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Zendure launches the MIX GO, a hybrid 45W wall charger/power bank, on Indiegogo

Zendure has put its latest product, the MIX GO, up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo. It is a 5000mAh power bank that can also plug into the wall to power devices compatible with 45 watt (W) charging. Not a brand new concept, admitted...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2020 18:20

The iPad Pro 2020 series may have already entered into mass-production. (Image source: @iGeeksBlog & @OnLeaks)

iPad Pro 2020: Renders give a glimpse of two Q1 2020-bound tablets

It has been a while since Apple released a new iPad Pro series, with the Cupertino-based company unveiling its third-generation models in October 2018. It seems that Apple is sticking with its 15-month refresh cycle though, and @O...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2020 17:26

Apple now offers custom engraving for its AirPods and AirPods Pro earphones. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Apple introduces new custom engraving options for AirPods, AirPods Pro

Apple has launched a new free engraving service for its AirPods and AirPods Pro wireless earphones. Customers can choose from a limited range of emojis or use the alphabet to create their own name, for example.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Jan 2020 11:08

The 8BitDo Zero 2 is now available through Amazon. (All images via 8BitDo)

8BitDo's tiny Zero 2 Bluetooth gamepad now available

The 8BitDo Zero 2 is a tiny Bluetooth gamepad that's small enough to fit in a pocket or keychain to a bag. The controller is compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, the Raspberry Pi, and the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite. Despi...

Sam Medley, 04 Jan 2020 05:23

Brydge will be releasing a new keyboard for the Surface Go in 2020. (Source: Brydge)

Brydge announces new keyboards, accessories for Surface Pro X, Go and iPad

Brydge has announced a new line up of its popular tablet keyboards coming in 2020. New keyboards are in bound for the Surface Go and the Surface Pro X along with new wireless keyboards for Windows, a new iPad OS Trackpad and other...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jan 2020 12:14

The iPhone 11 was the top selling smartphone in the US last year. (Source: Apple)

Survey puts Apple and Samsung with 9 out 10 smartphone sales in the US

Chinese smartphone makers have had huge success globally, but one market they are yet to crack is the US. According to a new survey by Wave7Research, the US market is dominated by just two brands with Apple and Samsung swallowing ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jan 2020 11:15

The Klipsch Over-Ear Active Noise Cancelling headphones will debut at CES 2020. (Source: Klipsch)

Klipsch takes on Sony, Bose with new Over-Ear Active Noise Cancelling headphones

Klipsch has taken the wraps off its first pair of wireless over-ear noise-cancelling headphones. The segment is a popular one that is currently dominated by Sony with its WH-1000XM3 and Bose with its Quiet Comfort 35 II model.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jan 2020 09:55

The Apple A12 Bionic features a custom-designed GPU. (Source: Apple)

Apple and Imagination strike GPU deal after briefly parting ways

Apple has entered into a new licensing agreement with Imagination Technologies to use a wider range of the company’s extensive mobile GPU and AI patent portfolios. The two companies had previously been close partners before Apple ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jan 2020 09:04

"Smoke" Apple Watch app puts Steam on your wrist

Smoke for Steam is a new app for the Apple Watch that lets users access some of the features of Steam on their wrists. Smoke allows users to look at their library, view achievements, check the status of their friends, and read new...

Sam Medley, 01 Jan 2020 17:18

Apple could be developing a MacBook Pro for gaming. (Image via Apple)

Apple may be planning to launch a gaming computer in 2020

According to rumors out of Taiwan, Apple is eyeing the gaming PC market and plans to release a gaming-focused computer next year. The rumor claims the device will cost up to US $5000 but doesn't offer much information. The rumor d...

Sam Medley, 30 Dec 2019 05:35

MacBook Pros are selling for as much as US$1850 off (Image source: B&H)

Deal | MacBook Pro discounted by $1850 in B&H sale

B&H is discounting MacBook Pros by as much as US$1850 as part of their Mega Deal Zone promotion. The entry level 13-in MacBook Pro (2018) is available for just $1299, while the top-tier Core i9 15-in model is selling for $2699. Th...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Dec 2019 20:16

The Watch's optical sensor allegedly violates a patent (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch: Doctor sues Apple for violating atrial fibrillation patent

A lawsuit was recently filed against Apple, claiming that the company engaged in willful patent violation. The issue at hand is that the Apple Watch Series 3 allegedly violates a patent filed by Dr. Joseph Wiesel with regards to a...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Dec 2019 16:16

Taiyo Yuden expects 2020 iPhones to increase capacitor demand (Image source: Apple)

2020's power-hungry 5G iPhones may cause a surge in capacitor demand

Taiyo Yuden, one of Apple’s capacitor suppliers, indicated that capacitor demand may increase next year due to the introduction of 5G iPhones. The capacitor maker has seen profits rise this year on the back of increased capacitor ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Dec 2019 20:43

Apple "Tree Angel" Jony Ive contributes US$129,000 to UK tree-planting campaign

Jony Ive, Apple’s former design head, made a $129,000 contribution to the Daily Mail’s “Be a Tree Angel Campaign.” The campaign, running over the course of National Tree Week, seeks to spread awareness and enhance the UK’s green c...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Dec 2019 19:28

Ookla's Speedtest VPN is the latest free virtual private network. (Image via Ookla)

Ookla launches Speedtest VPN, a free virtual private network

Ookla, the organization behind speedtest.net, has launched a free VPN. Speedtest VPN is a free virtual private network service, currently only for users of the Speedtest Android and iOS apps. The VPN is currently in beta and caps ...

Sam Medley, 27 Dec 2019 04:25

ToTok is no longer available on the Play Store (Image source: Gulfnews)

ToTok, alleged UAE government spyware posing as a chat app, pulled from Play Store

Following a damning New York Times report, popular chat app ToTok was pulled from the Google Play Store. The report indicated that the app was UAE government spyware masquerading as a chat app to monitor the personal information o...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Dec 2019 20:51

Airpods Pro may soon be manufactured in Vietnam (Image source: Apple)

AirPods Pro suppliers reportedly expanding production in Vietnam

Apple suppliers Goertek and Luxshare are reportedly seeking financing to invest in Vietnamese AirPods Pro manufacturing. In the context of the ongoing US-China trade war and rising wages in China, this marks another instance of pr...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Dec 2019 20:19

Is this what the iPhone 12 will look like? (Image source: Macotakara)

Supposed iPhone 12 case design mockup spotted on Alibaba

Japanese publication Macotakara got their hands on what is allegedly an iPhone 12 case mockup. The design appears to conform closely to predictions that analyst Ming Chi-Kuo made earlier, including an iPhone 4-like edge design.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Dec 2019 20:18

Sony's tiny image sensors are one of the company's biggest assets. (Image via Sony)

Sony's imaging business is booming, cannot keep up with demand

Sony's image sensor business is in high demand. Even running its factories 24/7 cannot keep up with demand. Sony's semiconductor business expects to generate over US $9 billion in revenue this year, about $8.15 billion of which co...

Sam Medley, 26 Dec 2019 18:21

Apple's iPhone XR outsold every other smartphone each quarter since launch

The iPhone XR topped global sales charts in the third quarter of 2016, marking its fourth consecutive quarter at the top, according to Counterpoint Research. Other entrants in the top 10 global sales charts for 2019Q3 include Sams...

Sam Medley, 26 Dec 2019 16:48

iFixit's Mac Pro teardown: (Image source: iFixit)

"A masterclass in repairability": iFixit tears down the 2019 Mac Pro

iFixit recently took on the new Mac Pro and rated it 9 out of 10 for repairability. A “Fixmas miracle,” the 2019 model is far easier to repair than older “trashcan” Macs. Together with the new public repair manuals, servicing is ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Dec 2019 10:42

The revamped bounty is open to all, with bigger rewards (Image source: Panda Security)

Apple Security Bounty revamped: now invitation-free, with bigger rewards

Apple recently revamped its Apple Security Bounty program. The new Bounty program is open to all researchers and substantially ups the reward ceiling. Is this enough to help Apple find critical iOS and macOS vulnerabilities in tim...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Dec 2019 20:40

A new Mac Pro with an OWC RAM upgrade kit. (Source: OWC)

OWC releases its max-outable Mac Pro 2019 RAM upgrade kits

OWC has unveiled its 64 or 128GB RAM stick kits for the new Mac Pro. They come in 768GB to 1.5TB SKUs, meaning a user can match Apple's factory maximum with this third-party memory. However, this option may also enable some saving...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 16:54

Apple continues to dominate the smartphone market, raking in 66 percent of industry-wide Q3 profits (Image source: Wired)

Report: Apple earned 32 percent of all revenue in the smartphone industry

Third quarter financial results show that Apple continues to reign supreme in the smartphone space. Reports indicate that Apple secured over half of the industry's profits and one-third of its revenue.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Dec 2019 12:30

Apple allegedly plans to beam data straight to iPhones (Image source: NASA)

Apple's rumored 2025 plan: beam data to iPhones from satellites

Reports indicate that Apple is keen on investing in satellite technology. If the company’s under-wraps satellite project succeeds, data transfer to iDevices could be possible without the internet. In an era of increased digital su...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Dec 2019 08:19

War Thunder 1.95 "Northern Wind" now live with Swedish airplanes and more

War Thunder 1.95 "Northern Wind" launches with Swedish aircraft, two new naval maps, and more

Surnamed "Northern Wind," this year's last major update to War Thunder comes with a full aircraft tech tree and two premium tanks for Sweden alongside two new naval maps, a few solid graphics engine upgrades — including Ray Traced...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2019 17:11

Opera GX for macOS is now available. (Source: Opera)

Opera GX now has a macOS version

Opera released a variant of its browser optimized for gaming earlier this year. Now, it has announced that the same app, known as GX, is compatible with macOS as well as Windows. Therefore, those using such systems can now use fea...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Dec 2019 21:53

The Communication Limits feature in iOS 13.3 can easily be bypassed. (Image via Apple)

New bug in iOS 13.3 allows kids to circumvent Communication Limits parental controls

A bug in iOS 13.3 allows users to easily circumvent the Communication Limits feature. While Communication Limits is supposed to block users (specifically children) from communicating with or adding unknown or unapproved numbers, s...

Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2019 20:30

Future iPhone photos could get much better thanks to AI. (Image via Apple)

Apple acquires Spectral Edge Ltd., may integrate AI photo enhancement tech in iPhone cameras

Apple recently acquired control of U.K. startup Spectral Edge Ltd., a company that developer AI-based photo processing software. The software merges an infrared picture with a traditional photograph to sharpen the image and improv...

Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2019 19:39

Huami announces its presence at CES 2020. (Source: Huami)

Huami will go "beyond the smartwatch" with its 2020 product portfolio

Huami is a wearables OEM that has made a name for itself largely through its Amazfit brand of smartwatches. However, it has revealed that it intends to push into additional product categories next year. The company has secured a C...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 17:52

The latest update for macOS Catalina is now available. (Image via Apple)

macOS Catalina 10.15.2 released, may unofficially fix speaker pops and crackles in MacBook Pro

The latest version of macOS Catalina (10.15.2) brings a slew of minor updates and bug fixes. Interestingly, the update may have fixed the speaker snap, crackle, and pop issues reported by some Macbook and Macbook Pro users, though...

Sam Medley, 12 Dec 2019 20:12

The iPhone has struggled in China this quarter. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

iPhone shipments in China fell 35% in November

The iPhone may be doing well in Western markets, but the handset saw a massive 35% year-over-year drop in shipments in China last month. This news from Credit Suisse analysts flies in the face of prior predictions from Apple and o...

Sam Medley, 12 Dec 2019 18:48

Fitbit may owe its market share to uptake by older users. (Source: iMore)

Fitbit's success in the wearables market is due to its popularity among older consumers, new study finds

At least 60% or more of US consumers aged 55 years or more favor Fitbit when buying a wearable. This is due to the demand for smartwatches and fitness trackers in the relevant age ranges. However, Apple is more popular among those...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2019 18:22

Are the Mac Pro's wheels worth $400? (Image via Apple)

Haven't spent enough on your Mac Pro? Add wheels for an extra $400

Apple's new Mac Pro is expensive, but most of the components seem worth the asking price (for the most part). But what about the wheels? At its asking price of $400, Apple is pushing the limits of supply and demand.

Sam Medley, 12 Dec 2019 17:02

The new Mac Pro: all the jokes have already been made. (Source: B&H)

The new Apple Mac Pro is now on sale

Get ready for what could be the most expensive cheesegrater in your life: the new Mac Pro is here. It is now available to pre-order from Apple.com and retailers such as B&H. This new PC has configurations that go from 4- to 6-figu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2019 23:28

Apple iPhone 11 most popular tech-related Google search in 2019

Apple's iPhone 11 is the most popular piece of tech in 2019, according to Google Search

As surprising as this might be for many of us, "iPhone 11" was the only tech-related search in the global top 10 queries that people entered on Google Search this year. Ranked fifth globally, Apple's handset only managed to grab t...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2019 17:24

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition now available (Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition now available with a 12 percent speed boost over its predecessor

In addition to the significant performance boost over its predecessor of up to 12 percent, the latest driver package for AMD Radeon video cards also comes with brand new features such as Radeon Boost, Integer Scaling, and a brand-...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2019 10:46

The new AZIO FOKAL mechanical keyboard. (Source: AZIO)

AZIO is back on Indiegogo with its new FOKAL mechanical keyboard

AZIO has a new RGB mechanical keyboard up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo. This one has a less retro appearance, yet is still touted to be high-end in terms of its materials and build quality. It also has the OEM's new FOKAL spinnin...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Dec 2019 17:38

One of the founders of Nuvia Inc. is the target of a lawsuit filed by Apple. (Image via Nuvia)

Apple files suit against one of the founders of chip design startup Nuvia

Apple is suing Gerard Williams III, one of the founders of Nuvia, for breaching an intellectual property contract and soliciting Apple employees to leave Apple and work at Nuvia. Williams denies that he actively recruited Apple em...

Sam Medley, 10 Dec 2019 17:36

The OPPO smartwatch trailer. (Source: GSMArena)

OPPO drops glimpses of its 2020 smartwatch and truly wireless earbuds

OPPO's Inno Day 2019 event was mostly dominated by upcoming products such as its AR headset. However, it also teased new wearables that may launch soon as well. They are a new pair of truly wireless (TWS) earbuds, as well as a squ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Dec 2019 16:16

World of Tanks 1.7 Anonymizer feature setting (Source: Own)

World of Tanks 1.7 comes with nickname anonymization, but no double-barreled tanks or better matchmaking

The update that was supposed to add a few high-tier dual-barreled tanks to the Russian tech tree sadly fails to do so, leaving the Anonymizer feature as the only big change for World of Tanks 1.7. However, Crew Directives — previo...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2019 12:15

Apple may heavily throttle production of the iPhone 11 Pro in the coming months. (Image via Apple)

Apple may cut iPhone 11 Pro production due to market shift to 5G

According to analyst Jun Zhang of Rosenblatt Securities, Apple may cut its production of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max by as much as 25% in both December and March due to a market shift toward 5G smartphones. However, Zh...

Sam Medley, 09 Dec 2019 23:59

Could Apple's next US$399 "budget" handset be launched as the iPhone 9? (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone SE 2: Could Apple's next US$399 "budget" handset be launched as the iPhone 9?

Apple is said to be planning a successor to the iPhone SE for next March, which has hitherto been referred to as the iPhone SE 2. The comparatively compact smartphone will apparently sport an iPhone 8 design, with an informed sour...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2019 23:37

eSIMs may have a bright future. (Source: Medium)

The eSIM market is now thought to be worth US$700 million by the end of 2019

The eSIM market is thought to be capable of growing rapidly in terms of shipment volumes until 2025. New research on the same subject now shows that its value will exceed US$700 million by the end of the year. This may be driven b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Dec 2019 22:37

Vizio sold 80% more 4K smart TVs over the 2019 Black Friday event compared to 2018

The panel-maker Vizio has reported that it "exceeded expectations" over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday period just gone, having sold 500,000 or more units of its smart TVs between these days in 2019. For example, it sold 87% more p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Dec 2019 19:09

The 500 amp MAGFAST power bank has 3 separate wireless charging coils

MAGFAST is a company set up to offer power accessories with an innovative magnetic interface. Its largest product is the Extreme, a charging station with 3 Qi-wireless charging coils on its top. It can also support USB type C, typ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Dec 2019 20:33

The Garmin Venu smartwatch launches in India

Garmin has launched its Venu wearable in the Indian market. It has a smartwatch form factor, with a round 1.2-inch AMOLED display, but also has modes to track over 20 fitness-related activities and an inbuilt coaching interface fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Dec 2019 18:14

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Zendure launches the MIX GO, a hybrid 45W wall charger/power bank, on Indiegogo

iPad Pro 2020: Renders give a glimpse of two Q1 2020-bound tablets

Apple introduces new custom engraving options for AirPods, AirPods Pro

8BitDo's tiny Zero 2 Bluetooth gamepad now available

Brydge announces new keyboards, accessories for Surface Pro X, Go and iPad

Survey puts Apple and Samsung with 9 out 10 smartphone sales in the US

Klipsch takes on Sony, Bose with new Over-Ear Active Noise Cancelling headphones

Apple and Imagination strike GPU deal after briefly parting ways

"Smoke" Apple Watch app puts Steam on your wrist

Apple may be planning to launch a gaming computer in 2020

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 has an external 5G modem, and that's a good thing

Deal | MacBook Pro discounted by $1850 in B&H sale

Apple Watch: Doctor sues Apple for violating atrial fibrillation patent

2020's power-hungry 5G iPhones may cause a surge in capacitor demand

Apple "Tree Angel" Jony Ive contributes US$129,000 to UK tree-planting campaign

Ookla launches Speedtest VPN, a free virtual private network

ToTok, alleged UAE government spyware posing as a chat app, pulled from Play Store

AirPods Pro suppliers reportedly expanding production in Vietnam

Supposed iPhone 12 case design mockup spotted on Alibaba

Sony's imaging business is booming, cannot keep up with demand

Apple's iPhone XR outsold every other smartphone each quarter since launch

"A masterclass in repairability": iFixit tears down the 2019 Mac Pro

Apple Security Bounty revamped: now invitation-free, with bigger rewards

OWC releases its max-outable Mac Pro 2019 RAM upgrade kits

Report: Apple earned 32 percent of all revenue in the smartphone industry

Apple's rumored 2025 plan: beam data to iPhones from satellites

War Thunder 1.95 "Northern Wind" launches with Swedish aircraft, two new naval maps, and more

First Snapdragon 865 benchmarks reveal appreciable performance boosts and narrowed multi-core performance gap with the Apple A13 Bionic

Opera GX now has a macOS version

New bug in iOS 13.3 allows kids to circumvent Communication Limits parental controls

Apple acquires Spectral Edge Ltd., may integrate AI photo enhancement tech in iPhone cameras

Huami will go "beyond the smartwatch" with its 2020 product portfolio

macOS Catalina 10.15.2 released, may unofficially fix speaker pops and crackles in MacBook Pro

iPhone shipments in China fell 35% in November

Fitbit's success in the wearables market is due to its popularity among older consumers, new study finds

Haven't spent enough on your Mac Pro? Add wheels for an extra $400

The new Apple Mac Pro is now on sale

Apple's iPhone 11 is the most popular piece of tech in 2019, according to Google Search

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition now available with a 12 percent speed boost over its predecessor

AZIO is back on Indiegogo with its new FOKAL mechanical keyboard

Apple files suit against one of the founders of chip design startup Nuvia

OPPO drops glimpses of its 2020 smartwatch and truly wireless earbuds

World of Tanks 1.7 comes with nickname anonymization, but no double-barreled tanks or better matchmaking

Apple may cut iPhone 11 Pro production due to market shift to 5G

Apple iPhone SE 2: Could Apple's next US$399 "budget" handset be launched as the iPhone 9?

The eSIM market is now thought to be worth US$700 million by the end of 2019

Vizio sold 80% more 4K smart TVs over the 2019 Black Friday event compared to 2018

The 500 amp MAGFAST power bank has 3 separate wireless charging coils

The new features of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 are great, but it is expensive.

The Garmin Venu smartwatch launches in India

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