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Jul 26, 2016
Xiaomi Mi Notebook leaked image and specs, as well as prices

Xiaomi Mi Notebook leaks online

The standard model is expected to have a price tag of $600 USD, packing an Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a 256 GB SSD.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Jul 2016 09:55
Intel has begun shipping Kaby Lake to manufacturers

Intel has begun shipping Kaby Lake to manufacturers

The announcement was made through a conference call with investors. The first consumer models sporting the 7th generation CPU should be making their way to IDF 2016 and IFA 2016.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 26 Jul 2016 08:33
Nokia purportedly planning high-end Android smartphones

Nokia purportedly planning high-end Android smartphones

Two flagship Nokia smartphones may be coming as early as this Holiday season with OLED displays and PureView cameras.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 26 Jul 2016 07:35
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR Convertible Review

78% Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR Convertible Review

Miixed bag. Lenovo's 10.1-inch IdeaPad Miix 310 is a detachable primarily designed to augment - and not replace - a user's existing Windows system. The performance is perfectly adequate for word processing and web browsing on-the-go - but the screen could be much brighter.
Intel Atom x5-Z8350, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.1", 1.1 kg
Bernhard Pechlaner, 26 Jul 2016 07:32
Firefox to automatically disable Flash content beginning this August

Firefox to automatically disable Flash content beginning this August

Mozilla claims that the eventual removal of Flash will improve both the stability and security of its popular browser.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 26 Jul 2016 00:03
Jul 25, 2016
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A72/-A53 ARM 8 cores @ 1800 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 SoC for smartphones and tablets.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 APQ8009 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A7 ARM 4 cores @ 1300 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 APQ8009 processor (CPU) for tablets.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A72/-A53 ARM 6 cores @ 1800 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 processor for smartphones and tablets (CPU).
Google Nexus teaser, HTC Nexus Sailfish specs leak again, processor revealed

More HTC Nexus Sailfish specs leak online

This handset has been in the rumor mill for a while, but now new details emerge, revealing that it carries a Snapdragon 820/821 under the hood.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 15:55
Samsung Galaxy Tab J debuts in Taiwan

Samsung Galaxy Tab J debuts in Taiwan

This new 7-inch slate has below average specs and will ship with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for less than $200 USD starting in August.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 15:30
Yahoo corporate HQ, Verizon buys Yahoo for $4.8 billion

Verizon buys Yahoo for $5 billion

Back in February, Yahoo started to search for "strategic alternatives" and now this $5 billion worth deal has just become official.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 14:55
BlackBerry Hamburg Android smartphone appears at FCC and GFXBench

BlackBerry Hamburg shows up at FCC and GFXBench

This mid-ranger without a physical keyboard is expected to launch loaded with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and 3 GB RAM.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 13:50
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Mediatek MT6732 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A53 ARM 4 cores @ 1500 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Mediatek MT6732 tablet and smartphone processor (CPU).
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Mediatek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A53 ARM 4 cores @ 1300 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Mediatek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz processor (CPU) for smartphones and tablets.
Samsung wireless charger for simultaneous charging of smartphone and smartwatch

Samsung working on new wireless charger designs

A new patent filing by Samsung describes three new wireless chargers that are taller than the current ones and apparently can charge a smartwatch and a smartphone simultaneously.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 10:40
Oppo F1s launch event scheduled for August 3rd

Oppo sends out invites for F1s launch event

The successor of the popular Oppo F1 is expected to feature a 16 MP front camera and will be unveiled on August 3rd, as previously rumored.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 09:40
TENAA leaks reveal an unannounced Honor Note 8 phablet

TENAA leaks reveal an unannounced Honor Note 8 phablet

Official Huawei teasers suggest a 6.6-inch QHD display and a large 4400 mAh internal battery. Nonetheless, TENAA images show no dual rear cameras for the phablet.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 25 Jul 2016 07:46
Intel Q2 2016 earnings reveal stable sales and half the profits

Intel Q2 2016 earnings reveal stable sales and half the profits

Revenue is up just slightly YoY while core divisions remain relatively stagnant in terms of sales.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 25 Jul 2016 06:55
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Mediatek MT8163 V/A 1.5 GHz SoC

Cortex-A53 ARM 4 cores @ 1500 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Mediatek MT8163 V/A 1.5 GHz smartphone and tablet processor (CPU).
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Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8625Q SoC - benchmarks and specs

Cortex-A5 ARM 4 cores @ 1200 MHz 45nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8625Q processor (CPU) for smartphones.
Jul 24, 2016
AMD's Bristol Ridge and Stoney Ridge Architecture

AMD's Bristol Ridge and Stoney Ridge Architecture

Bristol Ridge or Stoney Ridge, respectively, is the code name for the 7th generation of A-series APUs and the successor to the Carrizo and Carrizo-L APUs. Even though nothing changed in terms of transistors, there is significant progress thanks to numerous activated features, optimizations as well as an adjusted manufacturing process.
Redaktion, 24 Jul 2016 22:31
Dell Inspiron 15 5568 Convertible Review

79% Dell Inspiron 15 5568 Convertible Review

Fusion. With a 15-inch convertible, Dell tries to merge the most important qualities of a laptop and tablet in its new Inspiron. However, some compromises have to be made to achieve this high goal.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 24 Jul 2016 21:55
Battery report of an affected unit (Source: Kridsada Thanabulpong)

Users claiming battery issues with aging Surface Pro 3 tablets

Some Surface Pro 3 units equipped with internal batteries provided by Simplo appear to be discharging unusually fast. Microsoft has yet to announce anything formal about the user complaints.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngore, 24 Jul 2016 09:00
Cat unveils S60 smartphone with integrated IR camera

Cat S60 with integrated thermal camera now available

The S60 is the world's first rugged smartphone with an integrated thermal camera for consumer use. Prices start at around 650 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jul 2016 08:19
Intel Coffee Lake may be 14 nm with hexa-core options for notebooks (Source: PC Watch)

Intel Coffee Lake series may be 14 nm with hexa-core options for notebooks

The chipmaker could be pushing its 10 nm plans further back with at least two Skylake refreshes in the 14 nm manufacturing process.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jul 2016 07:19
Dell Precision 3510 Workstation Review

80% Dell Precision 3510 Workstation Review

Economy project. The mobile workstation Dell Precision 3510 is an inexpensive entry-level model with many positive characteristics, but the review configuration can still not convince us.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, AMD FirePro W5130M, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Tobias Winkler, 24 Jul 2016 06:36
Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-70EQ Convertible Review

85% Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-70EQ Convertible Review

Better take the entry-level model with i5. This update will reveal why the expensive i7 model does not pay off for typical buyers. In addition, we will compare the test model to the popular Surface Pro 4, MateBook, Miix 700 and Spectre x2 12 convertibles.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 12", 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 24 Jul 2016 06:30
Jul 23, 2016
VOYO VBook V3 Convertible Review

71% VOYO VBook V3 Convertible Review

VOYOga. When looking for a bargain in the Windows convertible or 2-in-1 sector, buyers more frequently run into offers from the Far East markets whose dumping prices quickly obliterate any justified concerns regarding service life and possible warranty claims. With VOYO's V3, we are looking at a device that expertly plays around with the name.
Intel Atom x5-Z8300, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 13.3", 1.7 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 23 Jul 2016 09:08
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED) Convertible Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED) Convertible Review

A class of its own. Lenovo goes all-in with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 20FRS1VS00. The icing on the cake is the OLED screen. Our review update will find out how the flagship convertible from Lenovo performs.
Intel Core i7-6600U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jul 2016 09:05
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Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow now on 13.3 percent of active Android devices

Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow now on 13.3 percent of active Android devices

Google Dashboard lays out the current distribution of Android versions. Android 6.0 Marshmallow is gaining ground while Lollipop, KitKat, Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Gingerbread have all fallen month-over-month.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2016 01:02
Jul 22, 2016
Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch, global smartwatch market falling for the first time

Smartwatch shipments fall for the first time

While global shipments fell 32 percent in the second quarter, Apple's smart wearables faced an impressive downfall - no less than 55 percent.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jul 2016 23:45
Sony Xperia F8331 flagship smartphone leaks

Sony Xperia F8331 flagship smartphone leaks

The model appears to be sporting a new design not found on any existing Xperia X smartphone and will purportedly have 4K recording capabilities.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2016 23:43
TSMC may be producing the next generation of Apple SoCs

TSMC may be producing the next generation of Apple SoCs

The Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer could be responsible for both the unannounced Apple A10 and Apple A11 SoCs for future iPhones.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2016 23:05
Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga 20GQ-000EUS Workstation Review

78% Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga 20GQ-000EUS Workstation Review

On-the-go workstation. Versatility is the name of the game as the P40 Yoga targets light workstation users with touchscreen features and a dedicated Quadrio GPU. For a starting price of $1500 USD, however, we were expecting a bit more in terms of performance and features.
Intel Core i7-6600U, NVIDIA Quadro M500M, 14.1", 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2016 22:02
Microsoft planning to launch a modular iMac rival

Microsoft iMac rival could be in the works

The Redmond giant is apparently getting ready for the rebound of the PC market with a modular device that could act as an iMac alternative, a portable TV set, or even a gaming console.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jul 2016 15:45
Motorola Moto Z modular Android handset coming to Verizon Wireless

Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force coming to Verizon next week

These 5.5-inch handsets powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and support for Moto Mods are available for pre-order and will be available starting July 28.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jul 2016 13:35
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NVIDIA GeForce 910M

384 Kepler cores @ 641MHz, 64 Bit DDR3 @ 2000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce 910M graphics card for Notebooks.
The packaging of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 reveals core specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specifications leak

The retail packaging suggests a 10-core SoC, 3 GB RAM, and a large 4100 mAh battery for the 5.5-inch smartphone.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2016 09:55
Google Play Store ready for testing on the Pixel and Acer R 11 Chromebooks

Google Play Store ready for testing on the Pixel and Acer R 11 Chromebooks

The Google Chromebook Pixel and Acer Chromebook R 11 can now be updated for testing Play Store apps on Chrome OS. Full compatibility with all apps is not guaranteed.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2016 04:28
Hands-on video compares an alleged iPhone 7 against the iPhone 6s

Hands-on video compares an alleged iPhone 7 against the iPhone 6s

The hands-on video shows what appears to be a dummy 4.7-inch iPhone 7 against the current generation iPhone 6s. A new camera, antenna setup, and Lightning port can all be observed.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2016 04:28
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Smartphone Review

80% Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Smartphone Review

Expensive entry. Samsung launches a 2016 update of its entry-level device Galaxy J1, but the price was increased. Samsung is once again not very generous in terms of features. Can the smartphone justify the additional price, or should you have a look at the rivals?
Samsung Exynos 3475 Quad, ARM Mali-T720, 4.5", 131 g
Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jul 2016 03:43
Jul 21, 2016
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Mobile NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (Laptop)

2048 Pascal cores @ 1443MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5 @ 8000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (Laptop) graphics card for Notebooks.
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Mobile NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (Laptop) - Benchmarks and Specs

1280 Pascal cores @ 1404MHz, 192 Bit GDDR5 @ 8000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the mobile NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (Laptop) graphics card for Notebooks.
Samsung Gear S2 de Grisogono limited edition smartwatch

Samsung Gear S3 and Galaxy Tab S3 might launch in September

Italian technology journalist Antonio Monaco has confirmed an older rumor, so it looks like the Galaxy Tab S3 and the Gear S3 will arrive at IFA 2016.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jul 2016 18:55
NVIDIA Tegra K1 slides at CES 2014

NVIDIA to announce Tegra-Next SoC in August

The chip is expected to show up on August 22nd at the Hot Chips conference in California.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jul 2016 14:25
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 now official, to hit the market later this year

Corning announces Gorilla Glass 5

Internal drop tests reveal that Gorilla Glass 5 is almost two times more durable than Gorilla Glass 4 while offering similar resistance from scratches.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jul 2016 12:55
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Qualcomm Adreno 510

Specifications and benchmarks of the Qualcomm Adreno 510 graphics card for ###NOTEBOOK_SMARTPHONE_DESKTOP###.
HTC 10 Lifestyle now available in Europe

HTC 10 Lifestyle now available in Europe

Online retailers in Poland and the Netherlands are already listing the 5.2-inch HTC 10 Lifestyle with a high starting price of 680 Euros. The smartphone is essentially the HTC 10 with a more mainstream Snapdragon 652 SoC.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 21 Jul 2016 09:54
Toshiba Mobile Zero Client bringing virtualization to desktops and notebooks

Toshiba Mobile Zero Client bringing virtualization to desktops and notebooks

Toshiba's zero-client solution aims to let employees work on-the-go without violating existing company protocols.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 21 Jul 2016 09:12
Chuwi to launch Vi10 Plus 2-in-1 detachable with dual-boot this month

Chuwi to launch dual-boot Vi10 Plus 2-in-1 detachable this month

The 10.8-inch Windows 10/Android hybrid tablet will include an Intel Atom SoC and up to 4 GB of RAM with a decently sized 8400 mAh battery.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 21 Jul 2016 08:11

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