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Jul 7, 2017

Acer Chromebook 14 for Work (i5 6200U, 8 GB) Review

83% Acer Chromebook 14 for Work (i5 6200U, 8 GB) Review

The Chrome Notebook. In the Acer Chromebook 14 for Work slumbers the hardware of a notebook. As an office companion it is a successful product. However, the components do not use their full potential.

Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.4 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 07 Jul 2017 17:00

Jawbone fitness trackers, Jawbone finally out of business as of early July 2017

Jawbone is apparently gone

Although the company declines to comment, multiple sources confirm that the brand that delivered many Bluetooth headphones, wireless speakers, and fitness trackers is now gone and its CEO and many employees moved to Jawbone Health Hub.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jul 2017 12:25

The Orwl is quite small but includes a plethora of security features. (Source: Crowd Supply)

"Self-destructing" PC will keep hackers at bay

The Orwl mini PC includes a plethora of security features including the protection against physical tempering, which triggers a "self-destruct" mechanism even if the device is unplugged.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jul 2017 10:48

The difference between a monolithic GPU and an MCM GPU. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia intends to make the leap to multi-GPU design

The multi-GPU design from Nvidia bunches together multiple GPU dies and many DRAM dies interconnected with very fast I/O direct paths on a single chip.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jul 2017 10:46

Dell Latitude 5580 (Full HD, i5-7300U) Laptop Review

86% Dell Latitude 5580 (Full HD, i5-7300U) Laptop Review

Take two, action! This is the second time we have reviewed the Dell Latitude 5580. Last time, its general impression was clouded by a disappointing TN panel. This time, the 15-inch Latitude is presenting itself with a Full HD IPS panel and a pimped CPU.

Intel Core i5-7300U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2.2 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 07 Jul 2017 08:56

Qualcomm has faced legal challenges in the past, particularly anti-trust charges by the Federal Trade Commission. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm seeks ban on iPhone sales in the USA

Qualcomm has escalated an ongoing dispute with Apple by filing a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC), asking for a ban on import and sales of iPhones in the USA. Qualcomm claims that Apple is using non-standard intellectual property of theirs without fair compensation.

Douglas Black, 07 Jul 2017 02:57

Jul 6, 2017

Image source: Sony

PS4 on PC: Sony brings PlayStation 4 games to PC via PlayStation Now

Sony has released 20 PlayStation 4 titles as a part of their PlayStation Now game streaming service. By using PS Now, these games can be played on either a PlayStation 4 or PC.

Sam Medley, 06 Jul 2017 23:39

The HYDROGEN ONE, its true form shrouded in a sea of black. (Source: RED)

The future is real: RED announces its new 'holographic' smartphone

Offering lots of promises but few concrete details, RED has announced a smartphone capable of displaying holographic content. The phone's display supports multi-dimensional video and audio, and it can be pre-ordered today, although at a very premium price.

John Garcia, 06 Jul 2017 20:53

The Moto Z2 Play, sporting a Lunar Gray finish. (Source: Motorola UK)

If you live in the UK, you can now pre-order the Moto Z2 Play

The well-received Moto Z2 Play is making its way from North America to the the British Isles. UK residents can now pre-order the device from Motorola's website, as well as other retailers, for £379.

John Garcia, 06 Jul 2017 19:56

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 spotted on Geekbench - Snapdragon 835

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 spotted on Geekbench - Snapdragon 835

The Mi Mix 2 has made its trip to popular benchmark platform, Geekbench. Snapdragon 835, 6GB of RAM, Android 7.1.1 Nougat.`

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2017 19:26

HTC U11 Android flagship in blue finish, mid-range sibling rumored to launch soon

Mid-range HTC U11 variant surfaces online

The leaked specs and features of this upcoming HTC handset include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, a 5.2-inch full HD display, Bluetooth 5.0, 16 MP cameras on both sides, as well as a 2,600 mAh battery and Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jul 2017 19:00

HMD's new partnership with ZEISS marks a return to form for Nokia devices

HMD's new partnership with ZEISS marks a return to form for Nokia devices

Finnish corporation, HMD Global, has entered a new partnership with Carl Zeiss AG that will see upcoming Nokia devices carry optical hardware made by the company.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2017 11:31

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Android smartphone hits Thailand as J5 Pro with more memory and storage

Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro launches in Thailand

The Galaxy J5 (2017) has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage, while the Galaxy J5 Pro comes with the same design and features, but gets 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage instead. Its price in Thailand is about $293 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jul 2017 10:30

Nokia 6 unlocked Android smartphone with 32 GB storage, in Copper finish, now available on Amazon Prime

Nokia 6 hits the US via Amazon

The unlocked Nokia 6 is compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile. Available for pre-order in copper finish as a Prime Exclusive device, this 32 GB handset has a price tag of $229.99 USD and shipments should begin next month. The black and silver variants will be released in just a few days.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jul 2017 09:40

The Surge S1 aims to balance performance and power-efficiency for upper-mid range handsets. (Source: Fonearena)

Xiaomi's Surge S1 SoC could find possible takers in the upper-midrange segment

The S1 Surge SoC hopes to carve its own space in the hotly contested ARM processor market with a likely launch on some upcoming Nokia phones.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2017 07:51

Bixby's English debut is currently being hindered for want of big data and effective team communication. (Source: The Verge)

US launch of Samsung's Bixby delayed due to data-deficient AI

Lack of big data and inefficient communication between Samsung's offices in the US and Korea is proving limiting for Bixby whose US launch is still a while away.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2017 07:45

The Nubia N2 features mediocre specs with one standout feature - a 5000 mAh battery. (Source: Android Hits)

The 5000 mAh ZTE Nubia N2 launches in India on Amazon

A midrange spec sheet coupled with a humongous 5000 mAh battery and a 16MP selfie camera make the ZTE Nubia N2 standout from the rest of the pack.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2017 07:35

A resolution passed by the European Parliament echoes the demands of consumers and companies like iFixit: give us devices that are easier to repair. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Europeans want devices that can be easily repaired

In 2014, a poll showed that a majority of consumers in the EU would prefer to repair their old devices instead of just buying new ones. Recently, the European Parliament passed a resolution calling for device manufacturers to create products better suited to meet this demand.

Sebastian Eifrid, 06 Jul 2017 06:07

Identity verification is now just a video call away. (Source: MSPoweruser)

Skype Lite for Android updated with user verification integration for Indian users

Integration of a citizen's 'Aadhaar' identification into Skype is now possible, providing Indian users with identity verification facility for important calls.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2017 05:41

Inital renders of 'Mercury' revealed that the device could be a large Lumia variant. (Source: MSPoweruser)

Nokia's cancelled 'Mercury' tablet is reminiscent of a large Lumia phone

Leaked images reveal that the Nokia 'Mercury' tablet could have been a decent Windows 8 device with enough power for day-to-day tasks.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2017 05:21

A gold chip containing the scannable graphene-based ID. (Source: Lancaster University)

New counterfeit detection system uses quantum physics and smartphone software

Scientists from Lancaster University have developed an anti-counterfeit system that uses atomic-scale 2D graphene and quantum properties to tag any kind of object as genuine through a smartphone app.

Bogdan Solca, 06 Jul 2017 02:33

Ticketmasters wants to replace paper tickets, NFC and QR codes with audio Smart Tones. (Source: Ticketmaster)

Ultrasounds coming from smartphones could replace paper tickets in the near future

With data-over-audio technology from Ticketmaster, customers can skip the ticket checking process and event organizers can reduce fraud.

Bogdan Solca, 06 Jul 2017 02:23

Image source: Android

Android July update now available for Nexus and Pixel smartphones

July's Android security patch is here for Nexus and Pixel devices and fixes a few vulnerabilities that (thankfully) haven't been widely exploited yet.

Sam Medley, 06 Jul 2017 01:16

Jul 5, 2017

Image source: Pine64

ROCK64, a 4K-capable single-board computer, now available

The new media-centric single-board PC from Pine64 is powered by a Rockchip RK3328 with support for the H.265 codec and 4K video playback.

Sam Medley, 05 Jul 2017 23:17

Huawei Mate 10 billed for October release

Huawei Mate 10 billed for October release

The Huawei Mate 10 may be set for an October release. Edge display, 18:9 aspect ratio, Augmented Reality, iris scanning, Kirin 970. Sounds exciting.

Ricci Rox, 05 Jul 2017 23:04

Nvidia GTX 1060 is now the most popular DirectX 12 GPU amongst Steam users

The GTX 1060 is finally more popular than the GTX 750 Ti on Steam

The GTX 1060 has just jumped ahead of the GTX 750 Ti on Steam's latest hardware survey with a very high 1.1 percent month-to-month growth rate.

Allen Ngo, 05 Jul 2017 21:33

A leaked photo showing a case for the Galaxy Note 8. (Source: Twitter)

The headphone jack survives on the Galaxy Note 8, leaked photo shows

A new smartphone case for Samsung's upcoming phablet all but confirms the existence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the device. The photo of the case was revealed yesterday, but has not been commented on by Samsung.

John Garcia, 05 Jul 2017 19:30

The KADO super-slim wall charger is currently available on Kickstarter. (Source: KADO)

The KADO wall charger is slim enough to fit in your wallet

A super-thin smartphone charger is up on Kickstarter and has already exceeded its intended goal. The charger is pocketable and works with most types of devices, whether iPhone or Android (or others).

John Garcia, 05 Jul 2017 19:20

HP Omen 15t 2017 (7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti, Full HD) Laptop Review

82% HP Omen 15t 2017 (7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti, Full HD) Laptop Review

An update, anyone? It has taken some time, but now HP has treated its 15-inch model of the Omen series to a performance upgrade. A Kaby Lake CPU and Pascal-generation Nvidia graphics card have put fresh wind in its sails - but has it been worth the wait?

Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg

Sebastian Bade, 05 Jul 2017 14:53

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Android phablet to get successors with a dual-camera setup

Next-gen Galaxy A and Galaxy C to feature dual cameras

Both expected to hit the market after the arrival of the Galaxy Note 8, the Galaxy A and Galaxy C families are expected to offer a dual-camera setup, but nothing has been confirmed by Samsung yet.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2017 14:45

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Android smartphone now available in South Korea

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) now available in South Korea

The new Galaxy J5 comes with a durable metal frame, a 13 MP camera for selfies, 2 GB RAM, and Samsung's Exynos 7870 Octa processor, all driven by a 3,000 mAh battery. The price is around the $300 USD mark.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2017 13:35

The Arc Mouse and Modern Mouse can be ordered for $79.99 and $49.99, respectively. (Source: Miscrosoft)

Microsoft launches Arc Mouse and Modern Mouse

Featuring a minimalist ultra-slim design, the Arc Mouse is the successor of the Arc Surface Mouse. Meanwhile, the Modern Mouse sticks to the conventional look.

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jul 2017 13:06

The GTX 1080Ti is the current king of consumer gaming cards. (Source: NewEgg)

Deal: GTX 1080 Ti with 11 GB RAM now available for US$634 with free shipping

Usually priced around US$800, Dell is currently offering a stellar deal on an 11GB PNY XLR8 GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: the card is available now for US$633.99 with free shipping.

Douglas Black, 05 Jul 2017 12:07

The new microarchitecture is supposed to power the next-gen client and mobile platforms. (Source: Intel)

Intel intends to completely change their CPU microarchitecture, but not too soon

Intel is actively seeking to employ micro-architects and design experts "to build a revolutionary microprocessor core to power the next decade of computing and create experiences we have yet to dream up."

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jul 2017 09:30

AMD CPU market share is the highest it's been in three years (Source: AMD)

AMD CPU market share is the highest it's been in three years

PC builders have been flocking to Ryzen and the effects are already starting to show on the Internet's most popular CPU benchmark database.

Allen Ngo, 05 Jul 2017 08:59

EVGA SC15 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

85% EVGA SC15 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

The best GTX 1060 laptop.. almost. "Thin-and-light" without the "light". The SC15 is hefty but not bulky and fast but not noisy. It's close to being everything we're looking for in a premium gaming laptop under $2000 USD.

Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.9 kg

Allen Ngo, 05 Jul 2017 08:49

Moto X4 Android smartphoneto debut with Qualcomm Snapdragon 630

Moto X4 specs surface online

An insider familiar with the upcoming Moto X4 claims the latest leaks are wrong and this mid-ranger features a Snapdragon 630 processor, as well as dual rear cameras and an aluminum body with IP68 water resistance.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2017 08:15

Bright, Fast, Slim, and Dual: ISOCELL's "technological sub-brands" promise prioritized focus depending on the application. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung targets more markets with its ISOCELL brand

Unveiled last week at the 2017 MWC in Shanghai, ISOCELL, Samsung's new image sensor brand, looks to continue the legacy of its namesake technology. The company emphasizes the brand's versatility, and expects to see its adoption in a host of products.

Sebastian Eifrid, 05 Jul 2017 05:13

The Moto Z2 Force is expected to have a more durable case, an improved camera and a bigger battery compared to the Moto Z2 Play. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

Motorola's 2017 flagship, the Moto Z2 Force, gets leaked picture

An image of Motorola's 2017 flagship, the Moto Z2 Force, was leaked by Evan Blass via Twitter.

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jul 2017 00:23

A concept DSLR Moto Mod. (Image source: TechDroider)

Motorola announces slew of new Moto Mods

Lenovo-owned Motorola announces several new Moto Mods at a press event in Ghana, Africa earlier this week. Among them are a 360-degree camera, a speaker from Marshall, and a DSLR Mod with switchable lenses.

Sam Medley, 05 Jul 2017 00:17

Jul 4, 2017

First rumors of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 surface

First rumors of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 surface

We may be getting introduced to the Redmi Note 5 soon. 5.5" FHD display, 3790mAh battery, up to 4GB of RAM, up to 64GB of storage, Quick Charge 3.0.

Ricci Rox, 04 Jul 2017 23:58

HP Omen 17 (7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti, Full-HD) Laptop Review

81% HP Omen 17 (7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti, FHD) Laptop Review

Wasted opportunities. This year’s Omen 17 update brings us a Pascal GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a powerful Kaby Lake CPU. Our review is going to reveal whether or not we can recommend the Omen 17 despite some drawbacks.

Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 17.3", 2.9 kg

Christian Hintze, 04 Jul 2017 21:27

Linux Mint 18 desktop, Linux Mint 18.2 now available for download July 2017

Linux Mint 18.2 now official

This new build is a long term support version that is set to get support until 2021. Linux Mint 18.2 features Cinnamon 3.4, a Linux kernel 4.8, as well as an Ubuntu 16.04 package base.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jul 2017 20:00

Google Drive to become Backup and Sync in the coming weeks, June 28 launch postponed

Google delays Backup and Sync's release

Although Google Drive was supposed to be replaced by Backup and Sync on June 28, it looks like this change has been delayed by a few weeks and, sadly, there is no accurate launch date to talk about at this stage.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jul 2017 19:30

New Sony Wena watch smart straps - Wena Wrist and Wena Wrist Leather, available for purchase in Japan in July and December

Sony launches new Wena watch accessories

While the Wena Wrist Leather with a new FeliCa module is scheduled to arrive in December, the basic steel band simply known as Wena Wrist should hit the market next week, but it will only be available in Japan.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jul 2017 18:45

Visual Camp presented an Exynos VR III standalone headset prototype at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai last week. (Source: Visual Camp)

Standalone Exynos VR headset from Samsung revealed by mistake

Visual Camp, an eye-tracking tech integrator, revealed the Exynos VR III standalone headset prototype without Samsung's consent.

Bogdan Solca, 04 Jul 2017 18:04

Intel Core i3-7130U SoC

Kaby Lake-U x86 2 cores @ 2700 MHz 14nm

Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i3-7130U processor (CPU) for Laptops.

The OnePlus 5's inverted stereo recording complements the inverted display. (Source: Pocketnow)

Forget the display — even the OnePlus 5's audio is inverted

Users of the new OnePlus 5 smartphone are reporting that the handset inverts the left and right channels while recording video in a particular orientation.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jul 2017 16:30

Windows Timeline will debut on Insider builds shortly after release of the Fall Creators Update. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows Timeline is out of the Fall Creators Update for now

The Windows Timeline feature, which aims to provide a chronological view of your activity across all your devices, is currently off the roadmap for the Fall Creators Update.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jul 2017 15:50

Asus Zenfone 4 Max unveiled

Asus Zenfone 4 Max unveiled

Solid device but we have a feeling potential buyers would've preferred a Snapdragon 625 on this over the entry-level 430 and 435.

Ricci Rox, 04 Jul 2017 13:28

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