MediaTek has officially announced its latest flagship SoC, the Dimensity 9400. The Dimensity 9400 is built on the Armv9.2 instruction set and features a new Cortex-X925 prime core along with 3x Cortex-X4 cores and 4x Cortex-A720 cores. The Dimensity 9400 also brings forth a new Immortalis-G925 GPU with opacity micromap support, a new NPU 890 with Agentic AI, and enhanced connectivity.

MediaTek's latest flagship SoC, the Dimensity 9400, was launched yesterday and has now been tested alongside the Apple A18 Pro to provide a solid idea of how it performs on both the CPU and GPU sides.

Apple has announced the Swift Student Challenge 2025 for student programmers to showcase their app ingenuity to win prizes from Apple. Fifty distinguished winners will spend three days at Apple HQ networking with peers and meeting Apple staff.

With a new title releasing on October 15th, Nomada Studio is inviting players to experience GRIS, its award-winning platformer, by offering a steep discount. Winner and nominee for many indie game awards, GRIS is a beautiful and heartfelt journey for players to embark on.

Apple's latest iPad Pro tablets contain various advantages over the competition, despite their 5 mm housings. Unfortunately, the presence of tandem OLED displays and powerful Apple M4 chipsets has not helped improved sales, according to an analyst familiar with the matter.

A new report has revealed more information about one of NVIDIA's forthcoming Blackwell generation desktop graphics cards. Not only has a prospective VRAM upgrade been touted, but so has the GPU that is said to be underpinning the GeForce RTX 5080 as well.

WhatsApp users looking for an alternative to Meta AI now have the power of Microsoft Copilot at their fingertips that can be harnessed just by typing a query into a WhatsApp chat.

The Asus TUF A15 is a gaming laptop that perfectly suits the typical budget-conscious casual gamer. Thanks to an ongoing sale, the Ryzen 7 7940HS, RTX 4070 Laptop-powered notebook is available at its lowest price of the year so far on Amazon.

EarFun has launched the 80W UBoom X portable Bluetooth speaker. The highlights of the speaker include two 30W four-inch drivers, a power bank mode, 'up to 30 hours' of playback time, IP67 water resistance, a party connect mode and more.

Nintendo’s new $99.99 Sound Clock: Alarmo features iconic characters and scenes from games like Super Mario Odyssey. With sleep tracking, motion sensors, and customizable alarms, it's an exclusive item only for Switch Online members.

Last year's Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is still a viable option for gamers who are looking for an RTX 4080 laptop with a particularly bright screen, because the Mini-LED QHD display of the 16-inch notebook peaks at over 600 nits.

Nvidia and MediaTek are reportedly working together to bring a fresh new offering to the desktop-class processor market. The 3nm chip is expected to tape out this month, with mass production set to begin in 2025. Lenovo, Asus among others are already eyeing the chip, if the report is to be believed.

AMD could be launching a new mid-range RDNA 3 GPU at CES 2025. Titled RX 7650 GRE, the GPU will most likely be a cost-effective option that could see a limited release like the RX 7900 GRE before being more readily available.

The 2023/24 flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor for top-end mobile devices has been thought to be succeeded by a new one called the 8 Gen 4 for some time. This is not the case, however, according to a veteran leaker. Then again, the latest alleged re-brand for the potentially class-leading SoC is not the same as the last.

Apple's Watch SE 2nd Gen provides excellent bang for buck, even in 2024. This entry-level Apple Watch is especially suited for those looking for a decently equipped smartwatch. Thanks to Amazon's ongoing sale, Prime members can now purchase it for its lowest price ever.

Under the project name I-XRAY, two Harvard students have developed smart glasses that can determine personal data such as name, address and telephone number simply by looking at a person. However, the students are not planning commercial success with this project. On the contrary: it is intended to highlight the massive data protection problems of modern technology.

Turkey has now banned Discord after they denied the authorities' request to share private user information. The court decision was caused by "child sexual abuse and obscenity" suspicions pointing at some users of the platform. The ban comes shortly after Discord was blocked in Russia, but for different reasons.

In a recent performance review comparing Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200 series laptop processors on Linux and Windows 11, performance on Linux was consistently better across almost all benchmarks. Linux was on average 14% faster, and Blender 3D rendering and heavily multi-threaded workloads saw the biggest performance gap.

MediaTek has just made the Dimensity 9400 official, and the phones featuring the new flagship SoC will launch soon in China. The Oppo Find X8 Pro will be among them, and it has just been shown to beat the iPhone 16 Pro, which comes with the Apple A18 Pro, in a gaming benchmark.

The latest Honor X60-series leak purports to show the upcoming smartphone in two colors and with an updated camera hump. The tip also predicts an "ultra-large" battery for the device, which is also believed to come with water- and drop-proofing. Its configurations have also allegedly been exposed, that of its top-end satellite messaging edition included.

Amazon has included Samsung's latest foldable in its new Prime Big Deal Day event. While the Galaxy Z Fold6 retails for a heady $1,899.99, it will be possible to pick up the handset for under $1,400 for a limited time.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Watch 5 Active in Europe. The more affordable smartwatch has a 2-inch LCD display and can run for up to 18 days between charges. Features of the wearable include Bluetooth calling, basic biometric tracking, a wide range of workout modes and a phone finder tool.

The OnePlus Open remains the go-to for many foldable enthusiasts. While the device retails for $1,699.99 with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, Amazon is now offering it at a whopping $560 off in Emerald Dusk and Voyager Black colour options.

The Volkswagen Tayron has now been introduced to the European market as a more premium SUV than the Tiguan thanks to its seven-seat layout. It has diesel, petrol and mild hybrid variants as well as two eHybrid options with an estimated range of 100 kilometers (km, or ~62 miles). The Tayron also boasts a 32-centimeter (~12.6-inch) infotainment screen and light-up badges.

DJI has now confirmed the date for its launch event. Scheduled for less than a week's time, the event appears set to showcase a new DJI Air drone and not the long-rumoured Mavic 4.

In the latest update, Plasma 6 continues to expand its hardware support to help creatives get more done. With many new features, it is shaping up to be the most powerful release yet.

Garmin has begun a new beta testing cycle for some smartwatch models. The first release is software version 19.21, bringing enhanced map controls and three bug fixes to the wearables. The Garmin team indicates that users must manually trigger the update and notes that it disables a key feature.

The Cybertruck's gigacast halves that are designed to crumple upon impact might be behind Geico's recent insurance controversy, while owners are also getting coverage rejection by Progressive.

Boasting AI features and a focus on privacy and security, Gnoppix comes in both a community-supported free version (Core) and a Pro flavor that includes several premium features for a moderate fee. Based on Debian and Kali Linux, Gnoppix 24.10 comes with multiple updated packages, as well as various tweaks and fixes.

The latest kit zoom from Panasonic is not only particularly compact, but also comparatively wide-angle, as the full-frame lens covers a focal length range of 18 - 40 mm. This makes it perfect for a range of everyday situations, landscapes and street photography.

Realme's next flagship Android smartphone is now tipped to be available on the international market. Moreover, the device is said to have a display from Samsung rather than a Chinese supplier. It is also projected to be packed with other premium hardware such as the latest chipset and fingerprint sensor from Qualcomm.

The Bosch eBike Flow app is being updated to version 1.24. The latest software brings two new features, including a shortcut button, to those who ride e-bikes with a Bosch smart system. However, one of these improvements is only available to a specific group of customers.

Nintendo's Switch 2 console will arrive no sooner than spring of next year. However, that hardly dampens excitement for the upcoming gaming console, with Digital Foundry experts shedding light on what can be expected from the Switch's widely awaited successor.

The JMGO PicoFlix, a new 1080p portable projector, has been launched globally. The battery-powered model has a gimbal stand, allowing you to adjust the projection angle. Other features include built-in Google TV, an HDMI 2.1 port and an integrated speaker supporting Dolby Audio.

The hype surrounding AI PCs is not reflected in the sales figures: according to the latest data from the IDC, around 1.7 million fewer computers were sold in the third quarter of 2024 than in the same quarter of last year, with Apple accounting for a large part of the decline in sales.

Amazon has heavily discounted the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as part of its Prime Big Deal Day. Available for almost $900 in a new round of deals, the Galaxy S24 Ultra remains an excellent option for those looking for a flagship Android smartphone experience.

GameSir has quietly started selling a new telescopic smartphone controller with Hall effect joysticks. Available initially for $63.99, the GameSir X3 Pro typically sells for $79.99.

The release of new Oppo and OnePlus foldables is rumoured to be a while off. Nonetheless, a leaker has offered new insights into the Find N5, which should be re-branded in other markets as the OnePlus Open 2.

Portronics has unveiled its battery-powered Pico 13 portable projector in India. This new projector features an LED light source with 3,500 lumens brightness (not ANSI lumens, mind you), auto keystone correction, 10W integrated speakers, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, HDMI input and more.

AMD might officially announce price cuts for the RDNA 3 GPUs according to information shared by Moore's Law Is Dead. The leak coincides with the discounts for the RX 7000 boards, suggesting that AMD might already have indirectly discounted the GPUs through retailers.

A leaker has offered a first look at the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra side-by-side. While not of the devices themselves, the image should be representative of the trio's design, as well as their slim display bezels.

Suunto has started selling a new smartwatch globally. Equipped with an AMOLED display and a multi-band GNSS module, the new model is also a fair bit lighter thanks to the inclusion of a titanium bezel.

The Honor Tablet GT Pro has been listed on the official online store in China. It's in the pre-sale phase, and the company didn't reveal any core specs of the device other than saying that it will feature an "esports screen and flagship SoC," hinting that it will be a gaming tablet.

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT launched in September 2023 at an MSRP of $499. At the time, this was a pretty good price for the GPU since the board not only matched the competing RTX 4070 in performance but was also cheaper and had more VRAM. Now, the RX 7800 XT has become an even better buy thanks to new discounts.

Good things come to those who wait for Model Y APR financing deals, especially in the last quarter of the year and when Tesla needs all the miles driven with FSD it can get on the run-up to the first Robotaxi ride. A record low 0% Model Y APR loan rate deal may result in Tesla's best ever quarterly shipment numbers in the US.

Sharge touts its latest wireless power banks as the best ones for the new iPhone 16 line-up, thanks to their unique recycled carbon fiber-based style and MagSafe support. Now, even the top-end 10K version that also has up-to-15W Qi2 charging is on sale. The brand is offering these Prime Big Deals on Amazon for one day only, although they are extended for a second on Sharge's webstore.

An Anker wireless charging stand with a built-in light has been leaked on Reddit. So far, only a few details and one image of the upcoming product have been shared by a reliable source. The accessory appears to have a Qi2-certified wireless charging pad with MagGo technology to hold your device in place.