Brandon Hill
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If you've been patiently waiting with anticipation for RED's upcoming Hydrogen One smartphone, we've got some disappointing news for you. The company announced this week that the titanium version of the smartphone has been delayed yet...
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When it comes to the default search on web browsers -- be it on mobile or on the desktop -- most people don't bother switching to another provider. That's why it's so important for companies like Google or Microsoft to have their search...
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At this point, everyone in the enthusiast community is aware that Intel is encountering some headwinds with respect to chip production. From comments that Intel has made in its most recent earnings release, to channel reporting, to...
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The whole industry seems to be pivoting to 5G wireless technology, but that doesn't mean everyone is giving up on 4G LTE. In fact, the United States' largest wireless carrier, Verizon Wireless, is breathing some new life into the...
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AMD has been swinging for the fences with its 2nd generation Zen processors (mainstream/enthusiast Ryzen and HEDT Ryzen Threadripper), and Intel will have a potent counterpunch in the form of its Coffee Lake Refresh parts that will be...
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When the Surface Studio was first announced nearly two years ago, it was praised for its innovative design and space age Surface Dial accessory. However, the all-in-one PC was also widely criticized for the fact that it featured Intel...
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The OnePlus 6T is likely one of the most highly anticipated flagship smartphones for 2018, not only due to the features that it will bring to the table, but also because of the company's reputation for value pricing. While the smartphone...
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Intel's 9th generation Core processors are right around the corner, which means that the leaks are coming more frequently. In recent weeks, we've seen a slew of Intel Z390-based motherboards leaked from the usual suspects like ASUS, MSI...
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The smartphone camera wars are just starting to heat up. First there were dual rear cameras, then we starting seeing triple cameras (a la the Huawei P20 Pro). Now, LG is looking to get in on the triple camera action with the V40 ThinQ...
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Just over a year ago, Consumer Reports caused a huge rift in the consumer electronics realm when it withheld is vaunted "recommended" rating from Microsoft's Surface family of products. The publication based its decision on a survey from...
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Oculus is moving swiftly along with the development of its virtual reality (VR) headsets. The company announced today that its next-generation, all-in-one VR headset will ship in Spring 2019 priced at just $399.
Called the Oculus Quest...
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It's finally happening. Sony, a company that is not known to back down from attacks on its arcane cross-play policies, has caved to pressure and will enable PlayStation 4 gamers to play against rival consoles with Fortnite. Sony has taken...
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Apple's iPhone XS Max is the biggest (based on its 6.5-inch display) and most expensive iPhone ever released. The flagship starts at $1,099 and can cost as much as $1,449 if you opt for 512GB of onboard storage.
Apple is by far the most profitable smartphone OEM on the planet, and the folks...
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NVIDIA has made it official. The least powerful version of its new GeForce RTX Series of gaming cards will launch on October 17th. The company made the announcement today via Twitter, and the GeForce RTX 2070 Turing-based graphics cards...
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The legal war between Qualcomm and Apple is getting nastier by the minute. The latest salvo is being lobbed by Qualcomm, which filed a lawsuit again Apple on Monday alleging that the company was sharing "vast swaths" of confidential...
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When Apple announced the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max earlier this month, it made some bold claims about battery life for both flagship devices. Compared to the iPhone X, Apple said that the iPhone XS would last 30 minutes longer per...
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We love high performance gaming monitors here at HotHardware, so we're always on the looking for new entries from popular player in this space. So, Acer's new XZ1 series definitely caught our eyes when it was officially announced this...
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Microsoft just announced that its next-generation Office 2019 productivity suite is available today for volume license customers. This is the traditional "offline" version of Office -- you know, the way that Microsoft used to deliver the productivity package before it began to focus more on...
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Microsoft announced the Surface Hub 2 back in May as the follow-up to the first-generation collaborative display. Featuring a 50.5-inch 4K+ PixelSense display (with the familiar 3:2 aspect ratio), Microsoft promised a huge leap in...
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Roku is making 4K streaming hardware even more affordable for those that don't have a Smart TV (or for those that simply don't like the Smart TV interface on their current television). The company has announced the Premiere and Premiere+...
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Earlier this month, the biggest update in the Apple Watch's relatively short lifespan was released in the form of the Series 4. The smartwatch officially went on sale this past Friday and as you might expect, teardown analysis of the...
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Intel has some potential trouble on its hands. The company warned about potential supply issues with its 14nm processors as early as July, when it announced its Q2 2018 earnings. At the time, the company said that its delayed 10nm...
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