Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Google’s next midranger, the Pixel 9a, is slated to launch next year, but the leaks have already started pouring through. The first one allegedly showcased the first glimpse of the handset, sporting a significantly different design than the company’s current-generation flagship, and now, we have learned that this particular smartphone will also be equipped with the Tensor G4 like its more expensive cousins. The only difference is that, according to the latest report, the chipset will tout an inferior packaging technology than the one Google used for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, likely to save […]
Google treated every one of its Pixel 9 models fairly by treating each of them to the new and improved Tensor G4 this year. Unfortunately, just like previous chipset launches, benchmark leaks have revealed that the SoC continues to lag behind the competition, but it appears that this was done intentionally by the company, as implied by an executive. She mentions in the latest interview that the Tensor G4 was not designed for ground-breaking performance but to tackle specific use cases, including improving the overall experience. More details have been uncovered in the latest interview, so let us proceed. One […]
Google’s executives praised the latest Tensor G4, which is featured in every single one of the newly announced Pixel 9 models, claiming better raw and AI performance, coupled with incredible power efficiency. However, these attributes were not on display in the latest stress test involving the Pixel 9 Pro XL, as the chipset throttled to 50 percent of its maximum performance. New stress test also shows that the efficiency cores belonging to the Tensor G4 downclocked to as low as 0.57GHz due to thermal throttling During Google’s Pixel 9 event, it was revealed that except for the base model, the […]
The Tensor G3 debuted in Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro last year, and while the company introduced a range of improvements, the chipset turned out to be significantly slower than the competition. As is typical of successive releases, the Tensor G4 is expected to bring various upgrades, but how extensive will they be? Here, we look at all the differences between the two SoCs so you can decide if upgrading to any of the forthcoming Pixel 9 models is worth it. Tensor G4 vs Tensor G3 - Specification differences show a downgrade in the total number of cores […]
Google is expected to unveil the Tensor G4 and three Pixel 9 models next week, and while there were rumors claiming that the upcoming SoC would be a minor upgrade over the Tensor G3, some improvements are still better than no improvements. However, a series of single-core and multi-core tests revealed that the Tensor G4 is not obtaining consistent results, and its performance varies depending on which Pixel 9 model it is running in. In fact, the latest comparison reveals that the base version is slower than the Pixel 8, and there could be a multitude of reasons for these […]
Google likely never intended the Tensor G4 to bring about a radical performance improvement over the Tensor G3, with rumors claiming back in 2023 that the SoC would be a minor upgrade. Now, it appears that this bit could end up being true, but it is not like the company is not making upgrades anywhere else, as the integrated Exynos 5400 5G modem that will be a part of the Pixel 9 family is said to deliver incredible power efficiency over the previous-generation baseband chip. Exynos 5400 to reportedly deliver up to a 50 percent efficiency improvement over the Pixel […]
The Tensor G4 is expected to be announced next month, alongside the Google Pixel 9 series that includes three smartphones with the ‘candy bar’ form factor and one foldable handset. Historically, the advertising giant’s chipsets have been significantly slower than the competition and are less energy efficient as Google continues to rely on Samsung’s older manufacturing processes instead of TSMC. However, in the latest marketing material, the Tensor G4 is referred to as ‘game-changing,’ but no evidence is given on how capable the SoC will be. Previous benchmarking revealed that the Tensor G4 obtained a 33 percent performance bump compared […]
Google’s Pixel 9 lineup will comprise of three flagships slated to launch later this year, with all of them expected to be powered by the company’s Tensor G4. In terms of raw performance, the latest leak reveals that the Pixel 8 is a little slower than the upcoming smartphones, but that is due to the Tensor G4’s improved CPU cluster, which we have also learned about in the latest leak. Let us check out all the relevant scores and specifications and see what changes to expect. A new benchmark leak shows a 33 percent performance difference, but only if you […]
The Tensor G4 will likely be powering the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro later this year, and while Google’s chipsets have historically delivered poorer performance and efficiency metrics compared to the competition, the upcoming chipset is rumored to receive a few upgrades. Going in the path of the Exynos 2400, a new report says that the Tensor G4 will be treated to FOWLP or ‘Fan out Wafer Level Packaging.’ While we have discussed the advantages of using this technology, let us inform readers who are hearing about it for the first time as its benefits might compel them to upgrade […]
For the past three years, we have been greeted with the Pixel design that always somehow manages to light a smile on our faces, with the exterior shell being a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, that air turns rancid in a snap as the pleasing aesthetics of Google’s flagship or mid-ranged smartphone family are not aligned with the company’s silicon vision. With the Tensor G3 being yet another disappointment compared to the competition, will we finally see the Tensor G4 turn over a new leaf when powering the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro? Our rumor roundup discusses the upcoming […]
Google’s previous Tensor chipsets powering the company’s Pixel lineup of smartphones and, just recently, a tablet, are, in one way or another, based on Samsung’s previous Exynos SoC launches. The Tensor G3’s unique 9-core CPU cluster was likely based on the Korean giant’s unreleased Exynos 2300, so it would be completely fine to assume that the upcoming Tensor G4 would have some relation with the Exynos 2400. Unfortunately, the specification differences do not give us confidence in this claim, even though one tipster believes it. Tipster realizes his error with his claim; makes an updated statement that the Tensor G4 […]
Google has so far disappointed us with its Tensor series that powers the company’s Pixel lineup of smartphones, and according to the latest benchmark leak, which has added the Tensor G4, it appears that history may repeat itself. Fortunately, one can quickly assume that these results represent the chipset’s early testing phases, suggesting that the latest single-core and multi-core figures might improve in the coming months. Regardless, we look closer at the CPU cluster and how the latest numbers stack up against the Tensor G3. Tensor G4 testing is likely in its early stages, resulting in a lower single-core and […]
Vampire Survivors draws tons of inspiration from Castlevania, so it is no surprise that the new Ode To Castlevania DLC is fantastic. I’m here to guide you through unlocking each Hero and evolving each weapon, because that’s how you’ll end up accessing ...
I started playing Overwatch in 2019. By the time I was pushing payloads and getting Play of the Game with a well-placed Tactical Visor, a lot of the old hero kits and team compositions that were infamous when the hero shooter launched in 2016 were more...
Google’s next midranger, the Pixel 9a, is slated to launch next year, but the leaks have already started pouring through. The first one allegedly showcased the first glimpse of the handset, sporting a significantly different design than the company’s current-generation flagship, and now, we have learned that this particular smartphone will also be equipped with the Tensor G4 like its more expensive cousins. The only difference is that, according to the latest report, the chipset will tout an inferior packaging technology than the one Google used for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, likely to save […]
Google treated every one of its Pixel 9 models fairly by treating each of them to the new and improved Tensor G4 this year. Unfortunately, just like previous chipset launches, benchmark leaks have revealed that the SoC continues to lag behind the competition, but it appears that this was done intentionally by the company, as implied by an executive. She mentions in the latest interview that the Tensor G4 was not designed for ground-breaking performance but to tackle specific use cases, including improving the overall experience. More details have been uncovered in the latest interview, so let us proceed. One […]
Google’s executives praised the latest Tensor G4, which is featured in every single one of the newly announced Pixel 9 models, claiming better raw and AI performance, coupled with incredible power efficiency. However, these attributes were not on display in the latest stress test involving the Pixel 9 Pro XL, as the chipset throttled to 50 percent of its maximum performance. New stress test also shows that the efficiency cores belonging to the Tensor G4 downclocked to as low as 0.57GHz due to thermal throttling During Google’s Pixel 9 event, it was revealed that except for the base model, the […]
The Tensor G3 debuted in Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro last year, and while the company introduced a range of improvements, the chipset turned out to be significantly slower than the competition. As is typical of successive releases, the Tensor G4 is expected to bring various upgrades, but how extensive will they be? Here, we look at all the differences between the two SoCs so you can decide if upgrading to any of the forthcoming Pixel 9 models is worth it. Tensor G4 vs Tensor G3 - Specification differences show a downgrade in the total number of cores […]
Google is expected to unveil the Tensor G4 and three Pixel 9 models next week, and while there were rumors claiming that the upcoming SoC would be a minor upgrade over the Tensor G3, some improvements are still better than no improvements. However, a series of single-core and multi-core tests revealed that the Tensor G4 is not obtaining consistent results, and its performance varies depending on which Pixel 9 model it is running in. In fact, the latest comparison reveals that the base version is slower than the Pixel 8, and there could be a multitude of reasons for these […]
Google likely never intended the Tensor G4 to bring about a radical performance improvement over the Tensor G3, with rumors claiming back in 2023 that the SoC would be a minor upgrade. Now, it appears that this bit could end up being true, but it is not like the company is not making upgrades anywhere else, as the integrated Exynos 5400 5G modem that will be a part of the Pixel 9 family is said to deliver incredible power efficiency over the previous-generation baseband chip. Exynos 5400 to reportedly deliver up to a 50 percent efficiency improvement over the Pixel […]
The Tensor G4 is expected to be announced next month, alongside the Google Pixel 9 series that includes three smartphones with the ‘candy bar’ form factor and one foldable handset. Historically, the advertising giant’s chipsets have been significantly slower than the competition and are less energy efficient as Google continues to rely on Samsung’s older manufacturing processes instead of TSMC. However, in the latest marketing material, the Tensor G4 is referred to as ‘game-changing,’ but no evidence is given on how capable the SoC will be. Previous benchmarking revealed that the Tensor G4 obtained a 33 percent performance bump compared […]
Google’s Pixel 9 lineup will comprise of three flagships slated to launch later this year, with all of them expected to be powered by the company’s Tensor G4. In terms of raw performance, the latest leak reveals that the Pixel 8 is a little slower than the upcoming smartphones, but that is due to the Tensor G4’s improved CPU cluster, which we have also learned about in the latest leak. Let us check out all the relevant scores and specifications and see what changes to expect. A new benchmark leak shows a 33 percent performance difference, but only if you […]
The Tensor G4 will likely be powering the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro later this year, and while Google’s chipsets have historically delivered poorer performance and efficiency metrics compared to the competition, the upcoming chipset is rumored to receive a few upgrades. Going in the path of the Exynos 2400, a new report says that the Tensor G4 will be treated to FOWLP or ‘Fan out Wafer Level Packaging.’ While we have discussed the advantages of using this technology, let us inform readers who are hearing about it for the first time as its benefits might compel them to upgrade […]
For the past three years, we have been greeted with the Pixel design that always somehow manages to light a smile on our faces, with the exterior shell being a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, that air turns rancid in a snap as the pleasing aesthetics of Google’s flagship or mid-ranged smartphone family are not aligned with the company’s silicon vision. With the Tensor G3 being yet another disappointment compared to the competition, will we finally see the Tensor G4 turn over a new leaf when powering the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro? Our rumor roundup discusses the upcoming […]
Google’s previous Tensor chipsets powering the company’s Pixel lineup of smartphones and, just recently, a tablet, are, in one way or another, based on Samsung’s previous Exynos SoC launches. The Tensor G3’s unique 9-core CPU cluster was likely based on the Korean giant’s unreleased Exynos 2300, so it would be completely fine to assume that the upcoming Tensor G4 would have some relation with the Exynos 2400. Unfortunately, the specification differences do not give us confidence in this claim, even though one tipster believes it. Tipster realizes his error with his claim; makes an updated statement that the Tensor G4 […]
Google has so far disappointed us with its Tensor series that powers the company’s Pixel lineup of smartphones, and according to the latest benchmark leak, which has added the Tensor G4, it appears that history may repeat itself. Fortunately, one can quickly assume that these results represent the chipset’s early testing phases, suggesting that the latest single-core and multi-core figures might improve in the coming months. Regardless, we look closer at the CPU cluster and how the latest numbers stack up against the Tensor G3. Tensor G4 testing is likely in its early stages, resulting in a lower single-core and […]