Lenovo Yoga Portal: A cheaper, graphics-focused alternative to the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra

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Lenovo's ThinkCentre Neo Ultra was hailed as the best Apple Mac Studio alternative when it launched in January 2024. Now, the company has unveiled a more affordable, graphics-centric version exclusively for the Chinese market: the Yoga Portal.

While the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra boasts a top-tier Core i9-14900 processor and RTX graphics, the Yoga Portal opts for a slightly less powerful Core i7-14700 CPU but packs a punch with a full desktop GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. This strategic shift positions the Yoga Portal as a compelling choice for users prioritizing graphics performance, such as content creators and gamers.

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Is the Mac mini getting a second wind?

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Apple is giving the Mac mini a major overhaul with a compact, Apple TV-sized design. As Bloomberg's Mark Gurman hinted in his Power On newsletter, at least one M4-powered Mac would receive significant updates beyond a mere performance boost. Now, we know that's the Mac mini.

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Former YouTube CEO and longtime Google exec Susan Wojcicki dies at 56

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Susan Wojcicki, the visionary who helped birth Google in her garage and transform YouTube into a global phenomenon, died Friday at 56.

A founding member of Google, Wojcicki was instrumental in building the company's advertising empire and served as YouTube CEO for nearly a decade. Her husband, Dennis Troper, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced her passing, revealing a battle with non-small cell lung cancer.

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Google Photos overhauls Library with new "Collections" tab

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After a failed redesign attempt in 2022, Google Photos is once again revamping its Library tab, this time introducing a new "Collections" tab aimed at simplifying photo and video discovery.

The previous redesign featured a grid of recent albums and filters for sorting content. This version replaces the Library tab entirely with "Collections," using the same icon. The new tab prioritizes quick access to frequently used features like Favorites and Trash with dedicated buttons. A dynamic grid displays commonly accessed folders such as Screenshots and Archive, though the controversial Locked Folder will be absent.

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