Month: June 2020

Bid that proposed using Chinese vendor’s kit scores only limited network access Singapore has named two carriers as having won the right to build nationwide 5G networks, and both promptly named tech providers other than Huawei as their network providers of choice. The winners of the nationwide 5G licences were Singtel and a joint venture … Continue reading Singapore awards 5G licences – and winning carriers pick anyone but Huawei for nationwide network Continue Reading →

Four plans to start with (Image credit: Future) Samsung has announced the launch of its Care Plus service in India for its entire bouquet of smartphones. The service is powered by Servify, who will offer the program across the country.   Samsung is one of the OEMs to offer multiple services for its users throughout the … Continue reading Samsung partners with Servify to offer its Care Plus protection plans in India Continue Reading →

‘We want to promote UK tech on a global scale’ – aw, nice of you Chinese comms bogeyman Huawei has won approval to build a £1bn optoelectronics R&D facility in South Cambridgeshire, UK, near the leafy village of Sawston. Huawei’s new campus will be situated on 500 acres of land acquired by the company in … Continue reading Huawei wins approval to plonk £1bn optical comms R&D facility in UK’s leafy Cambridgeshire Continue Reading →

Xbox Series X can deliver a more immersive experience (Image credit: Microsoft) The Xbox Series X is a seriously powerful console, but although the graphics of current-gen games will improve on Microsoft’s new hardware, Xbox boss Phil Spencer believes that higher frame rates will be a lot more impactful. Speaking during a Gamelab interview, Spencer stressed that improved load … Continue reading Xbox Series X will be ‘a dramatic step up’ from Xbox One and PS4 Continue Reading →

Nvidia has built its very own supercomputer, for some reason (Image credit: Shutterstock / Timofeev Vladimir) The latest Top500 supercomputer rankings contained more than just the news that an ARM-based supercomputer is now the fastest machine on the planet (with the A64FX inside). Tucked away at number 7 in the list is an intriguing new entry, named Selene. What … Continue reading Nvidia confirms AMD-powered supercomputer now part of 5-exaflops giant Continue Reading →

New automated shortcuts can preserve battery life, open apps and turn on certain playlists, depending on what you need. Apple’s latest iPhone ($699 at Apple) operating system, iOS 14, is up and running as a developer beta, and is packed with useful new features to help you get things done faster and easier. The Shortcuts app in particular sees a major … Continue reading Siri will make your iPhone smarter and charges last longer with iOS 14. Here’s how Continue Reading →

Most eyes might be on the Galaxy Note 20 in August but it won’t be the only one on Samsung’s stage. Some might actually be more interested in seeing what’s changed in Samsung’s third foldable phone which leaks suggest has undergone quite a transformation. In addition to a larger screen and narrower bezels, Samsung has … Continue reading Galaxy Fold 2 punch-hole camera may have an odd but reasonable location Continue Reading →

If you’re in the market for a good pair of true wireless earbuds, it doesn’t get much better than the Sony WF-1000XM3. They have the best-in-class sound quality, Google Assistant integration, a great design, and excellent ANC performance. Not convinced? You can read our Sony WF-1000XM3 review here. When the earbuds launched in August they were … Continue reading Sony’s best true wireless earbuds are now on sale at their lowest price ever Continue Reading →

The lowest price it’s ever been. Garmin might have launched its Forerunner 235 GPS running watch back in 2015, but it’s a feature-packed device that’s stood the test of time. Now, Amazon has it on offer for $140, which is the retailer’s lowest price ever. It’s a significant discount compared to its original $330 launch price (and subsequent … Continue reading Garmin’s feature-packed Forerunner 235 GPS watch is just $140 on Amazon Continue Reading →