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SiriusXM content will become playable on Google Nest products soon. (Source: SiriusXM)

The Google Assistant will start integrating SiriusXM soon

Google and SiriusXM have partnered in order to enable streaming of the latter on smart speakers from the former. In addition, the content provider's subscribers will be able to activate and control their channels by asking the Ass...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Oct 2019 15:33

Nokia's new employees will focus on 5G products. (Source: ECNews)

Nokia hires 350 extra workers for its 5G project

Nokia has reportedly hired nearly 400 new staff members to build its latest 5G-focused team. These employees are to be based in the company's native Finland. 240 of them will start on equipment pitched at carriers, whereas some of...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Oct 2019 23:10

A sizeable proportion of eligible consumers are still wary about smart-home products. (Source: Parks Associates)

Research finds privacy concerns put US consumers off buying smart home products

A recent publication has reported that 52% of all US households with high-speed internet would rather not buy into the smart-home concept. 25% of this group nominated worries about data security and privacy as their reasons to rem...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Oct 2019 22:21

The Lenovo ThinkPad L590 is a Whiskey Lake upgrade of the L580. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad L590: A budget business laptop that falls short of expectations

The Lenovo ThinkPad L590 is a solid business laptop at just under $1,000, but it is not without its problems. The 15.6-inch laptop appears to offer plenty on paper, with Lenovo including a quad-core Core i5 Whiskey Lake CPU, 16 GB...

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2019 22:19

The SHIELD TV Pro and its remote. (Source: The Verge)

The new SHIELD TV remote has a Netflix-branded button, but it can be re-assigned or disabled

The new NVIDIA SHIELD TV and TV Pro have been released, and they come with an interestingly-shaped new remote. The manufacturer has partnered with Netflix to include a button that summons this app directly on it. However, Reddit u...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Oct 2019 21:43

All ADB use might be wireless one day. (Source: Home Assistant Community)

Google may be working on improved wireless ADB for a future version of Android

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is an almost mandatory tool for developers, as well as those who simply like to modify their non-Apple phones in any kind of advanced way. It is traditionally dependent on wired connections, however....

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Oct 2019 21:09

PlayStation 4 becomes second best-selling console of all time

Sony's PlayStation 4 catapulted past the original PlayStation and Nintendo Wii in sales this quarter. To date, the console has sold 102.8 million units, making it the second best-selling home console in history. Sony's PlayStation...

Sam Medley, 30 Oct 2019 15:48

A render based on Essential's new patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Essential allegedly files an under-display camera patent

It seems Essential Products truly has no plans to go away yet. A recent patent apparently filed in this company's name has been discovered. This claim is for its take on the under-display selfie camera.

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Oct 2019 23:13

Deutsche Telekom's nuSIM platform moves these functions off a PCB and onto a chipset. (Source: Deutsche Telekom)

Qualcomm will incorporate a new kind of SIM into its next-gen modem for IoT devices

Qualcomm has announced the 9205 LTE modem, a new component destined for internet-of-things (IoT) devices that will connect using this kind of mobile data. However, it will not require a conventional SIM to do so. The OEM has integ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Oct 2019 19:35

Old Toshiba Tecra A40 gets a facelift to the new Dynabook Tecra A40

Dynabook is promising up to 13 hours of battery life and an optional Dynabook USB-C Dock when the redesigned Tecra A40 becomes available in the coming weeks.

Allen Ngo, 29 Oct 2019 19:35

Sharp's alleged schematic for a foldable gaming console. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Sharp's foldable ambitions may extend beyond phones to smart bands and even hand-held consoles

A tech blog claims to have dug up a number of Japanese-language patents, awarded to Sharp, that show this OEM's plans for its oneday line of foldable electronics. Some show rather slim-line devices that are most likely clam-shell ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Oct 2019 18:52

Dell Latitude 7220 Rugged Extreme promises to be the lightest and most powerful in its size class

The new 1000-nit display will be about two times brighter than the display of the XPS 15. FirstNet integration comes standard with optional Wi-Fi 6 and LTE to aid first responders with critical information.

Allen Ngo, 29 Oct 2019 18:30

The CCMI may finally get RCS on phones in the US. (Source: Pixabay)

The US' "big 4" carriers announce a joint initiative to finally get RCS on more phones

The Rich Communications Service (RCS) standard has been touted as the ultimate messaging platform for some time. Unfortunately, its implementation and adoption worldwide could be described as sluggish at best. Therefore, Verizon, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Oct 2019 17:24

The new agreement could allow GloFo to complete the development of its 7 nm nodes. (Source: Extreme Tech)

TSMC and GlobalFoundries bury the hatchet with a 10-year cross-license agreement

The two leading foundries unexpectedly dropped any patent infringement claims and struck an agreement that allows both parties to license each other’s existing patents. Additionally, the agreement would also cover any other patent...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Oct 2019 16:41

The Galaxy S10+. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

New Samsung Galaxy S11 leak touts huge performance improvements over the S10

The rumor mill for the Samsung Galaxy S11 phones is starting to pick up, and code in the One UI 2.0 beta has revealed a few major details of the devices. They will be powered by the Exynos 9830 and Snapdragon 865, depending on reg...

Ricci Rox, 29 Oct 2019 08:29

The Mi Note 10 is coming. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi officially announces the Mi Note 10 with five cameras and a 108 MP shooter

Now there are two of them. Just yesterday, we received word of the Mi CC9 Pro, with the upcoming phone confirmed to sport five rear cameras, one of which will be a 108 MP sensor. Xiaomi has now announced yet another device, the Mi...

Ricci Rox, 29 Oct 2019 08:27

Maybe Sony will be inspired by this PS4 concept work for the future PS10 design? (Image source: Coroflot/Tai Chiem)

You could be the proud owner of a Sony PlayStation 10 - in 2050

Sony Interactive Entertainment has been busy registering some important terms with the Japan Patent Office. The trademarks are related to future PlayStation releases beyond the forthcoming PlayStation 5 console. The company has be...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Oct 2019 07:40

Google Play Music hits five billion downloads

Although it can also be used on iOS-powered devices, Google Play Music has just hit an impressive milestone with the help of its Android users alone — no less than five billion downloads. This music streaming service is available ...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2019 15:16

Bitcoin plummets after quantum supremacy, rallies to end month higher

Bitcoin had a wild ride this week. After dipping over 6% on Wednesday, the cryptocurrency rallied about 30% to finish the week 18% higher. Bitcoin is up over 50% since last October. The most likely causes of the swings this week i...

Sam Medley, 28 Oct 2019 04:34

The new Apollo Max power bank. (Source: ELECJET)

ELECJET claims that its new graphene-enhanced power bank can charge to full capacity in just 19 minutes

The Apollo Max is a new 10000mAh power bank that, according to its maker ELECJET, integrates the emerging graphene standard as a battery material. This, it is claimed, gives it an "unbeatable charging efficiency of 96%". This new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Oct 2019 20:46

Redmi has partnered with the Terminator franchise for a special Spanish event. (Source: Redmi)

The new Terminator movie sponsors a special sales event for the Redmi Note 8 Pro in Spain

Redmi has teased a new promotion for the Note 8 Pro that ties in with the movie Terminator: Dark Fate. It will be available via the brand's Spanish division from October 29, 2019, and appears to consist of the offer of an appropri...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Oct 2019 18:43

Smartwatches are increasingly popular, but could be more secure. (Source: TechRadar)

Nok Nok Labs claims that its new SDK can make smartwatches more secure and better equipped to take over from phones

The consumer-grade security development group Nok Nok Labs has unveiled its new SDK. It asserts that it is the first such app software capable of conferring FIDO-based authentication on smartwatches. This, then, may help users dep...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Oct 2019 14:34

The new Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM lens. (Source: Canon)

Canon launches 2 groundbreaking additions to the RF line of lenses

The Canon RF lens series has now added its 9th and 10th members, in the form of the 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM and 85mm F1.2L USM DS products respectively. The former is described as the most compact device in its class, whereas the la...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Oct 2019 13:31

Will the Mi A1 get the Android 10 update? Apparently not

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was released back in 2017 and has already received two major OS updates: Oreo and Pie. Owners of the phone have been curious about their chances of getting the Android 10 and, well, there's bad news for them.

Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2019 10:33

The Nokia 9.1 PureView has reportedly been delayed, could be DOA

The Nokia 9 PureView was plagued by several launch delays that saw it finally released earlier this year, with an outdated SoC. Its successor, the Nokia 9.1 PureView, has apparently been hit with a similar delay.

Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2019 10:31

2017's Moto Z2 Force was Motorola's last true flagship. (Source: CNET)

Motorola is working on a proper flagship phone: Finally a true Moto Z2 Force successor?

Motorola hasn't delivered a proper flagship in the last two years. That may be set to change in the near future, however, as a new report claims the company has its sights on a true flagship device that will sit above the sub-prem...

Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2019 10:30

Phones with a headphone jack are a dying breed. (Source: Lifewire)

Best smartphones with a 3.5mm headphone jack you can buy in 2019

Phones with a headphone jack are becoming unicorns, especially in the premium segment of the market. After the launch of the Galaxy Note 10 duo, lovers of the 3.5mm jack now have their work cut out for them in the search for impre...

Ricci Rox, 26 Oct 2019 23:50

Lenovo ThinkPad P43s in review: The mobile workstation's display and performance disappoint

The display of the ThinkPad P43s won't win any awards

Lenovo's mobile workstation scores points with great input devices, good battery life and a Thunderbolt 3 port. But the laptop isn't able to reach its full performance potential.

Sascha Mölck, 26 Oct 2019 20:41

Intel has posted record earnings for Q3 2019. (Source: Wccftech)

Intel reports that it has had the "best quarter" ever, confirms Xe DG1 dGPU is now powered on

Intel CEO Bob Swan presented the Q3 2019 earnings report on Thursday. Intel's performance in enterprise ensured good earnings despite its consumer CPUs taking a backseat due to competition from AMD. Swan also confirmed that Intel'...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Oct 2019 14:45

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition. (Source: YouTube)

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is coming to the US after all – with 5G

OnePlus originally introduced the 7T Pro McLaren Edition in the absence of US availability or pricing. However, T-Mobile has just announced that it is to stock this phone in the country. Moreover, this carrier’s version will suppo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Oct 2019 14:18

Google You Owe Us could cost Google up to £3.2 billion in damages. (Image source: Apple)

Did you own an iPhone between June 2011 and February 2012? You could be due up to £750 in compensation

iPhone owners could be due a hefty slice of compensation following a Court of Appeal judgment against Google. The complainant, Google You Owe Us, is seeking up to £3.2 billion (~US$4.1 billion) to compensate over 4 million iPhone ...

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2019 19:02

We expect the Galaxy S11 to be powered by the Exynos 9830. (Source: Samsung)

Apparently, the new Exynos 990 will not power the Galaxy S11

Samsung announced a brand new SoC, the Exynos 990, yesterday. The chipset's support for 120 Hz displays and 108 MP cameras may have led the public to believe it would be the SoC powering the Galaxy S11 phones but that will apparen...

Ricci Rox, 25 Oct 2019 18:50

AMD is slowly chipping away at Intel's market share, but the CPU giant seems unwavered. (Source: Digital Trend)

New reports show increased AMD market shares in Europe, Intel puts on a brave face and shows record earnings in Q3 2019

Intel might think it can get away with an optimistic Q3 2019 earnings report, but AMD's rising market shares paint a different picture. Intel's ongoing CPU shortages and the difficulties encountered with the 10 nm jump are allowin...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Oct 2019 18:19

The RED HYDROGEN One; an ill-fated smartphone? (Image source: MKBHD)

RED dangles a fig leaf for HYDROGEN One owners as it cancels its HYDROGEN smartphone project

Did you buy into the RED HYDROGEN project? Well, founder Jim Jannard has announced that the company is being wound up, effectively canning the HYDROGEN Two. However, there could be some positive news on the horizon for HYDROGEN On...

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2019 13:46

Intel unveils its new Tremont microarchitecture. (Source: Intel)

Intel's new Tremont low-power architecture is now official

Intel has released its new low-power solution in full today (October 24, 2019). It is an x86 microarchitecture associated with "significant" IPC enhancements compared to its predecessor. Tremont can also support an L2 cache of up ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Oct 2019 23:48

Qualcomm is set to make a sizeable investment in 5G's future. (Source: RTE)

Qualcomm incentivizes 5G development with a new multi-million-dollar fund

Qualcomm's Venture division has announced the implementation of the 5G Ecosystem Fund, a source of investment worth up to US$200 million. As the name suggests, it will help support start-ups involved in new, innovative and potenti...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Oct 2019 22:49

The Mate 30 Pro. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei has already beaten its 2018 smartphone sales record

Huawei has faced more than its fair share of troubles this year but the company's sales figures are completely unaffected and have even grown. The Chinese company has now confirmed that it has sold 200 million devices this year, o...

Ricci Rox, 24 Oct 2019 14:43

Realme is set to adopt a stock-ish Android skin

Realme makes good value for money hardware but are usually panned by enthusiasts for their software. The company has identified that flaw, however, and is set to shake things up by adopting a new skin said to be similar to stock A...

Ricci Rox, 24 Oct 2019 14:41

Samsung 12 GB LPDDR4X-based uMCP (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Industry’s first 12 GB LPDDR4X-based uMCP enters mass production, obviously made by Samsung

The new 12 GB low-power double data rate 4X UFS-based multichip package by Samsung combines four 24 Gb LPDDR4X chips and ultra-fast eUFS 3.0 NAND storage into a single package. This new mobile memory solution can hit a transfer ra...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Oct 2019 11:28

Intel's Skylake-X HEDT sales will be stunted by Cascade Lake-X and AMD's Ryzen 3000 family. (Image source: Vortez)

Cheap as chips: Intel could chop 9th Generation Skylake-X CPU prices in half

A new report has claimed that Intel could be preparing to heavily discount its 9th Gen Skylake-X series of high-end desktop (HEDT) CPUs. The 8-core i7-9800X could end up being priced at around €360 (~US$400) while the top-end SKU,...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Oct 2019 06:31

Qualcomm claims that mmWave 5G can cover an entire football stadium. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm claims that a new study proves the benefits of 5G over 4G thus far in 2019

Qualcomm has commissioned a Signals Research Group (SRG) study of 5G performance, efficiency and general UX in those countries and cities to which the new radio bands have been rolled out. It reportedly found that 5G can achieve u...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Oct 2019 23:55

On the outside, the Hygon C86 is identical to the original AMD EPYC CPUs, but the internals are slightly customized. (Source: Anandtech)

AMD EPYC CPU clone Hygon C86 developed in China is best suited for cryptographic loads

The Hygon C86 is essentially an AMD EPYC Zen 1 chip with an additional cryptographic layer added by the Chinese joint venture company collaborating with AMD. The chip was manufactured by GlobalFoundries as a proof-of-concept, and ...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Oct 2019 18:14

The first Ryzen 3000 processors were launched on July 7, 2019. (Image source: AMD)

AMD's Matisse beasts are far from toothless as Ryzen 3000 helps to gnaw at Intel's Steam survey share

September’s Steam Hardware and Software Survey has seemingly delivered more good news for AMD. The survey has measured data in regard to PC processor usage by manufacturer, which yet again has been thoroughly dominated by Intel. H...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Oct 2019 08:08

The latest Steam survey results are positive for the red team. (Image source: Newegg)

SUPER appearance for Nvidia in Steam's hardware survey but there's also plenty of love for AMD's Radeon RX 590 series

The Steam Hardware and Software Survey for September 2019 has shown some interesting changes in terms of PC video card usage. Although Nvidia still dominates the overall percentage share with the GeForce RTX 2060 going strong and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Oct 2019 06:49

Best at still photography, lacking at video. (Source: The Verge)

Google explains the rationale behind the Pixel 4's lack of 4K60fps video recording

The Google Pixel 4 phones don't have support for shooting 4K60fps videos even though Android phones have been able to do that for well over a year. Google has now explained the rationale behind the decision but it's woefully uncon...

Ricci Rox, 21 Oct 2019 11:45

The Honor Play brought flagship performance to the mid-range segment. (Source: NDTV)

The Honor Play will not receive Android 10, and that's unfair

The Honor Play was released just over a year ago and has received one major update: Android Pie. That will apparently be the end of the road for the device, which is unfair to owners of the Kirin 970-powered phone. Even worse, tho...