OnePlus 15 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: overheating in 3DMark
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FT: Apple weighs Tim Cook succession as early as next year
Financial Times reports Apple is advancing CEO succession plans, with Tim Cook's exit possible next year. Timeline isn't final; John Ternus is a top pick.
Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 ruined by snapped modular PCIe connector
A $10,000 Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 was rendered useless when its modular PCIe connector snapped in transit. With no spare parts from Nvidia, repair is impossible.
Huawei MatePad Edge 2-in-1 with HarmonyOS to launch Nov 25
Huawei MatePad Edge, a premium HarmonyOS 2-in-1, launches Nov 25 with a 14.2-inch OLED, Kirin 9xxx, keyboard and stylus, dual-fan cooling, and up to 24GB/1TB.
Unisoc T9300 5G chipset: faster imaging, smoother gaming
Discover the Unisoc T9300 5G chipset: 6 nm octa-core with Mali-G57, 3GPP Rel 17, NTN, 200 MP imaging, FHD+ 144 Hz, and Miracle Gaming for smoother play.
Lenovo Legion gaming tablets: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 8 Elite
Leak: Lenovo's 2026 Legion gaming tablets use Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and 8 Elite, with 8.8-inch 3K 165 Hz 16:10 display, 9,000 mAh battery vapor chamber cooling.
Apple hit with $634M verdict in Masimo patent fight
A California jury ruled Apple infringed Masimo patents tied to Apple Watch blood-oxygen tracking, awarding $634M. Apple disputes the claims and plans to appeal.
Half-Life 3 closer than ever amid Valve hardware push
Insiders claim Half-Life 3 (HLX) is nearing a reveal, potentially tied to Valve's Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller, priming a hardware launch.
DIY Steam Machine hits 1440p: ETA Prime’s $600 build
ETA Prime builds a $600–650 SteamOS Steam Machine with a Ryzen 5 5600 and RX 6600, hitting 60 FPS at 1440p with FSR and setting a high bar for Valve in tests.
Honor 500 Pro leak: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 8,000 mAh battery
Honor 500 Pro hits Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 16 GB RAM and Android 16. 6.55-inch OLED, 8,000 mAh battery, 100 W charging, 200 MP camera, and more.
Red Dead Redemption comes to mobile with Undead Nightmare
Rockstar brings Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare to iOS and Android on Dec 2, with mobile-friendly controls and GOTY content. Age rating: 18+. More.
Google Play adds XR category, boosting Samsung Galaxy XR
Google Play now features an XR category with headset-specific ratings and reviews, making it easier to find Android XR apps and boosting interest in Galaxy XR.
Google Phone adds native call recording to Pixel 6+
Google's Phone app (v198+) enables native call recording on Pixel 6 and newer on Android 14. Learn how to toggle it and where Call Notes rolls out today.
Xiaomi's stable HyperOS 3 (Android 16) hits 13 devices
Xiaomi begins stable HyperOS 3 rollout on Android 16 for 13 devices, including Xiaomi 14, MIX Fold 4, MIX Flip and Redmi K70. POCO F7 and Redmi Note 14 next.
Android to get Google’s NameDrop-style Contact Exchange
Google tests a NameDrop-style Contact Exchange for Android, letting phones share a number or email with a tap using NFC/gestures. Leak spotted in Play Services.
Volkswagen myVW adds Apple Watch, Wear OS remote control
VW expands the myVW app with Apple Watch and Wear OS support, letting drivers check EV charge, start charging, precondition climate, lock/unlock, and locate car.
ASUS ROG Matrix RTX 5090 Anniversary: limited preorders
ASUS opens preorders for the ROG Matrix RTX 5090 Anniversary Edition at €4,099 in Europe. Limited to 1,000 units, with 800 W headroom and advanced cooling.
OnePlus 15R leaks: specs, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, launch soon
All we know about the OnePlus 15R: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 power, 1.5K 165 Hz OLED, 8,000 mAh battery with 100 W, cameras and features, plus expected global launch.
Gigabyte RTX 5090 mod hits 808W with dual 12V-2x6 connectors
Enthusiast pushes Gigabyte RTX 5090 AORUS Stealth: dual 12V-2x6 connectors, shunt mod, 808 W draw, liquid cooling, 3.2 GHz clocks, even connector thermals.
Budget win: Galaxy A16 5G gets One UI 8 on Android 16
Samsung speeds up updates: the budget Galaxy A16 5G now runs One UI 8 on Android 16, with two upgrades delivered and four more promised for long-term support.