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MSI has been able to weather the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased demand for its gaming laptops. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI emerges strong in terms of Q1 2020 revenue even as PC OEMs fear inventory pile-up once COVID-19 starts abating

Sales of PC hardware have seen a sudden surge during the COVID-19 pandemic, but OEMs fear that this upward trend may reverse as the situation returns to normalcy, according to a recent Digitimes report. However, gaming laptops may...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Jun 2020 16:30

Vivo shipped 24.8 million phones in the first quarter of 2020: new research

Based on a new report released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), Vivo now claims it is the #5 smartphone OEM in terms of market share and shipment volumes. It attributes this success to recent launches such as the S1 Pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2020 14:10

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA. (Image source: PlayStation)

Opinion: Sony has made the right decision postponing the PS5 event

Sony has made the right decision by postponing the upcoming PS5 event that was originally scheduled for June 4, because “more important voices” do need to be heard at the moment. PlayStation 5 fans should support the company’s mov...

Column by Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jun 2020 02:09

The news of the PS5 event postponement attracted over 5,000 replies within 30 minutes of being posted. (Image source: @PlayStation)

PS5 event on June 4 postponed due to ongoing George Floyd protests - official tweet receives thousands of mixed responses within minutes

The planned PS5 event for June 4 has now been postponed. The official PlayStation Twitter account recently posted a message to inform fans that now is not the time to celebrate the PlayStation 5, due to the global protests that ha...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jun 2020 21:15

WD faces the consequences of misleading its customers. (Source: WD)

Western Digital faces a lawsuit over the specs of some of its hard drives

Earlier this year, it emerged that certain OEMs had been misrepresenting some of the hard drives they sold in terms of the storage technology they used. One of these companies was Western Digital (WD), who subsequently admitted to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2020 20:54

OLED screens, like the one used in the iPhone 11 Pro Max, may soon be usurped by microLED. (Image via Notebookcheck review)

Apple considers $330 million investment in Taiwanese microLED factory for future iPhones and MacBooks

Apple is considering a large US$330 million investment in a microLED manufacturing plant in Taiwan. The investment would be a joint venture with Epistar and AU Optronics. This investment could lead to the use of microLED displays ...

Sam Medley, 01 Jun 2020 16:40

Apple MacBook Pro: RAM upgrade now costs twice as much for the 13-inch model

It now costs twice as much to upgrade the entry-level MacBook Pro 13 from 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM. RAM prices remain unchanged on other Apple products though, and the increase makes the Ice Lake MacBook Pro 13 just US$100 more expens...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2020 15:19

The Ryzen 9 3900XT actually debuted for slightly less than the Ryzen 9 3900X (Image source: AMD)

French retailer lists then takes down pricing for €499 AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT, €459 Ryzen 7 3800XT, and €319 Ryzen 5 3600XT

A French online retailer appears to have unintentionally leaked pricing information for AMD's upcoming Matisse Refresh Ryzen 9 3900XT, Ryzen 7 3800XT, and Ryzen 5 3600XT. The rumored CPUs will sell for more than their vanilla coun...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 Jun 2020 09:22

The PS5 design may still be inspired by the well-known devkit's appearance. (Image source: Fan-made render via NeoGAF)

Next-gen console rumors: PS5 will be twice as thick as the PS4 Pro; huge Sega scoop could point to a new console or even a Microsoft team-up for a Sega Series X

The PS5 will supposedly be almost twice the thickness of a PlayStation 4 Pro and has a design that is completely different to everything that has been predicted so far according to a Sony “insider”. Sega may be planning a new cons...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 May 2020 23:37

GTA 5 clearly runs at a playable rate on the GPD Win Max. (Image source: GPD)

GTA 5 runs as slick as a whistle on the GPD Win Max as Indiegogo total for the new handheld game console tops US$2 million

The GPD Win Max handheld game console has already managed to attract over US$2 million in funding on Indiegogo and there is still 32 days of its crowdfunding campaign left. But when you see how well games like GTA 5 run on the min...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 May 2020 22:43

The new Samsung Money card. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches its own Apple Card-esque service in the US

Samsung Money is a new partnership between this OEM and SoFi that offers a new type of Mastercard-issued debit card. It also extends benefits such as a fee-free account and potentially increased interest on savings. This new arm o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2020 20:42

8 core APUs are headed to the ThinkBook 14s. (Image source: Lenovo)

Energy Star and Geekbench confirm up to AMD Ryzen 7 4800U and 16 GB of RAM for imminent Lenovo ThinkBook 14s refresh

Energy Star and Geekbench have confirmed that a ThinkBook 14s refresh is on its away. Possibly launching imminently, the ThinkBook 14s will come with 8 core AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir APUs and up to 16 GB of RAM.

Alex Alderson, 30 May 2020 13:53

Sony remains hopeful of giving the PS5 a global release later this year. (Image source: Sony)

Jim Ryan: PS5 on track for a global launch, but don't expect compatibility with the PS4

The PS5 remains on track for a global launch this holiday season, according to Sony's Jim Ryan. Do not expect PS5 games to work on the PS4 though, nor for the PS5 to be the cheapest console either.

Alex Alderson, 30 May 2020 13:12

The PS5 design could be revealed in June. (Image source: Snoreyn/LetsGoDigital concept)

Rumor | Shocking PS5 rumors claim unstable CPU and GPU clocks, unattractive box design, quiet and efficient cooling solution, 40% worse ray tracing than the Xbox Series X, and a US$499 price tag for the PlayStation 5

A highly dubious PS5 leak has appeared on an imageboard website with a series of claims made about the next-gen console. Apparently, the CPU and GPU clocks are unstable and the PS5 design is “ugly”. However, these cons are counter...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 May 2020 20:16

The Motorola One Vision Plus apparently looks like this. (Source: Google)

A new leak may spill the Motorola One Fusion Plus' internal specs

Motorola may launch a phone called the One Fusion Plus soon. Its existing leak appears to show that it will, unlike its immediate predecessor, have a display with a waterdrop-style notch. Now, it seems to have surfaced on Geekbenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2020 19:53

5GBioShield: A USB key that promises to protect against 5G for almost US$450

Using "proprietary holographic nano-layer" and "quantum biological shielding" technologies, 5GBioShield claims that its USB key will protect you against harmful 5G radiation. Its "life force frequencies" are available for almost U...

Alex Alderson, 28 May 2020 20:23

PlayStation 5: Dirt 5, Godfall and Rainbow Six Siege among 11 launch titles for Sony's next-gen console?

PlayStation Official Magazine UK seems to believe that Dirt 5, Godfall and Rainbow Six Siege are among 11 launch titles for Sony's next-gen console. Assassin's Creed Valhalla will apparently be a launch title for the PS5 too, but ...

Alex Alderson, 28 May 2020 20:16

The new Lifebook U9310X. (Source: Fujitsu)

Fujitsu's latest series of Lifebooks includes "the world's lightest convertible with a pen"

Fujitsu has announced new additions to its business-class Lifebook line of notebooks. They are led by the U9310 and its 2-in-1 variant, the U9310X. This 13.3-inch convertible has up to 10th-gen core i7 Intel processors and weighs ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2020 19:22

Microsoft has been firing some shots in the PS5 vs. Xbox Series X battle. (Image source: AS)

PS5 design should be revealed soon as mass production begins; Xbox Series X is the "most compatible console ever" as first shots in the next-gen console battle are fired

It has been reported that mass production of the PlayStation 5 console is starting, leading to the strong possibility that a PS5 design reveal could be imminent. In the meantime, Microsoft has been firing some of the first shots o...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 May 2020 17:11

2020 Razer Blade 15 Studio gets new Core i7 Comet Lake-H processor and faster RAM (Source: Razer)

2020 Razer Blade 15 Studio gets new 8-core Core i7 Comet Lake-H CPU and faster RAM

The Blade 15 Advanced Model in disguise costs a hefty $4299 USD but it will be packed to the brim with a 4K OLED touchscreen, 1 TB PCIe SSD, Core i7-10875H CPU, and a Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q GPU.

Allen Ngo, 28 May 2020 17:00

The Dell XPS 15 9500. (Image source: Dell)

Opinion | The Dell XPS 15 naming scheme is a mess

The XPS 15 naming scheme continues to cause confusion among fans of the series. With the XPS 15 9500 replacing the XPS 15 7590, which in turn replaced the XPS 15 9570, where does Dell go from 2021 onwards?

Alex Alderson, 28 May 2020 14:18

The ESCOBAR GOLD 11 PRO... (Image source: Escobar Inc)

Escobar Inc announces another scam

Escobar Inc has announced another scam. Having ditched its attempts to sell skinned foldable smartphones, the company is now claiming to be selling a "24KT Gold Luxury Edition" of the iPhone 11 Pro. Priced at US$499, Escobar Inc c...

Alex Alderson, 28 May 2020 14:12

The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 headset. (Source: Turtle Beach)

The US gaming headset market is found to have hit new heights as of April 2020

A new market research report states that the gaming headset sector broke records in terms of US retail sales in April 2020. This study also found that 8 of the 10 best-selling devices in this category were from the brand Turtle Be...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2020 23:16

The decision could dramatically alter the US-China status quo (Image source: Al Jazeera)

Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of its special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions

In a move that will almost certainly have an impact on global consumer tech supply chains, US President Donald Trump's administration dramatically escalated simmering tensions with China by revoking Hong Kong's special trade statu...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 May 2020 20:45

New custom Mac orders might take over a month to be fulfilled in India (Image source: Apple)

Apple finally lets Indian users custom configure MacBooks and Mac Pros

Apple is finally allowing Indian customers to purchase customized, configure-to-build Mac and MacBook variants. This move gives Indian Mac buyers much-needed flexibility in terms of RAM, storage, and CPU/GPU configurations.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 May 2020 18:12

The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Desktop Mini PC now offers a GTX 1660 Ti GPU. (Image Source: HP)

HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini PC, SFF, and Tower PC offerings pack increased horse power and ample expandability

HP is offering its EliteBook 800 G6 desktop series in Mini PC, small form factor (SFF), and tower PC variants tailored towards businesses with varying requirements. The new desktops focus on offering Intel Comet Lake CPUs with opt...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 May 2020 05:06

Galaxy S20 series sales numbers are worse than the S10 series'; S20+ the people's choice

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series was launched back in February, and it's now been about three months since the phones hit shelves. Sales numbers are out, and it would seem that the S20 phones have sold considerably less than the S10 ...

Ricci Rox, 26 May 2020 16:55

HP Elitebook x360 1030 G7. (Image Source: HP)

HP Elitebook x360 1030 G7 and x360 1040 G7 business convertibles get a redesigned keyboard, Comet Lake-U, OLED display option, and 5G connectivity

HP has refreshed its Elitebook x360 convertible lineup with 10th gen Intel Comet Lake-U CPUs, 5G networking, and optional OLED panels for the x360 1030 G7 variant. The new Elitebook x360 models also feature a redesigned keyboard, ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 May 2020 16:14

New HP EliteBook 800 & 805 G7 business laptops adopt AMD Ryzen 4000 & Intel Comet Lake

As the last of the "big three", HP has announced its new 2020 business laptop lineup. The new Elitebook 800 G7 series brings a fresh design as well as new Intel Comet Lake processors - and AMD Ryzen 4000.

Benjamin Herzig, 26 May 2020 14:00

HP says that the EliteOne 800 G6 is the most powerful commercial All-in-One available. (Source: HP)

HP claims the sleek new EliteOne 800 G6 is the most powerful commercial All-in-One

The refreshed HP EliteOne 800 G6, available in 23.8-inch and 27-inch models, features an Intel 10th gen i9 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics making it a very capable All-in-One rolled into an attractive package. Although the Elite...

Craig Ward, 26 May 2020 14:00

The new HP Collaboration PC G6. (Source: HP)

HP announces a new Collaboration AiO with Zoom Rooms

HP's new PC G6 is an all-in-one (AiO) so directed at interprofessional use-cases it even has a relevant term in its official product name. It is also accordingly equipped with Rooms, a feature of the Zoom service intended to remov...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:00

Considering deployment? HP wants to help. (Source: HP)

HP wants to take over your workplace deployments with its Device Provisioning Services

HP claims that its Device Provisioning Services can streamline and enhance the process of buying new hardware within a business, while also conserving the costs of doing so. It covers many typical stages of the same, from selectio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:00

The new HP E-series monitors include a 14-inch portable variant

HP's latest launch includes a range of new enterprise-focused monitors. The traditional wired versions of this E series are the world’s first fully-adjustable displays TUV-certified for blue light reduction. There is also the E14 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:00

The ProDesk 400 and 600 G6 lines are HP's new enterprise-grade PCs

HP has announced its 2020 commercial desktop lines. It consists of 400- and 600 G6-series mini-PCs, small form-factors, microtowers and all-in-ones (AiO). They boast advantages such as military-grade durability, up to 10th generat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:00

Minecraft has been sold over 200 million times; Mojang rebrands and announces new projects

Microsoft has confirmed that Minecraft has been sold over 200 million times, almost six years after purchasing the rights to the game. The studio behind the game, Mojang AB, has been given a rebrand too and has announced work on n...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2020 19:34

AOKpass provides vendors with a privacy-oriented compliance standard for health data (Image source: ICC)

COVID-19: International Chamber of Commerce passes landmark AOKpass declaration to protect health data in an era of invasive COVID-10 tracking apps

The International Chamber of Commerce recently presented its AOKpass declaration to safeguard health data in the context of privacy and data security issues with the current crop of COVID-19 tracking apps.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 25 May 2020 16:54

The LG Velvet is coming to the US. (Image source: LG)

LG Velvet: Snapdragon 765G smartphone scheduled for North American release; LG Q61 could be on the way too

The LG Velvet is coming to North America, according to South Korean media. Possibly costing upwards of US$735, the device features a 6.8-inch OLED display, a Sony IMX586 primary camera and a Snapdragon 765G processor. The newly an...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2020 16:49

HP ProBook 430 G7 does not have many new features

HP has released a new affordable office laptop, the ProBook 430 G7. However, there is not a whole lot new in this device. One new feature is the processor, but it disappoints in our review.

Benjamin Herzig, 25 May 2020 16:32

Xperia 1 II to launch in the US sans 5G on July 24 for a whopping US$1200; Sony WF-1000XM3 a pre-order bonus

After months of rumors, the Sony Xperia 1 II has now gotten an official release date. The phone will go on sale in the US on July 24, five whole months after it was announced. It will carry an MSRP of US$1200, although early taker...

Ricci Rox, 25 May 2020 08:43

The Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ will be a downgrade on the S20 Ultra in one important aspect

The Galaxy Note 20 phones are just a couple months away from launch at this point, and a new leak has now revealed even more information on the phone. It's hardly good news either, although there may be good reason for the choice.

Ricci Rox, 24 May 2020 13:48

The AX1650 is one of Killer's latest products. (Source: Intel)

Intel buys Rivet Networks, the maker of Killer Wi-Fi

Intel has announced that it has acquired Rivet Networks, a company best known for its Killer brand of connectivity modules. The silicon giant asserts that this move will enhance its standing as a proponent of Wi-Fi standardization...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 21:59

The new Dell XPS 15's battery is rated for 300 cycles, and apparently that's ok

Dell recently updated the 15-inch XPS variant with the 9500 for 2020. It incorporates some changes that may be welcome, although its battery capacity is reduced compared to its predecessors. A consumer has noticed that it is also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 17:55

Kirin 990-powered Honor Play 4 Pro on the cards, but the original Honor Play remains without EMUI 10

The Honor Play offered some much-needed competition to the Poco F1 back in 2018, and Huawei is set to debut a spiritual successor to the phone—an Honor Play 4 Pro featuring the flagship Kirin 990 5G. That's all fine and dandy but ...

Ricci Rox, 23 May 2020 14:21

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s, X13, L14, L15 & T15 are now available in the US – with Intel Comet Lake

Lenovo's mainstream 2020 ThinkPads are available for purchase in the US now. This includes the T, X and L series with models like the ThinkPad T14, ThinkPad X13 and ThinkPad L14. However, only the Intel models are available as of ...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 May 2020 11:12

Lenovo's foldable ThinkPad X1 Fold may not be ready for prime-time yet

Lenovo's first PC with a foldable screen, the ThinkPad X1 Fold, was announced at CES for a release in this summer. That plan seems to have changed, as a recent roadmap pointed towards a release in the last quarter of 2020. A Twitt...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 May 2020 00:56

The ThinkPad E490 with the Radeon GPU is much faster, but also gets very hot

The affordable business laptop Lenovo ThinkPad E490 is also available with a dedicated graphics card. The GPU performance is obviously much higher, but the dGPU is a bit too much for the cooling solution.

Andreas Osthoff, 23 May 2020 00:48

The LG Stylo 6 is a US$200 phone with a stylus

LG has now launched its latest phone, the LG Stylo 6. The Stylo 6 features a 6.8-inch IPS display, a Helio P35, a triple rear camera setup, and a 4000 mAh battery. The star of the otherwise bleak show, however, is the phone's buil...

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2020 18:32

The Zenfone 6 delivered all the essentials at a US$500 price point. (Source: AndroidPit)

Asus Zenfone 7 and ROG Phone 3 confirmed for launch, ETA established

Rejoice, fans of the Asus Zenfone series; the Zenfone 7 is on its way. Asus Co-CEO Hu Shubin has confirmed that the Zenfone 7 and ROG Phone 3 are on the way, and will be released even sooner than most would think.

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2020 07:34

Bloomberg TV+ is coming to a Samsung big-screen near you. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg TV+ is coming free to Samsung smart TVs

Bloomberg TV+ is provided by the media outlet of the same name. It launched in 2019 as the first such online channel to stream in 4K UHD. Its maker has announced a new partnership by Samsung by which it will appear on this OEM's f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2020 22:54

Business Articles

MSI emerges strong in terms of Q1 2020 revenue even as PC OEMs fear inventory pile-up once COVID-19 starts abating

Vivo shipped 24.8 million phones in the first quarter of 2020: new research

Opinion: Sony has made the right decision postponing the PS5 event

PS5 event on June 4 postponed due to ongoing George Floyd protests - official tweet receives thousands of mixed responses within minutes

Western Digital faces a lawsuit over the specs of some of its hard drives

Apple considers $330 million investment in Taiwanese microLED factory for future iPhones and MacBooks

Apple MacBook Pro: RAM upgrade now costs twice as much for the 13-inch model

French retailer lists then takes down pricing for €499 AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT, €459 Ryzen 7 3800XT, and €319 Ryzen 5 3600XT

Next-gen console rumors: PS5 will be twice as thick as the PS4 Pro; huge Sega scoop could point to a new console or even a Microsoft team-up for a Sega Series X

GTA 5 runs as slick as a whistle on the GPD Win Max as Indiegogo total for the new handheld game console tops US$2 million

Samsung launches its own Apple Card-esque service in the US

Energy Star and Geekbench confirm up to AMD Ryzen 7 4800U and 16 GB of RAM for imminent Lenovo ThinkBook 14s refresh

Jim Ryan: PS5 on track for a global launch, but don't expect compatibility with the PS4

Rumor | Shocking PS5 rumors claim unstable CPU and GPU clocks, unattractive box design, quiet and efficient cooling solution, 40% worse ray tracing than the Xbox Series X, and a US$499 price tag for the PlayStation 5

A new leak may spill the Motorola One Fusion Plus' internal specs

5GBioShield: A USB key that promises to protect against 5G for almost US$450

PlayStation 5: Dirt 5, Godfall and Rainbow Six Siege among 11 launch titles for Sony's next-gen console?

Fujitsu's latest series of Lifebooks includes "the world's lightest convertible with a pen"

PS5 design should be revealed soon as mass production begins; Xbox Series X is the "most compatible console ever" as first shots in the next-gen console battle are fired

2020 Razer Blade 15 Studio gets new 8-core Core i7 Comet Lake-H CPU and faster RAM

Opinion | The Dell XPS 15 naming scheme is a mess

Escobar Inc announces another scam

The US gaming headset market is found to have hit new heights as of April 2020

Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of its special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions

Apple finally lets Indian users custom configure MacBooks and Mac Pros

HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini PC, SFF, and Tower PC offerings pack increased horse power and ample expandability

Galaxy S20 series sales numbers are worse than the S10 series'; S20+ the people's choice

HP Elitebook x360 1030 G7 and x360 1040 G7 business convertibles get a redesigned keyboard, Comet Lake-U, OLED display option, and 5G connectivity

New HP EliteBook 800 & 805 G7 business laptops adopt AMD Ryzen 4000 & Intel Comet Lake

HP claims the sleek new EliteOne 800 G6 is the most powerful commercial All-in-One

HP announces a new Collaboration AiO with Zoom Rooms

HP wants to take over your workplace deployments with its Device Provisioning Services

The new HP E-series monitors include a 14-inch portable variant

The ProDesk 400 and 600 G6 lines are HP's new enterprise-grade PCs

Minecraft has been sold over 200 million times; Mojang rebrands and announces new projects

COVID-19: International Chamber of Commerce passes landmark AOKpass declaration to protect health data in an era of invasive COVID-10 tracking apps

LG Velvet: Snapdragon 765G smartphone scheduled for North American release; LG Q61 could be on the way too

HP ProBook 430 G7 does not have many new features

Xperia 1 II to launch in the US sans 5G on July 24 for a whopping US$1200; Sony WF-1000XM3 a pre-order bonus

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ will be a downgrade on the S20 Ultra in one important aspect

Intel buys Rivet Networks, the maker of Killer Wi-Fi

The new Dell XPS 15's battery is rated for 300 cycles, and apparently that's ok

85% HP ProBook 430 G7 Laptop Review: No big improvement with Comet Lake

Kirin 990-powered Honor Play 4 Pro on the cards, but the original Honor Play remains without EMUI 10

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s, X13, L14, L15 & T15 are now available in the US – with Intel Comet Lake

Lenovo's foldable ThinkPad X1 Fold may not be ready for prime-time yet

The ThinkPad E490 with the Radeon GPU is much faster, but also gets very hot

The LG Stylo 6 is a US$200 phone with a stylus

Asus Zenfone 7 and ROG Phone 3 confirmed for launch, ETA established

Bloomberg TV+ is coming free to Samsung smart TVs

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