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The GeForce RTX 2060 currently costs US$349 from Nvidia's online shop. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia financial guidance lowered; RTX GPU sales weaker than expected

Nvidia has announced that the financial guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 has been lowered. A forecast revenue figure of US$2.70 billion had previously been given, but this has now been reduced to US$2.20 billion...
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jan 2019 22:14
Coolpad Surf 600 MHz LTE hotspot hits T-Mobile and Metro (Source: SlashGear)

Coolpad Surf 600 MHz LTE hotspot now available via T-Mobile and Metro

While most people around the world are still waiting to get 5G access, T-Mobile and Metro are back with an accessory for their 600 MHz LTE network. The Coolpad Surf hotspot is capable of connecting up to 15 devices simultaneously ...
Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2019 16:09
Ming-Chi Kuo keeps revising his iPhone shipment projections downwards. (Source: Deccan Chronicle)

Things may get better for Apple with its 2nd-quarter iPhone sales: Ming-Chi Kuo

The widely respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reduced his expectations for iPhone shipments in the first quarter of 2019 (1Q2019). However, he also projects that these numbers will pick up in 2Q2019. Kuo believes that up to ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2019 13:30
Samsung will use more eco-friendly materials in its smartphone packaging. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung to replace plastic with paper; phone chargers will now get matte finish

Samsung has announced in a press release its intentions to become considerably more environmentally friendly. The company will ditch product plastic packaging and replace it with various alternatives, including paper, pulp, and ot...
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jan 2019 23:14
The Nokia 3.1 Plus can now be bought in the US through Cricket Wireless.

Nokia 3.1 Plus and Alcatel Onyx now available on Cricket Wireless

Cricket Wireless can now offer the Nokia 3.1 Plus as a result of a new deal made with HMD Global. The budget smartphone will be sold at US$159.99 in its stores. However, it will have competition from the Alcatel Onyx, an equally b...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2019 16:54
Renders of the Nokia 9 PureView. (Source: OnLeaks)

After a series of delays, the Nokia 9 PureView finally gets an official launch date

Since early last year, there have been rumors of HMD Global's plans to launch a flagship phone with five rear cameras. The rumor mills may finally stop grinding, though, as the company is set to unveil the device next month in Bar...
Ricci Rox, 27 Jan 2019 14:14
The Meizu M9 Note will feature a teardrop notch. (Source: Weibo)

The Meizu M9 Note is billed to launch in mid-February, Snapdragon 675 and 48 MP camera on-board

Chinese underdogs Meizu are set to launch a high-value budget device next month. The Meizu M9 Note will feature a 48 MP Samsung sensor and will be powered by a Snapdragon 675. These, coupled with a US$150 price tag, ensure that it...
Ricci Rox, 27 Jan 2019 14:14
ThinkPad Roadmap: Chinese leak reveals Lenovo's release plans for 2019, including new ThinkPad X390 & T495s

ThinkPad Roadmap: Chinese leak reveals Lenovo's release plans for 2019, including new ThinkPad X390 & T495s

Lenovo's lineup of ThinkPad laptops has not been updated at CES as in the last years. Thanks to a leak coming from China, we now know Lenovo's plans for 2019. The ThinkPad roadmap 2019 includes informations on when which models ar...
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Jan 2019 13:25
The part of the iOS 12.2 code that may refer to a new iPod Touch. (Source: Twitter)

iOS 12.2 code hints at possible new iPads and iPod Touch

The well-regarded leaker Steve Troughton-Smith claims to have found references to unfamiliar iPads while diving into the code for the iOS 12.2 update. It suggests that new 11-inch iPads, as well as an iPad Mini, are on their way. ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2019 18:33
Google I/O 2019 will take place in May, as usual. (Source: Google)

The dates and venue for Google I/O 2019 have been revealed

The next Google I/O event is scheduled for May 7 to 9 2019, at the Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, California. These details were uncovered as part of some code relating to a cryptic Tweet on the subject. This conference ma...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2019 17:54
Bob Swan was previously Intel's CFO before becoming interim CEO. (Source: Intel)

Intel chief expects chip supply to improve by mid-2019; company reports US$70 billion revenue

Intel’s current interim CEO, Bob Swan, has stated in an earnings call that he expects the company’s chip shortage to ease by the middle of the year. However, focus is expected to be on producing high-performance processors whilst ...
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jan 2019 01:54
Cricket Wireless will offer the Nokia 3.1 Plus to its customers. (Source: HMD)

HMD brings Nokia phones to North American carriers in new deal

HMD Global has announced new collaborations with North American carriers to bring Nokia phones to users in that continent. The Finnish company has made deals with Verizon and Cricket Wireless in the US and Rogers Communications in...
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jan 2019 23:52
QNAP TR-004 hardware RAID storage expansion device (Source: QNAP Systems)

QNAP launches the TR-004 hardware RAID storage expansion device

Unveiled back in 2018, the QNAP TR-004 is finally available for purchase. This storage accessory is a 4-bay hardware RAID storage expansion device that sports USB 3.0 Type-C connectivity and can be attached to a PC or a NAS. When ...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2019 17:20
The switch to 7nm silicon for laptops may go slower for AMD than it might like. (Source: WCCFTech)

Clevo and MSI laptops will not use AMD's 7nm chips on their release: new report

A WCCFTech correspondent claims to have exclusive news from various sources confirming that some laptop manufacturers are prepared to pick up AMD's new 7nm mobility line-up when it comes out - and that others are not. According to...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 16:48
A concept render for the Huawei foldable phone. (Source: YouTube)

Huawei will unveil its foldable 5G phone at MWC 2019

Huawei held a press conference in Beijing yesterday, in order to familiarize its attendants with its plans for MWC and the roll-out of its 5G technology. The company's consumer business CEO, Yu Chengdong, announced that the compan...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 14:33
Financier and philantropist George Soros thinks that China's AI push is very dangerous (Source: Wired)

China’s push into AI is very dangerous, thinks George Soros

Notorious financier and philanthropist George Soros thinks that China's push in the AI field — which involves the plan to overtake the US by 2030 — is a severe threat to open societies. He also said that the social credit system "...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2019 13:51
Microsoft Office 365 on a MacBook Pro, available via Mac App Store late January 2019 (Source: Apple Newsroom)

Microsoft Office 365 hits the Mac App Store

Thanks to its arrival on the Mac App Store, Microsoft Office 365 can now be downloaded and installed by Mac users with a single click. This cloud-connected office suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and OneDr...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2019 12:20
The Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 comes in three different colors. (Source: GSMArena)

Samsung Galaxy A8s with Infinity-O display to be released internationally soon

Samsung Korea has announced that it will release the phone formerly known as the Galaxy A8s for sale in the country in February. To date, this punch-hole display phone has only been available in China. It will be re-named the Gala...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 12:06
Microsoft acquires Citus Data banner Citus website (Source: Citus Data)

Microsoft acquires Citus Data, aims to improve Azure PostgreSQL

Citus Data was founded eight years ago, and now this Turkish company that focuses on building upon PostgreSQL and its open and extensible ecosystem is joining Microsoft. Unsurprisingly, neither of the two parties involved bothered...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2019 11:05
The Sonos high-fidelity Play:5 speaker currently costs US$499. (Source: Sonos)

Smart speaker specialist Sonos could be targeting the headphones market

There has been a report published stating that the American consumer electronics manufacturer Sonos is planning a foray into the headphones market. The company is probably best known for its work with smart speakers and other home...
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jan 2019 21:52
HP ProBook 445 G6 and 455 G6 with AMD Ryzen launching this month for $549 (Source: HP)

HP ProBook 445 G6 and 455 G6 with AMD Ryzen are almost $300 cheaper than the Intel equivalents

The ProBook 445 G6 and 455 G6 are the AMD versions of the Intel-powered ProBook 440 G6 and 450 G6. Aside from the swap in processors, these AMD SKUs will also sport less RAM with no LTE, discrete graphics, or touchscreen options t...
Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2019 15:00
Intel RealSense Tracking Camera T265 now up for pre-order at US$199 (Source: Intel Newsroom)

Intel intros the RealSense Tracking Camera T265 for autonomous devices

The new Intel RealSense Tracking Camera T265 was designed for applications such as robotics, drones, and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR). This US$199 piece of hardware uses proprietary visual inertial odometry simultaneous local...
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2019 12:15
New StarTech USB Type-C docking stations have Alt Mode switches for maximum throughput (Source: StarTech)

New StarTech USB Type-C docking stations have Alt Mode switches for maximum throughput

The professional DK30C2HAGPD and DK30C2DAGPD docks are able to make the most of USB Type-C Gen. 1 by switching between two different modes depending on user application.
Allen Ngo, 23 Jan 2019 22:03
MicroPC with extremely tough housing

GPD MicroPC: More information on the UMPC coming soon on Indiegogo

GPD has started one successfully financed Indiegogo campaign after another. They are already preparing another project, and it’s already waiting in the wings. The GPD MicroPC has numerous ports, and it’s tough.
Daniel Puschina, 23 Jan 2019 20:01
Intel achieves gender pay equity across its global workforce (Source: Intel Newsroom)

Intel achieves gender pay equity worldwide

Yesterday, Intel announced that a major milestone in global inclusion has been reached: gender pay equity across the company's worldwide workforce. The equity analysis that came up with this conclusion has also taken into account ...
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2019 18:15
Samsung ISOCELL Slim 3T2 20 MP image sensor for full-display handsets (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Samsung intros 20 MP ISOCELL slim sensor for full-screen display handsets

Although the 20 MP resolution is no longer a high-end specification for a modern single-sensor smartphone camera, the ISOCELL Slim 3T2 by Samsung focuses on other attributes instead. Advertised by Samsung as the industry's most co...
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2019 13:03
The US DoJ may move to extradite a detained Huawei official soon. (Source: Wikipedia)

US Justice Department reportedly ready to request Huawei CFO's extradition from Canada

Reuters has reported that the United States plans to formally petition Canada for the extradition of Meng Wanzhou. The Huawei executive had been detained in the latter country at the request of the former in connection with suspec...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 12:59
The Meizu Zero's design gives it an IP68 rating. (Source: Meizu)

Update | The Meizu Zero, a 100% port- and button-less phone, has just been launched in China

Recently, Meizu hinted at the release of something they called the "holeless phone". This led to speculation that the OEM were about to launch a new device with a 'punch-hole' camera, or some kind of novel alternative to it. It tu...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 12:27
The iPhone XR has an LCD display. (Source: Apple)

Apple's switch to OLED for iPhones results in apparent display-supplier woes

Apple released 3 iPhone models last year; however, the 2 more premium, OLED-equipped variants appear to have done better in some estimates. This impression was recently reinforced when the company's traditional LCD supplier, Japan...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jan 2019 23:54
Core i5 HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 convertible is 10 percent faster than Core i7 SKU

When cheaper is faster — Core i5 HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 convertible outperforms the Core i7 SKU by 10 percent

The Core i5 configuration is hundreds of dollars cheaper than the Core i7 option and yet it performs faster in multi-threaded workloads. We highly recommend skipping over the i7 upgrade in favor of other options such as Sure View,...
Allen Ngo, 22 Jan 2019 23:37
Gonzalo's naming scheme. Image via @TUM_APISAK on Twitter

The winner of the next console generation? AMD

A new leak has named the rumored AMD APU that will power the next generation consoles as Gonzalo. Many speculate that the Gonzalo APU will be used in both the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and next-generation Xbox (Xbox Scarlett). The APU w...
Sam Medley, 22 Jan 2019 21:30
The Honor View 20. (Source: GSMArena)

Honor launches its new Honor View 20 flagship for the global market - A OnePlus 6T alternative?

Honor, today at an event in Paris, launched its new flagship. The Honor View 20 comes equipped with ample memory and storage, a Kirin 980, a 48 MP sensor with impressive photographic performance, and a brilliant design.
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 20:57
Android Q may allow for increased carrier restrictions. (Source: MobileSyrup)

Android Q may improve carrier control over locked phones

Android Q is the hotly-anticipated next generation of the widely-distributed mobile device platform. Tech correspondents have found a potentially unwelcome piece of code in this new OS. It would allow the SIMs of one carrier to bl...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jan 2019 19:29
The Xperia XZ4. (Source: SumahoInfo)

New images of the Sony Xperia XZ4 reveal an ultra-long display that discourages one-handed usage

Images of the Sony Xperia XZ4 have been revealed, showing the device with an incredibly long 21:9 display ratio that ensures that users with smaller hands will have a hard time using the phone one-handed. The XZ4 will also run on ...
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 13:07
Purported Galaxy S10 Plus renders. (Source: OnLeaks)

Pricing details of the Samsung Galaxy S10 phones revealed, fully-loaded model could cost almost US$1500

Samsung is set to unveil its Galaxy S10 phones on February 20. For the first time yet, information on the pricing of the phones has surfaced, revealing massive increases in prices across the board, with the fully-specced S10 Plus ...
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 13:06
The Galaxy M phones will be unveiled on January 28. (Source: Sammobile)

Prices and images of the Galaxy M10 and M20 surface

Samsung is billed to release its new Galaxy M phones on January 28. Images and more concrete details of the device have now been revealed, with touted pricing information giving the impression of devices offering excellent value f...
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 13:04
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 (matte WQHD, i7) Laptop Review

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 (matte WQHD, i7) Laptop Review

The best display for the X1 Carbon? We already tested the sixth generation of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon several times, and now we also take a look at a model with the matte WQHD display. Is this possibly the best compromise?
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Jan 2019 08:00
Google faces a penalty of €50 million for lack of transparency. (Source: Smart Money Press)

French regulatory body fines Google €50 million for GDPR violations

The Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) has imposed a fine of €50 million (~US$56.8 million) on Google for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The huge penalty has been justified by t...
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jan 2019 22:14
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 flagship production in India might cease

Samsung might stop making flagships in India

A few recent bad decisions by the Indian government might force Samsung to stop the local manufacturing of Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9 flagships. Even worse, the company might drop its plans to increase the exports of mobile phone...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jan 2019 20:45
The best display for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon – All panels in comparison

FHD, Touchscreen, WQHD or HDR? | The best display for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon – All panels in comparison

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is one of the best business Ultrabooks you can buy. Lenovo offers a total of four different displays for its flagship device, and we tested them all.
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Jan 2019 18:23
Smartwatches and smart bands are set to continue to enjoy market growth in the next decade. (Source: Fitt Insider)

The global wearables market could attain up to US$22 billion by 2025

A new report on the worldwide wearable device market by Allied Market Research indicates that its value could grow to US$31 billion in the next 6 years. This is likely to be driven by the increasing uptake of its products in the h...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2019 16:37
Xiaomi retail store, Xiaomi coming to Africa in 2019

Xiaomi ready to launch a dedicated African department

Although Xiaomi is present in most African markets via third-party distributors, the Chinese brand is now ready to take a more direct approach by launching a dedicated department for this part of the world. Xiaomi's African Region...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jan 2019 15:59
Huawei may face greater challenges in the future, according to its CEO. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei corporate email about possible future downsizing circulated online

Ren Zhengfei, the CEO of Huawei, has written an email warning his colleagues of the possibility of "hard times" in the future. They may include reductions in the size of the company's various regional subsidiaries. These comments ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2019 14:32
Samsung Exynos 7904 SoC for the Indian market (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

The new Samsung Exynos 7904 processor is aimed at the Indian market

The Exynos 7 Series 7904 is a new mobile processor by Samsung Electronics that aims to bring high-end features to the mid-range sector of the market. This chip was customized for the needs of the Indian consumer and sports support...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jan 2019 14:20
Verizon customers will get more free features starting in March, spam and robocalling protection in the list

Verizon customers get spam and robocalling protection for free

Although some customers received protection from spam and robocalling in the past, now Verizon is ready to provide these useful security features to all its customers. These two treats will be offered for free starting in March, r...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jan 2019 10:45
2018's MWC delivered, and we can't wait for this year's iteration.

Smartphone releases we are looking forward to in 2019

In a world where some believe innovation in the smartphone industry to have plateaued, 2018 managed to give us a number of brilliant smartphones. Here we take a close look at the devices we just cannot wait to see in 2019, with a ...
Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2019 10:55
A reversal in fortunes could be on the cards for Apple Inc. (Source: The Mac Observer)

Apple strikes back at the stock market; Amazon tops Microsoft

Apple’s stock price has been experiencing an upturn over the last couple of weeks. After reaching a 52-week low of US$142, the Apple empire struck back, and the latest price for the Cupertino company currently stands at US$156.82....
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jan 2019 23:02
The device is codenamed "Alpha". (Source: OnLeaks)

Purported LG G8 renders surface and are promptly debunked by LG

Popular tipster OnLeaks revealed renders of what was said to be the upcoming LG G8. LG has come out to deny those claims, however, and it's a lot more likely that those images are of another premium LG phone.
Ricci Rox, 19 Jan 2019 11:54
Jensen Huang attended a private Q&A session at CES 2019 and VentureBeat had a few burning questions prepared for the CEO. (Source: VentureBeat)

Nvidia CEO informs that the GTX 10xx GPU inventories are almost dried up

Jensen Huang is trying to divert attention from stock prices and investor troubles with an optimistic outlook over the inventory troubles that the green team has been having since early 2H 2018. Nvidia's CEO was happy to announce ...
Bogdan Solca, 18 Jan 2019 21:37
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet 2018 (i5, 3K-IPS) Convertible Review

88% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet 2018 (i5, 3K-IPS) Convertible Review

The best business convertible? Lenovo has completely reworked the ThinkPad X1 Tablet, which now includes a larger touchscreen, two Thunderbolt 3 ports and much faster CPUs. This has the caveat that these faster chips have to be actively cooled now. Is the third generation of the ThinkPad X1 Tablet a solid and complete package, or does it have some significant weaknesses?
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.00" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 18 Jan 2019 19:59
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