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Oct 20, 2024
China debuts world's largest floating wind turbine (Image source: Anna Jiménez Calaf, Unsplash)

China debuts world's largest floating wind turbine: 20-MW giant set to power 37,000 homes

China unveils world's largest floating wind turbine: a 20-megawatt giant with a 260-meter rotor diameter. This breakthrough in renewable energy can power 37,000 homes annually, save 25,000 tons of coal, and reduce CO2 emissions by 62,000 tons per year.
Nathan Ali, 20 Oct 2024 21:05
Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition tomorrow. (Image source: @Jukanlosreve)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition pictured with ultra-thin design despite last minute rumours of Galaxy S24 Ultra beating 200 MP camera

Samsung is preparing to launch a new foldable tomorrow, which is widely expected to surpass the existing Galaxy Z Fold6 in many areas. Now, not only has the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition been pictured ahead of its official launch, but a reliable leaker has also made a substantial claim about the device's camera capabilities.
Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2024 20:26
Redmi K80 rumored to feature ultrasonic fingerprint reader and flat display (Image source: Xiaomi)

Upcoming Redmi sub-flagship phone tipped to feature ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Redmi K80 series after the Snapdragon 8 Elite is official. Although the company hasn't shared details about the lineup yet, Digital Chat Station hints that the base model may feature an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Oct 2024 20:16
Intel is expected to unveil Arrow Lake-H at CES 2025 (image source: Intel)

Intel Arrow Lake H lineup leaks with five models and 45 Watt TDP on top-spec variant

Intel's Arrow Lake-H lineup will come with a total of 5 CPU models with one Core Ultra 9, two Core Ultra 7 and two Core Ultra 5 SKUs. Each SKU comes with a mix of Lion Cove, Skymont and Crestmont CPU cores.
Anil Ganti, 20 Oct 2024 19:28
TSMC dismisses speculation of Intel fab acquisition (Image source: DALL·E 3)

TSMC rebuffs Intel fab acquisition rumors

TSMC firmly rejects the idea of acquiring Intel's manufacturing plants despite Intel's struggles to attract customers for its foundry business. The rejection highlights fundamental differences between the two chip giants' business models and operational strategies.
Nathan Ali, 20 Oct 2024 19:22
The Magic6 Pro. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic7, 7 Pro color and storage options outed in new leak

The Magic7 and 7 Pro are slated to debut as the latest flagship Android smartphones from Honor very soon. In the meantime, a well-known tipster purports to spill some details the OEM might have preferred to divulge itself in advance. The leak also hints at additional upgrades for the series.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2024 18:54
The Vivo X200 and X200 Pro have already brought more than two billion yuan into Vivo's coffers, and the first clues about the Vivo X200 Ultra are now available. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X200 Pro achieves sales record as first hints about the X200 Ultra Zeiss camera emerge

Vivo is on the rise! In India, the company has overtaken Xiaomi and Samsung in smartphone sales for the first time and there are also increasing reports from China about new sales records for the new Vivo X200 series. Initial clues about the Vivo X200 Ultra have also emerged, which have also already been officially confirmed.
Alexander Fagot, 20 Oct 2024 18:42
The Quest 3S. (Image source: iFixit)

Meta Quest 3S teardown reveals internal interchangeability with Quest 2

iFixit's latest teardown might help confirm a lot of suspicions held by virtual reality (VR) fans about Meta's latest Quest 3S headset - the fact that it is more of a direct Quest 2 successor included. In fact, some parts can even be swapped between the 2 devices, which seems to be a thrifty move on the OEM's part.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2024 18:24
The B1051C is a tablet with an E Ink screen. (Image source: Bigme)

Bigme B1051C: Tablet comes with Android 14, a color E Ink display, an EMR pencil and keyboard support

The B1051C is a new tablet that comes with a color E Ink display and a modern operating system. On paper, the device has decent specs and should thus be able to run moderately demanding programs.
Silvio Werner, 20 Oct 2024 18:08
Iron-based EV batteries, when enhanced with silicon, could offer a solid large-scale alternative to the current tech we have. (Image source: Getty Images)

Silicate-enhanced iron batteries could transform energy storage for EVs and renewable systems

Researchers are exploring iron-based batteries as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion for energy storage. Adding silicate improves efficiency, making it promising for storing renewable energy on a large scale.
Anubhav Sharma, 20 Oct 2024 17:28
Xiaomi could soon use its own smartphone SoC on its devices (image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's in-house 3 nm smartphone SoC chip successfully tapes out

Xiaomi's first-ever self-developed smartphone SoC has overcome a major hurdle. It has taped out in an unspecified 3 nm node, meaning it will enter mass production soon and potentially launch next year.
Anil Ganti, 20 Oct 2024 17:09
Intel boosts gaming performance with new drivers (Image source: Intel)

Intel's new graphics drivers boost gaming performance by up to 24% for Lunar Lake and Arc GPUs

Intel has released new graphics drivers offering significant performance improvements for both integrated and discrete GPUs, with gains of up to 24% for Lunar Lake iGPUs and 20% for Arc Alchemist GPUs. The update includes optimizations for several games, including No New drivers support Intel CPUs from the 11th Generation to the latest Lunar Lake processors.
Andrew Sozinov, 20 Oct 2024 16:50
Alleged GeForce RTX 5090 undergoing factory testing in Indonesia. (Image source: BiliBili)

Alleged RTX 5090 spotted in a leaked testing video

A leaked video from a newly established factory in Indonesia allegedly shows Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 graphics card undergoing initial testing. The video also shows workers celebrating the successful boot of the graphics card.
Huzefa Baloch, 20 Oct 2024 15:48
ASUS unveils ROG Thor III PSU series with magnetic OLED display (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Thor III PSUs: High-end power with magnetic OLED display and GaN tech

ASUS unveils the ROG Thor III PSU series, featuring a magnetic OLED display, GaN technology, and up to 1,600W of power. With ATX 3.1 support and innovative features like GPU-First voltage sensing, these high-end units promise enhanced efficiency and stability for demanding setups.
Nathan Ali, 20 Oct 2024 15:35
The OPPO Enco X3 wireless earbuds. (Image source: OPPO)

OPPO Enco X3 earbuds officially revealed with wireless charging, lossless audio, ANC, and IP55 rating

The OPPO Enco X3 earbuds' product page is live now, and they feature 50dB noise cancellation, AI-based call improvements, and lossless audio transmission. They come with dual DACs, gesture controls, and an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance.
Anubhav Sharma, 20 Oct 2024 14:15
The Robotaxi's wireless charging pad is rather small (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Robotaxi boasts 93% wireless charging efficiency on omnidirectional pad

During the Robotaxi unveiling event, Elon Musk mentioned that the driverless vehicle is going to be the first Tesla car without a NACS port as it is designed for inductive charging, and Tesla has now fleshed it out in more detail.
Daniel Zlatev, 20 Oct 2024 12:00
Mobile gamers were already using the OnePlus 13 at the Peacekeeper Elite 2024 event (Image source: 简单聊数码科技 on Weibo)

OnePlus 13 spotted in three colors ahead of its official launch

The OnePlus 13 will be among the first phones to feature the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Although the company hasn't officially unveiled the flagship smartphone yet, mobile gamers were seen using it at the Peacekeeper Elite 2024 event.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Oct 2024 09:10
OnePlus AirVOOC 50W magnetic wireless charger makes its official debut (Image source: Louis Li Jie on Weibo)

50W magnetic wireless charger for OnePlus 13 officially unveiled ahead of the phone's launch

The OnePlus 13 is expected to launch later this month. Before the phone's official unveiling, the company announced one of its key accessories: a 50W magnetic wireless charger.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Oct 2024 07:59
Oriolus opens pre-orders for vacuum tube-powered OA-JC3 USB DAC and OA-JC5 headphone amplifier kits. (Image source: Oriolus)

Oriolus opens pre-orders for OA-JC3 USB DAC and OA-JC5 headphone amplifier kits with integrated vacuum tubes

Oriolus has opened pre-order sales for the OA-JC3 USB DAC and OA-JC5 headphone amplifier kits, which can be assembled without soldering. Both devices utilize vacuum tubes for warm, rich sound reproduction.
David Chien, 20 Oct 2024 06:30
V10: Cheap projector available as an import. (Image source: Blitzwolf)

V10: Projector with WiFi and Bluetooth for less than $100

Affordable price, WiFi and Bluetooth: The V10 is a new projector with fundamentally decent features, although it is more likely to appeal to users with basic requirements. The device is available at a very low price.
Silvio Werner, 20 Oct 2024 02:52
The Pixel 9a should arrive less than a year after Google's current mid-range smartphones. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Google Pixel 9a rumoured to be even larger than expected in new leak

According to a renowned leaker, Google's next mid-range smartphone will be even larger than they previously reported. As a result, the Google Pixel 9a could be noticeably bigger than the outgoing Pixel 8a when it lands in early 2025.
Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2024 02:03
DJI's Goggles N3 could offer FPV experiences for under €250. (Image source: @JasperEllens)

DJI Goggles N3: Lower than expected pricing revealed for budget FPV drone headset

A reliable leaker has shared pricing information for not just DJI's next FPV headset, but also how much it would cost with as a combo package with the compact Neo drone. Reportedly, the DJI Goggles N3 will be available for much than less than anticipated too.
Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2024 01:51
A new and high-resolution OLED screen for use on the move. (Image source: InnLead)

Edge 4K OLED: Portable magnetic monitor promises strong colors and comes with a range of ports

A new and portable monitor based on OLED technology promises a high level of comfort thanks to a magnetic mounting system, the possibility of wireless transmission of image content, and a strong color display. The model is also currently available at a discounted price.
Silvio Werner, 20 Oct 2024 01:01
M4-equipped MacBook Pro will feature 16 GB of memory as standard. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

MacBook Pro with M4 SoC leaks out via official listing, might sport up to 28 GB of memory

Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 SoC is expected to arrive sometime early next month. However, leaks and rumours surrounding the device continue to pour in, giving us a better look at what Apple has been cooking up.
Sambit Saha, 20 Oct 2024 00:42
Oct 19, 2024
The new Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 revealed in a leak. (Image source: Eufy Security / Amazon via Reddit)

Anker's new alternative to the AirTag: Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 does not become electronic waste after a few years

Anker's new Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 is a credit card-sized AirTag alternative which, thanks to its rechargeable battery, will not become electronic waste after a few years.
Marcus Schwarten, 19 Oct 2024 23:44
Oppo Mag is the official name of Oppo's line of magnetic accessories. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Mag promotional video reveals the Find X8 series will rely on magnetic cases

Oppo will not only launch the Find X8 series on October 24 but also unveil Oppo Mag, its line of magnetic accessories for the Find X8 smartphones and future devices. A promotional video showing off the accessories and how they work has been released ahead of the launch.
Habeeb Onawole, 19 Oct 2024 23:33
Black Myth: Wukong was released nearly two months ago in August, 2024. (Image source: PlayStation / YouTube)

Black Myth: Wukong finally receives ESRB rating for Xbox, hinting at imminent launch

Black Myth: Wukong has received its ESRB rating for Xbox, suggesting its release is nearing. The game was delayed due to technical issues but is now expected to launch soon on Xbox Series X|S.
Anubhav Sharma, 19 Oct 2024 23:19
Core Ultra 9 285K appears to be quite the perfomer in multi-threaded tests despite lacking hyper-threading support. (Image source: Intel, CPU-Z)

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K defeats i9-14900K by 11% in CPU benchmark, lags behind AMD Ryzen 9 9950X in Blender

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K was found flexing its muscles in CPU-Z as well as Blender. In both the benchmarks, the Arrow Lake-S CPU outperformed its predecessor, but failed to outclass AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X in the latter test.
Sambit Saha, 19 Oct 2024 23:01
Google aims to power AI data centers with small nuclear reactors (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Google's nuclear-powered AI: Tech giant partners with Kairos Power for nuclear-powered data centers

Google plans to power its AI data centers with small nuclear reactors, partnering with Kairos Power. This bold move aims to meet the growing energy demands of AI technology while maintaining sustainability.
Nathan Ali, 19 Oct 2024 21:45
34BA85QE: Monitor with KVM switch and webcam. (Image source: LG)

LG: Extra-wide curved monitor comes with KVM switch, microphone and webcam

A webcam, KVM and a curved screen: LG is once again offering a monitor that is extra wide and cuts a fine figure, especially in productive use. The monitor also offers ergonomic functions.
Silvio Werner, 19 Oct 2024 19:11
Konka's 136th Canton Fair booth. (Image source: Konka)

Konka 110A8 presented as world's best-lit 110-inch 8K TV

Konka asserts that it has hit a new world record for brightness zones packed into a 110-inch 8K screen with its new 110A8. The miniLED TV is touted to achieve the best detail for its size as a result of its new "pixel-level precision" technology. The huge device also comes with potentially massive inbuilt audio by JBL and AI for even more image quality.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2024 19:10
(Image source: Marvel Fusion)

Marvel Fusion's $150M laser facility in Colorado is targeting breakthrough fusion energy technology

Marvel Fusion & Colorado State University are building a $150M laser facility to advance fusion energy. The ATLAS project is expected to create continuous fusion reactions, potentially unlocking clean, limitless energy.
Anubhav Sharma, 19 Oct 2024 19:00
DOE commits $670.6M loan to Aspen Aerogels for EV battery safety innovation (Image source: BYD)

DOE injects $670 million into EV battery safety: Aspen Aerogels set to expand production

The DOE is investing $670.6 million in Aspen Aerogels to boost the production of fire-resistant materials for EV batteries. These innovative thermal barriers could significantly enhance battery safety, potentially preventing catastrophic fires.
Nathan Ali, 19 Oct 2024 18:49
A variant of the Vivo X Fold 4 or Vivo X Fold 5 is getting a 6,365 mAh battery, according to TENAA certification. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold 4: First certification confirms giant battery in upcoming Zeiss camera foldable

It has been practically confirmed that at least one variant of the Vivo X Fold 3 successor will get a big increase in battery size, despite leakers expecting the next Zeiss-camera foldables to be even slimmer and set a new record in this regard.
Alexander Fagot, 19 Oct 2024 18:33
The GT7 Pro goes for a swim. (Image source: Realme)

Realme GT7 Pro gets pre-order page and immersive unboxing preview

The Realme GT7 Pro is now available to reserve in its native China. Meanwhile, the brand has posted a teaser video that hints strongly at advanced ingress protection for the next-gen flagship Android smartphone. Accordingly, the device might be well equipped to challenge other impending rivals such as the OnePlus 13 on its launch.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2024 18:12
The successor to the Nubia Z60 Ultra is also getting new features in terms of the 35mm camera, as an early video demonstrates. (Image source: Nubia, edited)

Nubia Z70 Ultra: Video reveals new 35mm camera and another unique selling point

Nubia has copied an exciting feature from Xiaomi, Huawei and Honor and combined it with the only 35mm main camera of its future Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship smartphone, the Nubia Z70 Ultra. In doing so, Nubia is focusing even more strongly on its role as an outsider in 2025 with slightly different priorities than the mainstream brands.
Alexander Fagot, 19 Oct 2024 17:43
Valve is against releasing a new gaming handheld every year (Image source: Valve - edited)

Valve hints Steam Deck 2 will offer generational leap in performance without sacrificing battery life

The Steam Deck will turn three years old soon. While Valve hasn't detailed the second-gen gaming handheld yet, the company mentioned in an interview that it wants to wait for "a generational leap in compute" that won't force the device to sacrifice battery life.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Oct 2024 17:22
Meta unveils OMat24: Accelerating AI-driven materials discovery (Image source: Louis Reed, Unsplash)

Meta unveils OMat24: AI-powered materials discovery goes open-source

Meta's Open Materials 2024 (OMat24) aims to revolutionize AI-driven materials discovery with a massive open-source dataset and top-performing models. This initiative could accelerate research in battery technology, sustainable fuels, and AR devices, marking a significant shift in materials science.
Nathan Ali, 19 Oct 2024 17:21
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be available in titanium, black, green and blue in 2025, at least according to leaker Ice Universe. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Leaker names the four planned colors

Almost four months before the expected Galaxy Unpacked event of the Galaxy S25 series, a proven leaker has revealed all four planned colors for the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S24, which, together with the Snapdragon 8 Elite aka Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, will utilize a much slimmer and lighter flagship design.
Alexander Fagot, 19 Oct 2024 17:08
The Nova 13 series. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Nova 13 Pro specs emerge following pre-launch Geekbench appearance

The Nova 13 Pro is set to become Huawei's latest premium mid-range smartphone in a matter of days from today (October 19, 2024). It has allegedly sneaked onto Geekbench ahead of this event, thereby possibly confirming that it has the same SoC as its new foldable sibling in advance. The 13 Pro is also now tipped to debut with camera, connectivity and wired charging specs to match some upcoming Android flagships.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2024 17:04
ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 165 Hz screen leads to lower battery life: Why did Lenovo not implement Dynamic Refreh Rate? (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

ThinkPad P1 Gen 7's 165 Hz screen leads to lower battery life: Why did Lenovo not implement Dynamic Refresh Rate?

High refresh rate screens are becoming more popular with laptops, but often, the dynamic refresh rate setting is missing, driving up the power consumption. The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is an example for that.
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Oct 2024 16:50
The Amazfit Up open-ear earbuds are pretty cheap. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit Up open-ear earbuds launches for a fraction of the price of the Nothing Ear (Open)

The Amazfit Up open-ear earbuds are pretty cheap compared to rivals. It also has an interesting design and packs a handful of features best enjoyed if you own select Amazfit smartwatches.
Habeeb Onawole, 19 Oct 2024 15:46
With the changes to the general terms and conditions, X will be able to sell user data to third parties in the future. (Image source: X / formerly Twitter)

Terms changes permit X to sell user data to third parties

With the current change to the privacy policy, X (formerly Twitter) will be allowed to pass on user data to third parties from November 15. To protect yourself against this, you need to take action on your own.
Marius Müller, 19 Oct 2024 15:45
Engineered protein nanoparticles covered with various influenza proteins, for instance, can help us with new approaches to develop vaccines. (Image source: Ian C. Haydon / UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design)

From targeting tumors to tackling pollution: The impact of AI-designed proteins across modern industries

AI-powered tools like AlphaFold are transforming protein design, pushing the development of COVID-19 vaccines, cancer-targeting proteins, snake venom neutralizers, and enzymes that break down plastics and convert waste into biofuels.
Anubhav Sharma, 19 Oct 2024 15:41
With the LunaRecycle Challenge, NASA is paying up to 3 million US dollars in prize money for innovative recycling technologies that can be used on the moon. (Image source: NASA)

Turning lunar trash into treasure: NASA launches $3 million recycling challenge

With the LunaRecycle Challenge, NASA is offering independent inventors the chance to make a major contribution to space exploration and win attractive prize money at the same time. The aim is to find an energy-efficient, lightweight and sustainable technology that converts waste on the moon into usable products.
Marius Müller, 19 Oct 2024 15:39
OnePlus 13 is now available to pre-order in China (Image source: OnePlus)

Official OnePlus 13 teaser confirms recent design leak

The OnePlus 13 has just gone up for pre-order in China, and with that, the company has shared a glimpse of what the back of the phone will look like. This teaser matches the recent design leak, confirming that the rear won't see major changes.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Oct 2024 15:06
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be Sony's latest exclusive to hit PCs (image source: PlayStation)

Marvel's Spider-man 2 PC port confirmed for a late January 2025 launch

Sony has announced a PC release date for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. It can be pre-ordered now via Steam/Epic Games store and will be playable in late January 2025.
Anil Ganti, 19 Oct 2024 13:07
Toshiba and Airbus are aiming to develop a two-megawatt superconducting motor. (Image source: Airbus Newsroom)

Airbus and Toshiba team up to develop superconducting tech for hydrogen-powered aircraft

Airbus and Toshiba are partnering to design superconducting technology for hydrogen-powered airplanes, with a major goal to boost electric propulsion efficiency and support aviation's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Anubhav Sharma, 19 Oct 2024 12:47
The difference in scores isn't huge, but it could be down to the iPad Mini 7's lower-binned A17 Pro (Image source: Apple - edited)

New iPad Mini 7 scores slightly lower than iPhone 15 Pro Max in an early Geekbench run

Apple quietly launched the new iPad Mini 7, which brings some notable hardware upgrades compared to its predecessor. The A17 Pro is one of the main highlights, but it scores slightly lower than the iPhone 15 Pro Max in early Geekbench runs.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Oct 2024 12:32
Unity 6 arrives with faster graphics performance and improved AI model for game development. (Image source: Unity - edited)

Unity launches Unity 6 game development engine with native Windows on Arm support, updated Sentis AI library, and improved graphics performance

Unity has launched the Unity 6 game development engine for Windows, Macs, and Linux computers. The new version adds a native Windows on Arm editor and app compilation, an updated Sentis AI library, and better graphics with improved performance.
David Chien, 19 Oct 2024 08:12

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