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Oppo has finally confirmed the official launch date for its upcoming Find X8 series smartphone. They will launch in India on November 21. The Pro and base variant will feature the Hasselblad Master camera system and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 and 8400 chipsets. Oppo will also be launching the Find X8 series and ColorOS 15 in more markets alongside India at the same time.

After an underwhelming Zen 5 launch where the new Ryzen 9000 CPUs failed to deliver any noteworthy gaming performance increase over Zen 4, AMD has nailed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. According to a launch review analysis conducted by 3DCenter, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in gaming by a double-digit margin.

Nintendo is suing streamer Jesse Keighin for allegedly pirating and streaming unreleased games, bypassing takedowns, and promoting emulators. The lawsuit seeks nearly $7.5M in damages for copyright infringement.

OpenAI is struggling to obtain training data for its new models. The company's next AI model, codenamed "Orion", is reportedly underperforming in specific tasks such as coding.

The eufy Security Floodlight Cam E30 is now available in the US. The Anker sub-brand’s smart home device features a single camera with a 2K resolution and two floodlights generating up to 2,000 lumens brightness. Other features include automatic camera panning, out-of-view motion detection and a built-in siren.

Google may be priming a standalone app for its AI assistant, Gemini, on Apple's iOS app store. A Reddit user in the Philippines reported he could download the app on his iPhone.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite may be Android's headliner for the year but MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 remains a fine alternative in the premium segment. Tests show the Dimensity 9400's Immortalis-G925 displaying impressive performance and efficiency—even outclassing Apple's A18 Pro in those aspects.

LG has unveiled the latest Stretchable LCD display prototype. The new 12-inch display can be stretched, twisted, and pulled up to 50% of its normal length without breaking, creating a new paradigm for future smartphone, tablet, and clothing displays.

One of the Mavic 4 series' top models has been spotted in leaked hands-on footage. Joining the latest leak is a picture of the RC Plus 2, which will serve as a new high-end remote controller for DJI's future premium consumer and enterprise-level drones.

Although those over-the-top predictions that mentioned figures well above the $100,000 threshold failed to come to fruition year after year, the world's first cryptocurrency has finally managed to break the $80,000 barrier. Today, Bitcoin's all-time high became $81,054.70, three years after it hit $69,000 for the first time.

Metro Exodus is now available for $2.99 on Steam, its lowest-ever price. You can experience a gripping post-apocalyptic journey with stunning visuals and a dynamic gameplay. Limited-time deal.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a well-performing 16-inch gaming laptop with high-end components such as the Intel Core i9-14900HX with 32GB RAM and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080. Thanks to a 24% price cut, this particular configuration has dropped back to its lowest price thus far.

A number of OEMs have taken to releasing a version of their latest flagship Android smartphone with series-exclusive, often literally 'Ultra'-tier camera upgrades. Honor is now tipped to be the first among those companies to launch its contender in this ring - although it might be called something else in its case. The Magic7's "Ultimate" form is thought to rock cutting-edge variable aperture technology alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and a tandem OLED display.

AMD is expected to unveil the Strix Halo lineup at CES 2025, and a new leak has shared the potential iGPU naming scheme for the upcoming APUs. The new integrated GPU series will reportedly be called the Radeon 8000S.

Incase has introduced its latest accessory as a stealthy new way to protect your new MacBook on the go. The Edge Hardshell Case has versions to fit both 14- and 16-inch M4-based Pro models, and is rated to boost the laptops' durability while barely adding to their bulk thanks to reinforcement with custom Makrolon polycarbonate. Accordingly, it is touted to add a barely noticeable protective layer to the new Apple flagship ultrabooks.

The S20 Pro might be one of the more affordable new Android smartphones to be released by Vivo in the near future. Despite that, the device is now depicted as having a lot in common with the OEM's latest X200-series flagships, one of their 50MP rear cameras included. The S20 Pro also seems to have the same wired charging speed and screen resolution as its higher-end counterparts.

A critical command injection vulnerability has been discovered in several D-Link NAS devices, posing a high-security risk due to lack of authentication safeguards. D-Link has declined to issue security patches for the affected models, which reached end-of-life status in 2020, instead recommending users replace their devices entirely. Experts recommend isolating these devices from public networks and implementing strict access controls.

The European plane maker managed to deliver just 62 aircraft in October 2024, falling way short of the numbers required to stay on track to meeting 2024 goals. The company now needs to ramp up its monthly deliveries quite dramatically or admit defeat.

The 2024 Apple Mac mini comes with a non-soldered SSD module. Even after being removable, the storage is still not easily user-upgradable as it's proprietary.

A new Amazon deal has brought the 98-inch TCL Q65 QLED 4K TV (with $2,999.99 MSRP) down to its lowest-ever price of $1,598. The TV features 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision (and Atmos), and Variable Refresh Rate.

The Intel Arrow Lake series didn't quite meet the expectations, and the company admitted that the launch didn't go as planned. Intel has also shared that it plans to fix the performance of the Core Ultra 200S lineup with updates.

MicroLED technology is gaining momentum in the automotive and AR sectors despite Apple's recent pause in development. With major manufacturers ramping up production and a projected market value of $5.8 billion by 2028, the industry is pushing to overcome remaining technical hurdles and high costs.

WhatsApp users on the beta version 2.24.24.5 are running into a bug that's causing green screen and startup crash issues. It appears to be isolated to this specific beta version, and the users on the stable version haven't reported it yet.

Valve introduced a new Steam Family feature to all users in September, which allows you to share games with up to five family members. While the legacy library sharing is still functional, the company has confirmed that it will retire in early 2025.

Amazon has given the just-released Mac mini with M4 AI CPU, 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD a price reduction of $50 off the MSRP of $599. The Mac is smaller than the prior model and adds AI-powered features.

Sanwa Supply has unveiled a portable boombox with retro features, including an AM/FM radio and cassette player, and modern features, including cassette tape-to-MP3 conversion and Bluetooth speaker functionality.

Anthropic has unveiled improved Claude AI that can control computers directly, allowing the AI to complete complex tasks that previously required direct human input. A partnership with Palantir provides the US government with AI cloud services for the processing of classified information to help protect America.

If you still have any classic Sega titles on your list of unplayed games, now is the time to act. Sega recently announced plans to remove over 60 games from Steam and other platforms starting in early December. The company has not provided reasons for this delisting, sparking widespread speculation among fans and industry insiders alike.

The Oppo Find N5 may be packing some pretty significant upgrades when it arrives next year. From an improved build to magnetic wireless charging, it may be a contender for 2025's top foldable smartphone.

The Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3 smartwatches are receiving beta version 12.16. This is the second update for the wearables in the past week. The software brings a new watch face and an additional sailing activity alongside a wide range of improvements and bug fixes.

Honor is now selling the Watch 5 in European countries like the UK, Spain and Germany. The smartwatch debuted in September with a larger AMOLED display than its predecessor, the Watch 4. Other features include GPS tracking, one-click health scans and a daily morning report.

Decathlon is now selling the Rockrider E-ACTV 900 in various European countries. The hybrid model has a low step-through frame and is powered by twin central engines with a CVT. Other features include a suspension fork, a handlebar-mounted console and support for the Decathlon Ride app.

Blink Outdoor 4 3-camera system is now $99.99 on Amazon, its lowest-ever price. With 1080p HD video, night vision, and two-year battery life, it is a great deal, especially considering enhanced motion detection and Alexa integration.

The enormous 8TB SSD is still a very pricey purchase, but PC owners who are in dire need of a massive amount of super-quick storage space might want to take advantage of Amazon's curent deal for the spacious WD Black SN850X.

The latest global smartphone market report placed the iPhone 15, 15 Pro Max and 15 Pro (in that order) as the devices with the most sales. The Galaxy S24 made it as the 10th most sold device on the list, whereas its predecessor did not at the same time in 2023. Ironically, 4G/LTE-only handsets from Redmi and Samsung itself have beaten it to higher spots on the same chart.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is now selling new accessories for its exceedingly popular single-board computer (SBC) range. When combined, the pair significantly expand the possibilities of the Raspberry Pi 5, among other SBCs.

Based on a new leak, it seems that even Google's flagships released in two years' time will miss out on the performance gains of their peers. Instead, the Tensor G6 inside the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro is expected to focus on different metrics like better battery life and a cool overall device.

It seems that Vivo will soon offer X200 series smartphones in more markets than just China. While recent rumours suggested that Vivo will release X200 and X200 Pro smartphones internationally later this month, the company has now started teasing their official introduction on social media.

A leaker has provided new insights into the prospect of Samsung releasing a cheaper Galaxy Z Flip foldable. Reportedly, Samsung plans to source Exynos 2400 chipsets for the so-called Galaxy Z Flip FE, which should be cheaper than their Qualcomm Snapdragon equivalents.

The rear light bar and $45,000 price won't be the only things that the Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift will have in common, as they will also come with modern 46mm battery cells.

Researchers at SUNY Binghamton have developed a paper-based moist-electric generator for disposable wearables. It uses ambient moisture to generate power for a more sustainable and eco-friendly solution.

The dot matrix display (AniMe Vision) of the ROG Phone 9 series is getting a cool new feature. In addition to showing notifications, time, battery level, and customizable texts, the display's new feature further reinforces the phone's designed for gaming.

The RedMagic 10 Pro will be official in China on November 13, but the company has already teased the global launch. There's no specific date, but the international debut could happen in December or early 2025.

Oppo appears set to introduce the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro in more markets before the end of the year. Ahead of a full global rollout, it seems that the company will bring its new flagships to India first, where they will be available with MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 and Dimensity 9400 chipsets.

The 2024 Mac mini launched as a more capable mini PC than its predecessor. It also has a tweaked design, making it more compact than the last-gen model. As for the power button, Apple has explained why it's on the bottom.

Microsoft is preparing to add a bunch of new performance improvements to Windows 11 aimed specifically at ARM chipsets. Not only has the company integrated AVX2 support within its Prism emulation layer, but it has also added AVX, BMI, FMA, and F16C extensions to boot.

Sony has said that it will postpone the launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro in India due to complications with the 6GHz spectrum band not allocated in the country yet. The console uses the band for IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) radio functionality.

AMD achieves its biggest quarterly desktop CPU market share gain since 2016, capturing 28.7 percent with strong high-end processor sales. The company also sees growth in mobile and server segments, with its data center revenue surpassing Intel's for the first time at $3.549 billion.

Audio-Technica has unveiled the AT-SBC1 Sound Burger portable record player case. The case securely holds and protects the record player and AT6028 record cleaner. When the case is open, the record player can be used without removal from the case.

The Cuktech Power Card is now official in China. It's a 65W fast charger with a slim design and foldable plug, similar to the Ugreen Nexode Pro travel-friendly charging brick.