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The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra launches with triple 64MP rear cameras and promises of international availability

ZTE has debuted its 2021 flagship smartphone series with a launch for the Axon 30 Pro and 30 Ultra in China. The latter is the one with the OEM's intensely-hyped "Trinity" rear camera system. It also has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 21:38

TCL's 20 L series: the world's first smartphones with Circular Polarization Display technology

TCL has launched new smartphones at its latest press conference. They include the 20 Pro 5G, which offers this brand's NXTVISION 2.0 screen optimizations and the Snapdragon 750G processor. However, the 20 L and 20 L+ also have an ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 20:11

G.SKILL Trident Z Royal Elite DDR4 memory kits (Source: G.SKILL)

G.SKILL unveils high-end Trident Z Royal Elite Series DDR4 kits, up to 5333 MHz and 64 GB

The brand-new G.SKILL Trident Z Royal Elite DDR4 memory kits come with a multi-faceted crystalline design across the heat spreader and feature CL16 to CL22 timings, stock frequencies between 3600 MHz and 5333 MHz, and come in capa...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Apr 2021 19:24

The TicWatch GTH is Mobvoi's first smartwatch to launch with a skin-temperature sensor

Mobvoi has announced the TicWatch GTH, a new affordable smartwatch. Unlike many other examples of this OEM's wearables, however, it has a square face with rounded edges. It is also its first device to be capable of measuring the u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 23:11

The alleged upcoming R3. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | Canon will have the EOS R3, a new mirrorless camera, ready to launch at the Tokyo Olympics

A prolific camera-tech leaker claims that there is a new unit called the EOS R3 in the works at Canon. It will allegedly be mirrorless, yet be quite like the 1D series in terms of looks. Therefore, the putative new premium device ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 15:03

A first look at the Yoga Tab 13? (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo teases a Chinese launch for what might become the Yoga Tab 13 globally

A Weibo account associated with Lenovo has released teasers for a new tablet called the Yoga Pad Pro - which might prove to be the Chinese variant of a slate to be called the Yoga Tab 13 in international markets. It is to be accom...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 20:53

The new V Series 2021 smart TVs. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei debuts new V-series smart TVs with Devialet sound systems and 4K/120Hz screens

Huawei has launched new smart screens. They are also the inaugural models of a new series by the OEM, and are also the first with speaker arrays tuned by the high-end audio group Devialet. The devices run HarmonyOS out of the box ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 18:40

Microsoft's new cooling solution for datacenter-scale servers. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft debuts liquid cooling for datacenters at a US development facility

Microsoft has implemented what it calls the world's first liquid-cooling system for high-performance computing (HPC), at a datacenter located in Washington, US. This prototype rig type uses a custom-designed, electronics-safe diel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 17:42

OnePlus announces a new 9R launch. (Source: Weibo)

OnePlus announces a Chinese launch for the 9R in April 2021

The OnePlus 9R was originally presented as a "gaming" alternative variant of the OEM's latest flagship Android smartphone series that was exclusive to India. However, the company has now announced that it is to be available in Chi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2021 23:48

An alleged official poster for the Tab A7 Lite. (Source: Voice)

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: Samsung's support website hints at an imminent launch for the new budget slate

Some recent leaks have pointed to the prospect of a Lite version of the Galaxy Tab A7. Now, the addition of a new device to the support sections of a number of national Samsung websites may suggest this slate is nearly here. Accor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2021 13:55

A first glimpse of the Axon30 line-up. (Source: Weibo)

Axon30 series: ZTE's latest flagship smartphones are confirmed to have triple 64MP cameras and an April 2021 launch date

ZTE has revealed that its Axon30 line of Snapdragon 888-powered Android flagships will launch on April 15, 2021. The OEM has also strongly hinted at a rear camera hump that will contain 3 sensors of 64MP in resolution, with an ext...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2021 17:14

It is possible to upgrade the storage and memory on an M1 Mac Mini

Modders successfully upgrade storage and RAM on M1 Mac Mini

Some intrepid Chinese modders have managed to upgrade the storage and memory capacity of an M1 Mac Mini by desoldering the existing hardware and replacing it with identical, higher-capacity variants.

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Apr 2021 22:00

A new Galaxy F12 teaser. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy F12 is to be unleashed on the Indian market soon

Various leaks, official ones included, point to the imminent debut of the Galaxy F12 in India soon. Samsung has just confirmed then with by announcing that the phone will launch in April 5, 2021. However, its specs might be less t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2021 22:50

The original Series X fridge. (Source: Microsoft)

No joke: the Xbox Series X mini-fridge is apparently on the way

The idea of a more portable refrigerator styled after the latest Xbox Series X console - one that you might be able to buy soon, moreover - sounds like the most April Fool’s Day thing ever. However, a Microsoft executive still sta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2021 22:28

A new Legion 2 Pro teaser. (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo reveals the Legion 2 Pro will have a 6.92-inch 144Hz display and a 5,500mAh battery

Lenovo is currently hyping the imminent launch of its second-gen gaming phone with some of its high-powered specs prior to this event. They include its generous FHD+ AMOLED display with its 144Hz refresh rate. It will be kept on w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Apr 2021 23:06

Moto G60: a new render purports to show the alleged 108MP mid-ranger off for the first time

The Motorola Moto G60 has yet to be launched, yet is already being touted as a device in which a 108MP main camera trickles down into the middle tier of the smartphone market in 2021. A new leak appears to show this phone from all...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Apr 2021 15:34

Galaxy Z Flip 2021: new leaks purport to reveal the foldable's battery specs ahead of its launch

The projected 2021 upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hint that this upcoming clamshell foldable will have a improved display and design compared to its forebear. Then again, a new leak suggests it will also stick with the under...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 19:06

The Samsung Galaxy A82 allegedly appears in a new leak revealing its SoC, RAM and display specs

A device called the Samsung Galaxy A Quantum 2 - possibly the South Korean product name for the A82 - has appeared on the Google Play Console A82. According to its new leaks, it will launch with 6GB of RAM, an FHD+ screen and the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 18:22

A first look at the Reno6 series? (Source: TENAA via GizmoChina)

The OPPO Reno6 series is tipped to launch with the new Dimensity 1200 processor

The OPPO Reno5 smartphones has been around for about 6 months now; therefore, going by this line's usual release cycle, it might nearly be time for a 6 series launch. New leaks suggest that they are indeed in the works, and will d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 16:22

TSMC to the rescue. (Image Source: Asia Times)

TSMC wants to solve the global chip shortages with $100 billion investment in new worldwide production facilities

TSMC is ready to implement a solution for the ongoing global semiconductor shortages that will require $100 billion in investments. The plan is to build new production facilities in the U.S., Europe and Taiwan and have these ready...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Apr 2021 16:14

The FCC clears Lenovo's new Yoga Tab 13 for launch

Repeated leaks have pointed to the imminent arrival of a new member of the Lenovo Yoga Tab series. Now, the FCC has certified a device going by this device's alleged model number, indicating that it is destined for the US market, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2021 19:51

Realme launches the V13, an affordable new 5G phone that might also go international soon

The V13 is a new Realme phone launched on the Chinese market today. Admittedly, its processor - the MediaTek Dimensity 700 - has been seen before. It is joined by a 90Hz display and a 5000mAh battery in its latest vehicle, which, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 22:48

The Realme GT Neo debuts with the Dimensity 1200 SoC, a 120Hz AMOLED display and a sub-US$300 starting price

The Realme GT Neo has launched as the world's first Dimensity 1200-powered phone. This new MediaTek flagship processor has debuted in a chassis with many potential advantages, including an FHD+ AMOLED screen with an up-to-date ref...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 17:13

ZTE launches the new S30 series. (Source: Weibo)

The ZTE S30 Pro is the world's latest 144Hz display smartphone

ZTE has launched its new S30 series of Android phones today (March 30, 2021). Its flagship is the Snapdragon 768G-powered Pro variant, which debuts with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that boasts HDR10+ support, 800 nits of brigh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2021 22:48

Asus releases its ROG Flow X13 gaming convertible to the European market

Asus touts its new ROG Flow X13 as a Swiss army knife for consumers who are into content-creation as well as gaming, thanks to Ryzen 5000-series processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics. Initial European pricing and availab...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2021 18:35

Radeon RX cards have a new software update. (Source: AMD)

The latest Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 driver update adds support for DirectX ray-tracing and Outriders

AMD has released the latest version of its Adrenalin 2020 Edition driver for Radeon cards. It is hardly essential, yet may be useful for those wishing for the best experience in ray-tracing-heavy titles such as Cyberpunk 2077. It ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2021 17:26

Kingston launches affordable NV1 NVMe SSD with 2100 MB/s and 1700 MB/s read and write rates

Unlike most other M.2 SSDs out there, the Kingston NV1 series will share the same read and write rates across all three 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities for a more consistent level of performance no matter the SKU.

Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2021 05:52

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro launches with a new 50MP main camera and without a charger in the box

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 11 Pro will ship with a new Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor for a main camera. It will also do so in very slim and 2021 retail packaging, as it lacks a charger as standard. Then again, the OEM will offe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Mar 2021 18:17

The Xiaomi Mi 11i's best features. (Source: YouTube)

The Xiaomi Mi 11i launches as a new global Redmi K40 Pro Plus variant

Xiaomi has launched a new(-ish) variant of the Mi 11 series at its major international product event of today (March 29, 2021). It has a premium 6.67-inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED display, a 108MP main camera and the Snapdragon 888 processo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Mar 2021 17:09

The Galaxy Tab S7 line might get new variants soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Lite has 4G/LTE and 5G variants

Recent leaks have pointed to upcoming, possibly more affordable, Samsung slates, one of which could be called the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite on its launch. However, the latest tip suggests that this device might in fact be the Lite versio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 18:43

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

A probable Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro makes it onto Geekbench just before its launch

The Xiaomi Mi 11's even more premium versions are slated to launch on March 29, 2021. Of these, the Pro had yet to be spotted in benchmarking leaks - until now. A device with its alleged model number has finally surfaced on Geekbe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 17:53

The Ricoh Theta Z1 51GB. (Source: Ricoh)

Ricoh's latest Theta 360-degree camera has more internal storage than ever before

The Ricoh Theta Z1 is this brand's latest miniature camera for 360-degree, spherical captures. It can achieve these in a single shot at a resolution of 6720x3360, and can also be used for all-around 4K/30fps video. Furthermore, it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2021 16:41

Update | Amazfit releases the T-Rex Pro rugged smartwatch with a US$180 price-tag

Amazfit has finally launched the Pro version of its T-Rex outdoors-style smartwatch. Accordingly, it comes loaded with somewhat extreme resistance to heat and cold, not to mention 10ATM water-resistance. It is also now available o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2021 15:08

The Snapdragon 888-powered Vivo X60 Pro Plus launches in India

The worldwide availability of the innovative "gimbal-cam" Vivo X60 smartphone series looks more certain than ever with its debut in the Indian market. This time, the Snapdragon 870-powered X60 and X60 Pro are accompanied by their ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2021 22:46

The Realme GT Neo might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Realme GT Neo will launch with a 120Hz display, a 4,500mAh battery, 65W charging and a 3.5mm jack

The Realme GT Neo is set to launch on March 31, 2021 as the mid-range version of the flagship GT. Then again, according to its latest leaks, it will do so with pretty much all the best aspects of its premium sibling, its 120Hz AMO...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2021 16:53

The new DDR5 modules actually have a 640 GB capacity, but 8 chips are used for ECC. (image Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces industry's first 512 GB DDR5 module

By employing technologies like TSV and HKHG, Samsung is now able to up the DDR5 module capacity to 512 GB. These modules are designed for data centers and are twice as fast as any current DDR4 solutions. Desktop versions with more...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Mar 2021 18:20

The iQOO Z3 goes live on the Chinese market. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Z3 launches as one of the world's few Snapdragon 768G-powered phones

iQOO's latest phone is the Z3, and has launched with the Snapdragon 768G chipset that, despite its mid-range power, is not often seen in new products. Its new vehicle has a 6.58-inch FHD display that, while it has a 120Hz refresh ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 18:05

Realme launches its 108MP "Camera Flagship", the 8 Pro

Realme has made its first ever 108MP camera phone official as of March 24, 2021. The high-end sensor is joined by specs that are not nearly so new to the brand in the 8 Pro, however. Its Snapdragon 720G SoC is joined by up to 8GB ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 00:16

The Honor Band 6 global release is imminent, starting on AliExpress later in March 2021

The Honor Band 6 is available to buy from some online platforms, albeit as the Chinese variant with or without NFC. However, the new fitness tracker's global SKU is now slated to become available. This release will start with a li...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Mar 2021 14:17

Rumor | The Nokia C20 will launch alongside the new G and X lines in April 2021

The C20 is a smartphone now rumored to supplant the Nokia 1.4 in 2021. It is also touted to launch alongside other new devices from the HMD Global brand such as the G10 and X20 on April 8, 2021. Therefore, the event might unveil a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Mar 2021 00:07

PIM (Processing-in-Memory) would pave the way to CIM (Computing-in-Memory). (Image Source: Samsung)

Merger between CPUs and RAM proposed by SK Hynix CEO

In his keynote for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ International Reliability Physics Symposium, SK Hynix CEO Seok-Hee Lee talks about the inevitable convergence of memory and logic, the CXL standard that cou...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Mar 2021 18:01

New launch, new Watch. (Source: OnePlus)

The first-gen OnePlus Watch comes with a round display, "two-week" battery and a special Cobalt edition

OnePlus has formally introduced its inaugural smartwatch alongside its new 9-series flagships. The wearable has a round case made of "surgical-grade" stainless steel, or a special alloy in its limited-edition Cobalt version. The O...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Mar 2021 17:35

The S59 Pro and some of its best attributes. (Source: DOOGEE)

The 10,000mAh battery-toting DOOGEE S59 Pro is now available on Amazon

"Rugged" phones from OEMs such as DOOGEE are often sold via platforms such as AliExpress. However, this company has now announced that it is also now selling its S59 Pro on Amazon (in the US and the UK). This IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-81...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 17:56

The Motorola Moto G20 is alleged to launch with a Unisoc processor and 4GB of RAM

Motorola is now rumored to have a phone called the Moto G20 in the works. It seems the OEM has made some unusual choices for this device, as its SoC comes not from Qualcomm, or even MediaTek, but from Unisoc instead. According to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 18:34

OnePlus teases its first-gen Watch. (Source: Twitter)

The OnePlus Watch supports over 110 workout modes

OnePlus is due to launch its first-gen smartwatch along with its new flagship phones on March 23, 2021. The OEM's CEO, Pete Lau, has just confirmed that it has "more than 110 work-out modes", which, apparently, range from walking ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 17:42

5 more possible reasons why the ROG Phone 5 snapped in half. (Source: YouTube)

The ROG Phone 5 might have failed its bend test due to its unique segmented board and dual battery design

Asus' new mobile-gaming flagship device, the ROG Phone 5, recently earned a shelving of shame following a catastrophic end to its round of JerryRigEverything's popular durability tests. This failure was thought to be due to a weak...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 23:11

The Snapdragon 480: 5G on a budget (Source: Qualcomm)

The Snapdragon 480-powered Nokia X20 is now rumored to launch soon

A device called the "HMD Global Nokia X20" has popped up on Geekbench 5, detected as running on a Snapdragon 480 processor. This SoC is aimed at affordable new 5G phones, suggesting that this putative X20 will fall into this tier ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Mar 2021 23:35

Motorola's first 108MP phone. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | Motorola will release a mid-range 108MP camera phone in 2021

Motorola is now said to have a phone with the new 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor on-board. Furthermore, the device is rumored to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732 SoC and up to 6GB of RAM, which might bring the high-end ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2021 17:15

Is this the Motorola Edge S? Maybe not... (Source: TechnikNews)

Moto G100: a new leak may confirm the upcoming phone is a global version of the Motorola Edge S

A blog has posted new renders of what is claimed to be the rumored Moto G100, quite possibly the 2021 flagship of this well-known smartphone series. Should this be the case, it looks exactly like the Edge S that has been released ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2021 16:54

A second-gen Warp Wireless Charger may be on the way. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | The OnePlus 9 Pro will debut with 50W wireless charging

OnePlus’ upcoming top-end smartphone is now known to have new rear cameras tuned by Hasselblad. A new tip asserts the OEM has not forgotten the rest of its premium aspects either: its wireless charging is allegedly boosted all the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2021 17:23

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The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra launches with triple 64MP rear cameras and promises of international availability

TCL's 20 L series: the world's first smartphones with Circular Polarization Display technology

G.SKILL unveils high-end Trident Z Royal Elite Series DDR4 kits, up to 5333 MHz and 64 GB

The TicWatch GTH is Mobvoi's first smartwatch to launch with a skin-temperature sensor

Rumor | Canon will have the EOS R3, a new mirrorless camera, ready to launch at the Tokyo Olympics

Lenovo teases a Chinese launch for what might become the Yoga Tab 13 globally

Huawei debuts new V-series smart TVs with Devialet sound systems and 4K/120Hz screens

Microsoft debuts liquid cooling for datacenters at a US development facility

OnePlus announces a Chinese launch for the 9R in April 2021

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: Samsung's support website hints at an imminent launch for the new budget slate

Axon30 series: ZTE's latest flagship smartphones are confirmed to have triple 64MP cameras and an April 2021 launch date

Modders successfully upgrade storage and RAM on M1 Mac Mini

The Samsung Galaxy F12 is to be unleashed on the Indian market soon

No joke: the Xbox Series X mini-fridge is apparently on the way

Lenovo reveals the Legion 2 Pro will have a 6.92-inch 144Hz display and a 5,500mAh battery

Moto G60: a new render purports to show the alleged 108MP mid-ranger off for the first time

Galaxy Z Flip 2021: new leaks purport to reveal the foldable's battery specs ahead of its launch

The Samsung Galaxy A82 allegedly appears in a new leak revealing its SoC, RAM and display specs

The OPPO Reno6 series is tipped to launch with the new Dimensity 1200 processor

TSMC wants to solve the global chip shortages with $100 billion investment in new worldwide production facilities

The FCC clears Lenovo's new Yoga Tab 13 for launch

Realme launches the V13, an affordable new 5G phone that might also go international soon

The Realme GT Neo debuts with the Dimensity 1200 SoC, a 120Hz AMOLED display and a sub-US$300 starting price

The ZTE S30 Pro is the world's latest 144Hz display smartphone

Asus releases its ROG Flow X13 gaming convertible to the European market

The latest Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 driver update adds support for DirectX ray-tracing and Outriders

Kingston launches affordable NV1 NVMe SSD with 2100 MB/s and 1700 MB/s read and write rates

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro launches with a new 50MP main camera and without a charger in the box

The Xiaomi Mi 11i launches as a new global Redmi K40 Pro Plus variant

Rumor | The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Lite has 4G/LTE and 5G variants

A probable Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro makes it onto Geekbench just before its launch

Ricoh's latest Theta 360-degree camera has more internal storage than ever before

Update | Amazfit releases the T-Rex Pro rugged smartwatch with a US$180 price-tag

The Snapdragon 888-powered Vivo X60 Pro Plus launches in India

Rumor | The Realme GT Neo will launch with a 120Hz display, a 4,500mAh battery, 65W charging and a 3.5mm jack

Samsung announces industry's first 512 GB DDR5 module

The iQOO Z3 launches as one of the world's few Snapdragon 768G-powered phones

Realme launches its 108MP "Camera Flagship", the 8 Pro

The Honor Band 6 global release is imminent, starting on AliExpress later in March 2021

Rumor | The Nokia C20 will launch alongside the new G and X lines in April 2021

Merger between CPUs and RAM proposed by SK Hynix CEO

The first-gen OnePlus Watch comes with a round display, "two-week" battery and a special Cobalt edition

The 10,000mAh battery-toting DOOGEE S59 Pro is now available on Amazon

The Motorola Moto G20 is alleged to launch with a Unisoc processor and 4GB of RAM

The OnePlus Watch supports over 110 workout modes

The ROG Phone 5 might have failed its bend test due to its unique segmented board and dual battery design

The Snapdragon 480-powered Nokia X20 is now rumored to launch soon

Rumor | Motorola will release a mid-range 108MP camera phone in 2021

Moto G100: a new leak may confirm the upcoming phone is a global version of the Motorola Edge S

Rumor | The OnePlus 9 Pro will debut with 50W wireless charging

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