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OPPO Find X flagship launched, coming to the US with US$1,000 price tag

OPPO unveiled the Find X yesterday at an event in Paris. A solid flagship, the Find X features a never-before-seen sliding camera mechanism. It will likely make its way to the US in the coming months, and could come with price tag...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2018 11:11

Google Maps without and with Uber integration back in January 2017, feature removed in June 2018

Google suddenly removes Uber integration from Maps

Back in January 2017, Google decided to integrate Uber into the popular Maps service. Now, this feature has been silently removed without any prior warning. There is no official reason for this move yet, but it is very likely that...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jun 2018 23:29

These popular Lenovo ThinkPad laptops suffer from pulse-width modulation (Source: Own)

Sensitive to onscreen flickering? Take caution when purchasing these Lenovo ThinkPad SKUs

The ThinkPad T, X, and P families are home to Lenovo's more well-known models including the 14-inch T480, 15-inch T580, X380 convertible, and 15-inch P52 workstation. While their design, features, and performance are generally ver...

Allen Ngo, 19 Jun 2018 23:22

Dell XPS 15 9570 business notebook with Intel Coffee Lake processors (Source: Dell)

Frank Azor confirms: The Dell XPS 15 9570 is coming to India next week

While the US market remains stuck at only four configurations directly available from Dell.com for this popular Cofee Lake-powered premium laptop, India is scheduled to receive the XPS 15 9570 next Tuesday. However, Frank Azor has...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Jun 2018 16:07

LG's new Q7 devices go on sale in Korea as the quintessential overpriced midrangers

LG has finally begun sales of its new mid-range devices, the Q7 and Q7+. While not particularly underwhelming smartphones, both devices come with less than enticing price tags.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2018 16:51

The Last of Us has sold 17 million copies worldwide

Sony’s first-party studio, Naughty Dog, has announced that its game, The Last of US, has sold 17 million copies, making it one of the best-selling games of all time. The game was released back in July 2013 and a sequel is in the w...

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2018 16:49

Samsung Headquarters. (Source: Social Barrel)

Samsung still biggest smartphone company in the world as Xiaomi goes after Huawei's place

A comprehensive report has shown Samsung’s dominance over the global smartphone market in Q1 2018, Xiaomi’s almost palpable growth, and the extreme competition in the Asian smartphone market.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2018 16:46

The upcoming Mate 20 could sport a gigantic 6.9-inch AMOLED display

According to new reports, Huawei has sourced AMOLED panels from Samsung for the Mate 20. Of more surprise is the fact that these panels are apparently 6.9-inch ones, which likely means a size hike for the next Huawei flagship, bri...

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2018 12:19

ThinkPad Thunderbolt Workstation Dock: The new docking solution for the Lenovo ThinkPad P52

With the announcement of the ThinkPad P52 a few days ago, Lenovo also announced a crucial accessory, a new dock. But the company didn't release too many details about this dock, besides is name. Thanks to the ThinkPad P52 manuals,...

Benjamin Herzig, 15 Jun 2018 23:07

The OnePlus 6 sold more than one million phones in its first 22 days on the market

The OnePlus 6 is now the most commercially successful device released by OnePlus. The phone hit one million uints sold within the first 22 days of its release, in spite of its higher price tag and OnePlus's continued "underground"...

Sam Medley, 15 Jun 2018 18:06

Xiaomi launches the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A in China

Xiaomi has announced the launch of its two new entry-level smartphones, the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A. The previous offerings in the series were best-sellers, so these new ones have rather large boots to fill. Of course, there’s the pe...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jun 2018 13:53

10 nm Intel Cannon Lake processor die (Source: Wccftech)

First 10 nm Intel Cannon Lake processor die spotted in the wild

Although Intel is very quiet with the details, independent sources confirmed that the new 10 nm processor is based on a 71 mm Cannon Lake die. Its die includes a 45 x 24 mm CPU area and a 47 mm chipset. Unfortunately, due to the t...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2018 12:59

Verizon unveils a third unlimited data plan that's more unlimited than its other two unlimited plans

Verizon is rolling out a third "unlimited" data plan that offers 75 GB of premium 4G LTE data for $95/month. After that 75 GB allotment is up, data can be subject to throttling during "high-traffic times" in order to relieve conge...

Sam Medley, 15 Jun 2018 00:08

First Fortnite World Cup planned for late 2019, will offer $100 million in prizes

Epic Games has announced that Fortnite's first World Cup will be held late next year. The tournament, which will be open to any and all gamers that want to participate, will offer $100 million in prizes, spread across various even...

Sam Medley, 14 Jun 2018 00:00

Tesla is flushing cash down the drain, and its workers are paying the price. (Image: self)

Tesla cuts 9% of staff in an effort to bandage its cash hemorrhage

In a memo to his car manufacturing company, Elon Musk said that Tesla would be laying off 9% of its workforce, which equates to about 3,000 jobs. This is the latest move by the electric car manufacturer to stem its outward cash fl...

Sam Medley, 13 Jun 2018 22:58

ThinkPad P52: Lenovo unveils its new 15-inch workstation with the GeForce GTX 1060 based Quadro P3200

Lenovo launches the first model of its well-known ThinkPad-line of laptops with the new Intel Coffee-Lake hexa-core processors. The new ThinkPad P52 is not only the first ThinkPad workstation with those new CPUs, its also Lenovo's...

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jun 2018 07:00

The MediaPad M5. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Huawei finally brings the MediaPad M5 tablets to the US

Huawei has officially launched its new MediaPad M5 tablets for the US market. The devices come in three variants and bring some much-needed life back to a dying tablet scene. Prices begin at just over US$300.

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2018 15:03

Renders of the Nokia 5.1 Plus surface as HMD makes plans for Snapdragon 710-powered device

Renders of the upcoming Nokia 5.1 Plus have surfaced. Going by the images, the device will feature a notch, making it the second Nokia device to do so, after the Nokia X6 that was released a short while ago.

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2018 14:50

Deal | The Huawei Mate 10 Pro sees a temporary price cut

The Mate 10 Pro remains one of the best devices on the planet, and is currently available for US$550 on multiple retail outlets, a significant price drop from its US$800 launch MSRP. The model on sale is unlocked, comes with 6 GB ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2018 13:40

The Samsung Galaxy S9 devices were unveiled back in February. (Source: The Inquirer)

The Samsung Galaxy S9 devices were the best-selling smartphones in the world in April

Samsung’s Galaxy S9 devices have been said to be numerical improvements over the S8 devices but you wouldn’t think that if you saw their sales numbers. The flagships finally overtook the iPhone X and iPhone 8 pair to become the be...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2018 13:38

Details and pricing of the Vivo NEX surface ahead of launch

The Vivo NEX is billed to be unveiled today. Details of the device have surfaced already, however, throwing more light on a device that’s regarded by most to be one of the most radical smartphones in recent times.

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2018 13:34

Microsoft Surface lineup to get a new affordable slate in 2018, currently known as the Surface Lex

A budget Microsoft Surface tablet codenamed Lex might launch this fall

The Microsoft Surface Lex, also known as the Surface L, is rumored to arrive with type covers currently codenamed "Gibs" while its list of specs and features apparently includes USB Type-C and LTE connectivity. Compared to the Sur...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Jun 2018 10:55

Rage 2, Prey DLC "Mooncrash", and Fallout 76 featured at Bethesda's E3 showcase. (Source: Bethesda)

E3 2018 | Bethesda shows off Fallout 76 and announces The Elder Scrolls VI

Maryland-based video-game developer Bethesda has released an official trailer for Fallout 76 at E3 and announced work on The Elder Scrolls VI. Other projects from the company discussed at the massive trade show in Los Angeles incl...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jun 2018 23:40

Phil Spencer has been offering a number of exciting revelations at E3 2018. (Source: JeuxVideo24)

E3 2018 | Microsoft is working on new Xbox consoles

A Microsoft executive has confirmed that the company is working on new Xbox consoles. Phil Spencer, who is the Executive Vice President of Gaming and head of the Xbox brand, stated that the development team behind the highly succe...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jun 2018 22:16

Lenovo Legion series will branch off into two distinct designs with the upcoming Y530 and Y7000 (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion series will branch off into two distinct designs with the Y7000 and Y530

The 2017 15.6-inch Legion Y520 will split into two successors this year as the Legion Y530 and Legion Y7000. The Y7000 represents a more natural evolution of the existing Legion design while the Y530 will be more restrained in its...

Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2018 17:00

Yahoo Messenger for Android shutdown message

Yahoo Messenger going down for good on July 17 after a two-decade run

After 20 years since its 1998 release as Yahoo Pager, today's Yahoo Messenger — a Verizon property starting in 2017 — will be shut down in about five weeks. Although there is no official replacement for this iconic product, its su...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jun 2018 15:45

There have been similar reports. (Source: Telegraph)

Chinese police now installs surveillance software on tourists' phones

A user on Reddit has narrated the tales of their trip into China, which saw the country’s border police accost them and install what was almost definitely surveillance software on their Android devices.

Ricci Rox, 11 Jun 2018 13:06

HTC headquarters, Hsintien, Taiwan. (Source: News4Europe)

HTC continues to bleed money - May sales numbers as bleak as ever

HTC released its sales numbers for the month of May, with the company recording close to a 50% drop in revenue from the same period in 2017. Revenue for the first five months of the year was equally distressing, though things are ...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jun 2018 12:53

It seems like Intel withheld some important information during the live presentation, and reviewers are now crying foul. (Source: Anandtech)

More details about the 28-core CPU reveal Intel's misleading presentation

Apparently, Intel's 28-core CPU presentation from Computex was not really accurate, as the company tried to pull a few tricks on the audience. Anandtech meanwhile got some answers from Intel, revealing that the demo CPU was pre-ov...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Jun 2018 21:22

That looks familiar. (Source: Essential)

A year after launch, Essential gives users of the PH-1 a 3.5mm jack...and makes them pay for it

Essential has announced the release of its new Audio Adapter HD. The small adapter can be attached to the PH-1 and allows users to plug in a 3.5mm cable for an MQA-certified audio experience.

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2018 15:43

Ulefone announces the launch of the archetypal iPhone X clone, the Ulefone X

iPhone X clones are a dime a dozen, and the latest device to join that hallowed list is the subtly-named Ulefone X. The new device may be a shameless clone but it does look good on paper, which is more than can be said for a few o...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2018 15:36

ZTE Headquarters. (Source: Digital Trends)

ZTE to pay US$1.4 billion fine as penance for its sins

Following Trump's intervention, ZTE has finally been granted a lifeline out of its current dire straits. The Chinese company has been ordered to pay a massive US$1.4 billion fine for its misdemeanours that saw it hit with a trade ...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2018 15:34

Nubia Z18 spotted online with a fine design

Live images of Nubia's upcoming flagship, the Nubia Z18, have surfaced, revealing everything the device has to offer. Slim bezels, a chin, and a notch are some of the biggest talking points.

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2018 15:31

The Exos 14 TB HDD is currently sampling and will begin shipping to large-scale data centers later this summer. (Source: Anandtech)

Computex 2018 | Seagate Exos 14 TB HDD coming soon to consumer markets

It's clear that HDDs will soon become obsolete even when it comes to capacity, but the enterprise sector is still relying on these devices because SSDs still cost a fortune in large numbers. Seagate's latest Exos 14 TB HDD is prim...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jun 2018 19:44

Motorola unveils the new sub-premium Moto Z3 Play

Motorola has finally unveiled its latest device, the sub-premium Moto Z3 Play. The smartphone is definitely solid on paper but its five hundred dollar price tag may be off-putting to some.

Ricci Rox, 07 Jun 2018 15:48

The Nokia 5 will receive Android P. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

All released Nokia devices will receive Android P

HMD has proclaimed its dedication towards providing steady updates for its devices. The company has promised that all of its devices will receive the update to Android P when it's released—yes, even devices like the sub-$100 Nokia...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jun 2018 15:47

Mainstream laptops with OLED displays may still have a long way to go

Do you own a laptop with an OLED display? It's going to have to last because IPS displays continue to be the go-to panel technology for nearly all new models. Both Lenovo and Dell discontinued their only OLED laptops last year and...

Allen Ngo, 07 Jun 2018 03:30

The new game set in the Diablo universe could get serious competition from Korean games such as Lost Ark Online and Project The Lineage. (Source: Geek.com)

Next Diablo game officially in the works as revealed by Blizzard job listing

It seems like Blizzard is feeling the pressure from games like Path of Exile, as it finally revealed that it is working on a new Diablo game through a job listing for dungeon artists. With Blizzard being so meticulous, the game co...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Jun 2018 20:40

It is important to note that the Threadripper 2000 series is not actually integrating the Zen 2 7 nm microarchitecture. (Source: WCCFTech)

Computex 2018 | AMD shows Gen 2 Threadripper HEDT CPUs with up to 32 cores / 64 threads and first 7 nm EPYC CPU

AMD's answer to Intel's 28-core HEDT CPU was showcased today at Computex in the form of the 32-core/64-thread Gen 2 Threadripper. These top-of-the-line HEDT chips from AMD will use all 4 interconnected dies, unlike the first gen T...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Jun 2018 20:03

Alienware Academy program aims to train the next generation of pro gamers (Source: Dell)

E3 2018 | Alienware Academy online program aims to train the next generation of pro gamers

Dell wants the Alienware brand to be more deeply associated with competitive gaming. Instead of just eSports sponsorships like other brands, Dell will attempt to train potential pro gamers directly with the help of Team Liquid. De...

Allen Ngo, 06 Jun 2018 17:00

The BlackBerry KEY2. (Source: Evan Blass)

Complete details of the BlackBerry KEY2 revealed - Solid mid-ranger with unagreeable price tag

Tipster Evan Blass has revealed the complete specifications sheet of the upcoming BlackBerry KEY2. The device makes a number of improvements on its predecessor but also comes with a price tag one would expect to find on a flagship...

Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2018 16:06

The Lenovo Z5 sports a notch. (Source: The Verge)

The Lenovo Z5 has been unveiled and it turns out Lenovo has been lying to us all

Over the past month, Lenovo carried out a subtly engaging media campaign for its upcoming device, the Z5. That device was unveiled yesterday, however, and it would seem that most of the company's claims were pure hogwash.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2018 16:04

A Sharp Windows Collaboration Display. (Source: Microsoft)

Computex 2018 | Microsoft introduces Windows Collaboration Displays for the modern meeting room

Microsoft took to the stage at Computex 2018 to demonstrate a new class of meeting room devices. Dubbed Windows Collaboration Displays, these devices are meant for the modern meeting room and come with a full suite of Microsoft 36...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jun 2018 09:13

The 7nm Vega finds applications in High Performance Computing. (Source: AMD)

Computex 2018 | AMD demonstrates Radeon Instinct 7nm Vega GPU platform with 32 GB HBM2 memory

AMD demonstrated the world's first 7nm GPU architecture at Computex 2018. The Radeon Instinct series of accelerators are made for High Performance Compute (HPC) applications and feature 32 GB HBM2 memory on a 4096-bit bus. The 7nm...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jun 2018 08:51

HP ProBook x360 440 G1 convertible integrates both Spectre and EliteBook features for $600 USD

The convertible is essentially a ProBook x360 440 G5 but with 360-degree hinges and a 1080p touchscreen. Its 14-inch form factor and relatively inexpensive starting price will set it directly against the Lenovo ThinkPad 14 and Del...

Allen Ngo, 06 Jun 2018 08:00

HITMAN 2 may be announced on Thursday

A logo bearing the words "HITMAN 2" appeared on WB Games' site Monday night before being promptly removed, hinting that a new Hitman game may be just around the corner. The official Hitman twitter seems to confirm this; a new twee...

Sam Medley, 05 Jun 2018 23:23

AMD Raven Ridge will incorporate Cypress controller to reduce USB Type-C costs (Source: Cypress)

AMD Raven Ridge will incorporate Cypress EZ-PD CCG5 controller to reduce USB Type-C costs

USB Type-C Gen. 2 is still rather uncommon on notebooks. The single-chip controller solution from Cypress should make it less expensive for both Intel and AMD to integrate multiple USB Type-C Gen. 2 ports onto laptops while allowi...

Allen Ngo, 05 Jun 2018 20:45

Exit from the PC market: Toshiba sells its laptop-business to Sharp

It was a long time coming: Laptop pioneer Toshiba wants to sell its laptop business and it has found a buyer. Sharp, a subsidiary of the huge ODM Foxconn, will buy the business for a comparably low price.

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Jun 2018 19:40

Dell XPS 15 9570 notebook soon coming to the US with Intel Core i9 processor configuration

Intel Core i9-powered full HD XPS 15 9570 coming to the US later this month

For now, the top configuration of the XPS 15 9570 with a non-touch full HD display available in the US via Dell.com sports an Intel Core i7-8750H processor. However, Frank Azor has just confirmed that more setups will be available...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2018 12:45