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The LG Q92 is available in three colours. (Image source: @yabhishekhd)

LG Q92 released: A 6.67-inch midrange smartphone with five cameras, a Snapdragon 765G, a 4,000 mAh battery and a minimal design

LG has unveiled its latest mid-range smartphone, the Q92. The handset features a 6.67-inch and 20:9 FHD display, a Snapdragon 765G, 5G connectivity, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. LG has included four rear-facing cameras too, ...

Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2020 12:29

2020 Acer TravelMate P215 is smaller and lighter than last year's model, but it doesn't run any faster (Image source: Acer)

Humiliatingly for Intel, an underperforming Core i7-10510U runs slower than the two-year old Core i5-8250U

The 2020 Acer TravelMate P215 may be smaller and lighter than last year's model, but it doesn't run any faster despite its fancy new 10th gen Core i7 Comet Lake-U CPU. Intel's 10th gen Core family isn't looking so hot all things c...

Allen Ngo, 25 Aug 2020 08:01

Rockstar will not release GTA 6 before 2023

Industry insider speculates that GTA VI will not be released until 2023

According to an industry insider, Grand Theft Auto fans might have to wait until 2023 before they can get their hands on GTA VI. The information gives credence to an earlier leak, which predicted a similar release date.

Anil Satyanarayana, 24 Aug 2020 20:19

The Smach Z may well be dead. (Image source: Elmundo.es)

The Smach Z project goes quiet as Smach continues to issue refunds to backers

Smach is still yet to begin shipping the Smach Z, and it seems increasingly likely that it never will. After the company looked so close to releasing its long-awaited console in 2019, updates have dried up and its social media cha...

Alex Alderson, 24 Aug 2020 19:33

Xiaomi has patented movable smartphone camera lenses, because why not? (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi patent shows us the future of smartphones with movable cameras

The Mi 10 Ultra may be the smartphone to beat when it comes to cameras, but Xiaomi has thought up another weird and wonderful way to improve smartphone camera tech as we know it. This time, the company has developed movable camera...

Alex Alderson, 24 Aug 2020 19:24

Motorola will sell the device as the Moto G9 Play in most markets. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G9/G9 Play launched: A mid-range handset with a 6.65-inch display, 4 GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 662 and a 5,000 mAh battery

Motorola only launched the Moto G8 a few months ago, but it has already moved onto the Moto G9 series. The first device in the new series is the Moto G9 Play, also called the Moto G9 in some markets. Motorola has integrated a Snap...

Alex Alderson, 24 Aug 2020 16:41

Vermeer is next up for AMD, followed by Cezanne and Van Gogh in early 2021. (Image source: PCGamer)

AMD Ryzen 2020-2022 roadmap leaks; Cezanne, Dragon Crest, Raphael, Rembrandt and Van Gogh all detailed

Another part of AMD's 2020-2022 roadmap has leaked, detailing several codenames and specifications. Navi2-based APUs will arrive in 2021, but it won't be until 2022 when we see laptop APUs with Navi graphics. Zen 3 will debut with...

Alex Alderson, 24 Aug 2020 13:05

The issue seems to be present across the Redmi Note 9 range. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro may have a camera module defect

The Redmi Note 9 series offers some of the best value smartphones on the market but it appears Xiaomi's quality control isn't quite up to par. There have now been multiple reports of defective camera modules that fail to prevent d...

Ricci Rox, 23 Aug 2020 18:22

The original “Bliss” wallpaper for Windows XP (Image source: Wikipedia)

A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recaptures the magic

Highlighting the sheer scale of real-world detail found in Microsoft Flight Simulator, a Redditor recently flew over the iconic “Bliss” hill in Sonoma County, CA, immortalised in the Windows XP default wallpaper. While colours are...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Aug 2020 14:26

Mi 10 Ultra: Excited fans push for Xiaomi to launch its magnum opus globally

It's unknown if Xiaomi will bring the Mi 10 Ultra to the rest of the world but fans in Europe are already trying to make their voices heard, by creating a petition asking Xiaomi to bring its most impressive mass-production flagshi...

Ricci Rox, 23 Aug 2020 13:49

This new device will sit below the OnePlus Nord. (Source: NBC)

An entry-level Snapdragon 460-powered OnePlus phone is on the way, new leak indicates

After releasing the OnePlus Nord a while ago, it appears OnePlus isn't done with catering for the non-flagship segments. New information has now surfaced, strongly indicating that the company could be set to release an entry-level...

Ricci Rox, 22 Aug 2020 23:00

LG’s 32UN650-W promises high color accuracy, together with FreeSync and HDR10 (Image source: LG)

LG’s upcoming 32UN650-W 4K FreeSync monitor could be a good pick for creatives and gamers alike

LG recently unveiled its upcoming 32UN650-W 4K HDR10 monitor with FreeSync. Featuring 95 percent DCI-P3 coverage, the 32UN650-W looks to be a good compromise for creatives who game on the side.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 22 Aug 2020 16:06

The PS5 is widely expected to be released in November 2020. (Image source: Sony/PlayStation)

PlayStation 5 console will definitely launch in 2020 as PS5 hardware reveal trailer tops 30 million views but the 4K debate rages on

There has been yet another reassuring comment from a Sony executive stating that the PlayStation 5 will still be launched this year. The impressive PS5 hardware reveal trailer that was shared on YouTube in June has now topped 30 m...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Aug 2020 21:27

The PlayStation 5 has "the best line-up...in the history of PlayStation", according to Sony. (Image source: Sony)

The PlayStation 5 will have the "best line-up in the history of PlayStation", according to a Sony executive as global promo lands

A Sony executive has declared that the PlayStation 5 has "the best line-up...in the history of PlayStation, setting expectations for the next-generation console exceedingly high. Sony has published the first global promo for the c...

Alex Alderson, 21 Aug 2020 15:17

Hitman 3 is the latest Epic Games Store exclusive on PC

Hitman 3 will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store for a year

IO Interactive has just confirmed that the PC version of Hitman 3 will be available only on the Epic Games Store for a year after launch. Players will be able to carry over progress from previous versions of the game to Hitman 3. ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Aug 2020 20:08

The Frost Black edition of the Xperia 1 II also comes with 12 GB of RAM. (Image source: Engadget Japan)

The Sony Xperia 1 II picks up an enticing new matte colour option and 12 GB RAM

Sony has unveiled a new version of the Xperia 1 II with 12 GB of RAM and a matte back panel. The edition, called Frost Black, will not pick up fingerprints as easily as the other three glossy finishes in which Sony has already rel...

Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2020 19:06

Huawei is working on a HarmonyOS-powered smartphone

Huawei likely to release a smartphone running HarmonyOS later this year

An industry insider speculates that Huawei will release a HarmonyOS-powered smartphone in late 2020. It will reportedly be a low-cost 5G-ready smartphone exclusive to the Chinese market. Huawei is expected to tell us more about it...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Aug 2020 16:50

The Mi 10 Ultra looks to already be a success with day one sales exceeding US$57.8 million

The Mi 10 Ultra was launched last week and sales numbers are already proving to almost be as impressive as that of the Redmi K30 Ultra, with Xiaomi selling over US$57.8 million worth of the device. That translates into about 70,00...

Ricci Rox, 20 Aug 2020 08:47

Devices like the P30 Pro will still receive software updates. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei commits to Android updates for older handsets with Google Play Services

Huawei smartphones with Google apps will continue to receive software updates, the company has confirmed. The assurance comes after the expiration of the company's licence with Google and the tightening of US sanctions.

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2020 19:12

The Huawei MateBook B series starts at CNY 5,499 (~US$796).

Huawei unveils three MateBook B business laptops

Huawei has unleashed the MateBook B series, which it is positioning for business consumers. The MateBook B5-420, MateBook B3-510 and MateBook B3-410 come with Intel Comet Lake-U processors and up to 512 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2020 18:43

The Asus Zenfone 7 is coming. (Source: Asus)

Asus Zenfone 7 specs leak: 60 Hz FHD+ LCD may dampen the excitement of expectant fans

The Asus Zenfone 7 series is exactly a week ago from launch and a new leak has now revealed all major specs of the regular Zenfone 7. Notable takeaways include a Snapdragon 865, two usable cameras, and a 60 Hz LCD that may prove d...

Ricci Rox, 19 Aug 2020 12:18

Microsoft could have the edge in terms of pricing and release date in the PS5 vs. Xbox Series contest. (Image source: Reviews.org/Sony/Microsoft)

Next-gen console prices and release dates allegedly leaked with Microsoft's Xbox Series X and S taking very strong positions against the PlayStation 5 consoles

The apparent prices and release dates for the PlayStation 5 Blu-ray model, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S have been shared online. The source of the information claims the details are “more than a ...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Aug 2020 21:01

Is work-life balance worth a pay cut? (Source: Max Pixel)

36% of professionals polled would happily trade 35% of their current salaries for an improved work life balance

A recent poll conducted on the professional's forum site Blind found that 36% of workers at companies such as Microsoft, Google and Oracle would accept 65% of their current pay-checks in exchange for more parity between their work...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 18:41

The Microsoft Xbox Series X is already on display at a brick and mortar store

The Xbox Series X is already being exhibited at a store in Germany. Available to view at the Xperion E-Arena in Cologne, the console will supposedly be joined by the Xbox Series S when it launches later this year.

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 17:57

Sorry, Galaxy A70 owners. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Samsung reveals the official list of devices to get three OS updates: Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A70 fail to make the cut

Samsung has now released the official list of phones that will enjoy its new policy of providing three major OS updates. The usual suspects are there, along with the Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71, and Galaxy A90 as hypothesized. The A50 ...

Ricci Rox, 18 Aug 2020 17:36

Softbank may have overinvested in ARM and is clearly well aware of the Chinese "rogue" CEO. (Image Source: Nyob.news)

Why is Softbank rushing to sell ARM? Softbank overinvesting in the wrong business areas and the Chinese ARM branch "going rogue" among the possible reasons

If Nvidia manages to buy ARM, team green will certainly have its hands full with all sorts of inherent problems in addition to all the other competing ARM clients that demand equal access to current IPs and future technologies. On...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Aug 2020 16:04

IBM's new Power10 server-class chips are fabricated on Samsung's 7 nm EUV process. (Image: IBM)

IBM rolls out first 7nm processor as if to rub salt in Intel's wounds

It seems everyone and their dog is launching silicon on a 7 nm process -- except Intel that is. IBM has just announced that it has launched its latest server processor, the Power10, which will be manufactured using Samsung’s 7 nm ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Aug 2020 13:30

The future of the Kirin SoC series is now in severe doubt. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's access to suppliers is further curtailed by the US administration

The US government has just increased the number of companies associated with the OEM Huawei on its economic blacklist to 152. This has reportedly been done in order to ensure the electronics giant cannot use American technology or...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 02:22

The next OnePlus charger may not be that special. (Source: YouTube)

More signs of a future with budget OnePlus phones surface in a new leak

TUV Rheinland has reportedly certified a new OnePlus charger. However, it is not a super-powered Warp Charge variant as normal for this brand, but supports more conventional 18 watt (W) speeds instead. This, then, may be a new hin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 00:59

The Nokia 8.3 5G is one of six devices that HMD Global is releasing before the end of the year. (Image source: HMD Global)

The Nokia 2.4, Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 8.3 5G are right around the corner as the Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3 5G and Nokia 9.3 PureView remain on track for Q4 2020 release

The unveiling of the Nokia 2.4, Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 8.3 5G are imminent, according to a new rumour. The trio of devices will be joined next quarter by the Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3 5G and Nokia 9.3 PureView too.

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 21:06

ThinkPad T15g: Is Lenovo preparing a gaming ThinkPad with RTX 2080 Super Max-Q?

ThinkPad T15g: Is Lenovo preparing a gaming ThinkPad with the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q?

A new ThinkPad laptop has appeared online: The Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 appears to be a variation of the workstation ThinkPad P15 Gen 1. Different from the workstation model, the Lenovo T15g appears to feature Nvidia GeForce RTX...

Benjamin Herzig, 17 Aug 2020 13:53

Wearable payments may really take off in the coming decade. (Source: Samsung)

Wearable payments might fund a near-US$1.4 trillion market by 2027

The ability to complete point-of-sale transactions using wearables alone represented a market worth US$285.47 billion in 2019, according to new market research. However, this value is also now thought to grow until it reaches $1.3...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2020 23:09

The Wildfire E Lite's new leak. (Source: Google via MySmartPrice)

HTC is now rumored to launch the Wildfire E Lite, a study in basic Android phones, soon

A new listing on the Google Play Console reportedly points to the imminent launch of a new HTC Wildfire E series member. This Lite variant apparently runs on an appropriately budget MediaTek processor and has 2GB of RAM. It may ev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2020 15:31

The P30 Pro's days as a normal Android device may be numbered. (Source: Huawei)

Google's temporary license to work with Huawei has expired, which may be bad news for the OEM's older phones

Google applied for a temporary general license (TGL) in order to keep older Huawei devices compatible with its Android app ecosystem even after this OEM was placed on the US administration's Entity List in May 2019. However, this ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2020 15:07

The Mi 10 Ultra ditched the Mi 10 Pro's 108 MP Samsung sensor in favor of an OmniVision sensor - Why?

While the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro both use the same 108 MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor, the new, improved Mi 10 Ultra sports a lower-res 48 MP sensor made by...OmniVision. There are reasons for that, of course.

Ricci Rox, 16 Aug 2020 14:55

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in Mystic Bronze has been particularly popular. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 pre-order numbers down on Galaxy Note 10 figures but still reach 1.17 million at the halfway point thanks to the Mystic Bronze Ultra

A report out of South Korea has stated that over 1.17 million devices from the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series have now been pre-ordered, with a few days of the pre-order period still remaining. Although the Mystic Bronze Galaxy Not...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Aug 2020 23:29

Intel announces a new tie-in with the Avengers game. (Source: Twitter)

Intel unveils Marvel's Avengers "Collector's Edition" packaging for certain 10th-gen processors

Intel has taken to its official Twitter account to announce a collaboration with the muralist Tristan Eaton resulting in new "Collector's Editions" of some of the 10th-generation Core desktop CPUs. However, that is all that differ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Aug 2020 19:33

The Redmi K30 Ultra proves to be a monstrous hit as it sells 100,000 units in one minute

The Redmi K30 Ultra is the modern redefinition of value for money and it appears to already be a resounding success for Xiaomi, with the company confirming it took 100,000 orders for the device in just one minute when it went on f...

Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2020 10:33

The ThinkPad T14s AMD is cheaper and much faster

Lenovo offers the ThinkPad T14s with Intel as well as AMD processors. We now reviewed both models and can confirm the big performance advantage for the AMD model. The only real advantage for Intel is the Thunderbolt 3 support.

Andreas Osthoff, 14 Aug 2020 20:36

The Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro will not be released in Europe anytime soon, according to one informed leaker. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Leaker reveals the Huawei and Honor devices that will arrive in Europe soon, and the Mate 40 Pro is conspicuously absent

The Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro will be Huawei's latest Kirin-based smartphones, but neither are apparently launching in Europe anytime soon. Instead, Huawei plans to bring mid-range and entry-level smartphones to market like the Mate...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 19:29

The LG Q92 may arrive as early as August 21. (Image source: Google Play Console via MySmartPrice)

LG Q92 leaked again: Midrange smartphone may launch as early as August 21 and in three colours with a global launch planned for September

More details about the LG Q92 have leaked following the midrange device's sighting at the Google Play Console last month. According to the new leak, the LG Q92 could arrive on August 21 with 128 GB of storage, a Snapdragon 765G, 6...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 19:24

The Samsung Galaxy Fold — where do we go from here? (Image source: Samsung)

Thin bezels, under-display cameras, and foldables are overpriced stopgaps on the way to the post-smartphone paradigm

The rise of ultra-expensive foldable devices like the Samsung Galaxy Fold, Motorola Razr, and Apple’s rumoured iPhone/iPad hybrid underline a greater issue with the smartphone industry on the whole: the lack of genuine innovation ...

Column by Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Aug 2020 19:05

The Philips 279C9 is a 4K UHD monitor with minimal bezels and a USB hub. (Image source: Philips)

Philips 279C9: A borderless 4K UHD monitor with a USB Dock and Power Delivery

The award-winning Philips 279C9 not only has a 4K UHD display with DisplayHDR 400 certification, but also a USB Type-C port that supplies up to 65 W via USB Power Delivery. The monitor has four USB 3.2 Type-A ports too, along with...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 14:01

Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision, is diversifying its operations and becoming less reliant on China for its manufacturing. (Image: Foxconn)

Foxconn boss: China's 'days as the world's factory are done'

With the US-China trade war showing no signs of abating, more companies are looking to rely less on the Chinese supply chain. More evidence of that emerged today with Foxconn Chairman, Young Liu, saying that the China’s role as th...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Aug 2020 12:28

Million of iPhones are assembled at Foxconn plants in China. (Image source: Bloomberg/IndustryWeek)

Apple and Samsung reign supreme in Q2 2020 US smartphone shipments but 70% of the 31.9 million shipped devices were made in China

Apple and Samsung have secured first and second positions in terms of smartphones shipped in the US for the second quarter of 2020, with Apple doing especially well by shipping a domestic record of 15 million iPhones. However, aro...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Aug 2020 22:55

Samsung is working with ARM to develop custom CPU cores

Samsung has reportedly teamed up with ARM to develop custom CPUs

A report from a South Korean news outlet suggests that Samsung has teamed up with ARM. Both companies are reportedly developing custom CPU cores based on ARM's Cortex-X1 super core. It will likely debut on the upcoming Exynos 1000...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Aug 2020 11:00