CES 2024

Alienware launches a trio of ultra-powerful gaming laptops

Slimmer and more powerful

Published

January 9, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

Gone are the days when laptops were abysmally poor replacements for a gaming rig. Today’s gaming laptops can stand toe-to-toe with modest PCs. Alienware, forever a household name in the gaming laptop segment, is updating its most premium devices even further. For CES 2024, the company is presenting the new m16 R2, x16 R2, and m18 R2.

Alienware m16 R2

Last year, Alienware launched the m16. This year, the brand continues its journey to improve on what already works. The new m16 R2 trims the fat from last year’s model by removing the thermal shelf. The resulting chassis is 14 percent smaller, increasing its portability for on-the-go gamers.

Despite losing a thermal shelf, Alienware focused on improving the laptop’s inner architecture. The new model improves its airflow by 43 percent. Also, by losing the shelf, the m16 R2 has a larger touchpad and keyboard. The touchpad has an RGB loop encircling it, increasing usability even in low-light conditions.

Finally, the laptop introduces a new Stealth Mode. With the simple press of a button, the laptop turns off all RGB lighting and switches performance to Quiet Mode. Turning off its lighting and reducing fan noise ensures gamers that they can use the laptop even in quiet environments.

Inside, the m16 R2 sports the Intel Core Ultra H Series processors and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. With NVIDIA’s DLSS 3.5 AI upscaling technology and Reflex latency reduction, gamers can optimize their setup to play even the most intensive titles. It also has a large QHD+ display with 240Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The large 90Whr battery optimizes battery usage with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and can charge to 80 percent in just 35 minutes.

Alienware x16 R2

Touted as the brand’s most premium laptop, the new x16 R2 packs in more performance with a wealth of upgrades. Armed with a slim all-metal chassis, a 100 micro-LED stadium lighting, and an RGB-illuminated touchpad, the laptop exudes performance.

Like the above model, the x16 R2 carries the newest Intel Core Ultra processors and up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. Altogether, the package touts 220W of power, enabling the most performance for modern gaming. The screen, likewise, boasts a 240Hz refresh rate.

Finally, the laptop comes with the fastest memory speeds for Alienware: LP-DDR5X up to 7467MT/s. For storage, the model will come with up to 8TB inside.

Alienware m18 R2

Rounding out the trio of new laptops, the m18 R2 brings out the most power from all of Alienware’s offerings. It boasts up to the latest 14^th-generation Intel Core i9-14900HZ processor and up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. It will also have the largest capacity for an Alienware laptop: up to 10TB of internal storage.

On the software side, the m18 R2 comes with NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 AI upscaling technology to further improve performance while balancing quality. The new AWCC 6.1 allows users to manage their laptop down to every minute detail in one convenient hub. Finally, the upgraded FHD webcam and AI-powered far-field microphones ensures crisp quality for Discord calls and the occasional meeting between gaming sessions.

Price and availability

Both the m16 R2 and the m18 R2 will launch on January 11. The m16 R2 will start at US$ 1,649.99 (with an entry-level model starting at US$ 1,499 coming soon). Meanwhile, the m18 R2 starts at US$ 1,899.99.

The x16 R2 will launch soon and will start at US$ 2,099.99.

CES 2024

TCL at CES 2024

Largest QD-Mini LED TV, RayNeo X2 Lite AR Glasses, NXTPAPER 14 Pro Tablets

Published

January 17, 2024

GadgetMatch

TCL, one of the leaders in the current TV technology, has showcased not just a new industry-leading 115-inch QD-mini LED TV.

They are showcasing over 100 smart products including a new smart glasses, their next-gen NXTPAPER tablets, greener appliances, and even hosting a sporting world superstar.

All of that coming up later in this video so buckle up.

Here’s our round-up of TCL’s best at CES 2024!

CES 2024

Lenovo unveils over 40 new AI-powered products

AI for all, tech for all

Published

January 16, 2024

GadgetMatch

Lenovo is making AI even more tangible and accessible for everyone. At CES 2024, Lenovo announced more than 40 new devices powered by AI.

The list includes products from its popular Yoga, ThinkBook, ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and Legion lines.

Lenovo Yoga Creator Zone

New Lenovo Yoga Windows 11 laptops are equipped with Lenovo Yoga Creator Zone, an exclusive software for artists and creators.

This software harnesses the power of generative AI, offering image generation from text-based descriptions or sketches. This eliminates the need for complex codes and prompts.

Lenovo AI Core Chip

The new Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and Yoga 9i 2-in-1, meanwhile, come with a physical Lenovo AI Core Chip. This complements the latest Intel Core Ultra processors inside these devices.

Both models have a Copilot key that leverages AI for answers, summarizing emails, generating images, and other useful features.

On the other hand, the Lenovo Tab M11 tablet have Nebo and MyScript calculator 2 already built in.

These useful features enable users to convert handwriting into text and solve equations and functions in real-time, respectively.

Lenovo AI Now Personal Assistant

When it comes to personal AI, Lenovo is working on a new solution designed to enable end-user interaction through natural language.

This provisionary Lenovo AI Now Personal Assistant interacts based on users’ on-device knowledge base.

The AI assistant is expected to streamline workflows and enhance collaborations on a more personal and immersive manner.

Other tasks that can be streamlined include checking or changing common settings, searching and summarizing emails and documents, creating meeting invitations, and more.

This innovation is going to be rolled out in China within the first half of 2024.

Intel-powered experiences

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X1 2-in1, and IdeaPad Pro 5i will likewise get dedicated AI acceleration support.

Enabled by Copilot for Windows, this shall enhance the devices’ efficiency and capabilities for users.

AI-powered assistive tech solutions

Lastly, Lenovo is also working on its assistive technology solutions for the benefit of people with special needs and those with disabilities.

The new technologies include a hyper-realistic AI avatar developed with DeepBrain AI to preserve personality and power communication.

There is also an on-device, personal LLM for predictive text made by Lenovo’s AI Innovation Center.

Other innovations include an eye-tracking hardware tested on Lenovo devices and an AI-optimized multi-modal input platform.

CES 2024

Google announces Android feature updates at CES 2024

Fast Pair for Chromecast, Quick Share, more

Published

January 16, 2024

GadgetMatch

At CES 2024, Google has announced significant updates for Android users which are designed to enhance user experience and connectivity.

These upgrades cover file-sharing, screen-casting, device-pairing, and even electric vehicle features. They will automatically roll out on all compatible Android devices soon.

Quick Share

To start off, Google and Samsung are partnering for Quick Share, a unified cross-Android solution for peer-to-peer content sharing.

This will integrate the best features of Nearby Share and Samsung’s Quick Share to become the default built-in option for file-sharing. Quick Share will also be pre-installed on Windows PCs to expand its reach across devices.

Fast Pair support to Chromecast with Google TV

Fast Pair, meanwhile, is expanding to Chromecast with Google TV for hassle-free Bluetooth accessory pairing on compatible headphones and speakers while watching movies and shows.

Chromecast itself will soon be available across more devices, like the 2024 LG TV series and LG Hospitality and Healthcare devices.

Android Auto upgrades for EVs

Lastly, electric vehicles compatible with Android Auto can now share time battery information with Google Maps.

Top car brands will soon feature Google built in too. They will integrate Maps, Assistant, and other apps directly into cars’ displays so users can send planned trips from their phones to Maps on their car displays.