Intel launches new affordable 64-layer 3D NAND 545s SSD
Intel presents its first 64-layer 3D flash series with storage capacities ranging from 128GB all the way up to 2TB. The 512GB model costs $180.
The phone that wasn't: Even more pics of cancelled Lumia 960 leak online
The alleged Lumia 960 could have been a stop-gap phone for Microsoft until it reinvented the wheel with the fabled Surface Phone.
Microsoft reveals some of the upcoming enterprise security features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
There's never been a time to be more secure than now, and the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update looks to reinforce this fact
The Snapdragon 450 is Qualcomm's newest 14nm midrange SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 is the first mainstream SoC to use 14nm FinFET process and is designed to deliver considerable improvements in battery life, graphics processing, compute performance, imaging and LTE connectivity over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 435.
Unofficial list of Samsung devices to get Android 8.0 shows up
While the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S8 handsets will get Android O for sure, it is very likely that the Galaxy S6 series and the Note 5 phablet will never receive an official update to Android 8.0.
Deal: Save $50 on a 1TB SSD through Amazon
The 1TB SanDisk Ultra II SSD, a 2.5-inch SATA III drive, is currently on sale on Amazon. Customers looking for a high-capacity SSD at a relatively low price may want to act on this deal.
Huawei confirms global launch of Honor 9 and Honor Band 3
This premium handset powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor and featuring a dual camera setup (12 MP + 20 MP) will hit the Europe in July, starting at €450 EUR - roughly $511 USD.
Meet NotPetya, the raging ransomware that could've been prevented by the NSA
New ransomware sashay around the block, and it's a situation that may have been prevented by the NSA. Petya and NonPetya are on the loose, with over 2000 organizations around the world facing attacks, according to Kaspersky.
Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook Laptop Review
Barebones utilitarianism… One truly bright spot for Chromebooks has been the education sector, wherein their adoption has been disproportionately high. In recognition of this opportunity, Lenovo seizes the moment with what is arguably their most utilitarian—yet still affordable—notebook to date, specifically intended for students.
Mediatek MT8173C, PowerVR GX6250, 11.6", 1.4 kg
New Sharp FS8016 on a benchmark tour
Sharp's new device, styled "FS8016" has earned our attention by its visits to various benchmarking apps. Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 5.5" 2K display.
Google Home starts shipping in Canada
In addition to its arrival in Canada, Google's smart speaker has finally received French language support. Sadly, there are only two languages supported by Google Home and Google Assistant right now - English and French.
Asus' thin and light ROG Zephyrus gaming notebook is now available
Featuring a slim profile and relatively low weight, the ROG Zephyrus is Asus' first Max-Q gaming laptop. It comes with a GTX 1080 and a Kaby Lake processor and is available for purchase now, although finding one in stock may prove to be a challenge. A second model with a GTX 1070 is due to arrive in August.
HP publishes then removes 2017 Omen 15t product page
The redesigned Omen 15t will include Thunderbolt 3, RX 550 and GTX 1060 graphics options, and a 120 Hz IPS display.
Andy Rubin's Essential Phone hits FCC
Although most details are no longer secret, the FCC documents confirm the presence of Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 802.11 ac, as well as NFC, next to support for wireless bands that allow it to work with all US carriers. However, this handset is expected to sell directly to customers only via Sprint.
Asus reveals mining cards for crypto enthusiasts
Asus announces the Mining RX 470 and P106 graphics cards, specifically designed for cryptocurrency mining, The cards should increse mining efficiency by up to 36%.
Steam Link on sale for $15
Valve kicked off its annual Steam Summer Sale last week, slashing prices on games and software. Also on sale is the company's offering of accessories and hardware, including the Steam Link for $15.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q GPU - Benchmarks and Specs
2560 Pascal cores @ 1101 - 1290MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5X @ 10000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q graphics card for Notebooks.
First public beta of iOS 11 now available
The final version of iOS 11 is scheduled to become available this fall, but Apple plans to release regular public beta builds during the summer, and the first such version arrived earlier today.
Panasonic: Toughbook CF-XZ6 announced
Toughbook goes Business. With the new CF-XZ6, Panasonic has announced a particularly slim convertible for the first time, which is aimed at business users. The detachable with a total weight of about 1.2 kg (~2.6 lb) lacks prominent bumpers and features many interfaces. On top of that, it delivers a battery life of up to 14 hours.
Meizu reveals list of devices to get Nougat
Meizu comes up with this list extremely late, but after all it is better late than never. Registrations for the Nougat beta program will close on July 2 so until the final build shows up it might take at least a few extra weeks.
Apple has acquired German eye-tracking company for an undisclosed amount
What exactly Apple has in mind with its newly acquired patents and technology remains unknown.
LineageOS to offer seamless system updates
In the beginning, only select devices are expected to get A/B system updates. To be more specific, LineageOS is supposed to bring this Nougat feature to Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL handsets.
75 new external reviews +
Mac Welt: iPad Pro 2017, WinFuture: Ein erster Blick aufs neue OnePlus 5 Kamera-Smartphone, Netzwelt: Diesen Namen solltet ihr euch merken, HardwareLuxx: Das günstigere Aspire-Gaming-Gerät, Tech Stage: HTC U11 ein Glanzstück zum Drücken, Area DVD: Gelungenes Comeback?, Tech Stage: Sony Xperia L1 200-Euro-Smartphone von Sony, PCtipp.ch: Microsofts neues Surface Pro, PCtipp.ch: Microsoft Surface Laptop Eine Grazie aus Alu., 15 Zoll Notebooks Test: Asus ROG STRIX GL753VD-GC045T, Curved: Nokia 6 das Schnäppchen für Android-Puristen, Curved: Sony Xperia L1 solide Basis für Smartphone-Neulinge, Curved: Riesen-Bildschirm, großer Akku, kleiner Preis, Blick: Vor diesem Chinesen muss Apple zittern, Spiegel Online: Ein bisschen Samsung, etwas Apple, nur billiger, Android Pit: Alles, Was Man Bei Einem Smartphone Erwartet, RP-Online: ein High-End-Androide zum Kampfpreis, Billiger-telefonieren.de: Günstiger Allrounder für den Alltag, Notebooksbilliger Blog: Eine iPhone-Kopie, die besser ist als das Original?, Chinahandys.net: Umidigi G, Chip.de: OnePlus 5 128 GB, Chinahandys.net: Vernee Apollo X, Honor News Blog: Soll ich mir das honor 6C holen, oder reicht das honor 5C?, Chinahandys.net: UmiDigi G, Notebooksbilliger Blog: Lenovo Yoga Book YB1-X90L mit Android 6.0, PC Welt: OnePlus 5 immer noch ein Flaggschiff-Killer?, Inside Handy: Galant trifft geradlinig, Chinahandys.net: OnePlus 5, PocketPC: iPad Pro 12.9 Zoll, Android Pit: Asus Zenfone AR, Netzwelt: Knipst der Flagship-Killer auf iPhone-Niveau?, WinFuture: Mittelklasse-Smartphone besticht mit großem Akku, Android Mag: LG G6, Curved: OnePlus 5, Curved: Asus ZenFone AR viel Cash für wenig Tango , Golem: Von der Hardware her ein Laptop, Android Pit: Klarer Titelanwärter, Computerhoy: bq Aquaris X, análisis y opinión, Xataka: ASUS ZenBook Flip S, primeras impresiones: el 4K no le queda grande a este convertible de 1 kilogramo, Androidiani: Nubia N1 Lite, la recensione dell’entry level cinese, Techzilla.it: Recensione Acer Swift 7 Con Kaby Lake – Lavorare In Mobilità Con Eleganza E Stile, Lyd og Billede: Test Af Apple Ipad 9,7”, Xataka: Acer Nitro 5 y Spin 1, primeras impresiones: un jugón muy fresco y un convertible al que le faltan vitaminas, Lyd og Billede: Test Af Apple Iphone 7 Plus, Lyd og Billede: Test AF HTC U Ultra, Lyd og Billede: Test AF LG G6, Frandroid: Test Du Htc U11 : Faut-Il Se Presser Pour L'Acheter ?, Chimera Revo: Recensione LG G6, Andrea Galeazzi: Recensione LG X Power 2, Lyd og Billede: Test AF Huawei P10 Plus, Lyd og Billede: Test Af Sony Xperia Xz Premium, Androidiani: Xiaomi Mi6: La Recensione, Mobil.se: Sony Xperia L1 testad, Androidiani: Huawei Mate 9 Pro: la recensione, Sin Celular: Características del Huawei P10, Sin Celular: Características del Sony Xperia X, Xataka: Huawei P10, tras un mes de uso: atraído por la cámara y sorprendido por el sensor de huellas, AndroidInsider.ru: Обзор: Sony Xperia XZ Premium — рассмотри мгновение5, Mobil.se: Stort test: Sony Xperia XZ Premium, Sin Celular: Características del Huawei P9, Computerhoy: Sony Xperia XZ Premium, análisis y opinión, Frandroid: Test Du Sony Xperia Xz Premium : Un Slow Motion Gadget Dans Une Brique Performante, Andrea Galeazzi: Recensione Xiaomi Mi6 GLOBAL confronto Mi5, Top for Phone: Test du Huawei Mate 9 (L29) : un grand monsieur, Xataka: Xiaomi Mi6, análisis: sigue costando la mitad pero ahora tiene muchos más atractivos, Xataka: Sony Xperia XZ Premium, análisis: el "wow" de la cámara 960 fps marca al gama alta más diferente de todos, Canaltech: 5 motivos para COMPRAR o UMi Super, Canaltech: Moto Z2 Play [Análise / Review], Canaltech: 5 motivos para NÃO comprar o UMi Super, Canaltech: Alcatel A5 LED [Review / Análise], Lyd og Billede: Test Af Samsung Galaxy S8+, Sin Celular: Características del nuevo Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), Xataka: Galaxy Tab S3, análisis: lápiz y gran pantalla para intentar reactivar a las tablets Android, Top for Phone: Test de l’Alcatel A5 LED (5085D) : un smartphone très disco, Top for Phone: Test du Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) : attention les yeux!
Smach Z handheld gaming PC likely to be delayed (again)
Due to a disagreement with a key hardware partner, the Smach Z handheld gaming PC is likely to run into further delays (if not cancellation).
SUSE Linux hits Windows Store for Insiders
Members of the Windows Insiders program can now download SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and openSUSE directly via Microsoft's Windows Store. Windows 10 users who are not members of the program can view both programs in Windows Store, but cannot download them.
Nokia 6 hits the US early next month at a low price
The Nokia 6 is coming to the States, and soon. It arrives in early July and sports an affordable $229 price tag.
Samsung has finally managed to beat Fitbit
According to Strategy Analytics, Samsung has finally managed to steal the silver crown of the wearable market from Fitbit, but Apple still owns more than half of the entire market.
Super Nintendo Classic Edition now official, available September 29
Following in the footsteps of the now-discontinued NES Classic Edition, Nintendo will continue to capitalize on the retro gaming market with the SNES Classic Edition. The new mini-console will feature 21 SNES games and will retail for $80 on September 29.
The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro is now available
Samsung's newest laptop is its first with an S Pen. Available in 13.3- and 15-inch models, the Notebook 9 Pro starts at $1,099.
Honor 8 Pro to launch in India as an Amazon exclusive
This premium handset offers a 5.7-inch 2K display, next to a HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, a dual-camera setup, all driven by a 4,000 mAh battery.
Serious Hyperthreading bug affects Intel Skylake and Kaby Lake architectures
A serious bug in the microcode for Intel's Kaby Lake and Skylake CPUs has been found. The bug can cause misbehavior of software and loss of data. It affects all 6th and 7th-gen CPUs with Hyperthreading enabled.
Rose Pink Galaxy S8+ coming next month
Not long after rebranding to blue, gold, and gray color options of the Galaxy S8/S8+ flagships for the Taiwanese market, Samsung decides to launch a limited edition Rose Pink variant in the country. It will become available next month online, for a short period.
New Nubia device spotted on TENAA - Z17 Lite?
ZTE Nubia may be about to release a new device, one that's most likely to be the Nubia Z17 Lite. 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, and possibly, a Snapdragon 625
Samsung Pay gets support for Discover cards
Although Discover promised its customers to bring the company's cards to Samsung Pay in early 2016, adding this functionality took far longer than expected. However, Discover cards can now finally be added to Samsung Pay.
Deal: LG G6 now available for just US$420
If you want a flagship phone without the flagship tax, a top eBay seller is now selling this year's impressive LG G6 for only US$420.
Oppo R11 Plus billed for June 30 retail date
The Oppo R11 Plus will go on sale on June 30. 6" FHD AMOLED display, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, Snapdragon 660, 3880mAh battery.
Nova Launcher brings Google Now to Lollipop devices
The latest beta build of this popular launcher app for Android delivers Google Now to handsets still stuck with Lollipop. Unfortunately, those who stay away from alpha- and beta-stage software will have to wait until this feature reaches the Nova Launcher app available via Google Play.
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs
Zen x86 4 cores @ 3200 - 3400 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 5 1400 processor (CPU) for Desktops.AMD Ryzen 5 1500X SoC - Benchmarks and Specs
Zen x86 4 cores @ 3500 - 3700 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X processor (CPU) for Desktops.
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs
Zen x86 6 cores @ 3200 - 3600 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 processor (CPU) for Desktops.
Huawei opens R&D center in Brazil
The Chinese brand teamed up with a local government agency and opened a research and development facility in Santa Rita do Sapucai, in the state of Minas Gerais. Huawei invested $1.3 million in the center.
Asus ZenPad Z8 2017 leaks online
This new slate that should hit Verizon Wireless in the coming weeks might be the same as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652-driven ZenPad 3S 8.0 that made its debut at COMPUTEX last month.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) to hit Cricket Wireless
This 5.5-inch handset is expected to launch as Galaxy Halo on Cricket Wireless, most likely by the end of July. The price should be around $380 USD, and the list of color options allegedly consists of black, pink, gold, and blue.
Xiaomi Mi6 Smartphone Review
Insider tip. Anyone looking for a powerful high-end smartphone now, should take a closer look at the Xiaomi Mi6. For about 400 Euros (~$450), Xiaomi's flagship smartphone offers quite a lot, except for LTE-band-20 support. As our test shows, the sixth generation of the Mi series also cannot keep up with the high-end competition in one respect.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 5.15", 168 g
Acer TravelMate P648-G2 (i7, 256 GB) Laptop Review
The predecessor of Acer's TravelMate P648-G2 managed a very good fourth place among devices by Dell, Lenovo, and HP. The present test proves that Acer remains close to its competitors thanks to regular component updates and that it continues to establish itself as a manufacturer of high-performance business laptops.
Intel Core i7-7500U, HD Graphics 620, 14", 1.7 kg
Microsoft patents always-on anti-theft technology for laptops
Microsoft has patented an anti-theft system for upcoming PCs with cellular connectivity, allowing them to be remotely disabled even without a network connection.
Details of the Pixel 2 "Taimen" and "Walleye" surface
The medium-sized Muskie was canceled, and we've been left with just the Taimen and Walleye. While both occupy the extremes on the size table, they do share a few similarities in specifications. This year's Pixel devices are shaping up to be entertaining.
Ultra-light Asus Vivobook S510 series coming to Europe
The attractive starting price of $699 USD aims to be a cheaper option compared to the popular Zenbook 3, Spectre 13, or XPS 13.
Samsung Galaxy J7, J5, and J3 Duos launching next month
The rest of the Galaxy J models will come in just a few weeks starting at 169 Euros for the lower-end J3 SKU.
GPD Pocket 7-inch mini-laptop now on sale for US$500
The 7-inch GPD Pocket mini-PC is now available to order for US$500. The device was previously available only to early backers of its crowdfunding campaign.
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Notebooksbilliger Blog: Gaming-Notebook für den Einsteiger mit 15,6 Zoll UHD-Display, Allround-PC.com: Asus ZenBook UX3410UQ, Chip.de: Das ist doch der Gipfel!, PCtipp.ch: Lenovo Yoga 910, Notebooksbilliger Blog: Convertible-Ultrabook mit HP Mobile Connect (LTE), Chinahandys.net: Lenovo Phab 2 Plus, Chinahandys.net: Vernee Apollo X, Inside Handy: Ein Handy sieht schwarz, MobiFlip: Xiaomi Mi6, MobiFlip: Der starke Außenseiter aus Spanien, MobiFlip: HTC U11, Hartware: Smartphone mit Monster-Akku, Curved: Bessere Kamera mit weniger Megapixeln?, Tech Stage: Kann ein 130-Euro-Smartphone was?, Golem: Taschenspiegel mit übertrieben gutem Display, Chinahandys.net: Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Chinahandys.net: Nokia 6, Tablet Blog: Das beste Android-Tablet?, Netzwelt: Ein äußerst handzahmes Biest, WinFuture: Das derzeit beste Android-Tablet?, Tech Stage: Schick, günstig, altes Android, Tech Stage: Apple iPad Pro 10.5 2017 neue Hardware, alte Software, Technik Surfer: Google Pixel das heimliche iPhone unter den Androiden, Zdnet.com: iPad Pro 10,5 Zoll überzeugt, Chinahandys.net: Nubia Z17 Mini, Chip.de: Mehr Power, schwächeres Display, Chip.de: Das Business-Phone ist zurück!, Curved: Solider Einsteiger zum kleinen Preis, Frankfurter Allgemeine: Die Produktivitäts-Maschine, Blick: So viel Smartphone gibts für 160 Franken, Android Mag: Huawei P10 Lite, Android Pit: Comeback Der Physischen Tastatur
Samsung Galaxy Note 8's US$1000 price tag shows the trend for future flagships
Apple's iPhone 8 was tipped to cost north of US$1000 for its highest-end configurations back in May. Now, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has been tipped for a late-September release at an impressive €999. We can expect flagships to cost more and more as companies realize the benefits of higher-margin devices.
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