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Google plans to prioritize scaling its Gemini AI for consumers in the new year, CEO Sundar Pichai told employees during a strategy meeting held earlier this month. The company is facing increased competition from rivals like Perplexity and OpenAI as emerging AI technologies reinvent web search. The company has come under added scrutiny from federal regulators as well this year. “I think 2025 will be critical,” Pichai remarked to employees assembled at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, as well as those attending virtually. “I think it’s really important we internalize the urgency of this moment, and need to move…
Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite as its newest flagship mobile processor at the Snapdragon Summit 2024 in October and the rumour mill suggests that the development of its successor could already be underway. According to a tipster’s recent claims, the next-generation chipset, dubbed Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, could have an accelerated launch timeline. Further, the flagship mobile processor is suggested to come with improvements related to GPU performance courtesy of TSMC’s new fabrication process.Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Launch Timeline, UpgradesIn a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) shared details about…
Are you still on the hunt for headphone deals as the holiday season draws to a close? You may want to check out this offer from Amazon for the Beats Solo 4, which are on sale with a 35% discount. From their original price of $200, they’re down to a more affordable $130. You’ll need to be quick in completing your purchase for these wireless headphones though — with Beats among the most popular brands in the space, it’s possible that the stocks up for sale run out extremely soon. Hurry if you want to pocket the $70 in savings!…
Vivo Y200+ has been introduced in China as the latest variant in the Vivo Y200 series, which was initially unveiled in May this year. The smartphone is equipped with a dual rear camera setup headlined by a 50-megapixel main camera. The handset is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM. It runs on Android 14 with OriginOS 4 skin on top. The phone comes with an IP64 rating against dust and splash ingress and has a 7.99mm profile. Vivo Y200+ Price, Colour OptionsThe price of the Vivo Y200+ in China starts at CNY…
While trade wars, tariffs, and wavering subsidies are very much in the cards for the auto industry in 2025, global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are still expected to rise substantially next year, according to S&P Global Mobility. “2025 is shaping up to be ultra-challenging for the auto industry, as key regional demand factors limit demand potential and the new U.S. administration adds fresh uncertainty from day one,” says Colin Couchman, executive director of global light vehicle forecasting for S&P Global Mobility. In the U.S., the incoming Trump administration is reportedly planning to end the $7,500 tax incentive on the purchase…
iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 series have received discounts through Vijay Sales as part of its Apple Days sale in India. The special discount sale, which is live for another few days until January 5, brings deducted prices for MacBook Air, iPad, Apple Watch and more. There is also a bank-based discount of up to Rs. 10,000.Vijay Sales Apple Days Sale OffersApple’s new iPhone 16 is listed for a discounted price tag of Rs. 66,900 instead of its retail price of Rs. 79,900 in the ongoing Vijay Sales Apple Days sale. The iPhone 16 Plus is available for Rs. 75,490, down…
Table of Contents Table of Contents Polartherm X-8 Thermal Paste for CPUs & GPUs Polartherm X-10 Thermal Paste for CPUs & GPUs If you’ve come across this article, we’re guessing you already know what thermal paste can do. But if you’re not in the know, we’ll break it down. Thermal paste (also known as thermal compound or thermal grease) is used in CPUs and GPUs. A quality thermal paste is meant to improve heat transfer between the processor or graphics chip and the heat sink. Since processors typically generate significant heat during operation, thermal paste fills microscopic gaps between the…
iQOO Z9 Turbo Long Battery Life Version is confirmed to launch in China in January. The company has announced the launch date of the new variant of the iQOO Z9 Turbo, which was initially unveiled in the country in April alongside the iQOO Z9 and iQOO Z9x. The design and key features of the upcoming edition of the handset will be similar to the existing model, except for the battery size. iQOO has confirmed that the phone will get a 6,400mAh battery.iQOO Z9 Turbo Long Battery Life Version LaunchThe iQOO Z9 Turbo Long Battery Life Version will launch in China and be available for a…
Aquaman has left the building. After starring as Arthur Curry/Aquaman in the DCEU, Jason Momoa will return in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe as Lobo. Momoa will debut as Lobo in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. On his Instagram, Momoa shared a quote from a previous interview when he expressed his admiration for Lobo. Please enable Javascript to view this content “So Lobo was… I collect comics, and I don’t do so much anymore, but he was always my favorite, and I always wanted to play Lobo, because I’m like, ‘Hello? It’s the perfect role,’” Momoa said. “I mean, listen.…
Table of Contents Table of Contents 7. Mean Girls (2024) 6. Drive-Away Dolls (2024) 5. The Idea of You (2024) 4. The Fall Guy (2024) 3. A Real Pain (2024) 2. Hit Man (2024) 1. My Old Ass (2024) Movie comedies are in an interesting place heading out of 2024. The golden age of theatrical comedy is definitely over, but there are still plenty of movies getting made that have a comedic bent to them. Even so, comedies are not as common as they once were, so it can be tough to find great ones unless you’re actively seeking them…