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The sleek black-red heatsink lowers the operating temperature of the Gammix S11 by 10 degrees Celsius. (Source: ADATA)

ADATA unveils the XPG Gammix S11 NVMe SSD

Specifically designed for gamers, PC enthusiasts, overclockers, and video rendering professionals, the new XPG Gammix S11 from ADATA offers read speeds of up to 3200 MB/s, while the write speeds can reach 1700 MB/s. The included sleek red/black heatsink provides optimal operating temperatures, increasing the stability and extending the lifespan of the SSD.

Bogdan Solca, 04 Apr 2018 14:30

Fan render of a PlayStation 5. (Source: Gamingcentral.in)

Fresh PlayStation 5 leak suggests AMD 8-core Zen CPU, Navi-based GPU

AMD looks to have sewn up a deal with Sony to power its next-generation PlayStation 5. Currently in the hands of developers, details about the PlayStation 5 dev kits indicate it is powered by an AMD APU featuring Zen CPU cores and a Navi-based GPU.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Apr 2018 12:42

The upcoming OnePlus 6 will sport an iPhone X-esque notch. (Source: The Verge)

Pete Lau briefly mentions key OnePlus 6 specs

In a post on the official OnePlus forum, CEO Pete Lau took to mention (or rather confirm) some key OnePlus 6 specs. The upcoming flagship will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 along with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. Nothing else was mentioned other than these but the post went into detail of how OnePlus engineers strive to improve the user experience.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Apr 2018 08:49

Kingston advertises a life expectancy of one million hours mean time between failures (MTBF). (Source: Kingston)

Kingston launches new entry-level PCIe NVMe SSD

Kingston Technology has released a new SSD to its extensive product line-up. The A1000 is a PCIe NVMe solid state drive that is available with three different storage capacities: 240 GB, 480 GB, and 960 GB. The A1000 is an entry-level solution in an M.2-2280 form factor, with prices starting at US$119.60 for the 240 GB variant, US$218.40 for the 480 GB model, and US$403 for the 960 GB version.

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Apr 2018 05:21

Eurocom Q5 is now the Q6, gets hexa-core Core i7-8750H option

The 15.6-inch notebook comes standard with the i7-8750H CPU, GTX 1070 Max-Q GPU, and 16 GB of DDR4-2400 RAM for $1800 USD or about $200 more than the last generation Q5. Slight superficial changes have been made to the chassis design and there are new display and faster DDR4 options as well, but the Q6 is still the Q5 at heart.

Allen Ngo, 04 Apr 2018 01:43

Active shooter reported at YouTube's headquarters in California

An active shooting situation was reported at YouTube's headquarters in San Bruno, California, earlier this afternoon. The suspected shooter, a female, was found dead at the scene. At least four people have been evacuated to area hospitals. Motives behind the shooting are still unknown, as are several other details. This story is ongoing.

Sam Medley, 04 Apr 2018 00:02

Chrono Trigger was released for iPhone/iPod touch in 2011 and for Android devices in 2012. (Source: Steam)

Square Enix to fix problems with Chrono Trigger port

There was some excitement among JRPG fans in February when a PC port of Chrono Trigger unexpectedly turned up on Steam. However, that excitement soon turned to exasperation as many gamers complained about the graphics and the user interface. The company behind Chrono Trigger, Square Enix, is aiming to release a series of patches to address the most common issues.

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Apr 2018 23:04

The Chrome Web Store is breaking up with cryptocurrencies. (Logos: Chrome Web Store and Bitcoin. Image: Self)

Chrome Web Store bans extensions that mine cryptocurrencies

The Chrome Web Store has updated its policy concerning extensions with crypto-mining scripts, outright banning such extensions from the store. Any existing extensions that can be used for mining cryptocurrencies will be removed by the end of June 2018. While the policy will prevent future extensions that are obviously used for crypto-mining, it remains to be seen if this will solve the problem of surreptitious mining scripts hidden in otherwise innocuous extensions.

Sam Medley, 03 Apr 2018 22:07

Samsung Notebook Odyssey Z brings vapor chamber cooling in a 17.9 mm thick design (Image source: Own)

Samsung Notebook Odyssey Z brings vapor chamber cooling to a 17.9 mm thick design

Samsung's lesser-known Odyssey gaming series is getting an overhaul. The completely new design is aiming at the thin-and-light market with its unique outer lid, keyboard design, and vapor chamber cooler to stand out from the crowd. The system will be available later this month in South Korea.

Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 21:28

Here is a list of every laptop we know announced with Coffee Lake-H

It's a big day for Intel with new laptops coming in from every direction seemingly all at once. We've compiled a list of everything announced to keep track of it all and we expect more to be come throughout the rest of the month. Here is the first wave of Coffee Lake-H notebooks.

Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 19:39

The 15+ is obviously larger than the standard 15 model. (Source: MyDrivers)

Meizu 15/15+ specs and hands-on pics surface online

Meizu decided to steer clear from notched or bezel-less displays for its 15/15+ anniversary models, keeping the tried and true bezel-less sides + upper/lower bezel design of yesteryear models. The 15+ model will feature a 5.95-inch QHD screen and an Exynos 8895 SoC, while the standard model will come with a 5.46-inch FHD display and a Snapdragon 660 SoC. Both models integrate 4/6 GB RAM and 64/128 GB storage, plus a sturdy metal back.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Apr 2018 18:36

The Alienware 15R4 and 17R5 now sport the latest 'Coffee Lake-H' CPUs.

Alienware 15R4 and 17R5 with 'Coffee Lake-H' options vie for your attention

Dell has announced refreshes to its Alienware 15 and 17 gaming notebooks. Dubbed the 15R4 and the 17R5, these notebooks come with all the hexa-core overclockable goodness of Intel's new 'Coffee Lake-H' CPUs in a premium finish. The new Alienwares feature a multitude of customization options, including GPU choices from AMD and NVIDIA and debut a new TactX keyboard with support for n-key rollover. Dell also introduced an updated Alienware Command Center software to offer more granular control over the CPU and GPU. Also on the anvil is a new rewards program. Both the Alienware notebooks are available for purchase starting this month.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Apr 2018 17:22

Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini unofficial render, Geekbench reveals Snapdragon 660 and 4 GB RAM (Source: Nashville Chatter)

Alleged Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 onboard hits Geekbench

The handset that is believed to be the compact (and less potent) version of the Samsung Galaxy S9 flagship has just been spotted on Geekbench, where it is listed under the model number SM-G8750. This handset is rumored to be currently tested in China and features 4 GB RAM and a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2018 16:30

The new Dell G3 15 and G3 17 budget-friendly gaming laptops. (Source: Dell)

Dell announces their new G3, G5, and G7 budget-friendly gaming laptops

Dell has announced a new G-series of budget-friendly gaming laptops which offer a more affordable alternative to their premium Alienware line-up. This move helps to separate their gaming laptops from the Inspiron notebooks, even though the G5 looks distinctly like the previous Inspiron 15 7000.

Craig Ward, 03 Apr 2018 14:22

The Dell XPS 15 9570 is here and is more powerful than ever

The Dell XPS 15 9570 is certainly one of the highly anticipated refreshes both fans and reviewers were eager to catch hold of. In the wake of the 'Coffee Lake-H' launch, Dell has unveiled what could be its most ambitious XPS 15 yet. Sporting CPU options up to the Core i9-8950HK and GPU options up to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, the XPS 15 9570 has everything a multimedia enthusiast would require and more. Prices start from US$999 for the Core i5-8300H variant with expected availability sometime in May 2018.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Apr 2018 14:03

The new Nitro 5 will still feature the rather futuristic-looking chassis and the red backlit keyboard. (Source: Acer)

Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptops to integrate Intel's new hexa-core CPUs

The latest 15.6-inch Nitro 5 laptops from Acer will integrate CPUs up to Intel's hexa-core i7-8850H coupled with as much as 32 GB of DDR4-2666 RAM and 512 NVMe SSD storage. All refreshed models will also include Nvidia's GTX 1050 Ti GPUs, an FHD IPS display and support for Intel's Optane memory. Availability is slated for May.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Apr 2018 13:55

The Apple-designed A11 Bionic is one of the fastest mobile processors on the market. (Source: Apple)

Bloomberg: Apple dumping Intel for its own silicon by 2020

If Intel was counting on keeping Apple as a customer into the future, it might have to think again if a new report from Bloomberg is accurate. The Cupertino giant, which has long made the market-leading silicon powering its iPhone lineup, could end up powering its Mac line as soon as 2020.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Apr 2018 13:20

Gigabyte Aero 15 refresh will include the 8th gen Core i7-8750H CPU and 144 Hz/7 ms IPS panels

All the new updates on the second generation model will be the 144 Hz/7 ms and 4K UHD Pantone-certified display options, USB 3.1 Type-A instead of USB 3.0, a faster UHS-II SD reader for up to 300 MB/s, a slightly thinner 1.8 cm profile, Dolby Atmos audio software, ambient light sensor, a sleeker "AERO" logo, and finally a hexa-core Core i7-8750H to top it all off.

Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01

Our first Core i7-8750H benchmarks are in and it's 50 percent faster than the Core i7-7700HQ

The Core i7-8750H offers the biggest leap in performance that the 45 W HQ-Series has seen in years. Its CineBench R15 Multi-Thread score of 1168 points is just 15 percent slower than a stock Core i7-8700K. Actual performance, however, will be highly dependent on the overarching cooling solution as we are able to record a score as low as 966 points on a pre-production MSI GS65 sample.

Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01

Say goodbye to Max-Q on the second Zephyrus (Image source: Own)

The Asus Zephyrus is back — with a totally normal keyboard

Asus is expanding its Zephyrus family with a new member equipped with the latest Intel Coffee Lake-H Core i7-8750H CPU. The processor upgrade is not surprising, but the fact that the updated design is backtracking on some defining characteristics of the original Zephyrus is unexpected. It also introduces manual graphics switching for the first time in the family.

Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01

Aorus X5 v8, x7 DT v8, and x9 DT v8 refreshed with 8th gen Core i7 and Core i9

The Aorus X9 in particular will receive the unlocked Core i9-8950H CPU, GTX 1080 GPU, and 144 Hz IPS display option with G-Sync for $3900 USD. Gone is the dual GTX 1070 SLI option in favor of a redesigned cooling solution fit for a single GPU. The 13.9-inch Aorus x3 will be the only one left out of 8th gen Coffee Lake-H bandwagon.

Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01

Asus ROG G703 refreshed with unlocked Coffee Lake-H Core i9-8950HK CPU

The Intel Core i9 for mobile has arrived and it brings native Optane support to gaming laptops for the first time. Asus has internally refreshed its powerful 17.3-inch gaming notebook to take advantage of the faster Turbo Boost, faster DDR4-2666 RAM, and Optane memory options. The chassis and core hardware features remain identical.

Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01

The MSI GS65 is finally bringing narrow bezels to the gaming notebook world (Image source: Own)

The MSI GS65 is finally bringing narrow bezels to notebook gamers

The bezels of the brand-new design are just 4.9 mm thick on three sides for a high 82 percent screen-to-body ratio. MSI is promising the thinnest bezels ever on a 15.6-inch gaming notebook for a final chassis size close to that of a 14-inch notebook. Of course, 8th gen Core i7 options will come standard.

Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01

The Intel 8th generation hexacore 'Coffee Lake-H' chip. (Source: Intel)

Intel announces new 45W 8th Gen hexacore 'Coffee Lake-H' CPUs led by the Core i9-8950HK

Intel has taken the wraps off the new 45W hexa-core CPUs belonging to the 8th generation 'Coffee Lake-H' family. The SKUs start from the quad-core Core i5-8300H and go all the way up to the hexa-core Core i9-8950HK. As one of the new aspects of Coffee Lake, Intel is touting what they call 'Thermal Velocity Boost', a technology that offers a maximum turbo single-core boosts up to 4.8 GHz under certain conditions.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Apr 2018 09:01

Valve Steam Machine runs out of steam, no longer on Steam menu (Image Source: Valve)

Valve Steam Machine runs out of steam, no longer on Steam Store menu

One of Steam Machine's most attractive features at the time was the ability to allow PC gamers to play games in the living room. As time went on, Valve and Nvidia slowly began incorporating this same feature onto existing PCs. The demand for a dedicated Steam Machine PC quickly dropped and its high price of entry deterred even the most fervent of gamers.

Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 01:21

The OnePlus 6 is said to come with a $700 price tag but we're leery

The OnePlus 6 is about due for an announcement. There have been reports that the device will launch with an MSRP of US$700 for its highest-specced variant. We are, of course, not at all convinced.

Ricci Rox, 03 Apr 2018 01:10

The Samsung Galaxy S6. (Source: The Android Soul)

The Samsung Galaxy S6 flagships say, "So long, and thanks for all the fish!"

The S6 was released in April 2015. The device has had its time out in the sun but that is at an end, with Samsung officially ending support for the device. The S6 Edge, S6 Active, and S6 Edge+ also get the same treatment, with the Note 5 set to follow in a few months.

Ricci Rox, 03 Apr 2018 00:59

Google Pixel 2 flagship to get a mid-range successor soon

Mid-range Google Pixel phone could finally arrive this summer

Although Google is currently involved in lower-cost initiatives like Android Go and Android One, the Google Pixel smartphones and phablets released so far always targeted the top tier of the market. However, the company is now planning to adjust its strategy in some markets like India, where a mid-range Pixel phone is expected to launch by the summer's end.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 23:55

The Nokia 5 is one of the few devices supported. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Nokia users can now unofficially unlock their bootloaders but the methodology is as sketchy as it gets

A developer on XDA has devised a means of unlocking bootloaders of the Nokia 2, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8. While testers have confirmed the fact that it does work, the methods involved may not be the safest.

Ricci Rox, 02 Apr 2018 21:20

New Moto Z3 Play renders surface online with a side-mounted fingerprint reader

While the Moto Z3 Play renders that have just surfaced online show a handset with a side-mounted fingerprint reader, as well as a dual-camera setup and the contacts for Moto Mods on the back, the recent FCC listing reveals a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 19:59

LG G7 unofficial concept renders, LG G7 rumors

The LG G7 could feature a dedicated AI button and f/1.5 aperture

A new exclusive report about LG's next-gen flagship — which might not hit the market as the LG G7 after all — reveals that this handset will feature a dedicated AI button and a rear camera with f/1.5 aperture (obviously, a dual camera setup). If the rumor turns out to be true, this device will be unveiled by the end of the month.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 18:01

The 120MXS CMOS image sensor from Canon has a resolution of 13,280 x 9,184 effective pixels. (Source: Canon)

Canon's 120 MP image sensor takes surveillance to the next level

With as much as 13,280 x 9,184 effective pixels, the 120MXS CMOS sensor provides remarkable clarity and definition even at considerably increased magnification. The sensor is also capable of recording videos at 9.4 fps in full RGB or 18.8 fps in black& white, making it suitable for advanced surveillance systems.

Bogdan Solca, 02 Apr 2018 16:42

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Deepsea Blue (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phablet is finally receiving Android Oreo on T-Mobile

After a rather long wait, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phablet owners on T-Mobile can finally enjoy the benefits delivered by the Android Oreo update. Sadly, the release notes page has not been updated by T-Mobile yet, but the update is most likely based on Android 8.0, as it happens with the other Samsung flagships that recently received the update.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 15:56

Some renders of the Mi 6X were leaked as early as this January. (Source: Target@Youtube)

Xiaomi Mi 6X specs get leaked

Fans of the Mi X5 will probably be disappointed to learn that the 6X is set to feature only a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 626 SoC. The imaging setup, however, has been substantially upgraded to include a 20 MP selfie cam along with a dual 20 MP + 8 MP rear cam. The display was also replaced with a larger 5.99-inch 2160x1080 IPS panel, but the memory and storage configuration remained the same 4 GB + 64 GB.

Bogdan Solca, 02 Apr 2018 14:55

Nokia 2010 phone from 1994 to get a HMD Global-made remake (Source: Mustaraamattu)

April Fools' Day 2018: Nokia 2010 remake allegedly in the works

Not long after HMD Global managed to bring back two classic Nokia phones, namely the 3310 and the 8110, we hear that another iconic handset will be revived by the current owners of the Nokia brand. This is the Nokia 2010, a handset that was introduced in 1994 and is widely recognized as the first mobile phone that made it easy to write messages.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 13:25

The Oppo R15 and R15 Pro are official and incorporate a notched display. (Source: Oppo)

Oppo R15 and R15 Pro are official, notched displays in tow

Oppo has officially launched the R15 and R15 Pro flagship smartphones in its home market of China. As previously leaked, the devices both incorporate a notched display, which looks set to be the smartphone trend of 2018.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Apr 2018 12:31

Samsung Notebook 5 with 8th and 7th generation Intel Core processors (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung announces the Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 with 7th and 8th gen Intel Kaby Lake options

The new Samsung Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 come with 7th and 8th generation Intel Core i7 (quad-core models only) processor options, a dual storage system, as well as up to NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics options. Both notebooks are expected to hit South Korea later this month, and other markets will follow in Q2 2018.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 11:15

Type-C on a US$99 device is pretty impressive. (Source: UMIDIGI)

The UMIDIGI A1 Pro features the new MT6739 SoC and costs just US$99

UMIDIGI's latest device is the A1 Pro. The device will be powered by the new MT6739 SoC, and will feature dual rear cameras, an 18:9 HD+ display, 3 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of storage. The presence of a USB Type-C port is, perhaps, the biggest surprise on this.

Ricci Rox, 02 Apr 2018 01:11

The Mi TV 4S is a 55-inch 4K HDR TV with a sub-US$500 price tag

Xiaomi's new Mi TV 4S will be an improved refresh of the Mi TV 4 that was launched last year. The TV features a 55-inch 4K HDR display, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, a quad-core Cortex A53 SoC clocked at 1.5 GHz, a Mali-450 MP5 GPU, and a 28W audio output setup.

Ricci Rox, 02 Apr 2018 01:01

Intel updates Gameplay support site with Kaby Lake-G options

Intel Gameplay now shows what games will work on Kaby Lake-G PCs

Intel takes the guesswork out of game compatibility by testing the most popular games throughout the Core ix series themselves. The most recent additions are the Core i7-8809G and Core i7-8705G with suggested graphical settings on current titles for what Intel deems would be an optimal gaming experience.

Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2018 04:35

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