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Jun 5, 2017
Dell downplays popularity of slate tablets ahead of Apple's WDCC next week

Dell downplays popularity of slate tablets ahead of Apple's WWDC next week

Dell cites a shrinking tablet market to boast its successful and fast-growing series of 2-in-1 XPS and Latitude notebooks.
Allen Ngo, 05 Jun 2017 03:23
Zotac shows off its own classy eGPU Thunderbolt 3 docking station

COMPUTEX 2017 | Zotac shows off its own classy eGPU Thunderbolt 3 docking station

The market for external graphics cards seems to be growing exponentially this year with announcements left and right. The latest is a miniature eGPU dock from Zotac able to accept graphics cards of up to 22 cm in length with a launch date no earlier than Q4 2017.
Allen Ngo, 05 Jun 2017 02:57
Jun 4, 2017
Source: Android Police

Andy Rubin's Essential brand accused of trademark infringement

Spigen, a smartphone manufacturer that owns trademark rights to the term "Essential," has sent a Cease and Desist order to Andy Rubin's Essential company. Claiming that Essential infringed on their copyright, Spigen demanded that Essential stop using the trademark.
Sam Medley, 04 Jun 2017 22:54
Zotac PI225 is the world's smallest mini PC

COMPUTEX 2017 | Zotac PI225 is the world's smallest mini PC

The super-thin box can be mounted on a wall and will integrate just two USB Type-C ports for video out.
Allen Ngo, 04 Jun 2017 18:32
Asus ROG G752VS (7700HQ, GTX 1070, FHD) Laptop Review

86% Asus ROG G752VS (7700HQ, GTX 1070, FHD) Laptop Review

Bulky. Asus equips the G752VS with a 120 Hz panel including Nvidia's G-Sync support. The powerful hardware equipment manages smooth frame rates in all modern games.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 4.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 Jun 2017 12:15
Gigabyte's Sabre line makes a powerful quad-core CPU and capable GTX 1050Ti graphics more affordable. (Source: Simon Leitner/Notebookcheck)

Gigabyte updates affordable Sabre 15 and 17 gaming notebooks

Gigabyte has updated its budget-oriented Sabre 15 and 17 laptops, as well as introduced a new Sabre Pro 15 which features a GTX 1060 and slightly more premium design.
Douglas Black, 04 Jun 2017 11:57
The use of large heat-sinks and a 15-watt Kaby Lake CPU mean that the Cubi 3 will provide adequate performance completely silently. (Source: Tek.no)

MSI outs fanless Cubi 3 Kaby Lake powered mini PC

A fanless 15W Kaby Lake-powered mini desktop is a new addition to MSI’s Cubi line of small form-factor PCs.
Hassan Arshad Chattha & Douglas Black, 04 Jun 2017 07:38
Console-sized but far more powerful, a small form-factor PC opens up many more possibilities for those who can't spare the space for a traditional desktop.

Zotac Magnus puts small form-factor gaming PCs into the spotlight

Hardware manufacturers have listened to the fans (and sales numbers) and are finally taking small form-factor (SFF) gaming PCs seriously.
Hassan Arshad Chattha & Douglas Black, 04 Jun 2017 06:56
The Malware, developed by a Chinese digital marketing company, hijacks the victim's browser and can then steal their private information or install additional malware. (Source: Check Point Threat Intelligence)

Chinese "Fireball" malware infects almost 250 million computers

Chinese company Rafotech has been found to be responsible for the current epidemic of the "Fireball" malware, which has affected nearly 250 million computers worldwide. Fireball is usually installed by piggybacking on an installer of wanted software; it then hijacks the user's browser and can then proceed to do anything from spying to dropping additional malware.
Hassan Arshad Chattha, 04 Jun 2017 06:34
Qualcomm announces launch of new Quick Charge 4+

Qualcomm announces launch of new Quick Charge 4+

Qualcomm has announced the launch of their new Quick Charge 4+ and its said to charge up to 15% faster than Quick Charge 4.0.
Ricci Rox, 04 Jun 2017 00:24
Jun 3, 2017
FAQ: Coil Whine

FAQ: Coil Whine

Coil whine is a phenomenon that affects many forms of electronics, but is often only noticed by some who are sensitive to it. This article covers the basic information regarding what coil whine is and how you can mitigate it.
Sebastian Eifrid, 03 Jun 2017 18:30
The Tex Yoda II looks the part, but whether their own version of a "TrackPoint" can live up to a real ThinkPad's remains to be seen. (Source: Tom's Hardware)

The Tex Yoda II is a mechanical keyboard inspired by ThinkPads

Two-man Taiwanese team Tex Electronics is pitching a micro-mechanical keyboard straight at ThinkPad fans. Called the "Tex Yoda II", the mechanical keyboard features Cherry MX Brown switches, a TrackPoint-ish pointer, and a suite of three mouse buttons.
Douglas Black, 03 Jun 2017 13:33
HP Envy 13 2017 coming with Nvidia MX150 graphics

COMPUTEX 2017 | HP Envy 13 2017 Ultrabook coming with Nvidia MX150 graphics

Not to be forgotten amidst the hoopla surrounding Max-Q laptops is the refreshed Envy 13 sporting Nvidia's entry-level Pascal GPU.
Allen Ngo, 03 Jun 2017 06:17
Acer Predator 15 (7700HQ, GTX 1070, Full HD) Laptop Review

86% Acer Predator 15 (7700HQ, GTX 1070, Full HD) Laptop Review

Kaby Lake upgrade. Acer's gaming racer runs all current games smoothly on the Full HD display. The features are also appealing: IPS display, NVMe SSD, HDD, 16 GB RAM, and Thunderbolt 3.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 15.6", 3.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 03 Jun 2017 03:26
Microsoft Suface Pro 2017 now available for pre-order for $799 USD

Microsoft Suface Pro 2017 now available for pre-order for $799 USD

Students with a .edu email address may quality for a 10 percent discount down to just $719 or shell out $2699 for the highest-end SKU.
Allen Ngo, 03 Jun 2017 00:55
Jun 2, 2017
Nokia 3 Android smartphone to receive Android O, next to Nokia 5 and Nokia 6

Nokia 3, 5, and 6 will receive Android O

Although the Nokia 3, 5, and 6 still have to become available for purchase outside China, HMD Global has just confirmed that all three handsets would get Android O once Google delivers the new firmware to its OEM partners.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2017 15:25
Samsung Bixby virtual assistant US launch delayed due to multiple problems

Samsung delays Bixby's US launch

Although the Galaxy S8 and S8+ flagships are available in the US and Bixby should have been ready at launch as well, it looks like Samsung's virtual assistant is facing English syntax and grammar issues and fixing them might take a while.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2017 13:55
LG logo, LG Pay now available in South Korea

LG Pay debuts in South Korea

After a few long delays, this new mobile payment service that uses the Wireless Magnetic Communication technology launches in South Korea. LG G6 owners will be able to use it after performing a software update.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2017 11:15
New budget Xiaomi device spotted in the wild

New budget Xiaomi device spotted in the wild

An unidentified device leaked on Weibo earlier. 5" display, Yun OS, no fingerprint reader.
Ricci Rox, 02 Jun 2017 08:56
Source: Android Pure

Oppo R11 press images leaked

The leaked press images reveal the color options of the phone and confirm some of the rumors concerning the phone's design.
Sam Medley, 02 Jun 2017 07:03
The Aorus "Gaming Box" is less than half the size of competing external graphics docks. (Source: LaptopMag)

Aorus releases compact eGPU complete with a mini GTX 1070

Gigabyte (via subsidiary Aorus) has released a Thunderbolt 3 external graphics dock that is specifically designed around miniaturized desktop GPUs. Additionally, the US$599 dock beats the competition by coming with a GTX 1070 pre-installed.
Douglas Black, 02 Jun 2017 06:38
Source: Pokemon Go

The Pokemon Company catches huge boost in profits

Due to the success of Pokémon Go, The Pokémon Company saw their net profits jump from $5.6 million in 2015 to over $140 million in 2016.
Sam Medley, 02 Jun 2017 05:09
Ultra-lightweight Toshiba Portégé X30-D notebook now available

Ultra-lightweight Toshiba Portégé X30-D notebook now available in Europe

Matte FHD touchscreens and a starting weight of just over 1 kg make the new 13.3-inch X30-D attractive for business travelers. SKUs start at 1600 Euros and are not yet available in the US.
Allen Ngo, 02 Jun 2017 02:25
Intel and Microsoft moving forward with always-on eSIM PCs

Intel and Microsoft moving forward with always-on eSIM PCs

Notebook PCs will soon have WWAN/LTE capabilities without requiring external SIM cards or special modems.
Allen Ngo, 02 Jun 2017 01:34
Jun 1, 2017
Oukitel U16 Max Smartphone Review

78% Oukitel U16 Max Smartphone Review

Chinese gold standard. The giant new smartphone from the Far East not only tries to impress with size and weight but also with features that are decent for the price of about 130 Euros (~$145). We ask ourselves where the Chinese took shortcuts this time.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 6", 223 g
Florian Schaar, 01 Jun 2017 22:54
Acer Aspire F17 F5-771G-50RD

80% Acer Aspire F17 F5-771G (i5, GTX 950M) Laptop Review

Whisperer in disguise.Acer’s 17-inch aluminum multimedia machine surprised us with its unexpectedly quiet gaming qualities. Is the 699-Euro ($800) laptop worth it despite its drawbacks?
Intel Core i5-7200U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Christian Hintze, 01 Jun 2017 22:50
The Moto Z2 Play, pictured here alongside four new Moto Mods. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Z2 Play announced alongside new Moto Mods, coming this summer

The successor to last-year's surprisingly capable Moto Z Play is now official and coming soon. The Moto Z2 Play will hit US shores this summer, come with an upper mid-range price tag, and bring several new Moto Mods in tow.
John Garcia, 01 Jun 2017 22:25
Nubia Z17 launched - Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, Quick Charge 4.0

Nubia Z17 launched - Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, Quick Charge 4.0

The Nubia Z17 launched today. It features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, Quick Charge 4.0, and dual rear cameras.
Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2017 21:31
The EVGA SC17 1080 looks just like the 1070 model, only slightly thicker. (Source: EVGA)

COMPUTEX 2017 | EVGA's SC17 gaming notebook will soon have a GTX 1080 variant

A new EVGA SC17 laptop featuring Nvidia's premier mobile graphics card is coming this summer. The GTX 1080 is not the only upgrade, however; an unlocked Intel Kaby Lake processor also makes the cut.
John Garcia, 01 Jun 2017 21:02
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 Android tablet now official with Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 and Nougat-based firmware

COMPUTEX 2017 | Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 now official

This new tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 435 processor, featuring up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. It comes with Android Nougat with EMUI 5.1 on top and will be available in gold, white, and space gray. The prices have not been unveiled yet.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Jun 2017 14:25
Prototype of Snapdragon 835-powered notebooks unveiled

COMPUTEX 2017 | Prototype of Snapdragon 835-powered notebooks unveiled

Mobile processor heavyweights, Qualcomm, unveiled a prototype of a notebook running Windows 10 on a Snapdragon 835 SoC.
Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2017 13:10
The only catch (beyond owning a compatible Logitech mouse) is that the computers must be on the same wireless network. (Source: Logitech)

Logitech Flow allows you to use one mouse with up to 3 PCs simultaneously

Logitech has released its new "Flow" software as part of the Logitech Options suite. Flow allows a user to use a single compatible mouse to not only use one mouse across computers as if they were external monitors, but also copy and paste files and text.
Douglas Black, 01 Jun 2017 11:39
AMD reaffirms July launch window for its next generation Vega series of GPUs

AMD reaffirms July launch window for its next generation Vega series of GPUs

AMD is remaining tight-lipped on details about its Polaris successor and will instead be saving all the details for Siggraph 2017 late next month.
Allen Ngo, 01 Jun 2017 05:09
Lithium battery catches fire aboard flight to San Francisco (Source: CNN)

Lithium-ion battery catches fire aboard flight to San Francisco

A single faulty AA battery belonging to a passenger was responsible for an emergency landing two hours into the cross-country flight.
Allen Ngo, 01 Jun 2017 02:45
May 31, 2017
QNAP TS-x77 Series NAS with AMD Ryzen processor

COMPUTEX 2017 | QNAP announces the world's first AMD Ryzen NAS

The new TS-x77 NAS will hit the market in the third quarter with 6, 8, and 12-bay models, all powered by Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processors, next to up to 64 GB DDR4 memory. The pre-release version will be on display at COMPUTEX Taipei until the end of the week.
Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2017 23:55
The Sony DPT-RP1 is aimed at business professionals and students. (Source: Sony)

Sony's digital paper tablet is headed stateside in the coming weeks

Sony's DPT-RP1 e-Ink tablet, formerly limited to Japan, is making the trip overseas to the US. The high-end PDF reader will be available sometime in June and retail for $700.
John Garcia, 31 May 2017 23:10
The Asus Zenfone AR's launch is right around the corner. (Source: ASUS)

Asus provides a clearer launch window for the ZenFone AR handset

Taiwan will be the first region to experience ASUS' take on augmented reality. The Zenfone AR will launch in that market mid-June. US customers will have to wait until late June or early July to get their hands on the Tango-powered smartphone.
John Garcia, 31 May 2017 22:06
Xiaomi MIUI 8 custom Android UI successor coming in July

MIUI 9 might roll out in July

Although Xiaomi revealed that MIUI 9 is expected to roll out in July, there is still no official launch day to talk about at this stage. The list of features expected to arrive with the updated UI includes split-screen capabilities, picture-in-picture mode, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2017 21:45
Crowdfunded Eve V tablet now closer to launch than ever (Source: Roland Quandt)

COMPUTEX 2017 | Crowdfunded Eve V tablet now closer to launch than ever

The Eve V is marketed as a tablet that the Surface Pro 4 should have been. Features include double USB Type-C ports, Thunderbolt 3 support, larger capacity battery, fingerprint reader, and Bluetooth-enabled detachable keyboard base.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 21:39
The Bronze Pink version of the Xperia XZ Premium is quite eye-catching. (Source: Sony Mobile)

Sony Xperia XZ Premium now has an official release date and price

The Xperia XZ Premium's June launch estimate has been revised to a more exact date: June 19. Pre-orders for the new handset will begin one week earlier. An official price of $799 has also been announced by Sony.
John Garcia, 31 May 2017 19:00
MSI Vortex G25VR mini PC hinting at September launch window for 8th generation Intel Core i7

COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI Vortex G25VR mini PC hinting at September launch window for 8th generation Intel Core i7

MSI is not disclosing the exact CPU model, but it's highly likely that the G25VR will coincide with the launch of the impending Kaby Lake successor.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 18:51
Asus ZenPad 10 Android tablets Z301ML and Z301MFL now official

COMPUTEX 2017 | Asus ZenPad 10 Z301ML and Z301MFL now official

These new 10-inch tablets come with Android Nougat out of the box and MediaTek processors, one of them having a full HD display, while the other's touchscreen provides a lower resolution (HD).
Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2017 18:40
BlackBerry KEYone Android flagship with QWERTY keyboard now available in the US via Amazon and Best Buy

BlackBerry KEYone hits the US via Amazon and Best Buy

After being available for pre-order for almost two weeks, this new BlackBerry flagship that features a full QWERTY keypad is finally reaching select Best Buy physical stores, as well as Amazon and BestBuy.com.
Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2017 13:55
Aorus X5 MD joins the Max-Q bandwagon with GTX 1080 graphics

COMPUTEX 2017 | Aorus X5 MD joins the Max-Q bandwagon with GTX 1080 graphics

The 15-inch X5 series gets yet another internal refresh with the fastest Max-Q GPU available. Exact launch dates and prices are still unknown.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 08:39
AMD teased Ryzen mobile chips for every portable form-factor.

COMPUTEX 2017 | AMD talks up Ryzen Mobile, showcases more laptops

AMD gave a few more details on its future plans for Ryzen-powered laptops, including 2-in-1, thin-and-light, gaming, and consumer form-factors. Two new AMD-powered (FX, not Ryzen) laptops from Acer and Dell were also showcased.
Douglas Black, 31 May 2017 08:31
MSI WS63 workstation to be refreshed with unannounced Quadro GPU this July

COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI WS63 workstation to be refreshed with unannounced Quadro GPU this July

The Nvidia Max-Q series may not only be for gamers - this same technology could soon come to the Quadro series for mobile workstations.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 07:25
Face Off: Super Thin Ultrabooks at a Cost

Face Off: Super Thin Ultrabooks at a Cost

An Ultrabook too thin? We compare and contrast the small but near feature-less Zenbook 3 against the Spectre 13 and Yoga 910. The end result is less about quality and more about how much a user is willing to sacrifice for having the more portable option.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 07:20
The Ryzen and Radeon-powered ROG Strix is visually indistinct from the rest of the ROG Strix lineup.

COMPUTEX 2017 | First Ryzen laptop is Asus's ROG Strix GL702ZC

Asus has unveiled the world's first Ryzen-powered notebook, the ROG Strix GL702ZC. The laptop is 17.3-inches, supports FreeSync 2.0, and is powered by a Ryzen 7 1700 8-core desktop CPU and a mobile Radeon RX 580 GPU.
Douglas Black, 31 May 2017 07:04
Intel confirms Core i9 series with SKUs up to 18 cores for $2000 USD

COMPUTEX 2017 | Intel confirms enthusiast Core i9 series with SKUs up to 18 cores for $2000 USD

The unlocked X-series will consist of processors spanning from the Core i5-7640X for $242 USD all the way up to the $2000 Core i9-7980XE.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 04:01
The Compute Card is meant for a different audience than the consumer-oriented Compute Stick. (Source: Intel)

COMPUTEX 2017 | Intel's credit card-sized PC fully detailed

Intel has revealed more details on the Compute Card this Computex. The Card will be available in four SKUs and will begin shipping in August. Pricing is not confirmed.
Douglas Black, 31 May 2017 03:53

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