Apple unveils MagSafe-branded wireless chargers and iPhone cases

The big picture: Everyone is excited about the new 5G-enabled iPhone 12 and the incredibly compact iPhone 12 mini, but Apple is also bringing back a brand that its fans have missed -- MagSafe. The Cupertino giant unveiled two MagSafe-branded wireless chargers today, alongside a slew of companion iPhone cases.
Apple may have canceled AirPower, but it did reveal two new wireless chargers today for its iPhone 12 lineup that also mark the return of the beloved MagSafe branding that was initially given to magnetic
Nvidia is reportedly partnering with TSMC for 7nm Ampere production next year

In context: Samsung is Nvidia's current partner for the production of the latter's latest 30-series Ampere GPUs, but as consumers have seen, uncertainty surrounding the former's ability to improve yields has led to a very small product launch. So small, in fact, that retailers have struggled to hold onto any stock at all.
As a result of this production inadequacy, Guru3D reports that Nvidia is already planning to shift much of the workload to TSMC. The change is expected to
Apple has some fine print in the pricing of iPhone 12 that you should know about

WTF?! Apple just announced its iPhone 12 lineup today. The company seems to be quite proud to offer the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini at a significantly lower price than its flagship Pros. But there's a catch.
At Apple's "Hi, Speed" virtual press event, the company unveiled its newest iPhones. The lower-end iPhone 12 and iPhone
Verizon rolls out its 5G network nationwide

Bottom line: Verizon announced that it was lighting up its nationwide 5G network. However, customers may not be able to get the full performance of the network depending on factors such as location and tower congestion.
During it's "Hi, Speed" virtual announcements, Apple brought on Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg to tout how fast the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro 5G speeds would be. Vestberg also announced that Verizon was finally rolling out its 5G network nationwide. However, the speeds may not necessarily
HP is getting into the Prime Day action with great deals of its own on laptops, desktops, and monitors
Amazon Prime Day kicked off today, which brings out the bargain hunters in full force. Knowing this, HP decided to time a sale around Amazon's annual event in hopes of snagging some of that crowd with some spectacular deals running through October 17. In addition to slashed prices and "doorbuster" deals , there are limited time and limited quantity items that smash the prices even more.
We’ve browsed through the deals and gathered together several of the best bargains, including high-end gaming PCs, laptops
Apple announces the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, its largest and most capable smartphones yet

What just happened? Apple unveiled four new iPhone 12 variants today including two flagship devices under the Pro moniker, the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple’s top-tier iPhones are among the largest the company has ever produced, with screen sizes of 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, respectively.
The iPhone 12 Pro gets you a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display (2
Apple unveils iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, both 5G-capable at $799 and $699

Why it matters: Apple held its "Hi, Speed" keynote announcing its new iPhone lineup. The company unveiled four new iPhones, including two high-end premium "Pro" devices and two mid-range phones—the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Mini.
In addition to the now-standard white and black color options, Apple is bringing three new colors into the line.
Apple's HomePod Mini is here, and it's what the original should have been

Bottom line: Apple's iPhone 12 lineup is the star of the show thanks to an updated industrial design, 5G connectivity, and upgraded internals. However, the company is also expanding its ecosystem of accessories with a new HomePod mini that integrates the same features as its larger brother in a smaller design that's also a lot more affordable than the original.
Apple today introduced a new member to the HomePod family at its 'Hi, Speed' event. It's called the HomePod mini, and
This LG 4K USB Type-C monitor is deeply discounted today
Tencent wins with merger of China's game streaming giants Huya and DouYu

Why it matters: Huya has reportedly agreed to buy out Chinese game streaming competitor DouYu. The new merger will see the two companies combine users and cut marketing costs that would have otherwise been dedicated to gaining market dominance over each other. The deal will see Tencent become a majority shareholder in the new enterprise.
Tencent currently has stakes in both Huya and DouYu and will have approximately 68 percent combined voting shares once the new firm is formed. Post-merger, Huya and DouYu shareholders will get fully diluted shares of the
