Asus ZenScreen Portable Monitor Launched
ASUS launched its portable 15.6-inch monitor ZenScreen (MB16AC). The monitor is just 8mm thick and weighs less than a kilogram. ZenScreen packs a display with a full-HD screen resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The portable monitor sports a USB Type-C port for both power and video transmission.

ZenScreen has been designed for business professionals to complete their tasks while on-the-go. The monitor comes with a smart case that also works like a stand for the screen. ZenScreen has been priced at EUR 269 (roughly Rs. 20,100).

Intel Launches 7th-Gen 'Kaby Lake' Core Processors for Laptops and 2-in-1s

 

 

Intel has formally launched its first wave of 7th-generation Core processors, better known by their codename Kaby Lake. Today's launches are CPUs in the U and Y series, which are intended for thin and light portables such as notebooks and 2-in-1s. Processors for mainstream and enthusiast desktop PCs, beefier laptops, workstations, and other categories will be refreshed early next year.
Intel will now emphasise the "7th Generation" branding in its marketing materials, especially the stickers that manufacturers place on their products. The Core m5 and Core m7 names for ultra-low-power CPUs have also been deprecated after being introduced only last year - Intel will continue to use Core m3, but products corresponding to the previous higher tiers will be sold as Core i7 and Core i5 regardless of whether they are regular or low-power processors.

HP Introduces Notebooks with Integrated Privacy Screens

The HP Sure View technology helps combat visual hacking and extends the company’s leadership in security

HP Inc. unveils notebooks with integrated privacy screens. HP Sure View, a new option on the HP EliteBook 1040 and HP EliteBook 840, helps protect against visual hacking with the press of a single button.

Developed with 3M privacy technology, HP Sure View eliminates the need to carry additional tools to guard sensitive information. Users can simply press the f2 key to immediately transition the PC to privacy mode, which reduces up to 95 percent of visible light when viewed at an angle, making it difficult for others to view information on the screen.

Cable Matters USB-C to HDMI / VGA / Ethernet / USB Multiport 4K UHD Adapter 

The Cable Matters USB-C HDMI / VGA Multiport Adapter is an essential companion for a computer or tablet with USB-C. Connect to a Gigabit network, install a USB peripheral device, and connect a display with VGA or HDMI input. Plug & Play with a single USB-C port and no external drivers required.  Whether your device has a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port, you can use this adapter.

Synology DiskStation DS716+II

 The DS716+II comes with two Gigabit Ethernet ports at the back, which offer redundancy in case one of the links goes down, a feature that will definitely be appreciated by the enterprise users. You also get two USB 3.0 ports at the back, and an eSATA port as well. The rear also features the reset button, a Kensington Security Slot to keep the unit secure, and of course the power port and the fan.
Apart from the two drive bays, each of which has a drive status indicator LED of its own, the front has a status indicator that gives you an idea of the overall health of the NAS unit. Below that there are the two LAN indicators, with the power button at the bottom right of the front side of the unit. In between, you have a USB 3.0 port and a copy button, which lights up when you connect a USB drive or a camera, and can be used to copy data from the connected device to the Synology unit.
We moved our two drives from the DS215j to the DS716+II by following simple instructions on the Synology website. Between our previous review and now, Synology pushed a big software update to most of its NAS units in the form of DMS 6.0, which brings a bunch of new features and enhancements.

Asus ROG G20CB

 

The ROG G20CB is certainly unique in terms of its shape and size. It doesn't use any standard PC form factor, and Asus is one of the very few companies that can fabricate all the parts it needs to pull this off. It isn't quite small-form-factor either; Asus says the total volume is 9.5 litres, whereas mini-ITX PCs tend to be between 14 and 28 litres, but the shape is highly irregular. Its design is angular and bold, stopping just short of being aggressive. It can only be stood up vertically, which might be a problem for those looking for an unobtrusive living room PC.

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The first thing you'll notice about it is the tribal pattern on the front and top. It's all plastic, and serves the dual purposes of ventilation and looks. There's RGB LED lighting which shines through when the unit is switched on. The ROG G20CB is sure to be noticed no matter how or where you place it.

Inside Zen: How AMD designed its powerful new processor

AMD knew it needed to make radical changes in its Zen CPU chip to become a force in the PC and server markets again.So when the chip designers sat down four years ago to etch out the Zen design, they had two things in mind: to drive up CPU performance as much as possible and to keep power efficiency stable.The company ultimately settled for a 40 percent improvement in Zen over its predecessor, Excavator.“We had a hard time convincing the team we were going for 40 percent,” said Mike Clark, a senior fellow at AMD. “It was a very aggressive goal, and we knew we had to do it to be competitive.”AMD first promoted the 40 percent CPU improvement goal when it introduced Zen in 2015 during an overhaul of its chip roadmap.

If benchmarks of PCs with Zen hold, a 40 percent boost in CPU performance will be a radical improvement compared to low-double digit improvements claimed by Intel and AMD in recent x86 chips.