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Jun 6, 2017
Oppo R11 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and dual cameras

Oppo unveils R11 smartphone

The highlights of the new Oppo handset include a 20 MP selfie camera, a dual-camera setup on the back. This 5.5-inch smartphone has a Snapdragon 660 processor inside and 4 GB RAM.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jun 2017 14:30
Honor 9 billed for June 12 release

Honor 9 billed for June 12 release

The Honor 9 is set to be released on June 12. It will feature the Kirin 960, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.
Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2017 13:05
Apple macOS "High Sierra" now official with advanced storage, video and graphics tech

WWDC 2017 | Apple macOS "High Sierra" now official

The developer preview of the next-gen macOS is already available to Apple Developer Program members, while a public beta for all Mac users is scheduled to kick off later this month. The free software update is expected to arrive this fall, packing various refinements to Photos, Safari, Mail, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jun 2017 12:55
Apple rolled out Kaby Lake and optional 16GB of RAM across the entire MacBook line. (Source: MacRumors)

WWDC 2017 | MacBooks finally see upgrade to Kaby Lake

Apple has updated their MacBook and MacBook Pro lines of notebooks with Kaby Lake CPUs, optional 16GB of RAM for all models, and improved dedicated graphics for the 15-inch MacBook Pro. The base model MacBook Pro 13 also saw a price-drop to US$1299.
Douglas Black, 06 Jun 2017 04:29
Apple's new iMac Pro packs server-grade specs in an All-in-One chassis. (Source: Apple)

WWDC 2017 | Apple introduces new iMac AIOs, including the powerful iMac Pro

Apple's new All-in-Ones are equipped with Intel Kaby Lake CPUs, Iris Pro integrated graphics, and options for high-res displays and dedicated AMD Radeon GPUs. The iMac Pro, a completely new device, will pack a punch with an 18-core Xeon processor and AMD Vega graphics.
Sam Medley, 06 Jun 2017 02:42
ZTE announces new pricey mid-range device - V870

ZTE announces new pricey mid-range device - V870

ZTE are billed to announce the release of their new mid-range device, the V870. It will come with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and the Snapdragon 435.
Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2017 00:40
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0 Android tablet coming soon with WiFi Onlye

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0 shows up online

Only a few days after its 10-inch sibling surfaced officially, the 8-inch MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0 shows up online with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor and Harman Kardon speakers on board.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jun 2017 00:20
Jun 5, 2017
Moto Z2 Play Android smartphone coming to India early June 2017

Moto Z2 Play coming to India this Thursday

This 5.5-inch handset with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 under the hood, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage or 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage space hits the Indian market with a free Moto Armor pack for every pre-order.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 21:55
Apple brings VR to macOS with Metal and AMD's Radeon 500 series GPUs

WWDC 2017 | Apple brings VR to macOS with Metal and AMD's Radeon 500 series GPUs

The new Metal 2 and Metal for VR APIs bring VR support to macOS for the first time, as well as support for external GPUs and AMD's RX 500 series graphics cards.
Sam Medley, 05 Jun 2017 21:34
Source: Apple

WWDC 2017 | Apple shows off WatchOS 4 at WWDC

The updated OS brings some small tweaks, including a Siri-enabled watch face, better music management, and the ability to sync activity tracking to select exercise machines.
Sam Medley, 05 Jun 2017 21:31
OnePlus 5 launch date teaser image reveals June 20 as date of arrival

OnePlus 5 to launch in two weeks

A new OnePlus 5-related teaser surfaced on Weibo, this time showing a calendar with the number 20 circled and the "Save the date" tagline next to it. These being said, we should get ready for the arrival of the new OnePlus handset.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 19:35
Xiaomi device with Snapdragon 660 to launch as the Mi 6X

Xiaomi device with Snapdragon 660 to launch as the Mi 6X

Xiaomi's new device, spotted carrying a Snapdragon 660 on GFXBench a while ago, has been speculated to be released as the Mi 6X.
Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2017 18:41
PCMark 10 promises more relevant benchmarks at less than half the runtime

PCMark 10 promises more relevant benchmarks at less than half the runtime

The benchmark focuses on four test groups identified as Essentials, Productivity, Digital Content Creation, and Gaming with a revamped UI based on 3DMark and VRMark.
Allen Ngo, 05 Jun 2017 18:15
Amazon Fire Phone smartphone to get a successor currently known as "Ice"

Amazon Fire Phone successor in the works as "Ice"

Two unnamed sources who spoke to Gadgets360 reveal the plans to replace fire with ice, this supposedly being the name of Amazon's next generation of smartphones. These handsets are expected to come with a Snapdragon 435 processor, Android 7.1.1, and a price tag around $100 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 17:05
OnePlus 3 Android flagship gets new Open Beta update, next to OnePlus 3T

New OxygenOS Open Beta builds now available

The new beta software updates based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat target the OnePlus 3, which gets OxygenOS Open Beta 17, while its younger sibling, namely OnePlus 3T, receives OxygenOS Open Beta 8.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 09:45
Nextbit Robin Android smartphone receives 7.1.1 Nougat update in early June 2017

Nextbit Robin receives Android 7.1.1

The new firmware for this handset now supported by Razer comes with the official patches from Google dated April 1, 2017. It has 560 MB in size and provides overall performance and security improvements.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 08:55
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Android smartphone listed on Amazon France

Samsung might announce the Galaxy J5 (2017) smartphone today

This 5.2-inch Android handset has been spotted on Amazon with a full metal body, packing an octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and running Android 7.0 Nougat.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 07:45
Dell downplays popularity of slate tablets ahead of Apple's WDCC next week

Dell downplays popularity of slate tablets ahead of Apple's WWDC next week

Dell cites a shrinking tablet market to boast its successful and fast-growing series of 2-in-1 XPS and Latitude notebooks.
Allen Ngo, 05 Jun 2017 03:23
Zotac shows off its own classy eGPU Thunderbolt 3 docking station

COMPUTEX 2017 | Zotac shows off its own classy eGPU Thunderbolt 3 docking station

The market for external graphics cards seems to be growing exponentially this year with announcements left and right. The latest is a miniature eGPU dock from Zotac able to accept graphics cards of up to 22 cm in length with a launch date no earlier than Q4 2017.
Allen Ngo, 05 Jun 2017 02:57
Jun 4, 2017
Source: Android Police

Andy Rubin's Essential brand accused of trademark infringement

Spigen, a smartphone manufacturer that owns trademark rights to the term "Essential," has sent a Cease and Desist order to Andy Rubin's Essential company. Claiming that Essential infringed on their copyright, Spigen demanded that Essential stop using the trademark.
Sam Medley, 04 Jun 2017 22:54
Zotac PI225 is the world's smallest mini PC

COMPUTEX 2017 | Zotac PI225 is the world's smallest mini PC

The super-thin box can be mounted on a wall and will integrate just two USB Type-C ports for video out.
Allen Ngo, 04 Jun 2017 18:32
Gigabyte's Sabre line makes a powerful quad-core CPU and capable GTX 1050Ti graphics more affordable. (Source: Simon Leitner/Notebookcheck)

Gigabyte updates affordable Sabre 15 and 17 gaming notebooks

Gigabyte has updated its budget-oriented Sabre 15 and 17 laptops, as well as introduced a new Sabre Pro 15 which features a GTX 1060 and slightly more premium design.
Douglas Black, 04 Jun 2017 11:57
The use of large heat-sinks and a 15-watt Kaby Lake CPU mean that the Cubi 3 will provide adequate performance completely silently. (Source: Tek.no)

MSI outs fanless Cubi 3 Kaby Lake powered mini PC

A fanless 15W Kaby Lake-powered mini desktop is a new addition to MSI’s Cubi line of small form-factor PCs.
Hassan Arshad Chattha & Douglas Black, 04 Jun 2017 07:38
Console-sized but far more powerful, a small form-factor PC opens up many more possibilities for those who can't spare the space for a traditional desktop.

Zotac Magnus puts small form-factor gaming PCs into the spotlight

Hardware manufacturers have listened to the fans (and sales numbers) and are finally taking small form-factor (SFF) gaming PCs seriously.
Hassan Arshad Chattha & Douglas Black, 04 Jun 2017 06:56
The Malware, developed by a Chinese digital marketing company, hijacks the victim's browser and can then steal their private information or install additional malware. (Source: Check Point Threat Intelligence)

Chinese "Fireball" malware infects almost 250 million computers

Chinese company Rafotech has been found to be responsible for the current epidemic of the "Fireball" malware, which has affected nearly 250 million computers worldwide. Fireball is usually installed by piggybacking on an installer of wanted software; it then hijacks the user's browser and can then proceed to do anything from spying to dropping additional malware.
Hassan Arshad Chattha, 04 Jun 2017 06:34
Qualcomm announces launch of new Quick Charge 4+

Qualcomm announces launch of new Quick Charge 4+

Qualcomm has announced the launch of their new Quick Charge 4+ and its said to charge up to 15% faster than Quick Charge 4.0.
Ricci Rox, 04 Jun 2017 00:24
Jun 3, 2017
The Tex Yoda II looks the part, but whether their own version of a "TrackPoint" can live up to a real ThinkPad's remains to be seen. (Source: Tom's Hardware)

The Tex Yoda II is a mechanical keyboard inspired by ThinkPads

Two-man Taiwanese team Tex Electronics is pitching a micro-mechanical keyboard straight at ThinkPad fans. Called the "Tex Yoda II", the mechanical keyboard features Cherry MX Brown switches, a TrackPoint-ish pointer, and a suite of three mouse buttons.
Douglas Black, 03 Jun 2017 13:33
HP Envy 13 2017 coming with Nvidia MX150 graphics

COMPUTEX 2017 | HP Envy 13 2017 Ultrabook coming with Nvidia MX150 graphics

Not to be forgotten amidst the hoopla surrounding Max-Q laptops is the refreshed Envy 13 sporting Nvidia's entry-level Pascal GPU.
Allen Ngo, 03 Jun 2017 06:17
Microsoft Suface Pro 2017 now available for pre-order for $799 USD

Microsoft Suface Pro 2017 now available for pre-order for $799 USD

Students with a .edu email address may quality for a 10 percent discount down to just $719 or shell out $2699 for the highest-end SKU.
Allen Ngo, 03 Jun 2017 00:55
Jun 2, 2017
Nokia 3 Android smartphone to receive Android O, next to Nokia 5 and Nokia 6

Nokia 3, 5, and 6 will receive Android O

Although the Nokia 3, 5, and 6 still have to become available for purchase outside China, HMD Global has just confirmed that all three handsets would get Android O once Google delivers the new firmware to its OEM partners.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2017 15:25
Samsung Bixby virtual assistant US launch delayed due to multiple problems

Samsung delays Bixby's US launch

Although the Galaxy S8 and S8+ flagships are available in the US and Bixby should have been ready at launch as well, it looks like Samsung's virtual assistant is facing English syntax and grammar issues and fixing them might take a while.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2017 13:55
LG logo, LG Pay now available in South Korea

LG Pay debuts in South Korea

After a few long delays, this new mobile payment service that uses the Wireless Magnetic Communication technology launches in South Korea. LG G6 owners will be able to use it after performing a software update.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2017 11:15
New budget Xiaomi device spotted in the wild

New budget Xiaomi device spotted in the wild

An unidentified device leaked on Weibo earlier. 5" display, Yun OS, no fingerprint reader.
Ricci Rox, 02 Jun 2017 08:56
Source: Android Pure

Oppo R11 press images leaked

The leaked press images reveal the color options of the phone and confirm some of the rumors concerning the phone's design.
Sam Medley, 02 Jun 2017 07:03
The Aorus "Gaming Box" is less than half the size of competing external graphics docks. (Source: LaptopMag)

Aorus releases compact eGPU complete with a mini GTX 1070

Gigabyte (via subsidiary Aorus) has released a Thunderbolt 3 external graphics dock that is specifically designed around miniaturized desktop GPUs. Additionally, the US$599 dock beats the competition by coming with a GTX 1070 pre-installed.
Douglas Black, 02 Jun 2017 06:38
Source: Pokemon Go

The Pokemon Company catches huge boost in profits

Due to the success of Pokémon Go, The Pokémon Company saw their net profits jump from $5.6 million in 2015 to over $140 million in 2016.
Sam Medley, 02 Jun 2017 05:09
Ultra-lightweight Toshiba Portégé X30-D notebook now available

Ultra-lightweight Toshiba Portégé X30-D notebook now available in Europe

Matte FHD touchscreens and a starting weight of just over 1 kg make the new 13.3-inch X30-D attractive for business travelers. SKUs start at 1600 Euros and are not yet available in the US.
Allen Ngo, 02 Jun 2017 02:25
Intel and Microsoft moving forward with always-on eSIM PCs

Intel and Microsoft moving forward with always-on eSIM PCs

Notebook PCs will soon have WWAN/LTE capabilities without requiring external SIM cards or special modems.
Allen Ngo, 02 Jun 2017 01:34
Jun 1, 2017
The Moto Z2 Play, pictured here alongside four new Moto Mods. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Z2 Play announced alongside new Moto Mods, coming this summer

The successor to last-year's surprisingly capable Moto Z Play is now official and coming soon. The Moto Z2 Play will hit US shores this summer, come with an upper mid-range price tag, and bring several new Moto Mods in tow.
John Garcia, 01 Jun 2017 22:25
Nubia Z17 launched - Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, Quick Charge 4.0

Nubia Z17 launched - Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, Quick Charge 4.0

The Nubia Z17 launched today. It features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, Quick Charge 4.0, and dual rear cameras.
Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2017 21:31
The EVGA SC17 1080 looks just like the 1070 model, only slightly thicker. (Source: EVGA)

COMPUTEX 2017 | EVGA's SC17 gaming notebook will soon have a GTX 1080 variant

A new EVGA SC17 laptop featuring Nvidia's premier mobile graphics card is coming this summer. The GTX 1080 is not the only upgrade, however; an unlocked Intel Kaby Lake processor also makes the cut.
John Garcia, 01 Jun 2017 21:02
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 Android tablet now official with Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 and Nougat-based firmware

COMPUTEX 2017 | Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 now official

This new tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 435 processor, featuring up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. It comes with Android Nougat with EMUI 5.1 on top and will be available in gold, white, and space gray. The prices have not been unveiled yet.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Jun 2017 14:25
Prototype of Snapdragon 835-powered notebooks unveiled

COMPUTEX 2017 | Prototype of Snapdragon 835-powered notebooks unveiled

Mobile processor heavyweights, Qualcomm, unveiled a prototype of a notebook running Windows 10 on a Snapdragon 835 SoC.
Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2017 13:10
The only catch (beyond owning a compatible Logitech mouse) is that the computers must be on the same wireless network. (Source: Logitech)

Logitech Flow allows you to use one mouse with up to 3 PCs simultaneously

Logitech has released its new "Flow" software as part of the Logitech Options suite. Flow allows a user to use a single compatible mouse to not only use one mouse across computers as if they were external monitors, but also copy and paste files and text.
Douglas Black, 01 Jun 2017 11:39
AMD reaffirms July launch window for its next generation Vega series of GPUs

AMD reaffirms July launch window for its next generation Vega series of GPUs

AMD is remaining tight-lipped on details about its Polaris successor and will instead be saving all the details for Siggraph 2017 late next month.
Allen Ngo, 01 Jun 2017 05:09
Lithium battery catches fire aboard flight to San Francisco (Source: CNN)

Lithium-ion battery catches fire aboard flight to San Francisco

A single faulty AA battery belonging to a passenger was responsible for an emergency landing two hours into the cross-country flight.
Allen Ngo, 01 Jun 2017 02:45
May 31, 2017
QNAP TS-x77 Series NAS with AMD Ryzen processor

COMPUTEX 2017 | QNAP announces the world's first AMD Ryzen NAS

The new TS-x77 NAS will hit the market in the third quarter with 6, 8, and 12-bay models, all powered by Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processors, next to up to 64 GB DDR4 memory. The pre-release version will be on display at COMPUTEX Taipei until the end of the week.
Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2017 23:55
The Sony DPT-RP1 is aimed at business professionals and students. (Source: Sony)

Sony's digital paper tablet is headed stateside in the coming weeks

Sony's DPT-RP1 e-Ink tablet, formerly limited to Japan, is making the trip overseas to the US. The high-end PDF reader will be available sometime in June and retail for $700.
John Garcia, 31 May 2017 23:10
The Asus Zenfone AR's launch is right around the corner. (Source: ASUS)

Asus provides a clearer launch window for the ZenFone AR handset

Taiwan will be the first region to experience ASUS' take on augmented reality. The Zenfone AR will launch in that market mid-June. US customers will have to wait until late June or early July to get their hands on the Tango-powered smartphone.
John Garcia, 31 May 2017 22:06
Xiaomi MIUI 8 custom Android UI successor coming in July

MIUI 9 might roll out in July

Although Xiaomi revealed that MIUI 9 is expected to roll out in July, there is still no official launch day to talk about at this stage. The list of features expected to arrive with the updated UI includes split-screen capabilities, picture-in-picture mode, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2017 21:45

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