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A known leaker and SteamVR data miner named Bradley Lynch reports that Valve is working on an Android emulator. Lynch has spotted five apps in a package on SteamDB, with two of them displaying new artwork that references Waydroid, an open-source and free Android emulator.

Two generations of Apple's AirPods are currently on sale at Amazon, matching their lowest prices recorded on the retailer. Customers can snag either gen at a 38% or 23% discount, respectively.

Priced just below $25 (Q20) and $17 (Q10), 1MORE's latest two entries in the TWS earbuds market come with an excellent value factor. While the Q10 sports an ergonomic design and dynamic sound, the Q20 raises the bar with ANC sound, dual-microphone AI-powered noise-canceling in calls, as well as transparency mode.

The recently announced AMD FSR 3.1 is now available on Lenovo Legion Go. When paired with frame generation, the gaming handheld now enjoys about 2x FPS boost and even higher when FSR is dialed to the performance mode.

Google’s Pixel Watch 3, which will launch on August 13, has passed through the FCC, with four listings revealing some key upgrades and possibly confirming a new XL size variant. All four variants now have support for UWB and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, while two of them support LTE as well.

The Honor Magic Vs3 is expected to launch as a more affordable sibling to the Honor Magic V3. Now official renders have provided a good look at the upcoming foldable which sports a more subtle design than the Magic V3. It also confirms color and storage options.

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge with the latest Snapdragon X Elite SoC has recorded a massive price cut and the laptop can now be had for a sizeable 26% discount. The discounted price makes the Galaxy Book4 Edge quite a compelling option as the laptop brings a high-resolution AMOLED screen.

The Tesla Model S which lost just 65 miles of range from the original battery with 430,000 miles on the odometer was pitted against a brand new electric car to test its remaining acceleration, handling, and charging speed.

Apple will now likely wait until Q2 2025 to officially integrate Apple Intelligence with Siri on users' devices, as per a Bloomberg report. This upgrade will be pushed out with iOS 18.4 next year, with another update coming earlier that will focus on Siri's appearance.

The benchmarking platform AnTuTu has revealed the top-performing global mid-range phones from June 2024. Among the ten devices on the latest chart, Realme GT 6T with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 holds the topmost position. The other phones in the list are powered by Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, Dimensity 8200, and Dimensity 8100.

Huawei’s next flagship Kirin SoC could finally bring flagship performance to the table as the latest rumor claims a substantial uplift over the Kirin 9010. If true, this will mark a significant milestone for Huawei which has been unable to compete with Qualcomm/Apple due to the harsh US trade ban.

The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), which accounts for about 25% of the company's Korean workforce, announced that about 6,500 of its roughly 30,000 members are now on a three-day strike. The union members require an extra day of annual leave and an improved bonus system.

AnTuTu has revealed the top-performing global flagship smartphones from June 2024. In the latest ranking, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices have dominated over the Dimensity 9300 and 9300+ flagship phones, holding seven out of the ten spots in the list.

Nothing's sub-brand CMF has fully unveiled its very first smartphone, the CMF Phone 1. One of the main highlights of the device is its modular design. It has a removable back, allowing users to interchange the cover. The back also allows accessories to be attached, enabling users to get more functionality out of the device.

Nothing has now fully presented the CMF Watch Pro 2, a smartwatch that is said to deliver up to 46 days of battery life despite containing an AMOLED display. While the CMF Watch 2 Pro also has a customisable aluminium housing, it has arrived for significantly less than many competing smartwatches.

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are Nothing's latest pair of earbuds. While the CMF Buds Pro 2 are another budget release for Nothing's sub-brand, it masters relatively high-end features like the LDAC codec that can transmit audio at up to 990 kbps.

WhatsApp drops a new update to replace the unique green checkmark with a blue checkmark badge. It appears to be a part of Meta's universal verification badge display across all its apps, including Instagram and Facebook.

Gigabyte has just unveiled a new monitor, which combines a high resolution with a fast refresh rate, making it suitable not only for video gaming.

Geekom recently launched a new mini PC, the AX8 Pro, a compact device that has lots of ports and a fast computing chip. Fast network connectivity is provided by an Ethernet port or quick WiFi.

Maxfree is offering a new system that is designed to significantly increase productivity when using a notebook. The model can be used in different configurations and comes with a multifunctional stand.

The Ultimea Nova C40 is a new and compact projector that is also suitable for outdoor use. It is also particularly easy to position, according to the manufacturer.

The upcoming Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh has finally made an appearance. The new electric crossover sports similar visual upgrades to the Model 3 Highlands refresh under its bumper camo. It looks like Tesla is finally testing the new Model Y on public roads after it was seemingly postponed.

Samsung Electronics just revealed it made an operating profit of 10.4 trillion South Korean won ($7.55 billion) in the second quarter of 2024, the highest amount recorded since Q3 2022. Global phone shipments grew significantly YoY in Q1 2024; the good numbers posted by Samsung may be an indication of a continuation of that trend.

Makita has launched the RM350D robotic lawn mower in the UK and some EU countries. The product was unveiled earlier this year and is suited to more extensive gardens up to 3,500m² (~37,700ft²) in size. The model’s features are somewhat basic, but it does have a scheduling ability and an anti-theft tool.

The Apple Watch SE is the cheapest model in Apple's line of smartwatches, but a change in the casing's material may bring the price even lower. On the other hand, the switch to a cheaper material may reduce durability.

Both the base load and the quantities of electricity required at peak times could easily be provided by batteries. The necessary quantities alone are gigantic. Now there is another taste of what is possible.

A Chinese PC maker called Linglong has introduced a new compact computer that isn't like any other mini PC out there. It's a foldable keyboard that has a full-fledged PC inside. The specs are powerful as well, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U with up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. It even has a 60 Wh battery and a built-in trackpad.

Samsung may be preparing to release a new pair of foldables, but it has not forgotten about servicing its Galaxy S24 flagship with new improvements. According to a reliable leaker, a new set of changes are set to arrive early next month, most of which Samsung has designed to refine camera performance.

Lemfo has listed the GTS4 smartwatch at Banggood, where you can currently pre-order the device in countries worldwide. The model is currently discounted by 79%, making it particularly cheap. According to the company, the model offers various health tracking features, though potential customers may want to proceed carefully.

Realme has announced that the upcoming flagship Android smartphone will have its brand's most cutting-edge OLED display on its launch, thereby giving it an unprecedented peak brightness level to go with its top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The GT6 will also have a markedly high touch-response rate, AI-powered user eye protection and upgraded cover glass.

Apple is slated to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its flagship wearable in 2024. Nevertheless, the wearables are unlikely to evolve into truly smart Watches on that date, according to a new leak. Then again, they may indeed be able to upgrade as blood pressure monitors this year, albeit with some caveats.

Those who are looking for a high-quality midrange smartphone with Android will sooner or later encounter the Edge 50 Fusion. Motorola's smartphone isn't a bad choice, as our test has shown. We summarize our results for you here.

Samsung is slated to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold6 as its latest foldable flagship Android smartphone in just a few days from today (July 7, 2024). However, a new leak purports to spoil the differences in form-factor between it and its Fold5 predecessor - or lack thereof, that is. The extent of the rumored S24 Ultra influence on the new model's design may also have been proven thanks to this new tip.

The Realme 13 Pro Plus is a smartphone slated to come with a new kind of telephoto lens that will be exclusive to it on its impending launch, yet will also feature in even higher-end new handsets thereafter. Now, the Android device is rumored to come with a transparent rear panel that puts the potentially trend-setting lens on show.

AMD FSR 3.1 with frame generation has landed on Steam Deck. With this, the gaming handheld has seen a massive boost in performance on the supporting titles. For example, on Spider-Man Remastered at 720p and medium settings, ETA Prime showed a jump from around 45 FPS to about 75 FPS.

Many feel misuse of generative AI poses an enormous security risk, according to an international survey carried out by Censuswide, with phishing attacks named as the other key concern. 74% of respondents express confidence in their IT departments' abilities yet over a half report having experienced a data breach lately. 55% of the security experts admit they do not conduct security audits as often as they should.

A former AMD engineer, Hemant Mohapatra, recently revealed that AMD had almost bought Nvidia. The ex-employee says that the deal fell through because Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, didn't want to sell unless he became the CEO of the merged company.

A new mini PC with an Intel processor is now available for purchase. The device is intended suitable for simpler applications and supports two Ethernet ports. The RAM is decent sized, and the equipment includes a USB-C port and HDMI.

Xiaomi is launching two Bluetooth speakers onto the global market. The Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker and the Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Mini are already known in China and feature 360-degree sound, HyperOS Connect and RGB lighting, among other things.

A leak also has its good side, as manufacturers are confronted with errors that have potentially crept into marketing materials. This appears to have been the case with the Galaxy Z Flip6 data sheet, which landed on the internet a few days too early and apparently contained incorrect information.

The Oukitel C50 is a relatively inexpensive 5G smartphone that is now available globally. The model can be used with two SIM cards, the 6.8-inch screen has a slightly higher refresh rate and the main camera has a resolution of 50 MP.

In what some security experts are calling the largest password compilation in history, over 9.9 billion passwords were posted on a dark web forum. These passwords were compiled from multiple hacks and leaks, including some that occurred decades ago.

The MSI Vector GP68HX powered by an RTX 4090 laptop GPU, a Core i9-13980HX CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage can now be had for a massive $800 off the list price. Coupled with a 16-inch QHD+ panel, the MSI Vector GP68HX is a true desktop-replacement and seems like a perfect option for folks who want power in a mobile form-factor.

Blackview recently launched the AceBook 8 which is a budget 15.6-inch laptop with a few standout features. The AceBook's RRP is $319.99; perhaps rather unsurprisingly, several corners had to be cut to achieve that price point.

Announced earlier this year, the Asus NUC 14 Pro and NUC 14 Pro+ are now available for purchase. The former starts at $394.99 and comes with up to Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while the latter is available with Core Ultra 9 185H at $869.

If you are using the ChatGPT app on a Mac, you are advised to make sure it is up to date without delay. Evidence that previous versions have been saving your chats in a potentially vulnerable form on your device and, thereby, do not adhere to Apple's typical privacy standards, has come to light.

Realme has confirmed that its impending mid-range Android smartphone series flagship will have not one but two 50MP rear cameras. Furthermore, one of them will be a new periscope zoom module based on one of Sony's latest sensors, while the other will be based on its entirely new courterpart with optical image stabilization (OIS).

Relocating the 3.0L turbo diesel engine's cooling radiator to the front of the Tesla was key for managing the long trip with the electric car.

Humble Bundle has refreshed its selection of Choice games. The newest batch has titles worth over $199 that you can keep for $11.99, which further lowers to $8.99 for the first month when you apply the coupon code "OMEN24." Although it's a subscription service, you can cancel after claiming the games.

OnePlus is reportedly launching a rebranded version of the the Pad Pro in India - the Pad 2. Launching on July 16th, both tablets sport similar specifications - a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 9,510 mAh battery and a 12.1-inch 144Hz IPS LCD to name a few. The Pad 2 will be available in two RAM/storage configurations, and will feature a 8MP front and 13MP rear camera.