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Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8 TB external hard drive with USB Hub (Source: Own)

Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8 TB hands-on: An USB 3.0 Hub and a 5400 RPM Barracuda combined with decent results

Those who need a USB 3.0 hub with just two ports and a large hard drive can get away with the Seagate Backup Plus Hub, which is usually cheaper than the sum of its parts. In my case, the Backup Plus Hub comes with a Barracuda hard...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2021 14:57

512 GB Lexar UHS-I Silver SD card is finally available for $139 USD after four months of waiting (Source: Lexar)

512 GB Lexar UHS-I Silver SDXC card is finally available for $139 USD after four months of waiting

Lexar says its 1066x UHS-I cards can quickly capture and transfer high-quality photos and 4K UHD videos "with ease". However, maximum transfer rates are only achievable with the Lexar Multi-Card 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 USB 3.1 reader mar...

Allen Ngo, 15 Feb 2021 06:49

The new "Comet Lake refresh" on Reddit. (Source: Reddit)

A wild new Comet Lake Core i3 refresh reportedly appears on the Malaysian market

According to a photo posted to Reddit, Intel has released a heretofore-unheard of new version of a Comet Lake processor in Malaysia. This "i3-10105F" would on the face of it be a refresh of the i3-10100F, which is in turn a renewe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2021 18:22

2021 LG Grams are now available in the US. (Source: LG)

The LG Gram 2021 laptops are released to the US market

LG introduced the latest, Tiger Lake-powered versions of its ultra-thin and light Gram laptops at CES 2021. Now, they have started to become available to order via the OEM's US website. The SKUs that can be purchased now are some ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 22:45

The Moto E6i launches as the phone with probably the most underwhelming specs of 2021 so far

Motorola has released the Moto E6i to the Brazilian market. This phone has just 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, something that one would have thought would be left behind at this stage. It also has a Unisoc SoC, an HD+ di...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2021 19:13

Western Digital D50 1 TB NVMe Game Dock is built like a tank, but its ports and Dashboard software could use some updating

The visual design and unobtrusive LED lighting make the WD D50 one of the best-looking docking stations available. However, the ad-heavy software and lack of HDMI leave a lot to be desired from a practical point of view.

Allen Ngo, 10 Feb 2021 04:56

The POCO X-series might get a new member soon. (Source: POCO)

The POCO X3 Pro might launch in India soon following its BIS approval

Recently, the approval of a new POCO phone by the FCC led to speculation that it will be the Pro version of the X3 on its launch. Now, the same device has been certified by the Indian BIS authority, as well as SIRIM of Malaysia. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2021 23:25

The Galaxy A12 will launch in India soon, according to a new leak

The Galaxy A12 is a 2021 budget smartphone with quad rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. According to a tech blog, it will be available in India in what could be the next few days. Then again, its maker Samsung may be planning an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2021 21:49

OnePlus' 2019 flagships have a new Android 11-based beta. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T Pro get Always-on Displays via their latest betas

OnePlus has announced the roll-out of OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series. This advance preview of the latest software for these flagships is the one that introduces Always-on ambient displays, albeit only for ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2021 23:24

Samsung hypes the Galaxy F62. (Source: Flipkart via Twitter)

Samsung promises more details on the Galaxy F62 on February 8, 2021

The Galaxy F62 is the rumored re-brand of the Galaxy M62 smartphone said to be exclusive to India. Samsung has reportedly unveiled its marketing campaign for this device on Flipkart. It seeks to hold consumer attention until Febru...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2021 18:19

The iQOO Neo5 is portrayed as a Snapdragon 870 device in new leaks

Vivo's premium sub-brand iQOO is now rumored to have a new headliner for its Neo smartphone series ready to launch in March 2021. With its alleged Snapdragon 870 processor and up to 88W charging speed, it is also now depicted as a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2021 16:53

Lenovo posts a specs-ref for the new Legion 5 Pro ahead of its release

Lenovo announced that the Legion 5 Pro will be updated in 2021 with Ryzen 5000 silicon, RTX 30-series graphics and a 16:10 display. A Google-cached product specs reference let slip by the company ahead of its March release seems t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2021 20:14

Control takes up less storage space on the PS5 than on the Xbox Series X. (Image source: Sony/Microsoft/Remedy -edited)

PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X: Kraken gets cracking with Control and gives the PS5 an almost 40% smaller file size to store

There have been some posts on Reddit claiming to show the PlayStation 5’s Oodle Kraken tool working at its best in regard to compressing game data from Control Ultimate Edition. While Xbox Series X owners have to give up around 42...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2021 12:46

The 1100 may be out in its first phone soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Vivo's MediaTek Dimensity 1100-powered phone is slated to launch in March 2021

The Dimensity 1100 is an SoC MediaTek has introduced as a one-step-down option from its new flagship, the 1200. The OEM Vivo is rumored to be one of the first, if not the first, to produce a phone based on it. According to a new l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2021 00:44

The alleged GA106 next to the GA104. (Source: Videocardz)

New leaked images allegedly show the RTX 3060 Ti's GPU

The RTX 3060 is said to launch soon based on an Ampere chip variant called the GA106-300. A GPU leaks site claims to confirm its existence with a new live image showing this silicon, alongside the latest news on its supposed specs...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2021 19:05

The Galaxy A52 in full alleged color. (Source: Voice)

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is captured in 3D and "Awesome" color ahead of its launch

The Galaxy A52 is a keenly-anticipated Samsung mid-ranger as it is projected to come with quad rear cameras and 4G/5G variants. Its launch has been set in stone as it has now been listed on the TENAA regulatory database. Meanwhile...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2021 17:41

The Find X3 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO Find X3 Pro: a new SlashLeaks post purports to confirm many important specs of the upcoming flagship phone

The OPPO Find X3 Pro has allegedly been spotted tearing up benchmarks prior to its March 2021 launch. Its latest leak allegedly comes directly from a cloud-testing website belonging to its OEM. It seems to affirm the screen resolu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2021 23:32

The POCO M3 is finally coming to India. (Source: Twitter)

The POCO M3 is to launch in India "with 6GB RAM only" on February 2, 2021

The POCO M3 is the global version of the impressively successful Redmi Note 9 4G/LTE that launched in China in 2020. Now, it is finally coming to India, and in its 6GB RAM flavor no less, whereas it sells as a 4GB phone in some ot...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2021 22:46

The LG Velvet: now on stable Android 11 (sort of). (Source: LG)

The stable Android 11 update finally hits the LG Velvet in South Korea

LG had nominated only 1 phone to upgrade to Android 11 in 2021: the 2020 sort-of-mid-ranger Velvet. This has at least allowed it to get the device's new UI out of beta and into a stable channel, according to a user on Reddit at le...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2021 18:43

Maybe iPhones can finally evolve out of the notch? (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | Apple has a notchless next-gen iPhone prototype

The leaker @MauriQHD has posted claims that Apple has finally produced an edge-to-edge iPhone display. Unfortunately, it is also apparently a prototype, and may not be intended for the upcoming 13 (or possibly 12s) series. In othe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2021 19:50

The Vivo V2072A may be more interesting on the inside. (Source: Google Play Console)

Vivo might be the first OEM to launch a Dimensity 1100-powered phone

MediaTek invented a whole new tier of its high-end mobile chipsets with the introduction of the Dimensity 1100 alongside its outright flagship counterpart the 1200. A new leak indicates that Vivo has a device with this new premium...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jan 2021 19:03

Micron debuts its latest DRAM process node. (Source: Micron)

Micron announces that its latest "1-alpha" DRAM is ready to ship

Micron has launched its latest form of DRAM, which is also now in volume production. It is based on the company's 1-alpha (1α, or fourth-generation) 10 nanometer (nm) node, and also incorporates 176-layer NAND for the first time. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2021 20:08

DOOGEE updates its rugged S88 series with more RAM and a new main camera

The DOOGEE S88 Pro stood out among toughphones with its 10,000mAh battery and the "robot-eye" LEDs in its rear panel. The new S88 Plus retains these, but also comes with 8GB of RAM, as opposed to 6GB in its predecessor. It also pa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2021 17:15

Blackview will launch the BL8000 soon. (Source: Blackview)

Blackview announces that the BL8000 rugged phone will have the MediaTek Dimensity 1200

Blackview touted its Dimensity 800-powered BL6000 Pro as the "toughest 5G phone in the world" on its launch. Now, it has an upcoming successor, the BL8000, which upgrades to the Dimensity 1200 - MediaTek's new flagship SoC. This c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2021 23:52

Are these really 2021 tablet renders? (Source: MySmartPrice)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2021) is on the way, according to a new leak

The tech blog MySmartPrice claims to have been sent exclusive renders of a new Galaxy Tab A-series slate. It is purported to be the next generation of it 8.4-inch variant, and to be slimmer and more portable compared to its predec...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jan 2021 19:07

The apparently neon green Realme Buds Q2 are cleared for launch by the FCC

The Realme Buds Q are TWS earbuds that launched for about US$30 in 2020. Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has inadvertently confirmed that their second generation is likely to launch soon. They have been registered...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2021 16:36

The OPPO Find X3 Pro might launch with a 4,400mAh battery, 65W charging and ColorOS 11.2

The OPPO CPH2173 is an upcoming device that has been spotted in several leaks over the last few weeks. Based on its alleged specs, it is likely to be a Find X3-series flagship. It has now been certified by the FCC and 3C authoriti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2021 23:49

The 870 EVO is Samsung's newest SATA SSD for personal storage

Samsung has announced the latest in its EVO series of SSDs. The OEM is pitching the 870 at users with network-attached servers (NASs) as well as consumer PCs. It is rated for top SATA read and write speeds and for 30% performance ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2021 22:50

It seems the Capri Plus is a Moto G-series phone. (Source: TechnikNews)

The mysterious "Capri Plus" phone is identified as the Motorola Moto G30 in a new leak

Motorola has been linked to a new series of budget phones code-named "Capri" and "Capri Plus" as of late. The latter of these - also known as the XT-2129 - has been approved for launch by the Thai regulator NBTC. It has also let i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jan 2021 18:14

The leak that led to the "Galaxy Tab M62" rumor. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung Galaxy M62: not a new tablet after all, according to the FCC

A recent leak may have generated confusion, if also some potential enthusiasm, at the prospect of the first in a new line of Samsung Galaxy M-series tablets. However, the device in question has now undergone testing at the Federal...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2021 19:33

OPPO launches the A93 5G. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO hints at a March 2021 launch for the Find X3 flagship series; intros Snapdragon 480-based A93 5G

OPPO may have set a rough date for the launch of its 2021 premium smartphone series, likely to be called the Find X3 and X3 Pro. At the opposite end of its mobile-device spectrum, the A93 5G has debuted with Qualcomm's latest 5G-f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2021 18:35

A Best Buy leak may reveal US pricing for the RTX 3070-powered HP Omen 15

NVIDIA has all but confirmed that the 2021 HP Omen 15 gaming laptop will be powered by RTX 3000-series graphics. According to a clearly premature sales listing on bestbuy.com, they will comprise the RTX 3070 Max-Q hinted at in pre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2021 00:27

The iQOO 7: now available to order in China. (Source: Weibo)

The iQOO 7 racks up ~US$30.9 million for its first day on the market

The iQOO 7 is the world's second Snapdragon 888-based phone in the world, although it is only available to order in China at present. These sales kicked off today (January 15, 2021), an event its OEM now claims made it 200 million...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2021 19:15

Galaxy Unpacked 2021 | The Galaxy S21 Ultra is Samsung's latest truly premium device with a price to match

Samsung has made the Galaxy S21 Ultra official, alongside its smaller S21 and S21+ siblings. Its heretofore well-leaked specs is housed in a fresh case design with a metallic rear camera housing and an otherwise matte finish. The ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 17:41

HTC launches the Desire 21 Pro 5G with a questionable price for its specs

With its Snapdragon 690 SoC and 90 hertz (Hz) FHD IPS display, the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G has stepped into the ring with the OnePlus Nord N10. However, while that phone is destined for multiple markets, its new rival has only debute...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 00:22

The Helios 300 refresh: looks might be deceiving. (Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | Acer refreshes the Predator Helios 300 with RTX 3080 graphics and a 240Hz display

The latest iteration of the 15.6-inch Acer Predator Helios 300 could easily be mistaken for the last. However, the OEM asserts that it is rated for even smoother gameplay thanks to its new GPU and display option. Can these new spe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2021 18:45

The alleged TUF Dash F15. (Source: Videocardz)

The Asus TUF Dash F15 laptop series with Tiger Lake-H 35 processors is on the way, according to a new leak

Videocardz now asserts that the first of a new series of Asus TUF machines called the Dash F15 will launch soon. This may be backed up with an image of this laptop from the SafetyKorea regulator. It is said to have a choice of Cor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 18:04

The Galaxy A02s in all its known colors. (Source: Samsung)

The ultra-budget Samsung Galaxy A02s is headed for the US: new leak

Samsung has made the Galaxy A02s - a potential 2021 cost-effectiveness champ - official, but has yet to release it to any market. A new leak has led to speculation that the US will be first among them. The OEM has certified a numb...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 00:42

Only one of these PS5s will be available in India soon. (Source: Sony)

Sony allegedly confirms that only the PlayStation 5 Classic Edition is coming to India at the console's launch

Sony India has confirmed that it has finally set a release date for the PlayStation 5 (PS5): February 2, 2021, although pre-orders start from January 12 in the country. However, those hoping to reserve a Digital Edition have had t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2021 20:45

Rumor | The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is on the way with triple cameras and a 120Hz display

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has only just been launched; however, other members of its series are hot on its heels, according to recent rumors. The latest tip comes from a Vietnamese YouTube channel that asserts the 11 Lite is coming with a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2021 00:10

Is the Galaxy M series getting a tablet? (Source: Samsung)

A new leak alleges the imminent launch of Samsung's first Galaxy M-series tablet

The blog 91Mobiles claims to have been sent images of an upcoming device called the Samsung Galaxy Tab M62. Should this moniker be accurate, it would be the first slate-type device to launch from its line. It may have a central pu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2021 19:56

Will the Realme 8 Pro have a leather special edition too? (Source: Realme)

The Realme 8 series might be 5G phones by default and launch earlier than usual: new leaks

The Realme 7 series launched as 2020 phones with a combination of mid-range SoCs and premium specs. Now, there are hints that their maker has replacements for them in the works. They come in the form of new Geekbench listings base...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jan 2021 16:08

A possible iQOO 7 teaser. (Source: Weibo)

An "iQOO 7" pops up to rival the Xiaomi Mi 11 on Geekbench

iQOO is slated to launch a Snapdragon 888-powered flagship called the 7 shortly. A new Geekbench 5 listing may confirm this. These preliminary scores may show it is capable of matching up to Xiaomi's new phone based on the same pl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2020 15:43

The Motorola "Nio": still looking at you. (Source: Voice)

Motorola's "Nio" is a Snapdragon 865+ phone: new leak

Motorola has been busy teasing an upcoming premium phone with an SoC from the Snapdragon 800 series. It may have surfaced in a new set of benchmarking results that might confirm which processor this is to be for the first time. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Dec 2020 17:20

Asus upgrades the ZenFone 6 to Android 11

The ZenFone 6 is Asus’ first-gen flip-up camera flagship phone. However, despite this, it is only just receiving the latest stable Android update. This version of ZenUI involves new features and the removal of some bloatware.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2020 19:44

Motorola's "Capri" may have leaked out again. (Ssurce: TechnikNews)

A new leak points to the Snapdragon 662 SoC for the "Motorola Capri Plus"

Motorola is said to be working on upcoming affordable phones with the code-name Capri. This moniker has just popped up again, on Geekbench this time. It hints that this line's Plus variant will be powered by the Snapdragon 662 pro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2020 17:43

The Vivo X60 Pro may look like this. (Source: Weibo)

An alleged Vivo X60 Pro leaks onto TENAA ahead of its launch

The Vivo X60 series of smartphones will launch on December 28, 2020 - also known as tomorrow. However, its specs may have been spilled ahead of this event. The leaker Digital Chat Station claims to have dug them up on the TENAA we...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Dec 2020 16:40

The European Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus prices are potentially leaked

The reliable leaks site Winfuture.de has published a new post which apparently contains every last detail on the Galaxy S21 offerings for the European market. This includes the pricing structure for these sub-Ultra variants, start...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2020 17:51

OPPO announces the Snapdragon 865-powered Reno5 Pro+

OPPO has launched the Reno5 series' flagship, confirming its premium attributes compared to the rest of these smartphones in the process. They include its Snapdragon 865 SoC and new 50MP main camera module in the process. It start...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Dec 2020 17:24

A rumored international OPPO Reno5 variant pops up in new leaks

New OPPO devices have appeared on the NCC and Geekbench websites, leading to speculation that they are the global and Indian-market versions of the recently-launched Reno5. However, they are linked to a different, 4G-only SoC comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Dec 2020 21:14

Storage

Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8 TB hands-on: An USB 3.0 Hub and a 5400 RPM Barracuda combined with decent results

512 GB Lexar UHS-I Silver SDXC card is finally available for $139 USD after four months of waiting

A wild new Comet Lake Core i3 refresh reportedly appears on the Malaysian market

The LG Gram 2021 laptops are released to the US market

The Moto E6i launches as the phone with probably the most underwhelming specs of 2021 so far

Western Digital D50 1 TB NVMe Game Dock is built like a tank, but its ports and Dashboard software could use some updating

The POCO X3 Pro might launch in India soon following its BIS approval

The Galaxy A12 will launch in India soon, according to a new leak

The OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T Pro get Always-on Displays via their latest betas

Samsung promises more details on the Galaxy F62 on February 8, 2021

The iQOO Neo5 is portrayed as a Snapdragon 870 device in new leaks

Lenovo posts a specs-ref for the new Legion 5 Pro ahead of its release

PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X: Kraken gets cracking with Control and gives the PS5 an almost 40% smaller file size to store

Vivo's MediaTek Dimensity 1100-powered phone is slated to launch in March 2021

New leaked images allegedly show the RTX 3060 Ti's GPU

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is captured in 3D and "Awesome" color ahead of its launch

OPPO Find X3 Pro: a new SlashLeaks post purports to confirm many important specs of the upcoming flagship phone

The POCO M3 is to launch in India "with 6GB RAM only" on February 2, 2021

The stable Android 11 update finally hits the LG Velvet in South Korea

Rumor | Apple has a notchless next-gen iPhone prototype

Vivo might be the first OEM to launch a Dimensity 1100-powered phone

Micron announces that its latest "1-alpha" DRAM is ready to ship

DOOGEE updates its rugged S88 series with more RAM and a new main camera

Blackview announces that the BL8000 rugged phone will have the MediaTek Dimensity 1200

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2021) is on the way, according to a new leak

The apparently neon green Realme Buds Q2 are cleared for launch by the FCC

The OPPO Find X3 Pro might launch with a 4,400mAh battery, 65W charging and ColorOS 11.2

The 870 EVO is Samsung's newest SATA SSD for personal storage

The mysterious "Capri Plus" phone is identified as the Motorola Moto G30 in a new leak

Samsung Galaxy M62: not a new tablet after all, according to the FCC

OPPO hints at a March 2021 launch for the Find X3 flagship series; intros Snapdragon 480-based A93 5G

A Best Buy leak may reveal US pricing for the RTX 3070-powered HP Omen 15

The iQOO 7 racks up ~US$30.9 million for its first day on the market

Galaxy Unpacked 2021 | The Galaxy S21 Ultra is Samsung's latest truly premium device with a price to match

HTC launches the Desire 21 Pro 5G with a questionable price for its specs

CES 2021 | Acer refreshes the Predator Helios 300 with RTX 3080 graphics and a 240Hz display

The Asus TUF Dash F15 laptop series with Tiger Lake-H 35 processors is on the way, according to a new leak

The ultra-budget Samsung Galaxy A02s is headed for the US: new leak

Sony allegedly confirms that only the PlayStation 5 Classic Edition is coming to India at the console's launch

Rumor | The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is on the way with triple cameras and a 120Hz display

A new leak alleges the imminent launch of Samsung's first Galaxy M-series tablet

The Realme 8 series might be 5G phones by default and launch earlier than usual: new leaks

An "iQOO 7" pops up to rival the Xiaomi Mi 11 on Geekbench

Motorola's "Nio" is a Snapdragon 865+ phone: new leak

Asus upgrades the ZenFone 6 to Android 11

A new leak points to the Snapdragon 662 SoC for the "Motorola Capri Plus"

An alleged Vivo X60 Pro leaks onto TENAA ahead of its launch

The European Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus prices are potentially leaked

OPPO announces the Snapdragon 865-powered Reno5 Pro+

A rumored international OPPO Reno5 variant pops up in new leaks

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