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May 31, 2017
Crowdfunded Eve V tablet now closer to launch than ever (Source: Roland Quandt)

COMPUTEX 2017 | Crowdfunded Eve V tablet now closer to launch than ever

The Eve V is marketed as a tablet that the Surface Pro 4 should have been. Features include double USB Type-C ports, Thunderbolt 3 support, larger capacity battery, fingerprint reader, and Bluetooth-enabled detachable keyboard base.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 21:39
The Bronze Pink version of the Xperia XZ Premium is quite eye-catching. (Source: Sony Mobile)

Sony Xperia XZ Premium now has an official release date and price

The Xperia XZ Premium's June launch estimate has been revised to a more exact date: June 19. Pre-orders for the new handset will begin one week earlier. An official price of $799 has also been announced by Sony.
John Garcia, 31 May 2017 19:00
MSI Vortex G25VR mini PC hinting at September launch window for 8th generation Intel Core i7

COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI Vortex G25VR mini PC hinting at September launch window for 8th generation Intel Core i7

MSI is not disclosing the exact CPU model, but it's highly likely that the G25VR will coincide with the launch of the impending Kaby Lake successor.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 18:51
Asus ZenPad 10 Android tablets Z301ML and Z301MFL now official

COMPUTEX 2017 | Asus ZenPad 10 Z301ML and Z301MFL now official

These new 10-inch tablets come with Android Nougat out of the box and MediaTek processors, one of them having a full HD display, while the other's touchscreen provides a lower resolution (HD).
Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2017 18:40
BlackBerry KEYone Android flagship with QWERTY keyboard now available in the US via Amazon and Best Buy

BlackBerry KEYone hits the US via Amazon and Best Buy

After being available for pre-order for almost two weeks, this new BlackBerry flagship that features a full QWERTY keypad is finally reaching select Best Buy physical stores, as well as Amazon and BestBuy.com.
Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2017 13:55
Aorus X5 MD joins the Max-Q bandwagon with GTX 1080 graphics

COMPUTEX 2017 | Aorus X5 MD joins the Max-Q bandwagon with GTX 1080 graphics

The 15-inch X5 series gets yet another internal refresh with the fastest Max-Q GPU available. Exact launch dates and prices are still unknown.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 08:39
AMD teased Ryzen mobile chips for every portable form-factor.

COMPUTEX 2017 | AMD talks up Ryzen Mobile, showcases more laptops

AMD gave a few more details on its future plans for Ryzen-powered laptops, including 2-in-1, thin-and-light, gaming, and consumer form-factors. Two new AMD-powered (FX, not Ryzen) laptops from Acer and Dell were also showcased.
Douglas Black, 31 May 2017 08:31
MSI WS63 workstation to be refreshed with unannounced Quadro GPU this July

COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI WS63 workstation to be refreshed with unannounced Quadro GPU this July

The Nvidia Max-Q series may not only be for gamers - this same technology could soon come to the Quadro series for mobile workstations.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 07:25
The Ryzen and Radeon-powered ROG Strix is visually indistinct from the rest of the ROG Strix lineup.

COMPUTEX 2017 | First Ryzen laptop is Asus's ROG Strix GL702ZC

Asus has unveiled the world's first Ryzen-powered notebook, the ROG Strix GL702ZC. The laptop is 17.3-inches, supports FreeSync 2.0, and is powered by a Ryzen 7 1700 8-core desktop CPU and a mobile Radeon RX 580 GPU.
Douglas Black, 31 May 2017 07:04
Intel confirms Core i9 series with SKUs up to 18 cores for $2000 USD

COMPUTEX 2017 | Intel confirms enthusiast Core i9 series with SKUs up to 18 cores for $2000 USD

The unlocked X-series will consist of processors spanning from the Core i5-7640X for $242 USD all the way up to the $2000 Core i9-7980XE.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 04:01
The Compute Card is meant for a different audience than the consumer-oriented Compute Stick. (Source: Intel)

COMPUTEX 2017 | Intel's credit card-sized PC fully detailed

Intel has revealed more details on the Compute Card this Computex. The Card will be available in four SKUs and will begin shipping in August. Pricing is not confirmed.
Douglas Black, 31 May 2017 03:53
Asus unveils Zenpad 3s 8.0 Z582KL with 2K resolution display

COMPUTEX 2017 | Asus unveils Zenpad 3s 8.0 Z582KL with 2K resolution display

The ZenPad 3s 8.0 will be both the successor to last year's ZenPad 3 8.0 and the smaller brother to the current ZenPad 3s 10. Display resolution and battery capacity will remain identical to last year's model.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 02:23
May 30, 2017
Source: Dell

COMPUTEX 2017 | Dell unveils VR-ready Inspiron 27 7000 All-in-One desktop PC

The AIO can be configured with up to a Ryzen 7 1700 CPU and up to a Radeon RX 580 for VR gaming.
Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 23:58
Thin and flexible, the Asus ZenBook Flip S is a good fit in any situation. (Source: ASUS)

COMPUTEX 2017 | Asus Zenbook Flip S is the thinnest 2-in-1 laptop yet

At 10.9 millimeters thin and just over 2 pounds heavy, the new ZenBook Flip S from Asus is the epitome of portability as far as convertible notebooks go.
John Garcia, 30 May 2017 23:45
Source: Dell

COMPUTEX 2017 | Dell announces Inspiron 24 5000 AIO with AMD APU and GPU options

The All-in-One features AMD APUs and an optional Radeon RX560. The 23.8-inch display can be configured with or without touch and ships with an optional articulating arm.
Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 22:32
Dell launch new Inspiron gaming desktop

COMPUTEX 2017 | Dell launch new Inspiron gaming desktop

Dell has announced the release of their new gaming desktop. The desktop, designed with VR capabilities in mind, will feature the latest Ryzen processors.
Ricci Rox, 30 May 2017 22:23
Source: Gigabyte

COMPUTEX 2017 | Gigabyte unveils P56XT notebook powered by a GTX 1070

The performance-oriented laptop features a Core i7-7700HQ CPU and an NVIDIA GTX 1070, as well as options for a 4K screen, up to 4 storage drives, and a per-key RGB-backlit keyboard.
Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 20:35
Xiaomi Mi Note 3 renders surface

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 renders surface

Renders of the Mi Note 3 leaked earlier in the day, with the device shown sporting dual rear cameras and a front-mounted fingerprint reader.
Ricci Rox, 30 May 2017 19:53
The Gigabyte Aero 15 features smartphone-like screen bezels. (Source: Gigabyte)

COMPUTEX 2017 | Gigabyte shows off its Aero 15 notebook with thin-bezel display

Unveiled earlier this month, the Aero 15 is the centerpiece in Gigabyte's professional notebook lineup at Computex. The laptop's most noticeable feature is its nearly bezel-free display, which measures 15.6 inches yet fits into a 14-inch chassis.
John Garcia, 30 May 2017 18:42
Source: Acer

COMPUTEX 2017 | Acer's ultra-thin Predator Triton 700 gaming notebook is coming in August

The Triton 700, which was announced in April, is shaping up to be one of the leaders in the renewed push of thin-and-light gaming notebooks.
Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 17:48
Samsung Galaxy Feel Android smartphone launches in Japan

Samsung Galaxy Feel unveiled in Japan

This 4.7-inch handset runs Android Nougat out of the box and features 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, as well as a 16 MP main camera. The price and launch date are not known yet.
Codrut Nistor, 30 May 2017 17:10
"Unknown heart" might be Nokia 9, shows up on Geekbench with 8 GB RAM

Unknown Nokia handset with 8 GB RAM hits Geekbench

Although Nokia 9 supposedly surfaced on Geekbench a while ago as HMD Global TA-1004 with 4 GB RAM, now we hear that this upcoming flagship might launch with no less than 8 GB RAM. However, nothing is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 30 May 2017 16:05
The Lab - Crowdsourcing program for the OnePlus 5

The Lab - Crowdsourcing program for the OnePlus 5

OnePlus are back with their crowdsourcing program, The Lab, where users get the chance to win a OnePlus 5.
Ricci Rox, 30 May 2017 14:04
The Essential Phone's titanium and ceramic exterior means it won't blemish like its competitors. (Source: Essential)

Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is powerful, modular, and gorgeous

Android creator Andy Rubin has revealed his vision for what an Android phone should be: the Essential Phone. The Essential Phone distinguishes itself with a nearly full-front display and a sleek titanium and ceramic chassis, but it also is designed to be modular. The phone will ship out of the box with a dock and a 360-degree camera module.
Douglas Black, 30 May 2017 13:48
This slide from Intel's 2017 CES presentation forecast a more conservative 15 percent performance increase over Kaby Lake. (Source: Intel)

Intel's 8th gen Coffee Lake 15W chips to be up to 30% faster

Intel's presentation at Computex revealed a 15W 8th generation (presumably mobile) CPU with 4 cores and 8 threads. The unnamed chip was shown outperforming a Kaby Lake i7-7500U CPU by 30% in SYSmark 2014.
Douglas Black, 30 May 2017 12:43
The X9's design has somewhat changed since it appeared as a concept on display during CES. (Source: Techradar)

COMPUTEX 2017 | Gigabyte introduces new X9 and X5 MD gaming notebooks

Gigabyte has unveiled updates to its Aorus sub-brand of premium gaming notebooks at Computex, including the monstrously powerful X9 as well as updated X5 MD and X7 DT.
Douglas Black, 30 May 2017 10:32
Ultra-thin Asus ROG Zephyrus is Razer's latest competitor

COMPUTEX 2017 | Ultra-thin Asus ROG Zephyrus is Razer's latest competitor

The Zephyrus sports Nvidia's new low-power GTX 1080 Max-Q GPU and utilizes a completely new design that is a departure from everything we've known so far in the ROG series.
Allen Ngo, 30 May 2017 07:00
Source: MSI

COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI debuts monster GT75VR Titan gaming notebook

The GT75VR Titan is a gaming powerhouse with dual GTX 1070s, an unlocked i7-7820HK CPU, and a 4K 120 Hz display that MSI says covers 100% of the AdobeRGB spectrum.
Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 07:00
MSI's vigor GK80 is a fully RGB-backlit keyboard. (Source: MSI)

COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI introduces new peripherals for gaming desktops and notebooks

MSI's new peripherals feature premium specifications and MSI's new Mystic Light RGB lighting scheme for a fully customizable setup.
Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 07:00
Nvidia Max-Q Pascal will bring GTX 1080 graphics to super-thin notebooks

COMPUTEX 2017 | Nvidia Max-Q Pascal will bring GTX 1080 graphics to super-thin notebooks

"Maximum performance at the maximum efficiency state" was the design philosophy for the latest Max-Q series of GPUs for the next generation of gaming laptops. As a first step, Nvidia will be launching three new GPUs, the GTX 1080, 1070 and 1060 with Max-Q technology.
Allen Ngo, 30 May 2017 06:54
MSI teasing new GE63VR /GE73VR design refresh the series deserves

COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI teasing new GE63VR /GE73VR Raider design refresh the series deserves

The mainstream GE series will get 120 Hz/3 ms HDR displays with updated Cooler Boost 5 heat pipes and individually-lit RGB keys.
Allen Ngo, 30 May 2017 06:00
MSI refreshes GS63VR/GS73VR with GTX 1070 GPU and 3 ms HDR display

COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI refreshes GS63VR/GS73VR with GTX 1070 GPU and 120 Hz/3 ms HDR display

Same design and faster performance. MSI is claiming the "world's fastest 120Hz/3ms display" for its 2017 GS series with even faster GPU options.
Allen Ngo, 30 May 2017 02:19
May 29, 2017
Moto E4 billed for July launch

Moto E4 billed for July launch

A leak surfacing today has touted the Moto E4 for a July 17 release. The device will sport a 5" HD display, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage memory.
Ricci Rox, 29 May 2017 22:19
Maze Alpha processor details now official Helio P25

Maze Alpha confirmed to use the Helio P25 SoC

Initially unveiled without any details about the processor, the Maze Alpha phablet is now one step closer to its launch, as Maze Mobile has just confirmed the use of MediaTek's Helio P25 SoC.
Codrut Nistor, 29 May 2017 19:20
JLab Audio JBuds Pro Bluetooth wireless earbuds now available

JLab Audio launchess three new wireless earbuds

The three new products that succeed the award-winning Epic2 Bluetooth Sport Earbuds retail at prices between $24.99 USD and $39.99 USD, all offering a six-hour battery life and, IP55 dust/sweatproof rating, as well as Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity.
Codrut Nistor, 29 May 2017 15:55
New Umidigi flagship on the cards - 8GB RAM, curved screen, Helio P30

New Umidigi flagship on the cards - 8GB RAM, curved screen, Helio P30

Information from UMIDIGI has touted the release of a new flagship device. It will feature 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, an ultra-wide curved screen, and MediaTek's new Helio P30.
Ricci Rox, 29 May 2017 11:00
ZTE K81 sketch spotted at FCC might be Trek 2 HD successor

ZTE K81 Android tablet hits FCC

This upcoming slate previously received its WiFi certification, and now it surfaces once again. The K81 appears to be a successor of last year's AT&T exclusive Trek 2 HD and is expected to hit the market later this year.
Codrut Nistor, 29 May 2017 10:49
More Lenovo Moto Z2 Play renders leak suggesting a June 1st reveal

More Lenovo Moto Z2 Play renders leak suggesting a June 1st reveal

The long-rumored Z2 Play is expected to be slightly thinner than the Z2 and with a smaller internal battery while maintaining compatibility with existing MotoMods.
Allen Ngo, 29 May 2017 07:41
Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2017 already out in the wild

Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2017 already out in the wild

Samsung has yet to even announce the new models and YouTube users already have the devices on hand.
Allen Ngo, 29 May 2017 06:11
May 28, 2017
Mysterious high-end Xiaomi device spotted on GFXBench

Mysterious high-end Xiaomi device spotted on GFXBench

A mysterious device, expected to be the Mi 6c, was spotted on GFXBench today. It was listed as carrying 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and the Snapdragon 660.
Ricci Rox, 28 May 2017 20:57
Leagoo M5 Edge brings style to the budget market

Leagoo M5 Edge brings style to the budget market

Images of the Leagoo M5 Edge leaked earlier on and it looks like the company is keen on bringing the edge form to the budget segment.
Ricci Rox, 28 May 2017 20:48
The UX550 is undoubtedly being positioned to compete against the XPS 15 and other "pro" laptops. (Source: Asus)

The UX550 Zenbook Pro is Asus's answer to Dell's XPS 15

Asus's updated Zenbook Pro has finally made its appearance, and it looks worth the wait. With a quad-core CPU and GTX 1050Ti packed into its diamond-cut aluminum chassis, the Zenbook Pro might be the laptop you've been waiting for.
Douglas Black, 28 May 2017 15:44
Leak details ARM Cortex-A75, A55, and Mali-G72 for 2018

Leak details ARM Cortex-A75, A55, and Mali-G72 for 2018

The Cortex-A75, A55, and Mali-G72 will succeed the A73, A53, and Mali-G71, respectively, when they launch sometime next year. ARM will reveal more about the SoCs and the accompanying features at Computex 2017.
Allen Ngo, 28 May 2017 08:17
Lenovo still struggling in smartphone market

Lenovo still struggling in smartphone market

Lenovo smartphones continue to bleed money with higher losses compared to a year earlier. Fortunately, revenue from the PC division has been more than enough to keep the Chinese manufacturer afloat.
Allen Ngo, 28 May 2017 07:05
The Apple Worldwide Developer Conference will take place June 5-9 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. (Source: Apple)

WWDC forecast: Kaby Lake MacBooks with a chance of Air

The latest information on Apple's upcoming WWDC suggests CPU upgrades for all MacBooks, updated iPads, and possibly the reappearance of the 11.6-inch MacBook Air.
Douglas Black, 28 May 2017 06:33
The Verizon-branded LG K8 finally feels the Nougat love. (Source: Verizon)

Two Verizon Android devices are getting updated to Nougat

Android Nougat has finally come to the ASUS Zenpad Z8 and LG K8 V. The software update began rolling out a few days ago, so it should be a while before it is distributed to all devices.
John Garcia, 28 May 2017 05:25
What first looks like the V20's ticker display is revealed to slide out. (Source: Evan Blass/evleaks)

LG V30 concept art reveals a sliding secondary display

Early renders of LG's next flagship, the V30, show that LG is experimenting with interesting concepts involving their incorporation of a second screen.
Douglas Black, 28 May 2017 04:20
May 27, 2017
The XPS 15's design philosophy of a 15-inch laptop in a 14-inch laptop's footprint has put the 14-inch laptop in an awkward place. (Source: Dell)

Opinion: 15 is the new 14

Who doesn't want an extra 1.6 inches? Due to the popularity of small bezels, Editor Douglas Black predicts that 14-inch laptops will lose their niche in the market — at least until there's a breakthrough in heat dissipation.
Column by Douglas Black, 27 May 2017 13:18
Essential smartphone camera module spotted in teaser image

Essential FIH-PM1 to be unveiled on Tuesday

Andy Rubin's phone brand is going to unveil "something big" on May 30th, most likely during his appearance at the Redcode Code Conference, an event scheduled to kick off on the same day.
Codrut Nistor, 27 May 2017 10:21
Huawei Honor 9 images leak ahead of June 27th reveal

Huawei Honor 9 images leak ahead of June 27th reveal

TENAA documents reveal three SKUs for the upcoming Honor 8 successor and a largely unchanged chassis design.
Allen Ngo, 27 May 2017 05:20

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