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The Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows is a mini PC with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-001DE) processor that went up for pre-order this summer for $899. Now, just a few months later, Qualcomm has pulled the plug on the little computer. According to Jeff Geerling and xda-developers, customers who ordered one from Arrow Electronics are now receiving emails letting them know that Qualcomm has "made the decision to pause this product and the support of it, indefinitely." The chip maker says it'll refund customers who have already purchased the Snapdragon Dev Kit. When the company first introduced the mini PC earlier this year, it was positioned as a tool for developers that wanted to get started working with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X series processors. The 8″ x 7″ x 1.3″ computer is powered by one of Qualcomm's most powerful chips to date, with 12 CPU cores, a GPU that delivers up to 4.6 TFLOPS of graphics performance, and a 45 TOPS neural processing unit

The seventh-generation iPad mini's charging speed is capped at 20W, according to a Chinese regulatory filing. The new ‌iPad mini‌'s charging speed has seemingly been confirmed through a China Compulsory Certificate (3C) certification report (spotted by 91Mobiles), revealing that th e new model has the same charging specification as its immediate predecessor. According to the 3C certification, the seventh-generation ‌iPad mini‌ (model A2996) supports 20W "fast charging," using a 9VDC x 2.22A power output. This is the same wattage as the sixth-generation ‌iPad mini‌, which also featured a 20W USB-C charger. The listing also mentions a 45W adapter, but the ‌iPad mini‌'s actual charging speed is capped at 20W. This limitation puts it behind several competitors in the market, such as the OnePlus Pad 2, which boasts 67W fast charging. The 2021, sixth-generation ‌iPad mini‌ gained 20W charging thanks to the implementation of a USB-C port, 8W more than the fifth-g

While modern smartphones have pretty good stabilization, none quite match what a gimbal can do. These devices will smooth out video amazingly, reducing shake better than any internal system or software optimization can. Today, we came across an excellent deal on a fantastic option. The Hohem iSteady V3 competes against the best smartphone gimbals around, offering a wide variety of features, flexibility, and even AI tracking capabilities. All for $129, which easily beats direct competitors. This is a $20 discount on the $149 retail price. Buy the Hohen iSteady V3 smartphone gimbal for $129 ($20 off) This offer is available from Amazon, as well as Hohem’s website. We’re focusing on Amazon for convenience, as we know many of you already use it. The discount applies to both the Black and White color models. Hohem iSteady V3 smartphone gimbal Hohem iSteady V3 smartphone gimbal AI-powered tracking Equipped with its own object detection and tracking system, the Hohem iSteady V3 smart

Amazon is the latest tech company to join the nuclear bandwagon, investing in three energy companies to help bring more power output online across two states. The e-commerce giant signed agreements with Energy Northwest, a consortium of public utility companies in Washington State, X-energy, a small modular reactor (SMR) developer, and Dominion Energy, an electric utility provider based in Virginia that operates the North Anna nuclear power station. Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman said, "Nuclear is a safe source of carbon-free energy that can help power our operations and meet the growing demands of our customers, while helping us progress toward our Climate Pledge commitment to be net-zero across our operations by 2040." This isn't the company's first venture into nuclear power, as it has previously bought a 960-MW data center in Pennsylvania directly connected to the nearby nuclear plant. However, these investments represent Amazon's first direct inv

Artificial intelligence is really changing the way we all work, but the market seems to be a bit fragmented. AI tools seem to be specialized, which is forcing us to use multiple services for different purposes. Not only is this inconvenient, but it can get expensive, as many of these services are paid. 1minAI puts all the best AI tools together into a single service, and right now, you can get a lifetime subscription for a mere $39.99! Yes, that is a one-time payment for life. Get a lifetime subscription to 1minAI for a mere $39.99 This offer gets you access to the 1minAI Pro plan. This subscription has some limitations, which we will cover later in this post. 1minAI is special because it could become the only AI service you will ever need. This is because it conglomerates all the main AI tools in existence. These include OpenAI (ChatGPT), Google AI, Midjourney, Meta, Leonardo.AI, stability.ai, Anthropic, MistralAI, and Cohere. What does this mean? It just m

Disclosure: Some links on this page are monetized by the Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten Advertising, and eBay, affiliate programs, and Liliputing may earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on those links. All prices are subject to change, and this article only reflects the prices available at time of publication. Amazon's first Kindle eReader with a color display is up for pre-order for $280 and set to ship on October 30, 2024. The new Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition features a 7 inch color display that combines an E Ink Kaleido screen with Amazon's custom oxide backplane, custom coating between the display layers, and LED lights  with "micro-deflectors to minimize stray light" that Amazon says leads to sharper contrast and better image quality. The $280 price tag makes the Kindle Colorsoft rather expensive, even by the standards of eReaders with E Ink color displays. But Amazon is clearly positioning the Kindle Colorsoft as a premium dev

Apple secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD to develop long-range electric vehicle battery technology as part of its now-nixed Apple Car project, according to Bloomberg. Beginning around 2017, the partnership focused on creating a battery system using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The joint effort aim ed to produce batteries with longer range and improved safety compared to typical EV batteries of the time. Apple reportedly brought expertise in advanced battery packs and heat management, while BYD contributed manufacturing know-how and advancements in LFP cell technology. The collaboration was part of Apple's since-canceled car project, which the company invested approximately $1 billion per year in over the past decade. Although Apple doesn't own the technology used in BYD's current Blade batteries, the partnership reportedly influenced the development of BYD's battery systems. The project is said to have been led by Alexander Hitzinger on Ap

Spotted by hardware sleuth Everest at Bapco, the unreleased Core 5 210H looks similar to the Alder Lake-based Core i5-12450H. One would expect anything under the "Core 200" series to be based on Arrow Lake, but the non-Ultra models appear to be based on the Raptor Lake or Alder Lake silicon. The fresh sighting of the Core 5 210H has sparked concerns regarding Intel's updated naming scheme. The 200-series monicker will be confusing for consumers with less experience. For example, only Core Ultra 200 parts are based on the Arrow Lake architecture. Meanwhile, the Core 200 parts could be rebadged Raptor Lake/Alder Lake chips. Going into the specifics, the Core 5 210H packs eight cores and twelve threads, pointing towards a configuration of four P-cores and four E-cores. The cache layout is not mentioned, so we are unable to determine if this chip will be based on Alder Lake or Raptor Lake. The former would net this chip 7MB of L2 cache, with the latter coming in at 12MB, s

MacPaw today released a redesigned version of CleanMyMac, its long-running Mac optimization and maintenance software. The update introduces a new interface and expanded functionality, aiming to provide a more comprehensive set of tools for Mac care. The revised CleanMyMac now features six main modules and over 25 tools for various maintenance tasks. A new assistant offers Mac health and security reports and maintenance reminders, while an updated My Clutter module helps users manage storage by identifyi ng large, old, and duplicate files. Other changes include grouped application permissions in the Protection module for easier privacy management, and a redesigned menu bar utility that aims to improve system monitoring and resource usage. "This update isn't just about a fresh look — it's about giving users the tools they need to care for their Macs effortlessly," said MacPaw CEO Oleksandr Kosovan. "We're combining smart tech with an intuitive desig

The DJI Osmo Mobile SE is one of our favorite smartphone gimbals for a good reason. It provides modern features, a portable design, and great functionality at a very reasonable price. If you’ve been looking to get it, today is your lucky day. The DJI Osmo Mobile SE has hit a new record-low price of just $69, saving you 22% on the retail price. Buy the DJI Osmo Mobile SE gimbal for only $69 This deal is available from Amazon, as well as DJI’s website . The only reason we focus on Amazon is because it’s a very popular retailer most of you already use, making it a more convenient option. We already recommend the DJI Osmo Mobile SE at its full $89 price; at $69, the value is only better. It comes with a great feature set. The unit features 3-axis stabilization, which means it can stabilize pan, tilt, and roll. The design is also very portable, as you can fold it into a size that can easily fit in an average bag. And while it is an affordable gimbal, it still has a magnetic mounting sys

Intel is in hot water after the Cyber Security Association of China called out the company for its cybersecurity vulnerabilities and high failure rates and accused it of adding backdoors to its covert surveillance and digital espionage systems. According to the statement (via China Daily), "Intel has made substantial profits in China, but it continues to engage in actions that harm China's interests and threaten national security." According to data from Statista, China is Intel's largest source of revenue in 2023, making the company $14.85 billion. The U.S. is a close second, at $13.96 billion, but it will be a massive disaster for the company if it loses China, as it accounted for over a quarter of its over $54 billion revenue last year. This would be the nail in the coffin for the chipmaking giant unless the U.S. swoops in to save it, especially as it has recently announced losing $1.6 billion in its last quarterly earnings call. The group highlighted severa l

Facebook has become the world's social network of choice. It's, by far, the most popular, with over three billion active users as of February 2024. We're sure many of you are using Facebook to communicate with just about everyone. This is why running across unexpected bugs and issues may be more than annoying. We've compiled a list of solutions for Facebook not working. Let's get your Facebook up and running ASAP! Editor's note: All instructions were generated using a Google Pixel 7 running Android 14, an Apple iPhone 12 Mini running iOS 17.3, a custom PC running Windows 11, and the Chrome browser running version 121.0.6167.161. Some of the steps below might be a bit different on your end, depending on your device. Check if Facebook is down You might not be the only one having problems with Facebook! If the social network isn't working for you, maybe it's a site-wide issue. You could try to use Facebook using another browser or devic

Disclosure: Some links on this page are monetized by the Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten Advertising, and eBay, affiliate programs, and Liliputing may earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on those links. All prices are subject to change, and this article only reflects the prices available at time of publication. Earlier this year AYN launched two handheld game consoles under the Odin 2 brand. While both are Android-powered handhelds with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors, the Odin 2 has a 6 inch IPS LCD display, while the Odin 2 Mini has a 5 inch mini LED screen. Now the company is preparing to launch a third model. The AYN Odin 2 Portal is coming soon, and according to a preview page for an upcoming Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, it'll have a 7 inch OLED display with a 120 Hz screen refresh rate. The company hasn't shared many other details about the upcoming handheld yet, aside from the fact that its analog sticks feature hall sensors. But a promo vi

Apple today shared a new Apple Card promotion that offers ‌Apple Card‌ users six percent Daily Cash back on purchases made at drugstores Walgreens and Duane Reade. The bonus is available on up to $500 in purchases when using ‌Apple Card‌ with Apple Pay, for a total of $30 back at the maximum purchase amount. Apple has a partnership with Wa lgreens and Duane Reade that normally gives ‌Apple Card‌ users three percent Daily Cash back on purchases, so for the next month, the cash return is doubled. Apple is offering the promotion through November 15, and Daily Cash can be earned when shopping in-store, online, or in the Walgreens app. iOS 18.1 will be released to the public in the coming weeks, and the software update introduces the first Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone. Below, we outline when to expect iOS 18.1 to be released. iOS 18.1: Apple Intelligence Features Here are some of the key Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.1 beta so fa

I'm a bit addicted to Duolingo in the quest to improve my Spanish. I know it isn't the best tutor, but I'm too lazy to take traditional classes. Plus, I can dip into the educational app a couple of times per day and feel as if I'm improving. I happily embrace my mild addiction — how bad can an addiction to learning be? Except it's not learning Spanish that I'm actually addicted to, which is why stumbling upon this Duolingo cheat has slightly ruined the app for me. Some of you might be interested in why I'm disappointed, but more of you probably want to know about the Duolingo cheat. I'm happy to share it. What's the Duolingo cheat? It's more of a bug than a cheat, but it's a way of generating XP quite quickly and, crucially, without learning a thing. You can see me exploiting it in the video above. On the mobile app, go to the Exercises section and choose the Speak practice. This exercise is already quite an eas

More than a month after releasing the source code for Android 15, Google is beginning to roll out the latest version of its mobile operating system to Pixel phones and tablets. But many of the new features Google is highlighting aren't necessarily coming to all Android phones. They're Pixel-specific apps and services. Here's a roundup of recent tech news from around the web. What's new in Android 15, plus more updates [Google] Android 15 is now rolling out to recent Pixel devices. Among other things, it brings a Theft Detection Lock feature, a new Private space that hides apps from view unless unlocked, and foldable/tablet enhancements. October Pixel Drop: Helpful enhancements for your devices [Google] In addition to Android 15, Google is rolling out a Feature Drop for Pixel devices. Among other things, there's support for hands-free Gemini on Pixel Buds, Audio Magic Eraser for videos, underwater photography mode, pollen tracking in the Weather app, and

Sonos today announced the launch of two new products, the Arc Ultra Soundbar and the Sonos Sub 4. The Sonos Arc Ultra is a new high-end soundbar that's priced at $999, while the $799 Sub 4 is the newest Sonos subwoofer with improved design and internals. The Arc Ultra offers up to double the bass of its predecessor, thanks to new transducer technology called Sound Motion. Sound Motion cuts down on the size of the transducer while also improving bass, for better sound from smaller devices. There a re 14 Sonos-engineered drivers, the Sound Motion woofer, and a cluster of tweeters with waveguides to provide a 9.1.4 spatial audio experience. New center channel architecture maximizes vocal clarity to make it easier to follow dialogue, and there is a Speech Enhancement feature for customization. Trueplay can be used to customize audio to a specific space. Compared to the prior version of the Sonos Arc, the Arc Ultra has a curved design, matte finish, and slimmer build that does

A semiconductor-focused market intelligence firm has charted the rise of the Arm architecture in the notebook market up to 2030. In a new research bulletin, TechInsights predicts that 40% of notebooks sold by the decade's end will be based on SoCs using the Arm architecture (via ITHome). This would mark a massive shift away from the x86 architecture. Moreover, TechInsights' presumably independent research partially validates Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas' bold claim that the Windows-on-Arm device market share "could be better than 50%" in the next five years. According to TechInsights data, the global notebook PC market's x86/Arm market share is currently split around 82/18. In 2025, the needle will not have significantly moved when the new breed of Windows-on-Arm "AI PCs" will have had a full calendar year of availability. TechInsights sees an x86/Arm market share split of 80/20. The source says that if TechInsights is correct, momentum will stay wit

Disclosure: Some links on this page are monetized by the Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten Advertising, and eBay, affiliate programs, and Liliputing may earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on those links. All prices are subject to change, and this article only reflects the prices available at time of publication. TerraMaster recently launched 9 new Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices featuring the company's latest software and processors based on Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake-N or Alder Lake-U architecture. One of the more intriguing models is the TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus. Not only is it one of a growing number of NAS devices that use solid state storage rather than spinning hard drives, but this model supports up to eight PCIe NVMe SSDs. Theoretically that means you could equip it with up to 64TB of storage, assuming you can afford to purchase eight 8TB drives. Equipped with a 10 Gb Ethernet port, the F8 SSD Plus also offers a fast connection to your