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Microsoft flagship store in New York, Manhattan Fifth Avenue 677

Microsoft closing several stores in Brazil

Although Brazil outperformed the rest of the world for Microsoft back in 2014, things changed rapidly and the company has decided to shut down "several of its physical stores" in the country.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2016 11:41
Asus VivoBook E200HA-US01 cheap Windows 10 laptop with Intel Atom Cherry Trail

Asus VivoBook E200HA now available for $199 USD

This new Windows 10 portable has a quad-core Intel Atom processor under the hood, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, Asus promising up to 14 hours of autonomy.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2016 11:38
HTC One A9 Android smartphone will not reach Verizon Wireless

Verizon will not carry the HTC One A9

Although they previously announced the One A9 would hit Verizon this year, now the carrier announces the handset does not work properly on its network and will no longer become available.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2016 11:36
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK Android tablet

Barnes & Noble apparently leaving the app store market

While the NOOK Store will no longer offer sales of third-party apps starting March 15th, they have just launched a big promotion that ends on the 14th.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2016 11:10
HTC One M8 Android flagship gets Android Marshmallow this Monday

Verizon HTC One M8 to get Marshmallow on Monday

Verizon's One M8 will get the long-awaited Android 6.0 update more than three months after the unlocked version received Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2016 09:15
OnePlus 2 flagship killer handset now gets RAW camera support via software update

OnePlus 2 gets RAW camera support

OxygenOS 2.2.1 also brings Bluetooth and Ultra SIM compatibility improvements, Romanian language support, as well as the usual security updates.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2016 07:30
Gigabyte P37X v5 Notebook Review

84% Gigabyte P37X v5 Notebook Review

Hot laptop. Gigabyte refreshes its thin 17.3-inch gaming notebook and equips it with a modern Skylake CPU. The cooling does, however, have problems with the fast components and the processor in particular warms up quite a bit.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Mar 2016 05:39
Lenovo ThinkPad T560 (Core i5, SSHD) Ultrabook Review

88% Lenovo ThinkPad T560 (Core i5, SSHD) Ultrabook Review

Faster, higher, stronger? Lenovo's new ThinkPad T560 convinces with a wide viewing angle IPS display and promises more performance and longer battery runtimes thanks to the Skylake platform. However, the other changes of the 15-inch device are very subtle – is it still enough for the victory in its class?
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Till Schönborn, 05 Mar 2016 05:31
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Samsung Notebook 9 lineup now available for purchase

Samsung Notebook 9 laptops now available for purchase

These new portables start at $1,000 USD and have screen sizes between 13.3 and 15.6 inches, using various Intel Skylake processors.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2016 21:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge teardown shows Sony camera sensor and Snapdragon 820

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge teardown shows Sony camera sensor and Snapdragon 820

The teardown dives deeper into the Dual Pixel rear camera and other major hardware components.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2016 21:10
HTC 10 rumored to be the One M9 successor

HTC 10 rumored to be the One M9 successor

HTC may be leaving its well-received One series behind and starting afresh with the aptly named HTC 10 smartphone.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2016 20:23
AT&T updates LG G Pad X 10.1 Android tablets on its network

AT&T LG G Pad X 10.1 gets updated

The new firmware is still based on Android Lollipop but packs several security updates and AT&T’s NumberSync support plus the Phone application.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2016 19:30
Apple may turn to OLED for the iPhone 7s

Apple may turn to OLED for the iPhone 7s

Apple iPhones with both OLED panels and 3D Touch could be coming as early as next year.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2016 19:17
More than 16 million Xiaomi Mi 5 units have been ordered so far

Xiaomi Mi 5 orders exceed 16 million

While the company was ready to deliver 4 million units in the first round of sales, they were surprised to end up facing no less than 16 million reservations.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2016 06:36
Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2016 spotted at TENAA

Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2016 spotted at TENAA

Photos reveal dimensions, weight, and a potential laser auto-focus for each model.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2016 05:28
Microsoft Surface Book (Core i7, 940M) Convertible Review

87% Microsoft Surface Book (Core i7, 940M) Convertible Review

Without competition. It is certainly powerful and does not make any compromises in terms of performance, and now even with a surprisingly good runtime of 10 hours. The Book easily beats the competition. But: Surface Pro 4 Core i7 and the i5 sibling are in the same ballpark – except for the runtime, which is a surprise.
Intel Core i7-6600U, NVIDIA Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 13.5", 1.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 04 Mar 2016 05:19
HP Spectre x360 15-ap012dx Convertible Review

81% HP Spectre x360 15-ap012dx Convertible Review

4K UHD update. The recently released Spectre x360 15 is available in FHD and UHD display options. Are those smaller pixels really worth the extra cost? We compare the two models to see what drawbacks and benefits one may have over the other.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2016 22:50
BlackBerry Priv Android smartphone hits Verizon Wireless

Verizon customers finally get the BlackBerry Priv

Verizon sells this Android handset retail for $720 USD outright, but those interested can also grab it for 24 monthly payments of $30 each.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2016 21:15
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Android smartphone now available in India

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 hits India

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 650-powered handset is now available in India starting at $150 USD for the 2 GB RAM/16 GB storage version.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2016 20:40
HTC teases its next flagship One M10 smartphone

HTC teases its next flagship One M10 smartphone

The short video not-so-subtly refers to the manufacturer's upcoming successor to the well-received One M9 smartphone.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2016 20:29
Smartphone market share by vendor in India in March 2016, Apple leading

Apple beats Xiaomi in India

The US tech giant has left its Chinese competitor behind, grabbing the 6th spot in India's top 30 cities.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2016 19:15
Acer Chromebook R11 convertible now available for 300 Euros

Acer Chromebook R11 convertible now available for 300 Euros

Acer's first 11.6-inch HD convertible based on Chrome OS will carry Celeron CPU options and up to 4 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2016 18:55
Google Photos with updated interface hits Android in early March 2016

Google Photos gets updated

The Assistant, Photos, and Albums view are now located inside a bar placed at the bottom of the interface, making them easier to access than before.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2016 16:47
Samsung PM1633a 15.36 TB enterprise SSD

Samsung PM1633a is world's largest SSD

With a capacity of 15.36 TB, this drive aimed at enterprise customers uses the 12 Gb/s SAS interface and offers read and write speeds of up to 1,200 MB/s.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2016 14:45
Google Hands Free payments now live in San Francisco

Google Hands Free is now live in San Francisco

This new app that allows its users to make in-store payments without reaching for their phone or wallet has just entered in a public pilot stage in a few select South Bay stores.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2016 12:30
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AMD Radeon R9 380 benchmarks and specs

1792 GCN cores @ 970MHz, 384 Bit GDDR5 @ 5700MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon R9 380 graphics card for desktops.
HP Pro Tablet 10 EE G1 Tablet Review

77% HP Pro Tablet 10 EE G1 Tablet Review

Robust. HP's tablet is designed for use in educational institutions. It is accordingly robust. The equipment is also in line with the intended purpose: A bright, high-contrast IPS screen and 3G modem are installed.
Intel Atom Z3735F, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 10.1", 850 g
Sascha Mölck, 03 Mar 2016 07:52
Samsung Gear S2 Snoopy watch faces now available

Samsung Gear S2 gets new Snoopy watch faces

The new faces come for free and can be downloaded directly from Gear Apps.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2016 00:45
Oppo R9 smartphone could be unveiled on March 17

Oppo R9 smartphone could be unveiled on March 17

The rumored 6-inch flagship smartphone may be the first to feature Super VOOC fast-charging as demonstrated at MWC 2016.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2016 00:27
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016 Android tablet up for pre-order

New Samsung Galaxy Tab A now up for pre-order

This new affordable 7-inch slate has been spotted on a Polish website, where those interested can place their orders and the price displayed is about $150 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 23:25
Global smartphone sales are up as of Q4 2015

Global smartphone sales are up as of Q4 2015

Year-over-year smartphone sales should rise by 7 percent by the end of 2016 thanks to rapid growth in China.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 02 Mar 2016 22:18
Lenovo G50-80 Notebook Review

78% Lenovo G50-80 Notebook Review

No frills. Visually, the G50 doesn't stray from the typical look we've come to expect from Lenovo. The internal components are solid and while the notebook isn't what we'd call a highlight, it's a very decent package overall.
Intel Core i5-5257U, Iris Graphics 6100, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 02 Mar 2016 20:43
Samsung Pay outgrowing Apple Pay

Samsung Pay outgrowing Apple Pay

A recent report shows that Samsung's mobile payment system is gaining users faster than Apple Pay, despite being available in only two markets for now.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 19:47
Samsung Marshmallow roadmap update 29 February 2016 leak

Samsung Marshmallow update roadmap leaks online

The new leak shows that most update dates revealed by the previous roadmap have been pushed back about three months.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 18:35
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Samsung Exynos 7580 Octa Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A53 ARM 8 cores @ 1600 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Samsung Exynos 7580 Octa smartphone processor (CPU).
Micromax Canvas Tab P702 cheap 4G Android tablet

Micromax launches Canvas Tab P702 4G tablet

This 7-inch Android slate with 4G connectivity is powered by a quad-core MediaTek SoC, runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, and retails for less than $120 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 15:24
QNAP TS-128/TS-228 dual-core compact NAS

QNAP announces TS-128 and TS-228 dual-core compact NAS

This new dual-core compact NAS is available in 1-bay and 2-bay variants, both using a dual-core processor and targeting home users.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 14:08
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AMD Radeon R9 390X benchmarks (desktop)

2816 GCN cores @ 1050MHz, 512 Bit GDDR5 @ 6000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon R9 390X graphics card for desktop.
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580

72 Gen. 9 Skylake cores @ 350MHz, eDRAM + 64/128 Bit eDRAM
Specifications and benchmarks of the integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 graphics card for notebooks.
BlackBerry Priv Android smartphone gets software updates for camera, launcher, and keyboard

New BlackBerry Priv update improves Camera, Launcher, and Keyboard apps

The latest additions to this handset include support for slow motion video, improved predictive typing, and an enhanced user experience.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 08:29
Eurocom Sky X9E gaming notebook with unlocked Core i7 Skylake processor and GTX 980 graphics

Eurocom launches Sky X9E VR ready "desktop laptop"

This ultimate machine for gaming and workstation tasks comes with unlocked Skylake processors, up to 64 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (SLI option also available), as well as a 4K display option.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 08:26
Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) gets Android Marshmallow

This budget smartphone that launched back in 2014 loaded with KitKat now gets its software up to date by receiving Android Marshmallow-based firmware.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 08:25
Microsoft Lumia 550 Smartphone Review

79% Microsoft Lumia 550 Smartphone Review

Windows 10 onboard. Microsoft sees its affordable (and with Windows 10) Lumia 550 positioned in the low-cost sector of around 100 Euros (~$109). However, the smartphone does not really stand out, and the operating system doesn't run smoothly, either.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909, Adreno 304, 4.7", 142 g
Florian Wimmer, 02 Mar 2016 07:57
Asus Zenbook UX305UA-FC040T Subnotebook Review

88% Asus Zenbook UX305UA-FC040T Subnotebook Review

Long lasting. A Skylake processor implies higher performance in the Zenbook UX305 without negative impact on the battery runtimes. The fast SSD, Full HD display and good keyboard remain unchanged.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 02 Mar 2016 07:08
Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with fingerprint sensor coming March 15

Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with fingerprint sensor coming March 15

The new Type Cover will cost $180 and be compatible with both the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pro 3.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 02 Mar 2016 01:59
Vivo Xplay 5 Android smartphone with dual-edge display and up to 6 GB RAM now official

Vivo Xplay 5 is now official

The main highlights of this new handset are the dual-edge display and the impressive amount of memory offered by its high-end variant - 6 GB.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Mar 2016 22:45
Current iPad Pro to get a 9.7-inch sibling with 12 MP camera 4K video capable

iPad Pro 9.7 might feature a 4K video-capable 12 MP camera

The tablet that was expected to be iPad Air 3 will be a new Pro slate, namely iPad Pro 9.7, one of its most interesting specs being the 4K video-capable camera on the back.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Mar 2016 22:25
Acer refreshes Aspire R13 Convertible with Skylake and USB 3.1 Type-C

Acer refreshes Aspire R13 Convertible with Skylake and USB 3.1 Type-C

The 13-inch convertible will have RAID 0 options alongside Skylake i5-6200U and i7-6500U CPU choices.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 01 Mar 2016 21:58
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S detachable now available

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S detachable now available

The 12-inch 2-in-1 convertible starts with a Core m3-6Y30 CPU, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, and a 2160 x 1440 resolution display for less than 1000 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 01 Mar 2016 21:41
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Smartphone Review

84% Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Smartphone Review

Upgraded mid-range. Just one year after the first Galaxy A5 generation, Samsung introduces the successor. Updates are found in screen, wireless module as well as the SoC. However, the performance still proves to be a minor shortcoming.
Samsung Exynos 7580 Octa, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.2", 155 g
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Mar 2016 19:16
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