Leaks / Rumors

According to a new report from a typically reliable source, Samsung is finally closing in on releasing its next Fan Edition-branded tablets. Due as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus, the pair will have waterproof metal housings, expandable storage and more vibrant colour options than their flagship Galaxy Tab S9 series counterparts.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has appeared in a couple of hands-on images that have seemingly been leaked by a user in Vietnam. The Pixel 8 Pro is scheduled to be launched at an event taking place on October 4, with Google itself already leaking numerous details about its 2023 flagship smartphone.

Cybertruck manufacturing confirmation units, which validate the quality, process, and training of the production line, have appeared in a drone fly-over of the Texas Gigafactory. This footage reveals that the EV maker still hasn't quite managed to get its panel alignment under control, despite the expected release date fast approaching.

OnePlus is now expected to augment its Ace series of premium mid-range Android smartphones with a third generation soon. The device is now projected to launch with rear cameras improved compared to those of both the 2 and 2 Pro of 2023. It might also have a larger battery than either of those pre-existing devices.

Mitsubishi is apparently banking on the fame it earned in the 80s and 90s with the Delica 4×4 van that has become so popular for camper conversions and overland builds. Details are scarce, but Mitsubishi teased a new six-seater electric adventure-ready model that is set to debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in October.

The upcoming Galaxy S24 series of smartphones is Samsung’s follow-up to the Galaxy S23 devices. Rumored to pack custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets, camera updates, and 25 W to 45 W charging, the Galaxy S24 phones are now reported to be launching earlier in January in response to the robust sales of the iPhone 15.

(Update: Officially confirmed, third title unveiled) Sony has apparently put together another attractive gaming package for PS Plus Essentials subscribers in October 2023, who will be able to download and play the popular Farming Simulator 2022 and The Callisto Protocol for free starting next week.

The OnePlus Open is believed to become an inaugural foldable Android smartphone from the brand in question later in 2023. Now, the date on which this device will be unleashed on markets that might include North America may have been revealed. Meanwhile, its general shape in folded and unfolded form might have been confirmed in a new leak.

Images of the inside of the Tesla Cybertruck's bed have surfaced online, revealing some confusing proportions, with angular sides instead of the flat edges previewed in the initial debut of the pickup truck.

Everyone is currently suffering from Google Pixel fever, but the next round of smartphone innovations starts just a few weeks after the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro see the light of day. Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in October, and shortly after Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro are supposed to set new standards, for example in terms of cameras and display quality.

A leaker has already revealed the complete product pages of Google's next-generation flagships ahead of their official launches. Arriving on October 4, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will contain numerous changes from their predecessors, including new ultra-bright displays.

Xiaomi's next vanilla flagship Android smartphone now has even better odds of launching with a long overdue charging upgrade. The 14 may have been certified to use the same new power brick as the top-end 13 Ultra: an accessory equipped with gallium nitride (GaN) technology and a single USB port.

UK and US starting prices for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have now surfaced online. Reportedly, the Pixel 8 will cost more than its predecessor in both markets, with the UK also receiving a £150 uplift for the Pixel 8 Pro. Google will once again bundle a free smartwatch for those who pre-order its Pro smartphone, though.

The Galaxy A05s is thought to launch as one of Samsung's cheapest new smartphones of 2024. Now, according to a new tip, potential customers might have an idea of what to expect for their money already. That specs list now includes a well-worn 4G/LTE-only Qualcomm processor, a screen of decent resolution and an amount of RAM that could be described as moderate at best.

Google is a little over a week away from delivering the Pixel Watch 2. In the meantime, UK pricing has leaked online, as has an official promotional video that compares various upgrades from the original Pixel Watch.

A new leak says Google plans to support the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro for seven years. It isn't specified if the phones will get major software updates for that long, but monthly security patches will be guaranteed.

Full data sheets and an unboxing video for the upcoming DJI Mini 4 Pro have leaked online. Launching soon for a rumoured €799, the DJI Mini 4 Pro will feature various improvements from the Mini 3 series while maintaining a sub-249 g weight.

According to the latest AMD Zen 5 leak by Paul of RedGamingTech, the Ryzen 8000 processors could bring an enormous single-thread IPC uplift. In addition to the information related to IPC improvement, Paul has also shared release date information as well as updated numbers pertaining to the rumored clock speed regression in the Ryzen 8000 chips.

Regulatory documents suggest that the Tesla Model 3 Performance will get a significant motor update in the Highland refresh, potentially bringing better acceleration, top speed, and power delivery characteristics to Tesla's economical sedan.

A new leak has shed light on some of the camera features bought forth by the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It lets users scrub ambient noise from their videos, change facial expressions via the app, and more.

A Reddit user while digging through the Spotify app code has discovered details of its 'Supremium' HiFi plan that is likely to be launched soon. It will feature 24-bit lossless audio, AI-enabled playlist creation, 30 hours of audiobooks every month and DJ-like BPM matching and transitioning between tracks. The plan pricing is listed as US$19.99/month.

Recent Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have led to much speculation about specifications. The apparent suggestion is that Nintendo's next-generation hybrid handheld console would match the PS4 in performance, but lofty performance doesn't quite align with Nintendo's typical strategy, especially given the trade-offs in the name of performance.

Four Cybertruck units were spotted outside the Tesla Gigafactory in Texas, supposedly waiting for crash testing. Collision safety has been a hot-button topic for the Cybertruck since the stainless steel body and angular design of the electric pickup truck debuted.

There may be evidence of the next generation of smartphone design out there, even if it comes from a slightly unexpected quarter. An upcoming Motorola device is depicted as ditching the usual multi-layer rear camera hump for a smooth, almost bubble-like housing for dual lenses, one of which might be for a 50MP camera.

An excellent fan-made Sony Xperia 1 VI (or Mark 6) concept video has been posted as some new potential rumors about the 2024 flagship have emerged. While some are to be expected, such as the presence of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, others point to some nifty but not huge upgrades for the Xperia 1 VI.

ColorOS is a custom version of Android officially developed by OPPO - however, that might not stop the OEM becoming more like iOS 17 in its upcoming major upgrade. Its latest betas are now said to have integrated Dynamic Island-style animations, even though its selfie cameras are of a different style. That may not be the only iPhone-like software tweak within the ColorOS 14 UI.

According to early reports, Samsung is already developing a follow-up to the Galaxy A54. Reportedly, while Samsung will equip the Galaxy A55 with a 50 MP primary camera, along with an Exynos 1480 chipset that could contain an AMD-based GPU.

FTC's investigation on the Activision / Blizzard acquisition reveals that the Xbox business is not looking too good. CEO of MS Gamin Phil Spencer believes the business model needs to change in order to survive this decade, and one way to do this could come through more acquisitions. Leaked emails from 2020 show Spencer is eying Nintendo and Valve, possibly even Warner Brothers.

A report by Reuters claims that Amazon is working on several new smart home devices, including a projector which can turn any surface into a screen to help you with everyday tasks. The new outlet suggests that it has information from people close to the project, with the acquisition of a start-up helping to provide momentum to the product’s development.

A Cybertruck spotted on the streets sporting a bright blue digital camo wrap has once again ignited speculation about Tesla potentially offering factory wraps for the stainless steel electric pickup truck.

Leaked documents submitted by Microsoft to the FTC throw light on the company's plans for the next generation Xbox slated for a 2028 release. Microsoft is exploring both ARM and Zen 6 x64 options with a Navi 5 GPU and an NPU as part of its hybrid compute plans together with next gen DirectX ray tracing. In the run up to this, Microsoft may also introduce a handheld Xbox and a cloud-only gaming device.

Hands-on photos of the Pixel 8a have appeared online, courtesy of a reliable leaker. Leaking possibly 8 months before the device's release, the photos reveal a departure from the design of Pixel 7a. While relatively thick bezels remain, the Pixel 8a has a more curved look than its predecessor.

A renowned leaker has revealed the first set of official Galaxy Tab S9 FE series images. Likely arriving later this year alongside the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Buds FE, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus retain premium-looking designs with slim display bezels, metal housings and S Pen support.

Google Play Console listings have confirmed earlier rumours about the Galaxy S23 FE launching in Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 flavours. Both phones have an FHD+ screen, 8 GB RAM and run Android 13.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro has leaked again ahead of its release on September 25. This time, leakers have shared over a dozen official marketing images in which the Mini 4 Pro can be seen from most angles. The same leak has highlighted that DJI's next compact drone will ship with a smaller battery in the EU and UK to keep within their 249 g drone rules.

Early renders for the Samsung Galaxy A15 have surfaced online before the device's official release. Sporting a new frame, Samsung's decision to meld the design languages of its Galaxy A and Galaxy S series suggests that the Galaxy A15 could resemble next year's Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus too.

A reliable leaker has revealed what appears to be full European pricing for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. Allegedly starting at €529, the series is said to be available for up to €899 as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus with 256 GB of storage and 5G connectivity.

Early evidence of what appears to be the Redmi K70 Pro has turned up on Geekbench. Benchmarked as Xiaomi 23117RK66C, the device features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 16 GB of RAM and is being actively developed running Android 14.

The Fitbit Charge 5 has had a good run so far, with the fitness tracker recently reaching its second anniversary. Seemingly, Fitbit has started teasing a follow-up, which is expected to launch on September 28 as the Fitbit Charge 6.

New photos of the DJI Mini 4 Pro and its first-party accessories have surfaced online before the drone's release. Arriving next week, the DJI Mini 4 Pro is rumoured to start at €799 but will rise to €1,129 as part of a Fly More Combo package.

Google has already confirmed its plan to release the Pixel Watch 2 in a few weeks. In the meantime, a new report alleges that the smartwatch has a skin temperature sensor, a new EDA sensor and various features from the Fitbit ecosystem.

Xiaomi is moving ever closer to releasing the Watch 2 Pro, its first Wear OS-based smartwatch in three years. While the company has not confirmed a launch date yet, a new leak points to a September 26 introduction for the Watch 2 Pro alongside the Xiaomi 13T series in Berlin. The same leak has also detailed several highlights of the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, including a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chipset and a 500 mAh battery.

Polar has offered insights into the Vantage V3, likely the company's next smartwatch. Not only has Polar confirmed the existence of the Vantage V3, but it has also shown product images and pricing details.

Sources familiar with Tesla’s production plans have revealed that the company is working on using binder jetting, a special 3D printing technique, to create the sand molds needed for its ‘gigacasting’ process, where a large, complex part such as the underbody is cast as a single piece of metal. The use of 3D printing in designing the molds would result in a fraction of the cost and time, while making more complex designs possible.

Reportedly, Garmin is on the verge of replacing the Vivoactive 4 series, over four years after releasing the Vivoactive 4 and Vivoactive 4S. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is rumoured to arrive later this week for under €300 but only in a single 42 mm case size.

It appears that Motorola is preparing to freshen up its Android tablet portfolio. According to a reliable leaker, the company has developed the Moto Tab G84, a direct replacement for the Moto Tab G70 that retains its predecessor's core design.

The NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs are the company’s next-generation products coming to both HPC and gaming segments of the market. According to the previous leaks, the data center Blackwell GPUs could feature an MCM design. Kopite7kimi has seemingly confirmed the past reports by claiming that GB100 HPC chip is indeed based on multiple chiplets.

After equipping its Ultra models with 10x zoom lenses starting with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung finally looks set to eschew its long-range zoom hardware on the Galaxy S24 Ultra in exchange for a new, powerful 5x zoom lens.

Samsung already uses a 200-megapixel sensor as the main camera in the Galaxy S23 Ultra and has added 2x crop zoom in high quality via software. Now it's time for the next big step, which had already been hinted at in leaks: The first 200-megapixel telephoto camera is coming, whether only from Vivo and Honor is unclear. Such a change could also be imminent in the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

This might be a horror scenario for Samsung fans if it's true what a known leaker has already hinted at several times. According to this new rumor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will lose quite the important camera-related unique selling point, especially when compared to those of its rivals. It is still unclear whether there will be an adequate replacement.