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Meizu launches a new triple-camera mid-range phone, the 16Xs

Meizu has launched its new mid-ranger, the 16Xs, today (May 30, 2019). However, it had already released all details on the phone via its own website. The 16Xs rocks triple cameras, a 6.2-inch AMOLED screen and 6GB of RAM.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 May 2019 16:35

The Redmi K20 Pro - now in 12GB flavor? (Source: BGR India)

The Redmi K20 Pro may gain a 12GB RAM variant

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro have only recently emerged to try and conquer the market in China. The higher-end model was launched with 6 and 8GB RAM SKUs. However, an alleged update to the former's TENAA listing indicates that a 12GB...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 May 2019 16:23

Nvidia Studio Stack helps creators work with applicable notebooks. (Source: Nvidia)

Computex 2019 | Nvidia debuts the Studio platform to help pair creators with their ideal notebooks

Nvidia Studio is an initiative by which laptops augment creator-level hardware with a new suite of software that boosts performance and reliability in tasks such as video editing or ray tracing-powered design. Studio also amounts ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 May 2019 19:36

The Manifold 2: the on-board mini-supercomputer than can turn DJI drones into autobots

DJI has announced the Manifold 2, a line of tiny supercomputers that can be installed on certain drones from this manufacturer. These devices can upgrade the devices in quesiton into autonomic flying machines, or those that can be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 May 2019 20:13

Google Coral comprises hardware, software and content for AI applications. (Source: Music Paradise Pro APK)

Computex 2019 | Asus is now partnering with Google Coral for AI and Edge applications

Coral is a platform developed by Google to support and facilitate on-device AI. Asus has announced that it will use its system-on-module (SOM) on its new AI development kit and single-board computer (SBC). They will be called Tink...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 May 2019 19:16

Can the new Galaxy XCover improve on this model? (Source: 91Mobile)

Samsung's Galaxy XCover series allegedly set for a new update soon

The Samsung Galaxy XCovers are a line of smartphone that clearly happily sacrifice performance and modern-day looks for ruggedness. It has not seen a refresh since 2017. Now, however, it appears that a phone called the XCover 4s h...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 May 2019 18:13

Kingston KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD (Source: Kingston)

Kingston intros the high-performance KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD lineup

Available in 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities, the Kingston KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD can hit read and write speeds of up to 3,200 and 2,200 MB/s. In terms of security, this new storage solution comes with 256-bit AES hardware...

Codrut Nistor, 27 May 2019 12:51

Plenty of concept designs for the PS5 have been appearing online. (Image source: TheNerdMag)

Sony may have created a customized SSD for the PlayStation 5

Some revealing patents have been unearthed that give the impression Sony has overhauled the SSD units that will eventually be integrated into the upcoming PlayStation 5 console. It seems “basic” SSDs had too many limitations that ...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 May 2019 12:40

The BLU G9's only color option. (Source: BLU Products)

BLU unveils the G9, an "Ultimate-Value" smartphone

BLU Products has released the G9, a smartphone with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also has AI-enhanced dual rear cameras and a decently large 4000mAh battery. It is sold via Amazon for a price of US$179.99.

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 May 2019 18:34

NODE Mini Server V2: The DIY home server based on a Raspberry Pi

Ever fancied having a small home server? Well now you can with the NODE Mini Server V2. Caution: soldering skills required.

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2019 17:56

The Honor 20 Pro: a powerful new quad-cam phone. (Source: Honor)

The Honor 20 and 20 Pro: fresh new quad-cameras with 48MP sensors

The full gamut of Honor 20 and 20 Pro details is now available. The brand's new flagships are quad-camera devices, although only the 20 Pro has a telephoto lens among its sensors. They will start at about US$557 on their release f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 May 2019 20:27

QNAP QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5 GbE adapter (Source: QNAP Newsroom)

QNAP reveals the QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5 GbE adapter for NAS and computers

Thanks to the QNAP QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5 GbE adapter, laptops without an Ethernet port can connect to wired networks at speeds of up to 5 Gbps via USB 3.0. However, this piece of hardware can also be used to add extra Ethernet p...

Codrut Nistor, 21 May 2019 18:49

Oculus Quest now available, starts at $399 for a 64GB set

The Quest is Oculus' first all-in-one virtual reality (VR) headset. It is available for sale from today (May 21, 2019). It is also a truly wireless VR set, and uses the company's imaging and touch-sensor technology to deliver this...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 May 2019 15:15

This report was released in conjunction with the GDPR's 1st anniversary. (Source: PxHere)

66% of consumers would prioritise privacy over price now

A new report by SAI Global shows that the number of consumers aware of issues such as privacy, and who value them in their buying choices, is on the rise. It indicates that 2/3 of these individuals surveyed would make a trade-off ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 May 2019 20:24

The Black Shark 2's Indian campaign poster. (Source: Xiaomi)

Black Shark 2 will make it onto Indian shores on May 27

Xiaomi's 2019 gaming phone, the Black Shark 2, has been released in a number of markets so far. However, it has not been available in India thus far. The OEM plans to amend this by scheduling a launch for the phone on May 27, 2019

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 May 2019 16:50

Asura M.2 SSDs now available with removable heatsink, RGB lighting, and a 7-year warranty (Source: Asura)

Asura Genesis Xtreme M.2 SSDs now available with removable heatsink, RGB lighting, and a 7-year warranty

The manufacturer is claiming to have the world's first ever M.2 SSD with RGB lights and a modular heatsink to prevent performance throttling. SKUs range from 256 GB up to 2 TB with prices starting at $80 USD.

Allen Ngo, 19 May 2019 06:15

The Blackview BV9700 Pro. (Source: Blackview)

The Blackview BV9700 Pro attracts over US$100,000 on Indiegogo in 24 hours

The BV9700 Pro is a phone described as "beyond rugged" by its manufacturer, Blackview. This OEM has put its new device on Indiegogo, as part of a campaign in which it was looking for about US$20,000 to help make it. However, its b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 May 2019 18:43

The latest SanDisk microSD card packs a 1 TB punch. (Source: SanDisk)

SanDisk now shipping its 1TB microSD card

SanDisk’s long-awaited 1 TB microSD is finally available for purchase. The new card has the potential to expand the storage of Samsung’s recent flagship smartphones, for example, to a massive 1.5 TB of total storage. But it will c...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 May 2019 23:46

The GeIL/ASRock EVO SPEAR Phantom Gaming DDR4 memory. (Source: GeIL)

GeIL partners with ASRock to make new EVO SPEAR Phantom Gaming Edition DDR4 memory kits

Golden Emperor International Ltd (GeIL) has released a new DDR4 memory product based on the long DIMM form factor. As it has collaborated with ASRock for its design, this new line of RAM is called the EVO SPEAR Phantom Gaming Edit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2019 19:00

A teaser for the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition. (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo makes the Z6's Pro 5G and Youth Editions official

Lenovo has revealed that its smartphone flagship, the Z6 Pro, has a 5G variant. However, no pricing or availability information for this device has been released. The OEM has also confirmed that the Z6 Youth Edition does indeed ex...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2019 15:37

Vivo Y3 released in China

The Vivo Y3 has been launched in China. As projected through its leaks, it is a budget device, albeit one with triple rear cameras and an extra-large battery. The Y3 is available in pink or blue shades for about US$217.

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2019 13:54

Nubia will start selling the Red Magic 3 on its own site soon. (Source: Nubia)

Nubia will release the Red Magic 3 for sale through its own channels soon

The Red Magic 3, Nubia's latest gaming smartphone, is available outside China, albeit through some third-party resellers. Now, however, the OEM has announced that it is about to ship the phone itself to numerous international loca...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 May 2019 18:10

The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a recent entrant in the budget market. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A10 variant with MediaTek processor shows up on Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy A10 (or SM-A105) was launched in India recently for the rough equivalent of US$120. Now, it seems that more variants of the same line have emerged. Their model numbers resemble those of the A10; however, at leas...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 May 2019 19:24

A recent leak that may also be the Honor 20. (Source: Digital Trends)

Possible Honor 20 shows up on Geekbench

A Huawei device with the model number YAL-L21 has arrived on Geekbench. As it rocks the Kirin 980 processor, it is possible that this phone is the Honor 20 or 20 Pro. The phone has 6GB of RAM, which is consistent with the middle-r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 May 2019 23:37

The OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro. (Source: YouTube)

The OnePlus 7 Series is now official

OnePlus has launched its latest flagship series. As expected, it includes the 7 Pro and the base 7. The 4G variant will go on sale on May 21, 2019; however, there will be some special events prior to that.

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 May 2019 19:34

The Reno Z is a new, pop-up-free OPPO phone. (Source: MySmartPrice)

'Shark fin-less' version of the OPPO Reno allegedly found on carrier's website

The OPPO Reno line usually stands out due to the unique angular pop-up selfie-cam module the OEM has installed in it to keep the screen clear of a notch. However, a new variant of this smartphone series has allegedly popped up on ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2019 18:32

UMIDIGI has a store on ebay.com.au now. (Source: eBay)

UMIDIGI enters the Australian smartphone market via Amazon and eBay

The Australian smartphone market could benefit from more choices as much as any other. Accordingly, the OEM UMIDIGI is now selling its devices in this country, via its eBay and Amazon sites. They will include the new A5 Pro, a bud...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2019 20:33

Freefalling SSD prices mean there is no reason to not upgrade your aging HDD (Image source: Intel)

Now is the time to buy an SSD if you want the cheapest prices according to latest market research

TrendForce is claiming tight demand from major PC and smartphone OEMs for the resulting oversupply of NAND flash chips in the marketplace. The consequence is cheaper SSD prices that are expected to fall even further by year's end....

Allen Ngo, 12 May 2019 07:14

A render showing the 'Y3' in its Peach Powder color. (Source: IndiaShopps)

The Vivo Y3, an entry-level phone with a triple camera, leaks out

Recently, a Vivo phone with the model number V1901A (or V1901T) has surfaced on Geekbench. With its 4GB of RAM, Android 9 ROM and 2.3GHz SoC, its specs hint at a new solid budget option waiting in the wings. Its TENAA listing supp...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2019 18:27

The Realme X in its Blue shade. (Source: TENAA)

Sony IMX586 sensor and FHD AMOLED screen for Realme X confirmed

The X is Realme's next smartphone release. Previous leaks about this phone have suggested that it will have premium camera specs, in that its main sensor will be 48MP. This has been confirmed by its OEM ahead of its launch. Furthe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2019 18:55

Not the Note 10. (Image source: Twitter/Ice universe)

This is NOT the Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Images of a mystery smartphone have been shared on Twitter, with some tweeters immediately presuming they were gazing at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 for the first time. Unfortunately, it was quickly revealed that the rende...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2019 10:32

The new Pixel 3a/3a XL. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are announced at Google I/O

Google I/O is now in full swing, and it will be until May 9, 2019. However, at least one major hardware-related announcement is out of the way already. The new mid-range Pixels are here, and they start at US$399.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 May 2019 23:21

ZTE promotes the Axon 10 Pro's photography abilities. (Source: GizmoChina)

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro goes on sale in China

ZTE's newest Axon-brand flagship, the 10 Pro, has been released for sale in China. It is touted as the world's first phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 855 and have the F2FS filesystem. Otherwise, the phone has a 48MP main came...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 May 2019 19:55

The OnePlus 7 Pro's rumored Almond color. (Source: WinFuture)

OnePlus makes HDR10+ for the 7 Pro official

The OnePlus 7 Pro is already definitely associated with the UFS 3.0 standard ahead of its launch on May 14, 2019. Now, the OEM has confirmed that this phone will support HDR10+ content. In ongoing leak terms, it may also have had ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 May 2019 10:19

Nebra AnyBeam projector's Kickstarter ends, exceeding its goal by 57%

Nebra put its innovative projector, the AnyBeam, up as a reward for its crowdfunding campaign. The start-up claims that this product is the "world's first pocket laser projector". This, apparently, was quite the draw among backers...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2019 16:58

The OnePlus 7 series will come with UFS 3.0 storage. (Image source: Android Central)

OnePlus 7 gets one over the Samsung Galaxy Fold with UFS 3.0 confirmation

It was already rumored that at least one device in the upcoming OnePlus 7 series would feature fast UFS 3.0 storage, but now it has been confirmed by CEO Pete Lau himself that the regular OnePlus 7 smartphone and the Pro and Pro 5...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 May 2019 09:56

A TU104-400A-A1 GPU. (Source: Guru3D.com)

New Turing dies set to put an end to the "two-tier" system for RTX cards

Reviewers and GPU aficionados have previously observed that there are two "classes" of the dies that make up NVIDIA RTX cards. They are essentially the TU10x-xxxA and TUx-xxx chips, the "A"s of which are approved for factory overc...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2019 16:46

Nubia Red Magic 3 international pre-orders become available, start at US$539

The Red Magic 3 is the first gaming phone to feature a physical fan. This stand-out Snapdragon 855 is set to be available to order in China from today (May 3, 2019). GizTop now also offers the possibility of ordering a truncated r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2019 20:02

Vade Secure's Phisher's Favorites rankings for 1Q2019. (Source: Vade Secure)

Phishing on social media sites increased by nearly 75% in the 1st quarter of 2019

Vade Secure is an email-security company that produces a series of reports called "Phisher's Favorites". The 2019 first-quarter (1Q2019) issue shows that the targeting of social media by this kind of hacker has increased by 74.7% ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2019 19:18

The Google Pixel 3a line will also allegedly have 2 storage SKUs. (Source: YouTube)

New pricing and benchmark leaks for the Pixel 3a/3a XL surface

Google will release its first mid-tier smartphones on May 7, 2019. It has been all but confirmed that they will be called the Pixel 3a and 3a XL. New tips on the subject claim to have more details on their prices in USD, as well a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2019 15:49

NAND chip prices are expected to gradually rise over the next quarters, as chip makers are looking to significantly decrease chip production. (Source: Phys.org)

NAND memory oversupply prompts chip makers to significantly cut production

NVMe SSD and mobile storage prices are at an all-time low due to NAND memory oversupplies, and, even though this greatly benefits end users, chip makers are concerned about a possible market crash. In order to avoid such complicat...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Apr 2019 18:33

The Royole FlexPai's latest online presale was completed recently in China. (Source: PCMag.com)

Royole offers first 2019 batch of FlexPais for pre-order in China

The Royole FlexPai had been available in China in December 2018, but only in pre-order form. No new units have been offered in subsequent events - until now. The company had reportedly put the flexible phone back on the retail sit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2019 16:03

The Nikon Z 7 full-frame camera is part of the "Capture the Savings" event. (Source: Nikon)

Nikon's latest sale offers numerous discounts on its Z Series full-frame cameras, some DSLRs and lenses

Today (28 April 2019), Nikon opens its "Capture the Savings" event. It offers "instant savings" on products such as the award-winning Z Series full-frame camera bodies, as well as the D-series DLSRs and many types of Nikkor lenses...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2019 19:04

Selling your old hard-drive on eBay could be incredibly risky. (Source: Amazon)

A data-security company claims that up to 42% of used hard-drives sold on eBay still have important data on them

The device-diagnostics company Blancco claims to have bought over 100 second-hand hard drives on the eBay sites of 4 different counties, to see what data, if any, could be accessed on them. It claims that 42% of these drives still...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2019 20:14

The Soundesk wireless speaker table. (Source: Coolgeek)

The start-up Coolgeek has made a coffee table that is also a speaker

Need an original twist on the common-or-garden wireless speaker? The start-up Coolgeek might have you covered with their new Soundesk product. It is a round glass coffee table with a conical aluminum stand - that also houses a 360...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2019 17:20

Those who want to install the 1903 update need hard-disk space of 32GB or greater now. (Source: Neowin)

Windows to increase minimum storage requirements for 1903 update

The May 2019 update is set to be the next major upgrade to Windows 10. However, those with older machines may have particular trouble with getting it to work after installing it. This is because Microsoft has raised the minimum re...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2019 16:52

Nubia Red Magic 3 allegedly destroys benchmarking test...again

MyDrivers has reported that the upcoming third-gen Nubia gaming phone has made it through the Master Lu benchmark. However, the Red Magic 3 had allegedly made this trip before, posting a 470,000+ score. This new apparent result is...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Apr 2019 19:02

The Lenovo Z6 Pro has attracted a lot of attention already. (Source: YugaTech)

Lenovo claims its new Z6 Pro has scored over 200,000 reservations in a single day

Lenovo officially launched the Z6 Pro, a new flagship smartphone, in China only 2 days ago. Now, the OEM has released a celebratory poster on Weibo claiming that this device has attracted over 200,000 reservations already. Then ag...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Apr 2019 17:43

The Nintendo Switch's 'economy' model could be released in June 2019. (Source: Nintendo)

New cheaper Nintendo Switch now rumored to launch in June 2019

It has been projected that Nintendo is preparing 2 new versions of its latest console this year. One of them, a 'budget' model, has been slated for a release in 2 months in a new Bloomberg report. It also states that the other 2nd...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 19:53

The OnePlus 7 Pro is shaping up to be more expensive than its predecessor. (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus 7 Pro's European pricing is allegedly revealed on Twitter

The OnePlus 7 Pro could cost the rough equivalent of $US928 in one of its markets. At least, this is what the prolific leaker Ishan Agarwal has apparently heard. A Tweet from this individual has set out the apparent memory SKUs of...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 18:16

Storage

Meizu launches a new triple-camera mid-range phone, the 16Xs

The Redmi K20 Pro may gain a 12GB RAM variant

Computex 2019 | Nvidia debuts the Studio platform to help pair creators with their ideal notebooks

The Manifold 2: the on-board mini-supercomputer than can turn DJI drones into autobots

Computex 2019 | Asus is now partnering with Google Coral for AI and Edge applications

Samsung's Galaxy XCover series allegedly set for a new update soon

Kingston intros the high-performance KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD lineup

Sony may have created a customized SSD for the PlayStation 5

BLU unveils the G9, an "Ultimate-Value" smartphone

NODE Mini Server V2: The DIY home server based on a Raspberry Pi

The Honor 20 and 20 Pro: fresh new quad-cameras with 48MP sensors

QNAP reveals the QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5 GbE adapter for NAS and computers

Oculus Quest now available, starts at $399 for a 64GB set

66% of consumers would prioritise privacy over price now

Black Shark 2 will make it onto Indian shores on May 27

Asura Genesis Xtreme M.2 SSDs now available with removable heatsink, RGB lighting, and a 7-year warranty

The Blackview BV9700 Pro attracts over US$100,000 on Indiegogo in 24 hours

SanDisk now shipping its 1TB microSD card

GeIL partners with ASRock to make new EVO SPEAR Phantom Gaming Edition DDR4 memory kits

Lenovo makes the Z6's Pro 5G and Youth Editions official

Vivo Y3 released in China

Nubia will release the Red Magic 3 for sale through its own channels soon

Samsung Galaxy A10 variant with MediaTek processor shows up on Geekbench

Possible Honor 20 shows up on Geekbench

The OnePlus 7 Series is now official

'Shark fin-less' version of the OPPO Reno allegedly found on carrier's website

UMIDIGI enters the Australian smartphone market via Amazon and eBay

Now is the time to buy an SSD if you want the cheapest prices according to latest market research

The Vivo Y3, an entry-level phone with a triple camera, leaks out

Sony IMX586 sensor and FHD AMOLED screen for Realme X confirmed

This is NOT the Samsung Galaxy Note 10

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are announced at Google I/O

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro goes on sale in China

OnePlus makes HDR10+ for the 7 Pro official

Nebra AnyBeam projector's Kickstarter ends, exceeding its goal by 57%

OnePlus 7 gets one over the Samsung Galaxy Fold with UFS 3.0 confirmation

New Turing dies set to put an end to the "two-tier" system for RTX cards

Nubia Red Magic 3 international pre-orders become available, start at US$539

Phishing on social media sites increased by nearly 75% in the 1st quarter of 2019

New pricing and benchmark leaks for the Pixel 3a/3a XL surface

NAND memory oversupply prompts chip makers to significantly cut production

Royole offers first 2019 batch of FlexPais for pre-order in China

Nikon's latest sale offers numerous discounts on its Z Series full-frame cameras, some DSLRs and lenses

A data-security company claims that up to 42% of used hard-drives sold on eBay still have important data on them

The start-up Coolgeek has made a coffee table that is also a speaker

Windows to increase minimum storage requirements for 1903 update

Nubia Red Magic 3 allegedly destroys benchmarking test...again

Lenovo claims its new Z6 Pro has scored over 200,000 reservations in a single day

New cheaper Nintendo Switch now rumored to launch in June 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro's European pricing is allegedly revealed on Twitter

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