IT&Software
Intel ninth-gen Core i9, i7, and i5 processor specs leaked
Core i5-9600K is a 6-core 6 thread, with the same base clock as 3.7GHz, Boost up to 4.6GHz, cache memory of 9MB, TDP 95W, and 6 core maximum acceleration clocks up to 4.3GHz. Earlier this week, we reported that there will initially be three processors launched in the upcoming 9 generation Intel Core family, which is being called the Coffee Lake Refresh . [Full Article...]
Nikon announces development of a new mirrorless camera
Nikon isn't ditching its heritage to focus exclusively on mirrorless , however, stating that it plans "the continued development of Nikon digital-SLR cameras, providing consumers with the choices to enjoy the unique values of either system". [Full Article...]
Chrome just dropped a bomb on unencrypted websites
The latest version of Chrome will mark all HTTP sites as " not secure ". Google announced almost two years ago that it meant to start flagging any site that still em-ploys unencrypted HTTP , and said in February , that July this year was D-Day. [Full Article...]
New Steam Chat Features Now Available For Everyone
Within the overhauled system, in-game friends are grouped by the game they are playing - and persistent group chats allow users to host a dedicated voice channel for their friends. You can see all the new features for yourself on Steam, or take it for a spin with the web client . If you like your group, you can save it for future reference. [Full Article...]
Next-gen India-bound Audi Q3 revealed
Slightly bigger dimensions make the cabin more spacious. While there are obvious design inspirations from the likes of the flagship Q8 SUV and other new Audi models like the A8 sedan and the A7 Sportback , the silhouette of the SUV harks back to the older model. [Full Article...]
Apple’s iPhones trail Samsung, Google devices in internet speeds
The larger model, the S9+, delivered speeds of 38.4 Mbps, according to a sample size of about 169,000 phone connections. The users then tested cellular performance on the users' Android and non-Android devices, including latency, upload speeds, and download speeds. [Full Article...]
Openreach plots path to offering cheaper superfast broadband
The government hopes that changes to regulation and an industry-led switch over from copper to full-fibre co-ordinated with Ofcom will help drive private investment and minimise the cost. Faster speeds from full-fibre could also boost business productivity and mean fewer people move from the countryside into cities, the Future Telecom Infrastructure review found. [Full Article...]
Qualcomm unveils 5G antenna for next-generation smartphones
According to the company's statement, "a working mobile mmWave solution. was previously thought unattainable". With the advancements, he added, mobile 5G networks and devices - especially smartphones - are ready for large-scale commercialization. [Full Article...]