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Honor launches the MagicBook V 14 alongside the 16 and 16 Pro

Honor has made good on some earlier teasers with a launch for the new MagicBook 16 series, with an up-to-date Ryzen 7 platform and 144Hz displays. They have been joined with a less expected variant: the V 14. It will now join the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 16:43

Xiaomi's latest TWS earbuds. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's latest noise-cancelling wearables are the world's first TWS earbuds to launch with LHDC 4.0

Xiaomi has introduced a new product called the True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones 3 Pro today (September 27, 2021). This lengthy title covers a lot of what these new AirPod clones offer, although there is even more besides....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2021 15:46

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is now reaching two second batch devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Second MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout commences, starting with the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G

Xiaomi has released MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition to the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G on the update's second batch. While it is only reaching Chinese devices currently, the release of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition to these p...

Alex Alderson, 27 Sep 2021 10:16

The OPPO Watch Free is a new fitness wearable with payment support and an "eSports" mode

The Watch Free is OPPO's latest fitness tracker, and is equipped with an AMOLED display at a decent price. It supports up-to-date features such as over 100 sports modes and tracking for various health metrics. The new tracker-styl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 22:59

The OPPO K9 Pro is a new mid-range smartphone with novel promotional offers

OPPO has debuted 3 new products today (September 26, 2021). The OEM has already spilled many details for the K9 Pro, as well as its new TV, already. However, some juicy tidbits remain to be unveiled, the smartphone's unexpected ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 22:30

New smart home gadgets are headed to India. (Source: TechLife)

Realme will launch its first-gen Air Purifier in India soon

TechLife is Realme's new brand that covers smart home lifestyle gadgets and appliances. It has announced a new product launch for its Indian audience, to be held in late September 2021. This event will bring TechLife's vacuum clea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 18:58

The next-gen Echo Show could literally follow the user around. (Source: Amazon)

Rumor | Amazon will unveil a fully robotic version of the Echo Show 10 in September 2021

Amazon has announced that it will hold an event that may unveil some new products. This launch, scheduled for later in September 2021, might see a debut for a new, wall-mounted variant of the OEM's Echo smart-speaker line. Amazon ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 18:25

An alleged Moto E40 press shot. (Source: Twitter)

Moto E40: full specs and renders for the alleged Motorola budget flagship spill in a new leak

The Moto E40 has yet to be confirmed, and yet is currently thought to be ranked among the highest-end devices of its series on its launch. It is rumored to be the first of the line to have a 90Hz display. Its newest leak suggests ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Sep 2021 23:27

According to a security researcher, Apple's iOS 15 includes several critical security flaws (Image: Apple)

Apple's iOS 15 update supposedly includes several zero-day exploits despite security expert's warning

Although a security researcher apparently notified the iPhone maker of several security issues, Apple has recently released its iOS 15 update without fixing these vulnerabilities, which is why the anonymous tipster is now publicly...

Enrico Frahn, 25 Sep 2021 19:26

Owners of an older iPhone like the iPhone 6 should update to iOS 12.5.5 as soon as possible (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 12.5.5 update with important security fixes for older iPhones and iPads

Older Apple smartphones and tablets that are not compatible with the latest and greatest iOS 15 have been at risk of being compromised through two apparently dangerous security vulnerabilities. Apple has now fixed these security i...

Enrico Frahn, 24 Sep 2021 23:39

OPPO will launch a new wearable and a TV alongside the K9 Pro

OPPO is slated to debut the new K9 Pro smartphone later in September 2021. Now, it has emerged that the OEM will also premiere a new smart screen during the same event, not to mention a new wearable. They might emerge as mid-range...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 22:52

A new Pixelbook might arrive soon. (Source: AppleLe257 via Twitter)

The "Google Pixelbook 2" emerges in the form of renders with a trendy range of colors

A leaker has posted a set of allegedly official renders for a second-gen Pixelbook. This rumored new Chromebook is now portrayed as coming in 5 bright colorways that definitely suggests Google is trying to keep pace with Apple in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 18:02

The Watch Color 2 is nearly here. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms a launch for the Watch Color 2 on the same day as the upcoming Civi series

Xiaomi has now affirmed that it has a second-gen round-faced smartwatch ready to launch, and that it will be called the Watch Color 2 in its native China. This potentially substantial upgrade compared to the original Color is now ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 17:14

Huawei launches the Nova 9 series of HarmonyOS-powered smartphones

Huawei has unveiled the Nova 9 and its Pro variant in China today (September 23, 2021). They fall into the premium mid-range category with their Snapdragon 778G processors. However, they are practically unicorns in this sense as t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 23:01

Older AMD GPUs can soon support raytracing on Linux with a free to download open source driver (Image: AMD)

Older AMD GPUs get raytracing support on Linux via open source driver

Thanks to a very productive community that is working diligently on an open source driver for the alternative operating system Linux, older AMD graphics cards are about to receive raytracing support in the near future.

Enrico Frahn, 23 Sep 2021 22:40

iQOO launches the Z5 as the world's latest Snapdragon 778G phone

iQOO has launched the latest addition to its mid-range Z series of Android smartphones today (September 23, 2021). This new model has been revealed as a triple rear camera device with a 64MP rear camera, a 120Hz display and a larg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 18:08

The new JBuds Frames. (Source: JLab Audio)

JLab Audio's JBuds Frames are touted as a conversion kit to turn any pair of spectacles into smart glasses

Smart glasses is a category that includes pairs that incorporate a mic and speakers. The prospect might sound attractive, but might involve a pricey pair that could involve a prescription on top of that in some cases. Now, JLab Au...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 16:21

Rumor | Motorola will launch a new TV alongside its first tablet in India

Motorola is touted to launch its first ever tablet in India soon. Now, it is also projected to unveil a new TV alongside it. It is likely to be a smart-home device much like its predecessors, and stands a good chance of a thin-bez...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 23:45

The Realme GT Neo2 is the first smartphone to launch with diamond-augmented thermal paste

The GT Neo2 is now official as Realme's latest 120Hz AMOLED display smartphone. The Android 11 device is by a powered by a high-end Snapdragon processor and up to 12GB of RAM. The OEM has packed this latest iteration of a gaming-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 19:32

Home security goes binocular with the new Reolink Duo 2K camera

Reolink's latest home security camera has go-to specs such as spotlights, two-way audio, microSD card support and the option of truly-wireless battery power. However, it also has something new to this brand: dual lenses. They enab...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 18:28

Gmail on Android will see an important upgrade soon. (Source: Google)

Google ports its "chips" feature from Gmail for desktop to the Android app

Gmail has never had the ability to filter its searches on Android devices. Now, however, some users have noticed that is starting to change. The latest app update adds a considerably upgraded set of options to refine results in a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 00:02

The new PC Health Check app is more detailed than the original version. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Microsoft appears to drop the display element of its Windows 11 requirements with new PC Health Check app

Microsoft has re-released the PC Health Check app, allowing people to check if their machines meet Windows 11 requirements. It appears as though Microsoft has dropped the requirement to have a 9-inch or larger display though, open...

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2021 19:24

Is the Yoga 16s 2022 coming soon? (Source: Lenovo via SparrowsNews)

Lenovo teases a possibly imminent launch for the Yoga 16s 2022

Lenovo has released a new teaser for a laptop it calls the Yoga 16s 2022. The OEM does not say much more about the device, besides to hint that it might be ideal for creators. However, it is apparent from its new trailer that it r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 18:05

One UI 3.1.1 mainly introduces multitasking improvements to the Galaxy Tab S7 series. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, S7+ and S7 FE receive One UI 3.1.1 with multitasking upgrades

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 3.1.1 to the Galaxy Tab S7 series. The OS update has already reached the Tab S7, Tab S7+ and Tab S7 FE in Europe, albeit as a 1.3 GB download.

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2021 17:03

Google Pay expands further. (Source: Google)

Google Pay support comes to new banks in nine different countries

Google seems determined to make its own Pay app the main equivalent of Apple Pay on Android. To this end, it has secured support for the often-contactless method from a number of additional banks in 9 countries worldwide. Most of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2021 00:43

Microsoft Office can still be purchased, rather than requiring an annual subscription. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Office 2021 will launch alongside Windows 11, and without a subscription

Microsoft has announced that Office 2021 will be released at the same time as Windows 11, and not just for its latest operating system. Office 2021 will be available without needing to pay a monthly subscription, too.

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 21:21

The first Nova 9 hands-on? (Source: ITHome)

Huawei will launch a Nova 9 Pro along with the vanilla 9 in September 2021

Huawei has already confirmed that the Nova 9 will launch a few short days from today (September 20, 2021). Now, a new in-the-wild-type leak points to an additional Pro sibling for this device that will conceivably debut on the sam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2021 17:44

The Mi 10T series has started receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition arrives on the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro globally

The Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro are the latest devices to receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. Xiaomi's OS update has reached the pair on MIUI's global branch as V12.5.4.0.RJDMIXM.

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2021 20:49

Is this the new Surface Go? (Source: Winfuture)

Surface Go 3: a new leak purports to reveal nearly every aspect of the upcoming Microsoft 2-in-1

Microsoft is projected to have a third-gen Surface Go ready for launch. This putative 2-in-1 has now leaked again, with virtually complete specs and a full set of renders this time. They paint the device as a very iterative update...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 18:00

Android app support in Windows 11 is being internally tested for a future build. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Early Windows 11 Android subsystem benchmarks show performance equivalent to Snapdragon 865 on ARM hardware, single-core ARM to x86 Bridge scores not very encouraging

Microsoft could be internally testing the Windows Subsystem for Android on a variety of x86 and ARM hardware as evidenced by new Geekbench entries. The ARM results show scores equivalent to that of a Snapdragon 865 while we see so...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Sep 2021 17:15

Rumor | Motorola will launch a tablet during a prominent Indian retail market event

Motorola is an OEM not typically associated with tablets. Nevertheless, a leaker now asserts that it will launch just such a device during Flipkart's upcoming Big Billion Day Sale, scheduled to take place in October 2021. The comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 16:52

Will Fujifilm really make a foldable? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Fujifilm prepares to get in on the foldables game with its first device patent

A new device with a foldable main display has been patented by...Fujifilm. The iconic camera brand has indicated that it does indeed intend to move into this market with a first-gen product that looks most like the Samsung Galaxy ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2021 16:23

Navalny’s Умное Голосование (“Vote Smart”) app was taken down by Google and Apple (Image source:Vote Smart)

Apple and Google employees reportedly faced political coercion and prosecution threats in Russia over opposition voting app

With Russia’s parliamentary elections ongoing, Apple and Google removed a voting app published by opposition leader Alexei Navalny, reported under pressure from the Kremlin, setting a worrying precedent for other international tec...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Sep 2021 11:14

The OPPO K9 Pro is all but official. (Source: JD.com)

Rumor | The OPPO K9 Pro will launch within September 2021 as a new 64MP main-camera phone with a 120Hz display

OPPO is projected to launch a phone called the K9 Pro soon, with a rear panel possibly intended to remind one of a certain Xiaomi flagship. Now, its launch date may have been spoiled thanks to a new Chinese-market reservations pag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2021 19:53

Xiaomi 12 may not launch with the final version of MIUI 13. (Image Source: Mi Community)

Leaked MIUI 13 screenshots further confirm floating widgets and new icons; Xiaomi 12 may not feature MIUI 13 initially, but Poco C3, Redmi Note 9, and Mi Note 10 make the cut

Screenshots of MIUI 13 have once again leaked on the web. The screenshots reveal iOS-like floating widgets along with new icons and layouts. MIUI 13 is expected to bring improved privacy, smoother animations, and custom notificati...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Sep 2021 17:07

The Elder Scrolls Online is set to be the first game to feature NVIDIA DLAA (Image source: Zenimax)

NVIDIA Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DLAA) set to boost image quality in The Elder Scrolls Online

During Zenimax’s Elder Scrolls Online update livestream, the company revealed that ESO will be the first game to feature NVIDIA’s upcoming DLAA (Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing) technology: this essentially leverages DLSS technology t...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Sep 2021 16:41

An alleged Nokia G50 press shot. (Source: Roland Quandt via Twitter)

The Nokia G50 5G allegedly visits the FCC, sparking rumors of an imminent launch

Nokia is currently projected to launch a new 5G smartphone soon. Now, the appearance of a new device from this brand on the Federal Communications Commission have led to rumors this device is the G50 in question. Meanwhile, update...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 19:23

The latest PS4 System Update 9.00 is allegedly bricking some consoles

PS4 System Software Update 9.00 reportedly causing performance issues in some consoles

Many users have complained about degraded performance on their consoles after installing the latest PS4 System Software Update 9.00. While many consoles are unaffected, a few have been rendered unusable. Sony is yet to issue a sta...

Anil Ganti, 17 Sep 2021 19:13

Microsoft continues to push TPM 2.0 as a requirement for Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.194 blocks Virtual Machines that lack TPM 2.0

Microsoft has pushed a new change to Windows 11 with Insider Preview Build 22000.194, available to machines on the Beta channel. The change requires that all Virtual Machines require TPM 2.0 to function at all, bringing them in li...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2021 18:52

OPPO unveils ColorOS 12, detailing which devices will get it and when

OPPO has made its latest OS skin official. It is based on Android 12, yet exhibits a considerably re-upholstered new UI rather than Google's new Material You design. It has also announced a roadmap that outlines which smartphones ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 17:46

The E40 might look a bit like this. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

An unexpected "Motorola Moto E40" appears on Geekbench

Some recent leaks point to a new series of Motorola Moto E smartphones set to launch throughout the rest of 2021. They have been slated to be called the E20 and E30. Now, a new Geekbench-derived tip suggest there is also an E40 ge...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 16:12

The Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 can now track your snoring as you sleep. (Image source: Fitbit)

The Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 receive a new feature with their latest software updates

The Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 have gained a new feature, albeit only for Fitbit Premium members. Both smartwatches can now track your noise levels as you sleep, and how loudly you are snoring, too.

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2021 15:22

Motorola launches the super-budget Moto E20 in select markets

Motorola has made its latest Moto E-series phone official, although it seems exclusive to a handful of markets such as Brazil and the Netherlands at present. The decided sub-US$200 phone comes with a Unisoc processor, minimal RAM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2021 21:45

Hisense is even more certain than ever that laser TVs are the future

Hisense representatives have attended the 2021 Global Laser Display Industry Forum in Beijing, China to expound its success in making and selling laser TVs. The OEM now claims to have increased their shipping volumes even more in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2021 20:59

Imagine a tablet running Android on on ARM chips that uses the M1 architecture.

Researchers are trying to make Apple's M1 architecture completely open source, reverse-engineering document already available online

The efficient M1 processors could soon become compatible with operating systems like Android and Windows, without the need for virtualization. Maynard Handley, one of the developers of the Apple QuickTime video format, is compilin...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Sep 2021 20:54

Tile announces a new investment. (Source: Tile)

Tile acquires new investment funding to the tune of US$40 million

The property-tracking tech-maker Tile must have taken a knock on the launch of Apple AirTags. However, the OEM still insists it is going strong, with robust revenue growth in 2021 and hundreds of thousands of paid subscriptions so...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2021 19:30

Is the Watch 2 ECG Edition on its way? (Source: Evleaks via Twitter)

Rumor | OPPO will launch a Watch 2 ECG Edition soon

OPPO launched a first-gen premium smartwatch in 2020, then followed it up shortly afterward with a version certified to generate on-wrist electrocardiograms. This spec allowed the device to compete with the latest Apple Watches of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2021 18:43

The Mi A3 marks Xiaomi's farewell to the Android One program. (Source: NextPit)

The Mi A3 starts receiving the September update globally with bug fixes and improved security

Xiaomi is now gracing the Mi A3 with yet another update, in the guise of the September security patch. The OTA is currently rolling out to owners of the global model of the Android One phone and should get to the European variant ...

Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2021 14:45

There are 579 password attacks every second according to Microsoft. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft starts new login rollout for users with the option to ditch account passwords altogether

Microsoft has commenced rolling out its new passwordless accounts feature. Over the coming weeks, users will be able to sign in using its Authenticator app which also dramatically increases user account security.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Sep 2021 12:36

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is coming to the Redmi Note series. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition: Xiaomi confirms seven devices for second batch of rollout

The first batch of Xiaomi's MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout began weeks ago and the company already has its sights set on the second batch. That rollout is scheduled to start on October 8, with seven devices listed as eligible....

Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2021 11:14