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AOKpass provides vendors with a privacy-oriented compliance standard for health data (Image source: ICC)

COVID-19: International Chamber of Commerce passes landmark AOKpass declaration to protect health data in an era of invasive COVID-10 tracking apps

The International Chamber of Commerce recently presented its AOKpass declaration to safeguard health data in the context of privacy and data security issues with the current crop of COVID-19 tracking apps.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 25 May 2020 16:54
The LG Velvet is coming to the US. (Image source: LG)

LG Velvet: Snapdragon 765G smartphone scheduled for North American release; LG Q61 could be on the way too

The LG Velvet is coming to North America, according to South Korean media. Possibly costing upwards of US$735, the device features a 6.8-inch OLED display, a Sony IMX586 primary camera and a Snapdragon 765G processor. The newly an...
Alex Alderson, 25 May 2020 16:49
HP ProBook 430 G7 does not have many new features

HP ProBook 430 G7 does not have many new features

HP has released a new affordable office laptop, the ProBook 430 G7. However, there is not a whole lot new in this device. One new feature is the processor, but it disappoints in our review.
Benjamin Herzig, 25 May 2020 16:32
The Sony Xperia 1 II. (Source: Sony)

Xperia 1 II to launch in the US sans 5G on July 24 for a whopping US$1200; Sony WF-1000XM3 a pre-order bonus

After months of rumors, the Sony Xperia 1 II has now gotten an official release date. The phone will go on sale in the US on July 24, five whole months after it was announced. It will carry an MSRP of US$1200, although early taker...
Ricci Rox, 25 May 2020 08:43
The Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ will be a downgrade on the S20 Ultra in one important aspect

The Galaxy Note 20 phones are just a couple months away from launch at this point, and a new leak has now revealed even more information on the phone. It's hardly good news either, although there may be good reason for the choice.
Ricci Rox, 24 May 2020 13:48
The AX1650 is one of Killer's latest products. (Source: Intel)

Intel buys Rivet Networks, the maker of Killer Wi-Fi

Intel has announced that it has acquired Rivet Networks, a company best known for its Killer brand of connectivity modules. The silicon giant asserts that this move will enhance its standing as a proponent of Wi-Fi standardization...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 21:59
The new XPS 15 9500. (Source: Dell)

The new Dell XPS 15's battery is rated for 300 cycles, and apparently that's ok

Dell recently updated the 15-inch XPS variant with the 9500 for 2020. It incorporates some changes that may be welcome, although its battery capacity is reduced compared to its predecessors. A consumer has noticed that it is also ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 17:55
HP ProBook 430 G7 Laptop Review: No big improvement with Comet Lake

85% HP ProBook 430 G7 Laptop Review: No big improvement with Comet Lake

Low upgrade potential. Comet Lake and not much more – that is howthe upgrade from HP ProBook 430 G6 to ProBook 430 G7 can be described. Of course, there are some other differences, which we will explore in this comprehensive review.
Intel Core i7-10510U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 23 May 2020 16:30
The Honor Play 4 Pro. (Source: JD)

Kirin 990-powered Honor Play 4 Pro on the cards, but the original Honor Play remains without EMUI 10

The Honor Play offered some much-needed competition to the Poco F1 back in 2018, and Huawei is set to debut a spiritual successor to the phone—an Honor Play 4 Pro featuring the flagship Kirin 990 5G. That's all fine and dandy but ...
Ricci Rox, 23 May 2020 14:21
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s, X13, L14, L15 & T15 are now available in the US – with Intel Comet Lake

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s, X13, L14, L15 & T15 are now available in the US – with Intel Comet Lake

Lenovo's mainstream 2020 ThinkPads are available for purchase in the US now. This includes the T, X and L series with models like the ThinkPad T14, ThinkPad X13 and ThinkPad L14. However, only the Intel models are available as of ...
Benjamin Herzig, 23 May 2020 11:12
Lenovo's foldable ThinkPad X1 Fold may not be ready for prime-time yet

Lenovo's foldable ThinkPad X1 Fold may not be ready for prime-time yet

Lenovo's first PC with a foldable screen, the ThinkPad X1 Fold, was announced at CES for a release in this summer. That plan seems to have changed, as a recent roadmap pointed towards a release in the last quarter of 2020. A Twitt...
Benjamin Herzig, 23 May 2020 00:56
The ThinkPad E490 with the Radeon GPU is much faster, but also gets very hot

The ThinkPad E490 with the Radeon GPU is much faster, but also gets very hot

The affordable business laptop Lenovo ThinkPad E490 is also available with a dedicated graphics card. The GPU performance is obviously much higher, but the dGPU is a bit too much for the cooling solution.
Andreas Osthoff, 23 May 2020 00:48
The LG Stylo 6. (Source: PocketNow)

The LG Stylo 6 is a US$200 phone with a stylus

LG has now launched its latest phone, the LG Stylo 6. The Stylo 6 features a 6.8-inch IPS display, a Helio P35, a triple rear camera setup, and a 4000 mAh battery. The star of the otherwise bleak show, however, is the phone's buil...
Ricci Rox, 22 May 2020 18:32
The Zenfone 6 delivered all the essentials at a US$500 price point. (Source: AndroidPit)

Asus Zenfone 7 and ROG Phone 3 confirmed for launch, ETA established

Rejoice, fans of the Asus Zenfone series; the Zenfone 7 is on its way. Asus Co-CEO Hu Shubin has confirmed that the Zenfone 7 and ROG Phone 3 are on the way, and will be released even sooner than most would think.
Ricci Rox, 22 May 2020 07:34
Bloomberg TV+ is coming to a Samsung big-screen near you. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg TV+ is coming free to Samsung smart TVs

Bloomberg TV+ is provided by the media outlet of the same name. It launched in 2019 as the first such online channel to stream in 4K UHD. Its maker has announced a new partnership by Samsung by which it will appear on this OEM's f...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2020 22:54
The Google Pixel 4 phones were released in October. (Source: CNET)

Rumor | Google Pixel 5 launch may be delayed

Google's Pixel flagships usually debut in October, but there's a chance the Pixel 5 could be different, as word on the grapevine claims the phone may be delayed. The Pixel 5 is expected to eschew the Snapdragon 865 in favor of a c...
Ricci Rox, 21 May 2020 22:05
The Sony Xperia 1 II sees the return of the 3.5mm jack. (Source: Sony)

Xperia 1 II listed for pre-order with US$1200 price tag; page taken down shortly after

The Sony Xperia 1 II was temporarily listed for pre-order on B&H with a hefty US$1200 price tag. The listing has now been taken down, and it remains unknown when the phone will make the trip over to the US. It will, however, go on...
Ricci Rox, 21 May 2020 21:13
The new Durabook U11. (Source: Durabook)

The rugged tablet-maker Durabook launches its first 10th-gen Intel Core-based model

Durabook has announced an updated version of its super-tough U11 tablet with up to Intel Core i7-10510Y processors. It also has a MIL-STD-810G certified rubberized chassis with a military-grade on-the-spot SSD-removal system. User...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2020 20:12
Genuine mistake? The RedmiBook 14 Pro looks like a MacBook. (Image source: aliexpress)

RedmiBook Pro in disguise? Xiaomi executives caught preparing Redmi 10X promo material on Apple MacBook Pro

Xiaomi executives Lu Weibing and Wang Teng Thomas have revealed that they have been using an Apple MacBook Pro to go over marketing material for the upcoming Redmi 10X smartphone. It seems the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro laptop just does...
Daniel R Deakin, 21 May 2020 16:23
The P2P file-transfer alliance has 4 new members. (Source: Weibo)

Black Shark, Realme, Meizu and OnePlus join the multi-Android OEM P2P file-transfer alliance

Xiaomi, Vivo and OPPO launched a file-transfer system of their own in February 2020. This facility allows for a robust form of sharing between Android devices from these 3 OEMs independent of any third-party apps. Now, the additio...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2020 14:41
The S20 Ultra's 108 MP sensor just isn't as good. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's new 50 MP sensor bests the 108 MP sensors on the Galaxy S20 Ultra and Mi 10 Pro

Samsung recently unveiled its newest CMOS sensor, the ISOCELL GN1 with a 50 MP resolution, 1/1.3" physical size, and 1.2μm native pixel size. While one could assume that the 108 MP sensors on the Galaxy S20 Ultra and Mi 10 Pro are...
Ricci Rox, 20 May 2020 22:57
Dynabook Portege X30L-G is one of the lightest business laptops you can get right now (Image source: Dynabook)

Dynabook Portege X30L-G is one of the lightest Comet Lake-U laptops you can get right now

If you want a super-light subnotebook without having to settle for the super-slow Core m series, then the Comet Lake-U-powered Portege X30L-G should do the trick so long as you can accept a few compromises along the way.
Allen Ngo, 20 May 2020 22:19
Asus ExpertBook B9450FA

87% Asus ExpertBook B9450FA Review: Ultra light and high endurance

A lot of storage. Asus has described the ExpertBook as the lightest business notebook in the world. Our test configuration of the device weighs less than one kilogram (~2.2 lb) and offers very good connectivity. Find out what this device has to offer in terms of everyday use in our review.
Intel Core i7-10510U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 995 g
Mike Wobker, 20 May 2020 17:19
Gamers want to see how titles will actually look on the PS5 console, not on a PC. (Image source: Epic - Unreal Engine 5)

Sony wants the PS5 reveal event to showcase games actually running on the next-gen console and don't expect to know the PlayStation 5's price before August

It seems that Sony would prefer more third-party game developers to showcase their upcoming titles for the PS5 on the next-gen console itself rather than relying on PC footage that will later be “optimized”. Those wanting to know ...
Daniel R Deakin, 20 May 2020 14:11
Lenovo ThinkPad E490 Office Laptop in review: The Radeon GPU is too much for the cooling solution

85% Lenovo ThinkPad E490 Office Laptop in review: The Radeon GPU is too much for the cooling solution

Still a hot machine. The ThinkPad E490 is available with an optional dedicated GPU. Similar to the predecessor, however, the cooling solution struggles with the additional heat, and even multiple BIOS updates did not change that.
Intel Core i7-8565U | AMD Radeon RX 550X (Laptop) | 14.00" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 20 May 2020 00:49
NVIDIA is now in legal trouble over its 'crypto SKUs'. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA faces the ire of its investors amidst allegations of crypto-card income hiding

In very recent memory, powerful NVIDIA GPUs normally marketed to gamers became popular among cryptocurrency enthusiasts for their ability to mine. Allegations of misrepresenting the actual amount of money made off this use-case ha...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2020 00:07
The Sony Xperia 1 II. (Source: Sony)

Xperia 1 II: Carrier confirms release date of Sony's much-anticipated flagship

The Sony Xperia 1 II looks to be the perfect flagship for some, but three months after it was announced, it still isn't available for purchase. That's about to change, though, as the phone has now been confirmed to go on sale on M...
Ricci Rox, 19 May 2020 21:29
IFA 2020 will go ahead, but not as normal. (Source: IFA)

IFA 2020 will take place live in Berlin, just not as we know it

A number of annual conferences and showcases have had to either shut down or move online from their traditional real-world venues in 2020. IFA has just announced that its own flagship expo is not to be among them. However, due to ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2020 19:50
Dell announces new 2020 Latitude business laptop lineup, including new Latitude 9410

Dell announces new 2020 Latitude business laptop lineup, including new Latitude 9410

The 2020 Dell Latitude lineup is here. Dell's business laptop lineup sports the newest Comet Lake processors with vPro and updated designs.
Benjamin Herzig, 19 May 2020 16:00
Remodeled mobile workstations Dell Precision 7550 & 7750 have been announced

Remodeled full-fat workstations Dell Precision 7550 & 7750 have been announced

The traditional Dell Precision mobile workstation line receives a big refresh this year, as both the Dell Precision 15 7550 and Dell Precision 17 7750 feature completely reworked designs. Different from their slimmer Precision 500...
Benjamin Herzig, 19 May 2020 16:00
The new Dell Optimizer in action. (Source: Dell)

Dell claims its new Optimizer makes some new business models into "the world's most intelligent PCs"

Dell has integrated a new form of potentially workflow-aiding AI into some of its new PCs. Known as the "Optimizer", it confers features such as Express Sign-In, Intelligent Audio and Express Response. They allow for next-gen beha...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 May 2020 16:00
Which PCs to buy? If only Dell could help. (Source: Dell)

Dell adds a new service to its IT professional-focused Workforce Persona set

Today (May 19, 2020), Dell has introduced a whole slew of enterprise-level PCs. This may leave IT managers overwhelmed with options for a new or upgraded workplace fleet. However, the OEM also has a new service that wants to take ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 May 2020 16:00
The PS5 console is expected to be revealed in June. (Image source: Concept Creator/LetsGoDigital)

PS5 news: Metal Gear title could be in the works; upcoming game lineup will be "compelling"; musical chairs for possible PlayStation 5 reveal

Metal Gear could be coming to the PlayStation 5 according to some detective work posted on Reddit recently. The Sony Corporate Strategy Meeting revealed little but promised a “compelling” PS5 game lineup, and the console reveal da...
Daniel R Deakin, 19 May 2020 11:43
The OnePlus 8 Pro. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8 Pro: OnePlus confirms that it will disable the see-through color filter lens in an imminent update

OnePlus has now confirmed that it will disable the color filter camera on the OnePlus 8 Pro in an upcoming software update. The company acknowledges the privacy-violating implications of the feature and will work on it further bef...
Ricci Rox, 19 May 2020 08:05
HiHonor UK will go live on May 21. (Image source: Honor)

Honor celebrates UK online store announcement with a host of discounts

Announced today, HiHonor UK will begin trading on May 21. To celebrate the arrival of its eCommerce platform to the UK, Honor is offering discounts on multiple devices, including the Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20 Lite, Honor 9X Pro and M...
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 19:42
An optimized version of Fortnite is planned for the PS5 and Xbox Series X. (Image source: Epic)

Epic has given away over US$2,000 worth of free games since 2018 but fortunately has now made more than US$1 billion with Fortnite mobile

A report has estimated that the Epic Games Store has given out more than US$2,000 worth of free games to subscribers since December 2018. Over 100 titles have been offered gratis, with GTA V being the latest. Fortunately for Epic,...
Daniel R Deakin, 18 May 2020 13:52
YouTube on longer offers HD content to Indian users on mobile (Image source: YouTube)

Opinion | YouTube, stop with the 480p bandwidth discrimination in India already

A month ago, YouTube decided to limit Indian mobile users to a maximum of 480p, citing bandwidth constraints. However, with 85 percent of YouTube users residing outside India, completely unaffected, the decision prompts questions ...
Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 May 2020 09:20
Dynabook Portege X30L-G Laptop Review: A New Lightweight Benchmark

85% Dynabook Portege X30L-G Laptop Review: A New Lightweight Benchmark

Over 400 grams lighter than the MacBook Air. Dynabook has managed to fit expandable RAM, expandable storage, multiple USB ports, and an Intel Core U-series CPU all in a chassis weighing just 870 g total. So, what's the catch? The devil is in the details.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 859 g
Allen Ngo, 18 May 2020 07:19
Fitbit now makes a ventilator. (Source: Fitbit)

Covid-19: Fitbit responds to the pandemic by developing a ventilator

Fitbit has announced that its own-brand ventilator has been sent to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for testing. Despite being known for wearables, this company has also recently devoted some of its resources to the prod...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2020 18:33
The LG V40 still looks good. (Source: Mashable)

Feature | The LG V40 ThinQ was the underappreciated flagship no one bought

The LG V40 had it all: three versatile rear cameras, five cameras in total, an excellent display, and competitive pricing. And yet, it never quite managed to hit the heights attained by its contemporaries; why?
Ricci Rox, 17 May 2020 17:33
The Pixel 4 has sold poorly. (Source: CNN)

The Google Pixel 5 could be a more affordable phone for the masses

The Google Pixel 4 had a number of significant flaws but the most fatal of all was pricing, as the phones didn't offer value analogous to their launch prices. Things could change with the Pixel 5, however, as a new report claims G...
Ricci Rox, 17 May 2020 11:27
Early reports billed the Surface Duo for a summer launch. (Source: The Verge)

New Microsoft Surface Duo leak paints a polarizing picture

The Microsoft Surface Duo is on the way and months after Microsoft's teaser, technical specifications of the foldable phone have now been revealed. Notable talking points include the choice of a last-gen SoC and a disappointing ba...
Ricci Rox, 17 May 2020 10:40
The Forbes Global 2000 list held good news for Apple and Xiaomi. (Image source: Tablet News)

Apple is the highest-ranked tech company in latest Forbes Global 2000 list while Xiaomi celebrates a rise through the ranks

Forbes has just released its Global 2000 annual ranking list for the top public companies in the world. Apple is the highest-ranked tech company, residing in a very respectable ninth position. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has celebrated movi...
Daniel R Deakin, 16 May 2020 19:15
The Mate Xs carries a humongous price tag. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei touted to release an affordable foldable phone alongside the Mate 40 Pro

The Huawei Mate X and Mate Xs are incredible pieces of hardware but carry an equally heavy price tag, with the Mate Xs costing almost US$2700. That's a bit too much for the average consumer, though, so Huawei is reportedly working...
Ricci Rox, 16 May 2020 16:37
Early renders of the Google Pixel 4a. (Source: OnLeaks)

Google Pixel 4a billed to be cheaper than the iPhone SE

The Google Pixel 4a was initially expected to start at US$399, but a new leak claims the phone could be US$50 cheaper. This would make it cheaper than the iPhone SE, the biggest challenger to the Pixel 4a in the mid-range segment.
Ricci Rox, 15 May 2020 09:56
The Nokia 1.3 and some of its specs. (Source: Amazon)

The Nokia 1.3 is released to the US market

Nokia's ultra-budget 1.3 is a phone with a 5.71-inch HD+ display. Despite this, it runs an up-to-date ROM thanks to Android Go, as well as Google's Camera Go. It is now available on the American market for US$99.
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 May 2020 00:12
The Mate 30 Pro also lacked Google support. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei Mate 40 Pro to ship without Google Services as Trump extends trade ban

The Mate 30 Pro was Huawei's first flagship to be released without Google Services support, and it seems that will continue with the upcoming Mate 40 Pro, as President Trump has now extended the trade ban by an extra year.
Ricci Rox, 14 May 2020 22:19
ThinkPad P14s & P15s: Lenovo upgrades Ultrabook workstations with hexa core i7-10810U

ThinkPad P14s & P15s: Lenovo upgrades Ultrabook workstations with hexa core i7-10810U

In the shadows of the ThinkPad T series and the ThinkPad X1 Extreme, Lenovo sells the ThinkPad P43s and ThinkPad P53s workstations with more power efficient CPUs. Lenovo is updating this series now with Comet-Lake and the new nami...
Benjamin Herzig, 14 May 2020 21:04
The basic PS5 SSD has a storage capacity of 825 GB. (Image source: lacomparacion)

PS5 vs Xbox noise grows as Tim Sweeney coos over the "best in any platform" SSD and Lisa Su spills some sauce over RDNA2 in action on the PlayStation 5 tech demo

Both Tim Sweeney and Lisa Su have been praising the PlayStation 5 lately, with the former expressing his positive opinion of the next-gen console’s SSD while the latter, understandably, wanted to mention the presence of AMD’s RDNA...
Daniel R Deakin, 14 May 2020 11:39
Xiaomi has seen plenty of growth under Lei Jun's leadership. (Source: Bloomberg)

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun reportedly sniped using an iPhone, faces criticism from other users

Going by reports floating around, CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, has been caught using an iPhone on social media. The fact that this is news in the first place is a tad amusing, but it does play right into the joke of Xiaomi aping everyt...
Ricci Rox, 14 May 2020 10:08
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