Nothing Phone (2a) Plus announced with Dimensity 7350 Plus, 50MP selfie cam and 50W charging

The Phone (2a) from Nothing only launched back in March and it's already getting a successor. The Phone (2a) Plus is a souped-up version of the Phone (2a) with an updated chipset, a new 50MP selfie camera, and two new color options - metallic Grey and updated Black. Dimensity 7350 Plus is the big new change. It's an overclocked version of the Dimensity 7200 Pro from the Phone (2a) built in collaboration with MediaTek exclusively for the Phone (2a) Plus. The new chip features an eight-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A715 cores clocked at 3.0 GHz alongside 6x Cortex-A510 units @ 2.0 GHz. The...

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Bumble and Hinge allowed stalkers to pinpoint users’ locations down to 2 meters, researchers say

Badoo, Bumble, Grindr, happn, Hinge and Hily all had the same vulnerability that could have helped a malicious user to identify the near-exact location of another user, according to the researchers.

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iPhone 16 dummies' leak shows off saturated colors

The iPhone 16 series is on track to launch in September and we’ve seen a fair share of leaks that show we’re in for a redesign on the base iPhone 16. The latest confirmation of that redesigned back comes from Sonny Dickson who shared an image of the iPhone 16 in five color options, again confirming the new vertical camera alignment. iPhone 16 is shown in white, black, blue, green, and pink which appear to be a lot more saturated than the muted colors on last year’s iPhone 15. The back appears to have a glossy finish and we can also spot the power button and the rumored new Capture...

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Huawei nova Flip full specs leak, appears in hands-on photos

Huawei is preparing to launch nova Flip, and today, the specs of the clamshell appeared online. The leakster Digital Chat Station revealed the new phone would have a 6.94” foldable screen – the biggest panel on the market, also seen on the Huawei Pocket 2. The phone is also coming with a Kirin 9000 series chip—it could be the Kirin 9000S from the nova 12 Ultra or the Kirin 9010 from the Pura 70 series, or it could be a new SoC. The phone was already handled by various influencers in China, and the first hands-on photos popped up on Weibo. Huawei nova Flip The inner panel...

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Realme 13 Pro and Realme 13 Pro+ debut with Hyperimage+ cameras and SD 7s Gen 2

Realme 13 Pro series' is here and its claim to fame is photography. The brand is also betting big on AI image processing with its new Realme 13 Pro and Realme 13 Pro+. The new devices launch with Realme’s Hyperimage+ AI photography architecture combining flagship optics, on-device AI imaging algorithms, and cloud-based AI image editing features like Smart Removal, Group Photo Enhancement, and Audio Zoom. On the hardware front, Realme 13 Pro+ is the first phone to launch with Sony’s LYT-701 sensor on its 50MP main cam (24mm). There’s another first with the 3x telephoto lens featuring a...

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Zoe, a microbiome-focused nutrition company, raises $15 million to expand in the U.S.

Zoe sends customers at-home testing materials to collect blood or feces to test blood fat, blood sugar, and gut microbiome health. Following those results, the company scores every food (on a scale from 0 to 100), so people can make better choices of what to eat.

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Realme unveils cheap but durable Narzo N61 with a die-cast aluminum chasis

Realme has quietly introduced a new member of the Narzo N series that slots under the N63 both in terms of price and capabilities. The company focused its attention on building a very durable phone. The Realme Narzo N61 has a die-cast aluminum structure and an integrated metal frame on the inside, plus reinforced glass on the outside. The company took the effort to add seals on the USB port and the card slot. It also added shock absorption to the main circuit board. The result is a phone with an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance and a TÜV Rheinland High Reliability...

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New Oppo K12x arrives in India with military-grade body

Oppo K12x 5G was just launched in India and it has little to do with the phone of the same name in China. The new arrival borrows the design of the Oppo K12 but has a slightly different footprint. The new phone has a Mediatek chipset and a new set of cameras and is also more durable, as it passed MIL-STD-810H shock-resistance test. The Oppo K12x has a 6.67" LCD with HD+ resolution and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. Oppo said this is the first phone in its segment with Splash Touch technology, which allows you to operate the screen with wet hands while the panel is also wet. The...

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Bloomberg: Apple Intelligence is running late, won't arrive with new iPhones

Apple Intelligence's arrival might be delayed, reports Bloomberg News. According to people familiar with the matter, the AI features will miss the launch of the new iPhones in September and will be distributed in October via a software update. Apple has yet to push the AI to software developers, but expectations are that it will arrive this week via iOS 18.1 beta and iPadOS 18.1 beta. The service, initially introduced at WWDC back in June, will be available on all new devices powered by the A17 and M series chips. Some old devices, such as the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max...

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Huawei teases nova Flip with a square cover screen

Huawei is preparing to launch a new foldable phone called nova Flip. The company posted a teaser video on its Weibo channel, where a member of the TFBoys music band showcased the clamshell from all angles in a lovely Lime green color. The new phone will have a square cover display, alongside the camera island. The screen is relatively small in current terms, but is still bigger than what the Huawei Pocket foldables had. The whole teaser is a series of clicks and clacks, which make up the Morse code for the word "Flip." We can see the nova phone will have two cameras on the back, one...

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A tale of two foldables

Samsung is still foldables’ 500-pound gorilla, but the company successes have made the category significantly less lonely in recent years.

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Deals: It's not too late to get a free storage upgrade on the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6

Pre-orders for Samsung’s new foldables ended this Wednesday and the two are now on open sale – this means that Samsung.com is no longer offering the pre-order deals. However, Amazon still offers a free storage upgrade for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, meaning that you get the 512GB model for $1,900. On top of that, the retailer is including a $300 Amazon Gift Card. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 free storage upgrade to 512GB$300 Amazon Gift Card Read our review 12/512GB - $1,900...

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Huawei MateBook X Pro Core Ultra Premium Edition review

Huawei's MateBook X Pro lineup is back again with a model for 2024, but it breaks the naming mold - it's not the MateBook X Pro 2024, strictly speaking, it's the MateBook X Pro Core Ultra Premium Edition. But if you don't mind, we'll refer to it by its logical name - the MateBook X Pro 2024. The name Huawei insists on, signifies that it comes with Intel Core Ultra chipset - the only two processor options on this machine are the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and the Core Ultra 7 155H. There are no other chip options - nothing from AMD, and indeed no new ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite or X...

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Deals: OnePlus Nord 4 is on pre-order, but you can have the Realme GT 6T now at the same price

The OnePlus Nord 4 is a throwback to the era when metal unibodies were the most premium smartphone design. These days most phones have glass backs (and some have plastic), even the ones without wireless charging. So, the Nord 4 doesn’t do wireless, but it does have a large 5,500mAh battery with fast 100W wired charging (100% in 28 minutes). The aluminum unibody is rated IP65 for dust and water resistance. It houses a 6.74” 120Hz OLED display (1,240 x 2,772px) with a 16MP selfie camera. On the back, a 50MP main camera (1/1.95”, OIS) and 8MP ultra wide. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon...

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The Nio Phone2 is official with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 120Hz LTPO display

As scheduled, Nio held its Innovation Day event in Shanghai today and one of the hot ticket items was the new Nio Phone 2. Apparently, Nio is sticking to its plan to release phones on a yearly cycle and is even ahead of schedule, seeing how the original Nio Phone came out in September last year. The Nio Phone2 looks very similar to the original both in design and its pretty high-end specs. Of course, the main attraction of the Nio Phone2 is going to be the deep integration between the phone and the company’s impressive roster of EVs. Just like the original Nio Phone, the Nio Phone2...

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Deals: nubia Z60 Ultra, Red Magic 9 Pro, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+, Poco F6 and F6 Pro

The nubia Z60 Ultra keeps it traditional with a 35mm lens on the main camera, while most other smartphones typically feature a wide lens (around 24mm). This camera uses the Sony IMX800 sensor (1/1.49”, 1.0µm pixels) and a 7 element lens with f/1.6 aperture and OIS. There’s also a capable 85mm periscope (3.3x optical zoom) with a 64MP sensor (1/2.0”) and an unusual ultra wide – at 100° (18mm), it’s not the widest, however, it has both autofocus and OIS, plus its large 50MP 1/1.55” sensor produces excellent shots. That isn’t even the last unusual camera, the Z60 Ultra is equipped with a 16MP...

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Big Samsung Galaxy A06 leak features quality renders and some specs

We've heard quite a lot about the upcoming Galaxy A06 lately, including certifications by the Bluetooth SIG, BIS, NBTC, and the FCC. We also already know some of the specs of the upcoming budget model. Now we get some detailed renders to enjoy as well. Samsung Galaxy A06 renders The Galaxy A06 seems to be sporting a familiar Samsung design, perhaps a bit boxier than its predecessor. According to the source, the handset measures 167.3 x 77.9 x 8.0 mm with a flat display on the front and dual cameras on the back. We also know the phone has a 3.5mm audio jack and a side-mounted...

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Free Gemini gets better and faster, European users will get it in Google Messages

Google announced a major update to Gemini that will affect all service users. The company revealed in a blog post that the AI engine is now running a 1.5 Flash language model, optimized for speed and efficiency. The new LLM has a 4x-longer context window (from 8K to 32K tokens), and overall responses should be improved in quality and accuracy. The update also brings Gemini to Google Messages across Europe. It will be able to converse in newly added languages like French, Polish, or Spanish. The Gemini app is also being rolled out to more regions, with the new total being 230 countries and...

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OpenAI announces SearchGPT: its new AI search engine

SearchGPT is OpenAI’s long-awaited answer to Google Search. It’s an AI search engine powered by the GPT-4 model family with real-time summarized information from the web with links to relevant sources. The service is currently in its prototype testing phase and is limited to 10,000 test users at launch. You can sign up for the SearchGPT waiting list here. The text-entry prompt looks just like the one you’d see on ChatGPT. You type a search prompt and SearchGPT provides the relevant answers below. You can then browse through the summarized information and follow the provided links...

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Egypt’s MNT-Halan banks $157.5M, gobbles up a fintech in Turkey to expand

MNT-Halan, a fintech unicorn out of Egypt, is on a consolidation march. The microfinance and payments startup has raised $157.5 million in funding and is using the money in part to fund the acquisition of another fintech, Tam Finans, to expand into Turkey. Tam Finans provides financing to micro-enterprises and SMEs. It currently operates 39 […]

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Energy tech startup Greenely grabs €8M to reach more households and support Europe’s energy transition

The energy transition is a marathon, not a sprint. But opportunities for acceleration are growing. Swedish startup Greenely* has just spotted one. It’s closing an €8 million Series A funding round to expand its energy management platform into neighbouring Nordic countries (so around $8.7M at current exchange rates). The energy tech startup is serving around […]

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Apple Maps now available on the web (in beta)

Nearly twelve years after its initial launch on iOS, Apple Maps is now available on the web in beta form. Apple announced its expansion with a short press release and you can now try out Apple Maps on your Mac or PC by heading to beta.maps.apple.com from your browser. It’s currently supported on Safari, Chrome, and Edge on Mac and Windows. Apple Maps beta on Chrome The experience is identical to that on iOS and you can search for addresses, get driving and walking directions as well as information on businesses like phone numbers, working hours, and payment options. Apple...

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Jio partners with Taiwan’s MediaTek to tap into two-wheeler EV market

India's Jio has partnered with Taiwanese semiconductor giant MediaTek to launch its 4G smart dashboards for electric two-wheelers.

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Pearl raises $58M to help dentists make better diagnoses using AI

Dental care is a necessity, yet many patients lack confidence in their dentists’ ability to provide accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatments. Some dentists over treat patients, leading to unnecessary expenses, while others may miss critical issues that could develop into more significant and costly problems in the future. While seeking a second opinion from another […]

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vivo V40 series coming to India soon, the V40 Pro has four 50MP Zeiss cameras

vivo has officially confirmed that the V40 series is coming to India “soon”. Even better, the company shared details about the four 50MP cameras on the vivo V40 Pro, which is “an upgraded collaboration with Zeiss”. The main camera on the back features the 50MP Sony IMX921 sensor and has an OIS enabled Zeiss lens. The IMX921 is a 1/1.56” sensor with 1.0µm pixels and is used on the vivo S19 Pro. That phone looks quite similar, by the way, but it is not the V40 Pro (different ultra wide camera). vivo V40 Pro camera details Next up is the 50MP telephoto camera with a Sony IMX816...

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL shown side by side Pixel 8 Pro in new hands-on video

Google is launching the Pixel 9 family on August 13, and one new addition to the lineup will be Pixel 9 Pro XL. It is expected to arrive as the natural successor of the Pixel 8 Pro with an XL body and Pro camera capabilities, and that's why a YouTube channel called PixoPhone compared those two devices in a hands-on video. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro The two phones will have a similar matte finish on the back, and it looks like the Pixel 9 Pro XL will be about the same size as the Pixel 8 Pro. And that's where the visual similarities end. The Pixel 9 Pro XL...

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Huawei Mate 70 launch reportedly delayed

Last year Huawei surprised everyone when it launched its Mate 60 Pro with a 7nm 5G-capable Kirin 9000s chipset, SK Hynix RAM chips and other components that should not have been available to Huawei with the ongoing sanctions against the company. While we’re waiting for a successor, tipster DigitalChatStation claims that the Mate 70 series is delayed and will launch in China in mid-to-late Q4 this year. The new report suggests we’ll see some upgrades like a more capable Kirin 9100 chipset, a 1.5K LTPO OLED with 3D face scanning and an OmniVision OV50K sensor on the main cam which will...

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Telegram’s userbase climbs to 950M, plans to launch app store

Messaging app Telegram has reached 950M active users, and it aims to cross the 1 billion mark this year, founder Pavel Durov said.

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India scraps ‘angel tax’ in boost to startups

India’s federal government has removed the controversial “angel tax” for all classes of investors, delivering a major victory to the country’s startup ecosystem that had lobbied for years against the measure. “To bolster the India startup ecosystem, to boost entrepreneurial spirit and support innovation, I propose abolishing angel tax for all classes of investors,” Finance […]

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Google is working on a TV Streamer set-top box

Google is working on a new Chromecast with Google TV device, and it looks drastically different from what we have seen so far. According to 9to5Google, it would be called TV Streamer and would have a set-top box design rather than an oval dongle. The remote would also get slightly redesigned but will keep its oval form. The Google TV Streamer looks like it will be similar in size to a Pixel Tablet Charging Speaker Dock but more slanted. It has two cables coming out of the back; likely, one is the HDMI, and the other is the power cord. It may or may not have some display or touch...

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Samsung Messages replaced with Google Messages on the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 in the US

Samsung began phasing out its Samsung Messages app in the US since the Galaxy S22 series and instead opts to ship its new devices with Google Messages. That will be the case with the brand new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldables which are confirmed to launch without the Samsung Messages app in the US. According to a post from the Samsung Members app (via 9to5Google), Samsung’s new foldables will have Google Messages as their default SMS/RCS app and will not come pre-installed with Samsung Messages. Users can still download and and use the Samsung Messages app from the Galaxy...

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nubia showcases Z60S Pro design and specs ahead of launch

The nubia Z60S Pro is expected to arrive tomorrow alongside the Z60 Ultra Leading Version, and today, the brand showcased the phone along with some specs. The new phone will have a 35 mm equivalent main camera and a 5,100 mAh battery. Leakster also claimed the phone will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and two-way satellite connectivity. The nubia Z60S Pro is the successor of the Z50S Pro, which also had the second-gen Snapdragon 8 chipset. The ZTE-owned brand decided to keep the old chipset in order to bring satellite connectivity to "affordable models", added the leakster...

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Pesa unlocks new markets to keep remittances flowing to emerging economies

Founders of Pesa, a remittance fintech, know too well how costly, inaccessible and unreliable remittance services drive people to opt for risky informal channels —  like WhatsApp groups  — to transfer money.  Their firsthand experience using informal channels and realizing how prevalent their use was among Africans living in the diaspora after settling in Canada […]

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Redmi Pad SE 8.7 renders and key specs emerge

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Redmi Pad SE 4G in India on July 29 and we’re also expecting a Pad SE 8.7 to launch alongside it. We now have renders for the more compact device alongside its key specs. Redmi Pad SE 8.7 renders Xiaomi will offer the tablet with an 8.7-inch LCD of HD resolution (800 x 1,340 px). It will feature a 5MP selfie camera and an 8MP rear shooter. The tablet is expected to be equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G99 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 64/128GB storage which will be expandable via the microSD card slot. Redmi Pad SE 8.7 renders The software...

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From Yandex’s ashes comes Nebius, a ‘startup’ with plans to be a European AI compute leader

Subject to shareholder approval, Yandex N.V. is adopting the name of one of its few remaining assets, an AI cloud platform called Nebius AI which it birthed last year.

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Deals: a look at the Android mid-rangers, starring the CMF Phone 1, Moto G84, Honor 90 and others

The CMF Phone 1 is super popular at the moment, but it’s not the only phone in this price range and it may not be the best pick for you. First things first, let’s have a look at the phone itself. It sells for £180 at the moment for an 8/128GB unit (there is a microSD slot, so adding more storage is not an issue). It has a 6.67” FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, a Dimensity 7300 chipset and a 50MP camera. The back is replaceable, but the 5,000mAh battery is not (it does 33W wired-only charging). Nothing promises 2 major OS updates and 3 years of security patches. ...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 review

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Weekly poll: is the HMD Skyline your next phone?

The HMD Skyline has attracted a lot of attention. What is it – is it nostalgia for the Nokia N9? Or is it the repairability angle that draws people in? The phone is now available in some countries (on pre-order in others), so we have to ask – will you buy one? The design feels quite fresh – we’ve seen all the rounded rectangles that we can handle – and the comparison with the N9 is a positive one, for those who remember the MeeGo phone. However, instead of polycarbonate, this one uses a modern metal-and-glass construction. The phone is designed to be easily repaired at home by non-pros....

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Lavish parties and moral dilemmas: 4 days with Silicon Valley’s MAGA elite at the RNC

All week at the RNC, I saw an event defined by Silicon Valley. But I also saw the tech elite experience flashes of discordance.

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Tracking the EV battery factory construction boom across North America

A wave of automakers and battery makers — foreign and domestic — have pledged to produce North American–made batteries before 2030.

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Apple iPhone SE 4's back cover to be the same as iPhone 16

The Apple iPhone SE 4 is said to have the same chassis as the base iPhone 14, but a new rumor coming out of China claims that won't be the case. Weibo user Fixed Focus Digital (machine translated from Chinese) claims the iPhone SE 4's back cover will be exactly the same as the vanilla iPhone 16, meaning you may not be able to tell the two phones' rear sides apart. iPhone SE 4 CAD renders It remains to be seen how Apple will arrange the rear camera on the iPhone SE 4. Leaked renders and images of the dummy iPhone SE 4 revealed the smartphone will pack a notched display and...

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Motorola Razr 50 Ultra goes on sale in India

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, introduced in India earlier this month, is now on sale in the country. It comes in a single 12GB/512GB configuration in Midnight Blue, Spring Green, and Peach Fuzz colors. And all models are bundled with the Moto Buds+ TWS earphones worth INR9,999 ($120/€110) in the box. Motorola Razr 50 Ultra The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is priced at INR99,999 ($1,195/€1,095), but it has a limited-time early bird pricing of INR94,999 ($1,135/€1,040), which, coupled with an instant bank discount of INR5,000 ($60/€55) through HDFC and Axis Bank credit cards, brings its...

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HMD Skyline is now up for sale

HMD introduced the Skyline smartphone yesterday with a Nokia N9-reminiscent design and a focus on repairability. The Finnish is now ready to ship the Skyline, asking $500/€500/£400 for its base 8/128 GB version. Upgrading to the top 12/256 GB trip means you are looking at a $600/€600/£500 price. Certain regional websites also list a middle 8/256 GB variant, but that is not yet available. HMD Skyline comes with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and a 6.55” OLED display with up to 144 Hz refresh rate and a 50 MP selfie camera behind a punch hole. There are three cameras on the back: a...

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Samsung delays Galaxy Buds 3 Pro pre-orders due to quality issues

Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro were supposed to go on open sale from July 24 but quality issues have pushed that date by a full month. Samsung US has updated the availability date to August 28 while Samsung’s UK and Germany branches show the Buds 3 Pro will ship from August 16. Amazon US has completely removed the Buds 3 Pro listing. The suspected cause for these delays are the new silicone ear tips which appear to be ripping when removed. The tears render the tips useless as they cannot be reattached and users are forced to install one of the two replacement sets which is not a...

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OpenAI introduces cheaper GPT-4o mini

OpenAI just announced GPT-4o mini – a new compact but powerful AI model aiming to make the GPT-4 engine more affordable. The price is set at 15 cents per 1 million input tokens and 60 cents per 1 million output tokens, which is a lot cheaper than GPT-3.5 Turbo. OpenAI revealed that 4o mini is much more powerful than other models such as Gemini Flash, Claude Haiku, and GPT-3.5 Turbo. It surpasses all of them in benchmarks and produces results that are nearly as good as GPT-4o. The small model is aimed at textual intelligence and multimodal reasoning, the company revealed in a...

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Banks, airlines, brokerage houses report widespread outages across the globe

Businesses worldwide are experiencing outages, including Windows “blue screen of death” errors, many of them reported Friday. The problems are affecting various sectors, from banks, food chains, brokerage houses, news organizations to airlines. Many customers have reported being unable to restart their computers due to the issue. This outage comes shortly after Microsoft confirmed service […]

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Realme 13 Pro listed on TENAA with key specs

Realme is launching its 13 Pro and 13 Pro+ smartphones on July 30 and we now have a detailed spec listing for the 13 Pro. The device was listed with the RMX3989 model number and features a curved 6.7-inch AMOLED with 1,080 x 2,412px resolution. We also get confirmation for a 32MP selfie camera as well as a 50MP main cam which Realme already confirmed will be using the 50MP LYT-701 sensor. It will be joined by an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro cam. Realme 13 Pro on TENAA The new listing did not reveal the chipset inside the Realme 13 Pro but it did confirm that the SoC...

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Israel’s startup scene shows reslience despite nine months of war

When the war between Israel and Hamas broke out last October, we examined its potential impact on the tech ecosystems in Israel and Palestine. Nine months later, the prevailing sentiment in Israel, based on my conversation with founders and investors, is that the conflict has made the startup and VC ecosystem more resilient, especially its […]

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Deel acquires Hofy to build its own IT device management service

Both of Hofy's co-founders, Sami Bouremoum and Michael Ginzo, along with the rest of the startup's leadership team and 120 employees, are joining Deel to build Deel IT.

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HMD Skyline arrives with Nokia N9-reminiscent design and easy repairability

HMD unveiled Skyline, the most powerful own-branded phone yet. It has a design reminiscent of the Nokia N9 and the company calls Gen 2 repairability, enabling you to replace a cracked screen or a failing battery in under 10 minutes. The Skyline sports a 6.5-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. It has a 50 MP front camera with autofocus inside a punch hole. There is a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset inside, and HMD equipped the phone with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. On the back, the Skyline features a triple camera setup: a 108 MP main...

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Pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 in India are up 40% compared to the previous gen

Pre-orders for Samsung’s 6th gen foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Z Flip6, kicked off on July 10 in India and now, a week later, they are already shaping up to be the most popular generation yet. Pre-orders for the two models are up 40% compared to their predecessors. There’s one more week of pre-orders before open sales begin and we will probably have to wait for the quarterly report to get more detailed numbers on the Z series sales. It depends on how the Z phones do in other regions, of course, but they might top Samsung’s modest goal of 10% increased sales. The Z Fold6 starts...

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro review

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro are the company's latest true wireless earbuds. In case you are wondering if you missed out on a non-Pro Nord Buds 3, you didn't. That's just how OnePlus names things sometimes, where the Buds 3 follow a non-existent Buds 2 and the Nord Buds 3 Pro follow the Nord Buds 2. There will probably be a Buds Pro 3 at some point but we will cross that convoluted bridge when we get there. The Nord Buds 3 Pro are from the most affordable of the three series of earbuds that the company currently has, signified by the Nord badging. The Pro moniker is supposedly for...

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Korean prosecutors file warrant to arrest Kakao founder for stock manipulation

The warrant is part of an investigation into alleged stock market manipulation related to a high-profile bidding war for music label, SM Entertainment.

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Xiaomi Mix Flip to join Mix Fold 4 and Redmi K70 Ultra at July 19 event

Xiaomi revealed the launch date of its first flip foldable – Mix Flip. It will be this Friday, July 19, and the device will arrive alongside the already confirmed Mix Fold 4 and Redmi K70 Ultra. The company also posted some specs of the Mix Flip on its Weibo page, including the chipset, battery capacity, and some key images. Xiaomi Mix Flip The Mix Flip will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - the same chipset that powers the Xiaomi 14 flagships. The device will have cameras co-developed with Leica, and one of them will have a "large aperture," but we don't get the exact...

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Uber just added a way to search for rides in other cities— here’s how to use it

As Uber gears up for the summer travel season, the company announced Tuesday a new feature to ease the planning process for riders. The feature offers a convenient way for users to search for destinations in another city and reserve rides in advance before their plane even lands.  Uber’s new feature addresses the surge in […]

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Apple rolls out iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia public betas

Just over a month after its WWDC 24 conference, Apple has released the first public betas for its new operating systems. These include iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18. Apple previously released three developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia and will bring the final release versions this fall. Public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 are out The public betas are generally safer for regular users with most bugs from the developer betas ironed out. Apple is still cautioning users not to install beta software...

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Toddle wants to ‘change how we build software’ with a collaborative visual web app builder

Danish startup Toddle has launched a no-code web app builder that's designed as a full-featured alternative to Javascript frameworks.

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Realme Watch S2's launch date revealed, will come with ChatGPT-powered AI assistant

Yesterday, Realme announced it would unveil the Realme 13 Pro series on July 30 at an event in India. Today, the brand announced it will unveil the Watch S2 at the same event. Realme didn't detail the Watch S2's specs but said the smartwatch will come with an AI Personal Assistant powered by ChatGPT. With the launch still two weeks away, you can expect to hear more about the Watch S2 from Realme in the coming days.

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vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is official as a new name for a familiar face

vivo is no stranger to launching the same phone under several different names and it has done it again with the iQOO Z9 Lite – a Dimensity 6300-powered midranger that is exactly the same as the vivo T3 Lite and the vivo Y28s. On top of that, the phone was launched in India, where its twins are also available. The main difference between all three is channel availability, with the iQOO Z9 Lite being exclusive to Amazon. The front is taken by a 6.56" LCD with 90 Hz refresh rate and an HD+ resolution. An 8 MP selfie camera is mounted on a waterdrop notch, while the back has a 50 MP...

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How VanMoof’s new owners plan to win over its old customers

When VanMoof declared bankruptcy last year, it left around 5,000 customers who had pre-ordered e-bikes in the lurch. Now VanMoof is up and running under new management, and the company’s current owners are courting those same customers by offering them a €1,000 discount off a new bike.  It’s an audacious strategy, one that bets on […]

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CMF Phone 1 teardown reveals it’s not so easy to repair

The CMF Phone 1 garnered high praise for its “modular design” but does that translate to easy repairability? PBKreviews is here to answer that question with his latest teardown video. Unlike virtually all phones on the market, the back on the CMF Phone 1 is held in place by four flathead screws and one larger knob which Nothing calls the Accessory Point. Once all the screws are removed the plastic back can be popped off with a pry tool which reveals The battery is hidden underneath a thin protective layer that peels off easily. Removing the plastic layer also voids your warranty so...

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 now comes in Doraemon Special Edition

Shortly after the official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, the company announced the Z Flip6 Olympic Edition as well, to celebrate the Olympic Games Paris 2024 happening in August. But Samsung isn't done yet - it also worked with the world's biggest Doraemon exhibition in Hong Kong to deliver the Z Flip6 Doraemon Special Edition. There's no change to the internals and the Z Flip6 Doraemon Special Edition is identical to the standard version spec-wise. However, the special edition handset features a distinctive Doraemon light blue color and offers a Doraemon-themed Flipsuit...

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Helixx wants to bring fast-food economics and Netflix pricing to EVs

When Helixx co-founder and CEO Steve Pegg looks at Daisy — the startup’s 3D printed prototype delivery van  — he sees a second chance. And he’s pulling inspiration from McDonald’s to get there.  The prototype, which made its global debut this week at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, is an interesting proof of concept. Virtually […]

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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 go on pre-order, CMF Phone 1 tackles Android mid-rangers

Samsung’s new foldables are on pre-order now and will be released on July 19. Amazon has interesting bundles, for example, you can get the Galaxy Z Fold6 (256GB) paired with the Galaxy Watch Ultra for £2,160. Considering the phone’s usual price is £1,800, this gets you the flagship watch for £360 – and not its usual £600 price. Another interesting pairing is the Z Fold6 with the Galaxy Buds3 – somehow, this costs £1,763, which is less than the price of just the phone. If you prefer the Galaxy Buds3 Pro instead, that bundle is £1,817. ...

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Realme GT 6T in for review

This is the Realme GT 6T. It just arrived in our office and will be joining our review queue, but before that we figured we'll share a few quick impressions. We received only the phone without a retail package, so there won't be an unboxing. But from our first meeting with the phone in India revealed it ships in a black retail box with a case, a SIM tool, a cable, and a 120W GaN charger. In Europe, the phone was supposed to cost €550 after its introductory price of €400 expired. Odds are it will see discounts for the upcoming Amazon prime day as Realme is keen on building that...

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Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) review

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What exactly is an AI agent?

Regardless of how they're defined, the agents are for helping complete tasks in an automated way with as little human interaction as possible.

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Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (2a) receive Nothing OS 2.6 update

Nothing has released the Nothing OS 2.6 update for the Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (2a). It comes with some bug fixes and enhancements to the Game Mode. Nothing Phone (2) The update also brings support for CMF Watch battery level display, swipeable Date Widget, and Low Lag Mode for Nothing earbuds, which is limited to the Phone (2). You can check the full changelog of the Nothing OS 2.6 below for more details. New features & improvements New support for CMF Watch battery level display in the Quick Settings Bluetooth tile. Added a new swipeable Date...

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Motorola Edge 50 Neo's colors and memory variants surface

The Motorola Edge 50 family is almost complete. With the Edge 50 Fusion, 50 Pro and 50 Ultra out and about, the only one missing is the Edge 50 Neo. The handset is a direct successor to last year's Edge 40 Neo and is expected to launch pretty soon. Motorola Edge 40 Neo 91mobiles unearthed some info regarding memory variants and colorways, ahead of the release. The Edge 50 Neo will be available in just two flavors - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB. If true, it's a step up from last year's model, which offered 128GB internal storage by default. Even though the report isn't backed with...

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How VPN connection affects your phone’s battery life?

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AT&T says criminals stole phone records of ‘nearly all’ customers in new data breach

The stolen data includes 110 million AT&T customer phone numbers, calling and text records, and some location-related data.

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Honor Magic Vs3 debuts: 0.6mm thicker than the Magic V3, cheaper

Alongside the Magic V3, which is now the new world's thinnest foldable, Honor also announced the Magic Vs3. And while this one is thicker, it's also incredibly thin - down to 9.8mm when folded, in its Velvet Black colorway, and 4.65mm unfolded. So it's 0.1mm thinner than the Magic V2 launched last year, which up until today was the world's thinnest foldable. That makes the Vs3 the world's second slimmest foldable at the moment. We say this to point out that while the Magic Vs3 is a cheaper option than the Magic V3, it's no slouch either. It's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and...

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