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Nov 5, 2024
The iQoo Neo 9 Pro. (Image source: iQoo)

iQoo Neo 10 Pro: New leak uncovers details of the upcoming sub-flagship phone

iQoo is gearing up to release its Neo 10 series, a sub-flagship smartphone lineup. A prominent leaker has revealed new details about the Neo 10 Pro, highlighting its key specifications.
Huzefa Baloch, 05 Nov 2024 18:08
The Model 3 Highland with 19-inch Nova wheels (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla increases its own Model 3 LR range estimatе with the expensive set of wheels

Tesla keeps adding range to its most popular vehicles and, after the Model Y, it is now time for the Model 3 Long Range to get an estimate bump.
Daniel Zlatev, 05 Nov 2024 17:34
Microsoft lures users with $1 million sweepstakes to boost Bing adoption (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft offers $1 million prize in massive Bing search engine push

Microsoft launches its largest-ever Bing sweepstakes with a $1 million grand prize across six countries. The campaign integrates with Microsoft Rewards program, allowing users to earn up to 200 entries through platform engagement.
Nathan Ali, 05 Nov 2024 17:33
Panther Lake will be largely manufactured on Intel's 18A node (image source: Intel)

Lenovo product manager predicts early 2026 release date for Panther Lake-H; X leaker suggests otherwise

A Lenovo product manager claims Intel's Panther Lake-H lineup will debut at CES 2026. However, a noted X leaker says it could happen sometime in 2025, echoing Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's sentiments in a recent earnings call.
Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2024 17:25
Apple strengthens satellite communications with $1.5 billion Globalstar investment (Image source: Apple)

Apple secures $1.5 billion Globalstar deal to expand satellite messaging beyond emergency services

Apple's $1.5 billion investment in Globalstar expands its satellite ambitions beyond emergency services. The deal secures massive network capacity and paves the way for encrypted messaging via satellite on iOS 18, marking a leap in mobile communications accessibility.
Nathan Ali, 05 Nov 2024 16:51
Tesla gigafactory near Berlin - render (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla bumps pay at German gigafactory by a mere 4 percent

After hiring on a permanent basis 500 temporary workers earlier this year, Tesla is now raising the wages of all employees working at its only European gigafactory by 4 percent. Located about 20 km from the Berlin Brandenburg Airport and also known as Giga Berlin or Gigafactory 4, this facility currently employs around 12,000 people.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2024 16:43
Huawei's new Kirin 9100 SoC will debut sometime next month (image source: HiSilicon)

Kirin 9100 specs revealed: 6 nm chip tipped to launch with a Cortex-X1 prime core

A new leak has revealed important specifications of Huawei's upcoming Kirin 9100. It comes with an 8-core CPU manufactured on SMIC's N+3 (6 nm) node. For the GPU, it will use an in-house Maleoon 910 GPU from last year.
Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2024 16:32
Apple is said to be adopting 90 Hz displays for some of its 'non-Pro' devices. (Image source: Jaime Marrero - Unsplash)

Apple iPad Air, iMac and Studio Display upgrades described in new leak

According to a new report, Apple may finally be joining its peers by moving away from 60 Hz displays across its non-Pro devices. While the iPhone 17 may land next year with a 120 Hz panel, future iPad Air, iMac and Studio Display releases are said to offer a different refresh rate.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2024 16:27
The eufy Baby Monitor E20 and Baby Monitor E21 can be battery powered. (Image source: Eufy)

Eufy Baby Monitor E20 and Baby Monitor E21 with battery power now available

The eufy Baby Monitor E20 and Baby Monitor E21 have arrived in the US. The devices allow you to remotely observe your child, with or without a Wi-Fi connection. The E20 has a 2K camera while the E21 offers 4K video, with both models offering battery power for an easier set-up when travelling.
Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2024 15:36
New 24-hour Philips Hue smart lighting scenes have been rumored. (Image source: Philips Hue)

New Philips Hue all-day smart lighting scenes could launch soon

Rumors suggest that a few users are currently testing new all-day scenes for Philips Hue smart lights. The features will provide lighting that dynamically changes over a 24-hour period, like the existing Natural Light scene. A few details on the new modes, Golden hours and Nature’s colors, have already been revealed.
Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2024 15:31
The Xiaomi Smart Home Screen Mini is now available in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Smart Home Screen Mini with HyperOS arrives

The Xiaomi Smart Home Screen Mini has been launched in China. The HyperOS device is particularly compact and provides various smart home controls. Features include livestream video from connected security cameras and video doorbells, as well as support for Xiao AI voice commands.
Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2024 15:23
The TP-Link Tapo H110 Smart IR & IoT Hub will launch in Japan. (Image source: TP-Link)

TP-Link reveals new Tapo H110 smart universal remote and hub

The TP-Link Tapo H110 Smart IR & IoT Hub has been unveiled in Japan. The smart hub allows you to remotely control infrared appliances with the universal remote, voice commands or smartphone apps. Plus, Matter compatibility enables integration with various smart home ecosystems.
Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2024 15:18
The Dimensity 8400 will have more a powerful CPU than the Dimensity 8300. (Image source: MediaTek)

Leaker reveals technical specifications of MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 chipset

MediaTek is expected to announce a less-powerful version of the Dimensity 9400 which should arrive as the Dimensity 8400. Now, a leak has revealed details of its CPU and GPU and they hint at a significant improvement in performance.
Habeeb Onawole, 05 Nov 2024 14:43
Samsung's next Ultra smartphone could offer a healthy performance boost over the Galaxy S24 Ultra, pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S25 Ultra: New leak reveals huge gains over Galaxy Samsung S24 Ultra

A new benchmark leak has outlined the potential performance of Samsung's next Galaxy S Ultra smartphone. Equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 12 GB of RAM, the Galaxy S24 Ultra successor falls short of Qualcomm's official performance comparisons.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2024 14:36
PPSSPP version 1.18 is now available (Image source: PPSSPP and Asus - edited)

New update for PSP emulator PPSSPP boosts in-game performance and improves UI

PPSSPP has been updated to version 1.18, and this new update brings a handful of changes. Better in-game performance is the main highlight, but the updated PSP emulator also improves the UI and fixes many issues.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2024 14:20
The 98-inch TCL QM7 has around 1,500 local dimming zones. (Image source: TCL, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Gigantic 98-inch TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV reaches lowest price ever after sharp 18% drop

If you are on the hunt for a 4K Mini-LED TV with a massive diagonal, you might want to look at the 98-inch TCL QM7 that is now retailing for a record-low price on Amazon. The TV boasts a 4K resolution with Mini-LED backlighting, a 144 Hz native refresh rate, Dolby Vision/HDR10+ support, and Nvidia G-Sync/AMD FreeSync.
Fawad Murtaza, 05 Nov 2024 13:41
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has shown up on Geekbench (image source: Intel)

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H makes Geekbench debut with 16-core CPU and severe throttling

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285H Arrow Lake-H laptop processor has shown up on Geekbench. It has a 16-core CPU (6 P-cores + 10 E-cores) and boosts up to 5.4 GHz. It was tested alongside a Dell laptop with 64 GB RAM.
Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2024 13:37
The Hisense U8N series 4K Mini-LED TVs come with Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos support. (Image source: Hisense / Amazon)

Deal | Super-bright Hisense U8N Series 4K Mini-LED TVs with 144Hz hit record-low prices for 55-inch and 65-inch models

The Hisense U8N Series 4K Mini-LED TVs are now available at their lowest-ever prices on Amazon. The 55-inch model is priced at $727.99, while the 65-inch version has dropped to $899.99. They both offer impressive brightness & clarity.
Anubhav Sharma, 05 Nov 2024 13:24
The Anker Solix Solarbank 2 E1600 AC is now available to order in Germany and Austria. (Image source: Anker)

Anker unveils new Solix Solarbank 2 AC with introductory offer

The Anker Solix Solarbank 2 E1600 AC has been revealed. The product is now available to order in a couple of European countries, with early customers offered €300 off the RRP. The solution is designed to expand your balcony power plant with up to 9.6kWh storage and support for high solar input.
Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2024 13:23
Casio’s G-Shock Shiba Inu watch collection could be launching in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Casio G-Shock Shiba Inu watches could be on the way to the US

A rumor suggests that Casio is about to launch its G-Shock Shiba Inu watches in the US. The range, which includes the GA-100SHB-5A, DW-5600SHB-1 and DW-6900SHB-7 models, is currently available in Japan. The wearables feature silhouettes of the dog and have color schemes inspired by their coats.
Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2024 13:12
Meta will use AI-powered age prediction to identify teens on Instagram (Image Source: Meta/Instagram)

Meta details plans on AI-powered age identification for Instagram

Meta plans to use an AI-based age prediction tool to identify teens on Instagram. The tool, internally called "adult classifier", will categorize Instagram users into two groups - under or above 18 years old.
Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Nov 2024 12:40
Tesla blind spot detection logo (Image source: NotATeslaApp)

Tesla car doors won't open if it detects a moving bicycle in the vehicle's blind spot

Tesla has a solution for those moments when the driver opens the door only to have a bicyclist hurtling down the car's blind spot crash into it.
Daniel Zlatev, 05 Nov 2024 12:32
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro may be the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship, but it won't likely launch outside China (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Ace 5 Pro tipped to be the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship phone

The OnePlus 13 has launched as the company's top-end flagship phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. While it's touted to be an all-rounder, it saw a price bump. However, the company is said to be working on a much more affordable Ace 5 Pro.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2024 12:19
Meta is making Llama accessible to U.S. agencies and contractors working on national security (Image Source: Meta)

Meta is making Llama accessible to U.S. agencies and contractors working on national security

Meta has announced that it is making its open-source LLM (Large Language Model) Llama accessible to U.S. government agencies and contractors for national security applications. The company is partnering with Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and others to make this happen.
Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Nov 2024 11:41
Parted Magic desktop view (Image source: Parted Magic LLC)

Parted Magic 2024_11_03 launches with a new kernel, updated LibreOffice and ClamAV, as well as Wine 9.0

Only available for 64-bit processors since mid-2020, Parted Magic has just received a new update. The latest version of this Slackware-based distro focused on data recovery and disk partitioning comes with Wine 9.0, ClamAV 1.4.1, LibreOffice 24.8.2, version 6.11 of the Linux kernel, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2024 11:31
The 5 upcoming USB-C-only chargers by Anker. (Image source: r/Anker subreddit)

First look at Anker’s upcoming USB-C-only chargers: Multi-port designs and up to 240W power output

Anker is gearing up to launch five new USB-C-only chargers, ranging from 30W to 240W outputs, with options for multiple ports and foldable plugs. The lineup includes both compact wall chargers and a high-power desktop charger.
Anubhav Sharma, 05 Nov 2024 10:47
The Exynos 2500 has shown up on Geekbench once again (image source: Samsung)

Exynos is not dead: Galaxy S25 Plus spotted on Geekbench with Exynos 2500

A pre-production Exynos 2500 sample has shown up on Geekbench with a 10-core CPU (1+2+5+2). Performance-wise, it lags behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Dimensity 9400.
Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2024 10:15
Three new games for the Nintendo Switch will be released by November 8. (Image source: Nintendo)

Three exciting new games hitting Nintendo Switch this week

Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to three new titles this week. In addition to a change of genre for a well-known run-and-gun shooter, there is also new fodder for Super Mario and Harry Potter fans.
Marius Müller, 05 Nov 2024 10:13
Intel posts strong Q3 revenue despite losses (Image source: Intel)

Intel CEO expresses frustration over CHIPS Act delays

Intel surpasses Q3 revenue expectations at $13.28 billion despite posting losses, with CEO Pat Gelsinger attributing the red ink to one-time costs. While expanding U.S. manufacturing with $30 billion in investments, Intel faces delays in receiving CHIPS Act funding, pushing the company to explore alternative financing routes.
Nathan Ali, 05 Nov 2024 09:54
Amazon Prime Video introduces AI-powered recaps in X-ray update (Image Source: Amazon)

Amazon Prime Video introduces AI-powered recaps in X-ray update

Amazon has updated Prime Video's X-Ray with the ability to recap episodes or seasons. The company uses generative AI to create "brief, easy-to-digest summaries" of what you're currently watching.
Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Nov 2024 09:49
StarCraft Remastered and the StarCraft II: Campaign Collection will be available in the Xbox Game Pass on November 5. (Image source: Xbox)

Two fresh games arrive on Xbox Game Pass – here’s what to expect

Fans of real-time strategy games will get their money's worth in the Xbox Game Pass this week. Microsoft is adding two genre favorites to the gaming subscription - both from the same series.
Marius Müller, 05 Nov 2024 09:36
The OnePlus Ace 3's successor will have a larger battery capacity. (Image source: OnePlus)

Leaked OnePlus Ace 5/OnePlus 13R specs reveal a bigger battery but disappointing cameras

Alleged specifications of the OnePlus Ace 5 have appeared online. Going by previous releases, the Ace 5 should get a global release as the OnePlus 13R which means these specs are the same for the next OnePlus affordable flagship phone.
Habeeb Onawole, 05 Nov 2024 09:13
RedMagic 10 Pro confirmed to sport 1.5K BOE screen with 95.3% screen-to-body ratio (Image source: RedMagic - edited)

RedMagic shares some key display details of upcoming 10 Pro gaming phone

The RedMagic 10 Pro is confirmed to launch on November 13, and the company has started to disclose some of its details. Per the latest teaser, this Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship gaming phone will feature a 1.5K screen with a 95.3% screen-to-body ratio.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2024 08:04
Xiaomi 15 Ultra will reportedly feature a much improved rear camera setup than its predecessor (Image source: Xiaomi)

Prominent leaker shares new camera details of Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Xiaomi 15 series launched with two phones, but there will be a third. This Ultra variant will come with a much improved camera setup than its predecessor. At least, that's what prominent leaker Digital Chat Station suggests.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2024 07:16
FiiO launches FP3 planar in-ear monitors with patented Tesla Valve acoustic design and wood covers. (Image source: FiiO)

FiiO unveils FP3 planar earbuds with bass-enhancing Tesla Valve design and faceplates in black walnut or rosewood

FiiO has unveiled the FP3 planar in-ear monitors with a bass-enhancing Tesla Valve design. The large 14.5mm driver creates a uniform wavefront for a more natural and expressive performance than conventional cone drivers. The earbuds are finished in natural black walnut or rosewood.
David Chien, 05 Nov 2024 06:31
The MSI Titan GT77 is one of the fastest 4K gaming laptop from the previous generation and still a decent buy in 2024 (Image source: Alex Wätzel / Notebookcheck)

Deal | MSI Titan GT77 with 64GB RAM, 4K display, Core i9 and RTX 3080 Ti becomes a refurbished gaming laptop steal

The MSI Titan may not sport the latest CPU or GPU, but thanks to a gorgeous 120Hz 4K screen and large amount of memory, the refurbished 17-inch gaming laptop can be a decent choice for gamers who are not necessarily looking for the best gaming performance for their buck.
Enrico Frahn, 05 Nov 2024 00:15
Nov 4, 2024
DJI has suffered its most substantial leak in a while. (Image source: via @Quadro_News)

DJI Mavic 4: Flagship drone appears in new leak alongside other unreleased DJI products

A major leak has provided looks at several of DJI's possible upcoming product releases. One of the devices shown is the Mavic 4, which should be DJI's next flagship drone offering.
Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2024 23:45
Eufy Security Floodlight Camera E30: New surveillance camera with lighting and siren. (Image source: Anker)

Anker's new mobile surveillance camera comes with powerful floodlights and loudspeaker

Anker is expanding its range with another surveillance camera, the Eufy Security Floodlight Camera E30, which distinguishes itself in particular by its strong floodlights and loudspeaker. Users can set their own audio and light alarms.
Silvio Werner, 04 Nov 2024 23:33
The Apple Pencil Pro offers features that no third-party stylus for the iPad supports. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Pencil lands in the crosshairs of the EU: iPad not allowed to put third-party pens at a disadvantage

Avoiding the Apple Pencil Pro is near impossible among those who buy an Apple iPad Pro and want to use a stylus, as features such as magnetic charging or the hover function are not available with third-party styluses. This may change soon in the European Union.
Hannes Brecher, 04 Nov 2024 23:18
The gaming handheld pictured is said to have borrowed its display from the RedMagic Nova. (Image source: via NITTRX)

Unusual new gaming handheld shown with Nintendo Switch-like controllers and RedMagic Nova display

Early details about a new ultra-large gaming handheld have emerged online. Almost as large as the OneXPlayer X1, the device features a Nintendo Switch-like design with a display that is said to originate in the RedMagic Nova.
Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2024 23:17
The PS5 Pro will start shipping on Thursday. (Image source: Sony)

Sony PS5 Pro revealed in unboxing and teardown, and updates for over 50 games confirmed

The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro will start shipping in just a few days. Sony has now finally confirmed which games will receive an update at launch in order to utilize the more powerful hardware, while unboxing and teardown videos reveal the new hardware in detail.
Hannes Brecher, 04 Nov 2024 23:02
Google's latest deal covers all the Pixel 9 series. (Image source: Google)

Google reduces Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphones by 30% in early Black Friday deal

Black Friday is not quite here yet. Nonetheless, Google has taken matters into its own hands with an early Black Friday deal that discounts all Pixel 9 models by 30%, including the expensive Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2024 22:55
Windows Hello will soon get a fresh design and better passkey support. (Image source: Microsoft / Dell, edited)

Windows Hello gets a fresh design for login with fingerprint sensor, facial recognition or passkey

In future, anyone logging into Windows will be greeted by a fresh Windows Hello user interface, which is designed to simplify login using a fingerprint sensor, facial recognition or passkey. The design of other login screens in Windows will also be revised.
Hannes Brecher, 04 Nov 2024 22:33
The official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is now available after a 9 year wait (Image Source: Raspberry Pi)

Official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 now available with upgraded resolution

The Official Raspberry Pi Touch Display first launched over 9 years ago, offering a paltry 800 x 480 resolution. Used in projects and embedded products the world over for nearly a decade, the official panel has finally been upgraded with the same $60 price tag.
David Devey, 04 Nov 2024 19:57
The 14. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 14 updates to Android 15 worldwide - with a catch

Xiaomi has just released a major software upgrade for its most compact Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered flagship smartphone. It is rated to elevate user experience, features and stability for owners of the vanilla 14 in regions such as Europe - although it also comes with a catch.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2024 19:47
Garmin is rolling out a beta version of its Q4 update for X40 Edge bike computers. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin begins X40 Edge bike computer Q4 update rollout

The Q4 update for the Garmin Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 cycling computers has begun to roll out. Currently available only to beta testers, the software brings many modifications to the gadgets, including a change to the Media Transfer Protocol. As such, there is a slightly different process for installing this update.
Polly Allcock, 04 Nov 2024 19:44
The Galaxy S25 Ultra should look a fair bit different from Samsung's current 'Ultra' smartphone. (Image source: via Roland Quandt)

Galaxy S25: Samsung's next premium smartphones pictured before early 2025 release with design tweaks shown

Samsung's next premium set of smartphones have been pictured before being release early next year. While the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus are hard to tell apart from the current Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus, the Galaxy S25 Ultra should be easy to tell apart from the outgoing Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2024 18:53
The Find X8 Pro utilises MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 chipset instead of Qualcomm alternatives. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro available to import before anticipated global release

Oppo has not released its latest flagship smartphones globally yet. Nonetheless, it is already possible to obtain the pair for competitive prices via importers.
Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2024 18:44
The Porsche Design Honor Magic7 RSR will arrive in December 2024. (Image source: Honor)

Leak reveals Porsche Design Honor Magic 7 RSR camera specs and details of a new Honor GT model

Honor isn't done with the Magic7 series yet as it plans to add a third model in the form of the Porsche Design Honor Magic7 RSR. Ahead of its launch, a leak has revealed its camera details as well as a few specs of a new Honor GT model.
Habeeb Onawole, 04 Nov 2024 18:39
The Mihogo Air. (Image source: Mihogo)

Mihogo Air hyped as longest-range carbon-fiber e-bike ahead of crowdfunding debut

Mihogo asserts that its next e-bike will have a total mass of just 49.8lb (~22.6 kilograms) thanks to its carbon-fiber construction. It is also touted as having the most endurance of its kind with dual batteries of "nearly 1,000 watt-hours (Wh)" in capacity. The Air is also touted as a bargain, albeit due to its impending crowd-funded status.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2024 18:08

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