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Huawei is one of the top Android smartphone manufactures right now despite US sanction which imposes several restrictions on the trade between the Chinese firm and other American companies. But the go...

Most apps cost less than and are often worth less, but some applications are worth every pey of the hundreds of dollars they charge because they help their users make even more money.The Vegas video editor is one such application, and the latest edition, Vegas Pro 15, features major UI changes which claim to bring usability and customization improvements. ...

Microsoft’s Windows Mixed Reality platform only launched around 2 months ago, meaning content for the VR headset platform is likely still an issue. For such a young platform however the good news is that developers appear to be embracing it, with 15 of out SteamVR’s top 40 titles for 2017 supporting the headsets. This includes 5 out of the top 12 Platinum titles, 3 out of the 12 gold titles and 7 of the 16 silver titles, organized by revenue. In addition, Windows Mixed Reality headsets of course also offer beta access to regular SteamVR titles, though performance for those titles can be variable. Hopefully in a year’s time, with enough push from Microsoft’s OEMs, the numbers will look even ...

Earlier this year Qualcomm introduced their flagship chipset for 2018. Called Snapdragon 845, it showed what 2018 has in store for mobile devices and flagships but not every device will run 845. A new leak at Chinese website Weibo showed three new upcoming chipsets which might be used in Mid range and budget devices. The spec sheet posted on Weibo compares the upcoming Snapdragon 670, 640 and 460 processors. If the other similar chipsets are to be seen, we can assume that 670 and 640 will be made available for mid-range devices while 460 will be for budget devices.While the Snapdragon 670 is rumoured to replace the existing 660, Snapdragon 640 is probably a new line to be introduced in 2018....

It is somewhat odd that the main differentiating feature of the supercomputers in our pockets these days happen to be the cameras, especially with the best smartphones costing about as much as a good DSLR which probably takes much better pictures.Be that as it may, the thirst of the public for good cameras to capture their lives and present their best version to their friends and family has driven remarkable iovation in smartphone camera design, with the state of the art currently being dual rear cameras with combinations of various focal lengths and fields of views to achieve different zoom levels.What we have not seen recently, however, is a race to up the resolution of cameras, with the 2...

Last week we reported that Microsoft is plaing to release the new Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse. This new mouse is now available for order from Microsoft Store US for just $39.99.Microsoft took the popular Intellimouse explorer 3.0 and upgraded it...

Following the aouncement about Surface Book 2 earlier this week, Microsoft Store UK is now offering £250 discount on the entry-level Surface Book model. Surface Book Intel Core i5/8GB RAM/128GB model is now available for £1,199.Surface Book weighs ...

You can now get the entry-level Surface Book device for just $849 from Amazon US. This Surface Book model comes with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. If you need more graphics power, you can get the Surface Book model with 256 GB, 8 GB RAM, Intel Core i5 and NVIDIA GeForce graphics for just $1110.Surface Book weighs as little as 3.34 pounds and its 13.5-inch PixelSense displa...

Project CARS 2 is a step above its predecessor but it still suffers from many of the same problems as the first title on Xbox One. While the visuals may have witnessed a dramatic improvement along with its technical capabilities, playing Project CARS 2 with a controller isn’t an ideal experience. Even though the game runs at a blistering fast frame rate, the cars are notoriously difficult to handl...

Microsoft Australia has a pretty great deal right now for a brand new Xbox One Elite Controller. Right now you can grab the controller for only AU$159.96 with free shipping. That’s $40 less than the full retail price of AU$199.95, and includes free shipping. With the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, you getpro-level precision, with an arsenal of swappable components, Hair Trigger Locks, and limit...

Microsoft today released Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 16267 and Mobile Emulator Build 15240. These developer tools can be used with Windows 10 Insider Build 16267 or later. This SDK build includes few bug fixes and some API changes. You can read about the API changes here. Known Issues: Compilation fails on non-Windows 10 platforms. When building apps on previous platforms, you may get a build error:C:program files (x86)Windows Kits10bin10.0.16232.0x86genxbf.dll:C:program files (x860Windows Kits10bin10.0.16232.0x86genxbf.dll(0,0): Error WMC0621: Caot resolve ‘GenXbf.dll’ under...

As aounced before, Intel today unveiled the 8th Generation (codenamed Coffee Lake) Intel Core processor family. They are starting with arange of mobile processorsdesigned for thin and light notebooks and 2 in 1s.Intel claims that the 8th generation Intel Core processor (U-series) isIntel’s fastest 15W processor with up to 40 percent greater productivity than 7thGen processors. The improved performance is mainly because of the newquad-core configuration, power-efficient microarchitecture, advanced process technology and a range of silicon optimizations. Intel mentioned that8th generat...

[embedded content] Grunts, the low level, pesky laborers of the Covenant. While not the smartest species in the Halo universe, in packs, these little guys can cause some serious damage; that is, with the proper leadership. Enter Yapyap THE DESTROYER, the unofficial leader of the Grunts, who stays behind the battlefield lines to lead the Grunts in………non-victorious battle. You can check out footage of the galaxy’s greatest Grunt above, who possesses powers and units including: Giant(ish) Grunt Goblin mechs to stomp on everybody who’s been stompin’ on poor ol’ Grunts for, like, ever. Methane Wago...

The Surface app available in Windows Store acts as a companion app for all Surface device owners. Surface users can use this app to customize settings related to Surface devices and accessories. Yesterday, Microsoft updated this app in Windows Store with a new feature. Previously, if you want to check battery level of your Surface Pen, you need to go to Pen section in the app and check the battery level. With this update, Microsoft has added a dedicated battery level page where you can check battery level for all Surface accessories. It is important to note that only Microsoft’s own Surface a...

Samsung today aounced their newest portable solid state drive (PSSD),the T5. The T5 is built-on64-layer V-NAND technology to offer great transfer speeds in a compact and durable design.Samsung claims that T5 offersspeeds of up to 540 MB/s. The T5 measures 74 x 57.3 x 10.5 millimeters (3.0 x 2...

Microsoft had earlier said a new breaking bug would prevent a new PC Build from being released but surprised us later this evening with a new build for Mobile, which Dona noted “was healthy” (presumably unlike the PC build). The Feature2 update for mobile brings along new emojis, support for the Ch...

You can now save up to $400 on the Dell XPS 13 Rose Gold edition laptop from Microsoft Store. This Dell XPS 13 model is now available for $1,599 (was $1,999)and it comes with13.3-inch QHD+ touchscreen, Intel Core i7-7500U,16GB memory and 512GB SSD.Dell XPS 13 is known for its premium constructi...

HP has now slashed the price of HP Elite x3 Windows 10 Mobile device in the UK. It was originally launched for £707 and now it is available for£549 after the latest price cut. On top of the price cut, HP is also offering£150 cashback along with the purchase. This means you can get the HP Elite x3...

Here’s a great deal forthe entry-level Surface Book device from Costco. The entry-level Surface Book with Intel Core i5/8GB RAM/128GB device model is now available for just $999. And you get a Surface Dock for free as well. The only catch is here is that you need to be a Costco member to make this...

You can now save up to 40% on Lenovo Thinkcenter M700 tiny desktops.Thinkcentre M700 with Intel i3-6100t 3.20GHz proessor, 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD is now available for$329.99. It comes pre-installed withWindows 7 Professional 64 through downgrade rights in Windows 10 Pro. You also get a3 Year on-...