Google’s Nexus series of smartphones is perhaps one of the most recognizable brand of Android devices in the market. Despite its popularity, recent rumors claim that Google is planning to end its Nexus legacy and replace it with a new brand name, Pixel.
Tech giant Google recently announced that Project Ara will be suspended. Project Ara is Google’s ambitious undertaking to bring a modular smartphone into the market.
The drama following the aftermath of the “DOTA 2” The International 2016 Tournament continues as several major teams have disbanded while other teams confirmed the departure of some of their senior members. The entire “DOTA 2” community was shocked when five top-level teams announced their break-up.
Acer recently released a 2-in-1 device that can work as a laptop or a tablet. Dubbed as the Acer Chromebook R 13, it runs on Chrome OS but Google has tweaked the operating system in order to allow Android apps from Google Play store to run on newer models of Chromebook.
Tech giant Microsoft recently rolled out a new test build for the Windows 10 Redstone 2 for Mobile and PC. As with all the company’s previous roll outs, the new update will be received first by Windows Insiders who are in the Fast Ring.
Acer recently made waves in the tech community following the launch of the Predator 21 X, a powerful laptop that sports several top of the line components. Aside from the high-end hardware lurking under the Predator 21 X’s hood, what really caught the attention of many is the laptop’s curved screen design, a first for a laptop.
Over the past few months, rumors have circulated claiming that AMD’s bigger and more powerful graphics processing unit codenamed “Vega” will finally see the light of day before the end of the year. Contrary to this belief, a recently leaked slide believed to be taken from an AMD investor presentation revealed that Vega GPUs will not be released until 2017.
Acer, a company known for its products in the PC market, is making a name for itself in the smartphone and tablet industry. Although Acer’s smartphone market share is relatively small compared to giants like Apple and Samsung, the company is making significant advances in the entry-level and mid-tiered market segments. Recently, Acer launched two smartphones during the 2016 IFA conference in Berlin.
Microchip manufacturer AMD recently announced both good and bad news for users who are patiently waiting for the AMD Zen products. The good news: AMD announced that Zen showed a “landmark increase” in terms of processor performance after conducting several tests. The bad news: the first batch of AMD Zen chips expected to be released later this year were delayed until the early part of 2017.
Following the release of Windows 10 Anniversary Update, also known as version 1607, many users complained that the update rendered many webcams inoperable. Reports reveal that Windows 10 Update version 1607 prevents the use of website in applications like Open Broadcaster Software, Skype, as well as several custom CCTV applications.
