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Adaptive ANC is a new TWS feature. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's Adaptive ANC might be the next big thing in TWS earbud specs

Active noise cancellation (ANC) has been found to be of interest for 71% of consumers planning to buy true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. However, the feature does require physical seals and a fit that some users may find less tol...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2020 14:57

Android 10 is gradually finding its way onto more V40 ThinQ variants. (Image source: LG)

LG V40 ThinQ Android 10 update lands in at least seven new countries

The LG V40 ThinQ has been upgraded to Android 10 in at least seven new countries. At least devices in Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK have started receiving LG UX 9.0 following equivalent rollou...

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2020 13:43

One UI 2.5 update seems to have broken GCAM on the Galaxy S20 series

Samsung owners tend to like their Google Camera ports a lot due to the significant improvement in camera performance they offer. That may be in jeopardy now, however, as the new One UI 2.5 appears to be killing Google Camera funct...

Ricci Rox, 03 Sep 2020 11:17

The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX371. (Source: Asus)

The 2020 Asus ZenBook Flip S is the first notebook verified to conform to Intel's 11th-gen platform

Asus' Intel 11th-gen Core-based notebook line-up contains a ZenBook Flip S, for the first time in quite a while. This new variant (the UX371) features the new OLED NanoEdge PANTONE-validated panel as many of its new siblings. It a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2020 00:13

Asus' latest cards are announced. (Source: Asus)

Asus intros its new RTX 30-based cards: ROG Strix and TUF Gaming flavors with new shrouds, fans and RGB accents

Asus has launched its new Ampere-based cards. They are based on the RTX 3090, 3080 and 3070 GPUs, which are distributed across new additions to the ROG Strix and TUF Gaming lines. Both are described as composed of "top-shelf" comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2020 23:35

War Thunder 1.101 "Raining Fire" now live with new war machines, weapons, and more September 2 2020

War Thunder 1.101 "Raining Fire" is here: almost 30 new war machines, bug fixes, improvements, and more

Released earlier today, War Thunder "Raining Fire" comes after the major update that was labeled 1.99 and is labeled 1.101 instead of 2.01 as many were expecting. The list of changes includes over 30 war machines across most natio...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2020 19:58

The global edition of the Mi 10 Lite can now be upgraded to MIUI 12. (Image source: Pocket-lint)

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Mi 10 Lite receive MIUI 12 updates

The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Mi 10 Lite have received the call to MIUI 12. Both updates are rolling out as OTAs. The one for the Mi 10 Lite brings the global version of the device into line with the European variant, which Xiaomi upgrad...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2020 19:16

The Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II may be the first Sony smartphones to receive three OS upgrades. (Image source: Evan Blass & Sony)

The Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II will receive three OS upgrades; no Android 11 for the Xperia XZ3 or earlier models though

The Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II will be the first Sony smartphones to receive three OS upgrades, according to a new report. This would mean that the devices will be upgraded through to Android 13. By contrast, software support for...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2020 19:13

Is this the Galaxy S20 Lite? (Source: OnLeaks x PriceBaba)

Samsung lists the Galaxy S20 Lite by name on updated software support pages

Samsung appears to have confirmed an impending successor for the Galaxy S10 Lite. A device with a name to match this description has appeared alongside existing devices on development websites for the US and German divisions of th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2020 16:56

Sony VENICE is now part of the Cinema Line. (Source: Sony)

Sony announces a new Cinema Line for camera products of this caliber

Today (September 2, 2020), Sony has announced that it has implemented a new series for cameras of the pro film- and documentary-capable variety. Known as the Cinema Line, it now encompasses existing products such as the VENICE and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2020 15:08

iOS 13.7 includes a built-in tool for tracking exposure to COVID-19, though you wouldn't know it from the update description. (Image via iOS)

Built-in COVID-19 tracking tool comes to iPhones with iOS 13.7

The latest version of iOS, released today, includes a new system for tracking and notifying users that have been exposed to COVID-19. iOS 13.7 now drops the need for public health officials to maintain an app for exposure tracking...

Sam Medley, 02 Sep 2020 04:51

The global versions of the Mi Note 10 series can now be upgraded to MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro and Mi Note 10 Lite receive global MIUI 12 updates

Xiaomi has begun issuing MIUI 12 to the global editions of the Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro and Mi Note 10 Lite. The updates are available as OTAs and should be rolling out now to handsets.

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2020 20:54

The new Alienware 38 Gaming Monitor. (Source: Dell)

Dell's latest Alienware monitors include a 38-inch curved display with G-SYNC ULTIMATE

Dell has announced its new Alienware gaming monitors. This series has 25- and 27-inch flat variants, although its flagship is a 38-inch curved option. Dell asserts that this "best-in-class gaming monitor" will enhance immersion an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 20:00

The Galaxy Z Fold2 is live. (Source: YouTube)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G crosses the US$2000 mark with ease in Europe

Today (September 1, 2020), Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G for a number of markets worldwide, Germany included. This means we finally get to find out how the premium device is priced in various different regions. The ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 16:00

Huawei has finished rolling out EMUI 10.1 in multiple regions. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei updates EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in eight regions as rollout begins winding down

Huawei has updated its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in eight regions. The company now claims to have finished rolling out its latest OS in Canada and Western Europe following its completion in Japan. Other regions like Africa, Central ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2020 13:23

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi 9A join alleged list of Xiaomi devices being internally tested for Android 11 update

A supposed list of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones in connection with the Android 11 update has recently been altered. Now, the Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro (global), and Redmi 9A are reportedly at the internal testing phase. There...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Sep 2020 01:42

A render based on OPPO's new patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO patents a clamshell foldable phone with the screen on the outside

Samsung has captivated some tech enthusiasts with its Galaxy Z Flip neo-clamshell phone, the second of its kind to be foldable. Now, a different mobile device company, OPPO, has designed one much like it, but in reverse. Its scree...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 21:13

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received a new update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 joins the Mi A2 Lite with a new update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received a new update. The new update, called V11.0.13.0.QDIMIXM, upgrades the device to the August 2020 set of security patches. There are complaints of Android 10 still be a buggy experience for the Mi A2, t...

Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 20:43

Qualcomm and its 5G broadband partners claim to have completed the world's longest-range mmWave data call

mmWave is a sub-type of 5G associated with the potential for ultra-high speeds. However, it is also lumbered with a perception of being unreliable due to weak reception. Qualcomm, Ericsson and Casa Systems seek to change that with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 20:33

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro. (Source: WPC)

Xiaomi's Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro may launch soon following an appearance on the Bluetooth SIG database

Xiaomi has what appear to be a Pro variant of its Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in the works. This has been confirmed overtly by the certification of products going by this name by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). This i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 16:23

Samsung Pay Card hits South Korea (Source: Samsung Newsroom South Korea)

Samsung Pay Card now available in South Korea

Samsung Pay users in South Korea just got a new physical card that can be used for multiple tasks and comes with discounts that can reach 5 percent. This move comes not long after the introduction of similar cards in the United St...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2020 14:38

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands might not work without an SSD (Source: Blizzard)

Blizzard: You will need an SSD to play World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

While Battle for Azeroth requires a fast HDD with at least 70 GB of free space, the upcoming expansion of Blizzard's World of Warcraft — Shadowlands — apparently needs an SSD with 100 GB of free space or more. The eight major inst...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2020 12:57

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was praised for its big battery and sturdy build. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S9+ likely to get trimmed-down version of One UI 2.5 soon

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S9+ smartphones are likely to receive a cut-down version of the One UI 2.5 Android skin when it becomes available, due to hardware constraints. Samsung has been praised for offering...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Aug 2020 22:59

Huawei may not ship HarmonyOS phones. (Source: Huawei)

No HarmonyOS smartphone until 2021: Huawei CEO

Huawei has been rumored to release the first phone with HarmonyOS - its contingency against the loss of access to Android - out of the box by the end of 2020. However, the CEO of its Consumer Business Group has reportedly confirme...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 00:37

Epic's online App Store developer's page is now blank. (Source: Apple)

Apple follows through on its threat to cancel Epic Games' developer account

Apple had warned that it might terminate the developer account page on its Store for Epic Games. The studio is currently involved in action that challenges the Cupertino giant's app-revenue model. Now, this threat has come to frui...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 00:29

The new skyBOX portable SSD. (Source: Indiegogo)

The skyBOX is a "credit-card-sized" wireless portable SSD that is now available on Indiegogo

HyperAccessory is a start-up that purports to pack the advantages of on-the-go storage with top-end data transfers into a form-factor with the footprint of the average bank-card. This skyBOX also features Wi-Fi 6, alongside capaci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2020 19:46

Year-on-year changes in the smartphone market. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

The smartwatch market grew by 20% in the first half of 2020, driven by devices from Huawei, Garmin and Apple

The smartwatch market continued to flourish in the first 6 months of 2020 (1H2020), with Apple, Garmin and Huawei as its new top 3 brands. This growth was seen worldwide, albeit particularly in India, the US and Europe. The demand...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2020 19:05

The latest in PENTAX Silver Editions. (Source: Ricoh)

Ricoh launches limited Silver Editions of the PENTAX K-1 Mark II DSLR

Ricoh has announced limited-editions of its PENTAX flagship, the K-1 Mark II. It has been joined by new versions of the D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 lenses in the same silver color. All 4 will be available in li...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2020 00:56

The D-Link DIR-X5460 router. (Source: D-Link)

The EXO AX5400 is D-Link's latest premium mesh Wi-Fi 6 router

D-Link has released its latest AX5400 mesh router on Amazon. This device is rated for up to 6 continuous 4K content streams. Its maker claims that its speeds and bandwidth is due to its "prosumer" build and 160MHz channel.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2020 00:04

The MIUI 12 rollout for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is almost over. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro nets a fresh MIUI 12 update

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has received a fresh MIUI 12 update, following the recent rollout to the European variant of the device. Xiaomi is issuing the update as an OTA, but it can also be downloaded and installed manually.

Alex Alderson, 29 Aug 2020 00:03

The Hachi Infinite M1 is a projector that turns any surface into a touchscreen and is now available on Amazon

Hachi's Infinite M1 is an AI-powered projector that can throw a working interface onto the desk or wall in front of it. Its maker originally launched it at CES 2020, and is now prepared to ship it from Amazon or its own website. I...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2020 22:46

The professional headset market may take off into the next decade. (Source: Frost & Sullivan)

Global professional headset shipments may grow to 65.7 million units by 2026: new research

The number of "workplace-style" headsets shipped worldwide might exceed 65 million over the next 6 years, compared to a figure of 22.9 million from 2019. This may correspond to a market value of US$2.94 billion in 2026. This growt...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2020 18:34

The Redmi Note 9 has been upgraded to MIUI 12 in more regions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Mi 8 Pro (UD) receive new MIUI 12 updates

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Mi 8 Pro (UD) have received new MIUI 12 updates. The updates are rolling out now as OTAs and bring yet more handsets onto Xiaomi's latest OS.

Alex Alderson, 28 Aug 2020 16:51

Facebook has a feud with Apple. (Image: Facebooke and Apple logos w/ edits)

Apple rejected update for Facebook app that informed users of Apple's 30% cut of in-app purchases

Facebook claims that Apple blocked an update that would have informed users of Apple's practice of taking 30% of all in-app purchases. The update, which introduces a tool allowing businesses to sell tickets to online events, origi...

Sam Medley, 28 Aug 2020 16:45

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition features "rebuilt 3D assets". (Image source: Microsoft/Xbox Studios)

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition revealed in stirring announcement trailer

A new announcement trailer for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has been shared as part of the Gamescom event. The remastered game now boasts of 4K graphics and features two additional civilizations for RTS fans to get to gr...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Aug 2020 04:13

SND RAY outlines some of its new wearable's features. (Source: Indiegogo)

SND RAY: the "best HiFi bone conduction sunglasses" are now on Indiegogo

Sunglasses that also act as personal audio devices are a rapidly expanding category of tech. The start-up SND RAY has put its take on this concept up for crowd-funding on Indiegogo. It claims that this product has improved audio q...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2020 20:27

GeForce NOW adds support for Control Ultimate Edition. (Source: Remedy)

GeForce NOW adds Control, Hitman and the Shadowrun Collection to its list of games

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's solution for online cloud gaming. It famously adds titles every Thursday, for the benefit of players who own them already but do not have a high-powered PC to hand. Today, this list includes Control, as wel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2020 15:00

The global versions of the Mi Mix 2S and Mi Mix 3 can now be upgraded to MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and Mi Mix 3 receive new stable MIUI 12 updates

The Mi Mix 2S and Mi Mix 3 have received new MIUI 12 updates. Xiaomi has now started bringing the global versions of the handsets onto its latest OS, following equivalent rollouts on other branches of MIUI.

Alex Alderson, 26 Aug 2020 21:30

The European edition of the Redmi Note 8 Pro can now be upgraded to MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and Mi Mix 2S receive new MIUI 12 updates

The Redmi Note 8 Pro and Mi Mix 2S have received new MIUI 12 updates. Now, the European edition of the Redmi Note 8 Pro can be upgraded to Xiaomi's latest OS, following equivalent updates for other variants. In the same vein, MIUI...

Alex Alderson, 26 Aug 2020 00:01

Qualcomm selects the 33 firms that will benefit from its Small Business Accelerator Program

In response to the often harsh realities of the peri-Covid-19 world from the enterprise perspective, Qualcomm implemented the Small Business Accelerator Program to help firms of that description during this time. It exists to dona...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2020 18:07

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro can now be upgraded to MIUI 12 in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update lands on the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro in Europe as update whereabouts offered for more Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S handsets

The first stable MIUI 12 update has landed on the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro in Europe. The update, which is rolling out now as an OTA, upgrades the two devices from V11.1.2.0.QFDEUXM. The whereabouts of MIUI 12 for more editio...

Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2020 14:53

This is likely the last update for the Mi A1. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Mi A1 receives what may be its last ever update

The Mi A1 is currently receiving a new update. This update brings the August security patch to the Xiaomi Android One phone but is likely also the last update the phone will ever get, as this is the 36th monthly patch it has gotte...

Ricci Rox, 25 Aug 2020 08:26

The Mi A3 is Xiaomi's most-recent Android One smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives another new update

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has received a new update. The update apparently upgrades the device to the August 2020 security patches, among other changes like stability improvements and performance optimisations. The update is rolling out no...

Alex Alderson, 24 Aug 2020 14:23

Xiaomi has been testing MIUI 12 on the Redmi Note 8 Pro for a while now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro receives a new MIUI 12 update

A new MIUI 12 update has reached the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. The update should be an encouraging sign for the handsets that remain on MIUI 11, like those on the European and Russian branches of MIUI.

Alex Alderson, 23 Aug 2020 23:52

The Xiaomi Mi A2 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Resurrection Remix 8.5.7 provides a custom Android 10-based experience for owners of Xiaomi smartphones such as the Mi A2, Redmi Note 8, and Pocophone F1

Resurrection Remix has announced a new stable version of its custom ROM that is based on Android 10. Resurrection Remix 8.5.7 is now available to download for Xiaomi and Redmi devices, such as the Xiaomi Mi A2, Mi 9T, Redmi Note 7...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Aug 2020 22:02

Could there be a Z Flip Lite in the works? (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's "mid-range foldable" takes a step closer to reality with an official Wi-Fi certification

A recent leak has pointed to an upcoming Samsung foldable that may be more affordable than its predecessors. This rumor now gains more weight due to the fact that the Wi-Fi Alliance has registered a device with its alleged model n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Aug 2020 16:08

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and S9 series confirmed to receive One UI 2.5

The Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9 series are over two years old at this point and getting to the end of their major support lifespans. All three phones are set for one last hurrah, however, in the form of the One UI 2.5 update.

Ricci Rox, 23 Aug 2020 10:00

The Nokia C3 is a new budget phone that might launch in India soon

Nokia launched the C3 as a 5.99-inch HD+ display phone with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage in China recently. It also runs Android 10 with an octa-core processor, and costs about US$101. A new leak suggests this budget ph...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Aug 2020 00:10

The Zepp E is a new sporty smartwatch that comes in round- or square-faced options

The new wearables brand Zepp has launched its first smartwatch, the E. This device has a choice of square or round 3D curved bezel-free glass faces with AMOLED displays and stainless steel backing. Both versions also feature 11 sp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2020 00:29

A Galaxy M51 render. (Source: Pigtou/OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy M51: a new leak may help confirm some specs ahead of its launch

The Galaxy M51 is currently thought to become the first Samsung phone that breaks the 6000mAh barrier on its launch. It may have appeared on Geekbench 5 ahead of this event, in which case its SoC and RAM may have been spilled. Acc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2020 23:24