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The PlayStation 5's Media Remote. (Source: Sony)

These are the entertainment apps to be available on the PlayStation 5 from launch

A Sony executive's latest blog post has revealed that 6 different major content-streaming platforms will be compatible with the PlayStation 5 from day 1. They include Spotify, YouTube, Disney Plus and Netflix, which will get their...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2020 20:48

AirTags may go places you might not expect. (Source: USPTO via PatentlyApple)

A new leak may reveal the full potential of Apple's upcoming AirTags

Apple is now slated to finally unleash its long-awaited AirTags in 2021. These new products are currently widely accepted to be this OEM's answer to products such as Tile anti-loss wireless accessories. However, according to leaks...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2020 20:09

The Mi A2 has received its October update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 receives a new update bringing the October security patch and bug fixes

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received its monthly update, this time called V11.0.15.0.QDIMIXM. The new update brings the October 2020 set of security patches to the Android One handset, along with a few bug fixes. V11.0.15.0.QDIMIXM is ro...

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2020 17:45

Xiaomi began rolling out V12.0.2.0.QEJMIXM earlier this month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 may be on a limited release for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1, but there may be a workaround

MIUI 12 may still be on a limited release for the global version of the Xiaomi Pocophone F1. If your device is yet to receive the OS upgrade, then flashing the OTA files manually may do the trick.

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2020 15:27

The Redmi Note 7 initially featured MIUI 11 based on Android 9. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Note 7 gets an Android 10-based MIUI 12 beta stable update

Owners of the Redmi Note 7 that operates with the Europe (EEA) MIUI ROM will be pleased to know that there is an Android 10-based MIUI 12 beta stable update now available for that particular smartphone. MIUI 12 for Redmi Note 7 us...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Oct 2020 13:47

The Watch GT 2 Porsche Design. (Source: YouTube)

Huawei's latest accessories include a Watch GT 2 Porsche Design

Huawei's freshly-launched Mate 40 series has, as predicted through leaks, an extra-premium Porsche Design variant. It is accompanied by a similarly customized new smartwatch. This titanium-cased version of the Watch GT 2 has a new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Oct 2020 22:44

Torchlight III Nintendo Switch-exclusive Ashen Glittersprite pet (Source: Perfect World)

Torchlight III hits the Nintendo Switch as promised

Nintendo Switch gamers can enjoy the third Torchlight game starting today just as promised. The new adventure "filled with hordes of goblins, undead and other dangerous Netherim creatures" is now live and early adopters also get t...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Oct 2020 22:16

The FreeBuds Studio are official. (Source: YouTube)

Huawei introduces its FreeBuds Studio headphones and Sound speaker

Huawei's major product launch of today (October 22, 2020) served to announce the Mate 40 phablet series and also several "companion" devices for it. They include the rumored FreeBuds Studio, the first ANC headphones from this line...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Oct 2020 21:20

Samsung is rolling out a software update to address Galaxy S20 FE touchscreen issues

Fix for Galaxy S20 FE touchscreen issues now rolling out via a software update

Samsung has finally begun issuing fixes for the Galaxy S20 FE's touchscreen problems via a software update. It is roughly 174MB in size and is currently rolling out in Europe. A global release should follow suit in the coming days...

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Oct 2020 20:47

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has received new MIUI 12 updates in two regions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi CC9e and Redmi Note 8 Pro receive new MIUI 12 upgrades as the Redmi 8 and Redmi Note 8 pick up perfunctory updates

The Mi CC9e and Redmi Note 8 Pro have received new MIUI 12 upgrades spanning several branches of MIUI, but the Redmi 8 and Redmi Note 8 are in no such luck. Instead, the Redmi 8 and Redmi Note 8 have just received security updates...

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2020 14:14

The Watch GT 2 Pro now supports blood oxygen saturation monitoring. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro gains a new health feature courtesy of latest software update

Huawei has introduced a new health feature to the Watch GT 2 Pro, despite its recent introduction. The update expands the capabilities of the company's latest smartwatch, specifically in relation to its SpO2 sensor.

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2020 23:23

The new Acer Chromebox CXI4. (Source: Acer)

Acer pitches its new Chromebox CXI4 as a desktop-replacement for enterprise or education

The CXI4 is Acer's new Chromebox with up-to-date connectivity, featuring Wi-Fi 6, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and type C ports. Therefore, it may prove an option for the processing needed in retail or learning spaces. It also has the dimensions...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2020 15:45

Acer's new Predator and Nitro monitors can go up to 280Hz and 34-inch 1900R curvature

Today (October 21, 2020), Acer has unveiled its latest gaming monitors. The Predator X34 GS is the likely headline here, as it combines a 34-inch 1900R panel, a UWQHD resolution and a new stand type in one. Then again, the 24.5-in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2020 15:45

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 were both released in 2018. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and Mi Mix 3 owners can sample Android 11 via ArrowOS 11.0 custom ROM

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and Mi Mix 3 users can enjoy the delights of the Android 11 operating system thanks to the release of the ArrowOS 11.0 custom ROMs for those devices. This will be especially handy for those with a Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Oct 2020 08:25

Windows applications can now natively run inside Chrome OS. (Image via Parallels)

Chromebooks can now natively run Windows apps thanks to Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise

A new software tool from Parallels, the Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise, allows certain Chromebooks to natively run Windows apps alongside Chrome OS apps, no Internet required. The software seamlessly integrates Window...

Sam Medley, 21 Oct 2020 04:25

Consumer tech may have a relative boom in 4Q2020. (Source: Pixabay)

Consumer tech sales figures in the US are set to show positive change for the last quarter of 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic often has connotations of economic downturn and general consumption-insecurity. Nevertheless, the US consumer tech sector is now projected to grow by 18% year-on-year for the final quarter of 2020 (4Q2020), w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2020 00:39

DxOMark updates its testing methods. (Source: DxOMark)

DxOMark announces updates for its smartphone display and camera testing protocols

DxOMark is practically a household name for independent groups that release scores for smartphone prowess in areas such as their screens and cameras. It has announced that its system to test the former has been re-designed to refl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2020 23:41

The Mi Max 3 and Mi Mix 3 5G are now receiving MIUI 12 in more regions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and Mi Mix 3 5G receive new MIUI 12 updates

The Mi Max 3 and Mi Mix 3 5G have received new MIUI 12 updates, bringing the two devices on Xiaomi's latest OS. The Mi Mix 3 5G still remains on Android 9.0 Pie in Europe on the Vodafone network, but the global and Russian version...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2020 20:33

The Xiaomi Mi A1 finally reaches the end of its support lifespan but life continues thanks to a wide array of custom ROMs

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was released back in September 2017 as Xiaomi's first Android One offering. The Android One program promises just three years of software updates, however, so the Mi A1 has finally reached the end of its official ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Oct 2020 11:07

The OPPO Enco X are new ANC TWS earbuds tuned by Dynaudio

OPPO has launched the latest addition to its Enco series of TWS earbuds. They are equipped with a dual-core chipset to control their active noise cancelling (ANC) features. The OEM also describes them as having been developed in p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2020 00:14

The new OPPO Watch RX. (Source: OPPO via MyDrivers)

OPPO teases the Watch RX, an upcoming round-faced smartwatch

OPPO is a device OEM that has launched Apple Watch-clones in the past. Now, it has unveiled its first smartwatch with a circular face instead. The RX will also run ColorOS Watch 1.5, a new version of the OEM's software for wearabl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2020 23:08

OPPO launches its first-ever TVs with a 65-inch QLED flagship model

OPPO unveiled products new to this OEM during its October 19, 2020 Wisdom Life conference in China. They include its first-ever TVs, which run on a version of ColorOS developed specially for this new category. They have 4K panels,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2020 19:23

iTouch launches its Sport 2 Smartwatch with a new body-temperature sensor

iTouch is a wearables brand with a main presence in the United States. It has announced its second-gen Sport smartwatch, which has a new kind of sensor: one that tracks body temperature and alerts the user if it becomes elevated. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2020 18:17

Xiaomi teases the Mi Watch. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi teases an imminent launch for the SpO2-enabled Mi Watch in China

The latest in the Mi Watch series of wearables has a round face and a blood-oxygen sensor. An official Xiaomi Weibo account has hinted that it is set for launch very soon in its domestic market. It is slated to come with various a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2020 16:33

Samsung launches the Galaxy Fit2 wearable

Prior leaks had indicated that Samsung had a new version of the Galaxy Fit wearable with Bluetooth 5.1 in the works. Now, this new device in on sale in India. It has a 1.1-inch color AMOLED display, can track a user's heart-rate a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2020 15:23

The Redmi Note 8T differs from the Redmi Note 8 by having NFC functionality. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8T users find themselves in familiar territory as Xiaomi warns of a potential MIUI 12 delay

It appears Redmi Note 8T owners are going to find themselves in the same boat as those with the very similar Redmi Note 8 smartphone in regard to a MIUI 12 update. While it seemed the Android 10-based overlay was winging its way t...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Oct 2020 10:15

Xiaomi hypes its new Mi Air 2 Pros. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches new, noise-cancelling Mi Air 2 Pro TWS earbuds

Xiaomi has debuted the Mi Air 2 Pro, which may also become known as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro in markets besides its initial Chinese region. These TWS earbuds boast a high-end matte finish and house specs such as active...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2020 20:53

Infinix debuts the Note 8. (Source: Infinix)

Infinix launches the Note 8 and 8i: budget phablets with the Helio G80 processor

Infinix has thrown its hat in the 2020 low- to mid-tier ring with its new Note 8 series. It offers big screens and quad rear cameras. Both the 8 and 8i also have large 5200mAh batteries. Can they really compete with other MediaTek...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2020 19:00

Intel launches the Tiger Lake Celeron 6000 series

Intel's latest Celeron 6305 and 6305E processors have a number of up-to-date features and specs that may make devices based on them particularly worthy of consideration. There may have a lower base clock here compared to its immed...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2020 20:05

Intel has a new Pentium Gold variant. (Source: Intel)

Intel Pentium Gold steps up to 10nm thanks to a new Tiger Lake-based variant

Intel has launched the Pentium Gold 7505 processor, which, unlike its immediate predecessor, has a 10 nanometer (nm) architecture thanks to its place in the Tiger Lake series. It also now has double the cache and supports faster i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2020 19:17

MIUI 12 update finally arrives for the Redmi Note 9S with Xiaomi set to expand rollout for the Redmi Note 9 Pro

Following months of delays, Xiaomi has now started sending out the MIUI 12 update to the Redmi Note 9S. The rollout begins in Europe, with updates for owners of the Russian and Turkish models of the device. Meanwhile, Xiaomi is su...

Ricci Rox, 17 Oct 2020 14:14

TCL launches its 4K Android TVs in the US

TCL now sells its 4-series smart TVs in the US. These 4K Android devices support Google's Assistant and have Chromecast functionality. They are available in 50-, 55- and 75-inch variants, some of which are already on sale for 2020...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2020 00:42

Kokoon's ultra-slim NightBuds sleep-audio earbuds hit the US$380,000 mark on Kickstarter

The Kokoon NightBuds are, like the Amazfit ZenBuds or Bose Sleepbuds II, designed to be worn in bed so as to help the user fall asleep. To this end, they measure just 5.4 millimeters in depth, although they are not TWS. They have ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2020 23:07

Nokia may go to the moon soon. (Source: Nokia/LibreShot)

4G/LTE is going to the moon, and Nokia is going to install it there

Nokia has secured a contract from NASA to provide it with a 4G/LTE network - for a lunar base. The US' space administration has plans to have such a structure on the moon and operational by 2028, and the Finnish brand is the one t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2020 19:33

Carl Pei says goodbye to OnePlus' fans. (Source: OnePlus)

Carl Pei confirms his departure from OnePlus

OnePlus is a smartphone brand that has leveraged hype around "alternative" flagships into a market-leading position over the years, and Carl Pei has been there from the start as its co-founder. However, he has just posted a goodby...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2020 18:30

The wait for the Redmi Note 8 to receive the MIUI 12 update goes on. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 owners should prepare for a long-haul update journey as October no longer looks viable for MIUI 12 arrival

Redmi Note 8 users around the globe are going to be disappointed by the latest MIUI 12-related messages issuing from Xiaomi HQ. While there seemed to be a few signs pointing to an October update for users of the Global or Indian R...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Oct 2020 09:22

Vivaldi 3.4 browser update notification window, Chromium 86 and Vivaldia game in tow (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 3.4 now available with Chromium 86, the Vivaldia game, and more

Updated across all platforms — including mobile — Vivaldi 3.4 comes with an arcade game inspired by the Future Noir and Cyberpunk genres. This easy-going title is named Vivaldia and it comes along various features such as the very...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Oct 2020 09:17

Canon launches the EOS M50 Mark II with new tap-to-focus and YouTube Live streaming features

Canon has updated the EOS M50 with a Mark II model. This new camera has a 24.1MP APS-C sensor with the OEM's DIGIC 8 image processor. It also has on-board Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which helps with its new ability to livestream directl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2020 01:18

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker. (Source: WinFuture)

Rumor | Xiaomi will launch the Mi Smart Speaker in Europe soon

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker is a Google Assistant-enabled device that was launched in India recently alongside the Mi Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve. It has a 63.5 millimeter (mm) driver rated for 12 watt (W) audio and has an LED acc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2020 00:28

Omnivision launches the OV64A. (Source: Omnivision)

Omnivision launches a world-first 1.0 micron 64MP sensor for smartphones

Omnivision has announced its new high-end mobile camera sensor, the OV64A. It is 64MP, which is nothing new to this manufacturer; however, this one has pixels of a ground-breaking 1.0 micron in size. This may enhance its sensitivi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2020 23:33

The OnePlus 7 and 7T series will apparently receive Android 11 in December, not in 2021. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus confirms December arrival of Android 11 and OxygenOS 11 for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series

The OnePlus 7 and 7T series will begin receiving Android 11 and OxygenOS 11 from December, according to a company spokesperson. It is unclear whether these will be beta or stable builds, but the likes of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2020 17:36

Android 11 has now debuted on the Mi CC9 Pro, Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi resumes closed beta MIUI 12 testing as it brings Android 11 to the Mi CC9 Pro, Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro

Xiaomi has brought the Mi CC9 Pro, Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro onto Android 11, courtesy of a new closed beta update. The update can be downloaded on an unlocked handset via TWRP and is an encouraging sign of development for Xia...

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2020 15:21

Android 11 beta can be downloaded on the ZenFone 7 Pro. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS is already rolling out Android 11 for ZenFone 7 Pro beta testers

ASUS has begun issuing Android 11 beta builds to the ZenFone 7 Pro, stealing a march on other Android OEMs. The first beta build for the recently released flagship introduces a host of changes, not just Android 11.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 20:44

The One UI 3.0 beta is tied to the S20 series currently, excluding the S20 FE. (Image source: AllAboutSamsung)

Samsung commences One UI 3.0 beta testing in Europe

Samsung has started beta testing One UI 3.0 in Europe. Testing began in South Korea and the US last month and remains limited to the Galaxy S20 series. The S20 FE is not eligible for One UI 3.0 beta yet though, and you must have a...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 19:52

The Pixel 4a may run faster on Android 10 than Android 11. (Image source: Google)

Android 11 may be slowing down some smartphones like the Pixel 4a and Pixel 4 XL

Android 11 may be slowing down smartphones like the Pixel 4a and Pixel 4 XL, HotHardware has discovered. The two Google smartphones perform demonstrably worse in benchmarks running Android 11 than they do on Android 10; the websit...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 18:48

The global version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro has received its first MIUI 12 build. (Image source: Xiaomi)

First MIUI 12 update arrives for the global Redmi Note 9 Pro as OS upgrade for the Redmi Note 7 Pro goes official

The first MIUI 12 update has arrived for the global version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Currently rolling out to Turkish handsets, the arrival of V12.0.1.0.QJZTRXM should predate equivalent updates for the global and European branche...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 18:37

Entire Cyberpunk 2077 Japanese script printed out (Source: Yuki Nishio)

Cyberpunk 2077 apparently has a script that will surpass one million words

On its way to the scheduled November 19 release, Cyberpunk 2077 has a script that will hit — and surpass — the one-million-word barrier. Last week, CD Projekt RED’s localization manager Yuki Nishio posted an image on Twitter that ...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2020 09:22

The new Beats Flex headphones. (Source: Apple)

The new Beats Flex are surprisingly budget wireless earphones from Apple

The Beats by Dre brand has launched its latest pair of wireless earphones. Like the Powerbeats Pro before them, they are of the neckbud variety, but are also much cheaper this time. Nevertheless, they are rated for potentially sup...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Oct 2020 00:34

More Pocophone F1 handsets should now be receiving MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 rolls out to more handsets as Android 10 arrives for the Redmi 8A Dual

MIUI 12 is rolling out more widely for the global version of the Pocophone F1, according to multiple reports. V12.0.2.0.QEJMIXM is rolling out now as an OTA, while the Redmi 8A Dual has been upgraded to Android 10, sans MIUI 12.

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2020 21:58

Torchlight III now available on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4; Nintendo Switch version coming October 22 (Source: Perfect World)

Torchlight III goes live on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4

Just as promised, the third installment in the Torchlight series is now available for Windows PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 gamers. The piece of news that makes today's launch even better is the launch date of the Nintendo Switc...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2020 20:02