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Elden Ring now up for pre-order

Scheduled to launch across multiple platforms on February 25, 2022, Elden Ring is now up for pre-order in five editions, including a numbered and limited edition of 6,000 units worldwide. Unsurprisingly, it looks like the Premium ...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Nov 2021 18:50

Project Hydra will become available for the general public in late November. (Image Source: 1usmus)

Unreleased AMD Ryzen 6000 processors already supported in Project Hydra overclocking utility

Support for the upcoming Zen 3 3D V-Cache processors (tentatively called Ryzen 6000) is available in 1usmus's new overclocking utility called Project Hydra, which is expected to be available in late November. It offers advanced fe...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Nov 2021 16:27

Meta has released a new Oculus update that includes the feature Space Sense. (Image Source: Oculus)

Oculus Quest v34 update brings expanded capabilities, including Space Sense

The v34 Oculus Quest update from Meta has been announced. The update will be rolled out for Quest and Quest 2 devices. It includes improvements to features such as Voice Commands, plus a new tool called Space Sense, though this is...

Polly Allcock, 03 Nov 2021 21:55

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are not EOL. (Image source: Mobile Laby)

Google confirms one more update for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL after November security patch miss

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have not received the November 2021 security patch, a sign that Google has ceased software support for the pair. However, the company has confirmed otherwise. Project Mainline should also ensure software...

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2021 19:49

Minecraft now available via Game Pass for PC (Source: Minecraft)

Minecraft Bedrock and Java Edition, finally included in Game Pass for PC

Available for Game Pass on Xbox for a while, Minecraft is now also included in Game Pass for PC. Subscribers can play both editions, namely Bedrock and Java Edition, on machines loaded with Windows 10 and 11. Thankfully, PC player...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Nov 2021 18:33

The "USB iPhone" is now up for auction. (Source: Ken Pillonel via eBay)

The "world's first" iPhone with a type-C port is now up for auction - with more than one catch

The engineer Ken Pillonel hit the headlines - not to mention the YouTube views - in the course of showcasing an iPhone X modified to work with a USB type-C port rather than a Lightning port as normal. This answer to many tech fans...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2021 18:09

Motorola debuts the Moto G51 with the new Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC

The Motorola Moto G51 is now official, and, furthermore, is the first device to launch with the Plus version of the Snapdragon 480 processor. The chipset is geared towards the budget end of the 5G market; nevertheless, its inaugur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2021 17:13

Xiaomi is slowly working towards bringing more devices onto Android 12. (Image source: Kinit-Nea)

Xiaomi is testing Android 12 on over 60 devices in closed and internal betas

According to a report, Xiaomi has over 60 devices in closed and internal Android 12 beta programs. Numerous other devices will eventually receive Google's latest OS, but not older handsets like the Mi 9, Redmi K20 or Redmi 9 serie...

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2021 14:13

Microsoft Edge for Linux now available on Microsoft.com for download as a final product (Source: Own)

Microsoft Edge finally hits Linux properly

Almost a year after the release of the first public preview of Microsoft Edge for Linux, the Redmond giant has finally released the first stable version of this piece of code. This flavor comes in .deb and .rpm packages and is sup...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2021 23:51

Nokia brings the T20 tablet to India

Nokia debuted a new tablet called the T20, which has been available in Europe thus far. Now, it has launched on Flipkart today (November 2, 2021). The 2K display device will start for just under US$210 in its new market.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Nov 2021 21:53

Firefox 93 to Firefox 94 update notification (Source: Own)

Firefox 94 now available with Colorways, site isolation, and more

Today, Mozilla unleashed Firefox 94.0 for desktop users across all relevant platforms, but also for Android devices. The list of new features and noticeable enhancements includes Colorways, site isolation enabled by default, as we...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2021 18:03

Sega teams up with Microsoft to bolster its game development by utilizing Azure. (Image: Microsoft)

Sega reveals a 'strategic partnership' with Microsoft to implement Azure cloud services

Sega has announced that it will be joining forces with Microsoft to employ Azure cloud services to create new and innovative video games. Azure will help Sega to advance its game development as part of its 'Super Game' project. Th...

Aleem Ali, 02 Nov 2021 17:36

The Yoga Pro 14s Carbon 2022. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 14s Carbon 2022 is a new OLED touchscreen laptop with an ultra-light-weight build

Despite part of its name, the Yoga Pro 14s Carbon 2022 has launched today (November 2, 2021). Lenovo has designed this new laptop to be as thin and light as possible, with a mass of just over 1 kilogram (kg). Nevertheless, it pack...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Nov 2021 17:30

The new Xiaoxin Pad is now official. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo unleashes the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 on the Chinese market

The newest most premium tablet produced by Lenovo for the global market has a sub-13-inch E4 AMOLED display with a 2K resolution, quad JBL speakers and stylus support. Now, the OEM has also graced its Chinese fans with this collec...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Nov 2021 16:37

macOS 12 Monterey is causing issues on some older hardware. (Image source: Dmitry Chernyshov)

macOS 12 Monterey has made some older Apple iMac, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro machines unusable

Apple has released macOS 12 Monterey, but it is not playing well with some older hardware. For one reason or another, the update has bricked several Intel-based iMacs, MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros. Apple has suggested a workaroun...

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2021 16:24

War Thunder 9th anniversary Chinese tech tree discounts (Source: Own)

War Thunder turns 9

With only one year left until the anniversary of its first decade, War Thunder celebrates by offering 50 percent discounts on premium accounts, in-game vehicles, as well as on modifications, backup vehicles, and talismans. Obvious...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Nov 2021 22:05

Android 11 may not reach the LG Wing in other markets until early next year. (Image source: LG)

The LG Wing finally starts receiving Android 11

It only took LG a year, but it has issued Android 11 to the LG Wing. Unsurprisingly, there are caveats with LG's rollout. Currently, Android 11 is only available for devices purchased in South Korea.

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2021 16:32

Microsoft acquires content moderation solution provider Two Hat

Founded less than a decade ago, Two Hat has been working with Microsoft's Xbox team for several years, and the time has already come for the next big step. By joining Microsoft, Two Hat will enable the Redmond giant to provide hea...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Nov 2021 14:40

The Z Fold3 now has a One UI 4 beta. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases One UI 4 betas for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3

The top-end Galaxy Z Fold3 phablet has become eligible for the latest version of Samsung's One UI, as has the Galaxy Z Flip3 clamshell foldable phone. Users of either high-end device in the OEM's native South Korea can now downloa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2021 18:57

The new Xiaoxin Pad appears online. (Source: GizTop)

Potential pricing for the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 emerges in a leak ahead of its launch

Lenovo will debut its new high-end tablet for its domestic market, China, in a few days from now. However, an online retail site claims to have it up for pre-orders for a price in US dollars ahead of this event. In more concrete p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2021 18:26

LG releases its latest FHD CineBeam projector to the US market

The latest LG CineBeam LED projector has debuted at under $900 in the US market. The OEM asserts that it can be set up anywhere thanks to its compact form-factor and "4-Corner" keystone technology. It is thus rated for clear, vivi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2021 17:33

AGM launches its Glory series of phones. (Source: AGM)

The AGM Glory is a smartphone designed to survive at temperatures as low as -40°C

Most lithium-ion batteries, those found in mobile devices included, are incapable of working when exposed to temperatures of about -20 degrees Celsius (°C) or lower. However, the new AGM Glory series of rugged Android phones has a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2021 17:04

The Discord CDN network is apparently being abused to send malware masquerading as images, video, or text (Image source: Discord)

Hackers are using Discord to send malware and remote-access trojans, putting millions of users at risk

A report by RiskIQ indicates that hackers are abusing the Discord CDN to in a range of ways to send users over 27 different types of malware, including remote access trojans that allow them to gain control of victims' devices.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Oct 2021 17:44

MIUI 12.5.6 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details, performance, battery life, memory usage (Source: Own)

After almost a month, MIUI 12.5.6 Enhanced Edition has finally arrived on my Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

Although it took a while, I can say that it was worth waiting for MIUI 12.5.6 Enhanced Edition, the Global Stable firmware update for the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (also available for the non-Pro variant, of course) that often makes my ph...

Column by Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2021 00:26

The Windows 11 upgrade is now available for download on more PCs (Image: Microsoft)

The Windows 11 upgrade becomes available for download on more compatible PCs as gradual roll out continues

The gradual release of Microsoft's Windows 11 update is entering its next phase, during which more PC users will be able to easily download and install the free upgrade in order to benefit from the numerous changes and improvement...

Enrico Frahn, 29 Oct 2021 21:51

The Redmi Note 9 is now eligible for MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in India. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition lands on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 in India

Xiaomi may have just announced the Redmi Note 11 series, but it has not forgotten about the Redmi Note 9. Accordingly, the mid-range handset has just received MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in India, following a similar rollout on MIU...

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2021 21:02

Gigaset's latest phone is a Redmi Note 9 rival with a removable battery

Gigaset has launched its latest made-in-Germany phone as the GS5, a device that distinctly falls into the mid-range category, with a 4G/LTE-only MediaTek Helio-series processor and a V-notched FHD+ display. Then again, with its re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2021 17:48

The four-year-old Huawei Mate 10 Pro is eligible for EMUI 12. (Source: Slick Deals)

EMUI 12 set to bring a taste of HarmonyOS to 28 devices including the Huawei Mate 10 and P20 series

Huawei has announced the rollout of EMUI 12 to its devices globally. The list of eligible devices contains 28 items, including old flagships like the Mate 10 and P20 series. The EMUI 12 is expected to offer users a first taste of ...

Ricci Rox, 29 Oct 2021 16:32

The Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 are now eligible for Fitbit OS 5.3. (Image source: Fitbit)

Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 receive quality of life improvements with Fitbit OS 5.3

Fitbit has started distributing version 5.3 of its OS to the Sense and Versa 3. Arriving as 44.128.6.12 for the Sense and 36.128.6.12 for the Versa 3, Fitbit OS 5.3 contains several new features, including outdoor exercise modes.

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2021 16:27

Alphabet makes US$65 billion in revenue for the latest quarter of 2021

Google's parent company Alphabet has reported revenues of just over US$65 billion for the latest complete quarter of 2021 (3Q2021). This represented a 41% increase year-on-year (YoY); then again, only $18 billion remained as the s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2021 23:15

War Thunder 2.11 ''Ground Breaking'' update now available October 28 2021 (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.11 "Ground Breaking" now available with a new nation, terramorphing mechanics, and much more

Dubbed "Ground Breaking" and released earlier today, War Thunder 2.11 brings a new tech tree into the game, although Israel only got two premium aircraft for now and no regular military hardware. However, the highlight of this upd...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2021 16:41

Google has finally turned its attention to optimizing Android for tablets and other large screen devices. (Image: Google)

Google announces Android 12L, a large-screen optimized version of Android for tablets, foldables and Chromebooks

Google has announced a surprise new variant of its Android mobile operating system. Android 12L is a new version of Android 12 that is designed specifically for large screen devices such as tablets, foldables and Chromebooks and i...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Oct 2021 07:51

OPPO holds its 2021 Developers Conference. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO unveils plans to debut ray-tracing on smartphones and a smart car system

OPPO has outlined some of its latest ambitions for the future of its company and its software at its latest Developers Conference, beginning today (October 27, 2021). They include plans to break into the areas of healthcare and sm...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2021 19:02

Google has already rolled out a firmware update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. (Image source: Google)

Google releases a day-one patch for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have started shipping to those who pre-ordered Google's latest flagships. There is a big day-one patch to install once you unbox your new smartphone though, and one that will take a minimum of 25 minute...

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 18:36

Palm's first-gen TWS earbuds. (Source: Palm)

Palm is back with the Buds Pro TWS earphones

The brand Palm may have helped propel hand-held personal tech to where it is today; however, it has all but faded into obscurity now. However, it has just revealed that it might be mounting a fightback against this with the launch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2021 18:14

One UI Book 4 will be available across Samsung Galaxy laptops, eventually. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung presents One UI Book 4, its mildly customised version of Windows 11

Samsung has unveiled that One UI is coming to its laptops. One UI Book 4 is the company's attempt to provide a cohesive ecosystem across its mobile product lines, even though it is just Windows 11 in not much of a disguise.

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 14:41

Apple has updated six OSes this week, including iOS. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and HomePod 15.1

Apple has introduced incremental updates for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and HomePod. All have received x.1 updates, which introduce several new features including SharePlay.

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 13:50

With three upcoming updates in 2022, the Microsoft Teams Android app will end the support for old Android smartphones (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft Teams: App support for smartphones running older versions of Android will end in 2022

After three already planned updates in 2022, millions of old Android smartphones will not be able to run the latest version of the popular Microsoft Teams app. While the download of the final version of the Microsoft Teams app for...

Enrico Frahn, 27 Oct 2021 00:56

Nokia wants to plant trees with its customers. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia will plant 50 trees for every XR20 sold

Nokia's new "Let's Plant Together" initiative involves a commitment to getting new trees planted for every X- and G-series smartphone sold. The HMD Global brand has announced the measure as a new augment to the sustainability of i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2021 22:42

macOS Monterey contains numerous changes for most Macs from 2015 onwards. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases macOS 12 Monterey with AirPlay on Mac, live text and bokeh for video chats

Apple has started distributing macOS Monterey as a free update to most Macs that have been around since 2015. After the update, you can use an iPad as a second display without prior setup, among other changes.

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2021 18:20

HTC launches new TWS earbuds with ANC and an IP5X certification

HTC has introduced its latest product as a pair of noise-cancelling TWS earbuds. In fact, the Taiwanese stalwart insists these accessories have dual noise cancellation: that of the often sought-after active variety (or ANC), as we...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2021 16:23

Motorola's latest watch gets closer to a debut. (Source: CE Brands via 9to5Google)

The next generation of Motorola smartwatches emerges in a new official leak

Motorola had confirmed plans to release new smartwatches under its branding with a new partner, currently known as CE Brands. Now, this company has dropped this wearable's final product name, as well as several strong hints as to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2021 15:51

Halo Infinite is set to launch on December 4th (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft finally plans on showing off more of Halo Infinite's campaign, a year after graphics debacle

With Halo Infinite set to arrive in just two months, Microsoft finally decided to take the wraps off the campaign: the new campaign will show the first single-player footage we've seen in over a year since Craig the Brute's infamo...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 25 Oct 2021 12:41

The new Yuzu update allows users to turn on FSR upscaling (Image source: Yuzu)

Yuzu Switch emulator gets AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution (FSR) support for better performance when running BOTW and Super Mario Odyssey at 4K and beyond

Yuzu's resolution scaling feature recently received a massive update. Alongside a more effective texture scaling solution, Yuzu developers added in support for AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling feature, making 4K Breath ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 25 Oct 2021 11:44

The GTA Trilogy remasters have surprisingly high system requirements (Image source: Rockstar)

Official Grand Theft Auto: Trilogy minimum specs revealed by Rockstar: 20-year old remasters seemingly require beefier hardware than Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Rockstar recently released the official minimum and required specifications for the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy remasters. Calling for an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 at minimum, alongside a quad-core processor, the 20 year-old games actua...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Oct 2021 16:41

TCL's first-gen 5G tablet is exclusive to Verizon in the US

TCL has launched the TAB Pro 5G slate to the North American market. It has a 10-inch display and an affordable-grade Qualcomm processor for its up-to-date connectivity. This will be accessed through Verizon's network, as the table...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2021 15:29

Amazfit releases its latest smartwatches for sale via Walmart

Walmart now has new listings for Amazfit smartwatches; however, they are not for the latest GTR/GTS 3 series, but for the popular health and fitness tech brand's latest "performance" wearables, the Bip U Pro included. They start a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2021 14:59

Google will continue to support the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro until at least Android 15. (Image source: Google)

Google's five years of software support for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has a relatively large caveat

Google has confirmed that its five years of software support for the Pixel 6 series does not cover all software for the devices. Unfortunately, Google can only guarantee five years of security patch updates, with three major OS up...

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2021 21:44

Some up-to-date ROG Phones. (Source: Asus)

Asus releases its final Android 12 release schedule for ZenFones and ROG Phones

The OEM Asus has outlined its timeline for the roll-out of its version of Android 12, and which devices are counted into this schedule. It contains some good news for owners of newer flagship devices from this company, if less so ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 17:57

Vivo launches a new 6.44-inch display phone while another allegedly waits in the wings

Vivo has made the latest member of its more affordable Y series of smartphones official. The Y71t has an FHD+ 6.44-inch AMOLED display and a Dimensity 810 SoC. However, it seems the next device to launch from this OEM with the sam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 17:25

Software

Elden Ring now up for pre-order

Unreleased AMD Ryzen 6000 processors already supported in Project Hydra overclocking utility

Oculus Quest v34 update brings expanded capabilities, including Space Sense

Google confirms one more update for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL after November security patch miss

Minecraft Bedrock and Java Edition, finally included in Game Pass for PC

The "world's first" iPhone with a type-C port is now up for auction - with more than one catch

Motorola debuts the Moto G51 with the new Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC

Xiaomi is testing Android 12 on over 60 devices in closed and internal betas

Microsoft Edge finally hits Linux properly

Nokia brings the T20 tablet to India

Firefox 94 now available with Colorways, site isolation, and more

Sega reveals a 'strategic partnership' with Microsoft to implement Azure cloud services

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 14s Carbon 2022 is a new OLED touchscreen laptop with an ultra-light-weight build

Lenovo unleashes the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 on the Chinese market

macOS 12 Monterey has made some older Apple iMac, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro machines unusable

War Thunder turns 9

The LG Wing finally starts receiving Android 11

Microsoft acquires content moderation solution provider Two Hat

Samsung releases One UI 4 betas for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3

Potential pricing for the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 emerges in a leak ahead of its launch

LG releases its latest FHD CineBeam projector to the US market

The AGM Glory is a smartphone designed to survive at temperatures as low as -40°C

Hackers are using Discord to send malware and remote-access trojans, putting millions of users at risk

After almost a month, MIUI 12.5.6 Enhanced Edition has finally arrived on my Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

The Windows 11 upgrade becomes available for download on more compatible PCs as gradual roll out continues

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition lands on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 in India

Gigaset's latest phone is a Redmi Note 9 rival with a removable battery

EMUI 12 set to bring a taste of HarmonyOS to 28 devices including the Huawei Mate 10 and P20 series

Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 receive quality of life improvements with Fitbit OS 5.3

Alphabet makes US$65 billion in revenue for the latest quarter of 2021

War Thunder 2.11 "Ground Breaking" now available with a new nation, terramorphing mechanics, and much more

Google announces Android 12L, a large-screen optimized version of Android for tablets, foldables and Chromebooks

OPPO unveils plans to debut ray-tracing on smartphones and a smart car system

Google releases a day-one patch for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

Palm is back with the Buds Pro TWS earphones

Samsung presents One UI Book 4, its mildly customised version of Windows 11

Apple releases iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and HomePod 15.1

Microsoft Teams: App support for smartphones running older versions of Android will end in 2022

Nokia will plant 50 trees for every XR20 sold

Apple releases macOS 12 Monterey with AirPlay on Mac, live text and bokeh for video chats

HTC launches new TWS earbuds with ANC and an IP5X certification

The next generation of Motorola smartwatches emerges in a new official leak

Microsoft finally plans on showing off more of Halo Infinite's campaign, a year after graphics debacle

Yuzu Switch emulator gets AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution (FSR) support for better performance when running BOTW and Super Mario Odyssey at 4K and beyond

Official Grand Theft Auto: Trilogy minimum specs revealed by Rockstar: 20-year old remasters seemingly require beefier hardware than Assassin's Creed Odyssey

TCL's first-gen 5G tablet is exclusive to Verizon in the US

Amazfit releases its latest smartwatches for sale via Walmart

Google's five years of software support for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has a relatively large caveat

Asus releases its final Android 12 release schedule for ZenFones and ROG Phones

Vivo launches a new 6.44-inch display phone while another allegedly waits in the wings

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