Creative Aurvana Ace and Ace 2 are true wireless earbuds with an entirely new driver technology. They feature special solid-state MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) elements made of silicon. These are tiny, very thin – and super lightweight – speaker elements that require much higher voltage (but almost no current) than traditional dynamic elements. Therefore, a very […]
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Amazon Unveils Titan Image Generator
During its AWS re:Invent event, Amazon introduced a generative AI that can be used to create and/or edit images. The new AI is called “Titan Image Generator” and is part of Amazon’s AI platform Bedrock, which Amazon launched in April. Titan Image Generator is a text-to-image AI that can create images in a similar way […]
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OnePlus Shares Images of OnePlus 12
Now, about a week before the phone’s official presentation, OnePlus has revealed images of the upcoming OnePlus 12. In the images, we see the phone in three different colors, which also seem to have different finishes. The OnePlus 12 will feature an improved design and incorporate small refinements for a better user experience, including a […]
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Ayaneo presents a handheld PC with a keyboard
In recent years, a number of handheld PC devices primarily intended for gaming have emerged, and Ayaneo is one of the companies behind some of them. Now, the company has unveiled a new model with a built-in small keyboard, which could potentially make this handheld device useful for more than just gaming. Ayaneo’s new model, […]
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Apple’s Vision Pro is said to be released in March next year
It seems that Apple will launch Apple Vision Pro in March, at least if we are to believe Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple is expected to manufacture fewer than 400,000 units in 2024, and the device will initially only be sold in the USA. Apple has recently released a sixth beta of visionOS, which is the […]
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Fiio integrates headphone amplifier in hi-fi keyboard
Hi-fi company Fiio may just have revealed the perfect keyboard for audiophiles, or not. The new all-in-one keyboard, KB3, features things like a DAC, headphone amplifier, and headphone jack built-in. On one side, there is a 3.5-mm jack and on the other side, a 4.4 mm for balanced headphones. The built-in DAC supports 32-bit/384kHz and […]
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Opal releases its second camera
Opal is now launching its second camera, called Tadpole. This portable 4K webcam is primarily intended for use with laptops, which often have subpar cameras. Tadpole is said to have improved image quality compared to its predecessor, the Opal C1 (which is larger), and uses a 48MP Sony IMX582 sensor. The camera weighs 45 grams […]
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The gaming media have opinions about the PlayStation Portal
Yesterday, various gaming media started sharing their opinions on Sony’s new handheld partner device for the PlayStation 5, the PlayStation Portal. With this device, you can stream your games directly from your console to the device and continue playing during longer bathroom breaks. Generally, people seem to think it’s a nice gadget to have that […]
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It’s almost time for a second test of Starship
SpaceX has announced that a second test to send their spacecraft Starship to space could take place as soon as the end of this week. On their website, SpaceX writes that they might conduct a new test with Starship on Friday, November 17, if they receive permission from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to […]
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Where is Assassin’s Creed Heading? Everything We Know
Mirage marks a kind of turning point for Assassin’s Creed. It’s likely the last game in the series to be released for old-gen consoles, and ahead of us lie—finally!—a new generation of titles that take us to feudal Japan and, according to rumors, the witch trials of the Holy Roman Empire. All this wrapped in […]
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World of Warcraft celebrates 20 years with new expansions
During BlizzCon, it was highlighted that World of Warcraft will be turning 20 next year, and this milestone will be celebrated with the expansion The War Within. However, the celebration doesn’t stop there as this expansion will be followed by two more parts which, when completed, will form the Worldsoul Saga. In The War Within, […]
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Xreal Launches Second Generation of their TV Glasses
Xreal has unveiled its new augmented reality glasses, the Xreal Air 2 and Air 2 Pro, set to launch in November in the USA, UK, Germany, France, and Italy. These glasses are an upgrade from last year’s Air glasses and can connect to phones, computers, and gaming consoles to project a screen through the sunglasses. […]
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Iconic DeLorean: Finally Back
Without the movie “Back to the Future,” DeLorean would likely have been forgotten. But that’s not the case. Now, the brand is back with a new supercar. As the head of Chevrolet, John DeLorean’s everyday life was filled with cars, production, and planning for new models. However, even though he was truly in the epicenter […]
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In the puzzle and adventure game Cocoon, you carry entire worlds on your back
As the main gameplay designer, Jeppe Carlsen played a crucial role in the critically acclaimed titles Limbo and Inside, and now he is back with a new creation. It’s called Cocoon, a puzzle and adventure game where “worlds within worlds” is the main theme. This manifests in the ability to jump between different worlds, which […]
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Analogue is releasing another special edition of the Pocket
Just about a month ago, Analogue released a self-illuminating version of its handheld game console Pocket, and now the company is releasing yet another special edition. This time, it’s all about transparency. The new special edition of the Pocket comes in variants Transparent Clear, Smoke, Red, Blue, Orange, Green, and Purple. The seven variants are […]
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EA removes FIFA games
This week it was revealed that EA, without any fanfare, has removed FIFA games from digital game stores. It concerns FIFA 14 to FIFA 23 which will no longer be available for purchase in stores like the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, and so on. Why EA did this is unclear, but perhaps it has […]
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Amazon is investing in the AI company Anthropic
Amazon announced today that it will invest $1.25 billion in the AI company Anthropic, with an option to increase its ownership by up to $4 billion in the future. Anthropic has developed the chatbot Claude, which competes with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and similar generative chatbots. In the deal between Amazon and Anthropic, Anthropic commits […]
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A closer look at UFC 5
If you’re in the mood for some simulated brawling and vroom-vroom, EA has games for you, namely UFC 5 and EA Sports WRC. In an attempt to sell these games to you, they have released two longer clips where they talk in more detail about what you can do in these games. Above, you can […]
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Alpha Test GTA-Man Benzies’ New Game Everywhere
The expansive game-in-game title Everywhere is approaching closed alpha testing. It’s now possible to apply to get access to early code. The exact start date for the alpha hasn’t been disclosed. Everywhere is being developed by Build a Rocket Boy, a studio created by Leslie Benzies after he left Rockstar in 2016. Benzies served as […]
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Microsoft unveils the Surface Laptop Go 3
Microsoft has unveiled a new version of its ‘budget laptop,’ the Surface Laptop Go, which is more powerful and slightly more expensive than its predecessor. The new version of the Surface Laptop Go comes with a 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB or 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The screen measures 12.4 inches […]
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Gaming on the iPhone 15 Pro actually looks pretty decent
One of the features of the A17 Pro chip in the new iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max is that the chip is supposed to have 4 times faster ray tracing and 20 percent faster graphics. This has enabled game developers to release games like Resident Evil Village for the phone, and how it […]
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OnePlus’ first foldable phone is rumored to be showcased in October
OnePlus has revealed that their first foldable phone will be unveiled soon. According to a post by Max Jambor, this is expected to happen more precisely on October 19th. The phone is rumored to be named OnePlus Open and is expected to feature a small external screen similar to the Pixel Fold and Oppo’s foldable […]
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AST Mobile makes 5G calls via satellite
AST SpaceMobile, the company aiming to establish a space-based mobile network, announced today that it has successfully made a 5G call for the first time using its massive test satellite, BlueWalker 3. The 5G call was conducted on September 8th between a standard model of the Samsung Galaxy S22 in Hawaii and one of Vodafone’s […]
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iFixit lowers its score for the iPhone 14
iFixit criticizes Apple for restricting users’ ability to repair their own devices and retroactively lowers the repairability score of the iPhone 14 from 7 to 4 out of 10. Despite Apple selling parts through its Self Service Repair program, iFixit argues that the company’s software deliberately limits repairs by requiring original parts and personal information. […]
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Focal Bathys Dune – Headphones in ‘Desert Color’
If you’re wondering which headphones offer the best sound and excellent noise reduction, we’d probably say Focal Bathys. And if the dark gray metallic design doesn’t appeal to you, perhaps the brand-new Bathys Dune is more to your liking. The desert-inspired light beige finish gives the design more justice, and the punched pattern covering the […]
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Bowers & Wilkins presents the Px7 S2e
The British hi-fi manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins is introducing an updated model of its headphones, the Px7 S2, today. The new model, Px7 S2e, includes upgrades such as an improved DSP with support for 24-bit high-resolution audio quality and a new Forest Green color option. Just like before, these headphones support the Bowers & Wilkins […]
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Elon Musk wants all X users to pay for the service
In the future, it’s not entirely impossible that everyone who wants to use X, formerly Twitter, will have to pay to do so. This is something that X’s owner, Elon Musk, stated when discussing online hate and antisemitism on the platform with Israel’s President Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday. According to Musk, a small monthly fee is […]
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Classic fantasy game gets a facelift
Game developer Digital Eclipse has revealed a remake of the classic RPG game Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, the trailer for which you can check out here. Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is the first game released in the Wizardry series and one of the earliest RPG games ever made. In […]
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Here is a metal slim band for the Pixel Watch 2
In less than a month, Google will unveil its Pixel Watch 2, and here, we see one of the leaked watchbands. The ‘metal slim’ band features narrow metal links that appear to be removable for size adjustment. It has a rectangular clasp and is secured with a butterfly lock. The band will also be available […]
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New Trailer for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
The “Phantom Liberty” expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 is set to be released soon, and the other day, the developers at CD Projekt Red unveiled a new cinematic trailer for it. The expansion includes the new district called Dogtown, which players must explore to rescue the NUSA president. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty will be available on […]