CES 2013: NVIDIA's quad-core Tegra 4 to be twice as fast as Tegra 3

NVIDIA's new Tegra 4 mobile processor is expected to take smartphones and tablets to a whole new level thanks to its LTE-enabled quad-core architecture which has 72-GPU cores. This translates to twice the speed of the current Tegra 3 processor and an abundance of performance for a SoC (System on a Chip). What is more impressive is improved battery consumption with NVIDIA stating 45 per cent less power than the Tegra 3 in “common use cases” as per reports.

The Tegra 4 has also been designed to enhance photo and video functionality in devices for an even better generation of smartphone cameras. Hit jump to get the specs on Tegra 4.

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CES 2013: HP's first USB-powered LED 15-inch monitor for $179

HP's U160 is a portable USB-powered LED monitor designed to serve as a companion to notebooks, mini PC's or tablets. Slated for a January release and priced around US $180, the U160 has a clever carrying case that doubles as a stand.  It can be powered by USB 2.0 ports, features a366×768 resolution with a 16:9 ratio and is Energy Star compliant making it an ideal adjunct to today's portable devices.

2013 CES Significantly Increases its Social Media Promotions

CES's social coverage will be its biggest ever. With key platforms that include Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Instagram, contests and social media events throughout the show will keep attendees more informed and connected than ever. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2013 CES is the world’s largest annual innovation event and occurs January 8-11 in Las Vegas. Attendees can stay connected with the latest news, information and updates from the show by downloading the official 2013 CES mobile app and following the official CES social media accounts:

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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note II

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Rogers was kind enough to lend me a Samsung Galaxy Note II to review for a few days. I was interested to see what had changed since the original Note made waves a year ago at CES 2012, where it was one of the bigger stories in technology.

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