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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GAMING TRIO 8G video card (Source: MSI)

Three unreleased RTX 3000 series cards, spotted in latest NVIDIA graphics driver

The latest NVIDIA driver package, namely the 522.25 Game Ready driver, was released yesterday. Inside the nv_dispig.inf file that came with it, three unreleased RTX 3000 series cards were spotted: the GA102-based GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with GDDR6X, and the GeForce RTX 3060 with 8 GB of video memory.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2022 16:56

Starlink is now in Japan as China refused sales and Elon Musk denied Ukraine's request to cover Crimea on nuclear concerns

While Starlink Internet arrives in places like Japan for the first time in Asia, it won't be activated over Crimea despite Ukraine's requests and over China for reasons that have little to do with business plans. Elon Musk said that China doesn't want Starlink sales active over its territory, while for Crimea the sole consideration seems to be Russia.

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Oct 2022 14:57

Google teams up with Coinbase (Source: Coinbase Blog)

Google teams up with Coinbase to accept crypto payments for cloud services

The long-term strategic partnership inked by Google Cloud and Coinbase involves the ability of select Web3 customers to pay for their cloud services using select cryptocurrencies. The list of supported currencies has not been unveiled yet, but more information should surface in the near future.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2022 09:56

Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard (Source: Gigabyte)

Budget AMD B650E & B650-based mainboards hit the market, with none at the promised US$125 MSRP available yet

Although AMD promised a starting price of US$125 for the B650E & B650-based mainboards, the first batch to hit the market is far from it. Prices start around US$160 and go up to over US$400, depending on the features added by the third parties involved (US$449.99 for the ASRock B650E Taichi, for example).

Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2022 21:27

Sony C-80 Condenser Microphone is touted to bring pro-grade voice recording to the home-based audio creator

Sony Electronics' latest stand-alone condenser microphone is a relatively affordable new offering from its Pro Audio division; however, it has inherited design elements from higher-end and "revered" counterparts such as the C-800G. Accordingly, the OEM asserts that the new uni-directional mic will deliver high-end audio specifically optimized for voice recording at a more accessible price.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Oct 2022 16:20

The iPhone 14 Pro phones sport new camera hardware where it counts. (Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max camera hardware details revealed

New information has now detailed the camera hardware of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both models sport new, improved hardware, with three of the phones' four cameras upgrading to bigger CMOS sensors.

Ricci Rox, 08 Oct 2022 13:21

Putting a 14 Pro Max together cost a lot, as it turns out. (Source: iFixit)

iPhone 14 Pro Max production is found to cost 46% of its base retail price per unit

A new bill of materials (BoM) analysis for the iPhone 14 series has concluded that the unit cost of manufacturing these new flagships has grown by ~20% compared to that of its 13-series counterparts. Most of this increased expense is laid at the A16 Bionic processor's door in this new report, although the new 14 Pro and Pro Max cameras haven't helped either.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Oct 2022 18:07

Slimmest and lightest 16-inchers around: Acer launches Swift Edge laptops with AMD Ryzen Pro 6000 processors and OLEDs

The latest business-oriented Swift Edge models sport ultra-slim magnesium-aluminum chassis with 0.51-inch profile and 2.58 lbs weight, making them the world's thinnest and lightest 16-inch laptops with 4K OLED screens. Extra security is provided via AMD's Ryzen Pro 6000 processors, along with Microsoft's Pluton chip, a fingerprint sensor and an IR 1080p webcam.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Oct 2022 15:08

Samsung is slowing down its growth (Source: Social Barrel)

Samsung reports the first Q3 profit drop in three years

According to the data revealed by the company's preliminary earnings guidance, Samsung Electronics' operating profit took a nearly 32 percent dive in the third quarter, the first time it dropped in the last three years. This was most likely caused by the low demand for memory chips and came alongside a less than 3 percent revenue increase.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2022 11:02

Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter despite previously claiming the platform had misrepresented number of spam accounts. (Source: The Royal Society, edited)

Elon Musk vs Twitter lawsuit may not be going well for the billionaire as he offers to buy Twitter once again

Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter, once again, for US$44 billion. The Space X CEO’s offer may be a sign that the billionaire sees himself losing the lawsuit if the case goes to trial. Both parties are reportedly in talks to reach an agreement and end the litigation process.

Fawad Murtaza, 06 Oct 2022 11:37

Lenovo celebrates thirty years of ThinkPad with limited anniversary model

Happy Birthday ThinkPad! On October 5, 1992, the first ThinkPad laptop was introduced, exactly thirty years ago. For the anniversary, Lenovo is introducing a limited special edition of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10.

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Oct 2022 14:50

CD Projekt Red talks in depth about its future prospects today (image via CD Projekt Red)

CD Projekt Red announces a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, a whole lot of Witcher games and an entirely new IP

The beloved Witcher franchise will get a total of five new games, developed by different studios. CD Projekt Red also confirmed that it is working on a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel and that is plans to expand its global presence.

Anil Ganti, 04 Oct 2022 23:39

Acer TravelMate P6 TMP614P-52 review: lightweight office notebook with great battery life

Acer TravelMate P6: lightweight, long-lasting 14-inch laptop with a 16:10 display

The TravelMate offers a Tiger Lake Core i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM and excellent battery life. Acer has made a great choice by giving the laptop a 14-inch display with a work-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio (1,920 x 1,200 pixels) and providing a three-year warranty on the device (two years in the US).

Sascha Mölck, 04 Oct 2022 10:16

Here's what Twitter's Edit Tweet button will look like (image via Twitter)

Highly coveted Edit Tweet functionality is now rolling out to Twitter Blue subscribers in select locations

Twitter has confirmed that Twitter Blue subscribers in Canada, Australia and New Zealand will soon be able to edit their Tweets for up to thirty minutes after posting them. Subscribers in the United States should get the feature "soon".

Anil Ganti, 03 Oct 2022 19:54

Doritos and Rockstar Energy Drink team up with Xbox to give away multiple prizes (Source: Xbox Wire)

Doritos and Rockstar Energy Drink are teaming up with Xbox to give away various prizes

Starting today, the US and select international markets get Doritos and Rockstar Energy Drink products in special edition packaging. These products come with the chance to win thousands of prizes consisting of exclusve downloadable content for popular Xbox and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles, as well as one free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Oct 2022 17:07

IMC 2022 hosts the 5G roll-out launch. (Source: IMC)

Indian 5G services start their roll-out, are available via Airtel thus far

The government of India has announced that the country's 5G roll-out has officially begun. It projects that the services will reach their full coverage by 2024, and serve three-quarters of the nation's population. Then again, only one carrier has activated its 5G network thus far, and it works in eight cities.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Oct 2022 20:42

YouTube Premium perks as of early October 2022 (Source: Own)

YouTube might limit 4K videos to YouTube Premium

After testing up to 10 unskippable ads before videos, YouTube is now apparently investigating another way to increase revenue. In the future, 4K videos could only be available for YouTube Premium users. Google declined to comment so far, so we can only hope this is just another experiment that will stay that way.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Oct 2022 17:03

The Google Pixel 7 series debuts on October 6. (Source: Google)

Google Pixel 7 series to debut with Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro as pre-order gifts

Early adopters of the Google Pixel 7 series are in line for sumptuous pre-order gifts. According to a new leak, Pixel 7 buyers will get the Pixel Buds Pro while Pixel 7 Pro early birds will receive the upcoming Pixel Watch—in the UK at least.

Ricci Rox, 01 Oct 2022 13:10

Microsoft SwiftKey for iOS going down on October 5 2022 (Source: Apple App Store)

Microsoft will kill SwiftKey for iOS next week

After less than a decade since its release for iOS, which took place in September 2014, the Microsoft-owned virtual keyboard app SwiftKey (originally developed by TouchType) will be removed from the Apple App Store on October 5. This move comes after over a year without updates, but there is no official reason yet.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2022 11:54

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 again shows the potential of the Ryzen 6000

With the ThinkPad Z series, for the first time there is a dedicated high-end series from Lenovo for the AMD Ryzen chips. Even if the Z16 unfortunately had a few problems in our review, our test again showed the potential of the AMD CPUs.

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Oct 2022 02:58

Arguably, the P50 Pro has a cleaner look than it did at launch. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei removes Leica branding from P50 Pro smartphones

With Leica switching allegiances to Xiaomi, it should come as no surprise to see Huawei revise the P50 Pro and remove any references to the German camera company. Reportedly, Huawei has also ditched the power supply from its latest flagship smartphone too.

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2022 18:21

LG OLED Flex, Posé and StanbyME Lifestyle screens are unleashed on the US market

LG has announced US-market pricing and availability for some of its most unique new TVs at CEDIA Expo 2022. They include the OLED Flex, the first 42-inch display that can convert between flat and curved modes. It is joined by the Posé and StanbyME screens with their super-unusual "Lifestyle" stands, not to mention the newest and biggest member of the OLED Gallery series.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2022 16:03

The Mavic 3E and Mavic 3T cost much more than their consumer-facing sibling. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise series is now orderable as Mavic 3E and Mavic 3T drones

DJI has introduced the Mavic 3E and Mavic 3T, the sole members of the new Mavic 3 Enterprise series. Building on the regular Mavic 3 series, the Mavic 3E and Mavic 3T offer up to 45-minute flight times and even a thermal camera in the case of the Mavic 3T.

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2022 15:38

Leak: Lenovo website lists 30th Anniversary Edition of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10

Five years ago, Lenovo celebrated the 25th anniversary of its ThinkPad brand with the ThinkPad 25, a special edition ThinkPad that featured the classic IBM style keyboard. Lenovo appears to be launching another commemorative ThinkPad, although the new 30th Anniversary Edition of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 skips the retro keyboard.

Benjamin Herzig, 30 Sep 2022 14:03

PlayStation Stars debuts in Japan, other areas to follow in October

A few months after its announcement, the PlayStation Stars loyalty program for PlayStation users is now rolling out. Japan gets it today (alongside the rest of Asia), the Americas will follow on October 5, while Europe and Australia are scheduled to gain access on October 13 (local time, in all cases).

Codrut Nistor, 29 Sep 2022 12:04

Star Labs StarFighter Linux laptop (Source: Star Labs)

Star Labs unveils AMD/Intel-powered StarFighter Linux laptop

Available with both Intel and AMD processors, the StarFighter Linux laptop from Star Labs will be up for pre-orders in less than three weeks. Sadly, with prices from US$900 to US$3,000, interesting hardware specs overall, and quite a few configurations, this laptop comes with non-upgradeable memory.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2022 15:22

iPhone 14 sales in China are reportedly slumping. (Source: Apple-edited)

Disappointing iPhone 14/14 Plus sales allegedly prompt Foxconn to cut production in favor of the iPhone 14 Pro/14 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 14 series starts at US$799 for the non-Pro iPhone 14. Even though the phone costs a lot less than the iPhone 14 Pro (US$999) it reportedly isn’t selling as well as its more expensive sibling in China. Per a report by the South China Morning Post, iPhone 14’s demand has nosedived by 71% in the 11 days from the start of the pre-orders compared to the iPhone 13 in the same timeframe.

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Sep 2022 13:28

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max gets "Best Display" award from DisplayMate (Source: Apple)

DisplayMate awards the "Best Smartphone Display" title to the iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple continues to dominate DisplayMate's smartphone display rankings, as the brand's iPhone 14 Pro Max has just grabbed the crown from its predecessor, receiving the A+ rating. The highlights of this Samsung-made display include a peak brightness of over 2,300 nits, infinite contrast ratio, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2022 10:35

The Xiaomi 12T Pro is expected to sport a 200 MP camera. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms October 4 launch event presumably for the Xiaomi 12T series, Redmi Pad, and Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed a date for its next major global launch event. The company will debut a host of devices on October 4, with the Xiaomi 12T series expected to be the stars of the show—other potential debutants including the Redmi Pad and Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro.

Ricci Rox, 27 Sep 2022 22:04

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 GAMING OC listing (Source: LikHK via VideoCardz)

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 GAMING OC sold in Hong Kong for over US$2,500

Although it launched with a price tag of US$1,599, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is often spotted for prices of around US$2,000, although still two weeks away from the official market launch. The latest price record? The equivalent of over US$2,500, for a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 GAMING OC sold in Hong Kong.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Sep 2022 12:36

Lei Jun teases a first-gen Xiaomi EV launch. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Auto Technology patents an in-house EV charging system

Xiaomi has claimed that it can have its first electric car on the market by 2024. Now, one of its latest patents hint at the latest step in achieving this goal. The OEM's dedicated EV division has invented what could be its answer to systems such as Tesla's Supercharger facilities.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Sep 2022 16:02

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 Intel: Finally, a 16:10 display (low power) and an 86 Wh battery

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 Intel: Much is new in the 16 incher with long battery runtimes

Lots of new features in Lenovo's ThinkPad T16 G1: a 16-inch 16:10 low-power display, a large 86 Wh battery and carbon fiber like in the ThinkPad T14s, to name a few. In contrast, the keyboard now has a travel of 1.5 mm.

Marvin Gollor, 25 Sep 2022 12:52

Stellantis plans to double its Fiat New 500 EV production year on year. (Image source: Fiat)

Fiat New 500 EV production hit by parts shortages as Stellantis confirms yearly target

Stellantis has confirmed its plans to double the number of Fiat New 500 electric vehicle units it produces this year compared to last year. However, CEO Carlos Tavares has also stated that the company is facing parts shortages, which has put this target at risk. The electric 500 remains popular in Europe, second only to Tesla vehicles.

Polly Allcock, 24 Sep 2022 18:24

Fitbit device set-up will start to require a Google account from 2023

The household wearables brand Fitbit has updated its support pages with new information that might point to greater integration with its new owner. The company now advises customers that some functions and uses of its devices will start to require that they are linked to a Google account. However, it assures users that this will result in no loss of privacy or control over how their data is used.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2022 18:02

The Galaxy XCover6 Pro. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro and Tab Active4 Pro rugged enterprise-grade mobile devices launch in the US

Samsung touts its Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro and XCover6 Pro as the most reliable and versatile rugged tablet and smartphone respectively it has made to date. Now, the OEM has announced official availability for the two new Android devices in the US, in terms of commercial channels and vendors. One can be ordered from now, whereas the other cannot.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2022 16:15

Need 5G for your Mate 50? You need this. (Source: WHYLAB via Weibo)

Huawei Mate 50 series-compatible 5G cases are released in China

Huawei's latest range of premium phablets launched with 4G/LTE-only versions of their flagship-grade chipsets due to the US governmental embargoes under which the OEM operates. However, according to an eminent leaker, a Mate 50 customer may now buy a new third-party accessory that confers sub-6GHz connectivity to the device. The cases are even equipped with their own chipset for this purpose.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2022 15:52

Starlink satellite Internet speeds decrease as Elon Musk brags about service availability on all continents

The average Starlink Internet download speeds have diminished across the globe as more users sign up for the service and it becomes available in more places. In fact, Elon Musk just boasted with Starlink service availability on all 7 continents, including Antarctica.

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Sep 2022 15:31

AMD's CEO Lisa Su is tipped to deliver the CES 2023 keynote

The Consumer Technology Assocation (CTA) has announced that it has a keynote speaker for its major CES 2023 event already: Lisa Su. AMD's chair and CEO is slated to hold forth on how her company's most cutting-edge and relevant computing technology helps solve the world's most pressing problems during the speech. This event is, as always, scheduled for early January 2023 and will take place live in Las Vegas.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2022 15:07

EVGA fans who are waiting for the release of RTX 4000 GPUs will be disappointed by the company's decision to leave the GPU market (Image: Jose G. Ortega Castro)

EVGA leaves the GPU market amid conflict with Nvidia and won't release any RTX 4000 graphics card

The American GPU maker refers to disrespectful behavior from Nvidia's side as the reason for its decision to abandon the graphics card market entirely just weeks before the highly anticipated reveal and eventual release of the GeForce RTX 4000 series.

Enrico Frahn, 16 Sep 2022 23:22