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Xiaomi has been inspired by Damascus steel with the Redmi K40 series. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi details a battery downgrade for the Redmi K40 Pro, a Damascus steel-inspired design and a 100 mm-equivalent macro camera ahead of February 25 announcement

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will pair the Redmi K40 series with a 4,520 mAh battery, a downgrade from last year's Redmi K30 Pro. The company has teased more details about its upcoming 'double flagship' smartphones too, including ...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:13:00 +0100

Samsung clearing stock of its QLED Galaxy Book Flex Alpha convertible with 10th gen Intel Core i5 for just $390 USD (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung clearing stock of its QLED Galaxy Book Flex Alpha convertible with 10th gen Intel Core i5 for just $390 USD

Educators and students can get the discount for either the Core i5 or Core i7 configurations. The Galaxy Book Flex Alpha is barely a year old and it's arguably one of the best-looking Windows convertibles you can find at this low ...

Allen Ngo, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:06:00 +0100

Several Samsung Galaxy-branded smartphones will receive four years worth of software support

Samsung promises to deliver up to four years of security updates to over 130 devices

Samsung has announced that (almost) every Galaxy-branded smartphone will receive at least four years worth of software support. The list includes several devices from the Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy A, Galaxy Tab, and Galaxy Fold ser...

Anil Satyanarayana, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:44:00 +0100

DxOMark is certainly an odd way to showcase a new smartphone. (Image source: DxOMark)

ASUS ROG Phone 5 marketing render leaks; secondary AniMe Matrix display, Snapdragon 888 SoC and a 3.5 mm jack with an ESS Sabre DAC confirmed

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 officially arrives on March 10, but DxOMark has gone early by revealing a marketing render of the device. The website has, in the process, confirmed that the ROG Phone 5 will have an AniMe Matrix display, a Sn...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:17:00 +0100

The One Mix 4 starts at US$1,049.99 with 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD. (Image source: One-Netbook)

One Mix 4: Convertible laptop with a 16:10 display and an Intel Tiger Lake processor is now orderable

The One Mix 4 is now available to order from US$1,049.99. The convertible laptop has a 16:10 and 10.1-inch display, along with an Intel Tiger Lake processor and up to 16 GB of RAM. You can order the One Mix 4 directly from One-Net...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:41:00 +0100

Huawei launches the FreeBuds 4i. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches the FreeBuds 4i: new TWS earbuds with ANC and 10mm drivers

Huawei has introduced its latest TWS earbuds alongside its new Mate X2 foldable. The accessories are definitely the more affordable of the two; nevertheless, they have high-end specs such as active noise cancellation (ANC), wearer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:50:00 +0100

The Mate X2 has 4 color options. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches the Mate X2 with a new "Pinnacle Design", a secondary display and an astronomical price-tag

Huawei has announced the Mate X2 in China. This new foldable has been updated with an inward-folding design, much like its closest Samsung rival. However, the OEM has also set it apart with a new, space-saving design - on which a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:16:00 +0100

Some key Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 price details have been revealed online (image via Reddit)

Custom Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 models could cost as much as US$514

A new report has shed some light on how much some custom Nvidia Geforce RTX 3060 models could cost upon launch. At US$484.99 MSI's Ventus X2 is the most affordable of the lot. On the flip side, the MSI Gaming X Trio will cost an e...

Anil Satyanarayana, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:53:00 +0100

This year's Galaxy Watch may be running Wear OS, not Tizen. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung has two new Galaxy smartwatches in development and they may be running Wear OS

According to a new report, Samsung has two new Galaxy smartwatches in development, model numbers SM-R86x and SM-R87x. These smartwatches may be Samsung's first to run Android since 2013, with a pivot to Wear OS apparently on the c...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:43:00 +0100

This is, apparently, how the AirPods 3 will look. (Image source: 52Audio)

Apple AirPods 3 leaked with a refreshed design and a new charging case

A new leak has set expectations for the AirPods 3, Apple's next TWS earbuds. The AirPods 3 look like a cross between the AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, as does its charging case.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:31:00 +0100

S-Pen support on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 could make the Galaxy Note lineup redundant (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 S-Pen support could mean the end of the road for the Galaxy Note series, and a higher cost of entry for S-Pen ownership

Insider sources told Korean outlet ETNews that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 may suppor the Samsung Galaxy S-Pen. The line between the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S series has narrowed over the past few generations: Z Fold 3 support for the S-Pe...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:27:00 +0100

The entry-level Intel Core i5-11400 has shown up on Geekbench (image via ExtremeTech)

Intel Core i5-11400 Geekbench listings suggest that it is 30 percent faster than its predecessor in single-core tasks

A new set of Intel Core i5-11400 Geekbench listings have shown up online. The entry-level Rocket Lake-S CPU manages to net single-core scores of 1,490 and 1,500. Similarly, its multi-core scores are 6,576 and 6,640. We should know...

Anil Satyanarayana, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:13:00 +0100

Bluepoint could potentially leverage its experience to produce further remakes of PlayStation 3 classics (Image source: Bluepoint games)

Demon's Souls Remake creator Bluepoint could be acquired soon by Sony: New ninth-gen remakes for PlayStation 5 appear likely

Rumors from early last year on the ResetEra forum appear to have been lent further credence by a forum moderator stating that tipster MarsipanRumpan's claim of a Sony's upcoming Bluepoint acquisition is accurate and "only a matter...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:05:00 +0100

The Redmi K40 will be officially unveiled on February 25. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K40 racks up over a quarter-million reservations as Xiaomi secures another bona fide smartphone success

The Redmi K40 is due to be officially launched on February 25 and the smartphone is already being warmly embraced by potential buyers in China. Over a quarter-million bookings for the Redmi K40 have been made via a single retailer...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:23:00 +0100

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro are now receiving the Android 11 update in Europe

After sending out the Android 11 update to the Mi 10T Lite and Redmi 10X 5G last week, Xiaomi is now blessing owners of the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro with the latest version of the OS. The update is currently rolling out to th...

Ricci Rox, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:52:00 +0100

The original poster is asking for the equivalent of over US$1,000 per RTX 3060 card. (Image source: Onliner - edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards appear on Belarusian online marketplace before official launch for the equivalent of over US$1,000 each

Three Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 cards have appeared for sale on a Belarusian online marketplace days before the boards are officially launched. The asking price for the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Eagle OC cards is 2,800 Belarusian ru...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:41:00 +0100

Sony has not released a new pair of WF-1000XM earbuds since 2019. (Image source: Reddit via The Walkman Blog)

Sony WF-1000XM4 leaked with design overhaul shown from the WF-1000XM3

The first sighting of the Sony WF-1000XM4 may have appeared online. The WF-1000XM4 looks radically different compared to the WF-1000XM3, which Sony released in 2019.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:10:00 +0100

The Moto E7 Power is now official. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola launches the Moto E7 Power in India

The Moto E7 Power is the latest Motorola phone unleashed on the Indian market. However, it is slightly hard to see where it gets its new product name, as it has the same 5,000mAh battery as the E7 Plus. It also has the same MediaT...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:07:00 +0100

The Xiaomi Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro will have flagship displays. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro confirmed to have the same OLED and 120 Hz display as the Mi 11 and Galaxy S21 Ultra do; Redmi K40 tipped to launch globally as the Redmi Note 10 Pro

Xiaomi has confirmed yet more specifications about the Redmi K40 series, thought to launch as the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro. Not only will the pair feature the same display as the one found in the Mi 11 and Galaxy S21 Ultra, but...

Alex Alderson, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:24:00 +0100

AMD crowd-sources evidence for the fast-emerging 500-series chipset USB issue

AMD's official Reddit account has posted requesting reports from users about an increasingly well-publicized issue in which USB devices installed in or attached to 500-series chipset motherboards disconnect randomly and without wa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:23:00 +0100

The Galaxy S21 is the successor to the Galaxy S20 and is available at a much lower price.

Samsung Galaxy S21 in review: A more powerful and slightly improved version of the Galaxy S20

The Samsung Galaxy S21 succeeds the Galaxy S20 and proves to be a worthy successor to the high-end smartphone in our review: There are some upgrades, a fresh design, and a lower entry price.

Manuel Masiero, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:38:00 +0100

RX 6700 series reference cards are expected to look like this, which JayTwoCents leaked last year. (Image source: JayzTwoCents & Andreas Schilling)

New Radeon RX 6700 XT leak suggests that AMD will release two models next month with different specifications

Supposed specifications for the Radeon RX 6700 series have leaked, ahead of next month's anticipated release. Apparently, AMD plans to release two RX 6700 XT models, while the RX 6700 will arrive in April with just 6 GB of GDDR6 V...

Alex Alderson, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:31:00 +0100

The iQOO Neo5's retail packaging leak. (Source: Weibo)

iQOO Neo5: more details on the Snapdragon 870 phone reportedly emerge prior to its launch

The iQOO Neo5 has been touted as something of a flagship killer, as it has been rumored to launch with 88W charging and a punch-hole display in addition to its Snapdragon 870 SoC. Then again, its newest leaks hint that those specs...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:55:00 +0100

LG reportedly patents a new kind of rollable phone with a secondary display

Recent rumors suggest that LG's Rollable phone project is dead in the water. However, that has apparently not stopped the OEM filing a new patent based on the concept with the Chinese intellectual property office (CNIPA). It appea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:21:00 +0100

The Mi 11 Lite may have its bigger siblings' looks. (Source: The Pixel)

Xiaomi's Mi 11 Lite 5G may debut soon as it is cleared for launch in Singapore

Xiaomi is expected to launch a Lite version of its Mi 11 flagship smartphone soon. It is also rumored to have 4G and 5G variants, both of which have reportedly been certified by the Singaporean regulator IMDA. Therefore, they may ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:39:00 +0100

The Motorola Edge S could arrive globally as the Moto G100

Moto G100 makes its first Geekbench appearance running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset

The Motorola Edge S has shown up on Geekbench as the Moto G100, indicating that it could be launched globally soon. It managed to net a single-core score of 957 and a multi-core score of 2,815. This particular variant has 8GB of R...

Anil Satyanarayana, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:22:00 +0100

The RedmiBook Pro series features processors from Intel and AMD and dGPU options from Nvidia. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi shares first full RedmiBook Pro picture: Apple MacBook Pro mimic that also has Thunderbolt 4

Xiaomi has been showing more of the upcoming RedmiBook Pro laptop series off in a couple of new teaser images. Unsurprisingly, the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro has the look of an Apple MacBook Pro to it and also comes with a Thunderbolt 4...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:22:00 +0100

It has been rumored that AMD's Ryzen 7000 Zen 4-based series will be called Phoenix. (Image source: AMD/TowardsDataScience - edited)

Ryzen 7000 rumors start flying as "Phoenix" is revealed as AMD's likely Zen 4 successor to Rembrandt

It has been reported that “Phoenix” is the codename for the AMD series of chips that will eventually manifest into the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 mobile APUs. Unsurprisingly, rumors about AMD Phoenix have already started flying, with ...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:09:00 +0100

The Pixel 6 could bring a two-pronged approach to biometric authentication. (Image: Google)

Google Pixel 6 could bring back face unlock, intro under-display fingerprint sensor

Google could be set to bring back a facial recognition system for the Pixel 6 after dumping it for the Pixel 5. The Pixel 6 could also introduce an under-display fingerprint sensor in Pixel for the first time with a biometric auth...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:02:00 +0100

If Apple does relase a foldable iPhone, it could look like this concept render. (Image: iOS Beta News)

iPhone foldable still years from launch, might not see the light of day

Apple has been working on at least two different foldable iPhone prototypes or concepts with a view to potentially bringing one of the designs to market. However, a new report suggests that the company is only lukewarm on the idea...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 04:01:00 +0100

Auzai launches super-cheap 27-inch 2K monitor with 165 Hz refresh rate, G-Sync, and 1 ms response times for $249 USD after coupon (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Auzai launches super-cheap 27-inch 2K monitor with 165 Hz refresh rate, G-Sync, and 1 ms response times for $249 USD after coupon

It's one of the most affordable 27-inch monitors you can get when considering the size and long list of gaming-centric features included. Hopefully its colors and build quality will be up to snuff.

Allen Ngo, Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:35:00 +0100

The Realme GT might launch like this. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme GT leaks again with a racing-stripe finish and the AnTuTu score to match

Realme has recently confirmed that its next flagship smartphone will be called the GT and will launch on March 3, 2021. Now, one of its executives has posted what is claimed as an AnTuTu benchmarking score for the device. It appar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 19:32:00 +0100

The P50 might look like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei's 2021 smartphone production is estimated at 60% less compared to 2020 as rumors of a delayed P50 launch emerge

A Chinese news site claims that Huawei plans to make not much more than 80 million phones in 2021, as opposed to the ~189 million units it shipped in 2020. Meanwhile, other reports suggest it will also cut the P50 series' supply, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 18:44:00 +0100

ZTE teases its MWC Shanghai showcase. (Source: Weibo)

ZTE will launch its second-gen under-display camera at MWC Shanghai 2021

ZTE's CEO, Ni Fei, has confirmed that his company will bring the next generation of its under-display camera to the upcoming MWC Shanghai event. This technology, which features in the OEM's Axon 20 5G, enables a selfie shooter to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:59:00 +0100

Rollme's latest smartwatch boasts 4G/LTE, a bezel-free display and a relatively massive 1,600mAh battery

Rollme has just launched the Hero, its latest smartwatch with a completely bezel-free display. This is joined by a nano-SIM card slot for 4G/LTE connectivity in this wearable, not to mention up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:19:00 +0100

Android 11 update starts rolling out for the Redmi Note 8

After sending out the Android 11 update to phones like the Mi Note 10 Lite, Mi 10 Lite, and Mi 10T series, Xiaomi is now seeding the stable beta update to the ever-relevant Redmi Note 8, albeit only in China at the moment. The upd...

Ricci Rox, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:44:00 +0100

Nubia unveils its RedMagic 6 launch teaser. (Source: Weibo)

Nubia schedules its RedMagic 6 launch ahead of that of the ROG Phone 5

Nubia has asserted that its upcoming RedMagic 6 gaming flagship phones will "race ahead" in 2021. To this end, it has just pre-empted Asus' ROG Phone 5 by announcing that this new series will debut on March 4, 2021 - right after A...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:26:00 +0100

Indian gamers are taking action against scalpers selling PlayStation 5s for over US$1000 (Image source: Sony)

Where gamers are fighting back against scalpers: Angry Indian PlayStation 5 fans are pressuring Sony and kicking scalpers off eCommerce sites en masse

An IGN report indicates that Indian PlayStation 5 fans, already dealing with a US$700 MSRP are actively working to shut down scalpers, both by pressuring Sony and by reporting and initiating takedowns of scalper listings on eComme...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 13:34:00 +0100

Images of Rocket Lake Intel Core i9 packaging leaked: The i9-11900K is so fast its box can't keep up

Pictures of the packaging for the upcoming Intel Core i9 members of the Rocket Lake-S series have leaked online. While some of the top-end parts get typically blue boxes in Intel’s updated livery, the speedy i9-11900K gets unusual...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:19:00 +0100

The Intel Core i9-11900KF got stuck in the deep end when it came to multi-core performance. (Image source: Intel/Showbiz - edited)

Intel Core i9-11900KF plunges past 5 GHz on Geekbench but multi-core cramp leaves it out of its depth against AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 9 5900X

An Intel Core i9-11900KF processor from the Rocket Lake series has been spotted on Geekbench, where it managed a maximum frequency over 5 GHz. However, despite its fast clock rate, the single-core performance result left the i9-11...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:52:00 +0100

The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion will be succeded by the Galaxy Book Pro this May. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Book Go to feature new Snapdragon 8cx Gen X SoC with 40% faster GPU than the 8cx, will launch alongside the Galaxy Book Pro in May

Samsung will be refreshing its Galaxy Book lineup this May. The upcoming Galaxy Book lineup will include a 11th gen Tiger Lake processor-powered Galaxy Book Pro and a new Snapdragon 8cx Gen X-powered Galaxy Book Go. The leaked sli...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:49:00 +0100

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