Gadgets

The Full Nerd ep. 73: Core i9-9900K vs. the world, Intel 10nm CPU cancellation rumors?

In this episode of the Full Nerd, Gordon Mah Ung, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, and Adam Patrick Murray mine the knowledge gleaned from our Core i9-9900K review and discuss where Intel’s first-ever 8-core, 16-thread consumer chip fits in the wider world of processors. It’s the world’s best gaming CPU, but what does that really mean? The 9900K’s potent little brother Intel Core i7-9700K $409.99 See ... Read More »

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 trio and foldable phone detailed in insider report

Samsung’s plans for the early part of 2019 have been detailed by company insiders, who spoke to Bloomberg. The report reveals that Samsung is working on three Galaxy S10 devices, one of which could be a 5G-ready phone, and planning to finally show off its new foldable smartphone. The Galaxy S10 lineup will consist of three phones. A 5.8-inch Galaxy ... Read More »

Google Pixel 2 gets updated camera UI

With the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL, Google added a bit more polish to the camera app. There’s a new mode selector that’s more in line with Apple and Samsung’s camera interfaces. This replaces the menu that you used to have to tap to get to the “Portrait” mode on the Pixel 2 or 2 XL. Just swipe across ... Read More »

LG opens up pre-orders of the V40 ThinQ in the US earlier than expected

The LG V40 ThinQ was unveiled two weeks ago and historically, the company has been opening up pre-orders a month after the announcement. This time around, however, LG says that the feedback from customers has led to the decision of launching the pre-orders sooner. So now, the handset can be found in the US with a price tag of $949 ($920 at ... Read More »

Huawei Watch GT to run custom software on an efficient Cortex-M4 CPU

Huawei’s Mate 20 event is expected to bring a new smartwatch as well – the Huawei Watch GT. We saw a leaked render last week, but it was low resolution and it didn’t do the phone justice. So, here’s a much sharper version of the same image. It’s a beaut, with a dive watch style bezel and two plungers. The case is ... Read More »

Realme 2 Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs. 13,990, Realme C1 Priced at Rs. 6,999: Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS Realme 2 Pro will be launched in India on September 27 The Realme 2 Pro launch event begins at 12.30 pm It’s expected to be the first Realme phone with a dewdrop style notch Realme 2 Pro was launched in India and the company announced that the smartphone goes on sale on October 11 via Flipkart. The three variants ... Read More »

Lenovo Posts First Quarter Profit as Recovery Continues

Chinese technology giant Lenovo Thursday recorded a sharp rise in first-quarter net profit as the company’s turnaround gathered pace. The PC maker posted a $77 million (roughly Rs. 541 crores) net profit in the quarter to June 30 – up from a $72 million loss in the same period last year. “The Group remains confident in its core PC business, and aims to ... Read More »

Samsung’s First Android Go Smartphone Now Revealed Through Official User Manual

HIGHLIGHTS The user manual shows a removable battery pack It also details the preloaded Android Go apps The smartphone is likely to run Samsung Experience UX Samsung’s first Android Go smartphone has been a part of rumours for some time now. But now, Samsung has revealed the handset itself by posting its user manual in Russia. The user manual shows the model number of ... Read More »

Amazon Freedom Sale Day 2 Offers: Top Deals on Mobiles, Laptops, LED TVs, and More

Amazon Freedom Sale offers today include Samsung Galaxy Note 8 at Rs. 55,900. HIGHLIGHTS Amazon Freedom Sale kicked off at 12am on August 9 It will run until midnight on August 12 A 10 percent discount is available for SBI credit and debit cards The Amazon Freedom Sale has entered its second day, with deals still available across a number of categories. The Amazon ... Read More »

Apple 2018 iPhone Names Tipped as iPhone 9, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Plus; Hands-on Video Surfaces

HIGHLIGHTS Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones this year There is expected to be an LCD variant which may be called iPhone 9 The other two will be called iPhone XS and iPhone XS Plus Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones this year – one iPhone X successor with an OLED display, one 6.5-inch most premium variant with OLED ... Read More »