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The Redmi K40 Pro will be an upgrade on the Redmi K30 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

New Redmi K40 Pro leak reveals major performance and camera improvements over the Redmi K30 Pro

The Redmi K40 Pro will be Redmi's next-gen premium device, and initial details of the phone have now surfaced. Notable takeaways include a more powerful chipset than the Snapdragon 865 on the Redmi K30 Pro, more impressive camera ...

Ricci Rox, Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:32:00 +0200

Acer Aspire 3 A317-51G in review: 17.3-inch all-rounder offers 2 TB of storage space

The CPU in the Acer Aspire 3 A317-51G is slowed down

The Aspire 3 is a 17.3-inch laptop for the desk at home. The device scores points with a Comet Lake quad-core processor, a GeForce graphics core, and lots of st...
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 17.3" | 2.8 kg

Sascha Mölck, Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:04:00 +0200

Nvidia Advanced Optimus is finally coming and Eluktronics will be one of the first to offer it

The reseller hopes to accelerate the adoption of Advanced Optimus. The existing MECH-15 and MAX-15 laptops will get new Core i7-10870H processors in addition to the Nvidia feature in the next couple of months.

Allen Ngo, Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:12:00 +0200

Qualcomm and its partners have improved the reach of mmWave 5G again. (Source: Pixabay)

Qualcomm, Ericsson and US Cellular break the mmWave 5G data-call range record

Earlier, Qualcomm and its 5G research partners reported that it had conducted a data call over mmWave bands over the longest distance yet. Now, this record has been broken again in a new experiment, which took place in Wisconsin.

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:22:00 +0200

The package, which Xiaomi brings to the table with its low-priced Redmi smartphone, is very considerable.

The Redmi 9 is the price-to-performance champion among the budget smartphone

The most noteworthy thing in our review of the Redmi 9 was the hardware package. Despite a low price of 130 Euros (MSRP: 150 Euros), the Xiaomi smartphone comes...
Mediatek Helio G80 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.53" | 198 g

Marcus Herbrich, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:01:00 +0200

The Xperia 5 II and Xperia 1 II. (Image source: Sony)

Xperia 1 II to receive Android 11 when the Xperia 5 II launches in Q4 2020

The Xperia 1 II will not receive Android 11 until the Xperia 5 II launches, according to a new report. The Xperia 5 II has multiple launch dates, so it may not be until December before the Xperia 1 II sees Android 11.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:54:00 +0200

It is unclear why Google cancelled this 'Blue' Pixel 4a. (Image source: 9to5Google)

Kinda Blue: The Google Pixel 4a has never been seen like this

A second colour of the Google Pixel 4a has been uncovered. The location of the finding confirms that Google was close to releasing the Pixel 4a in two colours rather than Just Black, as is currently the case.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:51:00 +0200

The Xperia 1 II may support a 120 Hz refresh rate after all. (Image source: Sony)

A 120 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling may be headed to the Sony Xperia 1 II

Sony may enable two of the display features of the Xperia 5 II on the Xperia 1 II, according to a new report. Apparently, the Xperia 1 II has had a 120 Hz display from the beginning, despite being limited to 60 Hz.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:47:00 +0200

An 85-inch version of the Surface Hub 2S may still be on the way. (Image source: Microsoft)

Leaked 85-inch Surface Hub 2S product images confirm specifications of 2020-bound interactive whiteboard

Product images of the 85-inch Surface Hub 2S have leaked online, confirming several specifications about the interactive whiteboard. Microsoft announced the device almost 18 months ago but the Surface Hub project has stalled since...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:44:00 +0200

Huawei has now completed its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan in Africa and the Middle East. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei completes EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan in two more regions

Huawei has completed its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan in two more regions. All Huawei devices in Africa and the Middle East should have now received EMUI 10.1, shortly before the company starts rolling out EMUI 11, its new in-house vers...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:34:00 +0200

The Xperia 5 II is considerably more expensive than its predecessor. (Image source: Sony)

Xperia 5 II: Sony's new flagship is over 18% more expensive than its predecessor

The Xperia 5 II will be available to pre-order in some countries from September 29, Sony has confirmed. The Xperia 5 II is significantly cheaper than the Xperia 1 II, but it is several hundred dollars more expensive than the Xperi...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:30:00 +0200

GMK says it will fix the problems we experienced on the NucBox

The poor Wi-Fi, unreliable MicroSD reader, pulsing fan, and scorching high core temperature will reportedly all be fixed when backers receive their units next m...
Intel Celeron J4125 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | | 130 g

Allen Ngo, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:00:00 +0200

The Apple A14 Bionic represents the smallest gen-on-gen performrance improvement in iPhone and iPad history (Image source: Apple)

Conservative performance gains on the Apple A14 Bionic could mean one thing: smartphones are fast enough and the spec war might almost be over

Apple’s A14 Bionic SoC reveal indicated what might be the smallest generation on generation leap we’ve seen to date from Cupertino. Is the near-static performance due to issues with the 5nm process? Or did Apple just fire the last...

Column by Arjun Krishna Lal, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:08:00 +0200

An alleged A14 Bionic benchmark score has showed up online

Leaked A14 Bionic AnTuTu score surfaces online; Apple's newest silicon fails to surpass the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Apple's latest A14 Bionic chip has just made an appearance on AnTuTu. It nets a total score of 572,333, which is significantly lesser than that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 865+. The low number could likely be due...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:23:00 +0200

Renders of what the Mate 40 design is anticipated to look like. (Image: @OnLeaks/@PriceBaba)

Huawei may have only 8.8 million Kirin 9000 SoCs for inbound Mate 40 flagship

Huawei is said to have only 8.8 million Kirin 9000 SoCs for its next, and possibly last, flagship smartphone -- at least in the short term. Thanks to Trump Administration sanctions, the company has been left high and dry as far as...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:55:00 +0200

The Radeon RX 6000 series will launch in late October. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6000 series: Up to 80 CUs with a 256-bit memory interface, 128 MB of Infinity Cache, a 300 W TDP and PlayStation 5 GPU clock speeds

Details about the Radeon RX 6000 series have started flowing out, six weeks before AMD launches its next graphics cards. According to a new report, the RDNA 2 cards will offer up to 80 CUs, a 256-bit memory interface and 128 MB of...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:52:00 +0200

This could be AMD's flagship RDNA 2 card. (Image source: JayzTwoCents)

Leaked AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT photos confirm thick design and I/O

Photos of Radeon RX 6000 and RDNA 2 cards are starting to flooding out, this time from RedGamingTech. The triple-fan card features plenty of I/O and a thick design. Thought to be the Radeon RX 6900 XT, the card will be joined next...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:48:00 +0200

Having an Epic Games account is now a requirement to play Rocket League. (Image source: Psyonix)

Rocket League players must use an Epic Games account to access the game; Psyonix removes Quick Play in UI overhaul

An Epic Games account is now a requirement to play Rocket League, as of the latest update for the game. There is now no way to play Rocket League without having an Epic Games account, and Epic Games will happily break data protect...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:41:00 +0200

The RTX 3080 FE might not be exactly what we hoped for, but it is still a decent step forward for 4K gaming. (Image Source: Videocardz)

Nvidia RTX 3080 Founders' Edition: analyzing the pros and cons based on the mixed reception from the first official reviews

The new RTX 3080 FE cards represent a reasonable progress for those looking to improve performance in 4K games, but the lower resolutions do not really benefit from substantial gains, unfortunately. Additionally, the 10 GB VRAM ca...

Column by Bogdan Solca, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:37:00 +0200

The S21 Ultra will not have a larger battery than the S20 Ultra. (Image source: SamMobile & @CConceptCreator)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will have the same battery as the S20 Ultra; only the Plus model is in line for a larger battery

The battery capacity of the Galaxy S21 Ultra has been revealed, and it seems that Samsung is happy with the 5,000 mAh battery from the S20 Ultra. In fact, only the Plus model is in the frame to receive a larger battery of the S21 ...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:08:00 +0200

The 55-inch model of the Redmi TV A Series is the first to be launched. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Smart TV A55 launched at an attractive price of 1,777 yuan (US$262) as the first of a series of five new smart TVs

Redmi has announced its new A Series of smart TVs for the Chinese market. The series will initially consist of five different-sized devices, with the Redmi Smart TV A55 being the first one to launch. Xiaomi is offering this 55-inc...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:36:00 +0200

The Mi 10T Pro will cost €699. (Source: Muycomputer)

Leak indicates that the Mi 10T Pro will not be the successor to the Mi 9T Pro fans hoped for

Fans of the Mi 9T Pro may have been expecting the upcoming Mi 10T Pro to offer a similar performance-to-price proposition. Those hopes have now been crushed brutally, with a new leak confirming that the Mi 10T Pro will carry an MS...

Ricci Rox, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:35:00 +0200

There is a new Splinter Cell VR game in the works

Splinter Cell finally makes a comeback; but with a catch

The critically-acclaimed stealth-action shooter Splinter Cell is all set to make a comeback. However, it will be released exclusively on Oculus VR. We can expect Ubisoft to tell us more about the game in the coming weeks.

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:27:00 +0200

Many major retailers have already sold out their PS5 pre-order allocation. (Image source: Sony/Target)

PlayStation 5 pre-order bedlam pushes console prices past US$2,000 on eBay as Sony upsets fans to beat Microsoft to the punch

PlayStation 5 pre-ordering has become chaotic as fans desperately try to reserve one of Sony’s next-gen consoles. While prices for the PS5 console have tipped past US$2,000 on eBay, some have been left wondering if Sony’s pre-orde...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:42:00 +0200

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 7 5800X will be part of the upcoming Zen 3 Vermeer lineup. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Zen 3 Vermeer to include 12-core Ryzen 9 5900X and 8-core Ryzen 7 5800X; rumored to focus on boost sustainability over peak speeds

AMD's upcoming Zen 3 Vermeer lineup could include the 12-core Ryzen 9 5900X and the 8-core Ryzen 7 5800X. This further confirms that AMD will be aligning mobile and desktop CPU names under the Ryzen 5000 family. We are also gettin...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:07:00 +0200

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium & X1 Nano make an appearance on Youtube

Once again, Lenovo's upcoming high-end laptops are exposed by a leak. This time, Youtube videos show the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano and ThinkPad X1 Titanium in full detail.

Benjamin Herzig, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:34:00 +0200

Digital Edition (L) and standard PS5 (R). (Image source: Sony/@videogamedeals - edited)

PlayStation 5 launch games and accessories price lists revealed and official PS5 boxes keep the design clean and simple

Sony has announced the official prices for the PS5 accessories and the launch games that will accompany the next-gen console on November 12/17. The retail boxes for the PlayStation 5 and Digital Edition have also appeared online, ...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:17:00 +0200

Samsung will release the Galaxy S20 FE on September 23

Galaxy S20 Fan Edition leaks in its entirety a week before launch

Thanks to a new leak, we now know pretty much everything about the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. The affordable flagship is billed to come with a 6.5-inch AMOLED panel clocked at 120Hz, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 8/128GB of RAM/storage, ...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:29:00 +0200

The Xperia 5 II brings plenty of appeal for compact flagship hunters. (Image: Sony)

Sony Xperia 5 II goes official with 120 Hz OLED display and other tweaks that will appeal compact flagship fans

Sony has officially launched the Xperia 5 II. The new device incorporates most of the key features of the flagship Xperia 1 II and includes a few key upgrades including an OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:59:00 +0200

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G will replace the OnePlus Nord in the US market.

Snapdragon 690-powered OnePlus Nord N10 5G set to launch in the US for under US$400

The OnePlus Nord may not have found its way to the US but OnePlus is apparently set to bring a great alternative after all. New information has now confirmed OnePlus's plans to launch a phone, branded as the "OnePlus Nord N10 5G",...

Ricci Rox, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:37:00 +0200

Intel DG2 Xe-HPG may be able to compete with NVIDIA Ampere and AMD RDNA2. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel DG2 Xe-HPG with 8 GB GDDR6 to feature in Tiger Lake-H and Alder Lake-P; Xe-HPG could scale up to 960 EUs to compete with NVIDIA Ampere and AMD RDNA2

Intel's upcoming Tiger Lake-H and Alder Lake-P processors could launch with Intel DG2 graphics. According to rumors, Intel DG2 Xe-HPG could come in 128, 384, 512, and possibly even 960 EUs configurations with up to 256-bit 8 GB GD...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:36:00 +0200

Lenovo now sells the Flex 5G in the US. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases the Flex 5G to the US market via its own site

The Flex 5G is Lenovo's premium 2-in-1 with the Snapdragon 8cx platform that allows it the same standalone connectivity as most 2020 flagship phones. It has been on sale in the US before; however, those units were locked to the Ve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 01:02:00 +0200

Vecnos launches its new IQUI "pen-sized" 360-degree camera

Vecnos is a spin-off from Ricoh that is dedicated to making compact lifestyle cameras. It has finally unveiled its first 360-degree camera in full. The IQUI fits its 4 proprietary lenses and their controls into a laser-pointer for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:29:00 +0200

A first look at the AirPods Studio. (Image source: @choco_bit)

Leaked AirPods Studio photo and renders confirm the design of Apple's upcoming US$349 over-ear headphones

A photo of the AirPods Studio has leaked online, sparking debate about Apple's rumoured US$349 over-ear headphones. The headphones feature an industrial design, but apparently multiple versions are in development. No 3.5 mm headph...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:22:00 +0200

Microsoft announced the Surface Pro X on October 2, 2019. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Pro X 2020 billed to launch in October with custom Microsoft SQ2 processor and 64-bit app support

The Surface Pro X may be one of Microsoft's most stylish products to date, but it did not quite hit the heights as the regular Surface Pro series has. Nonetheless, Microsoft is planning to release a second-generation model, and it...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:57:00 +0200

The PlayStation 5's price is official. (Images via Sony)

PlayStation 5 price and release date confirmed: US $499 on November 12th

The news everyone has been waiting for is now official: the PlayStation 5 will be priced at US $499 and will launch on November 12. The Digital Edition is priced at $399. Some regions, including Europe, will unfortunately have to ...

Sam Medley, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:07:00 +0200

The Galaxy F41 could end up being quite similar to the Galaxy M31. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy F41: Details of Samsung's alleged camera-centric budget phone surface ahead of launch

According to recent reports, Samsung is set to introduce a brand new smartphone lineup. The Galaxy F series is said to offer camera-centric devices at an affordable price point, and will debut with the Galaxy F41. Details of that ...

Ricci Rox, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:54:00 +0200

The OnePlus 8 is now available through the carrier Visible

OnePlus scored places for its flagship 8 series of smartphones with the US carriers T-Mobile and Verizon on its launch. Now, it has (technically) added a third: Visible, a pre-pay network. It now stocks the vanilla 8 in its Onyx B...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:05:00 +0200

The new JAM Audio Travel ANC headphones. (Source: JAM Audio)

JAM Audio's latest wireless headphones offer ANC and a fold-away design for US$60

JAM Audio has launched the Travel ANC wireless headphones. The OEM claims that they are rated for up to 24 hours of battery life, or 18 with active noise-cancelling (ANC) on. Their design also allows for folding up or folding flat

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:30:00 +0200

This may be the Mate 40's first teaser. (Source: WinFuture)

The Huawei Mate 40 series, complete with 5nm 5G-capable processor, is apparently on the way

Huawei is currently thought to have a new flagship phablet series that may comprise the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro (at least) in the works. Now, one of the OEM's official Twitter channels has released a video indicating that they wil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:05:00 +0200

The TicWatch GTX can currently be purchased at a 10% discount. (Image source: Mobvoi)

Deal | The Mobvoi TicWatch GTX is orderable for as little as US$53.99

Mobvoi only announced the TicWatch GTX last month, but the company is already running a promotion on the budget smartphone. If you act fast, then you grab the TicWatch GTX for US$53.99, £49.49 in the UK or AUD$80.99 in Australia.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:03:00 +0200

The GoPro Hero 9 Black retails for US$449.99. (Image source: GoPro)

GoPro Hero 9 Black launches for US$449.99 with new GoPro Mods and a host of changes

The GoPro Hero 9 Black is here, and it supports several GoPro Mods. The Hero 9 Black features better battery life and a larger camera sensor than its predecessors, along with a new front colour display. The Hero 9 Black costs US$4...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:46:00 +0200

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