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The new improved Bose Sleepbuds II. (Image: Bose)

Bose revisits better sleep through sound with Sleepbuds II

Bose is trying its hand at marrying its audio expertise with improving sleep with the just-launched Sleepbuds II. The new model addresses the battery life concerns with the original model and also comes with the promise of improve...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:27:00 +0200

The Microsoft Surface Pro X is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Arm-based chipset. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft, Qualcomm partner on App Assure to get Windows 10 on ARM PCs ready for the Apple Silicon MacBook challenge

Microsoft and Qualcomm have partnered to expand the App Assure Program to Windows 10 PCs powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx SoCs. The aim of the program is to encourage developers to make their apps compatible with Windows 10 on...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:44:00 +0200

The Pixel 5 will apparently have a plastic back, despite its launch price of €629. (Image source: Dave Lee)

New Google Pixel 5 leak points to a plastic back as a headphone jack is confirmed for the Pixel 4a (5G)

The Google Pixel 5 will have a plastic back, according to YouTuber Dave Lee. The Pixel 4a (5G) will be the larger of the two models and will be the only one to feature a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Google will announce both the Pixel 5...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:41:00 +0200

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 features lifestyle monitoring such as heart rate, sleep, and women's health. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band global sales top 13 million units for Q2 2020 as Pro and Lite variant rumors still linger for the Mi Band 5

Details about the sales records for the Xiaomi Mi Band series, both domestic and international, have been shared by Huami’s CEO Huang Wang. The health-focused smart bracelets from the Chinese OEM are the world’s number 1 most-ship...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:15:00 +0200

The Huami Amazfit GTS 2 comes in a choice of three colors. (Image source: Huami - edited)

Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatch from Huami launched: Light, thin, and colorful with blood oxygen measurement and smart voice assistant for 999 yuan (US$147)

The Amazfit GTS 2 from Huami is now official, with the fun but functional smartwatch already on sale in China. The GTS 2 has had a design overhaul from the first generation, with a borderless display and lighter weight included. T...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:19:00 +0200

The Amazfit GTR 2 with the sports edition on the left and the classic model on the right. (Image source: Huami - edited)

Huami launches the Amazfit GTR 2 smartwatch: Two editions with NFC, up to 38-day battery life, and blood oxygen detection from 999 yuan (US$147)

The Huami Amazfit GTR 2 smartwatch has been launched in China at a very competitive price starting from 999 yuan (US$147). The GTR 2 mixes form with function so that buyers can expect an elegant-looking wearable that also provides...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:08:00 +0200

HP EliteBook 830 G7 impresses in almost every aspect except one

Its Core i7 processor is almost 40 percent slower than on the Dell latitude 9510 2-in-1 equipped with the exact same CPU. The deficit can be attributed to the s...
Intel Core i7-10810U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.3" | 1.3 kg

Allen Ngo, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 08:16:00 +0200

There will be no MIUI 12 beta development for almost two weeks. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi suspends MIUI 12 beta development between September 30 to October 12

MIUI 12 beta and internal testing will be halted between September 30 and October 12, according to a new report. The break in development may also result in a pause to phase three of Xiaomi's MIUI 12 release schedule for devices l...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:56:00 +0200

The Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro have received their first MIUI 12 update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro receive MIUI 12 update as OS upgrade goes global for the Mi Mix 3 5G

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro have received their first MIUI 12 update in India. The OS upgrade should precede equivalents for the global, European, Russian and Turkish branches of MIUI, which are yet to receive Xi...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:49:00 +0200

Samsung launches the 980 PRO SSD globally

The 980 PRO NVMe M.2 is a new Samsung SSD designed for high-performance PCs - and, according to all its leaks, the PlayStation 5. Its maker has finally formally unleashed it on the world. Its ultra-high read and write speeds have ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:24:00 +0200

It seems that the AirPods Studio will arrive in multiple colours. (Image source: @choco_bit)

The Apple AirPods Studio may have a U1 chip for seamless wearing as supposed video leaks

Rumour has it that Apple will utilise the U1 chip in the AirPods Studio, its first set of AirPods-branded over-ear headphones. Reputedly set to launch for US$349, the AirPods will be highly customisable and have so far been spotte...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:20:00 +0200

The LG K71 features a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. (Image source: LG)

LG K71 unveiled with a 6.8-inch display and stylus support

LG has released a new smartphone, the K71. The new mid-range smartphone has a 6.8-inch display, 4 GB of RAM and stylus support. A 4,000 mAh battery is onboard too, as are four cameras.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:17:00 +0200

The Pixel 5 will be more compact than the Pixel 4 series. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

Leaked Google Pixel 5 details confirm Snapdragon 765G, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and the design of upcoming €629 smartphone

New leaks have confirmed nearly every aspect of the Google Pixel 5, which is due to arrive on September 30. The €629 device will feature a 6.0-inch display, a Snapdragon 765G chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Additionall...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:13:00 +0200

Yikes, Xbox Series X 1 TB SSD expansion card will purportedly cost at least $199 USD or half the price of a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition

The proprietary Xbox Seagate drives are going to cost an arm and a leg relative to the prices of the new consoles themselves if you plan on expanding their storage capacities.

Allen Ngo, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:13:00 +0200

TV Plus: now on premium smartphones. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung ports its free TV Plus app to newer Galaxy S- and Note-series smartphones

Samsung US has announced that the OEM's TV Plus app is coming to smartphones. This means the 2020 and 2019 Galaxy Note and S flagships will be able to access this service, whereas it had only been available on smart screens prior ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:27:00 +0200

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro may start at €499 and €599.90, respectively. (Image source: Xiaomi via Amazon Spain)

The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro may be cheaper than expected as September 30 launch announced

The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro may be cheaper than expected, according to new reports. The Mi 10T will supposedly retail for just €499 in Europe, while the Mi 10T Pro will start at €599.90 with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM....

Alex Alderson, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:11:00 +0200

Killer's new Ethernet dongle. (Source: Rivet Networks)

Rivet Networks announces the new Killer USB type C 3.1 to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter

The Killer brand of networking products has unveiled its latest adapter: one with a USB type C connector at one end and an RJ-45 jack rated for up to 2.5 gigabit Ethernet at the other. Rivet Networks asserts it is the world's firs...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:44:00 +0200

Sony's PS5 custom console APU manufactured by TSMC and AMD (Image Source: HardZone.es)

PS5 and Xbox Series X next gen consoles could face shortages until mid-2021

The demand for the next gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft is expected to greatly offset the supply, as the console APU yields are still not that great. This could lead to prolonged shortages that could last until mid-2021, desp...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:25:00 +0200

The Redmi K30T may be a Chinese version of the Mi 10T series but with Redmi branding like the Redmi K30 Ultra, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30T will arrive before the end of the year with a 144 Hz screen and 108 MP Samsung HM2 camera

Rumour has it that Xiaomi is working on another Redmi smartphone, the Redmi K30T. The device should be with us before the end of the year and may bear a striking resemblance to the Mi 10T Pro.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:17:00 +0200

AMD Zen+ Ryzen processors are now available for Chromebooks. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD expands Chromebook APU offerings with new Zen-based Athlon C and Zen+-based Ryzen C SKUs; 14+ shipping designs expected from OEMs this year

AMD has announced the expansion of its Chromebook-focused lineup to include 14 nm Zen-based Athlon and 12 nm Zen+-based Ryzen processors. The new APUs for Chromebooks allow Chrome OS users to run more capable apps natively or via ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:07:00 +0200

The GAAFET transistor design (Image Source: Anandtech)

TSMC to implement gate-all-around (GAAFET) transistors on the 2 nm nodes by 2023

TSMC surprised everyone when it announced that its 3 nm nodes will not use GAAFET transistors. Meanwhile, the Taiwanese foundries decided to speed up the release of the 2 nm nodes, which will finally adopt the GAAFET design. Still...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:06:00 +0200

The DCS-8302LH Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera. (Source: D-Link)

D-Link releases a "True FHD" Wi-Fi security camera with AI person detection, weatherproofing and IPv6 support

D-Link has announced the DCS-8302LH Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera. Despite one part of its name, the OEM asserts it is sleek and sophisticated to have inside the house as well. It also packs features such as IR for night vision, AI...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:03:00 +0200

Qualcomm has released a new 5G-ready SoC

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G launched with new Adreno 619 GPU, Kryo 570 cores, and more

Qualcomm has launched a new mid-range 5G-ready SoC called the Snapdragon 750G. It comes with Qualcomm's latest Kryo 540 CPU cores and supports both mmwave and sub-6GHz 5G networks, 120Hz FHD+ displays, and more. The chip is expec...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:54:00 +0200

The "Watch GT 2 Porsche Design" on camera. (Source: GizmoChina)

Rumor | The Huawei Watch GT 2 has an upcoming Porsche Design variant

A YouTube channel has allegedly posted a video of a heretofore-unreleased Huawei wearable called the Watch GT 2 Porsche Design. It seems much like the rest of its possible series, albeit with a new bezel and boot animation. This m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:22:00 +0200

The OnePlus 8T will be unveiled on October 15

The OnePlus 8T will reportedly cost €599 (US$703) in Europe

A new leak suggests that the OnePlus 8T will retail at €599 (US$703) in Europe. It is contradicted by another report, which states that the starting price could be as high as €799 (US$937). OnePlus will officially unveil the devic...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:26:00 +0200

LG's new rollable display patent. (Source: USPTO via LetsGoDigital)

LG patents a pull-out display device with stylus support

LG has previously teased or showcased devices with rollable displays. Now, its latest patent, approved by the US Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO) in September 2020, may show the OEM's latest take on the technology. It is a bo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:25:00 +0200

The MP mt46 features an AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U. (All images via HP)

HP debuts two new Ryzen-based mobile thin clients: HP mt32 and HP mt46

HP announced two new mobile thin clients today, both of which can run either Windows 10 IoT or HP's ThinPro OS. The mobile thin clients will feature AMD Ryzen CPUs.

Sam Medley, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0200

The HP Chromebox Enterprise G3 is a tiny but powerful Chrome OS desktop. (All images via HP)

HP unleashes the Chromebox G3, a Chrome OS mini desktop with 10th Gen Intel CPUs

The HP Chromebox Enterprise G3 is a powerful Chrome OS desktop with 10th Gen Intel CPUs, up to 16 GB of RAM, and up to 128 GB of NVMe SSD storage. The machine is targeted at office professionals, educators, and others in need of a...

Sam Medley, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0200

HP has launched a new small form factor PC

HP t540 small form factor desktop launched with an embedded AMD Ryzen R1305G CPU, Vega 3 graphics, and more

HP has launched a new compact desktop for enterprise use. The HP t540 Thin Client comes with an AMD Ryzen R1305G CPU, Vega 3 iGPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, 512GB of solid-state storage, two USB Type-C ports, and a Wi-Fi 6 antenna. Its pr...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0200

HP has released a new version of its ThinPro operating system

HP ThinPro 7.2 OS will be available on select devices this December

HP has unveiled the latest version of its ThinPro OS for enterprise devices. ThinPro 7.2 has a locked file system and SecureBoot signing for added security. It also supports a host of virtual desktop environments like Citrix and V...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0200

The HP Pro C645 Chromebook uses AMD's new C-series processors. (Source: HP)

The HP Pro C645 Chromebook boosts AMD in the enterprise with new Athlon C and Ryzen C processors

HP has announced an Athlon or Ryzen-based model to complement their Intel-based HP Pro C640 which released earlier in August. The new AMD Athlon C and Ryzen C options combine with up to 16 GB RAM and a 128 GB NVMe drive to create ...

Craig Ward, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0200

The Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 may not be released until October 15. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) release date of October 15 offered by UK retailer

Google's next smartphones will not be released until October 15 according to a UK retailer listing, despite their announcement on September 30. Google has stated the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) the two devices will be available to p...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:45:00 +0200

HP has refreshes the Pavilion 15 with new AMD CPUs

HP Pavilion 15 refreshed with AMD Ryzen 4000 series Renoir CPUs

HP has launched AMD Renoir-powered variants of the HP Pavilion 15. It can be configured with an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U or a Ryzen 7 4700U CPU. It uses the onboard Vega iGPU and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of solid-state stor...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0200

The new HP Pavilion 13 starts at US$679.99. (Image source: HP)

HP Pavilion 13: Compact Tiger Lake laptop launched in three colours for US$679.99

HP has overhauled the Pavilion 13, the most compact laptop in its Pavilion series. The new machine features Intel Tiger Lake processors, an 84% screen-to-body ratio and a choice of colours. The HP Pavilion 13 starts at US$679.99.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0200

The Pavilion 14 features a new design and more powerful internals. (Image source: HP)

HP Pavilion 14 launched with Intel Tiger Lake processors, an NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU and a UHD display

The new HP Pavilion 14 is here with a refreshed design, new processors and in a choice of six colours. The Tiger Lake laptop can be equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU too and starts from just US$579.99.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0200

The Xiaomi Mi 8 will have to cloak itself as a Google Pixel 4a for this custom ROM. (Image source: Xiaomi/Google - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 8 gets a Google Pixel 3 Android 11 port and the Mi 9T (Redmi K20) is stable thanks to the AOSP 11.0 custom ROM

Both the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 9T (also known as the Redmi K20) have received new custom ROM support that gives owners the chance to try out the Android 11 experience. The Mi 8 might have to camouflage itself as a Google Pixel 4a for...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:46:00 +0200

The Flexpai Royole 2 looks to have improved across all key areas. (Image: Royole)

Royole Flexpai 2 foldable goes official with Snapdragon 865, fold flat design, other refinements

Chinese company Royole has officially launched the Flexpai 2, its foldable smartphone competitor to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Huawei Mate X. The new device boasts powerful performance and unique display char...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:38:00 +0200

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a full-screen display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 rollout for third-batch Xiaomi devices such as the Mi Mix 2, Mi Max 3, and Redmi S2 reportedly in progress

The MIUI 12 rollout for smartphones listed in Xiaomi’s third batch of devices to receive the software update has seemingly commenced. Certain smartphones on the list, such as the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and Mi Note 3, have already started...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:04:00 +0200

The incredibly fast XPG Gammix S70 features error-correcting technology. (Image source: ADATA)

The XPG Gammix S70 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 SSD from ADATA will woo gamers and future PlayStation 5 owners alike with its 7,400 MB/s sequential read speeds

ADATA has revealed its new XPG Gammix S70 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 solid state drive that has the potential to reach incredible sequential read speeds of 7,400 MB/s. Video editors and gamers will no doubt be delighted by its potential...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:05:00 +0200

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is expected to utilize under-display camera technology. (Fan-made render; image source: new.qq/Tencent)

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 Geekbench scores show above 20% performance gains over the Mi 10 thanks to the 5nm Snapdragon 875

Supposed Geekbench results for the Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone have appeared online. According to the scores, which might be fake, the future flagship that is possibly slated for an early 2021 launch managed to amply surpass the Xiaom...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:56:00 +0200

Apple is reportedly working on a mid-range chip called the B14

Apple will reportedly use a scaled-down version of the A14 Bionic on the iPhone 12 Mini

The soon-to-be-released iPhone 12 Mini will allegedly run a scaled-down version of the A14 Bionic. Dubbed as the Apple B14, the chip will also appear alongside subsequent variants of the iPhone SE. The B14 is, in all likelihood, a...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:16:00 +0200

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