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Moto Z3 Play and Z2 Force get updated to Android Pie

Motorola is now rolling out its Pie update to users of the Moto Z3 Play, including those located in the US. In addition, some Moto Z2 Force owners have reported an OTA for the same upgrade. These devices are now 1 and 2 years old ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jun 2019 18:34

A possible inspiration for Huawei's new non-Chinese-language OS name. (Source: Wikipedia)

Huawei's new smartphone OS may launch in August or September 2019

A "global" new outlet has tweeted that HongMeng OS, Huawei's new rumored official ROM for its mobile devices, will be known as Oak OS in non-Chinese markets. Furthermore, this putative new system will be unveiled in the first fall...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jun 2019 16:02

The new Reolink E1 Pro. (Source: Reolink)

Reolink releases a new Wi-Fi home security-cam with 355-degree pan and 50-degree tilt for under US$60

Reolink, a company already known for well-spec'd wireless security cameras, now launches the E1 Pro. This new option offers a wide range of coverage for an affordable price. It will also gain Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant comp...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jun 2019 15:04

The 4G/LTE and 5G broadcast market's value is set to increase by 73% by 2024

Broadcasts over 4G/LTE are common these days. The technology behind them is used for TV feeds, on-demand video, notifications and data-feeds. Their market will soon also be augmented by 5G analogs, which could push its value to ab...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jun 2019 14:11

Google now sells a Stadia Founder's Edition bundle. (Source: Google)

Google releases a Founder's Edition to mark inaugural Stadia Connect

To celebrate an event in which more information on its first cloud gaming platform was released, Google has prepared a "Stadia Founder's Edition". It consists of a Stadia Controller in an exclusive Night Blue colorway and a Chrome...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jun 2019 20:14

A new Insider's Preview for Windows 10 is here. (Source: YouTube)

New 20H1-based build makes it to Windows 10 Insiders Preview

The latest Insider's Preview version of Windows 10 (Build 18912) has updated from 19H1 to 20H1. This preliminary OS fixes some bugs found in its predecessor, but may also be associated with some new ones. It also adds a new abilit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jun 2019 18:19

Android Q Beta 4 rollout on Pixels arrested due to bootlooping issue

Android Q's latest preview build was released yesterday (June 5, 2019). It has some interesting new aspects, such as a re-brand for Smart Unlock. However, Google has now stopped pushing its OTAs to phones as it has been found to c...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jun 2019 17:36

These device lines may be able to update to EMUI 9. (Source: Huawei)

Up to 100 million users could be on EMUI 9 by the end of the month

Huawei has released figures indicating that approximately 80 million smartphone users woridwide have the latest version of its Android skin, EMUI, on their phones. For many older devices, this is their 2nd major update. However, t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jun 2019 14:43

Wireless audio has been revolutionized over the last few years. (Source: Outer Audio)

The portable Bluetooth speaker market will be worth nearly US$3 billion by 2025

Speakers with built-in Bluetooth have become better and better at bringing your music places where traditional wired devices can't go. The market built up around these products is now estimated to grow to the tune of US$2.64 billi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jun 2019 14:17

Square Enix announces Dragon Quest Walk, a Pokemon-Go style mobile game

Dragon Quest Walk, an adventure AR game in the same vein as Pokemon Go, was announced earlier this week. Though details are sparse, the game seems to have players travel to real-world locations to battle monsters from the Dragon Q...

Sam Medley, 05 Jun 2019 22:19

The Samsung Galaxy A20. (Source: Nashville Chatter)

Samsung releases the Galaxy A20 and A20e in its home market under unusual new names

The Samsung Galaxy A20s have been released onto various national markets around the world. Now, it seems they are destined for South Korea as well. In this country, they will lose their simple alphanumeric monikers and be called t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jun 2019 20:49

The Moto E5 Plus may get a replacement soon. (Source: CNET)

Evidence of new Moto E arises via Geekbench

A new leak suggests that the Moto E line of smartphones may be getting a new generation soon. Geekbench has allegedly added scores for a "motorola moto e(6) plus", running on an SoC that may be the Helio P22. It runs on Android 9 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jun 2019 20:10

The LG G7 ThinQ is now receiving the Android Pie update globally

The LG G7 ThinQ was released about a year ago on Android Oreo and has been stuck on that version of Android. Until now, that is, as users of the device around the world are now receiving the update to Android Pie. And yes, that in...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2019 14:59

Dell promises that the next XPS 15 will not have DPC latency issues. (Image source: Dell)

Dell confirms that the next XPS 15 will not have the DPC latency issues of the XPS 15 9570

Dell has not yet eliminated the DPC latency issues that have been affecting the XPS 15 9570, but it has promised that they will not be present on its successor, the XPS 15 7590.

Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2019 12:50

The Aukey Key Series of earphones. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey's first foray into premium audio includes a new pair of wireless earbuds

Aukey is already a familiar name in the affordable personal audio game. Now, it has released a new line of earphones called the Key Series with a higher-end appeal. It comprises the EP-T10 true wireless earbuds and EP-B80 wireless...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jun 2019 20:30

iOS 13 introduces Dark Mode for iPhones. (Source: YouTube)

WWDC19 | iOS 13 officially lives: Dark Mode, 30% faster Face ID, new keyboard, it's all here

The next upcoming version of Apple's mobile device OS has finally been released at WWDC 2019. It brings the long-awaited Dark Mode, in addition to improvements for many other iOS features and functions. They include a 'new' swipe ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jun 2019 19:34

The 16TB Seagate Exos X16. (Source: Seagate)

Seagate introduces world-first 16TB Exos HDD and IronWolf NAS drives

Seagate announces that it is now prepared to market enterprise- and server-grade hard-drives with capacities of 16TB for the first time. The Exos X16 is a helium-based 7200rpm drive, whereas the IronWolf 16TB and IronWolf Pro 16TB...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jun 2019 18:22

The Galaxy A90 may be an unusual release for Samsung. (Source: Warta Batavia)

Possible first benchmark scores for the Samsung Galaxy A90 pop up

Samsung may released a new phone, which is rumored to resemble the Galaxy A80, soon. According to a new Geekbench database entry linked to the new device (the SM-A9050), it may feature the Snapdragon 675 and have 6GB of RAM. As th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jun 2019 17:44

WWDC19 | MacOS 10.15 throws out iTunes in favor of three dedicated apps

The new version of macOS, 10.15 Catalina, is getting rid of iTunes in lieu of three dedicated media management apps. Replacing the storied software is Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. MacOS 10.15 will also use Finder to ...

Sam Medley, 04 Jun 2019 05:30

MSI warns account-holders of new Apple ID email scam

MSI has alerted its customers advising them of a fraudulent email that may be sent due to their possession of an account with the company. The message attempts to direct the reader to change their Apple IDs using its link. However...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jun 2019 23:12

A BBC news report over 5G gets distinctly low-res. (Source: BBC)

BBC broadcast fails highlight potentially serious drawbacks of 5G

The UK's first 5G network launched recently, at the end of May 2019. The country national broadcaster, the BBC, attempted to conduct some news reports over the new data standard. Unfortunately, they faced severe issues due to the ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Jun 2019 22:46

The modern-day banana-phone. (Source: KICKmobiles)

The 2018 Nokia banana-phone now has WhatsApp

The 8110 (4G) is a reprise of a classic Nokia phone of the same name, released at MWC last year. However, its KaiOS meant that it had reduced functionality compared to the average Android or iOS device. With the roll-out of a comp...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Jun 2019 18:35

OnePlus 7 Pro users on T-Mobile can now convert their phones to international units without the usual hurdles

Buying through T-Mobile may be a more intuitive way of getting one's hands on a OnePlus 7 Pro in the US. However, those units of this flagship are often subject to restrictions that keep them on this carrier's software update plan...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Jun 2019 17:58

The new Samsung tablet may look something like this (Source: DroidShout)

Likely 7-inch variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2019) visits FCC

A new Samsung tablet has gone through FCC validation, and may thus be released soon. Judging by its model number (SM-T295), it will probably be unveiled as a Galaxy Tab A (2019) at this event. The new certifier's listing also sugg...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jun 2019 19:10

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

Software

Moto Z3 Play and Z2 Force get updated to Android Pie

Huawei's new smartphone OS may launch in August or September 2019

Reolink releases a new Wi-Fi home security-cam with 355-degree pan and 50-degree tilt for under US$60

The 4G/LTE and 5G broadcast market's value is set to increase by 73% by 2024

Google releases a Founder's Edition to mark inaugural Stadia Connect

New 20H1-based build makes it to Windows 10 Insiders Preview

Android Q Beta 4 rollout on Pixels arrested due to bootlooping issue

Up to 100 million users could be on EMUI 9 by the end of the month

The portable Bluetooth speaker market will be worth nearly US$3 billion by 2025

Square Enix announces Dragon Quest Walk, a Pokemon-Go style mobile game

Samsung releases the Galaxy A20 and A20e in its home market under unusual new names

Evidence of new Moto E arises via Geekbench

The LG G7 ThinQ is now receiving the Android Pie update globally

Dell confirms that the next XPS 15 will not have the DPC latency issues of the XPS 15 9570

Aukey's first foray into premium audio includes a new pair of wireless earbuds

WWDC19 | iOS 13 officially lives: Dark Mode, 30% faster Face ID, new keyboard, it's all here

Seagate introduces world-first 16TB Exos HDD and IronWolf NAS drives

Possible first benchmark scores for the Samsung Galaxy A90 pop up

WWDC19 | MacOS 10.15 throws out iTunes in favor of three dedicated apps

MSI warns account-holders of new Apple ID email scam

BBC broadcast fails highlight potentially serious drawbacks of 5G

The 2018 Nokia banana-phone now has WhatsApp

OnePlus 7 Pro users on T-Mobile can now convert their phones to international units without the usual hurdles

Likely 7-inch variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2019) visits FCC

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

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

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

The Motorola One line may be getting a ruggedized variant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualcomm unveils a new Smart Viewer Reference Design

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

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

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

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

Early demo of Android Q desktop mode surfaces online

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

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

Computex 2019 | Asus unveils its new ZenScreen Touch

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

GoPro extends its Trade-Up program to the European Union

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

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

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

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