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Samsung manufacturing plant in Hwaseong (Source: Samsung)

Samsung begins mass production of second generation 10 nm chips

Samsung's second generation 10 nm SoC products deliver a 10 percent performance increase and a 15 percent power consumption drop when compared to their predecessors. These new chips use a new 10 nm FinFET technology known as 10LPP (Low Power Plus).
Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2017 10:40
Huawei facial recognition technology preview during the Honor V10 launch event (Source: WinFuture)

Huawei previews Face ID competitor

During the Honor V10 launch event, Huawei also revealed the face recognition technology they are currently developing and a demo of its animated emojis, both (advertised as) better than the Face ID and the Animoji by Apple.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Nov 2017 23:20
Nintendo's new Animal Crossing game may be a financial win for the company.

Pocket change: Nintendo's latest foray into mobile gaming may be a financial boon

Nintendo's latest mobile title, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, may be a solid win for the Japanese juggernaut. The app has eclipsed 15 million downloads in its first week of release, and Nintendo's stock shot up 4.16% over the past week and has risen 92% year-to-date.
Sam Medley, 28 Nov 2017 19:39
The MT2621 SoC is based on an ARMv7 single-core processor clocked at 260 MHz. (SourcE: Mediatek)

Mediatek announces MT2621 chipset for IoT devices

Mediatek is expanding into IoT territory with its MT2621 SoC that is designed to provide coverage for NB-IoT as well as GSM/GPRS networks. The chip also comes with an ARMv7 processor running at 260 MHz, and it is aimed at smart trackers, wearables, IoT security and industrial applications
Bogdan Solca, 28 Nov 2017 12:40
Pictured: ThinkPad E480 (Source: zive.cz)

Lenovo: First pictures of the new affordable ThinkPads E480 and E580

Apart from the mobile workstation P52s, Lenovo has not yet introduced any ThinkPads with the new Intel "Kaby-Lake-Refresh"-CPUs. Now, we have the first pictures of the affordable E480 and E580, which are getting a redesign for 2018.
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Nov 2017 16:24
The Redmi Note 4 was a best-seller. (Source: MI)

Opinion | A Snapdragon 625 on the Redmi Note 5 may be the biggest mistake Xiaomi ever makes

Leaks surfacing last week point towards the next-gen Redmi Note 5 shipping with the Snapdragon 625, a thought that is sure to ring sour in the minds of Xiaomi fans across the globe.
Ricci Rox, 26 Nov 2017 16:24
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android phablet hits Microsoft Store

Microsoft Edition Galaxy Note 8 hits Microsoft Store

With the Lumia handsets dead and gone, the Devices section of the Microsoft Store is now hosting smartphones by other brands, and the latest to arrive is the Microsoft Edition Galaxy Note 8. This handset is a regular Note 8 with a set of pre-loaded apps by Microsoft, including Cortana and Microsoft Launcher.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2017 22:55
Discrete GPU market up 11.7 percent YoY due to gaming and cryptocurrency

Discrete GPU market up 11.7 percent YoY due to rise in gaming and cryptocurrency

Overall PC market as of Q3 2017 remains relatively steady at a 2 percent YoY decline despite the growing popularity of Nvidia and AMD graphics cards.
Allen Ngo, 24 Nov 2017 01:12
BlackBerry KEYone Special Gold Plated Edition (Source: Axion Telecom)

BlackBerry KEYone 2 apparently surfaced on Geekbench

A handset known as "Qualcomm BBF100-1" surfaced on Geekbench and it is very likely to see it soon available on the market as a direct successor to the BlackBerry KEYone. Sadly, this handset has not been officially confirmed yet.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2017 00:15
Apple headquarters, Cupertino. (Source: Urban Splatter)

Apple are kings of the UK smartphone market

Data by Counterpoint has shown Apple's position as the kings of the UK smartphone market, albeit with a nigh-intangible advantage over rivals Samsung. Alcatel, surprisingly, finds a spot in the top five—just below Huawei, and above Motorola.
Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2017 22:43
HoloTouch claims Microsoft is infringing on two of its patents. (Source: Microsoft)

HoloLens lands Microsoft patent lawsuit and "triple damages" threat

HoloTouch claims Microsoft's HoloLens is infringing on two of its patents involving a touch-less way of controlling devices, and a design that optimizes the power consumption, size and weight of a holographic head-mounted device.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2017 14:47
Apple iPhone X flagship pre-orders in South Korea exceed 300,000 units

iPhone X pre-orders in South Korea go beyond the 300,000 mark

The iPhone X pre-orders in South Korea exceed by far those of the iPhone 8, having managed to hit the 300,000 units mark already. Official sales are scheduled to kick off tomorrow, so there is still time for improving this record.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2017 14:45
Apple believes its AR headset could be a technology game changer. (Source: Affinity VR)

Rumor | Apple working on its own AR headset, believes it to be a game changer

Apple is rumored to be developing its own Augmented Reality (AR) headset independent of its existing mobile offerings, running custom parts and software. The company is said to be targeting a late-2019 to early-2020 launch for the headset.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Nov 2017 15:56
The 'Raven Ridge' powered Dell Latitude 5495 is seen in SiSoft Sandra's listings. (Source: SiSoft Sandra)

AMD 'Raven Ridge'-powered Dell Latitude 5495 surfaces online

Dell could be joining the list of OEMs looking to offer AMD 'Raven Ridge' aka Ryzen Mobile CPUs in upcoming notebooks, if the listing on benchmarking site SiSoft Sandra is any indication. The listing reports scores of a Dell Latitude 5495 notebook powered by the Ryzen 7 APU with onboard Vega graphics.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Nov 2017 14:32
The 10 Best Ultraportables for Late 2017

The 10 Best Ultraportables for Late 2017

Big power, small package. Looking for a new ultraportable notebook or laptop this holiday season? We've compiled a list of the best thin-and-light devices we've reviewed this year to help in your purchasing and gifting decisions.
Sam Medley, 22 Nov 2017 03:45
Intel Core i9 processor retail box

A new set of Intel Management Engine vulnerabilities confirmed

Not long after a few security research groups discovered new vulnerabilities in the Intel Management Engine remote administration subsystem, the chipmaker confirmed these issues in a new security advisory that also lists other bugs that were located in its software tools.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2017 14:10
Intel has completed field testing of its 5G modem. (Source: XDA Developers)

Intel's 5G modem completes end-to-end testing, could make its way into a future iPhone

Intel has announced that its first commercial 5G modem, the XMM 8060, has completed end-to-end field testing, beating rival Qualcomm in the 5G race. It is also being rumored that Apple is in talks with Intel to incorporate Intel's 5G offerings in future iPhones.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Nov 2017 15:15
Facebook Creator app tools (Source: Facebook)

Facebook Creator app goes live for iOS, coming soon to Android devices

Released a few days ago, Facebook's new set of tools for content creators that comes as the Creator app is only available for iOS users for now. Described as "a one-stop shop for creators of all kinds," it should hit the Android platform in the coming months as well.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2017 14:45
Toshiba already sold its TV and memory divisions this year. (Source: Toshiba)

Rumor | Toshiba could sell its PC division to Asus or Lenovo

With its TV and memory divisions already sold, Toshiba is still going through financial difficulties and may be forced to sell its PC division, as well. Rumors say that Asus or Lenovo could be the buyers, but Toshiba claims it is not negotiating with any company at the moment.
Bogdan Solca, 20 Nov 2017 10:58
Dell Inspiron 13 7370 (i5-8250U) Laptop Review

86% Dell Inspiron 13 7370 (i5-8250U) Laptop Review

Four cores for the office. For the first time, Dell is equipping its line of compact office laptops with the brand new ULV-Hyperthreading Quad-core i5-8250U. What performance benefits will a four-core setup offer, and how well does the device do in terms of its thermals, noise emissions and power usage? The case and the input devices are convincing, but there could be up to two things that may make potential buyers think again.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 19 Nov 2017 00:44
Apple HomePod smart speaker delayed until early 2018

Apple's HomePod smart speaker delayed until 2018

Unveiled back in June, the Apple HomePod smart speaker was expected to hit the market in December. Unfortunately, Apple has confirmed that this Siri-powered accessory will start shipping in early 2018.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2017 14:45
Smartwatches targetted at children, like the VTech Kidizoom, are now banned in Germany. (Image: VTech)

Germany bans smartwatches marketed at children

Children's smartwatches have been found to have glaring security holes, some of which can present a serious threat to the safety of the children that wear them. These security issues, along with privacy concerns, have led German officials to ban the sale of children's smartwatches.
Sam Medley, 18 Nov 2017 04:09
The Nokia 8. (Source: Twitter)

Deal | You can snag a Nokia 8 for under $500

The Nokia 8, one of the few no-nonsense flagships currently on the market, is currently available on Amazon US for just a bit over $470, and on Amazon UK for £380.
Ricci Rox, 17 Nov 2017 18:15
The Dell XPS 15 9560 is all set to get an enticing refresh in 2018. (Source: Dell)

Frank Azor drops a few hints about the XPS 15 9570 on Twitter

The upcoming iteration of the Dell XPS 15 will finally have full speed 4-lane Thunderbolt 3 along with possibly a 5K display option according to Dell's VP Gaming and XPS, Frank Azor, who also confirms that Dell is waiting for Intel to ship its 8th generation H-series processors.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Nov 2017 12:53
IDC predicts in-game microtransactions are never going away (Source: EA)

IDC predicts in-game microtransactions are never going away

Hardcore gamers may just have to accept the fact that casual gamers of free-to-play titles are making publishers too much money for them to not integrate similar monetization practices elsewhere.
Allen Ngo, 17 Nov 2017 00:20
The Meizu M6 Note. (Source: Pocket-Lint)

Meizu set to snub US market

Meizu's Head of Global Marketing, Ard Boudeling, has confirmed that the Chinese manufacturers will not be attempting to sell their devices in the US anytime soon, although other American markets are still game.
Ricci Rox, 16 Nov 2017 20:53
Android Pay in a grocery store (Source: Google - The Keyword)

Android Pay hits Brazil and the Czech Republic

A few weeks after its debut in Ukraine, Google's Android Pay arrives in the Czech Republic and Brazil. This mobile payment service will go live in Slovakia soon as well.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2017 20:35
Asus laptops fall flat in latest quarterly worldwide shipment results (Image source: HP)

Asus laptops fall flat in latest quarterly worldwide shipment estimates

Overall laptop shipments are up 6.8 percent quarter-on-quarter for an estimated total of 42.69 million units amongst the top 6 brands. Asus slipped from 4th place to 5th and subsequently lost its spot to Apple.
Allen Ngo, 16 Nov 2017 03:53
OnePlus 5T model A5010 details (Source: GFXBench)

OnePlus 5T surfaces on GFXBench

The upcoming OnePlus 5T was spotted on GFXBench with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, as well as a generous 6-inch display with 2,060 x 1,980 pixels. Its launch is expected for tomorrow.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Nov 2017 23:55
The 7nm A11X Bionic could feature in the next gen iPad. (Source: Mydrivers.com)

Rumor | iPads in 2018 could be based on the 7nm Apple A11X Bionic octa-core CPU

Apple will be reportedly using the A11X Bionic CPU in the next generation iPads, which is an octa-core CPU based off TSMCs 7nm fabrication process.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Nov 2017 13:37
Anand Chanrasekher, Senior VP and GM, shows off the Centriq 2400. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces commercial shipments starting for world's first 10 nm server processor - Centriq 2400

After a four year design, development, and implementation process Qualcomm has announced that they are now shipping their Centriq 2400 ARMv8-based server processors. These processors are available in up to 48 cores and have been designed for low TDP operation in highly-threaded cloud-based workloads.
Craig Ward, 14 Nov 2017 23:58
The SaturnV Ai supercomputer consists of 660 nodes spread on 5 rows. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's upgraded SaturnV with Volta DGX-1 GPUs to be among top 10 AI supercomputers

Nvidia is currently upgrading its SaturnV AI supercomputer with Volta DGX-1 GPUs in order to push the crunching power for its autonomous driving program. The SaturnV will be capable of 40 PetaFLOPS in FP64 mode, making it one of the top 10 AI supercomputers worldwide.
Bogdan Solca, 14 Nov 2017 17:41
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Lineage 2: Revolution Edition launch (Source: The Android Soul)

Lineage 2 Revolution Edition of Galaxy Note 8 hits South Korea

The latest limited edition variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 flagship targets South Korean consumers who play Lineage 2: Revolution, coming with a rich collection of freebies that includes in-game collectibles, a Samsung DeX, an HDMI cable, and various discount coupons for even more accessories.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2017 16:15
Dell Inspiron 15 7570 (i7-8550U, 940MX) Laptop Review

84% Dell Inspiron 15 7570 (i7-8550U, 940MX) Laptop Review

Top outside, top inside, but ... The new Dell aims to succeed with powerful and high-quality components. Will the all-rounder also convince us in the test and earn a purchase recommendation?
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 15.6", 2 kg
Christian Hintze, 14 Nov 2017 15:05
HP Care lists the SD835 powered laptop. (Source: HP)

The HP 2US29AV could be one of the first ARM-powered Windows 10 laptops

Details of HP's first ARM-powered Windows 10 laptop could have just leaked, courtesy of HP Care. The site lists availability of Care Pack services for an yet to be announced HP laptop powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Nov 2017 13:25
Still top dogs. (Source: China Daily Europe)

Global smartphone market sees rise in Q3

Average smartphone prices have seen a 7% rise over the course of the last year, and that's undoubtedly a product of the market's growth, with shipments for 2017 expected to total 7.4% more than what we saw in 2016.
Ricci Rox, 14 Nov 2017 08:51
Razer sold fewer than 1000 Blade Pro systems in all of 2016 (Source: Razer)

Razer sold fewer than 1000 Blade Pro systems in all of 2016

Meanwhile, the smaller Blade and Blade Stealth notebooks sold a total of over 50000 units during the same calendar period. [November 13, 2017 update: Razer has since provided an explanation for the Blade Pro numbers following the publication of this piece.]
Allen Ngo, 14 Nov 2017 00:52
Qualcomm utterly dominates the Android SoC-making business. (Source: GlassDoor)

Qualcomm unequivocally rejects Broadcom's advances

Following Broadcom's unsolicited proposal to buy out Qualcomm a few days ago, the Qualcomm Board of Directors has reached a unanimous decision to reject any such advances.
Ricci Rox, 13 Nov 2017 20:11
Apple headquarters, Cupertino. (Source: Urban Splatter)

Apple expected to topple Samsung in Q4

Analytics firm TrendForce has released a report on the smartphone market, with Samsung, Apple, Huawei, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi having the top six spots, in that order. The report predicts a decline in Samsung shipments in Q4, however, and a rapid rise in Apple's that would give the American giants the top spot.
Ricci Rox, 13 Nov 2017 16:11
Samsung SM-A530N official support page now available

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) shows up on an official support page

Although Samsung still has not confirmed the launch date of the new Galaxy A series, the handset with the SM-A530N model number, also known as the Galaxy A5 (2018), has just received an official support page. Sadly, this page contains no technical details yet.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2017 12:35
Nintendo Switch portable gaming console. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo's next financial year might see 25-30 million new Switch consoles produced

A source speaking to the Wall Street Journal claims that Nintendo is looking to produce 25 to 30 million Switch consoles during their next financial year. Sales in the current fiscal year are expected to surpass lifetime sales of the Wii U.
Craig Ward, 11 Nov 2017 20:29
Qualcomm headquarters, San Diego. (Source: Glassdoor)

Qualcomm signs multi-billion dollar deal with OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi

Chinese smartphone giants OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi have agreed a US$12 billion deal with Qualcomm, with the deal aimed at giving the American semi-conductor manufacturers an even stronger grip on the market.
Ricci Rox, 11 Nov 2017 19:00
Fujitsu Lifebook E4 and E5 series. (Source: Fujitsu)

Fujitsu debuts the new E4 and E5 with a focus on legacy business features

Fujitsu have announced their new value orientated Lifebook E4, and a slimmed down refresh of the Lifebook E5. The E-series focuses on affordability and in providing the legacy connections that business users need without carrying a bag full of dongles.
Craig Ward, 10 Nov 2017 23:57
The Billion Capture+ features dual 13MP RGB and monochrome cameras. (Source: Gadgets360)

Flipkart's Billion Capture+ smartphone is tailored for the Indian market

Indian e-retailer, Flipkart, has announced its foray into the smartphone business with the launch of the Billion Capture+ smartphone. The new smartphone is tailor-made for the Indian market and features mid-range specs, dual 13MP rear cameras, and unlimited cloud storage for a starting price of ₹10,999 (US$169).
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Nov 2017 10:25
Motorola smartphones making a comeback in the U.S. (Source: Strategy Analytics)

Motorola smartphones making a small comeback in the U.S.

The Lenovo-owned telecommunications company has clawed its way back to the list of top 5 largest smartphone manufacturers through outreach and strong sales of the Moto Z2 Play.
Allen Ngo, 10 Nov 2017 07:35
MediaTek headquarters.

MediaTek to take break from flagship SoCs

A MediaTek executive has, in an interview, revealed the company's plans for the future, with the Taiwanese manufacturers set to take a break from manufacturing flagship SoCs for a while, in favor of killer mid-range chipsets.
Ricci Rox, 09 Nov 2017 21:16
HTC headquarters, Hsintien, Taiwan. (Source: News4Europe)

HTC decline continues, records 26% YoY drop in revenue

HTC has released a report on its business side of things for the month of October, with figures pointing towards a palpable decline in revenue over the last year.
Ricci Rox, 09 Nov 2017 20:30
The Mate 10.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro heading to the US under the AT&T umbrella

Huawei concluded talks with AT&T a few months ago, and it looks like the Mate 10 will be the first device to benefit from that partnership. Only the Mate 10 Pro, though, as Huawei, once again, ignores the regular Mate 10 .
Ricci Rox, 09 Nov 2017 19:55
Apple iPhone X smartphone with Face ID technology, Face ID-enabled iPads allegedly coming in 2018

Next year's iPads might feature Face ID

Although the hardware needed to manufacture Face ID-enabled devices is in short supply right now, Apple is expected to speed things up and to add this technology to at least one of the iPad tablets to launch in 2018.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2017 14:20
Samsung Galaxy S8 Burgundy Red variant launches in South Korea November 2017 (Source: Samsung Mobile Korea)

Samsung launches a Burgundy Red Galaxy S8

Not long after introducing the Coral and Deepsea Blue color options for the Galaxy S8 and Note 8, Samsung unleashes a Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 that goes quite well with the colors of the season. Sadly, it can only be acquired in South Korea for now.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2017 11:50
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