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Oct 13, 2024
The Europa Clipper will reach Jupiter's moon by April 2030. (Image source: NASA)

Hurricane Milton delays launch of NASA's largest spacecraft, Europa Clipper, to October 14

NASA's Europa Clipper mission, now rescheduled due to Hurricane Milton, is set to launch on October 14, 2024, at 12:06 p.m. EDT aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The mission will explore Jupiter’s moon, Europa, with a goal to uncover potential conditions for life.
Anubhav Sharma, 13 Oct 2024 18:23
The OnePlus 12 has an optical fingerprint sensor. (Image source: OnePlus)

Leak reveals the OnePlus 13 will have an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and cost more than the OnePlus 12

OnePlus will reportedly give the OnePlus 13 an upgraded fingerprint sensor that's faster and more secure. It has also been reported that the phone will cost more than its predecessors, which isn't too surprising with all of the reported upgrades.
Habeeb Onawole, 13 Oct 2024 16:56
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro could look very similar to the Smart Band 8 Pro (Image source: Xiaomi)

⁤Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro leak shows possible design of the upcoming affordable smartwatch

⁤The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 made its global debut in August, and it seems the company will launch the Pro variant soon. ⁤⁤While there's no official word from the brand yet, a recent leak has given us an unofficial look at the upcoming affordable smartwatch. ⁤
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Oct 2024 16:42
The iQOO 13(?). (Image source: Abhishek Yadav via Twitter/X)

iQOO 13: Supposedly cutting-edge Android flagship upgrades to RGB lighting in new leak

The iQOO 13 may or may not have been seen beating the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in a test of performance in its last leak. Now, the upcoming flagship Android smartphone is also said to underpin those supposed gaming credentials with the rear-firing RGB accents to match. Can they help set it apart from the competition?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2024 16:28
Apple Car is no more as Tesla brings a Robotaxi (Image source: Tesla)

Apple Car permits got cancelled shortly before Tesla's autonomous Robotaxi unveiling

Apple has put an end to its electric vehicle autonomy project in an official manner, shortly before Elon Musk got on the stage to announce Tesla's Robotaxi.
Daniel Zlatev, 13 Oct 2024 12:29
You can now wish list the Junk Store app on Steam (Image source: Steam)

Steam Deck to get easy access to free games with Junk Store

The Epic Games Store offers new free games each week, but accessing these titles on the Steam Deck requires a third-party launcher. Installing these third-party tools often requires extra steps, but it seems that will change soon as the Junk Store app is coming to the official Steam store
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Oct 2024 08:59
Valve is still tight-lipped as to when it will unveil new hardware. (Image source: Alexander Andrews & Unsplash - edited)

Valve Steam Deck designers discuss possibility of releasing new hardware in new interview

It seems that Valve has new consumer-grade hardware in the works. While the company has not revealed anything yet, two designers behind the Steam Deck have provided a few hints as to what could be up Valve's sleeve, such as a Steam Deck 2.
Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2024 02:22
UFG is said to help deliver a less visible display crease with the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition said to have Samsung's least noticeable display crease yet

A renowned leaker has discussed a key aspect of the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition. Reportedly, Samsung's next foldable will have its least noticeable display crease yet, thanks to the use of Ultra Flexible Glass (UFG) glass.
Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2024 02:18
Ryzen 9000X3D gaming performance improvements have been revealed by leaked slides from MSI. (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 9000X3D gaming performance: 13% faster than Ryzen 7000X3D in Far Cry 6

AMD's upcoming gaming-focused Ryzen 9000X3D lineup of CPUs is widely expected to hit shelves sometime next month. If the recent performance leaks in both synthetic and gaming tests are anything to go by, we can expect very decent improvements from AMD's upcoming gaming monstrosities.
Sambit Saha, 13 Oct 2024 01:18
The Fujifilm X-M5 will reportedly feature advanced subject recognition. (Image source: Fujifilm Meta Page)

Fujifilm X-M5 mirrorless camera and new lenses exposed in major leak ahead of official release

A new leak has revealed detailed specs for the upcoming Fujifilm X-M5 mirrorless camera, the XF 500mm f/5.6 super-telephoto lens, and XF 16-55mm f/2.8 zoom lens. All these details are expected to be officially confirmed on October 14.
Anubhav Sharma, 13 Oct 2024 00:26
Oct 12, 2024
Windows 11 (Image source: Microsoft)

The Snipping Tool to get new ‘Copy as Table’ feature in Windows 11

Microsoft continues to improve Windows 11 by rolling out fresh new features. A notable recent addition that is currently being tested is the "Copy as Table" feature in the Snipping Tool which enhances its existing optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities.
Huzefa Baloch, 12 Oct 2024 21:25
The Dell G16 7630 comes with an Core i9, RTX 4070 and is almost 40% off right now (Images source: Dell)

Deal | Dell G16 7630 with RTX 4070 gets huge 38% discount as Core i9 laptop drops to incredibly enticing price

The Dell G16 7630 solidifies its position as one of the most competitively priced RTX 4070 gaming laptops as the 16-inch machine with the Intel Core i9-13900HX and 240Hz QHD screen is now available at a $670 discount, which drops its price to just $1,079.
Enrico Frahn, 12 Oct 2024 21:22
The Galaxy S25 FE might well be Samsung's slimmer alternative to the Apple iPhone 17 Air. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: A slimmed-down model to compete against Apple's iPhone 17 Air

In addition to plans for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra, an industry report from South Korea has mentioned the Galaxy S25 FE for the first time, which appears to have been chosen as Samsung's answer to the rumors surrounding a significantly slimmer iPhone 17 Slim model in September 2025.
Alexander Fagot, 12 Oct 2024 19:26
It seems that the Xiaomi 15 Pro could indeed have a slightly tweaked rear design (Image source: @That_Kartikey)

Alleged Xiaomi 15 Pro spotted in the hands of company's vice president

The Xiaomi 15 series is expected to launch as one of the first lineups with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 phones. Before its official unveiling, the Pro model within the series has been seemingly spotted in the hands of Wang Xiaoyan, the company's vice president.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Oct 2024 19:06
It seems that the next iPhone SE could have two rear-facing cameras with a strong iPhone 7 Plus look to it. (Image source: Sonny Dickson)

iPhone SE 4: Case design leak reveals iPhone 7 Plus looks months before official release

The release of the next iPhone SE is around the corner. Rumoured to be launching with the display from the iPhone 14, the iPhone SE 4 may sport a completely different camera design that gives iPhone 7 Plus vibes, if a new leak is correct.
Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2024 18:52
The Cuktech CP133L has a rated capacity of 10,000 mAh, a built-in cable, and two additional ports (Image source: Cuktech - edited)

Cuktech debuts new power bank with built-in cable and 33W fast charging support

The Cuktech CP133L is a new addition to the brand's portfolio. This power bank has a built-in USB-C cable, two additional ports, and support for 33W fast charging. The pre-sale price in China is CNY 99 (around $14).
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Oct 2024 17:58
The Xiaomi Poco C65 is getting a successor. (Symbolic image: Poco C65, image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Poco C75 launching globally in two memory configurations and several colors

The Xiaomi Poco C75 will be launched globally in at least two memory configurations and, as usual, will be available in several colors. The smartphone is likely to appeal to price-conscious customers in particular.
Silvio Werner, 12 Oct 2024 17:55
Honor Tablet X9: New tablet with a slightly faster display. (Image source: Honor)

Tablet X9: Honor launches 11-inch tablet onto the market

Honor will soon launch its new Tablet X9, which comes with a slightly faster display. The name may well cause some confusion with an existing product.
Silvio Werner, 12 Oct 2024 17:39
A "OnePlus 13" render. (Image source: @saaaanjjjuuu via Twitter/X)

OnePlus 13 charging and battery specs detailed in new leak

OnePlus is tipped to launch a new flagship smartphone with the potential for much more screen-on time for its advanced display in what might be only a few weeks. Now, a new leak purports to pin down exactly how big the 13's battery upgrade is supposed to be. Then again, if its fans want even more of the same, there are alternatives, albeit with a catch.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2024 17:13
The camera rings on the Galaxy S25 Ultra are said to look more like those on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 than on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but not are quite identical to the former. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Final camera design with a new look after all

In the last leak about the Galaxy S25 Ultra design, there were some minor inconsistencies, but these now appear to have been cleared up. A proven leaker now claims to have finally clarified the question of the camera design. Here, Samsung seems to be drawing more inspiration from its latest foldable than from the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Alexander Fagot, 12 Oct 2024 17:05
From right to left, NASA astronauts Jeanette Epps, mission specialist; Matthew Dominick, commander; Michael Barratt, pilot; and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, mission specialist. (Image source: SpaceX)

SpaceX Crew-8 members to return to Earth, NASA to provide live coverage via stream

NASA’s Crew-8 mission will conclude with the SpaceX Crew Dragon's splashdown on October 14. NASA will provide live coverage of the undocking and return, with splashdown scheduled for 3:38 p.m. EDT. Viewers can watch the full journey in real-time on NASA+.
Anubhav Sharma, 12 Oct 2024 16:34
The RedMagic Nova. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

RedMagic Nova gaming tablet durability tested to the limit in new video

With its visible, "laptop-grade" rear-mounted RGB fan and "3D heat pipe", RedMagic touts its Nova as the most gaming-ready flagship Android tablet on the global market. Could that "laptop-grade" cooling make it more vulnerable to a rage-quit? A vlogger famous for destroying tech set out to find an answer to that question.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2024 16:01
The Samsung S90C OLED TV can now be purchased for its lowest price ever. (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | 65-inch Samsung S90C OLED TV with 144 Hz refresh rate drops to lowest price yet

Samsung's S90C OLED TV is a commendable option for anyone seeking a well-reviewed OLED TV that will also offer an excellent HDR gaming experience. Thanks to an ongoing sale, the 65-inch S90C can now be purchased for its lowest price so far.
Sambit Saha, 12 Oct 2024 15:47
The iQOO 12. (Image source: iQOO)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra seemingly beaten on Geekbench by rival Android flagship

An upcoming Android smartphone has appeared on the Geekbench database with new silicon of the same (or very similar, rather) specs as that now associated with the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra. The impending device has apparently done even better than the Samsung flagship, with five-figure multi-core scores and superior single-core scores on top of that. It is also tipped to come with other high-end specs and the latest software available to it out of the box.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2024 15:15
Free FSD transfer offer extends to Q4 (Image source: Tesla)

Free Tesla FSD transfer deal extended as a year-around offer

After the APR financing and down payment deals, Tesla is now extending the free FSD transfer offer into the holiday quarter as well.
Daniel Zlatev, 12 Oct 2024 14:26
Casio MRG-B5000R digital watch (Image source: Casio)

Casio confirms data leak while assuring customers that all payment data is safe

Yesterday, the Underground ransomware group claimed responsibility for last weekend's attack that Casio disclosed on Monday. The Japanese multinational giant returned with a statement yesterday, admitting that sensitive data was leaked on this occasion, but no customer credit card information was involved.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2024 13:37
Robotaxi will have a 200-mile range (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Robotaxi range will only be 200 miles despite record 5.5 mi/kWh efficiency

Tesla will apparently be equipping the Robotaxi with the smallest battery it has ever placed in an electric vehicle to keep costs in check, banking on its record efficiency.
Daniel Zlatev, 12 Oct 2024 13:35
Xbox Cloud Gaming allows users to stream games on supported devices. (Image source: Xbox)

Gamers will soon be able to stream their own games via Xbox Cloud Gaming

After first announcing it in 2020, Xbox is reportedly ready to add support for gamers to stream games they own but are not available on the Xbox Game Pass library. The feature will enter testing next month before rolling out to more users.
Habeeb Onawole, 12 Oct 2024 13:01
TikTok is shifting towards AI for its content moderation strategy. (Image source: Visuals on Unsplash)

TikTok turns to AI, replacing nearly 500 human moderators

TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees globally, which includes 500 in Malaysia alone. The company is shifting its focus to AI-driven content moderation amid regulatory pressure and efforts to improve platform safety.
Anubhav Sharma, 12 Oct 2024 10:37
Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 and Max are available on Kickstarter (Image source: Valerion)

Valerion VisionMaster Max and VisionMaster Pro 2 portable 4K projectors go live on Kickstarter

The Valerion VisionMaster Max and VisionMaster Pro 2 are now available on Kickstarter. They are also enjoying "Super Early Bird" discounts and these deals have dropped the Max by 45% and the Pro 2 by 40%.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Oct 2024 07:41
PoGoskill lets one do location spoofing in Pokémon GO on iOS 18. (Image source: PoGoskill)

PoGoskill adds Pokémon GO GPS location spoofing for iOS 18

The paid PoGoskill app makes it possible to trick Pokémon GO into believing the user is going places without ever leaving their couch, thus eliminating the legwork needed to collect virtual Pokémon.
David Chien, 12 Oct 2024 07:25
Zuiki teases Evotop ultra-wideband wireless game controller with built-in touch display and very low latency. (Image source: Zuiki)

Zuiki teases Evotop ultra-wideband wireless game controller with touch display and very low latency

Zuiki has revealed its Evotop ultra-wideband wireless game controller at the 2024 Tokyo Game Show. The controller utilizes a UWB dongle for lower latency than Bluetooth connections. Gamers can use the touch touch display to select settings without a PC app.
David Chien, 12 Oct 2024 06:29
A new on-screen keyboard for Windows promises massive UI improvements for the likes of the ROG Ally and Legion Go. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

New Windows gamepad keyboard will soon make typing on Legion Go, Asus ROG Ally more like the Steam Deck

It looks like the popularity of the Lenovo Legion Go, Asus ROG Ally, and their stablemates has finally forces Microsoft to realise that gaming handhelds are here to stay. In the latest Windows Insider Preview, Microsoft has added a new on-screen game keyboard that uses an optimised layout and a mixture of touch and controller input to increase typing speed.
Julian van der Merwe, 12 Oct 2024 06:01
No off-road (Image Source: Telsa -edits)

Off-roading and sunlight are not included in the Cybertruck warranty

The Cybertruck's marketing is heavily focused on portraying it as a tough all-terrain vehicle. However, a closer look at the Cybertruck's warranty gives a bit of insight into Tesla's confidence in the truck's capabilities. In a post on Reddit, Cybertruck owners discuss what this means for the vehicle's ownership.
Stephen Pereyra, 12 Oct 2024 03:19
The Anker Prime 1m 240W Thunderbolt 4 cable. (Image source: u/joshuadwx on r/Anker subreddit)

New Anker Prime 1m 240W Thunderbolt 4 cable surfaces online, claiming to withstand up to 2,000 bends

Anker's upcoming Thunderbolt 4 cable supports 240W charging, 40Gb/s data transfer, and 8K output. It looks to be ideal for professionals needing high-speed performance.
Anubhav Sharma, 12 Oct 2024 00:24
A large part of what makes GIMP 3.0 such an important release comes down to the improved UI/UX design. (Image source: GIMP)

Revolutionary GIMP 3.0 update draws closer as dev team tackles final bug reports

The excruciatingly long road to the release of GIMP 3.0, along with its revolutionary new non-destructive editing features, is finally drawing to a close. The GIMP development team has announced that it only has eight bugs reports left to resolve before the first release candidate goes live.
Julian van der Merwe, 12 Oct 2024 00:04
Oct 11, 2024
GOG has the most in-character response to Valve's new licensing disclosure. (Image source: Valve / GOG - edited)

Steam adds licensing disclaimer, GOG hits back with perfectly sarcastic response

Steam recently updated its store checkout page to clarify that gamers are buying licenses for games, instead of the games themselves — along with all the content removal and malarkey that accompany these distribution strategies. GOG sarcastically responded to Steam's new storefront disclaimer, reminding us that GOG's offline installers "cannot be taken away from you."
Julian van der Merwe, 11 Oct 2024 23:20
Xiaomi could be the first OEM to reveal a Snapdragon 4s Gen 2-powered smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi: Date of new Redmi smartphone release revealed as Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset also mentioned

The launch of a new Redmi smartphone is fast approaching. Not only has the date of its reveal been revealed, but so has its prospective Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.
Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2024 23:07
The Galaxy S25 FE may represent the entry point for MediaTek into Samsung's high-end smartphone portfolio. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S25 model tipped to launch with probable MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset

Samsung now offers MediaTek Dimensity chipsets in its flagship Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra tablets. According to a new report, this cooperation between Samsung and MediaTek could soon extend to high-end smartphones, starting with the Galaxy S25 FE.
Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2024 23:02
The Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition DLC will reportedly feature a fresh story quest and new side activities. (Image source: Hogwarts Legacy - Edited)

New Hogwarts Legacy DLC, 'Definitive Edition', is reportedly in development, likely targeting a 2025 launch

As per reports, Warner Bros. is developing a Definitive Edition of Hogwarts Legacy with 10-15 hours of new content. The DLC, expected to be priced at $20-$30, will likely launch in 2025.
Anubhav Sharma, 11 Oct 2024 22:10
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered will have improved graphics and new features. (Image source: Nintendo)

Tomb Raider IV-VI remastered coming Feb. 2025 to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch

Following the success of Tom Raider I-III remastered, it has been announced that Tomb Raider IV-VI will also be getting remastered. The collection of games will bring improved graphics and new additions when it arrives early next year.
Habeeb Onawole, 11 Oct 2024 20:40
Xiaomi Pad 7 series is expected to launch early next year (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Pad 7 series will reportedly feature sub-flagship specs

The Xiaomi Pad 6 series is due to see an update, and it seems the successor lineup could launch soon. However, as the Weibo tipster 体验more reports, the Android tablets within the Pad 7 lineup won't feature flagship specs.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Oct 2024 20:14
The Mate X5. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate X6 depicted as well-proportioned foldable smartphone in latest leak

The Mate X6 is tipped to launch as Huawei's latest (book-style) foldable flagship smartphone, although an exact date for this event remains unknown. There are accessories being made for it in advance, however, according to a well-known leaker. The purported evidence might suggest that the device has undergone some design changes compared to its predecessor.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Oct 2024 20:10
A next-gen Snapdragon flagship. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8 "Extreme Edition" smartphone frenzy forecast for end of October

The wait for a brand-new top-end Android counterpart to the iPhone 16 Pro series is about to come to an abrupt end, according to an esteemed leaker. Furthermore, they are all now projected to become available on a daily basis fairly soon, as OEMs enter a race to conduct the world's first launch-day Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition smartphone release.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Oct 2024 19:39
Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" anniversary desktop theme (Image source: Ubuntu)

Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole arrives with the latest kernel, toolchains, GNOME 47, and heightened security

Yesterday, Ubuntu 24.10 finally came out of beta. Codenamed "Oracular Oriole," it sports the latest kernel (version 6.11), expanded toolchains with versioned Rust and Java TCK, tighter security controls via improved permissions prompting, GNOME 47, support for OpenVEX and OSV vulnerability reporting, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2024 19:19
The Z70 Ultra's display(?). (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Nubia Z70 Ultra cutting-edge camera-under-panel display tech showcased in new leak

Nubia's next-gen flagship Android smartphone is tipped to go beyond others thanks to a new display with a virtually invisible selfie camera. The OEM has been working on this technology for the last few years, but is now backed to have reached a level at which its Z70 Ultra screen is more consistent in color, brightness and detail from edge to edge.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Oct 2024 18:44
Microsoft seems to be leaning hard into Recall and AI-powered features with the latest 24H2 update. (Image source: Microsoft)

Removing Windows Recall breaks File Explorer in latest 24H2 update

It looks like Microsoft's Recall push is back in full swing with Windows 24H2. A recent technical analysis revealed that disabling Recall also disables the modern File Explorer interface. Currently, it is unclear whether this is a bug or intended behaviour, but it's indicative of Microsoft's AI-encrusted future.
Julian van der Merwe, 11 Oct 2024 18:43
Assassin's Creed Mirage will have "Playable" Steam Deck rating (Image source: Valve and Ubisoft - edited)

Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Mirage Steam Deck compatibility

Assassin's Creed Mirage has been available since October 2023, and Ubisoft is now bringing it to Steam. The company has also confirmed that the game will have the "Playable" Steam Deck rating after it launches on the platform.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Oct 2024 17:51
Model Y might get unsupervised FSD before the Robotaxi (Image source: Tesla)

Elon Musk pegs test driver boredom as a challenge before unsupervised Model Y FSD release

Tesla shares are down after the Robotaxi unveiling, as it only plans to obtain regulatory permission to release its Full Self-Driving feature as an unsupervised option in two US states next year.
Daniel Zlatev, 11 Oct 2024 17:09
Lymow One: No wheels, no boundary wire (Image source: Lymow)

Lymow One: Robot mower with chain drive and without boundary wire launches with 37% discount

The Lymow One is a new robotic mower that does not need a boundary wire. The robot does not use wheels, but a chain drive, which is said to offer various advantages. The robot mower can also cover large plots of land.
Silvio Werner, 11 Oct 2024 17:03

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