Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer admitted last year that the software maker had “a ton of work to do on Windows” for PC gamers. Microsoft is now starting to improve its Xbox integration on PC with the unveiling of a big overhaul for the Game Bar feature in Windows 10. Available for beta testers today, […]
This October will mark nine years since Windows Mobile’s initial release. It never came close to challenging Android and iOS, and in 2016 Microsoft said that the platform, which at the time had around 2 percent of the market share, was no longer going to be a focus for the company, spelling the beginning of […]
Good Whisper quiet Sturdy build Strong selection of ports Crisp display Bad Cramped, shallow keyboard Disappointing battery life Not lap-friendly Thanks to their fold-up designs, detachable 2-in-1s are a portable way to get work done on the road. Dell’s Latitude 5290 2-in-1$899 to start is the company’s latest attempt at making a Microsoft Surface-style machine […]
Ever since Vivo showcased the Vivo APEX smartphone with a pop-up front-facing camera, smartphone manufacturers are now actively trying to innovate the smartphone design. The main reason behind this is to make the device stand out from the crowd and to offer a higher screen-to-body ratio. Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo is at it again, with a […]
Facebook Live was announced in August 2015 as a rival to Twitter’s Periscope live-streaming app. To begin with, access was restricted to VIPs like Serena Williams, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Ricky Gervais and Michael Bublé. Journalists were next to gain access. Since then, all of Facebook’s two-billion-plus active users can live stream video to their […]
The prevailing strategy in the mobile space as far as cameras go these days seems to be “more is always better,” and leaks (courtesy of OnLeaks, posting at CashKaro) of a new, as yet unknown Motorola device featuring four rear shooters seem to indicate that the company is diving headfirst into the trend. Details at […]
Apple’s first real competitor to AirPods has finally arrived: Beats Powerbeats Pro. So what are Powerbeats Pro? A serious evolution of the wireless-but-with-a-cord version of Powerbeats earphones. Beats describes Powerbeats Pro as ‘totally wireless’, replacing the microUSB-charged corded hardware with a totally cordless version that has its own Lightning-powered charging case. Powerbeats Pro also retains […]
Apple News Plus has seen over 200,000 subscribers already sign up to the iOS news app, in its opening two days on the app store. With over one billion active iOS devices in use – across smartphones, tablets, and computers – that’s around 0.02% of current Apple consumers signing up to the service. While that […]
Good robust case VGA available above-average CPU performance good battery life relatively good speakers two RAM slots Bad abysmal HD TN display no pointing stick lack of keyboard illumination bad positioning of the microSD card reader only 12 months of warranty can buy 3 years. only a SATA-III SSD The Latitude 5290 is a compact […]
Good ErgoLift hinge delights Clever numeric key pad within touchpad Attractive design Excellent starting price Bad Fingerprint reader in touchpad The Asus ZenBook 14 takes the coolest features from the ZenBook S and ZenBook Pro that had debuted last year and crams them into a clever, little 14-inch laptop that straddles the line between both. […]
Bring back a closed tab We have dedicated a section to web browsing further down below, but this one is too useful to be missed. Accidentally closed a tab? Simply press Ctrl + Shift + T to reopen the most recently closed tab and get back to what you were doing (Cmd + Shift + […]
Samsung and Huawei have taken an early lead in the foldable smartphone race but the competition isn’t sitting idly on the sidelines. Motorola is reportedly working on a reimagined version of its popular Razr phone and based on a recent patent, parent company Lenovo looks to be working on something as well. LetsGoDigital recently commissioned […]
Gmail was launched 15 years ago yesterday, but the basic email service it started out as barely scratches the surface of what it has become today. In celebration of Gmail’s anniversary, Google is rolling out enhancements to Smart Compose that will make writing emails faster. The AI-based suggestion feature will now be fully support on […]
AMD and Intel have been fighting for processor supremacy for years, and Intel’s latest blow to its competitor has finally been unveiled. The company today announced its Cascade Lake-based Xeon Platinum 9200 processor line-up, designed primarily for high-end server usage and deep learning applications. For those purposes, the processors will likely go above and beyond […]
Good Lightweight, comfortable design Swim-proof Powerful chipset Bad A little pricey No high-end features GPS can be slow to start The Fossil Sport is a fantastic smartwatch for fitness lovers. However, the high price coupled with the lightweight design may put some more general users off. If you’re looking for a gym companion, though, it […]