WWDC 2018 | WWDC 2018 Live BlogJoin us as we share our thoughts during Apple's WWDC 2018 developer conference.Sam Medley and Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jun 2018 21:00
Qualcomm reveals XR1 dedicated VR/AR/XR SoCAccording to Qualcomm, the VR and AR market is now mature enough for a unified SoC, so the company is almost ready to release the Snapdragon XR1 chip that will bring support for virtual, augmented and mixed reality environments. A...Bogdan Solca, 31 May 2018 09:40
Google brings ARCore apps to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S in China via the Xiaomi App StoreGoogle has partnered with Xiaomi to make ARCore apps available on the Xiaomi App Store in China. Google has not revealed any further details but these apps will be first made available for Xiaomi's latest flagship, the Mi Mix 2S, ...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 May 2018 16:29
Google and LG working on ~5K virtual reality displaysA new paper compiled by LG and Google researchers stipulates that the human eye has a resolution of about 9600 x 9000 pixels with a FOV of 160 x 150 degrees. The new LG OLED VR screen is not there yet, but i certainly seems to be ...Bogdan Solca, 23 May 2018 20:00
Futuristic Sony Xperia Ear Duo headphones up for pre-order, ship May 25Sony's futuristic Xperia Ear Duo headphones are now up for pre-order in the US. The headphones allow listeners to hear both music or voice overs at the same time as being able to hear ambient sounds around them.Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 May 2018 12:06
Oculus Go VR headset goes on sale for US$199The Oculus Go standalone VR headset has officially been launched and is available for immediate purchase. The Facebook-owned company is shipping the headset to 23 countries starting today, from US$199 for the 32 GB model.Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 May 2018 05:02
Intel 'Coffee Lake-H' Performance Comparison: A worthy upgrade from 'Kaby Lake'?The 8th generation 'Coffee Lake-H' chips for enthusiast notebooks are finally here. Intel is doing all it can to woo the masses back from AMD Ryzen by increasing core counts and boosting clocks. This generation also sees the rebranding of the Core i7-HK series as the 'Core i9'. Intel naturally claims significant improvements over the 7th generation 'Kaby Lake' but does it actually hold true? What do the new CPUs mean for the mobile enthusiast? Our preliminary review of new 'Coffee Lake-H' Core i7-8750H-powered notebooks tells what's improved and what's not. We also list out some of the notebooks that will debut this Spring sporting the new chips.Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Apr 2018 09:06
Samsung releases Gear S2 software update with new functionsSamsung’s wearable, the Gear S2, has received a new software upgrade from the South Korean manufacturer. The user interface has been overhauled, the Samsung Health widget has been enhanced, and the watch can be used in conjunction...Daniel R Deakin, 28 Mar 2018 02:19
Acer reveals the Chromebook Tab 10 tabletAcer has unveiled a Chrome-based tablet aimed at the education sector. This is the first tablet to be released using Chrome as its operating system, and Acer has given it the name Chromebook Tab 10. The 9.7-inch device includes a ...Daniel R Deakin, 26 Mar 2018 22:48
82% Asus FX503VM (7700HQ, GTX 1060, FHD) Laptop ReviewPlastic, pragmatic. The Asus FX503VM is a mid-tier gaming laptop at a budget-minded price. Although there are some cut corners, the overall package is capable, competent, and attractive. Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kgSam Medley, 26 Mar 2018 21:19
Lenovo Mirage VR Camera is now up for pre-orderLenovo will ship its Mirage VR Camera on May 4 in the US. The point-and-shoot camera was made in collaboration with Google and supports Google Daydream VR headsets and smartphones.Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Mar 2018 06:22
HTC’s wireless Vive Pro VR headset goes up for pre-orderHTC’s second-generation VR headset, the Vive Pro, is now up for pre-order. Improved in every key area over the original, the company is hoping the addition of wireless support will help to attract new users put off by being tether...Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Mar 2018 06:59
GDC 2018 | Nvidia's RTX real-time ray tracing promises to bring lifelike lighting via Volta GPUsNvidia's new RTX technology may bring real-time ray tracing to gaming and other media. Ray tracing results in incredibly realistic lighting, which has long been a difficult process for most game engines to handle in real-time. In ...Sam Medley, 19 Mar 2018 20:31
Lenovo Snapdragon 835-powered Mirage Solo Daydream VR headset coming May 11First introduced at CES 2018 with a planned mid-year launch, Lenovo’s Mirage Solo Daydream VR headset will land on May 11. The device features what is effectively a built-in smartphone to provide a completely untethered VR experie...Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Mar 2018 04:45
Zotac ZBOX Magnus EK71080 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1080) Mini PC ReviewBigger, faster, better value? The Zotac ZBOX Magnus EK71080 is one of the most powerful small form factor desktops on the market. While relatively small compared to traditional desktops, it is twice as large as other Zotac ZBOX devices. Zotac puts this extra space to good use by packing in a full desktop Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card.Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Desktop) | 3.3 kgSam Medley, 14 Mar 2018 00:24
Latest MotoMod is a VR headset, courtesy of a leakMotorola looks set to release a new VR-based headset as a MotoMod for its Z series smartphones. The new headset also looks like it might have the backing of Oculus, if its headstrap is any indication.Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Mar 2018 10:56
Rumor | PlayStation 5 dev kits already tested by select third-party game devsPlayStation 5 is most likely not going to be released this year, but dev kits being distributed this early could mean that the next version could be launched in 2019 at the soonest. Sony might also be concerned that the XBox One X...Bogdan Solca, 09 Mar 2018 14:22
Oculus Rift VR headsets defeated by runtime service issueOculus Rift virtual reality headset owners have been struggling to operate their devices today due to an issue with the Oculus Runtime Service. Users who have tried to open the app have faced an error message stating “Can’t Reach ...Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2018 19:44
84% Asus ROG Strix GL703VM Scar Edition (7700HQ, GTX 1060, FHD 120 Hz) Laptop ReviewHotter, Louder, Faster, Stronger. The Asus ROG Strix GL703VM is a more powerful version of the GL703VD, which we reviewed back in October. In addition to a faster GPU, the GL703VM brings a 120 Hz display, but fan noise and temperatures leave room for improvement.Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.7 kgSam Medley, 05 Mar 2018 07:21
Myst developer Cyan releases teaser for new gameThe talented folk at Cyan, Inc. have released a cinematic trailer for the upcoming game, Firmament. A spectral voice narrates as the viewer is steered around some truly stunning graphics while briefly exploring the latest world be...Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2018 21:10
MWC 2018 | Samsung Galaxy S9 debuts with variable-aperture camera, AR Emojis, and moreThey're finally here. The latest flagships from Samsung, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, share a lot in common with last year's S8 and S8+ with some incremental improvements. The biggest change lies in the camera, which now features...Sam Medley, 26 Feb 2018 05:52
MWC 2018 | AR apps to start hitting the Play Store as ARCore goes liveGoogle has used MWC to announce the that its ARCore SDK is now in version 1.0 allowing developers to start populating the Play Store with new AR-powered apps. The company says there are 100 million phone in circulation, with more ...Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Feb 2018 08:47
MWC 2018 | LG V30S ThinkQ launchedLG has launched its modestly revamped V30 dubbed the V30S ThinQ. The new model is the first from LG to include new AI-inspired software features, largely centered around improving its photographic capabilities.Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Feb 2018 03:12
Apple's product pipeline is "into the 2020s" according to Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that it is working on products now that won't ship until well into the 2020s. Although it is obvious Apple works on products in advance of their launch, the company has never been quite this specifi...Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Feb 2018 09:40
HP to officially resell Apple productsHP will be reselling Apple's iPhone, iPad and Macs to its enterprise customers. The new program is aimed at giving its customers a one-stop solution for the deployment and support of multiple devices and operating systems in the w...Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Feb 2018 01:43
87% HP Omen X 17 (7820HK, GTX 1080, 120 Hz FHD) Laptop ReviewX marks the spot. HP has unleashed a beast in the form of the HP Omen X 17. With a high-refresh rate panel, an overclockable Core i7 CPU, and the most powerful mobile GPU currently on the market, does the Omen X 17 have the "X factor" it needs to stand apart from the crowd, or is it just white noise in a highly competitive performance tier?Intel Core i7-7820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.9 kgSam Medley, 16 Feb 2018 18:09
Apple, LG, Valve teaming up for investment in eMagin for VR and ARApple has teamed up with LG and Valve to invest in eMagin, a company that has developed industry-leading technology in OLED microdisplays for use in AR and VR headsets. The move is indicative that Apple could be on track to releas...Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Feb 2018 22:23
Like AMD, Nvidia promises to ramp up GPU productionNvidia has recorded its highest quarterly revenue as the market for GPUs explodes thanks to both mining and gaming. The company says that in response, it is doing everything it can to increase supply to meet demand.Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Feb 2018 07:00
Sony reports strong quarterly financial results, but loses ground in smartphonesSony's third quarter results for 2017/18 show the company is performing well regarding profitability, with gaming, financial, semiconductor, and music standing out for income contribution. Mobile communication profitability drops ...Craig Ward, 08 Feb 2018 01:29
Oculus Go devkit leak shows strong app supportFacebook-owned Oculus is getting closer to the launch of its new standalone Oculus Go headset as the leak of its devkit highlights. Also revealed is that the device will have a rich selection of over 1000 apps when it launches ear...Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2018 10:05
Kazuo Hirai steps down from Sony CEO role, replaced by man responsible for selling off VAIODuring the presentation of Sony's Q3 2017 financial ressults, they announced the resignation of their current President and CEO, Kazuo Hirai, to be replaced by Kenichiro Yoshida. Hirai's time at the top was defined by a return to ...Craig Ward, 04 Feb 2018 14:24
Need to drive six 4K monitors at 60 Hz on the go? Imagination has a solution for thatThe new PowerVR Series8XT GT8540 GPU uses Imagination Technologies' Furian architecture and provides an 80 percent fill rate gain over its predecessor. Even more, it can feed up to six 4K displays at 60 fps simultaneously.Codrut Nistor, 27 Jan 2018 10:37
CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the yearCES 2018 has come and gone, and we have witnessed OEMs showcasing the best of their innovations. While we had some noteworthy announcements that will shape the tech industry for years to come, there were also a lot of me-too products on display as well. We recap the event to look at some of the products that were show-stoppers and discuss what they may indicate for the overall tech landscape this year.Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jan 2018 16:30
Nintendo wants you to make your own Switch peripherals out of cardboard with Nintendo LaboNintendo's latest innovation is something completely out of left field: cardboard toys and accessories for their highly successful Switch console. Dubbed "Nintendo Labo," the new project allows Switch users to build things like a ...Sam Medley, 18 Jan 2018 16:26
CES 2018 | Portable Lenovo Thunderbolt 3 dock integrates a GTX 1050 GPUThe docking station will turn your Ideapad into a decent gaming machine for about $400 USD.Allen Ngo, 12 Jan 2018 21:37
CES 2018 | HTC's Vive Pro is a higher-res wireless VR headset for enthusiastsAnswering criticisms of its earlier VR headset, HTC's new Vive Pro cuts the cable, adds built-in headphones, and brings much more pixel-dense displays for a more immersive VR gaming experience. Sam Medley, 09 Jan 2018 04:56
CES 2018 | The Asus XG Station Pro is the grown-up brother to the ROG XG Station 2 eGPUAsus has put forward another eGPU offering this CES. With an external 330W power supply and all-aluminum chassis, the XG Station Pro aims to be quieter and sleeker than competitors.Douglas Black, 08 Jan 2018 06:53
CES 2018 | Intel finally lifts the curtains off its 8th gen Core CPU with Radeon RX Vega M graphicsAfter a droolworthy announcement last year, Intel has finally taken wraps off its much hyped Intel-AMD MCM. The MCM is available in 65W and 100W total package power and will soon start showing up in notebooks and NUCs this year.Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Jan 2018 03:33
Oculus Go could come in 32 GB and 64 GB variantsAn FCC listing reveals that the Oculus Go will come in 32 GB and 64 GB variants. Apart from the storage differences, both models are identical in all other aspects. Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2018 11:19
Zotac announces this year's mini PC updatesThe 2018 Zotac mini PCs will get CPUs ranging from Gemini Lake ultra-low voltage chips to six-core gen 8 processors from Intel. The fanless models will feature redesigned chassis that support processors with TDPs up to 25 W, allow...Bogdan Solca, 05 Jan 2018 15:11
CES 2018 | Nissan is working on cars that can read your mindNissan is developing a new technology, named Brain-to-Vehicle (B2V), that will help car interpret human thoughts. The aim of the tech is to help newer cars better anticipate driver decisions and work with the human operator rather...Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2018 19:21
Man dies while playing a VR video game in RussiaA 44-year-old Russian man has been reported dead after he crashed into a glass table and suffered significant wounds while playing a VR video game in his apartment.Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 15:01
CES 2018 | Exelus to showcase emergency telemedicine using the Microsoft HoloLensExelus has announced the availability of the Nomadeec platform on the HoloLens that will enable EMTs and paramedics to get real-time information of patient vitals and medical records. It will also enable them to directly teleconfe...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Dec 2017 00:20
Japan Display announces 803ppi and 1,000 ppi LCD screens for VR headsetsThe dreaded "screen door" effect that plagues the current VR headsets will soon be a thing of the past with Japan Display's 803 ppi and 1,000 ppi LCD screens.Bogdan Solca, 13 Dec 2017 13:59
UPDATE: Sale over | Grab an Alienware 15 R3 with a GTX 1070 for USD $1450The Nvidia GTX 1070-equipped Alienware 15 R3 is currently on sale at Best Buy for USD $1450, or $350 less than its retail price. Sam Medley, 06 Dec 2017 20:38
Toshiba announces UFS 2.1 mobile storage chips with up to 900 MB/s sequential read speedsThe new UFS 2.1 storage memory chips integrate Toshiba's 64-layer BICS 3D TLC NAND technology, and will target mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and standalone VR headsets. Providing sequential read speeds of up to 900 M...Bogdan Solca, 05 Dec 2017 12:23
Rumor | Upcoming Snapdragon 845 SoCs to feature third gen Kryo coresThe new Kryo cores should include four ARM Cortex-A75 processors and four efficient Cortex-A53 cores, along with the Adreno 630 GPU. The Snapdragon 845 is also expected to support quad 25 MP cameras (2 front + 2 rear) and the X20 ...Bogdan Solca, 01 Dec 2017 14:06
Final HDMI 2.1 specifications released with 8K, 10K and dynamic HDR supportOther new features include enhanced audio return channel, variable refresh rate, quick media switching, quick frame transport, auto low latency mode, and display stream compression (DSC). The 2.1 standard actually allows 8K@120Hz ...Bogdan Solca, 29 Nov 2017 15:05
HoloLens lands Microsoft patent lawsuit and "triple damages" threatHoloTouch claims Microsoft's HoloLens is infringing on two of its patents involving a touch-less way of controlling devices, and a design that optimizes the power consumption, size and weight of a holographic head-mounted device. ...Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2017 14:47
DJI releases new racing Goggles for drone racingDJI is getting serious about drone racing. The latest version of its Goggles is targeted at the burgeoning drone racing market and offers a number of feature upgrades over its standard model.Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Nov 2017 10:59