Richard Lai
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Oppo made a Gundam edition of its fast-charging Reno Ace phone
If you've always wanted a Gundam phone, here's one to look out for. → Read More
Add eye tracking to your HTC Vive headset for $149
VR companies have been hyping up eye tracking for years, yet even today, options are limited when it comes to VR headsets with integrated eye-tracking -- namely... → Read More
Oppo's next phone can be fully charged in just 30 minutes
While a handful of recent flagship phones -- namely Samsung's Note 10+ (with the optional 45W adapter) and Vivo's NEX 3 5G -- can be fully charged in a little o... → Read More
Vivo's NEX 3 is a bezel-less 5G phone with a 64-megapixel camera
Whether you like it or not, 5G is coming, and a handful of brands are already offering compatible devices in select markets. The latest to jump on the 5G bandwa... → Read More
Insta360’s tiny wearable sports cam has video stabilization
Insta360’s tiny wearable sports cam has video stabilization -- and magnets to attach to a whole array of things. → Read More
Huawei reveals Harmony OS, its alternative to Android
Huawei's long-rumored Android alternative, Hongmeng, is finally official. At today's Huawei Developer Conference, the company's Consumer Business Group CEO Rich... → Read More
HTC's standalone VR kit will stream PC content via WiFi
You can use HTC's standalone headset to access your PC's VR content. → Read More
Oppo eliminates side bezels with its 'waterfall screen'
It's only been a year since Vivo and Oppo kicked off the all-screen, notch-less smartphone race, and now, the latter is literally pushing the boundaries with a... → Read More
ASUS' ROG Phone II combines high-spec power with accessory spectacle
Gaming phones are a rare breed, and the nascent category has already proved to be too much of a challenge for Razer. Some companies still see it as an opp... → Read More
Oppo's under-screen camera is real and taking photos in Shanghai
We're one step closer to a future where pop-up selfie cameras are no more. → Read More
Oppo allegedly shows off an under-display selfie camera
Not a fan of pop-up cameras on smartphones? How about a camera that's hidden under the screen? → Read More
Pushing a 28-core CPU to its limits: 6GHz and beyond
I'm mesmerized by the way liquid nitrogen vapor flows across the motherboard. There's something oddly therapeutic about extreme overclocking, especially w... → Read More
Gigabyte's Aero 15 OLED laptop is made for video editors
In 2019, OLED laptops are nothing new. ASUS even took this feature to the next level on its dual-screen ZenBook Pro Duo. At Computex, Gigabyte is the latest com... → Read More
ASUS' latest WiFi 6 router looks appallingly normal
When you look up WiFi 6 routers, you tend to end up with a bunch of nightmare-inducing designs that resemble gigantic dead spiders. Luckily, brands like Netgear... → Read More
ASUS made the world's first 240Hz portable monitor for gamers
Portable USB monitors are no stranger to Computex, but this year, ASUS brought us something a little more ambitious: the world's first 240Hz portable gami... → Read More
ASUS releases a 30th anniversary edition ZenFone 6 and ZenBook
How about a white leather-clad laptop for a change? → Read More
ASUS' ZenFone 6 has a flippable camera and giant battery
Getting tired of pup-up cameras on phones? How about a flipping camera instead? → Read More
Oppo's mid-range Realme X is inspired by garlic and onions
We don't often highlight mid-range smartphones these days, but when we do, there's a good reason. Following yesterday's flagship OnePlus 7 Pro, today we have ye... → Read More
OnePlus 7 Pro review: The first true OnePlus flagship
OnePlus can be funny. Sometimes, the company reveals top-notch smartphones with minor flaws. Other times, new devices land with new features that were a f... → Read More
Intel explains Project Athena laptops, promises nine hours of battery life
Intel wants real-world battery life estimates that are actually honest. → Read More