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Sony acquires SoftKinetic Systems for 3D image sensors

Sony acquires SoftKinetic Systems for 3D image sensors

The news comes just a day after announcing spin-offs of some of the company's largest divisions.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Oct 2015 07:08
World of Warships Desktop and Notebook Benchmarks

World of Warships Desktop and Notebook Benchmarks

Sink Ships! In the Free 2 Play game “World of Warships”, Navy enthusiasts will engage in short and action-packed sea battles. Despite good graphics, the engine is very conservative and is capable of running decently, even on older laptops. In this review, we will present our findings from our various benchmarks.
Klaus Hinum, 09 Oct 2015 05:44
MSI WS60 and WT72 workstations now available with Skylake and Xeon CPUs

MSI WS60 and WT72 workstations now available with Skylake and Xeon CPUs

The latest MSI gaming upgrades are trickling down to the manufacturer's growing workstation lineup.
Allen Ngo, 09 Oct 2015 04:26
Dell announces XPS 13 and XPS 15 with "InfinityEdge" and new XPS 12 2-in-1

Dell announces XPS 13 and XPS 15 with "InfinityEdge" and new XPS 12 2-in-1

Dell will launch its updated XPS 13 and XPS 15 with Intel Skylake processors in October 2015. The XPS 15 comes with a new 4K Infinity display and Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M. The XPS 12 2in1 will follow next January.
Sebastian Jentsch, J. Simon Leitner, 09 Oct 2015 04:10
Samsung Galaxy View spotted at FCC

Samsung Galaxy View spotted at FCC

The gigantic 18.4-inch tablet will likely become a surprise announcement from Samsung in the coming months.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Oct 2015 03:32
Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL

Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are now official

The new smartphones confirm the specs and looks revealed unofficially at the end of last month and will soon hit the market loaded with Windows 10 Mobile.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2015 20:25
Samsung Galaxy J5 Smartphone Review

81% Samsung Galaxy J5 Smartphone Review

Recycling. You have a déjà-vu experience when you open the box of the Galaxy J5, because Samsung uses the old chassis design. Although the components are fairly standard, the manufacturer has integrated a flash at the front for selfie fans.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5", 147 g
Andreas Osthoff, 08 Oct 2015 20:00
Toshiba introduces Satellite Click 10 detachable and Radius 12 convertible

Toshiba introduces Satellite Click 10 detachable and Radius 12 convertible

The Satellite Click LX0W-C-104 and Radius 12 P20W-C-106 will start at 450 Euros and 1800 Euros, respectively.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Oct 2015 19:54
Android 5.1 and 5.0 now make up 23.5 percent of active Android smartphones

Android 5.1 and 5.0 now make up 23.5 percent of active Android smartphones

Almost 1 in 4 Android smartphones that have recently accessed the Play Store are running Lollipop.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Oct 2015 19:13
Barnes & Noble Samsung Galaxy Tab E Nook special edition Android tablet

Barnes & Noble launches the Galaxy Tab E Nook tablet

This large-screen tablet retails for $249 USD and comes with a special free limited-time content offering.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2015 06:31
Microsoft Band 2 smart wearable compatible with Windows Phone, iOS, and Android

Microsoft Band 2 is now official

This new fitness band features a curved display, multiple sensors, and works with Windows Phone, Android, as well as iOS handsets.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2015 06:24
Asus Zenbook UX305LA (Core i7) Subnotebook Review

88% Asus Zenbook UX305LA (Core i7) Subnotebook Review

Well done, Asus. Until recently, Asus has been using Core M processors in their Zenbook UX305 models. However, the manufacturer now has greater aspirations. By adding new Core i7 processors to the series, Asus hopes to compete with the MacBook Air 13. Even with its stronger CPU, the Zenbook's battery life has improved. It just goes to show that in the wrestling ring of the computer world, sometimes it is not a disadvantage for a battery to put on some weight.
Intel Core i7-5500U, HD Graphics 5500, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Oct 2015 05:37
Toshiba Tecra A50-C Notebook Review

79% Toshiba Tecra A50-C Notebook Review

Quiet demeanor. Toshiba has refreshed its affordable Tecra A50 lineup with the thinner and sleeker A50-C series. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has a long way to go to catch up to the likes of Dell, HP, or Lenovo in the business space.
Intel Core i5-5200U, HD Graphics 5500, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 Oct 2015 04:19
Sony announces Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

Sony announces Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

Sony to spin-off key divisions including batteries, semiconductors, and storage manufacturing.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Oct 2015 01:28
Samsung beats industry expectations with impressive Q3 2015 sales

Samsung beats industry expectations with impressive Q3 2015 sales

The company fights through the crowded smartphone market with even higher profits than initially expected.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 23:35
HP unveils Star Wars-themed Pavilion 15

HP unveils Star Wars-themed Pavilion 15

The Limited Edition reskinned notebook will start at $699 with pre-installed Star Wars customization features.
Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 20:58
Windows 10 Mobile coming in December

Windows 10 for phones coming in December

While the first Lumia phones with Windows 10 Mobile installed will ship in November, the software update for older handsets will come one month later.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2015 19:48
Microsoft Surface Book laptop with Intel Skylake and Windows 10

Microsoft announces Surface Book

This 13.5-inch notebook is powered by 6th generation Intel Core processors and provides up to 12 hours of battery life, while starting at $1,499 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2015 16:51
Surface Pro 3 vs Surface Pro 4

Surface Pro 4 vs. Surface Pro 3 comparison

We take a look at the differences, big and small, between the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Steve Chippy Paine, 07 Oct 2015 16:12
Samsung Exynos processors with Samsung GPU coming in 2017 or 2018

Samsung allegedly working on its first GPU

The company's first GPU has been delayed and it looks like the first chips to integrate it will not come out for at least another two years.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2015 16:05
Huawei to launch Honor Play 5X this week

Huawei to launch Honor Play 5X this week

The new smartphone's specification will be very similar to its predecessor, the Honor Play 4X, with exception of the processor.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 07 Oct 2015 14:26
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 convertible with Intel Skylake processor

Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 4

Surface Pro 3's successor is lighter and faster, coming with a bundled stylus and featuring up to 16 GB of memory, a 1 TB SSD option, as well as various Intel Skylake processors.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2015 11:53
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 LTE Tablet Review

88% Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 LTE Tablet Review

Insanely slim. With a more compact chassis and a different screen ratio, the new Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 aims to outdo its predecessor. Our in-depth review will show whether this is a success despite – or because – of the shrunken dimensions.
Samsung Exynos 5433 Octa, ARM Mali-T760 MP6, 9.7", 387 g
Andreas Kilian, 07 Oct 2015 11:11
HP reveals 15.6-inch Pavilion gaming notebook

HP reveals 15.6-inch Pavilion gaming notebook

The successful gaming Omen series is now making its way down the totem pole to the Pavilion family starting at a lower price of $999.
Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 11:07
HP Spectre x360 gets new Silver and Copper colors

HP Spectre x360 gets new Silver and Copper colors

The popular HP convertible is as sleek and usable as ever with just a few minor cosmetic and hardware changes.
Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 11:07
HP unveils 8-inch Envy Note 8 tablet with 10-inch keyboard

HP unveils 8-inch Envy Note 8 tablet with 10-inch keyboard

Windows tablets aren't new of course, but this 8-inch 16:10 FHD tablet with stylus and keyboard support is certainly one-of-a-kind from HP.
Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 11:07
HP Spectre x2 refresh will have built-in stainless steel stand

HP Spectre x2 refresh will have built-in stainless steel stand

The versatile kickstand solves one of the most glaring issues with detachables: A wobbly display with weak hinges.
Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 11:07
HP unveils the new 13-inch Envy 2015 notebook

HP unveils the new 13-inch Envy 2015 notebook

Refreshed series will have a brighter look and an arched lid for improved ergonomics.
Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 11:06
HP Stream refresh gets Windows 10 and a thinner and lighter chassis (Pictured: Original Stream 13)

HP Stream refresh gets Windows 10 and a thinner, lighter chassis

The new affordable models will focus on Internet connectivity and low internal storage for just under $200 USD. Similar to Chromebooks without the
Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 11:06
Face Off: Apple iPhone 6S Plus vs. Huawei Mate S vs. LG G4

Face Off: Apple iPhone 6S Plus vs. Huawei Mate S vs. LG G4

The better flagship. Now that the iPhone 6S Plus is finally available, how does it compare to existing 5.5-inch competitors? We choose two other flagship devices and pick the best based on the hard numbers.
Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 08:59
Microsoft unveils affordable Lumia 550 smartphone with Windows 10

Microsoft unveils affordable Lumia 550 smartphone

The entry-level 5-inch Lumia will retail for just $140 USD and run Windows 10.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 07:22
Xiaomi expects to sell 10 million Redmi Note 2 smartphones by end of 2015

Xiaomi expects to sell 10 million Redmi Note 2 smartphones by end of 2015

The Chinese manufacturer had already sold more than 2 million in its first month and cites its automated production plants for keeping prices low.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 07:01
Fujitsu expands LifeBook E series with new models

Fujitsu expands LifeBook E series with new models

The product line now includes a total of five new models with Intel Skylake: The LifeBook E736, E746, E756, E546, and E556.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 07 Oct 2015 06:20
Samsung Exynos M1/Mongoose benchmark results leak online

Samsung Mongoose benchmarks leak online

Also known as Exynos M1, this upcoming SoC promises almost 50 percent better multi-core performance when compared to the Apple A9.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Oct 2015 16:13
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL could feature a removable 3340 mAh battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL could feature a removable 3340 mAh battery

In what could be one last leak before the official reveal, both upcoming Lumia devices may feature removable back covers and standard 3440 mAh battery packs.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 06 Oct 2015 03:24
Smartphones impacting sales of dedicated cameras

Smartphones impacting sales of dedicated cameras

New studies are blaming smartphones for the steady decline of the dedicated camera market, especially on the classic point-and-shoot.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 06 Oct 2015 01:39
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AMD FirePro W5130M

512 GCN cores, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 4000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD FirePro W5130M graphics card for professional notebooks.
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AMD FirePro W5170M

640 GCN cores, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 4500MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD FirePro W5170M graphics card for professional notebooks.
Motorola handsets ready to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow update

Motorola unveils the list of devices to get Android Marshmallow

The list includes the 2014 Moto X Pure Edition, DROID Turbo, third-gen Moto G, and a few others.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Oct 2015 20:18
The successor of Samsung Galaxy Tab4 8.0 passes through FCC

AT&T bound Galaxy Tab 5 8.0 hits FCC

A Samsung tablet model number SM-T377A has passed through the FCC last week and is headed for AT&T.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Oct 2015 19:28
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AMD FirePro W7170M

2048 GCN 3 cores @ 723MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5 @ 5000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD FirePro W7170M graphics card for professional notebooks.
Lenovo Z51-70 (Radeon R9 M375) Notebook Review

77% Lenovo Z51-70 (Radeon R9 M375) Notebook Review

Mixed feelings. Lenovo's newcomer wants to qualify for the multimedia division with its mid-range graphics card but blunders in terms of screen and sound. The keyboard might disappoint users who value good office qualities. However, most other traits, and primarily the performance, are very compelling.
Intel Core i5-5200U, AMD Radeon R9 M375, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 05 Oct 2015 18:10
Samsung's 18-inch tablet specs surface online

Samsung's 18-inch tablet specs surface online

It's very likely that the device is the Galaxy View that was teased by Samsung at IFA 2015 in September.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 05 Oct 2015 17:27
Intel subsidiary Havok joins Microsoft

Microsoft acquires Havok

Intel has sold its Irish subsidiary to the Redmond giant, who promises to "continue to work with developers to create great gaming experiences."
Codrut Nistor, 05 Oct 2015 12:29
First photos taken with Nexus 6P show a fantastic camera

First photos taken with Nexus 6P show a fantastic camera

Performance in low-light conditions will reportedly be far superior to the outgoing generation of Nexus smartphones.
Allen Ngo, 05 Oct 2015 08:26
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NVIDIA Quadro M600M

384 Maxwell cores @ 837MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5012MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA Quadro M600M graphics card for professional notebooks.
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NVIDIA Quadro M1000M

512 Maxwell cores @ 993MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA Quadro M1000M graphics card for professional notebooks.
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NVIDIA Quadro M2000M

640 Maxwell cores @ 1038MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M graphics card for professional notebooks.
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NVIDIA Quadro M3000M

1024 Maxwell cores @ 1050MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5 @ 5000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA Quadro M3000M graphics card for professional notebooks.
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NVIDIA Quadro M4000M

1280 Maxwell cores @ 975MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5 @ 5012MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M graphics card for professional notebooks.
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