CES 2024

MSI Claw A1M is the newest gaming handheld

With Intel Inside

Published

January 9, 2024

Rodneil Quiteles

It’s official. MSI has entered the handheld gaming PC ring with the MSI Claw A1M, unveiled at CES 2024.

Unlike most handheld gaming PCs out right now, the MSI Claw A1M will have Intel inside. It’s also equipped with ARC graphics featuring up to 8 Xe cores and advanced XeSS technology.

Looks-wise, the MSI Claw more closely resembles the ROG Ally than other handhelds from major laptop gaming brands. The thumb sticks with RGB, directional pad, and face buttons are laid out identically. This one, though, comes in black.

Intel inside

Powering the MSI Claw is the Intel Core Ultra with ARC. This makes the Claw the first gaming handheld with Core Ultra. It’s a brand new silicon architecture. It separates itself from the pack by having AI capabilities, ARCTM integrated graphics, and up to 8 Xe cores.

It promises AAA titles at 1080p and medium settings. Not only that, it also has a media engine supporting advanced video codecs like AV1, H.265, and VP9, ensuring high-quality streaming with reduced performance demands.

“We’re proud to partner with MSI to deliver unparalleled experiences for users around the globe. The new MSI Claw is an exciting new gaming handheld powered by an Intel Core Ultra processor that provides an unparalleled gaming experience to be enjoyed anywhere, anytime.” – Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Executive Vice President and GM, Client Computing Group, Intel

MSI Claw A1M

The Claw promises to comfortably fit various hand sizes. It also has a 7-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate.

The MSI Claw A1M has a 53Whr battery, promising up to two (2) hours of game time running on full power. To keep things cool, MSI employs the MSI Cooler Boost Hyperflow tech. It features dual fans and heat pipes that efficiently dissipate heat.

Like any self-respecting handheld, it will have its own Game Launcher. It’s called the MSI Center M UI. With it, you get easy access to key features and settings. This includes a quick game launcher and instant platform access.

The Claw also supports the MSI APP Player, expanding gaming options to include both Windows and Android mobile games.

Full product specs

Model Name	Claw A1M
Processor	Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 155H
Operating System	Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) Windows 11 Pro
Chipset	Integrated SoC
Memory	LPDDR5 onboard, 16GB, dual channel
Display	7″ FHD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz Refresh Rate, Touch Screen, 120 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% sRGB(Typical), 500nits(Typical), IPS-Level panel
Graphics	Intel® Arc Graphics
Storage Slot	1 x NVMe M.2 2230 SSD by PCIe Gen 4 x4
Sensor	6-Axis IMU Vibration Motor
Communication	Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4
Audio	2 × 2W Speakers / 1× Audio combo jack / Hi-Res Audio ready
I/O Port	Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD 3.0 Charging) microSD Card Reader Audio combo jack Power button with Finger Print Sensor
Battery/Adapter	6-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53Whr / 65W USB Type-C PD 3.0
Dimension	294 (W) x 117(D) x 21.2(H) mm
Weight	675 g
Color	Black

Price and availability as well as some specs may vary per country and/or region.

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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.