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New ZombieLoad attack can exploit all Intel chips dating back to 2011

New ZombieLoad attack can exploit all Intel chips dating back to 2011

A flaw in Intel's modern CPU architectures can be used in a new attack. Dubbed "ZombieLoad," the vulnerability is similar to the Spectre and Meltdown bugs that haunted the PC market last year. ZombieLoad uses a similar flaw in Int...
Sam Medley, 14 May 2019 23:44
Apple looks set to come to blows with third party developers over changes it plans to make to the App Store. (Image source: Time Magazine)

Apple to take on app developers with changes to the App Store to be announced next month

In changes to be announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, Apple looks set to increase the number of its own Apps available on the App Store, directly challenging Google and Amazon. Changes look likely to increase ...
Hugh Baillie-Lane, 14 May 2019 11:28
This potential new iPhone now has a CPU. (Source: HotHardware)

Apple's next smartphone SoC is now in production

Bloomberg reports that the processor for this year's generation of iPhones has now entered production. This SoC, likely to be known as the A13 chipset, has apparently already entered production by TSMC at a testing stage. However,...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2019 19:45
The Skullcandy Indy earbuds. (Source: Skullcandy)

Skullcandy releases Indy, its latest truly wireless earbuds

The popular audio company Skullcandy has unveiled Indy, a pair of truly wireless earbuds aimed at those wishing to get into this product category at a decent price. They offer IP55 ingress protection, Bluetooth 5.0 and a combined ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2019 17:37
The wireless charging pad now subject to a recall may look like this. (Source: USCPSC)

US consumer safety body orders recall of a wireless charging pad

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has ordered the recall of a wireless charging pad sold by the company Imagine Nation Books due to a burn hazard. This order affects about 64,000 of these products circulating in the countr...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2019 16:54
Image via Apple.com

UltraFine to Ultra-rare: Apple seemingly removes LG UltraFine 5K display from its store

Apple has apparently delisted the LG UltraFine 5K Display from its online retail store. This could possibly mark the end of the product and might be a harbinger of Apple selling its own professional-grade monitor. Rumors are flyin...
Sam Medley, 09 May 2019 16:05
The Anker PowerPort+ Atom III 2-port charger. (Source: Anker)

Anker claims its new PowerIQ 3.0 technology is compatible with 100W charging

Anker has released details on its new PowerIQ chips to control its upcoming charging accessories. The OEM asserts that they are compatible with QuickCharge 3.0 and PowerDelivery (PD) platforms that charge at up to 100 watts (W). H...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 May 2019 13:37
A render outlining the newly-discovered Huawei patent. (Source: TigerMobiles)

Huawei patents a new kind of notch-killer

The display notch has become one of the biggest polarizing factors in the smartphone industry. It has also resulted in a number of design tweaks to avoid it while maximizing screen real-estate. Huawei has patented an innovative fo...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 May 2019 13:07
The next "iPhone XR" is expected to have a wide notch and dual camera setup. (Image source: OnLeaks/Pricebaba)

Will Android OEMs still want to copy Apple after seeing renders and concept video of the iPhone XR's successor?

Concept renders and a brief video of the supposed successor of the iPhone XR have been published online. The device is expected to be the “cheap” member of the next series of iPhones and will wield lower specifications than the ot...
Daniel R Deakin, 09 May 2019 08:27
Vivaldi 2.5 update notification (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 2.5 comes with Razer Chroma support

Vivaldi 2.5 is now live and this update turns Opera 12's spiritual successor into the first browser to feature full integration with Razer Chroma — the world's largest lighting ecosystem for gaming devices. Other noticeable change...
Codrut Nistor, 08 May 2019 09:52
Spotify's claims against Apple may have sparked a new investigation of the latter. (Source: Consumer Reports)

EU set to investigate possible anti-trust behavior by Apple, based on Spotify's complaints

The Financial Times claims that its sources have told it that the EU will indeed probe Apple's potential anti-competition business practices. The decision follows 'surveys' of interested parties such as Spotify, who claim that the...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2019 20:02
Some ads on Spotify may gain voice-control options in the US. (Source: TechCrunch)

Spotify reportedly pilots a new kind of in-app ad in the US

Spotify has reportedly rolled out a new kind of ad to grab user attention in the United States. The messages involved apparently encourage the user to give a voice command in order to navigate to relevant sponsored content. These ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2019 17:22
AirPod inside the stomach and outside the bathroom. (Image source: Daily Mail/AsiaWire/edited)

AirPods survive brutal durability test by passing through human digestive system without a scratch

It has been reported that an AirPod has managed to survive passing through the entire digestive system of an adult male human being. Fortunately, this is not some new horrifying development test by Apple nor is it an extreme bench...
Daniel R Deakin, 04 May 2019 12:27
An up-to-date render of the Mate 30 Pro. (Source: QQ.com)

New Huawei Mate 30 Pro leak suggests it will retain square camera, get bigger screen

Up-to-date rumors point to successors for the Huawei Mate 20 line this year. The latest leak on one variant of this series states that it will have the perfectly square rear camera pioneered last year in this series. It will also ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2019 19:10
Smartwatch market share in 1Q2019 compared to 1Q2018. (Source: Counterpoint)

Latest report shows 1 in every 3 smartwatches sold in 2019 so far was an Apple Watch

Counterpoint Research's latest data on the smartwatch market indicates that 48% more of these products were shipped in 2019's first quarter (1Q2019) compared to that of 2018. Apple still has a considerable majority in these terms....
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2019 23:24
Vade Secure's Phisher's Favorites rankings for 1Q2019. (Source: Vade Secure)

Phishing on social media sites increased by nearly 75% in the 1st quarter of 2019

Vade Secure is an email-security company that produces a series of reports called "Phisher's Favorites". The 2019 first-quarter (1Q2019) issue shows that the targeting of social media by this kind of hacker has increased by 74.7% ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2019 19:18
Qualcomm's second-generation X55 5G will be ready for Apple's iPhone 12. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm scores US$4.5B from Apple in settlement leaving no doubt who won

As part of its quarterly earnings report, Qualcomm has revealed that will book US$4.5 to $4.7 billion dollars as a result of its legal settlement with Apple. The sizeable figure, previously unrevealed, leaves in no doubt that Qual...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 May 2019 12:00
New top tier Swedish tank UDES 15/16 (Source: World of Tanks Europe on YouTube)

World of Tanks 1.5 comes with high-tier Swedish mediums, the ability to exclude maps in Standard Battles, and more

With the 1.5 update, World of Tanks brings a few new Swedish medium tanks that feature hydropneumatic suspension, the ability to choose which map to avoid in standard battles, changes — mainly nerfs — to Japanese heavy tanks, the ...
Codrut Nistor, 02 May 2019 08:40
Huawei is the only smartphone maker sitting pretty in the current global smartphone market. (Source: IDC)

Huawei rises in mobile sales while Apple and Samsung go backwards

While the overall smartphone market may be down, Huawei is bucking the industry trend by confirming its position as the number 2 smartphone maker in the world ahead of Apple. While both Apple and Samsung lost ground, Huawei enjoye...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 May 2019 12:47
Apple's iPhone sales continued to trend downwards in its fiscal Q2 2019 results. (Source: Apple)

iPhone sales continue to slide in Apple's latest quarterly report

Apple has reported its Q2 results for 2019 which showed that its iPhone sales have continued the downward trend first recorded in Q1. However, Apple stock was up seemingly in response to its services business which crested US$11 b...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 May 2019 02:31
The Kirin 985 could bring 5G to the masses. (Image source: FlashFly)

Speed, glorious speed: All upcoming Huawei and Honor flagships will be 5G capable

HiSilicon will include 5G modems in all Kirin 985 SoCs, company representatives in Taiwan have confirmed. Manufacturing will begin in Q3 ready for Huawei's probable announcement of the Mate 30 series in October.
Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2019 20:25
Samsung is another major player in the microLED space. (Source: The Verge)

Foxconn reportedly looks to lock down next-gen iPhone display contracts with forays into microLED

Foxconn's reported directions as regards display technology production have sparked speculation that the iPhones of the future may have microLED displays. This next-gen form of screen is starting to manifest in TVs at this point. ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2019 19:12
An 18-month gap between iPad Pro generations looks likely. (Image source: Macworld)

Next iPad Pros to enter mass production in Q4 2019 or Q1 2020: New report

According to reports from China, Apple will start mass-producing its next iPad Pros between the end of this year and the start of 2020. The upcoming tablets will be manufactured in Taiwan before a spring or summer 2020 release.
Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2019 20:06
Spot the difference: The iPhone XI and XI Max (Image source: CashKaro)

iPhone XI Max joins the party: Renders and 360° video leaked

iPhone leaks are like buses. You wait for one and two turn up at once. The iPhone XI Max is the supersized version of its little brother; both have the same gargantuan notch and square rear-facing camera bump. Undoubtedly, both wi...
Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2019 20:05
It is likely that Qualcomm will supply 5G modems for future versions of the iPad Pro too. (Image source: Apple)

Apple and Qualcomm are reportedly bringing 5G to the iPad Pro in 2021

A reliable Apple analyst has reported that the Cupertino-based company plans to bring 5G iPad Pros to market in 2021. The prediction comes just a week after Apple and Qualcomm made headlines for signing a deal to supply 5G modems ...
Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2019 14:59
The bulkier the better: The iPhone XI (Image source OnLeaks & CashKaro)

Updated | Bumps galore: New Apple iPhone XI renders and 360° video reaffirm a sizeable camera bump and notch

Triple rear-facing cameras? Check. Huge camera bump? Check. Gargantuan notch? Check. No USB Type-C? Check. This is the iPhone XI.
Updated: YouTube video fixed & additional photos added
Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2019 11:36
Apple iPad Mini 5 2019

88% Apple iPad mini 5 Tablet Review

Great size. The 5th generation iPad mini combines a well-known design with modern hardware. In addition to a Retina display with True Tone technology it also supports the Apple Pencil. Find out what else you can expect from this latest iPad mini iteration and what parts Apple left unchanged in our review.
Apple A12 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic GPU | 7.90" | 300 g
Mike Wobker, 25 Apr 2019 22:20
Do you have one of these? If so, stop using it immediately. (Image source: Apple)

Dangerous fruit: Apple recalls specific wall plugs over electric shock risk

Did you buy a Mac, iOS device or the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit between 2003 and 2010? If you did, chances are that you received a wall plug too. Turns out that the three-prong adapters sold in certain countries during that pe...
Alex Alderson, 25 Apr 2019 19:43
The new Creative Outlier Air earbuds. (Source: Creative)

Creative releases the Outlier Air true-wireless earbuds

Creative has finally joined the true wireless earphone market with the new Outlier Air buds. They boast IP5X ingress protection, 10 hours of playback on a single charge and graphene in their driver-diaphragms. These Bluetooth 5.0 ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 17:44
The Reno's predecessors made OPPO a top-5 premium smartphone maker for the 1st time in 2018. (Source: TechRadar)

OPPO named as fastest-growing OEM in 2018's premium smartphone space

The latest figures on the global premium smartphone market reportedly show that OPPO increased its share of it by a stunning 863% in 2018. This stripped out comparable performances on the part of competitors such as Xiaomi and eve...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 17:07
Photo via iFixIt

Apple will begin repairing MacBook Pro keyboards at Apple Stores, reducing turnaround time

In an internal memo to Apple Store employees, Apple has instructed its repair technicians to begin repairing MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboards on-site rather than shipping the devices to a repair facility. It appears that Apple is...
Sam Medley, 23 Apr 2019 23:58
The iPad Pro could be taken more seriously as a laptop alternative soon. (Source: PCMag.com)

iPads may finally gain mouse support with iOS 13

The tech leaker Stephen Troughton-Smith has supported a rumor that an iPad will gain the ability to pair properly with a mouse with the next iOS update. This new feature will allegedly be a new accessibility option in the new upgr...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2019 19:55
WhatsApp may change its emojis soon. (Source: WABetaInfo)

WhatsApp to update its current set of emoji stickers; is working on animated ones, too

WhatsApp is reportedly working on animated stickers in its latest betas. This enables a user to superimpose a a moving piece of art (e.g. a drawing or character) on a message. A blog has also apparently found that the app is going...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Apr 2019 17:13
This new AI method of converting video to playable characters may be the evolution of the Animoji and its ilk. (Source: MacRumors)

Facebook researchers develop AI method to convert videos of people into playable game characters

A trio of IT researchers affiliated with Facebook have created a new method to turn a video of an individual performing a series of actions (e.g. a dance) into a 3D 'game character'. This character - and its associated movements -...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Apr 2019 16:24
Celebrating another win. (Source: Gizbot)

Doing it with or without you: Huawei shipped 59 million smartphones in Q1 2019

Huawei may be having troubles with a few governments but sales are stronger than ever. The company shipped 59 million smartphone units in the first quarter of the year, a hefty 50% year-on-year growth. This all but ensures that Hu...
Ricci Rox, 22 Apr 2019 13:14
The evidence that 2019's iPhones will look like this is steadily mounting. (Source: Cult of Mac)

Alleged case-maker's impressions for iPhone "XI and XI Max" appear to confirm square camera module yet again

By now, it is likely that you have read at least one rumor that the typical lozenge shape of the main iPhone camera module will mutate into a perfect square this year. The latest possible leak on the subject seems to confirm this ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Apr 2019 14:19
Business appears to be better than it was at this point last year. (Source: GadgetsNow)

Apple had the most smartphone activations in the US in Q1 2019

A new report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners has thrown light on the state of the US smartphone market in Q1. Apple had a tenuous dominance over the market, with the company's devices accounting for 36% of device activa...
Ricci Rox, 20 Apr 2019 09:13
The Z-shaped folding pattern is what this iPhone concept is named after. (Source: Caviar)

Impressive iPhone Z foldable concept estimated to cost US$3,260

Apple is not ready to make the jump to foldable designs for the time being, but luxury modification company Caviar from Russia might be able to inspire the Californian giant with its impressive iPhone Z concept. The Z-shaped foldi...
Bogdan Solca, 19 Apr 2019 21:50
C-Force CF015C: A 4K 15.6-inch display that you can carry around with you. (Image source: C-Force)

C-FORCE CF015C: A 4K 15.6-inch USB Type-C portable display that works with your laptop and Nintendo Switch

The C-Force CF015C weighs just 700 g and is 6 mm thick, yet packs a 4K, 15.6-inch display that boasts 100% sRGB coverage. The CF015C is currently available for US$199 on Kickstarter and ships in June.
Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2019 19:14
The iPhone XR was the most successful Apple phone for another month. (Source: iShop)

The iPhone XR was Apple's top seller in the US for February 2019

A new report from Counterpoint Research has found that, of all Apple smartphones, the iPhone XR did the best in the US market in the month of February 2019. Of those who bought this device, 20% of those already using iOS upgraded ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Apr 2019 18:25
The first thing to consider when buying a phone may be its best price online. (Source: HumorTechBlog)

Shopping around online before buying a new phone could save you about 40%: new research

Want a new phone? Fine, but clicking 'Pay Now' on the first listing you see for it could cost you. The analyst firm Minderest has found that there is a margin of as much as 41.3% between the worst and best prices for the same devi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Apr 2019 17:54
An up-to-date renders for the 2019 iPhone series. (Source: MacOtakara)

At least one new iPhone will have a super-wide-angle camera: Ming-Chi Kuo

The prolific Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's latest prediction concerning the 2019 iPhones indicate that at least one of them will have triple rear cameras, augmented by an improved wide-angle lens in one module. In addition, the new...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Apr 2019 19:15
TikTok has been banned in India. (Source: The News Minute)

TikTok video app banned from Google and Apple app stores in Indian jurisdiction

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has ordered Google and Apple to remove the app TikTok from their respective stores. This ban has followed allegations that the service increases the risk of child abuse...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2019 19:45
Qualcomm will supply all the 5G modems for the upcoming iPhone devices. (Source: Hacked)

Apple and Qualcomm end hostilities with 5G deal, force Intel to exit mobile 5G modem business

Surprisingly enough, Apple not only decided to drop all charges regarding Qualcomm's unfair patent licensing practices, but the Cupertino company agreed to pay Qualcomm an undisclosed sum, as well. The unexpected settlement comes ...
Bogdan Solca, 17 Apr 2019 19:13
The new 'bright red' Casio G-SHOCK MT-G connected watch. (Source: Casio)

Casio announces a new G-SHOCK MT-G connected watch with "Vibrant Red" strap

Casio has unveiled a new addition to the MT-G line of G-SHOCKs. It has Bluetooth connectivity so as to maintain accurate time via a dedicated phone app. This new 'bright red' MT-G is rated for 200M water- and shock- resistance, as...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2019 14:43
Parrot's ANAFI with its accessories. (Source: Parrot)

Parrot launches the new ANAFI thermal imaging-enabled drone

Parrot has unveiled its latest drone. The new ANAFI not only allows for 4K video in both live and recorded formats, but also has a high-end FLIR mode for thermal imaging. It can fly over potential dangerous hot-spots for up to 26 ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2019 14:21
Samsung has finalized its 5nm chipset design. (Source: HD Tecnología)

The first Samsung 5nm SoC is ready for sampling

Samsung has announced that it is finally in a position to send samples of its new, ground-breaking 5nm processor technology to its customers. The OEM claims that this new architecture brings 25% improvements in logic-area efficien...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2019 18:51
Voice-controlled smart speakers are getting more and more popular. (Source: Entrepreneur)

36% of US households with high-speed internet own at least one smart speaker by now

A new report released by Parks Associates has found that 36% of US households with broadband-level internet connections also owned at least 1 voice-controlled smart speaker in early 2019. This data suggests that these connected de...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2019 18:10
Apple betting big on Arcade subscription service, has reportedly poured US $500 million into project

Apple betting big on Arcade subscription service, has reportedly poured US $500 million into project

Apple is throwing US $500 million behind its upcoming Arcade gaming subscription service, according to a report by Financial Times. The service could be a big payoff for Apple; devs that release games via Arcade will be bound to a...
Sam Medley, 16 Apr 2019 17:57
The Balong 5000 modem. (Source: GizmoChina)

No, Apple has not taken up that 5G modem offer: Huawei

Huawei recently held its own in-house Analyst Summit for 2019. During a Q&A at this event, its representatives reportedly confirmed that Apple has not responded to its proposal to sell it the 5G modems it needs for its iPhones. Th...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2019 17:39

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