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Aug 7, 2017
The non-X versions of the Threadripper CPUs would feature reduced boost clocks, but can still be easily overclocked. (Source: AMD)

Motherboard manufacturers list unannounced 1920 Threadripper CPU, other non-X versions could follow

The non-X 1920 Threadripper CPU could be considerably cheaper than the X variant, and even though it could end up with reduced boosts clocks, the multipliers are most likely remaining unlocked to further provide excellent overclocking potential.
Bogdan Solca, 07 Aug 2017 11:14
Leatherman Tempo Tread Watch wearable coming November 2017

Leatherman announces its first timepiece

The Tempo Tread Watch features stainless steel links that can be equipped with interchangeable tools, similar to the existing Leatherman Tread bands. This timepiece would be Leatherman's first watch and is scheduled to hit the market in November.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2017 10:10
Microsoft Arrow Launcher Icon layout settings page, version 3.8.0 now available

Arrow Launcher 3.8.0 now available

This new update to Microsoft's launcher app for Android devices does not bring any major changes. However, next to the usual tweaks and fixes, there are a few obvious improvements in the Contacts, Calendars, and News Cards areas.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2017 08:25
Aug 6, 2017
PhoneSoap 2.0

PhoneSoap uses a UV sanitizing system to keep your phone bacteria-free

Did you know that your smartphone harbors eighteen times the number of germs on the handle of a public toilet? Well, you do now, and that's as scary a thought as you think it is.
Ricci Rox, 06 Aug 2017 23:44
Verizon releases security update for Samsung's flagship phones... from 2015

Verizon releases security update for Samsung's flagship phones... from 2015

A new update for the Verizon Galaxy S5, Note 4, and Note Edge will roll out over the next few weeks, patching a few security holes and fixing some call-related bugs.
Sam Medley, 06 Aug 2017 21:26
Thermal compound applied correctly. (Source: EKWB)

Liquid metal found to be the most effective in a massive thermal compound test by Tom's Hardware

A tester at Tom's Hardware has just published the results of a huge 85 product test of thermal compounds to measure the impact they have on cooling performance and usability. Liquid metal was found to be the most efficient, but there was a smaller difference across the board than we would have expected.
Craig Ward, 06 Aug 2017 21:18
At 12 liters the Corsair ONE is certainly small form-factor and has a small foot print to match, however it is quite tall in order to still support non-custom components. (Source: Corsair)

Specification upgrade for the small form factor Corsair ONE PRO

Corsair has three new configuration options for the Corsair ONE PRO after updating specs on an existing model and introducing two new variants. Buyers can now choose a GTX 1080 Ti, up to 32 GB of RAM, and receive NVMe drives as default.
Craig Ward, 06 Aug 2017 15:55
It took just thirteen years to get to these heights. (Source: Hillary Fox)

Statistics show Facebook's dominance over the Android app market

A list by Prioridata has revealed the top ten apps in the world, with Facebook-affiliated apps taking up six slots.
Ricci Rox, 06 Aug 2017 11:00
Apple now controls nearly one-third of the tablet market (Source: Apple)

Apple now controls nearly one-third of the tablet market

The traditional tablet market may be past its prime. Unless if you're Apple, Huawei, or Amazon, then YoY shipment numbers are likely doomed towards a downward spiral.
Allen Ngo, 06 Aug 2017 07:13
Aug 5, 2017
Source: T-Mobile

Leaks show off T-Mobile's budget-oriented REVVL T1 smartphone

T-Mobile has leaked information on the upcoming REVVL T1 via a support page for the device on their website. The budget-oriented device looks to be a competitor to other budget champs like the Motorola Moto E4.
Sam Medley, 05 Aug 2017 23:19
BLU's tweet announcing their product are back online. (Source: Twitter)

BLU phones back on Amazon following privacy fears

After privacy concerns caused Amazon to delist some phones by budget smartphone manufacturer BLU, the products are once again available through the online retailer. Although BLU has denied allegations of any wrongdoing, privacy issues with budget Android phones may remain a concern.
Sam Medley, 05 Aug 2017 22:47
The WannaCry hackers are taking a risk emptying their bitcoin wallets. (Source: HypnoArt/Pixabay)

WannaCry hackers empty their wallets

The three ransom wallets associated with the WannaCry ransomware have been monitored by law-enforcement for the last three months. A few days ago the total Bitcoin balances were transferred from each of those wallets into a number of smaller ones as the hackers start the process of trying to make any cash withdrawals untraceable.
Craig Ward, 05 Aug 2017 21:53
Nokia 5 Smartphone Review

83% Nokia 5 Smartphone Review

Successful comeback. After the divorce from Microsoft, Nokia has already come back with several new smartphones. With the 5.2-inch Nokia 5 mid-range model, the manufacturer scored promptly, since there is much to like and only little not to like in its offerings.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937), Adreno 505, 5.2", 148 g
Manuel Masiero, 05 Aug 2017 20:29
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better-looking device. (Source: XDA Developers)

Deal | You can snag an Honor 8 for less than $300

The Honor 8 sports a 5.2" FHD display, up to 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, and HiSilicon's Kirin 950.
Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2017 18:54
The Lian-Li desk-case is sleek but expensive. (Source: Lian-Li)

Lian-Li standing-desk computer case now available at US$2100 MSRP

The Lian-Li standing desk PC-case which was announced back at CES is now a available for purchase. The desk is made of iron, aluminium, and tempered glass but has an MSRP of US$2100 without any computer parts inside.
Craig Ward, 05 Aug 2017 18:07
Huawei are kings of the Chinese smartphone, with OPPO a close second. (Source: China Daily Europe)

Huawei set to enter partnership with AT&T

Huawei is on course to reach a partnership with telecommunications giants AT&T that will see its flagships sold by the carrier in the US.
Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2017 11:26
Having an Apple watch could become much more than the status symbol it currently is with the addition of its own cellular connection. (Source: Apple)

New Apple Watch will pack an LTE modem, eschewing the need for an iPhone

A Bloomberg report referencing trusted sources claims that Apple is getting ready to release an LTE-enabled Apple Watch towards the end of the year. The addition of an LTE modem in the Watch would mean the device could operate completely independently, increasing its appeal.
Douglas Black, 05 Aug 2017 05:15
Aug 4, 2017
Traditional light mode with color customization (left) and new dark mode with color customization (right). (Source: Own)

You can now send money using Skype and set the interface to dark mode

Microsoft has released two feature updates to their Skype iOS and Android apps in quick succession. The first brought PayPal integration to iOS and Android apps, while the second adds a dark mode option to the Android app which helps reduce eye strain eye strain during night use.
Craig Ward, 04 Aug 2017 23:38
Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Android phablet first Tango-enabled handset to hit the market

Lenovo phones to feature stock Android from now on

After moving from Vibe UI to Vibe Pure UI with the launch of the K6 Power, Lenovo is now ready to deliver only pure Android handsets, and the first one is expected to be the K8 Note. This handset is scheduled for launch in India, on August 9.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2017 23:15
Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G (7200U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

83% Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G (7200U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

Arduous all-rounder. Acer's brand-new multimedia all-rounder is equipped with an IPS panel, an SSD+HDD combo, and a GPU suitable for gaming. In addition, it surprised us with its very long battery life.
Intel Core i5-7200U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 Aug 2017 23:02
A leaked image shows the Sharp Aquos S2 in gold.

Sharp will launch the bezel-less Aquos S2 on August 8

Sharp has confirmed the Aquos S2 and announced a launch event that will take place in a couple of days. The new smartphone is intended for Chinese consumers and will be available to buy on August 8.
John Garcia, 04 Aug 2017 22:04
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness tracker, Xiaomi leads the wearable market

Xiaomi dominates the wearable market

With a 17.1 percent estimated market share in the second quarter, Xiaomi is now the leader of the wearable market, ahead of Fitbit and Apple, reveals a recent report by Strategy Analytics.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2017 20:15
A screenshot of Best Buy's landing page for the Essential Phone. (Source: BestBuy.com)

Essential Phone shows up on Best Buy website

The Essential Phone has been listed on Best Buy's online store. Sprint and unlocked models in black and white colors are up on the site, although they're not available for pre-order yet.
John Garcia, 04 Aug 2017 19:52
Fujitsu LifeBook U937 (Core i5, Full-HD) Laptop Review

88% Fujitsu LifeBook U937 (Core i5, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Security Business Smaller, slimmer, more secure – this could be the new motto of the top-range ultra-mobile business sector. The U937 is hoping to overtake its competition with a weight of 950 grams (~2.1 lb), a lot of security features and LTE support. Find out if it has succeeded in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 13.3", 950 g
Christian Hintze, 04 Aug 2017 19:42
The Meizu Pro 7 launched with MediaTek's Helio X30 flagship a few weeks ago. (Source: Android Authority)

OPPO and Vivo to make return to old MediaTek ways

Hopefully, the return of two industry giants like OPPO and Vivo helps in getting MediaTek back to the relatively impressive heights it was at before, if only for the benefits competition in the industry offers to consumers.
Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2017 18:59
Face Off: Asus Zephyrus is Bad Bang for the Buck

Face Off: Asus Zephyrus is Bad Bang for the Buck

Max-Qonfusion Why buy a 4 kg 17-inch gaming notebook when a 2 kg 15-inch alternative is available with nearly the same graphics performance? We compare the ultrathin Asus Zephyrus against the hulking G701VI and Alienware 17 R4 to see what benefits and drawbacks there really are if going the Max-Q route.
Allen Ngo, 04 Aug 2017 18:27
Confirmed: Lenovo's AMD ThinkPads A275 and A475 are based on the X270 and T470

Confirmed: Lenovo's AMD ThinkPads A275 and A475 are based on the X270 and T470

When the model-names A275 and A475 surfaced a few weeks ago, it was mere speculation. Now we have the confirmation: These two models are based on the enterprise ThinkPads of the T-Series and X-Series.
Benjamin Herzig, 04 Aug 2017 16:35
Moto E4 Plus Android smartphone finally available in the US early August 2017

Moto E4 Plus finally hits the US market

This 5.5-inch handset with a massive 5,000 mAh battery has been available in India for a while, and now it arrives in the US, where it can be acquired for prices starting at US$129.99.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2017 15:55
The Vega cards will come in air-cooled and water-cooled variants. (Source: AMD)

Early reviews claim AMD RX Vega GPUs are monster Ethereum miners

It looks like Ethereum mining could become great again with AMD's latest Vega 64 and 56 GPUs. Equipped with 8 GB of HMB2 VRAM, the Vega cards are rumored to provide 100% faster hashing speeds, while maintaining reasonable prices.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Aug 2017 15:39
The Nokia 8 has been confirmed to come in silver. (Source: GSMArena)

The Nokia 8 may be the first device to ship with Android O, also expected to feature a monochrome rear camera sensor

The Nokia 8 is expected to be launched on August 16, which happens to be about a week after the supposed launch date of Android O. A Geekbench listing has shown a device that looks to be the Nokia 8 running on O.
Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2017 13:26
The M.2 2230 removable module allows OEMs to provide upgrade options for laptops and other mobile devices. (Source: Toshiba)

Toshiba announces M.2 form factor BG3 Single Package NVMe SSD

The latest BG3 single package SSDs feature the M.2 2230 removable module and will be available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities. The NVMe technology provides sequential read speeds of up to 1,520 MB/s.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Aug 2017 10:48
Skylake-X Top Model: Intel Core i9-7900X Review

Skylake-X Top Model: Intel Core i9-7900X Review

The new Intel Core i7-7900X for socket 2066 proved to be the fastest CPU for desktop systems so far. However, it is disproportionately expensive and also suffers from other problems.
Intel Core i9-7900X, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Desktop)
Silvio Werner, Klaus Hinum, 04 Aug 2017 10:21
Huawei inching closer to Apple as the second largest smartphone manufacturer (Source: Huawei)

Huawei inching closer to Apple as the second largest smartphone manufacturer

Xiaomi has knocked off Lenovo from the top 5 list while Huawei is now a mere 2.5 million away from outpacing Apple.
Allen Ngo, 04 Aug 2017 09:28
Aug 3, 2017
Mozilla is trialing a single-download encrypted file sharing website. (Source: Mozilla)

Mozilla tests file sharing service that deletes files after one download

Mozilla has added three new experiments to their Test Pilot program. The most interesting is a website available to users of any browser that allows single-download encrypted sharing of files. The other new experiments are a note taking app and voice search.
Craig Ward, 03 Aug 2017 23:59
Image source: Amazon

Surprise! Amazon is selling an unlocked variant of the ZenFone AR in the U.S.

While Verizon began selling a carrier-exclusive version of the ZenFone AR yesterday, Amazon has now posted an unlocked variant with two options, one of which is $50 cheaper than Verizon's. The unlocked ZenFone AR is only compatible with GSM networks.
Sam Medley, 03 Aug 2017 23:28
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HiSilicon Kirin 920 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 ARM 8 cores @ 1700 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the HiSilicon Kirin 920 processor (CPU) for Smartphones.
Samsung Exynos 7570 Quad SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Samsung Exynos 7570 Quad SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A53 ARM 4 cores @ 1400 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Samsung Exynos 7570 Quad processor (CPU) for smartphones.
The Fitbit Blaze is currently Fitbit's most robust device, but its feature set still falls far behind other smartwatches. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit says it will release a new smartwatch later this year

The wearables giant Fitbit has announced that their highly-anticipated smartwatch should be ready in time for the holiday season later this year. The smartwatch was delayed earlier this year, and while there isn't a hint of a specific release date, the device should be ready by Q4.
Sam Medley, 03 Aug 2017 21:22
StarTech introduces world's first Thunderbolt 3 dock with 85 W power delivery (Source: StarTech)

StarTech introduces world's first Thunderbolt 3 dock with 85 W power delivery

The docking station can simultaneously output to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz and charge the connected laptop all through a single Thunderbolt 3 port.
Allen Ngo, 03 Aug 2017 20:53
Eye control settings in Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16257 for PC

Windows 10 to get native eye-tracking controls

Inspired by the Eye Gaze Wheelchair project that won Microsoft's internal hackathon held back in 2014, eye-tracking technology is now available in the latest Insider Preview build of Windows 10.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Aug 2017 20:50
Edge-to-edge displays are the rave. (Source: Weibo)

Honor Note 9 to come with massive 4600mAh battery

The Honor Note 9 is to the Honor 9 what the Galaxy Note 8 is to the S8: Larger, more powerful, and almost certainly more expensive.
Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2017 18:57
At top: LG V30; On bottom: LG G6, LG V30, and Samsung Galaxy S8+, respectively. (Source: @UniverseIce | Twitter)

Here is the first full-frontal image of the LG V30

A leaked press render gives us our first look at the front of the LG V30. The image shows off the upcoming handset's slim bezels, its similarity to the LG G6, and most interestingly the omission of the V-series' secondary display.
John Garcia, 03 Aug 2017 18:47
Flip phones not dead—in Asia, at least. (Source: Samsung China)

There is a new high-end Samsung phone, and it's not the Note 8

Samsung has officially announced a new flip phone, but you can't have it. Unless you live in China, that is. The Leader 8 is exclusive to that country and packs specs that wouldn't expect to find in a phone that looks plucked straight out of 2006.
John Garcia, 03 Aug 2017 18:40
The Pixel was a great device. It had a headphone jack, too. (Source: GSMArena)

Upcoming Pixel smartphones will ditch the headphone jack

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will be Google's flagships for the year, but new information touting both devices to opt out of headphone jacks has surfaced. Pixel fans won't take kindly to this, for sure.
Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2017 17:52
EKWB's sleek single-slot water block which covers the GPU core, memory, and VRMs. (Source: EKWB)

EKWB releases sleek new full-cover water blocks for AMD RX Vega

Full loop water cooling enthusiasts can now add AMD RX Vega cards to their build as EK Water Blocks reveals four new water block options for Vega reference designs. Prices range between US$130 - US$145 and will be available from 14th August.
Craig Ward, 03 Aug 2017 17:37
Asus Zenfone AR flagship now available on Verizon Wireless

Asus Zenfone AR now available on Verizon

Verizon Wireless customers can get the world's first handset with support for both Google Daydream VR and Tango AR for US$648, but there is also the choice to go with 24 monthly payments of US$27 each.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Aug 2017 16:35
LG teased the bottom of the V30 display in their press release. (Source: LG)

LG teases nearly bezel-less OLED display for the V30 smartphone

The front panel of the V30 integrates a P-OLED QHD+ display with Gorilla Glass 5 and the FullVision 2:1 design.
Bogdan Solca, 03 Aug 2017 15:33
Coffee Lake processors are likely to be Socket 1151, but could lack backward compatibility. (Source: VideoCardz)

Coffee Lake product roadmap shows six-core CPU using Socket 1151

Product road map slides for Intel Coffee Lake show a 95 W six-core CPU, and two new motherboard chipsets, Kaby Lake Refresh and Cannon Lake. The slides show Socket 1151, but there may be chipset limitations that stop Coffee Lake from being backward compatible.
Craig Ward, 03 Aug 2017 14:41
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (Desktop) - Benchmarks and Specs

3840 Pascal cores @ 1506MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5 @ 8000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (2x GTX 1070 for Desktops) graphics card.
BlackBerry KEYOne Limited Edition Black debuts in India with improved specs

BlackBerry KEYOne hits India with better specs

While the original KEYOne is built by TCL, the Limited Edition Black that retails in India is built and distributed by Optiemus, also featuring more memory and storage (4 GB and 64 GB vs. 3 GB and 32 GB on the TCL version).
Codrut Nistor, 03 Aug 2017 12:02

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