It’s looking increasingly like Sony might never launch an Xperia XZ Premium 2 – but only because the name might be changing to the Sony Xperia XZ2 Pro. Now, it’s very unlikely that the resolution actually is that low, but that amounts to an 18:9 aspect ratio, suggesting the phone probably has a super widescreen display like the Samsung Galaxy S8 and other recent flagships. Credit: GizmoChinaFrom Premium to ProAs for the name, this isn’t the first time we’ve come across the ‘Pro’ moniker, as prev

We all know the Samsung Galaxy S9 is going to be a powerful phone, but we now have a slightly clearer idea of exactly how powerful, as it’s seemingly just been benchmarked. To give that some context, in our own tests with the Samsung Galaxy S8 we recorded an average single-core score of 2,008 and a multi-core result of 6,630, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 averaged a multi-core result of 6,524. In the US the Galaxy S9 will probably be equipped with a Snapdragon 845 chipset. The Samsung Galaxy S

We already knew the previously expected LG G7 will be taking a backseat at MWC 2018, but it seems to be to make way for a new smartphone AI announcement from the company. LG has already revealed a couple of use cases for its artificial intelligence, which is something it’s calling Vision AI. Part of the software uses AI to automatically analyze what’s in your camera viewfinder and recommend the best possible shooting mode. The company has analyzed over 100 million images to work out the best sho

A revised report from Counterpoint states that HMD Global has sold 4.4 million smartphones in Q4 2017. Counterpoint analyst, Neil Shah, took to Twitter to share that the 1% market share of Nokia puts it just outside the Top 10. This also means that Nokia sold more phones in the last quarter than a lot of other popular brands. Some of the companies that sold lesser smartphones that Nokia are — Google, HTC, Sony, Alcatel, Lenovo, OnePlus, Gionee, Meizu, Coolpad and Asus. To recall, the Nokia 6 was

The anti-Battle RoyaleIn Sea of Thieves, you won’t find timed matches which pit pirate against pirate. But in Sea of Thieves the tools are simple, the quests open, and the tutorials – well, what tutorials? By allowing players to experience the calms between the storms, Sea of Thieves creates the potential for some genuinely individual experiences and the opportunity to explore our humanity. In the way that Minecraft gives players the tools and creative freedom to build a physical world, Sea of T

In a recent playthrough of Sea of Thieves we were struck by the game’s immersive first person perspective, simple controls and unobtrusive UI. ‘This,’ we thought ‘has VR potential.’ According to the game’s lead PC designer, Ted Timmins, however, that’s not the case. Xbox has mentioned that the release of the Xbox One X means there’s a chance players could eventually see console support for Microsoft’s mixed reality headsets already running on PCs. Given the fact that Sea of Thieves plays seamles

Sea of Thieves may be a game about pirates, but executive producer Joe Neate has promised that it won’t be swindling its players with its microtransactions. However, ‘microtransactions’ has become something of a dirty word in the gaming industry in recent years. Sea of optionsRare has naturally been paying attention to proceedings and has decided to take an approach which isn’t likely to ruffle any feathers. “We thought long and hard about what’s right for Sea of Thieves,” Neate told us when we

As reported by The Washington Post , the ride-sharing service will not allow US drivers to be on duty for longer than 12 hours. By contrast, Uber gave UK-based drivers a 10-hour limit when it rolled out changes last month, reports Engadget. New York City taxi drivers can only drive 10 hours every 24 hours, while Lyft lets its drivers cruise for 14 hours before mandating a six-hour break. After the New York Post quoted several Uber drivers as saying they would work 19-hour shifts to make a living

Presidents Day, the biggest day for deals in February, isn’t for another week, but eBay already has presidential sales on a wide range of must-have products. Whether you’re looking for a new 4KTV, iPad, smartwatch or Nest thermostat, these early Presidents Day deals are all aimed at one thing: saving you money. And just like election season, eBay’s Presidents Day deals aren’t limited to one day. You’ll find new deals come online from 6am PT – 8am PT every day through Tuesday, February 20.eBay wi

Usenet searching with the emphasis on speedReliable NZB supportSpeedy Usenet searchNo software-only purchase optionNewsleecher is a popular Windows Usenet reader with many timesaving technologies and extras. NewsLeecher was the first Usenet client to support NZB files, and its latest version provides many ways to work with the file type. Usenet Wire can’t match the expert-level automation options of a utility like NZBGet, but there are some handy tools here. While this sounds great, there’s a pr

If you’ve been holding out for a 12-inch Apple MacBook but refuse to pay full price for it, today is your lucky day. We’ve found that Amazon is selling 2016 (not refurbished) MacBooks for as much as 23% off as a Deal of the Day. These laptops come with a 1-year Woot warranty, which should cover our only complaint with the older MacBooks: the shallow keyboard that has been reported to lose keys – though it was a rare occurrence. Huawei isn’t taking this sitting downNot to be outdone by its arch r

Google’s Android P update will be ready for the future of smartphones, whether it comes bearing a notch or has a flexible OLED display. Android P is said to be improving its support for phones with multiple displays, like 2017’s ZTE Axon M , and will be built with compatibility for foldable screens, like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy X , as well as entrants from other major manufacturers that will purportedly see release in 2018. Additionally, improving on battery life and expanding upon Google As

VideoLAN has released a new version of VLC Media Player, bringing the open source player up to date with support for new and future video technologies. VideoLAN released a standalone 360-degree video player as a technical preview last year, and has now incorporated it into VLC 3.0. Look to the futureVLC 3.0 adds support for ultra HD video in resolutions up to 8K. It’s not just picture quality, either – VLC 3.0 adds support Chromecast as well, enabling you to stream media from VLC around your hom

Sigma has just announced the latest Art line lens to join its armoury of excellent glass and if the specs are to be believed, it could make an excellent addition to the kit bag. Billed as Sigma’s “ultimate ultra-wide-angle zoom”, the lens incorporates three FLD glass elements, three SLD glass elements and three aspherical lens elements, including one large-diameter aspherical element. The Japan-made lens is also covered in a dust and oil-repellent coating so it remains clear and smudge-free. Thi

Facebook is going grey, losing its teen audience and gaining popularity among over-55s. According to market research company eMarketer, 2018 will be the first year when less than half of internet users between the ages of 12 and 17 use Facebook at least once a month. Snapped upThat might come as unwelcome news to Facebook, which had its sights set firmly on the next generation of users. In December it launched Messenger Kids – a version of its instant messaging and video chat app designed specif

The interesting point here is that when asked the same question about MacBooks, only 65% wished to use the notebook at home. Interestingly, Microsoft also held the lead when consumers were questioned about which machine they were ‘proud to be seen with’ in public, with Surface devices netting 77% compared to 62% for Apple. Power of productivityAccording to the survey, the main strengths of Surface devices are perceived to be in productivity, where the hybrids scored 8% higher when it came to ‘em

The iPhone X is a very stylish phone, but it’s safe to say not everyone is a fan of the notch at the top of the screen. While it’s probably not going anywhere for the iPhone XI it’s possible that phone – or other handsets – could at least have a smaller notch with all the same tech packed in. Both of those things are used by the iPhone X’s Face ID system, but they currently require two separate sensors, both of which need to be packed into the notch, so by combining the two the notch could poten

It appears that Microsoft may be planning to allow Windows 10 users to test preview versions of the operating system’s core apps without having to sign up to be a Windows Insider. In other words, folks running the normal (retail) version of Windows 10 will be able to play around with standalone preview versions of these apps, and test out their new features, without having to sign up and install the preview build of Windows 10. Testing the testersAt this point, it’s not clear exactly how the ‘Wi

Snapdragon 845 benchmarking comparisonYour next Android phone could be supercharged by the Snapdragon 845, according to our benchmarking tests. What are the phones we’re likely to see the Snapdragon 845 in, and what are the specs and features we’re likely to see in those phones? Snapdragon 845 phonesThe first Snapdragon 845 phones launch this month, and while the exact lineup hasn’t been confirmed, we’re fairly confident we’ll see it in the US versions of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. Snapdragon 84

A single company being hacked has meant thousands of sites impacted across the UK, Ireland and the United States,” said Helme in an interview with Sky News. Coinhive is a cryptojacking script that works by turning the computers of site visitors into crypto mining rigs, potentially giving the hackers access to the processing power of millions of machines. Texthelp, the company that provides Browsealoud, has confirmed that the compromised plugin has been taken offline. “This removed Browsealoud fr