TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro together for just $39.97 (MSRP: $418.99) for a limited time. If you’ve been putting off upgrading your PC, this bundle makes the decision easier than ever. For just $39.97, you can lock in a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Microsoft Windows 11 Pro — two tools that can completely change how your computer performs. Office Pro 2021 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access, all redesigned with modern features to help you create documents, crunch data, or put together presentations more efficiently. No subscription fees, no renewals. Pair that with Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft’s sleek, secure, and productivity-focused operating system. With features like snap layouts, enhanced security tools, and Copilot — the built-in AI assistant that helps draft emails, summarize content, or even generate quick code suggestions — it’s a serious upgrade for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and anyone trying to extend the life of their current machine. Pick up this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Microsoft Windows 11 Pro bundle while it’s just $39.97 (MSRP: $418.99) for a limited time. The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro BundleSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Read...

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TechHive Editors Choice At a glanceExpert`s Rating Pros Surprisingly fast 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at a low price Great remote with customization potential Google Photos screensavers Cons Too much useless home-screen clutter Remote lacks dedicated fast-forward, rewind, and play/pause buttons No ethernet or USB-A ports Our Verdict Walmart’s $30 streaming box gives you more than the competition the likes of Amazon and Roku. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Walmart Onn 4K Plus Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Prices Today: Check today’s prices Walmart has another winner on its hands with the Onn 4K Plus Streaming Device. For $30, you get a compact streaming box with 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos support. It’s a surprisingly speedy streaming player for the money, with a generous 16GB of storage for apps and its Google TV software is generally useful (at least when it’s not shoving banner ads in your face). Roku’s budget streamers (such as the $40 Streaming Stick Plus) have a slight edge in terms of ease-of-use, and Walmart’s own Onn 4K Pro has some additional features and is also worth considering. But if you want a sub-$50 streaming device that does pretty much everything well, the Onn 4K Plus is tough to beat. An unexpectedly speedy streamer Jared Newman / Foundry The Onn 4K Plus measures about an inch thick and is small enough to fit in one’s palm. It comes with a power adapter permanently attached to five-foot USB-C cable, and it uses HDMI to connect with your TV. (Roku, by contrast, no longer includes a wall charger with its budget streamers.) Walmart doesn’t publicize processor details, but the Onn 4K Plus reportedly uses a quad-core 2.5GHz Amlogic S905X5M chip. Surprisingly, benchmarks by AFTVNews have shown that it’s faster than Walmart’s $50 Onn 4K Pro, and is only slower than Amazon’s Fire TV Cube and Nvidia’s Shield TV devices. My own real-world testing bears this out. With both the Onn 4K Plus and Onn 4K Pro running side by side, the cheaper Plus was often a bit quicker at launching apps, and it was much smoother at speed-scrolling through the Pluto TV channel guides and Google TV’s Live menu. (The Onn 4K Plus was also noticeably faster at loading apps than the Roku Streaming Stick Plus.) That said, the pricier Onn 4K Pro has twice the RAM as the cheaper model—4GB versus 2GB—and that made a difference when switching between apps. After cycling through three or four apps, the Onn 4K Plus usually had to reload the next app from scratch, whereas the Onn 4K Pro would pick up where I’d left off. The Onn 4K Plus also has half the storage of its more expensive sibling—16GB versus 32GB—but that shouldn’t be an issue unless you’re installing a bunch of games on it. It’s still more generous than the 8GB on Amazon’s cheapest Fire TV Sticks. While we’re comparing, the Onn 4K Plus supports Bluetooth accessories (such as wireless earbuds) and Wi-Fi 6, but has no USB-A accessory port and no wired ethernet port. Those are exclusive to the Onn 4K Pro in Walmart’s lineup. It comes with a feature-rich remote Jared Newman / Foundry If you like a remote with a lot of buttons, the Onn 4K Plus is for you. Beyond the standard directional pad, home, and back buttons, the Plus’ remote has buttons for voice commands, quick settings, profile-switching, a link to Google’s live TV guide, a link to free videos, a channel flipper, and the obligatory paid-advertising shortcuts for various streaming services (YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, and Paramount). The remote can also control the power on your TV, and its volume buttons can control TVs, soundbars, and external A/V systems. Unlike Roku’s players, you’re not limited to HDMI-CEC control, either, as the remote can control sound systems over IR if that’s a necessity for your setup. Lastly, the remote has a programmable Star button in the top-right corner. You can use it to access smart home controls via a Google Home panel or set it to launch your favorite app. If that’s not customizable enough for you, third-party apps such as TVQuickActions let you remap the remote buttons to do whatever you want. I’ve used this to quickly access the full app list, map the Live button to Channels DVR, and reassign the pre-programmed app buttons. While Amazon’s Fire TV devices prevent such behavior, the Google TV platform Walmart uses is more permissive. And yet, a few things are missing: The remote’s buttons aren’t backlit like they are on the Onn 4K Pro remote, and there’s no “finder” function for playing a sound on the remote if it goes missing. The remote lacks dedicated fast-forward, rewind, and play/pause buttons as well—you must use the directional pad and select button instead—which may take adjustment if you’re coming from a Roku or Fire TV device. Google TV has too much clutter, but it’s still useful Jared Newman / Foundry Like Walmart’s other Onn streamers, the Onn 4K Plus runs on Android TV with a menu system known as Google TV. That means Google’s home screen will suggest things to watch based on your interests. The first three home-screen rows are pretty useful, with a row of recommendations followed by a list of your installed apps and a “Continue Watching” row. The latter pulls in movies and shows you’ve started watching on services such as Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, and Disney+, so you can quickly pick up where you left off. Jared Newman / Foundry Things get dicey, however, when you scroll down further, with sponsored content rows, lists of free content from Google, and on-demand movies to purchase. In the screenshot above, for instance, you can see how a large sponsored panel appears directly below the “Continue Watching” row. Google does let you customize what appears on the home screen to some extent, with a “Your services” menu where you can toggle recommendations for each streaming service. If you don’t subscribe to Peacock, for instance, you can hide its content from the home screen. Jared Newman / Foundry Still, certain things can’t be disabled, like the movie purchase row and recommendations from Google’s own free streaming services. That means you must wade through some noise just to get useful signal. More Google stuff Jared Newman / Foundry Because the Onn 4K Plus is a Google TV device, is has some other notable tie-ins to Google’s ecosystem. Most notably, the device’s Screensaver mode ties into Google Photos, letting you choose which albums to appear when the device is idle. By setting up live albums, you can turn your TV into a photo frame that’s always updating with new pictures, and it’s easy to get sucked into revisiting those memories. (Roku devices can show Google Photos albums as well, but the setup is clunkier.) The Onn 4K Plus also works as a Google Cast device, so you can stream video or music from Cast-supported apps on your phone and mirror the screen from an Android device or the Chrome browser. Jared Newman / Foundry Walmart’s streamer ties into Google’s smart home system as well. Using the Google Home panel in the quick settings menu, you can view connected cameras and adjust connected lights, thermostats, plugs, and other smart home devices, Should you buy the Walmart Onn 4K Plus? I’m an Apple TV guy, but the Walmart Onn 4K Plus is what I’d buy if I didn’t want to spend that much, especially for a secondary TV. It offers great performance, enough storage, and software that I generally find useful despite its ad-related annoyances. The Google Photos tie-in is a nice touch, as that’s where we store our family photos. There’s always a case for other streaming boxes. Roku’s latest Streaming Sticks are frequently on sale and provide a less chaotic (but increasingly frustrating) interface, and Amazon’s Fire TV streamers might appeal to folks who are all-in on Alexa. The Walmart Onn 4K Pro is also compelling for the extra bells and whistles, most notably its USB-A port and remote-finder function. But the Walmart Onn 4K Plus is what I’ll suggest for folks who want an inexpensive upgrade over an old streaming player or stodgy smart TV software, especially if they aren’t set on another platform, such as Roku. No other streamer offers more for less. This review is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best media streamers. Read...

Normally, when you’re hunting for a laptop deal, you need to make a few compromises. Maybe a Snapdragon processor that can’t do gaming well, or less memory, or no touchscreen. But today, Best Buy is offering a Lenovo 2-in-1 convertible that’s packed with features, including a Ryzen processor, OLED screen, and 16GB of RAM, all for just $529.99. That’s a blazing $420 off the retail price. View this Best Buy deal The Lenovo Yoga 7 is a true Yoga—by that I mean that it has a fold-back touchscreen that’s sometimes called a convertible or a 2-in-1. And what a screen it is! In addition to touch capability, you get an OLED upgrade on the 14-inch 1920×1200 panel. Add in a Ryzen 5 AI 340 processor with six cores and Radeon 840M graphics and you can blast through any basic web or video and get some light 3D gaming done as well. 16GB of RAM is the least I’d recommend for Windows 11, and 512GB of SSD storage is roomy enough for most users. Other highlights include plenty of ports (USB-C on both sides, plus USB-A, HDMI, and microSD), a beefy 70-watt-hour battery, and an infrared camera for Windows Hello face unlock. This is a stacked deal, I’m kind of surprised to see it so soon after Black Friday/Cyber Monday, and there should be display models of the laptop available at some Best Buy retail stores if you want to check it out. If it’s not quite what you’re looking for, be sure to check out PCWorld’s best picks for laptops. Get this 14-inch Lenovo Ryzen OLED 2-in-1 laptop for a stunning $530Buy via Best Buy Read...

Every Google user automatically gets 15GB of free Google Photos storage when they create a Google account. You can store your smartphone photos, videos, and screenshots in this space–either manually or through the automatic syncing from your phone. Each uploaded file can be labeled with keywords and descriptions, and you can combine multiple photos into albums or collections, and even create photo books. You can access your online photo library on your PC at photos.google.com or on your smartphone through the Google Photos app. Just make sure you’re logged in to your Google account. However, Google Photos is much more than just an online photo album. The service also includes numerous tools for editing photos, some of which even use artificial intelligence. In this guide, we’ll show you where AI comes into play during the editing process, how to use it on your PC and smartphone, and what kind of results you can expect. Editing photos with AI in your browser In the main view of Google Photos, you can see all your saved photos along with the date and place they were taken. To scroll quickly, move the mouse to the right edge of the screen to display the timeline, then click any date to jump to it. Clicking a photo opens it in full view. If you want to edit an image, click on the icon in the top-right corner of the full view. This opens a toolbar with editing options. Click the three stars to access “Suggestions,” the automatic editing feature, which includes various presets such as “Dynamic,” “Warm,” “Cold,” or “Vivid,” as well as the “Optimize” option. With this option, the AI applies the corrections independently. Note: Exactly which presets are offered to you for a photo depends on the image in question! However, the “Optimize” option is always available and, in our tests, consistently produced the best results. The edited images show noticeably more detail and depth than the alternatives. Foundry Google Photos offers further editing options in the “Tools” menu, which you can open by clicking the tool icon. However, not all options are available for every image. In general, Google Photos offers five functions here: Portrait lighting lets you adjust the exposure of a photo retrospectively by digitally changing the position of the light source. To do this, simply move the displayed circle with your finger and/or add additional light sources using additional markers. The slider regulates the intensity of the lighting. Blur softens the background, and you can set the intensity with the slider. The main subject is automatically detected and kept sharp in the foreground. Sky offers presets such as “Radiant” and “Stormy,” along with a slider to control intensity and adjust the sky’s appearance with a single click. Color focus reduces color saturation of the background while keeping the main subject in color. A slider is also available here to adjust the intensity. Finally, the HDR effect increases the brightness and contrast of a photo. Foundry Using AI-powered image editing on smartphones As we’ve shown, some of Google Photos’ AI features are also available in the browser. However, smartphones and tablets offer more functionality. The availability of specific tools depends not only on your device’s hardware but also on the subject of the photo. To access the AI tools, open the detailed view of a photo, and scroll until you find “Tools.” Depending on the subject, you’ll find options such as “Portrait lighting,” “Blur background,” “Sharpen,” “Zoom optimization,” “Magic eraser,” and “Color focus.” “Portrait lighting,” “Blur background,” and “Color focus,” work similarly to their desktop counterparts. However, with “Blur background,” you can also adjust the focus range in addition to the level of blurring, while “Portrait lighting” lets you equalize the lighting or add additional light sources to brighten a subject. “Sharpen,” on the other hand, is a function that’s only available in the Google Photos app. It helps improve images that are blurry due to motion or background depth. You can adjust the sharpness with a slider. The “Zoom optimization” feature is also exclusive to the app. It lets you crop images with your fingers, and Google Photos then automatically enhances the enlarged sections for improved sharpness. Foundry Using Magic Eraser and AI filters in the Photos app The magic eraser, introduced in the Google Photos app in 2023, is the service’s most impressive AI feature. It removes unwanted elements from your images. After selecting a photo and starting the Magic Eraser, Google first analyzes the image. You can then mark the unwanted area with your finger. You now have two options: You can leave the marked area “Erased,” and Google Photos will automatically fill the gap using the surrounding parts of the image. You can also “Hide” the selection. In this mode, the Magic Eraser changes the color of the selected area to make it less noticeable. If you’re happy with the result, save your changes. If not, repeat the process as often as necessary. Foundry Another AI-powered feature in Google Photos can be found in the detailed view of an image under “Edit.” This tool can be used not only to remove selected areas, but also to enlarge, reduce, move, or copy them to another part of the image. You can access the feature by tapping the color-changing icon in the bottom left corner of the “Edit” menu. Mark the desired image area by circling it, swiping over it, or tapping on it. You can then resize or reposition the selected area by spreading or pinching two fingers. Once it’s placed correctly, tap the arrow at the bottom right corner and Google Photos will start processing. Tick the box to save the result. Foundry If you tap the color-changing icon again in the same menu, Google Photos will display various AI filters. The available filters depend on the subject of the photo. For example, we applied “Golden Hour” for a warm, dramatic effect, and “Sky” to brighten it and add extra clouds. “Portrait,” on the other hand, blurs the background in various gradations. Another AI filter, called “Stylized,” transforms the photo into a drawing or painting. The results vary with each use. The AI generates up to four versions per filter, and you can request more with a single tap. Foundry Generative AI features: Remix and Reimagine Artificial intelligence is currently used in Google Photos mainly for image editing. However, the company has announced plans to add generative AI to future versions of the app. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case until recently, and we haven’t been able to test the revised editor announced in June 2025, which will include all tools under a new “Actions” menu. Still, we’d like to take this opportunity to introduce the upcoming AI features, which will be bundled under the “Create” menu. For example, you’ll soon be able to use the “Remix” feature to turn your photos into a 3D animation, an anime-style image, a sketch, or a comic. On the other hand, “Video from photo” will create six-second video clips from your photos, with options like “Subtle effect” (e.g., a smile) or “Good luck,” which adds more movement. Foundry With the “Reimagine” feature, you can use a text prompt to add new elements to an existing photo, such as “yellow flower meadow” or “stormy sky.” “Auto Frame,” found in the crop menu, lets you replace or extend a photo’s background if it’s been cropped too much. No more bad pictures Google Photos already offers a range of AI-powered image editing features that deliver impressive results. However, once generative AI is fully integrated and further developed, it won’t matter how well a photo was originally taken. AI will handle the rest. Read...

At a glanceExpert`s Rating Pros Excellent CPU, GPU, and NPU performance thanks to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Tool-free access thanks to magnetic lid and upside-down board 2 × USB4 and 2 × HDMI 2.1 in a small space Three BIOS profiles Excellent upgradeability (up to 96 GB RAM, 2 × NVMe) Cons No front USB-C and no SD card reader Audible under continuous load (depending on profile) The iGPU is too limited for native AAA gaming Our Verdict The Sapphire Edge AI 370 is based on a unique concept that sets it apart from other mini PCs: upgradeability. The high-quality, compact case impresses with its well thought-out layout. The magnetically attached lid can be removed without tools, ensuring excellent upgradeability – RAM and SSDs can be replaced in a flash.With the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, integrated Radeon 890M graphics and a powerful XDNA2 NPU, the mini PC delivers impressive performance for office, content creation, and AI-based workflows. Thanks to USB4, HDMI 2.1, and 2.5 GbE, the system is extremely versatile and future-proof for professionals and technology enthusiasts alike. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Sapphire Edge AI 370 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket With the Sapphire Edge AI 370, the renowned manufacturer Sapphire Technology, known for high-quality graphics cards and embedded solutions, presents a new flagship in its compact mini PC series. The concept of the Edge AI series combines maximum computing power with minimum space requirements – ideal for companies, creative professionals, and AI-based applications. In addition to the top model with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the series also includes the Edge AI 350 with Ryzen AI 7 350 and the Edge AI 340 with Ryzen AI 5 340. All variants offer the latest Zen 5 technology, integrated Radeon graphics, a powerful NPU and an easily upgradeable, space-saving design. In this review we tested the top-of-the-range Edge AI 370 model. Sapphire Edge AI 370: Specs CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 C/24 T, up to 5.1 GHz) GPU: Integrated Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5) NPU: XDNA2, up to 50 TOPS (Copilot-capable) RAM: 32 GB, 2 × DDR5 SODIMM, up to 96 GB Storage: 1 × M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0, Kingston OM8TAP41024K1 with 1 TB Additional slots: 1 × M.2-2242 PCIe 4.0; 1 × M.2-2230 Connectivity: 2.5 GbE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 Connections (rear): 2 × HDMI 2.1, 2 × USB4 (PD), 1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1 × USB-A 2.0 Connections (front): 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 3.5 mm jack Dimensions: 117 × 111 × 30 mm Special features: magnetic lid, VESA mount Operating system: Barebone (without OS), Windows 11 or Linux supported Sapphire delivers a technically mature, future-proof system for professionals, developers, and AI users. Sapphire Edge AI 370: Design and features The compactness of the Sapphire Edge AI 370 is noticeable as soon as you unpack it. At 117 × 111 × 30 millimeters, the mini PC is barely larger than one and a half 250 gram pieces of butter laid side by side. This makes the Sapphire model similar in size to the Geekom IT15 with Intel Core Ultra 9, but significantly more compact than the Minisforum AI X1 Pro with its 195 × 195 × 47.5 millimeters and the Geekom A9 Max (135 × 132 × 46.9 millimeters), which also rely on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Christoph Hoffmann Despite its small dimensions, the Sapphire Edge AI 370 offers the performance of a fully-fledged desktop system. The precisely milled chassis with a matte black surface and golden accents looks high-quality and stable, and the design is well thought-out. The magnetically attached lid is particularly well-designed: all it takes is a flick of the wrist to access the RAM and SSDs. No tools and no need to remove rubber feet as with the Geekom A9 Max – simply lift off the lid, swap modules, and close. Sapphire has deliberately reversed the internal layout so that the RAM and WLAN module are located directly under the lid. This makes upgrades quick and easy – a detail that IT departments appreciate just as much as ambitious power users. Christoph Hoffmann Sapphire Edge AI 370: Processor, GPU, RAM, and SSD The central processing unit, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, is based on a combination of four powerful Zen 5 cores and eight efficient Zen 5c cores, i.e. a total of 12 cores and 24 threads with boost clock rates of up to 5.1 GHz. The Radeon 890M based on AMD’s RDNA 3.5 architecture is used for the integrated graphics. The advantage also lies in a more direct link with the CPU and memory. The system remains compact, efficient, and flexible. The XDNA2 NPU delivers up to 50 TOPS, which enables co-pilot functions without a cloud – a plus for data protection. In contrast to cheaper compact PCs, Sapphire focuses on the maintainability and longevity of its system. Instead of soldered LPDDR memory, the manufacturer, like Geekom and Minisforum, relies on replaceable DDR5 SODIMMs – which are somewhat slower in the peak bandwidth, but expandable up to 96 GB and inexpensive to replace. Christoph Hoffmann A Kingston OM8TAP41024K1 with 1 TB capacity is installed as mass storage in the test device – exactly the same model is also used in the Minisforum AI X1 Pro. Two USB-A ports and a 3.5 mm jack are located on the front, while two HDMI 2.1 ports, two USB 4 Type-C sockets with Power Delivery, additional USB-A ports and a 2.5 Gigabit LAN connection are located on the rear. The Edge AI 370 thus proves that “mini” is not synonymous with “limited”. The only nagging issue: a front USB-C would have perfected the set. The device can also be mounted inconspicuously behind monitors using the included VESA mount – practical for offices, presentation rooms, or embedded applications. Christoph Hoffmann The two HDMI 2.1 connections and the two USB4 ports, which can be used to connect up to four monitors with 4K resolution, are particularly noteworthy. This means that the small computer can be used both as a multi-monitor center in the office and as a compact development or AI node. Christoph Hoffmann Minisforum relies on an internal power supply unit for the AI X1 Pro and thus dispenses with an external one – which, however, requires a larger housing. Sapphire goes the other way round and supplies an external 120-watt power supply unit with the Edge AI 370. This design keeps the waste heat outside the case, which favours quieter operation and stable performance. The main plug connects securely and the generous cable length ensures that the mini PC remains easily accessible even when installed in a concealed position. Christoph Hoffmann The BIOS also shows Sapphire’s focus on practicality: there are three selectable performance profiles, temperature-controlled fan curves, and a fan stop at low load. Sapphire Edge AI 370: Operating System The Edge AI 370 comes barebones without an operating system. The user must organize and install Windows or Linux themselves. Unlike the model of the Sapphire mini PC delivered to customers, our test device had Windows 11 24H2 installed, which we updated to version 25H2 Build 26.200.7019 using the operating system’s update function. Christoph Hoffmann Important note: After the initial installation of Windows 11, numerous drivers are required, above all the AMD drivers for the Radeon graphics card and the chipset. At the time of testing, Sapphire offers the required drivers for Ethernet, WLAN and Bluetooth for download on its websites and an update to version 2.10 is also available for the BIOS. We won’t be taking a detailed look at Windows, but we can see that the operating system seamlessly supports its AI functions in many places. Sapphire Edge AI 370: Performance With the new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the Sapphire Edge AI 370 positions itself currently as one of the most powerful mini PCs in its class and shows great overall scores for CPU, GPU, and memory performance in the benchmarks. The Ryzen HX 370 is based on the Zen 5 architecture with integrated Radeon 890M graphics (RDNA 3.5), which technically puts it well ahead of many current Intel and AMD Ultrabook SoCs. In combination with 32 GB of RAM and a fast PCIe 4.0 SSD from Kingston, the result is a system that is ideally equipped for classic office and productivity tasks as well as computing-intensive applications and AI workloads. In PCMark 10, the Edge AI 370 achieved a very high overall result of 7,423 points – values above 7,000 are typical for high-end notebooks or compact workstations. Here, however, the mini PC is below the CPU-identical models Minisforum AI X1 Pro (8,292) and Geekom A9 Max (7,976 points), which are equipped with 64 instead of 32 GB RAM. Christoph Hoffmann The benchmark sub-sections Essentials (10,758 points) and Productivity (9,555 points) show that everyday tasks, office work, or multitasking run practically without delay on the Edge AI 370. The “Digital Content Creation” score of 10,801 points is particularly remarkable, with which the mini PC even outperforms many full-blown desktop systems. Creative workflows such as image or video editing benefit from both the powerful CPU and the potent integrated GPU. In the 3DMark CPU profile, the HX 370 underlines its versatility: with 8,808 points at maximum threads and 1,166 points in the single-thread test, it achieves values that are comparable to a mobile Ryzen 9 8945HS or Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285H. The excellent multi-thread scaling shows that even demanding computing operations or parallel AI processes are processed with ease. Christoph Hoffmann The Time Spy score of 3,764 points illustrates the GPU performance – this is around 30 to 40 percent faster than a system with Radeon 780M, but is below the 4,244 points of the IT15 with Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. The CPU points (10,991) are clearly in the upper performance segment, which pays off in simulations, rendering, or AI tasks. Christoph Hoffmann Modern benchmarks such as Steel Nomad Light (3,285 points, 24.3 FPS) and Solar Bay (15,216 points) also prove that the Edge AI 370 is not only theoretically strong, but also practically in real 3D and ray tracing scenarios. The Geekbench AI Pro values (2,955 Single Precision / 6,616 Quantised) also indicate solid AI acceleration, which is particularly relevant for on-device AI applications, edge computing, or local LLM inference. Christoph Hoffmann The overall package is rounded off by the excellent SSD performance in the Crystal Disk Mark. With 6,124 MB/s read and 5,250 MB/s write, the storage works at desktop level, which guarantees short loading times and high response speed. The values are roughly on a par with the identical SSD in the Minisforum AI X1 Pro and the Lexar LNQ7A1X002T in the Geekom A9 Max. Christoph Hoffmann Sapphire Edge AI 370: Conclusion The Sapphire Edge AI 370 impressively demonstrates how much computing power fits into a compact format. With the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M graphics, and an XDNA2 NPU with 50 TOPS, it’s currently one of the most powerful mini PCs money can buy. In the test, it impressed with over 7,400 points in PCMark 10 and strong 3DMark values – ideal for office, content creation and AI workflows. The upgradeability is exemplary: up to 96 GB DDR5 SODIMM and two NVMe SSDs can be accessed without tools via the magnetic lid. The high-quality chassis, excellent workmanship, and good connectivity make the Edge AI 370 extremely versatile. The fan becomes audible under continuous load, but even then it remains within reasonable limits. The only downside is the lack of a front USB-C and SD slot, and the iGPU is not sufficient for AAA gaming. To summarize, Sapphire delivers a technically mature, future-proof system for professionals, developers, and AI users. The Edge AI 370 combines performance, efficiency, and upgradeability – all in all, it’s a top-class mini PC. Read...

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Don’t feel like speaking with Alexa? Don’t worry—she can do your bidding at the touch of a button with this compact and magnetic remote, now on sale for Cyber Monday.  Selling now for just $16.99, a 15-percent discount and its very first price cut since its release this past fall, the Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote is a palm-sized control that lets you take charge of Alexa-connected smart devices as well as trigger Alexa routines.  The remote comes with four buttons, one of which features an LED indicator, and you can (with help from the Alexa app) assign controls and automations to each button; for example, you could set one of the remote’s buttons to control the Alexa-connected smart lights in a room, while another button could raise your smart blinds or throw the bolt on a smart lock.  The Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote is small enough to sit on a bedside stand or a coffee table, and its magnetic backing allows you to stick it onto something metal, like the side of your refridgerator.  Even better, the Alexa remote comes with a matching wall plate, which you can mount using the included adhesive tape or screw into place with the mounting holes. When snapped into the mounting plate, the Alexa remote could easily be used as a dimmer switch.  The Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote might remind you of Alexa Buttons, those jumbo Alexa-enabled gizmos that let you control Alexa with a push of their oversize buttons.   Alexa Buttons were discontinued years ago, but if you’ve been longing for a replacement, this new Alexa remote is just the thing, and Cyber Monday is the perfect time to grab one.  Buy the Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote for $17View Deal Read...

In most break-ins, thieves come into your home right through the front door. That makes a video doorbell your first line of defense, and you can add that protection for just $90 on this Cyber Monday with the Eufy Video Doorbell E340. This camera—which usually sells for $150—is loaded with features, starting with its 2K primary camera supplemented by a second cameras that looks down to capture packages that have been left on your porch. Our reviewer found the E340 to be better at generating false motion alerts thanks to an onboard thermal sensor that picks body heat. If you have an existing doorbell transformer, you can connect the Eufy E340 to it and never worry about needing to charge its battery. Don’t have a transformer? No problem, there’s a 6500mAh battery onboard. And since the camera has 8GB of onboard storage, you don’t need to sign up for a subscription to get event recordings. Or if you have Eufy’s HomeBase 3 network-attached storage device, this doorbell can store its recordings on that. The Eufy E340 doesn’t pair well with Google Home smart speakers and it’s not Apple Home compatible, but it works great with Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays. Snag a Eufy Video Doorbell E340 for $89.99 at AmazonView Deal Read...

‘Tis the season for deliberately ugly (?) corporate merchandising, and Microsoft has options — including a new ugly holiday sweater from the Windows team. In fact, Microsoft has three ugly sweaters to choose from, including one based on Windows, a Zune sweater (!), and an Xbox holiday sweater — for those who wish to partake of the festive holiday drip, as the kids say. All three are available from Microsoft’s merch store, with prices beginning at $59.99 for a pre-ordered Xbox holiday sweater. Microsoft is charging $79.95 for the two other sweaters, which can be purchased right now. Microsoft’s Artifact Holiday Sweater certainly nails the “ugly sweater” vibe as the orange, green, and blue motif surrounds famous icons from past and present: a Minecraft creeper, Clippy, an Internet Explorer logo, a Minesweeper flag, and, of course, because it’s in everything else, the Copilot logo. Microsoft’s Zune sweater features a festive (?) brown color, upon which is the famous and quite dead Zune logo. Again, the sweater uses orange highlights to round out the motif. If you’re looking for something flashier that you could actually wear to a nerdy social occasion, the Xbox sweater is actually rather attractive. Naturally, the two dominant colors are black and green, with a pattern that suggests snow falling at night. Obviously, all of the sweaters could sell out quickly, so grab them while you can. Seriously — Microsoft’s Artifact Sweater looks like it may have sold out already! Sizing ranges from extra-small (XS) to 4XL. I’ve purchased a couple of Microsoft’s ugly sweaters before when they’ve benefited from charities like Girls Who Code. (Not this year, apparently.) Based on my own experience, the sizing runs small. Gamers can also pick up a Master Chief Bathrobe for $69.95, though it appears Microsoft may only have 25 to sell of its Halo-themed merch. Act fast! Read...