• Motorola Announces a New Trio of Premium Smartphones

    The new handsets go all-out in terms of design, with stylish looks all around.

  • Qualcomm officially announces Snapdragon X Plus platform for laptops

    Following a couple of recent leaks, today Qualcomm has taken the wraps off the Snapdragon X Plus platform for laptops. This is a step down from the Snapdragon X Elite, featuring a 10-core Oryon CPU clocked at up to 3.4 GHz (vs. 12-core in the Elite) and up to 64GB of RAM with 135 GB/s bandwidth. The X Plus does however have a 45 TOPS NPU, which Qualcomm bills as the world's fastest NPU for laptops. The X Plus is expected to deliver "exceptional performance, long battery life, and...

  • Xiaomi could have the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 smartphone

    If the latest rumors are correct, Xiaomi could be the first brand in the world to launch a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 smartphone.

  • Moto Edge 50 Ultra unveiled with SD 8s Gen 3, 64MP 3x periscope and real wood back

    Do you miss the days when Motorolas could be styled with real wood backs? The new Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a real wood option along with two vegan leather colorways – Forest Grey and Peach Fuzz (Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024). Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Nordic Wood There was no Ultra model last year, so this isn’t a sequel but rather an upgrade over the Edge 50 Pro that was unveiled a couple of weeks ago. The Ultra brings more processing power and a better camera setup compared to the...

  • iQOO Z9 series debuts: Z9 Turbo leads the pack with SD 8s Gen 3 and 6,000 mAh battery

    The iQOO brand has a trio of new devices aimed at the midrange segment. Z9 Turbo leads the pack with its iQOO 12-inspired design, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and 6,000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The vanilla Z9, not to be confused with the one launched in India, features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip and the same 6,000 mAh battery and 80W fast charging. The Z9x is the affordable entry with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC and 44W charging. iQOO Z9 Turbo/iQOO Z9 iQOO Z9 Turbo and Z9 feature...

  • Splatoon 3 "Undertow Spillway" maintenance announced

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  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus Platform for Laptops Launched

    The mobile computing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, and at the forefront of this change is Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. with their groundbreaking Snapdragon X Plus platform. Designed to meet the ever-increasing demands for high-performance and energy-efficient laptops, the Snapdragon X Plus sets a new standard in the industry. This platform combines innovative technology, such […]

  • Did Qualcomm mislead with Snapdragon X Elite/Plus benchmarks?

    In the world of tech, where racing for top speed and efficiency in processors can often seem like a thrilling adventure story, Qualcomm has now faced a very direct spotlight. The accusations regarding benchmark cheating on its Snapdragon X Elite and Plus laptop processors have created turbulence, putting shade on what should have been an […]

  • Here's the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4

    The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 should be launching in October as Qualcomm's new top of the line mobile chipset, and you may be wondering which phones will be the first to rock it. According to a new leak by a usually reliable source, Xiaomi apparently has an exclusive deal with the chip maker to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 first. Thus, the first two devices to use the new SoC will be the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. Xiaomi still has the exclusive first launch rights for Snapdragon 8 Gen 4Followed by...

  • Razer announces the Kishi Ultra gaming controller for smartphones

    Razer has officially announced the Kishi Ultra, a new gaming controller that will take your mobile gaming to the next level.

  • Who screwed millennials out of affordable education? Part 3 – podcast

    How did a system that was meant to make access to university more equitable end up burdening students with the very $100,000 degrees John Howard promised Australia would never have? Jane Lee and Matilda Boseley talk to the Labor-appointed architect of the higher education contribution scheme to understand why student fees were introduced, who benefited and how he wound up at a dinner party where guests were planning to burn an effigy of him.In part three of Who screwed millennials? we hear...

  • What If Tesla’s New Affordable EV Was A Model 3 Hatch?

    Tesla has confirmed that it will offer more affordable electric vehicles, though it has not provided any details. A talented designer created this compelling Model 3 hatchback concept, sparking desires for an official Tesla hatchback. A hatchback version of the Model 3 could boost sales, especially in European markets, but Tesla hasn't shown any official interest in this body style. Tesla recently confirmed it is working on more affordable electric vehicles, and while it didn’t specify if this...