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Later this month, Qualcomm is holding its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, where it's expected to unveil its next flagship chipset, which has recently been rumored to be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Previously known as the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, back in June the SoC was tipped to arrive with a solid 20-30% improvement in single-core Geekbench scores, and 10-15% improvement in multi-core compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Today a new rumor from China says the difference will be much more.
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It's Valve time. The Bellevue-based firm is making three hardware announcements today, including a new Steam Machine mini PC that it claims is more than six times as powerful as the Steam Deck, a revised Steam Controller with more mainstream appeal, and the Steam Frame, a new standalone VR headset that marks the debut of SteamOS on ARM mobile chips. All three are due to arrive in early 2026. Read... Read more âș
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The provision, tucked into the spending bill that could end the US government shutdown, would ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, including gummies and drinks. Read more âș
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Valve has made a trio of hardware announcements today, including a standalone VR headset with unique tech for streaming games called Frame, a revised and more mainstream Steam Controller, and even a revival of the old Steam Machine concept: a tiny gaming PC that brings your Steam game library to your living room. Read more Read more âș
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The rumored MMO set in Sonyâs post-apocalyptic Horizon universe is real â and weâve seen a video spilling details about the game before itâs been announced. The new game is called Horizon Steel Frontiers, and Sony and the Korean video game company NCSoft are working on it together. Based on a more than 10-minute video [âŠ] Read more âș
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Preliminary data on this yearâs carbon emissions reinforces the fact that we need to act as fast as possible to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Read more âș
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Valve is about to challenge the Xbox and PlayStation on their home turf. Ten years to the month after Valve's original Steam Machines went on sale, the company is announcing⊠the Steam Machine. I flew to Valve's headquarters to try the company's new PC-based game console, alongside a brand-new Steam Controller and the new Steam [âŠ] Read more âș
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Google will allow 'experienced users' to install Android apps made by unverified developers. Read more âș
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The Department of Homeland Security collected data on Chicago residents accused of gang ties to test if police files could feed an FBI watchlist. Months passed before anyone noticed it wasnât deleted. Read more âș
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Russia's first AI humanoid robot, Aldol, fell just seconds after its debut at a technology event in Moscow on Tuesday. "The robot was being led on stage to the soundtrack from the film 'Rocky,' before it suddenly lost its balance and fell," reports the BBC. "Assistants could then be seen scrambling to cover it with a cloth -- which ended up tangling in the process." Developers of Aldol blamed poor... Read more âș
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The longest shutdown in US history ended Wednesday, but it could take time for airports, benefit programs, and federal workers' finances to recover. Read more âș
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Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments came after President Donald Trump said he would lower some tariffs. Read more âș
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The government minted the final one-cent coin in Philadelphia, though billions remain in circulation. Read more âș
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Eric Sim, 55, says building up one's competencies, appeal, trustworthiness, and social capital will help one to secure a job. Read more âș
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The White House DOGE was right: the penny has been a drain on the economy and should have been phased out long ago. Read more âș
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Congress voted to reopen the government, setting up an end to the longest government shutdown in US history. Read more âș
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NY Attorney General Letitia James joined a CondĂ© Nast union rally, protesting recent firings that followed a staff confrontation with HR. Read more âș
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BTC pulls back from session peaks above $105,300 with exceptional selling pressure before finding footing near $102,000 psychological threshold. Read more âș
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The OnePlus 15 got official in China last month, and it's going global on November 13, which is in exactly one week from today. Ahead of the global unveiling, the company has shared some more details about the device and its inner workings. Like the Chinese model, the international OnePlus 15 has a "1.5K" resolution LTPO OLED screen with 165Hz refresh rate, and that combo is an industry-first. It should... Read more âș
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Not long ago we heard a rumor saying that OnePlus was working on the Ace 6 Pro Max, which was to join the already available Ace 6 in the company's portfolio. However, today a new rumor out of China claims there is no Ace 6 Pro Max. Instead, that device will be marketed as the OnePlus Ace 6T. The phone will come in an "electric purple" colorway, which will resemble... Read more âș
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The open wearable stereo (OWS) market gained serious traction over the last two years, and just about every brand has its own entry now. While traditional earbuds come with the tried and tested plug form factor, which sits inside your ear, the OWS models position their drivers right at the tip of your ear canal. The result is raised awareness of your surroundings at the cost of subpar passive isolation.... Read more âș
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The latest update to Samsung's SmartThings app for iOS brings with it a neat addition - the ability to activate routines with Siri voice commands. This includes routines you've created in the SmartThings app. It works through compatibility with Siri Shortcuts, which is the built-in iOS feature that lets you automate multiple-step routines. You can drag and drop multiple actions from SmartThings to Siri Shortcuts, but you can also access... Read more âș
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Apple announced a new âlimited editionâ accessory for its iPhone called the iPhone Pocket. It is a cross-body carrying pouch made of a 3D-knitted construction with a ribbed mesh structure that holds your iPhone, AirPods and other small everyday essentials. The accessory was developed by legendary Issey Miyake Design Studio, which made the iconic black turtlenecks worn by Steve Jobs. The Pocket can be worn as a sling bag over... Read more âș
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Realme launched the GT 8 Pro in China last month, and today the brand has finally unveiled when it's launching it internationally. Mark the date: November 20, at 12 PM India time. The phone comes with replaceable camera island designs, a first for the industry, and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. It boasts a 7,000 mAh "Titan Battery" with support for 120W fast charging, and... Read more âș
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After launching the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro in China in mid-October, Oppo made them official for global markets late last month, and earlier today it announced that they're landing in India on November 18. [#InlinePriceWidget,14235,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14094,1#] Ahead of that, today a tipster over on X has shared the purported pricing for the Find X9 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This will allegedly cost INR 74,999.... Read more âș
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Formula 1 fans can now get their hands on the Realme GT 8 Pro Aston Martin Limited edition variant in China. The phone gets a turquoise rear panel with an Aston Martin Aramco F1 team badge and elements. The GT 8 Pro Aston Martin Edition will be available with two camera deco designs in the box, both featuring a carbon-fiber finish. The phone also features neon yellow accents throughout, including... Read more âș
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Apple is working on expanding its satellite features for iPhone and Apple Watch users, but some of those are still a long way away. The latest report from Bloombergâs Mark Gurman suggests that Cupertino has a long list of improvements for its satellite connectivity features, but those will rely on Globalstarâs network, which will have to undergo key improvements in the coming years to meet Appleâs demands. The biggest update... Read more âș
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It appears that ZTE is preparing to expand its Blade lineup with a new smartphone, which, according to a new leak, bears a strong resemblance to the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro. Prominent tipster Evan Blass has revealed the design of the upcoming ZTE Blade V80 Vita on X. The smartphone features a large rear camera module that appears to be clearly inspired by the camera island on Appleâs iPhone 17... Read more âș
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