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Tuesday, Feb 13

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Arm stock price sees up to 93% rise since February quarterly earnings release

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On Monday, February 12, the stock price of Arm soared by 93% since the British chip designer and developer released the quarterly financial data on February 8. What's more interesting is that the shares saw a significant 29% surge on…

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AMD Ryzen 7 8700g delid turns mid-tier CPU into peppy powerhouse with liquid metal

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Overclocking master Der8auer tears into the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G with impressive results, netting a 25 °C reduction in operating temperatures and a massive jump in performance, bringing it close to the performance of the Ryzen 7 7700X.

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Nintendo Switch 2 will get five big SEGA games, claims a known leaker

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Even though the Nintendo Switch 2 is yet to be officially announced, SEGA reportedly plans to release five big games announced at The Game Awards for the upcoming gaming handheld. This report comes from a known leaker named Midori (…

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Audacity adds AI audio editing capabilities thanks to free Intel OpenVINO plugins

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Audacity has added AI audio editing capabilities thanks to Intel’s free OpenVINO plugins. These plugins add AI-powered noise suppression, speech transcription, music generation and remixing, and music separation to the freeware sound…

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Write like an Egyptian: Unicode 16.0 Alpha introduces almost 4000 Egyptian hieroglyphs and several retro gaming characters

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Researchers will be pleased about Unicode 16.0, which introduces a very high number of Egyptian hieroglyphs into the standard. But there are also numerous new features for retrogamers in the first alpha version.

Fujifilm X100VI takes centre stage on February 20 as X-Pro4, X-E5 pushed back to later release date

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It appears as though the more expensive, “professional” Fujifilm X-Pro4 and the more flexible, affordable X-E5 are taking a backseat to the Fujifilm X100VI. The two interchangeable-lens cameras will allegedly not launch on the same day as…

Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada combines the smallest GeForce RTX 4000 GPU with 16 GB VRAM and 70W TGP

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Nvidia has just presented a particularly economical professional graphics card, the RTX 2000 Ada, that runs on a modern "Ada Lovelace" GPU with a power loss of just 70 watts, making power cables superfluous. Thanks to 16 GB VRAM, the GPU…

Better gaming performance in Windows 11 24H2: Microsoft AI Super Resolution competes with DLSS and FSR

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Microsoft may soon make choosing the right graphics card easier, as Windows 11 24H2, an AI-based alternative to Nvidia Deep Learning Super Sampling that is said to flexible in utilizing the hardware of various GPU manufacturers, will be…

Monday, Feb 12

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Leica SL3 to be launched soon with new 60 MP full-frame sensor and anti-counterfeiting feature

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A rumor from a reliable source has specified the launch date of the Leica SL3 and attests to a series of exciting upgrades for the full-frame system camera. First and foremost, the 60-MP sensor from the Leica M11 is said to be installed…

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Compact Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop with 120Hz OLED display hits record-low price thanks to 28% discount

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Deal | The attractive 14-inch model of the Legion Slim 5 has never been cheaper as Best Buy is granting a large $420 discount on the Lenovo gaming laptop, which sports the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, an RTX 4060 and a beautiful 2.8K OLED screen.

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Dell G16 with RTX 4070 and Core i9 drops by $400 in Amazon's limited-time gaming laptop sale

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Deal | The Dell G16 7630 also features a 165Hz QHD display and 16GB of RAM. Thanks to a welcome 25% discount, Dell's gaming laptop is an enticing option for gamers who are in the market for an RTX 4070-powered machine.

Philips 9000 series new USB power bank with 27,000mAh capacity arrives

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Philips has unveiled its new 9000 series USB power bank in China. The accessory has a USB-A output and two USB-C ports supporting up to 140W PD 3.1 charging. Other features of the portable charger include a 27,000mAh capacity, a built-in…

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First free in-flight Starlink satellite Internet service from a major carrier takes off

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The Starlink for Aviation business tier comes with a rather high $150,000 hardware cost and the monthly subscription rate is $25,000. Despite those price tags, one major airline will be offering free in-flight Starlink Internet.

Elon Musk justifies Model Y price drop with seasonal demand as he also 'pays full price for a Tesla'

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After bringing the Model Y prices down to Model 3 Highland levels at some places, and even below with the US tax credit, Elon Musk now explains why. Still, he says, 'everyone pays full price for a Tesla.'

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Vivo V30 Pro turns up on Geekbench with Dimensity 8200 and Android 14

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Vivo is thought to launch a Pro version of the V30 smartphone for the global market soon. Now, the same rumored device has allegedly surfaced on Geekbench with a mid-range Dimensity processor to go with a healthy amount of RAM. It might…

Overclocked AMD Radeon 780M iGPU on Ryzen 7 8700G gains up to 61.14% performance boost

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An overclocker named SkatterBencher has tried out different overclocking strategies with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. After testing different methods, including manual AMD Radeon 780M, CPU, and RAM overclock, SkatterBencher gained up to 61.14%…

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Xiaomi 14 Ultra global release officially confirmed by pre-launch coupon discounts

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Some of Xiaomi's sub-divisions are already offering Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra coupon discounts. The appearance of the codes also confirms the upcoming global release of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra successor, which Xiaomi has scheduled for…

Huawei Mate 70 series tipped for late 2024 launch with 1-inch cameras and new compact version

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The Mate 60 series consists of the most premium non-foldable smartphones currently sold by Huawei. However, their successors are now said to come with upgrades to rival even the iPhone 16 series in 2024. One of them might also come for the…

Pre-launch leaks all but end the chance of a Xiaomi 14 Pro global release

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Xiaomi is gearing up for its next global smartphone releases, which may also coincide with the announcement of a new smartwatch running Wear OS. However, various recent leaks effectively confirm that the Xiaomi 14 Pro will remain stuck in…

Intel teases new Meteor Lake gaming handheld following ONEXPLAYER X1 and MSI Claw announcements

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It seems that a third gaming handheld based around Intel Meteor Lake silicon is on the horizon. Soon joining the ranks of the ONEXPLAYER X1 and MSI Claw, the unnamed device is produced by Tulpar and appears to have a much simpler design…

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Elon Musk denies Starlink being sold to Russia

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There have been some claims made that Starlink terminals have made their way into Russian hands and are being used, specifically in parts of occupied Ukraine. Both Elon Musk and SpaceX have made statements on X asserting that no direct or…

Meta's OK-Robot can tidy up a room without any help

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OK-Robot, a new AI system, enables robots to tidy up homes that are new to them. The system recognises objects and puts them in the right place. OK-Robot still struggles in very cluttered rooms, but Meta's project is much more successful…

Xiaomi 14 Ultra to debut before global launch with exclusive titanium and 1 TB of storage variant

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According to various reports, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra may actually debut in China before Xiaomi's next global hardware launch event. Additionally, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra successor is rumoured to arrive in Xiaomi's home market with an exclusive…

Skull and Bones as the first "AAAA" game: Ubisoft justifies high price by inventing a new level of quality

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After the open beta, players have mixed feelings about the new pirate MMO Skull and Bones. Ubisoft is still more than convinced and justifies the high price by attributing a whole new level of quality to the game.

Vivo X Fold3 Pro tipped to launch as next-level flagship foldable smartphone in dodgy new leak

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Vivo is said to launch a Pro version of its X Fold-series smartphone in 2024. This rumor has gained momentum now that the OEM has added 2 new 5G devices to the official MIIT database in China. Do the handsets really pack ultra-premium…

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Affordable MSI Bravo 15 gaming laptop with RTX 4060 GPU and Ryzen 9 7940HS drops by whopping 23% on Newegg

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Deal | The MSI Bravo 15 with a Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, an RTX 4060 laptop board, and a 144 Hz FHD display can now be had for less than $1000. The discounted price is a massive $300 below the list rate and, as a result, the laptop presents a…

Leak: Android 14 QPR3 or Android 15 gets "Easy Pre-set" mode

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Modern smartphones can be difficult to set up and use for people who are not very familiar with technology. Google should make the detour via smartphones for seniors or feature phones unnecessary in the future and introduce an Easy Pre-set…

Google Clips: Time for a relaunch?

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CheckMag | Google Clips wasn't a success, but with recent advancements, updated specs, and additional features, Google might want to bring this product back to the market.

Glowing houseplants: Pre-order in the USA for spring

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It is definitely energy-saving. Genetically modified petunias light up thanks to built-in bioluminescence, which replaces the good old night light and saves electricity at the same time. But the different ways of dealing with risks are…

Details of new Xiaomi smartwatch surface as cheaper Galaxy Watch6 and Pixel Watch 2 rival

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Xiaomi is preparing another crack at established Wear OS options, whether that be the Galaxy Watch6, Pixel Watch 2 or the TicWatch Pro 5. Based on leaked retailer listings, Xiaomi's next smartwatch will arrive for about €200 but with the…