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  iPhone Hardware 'Subscription' Service Project Reportedly Scrapped by Apple

  Apple has reportedly canceled a two-year project for an iPhone hardware subscription service, which was meant to enable annual model upgrades and ensure steady revenue. The Apple Pay division managed the project, alongside a scrapped 'Pay Later' program.

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  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Pushes for Xbox Games on All Devices

  Microsoft seems to have pivoted to a multiplatform strategy for first-party Xbox games in 2024, with more and more exclusive titles launching on rival platforms. The company is uncoupling its content offerings from its hardware — a move highlighted by Microsoft’s “This is an Xbox” campaign in November. In a recent shareholders meeting, Micr...

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  Perfect Pairings: How To Match Curtains With Your Rooms Colour Scheme

  Choosing the right curtains for a room can feel like solving a design puzzle. It’s more than just picking a fabric – the key is to pair your curtains with the room’s colour scheme. Explore essential tips and tricks to perfectly match your curtains.

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  Nvidia Introduces Jetson Orin Nano Super, a Compact Generative AI Supercomputer

  Nvidia unveiled a new compact artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer on Tuesday. Dubbed Jetson Orin Nano Super, it is the successor of the Jetson Orin Nano which was launched in March 2023. The tech giant claimed that the new AI hardware offers increased performance, a software upgrade, and lower pricing compared to the predecessor.

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  Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Review: Fuelling a Niche

  Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is the third instalment of its Tab Ultra series. It brings few hardware changes over the previous models, but some of these changes do affect its performance in a good way. Its design remains the same as before, and battery life is a bit similar to the previous model. And this means it's still as large and heavy as ...

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  Google Patents Smart Glasses Assistant That Adapts Suggestions Based on User Gaze, Voice Input

  Google has been granted a patent that describes an automated assistant for smart glasses that adapts suggestions based on the user's gaze or verbal instructions. Although Google abandoned its 'Project Iris' AR smart glasses, it may develop similar hardware for OEM partners, it is uncertain whether Google will launch a pair of AR glasses based on th...

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  Xiaomi Tipped to Bring Compatibility With Apple Watch, AirPods and Other Apple Hardware

  At present, Apple Watch’s compatibility is limited to the iPhone and other Apple devices but that could soon change, according to claims on social media by a tipster. Xiaomi is said to be testing the waters for developing software and hardware compatibility with Apple devices, potentially making it the first company to support them outside of the...

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  Google Chrome Doubles Speedometer Benchmark Scores on Android Devices

  Google Chrome runs twice as fast on Android smartphones than it did in April 2023, according to the company. According to Google, Chrome will now run even faster, especially on Android devices, after it recently doubled its score on the popular Speedometer benchmark test. Here's how Google optimised Chrome to run faster on Android phones.

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  Realme GT 7 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset, 5,800mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  Realme has finally taken the wraps off its new Realme GT 7 Pro in India. The new model shows up two years after the launch of the last GT Pro model called the Realme GT 2 Pro, which was announced in 2022. The Realme GT 7 Pro packs in plenty of upgrades over the previous models but also introduces new hardware that will remain exclusive to the GT 7 ...

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  Find X8 and Find X8 Pro Hands-On: A Brief Look at Oppo’s Flagship Cameras

  Oppo has relaunched its Find X series in India with its brand-new Find X8 and Find X8 Pro smartphones. The phones have been released in India after a four-year gap and so appear to have a ton of upgrades and changes over the last Find X2 series, which was announced in India back in 2020.

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  Google Pixel Laptop Reportedly in the Works With High-End Specifications

  Google is reportedly gearing up to re-enter the laptop space with a Pixel-branded laptop. The tech giant has allegedly assigned a team dedicated to this project and the brand could pack reasonably advanced hardware on the upcoming device. The so-called Pixel laptop may run on Android instead of ChromeOS.

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  Oppo Pad 3 Specifications Tipped; Said to Get 144Hz Display, Dimensity SoC, SuperVOOC Charging, More

  Following the launch of Oppo's Pad 3 Pro tablet, which boasted premium hardware, a new leak has surfaced online that indicates the existence of a lower-priced Pad 3 with watered-down specifications. Leaked details suggests that the mid-range tablet has specifications similar to the older OnePlus Pad, which was unveiled in the first half of 2023. Te...

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  Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: AI for Your Ears

  The Pixel Buds 2 Pro are a much-needed leap for Google’s AI-enhanced ecosystem. While it does come with several hardware upgrades including a brand-new audio chipset, it also makes its Gemini Live AI assistant a lot more accessible by bringing it to your ears, instead of on your phone.

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  Take-Two Not Concerned About Potential GTA 6 Performance Issues on Xbox Series S

  The lower-end Xbox Series S has run into hardware bottlenecks in the past when it comes to new releases, and concerns have been raised about whether the console would be able to run GTA 6 without problems. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has now downplayed those concerns, saying he is “not worried” about GTA 6 performance on Xbox Serie...

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  PS5 Sales Cross 65 Million as Sony Sees 73 Percent Jump in Q3 Profit

  Sony reported a bigger-than-expected 73 percent jump in operating profit in the September quarter. Friday’s earnings highlighted the power of a few hit titles to sway Sony’s PlayStation business segment, now four years into the latest hardware generation.