Asus unveils Intel Moorefield-powered Fonepad 7 tablet
Model FE7530CXG has been unveiled in China and will hit the market on September 1 with a quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 processor under the hood and loaded with Android KitKat with Asus ZenUI.
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Aug 28, 2014
Aug 27, 2014
12.9-inch iPad could arrive next year
Apple's largest iPad ever could arrive in 2015, but no details are available yet.
Archos 101 Oxygen tablet hits the market in October
This 10.1-inch slate will debut at IFA 2014 next month and packs a quad-core ARM Cortex–A17 processor, 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, as well as Full HD resolution.
Kobo Aura H2O waterproof e-reader launches in October
The first premium waterproof e-ink e-reader in the world has a 6.8-inch HD screen, offers up to two months of autonomy and can be pre-ordered starting today, while retail stores will get it on October 1st.
Windows-powered Archos 40 Cesium smartphone and 80 Cesium tablet, coming soon
Archos' $99 USD Windows smartphone and the $149 USD 8-inch Windows tablet from the same Cesium lineup will be shown off at IFA 2014 and are expected to hit the market later this fall.
Archos 50b Platinum smartphone headed for IFA 2014
This handset has a 5-inch IPS screen, quad-core processor, dual SIM capability and will be loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat.
HTC unveils Desire 510 with 4G LTE
This new affordable 4.7-inch smartphone has 4G LTE connectivity, a Snapdragon 410 processor and comes loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat with HTC Sense UI.
Aug 26, 2014
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact specs leak online
A first image and the alleged specs of the new slate expected to show up at IFA 2014 emerge online - Snapdragon 801 processor, 3 GB of memory and 16 GB of internal storage.
LG announces 5.5-inch G3 Stylus
Same as the G3 Beat and G Vista, the G3 Stylus is a device closely related to the LG G3 flagship. It features a generous 5.5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor and comes loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat.
Fastest Surface Pro 3 appears to have overheating problems
New user reports reveal that multiple Surface Pro 3 high-end tablets powered by Intel Core i7 processors have been facing overheating issues and no solution has been found yet.
Aug 25, 2014
Tizen has no future according to Huawei boss
Although Samsung's smartwatches come loaded with Tizen OS already, the first smartphone powered by it gets delayed over and over again. Even more, others consider it to be deemed to fail.
Android L could be known as Lemon Meringue Pie
The upcoming Android version has been officially confirmed already, but its traditional dessert inspired-name is not known yet and Lemon Meringue Pie looks like the safest bet for now.
Samsung Gear 3 to feature curved display
The new Gear smartwatch is expected to show up at IFA 2014 next week featuring a curved AMOLED display and loaded with Tizen OS.
LG round smartwatch could be coming soon
LG G Watch Round will be the company's first round smartwatch and is expected to show up next month at IFA 2014 in Berlin.
Aug 23, 2014
CyberPowerPC launches Raven X6 gaming laptop
This new portable machine for gamers runs Windows 8.1 out of the box, has a 15.6-inch LED-backlit IPS display and features a 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, next to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics.
Microsoft may preview Windows 9 on September 30
Latest leaks claim that Microsoft will unveil the the new features of the next-gen Windows OS and may even launch a preview release during an event scheduled for September 30.
Aug 22, 2014
ZTE nubia 5S mini LTE launches in the US on August 27
Although it features a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and only comes with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the $279.99 USD nubia 5S mini has a 13 MP back camera with advanced capabilities and more.
Samsung Galaxy S5 4G+ hits Singapore tomorrow
The handset comes with support for the new and fast SingTel 4G LTE-Advanced network, 2 GB of memory and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor.
Aug 21, 2014
Motorola is testing multiple tablets that could launch next summer
The slates under testing have sizes between 7-inch and 12.5-inch and could launch powered by NVIDIA Tegra K1 chips, although the prototypes seem to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801.
Samsung and Barnes & Noble launch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
This "new" slate is a regular Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 loaded with NOOK software and $200 USD worth of books, magazines, and TV shows.
Seidio launches Samsung Galaxy S5 case CAPSA TouchView
This new case for Samsung's flagship combines a screen protector and a protective case to offer all-around military grade protection.
Aug 20, 2014
SanDisk announces Ultra II SSD
This new family of solid-state drives contains models ranging from 120 GB to 960 GB and features sequential read speeds of up to 550 MB/s, while write speeds can reach 500 MB/s.
Sony intros Xperia M2 Aqua waterproof smartphone
This handset offers mid-range specs but Sony claims it can offer "the world’s highest level of waterproofing available in a smartphone."
Angelbird reveals SSD wrk solid-state drive
The new SSD wrk is an ultra-slim drive which uses the fast SMI 2246EN controller and provides excellent reliability (2 million hours MTBF) and advanced error correction capabilities.
Aug 19, 2014
Sharp Aquos Crystal hits the US via Sprint, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile
This frameless Android smartphone was unveiled today in the US as expected, offering Harman Kardon audio and a rich set of additional features for a competitive price.
Acer Aspire Switch 12 leaks online
This convertible will probably come in two variants, one powered by the Intel Atom Z3745 coupled with 2 GB of memory, and the other using a more powerful Intel Core i3-4021Y and 4 GB of RAM.
Two large Android tablets by Asus spotted on GFXBench
The 9.4-inch and 14.2-inch slates may be unveiled at IFA 2014 but Asus did not confirm anything about them yet.
Kobo Aura H2O waterproof e-reader hits the FCC
This 6.8-inch device could be unveiled soon, but the only official info about it can be spotted in its FCC filing, which also contains a lot of data still under embargo.
Aug 18, 2014
Sharp Aquos Crystal to hit the US soon
Sprint will bring this new Japanese handset on the US market and the official announcement is expected to be made tomorrow during an event with the headline "Take the EDGE off with Sprint."
AMD-powered HP Stream sub-$200 laptop coming soon
This 14-inch notebook will use a low power AMD "Mullins" quad-core processor and its price will allow it to compete with the Chromebooks.
Moto 360 smartwatch, spotted at Best Buy
The price, specs and features of this upcoming smartwatch have been revealed by a Best Buy product page which has been quickly removed. Official launch is expected for September 4.
Xiaomi unveils MIUI 6 Android UI
The new custom Android interface from China's Apple is currently being tested and will roll out in October, but the developer build should become available for download in September.
Aug 15, 2014
Windows 9 preview could come next month
Industry insiders familiary with the matter claim that Microsoft will reveal a technology preview of its next-gen Windows operating system by late September or early October.
BlackBerry Passport smartphone video leaks online
This new video shows the large 4.5-inch square screen and the interesting design of the handset, as well as the full QWERTY keyboard and BlackBerry 10.1 OS in action.
Mozilla Flame smartphone is finally shipping
This 4.5-inch smartphone for Firefox OS developers with adjustable memory is now on its way to the developers who pre-ordered it but can still be purchased by those interested for $170 USD (including free shipping).
LG G Pad 8.0 with LTE starts shipping
This new 8-inch, 4G LTE-capable slate begins shipping in Europe this week, while Central and South America, Asia and CIS will get it in the coming weeks as well.
Aug 14, 2014
MSI unveils Limited Edition GS60 Ghost gaming laptop
This golden GS60 Ghost variant is exclusively available from NewEgg and pairs the Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 870M dedicated graphics.
Lenovo now ships more smartphones than PCs
Lenovo is now the leader of the Chinese smartphone market and managed to sell more smartphones than PCs for the first time in the company's history.
Verizon-branded 8 inch tablet might launch soon
This new slate that is made by Quanta already got its WiFi certification and may soon join the existing 7-inch Ellipsis Android tablet in Verizon's portfolio, although it has not been officially unveiled yet.
HP Chromebook 11 now has a Bay Trail processor
HP Chromebook 11 G3 now uses a Intel Bay Trail processor instead of the Samsung Exynos 5250 chip used by the Chromebook 11 G2 and supports up to 4 GB of memory.
Aug 13, 2014
Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 leaks online
This upcoming 6-inch Android KitKat handset has a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 2 GB of memory, 8 GB of internal storage and microSD support. Samsung still has to officially announce it, but that should happen soon.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha is now official
This 4.7-inch handset has a metallic frame, features a Super AMOLED display, octa-core processor, comes loaded with Android 4.4.4 KitKat and will be available for purchase starting next month.
Toshiba to unveil a 10-inch Android tablet soon
Last year's Excite Pure will probably get a follower soon, as its alleged successor has just been certified by the WiFi Alliance.
Windows Update 8.1 Update 2 rolls out
The latest update to Windows 8.1 can be downloaded since yesterday but it only brings a few minor tweaks.
Aug 12, 2014
Motorola's sales double over last year
Motorola sold 8.6 million smartphones during the last quarter, the growth being solid in Europe and India, but also on the US market.
NVIDIA unveils Tegra K1 Denver 64-bit processor
The first devices powered by this 64-bit Tegra K1 chip will launch later this year and will be capable to offer "PC-class performance," promises NVIDIA.
HP Slate 12 Pro spotted on GFXBench
This slate will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, a 12.5-inch display and will be loaded with Android 4.4.2 KitKat, according to its GFXBench database entry.
Eurocom launches X5 high performance laptop
This highly customizable 17.3-inch notebook offers a selection of Intel Core i7 processors, NVIDIA GeForce or Quadro, as well as AMD Radeon graphics, customizable illuminated keyboard, subwoofer, and much more.
Aug 11, 2014
Motorola Moto G2 coming next month
The successor of the notorious Motorola Moto G will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, will be loaded with Android KitKat, and is expected to hit the market on September 10.
Acer Chromebook 13 is now official
This new 13-inch Chrome OS-powered notebook has a NVIDIA Tegra K1 SoC under the hood and offers up to 13 hours of battery life on a charge.
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