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Motorola Stream wireless earbuds audio accessory coming to the US in September 2017

Motorola Stream wireless earbuds coming to the US next month

This new audio accessory made by Binatone and branded by Motorola is available for purchase only in the UK at this time, for a price of around US$105. These earbuds come with a charging case and work with both Google Now and Apple...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2017 17:10

Disney leaving Netflix, to launch own streaming service soon

Disney leaving Netflix

The Walt Disney Company has just unveiled that its ESPN-branded video streaming service would debut in early 2018, followed one year later by a new direct-to-consumer Disney-branded service.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2017 14:45

Samsung plans to release successors for the 960 EVO and Pro SSDs. The 970 and 980 NVMe SSDs are expected to be launched in 2018. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung plans to release 128 TB QLC SSDs

The 128 TB QLC SSD could come in 2019, but, until then, Samsung has plans to launch successors for the 960 EVO and Pro SSDs with the new 970 and 980 64-layer 3-bit per cell V-NAND NVMe series coming in early 2018.

Bogdan Solca, 09 Aug 2017 14:35

Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) (Core m3, 128GB, 4GB) Convertible Review

89% Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) (Core m3, 128GB, 4GB) Convertible Review

Affordable Surface! Although it is already the second half of 2017, Microsoft presents the latest Surface based on a frugal Core m3 processor with connectivity that is still in need of reworking. Find out in this review whether the long battery life and the established brand name are enough to win buyers.
Intel Core m3-7Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg

Sebastian Bade, 09 Aug 2017 13:27

Intel's "ruler" form factor is specifically designed for data centers. (Source: Intel)

"Ruler" form factor SSDs announced by Intel

The new ruler form factor SSDs fit perfectly in 1U rack units, solving problems with wasted space in data centers. Thus, a 1U rack can now store up to 1,000 TB (1 petabyte). Intel promises 3D NAND and Optane SSD models with the ne...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Aug 2017 12:41

With its big upper and lower bezels, Sony is certainly not bending to the design pressure of today's flagship phones. (Source: 数码窝/Digital Nest)

Images of Sony's next "Compact" flagship leak

Images of a new Sony Compact-series smartphone have leaked, with speculation that the device may be an "XZ Compact" or "XZ1 Compact". Far from following the trends of today's flagship design, Sony make it clear that they are stick...

Douglas Black, 09 Aug 2017 07:14

Intel lifting curtains off Coffee Lake come August 21 (Source: Intel)

Intel lifting curtains off Coffee Lake come August 21

The chipmaker will be celebrating Solar Eclipse day with an unveiling of its upcoming 8th generation Core family that very same morning.

Allen Ngo, 09 Aug 2017 03:41

Xiaomi Mi 6 Android flagship with dual camera to have a sibling in India

Xiaomi to launch a dual-camera handset in India

Xiaomi has two handsets with a dual camera setup on the market, but none in India yet. However, this is going to change in September, when the first Xiaomi phone with this popular feature is scheduled to hit the local market.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2017 19:35

The Nytro 3000 SSDs feature a dual-port SAS connection that provides reliability, endurance and read speeds of up to 2.2 GB/s. (Source: Seagate)

Seagate presents new Nytro NVMe SSD models, teases 13 GB/s read speeds

The Nytro 5000 consumer-grade NVMe SSDs feature compact form factors and storage spaces of up to 2 TB, while the Nytro 3000 industrial-grade models can store up to 15 TB and come with a 12 Gbps SAS interface for increased reliabil...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Aug 2017 17:53

Acer Switch 5 SW512-52

84% Acer Switch 5 (7500U, 512 GB) Convertible Review

Hot worker. We are testing the Surface Pro rival and successor to Acer's Swift Alpha 12, and we will discover to what extent it can meet Windows standards. Acer tackles this feat with high performance at a low price.
Update: Lower power consumption in idle scenario
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.00" | 1.3 kg

Christian Hintze, 08 Aug 2017 14:53

LG X Venture rugged Android handset now available unlocked in the US

Unlocked LG X Venture hits the US market

This 5.2-inch rugged handset powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor that was initially available as an AT&T exclusive is finally available unlocked from Amazon, carrying a price tag of US$297.05.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2017 08:35

AMD's Ryzen Threadripper is the largest consumer CPU ever made. (Source: PCWorld)

Early reviews show Threadripper tearing up the competition

Initial benchmarks show AMD's Ryzen Threadripper performing head and shoulders above consumer-class processors in CPU performance, competing with dual-CPU servers.

Douglas Black, 08 Aug 2017 04:03

Samsung ramping up OLED production to meet Apple demand

Samsung ramping up OLED production to meet Apple demand

The South Korean manufacturer will dedicate at least seven of its manufacturing plants to OLED production just to satisfy Apple.

Allen Ngo, 08 Aug 2017 02:41

The HP Elite X3 is currently the highest-end smartphone running Windows 10 Mobile. (Image source: HP)

Windows may be moving to a unified mobile/desktop OS

According to rumors, Microsoft may soon be killing of development of Windows 10 Mobile in favor of pursuing a unified operating system that more closely ties development and features of the desktop version of Windows to a retooled...

Sam Medley, 08 Aug 2017 00:01

Windows Insider Skip Ahead option closed (Source: Terho Alhonen on Twitter)

Skip Ahead option for Windows Insiders disappears

Shortly after showing up, the option to access early new builds of Windows 10 has disappeared from the list of choices available to the new members of the Windows Insider testing program.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2017 19:55

HTC revenue still in the decline as of H1 2017 (Source: HTC)

HTC revenue still in the decline as of H1 2017

Revenue has dropped 7.85 percent YoY as HTC continues to scramble and expand its product base.

Allen Ngo, 07 Aug 2017 18:58

BlackBerry KEYone Special Gold Plated Edition custom handset up for pre-order

BlackBerry KEYone Special Gold Plated Edition now up for pre-order

Although it has less memory and storage than the recently introduced black variant, this custom BlackBerry KEYone comes for about US$816, while the standard model without gold plating retails for around US$528.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2017 14:15

Asus Zenpad Z8s Android tablet with Snapdragon 652 now available on Verizon

Asus Zenpad Z8s hits Verizon

This new slate is a direct successor to last year's ZenPad Z8, keeping the 7.9-inch IPS display and US$249.99 price tag, but featuring a faster processor, more memory, and Android Nougat instead of Marshmallow.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2017 11:35

Leatherman Tempo Tread Watch wearable coming November 2017

Leatherman announces its first timepiece

The Tempo Tread Watch features stainless steel links that can be equipped with interchangeable tools, similar to the existing Leatherman Tread bands. This timepiece would be Leatherman's first watch and is scheduled to hit the mar...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2017 10:10

It took just thirteen years to get to these heights. (Source: Hillary Fox)

Statistics show Facebook's dominance over the Android app market

A list by Prioridata has revealed the top ten apps in the world, with Facebook-affiliated apps taking up six slots.

Ricci Rox, 06 Aug 2017 11:00

Apple now controls nearly one-third of the tablet market (Source: Apple)

Apple now controls nearly one-third of the tablet market

The traditional tablet market may be past its prime. Unless if you're Apple, Huawei, or Amazon, then YoY shipment numbers are likely doomed towards a downward spiral.

Allen Ngo, 06 Aug 2017 07:13

BLU's tweet announcing their product are back online. (Source: Twitter)

BLU phones back on Amazon following privacy fears

After privacy concerns caused Amazon to delist some phones by budget smartphone manufacturer BLU, the products are once again available through the online retailer. Although BLU has denied allegations of any wrongdoing, privacy is...

Sam Medley, 05 Aug 2017 22:47

The WannaCry hackers are taking a risk emptying their bitcoin wallets. (Source: HypnoArt/Pixabay)

WannaCry hackers empty their wallets

The three ransom wallets associated with the WannaCry ransomware have been monitored by law-enforcement for the last three months. A few days ago the total Bitcoin balances were transferred from each of those wallets into a number...

Craig Ward, 05 Aug 2017 21:53

Huawei are kings of the Chinese smartphone, with OPPO a close second. (Source: China Daily Europe)

Huawei set to enter partnership with AT&T

Huawei is on course to reach a partnership with telecommunications giants AT&T that will see its flagships sold by the carrier in the US.

Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2017 11:26

Having an Apple watch could become much more than the status symbol it currently is with the addition of its own cellular connection. (Source: Apple)

New Apple Watch will pack an LTE modem, eschewing the need for an iPhone

A Bloomberg report referencing trusted sources claims that Apple is getting ready to release an LTE-enabled Apple Watch towards the end of the year. The addition of an LTE modem in the Watch would mean the device could operate com...

Douglas Black, 05 Aug 2017 05:15

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness tracker, Xiaomi leads the wearable market

Xiaomi dominates the wearable market

With a 17.1 percent estimated market share in the second quarter, Xiaomi is now the leader of the wearable market, ahead of Fitbit and Apple, reveals a recent report by Strategy Analytics.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2017 20:15

Fujitsu LifeBook U937 (Core i5, Full-HD) Laptop Review

88% Fujitsu LifeBook U937 (Core i5, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Security Business Smaller, slimmer, more secure – this could be the new motto of the top-range ultra-mobile business sector. The U937 is hoping to overtake its competition with a weight of 950 grams (~2.1 lb), a lot of security features and LTE support. Find out if it has succeeded in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 950 g

Christian Hintze, 04 Aug 2017 19:42

Confirmed: Lenovo's AMD ThinkPads A275 and A475 are based on the X270 and T470

Confirmed: Lenovo's AMD ThinkPads A275 and A475 are based on the X270 and T470

When the model-names A275 and A475 surfaced a few weeks ago, it was mere speculation. Now we have the confirmation: These two models are based on the enterprise ThinkPads of the T-Series and X-Series.

Benjamin Herzig, 04 Aug 2017 16:35

Moto E4 Plus Android smartphone finally available in the US early August 2017

Moto E4 Plus finally hits the US market

This 5.5-inch handset with a massive 5,000 mAh battery has been available in India for a while, and now it arrives in the US, where it can be acquired for prices starting at US$129.99.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2017 15:55

Huawei inching closer to Apple as the second largest smartphone manufacturer (Source: Huawei)

Huawei inching closer to Apple as the second largest smartphone manufacturer

Xiaomi has knocked off Lenovo from the top 5 list while Huawei is now a mere 2.5 million away from outpacing Apple.

Allen Ngo, 04 Aug 2017 09:28

Asus Zenfone AR flagship now available on Verizon Wireless

Asus Zenfone AR now available on Verizon

Verizon Wireless customers can get the world's first handset with support for both Google Daydream VR and Tango AR for US$648, but there is also the choice to go with 24 monthly payments of US$27 each.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Aug 2017 16:35

BlackBerry KEYOne Limited Edition Black debuts in India with improved specs

BlackBerry KEYOne hits India with better specs

While the original KEYOne is built by TCL, the Limited Edition Black that retails in India is built and distributed by Optiemus, also featuring more memory and storage (4 GB and 64 GB vs. 3 GB and 32 GB on the TCL version).

Codrut Nistor, 03 Aug 2017 12:02

IBM Research Exploratory Tape Scientist Mark Lantz explains how 330 TB could fit into the cartridge he is holding. (Source: PC Mag)

IBM fits 330 TB in palm-size cartridge

IBM colaborated with Sony and managed to achieve the highest areal density of 201 gigabits per square inch (Gb/in2) for magnetic tape. The 330 TB cartridge capacity could be doubled every two years.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Aug 2017 11:26

Dell Canvas 27 tablet for business with Windows 10

Massive Dell Canvas tablet now up for sale

The Intel Atom-driven, 27-inch Canvas tablet with pen, touch, and dial input support can be purchased starting at US$1,799, but depending on the hardware, software, and services chosen, it can get much more expensive.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Aug 2017 19:51

Microsoft's Surface Plus program lets buyers pay through installment plans (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft's Surface Plus program lets buyers pay through installment plans

All four Surface devices are eligible so long as users are willing to run through a credit check and agree to a 24-month payment plan with 0 percent APR.

Allen Ngo, 02 Aug 2017 18:54

Nextbit Robin Android smartphone no loses customer support as of early August 2017

Nextbit Robin support shuts down

Razer will no longer provide customer support for this handset from now on, but software updates will continue to arrive until February 2018, as previously announced.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Aug 2017 17:05

LG Q6 Android smartphone launch details now official

LG Q6 coming to South Korea this week

According to the South Korean tech giant, its first mid-range handset to offer a FullVision display is scheduled to hit the local market this week, while the rest of the world should get it "in the weeks to come."

Codrut Nistor, 02 Aug 2017 14:55

Bitcoin gets forked up and now we have a new currency

A minority group who were unhappy with the block size limitations of Bitcoin and the proposed changes to increase transaction speed have performed a hard fork of the cryptocurrency, creating Bitcoin Cash. The new currency has a fa...

Craig Ward, 02 Aug 2017 14:50

The microphone and speaker could be integrated in the stand. (Source: GSMArena)

Facebook is working on a video chat device

Prototypes of the video chat device include a 13”-15” screen, “smart camera technology” with wide-angle lenses and AI-powered microphones and speakers. Bloomberg informs that the official launch could occur in 2018 and the device ...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Aug 2017 10:30

For the first time in years, the iPad saw a resurgence — likely due to the new price options and unique 120Hz displays. (Source: ArsTechnica/Andrew Cunningham)

Apple's third quarter results beat expectations, reveal challenges

Apple's third quarter financial reports show strong performance of the iPad and online Services. Meanwhile, revenue in the Greater China region dipped by 10%, highlighting one of the company's future challenges.

Douglas Black, 02 Aug 2017 08:16

The key feature of the M5520 anniversary edition is the dark anodized aluminum upper and lower surfaces. (Source: Dell)

The XPS 9560's brother, the Precision 5520, just got a special new color

Dell is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Precision business workstation line with a cool "limited edition" Precision 5520, sporting new packaging, special wallpapers, and (most importantly) a cool dark anodized aluminum fin...

Douglas Black, 02 Aug 2017 06:06

Acer TravelMate P449-G2-M (i5-7200U, FHD IPS) Laptop Review

83% Acer TravelMate P449-G2-M (i5-7200U, FHD IPS) Laptop Review

Bread & Butter. These days, notebooks are considered a bulk commodity, and affordable business notebooks are a dime a dozen. Standing out of the crowd is quite tough, particularly if you are competing against established names and brands. Let us find out whether or not Acer stands a chance in the low-end business market against the ProBooks, Latitudes, and ThinkPads of this world with its TravelMate 449, shall we?
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Aug 2017 23:27

Windows Mixed Reality Headsets by Acer (left) and HP (right). (Source: Microsoft)

Windows Mixed Reality headsets now available on the Microsoft Store

The Acer and HP Windows Mixed Reality Headsets are now listed on the Microsoft Store for US$299 and US$329 respectively. The requirements listed are much higher than what was originally promised, but since these are targeted at de...

Craig Ward, 01 Aug 2017 22:48

Facebook buys AI startup Ozlo

Facebook acquires AI startup Ozlo

The Californian startup that managed to build a huge knowledge graph and also created the AI technology to use this large amount of data "to understand real-world nuances" is joining Facebook's Messenger team.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2017 20:25

HP has created a more toned down version of their Omen VR Backback, aimed at business use (Source: HP)

HP decides that businesses need VR too, announces VR backpack with a Quadro P5200

HP has announced the 'HP Z VR Backpack' designed for virtual reality use in a business environment where red accents and flashing LEDs look out of place. It uses an i7-7820HQ, 32 GB RAM, and a Quadro P5200.

Craig Ward, 01 Aug 2017 17:53

Adobe Flash support officially ending in 2020 (Source: Adobe)

Adobe Flash support officially ending in 2020

Adobe will be shifting efforts into promoting HTML5 through its Premiere Pro and Animate software tools while letting its deprecated Flash Player die a slow death.

Allen Ngo, 31 Jul 2017 23:09

Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship with Alcantara cover, Samsung dominates the Indian smartphone market

Samsung continues to lead the Indian smartphone market

Samsung keeps the first position with a market share of 24.1 percent overall, as well as an impressive 55 percent slice of the premium smartphone pie. Local manufacturers continue to stay out of the top 5.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2017 21:55

The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 is now available in Coral Blue. (Source: Android Central)

Deal | The best deal on the Galaxy S8 is now live — get it now for as low as US$425

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is now available for $150 off the regular price: combine that with Samsung's trade-in program for eligible phones and reap the rewards of the limited period discount.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jul 2017 21:41

MSI updates WS63 workstation with Quadro P4000 graphics

MSI updates WS63 workstation with Max-Q Quadro P4000 graphics

The new WS63 is now available for a starting price of $3100 USD and is one of the first to ship with a Max-Q Quadro P4000 GPU.

Allen Ngo, 31 Jul 2017 18:44

A glyph representing the iPhone 8 found in the firmware seems to confirm the validity of earlier design leaks. (Source: MacRumors)

iPhone 8 to have infrared face-detection

Developers have found hints inside Apple's early HomePod firmware that point to the iPhone 8 making use of infrared facial recognition. The entries were found in the BiometricKit framework, which is where TouchID also resides.

Douglas Black, 31 Jul 2017 10:17

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