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Like last year's A9, the A60 will feature three rear cameras. (Source: GSMArena)

New leak details the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A60 in style

Samsung appears to be giving a lot of attention to its new Galaxy A sub-line, The company released the A10, 130, and A50 last week, and is set to follow them up with a number of devices. One of those will be the Galaxy A60, a sub-...

Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2019 08:47

Apex Legends has attracted 50 million players since February 4. (Source: Twitter/Vince Zampella)

Battle royale smash hit Apex Legends draws in 50 million players in its first month

Respawn Entertainment’s Vince Zampella has taken to Twitter again to report on Apex Legends’ latest milestone. The battle royale game, which is set in the Titanfall universe, has now been tried out by over 50 million people worldw...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2019 02:36

The single-fan EVGA GTX 1060 6GB. (Source: Topachat)

The GTX 1060 is being cleared off to make room for the 1660 series – or is it?

A blog has claimed that a GTX 1060 6GB card had gone down to €179.90 (about US$204) in a French computing store. However, this price is no longer available. In any case, it turns out that the card in question was of the single-fan...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2019 22:34

Energous is a start-up that claims to have developed a truly-wireless charging system. (Source: Energous)

Vivo has set up a collaboration to test out truly wireless charging tech for its phones

A start-up called Energous has announced a collaboration with Vivo. This move could bring Energous' over-the-air charging technology, WattUp 2.0, to the smartphone OEM's devices. Vivo has said that this move could alleviate "batte...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2019 19:35

QNAP TS-2888X AI-ready NAS now available, Intel Xeon W in tow (Source: QNAP Newsroom)

QNAP launches the Intel Xeon W-driven TS-2888X AI-ready NAS

Unveiled more than four months ago, the AI-ready TS-2888X NAS lineup is finally available for purchase. As previously announced, these storage accessories can support up to 4 graphics cards and feature Intel Xeon W processors, ASE...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2019 19:29

Save $450 when you buy two Gigabyte Aero 15 RTX laptops from Newegg (Image source: Newegg)

Deal | Twin pack: save $450 when you buy two Gigabyte Aero 15 RTX laptops from Newegg

Have a friend who's also in the market for a flagship laptop? This Newegg exclusive offers two Aero 15-X9 systems for about 10 percent off. Gigabyte will throw in a backpack and a wired gaming mouse at no extra charge as well.

Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2019 18:49

Microsoft Excel will convert photo data into tables soon. (Source: Microsoft)

New version of mobile MS Office can convert photos into Excel spreadsheets

Microsoft has announced a useful new feature for Office on phones or tablets: the ability to convert an image of a table into one in Excel. The app will use optical character recognition (OCR) and AI to deliver this promising new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2019 23:33

An outline of the Ryzen 3000 line's pricing may have been leaked. (Source: PC Builder's Club)

Fresh leak purports to outline Ryzen 3000 price-scheme in Singapore market

A new leak associated with the upcoming Ryzen 3000 series has surfaced. It is a pricelist that has been distributed by the IT seller Bizgram, which has an address in Singapore. This document baldly lists all the new Threadripper v...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2019 19:34

The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ costs just US$420 to build

According to Tech Insights, Samsung's new flagship, the Galaxy S10+, cost US$420 to build. That represents a US$40 increase over the manufacturing cost of last year's S9+, while the devices' MSRPs show a massive US$160 differentia...

Ricci Rox, 03 Mar 2019 14:58

The Nokia 9 Pureview. (Source: 9to5Google)

The pentalens Nokia 9 PureView is coming to the US today, $100 off for the first week

The Nokia 9 PureView was unveiled last week at MWC and is now available in the US starting today. The device's selling point is its penta-lens camera setup that has been shown to take photos with incredible depth and details. The ...

Ricci Rox, 03 Mar 2019 14:57

The Samsung Galaxy A30 and A50. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches the mid-range Galaxy A10, A30, and A50 in India

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A30 and A50 at MWC last month, and the devices have now made the trip over to India, with the A50 starting at US$280. The duo will be joined by the A10 later in the month.

Ricci Rox, 03 Mar 2019 14:56

This is the Apex Legends/Titanfall battle royale map that was leaked on Reddit in 2018. (Source: Reddit - u/hiticonic)

Apex Legends was leaked on Reddit nearly a year ago but was dismissed as fake

A map for Apex Legends was leaked on Reddit 11 months ago but was quickly dismissed by the community. A redditor called hiticonic uploaded the map image along with the caption “alleged minimap for rumored Titanfall battle royale g...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Mar 2019 06:41

The aqua blue Sony PlayStation Vita model PCH-2000 ZA23 was the last variant to be discontinued. (Source: Sony)

Sony ends production of PlayStation Vita

Sony has discontinued production and shipment of the PlayStation Vita handheld game console. The final two SKUs that were still listed on the Japanese product page now have the solemn words “shipment complete” in their respective ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Mar 2019 04:48

TikTok has amassed over a billion downloads on iOS and Android

The short-video app TikTok has seen its billionth download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store combined. It has also rivalled Facebook and surpassed Instagram for app install counts in 2018. It was also the most-downloade...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2019 19:50

The iQOO gaming smartphones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoCs. (Source: Richard Lai/Engadget)

Vivo’s iQOO Monster gaming smartphone offers Snapdragon 855, 12 GB RAM, and 45-minute full recharge capability for under US$650

Vivo has released a series of new smartphones under its iQOO sub-brand. The iQOO devices are aimed at gamers and range from the base model with 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage up to the top-end variant (the iQOO Monster) that sports 12 GB...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2019 08:32

The Canadian Department of Justice has authorized the extradition process. (Source: CTV News)

Canada allows extradition proceedings to continue for Huawei CFO

The Canadian government has moved ahead with extradition proceedings in regard to the case of Meng Wanzhou, the CFO of Huawei. The executive will be back in court on March 6 to find out the date for her extradition hearing. The ne...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2019 08:12

Desktop GPU shipments have fallen dramatically. (Source: Steemit)

Overall GPU shipments down for Nvidia, AMD, and Intel in Q4 2018 but laptop GPU shipments rise

John Peddie Research has released its review of the GPU market for Q4 2018. Overall GPU shipments were down by 2.65% from the previous quarter, with Nvidia shipments decreasing by 7.62%, AMD’s by 6.81%, and Intel’s GPU shipments f...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2019 08:11

The Snapdragon 5G module for notebooks. (Source: WinFuture)

MWC19 also revealed the 5G Snapdragon X55 module for notebooks

This year's Mobile World Congress (MWC19) focused heavily on more mobile tech, particularly as some acquired the ability to fold this year. However, this was also a stage for 5G this year. To this end, Qualcomm unveiled its X55 So...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2019 18:43

A Huawei representative accepts the award from John Hoffman, the CEO of GSMA. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Mate X won a prestigious award at MWC19

Huawei has won this year's Best Connected Mobile Device of Mobile World Congress 2019 for the Mate X. The GSMA conferred this title on the new foldable phone at the end of MWC19 (on February 28, 2019) at the GLOMO awards event. Ke...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2019 18:18

Variable rate shading could be implemented in Navi GPUs. (Source: PCFiend)

AMD patent spotted for variable rate shading, as featured in Nvidia Turing-based GPUs

A United States Patent Application made by AMD for variable rate shading (VRS) has been discovered. At present, the little-used technology only features in Turing-based cards from Nvidia; VRS can offer an fps increase in games tha...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Mar 2019 10:21

The upgraded System76 Oryx Pro laptop comes in 16.1-inch and 17.3-inch sizes. (Source: System76)

System76 upgrades its Oryx Pro laptop with Nvidia RTX 20-series GPUs and 8th Gen Intel Core CPU

System76 has revised its Oryx Pro laptop, bringing Nvidia GeForce RTX 20-series GPUs and an 8th Gen Intel Core chip into the mix. The champions of open-source software are offering potential buyers the chance to choose from an RTX...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Mar 2019 06:44

The upcoming Snapdragon 855 successor should first be integrated in Samsung's Galaxy S11 models. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

MWC19 | Qualcomm's next flagship Snapdragon SoC to get embedded 5G modem

SoC-embedded 5G modems should help reduce production costs and decrease energy requirements. The successor of the Snapdragon 855 is scheduled to be Qualcomm's first SoC with integrated 5G modem and it should first be featured in t...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2019 21:55

The Redmi Note 7 Pro redefines value for money - Snapdragon 675, 48 MP Sony IMX586, US$200

Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand, today, launched its new mid-range phone. The Redmi Note 7 Pro features a dual rear camera setup, with the main sensor being Sony's 48 MP IMX586—also seen on the Honor View 20 and Mi 9; Qualcomm's new Snap...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2019 20:33

OnePlus introduced a glass back on the OnePlus 6. (Source: CNET)

The OnePlus 7 will not feature wireless charging

According to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, wireless charging is considerably slower than Dash Charge, and the company will not be implementing it on its smartphones. Prospective buyers who need wireless charging will have to look past the...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2019 20:30

Samsung launches the new Galaxy M30, triple rear cameras and 5000 mAh battery in tow

Samsung has launched its new device, the Galaxy M30, in India. The mid-ranger delivers a slew of impressive features including an AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, and a 5000 mAh. Quite the enticing package especially consideri...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2019 20:28

The new GoPro HERO 7 Dusk White. (Source: GoPro)

The GoPro HERO7 Black now has a limited-edition variant

The HERO7 Black is the top-spec'd SKU of its GoPro camera series. It is now available in a limited-edition alternative finish, Dusk White. This version will be released on March 3, 2019 on gopro.com and selected retailers worldwid...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2019 17:52

US$0.99 blockbuster rentals available late February 2019 (Source: Google Play Movies)

Google Play Movies offers US$0.99 blockbuster movie rentals

Without any fanfare, Google Play Movies has started to offer US$0.99 movie rentals, down from a previous US$5.99. However, this deal does not apply to B-rated movies as one would expect. The list of US$0.99 Google Play Movie renta...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2019 10:55

The video for "Huawei Beauty" has everything from a child soldier to bizarre alcohol-related signage. (Source: YouTube/Hong Kong Free Press)

All around the world, which phone is the most pretty? Huawei, apparently

For those parents desperate to find a new catchy song to entertain children bored of watching “Baby Shark”, look no further. Not only is “Huawei Beauty” sung by a bunch of cute kids, the video also features a nifty dance routine a...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Feb 2019 10:45

Respawn and Electronic Arts have been very tight-lipped about the upcoming Star Wars third-person action adventure. (Source: Respawn)

Gamers can get a glimpse of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on April 13

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will make an appearance at Star Wars Celebration Chicago on April 13. The story for the game, which is being developed by Respawn Entertainment and will be published by Electronic Arts, is based on a P...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Feb 2019 08:59

The 16 Gb DDR5-6400 memory chips from SK Hynix integrate 32 banks or 8 groups for 4 banks each. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix releases details on the upcoming DDR5-6400 RAM standard

The 16 Gb DDR5-6400 memory chips from SK Hynix could be first to hit the market in late 2019, but the launch prices will be quite high, more appropriate for enterprise environments. On the other hand, the 8 Gb chips should be more...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Feb 2019 21:45

The RAVPower 14mm PD wall charger. (Source: RAVPower)

MWC19 | RAVPower releases its thinnest-ever 45W wall charger with PD

RAVPower, the well-known accessory-maker, has a stand at MWC this year. It showcases a new PD charger, an ultra-thin (14mm) 'wall wart' based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology. RAVPower also has a new wireless charging stand tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2019 20:18

Now also for iOS devices: WhatsApp Business, at least in the beta version

Beta version of WhatsApp Business for iOS released

We already know about WhatsApp Business for Android, and as of today it’s available to Apple users in a beta version for iOS. The main functions of the app are three messaging features.

Daniel Puschina, 27 Feb 2019 16:50

The Energizer Ultimate U620S' dual pop-up selfie camera. (Source: Android Authority)

MWC19 | Energizer's new foldable smartphone is unveiled

Energizer, a brand known better for disposable lithium-ion batteries, has brought new smartphones made under its name to MWC. One is an extremely typical mobile device, although it has a dual pop-up camera. Another is a foldable p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2019 15:46

Overkill's The Walking Dead has been criticized for its gameplay. (Source: Variety)

Robert Kirkman's Skybound Games cancels Overkill's The Walking Dead and blames it on Starbreeze

Skybound Games has announced that it has terminated its contract with Starbreeze Studios for Overkill’s The Walking Dead, effectively cancelling further progress on the first-person shooter. Skybound Games is part of Skybound Ente...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2019 11:59

The Nvidia GeForce MX250 laptop GPU is aimed at mobile gamers. (Source: Nvidia)

Update | Nvidia announces GeForce MX230 and MX250 laptop GPUs

Nvidia has added two new members to the MX product family: The GeForce MX230 and the GeForce MX250. Both GPUs are based on Pascal architecture, offer DirectX 12 support, and they both utilize Nvidia’s Optimus graphics-switching te...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2019 00:18

Swatch claims that Samsung has copied its trademarks. (Source: Swatch)

Swatch has filed a legal case against Samsung for trademark infringement

The Swiss watchmaker group Swatch has filed a complaint with US legal authorities to the effect that Samsung has impinged on its trademarks. This is connected to the design of some downloadable watchfaces for Gear-line smartwatche...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 22:26

The trade negotiations between the U.S. and China could be close to a resolution. (Source: The Daily Conversation @ Youtube)

Trump delays tariffs for China, trade war might end soon and computer part prices may reset

The trade war between the U.S. and China may soon end, as president Trump believes that the negotiations are going well and is now determined to delay the increased tariffs for China as a gesture of good will. As a direct conseque...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Feb 2019 22:07

Guo Ping is Huawei's current chairperson. (Source: Huawei)

MWC19 | Huawei chairperson denies US espionage allegations on stage

Guo Ping, Hauwei's current chairperson, has appeared on stage as part of a conference at MWC19. He asserted that the company is not involved in activities that amount to cyber-spying on behalf of the Chinese govermment, as the U.S...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 18:07

The Sony 5G phone. (Source: Pocket-Lint)

MWC19 | Sony shows its 5G phone prototype off at MWC

Sony has unveiled its own foray into 5G tech at the Mobile World Congress (2019). It is a phone that, with its 21:9 aspect ratio, resembles the new Xperia 1 closely. The OEM did not offer much detail on this device, besides that i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 17:33

The Bixby Studio in Barcelona. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung has opened a Bixby Studio in Barcelona

It seems Samsung is doing more in Barcelona than MWC. The OEM has opened a Bixby Studio in the city's Plaza de Catalunya. This installation gives visitors a sense of what life would be like with Bixby-powered applicances and devic...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2019 16:24

The GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 could soon be joining Nvidia's GeForce line-up. (Source: XanxoGaming)

New report offers alleged prices and release dates for Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1660 and GTX 1650 GPUs

A report quoting “industry sources” has offered the prices and launch dates for the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics cards. The GTX 1660 will apparently be released on March 15 with a minimum price tag ...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2019 11:14

Lenovo ThinkPad T490s, T490 & T590: Sleeker & brighter screens, but less flexibility

MWC19 | Lenovo ThinkPad T490s, T490 & T590: Sleeker designs & brighter screens, but less flexibility – Update

At MWC 2019, Lenovo has announced five new ThinkPads. The three new T series models ThinkPad T490, T490s & T590 are supposed to win over business-customers with new designs, thinner bezels and better displays.

Benjamin Herzig, 26 Feb 2019 10:46

The Huawei P30 Pro will have a rear-facing triple camera setup. (Source: Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends)

MWC19 | Real-world photos of the Huawei P30 Pro emerge; 5G variant could be in the works

Real-world photos of the upcoming Huawei P30 Pro have been printed online by Digital Trends. The intriguing collection of images unfortunately does not include a shot of the front of the flagship smartphone as the device in questi...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2019 10:07

MWC19 | HTC wants to replace your router with its new 5G Hub

HTC has taken the wraps off its 5G Hub. The Taiwanese company claims that this new device can deliver the speed and poiwer of the new radio bands to homes or businesses. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855, as well as Qualcomm's 6...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2019 19:20

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 & X390 Yoga: Smallest ThinkPads now with 13.3 inch instead of 12.5 inch LCDs

MWC19 | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 & X390 Yoga: Smallest ThinkPads now with 13.3 instead of 12.5 inch LCDs

Aside from the larger ThinkPads of the T series, Lenovo has announced two compact models of the X series as well. The Thinkpad X390 has a bigger display with a much smaller screen bezel than its predecessor, while the ThinkPad X39...

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Feb 2019 00:01

According to a new report, smartphones are now the most popular form of consumer tech. (Source: YouTube)

Smartphones account for 59% of all spending on consumer electronics in 2018: tech author

Jim Harris, an author and speaker on disruptive innovations, has released a new report on consumer tech ahead of MWC 2019. In it, he claims that 59% of all the money spent in the same market in 2018 was expended on smartphones. Ha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2019 14:42

The 5G OnePlus phone will be released in the UK, but not the US

OnePlus' first 5G phone will be released in partnership with the carriers EE and Elisa in the second quarter of the year. They are located in the UK and Finland respectively, and are the only companies to be associated with the re...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Feb 2019 19:00

A pre-existing physical Huawei store. (Source: Retail in Asia)

Huawei's first flagship offline store outside China will be located in Vienna, Austria

Huawei maintains a number of physical stores for its devices in China. Reuters has reported that it now plans to open its first international bricks-and-mortar establishment in Vienna. This outlet will reportedly be open by summer...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Feb 2019 18:29

The Commercial Suite version of Microsoft's HoloLens costs US$5,000 per unit. (Source: Microsoft)

HoloLens 2 could be launched at MWC19; dozens of Microsoft staff oppose its proposed military applications

Microsoft and its CEO, Satya Nadella, will be in attendance at MWC19 in Barcelona, and it is rumored that the company’s new HoloLens 2 AR smartglasses will be revealed. However, at least 50 Microsoft employees have publicly object...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2019 11:57