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The latest iPhone series has already beaten its forebears in early market share. (Source: Engadget)

iPhone XS series has outdone its predecessors in first-week sales

The iPhone XS and XS Max models have collectively outdone their predecessors when it comes to capturing a share of Apple customers in their launch year. They have also exceeded the iPhones 8 and 8 Plus when it comes to gaining thi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Oct 2018 23:13
Wireless 802.11ax will now be labeled as Wi-Fi 6 moving forward (Source: Wi-fi.org)

Wi-Fi Alliance thinks "802.11ac" is too confusing for the public, will now rebrand it as "Wi-Fi 5"

802.11n, 802.11ac, and 80211ax will now be known as Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6, respectively. Wireless products launching in 2019 or later will use the new naming convention in their specifications list to better help customers...
Allen Ngo, 04 Oct 2018 08:58
HP Elite x2 1013 G3 (i5-8350U, SSD, 3k) 2-in-1 Review

87% HP Elite x2 1013 G3 (i5-8350U, SSD, 3k) 2-in-1 Review

Complete redesign. Hewlett-Packard's Elite x2 1013 G3 is a 13-inch 2-in-1 equipped with a powerful quad-core CPU, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a 3:2 3k display, an active stylus, and a keyboard dock.
Intel Core i5-8350U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.00" | 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 03 Oct 2018 22:27
Compared to the RTX 2080 Ti, the Quadro RTX 6000 comes with a slightly more powerful TU102 core and 24 GB GDDR6 VRAM. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's Quadro RTX 6000 professional GPU is up for pre-order

First announced before the RTX 2000-series gaming GPUs, the new Quadro professional cards based on the Turing architecture will start shipping in a few weeks. The Quadro RTX 6000 flagship card is now up for pre-order with a "decen...
Bogdan Solca, 03 Oct 2018 20:13
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K may be intended to take the new Chromecast on. (Source: IoTGadgets)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: this affordable streaming device may challenge new Chromecast

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K has just been announced. It may be able to deliver HDR10+, as well as Dolby Vision, in order to stream content. Amazon has also included object-based Dolby Atmos surround sound, for material that suppor...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Oct 2018 14:49
The Coffee Lake series is set to be refreshed with 8th-gen processors. (Source: itp.net)

New driver readme appears to confirm 'Coffee Lake S Refresh' series name

A driver download from ASUS' website has been found to contain a text file about the Intel processors supported. They include a line called "Coffee Lake S Refresh". This is likely to refer to the upcoming ix-9000 series of process...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Oct 2018 13:55
Hitachi is now HiKOKI rebranding October 2018

Hitachi becomes HiKOKI

Almost a year since the initial announcement of the name change, Hitachi changes its name to HiKOKI. However, this change only affects the tools division of the huge conglomerate that also makes power plants, computers, trains, an...
Codrut Nistor, 02 Oct 2018 22:35
It has been rumored that a Nokia 9 device would feature five rear-facing cameras. (Source: ithome.com)

HMD could be working on a flagship to be called the Nokia 9 PureView

According to a leak posted on Twitter, Finnish telecommunications company HMD Global is working on a new flagship device that will eventually be called the Nokia 9 PureView. The PureView name has been associated with smartphones i...
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Oct 2018 21:46
BlackBerry KEY2 LE Android handset hits the US

Qualcomm Snapdragon 636-powered BlackBerry KEY2 LE now available for pre-order in the US

The US market will not get the Atomic Red color option, but those interested will be able to order the BlackBerry KEY2 LE in Slate and Champagne. This Snapdragon 636-powered handset with a physical keyboard and a 4.5-inch 2K displ...
Codrut Nistor, 02 Oct 2018 20:25
Pete Lau has revealed a few more details about the 6T. (Source: thehindu.com)

OnePlus CEO interview suggests that the 6T will cost more than the 6

Pete Lau, the CEO of the smartphone maker OnePlus, has been talking about the company's upcoming release in a new interview with CNET. Lau admitted that this phone, the 6T, is going to retail for more than its predecessor. Accordi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Oct 2018 19:14
5G trademark logo

Verizon’s commercial 5G network goes live as promised

Just as promised, Verizon's first commercial 5G network is now live in the following four US cities: Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Houston, and Sacramento. On this occasion, a Houston resident named Clayton Harris who subscribed to t...
Codrut Nistor, 02 Oct 2018 16:07
Only 77 percent of adults in the U.S. own a desktop or laptop according to survey (Source: Pew Research Center)

Only 77 percent of adults in the U.S. own a desktop or laptop according to survey

Fewer people own traditional desktops and laptops this year compared to last year. The drop in users can be attributed to the rise of the concept of "Internet of Things" and the ever-increasing processing power of smartphones outr...
Allen Ngo, 02 Oct 2018 03:55
Project Stream testing starts on the same date as Assassin's Creed Odyssey's official release: October 5. (Source: Ubisoft)

Google announces Project Stream with Assassin's Creed Odyssey capture

Google has partnered up with the French gaming behemoth Ubisoft to show off the American company’s new Project Stream service. The California-based technology giant is hoping its rather prosaically named offering can take media st...
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Oct 2018 23:31
HP announces Spectre Folio 2-in-1 just a day ahead of Microsoft's Surface event (Source: HP)

HP announces Spectre Folio 2-in-1 just a day ahead of Microsoft's Surface event

Dual-core Amber Lake-Y CPUs will debut on the Spectre Folio convertible when it launches later this month for $1400 USD. Perhaps not by coincidence, the conference was streamed live this morning in the very same city that Microsof...
Allen Ngo, 01 Oct 2018 18:30
The Kineticstep is a form of "exoskeleton" currently offered on Indiegogo as a walking aid. (Source: Kineticstep)

Kineticstep: a crowdfunded 'exoskeleton' that wants to take all the effort out of walking

A Russian engineer claims to have invented an "exoskeleton" that allows the walker to walk up to 3 times their normal possible range. This device, the Kineticstep, reportedly augments or supports normal walking motions with specif...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Oct 2018 17:22
Yes, we'll be reviewing the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme with Core i5-8400H and FHD display this month

Yes, we'll be reviewing the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme with Core i5-8400H and FHD display this month

The mixed battery life results and glossy 4K UHD touchscreen on the high-end ThinkPad X1 Extreme have us curious about how the less expensive FHD configuration can perform. Will the FHD SKU be any dimmer or grainier than its prici...
Allen Ngo, 01 Oct 2018 04:36
The weekly roundup - new Microsoft Surface devices, iPhone XS Max manufacturing costs, and 32 GB DDR4 RAM

The weekly roundup - new Microsoft Surface devices, iPhone XS Max manufacturing costs, and 32 GB DDR4 RAM

This past week saw a plethora of smartphone rumors overshadowed by the launch of the iPhone XS and XS Max. Laptops with 32 GB DDR4 RAM modules are now a thing and Microsoft will almost surely announce new Windows features and Surf...
Allen Ngo, 30 Sep 2018 23:57
Musk has had to strike a deal with the SEC. (Source: thedrive.com)

Elon Musk obliged to step down as Tesla board chair in SEC settlement

Elon Musk has lost his position as the chair of Tesla's board as a result of needing to make a deal with the United States' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The e-vehicle manufacturer will also have to pay the SEC US$20 m...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Sep 2018 19:00
Render of the OnePlus 6T. (Source: Mysmartprice)

More details of the OnePlus 6T surface

The OnePlus 6T is one of the high-profile smartphones billed for an October release and details of the device have made their way across the media. Here's all we know about OnePlus's next flagship.
Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2018 15:55
The Honor 7C. (Source: NDTV)

The budget Honor 8C is coming on October 11

Huawei's Honor sub-brand is dedicated to providing high-value devices, and will continue that tradition with the launch of the budget Honor 8C, a device officially confirmed to be billed for an October 11 launch.
Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2018 15:52
Image source: Google (w/ edits)

Google is shelling out billions to remain the default search engine for Apple's Safari browser

Google will reportedly pay US $9 billion over 2018 to remain the default search engine for the Safari browser. This price may go up to as much as $12 billion next year. However, due to the growing popularity of Apple's devices, th...
Sam Medley, 30 Sep 2018 07:53
Small sample set of MediaTek-powered devices

MediaTek doubling down on voice activation technology, is considering voice activated cars

Instead of battling it out at the very high-end smartphone market dominated by Samsung and Apple processors, MediaTek is taking a tangent into the world of voice activation. The move has paid off as the majority of voice activated...
Allen Ngo, 30 Sep 2018 02:52
The 14nm process is the basis for all of Intel's newest CPUs, and even all the way back to its 2015 Skylake based products. (Source: Digiworthy)

Prices for Intel's 8700k CPU have reached $399 on major retailers due to CPU shortage

While the 14nm CPU shortage did not initially affect US retailers, it has become clear that it finally has. Intel's flagship 8700k CPU has gone from $350 to $399 in under a month, which is nearly a 15% increase in price.
Matthew Connatser, 30 Sep 2018 02:13
50 million Facebook accounts were compromised due to a security flaw

50 million Facebook accounts were compromised due to a security flaw

A Facebook breach has compromised almost 50 million accounts. After discovering the breach on September 25, the company reset the access tokens of the 50 million affected accounts and 40 million others as a precautionary step. The...
Sam Medley, 30 Sep 2018 00:07
AI is increasing its market value by the year, according to new reports. (Source: nanalyze.com)

AI chip market to grow by US$34 billion in 5 years

The global AI market is expected to grow at a high annual rate between now and 2023. It will probably be driven by the need to process more and more data as time goes on. The machine learning market is also expected to grow rapidl...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Sep 2018 16:53
NVIDIA'S share price target is reportedly on the rise. (Source: Variety)

New market analysis sends NVIDIA's share-price target sky-high

NVIDIA's share price could reach as much as US$400 thanks to new estimations by Evercore ICI. This company is pinning a lot of earning potential on the graphics giant due to its position in the emerging AI market. However, other a...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Sep 2018 18:57
The Intel CFO has addressed the chip shortage issue in an open letter. (Source: Intel)

Intel CFO announces plans to deal with the chip supply problem

The CFO and interim CEO of Intel, Bob Swan, has released an open letter to all interested parties concerning the company's ongoing processor-supply woes. Swan asserted that increased investment and a renewed focus on high-end chip...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Sep 2018 17:42
Samsung Galaxy Watch Golf Edition smartwatch debuts in South Korea (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung announces the Galaxy Watch Golf Edition smartwatch

When compared to the regular Galaxy Watch, the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Golf Edition comes with the Smart Caddie app that has a database with information about no less than 60,000 golf courses worldwide. This limited edition weara...
Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2018 17:35
Jaguar F-Pace SUV in New York (Source: SlashGear)

Android Auto coming to Jaguar and Land Rover

Although an accurate date is not available yet, a spokesperson for Jaguar and Land Rover has recently confirmed that all their vehicles — starting with the 2019 model year — that come with the InControl Touch Pro or Touch Pro Duo ...
Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2018 13:15
A render of the super-expensive Terrafugia Transition. (Source: Terrafugia)

Terrafugia finally prepares pre-sale event for 'flying car'

It's 2018, so where's my flying car? Still pending a massive bank balance, apparently. On the other hand, the Transition, which may be the first aircraft also capable of being driven, still looks much more like a plane. The Chines...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Sep 2018 19:16
Adbank is an Ethereum-based ad platform. (Source: Adbank)

Austrian national tourism body will use blockchain to protect its next ad campaign

The Austrian national tourist office (ANTO) is embracing blockchain in order to protect its upcoming advertisement investment. It is a digital campaign that ANTO will roll out in partnership with Adbank, an Ethereum-linked platfor...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Sep 2018 18:18
Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2S air filter hits India October 2018 (Source: Xiaomi India)

Xiaomi's Mi Air Purifier 2S coming to India this week, Google Assistant and Alexa support in tow

The recently unveiled Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2S is an air filter for home and office use, sporting an OLED display and real-time air quality monitoring capabilities. Also featuring both Google Assistant and Alexa integration, this...
Codrut Nistor, 27 Sep 2018 17:22
Zenit Photosniper FS-12 SLR camera (Source: eBay)

Leica revives legendary Soviet photo brand Zenit

Leica has just decided to bring back from the dead an iconic brand of the Soviet era, namely Zenit. The upcoming Zenit M camera is based on the Leica M Type 240 platform and comes with Russian-made Zenitar 35 mm f/1.0 lens, so it ...
Codrut Nistor, 27 Sep 2018 12:55
Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (Ryzen 5 Pro) Laptop Review

84% Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (Ryzen 5 Pro) Laptop Review

Worse alternative. A combination of Lenovo's well-known T series and the AMD Ryzen processors: This can really only turn out well, or can it? Find out in this extensive review why in the end the ThinkPad T480 Intel model is a better choice than its AMD sibling, the ThinkPad A485! Update 9/27/2018: UEFI version 1.02
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 26 Sep 2018 22:34
With the new Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-6000 CPU series, VIA is looking to consolidate its position on the global CPU market. (Source: PCWatch)

VIA is working on the Zhaoxin KX-6000 octa-core CPUs, aims at becoming serious AMD / Intel competitor

After years of research and development, VIA is ready to launch multi-core CPUs that may threaten Intel's and AMD's position on the entry-level and mid-range desktop / laptop CPU markets. The upcoming Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-6000 octa-...
Bogdan Solca, 26 Sep 2018 21:26
Microsoft Office 2019 PowerPoint (Source: Microsoft 365 Blog)

Cloud-independent Microsoft Office 2019 now available for Windows and macOS

Although there is still cloud support available across the apps of the new Microsoft Office 2019 suite, independence from the cloud — coming in the shape of an "on premises" version — is an excellent offering for the customers who...
Codrut Nistor, 26 Sep 2018 14:15
AMD could control 30 percent of CPU market by end of 2018 (Image source: AMD)

AMD could control 30 percent of CPU market by end of 2018

Some missteps from Intel are projected to cost the company a big chunk of the CPU market. AMD's steady home runs with its Zen architecture, smooth fabrication advancements, and rising shares have been creeping up on Intel.
Allen Ngo, 25 Sep 2018 21:36
A new survey suggests that consumers prefer their services as on-the-go as possible. (Source: SlashGear)

Over half of consumers surveyed would prefer a service accessible from their phones: new data

A new survey has indicated that the majority of consumers today may be more likely to support a business that demonstrates good mobile service implementation. This means that their apps, websites or online presences are easily acc...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Sep 2018 20:17
Cables, cables everywhere - but for how long? (Source: Electricals4Dummies)

Cable-based connectivity set to be worth US$34 billion in 5 years

The wired interface market - which encompasses all types of USB cable, as well as others (e.g. Thunderbolt or HDMI) - is estimated to have a compound annual growth rate of 6.2% well into the next decade. However, it appears that t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Sep 2018 18:57
Shazam now owned by Apple, mobile app to go ad-free for everyone soon as of late September 2018

Apple acquires Shazam, mobile app to go ad-free for everyone

Shazam is now finally a part of Apple, but the best part of this corporate acquisition is that the mobile app will soon become ad-free for all users. Shazam has been downloaded over 1 billion times so far, and nowadays it is being...
Codrut Nistor, 24 Sep 2018 20:05
HTC Dream aka T-Mobile G1 - the first Android smartphone announced on September 23, 2008

Time to celebrate: Google Android is now 10 years old

Although Android Inc. was founded back in October 2003, it took a while for the eponymous operating system to finally hit the market. This event took place on September 23, 2008, when the HTC Dream — also known as the T-Mobile G1 ...
Codrut Nistor, 24 Sep 2018 10:45
The recent tariffs may increase RTX 20-series AIB prices. (Source: eBay)

NVIDIA AIB-partner sources offer clearer picture of how tariffs will affect their prices

The tech blog WCCFTech has published exclusive leaks from sources they claim are associated with AIB NVIDIA partners. It includes more detailed information on how the US tariffs on Chinese exports will affect prices for products t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Sep 2018 00:36
The burnt husk of the S7 Edge. (Source: /u/rokhana)

Man's Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge explodes, Samsung replies

Only a week after a woman in New York claimed her new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 went up in flames, a Redditor's S7 Edge has also exploded, and this time the user has substantial proof.
Ricci Rox, 23 Sep 2018 14:40
The Meizu 16X may just be the ideal sub-premium smartphone

The Meizu 16X may just be the ideal sub-premium smartphone

Meizu finally released its latest device, the Meizu 16X, earlier this week. The device features a 6-inch notch-less FHD+ Super AMOLED display, dual rear cameras, a Snapdragon 710, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Ricci Rox, 23 Sep 2018 14:35
Ajit Pai has been criticized for his repeal on Net Neutrality and his close ties with the broadband industry. (Source: Mashable)

The New York Times has sued the FCC over allegations of hiding evidence of Russian interference in Net Neutrality repeal

In June 2017, the New York Times's request to view server information related to public comments on the repeal of Net Neutrality was denied on the grounds that it would reveal private information. Now, after months of back and for...
Matthew Connatser, 22 Sep 2018 23:18
A few major Telltale Games titles (Source: Wccftech)

Another one bites the dust: Telltale Games is shutting down

Less than two years ago, Telltale Games was hiring new staff and getting ready to launch quite a few Nintendo Switch titles. Unfortunately, the studio seems to no longer have a future, as around 250 employees have just been laid o...
Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2018 08:20
Alienware flagship store in Chengdu, China (Source: Retail Design Blog)

Alienware opening a new flagship store in China this weekend

Back in 2009, Alienware opened up the gates of its first retail store in the US. In the meantime, the brand's network of brick-and-mortar locations expanded all over the world and even got to China. Now, the time has come for a ne...
Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2018 07:32
Image: Canonical

Canonical extends security support for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, which is the basis for many cloud and enterprise services, is coming up on its end of life this April. Canonical will begin offering an Extended Security Maintenance service in April that will continue rolling ou...
Sam Medley, 22 Sep 2018 05:43
Samsung's RAM is used in everything, from desktops to laptops to phones. This supply decrease may affect more than DIY PC parts. (Source: GameRevolution)

Samsung plans to lower memory supply in order to keep prices high

While DRAM prices have been dropping since January of this year, the price of DDR4 memory is still significantly higher than it was in 2016. Now, during a time of reduced demand, Samsung may be planning to cut down on supply in or...
Matthew Connatser, 22 Sep 2018 02:05
The Turing architecture found in the newest GF RTX cards. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA's share price suffers after "disappointing" Morgan Stanley with the RTX 20-series

NVIDIA's target stock price has been downgraded to US$273, and has had its market value suffer, after Morgan Stanley took the relatively restrained improvements of the new GeForce RTX 2080 over older cards. However, a WCCFTech ana...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Sep 2018 23:47
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