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Mar 12, 2016
Honor 5X Smartphone Review

84% Honor 5X Smartphone Review

Direct metal. Huawei's direct marketing brand Honor is always good for a bargain. We have the Honor 5X with a metal body and high-quality cameras in our lab this time. Let us see whether the smartphone's details are also convincing.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2, Adreno 405, 5.5", 158 g
Florian Wimmer, 12 Mar 2016 01:19
AT&T Samsung Note 5 phablet gets Android Marshmallow update

AT&T brings Marshmallow to Note 5 and Galaxy S6

While Note 5 got the update earlier today, its smaller brother is expecting the same treatment on March 14.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2016 00:10
Mar 11, 2016
Google LG Nexus 5X gets Android Marshmallow with better performance overall

Nexus 6P and 5X get faster with this month's update

This month's security update brings multiple performance improvements to both Nexus handsets, as well as many bug fixes.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2016 23:15
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop with Ubuntu now at fifth iteration

Dell updates the XPS 13 Developer Edition Ubuntu laptop

The fifth iteration of this Linux portable comes preloaded with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and uses Skylake processors, including Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 chips.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2016 22:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge now available in Europe

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge now available in Europe

The two smartphones come in Black, White, and Gold options for hefty starting prices of 700 and 800 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 Mar 2016 21:21
Asus Zenbook UX305CA-FB055T Subnotebook Review

89% Asus Zenbook UX305CA-FB055T Subnotebook Review

Slim and classy. The Zenbook's special feature is its high-resolution QHD+ panel (3200x1800 pixels). It provides a razor-sharp image, but its contrast is weak. Everything is in line beyond that: Fast SSD, long battery life, decent keyboard. However, the buyer will have to accept occasional CPU whining.
Intel Core m7-6Y75, HD Graphics 515, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Mar 2016 18:43
Samsung Galaxy S7 Android flagship hits Cricket Wireless March 18th 2016

Samsung Galaxy S7 coming to Cricket Wireless next week

This flagship hits the stores worldwide today while Cricket Wireless users will be able to get it starting next week.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2016 16:20
Samsung Pay now on Verizon Wireless' Galaxy S7

Samsung Pay coming to Galaxy S7 handsets on Verizon

Although it was rumored that Verizon would not offer Samsung Pay on the Galaxy S7, it has just been confirmed that owners of this flagship on the Big Red can use this mobile payment service.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2016 14:45
Huawei Pay debuts on the Chinese mobile payments market

Huawei Pay debuts in China

This new mobile payment service only backed by the Bank of China for now enters a market dominated by Alibaba's Alipay, with more than 400 million verified users.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2016 10:45
Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Notebook Review

85% Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Notebook Review

Looking for more performance? After one-year of abstinence, Lenovo once again offers a powerful device without ULV hardware within its premium lineup. Thanks to fast processors and optional discreet GPU, the T460p is supposed to fill the gap between normal T-series and mobile workstations, but the cooling in particular is a minor issue.
Intel Core i5-6440HQ, HD Graphics 530, 14", 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Mar 2016 07:56
Mar 10, 2016
Asus makes available the ZenFone Max ZC550KL smartphone

Asus makes available the ZenFone Max ZC550KL smartphone

The 5.5-inch smartphone will carry a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery as standard for a starting price of 250 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Mar 2016 23:44
Samsung Z1 Tizen smartphone, the original version

Samsung Z1 (2016) could be in the works

The new Tizen phone could come with an AMOLED display and allegedly carries the code name SM-Z150.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2016 23:30
Apple confirms March 21st keynote

Apple confirms March 21st launch event

The 9.7-inch iPad Pro and a 4-inch iPhone should be unveiled during this event, next to new Apple Watch versions.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2016 22:15
LG G5 Android flagship coming to the US market in early April 2016

LG G5 coming to the US next month

This flagship and its "select companion devices" will reach the US in early April via major carriers and online retailers.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2016 21:30
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gets urgent software update March 2016

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gets urgent software update

The update is as small as 3.3 MB and its description only contains one item - Edge screen.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2016 20:30
MSI GT72S with Tobii eye-tracking now available in Europe

MSI GT72S with Tobii eye-tracking now available in Europe

The GT72S Dominator Pro with Tobii technology is now on sale for just under 3400 Euros and includes a free download for The Division.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Mar 2016 19:39
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge pre-orders stronger than expected

Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge pre-orders exceeded expectations

Although the numbers are not public yet, the president of Samsung’s mobile division confirmed that pre-orders have been stronger than expected.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2016 18:55
Samsung Galaxy S6 flagship on Sprint gets Android Marhsmallow update

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 gets Android Marshmallow

Sprint customers get the same firmware that was built for the unlocked Galaxy S6, so it includes the same highlights - Google Now on Tap, Doze mode, updated TouchWiz UI, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2016 18:15
HP ZBook 15u G3 Workstation Review

78% HP ZBook 15u G3 Workstation Review

Affordable, portable, professional… The HP ZBook 15u G3 brings us a thin-and-light mobile workstation with capable specs, all within the realm of affordability. But is it a workstation, or is it an Ultrabook… or is it a little bit of both?
Intel Core i7-6600U, AMD FirePro W4190M, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Steve Schardein, 10 Mar 2016 17:49
Lenovo Yoga YB1-X90 convertible

A new Lenovo Yoga convertible leaks online

This upcoming Android convertible is powered by a "Cherry Trail" Intel Atom processor and has a 10 inch full HD display, as well as a 360 degree hinge.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2016 15:30
Nvidia GeForce 940MX DDR3 Review - inside the MSI CX72

Nvidia GeForce 940MX DDR3 Review - inside the MSI CX72

We had the chance to test the new GeForce 940MX inside a pre-sample of the MSI CX72 notebook. We use the following article to compare it with the old GeForce 940M, show numerous benchmarks and check what games can be smoothly played with the DDR3 version of the 940MX.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 17.3"
Klaus Hinum, 10 Mar 2016 15:00
Google Android N developer preview now available

Google launches Android N Developer Preview

The next-gen Android build becomes available more than two months ahead of the I/O developer conference, its main highlight being multi-window mode support.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2016 14:30
Asus T302 Chi convertible tablet with Intel Core m3 processor

Asus T302 Chi leaks online

This upcoming Windows 10 convertible is powered by Intel's Core m3 processor, has a fanless design, and uses a keyboard with pogo pin connectors.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2016 12:55
DogHouse Systems Mobius SS (Clevo P770DM) Notebook Review

86% DogHouse Systems Mobius SS (Clevo P770DM) Notebook Review

Top Dog performance. We check out DogHouse Systems performance gaming notebook in the highly competitive 17-inch DTR space. This Clevo-based system brings everything we've come to expect from the barebones manufacturer.
Intel Core i7-6700K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 17.3", 3.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 10 Mar 2016 07:07
New rumor boasts an upcoming 5.8-inch OLED Apple iPhone Pro

New rumor boasts an upcoming 5.8-inch OLED Apple iPhone Pro

Unconfirmed reports from Digitimes is claiming that a bigger iPhone is currently in the works for a launch as early as next year.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Mar 2016 00:11
Mar 9, 2016
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Android smartphone launches in Singapore

Samsung launches Galaxy J1 (2016) and Galaxy J1 mini

While the new Galaxy J1 has just launched in Russia next to its mini variant, details on international availability and pricing as still not available for now.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2016 21:45
LG V10 Android handset gets Marshmallow update

LG V10 gets Android Marshmallow

The Android 6.0 update for this handset was spotted in Turkey earlier this week, so it should hit other areas later this month as well.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2016 20:55
HTC One M9 Prime Camera Edition coming for 430 Euros

HTC One M9 Prime Camera Edition coming for 430 Euros

The new Prime Edition replaces core components of the original One M9 with a MediaTek SoC, weaker rear camera, slower LTE connectivity, and less RAM for a more affordable starting price.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Mar 2016 20:48
Huawei P9 teaser hints at April 6th launch event

Huawei P9 teaser hints at April 6th launch event

Huawei could steal Xiaomi's thunder this month with a potential launch and release of its high-end P9 series of smartphones.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Mar 2016 20:04
Notebookcheck: Rating update v5 online

Notebookcheck: Rating update v5 online

Significantly higher performances of new processors and graphics solutions have made it necessary to revise our rating criteria.
J. Simon Leitner, 09 Mar 2016 19:50
Microsoft Lumia 950 Smartphone Review

87% Microsoft Lumia 950 Smartphone Review

Slow leader. With the Lumia 950 and its sister model Lumia 950 XL, Microsoft has renewed its Windows Phone flagship models. They are powered by the latest Windows 10 OS. The appearance is restrained, but the equipment is worthy of a top model. Our review explains why this is not enough for a place up front in our top list.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.2", 150 g
Michael Moser, 09 Mar 2016 18:22
Samsung Galaxy S7 iFixit.com teardown repairability score 3 out of 10

Samsung Galaxy S7 is harder to repair than its predecessor

Notorious website iFixit.com awarded Samsung's latest flagship a repairability score of only 3/10 while its predecessor got 4/10.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2016 17:45
Microsoft SQL Server coming to Linux in 2017

Microsoft announces SQL Server for Linux

While Microsoft previewed the core relational database capabilities earlier this week, SQL Server for Linux is only expected to become available next year.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2016 12:12
Samsung 12 MP Dual Pixel sensor for mobiles with ISOCELL technology

Samsung begins mass production of its Dual Pixel sensor for mobile

The new 1.4 μm-pixel image sensor uses the ISOCELL and Dual Pixel technologies, bringing DSLR camera-level features to mobile phones.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2016 10:55
Face Off: Dell XPS 13 9350 vs XPS 13 9343 vs. XPS 13 9333

Face Off: Dell XPS 13 9350 vs XPS 13 9343 vs. XPS 13 9333

XPS 13 roundup. We compare and contrast the recent generations of XPS 13 notebooks to see what exactly has changed over time and if the latest model is really worth an upgrade over the outgoing generation.
Allen Ngo, 09 Mar 2016 10:25
Toshiba Satellite C55-C-1NE

72% Toshiba Satellite C55-C-1NE Notebook Review

Average Joe? The Toshiba Satellite C55-C is an entry-level notebook designed for word processing and multimedia tasks. The spec sheet lacks any real highlights - but maybe there are hidden surprises we have yet to discover?
Intel Core i3-5005U, NVIDIA GeForce 920M, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Andreas Kilian, 09 Mar 2016 08:19
Android Marshmallow has just reached 2.3 percent market share

Android 6.0 Marshmallow usage has almost doubled in the last month

Although Marshmallow still has a very low market share, new data from Google reveals that its popularity almost doubled since last month while Lollipop finally became the dominant Android version.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2016 06:41
Seagate unveils PCIe SSD with 10 GB/s transfer rates

Seagate unveils PCIe SSD with 10 GB/s transfer rates

If fast isn't fast enough, then Seagate has got you covered with this upcoming PCIe SSD coming this Summer.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Mar 2016 06:14
Mar 8, 2016
Samsung: Galaxy A9 Pro (SM-A9100) spotted at FCC and TENAA

Samsung: Galaxy A9 Pro (SM-A9100) spotted at FCC and TENAA

The Pro version is now expected to be a larger 6-inch phablet with an AMOLED FHD display in contrast to previous reports.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Mar 2016 20:42
Coolpad Modena Smartphone Review

76% Coolpad Modena Smartphone Review

Grainy. Besides well-known Chinese manufacturers like Huawei or Lenovo, the company Coolpad now launches its first smartphone on the German market: the Modena. Find out in our review whether looking at the device is worthwhile and what it features in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5.5", 158 g
Marcus Herbrich, 08 Mar 2016 20:03
Samsung Exynos 8 Octa processor inside Galaxy S7 has slow graphics

Exynos-driven Galaxy S7 is slower than its Snapdragon-powered sibling

Although the Exynos 8 Octa 8890 looks like it can keep up with the Snapdragon 820 overall, its GPU is about 30 percent slower.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2016 18:55
Gold Nexus 6P Android handset got the March security update already

March security update available for Nexus devices and BlackBerry Priv

This new patch addresses six critical bugs and eight high severity issues, as well as two "moderate" problems.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2016 17:00
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AMD FirePro W4190M Benchmarks and Specs

384 GCN cores @ 825MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 4000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD FirePro W4190M graphics card for professional notebooks.
Dropbox file hosting has 500 million users

Dropbox reaches 500 million users

Less than 8 years since its debut, this online backup service is currently used by more than 500 million people.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2016 13:55
 

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Klaus Hinum, 08 Mar 2016 11:57
Samsung Galaxy S7 Android flagship hits Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile this month

Samsung Galaxy S7 coming to Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile

Boost customers will get the new flagship starting March 11th, while those on Virgin will get it one week later, priced at $649.99 USD, plus tax.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2016 10:50
Lenovo Yoga 500-14ISK Notebook Review

76% Lenovo Yoga 500-14ISK Notebook Review

Don't expect too much! Lenovo's Yoga 500 is another 2-in-1 convertible with a 14-inch screen on the market. It is supposed to continue the success of the Yoga series from last year. The Lenovo Yoga 500 is equipped with a Skylake Intel Core i5, and there are also configurations with a GeForce 920M GPU.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 920M, 14", 1.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 08 Mar 2016 09:07
Microsoft to shut down Lionhead Studios after a decade under its property

Microsoft plans to close Lionhead Studios

The Redmond giant has canceled Fable Legends, but the latest rumors claim they also plan to shut down UK-based Lionhead Studios.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2016 09:00
Samsung Pay ends 2015 with a loss of more than $16 million

Samsung Pay ends 2015 with losses

This mobile payment service lost almost $17 million during its first year under Samsung, but they are not charging any fees to merchants for now.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2016 08:35
Mar 7, 2016
Microsoft Windows 10 ecosystem next major features update in 2017

Microsoft pushes Windows 10 Redstone 2 to spring 2017

The second major set of features will hit the OS in 2017, when the launch of Microsoft's next-gen hardware is also expected to occur.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2016 23:35

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