At its Computex 2016 keynote, Intel announced that its 7th generation Kaby Lake processors will be available to consumers by the end of the year. Mass production of the processors will commence on the 14nm node starting next month.
Intel has unveiled its Broadwell-E lineup of processors. This is the first time consumers be able to slot in a 10-core processor. The flagship in the Broadwell-E series is the Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition, which will retail for an astounding $1,723.
Samsung has announced that it is mass-producing the first NVMe SSD that fits into a single ball grid array, fitting all of the SSD components — NAND flash memory, DRAM and controller — in an area not larger than that of a coin. Called PM971-NVMe, the SSDs will be available in capacities up to 512GB.
If you've ever built a custom PC, you understand the challenges in getting all the components to work. At Computex 2016, ASUS is looking to alleviate some of that burden with its ROG Avalon, a modular PC that lets you add or remove components with ease.
ASUS is setting its sights on the Surface Pro 4 with its latest Transformers 2-in-1s. The Transformer 3 Pro and Transformer 3 feature 12.6-inch displays with a resolution of 2880 x 1920 resolution with a pixel density of 275 ppi, and come with an integrated kickstand as well as portable keyboards.
ASUS kicked off Computex 2016 with the ZenBook 3, the latest iteration in its flagship ultraportable series. Weighing just two pounds and with a thickness of 11.9mm, the ZenBook 3 is lighter and thinner than the 12-inch MacBook, which comes in at 2.03 pounds and 12.3mm.
On the heels of last week's announcement, it is now being reported that the head of Microsoft India's mobile unit Ajey Mehta — along with 60-70 sales and marketing staff — will move to HMD Global.
Popular BitTorrent client Torrex is exploring the possibility of making its app available on the Xbox One. With the Unified Windows Store launching later this year — paving the way for UWP apps to make their way to the console — the Xbox One should see a noticeable uptick in the number of apps.
Acer has launched two new models in its affordable Switch lineup of 2-in-1s. The Switch V 10 and Switch One 10 feature detachable 10-inch multi-touch displays, quad-core Atom CPUs, and Windows 10.
Acer's latest 32-inch 4K monitor is a thing of beauty. Aimed at video and creative professionals, the BM320 offers a near bezel-less display, covering 100% of the Adobe RGB color gamut and 10-bit color depth.
ASUS is all set to unveil a new model in the Zenbook series at Computex next week, called the Zenbook Flip UX560. As the name suggests, the notebook features a hinge that lets you rotate the screen by 180 degrees, much like what Lenovo offers in the Yoga series.
Indian carriers are making 4G widely available in the country, and it looks like they're starting to trial next-generation 5G services. Nokia Networks is in discussion with telecom vendors over 5G feasibility trials.
Microsoft has announced that it is restructuring its smartphone business, laying off 1,850 employees associated with its hardware division. The move will impact 1,350 jobs at Microsoft's Finland unit, and an additional 500 jobs globally. Microsoft will undertake an impairment and restructuring charge of $950 million, of which $200 million is earmarked for severance payments.
Netflix has announced that it will be the exclusive streaming service to offer Disney movies — including Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar films — on the U.S. pay TV circuit. Netflix signed the agreement with Disney in 2012, and the deal will go into effect from September.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will be in Delhi on May 30, where he will interact with young achievers, entrepreneurs, developers, and students. Nadella will also take part in an hour-long session with the top CEOs of corporate India, which is commissioned by the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Netflix has launched Fast.com, a web page that lets you quickly run a speed test to determine the download speeds you're getting from your internet service provider. The page automatically starts running a download test as soon as it loads.
Nokia is getting back into the world of phones and tablets. The Finnish vendor has licensed its name and IP to HMD, a newly-minted entity tasked with creating a portfolio of devices running Android that carry Nokia's iconic name.
While 4G has been rolling out in India since 2012, the segment will see its largest expansion this year. Reliance Jio is set to debut its long-awaited service, while Airtel, Idea, and Vodafone are aggressively expanding into more cities. Here's what you need to know about the state of 4G in India.
Forza Motorsport 6: Apex has picked up its first update, which includes UI and performance fixes. While there isn't an option to unlock the framerates yet — that's said to be coming in a future update — you can now disable Vsync.
After introducing a standalone desktop app for Windows and Mac users earlier this week, WhatsApp is bringing added functionality to its web client. You can now send documents directly from WhatsApp Web.