Looking for a cheap EV? A $13,000 model launches later this year


TechCrunch reports that Chinese electric vehicle and parts manufacturer Kandi Technologies Group is bringing two of its EVs to the US via its subsidiary Kandi America. Both will launch as early as the end of 2020, starting with a limited area in Texas.

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Official Galaxy Note 20 video leaks days before reveal - 120Hz screen only on the Ultra?


The AT&T promo video comes courtesy of reliable leaker Evan Blass. It reveals two Galaxy Note 20 models—a standard version and an Ultra—both 5G-capable and powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865+ SoC in the US.

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Apple wants its UK store rents reduced by 50%


As reported by The Sunday Times, Apple is only proposing the deal to stores that still have a number of years left on their lease, allowing landlords plenty of time to make a decision. The publication writes that the 38 outlets Apple has in the UK are extremely profitable, so...

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The Old King of Gaming: Intel Core i7-8700K Revisited


It's time we revisited the good old Core i7-8700K, an Intel CPU we're rather fond of after it remained at the top of the game for quite some time. From day one we called it 'The King of Gaming' and although it was technically superseded by the 9900K and then...

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Windows Defender is flagging CCleaner as a Potentially Unwanted Application


CCleaner optimizes a system by removing unused and temporary files, thereby making it faster and freeing up storage space. It also features a registry scanner for invalid references. You can download CCleaner here and see similar alternatives.

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Microsoft (still) in talks to buy TikTok, aims to close the deal by September


Update (Aug 2): It's been a busy weekend with back and forths of what the future of TikTok will look like, if any, in the United States. The rumor of Microsoft taking over the social app has now been confirmed by the software giant, who has made an official statement...

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Wi-Fi 6 Explained: What's New and Why You Might Be Interested


Wi-Fi is set to get better and faster. While plenty of routers are already available with chips using draft specifications, 802.11ax Wi-Fi was not finalized until late 2019, ushering in a wave of updated devices touting new wireless capabilities that will contribute toward next-generation networks with more speed and less congestion.

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Microsoft won't open its physical offices until early 2021


According to a report from The Verge, the software giant will not be opening its US offices again for the rest of the year. This information came to light via an internal memo obtained by the outlet, which describes Microsoft's strategy for reopening its physical locations to workers.

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Nvidia could buy ARM from Softbank (update)


Update (July 31): What only seemed like a wild rumor a week ago, has gained substance over the past week. Both Bloomberg and Financial Times are reporting that Nvidia is in talks to buy the Arm from SoftBank in a cash-and-stock deal that would value the chip designer at more...

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Google's parent company Alphabet sees revenue decline for the first time in 22 years


Alphabet's latest earnings report is in, and it looks like the company registered its first decline in 22 years, mostly as a direct result of Covid-19's impact on advertising spend.

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