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Apple’s New iMac Features Stunning Design, M1 Chip, and a Brilliant 4.5K Retina Display
Apple has introduced an all-new iMac featuring a much more compact and remarkably thin design, enabled by the M1 chip. The new iMac offers powerful performance in a design that’s just 11.5 millimeters thin, with a striking side profile that practically disappears. Available in an array of vibrant colors to match a user’s personal style and brighten any space, iMac features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 11.3 million pixels, 500 nits of brightness, and over a billion colors, delivering a brilliant and vivid viewing experience.
The new iMac also includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, studio-quality mics, and a six-speaker sound system — the best camera and audio ever in a Mac. Also, Touch ID comes to iMac for the first time, making it easier than ever to securely log in, make purchases with Apple Pay, or switch user profiles with the touch of a finger. Combining the power and performance of M1 and macOS Big Sur, apps launch with blazing speed, everyday tasks feel incredibly fast and fluid, and demanding workloads like editing 4K video and working with huge images are faster than ever.
The new iMac joins the incredible family of Mac models powered by M1, including MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini, marking another step forward in Apple’s transition to Apple silicon. iMac is the most personal, powerful, capable, and fun it has ever been, and customers can order it beginning Friday, April 30. iMac will be available in the second half of May.
“M1 is a gigantic leap forward for the Mac, and today we’re excited to introduce the all-new iMac, the first Mac designed around the breakthrough M1 chip,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With its striking design in seven stunning colors, its immersive 4.5K Retina display, the best camera, mics, and speakers ever in a Mac, and Touch ID, combined with the amazing performance of M1 and the power of macOS Big Sur, the new iMac takes everything people love about iMac to an entirely new level.”
Completely reinventing one of the world’s most iconic computers, the new iMac features a thinner and more compact design that is remarkable from every angle. Enabled by the system-on-chip architecture and amazing power efficiency of M1, the logic board and thermals are dramatically consolidated and reduced in size compared to the previous generation’s, allowing the side profile of iMac to practically disappear. The much more compact design reduces the volume of iMac by 50 percent,1 allowing it to take up less space and fit easily in even more places.
With an array of colors — green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver — the new iMac design personalizes and elevates any space unlike any other computer. iMac features softer colors and thinner borders on the front to allow users to focus on their content, while the back pops in bold, saturated color. To complete the simplified design, iMac comes with a new power connector that attaches magnetically and a beautifully woven 2-meter-long color-matched cable.
iMac has always been about its best-in-class display. The new iMac features an expansive 24-inch 4.5K Retina display2 with narrower borders and 11.3 million pixels. With a P3 wide color gamut and over a billion colors, plus 500 nits of brightness, images are vivid and more brilliant. This new display also features True Tone technology, which automatically adjusts the color temperature as the environment changes for a more natural viewing experience. In addition, the 4.5K Retina display on the new iMac has an industry-leading anti-reflective coating for greater comfort and readability.
With the power and performance of M1 and macOS Big Sur, the new iMac instantly wakes from sleep, everyday tasks feel faster and more fluid, and apps launch with amazing speed. In Safari, users can browse even faster and run hundreds of tabs at once, and in Photos, users can fly through edits to their images. With Apple Arcade, they can enjoy exclusive games while on the large iMac display, and users can also run a variety of iPhone and iPad apps right on their iMac without breaking their workflow. macOS also delivers powerful iCloud and Continuity features that enable users to work seamlessly across their iMac, iPhone, and other Apple devices.
The new iMac offers the ultimate macOS Big Sur experience. Its refined design brings a new level of power and beauty to the Mac, and allows users to experience the spacious 24-inch 4.5K Retina display to the fullest. macOS Big Sur puts more controls at users’ fingertips and is packed with enhancements to key apps including Safari, Messages, and Maps.
The powerful 8-core CPU in M1 features the fastest CPU core in low-power silicon.3 And the 8-core GPU features the fastest integrated graphics in a personal computer.4 When combined with its high efficiency, unified memory architecture, and the 16-core Apple Neural Engine, the new iMac delivers powerful performance when compared to standard models of the 21.5-inch iMac, including:
- Up to 85 percent faster CPU performance, so users can export their favorite video project in iMovie faster than ever, easily work with massive 100-megapixel photos in Lightroom, and compile new apps in Xcode in a fraction of the time.
- Up to 2x faster GPU performance for certain apps like Affinity Photo and Photoshop, and up to 50 percent faster than the most powerful discrete graphics in the fastest 21.5-inch iMac, allowing users to render edits in real time or add complex filters to their photos in a snap.
- The ability to edit up to five streams of 4K footage, or one stream of 8K footage,5 without dropping a frame in Final Cut Pro.
Up to 3x faster machine learning in apps that leverage the 16-core Neural Engine in M1.6
iMac features a 1080p FaceTime HD camera — the best ever in a Mac — which delivers high-quality video and great performance in low light. iMac also takes advantage of the image signal processor in the M1 chip and the Neural Engine, enhancing camera image quality with better noise reduction, greater dynamic range, and improved auto exposure and white balance. So whether connecting with family or on a video call while working from home, users will always look their best.
To complement the camera, the new iMac features a studio-quality three-microphone array for clearer calls and voice recordings, the best ever in a Mac. The mics are positioned to reduce feedback from the rest of the system, while directional beamforming allows them to better ignore background noise and focus on a user’s voice. As a result, conversations are more natural and recordings are crystal clear.
The new iMac also features the best sound system ever in a Mac. It has two pairs of force-cancelling woofers placed side by side for an impressive bass response, while reducing unintended vibrations. Each pair is balanced with a high-performance tweeter. The result is a six-speaker sound system that produces a massive sound stage with strong, articulate bass and crystal-clear mids and highs. All of these speaker innovations, coupled with advanced algorithms, enable iMac to support spatial audio when playing video with Dolby Atmos. Together with its beautiful 4.5K Retina display, iMac transforms any space into an incredible movie-watching experience.
There are now thousands of popular and powerful Universal apps available that take full advantage of M1 and macOS Big Sur, including Photoshop, Twitter, Microsoft Office, Quicken, Slack, Affinity Publisher, Zappos, 1Password, and DaVinci Resolve, with more arriving every week. With the power of M1 and macOS Big Sur, and thousands of Universal apps, iMac can turn an office into a movie theater, a living room into a classroom, a kitchen into a conference room, or shine as the centerpiece of a retail space.
Customers can choose from three models of Magic Keyboard with gorgeous aluminum enclosures that are color-matched to iMac. And for the first time, Touch ID comes to iMac.7 Implemented wirelessly on Magic Keyboard, it uses a dedicated security component on the keyboard that communicates directly with Secure Enclave in M1, creating an encrypted channel to protect users’ fingerprint data from end to end. Whether unlocking their Mac or making a purchase with Apple Pay, users enjoy a fast, easy, and secure experience. Additionally, Touch ID works with Fast User Switching, so customers can change to a different user profile with just the press of a finger. Customers can also choose Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad, as well as the color-matched Magic Mouse and the industry-best Magic Trackpad.
Every iMac features two Thunderbolt ports for superfast data transfers, giving customers high-performance options to connect to more devices, including support for up to a 6K display, like Apple Pro Display XDR, and Wi-Fi 6 delivers faster wireless performance. The 8-core iMac configuration offers two additional USB-C ports and also features a 1Gbps Ethernet port in the power adapter, allowing for a less cluttered desktop.
The pricing of the new iMac starts from AED 5499 onwards.
Lenovo has introduced its latest mobile workstation lineup tailored to deliver exceptional power and performance necessary for managing complex workloads. The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7, P16v i Gen 2, P16s i Gen 3, and P14s i Gen 5, equipped with cutting-edge AI technologies, aim to revolutionize the way professionals interact with AI workflows. Through collaborations with industry leaders Intel, NVIDIA, and Micron, Lenovo has developed powerful AI PCs capable of meeting the demands of modern AI-intensive tasks. The integration of Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated neural processing units (NPUs) and NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPUs represents a significant advancement in AI technology, enhancing overall performance and productivity.
The latest ThinkPad P Series mobile workstations, powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPUs, offer flexible, high-performance, and energy-efficient AI-ready PCs. The integrated NPU handles light, continuous AI tasks, while the NVIDIA GPU manages more demanding day-to-day AI processing, ensuring smooth and reliable AI functionality for professionals engaged in various tasks, from 3D modelling and scene development to AI inferencing and training.
“Designed with mobile-first professionals in mind, the newest Lenovo ThinkPad P Series mobile workstations offer an ideal combination of workstation know-how, high levels of AI-ready performance, and true mobility,” said Rob Herman, Vice President, Worldwide Workstation and Client AI Business at Lenovo. “Representing the pinnacle of workstation innovation, the new ThinkPad P series laptops are built to power creative professionals, engineers, and data scientists through complex workflows, wherever they need to be.”
The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 stands out as Lenovo’s ultraportable and high-performance mobile workstation designed for intensive machine learning tasks. Its premium aluminium construction complements powerful internals, including the latest Intel vPro, Evo Edition featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, integrated NPU, and up to the NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation laptop GPU. By leveraging the collective strength of the CPU, NPU, and GPU, this Lenovo workstation is optimized to meet AI processing requirements effectively.
Featuring a liquid metal thermal design in select configurations, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 enhances cooling performance and long-term reliability, crucial for critical workflows demanding maximum performance for extended periods. The laptop boasts a 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and narrow bezels, providing a 91.7% screen-to-body ratio, along with options for configuring an OLED touchscreen. With features such as low blue light displays, Dolby Vision, and colour calibration, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 caters to modern hybrid workers’ needs.
The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 also introduces LPDDR5x LPCAMM memory, up to 64GB, making it the world’s first mobile workstation to include this innovative memory solution. Developed by Micron in collaboration with Lenovo, LPCAMM delivers one of the fastest energy-efficient modular memory solutions for PCs, ideal for high-performance memory requirements in mobile workstations and AI PC workloads.
Lenovo’s AI-ready mobile workstations are poised to enhance user productivity across industries like AEC, M&E, automotive, and healthcare, providing accelerated power for sophisticated workloads. With advanced AI and graphics processing capabilities, Lenovo’s ThinkPad P Series mobile workstations empower professionals to tackle larger datasets without sacrificing performance, enabling significant gains in AI-powered productivity.
Through the seamless integration of NVIDIA RTX technology and Intel Core Ultra processors, Lenovo’s AI-Ready mobile workstations boost overall performance, reducing time to outcome for professional creators and data scientists across various workflows, from content creation to business productivity tools.
HP ignited the Dubai gaming scene today with a showcase of its latest OMEN and HyperX devices and accessories. The event unveiled a collection of cutting-edge products designed to elevate the gaming experience for all. “HP understands the evolving needs of gamers, creators, and streamers. The OMEN and HyperX lineup caters to this diverse audience, offering a blend of power, performance, and quality. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a casual player, or just starting your PC journey, OMEN and HyperX offer a perfect match for an immersive and seamless experience,” the company said.
OMEN Transcend 14
The star of the show was the highly anticipated OMEN Transcend 14. This lightweight 14-inch powerhouse is built for those who demand both gaming excellence and creative freedom. Featuring a stunning 2.8K 120Hz OLED display and powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra Processor, the OMEN Transcend 14 seamlessly blends portability with premium performance. This allows users to transition between gaming and creative tasks on-the-go, without sacrificing processing power.
Beyond the Transcend 14, the showcase also featured:
- A broad selection of other OMEN laptops boasting impressive performance and design.
- An array of HyperX gaming gear, including mice, headsets, backpacks, and the world’s most customizable mechanical keyboard.
HyperX Alloy Rise
“With PC gamers numbered 1.1 billion and an expected growth to 1.85 billion this year, gaming is not just a pastime; it’s a dynamic and evolving culture that connects people worldwide,” said Peter Oganesean, Managing Director of HP Middle East. “Our Gaming Showcase in Dubai underscores our dedication to providing gamers with the latest advancements in technology, empowering them to reach new heights of performance and enjoyment.”
HyperX QuadCast
HP’s Dubai Gaming Showcase wasn’t just about unveiling new products, it was a strategic move aligning with the region’s thriving gaming scene. Gaming in the Middle East is no longer a solitary activity; it’s a social phenomenon fostering vibrant communities. With the UAE gaming market expected to grow steadily at 5.40% annually from 2024 to 2027, OMEN and HyperX are stepping up to meet this growing demand.
HyperX Pulsefire Mat RGB
HP’s latest offerings prioritize personalized experiences, delivering top-notch performance, sleek designs, and extensive customization options to cater to the diverse needs of Middle Eastern gamers. Attendees at the showcase weren’t just passive observers. Interactive demos and expert insights allowed them to experience firsthand the power and versatility of the OMEN and HyperX lineup. The message was clear: from competitive esports to immersive storytelling, these products offer limitless possibilities for gamers to explore and excel.
HyperX Cloud III
The showcase also highlighted HP’s commitment to a sustainable future. Eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs were incorporated into the showcased gaming devices and accessories, demonstrating that responsible practices can go hand-in-hand with high-performance gaming gear. By aligning with the Middle East’s burgeoning gaming community and prioritizing personalization, performance, and sustainability, HP positions itself as a leader in the region’s ever-evolving gaming landscape.
HP’s Dubai Gaming Showcase wasn’t just about announcements, it was an exhibition of cutting-edge technology for passionate gamers. Here’s a closer look at some of the key highlights:
OMEN Transcend 14: This ultra-light champion weighs in at only 1637g, defying expectations for a portable powerhouse. Featuring a stunning 2.8K 120Hz OLED display and the latest Intel Core Ultra Processor with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs, it allows seamless switching between gaming and creative endeavors, anywhere, anytime.
OMEN Transcend 16: This desktop replacement boasts a stunning 240Hz, 16:10 display with vivid colours and high refresh rates. Powered by the latest 14th-generation Intel processors and up to a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, it empowers creators and gamers alike.
HyperX QuadCast
HyperX Cloud III Wireless Headset Black: This evolution of the legendary Cloud II Wireless incorporates next-gen technology and a sleek design, delivering exceptional audio for the most dedicated players.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini Wireless Black Mouse: Weighing less than 60 grams, this ultra-light, wireless mouse offers precision control in a compact form factor.
HyperX Pulsefire Mousepad: Engineered for durability and precision tracking, this mousepad features an optimized surface and anti-fray stitching for enhanced comfort and control during intense gameplay.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini Wireless
HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Gaming Keyboard: The “world’s most customizable” toolless mechanical keyboard, the Alloy Rise takes personalization to a whole new level. Hot-swappable key switches, magnetic top plates, badges, and more let you tailor your keyboard to your exact needs.
HyperX QuadCast S Black Microphone: This condenser microphone delivers both broadcast-quality audio and stunning aesthetics. Customizable RGB lighting adds a touch of style to any stream setup.
HyperX Knight and Delta Backpacks: These durable, weather-resistant backpacks offer secure storage for your gaming essentials, with classic HyperX colours and airline carry-on compliance for ultimate portability.
OMEN 17: OMEN recently announced the upcoming launch of the OMEN 17 Gaming Laptop. Designed for the multi-faceted gamer who dabbles in content creation and esports, this laptop boasts increased performance, larger screens, and captivating visuals. It caters to a growing segment of gamers who demand versatility from their machines.
Staying true to its innovative spirit, OMEN will integrate a dedicated Copilot key for quick AI accessibility. This intriguing feature remains shrouded in a bit of mystery, but it hints at AI-powered functionalities to streamline the gaming experience. Additionally, an AI-driven OMEN camera and voice enhancer will elevate your audio and video quality, ensuring seamless communication with teammates or viewers.
The showcase also highlighted HP’s recent partnership with Riot Games, the powerhouse behind popular titles like League of Legends (LoL Esports), VALORANT (VCT), and Teamfight Tactics (TFT Esports). This groundbreaking global collaboration will reshape the gaming and esports experience for players worldwide. As the official Riot Games Technology partner, OMEN and HyperX gain access to Riot’s massive player base. This collaboration empowers them to provide top-tier hardware and technological solutions that will fuel various aspects of the Riot Games ecosystem, from powering the experiences of millions of players to supporting record-breaking esports events.
LG Electronics (LG) will reveal its groundbreaking CineBeam Q 4K UHD smart portable laser projector that is coming to market by next month, and will unveil it to local media and stakeholders at a spectacular showcase event in the Ballroom of Abu Dhabi’s Conrad Etihad Towers this Wednesday 24th of April, setting a new standard for home entertainment in the Middle East, combining small simplicity, premium picture quality, and ease of use in a compact, portable design. Measuring a mere 5.5 inches long, 5 inches high, and just over 3 inches wide, the CineBeam Q boasts a refined, minimalist design that seamlessly integrates into any space, its innovative rotating handle offers practical benefits, allowing users to easily transport the 1.3 kg projector anywhere or adjust the viewing angle for a personalized cinematic experience.
Whether for a movie night on a living room wall or pointed above for a celestial skyscape shown on a ceiling, with auto screen adjustment, customers can simply place, point, and play. With the ability to create a screen size of up to 120 inches, the CineBeam Q delivers an epic home cinema experience with 8.3 million pixels for 4K UHD, a DCI-P3 154% color gamut, and a 450,000:1 contrast ratio that ensures clear color detail and deep, rich blacks on screen. The projector’s brightness of up to 500 ANSI Lumens, combined with a three-channel RGB Laser light source, further enhances the viewing experience.
Another standout feature of the CineBeam Q is its seamless integration with webOS, allowing users to stream the latest hit series and blockbuster films directly from the projector, while popular platforms such as Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, and Apple TV are all supported, providing endless entertainment possibilities. The LG CineBeam Q projector will go on sale in the UAE and Qatar next month.
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