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NVIDIA's entry-level GeForce RTX 4050 GPU has an interesting interface on laptops, making use of the M.2 interface instead of MXM. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU Features M.2 Interface Instead of MXM on Certain Laptops The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 is the most entry-level graphics card that you can get within the RTX 40 "Ada" lineup on laptops. The unfortunate thing is that the RTX 4050 never came to the desktop segment despite certain manufacturers showing readiness for this particular model. Currently, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 and its derivatives serve the entry-level segment in the sub-$200 US category but there's […]
There is no shortage of great cases available for our modern-day smartphones. Things get even better if you are talking about flagship phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra or the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Pitaka, a case-maker famous for its Aramid Fiber cases has just released the new Pitaka MagEZ Case Pro 4 for a number of devices and while this might look like something that has been done to the end, Pitaka has made some changes that I am really in love with and when they sent me this case, I was more than happy with how it turned […]
Qualcomm is expected to switch to its custom Oryon cores when it officially announces the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. A company executive claimed that the flagship SoC would be unveiled in October, making it the first silicon from the San Diego firm to transition to in-house CPU designs completely. However, this shift could cost Qualcomm’s partners a hefty sum, as one tipster claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be expensive, and phone makers will have to evaluate the overall configuration of their devices to sell them at competitive prices. Tipster also mentions that Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s wafer […]
Yesterday, we talked about how Vivo is possibly working on the X100 Ultra, the device that was unveiled by the company and has a launch date slated for next month. Now, another device named the Vivo X100s has been revealed, along with some more information, and it appears that the company is going to release three devices for the X100 series next month. Vivo X100s, X100s Pro, and X100s Ultra releasing next month Initially, we were under the impression that Vivo would only be releasing the X100 Ultra, but it now appears that the company is going to also release […]
The Vivo X100 series devices are among the best when you are looking for flagship devices with flagship cameras. However, if you think you need something even more powerful, then the Vivo X100 Ultra might be something right up your alley. The company has finally confirmed when the phone is going to launch and even shared an image of its impressive camera island on the back. The Vivo X100 Ultra looks like the one-and-done flagship phone you are going to need The Vivo X100 Ultra's camera island looks massive and has all the usual branding you would expect from the […]
It appears that the Oppo Find X7 series is not the only device in the market getting the latest 5.5G network upgrade. More companies have decided to throw their hats in the ring, starting with Vivo, which commented on how the Vivo X Fold 3 and the Vivo X100 series will soon be getting 5.5G support. This support will be made possible via an OTA update. In addition to Vivo, Xiaomi 14 Ultra is also getting the latest speed upgrade, which definitely is something good. The 5.5G network is slowly but surely expanding, and I cannot wait for international coverage […]
If you are looking for the world's thinnest foldable phone on the market, the Vivo X Fold 3 is going to take the crown. It's not just the world's thinnest foldable phone. It is also one of the best-looking devices that is packed to the brim with top-tier hardware. It is evident that Vivo spared no expense in making this foldable what it is. Now, a new teardown video has surfaced online showing just how good the phone looks even when it is going through a teardown. Vivo X Fold 3 is just as beautiful on the inside as it […]
Vivo has just launched the Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro, which are among the best foldable phones we have seen. Aside from a slimmed-down design, the new phones bring a number of improvements in terms of hardware, so if you are looking for a new foldable phone, this is something that you might be interested in. The Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro take the throne away from the Galaxy Z Fold 5 For starters, the Vivo X Fold 3 weighs just 219 grams, which makes it the lightest book-style foldable phone in the […]
We have good news for Oppo fans as the company executives have confirmed during the MWC 2024 that it is indeed returning to the European market, and it will be launching its future Find series flagships in all the markets where it previously existed. Oppo is finally returning to the international market, but we are going to have to wait for 2025 to see that happen Not just that, Oppo is also entering a 3-year partnership with Telefonica group, as they will be helping the company return to the European markets. If you have been left wondering whether or not […]
We recently heard a sketchy rumor that Vivo, along with its sister companies, might be exiting the foldable market, but it appears that is not the case. We now have our hands on real-life images of the Vivo X Fold 3, and there are a lot of questions going through my head right now about the phone. The Vivo X Fold 3 could seamlessly control, clone, and operate your Mac device as the latest images show something unexpected The images were shared by none other than Ice Universe, and at first glance, you get to look at a standard-looking foldable […]
Oppo, OnePlus, and Vivo are making some really promising foldable phones, but a new rumor has suggested that this could soon come to an end. Why is it ending despite the companies being relatively successful in the foldable market? Well, the companies saw a significant drop in their market share last year, and that is going to cause them to exit the market. And if that happens, then most of the share will go to Samsung and Huawei. OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo do not need to exit the foldable market despite what rumor claims Speaking of Huawei, the rumor also […]
The Vivo X100 Pro is one of the best phones available in the market, but it has been three months since it went official in China. Now that the dust between Chinese companies and Nokia has started to settle, we are glad to announce that this powerhouse of a smartphone is coming to European markets sooner than you might have expected. Vivo X100 Pro is coming to the European market, and I really hope that Oppo Find X7 Pro Based on the information that we have received, the Vivo X100 Pro is going to launch in the European markets on […]
Nokia has announced that it is signing a multi-year cross-license agreement with Chinese smartphone giant Vivo. The Chinese company has also agreed to pay all the royalties that are due, as well as the catch-up payments for the dispute tenure. This good news comes after earlier this year, Oppo entered a similar agreement, and this is another step towards international availability for these devices. The international markets could finally get access to Vivo phones as it enters a multi-year agreement with Nokia The agreement between Vivo and Nokia involves all the pending patent litigation between both companies and at the […]
There is no denying that 2023 has been a great year for foldable phones, as we have seen some of the best phones come out this year. The OnePlus Open won many hearts and ended up becoming the best foldable that 2023 has seen, and the Google Pixel showed a lot of promise, too. Sure, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 was also a hit, but it offered more refinements instead of innovations. We still commend Samsung for what it stands to believe in. Now, Vivo is preparing to launch the Vivo X Fold 3, and while the phone is potentially […]
iQOO has been delivering some really promising smartphones, with the iQOO 12 being one of them. Now, the company has decided to show some love to the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 as it has unveiled the iQOO Neo9 Pro and Neo9; both phones come with impressive specs and are for those who are looking for something different. The iQOO Neo9 series is excellent, provided you can get your hands on these devices The iQOO Neo9 Pro features the Dimensity 9300 chipset that has managed to earn a name for itself. The phone comes with up to 16 gigs of RAM and […]
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU can now be found below its MSRP for a price of $949 US, marking the first time it has dropped below $1000. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Drops Below MSRP, Now Priced At $950 US In Custom Flavor The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wasn't the biggest upgrade within the "SUPER" family but it did feature better specs and best of all, it launched at an MSRP of $999 US which was much better than the $1199 US pricing of its Non-SUPER sibling. However, soon after the launch, the RTX 4080 SUPER was […]
Development on the next-gen HBM4 memory standard is in full swing as TSMC, Samsung & SK hynix prep the latest DRAM & process nodes. TSMC Brings Forward 12nm & 5nm Nodes For HBM4 Memory Base Dies, Samsung & SK hynix Go 1c DRAM Route Both Samsung and SK hynix are in the race to offer the next-generation HBM4 memory standard. The Korean giants have shown their initial plans for a 2025-2026 debut. Samsung has so far eyed the use of 3D Packaging technologies and up to 16-Hi stacks for an unprecedented increase in the VRAM capacities and memory bandwidth while […]
Yesterday, we talked about how Vivo is possibly working on the X100 Ultra, the device that was unveiled by the company and has a launch date slated for next month. Now, another device named the Vivo X100s has been revealed, along with some more information, and it appears that the company is going to release three devices for the X100 series next month. Vivo X100s, X100s Pro, and X100s Ultra releasing next month Initially, we were under the impression that Vivo would only be releasing the X100 Ultra, but it now appears that the company is going to also release […]
The Vivo X100 series devices are among the best when you are looking for flagship devices with flagship cameras. However, if you think you need something even more powerful, then the Vivo X100 Ultra might be something right up your alley. The company has finally confirmed when the phone is going to launch and even shared an image of its impressive camera island on the back. The Vivo X100 Ultra looks like the one-and-done flagship phone you are going to need The Vivo X100 Ultra's camera island looks massive and has all the usual branding you would expect from the […]
It appears that the Oppo Find X7 series is not the only device in the market getting the latest 5.5G network upgrade. More companies have decided to throw their hats in the ring, starting with Vivo, which commented on how the Vivo X Fold 3 and the Vivo X100 series will soon be getting 5.5G support. This support will be made possible via an OTA update. In addition to Vivo, Xiaomi 14 Ultra is also getting the latest speed upgrade, which definitely is something good. The 5.5G network is slowly but surely expanding, and I cannot wait for international coverage […]
If you are looking for the world's thinnest foldable phone on the market, the Vivo X Fold 3 is going to take the crown. It's not just the world's thinnest foldable phone. It is also one of the best-looking devices that is packed to the brim with top-tier hardware. It is evident that Vivo spared no expense in making this foldable what it is. Now, a new teardown video has surfaced online showing just how good the phone looks even when it is going through a teardown. Vivo X Fold 3 is just as beautiful on the inside as it […]
Vivo has just launched the Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro, which are among the best foldable phones we have seen. Aside from a slimmed-down design, the new phones bring a number of improvements in terms of hardware, so if you are looking for a new foldable phone, this is something that you might be interested in. The Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro take the throne away from the Galaxy Z Fold 5 For starters, the Vivo X Fold 3 weighs just 219 grams, which makes it the lightest book-style foldable phone in the […]
We have good news for Oppo fans as the company executives have confirmed during the MWC 2024 that it is indeed returning to the European market, and it will be launching its future Find series flagships in all the markets where it previously existed. Oppo is finally returning to the international market, but we are going to have to wait for 2025 to see that happen Not just that, Oppo is also entering a 3-year partnership with Telefonica group, as they will be helping the company return to the European markets. If you have been left wondering whether or not […]
We recently heard a sketchy rumor that Vivo, along with its sister companies, might be exiting the foldable market, but it appears that is not the case. We now have our hands on real-life images of the Vivo X Fold 3, and there are a lot of questions going through my head right now about the phone. The Vivo X Fold 3 could seamlessly control, clone, and operate your Mac device as the latest images show something unexpected The images were shared by none other than Ice Universe, and at first glance, you get to look at a standard-looking foldable […]
Oppo, OnePlus, and Vivo are making some really promising foldable phones, but a new rumor has suggested that this could soon come to an end. Why is it ending despite the companies being relatively successful in the foldable market? Well, the companies saw a significant drop in their market share last year, and that is going to cause them to exit the market. And if that happens, then most of the share will go to Samsung and Huawei. OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo do not need to exit the foldable market despite what rumor claims Speaking of Huawei, the rumor also […]
The Vivo X100 Pro is one of the best phones available in the market, but it has been three months since it went official in China. Now that the dust between Chinese companies and Nokia has started to settle, we are glad to announce that this powerhouse of a smartphone is coming to European markets sooner than you might have expected. Vivo X100 Pro is coming to the European market, and I really hope that Oppo Find X7 Pro Based on the information that we have received, the Vivo X100 Pro is going to launch in the European markets on […]
Nokia has announced that it is signing a multi-year cross-license agreement with Chinese smartphone giant Vivo. The Chinese company has also agreed to pay all the royalties that are due, as well as the catch-up payments for the dispute tenure. This good news comes after earlier this year, Oppo entered a similar agreement, and this is another step towards international availability for these devices. The international markets could finally get access to Vivo phones as it enters a multi-year agreement with Nokia The agreement between Vivo and Nokia involves all the pending patent litigation between both companies and at the […]
There is no denying that 2023 has been a great year for foldable phones, as we have seen some of the best phones come out this year. The OnePlus Open won many hearts and ended up becoming the best foldable that 2023 has seen, and the Google Pixel showed a lot of promise, too. Sure, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 was also a hit, but it offered more refinements instead of innovations. We still commend Samsung for what it stands to believe in. Now, Vivo is preparing to launch the Vivo X Fold 3, and while the phone is potentially […]
iQOO has been delivering some really promising smartphones, with the iQOO 12 being one of them. Now, the company has decided to show some love to the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 as it has unveiled the iQOO Neo9 Pro and Neo9; both phones come with impressive specs and are for those who are looking for something different. The iQOO Neo9 series is excellent, provided you can get your hands on these devices The iQOO Neo9 Pro features the Dimensity 9300 chipset that has managed to earn a name for itself. The phone comes with up to 16 gigs of RAM and […]
