Customers demanding a compact laptop featuring more ports than a mere USB-C option? Vaio might have a solution with the SX12, a 12.5-inch number featuring no less than 7 different kinds of connector!

In total, the SX12 has x3 USB-A, x1 USB-C, x1 full-size HDMI, x1 ethernet and even a VGA(!) port, together with an SD card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack. Such an array of option should satisfy just about every customer, and just in case Vaio also promises slimmer display bezels and a full-pitch keyboard with larger keys stretching to the edge of the laptop.

Apple announces refreshes of both the MacBook Air and the entry-level 13-inch- MacBook Pro-- the Air gets True Tone in the Retina display, while the Pro features the Touch Bar, Touch ID and a True Tone Retina display.

As well as the aforementioned 13-inch True Tone Retina display, the MacBook Air includes an 8th generation dual-core Intel processor, Touch ID security, stereo sound and "all-day" battery life. True Tone automatically adjust colour temperature for a more comfortable viewing experience, and is best suited for daily tasks of the web surfing, photo editing and FaceTime call variety.

IHS Markit claims Microsoft has plans to release a "small foldable Surface" sometime in H1 2020-- a device featuring two 9-inch displays in a 4:3 aspect ratio running on Windows 10.

The information comes from a Forbes story citing IHS Markit associate director, consumer electronics, Jeff Lin. According to "supply chain info," the foldable Surface device will feature the Lakefield Intel 10nm system-on-chip with always-on mobile connectivity (LTE or 5G) and the ability to run Android apps and iCloud service on Windows 10. As for the OS, it is technically WCOS (Windows Core OS) with dual-display UI.

Samsung announces a pair of notebook offerings-- the Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force, both promising "serious speed and power" within a design more than a little reminiscent of the latest MacBooks.

“The new Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force blend elegant design with impressive power and top-notch speed to give consumers an unparalleled experience,” the company says. “These devices expand our portfolio in new directions, giving consumers the opportunity to pick the device that perfectly suits their lifestyle.”

The Notebook 7 comes in 13- and 15-inch sizes, and features a glass HD display within a durable solid frame with minimal bezels. Internal specifications include an 8th gen Intel Core processor, up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB of SSD storage. The 15-inch model can also carry an Nvidia GeForce MX250 and a spare M.2 slot for further storage.