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Powercast PowerSpot wireless charger (Source: Powercast)

CES 2018 | Wireless charger with 80-feet range hits FCC

Powercast has just announced that its latest wireless charger to get certified by the FCC can deliver power to small, low-power gadgets at distances of up to 80 feet.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2017 18:58

Beta builds of Android Oreo for the LG G6 have started rolling out to Chinese users. (Source: GFan BBS)

LG G6 undergoing beta testing for Android Oreo

The LG G6 will be soon receiving the Android Oreo update as beta testing has started for users in China. This follows on the heels of the LG V30 receiving the final Oreo build in South Korea a few days ago.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Dec 2017 13:02

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android phablet battery drain bricked units problems late 2017

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 facing serious problems

According to multiple Galaxy Note 8 users, their high-end phablets simply died after the battery ran out, refusing to charge and boot up. For now, Samsung is investigating the problem and advises all those affected to contact its customer support service.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2017 12:32

The Apple Lisa computer in 1983. (Source: MacRumors)

Apple's Lisa OS source code to be released for free in 2018

Apple and Computer History Museum will jointly release the source code for Lisa, one of Apple's first commercial OSs to feature the GUI. The source code, currently being reviewed by Apple, will be made available for free in the public domain very soon.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Dec 2017 12:06

Huawei Mate 10 Android phablet coming to AT&T February 2018

Huawei Mate 10 coming to AT&T in February

Although we already heard that Huawei will enter the US market via AT&T and Verizon Wireless with the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, now we also know that the smaller of the two is scheduled to hit AT&T in February.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2017 11:15

Downloads for the desktop version of Ubuntu 17.10 have been temporarily stalled. (Source: OMG! Ubuntu)

Ubuntu 17.10 'Artful Aardvark' burrows into PC BIOSs causing boot issues

The latest Ubuntu release has a bug in the Intel SPI driver in the Linux kernel that seems to be corrupting UEFI firmware on certain Lenovo and Acer laptops leaving users with no options to change UEFI settings or select an alternative boot method.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Dec 2017 09:14

The Gigabyte GTX 1060 5 GB Windforce OC. (Source: Videocardz)

First pictures of the Gigabyte GTX 1060 5 GB surface online

The first pictures of the rumored NVIDIA GTX 1060 5 GB SKU card have surfaced online. The new Gigabyte card is identical to the GTX 1060 6 GB Windforce OC but comes with the NVIDIA GP106-350-K3-A1 GPU that supports up to 5 GB GDDR5 memory and reduced memory bandwidth.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Dec 2017 08:21

HTC to focus on fewer smartphone models for 2018 (Image source: HTC)

HTC may cut its 2018 smartphone lineup to just a few models

A slightly updated U11 Plus, brand new U12, and a short list of mid-range models will reportedly make up the entire HTC smartphone lineup for this coming year.

Allen Ngo, 28 Dec 2017 08:10

Eelo prototype software running on a LeEco Le2. (Source: eelo)

Eelo, the Google-less Android OS from the creator of Mandrake Linux

Eelo is a new non-profit project started by the founder of Mandrake Linux with the goal of creating a fully open-source smartphone environment (Android, associated software, and associated services). It is in the early stages but they already have some functioning Google-less prototypes.

Craig Ward, 27 Dec 2017 23:05

Amazon acquires smart home camera maker Blink

Blink is a company that makes affordable video doorbells and security cameras for both indoor and outdoor use. The financial terms of its acquisition by Amazon have not been disclosed.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2017 18:48

OnePlus 5 Android flagship receives OxygenOS 5.0 update based on Android Oreo

OnePlus 5 gets Android Oreo via OxygenOS 5.0

Thanks to OxygenOS 5.0, the OnePlus 5 flagship finally gets all the Android Oreo features, but also the latest security patch from Google. Face Unlock is also on its way, but was not included in this build.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2017 17:15

The 'Surface Phone' is rumored to be foldable device like the Microsoft Courier. (Source: All About Windows Phone)

Microsoft India chief keeps the possibility of a 'Surface Phone' open

In an interview to Digit, Microsoft India President, Anant Maheswari, did not deny the existence of a Surface Phone but also did not reply in the affirmative. He also touched upon some points about the broader availability of Microsoft products and services in the Indian market.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 13:46

Amazon Prime gained 4 million users in just one week

This holiday season was excellent for Amazon, with twice as many Fire TV Sticks purchased compared to last year's same period, while no less than 4 million people signed up for Amazon Prime in just one week.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2017 11:55

The new GP106-350-K3-A1 core. (Source: Expreview)

NVIDIA to launch exclusive GTX 1060 variant with 5 GB VRAM

NVIDIA will soon be launching a new variant of GeForce GTX 1060 with 5 GB GDDR5 VRAM. The card is meant to be sold in bulk to cybercafes and will be exclusive to the Chinese market.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 11:13

The Moto G4 Plus can now be flashed with a 64-bit custom ROM.

64-bit custom ROM support now available for the Moto G4 Plus

The Moto G4 Plus can now get 64-bit custom ROMs thanks to the fine folks at XDA. Except for the system server process, all other processes now run in native 64-bit code.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 10:58

Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem (Source: Reuters)

Bank of Israel might issue cryptocurrency

An anonymous source revealed that The Bank of Israel is taking into account the introduction of cryptocurrency in the country's economy by the end of 2019 to allow for faster payments and to reduce the amount of cash in circulation.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2017 10:51

Garmin Vivofit 4 activity tracker (Source: Garmin)

Garmin Vivofit 4 now official

Although it lacks some advanced features, the Garmin Vivofit 4 activity tracker comes for less than 80 bucks and promises to deliver more than a year of autonomy on two SR43 replaceable batteries.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2017 09:55

LG has announced Android Oreo rollout for the South Korean market. (Source: LG)

LG V30 gets a taste of Oreo in South Korea sans Treble

LG has announced on its Korean website that it is rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo to its V30 handset. The update is currently rolling out in the Korean market but users have found that it does not support Project Treble.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 09:31

Energous Mid Field WattUp wireless charging technology (Source: Energous Corporation)

Wireless charger with 3-feet range gets certified

Energous Corporation has just certified a technology that allows the manufacturing of wireless chargers with a range of up to 3 feet. It supports multiple devices at once for contact and non-contact wireless charging and is compatible with virtually all small electronics, including tablets.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2017 08:00

Huawei's purported 2018 roadmap. (Source: Gadgety.co.il)

Huawei's leaked roadmap gives a glimpse of what's to come in 2018, P20 in tow

A roadmap of what is supposed to come out of Huawei's stables in 2018 has surfaced during one of the presentations by the handset maker's Israeli importer. While we are already aware of the upcoming Mate 10 series, there was a revelation of sorts about the P20 sometime in Q2 2018.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 06:29

Man dies while playing a VR video game in Russia

A 44-year-old Russian man has been reported dead after he crashed into a glass table and suffered significant wounds while playing a VR video game in his apartment.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 15:01

ASUS ROG Strix GL702VS 17.3". (Source: Amazon)

Deal | The ASUS ROG Strix GL702VS gets a $300 price slash

The 17.3" Asus ROG Strix GL702VS with the 8 GB GTX 1070, Intel i7-7700HQ, and 75 GHz G-Sync display is currently available on Amazon for US$1399.99, US$300 off its regular price.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 14:46

The Honor 9 Lite is Honor's latest addition. (Source: Honor)

Honor has sold 40 million Honor X devices till date

Honor is gearing up to be heavy competitiors in the mid-range segment. The company has announced the achievement of the 40 million shipments for devices in its X-series, starting with the Honor 4X released in 2014.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 14:24

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 to feature 7-inch display, 5500 mAh battery, Snapdragon 660

The Mi Max series offers large devices with hefty batteries, so it's no surprise that the next device in the series, the Mi Max 3, will turn the dial to the extreme, with a larger display, bigger battery, and a SoC upgrade.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 14:23

The OnePlus 6 has also been rumored to mimic the iPhone X's design. (Source: CNET)

OnePlus 6 to feature under-display fingerprint sensor

OnePlus' next device, the OnePlus 6, may just feature the much-heralded under-display fingerprint sensor, and sources claim the phone could be released early as March 2018.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 14:09

Android One Moto X4 receives Oreo

The Moto X4 was initially launched as an Android One phone, which guarantees timely updates due to its affiliation with Google. Users of the device received Oreo updates a few days ago.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 13:52

Mining with a PNY graphics card will automatically void its warranty

Cryptocurrency miners may be ruining the warranties for gamers who are actually using the graphics cards for their original intended purposes.

Allen Ngo, 26 Dec 2017 03:50

The Huawei MateBook D gets an year-end refresh. (Source: MyDrivers)

Huawei makes a year-end splash with the refreshed MateBook D

Huawei has launched the refreshed MateBook D for 2018. Currently available for the Chinese market, the new version of the MateBook D comes in three variants with 8th gen Intel Core processors and the NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GPU.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Dec 2017 02:59

The AMD 400-series chipset gets a listing on the PCI-SIG. (Source: Videocardz)

AMD Promontory 400-series chipset with support for next gen Ryzen coming soon

We could soon see AMD launch its 400-series chipset close to Ryzen 2000's launch early next year. Existing 300-series boards will, however, continue to be compatible with the next generation Ryzen CPUs.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Dec 2017 13:42

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) Android smartphone leaked image (Source: WinFuture/Roland Quandt)

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) surfaces online

The 5-inch Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) is an affordable handset with a case made of plastic, capacitive front buttons, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 1.5 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage. The latest rumors claim it will launch in Russia for the equivalent of about US$136.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Dec 2017 08:25

No more 32-bit love from NVIDIA. (Source: Digital Trends)

32-bit NVIDIA drivers will soon be passe

The upcoming version 390 of NVIDIA's graphic driver will be the last to officially support 32-bit OSs. Barring a year's more time of security support for 32-bit drivers, all new features and enhancements will take the 64-bit route going forward.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Dec 2017 07:28

Acer Predator Helios 300. (Source: NotebookCheck)

Acer's holiday sales especially strong for gaming laptops and Chromebooks

Acer has reported some independent sales figures showing North American sales during the November holiday period increased by 300% for gaming laptops and 250% for Chromebooks, while the overall sales increase over the same period was also strong.

Craig Ward, 22 Dec 2017 23:53

Next-gen Apple Watch might feature an advanced heart monitor

Although the Apple Watch already features heart monitoring capabilities, the tech giant headquartered in Cupertino is currently testing a smartwatch that sports an EKG capable of detecting some cardiac problems before they become serious.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Dec 2017 23:23

Civilization VI hits the Apple iPad, first full Civ game for tablets

Civilization VI now available for iPads

More than just becoming available for Apple's tablets, Civilization VI is also the first game in the series to deliver the full desktop experience to those playing it on a slate.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Dec 2017 18:55

Honor 9 Lite launched, quad cameras in tow

Honor has released the Honor 9 Lite, with the device featuring four cameras, while shipping with a price tag as low as US$180.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 18:35

The ZTE Axon 7. (Source: Digital Trends)

ZTE Axon 7 to receive Oreo by April 2018

The ZTE Axon 7 was a fan favorite, as it offered flagship features at a mid-range price point. Users of the device will enjoy the perks of Oreo, too, although they'll have to wait for a few more months.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 18:25

The Moto Z2 Force receives Oreo update, soak test for Moto Z begins

Motorola has sent out Oreo beta updates to Moto Z2 Force users in Brazil, with the posted Release Note pointing towards a full rollout in the coming days.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 18:18

HMD has been mostly successful on its climb to the top. (Source: Yle)

HMD sold 21 million phones in Q3

A report by IDC has estimated HMD's total mobile phone sales for Q3 to sit at the 21 million shipments mark. That figure, of course, accounts for both feature phones and smartphones.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 18:08

Mi 6X to feature iPhone X-esque dual rear camera placement

Xiaomi's Mi 5X was overshadowed by the Mi A1, even though both devices were, for all intents and purposes, the same. A leak has surfaced that suggests that the Mi 5X's successor, the Mi 6X, will adopt the same vertical dual rear camera placement seen on the iPhone X.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 17:58

YouTube on a tablet, AmazonTube apparently in the works

Amazon might be working on a competitor for YouTube

Amazon seems to aim at Google's YouTube these days, since the online commerce giant already registered a few URLs such as AmazonOpenTube.com, not to mention the trademark requests with the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2017 19:55

Second generation Samsung 10 nm DDR4 chips enter mass production (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung begins mass production of second generation 10 nm DDR4 memory

Less than two years after the launch of its first 10 nm DRAM product, Samsung begins mass production of second generation 10 nm DDR4 memory chips. The company's plans for the future include DDR5, HBM3, LPDDR5, as well as GDDR6 memory chips.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2017 18:45

CES 2018 | Wireless charger with 80-feet range hits FCC

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LG G6 undergoing beta testing for Android Oreo

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 facing serious problems

Apple's Lisa OS source code to be released for free in 2018

Huawei Mate 10 coming to AT&T in February

Ubuntu 17.10 'Artful Aardvark' burrows into PC BIOSs causing boot issues

First pictures of the Gigabyte GTX 1060 5 GB surface online

HTC may cut its 2018 smartphone lineup to just a few models

The best alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

Eelo, the Google-less Android OS from the creator of Mandrake Linux

Amazon acquires smart home camera maker Blink

OnePlus 5 gets Android Oreo via OxygenOS 5.0

Microsoft India chief keeps the possibility of a 'Surface Phone' open

Amazon Prime gained 4 million users in just one week

NVIDIA to launch exclusive GTX 1060 variant with 5 GB VRAM

64-bit custom ROM support now available for the Moto G4 Plus

Bank of Israel might issue cryptocurrency

Garmin Vivofit 4 now official

LG V30 gets a taste of Oreo in South Korea sans Treble

Wireless charger with 3-feet range gets certified

Huawei's leaked roadmap gives a glimpse of what's to come in 2018, P20 in tow

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Man dies while playing a VR video game in Russia

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