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Xiaomi Mi 4s Smartphone Review

82% Xiaomi Mi 4s Smartphone Review

High-end phone for a mainstream price. The Mi 4s makes a strong case for spending $300 USD on a new smartphone instead of $600 or $700 for a top-of-the-line model. Find out how the Xiaomi compares to both mainstream and flagship competitors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5", 133 g
Allen Ngo, 20 Mar 2016 17:49
MegaFon Irbis TW81 cheap Windows 10 tablet with Intel Atom Z3735G processor

Irbis TW81 is a $79 USD 8-inch Windows tablet

Although it only has 1 GB of memory, this MegaFon-exclusive slate is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom processor and has a single SIM slot with 3G support.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2016 23:20
Asus GL752VW Notebook Review

84% Asus GL752VW Notebook Review

No IPS after all. There is still some confusion about the panel of the latest ROG device on the Internet. Many potential buyers expect an IPS panel, but the series is actually only available with TN displays. Our review will show whether this is a problem for the otherwise suitable multimedia notebook with gaming ambitions.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 17.3", 3 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 19 Mar 2016 21:46
Hitman Notebook Benchmarks

Hitman Notebook Benchmarks

Debut of DirectX 12. Windows 10 launched with full DX12 support and Hitman - as one of the first titles released for the PC platform - supports it. Instead of improving the gaming experience, the new interface seems to be the source of frustration on quite a few systems. Here's our report, complete with the benchmark results.
Florian Glaser, 19 Mar 2016 06:31
Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone Review

91% Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone Review

Exploring new worlds? Exploring new worlds? Faster SoC, larger battery, better camera, premium display, and great design. The S-class from Samsung signifies excellence and our expectations are accordingly high. Usually these are also fulfilled, but the Galaxy S7 has some weaknesses.
Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa, ARM Mali-T880 MP12, 5.1", 152 g
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Mar 2016 06:20
Intel Skylake processor architecture to get Windows 7/8 support by 2019

Windows 7/8 to get one extra-year of Skylake support

Windows 7/8 users who want to run them on Intel Skylake-powered devices will get full extended support until mid-July 2018.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2016 00:05
24K Gold iPad Pro slate

The new iPad Pro might start at $599 USD

The upcoming 9.7-inch slate from Apple is expected to push the starting price up to $599 USD, but will also offer 32 GB of storage space compared to the 16 GB of the $499 USD iPad Pro 2.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 23:57
Lenovo K3 Note gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

Lenovo K3 Note gets Android 6.0.1

This 5.5-inch affordable tablet gets an update that brings features like Google Now on Tap and Doze mode to the sub-$200 territory.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 23:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge get March security updates from T-Mobile

T-Mobile updates the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

The new firmware carries this month's security updates and targets all T-Mobile carrier-branded Galaxy S7 handsets across the US.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 22:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has best smartphone camera

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has the best smartphone camera

According to DxOMark, this new Samsung flagship is better than its predecessor and the Xperia Z5 in both photo and video performance.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 22:30
Samsung files patent for rollable displays

Samsung files patent for rollable displays

Forget bendable displays. Samsung wants users to be able to roll up their smartphones for an even more compact fit.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Mar 2016 21:44
LG G5 Android flagship global launch March 31, 2016

LG G5 launches on March 31st

The official global launch date is now official, and US customers will also get an extra battery and a charging dock for free.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 18:45
Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21 Windows notebook with Intel Pentium N3700 processor

Asus VivoBook E403SA now available in the US

This 14-inch portable that was unveiled 9 months ago arrives with improved specs, but also retails for a higher price than previously announced.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 17:25
Casio WSD-F10 rugged smartwatch coming March 25th for $500 USD

Casio WSD-F10 smart outdoor watch to hit the market next week

This rugged smartwatch will cost $500 USD and will become available on March 25th.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 13:30
Michael Kors Access Android Wear smartwatch

Michael Kors Access smartwatch coming this fall

This fashionable Android Wear connected time piece works with both iPhone and Android phones, and is expected to retail starting at $395 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 11:45
Asus N552VX-FY103T Notebook Review

85% Asus N552VX-FY103T Notebook Review

Everything but battery mode, please. A successful build and configuration are omnipresent. Compared with its predecessor, the casing looks slimmer and that is a positive. Quad-core, GeForce GTX 950M graphics card and 8 GB of DDR4 working memory lead us to hope for a gaming-suitable multimedia all-rounder.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Marcus Conrad, 18 Mar 2016 09:30
Oppo R9 & Oppo R9 Plus Android smartphones for selfies

Oppo R9 and R9 Plus selfie-centric smartphones now official

The 5.5-inch R9 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P10 SoC while the 6-inch R9 Plus uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, both oferring SuperVOOC fast charging, excellent cameras, and much more.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 00:30
Vaio Z notebook now available in North America

VAIO Z notebook series now available in North America

Two 13.3-inch SKUs are available starting from $1500 USD and come equipped with ULV Skylake processors and integrated Iris graphics.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Mar 2016 23:50
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S Windows 10 tablet with Intel Core M Skylake processor

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S coming to BestBuy tomorrow

This convertible is powered by an Intel Core M processor and will also retail via Samsung.com and The Microsoft Store, but starting on April 4th.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 23:30
Nextbit Robin smartphone CDMA variant no longer coming to Verizon or Sprint

No more Nextbit Robin CDMA for Verizon and Sprint users

A few months after unveiling that a CDMA-capable Robin smartphone is heading for the US via Verizon and Sprint, Nextbit reveals that this is not going to happen anymore.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 21:45
Windows 10 Mobile upgrade available for Windows Phone 8.1 handsets

Windows 10 Mobile upgrade finally rolls out

Windows 10 for mobile devices is finally available as an upgrade for various Windows 8.1 Phone handsets, depending on device manufacturer/model, country/region, carrier, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 20:45
Acer Aspire V15 Nitro BE VN7-592G-79DV Notebook Review

85% Acer Aspire V15 Nitro BE VN7-592G-79DV Notebook Review

4K Nitro. The latest premium model from the Aspire VN7-592G lineup boasts with its configuration: Razor-sharp 4K panel, 16 GB of RAM, SSD + HDD. With a price of almost 1900 Euros (~$2146), it is not made for everyone. Positive: Despite maximum hardware equipment, the battery life has improved compared with the former model.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Mar 2016 18:45
OnePlus 2 flagship killer to get OxygenOS 3.0 soon

OxygenOS 3.0 for OnePlus 2 coming soon

Less than a month after receiving OxygenOS 2.2.1, OnePlus 2 is very close to the Marshmallow-based OxygenOS 3.0 update.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 18:15
Samsung brings back fast charge disable option to Android Marshmallow

Samsung users can disable fast charging again

Samsung removed the ability to disable fast charging from TouchWiz last year, but now they bring it back with the Marshmallow-based firmware updates.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 17:30
Vernee Apollo Android flagship with Helio X20 and 6 GB RAM coming in April 2016

Vernee Apollo coming next month

This new flagship from China offers top-of-the-line specs, including a deca-core Helio X20 SoC, 6 GB RAM, and a 21 MP main camera with Sony IMX230 sensor.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 15:50
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7 with Exynos SoC get TWRP support

Exynos 8890-powered Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge get TWRP support

The international variants of the Galaxy S7 lineup are now officially supported by TWRP.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 11:45
HTC Desire EYE Android smartphone got Marshmallow update with Sense 7

HTC Desire EYE gets Android Marshmallow with Sense 7

The Android 6.0.1 update for the Desire EYE comes in two parts that are quite large and only targets devices in Europe for now, but US-based handsets should get it later this month as well.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 10:30
LG G5 Android flagship coming to US Cellular on April 1st

LG G5 headed for US Cellular

Pre-orders should begin March 28th, and US Cellular stores should have the flagship ready on April 1st, for $636 USD without contract.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 09:15
Lenovo ThinkPad L460-20FVS01400 Notebook Review

85% Lenovo ThinkPad L460-20FVS01400 Notebook Review

Longer lasting. Lenovo's ThinkPad L460 does not offer many new features. The Skylake processors provide a bit more computing power, and the L440 clearly has a longer battery life. Unfortunately, Lenovo does not install a docking port in the L460 models furnished with AMD graphics cards.
Intel Core i7-6500U, AMD Radeon R5 M330, 14", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Mar 2016 07:23
The Division Notebook Benchmarks

The Division Notebook Benchmarks

Trendsetter? "The Division" combines both action and role-playing elements into a thrilling online / multiplayer experience. Does the game's technology make the competition look old as well?
Florian Glaser, 17 Mar 2016 07:21
CyanogenMod on HP TouchPad, CyanogenMod 13 R1 based on Marshmallow coming

CyanogenMod 13 is finally available

This long-awaited mobile OS is based on Android Marshmallow, but still has to reach maturity, as the version available for download is a first release candidate build.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 23:57
Samsung Music Android app beta freely available on Google Play

Samsung Music app now available via the Google Play Store

Next to MP3 and WMA, this new app that is still in beta can also handle FLAC and AAC files, but only works with devices running at least Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 23:30
Leagoo announces Shark 1 smartphone with 6300 mAh battery

Leagoo announces Shark 1 smartphone with 6300 mAh battery

The 6-inch smartphone will carry one of the largest battery packs for a consumer smartphone and will retail for less than $190 USD starting next month.
Allen Ngo, 16 Mar 2016 23:22
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Intel Core i7-6700K Desktop Processor

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Nixon Mission rugged smartwatch

Nixon Mission waterproof smartwatch coming later this year

This rugged smartwatch is the first Android Wear wearable in the world powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC and will come out later this year offering multiple customization options.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 22:45
Samsung Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO luxury smartwatch

Samsung Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO now official

This new limited edition luxury smartwatch will be on display at Baselworld 2016 starting tomorrow and is scheduled to hit the market this summer via Samsung's and GRISOGONO's retail channels.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 21:45
MediaTek Helio X25 SoC to power Meizu Pro 6, is a faster Helio X20

Meizu Pro 6 to use the new Helio X25 chip

This new deca-core mobile processor uses the same architecture as the Helio X20 but has higher clock speeds for both the compute and the graphics cores.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 20:45
Chinese consumers pre-ordered 10 million Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge units

Over 10 million Galaxy S7 pre-orders placed in China so far

The pre-order period in China started on March 11th, will last until the 18th, and until then more than 15 million orders could be placed.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 19:15
Acer Graphics Dock brings external GPU support for notebooks

Acer Graphics Dock brings external GPU support for notebooks

The external dock will connect via USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3 and include a built-in Nvidia GTX 960M GPU for 350 Euros.12s
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 16 Mar 2016 19:09
Acer makes available the Switch 12 S Pro convertible

Acer makes available the Switch 12 S Pro convertible

The 12.5-inch business notebook will have support for Acer's external Graphics Dock via its USB Type-C Gen. 2 port with prices starting at about 1300 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 16 Mar 2016 18:26
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Android flagship with Exynos unofficially available in the US

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge with Exynos SoC unofficially available in the US

Although this variant is not officially on the US market and those who buy it will not get US warranty either, the Exynos-powered S7 Edge can be purchased on eBay.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 14:50
ARM Cortex A32 quad-core chip architectecture, ARM and TSMC team up for 7 nm chips

ARM and TSMC team up to develop a 7 nm chip

The two companies already worked together on 16 nm and 10 nm chips, but now are teaming up to deliver 7 nm processors to the masses.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 12:45
Samsung SM-J210 imported to India for testing, might be the Galaxy J2 (2016)

Samsung SM-J210 shows up online

A handset that looks to be the Galaxy J2 (2016) has been imported to India for testing and might hit the market soon.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 11:45
MSI GL72 6QF Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review

80% MSI GL72 6QF Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review

Big screen, affordable price. The MSI GT72 may be the flagship model, but there are plenty of mainstream options from the same manufacturer. We check out the new GL72 starting for just under $1000 USD with GTX 960M graphics to see how it compares in the budget gaming market.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 16 Mar 2016 07:48
Samsung Galaxy S7 free upgrade program coming to Verizon Wireless

Verizon launches annual upgrade program for the Galaxy S7 series

Thanks to this program, owners of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge will get the Galaxy S8 for free next year.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2016 23:59
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0 SM-T825M Android slate with LTE

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0 LTE hits FCC

Since the Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) got a silent release, the Tab E 7.0 (2016) might get the same treatment soon, as it has just been spotted in a FCC listing.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2016 23:55
Fossil Q Wander Android Wear smartwatch starts at $275 USD

Fossil unveils Q Wander and Q Marshal wearables

The two new members of the Q lineup are powered by Android Wear and support wireless charging, aiming to compete with Motorola's Moto 360 and the Huawei Watch.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2016 22:45
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 2016 now available

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 2016 now available

The Galaxy Tab A 7.0 is an affordable 7-inch tablet for a low starting price of 170 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 15 Mar 2016 22:04
Acer Aspire V3-575G-5093 Notebook Review

79% Acer Aspire V3-575G-5093 Notebook Review

Premium allrounder, light edition. Not long ago, we reviewed the Acer Aspire V5-591G-71K2. That notebook - equipped with a modern Intel quad-core CPU and a GeForce GTX 950M - particularly impressed us with its performance. How does the sibling with slightly less powerful hardware components and a lower price fare in comparison?
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 940M, 15.6", 2.3 kg
René Kohl, 15 Mar 2016 19:45
BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu tablet coming soon with MediaTek MT8163M SoC

BQ Aquaris M10 to hit the market soon

Canonical's first Ubuntu tablet will be sold via the BQ Store and features a quad-core MediaTek processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and microSD support.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2016 19:45
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