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A new Lenovo Tab P12 Pro on Android 12L has its own Google-generated discount code

Google has announced that it will cover 10% of the price of Lenovo's latest high-end tablet - so long as the buyer uses Android 12L on their new device. This perk is mainly aimed at developers, although anyone could avail of it un...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 16:33

Qualcomm Snapdragon Developer Kits are now widely available. (Image Source: Microsoft Store)

Qualcomm Snapdragon Developer Kit now available for all Windows-on-ARM developers for US$219 from the Microsoft Store

Qualcomm Snapdragon Developer Kits can now be purchased by all developers targeting the Windows on ARM platform. The Snapdragon Developer Kit is powered by an entry-level Snapdragon 7c Compute SoC and allows developers test, optim...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Nov 2021 08:53

Realme gives the Dizo Watch 2 a new title. (Source: Dizo)

Realme's Dizo sells 100,000 units of its Watch 2 in the first 40 days of its release

Dizo is a new brand recently started by Realme with a focus on a cost-effective tech-enhanced lifestyle. Now, it has announced that its second-gen Watch has amassed 100,000 orders in the 40 days since its release. The company asse...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2021 21:55

Microsoft showcases the new Media Player's mini player mode, which displays vibrant album art. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft updates the long-running Windows Media Player

Microsoft has announced that the Groove Media app will be replaced by a new Media Player developed for Windows 11. The new software will allow playback of both music and video files in a well-organised library. Windows Insiders ca...

Aleem Ali, 18 Nov 2021 20:22

Huawei launches the Watch GT Runner as its latest wearable

Huawei has made the new Runner variant of its Watch GT series. Its case, band and UI have been redesigned with athletic performance in mind. It incorporates a new antenna design for improved positioning, and is rated for up to 14 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 17:50

A privacy dashboard is one of the new features in One UI 4. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms One UI 4 upgrades for 45 devices in India

Samsung has outlined which devices it plans to upgrade to One UI 4 and Android 12 in India. The upgrade plan runs from November 2021 to August 2022 and includes 45 devices. Only the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Z Fli...

Alex Alderson, 17 Nov 2021 15:35

An SD card-enabled MacBook Pro. (Source: Apple)

The new MacBook Pro's SD card reader is reported as dysfunctional in some units

Apple may have answered a multitude of MacBook Pro-user prayers by restoring the SD card slot to the latest versions of these PCs. However, a growing number of owners claim that the "new" port is running unusually slow compared to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2021 14:03

The Surface Pro X is the only Microsoft device to ship with Windows on ARM so far. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft is no longer bringing x64 emulation to Windows 10 on ARM

Microsoft has confirmed that you must use Windows 11 for x64 emulation on ARM chipsets. For some reason, the company has decided to drop Windows 10 on ARM, which has supported x64 emulation for nearly a year.

Alex Alderson, 17 Nov 2021 12:01

An update Android app install screen. (Source: Reddit)

An Android user can now use their smartphone to get applications onto some of their TVs

Some Android TV users on Reddit have noticed that their big-screen devices are now appearing as connected devices when it comes to installing Google Play Store apps on their smartphones. This means the mobile devices can now be us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2021 21:44

Google Pixel 6 problems solved mid-November 2021 Google Assistant and Google Photos (Source: Google)

Magic Eraser is back on the Pixel 6 with the latest update, ghost dialing has been addressed

Last week, a bugged update removed the Magic Eraser feature from Google Photos. Now, Google Pixel 6 users get that back, alongside a fix for the ghost dialing errors affecting Google Assistant on these handsets. These two problems...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2021 17:57

Google Chrome 96 now available for all platforms

In a rather silent move, Google introduced Chrome 96 on all platforms. However, it looks like this new piece of code is all about under-the-hood changes. The update will roll out to all devices in the coming weeks and — at least f...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2021 16:09

Vanguard and Warzone cheaters could now get banned across multiple Call of Duty titles, including unreleased ones (Image source: Activision)

Activision's new Call of Duty ban policy could get you kicked from multiple CoD titles, including future ones

After adding in a kernel-level anti-cheat solution to Call of Duty: Vanguard, Activision revised its enforcement policy, highlighting that severe infractions could result in players getting banned in past, present, and future Call...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2021 12:56

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 will remain on Tizen OS, as will the Galaxy Watch 3. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch 3 receive major updates containing new features

Samsung has not forgotten the Galaxy Watch Active 2 or Galaxy Watch 3, its last smartwatches to launch with Tizen OS. While it has replaced the pair with the Galaxy Watch 4 series, Samsung has issued significant updates to both th...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2021 18:55

Samsung will upgrade over 60 devices to One UI 4 between now and July 2022. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms that over 60 devices will receive One UI 4 and Android 12 updates

It seems that only the Galaxy S21 series will move onto One UI 4 and Android 12 this month. For some reason, Samsung will wait until December before upgrading the Galaxy Z series, along with the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 serie...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2021 17:34

One UI will launch on laptops, too. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung starts One UI 4 and Android 12 upgrades with the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and the Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 4 to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra globally. The OS update, based on Android 12, will eventually be available on older Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series handsets, before ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2021 17:14

The new Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has a 5,000mAh battery and a Unisoc processor

Samsung has announced a device that is probably a contender for its cheapest smartphone of 2021. The Galaxy A03 Core, unlike others of similar names, has a large 5,000mAh battery. Then again, it also has a 4G/LTE-only SoC from Uni...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2021 14:48

A "Moto Tab G70" render. (Source: Google Play)

The Motorola Moto Tab G70 appears as an upcoming Android tablet in a new leak

A new device called the Moto Tab G70 has reportedly appeared on the Google Play Console. According to this leak, it has a tablet-sized display driven by a new MediaTek Kompanio processor. Therefore, this Android 11-powered slate m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2021 21:30

Sotheby's announces support for ETH bids in real-time

Sotheby's will hold The Now Evening Auction, to include some works by Banksy, on November 18, 2021 in New York. The house has announced that it will accept bids in ether (ETH) during this event. This is not the first time it has d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2021 17:57

TCL wins some CES 2022 nominations. (Source: TCL)

TCL's flagship 8K TV wins a CES 2022 award already

TCL announced a new line of 8K TVs, equipped with its in-house OD Zero technology, in 2021. Now, the OEM has announced that the flagship of this X9 line has won an CES 2022 Innovation Award, well in advance of the actual conferenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 18:11

The Chromebox CBx2 with Parallels. (Source: CTL)

CTL partners with Parallels to offer a Chromebox that can run Windows apps out of the box

Chrome OS devices can be the path of least resistance to productivity on a budget or within space constraints. However, those potential advantages are not a lot of good to those who still need Windows apps such as those of MS Offi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 15:27

The third batch of Xiaomi devices has now started receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in China. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update rollout heads for third batch of 25 devices including the Xiaomi Pad 5, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Redmi K30

A report out of China sourcing a Xiaomi official has listed 25 devices that should soon start receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition software update. The third-batch list, which includes all variants of the Xiaomi Pad 5, the Red...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Nov 2021 15:05

A Watch GT Runner poster. (Source: Huawei via Weibo)

Huawei teases the launch of the new Watch GT Runner on Weibo

Huawei has announced a launch for what it indicates is its first "professional" smartwatch via Chinese social media. This is apparently because the GT Runner will come with a UI, UX and specs geared toward running and the tracking...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2021 15:37

Netflix has enabled AV1 for selected TVs and the PS4 Pro. (Image source: Netflix)

Netflix enables higher-quality streaming via the AV1 codec for some TVs and the PS4 Pro

Netflix has launched better quality streaming through AV1 for selected TVs and the PlayStation 4 Pro. Benefits for Netflix subscribers include using less bandwidth at higher resolutions and fewer noticeable drops in streaming qual...

Polly Allcock, 12 Nov 2021 01:44

Huawei launches an electric scooter. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Leqi Smart Electric Scooter is the first e-scooter to run HarmonyOS

Huawei has launched the first device in its new Leqi e-mobility series as an electric scooter powered by HarmonyOS. Its motor is rated for over 600 watts (W) of power for a range of up to 40 kilometer (km) per charge. The new die-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2021 19:58

Dislike count still available today as the update rolls out gradually (Source: YouTube)

Dislike count for all existing YouTube videos becomes private

Although YouTube users can still dislike videos, the count of dislikes received is no longer visible to anyone but the creator of the content. However, this feature is rolling out gradually and it might take at least a few more da...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2021 18:59

EMUI 12 is already available to try on multiple recent flagships. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei begins EMUI 12 open beta testing in Europe with the Mate 30 Pro, Mate 40 Pro and the P40 series

Huawei has opened its beta programme for EMUI 12 in Europe. Currently, EMUI 12 is available to test on the Mate 30 Pro, Mate 40 Pro, P40, P40 Pro and the P40 Pro Plus. EMUI 12 builds on EMUI 11 and HarmonyOS 2, which Huawei distri...

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2021 18:33

Instagram's upcoming "Take a Break" feature could help you focus on other things in life (Image source: Instagram)

Instagram's upcoming "Take a Break" feature could encourage you to use the app (and your phone) less

In an attempt to combat "doomscrolling," Instagram is set to launch a new feature called "Take a Break," which encourages users to periodically take breaks from the app after a set amount of time.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 11:53

HiBy FC5 USB DAC/headphone amp (Source: HiBy)

The flagship USB DAC/headphone amp HiBy FC5 is now available for purchase

The HiRes certified FC5 USB DAC/headphone amp by HiBy supports MQA and features a 4.4 mm balanced output with 125 mW output power. The hardware inside the sleek metal body of the FC5 includes the ES9281 Pro DAC, dual ES9603Q headp...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2021 22:57

Nokia launches the X100, a budget 5G Android smartphone, through T-Mobile and Metro

The Nokia X100 is a phone with quad rear shooters enhanced with Zeiss lenses, NFC and a headphone jack. It is powered by the Snapdragon 480 SoC and, thus, will support the 5G bands of its new exclusive carrier, T-Mobile. It will a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2021 18:10

One UI 4 beta is available to the Galaxy Note 20 series in the UK. Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung opens One UI 4 beta programme to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

You can now install One UI 4 on the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. However, you must have bought your device in the UK to be eligible to receive beta builds. Likewise, One UI 4 is also available on the Galaxy S20 series ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2021 16:25

Xiaomi has opened Android 12 testing to three more flagship smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi starts Android 12 beta recruitment for three more flagship smartphones

Xiaomi is seeking more people to test Android 12 on its recent flagship smartphones. Currently, Xiaomi is only looking for those who own the Mi 11, Mi 11i and the Mi 11 Ultra. All devices must be enrolled on MIUI's global branch, ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2021 16:14

Twitter Blue now available in the US and New Zealand

Introduced in Canada and Australia this summer, Twitter Blue is now available in the US and New Zealand as well. The US$2.99 per month subscription plan comes with a clutter-free format for reading threads (obviously free of ads),...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2021 15:40

AMD presents the future of the EPYC line. (Source: AMD)

AMD previews the EPYC processors to come with the new 3D V-Cache upgrade and more

AMD's recent Accelerated Data Center Premiere Keynote has served to confirm the existence of next-gen products such as the server-grade processors known as EPYC Milan-X. These CPUs are much like those of the previously-unveiled th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2021 15:28

Amazfit announces some new deals. (Source: Amazfit)

Deal | Get one of the latest Amazfit GT-series watches at up to 13% off

Amazfit's US store is holding what it calls a "Black Friday-beating" sales event for Thanksgiving 2021. It involves up to 50% discounts on various smartwatches or fitness trackers from the increasingly popular Zepp Health brand. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2021 22:31

The Fitbit Charge 5 finally supports ECG functionality, three months after it launched. (Image source: Fitbit)

The Fitbit Charge receives ECG functionality with an update as Daily Readiness Score rolls out to Fitbit Premium subscribers

Fitbit has started distributing ECG functionality to the Charge 5, an advertised feature since the device's launch in August. The company has enabled its Daily Readiness Score for Fitbit Premium subscribers, too.

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2021 18:56

The Edge line may have a new flagship soon. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Edge X: Lavish specs for the supposed Snapdragon 898-powered flagship emerge in a new leak

Motorola is now rumored to launch a smartphone with the impending next iteration of top-end Qualcomm processors. Now, more alleged details of this device have emerged. According to this new leak, it will be released to the global ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2021 16:08

The POCO M4 Pro is its brand's first-ever 50MP main camera smartphone

POCO has just made its last new smartphone of 2021 official. The M4 Pro 5G offers several upgrades over its predecessor in a package with styling to match the increasingly popular brand's esthetics. It starts at just under US$270,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2021 14:22

BAT value in the last week, Brave Browser inks deal with Solana Labs (Source: CoinMarketCap)

Brave Browser joins forces with Solana Labs, blockchain integration coming next year

By joining forces with the fastest blockchain in the world, Brave Browser is planning to provide the best-in-class wallet features to its desktop and mobile browsers starting in the first half of 2022. However, the company will co...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2021 13:25

Many Discord users seem to be opposed to the idea of deep integration between the messenger and crypto assets. (Image source: Discord/Wikipedia/Unsplash - edited)

Discord Nitro users start canceling subscriptions en masse as CEO teases Ethereum and NFT integration

A tweet from Jason Citron, the founder and CEO of Discord, has resulted in a flurry of Nitro users canceling their subscriptions with the popular messaging service. The provocative post featured a screenshot of Discord settings th...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Nov 2021 08:35

Apple claims to have fixed macOS 12 Monterey for T2-equipped Macs. (Image source: Apple)

Apple publishes a statement about macOS 12 Monterey upgrade issues

Apple believes that it has fixed macOS 12 Monterey for devices with a T2 security chip. The fix will be no good for a machine that bricked when attempting to install macOS 12, though.

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2021 20:42

A PS5 jailbreak could be on the cards if hackers manage to get through all the security layers that are in place. (Image source: Sony/Unsplash - edited)

PlayStation 5 jailbreak seems inevitable as double hack reveals PS5 root keys and debug settings

The PlayStation 5 console has come under some close scrutiny lately with two hacking incidents offering interesting results. A Google security engineer claims to have accessed the debug settings while a known hacking group has app...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Nov 2021 19:28

Rumor | OPPO's Find X4 Pro will charge at a much faster rate compared to its predecessor

OPPO is already thought to have a 2022 flagship Android smartphone, which may or may not be called the Find X4, in the works. Now, a famous Weibo-based leaker asserts that it will get an upgrade in terms of battery technology as w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Nov 2021 18:50

GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch (Source: Rockstar Store)

GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition also coming to Nintendo Switch

With a release date set for November 11th, GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition is now ready to hit the Nintendo Switch as well. Rockstar confirmed this via six new screenshots from this ported edition of the upcoming title which p...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Nov 2021 13:41

Can the Pixel 6 Pro work after an independent repair? (Source: YouTube)

A Google Pixel 6 Pro teardown video offers encouraging insights into the device's repairability

Newer iPhones come with software locks that prevent the use of the cameras should replacement parts be installed instead of factory originals. Now, there are rumors that Google has done the same with its 2021 flagship, the Pixel 6...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2021 23:29

A new Galaxy Tab A8 render. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

The Samsung "Galaxy Tab A8 2021" tablet's super-budget specs emerge in a new leak

Samsung is rumored to launch a new version of the Galaxy Tab A8 before the end of 2021. Now, it has allegedly leaked onto Geekbench with specs to match the cost-effective looks of the potential tablet's most up-to-date renders. Sh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2021 22:33

The latest HERO10 Black. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro is now sitting on over US$160 million in cash for the latest quarter of 2021

GoPro claims to have closed the third quarter of 2021 (3Q2021) with US$317 million in sales, or 13% more year-on-year (YoY). New subscription-based strategies are also still working out for the action-cam brand, with over 100% gro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2021 17:54

Android 12 is reduced to "a new experience" on the Pixel 6 product page. (Image: Google)

The product pages for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro make absolutely no mention of Android, could hint at a Fuchsia OS future

The Google Pixel 6 series has launched with Android 12, the latest version of Google’s popular operating system onboard. However, you’d never know that the Pixel 6 was powered by Android looking at Google’s website.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Nov 2021 12:03

Ducati launches a new Pro-III electric scooter

Ducati is a classic name in motorbikes; however, it also now makes electric scooters. The latest of these is rated for up to 515 watts (W) of power, and, thus, speeds of up to 25 kilometers per hour (or 15.5 miles per hour). The O...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2021 00:25

Windows 11 gets the first out-of-band update so far (Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 KB5008295 is a non-security update that patches some issues

Shortly after confirming that one expired Microsoft digital certificate lead to various problems with Windows 11 apps such as the Snipping Tool, Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing, Emoji Panel, Getting started and Tips, as well as other...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2021 00:19

The Moto E30 is here. (Source: Motorola)

The Motorola Moto E30 debuts in low-key fashion in Europe

Motorola has stealthily launched a new Moto E-series smartphone in 2 European countries. The new E30 is one of the very few of its line to offer a 90Hz display, alongside triple rear cameras and Android 11 Go. It does so set at a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2021 18:30

Software

A new Lenovo Tab P12 Pro on Android 12L has its own Google-generated discount code

Qualcomm Snapdragon Developer Kit now available for all Windows-on-ARM developers for US$219 from the Microsoft Store

Realme's Dizo sells 100,000 units of its Watch 2 in the first 40 days of its release

Microsoft updates the long-running Windows Media Player

Huawei launches the Watch GT Runner as its latest wearable

Samsung confirms One UI 4 upgrades for 45 devices in India

The new MacBook Pro's SD card reader is reported as dysfunctional in some units

Microsoft is no longer bringing x64 emulation to Windows 10 on ARM

An Android user can now use their smartphone to get applications onto some of their TVs

Magic Eraser is back on the Pixel 6 with the latest update, ghost dialing has been addressed

Google Chrome 96 now available for all platforms

Activision's new Call of Duty ban policy could get you kicked from multiple CoD titles, including future ones

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch 3 receive major updates containing new features

Samsung confirms that over 60 devices will receive One UI 4 and Android 12 updates

Samsung starts One UI 4 and Android 12 upgrades with the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and the Galaxy S21 Ultra

The new Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has a 5,000mAh battery and a Unisoc processor

The Motorola Moto Tab G70 appears as an upcoming Android tablet in a new leak

Sotheby's announces support for ETH bids in real-time

TCL's flagship 8K TV wins a CES 2022 award already

CTL partners with Parallels to offer a Chromebox that can run Windows apps out of the box

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update rollout heads for third batch of 25 devices including the Xiaomi Pad 5, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Redmi K30

Huawei teases the launch of the new Watch GT Runner on Weibo

Netflix enables higher-quality streaming via the AV1 codec for some TVs and the PS4 Pro

The Huawei Leqi Smart Electric Scooter is the first e-scooter to run HarmonyOS

Dislike count for all existing YouTube videos becomes private

Huawei begins EMUI 12 open beta testing in Europe with the Mate 30 Pro, Mate 40 Pro and the P40 series

Instagram's upcoming "Take a Break" feature could encourage you to use the app (and your phone) less

The flagship USB DAC/headphone amp HiBy FC5 is now available for purchase

Nokia launches the X100, a budget 5G Android smartphone, through T-Mobile and Metro

Samsung opens One UI 4 beta programme to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Xiaomi starts Android 12 beta recruitment for three more flagship smartphones

Twitter Blue now available in the US and New Zealand

AMD previews the EPYC processors to come with the new 3D V-Cache upgrade and more

Deal | Get one of the latest Amazfit GT-series watches at up to 13% off

The Fitbit Charge receives ECG functionality with an update as Daily Readiness Score rolls out to Fitbit Premium subscribers

Moto Edge X: Lavish specs for the supposed Snapdragon 898-powered flagship emerge in a new leak

The POCO M4 Pro is its brand's first-ever 50MP main camera smartphone

Brave Browser joins forces with Solana Labs, blockchain integration coming next year

Discord Nitro users start canceling subscriptions en masse as CEO teases Ethereum and NFT integration

Apple publishes a statement about macOS 12 Monterey upgrade issues

PlayStation 5 jailbreak seems inevitable as double hack reveals PS5 root keys and debug settings

Rumor | OPPO's Find X4 Pro will charge at a much faster rate compared to its predecessor

GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition also coming to Nintendo Switch

A Google Pixel 6 Pro teardown video offers encouraging insights into the device's repairability

The Samsung "Galaxy Tab A8 2021" tablet's super-budget specs emerge in a new leak

GoPro is now sitting on over US$160 million in cash for the latest quarter of 2021

The product pages for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro make absolutely no mention of Android, could hint at a Fuchsia OS future

Ducati launches a new Pro-III electric scooter

Windows 11 KB5008295 is a non-security update that patches some issues

The Motorola Moto E30 debuts in low-key fashion in Europe

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