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A switch to Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is just one of the ways that Google is attempting to distinguish the Pixel 8 Pro from last year's Pixel 7 Pro. Initial drop and scratch tests suggest that the upgrade to the stronger glass type has paid off, just days before Google begins shipping Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders.

Rumours of Xiaomi abandoning MIUI for MiOS could be wide of the mark. While a well-known leaker has sparked rumours that this will be occurring soon, those familiar with MIUI have shown that Xiaomi continues to prepare MIUI 15 for release later this year.

Google may have brought manual camera controls to its stock camera app, but it limits their usage to just the Pixel 8 Pro. It turns out that this is nothing more than a software restriction, with the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro also shown to be capable of offering manual ISO, shutter speed and focus options within the latest version of the Google Camera app.

Last week's agreement between Lenovo and Esper brings the latter's enterprise-grade Android and device management to a wide range of devices. The first one to run the custom Android-based OS is the third-generation Lenovo ThinkCentre M70a desktop, to be followed by a few others before the end of 2023.

The 2023 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X can be had for a respectable 11% off the retail price. In addition to the Core i9-13980HX CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, the notebook rocks excellent inputs with a nifty ASUS Dial integrated into the touchpad and a healthy selection of ports.

The Asus ROG Flow X13 (2023) is a 13.4-inch gaming convertible, a segment that currently has very little competition. Despite the slim chassis, the Flow X13 manages to squeeze in a 65 W AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and a 60 W Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Our comprehensive review looks into this and other aspects of this year's ROG Flow X13 iteration.

Xiaomi has just offered up the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro, both cheaper options to the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. Based on early tests, the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro are not necessarily improvements upon the Xiaomi 12T or Xiaomi 12T Pro in many areas.

With a list price of US$2,699.99 and an all-time high price on Amazon of US$3,499.99, the behemothic Samsung Odyssey Ark carrying the model name S55BG970NN is now available for US$1,999. This deal is not far from the all-time low of US$1,883.92, but is almost US$500 down from the average price of US$2,460.82.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s is a portable workstation notebook that weighs less than 1.5 kg and packs a powerful Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U CPU, 64 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a stunning 2.8K OLED display. The laptop is currently enjoying a mouth-watering 55% discount on the list price, making the machine worth a serious consideration.

The Nikon Rumors website has confirmed prior rumours about the launch of a new Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 PF lens, likely to take place on or around October 10. It is said to be a relatively lightweight lens for wildlife and sports photography, featuring Nikon’s Phase Fresnel lens element which improves sharpness while keeping size and weight down.

This year's HP Envy x360 15 is a strong convertible overall with a competitive price-performance ratio. In addition to IMAX Enhanced certification, the convertible's highlights include a true-colour OLED display, an exceptionally high-quality chassis and a wide range of ports.

Concerns have been raised about the ability of the Pixel 8 Pro to manage heat following the first video teardown of the device to hit the net. As with the Pixel 7 Pro, the Pixel 8 Pro does not have a vapor chamber cooling system as found on devices like the Galaxy S23 Ultra among Android flagship phones, but relies on graphite and copper to keep things cool.

Despite Sony's claims, it seems that the Xperia 5 V can only match its predecessor when it comes to camera quality. Worse still, the Xperia 5 IV has the edge in zoomed-in shots thanks to its dedicated telephoto camera.

Accessory maker SANDMARC has launched the iPhone Microscope Lens. The add-on lens provides 40x magnification (or 200x on the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 5x tele lens) for capturing stunning ultra-closeup images, while still being extremely pocketable. It features an in-built ring LED to prevent shadows, and includes an iPhone case (12 and up) for US$130.

The Sony IMX966 is now projected to debut soon in order to become the new main camera for smartphones powered by the upcoming flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It is said to have sought-after features, OIS included. The combination might be further bolstered by a new, high-res zoom lens from OmniVision for maximum effect.

OnePlus' inaugural Watch launched to limited critical acclaim on its launch. Nevertheless, a second generation is now projected to be on the way. It is believed to debut in 2024, and may be intended to accompany the OEM's next flagship smartphone, as it mirrors the 12's camera hump in terms of design language.

The Displace TV is touted as the world's first smart screen that works without cables of any kind, and also without a conventional wall-mount of any kind. Now, its OEM has gone into more detail on the "vacuum suction system" that keeps it up instead, and what happens if it or the integrity of the wall behind it were to fail. This involves the "ingenious" safeguards inside the TV rated to let it abseil down gently rather than shatter on the floor.

Amazon has revealed an invite-only deal which will give some customers a 60% discount on the Amazon Fire TV 50" Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV. The deal will be available to successful Prime customers between October 10th and 11th as part of the Prime Big Deal Days event. Features of the 4K TV include support for HDR10, HLG and Dolby Digital Plus, and Amazon Alexa voice commands.

Introduced roughly one year after the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and for the same US$449 launch price, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D reached its Amazon all-time high of US$460.92 on April 30. Now, those interested can acquire it for the all-time low of US$381.93, a price only 15% lower than the aforementioned MSRP.

BMW owners report that placing the iPhone 15 Pro on the car's wireless charger triggers a recovery mode after which Apple Pay stops completely working. While initially thought to be a one-off incident, the problem seems to be recurring even after multiple replacements of the device. So far, the complaints have been with respect to the iPhone 15 Pro, but it is not clear whether the issue affects the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus as well.

Digital Chat Station has revealed some more information about the MediaTek Dimensity 9300. Its prime Cortex-X4 core will operate at 3.25 GHz.

A new leak says only Intel Core Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 Meteor Lake processors will be launched later this year. Laptops with the top-spec Core Ultra 9 chips are scheduled for a 2024 launch.

OnePlus' inaugural foldable Android smartphone is believed to launch very soon. It has made its way onto Geekbench ahead of this event, which might confirm how much RAM the device can have and which SoC it runs on. Despite their top-tier level, they have given the device a low-key start in terms of benchmarking.

Funtouch OS 14, the latest version of the software for the global versions of Vivo and iQOO smartphones, has been declared ready for stable status today (October 7, 2023). It is, as the name suggests, based on Android 14, and is also rated to be more customizable, secure and performance-focused than ever before. It is slated to roll out, starting with two of the OEM's international flagship devices, soon.

OPPO has confirmed that the Find N3 Flip's global version will start to become available soon, starting with India. It is primed to be the only 2023 clamshell smartphone with triple rear cameras on that market at its launch, and may beat its closest rivals in other areas too (on paper, at least). The OEM also asserts that it has the "best hinge" of its class and will have a more versatile cover screen than ever before.

CASETiFY has partnered with Nothing to recreate the latter's signature Glyph lighting system on some of the former's latest cases. However, they are not for the Phone (2), or even the Phone (1), but for the newest top-end iPhone instead. The cases debut alongside the inaugural Nothing x CASETiFY Mini Pouch, which is for the brand's Ear (2) TWS earbuds in that instance.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will power the majority of next-gen Android flagships and is scheduled to debut later this month. The premium chipset appears to have made an early trip over to AnTuTu, however, with the benchmark revealing significant GPU performance upgrades.

Google has now confirmed that the Pixel Watch will receive Wear OS 4 before the year is out. Unfortunately, new smartphone mirroring options appear to be Pixel Watch 2 exclusives for one reason or another.

XDA Developers has determined that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro both contain upgraded primary camera sensors. Unfortunately, it appears that the pair have missed out on the rumoured ISOCELL GN2. Instead, Google may be using the same 50 MP camera found in last year's Vivo X80 Pro.

More evidence of a refreshed Steam Deck has turned up online. Certified as Model 1030, the new Steam Deck will contain upgraded connectivity, among other possible upgrades. Valve insists that there will be no performance improvements until 2025, though.

Nvidia plans to launch another high-end Ada Lovelace graphics card in 2024. The GeForce RTX 4080 Ti will cost about as much as its non-TI variant and pack an AD102 GPU.

The Garmin Beta 16.10 software is now available for the Venu 2, Venu 2S and Venu 2 Plus smartwatches. This is the first update from the 16.xx series, with the 15.xx round ending several weeks ago. The changelog for v16.10 is relatively small, with bug fixes and a Text Language update.

An invite-only Amazon deal will offer 60% off the Hisense 50-inch U6HF 4K ULED Smart Fire TV. Successful applicants will be able to access the discount via a link shared by email between October 10th and 11th. Features of the TV include support for Dolby Vision HDR, built-in Fire TV, and Amazon Alexa voice commands.

A new report sheds light on Samsung's plans for the Exynos 2400. It will power all Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ smartphones worldwide, except in the US and China

Tesla has once again decreased the price of the Model 3 and Model Y in the US. This time, all Model 3 variants have been discounted, while only the Model Y Long Range and Performance received price cuts. The latest in a long line of price cuts to the Model 3 and Model Y bring the affected models down to their lowest price yet.

More details about the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus have emerged online from various sources. Not only has Samsung equipped the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus with a 5G modem, but it has also included an 11-inch display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 7,040 mAh battery, among other hardware.

Samsung has quietly released the Galaxy Tab A9 in select markets, with a rumoured wider release slated within the next few weeks. Starting in South America and the Middle East for now, the Galaxy Tab A9 has an 8.7-inch display, a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of expandable storage.

Google is still a few days away from fulfilling initial Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders. Nonetheless, YouTuber PBKreviews has already shown what the new flagship's cameras are capable of at 10x, 30x and when shooting videos in daylight or at night.

AnkerMake has just added two online tools to its ‘Make It Real’ 3D model repository website. 3D Paint converts a 2D image into a 3D printable model by rendering different colours in relief against the background. CityPrint allows users to select a portion from one of 7 city maps and print it as a 3D model.

Sustainability has been one of the mega-trends of the economy in the last few years. In tech, one way to achieve this goal is by making devices repairable. Lenovo, currently the biggest PC manufacturer, has now predicted that the vast majority of its devices will be repairable by 2025.

A specific Nintendo Switch 2 release date has appeared in a new rumor that is doing the rounds in gaming forums. Along with a date, there are also alleged prices for two models, with one of them supposedly being a digital option. Further details in this latest Switch 2 rumor include a supposed developer codename and the apparent lack of an OLED model.

Garmin has pushed another beta update for the Fenix 7 series and its equivalents. The new update is rolling out as Beta Version 14.68 and is designed to resolve various outstanding bugs, including those that could cause system crashes and synchronisation issues.

OnePlus has finally launched the Pad Go after a series of teasers. Available to order later this month, the OnePlus Pad Go combines an 8,000 mAh battery with a 90 Hz display and up to 256 GB of expandable storage, among other features.

Nova Lake would launch as an Arrow Lake Refresh successor by H2 2026 with up to 16 rentable unit P-cores + 32 E-cores + 4 LP cores and up to 180 MB last level cache. It could be built with either TSMC's N2P nodes or Intel's own 14A nodes.

The All-Road Prolog e-bike from LeMond Bicycles is now available in the US and Europe. The lightweight model weighs 28.0 lbs (~12.7 kg) and is suited to riding on various surfaces thanks to Panaracer 43mm all-terrain tires and a drop handlebar with a slight flare to steady you. Other features include a 250W motor and up to 70 miles (~113 km) assistance range.

AMD would hopefully upgrade the Navi 33 chip from the RX 7600 to a cut-down Navi 32 on the XT version in order to better take advantage of the doubled VRAM. Otherwise, we could be looking at minimal performance gains similar to what Nvidia did to the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB versions.

Realme has released an updated copy of its Android 14 Early Access program schedule, and the GT Neo 3 is next on the list. The smartphone's 80W and 150W variants are the only ones slated to upgrade via this channel in October 2023, with others such as the Neo 3T and the newer 11 Pro series to follow in November. The news is not so good for devices such as the Narzo N53, which have been left until 2024.

The AMD Strix Point APUs are expected to launch sometime in 2024. Just like the Ryzen 7040HS Phoenix APUs, these Ryzen 8000 APUs could also integrate dedicated AI hardware in addition to Zen 5/5c cores and RDNA 3+ iGPU. According to the latest information from All_The_Watts, the Strix Point APUs could be based on TSMC’s N4P process with a die size of 225 mm² and pack a total of 12 cores.

Samsung is now said to have CMOS sensors with more than double the resolution than the Galaxy S23 Ultra's main camera in the works. Furthermore, they are now believed to be the same size as the class-leading Sony IMX989 from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. That combination could deliver unprecedented picture quality and detail should they be installed in next generation smartphones.

Sharge (formerly Shargeek) has made its name on accessories designed to appeal to the tech enthusiast with a transparent designs that pack advanced charging capabilities. Unfortunately, they often prove kind of expensive - until now. Their latest Prime Day sale takes 59% off their original prices, leaving even the highest-capacity Sharge 100 up for grabs at under US$200 off.