ViewSonic Corp., a leading global visual solutions provider, has announced the launch of the latest M1X and M1S portable projectors. Building on the signature designs of the ViewSonic M1 series, the new M1X and M1S projectors feature a patented 3-in-1 smart stand, enabling 360-degree vertical projection. These projectors also come upgraded with comprehensive horizontal & vertical keystone correction, allowing for side projection and enhanced setup flexibility. With Harman Kardon speakers and a built-in battery, these models ensure continuous entertainment experiences in both indoor and outdoor environments.

"We've observed consumers' evolving lifestyles, with a greater demand for dynamic visual experiences and on-the-go convenience," said Dean Tsai, General Manager of Projector & LED Display Business Unit at ViewSonic. "When we launched the first-generation M1 in 2019, we've consistently received positive feedback from the market. Now, as part of our commitment to innovation and user focus, we're excited to launch the new M1X and M1S projectors. Designed with user convenience in mind, these new models enhance setup possibilities with upgraded features, delivering a more versatile audiovisual experience for entertainment anywhere."

Apple impressed everyone with the launch of their M1 processor last year and it would appear they are preparing to do it again with an upgraded version named the M1X for the 2021 Mac lineup. The Apple M1X will reportedly include an upgraded 12-core CPU consisting of eight Firestorm performance cores and four Icestorm power-efficiency cores compared to the 8-core 4+4 configuration of the M1. The M1X GPU is rumored to include an even greater upgrade with 16 cores and 256 execution units which is exactly double then found on the M1 CPU. The chip will also include an increased TDP of 35 W - 45 W and will double the maximum RAM configuration to 32 GB. This information is not official so take it with a heavy dose of skepticism, the Apple M1X is expected to be announced by Apple in the coming months and will likely power the 2021 MacBook Pro 14, MacBook Pro 16, and 27" iMac.

Apple's silicon design team has recently launched its "fastest" CPU core ever, found inside the company's M1 processor designed for laptops and mini-PCs. Featuring an eight-core processor, where four cores are represented by low power small configurations, and four big, high-performance design cores, the M1 processor proved to be extremely fast. However, the Apple Silicon processor doesn't seem to cover anything higher than the 13-inch MacBook Pro. And that is about to change. When it comes to higher-end models like the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which provides more cooling area, it is logical that the processor for those designs is a higher performance design.

Enter the world of the Apple M1X processor. Designed for high-end laptops and the most demanding workloads, the new processor aims to create a new performance level. Featuring a 12-core CPU with eight big and four small cores, the M1X processor is going to deliver much better performance than M1. The graphics and memory configuration are currently unknown, so we have to wait and see how it will look like. The M1X is set to arrive sometime in Q1 of 2021, according to the source of the leak, so be patient and remember to take this information with a grain of salt.