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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 might come with a surprisingly thinner design
This year, Samsung’s new Flip is expected to come with a huge change to its outer display, with a larger screen wrapped around the cameras. But that’s not all. The phone may also come with a thinner profile, as can be seen in new leaked renders. Evan Blass (@evleaks) has…
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Apple’s M5 chip is coming to the MacBook and iPad Pros this fall
Apple Silicon’s next crown jewel, the M5, will be making its way to Apple devices this Fall. The MacBook Pros and the iPad Pro are expected to be the first to get the upgrade, as numerous supply chain leaks have pointed to the mass production on TSMC’s 3nm N3P node…
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The Nothing Phone 3 is getting a bizarre new camera design this year
Nothing’s third flagship phone is said to come with a really weird camera design. Some sources have managed to get hold of unofficial renders for the Phone (3), and it comes with an interesting choice for the camera placement. You may be used to seeing a somewhat symmetrical layout for…
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Google brings AirTag-like location tracking to the Pixel Watch 3
Google’s Pixel Watch 3 can now locate nearby devices with greater precision, thanks to a new feature called “Channel Sounding.” It uses the watch’s existing Bluetooth hardware and can pinpoint devices with “centimeter-level accuracy.” It is important to note that for this feature to work, the entire chain of devices…
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Fortnite players are getting $126 million in refunds for Epic’s ‘dark’ in-game tricks
The Federal Trade Commission will be sending out $126 million in compensation to Fortnite players who were forced into unwanted in-game purchases. This is the second round of refunds after a $72 million payout was sent in December last year. This process is part of the Epic vs. FTC’s case…
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Apple is now using the Wallet app to promote its new F1 movie
Apple has been actively promoting its new F1 movie, and it’s starting to feel like the company is trying to pull all the strings to secure a strong opening weekend, especially with how much money they’ve poured into the project. Now, they’re even sending out movie promo notifications through the…
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Apple finally tones down the ‘glassiness’ on the Liquid Glass Control Center
Apple has now fixed one of the major complaints with the new Liquid Glass in the first iOS developer beta. The Control Center now gets a new, less glassy look in the second beta update, making the text much more readable. Not only did the background get a tinge of…
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Samsung’s new phones are coming at Galaxy Unpacked on July 9th
Samsung has confirmed that its third Galaxy Unpacked event for the year will take place on July 9th, 10 AM ET. This Unpacked will follow January’s Galaxy S25 series launch event and May’s reveal of the Galaxy S25 Edge. This time, there’s a lot to expect, too. Here’s what Samsung…
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Samsung’s first Android XR headset could be coming this fall
At last year’s Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung showcased its answer to Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro, with a trailer for its own XR headset. But, even after a year of waiting, there’s no official release date. Now, a source from the company’s home soil has provided information on when the extended reality…
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The Dia browser arrives on macOS, and it can read your tabs using AI
After shelving Arc last year, The Browser Company took its second big shot with Dia. The idea is essentially the same: changing the way you browse. Dia is now available in public beta, and generally, it banks on making AI a natural part of your workflow. Dia comes with a…
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The 5 Biggest iOS 26 Features Coming to Your iPhone
At WWDC ’25, Apple announced the new iOS 26, which brings quite a few updates to existing core apps and a major design overhaul. The update will roll out to selected devices in September, but developers can now opt in public beta. Here are the biggest new changes to iOS…
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macOS Tahoe 26: Full List of Supported Macs
At WWDC ’25, Apple announced macOS Tahoe 26, which drops support for several older Intel-based Mac models. The update features a fresh new “Liquid Glass” design and major updates to features like Continuity and Spotlight. Here is a list of Macs that are eligible for the macOS 26 update: MacBook…
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iOS 26: Full List of Supported iPhones
At WWDC ’25, Apple announced the 19th major iOS update, now officially called iOS 26, as the company moves to a year-based naming system across all platforms. The update brings a fresh new “Liquid Glass” design to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and more. Here is a list of devices that are…
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SDC’s Flash 540-Meta is the world’s first 720Hz OLED monitor at $1,000
In the race to the first 1,000Hz monitor, we’ve seen ASUS develop a 500Hz monitor last year and an upgraded 540Hz this year. Now, it seems like the competition is starting to pick up, as a Chinese company, Super Display Co., has teased a whopping 720Hz display, called the “Flash…
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Apple to launch macOS ‘Tahoe’ at WWDC 2025, Siri’s AI upgrade expected to be pushed back
Apple is expected to announce at WWDC that it will rename all of its major operating systems, shifting to a release year–based numbering system moving forward. For macOS in particular, the company selects a specific name, and this year, it is reported that the new Mac update will be called…
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Samsung Foundry Struggles With 3nm Yields at 50% as TSMC Climbs Past 90%
Samsung Foundry’s disappointing run of 3nm yields continues, as the company has yet again failed to meet expectations for its SF3 process node. Despite being one of the earliest to mass-produce 3nm chips, Samsung has struggled to achieve competitive yields for nearly three years now. Samsung’s Poor 3nm Yields Have…
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Honor Mocks Samsung’s “Consistent” Look In New Honor 400 Ad
For the past year or so, Honor’s marketing strategy has consistently revolved around comparing itself to Samsung. The company has used the Korean tech giant as a benchmark, even going so far as to engrave a 166-word ‘mock’ statement on the hinge of the Honor V3. Now, as part of…
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Apple to Rename iOS Using Release Year, Starting with iOS 26
Ahead of what is rumored to be its largest software redesign in recent times, Apple is looking to rename all of its operating systems, merely as part of adopting a new “year-based” convention. Now, instead of incrementing the version number, the company will label them by release year. In a…
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Xiaomi’s XRing O1 Chip Allegedly Beats Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 In Leaked Geekbench Tests
After Xiaomi officially announced that its first in-house SoC, the XRing O1, will be making way into mobile devices later this month, the first benchmarks for the chip have allegedly surfaced online in now-delisted Geekbench tests. The SoC shows comparable numbers to industry leaders in Dimensity 9400 and the Snapdragon…
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ASUS ROG Ally 2 Comes With a Black Xbox Variant; Packs the AMD Z2 Extreme CPU
In line with rumors that Microsoft is partnering with ASUS to build a handheld, the first images of the project have leaked online, thanks to a series of regulatory listings. The images show ASUS’s next ROG Ally along with the alleged “Project Kennan,” which is an Xbox-branded handheld. Microsoft’s Project…
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Intel Sells 51% Stake in Altera for $8.75B to Help Revive Its Chip Business
Intel’s financial woes with its semiconductor division made Altera, a company that builds programmable chips, one of the “lucrative” assets to sell. To strengthen its balance sheet and cut losses, Intel has sold off its majority stake in the chipmaker to a private equity firm, Silver Lake. Altera Sale Gives…
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NVIDIA to Invest Half a Trillion USD to Build AI Chips in the U.S.
Amid the threat of rising tariffs, NVIDIA has announced that it will manufacture AI chips locally for the very first time. The company will partner with TSMC to bring production to U.S. soil and will spend close to half a trillion USD over the next four years. NVIDIA to Push…
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ASUS RTX 5060 Ti Lineup Leak Confirms TUF, PRIME, and DUAL Models
With the RTX 5060 Ti’s launch closing in, leaks on NVIDIA’s board partners are starting to catch a bit of air. ASUS’ four variants for the 60-class Blackwell GPU have been pictured in unofficial renders, which reveal some interesting tidbits about the card. ASUS Is Expected to Stick to the…
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ZOTAC Ditches 12VHPWR for Safer 8-Pin Power Connector on RTX 5060Ti
NVIDIA is prepping to launch the mid-range 60-class Blackwell GPUs later this week. Meanwhile, a leak from VideoCardz has revealed renders from its board partners, specifically ZOTAC, that seem to have been skipping the 12VHPWR connector on their models. NVIDIA RTX 5060Ti’s TDP Caps Out at 180W, Making 8-Pin the…
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China Won’t Tax American Chips Made Overseas; U.S. Factories Hit With High Tariffs
China has stated that it will not impose tariffs on American-designed chips that are manufactured overseas. This would not only allow companies like AMD and Qualcomm to avoid the “punitive” taxes but could also prove to be beneficial for chipmakers like TSMC. China’s New Chip Tax Could Punish U.S-Based Semiconductor…
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TSMC Could Lose Billions If It Fails to Expand on U.S. Soil
TSMC’s earnings for Q1 ’25 have shown strong revenue performance. But, these numbers could take a hit if the firm doesn’t establish manufacturing operations on U.S. soil soon. TSMC’s Q1 Earnings Look Strong, But U.S’ Tariff Threat Puts the Firm in a Tight Spot TSMC released a statement ahead of…
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Valve’s VR Headset Is Reportedly Being Built in the U.S. to Dodge Tariffs
A new report has stated that Valve’s unreleased VR headset is being manufactured inside the U.S., potentially to avoid import taxes. Valve’s Deckard Is Expected to Be Released By the End of 2025; Currently In Initial Stages of Mass Production The headset, codenamed “Deckard” has been making headlines for quite…
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Vision Pro 2 Enters Mass Production as Apple Targets Q1 ’26 Release
Apple will be taking another shot at spatial computing, as a new report has claimed that the Cupertino tech giant has begun mass production on the second-gen Vision Pro. Apple’s Second-Gen Spatial Computer Might Come at a Lower Price, But the Release Date Isn’t So Clear According to ITHome, a…
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X Could Be Hit With Billions in Fines Under EU’s New Digital Laws
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is reportedly set to face huge fines from the European Commission for non-compliance with Brussels’ digital regulation policies. EU May Weigh in Revenue from Musk’s Other Companies to Decide the Fine Under the newly enforced Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU is likely to hold…
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AMD May Introduce the $449 RX 9070 GRE to Undercut NVIDIA’s RTX 5070
With the success of its RDNA 4 GPUs, AMD is looking to add a third entrant to the lineup, with a cut-down version that competes against the likes of NVIDIA’s RTX 5070, but at a better price-to-performance ratio. The Sub-$500 RX 9070 GRE Could Join the RDNA 4 Lineup as…
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GTA VI Collector’s Edition Could Cost as Much as an Xbox One S
With the launch of GTA VI closing in this year, rumors have sprung up about how much one of the most hyped games of modern times could cost. Well, this time, the claim seems to state that the Collector’s Edition, in particular could cost as much as an Xbox One…
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Qualcomm’s New Mid-Range Chip Can Run 60Hz Games at 120Hz
Qualcomm has announced its latest mid-tier Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, which sticks to older Cortex cores, and targets mid-range devices. While the SoC doesn’t directly compete with the Oryon-based “Elite” chips, it brings huge performance increments over the 8s Gen 3, especially in the GPU segment. The SoC Misses…
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Huawei Pura X Teardown Shows First Kirin CPU to Use Soldered RAM
Huawei cut ties with Android for good with the launch of its sideways-flip Pura X earlier this month. After betting big on the foldable segment, first with the Mate XT and now the Pura X, the company is looking to stage a strong comeback on its home turf. Kirin 9020…
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Pixel 10 Pro Fold Leaks Show Little Changing for Google’s Next Foldable
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has been pictured in early leaks in what appears to be a pretty much identical design to Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold from last year. That isn’t a bad thing, per se, since the Pixels will majorly focus on what’s under the hood this year.…
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Hide Your Gmail with Google’s New Shielded Email
Most websites you visit on the internet, more often than not, need you to sign up. There’s often no guarantee that your information, let alone your email, won’t be compromised. To hide your email address from apps and services, Google is now working on an email forwarding alias it calls…
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Snapdragon ‘8s Gen 4’ Expected to Launch on April 2, Won’t Feature New Oryon Cores
The past few days have seen rumors spring up about a new mid-range Qualcomm SoC, and today, the chipmaking giant has announced that it will be holding a launch event for a new Snapdragon chip on April 2, 2025, in China. The Mid-Range SoC to Skip the “Elite” Moniker; Will…
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Google Axes Live AOSP Commits As Android Development Goes Fully Private
For the last decade and a half, Google has developed most of Android in a way that allowed the public to track new commits in real time. Much of the work was done in public-facing channels. Now, however, the company is moving all development to an internal branch. AOSP Loses…
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Apple to Bring 2nm Chips to iPhone 18 as TSMC’s Yields Climb Past 70%
TSMC’s initial supply of 2nm chipsets will go to Apple and will likely power next year’s iPhone 18 series. Last year, it was reported that the Cupertino tech giant would be TSMC’s first customer for the N2 process node, given how it is currently the chipmaker’s largest client. TSMC Leads…
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RTX 4090 Power Connector Melts Again, Even With NVIDIA’s Official Adapter
R.I.P. to another Ada Lovelace GPU, as yet another report of an NVIDIA 4090’s 12VHPWR connector melting has surfaced online. Another NVIDIA 4090 Owner Reports a Melted Power Connector, Says the GPU Wasn’t Under Stress NVIDIA’s 40-series was notorious for melting its power cables. The company introduced a new power…
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Huawei’s Clamshell Pura X Finally Says Goodbye to Android
Huawei is finally moving away from Android for good. The company’s new clamshell foldable, Pura X, is the first phone to fully ditch the Android Operating System Project (AOSP) for its homegrown HarmonyOS NEXT. Huawei’s Opted for a Different Fold-Flip Formula; Pura X Opens Sideways and Uses 16:10 On the…
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AMD’s ‘Unreleased’ RX 9070 Reference Card Is Already Selling in China’s Black Market
This year, AMD’s latest Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT launched without an official “Made By AMD” (MBA) reference design; at least not for consumers. Instead, only AIB models were available at launch. But here’s where things get interesting: a reference design does exist, and it’s allegedly surfaced in…
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Snapdragon’s New “G” Series SoCs Bring Ray-Tracing to Android Handhelds
Two years ago, Qualcomm launched a dedicated gaming chip line for handheld systems. Now, the company is expanding its three-tiered Snapdragon “G” series with two second-generation SoCs and one third-generation SoC. Not to confuse these with the mobile lineup, these SoCs are purpose-built for “sustained” gaming over long intervals. Snapdragon…
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Huawei’s First ARM Chip for PCs, Kirin X90 Spotted in China’s Security Reports
Huawei’s first homegrown ARM-based SoC for PCs is in the works as the company is finding avenues to break free of dependence on its sanction-hit lines. Back in October 2024, it was rumored that the company may be eyeing a Q1 2025 release, and in line with that, the first…
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Amazon Echo Will Now Process All Voice Requests in the Cloud
Amazon has stated that it will, rather forcefully, collect all Echo voice recordings and that no requests will be processed locally moving forward. This move comes after Amazon announced plans to integrate genAI into the Alexa platform. Echo’s Voice Recordings Will Now Be Processed in Amazon’s Cloud, But Can Be…
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Samsung May Axe Its SF1.4 Process as 3nm Yield Fails to Improve
Samsung Foundry’s woes with its 3nm production lines may bring its future plans to a standstill, as the company is looking to axe its 1.4nm process node, which was initially due to enter mass production in 2027. Samsung’s Woes With 3nm May Prompt Force the Foundry to Rethink SF1.4 Plans;…
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Google Makes Vulkan the Official Graphics API for Android
Google has announced that Vulkan is becoming the official graphics API for Android. Ahead of the Game Developers Conference next week, Google has outlined some of its key announcements as well as changes that will supposedly bring better performance and game support to the platform. Vulkan to Become Android’s “Unified…
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Meta Pushes for In-House AI Chips to Cut Costly NVIDIA Orders
Meta has long been one of NVIDIA’s biggest customers, relying on its GPUs to train AI models. But, as the company has bet big on AI, its spending on AI infrastructure has soared through the roof. Now, to cut these bills, the company is moving to develop its custom in-house…
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Early Google Pixel 10 Leaks Show Little Sign of Change
As with every year, Google’s “biggest secret” has once again been spoiled by early Pixel 10 leaks. There’s not much changing on the design end as the company gears up for its biggest SoC upgrade since the Tensor made it to Pixels. Pixel 10 To Come With Google’s Biggest SoC…
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DeepSeek Confirms R2 Won’t Launch on March 17
DeepSeek has denied all rumors of its “R2” AI model launching on March 17 after multiple reports have claimed that the Hangzhou tech giant might move up the launch ahead of its planned May release. DeepSeek Pushing for Another Market “Disruption,” But May Struggle in the U.S. The company that…
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Motorola Edge 60 Leak Reveals Built-In Stylus & Headphone Jack
Motorola’s mid-range Edge series might bring back stylus support this year. The company introduced an “optional stylus” with its premium Moto Edge+ line in 2022 but has since discontinued it, for reasons unknown. Motorola’s G Stylus line is popular for bringing the stylus to phones under $200, and this year,…
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Here’s Your First Look at the ‘iPhone 17 Air’ in CAD Renders
Earlier this year, in January, the first rumors of a “thin” iPhone surfaced, with speculation that it may keep the “iPhone Air” moniker. The reports seemed plausible, too, given how Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman stated it would be “a testing ground for future technologies,” such as the iPhone/iPad Fold. Apple’s New…
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NVIDIA Hopes to Reclaim Entry-Level GPU Market With RTX 5050 & 5060Ti After Strong RDNA4 Launch
After reports surfaced online that NVIDIA plans to release its entry-level Blackwell GPUs as early as this month, leaks started pouring in, some of which seemingly confirmed the specifications for RTX 5050 and RTX 5060Ti. RTX 5050 to Be the Only Blackwell GPU With GDDR6; 5060 Ti Expected to Consume…
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NVIDIA RTX 5090’s 12V-2×6 Cable Heats Up to 150°C
NVIDIA’s decision to put up the 12VHPWR connector with Ada Lovelace wasn’t one of its more popular choices. The company faced backlash for melting connectors and exceedingly high temperatures, which prompted it to develop the so-called “melt-proof” 12V-2×6 connector. 12V-2×6’s Toasty High Temps Point to a Repeat of Last Year’s…
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AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT Hit by Delays; Even $799 Models Face Month-Long Waits
AMD’s 9000-series GPU launch was mostly dubbed “successful,” but largely because only a small fraction of buyers managed to secure cards at MSRP. Despite decent supply, recent batches have seen retail prices climb above MSRP, and even then, consumers in some regions are now facing month-long wait times. AIBs Selling…
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NVIDIA Is Expected to Announce Its Blackwell 60-Class GPUs As Early as This Month
NVIDIA is reportedly planning to release its budget Blackwell GPUs, specifically the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060Ti as early as this month. The entry-level RTX 5050‘s launch is also on the cards, and may see an April release. NVIDIA RTX 5060 Series Launching in March, Pre-Orders Open Two Weeks…
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Apple’s ‘Blue’ MacBook Air is Its First Non-Neutral Color Notebook in 25 Years
Apple gave MacBook Air its due M4 upgrade today, but the announcement came with more than one surprise. Along with dropping the base price to $999, the company also introduced a “striking” new colorway to its traditionally least colorful product line—Sky Blue. MacBooks Have Traditionally Avoided Bold Colorways For decades,…
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PS3 Receives a Surprise Update 19 Years After Launch
While most companies phase out older devices within five to ten years, Sony has just released an update for the PS3—19 years after its launch. The update comes as a surprise to many, but it doesn’t add much. It’s merely a minor one, bringing small system performance improvements and renewed…
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MacBook Air Gets M4 Chip, New ‘Sky Blue’ Color, Starting at $999
With the announcement of the second “Air” of the week, Apple released the M4 Macbook Air, lowering the M3 Air’s MSRP from $1,099 to a starting price of $999. Macbook Air Comes at a $100 Cheaper MSRP, Extended Display Support, New M4 Chip, and Higher Memory Config The M4 Macbook…
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The New “iPad Air” Gets the M3 Chip, Comes at $599
After Tim Cook teased that Apple would be releasing an “Air” product this week, most speculated that it would most certainly be the “M4 MacBook Air.” But, Apple surprised us with an upgraded iPad Air, starting at $599. M3 iPad Air Comes With a Chip Upgrade, Lighter Chassis, and the…
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Firefox Backs From Promise to Never Sell User Data, Revises Terms After Backlash
Mozilla updated Firefox’s Terms of Use last week, but it came under fire when critics were quick to point out that the wording appeared to grant Mozilla overly broad rights to user data. This, to Firefox’s user-base, was unacceptable, as it undermined their primary image of the browser as a…
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M4 MacBook Air to Launch This Week, Pre-Orders Opening Soon After
Apple will release a new “Air” product this week. While not official, it’s highly likely that this will be the M4 MacBook Air. Tim Cook Gives the Clearest Signal for the M4 MacBook Air Release This Week Taking to X, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, teased the arrival of a new…
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Xiaomi Just MagSafe’d a Camera Lens; Calls It the “Modular Optical System”
Xiaomi has recently tried MagSafe-ing an actual camera lens onto a working prototype of its newly announced Xiaomi 15. It’s called the Modular Optical System, or MOS. MOS Is a “Plug-and-Play” Lens that Attaches to the Back of Your Phone, Works With the Same Camera App The feature allows you…
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AMD’s RX 9070 XT Pre-Orders Show Strong Demand in China
AMD’s RX 9000-series launch initially wooed us with its aggressive pricing when compared to NVIDIA’s Blackwell series. The Radeon RX 9070 comes in at an MSRP of $549, while the RX 9070 XT will retail for $599. The GPUs will hit shelves later this week on March 6, but before…
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Yeston Actually Dunked Its RX 9070 XT in the Ocean for an Ad
The makers of the RTX 4060 “Cute Pet” are back with the Yeston RX 9070 “Sakura Atlantis.” It’s at least a $599 card, that the company has advertised by… dipping into the ocean. Yeston just can’t settle on a normal product reveal. In their 59-second reveal video for the RX…
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Apple’s Waving Figure Says iPhone 16e Comes at a Price “You Can’t Ignore”
Apple released seven video ads for the iPhone 16e on launch day, including six shorts and the main ‘Meet the iPhone‘ ad. The $599 entry price was the main focus, with the ad “playing up” the cost to justify Apple’s pricing. In the video, an inflatable sky dancer holds up…
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NVIDIA’s ARM Chip for PCs Shoots Up on Geekbench With Shockingly Weak Scores
NVIDIA’s push into ARM-based SoCs for Windows has seen its first signs of life on Geekbench. In the last quarter of 2024, rumors were strong about Team Green co-engineering two chips with MediaTek, the N1X (2025) and the N1 (2026). The chipmaking giant’s first WoA chip, the N1X, has been…
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Xiaomi’s Photography Kit Gets an Upgrade for the 15 Ultra
If you were impressed by the Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s camera last year, you should be happy to hear that the 15 Ultra is sticking with what works. While most of the camera module retained the same hardware, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra comes with a new 200-megapixel periscope lens. The Ultras…
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Meta Apologizes for Pushing Sensitive Content On Your Instagram Feed
In the last few days, Instagram pushed a lot of content users definitely didn’t sign up for. This included explicit, violent, NSFW, and straight-up graphic content. People have reported watching videos of murder, accidents, and gore. If it isn’t already clear; this isn’t normal. Instagram was immediately called out for…
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Nothing Accused of Faking Phone 3a Camera Comparison
In the build-up to the March 4 launch, Nothing has been aggressively promoting the Phone 3a series by trickling bits of information across their media channels. This also included a controversial attempt to showcase the Phone 3a’s camera superiority over the latest iPhone. However, viewers were quick to point out…
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China’s Huawei to Double Ascend 910C AI Chip Yield, Amid NVIDIA Ban
Huawei’s in-house AI chip, the Ascend 910C will reportedly see an increase in production numbers this year. The NVIDIA Hopper H100 rival is projecting a 40% increase in yield for 2025 and is looking to up the ante with strong support from the Chinese government. Part of China’s tech plans…
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Nothing Phone (3a) Is Getting an iPhone-Style Action Button
Nothing’s Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro are set to be released on March 4, 2025, but before that, Nothing has revealed what the phone will look like. In a YouTube video titled “The SECRETS behind Phone (3a),” the company talked about the thought process behind the phone’s design philosophy.…
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OnePlus Delays Watch 3 Launch After “Meda in China” Typo
The OnePlus Watch 3’s release date has been postponed to April 25th, 2025, from February 25 after a minor “typographical” error on the watch led to a full recall. Earlier this week, the OnePlus Watch 3 became the center of attention for a rather unusual reason. Apparently, after its launch,…
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iPhone 16e’s Pricing Leaves EU Customers Paying More
Apple entered the week ditching its $429 iPhone SE for a pricier new entry model in the shape of the $599 iPhone 16e. This MSRP, however, is restricted to the US, as buyers from the EU and UK will have to pay £599 (or €729) for the same device. If…
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Apple’s Foldable iPhone to Enter Production Soon, Launch Imminent in 2026
Apple is nearing the final stages of choosing suppliers for materials and components for its highly anticipated iPhone Fold. The company aims to enter the foldable phone market next year and is now finalizing partnerships with suppliers to ensure production kicks off smoothly. According to industry sources, Apple plans to…
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iPhone 17’s Design Is Inspired By the Dynamic Island
As we inch closer to the next iPhone launch, rumors about the iPhone 17’s redesigned rear cameras are heating up. If leaked details hold true, Apple’s 2025 lineup could feature three distinct camera layouts across the iPhone 17 series—a significant visual shakeup. Reliable leaker Majin Bu recently shared a CAD-based…
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AMD RX 9070 Series Benchmarks Leaked: 42% Faster Than 7900 GRE
Ahead of AMD’s RX 9070-series launch on February 28, 2025 (via YouTube), official power ratings and benchmarks have surfaced. These provide insights into how the new card compares to its predecessors and Nvidia’s RTX 50-series. Thanks to VideoCardz, we now see that the 9070 series delivers noticeable performance gains over…
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Android 16’s Live Updates Lets You View Notifications in Real-Time
Google is introducing “Live Update” notifications in Android 16, and a demo app now allows you to see how these work in an actual setting. These notifications provide real-time updates on timers, sports scores, workout statuses, and navigation, and they integrate with third-party apps for tasks like tracking cab distances…
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NVIDIA Admits to Shipping RTX 5090 Units With Degraded Performance
Several NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs were reportedly shipped with hardware specifications that did not match the advertised numbers. A member of the TechPowerUp forums discovered discrepancies in the ROP (Raster Operating Units) count for the GPU, sparking concerns among users. The issue first surfaced with the ZOTAC 5090 SOLID model,…
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Galaxy S25 Edge Will Not Feature Curved Edges
Samsung is gearing up to release another addition to its 2025 lineup with the Galaxy S25 Edge in April. This device was teased at the Unpacked event last month and is known for its slimmer form factor. Recently, the first leaked images have surfaced online, and they seem to be…
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$2,800 RTX 5090 Burns Out After Blown Capacitor Sparks Fire
After reports of melting power connectors on the RTX 5090 Founders Edition, the first known incident of the GPU, specifically the ROG Astral, catching fire has emerged online. Redditor Impossible-Weight485 shared shocking images of what appears to be a burnt $2,799 RTX 5090. Surprisingly, this time, the issue isn’t with…
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Apple’s New Budget iPhone 16e: Can It Compete With $600 Android Rivals?
Three years after the last iPhone SE, Apple has unveiled its newest budget-friendly smartphone: iPhone 16e. This release signals the end of the “SE” branding, as the 16e now stands as Apple’s only sub-$600 iPhone. Priced at $599, the iPhone 16e enters the ring alongside competitive Android rivals. Think Pixel…
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iPhone 17 Expected to Have Dual Screens like Xiaomi 11 Ultra
Apple’s iPhone 16 series faced criticism for incremental updates, with analysts predicting a 15% year-over-year decline in shipments. To counter this, leaks suggest the 2025 iPhone 17 lineup will introduce Apple’s most radical redesign since the iPhone X. According to John Prosser (Front Page Tech), the iPhone 17 Pro models…
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HyperOS 2.0 Global Rollout: Release Dates and Supported Devices
Xiaomi has officially announced the global release schedule for HyperOS 2.0. Unlike previous years, when international devices had to wait a few months for the global rollout, this time, the first batch of devices is slated to receive the update as soon as this month, which is on par with…
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What is UltraAV and Why Did It Appear on My Computer Unexpectedly?
In September 2024, many users were surprised to see a new antivirus program, UltraAV, on their computers without any warning. (Source) This software replaced Kaspersky Antivirus, raising concerns that it might be malware. However, UltraAV is a legitimate antivirus product from Pango Group, known for services like Hotspot Shield and…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Crush the AirPods Pro in Repairability
Repairability is a growing concern for the average user. Enthusiasts often dish out hundreds of dollars on new tech and find them unrepairable once something breaks off or the battery dies. Phone Repair Guru on YouTube recently compared the process of replacing the battery on Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 3…
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MrBeast Accused of Faking Videos, Rigging Results & Illegal Lotteries
Over the past few weeks, MrBeast aka Jimmy Donaldson has been surrounded by controversies. This wave of drama started with Ava Kris Tyson who had been accused of grooming minors and even sending inappropriate texts to a 13-year-old. Old clips of MrBeast saying racial slurs and sexual talks also resurfaced…
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How to Install WSA with Google Play Store & Magisk
Not too long ago, Microsoft announced that it’ll natively be supporting Android apps on Windows. While that ambition was short-lived, it did give users a bit of a glimpse into what a tightly knit, integrated ecosystem on Windows could look like, if it weren’t for Microsoft’s tenuous agreement with Google.…
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Exclusive: Redmi 12C European Variant’s Renders, Specifications and Prices Leaked
Xiaomi launched the Redmi 12C in China on December 31, 2022. It is a low-end device featuring a Helio G85 processor, LCD panel, HD+ resolution, microUSB port, and a 5000mAh battery. Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the global launch of the Redmi 12C, and the device is currently exclusive to China. The phone…
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Facebook Has Another Slip Up, Exposes Millions of Private Photos to Third-Party Devs
A newly discovered Facebook bug has exposed private photos of nearly 6.8 million users. From September 12th to September 25th, the bug caused some third-party apps to gain access to several private user photos. Today, Facebook announced that they have fixed the bug and detailed the event in a blog…
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How to Fix Blue Screen of Death Caused by CrowdStrike?
On July 19, 2024, a faulty update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company used by many critical infrastructure sectors, caused numerous Windows PCs to experience the infamous ‘Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)’. The issue was caused by a faulty patch introducing incompatibility between a Windows update and CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor. This…
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Exclusive: Moto Edge 50 Pro Europe Price Leaked
Motorola recently launched the Moto Edge 50 Pro smartphone in India. It is a midrange phone that starts at INR 31,999 for the base storage option. It is the first Edge series phone that Motorola has launched this year and we can expect the brand to introduce more phones under…
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Exclusive: HONOR 90 Smart 5G Renders, Specs and Price Leaked
HONOR is expected to introduce another model to its existing HONOR 90 Series smartphones lineup, which currently consists of four models. Recently, a smartphone with the model name “Honor 90 Smart” and model number “CLK-NX1” was spotted on GCF certification. The certification also confirmed that the phone would support 5G…
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Exclusive: POCO C61 Renders, Specs and Price Tipped for India
POCO has recently launched the POCO X6 Neo 5G, priced under INR 20,000. The company is set to soon introduce the POCO C61 in India, aimed at the entry-level smartphone market. The POCO C61 has recently received multiple certifications, revealing its name and model number. Today, we are exclusively revealing…
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Realme Narzo 70 Pro Storage & Color Options Tipped
Realme will be launching the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G smartphone in India on March 19th. The device will succeed the Realme Narzo 60 Pro 5G, which was launched last year in July. Ahead of the official debut, we are sharing the storage and color options of the Realme Narzo…
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EXCLUSIVE: Vivo V40 SE 5G Renders, Specs & Price Leaked
Vivo recently launched the Vivo V30 Series in Asian and European markets. In a surprising move, the company is now expected to soon launch phones under the Vivo V40 Series. The Vivo V40 SE recently appeared on Bluetooth SIG and GCF certification. While the certification confirms the moniker and model…
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Android 15 Will Allow You To Find Devices Even When Powered Off
Google I/O 2024 is set to showcase the launch of the Android 15 which is expected to come with several upgrades and improvements. Among these, one notable feature that Android users have been waiting for is Find My Device. According to Android Police, Google is bringing a Powered Off Finder…
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Samsung Memory Chip Business is Expected to Make a Comeback This Year, Profit Recovery Forecasted in H2 2024
Samsung’s memory semiconductor business is reportedly expected to recover this year. Analysts have predicted that by the end of this year, Samsung’s DRAM manufacturing will look to recuperate the returns that they had been deprived of for the past year. Samsung Memory Business’ Worst Year Since 2009 For context, 2023…
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Samsung’s “Budget” Z Fold 6 FE Might Be the Key to Counter Huawei’s Dominance in the Foldable Segment
Samsung’s foldable market has not performed well in the past six months since the launch of its flagship Z5 series. Huawei, whose popularity in this segment has been soaring now, is emerging as a threat to the South Korean tech giant’s dominance in this mobile division. A Cheaper Samsung Foldable…
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 May Push for LPDDR6 Support This Year, Apple A18 to Miss Out
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which is confirmed to be released later this week, may support LPPDDR6 memory. For reference, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 did support LPDDR5T, but most manufacturers still ended up putting their money on LPDDR5X. Apple’s A18 Pro May Miss Out on the LPDDR6 Upgrade this…
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Intel Foundry Drops Out of Top 10 as Leading Foundries See Strong Growth in Quarterly Revenue
Trendforce’s latest report suggests that the semiconductor industry has seen decent growth over the past quarter. Overall revenue rose by ~7.9%, thanks to multiple factors, some of which are unique to certain foundries and others that impact the industry as a whole (such as the rise in AI applications). Downswing…
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Qualcomm and MediaTek’s Chip Price Hike Could Drive Mobile Companies Towards Exynos SoCs
Qualcomm and MediaTek have been raising the prices of their chipsets, which is why clients are now being forced to increase the pricing on their devices. Profit margins are declining, and companies that can, such as OEMs, will be forced to continue using or repurposing chips based on older nodes.…
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Intel Lunar Lake Delivers 1.5x Better Performance than Meteor Lake at Similar Power Levels
We have a new performance rumor regarding Intel’s upcoming Lunar Lake-MX lineup, launching later this year. As per the leak, Lunar Lake offers 1.5x higher performance than Meteor Lake at near similar TDPs. 8C/8T Lunar Lake-MX CPU Smokes 10C/12T Meteor Lake-U Counterpart Despite Lacking Hyperthreading Lunar Lake comes tailored for…
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EXCLUSIVE: Vivo Y03 Renders & Specifications Leaked
Vivo will soon be launching the Vivo Y03 smartphone globally, as it was recently spotted on multiple certification sites. The Vivo Y03 will be an entry-level smartphone and the successor of the Vivo Y02, which was launched in November 2022. Before the official launch, today we are sharing the renders…
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Xiaomi Removes Background Playback Feature in Latest HyperOS and MIUI Updates
In February, OPPO announced that it will be removing the “Background Stream” option from ColorOS’ Smart Sidebar in its next update. Following that, it has been tipped that Xiaomi is also removing its own version of Background Playback (for YouTube) feature via a series of OTA updates. Xiaomi Ends Background…
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How To Restore Background Play Option in HyperOS?
The Background play or the “play video sound with screen off” is a feature on Xiaomi phones that allows users to continue listening to podcasts, shows, etc. without having to open the app on their screen. However, users have recently noticed the feature missing from the Video toolbox after updating…
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Intel Arrow Lake Tipped to Offer 25-35% Better Performance than Meteor Lake Without Hyperthreading
A new update from Moore’s Law Is Dead sheds light on Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake CPUs. The overall theme was quite positive and it seems that Intel is finally picking up pace to combat Zen5. With both competitors launching their best in just a few months, it’ll…
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Microsoft Claims Russian Hackers Gained Access to its Source Code via Email Breach
Microsoft has revealed that the Russian state-sponsored hacking group, Nobelium, has gained access to a few of its corporate email accounts and has used them to attempt to gain access to the company’s source code repositories and internal systems. Earlier this year, on January 19th, Microsoft published a blog post…
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Exclusive: Vivo T3 Full Specifications and Images Leaked
Vivo introduced the Vivo T2 in India in April 2023. Almost a year later, we are hearing that Vivo will launch the successor to the Vivo T2 in India, named the Vivo T3. The phone was recently spotted on Bluetooth SIG and India’s BIS certification, confirming its imminent launch. Officially,…
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Apple’s First Foldable is Allegedly a 20.3″ MacBook, Not an iPhone
The foldable form factor has seen rampant growth in the few years since it became public. However, the largest smartphone manufacturer, Apple, has avoided making phones with larger displays that would essentially fold. Backstory This year, Apple’s largest competitor, Samsung, the Korean tech giant, is moving into the sixth generation…
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Google Dialer May Soon Show WhatsApp Call Logs in the Phone App
Google Dialer might soon integrate WhatsApp call logs into Android smartphones. According to a recent leak, user @Kishore9196 spotted something unusual on their phone. Upon opening the call log, they noticed that the app had logged one of their WhatsApp calls. This feature is particularly interesting because it could potentially…
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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger to Showcase Next-Gen Granite Rapids and Arrow Lake Processors at COMPUTEX 2024
Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel will deliver a keynote on June 4th, 2024 detailing the integration of AI in Intel’s upcoming products. These new offerings include next-gen data center (Granite Rapids) and client computing (Arrow Lake) products. While not being a full-fledged reveal or announcement, we can get a glimpse…
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Nothing Phone (2a) Review Roundup: What Does the Community Think?
Nothing, the tech company known for its transparent design in both its phones and earbuds has just launched its third smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2a). This phone, coming in at $349 is marketed as a mid-range consumer smartphone. But how does it stand out, compare to other devices, and justify…
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Facebook, Instagram and Messenger are Down Worldwide, Thousands Suddenly Logged Out
Meta experienced a massive outage late on Tuesday, affecting all of its platforms, namely Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Users worldwide who are attempting to access their accounts have been logged out of the service. Downdetector Sees a Spike in Outage Reports Concerning Meta Platforms Downdetector, a real-time outage monitoring service,…
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Yuzu Lost Against Nintendo And Will Have To Pay $2.4M
A week ago, Nintendo filed a lawsuit against Tropic Haze — the company behind the Nintendo Switch emulation software Yuzu — for “facilitating piracy at a colossal scale.” Now, it seems like Yuzu will have to take down its defenses and pay $2,400,000 to Nintendo. Despite retaining the services of…
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Antrhopic’s Claude 3 Outperforms GPT-4 and Gemini Ultra in Benchmark Tests
On Monday, Anthropic, a big name in the world of AI startups introduced its Claude 3 series of artificial intelligence models. The Claude 3 suite includes Opus, Sonnet, and the upcoming Haiku which are designed to be AI systems that you can rely on. Among these, Opus is their flagship…
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Samsung Foundry Turns to NVIDIA’s “Digital Twin” Technology to Counter Yield Issues and Competition from TSMC and IFS
Over the past few years, Samsung Foundry (SF) has faced a lot of challenges, struggling with low yield rates and a shift in preference from potential clients who increasingly favor competitors like TSMC as their primary foundry partner. If not catered to, this situation may further prove to be disadvantageous…
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APatchLite: How You Root Your Android Without Magisk?
Rooting an Android device has always been a difficult and time-consuming process, particularly for beginners. The introduction of a new application called APatchLite appears to have made this long and difficult procedure much easier. According to a recent YouTube video by Everything Android, a new tool called APatchLite provides a much…
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Could Reach a Whopping 4.3GHz on Each Big Core, Likely Won’t Happen Due to Efficiency Constraints
Qualcomm’s next flagship mobile SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, is rumored to come with several upgrades and performance improvements over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This year, Qualcomm will make a significant shift by switching from off-the-shelf ARM cores to its custom-designed Oryon cores. Qualcomm’s Next Flagship…
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Exynos 1480 Delivers Big Performance Gains in Early Benchmarks: 22% Higher CPU and 31% Better GPU Scores
The A54 was Samsung’s second best-selling smartphone behind the A14 in 2023, and this year, the Galaxy A55 will aim to follow a similar trajectory, more or less. This particular mid-range device will come with many improvements over its predecessor. A55’s Exynos 1480 is a Huge Step Up from its…
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First Hands-on Video of Galaxy A55 Animations Seem To Be All Show No Go
Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A55 is expected to launch in March 2024 and we are getting more and more information about it. Twitter user PerOre15 shared a short clip featuring a quick look into the animations of the Galaxy A55. The video shows UI animations that appear to be close to…
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EXCLUSIVE: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) Price Tipped for Europe
Samsung will soon be launching the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55 smartphones globally. In addition to these phones, we expect the brand to also launch a new tablet, known as the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 Edition, which will be an upgrade from the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 Edition.…
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Apple Ditches MicroLED for Apple Watch Ultra Due to Cost and Yield Problems
It was anticipated that the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra upgrade would switch to microLED technology, but a major setback may have derailed those plans, according to a recent report. Put simply, the corporation may have gone further than planned in pursuing its goal of releasing its first microLED product. The…
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M4 Chip Could Come to the Upcoming OLED iPad Pros
Apple’s upcoming round of the new iPad Pros, boasting an OLED display, could also be the first ones to sport the new M4 chip. A leak covered by MacRumors earlier today detailed sixteen Apple devices and the potential SoCs they’ll come with. This list, among others, mentioned the OLED iPad…
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OpenAI Co-founder, Elon Musk Sues Altman Over Contract Breach, Accuses the Firm of Going “For-Profit”
Sam Altman, the owner of the artificial intelligence company OpenAI, has reportedly been sued by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and the social media platform X. The basis of this claim is that OpenAI’s multi-billion dollar agreement with Microsoft has allegedly resulted in a breach of their original nonprofit…
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Xiaomi Poco Phones Remove Background Music Option in YouTube
YouTube video playback in the background was once a simple process. Unfortunately, YouTube has recently restricted the ability to run in the background offered by numerous third-party programs to enforce its premium subscription, which costs money each month. Xiaomi has eliminated the sidebar feature that lets you play YouTube videos in…
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Exclusive: Realme 12 5G Key Specs Tipped Before India Launch
After launching the Realme 12 Pro Series, Realme will be launching the standard, non-Pro Realme 12 Series in India on March 6 at 12 PM. The Realme 12 Series consists of two phones: the Realme 12 5G and the Realme 12+ 5G. Realme has already revealed key specs of the…
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 ‘For Galaxy’ Variant Could Be Fabricated On Samsung’s 2nm Process Node
Samsung Foundry may’ve won back a lost customer as a new leak from Revegnus has pointed out that Qualcomm might look towards SF for its Snapdragon mobile APs in the future. At this point in time, all of the flagship SoCs from Qualcomm, including the ones that’ll be released this…
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First Galaxy Z Fold 6 Render Reveals a Boxier Frame, Retaining the Same Overall Design
Samsung’s next foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, is expected to arrive in the second half of this year, possibly around August. However, as the gap between the release schedule closes in, leaks have started to make their way online, and one of the first CAD renders for the device…
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Samsung’s $2,000 Competitor to Vision Pro Enters Mass Production, Targets Late 2024 Launch
The Vision Pro has received mixed reviews since its launch, with some users returning their devices in large numbers while others are thoroughly enjoying the next generation of spatial computing. Interestingly enough, despite its $3,500 price tag, Apple has managed to sell over 200,000 units, which has, in turn, had…
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Samsung Will Release over 100,000 Wearable Robots in Mid 2024
Besides the Galaxy Ring, Samsung may have even more ambitious plans for the wearable industry in 2024. According to rumors circulating in Korea, the business is reportedly plotting the manufacturing of the Bot Fit wearable robot, and it is said to be intending to debut its rival to Apple Vision…
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl: Everything You Need to Know
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, more commonly known as Stalker 2, marks the next chapter in the esteemed FPS horror survival franchise by Ukraine-based GSC Game World. The series has carved its own niche in the horror genre with its gritty immersion and realistic gameplay elements. In today’s gaming world,…
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Samsung Prepares for a Large-Scale Acquisition as It Piles Up Billions in the South Korean HQ
Samsung is allegedly preparing for a major, long-awaited acquisition that was previously complicated by the internal dynamics of the company’s leadership. Reports indicate that the company is investing billions of cash assets into its South Korean headquarters, possibly in preparation for a large-scale merger. Samsung’s Cash Hoard Hints at an…
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iPhone’s Upcoming 16 Pro Rumored to Feature a Periscope Lens
Even though the iPhone 15 models have been out for about six months, many have been appreciating their cameras. But it’s never too soon to start guessing what features the next model will include. According to rumors and reports, the number of improvements and new front-facing features that the iPhone…
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Tensor G3 Becomes the First SoC to Support AV1 Encoding at 4K 60FPS
Google’s flagship SoC, the Tensor G3 is regarded as one of the more weaker chipsets on top-end Android smartphones. This is because, for the past three generations since Pixels transitioned to Tensor, Google has been playing catch-up behind the competition. The Pixel 8 Pro Theoretically Supports AV1 Encoding, But Doesn’t…
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Clix Wins First-Ever Fortnite Match on the Apple Vision Pro
The new Apple Vision Pro has been making headlines, with users finding some of this new product’s most creative use cases. Be it, driving with the Vision Pro, multitasking, or making a FaceTime call, watching YouTube and simultaneously filing your taxes… you get the gist of it. The gaming community…
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Pat Gelsinger Confirms Lunar Lake Will Use TSMC’s N3B Process Node
Following the latest IFS Direct 2024 event, Pat Gelsinger confirmed that Intel’s upcoming processors will resort to TSMC’s cutting-edge process nodes. This is not new information, however, it is the first time we’re hearing it from Intel’s own mouth. Intel Lunar Lake to Use TSMC’s N3B Process A small press…
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LG & Samsung to Supply OLED Displays for New iPad Pro, Arriving this March
Apple will soon be jumping onto the OLED bandwagon, starting this year. The company will launch two new iPad Pros in 11-inch and 13-inch models, which are expected to arrive as soon as March 2024. The smaller 11-inch version will come with a display resolution of 2,388 x 1,668 and…
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The New ‘NVIDIA App’ Merges GeForce Experience, NVIDIA Control Panel and RTX HDR Into a Single Package
After years of complaints, NVIDIA is finally launching a new and modern replacement for all of its software-side offerings. The NVIDIA App unifies the ancient NVIDIA Control Panel, GeForce Experience and RTX-exclusive settings into a single software. Moreover, you no longer need to create an account or log in to…
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Exclusive: Realme 12 Pro Series Prices Leaked for Europe
A month ago, Realme launched the Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+ smartphones in India. Before the launch in India, we had revealed the launch date, storage options, and color choices for the smartphones. Although the devices are already available for sale in India, the company has not yet…
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Pixel Fold 2 Leaks in Unofficial Renders Showing Google’s Fresh Take on Foldables
The Pixel Fold 2 has just been leaked in unofficial renders, courtesy of OnLeaks, revealing some intricate yet significant changes. These leaks provide us with a clear idea of what to expect from Google’s next foldable smartphone, especially considering how the original Pixel Fold wasn’t much of a commercial success.…
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Intel Announces the 14A (1.4nm) Process Node, Next-Gen 18A Based ‘Clearwater Forest’ CPUs Now Taped-In, and IFS Sees a Rebrand to ‘Intel Foundry’
Intel has just showcased a new roadmap, doubling down on the company’s goal of delivering 5 nodes in 4 years. At the IFS Direct Connect 2024, Intel unveiled a 1.4nm class node called ‘Intel 14A‘. Moreover, the giant is expanding its existing lineup with enhanced revisions. Clearwater Forest CPUs are…
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Dimensity 9400 Benchmark Scores Leaked, Lower Multi-Core Performance Than Rumored Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
MediaTek’s next flagship mobile processor, the Dimensity 9400, is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of this year. The SoC is expected to be a close competitor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Apple’s A18 Bionic (or Pro), both of which will release around the same time. Now,…
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Exclusive: OPPO F25 Pro 5G Render, Specs, Price and Sale Date Leaked Before India Launch
Last month, OPPO launched two smartphones in India under the Reno11 Series: Reno11 5G and Reno11 Pro 5G. Additionally, OPPO separately launched the Reno11 F 5G in Thailand. Following the introduction of the Reno series phones, OPPO is now set to launch the OPPO F Series phones. We can confirm…
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Some RTX 40 SUPER GPUs Still Use the Controversial 12VHPWR Connector, Despite A Newer Revision Already in the Market
Wxnod reports that some AICs or (Add in Card) partners are still resorting to the old and faulty 12VHPWR power connector for their RTX 40 Super GPUs. This is occurring even though a newer and improved 12V-2×6 version is already available in the market. Moreover, the user has also provided…
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Nothing Chose MediaTek 7200 Pro Over Snapdragon SoCs for Better Performance and Efficiency
Nothing has confirmed that the upcoming Phone (2a) will come with a custom MediaTek chipset, not a Snapdragon SoC as seen in the company’s past releases. In a video titled “What’s in Phone (2a)?” uploaded to YouTube, the company explains the thought process behind this decision. In the past, Nothing…
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Industry Icon Jim Keller Proposes a $1 Trillion Alternative to Altman’s $7 Trillion AI Fab Network Plan
Sam Altman made headlines earlier this week when his ambitious call to raise a staggering $7 billion came to light. The tech maestro of Silicon Valley primarily aims to raise enough funds to establish a series of fabs that would produce abundant chips for AI applications around the world. NVIDIA…
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE Shows Up in the UK, Also Planned to Launch in the US DIY Market Later this Month
The availability of AMD’s ‘China-exclusive’ Radeon RX 7900 GRE has started to pick pace. With DIY supply in various EU countries, AMD now plans on expanding this GPU to the UK and US. RX 7900 GRE Now Available for the UK Market Despite being exclusive to the Chinese market, the…
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Intel Lunar Lake 8-Core ‘A1’ Sample in Task Manager Confirms No Hyperthreading Support
HXL has shared a sample of what appears to be an 8-core Lunar Lake-MX processor from Zhihu. The shared image showcases the CPU’s specifications in Task Manager, revealing 8 cores, but more importantly, just 8 threads. Lunar Lake 8-Core Sample in Task Manager The CPU appears to be an early…
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NVIDIA May Mandate PCIe 6.0 Power Connectors With the RTX 50 ‘Blackwell’ Series
MLID reports that NVIDIA is planning to mandate PCIe Gen 6.0 power connectors for the upcoming RTX 50 series. The new and updated connectors will be backward compatible, saving us costs. However, at the moment, only NVIDIA is mulling over such a decision, with other GPU-makers sticking to the old,…
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OpenAI Reveals Sora, Its New Text-to-Video AI Model that Creates Minute-Long Films
Filmmaking may change forever the way we know it. Just 14 months after the hugely successful launch of ChatGPT, OpenAI has announced that they will be launching an AI model called Sora, capable of generating high-quality, realistic-looking videos up to one minute long, solely from text prompts. However, that’s only…
