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HDMI 2.1 specs published, highlight improved HDR, resolutions up to 10K

It’s a bit down the line, but the HDMI Forum’s details for the HDMI 2.1 spec, which were released today, look pretty nifty. The big takeaways include higher resolution, Dynamic HDR and the additions of support for high frame rate 4K and 8K video. HDMI 2.1 will work with 8K video at refresh rates up […]

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Some users report of “popping sound”, possible thermal issues with 2016 MacBook Pro

This may not be the happiest news in the world, but if you’re experiencing a “popping sound” issue with your 2016 MacBook Pro, you’re not alone. A growing number of users are reporting that they hear a strange “popping” noise coming from their MacBook Pro. Users explain that the sound is a popping similar to […]

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Apple drops from first to fifth place in Laptop Mag’s annual survey

In as much as you may love your Apple notebook, Apple’s wares seem to be on the decline according to Laptop Mag. The publication, which has awarded Apple the top spot in its annual survey since 2010, placed Apple’s notebooks at fifth place alongside Acer but behind Lenovo, Asus, Dell and HP. The magazine had […]

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Apple patent application hints at waterproof next-gen AirPods case capable of charging assorted devices

Sometimes it’s the patent applications that offer the most insight. A recently published patent application from Apple highlights the notion of a future AirPods case that could also serve as a wireless charging dock for the iPhone and Apple Watch. The patent application depicts the AirPods charging case doubling as a charger for a variety […]

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PowerVR Furian GPUs could bring 4K video, improved gaming specs to next-gen iPhones

The next generation of iPhone could feature a pretty dead sexy new graphics processor. Imagination Technologies today announced PowerVR Furian, its next-generation GPU architecture that promises significant improvements in graphics performance and power efficiency that could benefit future iPhones. The Furian architecture is stated to offer up to a 70 to 90 percent improvement in […]