Windows 11 24H2 seems to be a massive fail – so Microsoft apparently working on 25H2 fills me with hope… and fear

Windows 11 24H2 seems to be a massive fail – so Microsoft apparently working on 25H2 fills me with hope... and fear

(Image credit: MAYA LAB / Shutterstock) Microsoft has kicked off a new set of Windows 11 preview builds in testing These will have “behind-the-scenes platform changes” for the OS Rumor has it that Microsoft will be tinkering with the current Germanium platform – rather than switching to an all-new base for Windows 11 – and that should mean fewer bugs Microsoft is likely switching to work on the next big update for Windows 11 , which would be 25H2, based on rumors and what’s going on with the latest preview build. Microsoft itself has told us that the new […]

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RTX 5080 24GB version teased by MSI – is it time to admit that 16GB isn’t enough for 4K?

RTX 5080 24GB version teased by MSI - is it time to admit that 16GB isn't enough for 4K?

(Image credit: Future) MSI has listed an RTX 5080 24GB model on its website It’s not the first time MSI has hinted towards a higher capacity card Some claim it’s a mistake, others a sign of things to come MSI has teased an RTX 5080 model featuring 24GB GDDR7 VRAM (up from the standard 16GB) of the 80-class card on its website. Spotted by TweakTown , a compatibility listing of MSI’s X870 Tomahawk Wi-Fi motherboard features support for an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 model with “24576” under the Memory Size. Before the RTX 5080’s launch date on January 30, […]

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Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han has died

Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han has died

Ethan Miller via Getty Images One of Samsung’s CEOs, Jong-hee Han, has died due to a heart attack, according to Reuters and CNBC . He was 63. Han joined the company in 1988 and became the head of product research and development for visual display in 2011. He then led Samsung’s TV business before he was named as the head of Samsung DX, which is what the company calls its merged mobile and consumer electronics divisions, in 2021. In 2022, he officially became the company’s Vice Chairman and CEO. Han had no experience in mobile before he started leading […]

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The Morning After: Apple is reportedly working on a Watch with built-in cameras

Apple The next feature for next-gen Apple Watches could be AI assistant-boosting cameras. Apple is reportedly working on adding cameras to future Apple Watch models to make them more like AI wearables, according to Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman. Unlike the ancient watch cameras from decades ago, I’d expect the camera to be as subtle as front-facing cameras on an iPhone, not the giant units on the back. Cameras may not be for FaceTime calls or photography but could help the Apple Watch support AI features like Visual Intelligence, which can provide on-the-spot information. Gurman previously reported Apple is developing […]

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This mini PC with the incredible Strix Halo APU is yet another sign AMD may have given up on big brands for bleeding edge tech

This mini PC with the incredible Strix Halo APU is yet another sign AMD may have given up on big brands for bleeding edge tech

(Image credit: Videocardz) SDUNITED AX835-025FF mini PC packs a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 storage Strix Halo’s potential shines despite early optimization challenges Big brands lag behind while Chinese manufacturers drive Strix Halo adoption Lesser-known Chinese brand SDUNITED has launched the AX835-025FF, a portable mini PC powered by AMD ’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory. This 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5 processor runs at 5.1GHz and is paired with a 40 CU Radeon 8060S GPU, which is expected to perform similarly to an RTX 4060, making it a decent PC for photo editing . […]

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A fresh Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leak hints at a 2K display and a titanium frame

A fresh Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leak hints at a 2K display and a titanium frame

We’ve already been given a brief look at the phone New Galaxy S25 Edge details have leaked A screen with a 2K resolution is predicted The frame could be made from titanium Most rumors are suggesting that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is going to get a full launch sometime in April, and as we count down the days we’re getting more information about what to expect from this phone – including its display and the materials used for its frame. According to prolific tipster Ice Universe (via Android Authority ), the fourth phone in the S25 series is […]

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You’ll soon be able to hear Apple Watch alarms even in silent mode

You’ll soon be able to hear Apple Watch alarms even in silent mode

Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Apple’s release candidate for watchOS 11.4 came out today, providing an early look at some new features coming to the Apple Watch in the next few weeks. The OS update has some bug fixes, but more notably, it makes a change to the Apple Watch’s Silent Mode , allowing alarms to be heard while everything else is silenced. Currently, with Silent Mode activated, […]

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Apple is rumored to be prioritizing battery life on the foldable iPhone – which could also feature a liquid metal hinge for added durability

Apple is rumored to be prioritizing battery life on the foldable iPhone – which could also feature a liquid metal hinge for added durability

Google has a folding phone… Apple does not (yet) Battery life is reportedly a priority for the folding iPhone Apple could also make use of a liquid metal hinge The device isn’t expected to appear until 2026 at the earliest The more foldable iPhone rumors we come across, the more convinced we become that such a device is indeed going to see the light of day in the next year or two – and there are a couple of fresh leaks to report. First up, well-known tipster Yeux1122 (via MacRumors ) says that battery life is a priority for […]

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Framework’s Desktop is selling like hot cakes; Ryzen Max+ 395, Max 383 batches are sold out with next shipment in Q3

Framework's Desktop is selling like hot cakes; Ryzen Max+ 395, Max 383 batches are sold out with next shipment in Q3

(Image credit: Framework) Framework’s modular AI desktop keeps selling out due to huge demand Powerful Ryzen AI Max chips offer impressive specs in a compact form Preorders for batch 8 are open now, but you’ll need to wait for Q3 for shipping As you probably know, we’re big fans of Framework’s modular laptops here at TechRadar Pro , so when the company announced its Framework Desktop – a mini PC that’s an affordable alternative to Apple’s Mac Studio – we were more than a little curious. A modular, repairable desktop that challenges industry giants while keeping costs down? You […]

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Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals include the Mac mini M4 for a record-low price

Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals include the Mac mini M4 for a record-low price

Devindra Hardawar for Engadget Apple’s most recent Mac mini is down to its lowest price yet in an early Amazon Spring Sale deal. The M4 Mac mini starts at just $499 right now for 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, or 17 percent off the usual price of $599. Other versions are $100 off too, with 16GB/512GB currently going for $699 and the model with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage sitting at $899. You can also get the Mac mini with the M4 Pro chip for $1,299, down from its usual $1,399. Image for […]

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