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The Panasonic LUMIX S1H. (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic unveils the LUMIX S1H, the world's first 6K/24p digital single-lens mirrorless camera

Panasonic introduces a new LUMIX S-series camera, which, as it claims, "combines the video quality of a professional camera and the high mobility of a mirrorless camera". This is because it is capable of recording 6K video at up t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jun 2019 18:29

Huawei reportedly finishes work on Kirin 985 and 990, but what about their successors?

According to a new Nikkei Asian Review article, Huawei has finalized the blueprints for its next upcoming smartphone SoCs. However, the OEM has now lost the support of the chipset-design supplier Synopsys, as it has that of ARM. T...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jun 2019 17:53

Games will almost certainly make a huge market in the near future. (Source: Medical Xpress)

The games industry could be worth up to US$179 billion in 5 years

The video-game industry could accrue as much as US$179.1 billion by 2024. This is in line with a new market-research report on the subject. This valuation may be driven by conventional platforms such as mobile devices, PCs and con...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jun 2019 14:18

It seems the Moto One Vision is getting another version. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Motorola One line may be getting a ruggedized variant

The Motorola One Vision was released not long ago. However, a new leak suggests that its series is getting yet another new phone sometime soon. Should a Geekbench entry prove accurate, it will be called the One Action.

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 May 2019 17:30

The Sony a9 flagship mirrorless camera. (Source: Adorama)

The Sony a9 mirrorless camera can be had for US$1,000 cheaper right now

The a9 is Sony's flagship mirrorless camera. It is a 24.2MP full-frame unit with an Exmor RS sensor and a silent shutter. Normally, this extensive piece of kit retails for US$4,498. However, the new "Step up to Sony" offers intere...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 May 2019 14:36

The Motorola Moto Z4. (Source: Motorola)

Update | Moto Z4 launches on Verizon, Snapdragon 675, 4GB of RAM and all

Motorola has released a new addition to its Z line of smartphones soon. The Moto Z4 has a 5G Moto Mod and a larger 6.39-inch FHD OLED screen. It is available on Verizon in conjunction with plans starting at US$10 per month.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 May 2019 22:19

LG releases its 2019 XBOOM speaker line-up to the US market

LG's XBOOM series is often worth a look, as they can be high-powered speakers in relatively compact or portable form-factors. Its 2019 iterations are not exceptions to this rule. They range from entire sound-systems to smart speak...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 May 2019 18:54

Meizu launches a new triple-camera mid-range phone, the 16Xs

Meizu has launched its new mid-ranger, the 16Xs, today (May 30, 2019). However, it had already released all details on the phone via its own website. The 16Xs rocks triple cameras, a 6.2-inch AMOLED screen and 6GB of RAM.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 May 2019 16:35

HKCam: A Raspberry Pi-powered and open-source HomeKit security camera that costs under US$20

Home security camera systems can be expensive. But where there is a Raspberry Pi, there is a way. All you need is a Raspberry Pi Zero W, a Raspberry Pi camera module, some free software and an enclosure that you can buy for as lit...

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2019 20:47

Nvidia Studio Stack helps creators work with applicable notebooks. (Source: Nvidia)

Computex 2019 | Nvidia debuts the Studio platform to help pair creators with their ideal notebooks

Nvidia Studio is an initiative by which laptops augment creator-level hardware with a new suite of software that boosts performance and reliability in tasks such as video editing or ray tracing-powered design. Studio also amounts ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 May 2019 19:36

War Thunder 1.89 "Imperial Navy" is finally available

War Thunder 1.89 "Imperial Navy" goes live with Japanese ships, two new locations, and more

War Thunder 1.89 "Imperial Navy" comes with a full naval tech tree for Japan, a first — premium, as usual — helicopter for the same nation, a few new ground vehicles — the long-awaited French Leclerc tank is one of them — and plan...

Codrut Nistor, 29 May 2019 17:09

LG is ready to activate Amazon Alexa on US 2019 ThinQ AI TVs. (Source: LG/Amazon)

2019 LG TVs with ThinQ AI in the US will be able to use Amazon Alexa soon

Some of the most recently-released LG ThinQ TVs have been advertized as Amazon Alexa-capable. However, customers in the US may have noticed that this apparent functionality was missing - until now. The OEM has announced that the s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 May 2019 15:19

The new Smart Viewer Reference Design is based on the Snapdragon XR1 Platform. (Source: Legit Reviews)

Qualcomm unveils a new Smart Viewer Reference Design

Qualcomm is at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) to launch its new Snapdragon Smart Viewer Reference Design. It is a reference VR headset based on the XR1 Platform. This device has a DJI display, up-to-date controllers, interfaces an...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 May 2019 14:47

The Manifold 2: the on-board mini-supercomputer than can turn DJI drones into autobots

DJI has announced the Manifold 2, a line of tiny supercomputers that can be installed on certain drones from this manufacturer. These devices can upgrade the devices in quesiton into autonomic flying machines, or those that can be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 May 2019 20:13

Google Coral comprises hardware, software and content for AI applications. (Source: Music Paradise Pro APK)

Computex 2019 | Asus is now partnering with Google Coral for AI and Edge applications

Coral is a platform developed by Google to support and facilitate on-device AI. Asus has announced that it will use its system-on-module (SOM) on its new AI development kit and single-board computer (SBC). They will be called Tink...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 May 2019 19:16

Can the new Galaxy XCover improve on this model? (Source: 91Mobile)

Samsung's Galaxy XCover series allegedly set for a new update soon

The Samsung Galaxy XCovers are a line of smartphone that clearly happily sacrifice performance and modern-day looks for ruggedness. It has not seen a refresh since 2017. Now, however, it appears that a phone called the XCover 4s h...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 May 2019 18:13

The HTC U11 is finally receiving the Android Pie update, U11+ and U12+ to follow

HTC failed to send out the Android Pie update to its devices for a long time but is finally making amends, with the HTC U11 currently receiving the Pie update. The U11+ and U12+ are expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.

Ricci Rox, 28 May 2019 13:14

Android Q preview (Source: Daniel Blandford on YouTube)

Early demo of Android Q desktop mode surfaces online

A developer has recently unveiled a video that shows the latest Android Q beta on the Essential Phone, which is wired to a portable monitor alongside a Bluetooth keyboard. With this setup, he is able to take the upcoming Android Q...

Codrut Nistor, 27 May 2019 21:40

Microsoft Edge for Android update 42.0.2.3726 details (Source: Own)

Microsoft Edge gets picture-in-picture mode on Android Oreo and later

With today's release, which brings its version number to 42.0.2.3438, Microsoft Edge for Android gets support for picture-in-picture mode. Although this mobile browser works with Android 4.4 KitKat and later, the aforementioned fe...

Codrut Nistor, 27 May 2019 18:39

Computex 2019 | Asus showcases its latest displays - 240Hz included - for gaming notebooks

Asus has a lot of new high-powered hardware to show off at Computex this year. But what is all that without the display tech to match? The 240Hz ROG Strix Scar III and Hero III are on show at the conference, as are some of the OEM...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 May 2019 18:26

The Asus ZenScreen gets an update for 2019, with touch and USB type C. (Source: Asus)

Computex 2019 | Asus unveils its new ZenScreen Touch

The ZenScreen is a product that allows the user to take a monitor anywhere they might need to. This year, Asus has updated it with touch capability. This model is also just 9 millimeters deep, has micro-HDMI and Hybrid-Signal USB ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 May 2019 14:00

The Sprint TREBL has won an award. (Source: Sprint)

The Harman Kardon-powered Sprint TREBL with Magic Box wins the 2019 Judges' Choice Award from the Small Cell Forum

The Sprint TREBL with Magic Box is a small cell solution that also integrates Amazon Alexa voice-assistance and Harman Kardon sound quality. This combination makes it unique in its product category. Perhaps this is how it has won ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 May 2019 19:15

The GoPro Trade-Up program is now in effect in the EU. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro extends its Trade-Up program to the European Union

GoPro has a history of allowing its customers to trade their existing cameras in for something off the cost of a new model of this brand. However, this offer has never been available in the European Union's (EU) member-states befo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 May 2019 18:49

The Chatterbox has already reached nearly four times its funding goal. (Image source: Chatterbox)

The Chatterbox, a Raspberry Pi smart speaker that you can build and teach yourself

The Chatterbox is a DIY smart speaker that even children can build. The device has a chipboard case and is built around a Raspberry Pi 3B. The speaker can be taught new commands using the Chatterbox app too. The Chatterbox is curr...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2019 17:00

The OnePlus 3 and 3T are now receiving the Android Pie update - The third major OS update they'll get

The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T were released three years ago, back in 2016. Both devices were launched running on Android Marshmallow but are now officially receiving the update to Android Pie. That means they have now received thre...

Ricci Rox, 26 May 2019 16:56

LG V40 ThinQ users finally have cause for joy as the Pie update arrives

LG is notorious for being late with software updates and it's been the same story with the Pie rollout. The company is actually keeping to its promise this time around, though, as the LG V40 ThinQ begins to receive the Android Pie...

Ricci Rox, 26 May 2019 15:55

The BLU G9's only color option. (Source: BLU Products)

BLU unveils the G9, an "Ultimate-Value" smartphone

BLU Products has released the G9, a smartphone with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also has AI-enhanced dual rear cameras and a decently large 4000mAh battery. It is sold via Amazon for a price of US$179.99.

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 May 2019 18:34

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1). (Source: MySmartPrice)

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is now receiving Android Pie globally

We were big fans of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 when it was released a year ago, mostly because of its high performance to price ratio. Asus is keeping it alive for one more year, too, with users of the device around the globe cur...

Ricci Rox, 25 May 2019 18:16

The new Casio WSD-F30RG. (Source: Casio)

Casio's latest PRO TREK smartwatch has a dual-layer display and exclusive outdoor app features

Casio has released the WSD-F30RG, its newest smartwatch from the PRO TREK line. It has an OLED display, but also has individual monochrome and color overlays. The OEM also asserts that it has an improved resolution for detailed le...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 May 2019 17:44

RiME adventure game free on Epic Game Store (Source: Steam)

Two-year old adventure puzzle title RiME now free via the Epic Games Store

Although the deal does not cover the Steam or console versions of the game, those interested in taking RiME for a spin on their Windows PCs can grab it for free from the Epic Games Store. This offer will expire on May 30, when Cit...

Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2019 14:45

OnePlus 3T gets Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9.0.2, next to OnePlus 3

Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9.0.2 coming to the OnePlus 3 and 3T

OxygenOS 9.0.2 comes to the OnePlus 3 and 3T with the April 2019 security patch from Google, a brand-new user interface, Google Duo support in the Dialer, a new gaming mode (3.0, with notification for third party calls and display...

Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2019 12:36

The Sims 4 free download available until May 28 (Source: Origin)

The Sims 4 is free on Origin until May 28, so hurry up

Released for Windows in September 2014 and for macOS in February 2015, The Sims 4 received mixed reviews from both the press and the general public. Now, anyone can enjoy it for free thanks to Origin's generosity. Sadly, only the ...

Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2019 10:55

Is Apple's App Store a monopoly? Depends on who you ask

A recent survey run by Blind shed some light on what various tech employees think of Apple and the App Store. Apple's own employees largely believe the company doesn't hold a monopoly on iOS app distribution, but other companies (...

Sam Medley, 22 May 2019 23:56

Keep's dark mode should be with us in a short while. (Source: Android Police)

Google Keep will be upgraded to Dark Mode soon

Google is currently optimizing some of its core apps in order to comply with Android Q's system-wide dark mode. The latest of these spotted with such an update is Keep, a handy source of memos. Its new theme, while not available t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 May 2019 19:12

AIDA64's latest update prepares it for the immediate hardware and software future. (Source: AIDA64)

New AIDA64 update adds support for AMD Matisse, Windows 10 May 2019 and SHA3-512

The latest version of AIDA64 - v6.00 - has been released. It adds benchmarks for the Zen2-based Matisse processors. In addition, it now also has a SHA3-512 cryptographic hash benchmark.

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 May 2019 18:44

EE has launched the UK's first 5G network. (Source: EE)

EE launches the UK's first 5G network

Today (May 22, 2019), the carrier EE announced the launch of its 5G network in the UK, the first of its kind in this country. EE has also made some devices that are compatible with this network available. They include the OnePlus ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 May 2019 18:03

Windows 10 May 2019 update version 1903 (Source: Windows Community on YouTube)

Windows 10 May update (version 1903) rolls out

Microsoft has just begun to roll out the feature update for Windows 10 with the version number 1903. The list of changes is quite long and includes the "reserved storage" feature, a new light desktop theme option, Windows Sandbox ...

Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2019 00:11

Adobe Premiere Rush for Samsung goes live (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Galaxy-optimized Adobe Premiere Rush now available for download

Adobe Premiere Rush is now fully optimized for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 9, and Galaxy S10 devices. This piece of code provides multiple features such as AI-powered audio clean up, graphics creation and audio mixing, customizable...

Codrut Nistor, 21 May 2019 21:08

The Honor 20 Pro: a powerful new quad-cam phone. (Source: Honor)

The Honor 20 and 20 Pro: fresh new quad-cameras with 48MP sensors

The full gamut of Honor 20 and 20 Pro details is now available. The brand's new flagships are quad-camera devices, although only the 20 Pro has a telephoto lens among its sensors. They will start at about US$557 on their release f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 May 2019 20:27

OnePlus has made Android Q betas for the 7 and 7 Pro. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus releases Android Q Beta for the 7 and 7 Pro

The OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro have only been official since May 14, 2019. Despite this, the OEM has already rolled a new Android Q beta out for the phones. The build may offer insights as to what software updates of the future will be l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 May 2019 19:32

Oculus Quest now available, starts at $399 for a 64GB set

The Quest is Oculus' first all-in-one virtual reality (VR) headset. It is available for sale from today (May 21, 2019). It is also a truly wireless VR set, and uses the company's imaging and touch-sensor technology to deliver this...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 May 2019 15:15

Firefox 67 rolls out today (Source: gHacks Technology News)

Firefox 67.0 rolls out with WebRender, performance improvements, and more

Although apparently not available in this moment, Firefox 67 is scheduled to arrive today all over the world. The new release of Mozilla's browser comes with private browsing mode extension controls, WebRender enabled for 5 percen...

Codrut Nistor, 21 May 2019 09:32

Massive data breach may have affected millions of Instagram users, including some major influencers

A recently discovered hack has exposed the personal contact information of millions of Instagram users, including some prominent influencers and celebrities. The hackers attacked an Amazon Web Services-hosted database owned by Cht...

Sam Medley, 20 May 2019 23:44

HongMeng OS, Huawei's replacement for Google (Source: Wccftech)

HongMeng OS: This is the name of Huawei's Android replacement

Given the trouble that Huawei has been having lately, it is not surprising to find out that the Chinese giant is already working on a Google Android replacement. Media reports confirm that HongMeng OS is in the trial phase already...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2019 21:15

This report was released in conjunction with the GDPR's 1st anniversary. (Source: PxHere)

66% of consumers would prioritise privacy over price now

A new report by SAI Global shows that the number of consumers aware of issues such as privacy, and who value them in their buying choices, is on the rise. It indicates that 2/3 of these individuals surveyed would make a trade-off ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 May 2019 20:24

F1 2019 official game trailer (Source: F1® Games From Codemasters on YouTube)

Codemasters unleashes the first F1 2019 official game trailer

The trailer of F1 2019 — the official videogame of the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship — is now live. The trailer shows a "stunning visual uplift" and features the official F1 theme music written by Brian Tyler. The list o...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2019 20:06

Pokemon GO gets new lure modules and characters (Source: Pokemon GO)

New characters and lure modules coming to Pokemon GO

Cherubi, Gible, Hippopotas, and other Pokemon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region are now coming to other areas. The latest Pokemon GO update also comes with a new Ground-type move (Earth Power), as well as Glacial Lure Mod...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2019 17:56

The Honor 20 series' alleged colorways. (Source: DigitalTrends)

New teaser shows Marvel Studios tie-in for Honor 20 launch

The Honor 20 line is (still) set to launch tomorrow (May 21, 2019) in London. A new poster showing the brand's logo alongside a treatment for the next upcoming X-Men movie, "Dark Phoenix" has been released via official Weibo chann...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 May 2019 14:56

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier gets One UI update May 2019 (Source: Samsung)

One UI update rolls out for the Galaxy Watch, Gear S3, and Gear Sport

The latest software update for the Galaxy Watch, Gear S3, and Gear Sport is now rolling out over-the-air. The new One UI firmware comes with improved sleep and workout tracking, an updated settings menu, the ability to turn on and...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2019 14:30

Minecraft Earth now official free to play augmented reality mobile title (Source: Minecraft)

Minecraft Earth is a brand-new, free-to-play, 10th anniversary title to join the Minecraft family

The recently unveiled Minecraft Earth is a free-to-play, augmented reality Minecraft title to be added to the Minecraft universe. However, those interested can only sign up for a chance to play the limited beta — which is schedule...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2019 09:01