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The Axon 20 5G is now available. Sort of. (Source: ZTE)

The Axon 20 5G's launch reveals international pricing for the world's first under-display camera phone

ZTE has launched the Axon 20 5G via its global site, albeit to a selection of countries. It is priced at US$449 for an 8GB/128GB SKU. However, buying it involves a certain hoop to jump through that may be aggravatingly familiar to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2020 16:08

The X7 Pro is Thailand's latest 5G premium phone. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X7 Pro takes its first step into international markets with a Thai launch

With its Dimensity 1000+ chipset, 120Hz display and 65W charging, Realme's X7 Pro is a potentially compelling choice of 2020 smartphones. Unfortunately, it has never emerged beyond the Chinese market. However, that has changed wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2020 23:31

Is this the 2021 Moto G Play? (Source: Google)

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is apparently confirmed through new leaks

New rumors indicate that the successor to the Moto G9 Play phone will have a slightly more straightforward product name to go with its 2021 launch. This moniker has appeared on the Geekbench database, and has subsequently been con...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2020 21:26

Fortnite has a new Performance Mode. (Source: Epic Games)

Epic Games announces a new Performance Mode that might benefit Fortnite gameplay on older PCs

Epic Games has released a new alpha for Fortnite on PCs. It may lower the flagshi title's demand on memory and hard-drive space in order to increase FPS on devices with less powerful CPUs. Then again, it may also reduce detail and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Dec 2020 21:18

Intel Optane H20 is designed to work exclusively with Tiger Lake processors. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel announces new Optane drives: Optane P5800X targeted at datacenters and Optane H20 for Tiger Lake laptops

Intel has introduced new updates to its Optane family of storage solutions. The Optane SSD P5800X is being touted as the world's fastest datacenter SSD with class-leading IOPS performance. The Optane H20 is an upgrade to last year...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Dec 2020 19:33

Best Buy claims it will re-stock on PS5s and Xbox Series X/S consoles on December 15, 2020

2020's consoles have been linked to chronically low stock since their launch. This might cause some concern among buyers wishing to have one ordered prior to the winter holidays. However, Best Buy has announced that it should have...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2020 22:25

The 16:10 ThinkPad X1 Nano's European pricing is revealed

The ThinkPad X1 Nano is a recently-released Lenovo laptop with a 16:10 aspect-ratio display and a weight of under 1 kilogram (kg). It has just been spotted on a German e-tail website in various configurations. They start at prices...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Dec 2020 20:25

The Nokia Purebook X14 will launch via Flipkart soon

Flipkart has officially revealed that the new Nokia ultrabook to debut soon is called the Purebook X14. It has an FHD IPS screen with Dolby Vision and a 10th-gen Core i5 processor. It has a single 8 GB RAM/512 GB SSD SKU, set to s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Dec 2020 19:34

The new Polaris 4K projector. (Source: Bomaker )

The Polaris 4K Laser TV is a new ultra-short-throw projector launched via Indiegogo

Bomaker is not what could be called a household name in the home-theater projector market; nevertheless, it has made some attention-grabbing claims for its product freshly put up for crowdfunding. They include the ability to throw...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2020 21:54

The "Galaxy F62 rear panel". (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Galaxy F62 will be one of Samsung's "slimmest" phones on its launch: new leak

Samsung is now rumored to have a new Exynos 9825-powered phone called the Galaxy F62 in the works. Most recently, a rear panel for this device has allegedly leaked out, suggesting that it will be another member of the square-cam b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 22:42

Samsung 980 PRO SSD, now available with 2 TB of storage space and US$600 price tag

2 TB Samsung 980 PRO SSD surfaces online, but be ready to cough up almost US$600

With a price that translates to almost US$600 (US$577 at today's exchange rate, to be accurate), the 2 TB Samsung 980 PRO SSD is a brand-new item that has no performance data listed yet. However, the values should be close to thos...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2020 18:12

The Nokia 5.4 and 3.4 might have a lot in common. (Source: Nokia)

The Nokia 5.4's specs are allegedly revealed in full in a new leak

Nokia is currently rumored to hold a launch event before the end of 2020, at which the 7.3 5G, 6.3 and 5.4 smartphones are to be unveiled. A new leak purports to be a full specs spill for the latter. Its headline is an SoC which m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2020 22:34

Western Digital will be giving away Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs in special promo events. (Image source: @wd_black)

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series chips up for grabs as part of Western Digital's 12 Days of WD_BLACK promotion starting December 10

Western Digital is holding a huge promotion that will give its Twitch channel viewers the opportunity to win numerous prizes, including a CPU from the brand-new AMD Ryzen 5000 Series. The 12 Days of WD_BLACK event commences on Thu...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Dec 2020 20:26

You may need to buy a new hard drive to install Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond

The upcoming Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond requires a beefy rig to play, including an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, an Intel Core i7-9700K, and at least 16 GB of RAM. However, the most insane spec needed to run the game is a minimum...

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2020 23:31

The Nokia 3.4 may become available on the Indian market soon

The Nokia 3.4 is a Snapdragon 460-powered device with a 6.39-inch HD+ display and a 4000mAh battery. Therefore, it might make a welcome addition to the Indian smartphone market. A new leak suggests that HMD Global will bring it th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2020 17:53

The new DOOGEE S59 Pro. (Source: DOOGEE)

DOOGEE announces the 10,000mAh-plus S59 Pro smartphone

DOOGEE claims that its latest rugged phone, the S59 Pro, has a battery capacity of no less than 10,050mAh. This power-pack apparently allows it to last for 18 hours' worth of gaming or video playback, 50 hours of audio playback or...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2020 19:11

Hints of more new Motorola phones have surfaced. (Source: TechnikNews)

A new leak hints at Motorola's first 2021 budget smartphones

Earlier tips may have offered a glimpse of an early-2021 premium mobile device from Motorola. Now, another suggests that the OEM also has more affordable phones in the works. They are said to have the code-names Capri and Capri Pl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 22:05

GoPro gets to 40 million cameras sold in 2020

GoPro has posted "record-breaking" sales on its website due to its Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2020 event. The OEM also now increased the number of its subscribers to over 670,000, compared to about 500,000 at last count. The latest...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 17:04

Has Rocket Lake leaked out again? (Source: Intel)

An alleged Rocket Lake CPU appears on Geekbench with a 5 GHz boost clock

Rocket Lake can go up to 8 cores, 16 threads and a top spped of 4.98GHz. At least, this is what is claimed in a new leak featuring on the Geekbench website. The silicon in question apparently exhibited this boost clock in an exist...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2020 21:57

This series' processor could be getting a new vehicle soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung will launch a new Galaxy F-series phone with the Note 10's processor: new leak

According to the leaker Ishan Agarwal, Samsung will launch a phone called the Galaxy F62, or SM-E62F, soon. The same model number has subsequently popped up on Geekbench 5. It indicates that this device is powered by the Exynos 98...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2020 20:50

Some Oukitel WP10 features. (Source: Oukitel)

The Oukitel WP10 is a rugged 5G 8000mAh battery phone with a December 2020 sale coming up

The Oukitel WP10 as a rugged phone with a massive 8000mAh battery. It is powered by the Dimensity 800 processor, which also makes it 5G. It launched at a price of US$670, but has a promotional event coming up that will bring that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 21:18

Mobvoi unleashes the TicWatch Pro 3 Cellular/LTE on the European market

The TicWatch Pro 3 4G/LTE is a 2020 dual-display smartwatch with standalone cellular connectivity. It is now on sale in Europe, although it is only usable through 1 carrier in the UK, Spain and Germany thus far. It is available on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 21:31

Lenovo debuts the Legion 5 in India. (Source: Twitter)

Lenovo releases the Legion 5 with a Ryzen 5 4600H processor to the Indian market

The Legion 5 (AMD) has Renoir-based processors and an up to 144 hertz (Hz) FHD display. It is now on the OEM's Indian-division webstore, although not in its top Ryzen 7 4800H-powered SKU. It goes for a price translating to ~US$140...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 20:36

ZTE launches a Blade 20 Pro 5G with the Snapdragon 765G processor

The Blade 20 Pro 5G is ZTE's latest smartphone. It is this OEM's take on the mid-range Snapdragon 765G-based device, having a waterdrop-notched-display and a 4000mAh battery. It also has a quad rear camera with a 64MP main sensor.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 14:58

The Nokia 5.4's price may have been revealed already. (Source: Aus Shop IT)

A new leak spills potential pricing info for the upcoming Nokia 5.4

An earlier leak has hinted that Nokia has a successor to the mid-range 5.3 in the works that might launch before the end of the year. However, it failed to mention how much this putative phone might cost. Now, however, Australian ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2020 18:16

A new leak asserts an imminent launch for the Nokia 5.4

Nokia launched its mid-range 5.3 in March 2020. However, a new leak alleges that an upgrade for this phone is already prepared for launch, which it may do alongside the 7.3. The phone is thought to have quad rear cameras, although...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Nov 2020 16:56

The possible Reno 5 Pro on TENAA. (Source: TENAA)

Update | The OPPO Reno5 Pro pops up on the TENAA and 3C websites

Earlier, the appearance of a new OPPO phone with what seems to be the Dimensity 1000+ processor and 8GB of RAM gave rise to speculation that it is the Reno5 Pro, meaning it and its vanilla sibling will launch soon. Now, a device w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2020 15:37

Cyberpunk 2077 may still run well on older systems. (Source: CD Projekt Red)

The Cyberpunk 2077 experience on the PS4 or Xbox One is slated to be "surprisingly good" by CD Projekt Red CEO

CD Projekt Red has just held its third-quarter earnings call for 2020, during which its president and joint CEO Adam Kiciński fielded various questions, many of which were about the upcoming title Cyberpunk 2077. One of them may a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2020 23:09

The Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G. (Source: Indiegogo)

Blackview attracts over 2500% of its crowdfunding goal for the rugged Dimensity 800-powered BL6000 Pro

The OEM Blackview decided to combine 5G connectivity with its popular line of rugged phones in the BL6000 Pro. And then it chose to launch this IP68/IP69K-rated device via Indiegogo. This strategy appears to have worked out very w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2020 19:08

A probable OPPO Reno 5 pops up on TENAA

Some recent rumors have pointed to the imminent launch of the OPPO Reno 5 and 5 Pro, which are said to run on the Snapdragon 765G and Dimensity 1000+ SoCs respectively. A new leak from the Chinese regulator TENAA may give them mor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2020 17:29

Nokia's new flagship TV. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia launches Android TVs in Europe through Streamview

Streamview is an Austrian-based retailer specializing in TVs and streaming boxes. Its latest launch is for new Nokia TVs for the European market. They have 32- to 75-inch screens, most of which are also 4K and support Dolby Vision...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2020 22:26

A "Motorola Nio" render. (Source: TechnikNews)

Motorola's "Nio" is rumored to have the Snapdragon 865 SoC, Android 11 and a 105Hz refresh rate

Motorola is now said to have a new high-end device in the works that might run Android 11 out of the box. It is also touted to have at least 8GB of RAM and a 64MP main camera. A leaker also now claims it will have a rather unusual...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2020 19:05

QNAP announces a new Intel Xeon-based NAS with optional Thunderbolt 3 upgrades

QNAP has launched the TVS-h1288X and TVS-h1688X, 2 new enterprise-grade NAS servers with the Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core/12-thread processor. They are also compatible with PCIe Gen 3 cards that can augment them with up to 4 Thunderbo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2020 16:33

An up-to-date OPPO Reno render. (Source: HT Tech)

OPPO's Reno 5 Pro will launch with the Dimensity 1000+ processor: new leak

A new device from OPPO has surfaced on Geekbench 5 running on MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 1000+ SoC. This has led to speculation that the phone in question is the Reno 5 Pro. Meanwhile, its vanilla variant is rumored to exhibit ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2020 15:36

An early Note 9 5G leak. (Source: TENAA)

A possible Redmi Note 9 5G leaks onto Geekbench ahead of its launch

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 9 5G series will launch on November 26, 2020. Prior to this, however, a new device from this OEM thought to be the new line's base model has appeared on Geekbench. It seems to have the phon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2020 23:50

The new Cosmos Max home theater projector. (Source: Nebula)

Nebula announces new Cosmos and Cosmos Max home projectors

Nebula is a brand that has seen success on crowdfunding websites for its portable, compact projectors. Now, it is back with a more conventional launch for its new Cosmos and Cosmos Max products. They are rated for 1080p and 4K res...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 23:23

Team Group T-FORCE ZEUS DDR4 and SO-DIMM DDR4 kits (Source: Team Group)

Team Group unveils the T-FORCE ZEUS DDR4 kits for desktops and laptops

The new T-FORCE ZEUS DDR4 memory kits by Team Group target both desktops and laptops, featuring multiple frequency options, up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) capacity choices, and high-quality IC with stable performance under heavy workload...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2020 19:41

Eve might have an event in the works. (Source: Eve Devices)

Eve Devices teases a possible V 2020 announcement

The Eve V 2020 is an upcoming device touted as a potential Microsoft Surface Pro rival. Its manufacturer has issued a December 2020 "save the date", with strong overtones of an unveiling or statement related to the Tiger Lake 2-in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2020 22:24

Sony introduces the FX6 as the first new member of the Cinema Line

The FX6 is Sony's latest professional cine-grade camera. Despite this designation, not to mention its full array of controls, E-lens mount and top handle, it is rated to be relatively light and compact. Nevertheless, it also still...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2020 17:41

Vivo unveils OriginOS, a new software skin packed full of custom features

Vivo held its Developer Conference today (November 18, 2020). This event was dominated by the introduction of OriginOS, a new UI the OEM has developed in order to replace Funtouch OS on its smartphones. With its adaptive, dynamic ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2020 18:21

The Samsung Galaxy M42 is a phone that might launch with a 6000mAh battery

A leak pointing to a new Samsung smartphone battery with a 5830mAh battery may also imply the imminent launch of a device called the Galaxy M42. This putative phone is rumored to have a 64MP primary camera, and may be available in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2020 23:57

Apple M1 processor used in the new MacBook Air, SSD twice as fast as that of the 2020 MacBook Air with Intel processor (Source: Apple)

M1 MacBook Air's SSD is twice as fast as that of the latest Intel-based model

A recent storage benchmark result that was published on the MacRumors Forums website by a new owner of the M1 MacBook Air reveals impressive results: almost 2,200 MB/s write and over 2,600 MB/s read speed. These results come along...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Nov 2020 10:15

A new Eve V 2020 render. (Source: Eve Devices)

Eve V 2020: fans can now vote on the upcoming 2-in-1's CPU, memory and wireless specs

Eve Devices has already invited feedback on the keyboard and chassis of its second-generation "crowd-designed" convertible, the V 2020. Now, it's the turn of its chipset, RAM, wireless connectivity and other specs. The company see...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2020 21:40

The Redmi Note 8 Global variant has been struggling to receive a MIUI 12 update. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Note 8 issues with MIUI 12 Global stable ROM continue to mount up according to Xiaomi poll feedback

A Xiaomi poll has revealed the disconcerting state of affairs in regard to Redmi Note 8 users waiting for the MIUI 12 Global stable ROM V12.0.1.0.QCOMIXM. While issues with receiving the update OTA have already been detailed, it a...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Nov 2020 20:35

The Nokia 2.4 is now said to launch in India soon

The Nokia 2.4 is a new phone with a 6.5-inch HD+ display and dual rear cameras starting at about US$141. However, its maker has yet to bring this potentiallly attractive budget prospect to the Indian market. Now, however, there ar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2020 18:23

Nokia launches the 6300 and 8000 4G: modern feature phones starting at US$58

Nokia has introduced some old familiar names as new KaiOS devices. These versions of the 6300 and 8000 have 4G/LTE in 2020, although they look much the same as old-school button phones. There are also features such as FM radios, W...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2020 00:29

The PS5, XSX, and PCIe 4.0 SSD are way ahead of the hard drive. (Image source: CD Projekt/Pug Tech Tips)

PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X vs Sabrent Rocket PCIe 4.0 SSD vs HDD load times: Say farewell to the last generation

The PlayStation 5 has now joined the Xbox Series X in being officially launched, and the two current-gen consoles have united with a superfast Sabrent Rocket NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 1 TB SSD in a game load time comparison against a lowl...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Nov 2020 20:47

A Moto G Stylus 2021 render. (Source: Voice)

New Motorola Moto G Stylus leaks point to a bigger screen and newer SoC in 2021

Motorola launched a Moto G-series phone with an in-built pen for the first time earlier in 2020. Now, it seems its successor will have more real estate for its special feature. It may also have a Snapdragon 675 processor, a quad r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2020 20:22

The new Dimensity 700. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek announces the Dimensity 700, a 5G chipset for next-gen mid-range phones

MediaTek has launched a new addition to its Dimensity series of mobile processors. This 700 chipset is based on a 7 nanometer process and has 8 cores with a maximum speed of 2.2GHz. It supports LP-DDR4X RAM, UFS 2.2 storage and du...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2020 22:13

Is ths the new Nokia 8000? (Source: WinFuture)

A new poster may show the rumored Nokia 8000 4G's design

Recent leaks have pointed to a "new" Nokia 8000 that may launch soon. The reliable tips site WinFuture has now posted what looks like a real-life promo for this device. The possible marketing image paints the device as a high-end ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2020 16:22

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The Axon 20 5G's launch reveals international pricing for the world's first under-display camera phone

The Realme X7 Pro takes its first step into international markets with a Thai launch

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is apparently confirmed through new leaks

Epic Games announces a new Performance Mode that might benefit Fortnite gameplay on older PCs

Intel announces new Optane drives: Optane P5800X targeted at datacenters and Optane H20 for Tiger Lake laptops

Best Buy claims it will re-stock on PS5s and Xbox Series X/S consoles on December 15, 2020

The 16:10 ThinkPad X1 Nano's European pricing is revealed

The Nokia Purebook X14 will launch via Flipkart soon

The Polaris 4K Laser TV is a new ultra-short-throw projector launched via Indiegogo

The Galaxy F62 will be one of Samsung's "slimmest" phones on its launch: new leak

2 TB Samsung 980 PRO SSD surfaces online, but be ready to cough up almost US$600

The Nokia 5.4's specs are allegedly revealed in full in a new leak

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series chips up for grabs as part of Western Digital's 12 Days of WD_BLACK promotion starting December 10

You may need to buy a new hard drive to install Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond

The Nokia 3.4 may become available on the Indian market soon

DOOGEE announces the 10,000mAh-plus S59 Pro smartphone

A new leak hints at Motorola's first 2021 budget smartphones

GoPro gets to 40 million cameras sold in 2020

An alleged Rocket Lake CPU appears on Geekbench with a 5 GHz boost clock

Samsung will launch a new Galaxy F-series phone with the Note 10's processor: new leak

The Oukitel WP10 is a rugged 5G 8000mAh battery phone with a December 2020 sale coming up

Mobvoi unleashes the TicWatch Pro 3 Cellular/LTE on the European market

Lenovo releases the Legion 5 with a Ryzen 5 4600H processor to the Indian market

ZTE launches a Blade 20 Pro 5G with the Snapdragon 765G processor

A new leak spills potential pricing info for the upcoming Nokia 5.4

A new leak asserts an imminent launch for the Nokia 5.4

Update | The OPPO Reno5 Pro pops up on the TENAA and 3C websites

The Cyberpunk 2077 experience on the PS4 or Xbox One is slated to be "surprisingly good" by CD Projekt Red CEO

Blackview attracts over 2500% of its crowdfunding goal for the rugged Dimensity 800-powered BL6000 Pro

A probable OPPO Reno 5 pops up on TENAA

Nokia launches Android TVs in Europe through Streamview

Motorola's "Nio" is rumored to have the Snapdragon 865 SoC, Android 11 and a 105Hz refresh rate

QNAP announces a new Intel Xeon-based NAS with optional Thunderbolt 3 upgrades

OPPO's Reno 5 Pro will launch with the Dimensity 1000+ processor: new leak

A possible Redmi Note 9 5G leaks onto Geekbench ahead of its launch

Nebula announces new Cosmos and Cosmos Max home projectors

Team Group unveils the T-FORCE ZEUS DDR4 kits for desktops and laptops

Eve Devices teases a possible V 2020 announcement

Sony introduces the FX6 as the first new member of the Cinema Line

Vivo unveils OriginOS, a new software skin packed full of custom features

The Samsung Galaxy M42 is a phone that might launch with a 6000mAh battery

M1 MacBook Air's SSD is twice as fast as that of the latest Intel-based model

Eve V 2020: fans can now vote on the upcoming 2-in-1's CPU, memory and wireless specs

Redmi Note 8 issues with MIUI 12 Global stable ROM continue to mount up according to Xiaomi poll feedback

The Nokia 2.4 is now said to launch in India soon

Nokia launches the 6300 and 8000 4G: modern feature phones starting at US$58

PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X vs Sabrent Rocket PCIe 4.0 SSD vs HDD load times: Say farewell to the last generation

New Motorola Moto G Stylus leaks point to a bigger screen and newer SoC in 2021

MediaTek announces the Dimensity 700, a 5G chipset for next-gen mid-range phones

A new poster may show the rumored Nokia 8000 4G's design

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