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The action-cam market is said to grow steadily over the next few years. (Source: MEC.ca)

Action-cam market set to be worth US$10.25 billion by 2026

The action camera market is projected to be worth over $10 billion in 7 years. It has been found to be made up of the popular brands in this space, such as GoPro, Sony, Olympus, Garmin and others. This market is reportedly driven ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 20:40

India is now one of YouTube's biggest markets. (Source: Rotor Videos)

YouTube calculates that it has 265 million active users in India, expects this to roughly double by 2020

YouTube has amassed a 265 million-stong user based in the Indian market. Speaking at a recent Google conference, the service's CEO, Susan Wojcicki, projected that this number would grow further to 500 million by next year. The exe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 19:11

The new Canon EOS Rebel SL3. (Source: Canon)

Canon updates its EOS Rebel compact DSLR camera line with APS-C, an LCD touchscreen and 4K

Canon has launched the EOS Rebel SL3, the latest in this line of compact DLSRs. This model is capable of 4K reconding, a first for the EOS Rebel series. It does so with its 24.1 megapixel (MP) APS-C sensor, which is compatible wit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 18:37

There may be an official version of WhatsApp for iPad soon. (Source: Techpluto)

WhatsApp may be preparing a version of its app for iPad

WhatsApp has nearly always been available on iOS, but not on iPads. However, as these tablets come with SIM-enabled variants, some users would probably like the option. The app's developers may now be working on a new beta that is...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2019 19:15

Hopes for an all-new MacBook Pro design for 2019 have been dashed. (Source: Apple)

Ming-Chi Kuo now thinks 16-inch MacBook redesign won't come until 2021

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is known for his usually accurate predictions surrounding the notoriously secretive company’s plans. After initially hinting that an all-new MacBook Pro design with a 16-inch display could arrive this ye...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Apr 2019 12:44

The Huawei SuperCharge 12000 is unveiled on stage. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's new 40-watt, 12000mAh power bank set for April 11 release

Huawei is set to release its latest power bank for sale for the first time in China. This will take place in the coming week (on April 11, 2019). The OEM alleges that this power bank is compatible with devices that can charge at 4...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 19:09

Netflix has killed off AirPlay support in its iOS apps for iPhone and iPad. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Netflix drops AirPlay support for Netflix, breaks iOS user hearts

Netflix has dropped something of a bomb on iOS users who like streaming its service over AirPlay. Effective immediately, Netflix will no longer support AirPlay, Apple’s proprietary steaming protocol, just as it goes mainstream on ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Apr 2019 10:00

Aukey's new Dynamic Detect could enable a device to get the most out of USB-PD chargers. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey unveils Dynamic Detect, a new fast-charging solution for USB-PD chargers

Aukey, a common name in USB power and mobile-device accessories, has launched a new technology called Dynamic Detect. It allows a dual-port USB-Power Delivery (USB-PD) charger to recognize the number of devices connected to it and...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 18:48

The new iPad Mini has many 'classic' Apple features. (Source: 9to5Mac)

New iPad Mini found to be less breakable than new iPad Pro

The iPad Mini has been refreshed for 2019. Saying that, it does not have many new features, besides the A12 Bionic chip that is also found in the latest iPhones. This new little slate went through JerryRigEverything's tests, and w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 18:16

Google Duplex's expanded roll-out may now be in effect. (Source: Google)

Google Duplex is now migrating to phones beside Pixels

Duplex is the strikingly realistic voice-enabled arm of the Google Assistant. It can carry out tasks such as booking tables at restaurants for smartphone users in 43 US states. It had been restricted to doing so on Pixel-line phon...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Apr 2019 19:06

The Apple A12 Bionic smokes its main competition including the Snapdragon 855, Exynos 9820 and Kirin 980. (Source: Apple)

In yet another blow, Apple loses its lead A-series chip engineer

Gerard Williams III, the lead designer of Apple’s industry-leading custom A-series ARM-based chips has left the company according to a CNET report. The departure couldn’t have come at a worse time for Apple which has been reeling ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Mar 2019 04:12

Lyft is now trading on the Nasdaq. (Source: Investor's Business Daily)

Lyft has started trading on the Nasdaq

Lyft has successfully completed its IPO in the US, and is trading on the Nasdaq platform as of today (March 29, 2019). It had been estimated to start at US$72 per share; however, this value is now closer to $88. This, then, is the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2019 18:05

Apple currently has eight active major Exchange and Repair Extension Programs for faulty products. (Screenshot: Notebookcheck)

Faulty Apple product? Check this list of active device repair programs

Despite Apple’s reputation for build quality and design it has been having a few quality issues of late, particularly with regard to its MacBook line. A search on Apple’s website has revealed all of the products in its lineup that...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Mar 2019 01:13

iOS 12.2 may help iPad Pro 11-inch variant to register input properly. (Source: Apple)

New iOS 12 update appears to fix known 11-inch iPad Pro 2018 screen issue

According to a pattern of online user reports, the smaller variant of the iPad Pro 2018 is afflicted by a bug that throws its touch-responses off when a glass screen protector is installed. This results in a host of ill effects, f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Mar 2019 17:06

Australia retailer JB Hi-Fi is offering an AU$320 (US$226) discount on the iPhone Xs 512GB models. (Screenshot: Notebookcheck)

Major Australian retailer slashes over AU$300 off iPhone Xs 512 GB models

Apple, as many will be aware, rarely if ever offers discounts on its products. However, in further confirmation that iPhone sales have cooled, major Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi has slashed an incredible AU$320 (US$226) off the pr...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Mar 2019 10:36

Apple Arcade: the world's first gaming subscription service for mobile, desktop and the living room

Apple's latest release event debuted Arcade, a new elaboration on the App Store's gaming experience. The company claims that over 100 new and original games have been developed for this new subscription-based service. It is also a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 23:29

Apple unveiled its own streaming competitor at its latest event. (Source: Apple)

The new Apple TV services are here

The Cupertino giant has unveiled the next generation of its TV arm. However, it is not a device; rather, it is a software- and content-based upgrade. The new Apple TV app allows users to cherry-pick channels or streaming providers...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 20:22

Apple unveils its magazine reading service News+, don't expect anything revolutionary

Apple News just got a spinoff that includes 300 magazine subscriptions and is simply called News+. Available for US$9.99 a month (the first month is free), this service is also rolling out in Canada in both French and English. Aus...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2019 18:55

Firefox for iPad with split-screen support (Source: Firefox on YouTube)

Mozilla launches Firefox for iPad with split-screen support and more

Mozilla's Firefox for iOS has finally received an update with a set of features tailored for the iPad tablet, such as tab management, split-screen support, single-click private browsing, a comprehensive set of keyboard shortcuts (...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2019 13:41

iPhones may act as charging pads in 2019. Source: MacOtakara

2019 iPhones may come with 18W charging as standard and reverse wireless charging

Apple has developed a habit of disappointing its fans by including power bricks that charge at only 5W with its iPhones. However, a new leak has predicted that the company will put an end to this in 2019. It also projects that the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Mar 2019 23:53

Is this the new 10.5-inch iPad Air or the old 10.5-inch iPad Pro? Your guess is as good as ours. (Source: Apple)

Opinion: Apple is becoming synonymous with boring

Apple used to be the tech company that led consumer technology design unchallenged. After a week of rehashed designs masquerading as, in at least one instance, “all new” product launches, the company feels like it is asleep at the...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Mar 2019 09:11

Huawei CFO was in possession of an iPhone, iPad and MacBook when arrested in Canada recently. (Source: The Strait Times)

Arrested Huawei CFO was in possession of an iPhone, iPad and MacBook

Arrested Huawei CFO and daughter of founder Ren Zhengfei, Meng Wanzhou, has had further embarrassment heaped on her. As if getting arrested in Canada at the request of the US government on espionage charges isn’t enough, it has no...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Mar 2019 07:24

The new Huntkey 90W charging brick looks deceptively much like any other. (Source: Huntkey)

A power brick maker will release a 90W wall charger later this year

Huntkey, a company based in Shenzhen, has announced that it is currently producing a 90-watt wall-wart intended for mobile devices. This next-gen power-brick also has a USB type-C output, rather than type-A as normal. It supports ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Mar 2019 18:46

Look familiar? These are the new Apple AirPods. (Source: Apple)

Apple releases AirPods 2 with new wireless charging case option

Apple's latest press release has unveiled the AirPods 2. These new earbuds integrate handsfree Siri activation, faster switching between different devices and wireless charging. However, their design is largely unchanged compared ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2019 17:31

The iPad Air comes in 64 GB and 256 GB storage variants. (Source: Apple)

Apple A12 Bionic SoC in latest iPad tablet destroys Android competition in alleged Geekbench single- and multi-core tests

Apple has just launched the new iPad Air and iPad mini tablets, and it seems one of them may have already been tested on Geekbench. Apparently, the integrated A12 Bionic chip scored an incredibly high multi-core score of 11,607, p...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Mar 2019 10:40

Apple iPad Air with smart keyboard and Apple Pencil (Source: Apple Newsroom)

Apple might upgrade the iMac Pro soon, 10.5-inch iPad Air and refreshed iPad mini revealed today

Although Apple has already announced a March 25 event, it seems like the updated tablets will not be there, because the Cupertino-based tech giant has just introduced the new 10.5-inch iPad Air and 7.9-inch iPad Mini. However, the...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2019 15:45

New leaks suggest the iPad will have a new form factor this year. (Source: TrustedReviews)

There will be a "new" size of iPad this year: new leak

The relatively new, yet particularly accurate Apple leaker @coiiiiiiiin is back. This time, the tipster claims that 2 new iPads will be released in the near future. One will have a screen-size that is new to the series: 10.2 inche...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2019 22:13

Can you get your phone back after it goes missing? (Source: Asurion)

An insurance company publishes its report on successful stolen or lost device recovery research

A mobile insurance and device company, Asurion, has announced its findings on a study about missing devices and cases in which their owners managed to get them back. The company reported that having a lockscreen showing a contact ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2019 19:32

Apple will host its first launch event of 2019 on March 25 at the Steve Jobs Theater. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms event for March 25 and hints at unveiling something TV-related

The Cupertino-based company has now confirmed its latest launch event, which it will host in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park on March 25. The event will run from 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) or 17:00 Coordinated Universa...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2019 13:09

Apple AR glasses patent. (Source: Patently Apple)

Apple AR glasses set for late 2019 or early 2020 release, needs iPhone

Ming-Chi Kuo is back to stick another thorn in Apple’s side with more news about Apple’s future product plans. This time around, Kuo has revealed that Apple’s rumoured augmented reality glasses could be coming as soon as late 2019...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Mar 2019 04:57

Image via Apple's App Store (on iPhone SE).

Latest PlayStation 4 update brings Remote Play support to iOS devices

Thanks to the latest update for the PlayStation 4 and the addition of an officially supported app in the Apple App Store, the PS4's Remote Play is now available on compatible iOS devices. However, since iOS doesn't natively suppor...

Sam Medley, 07 Mar 2019 18:47

Nintendo games may be part of a microtransaction problem. (Source: Geek Insider)

Nintendo asks its mobile-gaming partners to rein in their microtransactions

According to a new report in the Wall Street Journal, Nintendo has at least started to intervene in order to prevent disproportional amounts of in-game transactions in the titles it has licensed to Android and iOS developers. This...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2019 20:14

Messenger's dark mode is up and running. (Source: Facebook)

Facebook Messenger's Dark Mode is now available for activation

A new feature in Facebook's Messenger app - Dark Mode - has been in the works for some time now. A Redditor has recently noticed that it can be activated by sending a specific emoji. The new Mode may particularly benefit those wit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2019 19:32

Microsoft Edge is being re-vamped with numerous Chromium tweaks. (Source: Microsoft)

Images of Chromium-based Edge emerge online

The new version of Microsoft Edge, a browser whose development is now driven by that of Chromium's, has been leaked in a set of images by Neowin. They show a browser that will indeed ring a number of bells for those who follow the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2019 18:03

Tim Cook hypes up yet to be revealed Apple products to shareholders. (Source: Macworld)

Apple set to "roll the dice' on some products Tim Cook says will "blow you away"

Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised shareholders that it plans to bounce back from a weaker than expected holiday quarter by "rolling the dice" on new products that will "blow you away." Although not revealing what Apple has in stall,...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Mar 2019 06:33

TikTok has amassed over a billion downloads on iOS and Android

The short-video app TikTok has seen its billionth download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store combined. It has also rivalled Facebook and surpassed Instagram for app install counts in 2018. It was also the most-downloade...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2019 19:50

This potential feature is part of Google's Web development program. (Source: Google)

Chrome developers are preparing a new feature to make back/forward navigation faster

Google engineers are developing a 'back/forward cache' to reduce the latency with which Chrome returns to a previous page, or goes forward from one. This involves saving an entire webpage in memory, JavaScript included. While this...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2019 20:35

The new GoPro HERO 7 Dusk White. (Source: GoPro)

The GoPro HERO7 Black now has a limited-edition variant

The HERO7 Black is the top-spec'd SKU of its GoPro camera series. It is now available in a limited-edition alternative finish, Dusk White. This version will be released on March 3, 2019 on gopro.com and selected retailers worldwid...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2019 17:52

The RAVPower 14mm PD wall charger. (Source: RAVPower)

MWC19 | RAVPower releases its thinnest-ever 45W wall charger with PD

RAVPower, the well-known accessory-maker, has a stand at MWC this year. It showcases a new PD charger, an ultra-thin (14mm) 'wall wart' based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology. RAVPower also has a new wireless charging stand tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2019 20:18

TSMC's main competitors are Intel and Samsung. (Source: KitGuru)

Apple A14 SoCs based on TSMC's 5 nm process could feature in iPhones by 2020

It has been reported that TSMC could have a 5 nm FinFET process ready for commercial use by 2020, and the rumored Apple A14 SoC would be one of the first chips to benefit from the advanced technology. The semiconductor foundry has...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Feb 2019 09:57

A new, larger, MacBook Pro with a display at least 16-inches across is in the cards for 2019. (Source: Apple)

Ming-Chi Kuo spills the beans on Apple's 2019 product plans

Ming-Chi Kuo, one of the most accurate analyst going around when it comes to Apple’s product plans, has spilled the beans on its entire 2019 product pipeline. Kuo’s latest investor note for TF International Securities includes det...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Feb 2019 09:22

The new sub-based video service will be integrated with Apple's TV box and app. (Source: Apple)

Apple ready to launch Netflix competitor

The new video streaming service will be officialized on March 25 and should be launched by summer. There will be some free content, some Apple-funded shows, the usual selection of movies and shows, plus the possibility to access c...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Feb 2019 16:02

The eavesdropping bug only occurred when callers were using the Group feature. (Source: Apple)

Apple finally fixes eavesdropping Group FaceTime bug via iOS 12.1.4

Apple was supposed to completely fix the eavesdropping vulnerability triggered via the Group feature in the FaceTime app last week, but it looks like the company found a few more bugs and fixed them as well. One bug is related to ...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Feb 2019 22:39

Some apps on Apple's Store have been found to be able to see screen-recordings of user behavior. (Source: Apple)

Apple tells developers to either get transparent about screen-recording in their apps or get out of the App Store

A recent report in TechCrunch has revealed that a number of companies use a service that allows 'session replay', which can effectively translate into recordings of what users do on their iOS apps. This data can include on-screen ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Feb 2019 00:40

VLC will get a new update soon. (Source: VLC)

VLC 4.0 will support uninterrupible music playback and Apple AirPlay, but also drop support for multiple older platforms

The latest update to the VLC media player (4.0) will bring more features, especially for iOS. However, it will also no longer support older versions of the same platform, along with some others (e.g. Windows XP). It also now offer...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2019 16:55

The Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC performed well on Geekbench with a Galaxy S10+. (Source: TrustedReviews)

Samsung Galaxy S10+ with Exynos 9820 beats out Snapdragon 855 and Kirin 980 on Geekbench but trails behind Apple's A12 Bionic

A Samsung Galaxy S10+ variant with the model number SM-G975F has been spotted on Geekbench by MySmartPrice, and it has delivered some impressive scores. It managed 4,472 in the single-core test and scored 10,387 points in the mult...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2019 22:33

Fortnite mentioned the Steelseries Stratus XL in relation to controller support on mobile. (Source: Steelseries)

Fortnite now supports Bluetooth controllers on Android and iOS

The mobile versions of Fortnite (those that work on the Android and Apple platforms) now allow the use of Bluetooth controllers rather than on-screen controls. This new level of support comes with the 7.30 patch update, which also...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 19:59

The part of the iOS 12.2 code that may refer to a new iPod Touch. (Source: Twitter)

iOS 12.2 code hints at possible new iPads and iPod Touch

The well-regarded leaker Steve Troughton-Smith claims to have found references to unfamiliar iPads while diving into the code for the iOS 12.2 update. It suggests that new 11-inch iPads, as well as an iPad Mini, are on their way. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2019 18:33

Microsoft Office 365 on a MacBook Pro, available via Mac App Store late January 2019 (Source: Apple Newsroom)

Microsoft Office 365 hits the Mac App Store

Thanks to its arrival on the Mac App Store, Microsoft Office 365 can now be downloaded and installed by Mac users with a single click. This cloud-connected office suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and OneDr...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2019 12:20

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Action-cam market set to be worth US$10.25 billion by 2026

YouTube calculates that it has 265 million active users in India, expects this to roughly double by 2020

Canon updates its EOS Rebel compact DSLR camera line with APS-C, an LCD touchscreen and 4K

WhatsApp may be preparing a version of its app for iPad

Ming-Chi Kuo now thinks 16-inch MacBook redesign won't come until 2021

Huawei's new 40-watt, 12000mAh power bank set for April 11 release

Netflix drops AirPlay support for Netflix, breaks iOS user hearts

Aukey unveils Dynamic Detect, a new fast-charging solution for USB-PD chargers

New iPad Mini found to be less breakable than new iPad Pro

Google Duplex is now migrating to phones beside Pixels

In yet another blow, Apple loses its lead A-series chip engineer

Lyft has started trading on the Nasdaq

Faulty Apple product? Check this list of active device repair programs

New iOS 12 update appears to fix known 11-inch iPad Pro 2018 screen issue

Major Australian retailer slashes over AU$300 off iPhone Xs 512 GB models

Apple Arcade: the world's first gaming subscription service for mobile, desktop and the living room

The new Apple TV services are here

Apple unveils its magazine reading service News+, don't expect anything revolutionary

Mozilla launches Firefox for iPad with split-screen support and more

2019 iPhones may come with 18W charging as standard and reverse wireless charging

Opinion: Apple is becoming synonymous with boring

Arrested Huawei CFO was in possession of an iPhone, iPad and MacBook

A power brick maker will release a 90W wall charger later this year

Apple releases AirPods 2 with new wireless charging case option

Apple A12 Bionic SoC in latest iPad tablet destroys Android competition in alleged Geekbench single- and multi-core tests

Apple might upgrade the iMac Pro soon, 10.5-inch iPad Air and refreshed iPad mini revealed today

There will be a "new" size of iPad this year: new leak

An insurance company publishes its report on successful stolen or lost device recovery research

Apple confirms event for March 25 and hints at unveiling something TV-related

Apple AR glasses set for late 2019 or early 2020 release, needs iPhone

Latest PlayStation 4 update brings Remote Play support to iOS devices

Nintendo asks its mobile-gaming partners to rein in their microtransactions

Facebook Messenger's Dark Mode is now available for activation

Images of Chromium-based Edge emerge online

Surface Pro 6 versus Pixel Slate with Brydge keyboards

Apple set to "roll the dice' on some products Tim Cook says will "blow you away"

TikTok has amassed over a billion downloads on iOS and Android

Chrome developers are preparing a new feature to make back/forward navigation faster

The GoPro HERO7 Black now has a limited-edition variant

MWC19 | RAVPower releases its thinnest-ever 45W wall charger with PD

Apple A14 SoCs based on TSMC's 5 nm process could feature in iPhones by 2020

Ming-Chi Kuo spills the beans on Apple's 2019 product plans

Apple ready to launch Netflix competitor

Apple finally fixes eavesdropping Group FaceTime bug via iOS 12.1.4

Apple tells developers to either get transparent about screen-recording in their apps or get out of the App Store

VLC 4.0 will support uninterrupible music playback and Apple AirPlay, but also drop support for multiple older platforms

Samsung Galaxy S10+ with Exynos 9820 beats out Snapdragon 855 and Kirin 980 on Geekbench but trails behind Apple's A12 Bionic

Fortnite now supports Bluetooth controllers on Android and iOS

iOS 12.2 code hints at possible new iPads and iPod Touch

Microsoft Office 365 hits the Mac App Store

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