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Jan 21, 2018
The Alexa assistant is coming to Android via the Alexa app. (Source: Amazon)

Amazon Alexa assistant added to Alexa app for Android

Amazon is bringing its Alexa voice assistant to Android phones. Previously only available on select Android devices, Alexa will make its way into the Alexa app in the coming days as part of an update.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jan 2018 04:17
Jan 20, 2018
The Meizu M6s looks sleek in Blue. (Source: Meizu)

The Meizu M6s does a lot of things right for just $150

Meizu’s new budget device is one that takes on the world. It features the impressive Exynos 7872 and a slew of praise-worthy features at a high-value price point of just $150.
Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2018 20:07
Exynos 7872. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's new Exynos 7872 brings class to the budget segment

The Exynos 7872 was released a few days ago, and we’re impressed, especially by its performance.
Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2018 17:04
Eurocom will take your old Alienware or MSI notebook for 25 percent off your next purchase (Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom will take your old Alienware or MSI notebook for 25 percent off your next purchase

That old Alienware laptop with GeForce GT 555M graphics buried in the closet could help cut $1000 USD or more off the purchase of your next Eurocom system.
Allen Ngo, 20 Jan 2018 07:39
LG folding phone concept design. (Source: GSMInfo)

LG patents reveal folding smartphone plans

LG looks to be planning a competitor for the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy X. Patents have been uncovered potentially revealing the Korean maker's hand.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jan 2018 03:58
Vivo X20 Plus with under display fingerprint tech. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X20 Plus UD tipped to arrive January 25

The much-discussed under screen fingerprint technology featured in the Vivo X20 Plus UD is tipped to market on January 21. It will be the first smartphone on the market to feature the cutting-edge technology.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jan 2018 03:17
Jan 19, 2018
Motorola Moto Z2 Force Smartphone Review

89% Motorola Moto Z2 Force Smartphone Review

Bulletproof? The Motorola Moto Z2 Force high-end smartphone is the latest member of the Moto Z family and is, as expected, compatible with Moto Mods upgrades. In addition, it is equipped with ShatterShield: a display technology that is supposed to make the display completely shatter-proof.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 5.5", 143 g
Manuel Masiero, 19 Jan 2018 23:00
Microsoft Word in Wine, Wine 3.0 now available January 2018

Wine 3.0 open-source compatibility layer now available

Wine 3.0 is now available as the second annual release of this well-known compatibility layer and arrives more than 24 years since the initial release. This new version comes with improved compatibility with Android, Direct3D 10 and 11 support, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Jan 2018 23:00
Fujitsu Esprimo D series. (Source: Fujitsu)

Fujitsu announces three new Esprimo desktops, a Quadro equipped Celsius notebook, and Attachecase confidential file distribution software

Fujitsu caps off a busy week with three new desktops, a 17.3-inch workstation notebook with an Nvidia Quadro 5000, and Attachecase confidential file distribution software which removes part of a file and uploads it to a company server to make the original file unreadable.
Craig Ward, 19 Jan 2018 22:51
Fujitsu Tab V727/S. (Source: Fujitsu)

Three new Arrows Tab Windows tablets from Fujitsu with user replaceable battery

As part of Fujitsu's big product refresh they have announced three new Arrows Tab Windows tablets. Two are 13.3-inch 16:9 aspect ratio, while the other is a Surface Pro-esque 12.3-inch 3:2 aspect ratio. In a rare move for tablets, Fujitsu have designed the batteries to be user replaceable.
Craig Ward, 19 Jan 2018 22:35
Image: OnePlus (w/ edits by article author)

Up to 40,000 OnePlus customers may have had their credit card information stolen

The darling of the mobile phone enthusiast community is in hot water once again. Less than a week after it was discovered that OnePlus was sending user data to servers in China without permission, the Chinese OEM's merchant platform was compromised. OnePlus has just revealed the full scope of the attack: up to 40,000 users may have had their credit card information stolen.
Sam Medley, 19 Jan 2018 21:38
All the sensors, the camera and the upper speaker are integrated in the display. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung files patent for in-display camera and fingerprint scanner

The patent may be implemented in the successor of the Galaxy S9 at the soonest, but then again, as with many patents, it could only be just a cool concept that may never be featured in Samsung's devices.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Jan 2018 20:28
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Intel Core i9-8950HK SoC

Coffee Lake-H x86 6 cores @ 2900 - 4800 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i9-8950HK processor (Coffee-Lake-H top model) for laptops.
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition coming February 20 (Source: Xbox Wire)

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition launches globally next month

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition will hit the market on February 20 as the remake of the original game that arrived two decades ago. The list of improvements includes 4K support, Xbox LIVE and LAN play, a re-recorded original soundtrack, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Jan 2018 17:45
GDDR6 listing in SK Hynix's 2018 Databook. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix lists GDDR6 memory as available

SK Hynix has listed the status of GDDR6 memory in its Q1 2018 Databook as available with speeds starting from 10 Gbps and reaching up to 14 Gbps.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jan 2018 15:05
Oppo R9s Android smartphone was the best-selling smartphone in China in 2017

Oppo R9s dominates the Chinese smartphone market

Although Huawei remains the leading brand in the Chinese smartphone market, the best-selling smartphone in 2017 was the Oppo R9s, with a market share of 3 percent.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Jan 2018 13:28
The color options for the new Vaio S11 models are quite varied. (Source: PC Watch)

Vaio is refreshing its ultrabook lineup with Intel Core gen 8 CPUs

The S11 (11.6-inch display) and S13 (13.3-inch) ultrabooks can be powered either by the i7-8550U or the i5-8250U CPUs. RAM options include 8 / 16 GB LPDDR3, while users can opt for combos consisting of NVMe SSD with capacities up to 1 TB and SATA SSDs up to 256 GB.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Jan 2018 13:25
AMD A4-9120 SoC

AMD A4-9120 SoC

Stoney Ridge x86 2 cores @ 2200 - 2500 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD A4-9120 processor (CPU) for laptops.
HP 255 G6 (A6-9220, Radeon R4) Laptop Review

72% HP 255 G6 (A6-9220, Radeon R4) Laptop Review

Slow start. With the 255 G6, HP offers a very affordable entry-level notebook. Using an AMD processor and a replaceable battery, our test device could be given a buying recommendation. However the moderate system performance and cheap production leave much to be desired.
AMD A6-9220, Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge), 15.6", 2.1 kg
Mike Wobker, 19 Jan 2018 07:52
Second Razer smartphone rumored for a September 2018 reveal (Image source: Razer)

Second Razer smartphone rumored for a September 2018 reveal

The new Razer Phone will likely be compatible with a consumer-ready Project Linda docking station should the manufacturer decide to move forward with the experimental product.
Allen Ngo, 19 Jan 2018 02:31
Gboard 6.9 Universal Media Keyboard search screen (Source: 9to5Google)

Gboard 6.9 will bring smart replies, GIF making, media keyboard features

Although nothing is official yet and all the information comes from an APK teardown by 9to5Google, it looks like Gboard will soon get the Smart Reply feature for notifications, GIF making, and a new media keyboard that can search items like images and articles.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Jan 2018 00:35
Jan 18, 2018
Samsung 16 Gb GDDR6 memory chips (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung begins mass production of 16 Gb GDDR6 memory

Just as expected, Samsung has finally begun to mass produce the industry's first 16 Gb GDDR6 memory chips. In addition to the growing needs of the graphics card market, the new memory will also be used in automotive, network, and AI projects.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Jan 2018 16:45
This is probably the closest most people will get to piloting mecha. (Image: Nintendo)

Nintendo wants you to make your own Switch peripherals out of cardboard with Nintendo Labo

Nintendo's latest innovation is something completely out of left field: cardboard toys and accessories for their highly successful Switch console. Dubbed "Nintendo Labo," the new project allows Switch users to build things like a fishing pole, a piano, and even a robot suit to enjoy new gaming experiences (and maybe learn a bit about engineering and coding).
Sam Medley, 18 Jan 2018 16:26
Spectre variant 2 got AMD involved in the double class action suit. (Source: Google)

AMD hit by double class action suit over Spectre vulnerabilites

Rosen and Pomerantz law firms representing AMDs investors claim that the processor maker had prior knowledge about the Spectre variant 2 vulnerability. Investors are also claiming that the stock prices have dropped upon the release of BIOS updates for the Spectre variant 2 vulnerability.
Bogdan Solca, 18 Jan 2018 16:13
The Pi226 is the world's smallest and slimmest mini PC. (Source: Anantech)

CES 2018 | Zotac showcases "credit card" pico PCs powered by Gemini Lake CPUs

The PI226 and PI336 are the world's smallest mini PCs, but that does not mean their performance is lacking. These are powered by Intel's 6.5 W TDP Celeron 4000 / 4100 SoCs that integrate the UHD 600 iGPUs and come with 4 GB of LPDDR4 plus 32 GB eMMC of internal storage.
Bogdan Solca, 18 Jan 2018 13:01
Intel Core i7-8705G SoC

Intel Core i7-8705G SoC

Kaby Lake-G x86 4 cores @ 3100 - 4100 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7-8705G processor (Kaby Lake-G CPU including AMD Radeon Vega M GPU) for laptops.
Intel Core i5-8305G SoC

Intel Core i5-8305G SoC

Kaby Lake-G x86 4 cores @ 2800 - 3800 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i5-8305G processor (Kaby Lake-G CPU including AMD Radeon Vega M GPU) for laptops.
Intel Core i7-8706G SoC

Intel Core i7-8706G SoC

Kaby Lake-G x86 4 cores @ 3100 - 4100 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7-8706G processor (Kaby Lake-G CPU including AMD Radeon Vega M GPU) for laptops.
Jan 17, 2018
It's been a crazy month for Bitcoin owners. (Image: CryptoCompare)

BTC dives under USD $10,000 for first time since December, loses 50% over the past 30 days

Bitcoin has proved that it's not for the faint of heart this week. At one point today, BTC swooped down 10% for the day and hit a 35% loss for the week. Just in today's trading, BTC has seen losses and gains between 10% on each side.
Sam Medley, 17 Jan 2018 23:49
Fujitsu Lifebook E558/S E448/S (Source: Fujitsu)

Fujitsu unveils over a dozen notebooks for enterprise use

Fujitsu has just announced no less than 14 notebook models from five series that are scheduled to roll out in stages starting at the end of January. Sadly, there is no word on their arrival in the US yet.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jan 2018 23:36
Intel Core i7-8709G SoC

Intel Core i7-8709G SoC

Kaby Lake-G x86 4 cores @ 3100 - 4100 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7-8709G processor (Kaby-Lake-G CPU including AMD Radeon Vega M GPU) for laptops.
Intel Core i5-8600K SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Intel Core i5-8600K SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Coffee Lake-S x86 6 cores @ 3600 - 4300 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i5-8600K (Coffee Lake 6-core) processor (CPU) for desktops.
Moto Z3 Play leaked image (Source: Droid Life)

Moto Z3 and Z3 Play images surface online

The Moto Z3 and Z3 Play are apparently both using a 6-inch full HD display, and a third Moto Z3 device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 onboard is expected to arrive after a while with a higher-resolution touchscreen.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jan 2018 17:37
Enmotus mainly provides storage software solutions for servers. (Source: Enmotus)

Enmotus FuzeDrive brings fast storage to AMD Ryzen users

The FuzeDrive software "melds" SSDs, HDDs, NVMe devices and even DDR4 system RAM into one large storage pool that remains bootable and does not require OS reinstallation.
Bogdan Solca, 17 Jan 2018 16:33
HTC U11 Life

85% HTC U11 Life Smartphone Review

Ensured updates. If it were not for the touch-sensitive sides and Android One which ensures operating system updates for two years, the HTC U11 Life would be a mid-range device like many others. Does this make it a very special smartphone?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, Adreno 508, 5.2", 142 g
Florian Wimmer, 17 Jan 2018 16:23
Facebook Messenger product logo, improvements coming in 2018

Facebook promises to improve Messenger this year

Facebook has recently admitted that the Messenger app is too cluttered, but promised that this year they will focus on "massively simplifying and streamlining" it.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jan 2018 16:07
The GPD Win 2 can play some triple A games at 720p. (Source: GPD)

The GPD Win 2 Windows handheld gaming device hits Indiegogo

The GPD Win 2 Indiegogo campaign gives as a look look at the upcoming handheld Windows gaming device, its specifications, and performance comparisons.
Craig Ward, 17 Jan 2018 15:44
The G6 is expected to cost around US$240. (Source: Droid Life)

Lenovo Moto G6 lineup leaks out

The G6 looks to be one of Lenovo's mid-range lineups for 2018. Design-wise, the G6 borrowed key elements from the X4 family and features 3D glass cases and fingerprint sensors.
Bogdan Solca, 17 Jan 2018 14:17
Microsoft Surface Book 2: Bigger 15-inch model is now available in more markets

Microsoft Surface Book 2: Bigger 15-inch model is now available in more markets

When Microsoft announced the Surface Book 2, the bigger 15-inch model was announced to be exclusively available in the USA. A few months later, Microsofts expands the availability to many more markets including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Jan 2018 12:53
Editorial: Dell XPS 13 9370 - not bad, but where's the beef?

Editorial: Dell XPS 13 9370 - not bad, but where's the beef?

As part of CES, Dell presented its latest cash cow, the completely redesigned and rebuilt XPS 13, during CES. Contrary to common practice, the latest XPS 13 is brand-new on the outside yet remains completely unmodified on the inside (CPU/GPU). One might wonder: how exactly is the new XPS 13 better than its predecessor? We took a closer look only to discover: it really isn't.
J. Simon Leitner, 17 Jan 2018 11:40
A render purported to be the Sony XZ Pro. (Source: MyDriver)

Bezel-less Sony XZ Pro surfaces ahead of MWC 2018

Sony's 2018 flagship, the Xperia XZ Pro, has leaked out a month ahead of its expected reveal at Mobile World Congress on February 26. The device is the first from the Japanese maker to feature a contemporary bezel-less design.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Jan 2018 11:00
Where is the premium service for premium smartphones?

Where is the premium service for premium smartphones?

Warranty and its snags. The features of a smartphone are one thing. Its durability is another. As a buyer, you would hope that if your smartphone starts having a fault sometime during the first 24 months of its life, one that is not your fault, the manufacturer would take care of it. However, things do not always go the way we want them to. A personal account on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the “pink line of death”.
Marcus Herbrich, 17 Jan 2018 10:13
The Moto X4 (Source: Thinkur)

Details of the Moto X5 revealed, device to feature a notch

The Moto X4 was one of our picks for best value smartphones of 2017, and its successor looks to continue that fine form. The X5, according to a leak, will feature an 18:9 display with minimal bezels, and also what appears to be a notch at the top of the display,
Ricci Rox, 17 Jan 2018 07:42
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Samsung SSD 960 Pro 1TB Benchmarked

Polaris M.2 2280
Specifications and benchmarks for the Samsung SSD 960 Pro 1TB M.2 NVMe.
Jan 16, 2018
Huawei P10 flagship and P10 Plus gets Android Oreo beta

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus get Oreo beta update

Android Oreo beta is now available for the international Huawei P10 and P10 Plus flagships, and it includes EMUI 8.0 with quite a few new features.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jan 2018 23:58
The S8 was one of 2017's best flagships. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The Samsung Galaxy S9 will ship with a 3000mAh battery, go on sale on March 16

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will keep the same battery capacities as their predecessors, with the smaller sibling to house a 3000mAh battery, and the plus-sized variant to opt for a 3500mAh one.
Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2018 22:38
The Honor 8 is still an aesthetically stunning device. (Source: XDA-Developers)

The Honor 8 will not receive Android Oreo, and that's a shame

The Honor 8 was released barely 18 months ago, so it's something of a surprise to hear that it won't be receiving the update to Oreo.
Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2018 22:26
HiSilicon's Kirin has come a long way. (Source: AnandTech)

The Kirin 970 is better than the Snapdragon 835, Master Lu declares

Master Lu, a popular Chinese benchmark, has revealed performance scores for the top SoCs in the business, with the Kirin 970 edging out Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 to first place.
Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2018 22:18
Meizu's factory, Zhuhai. (Source: Engadget)

Meizu in decline as company registers just 20 million smartphone shipments in 2017

Meizu VP Yang Xun has, at a press briefing, announced that the company recorded a total of 20 million shipments in 2017, a slight decline from 2016's total.
Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2018 22:03
AMD Radeon RX Vega Mobile GPU

AMD Radeon RX Vega Mobile GPU

1792 Vega cores, 2048 Bit HBM2
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX Vega Mobile graphics card for laptops.

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