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With a focus on scaling 5G and AI in 2020, Qualcomm has introduced the new SoCs with support for 5G, with the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 865 packing the Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System, which Qualcomm says is the world’s most advanced 5G platform that will offer improved connectivity and better performance on the upcoming flagship smartphones. And, the Snapdragon 765/765G packing integrated 5G connectivity with AI processing and select Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming experiences....

Your first thought? “How much is this going to cost me?” The same thought comes to mind when your check engine light comes on. Instead of worrying, one of these handy diagnostics gadgets can help you figure out what’s wrong. Let’s say something seriously wrong is going on. How much is it going to cost? It might be a couple of hundred bucks, or you could be facing thousands of dollars in repairs....

The only option currently in stock is the black 32GB model with unlocked E capabilities. l other options detail read, “ are out of inventory. ease check back soon.” (The ay Store is still offering three months of free ay Music l Access streaming for its lone available device.) Strangely, when you click on other E models, the ay Store often suggests an out-of-stock model. For example, when clicking the 16GB button while looking at the 32GB AT&T model, it suggests the 16GB Fi-only option, which is also out of stock....

The permit will allow Pony.ai to operate 100 autonomous vehicles as traditional taxis in Nansha, Guangzhou, from 8.30am to 10.30pm, with fares charged according to the city’s standard taxi prices. Passengers will be able to hail rides and pay for the service through the PonyPilot+ app. The robotaxis will operate with a “safety driver” behind the wheel, but the company expects to remove the driver over the short to intermediate time frame, while also gradually expanding the scale and scope of the service to other parts of Guangzhou....

Samsung today announced the release of its latest System-on-Chip (SoC) for mobile devices under a new branding — the Exynos ModAP. This is the first Exynos chip from the company to come with an integrated 4G LTE modem, whose lack has generally been the chipset’s Achilles heel. The inclusion of an LTE modem means that Samsung can use its own in-house chipset in the North American and European markets, where 4G LTE networks are prevalent....

The certainties now seem to begin to emerge, with information, not yet official, that Note 8 will arrive in August, probably on the 26th. The various rumors that have surfaced suggesting that Galaxy Note 8 will be presented during this year’s IFA, at a time when the market will be receptive and that the other brands will also showcase their new features. But just like last year, Samsung seems to want to anticipate the arrival of its larger model and is preparing to present it in New York on August 26....

In addition, Slashleaks filtered an image where we can saw the possible design of the OnePlus 6. The information is flying through the network, and each source tells us a different thing. It seems that today the thing is that there will be OnePlus 5T, but it will not update its processor, except the design, camera, and battery. Next, to the design, we will see a very interesting new aspect that has been filtered in a render....

OnePlus today announced that it will be foraying into the Smart TV market, with OnePlus CEO Pete Lau leading the division. He will also continue to lead the company’s smartphone division. OnePlus foraying into the Smart TV market is definitely a bold and odd move at the same time. The company has so far been associated with its OnePlus smartphones and some quality accessories that it releases from time to time....

There’s been no change in the order or make up of the top four languages in RedMonk’s ranking since the first of its biannual rankings from March. There’s also been almost no change in the rankings of the top 20, which are based on the number of projects on GitHub and discussions held on developer forum StackOverflow. The rankings are an approximation of popularity that aim to help developers spot emerging trends in languages....

In Summary Qualcomm’s push towards 5G is quite evident when you look at all their new mobile platforms coming with integrated 5G modems. On paper, Snapdragon 778G is a slightly toned-down version of the Snapdragon 780G which is an upper mid-range chip that promises solid performance, especially while gaming. But it is expected to be a very popular chipset with many OEMs bringing out many smartphones with this chipset. You would notice that most of Qualcomm’s recent launches are heavily focused on gaming which is apparent by the use of the suffix ‘G’ in the nomenclature....

Realme Buds Wireless Pro The all-new Buds Wireless Pro is a neckband-style pair of earphones. It comes in the same yellow-and-black color combo as the original Buds Wireless. However, unlike the previous model, it does not offer wingtips on the earbuds. The earbuds have 13.6mm drivers, which are claimed to be 21% larger than the previous generation. As per the company, the Buds Wireless Pro offers up to 22 hours of playback time on a single charge....

If you’re an AT&T customer, and there’s a good chance you are because they’re America’s second largest wireless operator, then prepare to become $300 poorer today. The Galaxy Note 3, which has already been out in various parts of Europe and Asia since September 25th, is now available from AT&T. That $300 price tag includes a two year contract, of course, but you already knew that. And while you may think that’s a lot of money to fork over, note that the Note 3 comes with 32 GB of memory, not 16 GB, like Samsung’s previous phones....

The fingerprint sensor built into the ione 5S is used as a limited security mechanism. Touch ID can unlock an ione or be used as a password for making purchases from iTunes the App Store, but that’s it. Samsung’s implementation would see far wider use, SamMobile says. As with Touch ID, Samsung’s fingerprint sensor would let you unlock your device, but it would also be available for other features built into the device....

While plenty of companies supply employees with work from home gear, that’s a luxury smaller businesses can’t afford. And if all you had was a laptop and mouse, it can be difficult for a person to be as productive who was used to a two-monitor (or more) setup at the office. Luckily, that’s fixed with a small gadget that expands your laptop’s capabilities, and a recent release from Anker adds the bonus of more storage....

The key is to insert the rewarded ads in a natural place within the app. For example, a player can interact with a survey in exchange for advancing to the next level in a game. Or when consumers are checking their news feeds, they can see an option to interact with a video to unlock a new pack of stickers in an app. The rewarded ads should be in an easy to find prominent location....

Also: The best Ring camera and doorbell deals To that end, the new model also supports Bird’s Eye View, a mode that gives you an aerial view of motion detection events, providing path indicators to show you things like where a delivery driver entered the detection zone and where a package was left or picked up. The Spotlight Cam Plus is also now available for preorder: Spotlight Cam Plus, Battery ($199....

According to the decision issued on Tuesday by judge Cynthia Thome at the São Paulo State Court, Companhia do Metropolitano de São Paulo (METRO) must immediately suspend the process to capture and processing of biometric data for facial recognition in the context of the implementation of an electronic surveillance system. Moreover, the company has been ordered to immediately suspend the roll-out of new equipment that promotes data capture and biometrics processing for facial recognition....

Samsung today officially launched its much-leaked Galaxy A8 in China. The A8 is the Korean company’s thinnest smartphone ever, with a waistline that is only 5.9mm thin. The 151gm handset features a metal mid frame with the front and back being made of glass. The front of the handset sports a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080p resolution. Located just below it are the capacitive menu and back buttons, with a physical home button between it that comes with an integrated fingerprint scanner, just like the one seen on the Galaxy S6....

Allow us to explain. The past year and a half has seen megapixel counts soar in most phone cameras. At the time of writing, we had smartphones with 108-megapixel sensors – indeed, Samsung’s own Galaxy S20 Ultra is one of them. Now, in almost all cases, the high megapixel sensor is the main sensor. It is the one that the camera is set to by default. For instance, the OnePlus 7T Pro has a 48-megapixel main sensor, or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a 64-megapixel main sensor....

Both Qualcomm and OnePlus have shown their excitement for an upcoming handset in the form of Twitter teases. And now Evan Blass (@evleaks) has taken to Twitter to show off what the new handset looks like, while at the same time leaking the full specifications sheet for the new flagship at the same time. OnePlus is set to announce a new device tomorrow, and while speculation had pointed to an upcoming OnePlus 3T as the device to be, that indeed looks to be the case....