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The new Audio-Technica TWS noise-cancelling earbuds. (Source: Audio-Technica)

CES 2020 | Audio-Technica's 2020 line-up includes TWS earbuds and premium over-ear headphones

Audio-Technica has packed its Las Vegas showcase with high-tech new products. They include 3 pairs of TWS earbuds, the flagship of which are the QuietPoint ATH-ANC300TW with hybrid noise cancellation. There are also headphones dir...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jan 2020 22:39
Xiaomi's new flagship may look like this. (Source: Twitter)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 could beat the Samsung Galaxy S20 series to launch

Some new tips concerning Xiaomi's next flagship phone suggest that it could launch before the 2020 Galaxy Unpacked event. That would make it the first Snapdragon 865 device to be announced this year. In addition, there may be a Mi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jan 2020 21:40
Happiness is Mandatory.

Paranoia: Happiness Is Mandatory - A Short Game Review

Success is mandatory. Failure is treason. Happiness is also mandatory. The dystopian universe has tones of Big Brother and mixes in the overly-optimistic billboard material seen in the Fallout franchise. Paranoia seeks to create a...
Craig Ward, 09 Jan 2020 21:38
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX will launch on March 6. (Image source: Nintendo & Game Freak)

Game Freak announces Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX

Showcased today at Pokémon Direct, Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is a remake of the Game Boy Advance and DS Mystery Dungeon games released between 2005 and 2008. Rescue Team DX will arrive on March 6, while a free demo is availa...
Alex Alderson, 09 Jan 2020 19:48
The Amazfit SMART GYM HUB and Home Studio. (Source: Huami)

CES 2020 | Amazfit's HomeStudio is a new line of personal, at-home fitness machines

Amazfit has launched a series of products in a category new to this brand: personal work-out equipment. It consists of the SMART GYM HUB, a 43-inch vertical screen with AI and a ToF sensor that can deliver fitness classes right in...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jan 2020 22:34
Smart assistant activation can result in embarrassing situations. (Source: The Manifest)

Up to 64% of users have activated a smart assistant by accident

A new study of those who use voice-activated searches have found that 64% of this group set the assistant in question off by mistake during December 2019. An accidental press of a hardware button was found to be the culprit in 49%...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jan 2020 21:46
The Amazfit T-Rex. (Source: Huami)

CES 2020 | The new Amazfit T-Rex is a smartwatch with military-grade durability

The Amazfit T-Rex is this brand's first smartwatch of 2020. With its MIL-STD-810G rating and 14 sports modes, it is clearly intended for rugged pursuits. Its maker has also updated its Bip series with the S variant, a watch with a...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jan 2020 21:46
These four colour variants will soon be greeted by a fifth called Twilight Orange. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro grabs Android 10 update and an eye-catching new colour variant

Xiaomi is not only rolling out Android 10 to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, but the device is also receiving a fresh look. The former is available to download now, while the latter will arrive tomorrow with 128 GB of storage and 6 GB or 8 ...
Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2020 19:41
The new Amazfit PowerBuds. (Source: Huami)

CES 2020 | Amazfit unveils its PowerBuds and ZenBuds

Amazfit has announced that it's ready for the TWS earbud market in 2020. To this end, it has revealed 2 new products in this category: the PowerBuds and ZenBuds. The former are sports-focused, whereas the latter have been designed...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jan 2020 19:38
The wait for Android 10 on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is finally over. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 finds its way onto Android 10

Xiaomi left the Mi Mix 3 on Android 9.0 Pie last year, despite upgrading it to MIUI 11 in October. While Android 10 has found its way onto the device now, there are some quirks.
Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2020 15:04
The Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact, XZ2 Premium and XZ3 join the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 on Android 10. (Image source: Sony)

The Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact, XZ2 Premium and XZ3 join the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 on Android 10

Sony may have abandoned the XZ1 series, but it has delivered on its promise to bring Android 10 to more of its recent devices. The Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact, XZ2 Premium and XZ3 now all join the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 on Android 10, ...
Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2020 12:46
MediaTek intros new 5G smartphone processors. (Source: MediaTek)

CES 2020 | MediaTek debuts the Dimensity 800 line SoCs for premium mid-range 5G phones

MediaTek has expanded the range of Dimensity processors with the new 800 series. They are 8-core chipsets designed to power phones with up to 4 cameras, 90Hz displays and sub-6GHz 5G. The new 800s also feature "flagship-grade" GPU...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2020 22:58
Image via Neon.life

CES 2020 | Samsung's NEONs are basically just deepfake-esque digital assistants

Have you ever met an artificial? You will soon be able to, thanks to STAR Lab's project NEON. Despite the marketing claims of intelligent, artificial life, NEON looks more akin to a deepfake video tethered to an Internet-connected...
Sam Medley, 07 Jan 2020 22:40
The Wearbuds now have a Pro version. (Source: Aipower)

CES 2020 | Aipower updates its Wearbuds with a Pro variant

The Wearbuds are well known as the first true-wireless (TWS) earbuds that come with an innovative wrist-band into which they can slot and use to charge, rather than a case that has to be carried around. Now, their maker Aipower ha...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2020 18:54
The Realme X50 5G is the first phone to run Realme UI. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 launch also reveals a new customized skin for Android

Realme has unveiled its first 5G phone today (January 7, 2020), as expected. However, the OEM did have more of a surprise to drop on the audience at the X50's launch: it is also the first phone to ship with Realme UI. This is a ne...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2020 14:40
The OnePlus 6 and 6T, never settle for a dodgy notch. (Image source: OnePlus)

Oxygen OS 10.3.0 breaks notch-hiding feature for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, but there is a workaround

Oxygen OS 10.3.0 addressed multiple issues for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, but it also broke the notch hiding feature that had been present in Android 9.0 Pie builds. While OnePlus is yet to fix the problem, there is a workaround that m...
Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2020 01:04
MIUI V11.0.1.0 brings Android 10 to the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi K20 & Mi 9T snag Android 10 update

Have you been waiting for Android 10 to reach your Redmi K20 or Mi 9T? Well, the wait is over, as a new MIUI 11 build based on Android 10 has started rolling out globally. The 2.2 GB build brings other fixes and changes to both ha...
Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2020 23:11
The Panasonic 'gaming' soundbar. (Source: Panasonic)

CES 2020 | The Panasonic SC-HTB01 soundbar is "designed especially for gamers"

The Panasonic SC-HTB01 is a soundbar developed in partnership with Square Enix to suit gaming-related audio content. It has 3 appropriately-themed audio presets: RPG, FPS and Voice. They can inform the device's dual frontal speake...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jan 2020 21:20
The new Acer B250i LED projector. (Source: Acer)

CES 2020 | Acer unveils its compact, "Studio Sound"-enabled B250i LED projector

The B250i is Acer's latest projector. It uses LEDs to throw a FHD image at a brightness of 1000 ANSI lumens. The OEM has also outfitted it with 5W speakers, passive radiators and in-house TrueHarmony and Waves Maxx Audio technolog...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jan 2020 20:48
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2020 | Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus comes with an e-ink display on its lid

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus joins a growing list of productivity-focused notebooks with dual or secondary screens. This version has a unique twist in that the added display is an e-ink panel found on the PC's cover. The OEM asserts ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
NVIDIA's latest Game Ready driver brings in many new features. (Source: Forbes)

CES 2020 | NVIDIA announces new Game Ready driver with VRSS, Wolfenstein: Youngblood to receive a major RTX update

NVIDIA has announced the release of a new Game Ready driver at CES 2020. The new driver brings support for variable rate supersampling (VRSS), Freestyle splitscreen, updates to image sharpening, and frame rate limiting among other...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2020 17:30
The Lenovo Legion BoostStation eGPU. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2020 | Lenovo introduces its first ever external GPU

Lenovo has brought its first-gen eGPU to CES 2020. The BoostStation is part of the Legion line-up, and accomodates cards such as those of the NVIDIA GeForce 20-series and Radeon RXs. It also supports Thunderbolt 3 and 100-watt (W)...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jan 2020 21:00
The Lenovo Y25-25 monitor. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2020 | Lenovo's new gaming monitors have near-edgeless displays, high refresh rates and FreeSync support

Lenovo has brought 3 new gaming-focused monitors to CES this year. The Y25-25, G27c-10 and G32qc-10 are 24.5-, 27- and 31.5-inch devices respectively. The former stands out with its 240Hz spec, although the other 2 have relatively...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jan 2020 21:00
The X30 series may not be the only Vivo 5G phones around. (Source: Android Authority)

A new Snapdragon 765G phone from Vivo shows up on Geekbench

Vivo has already released 5G smartphones; now, it seems they are going for a third. A device called the "vivo V1963A" has appeared on Geekbench. Aspects of its processor match those found in a similar leak that may pertain to the ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jan 2020 12:10
The Realme X50 is also said to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme X50 is now touted to be a 64MP camera phone

The Realme X50 already stands out due to its dual-band 5G status. However, a recent registration with the Chinese telecomms body TENAA may show that it will add quad rear cameras to this spec, the main sensor of which is 64MP. The...
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jan 2020 17:42
A Concept One schematic. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Concept One: looks like it's not foldable

OnePlus will unveil its first-ever concept device at CES this year. Given the prevailing smartphone trends, it is tempting to believe that it will turn out to be foldable in nature. However, new OEM teasers show that it is a tradi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jan 2020 14:33
The new Xiaomi Watch Color. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Watch Color in China

Xiaomi has unveiled its first smartwatch of 2020 already. The Watch Color has a 1.39-inch circular AMOLED display, and comes in black or silver. It is rated for 14 days' worth of battery life with normal use, and also has other po...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jan 2020 19:47
Final Fantasy 7 Remake demo leaked, contains spoilers for final version

Final Fantasy 7 Remake demo leaked, contains spoilers for final version

The playable demo for Final Fantasy 7 Remake was recently found within the PlayStation Network and was subsequently distributed around the Internet. Along with the demo, there were also multiple assets (including music, storyboard...
Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2020 02:18
Dell Cinema Guide makes searching for media content easier. (Image source: Dell)

CES 2020 | Dell Cinema Guide takes the toil out of searching for content over multiple streaming services

Dell Technologies is expanding its Dell Cinema service with the new Dell Cinema Guide application. The manufacturer describes it as a “streaming entertainment search engine” that aims to simplify the hunt for a particular televisi...
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jan 2020 15:00
View input from up to 4 devices with the Dell UltraSharp 43 4K. (Source: Dell)

CES 2020 | Dell's 2020 UltraSharp monitors have USB type-C inputs, PBP and high color accuracy

Dell's new line-up of UltraSharp monitors are all USB type-C this year. They are headlinded by the 43-inch U4320Q, a 4K panel that can be split between up to 4 separate devices via the OEM's Picture-by-Picture (PBP) feature. There...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Jan 2020 15:00
Does the Realme 5 series has a new variant? (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme 5i is a possible 2020 phone with the Snapdragon 665 SoC and 4GB of RAM

Realme is now touted to launch a new phone called the 5i in Vietnam in 2020. A Geekbench listing that might correspond to this phone shows that it runs Android 9.0 on 4GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 665 processor. Therefore, this de...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jan 2020 17:47
Images via Apple App Store

"Smoke" Apple Watch app puts Steam on your wrist

Smoke for Steam is a new app for the Apple Watch that lets users access some of the features of Steam on their wrists. Smoke allows users to look at their library, view achievements, check the status of their friends, and read new...
Sam Medley, 01 Jan 2020 17:18
OPPO announces its new beta for the F11 series. (Source: Twitter)

OPPO unveils an Android 10 beta program for the F11 and F11 Pro

OPPO has announced that there is now a "Trial Upgrade" of ColorOS 7 for the F11 smartphone series. This OS is based on Android 10, and is the first version to become available for these devices. Their users can apply to join this ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Dec 2019 18:08
Smart homes and the devices that make them are more and more popular. (Source: Verify Recruitment)

29% of US high-speed internet households now have a smart home device

The latest research on smart-home tech uptake has shown that 29% of all broadband-using households in the US polled owned at least 1 such device. This is a change of 20% compared to 2018. However, concerns about personal data rema...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Dec 2019 17:14
The X50 5G. (Source: Realme)

Realme X50 5G: new leak points to 8GB RAM and Android 10

The Realme X50 is one of the first phones that will launch with the new, 5G-capable Snapdragon 765G processor. A new Geekbench leak may have spilled more of this phone's specs. It seems that it will have 8GB of RAM and probably fe...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Dec 2019 16:48
Various forms of extended reality may become very successful in the future. (Source: SHRM)

VR, AR and MR may make a US$30 billion industry by 2030

Virtual, mixed and augmented reality are probably the most familiar forms of extended reality - or technologically-enhanced experientia - out there. The latest research suggests their combined market may be worth US$30 billion or...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Dec 2019 19:25
The new Xiaomi Watch Color. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi's next smartwatch will have a round face

Xiaomi has teased its new Watch Color, a wearable that, unlike its last, has a round face. It is slated to come in a variety of finishes and bands that will give it a total of 1540 different possible looks. This new device will be...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Dec 2019 17:44
Star Trek's subspace communication could be a reality, thanks to quantum entanglement. (Image via Away Mission)

Scientists used quantum entanglement to instantly transfer data between two chips

In a paper recently published in Nature magazine, researchers claim to have transferred data using the measurement of the states of quantum particles that are connected via quantum entanglement. Quantum entanglement is the physica...
Sam Medley, 30 Dec 2019 05:08
TCL will be at CES 2020. (Source: TCL)

TCL's CES 2020 showcase will be based on mini-LED

TCL has announced that the new displays to be shown off at the next CES by this company will feature mini-LED technology. This next-gen form of backlight may prove a viable alternative to OLED. TCL asserts that its version are cap...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Dec 2019 21:23
LG will showcase its new soundbars at CES 2020. (Source: LG)

LG's 2020 premium soundbars will be able to adapt to a room using AI

LG's upcoming line of soundbars will be unveiled at CES 2020. However, the OEM has offered some details on these new products ahead of this event. They have been developed with Meridian Audio, while also supporting Dolby Atmos, DT...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Dec 2019 19:10
The LG V40 ThinQ is, like most recent LG flagships, a great device with a few shortcomings. (Source: AndroidPIT)

The Sprint LG V40 gets a surprising Christmas update

Unconfirmed reports claim that there was much merriment and jubilation on the streets as owners of the Sprint LG V40 ThinQ finally received the update they'd been waiting eons for. Clap your hands and feel the power; the Pie updat...
Ricci Rox, 27 Dec 2019 21:26
The biggest 4K MP4 files that can fit on a Pixel 4. (Source: XDA)

Android may be able to increase the maximum size of its video files in the future

Currently, there is a limit to the size of an MP4 file that can be saved on non-Apple phones, and it is typically 4GB. However, further development on this issue may have resulted in the ability to multiply this by up to 4X. It ma...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Dec 2019 19:57
Ookla's Speedtest VPN is the latest free virtual private network. (Image via Ookla)

Ookla launches Speedtest VPN, a free virtual private network

Ookla, the organization behind speedtest.net, has launched a free VPN. Speedtest VPN is a free virtual private network service, currently only for users of the Speedtest Android and iOS apps. The VPN is currently in beta and caps ...
Sam Medley, 27 Dec 2019 04:25
What is Neon? Your guess is as good as ours. (Image via neon.life)

So long Bixby, hello Neon: Samsung's latest A.I. project teased for CES 2020

Samsung is generating quite a buzz with a mysterious new project. Dubbed Neon, the unknown product is focused around A.I., asking us if we've "ever met an 'ARTIFICIAL.'" While there is little information outside of some press mate...
Sam Medley, 27 Dec 2019 04:03
A 2020 Galaxy M phone may have leaked out. (Source: Thegioididong.com)

The Samsung Galaxy M31 may have popped up on Geekbench

A phone called the Samsung SM-M315F has appeared on Geekbench. It may be a successor to the Galaxy M30, although it seems to have the same chipset as the M30s and A51. Should this be the case, there may be little to differentiate ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Dec 2019 18:07
A future generation of this speaker may also offer wireless charging. (Source: HonorBuy)

Xiaomi makes a Bluetooth speaker that is also a wireless charger

If a hands-free speaker with the ability to deliver the kind of charging to match is all you want for the holidays, it seems Xiaomi (nearly) has you covered. It has just certified a device called the Mi Wireless Charger Bluetooth ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Dec 2019 18:07
The ROG Phone series has had a good 2nd year. (Source: Marketphones)

Asus sends the ROG Phone II to Android developers

It's a happy holiday indeed for some kernel- and custom ROM-developers out there. Their Xmas packages for this year reportedly contain an Asus ROG Phone II. The OEM has done so to try and unleash the potential of Android on this p...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Dec 2019 13:33
MIUI finally incorporates its own EQ. (Source: XDA)

Xiaomi may be working on an inbuilt equalizer for MIUI 11

MIUI is Xiaomi's custom skin for Android, and incorporates a default audio app called MiSound. This may be handy; however, it has historically lacked an equalizer (or EQ) to adjust music playback to taste or genre. However, develo...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2019 18:59
The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The US unlocked Galaxy S10 line is now receiving the Android 10 update

A week after the carrier models received the stable One UI 2.0 update, unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ in the US are now also getting the One UI 2.0 OTA.
Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2019 10:29
Did you hate the CGI in Cats? Don't worry! Universal is updating the visuals of the film. (Image via Universal)

In unprecedented move, Universal is rolling out day-one patch for the movie Cats

At the request of the director, Universal will roll out an update to the movie Cats, which released this past Friday. The "patch" aims to clean up some of the CGI in the movie, which has largely been panned by critics. The film sc...
Sam Medley, 24 Dec 2019 07:12

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