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NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready driver is DirectX 12 Ultimate-compatible

The latest Windows 10 Game Ready driver for NVIDIA GeForce cards unlock DirectX 12 Ultimate features on RTX GPUs. This may bring attributes such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading to certain games. The new driver...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2020 20:00

OM-D cameras will not be made by Olympus any more. (Source: Olympus)

Olympus announces that it has cut its camera business loose

Olympus has officially confirmed it has signed an agreement to relinquish the imaging division of its company. This means that cameras such as those of the OM-D series will no longer be available under their original maker's name....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2020 19:09

The new QNAP TS-x53D series. (Source: QNAP)

QNAP claims its new PCIe-expandable TS-x53D NAS series is ideal for both professionals and gamers

QNAP's latest TS-x53D series of network-attached storage (NAS) products have 2, 4 or 6 bays and 4 to 8GB of RAM. They are also equipped with a PCIe Gen 2 expansion slot and 2 2.5 gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports. The user can also play...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2020 16:29

The Galaxy A01 may not have long as Samsung's cheapest new phone. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung "Galaxy A01e" is now the Galaxy A01 Core: new leak

Recent leaks have pointed to the release of a second variant for the Galaxy A01, a budget phone debuted by Samsung in 2020. A new entry on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) website now confirms its existence. It also show...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2020 15:37

Lexar is making DDR4 RAM sticks now starting at $19 USD for a 4 GB module

The flash memory company wants to start out small in the RAM market before moving up to 3200 MHz options for gamers and enthusiasts.

Allen Ngo, 23 Jun 2020 08:45

The A100-based PCIe GPU. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA unveils the A100 GPU in PCIe form

The A100 is the first GPU based on NVIDIA's state-of-the-art Ampere architecture. It is available in NVLink and (as of today) PCIe-enabled cards intended for high-performance computing (HPC) use cases. Its maker has also announced...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2020 15:37

The Redmi 9 will have up to 6GB of RAM on its Chinese debut: new leak

The Redmi 8's long-awaited successor launched in Spain as a device with 3 or 4GB of RAM. However, the noted tipster Ishan Agarwal now claims that some of its China-only SKUs will go up to 6GB. Furthermore, some others will have 12...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jun 2020 18:30

An up-to-date Galaxy Tab S7+ render. (Source: Pigtou x OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+: new leaks may confirm the tablet's ~10,000mAh battery

Some upcoming variants to the Samsung Galaxy Tab line of premium slates are currently believed to have a markedly large battery capacity. This spec might help them earn their rumored 'Plus' moniker. A leaker has posted new images,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jun 2020 14:52

Both colorways of the Razr are on sale. (Source: Motorola)

The new Motorola Razr goes on sale for the first time at US$500 less than normal

The Motorola Razr was announced in 2019 as the first foldable clamshell phone on the market. Therefore, the OEM set its price at US$1499.99 on its launch. Those who find this outlay for a phone powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2020 22:21

The OPPO Find X2 will be on sale soon in India. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the Find X2 in India, but where are the Pro variants?

The Find X2 phones are OPPO's premium, Snapdragon 865-powered flagships for 2020. The OEM has launched it in India. However, it appears the country only gets the vanilla variant, which has 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2020 19:27

A new Galaxy Tab S7 render. (Source: OnLeaks x Pigtou_)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ SKUs allegedly show up on Geekbench

Samsung's highest-end tablet series is thought to branch into additional Plus versions for its late-2020 generation. More evidence of this has allegedly leaked onto Geekbench 4. They show what may be Tab S7 and S7+ variants with t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jun 2020 23:41

The Brandeis Prometheus. (Source: Indiegogo)

Update | Brandeis launches the "extraordinary" Prometheus smartphone on Indiegogo, attracting both backing and skepticism

A start-up called Brandeis has put its inaugural smartphone, the Prometheus, up for crowdfunding. It purports to offer a Snapdragon 865 SoC, 16GB of RAM, a uniquely-shaped QHD OLED screen and a 108MP main camera for as little as U...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2020 19:32

The Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 is quietly unleashed on the European market

The ZenBook UXn25 series is a compelling line of Thunderbolt 3-enabled ultrabooks, although you'd hardly know it from Asus' press releases thus far. Accordingly, its 13-inch variant has sneaked its way onto the OEM's Bulgarian web...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2020 17:33

The new LG CineBeam projector can throw a 100-inch image and weighs 1.1 pounds

LG has announced the latest model in its line of CineBeam projectors. The PH30N is rated for images of up to 100 inches from 10.8 feet away. It has also been designed to be light and portable so as to generate a theater-like exper...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2020 22:50

The new Sony BRAVIA 4K HDR BZ40H series. (Source: Sony)

Sony announces new, commercial-grade BRAVIA 4K HDR monitors

Sony has announced its latest line of BRAVIA monitors directed at professional environments and use-cases. This BZ40H series has many attributes from this OEM's high-end TVs, as well as Ethernet connectivity in order to set up its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2020 15:06

The Aukey Basix Pro Wireless Power Bank. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey's latest power bank is also a phone stand

The new Basix Pro Wireless Power Bank from Aukey has an innovative design, in that it combines the ability to act as a phone stand in addition to the function that gives it its name. It does so by integrating a kickstand into its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2020 22:42

Is the Galaxy M31 getting a new variant. (Source: Amazon.in)

A phone that may be the Samsung Galaxy M31s pops up on Geekbench

The Galaxy M30s was a considerable success for Samsung in 2019. Now, it appears the OEM may be looking to replicate its success this year. Some evidence of a device that may conform to this description has surfaced on a benchmarki...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2020 19:37

The OPPO Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the Lamborghini Edition of the Find X2 Pro in Germany

The Lamborghini Edition of the OPPO Find X2 Pro is a version of this phone with an appropriately car marque-themed finish and accessories. It has been released onto the German market via this country's Amazon site. It is in appare...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2020 18:18

Google releases Android 11 Beta 1. (Source: Google)

Google releases the first public Android 11 beta for most Pixel phones

Google has started the Android 11 beta program. This initial preview ROM should contain changes such as notification bubbles, enhanced permission controls and wireless ADB debugging. It is compatible with newer Pixel-series device...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2020 22:02

A new render for the ROG Phone 3. (Source: YouTube)

The ROG Phone 3 edges even closer to launch with a new certification

Asus is currently said to introduce its third-gen ROG Phone in or around early July 2020. A new leak suggests this event may fall sooner in this time-frame rather than later. It concerns a new document that indicates the mobile-ga...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2020 21:06

OnePlus registers a mysterious new trademark with the USPTO

OnePlus is a smartphone OEM that may have started out as a "flagship killer", but has branched out into additional areas such as audio accessories and smart TVs since then. Now, it appears it may have another new project underway,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2020 18:25

More evidence of a new Galaxy A01 variant emerges. (Source: Samsung)

A phone that may launch as the Samsung Galaxy A01e surfaces on Geekbench

Recently, a leak pointing to an upcoming mobile device called the Samsung SM-A013 emerged. Now, the same model number has been spotted on Geekbench 4. Its listing here may reinforce the idea that this is a new variant of the Galax...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2020 17:57

Realme may have a new high-end phone battery in the works. (Source: Weibo)

Realme reportedly certifies a new dual-cell battery that could fit in an X3-series phone

A prolific leaker claims to have found a new TUV Rheinland Japan approval for a new battery made by the smartphone brand Realme. It has dual 2250mAh cells, and may charge at up to 65 watts (W). This new power-pack may thus be dest...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2020 00:00

The ZenBook UXn25 series. (Source: Asus)

The ZenBook 14 UX425 turns up on the pages of Australian retailers

The UX425 is a version of the ZenBook 14 touted to come with either Ryzen 4000 or Intel Core i7-1065G7 processors. The latter variant has just appeared as a listing on Scorptec and Mwave, online stores that operate in the Australi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jun 2020 23:26

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW. (Source: Samsung)

Verizon's variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has only 128GB of internal storage and no microSD card slot

Verizon has augmented its 5G phone offerings with the Samsung Galaxy S20 UW variant. However, some users have been dismayed to find this phone lacks the microSD card support found in other SKUs of this phone. Furthermore, it also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2020 23:05

The Samsung Galaxy A31 has a new market. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases the Galaxy A31 to the Indian market

The 2020 Galaxy A series has turned out to be a collection of interesting and often cost-effective phones thus far. Now, Samsung has launched one of its variants in India. The A31 has quad rear cameras, 6GB of RAM and can be order...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2020 23:01

A Desire 20 Pro schematic. (Source: Evan Blass)

The HTC Desire 20 Pro is all but confirmed through new leaks

HTC really is going to launch a phone called the Desire 20 Pro. This is in accordance with a new leak that reportedly comes direct from the Google Play Console. The phone's new page in this database may also confirm many of its sp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2020 22:35

AMD has shipped over 500 million GPUs. (Source: AMD)

AMD has shipped over half a billion chipsets since 2013

AMD's GPU shipment volumes are now reported to have exceeded 500 million. This figure, which encompasses discrete and integrated graphics, beat corresponding numbers for Intel and NVIDIA. This success is projected to benefit even ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2020 23:48

The Lenovo Legion phone may look like this. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Lenovo Legion phone may have surfaced on 3C and Geekbench

The first phone from Lenovo's gaming brand Legion may be getting close to launch. A device with what is thought to be its model number has reportedly been certified with the regulator 3C. The same number has also posted results on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2020 22:56

The PS5 official website has recently been updated to show the DualSense controller. (Image source: PlayStation)

PS5 news: Enough AMD chips for a holiday 2020 launch; official website change makes fans jittery; superfast SSD elicits Unreal Engine rewrites

Fears of a delay in the launch of the PS5 have been allayed by a report stating that there is a sufficient supply of the key AMD chips to ensure a holiday 2020 release. A recent change on the official PS5 website had made fans jit...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jun 2020 20:57

The Honor Play4 Pro is now up for pre-order. (Source: Honor)

Honor Play4 series: new 8GB Kirin 990 5G and Dimensity 800 phones starting at ~US$280

Honor has launched the Play4 and 4 Pro today (June 3, 2020) in China. The latter does indeed rock the premium Kirin 990 5G chipset, in line with previous leaks - and for only around US$400, too. Those looking for something fresher...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2020 14:09

The new Asus E-series notebooks. (Source: Asus)

The 2020 Asus E-series of notebooks win a Red Dot Design Award

The Asus E210, E410 and E510 are budget laptops with Intel Pentium Silver N5000 processors. However, they also feature this OEM's NanoEdge display and NumberPad technologies. They also feature up to 512GB PCIe SSDs and have 1 USB ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2020 23:11

WD faces the consequences of misleading its customers. (Source: WD)

Western Digital faces a lawsuit over the specs of some of its hard drives

Earlier this year, it emerged that certain OEMs had been misrepresenting some of the hard drives they sold in terms of the storage technology they used. One of these companies was Western Digital (WD), who subsequently admitted to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2020 20:54

The OPPO Reno4 series may look like this. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO sets a launch date for the Reno4 series as a possible 12GB variant leaks onto Geekbench

OPPO has announced that the Reno4 series of smartphones will launch on June 5, 2020. This line is currently thought to have vanilla and Pro variants. One of them may have found its way onto Geekbench 5, which reveals it may have 1...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2020 17:34

Nokia launches the C5 Endi via Cricket Wireless

Nokia has conducted a new budget phone debut via Cricket Wireless in the US. The C5 Endi is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, has 3GB of RAM and triple rear cameras. It is joined by new SKUs of the C2, which have dual rear ca...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 May 2020 21:50

The Motorola One Vision Plus apparently looks like this. (Source: Google)

A new leak may spill the Motorola One Fusion Plus' internal specs

Motorola may launch a phone called the One Fusion Plus soon. Its existing leak appears to show that it will, unlike its immediate predecessor, have a display with a waterdrop-style notch. Now, it seems to have surfaced on Geekbenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2020 19:53

All-aluminum HP P500 external SSD offers up to 460 MB/s read rates with 3-year warranty as standard

All-aluminum 1 TB HP P500 external SSD weighs just 1.7 oz, offers up to 460 MB/s read rates

At just under 50 grams, the pocket-friendly USB Type-C SSD comes standard with 3-year warranty in capacities ranging from 120 GB up to 1 TB.

Allen Ngo, 28 May 2020 18:41

Is the Galaxy A01 getting the multi-variant treatment? (Source: eBay)

The Samsung Galaxy A01 may be getting another variant: new leak

Samsung has allegedly certified a new smartphone battery with the model number EB-BA013ABY. Based on this OEM's typical naming conventions, it may power a device called the SM-A013. Given that the SM-A015 is the Galaxy A01, this l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2020 15:37

The MatePad Pro 5G is to be available in China after all. (Source: Weibo)

Update | Huawei springs an unexpected MatePad Pro 5G launch on the Chinese market

The 5G version of Huawei's latest premium slate has been on the international market for some months now. However, it has not been available in this OEM's own home market. The company has rather abruptly announced that it will cor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2020 15:40

The new Exynos 880 is now official. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung introduces the Exynos 880, a new 5G-enabled processor

Samsung has formally unveiled the Exynos 880, an octa-core processor that also supports sub-6GHz 5G. It also has an integrated NPU, supports up to 4K/30fps video recording and main image sensors of up to 64MP in resolution. This n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 21:17

Sony announces its new "vlogger's camera", the ZV-1

Sony has launched a lightweight, compact camera with a 20.1MP 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor. However, it is not a new RX: the new ZV-1 was designed with content creators in mind. It has a side-mounted LCD touchscreen, as well as t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 20:36

An up-to-date Redmi 9 render. (Source: Twitter)

The Redmi 9 will launch soon, most likely in multiple markets

Redmi has been confirmed to have a phone called the 9 ready to go, thanks to new certifications by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), Wi-Fi Alliance and SIRIM. These leaks suggest that it has several region-specific varia...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:37

ZTE will debut a new Axon 11 variant soon. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE is to launch an Axon 11 SE 5G on June 1, 2020

ZTE has announced that it is going to launch an "SE" (possibly Special Edition) version of its Axon 11 in China. This new variant is billed as a "5G video phone" and is directed at a younger audience. However, the OEM has yet to r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 13:26

Lexar launches NM700 NVMe M.2 series with speeds of up to 3500 MB/s starting at $79 USD

The PCIe Gen3x4 drive features 3D NAND, LDPC and five-year limited warranty as standard. It's also one of the least expensive NVMe options with read rates of up to 3500 MB/s.

Allen Ngo, 25 May 2020 06:39

The Enjoy Z is a new Huawei 5G phone. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches the Enjoy Z, starting at ~US$240 for the MediaTek Dimensity 800 and 5G

Huawei has put its latest 5G smartphone, the Enjoy Z, up for preorder. Unlike many new devices with this connectivity, it comes in at under US$300 for this state-of-the-art connectivity. The Z is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2020 19:41

RTX-based gaming laptops may be getting more popular. (Source: Lenovo)

The gaming laptop sector of NVIDIA's business is booming

NVIDIA's latest financial report indicates that notebooks now account for 30% of its gaming-related business. The company's chief financial officer (CFO), Collette Kress, attributes this success in part to increased demand for the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 18:51

The new Dell XPS 15's battery is rated for 300 cycles, and apparently that's ok

Dell recently updated the 15-inch XPS variant with the 9500 for 2020. It incorporates some changes that may be welcome, although its battery capacity is reduced compared to its predecessors. A consumer has noticed that it is also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 17:55

Does this mean the Vivo Y70s is real? (Source: Weibo)

A leaked poster appears to prove the Exynos 880-powered Vivo Y70s exists

Recently, a Geekbench leak pointed to a new Vivo phone that ran an equally novel 5G Samsung SoC. Now, what looks like a promo for a device from this OEM with this spec has been posted by a tipster on Weibo. It also suggests that i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2020 22:50

The P2P file-transfer alliance has 4 new members. (Source: Weibo)

Black Shark, Realme, Meizu and OnePlus join the multi-Android OEM P2P file-transfer alliance

Xiaomi, Vivo and OPPO launched a file-transfer system of their own in February 2020. This facility allows for a robust form of sharing between Android devices from these 3 OEMs independent of any third-party apps. Now, the additio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2020 14:41

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren. Source: YouTube

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition may be the last of its line

According to observations posted by a Redditor, the OnePlus and McLaren brand partnership is no more. Therefore, it seems we are not getting a flagship variant with a distinctive black-and-papaya finish this year. However, the OEM...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2020 22:44

Storage

NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready driver is DirectX 12 Ultimate-compatible

Olympus announces that it has cut its camera business loose

QNAP claims its new PCIe-expandable TS-x53D NAS series is ideal for both professionals and gamers

The Samsung "Galaxy A01e" is now the Galaxy A01 Core: new leak

Lexar is making DDR4 RAM sticks now starting at $19 USD for a 4 GB module

NVIDIA unveils the A100 GPU in PCIe form

The Redmi 9 will have up to 6GB of RAM on its Chinese debut: new leak

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+: new leaks may confirm the tablet's ~10,000mAh battery

The new Motorola Razr goes on sale for the first time at US$500 less than normal

OPPO launches the Find X2 in India, but where are the Pro variants?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ SKUs allegedly show up on Geekbench

Update | Brandeis launches the "extraordinary" Prometheus smartphone on Indiegogo, attracting both backing and skepticism

The Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 is quietly unleashed on the European market

The new LG CineBeam projector can throw a 100-inch image and weighs 1.1 pounds

Sony announces new, commercial-grade BRAVIA 4K HDR monitors

Aukey's latest power bank is also a phone stand

A phone that may be the Samsung Galaxy M31s pops up on Geekbench

OPPO launches the Lamborghini Edition of the Find X2 Pro in Germany

Google releases the first public Android 11 beta for most Pixel phones

The ROG Phone 3 edges even closer to launch with a new certification

OnePlus registers a mysterious new trademark with the USPTO

A phone that may launch as the Samsung Galaxy A01e surfaces on Geekbench

Realme reportedly certifies a new dual-cell battery that could fit in an X3-series phone

The ZenBook 14 UX425 turns up on the pages of Australian retailers

Verizon's variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has only 128GB of internal storage and no microSD card slot

Samsung releases the Galaxy A31 to the Indian market

The HTC Desire 20 Pro is all but confirmed through new leaks

AMD has shipped over half a billion chipsets since 2013

The Lenovo Legion phone may have surfaced on 3C and Geekbench

PS5 news: Enough AMD chips for a holiday 2020 launch; official website change makes fans jittery; superfast SSD elicits Unreal Engine rewrites

Honor Play4 series: new 8GB Kirin 990 5G and Dimensity 800 phones starting at ~US$280

The 2020 Asus E-series of notebooks win a Red Dot Design Award

Western Digital faces a lawsuit over the specs of some of its hard drives

OPPO sets a launch date for the Reno4 series as a possible 12GB variant leaks onto Geekbench

Nokia launches the C5 Endi via Cricket Wireless

A new leak may spill the Motorola One Fusion Plus' internal specs

All-aluminum 1 TB HP P500 external SSD weighs just 1.7 oz, offers up to 460 MB/s read rates

The Samsung Galaxy A01 may be getting another variant: new leak

Update | Huawei springs an unexpected MatePad Pro 5G launch on the Chinese market

Samsung introduces the Exynos 880, a new 5G-enabled processor

Sony announces its new "vlogger's camera", the ZV-1

The Redmi 9 will launch soon, most likely in multiple markets

ZTE is to launch an Axon 11 SE 5G on June 1, 2020

Lexar launches NM700 NVMe M.2 series with speeds of up to 3500 MB/s starting at $79 USD

Huawei launches the Enjoy Z, starting at ~US$240 for the MediaTek Dimensity 800 and 5G

The gaming laptop sector of NVIDIA's business is booming

The new Dell XPS 15's battery is rated for 300 cycles, and apparently that's ok

A leaked poster appears to prove the Exynos 880-powered Vivo Y70s exists

Black Shark, Realme, Meizu and OnePlus join the multi-Android OEM P2P file-transfer alliance

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition may be the last of its line

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