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Intel has a new Pentium Gold variant. (Source: Intel)

Intel Pentium Gold steps up to 10nm thanks to a new Tiger Lake-based variant

Intel has launched the Pentium Gold 7505 processor, which, unlike its immediate predecessor, has a 10 nanometer (nm) architecture thanks to its place in the Tiger Lake series. It also now has double the cache and supports faster integrated graphics compared to its closest 2019 counterpart - with Thunderbolt 4 on top of that.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2020 19:17

The A14 Bionic performs better in the new iPad Air, and by quite a margin. (Image source: Apple - edited)

The iPhone 12 performs up to 30% worse than the iPad Air with the same Apple A14 Bionic chipset, but that is acceptable

Apple decided to release the new iPad Air and the iPhone 12 practically simultaneously, a first for the company. The fourth-generation tablet features the same 5 nm chipset as likes of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, so it was inevitable that people would draw performance comparisons. As AnTuTu has demonstrated, it seems that the iPhone 12, at least, is holding back the A14 Bionic somewhat.

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2020 19:40

Nokia may go to the moon soon. (Source: Nokia/LibreShot)

4G/LTE is going to the moon, and Nokia is going to install it there

Nokia has secured a contract from NASA to provide it with a 4G/LTE network - for a lunar base. The US' space administration has plans to have such a structure on the moon and operational by 2028, and the Finnish brand is the one to supply the astronauts who will work there with a telecommunications infrastructure based on a common terrestrial mobile data standard.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2020 19:33

Huawei MatePad 10.4: An overview of our review highlights

Huawei has a good mid-range tablet on offer: the MatePad 10.4. The 10.4-inch Android tablet did a good job during our review and we were particularly impressed by its good price-to-performance ratio and connectivity. The MatePad 10.4 lacks access to Google services, however. Find out whether we can still recommend this tablet in our review highlights.

Manuel Masiero, 15 Oct 2020 15:42

The new EVO and PRO Plus cards. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung unveils new Plus-line SDXC cards for 2020

Samsung has launched two new lines of memory cards with compelling speeds and specs. They are the new EVO Plus and PRO Plus series, which both have the full SD form-factor and come in sizes of 32 to 256GB. They are rated for high speeds and for advanced 'sevenfold' durability.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Oct 2020 01:19

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series users can now play Fortnite at 90 FPS

Fortnite can now run at 90 FPS on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ will soon be able to run Fortnite at 90 FPS. The functionality will arrive via a Galaxy Store update and will be available to all players soon. We can expect Samsung and Epic to bring the feature to other compatible devices soon.

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Oct 2020 23:32

The Core i3 line has a new member. (Source: Intel)

Intel quietly upgrades the Core i3-9100F processor to 10th-gen for the same price

An eagle-eyed Redditor has spotted that Intel just introduced the Core i3-10100F with minimal fanfare. This direct successor to the i3-9100F still has no integrated graphics - although it does have hyper-threading, which is a first for its nascent series. It also has the same recommended price range as its preceding generation.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Oct 2020 20:23

Wireless headphones make for a multi-billion-dollar industry. (Source: Flickr)

The wireless headphones market may be worth over US$42 billion by 2026

A new research report has concluded that the market for wireless headphones worldwide will accrue a value of approximately US$42.1 billion over the next 6 years. This growth may be based on the demand for products that connect users to their smartphones, tablets or TVs, as well as using them while working out or consuming content.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2020 19:34

A US state now has its own Blue Light Awareness Day. (Source: Eyesafe)

October 10 is now California's official Blue Light Awareness Day

The US State of California's legislative body has passed a resolution that makes today (October 10, 2020) Blue Light Awareness Day in the jurisdiction. The device certification group Eyesafe has welcomed the motion, particularly in light of the trend towards remote working and learning and, thus, the ever-growing rate of screen use in the region.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2020 18:57

TCL launches the Verizon-branded TAB. (Source: YouTube)

The new TCL TAB launches via Verizon

TCL launched its 8-inch 10 TABMID slate during IFA 2020 Special Edition. Now, a variant of this device has launched in the US through the carrier Verizon. It has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, but also has 4G connectivity and its OEM's NXTVISION screen technology. It has been priced at just under US$200 and is available from now.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Oct 2020 00:58

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) Android slate now available for US$229.99 (Source: Samsung US Newsroom)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) hits the US market

Priced at US$229.99, the new Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, 3 GB of memory and up to 64 GB of internal storage space, four Dolby Atmos speakers, as well as a generous 7,040 mAh battery. This slate goes on sale today and buyers can get a 50 percent price cut on the Book Cover Case until October 25.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2020 18:15

The global pandemic WFH phenomena has helped to buoy Samsung's sales. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Samsung defies the pandemic driven slowdown with quarterly profit up by 58 percent

Samsung has joined Apple in beating analyst expectations as well as bucking the global downturn with a 58 percent jump in profit for the September quarter. The result was driven by various factors including an unusual number of parts orders for Huawei as well as the strong performance of its mid-range mobile devices.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Oct 2020 12:08

Galaxy Tab S7 Plus: The drawbacks and advantages of the large Samsung tablet

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is currently the largest tablet in the Android space. Our review reveals that Samsung has made a couple of missteps with its slate with the 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display. Read our review to find out what those missteps are and what makes this tablet especially good.

Daniel Schmidt, 05 Oct 2020 22:55

The Apple A14 Bionic's Geekbench score has been posted online

Apple A14 Bionic Geekbench listing shows that Apple's silicon is still miles ahead of Qualcomm and Samsung

Apple's newest A14 Bionic mobile SoC has made its first appearance on Geekbench alongside an iPad Air 4. It nets a single-core score of 1,538 and a multi-core score of 4,198. Like always, Apple's flagship silicon convincingly outperforms everything Qualcomm/Samsung has to offer.

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Oct 2020 13:10

Samsung will reportedly let consumers use a S Pen with the Galaxy S21 (image via Samung)

The Galaxy S21 series will support S Pen inputs as Samsung plans on merging its Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series of smartphones by 2022

A South Korean news outlet says that Samsung will reportedly make the Galaxy S21 series compatible with an S Pen. The report suggests that an S Pen-ready Galaxy S phone will help Galaxy Note users transition to Samsung's mainstream flagships. That is essential as the Galaxy Note 21 is billed to be the last of its kind.

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Oct 2020 09:59

Samsung may launch the Galaxy W21 premium foldable in China soon

The Galaxy W20 is a variation of Samsung's Galaxy Fold released as a Chinese-market exclusive with 5G. Now, it seems it is getting a successor in the coming months. The OEM has certified a new device with a model number likely to match such a device with the regulator 3C.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2020 20:50

An updated Nintendo Switch Pro will likely enable performance or visual enhancements on a range of Switch titles (Image source: Nintendo)

The rumored Nintendo Switch Pro could be about more than 4K graphics, with the unlocked framerate in recent titles indicative of an "easy performance boost"

Tipster Dusk Golem recently spoke about the upcoming Nintendo Switch Pro, claiming that unlocked framerates on a number of recently released Nintendo Switch titles are to allow for an "easy performance boost" on more capable Switch Pro hardware.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Sep 2020 14:49

The Wi-Fi version of the tablet costs only 99 Euros (~$117). The LTE variant costs 20 Euros (~$23) more (MSRP: €119).

Huawei MatePad T8 reveals itself in our review: Without Google, it is not worth a lot

The Huawei MatePad T8 is a solid entry-level tablet, which sells for less than 100 Euros (~$118). The hardware of the T8 proves to be very competitive in our review. However, this is not enough, due to the Google situation.

Marcus Herbrich, 24 Sep 2020 01:49

LG's new rollable display patent. (Source: USPTO via LetsGoDigital)

LG patents a pull-out display device with stylus support

LG has previously teased or showcased devices with rollable displays. Now, its latest patent, approved by the US Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO) in September 2020, may show the OEM's latest take on the technology. It is a box housing a display that can be unfurled horizontally and be used as a drawing device.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2020 15:25

The Flexpai Royole 2 looks to have improved across all key areas. (Image: Royole)

Royole Flexpai 2 foldable goes official with Snapdragon 865, fold flat design, other refinements

Chinese company Royole has officially launched the Flexpai 2, its foldable smartphone competitor to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Huawei Mate X. The new device boasts powerful performance and unique display characteristics.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Sep 2020 13:38

The Xbox App is now public. (Source: Microsoft)

The Android app that allows users to play Xbox games wirelessly is now in beta

Microsoft has announced that the new Xbox App is available as a beta on the Google Play Store. It has been designed so that users can stream downloaded titles from their consoles onto their Android devices. The app is also rated for easy sharing, invites and notification management across this gaming ecosystem.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2020 21:42

The Xiaomi concept looks enticing in tablet mode, but it comes with inherent problems. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Latest Xiaomi patent figures two folds are better than one for a potential Xiaomi Mi Z Fold flexible smartphone/tablet hybrid

Another Xiaomi patent has surfaced and this latest one is for a multiple fold flexible smartphone/tablet hybrid. The Chinese OEM has chosen to grace this concept device with two folds, leading it to be dubbed the Xiaomi Mi Z Fold by some sites. The foldable smartphone has some issues though, including its obvious thickness when folded.

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Sep 2020 12:22

Microsoft Surface Duo stylus torn apart (Source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

Durability test video: The Microsoft Surface Duo is unexpectedly resilient

Although repairing the dual-display Microsoft Surface Duo can easily turn into a nightmare and it is not an easy task even for experienced people, the good news is that this piece of hardware is quite unlikely to break. According to the JerryRigEverything's torture test, the Surface Duo is surprisingly rugged.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2020 10:06

Portable Eggtronic battery bank holds a larger charge than most laptops

This compact $89 USD power bank can hold a respectable 63 Wh charge to be perfect for hikes or camping trips with multiple people. Recharging the bank itself, however, is almost three times slower than on most laptops.

Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2020 07:01

Qualcomm and its partners have improved the reach of mmWave 5G again. (Source: Pixabay)

Qualcomm, Ericsson and US Cellular break the mmWave 5G data-call range record

Earlier, Qualcomm and its 5G research partners reported that it had conducted a data call over mmWave bands over the longest distance yet. Now, this record has been broken again in a new experiment, which took place in Wisconsin.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2020 23:22

Microsoft announced the Surface Pro X on October 2, 2019. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Pro X 2020 billed to launch in October with custom Microsoft SQ2 processor and 64-bit app support

The Surface Pro X may be one of Microsoft's most stylish products to date, but it did not quite hit the heights as the regular Surface Pro series has. Nonetheless, Microsoft is planning to release a second-generation model, and it will allegedly arrive next month.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2020 23:57

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 display has several new features including a 1.4R curvature. (Image: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold 2 display detailed by Samsung ahead of release, features world first 1.4R curvature

Samsung Display has detailed several of the foldable display advances in the new panel found in the Galaxy Z Fold 2. No doubt, the move is aimed at assuring would-be customers that the panel is robust and can withstand everyday rigours in a way that wasn’t guaranteed with the original Fold launched last year.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Sep 2020 13:54

The A14 Bionic is the first 5 nm chipset. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unveils the A14 Bionic, the world's first 5 nm chipset with 11.8 billion transistors and sizeable performance gains over the A13 Bionic

The A14 Bionic is here, and it is the world's first 5 nm chipset. The new SoC, which debuts in the fourth-generation iPad Air, boasts 11.8 billion transistors, a 16-core Neural Engine, along with new CPU and GPU cores. The A14 Bionic should offer upwards of 40% better CPU and 30% better GPU performance than the A13 Bionic, too.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2020 22:55

The new iPad Air is the first device with an A14 Bionic chipset. (Image source: Apple)

Apple showcases an overhaul of the iPad Air with a new design, A14 Bionic chipset and 20 W USB Type-C charging

The iPad Air has been given a much-needed refresh. The fourth-generation model now comes with an A14 Bionic chipset, a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, USB Type-C charging and Touch ID. The redesigned iPad Air starts at US$599 and rises to US$879 for the 256 GB model with LTE.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2020 22:49

The latest entry-level iPad has an A12 Bionic chipset. (Image source: Apple)

Apple brings the A12 Bionic and the USB Type-C port to the iPad for US$329

Apple has unveiled its new entry-level iPad with an A12 Bionic chipset. The 8th generation tablet will be available to pre-order today from US$329 and will ship from Friday.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2020 20:15

The new ROCCAT Elo headsets. (Source: ROCCAT)

ROCCAT unleashes its latest Elo series with 7.1 channel surround sound and Turtle Beach technology

The gaming headset maker ROCCAT has collaborated with its new parent, Turtle Beach, on its new Elo series. It comes in cross-platform stereo, USB and wireless varieties, all of which are rated for 7.1 surround sound. The Elos also have their brand's AIMO lighting system and self-regulating metal headbands.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2020 18:12

The iPad 2020 may be a powerful upgrade from last year's model. (Image source: Apple)

Apple may be planning a powerful upgrade for the entry-level iPad

A powerful upgrade is on the cards for the entry-level iPad, according to Evan Blass. The current 10.2-inch tablet has the A10 Fusion chipset from 2016's iPhone 7 series, but the 2020 edition could see a jump to the A12X Bionic. Excess stock may be the reason for bringing the former-iPad Pro chipset to the 8th generation iPad, which should be compatible with the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard too.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2020 14:16

The next iPad Air will feature an A14 Bionic, according to Evan Blass. (Image source: Svetapple)

iPad Air 2020: Sub-US$600 tablet could be the first outing for the Apple A14 Bionic

The 2020 edition of the iPad Air will feature the new Apple A14 Bionic SoC, according to Evan Blass. The 5 nm chipset will apparently be joined by an 11-inch Liquid retina display and a USB Type-C port, but it may cost upwards of US$569-US$599.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2020 13:48

This render resembles the device teased by LG. (Image: Letsgodigital)

LG teased a new smartphone-tablet hybrid with slide-out display during the Wing launch

LG hid a sneak peak at a possible new extendable or rollable smartphone/tablet hybrid at the conclusion of its LG Wing launch. The new device, outlined in a very subtle silhouette is reminiscent of patents for experimental smartphone designs that we have seen in the past.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Sep 2020 12:16

Google Duo and Meet move to bigger screens. (Source: Google)

Google Duo and Meet are coming to Android TVs

2020 may go down as the year of truly everyday video-calling and video-conferencing. Google has decided to facilitate this by adding support for its Meet and Duo apps to Android TVs. Therefore, these smart screens will be able to act as the displays for video-chats and work calls, so long as they have a camera.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2020 18:58

BOE is a proponent of flexible AMOLED tech. (Source: BOE)

BOE reports that its 5mm flexible display tech is now in mass production

Display panels that can fold and unfold regularly without damage will probably play a growing role in the electronics of the future. BOE is one company involved in their development and production. Its latest milestone in this endeavor is a panel type it has been working on that can bend with a radius of as little as 5 millimeters (mm), which can now reportedly be made in bulk.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2020 23:54

The VAVA Portable SSD Touch. (Source: Indiegogo)

VAVA crowdfunds the "world's most secure" portable USB type C SSD

The VAVA Portable SSD Touch is a new product launched via Indiegogo recently. It is a stick-like drive with a hardware-based fingerprint scanner on the top of its aluminium, supposedly shock-proof casing. It also apparently packs AES 256-bit encryption on top of that and USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds into its compact form-factor.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2020 18:34

The new Aukey Omnia Nano 20W brick. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey wants to help iPhone fans get ready for new devices with its first 20W PD charger

Aukey has launched a new member of its Omnia series of chargers. It is rated for the Power Delivery (USB-PD) standard; however, unlike some of its high-powered type-C siblings, this Nano goes at 20 watts (W). The OEM hints that this ultra-compact accessory would be ideal for Apple's upcoming iPhone 12 line.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2020 18:12

1More shows off some of its audio products. (Source: 1More)

1More announces that its ANC earbuds are the first TWS devices to be THX-certified

1More launched its first pair of true-wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) in late 2019. Now, it has revealed that the same accessories have attained a certification from the audio authority THX. This is attributed to the brand's QuietMax technology and hybrid ANC techniques.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2020 17:27

SMIC may now end up on the US blacklist. (Source: SMIC)

The US administration considers putting the foundry SMIC on its Entity List

The Semiconductor Manufacturing Internal Corporation (SMIC) is in the same business as TSMC, if not quite at the same level of complexity or noteriety. The US administration has reportedly threatened it with a blacklisting along the same lines as the one handed to Huawei. This is reportedly linked to the company's alleged connections to the Chinese national military.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2020 01:15

Is this the end of Kirin? Maybe. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's 5nm Kirin launch is delayed as it seeks to get all its orders out of TSMC before an important deadline

Huawei's mobile platforms have been notable by their absence from IFA 2020. It transpires that the OEM has decided to delay the launch of its Kirin 1000 platform (which is to be the first of its series to be based on a 5 nanometer (nm) architecture), in order to focus on taking delivery of as much of the silicon it is based on before it is blocked from doing so by US restrictions.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2020 00:06

The Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones. (Source: Skullcandy)

Skullcandy releases the Crusher Evo headphones, the latest in its line to feature Haptic Bass

Skullcandy has announced the latest addition to the Crusher series of personal audio products. The Evo headphones are equipped with Haptic Bass, which reinforces this range with physical feedback. They also offer the option of building an Audiododo personalized audio profile, which may tailor the headphones' sound delivery to each individual user.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2020 00:26

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Intel Pentium Gold steps up to 10nm thanks to a new Tiger Lake-based variant

The iPhone 12 performs up to 30% worse than the iPad Air with the same Apple A14 Bionic chipset, but that is acceptable

4G/LTE is going to the moon, and Nokia is going to install it there

90% Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Tablet Review - Doubtlessly the best 11-inch Android tablet

Huawei MatePad 10.4: An overview of our review highlights

Samsung unveils new Plus-line SDXC cards for 2020

85% Huawei MatePad 10.4 Tablet Review: An all-rounder without Google

Fortnite can now run at 90 FPS on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+

Intel quietly upgrades the Core i3-9100F processor to 10th-gen for the same price

The wireless headphones market may be worth over US$42 billion by 2026

October 10 is now California's official Blue Light Awareness Day

The new TCL TAB launches via Verizon

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) hits the US market

Samsung defies the pandemic driven slowdown with quarterly profit up by 58 percent

Galaxy Tab S7 Plus: The drawbacks and advantages of the large Samsung tablet

Apple A14 Bionic Geekbench listing shows that Apple's silicon is still miles ahead of Qualcomm and Samsung

The Galaxy S21 series will support S Pen inputs as Samsung plans on merging its Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series of smartphones by 2022

88% Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Review - Finally a great Android tablet

Samsung may launch the Galaxy W21 premium foldable in China soon

Hands-on: Can Samsung's 11-inch Galaxy Tab S7 carve a slice out of Apple's iPad Pro pie?

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The rumored Nintendo Switch Pro could be about more than 4K graphics, with the unlocked framerate in recent titles indicative of an "easy performance boost"

Huawei MatePad T8 reveals itself in our review: Without Google, it is not worth a lot

LG patents a pull-out display device with stylus support

Royole Flexpai 2 foldable goes official with Snapdragon 865, fold flat design, other refinements

The Android app that allows users to play Xbox games wirelessly is now in beta

Latest Xiaomi patent figures two folds are better than one for a potential Xiaomi Mi Z Fold flexible smartphone/tablet hybrid

Durability test video: The Microsoft Surface Duo is unexpectedly resilient

81% Huawei MatePad T8 Tablet Review - Is the 99-Euro (~$117) tablet worth it?

RAVPOWER PD Pioneer 65W 4-Port GaN Tech USB C Desktop Charger hands-on review

Portable Eggtronic battery bank holds a larger charge than most laptops

Qualcomm, Ericsson and US Cellular break the mmWave 5G data-call range record

Surface Pro X 2020 billed to launch in October with custom Microsoft SQ2 processor and 64-bit app support

Galaxy Z Fold 2 display detailed by Samsung ahead of release, features world first 1.4R curvature

Apple unveils the A14 Bionic, the world's first 5 nm chipset with 11.8 billion transistors and sizeable performance gains over the A13 Bionic

Apple showcases an overhaul of the iPad Air with a new design, A14 Bionic chipset and 20 W USB Type-C charging

Apple brings the A12 Bionic and the USB Type-C port to the iPad for US$329

ROCCAT unleashes its latest Elo series with 7.1 channel surround sound and Turtle Beach technology

Apple may be planning a powerful upgrade for the entry-level iPad

iPad Air 2020: Sub-US$600 tablet could be the first outing for the Apple A14 Bionic

LG teased a new smartphone-tablet hybrid with slide-out display during the Wing launch

Google Duo and Meet are coming to Android TVs

BOE reports that its 5mm flexible display tech is now in mass production

VAVA crowdfunds the "world's most secure" portable USB type C SSD

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook 10 tablet review

Aukey wants to help iPhone fans get ready for new devices with its first 20W PD charger

1More announces that its ANC earbuds are the first TWS devices to be THX-certified

The US administration considers putting the foundry SMIC on its Entity List

Huawei's 5nm Kirin launch is delayed as it seeks to get all its orders out of TSMC before an important deadline

Skullcandy releases the Crusher Evo headphones, the latest in its line to feature Haptic Bass

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