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A "ROG Zephyrus Duo 16" render. (Source: Evan Blass)

The "ROG Zephyrus Duo 16" rears its head again in another new specs-rich leak

The rumors of Asus launching a new, 16-inch version of its ROG Zephyrus Duo laptop have gained further momentum with new claims of Ryzen 6000 power for the alleged dual-screen gaming machine. The processor may partner with RTX 300...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 18:18

TEAMGROUP launched new DDR5 memory kits, the T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 and the T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5. (Image: TEAMGROUP)

TEAMGROUP releases two new memory kits, the T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 and the T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5

TEAMGROUP released blazing-fast DDR5 memory kits in two models, the T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 and the T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5. The DELTA RGB reaches an unbelievable frequency performance of 6400 MHz while the VULCAN DDR5 has a maximum fr...

Aleem Ali, 30 Nov 2021 07:41

The Moto G31 debuts in India. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola launches the Moto G31 in India via Flipkart

The Moto G31 is one of Motorola's latest phones, and brings specs such as an OLED display and a 50MP main camera to the lower mid-range Android smartphone segment. Now, it is bringing this combination of specs to the Indian market...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 00:22

A Polymega with its latest module. (Source: Playmaji)

The Polymega's next module will confer Nintendo N64 support on the interchangeable console

Polymega is an innovative 'all-in-one retro console' that converts to support various types of classic cartridges via a modular system. Now, its maker Playmaji has announced that the fifth and latest version of these allows the us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2021 18:04

Update | Oukitel's first-gen tablet is a rugged Android device with a 10,000mAh battery

Oukitel is probably best known for its smartphones with ingress-protection ratings such as IP68/69K, a reinforced-style casing and large batteries for prolonged screen-on time. These features also apply to its latest product, the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2021 18:27

The most recent Black Friday deals include a sale on the PS5 compatible WD Black SN850 PCIe 4.0 SSD with 1TB of capacity (Image: Western Digital)

Deal: The 1TB WD Black SN850 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD is on sale for Black Friday

The heavily discounted WD Black SN850 SSD with 1TB of capacity is not just suitable for upgrading the storage of most modern laptops, it can also be used as a storage expansion in Sony's PlayStation 5 console.

Enrico Frahn, 24 Nov 2021 21:39

Playstation 5 compatible 1 TB Western Digital WD Black SN750 SE NVMe SSD now shipping for $99 USD (Source: Newegg)

Deal | Playstation 5 compatible 1 TB Western Digital WD Black SN750 SE NVMe SSD now shipping for $99 USD

The price will drop another $5 USD from November 26 to 27 which is when the Thanksgiving sale will kick off. The SN750 SE series is home to some of the slowest PCIe4 NVMe SSDs that are still compatible with the PS5.

Allen Ngo, 23 Nov 2021 01:50

Samsung's DDR5 is now official. (Source: Samsung)

Preliminary DDR7 specs put the next-gen RAM's top speed at 5 times that of standard DDR5

The bleeding edge of DRAM technology is now officially known as DDR5, rated for twice the data-transfer rates of its predecessor DDR4. However, its own next generation, DDR6, is now slated to launch with double these new speeds - ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 17:24

A Galaxy Tab A8 render. (Source: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles)

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A8 (2021) launch is all but confirmed in its latest leak

Samsung is projected to unveil a new cost-effective Android tablet, possibly before the end of 2021. Now, a new leak unambiguously confirms the product name allegedly linked to this device for the first time. It also serves to sug...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 23:05

An SD card-enabled MacBook Pro. (Source: Apple)

The new MacBook Pro's SD card reader is reported as dysfunctional in some units

Apple may have answered a multitude of MacBook Pro-user prayers by restoring the SD card slot to the latest versions of these PCs. However, a growing number of owners claim that the "new" port is running unusually slow compared to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 14:03

The Realme Pad makes it to a new market. (Source: Realme)

The Realme Pad is released to Europe at just under US$300 for a Wi-Fi only model

Many Realme fans located in continental Europe may be glad to learn that the brand's first-gen tablet has finally launched in their market. On the other hand, only 1 of its SKUs is listed on its new official webpage thus far, and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2021 17:57

The new Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has a 5,000mAh battery and a Unisoc processor

Samsung has announced a device that is probably a contender for its cheapest smartphone of 2021. The Galaxy A03 Core, unlike others of similar names, has a large 5,000mAh battery. Then again, it also has a 4G/LTE-only SoC from Uni...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2021 14:48

Sotheby's announces support for ETH bids in real-time

Sotheby's will hold The Now Evening Auction, to include some works by Banksy, on November 18, 2021 in New York. The house has announced that it will accept bids in ether (ETH) during this event. This is not the first time it has d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2021 17:57

The Chromebox CBx2 with Parallels. (Source: CTL)

CTL partners with Parallels to offer a Chromebox that can run Windows apps out of the box

Chrome OS devices can be the path of least resistance to productivity on a budget or within space constraints. However, those potential advantages are not a lot of good to those who still need Windows apps such as those of MS Offi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 15:27

Dislike count still available today as the update rolls out gradually (Source: YouTube)

Dislike count for all existing YouTube videos becomes private

Although YouTube users can still dislike videos, the count of dislikes received is no longer visible to anyone but the creator of the content. However, this feature is rolling out gradually and it might take at least a few more da...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2021 18:59

The OWC Accelsior 8M2 SSD performs at an unbelievable 26,000 MB/s. (Image: OWC)

OWC reveals the world’s fastest and highest capacity PCIe SSD, the Accelsior 8M2

OWC has announced the Accelsior 8M2, a new PCIe SSD. The device supports both PCIe Gen3 and Gen4 and has a speed of up to 26,000 MB/s. This amazing performance comes at a cost of US$1,299 for the 2 TB base model and skyrockets to ...

Aleem Ali, 10 Nov 2021 12:13

Samsung LPDDR5X memory chips (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung unleashes industry's first LPDDR5X DRAM

Built using the 14 nm technology, Samsung's first 16 Gb LPDDR5X memory chips promise to drive further growth beyond the mobile sector, also targeting 5G and AI applications, as well as the metaverse. The new 16 Gb LPDDR5X comes th...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2021 17:07

The Edge line may have a new flagship soon. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Edge X: Lavish specs for the supposed Snapdragon 898-powered flagship emerge in a new leak

Motorola is now rumored to launch a smartphone with the impending next iteration of top-end Qualcomm processors. Now, more alleged details of this device have emerged. According to this new leak, it will be released to the global ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2021 16:08

The POCO M4 Pro is its brand's first-ever 50MP main camera smartphone

POCO has just made its last new smartphone of 2021 official. The M4 Pro 5G offers several upgrades over its predecessor in a package with styling to match the increasingly popular brand's esthetics. It starts at just under US$270,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2021 14:22

Rumor | OPPO's Find X4 Pro will charge at a much faster rate compared to its predecessor

OPPO is already thought to have a 2022 flagship Android smartphone, which may or may not be called the Find X4, in the works. Now, a famous Weibo-based leaker asserts that it will get an upgrade in terms of battery technology as w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Nov 2021 18:50

PNY's DDR5 memory acquires more detailed specs and release dates

PNY had revealed that the next generation of its XLR8 Gaming RAM would be DDR5. Now, it has announced that these MAKO and MAKO RGB sticks will be on the market shortly. They will be joined by Performance DDR5, which will support t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Nov 2021 18:07

G.SKILL claims to have broken another DDR5 record. (Source: G.SKILL)

G.SKILL claims to push its DDR5 beyond its current top speed

DDR5 is the next-gen standard that is now emerging with the promise of ultra-fast DRAM to match equally cutting-edge platforms such as Alder Lake. Those 12th-gen Intel processors are currently rated to handle speeds of up to 6,666...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2021 17:09

Kingston KC3000 PCIe4 NVMe SSD series now shipping starting at $106 USD (Source: Kingston)

Kingston KC3000 PCIe4 NVMe SSD with graphene aluminum heat spreader now shipping starting at $106 USD

We test the latest PCIe4 x4 NVMe drive from Kingston which promises sequential read and write rates of 7000 MB/s each. Unfortunately, real-world numbers can't quite reach those highs.

Allen Ngo, 05 Nov 2021 22:21

The Moto E30 is here. (Source: Motorola)

The Motorola Moto E30 debuts in low-key fashion in Europe

Motorola has stealthily launched a new Moto E-series smartphone in 2 European countries. The new E30 is one of the very few of its line to offer a 90Hz display, alongside triple rear cameras and Android 11 Go. It does so set at a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2021 18:30

Motorola debuts the Moto G51 with the new Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC

The Motorola Moto G51 is now official, and, furthermore, is the first device to launch with the Plus version of the Snapdragon 480 processor. The chipset is geared towards the budget end of the 5G market; nevertheless, its inaugur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2021 17:13

Playstation 5 compatible Acer GM7000 PCIe4 NVMe SSDs are now finally in stock starting at $89 USD (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Playstation 5 compatible Acer GM7000 PCIe4 NVMe SSDs are now finally in stock starting at $89 USD

The highest capacity 2 TB option will set you back $350 USD. In return, owners would be getting one of the fastest PCIe4 drives available with sequential read and write speeds approaching 7400 MB/s and 6700 MB/s, respectively.

Allen Ngo, 03 Nov 2021 03:59

500 TB in the palm of your hand (Image Source: University of Southampton)

Researchers demonstrate palm-size 5D silica glass storage medium with 500 TB capacity

Combining high-repetition femtosecond laser inscription with silica glass materials, researchers came up with a palm-size 5D medium that can store up to 500 TB. In addition to the three spatial dimensions, researchers also use sol...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Nov 2021 21:06

AGM launches its Glory series of phones. (Source: AGM)

The AGM Glory is a smartphone designed to survive at temperatures as low as -40°C

Most lithium-ion batteries, those found in mobile devices included, are incapable of working when exposed to temperatures of about -20 degrees Celsius (°C) or lower. However, the new AGM Glory series of rugged Android phones has a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2021 17:04

The Reno phones might get a new model name soon. (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | OPPO will launch the Reno 7 SE alongside the Reno 7 and 7 Pro later in 2021

OPPO has taken to launching Pro and Pro+ models alongside a vanilla variant when it comes to unveiling new Reno-series smartphones. Now, a new leak alleges that the OEM is going to shake this scheme up with their upcoming next gen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Oct 2021 22:25

TeamGroup launches its fastest flagship gaming SSD. (Image: TeamGroup)

TeamGroup launches a new flagship gaming SSD

TeamGroup has announced its fastest gaming SSD, the T-FORCE CARDEA A440 PRO. The CARDEA uses the latest NVMe 1.4 specification and PCIe Gen4x4 interface. The gaming SSD is available in different storage sizes and features two diff...

Aleem Ali, 30 Oct 2021 18:51

Gigaset's latest phone is a Redmi Note 9 rival with a removable battery

Gigaset has launched its latest made-in-Germany phone as the GS5, a device that distinctly falls into the mid-range category, with a 4G/LTE-only MediaTek Helio-series processor and a V-notched FHD+ display. Then again, with its re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2021 17:48

The new Ripjaws S5 RAM. (Source: G.SKILL)

G.SKILL's high-performance RAM kits go DDR5 in their latest generation

The Ripjaws S5 series is G.SKILL's newest RAM for "high-performance" rigs, and goes up to DDR5-6000 in terms of speed. The OEM asserts that their next-gen memory is made of internal circuits (ICs) "hand-screened" for stability and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2021 16:58

POCO sets its last launch date for 2021. (Source: POCO)

POCO confirms the existence of the M4 Pro with a new launch announcement

POCO Global has just invited its fans to "power up" their "fun" with the M4 Pro 5G. This device (heretofore only the stuff of leaks) is now official, as its launch date. The possibly MediaTek Dimensity-based phone will do so befor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2021 22:27

The "new" X30 Max teaser. (Source: Honor)

Honor launches the X30i and X30 Max as its new big-screen phones for the Chinese market

Honor has ostensibly targeted Singles' Day shoppers with its launch of the X30i and X30 Max. They might indeed appeal to those looking for a lot of display for not a lot of money; furthermore, the 2 new phones also offer new 5G-re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2021 21:10

The POCO M series might get a new flagship soon. (Source: POCO)

The "POCO M4 Pro" appears on Geekbench with a MediaTek processor and more RAM than previously thought

The M4 Pro is now rumored as the next phone to launch from the Xiaomi brand POCO. This event is looking more and more likely in the face of new Geekbench listings for a device with a model number thought to conform to the device. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2021 19:47

The Sony Xperia 10 III acquires a new, charger-less retail option

Sony has announced that its mid-range Xperia 10 III smartphone will be offered with the option of shipping with a charger or not. The new latter retail SKU will come with a price cut. It is only available in 1 market thus far, but...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2021 18:04

Vivo launches a new 6.44-inch display phone while another allegedly waits in the wings

Vivo has made the latest member of its more affordable Y series of smartphones official. The Y71t has an FHD+ 6.44-inch AMOLED display and a Dimensity 810 SoC. However, it seems the next device to launch from this OEM with the sam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 17:25

SK Hynix unveils its HBM3 memory. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix announces state-of-the-art HBM3-based DRAM

SK Hynix has introduced its latest development as high bandwidth memory 3 (or HBM3) as "the world’s best-performing DRAM". It is rated for up to 78% greater data-processing rates compared to its predecessor, thanks to its maker's ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Oct 2021 16:18

Microsoft has announced two new storage expansion cards for the Xbox Series S and Series X

Xbox Series S and Series X storage expansion card now available in 512GB and 2TB flavours

Microsoft has unveiled two new Seagate expansion cards for the Xbox Series S|X. The 512GB variant will cost US$140, and it is available for pre-order in the United States. On the other hand, the 2TB version costs US$399 and will b...

Anil Ganti, 21 Oct 2021 20:08

Sony unveils the new alpha 7 IV full-frame camera

Sony has just announced that its latest camera is none other than the latest alpha 7 (or a7) full-frame unit. The OEM touts it as a true "hybrid" shooting machine, in that it has optimized the new device for stills as well as vide...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 17:26

OPPO launches the K9s. (Source: OPPO via Weibo)

The OPPO K9s launches with the Snapdragon 778G processor, a 3.5mm jack and more

OPPO has made the latest addition to its 2021 K9 series official today (October 20, 2021). This new variant has a FHD+ 120Hz display, driven by one of the year's most prominent mid-range 5G processors with "7-layer" cooling. It st...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2021 19:22

Oukitel touts the new WP17 as its first "esthetic" rugged phone

Oukitel has launched its latest Android phone as WP17. The OEM defines it as its first phone with "esthetic design", which translates to a device with 'rugged' features, albeit one that looks more like a "normal" phone compared to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2021 16:30

1 TB SK Hynix Gold S31 SATA and P31 M.2 SSDs are on sale for $84 and $103 USD for this weekend only (Source: Amazon)

Deal | 1 TB SK Hynix Gold S31 SATA and P31 M.2 SSDs are on sale for $84 and $103 USD for this weekend only

The SATA III and M.2 PCIe3 NVMe SSDs are 38 percent and 20 percent off, respectively, for a quick and easy storage upgrade on most any PC or laptop.

Allen Ngo, 16 Oct 2021 22:23

A 2021 Moto G60s phone. (Source: Lenovo)

More potential next-gen Moto G phones surface as FCC and Geekbench listings

Motorola is slated to have the next round of its Moto G-series smartphones in the works. These rumors started with the G31; now, signs of what might be its higher-end siblings have emerged. The FCC may have approved one already, w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2021 15:51

Motorola announces pricing and availability for the Moto E40 via Flipkart

The Motorola Moto E40 is now touted as one of the most powerful devices in its segment on its inaugural sales platform Flipkart. Now, the online store has confirmed the date on which customers can start to order the new phone in I...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 22:37

GPC 2021 | Acer aims to cover the full gamut of Chromebook life with its new x14 and x15 range

Acer's latest Chrome OS devices have arrived with 14- or 15-inch FHD displays, each with up-to-date processors and features. The higher-tier 515s come with Spin and Enterprise variants, whereas the new 514 and Spin 314 set themsel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 15:45

Samsung starts mass producing 14nm EUV DDR5 DRAM

Samsung has begun mass producing its 14nm DDR5 DRAM with cutting-edge EUV technology. Samsung's five-layer EUV process has allowed it to achieve the highest DDR5 DRAM bit density in the industry with 20% productivity enhancement. ...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Oct 2021 00:12

Nokia launches the G300 as its cheapest 5G phone yet

Nokia has made the G300 official as a smartphone with a sizeable display and a generous battery. However, those specs are tempered by a distinctly budget-tier 5G processor and low-res triple cameras. It will be released via the Tr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2021 16:27

Deal | Spacious 2 TB SK Hynix Gold P31 PCIe3 NVMe SSD now on sale for $244 USD

SK Hynix is now shipping its highest capacity NVMe drive as part of its popular Gold P31 series. Much like with the 1 TB version, this 2 TB option is currently one of the least expensive PCIe3 NVMe drives in the market with sequen...

Allen Ngo, 11 Oct 2021 21:04