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Dell advertises "data transfers up to 40Gbps" on the websites of the XPS 15 and 13. (Source: Dell)

(updated) XPS 9350/9550's Thunderbolt 3 may be hardwired at TB2 speeds

Schematics of the XPS 9350 show that its TB3 controller is hardware-limited to speeds half of those advertised. This may affect all notebooks with a single TB3 port, including the XPS 9360, 9550, 9560, M5510, and M5520.
Douglas Black, 03 Jan 2017 08:06
The slide shows a mock-up of an Android-powered desktop productivity suite. (Source: AllAboutWindowsPhone)

Samsung may be adding Continuum-like desktop functionality to Galaxy S8

A leak purports to show Samsung may be adding Continuum-like functionality to the Galaxy S8. If true, this signals a new trend for the mobile market.
Douglas Black, 03 Jan 2017 06:37
ASUS ZenFone AR Android smartphone with Tango camera

ASUS ZenFone AR smartphone leaks online

Apparently by mistake, Qualcomm has confirmed the rumors about a Snapdragon 821-driven Tango phone by Asus. Since the blog post has been removed already, it seems like the ZenFone AR is as real as it gets.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 21:25
OnePlus 2 flagship killer gets OxygenOS 3.5.6 software update

OnePlus 2 gets OxygenOS 3.5.6

This minor update solves the network drop problem that came with OxygenOS version 3.5.5, a firmware release that arrived less than two weeks ago. Unfortunately, it does not include any new features.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 19:15
Sony Xperia X (2017) alleged press image

Alleged press image of upcoming Sony Xperia X surfaces online

Back in 2016, Sony replaced the Z lineup with the new X series. Now, the next Xperia X seems to be ready to debut at CES later this week, and what appears to be an official press image has already been spotted online.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 17:50
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Android smartphone to get Nougat update soon

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active with Android 7.0 Nougat hits GFXBench

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has just been spotted on the GFXBench online database running Nougat, so it looks like the update will arrive later this month, as previously announced.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 15:30
HTC 10 Android flagship on Verizon Wireless gets a new security patch

Verizon releases security patches for multiple Android flagships

This major US carrier closed last year by releasing security patches for no less than 11 flagships on its network, including older devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy S5.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 12:25
OnePlus 3 flagship killer gets new OxygenOS Open Beta firmware based on Android Nougat

OnePlus 3 gets a new Open Beta update

A few weeks after the first OxygenOS Open Beta firmware, OnePlus releases a new ROM build based on Android Nougat, which now includes a Data Saver feature, as well as multiple optimizations and fixes.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 11:55
Samsung Galaxy A (2017) Android handsets now available - A3, A5, A7

Samsung Galaxy A (2017) series now official

Although the new Galaxy A handsets come with Android 6.0.1, they offer IP68 water and dust resistance, USB Type-C connectivity, as well as 16 MP front cameras.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 11:15
Saved from the Shredder: An alleged roadmap revealing smartphone releases in 2017.

Meizu Roadmap for 2017 was leaked: Mostly MediaTek-SOCs in sight

In the last few days of the old year, an alleged roadmap leaked out of Meizu's offices revealing information about planned smartphone launches in 2017. Almost all of them will come with MediaTek Chips inside.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 23:40
The Creators Update of Windows 10 might allow you to pause updates for up to 35 days.

Microsoft: Windows 10 Creators Update will allow you to pause updates

A leaked preview version of the next Windows 10 Update shows, that the Creators Update that is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2017 might allow you to pause updates for up to 35 days.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 23:18
Dell: XPS 13 Convertible leaks shortly before CES 2017

Dell: XPS 13 Convertible leaks shortly before CES 2017

Dells XPS 13 is a very popular and successful Ultrabook. In 2017, Dell wants to build on that success-story with a new model, the XPS 13 Convertible. This new model is supposed to take Lenovo´s Yoga and the HP Spectre x360 head-on.
Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jan 2017 22:31
The Andromium team announced a shipping delay for the Superbook until June 2017.

Andromium announced a four month shipping delay for the Superbook

Andromium, the makers of the Android Notebook-Shell Superbook announced a four month shipping delay due to necessary design changes and rising component prices. However, backers are getting some benefits out of the delay.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 18:54
The fifth Thinkpad X1 Carbon generation is expected to be unveiled at CES 2017 this coming week.

Lenovo: Thinkpad X1 Carbon 2017 leaks once again

We already told you about the fifth Thinkpad X1 Carbon generation a few weeks ago, when the laptop first leaked with most specs. Shortly before the new year started, Lenovo itself provided us with more information by leaking the new Thinkpad once again.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 17:31
ZTE will announce the Blade V8 midrange phone during CES 2017.

ZTE Blade V8: Dual-Cam midrange phone will be announced at CES

ZTE is said to announce a new midrange phone at CES 2017 this coming week. The Blade V8 will feature a Snapdragon 430 processor and a dual-cam on the back and compete with the Honor 8 from Huawei.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 17:16
HTC says that the successor to the HTC Vive will not be announced any time soon.

HTC says that the Vive 2 will not be announced at CES

Unfortunately, rumors saying that HTC will announce the successor to the HTC Vive Virtual Reality headset during CES 2017 this coming week, have been refuted by HTC.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 17:03
Qualcomm is determined to announced details of the Snapdragon 835 processor shortly.

Qualcomm to announce detailed specs of the Snapdragon 835 at CES

Qualcomm recently tweeted, that the Snapdragon 835 processor will come into focus at the CES 2017 in Las Vegas. We are expecting to get detailed information regarding features and specs of the future flagship processor.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 16:51
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3x Samsung SM951 512 GB NVMe M.2 (RAID 0) Benchmarks

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The computerized iris scan was patented in 1994. (Source: US Patent & Trademark Office)

Starting today, Singapore will begin recording iris-scans of residents

Beginning January 1, Singapore will begin requiring the iris-scans of its residents. Singapore already collects photographic and fingerprint data of its residents, but the addition of iris scans poses the greatest potential risk to privacy.
Douglas Black, 01 Jan 2017 09:53
Automated manufacturing is already the standard in some fields, such as Automotives. (Source: Robotics Tomorrow)

Foxconn GM reveals plans to fully automate some factories

Foxconn General Manager Dai Jia Peng has revealed plans to fully automate entire factories.
Douglas Black, 01 Jan 2017 05:59
The X00GD will likely be a relatively inexpensive device with outstanding stamina. (Source: GSMArena)

Asus X00GD is a mid-range smartphone with a high-capacity battery

A mid-range Asus phone with a 4,850mAh battery has shown up on TENAA's website. The combination of an HD screen and high-capacity battery should mean best-in-class endurance, even under heavy use.
Douglas Black, 01 Jan 2017 05:13
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Asus ZenPad 3s 10 (Z500M-1H006A) Tablet Review

86% Asus ZenPad 3s 10 (Z500M-1H006A) Tablet Review

Pleasant sounding elite of tablets . Asus' ZenPad 3s wants to be a serious competitor for Apple and aims to attract iPad owners. Thanks to a high-quality casing and hi-res sound, this might even function - were it not for some strange happenings during the test...
Mediatek MT8176, PowerVR GX6250, 9.7", 430 g
Florian Wimmer, 01 Jan 2017 01:41
Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN050T Convertible Review

86% Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN050T Convertible Review

Serious Surface Competitor? Convertibles with strong performance are always a crowd favorite. Asus packs a Skylake i7 processor in a flat case and hopes for the best, but there are a few problems. In our extensive review, we will discuss the Transformer 3 Pro and its place in the competitive convertible market.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 12.6", 1.1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 01 Jan 2017 01:34
Eurocom Tornado F5 Killer is world's first 15.6-inch notebook with i7-7700K and GTX 1080 graphics

Eurocom Tornado F5 Killer is world's first 15.6-inch notebook with i7-7700K and GTX 1080 graphics

The workstation/gaming notebook begins shipping this January 4th with a Core i7-7700K for a starting price of about $1800 USD.
Allen Ngo, 31 Dec 2016 21:29
The Galaxy Tab Pro S might get a successor and a little brother during CES 2017 in Las Vegas.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S: The next generation might be introduced at CES 2017

The Galaxy Tab Pro S, an Intel Core-M 2-in-1 device shipping with Windows 10 might get a successor during CES 2017 and Samsung might introduce a smaller sidekick version as well.
Alexander Fagot, 31 Dec 2016 19:38
According to new rumors out of Taiwan, Microsoft will the release the successor to the Surface Pro 4 in the first quarter of 2017.

Microsoft: The Surface Pro 5 might be released in the first quarter of 2017

Microsoft might release the successor to the Surface Pro 4 as early as March 2017 according to rumors out of Taiwan. Changes will include a magnetic charging stylus and (optional) 4K displays.
Alexander Fagot, 31 Dec 2016 19:24
After Lenovo brought us the Moto Z in 2016, they might release another Moto X in 2017 again.

Lenovo: Moto X (2017) Render images and video leaked

New render images and a short video of the Moto X for 2017 were released yesterday. Based on leaked CADs, they show a very familiar design, which will not be compatible with the MotoMods apparently.
Alexander Fagot, 31 Dec 2016 19:00
The final Nougat update for the OnePlus3 and OnePlus 3T is coming as a new years present.

OnePlus 3 und 3T: OTA-Android 7-Rollout has started

Just a few hours before the new year, OnePlus has started to rollout a stable OTA-Android 7-Update to its OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T-users worldwide. Reports come in, that the update is already available to some users.
Alexander Fagot, 31 Dec 2016 18:48
JDTab J01 Android tablet with MediaTek MT8173 and 4 GB RAM

Foxconn-made JDTab J01 tablet hits the market next month

Previously leaked as a Meizu slate, this tablet made by Foxconn comes with Harman Kardon audio, a MediaTek MT8173 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, all for around $215 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2016 16:15
Motorola Moto G4 Android smartphone gets Nougat update

Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus get Android Nougat

Motorola updated the Moto Z to Nougat back in November, and now the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus receive the Android 7.0 update as well. All Moto X and Moto Z variants should get the new firmware soon as well.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2016 12:45
BLU Vivo XL2 Android smartphone at FCC

BLU Vivo XL2 hits FCC

Although the FCC filing only contains a few images, previous rumors mentioned a 5.5-inch display, a MediaTek processor, microSD support, a 3,150 mAh battery, as well as a basic camera/flash setup on the back.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2016 11:45
E Fun Nextbook Flexx 12 Flip 7.9-inch Windows tablet with Kaby Lake processor

CES 2017 | E Fun Nextbook Flexx 12 Flip coming next year

This affordable 12.2-inch Windows tablet will launch powered by a Kaby Lake processor, offering 5G connectivity and up to 256 GB storage space (up to 128 GB internal and 128 GB via microSD).
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2016 08:45
External GPU enclosures remain an accessory in high demand but low supply. (Source: Zotac)

Zotac to showcase TB3 graphics dock at CES

Zotac will fully unveil their own TB3 external graphics dock next week at CES. The dock should accommodate most standard-size GPUs and provides four additional USB 3.0 ports. It will utilize an internal 400W power supply.
Douglas Black, 31 Dec 2016 02:51
MSI VR One

MSI VR One

High-end gaming in the backpack. Finally, no more cables: This is MSI's goal with the brand-new virtual reality backpack. We were one of the first editorial offices to have a closer look at the promising concept. (ad)
Staff, 31 Dec 2016 00:00
Xiaomi Mi 5s Android smartphone gets MIUI 8 software update

Xiaomi Mi 5s gets MIUI 8

The global stable ROM version 8.0.3.0.MAGMIDI for the Xiaomi Mi 5s is finally available. The update is based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and sadly there is no changelog for it yet.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2016 16:03
Asus Chromebook Flip 2 C302CA with Intel Pentium 4405Y

Asus Chromebook Flip 2 surfaces on Best Buy

The C302CA model was spotted earlier this year on Newegg, but now the Flip 2 name is finally confirmed, although Asus still has to announce it. This $499.99 USD Chromebook has an all-metal casing and uses the Intel Pentium 4405Y processor.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2016 14:55
Samsung Galaxy S7 lineup to get Android 7.1.1 update in January 2017

Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Samsung Galaxy S7 series coming in January

The Galaxy Beta program will shut down later today, and the official notice that delivers this information also reveals that the final Android 7.1.1 Nougat software update should arrive in January "as soon as possible."
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2016 13:35
How exactly ASUS managed to put a GTX 1080 inside a 16.6mm-thick laptop remains to be seen. (Source: LaptopMedia)

ASUS dethrones the Razer Blade Pro with the ROG GX501, world's thinnest laptop with GTX 1080?

ASUS may have designed the world's thinnest laptop with a GTX 1080 inside, measuring only 16.65mm thick—if sources are to be believed.
Douglas Black, 30 Dec 2016 12:33
Alcatel One Touch Idol 4S Smartphone Review

85% Alcatel One Touch Idol 4S Smartphone Review

Best in class thanks to accessories? TThe One Touch Idol 4S is the new flagship smartphone from Alcatel and is shipped with many accessories. However, a closer look reveals some drawbacks.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976, Adreno 510, 5.5", 149 g
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Dec 2016 04:42
The alleged screenshot reveals both a 3:2 aspect ratio and Android 7.0. (Source: Roland Quandt)

BlackBerry partner TCL's "Mercury" handset to have 4.6-inch 3:2 display, hardware keyboard

More details regarding BlackBerry's new "Mercury" handset have emerged, confirming a Snapdragon 625 CPU, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 4.6-inch screen.
Douglas Black, 30 Dec 2016 03:04
HTC Vive 2 could be wireless with 4K resolution displays

HTC Vive 2 could be wireless with 4K resolution displays

The Vive is barely a year old, but the inevitable second generation headset may bring a host of technical improvements for a demonstration as early as next month.
Allen Ngo, 30 Dec 2016 02:48
Samsung teases Galaxy A3 and A5 2017 launch

Samsung teases Galaxy A3 and A5 2017 launch

The mainstream Galaxy A series could get its first waterproof smartphone in less than a month.
Allen Ngo, 30 Dec 2016 00:35
Face Off: Razer Blade vs. Asus GL502VM vs. MSI GT72VR 6RD

Face Off: Razer Blade vs. Asus GL502VM vs. MSI GT72VR 6RD

Same specs at one-third the size. What's the catch? Assuming identical core specifications, the 14-inch Razer Blade performs *nearly* as well as the MSI GT72VR. There are, of course, other important factors to consider including battery life, display options, fan noise, and surface temperature differences between them.
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2016 21:58
Intel Kaby Lake refresh on track for late 2017 launch

Intel Kaby Lake refresh on track for late 2017 launch

The Intel ix-8000 Coffee Lake series should be the final 14 nm architecture based on Skylake and Kaby Lake in the manufacturer's three-step "process-architecture-optimization" cycle.
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2016 21:26
Twitter user "Walking Cat" (@h0x0d) seems to be the first to discover and analyse the dll. (Source: Twitter)

Microsoft may bring a "Game Mode" to Windows 10

Windows Insider Preview build 14997 includes a .dll hinting at a gaming-optimized mode for extra performance.
Douglas Black, 29 Dec 2016 11:17
Umidigi to detail Umi Z and Umidigi Z Pro smartphones next week

Umidigi to detail Umi Z and Umidigi Z Pro smartphones next week

The Umi name change to Umidigi will reflect on the higher-end Umidigi Z Pro smartphone. Both the upcoming Umi Z and Umidigi Z Pro are expected to each sport the new Helio X27 SoC.
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2016 06:15
Dell leaks Precision 5000 series with i5-7300HQ, i5-7440HQ, and i7-7700HQ options

Dell leaks Precision 5000 series with i5-7300HQ, i5-7440HQ, and i7-7700HQ options

Like the recent Kaby Lake XPS 13 9360 update to the Skylake XPS 13 9350, the Precision 5520 will likely be the minor Kaby Lake update to the existing Precision 5510 Skylake SKUs.
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2016 03:35
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