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Samsung Gear S Strap by Swarovski, Swarovski Android Wear smartwatch for women coming in March

CES 2017 | First Android Wear smartwatch by Swarovski coming in March

The first Android Wear smartwatch by Swarovski is expected to show up in March at the yearly Baselworld show for the world's watch and jewelry industry. Sadly, it seems this new luxury smart wearable will only target ladies.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 14:35

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate GT world's largest flash drive with 2 TB capacity

Kingston unveils world's first 2 TB flash drive

Dubbed Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate GT, this impressive flash drive has a shock-resistant zinc-alloy case, offers USB 3.1 speeds, and will hit the market next month in 1 TB and 2 TB variants.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 13:50

Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA convertible with Skylake processor

Asus launches Chromebook Flip C302CA

The long-awaited successor of the original Chromebook Flip is now official as a convertible with a 360 degree hinge and a touchscreen display that uses a Skylake processor and starts at $499 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 13:10

The aluminum construction and backlight give the Brydge keyboard a premium look. (Source: Laptop Mag)

CES 2017 | Brydge Keyboard turns your Surface Pro into a laptop

The Brydge 12.3 keyboard is a 0.7-inch aluminum backlit keyboard cover that is designed to make the Surface Pro feel more like a laptop. The key feature of the keyboard is that it allows the attached tablet to be opened to any angle without using the kickstand for support.

Douglas Black, 04 Jan 2017 08:04

Toshiba Portégé X20W Windows 10 Pro premium convertible

CES 2017 | Toshiba Portégé X20W now official

This premium convertible runs Windows 10 Pro, features a dual action hinge, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and promises to offer no less than 16 hours of autonomy on a single charge.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 07:55

Dell Latitude 5285 Windows convertible with Intel Kaby Lake processor

CES 2017 | Dell unveils Latitude 5285 convertible

This cheaper Microsoft Surface Pro alternative comes with a full HD display, a Kaby Lake processor, up to 16 GB of memory and up to a 1 TB SSD storage option. It will go on sale at the end of February, starting at $899 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 07:22

It's rare for a laptop as thin and light as the Pro B9440 to get MIL-STD810G testing. (Source: Asus)

CES 2017 | Asus launches thin, light, MIL-STD 14" Pro B9440 notebook for business

Asus has announced the eye-catching and ultraportable Pro B9440 notebook for business. At 2.3 pounds, Asus says it is the world's lightest 14-inch laptop.

Douglas Black, 04 Jan 2017 03:16

Though a bit larger than a console, the VivoPC X provides a lot more power—and remains under 5 pounds. (Source: Asus)

CES 2017 | Asus VivoPC X: a compact VR-ready desktop for US$799

Asus has announced the VivoPC X, a compact VR-ready desktop, designed to be a relatively portable VR solution.

Douglas Black, 04 Jan 2017 03:13

The Mirabook sports an aluminum chassis and a retractable USB cable. (Source: Brad Linder/Liliputing)

CES 2017 | Miraxess shows off Mirabook smartphone laptop dock

The Mirabook is a Lap Dock for your Android or Windows phone featuring USB Type-C, HDMI, 24-hours of battery life, and an aluminum chassis.

Douglas Black, 04 Jan 2017 03:09

Huawei Honor 6X launching this month for $250 USD

CES 2017 | Huawei Honor 6X launching on January 15 for $250 USD

The new 5.5-inch mainstream smartphone brings dual rear cameras to the masses and marks Huawei's second major smartphone launch in the United States.

Allen Ngo, 04 Jan 2017 00:03

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 835 is expected to power top flagship smartphones and tablets. (Source: Qualcomm)

CES 2017 | Qualcomm officially announces Snapdragon 835 SoC

The flagship SoC from mobile giant Qualcomm is the first mobile platform to be manufactured using a 10 nm FinFET process. Specifically tailored for VR experiences and UHD media, the SoC promises improved power in a smaller, more efficient package.

Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2017 23:00

Acer Aspire VX 15 gaming notebook with Intel Kaby Lake processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050/1050 Ti graphics

CES 2017 | Acer Aspire VX 15 notebook now official

This new 15.6-inch gaming notebook comes with powerful Intel Kaby Lake processors and extreme cooling capabilities, next to a full HD IPS display and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti graphics.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 20:30

CES 2017 | HP: New OMEN X 35 gaming monitor

Apart from the new convertible PCs, HP is also introducing a new monitor at CES. The new OMEN X 35 is supposed to attract enthusiast gamers.

Benjamin Herzig, 03 Jan 2017 18:20

Acer Chromebook N7 (C731) rugged notebook compliant with U.S. MIL-STD 810G

CES 2017 | Acer announces Chromebook 11 N7 (C731)

This new Chromebook is powered by the Intel Celeron N3060, next to 4 GB RAM and 16 GB or 32 GB eMMC internal storage, being compliant with the MIL-STD 810G ruggedness standard.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 18:02

Acer Aspire V15 Nitro (VN7-593G) notebook for gamers and content creators

CES 2017 | Acer Aspire V Nitro coming next month

The updated Aspire V Nitro lineup features Kaby Lake processors, up to 16 GB DDR4 memory, GeForce GTX 1060 and 1050 Ti graphics, and will hit the market next month, starting at $1,199 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 18:01

CES 2017 | HP EliteBook x360 is the world's thinnest 13-inch convertible

Users will be able to configure up to a 4K UHD display, 16 GB RAM, Core i7 Kaby Lake CPU, Sure View privacy screen, and new hardware-based security features.

Allen Ngo, 03 Jan 2017 18:00

Acer announces Predator 21 X gaming notebook with curved display

The 21-inch "notebook" is slated for a launch sometime this year for a starting price of $2399 USD and is expected to be one of the most powerful in its class with up to two GTX 1080 GPUs in SLI and the brand new unlocked Core i7-7820HK.

Allen Ngo, 03 Jan 2017 18:00

The 30-inch gaming-grade display has a curvature of 1800R. (Source: Acer)

CES 2017 | Acer releases Predator Z301CT: a 30-inch 200Hz curved gaming monitor with Tobii eye-tracking

Acer's 30-inch Predator Z301 CT monitor boasts an impressive range of features, including 1800R curvature, 2560x1800 resolution, 200Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, 3000:1 contrast, 300-nit brightness, 100% SRGB color gamut, Tobii Eye Tracking, and NVIDIA G-sync.

Douglas Black, 03 Jan 2017 18:00

CES 2017 | New 2017 HP Spectre x360 15 is now thicker and more powerful

The Kaby Lake Spectre x360 update sacrifices size and weight for a much more capable multimedia system starting at $1279 USD.

Allen Ngo, 03 Jan 2017 18:00

Samsung patent showing advanced foldable smartphone with multiple biometric ID forms

Samsung foldable smartphone patent with multiple biometric ID methods shows up

Although Samsung patents showing devices with foldable displays have been around for a few years now, the latest one shows a foldable smartphone that also uses two biometric identification methods.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 14:50

Vivo V5 Plus Android smartphone January 23 2017 launch invite flyer

Vivo V5 Plus coming to India later this month

The new Vivo V5 Plus handset features dual front-facing cameras will debut on January 23rd and comes with the goal to bring "the biggest selfie camera revolution" to the Indian market.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 14:10

Acer Switch V10 Windows 10 convertible, Windows 10 is finally more popular than Windows 7 in the UK and USA

Windows 10 finally overtakes Windows 7

Although the adoption rate of Microsoft Windows 10 slowed once the free upgrade stopped, recent reports show that Windows 7 is no longer the leading operating system in both the UK and the USA.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 13:00

Image of black Moto M Android smartphone leaks online

New Moto M handset spotted online

The Moto M in gold has been available for a while, and now what appears to be the same handset in black surfaced on Weibo. Unfortunately, it might only become available in India and China.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 11:15

LG V20 premium Android smartphone and other LG handsets receive January security patch

LG announces January security patch

A new security bulletin is already up on LG's official website dedicated to Android patches. LG's January security patch comes with 81 fixes, arriving ahead of Google's first update of the month for Nexus and Pixel devices.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 09:35

CES 2017 | Lenovo: Updated ThinkPad X1 familiy announced (X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, X1 Tablet)

Right before the start of CES, Lenovo is announcing the new ThinkPad X1 models. The highlight: The redesigned X1 Carbon. Aside from that, X1 Yoga and X1 Tablet are also updated with the newest Kaby Lake CPUs.

Benjamin Herzig, 03 Jan 2017 09:01

CES 2017 | Lenovo: New Miix 720 2-in-1 against Surface Pro 5 & Co.

To survive in the competitive convertible market with upcoming models like the Microsoft Surface Pro 5, Lenovo is launching a much improved successor of the Miix 700 for 2017.

Benjamin Herzig, 03 Jan 2017 09:01

CES 2017 | Lenovo: Legion gaming laptops announced (Legion Y520 & Y720)

The Chinese manufacturer is announcing its new Gaming-brand on CES. The new Legion laptops are the first devices under the new name. While the Legion Y720 is supposed to cover the higher-end of the market, the Legion Y520 is more affordable.

Benjamin Herzig, 03 Jan 2017 09:01

Apple iPhone 7 flagship without headphone jack, HTC U Ultra/Ocean Note to launch without 3.5 mm audio jack

HTC U Ultra/Ocean Note to drop the headphone jack

According to an unverified source quoted by OnLeaks, HTC's Ocean Note and U Ultra are the same device and we will soon see it launch without the traditional 3.5 mm audio jack.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 08:20

Dell advertises "data transfers up to 40Gbps" on the websites of the XPS 15 and 13. (Source: Dell)

(updated) XPS 9350/9550's Thunderbolt 3 may be hardwired at TB2 speeds

Schematics of the XPS 9350 show that its TB3 controller is hardware-limited to speeds half of those advertised. This may affect all notebooks with a single TB3 port, including the XPS 9360, 9550, 9560, M5510, and M5520.

Douglas Black, 03 Jan 2017 08:06

The slide shows a mock-up of an Android-powered desktop productivity suite. (Source: AllAboutWindowsPhone)

Samsung may be adding Continuum-like desktop functionality to Galaxy S8

A leak purports to show Samsung may be adding Continuum-like functionality to the Galaxy S8. If true, this signals a new trend for the mobile market.

Douglas Black, 03 Jan 2017 06:37

ASUS ZenFone AR Android smartphone with Tango camera

ASUS ZenFone AR smartphone leaks online

Apparently by mistake, Qualcomm has confirmed the rumors about a Snapdragon 821-driven Tango phone by Asus. Since the blog post has been removed already, it seems like the ZenFone AR is as real as it gets.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 21:25

OnePlus 2 flagship killer gets OxygenOS 3.5.6 software update

OnePlus 2 gets OxygenOS 3.5.6

This minor update solves the network drop problem that came with OxygenOS version 3.5.5, a firmware release that arrived less than two weeks ago. Unfortunately, it does not include any new features.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 19:15

Sony Xperia X (2017) alleged press image

Alleged press image of upcoming Sony Xperia X surfaces online

Back in 2016, Sony replaced the Z lineup with the new X series. Now, the next Xperia X seems to be ready to debut at CES later this week, and what appears to be an official press image has already been spotted online.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 17:50

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Android smartphone to get Nougat update soon

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active with Android 7.0 Nougat hits GFXBench

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has just been spotted on the GFXBench online database running Nougat, so it looks like the update will arrive later this month, as previously announced.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 15:30

HTC 10 Android flagship on Verizon Wireless gets a new security patch

Verizon releases security patches for multiple Android flagships

This major US carrier closed last year by releasing security patches for no less than 11 flagships on its network, including older devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy S5.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 12:25

OnePlus 3 flagship killer gets new OxygenOS Open Beta firmware based on Android Nougat

OnePlus 3 gets a new Open Beta update

A few weeks after the first OxygenOS Open Beta firmware, OnePlus releases a new ROM build based on Android Nougat, which now includes a Data Saver feature, as well as multiple optimizations and fixes.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 11:55

Samsung Galaxy A (2017) Android handsets now available - A3, A5, A7

Samsung Galaxy A (2017) series now official

Although the new Galaxy A handsets come with Android 6.0.1, they offer IP68 water and dust resistance, USB Type-C connectivity, as well as 16 MP front cameras.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 11:15

Saved from the Shredder: An alleged roadmap revealing smartphone releases in 2017.

Meizu Roadmap for 2017 was leaked: Mostly MediaTek-SOCs in sight

In the last few days of the old year, an alleged roadmap leaked out of Meizu's offices revealing information about planned smartphone launches in 2017. Almost all of them will come with MediaTek Chips inside.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 23:40

The Creators Update of Windows 10 might allow you to pause updates for up to 35 days.

Microsoft: Windows 10 Creators Update will allow you to pause updates

A leaked preview version of the next Windows 10 Update shows, that the Creators Update that is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2017 might allow you to pause updates for up to 35 days.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 23:18

Dell: XPS 13 Convertible leaks shortly before CES 2017

Dells XPS 13 is a very popular and successful Ultrabook. In 2017, Dell wants to build on that success-story with a new model, the XPS 13 Convertible. This new model is supposed to take Lenovo´s Yoga and the HP Spectre x360 head-on.

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jan 2017 22:31

The Andromium team announced a shipping delay for the Superbook until June 2017.

Andromium announced a four month shipping delay for the Superbook

Andromium, the makers of the Android Notebook-Shell Superbook announced a four month shipping delay due to necessary design changes and rising component prices. However, backers are getting some benefits out of the delay.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 18:54

The fifth Thinkpad X1 Carbon generation is expected to be unveiled at CES 2017 this coming week.

Lenovo: Thinkpad X1 Carbon 2017 leaks once again

We already told you about the fifth Thinkpad X1 Carbon generation a few weeks ago, when the laptop first leaked with most specs. Shortly before the new year started, Lenovo itself provided us with more information by leaking the new Thinkpad once again.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 17:31

ZTE will announce the Blade V8 midrange phone during CES 2017.

ZTE Blade V8: Dual-Cam midrange phone will be announced at CES

ZTE is said to announce a new midrange phone at CES 2017 this coming week. The Blade V8 will feature a Snapdragon 430 processor and a dual-cam on the back and compete with the Honor 8 from Huawei.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 17:16

HTC says that the successor to the HTC Vive will not be announced any time soon.

HTC says that the Vive 2 will not be announced at CES

Unfortunately, rumors saying that HTC will announce the successor to the HTC Vive Virtual Reality headset during CES 2017 this coming week, have been refuted by HTC.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 17:03

Qualcomm is determined to announced details of the Snapdragon 835 processor shortly.

Qualcomm to announce detailed specs of the Snapdragon 835 at CES

Qualcomm recently tweeted, that the Snapdragon 835 processor will come into focus at the CES 2017 in Las Vegas. We are expecting to get detailed information regarding features and specs of the future flagship processor.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 16:51

The computerized iris scan was patented in 1994. (Source: US Patent & Trademark Office)

Starting today, Singapore will begin recording iris-scans of residents

Beginning January 1, Singapore will begin requiring the iris-scans of its residents. Singapore already collects photographic and fingerprint data of its residents, but the addition of iris scans poses the greatest potential risk to privacy.

Douglas Black, 01 Jan 2017 09:53

Automated manufacturing is already the standard in some fields, such as Automotives. (Source: Robotics Tomorrow)

Foxconn GM reveals plans to fully automate some factories

Foxconn General Manager Dai Jia Peng has revealed plans to fully automate entire factories.

Douglas Black, 01 Jan 2017 05:59

The X00GD will likely be a relatively inexpensive device with outstanding stamina. (Source: GSMArena)

Asus X00GD is a mid-range smartphone with a high-capacity battery

A mid-range Asus phone with a 4,850mAh battery has shown up on TENAA's website. The combination of an HD screen and high-capacity battery should mean best-in-class endurance, even under heavy use.

Douglas Black, 01 Jan 2017 05:13

Eurocom Tornado F5 Killer is world's first 15.6-inch notebook with i7-7700K and GTX 1080 graphics

The workstation/gaming notebook begins shipping this January 4th with a Core i7-7700K for a starting price of about $1800 USD.

Allen Ngo, 31 Dec 2016 21:29

The Galaxy Tab Pro S might get a successor and a little brother during CES 2017 in Las Vegas.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S: The next generation might be introduced at CES 2017

The Galaxy Tab Pro S, an Intel Core-M 2-in-1 device shipping with Windows 10 might get a successor during CES 2017 and Samsung might introduce a smaller sidekick version as well.

Alexander Fagot, 31 Dec 2016 19:38

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