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Aug 11, 2017
Nintendo Switch with removable Joycon controllers. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo sued over joycon controller design, meanwhile NVIDIA says Nintendo are "innovators"

NVIDIA has praised Nintendo for being innovators and risk takers for their successful Switch console. Meanwhile, Nintendo is facing a lawsuit from Gamevice, who claim that the detachable controller design of the switch infringes on patents they own and use with their product line.
Craig Ward, 11 Aug 2017 19:52
A leaked render of the LG V30.

LG V30 Plus to launch alongside standard V30 model

The LG V30 will not be alone when it debuts later this month. It will be joined by the V30 Plus, a more robust version of itself which will include boosted specs and some features missing from the standard V30. Of course, with better features comes a higher price tag.
John Garcia, 11 Aug 2017 19:25
The Moto GamePad Mod. (Source: Motorola)

Gamepad Moto Mod will go on sale August 25

The GamePad mod for the Moto Z series of devices now has a set release date. August 25 is when the device will reach the hands of customers who have pre-ordered it, as well as when it will be available from Verizon online and retail stores.
John Garcia, 11 Aug 2017 19:20
The EVGA SC17 1080 G-SYNC gaming laptop. (Source: EVGA)

The EVGA SC17 1080 G-SYNC gaming laptop is now available

This latest gaming laptop from EVGA is designed for maximum performance. Its overclock-friendly specs and software make it appealing to hardcore users; unfortunately, its high price erodes some of its allure.
John Garcia, 11 Aug 2017 19:15
Google Camera 4.4 settings screen, new features include selfie flash and double-tap zoom

Google Camera update brings double-tap to zoom feature

Version 4.4 of Google's camera software is now available via Google Play and comes with a new toggle for switching between camera functions and the ability to double-tap to zoom.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 18:55
Samsung Contacts update reveals possible Bixby global launch (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung Bixby might go global

Without any official confirmation of a Bixby global launch yet, Samsung updated its Contacts app and added "Bixby English global launching" to its changelog. For now, the US remains the only market where Bixby is available with English language support.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 17:00
Intel recently aquired Mobileye, the Israeli car sensor and software company. (Source: Mobileye)

Intel building their own fleet of self-driving cars

After recently completing their purchase of Mobileye, the Israeli self-driving vehicle sensor company, Intel announced that they would build a fleet of 100 vehicles to perform data collection and safety testing of the technology. These cars will be based in the United States, Israel, and parts of Europe and this means that Intel joins the likes of Waymo (Alphabet/Google) and GM who also have self-driving fleets.
Craig Ward, 11 Aug 2017 16:36
Lenovo Phab2 Android phablet will not receive Nougat update

No Nougat updates for the Lenovo Phab lineup

Although not upgrading the software of the original 2015 Phab handset anymore is something one would expect, Lenovo has decided to leave the Project Tango AR-enabled Phab2 Pro without an Android Nougat update as well.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 15:45
The malicious software is activated whrn the DNA sequencer analyzes the data. (Source: Shutterstock)

Biohackers splice malware directly into DNA strands

Scientists came up with a plan to infect computers using altered human DNA. The malicious code is activated when the altered human genetic code is analyzed by a DNA sequencer that is hooked to a computer network.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Aug 2017 14:46
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations highlights (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations coming this fall

This upcoming Windows 10 edition will come this fall with the following highlights: the ReFS file system, SMB Direct file sharing, persistent memory, and expanded hardware support.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 14:45
The Surface Pro has faces issues with power management, throttling, backlight bleed, and even noise.

Microsoft defends Surface family after Consumer Reports labels Surface products "unreliable"

Microsoft executive Panos Panay has attempted to defend the reliability of Microsoft's Surface family of products following Consumer Reports's failure to recommend the Surface products based on surveyed high rates of failure.
Douglas Black, 11 Aug 2017 14:31
Anker Eufy Genie smart speaker, cheapest Alexa device on the market mid-August 2017

Anker Eufy Genie launches with Alexa support

Priced at just US$34.99, this new smart speaker is the cheapest Alexa-enabled device available on the market right now. Its set of Alexa capabilities is limited, but at least it can be connected to another audio system to improve the sound quality it provides.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 11:45
This is an Ethereum mining rig that uses 6 Nvidia GPUs to increase mining profitability. (Source: mybroadband.co.za)

Nvidia announces US$2.2 billion earnings for Q2 2018 fiscal year, due in part to cryptocurrency mining

Nvidia's earnings for Q2 2018 seem to have been boosted in part by the cryptominers who hog GPUs to increase the profitability of the Ethereum miners. Revenues for Nvidia are up 56% from Q2 2017, cumulating US$2.23.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Aug 2017 11:39
The Redmi Note 4 was released in January 2017. (Source: Gearbest)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 gets Nougat update

The Redmi Note 4 was released in January and has finally received a Nougat update. It's nice of Xiaomi to keep users of budget devices in mind but considering Android O will launch within the next few weeks, this is still rather disappointing.
Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2017 11:07
Fitbit Watch smartwatch renders leak online mid-August 2017

Upcoming Fitbit Watch leaks online

The unofficial renders that surfaced online reveal a handset that looks similar to the Fitbit Blaze and the rumors claim it will hit the market in silver, rose gold, and dark steel finish.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 10:40
MSI GT75VR 7RF Titan Pro (i7-7820HK, GTX 1080) Laptop Review

87% MSI GT75VR 7RF Titan Pro (i7-7820HK, GTX 1080) Laptop Review

RGB trip. Although ultra-slim casings are the current trend, MSI presents the GT75VR, a bulky gaming laptop that combines all the advantages and disadvantages of a desktop replacement and relies on a mechanical keyboard with colorful lighting. Our test clarifies whether the total concept is still up-to-date.
Intel Core i7-7820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 11 Aug 2017 10:34
It's loss after loss for LeEco (Source: Mobileworldlive)

LeEco troubles continue as company closes only shop in Russia

Chinese company LeEco has been in dire straits over the last few months, with their attempts at expanding into the Indian, American, and European markets meeting with significant stumbling blocks. This time, reports have claimed that the company's only shop in Moscow is facing closure.
Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2017 09:49
Samsung Internet Browser Beta Content Blockers settings, app now available for all Android handsets

Samsung Internet Browser Beta now available for non-Samsung devices

The last time we heard about Samsung's browser for Android, it was only available for the company's own handsets and Google Nexus phones running Lollipop or later. Now, any Android device with Lollipop on board can run this piece of code, although it is still in beta stage.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 09:30
HP Omen 17 (7700HQ, GTX 1070, Full-HD) Laptop Review

85% HP Omen 17 (7700HQ, GTX 1070, Full-HD) Laptop Review

The Omen's New Clothes HP has redesigned it's Omen 17 gaming series' case. Does the new chassis address our criticism from last year's device? What are the full-time gamer's improvements?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 3.8 kg
Christian Hintze, 11 Aug 2017 03:24
Aug 10, 2017
The Chuwi LapBook Air 14.1 could visually be mistaken for an Apple product if not for the logo on the back. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi teases a new Lapbook Air which can be mistaken for a Macbook Air

Chuwi have teased a new product which imitates the MacBook Air but with a thin bezel design that allows a 14.1-inch screen. Chuwi claim that the LapBook Air gets as thin as 6 mm, while retaining at least two full sized USB ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Craig Ward, 10 Aug 2017 23:57
Dell slashes $250 off the Inspiron 7567 ahead of IFA 2017 (Source: Dell)

Dell slashes $250 off the Inspiron 7567 ahead of IFA 2017

The heavily advertised Inspiron 7567 now starts for just $750 USD with the i5-7300HQ CPU, GTX 1050 GPU, 8 GB of RAM, 1 TB HDD, and IPS FHD display. Is a new replacement already down the pipeline?
Allen Ngo, 10 Aug 2017 23:29
Windows 10 collects more telemetry data than previous versions of the operating system. (Source: Microsoft)

71 percent of Windows 10 Creators Update users send Microsoft their full telemetry data

Microsoft has reduced the amount of telemetry data collected under the 'basic' diagnostic option to be compliant with privacy laws and customer desires. However, 71 percent of Creators Update users still opt to send full diagnostic data to Microsoft including browsing and typing data.
Craig Ward, 10 Aug 2017 22:45
Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Android smartphone surfaces online before official launch

Three Asus ZenFone 4 handsets surface online

Although these new models have not been announced yet, the product listing pages for the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Selfie, and ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro went live on Asus France's official website.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 21:40
Maze Comet teaser reveals a metal and leather case, octa-core MediaTek processor, and more

Maze Comet coming in September

Not long after the attractive low-cost Blade and the (more or less) bezel-less Alpha, Chinese startup Maze Mobile promises to come up with a 5.7-inch handset made using leather and metal that reminds us of Vertu's latest luxury phones.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 19:55
25 percent of Surface Pro owners will experience reliability issues, claims Consumer Reports

25 percent of Surface Pro owners will experience reliability issues, claims Consumer Reports

Meanwhile, Apple is sitting happily at first place for having the most reliable laptops and tablets.
Allen Ngo, 10 Aug 2017 19:35
PayPal corporate HQ, Swift Financial joins PayPal

PayPal buys Swift Financial

The goal of this new corporate acquisition is to help increase small business owners access to capital and better provide credit to merchants who are not using PayPal's services yet.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 19:15
Friends with benefits — Kaspersky and Microsoft seem to have reconciled their differences with respect to security in Windows 10. (Source: Kaspersky)

Kaspersky withdraws antitrust claim after Microsoft offers to make Windows 10 more AV vendor friendly

It appears that Microsoft and Kaspersky have come to terms with respect to the latter's demands of a more antivirus vendor friendly approach in Windows 10 resulting in withdrawal of all antitrust allegations against Microsoft by Kaspersky.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Aug 2017 19:10
Exciting: the MacBook Pro's video playback runs 135 minutes longer in full screen mode - the length of an entire feature film.

Apple MacBook Pro 15: How to get 2 more hours of battery life with this simple trick

(Update) Sometimes, the things our reviewers uncover are downright fascinating: power consumption on the new MacBook Pro 15 is significantly lower in full screen than in regular window mode. Consequently, battery life is improved by a stunning 135 minutes or, in other words, the length of an entire feature film. This does not apply to Windows, though.
Alexander Fagot, 10 Aug 2017 18:35
Facebook Watch - Watchlist section, Facebook video platform launching August 2017

Facebook Watch now official

Facebook's video platform called Watch is now official, although some of the details are not public yet and the service is on a limited rollout in the US. However, full availability is expected soon.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 18:00
BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition Android flagship availability to improve

BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition coming soon to new markets

This handset with more storage and memory than the regular KEYone arrived as an exclusive edition for India, and now a teaser for IFA 2017 suggests that more markets would follow this fall.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 17:05
Oppo R11 FC Barcelona limited edition smartphone launches in China mid-August 2017

Oppo R11 FC Barcelona edition to hit China next week

This limited edition football-themed Android smartphone will be available starting on August 18 for a price of around US$522. Unfortunately, there is no information about its release in other countries for now.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 16:02
Sony developed the educational blockchain using he IBM Cloud and the Hyperledger Fabric 1.0 framework. (Source: Sony)

Sony wants to provide increased cybersecurity for educational institutions through blockchain tech

Recognizing the potential of the blockchain tech, Sony is looking to provide an educational system based on the highly acclaimed Hyperledger Fabric 1.0 framework. The blockchain-based system records information in a difficult to falsify way and controls access to recorded information, making it possible to reliably disclose information to authorized third parties.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Aug 2017 14:08
T-Mobile REVVL Android smartphone now available

T-Mobile REVVL now official

This US$125 handset runs Android Nougat and features a 5.5-inch HD display, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, a fingerprint reader, as well as a 3,000 mAh battery and quite average cameras that use 5 MP and 13 MP sensors.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 12:35
Gionee A1 Lite Android smartphone now available in India

Gionee A1 Lite launches in India

This 5.3-inch affordable handset with a 20 MP front camera and a MediaTek MT6753V processor under the hood can be acquired in India starting today for around US$234. The only two color choices available are gold and black.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 11:10
The leaked render depicts an almost 100% screen-to-body ratio for the Mi MIX 2. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 gets leaked all-screen front render

The leaked render presents the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 as an almost bezel-less smartphone that integrates a piezoelectric speaker, but does away with the front camera. The new model is thinner and is expected to hit the Chinese market this mid-September for US$748.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Aug 2017 10:33
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Android phablet gets Nougat update

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) gets Android Nougat

This 5.7-inch premium mid-range handset launched in early 2017 but only had Android Marshmallow on board back then. Now, the Nougat update is finally available for it. The new firmware brings Samsung Pass, Dual Messenger, and improved always-on capabilities.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 09:55
Disney Princess: Charmed Adventures is one of 42 titles the suit alleges to collect personal information of children without parental consent. (Source: Disney)

Disney sued for allegedly illegally collecting data on children with smartphone apps

Disney is being sued along with three software companies for creating software targeted at young children that collect personal information and send it to advertisers without the consent of parents. Disney has signaled it aims to face the suit in court.
Douglas Black, 10 Aug 2017 05:45
Aug 9, 2017
A PlayStation 4 controller utilising DualShock 4 vibration technology. (Source: Sony)

Immersion CEO claims Sony's DualShock technology lags behind Microsoft and Nintendo

The President and CEO of Immersion Corporation, a company which develops game controller vibration features, is claiming that Sony's DualShock is using 90's technology, putting it well behind the competition. Immersion currently licenses their technology to Microsoft and Nintendo.
Craig Ward, 09 Aug 2017 23:58
The Garmin Vivofit 3 looks less like a fitness tracker and more like a smartwatch. (Image source: Wareable)

Garmin Vivoactive 3 takes design cues from other smartwatches in leaked photos

The upcoming fitness tracker from Garmin features a round face and an overhauled UI more reminiscent of Garmin's own Fenix line of wearables. This may position the Vivoactive 3 against competing smartwatches, especially Fitbit's upcoming smartwatch.
Sam Medley, 09 Aug 2017 23:32
Source: VK.com

Leaked images show off YotaPhone 3

Images of what may be the upcoming Yota 3 have just been leaked. The images show off a much thinner and more modern looking smartphone than Yota's previous devices. On display is an elliptical fingerprint reader, a beautiful AMOLED main screen, and a 720p E-Ink secondary screen.
Sam Medley, 09 Aug 2017 22:33
Acer Chromebook 11 C771 now available starting at US$280

Acer Chromebook 11 C771 hits the market

This new Chromebook comes with an 11.6-inch IPS display and has the Intel Celeron 3855U processor under the hood, carrying a price tag of US$280. The touchscreen variant retails for US$50 more, and more powerful variants are expected to arrive soon.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2017 20:25
Outlook.com was released in 2012 to replace Microsoft's aging Hotmail platform. (Source: Microsoft)

Outlook.com beta shows a redesigned look with useful new features

Microsoft is beta testing the third redesign to Outlook.com during the products five-year life span. Changes include putting an emphasis on search, improving smart inbox features such as adding restaurant locations and rating when mentioned by name, attachment previews in the inbox, and animated GIFs.
Craig Ward, 09 Aug 2017 20:13
Lenovo K8 Note launch event, sales begin August 18

Lenovo K8 Note launches in India

This Lenovo handset comes with a MediaTek Helio X23 processor and runs pure Android 7.1.1 Nougat, leaving aside the company's custom interface recently known as Vibe Pure and introduced as Vibe a few years ago.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2017 18:35
OS-ception: Ubuntu running in a Windows Server VM (Source: MSDN)

Windows Subsystem for Linux now available on a Windows Server near you

The Windows Subsystem on Linux (WSL) can now be deployed on Windows Server installations starting with Build 16257, making it easy for IT admins to run that elusive Linux command line tool without having to install and configure an entire virtual machine or disk installation.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Aug 2017 18:24
Motorola Stream wireless earbuds audio accessory coming to the US in September 2017

Motorola Stream wireless earbuds coming to the US next month

This new audio accessory made by Binatone and branded by Motorola is available for purchase only in the UK at this time, for a price of around US$105. These earbuds come with a charging case and work with both Google Now and Apple Siri.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2017 17:10
Even the HP Elite X3 might not get OS feature updates going forward. (Source: AAWP)

"We'll explain things when we're ready", says a Microsoft rep about Windows 10 Mobile

In a rather reticent tweet, Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc has tweeted that the company is not yet ready to go public with plans regarding the future of the ill-fated Windows 10 Mobile. For fans of the platform however, it has opened up more questions than answers.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Aug 2017 16:55
One cent less but those are just semantics, really. (Source: Gizmochina)

The Blackview A7 brings dual rear cameras to town for less than $40

The Blackview A7 is without a doubt the cheapest smartphone to feature dual rear cameras. Less than 40 bucks for such a device is a pretty good deal, though it must be said that dual rear sensors don't imply better camera performance.
Ricci Rox, 09 Aug 2017 16:00
Gigaset GS170 Smartphone Review

78% Gigaset GS170 Smartphone Review

Back to the roots. A few years ago, smartphones with a removable battery were a dime a dozen. Nowadays such devices are rather rare. The new entry-level smartphone by the German manufacturer Gigaset is such a device. You can find out in our extensive test, how the GS170 model fares against the strong competition.
Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 139 g
Marcus Herbrich, 09 Aug 2017 15:45
The M5 Note was released in December last year. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu M6 Note with dual rear cameras to launch on August 23

The Meizu M6 Note is Meizu's mid-range offering for the year, and it looks to be an impressive offering for the price touted, with a sheet of features including MediaTek's Helio P25, a metal unibody, and a 4000mAh battery.
Ricci Rox, 09 Aug 2017 15:21
Disney leaving Netflix, to launch own streaming service soon

Disney leaving Netflix

The Walt Disney Company has just unveiled that its ESPN-branded video streaming service would debut in early 2018, followed one year later by a new direct-to-consumer Disney-branded service.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2017 14:45

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