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According to a leaked benchmark, the Apple M1 Max in the new MacBook Pro has a sensational multi-core performance (Image: Apple)

Leaked 2021 MacBook Pro benchmark suggests that Apple's new M1 Max CPU has an impressive multi-core performance

Apple's new M1 Max CPU in the 2021 MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 has expectedly achieved formidable multi-core scores in Geekbench, and is very close to the performance of a desktop workstation like the Mac Pro that is equippe...

Enrico Frahn, 19 Oct 2021 01:23

Instead of the new MacBook Pro, viewers of a fake livestream were confronted with a crypto scam that targeted their Bitcoin assets (Image: Executium)

Bitcoin scammers created a fake livestream for Apple's MacBook Pro launch event and garnered over 30,000 views

With a relatively simple but faked YouTube livestream for Apple's MacBook Pro launch event, ruthless crypto scammers targeted impatient Apple fans and their valuable bitcoins.

Enrico Frahn, 18 Oct 2021 23:58

The HomePod Mini is now available in new colours

Apple adds a dash of colour to the HomePod Mini; new Apple Music plan also unveiled

The Apple HomePod Mini speakers are now available in a total of five colourways, namely space grey, white, yellow, orange, and blue. The company has also unveiled the new Apple Music Voice plan that is tailor-made for Siri. It wil...

Anil Ganti, 18 Oct 2021 20:30

The ViewSonic Elite XG320U offers AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support. (Image Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic Elite XG320U is a 32-inch 4K 144 Hz gaming monitor with FreeSync Premium Pro, DisplayHDR 600, and HDMI 2.1 support

ViewSonic has announced availability of the Elite XG320U gaming monitor that was first revealed back in August. The XG320U is a 32-inch 4K 144 Hz gaming monitor targeted at Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC gamers. The display ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Oct 2021 12:03

The new Soundcore Frames. (Source: Anker)

The Soundcore Frames brings modularity to the world of audio glasses

Anker's popular personal audio brand Soundcore has gotten into the audio glasses game with its first-gen Frames. This modern-day pair of shades sets itself apart in that the user can remove the speaker-enabled components and attac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2021 13:45

The Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version. (Source: TCL)

TCL presents the new Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version

Thunderbird is an augmented reality (AR) -focused start-up supported by the display-centric OEM TCL. Now, the two brands have unveiled something apparently three years in the making: the new Smart Glasses Pioneer Version, with a g...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2021 18:41

The Black Shark 4S Pro gets a upgrade to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC. (Image Source: Black Shark)

Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro now official, leaked AnTuTu score shows the 4S Pro flexing its Snapdragon 888 Plus muscle

Xiaomi has finally revealed mid-cycle upgrades to its Black Shark Android gaming flagship lineup in the form of the Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro. While the Black Shark 4S is essentially the same device as the Black Shark ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Oct 2021 10:57

The Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged is the company's lightest 14-inch semi-rugged laptop. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged is a 14-inch semi-rugged 5G-capable laptop with Intel Tiger Lake and optional Nvidia Quadro T500 Mobile graphics

Dell has announced the Latitude 5430 Rugged, a 14-inch semi-rugged laptop designed for working in harsh environments. The Latitude 5430 Rugged offers several Intel Tiger Lake choices along with optional Nvidia Quadro T500 graphics...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Oct 2021 19:07

GPC 2021 | Acer boosts its at-home entertainment and productivity portfolio with a new WQHD monitor and a 4K projector

Acer's new L811 laser-powered device is directed at those wishing to project their own 4K HDR10-compatible movies at home. For those who would prefer a monitor that could also support some image-editing work, there is the 27-inch ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 18:10

The Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is the world's smallest 5G 13-inch rugged laptop. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is the smallest 5G-capable 13-inch rugged laptop and is also the first Dell laptop with Windows 11 pre-installed

Dell has announced the Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme, which it claims to be the smallest 13-inch rugged laptop with 5G connectivity. The Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is powered by Intel Tiger Lake processors and is meant for the to...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Oct 2021 18:00

The Acer Predator Orion 7000 features Intel 12th gen Alder Lake processors. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer Predator Orion 7000 announced with Intel 12th gen Alder Lake overclockable CPUs, DDR5-4000 RAM, and RTX 3090, will be available Q1 2022 starting from €2,199

Acer has announced the Predator Orion 7000 desktop PC aimed at enthusiast gamers. The Predator Orion 7000 features Intel 12th gen Alder Lake processors, DDR5-4000 RAM, and a choice of Nvidia RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 GPUs. Acer said t...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Oct 2021 16:40

GPC 2021 | The Predator GD711 is Acer's new up-to-4K projector for gamers

Acer has unveiled the Predator GD711 as its new "smart projector" for gaming. It is rated to throw HDR10 content at "high dynamic contrast" and a wide color gamut, at a brightness of up to 4,000 LED lumens. The projector is compat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 16:02

The Acer Aspire Vero will soon be available for purchase in Europe

Acer Aspire Vero officially launched in Europe with EUR 799 price tag

The Acer Aspire Vero laptop's price and availability in Europe have been revealed. It will be available for purchase in November 2021 for EUR 799. Its key specs include a 15.6-inch IPS LCD panel, 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake p...

Anil Ganti, 13 Oct 2021 15:45

Acer TravelMate Vero is designed with sustainability in mind. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer TravelMate Vero powered by Intel Tiger Lake aims to bring sustainability to the enterprise, allows businesses to use their own branding at boot

Acer has introduced the TravelMate Vero, a sustainable variant to the TravelMate business laptop segment. The TravelMate Vero is made of 30% PCR plastic and comes in a 100% recyclable packaging. The laptop is powered by Intel 11th...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Oct 2021 15:45

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

OnePlus 9RT launched: Snapdragon 888 phone with a 50 MP camera and OIS starting at the equivalent of US$500

OnePlus has now announced the launch of its only end-of-year premium phone, the OnePlus 9RT, in China. The OnePlus 9RT lands with a Snapdragon 888, a 50 MP main camera with OIS, and generally solid specs across the board. Pricing ...

Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2021 15:34

Realme GT Neo 2 5G sports a Snapdragon 870 SoC with vapor chamber and diamond thermal gel cooling. (Image Source: Realme)

Realme GT Neo 2 5G powered by Snapdragon 870, 120 Hz E4 AMOLED, and diamond thermal gel cooling launched globally starting from ₹31,999 (US$425)

After launching in China last month, Realme has now announced the GT Neo 2 5G in India. The GT Neo 2 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 870 5G and uses a vapor chamber with diamond thermal gel for cooling the SoC. The device also fea...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Oct 2021 12:29

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

The GTS 3 is Amazfit's latest square-faced smartwatch

Amazfit has now confirmed an upgrade for its line of GTS smartwatches as well as their round-faced counterparts. This new third-gen flagship has the same upgraded features as the GTR 3 and 3 Pro, albeit with a different screen typ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Oct 2021 20:46

Amazfit makes the GTR 3 and 3 Pro official

The GTR 3 and its new Pro version are now the latest round-faced flagship smartwatches from Amazfit. The OEM touts them as the wearables with the largest circular AMOLED displays in the industry. They also boast an expanded panel ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Oct 2021 19:59

Apple pushes Watch Series 7 order fulfilment back by several weeks in some cases

Pre-orders for Apple's latest Watch have been open since October 8, 2021. The flagship wearable comes in a variety of case and band types, many of which began to exhibit shipping times dated November 2021 since their launch. In fa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2021 23:15

Panasonic announces the Lumix BS1H full-frame cinema camera

The Lumix BS1H is Panasonic's latest cuboid-style digital cinema camera with a full-frame sensor. The OEM touts it as a particularly manageable entry into this level of videography, as it has crammed its up-to-date 6K specs into a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2021 17:59

The new lens may make the EOS R5 VR-ready. (Source: Canon)

The new Canon RF5.2mm f/2.8L lens sets the EOS R5 up for VR content recording

Canon has announced the RF5.2mm f/2.8L, created with the dual fish-eye lenses needed to convert a single DSLR into a VR content-creation machine. This new binocular accessory is compatible with the EOS R5, and confers 180-degree 3...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Oct 2021 15:08

The Moto E40 is official. (Source: Flipkart)

The best attributes of the new Motorola Moto E40 are confirmed via an exclusive Flipkart preview

The Motorola Moto E40 has been hyped in potentia as its series' very first high-refresh-rate smartphone; now, a new "Coming Soon" page on Flipkart has revealed that this is indeed the case. It seems the retail platform will be one...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Oct 2021 19:28

The Moto G Pure is Motorola's latest sub-US$200 phone for the US and Canadian markets

The heretofore-rumored Moto G Pure has emerged as a reality today (October 7, 2021). The new Android 11 smartphone is touted to deliver "more of what you love", although in truth it seems to offer a profoundly essential Motorola e...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Oct 2021 18:35

The Chinese company Creality has officially released the HALOT-LITE resin 3D printer (Image: Creality)

Creality unveils new HALOT-LITE resin 3D printer which will be released in late 2021

The easy operation and formidable printing size of Creality's new and affordable resin-based 3D printer is intended to meet the expectations of both private and professional users.

Enrico Frahn, 07 Oct 2021 00:17

The Raspberry Pi gets a new official website for all hardware and software related topics

Instead of covering every aspect of the popular single-board computer on one singular website, the Raspberry Pi now has two separate websites that cover hardware, software and the educational activities of the Raspberry Pi Foundat...

Enrico Frahn, 06 Oct 2021 23:43

Play Movies & TV on Android becomes Google TV

Google has announced that its Play Movies & TV app on Android is to be reborn as Google TV with an upcoming update. This will bring the app's interface in line with that of the Mountain View giant's latest "one-stop shop" smart-sc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Oct 2021 19:00

Sony expands its neck-band speaker line with the new SRS-NS7

The SRS-NS7 is Sony's latest neck-band speaker. The Japanese giant touts this accessory as an alternative to headphones in a home-theater setting, with in-house speaker types and 360 Spatial Sound for immersive audio without the r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Oct 2021 18:22

Asus releases the OLED version of the VivoBook 15 to the Indian market

Asus has announced that the VivoBook 15 OLED (or K513 OLED) is now available to Indian customers. It comes with a choice of 2 11th-gen Intel processors and either SSD or dual HDD/SSD storage. Its premium selling-point of a display...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Oct 2021 19:22

Huawei treats the 3:2 display, Ryzen 5000-powered MateBook 16 to a global launch

Huawei introduced the MateBook 16 as its first-ever 16-inch 3:2 display laptop in May 2021. However, it has only been available on the Chinese market since then. Now, however, the up-to-Ryzen 7 5800H device is now officially comin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Oct 2021 17:47

XPG launches the Tiger Lake-H-based XENIA 15 KC laptop with RTX 3070 graphics, a 165Hz display and HDMI 2.1

Today (October 5, 2021), ADATA has made its latest 15.6-inch XPG XENIA-series laptop official. The 15 KC upgrades to an 11th-gen Intel processor and RTX 3000 graphics. Being an XPG, it gets first-party "high-performance" DDR4 RAM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Oct 2021 16:52

Western Digital has officially released the budget WD Blue SN570 SSDs (Image: Western Digital)

Western Digital releases new budget WD Blue SN570 M.2 NVMe SSDs with up to 1TB of capacity and prices starting at a cheap US$49

Western Digital has released an affordable budget SSD that is mainly intended for content creators and other price sensitive users who do not need every last bit of performance in order to securely store their data.

Enrico Frahn, 04 Oct 2021 21:49

The new sleek and coherent design of Office 2021. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 release on October 5 with updated features and pricing

Microsoft is preparing Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 for release on October 5 on Windows and macOS devices for business, personal and student customers. Office 2021 will inherit many of the existing components from Microsoft 365 s...

Aleem Ali, 04 Oct 2021 14:59

SmallRig touts its new Fold P10 as a next-level accessory for 'pro-grade' smartphone videography

The company SmallRig has launched something that might be for those in need of something besides the typical tripod or gimbal for their mobile photography or videography. The Fold P10 is a collapsible smartphone clamp designed to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2021 15:35

MediaTek debuts the new Filogic series. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek's new Filogic chipsets are slated to bring Wi-Fi 6 or 6E to next-gen mobile and smart devices

MediaTek has unveiled a new "high-performance" series dedicated to the latest standard of wireless connectivity. It now consists of the Filogic 830 and 630, the line's first examples of system-on-chips (SoCs) and network interface...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Oct 2021 20:32

The new Moto Tab G20. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola launches a new tablet for the Indian market

Motorola's latest announcement is a rare one, as it is for a tablet rather than a phone. The new Moto Tab G20 is an 8-inch slate with an HD+ resolution and a budget-grade MediaTek processor. Nevertheless, its specs do not match th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2021 23:55

OWC's latest Thunderbolt dock. (Source: OWC)

OWC claims to offer dual 8K monitor support with a new Thunderbolt dock

OWC has announced a new kind of USB dock, rated to split 1 Thunderbolt feed between 2 monitors of (technically) up to 8K in resolution. It does so via the newer DisplayPort 1.4 standard, and is also rated to support HDR with compa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2021 18:49

The WF-C500s in one of their new colors. (Source: Sony)

The WF-C500s are Sony's latest wireless earbuds with 360 Reality Audio and up to 20 hours of battery life

Sony has announced the WF-C500 as its latest affordable wireless earbuds. They feature many of the OEM's audio-enhancement properties and technologies, although active noise cancellation (ANC) is not among them. However, the new a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2021 18:19

The new WH-XB910N headphones. (Source: Sony)

The Sony WH-XB910N headphones are the latest peripherals with EXTRA BASS

The WH-XB910Ns are the latest wireless headphones from the audio giant Sony. They are also the newest accessories to bear the brand's EXTRA BASS trademark, rated for what it says on the tin. The new over-ears are also equipped wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2021 17:27

The new WD Red SN700 M.2 SSDs by Western Digital are made for NAS servers (Image: Western Digital)

Western Digital releases WD Red SN700 M.2 NVMe SSDs for NAS servers starting at US$65

The new PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSDs by Western Digital may not even remotely be the fastest storage solution on the market, but with their reasonable prices they should make reliable components for your NAS system at home.

Enrico Frahn, 29 Sep 2021 23:15

Sharp launches new Aquos phones. (Source: Sharp)

The new 240Hz-display Aquos zero6 launches as Sharp's lightest 5G phone

Sharp has brought its ultra-high display refresh rate to another new phone in 2021. At 146g, this Aquos zero6 is also now touted as the lightest mobile device with 5G in existence. It has launched alongside the sense6 5G, probably...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2021 16:00

Micron releases RAM for next-gen affordable phones. (Source: Micron)

Micron brings its latest 10nm tech to next-gen low- and mid-range phones with new 1-alpha LPDDR4X RAM

Micron Technology released DRAM based on its latest 1-alpha (or 1α) 10 nanometer (nm) process for flagship-grade mobile devices earlier in 2021. Now, the resulting type of low-power DDR (LPDDR) is trickling down to lower-end smart...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2021 15:05

Samsung reveals the M52 5G in full. (Source: Amazon.in)

Samsung reveals pricing and full spec data for the Galaxy M52 5G in India

Samsung has launched its "meanest ever" 5G phone for the Indian market, the Galaxy M52, today (September 28, 2021). This event, held in conjunction with Amazon.in, has finally confirmed the device's 120Hz display size, RAM/storage...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2021 00:25

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max supposedly has one of the brightest and overall best smartphone displays on the market (Image: Apple)

The iPhone 13 Pro Max's record-setting OLED display is the brightest smartphone display on the market according to DisplayMate's review

The display-centric tech website DisplayMate has tested the display of the iPhone 13 Pro Max and concluded that Apple's biggest and most expensive flagship smartphone has a record setting OLED display that supposedly is one of the...

Enrico Frahn, 29 Sep 2021 00:08

The "new" Redmi 9 Activ. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi kick-starts the 9 series in India again with a new Activ version because why not

Xiaomi's Redmi 9 series is a head-scratcher, particularly as its members can be completely different from market to market. Now, the OEM has added to this confusion with the new India-specific 9 Activ variant. It has been unveiled...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2021 18:54

Apple's new Beats Studio3 wireless headphones have an eye-catching grey color with speckles (Image: Apple)

Apple unveils limited edition Beats Studio 3 headphones in a special A-COLD-WALL color

The new and limited edition of Apple's Beats Studio 3 headphones sports an unusual color design, but from a technical point of view this fashionable pair of noise cancelling Bluetooth headphones should be similar to previous versi...

Enrico Frahn, 27 Sep 2021 21:39

Honor announces the Tab V7, a new 10-inch Android 11 tablet with pen support and a new MediaTek processor

Honor has just expanded its new Tab V7 series with a second, vanilla variant. It looks much like its flagship counterpart, although it has a smaller, lower-end display and a more mid-range processor. Then again, it retains support...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 17:44

Honor launches the MagicBook V 14 alongside the 16 and 16 Pro

Honor has made good on some earlier teasers with a launch for the new MagicBook 16 series, with an up-to-date Ryzen 7 platform and 144Hz displays. They have been joined with a less expected variant: the V 14. It will now join the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 16:43

Xiaomi's latest TWS earbuds. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's latest noise-cancelling wearables are the world's first TWS earbuds to launch with LHDC 4.0

Xiaomi has introduced a new product called the True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones 3 Pro today (September 27, 2021). This lengthy title covers a lot of what these new AirPod clones offer, although there is even more besides....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 15:46