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Google has a team of over 100 of its best engineers developing its Fuchsia OS. (Source: Google)

Odds firming that Fuchsia OS will replace Android, Chrome OS on Google hardware

Google looks to be positioning its Fuchsia OS as a replacement for Android and Chrome OS on its Pixel hardware. Although the roadmap for the operating system has not been formally signed off, Google has over 100 software engineers working on the project.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jul 2018 10:23

The Nokia X6 is officially going global as the Nokia 6.1 Plus. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia X6 goes global as the Nokia 6.1 Plus

Nokia has officially launched the 6.1 Plus for global markets. The first market outside of mainland China to receive the device will be Hong Kong starting July 24.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jul 2018 09:56

A concept render of the LG V40 ThinQ. (Source: Techconfigurations)

LG V40 ThinQ expected in October, five cameras, bezel-less

Fresh off the back of the LG G7 ThinQ, the Korean company is hard at work on the full blown successor to the LG V30/35. Early rumors are promising, with LG set to bring a triple rear camera to the mix as well as going virtually bezel-less.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jul 2018 06:55

Microsoft adds Gaming and Modern Life to its core digital solutions. (Source: ZDNet / Microsoft)

Microsoft looks to win back consumers with its vision for 'Modern Life Services'

At the Inspire partner show this week, Microsoft executives talked about plans to bring back consumers into their fold with the inclusion of Gaming and Modern Life under the Modern Life Services umbrella in Microsoft's core digital solutions across the intelligent cloud and intelligent edge. The idea is to make these services attractive for professional consumers with the goal of making them even more productive.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2018 23:55

The Samsung Galaxy Watch will sport a 1.19-inch display. (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung Galaxy Watch to launch alongside the Galaxy Note 9

Samsung's upcoming smartwatch will be called the Galaxy Watch instead of the Gear S4 according to its FCC certification. The Galaxy Watch is slated to launch alongside the Galaxy Note 9 on August 9 and comes in two variants along with an additional LTE option.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2018 23:10

Apprantly, Samsung will stick with the 7-inch display that folds in the middle. (Source: Wall Street Journal)

Samsung's foldable Galaxy X coming in ealry 2019 according to Wall Street Journal

The first foldable phone from Samsung will most likely be named Galaxy X, and Wall Street Journal informs that it is supposed to be launched in early 2019 with a flexible 7-inch display that can be folded like a wallet. It can either hide the display completely or split the main display into two smaller screens.

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2018 21:25

The first half of 2018 was not kind to TSMC due to the crypto market downfall, but the end of the year is expected to bring big profits from GPU and mobile chip demands. (Source: TechSpot)

TSMC to see record revenues over GTX 11 GPU / smartphone chip demand

The latest financial report coming from TSMC reveals that the Taiwanese company experienced some revenue problems in the first half of 2018 due to the crypto market depreciation, but the foundries are expecting substantial profits in the second half over great demand for next gen GPUs and mobile chips.

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2018 20:30

Teardown of the 2018 MacBook Pro keyboard revealed a membrane underneath. (Source: iFixit)

Apple service documents confirm presence of a membrane in the 2018 MacBook Pro keyboards

Apple Authorized Service Providers have been distributed documents from Apple that confirm the presence of a membrane beneath the keys of the 2018 MacBook Pro models to prevent debris from entering the butterfly mechanism. While the membrane is for real, the reason for its existence is apparently not the same in all versions of the documentation.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2018 19:11

The 2018 MacBook Pro 13-inch has all its Thunderbolt 3 ports working at full bandwidth.

All four Thunderbolt 3 ports in the 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar work at full speed

The move to 8th generation Intel processors has enabled full speed Thunderbolt 3 connectivity on all the four ports in the 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar thanks to the increased number of PCIe lanes available from the CPU. This is an improvement over the 2016 and 2017 models wherein only 2 of the 4 ports had support for full speed Thunderbolt 3.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2018 17:39

Dell XPS 13 9365 convertible soon to feature Amber Lake processors

Amber Lake-powered Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 spotted online

Although the changes were quickly removed, Dell's Chilean website has been up for a while showing the XPS 13 convertible with two Amber Lake processors, namely the Intel Core i5-8200Y and the Intel Core i7-8500Y. Now, it only remains to see how long does it take for Dell to make these processor options available for real.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jul 2018 17:20

Siri co-founder Tom Gruber bids adieu to Apple. (Source: Tom Gruber.org)

Tom Gruber, the last of the Siri co-founders, leaves Apple

The last of Siri's co-founders, Tom Gruber, has announced his retirement from Apple. Siri was acquired by Apple in 2010 but two of its founders left in the succeeding years. The news comes in the wake of Apple recently appointing Google's former head of Machine Intelligence, John Giannandrea, as Chief of Machine Learning and AI Strategy.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2018 16:31

The Samsung C43J89 is a 3840x1200 32:10 curved monitor with a 120 Hz refresh rate. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces the C43J89 — a 43-inch 32:10 ultra-wide curved gaming monitor

The C43J89 is Samsung's new ultra-wide monitor that boasts a resolution of 3840x1200 in a 120Hz 43-inch VA panel. Coming in both business and gaming variants, the C43J89 supports a host of connectivity options, offers a 99% FOV, and can display two sources simultaneously.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2018 15:42

Apex Launcher 4.0 update negative feedback (Source: Google Play)

Apex Launcher 4.0 is a complete mess

Once a very popular Android launcher, Apex Launch has just become an example of how not to do things for the developers of such apps. The latest update reduced the number of settings available, and some of those that have not been eliminated have been completely changed. All in all, Apex Launch is now one of those launchers that any user should avoid.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jul 2018 15:40

The Kensington SD7000 dock helps turn the Surface Pro into a mini Surface Studio. (Source: Kensington)

The Kensington SD7000 Surface Pro Docking Station adds even more versatility to the Surface Pro

Kensington has announced the availability of the SD7000 dock for the Surface Pro. The SD7000 dock connects to the Surface Pro using the Surface Connector and provides USB ports, Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI, and a DisplayPort converting the tablet into a mini Surface Studio of sorts.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2018 14:22

The notched Nokia X5 is official, but could roll out globally as the 5.1 Plus. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia X5 is official, could be renamed 5.1 Plus for global markets

The Nokia X5 is now official in China. The latest notched Android smartphone is expected to also get a global rollout as the Nokia 5.1 Plus

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Jul 2018 13:06

The new Kirin 710 is official and is set to give mid-range phones a boost. (Source: Gadget.ro)

Huawei launches Kirin 710 for next-gen mid-range smartphones

Huawei subsidiary HiSilicon has officially announced the Kirin 710. The new ARM-based design will provide mid-range phones powered by the octa-core chip with a substantial boost in performance.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Jul 2018 12:37

Sea of Thieves Cursed Sails free update coming July 31

Sea of Thieves will get skeleton ships at the end of the month

The upcoming free campaign and content update for Sea of Thieves is called "Cursed Sails" and will go live on July 31. The three-week campaign will bring skeleton ships to challenge players on the seas and bring terror to outposts. Fortunately, those who will not be able to take part in the campaign will be able to enjoy the new content in the future as well.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jul 2018 12:35

Corning Gorilla Glass 6 should be a tougher nut to crack. (Source: Corning)

New Corning Gorilla Glass 6 focused on shatter resistance

Corning has taken the wraps off the latest version of its ubiquitous Gorilla Glass for smartphones and tablets. Version 6 is all about bringing added drop protection that is twice as resistant to drops as Gorilla Glass 5.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Jul 2018 11:51

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a humongous 6.9-inch display. (Source: GSMArena)

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 now official with 6.9-inch display and 5500 mAh battery

After numerous leaks and teasers, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is finally here. Xiaomi's new phablet inherits a lot of specifications from the Redmi Note 5 including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and dual cameras but the standout features of the Mi Max 3 are the 6.9-inch FHD+ 18:9 display and its 5,500 mAh battery.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2018 10:57

The Xiaomi Redmi 4 topped the list of devices with high failure rates. (Source: NDTV Gadgets)

Report: Xiaomi Redmi 4 and Apple iPhone 6 were the 'worst performing' smartphones of 2017

Research firm Blancco has published a Mobile Device Repair and Security Report that throws up some interesting facts. The report puts Samsung as the OEM with the highest failure rate among Android manufacturers and the Xiaomi Redmi 4 as the specific model with the highest failures in 2017. In the Apple camp, the iPhone 6 was the device with the highest failure rate.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2018 08:30

Surface Phone might be off the radar for Microsoft but there are other form factors still possible. (Source: OnMSFT)

Panos Panay talks of new Surface form factors but don't get your hopes high for a Surface Phone

Microsoft's Surface chief Panos Panay recently opened up on the WIRED's Gadget Lab podcast and talked about the Surface Go and its position in the Surface family. However, he categorically denied the possibility of a Surface Phone but did say there will be new form factors and new change in the market.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2018 07:33

A comparison of MSI laptop motherboards

Next to Clevo barebones, notebooks from MSI are some of the easiest to disassemble and upgrade. We've collected a series of motherboard images from our own collection to show how the MSI G Series has evolved over the years from the old GT60 up to the latest GS65.

Allen Ngo, 19 Jul 2018 04:35

The Xperia XZ3 brings a few upgrades over the XZ2 model, but the price tag seems a bit too spicy for what it offers. (Source: MobileFun)

Sony Xperia XZ3 specs and pricing leaked

The specs and pricing info got leaked by UK online retailer MobileFun, and it looks like the XZ3 has a few upgrades in store over the XZ2. While the 5.7-inch remained the same, the new XZ3 will come with a Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, a 3,240 mAh battery, dual 19 MP + 12 MP rear camera setup, and an overall reduced thickness of 0.39 inches.

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jul 2018 21:12

Intel Core i9 offers very little benefit over Core i7 for mobile (Image source: Intel)

Some Intel Core i9 laptops are not running any faster than a Core i7

There are generational performance leaps, and then there is pure marketing. The Core i9 series has so far been leaning towards the latter in terms of raw performance. In some cases, the CPU may even be slower than the Core i7.

Allen Ngo, 18 Jul 2018 20:20

EU commission announces record-fine for Google for abusing its Android monopoly

Google: EU commission announces record-high fine for abusing the Android monopoly

Without a doubt, Google has become one of the most important technology companies in the last ten years – the company not only has a monopoly in search-engines, but also in the mobile OS market. Today, Google has been fined by the EU commission for abusing its mobile OS monopoly.

Benjamin Herzig, 18 Jul 2018 20:01

The Helio A22 SoC is designed to provide premium features for entry-level handsets. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek launches Helio A entry-level SoCs

Taiwanese SoC maker MediaTek is expanding the 12 nm Helio SoC family with the A-series that is dedicated to entry-level devices. The Helio A22 SoC is already featured in the Xiaomi Redmi 6A and comes with four ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. Most important features are the LPDDR3/4X support, LTE cat 7/13 capabilities, and advanced AI application compatibility.

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jul 2018 20:00

World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth pre-patch now available (Source: Blizzard Entertainment)

World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth pre-patch now rolling out

Although the new story content will be playable starting on July 25 and the Battle of Azeroth update is set to arrive on August 14, the pre-patch can be downloaded already. World of Warcraft 8.0.1 comes with multiple changes, including an updated PvP Honor and Prestige system, the ability to create and join cross-realm social groups, updated classes and specializations, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jul 2018 19:55

Walmart turns to Microsoft for help with cloud technologies. (Source: The Financial Express)

Microsoft and Walmart team up to take on Amazon's cloud and retail business

Walmart has chosen Microsoft as its cloud services provider to improve the former's forecasting, purchasing, and data sharing abilities. While both the companies clearly share a rivalry with Amazon, this 5 year deal helps Walmart increase its market share in the US and also streamline its delivery system.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Jul 2018 14:39

Eat Electric Death! Tempest 4000 arcade shooter now available (Source: ATARI)

Tempest 4000 brings old-school arcade fun to Windows PCs and consoles

ATARI's classic arcade game Tempest that was released in October 1981 is making a return as Eat Electric Death! Tempest 4000 with new features and 4K graphics. This title is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PCs for US$20 or US$30 — depending on the market and platform, of course.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jul 2018 14:20

DxOMark: The Oneplus 6's cameras push the iPhone X and Google Pixel 2 to the limits

The OnePlus 6 made its way over to DxOMark yesterday and achieved scores placing it on par with traditional juggernauts like the iPhone X, Google Pixel 2, and Huawei Mate Pro. Of course, it's a lot more impressive when you consider the fact that the OnePlus 6 is a current-gen device and costs significantly less than its peers.

Ricci Rox, 18 Jul 2018 13:29

This makes the Snapdragon 632 the new king of Qualcomm's mid-range. (Source: Qualcomm)

The Snapdragon 632 makes its Geekbench appearance, outperforms the Snapdragon 636 and 630

The Snapdragon 632 was released a few weeks ago and has made its way to Geekbench, with it recording scores that would make it the company's most impressive mid-range SoC, even ahead of the Snapdragon 636.

Ricci Rox, 18 Jul 2018 13:27

The Huawei Mate 20 to feature BOE-made AMOLED panels, Kirin 980, and five cameras

More details of Huawei’s upcoming flagship, the Mate 20, have surfaced. According to the reports, the device will feature OLED panels made by Chinese company BOE, and not Samsung as previously touted. It could also ship with five cameras.

Ricci Rox, 18 Jul 2018 13:26

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Mi 8 Explorer likely not vaporware after all, could be coming on July 24

Some Xiaomi fans have always had a feeling that the Mi 8 Explorer was nothing but a concept showpiece by Xiaomi. They may be proven wrong soon, though, with reports claiming that the device could go on sale on July 24.

Ricci Rox, 18 Jul 2018 13:23

Android 8.1 Oreo finally available for the Xiaomi Mi A1 in Europe

Although the Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Xiaomi Mi A1 started to roll out last month, it was quickly stopped after the discovery of an SMS bug. Back then, most markets did not even receive it, so now it is the first time for most users of this successful Android One handset when the update reaches them.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jul 2018 11:05

Front panels of the 2018 Apple iPhone lineup. (Source: Ben Geskin on Twitter)

First pictures of the front glass panels for the 2018 iPhones show thicker bezels for the 6.1-inch model

Leakster Ben Geskin tweeted a photo showing the front glass panels for the three iPhone models Apple is expected to announce this September. All the panels sport the now infamous notch and while all of them are edge-to-edge displays, the 6.1-inch panel has slightly thicker bezels compared to the other two.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Jul 2018 10:33

These are the five brightest laptops we've tested thus far

Glare getting in the way of work? These consumer notebooks may not necessarily be the best, but they are some of the brightest available for outdoor visibility with some models reaching close to 700 nits.

Allen Ngo, 18 Jul 2018 09:38

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th generation facing sleep mode problems in Linux

The 6th gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon on Linux is facing sleep mode issues, unofficial patch available for a while

A problem that has been spotted in early March has resurfaced on Twitter this week, and Lenovo pointed the troubled customer to the official forum. Sadly, the 18-page discussion about the X1 Carbon's inability to use deep sleep on Linux also reveals that Lenovo's machines are unable to use LTE and the fingerprint reader when running this operating system.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2018 23:15

AMD and Nvidia GPUs see additional price cuts of up to 18%

DIY gamers should be thrilled for the latest GPU price drops, however, this also means that the overstocks may further delay the launch of the next gen models. Since the crypto market saw the sharp depreciation earlier this spring, analysts pointed out that profits for both AMD and Nvidia could significantly shrink, but a crypto market rebound may restore most of the lost profits later this year.

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jul 2018 22:50

PixelPlayer can recognize pixels making specific soundwaves. (Source: MIT CSAIL)

MIT's new AI system can tune individual musical instruments straight out of a concert video

A new deep learning AI algorithm developed by MIT CSAIL called PixelPlayer can isolate soundwaves of individual instruments in a video by recognizing the pixels from where the sound is coming thus enabling tuning of individual frequencies. MIT says the system is 'self-supervised' and doesn't require any human annotations.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jul 2018 22:21

Samsung designed the latest LPDDR5 memory chips with 5G and AI applications in mind. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's first LPDDR5 DRAM memory chips revealed

The new LPDDR5 memory modules will be featured in next year's handhelds like the Galaxy S10, which will also bring support for 5G connections and improved AI applications. Samsung claims that the new chips are 50% faster and need 30% less power compared to current LPDDR4 chips. Mass production for LPDDR5 chips should begin at some point in Q3 this year.

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jul 2018 20:59

Odds firming that Fuchsia OS will replace Android, Chrome OS on Google hardware

Nokia X6 goes global as the Nokia 6.1 Plus

LG V40 ThinQ expected in October, five cameras, bezel-less

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Microsoft looks to win back consumers with its vision for 'Modern Life Services'

Samsung Galaxy Watch to launch alongside the Galaxy Note 9

Samsung's foldable Galaxy X coming in ealry 2019 according to Wall Street Journal

TSMC to see record revenues over GTX 11 GPU / smartphone chip demand

Apple service documents confirm presence of a membrane in the 2018 MacBook Pro keyboards

All four Thunderbolt 3 ports in the 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar work at full speed

Amber Lake-powered Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 spotted online

Tom Gruber, the last of the Siri co-founders, leaves Apple

Samsung announces the C43J89 — a 43-inch 32:10 ultra-wide curved gaming monitor

Apex Launcher 4.0 is a complete mess

The Kensington SD7000 Surface Pro Docking Station adds even more versatility to the Surface Pro

Nokia X5 is official, could be renamed 5.1 Plus for global markets

Huawei launches Kirin 710 for next-gen mid-range smartphones

Sea of Thieves will get skeleton ships at the end of the month

New Corning Gorilla Glass 6 focused on shatter resistance

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 now official with 6.9-inch display and 5500 mAh battery

Report: Xiaomi Redmi 4 and Apple iPhone 6 were the 'worst performing' smartphones of 2017

Panos Panay talks of new Surface form factors but don't get your hopes high for a Surface Phone

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Google: EU commission announces record-high fine for abusing the Android monopoly

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World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth pre-patch now rolling out

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