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Apple releasing iOS 13.6 today with Apple News+ Audio, Car Key feature, more
Apple is making iOS 13.6 available to all users today. The update brings new features like improved support for downloading and installing system updates, the all-new Apple News+ Audio content, as well as the exciting Car Key feature. We’ve seen a number of new features/changes over the last few months with iOS 13. Apple launched support for Exposure Notifications (contact tracing) in iOS 13.5 wh ... Read more
2020-07-16 03:02:16
Galaxy Z Fold 2 launch date LEAKED and it's sooner than we thought
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is Samsung's third foldable smartphone, with the Galaxy Z Flip bridging the gap between it and the company's first attempt with last year's Galaxy Fold that had some serious issues before a revised launch a few months later. All the wrinkles should be ironed out this time around, and fans are excited to see the Fold 2 at Unpacked on August 5, but there were reports that the h ... Read more
2020-07-16 03:02:16
Huawei: Time to ditch UK's laissez-faire policy to tech takeovers?
For Britain's telecoms industry, at least, there is now some clarity. The future of our networks will have to be built without Huawei, even if that sets our 5G rollout back a few years. The question is how did we get here? Why did we become so reliant on a high-risk vendor and what does that imply for the way we manage homegrown technology companies in the future? The former director of GCHQ, wh ... Read more
2020-07-15 21:03:34
Acer's New Predator Triton 500 Is a Good Gaming Laptop That Costs Too Damn Much
Owning a gaming laptop is super convenient, even if you don’t need one for travel. It saves space on your desk, and you don’t have to worry about messing around with monitor placement or figuring out the best place to put your desktop tower to show off all that RGB lighting while also having enough cord length for all your peripherals. (Take it from me: Corner desks are not always the best choice ... Read more
2020-07-15 03:04:28
Windows 10 Version 20H2 Inches Towards Completion
Yes, I know it seems early, but today’s release of a cumulative update for Windows 10 version 20H2 indicates that this release is nearly complete. Windows 10 version 20H2 is currently testing in the Windows Insider Beta channel, or what used to be called the Slow ring. Today, Microsoft released build 19042.388 (KB4565503) to testers, describing it as a cumulative update that only includes quality ... Read more
2020-07-15 03:04:28
OnePlus Nord REVEALED in exclusive video
OnePlus has really been on the ball with the launch of the OnePlus Nord, playing to its strengths and engaging the community to build up hype before the big reveal next week which is an occasion in itself, offering fans a world first with an AR event. There's a mini docuseries that's been giving us a look behind the scenes, and the company has continued its trend of dropping hints and clues on i ... Read more
2020-07-15 02:45:40
Will you buy the Galaxy Note 20 if it sports the Exynos 990 processor?
The closer we get to the official launch of the Galaxy Note 20 series, the less likely does it seem Samsung will manage to address all major complaints consumers voiced over its previous flagship, the Galaxy S20 family. In case you haven’t heard the latest, we’re now getting conflicting information on whether the company will even attempt to fix the Exynos 990, one of the most disappointing chips ... Read more
2020-07-15 02:45:40
Razer gets its first 60 percent keyboard, the Huntsman Mini
Why it matters: There are plenty advantages to going with a smaller keyboard layout. Some prefer the minimalist look afforded by such a compact design while others are genuinely short on physical space and simply don’t have room for a full-sized board. Still others enjoy the portability and additional room for a mouse that a 60 percent board affords. Razer is going all-in on the miniature movemen ... Read more
2020-07-15 02:38:59
AMD's Xeon W-Killing 64-Core Threadripper Pro Lands in Lenovo ThinkStation P620
AMD's new Threadripper Pro processors include four new chips that span from 12 cores up to 64 and support up to eight channels of DDR4-3200 memory and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes on all models, creating what AMD bills as the ultimate processor for professional workloads with up to more than twice the number of cores as Intel's competing workstation processors. The Threadripper Pro chips debut exclusively ... Read more
2020-07-15 02:38:59
Huawei: What does the ban mean for you?
The UK's decision to ban Huawei's 5G kits from use in mobile networks and to also stop using its equipment in full-fibre broadband networks is not without consequence for the country's internet users. As the Digital Minister Oliver Dowden acknowledged, the decisions will have "consequences for every constituency in the country". The Chinese firm itself has claimed customers will face b ... Read more
2020-07-14 20:51:03