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Mediatek Dimensity 720 / 600 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Kirin 820 vs Exynos 880 Specification Compared – 5G is getting cheap

by James Smythe | Jul 13, 2020 | Phones & Mobile | 0

At the end of last week, I revealed the new Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset, which showed up on the Mediatek website briefly. No information was revealed about it at the time, and they have since taken the logo down. Other news sources are reporting the Mediatek Dimensity 600 will launch any day now. It is possible that one of both will launch. The Dimensity 720 image may have been a placeholder or just an error in general, but I am inclined to say that it is the Mediatek Dimensity 720 that will launch this month. There is still nothing...

Ultion Smart Lock Review – The best smart home lock I have reviewed to date (All in one Z-Wave Danalock by Brisant Secure)

by James Smythe | Jul 13, 2020 | News, Reviews, Smart Home | 0

I have covered smart locks quite a lot in the past, it is an area of smart home technology I have always loved the thought of but it has never seemed to gain much traction in the mainstream market, unlike lighting or home heating. I have already reviewed the Yale Conexis L1 Smart Door Lock and the Nuki Smart Lock. Both are excellent in their own right, but both have a few niggles that the Ultion Smart Lock potentially addresses. Smart Lock popularity in the UK One of the significant issues in the UK has been lack of compatibility...

Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-I 8MP Acusense turret IP camera Review – Colour Night Vision CCTV with AI detection

by James Smythe | Jul 12, 2020 | CCTV, News, Reviews, Smart Home | 0

Most of the CCTV / home surveillance reviews I have done have been for affordable consumer products. However, after being impressed with the night time performance of the H.View HV-500G2V5 5MP colour night vision camera and installing BlueIris, I have become a little obsessed with wanting to upgrade my cameras. The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-I is one of the latest cameras for the world biggest name in the industry. The G2 at the end of the product number gives away the generation. I will preface this review by saying if you are running BlueIris, then you probably don't need the generation...

5 Ways Technology is Transforming the NFL

by James Smythe | Jul 12, 2020 | Technology | 0

As the NFL returns to full action after an unprecedented hiatus, speculation has been rife about the continued profitability of the $2.86 billion sports league. However, the NFL is no stranger to commercial pressures and has often proven itself willing to adopt emerging technologies as a way to keep the fans coming and boost revenues. As we shall see, the NFL has emerged in recent years as one of the most technologically-minded sports leagues in the world, often embracing new tech trends in order to stay ahead of the competition. Let's take a look at the top five ways that...

Mediatek Dimensity 720 vs Dimensity 800, 820 & 1000 Specification Comparison & Benchmarks

by James Smythe | Jul 11, 2020 | News, Phones & Mobile | 0

MediaTek is due to announce their latest chipset in the next few days, rumours had circulated about a Dimensity 600 chip, but Mediatek currently lists the Dimensity 720 on their own website amongst the other 5G SoCs. At the moment the page leads nowhere its specification and performance pure speculation. What we know so far & what about the Mediatek Dimensity 600 No much. Several websites have suggested the Mediatek Dimensity 600 is set to launch this quarter and they have received several larger orders with multiple customers interested in the chipset. It is being reported that the chipset...

Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Lenovo Legion Gaming Phones Compared – Both launch on the same day, but which is best?

by James Smythe | Jul 11, 2020 | News, Phones & Mobile | 0

Two of the most interesting phones of the year are set to be announced on the same day, on the 22nd of July. Launch Times The Asus ROG Phone 3 event is being held at event is being held at 4:45pm UK time and will be launched in China and India initially. There is no word on its international launch, yet. However, they will get pipped to the post by Leno, who is holding their event is at 7:30PM local time in China (4PM UK/BST). It is unusual for phone brands to launch a device on the same day,...

Mediatek Dimensity 720 vs Dimensity 800– A new budget 5G is coming but will it be much different?

by James Smythe | Jul 10, 2020 | News, Phones & Mobile | 0

As I write this, it has been ten days since MediaTek announced the Helio G25 and G35 chipsets (rebranded P35). Sticking to their relentless launch schedule, Mediatek is expected to launch a new chipset as part of the Dimensity range before the end of the month. There are reports that the Mediatek Dimensity 600 is set to launch. However, the Mediatek 5G page lists a new chipset called the Dimensity 720. Dimensity 720 on MediaTek website It is possible that two chipsets may launch, which would not be surprising for Mediatek, but I am inclined to say that the...

Google really does not like AnTuTu – Receives Chrome harmful warning & blocked by Play Protect – How to install AnTuTu?

by James Smythe | Jul 10, 2020 | News, Phones & Mobile | 0

For better or worse, AnTuTu is the go-to benchmarking tool for Android phones. It may not be highly accurate in its representation of real-life performance but it tests both the CPU, GPU, memory and user experience giving you a rough idea of how well a phone performs. It used to be available on the Google Play Store and is still available on the Huawei App Gallery, but earlier in the year Google removed it claiming the app is developed by Cheetah Mobile. Banned from Google Play Store The ban included 600 apps on the Play Store, including all Cheetah...

Huawei P40 Pro+ Review – Huawei is still at the forefront of camera technology

by James Smythe | Jul 9, 2020 | Phones & Mobile, Reviews | 0

Following up from my Huawei P40 Pro review, I have been lucky enough to try out the new top of the range offering in the series, the Huawei P40 Pro+. The new phone follows suit from other brands such as Samsung and Oppo by introducing a new, incredibly high priced option for tech enthusiast that want the best of the best and as a way for companies to show off their technological achievements. With this phone being identical to the P40 Pro in many aspects, I won't go extensively into some aspects, to avoid repeating myself. Things like benchmarks...

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ V Snapdragon 865 vs Dimensity 1000 Plus vs Exynos 990 Compared – Qualcomm widen the gap in performance

by James Smythe | Jul 9, 2020 | News, Phones & Mobile | 0

Following last years trend, Qualcomm has upgraded their flagship chipset with a Plus variation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 offering improved frequencies and all the benefits that brings. Technically, the trend started in 2018 when Asus launched the original ROG phone which used a speed binned Snapdragon 845, but then Qualcomm made the new faster chipset available to a wider audience with an official SoC. So it comes as no surprise that it will be Asus who will be the first company to launch a phone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ on the ROG Phone 3. July 22nd is...

Top 4 Best Apps to Monitor Your Electricity Consumption

by James Smythe | Jul 9, 2020 | Smart Home | 0

Would you like to minimize the amount of power that your home or small business is using? First off, you can compare and shop for Texas Electricity Companies to make sure you pay reasonable rates and don't overspend. Then, consider reducing the costs while sticking to the services you are already using. It is no secret that the process of cutting back on the monthly electricity expenses starts by monitoring them. Then comes the analyzing part where you see how the energy is consumed around your home, compare monthly fees, notice what you pay for the most, and understand...

5 Ways Extend the Life of Your Hard Drive

by James Smythe | Jul 9, 2020 | Hard Drives | 0

The hard drive is one of the most critical assets of your laptop. And why not? It contains all of your essential data and files. However, most of us live in fear of what to do in case our hard drive fails. To stop living in this fear, you can extend the life of your hard drive. However, another option is to use Hitachi hard disk data recovery to recover all your data. Let’s have a look at the methods to extend the life of the hard drive. 5 Ways Extend the Life of Your Hard Drive Here are...

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