Android July update now available for Nexus and Pixel smartphones
July's Android security patch is here for Nexus and Pixel devices and fixes a few vulnerabilities that (thankfully) haven't been widely exploited yet.
ROCK64, a 4K-capable single-board computer, now available
The new media-centric single-board PC from Pine64 is powered by a Rockchip RK3328 with support for the H.265 codec and 4K video playback.
Huawei Mate 10 billed for October release
The Huawei Mate 10 may be set for an October release. Edge display, 18:9 aspect ratio, Augmented Reality, iris scanning, Kirin 970. Sounds exciting.
The GTX 1060 is finally more popular than the GTX 750 Ti on Steam
The GTX 1060 has just jumped ahead of the GTX 750 Ti on Steam's latest hardware survey with a very high 1.1 percent month-to-month growth rate.
The headphone jack survives on the Galaxy Note 8, leaked photo shows
A new smartphone case for Samsung's upcoming phablet all but confirms the existence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the device. The photo of the case was revealed yesterday, but has not been commented on by Samsung.
The KADO wall charger is slim enough to fit in your wallet
A super-thin smartphone charger is up on Kickstarter and has already exceeded its intended goal. The charger is pocketable and works with most types of devices, whether iPhone or Android (or others).
HP Omen 15t 2017 (7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti, Full HD) Laptop Review
An update, anyone? It has taken some time, but now HP has treated its 15-inch model of the Omen series to a performance upgrade. A Kaby Lake CPU and Pascal-generation Nvidia graphics card have put fresh wind in its sails - but has it been worth the wait?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Next-gen Galaxy A and Galaxy C to feature dual cameras
Both expected to hit the market after the arrival of the Galaxy Note 8, the Galaxy A and Galaxy C families are expected to offer a dual-camera setup, but nothing has been confirmed by Samsung yet.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) now available in South Korea
The new Galaxy J5 comes with a durable metal frame, a 13 MP camera for selfies, 2 GB RAM, and Samsung's Exynos 7870 Octa processor, all driven by a 3,000 mAh battery. The price is around the $300 USD mark.
Microsoft launches Arc Mouse and Modern Mouse
Featuring a minimalist ultra-slim design, the Arc Mouse is the successor of the Arc Surface Mouse. Meanwhile, the Modern Mouse sticks to the conventional look.
Deal: GTX 1080 Ti with 11 GB RAM now available for US$634 with free shipping
Usually priced around US$800, Dell is currently offering a stellar deal on an 11GB PNY XLR8 GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: the card is available now for US$633.99 with free shipping.
Intel intends to completely change their CPU microarchitecture, but not too soon
Intel is actively seeking to employ micro-architects and design experts "to build a revolutionary microprocessor core to power the next decade of computing and create experiences we have yet to dream up."
AMD CPU market share is the highest it's been in three years
PC builders have been flocking to Ryzen and the effects are already starting to show on the Internet's most popular CPU benchmark database.
EVGA SC15 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1060) Laptop Review
The best GTX 1060 laptop.. almost. "Thin-and-light" without the "light". The SC15 is hefty but not bulky and fast but not noisy. It's close to being everything we're looking for in a premium gaming laptop under $2000 USD.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.9 kg
Moto X4 specs surface online
An insider familiar with the upcoming Moto X4 claims the latest leaks are wrong and this mid-ranger features a Snapdragon 630 processor, as well as dual rear cameras and an aluminum body with IP68 water resistance.
Samsung targets more markets with its ISOCELL brand
Unveiled last week at the 2017 MWC in Shanghai, ISOCELL, Samsung's new image sensor brand, looks to continue the legacy of its namesake technology. The company emphasizes the brand's versatility, and expects to see its adoption in a host of products.
Motorola's 2017 flagship, the Moto Z2 Force, gets leaked picture
An image of Motorola's 2017 flagship, the Moto Z2 Force, was leaked by Evan Blass via Twitter.
Motorola announces slew of new Moto Mods
Lenovo-owned Motorola announces several new Moto Mods at a press event in Ghana, Africa earlier this week. Among them are a 360-degree camera, a speaker from Marshall, and a DSLR Mod with switchable lenses.
First rumors of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 surface
We may be getting introduced to the Redmi Note 5 soon. 5.5" FHD display, 3790mAh battery, up to 4GB of RAM, up to 64GB of storage, Quick Charge 3.0.
HP Omen 17 (7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti, FHD) Laptop Review
Wasted opportunities. This year’s Omen 17 update brings us a Pascal GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a powerful Kaby Lake CPU. Our review is going to reveal whether or not we can recommend the Omen 17 despite some drawbacks.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Linux Mint 18.2 now official
This new build is a long term support version that is set to get support until 2021. Linux Mint 18.2 features Cinnamon 3.4, a Linux kernel 4.8, as well as an Ubuntu 16.04 package base.
Google delays Backup and Sync's release
Although Google Drive was supposed to be replaced by Backup and Sync on June 28, it looks like this change has been delayed by a few weeks and, sadly, there is no accurate launch date to talk about at this stage.
Sony launches new Wena watch accessories
While the Wena Wrist Leather with a new FeliCa module is scheduled to arrive in December, the basic steel band simply known as Wena Wrist should hit the market next week, but it will only be available in Japan.
Standalone Exynos VR headset from Samsung revealed by mistake
Visual Camp, an eye-tracking tech integrator, revealed the Exynos VR III standalone headset prototype without Samsung's consent.
Intel Core i3-7130U SoC
Kaby Lake-U x86 2 cores @ 2700 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i3-7130U processor (CPU) for Laptops.
Forget the display — even the OnePlus 5's audio is inverted
Users of the new OnePlus 5 smartphone are reporting that the handset inverts the left and right channels while recording video in a particular orientation.
Windows Timeline is out of the Fall Creators Update for now
The Windows Timeline feature, which aims to provide a chronological view of your activity across all your devices, is currently off the roadmap for the Fall Creators Update.
Asus Zenfone 4 Max unveiled
Solid device but we have a feeling potential buyers would've preferred a Snapdragon 625 on this over the entry-level 430 and 435.
The AMD Vega FE is a prosumer powerhouse that falls short of gaming excellence
Although the AMD Vega Frontier Edition is slower than the average GTX 1080, its performance in professional applications is still the one to beat.
OxygenOS Open Beta 19 for OnePlus 3 and Open Beta 10 for 3T now available
In addition to various tweaks and fixes, the new Open Beta builds for OnePlus' handsets integrate the all-new OnePlus Launcher 2.1 app that comes with support for Weather and Calendar dynamic icons, and much more.
Asus delays Android Wear 2.0 update for ZenWatch 2
Although the arrival of the new firmware for the ZenWatch 3 has been confirmed to happen on July 11, it seems that those using the previous generation smartwatch by Asus might have to wait a few more weeks.
IFA 2017 | Sony might unveil a bezel-less handset in September
A rumor that surfaced on Weibo claims that Sony plans to unveil a 6-inch handset with a bezel-less design that uses a JDI ultra-narrow touchscreen with an aspect ratio of 18:9.
XPS 15 9560 gets BIOS update fixing Skylake/Kaby Lake microcode bug
Dell has rolled-out BIOS update version 1.3.4 for their popular XPS 15 9560-series notebooks. The BIOS update fixes include the recently discovered microcode bug with Intel's Skylake and Kaby Lake architectures.
Microsoft ensures Windows 10 is the only way to stay protected against ransomware attacks like Petya
Microsoft's latest threat analysis notes an ever-increasing sophistication in the ransomware codes, but states that Windows 10 and Windows 10 S block such threats by default.
KFA² GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB EX OC Review
Upper mid-range Pascal GPU. Nvidia's Pascal generation brought many changes to the GPU segment last year. We now have an upper mid-range model with a specifically developed cooling unit from KFA². Our test sample is also equipped with 6 GB GDDR5 VRAM. Continue reading to find out how effective the cooling unit is and whether it is worth buying this graphics card.
Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (Desktop), 32"
Best Buy giving out $75 gift cards for your old notebooks
A qualified trade-in will also get another $75 towards a new purchase of the Samsung Notebook 9 Pro.
Rumor: Apple to scrap Touch ID with the iPhone 8
Seeing its debut on the iPhone 5S, Apple's Touch ID has become a staple feature across the company's lineup of devices. However, a recent report suggests that the company is looking to introduce a new form of authentication with the next iPhone.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Mini to offer nigh-flagship specs for lovers of smaller devices
On a side note, Sony is also set to release a new pint-sized device, the XZ1 Compact, in September. That one carries a Snapdragon 835, though, so it'll be interesting to see which of these win the market.
SwiftKey gets support for GIFs
Although the latest update to this popular virtual keyboard app brings support for GIFs, the search feature is not available yet and full GIF support should be added as soon as possible.
A new gaming smartphone may be coming to the West soon
Once again attempting to capitalize on the popularity of Android and mobile gaming in the Far East, Snail Games has introduced a new gaming-oriented smartphone. The i7 features capable if not exceptional specifications, but it does include the whole range of controller buttons, all for a reasonable price.
HP Pavilion 15 Power (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review
Power play. HP is pushing the limits on how powerful a Pavilion system can be without calling it a gaming notebook. The Pavilion 15 Power is the best and potentially most expensive in the series yet.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 gets Android Nougat
This 9.7-inch slate that arrived on the market last August gets Android 7.0 via OTA, the new firmware dropping some of the preinstalled apps in addition to the usual changes that come when moving from Marshmallow to Nougat.
LG launches G Pad IV 8.0 FHD LTE mid-range tablet
The mid-range successor of last year's G Pad III tablet is now available in South Korea for approximately $305.
Broomx MK Player360 projects VR content on your walls
The MK Player360 is a VR projector that proves that users can enjoy immersive experiences without the need of a headset.
Android 8.0 confirmed to arrive in Q3
Although the accurate launch date is still unknown and Android Oreo is still an unconfirmed name, Google revealed that the next major Android version is scheduled to arrive by the end of this year's third quarter.
Guide: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Care
Galaxy Note 7, iPhone, and Hoverboard fires have brought the safety of lithium-ion batteries into the spotlight. Although news coverage often implies that any fire or explosion is the result of incompetence, it's important to recognize the volatile nature of the battery technology itself, even under the best circumstances.
Xiaomi may replace the Redmi Pro line with a new X series
There's a chance the Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 has been canceled and will be replaced by a new Xiaomi X1. If reports of the new device's price are to be believed, this may turn out to be a reckless move by the OEM.
Razer investigating potential Synapse software security threat
We recommend that owners of any Razer laptop or keyboard change their passwords until the manufacturer can provide a proper public response to the apparent security flaw.
Users still running the first version of Windows 10 are encouraged to update
Microsoft announced in May that, having reached its end-of-life, the initial release of Windows 10 (version 1507) would no longer receive monthly quality updates. Users still running the outdated version of the OS will now be prompted to update via a desktop notification, according to a recent post to the company's blog.
Samsung's Galaxy S8 trade-in program leaves many customers in the lurch
Disparities in the manner in which Samsung is honoring its trade-in program for the Galaxy S is irking many customers who had sent genuine working devices in hopes of a US$200 rebate.
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