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Apple wants to be powered by renewables as much as possible by 2020. (Source: GreenBiz)

Apple procures pledges from Foxconn, TSMC to fulfil its orders using renewable energy

Apple has convinced its main manufacturing partners, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Foxconn, to makes its parts and/or devices using green energy by 2020. This achievement is a big part of the OEM's current ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 21:30
The R17 Pro really is the last OPPO R-line phone. (Source: OPPO)

Reno killed the OPPO R star - confirmed by OEM CEO

Any direct successor for the R17 is dead; long live Reno. This is the main message of an interview given by OPPO's CEO, Shen Yiren, that took place after the launch of the latter earlier this week. Accordingly, this new brand, in ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 19:16
The 8cx, or perhaps its successors, may make it to Microsoft PCs in the next few years. (Source: The Verge)

Surface Pro variants with Snapdragon processors may be in the works

The future of Microsoft PCs such as the Surface Pro may yet be Qualcomm-based. A new report on the development of Windows on ARM includes references to several prototypes from this line with Snapdragon processors rather than those...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 17:09
PUBG has been banned in Nepal. (Source: Polygon)

Nepalese authorities order nationwide ban on PUBG

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, or PUBG for short, is one of the Korean studio Bluehole's biggest success stories. However, some state regulators seem not to like it as much as its millions of players do. Nepal is the latest countr...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 16:37
Galaxy S10 5G models may have a critical issue with their expensive new functions. (Source: Digital Trends)

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G users complain that their phones drop signal while switching to 4G

According to a new report in the Korean media, those who have bought Samsung's 5G edition of the Galaxy S10 face a significant new issue with these devices. It seems that these phones fail to connect to 4G when the new radio bands...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 16:11
The Realme 3 Pro. (Source: Madhav Sheth)

The Realme 3 Pro is scheduled for an April 22 launch, will be able to run Fortnite at 60fps

Realme has confirmed that its next device, the Realme 3 Pro, will be launched on April 22. The Realme 3 Pro is expected to contend against the Redmi Note 7 Pro, and apparently has hardware powerful enough to run Fortnite at 60fps.
Ricci Rox, 12 Apr 2019 11:22
The Intel Core i9-9990XE is now available for users to buy. (Source: TrustedReviews)

Skylake-X Intel Core i9-9990XE CPU now available for €2,999 or snap up an i9-9990XE-based desktop PC for €12,999.90

The extreme edition Intel Core i9-9990XE is now available for direct sale, but it doesn’t come cheaply. German computer hardware specialist CaseKing.de has decided to make the powerful chip available to customers for a starting pr...
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 09:32
The 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K is apparently selling well. (Source: Forbes)

Uptake of i9-9900K only bright spot for Intel as AMD outsells its rival two to one in Mindfactory sales data for March

Sales data from Mindfactory, a large German computer hardware retailer, has shown that CPUs from AMD are outselling Intel’s processors by more than two to one. Leading the charge for the red team are two CPUs from the Zen+ Pinnacl...
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 07:45
Julian Assange after being arrested by the London Metropolitan Police (Image source: Reuters)

The US charges Julian Assange after Ecuador ends his 7-year asylum in its London embassy

Julian Assange has finally been arrested after spending seven years at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. The founder of WikiLeaks has been arrested for breaching bail conditions relating to allegations of rape and sexual assault i...
Alex Alderson, 11 Apr 2019 19:42
Disney+ may or may not disrupt major players such as Netflix later this year. (Source: Disney)

More details on new Disney+ streaming service to be made available soon

The new Disney+ streaming service will entail a mixture of old and new shows from all of the studios under its umbrella. This, therefore, includes Lucasfilm, 21st Century Fox, Pixar and Marvel. Therefore, Netflix may indeed forfei...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 18:55
VAIO releases A12 2-in-1 in Europe

VAIO releases A12 2-in-1 in Europe

The VAIO A12 is the latest convertible laptop from the Japanese OEM. The A12 offers a bevy of ports and decent specifications, but the high price (€2300/£2000) may be prohibitive to many consumers. The VAIO A12 is available in Eur...
Sam Medley, 11 Apr 2019 18:39
Swisscom is now offering 5G connectivity in its home country. (Source: Swisscom)

Swisscom and Qualcomm are first to a consumer-grade 5G service in Europe

Qualcomm and Swisscom have announced the implementation of Europe's first commercial 5G service. These telecommunication and technology corporations had set up a partnership to deliver this next-generation mobile data standard in ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 18:01
The 10X Zoom variant of the OPPO Reno has gone to AnTuTu. (Source: OPPO)

AnTuTu releases its first score for the OPPO Reno 10X Zoom Edition

AnTuTu has taken to Weibo to present the first benchmark score derived from the newly-released OPPO Reno line. It is associated with the '10X Zoom' variant, which has a Snapdragon 855 processor and 6GB of RAM. This alleged super-c...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 17:17
The alleged new app icons for discrete Apple Podcast and TV apps. (Source: 9to5Mac)

Apple to phase iTunes out in favor of standalone media apps in future versions of macOS

iTunes, the unified account by which Apple apps and services are accessed on devices such as Macs, seems to have been around forever. However, it also appears that this is no longer the case. A 9to5Mac contributor has confirmed ru...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 16:38
Been a long time coming, honestly. (Source: Digital Trends)

After years of debate, Sony is now allowing PlayStation users to change their PSN IDs

After years of pleading, PlayStation users can now change their PSN IDs, a useful feature considering most users registered during their more juvenile ages and may have opted for obnoxious IDs. Like with all things Sony, however, ...
Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2019 16:12
The Sharp foldable prototype in action. (Source: YouTube)

Sharp teases its own foldable phone prototype

Sharp has thrown its hat into the foldable-device ring by displaying its own device built around a flexible OLED panel. This screen will apparently measure 6.18-inches and have a 1440 x 3040 resolution when part of a finished prod...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 15:10
The action-cam market is said to grow steadily over the next few years. (Source: MEC.ca)

Action-cam market set to be worth US$10.25 billion by 2026

The action camera market is projected to be worth over $10 billion in 7 years. It has been found to be made up of the popular brands in this space, such as GoPro, Sony, Olympus, Garmin and others. This market is reportedly driven ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 20:40
India is now one of YouTube's biggest markets. (Source: Rotor Videos)

YouTube calculates that it has 265 million active users in India, expects this to roughly double by 2020

YouTube has amassed a 265 million-stong user based in the Indian market. Speaking at a recent Google conference, the service's CEO, Susan Wojcicki, projected that this number would grow further to 500 million by next year. The exe...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 19:11
The new Canon EOS Rebel SL3. (Source: Canon)

Canon updates its EOS Rebel compact DSLR camera line with APS-C, an LCD touchscreen and 4K

Canon has launched the EOS Rebel SL3, the latest in this line of compact DLSRs. This model is capable of 4K reconding, a first for the EOS Rebel series. It does so with its 24.1 megapixel (MP) APS-C sensor, which is compatible wit...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 18:37
AT&T brings 5G mobile connectivity to seven more cities, brings total to 19 in the US

AT&T now provides 5G mobile coverage in no less than 19 US cities

With the addition of parts of Austin, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose, AT&T is now the only US carrier to provide 5G mobile coverage in 19 cities in the US. Last month, AT&T became the first...
Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2019 18:00
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 may have a number of different successors. (Source: ETNews)

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 now rumored to come in 4 different variants

Earlier, it had been speculated that the update to the Galaxy Note series to be released later in 2019 would feature more than 1 version. Now, a Korean news agency claims that its sources have increased this potential number to 4....
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 17:57
Renders of the Pixel 3a. (Source: OnLeaks)

The Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL may be quite a bit cheaper than expected

Google is currently testing its next devices, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, in India. Interestingly, the two devices have import valuations that are less than what one would expect, which is, perhaps, a sign that they could sell for che...
Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2019 15:23
The Realme 3 is the company's newest device. (SmartPrix)

Realme has sold six million smartphones already

Realme released its first device just under a year ago as a means for OPPO to sell cheaper devices towards a younger demographic. Since then, the company has sold six million smartphone units and is celebrating that milestone with...
Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2019 11:22
Samsung Galaxy Fold handset (Source: Samsung)

Samsung begins mass production of the foldable OLED panels for the Galaxy Fold

It is official: Samsung Display has begun to mass produce the foldable OLED panels for the high-end Galaxy Fold device. Samsung's Galaxy Fold is set to hit the market globally on April 26, but the 5G version is expected to hit Sou...
Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2019 09:50
With the introduction of the 7 nm chips, AMD's stock prices could return to their mid-2000s glory days. (Source: The Economic Times)

AMD stock sees significant jump, Intel put on the spot

2019 is already shaping up to be a good year for AMD. The 7 nm chips are currently manufactured by TSMC on the new EUV lithography, and the red team has considerably increased its chip orders, as the launch dates are looming. Inte...
Bogdan Solca, 09 Apr 2019 20:47
Huawei has said it will sell 5G modems to Apple. (Source: VOIP.review)

Apple may have a new prospect for 5G modems: Huawei

Apple may be obliged to delay its adoption of 5G until 2020 at the earliest. This is due to its ongoing feud with Qualcomm, who, as it is claimed, will not sell the necessary hardware to the Cupertino company. More recently, Huawe...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2019 18:41
The GeForce RTX 2060 has made a positive impact in its first month in Steam's survey. (Source: Nvidia)

Latest Steam hardware survey suggests GeForce RTX 20 series sales are on the up

The March 2019 Steam Hardware & Software Survey has been posted by the software distribution platform, and as usual things look rosy for Nvidia in the video card usage category. Three of the top six places in terms of percentage i...
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Apr 2019 10:00
Samsung Galaxy J6 Android smartphone, Samsung discontinues the Galaxy J series

Samsung confirms: Galaxy J is now Galaxy A

If the (usually overpriced) Galaxy J series had any fans, they will definitely love the Galaxy A lineup because Samsung has just confirmed that "Galaxy J is now Galaxy A" in a YouTube video. The existing Samsung Galaxy A10, A20, A...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 20:46
MIT has suspended its collaborations with ZTE and Huawei. (Source: Wikipedia)

MIT has reportedly "severed ties" with Huawei and ZTE

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) vice-president of research Maria Zuber has stated that the university will discontinue its new and existing partnerships with the OEMs ZTE and Huawei. This decision is reportedly connect...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Apr 2019 19:49
HTC Sense Home Launcher is no more. (Source: YouTube)

HTC has discontinued 9 of its own Android apps in the last 3 months

HTC is widely regarded as a smartphone OEM on the ropes. Now, AppBrain's data on the company has shown that it has taken 9 of its apps, including its in-house Sense launcher, off Google's Play Store between February and April 2019...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Apr 2019 19:28
LG foldable phone concept, foldable market forecast by Gartner predicts hitting 30 million by 2023

Gartner: Foldable handsets to grab 5 percent of the high-end smartphone market by 2023

Although the foldable touchscreen display — and same can be said about the foldable handset concept as a whole — might need a few years to reach the mid-range area of the market, Gartner estimates that foldables will go up to reac...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 18:17
Beware: Lenovo ThinkPad E485 might be equipped with a much darker FHD screen

Beware: Lenovo ThinkPad E485 might be equipped with a much darker FHD screen

We have reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad E485. Of this model, we received not only one, but two review samples. As in many cases, both review samples had different LCD panels. Unfortunately, one panel is much darker than the other one...
Benjamin Herzig, 08 Apr 2019 17:36
Dell Latitude 5495 (Ryzen 7 Pro, FHD) Laptop Review

85% Dell Latitude 5495 (Ryzen 7 Pro, FHD) Laptop Review

It's complicated. Dell competes in the business laptop market with AMD CPUs with a rather small lineup. Will the single Dell Latitude model with Ryzen, the Dell Latitude 14 5495, be able to compete with well-known competitors like the Lenovo ThinkPad A485 and the HP EliteBook 745 G5? In some ways it can compete, but our review also uncovered some weaknesses.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 08 Apr 2019 14:33
Google Play Artist Hub shutdown email (Source: 9to5Google)

Another one bites the dust: Google Play Artist Hub to shut down by the end of the month

With YouTube Music now Google's primary streaming service, the Google Play Artist Hub is going to shut down at the end of April. Sadly, Google has no plans to offer a new direct portal for smaller artists, and all material that wa...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 10:30
A cut-away diagram of an EUV machine. (Source: IEEE Spectrum)

TSMC will fire on all 7nm-making cylinders by the next half of 2019: new report

According to a new report by DigiTimes, the uptake of 7nm chips from TSMC was at its lowest 2019 ebb in the first quarter of this year (1Q2019). However, the company expects its orders to push its relevant processes to their full ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 23:10
STH's proposed PCIe arrangement for a dual-socket Rome CPU. (Source: ServertheHome)

AMD's EPYC Rome CPUs could have double the PCIe lanes of the corresponding Intel chipset

A blog called ServertheHome has drawn on the latest leaks and info on EPYC Rome to conclude that it could have between 128 and 160 PCIe lanes. By contrast, the competing Intel Xeon Platinum 9200 solution may have only 80. On top o...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 20:29
The Huawei SuperCharge 12000 is unveiled on stage. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's new 40-watt, 12000mAh power bank set for April 11 release

Huawei is set to release its latest power bank for sale for the first time in China. This will take place in the coming week (on April 11, 2019). The OEM alleges that this power bank is compatible with devices that can charge at 4...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 19:09
The OPPO Find X's pop-up cameras are probably the most attractive examples around. (Source: GearBest)

Redmi executive reportedly shoots down idea of pop-up cameras for the brand

Front-facing cameras that are hidden inside the body of a phone, and can deploy at need, are gaining steam in 2019. They leave the display in question with an improved body-to-screen ratio, but also require extra moving parts. Red...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 18:44
The MiLi Table Mate pad can be installed on any non-metallic surface. (Source: MiLi)

MiLi wants to make any table into a wireless charging accessory

MiLi is a company that integrates its Furniture Mate wireless-charging pad into any table-top. It aims this product at those in the service industry and also to those who want decor that can charge an increasing number of phones a...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 21:55
This Android TV has started to show ads on the 'homescreen'. (Source: Amazon)

Android TV has ads in its launcher now

XDA contributors have noticed that the latest update to the Android TV OS has resulted in the appearance of "sponsored content" on the launcher visible from several kinds of device. They include the Sony Bravia X900F, the Mi Box 3...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 20:16
Aukey's new Dynamic Detect could enable a device to get the most out of USB-PD chargers. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey unveils Dynamic Detect, a new fast-charging solution for USB-PD chargers

Aukey, a common name in USB power and mobile-device accessories, has launched a new technology called Dynamic Detect. It allows a dual-port USB-Power Delivery (USB-PD) charger to recognize the number of devices connected to it and...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 18:48
Certain Redmi phones will no longer be updated to new versions of MIUI. (Source: FoneArena)

Xiaomi is cutting support for several older Redmi phones

Xiaomi normally has a decent reputation for keeping its phones updated with new versions of MIUI, its version of Android. However, the OEM has recently announced that some Redmi phones from 2017 or earlier will no longer be receiv...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 12:56
The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Samsung)

You can trade in any working Android or iOS device and get US$200 off your Samsung Galaxy S10 purchase

Samsung's trade-in program for the new S10 flagships has been mostly limited to older Samsung flagships, with total trade-in value topping out at US$550. The company is eager to ship as many units of the S10 phones as possible, th...
Ricci Rox, 06 Apr 2019 07:55
Amazon's fleet of 3,236 low-orbit satellites would be increasing the total number of orbital satellites by more than 60%.  (Source: Proactive Investors)

Amazon's "Project Kuiper" to provide worldwide broadband connections via 3,236 new satellites

Amazon seems to be determined to enter the ISP business with an impressive fleet of 3,236 satellites, as the company is ready to file the necessary files to the FCC and correspondent regulators across the world. Currently codename...
Bogdan Solca, 05 Apr 2019 20:12
The first 5 nm chips are expected to launch in early 2020. (Source: overclock3d.net)

TSMC initiates risk production for its 5 nm node, reveals performance details

Initially scheduled for mid-2019, risk production for the upcoming 5 nm manufacturing process was already initiated at the end of March. TSMC also finalized the 5 nm design infrastructure and it is currently testing this process t...
Bogdan Solca, 05 Apr 2019 19:31
The Xiaomi Star Trang telescope. (Source: GizChina)

Xiaomi reportedly set to release a new telescope for its 'Fan Day'

Xiaomi is said to be on the point of releasing a new product for 2019. This product is to be called the Star Trang telescope, and will be available for sale on April 9. It is set to cost about US$89, and is one of many gadgets the...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 18:43
Qualcomm has had a staff re-shuffle at its higher echelons. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm lets its CFO and Executive Committee member go

Qualcomm has announced that George Davis, an executive who had served as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the past 6 years, has left the firm. His immediate successor is David Wise, who also acts as senior vice-pres...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 17:43
Samsung is still the world's largest smartphone manufacturer. (Source: Android Central)

Not even Samsung's Galaxy S10 range can save the company's consolidated operating profit nose-diving by over 60%

Samsung Electronics has issued earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2019, and it shows that the tech giant’s operating profit has decreased dramatically from the first and last quarters of 2018. Issues such as the fall in me...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 11:45
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been criticized for once suggesting female employees rely on "karma" for a pay rise. (Source: Inc.)

Potentially explosive leaked email chain details issues female employees have to contend with at Microsoft, including sexual harassment

Business news site Quartz has looked over a huge email chain leaked from Microsoft's offices that features numerous disturbing stories from female employees of the tech giant. Workers have shared their experiences with each other ...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 10:45
Motorola has beaten Samsung to the world's first 5G phone. (Source: GizChina)

Verizon unexpectedly launches its 5G network - making the Samsung Galaxy S10 the world's second 5G phone

Verizon has started generating 5G service, surprising many in the industry as its launch date had been set from about a week from now. On the other hand, it is only available in either Chicago or Minneapolis, and in restricted are...
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Apr 2019 18:07
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