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Trust launches the 2K, dual-mic Taxon USB webcam

Trust has announced that its latest Taxon webcam has a QHD (2560x1440) sensor. It also features auto-focus for its high-res lens, as well as dual mics and a USB plug-and-play nature. It has been released to Amazon in the UK for £6...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2021 14:07

The Watch GT 2e is one of two smartwatches that Huawei has updated. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei brings new features to the Watch GT 2 and Watch GT 2e with a new round of updates

Huawei has issued new updates for the Watch GT 2 and Watch GT 2e. The updates contain the same changes, such as an improvement for iOS users.

Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2021 23:28

The Galaxy M42 5G is now official. (Source: Amazon.in)

Samsung announces pricing and availability for the 5G-enabled Galaxy M42

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy M42 via Amazon in India. It is the first ever M-series phone to support 5G, and also offers quad rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery and OneUI 3.1 based on Android 11. It will start at ~US$270 on ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2021 18:09

Instruments of Destruction is set to feature high fidelity next-gen destruction tech (Image source: Radiangames)

Red Faction Guerilla develop introduces new destruction sandbox with eye-popping physics effects

Instruments of Destruction by Red Faction: Guerilla lead tech artist Luke Schneider's studio could fill the decade-long void left after Red Faction: Guerilla demonstrated its remarkable destruction tech in 2009.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Apr 2021 17:03

Spotify is set to become slightly more expensive for certain users (Image source: Spotify)

Spotify is about to get pricier for users in the EU, the UK, and the US

Spotify is planning to raise prices in certain regions including Europe and the United States. However, the price hikes aren't uniform and, thankfully, they don't appear to be extreme.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Apr 2021 16:47

The Huawei Watch Fit is available in several colours. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei adds features to the Watch Fit with its April 2021 software update

Huawei has started distributing a new update to the Watch Fit, its stylish and rectangular smartwatch. The update brings a new feature to the smartwatch, while also improving its blood oxygen monitoring functionality.

Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2021 14:54

HarmonyOS may have started to hit user devices. (Source: YouTube)

The Huawei Mate X2: now on HarmonyOS, according to new reports

The Mate X2 foldable phablet has been slated as the first device to see a public roll-out of Huawei's new in-house software, HarmonyOS. According to some knowledgeable Weibo users, the OEM has now started this process off. It seem...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 20:17

Apple Watches can now unlock their linked iPhones. (Source: Apple)

The latest iOS and watchOS updates finally add a mask-compatible unlocking option

Apple has released an update that allows a user to unlock their iPhone with their Apple Watch should they be wearing a mask at the time. This new iOS 14.5 setting requires the latest version of watchOS (7.4) to work. iPhones on th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 19:31

The Oppo Band Vitality Edition. (Source: OPPO)

The new OPPO Band Vitality Edition is teased ahead of its imminent launch

OPPO has revealed that it will release a new version of its fitness tracker soon. This "Vitality Edition" has been hyped as supporting continuous sleep- and blood-oxygen tracking thus far. The OEM should outline its specs in full...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 18:28

MIUI 12.5 has reached five Redmi devices so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi opens MIUI 12.5 to select Redmi smartphones

Xiaomi has begun rolling out MIUI 12.5 to select Redmi handsets. Until now, only recent Mi flagship smartphones were eligible, as was the Mi 9 SE. Now, Xiaomi has chosen five Redmi devices for MIUI 12.5, albeit still only on MIUI'...

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2021 17:55

The new K40 Gaming Enhanced Edition. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi launches a Gaming Enhanced Edition of the K40 with customizations and options to match its new name

Today (April 27, 2021), Redmi has introduced the long-hyped new member of the flagship K40 series as its Gaming Enhanced Edition. It is equipped with the premium MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, a thin-bezel FHD+ AMOLED display, retra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 17:50

Razer launches the super-light Orochi V2 wireless mouse with up to 950 hours of battery life

Razer's latest wireless mouse has a renewed design that is, as the OEM claims, ideal for various grip or handling types used for gaming. It also features its brand's second-gen mechanical switches, as well as its 5G optical sensor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 17:00

The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has received a 1.1 GB update this month. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung rolls out a 1.1 GB update to the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Samsung has issued another update to the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, and it is over 1.1 GB in size. The update addresses a few issues for the flagship while also bringing the device onto the May 2021 security patch.

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2021 15:28

Honor's latest phone is the sub-US$150, Unisoc T610-powered Play 20

The newest addition to Honor's Play series of smartphones is a markedly low-end entrant, starting at just 899 yuan (~US$139). That is not the only unusual thing about it, however, as the OEM has settled on a lesser-spotted Unisoc ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2021 00:16

ROCCAT debuts the Kone Pro Air gaming mouse with Stellar Wireless technology, a high-DPI sensor and USB type-C charging

The Pro Air is the first wireless mouse of ROCCAT's Kone line. It combines this series' Bionic Shell design and Titan optical switches with cable-free use, thanks to a battery that can fast-charge via USB type C. For those that pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2021 23:36

The OnePlus Watch does not have 110+ workout modes, currently. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Watch's first update brings many improvements, but the smartwatch is still missing advertised features

OnePlus has started rolling out an update to its eponymous smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch. While the update fixes numerous issues on the poorly-received device, OnePlus is yet to enable many features that it has advertised.

Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2021 18:30

Xiaomi celebrates selling its millionth Mi Band 6

The Mi Band 6 launched as Xiaomi's latest fitness tracker in late March 2021, with a large AMOLED display, SpO2 tracking and even advanced sleep tracking. Now, the company's CEO, Lei Jun, has posted on Weibo to announce that 1 mil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2021 14:30

The iQOO 7 series: affordable premium 2021 smartphones that have just gone international

The iQOO 7 launched as the cheapest phone with the top-end Snapdragon 888 SoC in its native China earlier in 2021. Now, it has finally scored a second regional debut, in India this time. It has been rebranded as the 7 Legend for i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2021 13:52

The modder's C64 mining a test block (Image source: 8 Bit Show And Tell)

Commodore 64 from 1982 manages to Bitcoin, but only at 0.3 H/s

Programmer 8-bit Show And Tell managed to mod his 1 MHz Commodore 64 to mine Bitcoin. This is a remarkable feat for hardware that's close to 40 years old. However, at 0.3 H/s, the system will take nearly a billion years, just to t...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 25 Apr 2021 17:38

Sony's latest AV receiver. (Source: Sony)

Sony launches its latest in-car AV receivers with large displays and HDMI connectivity

Sony has announced the XAV-AX150, XAV-AX8100 and XAV-AX5600 as its latest AV auto receivers. Sony asserts that they deliver clear, bass-heavy in-car audio thanks to the OEM's proprietary technologies. The new units also feature HD...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2021 17:20

The supposed Pixel 5a photo sample. (Source: Google via GSMArena)

Google reportedly leaks some Pixel 5a camera specs by accident

Google is projected to launch the Pixel 5a soon. A new and slightly dubious leak that may point to some of its camera features has emerged. It suggests that the phone has a possibly new ultra-wide sensor and has enhanced HDR capab...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2021 16:37

Sony announces the new FE 14mm F1.8 G Master lens

Sony asserts that its latest lens is a particularly compact and versatile example of its G Master series. The new accessory has a large F1.8 aperture, and advanced optical components rated for enhanced resolution and reduced disto...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Apr 2021 18:49

The ColorPro Professional Monitor. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic wins a 2021 iF Design Award for the ColorPro Professional Monitor

The ViewSonic ColorPro Professional Monitor is a display with its own in-built click-wheel control that doubles as a calibration sensor. This feature, along with others such as a "minimalist" build, easy-attach shade hood and inbu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Apr 2021 17:55

A probable Asus ZenFone 8 leaks onto Geekbench ahead of its launch

Asus is projected to debut the successors to the ZenFone 7 series, the OEM's innovative flip-cam-enabled take on the premium Android smartphone, soon. A device with a model number that might correspond to one of these upcoming 202...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2021 16:06

MIUI 12.1.5 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details April 2021 update (Source: Own)

Android 11-based MIUI 12.1.5 hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and most bugs are now gone

After a buggy update from Android 10 to Android 11, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro finally gets things right. The MIUI 12.1.5 update that includes last month's security patch feels snappier and some of the most annoying issues of its prede...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2021 10:40

All of Fitbit's current devices, bar the Ace 3, now support stress management. (Image source: Fitbit)

Fitbit brings its stress management feature set to all its fitness trackers and smartwatches

Fitbit has announced that all current fitness tracker and smartwatches now support stress management. Previously, Fitbit reserved the functionality for the Luxe and the Sense.

Alex Alderson, 21 Apr 2021 23:21

Deal | Grab a OnePlus 8 Pro for US$599

OnePlus is holding a Spring sale event on its US webstore from April 21 (today) to 27, 2021. It involves a limited-time offer on the 8 Pro, the OEM's 2020 flagship smartphone. It can be had for as little as US$599 during this prom...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 23:19

Discord drops its acquisition talks with Microsoft

The impending spectre of a Discord that had merged with Microsoft is now off the table, as the chat-service company has now reportedly lost interest in striking such a deal with the Redmond giant. According to the latest rumors, i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 14:01

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.4.1 update is now live. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 21.4.1 brings a host of new functionality and quality-of-life upgrades but with a few caveats

AMD has updated its Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition to version 21.4.1 bringing a host of new features and enhancements. The new version offers an updated AMD Link service that can now stream to Windows 10 PCs in addition to mobi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Apr 2021 09:05

Apple launches a new Card service. (Source: Apple)

The Apple Card gets new Family services for credit- and payments-sharing

Apple Card Family is the latest form of financial service created by the Cupertino-based OEM. It allows 2 users to share the same credit-card as issued by the company, or for parents to share such a card with children above a cert...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2021 21:44

The new Apple TV 4K is here. (Source: Apple)

Apple's TV 4K gets an A12 Bionic-powered upgrade with a new intuitive remote

Apple has finally updated its 4K TV box as part of its April 20, 2021 hardware event. This new model is powered by the same A12 Bionic processor found in ex-flagship iPhones. It can also balance the colors of the screen to which i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2021 20:50

Android 12 may automatically hibernate unused apps, freeing up phone storage. (Image via Android w/ edits)

Android 12 includes auto-hibernate feature for unused apps

XDA Developers discovered a new app auto-hibernate feature that automatically deletes temporary files and cached storage for unused apps. The feature also retains the auto-revoke functions of Android 11, which automatically revoke...

Sam Medley, 20 Apr 2021 16:11

Sony releases its 2021 BRAVIA XR TV line-up

Sony has announced pricing and availability for its 2021 TVs. They include the BRAVIA XR MASTER Series A90J, which, as the OEM asserts, integrates its best OLED panel to date. It also has new LED models with 4K and 8K options, inc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2021 21:44

Apparently, Xiaomi is testing MIUI 12.5 on over forty devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reported to be testing MIUI 12.5 on over 40 devices

Xiaomi's official MIUI 12.5 device list is rather lacklustre; only eighteen devices are confirmed to receive the OS update so far. Reportedly, Xiaomi is testing MIUI 12.5 on over three dozen handsets, including the Mi 8 and Redmi ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2021 18:05

This app is no longer found on the Play Store. (Source: Swipe)

Facebook forces third-party versions of its Android app off the Play Store

Many Android phone owners use apps that mirror or "wrap" the mobile Facebook interface rather than use this company's app. However, the social media giant has started to deprive them of this option. It has already had the apps Sim...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2021 16:37

The Mi A3's latest update should address a few of its long-standing issues. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives DPI and charging status indicator fixes with its latest update

Xiaomi has updated the Mi A3 to the April 2021 security patch, a patch that addresses 18 critical or high CVEs for the Android One handset. However, V12.0.8.0.RFQMIXM also reportedly fixes a few bugs on the Mi A3, including DPI an...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2021 14:20

Samsung teases the Galaxy M42 5G. (Source: Amazon)

Samsung announces an Indian launch for the Galaxy M42 through Amazon

Samsung will release the Galaxy M42 soon exclusively through Amazon India. This device is most likely the Indian-market rebrand of the pre-existing A42. The OEM has confirmed that this version still runs on the Snapdragon 750G pro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 22:11

A possible new Android 12 feature leaks out. (Source: Google)

Android 12 might be able to auto-translate a user's apps to their chosen language

The Android OS should upgrade to its latest 12 version in just a few months. There are some preview builds around, the latest of which is now reported to have a new and powerful feature. It is a service that translates app content...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 21:30

Enterprise-grade monitors for the home. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic's portfolio of new remote work-ready monitors features a 34-inch 21:9 unit with an inbuilt USB type-C dock

ViewSonic asserts that its upcoming monitors address the needs of those who work at home. The OEM's new 24- and 27-inch models have inbuilt webcams and the ergonomic stands to keep them at comfortable eye levels. There is also a 3...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 17:55

The new projectors in all their color SKUs. (Source: Sony)

Sony announces new home theater-grade projectors with native 4K and a Dynamic HDR Enhancer

Sony has launched its latest 4K projectors aimed at the home cinema market. The two new SXRD units are rated for native 4K resolutions and have the same X1 processor found in many high-end BRAVIA TVs. The higher-end model has an A...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 16:59

The Oppo Find X2 Pro and Reno4 Pro 5G utilize the company's ColorOS Android overlay. (Image source: Oppo - edited)

Master Lu banishes Xiaomi's MIUI from its mobile UI ranking list as Oppo's ColorOS and Realme UI are chosen as the best of the first quarter

The noted Chinese benchmark Master Lu has published a chart of what it considers to be the best mobile phone user interfaces for the first quarter of 2021. ColorOS from Oppo heads the table followed by Realme UI and Huawei’s EMUI....

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2021 15:53

Voice NFTs are coming soon. (Source: Voice)

Voice aims to "upgrade" to an NFT platform from the summer of 2021

Voice is an 'alternative' social media platform that claims to be about "real" users, their communities and their content. It has announced that it will "upgrade" itself with a new feature: the ability to issue NFTs for the digita...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2021 14:54

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite renders: now in silver. (Source: Voice)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: also to be available in silver, according to new renders

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will launch soon with Android 11 out of the box - based on its latest leaks, that is. The latest tip relating to this possible budget slate indicates that it will debut in a silver colorway as well a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2021 14:04

Far Cry 6 and Skull & Bones are both included in the purported Ubisoft roadmap. (Image source: Ubisoft - edited)

Dubious Ubisoft roadmap lists Far Cry 6 and Skull & Bones as coming soon with Avatar scheduled for 2022 but still no sign of Splinter Cell sequel

A rumored Ubisoft roadmap has appeared on social media apparently revealing some game release dates, schedules, and IP details. It seems both Far Cry 6 and Skull & Bones could be arriving sooner than expected, while Avatar joins a...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Apr 2021 17:27

A Moto G60 render. (Source: TechnikNews)

Update | The Motorola Moto G60's latest leak may confirm the phone's RAM and SoC specs ahead of its launch

Motorola will launch the Moto G60 soon. This phone is the OEM's 108MP mid-ranger for 2021 that will come with the Snapdragon 732G processor and a 120Hz screen. According to its latest tip, these specs will be joined by 6GB of RAM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 13:47

DJI launches the Air 2S drone with an ultra-large sensor and a lot of features

The Air 2S is the successor to the DJI Mavic Air 2, even if it has new and snappier branding. It also has a sensor of 1 inch in size, which outdoes its forebear by a good margin. The new CMOS supports up to 5.4K recording at up to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 22:29

The new TCL Fold 'n Roll concept. (Source: TCL)

TCL introduces its 3-in-1 concept device as the Fold 'n Roll

TCL has unveiled its latest flexible-display concept at its 2021 Display Your Greatness global product launch event. It combines folding and sliding technology into one chassis, meaning, as the OEM asserts, that it can be a smartp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 20:44

TCL's 20 L series: the world's first smartphones with Circular Polarization Display technology

TCL has launched new smartphones at its latest press conference. They include the 20 Pro 5G, which offers this brand's NXTVISION 2.0 screen optimizations and the Snapdragon 750G processor. However, the 20 L and 20 L+ also have an ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 20:11

Virtual Windows 10 now runs faster on M1-based MacBooks than on Intel-based ones. (Image Source: Parallels)

Apple M1 MacBooks can now run virtualized Windows 10 faster and more efficiently compared to Intel-based models

The latest version of the Parallels Desktop VM manager is optimized for the new M1-powered MacBooks and allows users to run virtualized Windows 10 at native speeds. Compared to previous Intel-based MacBooks, the new M1-based model...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Apr 2021 15:51

The PlayStation 5's latest update is also its largest to date. (Image source: Sony)

The Sony PlayStation 5 receives 120 Hz, HDMI and HDR refinements with its latest update

Sony has released a new update for the PlayStation 5, its ninth-generation games console. The latest update is a big one and contains numerous fixes and improvements. Some of these include the ability to game at 1080p and 120 Hz, ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2021 15:07