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Jan 16, 2018
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.
Samsung Pay old and new UI (Source: Android Central)

Samsung Pay gets a new interface

The latest Samsung Pay version that is apparently labeled 2.8.18 (the version number may vary depending on the device) drops the on-screen section menus for a traditional bottom bar. Overall, the UI is now cleaner and more user-friendly.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jan 2018 17:35
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH GPU

AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH GPU

1536 Vega cores @ 1063MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics card for laptops (integrated in Kaby Lake-G SoCs).
The M.3 form factor measures 30.5 mm instead of 22 mm, so it can fit more memory chips and controllers. (Source: Tom's Hardware)

CES 2018 | ADATA preps support for the upcoming M.3 SSD form-factor standard

The M.3 form-factor provides a 30.5 mm surface, allowing manufacturers to add more memory chips, failure capacitors and larger controllers. The M.3 SSDs will thus feature larger capacities, improved speeds and extended security features.
Bogdan Solca, 16 Jan 2018 16:25
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL GPU

AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL GPU

1280 Vega cores @ 931MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics card for laptops (integrated in the Kaby Lake-G SoC).
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Samsung Exynos 3470 Quad SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A7 ARM 4 cores @ 1400 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Samsung Exynos 3470 Quad processor (CPU) for smartphones.
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Mediatek MT6752 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A53 ARM 8 cores @ 1700 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Mediatek MT6752 processor (CPU) for smartphones.
The screen of the Hi9 Gamer tablet is fully laminated. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi's affordable Hi9 Gamer tablet now available

The Hi9 Gamer tablet runs Android 7.0 out of the box and comes equipped with an 8.4-inch 2560 x 1600 display, a quad-core MediaTek SoC, a PowerVR GPU and 4 GB LPDDR3 RAM.
Bogdan Solca, 16 Jan 2018 14:42
China's Five-star Red Flag, Google Maps returns to China mid-January 2018

Google Maps returns to China after 8 years of absence

Thanks to a partnership with Alibaba-owned AutoNavi, the Google Maps service returns to China, but with a few feature limitations needed to get the approval of the local government.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jan 2018 14:40
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Intel Celeron M 540 Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Merom x86 1 cores @ 1860 MHz 65nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Celeron M 540 processor (CPU) for laptops.
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Intel Core i7-4790S SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Haswell x86 4 cores @ 3200 - 4000 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7-4790S processor (CPU) for desktops.
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 GPU

AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 GPU

192 Vega cores @ 600MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 graphics card for laptops (integrated in entry level Ryzen 3 APUs).
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 GPU

AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 GPU

384 Vega cores
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 graphics card for Notebooks (integrated in Ryzen 3 APUs).
The U11 EYEs. (Source: HTC)

HTC U11 EYEs launched with dual front cameras

The HTC U11 EYEs has just been launched and will be sold in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China with price tags in the US$500 price range.
Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2018 09:30
AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 GPU

AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 GPU

704 Vega cores
Specifications and benchmarks of the integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics card in the Ryzen desktop APUs.
BlackBerry Motion Android smartphone available in the US as of January 2018

BlackBerry Motion finally available in the US

After a few months of full availability in Canada, the UK, and most European countries, the BlackBerry Motion finally reached the US market via Amazon and Best Buy.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jan 2018 02:02
Jan 15, 2018
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14 new external reviews +
Samsung Newberry County manufacturing plant opening ceremony (Source: Samsung Newsroom US)

Samsung's first US home appliance plant begins production

Samsung plans to make one million washing machines in the recently opened Newberry, South Carolina factory. This new manufacturing plant should also create more than 1,000 jobs by 2020.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2018 23:15
The phased rollout of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now complete. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (1709) is now fully available

The phased rollout of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has reached the final stage with it now being fully available to all Windows 10 computers.
Craig Ward, 15 Jan 2018 21:38
Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime Android smartphone hits India mid-January 2018 (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime launching in India later this week

In the aftermath of a pretty long stream of rumors and teasers, the Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime is now finally ready to hit the Indian market. This 5.5-inch handset with an Exynos 7870 processor will be available in two configurations, both loaded with Samsung Pay Mini and Samsung Mall.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2018 20:10
HP Elitebook Folio 1040 G4 (FHD, 7820HQ) Laptop Review

87% HP Elitebook Folio 1040 G4 (FHD, 7820HQ) Laptop Review

Beauty and a beast. The EliteBook 1040 G4 now offers Intel's Core i7-7820HQ. The quad-core processor is quite a step up from most ultrabook CPUs, but how does it compare to more powerful devices and Intel's own 8th-gen Kaby Lake R silicon?
Intel Core i7-7820HQ, HD Graphics 630, 14", 1.5 kg
Sam Medley, 15 Jan 2018 19:22
Image: Games Done Quick

Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning charity raises over $2.2 million, setting new record

The annual charity speedrunning event, Awesome Games Done Quick, successfully raised USD $2.26 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, a charity focused on cancer research and education. This is the second year in a row that the gaming event raised over $2 million for charity.
Sam Medley, 15 Jan 2018 19:02
Skype's new private conversations feature uses the Signal Protocol for end-to-end encryption. (Source: Signal)

Microsoft brings end-to-end encryption to Skype in collaboration with Signal

There were some fairly large privacy concerns that arose early in the life of Skype. Microsoft has tried to allay those fears in recent times, but the integration of end-to-end encryption using the open-source Signal Protocol is the strongest privacy move they've made to date.
Craig Ward, 15 Jan 2018 17:58
No more new OLED laptops: LCD technology continued to dominate the market

CES 2018 | No more OLED laptops: LCD technology continues to dominate the market

There were many new laptops at CES. Not a part of any new announcement: Laptops with OLED displays. It seems that most manufacturers will instead continue to stick with IPS LCDs – a situation that can by explained with multiple reasons.
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Jan 2018 16:58
The premium finish remains one of the hallmarks of Dell's Vostro family. (Source: Dell)

Dell Vostro 13 5370 business notebook already available online for Asia and Australia

The 13.3-inch business notebook gets upgraded with an Intel gen 8 i5-8250U CPU, up to 32 GB DDR4-2400 RAM and a choice between Intel's UHD Graphics 620 or AMD's Radeon 530 GPUs. The model is now available online for Asia and Australia for as low as US$930.
Bogdan Solca, 15 Jan 2018 15:34
Could we see an Intel dGPU take AMD's place in upcoming MCMs? (Source: Intel)

Updated | 'Arctic Sound' and 'Jupiter Sound' Intel dGPUs could be in the works

Intel could be looking to develop its own discrete GPUs and package them into an MCM similar to the Intel-AMD MCM we've seen at CES. We could see this implementation starting from the upcoming 10th generation Core family.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jan 2018 15:10
Samsung Galaxy S9 shape at FCC (Source: Droid Life)

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ hit FCC once again

Last time, the international versions of the upcoming flagships arrived at FCC. Now, the US versions of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are being tested and one step closer to being released.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2018 14:55
TAG Heuer Connected Modular 41 (Source: TAG Heuer)

TAG Heuer Connected Modular 41 smartwatch now available

The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 41 is not only a smaller variant of the popular Connected Modular 45 smartwatch, since it also doubles the amount of memory and storage space, and features a 326 ppi AMOLED display with a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2018 14:15
The new models were leaked by an unknown Chinese source. (Source: Tom's Hardware)

Intel's upcoming 760p and 660p QLC PCIe NVMe SSD specs get leaked

The 760p models seem to be Intel's high-end consumer models for 2018, while the 660p feel more like a mid-range variant, which integrates QLC memory and should cut the prices in half.
Bogdan Solca, 15 Jan 2018 14:00
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds hits a new milestone, 3 million Xbox One players

Battlegrounds hits 3 million players on Xbox One

Although it was released worldwide on December 12, the multiplayer online battle royale game shortly known as PUBG (or Playerunknown's Battlegrounds in full) already has a strong following of more than 3 million Xbox One players.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2018 12:42
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Intel Core i7-4790 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Haswell x86 4 cores @ 3600 - 4000 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7-4790 processor (CPU) for desktops.
The Alexa-powered Echo from Amazon is the top selling smart speaker. (Source: Amazon)

Smart speaker penetration in US households strong says study

A new study shows that there is strong consumer interest in smart speakers. As many as one in six households in the US have purchased a smart speaker with sales peaking during the recent holiday period.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Jan 2018 11:05
Jan 14, 2018
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19 new external reviews +
The new AMT hack can bypass all known security measures. (Source: Anandtech)

Gone in 30 seconds: New Intel AMT exploit is scarier than you can ever fathom

F-Secure's security researchers discovered another flaw in Intel's Active Management Technology (AMT) that a hacker can potentially misuse to gain remote access to a system.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jan 2018 14:54
Survey: Notebook Service and Support Satisfaction

Survey: Notebook Service and Support Satisfaction

Finding that perfect laptop is one thing, but dealing with the manufacturer if something goes wrong is another. If you’ve had the pleasure of dealing with customer service and sending in a faulty notebook under warranty, then we’d like to hear from you and your experiences through our short survey.
Redaktion, 14 Jan 2018 14:38
'Haswell' CPU owners are getting increased security at the expense of reliability. (Source: Overclock3D)

Intel 'Haswell' and 'Broadwell' CPU users complain of higher system reboots after applying Meltdown and Spectre patches

Users of older generation 'Haswell' and 'Broadwell' Intel CPUs are reporting of constant reboots after applying patches to address the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. Intel is looking at issuing a revised firmware to address specific issues related to these CPUs.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jan 2018 13:05
The Liva Q mini PCs are the world's smallest mini PCs. (Source: ECS)

CES 2018 | ECS presents new mini PC models with Gemini Lake processors

The Liva Q2, Z2 and One SoC ultra-compact form-factor mini PCs will feature Intel Celeron and Pentium SoCs with 10 W TDP and improved media processing, which finally allow for the inclusion of DDR4 RAM.
Bogdan Solca, 14 Jan 2018 12:13
Windows 10 on ARM shown running on a Lumia 1520. (Source: @gus33000 on Twitter)

Windows 10 on ARM shown running on a Lumia 1520

Thanks to the rooting capabilities provided by WP Internals, developers are now able to find ways of running Windows RT and even Windows 10 on ARM on Lumia handsets paving the way for some cool hacks.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jan 2018 11:09
The Ressence Type 2 e-Crown is the first mechanical watch to pair with a phone. (Source: Ressence)

Ressence reveals Type 2 e-Crown mechanical watch, pairs with your phone

Ressence has revealed the world's first mechanical watch that is able to pair with a smartphone. The Type 2 e-Crown was developed with the help of Nest co-founder Tony Fadell and is currently being shown as a concept.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jan 2018 10:11
Windows Phone Internals can root all Lumia devices. (Source: MSPoweruser)

Windows Phone Internals 2.3 may help resurrect ageing Lumia devices

Rooting and custom ROM development has traditionally been Android's USP. Now, Windows Phone users too can join the fun, thanks to the efforts of XDA Developer, Heathcliff74.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jan 2018 08:51
The dual-screen ZTE Axon M is just the first of more to come from ZTE. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE says more foldable phones in the pipeline

ZTE has revealed that it has plans for more devices featuring a foldable design. Although its current Axon M uses two separate displays, it does plan to launch a Galaxy X-like competitor featuring a true foldable display.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jan 2018 08:00
AMD chips are also vulnerable to Spectre. (Source: AMD)

AMD chips also vulnerable to Spectre exploit

AMD has revealed that its chips are also vulnerable to the Spectre exploit. Although not as vulnerable as Intel's chips, it is working with operating system vendors and developers to patch affected systems.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jan 2018 04:53
Google has pulled 63 apps found to serve up porn ads. (Source: PC World)

Google pulls 63 Android apps serving up porn ads

Google's Play Store has once again been beset with supposedly vetted apps hiding malware. On this occasion, 63 apps have been pulled from the Play Store after it was discovered they harbored malware serving up porn ads.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jan 2018 04:19
A purported render of the forthcoming LG G7. (Source: Tiger Mobiles)

LG G7 leaks in renders with barely there bezels

LG's 2018 flagship has made its first appearance in the flesh. The purported render of the device reveals an evolution of the G6 design with even thinner top, bottom and side bezels.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jan 2018 03:40
Difference in switch movement. (Source: Cherry)

CES 2018 | Use the real deal: Cherry announces low-profile switches specifically for notebooks

Cherry is happy to announce low profile notebook specific switches in their CES 2018 line up.
Craig Ward, 14 Jan 2018 02:10
Jan 13, 2018
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3 new external reviews +
The Nokia 8. (Juho Sarvikas)

The Nokia 8's camera belongs in 2015, DxOMark report reveals

The Nokia 8 made its way to DxOMark over the week, with the first-gen HMD flagship registering camera scores that wouldn't look out of place on a device straight out of 2015.
Ricci Rox, 13 Jan 2018 20:57
Mark the date. (Source: Gizmochina)

Opinion | The U11 EYEs will be yet another overpriced device by HTC

The U11 EYEs will be HTC's next mid-range offering. It'd be a solid device if it were priced as a mid-ranger but rumors point towards a price tag above the US$500 mark.
Ricci Rox, 13 Jan 2018 20:54
The Mi A1. (Source: MIUI)

The Mi A1's Android Oreo update has been suspended due to concerns over performance issues

The Mi A1, against all apparent odds, received its stable Oreo update on the last day of 2017. The company has pulled the update, though, after feedback from users showed a number of bugs. Probably should have kept this one in beta for a while longer, but hindsight is 20/20.
Ricci Rox, 13 Jan 2018 20:42
The Xperia XZ1.

Deal | The Xperia XZ1 is available at the moment for just over US$540

The Xperia XZ1, one of Sony's flagship devices for 2017, is currently available on Amazon at an enticing price point of just $543.
Ricci Rox, 13 Jan 2018 20:27
Panasonic Toughbook CF-XZ6 Convertible Review

83% Panasonic Toughbook CF-XZ6 Convertible Review

A niche of its own. Panasonic is the manufacturer of the robust Toughbooks made for the military and use on building sites. The CF-XZ6 is supposed to attract regular business customers who would usually choose a Surface, Latitude, ThinkPad or EliteBook. Find out why the Toughbook has not quite managed to get out of its niche in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-7300U, HD Graphics 620, 12", 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jan 2018 19:18
 

ThinkPad Roadmap Leak 2018: ThinkPad A285 & A485 with Ryzen, T580p & ThinkPad P1 with Coffeelake Hexa-Core CPUs?

Lenovo has announced a new ThinkPad generation a few days ago, but not all models were updated. Now an internal Lenovo document has been leaked, which mentions some new ThinkPad models for the remainder of 2018.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jan 2018 00:52
Samsung Galaxy X render from 2017, foldable handset introduced behind closed doors at CES 2018

CES 2018 | Samsung Galaxy X unveiled during private event

Although the foldable Samsung Galaxy X will probably not hit the market before the end of the year, insiders familiar with the matter claim that an updated prototype has been shown at CES to a few chosen ones.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jan 2018 00:39

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