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Dell Alienware 13 R2 with OLED now available in North America

Dell Alienware 13 R2 with OLED now available in North America

The $1299 USD 13-inch gaming notebook can now be configured with a QHD OLED touchscreen capable of a contrast ratio of 100000:1 and a response time of just 1 ms.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 19 Jun 2016 07:36
Xiaomi unveils budget Redmi 3s smartphone

Xiaomi launches budget Redmi 3s smartphone

The 5-inch Redmi 3s will ship with a 720p display, Snapdragon 430 SoC, and 2 GB or 3 GB of RAM starting at 699 Yuan or about 100 Euros.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 19 Jun 2016 06:33
OnePlus 3 Smartphone First Impressions

89% OnePlus 3 Smartphone First Impressions

Power-Player. All good things come in threes. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer might have thought just this and launches the third generation of the flagship killer: the OnePlus 3.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.5", 161 g
Daniel Schmidt, 19 Jun 2016 02:42
Lenovo Moto G4 Plus Smartphone Review

85% Lenovo Moto G4 Plus Smartphone Review

Plus = better? The Moto G4 Plus is basically the regular Moto G4, but with a better camera, quick charging and fingerprint scanner. Should you get the slightly more expensive model?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952, Adreno 405, 5.5", 155 g
Florian Wimmer, 19 Jun 2016 00:46
Sony announces Xperia X Performance and XA smartphones

Sony details Xperia X Performance and XA smartphones

The Xperia XA is coming next Friday for 300 Euros while the X Performance will be available this July for 700 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Jun 2016 08:59
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Edge Unpacked event coming August 2

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Edge Unpacked event coming August 2

The leaked image from SamMobile shows an upcoming press event in New York City for the next generation of Galaxy Note devices.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 18 Jun 2016 08:30
AMD announces Radeon RX 460, RX 470, and RX 480M

AMD announces Radeon RX 460, RX 470, and RX 480M

AMD details power-efficient Polaris 11 architecture and hints at upcoming RX 480M for notebooks.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 18 Jun 2016 07:55
Asus Zenbook UX360CA-FC060T Convertible Review

83% Asus Zenbook UX360CA-FC060T Convertible Review

Windows to go. 360-degree convertibles are still the best alternative for adding Core i power to a tablet. Asus, however, opts for a low-performance Core m3. Should buyers just as well take the Surface Pro 4 with a Core m instead?
Intel Core m3-6Y30, HD Graphics 515, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 18 Jun 2016 06:47
Asus Zenpad Z8 Android tablet

Asus Zenpad Z8 hits Verizon

Although similar to last year's Zenpad S 8.0 slate, this new tablet has a different processor and features USB Type-C connectivity, as well as support for Verizon's 4G LTE network.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jun 2016 16:10
LeTV LeMax Pro Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor

8 GB RAM handsets might show up sooner than expected

Less than a year after launching the first Snapdragon 820-powered handset, LeTV is expected to become the first company to unveil a handset with 8 GB RAM.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jun 2016 14:55
Huawei MateBook Windows convertible coming to the US market in June 2016

Huawei MateBook coming to the US

This attractive Windows convertible will launch in the US on June 20 during a special press event and will be available starting at $699 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jun 2016 09:45
Gigabyte Aero 14 notebook launching in UK for 1400 Pounds

Gigabyte Aero 14 notebook launching in UK for 1400 Pounds

SKUs include the Core i7-6700HQ, GeForce GTX 970M, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, and 256 GB SSD with the option for a 512 GB SSD.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Jun 2016 09:19
LG X Screen Smartphone Review

82% LG X Screen Smartphone Review

Two for a better view? LG's X screen is equipped with two screens for little money. But just how useful is this feature in everyday use? We found out in our test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5", 120 g
Florian Wimmer, 17 Jun 2016 09:15
FutureMark 3DMark now includes stress testing options

FutureMark 3DMark now includes stress testing options

The stress test will loop an existing test either indefinitely or for a pre-set number and then give a final "Stability Score" at the end.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Jun 2016 08:36
Huawei Honor 5C coming June 20th

Huawei Honor 5C coming June 20th

The Honor 5C will get its very own virtual launch event on Facebook this upcoming Monday with an expected release date for European regions.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Jun 2016 08:05
Asus ASUSPRO Advanced B8430UA-FA0084E Notebook Review

87% Asus ASUSPRO Advanced B8430UA-FA0084E Notebook Review

Simple elegance. Asus wants to meet the growing expectations of business customers with new features and more performance for the AsusPro Advanced B8430UA. The basics are covered with a ULV processor, sufficient memory and a fast SSD. Read our review to find out how the AsusPro Advanced B8430UA works in practice.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 16 Jun 2016 23:14
Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 Android smartphone with MediaTek MT6737 processor and fingerprint reader

Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 coming to China

Although this is the cheapest Zenfone 3 handset, it features a quad-core 64-bit processor, a fingerprint reader, and comes loaded with Android Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jun 2016 14:55
Apple iPad 2 tablet is not compatible with iOS 10

iOS 10 not compatible with 40 percent of mainstream iPads

The next-gen mobile operating system by Apple will launch in a few months, and will turn about 40 percent of the iPads currently in use into obsolete devices.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jun 2016 14:15
Samsung Galaxy On5 $140 USD smartphone with Android Marshmallow

Samsung Galaxy On5 and Galaxy Tab E coming to T-Mobile

The 5-inch Galaxy On5 smartphone has a full retail price of $139.99 USD while the 8-inch Tab E slate will go on sale for $239.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jun 2016 12:15
Asus Zenbook Flip UX360 Windows convertible with Intel Skylake processor now available in the US

Asus Zenbook Flip UX360 hits the US market

This 13.3-inch Windows convertible is powered by an Intel Core M processor and can be acquired in the US starting at $699 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jun 2016 08:50
Moto Z MotoMod accessory prices allegedly leaked

Moto Z MotoMod accessory prices allegedly leaked

MotoMods will purportedly range from $89 USD for the JBL speakers up to $299 USD for the attachable DLP projector.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 16 Jun 2016 06:56
5.5-inch display, mid-range SoC, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB eMMC for 100 Euros

Huawei announces Honor 5A smartphone for Asian territories

The 5.5-inch smartphone offers middle-class Snapdragon 617 hardware for a very low-end price of about 100 Euros.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 16 Jun 2016 06:01
The seventh generation of Intel processors will be the first in its family with native HDR de/encoding

Intel Kaby Lake will have native support for HDR movies

The next generation of Asus Ultrabooks and 2-in-1s will be one of the first consumer models to ship with Kaby Lake processors capable of native HDR video playback.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 16 Jun 2016 05:19
New interface could be dropping the App Drawer for a new style specifically for the Galaxy Note series

Samsung testing updated Galaxy Note UI

A beta version of the UI is available for Galaxy Note 5 owners in South Korea and China. Supposedly, the App Drawer will now be completely optional instead of mandatory.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 16 Jun 2016 01:26
ZeroLemon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 8500mAh Extended Battery Case

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gets 8500 mAh battery case from ZeroLemon

This case only comes in black and can be currently purchased from Amazon for just $59.99 USD, down from a MSRP of $99.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2016 22:15
OnePlus 3 Android smartphone with 6 GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

OnePlus 3 hits the OnePlus store

The Snapdragon 820-powered handset with 6 GB RAM hits the market today as expected, but retails for $399 USD in the US.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2016 15:55
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Android phablet gets June 2016 security update

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 gets new security update

This month's security update for this Android phablet also comes with performance improvements and better battery life.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2016 13:55
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AMD Radeon RX 480M

2304 Polaris cores, 256 Bit GDDR5
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX 480M graphics card for notebooks.
Acer TravelMate P648-M-757N Notebook Review

89% Acer TravelMate P648-M-757N Notebook Review

Balanced bundle. With the TravelMate, Acer offers a well-made 14-inch alternative to the business models from the established brands HP, Dell and Lenovo. The TravelMate looks the same as its predecessor. However, the manufacturer has refreshed the hardware: Skylake, DDR4, and Thunderbolt 3 are on board. An already good computer has been made even better. Positive: The battery runtimes are excellent.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 15 Jun 2016 09:22
Unofficial renderings show benefits of OLED bar for MacBook refresh

Unofficial renderings show benefits of OLED bar for MacBook refresh

At least one fan is visualizing what a MacBook Pro with a secondary OLED panel can do including Search, Spotify, system status, and more.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 Jun 2016 04:35
Samsung releases official teaser image for Galaxy Note 7

Potential teaser image for the next Galaxy Note online

New image suggests a jump in naming convention and multiple SKUs utilizing rounded edges.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 Jun 2016 02:45
Samsung Galaxy J2 cheap Android smartphone coming to the US

Samsung Galaxy J2 heading for the US market

One month after receiving its FCC certifications, the Galaxy J2 reaches Bluetooth SIG on its way to the US market.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2016 22:55
Microsoft acquires LinkedIn, company's founders next to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft acquires LinkedIn

The value of this transaction is $26.2 billion in cash, with LinkedIn allowed to retain its brand, culture and independence.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2016 17:55
Intel Skull Canyon NUC6i7KYK Review

Intel Skull Canyon NUC6i7KYK Review

Gaming on integrated graphics. Can the powerful Intel Iris Graphics 580 replace a mainstream Nvidia GPU for gaming? We pit the NUC against systems with integrated and dedicated graphics solutions to find out.
Intel Core i7-6770HQ, Iris Pro Graphics 580, 623 g
Allen Ngo, 14 Jun 2016 16:51
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge flagship sales to reach 25 million units by the end of June

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge sales nearing 25 million units

With more than 10 million units shipped in the first month since their launch, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are now expected to reach the 25 million units mark by the end of the month.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2016 16:20
HP EliteBook Folio G1 Subnotebook Review

90% HP EliteBook Folio G1 Subnotebook Review

More than just a gadget?! HP now also offers passively cooled business notebooks and the EliteBook Folio G1 is a particularly light and thin 12.5-inch device. It is no surprise that the performance is not very high, but can you still use the small subnotebook in a productive environment?
Intel Core m5-6Y54, HD Graphics 515, 12.5", 979 g
Andreas Osthoff, 14 Jun 2016 09:26
Coolpad Torino S Smartphone Review

82% Coolpad Torino S Smartphone Review

Mid-range meets premium. The Chinese smartphone brand Coolpad has in a way reinvented the mid-range for the Torino S model. Premium features are to primarily define the new "premium mid-range", and the first representative of this product category is Coolpad's Torino S. Find out whether it can keep the promise that its manufacturer makes in our report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 4.7", 119 g
Marcus Herbrich, 14 Jun 2016 09:16
Samsung could be launching smartphones with flexible displays by 2017

Samsung could be launching tablets with flexible displays by 2017

Samsung itself is confirming that the company is preparing to unveil its first lineup of foldable devices.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 14 Jun 2016 02:49
Apple may use Intel modem for international iPhone 7 SKUs

Apple may use Intel modems for international iPhone 7 SKUs

GSM models are expected to make the switch to Intel while CDMA models may continue carrying Qualcomm modems.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2016 23:03
Experimental MotoMods could add docking station support and better camera

Experimental MotoMods could add docking station support and better camera

A Pro Camera MotoMod could add a 10x optical zoom on top of the existing rear camera.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2016 22:20
LG Wine clamshell smartphone to get a new competitor from Samsung

Samsung working on a high-end clamshell smartphone

Dubbed Veyron, the device is said to feature a Samsung Exynos 8890 processor and dual 3.9-inch HD Super AMOLED displays.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2016 18:55
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-A2 rugged Android tablet with Intel Atom x5-Z8550

Panasonic launches Toughpad FZ-A2 tablet

This new rugged tablet is powered by Android Marshmallow and uses the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2016 15:45
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

1280 Pascal cores @ 1506MHz, 192 Bit GDDR5 @ 8000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card for Notebooks, Desktops.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro Android phablet international version coming soon

International variant of the Galaxy A9 Pro spotted online

This version of Samsung's 6-inch phablet has model number SM-A910F and has just been spotted getting its WiFi and Bluetooth certifications.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2016 13:45
Analysts predicting 15 million Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones sold as of Q2 2016

Analysts predicting 15 million Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones sold as of Q2 2016

Samsung's smartphone division is expected to grow by 17.1 percent this quarter due to the runaway success and critical acclaim of the latest Galaxy S flagships.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2016 01:43
Modular Blocks smartwatch available for pre-order for $330 USD

Modular Blocks smartwatch available for pre-order for $330 USD

The modular smartwatch has been delayed until October 2016, but users can pre-order now with four block pieces included.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2016 00:56
Cube i9 Tablet - Windows 10 and Core m3 Review

78% Cube i9 Tablet - Windows 10 and Core m3 Review

Chinese Surface Pro. Cube aims to challenge Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 with a Skylake Core m3-6Y30 CPU, 12-inch touchscreen, aluminum casing and an M.2 SSD. In this comparison report you will find out what concessions have had to be made.
Intel Core m3-6Y30, HD Graphics 515, 12.2", 965 g
Klaus Hinum, 13 Jun 2016 00:42
Noch weit von der Massenproduktion entfernt, das Display funktioniert aber schon.

Lenovo briefly teases flexible displays and foldable tablet concepts

The early prototypes show off Lenovo's plans beyond the Phab 2 Plus and Moto Z smartphones.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 22:55
PC market to fall 7.3 percent this year according to IDC

PC market to fall 7.3 percent this year according to IDC

Both desktops and notebooks will continue to decline after an even weaker Q1 2016 than initially anticipated.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 22:16
Microsoft offering Surface Membership subscriptions for U.S. businesses

Microsoft offering Surface Membership subscriptions for U.S. businesses

Microsoft is strengthening its focus on corporate customers with a new subscription plan for staying up-to-date on the latest hardware and support services.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 21:18
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