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Dec 11, 2015
Walmart Pay mobile payment system launches

Walmart launches its own mobile payment system

This service is already active, and its design allows it to work with other digital wallets, including Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2015 21:02
Xiaomi notebook may come with Core i7 and GTX 760M graphics

Xiaomi notebook may come with Core i7 and GTX 760M graphics

Linux and older generation processors should bring down costs significantly for the Chinese manufacturer.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 Dec 2015 05:00
More renders and images leak on Nokia C1

More renders and images leak on Nokia C1

The rumored C1 could carry USB Type-C and an ultra-slim profile with a supposed 2016 launch date.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 Dec 2015 03:51
Acer Predator 15 Notebook Review

86% Acer Predator 15 Notebook Review

Beast of prey. Following the extremely successful V 15 Nitro, Acer presents its next gaming platform. Instead of an upper mid-range GPU, a genuine premium model is in the Predator 15. Can the GTX 980M stand up against the 15-inch competition?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 15.6", 3.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 11 Dec 2015 03:31
Dec 10, 2015
Android 6.0 Marshmallow usage remains low

Android 6.0 Marshmallow usage remains low

Google statistics show a a rise of just half a percent for the latest version of Android.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Dec 2015 19:57
Portabook XMC10 laptop with foldable keyboard launched

Portabook XMC10 laptop with foldable keyboard launched

It's powered by a quad-core Intel Atom x7-8700 processor clocked at 1.6 GHz accompanied by 2 GB of RAM.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 10 Dec 2015 17:48
Oukitel K10000 boasts 15 days battery life

Oukitel K10000 boasts 15 days battery life

The battery also supports reverse charging which means it can be used as a power source for other devices.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 10 Dec 2015 17:44
Google Pixel C tablet with keyboard dock to get multi-window support in the future

Multi-window support coming to Android

Members of the team behind Pixel C revealed in an Ask Me Anything session on reddit that multi-window mode will be added to Android, but that will only happe in the next major version.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2015 16:30
HTC Perfume with Android 6.1 and Sense 8.0 UI coming in 2016

Perfume to become next year's HTC flagship

The HTC O2 flagship been apparently canceled, being replaced by the Perfume, which will launch with Android 6.1 Marshmallow and Sense 8.0 UI.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2015 15:55
AT&T HTC One A9 Android smartphone gets December security update

HTC One A9 on AT&T gets the December security update

The update includes improvements to the camera software in addition to the usual security patches and performance tweaks.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2015 14:30
Eurocom Sky DLX7 (Clevo P775DM1) Notebook Review

89% Eurocom Sky DLX7 (Clevo P775DM1) Notebook Review

The sky's the limit. Eurocom notebooks just keep getting better and better as Clevo shells continue to evolve. It's pricey, of course, but has key advantages over its closest competitors in the form of 100 percent AdobeRGB coverage and upgradeable LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i7-6700K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Laptop), 17.3", 4.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 10 Dec 2015 08:18
Schenker XMG U716 (Clevo P775DM1) Notebook Review

86% Schenker XMG U716 (Clevo P775DM1) Notebook Review

At the limits. Schenker Technologies obviously has an eye on the performance crown with its XMG U716. The key feature of the 17-inch gaming machine is Nvidia's brand new GeForce GTX 980. How well will the 185-watt model fare against the previously tested 200-watt version?
Intel Core i7-6700, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Laptop), 17.3", 4.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 10 Dec 2015 07:38
Apple USB 3 Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader for iPhone and iPad

Apple releases USB 3-compatible SD card reader

This $29 USD adapter allows its users to move photos from SD cards to iPhone handsets and iPad tablets, offering support for standard video and image formats, including JPEG and RAW.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2015 06:29
Bluboo lauching X9 smartphone before the end of the year

Bluboo lauching X9 smartphone before the end of the year

The 5-inch smartphone will include a fingerprint reader on the back and will support 4G LTE.
Allen Ngo, 10 Dec 2015 05:15
Dec 9, 2015
Samsung refreshes Galaxy A8 with Exynos 5433 SoC

Samsung refreshes Galaxy A8 with Exynos 5433 SoC

The Japan-only smartphone will be a variant of the current Galaxy A8 with a faster Exynos processor.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Dec 2015 22:56
ZTE Axon mini Premium Edition now available

ZTE Axon mini Premium Edition now available

ZTE and AliExpress will sell the smartphone for almost $100 USD less than the retail price for a limited time.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Dec 2015 21:44
iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5c smartphones by Apple

Apple Watch 2 and iPhone 6c might arrive in March

The next-gen smartwatch and a cheaper device that would join the iPhone 6 lineup could be unveiled during the second March launch event by Apple in a row, claim industry insiders.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2015 17:45
Mozilla stops Firefox OS development

Mozilla discontinues Firefox OS handsets

Less than five years after its debut as "Boot to Gecko," the Firefox OS project comes to a halt as Mozilla stops offering smartphones powered by it via carrier channels.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2015 12:45
Google Pixel C Android tablet now available for purchase starting at $499 USD

Google Pixel C tablet hits the market

This 10.2-inch Android slate became available for purchase via the Google Store yesterday as expected, starting at $499 USD (the 32 GB variant).
Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2015 11:00
HTC One A9 now available in Gold and Burgundy

HTC One A9 now available in Gold and Burgundy

The One A9 is expanding to two additional colors just in time for the Holidays.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Dec 2015 09:44
HP ProBook 450 G3 Notebook Review

82% HP ProBook 450 G3 Notebook Review

Office all-rounder. The ProBook 450 G3's assets are found in low temperature development, quiet operating noise, decent input devices, and a good battery life. However, the matte, Full HD screen is a shortcoming. The total bundle is throughout affordable at a price of approximately 640 Euros (~$701). A Windows operating system is not preloaded.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Dec 2015 09:18
Dec 8, 2015
Apple introduces its own charging case for iPhone 6s

Apple introduces its own charging case for iPhone 6s

Apple has released a case for the iPhone 6s meant to improve battery life.
Joseph Lambert, 08 Dec 2015 23:02
Lenovo Zuk Z1 officially launching in Indonesia

Lenovo Zuk Z1 officially launching in Indonesia

BliBli.com will be the official online retailer for the Z1 in the region. Starting prices will be roughly 270 Euros for the 5.5-inch FHD smartphone.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Dec 2015 22:03
Lenovo A7010 smartphone surfaces online

Lenovo A7010 smartphone surfaces online

The handset comes with 5.5-inch FullHD display and MediaTek MT6753 processor.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 08 Dec 2015 21:19
More rumors pinpoint January 21st launch for Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus

More rumors pinpoint January 21st launch for Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus

Launch date may coincide with the Snapdragon 820 SoC and retail for a starting price at just under 300 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Dec 2015 19:18
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update brings new emojis

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow hits Nexus devices

Next to the new emojis, this Android update also brings various security patches and performance tweaks, counting as December's security update.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2015 16:55
Asus ZenFone Max ZC550KL Android smartphone with 5000 mAh battery

Asus ZenFone Max is now official

This 5.5-inch handset has a generous 5000 mAh battery and a premium design, while its features include Corning Gorilla Glass 4 screen protection, 4G LTE connectivity, and 2 GB of memory.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2015 07:30
Amazon Fire HD 8 Reader's Edition tablet now up for pre-order

Amazon launches Fire HD 8 Reader's Edition tablet

This 8-inch slate comes with a year of Kindle Unlimited and a leather cover, has a price of $249.99 USD and can be already pre-ordered.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2015 05:55
Huawei Mate 8 launches this December 9th in China

Huawei Mate 8 launches this December 9th in China

Prices start at around 430 Euros for the low-end SKU or up to 1000 Euros if purchased as a bundle with a Huawei Watch.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Dec 2015 04:32
Samsung and Foxconn are the world's largest smartphone manufacturers as of Q3 2015

Samsung and Foxconn are the world's largest smartphone manufacturers as of Q3 2015

The Taiwanese company reported lower orders during the past quarter while Chinese ODMs are on the rise.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Dec 2015 00:09
Dec 7, 2015
MSI GT62 6QE and GE72 6QE Apache Pro to launch with new GTX 965M GPUs

MSI GT62 6QE and GE72 6QE Apache Pro to launch with new GTX 965M GPUs

The 2016 GTX 965M refresh will appear first on MSI systems.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 07 Dec 2015 19:14
Sony Xperia Z6 rumoured to come in 5 sizes

Sony Xperia Z6 rumoured to come in 5 sizes

According to various leaks, it might get official as soon as early January, at CES 2016.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 07 Dec 2015 11:32
Microsoft Lumia 550 with Windows 10 Mobile released

Microsoft Lumia 550 with Windows 10 Mobile released

The Lumia 550’s price has been set to $130 (€125) in “select markets”. Microsoft hasn’t disclosed yet exactly which markets are meant.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 07 Dec 2015 11:27
OnePlus X Smartphone Review

85% OnePlus X Smartphone Review

Revamped. The X model by OnePlus is a smartphone that is positioned below the present flagship but is better in some aspects. It only sports an SoC from last year, and thus the configuration is very similar to that of the flagship device. However, the X is more than just a renamed One.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AA, Adreno 330, 5", 138 g
Daniel Schmidt, 07 Dec 2015 05:53
Android 6.0 Marshmallow coming to Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi Note

Android 6.0 Marshmallow coming to Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi Note

Though still in the early testing stages, Xiaomi will soon update its two popular smartphones with Marshmallow and MIUI intact.
Allen Ngo, 07 Dec 2015 04:50
Dec 6, 2015
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28 new external reviews +
PC Mag: HP Elite x2 1011 G1 Tablet With Power Keyboard, Tech Advisor: ZTE Axon Elite review: ZTE takes security to the next level with the Axon Elite smartphone, Laptop Media: Alienware 15 (R2, Late 2015) review – pushing the boundaries of the 15-inch form factor, PC Mag: Toshiba Satellite Radius 14 E45W-C4200X, PC Pro: Flagship pricing, but this is no winner, PC Mag: Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE551KL (Unlocked), Tech2.in.com: Smartphone offers good camera and decent performance, but at a hefty Rs 35,900, T Break: Samsung Galaxy Note5 review, T3: Nexus 6P review: Put your hands together for this two-handed phablet, T3: Nexus 5X review: Google's Nexus back at its best?, T3: iPad mini 4 review: why has Apple hidden this great tablet away?, Stuff TV: OnePlus X review, PC Pro: The smartphone BlackBerry should have made years ago, PC Pro: Is Microsoft's first Windows 10 phone good enough?, PC Pro: Motorola Moto X Force review: A smashing smartphone, PC Mag: OnePlus X (Unlocked), Techspot: Sony Xperia Z5 review, Techradar: Microsoft Lumia 950 review, Stuff TV: Sony Xperia Z5 Premium review, Pocket Lint: Affordable, but no ace, PC World: Continuum makes it the first flagship for Windows 10 Mobile, PC World: An inexpensive phone that doesn't feel cheap, PC Mag: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 review: Expensive, but you won't regret spending the money, PC Mag: Microsoft Lumia 950 (AT&T), Tech Advisor: You will love the BlackBerry Android with a keyboard, but you won't love the price, PC Mag: Apple iPad Pro, Tech Advisor: Motorola's new flagship Android phone with a shatterproof screen, Tech Advisor: A nicely built, stylish and speedy gaming laptop
Apple iMac Retina 5K 27-inch M390 (Late 2015) Retina Review

89% Apple iMac Retina 5K 27-inch M390 (Late 2015) Retina Review

5K in the second generation. Apple uses new Skylake processors in the current iMac Retina 5K version, but also a new graphics card from AMD as well as new input devices. The sophisticated build quality and powerful hardware create an impressive package, but it is not perfect.
Intel Core i5-6500, AMD Radeon R9 M390, 27", 9.5 kg
Klaus Hinum, Nino Ricchizzi, 06 Dec 2015 00:37
Dec 5, 2015
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34 new external reviews +
Expert Reviews: Motorola Moto X Force review - the incredible shatterproof smartphone, Recombu: Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 Review: In Depth, Trusted Reviews: Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 review, NDTV Gadgets: Acer Liquid Z630s Review, Expert Reviews: Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 review - now with Android Marshmallow, IGN: Ipad pro review, Android Authority: Blackberry Priv review, Recombu: Apple iPad Pro Review: In Depth, Pocketnow: Blackberry Priv review: an imperfect union, Phone Arena: Apple iPad Pro Review, Zdnet.com: Testing the BlackBerry Priv convinced me to buy another Passport, Recombu: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Review: In Depth, Wired Magazine: Review: Vaio Z Canvas, Fudzilla: Lenovo ZUK Z1 review, Expert Reviews: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 review, Trusted Reviews: Gigabyte Aorus X5 review, V3.co.uk: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 review, Tom's Guide: Sharp Camera, All-Day Battery, Tom's Guide: Windows 10 Phone Meets PC, Pocketnow: MAXX is the proper word to describe it, Gizmag: Outstanding phone, even better value, Android Authority: Oneplus X review, IGN: LG Nexus 5X review, Tom's Guide: Affordable Good Looks, GSM Arena: LG Nexus 5X review, Pocketnow: OnePlus X review: simple beauty, V3.co.uk: HP Pavilion x2 review, Greenbot: An inexpensive phone that doesn't feel cheap, GSM Arena: Huawei Mate S review, Recombu: Huawei Mate S Review: In Depth, Expert Reviews: OnePlus X review, Phone Arena: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Review, Tech2.in.com: Heating problems addressed, not many changes from Xperia Z3+ otherwise, Laptop Media: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ review – big, powerful and sleek
Growth of smartphone shipments in 2015 has slowed

Growth of smartphone shipments in 2015 has slowed

According to IDC, smartphone shipments have only increased by single-digits.
Joseph Lambert, 05 Dec 2015 21:32
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AMD Radeon R7 M370

384 GCN cores @ 875MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 3600MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon R7 M370 graphics card for notebooks.
Microsoft Lumia 850 renders appear online

Microsoft Lumia 850 renders appear online

The mainstream device will reportedly carry a metal frame and be about as large as the Lumia 950 XL.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 05 Dec 2015 21:21
Xiaomi: Smartphones Mi 5 und Mi 5 Plus im Doppelpack

Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus in legal trouble

The Chinese manufacturer is (again) accused of violating U.S. patents set by digital security provider Blue Spike LLC.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Dec 2015 07:18
Toshiba may spin-off its notebook division to recoup losses

Toshiba may spin-off its notebook division to recoup losses

Reports from Japan are claiming that notebooks from Toshiba may suffer the same fate as the Sony Vaio.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Dec 2015 01:22
Dec 4, 2015
ZTE Blade A1 smartphone to sell for 85 Euros

ZTE Blade A1 smartphone to sell for 85 Euros

The recently announced Blade A1 will come with MicroSD support, LTE, 8 MP front-facing camera, and even a fingerprint sensor.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Dec 2015 21:39
More rumors surface on new 4-inch iPhone with A9 SoC and Apple Pay

More rumors surface on new 4-inch iPhone with A9 SoC and Apple Pay

Apple may introduce a 4-inch iPhone for launch during the first half of 2016 to sell alongside the current iPhone 6S.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Dec 2015 21:23
Samsung Galaxy S I9000 2010 smartphone gets unofficial Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy S gets unofficial Marshmallow update

The original Galaxy S flagship launched with Android 2.1 and only got official updates up to 2.3, but now users of this five-year old device can enjoy an unofficial Marshmallow update.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2015 21:15
Mobile Graphics Cards for Professional Users (AMD FirePro, NVIDA Quadro)

Mobile Graphics Cards for Professional Users (AMD FirePro, NVIDA Quadro)

Professional GPUs such as the AMD FirePro and NVIDIA Quadro lineup differ from their consumer variants in that they offer workstation class performance and are certified to work with industry-specific software that benefit from high GPU computations. In the following editorial we will take a closer look at some of the notebooks based on FirePro and Quadro GPUs and understand what factors should be considered before deciding on a purchase.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Dec 2015 20:10
LG V10 gifts package for 2015 holiday season - battery, charging cradle, microSD card

LG V10 shipping with free battery, charging cradle, and microSD card

LG V10 purchases made until December 20th will also include a bundle worth more than $125 USD that consists of a second 3000 mAh, a charging cradle, and a 64 GB microSD card.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2015 15:45
OnePlus 2 drops the invite system starting December 5

OnePlus 2 drops the invite system starting tomorrow

OnePlus is ditching the invite system for its latest flagship handset, but not only for the holiday season.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2015 14:15
Eurocom Sky X9 workstation now available for $3449 USD

Eurocom Sky X9 workstation now available for $3449 USD

The Clevo-based notebook promises 100 percent AdobeRGB coverage, LGA 1151 Skylake CPU, GTX 980 graphics, and much more in a 17-inch form factor.
Allen Ngo, 04 Dec 2015 07:08
Dec 3, 2015
Xiaomi Mi 4 gets official Windows 10 ROM

Microsoft Windows 10 now available for Xiaomi Mi 4

Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE users are the first to get the ability to download and install Windows 10 on their devices as they wish.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2015 21:25
Google Pixel C Android tablet to launch December 8 2015

Google Pixel C tablet might launch next week

This 10.2-inch, NVIDIA Tegra X1-powered tablet is expected to hit the market on December 8th, loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and starting at $499 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2015 20:50

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