Intel Basis Peak wearable coming in November
This gadget combines advanced activity tracking with smartwatch features and will hit the US in November for $199.99 USD.
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Sep 30, 2014
Asus VivoTab 8 coming next month
This $199 USD Windows slate powered by a Bay Trail processor should hit the market next month packing 2 GB of memory and 32 GB of internal storage.
New HP Stream notebooks and tablets to go on sale in November
HP Stream 7 and Stream 8 tablets, as well as HP Stream 11 and Stream 13 notebooks will go on sale in November starting at $99.99 USD.
Sep 29, 2014
Oppo N3 specs leak online
This 5.9-inch handset is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC, 3 GB of memory and a 13 MP rotating camera.
Adobe Photoshop for Chromebooks coming soon
A streaming version of Photoshop will soon be available for Chromebook users in the US, offering full Google Docs integration.
ZeroLemon introduces extended battery and rugged black ZeroShock hybrid protection case for LG G3
This extended battery has three times the capacity of the original LG G3 battery and comes with its own protective case.
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact hits the FCC
This waterproof Android slate has been unveiled earlier this month at IFA 2014 in Berlin and now has passed through the FCC.
Sep 28, 2014
Windows 9, free upgrade for Windows 8 users
A Microsoft official recently confirmed that Windows 8 users will get Windows 9 as a free update, although its official name has not been revealed yet.
SP/ Silicon Power launches Slim S80 SSD
The 2.5-inch Slim S80 SSD for ultranotebooks and ultra-slim notebooks has up to 960 GB of storage space, support for NCQ and RAID, excellent transfer rates and comes backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
Sep 27, 2014
iPad Air 2 could feature 2 GB of memory
A new leak claims the updated iPad Air will launch next month, packing 2 GB of memory and a few minor design changes.
HTC M8_EYE with 13 MP Duo camera coming next month
Multiple sources claim that a HTC M8 with 13 MP Duo camera will be announced next month, but it will only hit China and India.
Sep 26, 2014
Moto 360 stone leather replaces gray leather model
The gray Moto 360 has been discontinued today, so this Android Wear-powered smartwatch will only be available in black and stone from now on.
Samsung introduces 3.2 TB NVMe SSD SM1715 for servers
These new SSDs are based on 3D V-NAND flash memory technology and deliver the highest level of performance and density available today, with read speeds of up to 3,000 MB/s and sequential writes up to 2,200 MB/s.
HP Slate 17 leaks online
This 17-inch all-in-one is expected to arrive next month with a Intel Celeron Bay Trail processor under the hood and loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat.
Archos launches 45c Platinum and 50c Platinum Android smartphones
Both these Android KitKat handsets are powered by a quad-core MediaTek chip and offer dual SIM capabilities for competitive prices.
Sep 25, 2014
12.9-inch iPad Pro rumored to feature A8X processor
This large screen iPad has not been confirmed by Apple yet, but rumors claim it will launch next year powered by the A8X chip, an improvement of the A8 used in the iPhone 6.
Android L could launch November 1st
Nicknamed "Key Lime Pie," the next major Android update is expected to arrive in early November, about two weeks after the alleged launch date of the next-gen Nexus devices.
Acer Iconia One 8 hits the FCC
This tablet has been listed on the FCC website and it seems like it will soon hit the US market, although this has not been officially confirmed yet.
T-Mobile now taking Samsung Galaxy Note 4 pre-orders
Less than a week after AT&T and Verizon, T-Mobile now has the latest Samsung phablet ready for pre-order - $749.76 USD outright or 24 monthly payments of $31.24 USD.
Sep 24, 2014
BlackBerry launches Passport smartphone
This BlackBerry 10.3-powered handset targets business professionals who need a smartphone capable of handling advanced office tasks without sacrificing style or portability.
Samsung Power Sharing Cable turns smartphones and tablets into power banks
This $20 USD accessory has micro USB connectors on both ends, thus allowing its users to turn Samsung smartphones and tablets into portable power banks.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 hits the US on October 17
The notorious phablet will reach the U.S. market on October 17 but pre-orders can be already placed to get the chance of "a guaranteed total trade-in of $200 on any working smartphone."
Sep 23, 2014
T-Mobile Moto X gets Android 4.4.4 update
Moto X users on T-Mobile finally get this update, quite a while after Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint delivered it to their users.
Epic Cellular introduces Mini and Signature Edition watchphones
These two new Epic Watchphones are worn on the wrist or as a necklace, are built using premium stainless steel and offer full phone capabilities.
BlackBerry Passport launches tomorrow
This smartphone with a 4.5-inch square screen and physical QWERTY keyboard will be available in the US unlocked for $599 USD.
Sep 22, 2014
LG unveils Wine Smart smartphone with clamshell design
This entry-level handset combines a physical keyboard with a small touchscreen and runs Android.
Sony reveals SmartEyeglass SDK
This software developer kit preview allows developers to use a smartphone to replicate the hardware of the upcoming competitor for the notorious Google Glass.
Microsoft offers up to 30 GB of free OneDrive cloud storage
People who use the OneDrive camera roll feature on any platform receive an additional 15 GB of free cloud storage for life, but this offer ends at the end of the month.
Sep 20, 2014
Metallic Galaxy A5 leaks online
Samsung Galaxy A5 is expected to launch soon as a mid-range handset with a metal-like body and a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display.
Sep 19, 2014
Minecraft to become Microsoft property
Microsoft signed an agreement to take over Mojang for $2.5 billion and the deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
Sep 18, 2014
New Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 arrives
This updated version of the Fire HDX tablet features a new quad-core 2.5 GHz processor, a 339 ppi display and is the first tablet that uses Dolby Atmos technology.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime leaks online
This upcoming Android KitKat handset will have a 5-inch screen and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor paired with 1 GB of memory. It will offer dual SIM and 3G like the existing Galaxy Grand models.
Updated Amazon Fire HD tablets show up
The new slate is available in two sizes and five colors and packs a quad-core processor, Dolby Digital Audio technology, front and rear cameras, a HD display and a generous collection of Amazon content, exclusive features and services.
Amazon introduces Fire OS 4 “Sangria”
Amazon updated its Android-based mobile operating system yesterday, next to the release of a whole new set of devices, including slates for children or the all-new Kindle Voyage.
HP Slate 7 Beats Special Edition now on sale for $250 USD
This new slate is based on the NVIDIA Tegra Note 7 reference design but brings Beats Audio technology to the table and can be already purchased in the US, while Japan will get it on September 26.
Amazon debuts Fire HD Kids Edition
This tablet has been built with kids in mind and comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee, but it also features a powerful quad-core processor and access to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited for one year.
Amazon launches Kindle Voyage e-reader
This 7th generation e-reader retails for $199 USD and is Amazon's thinnest device so far, featuring a new Paperwhite display protected by a flush glass front and a magnesium back.
Sep 17, 2014
ZTE ZMax hits T-Mobile next week
This 5.7-inch Android device uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and will be available in the US as a T-Mobile exclusive for $252 USD starting on September 24.
Microsoft sends out invites for September 30 event
The invites claim Microsoft will show what's next for both Windows and the enterprise so this makes almost certain the fact that Windows 9 will be officially unveiled on September 30.
Sep 16, 2014
Lenovo Miix 3 launches in China
This new Windows tablet comes with an Intel Atom processor inside and features a premium look thanks to its aluminum body design.
NVIDIA Shield tablet with 4G LTE now up for pre-order
The 4G LTE-capable version of NVIDIA's slate for gamers with 32 GB of internal storage can be finally purchased for $399 USD as announced back in July.
Angelbird launches SSD2go pocket SSD
This new portable USB 3.0 drive has a aluminum case, promises speeds of up to 450 MB/s (read) and 390 MB/s (write) and can be purchased starting at $179.99 USD (128 GB version).
LG G3 Stylus goes on sale this week
This low-price relative of the LG G3 flagship features a generous 5.5-inch screen, quad-core processor and will debut this week in Brazil.
Kingsing S2 smartphone in review
We have the 5-inch LG G2 clone from Chinese company Kingsing in-house for reviewing, and it is already quite impressive considering the $110 price point.
Sep 15, 2014
HP launches 8 G2 and 7 G2 tablets in France
These two new KitKat tablets feature IPS displays, quad-core Allwinner A33 processors, microSD support and both target the entry-level market.
Oppo N3 leaked images reveal strange design
This upcoming handset features a rotating image snapper like the Oppo N1, but it will also be slimmer and the camera module will be located on a bulge on top.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus set new record
Apple sold over four million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus handsets in the first 24 hours since launch.
Doogee DG310 smartphone now available in North America
The budget-priced 5-inch smartphone carries mainstream hardware including a 1.3 GHz quad-core SoC and 1 GB RAM with Android KitKat for just $85
Sep 13, 2014
Dell Venue 10 7040 spotted on GFXBench
The Dell Venue 10 7040 appears to have a 6-inch screen with 2,560X1,600 pixels, a quad-core Intel processor with PowerVR graphics, 2 GB of memory and Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
Moto X Pure Edition coming later this month
Motorola promises to launch later this month a special edition Moto X that will be unlocked, unbranded, and without bloatware.
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