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Jan 24, 2019
HP ProBook 445 G6 and 455 G6 with AMD Ryzen launching this month for $549 (Source: HP)

HP ProBook 445 G6 and 455 G6 with AMD Ryzen are almost $300 cheaper than the Intel equivalents

The ProBook 445 G6 and 455 G6 are the AMD versions of the Intel-powered ProBook 440 G6 and 450 G6. Aside from the swap in processors, these AMD SKUs will also sport less RAM with no LTE, discrete graphics, or touchscreen options to keep prices at more affordable levels.
Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2019 15:00
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Desktop) GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

2304 Turing cores @ 1410MHz, 256 Bit GDDR6 @ 14000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Desktop) graphics card for Desktops.
Samsung Gear Sport could get a successor next month, Galaxy Sport hits FCC

Samsung Galaxy Sport smartwatch hits FCC, could launch alongside the Galaxy S10 family

Codenamed Pulse, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Sport smartwatch is expected to feature Bixby support and Bixby Reminders. Since it has just received its FCC certification, it would not be surprising to see the new Tizen-driven smart wearable being unveiled alongside the Galaxy S10 lineup on February 20.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2019 12:58
Intel RealSense Tracking Camera T265 now up for pre-order at US$199 (Source: Intel Newsroom)

Intel intros the RealSense Tracking Camera T265 for autonomous devices

The new Intel RealSense Tracking Camera T265 was designed for applications such as robotics, drones, and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR). This US$199 piece of hardware uses proprietary visual inertial odometry simultaneous localization and mapping, can be already pre-ordered, and shipments will begin at the end of February.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2019 12:15
The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus. (Source: AllAboutSamsung)

Here are the first live images of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus: Headphone jack present!

For the first time, live images of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus have surfaced, revealing two visually stunning flagships. Notable features include a triple rear camera setup on the two phones, dual selfie shooters on the S10+, and a headphone jack on both. An in-display fingerprint reader is also alluded to.
Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2019 12:14
Renders of the Huawei P30. (Source: OnLeaks)

More Huawei P30 details surface: Headphone jack, OLED display, new 38 MP Sony sensor

A new leak has revealed even more information on the upcoming Huawei P30. The P30 is expected to sport an OLED display which could house an in-display fingerprint reader. It will also feature a triple rear camera setup, and a headphone jack.
Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2019 12:13
This issue has been evident on Huawei phones for a while. Look how much paler the Mate 10 Pro's image is. (Source: Manila Shaker Philippines)

DxOMark | The Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro's rear cameras may be excellent but their selfies are poor

DxOMark introduced a new camera score this week: one that evaluates selfies. The Pixel 3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 hold top spot, but the most surprising result belongs to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro. Both top the charts in the rear camera section but posted sub-par scores in the selfie test.
Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2019 12:13
This is the world's first 15.6-inch 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED display for a notebook and it comes from Samsung. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung reveals world's first 15-inch 4K OLED notebook display

Samsung display has launched what it says is the world’s first 15.6-inch 4K Ultra HD OLED display for notebooks. The display is virtually bezel-less, which has been the trend in both notebook displays and smartphones over the past couple of years and will be coming to high-end notebooks in Q1.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Jan 2019 11:22
Opera 58.0.3135.7 update notification, new warning for closing windows with multiple tabs (Source: Own)

Opera 58 now available, but without any major changes

Opera 58 is the first new build of the year, but there are no big changes inside it. The new version comes with a warning when trying to close a window with multiple tabs open, as well as Yandex Zen news recommendation service integration into the start page for those using the browser in Russian.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2019 11:15
Aorus Gaming Box gets refreshed with GeForce RTX 2070 graphics (Source: Gigabyte)

Aorus Gaming Box gets refreshed with GeForce RTX 2070 graphics

One of the smallest eGPU docks available is getting upgraded to a mini GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card. The new Gaming Box promises real-time ray tracking and AI for any Ultrabook with a Thunderbolt 3 port. Support for MacBooks, however, remains out of reach for now.
Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2019 04:08
Wiko Harry 2

79% Wiko Harry 2 Smartphone Review

Affordable Harry. Harry can be had for around $100 and offers a lot of bang for the buck. Wiki's second generation Harry has found its way into our lab - let us find out what it can do.
Mediatek MT6739, PowerVR GE8100, 5.45", 150 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Jan 2019 02:58
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141 new external reviews +
WinFuture: Apple iPad Pro 11 So gut ist das neue Apple-Tablet wirklich, Chip.de: ZTE Axon 9 Pro Starkes Oberklassehandy aus China, Chip.de: Honor 10 Lite Einsteiger-Handy mit guter Leistung, Chinahandys.net: Oppo Realme 2 Pro, Chinahandys.net: Ulefone Armor 6, PC Welt: Huawei P Smart 2019 Test, Ausstattung, Preis, Release, Chinahandys.net: Asus Zenfone Max Pro, Android Pit: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Slider geil!, Tech.de: Huawei Mate 20 Lite, Tech Stage: Huawei P Smart 2019 helles Display, altes Micro-USB, A1 Blog: Triple Kamera zum Einstiegspreis, Putoinformatico: OFERTA DEL DÍA: Lenovo Ideapad 330-15IKB [81DC00HMSP], un portátil básico para Linux (sin licencia de WIndows) con Core i3-6006U y SSD de 128 Gb. por 299 €, Putoinformatico: OFERTA DEL DÍA: Lenovo ideapad 330-15ICH [81FK00A1SP], un portátil para juegos de 15,6" con Core i5-8300H y Geforce GTX 1050 (599 €), Putoinformatico: OFERTA DEL DÍA: Lenovo Ideapad 720-13IKBR [81C3008YSP], un ultraportátil convertible de 13,3" con Core i5-8250U, SSD de 256 Gb. y pantalla IPS Full-HD por 759 €, Putoinformatico: OFERTA DEL DÍA: HP Pavilion 14-CE0000NS, un ultraportátil avanzado de 14" con Core i7-8550U, 16 Gb. de RAM y Geforce MX150 por 950 €, Ofertaman: Lenovo Legion Y730-15ICH (81HD001LSP). Portátil gaming 15,6" avanzado (1199 €), Ofertaman: ¡CHOLLO! Lenovo Ideapad 330-15ARR (81D2007LSP). Portátil 15,6" con AMD Ryzen 5 2500U y SSD de 128 GB (449 €), Ofertaman: ¡Chollo! Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK00P8SP). Convertible 14,0" con Intel Core i3 y SSD barato (399 €), Ofertaman: Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV00E2SP). Portátil 15,6" potente con buen diseño (949 €), Ofertaman: ¡CHOLLO! HP Notebook 15-da1013ns. Portátil 15,6" con Intel Core i5-8265U y SSD NVMe de 256 GB (499 €), Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] Lenovo 120S-11IAP, Opiniones y Review de un portátil modesto a un precio correcto, M3 PC för alla: Lenovo Yoga S730 – läcker tunnis med rätta prestandan, Zive: Test notebooku Toshiba Portege X30-E: dobře utajená moderna, Mega Obzor: Обзор Prestigio Muze V3 LTE. Недорогой 4G-смартфон, CNet France: Test - HP Chromebook x2 : une bonne alternative à la Surface ou l'iPad, Mega Obzor: Обзор OUKITEL K7 Power. Недорогой смартфон с батарейкой 10000 мАч, Pplware: Análise: Blackview BV9600 Pro, um todo-terreno, mas mais elegante, Ofertaman: ¡Chollo! Medion Erazer P6705 (MD61204). Portátil 15,6" excelente relación entre potencia y precio (849 €), Laptop.bg: Ревю на Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH – гейминг устройство за обикновения потребител, Tweakers: Medion Erazer X6807 Review, Tweakers: MSI GT72S-6QF-012BE (Dominator Pro G 29th Anniversary Edition) Review, HDblog.it: Recensione MSI GE63 Rider 8RF: pronto a tutto, anche a spiccare il volo, PC Lab.pl: Dell G3 – test laptopa z Core i5-8300H, Laptop.bg: Ревю на Dell Inspiron 15 7580 – семпъл и мощен, Mega Obzor: Обзор DELL INSPIRON 5482 2-in-1. Ноутбук трансформер с Intel 8th-gen, Mais Tecnologia: Análise ao Alcatel 5V: um excelente relação qualidade-preço, Mais Tecnologia: Análise Blackberry Key 2 LE: O regresso dos blackberrys, Tekno Seyir: HTC U Ultra 64GB - Tek SIM İnceleme, Dinside: Test av HP Spectre Folio, Ofertaman: ¡Chollo! HP Envy x360 13-ag0001ns. Convertible 13,3" de gama alta con AMD Ryzen 3 2300U (699 €), Ofertaman: ¡CHOLLAZO! Lenovo Ideapad 330-15IKBR (81DE013QSP). Portátil 15,6" con Intel Core i5-8250U y SSD (399 €), Ofertaman: ¡Chollo! Lenovo Ideapad 530s-14IKBR (81EU00C6SP). Portátil 14,0" bien configurado con buen diseño (649 €), Ofertaman: Lenovo Ideapad 330-15IGM (81D100CESP). Portátil 15,6" básico muy barato sin Windows (229 €), Ofertaman: ¡CHOLLO! Medion Akoya E4251 (MD 61227). Portátil 14,0" con pantalla FullHD IPS muy barato (209 €), Putoinformatico: OFERTA DEL DÍA: HP 15-DB0045NS, un portátil avanzado con AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, 12 Gb. de RAM, y SSD de 256 Gb. por 500 €, MuyComputer: Chuwi Hi9 Plus, análisis: potente, bien terminada y equilibrada, Phonandroid: Test du OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition : la Formule 1+, 01Net: Test : Chuwi Hi9 Plus, la tablette Android à moins de 180 euros qui vaut son prix, 01Net: Test Wiko View 2 Plus : que vaut ce smartphone abordable qui promet une belle autonomie ?, Tuexperto: Los Cinco Aspectos Que Más Me Han Gustado Del Lenovo Thinkpad A275, CNet France: Test du Lenovo Yoga C930 : laptop au top, Tek.no: Test OnePlus 6T, Tuexperto: Lenovo Thinkpad A275, Lo Hemos Probado, Mega Obzor: Обзор плюсов и минусов флагманского смартфона Google Pixel 3 XL 64GB, Hi-Tech Mail: Обзор Lenovo Yoga Book C930. Ноутбук почти без кнопок, зато с двумя экранами, Mega Obzor: Обзор Prestigio Muze G5 LTE. Недорогой смартфон со сканером пальца, Jagat Review: Review Smartphone Android: Nokia 6.1 Plus, Arturogoga: Nokia 5.1 Plus en Entel Review, Zoom: Обзор Xiaomi Pocophone F1: “убийца” флагманов?, Laptopkalauz: MacBook Pro 13 teszt – milyen macet vegyek?, Unlimited Tech: مراجعة للهاتف Mi A2 Lite من Xiaomi, HDblog.it: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus dopo nove mesi è ancora il più completo | Riprova, Arena IT: Review Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018): mid-ranger cu design de top si pret pe masura, Ofertaman: ¡CHOLLO! Xiaomi Mi Air 13.3. Ultrabook potente buen diseño (799 €), PC Guia: Nokia 6.1, Antyweb: Ten budżetowiec ma sens. Recenzja TP-Link Neffos C9, Tuexperto: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, Lo Hemos Probado, Tweakers: Apple MacBook Pro 2017 15,4", i7 2,8GHz, 256GB ssd Spacegrijs (Qwerty) Review, Android.com.pl: [Recenzja] TP-Link Neffos C9 — niska cena to dopiero początek, Tweakers: Apple MacBook Pro 2017 13,3" 128GB ssd Spacegrijs (Qwerty) Review, 90 Sekund: [WIDEO] Test, recenzja, opinia – LG G7 ThinQ – najlepszy z niedocenianych, Tabletowo: Recenzja Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite – fajnego średniaka pozostawiającego nutę niedosytu, AndroidWorld.it: Recensione LG G7 Fit: il top di gamma messo a dieta (foto e video), Tuexperto: Samsung Galaxy A9 2018, Mi Experiencia Tras 3 Semanas De Uso, PC Guia: LG Gram 15, Mega Obzor: Обзор плюсов и минусов смартфона LG G7 ThinQ 64GB. Все еще актуальный флагман, Tabletowo: Recenzja LG G7 fit – czy to średniak, który tylko udaje, że ma coś wspólnego z flagowcem?, Alt om Data: Apple iPhone Xr [TEST]: Den “billige” iPhone er det bedste køb, AndroidWorld.it: Recensione Xiaomi Mi8 Lite: non il classico medio gamma (foto e video), Android.com.pl: [Recenzja] LG Q7 – dwie rzeczy bym poprawił, Hi-Tech Mail: LG G7 fit: мощный, но доступный флагман, Movil Zona: Análisis Del Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: Prueba A Fondo, Características Y Opinión, Jagat Review: Review Galaxy A9 (2018): Empat Kamera Yang “Mengejutkan”, Phonandroid: Test de l’iPhone Xr : le coup de maître d’Apple, Tablet Blog: Motorola One – bez wątpienia najbardziej kompletny smartfon do 1000 złotych (recenzja), Tutto Android: Recensione Samsung Galaxy J6 2018: il peso del brand si fa ancora sentire, promosso, MuyComputer: Motorola One, análisis: ligereza y durabilidad, Les Mobiles: Test du Xiaomi Mi 8 : une excellente alternative à OnePlus, Les Mobiles: Test de l’iPhone XS d’Apple : performances accrues et progrès en photo, PC Guia: Motorola Moto G6 Plus, Computer Totaal: Motorola One review: niet de beste keuze, Computer Totaal: Razer Phone 2 - Game-smartphone op herhaling, Komputerswiat: Zgubne oszczędności? Test Samsunga Galaxy A6, Antyweb: Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro: Od bezczelnej kopii iPhone’a do jednego z najciekawszych smartfonów na rynku, Antyweb: Recenzja iPad (2018). Król tabletów jest tylko jeden, Antyweb: Cztery aparaty? Nie, dziękuję. Recenzja Samsung Galaxy A9 2018, Antyweb: Wielki nie tylko rozmiarem. Recenzja Xiaomi Mi Max 3, Hi-Tech Mail: OPPO RX17 Pro: зарядка за 40 минут, тройная камера и NFC, Hi-Tech Mail: Что лучше: iPhone XR или старый флагман на Android?, Computer Totaal: Oppo RX17 Neo: uitstekende hardware, slechte software, Putoinformatico: OFERTA DEL DÍA: Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-762W, un portátil para juegos de 15,6" con Core i7-8750H y Geforce GTX 1060 por menos de 1000 €, Ofertaman: Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-78X3. Portátil de 17,3" potente (1079 €), AndroidPit.it: Huawei P Smart 2019 hands-on: solidità con poca spesa, Ofertaman: Huawei Matebook D (2018). Portátil 15,6" FullHD IPS con Intel Core i5-8250U (599 €), Tweakers: Huawei MateBook X Pro (Mach-W29C) Review, AndroidPit.fr: Prise en main du Huawei P Smart 2019 : un gros appareil à un petit prix, HDblog.it: Recensione Honor 10 Lite: non delude, ma i 3GB di RAM potrebbero stare stretti, HDblog.it: Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design: la nostra prova, HDblog.it: Honor View 20 ufficiale: caratteristiche, disponibilità e prezzo | VIDEO ANTEPRIMA, Pemmzchannel: Review Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-42-R4W7): Nitro 5 Versi AMD Ryzen, PC Lab.pl: Asus ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580GE) – test laptopa z wyświetlaczem w płytce dotykowej, Prohardver.hu: ASUS ZenBook UX333: minden kipipálva?, Geeks.hu: Acer Swift 3 (SF315-41-R96P) notebook teszt, Ofertaman: Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-7581. Intel Core i7-8750H y nVidia GTX 1060 de 6 GB (1079 €), Ofertaman: ¡Chollo! Asus VivoBook S14 S406UA-BV121T. Portátil 14,0" gran potencia-precio (599 €), Ofertaman: Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP412UA-EC057T. Convertible 14,0" excelente calidad-precio (479 €), M3 PC för alla: Huawei P Smart 2019: Prestandalyft i uppgraderad budgetmodell, Zive: Asus Zenbook 14: Víc lákadel, než jen tenké rámečky, Tweak.dk: TEST: Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501 - Thin and light gaming, Mobility.bg: Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Laptop.bg: Ревю на ASUS VivoBook S15 S530 – един от най-добрите 15-инчови лаптопи в своята категория, 3DNews.ru: Обзор ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II (GL704GM): как тайваньцы 17-дюймовый игровой ноутбук уменьшили, Phonandroid: Test du Huawei P Smart 2019 : Huawei commence l’année en beauté, Tabletowo: Recenzja ASUSa ROG Phone – prawdziwa bestia nie tylko dla graczy, Les Mobiles: Test de l'Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) : une autonomie solide pour ce concurrent du Redmi Note 5, Movil Zona: Análisis Del Huawei P Smart 2019: Prueba A Fondo, Características Y Opinión, 01Net: Test du Huawei P Smart 2019 : un smartphone dans l'air du temps... à moins de 250 euros, Unlimited Tech: مراجعة للهاتف Honor Magic 2, Mega Obzor: Обзор Huawei MateBook X Pro. Самый безрамочный ноутбук в мире, Mega Obzor: Обзор плюсов и минусов смартфона ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL 4/64GB, Komputerswiat: Honor 9 Lite - prawie bestia za prawie tysiaka, Komputerswiat: Honor 10 - strzał w dziesiątkę, Komputerswiat: Huawei Mate 20 Pro – nowy wymiar flagowca, Antyweb: Zamknęli 17-calowy ekran w obudowie od 15-stki. Test laptopa ASUS FX705, Antyweb: Przywrócił mi wiarę w tanie tablety. Recenzja Huawei Mediapad T3, Antyweb: Elegancki gigant w świetnej cenie. Recenzja Honor 8X, Antyweb: Takie powinny być wszystkie flagowce. Recenzja Huawei Mate 20, Ferra.ru: Самый крутой смартфон с 5000 мАч в аккумуляторе. Обзор Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, Hi-Tech Mail: ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX433): самый безрамочный ноутбук в мире, Computer Totaal: Honor 8X - Veel waar voor weinig geld, Computer Totaal: Asus ROG Phone - Game-smartphone moet volwassen worden
Every OLED laptop announced at CES 2019

Update | Every OLED laptop announced at CES 2019

It's not a coincidence that the OLED XPS 15, Razer Blade 15, HP Spectre x360 15, and Lenovo Yoga C730 are all launching within 1 to 2 months of each other. These 15.6-inch laptops will likely source their 4K UHD OLED panels from the same provider.
Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2019 00:56
Jan 23, 2019
New StarTech USB Type-C docking stations have Alt Mode switches for maximum throughput (Source: StarTech)

New StarTech USB Type-C docking stations have Alt Mode switches for maximum throughput

The professional DK30C2HAGPD and DK30C2DAGPD docks are able to make the most of USB Type-C Gen. 1 by switching between two different modes depending on user application.
Allen Ngo, 23 Jan 2019 22:03
The opened-up state features a 3:2 ratio screen, while the folded state crops up to a 2:1 ratio. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi co-founder presents double-folding smartphone

The double-folding device looks to be in the prototype phase, as the folding creases are still visible. In its default state, the screen seems to have a 3:2 ratio, while the folded state shrinks down to a 2:1 ratio. What really impresses is the responsiveness of the Android interface that immediately snaps into the new ratio as the phone enters in the folded state.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2019 20:47
MicroPC with extremely tough housing

GPD MicroPC: More information on the UMPC coming soon on Indiegogo

GPD has started one successfully financed Indiegogo campaign after another. They are already preparing another project, and it’s already waiting in the wings. The GPD MicroPC has numerous ports, and it’s tough.
Daniel Puschina, 23 Jan 2019 20:01
Vikendi winter map hits PUBG on consoles (Source: Xbox Wire)

PUBG for Xbox One gets a new winter-themed map, Vikendi

In development since 2017 and available for PC gamers since December 2018, the Vikendi winter map for PUBG is now available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The new map is accompanied by the Survivor Pass: Vikendi that rewards players of all levels for completing more than 200 missions over a multi-week season.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2019 20:00
The back of the Vivo Apex 2019 does not feature any cameras, and the edges have no buttons or ports.  (Source: Vivo)

Vivo teases Apex 2019 smartphone with no buttons and ports

The latest teaser video released by Vivo shows off the slick metallic back of the Vivo 2019 smartphone, which does not appear to feature any rear cams or buttons and ports on the edges. To top things off, Ben Geskin obtained exclusives design info from Vivo and put together a render depicting the back as well as the front of the handheld.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2019 19:58
Lenovo V320-17IKB (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

82% Lenovo V320-17IKB (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Refresh. Lenovo’s 17.3-inch desktop replacement features a quad-core CPU, Windows 10 Professional and a bright, contrast-rich display with good viewing angles. At the time of this review, the device retails for around 600 Euros ($683).
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 Jan 2019 19:35
Intel achieves gender pay equity across its global workforce (Source: Intel Newsroom)

Intel achieves gender pay equity worldwide

Yesterday, Intel announced that a major milestone in global inclusion has been reached: gender pay equity across the company's worldwide workforce. The equity analysis that came up with this conclusion has also taken into account stock-based compensation. Intel currently employs 107,000 people in over 50 countries.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2019 18:15
Poptel P60 Smartphone

79% Poptel P60 Smartphone Review

An outdoor mid-ranger with NFC. The Poptel P60 is a midrange smartphone that has been designed for using outdoors. The device has a rugged case and supports plenty of LTE bands for use in countless countries. Read on to find out what else the Poptel smartphone has to offer and how it fares against its competitors.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763V, ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 5.7", 248 g
Marcus Herbrich, 23 Jan 2019 18:08
The OPPO Find X's successor may be called the Find X2. (Source: YouTube)

Rumor-rich video packs just about every next-gen feature possible into the OPPO Find X's successor

A recent leak-heavy video by the YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss alleges that OPPO's latest camera technology, the 10X optical zoom lens, will be integrated into the next generation of its Find X flagship. This phone may also contain a TOF sensor, an in-display fingerprint reader and the Snapdragon 855 chipset. However, the device may also drop the mechanical slider from last year.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 17:59
According to new rumors, the Navi line may have as many as 5 variants. (Source: PC Builder's Club)

New leak points to the existence of more Navi GPU variants

Navi is the currently-accepted name for the generation of AMD processors to succeed the Radeon VII GPU. Cards based on this upcoming 7nm platform may be released later this year. A new leak points to new chipset variants for the series that may differ from those mentioned in previous rumors.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 17:18
Several users have complained of MacBook Pros exhibiting the 'stage light' effect. (Source: Alex P. on Change.org)

iFixit: Apple MacBook Pro stage light issue turns "a $6 problem into a $600 disaster"

Several users have complained of a 'stage light' anomaly in their MacBook Pro displays. iFixit wrote in a blog post that it has identified the cause of the issue and attributes it to the manner in which the display cables connect to the display controller beneath the Touch Bar. This design causes the cables to tear overtime giving the uneven backlighting effect when the display is opened beyond a certain angle. More worrisome, however, is the fact that getting it repaired can prove to be a costly affair.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jan 2019 14:48
Samsung ISOCELL Slim 3T2 20 MP image sensor for full-display handsets (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Samsung intros 20 MP ISOCELL slim sensor for full-screen display handsets

Although the 20 MP resolution is no longer a high-end specification for a modern single-sensor smartphone camera, the ISOCELL Slim 3T2 by Samsung focuses on other attributes instead. Advertised by Samsung as the industry's most compact image sensor, this piece of hardware was designed with full-screen display smartphones in mind.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2019 13:03
The US DoJ may move to extradite a detained Huawei official soon. (Source: Wikipedia)

US Justice Department reportedly ready to request Huawei CFO's extradition from Canada

Reuters has reported that the United States plans to formally petition Canada for the extradition of Meng Wanzhou. The Huawei executive had been detained in the latter country at the request of the former in connection with suspected breaches of US sanctions on Iran. The US authority in question has until January 30 to make its request.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 12:59
The Meizu Zero's design gives it an IP68 rating. (Source: Meizu)

Update | The Meizu Zero, a 100% port- and button-less phone, has just been launched in China

Recently, Meizu hinted at the release of something they called the "holeless phone". This led to speculation that the OEM were about to launch a new device with a 'punch-hole' camera, or some kind of novel alternative to it. It turns out that what Meizu meant was a 100% unibody phone without conventional methods of input at all.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 12:27
The Nintendo Switch was the top-selling gaming console in the US in 2018. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo's Switch topped PS4, Xbox One in the US market for 2018

We’ve known for some time that the Nintendo Switch has been a hit for the Japanese company. What we didn’t know was exactly how big, until now. New figures from the NPD Group show that Nintendo beat all-comers in 2018 to take the crown for the biggest selling gaming console.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jan 2019 09:55
Asus ZenFone Max (M2) Smartphone

Asus ZenFone Max (M2) Smartphone — Hands-on Review and First Impressions

Budget king? Asus announced the budget-oriented ZenFone Max (M2) smartphone in India last month targeting the sub-US$150 user who wants a capable smartphone that gets the basics right. The Max (M2) comes with decent specs and significant improvements over its predecessor, the ZenFone Max (M1). However, does the Max (M2) have what it takes to compete against similar offerings from the likes of Xiaomi, Honor, and Realme? Let's find out in our hands-on review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, Adreno 506, 6.26", 160 g
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jan 2019 08:18
The 12-inch Acer Chromebook Spin 512 comes with an Acer Active Pen. (Source: Acer)

Acer announces school-friendly Chromebook 512 laptop and Chromebook Spin 512 convertible

Acer has introduced two new devices to its considerable line-up: the Chromebook 512 and the Chromebook Spin 512. The 12-inch laptops have been specifically designed with education in mind, and they both feature Intel processors and have displays with 3:2 aspect ratios. The Chromebook 512 comes in touch and non-touch options, while the Spin convertible comes with a dockable stylus.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2019 07:55
The Acer TravelMate B114-21 weighs just 3.7 lbs with the 3-cell battery pack. (Source: Acer)

Acer unveils the TravelMate B114-21 laptop with 7th Gen AMD chips and Radeon graphics

Acer has announced the AMD-powered TravelMate B114-21 laptop at the 2019 British Educational Training and Technology Show (BETT). The 14-inch device, which is aimed at students and educators alike, can be fitted with either an A4-9120C APU with AMD’s Radeon R4 graphics or the slightly faster A6-9220C APU with Radeon R5 graphics.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2019 06:22
Jan 22, 2019
The iPhone XR has an LCD display. (Source: Apple)

Apple's switch to OLED for iPhones results in apparent display-supplier woes

Apple released 3 iPhone models last year; however, the 2 more premium, OLED-equipped variants appear to have done better in some estimates. This impression was recently reinforced when the company's traditional LCD supplier, Japan Display, was reported as having entered talks to sell a stake in its company to investor groups with the cash to keep it going.
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jan 2019 23:54
Samsung 970 Evo Plus SSD (NVMe, M.2) Review

Samsung 970 Evo Plus SSD (NVMe, M.2) Review

A Plus for Samsung. About a year has passed since the release of the 970 Evo, and Samsung has now added to its SSD range with the 970 Evo Plus. The South Korean manufacturer promises that the drive will be up to 53% faster thanks to its improved V5 NAND and controller optimisations. Read on to find out whether the company’s claims check out how the Evo 970 Plus performs in our benchmarks.
Intel Core i5-6300HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 13"
Christian Hintze, 22 Jan 2019 23:53
Core i5 HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 convertible is 10 percent faster than Core i7 SKU

When cheaper is faster — Core i5 HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 convertible outperforms the Core i7 SKU by 10 percent

The Core i5 configuration is hundreds of dollars cheaper than the Core i7 option and yet it performs faster in multi-threaded workloads. We highly recommend skipping over the i7 upgrade in favor of other options such as Sure View, WAN, or the brighter Outdoor Mode backlight.
Allen Ngo, 22 Jan 2019 23:37
The Alienware m17 gaming laptop currently only has 60-Hz panel options. (Source: Dell)

Dell could be planning 120 Hz or 144 Hz panel options for the Alienware m17 gaming laptop

There is a possibility that Dell could be considering incorporating a 120 Hz or 144 Hz panel with the Alienware m17 laptop at some point in the future, although nothing concrete has been confirmed (or denied). The topic was raised when Dell’s Frank Azor asked a concerned gamer on Twitter what they would miss about the Alienware R4 series.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2019 22:53
The GTX 1660 and its Ti variant could replace the laptop GTX 1050 / Ti GPUs, as well. (Source: Videocardz)

Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti gets leaked benchmarks, launches in February

Now that Nvidia almost cleared its Pascal inventories, gamers are looking for a good price/performance ratio. The RTX 2070 and 2080 cards are certainly overpriced for now, and even the RTX 2060 could be a bit too much for the budget builds. According to the latest rumors, the budget gaming sector should get the GTX 1660 / Ti GPUs next month, and these may also replace the GTX 1050 / Ti laptop GPUs, as well.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Jan 2019 21:56
Lenovo Tab P10

83% Lenovo Tab P10 Tablet Review

Detached - The Lenovo Tab P10 is more aesthetically pleasing than most Android tablets. Its glass back looks great, and it doubles as a smart screen when connected to the new Lenovo Smart Dock thanks to its integration with Amazon Alexa. However, the device is powered by a lowly Snapdragon 450 SoC, and the dock is only available to purchase as part of a bundle with the tablet, so it is not all smooth sailing. Read on to find out how this midrange tablet fares against its competitors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, Adreno 506, 10.1", 440 g
Inge Schwabe, 22 Jan 2019 21:34
Gonzalo's naming scheme. Image via @TUM_APISAK on Twitter

The winner of the next console generation? AMD

A new leak has named the rumored AMD APU that will power the next generation consoles as Gonzalo. Many speculate that the Gonzalo APU will be used in both the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and next-generation Xbox (Xbox Scarlett). The APU will be built on a 7 nm Zen 2 CPU and a Navi-based GPU. These rumors fortify the belief that AMD will once again be the sole CPU and GPU manufacturer for the major players of the next console generation. As such, AMD stands to enjoy continued financial success from the console market.
Sam Medley, 22 Jan 2019 21:30
The Honor View 20. (Source: GSMArena)

Honor launches its new Honor View 20 flagship for the global market - A OnePlus 6T alternative?

Honor, today at an event in Paris, launched its new flagship. The Honor View 20 comes equipped with ample memory and storage, a Kirin 980, a 48 MP sensor with impressive photographic performance, and a brilliant design.
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 20:57
The HP Chromebook 11 x360 G2 EE convertible supports Wacom EMR digital pens. (Source: HP)

HP announces two new Education Edition Chromebooks

The latest 11.6-inch Chromebook models from HP get a more rugged feel with rubber trims, Gorilla Glass and spill-resistant keyboards. In order to keep the prices at an affordable level for students, HP included Intel's Celeron N4000 / 4100 CPUs, up to 8 GB LPDDR4-2400 RAM and up to 64 GB eMMC storage.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Jan 2019 20:11
Mobvoi TicWatch S2 and TicWatch E2 now available for purchase (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi TicWatch S2 and TicWatch E2 now available for purchase, first customers get an extra charging dock

Mobvoi's latest second-generation fitness wearables come similar specs, as both use the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC, and only the design sets them apart. Powered by Google's Wear OS, the TicWatch S2 and E2 can be acquired by US-based customers directly from Mobvoi or via Amazon for US$179.99 and US$159.99.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2019 19:55
Android Q may allow for increased carrier restrictions. (Source: MobileSyrup)

Android Q may improve carrier control over locked phones

Android Q is the hotly-anticipated next generation of the widely-distributed mobile device platform. Tech correspondents have found a potentially unwelcome piece of code in this new OS. It would allow the SIMs of one carrier to block those of a specific counterpart from operating on a locked phone.
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jan 2019 19:29
The Xperia XZ4. (Source: SumahoInfo)

New images of the Sony Xperia XZ4 reveal an ultra-long display that discourages one-handed usage

Images of the Sony Xperia XZ4 have been revealed, showing the device with an incredibly long 21:9 display ratio that ensures that users with smaller hands will have a hard time using the phone one-handed. The XZ4 will also run on Android Pie out of the box.
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 13:07
Purported Galaxy S10 Plus renders. (Source: OnLeaks)

Pricing details of the Samsung Galaxy S10 phones revealed, fully-loaded model could cost almost US$1500

Samsung is set to unveil its Galaxy S10 phones on February 20. For the first time yet, information on the pricing of the phones has surfaced, revealing massive increases in prices across the board, with the fully-specced S10 Plus set to ship with an MSRP in the region of US$1500.
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 13:06
The Galaxy M phones will be unveiled on January 28. (Source: Sammobile)

Prices and images of the Galaxy M10 and M20 surface

Samsung is billed to release its new Galaxy M phones on January 28. Images and more concrete details of the device have now been revealed, with touted pricing information giving the impression of devices offering excellent value for money.
Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2019 13:04
The rumoured RAZR phone could cost up to US$1,500 according to the WSJ. (Image source: EUIPO)

Motorola may have given us a look at the design of the new RAZR phone

Patent filings have revealed what the rumoured Motorola RAZR 2019 may look like. Filed by Motorola Mobility at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in December last year, the patents show a flip phone with a foldable display that resembles the RAZR V3, which Motorola released in 2004.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2019 12:36
Apple MacBook Pro 15 – Core i9 slower than Core i7!

$300 more for less performance | Apple MacBook Pro 15 – Core i9 slower than Core i7!

When Apple started selling the MacBook Pro 15 with the new 6-core CPUs, we saw numerous negative reports about the performance, especially with the optional i9 CPU. We previously reviewed the i7 SKU and it took several software updates before the performance of the i7 was stable, but the i9 still disappoints.
Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jan 2019 12:28
Love it or hate it - this could be what the next-generation iPhone looks like. (Source: Hasan Kaymak Innovations)

Concept video for iPhone XI offers ideas for Apple to adopt or avoid

A concept video of the next-generation iPhone has been uploaded to YouTube by Hasan Kaymak. The clip shows a beautifully crafted smartphone that would either be the device of an Apple fan’s dreams, or a huge disappointment for those who are concerned that the Cupertino company could emulate Huawei by incorporating a square-shaped triple camera setup on the rear.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2019 07:56
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 (matte WQHD, i7) Laptop Review

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 (matte WQHD, i7) Laptop Review

The best display for the X1 Carbon? We already tested the sixth generation of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon several times, and now we also take a look at a model with the matte WQHD display. Is this possibly the best compromise?
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Jan 2019 08:00
NuVision Encite Book 12 Plus (N3350, QHD) Laptop Review

77% NuVision Encite Book 12 Plus (N3350, QHD) Laptop Review

It doesn't even have an audio jack. The NuVision looks good, but that's about it. This super-portable and super-cheap subnotebook is dragged down by subpar processor performance, spongy keyboard, a very slow SSD, and the most limited selection of ports we've seen on any laptop.
Intel Celeron N3350, HD Graphics 500, 12.5", 1 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Jan 2019 00:41
The RIOTORO CR400 is a budget Mid-Tower case that supports ATX, microATX and mini-ITX motherboards. (Image source: RIOTORO)

RIOTORO CR400: An affordable Mid-Tower case with a side window

The CR400 is a cheap Mid-Tower case with a large side window and a ventilated mesh front panel. The case has mounts for two 240 mm radiators to keep components cool and is big enough to handle full-size GPUs and PSUs.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2019 00:25

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