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The Redemption ANCs and their charging case. (Source: House of Marley)

House of Marley launches its first ANC pair of TWS earbuds

House of Marley has released its second-gen TWS earbuds, called the Redemption ANCs. Unlike their predecessors, they resemble Apple AirPods, albeit ones finished in sustainable bamboo. They also have a 4-mic system for voice calls...

Deirdre O Donnell, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:29:00 +0100

Microsoft's new mobile app icon. (Source: Google Play Store)

Microsoft consolidates multiple services into its new Office for Android app

Microsoft has restructured its apps for the Android platform, mainly by combining all of them into one. It is now called Office on the Play Store, and allows access to OneDrive as well as Word, PowerPoint and Excel. However, it is...

Deirdre O Donnell, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:57:00 +0100

Intel laid off 129 of its Santa Clara Data Center Group staff members (Image source: Intel)

As AMD increases server market share, Intel lets go of 129 Data Center employees, citing changed "priorities"

Intel laid off 129 employees from its Data Center Group, even after excellent Q4 2019 financial performance. Could AMD's server market presence have been a factor?

Arjun Krishna Lal, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:42:00 +0100

Kaer Morhen is already playable in the Witcher Reality Project (Image source: Nexusmods)

The Witcher is now playable on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive through the Witcher Reality Project

An enterprising modder is bringing 2007's The Witcher to mainstream VR headsets through the Witcher Reality Project. The opening segment of the game is already playable

Arjun Krishna Lal, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:20:00 +0100

Honor 9X set for stable EMUI 10 global rollout as Huawei dawdles with the Mate 20 Lite and P30 Lite

Honor has confirmed that the release of the stable EMUI 10 update for the Honor 9X is at hand. Huawei is also sending out the update to the update to the Mate 20 Lite and P30 Lite but the rollout appears to be extremely limited at...

Ricci Rox, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:00:00 +0100

OPPO's new smartwatch is confirmed to echo Apple's in its design

An OPPO executive has teased its upcoming first-generation smartwatch, revealing that it looks quite like those made by Apple. This device is also to have "3D glass", which may be used to help the wearable's face curve downwards t...

Deirdre O Donnell, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:51:00 +0100

ROG STRIX 5700 series models were known for running hot (Image source: BURN & SMASH)

Asus blames AMD for overheating ROG Strix RX 5700 Series cards

In an unusual move, Asus shifted blame for its overheating ROG STRIX 5700 series graphics cards to AMD, claiming the GPU maker's mounting pressure guidelines delivered inadequate mounting force.

Arjun Krishna Lal, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:37:00 +0100

The LG V50 ThinQ with its Dual Screen case. (Source: LG)

The LG V60 ThinQ may have shown up on Geekbench

LG may launch a successor for its flagship phablet, the V50 ThinQ, soon. A device with a model number that might conform to this device has appeared on the Geekbench 5 database. It has the Snapdragon 865 and runs Android 10, and h...

Deirdre O Donnell, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:16:00 +0100

GeForce GTX 1650 or GTX 1650 Max-Q? Even Lenovo seems unsure. (Image source: Web Tech)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2: A multimedia laptop that may not have an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU after all

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 suffers from an identity crisis. Is it an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650-powered multimedia laptop, or one that is held back by the lesser GTX 1650 Max-Q variant? Well, it seems that Lenovo does not know, ei...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:11:00 +0100

Leaked renders of the OnePlus 8 Pro. Image via OnLeaks and 91Mobile.

Full specs of OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite leaked

A listing on the Giztop web store (now removed) revealed the full specifications of the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite. While the listing should be taken with a grain of salt, the specs coincide with prior rumors and...

Sam Medley, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:53:00 +0100

The PS5 is reportedly capable of 8K and 60 FPS gaming. (Image source: Twitter)

Rumour | Sony PlayStation 5: Gran Turismo developers aiming for upwards of 240 FPS on PS5

Fancy some 120 FPS or 240 FPS gaming with your PlayStation 5? Well, that is what Polyphony Digital are apparently targeting for the first Gran Turismo game to hit Sony's upcoming next-generation console. However, expect Gran Turis...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:24:00 +0100

Coronavirus has sickened iPhone sales revenue. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Apple lowers revenue expectations for Q1 2020 due to coronavirus

Apple will not hit its estimated revenue target for this quarter. Citing supply chain restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak and falling demand in China, the Cupertino colossus will pull in lower-than-expected revenue. Ap...

Sam Medley, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:58:00 +0100

Honor 9X Pro set for global launch on February 24

The Honor 9X Pro, the latest mid-range phone from Huawei's sub-brand Honor, is set for a global launch on February 24. However, due to the continuing trade war between China and the United States, the "global" launch is limited to...

Sam Medley, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:13:00 +0100

The Sky X9C can easily replace a server but may cost twice as much. (Image Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom rolls out ridiculously priced laptops with up to 28 TB storage

If you want to get the absolute best laptop configurations, try out the new Eurocom Sky X9C with 4K 17.3-inch display, desktop-grade I9-9900K CPU, up to 128 GB DDR4-2666 DRAM, dual RTX 2080 GPU and up to 28 TB of SSD storage via 3...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:04:00 +0100

Slide-out flexible screens could solve the creasing problem. (Image Source: CNET)

Better than foldables? TCL first to launch a phone with slide-out screen

Instead of going the foldable way, TCL is experimenting with some other ways to implement flexible screens. The slide-out concept essentially provides the same screen estate but without the awful crease in the middle and possibly ...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:32:00 +0100

Realme 5 Pro will get Android 10 soon (Source: Realme India)

Android 10 coming to the Realme 5 Pro next month, no Beta in the cards

While many Realme users are already testing Android 10 Beta on their devices, it looks like the Realme 5 Pro will move directly to the stable Android 10 firmware. If everything goes as planned, this should happen next month. The s...

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:16:00 +0100

Android Pie finally descends for the Sprint LG G7 ThinQ as Android 10 release draws closer

Almost two years after the phone was launched, owners of the Sprint model LG G7 ThinQ are finally receiving their first OS update. The Android Pie update is now rolling out to the phone, with Android 10 lingering on the horizon al...

Ricci Rox, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:23:00 +0100

Windows 10 2004 20H1 brings in much-needed improvements to the DWM. (Image Source: Fossbytes)

Windows 10 2004 20H1 finally gets multi-monitor refresh rates right

After nearly 13 years, Microsoft seems to have addressed an oft-ignored issue when it comes to how Windows deals with multi-monitor refresh rates. Till now, Windows 10's Desktop Window Manager (DWM) caused stutters and frame-skips...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:46:00 +0100

If you think a 50 GB game is large, you'd better rethink it: Final Fantasy VII remake to exceed 100 GB

Although the game is scheduled to arrive in early April, it is obvious — based on the sizes of the latest titles in the series — that the remake of the legendary Final Fantasy VII is going to be big. According to a recent rumor th...

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:55:00 +0100

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro flyer with the results of the 55-second flash sale (Source: Weibo via Indiashopps)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro sales hit the equivalent of US$28.5 million in less than a minute

With prices starting at more than US$700, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is a rather expensive handset considering the wallet-friendly price tags of its predecessors. However, the Chinese OEM managed to sell more than 28.5 million USD worth...

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:34:00 +0100

CARD20 TWS earbuds miss Indiegogo stretch goal, will proceed anyway

Backers are excited that the wireless earbuds are now prime for mass production, but they are also furious about some last minute design changes to the earbuds themselves.

Allen Ngo, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:01:00 +0100

As of now, a Galaxy S20 pre-order is the only way to get hold of a Home Mini (Image source: Android Police)

Spooked by Alexa? Samsung says it has no plans to sell the Galaxy Home Mini separately

In a conversation with a prospective Galaxy Home Mini buyer, a Samsung rep stated that the company has no plans to sell the Galaxy Home Mini on a standalone basis. This makes a Galaxy S20 pre-order the only way to get hold of the ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:32:00 +0100

The Samsung Galaxy Fold's successor could sport an under-display camera.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 may feature an under-display camera, likely to launch around the same time as the Note 20

Fresh leaks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 indicate that the device's display is likely to be made of ultra-thin glass like the recently launched Galaxy Z Flip. The Fold 2 is also tipped to feature an under-display camer...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0100

The Microsoft Surface Book 2 was released in 2017. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 key specifications and price estimates revealed

Some specifications for the upcoming Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Microsoft Surface Go 2 have been leaked online. The Surface Book 3 convertible can expect to sport 10th Gen Intel processors and GPUs from Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 16 s...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:13:00 +0100

The Galaxy Z Fold's display needs to be handled with extreme care. (Image Source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

Samsung's claim of the Galaxy Z Flip using a glass display is potentially misleading but is not false

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has received much criticism owing to its highly fragile display. While durability tests do not show any indications of the display being made of glass, a closer examination does confirm the company's clai...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Tue, 18 Feb 2020 02:10:00 +0100

The ViewSonic M1 Mini LED Pocket Projector. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic wins a 2020 IF Design Award for its latest mini projector

The ViewSonic M1 Mini LED Pocket Projector has won one of the IF Design Awards for 2020. It has been conferred due to its innovative and functional stand, which also doubles as a lens-protector when not in use. It also packs a bat...

Deirdre O Donnell, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 23:28:00 +0100

Apple has agreed to use Qualcomm's 5G chips on iPhones till 2023

Apple will use Qualcomm's 5G chips on iPhones till 2023, according to report

Apple will reportedly use Qualcomm's 5G chips on iPhones for the next four years. This revelation comes from a document published by the United States International Trade Commission. It also states that Apple is slated to release ...

Anil Satyanarayana, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 23:14:00 +0100

The Red Magic 3's successor will offer as much as 16GB of RAM. (Source: Nubia)

The Nubia Red Magic 5G will have up to 16GB of RAM: official leak

A Nubia executive has confirmed that the next-gen device from its gaming-phone brand, Red Magic, will have SKUs with 16GB of RAM. This spec is an upper limit for Android phones currently defined by the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in ...

Deirdre O Donnell, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 22:54:00 +0100

Introducing the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA launches GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition - a limited run GPU

So, sooner than release an RTX 2080 Ti SUPER or Cyberpunk 2077, NVIDIA and CD Projekt have teamed up to create the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition, a GPU that you cannot buy. 200 will be created, and NVIDIA plans to giv...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:44:00 +0100

Is your device on the list? (Image source: Huawei Central)

Rumour | Updates for all: EMUI 11 roadmap hits with over 30 eligible devices

Are you wondering whether your Huawei device will receive EMUI 11, the Chinese company's custom version of Android 11? Well, over 30 are apparently eligible, with the P20 series seemingly not making the cut.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:30:00 +0100

What does NVIDIA have planned for GTC 2020? (Image source: Wccftech)

Rumour | GTC 2020 will not disappoint, with Ampere GPUs set to launch at upcoming NVIDIA conference

You won't be disappointed, those are apparently the words of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang about the company's upcoming GTC Conference in San Jose. Huang will be in attending GTC 2020, where the company is expected to announce Ampere GP...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:24:00 +0100

The next MacBook Pro 13 may feature a scissor mechanism keyboard like the MacBook Pro 16 does. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | Evidence points towards Apple releasing an Intel Core i7-1068NG7 powered MacBook Pro 13

Apple is expected to release a new MacBook Pro 13 soon, and one that may feature the company's scissor mechanism keyboard. However, there is evidence that it could feature a custom Ice Lake processor too, which may offer up to 20%...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:16:00 +0100

A first glimpse of the Canon EOS R5. (Source: Canon)

Canon confirms the existence of the EOS R5

Canon has teased the EOS R5 by affirming that this next-generation full-frame camera is indeed in development. The OEM now asserts that it will be the "most advanced" model in its category on its launch. It also plans to release n...

Deirdre O Donnell, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:12:00 +0100

The Galaxy M31 is nearly here. (Source: Amazon.in)

The Samsung Galaxy M31 will launch via Amazon.in soon

As with its immediate predecessor, the Galaxy M30s, Samsung will release the M31 to the Indian market via Amazon. This site is currently teasing the phone as one that will replicate the popular "battery monster" in many ways, its ...

Deirdre O Donnell, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:30:00 +0100

This might be the RTX 2077, in a Cyberpunk trim (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia teases RTX 2077 on Twitter to commemorate the upcoming RTX-enabled Cyberpunk 2077

In what looks to be an interesting cross-branding exercise, Nvidia tweeted a blurred image of what appears to be an RTX 2077, commemorating CD Projekt Red's upcoming Cyberpunk 2077

Arjun Krishna Lal, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:52:00 +0100

The Kirin 990-sporting V30 will arrive in Europe next week sans Google Services (Image source: Honor)

Rumor | Huawei Honor V30 to arrive in Europe next week with HMS instead of Google Services

Huawei's midrange Honor V30 is set to launch in Europe next week. However, in the aftermath of the phone maker's spat with Google, the Kirin 990-toting smartphone will not feature Google Services, arriving instead with Huawei's ho...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:31:00 +0100

The Motorola Moto G8 Power will be getting a little brother soon. (Image via Motorola)

Moto G8 Power Lite pops up on Thailand NBTC website, confirming name

A new listing on the Thailand National Broadcast and Telecommunication Commission's (NBTC) website confirms the existence of the Moto G8 Power Lite. While specifications are still unknown, the handset (which was previously thought...

Sam Medley, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:22:00 +0100

The Asus 6Z can now be had for an enticing price of ₹23,999 for a limited period. (Image Source: Asus)

Deal | The Asus 6Z at ₹23,999 (US$336) is among the best deals available for a Snapdragon 855-powered flagship killer

Asus is offering copious discounts as part of the ongoing Flipkart Mobile Bonanza sales season from February 17 to February 21. As part of the sales offer, Asus is selling all variants of the 6Z at ₹4,000 off while the 5Z gets a g...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:10:00 +0100

The leaked models appear to be refreshes in the Asus TUF Gaming lineup (Image source: Asus)

4800H laptop pricing and release date leaked by Asus partner: $1600 TUF Gaming models arrive on April 3rd

A Swiss e-retailer listed pricing and release dates for Ryzen 5 4600H and Ryzen 7 4800H-equipped Asus TUF Gaming laptops. The midrange models range from US$1114 to US$1622 and may launch on April 3rd, taking the fight to the i5-93...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:51:00 +0100

The Sony Xperia XZ1 will not receive Android 10. (Source: AndroidPit)

Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact owners launch campaign for Android 10 update

Sony, for some reason, completely ignored the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact in its Android 10 roadmap. The phones ran Android Oreo at launch and have only received one OS upgrade, to Android Pie. Owners of the phones aren't taking th...

Ricci Rox, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:22:00 +0100

Microsoft has started teasing the Xbox Series X on social networks. (Image source: @Xbox)

PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: Alleged devkit specs leak and Xbox updates online presence with new console image

Some fresh specifications supposedly linked to devkits of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X have been shared online. Although many have already dismissed the information as fake, the consoles seem evenly matched in devkit form. ...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:11:00 +0100

Trash cans powered by Nvidia Jetson AI chips are a thing now

Welcome your new trash can overlords. These hi-tech bins house Nvidia Jetson TX2 AI SoCs and cameras to instantly identify the item you're holding and tell you how it should be properly disposed of.

Allen Ngo, Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:30:00 +0100

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