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The OPPO K1. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO releases the K1, a mid-ranger with an in-display fingerprint scanner, in India

The OPPO K1 is now available on the Indian market. This phone may compete with others such as the Redmi Note 7, as it has many specs in common with this device, but also has an in-display fingerprint reader. The K1 is exclusive to...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2019 18:51
The supposed press render shows off the dramatic camera system of the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone. (Source: 91mobiles)

Purported press render of the Nokia 9 PureView shows thick bezels and five cameras

A leaked alleged press render of the upcoming Nokia 9 PureView flagship smartphone seems to have confirmed what most were expecting: That the device will sport an impressive rear-facing quintuple camera setup. That’s a whole two m...
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2019 08:54
The first 7 nm CPUs from intel are expected to be launched in late 2020 / early 2021. (Source: Anandtech)

Intel's D1X Oregon fab first to get 7 nm production node

It is now clear that AMD will be first to launch 7 nm desktop CPUs, but Intel is not sitting on its hands. Even after all the problems it faced in 2018, Intel is now carefully planning for its upcoming 7 nm CPUs. According to sou...
Bogdan Solca, 06 Feb 2019 20:27
Sony will be at SXSW this year. (Source: Sony)

Sony is to have a presence at SXSW this year

Sony will host a panel of events at this year's South by South West (SXSW) festival. It will apparently consist of talks and presentations that integrate into the regular creators' conference in Austin, Texas. Sony's contribution ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2019 18:26
Xbox Game Studios covers gaming on all devices, not just the Xbox console. (Source: Xbox)

Microsoft Studios rebranded as Xbox Game Studios

Microsoft Studios has been renamed Xbox Game Studios. The announcement was made by the corporate vice president of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, in a news post on the Xbox website. The idea is to bring all Microsoft and Xbox gami...
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2019 02:57
Battlefield V has been criticized for its lack of content upon release. (Source: EA)

EA "only" sold 7.3 million copies of Battlefield V, 1 million fewer than hoped for

It has been reported that around 7.3 million units of Battlefield V have been sold since it was released in November last year. EA’s stock price fell after the company announced a cut in its revenue outlook, but the price rose lat...
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2019 02:17
A new report shows how Nvidia might have misinformed its investors about revenues recorded between mid-2017 – mid-2018. (Source: Bitcoin Exchange Guide)

Nvidia allegedly misinformed investors about crypto mining revenues

Latest report coming from RBC analyst Mitch Steves presents Nvidia misinforming its investors about revenues recorded during the crypto boom of 2017. We're talking about over US$1.3 billion that were not attributed to GPU sold to ...
Bogdan Solca, 05 Feb 2019 23:42
Redmi will be focusing on premium mid-range, as well as value high-end handhelds. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi planning to release high-end Redmi handhelds

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is reconsidering its marketing strategies. Up until now, Redmi has been focusing on premium mid-range phones, but it looks like Xiaomi will allow it to release flagships, as well. The Note 7 Pro is going to ...
Bogdan Solca, 05 Feb 2019 21:44
Apex Legends is a battle royale game where a player can fight as a human or robot. (Source: Twitter/Vince Zampella)

Titanfall universe battle royale game Apex Legends attracts 1 million players in under 8 hours

Vince Zampella, one of the founders of Respawn Entertainment, has announced that the new battle royale game Apex Legends has broken the one million unique players mark in under eight hours. The impressive feat is testament to a co...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Feb 2019 07:42
Images via Acer

Acer resurrects the Chromebase with two new Chrome OS AiO desktops

Chromebases may have fallen out of fashion years ago, but Acer is reviving the Chrome OS form factor with the Chromebase 24I2 and 24V2, two business-centric Chrome OS all-in-one desktops. Both devices will feature 24-inch Full HD ...
Sam Medley, 05 Feb 2019 02:54
The new Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning cable. (Source: Anker)

Anker has launched its first MFi-certified USB type C cable for iPhones

Anker now has a USB type C-to-Lightning cable with MFi certifcation available for pre-order on its website. This cable is 3 feet in length and has TPE shielding for durability and longevity. Anker claims that it can charge an iPho...
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Feb 2019 19:39
The world_record_egg made an appearance to promote Hulu and Mental Health America. (Source: YouTube)

Instagram egg finally reveals its purpose - to raise awareness of mental health issues

The Instagram egg, also known as the world_record_egg, has finally come out of its shell to reveal its purpose to the world. In a clip shown on Super Bowl Sunday and sponsored by the streaming company Hulu, the egg showed it had c...
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2019 08:12
QuadrigaCX lost its founder, and more besides, recently. (Source: QuadrigaCX)

Crypto exchange reportedly loses the equivalent of US$137 million along with its founder

Gerry Cotten, the founder of QuadrigaCX, a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, recently passed away at the untimely age of 30. However, the company's woes quickly escalated as it became apparent that Cotten had not left the password...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2019 15:02
Bob Swan is now officially Intel's CEO. (Source: Intel)

Robert Swan confirmed as Intel's new CEO

The Intel executive Robert 'Bob' Swan has served as the company's interim chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO) for several years. Recently, Swan has been formally promoted to CEO. He has temporarily left...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2019 14:26
The Huawei 5G foldable smartphone seems to use a book-like flexible spine. (Source: Twitter/Huawei Mobile)

Huawei teases its foldable phone on Twitter to some consternation

Huawei Mobile has taken to Twitter to finally show off its upcoming foldable phone, or at least a very small part of it. However, some tweeters have responded to Huawei’s post, which is basically a promo for the company’s presence...
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2019 10:54
February could be a good time to think about that new 4K TV in the US. (Source: 4K.com)

February is one of the best times of year to get a new TV in the US: online deals company

RetailMeNot, a company that collates online deals for consumers, has released a report indicating that this month is a good time to buy a new TV, along with some other appliances - second only to the Black Friday weekend, in fact....
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2019 17:25
The mobile wallet market is set to grow considerably over the next 7 years. (Source: flickr)

The mobile wallet market could be worth nearly US$10 trillion in 7 years

A new report by ResearchandMarkets.com has indicated that the mobile wallet market value could reach as much as US$9,352.15 billion by 2026. This is particularly impressive as it was worth about $880 billion in 2017. This growth m...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2019 16:44
Could this be the 2nd iPhone SE? (Source: SlashLeaks)

A new leak supports the possibility of a next-gen iPhone SE

With the release of the iPhone XR, the comparably 'budget' SE line seemed to have been killed off by Apple. Now, however, there are hints that it may be resurrected for this year or the next. A new post on SlashLeaks shows a phone...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 17:52
Intel Xeon W retail box (Source: Intel Newsroom)

Intel releases the 28-core Xeon W-3175X processor

The new Xeon W-3175X workstation-oriented processor sports no less than 28 cores and 56 threads, runs at 3.1 GHz (4.3 GHz turbo boost), has a TDP of 255 W, and supports up to 512 GB of hexa-channel DDR4 ECC memory. Announced back ...
Codrut Nistor, 01 Feb 2019 15:45
Apple's top secret Project Titan is believed to have been approved by Tim Cook in 2014. (Source: TechSpot)

Apple employee charged with theft of confidential self-driving car information

It has been reported that a former Apple employee has been charged with stealing information about self-driving cars from the Cupertino company. The worker, named as Jizhong Chen, has been accused of taking photos in sensitive are...
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jan 2019 22:47
Internet Explorer 10 has one year of support left, IE10 desktop icon

Microsoft will bury Internet Explorer 10 in January 2020

Released back in September 2012, Internet Explorer 10 still receives support from Microsoft, although it has been succeeded by Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge. However, Microsoft has finally made the official announcement:...
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2019 11:25
Image via HowStuffWorks

Taiwanese manufacturers are expecting an increase in OLED production and demand

As the demand for OLED displays continues to grow, Taiwanese manufacturers are stepping up to the plate and adjusting their business structures for increased production. Many companies, such as AU Optronics and Novatek Microelectr...
Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2019 03:59
The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. (Source: 9to5Google)

Lenovo claims that the Z5 Pro GT took only 32 seconds to sell out

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is the first phone to be released with the 2019 flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset. It had its first general release today (January 29) in China. The OEM claims that it took only 32 seconds for the Z5 Pro GT to s...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 22:38
The chemical contamination could lead to decreased GPU supplies, which would artificially rise the MSRPs. (Source: ComputerBase)

TSMC incident may put AMD and Nvidia GPU supply at risk

TSMC confirmed that around 10,000 wafers were compromised, but the Taiwanese company has yet to make an official statement about the full extent of the damages and the exact circumstances of the incident. The unfortunate event cou...
Bogdan Solca, 29 Jan 2019 22:03
Acer TravelMate X3410 (i7-8550U, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) Laptop Review

85% Acer TravelMate X3410 (i7-8550U, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) Laptop Review

Low-cost traveller. In typical Acer fashion, the TravelMate X3410 presents a lower-cost alternative to other popular business laptops. While there are some compromises in terms of case design, keyboard quality, and performance, the overall package presents a decent second-choice for those on a budget.
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sam Medley, 29 Jan 2019 05:32
Meng Wanzhou and Huawei have faced a total of 23 criminal charges in two separate indictments. (Source: The Straits Times)

US officially charges Huawei and Meng Wanzhou with financial fraud; company also accused of commercial espionage

A 13-count indictment has been announced against Huawei and the company’s CFO, Meng Wanzhou, mostly in relation to fraud. Two of the Chinese manufacturer’s affiliates, Huawei Device USA and Skycom Tech, have also been included in ...
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2019 01:37
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
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