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Nubia N1 Lite smartphone now available for 160 Euros

Nubia N1 Lite smartphone now available for 160 Euros

ZTE's already wide selection of budget smartphones has gotten even larger with the new N1 Lite. The smartphone offers a large 5.5-inch display, attractive Black and Gold design, and even a fingerprint reader for an entry-level price.
Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2017 04:37
Intel launches Xeon E3-1200 v6 CPU for servers

Intel announces Xeon E3-1200 v6 family of Kaby Lake CPUs

Launch prices for the eight entry-level quad-core processors are still unknown.
Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2017 03:36
Garmin Forerunner 935 connected sport watch now official

Garmin Forerunner 935 sport watch now official

This premium GPS running and triathlon watch allows its users to see all six running dynamics, but it can also track sleep patterns and more. It can be acquired in black already, carrying a price tag of $499.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2017 23:55
The U.S. House of Representatives has signed the action to repeal FCC regulations concerning user privacy.

United States House of Representatives votes to allows ISPs to sell browsing history

Both the House and Senate have now voted to allow ISPs to sell the personal data of their customers. The measure will go before President Trump, who is expected to sign the bill into action.
Sam Medley, 29 Mar 2017 22:34
Micromax Dual 5 Android smartphone with dual camera setup

Dual-camera Micromax Dual 5 smartphone now official

This new 5.5-inch handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, next to 4 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, and two 13 MP sensors on the back. It will go on sale in India in about two weeks for roughly $385 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2017 22:15
This is Andy Rubin's new phone, now confirmed to run Android. (Source: Twitter)

Andy Rubin's new smartphone will run Android

A recent tweet by Google's Eric Schmidt confirms that the "Essential" smartphone will use the Android OS. The tweet points to Andy Rubin's recent teaser image as an example of a "phenomenal new choice for Android users."
John Garcia, 29 Mar 2017 21:49
Sony MESH wireless tags now up for pre-order in Europe

Sony MESH wireless tags up for pre-order in Europe

Already available in Japan and the US, this kit of app-enabled smart sensors allows ordinary objects to become part of a home network, thus turning them into connected devices that can be linked to Google Home or Amazon Echo.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2017 19:05
Schenker XMG U507 (Clevo P751DM2-G) Laptop Review

85% Schenker XMG U507 (Clevo P751DM2-G) Laptop Review

Maintenance-friendly.High-performance gaming laptops can be found a dime a dozen. However, many devices are disappointing when it comes to the cleaning and upgrading options under the hood. The XMG U507 by Schenker Technologies aims to do a better job in this respect and allows its customers to tinker in many aspects. We put the 15-inch laptop through our extensive test course.
Intel Core i7-7700K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 15.6", 3.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 29 Mar 2017 18:52
Samsung announces AKG earphones for the Galaxy S8. (Source: Engadget).

Samsung is including a pair of AKG earphones with each Galaxy S8

Every purchase of a Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus includes a pair of free, high-quality earphones. The earphones are made by well-known manufacturer AKG, and should be several steps above standard earbuds.
John Garcia, 29 Mar 2017 18:42
A side view of the new Samsung DeX. (Source: 9-to-5 Google)

Samsung DeX turns the Galaxy S8 into a (sort of) desktop PC

Samsung's new Desktop Experience dock, or DeX, turns the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus into capable, if not exceptional, impromptu desktop PCs. The DeX allows Android apps to be used on a large display, although not without some minor issues.
John Garcia, 29 Mar 2017 18:38
HP Pavilion 17t (7700HQ, UHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

76% HP Pavilion 17t (7700HQ, UHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Pascal Pavilion Premiere… A UHD configuration of the Pavilion 17t-ab200 we reviewed last month has made it through our labs… but are the extra display panel perks enough to put it over the top?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 17.3", 3 kg
Steve Schardein, 29 Mar 2017 18:36
Galaxy S8 and S8+ official specifications

Galaxy S8 and S8+ official specifications

After weeks of leaks, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ have finally been officially revealed at Samsung's Unpacked 2017 event.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 29 Mar 2017 17:12
Mass Effect Andromeda Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Mass Effect Andromeda Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Wooden effect. About five years after the last part of the Mass Effect trilogy, EA risks restarting its jam-packed narrative and extremely successful role-playing game series. As beautiful as the largest part of the graphics may be, the game unfortunately fails in one of the most important atmosphere-giving elements, namely body and face animations. Our benchmark-check primarily focuses on the performance with laptop and desktop GPUs.
Florian Glaser, 29 Mar 2017 16:51
HTC 10 Android flagship gets Nougat update on Verizon Wireless

HTC 10 gets Android Nougat on Verizon

This flagship on Verizon Wireless gets the update more than four months after its unlocked siblings received Android 7.0 in the US. The official change log is not available yet, but it should come with the latest security patch from Google included.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2017 16:30
 All three upcoming models will feature wireless inductive charging, echoing recent reports by Ming-Chi Kuo. (Source: Value Walk)

Wireless charging on iPhone 8 may ultimately be a letdown

Analyst Christopher Rolland spoke to suppliers and tech companies in Asia in order to research more about the latest info along Apple's supply chain. According to his sources, wireless charging on the new iPhones is not exactly fast.
Isaac Brown, 29 Mar 2017 15:30
The Galaxy S8 is expected to include a number of exciting features including an iris scanner and an AI assistant. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)

Sluggish chipset production may limit supply of Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphones

Due to the slow rate of production, Samsung may not be able to get their hands on enough Snapdragon 835 and Exynos 8895 chipsets to meet demand, insider sources say. A supply shortage could have a significant impact on Samsung's sales.
Isaac Brown, 29 Mar 2017 15:13
Souq.com Arab e-commerce website homepage, Amazon to acquire Souq

Amazon to buy Souq.com

After turning down an $800 million offer from Emaar Malls PJSC, the Dubai-based online retailer Souq.com signs an agreement to join Amazon. However, the terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2017 12:15
A screenshot showing off Windows 10's new "Compact Overlay" feature, which will allow apps to have a sort of picture in picture mode when in the background. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 Creators Update available early

The official Windows 10 Creators update is already available for those who would like to update manually. The update brings some significant new features to Windows 10.
Douglas Black, 29 Mar 2017 11:47
The Galaxy S7 edge could have an overheating issue

The Galaxy S7 could have an overheating issue

Last month, Samsung attempted to cover up a Galaxy S7's battery failure. Can they be trusted after the Note 7's failures and now this?
Nicholas Morbidelli, 29 Mar 2017 07:33
LG displays UX 6.0 features in new video

LG displays UX 6.0 features in new video

LG's new flagship contains a ton of new hardware and software features. Can these upgrades keep the G6 competitive?
Nicholas Morbidelli, 29 Mar 2017 06:43
Unlocked BIOS free with Eurocom Tornado F5 for a limited time

Unlocked BIOS free with Eurocom Tornado F5 for a limited time

New purchases of the 15.6-inch Tornado F5 will be ready to overclock without any additional charges. The notebook is notable for its use of upgradeable LGA 1151 processors and MXM 3.0b graphics cards.
Allen Ngo, 29 Mar 2017 05:39
Aida64 v5.90 update adds support for Ryzen Summit Ridge and Apollo Lake

Aida64 v5.90 update adds support for Ryzen Summit Ridge and Apollo Lake

The new version is now available for download in preparation for the Windows 10 Creators Update.
Allen Ngo, 29 Mar 2017 03:49
FutureMark dropping support for 3DMark Vantage and PCMark Vantage next month

FutureMark dropping support for 3DMark Vantage and PCMark Vantage next month

No replacements are planned as Vista owners are instead encouraged to upgrade to Windows 7, 8, or 10. Support for PCMark 7 and 8 will continue even after the introduction of PCMark 10.
Allen Ngo, 29 Mar 2017 00:55
Lenovo/Motorola Moto G5 Android smartphone coming to India April 2017

Moto G5 hits India next week

Although the Motorola Moto G5 was unveiled at MWC 2017 next to the Moto G5 Plus, this Snapdragon 430-driven Android smartphone is set to arrive in India more than two weeks after its sibling.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 23:40
India's Truecaller Pay mobile payment service launch event

Truecaller Pay mobile payment service launches in India

The new service includes two-factor authentication, and its introduction creates the largest mobile payment platform in India - a country where Truecaller has no less than 150 million customers.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 22:15
A still image from a previously leaked HTC "Ocean" video demoing Sense Touch. (Source: Evan Blass)

HTC's Ocean device will drop codename and launch as the HTC U

The HTC Ocean smartphone has been the subject of various leaks and rumors; this latest leak claims a name change, doubles down on high-end specs, and reveals a unique way of interacting with the device.
John Garcia, 28 Mar 2017 22:12
MS Office 2013 running on an Asus Chromebook Flip C100. (Source: CodeWeavers)

Microsoft Office can run on Chromebooks via CrossOver

Using CrossOver Android, James Ramey (president of CodeWeavers) was able to run MS Word 2013 on his Asus Chromebook Flip C100. The group plans to have a preview of the software released before the end of the month.
Sam Medley, 28 Mar 2017 21:43
LG TONE FREE wireless earbuds for Android handsets

LG TONE FREE wireless earbuds hit Best Buy

These headphones were unveiled back at CES 2017 in January, and now they are finally available for purchase. Best Buy has them up for sale both in stores and online, carrying a price tag of $199.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 20:15
MSI announces Trident 3 Arctic with GeForce GTX 1070

MSI announces Trident 3 Arctic with GeForce GTX 1070

The console-size gaming PC will launch next month for a starting price of $1500 USD.
Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2017 19:29
Sources disagree on whether the tablet will have an edge-to-edge display or a narrow bezel design. (Source: PhoneArena)

New iPad Pro could arrive this April

Could an updated iPad Pro become available as early as next month? There's a lot of uncertainty among analysts at the moment as it's anyone's guess as to when Apple will release the updated 10.5-inch tablet.
Isaac Brown, 28 Mar 2017 19:04
Jumper EZBook 3 (N3350, FHD) Laptop Review

77% Jumper EZBook 3 (N3350, FHD) Laptop Review

MacBook Air clone. Jumper updates its EZBook to the latest Apollo Lake platform with a Celeron N3350 dual-core SoC. A matte Full HD panel, low weight and, above all, its low price promise an interesting total package. Find out what compromises this little laptop has to make in the report.
Intel Celeron N3350, HD Graphics 500, 14.1", 1.2 kg
Klaus Hinum, 28 Mar 2017 18:19
Microsoft's sleek Surface Studio was certainly eye-catching, but the machine is not exactly affordable. (Source: Microsoft)

The Surface Book 2 may not be a part of Microsoft's spring hardware launch

Microsoft has long been rumored to be planning a spring 2017 Surface launch, but what exactly will the device be?
Isaac Brown, 28 Mar 2017 17:59
A fire erupted at a Samsung Experience Store in Singapore; workers cordoned off the shop after it was put out. (Source: The Straits Time)

Samsung store catches fire the day before the Galaxy S8 launches

A Samsung Experience Store in Singapore caught fire early Tuesday. The blaze threatened nearby shops and caused unspecified damage. This incident is the latest in a string of fire-related thorns in Samsung's side.
John Garcia, 28 Mar 2017 17:03
The first image of Andy Rubin's new smartphone. (Source: Twitter)

Andy Rubin shares a teaser image of his new smartphone

The father of Android reveals the first image of his new smartphone. The device will be the flagship product for Andy Rubin's company, Essential Products Inc., and is expected to arrive later this year.
John Garcia, 28 Mar 2017 16:58
The upgraded Razer Blade Pro sports an unchanged exterior; inside it's a different story. (Source: Razer)

Razer upgrades its 17-inch Blade Pro gaming laptop

The upgraded Razer Blade Pro features an unlocked Kaby Lake processor, faster memory, and THX certification. Unsurprisingly, it also features an increase in price.
John Garcia, 28 Mar 2017 16:56
Pixel Launcher formerly known as Pixel Launcher, Android O variant now unofficially available for Marshmallow (and later) devices

Unofficial Android O Pixel Launcher available for Marshmallow and Nougat

Although the latest Pixel Launcher app was made to work with Android O Developer Preview, one XDA Forums user made it available for download to those running at least Android 6.0.1, who should be able to have the launcher up and running quite easily.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 16:15
OnePlus 3T Midnight Black limited edition Android flagship now available

OnePlus 3T Midnight Black now available for purchase

One week ago, the Chinese brand finally announced the arrival of a Midnight Black color option that would join the existing Gunmetal and Soft Gold. Now, the blackness unfolds with a price tag of $479 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 15:35
Samsung Z2 SM-Z200F Tizen smartphone, Samsung SM-Z400F hits WiFi Alliance

Samsung Z4 gets its WiFi certification

Not long after being spotted at FCC, this Tizen-driven smartphone hits the WiFi Alliance. Unfortunately, we only get to find out that it runs Tizen 3.0 and is compatible with the 2.4 GHz band, nothing more.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 14:55
Opera Mini browser for Android gets media downloader feature

Opera Mini to offer fast access to downloads and more

In the coming weeks, this mobile browser will gain many useful features, including the ability to automatically scan sites for downloadable multimedia content, a new Facebook notification bar, various UI improvements, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 12:35
Black Pearl Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Android flagship, unlocked Galaxy S7 lineup gets new Marshmallow update in the US

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in the US get updated

While the unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge flagships in the US receive one more Marshmallow update, their siblings on T-Mobile that already got updated to Nougat get this month's security patches.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 10:40
Motorola Moto X 2017 Android smartphone specs leak shows Snapdragon 625 and 3 GB RAM

Motorola Moto X 2017 specs surface online

After being mentioned in a few rumors, the upcoming Moto X handset shows up in a set of images that also reveal a few key specs - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 09:35
Samsung teases Windows-based Galaxy Book 12 detachable in new video

Samsung teases Windows-based Galaxy Book 12 detachable in new video

The video unfortunately shows little about the Surface Pro 4 contender other than a few snippets of the hardware inside. Prices and availability remain mysteries.
Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2017 04:07
T-Mobile announces new prepaid plans

T-Mobile announces new prepaid plans

T-Mobile has finally updated its prepaid options, with plans and services ranging from $5 to $75. Even unlimited data is an option.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 28 Mar 2017 04:04
Phoenix OS 2.0 Alpha brings Android Nougat to desktop PCs

Phoenix OS 2.0 Alpha brings Android 7.1 to desktops

While Android was not designed to work as a desktop operating system, those who would like to employ it in this manner can use Phoenix OS. The early 2.0 Alpha build is based on Android 7.1 and integrates a taskbar, a start menu, support for windowed apps, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2017 23:59
iOS 10.3 is now available for download. (Source: Apple)

Apple iOS 10.3 now publicly available

The update brings a shift to Apple's new APFS file system, which should increase overall system performance and better allocate storage space. There are a few other changes as well.
Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2017 23:26
Samsung dual camera setup to get thinner, described in a patent filing

Samsung patent shows a thinner dual camera setup

In addition to the company's existing patents on dual camera technology, Samsung has recently filed a new one that describes a thinner dual camera setup that also provides better low light performance when compared to existing solutions.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2017 23:12
Xiaomi has sold 250,000 Redmi 4A Android smartphone in India in less than 5 minutes

Xiaomi sold 250k Redmi 4A smartphones in four minutes

This affordable handset went out of stock last week as no less than 250,000 units were sold in a flash sale via Amazon.in in less than five minutes. However, over one million potential customers chose to be notified about the availability of this smartphone.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2017 21:45
Lenovo Yoga 510-14AST (A9-9410, HD) Convertible Review

78% Lenovo Yoga 510-14AST (A9-9410, HD) Convertible Review

Disappointing screen. Lenovo's 14-inch convertible carries a price tag of around 500 Euros (~$533). The buyer gets a Stoney Ridge APU with a solid-state drive, and 4 GB of working memory. Lenovo ruins the overall good impression by installing a viewing angle dependent TN panel.
AMD A9-9410, Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge), 14", 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Mar 2017 20:59
Lenovo launching VR-ready ThinkStation P320

Develop3D Live | Lenovo launching VR-ready ThinkStation P320

Interested in 3D CAD and VR work? Lenovo provides an easy, economical entry into the world of virtual reality with its new Workstation P320.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 27 Mar 2017 20:52
Intel's Optane Memory is coming to consumer markets in bite-size capacities. (Photo source: Intel)

Intel Optane storage coming to consumer markets

The fast storage solution will be available in 16 GB ($44) and 32 GB ($77) capacities. Their primary use seems to be as a fast cache drive for a larger SSD or HDD.
Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2017 20:25
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