Samsung Galaxy Book S announced with Intel Lakefield chipset and LTE connectivity

It's coming to the UK in early June.

Samsung formally announces Intel Lakefield-based Galaxy Book S variant

After the laptop was spotted on the company's website, Samsung has officially announced the Intel-powered variant of the Galaxy Book S. The company is also returning to the UK PC market.

MSI Modern 14 to feature AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir processors for as little as US$649

The MSI Modern 14 B4M starts at US$649 and can be equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4700U. The device also has a 52 Wh battery, is 16.9 mm thick and weighs 1.3 kg.

AMD Ryzen 4000 'Renoir' benchmarks show a 90% performance boost over Ryzen 3000

AMD's Zen 2-based Ryzen 4000 APUs have appeared on 3DMark, showing a 90% performance uptick over last year's Ryzen 3000 processors.

Intel Core i5 10600K review

Forget the 10900K, this is the Comet Lake CPU you want.

INTEL’s mysterious “unreleased” Core i5-7660X Skylake-X CPU has been spotted in China

In case you were not aware of, INTEL never officially released the Core i5-7660X Skylake-X CPU to the consumer market. 

Here's why your next phone will have superfast Wi-Fi

Support for Wi-Fi 6E coming to smartphones and routers courtesy of Qualcomm’s new chips.

Qualcomm’s first Wi-Fi 6E chips are here

Faster Wi-Fi is coming soon.

Qualcomm launches FastConnect chips with support for Wi-Fi 6E

Qualcomm has launched a new portfolio of flagship mobile systems featuring support for Wi-Fi 6E, the soon to be operational 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi. The first products to be launched are two chips, the Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and the Qualcomm FastConnect 67000.

Qualcomm releases FastConnect 6900 and FastConnect 6700 with 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2 - Gizchina.com

Qualcomm releases FastConnect 6900 and FastConnect 6700 with 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2. These devices wil ship in H2 2020

Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and 6700 announced with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2

Qualcomm has announced a flagship portfolio of mobile connectivity systems — Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and 6700. The new offerings come with support for the latest wireless communications standards and the company says that they are built from scratch. Both, the Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and Qualcomm FastConnect 6700  supports Wi-Fi 6 which is the fastest available …

Android Circuit: New Galaxy Confirmed, OnePlus Supercharges Fortnite, Living Without Google

This week’s Android headlines; confirmation of the Galaxy Note 20, waterproofing the Galaxy Fold 2, Huawei’s life without Google, Android’s short support life, OnePlus enhances Fortnite, a big red Nokia recording button, and more...

iPhone SE 2020 review: Completely changing the value conversation

The iPhone SE is one of the best phones you'll find for under $500 in 2020. With the latest A13 Bionic chipset and a compact form factor as well as great cameras, the iPhone SE has plenty going for it. Find out if you should make the switch from Android.

Galaxy Z Flip comes with an unexpectedly low-tech vibe

When it's folded up, Samsung's latest foldy phone feels a lot like an MP3 player or pager.

Galaxy Z Flip comes with an unexpectedly low-tech vibe

When it's folded up, Samsung's latest foldy phone feels a lot like an MP3 player or pager.

Galaxy Z Flip comes with an unexpectedly low-tech vibe

When it's folded up, Samsung's latest foldy phone feels a lot like an MP3 player or pager.

NSA: Russian Hackers are Hacking Major Email Servers

NSA says Russian Hackers are Hacking Major Email Servers. It has published a security warning about the exploit after Russians were caught.

Researchers thwart DDoS technique that threatened large-scale cyberattack

In October 2016, a cyberattack temporarily took down Amazon, Reddit, Spotify and Slack for users along the U.S.'s East Coast. Mirai, a botnet of hacked security cameras and internet routers, aimed a flood ...

Connect with your customers. Collaborate with your teams. Continue to grow your business.

Change is the only constant and the new normal is taking some getting used to. In the past couple of months, we have had to change the way we do business, how we support customers and how we interact with our teams.

telent and DGS installing world-class anti-drone system at major UK airport

BRISTOL, UK - telent, in collaboration with its technology partner Digital Global Systems (DGS), has agreed a three-year contract to install the CLEARKSY Drone Threat Management system at Bristol Airport, marking the first UK deployment of the system. The CLEARKSY Drone Threat Management system was developed by DGS in response to the rising threat of unauthorised drone usage at critical infrastructure sites, including airports. Its implementation at Bristol Airport, an international transport hub and one of the ten busiest airports in

100 Indian users warned of govt-backed phishing attacks: Google

100 Indian users warned of govt-backed phishing attacks: Google. In a blog post, Google said its Threat Analysis Group tracks more than 270 targeted or government-backed groups from over 50 countries. It, however, did not clarify which governments have targeted these users.

Google issued 1,755 warnings to users globally on government-backed attackers in April 2020

Google shared recent findings on government-backed phishing, threats and disinformation, as well as a new bulletin to share information about actions it has taken.

Google issued 1,755 warnings to users globally on govt-backed attackers in April

In a blog post, Google said its Threat Analysis Group (TAG) tracks more than 270 targeted or government-backed groups from over 50 countries. It, however, did not clarify which governments have targeted these users.

Google sends 1755 warnings to accounts targeted by state-backed attackers

WHO spoofs surge during coronavirus outbreak.

How to recover your TikTok account within 30 days of deleting it

You can easily recover your TikTok account if it was deleted in the past 30 days. Here's how to do it.

How to delete your Instagram account permanently, or temporarily deactivate it

You can easily delete your Instagram account if you no longer want to use it, or you can temporarily deactivate.

Realme Buds Q Heading to India with a Below $26 Price Tag

Realme Buds Q will soon make its way to the Indian market with an ultra affordable price tag. Find out more about the pricing and availability in this story

Realme's new smartwatch and fitness tracker might have Fitbit's devices beat

Realme's new range of products just launched, including a new smartphone, fitness tracker and smartwatch.

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 & Surface Earbuds Review

#1- ranked tech industry analyst Patrick Moorhead gives his review on the new Surface Headphones 2 that was released earlier this month alongside a plethora of new devices in their Surface lineup including Surface Book 3, the Surface Go 2, and the Surface Earbuds from Microsoft.

Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review: The Best Of Both Worlds

#1- ranked tech industry analyst Patrick Moorhead gives his review on the Surface Book 3 that was released earlier this month alongside a plethora of new devices in their Surface lineup including Surface Book 3, the Surface Go 2, the Surface Headphones 2, and the Surface Earbuds from Microsoft.

OnePlus 6, 6T, 7, 7T get Epic Game Store via new OxygenOS update

A new OxygenOS 10 update is rolling out for the OnePlus 6, 6T, 7 and 7T. It brings several improvements and Epic Games Store to the Game Space.

OxygenOS 10.3.3 brings 960fps video recording, lens stain detection, and more to the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 10.3.3 update for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. The update lets users record slow-motion videos at 960fps, adds a 'lens smudge detection' feature to the camera app, and more. It is rolling out in India and will be available globally in the coming weeks.

Latest OxygenOS update brings Epic Games to OnePlus devices in India

OnePlus is pushing out a new OxygenOS update to its last-gen devices which adds Epic Games to the Game Space. The update also brings several other improvements.

Bluetooth SIG and DiiA form IoT lighting partnership

The Bluetooth SIG has announced a partnership with DiiA, an alliance of companies from the lighting and sensor industries. The aim is to speed the adoption of IoT-enabled commercial lighting.

Nokia launches three new dirt-cheap Android phones in the U.S.

HMD Global has introduced three new Android phones in partnership with Cricket Wireless: Nokia C2 Tava, Nokia C5 Endi, and Nokia C2 Tennen.

New Nokia Android 10 phones available from Cricket Wireless

The last Cricket Wireless offers we featured here were the LG Harmony 3 and the LG Stylo 5 in the same month last year. More devices were released by the carrier since then and now we’re lear…

Nokia C5 Endi, Nokia C2 Tava & Nokia C2 Tennen launched on Cricket Wireless. All details inside

HMD has launched three new Nokia smartphones exclusive to Cricket wireless in the USA. The smartphones are mid-ranger Nokia C5 Endi and low-end smartphones Nokia C2 Tava, and Nokia C2 Tennen.

Google Just Gave Millions Of Users A Reason To Quit Chrome

Google engineers have revealed the Chrome browser has core weaknesses that will be difficult to fix...

Microsoft and Google collaborate on bringing Windows Spellcheck to Chromium-based browsers

Microsoft, in collaborationg with Google, brings the Windows Spellcheck feature to Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

How to enable Microsoft's Windows spellcheck on Google Chrome

Yesterday, Microsoft announced an improved spellcheck experience on Chromium web browsers. While it is enabled by default on Edge, Google has not enabled Windows spellcheck on Google Chrome.

OnePlus 6 and 6T get new OxygenOS 10.3.4 update with May security patch

OnePlus is rolling out a new OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T phones with the May 2020 Android security patch and a few bug fixes. The update also adds a new Work-Life Balance feature and the Epic Games store for users in India.

OnePlus 7 And OnePlus 7T Pro Gets New Oxygen OS Updates!

Oxygen IS 10.3.3 update rolls out in OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T pro. Check out all the details on the website and keep sharing it.

OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro updated in India with 960fps video and smudge detection in the camera

The features were recently spotted on an earlier build of Oxygen OS Open Beta.

OPPO Reno4 To Launch In China On 5 June; Specs Allegedly Leaked

The OPPO Reno4 was officially announced earlier this week, and today the company has confirmed that the device will launch in China next month on 5 June

Oppo Reno4 series to launch on June 5

More pictures and videos leak, confirm the unique colors once again.

Honor 30 Series Finally Going Global, Enters in Russia - Gizchina.com

Honor 30 has finally gone official with the device now officially launched in the Russian market. Here's the Russian pricing and launch offers of the series

Coronavirus: Latest data on new COVID-19 infections and deaths

The latest data on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus

The Best Features From Windows 10's Big May 2020 Update

Microsoft’s big May 2020 update for Windows 10 is here, and it’s packed with a bunch of new features and changes. This isn’t one of those subtle “security updates” that patches up a few bugs within Windows but doesn’t change your UI or how you interact with your operating system. It’s worth paying...

How to force your computer to download the Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Microsoft just managed to release the Windows 10 May 2020 Update in May, and many people are eager to get their hands on it -- but not everyone is being offered it straight away.

Everything you need to know about Settings on Windows 10 May 2020 Update

The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is here, and with it, you're getting an improved Settings app experience. In this guide, we'll dive deep into everything you need to know.

OnePlus 8 goes on special limited sale today: Price, specifications and features

The OnePlus 8 will be available via Amazon and OnePlus' website during the special limited sale today. Here's all you need to know.

OnePlus 8 5G special sale in India at 12 PM today

The OnePlus 8 series of flagship phones were made official in April. While the OnePlus 8 5G and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G have been available for purchase in some markets across the globe, India is one of the major regions where the sales of these phones have not started yet. The Chinese firm had planned …

OnePlus 8 will be Available for Sale Today at 12 Noon -

The OnePlus 8 series was launched in the global market on 14 April and after that on 20 April, the

John Lewis is giving customers a £100 gift card with selected electrical purchases

The offer is available to new and existing John Lewis members until June 9

Google Chrome now makes it easy to delete autocompleted suggested sites from the address bar

If you have been shopping for birthday gifts online, you may have a number of suggested sites in your auto-complete history you may want to keep private from others who happen to use your PC. Previously it has been rather difficult to selective remove sites from the list, requiring you to hover on the site […]

Google makes it even easier to delete unwanted URL suggestions in Chrome

Chrome 83 lets you hide specific suggestions from your search and browsing history with a single click.

The best soundbars for TV shows, movies and music in 2020

We've tested the best soundbars to boost your TV's audio.

Tidal adds Dolby Atmos Music support to TVs, speakers and soundbars

Subscribers to Tidal’s HiFi tier can access some improved sound smarts with the right kit

Tidal launches Dolby Atmos Music support for TVs, home speakers, and soundbars

Only for Tidal HiFi subscribers.

Neon Genesis Evangelion fans, this limited edition Oppo Ace 2 EVA is for you

Oppo has a knack for getting uniquely-themed smartphones right, like the Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition from 2019. Now, the Chinese smartphone makers have announced the Oppo Ace 2 EVA Limited Edition as a way to mark the 25th anniversary of the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series.

OPPO Reno Ace 2 EVA Limited Edition Looks Great Even For Non-EVA Fans

Following the OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition last year, the company has another special edition phone this year. It's the OPPO Reno Ace 2 EVA Limited

OPPO Unveils 'Evangelion' Edition Reno Ace 2 Phone

Limited to 10,000 units.

Razer Blade 15 Gets Power-Boosted With New Studio Edition

Boasting an 8-core Intel i7 and an Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics card.

The best laptops of 2020 in Australia: our picks of the top laptops on sale now

After thoroughly reviewing and comparing this year's laptops, we've picked the best ones currently available in Australia.

Save $500 on the Razer Blade Pro 17, and more of the best gaming laptop deals

No matter what your budget is, we've put together some of the best gaming laptop deals to help you get your head in the game.

Google to let users make Google Voice calls directly from Gmail

Google will soon allow GSuite users to make Google Voice calls directly from their Gmail inbox, the company said on Thursday. The search giant will allow all GSuite users with Google Voice licences to

Google Voice will soon let G Suite users make a call directly from Gmail

Google will be integrating its Voice service into Gmail, allowing users to make a call right from their inbox. The new capability will roll out to G Suite customers with Voice licenses.

Google integrates Google Voice into Gmail

Company continues to merge its G Suite services into Gmail for a more unified experience

Chromebooks managed through Google Family Link can now install any extensions

Earlier this month, Google whitelisted a few extensions for kids' Chromebooks managed via Family Link, like Zoom, Hangouts, and some educational

Getting started with Google Password Manager

Your brain is not an effective password manager. Google's got a better option.

How to change your Facebook password

If you lost your phone, were cyber attacked, or want to keep your account safe, you should change your Facebook password.

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite sells out within 20 seconds in India on first sale

The Moto G8 Power Lite went on its first sale today and it reportedly sold out within 20 seconds. The G8 Power Lite is Motorola's latest budget smartphone.

Moto G8 Power Lite with a 5,000 mAh battery will be available for purchase starting today

Moto G8 Power Lite is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 chipset and offers 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage.

Motorola One Vision Plus Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 665 and 4 GB RAM specs

Last year in May, Motorola unveiled the Exynos 9609 powered Motorola One Vision Android One smartphone. Recently, its enhanced edition dubbed as Motorola One Vision Plus was found listed at the Android Enterprise Recommended page. It appears that the company is planning to launch the phone soon as it has appeared on Geekbench benchmarks. Probably, …

Chrome moves to automatically block abusive notification requests

You won't have to endure annoying notification popups from random sites when using Chrome for much longer. Google is limiting them in the next update.

Google Chrome will roll out an anti-abusive notification tool on July 14

Google Chrome will start enforcing a new system in July that will provide protection to users against abusive permission requests or notifications from websites they visit. It'll be part of Chrome 84.

Google To Enable the Chrome Anti-Notification Spam System in July 2020

Google announced this week plans to enable its new anti-notification spam system in Chrome over the summer, with the release of Chrome 84, on July 12, 2020. From a report: Known internally as the "quieter notification permission UI," this Chrome component works by blocking sites from showing notific...

Huawei P40 launched in South Africa – Pricing and details

Huawei has launched its new P40 and P40 Pro high-end smartphones in South Africa.

Huawei Y7p: Differentiator for mid-market smartphones remains camera quality

Promoted | Smartphones in developing nations play a crucial role in economic development – but it’s preserving memories, and getting arty, that sways most consumers.

OPPO may be closer than ever to having its own Kirin-esque series of chips

According to a new report, the mobile device OEM OPPO is making progress with its dream of constructing a team to rival Huawei's HiSilicon division. This would enable it to build its own in-house chipsets, as this company and Samsung do. The move may enhance OPPO's efficacy as a global electronics player.

Scientists from gnomAD Consortium release first set of discoveries on human genetic variation

For the last eight years, the Genome Aggregation Database Consortium (and its predecessor, the Exome Aggregation Consortium, or ExAC), has been working with geneticists around the world to compile and study more than 125,000 exomes and 15,000 whole genomes from populations around the world.

Fitness wearables provide early-warnings for Covid symptoms, study finds

US News: WASHINGTON DC: Preliminary research has found that constant stream of data from wearable devices such as Oura rings, Fitbits and Apple Watches reveal .

Half of coronavirus cases in Washington state are under the age of 40

The coronavirus is moving from older to younger residents in Washington state. Half of the confirmed cases in Washington by early May are under the age of 40, marking a significant shift from the

This 10,000mAh battery smartphone cost ~RM1261 only

If you've heard of Oukitel before, then you should know that it's a brand that usually emphasizes on having big battery packs. Called as Oukitel WP6, this smartphone is carrying a 10,000mAh battery and even has 18W fast charging technology. In fact, you can even purchase it for $289.99 (~RM1261) and have free shipping via AliExpress.

This rugged smartphone has a massive 10,000mAh battery and it's on sale right now

Plenty of features for not a lot of money.

Xiaomi will launch ‘thin & light’ and ‘gaming’ laptops in India, No entry-level affordable models

Xiaomi India has begun to tease the launch of Mi-branded laptops in India. A new teaser shared by the brand today gives us a glimpse of the model it is going to launch first. Also, the company’s chief business officer shared some details about the laptops they are going to release in India. Xiaomi has …

Xiaomi hints at Mi branded laptops for India, takes on Dell, HP and Asus in a new teaser

In a hint that Xiaomi is all set to enter the laptops market in India, the company has now shared a new teaser that directly targets competing brands such as Acer, Dell and Lenovo.

Xiaomi Mi series laptops won't be cheap in India, will target power users and gamers

Xiaomi has hinted its upcoming laptops won't be targeting the affordable segment. The Mi branded laptops will target power users and gaming laptops.

Samsung's Next Galaxy Watch Appears on FCC Listing, Reveals More Information - Gizchina.com

Samsung's net-gen Galaxy Watch wearable has now appeared on the FCC listing revealing more information along the way. Here's what we now know about it.

Samsung's next smartwatch just got certified, confirming many features

A new Samsung Galaxy Watch has been certified by the FCC, complete with a partial specs list.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3: what we want to see

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 could land soon with more storage and a bigger battery.

Nokia 43-inch Smart TV Might Go Official on June 4 in India via Flipkart - Gizchina.com

Last year, Nokia forayed into the smart television space with its 55-inch Ultra HD 4K offering. HMD Global’s subsidiary is now planning to expand the ...

The launch page of Nokia 43-inch Smart TV with 4K UHD LED display is up at Flipkart. Launch date and major spec confirmed

We recently reported about the possibility of Flipkart launching the 43-inch Nokia Smart TV on June 4. Now, Flipkart has not only confirmed the launch date but has also confirmed about all major features of the Smart TV on the launch page.

Google unveils new Sodar augmented reality tool that creates a six-foot ring around you on your phone screen to help you follow social distancing rules

Google has released a new augmented reality tool that help its users follow social distancing rules during the coronavirus pandemic.

New Google tool helps you enforce social distancing with your camera

Google has launched a new experimental web-app dubbed Sodar that uses augmented reality to help you enforce social distancing in public.

New photos show off the cancelled Google Pixel 4a XL

Google is expected to announce the Google Pixel 4a soon. The company, however, has decided not to launch the Google Pixel 4a XL but a new leak gives us a

Canceled Google Pixel 4a XL prototype shown off in photos

Some photos of a prototype rear panel of Pixel 4a XL have surfaced online giving us a glimpse at how the device would have looked. Google has shelved its plans of launching a Pixel 4a XL this year.

Vivo X50 Pro full specifications and pricing leaked

Vivo is all set to unleash the Vivo X50 5G and Vivo X50 Pro 5G smartphones on June 1 in China. Yesterday, a Chinese tipster had leaked the specifications of the Vivo X50 smartphone. Another tipster has shared an image on Weibo through the specs of the X50 Pro have been revealed. The leaked image …

Xiaomi is launching a brand new variant of its laptop targeted at India

The laptop that Xiaomi is set to launch in India isn't a part of the current Mi Notebook portfolio. The Chinese manufacturer will instead launch a customized variant targeted at the Indian market.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Showcases Potential Of Windows On Snapdragon, One-Ups Microsoft

A Windows on Arm machine like the Samsung Galaxy Book S may not be a panacea for all laptop requirements, but for the majority of mainstream consumer use cases, it will indeed just work and with killer battery life and ubiquitous connectivity.

Samsung's new Galaxy Book Flex borrows the Note 10's S Pen

Samsung has announced its lineup of laptops for 2020, including a new convertible in the form of the Galaxy Book Flex

Samsung Galaxy A31 Now Available In Malaysia; Priced At RM1099

Back in March, Samsung announced the Galaxy A31, but did not mention when it will arrive on our shores. But local retailer DirectD has begun selling the

Nokia Mobile toyed with the idea of Foldable Nokia smartphones but put the project on hold a few months back

HMD aka Nokia Mobile has been actively toying with many smartphone innovations and design ideas for disrupting the smartphone market. One of the examples of such ideas was the Light’s array camera technology on Nokia 9 PureView. Though with lack of support from Light the smartphone couldn’t live up to its potential.

Nokia foldable phone project is still alive

Nokia Anew, a very good and usually reliable source of all things about Nokia phones, tweeted information that might define the state of Nokia Mobile, a project which HMD Global has been running fo…

Samsung Galaxy Note20's battery could be 4,300 mAh after all

This has been inferred by digging through a certification database.

AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPU may use TSMC's 5nm+ process -

AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPU may use TSMC's 5nm+ process. As of now, there is no official confirmation to this report. Just speculations.

Zen 3-based Ryzen 4000 desktop chips reportedly built on TSMC's 5nm process

The claim is from DigiTimes (via Tom’s Hardware), which does have a slightly hit-and-miss record when it comes to these things. It states that TSMC is expected to start volume production of an enhanced version of its 5nm finFET process…

Best flash drives of 2020: USB memory sticks for all your data storage needs

Forget that pile of old USB pen drives in your desk, it's time to upgrade to the best flash drives on the market.

25 Best File Sharing Websites To Share Large Files Online [2020 Edition]

We are going to share some of the best file sharing websites where you can easily send large files to another computer over the internet.

Apple is now selling refurbished models of the iPhone XR for $499

Two years after the initial launch, Apple has started selling refurbished models of the iPhone XR on its website. Price begins at $499 for the 64 GB variant and goes up to $639 for the 256 GB variant.

Apple Is Now Selling Refurbished iPhone XR Models Through Its Online Store – Pricing Starts at $499

You can now purchase refurbished iPhone XR models directly from the Apple store, and you can save a lot of money doing so too

Hulu Offers Watch Party Feature

The first streaming platform to offer a built-in service.

Hulu launches experimental watch party feature

Hulu has started testing a watch party feature. It's available only on the web and up to eight persons can be accommodated in a single session, though they'll need to subscribe to its ad-free tier.

Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro launched in India; check price and specs

The Hot 9 Pro will go on sale from June 5 whereas the Hot 9 will be available on Flipkart from June 8.

Infinix Hot 9, Hot 9 Pro launched in India; Price and specifications

The Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro smartphones have gone official today in India. The series comes with a large-sized punch-hole displays, quad rear cameras and massive batteries. The Hot 9 lineup has arrived with a starting price of Rs. 8,499 (~$112). Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro price The Infinix Hot 9 …

Apple offers new customised Macs in India ahead of its expansion

Buyers in India can now order MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, Mac Pro and i-Mac with specific configurations of memory, storage or powerful graphics card, as first reported by Tech Crunch

Apple deals on AirPods, iPhone, MacBooks still running with Memorial Day prices

We've rounded up the best Apple Memorial Day sales on AirPods, iPhone, MacBooks, Apple Watch, and more.

Redmi K30 Pro Gets 400 Yuan Price Cut For 618 Sales in China - Gizchina.com

Redmi K30 Pro Is A Highend Mid-Range Smartphone and for 618 Sales, Xiaomi is bringing a sale on the phone for a limited time only.

Infinix Hot 9, Hot 9 Pro with quad-rear camera launched in India

After launching the cheapest pop-up camera phone, Inifinix has announced a new smartphone series in India, the Hot 9.

Samsung's global wearables shipments grew by 71% for the first quarter of 2020

The latest IDC report on the wearables market (for the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020)) shows that its watch sector declined. However, this shortfall was addressed by gains made by the audio and band categories. Apple remained the #1 brand in terms of shipments, although Samsung posted the greatest year-on-year (YoY) growth.

IDC: Hearables market on the rise, but smartwatch sales have declined in Q1 2020

Global shipments for wearables went up by 29.7% YoY with 72.6 million units shipped.

Tweet scheduling comes to Twitter.com

You don’t need to use Tweetdeck or any other third-party app to schedule tweets anymore: The social network now lets you schedule tweets right from its website. Twitter has been experimenting with the feature since last year and started giving select users access to it in early May.

Twitter now lets you schedule tweets — here’s how

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Earlier this month, we reported that Twitter is rolling out a ‘schedule tweet’ option to some users. Now, the social network is making the feature available for all desktop users, so […]

Renders reveal that the canned Pixel 4a XL would’ve had two cameras

All rumors suggest that Google will only release the Pixel 4a in one size, even though there is some evidence that the company initially also worked on an

McLaren confirms that it is no longer working with OnePlus

McLaren has just acknowledged that its partnership with OnePlus has ended. The company doesn't explicitly state why the nearly two-year-old endeavor came to an end and hopes that it can work with OnePlus in the future. OnePlus still might release a limited-edition version of its upcoming flagship later in the year, though.

The OnePlus and McLaren partnership is officially over

McLaren confirmed that its short but sweet collaboration with the phone maker has ended as originally planned.

Xiaomi sends its greetings to laptop makers as it plans on entering the Indian market

Xiaomi has sent a customary ‘Hello’ to various laptop makers, announcing its entry into the Indian market with its latest generation of laptops. The Chinese tech giant shared a tweet from its official Xiaomi India account. Hey there 👋, @Dell_IN, @Acer_India, @HPIndia, @Lenovo_in, @ASUSIndia. We guess it's time to say, Hello! pic.twitter.com/5jYcriEeFQ — Mi India …

Apple now sells refurbished iPhone XRs

Starting at $499

VMware Workstation Player 15.5.5

VMware heeft versie 15.5.5 Workstation Player uitgebracht. Player is gratis software waarmee virtuele machines kunnen worden gemaakt en gedraaid. Voor commercieel gebruik wordt echter wel een vergoeding gevraagd. Het is simpel gezegd een vereenvoudigde uitvoering van andere VMware-producten, zoals Workstation Pro, Server en ESX Server. Ook de virtual machines van Microsoft Virtual PC en Symantec LiveState Recovery-disks worden ondersteund. Daarnaast kunnen verschillende voorgeïnstalleerde virtual machines via deze pagina worden binnengehaald, zoals Debian, Ubuntu en Fedora. In versie 15.5.5 is ondersteuning voor Microsoft virtualization-based security toegevoegd en zijn er enkele problemen verholpen. What's New

How to choose a start page background in the Vivaldi browser

If you have just started using the Vivaldi browser, you will find many interesting options and features that give you complete control over your browsing experience. You can set all

How to manage window appearance in the Vivaldi browser

Chrome, Edge, and Firefox are the most popular browsers, but there are many others that you can download that come with many awesome features. One of the browsers you should

Samsung’s Exynos 992 may be a 5nm chip for the Galaxy Note 20 with ARM’s new CPU and GPU designs

A report by ZDNet Korea says the upcoming Exynos 992 SoC will be a 5nm chip for the Galaxy Note 20, featuring the ARM Cortex-A78 CPU and Mali-G78 GPU.

Google Pixel 4a XL leaks may show us what the apparently-canceled phone looked like

Apparently, the Google Pixel 4a XL has been canceled, but that hasn't stopped some people leaking renders of the thing.

OnePlus to make affordable phones again, CEO Pete Lau confirms

Back when OnePlus One was released in 2014, the Shenzhen, China-based company had a vision of bringing excellent phones at the most affordable prices ever known. The strategy worked as they were co…

Foxsemicon to enjoy revenue growth in 2020

Semiconductor equipment maker Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, an affiliate of the Foxconn Group, is expected to post on-year revenue growth in 2020, according to industry sources.

Highlights of the day: Several IT enterprises to enjoy robust 2H20

Despite the impact from the coronavirus pandemic, several IT enterprises are still having good visibility for the second half of 2020 with Nanya expecting to continue picking up in the third quarter because of demand from remote work and online studying. Meanwhile, Mitac is enjoying an ongoing ramp-up of , which are likely to last into the second half. , despite US' new trade ban on Huawei, still expects its performance to continue rising for the latter half of the year.

This Is The Cancelled Google Pixel 4a XL

Images of the cancelled Google Pixel 4a XL have just surfaced. The phone actually appeared in both renders, and real-life images. Well, kind of. Renders

T-Mobile Galaxy S9 and S9+ security updates now rolling out

After updating the Galaxy S20 series phones earlier this week, T-Mobile is now pushing out updates to a couple of former Samsung flagships. The T-Mobile Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now being updated to versions G960USQS7DTE1 and G965USQS7DTE1, respectively. These are smaller updates, and the only item mentioned on the official changelogs are the May 2020 Android security patches. T-Mo has confirmed that these updates are now rolling out, so ... [read full article]

New report details how Sprint’s 2.5GHz spectrum is improving T-Mobile 5G

We already know that the 2.5GHz spectrum that T-Mobile gained as part of its merger with Sprint is having a positive effect on T-Mo’s 5G network, because we saw last week that some speed tests in New York City were breaking the 1Gbps barrier. But today a new report has come out that sheds a bit more light on the impact Sprint’s 2.5GHz airwaves are having. In Philadelphia, Ookla Speedtest’s Milan Milanovic found that 5G download ... [read full article]

Stay connected and save AU$70 on Amazon’s Echo Show 8

Amazon discounted the Echo Show 8 by a massive 31%.

Phantasy Star Online 2's Microsoft Store Launch Has Been A Mess

Eight years after its original release, scifi MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2 finally became available on PC in North America yesterday. The only problem? It came exclusively to the Microsoft Store, leading to all sorts of errors and complications for many players....

Raspberry Pi 4 Now Available With 8GB of RAM, 64-Bit OS

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Pixel 4a XL back cover shows the dual camera that could have been

The smaller Pixel 4a will launch with a single camera, the XL could have offered Pixel 4-class hardware but Google axed the project.

PS5 DualSense controller may get wireless charging and extra buttons add-on

Seems there are still secrets to be revealed about the DualSense gamepad.

UK D10 plan to provide alternatives to Huawei

The UK has come up with a plan to provide alternative sources to China for telecoms, pharmaceuticals and other key supplies.

iQOO 3 gets a price cut, now available for Rs 31,990 in India

The offer will be applicable on all iQOO3 variants starting May 29 till June 15, the company said in a statement

Microsoft discounts Surface Pro 7 with bundles including Type Cover keyboard

These Surface Pro deals offer high value bundles with free keyboards and a range of configurations to choose from.

China Internet user base over 903 million at end of 1Q20, says CNNIC

The number of Internet users in China increased to an estimated 903.59 million at the end of the first quarter of 2020, according to the latest semiannual survey conducted by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC).

VMware CEO After Storming Quarter: “Tech is Stronger than GDP”

VMware CEO: "Tech is stronger than GDP, and software and cloud is stronger than tech."

Iconscout can bring new life to any web design project

TLDR: A two-year subscription to an Iconscout Unlimited Icons Plan gives you access to more than 2 million royalty-free icons to use in any of your web design projects. In one quick glance, you get it. That’s the whole purpose of an icon. If your eye can scan across a screen, find a simple recognizable […]

The new GPU-Z update adds support for 10th-gen Intel Core processors and the Windows 10 May 2020 update

TechPowerUp has announced a new version (2.32.0) of its popular GPU-Z tool. It adds support for a number of new cards and CPUs, 10th-gen Intel silicon included. This update also includes the more granular detection of stepping in Comet Lake-S processors.

HomeKit air-purifier goes on sale in US on June 15; new Onvis HomeKit camera

The HomeKit-compatible air-purifier from Vocolinc will go on sale in the US from June 15. The Vocolinc PureFlow Air Purifier had previously been put up for pre-order in Europe. The company says it’s also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant … HomeKit air-purifier Vocolinc made the announcement in a Facebook post Meet the smart, sophisticated, […]

Leaked Pixel 4a XL Renders Show the Model Would Have Shipped With Dual Rear Cameras if It Went Into Production

The Pixel 4a XL design has been leaked courtesy of the latest renders, and it shows that the device would ship with two rear cameras

Samsung continues to offer free phone sanitising service, all brands are welcome

Samsung Malaysia is still offering free UV-Light phone sanitising service at its service centres. This complimentary service isn’t just limited to Samsung Galaxy owners as all non-Samsung mobile devices are also welcome.

Working from home: 15 tips from someone who’s done it for 22 years

How to make working from home really work for you

These Are The Cheapest iPhones You Can Buy Right Now

Buying a new iPhone doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank, and I firmly believe that most people don’t need to spend $1,500 or more on the latest and greatest model. In the video above, I compare the three cheapest iPhones that Apple currently sells....

Vodafone Great British Tech Appeal Will Redistribute 10k Phones and Tablets to Those in 'Digital Poverty'

Vodafone is has announced that it's partnering with Barnardo's for the Great British Tech Appeal, to get 10,000 phones and tablets to the people that need them most.

Rumor: AMD’s 7nm “Vermeer” Zen 3 desktop CPUs to be succeeded by “Warhol” Ryzen 5000 series CPU lineup

According to a recent tweet posted by "MebiuW", coming via "Videocardz", one Codename for AMD's future Ryzen 5000 series Zen 3 processor lineup has been spotted.

Business runs in the family: After 'gold-plated' Samsung Folds, Pablo Escobar's brother tries to sell refurbished iPhone 11 Pros for $499

CCBalance adds an audio balance slider to Control Center

With CCBalance, you can adjust your iPhone’s audio balance directly from Control Center without navigating the Settings app.

Put Hash Browns Inside Your Breakfast Sandwich

I am fanatically passionate about breakfast sandwiches. I love how customisable (and therefore deeply personal) they are; more than any other food, a person’s breakfast sandwich order tells you a lot about their character. Mine says one thing loud and clear: This bitch loves potatoes....

These are all the features killed by Microsoft in Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Cortana’s consumer skills, or some of them, have got the chop, among other features.

OnePlus 8 Pro Receives OxygenOS 10.5.9, Color Filter Camera is Now Disabled

OnePlus 8 Pro is receiving the new OxygenOS 10.5.9 which disables the much controversial Color Filter camera for the time being.

Microsoft Flight Simulator developers discuss the game's complicated flight systems

The latest episode of the Microsoft Flight Simulator discovery series goes into massive detail on navigation data, flight planning, and flight systems in the game.

Back cover shows off what the cancelled Pixel 4a XL could have been

After a while, it became clear that Google would not be launching a Pixel 4a XL this time around. However, that doesn't mean they weren't working on one.

Letter - Prioritising mental health for learners amid and post-Covid-19

Learners, teachers, parents and the government cannot wait for education to return to its traditional classroom setting. The Covid-19 pandemic appears to be under control in Namibia and some education stakeholders have agreed that schools should commence on 3 June 2020, for pupils in critical grades, especially in grade 11 and 12. However, this should be conducted in a strategic manner, taking all impacts of Covid-19 into consideration, to ensure that when school starts, teaching and learning is carried out effectively.

Huawei nova 7i Hits Kenya Stores at KES 30000

The Huawei nova 7i is here. The device will be available in retail stores beginning today. As we expected, it costs KES 30000. We have since discussed its offerings, and we know it is in a dangerous segment that is also served by other competitors. The discussion is more of a comparison alongside Samsung Galaxy […]

Skullcandy unveils a new range of wireless earbuds

Skullcandy is catering for every taste with their new range of wireless earbuds, that are also remarkably affordable.

Sennheiser India’s Kapil Gulati on life beyond work

From iPad, Tag Heuer, Adidas and Asics, among others are some of this favourite brands

iPhone 13 Leak Suggests Four-Camera Setup

One of them going up to 64 megapixels.

Softbank-backed Coupang becomes central to new South Korean COVID-19 outbreak | ZDNet

Over 100 new cases have been linked to Coupang facilities.

OPPO rolls out ColorOS 7 for its smartphones in India

OPPO, a global smartphone brand, announced the rollout plan of its official version of the ColorOS 7 operating system (based on Android 10) on Thursday for India. Since April, OPPO users have been rec

PS5 backwards compatibility may require updates to support more PS4 games

According to a now-deleted PlayStation post, the PS5's backwards compatibility library may be extended through system updates.

Samsung's next cheap phones may bring back a useful, legacy tech

A new rumor suggests Samsung may be bringing back removable batteries to its Galaxy A series of phones.

How can light supercharge the future of data?

The future of expanding our wireless capabilities lies in leveraging the light spectrum.

US opens 6GHz band for Wi-Fi

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has allocated its 6GHz spectrum to un-licensed use, opening 5.925 – 7.125GHz for uses such as Wi-Fi in the US.

Logitech G915 TKL gaming keyboard review

The Logitech G915 TKL delivers wireless gaming in a compact package for a high price.

Link to Aarogya Setu app puts Mobikwik in trouble with Google

Xiaomi is working on a Dimensity 1000+ smartphone

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ supports the industry’s highest 144Hz refresh rate and SA and NSA dual-mode 5G.

Steve Carell uses Google Pixel 3 XL and BlackBerry KeyOne in Netflix’s ‘Space Force’

Announced over a year ago, the latest show from The Office's Steve Carell and Greg Daniels premiered today on Netflix. Google Pixel Space Force...

ACT Fibernet hikes broadband rates in 8 Indian cities - here's why

The fiber-to-home internet service provider has announced that the hikes would range between 2 and 4% though in the case of select plans the upward revision could be higher.

Algorithm quickly simulates a roll of loaded dice

The fast and efficient generation of random numbers has long been an important challenge. For centuries, games of chance have relied on the roll of a die, the flip of a coin, or the shuffling of cards ...

Microsoft introduces major Azure Cosmos DB changes

Microsoft has announced significant updatesto its NoSQL platform.

People are rubbing dishwasher tablets on their dirty clothes, with great results

They look like brand new clothes.

Xiaomi Mi 10 128GB version to get a price cut from June 1st -

Xiaomi Mi 10 128GB version to get a price cut from June 1st. Its quite interesting that a three months old flagship smartphone is getting a discount

UDOO BOLT GEAR is an affordable mini PC powered by AMD's Ryzen Embedded APUs, offers Arduino support

This mini PC is designed for industrial or commercial applications that require rapid prototyping, as well as for entertainment and DIY projects like arcade-style video game systems, as it comes with the latest Arduino programmable coprocessor.

New OnePlus Buds Could Cause Problems For Google Pixel Buds

Google proved wireless earbuds could be smart, but now it has competition from OnePlus.

Android 11 Beta launch event will be live streamed on June 3rd

Google I/O, the technology giant’s annual developers conference, has been canceled this year because of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the company has decided to have an exclusive launch event for the upcoming major Android version — Android 11. The company will be hosting a launch event on 3rd June for the Android 11 Beta …

Meizu dual-screen smartphone leak shows rounded secondary screen and Samsung chipset

Meizu, which recently launched its flagship Meizu 17th smartphone in its home country China. The company has worked on some interesting smartphone designs and now a smartphone with dual display setup has been leaked online. The leaked image shows that the phone has a secondary screen on the back panel. It also shows that the …

Pricing! Fiat SA adds new Fullback 2,4Di-D 4x2 AT to double-cab range

Fiat South Africa has quietly expanded its Fullback double-cab range with the addition of a new 2,4Di-D 4x2 AT derivative.

Samsung SDI injects capital into JV for EV battery materials

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said Friday it has started injecting capital into EcoPro EM, a joint venture with EcoPro BM, a supplier of electric vehicle battery materials to Samsung. According to Samsung SDI, it will fund a total of 120 billion won ($96.9 million) with EcoPro BM into EcoPro EM. Samsung SDI and EcoPro BM will contribute 48 billion won and 72 billion won, respectively, to control 40 percent...

Apple Loop: Stunning iPhone 12 Leaks, Apple’s Massive iPhone Problem, MacBook Pro’s Mistake

This week’s Apple headlines; new video of the iPhone 12, a serious iOS hack that hurst everyone, a new display for your MacBook Pro, the iPad losing its number one spot, AirPods win the lockdown broadcasts, and more...

Microsoft Issues Windows 10 Update Warning

Microsoft has released a massive Windows 10 update, but confirmed it contains a lot of problems...

HP’s high-resolution Reverb G2 is a $599 headset for VR gaming

Preorders open today for a fall launch.

Ponmagal Vandhal Full HD Available For Free Download Online on Tamilrockers and Other Torrent Sites

Tamilrockers leaks Amazon Prime's Ponmagal Vandhal, featuring Jyothika, for HD Download.

GeForce Now's New Opt-In Policy Wins Back At Least One Developer

Winter survival game The Long Dark was removed from Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming platform back in March after its developer said the game had been added without their consent. Now it’s coming back, following changes to the service that make GeForce Now opt-in only....

Five tech accessories you need for working from home

Here is a list five tech accessories which you can order online right now to help build your own personal office at home.

Samsung’s Blockchain Wallet Integrates With Gemini Crypto Exchange

Gemini, the crypto asset exchange founded by the Winklevoss Twins, has become the first exchange to partner with Samsung, the companies announced on Thursday. S

Honor View30 and Honor View30 Pro 5G grab Magic UI 3.1 updates as Mate 20 Pro receives new EMUI 10.1 build

The Honor View30 and View30 Pro 5G have grabbed new updates, as has the Mate 20 Pro. Running Magic UI 3.1 and EMUI 10.1 respectively, the updates will arrive as OTAs.

Two Way Mirror Improves Video Conferencing

Like everyone lately, [Matt] has been spending more time doing video conferencing lately. The problem is you naturally want to look at the screen, but that means you aren’t looking at the cam…

Tarot Machine Flips Through Fate’s Rolodex

Were tarot card readers deemed non-essential in your part of the world (and do you think they saw it coming?) More than ever, we all need diversions that are for entertainment purposes only. And wh…

China's Didi Chuxing raises over $500 million for autonomous driving unit

The ridehailing giant said the round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and marks the first time Didi's autonomous driving business has brought in external funding since it was established.

And It Begins… All the Windows 10 v2004 Known Issues as Confirmed by Microsoft Itself

Windows 10 Bugs: Here is the complete list of Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update, known issues acknowledged by Microsoft itself.

Samsung Group heir summoned again over succession-related allegations

South Korean prosecutors called in Samsung Group heir Lee Jae-yong again Friday as part of an investigation into a controversial merger between two Samsung units. The summons came three days after Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee was questioned for 17 hours about suspicions surrounding the 2015 merger of two major affiliates: Samsung C&T Corp. and Cheil Industries Inc. Prosecutors suspect Samsung's top man...

Transport pass sales indicate recovery

Passes sold in May in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (AML) indicate a significant recovery in relation to April, although they correspond to only 30 percent of the average of passes acquired during the first quarter of this year.

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G gets virtual-reality hands-on experience as well

After providing customers a Mi 10 Youth VR experience, Xiaomi is now doing the same with the its flagship - Xiaomi Mi 10.

Snapdragon 7c Chromebook Appears To Mix Up The Budget Playing Field

A mysterious new Chromebook has now reportedly appeared at Geekbench, touting Qualcomm's budget-minded Snapdragon 7c platform. The device, codenamed

IPhone 11 Most Popular Smarty

SAN FRANCISCO: And the world’s most popular smartphone is …. (drum roll). You guessed it, another Apple, the iPhone 11 to be correct.

Refurbished iPhone XR units are now available for sale in the US on Apple's website

Refurbished Apple iPhone XR models are now available for purchase on Apple's website. The 64GB version costs $499, while the 128GB and 256GB variants retail at $539 and $629, respectively. Apple says that all phones come with a new battery, along with a one-year warranty.

Google Suddenly Reverses Major Chrome COVID-19 Security Move

Google will now proceed in rolling out controversial cookie changes that could cause some websites to break.

Infinix partners with Imint for its Vidhance stabilization solution

The Infinix Note 7 is the first smartphone from the brand to feature Vidhance.

Microsoft Releases W10 Update

SEATTLE: Microsoft is starting to release the latest twice-annual update to Windows 10, featuring enhancements to the longstanding Notepad app and a way to find your cursor in a sea of text.

Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G UW is headed to Verizon

The name has been revealed through a regulatory filing.

JEE, NEET admit card 15 days before tests

The admit card for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2020 and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG-2020 will be released 15 days before the tests. An official notice was released by National Testing Agency (NTA). After a long wait of two months, the final dates of Joint

Small Businesses Can Bypass Complicated GAAP Rules For Crypto Accounting

Small businesses can follow tax basis accounting for crypto and avoid cumbersome GAAP rules

Mergers between galaxies trigger activity in their core

Active galactic nuclei (AGNs) play a major role in galaxy evolution. Astronomers from the University of Groningen and Netherlands Institute for Space Research have now used a record-sized sample of galaxies to confirm that galaxy mergers have a positive effect on igniting AGNs.

Survey: 26% of Navajo Tech students lack Internet, computers

A survey conducted by Navajo Technical University found that around 26% of its students lack access to either the Internet or a computer.

OnePlus is disabling the Photochrome mode on the 8 Pro globally

Initially, it said that this would only affect Hydrogen OS and phones in China. Now, an Oxygen OS update is rolling out globally to disable the feature.

Dell Hit By Coronavirus But Wins Millions In Govt Deals

SYDNEY: In its third year in a row, Dell Australia has posted a drop in profits. This year the company posted an after-tax profit of just over AU$31 million for the financial period ended January 31, 2020, slightly down from the $33.6 million recorded in 2019.

Big problems with the latest Windows 10 update

The May 2020 update for Microsoft Windows, which was released yesterday, already has 10 known issues.

What To Do If Your Old LiveJournal Password Was Leaked

I love getting emails from Firefox Monitor that tell me my email was found in a brand-new data breach. Adding insult to injury is when it’s an email for a service I haven’t used for a decade. And the Triple Crown of this scenario is when that service is Livejournal—you know, that place everyone blogged before...

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Rumoured To Be In Production

The Galaxy Fold 2 is tipped to launch in August – potentially alongside the Galaxy Note 20 at the Galaxy Unpacked event – with South Korean newspaper Hankook Ilbo reporting that Samsung has commenced mass production of smartphone parts at its main partners.

Latvia develops mobile app to help halt spread of COVID-19

Latvian-developed mobile app Apturi Covid [Stop Covid] meets requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) because it does not use data from the global positioning system (GPS) to track its users, said the president of LLC Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) Juris Binde at the presentation of the app.

Poynting webinar – Taking Fixed Wireless Access from bits to bytes

On 3 June Poynting Antennas is hosting a webinar where they will discuss how Fixed Wireless Access, using outdoor antennas, can save a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) money.

Rubber chicken Toto cover - Offbeat

Africa by Toto is covered by rubber chicken toy

Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone XR units in the US

Does that even make sense when you can get a new iPhone SE (2020) for $400? The older phone still has a couple of advantages.