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Oct 17, 2017
This unnamed convertible is the first to sport a 'Gemini Lake' CPU. (Source: Notebook Italia)

The first Intel 'Gemini Lake' convertible notebook surfaces anonymously

The first convertible notebook based on Intel's 8th generation 'Gemini Lake' Celeron N4000 SoC was showcased at the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2017 by Chinese supplier, Skyworld. The 'anonymous' notebook runs Windows 10 and comes with a stylus with support for Windows Ink.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Oct 2017 04:53
Ashes of the Singularity benchmark for Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti. (Source: AotS Benchmark)

Unofficial Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti benchmark shows competition with GTX 1080

A benchmark for the Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti has shown up in the database for Ashes of the Singularity, giving some insight into how it might perform on release.
Craig Ward, 17 Oct 2017 01:17
Oct 16, 2017
Samsung Connect Tag smart tracker with Tizen (Source: Samsung)

Samsung intros the Connect Tag smart IoT tracker

The Samsung Connect Tag is a 0.06-pound IoT accessory with GPS, Bluetooth, and WiFi connectivity, as well as eSIM support. It runs Tizen IoT and will be on display at the Samsung Developer Conference that takes place in San Francisco later this week.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Oct 2017 18:30
Design wasn't a let-down at least. (Source: Xiaomi Today)

Details of the Xiaomi Mi 6C revealed

The Mi 5C was released earlier this year, with the lower specced variant of the Mi 5 featuring Xiaomi's own Surge S1 SoC. Information online points towards an Mi 6C being in the works. It is, of course, expected to be powered by the Surge S2.
Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2017 15:08
Huawei Mate 10 series now official; first smartphones with dedicated neural processors (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 10 series now official; first smartphones with dedicated neural processors

The Mate 10 Pro smartphone will be the first with an AI processor, the first with a Kirin 970 SoC and Mali G72 GPU, the first with a safety-certified fast-charging battery, and the first with support for 256-QAM 4x4 MIMO Cat. 18 (1.2 Gbps) networks.
Allen Ngo, 16 Oct 2017 15:00
The Rebel Alliance insignia is protected with a sheet of Gorilla Glass. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Get the Lenovo Yoga 910 Star Wars edition 2-in-1 notebook for $930

Lenovo and Disney join forces to release the Yoga 910 Star Wars special edition. There are two variants: one with the Rebel Forces insignia and one with the Galactic Empire logo. The Yoga 910 features the gen 7 i7-7500U CPU coupled with 8 GB of DDR4-2133 RAM and a 256 GB SSD.
Bogdan Solca, 16 Oct 2017 14:51
NVIDIA Shield Tablet K1 Android tablet for gamers will not receive Android Oreo

The Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 will not get Oreo

The Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 has been around long enough to move from Lollipop to Marshmallow and then to Nougat. Sadly, it has just been confirmed that this slate for gamers will not get an official Oreo update.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Oct 2017 14:50
Oreo will be the last major update the OnePLus 3T receives. (Source: Techradar)

Last-gen OnePlus devices get first taste of Oreo

OnePlus 3 and 3T users in the Open Beta Program have received an update that finally gives them a taste of Android 8.0.0 Oreo. It's but a beta update, of course, so it comes with a slew of bugs and worries.
Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2017 14:05
The company will be hoping to make a return to its winning ways.

MediaTek's Helio P40 is coming in style next year

MediaTek is set to make a push up the market ladder in 2018, with its upcoming Helio P40 to offer stiff competition to Qualcomm's mid-range offerings.
Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2017 14:02
The Nokia 8 will receive Oreo in the coming weeks. (Source: Twitter)

Nokia 8 hits India

The Nokia 8 has finally gone on sale in India, with an Amazon India listing having it on sale for INR 36,999.
Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2017 13:34
An iPhone with a stylus could be a part of Apple's plans for 2019.

An iPhone with a stylus? It could materialize in 2019 if a new rumor is accurate

Apple could be set to launch a new iPhone model that will compete directly with the Samsung Galaxy Note. The new iPhone will use a supercapicitor stylus that offers a more pen-like feel according to a new rumor out of South Korea.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Oct 2017 12:41
More modules can be added via the modular rail system by sliding down the keyboard lid. (Source: Pi-Top)

Pi-Top adds 14-inch screen upgrade to its modular Raspberry Pi notebook

Pi-Top's modular rail system that comes with the new notebook case allows users to add more optional modules. In addition to the new 14-inch 1080o display with the case, Pi-Top also included a Videocore IV 3D GPU, an hdmi port and an 8 GB microSD card preinstalled with the Android-based Polaris OS.
Bogdan Solca, 16 Oct 2017 12:26
The Razer smartphone has appeared in the wild. (Source: Techbyte)

Razer's new gaming smartphone appears in the wild

Razer's gaming-focused smartphone has made an appearance in the wild ahead of its November 1 launch. The device shown in the leak, however, appears to be a pre-production prototype that was circulated by Razer to developers and might not be completely representative of the final model.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Oct 2017 11:38
Samsung Bixby in native context mode (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Bixby 2.0 might arrive this week

Although the current version still has to add support for a few widely used languages, Samsung Bixby 2.0 is apparently on its way and the updated virtual assistant is expected to come with improved third-party integration and support for other devices than smartphones.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Oct 2017 07:55
Oct 15, 2017
Windows Contacts application showing the Fluent Design changes. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft shares video showing off Windows 10's beautiful new Fluent Design System

With the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update due on the 17th of October, Microsoft has released a quick look at some of the beautiful Fluent Design changes which will be showing up on our PCs soon.
Craig Ward, 15 Oct 2017 23:57
OnePlus logo. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus makes statement regarding data collection, will release update to reduce what is transmitted

OnePlus co-founder, Carl Pei, has posted a response to the data collection being performed by his company. Some details were given on what purpose the collected data had, and what OnePlus will do going forward.
Craig Ward, 15 Oct 2017 23:05
Oct 14, 2017
Blackberry Motion. (Source: Evan Blass)

Blackberry teases us with a first look video of the new Blackberry Motion

Blackberry has also given more information on phone specifications and confirmed that they will continue to make phones with physical and virtual keyboards.
Craig Ward, 14 Oct 2017 21:41
Flag of the Peoples Republic of China. (Source: PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay)

Qualcomm trying to get iPhone sales banned in China

Qualcomm has filed several lawsuits in China in an attempt to block iPhone sales over patent disputes.
Craig Ward, 14 Oct 2017 19:53
Alleco Alltab waterproof Android tablet (Source: Alleco)

Alltab underwater tablet now official

The Finnish-made Alleco Alltab is an Android tablet based on the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 that can operate down to 90 meters (TechRec version) or 150 meters (MilPro variant) and targets commercial and military divers.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2017 14:35
Study claims one in four users spend at least 7 hours on their smartphones everyday (Source: evoke.ie)

Study claims one in four users spend at least 7 hours on their smartphones everyday

The average user is willing to purchase a new smartphone for $400 USD or more every 21 months with Apple in the "top three most preferred brands" across all regions.
Allen Ngo, 14 Oct 2017 01:26
Oct 13, 2017
MSI Optix AG32R Freesync Monitor. (Source: MSI)

Curved 32-inch 165 Hz Freesync gaming monitor with 1 ms response time from MSI

MSI have released their new Optix AG32C, with high-end features and AMD Freesync technology for reduced screen tearing.
Craig Ward, 13 Oct 2017 23:34
Razer Phone Android smartphone for gamers specs on GFXBench (Source: GFXBench)

The Razer Phone surfaces on GFXBench with Snapdragon 835 onboard

The handset for gamers that goes as the Razer Phone is expected to show up on November 1, and according to GFXBench it features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 8 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a 5.7-inch 1440p touchscreen display.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2017 22:05
Samsung J2 (2017) (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases the entry-level J2 (2017) in India

Samsung has recently listed the new J2 (2017) on its official Indian page. The J2 comes with a price tag in the region of $110, which some would consider quite high for a device straight out of 2012.
Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2017 21:40
T-Mobile LG Stylo 3 Plus Android phablet (Source: T-Mobile)

T-Mobile to eliminate unlimited LTE roaming in Mexico and Canada next month

Less than three years after introducing the "Mobile without Borders" program that offered unlimited LTE roaming in Mexico and Canada, T-Mobile has decided to reduce this amount of full-speed LTE data to just 5 GB.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2017 18:50
The Jumper EZBook 3S is only 0.31-inch thick and very light, weigh 2.7 lbs. (Source: Jumper)

Deal | Get the 14-inch Jumper EZBook 3s ultrabook for only US$278

The razor-thin and lightweight EZBook 3S ultrabook comes with Intel's Celeron N3450 ULV quad-core CPU, coupled with 6 GB DDR3 RAM, and offers an unexpected 256 GB SSD solution. The HD Graphics 500 iGPU powers the 14-inch 1080p IPS display and the 10,000 mAh battery should last for 3-5 hours.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Oct 2017 14:35
The VOstro 7570 combines powerful business features with gaming capabilities. (Source: Dell)

Dell refreshes the Vostro laptop line with Intel gen 7 HQ CPUs and Nvidia GTX 1000 GPUs

The Vostro 7570 comes with two CPU options – the i5-7300HQ and the i7-7700HQ, coupled with up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM. Dell offers only HDD storage up to 1 TB, but Nvidia's GTX 1050/ 1050 Ti/ 1060 GPU options should provide enough power for decent gaming sessions.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Oct 2017 12:31
Quite the lookers.

Blackview to unveil S8, BV9000 Pro, others on October 18

Blackview is billed to unveil three new devices at an event in Hong Kong on October 18. Not much is known about these devices but the company does a have a good track record, so it'll be interesting to see what it offers this time around.
Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2017 10:32
Dr. Kwon Oh-hyun has announced his resignation from Samsung. (Source: AP)

Samsung CEO resigns amid "unprecedented crisis"

One of Samsung's three CEO's has announced his resignation from the South Korean giant. Citing the "unprecedented crisis" facing the company, Kwon Oh-hyun, CEO of Samsung Electronics and Samsung Display will step down in March 2018.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Oct 2017 10:25
The Honor 6C.

Huawei quietly launches the Honor 6C Pro

Huawei has announced the launch of its lower mid-range Honor 6C in Russia without much ado. The regular Honor 6C was a solid offering but we're not so sure about this one, as its "Pro" tag doesn't seem to come with the perks one would expect.
Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2017 10:20
There aren't a lot of better looking devices on the market.

Nubia Z17miniS launched, quad cameras and Snapdragon 653 in tow

From dual rear cameras to quad cameras, OEMs are beginning to get the idea that more is better. The Nubia Z17miniS is the newest device to feature that camera configuration and we can only hope it makes a difference in actual performance. Probably not, we expect.
Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2017 10:13
Huawei Mate 10 Pro may be coming soon with dedicated AI processor (Source: evleaks)

More Huawei Mate 10 Pro images leak ahead of official reveal

The striped back and near bezel-free front are looking more likely for the next Huawei flagship.
Allen Ngo, 13 Oct 2017 07:18
Western Digital's microwave-assisted magnetic recording process. (Source: Western Digital)

40 TB+ hard drives by 2025 thanks to Western Digital's new microwave-assisted writing technology

Western Digital's new microwave-assisted magnetic recording technology allows for huge increases in data density. Capacities of 40 TB plus should be reached within 8 years.
Craig Ward, 13 Oct 2017 01:01
Oct 12, 2017
Microsoft Edge beta for Android showing welcome page (left) and tabs page (right). (Source: Own)

From edge to edge: Sync with the Microsoft Edge browser beta now on Android

A few hours ago Microsoft released the Edge browser beta for Android. The new browser is beautiful, simplistic, and provides easy syncing with Windows 10 PCs.
Craig Ward, 12 Oct 2017 22:26
"Yeah, no." (Source: Twitter)

The only thing the US will be getting from the Nokia 8 is a snub

The Nokia 8 was released a few months ago and while it was a solid offering by the HMD, it didn't come with a lot of the trappings being offered by other flagships. A company executive, in an email to a fan query, has confirmed that the flagship will not be sold in the US.
Ricci Rox, 12 Oct 2017 21:26
The new image sensors will be featured in the 2018 mobile flagships from Samsung. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S9 to integrate the 12 MP ISOCELL Fast 2L9 and 24 MP Slim 2X7 Camera Sensors

The new sensors come with reduced pixel sizes, the ISOCELL Slim 2X7 being the world's first mobile image sensor with 0.9 μm per pixel. These allow for better results in low-light environments and provide improved details with increased resolution. Galaxy S9 and Note 9 are expected to feature both sensors.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Oct 2017 15:32
Apple looks set to tap LG for its pOLED tech for a rumored foldable iPhone. (Source: LG)

Apple could release a foldable iPhone in 2020

Apple and LG are partnering on a foldable iPhone planned for 2020, if a report out of Korea is accurate. With the two companies have partnered on iPhone components in the past, it seems like a plausible response to Samsung's plans to launch a foldable Galaxy Note next year.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Oct 2017 12:35
The new Era 3X comes with a 5-inch 720p and a 3,000 mAh battery. (Source: XOLO)

XOLO releases three budget Era smartphones for the Indian market

The Era 3X/3/2V models are powered by the MediaTek MT6737 and come with a 5-inch 720p screen. The more expensive 3X integrates 3 GB RAM, 16 Gb internal storage and double 13 MP cameras. The 2V model gets 2 GB RAM and a downgraded 8 MP back cam, while the Era 3 is the most affordable, with 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage and 8 MP front / 5MP back cameras.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Oct 2017 11:57
Razer's gaming-focused smartphone will be revealed on November 1. (Source: Razer)

Razer's gaming-focused smartphone will launch November 1

Razer's gaming-focused smartphone is set for a November 1 reveal. The company has teased the device in a landscape gaming mode ahead of its launch via Twitter.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Oct 2017 11:09
Worldwide PC market has stabilized as of Q3 2017 (Source: IDC)

HP and Lenovo make up almost half of all PCs shipped worldwide

Q3 2017 market data reveals a largely stable PC market with Asus suffering the most losses out of the big 5 makers.
Allen Ngo, 12 Oct 2017 09:06
Oct 11, 2017
Oculus Go standalone VR headset. (Source: Oculus)

You can get going with VR for only US$199 with the new 'Oculus Go'

Oculus revealed their new standalone Oculus Go VR headset during the keynote for the first day of the fourth Occulus Connect conference. The Oculus Go is a VR headset and controller which doesn't need an external device to process video.
Craig Ward, 11 Oct 2017 23:24
Liberty secured: Purism's Librem 5 Linux-based smartphone meets crowdfunding goal

Liberty secured: Purism's Librem 5 Linux-based smartphone meets crowdfunding goal

The Librem 5, a smartphone currently in development by Purism, recently reached its USD$1.5 million crowdfunding goal. The device will be designed with privacy in mind and will run a mobile flavor of Purism's own PureOS.
Sam Medley, 11 Oct 2017 20:47
Dual rear cameras make this a compelling package, especially at that price point. (Source: Honor)

The Honor 7X is Huawei's new affordable mid-ranger

The Honor 7X has been officially launched, with it offering an impressive specifications sheet at a range of affordable prices.
Ricci Rox, 11 Oct 2017 19:15
The Meizu Pro 6.

Meizu MX7 billed for Q2 2018 launch

The successor to the Meizu MX6 has been a long time coming and it looks like the wait will go on for a while longer, with a Meizu executive slating the mid-ranger for a spring 2018 launch.
Ricci Rox, 11 Oct 2017 18:17
The post-Volta GPUs are located on the right of the Pegasus board. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia unveils post-Volta GPUs powering the Drive PX Pegasus board for driverless cars

The Drive PX Pegasus board will power future self-driving cars and provides the highest level of autonomy for AI-driven vehicles. The 500 W TDP board comes with 2 Xavier SoCs that integrate 16 ARM processors, two Volta iGPUs and two dedicated GPUs that are built on a totally new architecture (possibly a successor to Volta).
Bogdan Solca, 11 Oct 2017 16:41
ZTE teases the aqua blue color option. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE teases the upcoming Nubia Z17S smartphone

Two new teaser videos showcase the color options and the front/back dual camera setups.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Oct 2017 12:21
Apple's Chief Design Officer Jony Ive. (Source: India Times)

iPhone X was five years in the making says Jony Ive

Apple's Chief Design Officer Jony Ive has revealed that the iPhone X has been five years in development. The process was particularly painstaking with numerous missteps before it finally emerged as the iPhone X we now know today.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Oct 2017 12:09
Future Samsung notebooks could recognize contactless user gestures (Source: Patently Mobile)

Future Samsung notebooks could recognize contactless user gestures

You'll be able to wave 'hi' to your laptop to turn it on if Samsung brings this patent to life.
Allen Ngo, 11 Oct 2017 09:04
Oct 10, 2017
OnePlus 5T unofficial render (Source: GizmoChina)

OnePlus 5T might arrive next month with an 18:9 display

The OnePlus 5T is expected to arrive in early November with a 6-inch touchscreen display that features a generous resolution of 2,160 x 1,080 pixels. Sadly, there are no other details available yet.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2017 23:55
Android One Moto X4. (Source: Motorola)

A production issue delays the Android One Moto X4, won't arrive this week after all

The Android One Moto X4 has had its North American release delayed by a couple of weeks due to a production issue.
Craig Ward, 10 Oct 2017 22:12
The wolf in sheep's clothing which snuck into thousands of unsuspecting digital pens. (Source: SwiftOnSecurity)

A fake Adblock Plus extension has infected about 37,000 Google Chrome users

Posing as the world's most popular ad-blocking software, a fraudulent extension made it onto the Chrome Web Store and tricked tens of thousands of victims into installing what turned out to be a very annoying piece of adware.
John Garcia, 10 Oct 2017 21:42

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