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Zotac GTX 1080 Ti ArcticStorm Mini. (Source: Zotac)

Zotac announces the world's most compact GTX 1080 Ti with water cooling

Zotac have released the fully water cooled GTX 1080 Ti ArcticStorm Mini, which they claim to be the smallest GTX 1080 Ti in the world.

Craig Ward, 22 Oct 2017 22:12

The Redmi Note 4 was a global bestseller but this one may just outperform it. (Source: Mi)

Redmi Note 5 spotted on TENAA, Snapdragon 636 a possibility

The race to the Redmi Note 5 is on a crescendo, with the device and a lower specced, identical variant being spotted on TENAA alongside an SoC which we think may just be the new Snapdragon 636.

Ricci Rox, 22 Oct 2017 21:55

Huawei Mate 10 devices launched in China

The Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro have been launched in China, with the smartphone giants making slight changes to the memory configuration of both devices. The phones will also sell for much cheaper in China, the base version of...

Ricci Rox, 20 Oct 2017 18:00

Huawei Mate 10 Pro scores 97 on Dxomark

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro was reviewed on camera benchmark website DxOMark, with the flagship recording an impressive total score of 97, just one point behind the Pixel 2.

Ricci Rox, 20 Oct 2017 17:41

Second Win: GPD Win 2 prototype leaks

An image of what could possibly be the upcoming GPD Win 2 shows some design changes from the original GPD Win, including a revamped keyboard and a larger screen. Internally, the GPD Win 2 may also be sporting an Intel Core m3 CPU,...

Sam Medley, 19 Oct 2017 23:54

We may be getting the Redmi Note 5 within the next few weeks

It's prime Redmi time, so it's no surprise that rumors and leaks of the upcoming mid-rangers are starting to crawl out of the woodwork. Actual specifications and prices of the Redmi Note 5 may be inconclusive at the moment but sou...

Ricci Rox, 19 Oct 2017 20:07

Kirin 970 benchmark scores place it on par with the Snapdragon 835

Qualcomm has something of a monopoly on the Android market at the moment, so it's particularly impressive that Huawei's in-house Kirin 970 is able to compete with the Snapdragon 835 on all fronts.

Ricci Rox, 19 Oct 2017 19:55

The Redmi Note 5A was lsunched months ago. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 5 spotted on Geekbench

A Redmi Note 5 has supposedly been spotted on Geekbench but listed specifications and details don't conform to anything we expect from the device.

Ricci Rox, 19 Oct 2017 16:23

This unnamed convertible is the first to sport a 'Gemini Lake' CPU. (Source: Notebook Italia)

The first Intel 'Gemini Lake' convertible notebook surfaces anonymously

The first convertible notebook based on Intel's 8th generation 'Gemini Lake' Celeron N4000 SoC was showcased at the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2017 by Chinese supplier, Skyworld. The 'anonymous' notebook runs Windows 10 and ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Oct 2017 04:53

Design wasn't a let-down at least. (Source: Xiaomi Today)

Details of the Xiaomi Mi 6C revealed

The Mi 5C was released earlier this year, with the lower specced variant of the Mi 5 featuring Xiaomi's own Surge S1 SoC. Information online points towards an Mi 6C being in the works. It is, of course, expected to be powered by t...

Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2017 15:08

Huawei Mate 10 series now official; first smartphones with dedicated neural processors

The Mate 10 Pro smartphone will be the first with an AI processor, the first with a Kirin 970 SoC and Mali G72 GPU, the first with a safety-certified fast-charging battery, and the first with support for 256-QAM 4x4 MIMO Cat. 18 (...

Allen Ngo, 16 Oct 2017 15:00

The company will be hoping to make a return to its winning ways.

MediaTek's Helio P40 is coming in style next year

MediaTek is set to make a push up the market ladder in 2018, with its upcoming Helio P40 to offer stiff competition to Qualcomm's mid-range offerings.

Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2017 14:02

OnePlus makes statement regarding data collection, will release update to reduce what is transmitted

OnePlus co-founder, Carl Pei, has posted a response to the data collection being performed by his company. Some details were given on what purpose the collected data had, and what OnePlus will do going forward.

Craig Ward, 15 Oct 2017 23:05

The Jumper EZBook 3S is only 0.31-inch thick and very light, weigh 2.7 lbs. (Source: Jumper)

Deal | Get the 14-inch Jumper EZBook 3s ultrabook for only US$278

The razor-thin and lightweight EZBook 3S ultrabook comes with Intel's Celeron N3450 ULV quad-core CPU, coupled with 6 GB DDR3 RAM, and offers an unexpected 256 GB SSD solution. The HD Graphics 500 iGPU powers the 14-inch 1080p IPS...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Oct 2017 14:35

Blackview to unveil S8, BV9000 Pro, others on October 18

Blackview is billed to unveil three new devices at an event in Hong Kong on October 18. Not much is known about these devices but the company does a have a good track record, so it'll be interesting to see what it offers this time...

Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2017 10:32

Huawei quietly launches the Honor 6C Pro

Huawei has announced the launch of its lower mid-range Honor 6C in Russia without much ado. The regular Honor 6C was a solid offering but we're not so sure about this one, as its "Pro" tag doesn't seem to come with the perks one w...

Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2017 10:20

There aren't a lot of better looking devices on the market.

Nubia Z17miniS launched, quad cameras and Snapdragon 653 in tow

From dual rear cameras to quad cameras, OEMs are beginning to get the idea that more is better. The Nubia Z17miniS is the newest device to feature that camera configuration and we can only hope it makes a difference in actual perf...

Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2017 10:13

Huawei Mate 10 Pro may be coming soon with dedicated AI processor (Source: evleaks)

More Huawei Mate 10 Pro images leak ahead of official reveal

The striped back and near bezel-free front are looking more likely for the next Huawei flagship.

Allen Ngo, 13 Oct 2017 07:18

Dual rear cameras make this a compelling package, especially at that price point. (Source: Honor)

The Honor 7X is Huawei's new affordable mid-ranger

The Honor 7X has been officially launched, with it offering an impressive specifications sheet at a range of affordable prices.

Ricci Rox, 11 Oct 2017 19:15

Meizu MX7 billed for Q2 2018 launch

The successor to the Meizu MX6 has been a long time coming and it looks like the wait will go on for a while longer, with a Meizu executive slating the mid-ranger for a spring 2018 launch.

Ricci Rox, 11 Oct 2017 18:17

ZTE teases the aqua blue color option. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE teases the upcoming Nubia Z17S smartphone

Two new teaser videos showcase the color options and the front/back dual camera setups.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Oct 2017 12:21

Photos of what is claimed to be the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 photos show dual rear cameras and full frontal display

Photos have appeared online showing what is claimed to be the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. They show a 18:9 screen with small bezels and a dual rear camera setup.

Craig Ward, 10 Oct 2017 17:43

Images from the TENAA listing point towards a full-screen display. (Source: Gizmochina)

Honor 7X spotted on Geekbench, Kirin 659 outperforms the Snapdragon 625

Huawei's upcoming Honor 7X is expected to launch on October 11 and it's been spotted on Geekbench with performance scores that correspond to what we've come to expect from devices in that segment.

Ricci Rox, 09 Oct 2017 21:10

The company may be struggling in India but the Chinese market's a much different story. (Source: China Daily Europe)

Huawei to focus on Indian market in bid to topple Samsung and Apple

CEO of Huawei India, Jay Chen, has reportedly identified the Indian market as one with a potential for massive growth. The company's launch of the Honor 9i there may be identified as an attempt to gain a strategic stronghold in th...

Ricci Rox, 08 Oct 2017 22:13

Stock Android makes this a compelling buy. (Source: MIUI)

Xiaomi Mi A1 hits Europe

The Xiaomi Mi A1 has made its trip to Europe, with several countries having the Android One phone on sale, albeit with price tags higher than what one would otherwise get online.

Ricci Rox, 06 Oct 2017 21:55

The Mate 10 is slated for an October 16 launch. (Source: Gizbot)

Android Oreo currently being beta tested on the Huawei Mate 9

EMUI 6 is being tested on the Huawei Mate 9. The latest version of Huawei's skin is based on Android Oreo and brings a slew of improvements to the software arm of the device. The Mate 10 will launch on October 16 and is expected t...

Ricci Rox, 06 Oct 2017 20:53

The 3 nm facilities are expected to begin production before 2022. (Source: TSMC)

TSMC already building world's first 3 nm facility in Taiwan

With the aid of the Taiwanese government, TSMC will be able to begin production of 3 nm chips sooner than the predicted 2022 scheduled dates, while the 5 nm facilities should be ready for risk production by 2019.

Bogdan Solca, 05 Oct 2017 14:48

Huawei launches the Honor 9i but it's nothing we haven't seen already

Huawei has once again repackaged the same device for our purchasing pleasure. Maimang 6, Nova 2i, and now, Honor 9i. Some would say it's getting a tad annoying.

Ricci Rox, 05 Oct 2017 14:47

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro has leaked in the flesh ahead of its launch. (Source: Weibo)

Both variants of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro appear in live photos

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro has surfaced in the flesh for the first time ahead of its official unveiling. A closer look at the photos also hints at what might the second Mate 10 Pro variant as has been rumored.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Oct 2017 12:35

Austrian and Chinese scientists conversed over the quantum-secured communication line. (Source: Austrian Academy of Sciences)

Chinese and Austrian scientists make first unhackable quantum video call

The quantum communication process involves data that is embedded into entangled photons. Any unauthorized tempering with the quantum data stream is immediately exposed and the quantum signature is automatically changed to prevent ...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Oct 2017 11:32

The company would have to hit an estimated 35 million shipments in Q4 to meet its 100 million objective. (Source: India Today)

Xiaomi scores another win - 10 million units shipped in September

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has posted an image celebrating the company's new record, an all-time high 10 million smartphone shipments in September.

Ricci Rox, 02 Oct 2017 21:39

The Ulefone Power 2 was launched in 2016 with a 6050 mAh battery.

The Ulefone Power Max will feature a humongous 13,000 mAh battery

Ulefone's next device, the Power Max, will toe the line between power bank and smartphone with a hefty 13000 mAh battery. Imagine what you could do with that—power a whole estate, maybe?

Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2017 19:34

The Honor 7X is billed for an October 11 launch.

Pricing details of the Honor 7X revealed

The Honor 6X came with a price tag in the $200 range but its successor will go one step further, with a starting price of $300. Relatively pricey, yes, but a fair deal considering the expected package.

Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2017 18:45

Huawei Nova 2i launched, quad cameras in tow

The Huawei Nova 2i has been launched, with the mid-range device turning out to be—rather surprisingly—the international model of the Maimang 6 that was just released in China.

Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2017 18:39

HiSense A2 Pro dual-display Android smartphone (Source: MyDrivers)

Dual-display HiSense A2 Pro is ready to take on the Yota 3

The new HiSense A2 Pro is a slightly improved HiSense A2 with a 5.5-inch full HD AMOLED main display and a 5.2-inch e-ink secondary display with 2.5D tempered glass protection. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and can be acqu...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2017 20:25

MediaTek headquarters. (Source: Fudzill)a

MediaTek announces launch of its new low-end MT6739 SoC

MediaTek has announced the launch of its new entry-level SoC, the MT6739. The new chipset supports dual rear cameras, the trending 18:9 display, and FHD video encoding at 30fps.

Ricci Rox, 28 Sep 2017 12:40

The Blackview S8 comes with quad cameras and a bezel-less display

The S8 is Blackview's take on the trending bezel-less display and, while it may not be perfect, there's little doubt that it's a solid offering in its intended market space.

Ricci Rox, 27 Sep 2017 23:33

The Honor 7X is expected to follow Huawei's new full-screen trend. (Source: Gizmochina)

Honor 7X billed for October 11 launch

Huawei has released a poster that teases the launch of its upcoming mid-ranger, the Honor 7X. The Honor 6X was a success, so it'll be interesting to see what its successor offers.

Ricci Rox, 27 Sep 2017 15:29

The iPhone 8 Plus comes with an $800 price tag.

Analytic firm estimates component costs of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus to be just over a third of their retail prices

With the iPhones released a few weeks ago, analytical platform IHS Markit has released a new report on the production cost of both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, with that of the 8 Plus being 37% of its retail price.

Ricci Rox, 26 Sep 2017 12:44

The CP600 iGame Edition comes with an RGB cooling system. (Source: Colorful)

Colorful reveals 3 new NVMe SSDs

Colorful will be the first company to ship new NVMe 1.3 M.2 2280 SSDs with the new PCIe 3.0 X4 2262/2263/2263XT controllers from SiliconMotion. There are three models: a budget CN600 DRAM-less edition, a mid-range CN600 DRAM editi...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Sep 2017 11:55

Gionee M7 launched - Helio P30, 18;9 display, dual rear cameras

The Gionee M7 has been launched, with the device being the first to ship with MediaTek's Helio P30 that was announced back in August.

Ricci Rox, 26 Sep 2017 08:59

The docking keyboard is not offered with the tablet. (Source: Jumper)

Deal | Get the Jumper EZpad 6 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet for only US$169.99

The Jumper EZpad 6 is powered by Intel’s Atom Cherry Trail x5-Z8350 ULV quad-core CPU, comes with 4 GB DDR3LP memory plus 64 GB internal storage, and features an 11.6-inch 1080p IPS display. The docking keyboard is sold separately...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Sep 2017 12:19

All this considered, this is about par for cyber information control in most parts of the world. (Source: The Verge)

Your private data isn't so private after all, Wechat confirms

It's been a good week for privacy intrusions, with GO Keyboard being reported to siphon user data. This time out, it's the Wechat app on all the headlines, as the app's new privacy policy sheds light on how public, private user da...

Ricci Rox, 24 Sep 2017 09:56

The Mi Note 3 may have paved the way for future Snapdragon 660-powered Xiaomi devicres. (Source: Playfuldroid)

Don't get your hopes up on the Redmi Note 5

Recent leaks have detailed the specification sheet of the upcoming Redmi Note 5, and while Xiaomi fans may have their hopes up, we're quite skeptical as to the veracity and plausibility of the reported information. Here's why you'...

Ricci Rox, 23 Sep 2017 20:10

That's an A in the design department. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei Maimang 6 launched in China

The Maimang 6, expected to launch as the Mate 10 Lite outside China, has been announced, with its quad camera formation and 18:9 display making for a novel package from Huawei.

Ricci Rox, 23 Sep 2017 13:35

ZTE Tempo X Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (Source: Boost Mobile)

ZTE Tempo X hits Boost Mobile for just $79.99 USD, features a Snapdragon 210 processor

The ZTE Tempo X arrives more than a year after Boost Mobile introduced its predecessor, the ZTE Tempo. This new handset sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor and only 1 GB RAM, but it comes loaded with Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2017 16:45

Ultra-thin Chuwi LapBook Air 14 shipping October 10th for $460 USD

Users in Europe may get the notebook even earlier from September 30th. The LapBook Air 14 will be a passively-cooled competitor to the MacBook Air series and other superthin Ultrabooks.

Allen Ngo, 21 Sep 2017 05:10

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Zotac announces the world's most compact GTX 1080 Ti with water cooling

Redmi Note 5 spotted on TENAA, Snapdragon 636 a possibility

Huawei Mate 10 devices launched in China

Huawei Mate 10 Pro scores 97 on Dxomark

Second Win: GPD Win 2 prototype leaks

We may be getting the Redmi Note 5 within the next few weeks

Kirin 970 benchmark scores place it on par with the Snapdragon 835

Redmi Note 5 spotted on Geekbench

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The first Intel 'Gemini Lake' convertible notebook surfaces anonymously

Details of the Xiaomi Mi 6C revealed

Huawei Mate 10 series now official; first smartphones with dedicated neural processors

MediaTek's Helio P40 is coming in style next year

OnePlus makes statement regarding data collection, will release update to reduce what is transmitted

Deal | Get the 14-inch Jumper EZBook 3s ultrabook for only US$278

Blackview to unveil S8, BV9000 Pro, others on October 18

Huawei quietly launches the Honor 6C Pro

Nubia Z17miniS launched, quad cameras and Snapdragon 653 in tow

More Huawei Mate 10 Pro images leak ahead of official reveal

The Honor 7X is Huawei's new affordable mid-ranger

Meizu MX7 billed for Q2 2018 launch

ZTE teases the upcoming Nubia Z17S smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 photos show dual rear cameras and full frontal display

Honor 7X spotted on Geekbench, Kirin 659 outperforms the Snapdragon 625

Huawei to focus on Indian market in bid to topple Samsung and Apple

Xiaomi Mi A1 hits Europe

Android Oreo currently being beta tested on the Huawei Mate 9

TSMC already building world's first 3 nm facility in Taiwan

Huawei launches the Honor 9i but it's nothing we haven't seen already

Both variants of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro appear in live photos

Chinese and Austrian scientists make first unhackable quantum video call

Xiaomi scores another win - 10 million units shipped in September

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The Ulefone Power Max will feature a humongous 13,000 mAh battery

Pricing details of the Honor 7X revealed

Huawei Nova 2i launched, quad cameras in tow

Dual-display HiSense A2 Pro is ready to take on the Yota 3

MediaTek announces launch of its new low-end MT6739 SoC

The Blackview S8 comes with quad cameras and a bezel-less display

Honor 7X billed for October 11 launch

Analytic firm estimates component costs of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus to be just over a third of their retail prices

Colorful reveals 3 new NVMe SSDs

Gionee M7 launched - Helio P30, 18;9 display, dual rear cameras

Deal | Get the Jumper EZpad 6 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet for only US$169.99

Your private data isn't so private after all, Wechat confirms

Don't get your hopes up on the Redmi Note 5

Huawei Maimang 6 launched in China

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ZTE Tempo X hits Boost Mobile for just $79.99 USD, features a Snapdragon 210 processor

Ultra-thin Chuwi LapBook Air 14 shipping October 10th for $460 USD

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