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Google's upcoming Pixel 8a might be significantly more expensive than any of its predecessors, at least in the EU, according to a new report from a usually reliable source. The Pixel 7a started at €500, but the Pixel 8a is going to be €570, German retailers now say. There will be two versions: one with 128GB of storage, the other with 256GB. The latter will cost €630. The Pixel 8a will allegedly be available in four colors when sales start, internal listings from the aforementioned German retailers show. These will…

China's leading electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD on Monday launched a new version of its best-selling car at a price lower than the final price of its discontinued predecessor, as a price war rages in the world's largest automobile market.BYD has already set lower launch prices for a slew of models as EV rivals including domestic peer Geely Auto and U.S. champion Tesla likewise introduce incentives to woo customers in a cooling market.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIM…

Sony Interactive Entertainment Helldivers 2 has been the surprise hit of February, but it has also been surprisingly hard to get into the game. Server issues are frequent, and while Arrowhead Game Studios is actively working to resolve these issues, Helldivers 2’s online experience is far from perfect. If you’re frustrated at not being able to play Helldivers 2, but want to play something similar, there’s another fantastic option. I’m not referencing the similar titles on Xbox Game Pass. I’m referring to the original…

To achieve this enhanced performance, Gemini 1.5 has been built on a new version of Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, which allows the model to learn and selectively activate the most relevant pathways in its neural network, increasing efficiency, according to the press release. Also: Microsoft and OpenAI detect and disrupt nation-state cyber threats that use AI, report showsGoogle claims that Gemini 1.5 Pro can run up to one million tokens in production, a massive increase from the original 32,00 tokens for…

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is expected to arrive in the coming months, and it will seemingly be more expensive than its predecessor. This information comes from a very reliable source, actually. Digital Chat Station shared the info, one of China’s most accurate tipsters. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be more expensive than its predecessor He says that the Bill of Materials (BOM) estimation indicates a price increase. The BOM has increased for more than CNY700 ($100), so we can expect the Xiaomi 14 Ultra to get a price hike. The…

Foldable phones are getting better over time, but one issue they’re still battling is poor battery life. Because of the nature of their design, clamshell foldables are stuck with smaller batteries. This means that phones that should realistically use 5,000+mAh batteries are stuck with sub-4000mAh batteries. However, it appears that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 could have a nice capacity boost over the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Why do clamshell phones have smaller batteries? Well, a battery in a typical slab phone occupies a large section…

Popular CPU comparison site Nanoreview got hold of the new Huawei Kirin 9000s chipset and put it side by side with its predecessor, the Kirin 9000. The result is mostly predictable - the new chip is a hair faster in CPU tests and much slower in graphics tasks, and it's also less efficient due to its dated architecture. The CPU uses four TaiShan V120 cores (1x 2.62GHz, 3x 2.15GHz) and four Cortex-A510 (at 1.53GHz), while the transistor size is 7nm. Compare that to the nearly three-year-older 5nm Kirin 9000's four…

Last week’s poll shows that people are excited for the OnePlus 12. However, just like with the OnePlus 11, a lot of people are holding off until they see how the phone performs in reviews. But the 12 is already looking better than its predecessor with the majority of people either already planning to get it once it becomes the available or (as mentioned) waiting to see whether OnePlus’ promises for its new flagships hold up during the review process. That is not to say that the phone is without its critics.…

Samsung Galaxy S24 series is not yet officially confirmed by the South Korean tech brand, even though leaks and renders have been in abundance. The flagship lineup expected to include the vanilla Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra models is expected to go official in January next year. Samsung is anticipated to keep the prices of the Galaxy S24 series the same as its Galaxy S23 series. Additionally, a new leak reiterated the existence of the emergency satellite texting feature in the Galaxy S24 lineup.As per a…

Samsung Galaxy S24 series is said to be in the works as the company's flagship series for 2024. The smartphone family that is expected to include three models —Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra—is expected to go official early next year, but ahead of it, multiple rumours have started floating around the smartphones. Samsung might use new stronger frames instead of aluminium with the Galaxy S24 lineup, according to a tipster. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24+ is tipped to feature a 6.65-inch display, which is an…