HP bets on wired: RJ45 returns to ZBook 8 G1i 14 laptop
HP revives the RJ45 Ethernet port on select business laptops: ZBook 8 G1i 14 gets wired connectivity while EliteBook 8 G1a 14 skips it. A smart choice for IT.
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Borderlands 4 on M4 MacBook Air via CrossOver: grim fps
Borderlands 4 on Apple Silicon: M4 MacBook Air hits 10–20 fps via CrossOver with heat and throttling, while an M4 Max MacBook Pro runs high settings at 60 fps.
YouTube tests AI lip-sync for dubbed videos in pilot rollout
YouTube is piloting AI lip-sync that aligns mouth movements with translated audio, expanding auto-dubbing. Limited to 1080p, 5 languages, and select creators.
Android Auto 15.2 update breaks Quick Controls for many
Users report that Android Auto 15.2 disables Quick Controls, leaving the widget unusable except on horizontal bars. Is it a bug or Google retiring the feature?
iQOO Neo 11: 2K 144Hz OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 7500mAh 100W
Explore iQOO Neo 11 with 2K 144 Hz OLED (BOE Q10+), Snapdragon 8 Elite, OriginOS 6 on Android 16, 7500 mAh battery with 100 W charging, and a 50 MP OIS camera.
Intel Panther Lake CPUs leak: Core Ultra X/H/U detailed
HWMonitor 1.60 lists Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra X, H and U chips for CES 2026, built on 18A with Xe3 iGPU up to 50% faster and a focus on efficiency and AI.
China's first AI traffic lights go live on a digital road
China Telecom rolls out AI-controlled traffic lights on Xiongan's digital road, optimizing signal timing in real time for faster traffic and safer crossings.
Noise Master Buds Max: Bose-tuned ANC headphones in India
Discover Noise Master Buds Max: Bose-tuned over-ear headphones with adaptive ANC (40 dB), LHDC 5.0, Bluetooth 5.4, 60-hour battery and a ₹9,999 price in India.
macOS 26.1 beta hints at Pro Display XDR with Center Stage
Developers found macOS 26.1 beta references to a Pro Display XDR with a built-in Center Stage and Desk View camera, hinting at a next-gen pro monitor upgrade.
TSMC's 1.4 nm A14 node: no High-NA, Taichung, mass prod 2028
TSMC readies its 1.4 nm A14 node with a Taichung fab, skipping High-NA EUV for multi-patterning. Mass production in 2028 and up to 30% lower power for chips.
Redmi K90 Pro hits Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Redmi K90 Pro hits Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16GB RAM and scores. Leaks suggest 6.59-inch OLED, 7,500 mAh, 100W/50W charging and 50 MP camera.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: most affordable model leaks
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is tipped as the brand's most affordable smartphone, with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage and signature design. Global launch expected by 2025.
Google Pixel 10 October update causes crashes: what to do
After the October update, Google Pixel 10 phones are crashing on launch. See user reports, temporary workarounds, and why you should wait for a stable fix.
vivo X300 Pro camera kits: pro grip, telephoto lens, more
vivo debuts X300 Pro accessories: a pro shooting grip, a 2.35x telephoto lens bundle, and a 16GB+1TB set with satellite. From $100; sales start Oct 17.
Android security goes under NDA: Google changes disclosures
Google now withholds Android vulnerability details for up to 3 months, sending patches first to OEMs under NDA, impacting security researchers and custom ROMs.
vivo X300 unveiled: Dimensity 9500, 200MP zoom, 4,399 yuan
Explore vivo X300 and X300 Pro: Dimensity 9500, V3+ NPU, 200MP periscope, 6.31-inch LTPO OLED 120Hz, 6,040 mAh battery, 90W/40W charge. From 4,399 yuan.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4: early leaks hint at AI and redesign
Early details on Samsung Galaxy Buds 4: One UI 8.5 icon hints at a rounded redesign, silicone tips, improved ANC, battery, and AI, debuting with Galaxy S26.
Nubia Z80 Ultra launches Oct 22: new cameras, 144Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra launches October 22 in China with a revamped camera array (18–140 mm, 50x hybrid zoom), Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 144 Hz OLED and a 7,100 mAh battery.
Rollme PowerMax smartwatch: 35-day battery for $29.99
Rollme PowerMax smartwatch: 1,100 mAh battery up to 35 days, 5ATM/MIL-STD durability, Bluetooth 5.2 calling, and essential health tracking for just $29.99.
OPPO Reno 15 Pro Max: 1.5K LTPO, HP5 camera, Dimensity 9400
OPPO Reno 15 Pro Max preview: 6.78-inch LTPO 1.5K, Dimensity 9400, HP5 50 MP camera trio, 6,500 mAh, Wi-Fi 7, ColorOS 16, China late-2025, global 2026.