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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 To Arrive In Two Versions – Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Qualcomm’s First 2nm Chipsets

Qualcomm will make history in late 2026 by unveiling its first 2nm chipset, or rather chipsets, because the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is rumored to arrive in not one, but two versions, as the San Diego firm looks to adopt an entirely different strategy, mirroring Apple’s approach. In addition to utilizing TSMC’s next-generation node, there are a truckload of changes expected next year, and if you want to learn more, here are all the specifications, features, and launch

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Hong Kong-backed ‘Lion Rock’ chip boosts city’s semiconductor standing

A Hong Kong-invested chip start-up on Friday debuted a processor named after the city’s landmark mountain Lion Rock, a development that is set to elevate the city’s standing in the semiconductor landscape.

The company had received orders for the chip and would soon start mass production, it said on Friday.

StarFive founder and CEO Thomas Xu Tao said at a launch event in Hong Kong that the chip, which uses the RISC-V open-source architecture, was “independent and controllable”.


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Android PCs could debut soon with older Snapdragon X chips, rumors suggest


The "incredible" Android PC devices Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon was talking about in September are approaching fast, and they don't seem that incredible after all. According to the latest rumors from Korea, Qualcomm is working on Android 16 support for the Snapdragon X and Snapdragon X Elite SoC series, which...

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Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice Motherboard Review: Icy refresh designed for X3D chips

Tom's Hardware Verdict

The Gigabyte Aorus Master X3D Ice, an attractive white update to the non-X3D version, offers robust power delivery, other improved specifications, and DIY features in a premium package. By most accounts, it’s a useful update, but don't expect significant performance gains from the X3D Turbo 2.0 mode.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 Pro leaks as first laptop powered by Intel Arc B390 Xe3 integrated graphics

Intel Arc B390 confirmed, the flagship “Panther Lake” iGPU

Slowly but steadily, we are getting confirmation on the Intel Core Ultra 300 series lineup. Last week, Jaykihn revealed the full lineup with SKU names and partial specs, and it was also revealed that the flagship integrated graphics SKU for Panther Lake is called Arc B390, which at this point was easy to guess.

In short, Intel Core Ultra X-Series SKUs should have the B390 graphics, which

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The Galaxy XR might be your next holiday splurge as Samsung gives away close to $1,000 in freebies

It isn't cheap, but it could become your new favorite piece of tech

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You Never Have A Bigger Reason For Getting Apple’s 14-Inch M5 MacBook Pro Than Now, Because Amazon Just Slashed $141 Off The 16GB Unified RAM & 1TB SSD Model; New Price $1,658

The price cut observed on Apple’s 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro was not sufficient for most buyers to warrant an upgrade, as a majority of customers would not be encouraged to pick a portable Mac at just $50 off. Now, it’s a whole different story, because Amazon has taken off an impressive $141 from the higher storage variant’s total, bringing the 16GB unified RAM and 1TB SSD model down to $1,658. Now


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(PR) OWC Expands Thunderbolt 5 Lineup with StudioStack and Mercury Helios 5S

Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced the launch of the OWC StudioStack, the world's first, fastest, and highest-capacity Thunderbolt 5 stackable hybrid storage solution for Mac Studio and Mac mini machines. In addition, the company announced the OWC Mercury Helios 5S, the most powerful and easiest way to utilize PCIe cards with
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XDA's 2025 holiday gift guide: Our editors' tech gift picks

Delight the tech enthusiasts in your life with one of these gifts

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(PR) Kensington Launches New Thunderbolt 5 Docking Solutions

Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, today announced the launch of the innovative and U.S. patent-pending SD7100T5 EQ Pro 19-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station and EQ Pro Thunderbolt 5 Dock Designed for MacBook. The feature-packed plug-and-play solutions for Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and USB 3.2 devices provide rapid media access and expansion, reliable connectivity
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