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Jun 14, 2017
Buy a laptop with GTX 1080 graphics and get Destiny 2 for free

Buy a laptop with GTX 1080 graphics and get Destiny 2 for free

If you're going to purchase a $3000+ laptop or $500+ graphics card within the next two weeks, then you may as well get a free game while supplies last.
Allen Ngo, 14 Jun 2017 05:55
Source: Sprint

Sprint offers a free year of data to non-customers willing to switch

The smallest of the Big 4 is offering unlimited voice, text, and data for free for an entire year. This is the latest move by Sprint to pilfer customers from its rivals.
Sam Medley, 14 Jun 2017 00:24
Jun 13, 2017
Samsung Galaxy S8+ (Plus, SM-G955F) Smartphone Review

92% Samsung Galaxy S8+ (Plus, SM-G955F) Smartphone Review

Galactic overachiever. Samsung does not make any compromises for its flagship smartphone Galaxy S8+ (Plus) and equips it with a lot of high-end features. You also get a great display with a new aspect ratio and the design is convenient as well. There is not much criticism for the compact phablet from Korea.
Update: A new firmware with improved reliability for the Bluetooth chip and the SD card reader has been released.
Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa, ARM Mali-G71 MP20, 6.2", 172 g
Daniel Schmidt, 13 Jun 2017 23:15
Samsung Galaxy S8 Smartphone Review

85% Samsung Galaxy S8 Smartphone Review

Smaller and fine-spun. Samsung's successor of the successful Galaxy S7 immediately catches the eye with its new design language: narrower edges and more screen. The Galaxy S8 is also a slightly more balanced product than its sister model, and its price is even lower.
Update: Additional reference values for the Snapdragon 835 powered S8 (SM-G950U) added.
Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa, ARM Mali-G71 MP20, 5.8", 155 g
Marcus Herbrich, Daniel Schmidt, 13 Jun 2017 23:15
You can now pick up the new iPad Pro directly from an Apple Store near you. (Source: Apple)

New iPad Pro is now available at Apple Stores

There's no need to wait days or weeks for your new iPad Pro to arrive. Apple's retail locations now have the device in stock; just walk into a store and leave with your new tablet in hand.
John Garcia, 13 Jun 2017 22:38
The original Age of Empires is getting a 4K overhaul. (Source: Age of Empires: Definitive Edition trailer)

Age of Empires celebrates 20 years with a 4K remaster

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition updates the PC classic with revamped gameplay mechanics and a visual 4K overhaul. Signup for the closed beta starts today.
Sam Medley, 13 Jun 2017 22:03
The Toshiba Tecra X40. (Source: CDW)

Toshiba launches Tecra X40 notebook for business

The Tecra line of Toshiba business laptops has been updated with the new Tecra X40. This new notebook features a tough chassis, various security features, and can be outfitted with a variety of different hardware components. A base version can also be purchased—it includes an Intel Kaby Lake processor and a decent if unspectacular amount of memory and storage.
John Garcia, 13 Jun 2017 20:52
Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (Core i7, GeForce 940MX) Laptop Review

88% Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (Core i7, GeForce 940MX) Laptop Review

Ample performance! Lenovo plants a very strong CPU combined with a dedicated GPU into a 14-inch business laptop. This combination, which Lenovo already presented last year, is slightly unusual. You can find out in our detailed review whether the weaknesses of the predecessor were reduced or completely removed.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 14", 1.9 kg
Sebastian Bade, 13 Jun 2017 20:29
Samsung Z4 smartphone to launch soon in South Africa

Samsung Z4 heading for South Africa

Less than a year after the Z2 (launched back in September in the country), the Tizen 3.0-driven Samsung Z4 is scheduled to hit South Africa via Vodacom for a price tag of around $100 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2017 17:15
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Android tablet gets Nougat update in the US

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 finally gets Nougat in the US

More than two months after the Galaxy Tab S2 slates received Android Nougat in Europe, US owners of these tablets finally receive the new firmware. However, there is no confirmation for the arrival date of the update targeting the 9.7-inch model yet.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2017 16:30
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active hits Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active hits Geekbench

Samsung is set to announce the launch of the new S8 Active, a more rugged variant of the S8. The device appeared on Geekbench earlier today, revealing some standard performance scores for a Snapdragon 835 device.
Ricci Rox, 13 Jun 2017 12:53
New Honor 9 stuns on Geekbench

New Honor 9 stuns on Geekbench

The Honor 9 was benchmarked on GeekBench with its scores touting flagship-level performance on an upper mid-range device.
Ricci Rox, 13 Jun 2017 11:38
Sony FES Watch U smartwatch with E-Ink display now available in Japan

Sony FES Watch U now available in Japan

Sony's new smartwatch comes with a rechargeable power pack, unlike its predecessor that used replaceable coin cell batteries. It also has a minimalist design and features a metal bezel. The prices start around $420 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2017 09:35
Zotac launches world's smallest GTX 1080 Ti graphics card

Zotac launches world's smallest GTX 1080 Ti graphics card

The 250 W graphics card is just 211 mm in length with the same 11 GB of GDDR5X VRAM and 3584 CUDA cores as the full-length original.
Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2017 09:33
As the Retrotube is driven by a Raspberry Pi 3, you can run Raspian, Chromium, or any other Linux distro as your base OS. (Source: Dan Michel)

Retrotube puts your Raspberry Pi inside a 1950s TV

There are many Raspberry Pi cases, but none quite so unique as the Retrotube. Taking its design cues from a 1950s TV, the handmade Retrotube sports an 8-inch 4:3 ratio LCD screen, analogue sound controls, and a lacquered wood finish.
Douglas Black, 13 Jun 2017 04:06
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Hail to the emperor. Eight years after the last version, the real-time strategy game Dawn of War is back. Our benchmark test explores the technology behind the game, and how smoothly it performs on various desktop and notebook GPUs.
Florian Glaser, 13 Jun 2017 02:23
The Centurion is Alpha's latest notebook. (Source: Alpha)

Alpha, the team behind the Litebook, introduces new notebook and desktop

Alpha, who released the Litebook back in March, recently announced two new devices running Elementary OS: the Litebox (a compact desktop) and the Centurion (an i7-equipped notebook).
Sam Medley, 13 Jun 2017 00:11
Jun 12, 2017
Dirt 4 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Dirt 4 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Into the mud. Codemaster's Dirt-series is the go-to company of rally sports for those of us who like to dig deep into the mud and dirt of rally racing. We have benchmarked the latest 2017 version of the game to present to you the various notebook- and desktop-class GPU results.
Florian Glaser, 12 Jun 2017 23:43
The Honor 9 is announced earlier today. (Source: Weibo)

Honor 9 officially announced, available for purchase later this week

The successor to last year's Honor 8 arrives later this week and is a marked improvement in more ways than one. The Honor 9's launch also marks the debut of the Huawei Pay mobile payment system, Huawei's answer to Samsung and LG's offerings.
John Garcia, 12 Jun 2017 23:14
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Android phablet successors coming in late July 2017

Asus ZenFone 4 confirmed to arrive at the end of July

Although it was supposed to arrive last month, the ZenFone 4 lineup is now scheduled for a late July unveil. This has been revealed by Asus' CEO Jerry Chen, who recently spoke to Taiwanese website DigiTimes.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jun 2017 20:10
The Moto E4 Plus. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola introduces the Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus

The Moto E4 and E4 Plus, outed several weeks ago in a leaked Motorola conference photo, have been officially announced. Both devices will retail for under $200 and should be available this month.
John Garcia, 12 Jun 2017 18:54
Samsung Secure Folder Android app hits Google Play store in early June 2017

Samsung Secure Folder hits Google Play

This app that launched with the Galaxy Note 7 is now available via Google Play, being compatible with various Samsung handsets, such as Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Sadly, it does not work with other Android devices yet.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jun 2017 17:55
Most apps send out some level of personal data to third parties. (Source: TechRadar)

Study reveals 70 percent of mobile app data is being shared with third parties

A recent study by a Spanish institute has just revealed that the majority of mobile apps used share data with third parties.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jun 2017 17:02
Alcatel Pixi 5 Android tablet back side layout shown on FCC

Alcatel Pixi 5 tablet apparently certified by the FCC

The new Android slate that arrived at FCC has the official name Alcatel 9024O, but its documentation also calls it "PIXI5-8" so it is rather safe to assume this is the Pixi 5 with an 8-inch display.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jun 2017 11:55
Logitech says it took over four years of research and development to make Powerplay a reality. (Source: Logitech)

Logitech's new mousepad charges your wireless mouse as you use it

Logitech has announced a new mousepad that wirelessly charges compatible wireless mice. The so-called "Powerplay" mat will go on sale in August while the two compatible mice, the G903 and G703, will go on sale later this month.
Douglas Black, 12 Jun 2017 10:37
Huawei's upcoming flagship, the Honor 9, is set to be revealed before the end of the month. (Source: Huawei)

Leaping tiger: Huawei overtakes Apple in global smartphone sales

Huawei overtook Apple in global sales volume in December of 2016, according to Huawei India exec Allen Wang. This puts Huawei just behind Samsung in terms of numbers of handsets sold globally.
Douglas Black, 12 Jun 2017 10:18
Apple's Newton platform made its debut at Macworld Boston in 1993 but was marred by a poor OS and non-functional handwriting recognition on release. (Source: The Register)

Museum of Failure opens in Sweden, features Apple Newton and Google Glass

A so-called "Museum of Failure" has been opened in Sweden in an effort to showcase the more interesting failures from companies in recent decades and encourage learning from mistakes. The museum is 450-square-meters and features 70 different failed products.
Douglas Black, 12 Jun 2017 06:34
Microsoft says that the Xbox One X will be the company's smallest Xbox yet, though exact dimensions haven't been released. (Source: Microsoft)

Xbox One X is designed for 4K gaming, will ship November 7

Microsoft has officially unveiled "Project Scorpio" as the Xbox One X. The system will be one of the first of a new generation of consoles targeting 4K resolution not just for videos, but for gaming. The One X will release November 7 at a starting price of US$499.
Douglas Black, 12 Jun 2017 06:10
Jun 11, 2017
Oukitel K10000 Pro smartphone ships with a 10000 mAh internal battery

Oukitel K10000 Pro smartphone ships with a 10000 mAh internal battery

The 5.5-inch Android smartphone can be used to charge other devices and is now available for $180 USD.
Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2017 20:25
Moto X4 with Snapdragon 660 set for possible June 30 release

Moto X4 with Snapdragon 660 set for possible June 30 release

Motorola took a lengthy break from the Moto X series but it looks like we'll be getting a new entry soon. The Moto X4, previously referred to as the Moto X (2017), has been touted for a June 30 launch. Snapdragon 660, dual rear cameras, IP68, 3800mAh battery.
Ricci Rox, 11 Jun 2017 09:26
Asus VivoBook S15 S510UA (i5-7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

78% Asus VivoBook S15 S510UA (i5-7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

Super sleek for cheap. Imagine the XPS 15 9560 stripped down to ULV configuration levels at half the starting price and you get the new VivoBook S15 S510 series. While this sounds good on paper, chassis quality leaves a lot to be desired.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2017 09:01
The ZBOX CI327 nano is available with Celeron, Core i3, and Core i5 processors. (Source: Zotac)

Zotac's fanless ZBox CI327 mini PC now on sale starting at US$160

Pricing for Zotac's ZBOX CI327 nano mini PC has been released. The tiny PC starts at US $159 with a Celeron CPU, but can be configured with a Kaby Lake Core i3 or i5 as well.
Douglas Black, 11 Jun 2017 08:01
The only outward difference in the updated version seems to be a thin strip of a fingerprint sensor on the upper-right of the touchpad. (Source: KKJ.cn)

XiaoMi Mi Notebook 13 updated with GeForce MX150, Kaby Lake

Xiaomi's 13-inch Mi Notebook Air has been updated for 2017 with an Nvidia GeForce MX150 GPU, Kaby Lake i5-7200U CPU, and fingerprint scanner.
Douglas Black, 11 Jun 2017 05:25
Fujitsu Lifebook P727 (i7, 16 GB, LTE) Convertible Review

84% Fujitsu Lifebook P727 (i7, 16 GB, LTE) Convertible Review

Legacy Ready. Fujitsu was one of the last few manufacturers whose convertibles were still equipped with the older rotating hinges, and the Lifebook P727 is Fujitsu's first convertible with real 360° hinges that is supposed to lure over a few Dell, HP, and Lenovo customers. Our extensive review is going to reveal whether or not the Lifebook is capable thereof.
Intel Core i7-7600U, HD Graphics 620, 12.5", 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jun 2017 04:46
Jun 10, 2017
HP Elite x3 Phablet (incl. Lap Dock) Review

86% HP Elite x3 Phablet (incl. Lap Dock) Review

Business racer. HP is the only manufacturer offering a premium device with Windows 10 Mobile, which is mainly targeted towards business customers. Besides a large display, the customer also receives a strong battery, and a robust case, which can even run x86 programs with HP Workspace.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.96", 195 g
Daniel Schmidt, 10 Jun 2017 20:33
Nokia 6, 5, and 3 billed for June 13 India launch

Nokia 6, 5, and 3 billed for June 13 India launch

HMD Global are finally set to to announce the introductions of the Nokia 6, 5, and 3 to the Indian market.
Ricci Rox, 10 Jun 2017 19:14
Lenovo ThinkPad P51s (Core i7, 4K) Workstation Review

83% Lenovo ThinkPad P51s (Core i7, 4K) Workstation Review

Enduring. Lenovo's mobile ThinkPad P51s workstation is slimmer and more compact than its predecessor. The device can now also offer a modern Thunderbolt 3 interface. Thanks to a high-capacity external battery, the laptop achieves an outstanding battery life.
Intel Core i7-7600U, NVIDIA Quadro M520, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Jun 2017 13:26
Huawei P10 Plus Smartphone Review

89% Huawei P10 Plus Smartphone Review

Boosted performance? Huawei's P10 Plus is the larger and better equipped sibling of Huawei's P10 high-end smartphone that achieved "Very Good" in our rating. Will the 5.5-inch P10 Plus do an even better job? We put it to the test.
HiSilicon Kirin 960, ARM Mali-G71 MP8, 5.5", 165 g
Manuel Masiero, 10 Jun 2017 10:36
Verizon and PayPal to spearhead opening keynote of first annual MWC Americas expo

Verizon and PayPal to spearhead opening keynote of first annual MWC Americas expo

One of the many agendas will address the future relationship between IoT, VR, and 5G connectivity.
Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2017 08:26
Volume controls made simple? (Source: Reddit)

Reddit designs new volume controls with hilarious results

Leave it to the Internet to put too much thought in redesigning one of the simplest mechanics in modern computers with pretty funny results.
Sam Medley, 10 Jun 2017 06:47
Source: Amazon

Asus Chromebook Flip C213 now listed on Amazon

The C213 is meant for education markets, but its solid spec sheet, ample connectivity, and option for an HD+ screen could make it a sleeper hit among Chromebook users.
Sam Medley, 10 Jun 2017 05:46
Rather than pressing the screen to move Pepe up, users had to control the Frog by screaming into their iPhone. (Source: Vice Motherboard)

Feels bad, man: Apple bans Pepe from its App Store

While still available on Google Play, Apple's App Store has apparently deemed any apps containing beloved meme "Pepe the Frog" as "objectionable content".
Douglas Black, 10 Jun 2017 05:42
Jun 9, 2017
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite

84% Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite Tablet Review

The boombox among its brethren Huawei has equipped its MediaPad M3 Lite with a total of four speakers in order to produce a vivid and powerful soundscape. That said, at a first glance the device is a typical mid-range tablet with a few tricks up its sleeves.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, Adreno 505, 10.1", 460 g
Florian Wimmer, 09 Jun 2017 21:22
Looks like you'll have to wait a while longer to squeeze the HTC U11. (Source: HTC Twitter)

The HTC U11 is now shipping, available in retail stores

[Update: Out of stock at US and Canadian sites.] HTC's new squeezable flagship phone is now available for purchase in the US from its online sites as well as Amazon and retail Sprint stores nationwide. Pre-orders are also shipping; some phones are already in customers' hands.
John Garcia, 09 Jun 2017 19:38
Google Pixel XL 2 surfaces on GFXBench

Google Pixel XL 2 surfaces on GFXBench

The Pixel XL 2 was spotted on GFXBench today. 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, Snapdragon 835.
Ricci Rox, 09 Jun 2017 18:58
AMD Radeon Pro 555 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

AMD Radeon Pro 555 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

768 Polaris cores @ 855MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5080MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon Pro 555 graphics card for Notebooks.
AMD Radeon Pro 560 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

AMD Radeon Pro 560 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

1024 Polaris cores @ 907MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5080MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon Pro 560 graphics card for Notebooks.
Rocket League Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Rocket League Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Men's dream? When talking about typical clichés, cars and football are at the very top of many men's wishlists. Rocket League has been combining the two as a fun multi-player game since 2015. Due to the (continuously) very high number of players, we found it about time to check the system requirements.
Florian Glaser, 09 Jun 2017 16:23
Intel might have a lot of patents on their x86 architecture, but experts doubt Qualcomm would take such a risk if they were liable. (Source: Intel)

Intel bares its teeth at Qualcomm over Snapdragon-powered PCs

Intel has suggested it views Qualcomm's x86 emulation technology as a serious threat and potentially a violation of its intellectual property rights. Whether Qualcomm's technology (which allows Snapdragon CPUs to run full Windows 10) actually does infringe on Intel's IP remains to be proved.
Douglas Black, 09 Jun 2017 15:34
OnePlus 3T Android flagship gets a new firmware update based on Nougat 7.1.1

OxygenOS 4.1.5 rolls out

The new firmware is based on Android 7.1.1 like its predecessor, bringing mostly minor changes, such as push notifications for information from OnePlus, updated network settings for various carriers, multiple fixes and tweaks, as well as the security updates for May.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2017 15:21

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