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The new PlayStation 5 render features plenty of black plastic. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Sharp new Sony PlayStation 5 concept renders published as retailer starts taking preorders for the next-gen console

New artistic renders of the PlayStation 5 have been published that are believed to be the most accurate renditions yet. Based on leaked information, the latest images see the console with a surprisingly sharp silver coat but with ...
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Oct 2019 23:08
Image via Steam

Steam's Remote Play Together adds online support for local multiplayer games

According to the Steamworks developer site on Steam, Valve is working on a feature that will automatically add online multiplayer support to local-only multiplayer games. Remote Play Together is expected to launch in beta during t...
Sam Medley, 10 Oct 2019 18:34
Image via Evan Blass

Google may be working on a Pixel 4 with 5G

According to sources cited by the Nikkei Asian Review, Google may be working on a 5G-capable Pixel 4. The handset may be announced at Google's Pixel event on October 15th but likely wouldn't be available for months. However, consi...
Sam Medley, 09 Oct 2019 22:11
The Ryzen 5 3580U will only be available in the 15-inch version of the Surface Laptop 3(Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 3580U disappoints in early benchmark results; averages 13% less than the Intel Core i5-1035G7 in multi-core workloads

AMD and Microsoft have since confirmed that the Ryzen Surface Edition processors are custom versions of the Ryzen 5 3500U and Ryzen 7 3700U, and now examples of the former have appeared on UserBenchmark. While the Ryzen 5 3580U fa...
Alex Alderson, 07 Oct 2019 14:06
The Google Pixel 4 XL. (Source: The Verge)

New leak details the Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL but there's a slight issue

The Google Pixel 4 phones are just about a week away from their official launch event. A new leak has revealed some previously unknown details about the phones and a particular specification of the smaller Pixel 4 may just leave f...
Ricci Rox, 06 Oct 2019 14:02
Some wireless chargers may be restricted under iOS 13.1. (Source: ChargerLab)

Researchers claim Apple restricts wireless charger speeds in iOS 13.1

The blog ChargerLab claims to have found that some wireless chargers are being restricted to 5 watts (W) of power while iPhones are placed on them with the new iOS update, whereas the same devices could deliver 7.5W under the olde...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Oct 2019 22:07
Pokemon GO reportedly mistakes some MIUI users for cheaters. (Source: Niantic)

Pokemon GO reportedly bans Android players for running a certain version of MIUI

There have been multiple reports of Pokemon GO handing out strikes preventing play to those who own certain Redmi devices. This pattern has been linked to MIUI 10.3.2.0, a recent firmware update for the phones affected. Niantic, t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Oct 2019 18:30
Surprise! It turns out we could be getting the Mi Mix 4 after all

Surprise! It turns out we could be getting the Mi Mix 4 after all

The highly anticipated launch of the Mi Mix 4 has been something of a wild ride so far. Fans expected a launch event last month but were left disappointed. Since then, though, it's been multiple conflicting reports on the existenc...
Ricci Rox, 04 Oct 2019 21:28
A future OnePlus device? (Source: OnLeaks/CashKaro)

OnePlus will adopt punch-hole screens and wireless charging in 2020: new leak

OnLeaks and CashKaro have posted a new set of renders that suggest an upgrade to an in-display camera in the OnePlus 7's successor. The 2 groups also now assert that this device will support wireless charging. Otherwise, this phon...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Oct 2019 23:15
Is this how the iPhone SE line will evolve? (Source: MacRumors)

The cut-price iPhone SE2 will arrive in 2020: Ming-Chi Kuo

The latest leaked research note allegedly sent to TF International Securities by the analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that Apple does have a second-gen SE in the works. It will apparently be released in the first quarter of 2020 and...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Oct 2019 18:39
The GTX 1660 SUPER makeover could be arriving before the end of the month. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER midrange challenger GPU rumored to launch on October 29

NVIDIA looks set to have a busy end of the month, at least if latest rumors are to be believed. Chinese insiders claim that the company will release the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER in the final week of October, a week after it is expec...
Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2019 15:29
The new "Motorola One Macro" leak. (Source: Twitter)

The supposed Motorola One Macro shows up in a new evleak

Motorola is now linked to an upcoming release for another One-line phone. It is rumored to be called the One Macro, and to be powered by a MediaTek SoC. A phone that might meet this description has been tweeted as a render by Evan...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Oct 2019 23:02
The Huawei Mate 30s are doing very well in China by all accounts. (Source: YouTube)

The Huawei Mate 30 series posts an estimated 1 million units sold in its first 3 hours on the Chinese market

Huawei has had its latest phablet series on shelves in its home country for only 6 days now. In this time, it has reportedly sold out on a popular online sales platform, accrued 1 million sales in 3 hours and may have raked in hal...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Oct 2019 15:56
Microsoft is expected to unveil 13-inch and 15-inch versions of Surface Laptop 13 tomorrow. (Image source: @evleaks)

Updated | Surface Laptop 3 13-inch and 15-inch marketing images surface

Prolific leaker Evan Blass has given us a look at the upcoming 13-inch and 15-inch versions of the Surface Laptop 3 a day early, with Microsoft expected to announce the series tomorrow at its next Surface hardware event. The photo...
Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2019 12:35
Samsung might finally use the ARM architecture for its Exynos chips

Samsung apparently disbanded the Austin CPU R&D team and is planning to use the ARM architecture in future Exynos chips

Although this is not official yet, it looks like Samsung has already disbanded the entire team that was working in its Austin R&D center to develop architectures and designs for the System LSI division so next-gen Exynos chips wil...
Codrut Nistor, 02 Oct 2019 12:05
The Surface Campus, formerly referred to as the Surface 7. (Image source: @evleaks)

Say hello to the Surface Campus, an ARM-powered Surface running Core OS (Windows 10X)

Microsoft has more up its sleeve than just the Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7, according to veteran leaker Evan Blass. Leaked marketing images give a first glimpse at the device, while Blass has hinted about the OS that it wil...
Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2019 01:33
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 featuring USB Type-C. (Image source: @evleaks)

Surface Pro 7: Official marketing images leak ahead of tomorrow's launch

The wait for the next Surface hardware event is almost over. However, Evan Blass has come through early and delivered the first look at the Surface Pro 7, courtesy of what are likely leaked marketing images. The device looks like ...
Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2019 01:18
The Galaxy Fold is about to go on sale in India. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Fold could be over US$2000 in India

Samsung India will open registrations for the Galaxy Fold in this country on October 4, 2019. On this date, it will reportedly be sold for INR 164,999 - which equates to about US$2320. This price includes a discounted for 1 repair...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Oct 2019 20:57
Leaked Microsoft Surface marketing images with mention of LTE service availability. (Image source: Twitter/WalkingCat)

Leaked Microsoft Surface promo images and latest rumors: new colors, connectivity upgrades, borderless Surface Pro 7, Alcantara-less Surface Laptop 3

New alleged details about Microsoft’s upcoming new Surface products have emerged. Apparently, a selection of fresh colors for the next generation of Surface devices is inbound, and the newest edition to the Surface Laptop line wil...
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Sep 2019 23:07
Motion Sense depends on at least 1 of these sensors. (Source: YouTube)

The Pixel 4 series' Project Soli music controls may have been leaked in more detail

Google has already conceded that numerous leaks concerning Motion Sense, a new ability in the upcoming Pixel 4 smartphones by which they can respond to various hand gestures, are valid. Now, a new report claims to list all the reg...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Sep 2019 19:38
The Realme X2 will gain a Pro variant soon. (Source: NDTV)

Realme ramps up the premium specs with the announcement of the X2 Pro

A Realme executive has just lifted the lid on the X2 Pro, which is to be the brand's first Snapdragon 855 Plus device. This upcoming flagship is also said to have a 90Hz display and next-gen VOOC charging technology. At present, i...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Sep 2019 18:37
The Hero 8 Black is an overhaul of its predecessor and will support several hot-swappable accessories. (Image source: Photorumors)

GoPro Hero 8 Black: Pricing, packaging and advertising materials leaked ahead of tomorrow's launch

There is only one day to go until GoPro unveils its next action cameras, but advertising materials, packaging and pricing of the Hero 8 Black have appeared online. The leak even details some of the accessories that GoPro will sell...
Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2019 17:52
The Honor View 20. (Source: Daily Express)

Kirin 990-powered Honor V30 set to feature Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus-esque punch-hole

The Honor V30 will be the successor to last year's Honor V20, and will—hopefully—be rebranded as the View 30 for international markets. The V30 has been sighted for the first time, giving us our first look at what will be an affor...
Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2019 15:04
The next generation of Intel iGPUs may be in testing at present. (Source: Intel)

A 96 EU iGPU described as Intel Gen12 surfaces on Compubench

The Compubench site has added a listing for a "genuine" Intel CPU that is integrated with a "Gen12 Mobile Graphics Controller". This, then, may be the integrated graphics solution that is said to launch alongside Tiger Lake chipse...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Sep 2019 15:48
The Sony Xperia 1. (Source: T3)

A Snapdragon 865-powered Sony Xperia flagship is in the works

Sony recently launched the Xperia 5 and is already working on a new flagship phone. This device, likely to be the Xperia 2, will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 865, and has now appeared on the company's official servers.
Ricci Rox, 29 Sep 2019 11:19
Early Mi Mix 4 renders. (Source: MyDrivers)

Not the Mix Alpha: The Mi Mix 4 is said to still be on the cards, with a 108 MP camera onboard

Xiaomi recently released the Mi Mix Alpha and that may have led some to believe that the Mix 4 was dead in the water. Apparently not, if new rumors are anything to go by. The Mix 4 is touted to be on the way, and it could come wit...
Ricci Rox, 29 Sep 2019 11:13
The Pocophone F2 is currently thought to look like this. (Source: Veditto)

A glimpse into a Xiaomi office sets Pocophone F2 speculation off again

Xiaomi India's managing director, Manu Kumar Jain, has tweeted a photo of himself and a second executive in what appears to be the OEM's regional office. The background of this image contains a whiteboard on which a possible yearl...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Sep 2019 20:51
Realme may launch a more premium device soon. (Source: Kompas Tekno)

A Bluetooth SIG leak raises the prospect of a true 2019 Realme flagship

Realme may have a phone powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC in the works. This is indicated by a new certification granted by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) for a new device from this brand. It is described as ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Sep 2019 18:00
The Redmi Note 7 was Xiaomi's best-selling device in H1 2019. (Source: Xiaomi)

Snapdragon 730G-powered Redmi Note 8T said to be in the works

A while ago, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro but the duo never quite hit the heights of their predecessors. The company is apparently set to release a more attractive device in a purported Redmi Note 8T, and it wil...
Ricci Rox, 28 Sep 2019 10:23
The PS5 concept console comes in white as well as black. (Image source YouTube)

Artistic PlayStation 5 concept video will whet your appetite for Sony's potentially V-shaped console

A new concept video of the PlayStation 5 has been uploaded to YouTube that offers a potential glimpse at what the final product from Sony could resemble. The console, which bears the logos “PSV” and “PS5” on its case, looks starkl...
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Sep 2019 02:04
The Core i9-10940X is a Cascade Lake-X refresh of the Core i9-9940X. (Image source: Intel)

14 core Intel Core i9-10940X fails to impress on Geekbench; just 5% ahead of the Core i9-10920X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in multicore workloads

We have already seen 10 core, 12 core and 18 core representatives from Intel's upcoming Cascade Lake-X (CL-X) series hit Geekbench, and now a 14 core SKU has appeared online. While previous results have shown a demonstrable differ...
Alex Alderson, 27 Sep 2019 20:05
The Honor 9x shown with a rear-facing fingerprint. (Source: Twitter)

The Honor 9X series may be coming to Europe soon, if not exactly as we know it

Honor has confirmed that the 9X will come to UK and European markets soon. However, some images obtained by a reliable leaker indicates that these phones will have a rear-facing fingerprint sensor, whereas existing Chinese units d...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Sep 2019 16:13
The Redmi K20 will receive the Q-based MIUI 11 update globally next month. (Source: Redmi)

Updates galore: MIUI 11 global update roadmap surfaces

Xiaomi recently unveiled the latest version of its skin, MIUI 11. The company is set to send out the MIUI update to its devices and a list has surfaced online showing which device will be eligible and when they'll receive the OTA....
Ricci Rox, 27 Sep 2019 15:22
Renders of the Redmi 8. (Source: Indiashopps)

Details of the Redmi 8 surface but the cheaper Redmi 8A looks a better buy

The Redmi 7 was launched about six months ago and Xiaomi is set to release a direct successor. The Redmi 8 brings several tangible improvements over its predecessor but the SoC is a downgrade in terms of performance, and potential...
Ricci Rox, 27 Sep 2019 14:26
Google services will work without root access on the Mate 30 Pro despite the ongoing US restrictions for Huawei. (Image source: 9to5google)

Google and Huawei appear to have colluded over the Mate 30 series; Google Pay works despite no official certification

It has only been a week since the launch of the Mate 30 series in Munich, but it has already become clear that Google and Huawei have been working more closely together than perhaps the current US administration would like. Despit...
Alex Alderson, 27 Sep 2019 00:27
The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Galaxy S11 phones set to finally feature the camera hardware Samsung flagships deserve

Samsung has been unable to compete with Huawei in the camera hardware department but tables may be set to turn with the Galaxy S11, as a new report touts some monstrous camera hardware for the upcoming Samsung flagships.
Ricci Rox, 26 Sep 2019 20:57
Moto Z2 Plays in Brazil are said to have a new upgrade. (Source: Wired)

The Moto Z2 Play is reportedly updating to Android Pie right now

The Moto Z2 Play may finally have an update to Android 9.0 (Pie). However, this story is based on a forum post from a total of 1 user so far. Then again, this individual has supplied a number of screenshots that look convincingly ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Sep 2019 20:09
The OPPO K5 will launch soon. (Source: Weibo)

The latest OPPO K-series phone will have a 64MP camera sensor

OPPO has announced that it will unveil the K5 in China on October 10, 2019. This phone is slated to have a quad rear camera, the main shooter of which will be 64MP in resolution. It is listed on some retail platforms already, whic...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Sep 2019 19:05
Will Core OS be making an apperance at the Surface launch event on October 2? (Image source: Intel)

Windows Core OS spotted running on an Intel Lakefield penta-core processor; A new Surface device afoot?

There have been rumors about Microsoft debuting Windows Core OS next week at its Surface hardware event on October 2, potentially on foldable devices codenamed Centaurus and Pegasus. Now, a Geekbench listing has appeared that show...
Alex Alderson, 26 Sep 2019 16:29
Xiaomi may be working on a different kind of smartwatch. (Source: DirectD)

Xiaomi's next smartwatch might run Wear OS

Xiaomi normally releases fitness bands or watches that run proprietary apps rather than a dedicated, familiar OS. A tech blog may have found evidence that this may change soon. It claims to have detected code in the Wear OS phone ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Sep 2019 00:25
The next Google Chromebook may be called the Pixelbook Go. (Source: The Inquirer)

Google's "Atlas" may be named the Pixelbook Go at its launch

Atlas is a code-name that has popped up in a few Chromebook-related leaks over the past few months. It is linked to development by Google and has been thrown around as a Pixelbook successor. Now, 9to5Google's sources claim that it...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Sep 2019 19:19
The Core i9-10920X, a Cascade Lake-X replacement for the Core i9-9920X. (Image source: Intel)

12 core Intel Core i9-10920X edges the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in Geekbench; scores 22% more than the Threadripper 2920X in multicore workloads too but at likely 3x the price

Yet more of the Cascade Lake-X product stack has appeared on Geekbench, with someone now testing the successor to the Core i9-9920X. The processor in question looks to be an engineering sample based on the clock speeds that Geekbe...
Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2019 18:23
What does Microsoft have up its sleeve for its next Surface Pen? (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Pro 7: Will the next Surface Pen support wireless charging?

Microsoft is expected to unveil at least the Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 at its hardware event on October 2. A recent FCC filing suggests that the company may also have a new Surface Pen in the works, though. The certified ...
Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2019 11:57
Is the Radeon RX 5500 series Navi 12? (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 5500 rears its head and scores suspiciously well on GFXBench

A new entry for what claims to be the Radeon RX 5500 has appeared on GFXBench. The new listing seemingly confirms that AMD will bring two RX 5xxx series to market, with the RX 5300 series confirmed to be making an appearance too. ...
Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2019 13:09
Could the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 feature up to octa-core Ryzen processors? (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Laptop 3: Pricing & configuration details for the 15-inch model leak

A new rumor claims that AMD and Microsoft have had a much closer partnership over the 15-inch version of the Surface Laptop 3 than previously thought. Initially reported by Roland Quandt at WinFuture, the rumor, an excerpt from a ...
Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2019 23:55
The Realme X2 will probably look like this. (Source: NDTV)

The Realme X2 allegedly appears on Geekbench prior to its launch

The X2 is a phone rumored to be a modified version of the XT, Realme's first 64MP camera phone. A new device from the same brand has appeared on Geekbench 4. Based on its model number, it may be the X2; however, the SoC informatio...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Sep 2019 18:52
Will Navi 12 and Navi 14 beat the GTX 1650 Ti to market? (Image source: AMD via PCGamesN)

AMD's Radeon RX 5500 and RX 5600 series rumored to launch before the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti prior to October 15

Are you in the market for a midrange desktop GPU but are holding out until AMD releases its Navi 12 and Navi 14 GPUs? Well the graphics chips, currently expected to be called the Radeon RX 5500 and RX 5600 series, may beat the NVI...
Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2019 12:12
A PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro or two PlayStation 5 SKUs? (Image source: Sony)

Sony rumored to release the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro simultaneously

Typically OEMs release several models during a console's lifespan, with Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo all doing so for their current consoles. However, the latest rumor is that Sony will launch the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 P...
Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2019 12:01
The Pixel 4 family will be launched on October 15. (Image source: Daily Express)

Oh So Expensive: Google Pixel 4 color names leaked and retailer listings reveal premium prices

A couple of more Google Pixel 4-related leaks have surfaced, one concerning the apparently official names for the colors the smartphones will come in and another about the not inconsiderable price tags. According to one specific r...
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Sep 2019 21:44
The new Sony E-mount lenses from Tamron. (Source: PetaPixel)

New Sony E-mount lenses from Tamron are on the way

The Japanese lens-maker Tamron already makes 17-28mm and 8-75mm f/2.8 products for Sony full-frame cameras. Now, it has released a video teaser hinting at 4 more of the same to be launched soon. Their specs are left to the imagina...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Sep 2019 17:29

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