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Create a Samsung account and get the 4K Galaxy Chromebook Core i5 for only $419 USD (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Create a Samsung account and get the 4K Galaxy Chromebook Core i5 for only $419 USD

The 13.3-inch Galaxy Chromebook is one of the best convertible Chromebooks you can find in this low of a price range. Its 4K touchscreen alone already sets it apart from 99 percent of other Chromebooks in currently available.
Allen Ngo, Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:36:00 +0200
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G review: The unrivaled folding smartphone

89% Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G review: The unrivaled folding smartphone

All-weather foldable. With the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Samsung has presented the third generation of its folding smartphone along with many detailed improvements. The foldable leaves a mature impression now, it looks more stable, and it has also become more affordable.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 7.60" | 271 g
Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:58:00 +0200
Among other games, the YouTubers found a factory sealed copy of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for the Nintendo GameCube (Image: Cheap Finds Gold Mines)

Video: YouTubers find retro games worth US$100,000 in abandoned house

Underneath all the garbage and cockroaches, a small group of brave YouTubers have found original and factory sealed video games from the Nintendo GameCube and PS2 era. Their combined collector's value was supposedly in the six-fig...
Enrico Frahn, Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:14:00 +0200
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G review: The unrivaled folding smartphone
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Teclast TBOLT F15 Pro in review: Low-priced 15-inch laptop for basic tasks
Teclast TBOLT F15 Pro in review: Low-priced 15-inch laptop for basic tasks
Chuwi CoreBook X Pro laptop review: 120 Hz display for cheap
Chuwi CoreBook X Pro laptop review: 120 Hz display for cheap
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realme GT Master Edition Smartphone Review - Designer piece with 5G
The Huawei Watch D may arrive before the end of the year. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

New Huawei Watch D discovered with references to blood pressure and body fat measurement capabilities

The first traces of a Huawei Watch D smartwatch have emerged online. The details arrive after a Huawei executive hinted in May that the company would launch a new smartwatch in 2021 that could measure your blood pressure without n...
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:26:00 +0200
Polar is working towards a new way of reading blood glucose levels. (Image source: Polar)

Polar: Future smartwatches could measure blood sugar levels with a unique approach

Polar is developing a sensor to measure blood sugar levels via sweat. The company hopes to integrate the non-invasive sensor in a smartwatch to provide real-time monitoring.
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:10:00 +0200
The new Moto E20. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola launches the super-budget Moto E20 in select markets

Motorola has made its latest Moto E-series phone official, although it seems exclusive to a handful of markets such as Brazil and the Netherlands at present. The decided sub-US$200 phone comes with a Unisoc processor, minimal RAM ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:45:00 +0200
A Hisense laser TV. (Source: Hisense)

Hisense is even more certain than ever that laser TVs are the future

Hisense representatives have attended the 2021 Global Laser Display Industry Forum in Beijing, China to expound its success in making and selling laser TVs. The OEM now claims to have increased their shipping volumes even more in ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:59:00 +0200
Walmart has already lowered the price of the 2021 Apple iPad to US$299 (Image: Apple)

Deal: Apple's brand-new 2021 iPad is already discounted at Walmart

Only two days after its official launch, Apple's latest budget iPad with a 10.2-inch screen, an A13 Bionic processor and 64GB of storage is already on sale at Walmart in the U.S. for almost 10% off the original MSRP.
Enrico Frahn, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:58:00 +0200
Imagine a tablet running Android on on ARM chips that uses the M1 architecture.

Researchers are trying to make Apple's M1 architecture completely open source, reverse-engineering document already available online

The efficient M1 processors could soon become compatible with operating systems like Android and Windows, without the need for virtualization. Maynard Handley, one of the developers of the Apple QuickTime video format, is compilin...
Bogdan Solca, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:54:00 +0200
The Apple A15 in the iPad mini 6 is a little bit slower compared to the new iPhone 13 Pro, but it should still have more than enough power for every use case (Image: Apple)

Underclocked: The A15 chip inside Apple's new iPad mini 6 is slower than in the iPhone 13

Even though Apple equips both the new iPad mini 6 and the iPhone 13 with its quick A15 CPU, differing clock frequencies lead to a small performance difference in the single-digit percentage range that should only be noticeable in ...
Enrico Frahn, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:21:00 +0200
The Galaxy Watch 4 now has a Golf Edition. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung presents a new version of the Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung has unveiled a new version of the Galaxy Watch 4. The new model offers practically the same specifications as the regular Galaxy Watch 4, but with a few software adjustments aimed at golf fans.
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:16:00 +0200
The Pixel 6 Pro in the flesh, 'Coming Fall 2021'. (Image source: u/ThisGuyRightHer3)

Google Pixel 6 Pro fails to shine against the Snapdragon 888 in early benchmark results as Google ramps up its teaser campaign

Google continues to tease the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, this time in its NYC store. Early benchmark results for the Pixel 6 Pro and its Tensor SoC are not that impressive though, pre-release software notwithstanding.
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:34:00 +0200
Tile announces a new investment. (Source: Tile)

Tile acquires new investment funding to the tune of US$40 million

The property-tracking tech-maker Tile must have taken a knock on the launch of Apple AirTags. However, the OEM still insists it is going strong, with robust revenue growth in 2021 and hundreds of thousands of paid subscriptions so...
Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:30:00 +0200
The iPhone 13 Pro is one of the fastest smartphones globally and is almost 20% more powerful than its predecessor. (Image source: Apple)

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro heads straight to the top of the AnTuTu benchmark leaderboard

AnTuTu has published its first benchmark results for the iPhone 13 Pro, one of two iPhone 13 series smartphones to feature the full Apple A15 Bionic chipset. The device cuts a fine figure in the early benchmark and is nigh on 20% ...
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:21:00 +0200
Is the Watch 2 ECG Edition on its way? (Source: Evleaks via Twitter)

Rumor | OPPO will launch a Watch 2 ECG Edition soon

OPPO launched a first-gen premium smartwatch in 2020, then followed it up shortly afterward with a version certified to generate on-wrist electrocardiograms. This spec allowed the device to compete with the latest Apple Watches of...
Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:43:00 +0200
The GoPro Hero 10 Black. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro Hero 10 Black launched with new GP2 chip, 5.3K60FPS video recording, HyperSmooth 4.0, and US$499 MSRP

GoPro has now announced the launch of its latest action-cam, the GoPro Hero 10 Black. The Hero 10 Black succeeds last year's Hero 9 Black and packs a slew of interesting features including a new GP2 chip and HyperSmooth 4.0. It's ...
Ricci Rox, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:38:00 +0200
Teclast TBOLT F15 Pro in review: Low-priced 15-inch laptop for basic tasks

77% Teclast TBOLT F15 Pro in review: Low-priced 15-inch laptop for basic tasks

Core i3 for 500 Euros. With the F15 Pro, the Chinese manufacturer Teclast offers a 15-inch laptop with an aluminum case and Core i3 processor from Intel. There are also enough ports and an IPS display. What else can you expect for around 500 Euros (~$588)?
Intel Core i3-1005G1 | Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:01:00 +0200
Save the date. (Source: Xiaomi)

32-inch and 43-inch Redmi Smart TVs scheduled for September 22 launch

Xiaomi will launch two new TVs for the Indian market shortly. The company is set to debut the 32-inch and 43-inch Redmi Smart TVs at noon on September 22, with pricing potentially set to undercut the Mi TV 5X series.
Ricci Rox, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:17:00 +0200
The Mi A3 marks Xiaomi's farewell to the Android One program. (Source: NextPit)

The Mi A3 starts receiving the September update globally with bug fixes and improved security

Xiaomi is now gracing the Mi A3 with yet another update, in the guise of the September security patch. The OTA is currently rolling out to owners of the global model of the Android One phone and should get to the European variant ...
Ricci Rox, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:45:00 +0200
The XMG FOCUS 17 M21 starts at €1,239 and is shipping now. (Image source: XMG)

XMG FOCUS 15 M21 revealed with powerful components in a lightweight chassis

The XMG FOCUS 15 M21 weighs under 2 kg, but it still contains an Intel Core i7-11800H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. The laptop starts at €1,199 and is configurable with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 4 TB PCIe SSD.
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:34:00 +0200
Apple A15 Bionic Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Apple A15 Bionic Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

ARM 6 cores - 3230 MHz 5nm
The XMG FOCUS 17 M21 starts at €1,239 and is shipping now. (Image source: XMG)

XMG FOCUS 17 M21 unveiled with an Intel Core i7-11800H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti

The XMG FOCUS 17 M21 has a 17.3-inch display, an Intel Core i7-11800H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. The machine can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and starts at €1,239.
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:54:00 +0200
The XMG APEX 17 M21 has a 144 Hz and 17.3-inch display. (Image source: XMG)

XMG APEX 17 M21: 17.3-inch gaming laptop launches with up to a Ryzen 9 5900HX and an RTX 3070

XMG has unveiled the APEX 17 M21, the APEX 15 M21's bigger sibling. The APEX 17 M21 is configurable with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and 64 GB of RAM. The machine supports HDMI 2.1 and Mini DisplayPort ...
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:18:00 +0200
The XMG APEX 15 M21 has plenty of ports, including HDMI 2.1. (Image source: XMG)

XMG APEX 15 M21 arrives with modern AMD Ryzen and NVIDIA GeForce hardware

The XMG APEX 15 M21 has arrived with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070. The 15.6-inch laptop starts at €1,439 and is freely configurable up to nearly €5,000. The XMG APEX 15 M21 will start shipping in Octo...
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:08:00 +0200
There are 579 password attacks every second according to Microsoft. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft starts new login rollout for users with the option to ditch account passwords altogether

Microsoft has commenced rolling out its new passwordless accounts feature. Over the coming weeks, users will be able to sign in using its Authenticator app which also dramatically increases user account security.
Sanjiv Sathiah, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:36:00 +0200
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Matisse x86 64 cores @ 2700 - 4200 MHz 7nm
Corsair MP600 PRO XT PCIe Gen 4 SSD (Source: Corsair)

Corsair announces the MP600 PRO XT PCIe Gen 4 SSD with capacities up to 4 TB

Unveiled last week, Corsair's MP600 PRO XT is available in 1, 2, and 4 TB variants with sequential read speeds of up to 7,100 MB/s and capable of sequential writes of more than 6,800 MB/s. This new PCIe Gen 4 SSD with extreme perf...
Codrut Nistor, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:08:00 +0200
The GoPro Hero 10 Black launch event commences at 13:00 UTC. (Image source: GoPro via Roland Quandt)

Full GoPro Hero 10 Black datasheet leaks ahead of announcement

An official datasheet for the GoPro Hero 10 Black has surfaced online, revealing all aspects of GoPro's next action camera. The data sheet confirms that the Hero 10 Black will feature GoPro's new GP2 processor, along with a larger...
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:05:00 +0200
MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is coming to the Redmi Note series. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition: Xiaomi confirms seven devices for second batch of rollout

The first batch of Xiaomi's MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout began weeks ago and the company already has its sights set on the second batch. That rollout is scheduled to start on October 8, with seven devices listed as eligible....
Ricci Rox, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:14:00 +0200
The Redmi G (2021) will feature an RTX 3060 and an AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi G (2021) gaming laptop officially confirmed for a GeForce RTX 3060 and AMD Ryzen CPU

Redmi is set to launch its second-gen gaming laptop, the Redmi G (2021) on September 22. The company has now confirmed that the laptop will feature an AMD CPU and an Nvidia GPU, a decision that should see the Redmi G (2021) handil...
Ricci Rox, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:03:00 +0200
Samsung Exynos W920 Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Samsung Exynos W920 Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

ARM Cortex-A55 ARM 2 cores @ 1180 MHz 5nm
Vivaldi 4.2 in-browser private translation in action (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

Vivaldi 4.2 now available with Neeva search support, scrollable web panel buttons, Vivaldi Translate improvements, and more

Available for both desktop and mobile users, Vivaldi 4.2 includes a few interesting new features and improvements, such as the ability to translate text on a web page privately, URL sharing via QR codes, scrollable web panel butto...
Codrut Nistor, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:17:00 +0200
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 with 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U, 256 GB SSD, and 300-nit IPS display on sale for $449 USD

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 with 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U, 256 GB SSD, and 300-nit IPS display on sale for $449 USD

The huge catch is the soldered 8 GB of RAM that has become almost unacceptable by today's standards. If you're not a demanding user, however, then the limited RAM won't make a huge difference when browsing or video streaming.
Allen Ngo, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:02:00 +0200
Chuwi CoreBook X Pro laptop review: 120 Hz display for cheap

75% Chuwi CoreBook X Pro laptop review: 120 Hz display for cheap

Looks good, but cheap parts. The CoreBook X Pro is the least expensive 15.6-inch laptop you can find with a 120 Hz panel. The catch, however, is you'll have to deal with substantial cut corners to major aspects of the system.
Intel Core i5-8259U | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:21:00 +0200
The Apple A15 Bionic has been benchmarked on Geekbench

A15 Bionic's Geekbench performance spells doom for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2200

Apple's shiny new A15 Bionic SoC made its first-ever appearance on Geekbench. Its single and multi-core scores were 1,738 and 4,799, respectively. Similarly, it scored 14,216 on Geekbench's graphics-intensive Metal benchmark.
Anil Ganti, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:42:00 +0200
MSI Katana GF66: The gaming laptop wastes a lot of potential

MSI Katana GF66: The gaming laptop wastes a lot of potential

The MSI Katana GF66 is a gaming laptop of the upper mid-range to lower high-end. We were able to test a configuration with an Intel Core i7 and Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070 and found out that MSI still left considerable room for improv...
Marc Herter, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 03:07:00 +0200
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Google Tensor will feature three sets of ARM cores and an ARM Mali-G78 GPU. (Image source: Google)

Google Tensor: Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to feature dual ARM Cortex-X1 and ARM Cortex-A76 cores, no DisplayPort Alt mode supported

According to a report, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will run on dual ARM Cortex-X1 and ARM Cortex-A76 cores, supported by four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores. Both smartphones will support aptX, aptX HD and LDAC Bluetooth codecs,...
Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:17:00 +0200
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine could soon become the second country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender

Following El Salvador's example, Ukraine is gearing up to transition to a fully digitized economy and deem Bitcoin as legal tender. The ex-Soviet country may also focus on Bitcoin mining using its clean and sustainable nuclear pow...
Bogdan Solca, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:08:00 +0200
The FL6 SSD from Kioxia aims to provide superior performance and considerably lower prices when compared to Intel's Optane SSDs. (Image Source: Kioxia)

Kioxia announces the FL6 PCIe 4.0 XL-FLASH SSD: a more affordable and faster alternative to Intel's Optane SSDs

The new FL6 SSDs feature the PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 interface and combine the BiCS 3D NAND memory with the XL-FLASH memory to provide a hybrid solution that bridges the gap between DRAM and TLC-based TLC. Kioxia claims that FL6 is fast...
Bogdan Solca, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:41:00 +0200
Microsoft has rolled out a new Tips app for Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Program: No Beta channel build today, Dev channel build has more known issues than fixes

Microsoft has released another Windows 11 Insider Preview Build as it works towards next year's stable update. Insider Preview Build 22458 contains more bugs than it does fixes and no real new features. There is no new build for B...
Alex Alderson, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:34:00 +0200
It's quite easy to save some money and time on your PS5 storage expansion (Image: Charles Sims)

Deal: Buy an SSD without a stock heatsink and save money and time on your PS5 storage upgrade

Just because Sony requires an SSD with a heat spreader for the PS5 storage expansion, it does not mean that you actually have to buy one of the more expensive M.2 SSDs that feature a stock heatsink, most of which are currently out...
Enrico Frahn, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:10:00 +0200
A new iQOO Z-series phone will launch soon. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Z5 will launch later in September 2021

iQOO has confirmed that it will launch a smartphone called the Z5 later in September 2021. The brand has also indirectly revealed that it will be a premium mid-ranger, thanks to its SoC, RAM and storage specs. A new leak also sugg...
Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:09:00 +0200
Apple's iPhone 13 will sport 3GB of RAM, while the iPhone 13 Pro (Max) configurations feature 4GB of memory (Image: Apple)

Apple's iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 mini have 4GB of RAM, while iPhone 13 Pro & iPhone 13 Pro Max come with 6GB of memory

Apple's upcoming smartphones are still equipped with the same amount of memory that was already built into the respective iPhone 12 predecessors. In comparison with its Android competitors, Apple is still lagging behind when it co...
Enrico Frahn, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:07:00 +0200
You do not need to spend US$999 for Apple's best A15 Bionic SoC. (Image source: Apple)

The iPad mini 6 is the cheapest way to purchase Apple's best A15 Bionic SoC

It turns out that not all A15 Bionic chipsets are created equal. For some reason, Apple includes a weaker A15 Bionic in the iPhone 13 mini and the iPhone 13 than the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Even the US$499 iPad mini 6...
Alex Alderson, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:26:00 +0200
Apple's 10.2-inch iPad will still have 3GB of RAM, while the iPad mini 6 receives an upgrade to 4GB of memory (Image: Apple)

The new iPad mini 6 has 4GB of RAM, but Apple's budget 10.2-inch iPad stays at 3GB of memory

Since Apple's spectacular presentations do not include any information about the memory of its new products, these important technical specs of the new iPad mini 6 and the budget 2021 iPad have just been made public the day after ...
Enrico Frahn, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:26:00 +0200
Marshall Minor III TWS earbuds (Source: Marshall)

Marshall unleashes the Minor III TWS earbuds

The sub-US$130 Minor III TWS earbuds are now available for purchase and feature Bluetooth 5.2 support, Marshall's signature sound delivered by 12 mm custom-tuned drivers, intuitive touch controls, as well as 5 hours of autonomy (2...
Codrut Nistor, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:55:00 +0200
Google is giving away 10,000 bags of potato chips in Japan to promote the Pixel 6 series. (Image source: Google)

Google ups its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro marketing game with 'Google Original Chips' advert

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will ship with Tensor, Google's first in-house chipset. In advance of an official unveiling, Google has run a promotional campaign based around potato chips. Google will be giving away 10,000 bags, all ...
Alex Alderson, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:51:00 +0200
LG's latest DVLED TV is massive at 325-inches. (Image source: LG)

LG unveils a 325-inch 8K Micro LED TV for Home Theatre fans

LG has showcased a gigantic TV built around Micro LED panels. The 325-inch TV has an 8K native resolution and is aimed at Home Theatre fans who prefer TVs over projectors.
Alex Alderson, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:23:00 +0200
The Midnight Black Pulse 3D wireless headset might be eventually followed by a black PS5 console. (Image source: Sony/Snoreyn - edited)

Black PlayStation 5 console could be next in line as Sony announces Midnight Black Pulse 3D wireless headset

Sony has announced the addition of the Midnight Black Pulse 3D wireless headset to its lineup of official PS5 accessories. The black Pulse 3D headset follows on the heels of the recently released Midnight Black and Cosmic Red Dual...
Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:26:00 +0200
Honor has refreshed the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 with Ryzen 5 5500U APUs. (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 refreshed with AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processors

Honor has unveiled refreshed versions of the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15, two relatively inexpensive laptops. The MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 retain the designs of their predecessors but gain AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processors. Both...
Alex Alderson, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:21:00 +0200
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