Intel to introduce advanced cooling solution for laptops at CES 2020

In brief: Intel at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show next month is expected to unveil an advanced cooling solution that’ll allow notebook computers to better dissipate heat. Thanks to vapor chambers and graphite, systems could run up to 30 percent cooler.

Supply chain sources tell DigiTimes that the new thermal design utilizes a combination of vapor chambers and graphite sheets to help lower temps. Specifically, the new components will replace the traditional thermal modules that get stuffed between the keyboard and the exterior shell. The idea is

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Strong iPhone XR sales highlight Apple's need for a low-cost iPhone SE 2

In brief: Ask the average tech consumer which iPhone they think was the best seller over the past few months and odds are, they’ll say the iPhone 11. That’d be a solid selection considering how heavily Apple and carrier partners marketed the latest generation handset in recent months but surprisingly, it wasn’t the best-selling iPhone during the quarter.

According to Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse, the iPhone XR was the best-selling model globally in the third quarter based on market share as

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Rumored Galaxy S11 launch date leaked, could be called the Samsung Galaxy S20

Rumor mill: With the year drawing to a close, it’s time to look at the flagship smartphones that will be exciting, or failing to excite, consumers in 2020. First up is Samsung’s Galaxy S11, which could be called the S20 and may be revealed in February alongside the Galaxy Fold 2.

Samsung has long chosen to reveal its handsets before the annual Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona; instead, the company holds its own event before the conference, ensuring


Turkey's highest court lifts Wikipedia ban

What just happened? Turkey’s highest court has ruled that the government’s ban on Wikipedia is a violation of freedom of expression. The block was put in place in April 2017 using a law that bans access to sites considered obscene or a threat to national security.

Wikipedia was banned in the country for “running a smear campaign against Turkey in the international arena,” according to Turkey’s Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications Ministry. Entries claimed government officials were involved in oil trading with


Steam reveals its best-selling games of the year

What just happened? Steam’s Best of 2019 charts are here, highlighting the year’s top sellers, new releases, early access titles, and VR games, as well as the games with most simultaneous players. As usual, the lists are separated into Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, and they contain some unexpected entries.

Despite being released on Windows back in 2015, Grand Theft Auto V remains one of the year’s best-sellers on Steam. The

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Samsung is pouring $116 billion towards beating TSMC in the race to 5nm and beyond

Forward-looking: Samsung's biggest ambition lies in making the chips that will power the next-generation devices from companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon, who dream of blending 5G and AI into new mobile experiences. To that end, the company will spend in excess of $10 billion a year to make those dreams a reality.

Samsung is well aware of the benefits of being able to make your own custom silicon as well as that of other tech giants for their many smart devices. As

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You can no longer sign up for Messenger without a Facebook account

What just happened? Messenger is the second-most-popular messaging app in the world, but not every user has a Facebook account. Now, however, that’s no longer an option for new signups after the company removed the ability to use phone numbers instead of a FB account.

It was back in 2015 when the social network started allowing people to sign up for Messenger without a Facebook account. Phone numbers, photos, and names were all accepted as forms of login identification, but a


Billions in incentives? Huawei denies report that state aid has been a major driver for its growth story

A hot potato: A US media report paints an interesting picture about Huawei's success by corroborating public records that show the company rising above its competitors using around $75 billion in state aid. The company denies these claims, arguing that it owes its success to its aggressive investment strategy that cost them $15 billion in 2018 alone.

Huawei has been facing increased scrutiny and major roadblocks in its quest to do business in the US. The company has been trying its best to secure licenses to

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Galaxy Tab S6 5G spotted on a Samsung-controlled webpage

In brief: Although Samsung has not spoke of working on a 5G-capable tablet, the Korean electronics giant has posted a listing for a Galaxy Tab S6 5G on one of its webpages. No other details have emerged regarding the product, and it is unclear if the listing was intentional or put up on accident. As of this writing it has not been taken down.

The Galaxy Tab S6 with WiFi and LTE launched a few months ago. With it came rumors of a 5G model.

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