Intel reports drop in net income for 2015
The slow PC market last year had a slight impact on Intel's annual and quarterly results save for its IoT and DCG branches.
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Jan 15, 2016
Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 2016 launching next week
The 4.7-inch Galaxy A3 and 5.2-inch Galaxy A5 will sport new aluminum bodies and Gorilla Glass protection on both the front and back.
Microsoft could unveil Lumia 750 and 850 at MWC 2016
New leak shows a possible Lumia 750 or 850 passing more wireless certifications.
Huawei now the third largest smartphone maker in the world
Analysts from TrendForce rank the Chinese company right behind Samsung and Apple in total shipment numbers.
Energy-efficient AMD Polaris set for mid-2016 launch (Video)
The red team demonstrated a running system with its 14 nm FinFET Polaris GPU against an Nvidia GTX 950 GPU with surprising power-sipping results.
Jan 14, 2016
Coolpad launches 5.5-inch Modena smartphone for 170 Euros in European territories
The Chinese manufacturer hopes to undercut Huawei and its Honor smartphones with a cheaper alternative.
Unlocked Sony Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact coming to the US
Both handsets will reach the US market on February 7 via Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H.
Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 is now official
The Galaxy J1 2016 comes with a bigger screen and a more powerful processor than its predecessor.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro launched
The new handset features several improvements, with new processor being the most important of them.
Microsoft updates Word, Excel, and Powerpoint for Android
These three apps gain more sharing options, including WeChat and QQ (popular messaging apps in China), interface/style choices, and more.
Samsung begins mass production of 2nd generation 14 nm chips
The first chips built by Samsung that use this technology are the Exynos 8 Octa and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820, which is expected to hit the market powering various devices by mid-2016.
TP-Link details Neffos C5, C5L, and C5 Max smartphones
The popular router manufacturer has revealed its first smartphone models ranging from 4.5-inches to 5.5-inches and a starting price of just 100 Euros.
Jan 13, 2016
Dell introduces 11.6-inch Inspiron 11 3000 series
The lightweight and budget notebook will come with a chic design and the option for Ubuntu or Windows 10.
CES 2016 | Rockchip intros RK3229 and RK3399 chips
The two new chips have four and six cores, both offering support for 4K video playback.
Apple shipments as of Q4 2015 remain steady despite PC slump
According to Gartner and IDC, the global PC market saw sharp declines across all top manufacturers except for the Cupertino company.
Oppo R7 now available for 250 Euros
The limited time "Flash Sale" celebrates the new year with a 100 Euro price cut and even free accessories with every purchase.
US Cellular LG G4 receives Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
This handset is still one of the best available on US Cellular and this last firmware update brings it next to its siblings on Sprint or variants based in Europe and South Korea that already got Marshmallow.
Meizu MX6 to be powered by deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC
Launched last May, the Helio X20 makes use of tri-cluster design, with 10 computing cores divided into three groups.
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge get a beta Marshmallow update
Both devices got Android 6.0.1 a few days ago, but this is only a beta release for now.
Lenovo launches Lemon 3 smartphone to take on Xiaomi Redmi 3
It comes with a higher resolution display but a smaller battery than its direct competitor - Xiaomi Redmi 3.
Xiaomi launches the Redmi 3 smartphone
This 5.2-inch premium Android handset has an all-metal design and uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 SoC, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, all for less than $110 USD.
Schenker XMG A516 and A716 gaming notebooks now available
The reseller announces two new XMG models with the updated Nvidia GTX 965M GPU.
BQ Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition smartphone now available for 240 Euros
The 5-inch smartphone to become available through O2 networks in the UK and feature 5-year warranty.
Additional images leak on rumored Nokia C1 smartphone
A 2016 launch is still a possibility from the Finnish developers.
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 spotted online
A potential successor to the Galaxy J5 SM-J500 was found on a cargo tracking list from Zauba.com as an import to India.
Jan 12, 2016
Verizon Galaxy Note 4 gets Android 5.1.1
Although Android Marshmallow has been around for a while, this phablet only gets a new Lollipop update for now.
One2Touch unveils NFC-enabled QWERTY keyboard case for S6 and S6 Edge
The SlimType keyboard case features a key dedicated to emojis, multiple alternate functions, and does not require batteries.
ZTE Blade D Lux unveiled
The handset comes with a 5.5-inch 720p display and is powered by the Snapdragon 410 SoC.
Sony unveils pink Xperia Z5
This Sakura-inspired variant of Sony's Android handset will be available starting next month.
Oppo F1 smartphone launched
The device comes with dual-SIM capability and boasts solid build quality as well as a decent camera duo for the price.
CES 2016 | Dell refreshes Latitude 5000 and 7000 series of notebooks
Dell unveils the 2016 lineup of Latitude business notebooks including the Latitude 11 5175, Latitude 12 7275, and Latitude 13 7370.
Samsung releases infographic for upcoming Exynos 8 Octa 8890 SoC
The Exynos 8890 will be the first premium chipset built in-house and from the ground up by Samsung. The SoC integrates an LTE modem and 12-core ARM Mali-T880 GPU.
Jan 11, 2016
CES 2016 | Aorus reveals X5S and X7 DT Skylake updates
Official Skylake models include the X5 v5 update, X5S v5, and X7 DT with improved sound and illuminated keyboard.
CES 2016 | MSI shows off the GT72S with Tobii eye-tracking technology
Upcoming games will support the use of tracking for intuitive controls and commands.
Jan 8, 2016
CES 2016 | Huawei Watch gets two luxury editions
The Jewel and Elegant models are the result of Huawei's collaboration with Swarovski’s Gemstone Business and both target women.
CES 2016 | Letv Le Max Pro is the first smartphone with Snapdragon 820
The device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box. It will first be available on the Chinese market at CNY 3500 (approx. $530).
CES 2016 | Lenovo Project Tango-based smartphone coming later this year
This upcoming device is expected to be smaller than 6.5-inch, powered by a Qualcomm processor, and should hit the market for less than $500 USD.
CES 2016 | Polaroid intros two new mid-range smartphones
The new mid-range handsets will be available in four different variants with prices starting at $130.
Xiaomi Redmi 3 to sport a 4,100 mAh battery
Another interesting information about the new handset is that it will feature an etched plaid pattern on the back cover.
CES 2016 | Razer announces Nabu Watch dual-screen connected watch
This new smart wearable features dual screens with independent power, so while the watch offers up to one year of battery life, the OLED display-featured Nabu part can last up to 7 days on a single charge.
Jan 7, 2016
CES 2016 | BLU Products unveils Vivo 5 and Vivo XL smartphones
The two new handsets of this US-based company feature a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, octa-core processor by MediaTek, as well as metal unibody design.
CES 2016 | EVGA announces SC17 4K gaming laptop
The list of high-end specs offered by this portable machine for gamers includes Intel's unlocked Core i7 6820HK processor, GeForce GTX980M graphics, 2666 MHz DDR4 memory, and more.
CES 2016 | Fitbit launches Blaze smart wearable
This smartwatch with advanced fitness tracking capabilities works with over 200 smartphones across multiple platforms, but runs Fitbit's proprietary OS.
CES 2016 | International launch of the Huawei Mate 8
Huawei's flagship Mate 8, will be released in Germany this month from 599 Euros.
CES 2016 | Microsoft Surface Book can be pre-ordered in Germany from January 5th
Microsoft announces on the CES in Las Vegas that the Surface Book can be pre-ordered in Germany from January 5th 2016. It will be sold by the Microsoft Store as well by several online shops.
CES 2016 | Samsung unveils Chromebook 3 laptop
This new Chrome OS-powered laptop is powered by the Intel Celeron N3050 processor, has a modest 11.6-inch display, 2 GB or 4 GB of memory, and Samsung promises up to 11 hours of battery life.
CES 2016 | Gigabyte reveals new gaming notebook and Skylake updates
Apart from a number of known devices with new Skylake hardware, Gigabyte also reveals a new model: The P57W is an upper class gaming notebook in 17 inch format, which wants to attract gamers with a special keyboard.
CES 2016 | Huawei reveals further innovations
Apart from the international launch of the Mate 8, Huawei has also revealed further innovations at the CES. For example, the have introduced the Mediapad M2 10.0, the golden version of the Nexus 6P, as well as smartwatch models especially designed for women.
CES 2016 | ASUS unveils prototype of an external GPU solution
We could get a glimpse at the ROG XG2 - a docking station for Asus notebooks, which should allow connecting powerful desktop graphics cards.
Jan 6, 2016
CES 2016 | Panasonic announces Toughpad FZ-Q1 rugged tablet
This new rugged tablet from Panasonic will hit the market in March and starts at $999 USD, coming pre-loaded with Windows 8.1 Pro and using various Intel processors.
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