Samsung’s developing its first “Ultra” laptop powered by Intel and Microsoft
Samsung appears to be getting ready to release a new Galaxy Book ultrabook powered by Intel and Microsoft. More specifically, Bluetooth has just approved an unannounced Samsung notebook PC named “Galaxy Book 3 Ultra,” which, to our recollection, should be the company’s first “Ultra” laptop in its recent portfolio.
Bluetooth lists several Galaxy Book 3 Ultra variants identified by model numbers NT960XFH, NP960XFH, NT961XFH, NT960XFS, and NT960XFHZ. And although the listing doesn’t go into hardware specifications for the ultrabook, it does reference a Microsoft and an Intel product.
From Sammobile
Sony could revive its gaming smartphone lineup later this month
After unveiling its latest compact flagship, the Xperia 5 IV, last week, Sony now seems to be prepping a new gamer-centric device. The company has scheduled another launch event for later this month, where it will unveil the upcoming device.
Although we don’t have any details about the upcoming Xperia device, Sony’s teaser confirms that it is “made for pro gamers and streamers.” In addition, the video showcases a member of Scarz, a Japanese professional eSports team, playing a mobile game on a silhouetted device that appears to have shoulder triggers.
From XDA
Lava Blaze Pro is coming this month with 50MP triple camera
Lava unveiled the Lava Blaze in India in July with a glass back at INR8,699 ($110/€110), and now the company is gearing to launch its Pro model this month. It promises premium build quality and great performance to the customers.
An image we received shows us the Lava Blaze Pro’s rear side sporting a camera island which reminds us of the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The primary camera uses a 50MP sensor, but we don’t know the purpose of the other two units.
From Gsmarena
Google is also launching new smart home hardware on October 6
Google has announced the October 6 launch event for the Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Watch. It looks like that’s not all the company would be unveiling there.
On its Ideas & Info blog, Google has also revealed that the new Nest smart home portfolio will make its debut on the same day as its new flagships and smartwatch.
“All of the devices will be shoppable the same day at GoogleStore.com or if you’re in the New York City area, visit our physical Google Stores to check them out in person,” Google notes in its blog.
It’s unclear what exactly Google will launch, but a cheaper Chromecast has recently been in the news. A report from yesterday suggested that the 1080p streamer is on the brink of launch. A new Nest Wi-Fi and a wired Nest Doorbell have also been rumored for a while. All these devices fall under the Nest lineup of smart home tech from Google, so we might see them launch at the event.
From Android Authority
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon chips bring a much needed performance boost to affordable phones
Qualcomm has unveiled two new mid-range mobile chips—Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 1—that bring a much-needed performance boost to affordable smartphones. Both new chipsets get faster CPUs, more powerful GPUs, and faster wireless connectivity, and they could be used in future Galaxy phones.
From Sammobile
Honor X40 teaser confirms curved 10-bit OLED, dual cameras on the back
Honor X40 series is getting announced on September 15, and today the company revealed a major detail about one of the phones from the lineup. Next Thursday we are going to see an Honor X40 with a 10-bit OLED panel with curved sides, which will be a first in the 9-year history of the X series.
The top features an IR blaster next to the noise-canceling mic as Honor positions the smartphone as the core device of its multi-platform ecosystem. The design of the back is also not a surprise – the company sticks with the Honor X9 and X30-style circular island.
From Gsmarena
Meta Connect 2022 gets a date and Zuckerberg teases Oculus Quest 2 successor
Meta has just announced that Meta Connect 2022 will take place on October 11, and we may finally get a glimpse of its next VR headset: Project Cambria.
While this year’s Meta Connect might not be as wild as last year’s event – which saw the company announce its bold metaverse ambitions and change its name from Facebook – it should give us a better look at Meta’s Oculus Quest 2 successor, the so-called Project Cambria VR headset.
It’s worth noting that while Meta hasn’t explicitly said that Cambria – which will most likely officially be called the Quest Pro – will be in attendance, it’s strongly been hinted at it.
For starters, at the 2021 Connect Meta promised we’d see Cambria launch in 2022, which is only a few months away from ending; combined with this year’s show’s promise to give attendees “a look at what’s to come in the near and far future” for its metaverse ambitions and we can safely guess that Cambria will get some stage time.
But that’s not all. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg teased that we’d see Meta’s “next VR headset” in October while appearing on the Joe Rogan Experience; plus a post on Zuckerberg’s Facebook page that says “See you at Meta Connect on Oct 11” we see him wearing some shadowy VR headset that looks nothing like a Quest 2, but a lot like the Project Cambria render Meta shared in 2021.
From Techradar
Google Maps Update Brings Fuel and Energy Estimates Based on Your Vehicle Type
Google Maps is expanding its eco-friendly route options to calculate fuel and energy costs based on the types of vehicles people drive in the coming weeks, the company said in a blog post Tuesday.
The feature allows people to pick the type of vehicle they’re driving — whether it be gas, diesel, hybrid or electric — in Maps and get an estimate on how much fuel or energy will be consumed on a given route. If the most fuel-efficient route doesn’t happen to be the fastest, people can choose the faster one instead. This feature is limited to mobile.
From Cnet
PS5 update rolls out globally with 1440p support, gamelists and new party features
Sony has rolled out the latest PlayStation 5 system update globally with a much-requested feature: 1440p video output. The feature, first previewed in beta last July, will finally provide an option between less-sharp 1080p and demanding 4K that can reduce framerates. It will be especially beneficial to users with PC monitors that natively support 1440p QHD (2,560 x 1,440) resolution.
Your monitor or TV will need to support 1440p/60Hz or 1440p/120Hz, Sony said. You can select the setting from the “Screen and Video” menu in the settings, and a “Test 1440p Output” button lets you check to see if your monitor is supported. However, using 1440p will disable variable refresh rates (VRR) that sync game and monitor framerates. That means you may see screen tearing and other issues that reduce smoothness.
From Engadget
Edit tweets feature will allow five changes in 30 mins; comes to New Zealand first
The ability to edit tweets in order to correct typos has been top of the list of requested features for many years. Testing finally began earlier this month, and Twitter has now shared a few more details.
We already knew that there would be a 30-minute time limit between tweeting and editing the tweet, and that an edit history would be available to highlight any abuse of the feature …
Twitter shared with 9to5Mac more information regarding how editing a tweet will work. As of now, the company is testing this feature with a small group to help the platform identify and resolve potential issues before the general release.
In this test, tweets will be able to be edited a few times in the 30 minutes following their publication. Edited tweets will appear with an icon, timestamp, and label. As previously reported by Jane Manchun Wong, users can tap the label to see the Edit History of the post, which will bring past versions of the tweet for context.
The company has now told TechCrunch that the “few times” limit has, for now, been set to five. This would allow for the correction of typos by even the most ham-fisted of typists; sometimes rushing to correct something before people jump on it can lead to the introduction of another error.
Twitter says that this number could, however, be changed later. It will monitor usage to find out how people use the feature, in a bid to find the optimum balance between correction of errors and the potential for abuse.
From 9to5Mac
