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Qualcomm is expected to release its next flagship chipset in late September, though it may not call it Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Even if that’s the Snapdragon 8 Elite successor, the new processor may see Qualcomm returning to its previous naming scheme. The new chip could launch as Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, according to information shared(source in Chinese) by …

Tom GerkenTechnology reporter Konami EVA, one of the main characters in the remade game (image brightened from source) Metal Gear is one of the best-selling video game series in history, shifting more than 60 million copies. The series pioneered cinematics in gaming by blending cutting-edge cutscenes, voice acting and dynamic camera angles to create something that would have looked more …

Nintendo/The Pokemon Company Who knew that CMLL running a cross-promotion with Pokémon could prove to be so successful? The Mexican company’s upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A X CMLL event on 25 September is reportedly selling very, very well. Luchablog reports that (at time of writing), the promotion “has already sold all but 2 numbered seats”. They’ve since opened up other sections …

Every platform wants to be the place you hang with friends — even Spotify as of this week — so it’s apparently time for TikTok to shore up its direct messaging feature! It told TechCrunch that over the next few weeks, all users should see voice messages and image sharing options arrive in their DMs. (They won’t show up for …

One UI 8, based on Android 16, has been in development for Galaxy smartphones and tablets for some time now. Like every major One UI update, Samsung first released it in beta form, and as always, the latest Galaxy S flagship—the Galaxy S25 series—was the first to get access. The Galaxy S25 lineup will also be the first to receive …

Scientists have found that artificial intelligence is reshaping the way people talk.  Researchers at the University of Florida found that adults are increasingly weaving ChatGPT-style vocabulary into everyday speech, favoring words like ‘surpass,’ ‘boast,’ ‘meticulous,’ ‘strategically’ and ‘garner.’  The team analyzed 22.1 million words from unscripted and spontaneous spoken language, including conversational podcasts on science and technology. They discovered that …

NEED TO KNOW Certain Google users’ data may be at risk after a recent breach Hackers attacked the tech giant’s Salesforce database, which stores and manages customer data for businesses Google recommends using a passkey — like a fingerprint or face scan — for maximum account security After a data breach at Google, certain users’ information may be at risk. …

How to Get an S-Class Corvette Ship in No Man’s Sky Voyager with Advanced Corvette Parts  The Times of India No Man’s Sky: Voyagers  No Man’s Sky No Man’s Sky Voyagers update: Large, customizable, multi-crew starships arrive today  PlayStation.Blog Sean Murray says the Earth-sized planet in Light No Fire will have ‘real oceans’ that players will need ‘large boats and crews’ to cross  PC …

TL;DR Samsung’s got an Unpacked event scheduled for September 4, where we’re expect the Tab S11 series and S25 FE to debut. This afternoon we get a look at some promo material for the phone and the Ultra tablet. Similar imagery leaked earlier this week, and now we get to see some higher-quality variants. Samsung’s second Unpacked event of the …

According to EA, the Battlefield 6 play test is the biggest beta in Battlefield’s history in terms of players. Research firm Oppenheimer estimated that the beta reached more than 20 million people. However, a “substantial number” of those fans may have been playing Battlefield 6 with the minimum recommended specs. Battlefield 6 technical director Christian Buhl made that assertion during …