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Although AMD APUs appear in some of the best gaming handhelds, the latest Strix Point chips are still hard to find in new releases. However, the new OneXFly F1 Pro is making a debut with the Ryzen AI HX 370 chip, and according to a benchmark in Black Myth: Wukong, it managed to average an impressive 58 frames per second (fps) at a 15-watt thermal design power (TDP). That’s an impressive result, but digging deeper reveals that AAA gaming on the go is still not without any sacrifice. The OneXFly F1 Pro comes with the Ryzen AI HX 370, which…
Realme GT 7 Pro was launched in China on Monday. The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s new octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM. It is backed by a 6,500mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support. The handset comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. It is equipped with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX906 main camera alongside a wide-angle as well as a periscope telephoto shooter. The Realme GT 7 Pro is confirmed to launch in India on November 26.Realme GT 7 Pro Price, AvailabilityRealme GT 7 Pro price in China…
X (formerly known as Twitter) announced the roll out of a new block function on Sunday. The social media platform first announced the decision to change the way block works last month. With the new system, blocked users can see the profile, posts, as well as followers and following lists of the users who had blocked them. Several users of the platform expressed their concern over the move highlighting the threat to their safety as well as the higher potential of content theft.X Begins Rolling Out Updated Block FunctionBlocking users on social media platforms has always worked the same way.…
“The Oura Ring 4, paired with its excellent companion app, is the best smart ring package available today.” Pros Beautiful finishes Comprehensive sensor array and data Reliable syncing and app Clear data presentation Helpful general advice Cons Finicky sizing Subscription required I’ve made no secret about wearing the Oura Ring smart ring for many years. I am definitely a fan of the product, as is made clear by this longevity, but don’t take this to mean I’ll go easy on the new Oura Ring 4. Because of my familiarity, I’m probably harder to impress and certainly better equipped to recognize…
Samsung Galaxy S25 series is confirmed to launch in the first half of 2025. Now, a tipster suggests that Samsung’s purported flagship smartphone lineup will come with support for Android’s A/B over-the-air (OTA) update system via two separate partitions which makes the process of downloading and installing software updates more seamless. This system allows the user to continue using the device even when the update is being installed, without any downtime.A/B System Updates on Samsung Galaxy S25 SeriesIn a post on X (formerly Twitter), tipster @chunvn8888 suggested that the purported Samsung Galaxy S25 series will support A/B system updates. It…
If you enjoy reading, then you probably have an e-reader, such as an Amazon Kindle. Those who just need a basic e-reader are likely to be checking out the base model Kindle, and Amazon just updated the lineup with fresh models. So how is the new Kindle (2024), especially if you already have the Kindle (2022)? Let’s break it down. Amazon Kindle (2024) vs. Kindle (2022): specs Kindle (2024) Kindle (2022) Dimensions 6.2 x 4.3 x 0.32 inches 157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm 6.2 x 4.3 x 0.32 inches 157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm Weight 5.56 ounces 158…
Xiaomi 15 series with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC was unveiled last month, however the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to launch early next year as the third model in the series. Despite the potential launch being months away, details about the quad camera setup of the phone have surfaced on the Web. A new leak suggests that the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will have a 50-megapixel main sensor with larger focal length. This could enhance the low-light performance of the Ultra model.Xiaomi 15 Ultra Camera Specifications Leaked According to a Weibo post by known tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese), the Xiaomi 15 Ultra…
Anthropic released another new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its chatbot Claude on Friday. The feature, dubbed PDF image understanding, now allows Claude to see and process images embedded within PDF files including charts and graphics. This capability has been added to the recently released Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI model. The company claims that this ability will allow the chatbot to accurately understand complex documents and offer better analysis of the data. The Anthropic application packaging interface (API) also supports PDF inputs. This feature is available in beta.Anthropic Releases PDF Image Understanding for ClaudeIn its support documents, Anthropic detailed the…
“Slitterhead is the most creative action game that I’ve played this year, but it’s also deeply flawed.” Pros Extremely creative Thought-provoking narrative Body-hopping mechanic is novel Cons Lack of voice acting in key scenes Underbaked combat Extremely repetitive When a lauded creator goes independent to create their own project, the results are always fascinating. More importantly, they’re typically quite weird. We’ve previously seen this with games like Death Stranding, but Slitterhead is the latest entry into that eccentric pantheon. Slitterhead is a new action horror game from Keiichiro Toyama, the director behind classics like the first Silent Hill, Siren, and…
Most flagship phones these days boast some level of water resistance, and you’ll find “IP ratings” on everything from the Apple iPhone 16 to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. But that got us wondering: Just what do manufacturers mean when they use terms like “waterproof” and “water-resistant?” What constitutes a “rugged” device? Just how many times can you drop your phone in the toilet before you can expect it to bite the dust? As it turns out, some terms that describe a phone’s ruggedness are actually standardized, and there’s a whole lot more to them than meets the eye. IP…