Samsung’s next truly-wireless earbuds are the worst-kept secret in tech. Bound to become official alongside the Samsung Galaxy S20 family in February, the Galaxy Buds+ will retain the design and case of their predecessor but will likely come with aptX support and active noise cancellation.
The list is now expanded with a new Sky Blue color. Seen below is a render of the as-of-yet unofficial…
Xiaomi Mi 9T and international Redmi K20 units receive stable Android 10 with MIUI 11
January 3, 2020
After the Redmi K20 received its stable build of Android 10 with MIUI 11 on top last week in China, the Mi 9T and international K20 units are also joining in on the fun. Users with the Global stable and EU stable ROMs are already receiving the big OTA update which requires a…
ProBeat: AI startups raised fewer funding rounds in 2019
January 3, 2020
2019 is over, and while we’re already looking forward to AI in 2020, there’s still plenty to say about the past year. While funding news isn’t as critical to our coverage here at VentureBeat as it once was, we do still follow the money for transformative tech.
The best Bluetooth tracker
January 3, 2020
By Nick Guy
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If you find that you’re often scrambling to locate your keys or bag as you’re heading out the door, a Bluetooth tracker can be a lifesaver.
Samsung Galaxy vs. Xiaomi Mi
It’s an odd match-up, we know. The all-out Samsung flagship Galaxy Note10+ vs. what is a decidedly midrange option in the Xiaomi Mi Note10. But they do both have Note and 10 in their names, so why not?
Just kidding, of course. The obvious…
Ahead of CES, Lenovo is refreshing its flagship X1 laptop lineup. The company last updated the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga this past August, so there aren’t any drastic redesigns this time around. Like the previous generation models, the updated laptops feature…
NEC's new PC lineup for the US includes a 4K OLED laptop
January 3, 2020
NEC’s LaVie PCs have come to the US before, but with Lenovo badging — and they’ve usually played second fiddle to Lenovo’s own IdeaPads and ThinkPads. Now, however, they’re getting more of a chance to shine. Lenovo is releasing three higher-end LaVie PCs in the US under the NEC name, each of which has at least one stand-out feature. The highlight for many may be…
Xiaomi Watch Color detailed, goes on sale in China for $115
January 3, 2020
Xiaomi unveiled its Watch Color at the begging of the week without any specifications or pricing but now we have all the details as the smartwatch has officially gone on sale in China. It comes with a round AMOLED display, MIUI for Watch on top of Wear OS and an array of…
Finnish online retailer has listed cases for the next generation Samsung Galaxy S flagships. They are under the S11e, S11 and S11+ names, though according to Ice Universe these will be unveiled as the Galaxy S20, S20+ and (perhaps) S20 Ultra (the models are promoted one…
Grand Theft Auto V comes to Xbox Game Pass
January 3, 2020
Microsoft announced today that Grand Theft Auto V is now available on Xbox Game Pass.
Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most popular games of all time. The open-world game has sold over 115 million copies since its release in 2013. Despite its age, it remained a top-seller in 2019.
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that gives Xbox One users access to a library of downloadable games. For…