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It’s been over a year since OpenAI announced Sora - its video and audio generation model. OpenAI is now introducing the first major update with Sora 2, which can generate more realistic and physically accurate videos, along with improved user control and editing capabilities. Described as a “GPT 3.5-moment”, Sora 2 also brings improved sound output with synchronized dialogue and sound effects. Sora 2 is able to avoid common problems associated with prior video generation models, such as morphing objects and distorting physical reality to complete a prompt. Generated videos will also...


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Amazon is gearing up for Prime Big Deal Days next week, but Ultrahuman is having its own sale – better yet, it starts early. In fact, it starts today if you use our special discount code. You can pick up the Ultrahuman Ring Air today from ultrahuman.com with a 20% discount if you use our code GSM70. Note that this offer is valid only for US customers. This reduces the ring’s regular $350 price to $280 if you get it by October 8. Ultrahuman Ring Air $70 off with our code: GSM70 Read our review ...


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Huawei announced its nova 14 series in May and the trio recently made its global debut. Huawei is now bringing in a fourth option with the Nova 14i, which, while new in name, is actually a rebrand of the Huawei Enjoy 60X aka Nova Y91 both of which launched back in 2023. Huawei nova 14i That means you’re getting the same specs and design as those 2023 phones but with new coats of paint – black or blue to be more precise. Huawei nova 14i comes in black and blue colors Nova 14i brings a 6.95-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s a pretty...


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The Samsung Galaxy A26 recently received the Android 16-based One UI 8 stable update, which is now rolling out for the Galaxy A17 5G. The update comes with firmware version A176BXXU2BYID and September 2025 Android security patch, in addition to bringing the One UI 8 goodies to the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. Samsung is currently rolling out the One UI 8 stable update for the Galaxy A17 5G in Vietnam, but it should be released in other regions soon. [#InlinePriceWidget,14041,1#] If you live in Vietnam and haven't received the stable One UI 8 on your Galaxy A17 5G yet, you can check...


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Today Microsoft has announced that the 2025 update to Windows 11 has started to roll out. Commonly known as version 25H2 (because it's meant to arrive in the second half of the year), it's the annual feature update to Microsoft's latest OS (the company used to issue two updates per year but has switched to only one a few years back). The update will be delivered using "servicing technology", Microsoft says, which is the same one used for the monthly updates. Availability today begins via a "controlled feature rollout" for devices that are running Windows 11 version 24H2, but initially only...


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With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip now officially unveiled, Android makers are set to unveil a plethora of flagships armed with the latest flagship SoC. Nubia is one of them, and its Z80 Ultra (NX741J) has now emerged in a Geekbench listing. The device is equipped with the SD 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and scored an impressive 3,669 single-core points and an 11,309 multi-core score. The phone is also armed with 16GB RAM and boots Android 16. Nubia Z80 Ultra (NX741J) on Geekbench In related news, Nubia Z80 Ultra also appeared on China’s 3C database, confirming its charging speeds. The...


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Realme today expanded its Realme 15 series with the unveiling of the Realme 15x as the latest member of the lineup. [#InlinePriceWidget,14173,1#] The Realme 15x is powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC, runs Android 15-based Realme UI 6 out of the box, and has up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage onboard, which is expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card. The Realme 15x is built around a 6.8" HD+ LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits of peak brightness. Realme says the display has Smart Touch support, enabling users to operate the phone with wet and oily hands, while wearing gloves,...


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This year's iPhone Pros bring an almost unusual amount of changes, including an all-new build and two new cameras, in addition to the typical chipset upgrades. As is customary, Apple has discontinued the previous-gen Pros, but retailers and carriers have plenty of stock, so it's worth exploring whether saving some money and going for last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max is a good idea or the new 17 Pro Max is the go-to option. Plus, many 16 Pro Max owners are certainly considering an upgrade. Let's see!Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test ...


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Motorola started teasing the X70 Air in China late last month, and as the name implies this is going to be a very thin device. We've since heard that it could be launching internationally as the Edge 70, and today a new leak confirms that while also telling us precisely what to expect in terms of slimness.According to legendary leaker Evan Blass (aka @evleaks), the Edge 70 will be under 6mm thin, which puts it in the same league as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, iPhone Air, Tecno Spark Slim, and Tecno Pova Slim. The promo video above was also leaked, showcasing the...


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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days kick off on Tuesday next week, but there are some good deals available this week too – and you don’t even need a Prime subscription for them.The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 took a couple of weeks off from discounts, but now it’s back at it – with $150 off its normal price, you can have the base 256GB model for under $1,000. Doubling the storage is a $120 upgrade. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 $150 off Read our review 12/256GB - $950 at Amazon US ...


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The iQOO 15 is coming soon - the brand just confirmed some of its specs yesterday. Today, the iQOO 15 was spotted in two certification databases: SIRIM in Malaysia and the EEC platform in Europe. These certifications are necessary pre-launch approval steps, and they signify that we're getting ever closer to the device's official announcement.iQOO 15 certificationsThe iQOO 15 has the model number I2501, as revealed by these certifications. It's already been confirmed to sport the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, support for wireless charging and USB 3.2, IP68 and IP69 dust and water...


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The Lava Agni 3, unveiled last October, is due for a successor. The Indian handset maker hasn't announced the launch date of the Agni 4 yet, but it has teased the smartphone on its website, revealing that the Agni 4 is scheduled to arrive in November.[#InlinePriceWidget,13396,1#]The teaser shared by Lava confirms that the Agni 4 won't feature a secondary display on its rear, like its predecessor, Agni 3, and it will also have a different rear camera layout.Like the launch date, Lava hasn't revealed the Agni 4's specs either, but expect the brand to kick off its promo campaign...


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A couple of days ago, Samsung made the Galaxy M07 official, and since then the Galaxy F07 has also been listed on the company's Indian website.The M07, F07, and previously launched A07 are all the same device with different names and different colorways. The F07, for example, is only available in green, while the M07 is only offered in black.Samsung Galaxy F07 official imagesLike the other two devices it's identical to, the Galaxy F07 has a 6.7-inch 720x1600 LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC at the helm, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable...


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The Moto G06 Power became official in early September, and now it's finally almost ready to make the trip to India. Motorola's Indian arm is teasing a new device over on X, as you can see below.Get ready for what’s next. Boundless power to work, stream and scroll. #Motorola #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/Hy6INz9Fd6— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) October 3, 2025 The word "power" is featured prominently in the text accompanying the teaser image, and so it's pretty clear that this post is referring to the G06 Power - not to mention the fact that the camera island seems identical too....


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A post on Xbox Wire with the innocuous title “Updates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Plans” caused a lot of outrage in the gaming community. That’s because the post buries the lede – Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is now 50% more expensive.Introducing the new Xbox Game Pass tiersMicrosoft also renamed half of the plans, so here’s what they are now. The Core plan is renamed Essential, while Standard is now Premium. The Ultimate pass keeps its name, the same goes for the PC Game Pass.We compiled the prices of the old and new plans below. Keep in mind...


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