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86% Minisforum Venus Series UM690 desktop review: small office PC with Ryzen 9 6900HX and USB4

Small, fast and efficient! Chinese system manufacturer Minisforum offers a plethora of compact desktop PCs tailored to a wide range of applications. The UM690 from the Venus series uses A...
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Radeon 680M | 621 g

Sebastian Bade, 03 Feb 2023 03:33

SK Hynix has CIS ambitions. (Source: SK Hynix)

Rumor | SK Hynix regroups to take on Samsung and Sony in the high-end mobile image sensor market

SK Hynix might be best known for its RAM or storage modules - however, it also makes the CMOS image sensors (or CIS) found in smartphones. The company is rumored to have ambitions to challenge the dominance of other companies such...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2023 18:53

The Sharp NEC PA1405UL and NEC PA1705UL projectors have a peak brightness of 17,000 lumens. (Image source: Sharp)

Sharp NEC PA1405UL and NEC PA1705UL projectors unveiled with up to 17,000 lumens brightness

The Sharp NEC PA1405UL and NEC PA1705UL projectors have been revealed ahead of ISE 2023. The devices, designed for educational, work and leisure spaces, have a peak brightness of 17,000 lumens. A key feature of the projectors is t...

Polly Allcock, 30 Jan 2023 17:45

The Phone (2) can be expected to feature the Glyph Interface as well. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Nothing Phone (2) to debut in the US and other markets as a "more premium" successor to the Phone (1) later this year

Nothing CEO Carl Pei claimed the Nothing Phone (2) wasn't set to launch "anytime soon" a while ago but the OnePlus co-founder has now confirmed that it will, in fact, debut later this year. Unlike the Phone (1), however, it'll be ...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jan 2023 16:57

The Christie 4K22-HS laser projector has up to 22,500 ISO lumens brightness. (Image source: Christie)

Christie 4K22-HS laser projector unveiled with 22,500 lumens brightness

Christie has announced a new product in its HS Series, the 4K22-HS laser projector. The gadget has up to 22,500 ISO lumens brightness and can throw images with a 4K UHD resolution with a 60 Hz frame rate. Features of the device in...

Polly Allcock, 30 Jan 2023 14:58

A new iPhone's Wi-Fi will not get any more Apple any time soon. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple Wi-Fi chip project shelved in favor of next-gen iPhone and Mac processor development

Apple had reportedly planned to release iPhone 16- or 17-series devices with their own in-house Wi-Fi chips to go with their next-gen proprietary processors. However, according to a leading industry analyst, these aspirations have...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2023 18:56

TCL Ion X brings removable batteries back in 2023

TCL has loaded the Ion X up with a nostalgic combination of smartphone features: a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm jack and a removable battery. Then again, its display and internal specs are on the low-end side, and it will not get 5G...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2023 21:33

Intel's financial troubles could extended into Q1 2023. (Image Source: datacenterknowledge.com)

Intel discontinues network switch business along with Pathfinder RISC-V program following grim Q4 2022 earnings

Q4 2022 brought an all-time second biggest quarterly loss of US$664 million for Intel and the YoY situation is bleak as well, forcing CEO Pet Gelsinger to axe a few more non-core businesses to save capital.

Bogdan Solca, 27 Jan 2023 18:05

Microsoft's Surface Pro 9 is now faster, but no longer offers an audio jack

The Surface Pro is Microsoft's flagship convertible, and the ninth generation now offers Wi-Fi 6E and a leap in performance thanks to the Alder Lake CPU, but other features such as the optional LTE modem or the audio jack have bee...

Andreas Osthoff, 27 Jan 2023 09:17

The Sharp NEC PV800UL laser projector has up to 8,000 ANSI lumens brightness. (Image source: Sharp/NEC)

Sharp NEC PV800UL laser projector with 8,000 ANSI lumens brightness announced

The Sharp NEC PV800UL projector has been announced. The gadget has a laser light source producing up to 8,000 ANSI lumens brightness. You can use the device to throw images up to 500-in (~1,270 cm) wide, and the projector is compa...

Polly Allcock, 26 Jan 2023 15:56

Is this Xiaomi's first car? (Source: Car News China)

Xiaomi Car: OEM responds to latest design leaks

Xiaomi's upcoming first-gen car is reportedly coming along in testing ahead of its upcoming launch. The vehicle has allegedly been spotted in some new leaks that have drawn comparisons between it and a certain Tesla vehicle. Howev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2023 22:49

A shot of the Creality website. (Source: Creality)

Creality celebrates takings of US$12 million in eight months of having its own website

The well-known 3D printer brand Creality has pursued a direct sales model, or one of selling through its own web-store, for about half a year now. Now, it has announced it has raked in over US$12 million since going live in 2022. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2023 19:22

The Timekettle WT2 Edge real-time translator earbuds actually work, but they have their limitations

We put these pricey AI-powered earbuds to the test in both Mandarin and English under a variety of scenarios. They're great for basic day-to-day conversations, but the automatic translations can be unreliable depending on your acc...

Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2023 04:55

OPPO's X 2021 hands-on. (Source: CREATOR STUDIO via YouTube)

Rumor | Rollable-display smartphones have no hope of overtaking foldables any time soon

Smartphones that can convert into phablets or even tablets without the need for a hinge may once have been thought to be the trend that would leave devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 behind without delay. However, accordin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2023 19:48

About 30 thousand Starlink terminals are already in Ukraine (image: ne_kot_a_kit/Twitter)

Starlink terminals captured in Ukraine as Russia claims delivery of its own satellite communications system to troops

Shortly after a Russian weapons manufacturer claimed they have developed a Starlink terminal detection radar to be tested on the battlefield in Ukraine, Russia now informs that it has captured Elon Musk's satellite Internet statio...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Jan 2023 11:45

Halo Infinite's 343 Industries was the most impacted during recent Microsoft layoffs. (Image Source: Xbox)

Microsoft layoffs hit 343 Industries, The Coalition, and Bethesda the hardest but studio confirms Halo and Master Chief are here to stay

Microsoft's recent layoffs seems to have impacted 343 Industries — makers of the popular Halo franchise — the most along with studios such as The Coalition and Bethesda. With several former employees voicing their opinion about le...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jan 2023 09:38

ViewSonic gears up for ISE 2023. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic previews its new 5K 105-inch touch-enabled ViewBoard ahead of its ISE 2023 debut

ViewSonic has announced that it will unveil a new 5K display as a headline act at its Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) showcase. The massive, business-grade display can be written or drawn on as well as show 105 inches of visual c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2023 22:27

The VG56V Series' signature feature. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic VG56V-series up-to-2K monitors launch with adjustable stands, powered USB type-C ports - and pop-up webcams

ViewSonic's latest VG56V Series of monitors come with their own pop-up cameras for a new perspective on pro-grade remote conferencing. The OEM asserts that their new front-facing "docking" web-cams improve on user security as well...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2023 18:35

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD: Currently probably the best ThinkPad laptop

Lenovo introduces numerous ThinkPad laptops into the market every year that each cover different market segments. It is not easy to select one model from this wide selection that is "the best," but we still think that for most use...

Benjamin Herzig, 21 Jan 2023 20:57

The Sharp NEC P627UL laser projector has up to 6,200 ANSI lumens brightness. (Image source: Sharp/NEC)

Sharp NEC P627UL laser projector unveiled with 6,200 ANSI lumens brightness

The Sharp NEC P627UL laser projector will shortly be demonstrated at ISE 2023. The gadget, designed for meeting rooms or educational spaces, has up to 6,200 ANSI lumens brightness. You can use the projector to throw images up to 3...

Polly Allcock, 21 Jan 2023 11:42

Microsoft is about to downsize. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces plans to let thousands of staff members go throughout 2023

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has issued a blog post detailing the company's plans to reduce its personnel numbers by 10,000 in 2023. These layoffs have reportedly already begun, affecting one of the Redmond giant's US centers. Then...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2023 17:12

The Flex In N Out is not a Galaxy Z Fold5 prototype. (Image source: Linus Tech Tips)

CES 2023 | Samsung Display prototype may show what is to come for Galaxy Z Fold5 or future Samsung foldables

A recent rumour of Samsung showing a new prototype foldable smartphone during CES 2023 has fired up speculation about the state of the Galaxy Z Fold5. Sadly, the prototype shown is actually the Flex In N Out, a work of Samsung Dis...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2023 15:37

Samsung Wallet digital wallet expansion continues in 2023 (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Wallet rolling out to 8 new markets later this month

Once known as Samsung Pay and available as Samsung Wallet since June 2022, the digital wallet platform of the South Korean tech giant continues its expansion. After reaching 13 new markets at the end of 2022, Samsung Wallet is now...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jan 2023 12:40

Starlink integration coming to THOR RVs (image: THOR)

Factory Starlink Internet option coming to Airstream and Jayco RV trailers with a free month of service

Future Airstream, Jayco, Entegra Coach and Tiffin RVs by THOR can be ordered with factory Starlink Internet pre-installed. The factory integration is guaranteeing speeds of up to 50Mbps even when the SpaceX satellite network is co...

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Jan 2023 15:50

The iPhone camera hump could soon become a thing of the past. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 15 Pro Max tipped to launch with new periscope zoom lens from LG

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is projected to launch with a new rear camera that may or may not be based on the latest, most compact, zoom technology. Now, Apple has reportedly tipped LG, the OEM responsible for this breakthrough, for com...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jan 2023 20:25

The "iPhone 15" allegedly pops up in a new leak. (Source: Apple Hub)

Rumor | iPhone 15 with Dynamic Island display enters pre-production testing

The current vanilla iPhone 14 flagship is projected to become supplanted by a newer model with Apple's latest Dynamic Island display type in 2024. Now, according to the latest leaks, this 15-series device may be on the cusp of ent...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2023 18:32

HP EliteBook 835 G9 in review: Powerful business notebook with bright screen and great keyboard.

HP EliteBook 835 G9: Powerful and durable thanks to Ryzen

The EliteBook scores with a powerful, energy-efficient Rembrandt APU, USB 4, LTE modem and very good battery runtimes. HP uses a very bright 13.3-inch screen in a work-friendly 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200) with an optional privacy...

Sascha Mölck, 16 Jan 2023 14:47

Elon Musk says that in-flight Starlink is as fast as fixed broadband (image: Starlink)

Airline Starlink Internet as fast as broadband now as DISH sues SpaceX over Gen2 satellites

DISH has filed an appeal arguing that SpaceX shouldn't be allowed to shoot its big next generation Starlink Internet satellites that will provide phone service because of possible interference. The Dark-Sky Association has filed a...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Jan 2023 17:38

iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max tipped to launch with solid-state buttons from Cirrus Logic

According to a leading industry analyst, Apple has found a partner to help with alleged plans to make iPhones that ditch conventional physical side buttons for those that are "solid-state", or pressure-sensitive, in the near futur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2023 15:31

The M2 Pro and M2 Max-equipped successor to the current MacBook Pro 14 and 16 won't be released in Q1 2023 (Image: Notebookcheck)

Rumor | Apple's 2023 MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max delayed once again, shipments could plunge by 50%

The demand for Apple's well-performing laptops could drop off rather dramatically in the first quarter of 2023, also because the highly anticipated MacBook Pro refresh with the improved Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max chipsets has alleged...

Enrico Frahn, 12 Jan 2023 22:13

Windows 7 - and 8.1 - support ends for good

Microsoft has confirmed the ultimate end of Windows 7 support by finally pulling the last vestige of updates available to the OS. The Redmond giant has also now announced that its 8.1 successor is also now at the end of its life, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2023 19:06

LG G3 OLED Smart TVs should have brighter and more power-efficient panels than older LG OLED Smart TVs. (Image source: LG Display)

LG G3 OLED: LG promises 22% less power consumption from OLED Meta panels with 30% wider viewing angles and 2,100 nits peak brightness

LG Display has confirmed more details about its next-generation OLED panels. Soon to be available in the LG G3 OLED, LG Display's 'OLED Meta' panels should provide superior brightness than their predecessors, with up to 2,100 nits...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2023 17:19

Samsung Display seeks to kill the independant repair scene in the United States (image via Samsung)

Samsung Display seeks to ban all aftermarket AMOLED screen imports to the United States

Samsung Display has appealed to the United States FTC to enforce a sweeping ban for all aftermarket/refurbished AMOLED screens in the country. If enforced, such a law runs the risk of gutting the entire independent repair industry...

Anil Ganti, 12 Jan 2023 13:13

The Apple AirPods 3's successor will not arrive until 2024 at the earliest. (Source: Scarbir)

AirPods SE: Apple reportedly working on new $99 AirPods to launch alongside the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max 2

According to new reports, Apple has no plans to release a new generation of any AirPods model this year. Instead, the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max 2 will likely debut in late 2024, and could be joined by an all-new AirPods model—the ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jan 2023 10:19

Apple Watch availability threatened by court case loss

The United States' administration has ruled that Apple has infringed on the intellectual property of another company. Masimo asserts that the Cupertino giant appropriated their trade secrets in making the pulse oximeter found in A...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2023 21:38

DJI RS 3 Mini launches as a lighter flagship gimbal option for a range of mainstream cameras

DJI has announced a series-first Mini addition, touted to allow users to "Move Lighter" under the same new RS 3 gimbal name. It has been designed to weigh half as much as its Pro sibling, yet is touted as an ideal companion for a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2023 17:44

The OV50H makes a debut. (Source: OmniVision)

OmniVision OV50H 50MP camera sensor debuts to bring next-gen auto-focus and low-light performance to future smartphones

OmniVision issues a challenge to other mobile CMOS-makers such as Sony and Samsung with its latest 8K-capable mobile image sensor. The OV50H has an on-trend 50MP resolution, as well as support for staggered HDR thanks to in-house ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2023 18:09

Volkswagen outlines its e-vehicle performance for 2022. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID.4 declared marque's most popular electric car worldwide in 2022

Volkswagen now claims that it shipped nearly 24% more electric cars to customers in 2022 compared to 2021, doubling those sent to those in China and also growing those sent to the North American market. The ID.4 was found to be re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2023 15:56

The OnePlus 11 is proving to be a success in China. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 11 already outselling the Xiaomi 13 and Vivo X90 series as exec confirms no OnePlus 11 Pro plans

The OnePlus 11 debuted recently and is already proving to be a sales success, with the flagship outselling other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones like the Xiaomi 13 and Vivo X90 series in China. Despite that success, however, OnePlus has...

Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2023 09:29

Tecno secures a CES 2023 award. (Source: Tecno)

CES 2023 | Tecno attains a Top Global Smartphone Brand Award

Tecno has been accounted a Top 10 Smartphone Brand worldwide for 2022 and 2023 at the latest major CES conference. The OEM attributes this award to the innovation and design it has striven for in producing devices such as the Phan...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2023 16:25

The SE 4 might have looked like this. (Source: FrontPageTech x Ian Zelbo)

iPhone SE 4 loss is Qualcomm's gain, says top analyst

Apple is said to have scrapped plans for a successor to the current 2022 iPhone SE (or SE 3). However, Qualcomm may have reasons to rejoice at this rumored cancellation, as the Cupertino behemoth had also been thought to debut its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2023 15:37

The Explorer 3000 Pro. (Source: Jackery)

CES 2023 | Jackery Explorer 1500 and 3000 Pro launch as new outdoorsy power solutions with Ultra Charging

Jackery has brought its latest additions to its Explorer family to introduce to the world at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 1500 Pro is the more portable of the two, although some may prefer the larger capacity of the new Ul...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2023 20:26

98 inches of gaming?...why not. (Source: TCL)

CES 2023 | TCL CSOT next-gen 98-inch 4K 240Hz gaming TV teased alongside innovations in OLED, sliding screens and VR tech

TCL has come to CES 2023 to put its latest developments on show, its potentially advantageous inkjet-printed OLED, high-PPI LCDs for VR headsets and extendable-display tablet included. It has also hinted at upcoming gaming technol...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2023 19:34

The well-equipped HP EliteBook 845 Gen 9 can now be bought at a significant discount (Image: HP)

Deal | HP EliteBook 845 G9 with Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U and 16GB RAM gets gigantic 65% discount

The powerful 14-inch business laptop from HP comes with a quick AMD Ryzen processor and a bright 400-nit IPS display, which arguably turn the EliteBook 845 into a decent bargain at a steeply discounted sale price of US$879.

Enrico Frahn, 07 Jan 2023 04:30