A new Amazon Fire tablet shows up at FCC
The description of a new tablet that has been spotted earlier this week looks like an unannounced Amazon device might soon hit the market.
Windows 10: New Update for Anniversary Edition
New update KB3176934 brings Windows 10 to version 14393.82. New features are non-existant, but there are many bug fixes.
Android 7: These devices by Sony, HTC & Lenovo will get an update
Following the release of Android 7, three manufacturers have announced which devices will get an update to Google's latest operating system.
Intel Core i3-7100U Notebook Processor
Kaby Lake x86 2 cores @ 2400 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i3-7100U laptop processor (CPU).Intel Core i5 7200U Notebook Processor
Kaby Lake x86 2 cores @ 2500 - 3100 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i5 7200U laptop processor (CPU).
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge get a new security update
The unlocked variants of the two flagship models have just begun to receive this month’s security update all across the United States.
Android 7.1 Nougat apparently in the works
Android 7.1 was spotted in the Developer Console, and it looks like it might arrive as MR1 - the first Maintenance Release update to the latest major version of Google's mobile operating system.
Samsung Pay nearing 100 million transactions
Samsung's digital wallet platform is now one-year old and has about five million users each month.
Google Android 7: Regular Maintenance Releases planned
Google is planning to release regular Maintenance Releases for Android 7 Nougat starting as early as this fall. According to rumors, this year's Nexus-devices could be announce together with the availability of MR 1.
E Fun Nextbook 10.1 convertible hits Target
This $180 USD Windows 10 tablet with a detachable keyboard is powered by a Cherry Trail Intel Atom x5 processor, next to 2 GB of memory and 32 GB of internal storage.
Intel Core i7-7500U Notebook Processor
Kaby Lake x86 2 cores @ 2700 - 3500 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7 7500U laptop processor (CPU).
Samsung Cloud Together now available for download
This app helps its users to manage popular cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Asus ZenPad 10.0 Z300M-6A039A Tablet Review
The same, but one size bigger, please. The hardware in Asus' ZenPad 10.0 is largely identical to that of the 8.0-inch version, which convinced us in terms of price-performance. Thus, the total rating will mostly depend on the quality of the main differentiator - namely, the 10-inch display.
MediaTek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 10.1", 503 g
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Samsung Z2 launches in India
This 4-inch handset is the first Tizen-powered smartphone to feature 4G connectivity and its price in India is less than $70 USD.
Intel: Kaby Lake Quad-Core ULV Processors in 2017
With the rumored launch of the next CPU generation "Kaby Lake" right ahead of us, we should also see quad-core ULV processors from Intel for the first time. There seem to be 15 and 18-Watt models with four cores and Intel HD Graphics GPU.
Xiaomi launches MIUI 8 Android UI
Although it was introduced back in May with the Mi Max phablet, the new iteration of Xiaomi's Android UI now rolls out to older handsets, including the Redmi Note and the Mi 4i.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S will get Android Marshmallow
The two-year-old Galaxy Tab S launched with Android KitKat, then its firmware was updated to Lollipop, and now Samsung has decided to provide a Marshmallow update to its users as well.
Samsung: Refurbished phones program next year?
Samsung could start selling refurbished high-end-smartphones next year, a Reuters-report suggests. It is unclear whether this program will launch in western markets or be limited to developing countries.
Google releases Android 7.0 Nougat
The new Android version packs multi-window capabilities, VR mode, an improved Doze mode, the Vulkan3D graphics API, and more.
Asus ROG G752VS Notebook Review
Desktop replacement! The latest model of the ROG-series is supposed to be a big leap in terms of performance. Thanks to the brand-new and powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 from the new Pascal lineup, the chances are not bad. This article will find out whether this plan works and if Asus can beat the rivals.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 4.5 kg
Face Off: Apple MacBook 12 Core m3, Core m5, and Core m7
Core m3, m5 or the m7? Apple's MacBook 12 is available with different processors. Therefore, many users would want to know which chip they should get. Is the inexpensive Core m3 sufficient, or should you get the faster Core m7? And what are the implications on the heat development as well as the battery runtimes? We will answer all these questions in the following article.
Huawei IFA-Teaser: New Sub-Brand incoming?
Rumors about a new Huawei sub-brand could be revealed during a press event September 1st at 10.30 am CEST, one day before the start of Europe's greatest trade show IFA 2016 in Berlin.
Apple to launch three iPhone models next year
The upcoming iPhone trio is expected to include two LCD-based 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models, as well as a high-end OLED-based 5.8-inch model.
Leaked renders could be the Meizu Pro 7 or Pro 6 Plus
The next Meizu flagship may incorporate rounded Gorilla Glass edges and a dual rear camera setup with an overall design more akin to the Samsung Galaxy Edge series.
Andromium Superbook will be a second display for both Windows and Macs
The Kickstarter campaign has met its goals to begin producing a notebook shell that can act as external displays for Windows PCs, Macs, and Android devices.
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Facebook: New app "Lifestage" wants to win over Snapchat users
"Lifestage" is Facebook's attempt to win over younger users who find that Facebook is just not cool enough. The app is mainly designed for high school kids.
Eurocom Sky X9E2: Massive gaming notebook with desktop components
Canadian manufacturer Eurocom presents a massive gamine notebook with desktop components wheighing 5,6 kilos and supporting up to 6 TByte of mass memory.
Microsoft acquires Genee
The two-year-old company behind an artificial-intelligence-powered scheduling service joins the Redmond giant to help improve Office 365.
Samsung SM-P580 tablet spotted online
The leaked sketches show a 10-inch slate with a stylus, while the features revealed include a Samsung Exynos 7870 processor and a microSD slot.
Pebble 2 hits FCC
The first units are expected to ship next month, but the updated Pebble smartwatch has just been spotted at FCC and some official pictures appeared online as well.
Samsung LEVEL Active headset now available in the US
This Bluetooth-enabled headset was specially designed for active people engaged in outdoor activities and can be paired with the Samsung Level app.
Huawei G9 Plus launching this week
This new Android mid-ranger is very similar to the GX8 successor that arrived last month, using a Snapdragon 625 processor and offering two versions - one with 3 GB/32 GB and the other with 4 GB/64 GB.
Android and iOS duopoly at record levels as of Q2 2016
The steady fall of Windows Mobile 10 and BlackBerry OS have paved the way for Google and Apple to take nearly 100 percent of the worldwide smartphone market.
Zotac ZBOX Magnus EN980 Mini PC Review
GTX 980 in a mini PC. The ZBox EN980 is one of the first mini PCs to be VR Ready and, surprisingly, it runs relatively cool and quietly thanks to its dense cooling system. Nonetheless, idling fan noise could have been quieter and the system is still missing some key features we find should be common for its $1600 USD price.
Intel Core i5-6400, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, 3.9 kg
BlackBerry Priv Smartphone Review
Hot handset. Opposing the trend of touch control, Blackberry still incorporates a physical keyboard with slider mechanism in its Priv top model. Our report reveals whether this balancing act between classic and modernity is successful, and what features the smartphone has to offer beyond that.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.4", 188 g
Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook Notebook Review
Practical and affordable? A couple of months ago, we evaluated Lenovo’s entry-level ThinkPad 13, which we found to be a good value overall. Today, we turn our sights to the Chromebook counterpart. Is it a viable alternative to the world of Windows?
Intel Core i5-6300U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Samsung now controls 22.3 percent of the worldwide smartphone market
Smartphone shipments from the Korean manufacturer has totaled 76.7 million units as of Q2 2016 with Apple, Huawei, Oppo, and Xiaomi far behind.
AMD announces new Zen architecture for a launch by Holiday 2016
A tech demo shows an octa-core Zen CPU edging out the Core i7-6900K in clock-to-clock benchmark tests. AMD "Naples" and Raven Ridge" platforms for servers and notebooks will not launch until 2017.
Initial Galaxy Note 7 torture tests show difficult serviceability and poorer scratch resistance
First iFixit teardown claims the phablet to be just slightly easier to repair than the Galaxy S7 Edge while informal scratch and drop tests show disadvantages of the new Gorilla Glass 5 case.
ZTE set to launch a new Nubia smartphone in Europe
A press event celebrating the announcement is scheduled before the end of this month in Germany ahead of IFA 2016.
HP EliteBook 1030 G1 Subnotebook Review
Happy without a fan. Despite its passively cooled Core-m processor, the EliteBook 1030 G1 can convince with excellent application performance, great input devices and a bright IPS display. Did HP create the new reference in the subnotebook segment?
Intel Core m7-6Y75, HD Graphics 515, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Microsoft promising free Holographic update for Windows 10 PCs in 2017
Intel and Microsoft will iron out the specifications and hardware necessary to bring "mixed reality" VR applications to all mainstream Windows 10 PCs by next year.
Notebooks: Asus is the biggest supplier of Gaming Notebooks
Not MSI is the biggest supplier for gaming notebooks, but Asus. At least Asus now claims the title for themselves. The advantage is particularly big for laptops with Nvidia GeForce GTX GPUs.
Gamescom 2016 | Asus unveils ROG G752VS with GeForce GTX 1070
The small refresh swaps out the Maxwell GPU for new Pascal ones with GTX 1060/1070 options starting at 1999 Euros.
HTC Desire 628 affordable smartphone now available
The 5-inch smartphone will be available in Sunset Blue and Cobalt White starting for 200 Euros up to 230 Euros depending on the RAM and storage space selection.
Nvidia Pascal for Notebooks: In-depth Benchmarks for the Geforce GTX 1080 (SLI), GTX 1070, and GTX 1060
Desktop power in a laptop! We provide you with an exclusive benchmark comparison including many current PC games of all new mobile graphics solutions from Nvidia. This comparison covers the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 SLI, which is the new top model, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, and the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060. These are the successors of the Maxwell chips GTX 980, 980M, and 970M. How well do the new GPUs perform compared to their predecessor? How big is the performance loss compared to their desktop counterparts with the same name? This in-depth review will provide you with all the answers.
Update 08/19.: New GTX 1060 benchmarks with more than 30 games added!
Update 08/19.: New GTX 1060 benchmarks with more than 30 games added!
Archos 50e Neon Smartphone Review
Price cutter. At a mere 80 Euros (~$85), the 50e Neon is a cheap Archos smartphone. In the following review, we will check what the low budget device is capable of.
Mediatek MT6580M, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5", 152 g
Asus ROG G800VI Notebook Preview
Top dog. Following Nvidia’s launch of its Pascal architecture for desktop systems a few weeks ago, the power-efficient 16 nm technology is now available for notebooks as well. Asus has been one of the first manufacturers to sample the top model GeForce GTX 1080. Stage free for the 18-inch G800VI.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 18.4", 5.5 kg
Asus ZenPad 8.0 Z380M-6B026A Tablet Review
Zen for the masses. Asus takes the opposite approach of the first version that could be categorized in the upper price and performance sector: The manufacturer apparently ordered a brand-name, quality tablet for a budget price. We will find out just how obvious the extreme cutbacks are in the following report.
MediaTek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 8", 354 g
Intel and ARM collaborate to develop 10 nm parts
Intel agrees to manufacture ARM based SoCs on its 10 nm HPM process.
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