AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D tipped for an October 25 launch
A new leak says AMD plans to unveil its first Zen 5 X3D CPU soon. This time, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D will be the first to show up and come with a hefty price tag.
Oct 15, 2024
Vivo X200 and X200 Pro launch with Dimensity 9400, Zeiss cameras, and large batteries
The Vivo X200 series has officially launched in China. It brings the very first smartphones with the Dimensity 9400, MediaTek's next-gen 3 nm chip. They also have a Zeiss triple camera setup on the rear, large batteries, and a flagship screen.
Open source AI video generator Pyramid Flow now available online
Hailing from China, Pyramid Flow is an open-source AI model capable of creating virtual hi-resolution (768p) videos. According to the team behind it, this model can generate a five-second 384p video in less than a minute. The MIT License covers Pyramid Flow, which underwent training on open-source datasets.
Samsung to decide Exynos 2500's fate in the coming days
A South Korean media outlet reports Samsung will decide if it will power the Galaxy S25 series with an Exynos 2500 in the coming days. If not, the SoC is expected to debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 later next year.
Huawei Nova 13 and Nova 13 Pro officially announced as new mid-range smartphones
Huawei has officially announced the Nova 13 series. The lineup is available for pre-order in China, and the launch is set for October 22. Huawei is also expected to share more information about HarmonyOS NEXT on the same date.
Increasing AI demand forces tech companies to retreat from using the most eco-friendly power sources to power data centers
Rapid growth in AI demand has forced tech companies to retreat from more eco-friendly power sources like solar and turn to nuclear power plants to power the latest generative AI. Cooling massive AI data centers has also driven up water usage.
🎙️ OpinionFujifilm X-M5 is the compact, beginner-friendly X-T30 replacement the overpriced X-T50 should have been
CheckMag Fujifilm divided its community earlier this year when it launched the X-T50, with many calling it overpriced, and others criticising it for failing to adequately appeal to either beginners or experienced hobbyists. The Fujifilm X-M5 looks to be a massive course correction, offering everything a beginner mirrorless camera should at an affordable price.
Update | Messy Work Louder Nomad [E] $350 mechanical keyboard launch highlights Kickstarter pitfalls
Work Louder, the company behind premium-priced mechanical keyboards and creator-specific peripherals has come under fire for poor build quality and lacklustre quality control after the release of the first customer batch of its first proper mechanical keyboard. To add insult to injury, the company also seemingly outright refuses to issue refunds to customers who no longer want their orders fulfilled after hearing the negative feedback. Update: Work Louder's CEO issued a response regarding the Nomad [E] launch.
Oct 14, 2024
Unannounced Death Note game by Bandai Namco for PS5 and PS4 gets official rating in Taiwan
Taiwan’s game rating board has revealed an upcoming Death Note game, rated for both PS5 and PS4. Published by Bandai Namco, it is expected to be titled Death Note: Killer Within and will feature dark, violent themes.
Samsung's One UI for TV begins rolling out ahead of schedule
Not long after it revealed its plans to unify all its software under the One UI umbrella, an update that brings One UI has begun rolling out to some Samsung smart TVs. The underlying OS is still Tizen but there are now some design similarities with One UI on mobile.
DJI Air 3S final pricing hinted at in new leak with combo options up to €1,599 ($1,744)
A new leak reveals DJI Air 3S pricing ahead of its launch, starting at €1,099 (~$1,198) for the base package and up to €1,599 (~$1,744) with the RC2 controller. The drone reportedly features dual cameras, 4K video, and LiDAR obstacle detection.
Leaker reveals probable look at Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition and Samsung W25
A typically reliable leaker has shared what appears to be the first image of Samsung's long-awaited 'Special Edition' Galaxy Z Fold. Currently believed to be the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition, the ultra-premium foldable should have a less noticeable display crease than the regular Galaxy Z Fold6 while also being thinner to boot.
Xiaomi Smart Water Dispenser (Hot and Cold) on the way
The Xiaomi Smart Water Dispenser (Hot and Cold) has appeared in a listing on the brand’s global website. The device can be controlled via an accompanying app or using the built-in LCD, with users able to adjust the temperature and volume of water dispensed. Other features include an integrated light and child lock.
Apple analyst discusses state of Apple Vision VR headset plans with smart glasses and AirPods with cameras also rumoured
According to a reliable Apple analyst, Apple has plenty of new mixed virtual reality and mixed reality headsets lined up for release by the middle of the decade. Allegedly, the company still hopes to introduce its first pair of smart glasses and even AirPods with built-in cameras.
New stronger Anker USB-C to USB-C braided cable appears
A new Anker USB-C to USB-C cable has been spotted at Amazon. The accessory has a braided nylon outer and is said to have a longer life expectancy than its predecessor. Anker has yet to officially announce the product, leaving some details, such as the pricing, unclear.
Decathlon announces new Rockrider E-EXPL 900 electric mountain bike
The Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 900, a new smaller electric mountain bike, was revealed at Roc d’Azur 2024. The 26” model is designed for kids, with a Mahle motor at the rear and up to 100 km (~62 miles) of assistance range. Other features of the relatively lightweight model include RockShox suspension and Hutchinson tires.
Decoding Denuvo's impact: How DRM shields early game revenue by up to 20 percent
A recent study from the University of North Carolina reveals that Denuvo DRM cracks can reduce PC game revenues by 20 percent when broken early after release. However, after 12 weeks, the impact on sales is minimal, suggesting publishers could benefit from short-term DRM use.
Model 3 Performance range test disappoints as LR RWD clocks 386 miles on a charge
Regardless of whether they carry Panasonic, LG, or LFP cells, most refreshed Tesla Model 3 versions performed admirably in a new highway range testing.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera and launch details tipped by prominent leaker
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be one of the brand's premium smartphones featuring the next-gen Snapdragon 8 series SoC. It's now tipped to launch within the first quarter of 2025 and will reportedly feature an upgraded periscope telephoto sensor compared to its predecessor.
Vivo X200 Pro Mini brings flagship specs, Zeiss triple camera, and large battery in compact form factor
The Vivo X200 Pro Mini is now official in China. It's one of the smallest flagship phones with next-gen flagship specs. This 6.31-inch smartphone also brings a Zeiss triple camera setup on the rear and a relatively large 5,700 mAh battery.
DreamPunk 2.1 mod pushes Cyberpunk 2077's visuals to gorgeous ultra-realistic levels with 8K res and Path Tracing
NextGen Dreams has showcased Cyberpunk 2077 in stunning 8K res with the DreamPunk 2.1 mod, upgrading the game's visuals with path tracing, improved lighting, and ultra-realistic effects.
Older Teslas with FSD HW3 computers can also be used as Robotaxis
The Robotaxi will come with Tesla's next generation Hardware 5.0 or AI5 self-driving platform, but older Teslas can enjoy its abilities, too.
Next-gen BOE display of OnePlus 13 to be officially showcased soon
The OnePlus 13 will launch soon with the next-gen Snapdragon 8 series SoC. It will also come with the BOE X2 display, which is said to bring many improvements over the X1 screen. This panel will be officially detailed on October 15, 2024, which is tomorrow.
Prominent leaker shares DJI Air 3S drone teaser video one day before official launch
DJI's Air 3S launches on October 15, with a final teaser video showcasing its dual-camera system yet again. Past leaks have hinted at 50 MP primary and 48 MP telephoto lenses, 4K video, 45-minute flight time, and LiDAR obstacle detection - with the expected pricing to be $1,492.
MINISFORUM reveals higher than expected pricing for new EliteMini AI370 mini-PC
MINISFORUM has confirmed launch pricing for its first AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370-powered mini-PC. Unfortunately, it turns out that the EliteMini AI370 will cost an awful lot more than earlier EliteMini systems with AMD Ryzen APUs.
Cuktech launches Anker MagGo magnetic wireless power bank competitor
The Cuktech CP122M has been officially launched in China. It's a competitor to the Anker MagGo 622 but with a slightly different design. The magnetic wireless power bank costs CNY 129, approximately $18.
Oppo Pad 3 Pro flagship Android tablet gets listed ahead of October 24 launch date
An official listing has revealed key details and images of the Oppo Pad 3 Pro. The upcoming tablet will launch alongside the Find X8 series and will have a few features that set it apart from the OnePlus Pad 2.
Sony Xperia 1 VI receives major connectivity boost with new update
Sony has announced that it has improved the connectivity options of its latest flagship. Specifically, software version 69.0.A.2.44 should bring Wi-Fi 7 connectivity to the Xperia 1 VI, which is now rolling out globally.
Apple analyst delivers verdict on rumoured MacBook Pro with Apple M4 leaks
A renowned Apple analyst has had his say on the authenticity of recent MacBook Pro leaks. While various sources doubted their validity, Mark Gurman believes them to be real Apple M4 models that were stolen and then sold in Russia.
Honor reveals launch dates for MagicOS 9.0 and Magic 7 series phones
Honor is all set to launch its MagicOS 9.0 on October 23 with the Magic 7 series coming a week later on October 30. The company's new flagship series devices are expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4/Elite chipset but most specs remain unknown for now. The official launch dates are the only thing we know for sure.
Sony refreshes Xperia 1 VI with new colour and double the storage
Sony has refreshed the Xperia 1 VI, four months after initially releasing its latest flagship. Not only is the handset now available in a fourth striking colourway, but it is also now available with twice as much built-in storage to boot.
iQOO 13 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 surpasses Apple A18 Pro in Geekbench multi-core test
With the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 around the corner, phones that are expected to feature it are popping up on Geekbench. The iQOO 13 is one of them, and in its latest benchmark run, the next-gen Qualcomm SoC beats the Apple A18 Pro in multi-core score and achieves a very close single-core score.
A barrel plug with a PD charging trigger is an elegant way to retire that old laptop charger
CheckMag Power Delivery-enabled chargers communicate with the device they are connected to prior to letting those amperes pass through, unlike old non-PD chargers. The easiest way to mate a PD charger to an old laptop is to purchase a barrel plug with a charging trigger in it. Thankfully, Amazon has no shortage of those.
Deal | Latest Asus ProArt PX13 OLED creator laptop with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 drops to lowest price ever
Asus' latest ProArt PX13 creator notebook with a 13.3-inch OLED display, a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, an RTX 4050 laptop GPU, and 32 GB of RAM is currently retailing at a sizeable 18% discount. The laptop enjoys decent ratings with an 86% review rating from us and a 4.4 star consumer rating on Best Buy.
Humans can easily outsmart AI according to Apple-funded study
Although they often deliver impressive results, AI engines such as those from Meta and OpenAI, which use large language models, still lack basic reasoning capabilities. A group backed by Apple proposed a new benchmark, which already revealed that even the slightest wording changes in a query can lead to completely different answers.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 LTE (44 mm) review - Samsung smartwatch makes a giant leap in performance
Galaxy AI fails to add value. The Galaxy Watch7 can look forward to numerous upgrades. The new BioActive sensor on the Samsung smartwatch is particularly promising. Thanks to the Exynos W1000, the battery problems of the Galaxy watches should also be a thing of the past. A must-buy for Samsung users?
Samsung Exynos W1000, ARM Mali-G68 MP2, 1.5", 33.8 g
New AI-driven scam calls are putting billions of Gmail users at risk - Here's why even experts are concerned
AI-powered scams are now targeting Gmail users with fake Google support calls and recovery notifications. These attacks are so convincing that even tech professionals like Sam Mitrovic (from Microsoft) warn they are easy to fall for.
Arch-based Bluestar Linux 6.11.3 now available with multiple updated packages
Hailing from Germany and based on Arch Linux, Bluestar is a distro that comes in three editions (Desktop, Deskpro, and Developer) and has just been updated to version 6.11.3. The list of changes consists mostly of updated packages, as well as a series of tweaks and fixes.
Deal | Lenovo LOQ 15 with RTX 4070 is now going for cheaper than many RTX 4060 laptops
The affordable Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, an 8-core Ryzen 7 7435HS CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is now retailing for a 25% discount. The discount has made the LOQ 15 less expensive than many RTX 4060-based machines.
Honor reveals core specs of its new GT Pro gaming tablet
The Honor Tablet GT Pro will launch in China on October 16 and is currently available for pre-order in the Chinese market. While the company didn't share many details in the previous announcement, now it has revealed the core specs of the gaming tablet.
MIT researchers create Future You AI so young users can chat with 60-year-old versions of themselves to increase motivation and well-being while reducing anxiety and negativity
MIT researchers have created the Future You web service where young users can chat with 60-year-old AI-versions of themselves. Wallowing Gen Zs and Alphas can improve their well-being by talking to themselves, which would have been a crazy idea in the past, but not with the effective AI simulacrums.
Insta360: New Ace Pro 2 action camera to launch with new camera hardware to rival recent GoPro and DJI releases
A reliable leaker has shared fresh images of Insta360's next action camera. While the Ace Pro 2 remains unofficial for now, a host of promotional material has seemingly confirmed many key hardware specs.
MINISFORUM releases 129i7 and 790S7 mini-PCs with powerful processors and desktop GPU support
MINISFORUM has released a new set of mini-PCs based around 7-litre cases. Billed as the 129i7 and 790S7, the pair combine powerful modern processors with full-size PCIe slots for desktop graphics card expansion.
Massive Game Freak leak exposes employee info, confirms Switch 2 codename, and allegedly leaks over a terabyte of Pokémon content
Game Freak confirmed a major data breach exposing over 2,000 pieces of employee data and confidential Pokémon franchise information. Leaks include game source codes, the Nintendo Switch 2 codename "Ounce," beta designs, cut content, future Pokémon plans, and more.
Oct 13, 2024
Stardock unveils Multiplicity 4 virtual KVM software to offload apps from gaming rigs for better performance and controlling multiple PCs with one keyboard and mouse
Stardock announces the release of its Multiplicity 4 software KVM to turn spare laptops into monitors and control mutliple PCs with one keyboard and mouse. The software can help improve gaming rig performance by remote-controlling secondary PCs where non-essential apps have been moved to.
Custom Snapdragon chip of OnePlus 13 seemingly beats Apple A18 Pro in efficiency
The OnePlus 13 is expected to launch soon with the next-gen Snapdragon flagship chip. While the chipset's name is still unclear, a OnePlus employee claims that the customized variant of the SoC can beat the Apple A18 Pro in terms of efficiency.
Deal | Quiet Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 with AMD Ryzen 5 Pro, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD drops to $295 in refurbished laptop sale
The 14-inch Lenovo laptop is an absolute refurbished laptop bargain as the capable AMD-powered configuration of the ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 is now available for under $300 on eBay.
Sharge CarbonMag 5K and 10K wireless power bank hands-on review: MagSafe and Qi2 with style
Carbon-fiber comes to wireless power banks in these sleek new accessories. Sharge's latest wireless power banks are the first to bear the brand's new Forged Carbon Fiber construction. They come in 5,000mAh (5K) and 10,000mAh (10K) variants, the latter of which supports the Qi2 standard for new Android smartphones well as MagSafe for iPhones. Can their performance match their style?
Honor Magic7 Pro tipped to ditch curved display and 80W charging on launch
The Honor Magic7 Pro is an upcoming Android flagship smartphone believed to launch on or around the same time as other big-name rivals such as the Xiaomi 15 Pro. Now, it is also tipped to do so with faster wired charging than its predecessor - not to mention wireless charging even faster than that of the OnePlus 13. However, there might also be some less good news for the 7 Pro's spec upgrades.
Realme GT7 Pro camera specs and "exclusive" display discussed in new leak
Realme is tipped to aim for a truly high-end experience with its next-gen Android flagship smartphone to rival others such as the Xiaomi 15 Pro and OnePlus 13. Then again, it is also now said to have the same core rear camera specs as its closest predecessor. However, the GT7 Pro might have the better periscope zoom lens of the two.
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