Pebble 2 hits FCC
The first units are expected to ship next month, but the updated Pebble smartwatch has just been spotted at FCC and some official pictures appeared online as well.
Aug 22, 2016
Samsung LEVEL Active headset now available in the US
This Bluetooth-enabled headset was specially designed for active people engaged in outdoor activities and can be paired with the Samsung Level app.
Huawei G9 Plus launching this week
This new Android mid-ranger is very similar to the GX8 successor that arrived last month, using a Snapdragon 625 processor and offering two versions - one with 3 GB/32 GB and the other with 4 GB/64 GB.
Android and iOS duopoly at record levels as of Q2 2016
The steady fall of Windows Mobile 10 and BlackBerry OS have paved the way for Google and Apple to take nearly 100 percent of the worldwide smartphone market.
Zotac ZBOX Magnus EN980 Mini PC Review
GTX 980 in a mini PC. The ZBox EN980 is one of the first mini PCs to be VR Ready and, surprisingly, it runs relatively cool and quietly thanks to its dense cooling system. Nonetheless, idling fan noise could have been quieter and the system is still missing some key features we find should be common for its $1600 USD price.
Intel Core i5-6400, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, 3.9 kg
BlackBerry Priv Smartphone Review
Hot handset. Opposing the trend of touch control, Blackberry still incorporates a physical keyboard with slider mechanism in its Priv top model. Our report reveals whether this balancing act between classic and modernity is successful, and what features the smartphone has to offer beyond that.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.4", 188 g
Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook Notebook Review
Practical and affordable? A couple of months ago, we evaluated Lenovo’s entry-level ThinkPad 13, which we found to be a good value overall. Today, we turn our sights to the Chromebook counterpart. Is it a viable alternative to the world of Windows?
Intel Core i5-6300U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Samsung now controls 22.3 percent of the worldwide smartphone market
Smartphone shipments from the Korean manufacturer has totaled 76.7 million units as of Q2 2016 with Apple, Huawei, Oppo, and Xiaomi far behind.
AMD announces new Zen architecture for a launch by Holiday 2016
A tech demo shows an octa-core Zen CPU edging out the Core i7-6900K in clock-to-clock benchmark tests. AMD "Naples" and Raven Ridge" platforms for servers and notebooks will not launch until 2017.
Initial Galaxy Note 7 torture tests show difficult serviceability and poorer scratch resistance
First iFixit teardown claims the phablet to be just slightly easier to repair than the Galaxy S7 Edge while informal scratch and drop tests show disadvantages of the new Gorilla Glass 5 case.
ZTE set to launch a new Nubia smartphone in Europe
A press event celebrating the announcement is scheduled before the end of this month in Germany ahead of IFA 2016.
Aug 21, 2016
HP EliteBook 1030 G1 Subnotebook Review
Happy without a fan. Despite its passively cooled Core-m processor, the EliteBook 1030 G1 can convince with excellent application performance, great input devices and a bright IPS display. Did HP create the new reference in the subnotebook segment?
Intel Core m7-6Y75, HD Graphics 515, 13.3", 1.2 kgAug 20, 2016
Microsoft promising free Holographic update for Windows 10 PCs in 2017
Intel and Microsoft will iron out the specifications and hardware necessary to bring "mixed reality" VR applications to all mainstream Windows 10 PCs by next year.
Notebooks: Asus is the biggest supplier of Gaming Notebooks
Not MSI is the biggest supplier for gaming notebooks, but Asus. At least Asus now claims the title for themselves. The advantage is particularly big for laptops with Nvidia GeForce GTX GPUs.
Gamescom 2016 | Asus unveils ROG G752VS with GeForce GTX 1070
The small refresh swaps out the Maxwell GPU for new Pascal ones with GTX 1060/1070 options starting at 1999 Euros.
HTC Desire 628 affordable smartphone now available
The 5-inch smartphone will be available in Sunset Blue and Cobalt White starting for 200 Euros up to 230 Euros depending on the RAM and storage space selection.
Nvidia Pascal for Notebooks: In-depth Benchmarks for the Geforce GTX 1080 (SLI), GTX 1070, and GTX 1060
Desktop power in a laptop! We provide you with an exclusive benchmark comparison including many current PC games of all new mobile graphics solutions from Nvidia. This comparison covers the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 SLI, which is the new top model, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, and the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060. These are the successors of the Maxwell chips GTX 980, 980M, and 970M. How well do the new GPUs perform compared to their predecessor? How big is the performance loss compared to their desktop counterparts with the same name? This in-depth review will provide you with all the answers.
Update 08/19.: New GTX 1060 benchmarks with more than 30 games added!
Update 08/19.: New GTX 1060 benchmarks with more than 30 games added!
Aug 19, 2016
Archos 50e Neon Smartphone Review
Price cutter. At a mere 80 Euros (~$85), the 50e Neon is a cheap Archos smartphone. In the following review, we will check what the low budget device is capable of.
Mediatek MT6580M, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5", 152 g
Asus ROG G800VI Notebook Preview
Top dog. Following Nvidia’s launch of its Pascal architecture for desktop systems a few weeks ago, the power-efficient 16 nm technology is now available for notebooks as well. Asus has been one of the first manufacturers to sample the top model GeForce GTX 1080. Stage free for the 18-inch G800VI.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 18.4", 5.5 kg
Asus ZenPad 8.0 Z380M-6B026A Tablet Review
Zen for the masses. Asus takes the opposite approach of the first version that could be categorized in the upper price and performance sector: The manufacturer apparently ordered a brand-name, quality tablet for a budget price. We will find out just how obvious the extreme cutbacks are in the following report.
MediaTek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 8", 354 g
Intel and ARM collaborate to develop 10 nm parts
Intel agrees to manufacture ARM based SoCs on its 10 nm HPM process.
Gamescom 2016 | HP updates Omen 17 notebook with GTX 1060/1070 graphics
The Omen series is expanding with GTX 1060/1070 options for notebooks and 1080 options for the Omen X desktop. New SteelSeries accessories are coming as well with availability beginning this September.
Gamescom 2016 | Lenovo expands its Y series with the Y910 AiO, Y910 notebook, and Y710 Cube
All new devices are coming later this year and will sport Pascal with starting prices in the 1699 to 2799 Euros range.
Gamescom 2016 | EVGA SC17 now updated with GeForce GTX 1070 graphics
The overclockable hardware will return largely untouched including the 4K UHD panel and accessible internals.
Aug 18, 2016
72 new external reviews +
Kitguru: ASUS ROG Strix GL702VT 17.3in Gaming Notebook Review, Pocket Lint: Budget phone gets big features, Huawei P9 dual cameras and more, PC Mag: ZTE Zmax Pro, Tech Advisor: Probably - the HP Elite x3 is big with a huge battery and a lot of class, Tech Advisor: The best £120 you'll spend today - Xiaomi's new Redmi 3S is an unbeatable budget Android, Pocket Lint: Bending the rules and winning, Tech Advisor: A great-value hybrid laptop that's light and lasts ages, Kitguru: Asus ZenBook Flip UX360CA Review, PC Mag: Dell Inspiron 17 7000 Series (7778), PC Mag: Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Tech Advisor: A stunning ultra-portable laptop that will have you reaching for your wallet, Tech Advisor: An affordable, capable Android handset, but it’s not really a BlackBerry, Tech Advisor: Hands-on with the new phablet from 7th heaven | Why you should buy the Galaxy Note 7, Tech Advisor: A hybrid laptop-tablet with a touchscreen for under £700, Notebookreview.com: A Solid Travel Laptop, PC Pro: Arise, king of smartphones, PC World: This gaming laptop packs attitude and speed, PC World: You won't find a better-built bargain, Pocket Lint: Supreme quality design, Pocket Lint: Take note, this is the big-screen phone to beat, Tech Advisor: What’s new in Samsung Galaxy Note 7? Difference between Note 5 and Note 7, PC Mag: Samsung Notebook 7 Spin, PC Mag: Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook, PC Mag: Sony Xperia XA, PC Mag: Lenovo Ideapad Y700 Touch (15"), PC Mag: Lenovo ThinkPad 13, PC World: A capable tablet not worth signing a contract for, PC World: Google's Pixel has a rival for best Chromebook ever, Pocket Lint: Strike a pose, Pocket Lint: Design downers, Pocket Lint: Secure, just not top drawer, Pocket Lint: Tough build and thermal imaging make for a phone like no other, PC World: An affordable phone you should pass on, PC World: Incremental upgrades make it a good laptop for the moment, Pocket Lint: Affordability is its ace, Pocket Lint: The big and the bold, Pocket Lint: 5-hours of friendship, PC World: You deserve a lot more phone for $700, PC World: It gets the job done for budget conscious consumers, PC World: You can brag a little about this laptop's luxury details, PC Pro: A great all-rounder for under £300, PC Pro: Huawei is on top form, PC Perspective: Raising the Bar, PC Mag: Alcatel Idol 4S, PC Mag: HP Elite x2 G1 (1012), PC Mag: Acer Chromebook 14, PC Pro: The Surface Pro 4 rival you can expand, PC Mag: MSI GE72 6QD Apache Pro, PC Mag: MSI GS40 6QE Phantom, PC Mag: MSI GS60 Ghost Pro (002), PC Mag: Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310, PC World: No longer the best budget smartphones available, PC World: Motorola proves modular smartphones are the future of mobility, PC World: Motorola's beefier Z smartphone is better without its mods, PC Pro: A versatile business tablet, PC Pro: The best budget phone is now £10 cheaper, PC Mag: Motorola Moto G4, PC Mag: Motorola Moto G4 Plus, PC Mag: Asus Chromebook C202SA-YS02, PC Mag: Dell Latitude 13 7000 (7370), PC Mag: Motorola Moto Z Droid, PC Mag: Motorola Moto Z Force Droid, PC Mag: Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series (3162), PC Mag: Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series (3558), PC Mag: Cat S60, PC Mag: Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21, PC Authority: Review: Dell Inspiron 11 3000, Tech Advisor: Slim, sleek and silently great
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided to support Tobii Eye Tracking
Another major title receives support for Tobii EyeX tracking technology.
HP ProBook 650 G2 Notebook Review
Pushing its luck? With the ProBook 650 G2, HP debuts a 15.6-inch laptop that aims to achieve decent runtimes thanks to its frugal ULV processor. Our report reveals what customers should consider when buying this device and where the ProBook is situated in terms of performance.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 2.3 kg
HP EliteBook 725 G3 Subnotebook Review
More Middle-Class, Less Elite. HP shows their loyalty to AMD by using an AMD APU in their new subnotebook, the EliteBook 725 G3. Sadly, the price tag of roughly 1,000 Euros (~$1133) does not match the performance of this device. Our test model offered short battery life, a noisy fan and a dark screen with low contrast and poor viewing angles.
AMD Pro A10-8700B, Radeon R6 (Carrizo), 12.5", 1.3 kg
Lenovo Yoga 910 leak shows narrower bezels and a larger 13.9-inch screen
The Yoga 900 successor will likely be unveiled this coming IFA 2016 with Kaby Lake in tow and a launch later this year.
Intel: First Kaby Lake Benchmarks leaked
The launch of Intel's next CPU generation seems to come closer. For the first time, we now have benchmarks and they give us the first chance for a comparison with the current Skylake generation. So much upfront: The integrated graphics unit in particular is once again getting a big performance boost.
Unknown HTC Google Nexus smartphones spotted at FCC
The FCC database has seemingly confirmed existing rumors of the continuing partnership between Google and HTC for at least two more Nexus smartphones later this year.
Apple could unveil three new iPad models come 2017 with potential for OLED by 2018
Analysts are expecting lower iPad sales this year with a comeback in 2018 should Apple incorporate flexible OLED panels onto its iPad series.
34 new external reviews +
Engadget: Cheap, secure and better than expected, Computer Shopper: Asus Republic of Gamers G752VS OC, Gadgetspeak: Amazon Fire Tablet, Allround-PC.com: Asus ZenFone 3, Allround-PC.com: HP Spectre x360, Chip.de: Überzeugender Wegbegleiter für das mobile und stationäre Arbeiten, Mobile Tech Review: HP Omen 15, Laptop Mag: MSI GT62 Dominator Pro, Netzwelt: Note 5-Nachfolger ausprobiert, Laptop Mag: Acer TravelMate P648, Laptop Mag: Lenovo Yoga 710, Laptop Mag: Lenovo ThinkPad 13, It Pro: Samsung Galaxy J5, It Pro: Ultra-thin and ultra-lovely, Engadget: Moto Z phones, Engadget: Alcatel Idol 4S, AnandTech: Motorola Moto Z, Allround-PC.com: Acer Switch Alpha 12, Futurezone.at: Dem Puzzle-Smartphone fehlen Teile, Mobile Tech Review: Acer Switch Alpha 12, Area DVD: Neuer Name – Neues Konzept?, Chip.de: Sonys stärkster Power-Riegel, Mobile Tech Review: Dell Inspiron 13 7368, Mobile Tech Review: Dell Latitude 13 7000, Laptop Mag: Asus ROG G752V OC, CNet: Dell Inspiron 7000, Computer Shopper: Asus ZenBook Flip UX360CA, Tom's Hardware: Tablet mit Tastatur soll Notebook ersetzen, Gadgetspeak: Huawei P9 Plus, Chip.de: Grauer Underdog schnappt nach den Sternen, Chip.de: Günstiger Kamera-Crack, Chip.de: Bigger is better?, Netzwelt: Dieses Smartphone muss das Galaxy S7 fürchten
Startech announces new USB type-C Docking Station with Power Delivery
Startech announces their first USB-C Docking station with power delivery, HDMI, DisplayPort, Quick Charge USB ports and Ethernet.
Aug 17, 2016
Xiaomi handset shipments dropping in China
Xiaomi lost no less than 38 percent in the quarter that has ended on the Chinese market compared to the same period of last year.
Gigabyte P35 & P37 receive NVIDIA Pascal graphics
Both notebooks come with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, a Skylake Intel Core i7 processor, as well as an optional DDR4 2400MHz memory upgrade.
IFA 2016 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 confirmed to arrive at IFA
The launch of the 8-inch variant of the updated Galaxy Tab S3 Android slate has been confirmed a post by Samsung Colombia.
Huawei entering US market with the Honor 8 smartphone
The Honor 8 launches this August 27th for $399 USD and will act as an anchor for Huawei into the crowded U.S. smartphone market.
Lenovo Moto Z product pages appearing on online UK retailers
The Moto Z could launch for 495 Pounds in the UK, though exact shipment dates are still unknown for the region.
Aug 16, 2016
Gigabyte updates the P55 & P57 series with NVIDIA Pascal
The 17.3-inch P57 now features GeForce GTX 1070 graphics, while the smaller P55 has a GeForce GTX 1060 graphics adapter under the hood.
IFA 2016 | Samsung Gear S3 coming at the end of the month
The successor of the one-year old Gear S2 will have three versions and will be unveiled on the last day of August, in Berlin.
Aorus refreshes X3 Plus, X5, X7, and X7 DT with Nvidia Pascal
The existing Aorus notebooks will now have new 120 Hz and 5 ms display options alongside GTX 1060, GTX 1070, and GTX 1080 GPU options.
Meizu M3E launches in China for 175 Euros
The 5.5-inch budget device has already attracted 3 million new registrations within just 24 hours of its announcement.
Lenovo teaser video hints at new product announcements for IFA 2016
The manufacturer is expected to show off a host of products and refreshes next month in Berlin including unannounced MotoMods and Yoga convertibles.
MSI reveals ultra-slim GS73VR Stealth gaming notebook
With the main body made of high-density aluminum alloy, this light gaming laptop uses NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics and a Skylake processor, as well as MSI's Cooler Boost Trinity technology.
Affordable Acer Switch One 10 S1003 coming soon
The entry-level Windows 10 configuration will have a 10.1-inch IPS 1280 x 800 resolution display and an Intel Atom Cherry Trail SoC for just 200 Euros.
Asus ROG GX800VH Notebook Preview
Born for 4K. Fans of high-resolution gaming are often faced with performance problems. Even the flagship model from Nvidia’s Maxwell generation, the GTX 980, struggles in 3840 x 2160. The situation is much better with the Pascal successor GTX 1080. This is confirmed by the Asus GX800, which is even powered by an SLI configuration.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (Laptop), 18.4", 5.7 kg
MSI GT72VR 6RE-015US Notebook Review
Pascal power. The GT72S has been renewed as the GT72VR in time for Nvidia's all-powerful mobile Pascal series. While some new features have been added, a few have also been removed to make room for the higher-end GT73VR.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 3.9 kg
MSI GT62VR 6RE Dominator Pro Notebook Review
Clear statement. In line with the notebook launch of Nvidia's Pascal architecture, MSI announces a new high-end system based on the GeForce GTX 1070. The performance of the GT62VR is not only supposed to beat devices with the GTX 970M, but also notebooks equipped with the GTX 980M by quite a margin. Our review will find out if that is the case.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.9 kg
MSI announces GE72VR and GE62VR Apache series
Positioned as high-value gaming notebooks, the GE72VR and GE62VR Apache come with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics and Intel Core i7 processors.
HP Pavilion 17 FHD V3A33AV Notebook Review
Loud gamer. It's got the looks of a multimedia notebook and the GPU of a gaming machine. While versatile, the system runs much louder than your standard Ultrabook even during low loads.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 17.3", 3 kg
MSI unveils GS63VR Stealth Pro ultra-slim gaming notebook
This slim 4.2-pound gaming notebook is powered by the high-end Intel Core i7 6700HQ processor and uses NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics.
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