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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

Vivaldi 4.2 in-browser private translation in action (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

Vivaldi 4.2 now available with Neeva search support, scrollable web panel buttons, Vivaldi Translate improvements, and more

Available for both desktop and mobile users, Vivaldi 4.2 includes a few interesting new features and improvements, such as the ability to translate text on a web page privately, URL sharing via QR codes, scrollable web panel butto...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2021 10:17

Microsoft has rolled out a new Tips app for Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Program: No Beta channel build today, Dev channel build has more known issues than fixes

Microsoft has released another Windows 11 Insider Preview Build as it works towards next year's stable update. Insider Preview Build 22458 contains more bugs than it does fixes and no real new features. There is no new build for B...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2021 23:34

The latest Xiaomi electric scooter variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition of the Scooter Pro 2 in Europe

As part of its live-streamed product launch of today, (September 15, 2021) Xiaomi has announced when its electric Scooter Pro 2 will hit the German market in Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1-themed special edition form. It has many specs ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2021 15:30

Realme's Dizo launches 2 new smartwatches via Flipkart

Dizo is Realme's latest sub-brand for 'ecosystem' devices, mostly lifestyle wearables thus far. To this end, a Watch 2 and Watch Pro under this new name have been unveiled. They offer large displays and health-tracking tech such a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2021 15:30

The Mesh System AX3000. (Source: Xiaomi)

The new Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 is rated for wide-area Wi-Fi 6 coverage and support for over 250 devices at once

Xiaomi's latest mesh networking system comes in a pack of just 2 tower-like "nodes"; nevertheless, the OEM asserts this is all that is needed to allow the AX3000 to emit fast Wi-Fi 6 signals over an area of just over 370 square me...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2021 15:00

The second major system software update for the PS5 drops on September 15. (Image: Sony)

Sony's eagerly awaited PS5 update with M.2 SSD support will drop on 15 September

Sony’s PlayStation 5 is finally getting its eagerly awaited update that will bring with it support for its currently dormant M.2 SSD internal drive bay. The update also includes some other goodies with 3D audio support being added...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Sep 2021 12:07

The Canon EOS R3 launches as a mirrorless camera the user can control with their eye movements

Canon has launched the EOS R3 as the "most technologically advanced full-frame mirrorless camera" it has ever produced. This is because it integrates the AI-based person- and even eye-detection features that allow the user to dire...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2021 21:38

The One UI 4.0 beta is here. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases the One UI 4.0 beta, arriving on Galaxy S21 units around the world imminently

Against all odds, Samsung has now officially announced the release of the One UI 4.0 beta. The beta will arrive on Galaxy S21 series units shortly, with owners in China, Germany, Poland, the US, the UK, and India immediately eligi...

Ricci Rox, 14 Sep 2021 09:47

The Pixel 6 series may arrive after Android 12 does. (Image source: Google)

Android 12 release date mooted for early October

It seems that Google has decided upon Android 12's release date. The new OS will not arrive on Pixel smartphones this month, but it should debut before the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro do.

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2021 00:03

Apple has officially released the iOS 14.8 update for iPhones (Image: Szabo Viktor)

Apple releases iOS 14.8 update with security fixes for iPhone users

The overall eighth major update for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 fixes two security flaws in the iPhone's operating system, which is why the download and installation of the update is highly recommended for all users of Apple's smartphone...

Enrico Frahn, 13 Sep 2021 22:27

Apple employees will not only drive cars, but also walk through cities with futuristic backpacks to gather data for Apple Maps (Image: Joanna Stern)

Apple returns to surveying streets with futuristic backpacks

The employees who are working for Apple's maps team will walk through Canada's largest three cities in order to improve the material that is used for the "Look Around" feature that competes with Google Maps' street view. Pedestria...

Enrico Frahn, 13 Sep 2021 20:34

The VAVA Chroma projector. (Source: VAVA)

The VAVA Chroma launches as an ALPD 4.0-enhanced RGB short-throw laser projector via Indiegogo

VAVA asserts that its latest high-end 4K UHD laser projector can support a home-theater experience without the need for heavy curtains at any time of day. This is due to its 2,500-lumen brightness, not to mention the latest genera...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2021 19:45

One of Huawei's latest products is a HarmonyOS-powered printer

Huawei has launched the PixLab X1, a laser printer with a futuristic look thanks to the "suspended" design of its upper lid. It is also hyper-modern in that its controls are in the form of a touchscreen and it can produce document...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2021 19:00

LG unleashes its UltraGear Gaming Speaker on the US market

LG is known for its UltraGear gaming-focused line of monitors; now, it has announced the speaker to match. The OEM claims to have devoted all its audio experience and prowess to optimize this new GP9 variant for communication as w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2021 18:22

The Mi 11i is the latest device to receive the call to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 11i becomes the latest device to receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition globally

Xiaomi has upgraded another of its smartphones to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. The Mi 11i has received the update alongside the September 2021 Android security patch, albeit on MIUI's global branch.

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2021 16:57

The MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout has not gone well for the POCO F3. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi POCO F3 random reboot issue following MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition upgrade acknowledged

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition has been wreaking havoc for some POCO F3 handsets. The device's random reboot issue has been acknowledged though, and a fixed build will arrive later this week.

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2021 13:37

Oppo's ColorOS 12 will debut on September 16 alongside new hardware. (Image: Oppo/Weibo)

ColorOS 12 to debut on September 16 while Oppo Find X3 Pro Kodak edition leaks out

Oppo is set to reveal ColorOS 12 on September 16 with new devices also expected to debut at the launch. Also making an appearance is a new limited edition version of its Find X3 Pro made in collaboration with Kodak.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Sep 2021 13:26

The One UI 4.0 beta can now be expected in October. (Source: Samsung)

One UI 4.0 beta delayed till October over bug concerns with stable Android 12 potentially set for late December release

Samsung has yet again delayed the start of the One UI 4.0 beta program, but this time till October. Apparently, the company is taking its time with bug-fixing, a decision that will likely see the Android 12 stable release put off ...

Ricci Rox, 13 Sep 2021 11:26

The Moto E30 might look like this. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

The "Motorola Moto E30" pops up on Geekbench ahead of launch

Motorola is currently rumored to have 2 new affordable phones in the works: the Moto E20, a name that has now popped up in multiple leaks, and the Moto E30, of which there have been far fewer signs. However, a device of this exact...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2021 22:29

Epic Games wins some, loses some. (Source: Epic Games)

Apple is obliged to open access to third-party payment methods on apps in its Store

Epic Games has failed to convince a US court that Apple has broken the country's anti-competition laws. Nevertheless, the Cupertino giant has now officially lost its monopoly on purchases made within apps that run on its operating...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2021 21:56

The latest Sony soundbar comes with in-house features rated for room-filling quality audio

Sony's new A5000 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, as do many premium soundbars these days. However, the OEM also seeks to set this product apart with its in-house Vertical Surround Engine, Sound Field Optimization and S-Force PRO F...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2021 16:54

Huawei will debut a "new product" soon. Source: Huawei

Huawei schedules a (probably) global launch event for October 2021

Huawei has started to extend invitations to a new event set to take place later in 2021. The OEM has divulged a location and host for this launch that strongly hints at an international debut for the product in question. Then agai...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2021 16:06

'RAM Plus' has made its way to One UI, starting with the Galaxy A52s 5G. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung jumps aboard the RAM extension train with One UI update

Samsung has become the latest Android OEM to claim that it can increase your smartphone's RAM. 'RAM Plus' is rolling out to the Galaxy A52s 5G first, of all the devices that Samsung could have chosen.

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2021 16:01

Some Vimeo fans may now be able to access this upgrade. (Source: Vimeo)

Vimeo announces Dolby Vision support, albeit with quite some caveats

The popular online video platform Vimeo has announced that content created, shared and viewed through its medium now has the option of Dolby Vision integration. This may unleash the potential for enhanced detail with improved brig...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2021 16:24

OPPO K9 Pro rumors gather speed. (Source: WHYLAB via Weibo)

The OPPO K9 Pro is touted as a combination of Mi 11 Ultra looks and mid-range specs

Previous leaks have hinted at an upcoming OPPO smartphone with a new design intended to recall Xiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra in its camera hump. Now, the latest tips assert that this device will indeed launch soon as the K9 Pro. It is slat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2021 15:47

LG touts the XBOOM 360 speaker as a high-end home accessory rated for a 3D audio experience

LG has introduced a new addition to the XBOOM Bluetooth speaker series to the US market. The new 360 variant's design might make it an ideal fit for the high-tech home. The resulting "conical-cylindrical" form factor is rated for ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2021 14:51

Spine now supports over 300 commercial PlayStation 4 games (Image source: Sony)

Spine PlayStation 4 emulator gets updated, manages to go in-game with over 300 titles

The Spine PlayStation 4 emulator on PC recently received a major update. Spine’s v20210901 version significantly increases the emulator’s compatibility with commercial PlayStation 4 games. While performance still isn’t anywhere ne...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Sep 2021 21:04

The new smart Ray-Bans. (Source: Ray-Ban)

Facebook unveils its first-gen sunglasses in the form of Ray-Ban Stories

Not only has Facebook made its first ever pair of smart glasses official, it has also made them Ray-Bans thanks to a collaboration with this iconic brand. The new wearable device is equipped with speakers for calls and audio, not ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Sep 2021 19:06

YouTube Music can now be installed on Wear OS 2 smartwatches with some trickery. (Image source: Google)

Wear OS 2 smartwatches receive YouTube Music port

YouTube Music can finally be installed on Wear OS 2, despite Google and YouTube's intransigence. Officially, only Wear OS 3 supports Google's music streaming service, so just the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2021 18:50

The new Fire Stick 4K Max. (Source: Amazon)

Amazon takes the Fire Stick 4K to the Max with Wi-Fi 6 and upgraded internals

Amazon has announced that the latest version of its Fire TV Stick is called the Max variant. The accessory still streams in 4K; however, its new MediaTek processor supports Wi-Fi 6 and is paired to more RAM in this generation. It ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2021 23:33

Windows 11 21H2 will ship on October 5. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 21H2 takes a step closer to release as Microsoft starts fleshing out next year's update

With Windows 11's shipping date right around the corner, Microsoft has turned its attention to next year's update. The company still has time to push out another Windows 11 21H2 build though, even if it only addresses two bugs fro...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 23:33

The TCL 20 R offers 5G, a 90Hz display and triple rear cameras for well under US$300

TCL has announced the most budget variant of its latest 20 5G smartphone series. The new R model offers a 6.52-inch display driven by a 4,500mAh battery and runs on Android 11. Then again, the OEM has modulated its specs in order ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2021 22:17