Laptops
Honor expands its Smart Home lineup
Perfect for you to stay at home!
Honor is dropping an expansion to their Smart Home line-up for an All-Scenario smart life. With everything going on in the world today, nothing suits this strange “new normal” better than launching new devices that’ll make staying at home more bearable. Here’s a rundown on their new drops:
Honor MagicBook Pro
The Honor MagicBook series was always designed with creatives and students in mind. From functionality to the detailed features, the MagicBook series boasts to be the perfect laptop for students. The laptop measures 16.1-in and has a 4.9-mm slim bezel for an enhanced viewing experience.
For smooth and stable performance, it’s powered by a 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor with an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 graphics card. The laptop has a multi-screen feature that allows you to multi-task and maximize your productivity. To top it all off, they just launched their brand new Honor Academy Program where you can access to extensive features and services including a subscription to Microsoft 365.
The MagicBook Pro is priced at CNY 5,999 for the for i5/16GB/512GB SSD/MX350 variant and CNY 6,699 for the i7/16GB/512GB SSD/MX350 variant. It will be available in Russia by September 2020.
Honor ViewPad 6
To ensure you stay connected, Honor just launched their new ViewPad 6. It boasts a stunning 2K FullView display, smart split-screen option, and outstanding HD stereo quality. It promises to deliver lag-free performance for both work and play with its Kirin 985 5G SoC and Wi-Fi 6+ support connectivity. And if you’re in the mood to expressing your creativity, the Honor Magic-Pencil is the perfect tool to complement it.
China pricing for the Honor ViewPad 6 will be announced on June 13, 2020. It will be available in other markets by June 2020.
Honor Router 3
The Honor Router 3 is the first in their line-up of routers to adopt the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard. Comprising of a Wi-Fi 6+ chipset and a Gigahome Dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, the Honor Router 3 is able to achieve greater bandwidth and faster speeds with low power consumption.
It promises speeds up to 3,000 Mbps throughput across one 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band. It also supports OFDMA multi-user technology so you can have multiple devices with direct connection while maintaining connection stability.
The Honor Router 3 has a price tag of CNY 219 and will be available in the global market by July 2020.
Honor Vision X1 Series
Honor is also launching its newest smart screen series: the Vision X1 series. It’s a high-performing smart TV that provides a stunning 8K display and crisp audio quality.
The Vision X1 series is equipped with a smart assistant which enables you to connect and control it through other Honor devices. It will come in two sizes: 65 inches (CNY 3,299) and 55 inches (CNY 2, 299).
Honor wants to show their commitment to more technological innovation across all their products. They’re not stopping it at devices to keep us connected. Dedicated to ensuring a convenient and efficient smart home ecosystem, Honor wants to build on and expand its line-up of smart home devices through HONOR Choice. Here’s the rundown of their shiny new smart home devices:
TWS Earbuds
The TWS Earbuds are the ultimate wireless earbuds with the promise to deliver crisp and impeccable audio quality. These earbuds keep you comfortably connected while out and about with a battery life of up to 24-hours.
If you’re worried about noise during calls or while you’re listening to music, it features noise reduction to make sure you stay undisturbed.
The TWS Earbuds will retail for CNY 169.
Smart Vacuum Cleaner
Housework seems to be becoming a bit of a task with the family spending more time safe at home. That’s why Honor Choice launched their own Smart Vacuum Cleaner.
It’s powered by a 350 W 100,000 rpm motor promising powerful suction and efficient mopping. This Vacuum Cleaner features an ultraviolet-sterilizing system to ensure efficient and effective elimination of bacteria on different surfaces. It has a battery life of up to 65-mins. And if that isn’t enough, this smart vacuum automatically detects your calorie consumption while cleaning the place up which you can track through Huawei HiLink.
The Smart Vacuum Cleaner is priced at *
With summer right around the corner, Honor Choice launched these new additions to their smart home devices to make sure we stay cool and comfortable in our homes: Air Multiplier, Humidifier, Desk Lamp, Electronic Toothbrush, and a Smart Kettle.
MSI has unveiled its latest generation of high-performance gaming laptops, introducing comprehensive updates to the Raider, Crosshair, and Cyborg series.
The updated product lines include redesigns, as well as up to the latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series laptop GPUs.
MSI Raider 16 HX: Flagship power
The premium tier is led by the redesigned MSI Raider 16 HX, which establishes a maximum total power delivery threshold of up to 300W of combined CPU and GPU output via MSI OverBoost technology.
This extreme performance is made possible by a newly designed Cooler Boost Trinity with Intra Flow thermal system. With up to three fans, six heat pipes, and an exclusive five-exhaust vent design, the laptop delivers exceptional cooling performance while keeping noise below 50 dBA.
It has a 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) IPS display with up to 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.
With two DDR5 memory slots, it can support up to 128GB of RAM, alongside dual M.2 slots for ample storage.
MSI Crosshair 16 HX: Mainstream performance realignment
Meanwhile, the mid-tier MSI Crosshair 16 HX receives a structural redesign that slims down the overall chassis depth while boosting overall thermal ceiling performance by 30W over the prior model.
It comes with a similar Cooler Boost thermal solution and quad-vent exhaust, while delivering up to 200W total system power.
Gamers can fully tap into that performance with a QHD+ 240Hz display. Connectivity gets an upgrade too, as the new I/O layout features three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and repositioned HDMI and RJ-45 LAN ports.
The look is completed by the iconic RGB Crosshair aesthetic, with a more dynamic RGB backlit keyboard.
MSI Cyborg 15 Max: Major upgrades in performance, display
Lastly, the newly redesigned MSI Cyborg 15 series arrives with major upgrades. Particularly, the entry-level Cyborg 15 Max marks a substantial performance update for the budget tier.
It now has up to a 140W total system power, thanks to an Intel Core 200H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 GPU. This sets a new benchmark in the entry-level gaming segment.
The performance is likewise powered by a Cooler Boost thermal system. Overall, the Cyborg 15 Max achieves an impressive 122% increase in TGP.
The entire series is equipped with an FHD 144Hz display with 100% sRGB color gamut. Even connectivity is upgraded, with three USB-A ports and one USB-C port.
Apple’s MacBook lineup has never offered more choice.
From the $599 MacBook Neo to the ultra-powerful MacBook Pro, there’s now a MacBook for almost every kind of user.
But, are you overwhelmed and torn buying between the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and the all-new MacBook Neo?
Watch our 2026 MacBook Buyer’s Guide to find your GadgetMatch!
Laptops
The Googlebook is the next evolution of the Chromebook
Notebooks are coming later this year.
Chromebooks did not become the go-to alternative for laptop users on a budget. Given how the market looks today, it could have been a matter of “right place, wrong time.” Today, Google is trying again with the new Googlebook lineup.
The Googlebook is different from the Chromebook. Though both platforms allow Android apps to run natively, the Googlebook will focus more on building a foundation on Gemini Intelligence.
Of course, the Android ecosystem is still a focal point. The Googlebook can run apps from the ecosystem and can connect seamlessly with Android phones. Specifically, users can access their phone’s apps and files directly from the notebook without waiting for transfers.
As for the Gemini part, the Googlebook starts by reinventing the cursor. The new Magic Pointer brings the wonder of Gemini to your mouse. A wiggle of the cursor wakes the software, which contextualizes anything it’s pointed to. For example, pointing at a date will ask you if you want to schedule a meeting. Pointing at two photos might merge the two into an AI-generated mashup.
Additionally, Create a Widget will allow you to customize software to perfectly tailor to your needs. Using Gemini, the Googlebook can collate everything you need on your dashboard.
Currently, there are no official models set to come out just yet. However, Google has confirmed that Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have committed to bringing out the Googlebook this fall. Naturally, each of these brands will have their own take on lineup, but the one thing uniting them will be a unique glowbar to set them apart from other notebooks.
SEE ALSO: Google, on Android adopting Liquid Glass: “Not happening!”
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