Windows maker Microsoft’s new “Always Connected PCs” initiative focuses on helping computer manufacturers bring to market LTE-enabled notebooks that incorporate eSIM technology (not to be confused with Apple SIM). The companysaidat the Computex 2017 show this morning in Taipei that it will partner with PC vendors, carriers and chip makers like Intel and Qualcomm on the new initiative. First LTE-enabled Windows notebooks featuring eSIM technology (via Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 chipset) are on the way from ASUS, HP and Lenovo, said Microsoft....

As you can gather from the GF65 Thin name, this MSI laptop is all about being sleek and portable. It’s also reasonably affordable considering the specification, with highlights that include an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, 144Hz screen, and a fast NVMe drive too. Plus the GF65 Thin certainly looks the part, with a brushed aluminium top and subtle accents. But does it truly deliver for gaming? We’ve been blasting baddies and tearing up race tracks for a couple of weeks to find out....

Navigon 7200T GPS Review With prices of basic standalone PNDs (Personal Navigation Devices) racing to the bottom, and increasing threats from navigation apps on mobile devices, what’s a company to do when they want to make a premium GPS device? If you’re Navigon, and the PND is the 7200T, you stuff it full of real-time updates, 3D visualizations and incredibly detailed mapping, together with a vast touchscreen and slick design. Does the Navigon 7200T stand out or get lost in the crowd?...

We reported just a few weeks ago that Blumhouse’s highly-anticipatedHalloweensequel wrapped production, giving the filmmakers and producers eight months to work on post-production ahead of the October 19 release date. While there is no indication as to when we may see the first footage, writer/producer Danny McBride revealed new details in an interview at theSXSWFilm Festival in Austin, TX. The director confirmed that this movie does take place after the originalHalloween, while adding that they pay homage to the myriad of sequels that have followed the original John Carpenter classic....

A new study has been conducted by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley that sets out to prove which type of material used in office chairs is actually better for use. The modern office chair that is of high value is generally made out of mesh to help favor breathability for long duration usage. The researchers believe that the idea of mesh being superior to foam is potentially a myth, as they examined the impact of mesh versus foam as a seat material....

Oppo’s latest flagship,the Find X2 Pro, has one of the most impressive spec sheets of the year so far. It’s clear the popular manufacturer is going after that gap in the market left by Huawei since its lack of Google Play has rendered it unpopular in western markets. Along with a powerful fast charging battery and epic display, Oppo has also equipped it with a highly capable and versatile camera system which puts it right alongside the likes ofSamsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultraand theHuawei P30 Pro....

One of the most iconic psychological thrillers of the ’80s will soon be getting a new life.Fatal Attraction, a new original miniseries based on the 1987 film of the same name, is set to debut this year on Paramount+. The original film centers on the married Dan Gallagher, who has a weekend fling with Alex Forrest, a woman he meets through work. Though both intend for it to be a one-time thing, she becomes obsessed and stalks Dan and his family relentlessly....

The New Donk City singer Pauline and Ninji will be joining the cast ofSuper Mario PartyJamboree when the Switch game releases on October 17. She has been in the series since the original Donkey Kong arcade game launched in 1981, so this is a long time coming. Two Classic Characters Join Super Mario Party Jamboree Pauline is a classic Nintendo character that hadn’t reappeared in the Super Mario series until recently....

The adorable child who plays all alone at the Naganaki Shrine inPersona 3 Reload, Maiko is caught between a potentially nasty divorce between her parents as all they do at home is fight. She takes a liking to the protagonist as she begins to open up to him as an older brother figure. Maiko represents the Hanged arcana, and depending on how high her rank is, any Persona of the same arcana will receive additional levels during fusion....

Pokemon Sword & Shield player shares “horrifying” theory about Glastrier and Spectrier’s origins A wild theory about Pokemon Sword & Shield’s Legendary horses Glastrier and Spectrier has gone viral, leaving many in the community feeling both horrified and convinced that it’s true. When Pokemon Sword & Shield’s second DLC expansion The Crown Tundra arrived in 2020, it introduced trainers to a new Legendary called Calyrex, a graceful creature that ruled over the Galar region as king in ancient times....

Following on from a prematureAmazon listing, further details have emerged of the upcoming Garmin Fenix 6 series, including specifications and prices for the various models. The leak comesfrom WinFuture, and lists several specific Fenix 6 models starting with the Fenix 6 and Fenix 6S. These two are the entry level models of the range, with the S version being essentially a smaller version of the Fenix 6. It’s claimed that the Fenix 6 will have a 47mm case and a 260 x 260 resolution 1....

What do you look for in aBluetooth speaker? Is it sophistication in design? Is it smart voice control? Or it brutal bass and a lighting rig that puts that tricked-out Ford Escort XR3i to shame? Our quick take Exuberance is the XB40’s raison d’être, which is exactly what you get - unapologetic extroversion. Brash bass and big beats, serious volume, plus the lights fantastic. And all that wrapped up in a rugged-looking and colourful design....

Let’s get ready to rumbleeee! I know you can hear the synth beatsfrom this 90s classicblaring in your head right now (you’re welcome). “Get Ready” instantly takes me back to the days when fitness was synonymous with Jock Jams. I despised doing suicides in gym class, but whenever the cool PE teacher threw on “Whoomp (There It Is)“, I somehow had no problem sprinting for my life in a pair of oversized gym shorts, clutching my waistband to avoid being pantsed by Jessica M*....