Atom-powered Chuwi Lapbook 12.3 now available for $299 USD for a limited time
June 21, 2017 update: Gearbest is celebrating the launch of the super-thin Chuwi netbook with another promotion for only the first 100 customers.
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Jun 22, 2017
AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 will be a 300 W Vega graphics card
The new Radeon Instinct MI series will cater to professional programmers and machine learning research, but it's also a good first look at what the inevitable consumer-based Vega GPU will bring to the table.
Google Glass gets updated after three years of silence
Both the MyGlass Android app and the firmware on Google Glass devices have been updated out of the blue.
Relive the games of yore with free Sega classics — now available on mobile
The Sega Forever Collection brings five of the best classics to relive the good ol' days.
Archos Kodak tablets coming next month in two screen sizes
The 7-inch and 10.1-inch models will each sport Android 7.0 Nougat, a MicroSD slot for expansion, and special photo-editing software for a starting price of just 100 Euros.
Virgin Mobile goes iPhone-only and offers a year of unlimited talk, text, and data for $1
As part of their new Inner Circle service plan, the British-based MVNO will only sell iPhones. New customers can sign up and get unlimited talk, text, and data for an entire year for only $1.
Jun 21, 2017
IFA 2017 | LG V30 expected to show up at IFA
The next-gen LG V handset is rumored to feature a dual-camera setup, a secondary display, and is also supposed to be IP68-certified. LG V30 should come in three storage variants, and it looks like it will keep the traditional 3.5 mm headphone jack around.
The Asus ZenScreen is a USB-powered 15.6-inch monitor you can take with you anywhere
Asus's ZenScreen MB16AC portable USB-powered monitors go on sale today, but they seem to be in short supply.
Samsung may be developing a 2,000 ppi VR headset
If rumors are to be believed, Samsung is developing an ultra-high resolution OLED display that has a staggering pixel density of 2,000 ppi. This display may be used in a stand alone VR headset from Samsung, which would make for the most immersive VR experience yet.
Intel's Cannonlake may be coming to Chromebooks
Intel's upcoming 10 nm CPUs may make an appearance in Chrome devices, according to a new commit found in the Chromium development repositories.
Withings becomes Nokia Health
HMD Global launches a few Nokia digital health products, bringing back what was once the brand known as Withings. The two first such products are the Nokia Body scale and the Nokia BPM blood pressure monitor.
Lenovo ThinkPad: Anniversary Edition planned for October release (Update: Teaser Image)
The ThinkPad-brand is celebrating its 25. birthday. Lenovo, the manufacturer who took over the ThinkPad-business in 2005 from IBM, is going to celebrate this anniversary with a limited special edition ThinkPad.
ThinkPads have accomplished a lot in 25 years
Lenovo is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ThinkPad lineup with an event in New York City. Let's take a look at a few of the product line's accomplishments over the years.
OnePlus 5 caught gaming benchmarks (again)
Chinese manufacturer OnePlus has been once again caught by XDA in manipulating phone behavior for higher benchmark scores. In this case, the tweaks cause the OnePlus 5 to score around 5 percent higher than other Snapdragon 835 handsets, but at the cost of the phone heating up to nearly 50C.
Spotify hits the Windows Store
Microsoft announced its partnership with Spotify back in early May, and now Spotify for Windows 10 is available for download in the Windows Store. It works with PCs and tablets running the Anniversary Update or a later Windows 10 version.
Increased demand drives up prices for NVIDIA cards
Price history on Amazon shows that there has been a sizable price hike for NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, like the ever-popular GTX 1070. This spike in pricing has been attributed to increased demand at the hands of cryptocurrency miners, who use the cards to drive powerful "mining" rigs.
OnePlus 5 officially hits the launch pad and is more Apple-esque than ever
OnePlus has unveiled the much anticipated upgrade to its smartphone lineup
Recovery image for Windows 10 S now available for the Surface Laptop
It is now possible to recover your Surface Laptop to a Windows 10 S image even after you upgrade to Windows 10 Pro
HTC U11 Solar Red now up for pre-order
After a strong debut on the market, the latest HTC flagship is already coming back with a new color option. Those interested can place their pre-orders for the "Solar Red" HTC U11, a handset that comes for $649 USD, just like its blue and black siblings.
Zenbook 3 Deluxe now available from ASUS
Appearing at CES and again at Computex earlier this year, ASUS has begun the sale of the aptly named Zenbook 3 Deluxe. The core i7 version of this ultra-portable device is available for $1,699 direct from ASUS and other online retailers, such as Amazon and Newegg.
Jun 20, 2017
Intel aims to axe their Joule, Galileo, and Edison SoCs for makers
Intel's Galileo, Jules, and Edison single-board computers will come to an end after this year, according to the company's internal documents. It isn't clear what product(s), if any, will replace them.
A Reuters report adds credibility to the Galaxy Note 8's rumored August launch
Summer is about to get a lot hotter with the upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The premier phablet is expected to be slightly larger than the Galaxy S8 Plus and feature dual rear cameras.
Now you can find employment with Google for Jobs
Google has announced a new tool called Google for Jobs. Google for Jobs uses an existing Google Cloud API and an AI-driven algorithm to help put jobs from many sites in one place.
Sony Xperia XA gets Android Nougat
Not long ago, the Japanese brand released the Nougat firmware update for the Xperia XA Ultra handsets. Now, the time has come for the Xperia XA to get the same treatment, one year since its release with Marshmallow on board.
UMIDIGI Z1 and Z1 Pro unveiled
The UMIDIGI Z1 and Z1 Pro have just been unveiled. 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, Helio P20, 4000mAh battery.
Emporio Armani Connected with Android Wear 2.0 coming in September
The first Emporio Armani Connected smartwatch to launch with Android Wear 2.0 on board is scheduled to hit the market on September 14. Its predecessor, a hybrid smartwatch, made its debut last fall.
New Snapdragon 450 brings 14nm process to the entry-level segment
Qualcomm are not willing to have a rest anytime soon, as they prepare for the launch of their new Snapdragon 450 SoC. The processor, manufactured with a 14nm process, is expected to be an underclocked Snapdragon 625.
Nubia M2 Play launched
Nubia has announced the launch of their new M2 Play, a less powerful variant of their standard Nubia M2. Snapdragon 435, integrated metal body, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, front-mounted fingerprint reader.
Pokemon GO to receive a massive overhaul of its gym battling system
According to the Pokemon GO Team, players can expect "the biggest update to Pokémon GO" to roll out over the coming weeks. The massive update is planned to include an overhaul of the gym battling system in addition to new features like raid battles.
Debian 9 "Stretch" now available
The update brings enhanced security features, more accessible debug tools, and updates to over 51,000 software packages throughout the Debian repositories.
Google takes a hard line on online terror in its new 4-step plan
In a recent blog post, General Counsel at Google Ken Walker delineated the company's mission to combat terrorism online. While Google already devotes a portion of its enormous resources toward counter-terrorism, the company aims to bolster its efforts with a newly published 4-step plan.
Jun 19, 2017
The new LG G6+ adds features missing from the standard G6
Sporting more storage, a Hi-Fi DAC, and wireless charging, the G6+ is the definitive version of LG's flagship smartphone. It's made for customers who don't want to compromise on their music experience, and includes a pair of high quality earphones that further reinforce that point.
Moto Z2 hits AnTuTu
This upcoming 5.5-inch handset is expected to arrive on June 27, packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, as well as a dual camera setup.
Amazon acquires Whole Foods
The company that started by selling only non-processed foods back in 1978 as SaferWay and grew to a chain of no less than 431 markets, all located in the US, joins Amazon for $13.7 billion.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) leaks online
This slate surfaced on GFXBench under the codename SM-T835 featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage. An IFA launch might be in the cards, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
The YotaPhone 3 aims to refine the concept of an E Ink phone
Specifications for the next iteration of the YotaPhone were disclosed after the China-Russia Expo in Harbin. Insider sources suggest that the device may not be the high-spec flagship device that consumers were expecting.
British intelligence claims North Korea is behind WannaCry, though doubts persist
US and British intelligence services believe that they tracked the WannaCry ransomware to North Korea via attributing it to the Lazarus Group, who hacked Sony Pictures in 2014 preceding the release of the comedy film "The Interview".
This year's Nvidia April Fool's joke is now a reality
The software may still be a pipe dream, but at least some lucky few will get to own a very cool-looking 64 GB USB thumb drive. Gamers have until the end of this week to register and be included in the drawing.
Jun 17, 2017
Images of UMIDIGI Z1 and Z1 Pro released
UMIDIGI are set for the unveiling of their new Z1 and Z1 Pro devices. FHD AMOLED display, 6GB of RAM, dual rear cameras, Helio P20.
New Sharp device with Snapdragon 660 spotted on Geekbench
A new Sharp device, listed as the "Sharp FS8016", surfaced on Geekbench earlier on. Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM, Android 7.1.1 Nougat.
Is Windows 10 S really faster?
Microsoft has advertised Windows 10 S as faster than regular Windows 10, but the reality is that it just needs less maintenance.
Full Windows 10 on Snapdragon could mean big(.LITTLE) improvements
Windows 10 running on ARM chips won't necessarily mean you'll be trading speed for endurance; ARM's big.LITTLE specialized core technology will mean big improvements in both stamina and performance.
Microsoft gives an enigmatic promise of what its Surface brand smartphone might be
Microsoft executives have made intriguing promises of what we should expect from the company's upcoming Surface branded smartphone device. More accurately, Microsoft has told us what not to expect from the device: anything but the ordinary.
Intel Cannonlake may have to wait until Q2 2018
Intel is taking it slow with the 10 nm fabrication process while smartphone manufacturers continue to flock and invest in even smaller 5 nm chips.
Deal: One of the best budget smartphones, the Moto G4 Plus, is on sale for US$149
A mid-range handset with a budget price, the Moto G4 Plus is now on sale for cheaper than ever at US$149 — US$100 off the starting price.
iFixit gives unfavorable review for the Surface Laptop
Want to crack open a Surface Laptop? You'll have to destroy it with a knife first.
Android users can now have Microsoft's Cortana as their default assistant
With the latest update to its Android application, Cortana can now be set to the default search assistant. This means Android users now have the option of replacing Google Assistant, with direct access to Cortana from the home screen.
Dell now has 7 Ubuntu-driven premium laptops in its portfolio
Next to the seven different laptops with Ubuntu Linux on board, Dell also has a 27-inch all-in-one desktop PC that runs this well-known distro. The Kaby Lake-powered models come with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, while their Skylake-driven siblings run Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
Jun 16, 2017
LeEco in shambles as company closes service center in Shanghai
LeEco is having significant issues after the disaster that was its expansion into the US. New information claims that the company is already shutting down service centers at home in China.
Ready Player Four: Atari is back in the video game console business
Oh it's true! Atari, grandfather of modern gaming, is back with a brand new gaming console. The Ataribox resembles an updated 2600, but next to nothing is known about its specs or purpose.
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