HTC will soon launch a new virtual reality toy you can use on the go. The device will be compatible with HTC’s new flagship phone, the U Ultra. But HTC says it won’t be just a simple headset like Samsung‘s Gear VR. VR, which puts headset wearers into a computer-generated digital world, has swept across …

Going viral can be a blessing for some apps, but it led anime-makeover app Meitu to more scrutiny than it may have wanted. Before long, security researchers were taking it to task for dodgy-looking data collecting code. Upon download, the app asks for a suspicious amount of unneeded permissions, such as access to your location and phone number, as well …

If you always hated having to open a new browser tab just to do your currency conversions, Opera is going to make you a lot happier this holiday season. The latest update to the company’s desktop browser will feature a built-in converter that’s easily accessible by simply highlighting an item’s price and the browser will display the converted rate above. …

Your Netflix television experience is getting an upgrade. The streaming provider is rolling out a global update to its TV interface, designed to let you instantly preview 15- to 30-second clips of shows as you browse its vast catalog. The new look comes just a week after Netflix unveiled an update that will let you download shows to phones and …

Xiaomi‘s latest phone, the Mi Mix, has definitely kicked up an online storm. It certainly caught me by surprise. Not only did Xiaomi manage to keep the device a complete secret — tech journalists were gathered at a Beijing event expecting only the Mi Note 2 — the company initially introduced the phone in vague terms, calling it a concept …

The PC market hasn’t been doing too well globally, seeing a decline in shipments in Q3 compared with last year. But Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Asus still sees potential in Asia. With the launch of its Asus Zenbook 3 in Singapore, the company is signaling its intention to double down in a highly competitive market, one that has seen notebook manufacturers …

Fans of dual-camera phones soon won’t have to spend a fortune on high-end handsets, thanks to Qualcomm’s new batch of processors for mid-range devices. The Snapdragon 626, 653 and 427 chips will support dual-camera phones, which Qualcomm says will take great low-light shots on their phones. They have a similar setup to the Huawei P9, which features dual color and …

Your next phone packing Qualcomm‘s upcoming flagship processor will be able to reach download speeds that rival your wired computer, but only if your carrier’s network supports it. Making the announcement at its 4G/5G Summit in Hong Kong, the chipmaker revealed that its upcoming Snapdragon 800 series processor (likely to be specifically the Snapdragon 830 processor), will feature its X16 …

If you’re a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 owner in Australia, Singapore, Taiwan or Malaysia, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Samsung’s confirmed that you’ll be getting a refund for your phone. The Korean electronics giant has released statements in these three countries, telling affected customers in Singapore and Australia that Note 7s can be exchanged for either the Galaxy …

If privacy when surfing the World Wide Web is something you value, then using a virtual private network (VPN) to obscure your surfing patterns is a must. While most VPNs either require a subscription fee or installing additional software on your PC, Opera’s latest update to its stable desktop browser version adds VPN functionality for free and turning it on …