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Feb 9, 2018
HP has announced a number of new 4K displays with support for USB-C. (Photo: HP EliteDisplay S270n)

HP announces 4K displays with USB-C and thin bezels

HP has announced a number of new EliteDisplay monitors with 4K IPS panels and support for USB-C. The displays will launch in sizes of 27, 32 and 43 inches.
Jonathan Maes, 09 Feb 2018 11:54
Archos has unveiled the Core 55S, 57S and 60S smartphones with an 18:9 screen ratio and an affordable price tag.

Archos unveils three affordable Core smartphones with 18:9 displays

Archos has announced three new smartphones with a 18:9 display and affordable price tags under 150 Euros. The company will release the Core 55S, Core 57S and Core 60S this spring.
Jonathan Maes, 09 Feb 2018 11:50
Facebook downvote button being tested early February 2018 (Source: @TaylorLorenz)

Facebook (finally) testing a Downvote button

Although the long-awaited Dislike button is far from arriving, Facebook confirmed they are currently testing a Downvote button that allows users to flag and hide comments.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 11:49
Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's revised offer early February 2018

Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's new offer

Back in November, Qualcomm's Board of Directors rejected Broadcom's US$105 billion acquisition offer. Now, even after an increase to US$121 billion, the negative answer of the board remains unanimous.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 10:44
Sony XBR55X900F 4K Android smart TV with Google Assistant (Source: Amazon)

Sony smart TVs with Google Assistant coming soon

In addition to the X900F series that Sony unveiled at CES 2018, this iconic Japanese brand also announced the X850F series. Both feature Google Assistant support and have been listed already on Amazon at prices that range between US$1,499 and US$3,999.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 09:30
EMUI 8 rollout schedule for various Honor devices. (Source: Neowin / @Honor_FR)

EMUI 8 rollout schedule for various Honor devices detailed

Honor France has released a timeline for the OTA rollout of EMUI 8 for various Honor devices. The rollout starts from 7th February and continues into Q2 2018 depending on the Honor variant.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Feb 2018 08:39
Last year's Vaio S13 is finally coming to North America this month for $1200 USD (Source: Vaio)

Last year's Vaio S13 is finally coming to North America this month for $1200 USD

The notebook will be priced competitively against the latest XPS 13, Spectre 13, and Yoga series of thin-and-light ultraportables.
Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2018 05:39
Feb 8, 2018
The Huawei P10 Plus. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei P20 confirmed to feature tri-rear cameras

The Huawei P20 is Huawei’s upcoming flagship. The company has sent out invites for a launch event scheduled for March 27, with the invite teasing the presence of three cameras at the rear of the device.
Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:45
The ZTE Axon 7. (Source: Digital Trends)

The ZTE Axon 7 receives its Oreo update in the guise of an MiFavor 5.2 OTA

Users of the ZTE Axon 7 in China are currently receiving updates to the company's MiFavor 5.2 skin, an OTA that also doubles up as a boost over to Android Oreo 8.0.
Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:36
The ZTE Blade V8 Mini.

ZTE Blade V9 set for MWC launch

The ZTE V8 offered fine value for money when it was launched last year. Its successor, the V9, is set for an MWC launch later this month.
Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:29
The Mi Note 3. (The Indian Express)

Deal | The Mi Note 3 is currently available for under $300

The Mi Note 3, one of our top value picks of 2017, has seen yet another price slash—one that takes the price tag of its base model below the $300 mark.
Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:15
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 launch teaser (Source: @Flipkart)

Budget-friendly Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 coming to India next week

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will hit India on February 14, at noon. This handset will launch exclusively on Flipkart just like its predecessor, the best-selling Redmi Note 4.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 21:20
Samsung Galaxy S8 Android flagship gets Oreo-based Samsung Experience 9.0 update

Android Oreo-based Samsung Experience 9.0 rolling out to Galaxy S8 flagships

After a really long wait, the official Android Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ has begun its rollout. Beta testers in Europe are the first ones to get the new firmware, but regular users should start to receive it after 24 hours as well.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 19:47
Windows 10 build 17093 delete diagnostic data option (Source: Windows Experience Blog)

Windows 10 build 17093 allows users to delete diagnostic data

In addition to the button that allows the removal of diagnostic data collected as part of the notorious telemetry process, Windows 10 build 17093 also brings better Bluetooth device pairing, improved graphics settings for multi-GPU systems, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 17:00
Google already has the Nexus Player in its hardware line. (Source: Engadget)

Is "Yeti" going to be Google's game-streaming service?

Reported rumors suggest that Google is working on a game-streaming service, codenamed "Yeti." Gamers could potentially access the service and play new games on their TV via the Internet. Is there also a possibility of a new Google-branded console as well?
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2018 16:22
The tablet and the detachable keyboard each have a battery of their own, and the combined energy may provide up to 17 hours of continuous operation. (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic updates detachable 2-in-1 Toughbook CF-20 with Intel gen 7 vPro CPUs

The CF-20 comes with a detachable backlit keyboard and military grade casing for outdoors use. The tablet part features a 10.1-inch touchscreen and an upgraded i5-7Y57 CPU coupled with up to 16 GB of DDR3L-1866 RAM.
Bogdan Solca, 08 Feb 2018 16:12
Dealing with cheats: The latest patch for PUBG is coming. (Source: Bluehole)

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) combats cheats with latest patch

Developers for the massively popular multiplayer online battle royale game PUBG will be introducing a new patch for their product that includes new anti-cheat measures to combat players utilizing hacks and codes. The patch will go live on February 8.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2018 16:10
Dell XPS 13 9370 (Core i5, FHD) Laptop Review

89% Dell XPS 13 9370 (Core i5, FHD) Laptop Review

The new XPS 13. It has been a few years since Dell last showered its successful XPS 13 line with a major update. While the hardware has already been used in the older model, the new thinner case is supposed to make everything better. One improvement we have already been able to spot: CABC can be fully disabled at last. Update: The review is now complete.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 08 Feb 2018 15:27
Essential Phone Android flagship gets February 2018 security patch

Essential Phone gets the February security patch

Although there is still a lot of work to be done in the camera software department, the Essential team was very quick in delivering this month's security patch from Google for the company's only handset.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 15:15
The ASRock Rack D2100D8UM. (Source: ASRock)

ASRock announces the Rack D2100D8UM — first Xeon D-2100 motherboard

ASRock has announced the Rack D2100D8UM with support for the Intel Xeon D-2100 processor. The motherboard is an integrated platform and can be ordered with any of the newly launched Xeon D-2100 series SoCs.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Feb 2018 13:17
Samsung 256 GB eUFS now in mass production for automotive applications (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung begins mass production of 256 GB eUFS solutions for the automotive market

The industry's first 256 GB eUFS 2.1 solution for automotive applications that incorporates advanced features of the UFS 3.0 standard can handle a temperature range between -40° C and 105° C and provides a sequential read speed of up to 850 MB/s.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 13:10
The new ZBook 14u and 15u are thinner and lighter. (Source: HP)

HP refreshes ZBook series with 14u and 15u models

The updated Zbook 14u and 15u are thinner and lighter than previous models, but also pack more powerful specs like quad-core gen 8 Intel CPUs up to i7-8650U, AMD Radeon Pro WX3100 GPUs, up to 32 GB of DDR4-2400 RAM and up to 2 TB of NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 08 Feb 2018 12:43
The Nest thermostat shown alongside a Google Home speaker. (Source: Google)

Nest folded into Google's hardware team

Google has announced that it is folding the Nest smart home products team into its rapidly expanding hardware division. The move will see the end of Nest-branded products in favor of Google's own "Made by Google" branding.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Feb 2018 11:55
Huawei has released an important update for the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, with numerous fixes and optimizations. (Source: Huawei)

Update for Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro fixes camera and connectivity issues

Huawei has started with the first update for its Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro smartphones. The update enhances the quality of the beauty filter, improves battery life, and squashes some camera and connectivity bugs.
Jonathan Maes, 08 Feb 2018 11:48
Roccat introduces the Khan AIMO, a lightweight RGB gaming headset with integrated sound card. (Source: Roccat)

Roccat unveils Khan AIMO RGB gaming headset with integrated soundcard

Roccat has announced the Khan AIMO RGB, their new gaming headset with large 50mm drivers, a built-in soundcard and support for the company's own AIMO RGB ecosystem.
Jonathan Maes, 08 Feb 2018 11:30
Acer Chromebook 15

Chromebooks might soon get 4K displays

According to a Google Chrome commit, a higher-resolution Chrome logo is needed "to look crisp and pretty on our secret upcoming 4K Chromebooks." While this breaks any veil of secrecy covering the arrival of these Chrome OS devices, there is still no launch date to talk about.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 10:55
PWAs can function just like native apps. (Source: OnMSFT)

Progressive Web Apps to be a native feature of Windows 10 'Redstone 4'

Microsoft is looking to integrate Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) functionality natively into Windows 10. The company notes that PWAs are not a substitute for full-fledged UWP apps and both can complement each other in the Store bringing benefits to both users and developers.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Feb 2018 08:04
Alienware 13 R3 (FHD, i5, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

87% Alienware 13 R3 (FHD, i5, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

A compact entry-level powerhouse. For those who seek a 13-inch gaming notebook, there is practically no alternative other than the Alienware 13 R3. Nevertheless, our review device will still compete with other gaming laptops. At the same time, we compare the performance of different hardware variants in our review update for the 3rd generation of the Alienware 13.
Intel Core i5-7300HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 13.3", 2.5 kg
Mike Wobker, 08 Feb 2018 06:24
Sony headquarters, Toyko, Japan. (Source: Zimbio)

Sony reports strong quarterly financial results, but loses ground in smartphones

Sony's third quarter results for 2017/18 show the company is performing well regarding profitability, with gaming, financial, semiconductor, and music standing out for income contribution. Mobile communication profitability drops further as Sony tries to breath new life into their smartphone designs.
Craig Ward, 08 Feb 2018 01:29
Feb 7, 2018
Lenovo Ideapad 720S-13IKB (i5-8250U, UHD 620) Laptop Review

85% Lenovo Ideapad 720S-13IKB (i5-8250U, UHD 620) Laptop Review

Ultra-mobile office performance. Lenovo calls the new IdeaPad 720s an "extremely high-performance and stylish power package." Even though we would not quite call it that, the performance is still impressive for a notebook that is only 13 mm (~0.51 in) thin. We found out in our test report what exactly you can expect from the 720s in its various configurations.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.1 kg
Mike Wobker, 07 Feb 2018 22:15
Intel Xeon D-2100 processor (Source: Intel Newsroom)

Intel Xeon D-2100 processors now official with up to 18 cores and 36 threads

The new Xeon D-2100 processor architecture allows for up to 18 "Skylake-server" generation cores and was designed to provide lower-power processing to multiple enterprise applications, focusing on the needs of data centers and network operators.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Feb 2018 21:25
Final Fantasy XV Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Final Fantasy XV Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Heavyweight. Final Fantasy XV is due for release on PC next month, after console owners have been enjoying the open-world roleplaying game since the end of 2016. In the meantime, Square Enix have released a benchmarking tool as a way to shorten the wait for fans of the series. Update: Benchmarks of the final version
Florian Glaser, 07 Feb 2018 20:10
Nubia Z17 Mini

83% Nubia Z17 Mini Smartphone Review

Touches into the edges. The Nubia Z17 Mini is a 5.2-inch mid-range smartphone that tries to impress with a special mode of controlling the device from the edges of the screen. A dual-camera on the rear and ample storage options are other good reasons. Therefore, can you overlook this outdated Android?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976, Adreno 510, 5.2", 155 g
Florian Wimmer, 07 Feb 2018 20:03
Apple iPhone 6 and 7 to get more battery settings in iOS 11.3

New beta of iOS 11.3 allows you to disable battery performance throttling

Thanks to the Battery Health settings that appeared in the latest beta, owners of iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 handsets will be able to disable performance throttling and to keep their devices running at full speed. However, iOS 11.3 has no launch date yet.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Feb 2018 18:45
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a premium device with dual camera technology. (Source: CNET)

Samsung bringing dual cameras to entry-level devices

In a press release today, Samsung has announced a software solution for dual camera features which will enable the technology to be introduced into budget and mid-range smartphones. ISOCELL Dual image sensors will offer refocusing and low-light shooting functionality.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2018 17:38
Apple reduced the price for replacement batteries. (Source: BGR)

Apple may offer battery rebate in regard to Batterygate controversy

In a letter to the Senate Commerce Committee chairman, Apple has hinted at possibly offering a rebate to customers who bought replacement batteries at full price because of the "Batterygate" controversy. Apple reduced battery prices from $79 to $29 in an attempt to appease users who saw an iOS update throttle their devices. Users were not notified beforehand that the software would slow down performance.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2018 17:24
ADB.Miner worm global infection map (Source: 360 Netlab Blog)

ADB.Miner worm turns your Android device into a mining rig

Although it quickly infected a few thousand devices worldwide, the spread of the cryptocurrency mining malware ADB.Miner seems to be quite limited at this time. However, there is still time for this piece of code to become a serious global threat.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Feb 2018 16:35
AMD overtook Intel several months in a row, but now the positions got reversed once again. (Source: Weborus)

German January report shows Intel's Coffee Lake CPUs outselling AMD's Ryzen models

Intel managed to steal the lead in CPU sales in the last few months. AMD's Ryzen and Threadripper sales lead the hostilities from August up until November last year, but the sudden interest for the i7-8700K CPUs combined with greater availability of the gen 8 Coffee Lake CPUs reversed the positions in December and January.
Bogdan Solca, 07 Feb 2018 15:24
OnePlus X Android smartphone successor rumors debunked by Carl Pei

OnePlus X successor not coming anytime soon

Less than 10 minutes after GSMArena published the rumor about a Snapdragon 835-powered, 5.5-inch OnePlus X2 being in the works, the co-founder of the popular Chinese brand, Carl Pei, denied it.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Feb 2018 14:37
The Shuttle DL10J measures 7.5 x 6.5 x 1.7 inches and weighs around 3.3 lbs without RAM and storage solutions. (Source: Shuttle)

Shuttle intros DL10J mini PC with Gemini Lake CPUs

Shuttle joins the Gemini Lake mini PC club with its latest DL10J model that is powered by Intel's Celeron J4005 CPU. The mini PC also supports up to 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, a SATA SSD + 2.5-inch HDD combo, and comes with tripe video outputs.
Bogdan Solca, 07 Feb 2018 12:50
Enjoy the world's most bubbly cup of coffee while you use your Elitebook 800. (Source: HP)

The HP Elitebook 800 brings more screen real-estate without packing on the pounds

HP has announced upgrades for the top-selling Elitebook 800 series, with the 830 G5, 840 G5, and 850 G5. Side bezels have been shrunk on all three, with the 12.5-inch model now getting a 13.3-inch screen in the same body size. All models have an optional integrated display privacy filter, and a selection of business-centric features.
Craig Ward, 07 Feb 2018 09:01
Apple Watch is anything but a sideshow for Apple with 18M sales in 2017

Apple Watch is anything but a sideshow for Apple with 18M sales in 2017

The Apple Watch looks to be the quiet achiever in Apple's product line. The first all-new product launched under CEO Tim Cook set a sales record for wearables in Q4, according to Canalys.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Feb 2018 07:21
The Dell EMC R7425 server is based on AMD EPYC. (Source: Dell)

Dell EMC PowerEdge servers powered by AMD EPYC CPUs now on sale

Dell has listed new PowerEdge servers powered by AMD EPYC CPUs for order. The EPYC-based servers are available in 1U and 2U rack sizes and can be extensively customized based on the requirements of the enterprise while still offering a high performance per dollar compared to equivalent Intel Xeon-based servers.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Feb 2018 07:03
Samsung could be upping the ante when it comes to bezel-less designs on laptops. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung patents a laptop design with almost zero bezels

The WIPO has published a Samsung patent that shows off an almost zero bezel design for its notebook. The patent, however, seems to be an ornamental one as no functionalities are described.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Feb 2018 02:24
Feb 6, 2018
Image: Amazon (with edits). Prices may not be reflective of Amazon's new policies.

Amazon to drop lock screen ads from their Prime Exclusive phones

Phones sold through Amazon's Prime Exclusive Phone program will no longer display lock screen ads, according to the retailer. The phones, which which were sold at prices substantially lower than MSRP, will instead feature Amazon-centric apps only while retaining (most of) their discounts.
Sam Medley, 06 Feb 2018 23:59
Android Oreo logo, Android distribution numbers February 2018

Android Oreo finally breaks the 1 percent barrier

With Android Lollipop usage finally below 25 percent, Android Oreo managed to climb above the 1 percent barrier for the first time in history. Android Nougat usage also grew up by more than 2 percent in February compared to the first month of this year.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2018 20:40
The Meizu E2 was launched about this time last year. (Source: GoAndroid)

Live images of the Meizu E3 surface

The Meizu E3 will be Meizu's next mid-range device. Purported live images of the smartphone have surfaced, with the device shown featuring dual rear cameras, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an 18:9 display.
Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2018 20:17
The Xperia XZ1. (Source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia XZ2 is coming soon

A tweet by Three Ireland's official account has claimed that the Xperia XZ2 is coming soon. That may mean, however unlikely, that we could have the device as soon as next month.
Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2018 19:42
Android Wear 2.0 watch face

Google fixes Android Wear 2.0 lag problems

While disabling "OK, Google" detection on Android Wear devices was a workaround that severely limited their capabilities, a new software update finally takes care of the annoying lag issue that has been around for about a month.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2018 19:25
HTC headquarters, Hsintien, Taiwan. (Source: News4Europe)

HTC has an entry-level 18:9 device in the works

The new 18:9 aspect ratio has mostly been reserved for the more expensive devices. HTC, however, is said to be set to release an entry-level device with that form factor.
Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2018 19:12

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