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The new Galaxy Buds Pro. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked 2021 | Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro launch with an updated build, intelligent ANC and auto-device switching

Samsung has added Pro variants to its Galaxy Buds series of TWS earbuds. They are rated for upgraded active noise cancellation (ANC), voice-call quality and 360° Audio. They can also switch automatically between different mobile d...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 18:38
The Galaxy S21 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked 2021 | The Galaxy S21 Ultra is Samsung's latest truly premium device with a price to match

Samsung has made the Galaxy S21 Ultra official, alongside its smaller S21 and S21+ siblings. Its heretofore well-leaked specs is housed in a fresh case design with a metallic rear camera housing and an otherwise matte finish. The ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 17:41
The new Desire 21 Pro 5G. (Source: HTC)

HTC launches the Desire 21 Pro 5G with a questionable price for its specs

With its Snapdragon 690 SoC and 90 hertz (Hz) FHD IPS display, the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G has stepped into the ring with the OnePlus Nord N10. However, while that phone is destined for multiple markets, its new rival has only debute...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 00:22
Star Wars is freed from EA's claws: New Star Wars open-world RPG from Ubisoft

Star Wars is freed from EA's claws: New Star Wars open world RPG from Ubisoft in development

For almost a decade, Electronic Arts has had exclusive access to the Star Wars IP. EA was the sole creator of AAA Star Wars games - an arrangement, which did not turn out to be very productive. And it is now coming to its end: Dis...
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jan 2021 22:45
The new RT-AX7868U Wi-Fi 6 home router. (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | The RT-AX68U is the first Asus Wi-Fi 6 router to feature the new Instant Guard security app

Asus has debuted its new Instant Guard facility in the new RT-AX68U Wi-Fi 6 home router. The device also sprouts 3x3 MIMO antennae for speeds of up to 2.7 gigabits per second (Gb/s). It also supports the OEM's AiMesh software, so ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
An ExpertCenter PC with peripherals. (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus is confident its new ExpertCenter D7/D5 series is a dependable new option for business customers

Asus is clearly pitching its new ExpertCenter D700 and D500 machines at the IT professionals who would maintain them as well as the employers that would buy them. Their cases can go down to 9 liters (L) in size, and are made to US...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
Qualcomm announces the absorption of NUVIA. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces the acquisition of chip start-up NUVIA

Qualcomm has revealed that it has bought the CPU-design team NUVIA for approximately US$1.4 billion. The OEM asserts that the move will make it more competitive in the future, and will enhance the development of Snapdragon mobile ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 18:28
The Moto G 5G Plus and Nio seem to have a lot in common. (Source: Motorola)

The Motorola "Nio" phone will ship with a 5000mAh battery and a 20W power brick: new leak

Motorola is said to have a new premium phone in the works with the code-name "Nio". It also has a rumored model number (XT2125), which has shown up on the Federal Communications Commission, (FCC) website. This new leak may thus co...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2021 20:20
The new TCL Wearable Display. (Source: TCL)

CES 2021 | TCL introduces new smart glasses, TWS earbuds and a Bluetooth pet-tracker

TCL's new product launches are mainly display-centric; however, it has also announced the expansion of its smart device ecosystem at CES 2021. They include the new Wearable Display, a name the OEM has seen fit to give its first pa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2021 19:37
The Helios 300 refresh: looks might be deceiving. (Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | Acer refreshes the Predator Helios 300 with RTX 3080 graphics and a 240Hz display

The latest iteration of the 15.6-inch Acer Predator Helios 300 could easily be mistaken for the last. However, the OEM asserts that it is rated for even smoother gameplay thanks to its new GPU and display option. Can these new spe...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2021 18:45
TCL introduces its OD Zero technology. (Source: TCL)

CES 2021 | TCL announces its new form of OD Zero mini-LED alongside upcoming Google TVs at CES 2021

TCL's latest generation of mini-LED panel is called OD Zero, ostensibly as the OEM claims to have reduced the distance between the backlight and diffuser layers in these panels to "zero millimeters". This could improve on luminanc...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2021 18:34
LG introduces its QNED TVs. (Source: LG)

CES 2021 | LG introduces its 2021 OLED, NanoCell and QNED line-up of TVs

LG asserts that it has brought the "ultimate" slew of updates to its premium TV offerings to CES 2021. The OEM has even invented a new sub-category for this year: QNED, a combination of its mini-LED and Quantum NanoCell Color tech...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 23:44
TCL CSOT's scroll of OLED. (Source: TCL)

CES 2021 | TCL CSOT shows off its rollable OLED and AMOLED displays

TCL's display-development subsidiary CSOT has prepared 2 of its flexible prototypes that can function when paired to rollers for display at CES 2021. One is the extendable AMOLED panel that may have been seen as part of a concept ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 19:37
The first NXTPAPER tablet is here. (Source: TCL)

CES 2021 | TCL announces its latest tablets, one of which features the new NXTPAPER panel type

TCL has just launched its first ever NXTPAPER tablet at CES 2021. It is built around the OEM's recently-developed e-ink competitor, and is slated to deliver a "paper-like" viewing experience. It is joined at the virtual show by th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 18:53
The new HP Elite Wireless Earbuds. (Source: HP)

CES 2021 | The HP Elite Wireless Earbuds are a new option for work video calls

HP asserts that its new Elite-series earbuds are an enterprise-grade way of introducing wireless audio into your professional online conferencing set-up. They are rated for both passive and active noise cancellation (PNC and ANC),...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
Samsung might introduce new ISOCELL sensors soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung will make 200MP the new normal for smartphone cameras in 2021: new leak

108MP is the highest resolution available to mobile devices at the moment, featuring most recently in the freshly-launched Xiaomi Mi 11. However, the respected leaker Ice Universe asserts that Samsung has new 200MP ISOCELL-line se...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 00:59
The new RA3000 is designed to fit any room it finds itself in. (Source: Sony)

Sony launches new wireless speakers with 360 Reality Audio

Sony has announced new SRS-series wireless speakers. The RA5000 and RA3000 have been designed with "room-filling sound" in mind, which entails a novel design meant to distribute sound horizontally in all directions, at least. They...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 00:11
The new ThinkReality A3 glasses. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo introduces its new enterprise-grade ThinkReality A3 smart glasses

Lenovo has made an ambitious leap into the business end of AR glasses with the new ThinkReality A3s. Their lenses are 1080p displays for their potential mixed-reality (MR) or heads-up display content. They also have dual RGB camer...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 15:00
The Galaxy A02s in all its known colors. (Source: Samsung)

The ultra-budget Samsung Galaxy A02s is headed for the US: new leak

Samsung has made the Galaxy A02s - a potential 2021 cost-effectiveness champ - official, but has yet to release it to any market. A new leak has led to speculation that the US will be first among them. The OEM has certified a numb...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 00:42
Only one of these PS5s will be available in India soon. (Source: Sony)

Sony allegedly confirms that only the PlayStation 5 Classic Edition is coming to India at the console's launch

Sony India has confirmed that it has finally set a release date for the PlayStation 5 (PS5): February 2, 2021, although pre-orders start from January 12 in the country. However, those hoping to reserve a Digital Edition have had t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2021 20:45
This phone's successor may have leaked again. (Source: OPPO)

The "OPPO Find X3" appears on Geekbench ahead of its launch

SlashLeaks now claims that an OPPO device newly discovered on Geekbench 5 is the upcoming Find X3 flagship. This is most likely because of the Snapdragon 888 SoC that it, according to this new listing, runs on. Then again, its rep...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2021 20:55
The App Store is a money-making machine. (Image: App Store logo w/ edits)

Apple App Store customers spend almost US$2 billion over Christmas week, $540 million on New Year's Day alone

Apple App Store users spent a record US$540 million on New Year's Day, capping off a week that saw total App Store spending of $1.8 billion. The App Store continues to be one of Apple's most successful lines of business; since its...
Sam Medley, 08 Jan 2021 19:39
Could DualSense properties be coming to Xbox? (Source: Sony)

Microsoft potentially floats the idea of a DualSense-esque controller for the Xbox Series X|S to its customers

Those who own current-gen Xbox consoles have reportedly been sent a survey by Microsoft about their experiences with the devices to date. It also contains some pointed questions about how they would like to see it go in the future...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2021 19:23
The OnePlus Health app pops up ahead of launch. (Source: Android Police)

OnePlus Watch: a new leak seems to confirm a round face, while the Band's UI is exposed in detail

A new app called OnePlus Health has reportedly appeared on the Google Play Store. It has ostensibly been developed to accompany the new fitness band and smartwatch coming soon from this brand. Tech bloggers claiming to have torn i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2021 18:26
The City H4ck mod significantly widens the scope for in-game hacking in Cyberpunk (Image source: cyberpunk.net)

New Cyberpunk 2077 mod introduces Watch Dogs-style hacking options

Modder specikk’s City H4ck mod for Cyberpunk 2077 overhauls the game’s hacking mechanic, including vehicle and door hacking options that are strongly reminiscent of Watch Dogs.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Jan 2021 17:34
The Nintendo Switch has been around since 2017. (Image source: Nintendo)

Fantastical Nintendo Direct hardware and software leak: Switch Pro with 4K support and Nvidia DLSS 2.0 for US$399; Mario Kart 9 and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of the Past release dates

An incredibly exciting but almost certainly fake itinerary for an upcoming Nintendo Direct event has been supposedly leaked. Featuring on the fantasy wishlist are details of a Nintendo Switch Pro console at US$399 and a huge list ...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jan 2021 13:40
The OnePlus 8T. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus issues a fix for the 8T's new video-stalling issue

OnePlus last updated its premium 8T smartphone on December 29, 2020. However, this version of OxygenOS caused a strange issue in which videos on the device would pause out of nowhere. The OEM has just re-released the same update t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2021 01:47
The Redmi Note 8 had a torrid time to Android 10. (Source: Xiaomi)

Early Android 11 build starts rolling out to the Redmi Note 8

Quite unexpectedly, Xiaomi has now started the Android 11 rollout for the Redmi Note 8. The rollout is still in its infancy, however, as it's only being sent out to enrolled beta testers in China, but it's something nonetheless an...
Ricci Rox, 07 Jan 2021 09:02
The Velvet 5G will be the only LG smartphone to receive Android 11 this quarter. (Image source: LG)

The LG Velvet will be the company's only device running Android 11 by April 2021

LG has announced its Android 11 upgrade plan for Q1 2021, and it only contains the Velvet 5G. Seemingly, the V60 ThinQ and Wing 5G must wait until Q2 2021 before receiving Android 11. Owners of the Velvet 5G outside of South Korea...
Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2021 23:56
The LG Wing is receiving software updates slowly outside of South Korea. (Image source: LG)

LG's slow updates outside of South Korea continue with the LG Wing

Non-South Korean variants of the LG Wing are already lagging behind in terms of software improvements. While LG delivered new multitasking features to the South Korean edition of the Wing in early November, it has taken almost two...
Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2021 23:51
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro gets MIUI 12 but remains on Android Pie

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro gets Android 9-based MIUI 12 update

The 732 MB package that has just begun to reach the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro worldwide comes with all the features of MIUI 12, the usual optimizations, and bug fixes. Unfortunately, the update for this handset that was introduced b...
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2021 18:27
The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy S10e are now receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

One UI 3.0 update now available for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series

Some Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy S10e users in Switzerland have confirmed that they have received the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update on their devices. However, it may take a few days for the update to make its way to othe...
Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Jan 2021 15:49
The Mi A3 now has Android 11, but it is not without its problems. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi restarts the Android 11 rollout for the Mi A3 following bricked devices fiasco

Xiaomi has messed up another OS upgrade for the Mi A3. Now on its second and final OS upgrade, the Mi A3 will officially remain on Android 11 indefinitely. Xiaomi has begun rolling Android 11 to the device again now, but it did ki...
Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2021 15:48
Cyberpunk 2077 player count on Steam between launch and January 4, 2021 (Source: GitHyp)

Cyberpunk 2077 is taking a dive on Steam

After a great debut that has managed to bring in over 1 million concurrent users, Cyberpunk 2077 has already dropped to less than quarter of that. This happened with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as well, but after three months. Unfort...
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2021 15:19
The OPPO Find X3 allegedly wrecks the latest AnTuTu rankings in a new leak

The OPPO Find X3 allegedly wrecks the latest AnTuTu rankings in a new leak

The leaker Ice Universe claims to have found new AnTuTu benchmarking scores for an unreleased OPPO device, said to be the upcoming Find X3 flagship. Should this be the case, it has beaten the current official #1 in these terms, th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2021 20:42
Huawei will not finish the rollout of EMUI 11 for a few months yet. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei updates its EMUI 11 upgrade plans globally

Huawei has refreshed its EMUI 11 upgrade plans globally. The OS update has only been delivered to a limited number of handsets so far, while India is yet to receive EMUI 11 at all. Huawei has provided the update to all users of a ...
Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2021 19:30
Optimizer software on the Dell Latitude 9420 (Source: Dell)

CES 2021 | Dell Optimizer is an AI-driven personalized user experience enhancement solution

With a release date that still has to be disclosed, the Dell Optimizer software solution promises to deliver a wide range of improvements and optimizations. Dell describes this piece of code as a built-in AI solution that "learns ...
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2021 15:00
The OnePlus Nord, OnePlus 7, and OnePlus 7T will be the first to receive the OxygenOS 11 update

The OxygenOS 11 update is coming to the OnePlus Nord soon; OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T users may have to wait a bit longer

OnePlus has just posted an update about the status of its Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update. Registrations for the OxygenOS 11 open beta will open up next week for the OnePlus Nord. The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will follow su...
Anil Satyanarayana, 04 Jan 2021 18:53
Windows 10 Cobalt 21H1 will likely introduce a visual overhaul called Sun Valley. (Image Source: Microsoft)

"Windows is BACK": Microsoft job listing solicits applications for radical Windows 10 21H1 Sun Valley visual makeover, new battery meter and other changes already in Insider builds

A Microsoft job listing for the Windows Core User Experiences team seems to indicate the upcoming Windows 10 21H1 Sun Valley update will see a totally overhauled user interface including new icons, a revamped File Explorer, and mo...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jan 2021 17:33
GTA 6 is now confirmed to be in development. (Image Source: Firstpost)

GTA 6 currently in development; Speculative GTA V on PlayStation VR 2 could boost sales and ensure long-term platform success

GTA VI (6) is currently in development at Rockstar, according to an insider leak. So far, the only clues to GTA 6 have been this particular leak and a previous teaser of GTA Online Cayo Perico surveil.exe. Also being speculated is...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jan 2021 15:05
The new Mi Router. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi promotes its new Wi-Fi 6E router with an Apple-baiting YouTube video

The Mi AX6000 router is a powerful new source of home Wi-Fi that Xiaomi will release for the first time on January 8, 2021. The OEM has hyped this cutting-edge product by seeing which device could use its up-to-800Mb/s signal firs...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2021 00:33
The PS5 will finally become available in India. (Source: Sony)

Sony finally announces launch and pre-order dates for the PS5 in India

Sony's original plan was to launch the PlayStation 5 on November 19, 2020; however, they fell through with no sign of the console in the country since. It has now at least released details on its re-scheduled launch, as well as th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2021 19:45
The alleged Galaxy Smart Tag. (Source: NCC via SlashLeaks)

Samsung may have an Apple AirTag rival to launch alongside the Galaxy S21 series

According to a slew of recent certifications, Samsung has a new product called the Galaxy Smart Tag in the works. It, as the name suggests, is a Tile- or AirTag-like gadget that can connect to a phone via Bluetooth in order to loc...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2021 17:29
Huawei has its own AppGallery. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei does an Apple in a disagreement with Tencent over revenue sharing on the AppGallery

Huawei had reportedly removed all Tencent games from its first-party mobile app market, AppGallery, following an objection from the software giant as to how much of the takings it retained from sales of the app in question. This r...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jan 2021 19:06
Will the Realme 8 Pro have a leather special edition too? (Source: Realme)

The Realme 8 series might be 5G phones by default and launch earlier than usual: new leaks

The Realme 7 series launched as 2020 phones with a combination of mid-range SoCs and premium specs. Now, there are hints that their maker has replacements for them in the works. They come in the form of new Geekbench listings base...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jan 2021 16:08
Apart from an IPS display, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro offers just about everything that characterizes a high-end smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: The test results in overview

Xiaomi's Mi 10T Pro is very close to a high-end smartphone, but it lacks features like an AMOLED display to reach the highest honors. Nevertheless, the 6.67-incher scores point with otherwise strong features like 5G, a 144 Hz pane...
Manuel Masiero, 01 Jan 2021 03:39
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 gets One UI 3.0 late December 2020

The Galaxy Note 10 gets the Android 11-based Samsung One UI 3.0 update

Shortly after it began to hit Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Flip 5G devices, the One UI 3.0 firmware is finally reaching the Galaxy Note 10. This treat has begun rolling out to Note 10 users in Switzerland and Spain yesterd...
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2020 22:37
A Galaxy A32 render. (Source: Voice)

Samsung Galaxy A32: 5G variant is confirmed in a new leak

2021 is expected to be the year in which the reasonably-priced Galaxy A3x smartphone series goes 5G for the first time. This is now all but set in stone thanks to this device's new Bluetooth certification. Its new connectivity is ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2020 16:49
A possible iQOO 7 teaser. (Source: Weibo)

An "iQOO 7" pops up to rival the Xiaomi Mi 11 on Geekbench

iQOO is slated to launch a Snapdragon 888-powered flagship called the 7 shortly. A new Geekbench 5 listing may confirm this. These preliminary scores may show it is capable of matching up to Xiaomi's new phone based on the same pl...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2020 15:43
The Motorola "Nio": still looking at you. (Source: Voice)

Motorola's "Nio" is a Snapdragon 865+ phone: new leak

Motorola has been busy teasing an upcoming premium phone with an SoC from the Snapdragon 800 series. It may have surfaced in a new set of benchmarking results that might confirm which processor this is to be for the first time. Th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Dec 2020 17:20

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