Crypto exchange OKX wants AI agents to hire and pay each other

OKX is bringing together payments, identity and reputation into a marketplace for AI agents.

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New leak details the cameras on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z foldables

Samsung is expected to unveil its next generation of Galaxy Z foldables in July. The lineup is rumored to include the Galaxy Z Fold8 wide, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8. Ahead of the expected launch, a new leak has revealed the key camera specifications of all three devices. According to the leak, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra will retain the Galaxy Z Fold7's triple rear camera setup, but replace the 12MP ultrawide camera with a new 50MP sensor. Dummy units of the Galaxy Z Fold8 wide (left) and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (right) The foldable is otherwise expected to keep the same...

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OnePlus N6 arrives with 8,000mAh battery and Dimensity 6360 Max

There’s a brand-new OnePlus smartphone series and India is the first market to get it. The standout feature on the OnePlus N6 is its massive 8,000mAh battery. It supports 45W SuperVOOC wired charging as well as 5W reverse wired charging, so you can use the N6 as a powerbank. OnePlus also incorporated bypass charging, so the N6 can draw power directly to its motherboard without it ever reaching the battery. This helps keep the device cool during intensive tasks like gaming. OnePlus proudly claims the N6’s battery is engineered to survive over 1,600 charge cycles and retain over 80% of...

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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Summit 2026 dates

Qualcomm has announced it will host its annual Snapdragon Summit from September 22-24 in Maui, Hawaii. While Qualcomm hasn't revealed what it will announce at this Snapdragon Summit, it's likely the US-based chipmaker will introduce a successor to last year's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, rumored to be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (SM8950). However, that might not be the only mobile platform Qualcomm will announce at the Summit, as it's rumored to introduce the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (SM8975) as well. A recent leak revealed that Qualcomm is also working on...

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Amazfit launches a beta feature for iOS notification forwarding

Amazfit has been working on delivering better notifications from your iPhone to its smart wearables. The company now officially announced the start of a beta testing program for its iOS Notification Forwarding feature. But there's a catch - the beta access is available only to users located in the EU. The new notification handling allows not just basic alerts, but also supports interaction with compatible apps. You can now view entire messages, reply, send a quick response or mark as read directly on your smartwatch. The integration works with supported apps, like WhatsApp. Image...

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Foldable iPhone Ultra dummy appears in black finish

Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series this September. Rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, the device has now surfaced in a fresh set of leaked dummy images. While dummy units of the foldable have surfaced before, this latest leak offers a look at the device in a black finish. The images show its wide-screen form factor, similar to the Huawei Pura X Max. According to the leak, the iPhone Ultra could be nearly as thin as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 when folded and measure just 4.5mm when unfolded. The rear houses a dual-camera...

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Leak suggests Xiaomi 18 will get only a minor battery upgrade

New details about Xiaomi's upcoming compact flagship, the Xiaomi 18, have surfaced ahead of its rumored launch in China this September. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Xiaomi 18 will pack a 7,200mAh battery in China. Xiaomi 18 render courtesy of Digital Chat Station That’s only a modest upgrade over the 7,000mAh battery found in the Chinese version of the Xiaomi 17. The global Xiaomi 17, however, shipped with a smaller 6,330mAh battery. It is, therefore, likely that the global variant of the Xiaomi 18 could feature a smaller battery than its Chinese...

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Samsung Galaxy M47 goes official with SD 6 Gen 3 and 6,000mAh battery

As expected, Samsung launched its Galaxy M47 in India today. The latest M-series member brings some familiar looks and specs to the Galaxy A27, but it also features some upgrades. The main one is the larger 6,000mAh battery, which supports up to 45W wired charging. It also features bypass charging, allowing the device to sip power directly from the charger when plugged in. This is highly useful for gamers and helps keep the device cooler. Elsewhere, the M47 is quite similar to the A27. It features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The...

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Govee’s smart nugget ice maker makes every iced drink feel like a luxury

For some people, the ice in a beverage is almost as important as the drink itself. That’s the audience Govee had in mind when designing its latest ice maker, the GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro. This $500 premium smart home gadget is aimed at those who crave what’s called “the good ice,” the soft, chewable […]

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Samsung Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 are available at a discounted price in the UK

The Samsung Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57, which were unveiled in March and went on sale in the UK in April, are now available at a discounted price on Samsung's official UK website until July 14. The Galaxy A37 was launched in the UK with 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB memory configurations priced at £399 and £459, respectively. The Galaxy A57, on the other hand, launched with 8GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB options, priced at £529 and £699, respectively. Samsung Galaxy A37 • Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung has discounted both memory versions of the Galaxy A57 and the 8GB/256GB model of the Galaxy...

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Oppo Enco Air5s unboxing and ears-on

Now that we've unboxed the Oppo Enco Air5, it's time for the new Enco Air5s. Dubbed as Oppo's first semi-in-ear earbuds, the Air5s come in Lunar White, Midnight Black, and Starlight Purple. Because the buds are open-ear, there are no silicone tips in the box. Oppo Enco Air5s The Enco Air5s share some of the core specs of the Air5 (and Air5 Pro), such as the 12mm dynamic driver. However, these buds have a smaller case (with the same 530mAh battery), and smaller in-bud batteries at 40.5mAh (vs 62mAh on the Air5). As a result, you're getting up to 48 hours on a charge compared to...

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Deals: Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro, plus Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max are on sale

Prime Day ran from Tuesday to Friday, but that’s over with now. So, we turned our attention to regular deals (no subscription required) and here is what we found – a lot of Poco phones. Starting with the Poco F8 Ultra and Poco F8 Pro – here’s the versus article – you can get flagship performance from this year (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) or from last year (Snapdragon 8 Elite). The Ultra is a large phone with a 6.9” display and a 6,500mAh battery, while the Pro is mid-sized with a 6.59” display and 6,210mAh battery. Both phones have 100W wired charging, but only the Ultra does wireless...

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vivo unveils premium TWS 5 Pro buds

vivo just recently unveiled the X Fold6 in China, and alongside it, a new set of premium wireless buds. The vivo TWS 5 Pro buds look pretty unassuming on the surface, but actually deliver quite a few premium features. The earbuds feature a dual-driver acoustic setup consisting of a custom ultra-miniature balanced armature co-developed by vivo and Knowles, paired with a self-developed dual-ring dynamic driver. The two drivers are arranged in a coaxial acoustic architecture, aligning the acoustic centers of the high and low frequencies for improved coherence. According to vivo, the...

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Asian AI startups launch Mythos-like models as Anthropic’s export ban drags on

New models are launching in Asia that promise Mythos-like capabilities without fear of an export ban. U.S. AI labs may never recover this enormous market.

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Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro unveiled: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, 144Hz screen, and 10,200 mAh battery

Motorola launched the Moto Pad 60 Pro last April, and more than a year later, the Lenovo-owned brand has unveiled its successor, named Moto Pad 70 Pro. The Motorola Moto Pad 70 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It runs Android 16 out of the box, and Motorola has promised upgrades to Android 17 and 18, in addition to security updates till 2030. Motorola says the Moto Pad 70 Pro supports 120FPS gaming and comes with Smart Connect, which enables cross-device file sharing and seamless connectivity across compatible...

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OnePlus N6 box leaks revealing its full contents

Just a few hours ago, OnePlus revealed more details about the upcoming N6, its lower-end smartphone that is launching in India on June 30. Now, a tipster over on X has gotten his hands on the full retail package of the device, and shared the images you can see below. Not only do we get to see the box, which is more similar to Nord boxes due to its color than the boxes of OnePlus flagships, but we can also take a look at the full contents, phone included. OnePlus N6 live images and box contents Thankfully, there's a charger in the box, and even a case. That's a pretty...

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RedMagic's Gaming Tablet 5 Pro to offer a PC emulator, key specs revealed

Ahead of its launch next week, RedMagic has shared more details about its upcoming gaming-focussed tablet. The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro will be unveiled in China on June 30 and will feature liquid cooling. RedMagic has also confirmed that the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro will ship with a built-in PC emulator, allowing users to run AAA PC games out of the box. The company shared a Weibo video demonstrating the emulator in action. According to RedMagic, it developed a proprietary translation layer integrated into its Game Space app that enables x86 applications to run on the...

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Oppo Reno16 in for review

Now that we've unboxed the Pro, it's time to do the same with the global Oppo Reno16. It's not often that the vanilla model is visually indistinguishable from the Pro model, but here we are. The Reno16 looks identical. It's even built around the same 6.32-inch display. The vanilla shares the 3D Pop Planet design and you can see the nebula-like effect on the back of the phone in the shot below. We like it, and it's just like Oppo's Reno series to have a sexy design. Here's a look at the design in action on TikTok. Having a great selfie camera is also in line with the Reno...

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Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10 support for another year

Microsoft really, really wants everyone to use Windows 11, but apparently a lot of people disagree and would rather stick with Windows 10. To that effect, the company introduced the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates programme last year, for those who are signed into Windows 10 with a Microsoft account. This was initially available until October 13, 2026, which is when support was going to be cut off for good. Well, not anymore. Microsoft has now quietly extended the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates programme for another year, until October 12, 2027. So, if you hate Windows...

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Apple price hikes hit India even harder than other regions

Apple today announced its global price hikes, primarily targeting the Mac lineup but also including the iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and HomePods. However, while the hikes maybe global, they certainly aren't being raised globally in an equal fashion, with certain markets like India being hit way harder than others, like the US. There are three main factors to consider here. First, the prices have been hiked across the board. Second, the prices for memory and storage upgrades have also been hiked. And third, Apple India has changed the currency conversion rate that it has had...

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Cellebrite said it cut off Russia, but Russia used is tools anyway

Security researchers found evidence that Russian authorities hacked the iPhone of a political opponent using a phone-unlocking device made by Cellebrite, even after the company said it would stop selling to Putin’s government.

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The Oppo Reno16 will launch in India next week, a new Reno16c will join it

The Oppo Reno16 series was unveiled on May 25, though this was for the Chinese models. The global models (which have slightly different hardware) were unveiled earlier today – here are all the details. However, the launch in India is coming next week on July 2 and will feature a slightly different lineup. The Oppo Reno16 is featured heavily on Oppo India’s site and on the Amazon India landing page. The full details aren’t available yet, but it appears to have the same specs as the global model. Oppo Reno16: 50MP 3.5x telephoto camera • 50MP ultra-wide selfie camera • 4K 60fps...

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Samsung partners with a clinical research firm and will provide health data from its wearable devices

Samsung and Alcedis are forming a partnership to bridge together health data from wearable devices and clinical research. Of course, Samsung will provide the health data. At the same time, Alcedis, as a digital-first clinical research organization, will collect, analyze and translate biometrics data into meaningful evidence that can later be used for pharmaceutical or other clinical research. It does make sense, to some extent, since wearable devices are widespread among the population and are a cost-effective way to collect continuous real-world health data. The problem is that not...

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Redmi K90 Ultra to offer an 8,550mAh battery, more specs confirmed

Redmi has revealed more details about its upcoming gaming-focused K90 Ultra. After showcasing the phone's design and confirming several key specifications, the company has now disclosed additional features, including its battery capacity. The Redmi K90 Ultra will come with an 8,550mAh battery, the company confirmed via a Weibo post. It will support 100W wired fast charging, 22.5W wired reverse charging, and bypass charging. Redmi also claims the battery features a 16 percent silicon content. The company has also revealed that the K90 Ultra will sport a 6.83-inch AMOLED display...

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Here’s another batch of Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 renders

The last few days have been filled with leaks for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and Evan Blass decided to come out of retirement to share a new batch of official-looking renders. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 renders (source: Evan Blass) The images show a familiar design, in line with previous reports. For the most part, Watch Ultra 2 looks nearly identical to its predecessor but we can spot slightly thinner display bezels and new bezel markers. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 render (source: Evan Blass) We can also see the back of the device reveals it will...

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Meta Glasses unveiled in partnership with EssilorLuxottica

Meta has unveiled its new Meta Glasses, developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica. The AI-powered smart glasses are available in three frame styles, including a special edition created in collaboration with Kylie Jenner. The Meta Glasses feature a 12MP camera, much like the Ray-Ban Meta glasses. They can capture videos in up to 3K resolution at 30fps and still images at a resolution of 3,024 x 4,032 pixels. The AI glasses include adjustable three-way nose pads, adjustable temple tips, and overextension hinges for a better fit. A dedicated action button provides quick access to...

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First details about the Oppo Find X10 Ultra's cameras have emerged

Oppo is already working on the Find X10 Ultra, according to a new leak from Digital Chat Station on Weibo. The Find X9 Ultra was launched in May, so its successor is definitely not coming this year. Still, the first details about the Find X10 Ultra's cameras are now out. [#InlinePriceWidget,14548,1#] Specifically, its long-range telephoto. As you may know, the Find X9 Ultra has a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom, which uses a 1/2.75-inch type sensor. The Find X10 Ultra, on the other hand, will have a 1/1.95-inch type sensor for its 10x telephoto, while keeping the...

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Realme P4x 4G goes official with an 8,000mAh battery and a refreshed design

Realme has quietly launched the Realme P4x 4G in select markets. Compared to the 5G Realme P4x, which was unveiled in December last year, the new 4G variant brings a larger battery, a refreshed rear panel, and several other hardware changes. The Realme P4x 4G sports a slightly larger 6.8-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Unlike the 5G variant, which features a hole-punch cutout, the 4G model comes with a waterdrop notch. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Unisoc T7250 octa-core SoC, paired with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of eMMC 5.1...

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Steam Machine finally goes on sale at an expectedly eye-watering price

Valve has finally decided to put a launch date and sale price on its Steam Machine gaming PC. The 512GB version is priced at $1049, and the 2TB version is $1349. However, those are the prices without a controller. If you want Valve’s Steam Controller, you will have to opt for the bundle, which is $1128 for the 512GB model, and $1428 for the 2TB model. You don’t have to get the Steam Controller though, as you can use your other existing controllers with the Steam Machine. Finally, regardless of which model you pick, you get two additional faceplates, red fabric, and solid walnut. As for...

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Klue hack results in data breach at several cybersecurity firms

Huntress, HackerOne, Jamf, Recorded Future, and Tanium are among the cybersecurity companies that had data stolen following an earlier breach at market research firm Klue.

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Honor X80 Pro Max launches with the brand's biggest battery yet

The much-leaked Honor X80 Pro Max is now finally official in China. The phone's headline feature is its 11,000 mAh battery, which is the largest we've seen on a mainstream smartphone so far. That battery charges at 90W and also supports reverse wired charging at 27W. The phone has a 6.8-inch 1280x2788 LTPS AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a mind-bending 10,000-nit peak brightness (although it only reaches that level at an isolated spot during video playback), a 50MP main camera with OIS, and an 8MP selfie camera. At the helm sits the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 SoC, paired with 8/12GB of...

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Nothing shares Phone (4b) design teaser, hints at single rear camera

Last week, Nothing began teasing a new product on social media featuring the "(b)" branding. The teaser followed the company's confirmation that it would not launch a new CMF phone this year. Now, Nothing has seemingly confirmed that a new Phone (4b) series is on the way. In a new video teaser shared on X, Nothing India has all but confirmed the arrival of the Phone (4b) series while also offering a glimpse of its design. Meanwhile, a microsite has also gone live on Flipkart that further teases the “(b)” branding. The teaser shows a sketch of a handset which suggests the Phone (4b)...

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When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic, who benefits?

On the new episode of Equity, we discussed what actually prompted the administration's latest moves against Anthropic, and what this might mean for the AI ecosystem.

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Beyond Siri: Here are the practical AI features coming to your iPhone in iOS 27

Siri’s AI overhaul may have grabbed the headlines at WWDC, but some of Apple’s most useful AI features are arriving elsewhere in iOS 27.

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Deals: Samsung's latest Galaxy Z foldables discounted, iPhone 17 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro, Xiaomi 17T Pro also on sale

With Samsung's next-generation foldables expected to arrive next month, the current Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 continue to be sold at discounted prices. Several other Samsung phones have also received price cuts, alongside Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi's 17T series. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is eligible for a £200 discount during checkout, whereas the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip7 gets £150 off its original price. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 £200 off Read our review ...

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Motorola Edge 70 Pro in for review

This is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro. It launched back in April, and it costs €540 with 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Depending on the location, there are a few Pantone colors to choose from: Titan, Zinfandel, Lily White, and Tea. In the box, you'll find the phone, a USB-C cable, and a hard case with MagSafe, which is a nice touch. In keeping with its moniker, the Edge 70 Pro is thin and light, measuring just over 7mm and 190 grams. It's also curved on both sides, which isn't the norm for a slab phone these days. We like the phone's feel in the hand, though it's a bit slippery,...

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Early Prime Day deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra, S25 Ultra, Poco F8 Ultra and X8 Pro Max price cuts

Prime Day is next week – it will run from June 23 to the 26th. However, Amazon Germany has already started offering early Prime Day deals. You need a subscription for these, but the free trial will work just fine. There is a mix of old and new models below, though, usually, the newer model makes more sense. Also, more often than not, the upgrade to the higher storage tier is quite cheap and well worth taking. We’ll start with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and S25 Ultra – check out our in-depth comparison if you need help deciding between these two. In short, the 2026 Ultra brings Privacy...

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RugOne Xlink 7 hands-on review

We love the outdoors, and what better time to get back to hiking? Naturally, we can’t go without some tech and RugOne, part of the Ulefone family, sent us their Xlink 7. Well, they actually sent us two of them, and we got to test them out as intended. So, what is the Xlink 7 anyway? Well, it’s a walkie-talkie. But not the type you may have played around with as a kid. This is an “AI 4G communicator” with “unlimited range” as RugOne puts it. A modern-day walkie-talkie complete with a rugged and waterproof build, unlimited 4G connectivity, and as “mandatory” for any device in 2026 -...

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Redmi Turbo 5 is now on sale in India

The Redmi Turbo 5, launched in India earlier this week, is now on sale through Xiaomi's Indian website, Amazon.in, and Xiaomi Retail stores across the country. The Redmi Turbo 5 comes in Turbo White, Nitro Blue, and Asphalt Black colors in India with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR37,999 and INR40,999, respectively. Redmi Turbo 5's color options The Redmi Turbo 5 is powered by the Dimensity 8500 Ultra SoC, runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3, and packs a 6.59" 120Hz 1,268p AMOLED display. The Turbo 5 features three cameras - a 50MP primary, an 8MP...

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OnePlus N6's charging speed officially confirmed, chipset revealed by Geekbench

OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus N6 on June 30 as the first smartphone in its new N Series. The brand already showed us the N6 in two colors and confirmed that it will pack an 8,000 mAh battery. Now, OnePlus has confirmed how fast the smartphone will charge. In a post on X, OnePlus India revealed that the N6 will support 45W SuperVOOC charging, enabling 1.7 hours of video playback with a 5-minute charge. The video shared by OnePlus also suggests the N6 will support reverse wired charging, but it's unclear how fast the smartphone will charge other devices. You’ll spend more time choosing...

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Here's how much the Apple iPhone 18 Pro could cost due to memory price hike

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently said that the company could raise the prices of some of its products due to the ongoing memory shortage, which has led to higher memory prices. While Apple hasn't revealed how much its products will cost, a new report by The Wall Street Journal and research firm TechInsights estimates the price of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. According to TechInsights' estimates, the iPhone 17 Pro with 12GB DRAM cost Apple $39 last year. The same amount of RAM on the base model of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, expected to have 256GB storage onboard, could cost Apple $145. The 256GB...

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The US says ASML’s top chip tool may be in China. ASML says it isn’t

There's a commercial logic that cuts against the idea that ASML would risk its export license to arm a Chinese customer.

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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 series tipped to be more expensive

According to a new rumor, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 lineup could launch with higher price tags than its predecessors. The company is expected to unveil its next-generation foldables next month. Citing European and Asian sales channels, the leak claims Samsung has increased the starting prices of the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8. Leaked Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra render The leak attributes the price hike to a combination of internal and external factors. Although the leak doesn’t mention it, the increase in price is likely due to the ongoing rise in RAM...

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Apple opens up iOS to third-party app stores in Brazil

Following the EU and Japan, Brazil has now forced Apple to open up iOS to third-party app stores and non-Apple payment processing for developers. App developers can now use alternative app stores in Brazil to distribute their apps, and they can also process payments made for apps and games and in-app purchases outside of Apple's payment system. Just like every other time it's been forced to do something like this in the past, Apple is once again highlighting how these changes "open new avenues for malware, fraud, scams, and privacy and security risks". All alternative app stores will...

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Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 hands-on review

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Apple reportedly considering price hikes as memory prices surge

Several smartphone makers have already increased the prices of their devices amid rising RAM and flash storage chip costs. While companies like Apple and Samsung have so far absorbed the higher component costs, a new report claims Apple can no longer avoid the price increases. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, based on an exclusive interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook, the company is expected to raise the prices of some of its products in the near future. Apple CEO Tim Cook at WWDC 23. Source @tim_cook While Cook did not reveal when the price hikes will take effect or...

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The new Honor Watch 6 packs a massive 980mAh battery in a slender 10.8mm body

The new Honor Watch 6 has a massive 980mAh battery, which can last up to 35 days in typical usage. The watch also has a lighter and slimmer body, a brighter display and improved health and sports tracking features. The Watch 6 body is made of recycled aluminum alloy with 316L stainless steel elements. It weighs 41g and measures 10.8mm thick – this is particularly impressive when compared against something like the Honor Watch 5 Ultra, which was 11g heavier (it weighs 52g), a bit thicker (11.4mm) and has only a 480mAh battery capacity. We say “only”, but 500mAh or so is actually pretty...

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Honor X80 Pro Max will sport a 10,000-nit display

Honor is set to unveil the X80 Pro Max in China on June 22. Ahead of the launch, the company has confirmed that the phone will feature its largest battery to date and has already revealed its design and color options. It has now shared details about the handset's display. The Honor X80 Pro Max will feature an industry-first display capable of reaching 10,000 nits of peak brightness. Alongside its massive 11,000mAh battery, the display will be one of the phone's standout features. Honor also revealed that the panel will offer a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and ultra-slim...

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Google expands Parental Controls and Family Link features with Android 17

Google introduced its new Android Parental Controls set of features alongside the Pixel 10 series last year, but they will be reaching more Android phones with Android 17. The new controls will give parents more control over their kids' phones and their digital wellbeing. Parental Controls are built into Android's Settings menu and offer a convenient way to track your kids' screen time, create a downtime schedule, apply Google Play app filters and limit the time spent on specific apps. Blocking apps altogether is also an option. For instance, parents can set up an automatic...

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Samsung teams up with Spider-Man to promote its foldables

On July 31, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will have its premiere in cinemas all across the world. In the movie, Spider-Man will be using a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, while Ned Leeds, another character, will try to locate him using a Galaxy Z Fold and a Galaxy Watch. To celebrate the paid product placement, Samsung has released the image you can see below, which could be showing the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. This will be the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold7 from last year, if the latest rumors are to be believed. It has the same aspect ratio, while the Galaxy Z Fold8 launching alongside the...

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Android 17 stable update is rolling out to Pixel phones

Google has officially begun rolling out the stable Android 17 update to eligible Pixel devices, the company announced in a blog post. The update will also be seeded to supported phones from other Android manufacturers throughout 2026. Alongside, Google has released the Android 17 source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). The Android 17 stable update is being rolled out to Pixel 6 and later phones. Google notes that select ‘advanced’ Android devices will receive Gemini Intelligence later this summer. Android 17 brings several new features to Pixel phones such as the App...

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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Reality Elite as its next-gen XR platform

Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon Reality Elite as its next-gen XR platform to redefine what's possible in spatial computing, as it's designed to power immersive spatial computing experiences and deliver advanced on-device AI performance. The Snapdragon Reality Elite will power high-performance all‑in‑one video-see-through (VST) headsets and lightweight tethered optical-see-through (OST) devices. It also brings powerful generative AI capabilities to devices, as it features up to 48 TOPS of AI processing to support advanced AI models, including large language models (LLMs) and large vision...

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Redmi K90 Ultra to be unveiled this month, pre-orders go live

Redmi has officially confirmed the launch of the K90 Ultra in China. Alongside the announcement, the company has revealed the phone's expected price range and opened pre-reservations in the country. In a post on Weibo, Redmi confirmed that the K90 Ultra will debut in China later this month. Separately, Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing revealed that the handset will be positioned below the K90 Max in the lineup and will carry a price tag of around CNY 3,000. The Redmi K90 Ultra is being positioned as a performance-focused smartphone with flagship-grade hardware designed specifically...

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Samsung is now testing One UI 9 for the Galaxy A16 5G

Samsung released the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy A16 5G last month, and it has now begun testing the Android 17-based One UI 9 for the smartphone. [#InlinePriceWidget,13346,1#] The One UI 9 build for the Galaxy A16 5G spotted on Samsung's server has firmware version A166BXXU8EZF1 and is being tested for the European market. However, don't expect the smartphone to receive One UI 9 beta or stable update anytime soon, as Samsung has already rolled out One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series, which is likely to receive the stable update first. Samsung Galaxy A16...

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Malaysia’s AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions

Respond.io, one of Malaysia startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat.

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Tecno Spark 50 Pro unboxing and hands-on

Following the Tecno Spark 50 5G and Spark 50 4G, Tecno unveiled the Pro member of the series. We have the Spark 50 Pro with us, so let's see what it's all about. Let's start by opening the box and see what's inside it. Unboxing the Tecno Spark 50 Pro The device ships along with a USB-A to USB-C cable used for charging and data transfer, a compatible Tecno charger rated at up to 60W and a soft-touch silicone case that matches the device's color. The Spark 50 Pro's design, especially the Dynamic Orange, is quite reminiscent of the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max. You can also get it...

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The HMD Vibe 2 5G is getting a 6/128GB variant in India tomorrow

The HMD Vibe 2 5G launched in India in late May and it was supposed to have up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB storage, though only 4/64GB and 4/128GB variants were available. A month later, the company is almost ready to offer the top-specced model too. It will be available from Flipkart starting tomorrow (June 16) at 12pm. It is priced at ₹17,000 (showing as a 32% discount from ₹25,000), which converts to $180 / €155. However, during the launch, it will be available at a special price of ₹15,000. The phone is also listed on HMD.com, however, it is out of stock (all SKUs, even the ones with...

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Honor X70 Pro Max silently launched with an 8,560mAh battery

Ahead of next week's X80 Pro Max launch, Honor has quietly introduced the new X70 Pro Max in China. The Honor X70 Pro Max comes with a 6.79-inch AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2640×1200 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness, and 1.3mm slim and uniform bezels. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Enhanced edition chipset, paired with the Adreno 810 GPU. The handset gets 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. It runs Android 16-based MagicOS 10.0. The phone features a 50MP primary rear camera housed inside a circular module. For selfies,...

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The AI layoff wave is becoming a powder keg

What makes this combustible: at the very moment that tens of thousands of workers are being shown the door, a small cohort of AI insiders is becoming wealthy on a scale that's hard to comprehend.

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vivo X Fold6 camera and display specs officially revealed, to support teleconverter

Last week, vivo confirmed that its upcoming foldable, the vivo X Fold6, will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition chipset. The company has now unveiled key details about its cameras and displays. While vivo has yet to announce a launch date, it has revealed new details about the X Fold6. The foldable will feature an 8.02-inch inner display built using Samsung's M14 luminous material. According to vivo, the panel can reach a peak brightness of 5,000 nits while also supporting a 1-nit ultra-low brightness mode. It has also received TÜV Rheinland Global Eye...

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