Neowin News Feed for: Specs

Snap spins off smart glasses team into separate company

David Uzondu — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:50:01 +0000

With the launch of Specs, Snap's long-awaited AR glasses, approaching, the company has announced a new subsidiary under which the glasses will debut. Read more...

Snap introduces Snap OS 2.0 ahead of Specs' public launch next year

David Uzondu — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:37:47 +0000

Snap is gearing up for the consumer launch of its Specs AR glasses, and in preparation, the company has announced Snap OS 2.0 with an improved interface and more. Read more...

Alongside DX 11 performance boost, Intel firmware update quietly bumps up Arc specs

Sayan Sen — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 22:46:01 +0000

Intel's recently released WHQL-certified Arc driver brings in multiple improvements. It not only brings DX11 improvements and a new monitoring tool, the driver also bumps up the clocks. Read more...

Surface Laptop Studio 2 specs leak: 13th Gen Intel CPUs and Nvidia RTX 4060

Taras Buria — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:24:02 +0000

Microsoft is gearing up to reveal the second-generation Surface Laptop Studio later this Spring. Although we do not have official confirmations, alleged specs on Geekbench show what to expect. Read more...

Official Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ specifications just leaked

Justin Luna — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 04:04:02 +0000

The official specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ have leaked before Samsung's Unpacked event this February. There will be a number of improvements compared to the S22 series. Read more...

Xiaomi teases some key specs of the Redmi Note 10 series

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:50:01 +0000

Xiaomi has revealed a few details about its upcoming mid-range phone. The Redmi Note 10 series will be powered by a Snapdragon SoC and pack some improvements in the battery department, among others. Read more...

Specs Appeal: Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs Surface Laptop 3

Abhishek Baxi — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:38:02 +0000

Here's a comparison of the Surface Laptop Go versus the latest-generation Surface Laptop, the Surface Laptop 3, to help you make up your mind about which one works the best for you. Read more...

Possible hardware specs for Samsung Galaxy M21, M31, and M41 leak online

Paul Hill — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:38:01 +0000

A new leak has revealed the possible specs of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M phones. The devices include between 4GB and 6GB RAM, dual or triple cameras, and Exynos or Snapdragon CPUs. Read more...

Purism announces official specs of its upcoming Librem 5 smartphone

Paul Hill — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:32:01 +0000

Purism has unveiled the final specifications of the upcoming Librem 5. The device was initially scheduled to launch in January but Purism is now targeting a third quarter release for the phone. Read more...

New reports details Xiaomi Mi 9 specifications, including Snapdragon 8150 SoC

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 07:24:01 +0000

Xiaomi's next flagship phone is set to release sometime next year, and a new report citing supply chain sources reveals some of the specifications of the phone, including its Snapdragon 8150 SoC. Read more...

New report sheds some light on Samsung Galaxy A9's specs and quad camera setup

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:18:02 +0000

A new reports gives us our best guess yet about the device Samsung is expected to launch at its 4X fun event later this month, outlining the specs and the quad camera setup of the Galaxy A9. Read more...

Leaked Galaxy S10 specs purport a triple camera setup with telephoto and wide-angle lens

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:46:01 +0000

Leaked specs of the camera setup for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S10 phones purport the flagship will come with three cameras, including a telephoto and a wide-angle lens, on the back. Read more...

Here are the specs of the machine that was running the Cyberpunk 2077 demo

Usama Jawad — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:14:01 +0000

Nearly two days ago, CD Projekt RED released 48 minutes of gameplay footage for its upcoming title, Cyberpunk 2077. Now, it has also announced the specs of the machine that was running the demo. Read more...

Google Pixelbook specifications leaked before event

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 08:12:01 +0000

With less than a day to go before Google's event, a reseller listing has now revealed the specifications for the Google Pixelbook, the Palo Alto giant's successor to the Chromebook Pixel. Read more...

Additional iPhone X specs confirmed: 3GB of RAM and 2,716 mAh battery

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 03:12:01 +0000

Apple may not have revealed the detailed specs of the iPhone X but filings with the Chinese telecommunications authority TENAA confirm the device will feature 3GB of RAM and a 2,716mAh battery. Read more...

Harman Kardon's Cortana powered speaker specs, user manual and photos revealed

Hussain Jazlaan — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:52:01 +0000

The FCC has posted the full specifications, user manual and some photos of both the exterior and the interior of Harman Kardon's upcoming Alexa competitor Invoke, powered by Cortana. Read more...

This is everything you need to know about the Xbox One X, the 'most powerful console ever'

Usama Jawad — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 07:58:01 +0000

With Microsoft's latest console, the Xbox One X, now officially unveiled to the public at E3 2017, it's time to revisit what the device will be offering to gamers at its $499 price point. Read more...

HP unveils four new laptops designed for those who need power on the go

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:38:02 +0000

HP has unveiled four new devices today, all of them claiming to offer superior power and security while on the go. The ZBook series of devices is available right now, starting at just over $1,000. Read more...

Apple updates hardware and pricing of Mac Pro

Mina Esapa — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:56:01 +0000

Apple has updated the pricing and hardware specs for both of its Mac Pro models, providing updated GPUs and processors. The updates come as Apple confirms a new iMac Pro for release later this year. Read more...

Check out what powers the Nintendo Switch as it gets dissected

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 08:10:02 +0000

The Nintendo Switch has just hit markets, and while most folks are interested in what the console can do, some of us are intrigued by what makes it tick. Check out its insides in this teardown. Read more...

Ahead of official announcement, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S3 shows up in another leaked image

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:14:01 +0000

The Galaxy Tab S3 has been the target of numerous leaks and rumors so far. Now, just days ahead of the expected official unveiling, the Tab S3 has shown up in yet another leaked image. Read more...

Oukitel U20 Plus review: Dual-lens camera for under $100

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:20:01 +0000

The Oukitel U20 Plus is a recently launched device, whose price tag comes under $100, but which offers a dual-camera setup. We took it for a spin to see how it stood up to the competition. Read more...

A review of the Oukitel U13 - jump in the low end

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:04:01 +0000

The Oukitel U13 is another low-end Android device, that promises to bring high-end features to a very affordable $100 price point. We put the device through its paces to see what it could do. Read more...

Elephone S7 review: affordability has its drawbacks

Vlad Dudau — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:56:02 +0000

Elephone's S7 came to market recently with a focus on affordability and design. We tested the handset to see how a $250 Android device stands up in today's market and how it fares in day-to-day use. Read more...

Lenovo possibly working on high-end Miix 520 Windows 10 tablet

Usama Jawad — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 09:08:01 +0000

It appears that Lenovo is working on a high-end Miix 520 Windows 10 tablet, with a 12.3-inch screen, stylus, fingerprint scanner and a form factor similar to Microsoft's Surface line of devices. Read more...

Behold the stunning, bezel-less, 6.4-inch Xiaomi Mi MIX; coming soon for $520

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:38:01 +0000

Xiaomi unveiled a very impressive-looking device earlier today. Called the Mi MIX, the new handset offers a bezel-experience, top of the line specs, and some interesting technology under the hood. Read more...

Xiaomi unveils Mi Note 2: up to 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, Snapdragon 821 and 4,070 mAh battery

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 10:34:01 +0000

Xiaomi has just unveiled a successor to its Mi Note phablet. The Mi Note 2 comes with some impressive specs, a curved-screen design, 20Mpx camera and new features, but it does have some compromises Read more...

Nvidia announces GeForce GTX 1050 and GTX 1050 Ti specs, pricing, and launch date [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:18:01 +0000

While the market has already gotten used to the new generation of Nvidia graphics chips, there's one more card thats been announced: the GTX 1050. Now, thanks to leaks, we know the full story. Read more...

Pokémon Company's CEO hints Nintendo NX is a hybrid handheld console

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:04:02 +0000

Nintendo's upcoming NX has been shrouded in mystery though well-connected individuals have revealed some of the company's plans. The latest to hint at what NX can do is The Pokémon Company's CEO. Read more...

Nvidia introduces the $200 GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB of memory

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:42:01 +0000

Nvidia introduced its low-end GTX 1060 graphics card last month. But now the company is hitting an even lower price point with a new 3GB version of the card, that also features fewer CUDA cores. Read more...

AnTuTu benchmarks claim to show upcoming HTC Nexus Sailfish specs

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 10:34:02 +0000

HTC is expected to unveil two Nexus devices later this year. Now the smaller of the two, codenamed Sailfish, has supposedly had some of its specs leaked thanks to a benchmarking tool. Read more...

OnePlus 3 review: everyone gets a flagship

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:02:01 +0000

The OnePlus 3 is the company's attempt at creating a high-quality device aimed at the larger market. After weeks of using it daily, I believe they've succeeded in creating a real, affordable flagship. Read more...

Leaked Sony documents confirm PlayStation 4 Neo specs, market plans and more

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:54:01 +0000

A large document seemingly straight from inside Sony, confirms many of the specs and details we already knew about the PlayStation 4 Neo. It even offers us a timeline for the console's development. Read more...

BlackBerry possibly working on three Android smartphones, alleged specs leak

Usama Jawad — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:08:02 +0000

According to a new report, BlackBerry is possibly working on three new Android handsets with promising specifications. The upcoming devices are codenamed as Neon, Argon, and Mercury. Read more...

These are the supposed specs for 'Marlin' and 'Sailfish', this year's Nexus phones from HTC

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:06:01 +0000

A series of credible rumors have pegged this year's Nexus phones' specifications. According to them, there will be two devices, with 5.5-inch -Marlin- and 5-inch- Sailfish- screens. Read more...

Besides 4K and HDR support, the Xbox One S might also bring better game performance [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:42:01 +0000

Though Microsoft never mentioned this publicly, the new Xbox One S might also offer gamers a few extra frames per second and higher in-game resolutions. This is according to the Gears of War 4 devs. Read more...

Here's your first look at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in a leaked video and image [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:48:01 +0000

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7, also known as the Note 6, has finally showed itself online in a leaked press render. There's also a short video showing the actual device, including its curved-edge screen. Read more...

Intel packs 10 cores in its Broadwell-E Extreme Edition i7 chips, pricing is extreme too

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 31 May 2016 07:34:02 +0000

Intel has unveiled its new line of Broadwell-E processors, designed for gaming and VR. The top-end of this already powerful line packs 10-cores and all the chips are unlocked for overclockers. Read more...

New OMEN gaming laptops and desktop announced by HP, starting at $899.99

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 26 May 2016 07:52:01 +0000

A new line of OMEN products was announced by HP, with the products being destined for gamers. The two laptops and one desktop are all designed with VR in mind and offer a number of configurations. Read more...

Breaking down Microsoft's HoloLens

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 03 May 2016 15:08:01 +0000

With Developer Editions of Microsoft's HoloLens being shipped, it was only a matter of time before we would be offered a better glimpse of what powers the augmented reality unit. Read more...