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Last year, Apple introduced image recognition AI in with its iOS 10 in an attempt to make it easier for snap-happy aficionados to find specific photos. This technology was met with controversy yesterday, after a twitter user discovered that searching for “brassiere” prompted the iPhone’s Photo app to collect explicit …

Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Pro LTE has made many appearances, being teased, leaked and rumoured for months. The company has now confirmed that the fifth iteration will surface (pun intended) in December. The Surface Pro LTE was first teased back in May during Microsoft’s event in Shanghai. Little was said about …

Over the last month or so, there certainly hasn’t been a lack of news surrounding the iPhone X and the various manufacturing issues going on behind the scenes. While initial stocks are expected to be low, a report this week says that Face ID component supply has now stabilised, adding …

Just last week, a leaked image pointed towards a release date for OnePlus’ new smartphone, with the OnePlus 5T expected to launch mid-November. The handset is all but confirmed at this point, with a yet another image giving a more detailed look at the device. The picture comes from reliable …

Last week, an early iPhone X hands-on video filmed right at Apple’s campus went viral on YouTube. The impressions were included as part of a vlog filmed by Brooke Amelia Peterson, who was taking a trip to the Apple Campus to visit her father, an engineer at Apple. It turns …

Adding to speculation that arose two weeks ago, the next handset from OnePlus could be right around the corner. If true, the new image that’s circulating the web states that the OnePlus 5T is set to go on sale next month, shortly after its launch date set for mid-November. The …

Smartphone screens, especially on Apple devices are notoriously expensive to fix, but with the $999+ iPhone X up for pre-order today comes a new premium cost for screen replacement. It’s lucky that the iPhone X boasts IP67 water resistance because its screen repair price of $279 is so eye watering, …

Over the last week or so since the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL launch, Google has faced reports of numerous issues with both devices. While the standard sized Pixel 2 has faced some audio issues, the Pixel 2 XL has faced a different issue entirely, with users reporting screen …

Following on from a month of various supply shortage reports, yesterday Apple’s iPhone X went up for pre-order. As expected, the initial batch sold out within minutes, causing shipping estimates to slip from one week to six weeks. Scalpers are already profiting highly, with some eBay listings tracking as high …

Google is having a rough time lately, but it’s not all directed at its misguided Pixel 2 release. It seems that the company’s ‘Play Protect’ anti-malware background software has scored the lowest of low when put to the test. Play Protect released alongside Android Oreo, attempting to quash fears of …

Yesterday, reports were cropping up surrounding the iPhone X, suggesting that the final development of the device was hindered by the lack of components to complete its Face ID feature. This led to speculation that Apple had lowered its specification in order to better get its new flagship out the …

AMD is wrapping up its 2017 Ryzen line-up this week with the launch of the Ryzen Mobile Processor. Formerly known as ‘Raven Ridge’, these APUs combine Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 5 CPU cores with Radeon Vega graphics, paving the way for ultra-thin AMD powered gaming laptops. There are two Ryzen …

Wireless charging has picked up a lot of steam in recent smartphones, making the Pixel 2’s omission of the technology quite baffling. Apple seems to recognise the importance of the tech, however, doubling down on the innovation by acquiring specialist, PowerbyProxi. Apple already features wireless charging in its latest array …

Currently, Google is swamped with the chaos that is the launch of the Pixel 2 and its XL variant, with both handsets experiencing an excess of bugs and glitches. This hasn’t stopped the firm from looking ahead to next year’s line-up, with reports suggesting that the Pixel range will be …

Over the last couple of weeks, there have been plenty of reports detailing the issues Apple is having behind the scenes getting the iPhone X ready. The main holdup appears to be the components required for Face ID, which were having serious yield issues. Now, in an effort to get …

While there are plenty of peripherals out there that cater to specific gaming genres, ASUS has pushed it one further by marketing its new Strix Hero and Scar notebooks for MOBA and FPS titles respectively. Of course, neither are tied to just one genre, packing enough specs to play most …

Google is having a hard time with its new Pixel 2 smartphones, with the device being a lot harder to obtain than it should be at launch. The problems seem to have deeper roots than expected, however, possibly explaining the shortage in the first place. Concerns surrounding both the Pixel …

The iPhone X goes up for pre-order in just a few days time and amid numerous reports of production issues, many are going to have a hard time getting their phone early. We have already heard that Apple will only have around three million units to sell on launch day …

When it comes to Google’s yearly Android updates, it is usually hard to predict how soon third-party phone makers will begin rolling it out for their respective flagships. This year, it looks like some phone makers are falling behind a bit, though Samsung has updated the status of its Galaxy …

Last week, it was speculated that Google might be struggling to stock its new flagship smartphone just after its launch. It seems that the firm is finding things more difficult than anticipated, too, as some buyers have been receiving emails that their white Pixel 2 will be delayed another month. …

Over the last five years, Apple and Samsung have been embroiled in a huge patent lawsuit, with Samsung often ending up on the losing end. At first, Samsung was ordered to pay Apple as much as $1 billion but throughout many appeals, Samsung’s lawyers managed to cut that number down …

With the iPhone X, Apple put a lot of effort into the front facing camera, adding new features like a dot projector and depth sensor. While the main purpose of these upgrades was to facilitate Face ID, Apple also put them to use for another feature called ‘Animoji’, allowing users …

Bundling has long been a tradition in the technology sector. The idea is that two companies see a cross-over appeal and decide to partner with each other to boost their desirability/sales etc. Traditionally, the bundle might take the form of a free cooler with a CPU plus motherboard or a …

Apple is set to open up pre-orders for the iPhone X in just one week and with iPhone 8 sales down, it seems that many are holding out for the release. Unfortunately, it seems that various production issues may hamper the launch, with analysts predicting that only 2-3 million units …

Last year, Google suffered a lingering shortage of its first generation Pixel and Pixel XL devices as they launched around the world. It seems like Groundhog Day for the company as the same thing is in, or rather, not in store for its flagship Pixel 2 smartphones. The shortage seems …

Earlier this week we heard that the iPhone 8 might not be doing so well over in the US, with data suggesting that many were still opting for the iPhone 7. Following on from that, a supply chain source has come forward, claiming that Apple has actually cut iPhone 8 …

One of the most interesting parts about Samsung’s Galaxy S8 rollout earlier this year was the inclusion of the DeX dock. The dock allows you to plug your smartphone in, hook it up to a monitor and use a keyboard and mouse for a full desktop experience. Since launch, the …

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Razer is launching a new variant in its Blade Stealth laptops, swapping out the dual-core Kaby Lake processor introduced earlier this year for a much more powerful 8th generation quad-core mobile CPU. For those wanting to crank more power out of their laptops, the company has also upgraded its Razer …

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