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The Fitbit Versa 2's alleged boxed state. (Source: OLX)

Fitbit's Versa 2 official packaging allegedly leaks out

Fitbit has been linked to a second generation of its popular Versa smartwatch for some time now. Recently, rumors about it have started up again in light of new leaks. They claim to show the wearable's official packaging, as well ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 17:06

King's Bounty II pre-orders now live, launch set for 2020 (Source: 1C Online Games Portal)

King’s Bounty II confirmed to arrive next year with open-world exploration and RPG mechanics

Popular turn-based fantasy video game King's Bounty is ready for a come back that blends open-world exploration and RPG mechanics with the successful tactical turn-based approach used by the previous titles of this franchise. Pre-...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2019 15:32

Facebook paid human contractors to listen to and transcribe audio from users

According to employees familiar with the practice, Facebook has been hiring outside contractors to listen to and transcribe user audio. While Facebook claims the transcriptions were done to improve the voice-to-text transcription ...

Sam Medley, 14 Aug 2019 23:30

EMUI 10 will start appearing in beta form next month. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei sets out the first ten devices to receive EMUI 10

It has been less than a week since Huawei announced EMUI 10, its customised version of Android Q. However, it has already laid out its early rollout plans with some Honor smartphones on the horizon too.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2019 23:11

The iQOO Pro 5G may be the next Snapdragon 855 Plus phone. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO Pro 5G goes to Geekbench, rivals ROG Phone II's score

A phone called the Vivo V1916A has appeared on the Geekbench database. This model number has been linked to the upcoming iQOO Pro 5G, which is slated to come with the updated Snapdragon 855+ processor. Its scores match well with t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 20:09

Tumblr is to be sold to the makers of WordPress

Tumblr is a blogging platform that has been part of Yahoo (or Oath, as it is now) since 2013. However, the parent company in this case - Verizon - has reportedly been trying to palm it off for some time. It has now successfully fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 19:08

OnePlus sketches out its smart TV ambitions. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus TV now slated for late-September 2019 launch, with multiple SKUs in tow

OnePlus has just introduced its first large-screen product as the...well...OnePlus TV. Leaks from other sources have claimed that this new product will be released in the last week or so of September 2019. It is also rumored to co...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 18:36

NFS Heat unveiled, coming in November (Source: Business Wire)

Need for Speed Heat to feature an open-world design and a dark story, launch set for November

Need for Speed Heat is set in Palm City, a brand-new open-world location that accommodates — unsurprisingly — races that take place both in broad daylight and at night. This title will hit Windows PCs, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One ...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2019 18:00

Security researchers load ransomware onto DSLR over WiFi and encrypt photos in WannaCry-styled attack

A new report by security experts at Check Point Research demonstrates a glaring vulnerability in modern DSLR cameras: Photo Transfer Protocol. Worse yet, the researchers were able to exploit vulnerabilities in PTP/IP, which transf...

Sam Medley, 12 Aug 2019 23:23

SK Hynix' new memory is high-bandwidth indeed. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix announces its next-generation, "world's fastest" high-bandwidth memory

The chip-maker SK Hynix has released HBM2E, its new storage standard. It is described as having up to 50% higher bandwidth at double the size compared to the previous generation. This new chip is aimed at uses in machine learning,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Aug 2019 19:54

The EMUI 10 beta program will start on September 8 for the P30 and Mate 20 series. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei EMUI 10 teaser video, beta arriving on September 8 for P30 and Mate 20 series

After Huawei presented EMUI 10 at its Developer Conference last week, more details about features and innovations have appeared online. A teaser video for the upcoming Android Q-based OS and promotional pictures offer an insight i...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2019 18:58

The LG G6 is still stuck on Android 8.0 Oreo. (Image source: LG)

Still no Android Pie for the LG G6, despite LG pushing out a new system update to its former flagship

LG has started rolling out a new update to the G6, and it is more than just a new security patch. The former flagship is due to receive Android 9.0 Pie this quarter, with LG promising earlier this year to deliver the OS upgrade be...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2019 18:27

WoW Classic servers going live on August 13 for name reservation and realm selection Molten Core raid boss Ragnaros (Source: Blizzard News)

WoW Classic servers will go live tomorrow for name reservation and realm selection

Although the full launch remains scheduled for August 27, the WoW Classic servers will go live tomorrow. This is not another beta test, but a chance for those with an active subscription or game time on their WoW account to reserv...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2019 11:08

RealmeOS is confirmed to be coming soon. (Source: Firstpost)

Realme to soon ditch ColorOS for custom RealmeOS based on Android Q

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the company will offer its own RealmeOS in the coming months instead of Oppo's ColorOS. Not much is known about RealmeOS at this time apart from the fact that it will be based on Android Q an...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Aug 2019 05:29

The new EDIFICE EQB-1000 series. (Source: Casio)

The slimmest new Casio EDIFICE watch is also a Bluetooth device

Casio has released the EDIFICE EQB1000D-1A, a new watch with a case only 8.9 milimeters (mm) thick. It is also one of the brand's connected devices, which means it can connect to a smartphone app. This allows it to keep time accur...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Aug 2019 22:30

A recent Mate 30 render. (Source: Pocket-lint)

The Huawei Mate 30 launch may not be far away

A Russian blog may have leaked more information on when Huawei's next line of flagships, the Mate 30s, will be released. This event will allegedly occur on September 30, 2019. Other news indicates that they will indeed run Android...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Aug 2019 18:36

Live View superimposes AR directions on your phone screen. (Source: Google)

Google Maps AR navigation to hit non-Pixel phones soon

AR-assisted navigation is one of the most interesting - and possibly useful - aspects of the Google Maps app to be unveiled in recent years. Unfortunately, it was also introduced as a Pixel exclusive. Now, however, it may be avail...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2019 21:07

MIUI based on Android Q is available for few devices as yet. (Source: MIUI)

Redmi K20 Pro reportedly gets Android Q beta in China

Redmi is reportedly pushing an official Android Q build to some owners of the K20 Pro in China. These users had been invited to apply to a beta program to test this ROM earlier in the year. Therefore, this phone may have joined th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2019 16:49

An up-to-date render for the Nokia 7.2. (Source: SlashLeaks)

The Nokia 7.2 (aka Daredevil) allegedly swoops onto Geekbench

A new Geekbench database entry apparently corresponds to one of Nokia's reported upcoming round-camera phones, the 7.2. It refers to a device with 6GB of RAM and running an unnamed SoC at 1.84GHz. Its scores are not far off those ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 21:32

The AI-powered YI Home Camera 3. (Source: YI)

The latest YI home security camera has AI for smarter, more selective user alerts

The YI Home Camera 3 is an AI-powered security camera. It notifies the user about possible intrusions - however, it solves the problem of potentially indiscriminate, unnecessary messages by using its new software to judge which on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 18:57

Honor Band 5 pre-empts Mi Band 4 on the Indian market

Honor has released its latest fitness band to the Indian market, via Flipkart. This new model has a full-color AMOLED display, an estimated 14 days of battery life and 50-meter water resistance. However, it will soon have competit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 17:33

The Samsung Galaxy A70. (Source: GSMArena)

Samsung allegedly has a new Galaxy A70 variant on the go, although it's not clear why

The Galaxy A70 is one of Samsung's low-to-mid tier devices for 2019. Some members of its series have gained actual or rumored alternative versions with the suffix 's'. Now, new Geekbench listings suggest that the A70 is also getti...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 16:56

Huawei's new open-source operating system is now officially HarmonyOS. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches Harmony OS

Huawei’s in-house HongMengOS is here and its shipping name is officially HarmonyOS. The idea behind the naming is that is a scalable micro-kernal that can work across internet of things devices right through to TVs, wearables and ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Aug 2019 12:54

These older OnePlus flagships have access to new software patches. (Source: TechRadar)

OnePlus upgrades its 2016-8 phones to August 2019 security patches

The OnePlus 3 and 3T are now about 3 years old. Despite this, they are still receiving new software updates from their OEM. The latest of these include new security patches for Android 9.0 (Pie). The same can be said for their pre...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 23:37

Nubia launches the Z20: a new dual-display, Snapdragon 855+ flagship

ZTE's high-value sub-brand Nubia has just released its latest phone. The Z20 looks a lot like the Samsung Galaxy S10, if that phone had an additional display on its rear panel. This new device is powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 19:26

Ride-sharing is getting more pervasive in urban areas. (Source: Flickr)

The top 4 ride-hailing services are now worth more than US$166 billion combined

Many people have gotten used to summoning a ride in a paid driver's car from their phone. A new analysis of this market indicates that such services (known collectively as "shared mobility") now challenge the traditional industrie...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 18:43

An alleged shot of a 2019 Pixel in the wild. (Source: 9to5Google)

Pixel 4/4XL now rumored to come with 6GB of RAM and 90Hz displays

A prominent Google-news blog claims to have heard from its sources that the Pixel series will be upgraded to 6GB of RAM in 2019. The 2 upcoming phones are also now slated to feature 90-hertz refresh rates, a feature that is to be ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 17:16

The Honor Smart Screen TV. (Source: Honor)

HongMeng OS could debut on the Honor Smart Screen TV

Huawei's first TV is in fact slated to be released by its sub-brand Honor, and is to be called the Smart Screen. It may be reasonable to assume that this product will run Android for these larger devices. However, the OEM is now r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 16:30

World of Tanks 1.6 British tech tree changes (Source: Own)

World of Tanks 1.6: New British lights, improved customization, reworked Personal Missions, no friendly fire

World of Tanks 1.6 comes with four new British light tanks, reworked Personal Missions (about 40 of those leading to the Object 279), an improved interface for interacting with decals — alongside new decals and fonts, as well as t...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2019 12:55

Facebook has beaten other websites in terms of influencing purchases. (Source: The Manifest)

Facebook influences more consumers than any other social media platform

More social media users buy from brands they follow on Facebook compared to 7 other social networks studied, according to a new report. This is because social media has increased the ability of companies to reach out to consumers,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2019 20:09

The ZenFone 6, a motherboard malfunction coming to a device near you. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS issues fatal software update for some ZenFone 6 units; offers motherboard replacement as a resolution

The ASUS ZenFone 6 won plaudits for its almost stock Android experience, but a recent software update has been causing havoc with some handsets. According to an ASUS engineer, the update has caused some motherboards to malfunction...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2019 19:04

The Switch's successor may get a better screen. (Source: Pocket-lint)

New Nintendo Switch screens may get a Sharp upgrade

Nintendo has reportedly picked up IGZO technology for its upcoming 2019 Switch models. This type of backing for IPS-LCD screens has resulted in positive reviews for other OEMs in the past, as it can conserve power while offering a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2019 14:43

Apps like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp may need redesigns thanks to iOS 13's background access restrictions

iOS 13 will bring a few new features to iPhones upon its release later this year, several of which are focused on protecting user privacy. One such update will block background processes from collecting user data, something that s...

Sam Medley, 07 Aug 2019 05:02

Sprint's next 5G phone is from OnePlus. (Source: Sprint)

Sprint hints it will start stocking the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G soon

The OnePlus 7 Pro's 5G variant may be coming to the US soon. The carrier Sprint has announced that its next device that will support the next-gen bands will be from this OEM. Its phones have also been available through T-Mobile in...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Aug 2019 20:25

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV may be joined by new variants soon. (Source: Amazon)

A completely new NVIDIA SHIELD TV product may be in the works after all

2019 has already seen evidence that the SHIELD TV may be getting a new refresh - with the new Tegra X1 processor - soon. Now, a new FCC filing points to a wholly new device with this branding. This putative device has its own code...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Aug 2019 19:26

Asus showcases its ground-breaking ProArt PA32UCX monitor at SIGGRAPH 2019

Asus has gone to the SIGGRAPH conference this year to put its creator-focused hardware in full view. It consists of PCs such as the ZenBook Pro Duo and the new StudioBook series. However, the star of this show may be the new ProAr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Aug 2019 22:01

Android Q Developer Preview for the OnePlus 7 series is now available. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus' new Android Q preview build introduces Digital Wellbeing and an upgraded camera app

OnePlus has released Developer Preview 4 for Android Q, a version of its OS that gives the user the latest insights into how it may work when it has been released for general consumption. This build has been reported to have a wor...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Aug 2019 20:16

Vendor marketing technology provider PromoteIQ joins Microsoft (Source: PromoteIQ)

Microsoft acquires vendor marketing technology provider PromoteIQ

Microsoft continues its expansion in the retail services space with a new acquisition. PromoteIQ is a leading provider of vendor marketing technology for online retailers and brands, with a client portfolio that includes names lik...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Aug 2019 19:29

The in-app ad market is thought to keep growing in strenght until 2025. (Source: MarTech Today)

The in-app ad market may be worth well over US$200 billion by 2025

The market for in-app advertisements worldwide is now projected to be worth approximately US$226 billion in 6 years, according to the latest research. Of these, ads on Android are thought to be capable of the highest growth. In ad...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Aug 2019 19:26

New promos image for EMUI 10 hint at a complete redesign of Huawei's OS. (Image source: Weibo)

Huawei EMUI 10 promotional pictures show a redesign and new features

Huawei will announce EMUI 10, its custom version of Android Q, on August 9 at its 2019 Developer Conference in Dongguan City, China. However, several promotional images have appeared on Weibo, the Chinese social media giant, which...

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2019 13:18

Almost four years after launch, LG reaffirms its commitment to providing updates for the LG V10 and G5

The LG V10 and G5 were released well over three years ago, so it's something of a surprise to see them listed on LG's service bulletin as being eligible for updates. It's even more surprising when one remembers that this is LG, a ...

Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2019 13:53

Razer launches the Viper, a new mouse for e-sports

The Viper is the latest mouse from Razer. It is a lightweight peripheral which, as the OEM asserts, is optimized for competitive gaming. It also integrates the 5G Advanced Optical Sensor and Razer Synapse 3.

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Aug 2019 23:05

Android Pie for the HTC U11 finally reaches users in Europe

HTC initialized a roll-out of Android Pie for a 2017 phone, the U11, in May 2019. However, not all users were served with this update before it was suspended due to technical issues. It seems the OEM has rectified them, as U11 own...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Aug 2019 20:50

The 5G tech market may have the potential to explode over the coming years. (Source: AMR)

5G technology is now projected to build a market worth over US$600 billion by 2026

The 5G tech market is now thought to be capable of hitting US$667.9 billion by the middle of the next decade. This is particularly impressive as it is also projected to accrue only $5.54 billion by 2020. This growth may be driven ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Aug 2019 18:00

Qualcomm's new Game Color Plus (left) vs. a conventional display (right). (Source: Weibo)

OPPO smartphones will be the first to get Qualcomm's latest software tweaks for mobile gaming

OPPO and Qualcomm have collaborated in order to unveil 2 new gaming-centric features at the China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference. They are Game Color Plus and Dual Wi-Fi. The former uses the Snapdragon's platform's late...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Aug 2019 19:22

A developer's ad on YouTube. (Source: Google)

Google extends the ability to advertise in YouTube searches to app developers

Google has announced that app developers will start seeing their ads in YouTube searches, as well as during video-streaming itself. In addition, developers can also now distribute their ads to Discover. This is the latest version ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Aug 2019 17:57

The Reon Pocket may act as a personal thermostat. (Source: Sony)

Sony puts a personal, wearable air-conditioner up for crowdfunding

Sony has invented a product called the Reon Pocket. It is a device that can change a user's personal temperature (or their perception of it, at least) while worn on the body. This unusual product is currently a part of the OEM's c...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Aug 2019 23:17

The new DJI FPV ecosystem. (Source: DJI)

DJI launches its FPV ecosystem for racing drones

Drone racing is a rapidly emerging trend in applications for civilian aerial robots. DJI has announced plans to improve its support for this new sport with the first-person-view (FPV) goggles and controller set. It allows a given ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Aug 2019 20:01

The Mate 10 Pro will get Android Q. (Source: AnandTech)

Leaked Huawei Android Q roadmap brings good tidings for Mate 10 and P20 users

A leaked image on Reddit has revealed Huawei's supposed update roadmap for Android Q. Last-gen phones like the P20 Pro and Mate 10 Pro are billed to get the update, but devices in the Nova 4 and Nova 5 range are suspiciously missi...

Ricci Rox, 01 Aug 2019 10:46

GoPro will start to amalgamate its 2 main apps in the future. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro app to be updated with improved editing features

GoPro has announced that it will refresh the companion app for its action-cameras. The updates will integrate Quik editing features directly into said app. This will enable the user to apply filters and convert footage into storie...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jul 2019 23:00