Google Pixel 10a reviewed: familiar formula delivers strong value
Reviews of the Pixel 10a describe it as a minor update over last year's model, with mostly cosmetic changes and similar hardware. Despite the limited changes, critics say it remains one of the best budget Android phones thanks to its reliable performance, strong cameras, and competitive $500 price point.
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RTX 5070 mobile spotted with 12GB of GDDR7 in upcoming Lenovo and Asus laptops
Multiple laptop listings from both Lenovo and Asus now show an RTX 5070 mobile GPU packing 12GB of GDDR7. The whole thing started when a leaker known as Huang514613 spotted Lenovo's upcoming Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition listing the card with 12GB.
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After GitHub outages, OpenAI begins building a rival code repository
The decision reportedly follows a series of service outages that have disrupted developer workflows on GitHub in recent months. Those incidents are believed to have prompted OpenAI engineering teams to explore greater control over their own development infrastructure.
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Apple unveils $599 MacBook Neo powered by A18 Pro iPhone chip
Following months of speculation and leaks, the Cupertino giant has officially introduced the MacBook Neo. Representing perhaps the most ambitious display of synergy within Apple's hardware stack yet, the laptop aims to prove that a processor originally designed for a flagship iPhone can handle macOS's basic functionality.
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Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max pack 18 CPU cores, up to 40 GPU cores, and faster unified memory
While the base Apple M5 chip retains a conventional single-die design, the M5 Pro and M5 Max move to Apple's new Fusion architecture. The approach relies on advanced packaging to combine two dies into a single SoC, integrating the CPU, GPU, media engine, unified memory controller, neural engine, and Thunderbolt...
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Microsoft Office 2024 is on sale for $89, and it's a one-time purchase
For a limited time, you can pick up a lifetime license for Office 2024 Home & Business on PC or Mac for $89. That's down from the previous deal price of $149, and well below Microsoft's standard retail pricing. It's a one-time purchase that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and...
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Capcom's PC sales hit a record 50%, fueled by Steam's global reach
For a company whose legacy was built on console hits, the balance of power has shifted dramatically. Stronger sales through Valve's Steam marketplace and access to a vast global PC audience have made the platform central to Capcom's growth strategy.
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Samsung walks back S26 Ultra "10-bit" claim as privacy display raises brightness questions
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 Ultra last week, the company said during a press briefing that one of the upgrades it had over its predecessor was a display with 10-bit color depth – as opposed to the 8-bit display used in the S25 Ultra.
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Scalper bots are now scraping DDR5 memory supply chains as AI data centers consume more RAM
DataDome reports that a single scalping operation has been hammering memory listings with requests every 6.5 seconds, averaging more than 550 automated hits per page and exceeding 50,000 requests per hour across targeted sites. In total, the company says it has blocked more than 10 million requests from this one...
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Nokian unveils winter tire with retractable studs powered purely by material science
The tire's innovation lies in its material science. Studded tires have been around for generations, prized for their ability to grip frozen pavement. But they've always come with a tradeoff: noisy rides and road damage when the studs grind against asphalt on warmer days.
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