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You can help fight the novel coronavirus with your PC. (Source: CDC)

Standford's [email protected] project looking to tap into latent PC power to tackle the coronavirus

Standford’s [email protected] project has been running for a number of years using the donated idle hours of computers to help undertake complex calculations for researchers. With the advent of the novel coronavirus, researchers are no...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0100

OnePlus 8 release date slated for sometime in April

OnePlus will reportedly launch the OnePlus 8 series of smartphones in April, according to a source familiar with the matter. The company is expected to release three devices this year; the OnePlus 8 Lite, OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 P...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:22:00 +0100

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 and RX 5600 XT cards come with 6 GB VRAM. (Image source: AMD)

RX 5600 XT fails to rescue AMD as Nvidia GPU sales grow in leaked Mindfactory information

AIB variants of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2070 top the GPU sales list for Mindfactory this week, with the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti not too far behind. There are several instances of AMD’s Radeon RX 5700 and RX 5...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:35:00 +0100

The Renoir AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS processor will feature in the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop. (Image source: Asus)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS pounds Ryzen 5 4600H and Intel Core i7-10750H in Fire Strike Extreme physics score results

AMD’s Ryzen 7 4800HS mobile SoC has been spotted on another benchmark, in this case 3DMark’s Fire Strike Extreme. The Renoir APU’s results were compared with those of the high-end Comet Lake Intel Core i7-10750H and the Ryzen 5 46...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:52:00 +0100

AMD's Ryzen 7 3700X has been a strong seller for the week. (Image source: TechSpot)

Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen 7 3700X help AMD continue to thwart Intel CPU sales in latest Mindfactory retail data

Once again AMD has enjoyed healthy sales in regard to information taken from sales data from Mindfactory. Leading the charge for Team Red is the Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen 7 3700X, followed by seven more processors from AMD. However, ...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:08:00 +0100

NVIDIA's CEO Jenson Haung will be delivering the keynote March 23rd. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Updated | GTC 2020 still on track despite coronavirus concerns

Update: Despite an announcement only days prior, GTC is now being moved to an online only format, due to coronavirus concerns. Original story: NVIDIA has confirmed its annual GPU Technology Conference is on schedule, despite th...

Jonathan Hayhurst, Tue, 03 Mar 2020 07:25:00 +0100

There could be four new next-gen consoles appearing in time for holiday 2020. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/Microsoft Xbox)

Rumor | Base PlayStation 5 console to offer 9 teraflops of GPU performance; Xbox and PS5 to come with Pro variants

A vetted industry insider has been dishing up some interesting information about the upcoming next-gen consoles. It appears there will be Pro versions of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X after all. Apparently, the base PS5 can ...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 03 Mar 2020 07:02:00 +0100

Xiaomi's new wireless charging mode in action. (Source: YouTube)

Xiaomi teases its new 40W wireless charging standard

Xiaomi's current highest rate of commercial-grade wireless charging is found in the Mi 10 series. It can power a phone at 30 watts (W). However, the OEM has also just demonstrated its next generation, a 40W system, that can charge...

Deirdre O Donnell, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 23:18:00 +0100

Upcoming Ampere GPUs will have much higher compute power than a Quadro GV100. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

Possible NVIDIA Ampere GPUs with up to 7552 CUDA Cores and 48 GB VRAM rip through Geekbench 5 OpenCL tests, nearly 39% faster than a Titan RTX

Two possible NVIDA Ampere GPUs with high CUDA Cores and memory capacities were spotted on the Geekbench 5 OpenCL benchmarking site. One of the GPUs with 7,552 CUDA Cores and 24 GB RAM scored 184,096 points in OpenCL beating the Ti...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 22:19:00 +0100

This is what the Black Shark 3 might look like. (Source: Weibo)

A new leak suggests the Black Shark 3 Pro will have a QHD+ display, whereas the 3 will not

The Black Shark 3 series is thought to be the next upcoming generation of Xiaomi's gaming phones. New tips spilled onto Weibo indicate how the rumored Pro variant may differ from the base model. Apparently, these variations will m...

Deirdre O Donnell, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 22:08:00 +0100

The Redmi K30 series has been a roaring success for Xiaomi, so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30 sales hit the equivalent of ~US$230 million in sales in under three months

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have proven immensely popular for Xiaomi, but so has the Redmi K30 series. The Redmi K30 4G and Redmi K30 5G have only been available for a month and two months respectively, but the series has already exce...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 21:33:00 +0100

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been a mess. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Fingerprint scanner not working on your Xiaomi Mi A3 after upgrading to Android 10? There is a workaround

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been catastrophic, with Xiaomi pulling the initial build just a few days after unexpectedly releasing it over the weekend. If you are one of the unlucky few to have upgraded your Mi A3 to A...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 21:25:00 +0100

Pimoroni Picade Console: Kit turns a Raspberry Pi into an authentic arcade and retro console

The Pimoroni Picade Console turns the Raspberry Pi into a particularly convincing retro console. The assembly should be particularly easy and is pretty inexpensive, too.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 21:19:00 +0100

The Redmi Note 7 is yet to even receive Android 10 officially yet. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 spotted running MIUI 12 and Android 11 on Geekbench

While the Redmi Note 7 is yet to receive Android 10 builds of MIUI 11, someone may have been trying out MIUI 12 on one unit. Spotted on Geekbench, the rogue Redmi Note 7 claims to be running Android 11, currently known as Android ...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 21:14:00 +0100

Huawei's CEO presents on the OEM's 5G hardware strategy. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei reportedly circumvents US policy with its 100% in-house base station

Base stations are crucial pieces of hardware for mobile networks, particularly 5G ones. Huawei is now reportedly in a position to sell versions of these devices based on their own proprietary chipsets, rather than those made by US...

Deirdre O Donnell, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:04:00 +0100

The Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom Edition are likely to resemble the regular Redmi K30. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi to release Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition amid possible hands-on sighting of deep blue colourway

The Redmi K30 has already proven hugely successful, but Xiaomi is not done with the series yet. While the Redmi K30 Pro may be one of the worst kept secrets in smartphone tech at the moment, XDA Developers has uncovered that a thi...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:36:00 +0100

Cheetah Mobile's apps can no longer be downloaded on the Play Store. (Source: Cheetah Mobile)

Google announces the removal of about 600 apps from the Play Store

Google has released a blog post explaining why nearly 600 apps have just been removed from Android's Play Store. These apps were deemed guilty of "mobile ad fraud", which contravenes the Mountain View giant's policies. The apps in...

Deirdre O Donnell, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:24:00 +0100

Xiaomi will likely release a Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro. (Image source: @manukumarjain)

Xiaomi teases the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro ahead of mid-March release

The Redmi Note 8 Pro may have only just received Android 10, but Xiaomi is already teasing its successor. Set to launch on March 12, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be joined by the Redmi Note 9. Seemingly paired with four rear-facing c...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:19:00 +0100

OnePlus' "special project" in teaser images. (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus teases an unusual device on Twitter

The TV and mobile-device OEM OnePlus has hinted at a "special project" with an intriguing trailer via its UK division's Twitter account. However, like the Concept One, it is not a product that will go on sale soon, although the co...

Deirdre O Donnell, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:56:00 +0100

Xiaomi discontinues the Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 after heavy bug complaints

Xiaomi released Android 10 for the Mi A3 yesterday. As is becoming a theme with Xiaomi's Android One OS updates, however, the build was extremely buggy, and the company has now chosen to pull the update entirely.

Ricci Rox, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:53:00 +0100

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite new update details (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung updates the S10 Lite in India with 60 fps UHD video recording and camera app stability improvements

The new software for the Galaxy S10 Lite has just reached Samsung's handsets in India. Labeled G770FXXU2ATB2 and with a size of around 416 MB, the firmware update includes the security patch dated February 1, a new video recording...

Codrut Nistor, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:30:00 +0100

Some PS5 owners will be hoping for improved web-browsing performance. (Image source: @xTHAFINESTx)

What many future PS5 owners really want is an improved web browser for accessing Pornhub

There will be many console fans excited about the various features that the PS5 will offer: Backwards compatibility is already being feted as particularly enticing. However, there seems to be a growing movement of potential future...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:14:00 +0100

Products such as Xiaomi's Mi Band remained popular in India at the end of 2019. (Source: Banggood)

Xiaomi is found to have led the Indian smart-band market in 2019

IDC India has released its report on the wearables market in this country for the last quarter of 2019 (4Q2019). It reveals that the 'audio' category of these electronics had the highest share for that period, overtaking band-type...

Deirdre O Donnell, Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:43:00 +0100

The Carbon 1 Mark II. (Source: Carbon Mobiles)

A German company launches the "world's first" carbon-fiber phone

Carbon Mobiles makes what it might sound like on the tin: a phone made of carbon fiber rather than a typical metal frame and glass rear panel. This build makes this device (the 1 Mark II) exceptionally light and thin. It has a Med...

Deirdre O Donnell, Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:03:00 +0100

Self-driving cars could become more acceptable through improved camera tech. (Source: GSA)

A Korean research group claims to have improved camera calibration for self-driving vehicles

Cars that are capable of autonomous driving are often touted as the future. However, their actual ability to do so through perceiving the real world in 3D with sufficient accuracy is still in development. A new research paper publ...

Deirdre O Donnell, Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:54:00 +0100

The Realme 6 series may look like this. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro's SoCs may have been confirmed in new leaks

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro are upcoming phones with the potential to bring new quad cameras and 30W charging to the cost-effective end of the Indian market. They are currently rumored to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G90 and Snapdr...

Deirdre O Donnell, Sun, 01 Mar 2020 19:34:00 +0100

A new 5G phone, the Vivo Z6, is now up for pre-order

The Z6 is the OEM Vivo's new Snapdragon 765G-powered phone. As such, it comes with dual-mode 5G in addition to 6-8GB of RAM, 44W charging and a headphone jack. It has been released onto the Chinese market via its maker's own websi...

Deirdre O Donnell, Sun, 01 Mar 2020 19:00:00 +0100

Concept render of the Nokia 9.2. (Source; Ben Geskin)

New Nokia 9.2 concept render paints an interesting picture

The Nokia 9.2 is expected to be the next Nokia-branded flagship smartphone, and a new image has surfaced online, giving a creative, conceptual look at the phone. The phone is shown sporting a quad-rear camera setup, with a complet...

Ricci Rox, Sun, 01 Mar 2020 17:42:00 +0100

Bugs galore | The Mi A3 finally receives the Android 10 update

After months of promises and rumors, the Mi A3 is finally receiving the much-awaited Android 10 update. The OTA weighs in as a 1.3 GB download and brings all the typical Android 10 features. The update, however, appears to be a ra...

Ricci Rox, Sun, 01 Mar 2020 08:16:00 +0100

The Asus TUF Gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 4800H could be launched on April 3. (Image source: Asus)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H is back on Geekbench putting Intel's Core i7-10750H and Core i9-9980HK to the sword

AMD’s Ryzen 7 4800H has been spotted being tested on Geekbench again, with some new scores being recorded on version 5 of the well-known benchmark. The Ryzen 4000 series APU scored surprisingly well in the single-core test but rea...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 01 Mar 2020 06:01:00 +0100

Alienware m17 R2 comes with the same Core i9 CPU as the XPS 15 and MacBook Pro 15, runs it 30 percent faster

Size matters when it comes to processor performance. The thicker, heavier, and louder Alienware chassis doesn't go to waste as it is able to squeeze out more fr...
Intel Core i9-9980HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 17.3" | 2.6 kg

Allen Ngo, Sun, 01 Mar 2020 05:09:00 +0100

Motorola's first flagship since 2018 confirmed by Verizon

A Verizon press release about their 5G network achieving 4.2 Gbps using carrier agregation contains information and specs confirming the existance of an upcomming Motorola flagship. We expect this to be the previously leaked Motor...

Craig Ward, Sun, 01 Mar 2020 02:52:00 +0100

Comparison of Laptop Graphics Cards

Inclusive list of all graphics cards currently available for notebooks. Approximate 3DMark benchmarks results are provided in italic.

Notebookcheck, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:40:14 +0100

Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List

Sort and filter through all currently available mobile graphics cards by performance or specification.

Klaus Hinum, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:40:14 +0100

Computer Games on Laptop Graphics Cards

Benchmark list of all laptop graphics cards and their performance in real games. The list is divided in different settings and can be searched and restricted.

Klaus Hinum, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:40:14 +0100

The Samsung Galaxy A11 may look like this. (Source: AndroidHeadlines)

New leaks suggest the Samsung Galaxy A11 will bring punch-holes to the budget end of the market

A popular leaker has divulged what he asserts are the specs for the Samsung Galaxy A11 in full. They include the previously-revealed detail of a 4000mAh battery. Otherwise, the upcoming device may be headed for a 6.4-inch LCD disp...

Deirdre O Donnell, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:18:00 +0100

OPPO teases its flagship launch event for the 2nd time. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO updates its Find X2 launch info

Had the CoViD-19 outbreak not occurred, OPPO would have revealed its 2020 flagship X2 series already. However, it was obliged to reschedule this event, as did many smartphone OEMs planning shows for MWC 2020. However, the company ...

Deirdre O Donnell, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:49:00 +0100

Casio upgrades the PRO TREK connected watch series with titanium variants

Casio has announced the release of titanium-cased versions of its PRO TREK outdoor watch line-up. They are also Bluetooth devices that feature Smartphone Link, which allows them to connect to the wearer's mobile device. This allow...

Deirdre O Donnell, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 18:11:00 +0100

The Realme Band's color options. (Source: Realme)

Realme's first wearable is a smart band that will launch in India soon

Realme has been connected with an inaugural wearable for a while. This product is, as it turns out, of the fitness-tracker variety. It is set to launch on March 5, 2020 in the Indian market. Accordingly, this smart device has 9 "s...

Deirdre O Donnell, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 17:40:00 +0100

The Galaxy A41 may look like this. (Source: OnLeaks/PriceBaba)

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is possibly captured in new renders

OnLeaks has just released a new set of renders for the (probably) upcoming Samsung Galaxy A41. They suggest that it may have a front panel much like that of its predecessor. However, with its triple cameras in a rectangular module...

Deirdre O Donnell, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 17:10:00 +0100

This build may not be available to all Mi A3 handsets OTA initially. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 receives an unexpected update

While Xiaomi is still yet to announce when the Mi A3 will receive Android 10, a build containing the OS upgrade has gone live. The update, which can be downloaded now, brings other optimisations besides Android 10 to the Mi A3 too...

Alex Alderson, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:35:00 +0100

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B board can support output to two displays at once. (Image source: Raspberry Foundation)

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 2 GB RAM receives permanent price drop to US$35

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has decided to permanently drop the price of the 2 GB RAM version of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B single-board computer to US$35. This means the board is now the same price as the 1 GB RAM variant, while ...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:26:00 +0100

The much-awaited Widevine DRM L1 certification is here. (Source: AndroidPit)

Stable global Android 10 update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

Rejoice, Redmi Note 8 Pro owners around the world; Android 10 is here for you! The global Android 10-based MIUI 11 update is now rolling out to the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It doubles up as the February security patch and introduces Wide...

Ricci Rox, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 08:41:00 +0100

Mobile Processors - Benchmark List

This is a benchmark list of mobile processors like Intel Core M, A10, A8, Atom, ... series - sorted by performance.

Redaktion, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 07:36:09 +0100

Schenker XMG Pro 17: Simple gaming laptop with powerful components

If you are looking for a highly customizable 17-inch high-end laptop, the Schenker XMG Pro 17 is a good choice. However, be prepared for noise during 3D usage.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 17.3" | 2.8 kg

Florian Glaser, Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:02:00 +0100

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