Google Tensor G5: Pixel 10 series' SoC allegedly tapes out on TSMC's 3 nm nodeA report from Taiwan says Google's Tensor G5 has successfully taped out. The 3 nm chip is slated to use Google's fully in-house design and manufactured by TSMC. Anil Ganti, 01 Jul 2024 18:28
Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max refreshes rumoured to launch with new AI features locked to monthly paid subscription but no design changesAccording to reports, Apple will soon upgrade its MacBook Pro machines to its Apple M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max chipsets. While an equivalent Macbook Air refresh is due early next year, all Mac refreshes are reputed to retain their pred...Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2024 15:09
Pocket Z hopes to release compact PDA lookalike running Linux for under $100The Pocket Z is a new attempt at bringing back the classic PDA form factor. Built around a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, the Pocket Z runs Linux and should eventually be released for under $100.Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2024 21:12
83% Microsoft Surface Pro OLED Copilot+ review - A high-end 2-in-1 now with the Snapdragon X Elite120 Hz OLED & 900 nits. The 11th generation Surface Pro 2-in-1 has placed its bets on Qualcomm's new Snapdragon ARM processors. A 120 Hz, high-resolution, OLED touchscreen is also optionally available which can hit 900 nits of brightness in HDR mode.Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 13.00" | 870 gAndreas Osthoff, 30 Jun 2024 15:26
ePiPod: New project transforms Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W into Apple iPod throwbackThe ePiPod is a new DIY project that aimed at creating an MP3 player using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. A reworking of the older PiPod project, the ePiPod recreated an Apple iPod-like experience using an E Ink display, a 24-bit DAC an...Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2024 11:00
All Raspberry Pi SBCs eligible for improved functionality thanks to new updateThe Raspberry Pi Foundation has begun rolling out a new update for its Raspberry Pi Connect service. Now available for all Raspberry Pi devices, the Raspberry Pi Connect service now supports remote shell access within a web browse...Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2024 10:40
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Adreno 830 GPU rumoured to launch with DLSS Frame Generation-like featureA new leak says the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could launch with frame interpolation which essentially increases FPS by inserting frames. Furthermore, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could get it via a future updat...Anil Ganti, 29 Jun 2024 07:54
Powkiddy K56 retro gaming handheld rumours may have been wide of the markEarlier this month, rumours emerged of Powkiddy having created a new retro gaming handheld under the auspices of the 'K56'. Supposedly set to rival the likes of the AYANEO Pocket Micro, KT Pocket R1 and ZPG A1 Unicorn in terms of ...Alex Alderson, 28 Jun 2024 14:30
Raspberry Pi: Users can now get a big performance boost with just 100 lines of codeA software update promises a considerable increase in performance for the Raspberry Pi. Only a relatively short program code is required to implement the change.Silvio Werner, 28 Jun 2024 06:43
PINE64 Oz64 revealed as pocket-sized single-board computer with RISC-V processorThe PINE64 Oz64 is a new tiny single-board computer (SBC) that measures a mere 85 x 56 mm across. Allegedly, PINE64 plans to release the Oz64 soon for as little as $12 per unit.Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2024 16:36
53% Nokia 3210 review – The classic phone from the early 00s is backDigital detox deluxe. HMD has brought back the Nokia 3210, a classic feature phone that caused a major craze at the turn of the millennium. The original's 25th anniversary is being celebrated by the addition of countless updates including a color display, camera and internet capabilities. But is the phone still as cool an accessory as back in the day?UNISOC T107 | 2.40" | 89 gFlorian Schmitt, 27 Jun 2024 14:50
88% OnePlus 12 5G Smartphone Review: Near-Galaxy S24 Ultra flagship experience for half the priceValue flagship virtuoso. The OnePlus 12 5G powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 gets a lot of things right and offers features generally on par with other Android flagships we've seen so far in 2024. While the OnePlus 12 is probably the best value 8 Gen 3 flagship yet, certain key aspects seem to have been overlooked.Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.82" | 220 gVaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Jun 2024 10:42
75% Lenovo Tab P12 Paper (with matte display) review – Screen revolution within the mid-range tablet class?Paper tiger. The Lenovo Tab P12's matte display is an interesting new feature: A tablet display that is less reflective and supposedly feels like paper when used with the input pen. But is this matte display alone worth a surcharge of US$50?MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 | 12.70" | 615 gFlorian Schmitt, 25 Jun 2024 15:48
iFixit gives Microsoft's Surface laptop and tablet with Snapdragon SoC a very good repair ratingMicrosoft's Surface devices are the first notebooks and tablets with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon processor that iFixit has been able to disassemble. Both devices are surprisingly easy to repair, even if they require some effort.Andreas Sebayang, 25 Jun 2024 04:39
MacBook Pro, iMac to get the M4 upgrade later this year followed by MacBook Air in spring of 2025, claims reliable tipsterBloomberg's Mark Gurman has stated the expected launch timeline for Apple's M4-powered Macs yet again through his PowerOn newsletter. In its latest edition, he mostly reiterates what he had previously mentioned, with Apple's iMac ...Sambit Saha, 24 Jun 2024 19:27
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 price to get considerably higher vs Galaxy Z Flip5 in EU for both 256 GB and 512 GB SKUsSamsung is allegedly announcing the Galaxy Z Flip6 next month with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a bigger 4,000 mAh battery, and a dual-camera setup with the main 50 MP sensor of the Galaxy S24/S24 Plus. However, these upgrades may ...Fawad Murtaza, 24 Jun 2024 11:46
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Analysis - More efficient than AMD & Intel, but Apple stays aheadARM Windows 2.0. Qualcomm launches the new Snapdragon X Elite about nine months after the official announcement - with support from Microsoft and all the major laptop manufacturers. We were able to test the small X1E-78-100 as well as the X1E-80-100 and compare them with current chips from AMD, Apple and Intel. Update: Benchmarks of the Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100)Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jun 2024 20:18
Microsoft confirms release dates of more native ARM Adobe apps for new Snapdragon X series laptopsThe first wave of Copilot Plus AI PCs is here, bringing a good number of laptops running the Snapdragon X series processors from Qualcomm. However, at launch, these systems didn't have native ARM versions for many Adobe apps, incl...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jun 2024 11:56
Exynos 2500: Samsung working on improving Galaxy S25 SoC's yieldsA report from ZDNet Korea states Samsung hasn't given up on the Exynos 2500 yet. The company is hard at work improving SF3 yields, which were rumoured to be around 20%. Anil Ganti, 22 Jun 2024 02:32
Pre-built or DIY NAS price comparison - Is it really better to buy from QNAP Synology or another big brand?CheckMag Whether it’s QNAP, ASUStor, Synology or some other pre-built brand, a NAS is not a cheap piece of equipment. With free or low cost operating systems such as TrueNAS, Open Media Vault or even Unraid is it cheaper to build your own ...David Devey, 21 Jun 2024 21:00
64% Xiaomi Redmi A3 smartphone review – Lots of upgrades on the budget phoneFrugal evolution. If you're looking for an inexpensive phone above all else, then the Xiaomi Redmi A3 may be worth a look: The manufacturer only demands US$130 for it, but you still get WiFi 5 and a PWM-free display. However, our test also revealed some weaknesses that you should know about before purchasing it ...Mediatek Helio G36 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.71" | 193 gFlorian Schmitt, 21 Jun 2024 16:35
Deal | New Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with Snapdragon X Elite already available at a discountLenovo's new Yoga Slim 7x with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC can already be ordered at a measurable discount thanks to a coupon code. Courtesy of its massive 70 Wh battery and the efficient Snapdragon X Elite, the Yoga Slim ...Fawad Murtaza, 21 Jun 2024 12:37
83% Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED review - A new age of laptops with the new Snapdragon X Elite?MacBook Air killer or all just hype? The Vivobook S 15 OLED was previously only available with AMD and Intel processors but now, the new ARM chip—the Snapdragon X Elite—makes its debut inside this large multimedia laptop. The result is a surprisingly normal laptop with an impressive OLED panel which, unfortunately, doesn't run all applications and games.Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 15.60" | 1.4 kgAndreas Osthoff, 19 Jun 2024 10:00
Galaxy S25 camera resolution leak may disappoint fans as Samsung to continue status quo established by Galaxy S22The Samsung Galaxy S25 series of smartphones is expected to debut sometime in early 2025 with some notable changes like the possible inclusion of an Exynos 2500 SoC. However, these changes might not include a main camera resolutio...Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jun 2024 13:07
Snapdragon X Elite CPU performance nearly identical on battery vs AC power in Vivobook S15 benchmarksTests and reviews of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite have officially started rolling out. Although much of the reception has been lukewarm, a test by TechTablets revealed that the Snapdragon X Elite performs virtually identically ...Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jun 2024 23:43
Snapdragon X Elite lags behind iPhone 15 Pro in GravityMark GPU test in a shocking anomalyThe Snapdragon X Elite's independent reviews have started showing up, including ours. While the results might not blow anyone's socks off, they sure are promising. However, in a recent GravityMark GPU benchmark score posted by a T...Sambit Saha, 18 Jun 2024 19:38
76% Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G Smartphone Review: 120 Hz AMOLED and capable 108 MP shooter for less than ₹20,000 (€200)Cheap 5G thrill without frills. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G is a well-rounded device powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC that offers a lot of modern smartphone features including 5G, 120 Hz AMOLED display, and a 108 MP triple-camera for ₹18,999 (€210). While the experience with the Note 13 5G is largely positive, it is clear that Xiaomi had to cut a lot of corners to tame the pricing.MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.67" | 174.5 gVaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jun 2024 20:27
Powkiddy V10 launching soon as Anbernic RG280V lookalike with performance upgradesPowkiddy is preparing to release another new compact gaming handheld. This time, the company will complement a Rockchip RK3226 chipset and 1 GB of RAM with a 3.95-inch display.Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2024 23:11
Snapdragon X Elite: Qualcomm releases official Adreno GPU results with Intel Meteor Lake rivalling 1080p gaming performanceQualcomm and its partners are still a few days away from delivering any Snapdragon X series devices yet. In the meantime, Qualcomm has published early results for its X1-85 GPU, albeit without comparing the GPU against any recent ...Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2024 17:44
Alleged Snapdragon X Elite benchmark shows slower performance than iPhone 12 mini from 2021Snapdragon X Elite laptops are expected to be available starting from June 18. Days before being officially available, we are now seeing early user reviews. While Qualcomm made a lot of promises, these early reviews are not very p...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Jun 2024 12:05
Samsung Foundry announces new SF2Z node with backside power deliverySamsung Foundry has announced two new nodes: SF2Z and SF4U. The former will enter mass production in 2027 with backside power delivery and the latter sometime in 2025. Anil Ganti, 13 Jun 2024 14:02
Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 launch event dateQualcomm has now quietly revealed the date for its 2024 Snapdragon Summit. The famed event will take place in late October, and is all but certain to see the introduction of the company's next-gen flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Ge...Ricci Rox, 13 Jun 2024 10:54
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ seemingly set to arrive in the US with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+A Geekbench listing has now provided strong indications of Samsung's potential plans to launch the Galaxy Tab S10+ with a MediaTek chipset. Apparently, the premium tablet could be equipped with a Dimensity 9300+ when it arrives in...Ricci Rox, 13 Jun 2024 10:11
Snapdragon 6s Gen 3: Qualcomm unveils overclocked Snapdragon 695 5G before Motorola Moto G85 releaseQualcomm has quietly dropped the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, which is rumoured to be powering the upcoming Motorola Moto G85. However, it seems that the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is nothing more than an overclocked Snapdragon 695 5G.Alex Alderson, 11 Jun 2024 17:32
Deal | Latest Apple MacBook Air 13 with M3 SoC reaches lowest price ever on AmazonThe Apple MacBook Air 13 with an Apple M3 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage is on sale for less than $900 on Amazon. With an average user rating of 4.6/5 on Amazon and an outstanding 92% review score from us, the MacBook Air...Fawad Murtaza, 10 Jun 2024 22:49
Analysis: Qualcomm puts Intel in panic mode and superstar Jensen lets Moore's Law dieComputex 2024 It was an eventful Computex Taipei indeed. Intel visibly on the defensive and a little stubborn, Qualcomm omnipresent and Nvidia's superstar Jensen was everywhere to begin with. Far-reaching changes are on the horizon and the buzzword AI may even really reach maturity.Andreas Sebayang, 10 Jun 2024 16:13
Netflix set to drop support for legacy Apple TV boxes in mid-2024Netflix has maintained support for Apple TV boxes that are up to 14 years old - but no longer. The movie and TV show streaming staple has announced that it will no longer support the second or third generation of those devices, th...Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2024 18:13
80% Oukitel WP35 5G smartphone review – Robust with good battery life and not so expensiveOutdoor marathon. With its huge battery, the Oukitel WP35 has endless stamina which, however, comes at the cost of higher weight and chunkier dimensions. But, at under $300, its night vision camera, decent storage specs and pure Android 14 mean you get a lot for your money. MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.60" | 360 gFlorian Schmitt, 08 Jun 2024 12:43
NixOS 24.05 arrives with Gnome 46, Plasma 6, and the Linux kernel 6.6Unveiled at the end of last week, NixOS 24.05 comes with version 6.6 of the Linux kernel, Gnome 46 alongside KDE Plasma 6, as well as support for the Lomiri and Mate 1.28 desktops. Another highlight worth mentioning is the introdu...Codrut Nistor, 06 Jun 2024 23:42
Kali Linux 2024.2 launches with updated desktops and bug fixesSecurity and forensics-focused Kali Linux is back with bug updates and tweaks, as well as new tools and desktop updates. Released yesterday, Kali 2024.2 includes Gnome 46 and Xfce updates for Kali-Undercover and HiDPI, as well as ...Codrut Nistor, 06 Jun 2024 17:52
FreeBSD 14.1 brings multiple updates and improvementsUnleashed yesterday, FreeBSD 14.1 is the second release of the stable/14 branch. Available for multiple architectures, from servers and desktops to embedded platforms, it comes with improvements to the sound subsystem, upgraded ve...Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2024 20:23
Latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 leak claims incredible clock speed and CPU performance as leaker allays fears over potential Snapdragon 888-esque thermal issuesA new leak has now revealed the latest information on Qualcomm's next-gen flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The chipset is expected to feature custom cores and is being tested with incredibly high clock speeds that deliver a 3...Ricci Rox, 04 Jun 2024 16:58
Computex 2024 | Qualcomm CEO declares the PC Reborn thanks to Snapdragon X series PCsCristiano Amon has formally introduced the Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chipsets during the company's "PC Reborn" Computex 2024 keynote speech. The series features a custom NPU touted to deliver the potential of their signature Mic...Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2024 17:08
Computex 2024 | Asus goes Pro-ARM with the ProArt PZ13 Copilot+ detachable PC powered by 20 W Snapdragon X Series SoCsThe Asus ProArt lineup is getting its first taste of ARM goodness with the new ProArt PZ13 detachable Copilot+ PC. The ProArt PZ13 HT5306 sports a 3K Asus Lumina OLED panel and is powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Series chip...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Jun 2024 12:17
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024): Is the OLED tablet really suited to everyone?The iPad Pro 11 (2024) brings some innovations such as a modern tandem OLED display and the very fast Apple M4 processor. But does this really make the premium tablet a good buy for everyone? We tell you in this summary of our tes...Florian Schmitt, 02 Jun 2024 17:52
Leaker details new unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset before official revealA typically reliable leaker has shared early details about another unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chipset. Joining the ranks of the X1P-64-100 and the rumoured X1P-42-100, the X1P-39-100 is expected to line up as the least ...Alex Alderson, 31 May 2024 18:21
Arm unveils new Cortex-X925 and Cortex-A725 CPUs cores alongside 14-core Immortalis-G925 GPUArm has unveiled its next generation of CPU cores and GPU for high-end smartphone SoCs. The Cortex-X925 succeeds the Cortex-X4 as the new prime core, whereas the Cortex-A725 brings incremental upgrades over the Cortex-A720. Anil Ganti, 29 May 2024 17:00
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 clock speed to beat Dimensity 9300 while falling short of purported Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 frequencySome notable specifications for the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 have leaked out with details such as core cluster design, process node choice, and core frequency laid bare. Interestingly, the Dimensity 9400’s core frequency is reporte...Fawad Murtaza, 29 May 2024 14:30
R40S: New pocket-sized retro gaming handheld released as Powkiddy RGB30 lookalikeThe R40S is a new 4-inch gaming handheld aimed at emulating thousands of retro games. Arguably a copy of the Powkiddy RGB30S, the R40S also combines Rockchip's RK3556 chipset with 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and a 4-inch display with a 1:1...Alex Alderson, 28 May 2024 18:13
Qualcomm releases official Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite benchmarks for 45 TOPS Hexagon NPUNo independent Snapdragon X device reviews have been released yet. Instead, Qualcomm has stepped in to highlight the strengths of its Hexagon NPU again, which it claims delivers up to 45 TOPS of theoretical performance. Unsurprisi...Alex Alderson, 28 May 2024 15:37