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Jul 7, 2019
Mobvoi's latest smartwatch will be here soon. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi teases a new product, probably the next Ticwatch

Mobvoi has released a YouTube video offering hints of its next product release. It appears to be a new smartwatch, most likely of the Ticwatch line. The OEM claims that it can "boost your daily efficiency" and has an improved heart rate monitor.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 18:13
The Vivo V1921A on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Vivo now linked to new, triple-camera phone with in-display fingerprint scanner

TENAA has reportedly certified a new device for Vivo. It is described as a 6.38 inch-display phone with a 4420mAh battery. The images associated with this listing show 3 rear-facing cameras and no visible fingerprint scanner.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 17:27
There will be no 3.5mm jack on the Note 10. Do with that information as you wish. (Source: Business Today)

Opinion | It's time we all came to terms with the fact that the Galaxy Note 10 phones will not feature headphone jacks

We're exactly a month away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones, and it's become increasingly obvious that the early leaks were right: the flagship duo will not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. How that influences your potential purchase decision is entirely up to you.
Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 13:53
The Pixel 4 was officially teased by Google a  few weeks ago. (Source: Google)

New Google Pixel 4 leak brings sad news for ultra-wide angle camera lovers

The Pixel 4 phones are expected to debut in October. An official teaser a few weeks ago confirmed that the devices would feature two rear shooters and the argument until now has been about what kind of secondary shooter Google would use. New information indicates a telephoto lens, though, leaving lovers of ultra-wide angle lenses in quite the pickle.
Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 13:50
The Mi 9 features a 48 MP camera and delivers excellent camera performance. (Source: Xiaomi0

Xiaomi's upcoming Mi Mix 4 promises to push the boundaries of smartphone photography

Xiaomi will release the Mi Mix 4 in the coming months and a company executive has confirmed that the upcoming flagship will feature a class-leading camera sensor. Not Samsung's 64 MP GW1 but something "better".
Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 13:24
RIP, Pixel C. (Source: AndroidPit)

Google officially announces the death of the Pixel C

The Pixel C was released back in 2015 and received two major updates and about four years of software support in total. Starting this month, July 2019, though, Google will stop sending out security updates to the tablet. This comes after reports a few weeks ago that Google is planning to kill off its tablet business completely.
Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 12:40
The Honor 9X will be powered by the new Kirin 810. (Source: Weibo)

The Honor 9X is coming on July 23 - Finally a worthy challenger to the Redmi Note 7 Pro?

The Redmi Note 7 Pro was launched a few months ago and has been hailed as the indubitable best-value mid-range option in the markets in which it's sold. Huawei's sub-brand, Honor, is a rival to Xiaomi on many counts and the company's upcoming Honor 9X may finally dethrone the Redmi Note 7 Pro as king of the mid-range.
Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 12:27
Razer Blade 15 OLED battery life and power consumption comparison

Razer Blade 15 OLED battery life and power consumption comparison: Bigger differences than expected

IPS vs. OLED: The difference between minimum brightness and maximum brightness on an OLED display could be as much as 15 W compared to about 5 W on a typical IPS display. On the other hand, the difference could be as small as 2 W to 3 W when displaying dark-colored web pages.
Allen Ngo, 07 Jul 2019 05:48
Jul 6, 2019
Entry-range fiber connection for Eastern Europe (Romania) in 2019 (Source: Own)

Why everyone needs a fast internet connection

Over the last decade, the speed of internet connections — with a focus on mobile internet and fixed optical fiber connections — available everywhere increased at a tremendous rate. In this article, we take a quick look at the history of this field, focusing on the past, present, and future use cases that benefit from a fast connection.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jul 2019 20:52
Intel Comet Lake can potentially offer more performance than AMD's top mobile Ryzen chips. (Source: PC Perspective)

Intel Core i7-10510U 'Comet Lake-U' beats AMD Ryzen 7 3750H in Geekbench, signals impending arrival of the XPS 13 7390

A new Geekbench score of the 10th gen Intel 'Comet Lake-U' Core i7-10510U has surfaced online. While the new score is definitely higher than what an AMD Ryzen 7 3750H can achieve, it still is on par with the previous gen Whiskey Lake scores. The Core i7-10510U was benchmarked on a Dell XPS 13 7390 indicating that XPS 13s with Comet Lake-U parts could be arriving soon.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2019 14:58
The Xiaomi Mi A3 could look like this when it is released. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Xiaomi Mi CC9e may become the Mi A3 in the US

The Mi CC9e is one of Xiaomi's latest phones on the Chinese market. Despite its mid-range specs, it still features an in-display fingerprint scanner and the new Snapdragon 665 processor. There is now evidence that this device may be released as the long-awaited Mi A3 in other regions.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jul 2019 14:56
A shot of the alleged upcoming Nokia device. (Source: XDA)

Nokia is rumored to have a new 48MP mid-range phone in the works

A new report includes images of a heretofore-unseen phone linked to Nokia with triple cameras in a single circular module. Some material allegedly posted alongside these photos asserts that the main lens has a 48MP resolution. However, as a rear-facing fingerprint sensor is also visible, this putative new phone is not likely to be a premium product.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jul 2019 14:17
The removable battery has been all but killed off by many large manufacturers.

Opinion | All laptop manufacturers should allow setting battery charging limits

As large electronics companies push for thinner, lighter, and more disposable devices, users are left with less ability to maintain the lifespan of their computing devices. The most consumable component of a laptop, the battery, is also one with a lifespan most dependent on its charging cycles — but only a few manufacturers allow the user to control this behavior.
Douglas Black, 06 Jul 2019 08:51
Asus Armoury Crate power profiles don't make much sense

These Asus Armoury Crate power profiles don't make much sense

Balanced = High Performance? These counterintuitive Asus power plans are more confusing to use than the default Windows Power Options menu. We go over how all these power plans relate to one another and why some may be superfluous.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jul 2019 05:45
Deepfake: Are these the first official Mate 30 Pro adverts? (Image source: Weibo)

Deepfake: Are these the first official Mate 30 Pro adverts?

First, we had a back glass leak, next a few fan-made renders, and now apparently a set of official adverts? A deepfake or something more legit?
Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2019 04:20
AMD has responded to the NVIDIA RTX 20 SUPER series by reducing the price of its RX 5700 series pre-launch. (Image source: Videocardz)

AMD confirms Radeon RX 5700, RX 5700 XT & RX 5700 XT Anniversary pricing; undercuts NVIDIA

The Radeon RX 5700 is inching ever closer to release, but AMD has already reduced prices to stay competitive with NVIDIA and its RTX 20 SUPER series. Good news all round for gaming fans, then.
Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2019 01:58
Jul 5, 2019
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019). (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)

Samsung has launched a new entry-level tablet today (July 5, 2019). It is the 8-inch Galaxy Tab A model for this year. This slate has a 1200x800 resolution, 2GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 425 processor.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 23:21
A look at three of the patented designs. (Image source: WinFuture)

Huawei is playing with how best to contextualise UI around a punch-hole camera

Some intriguing patents have been published by the German patent office. They show that Huawei is toying with the idea of how to contextualise UI and UX around a punch-hole camera. So, it appears that the Chinese manufacturer is hedging its bets that punch-hole cameras are here to stay, at least for the time being in some capacity.
Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2019 23:01
The Ryzen 7 3700X is part of the Matisse series of chips. (Image source: AMD)

Promising UserBenchmark result shows AMD Ryzen 7 3700X taking on both the Core i9-9900X and Threadripper 2950X

A UserBenchmark record has been shared online showing the performance of AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 3700X processor. The 8-core, 16-thread Zen 2 chip has powered through the speed tests and thrown up an average benchmark score that not only places it equal to the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X but also puts it ahead of Intel’s powerful Core i9-9900X.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jul 2019 22:55
Samsung Galaxy A50 fails to impress in DxOMark

DxOMark: The Samsung Galaxy A50 fails to impress

The triple camera setup of the Galaxy A50 failed to impress on DxOMark, although its specs are impressive. According to DxOMark, the images produced by this Samsung phone lack detail, the autofocus often fails to work in low-light conditions, geometric shift and localized low detail artifacts are also visible quite frequently.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2019 22:29
Sony Xperia 1

85% Sony Xperia 1 Smartphone Review: It takes more than just a fancy display to challenge established flagships

A cinema in your pocket? Sony presents the Xperia 1 as being the first smartphone with a 4K and HDR OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. Cinema ready? Well, there is more to the Xperia 1 than that. The Xperia 1 is a great smartphone, but it may only be ideal for a few people. Read on to find out why.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Adreno 640, 6.5", 178 g
Marcus Herbrich, 05 Jul 2019 21:32
Elisa now offers the 5G Axon 10 Pro in Finland. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G now available in Finland

The Finnish carrier Elisa now offers the 5G version of ZTE's 2019 flagship smartphone. It joins the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G as options that can use the new bands on this network. The Axon 10 Pro 5G costs €899 (US$1009) outright through this medium.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 19:54
App expenditures in the 1st half of 2019 showed healthy growth. (Source: SensorTower)

Nearly US$40 billion was spent on apps in the 1st half of 2019

The latest report from SensorTower shows that app purchases generated a revenue of US$39.7 billion in the 1st 6 months of 2019. This impressive figure also represents a 15% year-on-year increase in the same kind of spending. The Apple App Store accounted for 64% of these takings.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 18:44
The OPPO A9x may have a new, more powerful variant. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO may make a new 8GB variant of the A9x available soon

The OPPO A9x is a mid-range smartphone based on the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC. It was released as a single 6GB RAM SKU in May 2019. Now, it has reportedly returned to the TENAA certification authority in a new, 8GB incarnation.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 18:05
The new UMIDIGI Uwatch2. (Source: UMIDIGI)

Update | UMIDIGI releases the Uwatch2, a new, full-metal, super-economical wearable for US$33

UMIDIGI's latest smartwatch, the Uwatch2, boasts a fully metallic unibody, an IP67 rating and a 1.33-inch 240x240 display. The OEM claims that it offers 25 days' worth of standby time and 7 to 10 days of active use. It is sold at US$33.32, although this comes down to $24 with an upcoming promotion.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 17:40
ZTE Blade V10 Vita: Short review of the low-radiation smartphone

80% ZTE Blade V10 Vita: Short review of the low-radiation smartphone

Affordable with an exotic SoC. The smaller sibling of the Blade V10 is priced significantly below 180 Euros (~$203), offers a large display, good storage equipment, and the current Android 9.0 Pie, but makes some compromises in terms of the camera.
UNISOC SC9863A, PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322, 6.26", 153 g
Daniel Schmidt, 05 Jul 2019 17:08
Besides offering a more immersive gaming experience, the TRIO display module improves multitasking and productivity. (Source: MobilePixels)

MobilePixels announces dual and triple laptop display setups

With the upcoming TRIO from MobilePixels, laptop users will soon be able to benefit from multi-screen setups, just like desktop users. Besides the obvious advantage offered in games, a dual or triple-screen setup can also improve productivity and multitasking. The TRIO module attaches via magnets on the back of the main laptop screen and only needs USB cables.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Jul 2019 16:23
The ASRock 4x4 BOX-R1000 features a smaller chassis and active cooling. (Source: ASRock)

ASRock launches its smallest Ryzen mini PC yet

The new 4x4 BOX-R1000 is basically the active cooling version of the iBOX-R1000 model launched in April 2019. It comes with a smaller chassis, but the specs are almost the same, except for the supported RAM that has been downgraded from DDR4-3200 to DDR4-2400. Users ca still opt for the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G / R1606G dual-core / quad-thread CPUs with Vega 3 iGPUs.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Jul 2019 15:57
False advertising? Samsung in hot water for allegedly "deceptive" marketing in Australia. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung sued by Australian consumer watchdog over water resistance claims

Samsung is being sued in Australia by its consumer watchdog for allegedly making misleading claims about the water resistance of its Galaxy smartphones in its marketing. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) claims Samsung suggested customers could use their phones while under water or in the ocean.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Jul 2019 13:04
Sony launches WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling in-ear headphones

Sony launches WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling in-ear headphones

Sony has launched its latest truly wireless in-ear buds. The new WF-1000XM3 aims to deliver a light-weight alternative to Sony's hugely successful WH-1000XM3 wireless and noise cancelling over-ear headphones.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Jul 2019 12:06
Apple could adopt the scissor switch keyboard mechanism in upcoming MacBooks. (Source: iFixit)

Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple will ditch the butterfly-switch keyboard for something that actually works, starting with the 2019 MacBook Air

A new report by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that Apple might ditch the troublesome butterfly-switch keyboard mechanism on upcoming MacBooks in favor of the scissor-switch. Kuo expects the MacBook Air refresh this year to sport the new switch type followed by the MacBook Pro models next year.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jul 2019 10:12
Dell's newly released XPS 15 7590 with OLED display. (Source: Saydigi Tech)

Opinion | Any XPS 15 7590 "review" already out... isn't a review

You are going to start seeing articles and videos cleverly implying educated conclusions about Dell's recently released XPS 15 7590. Don't be fooled into thinking they are anything other than first-impressions.
Douglas Black, 05 Jul 2019 07:24
Jul 4, 2019
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X will be launched on July 7. (Image source: HotHardware/AMD)

AMD's Ryzen 5 3600X overtakes Intel's Core i7-9700K in UserBenchmark speed test

AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600X processor has turned up on UserBenchmark and has amassed excellent scores in the speed tests. The upcoming Zen 2 chip managed to zip past rivals such as Intel’s Core i7-8700K and Core i7-9700K. The impressive performance of the Ryzen 3000 processor means it currently holds 13th position in UserBenchmark’s average bench chart, out of 1,160 entrants.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jul 2019 21:42
Power banks make a billion-dollar market. (Source: EasyAcc)

The power bank market may be worth nearly US$30 billion in 2024

The latest report projects that the power bank market will be worth US$29.5 billion in the next 5 years. It indicates that the growth in demand for devices such as smartphones drive this industry. In addition, it is possible that different forms of energy storage (such as hydrogen as opposed to lithium-ion batteries) may influence this market in the near future.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 20:21
Combine 4 Raspberry Pi Zeros with a standard Raspberry Pi using the Cluster HAT v2.3. (Image source: Pimoroni)

Raspberry Pi: Combine a Raspberry Pi with up to 4 Raspberry Pi Zeros for less than US$50 with the Cluster HAT

The Cluster HAT v2.3 does what it says on the tin. It allows you to combine a Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2/3 with up to 4 Raspberry Pi Zeros. The latter connect via a Controller Pi GPIO and are configured to use USB Gadget mode, making it easy to simulate or test small-scale cluster computing. The Cluster HAT v2.3 is designed by Pimoroni and is available to order from SB-Components for US$49.22.
Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2019 19:35
Grab the Ryzen 7 2700X for just US$199.99 while you can. (Image source: AMD)

Deal | Save up to US$150 on an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

The arrival of Ryzen Zen 2 this month and beyond inevitably means price cuts for existing AMD CPUs. The Ryzen 7 2700X with a Wraith Prism Cooler originally launched at US$329 and is now being sold by most retailers at US$269.99. However, Microcenter has seemingly jumped the gun on price cuts, having reduced the CPU to just US$199.99. You can even save an additional US$30 if you buy an eligible AM4 motherboard too.
Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2019 19:29
Does the LapBook Plus look familiar at all? (Image source: Chuwi Tablet)

Chuwi LapBook Plus: A 15.6-inch 4K MacBook Pro copycat that costs US$459.99

The Chuwi LapBook Plus comes with a 15.6-inch 4K display, an Intel Atom X7-E3950 processor, 8 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD. Yes, you read that correctly, an Atom CPU powering a 4K display. The device comes with a 36.5 Wh battery too, which will surely result in woeful battery life. The LapBook Plus weighs 1.53 kg, has two USB Type-A ports along with a microSD card reader and a micro HDMI port. The device is available to order on Gearbest for US$459.99 and will ship on July 11.
Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2019 19:23
LG is keeping quiet on pricing and availability for the time being. (Image source: LG)

LG G8S ThinQ: Snapdragon 855, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB of storage and Android 9.0 Pie

Anyone fancy a new LG flagship? Well, the South Korean company thinks so, although it is a device that it seemingly forgot to release. Curiously, LG introduced the G8S ThinQ at MWC19 in February but has only now gotten around to bringing the bookend to the G8 ThinQ to market.
Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2019 19:11
The Lenovo Z6 only comes in blue. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo Z6 is the latest phone to launch with a 120Hz display

Lenovo has unveiled its latest phone, the Z6, in China today (July 4, 2019). It has a 6.39-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch and a 120-hertz refresh rate. The Lenovo Z6 also has 3 rear cameras, a 4000mAh battery and the Snapdragon 730 SoC.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 19:10
The YI Nightscape dash cam has Sony night vision. (Source: YI)

A new dash-cam from YI has the latest Sony night-vision sensor

YI (or Xiaoyi) is a company known for camera-related product and accessories, including dash-cams. Its newest version of these is the Nightscape, a 1080p, Wi-Fi enabled device with a 140-degree field of view. It also integrates Sony's STARVIS technology for improved low-light imaging.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 18:35
AMD looks to be getting drivers in place for Navi 14. (Source: Wccftech)

AMD posts Linux kernel patches for Navi 14 GPUs, Navi 10 will see only OpenGL benchmarks on launch day

AMD has posted Linux kernel patches for Navi 14 even though the GPU is yet to be officially announced. The company has also updated the Mesa graphics library 19.2 with support for Navi 10 GPUs such as the Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT. Vulkan support is yet to arrive for Navi on Linux so we are likely to see only OpenGL Linux benchmarks on launch day.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jul 2019 16:56
Wearables will remain a growing market over the next few years. (Source: Design Interactive)

The wearables market is now expected to hit at least US$50 billion by 2022

Wearables are currently projected to influence the way personal electronics are used more and more in the future. This technology now covers both devices that can double as accessories and as clothing. Their market is estimated to be worth up to US$51.6 billion in the next 3 years.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 16:13
The Radeon Pro WX3200 is designed to fit the latest compact workstations. (Source: AMD)

AMD announces affordable Radeon Pro WX3200 professional GPU

The new entry-level card will be replacing the WX3100 launched 2 years ago. It comes with the same low-profile, single slot design and a 50 W TDP, but the updated 14 nm Polaris core coupled with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM is able to crunch 104 GFLOPs in double precision workloads. It also features four DisplayPort 1.4 connectors which enables support for quad 4K monitor setups.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Jul 2019 16:03
The Vivo Z1 Pro. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo launches its Z1 Pro smartphone in India

The Vivo Z1 Pro has been released for sale in the Chinese and Indian markets. It is a mid-range device with the relatively new Snapdragon 712 processor. The Z1 Pro also offers a 5000mAh battery, a punch-hole display, and 4GB of RAM for INR 14990 (~ US$217) - on the other hand, it has some compromises too.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 15:44
The main camera gets 5X zoom lenses from Leica and may feature a 64 MP sensor. (Source: Weibo)

Alleged Huawei Mate 30 render reveals circular rear quad-camera setup

As with all previous Mate flagships, lenses are provided by Leica, and it looks like the main camera will also feature 5X optical zoom. The high-resolution render also reveals Leica Vario-Summilux-H 1:1.6-3.4/16-125mm ASPH specs and the return of the emerald green color option. No sign of fingerprint sensor on the back, so an in-display implementation looks to be the case.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Jul 2019 15:06
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X could turn soon turn out to be an enthusiast's favorite. (Source: PCWorld)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X's leaked Cinebench OC score shows that there's no stopping this juggernaut

A Cinebench R15 multi-core score of an overclocked AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has leaked online indicating that the CPU can obliterate literally anything in its way. The result looks to be that of an engineering sample that has been overclocked to 5.42 GHz on liquid nitrogen on an MSI MEG X570 GODLIKE motherboard and is indicative of the improvements brought about by the Zen2 microarchitecture.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jul 2019 14:44
The Honor V20's successor may have an improved SoC and 5G. (Source: Fossbytes)

Initial leak points to Kirin 985 for the Honor V30

A new rumor posted to Weibo suggests that Honor is working on a next-generation flagship already. It links the V30 to the Kirin 985, one of Huawei's next premium SoCs. The leak also hints at 5G support in this phone.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 14:41
Report: Swollen battery replacement for the Dell XPS 13 with Dell NBD Premium Support

Report: Swollen battery replacement for the Dell XPS 13 with Dell NBD Premium Support

Fortunate. A swollen laptop battery will be frustrating regardless of when it happens, but especially outside of warranty. Thankfully, extended warranty services can mitigate having to pay for an expensive repair, which is what we experienced with our Dell XPS 13 9350. Read on to find out how the company’s premium on-site support service resolved a swollen battery and its knock-on effects.
J. Simon Leitner, 04 Jul 2019 13:27
League of Legends (LoL) - Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

League of Legends (LoL) - Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Runs and runs and runs...smoothly. The free-to-play MOBA, which saw the light of day almost 10 years ago and broke the 100-million-player mark in 2016, still remains very low-maintenance in 2019. Smoothly playable across the graphics card landscape of recent years, League of Legends also delights gamers with older hardware. However, one can't expect much in terms of graphics quality in such games.
Daniel Puschina, 04 Jul 2019 07:37
No Intel Required: Asus TUF FX505DT Laptop Review with Ryzen 7 and GeForce GTX 1650

80% No Intel Required: Asus TUF FX505DT Laptop Review with Ryzen 7 and GeForce GTX 1650

An Intel Core i5 alternative. As it turns out, mid-range Nvidia GPUs pair very well with AMD's latest Ryzen H-series of CPUs. Asus is doubling down on even more Intel-less gaming laptops that gamers on tight budgets ought to consider.
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 04 Jul 2019 07:30

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