Thursday 31 August 2017

U.K.'s Carphone Warehouse is taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition


Yesterday, BlackBerry Mobile announced that it would be widening distribution of the BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition. On the first day of this month, the Black Edition of the KEYone was launched in India, where it has been an exclusive in the country ever since. Yesterday's announcement indicated that by the end of September, this higher spec'd variant of the KEYone will be found in North America, the U.K., Germany, France, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Japan. Other countries receiving the model by the end of the year are found in continents such as Europe, ...

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) now available in the US


Shortly after it started selling the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) in the US, retailer B&H Photo Video is now also offering the Galaxy A5 (2017). As is the case with the A7, the A5 (2017) is not officially sold by Samsung in the States, but B&H still offers 1-year warranty for it.

Similar to the A7 (2017), the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is dust- and water-resistant, features a fingerprint scanner on the front, and runs Android 7 Nougat (thanks to a recent update). However, the A5 is smaller than the A7, sporting a 5.2-inch 1080p AMOLED display and packing a 3000 ...

Best kickstand cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 8


Once it launches in the coming weeks, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will become one of the world's best smartphones for viewing media on the go, thanks to its big, bright and vivid 6.3-inch display. That being said, buying a kickstand case for the Galaxy Note 8 is certainly a good idea, as this will let you watch your favorite videos, movies, TV shows and so on, hands-free.

Various Galaxy Note 8 protective cases that feature kickstands are already available to buy, even though the phone itself isn't out yet. If you are thinking about getting a kickstand case for your ...

Apple's iOS 11 beta 9 now available for registered developers and public beta testers

Just three days after iOS 11 beta 8 was made available to registered developers and public beta testers, iOS 11 beta 9 was pushed out today. The urgency with which Apple pushed out the new build suggests that something important had gone awry in iOS 11 beta 8, which means that it probably makes sense for developers and public beta testers to install the new update when possible.

Registered developers can head over to Apple's developer portal (developer.apple.com) and update their iPhone or iPad to the new build via an OTA update, or the update can be installed using IPSW. If you're not a ...

Best battery cases for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+


While the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ offer adequate battery life (particularly the S8+), there are times when you may need your phone to keep its lights on longer than it normally does. For those times, you might want to purchase a battery case - which, of course, will also keep your S8 or S8+ safe from drops, bumps, scratches, and other potential dangers.

If you do need a battery case for your Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+, we think that the options presented below are among the best currently on the market. Obviously, the cases that you'll discover here will ...

T-Mobile gets ready to make its next Un-carrier announcement on September 6th



Back in the day when Carly was T-Mobile's spokesperson, who could have foreseen that one day the carrier would become the most influential wireless operator in the U.S. Now, every time T-Mobile is about to make a new Un-carrier announcement, it means that the carrier, led by unconventional CEO and president John Legere, is about to solve another pain point for customers.

According to a typical Legerian YouTube video, the magenta wearing, Batman-loving, sneaker donning long-haired executive has been studying the "script" for the next Un-carrier announcement which will take place on ...

Gboard for Android updated with downloadable stickers and Bitmoji support

Google has just announced a new update will be rolled out to Gboard users on Android devices in the next few days. As the title says, the new update introduces downloadable stickers and adds support for Bitmoji.

With the latest update, Gboard users will be able to share stickers and Bitmoji in any application that allows for image pasting, including most messaging apps available for Android devices. Once the newest version of Gboard for Android is installed on your phone, you will be able to download stickers packs or the Bitmoji app via Google Play.

You'll be able to use either of ...

Xiaomi and Apple were the top two global wearable shippers during the second quarter of 2017


According to analysis firm IDC, worldwide shipments of wearable devices rose 10.3% year-over-year during the second quarter of 2017. For the three-month period from April through June, a total of 26.3 million wearable units shipped. For the first time ever, basic wearable devices (which are those that don't run third party apps) had a year-over-year decline in shipments with an annual growth rate of -.9%. On the other hand (no pun intended), smartwatch shipments rose at an annual rate of 60.9% in the second quarter.

According to IDC's senior research analyst Jitesh Ubrani, consumers ...

LG V30 vs Galaxy S8+ vs iPhone 7 Plus: first look camera comparison


The sunset in Berlin was beautiful tonight – for about an hour, as we were sipping lemonade on the balcony, shades of red, yellow, and blue were blending across the sky for our viewing pleasure. As many of the folks around us, we took a photo of the remarkable spectacle – three of them, actually. And we're now going to share them with you. In fact, we're sharing a whole bunch of images that we took today with the LG V30, the Galaxy S8+, and the iPhone 7 Plus.

Mind you, this is not a full-blown camera comparison. Far from it – the LG V30 we ...

Andy Rubin apologizes for Essential's privacy gaffe


You might remember our previous report about a possible phishing scam that Essential might have fallen victim a few days ago. Some customers who pre-order the Essential Phone received an email that asked for sensitive information like pictures of an ID and address.

Well, it appears that there was no hacking involved in the privacy issue, but rather a huge mistake from Essential's part. According to Andy Rubin, the reason some customers received those mails asking for personal data was an email account gone rogue.

It appears that the company made an error ...

Sensics Developed A High-Resolution VR HMD For Location Based VR Entertainment

Sensics revealed a new high-resolution VR HMD with ruggedized features designed to meet the needs of location based entertainment facilities. The new HMD also features a higher resolution than consumer headsets offer.

Sony says you shouldn't use the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact underwater, despite them being water-resistant


Earlier today, Sony announced two new high-end, dust- and water-resistant phones: Xperia XZ1 (pictured above) and Xperia XZ1 Compact. Even though both handsets are IP68-certified (which normally means they should survive underwater for 30 minutes at depths of up to 1.5 meters), Sony says you "should not put" any of the two phones "completely underwater."

Here's exactly what Sony states about the water resistance of the Xperia XZ1 in a footnote on its official website (also valid for the Compact):

"Xperia XZ1 is water resistant and protected against ...

Here Are The Hardware Requirements For 'Total War: Warhammer II'

Make sure your PC can handle the battles between the many races and factions of the "Warhammer" universe.

The LG V30+ (with 128 GB of storage space) is launching on Sprint


Sprint today became the first US carrier to confirm the upcoming release of the LG V30+, which is expected to be a slightly upgraded version of the V30 that LG announced hours ago at IFA 2017.

Sprint hasn't mentioned this, but the LG V30+ probably offers 128 GB of storage space, instead of the 64 GB found inside the regular V30. That aside, the two smartphones should be similar - though we're still waiting for a confirmation on this. Update: LG confirmed to us that the only difference between the two models is indeed related to storage space: 64 GB on the V30, and ...

Nvidia Shows Off 'Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition' Footage In 4K, 60 FPS

You might not be able to play Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition on the PC until early next year, but that doesn’t mean that you can't see more footage from Square Enix’s flagship franchise. Nvidia released a short gameplay video.

Phison Teases High-Performance E12 And S12 With QLC NAND Support

You will hear a lot about Phison's upcoming PS5008-E8 NVMe controller over the next two months. The next step on the ladder is a pair of new controllers that will support QLC NAND technology.

EKWB Now Selling Individual Fluid Gaming Parts

EK Water Blocks expanded the Fluid Gaming Series with a lineup of accessories and stand-alone parts. Now you don't have to purchase a Fluid Gaming kit to get started; you can piece together a custom build with individual Fluid Gaming parts.

Phison E8 NVMe SSDs Ready Next Month

FMS was a hot mess this year due to the combined forces of fire and water, so we just brought the Phison E8 reference design SSD home for testing. Phison's partners should have this low-cost NVMe SSD available next month for less than the Intel 600p.

BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition hands-on: the powerful new dark side of BlackBerry

One of this year's most divisive handsets has been the BlackBerry KEYone. Is its unusual shape and hardware QWERTY keyboard trying too hard to play into the nostalgia some (presumably older, stuffy, businessman-type) users still harbor for the early days of smartphones? Or is this interesting mix of unique input schemes, insane battery life, and pricing that's on the affordable end of the flagship scale a welcome change of pace in a market that far too often can feel a bit uninspired when it comes to phone choices?

But even if you're a dedicated KEYone fan, things can get a little ...

Moto X4: all new features


The Moto X series is back: welcome the new Moto X4.

The Moto X4 is not what you think it isThe Moto X4 is now official, but rather than talk you through all the little details, we focus on revealing its most note-worthy features.

And here they are in a nutshell: a new, more alluring glass design with water protection, a new, lower price and a change in status for the series, as well as a dual camera and a few surprises. Learn all about the new Moto X4 features right below.


Pentium G4560 + GTX 1050 Ti: Gaming at 1080p, Will It Bottleneck?

What is the gaming experience like for the Pentium G4560 + GTX 1050 Ti combo? Will it be able to deliver 1080p 60

The post Pentium G4560 + GTX 1050 Ti: Gaming at 1080p, Will It Bottleneck? appeared first on DigiWorthy.


Motorola Moto X4

Sporting a 5.2-inch 1080p display, the Moto X4 is an upper-mid-range handset powered by a Snapdragon 630 processor, clocked at 2.2GHz, and backed by a 3000 mAh battery with Turbo Charging. Other highlight features include IP68 rating for dust- and water-resistance, a dual-camera system that pairs together a 12 MP and an 8MP shooter, capable of delivering the oh-so trendy shallow depth of field simulation, affectionately referred to by many as “bokeh”, and a 16MP camera with a low-light adaptive mode.
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Lenovo’s Windows MR Headset Called Explorer, Costs $350

Lenovo revealed the name, price, and a few details about its upcoming Windows MR headset. Curiously, some of the details we learned in January weren’t discussed in the official announcement.

The LG V30+ (likely with 128 GB of storage space) is launching on Sprint


Sprint today became the first US carrier to confirm the upcoming release of the LG V30+, which is expected to be a slightly upgraded version of the V30 that LG announced hours ago at IFA 2017.

Sprint hasn't mentioned this, but the LG V30+ probably offers 128 GB of storage space, instead of the 64 GB found inside the regular V30. That aside, the two smartphones should be similar - though we're still waiting for a confirmation on this.

Other US carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, only revealed plans to release the regular V30, so Sprint could ...

The Moto X4 can broadcast audio to four Bluetooth devices at once, but there's a catch


The Moto X4 is Lenovo's latest upper mid-range device under the Moto brand, though it's fair to say we've seen and heard a lot about it in the months preceding its announcement. And given how the X series is no longer Moto's flagship line, we've had little expectations of new and groundbreaking technology being present in the device.

And yet, Moto surprised us with at least one neat new feature of the X4, though it's one users may not even realize is actually there — superpowered Bluetooth connectivity options. Namely, the Moto X4 has the ability ...

The Moto X4 is official: dual-camera mid-ranger beauty


The Moto X4, Moto's latest mid-ranger, is now official!

Sporting a 5.2-inch 1080p display, the Moto X4 is an upper-mid-range handset powered by a Snapdragon 630 processor, clocked at 2.2GHz, and backed by a 3000 mAh battery with Turbo Charging. Other highlight features include IP68 rating for dust- and water-resistance, a dual-camera system that pairs together a 12 MP and an 8MP shooter, capable of delivering the oh-so trendy shallow depth of field simulation, affectionately referred to by many as “bokeh”, and a 16MP camera with a low-light adaptive mode.

In ...

Moto X4 hands-on: Now a mid-ranger beauty


A funny thing seemed to occur when Lenovo started calling the shots with Motorola. The beloved Moto X line slowly began to scale back, and in the last couple of years, another line supplanted it in being the flagship line in Moto's portfolio – that was the Moto Z. Now, after a couple of years of being dormant, it looks as though that we're finally getting a proper successor to the last one in the series; the Moto X4.

Lenovo-Motorola made a special surprise during its IFA 2017 press conference, officially announcing the phone. What's shocking, though, is the ...

How to watch Apple iPhone 8 event livestream


It's official: Apple will hold an event on September 12th at the Steve Jobs Theater, its new show venue located in the brand new Apple Park campus. We expect to see three new iPhones, two that are upgrades to the current iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models, as well as a super premium iPhone 8 model, as well as a new Apple Watch Series 3 with a 4G LTE data option for untethered connectivity.

So how can you watch the Apple iPhone 8 event on your phone or computer?

Apple will livestream the iPhone 8 announcement at the ...

First Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact and XA1 Plus promo videos are here


Today at IFA 2017, Sony unveiled three brand new smartphones: Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact, and Xperia XA1 Plus. Interestingly, the XZ1 and XZ1 Compact, both of which offer high-end features, will run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, likely being among the first in the world to do so. But the mid-range XA1 Plus (running Android 7 Nougat) is not to be overlooked, as it packs a generous 3430 mAh battery - the largest we've seen on a modern Sony phone thus far.

Trying to lure consumers into buying its new handsets, Sony released promo videos for each of them. As ...

WD Announces My Cloud Home To Help You Master Your Digital Life

WD's My Cloud series is like a NAS for your phone, and your life. The system provides access to your data from the internet through secure tunnels that you can also share with your friends and family.

Asus Hyper 4x NVMe Adapter Appears Online

The biggest storage news out of Computex was the emergence of new quad NVMe adapter cards coming from motherboard manufacturers. Today we spotted the adapter from Asus and expect a retail release soon.

'Street Fighter II' Celebrates 30th Anniversary With SNES Cartridges

That's right. While Nintendo was busy recreating the SNES with its SNES Classic mini-console, Capcom decided to partner up with IAm8Bit to make 5,500 copies of a 30-year-old game that can only be played on a truly retro console.

Razer Cuts Cost Of Blade Pro With New 1080p Display, GTX 1060 Configuration

Razer announced that its Blade Pro gaming laptop would now come in a new configuration with a 1080p display, a GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, and a lower price than the previously available decked out version of the device.

Lenovo And Disney Partner Up For 'Star Wars Jedi Challenges' AR Experience

The $199 Jedi Challenges includes a Mirage AR headset from Lenovo, a lightsaber-shaped controller, and a tracking beacon to place you right in the middle of the "Star Wars" universe.

Cooler Master Introduces Another Mem-chanical Keyboard

The Cooler Master MasterSet MS120 is available now with an MSRP of $90.

China-Based SSD Manufacturer Longsys Acquires Lexar From Micron

We learned exclusively that Chinese flash device manufacturer Longsys has acquired the Lexar assets from Micron, which gives the manufacturing giant a retail name to enter the U.S. market.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Availabile, Bootable NVMe RAID Support Comes To X399

Hot on the heels of AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and 1920X launch, the company shared more information about its Threadripper 1900X model, which is available for purchase today. The company also announced support for bootable NVMe RAID arrays.

SanDisk Crams 400GB Into An SD Card The Size Of Your Finger Nail

MicroSD is the de facto storage media for drones, phones and gaming consoles. Today SanDisk announced the new Ultra MicroSDXC UHS-I card with a massive 400GB capacity size.

ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac Motherboard Review

ASRock blends Taichi style with Fatal1ty performance in its attempt to take the value win. Can the X370 Killer SLI/ac beat our previous winners? And has AMD finally delivered us the memory stability we've been screaming for?

Wednesday 30 August 2017

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Graphics Card Prices

A price list of all the currently available Nvidia GTX 1070 graphics cards.

Found code reveals that Echo owners will be able to send SMS messages

If code found in the Amazon Alexa app is correct, Amazon Echo owners will soon be able to send SMS messages to friends or family using their Amazon smart speaker or the Alexa app. Echo owners would be able to create these texts using voice commands, and send these messages to anyone, even those not using an Echo device. Echo owners will use what is being called an Alexa number to make and receive SMS messages. This special number was cited several times in the discovered code.

Lines of code included statements like "My Alexa number is:" and "When you send messages, your contacts will receive ...

New LG V30 leak reveals four color variants, B&O Play logo on the back


Just one day before LG will officially unveil its V30 smartphone (during a livestreamed event from IFA 2017), we can take yet another look at the device thanks to a new leaked image.

Uploaded to Twitter by Evan Blass (famous for revealing many handsets ahead of their official announcements), the new image shows the LG V30 in four color variants: black, silver, navy blue / teal, and purple. We're also seeing a B&O Play logo on the rear panel, though it's not clear if this will show up on the global version of the phone. In any case, LG already confirmed that ...

Samsung Gear S3 frontier update adds vibration notification support for 3rd party apps


Samsung Gear S3 frontier is getting another small but important update today. Shortly after announcing the upcoming availability of its new Gear Sport smartwatch, Samsung provided Gear S3 frontier with an update that will make them think twice before switching to another wearable device.

The update that weighs in at 7MB brings incoming message vibration notification support for 3rd party apps. Basically, this means that Samsung Gear S3 frontier owners will receive vibration notifications when using apps like Messenger and WhatsApp.

No other changes have been ...

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus leaks out, could offer long battery life

Sony is seemingly getting ready to launch a new mid-range Android smartphone that's going to sit between the 5-inch Xperia XA1 and the 6-inch Xperia XA1 Ultra (both released earlier this year). According to Russian website MobilTelefon, this new handset is called Xperia XA1 Plus, and renders of it can be seen below.

Reportedly, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus sports a 5.5-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels, and should be powered by the same processor that's found inside its slightly older brothers - a pretty capable octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 (aka MT6757). Other features will include a fingerprint ...

Microsoft announces new features for Office for Android coming in September

If you're an Office Insider, chances are you will soon receive new features and improvements for Office for Android. All three Office apps (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) have been updated for Insiders with a couple of nifty features that are meant to increase security and further enhance user experience.

For example, with the latest version of Word for Android, you will be able to see where others are working and view changes as they type, which will allow you to work better with your colleagues in real time.

Also, all three Office apps should now be bulletproof when it comes to security, ...

TCL readying Palm's return to the smartphone market, first device to be announced in early 2018

Not many people know that Chinese company TCL is the owner of a more or less extinct smartphone brand, Palm. Having acquired the Palm brand back in 2011, TCL did nothing to revive it in the last six years or so.

Perhaps the fact that LG purchased Palm's operating system was one of the reasons TCL was unable to bring new smartphones under this brand on the market. But that's about to change if we are to believe Android Planet's latest report.

It appears that TCL's Marketing Manager, Stefan Streit confirmed that his company is ready to revive the Palm brand and announced a new smartphone ...

T-Mobile expected to launch Galaxy Note 8 BOGO offer this Friday


T-Mobile is reportedly planning to kick off a BOGO (buy one, get one free) campaign involving the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 8. According to TmoNews, the promotion should be available starting this Friday, September 1.

Reportedly, the Note 8 BOGO offer should be pretty similar to T-Mobile's recent Galaxy S8 BOGO deal. You will have to purchase a Galaxy Note 8 on an equipment installment plan (T-Mobile One, or Simple Choice Unlimited), and add a new line with a second Note 8, also on equipment installment plan. If you want to, you'll be able to pick a Galaxy S8 ...

Samsung Galaxy S9 to be stuck on 4GB of RAM say new rumors

With the Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960) approximately six months away from seeing the light of day, we already have been hearing rumors about what to expect from Sammy's 2018 flagship handset. Just the other day, XDA revealed that its sources expect the Galaxy S9 to be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset and feature Android 8.0 pre-installed. Nothing new there. We already told you earlier this month that Samsung is rumored to be getting first dibs on Qualcomm's upcoming high-end SoC.

According to the same source, the phone will be given the model number of SM-G960, which makes sense considering ...

Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD tablet getting Android 7.0 Nougat update


Surprisingly, Verizon announced one of its not so popular Android tablets, the Ellipsis 8 HD is now eligible for an Android 7.0 Nougat update. It's been nine months since the slab made its debut at Verizon with Android 6.0 Marshmallow on board, and we thought it's highly unlikely that the Ellipsis 8 HD would ever get any major OS update.

Big Red confirmed recently that firmware version SUN1_20A10 will bring the tablet's OS version to Android 7.0 Nougat. Also, the carrier added a couple of improvements and bug fixes on top of all the new features included in the ...

AMD Threadripper BIOS Reporting Wrong Temps?

While testing a new waterblock for AMD's Threadripper platform, we came across a bug in AMD's firmware and immediately investigated.

Asus Reveals Details About Its Windows Mixed Reality Headset

Asus revealed new details about the company’s upcoming Windows Mixed Reality headset, including specifications and price, but we don’t yet know when it’s coming out.