Intel and HP Omen are now official sponsors for upcoming Overwatch League tournament
Expect heavy advertisements for Intel Coffee Lake processors and HP Omen PCs when tuning into Blizzard's ambitious eSports broadcasts.
Lenovo purchases 51 percent of Fujitsu's PC business, helps them aim for the number one spot
A joint venture partnership has been announced between Lenovo, the Development Bank of Japan, and Fujitsu which results in Lenovo obtaining a controlling share of the new collaboration.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Desktop) GPU - Benchmarks and Specs
2432 Pascal cores @ 1607MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5 @ 8000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Desktop) graphics card for desktops.
Intel and ARM collaborating on next gen 3.5 GHz 10 nm Cortex A mobile processor
The next gen 10 nm mobile CPU runs at 3.5 GHz and 0.5 V, with an outstanding energy efficiency of 0.25 mW/MHz. Additionally, Intel and ARM will update the existing Cortex A55 to Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process, which will enable it to run at 2.35 GHz and 0.4 V.
Qualcomm profits down 90%, Snapdragon sales still going strong
The ongoing Apple lawsuit proves to be a thorn in Qualcomm's side. Net income is down from US$1.6 billion to US$168 million compared to last year's Q4 report. SoC sales have not been affected, however, and the stocks did not drop too much.
LandingZone Unveils Docking Station for the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
LandingZone has released its new Docking Station for 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros with Touch Bar. Although not Thunderbolt-enabled, it brings with it 16 ports that will keep most users happy.
Xiaomi launches Redmi Y series in India
Xiaomi has launched two new devices for the Indian market, with both being selfie-focuses budget offerings. The two devices, the Y1 and Y1 Lite will ship with MIUI 9 and feature 16 MP selfie cameras.
Xiaomi to offer multiple deals for 11.11
Xiaomi is set to offer a number of deals for the 11.11 shopping festival in China, most notable of them being the new Mi A1 which will be available at a nigh-irresistible price of US$195.
Lenovo Yoga 920-13IKB (i7-8550U, FHD) Convertible Review
Watchband-hinged 2-in-1. Lenovo's flagship consumer convertible with 13.9-inch screen now comes with Kaby Lake R hardware and a few other noteworthy updates. Our review takes a look how the Yoga 920 compares to other 2-in-1s as far as performance, battery life, and fan noise are concerned.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.9", 1.4 kg
Nintendo's shipment figures show that customers really wanted the Super Nintendo Classic Edition
The President of Nintendo, Tatsumi Kimishima, has announced shipping figures for the SNES Classic Edition during their latest financial briefing. He also stated that production would continue going forward and gave a reminder that the NES Classic Edition will return in 2018.
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New Player: Razer Phone Smartphone officially announced & hands-on
Surprise, surprise. It's a phone! Rumors have been going around for a while that the gaming specialist Razer might be producing a smartphone. These have been encouraged by posts from the company's boss, Min-Lian Tan, himself. Now, Razor has let the cat out of the bag and announced that it will be expanding its portfolio with a high-end smartphone for gamers.
QNAP now shipping the AMD Ryzen-powered TS-x77 business NAS
The new QNAP TS-x77 NAS for business customers is powered by AMD Ryzen 5 1600 and AMD Ryzen 7 1700 processors and comes with 6, 8, or 12 bays. It runs the intelligent QTS 4.3 operating system and features up to 64 GB RAM.
Acer Swift 3 SF314-52G (i7-8550U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review
Dim screen. Acer stuffs lots of computing power into the compact Swift 3 and even manages to deliver long battery life. The dim, glossy screen is its weak spot.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 14", 1.6 kg
Black Friday comes early (for Dell)
It's the holiday season, which means Black Friday deals are coming. Dell is kicking things off with some enticing deals on XPS and Alienware notebooks and desktops. The sale is on now until 8 AM EST on November 3.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Laptop And Desktop Benchmarks
Legendary or trashy? Like its predecessor the new Wolfenstein II combines humorous elements with a rather grave and serious suppressive regime rebel story. The underlying framework has been completely renovated though, and it is now based on the id Tech 6 engine. Our benchmark test will reveal which (mobile) GPU is going to be capable of running the first person shooter smoothly.
ARM readies Mali-D71 mobile display processor with VR and HDR capabilities
The Mali-D71 display processor introduces the new CoreLink MMU-600 and Assertiev Display 5 units that enable the HDR10 color space and VR features at 4K resolutions / 120 fps. These chips should be launched with early 2019 smartphones.
Sony releases quarterly financial figures - Smartphone division takes hit
Sony has released its financial report for the second quarter of its fiscal year (July - September), with its smartphone business seeing a decline in shipments. Growth of the Games and Network Services division, however, saw a total increase in revenue for the Japanese giants.
Unlocked Moto X4 now available
Motorola has finally released a Moto X4 that will retail without the shackles of Project Fi or Amazon Prime. The X4 is in contention for being the best mid-range device of the year, and will come with a US$399 price tag.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro to hit the UK on November 17
Huawei is set to release its flagship, the Mate 10 Pro, for the UK market. It will retail with a price tag of £699, which is pricey but still about par with the prices of other flagships released in that market.
Android "Fast Pair" takes on Apple's AirPods
Google has introduced Fast Pair for Android devices. It brings a far easier way of pairing Bluetooth headphones that is very similar to what Apple is doing with its AirPods for iPhone.
TP-Link Neffos smartphone with 18:9 screen and Snapdragon 835 SoC gets leaked
The surprising leak reveals high-end specs for the unnamed Neffos flagship: Snapdragon 835, 6 GB RAM, 20 MP + 16 MP rear cameras, 16 MP front camera and a trendy 18:9 display with thin bezels and curved edges.
Farce ID: Fraternal twins defeat iPhone X Face ID
Apple's Face ID tech has been easily defeated by two sets of fraternal twins in a Mashable experiment captured on video. The video does little to put to rest concerns that Apple may have dumbed down the technology in order to help boost iPhone X shipments ahead of its launch.
Asus ROG GL503VD-DB74 (7700HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review
Another year, another refresh. The new Asus GL503VD represents a slight aesthetic redesign of Asus' highly-revered ROG line. Some will appreciate the simpler, less "gamery" redesign, but not much else has changed. The GTX 1050 still makes for a decent (if noisy) entry-level gaming experience.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G (i7-8550U, MX 150, Full-HD) Laptop Review
Fit primarily for work! The new Aspire 5 is based on Intel's 8th-gen Core series. On top of that, the 17-incher offers a dedicated graphics card. Unfortunately, it will only manage to impress casual gamers. In this review, you will learn how well the new CPU generation stacks up against the old guard.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Chuwi LapBook Air 14.1 (N3450, FHD) Laptop Review
Attractive and slow. Chuwi's MacBook Air clone certainly looks nice and could easily pass as an Ultrabook twice the price. Dig a little deeper, however, and the small flaws quickly begin to crack.
Intel Celeron N3450, HD Graphics 500, 14.1", 1.4 kg
MediaTek to partner with Meizu on new facial recognition technology
Meizu executive Ard Boudeling has announced the company's plans of partnering with MediaTek for the development of facial recognition technology that will rival Apple's Face ID.
Asus Zenfone 4 series makes the trip to the US
Asus' Zenfone 4 series has made its way over to the US. The three devices, the Zenfone 4 Pro, Zenfone 4, and Zenfone 4 Max will be available for sale in shops like Bestbuy, Newegg, and Amazon.
Samsung releases quarterly sales report
Samsung has released its business report for Q3 2017, with the company recording all-time high figures in revenue and profits. Its smartphone arm witnessed an increase in shipments this quarter, in spite of a comprehensive decline in profit.
Xiaomi records 10 million shipments in October
Xiaomi has once again beat its record of 10 million shipments—a record made only last month—in what is, perhaps, the greatest testament to the company's remarkable growth this year.
Samsung Internet Browser 6.2 now available for download
The latest version of Samsung's Internet Browser app for Android brings a few useful features out of beta, including a new Night Mode and a new High Contrast Mode or the ability to download and install third-party ad blockers.
Asus VivoBook X751BP (AMD A9-9420, HD+) Laptop Review
Room for improvement! The Asus VivoBook X751BP is an affordable entry-level office notebook with subpar performance. Our review will reveal whether or not it might be worth the purchase.
AMD A9-9420, Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge), 17.3", 2.6 kg
AMD A6-9220 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs
Stoney Ridge x86 2 cores @ 2500 - 2900 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD A6-9220 processor (CPU) for laptops.
CAT launches the rugged S41 smartphone
What sets the S41 apart is the military grade 810G casing that provides protection against harsh conditions, making it ideal for construction site personnel. The smartphone also packs mid-high end specs: a MediaTek Helio P20 octa-core SoC coupled with 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage, along with a 5-inch 1080p IPS display.
Surface Pro LTE coming December, but only for enterprise
Microsoft has used a business-focused event in London to reveal the new LTE addition to its Surface Pro lineup. Targeted at enterprise, only business customers will be able to buy the device when it hits the market on December 1.
Nintendo Switch now has over 300 developers working on games
The Nintendo is having trouble keeping up with demand for the Nintendo Switch with over 7 million consoles now sold since it launched in March. Developers are jumping on board in big numbers too, with over 300 now developing titles for the console.
Nokia 2 officially announced
HMD Global is bringing back the concept of quality entry-level smartphones with the new Nokia 2. It features a 5-inch 720p IPS display, a 5 MP frontal / 8 MP rear camera setup, 8 GB of internal storage, a 4,100 mAh battery, and it is powered by the Snapdragon 212 SoC coupled with 1 GB of RAM.
Details of Razer's first Smartphone leaked ahead of official launch
Nearly all details of Razer's upcoming smartphone have been leaked a day before the official launch by a UK mobile provider. The massive phone will feature a 120Hz IGZO display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4000 mAh battery.
Windows 10 free upgrade via assisted technologies will end on 31st December 2017
One of the two remaining pathways to obtaining a free and legal upgrade to Windows 10 from an earlier version of Windows will be closed at the end of this year.
Assassin's Creed Origins is another example of DRM gone wrong
Publishers need to protect their game from piracy, and gamers should pay for the games we play. But there is a problem when the method of DRM implementation degrades the experience of those who obtained the game legitimately.
Samsung to open Oreo beta program soon, Note 8 snubbed
Samsung is set to announce the reopening of its beta-testing program, Galaxy Beta, in the coming days, with users getting the chance to have a taste of Oreo prior to the final release scheduled for Q1 2018. The Galaxy Note 8 is snubbed for some reason, however.
Chinese smartphone market on slight decline as Huawei sits uneasily on its throne
Canalys has released a report on the Chinese smartphone market, with data showing Huawei's slim lead over OPPO at the top of the pyramid, Vivo's and Xiaomi's growths, and Apple's rebound after a poor 2016.
Pre-ordered iPhone Xs shipped, November 3 ETA
Users who got an iPhone X when it went on pre-order on the 27th are billed to receive their units on November 3, with various carriers having begun shipment over the weekend.
Samsung and Xiaomi now control almost half of the Indian smartphone market
While Samsung maintained its share of the Indian smartphone market unchanged in the third quarter, Xiaomi's local sales jumped from 6 percent in Q3 2016 to no less than 22 percent in the same period of 2017.
LG G6 spotted with Oreo on Geekbench
An LG G6 has been spotted on popular benchmark platform Geekbench, Android Oreo in tow. There are no specifics about when the device will receive the Oreo update but G6 users can now be confident that they'll get it.
Face ID's camera manufacturing process perfected, iPhone X production to speed up
TrueDepth technology is essentially the backbone of Apple's Face ID and with reports that its production is now stable, we expect that production and assembly rates of the iPhone X sees a marked improvement.
Razer presents value-oriented Cynosa Chroma RGB gaming keyboards
The Cynosa Chroma and Cynosa Chroma Pro come with soft-cushioned gaming-grade keys that feature 1,000 Hz ultrapolling rates. Light and commands can be programmed for each of the 104 keys through the Razer Synapse software. The Pro version is the first Razer keyboard to include 24 underglow programmable zones.
ADATA releases XPG SX6000 512 GB NVMe SSD for US$145
The XPG SX6000 NVMe SSD offers the best value on the market right now. For only US$145, gamers and video editing pros can benefit from 1 GB/s read speeds and 800 MB/s write speeds. The M.2-2280 form factor is designed to fit both desktops and laptops. ADATA also provides 128 GB, 256 GB and 1 TB variants.
Pixelgate: Pixel 2 owners reporting Android Auto UI randomly crashing
The list of problems users are reporting with their Pixel 2 devices continues to grow. The latest glitch users are reporting occurs when users try to user their device with Android Auto, resulting in freezing and or random disconnections.
Schenker unveils Ultra and Zenith families of hexa-core gaming notebooks with Coffee Lake-S
The Zenith 17 in particular can be configured with GTX 1080 SLI graphics, a Core i7-8700K, and a 4K UHD display.
Razer Blade Pro 2017 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1060, FHD) Laptop Review
Razor's edge. The latest Blade Pro drops a lot of what made last year's Blade Pro so unique. Perhaps surprisingly, the changes and downgrades have made for an even better and more balanced gaming machine in many ways.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 17.3", 3.1 kg
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