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Nest Wi-Fi is Google's new mesh solution

Google also announced its new Nest Wi-Fi home product at the 2019 Pixel launch event. It consists of scalable router and point units in various muted colors. A single 802.11s router covers up to 2200 square feet of space each, whe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Oct 2019 22:49

Google renews its Home Mini series with a Nest re-brand

The Nest Mini is a new Connected Home devices launched by Google at its latest live event. It is a smart speaker with integrated Assistant functions and touch controls. It is now up for pre-order at a price of US$49.

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Oct 2019 21:00

Google launches its first pair of true wireless earbuds

Google unveiled its second-generation Pixel Buds at its 2019 'Made By' event. They are truly wireless products that, as the OEM claims, have been designed to be as compact and streamlined as possible. Nevertheless, they are rated...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Oct 2019 19:21

The new NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens. (Source: Nikon)

Nikon evokes a 58mm classic with its "fastest NIKKOR lens ever"

Nikon has launched the new and expansive NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens. This product name may sound familiar as it has been chosen to honor an iconic lens of the past. The new S-series lens has manual focus and an aperture of u...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Oct 2019 19:54

The X55 modem will move beyond smartphone integration soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

The Snapdragon X55 modem will power 5G fixed broadband equipment for over 30 OEMs

Qualcomm has announced that over 30 manufacturers have taken the Snapdragon X55 modem up in order to produce their 5G fixed wireless broadband consumer-premises hardware. This means the equipment carriers and ISPs will install in ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Oct 2019 18:59

Android 10 is now available for the Galaxy S10 series, albeit in beta. (Image source: Android Headlines)

One UI 2.0: Android 10 arrives on the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 5G

Now is the time to try One UI 2.0, if you own a Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+ or Galaxy S10 5G that is. Samsung has opened its One UI beta program once again, with the company giving the world the first taste of its Android...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2019 18:10

You can now enjoy Radeon Image Sharpening on Vega GPUs. (Image source: AMD)

AMD brings the Radeon RX Vega 56, RX Vega 64, Vega Frontier Edition and Radeon VII in from the cold

It seems that AMD has listened to its customers, having added support for its Radeon Image Sharpening algorithm to Radeon Vega GPUs. Last month the company claimed it had no immediate plans to do so, but it would bring RIS to the ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2019 12:48

The Skullcandy Vert earbuds. (Source: Skullcandy)

Skullcandy invents the clip-on wireless earbud set

Skullcandy has released Vert, a new set of Bluetooth wireless earbuds. Unlike most products in this category, however, they are not of the typical "neckbud" form-factor. Instead, the buds are linked to a dial-like clip-on module, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Oct 2019 23:22

The OPPO K5 is now official. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO unveils the new Snapdragon 730G-powered K5

OPPO has launched a new phone, the K5. This event has proved a series of leaks true, as the phone has a new-ish Snapdragon 730G processor, 6GB SKUs and a quad rear camera with a 64MP sensor. The K5 is also the first device to feat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Oct 2019 21:04

OOS 10 is presented on-stage. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus releases its first stable version of Android 10 for the 7 and 7 Pro

OnePlus has already provided users of its recent 7-series phones with OxygenOS based on Android 10 in the form of official Open Betas. However, those who have not opted into this program can also now upgrade to this new ROM on the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Oct 2019 16:49

MIUI 11 may refer to next-gen Xiaomi camera technology. (Source: MIUI)

Next-gen Xiaomi cameras may have up to 50X digital zoom

Xiaomi phones may be upgraded to telephoto lens capable of as much as 50X digital zoom in the near future. Furthermore, their optical zoom specs may improve considerably in the same generations. This rumor has srung from alleged f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Oct 2019 16:10

Huawei Mate 20 Pro now receiving the Android Q-based EMUI 10 update globally

Just two months after the release of Q, Huawei is now sending out the stable Android Q-based EMUI 10 update to owners of the Mate 20 Pro outside China. The OTA weighs in as a heavy 4.42 GB download.

Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2019 12:01

The 'round-camera' Nokia phone series has its 2nd member. (Source: 9to5Google)

The Nokia 6.2 sneaks onto Amazon.in for about US$250

The Nokia 6.2 has been launched in India, albeit to comparatively little fanfare. It is a 4GB RAM device with 64GB of internal powered by the Snapdragon 636 SoC. It also has a round camera housing with a triple camera.

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2019 20:22

Xiaomi could have some advanced screen specs in the works. (Source: GSMArena)

Xiaomi could be the next OEM to the 120Hz display: new rumor

An XDA contributor claims to have found an option to switch a screen's refresh rate from 60 to 120 hertz (Hz) in MIUI 11. This suggests that there is an upcoming Xiaomi phone with this spec in development. This would leap-frog the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2019 17:54

Android teases a dark theme for Google Maps. (Source: Instagram)

A dark theme for Google Maps is finally on the way

The Android Instagram page has recently posted a short video that hints at a dark theme for Google Maps in the near future. It appears to cause every aspect of the app, including the map-markings themselves, to conform to a color ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2019 17:21

The new "iQOO" could also be a 2nd-gen Neo. (Source: BGR

A Vivo "iQOO Lite" variant pops up on Geekbench

A phone calling itself the Vivo V1936A has appeared on Geekbench, rocking what appears to be the Snapdragon 855 processor and 8GB of RAM. This has led to speculation that this device is linked to iQOO, an emerging high-end sub-bra...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2019 16:35

This is an upcoming feature on OOS 10. (Source: YouTube)

Android 10 on OnePlus will come with an automatic translation feature

OnePlus held a launch event for its 7T series today (October 10, 2019). The OEM also went over OxygenOS 10 - which is based on Android 10 - a new software update that will ship on these new phones and come to older ones soon. Its ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Oct 2019 23:08

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is introduced on stage. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus launches the 7T Pro and its McLaren special edition in London

OnePlus has unveiled its second-gen McLaren Edition phone today (October 10, 2019). It is a 12GB/256GB version of the new 7T Pro (which was also unveiled today) with a signature black-and-orange finish. Other highlights of the OEM...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Oct 2019 18:43

Steam's Remote Play Together adds online support for local multiplayer games

According to the Steamworks developer site on Steam, Valve is working on a feature that will automatically add online multiplayer support to local-only multiplayer games. Remote Play Together is expected to launch in beta during t...

Sam Medley, 10 Oct 2019 18:34

Update | Xiaomi may launch MIUI 11 Global along with the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is set for an Indian-market release on October 16, 2019. However, it appears that this is not all its parent company Xiaomi has to debut on that date. MIUI, its OS skin, has teased a launch of its own in the s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Oct 2019 16:12

The Motorola One Macro. (Source: Digital Trends)

Motorola launches the One Macro in India

The Motorola One Macro has become official in India, and will sell for a price of INR 9999 (or about US$140). It is a triple-camera phone, one of which takes 2MP photos with a pixel size of 1.75 microns. The OEM claims that this a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Oct 2019 22:58

The Nokia 8.1 has a new software update. (Source: HMD Global)

The Nokia 8.1 gets upgraded to Android 10

HMD Global has announced an OTA update to Android 10 for the Nokia 8.1. It is the first of this brand's phones that were included in the beta program for the OS in question to see the stable version. It upgrades the 8.1 with Dark ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Oct 2019 19:30

Realme teases the X2 Pro's front panel. (Source: IndiaShopps)

The Realme X2 Pro will come with a 135Hz touch-response rate

Realme has revealed that the X2 Pro's display will come with a touch-sampling rate of 135 hertz (Hz). This means that the upcoming Snapdragon 855 Plus flagship may have enhanced user-input responses to go with its 90-hertz display...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Oct 2019 17:24

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Korea prepares an Android 10 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series

Samsung has announced that it will start a new beta program for One UI 2.0, its latest software skin based on Android 10. Unfortunately, it may only apply to those who own Galaxy S10-line devices in South Korea to start off with. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Oct 2019 16:58

The Realme X2 is now official in China, Snapdragon 730G and all

Realme has launched its new X2 device for the Chinese market today. As rumored, it has an updated processor compared to that contained in its pre-existing variant, the XT. This new version is also the one coming to Europe later th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Oct 2019 23:43

The 2019 TCL 8-series will be available soon. (Source: TCL)

TCL releases its new 8-series of Roku-enabled TVs through Best Buy

TCL's 2019 8-series of TVs are based on QLED technology and integrate the Roku streaming platform. They are 4K HDR panels that support Dolby Vision and 100% of the DCI-P3 color space. The new TCL 8-series will become available thr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Oct 2019 23:01

Fedora to drop support for 32-bit Linux with Fedora 31

Fedora 31, due for release on October 29th, will no longer be available as a 32-bit install. Rather, Fedora 30 is officially the last version of Fedora to support 32-bit hardware. Users on legacy hardware can expect full lifecycle...

Sam Medley, 08 Oct 2019 17:52

The Turtle Beach Atlas Edge USB audio adapter. (Source: Turtle Beach)

Turtle Beach claims its new Atlas Edge USB adapter gives any 3.5mm-jack headset an audio edge

Turtle Beach has released the Atlas Edge, a new USB adapter for any conventional wired headset. It is intended to enhance any headset connected to it with an in-house panel of software called Control Studio. This suite is designed...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Oct 2019 23:02

The Galaxy Fold phones can now work with the Windows Your Phone app. (Source: Microsoft)

A new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build can link PCs to more Samsung phones

The latest Insider's version of Windows 10 updates the Your Phone app so that it is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, as well as the Galaxy Fold. This allows a user to monitor battery levels, screen-mirror and sync da...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Oct 2019 22:28

Sony PlayStation 4 console gets new firmware October 2019 with new Party features and Remote Play to Android devices

PlayStation 4 firmware update coming this week with updated party features and more

Scheduled to arrive globally this week, the PlayStation 4 system update labeled 7.0 is expected to bring Remote Play to smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 Lollipop or later, 16-player parties, chat transcription, enhanced...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2019 13:51

Computational photography: we take it for granted now. (Source: Engadget)

The computational photography market may be worth nearly US$30 billion by 2024

Computational photography - or imaging that depends at least as much on software as on hardware - was worth US$7.9 billion as a market in 2018. However, the latest analysis indicates that this valuation will grow to $29 billion ov...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Oct 2019 21:01

Sony unveils its new a9II full-frame flagship camera

Sony has launched its latest alpha-series flagship, the a9II. This new 24.2MP premium unit is distinctly pitched at professional photographers in sports reporting and other fast-moving fields. It is designed for continous shooting...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Oct 2019 15:43

Some wireless chargers may be restricted under iOS 13.1. (Source: ChargerLab)

Researchers claim Apple restricts wireless charger speeds in iOS 13.1

The blog ChargerLab claims to have found that some wireless chargers are being restricted to 5 watts (W) of power while iPhones are placed on them with the new iOS update, whereas the same devices could deliver 7.5W under the olde...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Oct 2019 22:07

The Pixel 4 can take some stunning astronomy shots. (Source: 9to5Google)

Google Pixel 4 camera samples show off great selfies, portraits, and... the Milky Way

Original camera samples from the Pixel 4 have leaked out, once again proving that the Pixel phones are the ones to beat when it comes to mobile photography. The samples show photos from a variety of camera modes the most interesti...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Oct 2019 21:20

Pokemon GO reportedly mistakes some MIUI users for cheaters. (Source: Niantic)

Pokemon GO reportedly bans Android players for running a certain version of MIUI

There have been multiple reports of Pokemon GO handing out strikes preventing play to those who own certain Redmi devices. This pattern has been linked to MIUI 10.3.2.0, a recent firmware update for the phones affected. Niantic, t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Oct 2019 18:30

Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Stadia. (Source: Rockstar Games)

Red Dead Redemption 2 will be a Stadia title on launch

Google has announced that Red Dead Redemption 2 will come to its Stadia platform on it November 2019 launch. The wildly popular Rockstar game will thus be available for streaming via the new service from its very first day. At pre...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Oct 2019 22:52

Google Shopping is back. (Source: Google)

Google Shopping re-launches in the US, integrates with Lens this time around

Google has announced the re-institution of its Shopping service, albeit for users located in the US only. The company claims that the renewed feature can analyse millions of retail listings and other data in order to show customer...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Oct 2019 16:33

Chromebooks may get a new recovery method soon. (Source: MobileSyrup)

Chromebooks may become recoverable using an Android device soon

Chrome OS PCs have many advantages; however, one of their worst drawbacks is that system recovery requires external media. Now, it appears Google is developing an alternative method: Chromebook restore via Android phone. This new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Oct 2019 19:09

Is this how the iPhone SE line will evolve? (Source: MacRumors)

The cut-price iPhone SE2 will arrive in 2020: Ming-Chi Kuo

The latest leaked research note allegedly sent to TF International Securities by the analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that Apple does have a second-gen SE in the works. It will apparently be released in the first quarter of 2020 and...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Oct 2019 18:39

Windows 10 X comes with a redesigned Start menu and is tailored for dual-screen devices. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10X — A 'Lite' version for Windows 10 for dual-screen devices sans live tiles

During the unveiling of the Surface Neo, Microsoft also showed off an early build of Windows 10X — a Windows 10 version that is tailored exclusively for dual-screen devices. Windows 10X will allow users to run regular Win32 apps w...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Oct 2019 00:57

The Surface Earbuds. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft unveils the Surface Earbuds: Wireless audio "with a little magic"

Along with its (impressively varied) new PCs, Microsoft also introduced its first-ever true wireless earbuds today (October 2, 2019). These Surface Earbuds are capable of noise-canceling and voice-activation features. However, the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Oct 2019 19:01

The Surface Pro 7 is unveiled on stage. (Source: Microsoft)

The Surface Pro 7 defines itself through power, performance - and USB type C ports

The Surface Pro 7 has finally stepped up to USB type C support. Otherwise, it remains a 12.3-inch 2-in-1 with advanced Pen features and a refined Type Keyboard attachment. The Pro 7 starts at US$749 and ships from October 22, 2019...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Oct 2019 18:25

The Huawei Mate 30s are doing very well in China by all accounts. (Source: YouTube)

The Huawei Mate 30 series posts an estimated 1 million units sold in its first 3 hours on the Chinese market

Huawei has had its latest phablet series on shelves in its home country for only 6 days now. In this time, it has reportedly sold out on a popular online sales platform, accrued 1 million sales in 3 hours and may have raked in hal...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Oct 2019 15:56

The LG Tone+ Free truly wireless earbuds. (Source: LG)

LG launches its first true wireless earbuds in South Korea

LG has unveiled new products called the Tone+ Free earbuds in its home country. Unlike the OEM's earlier similar products, these wearables are completely wireless and come in a charging case like the AirPods and other similar devi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Oct 2019 23:47

DoH is not sitting well with Congress. (Source: Wikipedia)

Google is being investigated by the US Congress over a new feature in Chrome

DNS over HTTPS is a new way of connecting to websites proposed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) in 2018. Google is reportedly working on implementing it in an upcoming version of its Chrome browser. However, an anti-t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Oct 2019 23:11

The Redmi Note 8 Pro will be available in a European market soon. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi is all set to release the Note 8 Pro in Germany

Redmi has announced that it will start selling its Note 8 Pro via Amazon's German store in October 2019. This phone is the brand's first device to feature a 64MP camera sensor. It will be sold in 6GB RAM SKUs with either 64 or 128...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Oct 2019 19:10

Call of Duty: Mobile brings something new to the mobile battle royale scene.

PUBG Mobile faces stiff competition as Activision's Call of Duty: Mobile launches in full

After months of beta testing, Activision and Tencent Games' latest offering, Call of Duty: Mobile is now live and available worldwide. While not quite as feature-packed as its biggest competitor, PUBG Mobile, it does seem to be a ...

Ricci Rox, 01 Oct 2019 11:21

The next generation of NVIDIA SHIELD TV may be nearly here. (Source: ZoomApps)

A new certification brings the NVIDIA SHIELD TV 2019 closer to launch

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV is due an update soon. The most likely candidate to fit this bill has gone through registration with the FCC, and has also just secured Bluetooth SIG approval. Therefore, there may still be time for it to be r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Sep 2019 23:24

Motion Sense depends on at least 1 of these sensors. (Source: YouTube)

The Pixel 4 series' Project Soli music controls may have been leaked in more detail

Google has already conceded that numerous leaks concerning Motion Sense, a new ability in the upcoming Pixel 4 smartphones by which they can respond to various hand gestures, are valid. Now, a new report claims to list all the reg...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Sep 2019 19:38

The Dell XPS 15 9570. (Image source: Dell)

Dell has not broken USB Type-C charging on the XPS 15 9570 with BIOS 1.13.0; may have minimised fans running on standby though

Dell recently released a new BIOS revision for the XPS 15 9570, so we thought we would test it. Despite reports to the contrary, the update does not break USB Type-C charging, nor does it have any negative effects on performance e...

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2019 18:59

Software

Nest Wi-Fi is Google's new mesh solution

Google renews its Home Mini series with a Nest re-brand

Google launches its first pair of true wireless earbuds

Nikon evokes a 58mm classic with its "fastest NIKKOR lens ever"

The Snapdragon X55 modem will power 5G fixed broadband equipment for over 30 OEMs

One UI 2.0: Android 10 arrives on the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 5G

AMD brings the Radeon RX Vega 56, RX Vega 64, Vega Frontier Edition and Radeon VII in from the cold

Skullcandy invents the clip-on wireless earbud set

OPPO unveils the new Snapdragon 730G-powered K5

OnePlus releases its first stable version of Android 10 for the 7 and 7 Pro

Next-gen Xiaomi cameras may have up to 50X digital zoom

Huawei Mate 20 Pro now receiving the Android Q-based EMUI 10 update globally

The Nokia 6.2 sneaks onto Amazon.in for about US$250

Xiaomi could be the next OEM to the 120Hz display: new rumor

A dark theme for Google Maps is finally on the way

A Vivo "iQOO Lite" variant pops up on Geekbench

Android 10 on OnePlus will come with an automatic translation feature

OnePlus launches the 7T Pro and its McLaren special edition in London

Steam's Remote Play Together adds online support for local multiplayer games

Update | Xiaomi may launch MIUI 11 Global along with the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India

Motorola launches the One Macro in India

The Nokia 8.1 gets upgraded to Android 10

The Realme X2 Pro will come with a 135Hz touch-response rate

Samsung Korea prepares an Android 10 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series

The Realme X2 is now official in China, Snapdragon 730G and all

TCL releases its new 8-series of Roku-enabled TVs through Best Buy

Fedora to drop support for 32-bit Linux with Fedora 31

Turtle Beach claims its new Atlas Edge USB adapter gives any 3.5mm-jack headset an audio edge

A new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build can link PCs to more Samsung phones

PlayStation 4 firmware update coming this week with updated party features and more

The computational photography market may be worth nearly US$30 billion by 2024

Sony unveils its new a9II full-frame flagship camera

Researchers claim Apple restricts wireless charger speeds in iOS 13.1

Google Pixel 4 camera samples show off great selfies, portraits, and... the Milky Way

Pokemon GO reportedly bans Android players for running a certain version of MIUI

Red Dead Redemption 2 will be a Stadia title on launch

Google Shopping re-launches in the US, integrates with Lens this time around

Chromebooks may become recoverable using an Android device soon

The cut-price iPhone SE2 will arrive in 2020: Ming-Chi Kuo

Windows 10X — A 'Lite' version for Windows 10 for dual-screen devices sans live tiles

Microsoft unveils the Surface Earbuds: Wireless audio "with a little magic"

The Surface Pro 7 defines itself through power, performance - and USB type C ports

The Huawei Mate 30 series posts an estimated 1 million units sold in its first 3 hours on the Chinese market

LG launches its first true wireless earbuds in South Korea

Google is being investigated by the US Congress over a new feature in Chrome

Redmi is all set to release the Note 8 Pro in Germany

PUBG Mobile faces stiff competition as Activision's Call of Duty: Mobile launches in full

A new certification brings the NVIDIA SHIELD TV 2019 closer to launch

The Pixel 4 series' Project Soli music controls may have been leaked in more detail

Dell has not broken USB Type-C charging on the XPS 15 9570 with BIOS 1.13.0; may have minimised fans running on standby though

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