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WhatsApp: with any luck, you'll never have to use this important new feature
WhatsApp has started to trial a new feature designed to stop the spread of misinformation on the immensely-popular chat app, which boasts more than two billion users worldwide. From today, you'll be able to quickly search the contents of a WhatsApp message with a single tap to make sure that you haven't been duped by a viral text which has been forwarded or copy-pasted between thousands of people ... Read more
2020-08-06 03:25:34
Razer BlackShark V2 Review
When it comes to esports, accuracy and precision are important, and having great audio with an excellent soundstage is a vital part of that. That’s where esports gaming headsets like the Razer BlackShark V2 come in handy.A follow-up to the glossier BlackShark, which has been lauded for its comfort, great sound quality, and cool design, this successor has a more subdued look and not much in the way ... Read more
2020-08-06 03:25:34
New Xbox Insider Preview build has a bunch of new features
If you're an Xbox Insider on the Preview Alpha ring, there's a new version 2008 preview on its way to you today. But unlike the vast majority of Xbox Insider builds, build 19041.4067 actually contains a bunch of new features. First up is a faster and better Microsoft Store. This was announced earlier this week, and was promised for Xbox Insiders. Not only is it meant to be faster, but it should b ... Read more
2020-08-06 03:22:20
Intel Alder Lake Already Looks Confusing: 12 Configurations Possible
Alder Lake may be one of Intel's most confusing microarchitectures to date. That's if the latest coreboot patch (spotted via Twitter user La Frite David) is accurate. Apparently, there will be a plethora of core combinations for the chipmaker's upcoming Alder Lake-S and Alder Lake-P CPUs; however, we don't know yet if every configuration will actually make it to market. Alder Lake has been expec ... Read more
2020-08-06 03:22:20
AMD ‘Ryzen Lite’ processors make debut in ultracheap rugged Lenovo laptops
Lenovo has unveiled the second generation of the 100e notebook, the firm's popular laptop range aimed primarily at the education market. This aggressively-priced piece of kit is powered by two new processors from AMD, announced at CES earlier this year. The AMD 3015e and the AMD 3020e do not belong to any specific family (e.g. Athlon, Ryzen or Sempron), but feature the smallest (and probably chea ... Read more
2020-08-06 03:18:54
Samsung unveils Note 20 smartphones and Galaxy Z Fold 2
More than a year after the disastrous launch of its folding phone, Samsung is back with a range of new devices that it hopes will improve sales in a market hit hard by the pandemic. Among them is the Galaxy Z Fold 2, a successor to Samsung’s first foldable device, which features a larger 6.2-inch front screen and opens up to reveal a flexible 7.6-inch display inside the device. The South Korean ... Read more
2020-08-06 03:18:54
TikTok to open $500m data centre in Ireland
TikTok has said it plans to build a $500m (£375m) data centre in Ireland. It will store videos, messages and other data generated by European users from the short-form video-sharing app. Until now all of its users' records were stored in the US, with a back-up copy held in Singapore. The announcement comes at a time when President Trump has threatened to ban the app in the US on the grounds its ... Read more
2020-08-05 20:58:05
Google tests eye-catching Weather Tile redesign on Wear OS
Just before I/O last year, Wear OS added Tiles to the right of the watchface that provide quick access to bite-sized pieces of information. After recently adding one for hand washing, Google is tweaking the Weather tile with a bold and fresh new design. The current Weather card shows the temperature and condition, while a bi-hourly forecast appears below. Sourced from weather.com, tapping opens t ... Read more
2020-08-05 03:39:33
Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones spotted in leaked video
The forthcoming Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-cancelling headphones have been spotted in a leaked promotional video. The advert appears to confirm that the next-generation noise-cancellers will feature an upgraded audio chip, new voice controls, a 30-hour battery life and smarter noise-cancelling. As expected, the XM4s – successors to the five-star, Award-winning WH-1000XM3 – seem to be almost i ... Read more
2020-08-05 03:38:22
AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 20.8.1 driver download
Download the all-new Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 20.8.1. Next to a number of fixes, the driver adds support for Hyper Scape, Horizon Zero Dawn, Complete Edition for PC Grounded. Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition, designed to give gamers deeply immersive gameplay and inspired by today’s era of social, connected gaming. Should you like to share or read up on user experiences, we have an ... Read more
2020-08-05 03:38:22