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Huawei has issued a major software update to the Watch GT 2 Pro, despite being released in late 2020. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro receives long-awaited software update with various changes and optimisations

Huawei has started distributing firmware version 11.0.8.26 to the Watch GT 2 Pro in Europe. Firmware version 11.0.8.26 has a long changelog and is nearly a 100 MB download. Accordingly, Huawei has included numerous changes and opt...

Alex Alderson, 11 May 2022 15:52

A HERO10 Black Bones on a drone. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro takes in over $200 million for the first quarter of 2022

GoPro has announced its financial performance figures for the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022), which features highlights such as revenues of US$217 million. The action-cam brand also found that its subscriber numbers are still risi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2022 00:04

1MORE unleashes the top-of-the-line EVO TWS earbuds

As promised, the 1MORE EVO TWS earbuds are now available with SGS-certified adaptive ANC, support for the LDAC codec that delivers an excellent level of acoustic detail, SoundID personalized sound, wireless charging for the case, ...

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2022 23:06

Deathloop will be the first FSR 2.0-capable game on May 12. (Image Source: AMD)

FSR 2.0 first coming to Deathloop on May 12, AMD claims Radeon Software updates have resulted in tangible performance gains

AMD detailed how constant improvements to Radeon Software has resulted in tangible performance gains in popular games. During the presentation, AMD also briefly touched upon FSR 2.0 and said Deathloop will be the first major title...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 May 2022 15:53

Motorola Edge 30's Indian-market launch is set for an imminent May 2022 date

Motorola has just made the vanilla variant of its Edge 30 Android flagship series official in April 2022 for the European market. Now, the OEM has announced that it will also become available in India shortly, asserting that it wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2022 19:10

Windows 11 in a new form. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases physical copies of Windows 11 to retail partners

Windows 11 has been officially available for half a year now. Many PC users worldwide do not need to do much to acquire this upgrade; however, for those somehow in more difficulty, physical copies have recently been spotted as ano...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2022 18:28

The remake features revamped visuals and gameplay (Image source: 2Unreal4Underground)

Racing classic Need For Speed: Underground 2 gets an Unreal Engine 4-powered fan remake

Youtuber Ivan Novozhilov recently shared WIP footage of 2Unreal4Underground, a complete fan remake of Need For Speed Underground 2. The Unreal 4-powered remake is a massive step up in visual quality from the sixth-gen classic. Bey...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 09 May 2022 14:07

Reactions come to WhatsApp. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp officially rolls reactions out as part of its latest update

Mark Zuckerberg has officially introduced one of WhatsApp's most anticipated pending features of some time: reactions. Users can thus append emojis to a given message under the service's latest update. The latest version also cont...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2022 18:42

The only thing approaching a legit phone (1) schematic thus far. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing phone (1): Unreliable new leaks purport to reveal the first-gen device's specs and launch date

Carl Pei's new tech company Nothing touts its upcoming inaugural smartphone as one that will bring some much-needed novelty and innovation back to the Android market. Those claims might prove materially ironic should a complete sp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2022 17:45

Just 1 title that might see a new owner soon. (Source: Sqaure Enix)

Square Enix puts Tomb Raider, its studio and much more up for sale in favor of new blockchain projects

Embracer Group has confirmed that it plans to acquire the IP of a plethora of games, Tomb Raider and Deus Ex included, not to mention the relevant studios, in a deal worth US$300 million to Square Enix. These proceeds are slated t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2022 16:50

AltStore now includes three new repos, or sources. (Image via AltStore on Twitter)

AltStore update brings new sources, new emulators, and virtual machines to iOS with no jailbreak required

The latest update to AltStore, the alternative app store for iOS, brings a bevy of new changes, including new trusted sources, just-in-time compilation, and bug fixes. The update is a boon for retro gamers who want an easy way to ...

Sam Medley, 06 May 2022 19:39

The Galaxy Watch4 has been brought up to the May 1 security patch with R8xxXXU1FVD4. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch4: Distribution of May 2022 begins for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Samsung has started distributing a new update to the Galaxy Watch4 series, including the Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Following on from last month's update, Samsung has brought the Galaxy Watch4 series onto the May 1 security patch. Sti...

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2022 16:01

The new controller bar is a simplified form of the Xbox Game Bar. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft introduces gaming-focused controller bar for Windows Insiders

Microsoft has announced a new feature for Windows 11 called controller bar. Dubbed a preview of an upcoming revised Xbox Game Bar, the new controller bar does not appear to be exclusive to Xbox Controllers. Currently, the new cont...

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2022 15:26

Many current and past Samsung smartphones will soon receive camera features from the Galaxy S22 series. (Image source: Zana Latif)

Samsung announces camera updates for the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Z series from its new Galaxy S22 handsets

Samsung has confirmed that it will be bringing Galaxy S22 camera features to many other Galaxy handsets. The list includes the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, but also extends back to the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy S20 series.

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2022 15:22

Amazfit may debut a choice of rugged smartwatches soon. (Source: GSMArena)

Rumor | Amazfit will launch a higher-end take on the rugged smartwatch alongside the plastic T-Rex Pro 2

Amazfit is currently thought to have a second generation of the T-Rex Pro, a smartwatch overtly pitched at the outdoors-type consumer, ready to launch soon. However, the Zepp Health brand is also now said to have another wearable ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2022 16:07

Motorola unveils the Revou 2 series of Android 11-powered TVs in India

Motorola has announced a second generation of its Revou-series smart TVs for the Indian market. The inaugural variant was 4K/UHD and ran Android 10 out of the box; however, its line has now expanded to include HD and FHD options. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2022 16:31

The Pixel 6 series should now deliver better haptic feedback in 'certain conditions and use cases'. (Image source: Jonas Elia)

Google releases May 2022 update to the Pixel 6 series and co. with improvements abound

Google has started distributing new updates to the Pixel 3a through Pixel 6 series. Dubbed the May 2022 update, the new software brings all eligible Pixel smartphones onto SP2A.220505.002, at least for unlocked handsets. The May 2...

Alex Alderson, 03 May 2022 16:12

Rumor | Apple Watch series 8 units with a body-temperature sensor upgrade are just an algorithm away

Body temperature measurement, tracking or both are among the most hotly-discussed potential features for next-gen smartwatches. However, according to a respected security analyst, OEMs are having perhaps more trouble perfecting it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 May 2022 19:02

Volkswagen presents a cross between an ID. Buzz and a pickup truck as a new concept vehicle

The ID. Buzz is the long-awaited conversion of Volkswagen's iconic minibus to a 2022 electric vehicle. However, the auto OEM has now hinted that it could also be something else in the future. It consists of something that looks li...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 May 2022 18:10

The VAVA Chroma 4K UHD ALPD-enabled short-throw projector is now listed on Best Buy

The VAVA Chroma triple-laser projector became the most-funded product on Indiegogo in 2021. Now, it is available as a retail unit via its brand's own website. Alternatively, it will be available through Best Buy in some markets. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 May 2022 17:40

OnePlus 10 Pro "major" scrolling issues are apparently uncovered by a prominent tech blog

A GSMArena correspondent has just devoted an entire online article to some alleged display issues evinced by their unit of OnePlus' 2022 flagship smartphone, the 10 Pro. The page may document some severe issues the device has whil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2022 18:58

Wemax Go Advanced: the ultra-thin projector rated for ALPD at 1080p is released for general sale

Wemax' success with its ~1-inch high Go portable projector allowed the brand to take it off Indiegogo and onto 'normal' sales channels earlier in 2022. Now, it has been able to do the same with the device's Advanced Edition. This ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2022 18:48

Ocarina of Time is now playable at 60 FPS on PC (Image source: Screenrant)

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time gets a full-fledged PC port, hitting 60 FPS for the first time

The unofficial Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC port recently received support for a 60 FPS framerate update, significantly improving the gameplay experience from the N64 original. The port doesn't use reverse-engineered source...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 May 2022 16:12

Amazfit's latest flagship smartwatch software update lets the GTR 3 Pro respond to notifications with "smart" SMS pre-sets

Amazfit has announced a new software updated for its latest GTR 3/3 Pro and GTS 3 smartwatches. It functions to fix some pre-existing bugs in all 3 devices - however, in the case of the highest-end GTR 3 Pro, it also enables the u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2022 13:39

Nothing debuts its Launcher. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing releases its stock launcher for Android

Carl Pei's nascent OEM, Nothing, has released something new for the first time in over a month. However, it amounts to not much more than a new Google Play Store link to the custom launcher for its in-house Android skin. It may of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2022 12:52

They are calling it Android 13 Tiramisu and I cannot write about Android without getting hungry...(Image source: Android Dev Blog/Unsplash - edited)

Android 13 Beta 1: 5 undeniably sweet features

With Android 13 Beta 1 rolling out to eligible developers ahead of its “platform stability” phase this June, many stock Android enthusiasts cannot wait to learn what is new in the latest build. Let’s take a closer look at what to ...

Brahm Shank, 29 Apr 2022 23:25

The Smart TV X Full HD. (Source: Realme)

Realme debuts its new Smart TV X Full HD in India

Realme has rounded its major Indian product event of today (April 28, 2022) with its latest smart TV. This new X Full HD variants boast Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers and support Bluetooth 5 and 5GHz Wi-Fi and come in 2 sizes. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2022 19:16

The new HiTune T3 earbuds. (Source: UGREEN)

UGREEN updates its HiTune T-series of TWS earbuds with ANC and Bluetooth 5.2

UGREEN has announced a new addition to the HiTune line of truly-wireless (TWS) earbuds. The T3s are placed on the more budget and AirPod-mimicking end of this spectrum - although they also feature active noise cancellation (ANC) f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2022 16:08

OnePlus announces the first-gen Nord Buds, an affordable set of TWS earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2

The OnePlus Nord Buds have launched in India with a more original take on the typical AirPod-clone form-factor. They contain large "titanium" dynamic drivers, feature IP55 ingress-protection and have an estimated 30 hours of batte...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2022 20:55

The Nord CE 2 Lite is OnePlus' latest mid-range smartphone for the Indian market

OnePlus has made the Lite version of the Nord CE 2 official. The Android smartphone has launched with a 120Hz display, although it is LCD rather than AMOLED as in higher-end phones of this brand. Then again, specs such as these kn...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2022 20:13

Xiaomi unleashes the Pad 5 on the Indian Android tablet market

Xiaomi has rounded its major Indian product launch of today (April 27, 2022) with the Pad 5. The OEM touts its new Android tablet as a way to do many aspects of life, content consumption, note-taking and gaming included. The 2.5K+...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2022 20:32

The impending EVO flagship earbuds. (Source: 1More)

1More claims its upcoming flagship TWS earbuds will become its most advanced yet on their launch

1More has now set a date for the launch of its next TWS earbuds, which, as the OEM claims, will challenge enthusiast-grade wired headphones for audio quality. The EVO buds are touted to debut with an upgraded internal design for h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2022 14:54

Nokia launches the G21 in India, starting at ~US$170 for a 90Hz display and 4GB of RAM

The Nokia G21 has the first 90Hz screen of its line, and is also now official on the Indian market. The HMD Global brand touts it as a smartphone with a battery that can last days at a time, as well as one in which official Androi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2022 14:14

Android 13 gets its first Beta. (Source: Google)

Android 13 Beta 1 is now available to the public

Google has now officially confirmed that Android 13 has moved along the path to a full release to the point at which its first public beta is now available. Those who own eligible Pixel-series devices can install it to enhance the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2022 00:21

The Charge 5 is one of nine Fitbit devices that can now warn of atrial fibrillation. (Image source: Fitbit)

Nine Fitbit fitness trackers and smartwatches will now warn of atrial fibrillation after new update

Fitbit has begun rolling out an update that adds atrial fibrillation notifications for nine of its recent fitness trackers and smartwatches. While Fitbit has received approval from the FDA to roll out the feature, it is only avail...

Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2022 17:30

Vivo touts the V1 Plus as a second-gen in-house ISP that improves low-light performance and dynamic range for the new X80 smartphone series

The Vivo X80 series of Android smartphones is now official, which means their V1 Plus (or V1+) image signal processor (ISP) is as well. This chipset is exclusive to the new devices, and is rated to augment some aspects of their ba...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2022 14:03

Vivo launches the mid-range S15e with a Samsung Exynos chipset and a 50MP main camera

Vivo has announced the S15e as a perhaps more affordable alternative to the new X80 mobile-photography flagship smartphones today (April 25, 2022). It has a modern design, although it lags behind a bit in terms of display refresh ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2022 20:28

Can you go diving with a new GT 3 Pro? (Source: Huawei)

Huawei teases the launch of a Watch GT 3 Pro with a potentially vastly upgraded spec

Huawei has confirmed that the Watch GT 3 Pro will make its debut soon. The OEM is also now teasing the wearable as a new deep-sea diving companion thanks to improved, apparently independently-verified ingress protection. The spec ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2022 14:14

The OPPO K10 Pro is the world's first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone with 80W charging

OPPO has launched the K10 series today (April 24, 2022). The 2 smartphones involved have introduced an unusual list of world-firsts, including the debut of the Dimensity 8000-MAX processor in the vanilla model. The new Android 12 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Apr 2022 22:23

LG V60 ThinQ units in the US see a long-awaited upgrade to Android 12

LG has begun to push a new major software upgrade to the V60 ThinQ in the US. Then again, the update to Android 12 has reportedly only hit those units associated with the carrier T-Mobile. This is probably one of the last times th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2022 21:46

It's widely expected that iOS 16 will bring some major software changes to Apple's supported iPhones. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple iOS 16 features detailed in leak roundup as iPhone 6s and iPhone SE 1 face likely end of software support

Apple is expected to reveal full details of iOS 16 at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, which is scheduled from June 6 to 10. Ahead of that, a leaker has rounded up all the relevant feature rumors about iOS 16 and has ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Apr 2022 18:17

An allegedly Watch GT 3 Pro render. (Source: RODENT950 via Weibo)

Rumor | The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro will launch in April 2022 with a top-end titanium-cased option

The official announcement of Huawei's upcoming Mate Xs 2 product event has led to speculation that the long-awaited Pro version of this OEM's Watch GT 3 will also make an entrance during this show. The allegedly upcoming smartwatc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2022 15:37

The Huawei Band 6 has received new features and optimisations this month. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Band 6 receives new features and optimisations with April 2022 update

Huawei has introduced 11.1.3.20 for the Band 6, a software update that makes a few changes to the fitness tracker. Rolling out as a 9.63 MB download, 11.1.3.20 finally brings PIN code availability to the Huawei Band 6, along with ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2022 17:49

Error code 0xc1900101 appears to mainly affect Windows 11 Build 22593. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft confirms update problem with recent Insider Preview Build

Microsoft has announced workarounds for error code 0xc1900101 that has been affecting recent Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds installations. For some reason, the error code 0xc1900101 appears to be linked to SecretFilterAP.dll, a...

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2022 17:46

Say goodbye to that pesky Microsoft 365 subscription once and for all. (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Ditch Office 365: 3 free Microsoft office alternatives for Windows, Linux and macOS

Microsoft offers two flavours of its infamous Office software: Microsoft 365 for US$69.99 per year or US$149.99 for a perpetual licence. If neither of those options sound ideal, you're not alone in thinking that. Fortunately, ther...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Apr 2022 04:07

Windows 11's launch saga made many enthusiasts apprehensive while hardware requirements led to dismally low adoption rates. (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

Windows 11 taskbar downgrade and 3 other ways Microsoft is making its ubiquitous OS worse

Microsoft poised Windows 11 as a huge upgrade to Windows 10, claiming increased performance and improved security. This is partially true, especially if you are using an Intel Alder Lake CPU, but the launch of Windows 11 was marre...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Apr 2022 03:53

The Pad 5 is on its way to India. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is coming to India

Xiaomi has announced that it is bringing "the next big thing" to India soon. It will come in the form of the Pad 5, one of its latest flagship Android tablets. Its new launch date suggests it will debut alongside its corresponding...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2022 17:59

Meta is tipped to "repeat all the harms" associated with Facebook as it reportedly plans a near-50% cut of all NFT sales on its platform

One of the most prominent whistleblowers who highlighted Facebook's potential for detrimental effects on human society has voiced concerns of similar ramifications arising from the company's new focus: the metaverse. On that note,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2022 17:04

The Garmin Epix 2 has received numerous changes in this month's Public Beta builds. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series receive major updates with plenty new features and bug fixes

Garmin has rolled out two new updates to the Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series. Now brought up to Software Version 8.14, the pair have received over 80 changes, including new features and bug fixes. The Epix 2 has benefited from more impr...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2022 17:36

Is this an X80 Pro? (Source: Yh_Liew via Weibo)

Alleged Vivo X80 Pro photo leaks hint at stunning low-light performance in the upcoming premium mid-range smartphone

Vivo is tipped to launch an X80 Pro as a flagship alternative to its new, premium X Note phablet. Now, the allegedly imminent new phone has reportedly been captured in a photo that seems to prove that it can take clear and bright ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2022 22:13