ADATA unveils XPG Nia modular handheld gaming PC concept

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ADATA is making waves with the XPG Nia, a prototype handheld gaming PC boasting unique features that cater to enthusiast gamers. It was first seen at Computex 2024 in Taiwan.

From the outside, you'll notice the front-facing webcam and tilting display. It promises a comfortable handheld experience. But the real innovation lies within. The XPG Nia prioritizes user control. It's the first handheld to utilize LPCAMM2 memory, allowing for RAM upgrades.

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MSI Claw 8 AI Plus launches with Lunar Lake CPU and bigger battery

This isn't the MSI Claw 8 but it's the special MSI Claw 7 Fallout Edition (Photo: MSI)

Just three months after a lukewarm reception for its first gaming handheld, MSI unveils the Claw 8 AI Plus. This upgraded model addresses key criticisms by incorporating Intel's new Lunar Lake CPU, promising significant performance gains. The screen size increases to eight inches while maintaining a smooth 120Hz refresh rate with variable rate refresh.

Battery life receives a major boost as well, matching the Asus ROG Ally X with an 80Wh battery. Connectivity improves with a second USB-C port featuring Thunderbolt 4 and a more convenient wall charger replaces the bulky two-cord setup of the original Claw. MSI also highlights improved tactile feedback on the shoulder buttons.

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ASUS ROG Project Dali: A glimpse into the colourful future of laptops

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Forget the usual RGB lighting. The ASUS ROG Project Dali, unveiled at Computex 2024, boasts a revolutionary full-colour e-ink display on the lid. This innovation blows traditional customization out of the water, allowing you to personalize your laptop like never before.

While the current iteration, showcased at ASUS' booth and noted by Yanko Design, leans more towards aesthetics than functionality, it holds immense potential. The 12-inch, 1600x1200 Spectra 6 panel, typically found in high-end e-readers and specialized displays, offers incredible image versatility.

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Google Meet gets a Material You makeover

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Many Google apps have received the sleek and customizable Material You treatment, but Google Meet remained an outlier. Finally, a refresh is on the horizon! The Google Workspace blog announced a series of upcoming improvements to Meet's user interface (UI), starting with the in-call controls.

Expect visual enhancements like a colour refresh and "dynamic shapes" that visually indicate call status (muted, active speaker, etc.). While seemingly minor, this update promises a cleaner and more intuitive experience.

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