Wednesday, 28 February 2018
ECS Durathon 2 A320AM4-M3 Motherboard Review
Music streamer Spotify files for an IPO; company could be valued as high as $23 billion

One of the bad things about going public, ...
AMD GPU Market Share Increased 8.1% in Q4’17, Nvidia Declines
Jon Peddie Research has released the latest GPU market report that shows AMD emerging as a clear winner. AMD GPU market share increased
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Israeli tech firm Cellebrite says it can unlock most Apple iPhone models

And two years ago, the company ended up involved in the brouhaha over Apple's defiance of a court order demanding that it unlock the Apple iPhone 5c belonging to deceased "Sacramento shooter" Syed Farook. Apple refused to hand ...
MSI’s New GK80 And GK70 RGB Mechanical Keyboards
MSI announced a pair of new mechanical keyboards, the 104-key GK80 and the tenkeyless GK70. Both feature per-key RGB lighting that integrates with MSI’s Mystic Light ecosystem and come with a partial set of replacement keycaps.
AMD Rising: CPU And GPU Market Share Growing Rapidly
Deal: Save $150 on the iPhone 8 256 GB on AT&T and Verizon, or $300 on Sprint (today only)

Need a new iPhone 8 256 GB? If you do, and you want to use it on Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint, Best Buy has a limited time offer that you should check out. Today only (February 28), Best Buy lets you save $150 when you get the iPhone 8 256 GB on Verizon and AT&T, or $300 if you get it on Sprint.
This one-day deal requires you to purchase your iPhone 8 256 GB with a monthly installment agreement and qualified activation. Savings will be reflected in reduced monthly payments over the life of the device. After 24 months, you'll be paying only $700 (instead ...
Scrapped LG G7 (Neo) pictured in an Israeli Journal?

Intel Fixes Spectre Update That Caused Reboots On Haswell, Broadwell PCs
Here’s What’s Driving Up Prices For High-Capacity PSUs
Huawei P20 Lite photo and features leak out: iPhone X-like notch, generous battery

Earlier this month, we saw renders allegedly showing the unannounced Huawei P20 Lite, a smartphone that will probably be unveiled on March 27 (alongside a regular Huawei P20, and a P20 Plus). Now, thanks to Venture Beat, we can take a look at what seems to be a real photo depicting the Huawei P20 Lite - see above.
As the aforementioned renders have shown, the most noticeable design element on the P20 Lite is its notch (à la Apple iPhone X) that sits at the top of its display. According to Venture Beat, this display is a 5.6-inch one with an 18:9 aspect ratio and 1080 ...
Large DDoS Amplification Attacks Now Possible Via Memcached Servers
No fooling: BlackBerry World will host free apps only starting on April 1st

Can you believe that the BlackBerry ...
From Nokia 808 to Pixel 2: phone cameras got drastically better with time

While the camera testers' methods and ranking scheme have been a subject of criticism and scrutiny by shutterbugs, DxOMark has been probing digital cameras and lenses for many years, making a name for themselves, and, about 6 years ago, they started running cell phone cameras through the paces, ...
Sony Xperia XZ2 or XZ2 Compact: which one would you buy?

Well, it does pass up on some of the features of the bigger XZ2, like a glass back and the Dynamic Vibration System. But it makes up for it with a lower price tag — we expect the XZ2 compact would cost about ...
Poll results: Sony Xperia XZ2 gets a "meh" out of 10

Not only does it look different, the XZ2 packs a slew of new features — some special, others not so much — and we have to say, it's an ...
Best rugged cases to keep your Galaxy S9/S9+ safe and sound

It is true that overly bulky cases can ruin the looks of beautifully crafted devices, such as the new Galaxies, but then again, there's nothing worse than a bunch of scratches, ...
Galaxy S9 should land Android 9 faster

It is Google's final push to remedy slow Android updates by separating the basic, core Android framework, from the manufacturer image, thus allowing it to be updated much faster than before, as it will be uniform across the board.
There are a few Project Treble phones currently on the market, like Huawei's Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, but those ...
There are a few Project Treble phones currently on the market, like Huawei's Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, but those ...
Carrier chief: Get ready for a Samsung 5G phone, as 'preparations' are in play

The fact that the telco's CTO didn't budge when confronted with Huawei's announcement shows how certain he is that Samsung is working on a 5G handset i its own turn. We'd wager to guess that this will be the Galaxy S10, or ...
What are the differences between the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact? Let's explore them!

But the Compact line has never been a direct copy of the larger phones. Usually there is some minimal corner-cutting and some slight restriction in ...
Samsung to launch Bixby 2.0 alongside the Galaxy Note 9 later this year

In an interview at MWC 2018, Samsung's chief of Mobile DJ Koh said that the focus with Bixby 1.0 was all about expansion. The company wanted to get the assistant out in as ...
An Android phone for children shown at MWC 2018

The smartphone, which runs on a modified version of Android to prevent security bypass, lets parents ...
This is where Xperia XZ2 is better than Galaxy S9

Sony's new phones have all the hallmarks of a 2018 spring flagships, too, like Snapdragon 845 chipsets, waterproof certification, HDR displays, and very capable cameras ...
Galaxy S9 vs S8 differences you might've missed, from tougher glass to new sounds

The variable camera aperture with Super Low Light option, the Super Slow Motion, and 4K recording at 60fps come to mind, and that's upgrading where it counts an already excellent Galaxy S8, without even mentioning the repositioned for more ergonomic access fingerprint scanner, the ...
An arcade classic reborn for the new world: Atari Night Driver

Atari decided to remaster and re-release Night Driver for the new world — it is now an Android 3rd person racing game with fully fleshed-out graphics, instead of the black-and white game it used to be.
The name and the fact that you are driving a car is where the similarities quickly, end, ...
The name and the fact that you are driving a car is where the similarities quickly, end, ...
Hands-on with the 99% bezelless phone that has a fingerprint scanner under the screen

The Vivo Apex, a concept phone that may or may not ever reach the market (in China), is very remarkable for exactly 4 things. Let's take a quick look:
1. 99% bezel-less design
The Vivo Apex is almost completely bezelless. We know we've been saying this for almost every phone that came with significantly reduced bezels in the last few years, but the Vivo Apex takes things further than we've ever seen. Its top and side bezels ...
Monsters from Asia: This is the phone with the largest battery in the world

What's the phone with the biggest battery you could name? Your mind is now probably racing through all sensationalist news articles you've read in your life, but how about this: the phone with the biggest battery we've ever seen was announced at this year's MWC trade show in Barcelona.
Having the tongue-twisting name of Energizer Power Max P16K Pro, this brand new Android smartphone has a mind-boggling 16,000mAh battery and is easily the phone with the largest battery we've ever seen. How much is 16,000mAh, exactly? That's more than five times the size of the ...
Here's where Xperia XZ2 is better than Galaxy S9

Sony's new phones have all the hallmarks of a 2018 spring flagships, too, like Snapdragon 845 chipsets, waterproof certification, HDR displays, and very capable cameras ...
Here's where the Xperia XZ2 is better than Galaxy S9

Sony's new phones have all the hallmarks of a 2018 spring flagships, too, like Snapdragon 845 chipsets, waterproof certification, HDR displays, and very capable cameras ...
Best thin and light Galaxy S9/S9+ cases and covers

If you are looking for a case to protect your shiny, new Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+, without making the phone look like some sort of utilitarian Swiss army brick with card slots and kickstands, then you're at the right place. We have selected the best thin and light Galaxy S9/S9+ cases available right now, that provide adequate protection for the phones, without adding much bulk or interfering with the sleek design.
It is true that beautifully crafted devices, such as the new Galaxies, are best experienced without protection (ahem), but there's a good case ...
How to disable individual Android apps from receiving automatic updates (no root required!)

Maybe it's new versions bring features that actually couldn't care less, maybe the app no longer works with your device any more, or maybe it breaks your whole Substratum setup. Few, but important reasons that could easily hold you off from updating your apps.
But how do you disable app updates for a specific app ...
T-Mobile joins the 5G fray, announces super-fast network in 30 cities by the end of 2018

Unlike AT&T and Verizon which said their first 5G devices will be pucks, not smartphones, T-mobile claims it will be focusing on “delivering a truly transformative 5G experience,” which is meant to work on actual smartphones.
T-Mobile has already started to deploy 5G-ready equipment and enable 5G low-band ...
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
AT&T "enhances" its two unlimited plans, has special deals for those in NYC, Chicago and L.A.

The ...
Motorola RAZR coming back hints Lenovo CEO

One of the most popular handsets in the history of the cellphone, Motorola sold 50 million RAZR flip phones between 2004 and 2006. Anyone who was anyone had to have the device. While there were smartphones around, it wasn't until the next year, when Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced something called the Apple iPhone (you might have heard of it) that the smartphone revolution began in earnest. Intelligent handsets soared in popularity, marking the end of the RAZR.
With the return of the Nokia 8110 at MWC bringing a nostalgic feeling to many, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing talked today with ...
Sony Xperia XZ2 vs iPhone X: how does Sony's best compare to Apple?

We took upon the opportunity to compare the new Xperia XZ2 (see full specs here) against the iPhone X (see full specs here) on the showroom floor at Mobile World Congress 2018. While this comparison does not go in depth, it should give you a good idea of how the two compare in terms of physical size, looks ...
What's new with shooting video with the Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+?

By now, you're probably well-informed about the greatness that comes from the cameras out of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. Still photography may potentially be redefined on mobile thanks to Samsung's implementation of offering a variable aperture of either f/1.5 or f/2.4 with its new 12MP camera. While it's fine and dandy that low-light photography on mobile will no doubt receive a boost from this, there's the other aspect about the camera that hasn't been getting a while lot of love and attention – and that's its ability to shoot video!
We spent some intimate time running through ...
Want to get your Samsung Galaxy S9 early? Reserve it right now

Samsung's brand new Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones will be available to pre-order starting March 2, with their official launch date set for March 16. It's hard to foresee how popular the two phones will be at launch, but, if you want to make sure you're among the first to get an S9 or S9+ in the US, you can do something about it right now.
Samsung already allows US customers to reserve the Galaxy S9 and S9+, although this is valid only for the unlocked variants of the phones. You can make a reservation only on Samsung's official website - see the source ...
Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact prices revealed

For the first time in a long while, it seems that Sony is trying to make great smartphones. The new Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact (see their full specs here) come with an elegant new design that brings Sony on equal footing with the Samsungs and Apples of this world, but what about the price of Sony's new phones?
The company has not yet officially unveiled US prices for the XZ2 and the XZ2 Compact, but it has now published the prices for the phones for Germany and we can learn a lot from that information.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 price in Germany is ...
GloFo calls Intel 10nm a pretty weak ‘half-node’ compared to 7nm
Intel has been accusing its competing manufacturer GlobalFoundries’ process nodes of lacking density. Well, GloFo has now hit back by calling Intel 10nm
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Asus ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q hands-on: hey there, good-looking!

Actually, calling the ZenFone 5 and 5Q "not bad" would be an understatement. ...
New flagship killers: Asus releases the ZenFone 5 family

Today, Asus launches the next generation of ZenFone handsets — the ZenFone 5, ZenFone 5Q (ZenFone 5 Lite in select markets), and the flagship ZenFone 5Z. Let's take a closer look at what they have in store for us!
Design and Display
Bezels ...
Optiemus' near bezel-less BlackBerry Ghost surfaces thanks to new leak

The two other manufacturers licensed to produce BlackBerry handsets are BB Merah Putih, and Optiemus Infracom. The former released the BlackBerry Aurora for the Indonesian market last year, and if the latest speculation is ...
Sprint announces the six cities where it will start building out its 5G technology

Earlier this month, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure said that Sprint will start offering 5G wireless service sometime during the first half of 2019. The carrier will start building out its 5G pipeline this April by rolling out Massive MIMO technology to six cities. This brings additional capacity to the network as it adds multiple antenna links between the cell tower and compatible phones. Last year at MWC 2017, Sprint and Nokia demonstrated multi-gigabit speeds over LTE by using a Massive MIMO layout consisting of 128 antennas (64 transmit/64 receive).
The three cities that will receive ...
Fatties: Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are the thickest high-end phones in years

Announced yesterday at MWC 2018, Sony's Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are introducing a new(ish) design language. Compared to the previous high-end smartphones made by Sony, the Xperia XZ2 series brings 18:9 displays, thinner bezels, and rear fingerprint scanners, thus looking quite different from the handsets the company has released in recent years.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact also bring a weird novelty (if we can call it that): at 11.1 mm and 12.1 mm, respectively, both models are really thick for 2018. As you'll notice in our size comparison here, Sony's ...
EKWB Releases ASRock Threadripper Monoblocks With Revised Cold Plate
Fitbit Ionic: Adidas edition smartwatch to be launched on March 19 for $330

The Fitbit Ionic: Adidas edition is now available for pre-order for $330, whereas the standard model sells for just $300. According to Fitbit, the Ionic: Adidas edition smartwatch will hit shelves on March 19, so customers who pre-order one will have to wait about three weeks to get their wearable devices.
The ...
Cooler Master Unleashes MasterCase H500P (Updated)
ZTE Tempo Go is the first Android Oreo Go Edition phone to be launched in the US

ZTE Tempo Go is most likely the first Android Oreo Go Edition handset to make its debut in the United States. According to ZTE, the smartphone will hit the shelves sometime in March for only $80.
Given the low price, don't expect a high-end hardware configuration or a mid-range one for ...
Nokia's latest video ad is a heart-warming bridge between the past and the present

When it comes to video ads, few phone manufacturers actually succeed to convey empathy and emotion. Many rely on the shock factor that has a certain barbaric charisma to it but proves lackluster of any artistic factor in the long run (looking at you, OnePlus), while few inspirational TV spots in-between remain memorable, like Samsung's great ostrich commercial from a few months back.
Now Nokia wants to join the fold of the latter by coming up with an equally-inspirational ad that's way better than the average one you would normally see. It features two ...
Purism Laptops To Use ‘Heads’ Firmware To Protect Against Rootkits, Tampering (Updated)
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