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GeForce NOW supports this new game. (Source: Curve Digital)

GeForce NOW adds Peaky Blinders: Mastermind on the same day as Steam

NVIDIA's cloud-gaming platform GeForce NOW announces seven additional titles today (August 20, 2020), one of which is also Steam's latest release. It is based on the popular TV show Peaky Blinders, and has been up for pre-order un...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Aug 2020 15:00

Fan-made PS5 UI concept screen with message alerts. (Image source: YouTube/Paulo Manso Animation)

Supposed PlayStation 5 user interface details leaked by disgruntled game developer and fan offers up smooth UI concept integrating official PS5 boot screen

Purported details of the PS5 UI have been leaked by a seemingly disgruntled game developer who claimed to have been working on the latest Call of Duty title. In the meantime, a fan has utilized the official PlayStation 5 boot scre...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Aug 2020 22:25

The flexible display-toting Nubia Watch launches internationally via Kickstarter

Nubia launched its second-generation flexible display watch in China at the start of August 2020, and it has been exclusive to that market since. Now, however, the OEM has broadened its availability by making it a reward on a Kick...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Aug 2020 21:00

The "new Samsung AR glasses". (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung allegedly patents new AR glasses

Augmented reality (AR) may emerge as a prominent medium for content and entertainment in the future. At least, Samsung appears to think so, as it has reportedly claimed a new form of the glasses that facilitate it at the South Kor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Aug 2020 17:15

Huawei is rolling out new updates to its older flagship smartphones. (Image source: NextPit)

The Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P20 and P20 Pro are receiving new updates

Huawei is issuing new updates to the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P20 and P20 Pro. The round of updates brings the older flagships onto the July set of security patches and fixes multiple CVEs.

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2020 14:08

V12.0.2.0.QFKMIXM and V12.0.2.0.QFKEUXM should be available to download now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global and European stable MIUI 12 updates rolled out for the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro

New stable MIUI 12 updates have been made available for the Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro. The updates are rolling out to global and European handsets now as OTA packages.

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2020 13:35

The new "Fitbit Sense". (Source: WinFuture)

A new leak points to not 1 but 3 upcoming new Fitbits, including a Versa 3

The prolific leaker Roland Quandt now claims to have laid hands on product images for Fitbit's next wave of smartwatches and fitness trackers. They include possible new generations of the familiar Versa and Inspire lines. However,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Aug 2020 01:30

The August security patch has now been issued to the Mi A2 Lite. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite receives a new update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has received a new update. The update brings the August security patch to the device and is arriving as an OTA. Xiaomi is rolling out the update to global handsets, albeit on a partial release for the time be...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 19:45

GeForce NOW is available on Chromebooks. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA announces the launch of GeForce NOW on Chromebooks

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's cloud gaming solution that allows access to any titles a user may have acquired regardless of the power of their PC. These possibilities are now officially open to those with Chromebooks, thanks to a new be...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 17:28

MIUI 12 is no longer available for the Xiaomi Redmi 9. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 upgrade rolled back for the Xiaomi Redmi 9 as a new MIUI 11 update arrives in its place

Xiaomi has rolled back the MIUI 12 upgrade for the Redmi 9, which the company began issuing late last month. In its place comes a fresh version of MIUI 11. The new update is rolling out to handsets now.

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 12:56

The Galaxy M31s may be headed for a new market. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy M31s may be headed for its first European market

The Samsung Galaxy M31s is a mid-ranger that has thrived in its main market (India) due to its extra-large 6000mAh battery. Now, it seems this same screen-time champion is headed to Italy. The OEM's division in this country seems ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2020 23:51

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition can now be upgraded to MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 9 Lite gain MIUI 12 update as Xiaomi expands upgrade eligibility for the Mi 9 SE

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 9 Lite and Mi 9 SE have all grabbed the MIUI 12 update. The update is rolling out to the Global, European and Russian versions of the Mi 9 SE.

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 22:36

EMUI 10.1 is on the verge of being replaced by EMUI 11. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei refreshes EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in four regions

Huawei has updated its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans for Africa, the Middle East, Western Europe and North-East Europe. The OS upgrade has now commenced for almost all handsets, albeit only those that Huawei has deemed capable of runnin...

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 20:59

The iQOO 5 Pro is the world's latest Snapdragon 865 phone with a 120Hz screen and 120W charging

The iQOO 5 series is a new line from this Vivo sub-brand that has been hyped with its novel spec of 120 watt charging. Now, on their launch, it is revealed that the Pro variant is the one with this new ability. However, the iQOO 5...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2020 18:22

Wearable payments may really take off in the coming decade. (Source: Samsung)

Wearable payments might fund a near-US$1.4 trillion market by 2027

The ability to complete point-of-sale transactions using wearables alone represented a market worth US$285.47 billion in 2019, according to new market research. However, this value is also now thought to grow until it reaches $1.3...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2020 23:09

The P30 Pro's days as a normal Android device may be numbered. (Source: Huawei)

Google's temporary license to work with Huawei has expired, which may be bad news for the OEM's older phones

Google applied for a temporary general license (TGL) in order to keep older Huawei devices compatible with its Android app ecosystem even after this OEM was placed on the US administration's Entity List in May 2019. However, this ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2020 15:07

The Android 10 update for the Redmi Note 7 may have introduced some notable bugs

The Redmi Note 7 finally received the stable Android 10 update for the European models a few days ago. The update bears the build number "V11.0.1.0 QFGEUXM" and weighs 2.0 GB. Sadly, it also appears to come with a few bugs.

Ricci Rox, 16 Aug 2020 10:00

LG offers free TWS earbuds with select TVs. (Source: LG USA)

LG is now throwing a pair of TONE Free TWS earbuds in with every puchase of most 2020 OLED TVs

LG USA has announced that every customer who buys an eligible OLED TV from its 2020 line-up will also get a pair of TONE Frees as a promotional gift. They are this OEM's latest TWS earbuds that are tuned by Meridian and are rated ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Aug 2020 19:02

Telegram unveils video calling for its anniversary. (Source: Telegram)

Telegram celebrates its seventh anniversary with the announcement of video calling for Android

The popular messaging app Telegram marks its seventh year of business today (August 14, 2020). It has ushered this anniversary in along with a new feature: video calling. It now exists in alpha form, boasting picture-in-picture an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2020 23:31

A new leak hints at a Nokia 8.3 5G variant headed for Verizon

Geekbench 5 now lists a set of results for a "HMD Global Nokia 8 V 5G UW". The last part of this elongated name suggests that it can use Verizon's ultra-wideband (or UW) form of the latest mobile-data standard, and may thus be loc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2020 19:53

The Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Lite and Mi Max 3 have received their first MIUI 12 upgrades. (Image source: Expert Reviews)

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Lite and Mi Max 3 join the MIUI 12 brigade

Xiaomi has started upgrading three more devices to MIUI 12. The Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Lite and Mi Max 3 join the dozens of smartphones that have already received Xiaomi's latest OS.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 19:34

A Canon EOS R5 with thermal paste. (Source: Baidu)

Canon EOS R5: a new teardown video calls the nature of its recording-time limitations into question

The EOS R5 is a recently-released, near-US$4000 Canon full-frame mirrorless camera that can shoot 8K RAW - but for only about 20 minutes straight. This, according to the OEM, is due to the need to protect its processor from overhe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2020 16:29

The Samsung Galaxy A71. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A71, Galaxy A90, Galaxy A51 potentially eligible for Android 13

Samsung recently announced that it would improve its long-term software support to three years for its flagship phones starting with the Galaxy S10 series. New information indicates such support may trickle down to the Galaxy A-se...

Ricci Rox, 14 Aug 2020 13:29

Mobvoi's new Earbuds Gesture. (Source: Indiegogo)

Mobvoi's new TWS earbud Indiegogo campaign is funded by 200% in its first 30 minutes

Today (August 13, 2020), Mobvoi launched its latest Earbud Gesture product on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. The OEM was able to score its goal twice over within the first hour of this project going live. The TWS devices in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2020 20:12

Android 10 has now reached the European edition of the Redmi 8. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 reaches the Xiaomi Redmi 8 in Europe and the Redmi Note 7 in Russia as Xiaomi re-releases MIUI 12 for the Redmi Note 9 globally

Android 10 has reached the Xiaomi Redmi 8 in Europe after similar rollouts for the global edition of the device. The Redmi Note 7 has received the same upgrade in Russia too, while MIUI 12 has been re-released for the Redmi Note 9...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 16:18

Stable MIUI 12 update for the Poco F2 Pro broke Netflix HD playback support

The Poco F2 Pro received the stable MIUI 12 update a few weeks ago, and it appears the update broke an important feature. Owners of the Poco F2 Pro running the build "MIUI 12.0.1.0" have complained about the lack of Widevine DRM L...

Ricci Rox, 13 Aug 2020 09:09

Huawei has updated its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans for August. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei updates its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in seven regions

Huawei has updated its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in seven regions. The Android 10-based OS should now have now reached almost-all eligible devices in Central Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Japan and Russia.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 23:55

Xiaomi has officially announced MIUI 12 in India, for some reason. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils MIUI 12 for India and outlines initial upgrade plans

Xiaomi has unveiled MIUI 12 for India. Announced in a livestream, the company has confirmed that it will start by upgrading 7 devices to its latest OS in the country. It seems to have forgotten that it began rolling out MIUI 12 to...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 23:48

MIUI 12 has now reached the Redmi Note 9 in India. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi expands the MIUI 12 rollout for the POCO F2 Pro and the Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi has expanded the release of its latest OS for the Poco F2 Pro and Redmi Note 9. MIUI 12 has now reached the Redmi Note 9 in India and is available for more POCO F2 Pro handsets in Indonesia. The two devices have already rec...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 16:44

The Redmi Note 8 Pro Global model starts with 6 GB of RAM. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global MIUI 12 stable ROM for the Redmi Note 8 Pro in wider rollout and available for public download

Xiaomi has made the MIUI 12 Global stable ROM for the Redmi Note 8 Pro available as part of a wider rollout. The software update for the Global variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro had already been partially rolled out but now everyone...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Aug 2020 04:29

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro comes with a Snapdragon 855 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New MIUI 12 beta stable update pushed out for Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro testers in Europe

Xiaomi has officially announced that a new MIUI 12 beta stable update has started being pushed out for the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro testers in Europe. The software version is V12.0.2.0.QFKEUXM and will only be available ...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Aug 2020 20:53

Intel may phase type A ports out with the advent of USB4-enabled PCs

A prominent tipster has posted what may be listings for Intel's USB 4 controllers. Should this be the case, it seems they will not be compatible with the traditional type A port. The material only mentions the USB 3.2 specificatio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 19:05

THX Spatial Audio has some new features. (Source: THX)

THX announces new Game Profiles for its Windows 10 Spatial Audio app

The THX Spatial Audio app is software developed in conjunction with Razer that may improve the immersion offered by headsets of nearly any type. Its latest update is to add Spatial Audio Game Profiles, which may improve environmen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 18:19

The update strategy for the Redmi Note 7 Pro is rather confusing, currently. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi rolls out Android 10 to the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India as Mi Note 10 and Redmi Note 8 Pro receive new MIUI 12 upgrades

Xiaomi has started issuing the Android 10 update to some Redmi Note 7 Pro handsets in India. The update is based on MIUI 11 rather than MIUI 12 and contains the July security patch. The rollout of MIUI 12 has been expanded for the...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 18:05

TCL introduces its 2020 5- and 6-series Roku TVs as 4K HDR QLEDs that start at US$400

TCL has announced the latest generations of its 5- and 6-series TVs. The former has upgraded to QLED in 2020, whereas the latter now has high-end, high-density mini-LED backlighting. Both new lines have 4K resolutions and have up ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 17:43

AltZLife lets you switch between two instances of an application on the fly

Samsung's new AltZLife feature lets users create a 'Private Mode' for supported applications

Samsung has launched a new feature called AltZLife that lets users run specific applications in 'Regular Mode' and 'Private Mode'. Switching from the former to the latter requires you to input a password every time. The feature is...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Aug 2020 16:33

Only Mi Pilot testers have been invited to try MIUI 12 on the Pocophone F1 for the time being. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Pocophone F1 gets its first taste of MIUI 12 on the Mi Pilot program

The Pocophone F1 has started receiving MIUI 12, albeit on the Mi Pilot program. The update is available to the global version of the device and is rolling out in batches. According to Xiaomi, the global stable MIUI 12 update for t...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 14:23

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new update

Xiaomi has now started sending out the August security patch to its Android One phones, starting with the Mi A3. The update is seeding to global models of the device and weighs just 33 MB while promising to offer bug fixes.

Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2020 12:07

The "Mi 10 Ultra" is unboxed. (Source: Weibo via YouTube)

A full unboxing of the Mi 10 Ultra has leaked online mere hours ahead of its launch

Xiaomi's hotly-anticipated 10th-anniversary edition of the Mi 10 - or Mi 10 Ultra, according to the latest rumors - is expected to drop today (August 11, 2020). A down-to-the-wire leak purports to unbox this phone on camera before...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 11:34

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a Snapdragon 835 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 could start arriving on third-batch Xiaomi smartphones like the Redmi Note 8 and Mi Mix 2 in October

The MIUI 12 stable rollout for Xiaomi devices in China included in the third batch or phase of the company’s update roadmap could begin by October depending on how the second-batch rollout progresses. Smartphones that are part of ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Aug 2020 23:46

Hisense teams up with PSG. (Source: Hisense)

Hisense announces that it is now a sponsor of Paris St-Germain

Hisense has revealed that it is to become known as a partner to Paris St-Germain worldwide. This means its brand will become officially associated with the famous French soccer club, and that its products will be marketed during r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2020 18:52

All future Huawei devices will run HarmonyOS

Huawei plans on running HarmonyOS on all of its devices soon

Huawei is planning to run its in-house HarmonyOS all of its future devices. A company executive confirmed that a smartwatch running the software is due to be released later this year. HarmonyOS will eventually make its way to Huaw...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Aug 2020 16:41

The new Sigma Art-series lens. (Source: B&H Photo Video)

Sigma announces its latest 85mm Art-series portrait lens for E- and L-mount cameras

The lens specialist Sigma has released the new f/1.4 DG DN Art attachment for Leica L-mount and Sony E-mount full-frame cameras. With its new arrangement of aspherical, high-refraction and special low dispersion (SLD) elements, it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2020 15:53

The Mi Mix 3 5G gets its first update in six months. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G finally receives a new update

The Mi Mix 3 5G is finally receiving a new update after months out in the cold. The new OTA brings the update with build designation "MIUI V10.3.26.0.PEMEUVF", which denotes that it's for the Vodafone EU models. This update is the...

Ricci Rox, 10 Aug 2020 15:15

GoPro releases its latest financial performance figures

GoPro is an OEM nearly synonymous with outdoor pursuits and occupations. Therefore, it may come as no surprise that it posted a net loss of nearly US$51 million for the second quarter of 2020 (2Q2020). However, it is not all bad n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2020 15:01

July update arrives for the Mi A2 Lite, bug fixes supposedly in tow

Amidst rumors of the cancellation of Xiaomi's Android One Mi A-series, the company is still judiciously supporting its current Android One lineup. The Mi A2 Lite has now received the July update, with the 180 MB download promising...

Ricci Rox, 10 Aug 2020 13:44

The Pocophone F1 may not receive MIUI 12 until September. (Image source: Trusted Reviews)

Stable MIUI 12 arriving this week for the Mi 8 Pro as Xiaomi pulls bug-ridden update for the Poco X2 and hints at a September release for the Pocophone F1

The Mi 8 Pro is set to receive its inaugural MIUI 12 update this week, according to Xiaomi. The company has pulled back MIUI 12 for the Poco X2 because of bugs though and has suggested that the Pocophone F1 may not receive its lat...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 13:14

LG has now bestowed Android 10 on the G7 ThinQ in Canada and Europe. (Image source: LG)

Stable Android 10 update begins hitting the LG G7 ThinQ in Canada and Europe

Android 10 has reached the LG G7 ThinQ in Canada and Europe. The update is rolling out to devices now and is available to download either as an OTA or via the LG Bridge.

Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2020 21:47

The new Kishi controller. (Source: Razer)

Razer's Kishi mobile device controller is now compatible with Xbox Game Pass

The Razer Kishi is a recently-launched smartphone accessory that snaps around a phone to give it physical in-game controls. Its controls include analog mechanical thumbsticks, which might be handy in the course, of, say, using Xbo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2020 18:51