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Rockstar Games has provided information about the improvements that it has made to GTA V on the  PS5. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

Rockstar Games is bringing several improvements to GTA V on next-gen consoles; PS5 version to benefit from a heap of changes

Rockstar Games has given an insight into what improvements it plans to bring to the next-generation version of GTA V. Specifically, how its triple-A game will differ on the PS5. The game will benefit from improved rendering distance and a higher resolution, among other changes.
Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2020 00:06
The Mi TV Lux looks great, but it is not all that usable. (Image source: Linus Tech Tips)

Mi TV Lux: Xiaomi's transparent OLED TV is both brilliant and pointless

OLED TVs cost stacks of cash anyway, but Xiaomi's transparent Mi TV Lux takes it up a notch. Costing around US$7,000, the Mi TV Lux looks brilliant, but its showstopper design is held back by its 1080p resolution and its limited connectivity.
Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2020 00:00
Pro1-X: A not-so-new smartphone developed between XDA Developers and F(x)tec. (Image source: F(x)tec)

Pro1-X: XDA Developers collaborates to create the world's first Lineage OS and Ubuntu Touch smartphone

The Pro1 X is a collaboration between F(x)tec and XDA Developers with native support for both LineageOS and Ubuntu Touch. The price is high for outdated hardware and long lead-times, though.
Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2020 23:57
The Amazfits GTR and GTS 2. (Source: Huami)

Huami launches the Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 smartwatches for the US and UK markets

The OEM Huami has held its global launch for the second-gen Amazfit GTR and GTS wearables, although they will only be released in the US and UK markets to start off with. These smartwatches feature blood-oxygen, heart-rate, sleep and stress monitors, which are analyzed using their in-house PAI system. They will be available through channels such as Amazon on their release.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2020 22:56
The Mi A3. (Source: AndroidPit)

New updates arrive for the Mi A3 as the Redmi Note 9S also starts receiving MIUI 12 globally

After sending out the highly awaited MIUI 12 update to the European version of the Redmi Note 9S, Xiaomi has now expanded the rollout by sending a similar update to the global variant of the device. The Mi A3 also happens to be receiving the October security patch.
Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2020 21:49
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex NP950QCG Review: Very Bright Display Thanks To Outdoor+ Mode

87% Samsung Galaxy Book Flex NP950QCG Review: Very Bright Display Thanks To Outdoor+ Mode

100 % sRGB. Samsung's 15.6-inch convertible offers a compact case, very good battery life, and a very bright display with a brightness of up to 600 nits. Its touchscreen display (QLED, IPS, FHD) does not only support finger but also stylus input using the included S Pen.
Intel Core i7-1065G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 15.6", 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Oct 2020 20:36
The next-gen consoles are set to deliver an enhanced 60 FPS PUBG experience (Image source: PUBG Corporation)

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will deliver a much-improved PUBG performance, with 60 FPS "Framerate Priority Mode"

Acclaimed battle royale PUBG will deliver enhanced performance on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. According to the PUBG Corporation, both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will deliver a 60 FPS experience when running under the "Framerate Priority Mode."
Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Oct 2020 20:01
The Redmi K30 Ultra combines a 120 Hz OLED panel with a very powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1000+

Xiaomi outclasses the test competition again with the Redmi K30 Ultra

The Redmi K30 Ultra comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ instead of a Qualcomm SoC; the former offers a lot of performance for a budget mid-range phone. In some benchmarks, the K30 Ultra outclasses the smartphone competition, especially in the graphics tests.
Marcus Herbrich, 27 Oct 2020 19:55
Cyberpunk 2077 will now arrive on December 10. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

CD Projekt Red delays Cyberpunk 2077 for the third time; over-ambition blamed this time

Here we go again. CD Projekt Red has delayed the release of Cyberpunk 2077 for the third time; this time re-scheduled for December 10. Apparently, the company is guilty of its own ambition this time.
Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2020 19:08
Razer's new Hallowe'en event is on. (Source: Razer)

Razer announces new deals in its Hallowe'en sale

Razer's freshly-announced Hallowe'en 2020 sale is good news for those in need of an older mobile gaming controller from this brand. There is also up to 23% off Black Widow keyboards and Mamba mice. Certain Blade laptops are US$100 less their usual price-tags.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2020 18:55
The Outlier Air V2 can last up to 12 hours from a single charge. (Image source: Creative Technology)

Creative Outlier Air V2 launched: Up to 34 hours of battery life with Qualcomm aptX, Qualcomm cVc 8.0 and touch controls

Creative Technology has launched a new pair of its Outlier Air earbuds, the V2. The new model builds on the Outlier Air and Outlier Gold by adding touch controls, while retaining the stellar battery life and sound quality of its predecessors. The Outlier Air V2 is available to order in the UK now and will launch in the US on November 5.
Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2020 18:25
NVIDIA will apparently utilise its GA102 GPU for the RTX 3070 Ti. (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is back and it could be launching soon with a 320 W TGP and 10 GB of GDDR6X VRAM

NVIDIA is rushing to release an RTX 3070 Ti after all, keen to take on AMD's impending 'Big Navi' cards. The card will be based on the company's GA102 GPU and will feature a 320 W TGP, along with 10 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. 7,424 CUDAs will be present too, as will 232 Tensor cores and 58 RT cores.
Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2020 18:17
The next AirPods Pro may not arrive until Q4 2021. (Image source: Zana Latif)

Apple has scaled-back the AirPods Studio because of production issues; AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 scheduled for release in 2021 with new designs

Apple has plenty of audio hardware in the works, Mark Gurman and Debby Wu of Bloomberg have revealed. A new pair of AirPods are on the agenda, as are a second-generation pair of AirPods Pro and the AirPods Studio.
Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2020 18:12
Qualcomm's new products may make for better next-gen mesh Wi-Fi. (Source: Google)

Qualcomm's latest solution for mesh networking may deploy gigabit-level Wi-Fi to the entire home with smaller footprints

Mesh networking is based on a set of repeaters that can be placed strategically around a building (usually a home) to ensure a good Wi-Fi signal in every room. Qualcomm has just announced its latest series of chipsets for this use-case, which, as it claims, can greatly improve on speeds while reducing the size of each new mesh point based on it.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2020 18:03
OnePlus announces its new sale. (Source: OnePlus)

Deal | OnePlus announces a discount on its first-gen Buds, which are also back in gray

OnePlus' first-ever TWS earbuds were AirPod clones, but did come with a gray variant at least. They have been out of stock in many countries for some time, however. The OEM has now revealed that they are back in its store now, however, and that they are US$20 off their regular price right now.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2020 16:59
The new DOOGEE S96 Pro. (Source: DOOGEE)

DOOGEE launches the S96 Pro as the world’s first rugged Android 10 phone with IR night-vision

DOOGEE's latest in its line of durable smartphones is the S96 Pro. This device counts a 20MP Sony "night vision" sensor among its 4 rear cameras. It also has a colossal battery of over 6000mAh in capacity, an ingress-protection rating of up to IP69K and the MediaTek Helio G90 SoC.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2020 16:20
AMD is buying out Xilinx in a US$35 billion dollar deal (Image source: Xilinx)

AMD announces agreement to buy out chipmaker Xilinx for US$35 billion, just a month after NVIDIA's ARM acquisition

One month after NVIDIA acquired ARM, AMD announced a US$35 billion buyout of chipmaker Xilinx. The major acquisition is set to significantly broaden AMD's pool of engineers and could give the company a vital edge over a struggling Intel.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Oct 2020 15:11
AMD could surprise us even more with the Navi 21 presentation tomorrow. (Image Source: PCGamer)

Nvidia RTX 3080 in trouble: AMD rumored to show the RX 6800 XT GPU winning in considerably more games, both in 4K and 1440p

Info regarding the official Navi 21 presentation tomorrow has been leaked and things are not looking good for the RTX 3080 GPUs from Nvidia. Sources close to RedGamingTech claim that the RX 6800 XT cards will show better raster performance in significantly more 1440p and 4K titles. Once again, the ray tracing performance of the AMD cards is said to lag behind, still, at least it is on par with the RTX 2080 Ti in this regard. We could expect something similar to DLSS by early 2021.
Bogdan Solca, 27 Oct 2020 14:58
The Galaxy S21 series will sport new-look camera housings. (Image source: MySmartPrice)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus will share many key design characteristics

More clues about the design of the Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus have turned up online, seemingly confirming past leaks for Samsung's next trio of flagship smartphones. The Galaxy S21 Plus will reputedly resemble a slightly larger version of the Galaxy S21, even more so than the Galaxy S20 Plus does to the Galaxy S20.
Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2020 14:04
Googlefier can bring GMS to Honor and Huawei smarpthones. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Googlefier: Bring Google apps and services to Huawei and Honor devices with a simple tool

Hacking Google apps and services have returned to Honor and Huawei devices, courtesy of Googlefier. The workaround can bring Google Mobile Services to devices like the Mate 30 Pro and P40 Pro.
Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2020 13:31
1MORE omthing AirFree TWS hands-on review (Source: 1MORE)

1MORE omthing AirFree TWS hands-on - Excellent fit, quality build, good sound, great value

My quest for good wireless earbuds below the US$50 price point continues with the 1MORE omthing AirFree. Since we are talking about a piece of hardware that can be purchased for as low as US$25, we need to see if the shortcuts used to achieve this price decreased the product's overall value too much.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Oct 2020 13:22
The Xbox Series X is unsurprisingly much quieter than the PS4 Pro. (Image source: Microsoft/Sony - edited)

Xbox Series X and S consoles are quieter than a whisper and owners can laugh at PS4 Pro users without being heard

An infographic depicting the alleged noise development of various consoles has been posted online showing the Xbox Series X to be apparently quieter than a whisper during operation. While the PlayStation 5 is not present, the divisive graph has the PS4 Pro at the wrong end of the scale closing in on the noise level of a hair dryer.
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Oct 2020 10:56
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets One UI 3.0 beta update in the US alongside the Note 20 Ultra

One UI 3.0 beta update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra rolling out in the US

In addition to the Sprint and T-Mobile customers that receive the One UI 3.0 beta update on the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra — alongside those who use the unlocked versions of these handsets — in the US. The good news is that this update is also rolling out in other markets, such as India and Germany.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Oct 2020 10:19
The Redmi K30S. (Ssource: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30S in China as a rebranded, cheaper Mi 10T

Xiaomi has now launched its newest device, the Redmi K30S, in its home country of China. The Redmi K30S is, for all intents and purposes, a rebranded Mi 10T for certain markets, and it carries an appropriate price tag, starting at €325 versus the Mi 10T's €499.
Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2020 09:59
Etisalat's 4G network offers the world's fastest mobile internet connectivity (Image source: Etisalat)

What's the world's fastest mobile network? UAE's Etisalat tops the list at 99 Mbps, followed by South Korea

5G networks are set to transform the mobile data experience. However, very robust 4G infrastructure means that people in some countries already have access to ultra-fast connectivity. Etisalat in the UAE tops the list, offering speeds of nearly 100 Mbps on average, 3 times higher than the US average of 33 Mbps.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Oct 2020 09:43
The PlayStation 5 DualSense controller seems to work with PC and Android devices as well. (Image Source: PlayStation)

PS5 DualSense Controller can play Forza Horizon 4 via Microsoft xCloud on a Pixel 5, teardown reveals a 1,560 mAh battery

The official unboxing embargo of the PlayStation 5 lifts today, but YouTuber Austin Evans got an early feel for the console's DualSense controller. While the actual PS5 demo is still some time away, Evans could pair the DualSense controller to a Surface Laptop Go and a Pixel 5. He could also game on the Pixel 5 using this controller via Microsoft xCloud. Teardown of the DualSense controller revealed a 1,560 mAh battery among other cool hardware.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Oct 2020 08:06
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will probably be released in January 2021

Galaxy S21 Ultra: Samsung's upcoming flagship will allegedly come with two telephoto lenses, support for S Pen inputs, and more

Although it is not official yet, Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy S21 Ultra sometime in January 2021. The flagship will reportedly come with a 6.8-inch AMOLED panel clocked at 120Hz, a quad-camera array with two telephoto lenses, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. It is expected to retail at US$1,300 for the base variant with 128GB of storage and 12GB of RAM.
Anil Satyanarayana, 27 Oct 2020 06:13
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Zen 3 CPU-Z benchmark (Source: CPU-Z)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Zen 3 benchmarks leak, 11% faster than the Intel Core i9-10900K

The CPU-Z benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Zen 3 are out and everything looks impressive: 11% faster than the Intel Core i9-10900K and 25% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X in single-core, as well as 10% slower than the Core i9-10900K and 17% faster than the Ryzen 7 3800XT when all cores are being used.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Oct 2020 06:07
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is due to be released soon

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti spotted on GPU-Z with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM; mid-November launch imminent

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's specs are all but confirmed, thanks to a new GPU-Z listing. It will feature a GA104-200 GPU, 4,864 CUDA cores, and 8GB of VRAM with a memory bandwidth of 448GB/s. NVIDIA is expected to launch the card sometime in November for around US$400.
Anil Satyanarayana, 27 Oct 2020 02:48
A schematic of the new OLED panel's make-up. (Source: SAIT)

Samsung’s next-gen OLED panels could upgrade to five-figure pixel densities

A new development in OLED technology could result in ultra-high-resolution displays, thanks to the latest developments in increasingly thin, effective solar panels. It involves cutting-edge physics that could be relevant to both fields, which feature in a new paper co-written by R&D scientists at Samsung.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2020 23:44
iPhone 13 is expected to feature the Snapdragon X60 5G modem and may finally sport a 120 Hz display. (Image Source: Apple)

iPhone 13: rumored portless shift to MagSafe, 120 Hz display, possibility of an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a confirmed Snapdragon X60 5G modem

Even as the iPhone 12 is still pretty new, rumors about the iPhone 13 have already started making the rounds. The iPhone 13 (or whatever it will be called) may go completely portless in favor of the new MagSafe technology and is also likely to sport a 120 Hz displays. An in-display fingerprint sensor is a possibility a Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G modem is more or less confirmed.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Oct 2020 20:54
A whole bunch of Asus ZenBook and VivoBook laptops are now shipping with 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake CPUs (Image source: Newegg)

A whole bunch of Asus ZenBook and VivoBook laptops are now shipping with 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake CPUs

Asus doesn't want to miss out on that lucrative holiday shopping season by launching not one, but eleven different Intel Tiger Lake laptop models and even more SKUs for users to choose from.
Allen Ngo, 26 Oct 2020 20:20
LG Display reports a good 3Q2020. (Source: LG)

LG Display reports a return to profitability for the first quarter of the last seven

LG's display division has just released its financial performance figures for the third quarter of 2020 (3Q2020). It has posted a net profit of about US$9.7 million, whereas it reported losses in 2Q2020 and in 3Q2019. There are also year-on-year (YoY) and quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) gains in revenue and operating profits in this new report.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2020 18:41
Destruction AllStars PlayStation 5-exclusive title delayed to early 2021 (Source: PlayStation.Blog)

PlayStation 5-exclusive Destruction AllStars launch postponed for early 2021

Initially announced as one of the Sony-published launch titles for the upcoming PlayStation 5 console, the vehicular combat game Destruction AllStars has had its launch date pushed to early 2021. The good part is that the game will come (almost) for free with a PlayStation Plus membership.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Oct 2020 18:29
Is this a sign the Vivo X60 may launch soon? (Source: Weibo via MySmartPrice)

Rumor | Vivo will unveil a new Android skin with the launch of the X60 series

Vivo is rumored to launch its camera-centric successors to the X50 line of phones soon, perhaps before 2020 is out. These devices are also now thought to introduce a new Android skin developed by this company. This "Origin OS" is now slated to have the quality necessary to challenge rivals from OnePlus or Samsung.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2020 17:27
The TONE FREEs are back, with ANC this time. (Source: LG)

The latest version of LG's signature TWS earbuds have ANC

LG now has a few generations of its TONE FREE AirPod-clones under its belt. Now, it has announced a new one. These buds look much like the old, except that they support active noise-cancelling (ANC) this time. Their series' UVnano self-disinfecting technology is also still here.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2020 16:39
The new Redmi K30S may look a lot like this. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi is slated to launch the Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition in China

Redmi is set to add a new member to the K30 series tomorrow, albeit in China only. However, the rest of the world has apparently already seen this phone, as it is a rebranded Mi 10T. Nevertheless, it is projected to sell for prices in keeping with its budget-friendly flagship-killer kin.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2020 15:56
Micron 2300 512GB MTFDHBA512TDV SSD Benchmarks

Micron 2300 512GB MTFDHBA512TDV SSD Benchmarks

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Toshiba Kioxia XG6 KXG60PNV512G SSD Benchmarks

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OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Nord N100 and Nord N10 5G in Europe

OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100 released in Europe; North American launch to follow soon

OnePlus' two new low-cost smartphones are now up for grabs in Europe. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC, a quad-camera array, a 4,300mAh battery, and will cost €329. At €179, the OnePlus Nord N100 gets you a Snapdragon 460n, three rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery.
Anil Satyanarayana, 26 Oct 2020 15:26
The Redmi 9 is a cheap and cheerful smartphone that seems to have very limited official OEM support. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi's unofficial update policy gives short shrift to the Redmi, Redmi Note, and POCO C series

A reported update policy operated by Xiaomi in regard to MIUI and Android upgrades has shown the smartphone series favored by the Chinese OEM and which are more likely to be neglected. The unofficial list reveals that owners of Redmi (not Redmi K), Redmi Note, POCO M, and POCO C smartphones will receive the least upgrades.
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Oct 2020 12:22
The Redmi Note 9 Pro family is now receiving MIUI 12. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 finally lands on the Redmi Note 9S in Europe as Xiaomi also expands rollout for the Redmi Note 9 Pro

Xiaomi is slowly continuing with the MIUI 12 rollout for the Snapdragon 720G-powered arm of the Redmi Note 9 family. The latest devices to receive MIUI 12 are the European variant of the Redmi Note 9S and the Indonesian model of the Redmi Note 9 Pro, keeping with reports from a week ago.
Ricci Rox, 26 Oct 2020 11:22
The PlayStation 5 stands out in design and size. (Image source: Sony via Reddit - u/batgamerman)

PlayStation 5 devkit and final next-gen console designs are revolutionary in comparison to previous efforts leaving high expectations for the PS6

Looking through images that compare PlayStation devkits with the final products reveals a couple of things: Both the PlayStation 5 devkit and final design PS5 console are revolutionary in comparison to their predecessors, and a lot can be expected from the PS6 devkit now Sony has raised this particular bar.
Column by Daniel R Deakin, 26 Oct 2020 10:44
The Surface Duo can already be had at discounts of US$200 just six weeks after launching. (Image: Microsoft)

Just six weeks after launch, Surface Duo price cuts of US$200 are riling early adopters

Microsoft’s Surface Duo is already starting to see some relatively steep price cuts of up to US$200. Naturally, early adopters aren’t happy and Microsoft isn’t doing a lot to appease customers other than pointing then to the 60-day return policy.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Oct 2020 10:43
The Galaxy Z Fold2 didn't end up supporting the S-Pen despite rumors. (Image: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold3 could finally bring S-Pen support to the foldable

Samsung could be finally bringing S-Pen support to its Galaxy Z Fold line with next year’s model. According to a new report, the Galaxy Z Fold3 will add the long awaited feature thanks to the introduction of thicker foldable glass and some other tweaks.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Oct 2020 10:08
The new Gigaset GS4 supports wireless charging with up to 15 Watts. (Source: Gigaset)

Gigaset GS4: New smartphone "Made in Germany" comes with wireless charging and removable battery for €229

German smartphone manufacturer Gigaset has announced the Gigaset GS4, a new smartphone that occupies an interesting niche in its price class. For €229, you get an otherwise average device with wireless charging and a removable battery.
Cornelius Wolff, 26 Oct 2020 08:11
We just wasted $900 on the Surface Laptop Go so you wouldn't have to

We just wasted $900 on the Surface Laptop Go so you wouldn't have to

Microsoft's latest laptop is both a great netbook and a terrible Ultrabook. If you're thinking about spending $900 on the Surface Laptop Go, then you may as well just consider the more capable 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3 instead.
Allen Ngo, 26 Oct 2020 06:42
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - The Final Countdown achievement (Source: Black Ops Cold War Tracker)

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War achievements list leaks online and gamers are not quite excited

The now — unofficially, of course — declassified achievement list for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War contains no less than 44 items that cover various milestones that players need to reach in the campaign, multiplayer, and zombie modes. The platinum trophy gets awarded to those who hit 1,000 points.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Oct 2020 06:18
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 with the Nvidia GPU is better for gaming

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 with the Nvidia GPU is better for gaming

With the Yoga Slim 7 14, Lenovo offers users the choice between AMD and Intel processors. We have tested both versions.
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Oct 2020 06:12
The interest in smart home devices among different household types. (Source: Parks Associates)

Having a home security system may make it more likely for you to buy a smart home device

A new research report has concluded that 63% of households with residential security equipment in the US are now considering buying a smart home device in the next 12 months compared to 40% of broadband internet-using households. Therefore, it seems that the trend toward integration with assistants such as Amazon Alexa among home-grade security OEMs is paying off in that respect.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2020 23:17
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