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Acer TravelMate P449-G2-M (i5-7200U, FHD IPS) Laptop Review

83% Acer TravelMate P449-G2-M (i5-7200U, FHD IPS) Laptop Review

Bread & Butter. These days, notebooks are considered a bulk commodity, and affordable business notebooks are a dime a dozen. Standing out of the crowd is quite tough, particularly if you are competing against established names and brands. Let us find out whether or not Acer stands a chance in the low-end business market against the ProBooks, Latitudes, and ThinkPads of this world with its TravelMate 449, shall we?
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 14", 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 01 Aug 2017 23:27
Windows Mixed Reality Headsets by Acer (left) and HP (right). (Source: Microsoft)

Windows Mixed Reality headsets now available on the Microsoft Store

The Acer and HP Windows Mixed Reality Headsets are now listed on the Microsoft Store for US$299 and US$329 respectively. The requirements listed are much higher than what was originally promised, but since these are targeted at developers, those might only be the specifications for development.
Craig Ward, 01 Aug 2017 22:48
Facebook buys AI startup Ozlo

Facebook acquires AI startup Ozlo

The Californian startup that managed to build a huge knowledge graph and also created the AI technology to use this large amount of data "to understand real-world nuances" is joining Facebook's Messenger team.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2017 20:25
Nokia 3

78% Nokia 3 Smartphone Review

Welcome back! Nokia re-enters the ring of smartphone manufacturers and adds an entry-level device to the market, the Nokia 3. In our tests we will uncover whether it has to hide behind the good-sounding name or will boost it to new heights.
Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720, 5", 141 g
Florian Wimmer, 01 Aug 2017 19:18
Intel: Kaby Lake refresh (KBL-R/U) comes without AMD iGPU

Intel: Kaby Lake refresh (KBL-R/U) comes without AMD iGPU

We were able to obtain more specific details regarding AMD GPUs in Intel's CPUs. Insiders have further mentioned four new mobile microprocessors.
Update 8/2/17: Intel is not going to incorporate AMD-GPUs into its mobile microprocessors.
Silvio Werner, J. Simon Leitner, 01 Aug 2017 17:53
HP has created a more toned down version of their Omen VR Backback, aimed at business use (Source: HP)

HP decides that businesses need VR too, announces VR backpack with a Quadro P5200

HP has announced the 'HP Z VR Backpack' designed for virtual reality use in a business environment where red accents and flashing LEDs look out of place. It uses an i7-7820HQ, 32 GB RAM, and a Quadro P5200.
Craig Ward, 01 Aug 2017 17:53
Nokia 8 variants detailed on GFXBench as Nokia 9

Three Nokia 8 variants surface online

The upcoming flagship has been spotted on AnTuTu and GFXBench, although the latter listed the same model numbers as Nokia 9 models. The Nokia 8 is expected to arrive in about two weeks.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2017 16:35
Alleged image of the Galaxy Note 8. (Source: evleaks/twitter)

Newly leaked image shows what to expect from the Galaxy Note 8

Noted product leaker, Evan Blass, has posted an image of the Galaxy Note 8 on twitter. It shows front, back, and side profile in two colors. The fingerprint scanner is in the same troublesome location as the Galaxy S8, and there appears to be a dedicated Bixby button.
Craig Ward, 01 Aug 2017 15:17
With the 8 MP front camera, users don't have to flip the phone to access the rear camera for great selfie pics. (Source: Micromax)

Micromax's Selfie 2 smartphone comes with an 8MP front flash camera

The Selfie 2 smartphone combines powerful imaging features with an impressive 8 MP front flash camera and a 13 MP Sony IMX135 rear camera for only US$154.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Aug 2017 13:29
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NVIDIA Quadro P5200 Workstation GPU

2560 Pascal cores @ 1316MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5 @ 7216MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the professional NVIDIA Quadro P5200 graphics card for laptops and mobile workstations.
The launch date of the X4 draws closer. (Source: SmartPrix)

Press render of the Moto X4 reveals its color options

Hype and marketing for the Moto X4 are picking up speed, so there's a chance we may be getting it in the near future. Press renders of the X4 have surfaced, giving us an idea of what colors we'll be getting it in.
Ricci Rox, 01 Aug 2017 12:04
Action Launcher v26 Android launcher app now available for download

Action Launcher v26 now available for download

This new full release of Chris Lacy's popular Android launcher features various Android O elements, such as extended Unread Count support, new "Icons & App Shortcuts" settings, as well as a new widget picker.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2017 11:15
Acer Switch 3 SW312 (Pentium N4200) Convertible Review

84% Acer Switch 3 SW312 (Pentium N4200) Convertible Review

An elegant convertible! Acer has presented a new convertible in 12-inch format - the Switch 3. Thanks to its versatility, the convertible is supposed to be a great choice both for business and private use. Find out whether Acer reached its goals in our short but detailed review.
Intel Pentium N4200, HD Graphics 505, 12.2", 877 g
Sebastian Bade, 01 Aug 2017 10:53
Nvidia has worked with OEMs like Asus, HP, Powercolor and Razor to provide the external chassis. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia is bringing Titan Xp and Quadro external GPU solutions to notebook creative professionals

The Titan Xp solution is intended for gaming as well as demanding appliactions such as Maya and Premier Pro, while the Quadro eGPU mainly focuses on engineering-grade applications and certifications.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Aug 2017 10:42
Apple throwing 2.67 billion Dollars at LG to make more OLED panels (Source: 9to5mac)

Apple throwing 2.67 billion Dollars at LG to make more OLED panels

The Cupertino company wants to secure and diversify its iPhone supply chain by injecting money into more overseas factories.
Allen Ngo, 01 Aug 2017 08:38
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 Pro (x5-Z8350, LTE, 128 GB) Convertible Review

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 Pro (x5-Z8350, LTE, 128 GB) Convertible Review

Compact convertible! The IdeaPad Miix 320 combines versatile use in the tightest space. An LTE module is also installed and the quad-core CPU is to ensure a decent work speed. Find out in this review how the 10-inch convertible scores in the test.
Intel Atom x5-Z8350, HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), 10.1", 1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 01 Aug 2017 07:44
Verizon-exclusive Moto GamePad accessory now up for pre-order

Moto GamePad pre-orders now live

Although the Moto Z2 Force Edition will hit other major carriers in the US by mid-August, the Moto GamePad accessory is exclusively available via Verizon Wireless, next to the JBL SoundBoost 2 speaker mod in red.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2017 23:15
Adobe Flash support officially ending in 2020 (Source: Adobe)

Adobe Flash support officially ending in 2020

Adobe will be shifting efforts into promoting HTML5 through its Premiere Pro and Animate software tools while letting its deprecated Flash Player die a slow death.
Allen Ngo, 31 Jul 2017 23:09
The ASUS ROG Strix version of the Vega 64 features a similar visual design to previous strix GPUs. (Source: ASUS)

Asus reveals the first custom designed AMD RX Vega 64

ASUS is the first manufacturer to announce a custom designed AMD RX Vega 64 graphics card. These feature familiar ROG Strix design with a large heatsink and a triple-fan cooler. These custom cards are expected in early September, a few weeks later than the reference designs.
Craig Ward, 31 Jul 2017 22:06
Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship with Alcantara cover, Samsung dominates the Indian smartphone market

Samsung continues to lead the Indian smartphone market

Samsung keeps the first position with a market share of 24.1 percent overall, as well as an impressive 55 percent slice of the premium smartphone pie. Local manufacturers continue to stay out of the top 5.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2017 21:55
The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 is now available in Coral Blue. (Source: Android Central)

Deal | The best deal on the Galaxy S8 is now live — get it now for as low as US$425

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is now available for $150 off the regular price: combine that with Samsung's trade-in program for eligible phones and reap the rewards of the limited period discount.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jul 2017 21:41
Nokia 3 Android smartphone receives 7.1.1 Nougat software update

Nokia 3 to get Android 7.1.1 by the end of August

On its way to the promised Android O update, this affordable 5-inch Nokia smartphone is scheduled to receive the next minor Nougat refresh in the coming month.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2017 20:55
HTC U11 Smartphone Review

89% HTC U11 Smartphone Review

Full steam ahead. HTC attempts to mix it up at the top with the new flagship smartphone U11. The company incorporates lots of high tech into an extraordinary case which not only looks different, but also features a unique and pressure-sensitive frame design. Update: HTC rolls out new firmware.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 5.5", 169 g
Daniel Schmidt, 31 Jul 2017 18:51
AMD revealed the unique Threadripper packaging last week. (Source: AMD)

AMD has announced the US$549 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X octa-core CPU

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is US$50 more expensive than the Ryzen 7 1800X, and even though they have similar specs, the Threadripper CPU is worth the extra cost considering the benefits of the new X399 chipset.
Bogdan Solca, 31 Jul 2017 18:51
MSI updates WS63 workstation with Quadro P4000 graphics

MSI updates WS63 workstation with Max-Q Quadro P4000 graphics

The new WS63 is now available for a starting price of $3100 USD and is one of the first to ship with a Max-Q Quadro P4000 GPU.
Allen Ngo, 31 Jul 2017 18:44
We've seen this somewhere before. (Source: Gizmochina)

The Ulefone T1 can be ordered now for $199.99

The T1, Ulefone's new mid-ranger that supports a number of North American LTE bands, will be available for pre-order starting today. US$199.99 for 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, and a Helio P25 is quite the compelling buy.
Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2017 18:10
The wait is finally over. AMD's new Vega based GPUs will soon be available in a store near you. (Source: AnandTech)

AMD Radeon RX Vega now official: $499 for the Vega 64 and $399 for the Vega 56

AMD has finally made the next gen Vega GPUs official with the unveiling of 3 Radeon RX Vega GPUs featuring enhanced features at seemingly competitive price points, with broad availability starting August 14.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jul 2017 17:34
The Moto Mod system relies on a series of magnets and contact pins to connect onto the back of the Moto Z phones. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Mod compatibility confirmed with future Moto Z-based devices

The Moto Z and accompanying Moto Mod products have been one of the most successful modular smartphone systems to date. Now that the second generation of Moto Z smartphones has arrived, Motorola has announced that they will continue to support their modular ecosystem for a third generation in 2018.
Craig Ward, 31 Jul 2017 17:32
The Cat.18 6CA LTE modem will see mass production towards the end of 2017. (Source: Investopedia)

Samsung readies industry-first 1.2 Gbps downlink LTE mobile modem

With speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps, the new LTE modem allows users to download full-length HD movies in 10 seconds.
Bogdan Solca, 31 Jul 2017 16:55
Sony Xperia L1

79% Sony Xperia L1 Smartphone Review

Solid and good-looking. If you do not consider "solid" as an insult, but instead connect the word with reliability and trustworthiness, then the Sony Xperia L1 might be something for you. It offers solid performance, in the best sense of the word, in many areas. No more and no less.
Mediatek MT6737T, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.5", 180 g
Florian Wimmer, 31 Jul 2017 16:22
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Duos Smartphone Review

83% Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Duos Smartphone Review

It's not all roses. The Samsung Galaxy J7 is the larger version of the Galaxy J5. It has similar features, but a larger, 5.5-inch display. After the redesign of the entire series, the J7, too, now has a non-removable battery. To find out about other changes, take a look at our detailed review. Update: new firmware with bug fixes released.
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa, ARM Mali-T830 MP1, 5.5", 181 g
Daniel Schmidt, 31 Jul 2017 13:59
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds - Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds - Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Early Success. Although Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (abbreviated PUBG) is still in a very early stage of development, the Battle Royale shooter is already very popular. We also plunged into the fight for survival and analyzed the game's performance for this article.
Florian Glaser, 31 Jul 2017 11:43
The W2017 was released in November last year. (Source: GSMArena)

Press renders of the upcoming premium Samsung flip phone released

Press renders of the Samsung clamshell phone have surfaced, lending credence to the idea that we may be closer to launch than previously thought.
Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2017 11:04
A glyph representing the iPhone 8 found in the firmware seems to confirm the validity of earlier design leaks. (Source: MacRumors)

iPhone 8 to have infrared face-detection

Developers have found hints inside Apple's early HomePod firmware that point to the iPhone 8 making use of infrared facial recognition. The entries were found in the BiometricKit framework, which is where TouchID also resides.
Douglas Black, 31 Jul 2017 10:17
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This is the second time this year that a broadcom WiFi chip has caused security issues. (Source: Business Insider)

Broadcomm WiFi can be hacked on iPhone and several modern Android phones

A Black Hat researcher has found a vulnerability with Broadcom wireless chips used in various phones including iPhone, Nexus, and Galaxy S phones. This bug allows a hacker to overflow the memory in the wireless chip and execute code in the device memory. Apple and Google have patched the flaw, but will third party manufacturers push the update to their devices?
Craig Ward, 30 Jul 2017 23:13
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

1792 Pascal cores @ 1113MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5 @ 6006MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the professional NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q graphics card for laptops (mobile workstations).
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NVIDIA Quadro P5000 Max-Q GPU

2048 Pascal cores @ 1101MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5 @ 6006MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the professional NVIDIA Quadro P5000 Max-Q graphics card for laptops (mobile workstations).
NVIDIA Quadro P3000 Max-Q GPU

NVIDIA Quadro P3000 Max-Q GPU

1280 Pascal cores @ 1075MHz, 192 Bit GDDR5 @ 7008MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the professional NVIDIA Quadro P3000 Max-Q graphics card for laptops (mobile workstations).
AMD Radeon R7 M465 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

AMD Radeon R7 M465 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

384 GCN cores @ 825MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 4000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon R7 M465 graphics card for Notebooks.
Looks even better than the black colorway (Source: Gizmochina)

The Nubia Z17 is coming in red on August 1

Another day, another flowery-sounding color variant. The Nubia Z17 went on sale weeks ago but lovers of red finally have something to look forward to, as the company gets set to release a Flame Red color variant on August 1.
Ricci Rox, 30 Jul 2017 15:17
Ryzen is great — so why are most AMD notebooks embarrassingly bad?

Ryzen is great — so why are most AMD notebooks embarrassingly bad?

With Ryzen, AMD has come back to the desktop market as a major competitor to Intel. But what is going on with the state of AMD-based notebooks? Generally made with absolute bottom-rung components such as 1366 x 768 TN panels and slow storage and RAM, it's clear that AMD needs to get Raven Ridge (Ryzen) into laptops as soon as possible — as well as encourage OEMs to put in a little more effort.
Douglas Black, 30 Jul 2017 13:30
Can the new AMD Vega chips regain lost territory from NVIDIA? (Source: HardwareLuxx)

AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 GPUs spotted in liquid and air cooled versions ahead of official launch

Pictures of consumer versions of graphic cards based on AMD's next gen GPU architecture, Vega, have made their way to the internet ahead of their official launch and they seem to sport good looks along with the promise of a superlative gaming experience.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Jul 2017 12:22
Apple is not the only company forced to either cooperate with the Chinese government or face losing access to the market, but they are the largest. (Source: Shutterstock)

Apple pulls VPNs from Chinese App Store

Apple has pulled a number of censorship-defeating tools from their App Store in China, citing Chinese law. The move to accommodate the Chinese government deprives many in the country of access to information.
Douglas Black, 30 Jul 2017 09:48
New leak details upcoming Intel Core-X models including the i9-7980XE (Source: Intel)

New leak details upcoming Intel Core-X models including the i9-7980XE

A completed table reveals the $1999 USD 18-core i9-7980XE running at just 2.6 GHz with slower Turbo Boost clock rates than the $599 i7-7820X.
Allen Ngo, 30 Jul 2017 03:16
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Proper successor to the Surface Book may be coming soon

Proper successor to the Surface Book may be coming soon

The recent discounts on the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 in the UK could mean that the Surface Book 2 is on its way.
Allen Ngo, 30 Jul 2017 01:19
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LG V30 to go on sale in September

The LG V30, LG's main flagship for the year, is expected to go on sale in September, roughly two weeks after its launch in August.
Ricci Rox, 29 Jul 2017 23:24
Nice try EC DREAM, but this isn't a likely scenario for the Celeron N3350 with HD500. (Source: Geekbuying/EC DREAM)

Deal: EC DREAM A9 Celeron N3350 compute stick for US$100

EC DREAM has a Celeron N3350 powered compute stick which is available at US$100 for the next five days. While not as powerful as 2016's Core M powered Intel Compute Stick, it comes in at a significantly cheaper price point and could act as a basic media center PC.
Craig Ward, 29 Jul 2017 22:37
The G5S Plus features a beautiful aluminum body. (Source: AndroidAuthority)

Pricing details of the Moto G5S and G5S Plus revealed

Pricing details of the upcoming G5S and G5S Plus have surfaced and they're priced right in the middle of the mid-range segment. The G5S Plus costs just a little less than the X4, though, so it's a tough buying decision.
Ricci Rox, 29 Jul 2017 22:32
The fingerprint sensor next to right alt is the main feature of the Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Modern keyboard with Fingerprint ID now available for purchase

Microsoft has now released the Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID in the regional Microsoft stores for the US, Canada, and China. The retail price is US$130, and compared to the Microsoft Surface Keyboard it also features a fingerprint sensor and optional wired operation.
Craig Ward, 29 Jul 2017 16:47
Sony G8341/Xperia XZ1 specs on Geekbench show Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor

Sony Xperia XZ1 hits Geekbench

The 5.2-inch handset with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor that surfaced on Geekbench as Sony G8341 is expected to be unveiled as Xperia XZ1 in early September, during the IFA 2017 trade show in Berlin.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2017 14:15
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