Alcatel 1X (2019) with 5.5-inch HD+ display, dual rear cameras and Alcatel 1C (2019) Android Oreo Go Edition smartphone announced

TCL Communication at the CES 2019 introduced new  Alcatel 1 Series smartphones – Alcatel 1X (2019) and Alcatel 1C (2019), sucessors of last year’s 1X and 1C models. The new 1X has an HD+ screen, comes with dual rear cameras and also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The new 1C Android Oreo Go Edition smartphone has an  FWVGA+ screen and a non-slip, textured finish.

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Intel i3-9350KF, i5-9400F, i5-9400, i5-9600KF, i7-9700KF, i9-9900KF new 9th generation desktop CPUs announced

At the Intel keynote, the company revealed its plans for the expansion of its current line of 9th generation desktop processors. This new line-up includes i3-9350KF, i5-9400F, i5-9400, i5-9600KF, i7-9700KF, i9-9900KF. The high-end version is the eight-core Core i9-9900KF, matching the existing Core i9-9900K chip.  Continue reading “Intel i3-9350KF, i5-9400F, i5-9400, i5-9600KF, i7-9700KF, i9-9900KF new 9th generation desktop CPUs announced”

Intel ‘Ice Lake’ 10nm PC processor, ‘Lakefield’ hybrid 10nm CPU architecture, Project Athena for advanced laptops with 5G and AI announced

Intel at the CES 2019 announced Ice Lake, next-generation 10nm PC platform, Project Athena, an innovation program to deliver a new class of advanced laptops with 5G and artificial intelligence, and previewed a new client platform code-named Lakefield.

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Sony WH-1000XM3, WH-1000XM2 and WI-1000X wireless noise-canceling headphones to get Amazon Alexa support in Q1 2019

Sony at the CES 2019 has announced that its latest WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling wireless headphones will get Amazon Alexa support soon. It Previous WH-1000XM2 and WI-1000X wireless headphones will also get Alexa suport. Continue reading “Sony WH-1000XM3, WH-1000XM2 and WI-1000X wireless noise-canceling headphones to get Amazon Alexa support in Q1 2019”

Lenovo introduces new ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X1 Yoga and ThinkVision P44W, Legion Y44w monitors

ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Lenovo has announced the latest additions to the ThinkPad X1 products; the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen and ThinkPad X1 Yoga 4th Gen. According to the company, the X1 Carbon 7th Gen and X1 Yoga 4th Gen are both thinner and lighter than ever. The 4th-gen ThinkPad X1 Yoga is the company’s first-ever ThinkPad with an all-aluminum chassis. Continue reading “Lenovo introduces new ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X1 Yoga and ThinkVision P44W, Legion Y44w monitors”

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro with 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and Notebook Flash announced

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro

Samsung Electronics at the CES 2019 event unveiled two new Notebook PCs; the Samsung Notebook 9 Pro and the Samsung Notebook Flash. The Notebook 9 Pro is powered by the 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor and packs a 13.3-inch Full HD display with 6.7mm bezel.  Continue reading “Samsung Notebook 9 Pro with 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and Notebook Flash announced”

Travis Touch Plus real-time AI translator with 2.4-inch display, 100 language support launching in India this month

Travis Touch Plus

Travis; which is a Dutch-based startup aims to offer solutions for the language barrier with its translator device; Travis Touch. The device translates over 100 languages with the click of a button and is now launched in India. Travis Touch Plus is the first AI and machine learning translator, incorporating voice commands, wireless charging, and cutting-edge language learning software. Continue reading “Travis Touch Plus real-time AI translator with 2.4-inch display, 100 language support launching in India this month”

Sony introduces ‘360 Reality Audio’ music experience with object-based spatial audio technology

Sony 360 Reality Audio

Sony has announced an all new music experience at the CES 2019; the “360 Reality Audio”  which makes listeners feel as if they are immersed in sound from all directions. The new experience is delivered by Sony’s object-based spatial audio technology.  Continue reading “Sony introduces ‘360 Reality Audio’ music experience with object-based spatial audio technology”

LG Q9 with 6.1-inch QHD+ display, Quad DAC, Water-resistant body, military-level durability announced

LG has introduced Q9, new Android smartphone in Korea. It has a 6.1-inch QHD+ 19.5:9 FullVision display, is powered by  Snapdragon 821 SoC with 4GB of RAM, is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance, meets MIL-STD 810G requirements, and Hi-Fi Quad DAC. This was introduced as G7 Fit back in August last year at the IFA. Continue reading “LG Q9 with 6.1-inch QHD+ display, Quad DAC, Water-resistant body, military-level durability announced”

Sony SRS-XB12, SRS-XB22, SRS-XB32, and GTK-PG10 portable speakers announced at CES 2019

SRS-XB32 portable speaker

Sony Electronics at CES 2019 has announced a refreshed Extra Bass wireless speaker line-up which includes; SRS-XB12, SRS-XB22 and SRS-XB32 portable speakers, along with the new GTK-XB72 high-power speaker and a new outdoor party speaker, the GTK-PG10. Continue reading “Sony SRS-XB12, SRS-XB22, SRS-XB32, and GTK-PG10 portable speakers announced at CES 2019”

Samsung earnings guidance and LG preliminary earnings reveal profit drop in Q4 2018

Samsung and LG, two Korean giants today reported earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2018. Both the companies have reported drop in profits for the quarter. Continue reading “Samsung earnings guidance and LG preliminary earnings reveal profit drop in Q4 2018”

Sony Master Series Z9G 8K LCD and A9G 4K OLED TVs, HT-X8500 Dolby Atmos Soundbar, X800M2 4K Blu-ray player announced

Sony TV

Sony Electronics has announced the new MASTER Series Z9G 8K LCD and A9G 4K OLED televisions. Both new models feature the latest generation Picture Processor X1 Ultimate for accurate detail and contrast. The company also introduced the HT-X8500 Soundbar which comes with Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and built-in subwoofers and the new HT-S350 Soundbar.  Continue reading “Sony Master Series Z9G 8K LCD and A9G 4K OLED TVs, HT-X8500 Dolby Atmos Soundbar, X800M2 4K Blu-ray player announced”

Honor Play 8A with 6-inch waterdrop notch display, Android 9.0 (Pie) announced

Huawei’s Honor brand has introduced Honor Play 8A, the company’s latest budget smartphone in China, as it had promised. It has a 6-inch HD+ waterdrop notch display, and the company claims that it has 87% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by the latest MediaTek Helio P35 12nm SoC, runs Android 9.0 (Oreo), and has a 13-megapixel rear camrea with f/1.8 aperture, and an 8-megapixel front camera.

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Asus introduces new VivoBook 14, 15, and 17 with 8th-gen Intel Core processors and Chromebook C434

Asus Vivobook

Asus at the CES 2019 has announced the VivoBook 14, 15, and 17 slim and light laptops with four-sided frameless NanoEdge ultra-narrow-bezel displays for a near-borderless viewing experience. The company has also introduced the Chromebook C434.  Continue reading “Asus introduces new VivoBook 14, 15, and 17 with 8th-gen Intel Core processors and Chromebook C434”