Dell has announced its refreshed lineup of commercial laptops, headlined by the much-improved Latitude roster and the latest versions of the Precision, OptiPlex, and Optimizer devices.

The Latitude and Precision lineups are both been upgraded with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors, and come with significant boosts to performance.

Latitude: Most collaborative PCs

Topping the Latitude line is the ultra-premium Latitude 9440, which is dubbed as the “world’s most collaborative commercial PC”, thanks to its advanced audio and video collaboration features.

At just 14 inches, the 2-in-1 laptop packs a lot of performance capabilities with its up to Intel Core i7 vPro processors, along with Intel Evo graphics, up to 64GB DDR5 memory, and up to 2TB SSD storage.

The Latitude 9940 features a haptic collaboration touchpad which allows quick controls for mic, camera, share screen, chats, and more during online meetings right from the touchpad.

Design-wise, it sports wider, curved keys without gaps called zero-lattice for improved tactile response. The keyboard likewise has mini-LED backlit technology which reduces the power usage to extend the PC’s overall battery life.

The screen is a 14-inch InfinityEdge QHD+ IPS touch display with up to 500nits of peak brightness, anti-reflective and anti-smudge, and Active Pen support.

Following the Latitude 9440 are the Latitude 7000 series laptops — the Latitude 7340 and 7440 Ultralights which both come in thin form factors, 5G connectivity, and the latest Intel Core processors and NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPUs.

Precision series improved

Meanwhile, the Precision 5480 and Precision 5680 workstations have been improved, promising more power and a more immersive experience for creators and engineers.

Users will be able to enjoy up to Intel Core i9 processors, RTX 5000 Ada graphics, 64GB of DDR5 memories, UHD+ InfinityEdge displays, and haptic trackpads when working with the latest iterations of the Precision 5000 series.

The series also comes with Dual Opposite Outlet fan technology for the entire system to be able to handle complex workflows and intensive applications.

Aside from the Precision 5000, the entry-level Precision 3000 and most powerful Precision 7000 series have been updated.

Price, availability

Local pricing and availability shall be announced at a later time.

Already out in the market are the Latitude 5000 and 7000 and the Precision 3000 series. Other Precision devices will be released one by one throughout April, with the Precision 5680 set to become available starting on May 18.

The Latitude 9440, meanwhile, is set to become available in the next months with an official release date yet to be named.

Apple’s USB-C adoption is going roughly. Forced by world governments to adopt the standard, Apple is finding ways to delay the adoption or bypass the spirit of the law entirely. However, one lineup is getting an important boost to USB-C adoption. The company is reportedly releasing a USB-C version of the AirPods Pro.

Recently, a Twitter leaker going by @aaronp613 discovered references to an upcoming model of the AirPods lineup. Though the model numbers don’t reveal anything about the device, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had a clearer idea of what the devices might be.

According to the analyst, the unannounced device refers to an updated model of the 2^nd-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case. Currently, the AirPods Pro only has cases that come with the proprietary Lightning cable. The device will reportedly start shipping between the second and third quarters this year.

Unfortunately, it’s unclear whether the device is a new model or just a separate purchase for users. The latter will delay a wider adoption of the charging standard but will test demand for Apple products with USB-C baked in.

Over the past few months, the company has reportedly started developing solutions to a forced USB-C adoption, especially in Europe. One of those reported solutions is a proprietary version of USB-C, allowing Apple to limit performance for third-party cables.

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CASETiFY has expanded into the Airpods category, launching one of the most protective cases for Apple’s wireless audio device.

The new CASETiFY Ultra Impact Airpods case comes with 1X Military Grade Standard, and can withstand falls up to 6.6 feet high.

It has an anti-scratch and anti-microbial finish, while a branded metallic bumper surrounds the edges to help with shock absorption.

The case also has a carabiner attachment to help users carry it along with other devices with ease.

Priced from US$ 42 to US$ 48, the cases are compatible with all Airpods Pro models, including 1st and 2nd generation.

There are four color options:

• Matte Charcoal
• Matte Deep purple
• Matte Dusty Rose
• Matte Taupe

In addition, all cases are fully customizable with designs, names, and fonts on the CASETiFY website’s digital studio.

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