Baseus has announced the launch of two new desktop charging stations under its Nomos II series. The lineup includes the 6-in-1 NH21 model with 245W output and the 5-in-1 NH21 model with 160W output. Both models aim to simplify multi-device charging with retractable cables, smart power allocation, and full desktop coverage.
Baseus Nomos NH21 Specifications
The Nomos NH21 6-in-1 model includes two 0.8-meter retractable USB-C cables made of braided fabric. The cables extend securely during use and retract automatically when not needed. Baseus claims the cable mechanism can withstand over 35,000 pulls. In addition to the retractable cables, the device features two extra USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and a Qi2-certified magnetic wireless charging pad. The station supports up to six devices simultaneously.
The 245W charging station delivers high output through its USB-C ports. Each main USB-C port supports up to 140W, allowing it to fast charge a 16-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro at the same time. The charger uses Baseus’s BPS 3.0 technology for intelligent power distribution. It also adopts GaN technology and a split structure to reduce heat buildup. A digital display shows real-time power and current output for better control.
Nomos NH21 5-in-1 model
The Nomos NH21 5-in-1 model features a similar design but includes one retractable USB-C cable and supports up to five devices. It offers a maximum combined output of 160W, with one of the USB-C ports capable of delivering 140W. The charger also includes Qi2 wireless charging for compatible iPhones and other devices.
Both charging stations support major fast-charging protocols, including PD3.1, PPS, QC, and SCP. They are compatible with a wide range of devices such as iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Galaxy phones, Switch consoles, DJI drones, and GoPro cameras.
Pricing and Availability
Both Nomos II charging stations are now available for purchase. The 5-in-1 160W model is already live on Baseus’s official website and Amazon, giving buyers immediate access to the more compact option.
The 6-in-1 245W model is also scheduled to go on sale, though at the time of writing, its purchase page had not yet appeared. Baseus says both models will be available soon across Amazon, Best Buy, Yodobashi, MMK, and Bic Camera.
In related news, the Baseus EnerFill FC41 20,000mAh power bank with 100W output, dual built-in cables, and a mini display also went on sale in the US earlier today.
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Innocn has entered the 500Hz QD-OLED market with its new GA27M1Q gaming monitor. It is built for competitive players who want very fast response times and clear motion. The monitor uses Samsung’s new QD-OLED panel.
The GA27M1Q is a 27-inch monitor with a 1440p resolution and a 500Hz refresh rate. The panel covers 99 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio. It is also certified under DisplayHDR 500. These numbers are in line with what Samsung and MSI offer with their own high refresh rate QD-OLED monitors.
Innocn lists a 0.03ms response time, which should help reduce motion blur and limit blooming around bright objects. The monitor supports FreeSync and G-Sync, so users can expect less tearing during fast gameplay. There is also a MAC-VIEW mode that tries to match colors more accurately when the monitor is used with a MacBook. It is worth noting that the monitor does not include a USB-C port.
For connectivity, the GA27M1Q includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, two USB-A 3.0 ports, and an audio jack. Like other 500Hz models using the same panel, the monitor needs Display Stream Compression to reach its full 500Hz refresh rate.
Pricing & availability
The Innocn GA27M1Q is available on Amazon for 999.99 dollars. A 250 dollar coupon is listed on the product page, which brings the price down to 749.99 dollars.
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If you’ve been planning a RAM upgrade, you might want to brace yourself. Samsung is reportedly pushing DDR5 contract prices way up—some increases hitting around 60%—and while these are enterprise numbers for now, they almost always spill over into the consumer market sooner or later.
Reuters reports that Samsung has bumped the price of 32GB DDR5 modules to about $239, which is nearly 50% higher than last month. Other capacities, including 16GB and 128GB sticks, are apparently seeing similar jumps. These aren’t retail tags you’ll see on Amazon yet, but they’re still important because they give a pretty clear idea of where the broader market is heading.
The main culprit behind all this is reportedly the AI wave. Big tech companies are scrambling to expand data centers, and those setups chew through enormous amounts of specialized HBM memory to feed modern AI accelerators. With demand exploding on the enterprise side for HBM chips, Samsung and other DRAM makers are funneling more of their production capacity toward those higher-margin orders. That leaves less room for consumer-grade chips. The result is a shortage of standard memory chips (and price hikes) for consumer hardware. And it’s not only DDR5 DRAM—smartphone prices are also tipped to rise in the near future due to this shortage.
With Samsung already rumored to increase the prices, it wouldn’t be surprising if Micron and SK Hynix roll out similar hikes. And because memory contracts often span years, the impact tends to spread slowly but steadily into the consumer space. Even DDR4 could end up riding the same wave simply because manufacturers will charge what the market allows.
For PC builders and gamers, this is yet another headache. GPUs have been volatile, inflation hasn’t exactly gone away, and now RAM—one of the simpler, relatively cheaper upgrades—may start costing noticeably more.
Garmin has launched its new Dash Cam X Series in India. The lineup includes four models called the Dash Cam Mini 3, Dash Cam X110, Dash Cam X210 and the Dash Cam X310. All four cameras use Garmin’s updated Clarity HDR optics and the Clarity polarizer to reduce glare and improve video visibility during the day and at night. Each model works with the Garmin Drive app for clip viewing, syncing, cloud uploads and remote monitoring.
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3
The Dash Cam Mini 3 is the smallest model. It has a compact design that fits behind the rear-view mirror and records 1080p HDR video with a 140 degree field of view. It uses a supercapacitor instead of a battery and mounts with an adhesive base. It supports voice control and incident detection through a G sensor. It does not have built-in GPS but can access GPS data when paired with a GPS-enabled Garmin camera. It supports microSD cards from 8 GB to 512 GB. Features such as Parking Guard and Live View are available when used with Garmin’s Constant Power Cable and a Garmin Vault subscription.
Garmin Dash Cam X110
The Dash Cam X 110 records 1440p HDR video and has a 2.41 inch color TFT LCD display with a resolution of 480 by 272 pixels. It has a magnetic mount and runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 20 minutes. It includes GPS, Galileo, incident detection with a G sensor, voice control and driver alerts that include forward collision, lane departure and a Go alert. It supports Wi-Fi connectivity, Garmin Vault cloud storage and multi-camera syncing. It supports microSD cards up to 512 GB.
Garmin Dash Cam X210
The Dash Cam X210 includes the same 1440p HDR recording, 2.41 inch screen, 140 degree field of view and Clarity polarizer. It includes GPS tracking, Galileo, incident detection, voice control and Wi-Fi syncing. It supports red-light and speed camera alerts where available along with lane departure warnings and overspeed alerts. It supports microSD cards up to 512 GB and works with Garmin Vault cloud storage.
Dash Cam X310
The Dash Cam X310 is the top model. It records 1440p HDR video at up to 60 frames per second with the same 140 degree field of view. It includes a 2.41 inch display, GPS, Galileo, voice control and incident detection. It supports Live View, Parking Guard, multi-camera syncing, Wi-Fi connectivity and Garmin Vault cloud storage. It uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 20 minutes of backup time and supports microSD cards up to 512 GB.
Pricing & availability
Garmin has priced the Dash Cam Mini 3 at Rs 12,550 with an MRP of Rs 15,990. The Dash Cam X110 costs Rs 16,990 with an MRP of Rs 20,990. The Dash Cam X210 is priced at Rs 21,990 with an MRP of Rs 26,990. The Dash Cam X310 costs Rs 27,790 with an MRP of Rs 32,990. All four models are available through the Garmin India online store, Amazon India, Flipkart and authorized automotive accessory retailers.
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Beelink has launched the SER9 Max, a compact mini PC powered by AMD’s Ryzen 7 H 255 processor and equipped with a high-speed 10GbE RJ45 port. The company has priced the barebones version at 2,249 yuan ($316) in China and $699 globally for the 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD configuration.
Beelink SER9 Max Specifications
The SER9 Max uses AMD’s latest 8-core, 16-thread CPU built on the Zen 4 architecture. It offers a base clock of 3.8GHz and a maximum boost clock of 4.9GHz. The Radeon 780M GPU runs at 2600MHz and supports high-performance graphics for games and creative workloads. Beelink claims the system can handle AAA titles at stable frame rates.
In the global variant, the system ships with 32GB of DDR5 5600MT/s memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Storage can be expanded up to 8TB through the two M.2 2280 NVMe slots. It also supports up to 128GB of RAM via dual SO-DIMM slots.
Beelink has equipped the mini PC with triple display output. It includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, and a USB4 port capable of 4K at 240Hz. The SER9 Max supports a full range of connectivity options, including a USB-C 40Gbps port, multiple USB-A ports, dual audio jacks, and one 10GbE RJ45 port.
The mini PC uses the MSC2.0 cooling system. This setup combines a vapor chamber, a silent fan module, and a heatsink for the SSD. Beelink says the system can sustain a 65W TDP while maintaining low noise levels at around 32 decibels.
The chassis is made of metal and measures 135×135×44.7mm. The system weighs 780 grams and supports VESA mounting. It comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and includes features such as Wake-on-LAN and Auto Power On.
The SER9 Max is now available for pre-order on Amazon US and Beelink’s official website for global buyers, and on JD.com for customers in China.
In related news, Minisforum has recently introduced the X1 Lite-255 Mini PC with the Ryzen 7 255 processor, USB4 connectivity, and OCuLink support. Thunderobot has also launched the Mix NUC Mini PC, powered by the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 7 H 255 processors.
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The OnePlus 15 has outscored the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in a recent battery drain test. But as it turns out, Oppo has a device that outperforms the OnePlus 15 by a significant margin. In the latest battery drain test from YouTube creator Lover of Tech, Oppo’s Find X9 Pro (our review) ended up taking the win in a side-by-side rundown with OnePlus’s and Apple’s latest and best.
The test wasn’t anything exotic — just long stretches of heavy tasks chained together until the phones died. Things like shooting 4K/60fps video for an hour, endless scrolling through TikTok and Instagram Reels, YouTube playback, a bit of Subway Surfers and Asphalt, and a WhatsApp video call thrown in near the end. Once that loop finished, it started over again.
All of it was done on cellular data, which is a more realistic way to test battery life than running everything on Wi-Fi, since cellular data is significantly more resource-intensive than WiFi, and the different chipsets (A19 Pro, Dimensity 9500, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) likely pair with different modems that vary in efficiency.
As for the results, the OnePlus 15 held up reasonably well, tapping out at 9 hours, 39 minutes, 28 seconds. That’s still more than enough for a full day, probably more like a day and a half for most people. But the Find X9 Pro stretched things out to around 11 hours. The iPhone 17 Pro Max sat at 7 hours, 37 minutes, 42 seconds.
What’s interesting here is that OnePlus made a big deal about sticking to the full 7,300mAh capacity globally. No region-specific downgrades. Oppo did the same with the X9 Pro, so these numbers should translate pretty cleanly no matter where you buy them.
Edifier has launched its new S201MKII 2.1 active speaker system in China. The system is priced at 1,399 yuan ($197) for the first sale and delivers a complete upgrade over the previous generation.
Edifier S201MKII Specifications
The S201MKII features a redesigned acoustic setup with new drivers, updated circuitry, a wireless subwoofer, and improved sound tuning. It also includes a new decorative front panel and an OLED display. Edifier has equipped the system with Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless certifications, supporting playback up to 40kHz and LDAC decoding at 96kHz/24-bit.
The subwoofer uses an 8-inch long-stroke driver and connects wirelessly over a 5.8GHz low-latency link. It supports deep bass down to 44Hz. The two satellite speakers include upgraded 3.5-inch aluminum cone midrange drivers and 25mm titanium dome tweeters. Edifier has designed the tweeters with a dual-magnet neodymium structure for improved treble clarity and faster response.
The system runs on a fully digital platform powered by a DSP chip. Edifier has implemented a tri-amplifier architecture with three independent digital amplifier chips. Each channel receives dedicated power: 15W for each tweeter, 25W for each midrange driver, and 70W for the subwoofer. Total system output reaches 150W RMS.
The S201MKII supports a wide set of input options. It features Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, USB audio, optical, coaxial, and two analog line-in ports. It can pair with two Bluetooth devices at once, though LDAC does not work in this mode. The system integrates with the Edifier Connect app, which provides EQ controls, OTA updates, and quick access to sound mode switching.
Edifier uses MDF wooden enclosures to limit resonance and improve stability. The front OLED display shows volume, input source, and the selected sound mode. The main unit features three physical knobs for treble, bass, and volume adjustment. The system also includes a 13-key infrared remote control that lets users switch inputs and functions quickly.
In related news, Dreame has recently introduced its S1 and S2 Dolby Atmos soundbars with output ratings between 500W and 630W. Edifier has also announced the M130 retro-style mini speaker, which offers 16W peak output, Bluetooth 6.0 support, and up to 11 hours of battery life.
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Black Friday 2025 is the perfect moment for creators, hobbyists, and businesses to upgrade their tools. Creality’s Falcon series, known for its performance, precision, and material versatility, is offering some of the year’s biggest discounts. Whether you’re getting your first laser engraver or upgrading to a professional machine, this guide will help you understand each Falcon model and choose the one that suits your needs.
Why Choose the Creality Falcon Series?
Falcon, a high-performance sub-brand of Creality, is built for makers at every level. Their machines are designed to help users bring ideas to life with precision, speed, and safety. Before choosing a model, think about what you want to make, the materials you plan to use, and whether your projects are for hobby, small business, or commercial production. The Falcon lineup covers every stage, from beginner-friendly systems to industrial-grade machines.
Falcon A1 10W
Falcon A1 (10W): The Ideal Starting Point for Beginners
The Falcon A1 (10W) is perfect for anyone entering the world of laser engraving. It offers a safe and simple learning experience without compromising on creative potential. The 10W optical power gives beginners a solid foundation, allowing them to experiment with a variety of materials and small projects.
The A1 handles wood, leather, paper, cardboard, and dark acrylic with ease, making it excellent for crafting simple but meaningful items. Users can create personalized wooden coasters, engraved leather accessories, custom acrylic phone case designs, and school projects. Its user-friendly design and affordable price make it a great choice for families, students, and hobbyists who want a reliable and easy-to-operate engraver to start their creative journey.
Falcon A1 Pro (20W): More Power, More Materials, More Creativity
For creators who want more speed, deeper cuts, and the freedom to work on a broader range of materials, the Falcon A1 Pro (20W) is the perfect upgrade. With double the power of the A1, it can cut thicker wood and acrylic much faster while maintaining high precision. This makes it ideal for users who need more efficiency and versatility.
One of its biggest advantages is the compatibility with the optional 2W Infrared Laser Head, which unlocks advanced abilities like direct metal engraving. This allows you to engrave stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and other sensitive materials with fine detail. The A1 Pro is also excellent for engraving stone, glass, ceramics, and other tougher surfaces.
Creators can produce intricate wooden puzzles, multi-layer acrylic signs, engraved glassware, metal logos, and fully finished commercial products. Because of its expanded material range and faster output, the A1 Pro is ideal for small businesses, Etsy shops, and serious hobbyists who want to offer premium-quality engraved products.
Falcon2 Pro Series (40W & 60W): Professional-Level Power for Commercial Work
For workshops and businesses, the Falcon2 Pro series (40W and 60W) delivers top-tier performance. These machines are engineered for high-volume, professional projects that demand both speed and precision. The significantly higher wattage allows them to engrave and cut materials that lower-power machines struggle with, and to do it at commercial production speeds.
The Falcon2 Pro models can engrave on metals such as stainless steel and anodized aluminum, while also handling thick acrylic, hardwood, stone, ceramics, and composites. Their cutting ability on dense materials makes them suitable for signage, furniture components, branding plates, industrial parts, and bulk product lines. The machines provide smooth, accurate engraving results even on large or complex designs, making them ideal for professional workshops, small factories, and commercial engraving studios.
If your business requires consistent output, advanced material compatibility, and professional accuracy, the Falcon2 Pro series is built to meet that demand.
This year’s Black Friday promotion makes it easier than ever to bring home a Falcon engraver. The sale runs from November 3 to December 25, with discounts starting at 10% OFF and going up to 35% OFF depending on the model. On top of these major price cuts, shoppers can use code ZFN10 for an additional 10% OFF, making this the best time of the year to purchase your ideal laser machine.
Which Falcon Should You Choose?
If you’re a beginner or casual creator: Choose the Falcon A1 (10W) for simplicity, safety, and great starter performance.
If you want more power and advanced material compatibility: The Falcon A1 Pro (20W) offers faster output and the ability to engrave everything from glass to metal.
If you need professional-grade power for a business: The Falcon2 Pro (40W/60W) is your best choice for commercial-scale work.
The Creality Falcon series offers something for every level of creator, and Black Friday 2025 is the perfect opportunity to invest in the machine that will help you grow. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re ready to scale your workshop, there’s a Falcon engraver designed to match your ambition. With huge discounts lasting nearly two months, now is the time to upgrade your creativity and productivity.
A couple of brands are expected to launch compact smartphones next year in China. These include the Oppo Find X9s, OnePlus 15T, Honor Magic 8 Mini, iQOO 15 Mini, and Vivo X300s. Some of these names are tentative and may carry different names when they hit the market. A new leak by tipster Smart Pikachu has highlighted the key specifications of the Find X9s and 15T.
The leak suggests that the Oppo Find X9 series and the OnePlus 15 series will each include a compact 6.3-inch model as part of their regular updates. While the tipster has not mentioned the names of these devices, he may be referring to the Oppo Find X9s and the OnePlus 15T.
The tipster added that these compact phones are expected to gain several upgrades, such as an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner, a metal middle frame, and a new design approach featuring larger rounded corners. The leak also mentions that these models are being tested with significantly larger batteries, around the 7,000mAh range.
In the comments section, a user asked whether anything noteworthy could be shared about the camera performance of the upcoming OnePlus 15T, to which the tipster responded by calling it a performance-focused device. However, reports have claimed that the camera setup of the 15T will have an ultra-wide lens, which was missing in the previous generation.
In response to another comment mentioning the Oppo Find X9s moniker, the tipster again reacted with a positive emoji, indicating acknowledgement. When someone asked about the expected launch timing, the tipster replied that they are aiming for March 2026.
As per other reports, the Oppo Find X9s could be equipped with the forthcoming Dimensity 9500+ chipset, whereas the OnePlus 15T could arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
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Last month, Vivo unveiled the Vivo X300 series in China and Europe. The brand will be launching the X300 and X300 Pro later this month in Southeast Asian markets. There have been rumors that it would hold a dedicated launch event by early December to announce the next-generation X-series phones in India. The rumor has come true, as the brand has officially confirmed that the X300 will launch on Dec. 2 in India.
Vivo X300 series: What to expect
Vivo X300 series India launch date
The Vivo X300 series teasers show that the brand will also offer Zeiss Telephoto Extender kits for the X300 and X300 Pro. This attachment will allow users to take advantage of higher optical zoom and offer a more professional photography experience.
Teasers also show that the standard Vivo X300 will come in a new red variant, which isn’t available in any other market yet. In terms of specifications, the X300 and X300 Pro are expected to pack the same internals as their Chinese counterparts.
The Vivo X300 is a compact phone equipped with a 6.31-inch OLED 1.5K 120Hz screen, a 50-megapixel front camera and a 200-megapixel Samsung HPB + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 50-megapixel (periscope) triple camera unit. It has a 6,040mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
On the other hand, the Vivo X300 Pro is a larger device with a 6.78-inch OLED 1.5K 120Hz display, a 50-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (Sony LYT-828) + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 200-megapixel (Samsung HPB, periscope telephoto) triple camera unit. It houses a 6,510mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
The Vivo X300 and X300 Pro are powered by the Dimensity 9500. These will debut as Vivo’s first phones to come with OriginOS 6-based Android 16 preinstalled.
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Redmi is reportedly gearing up to launch the Redmi Note 15 series in multiple markets, including India. A new leak, courtesy of tipster Abhishek Yadav, has not only revealed its launch timeframe for the country but also its sale date. Here’s a look at the details shared by the tipster.
Redmi Note 15 series launch timeframe, sale date
Redmi Note 15 Pro
According to the tipster, the Redmi Note 15 series will debut in December in India. He added that the series will be available for purchase starting Jan. 9 in the country.
While he did not go into the specifics of the Redmi Note 15 models, it is believed that the Note 15, 15 Pro and 15 Pro+ heading to the country, as well as other markets, will be slightly different from their Chinese counterparts, which debuted a couple of months ago.
Redmi 15C 5G launching this month
The leak mentions that the Redmi 15C 5G will debut later this month in India. It will arrive as an entry-level 5G phone positioned lower than the already available Redmi 15 5G. The 15C is expected to cost around Rs 12,000 in the country.
Redmi flagships to make a comeback
The tipster also claimed that Redmi will introduce a new series similar to the K-series available in China. The new lineup will focus on offering flagship performance. However, the tipster is not 100 percent sure about this leak and suggests waiting for an official announcement.
Redmi hasn’t launched a flagship phone in India after the Redmi K20 lineup, which debuted way back in 2019. While it brought back the K-series to the country with the Redmi K50i in 2022, it hasn’t launched a K-series model after that. Since Redmi is expected to announce the Note 15 series next month, an official announcement on the flagship series may only come after this launch.
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Baseus has quietly dropped a new power bank in the US, and it’s a pretty handy one. The EnerFill FC41 is a 20,000mAh, 100W brick that tries to solve one of the biggest travel annoyances: carrying too many cables. This one packs two built-in USB-C cables, a separate USB-C port, a USB-A port, and even a small display—all in a body that’s only 1.02-inch thick.
The FC41 pushes out up to 100W through its ports. The two attached USB-C cables can handle most of the heavy lifting, with one doubling as the input for recharging the power bank.
Baseus claims some solid real-world numbers: an iPhone 17 Pro can hit around 68% in half an hour, while a 13-inch MacBook Air reaches roughly 50% in the same time. On a full charge, you’re looking at four refills for the iPhone 17 Pro, three refills for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, or about 1.2 refills for the 13.3-inch MacBook Air. However, when all the ports and cables are in use, only one of the built-in cables can deliver 65W, while the other three sources share a combined 15W. Still, that’s enough to keep smaller accessories like smartwatches and earbuds topped up—and that’s exactly the point of having multiple ports for most users.
The 20,000mAh pack itself refuels in about two hours using a 65W USB-C charger. A small display on the front shows the exact battery percentage instead of the usual vague LED dots. The whole thing weighs 428g and comes in an off-white finish that looks cleaner than most chunky travel banks.
It’s already available on Amazon US for $79.99, and early buyers are reportedly getting a PicoGo 67W fast charger tossed in for free. If you’re constantly juggling devices or just hate the cable mess in your bag, this feels like one of Baseus’ more practical releases.
Recent reports have revealed that the upcoming Honor phones with model numbers MEY-AN00 and MEP-AN00 belong to the Honor 500 series, which will debut later this month in China. Both models have already appeared on China’s 3C certification platform, and recently the MEY-AN00 edition was spotted with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip on Geekbench. In a new development, the MEP-AN00 variant has surfaced on Geekbench.
Honor 500 Pro Geekbench listing
The Geekbench listing reveals that the MEP-AN00 Honor phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which can be identified through its part number SM8750. As per reports, this device is the Honor 500 Pro, whereas the previously seen MEY-AN00 equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is the standard Honor 500.
The Honor 500 Pro’s Geekbench listing reveals that it has 16GB of RAM and runs Android 16. It scored 3100 and 9463 points in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively.
Honor has already confirmed that the Honor 500 Pro will be available in multiple configurations, such as 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB. It will be sold in shades like Aquamarine, Starlight Pink, Obsidian Black, and Moonlight Silver.
The Honor 500 Pro is expected to feature a 6.55-inch OLED that produces a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For photography, it may feature a 50-megapixel selfie camera and a 200-megapixel Samsung HP3 + 12-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 50-megapixel (Sony IMX858, 3x periscope) triple camera unit.
The 500 Pro could be equipped with an 8,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support. It is expected to come with other specs, such as an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, Honor’s C1+ RF chip and E2 energy efficiency chip.
Honor is yet to confirm the Honor 500 series launch date, but reports suggest that it may debut on Nov. 24 in China.
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A fresh leak has outlined what Poco may be planning for its upcoming Poco Pad M1, which is expected to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Pad 2 Pro. Poco is reportedly gearing up to launch the Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra in the coming weeks. Likely, the Pad M1 may debut alongside the F8 duo. Here’s a look at what to expect from the company’s next tablet.
Poco Pad M1 specifications (rumored)
Poco Pad M1Poco Pad M1
According to the leak, the Poco Pad M1 may feature a 12.1-inch LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1600 x 2560 resolution. It is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, with support for microSD expansion.
The tablet could include an 8-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera for video calls. It may ship with HyperOS 2, based on Android 15 and come with quad speakers for a better multimedia experience. The tablet reportedly measures around 278 x 181.65 x 7.5mm, weighs close to 610g, and may feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.
A 12,000mAh battery with 33W wired charging support is also expected, along with connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and USB 2.0. An IP54 rating is also mentioned for limited dust and splash resistance.
Poco Pad M1 price, colour options (rumored)
The leak suggests a price of EUR 349 (~$400) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The tablet may launch in two colour finishes: dark blue and grey. Since its specifications closely match the Redmi Pad 2 Pro, the Poco Pad M1 is believed to be prepared for selected global markets as a rebranded version of that model.
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The OnePlus 15 may look identical across its memory options, but there’s a small detail buried in the specs that gives the 16GB model a quiet advantage. It doesn’t just have more RAM — it has faster RAM.
According to the listing, OnePlus is using two different LPDDR5X chips depending on the configuration:
12GB model: LPDDR5X Ultra rated at 9,600 Mbps
16GB model: LPDDR5X Ultra+ rated at 10,667 Mbps
That’s an 11% speed bump for the higher-tier version. Both are technically LPDDR5X, but the “Ultra+” label points to a newer Samsung memory generation. Vivo used the same branding on its X300 Pro Satellite Edition, so the terminology checks out.
The 10,667 Mbps peak on the 16GB variant also happens to match the baseline speed of LPDDR6, which is expected to roll out in mainstream phones next year. In other words, the 16GB OnePlus 15 is already brushing up against next-gen memory bandwidth.
In day-to-day use, faster RAM can help with things like app switching, multitasking, and a faster on-device AI experience.
The 12GB model is still no slouch. Its 9,600 Mbps LPDDR5X is a solid jump from the OnePlus 13’s 8,533 Mbps memory. But if you want the absolute fastest speeds the OnePlus 15 can offer, the 16GB version is the one that gets the “Ultra+” treatment.
Overall, it’s interesting to see how OnePlus has been leaning harder into performance lately. From the completely flat design to shifting its budget toward a custom router-grade Wi-Fi chip and dedicated touch-response hardware—while using less capable camera hardware than the OnePlus 13 and ending the Hasselblad partnership—it’s clear the company is positioning its latest flagship as a gaming phone that can also double as a regular flagship for many users.
Asus is finally rolling out its beefiest eGPU (external Graphics Processing Unit) yet. After teasing it back at CES 2025, the new ROG XG Mobile (2025) is now shipping globally, giving handheld owners a way to bolt on Nvidia’s top-end laptop graphics—if they’re willing to pay for it.
The dock is now available in the US, Canada, and Australia, with more markets coming soon. Retailers like EXcaliber PC quietly stocked units a couple of weeks ago, but Asus’ own listings are now live.
The lineup starts with the RTX 5070 Ti model (12GB GDDR7), priced at $1,299.99 in the US. For those chasing max performance, the RTX 5090 version (24GB GDDR7) comes in at a hefty $2,499, adding a redesigned vapor chamber, a 330W power supply, and 120Gbps Thunderbolt 5 support.
Pricing varies by region: £1,399 in the UK, AU$4,999 in Australia, and CA$1,999 for Canada. Newegg currently has both configurations on backorder, while B&H Photo lists the RTX 5090 model as “coming soon.”
Early testing from Cyber Dopamine and ETA Prime shows the RTX 5090 eGPU delivering serious gains. In 3DMark Steel Nomad and Time Spy, the dock pushes performance close to what you’d expect from a full-blown gaming laptop. Geekbench 6 OpenCL runs show more than a 3x jump over the Radeon 890M iGPU in the ROG Ally X.
I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
1xSD Card reader(Standard)/UHS-II(312MB/s)
1xRJ-45 LAN port
1xHDMI 2.1
1xDC input jack
1xDisplayPort™ 2.1
1xThunderbolt™ 5 Type-C/Power Delivery 3.0 (27W)
There is one catch: today’s handhelds are still limited to USB4/Thunderbolt 4 speeds, meaning they can’t take full advantage of Thunderbolt 5’s bandwidth. You’ll still see a huge uplift in games, but the dock won’t hit its absolute ceiling until TB5 handhelds arrive.
If you’re willing to spend big, the ROG XG Mobile (2025) turns Asus’ handhelds into proper 4K-capable machines while keeping everything portable. For Ally X users looking to push beyond integrated graphics, this could be the most meaningful upgrade yet.
It measures 20.8 x 15.5 x 2.96 cm and weighs 0.932 kg.
OnePlus has pushed out the first software update for the OnePlus 15 less 24 hours after the phone’s launch. The company is rolling out OxygenOS 16.0.1.303 in both India and the EU. The update is available as version CPH2745_16.0.1.303(EX01) in India and CPH2747_16.0.1.303(EX01) in the EU. OnePlus says the rollout is incremental, with a wider release planned over the next few days.
The update includes the November 2025 Android security patch and several functional changes. OnePlus has focused on faster app launch speeds from the home screen, new customization options, and upgrades to the system’s security and network features.
Users can now resize the clock when editing select Flux themes, rename widgets, and stack widgets by dragging them onto others of the same size. Photos gets a small but useful improvement with automatic straightening for portrait and architectural shots when cropping or rotating. The update also adds the option to set videos as ringtones. Phone Manager now scans for threats faster, and the Lock screen’s “Ring” fingerprint animation gains a glowing effect.
On the network side, OnePlus has added a new interface for the AI LinkBoost Network Engine. Users can check how many network optimizations have been applied and view details on reduced lag. Real-time alerts for network acceleration will now appear when the phone detects poor connectivity. The update also includes tools to test network speed, latency, and upload and download rates.
OnePlus notes that the OTA may arrive at different times depending on the region. The company also reminds Indian users that they can report device issues directly from the OnePlus Community App under the Bug Report section, or by dialing *#800# to access the feedback tool.
Casio has just unveiled a new series of G-Shock watches that feature a full metal design. The G-Shock GMW-BZ5000 lineup arrives in three distinct colors with a premium finish. These have just been announced in the Japanese market, so here’s what you need to know.
G-Shock GMW-BZ5000 Launches in Three Full-Metal Finishes
The popular watch maker’s new G-Shock watches include the GMW-BZ5000D-1, GMW-BZ5000BD-1, and GMW-BZ5000GD-9. These include three distinct colors, namely silver and black, black and gold, and gold and black finishes, respectively. All three models feature a Full Metal design with a stainless steel casing and a solid metal strap. You also get multiband 6 and Bluetooth connectivity for Smartphone Link. This feature can be accessed by the Casio Watches app.
Casio GMW-BZ5000 series in three classic finishes
Casio offers support for two time zone setups, a countdown timer, a 1/100th second stopwatch, up to five daily alarms, and a digital display. The brand unveiled the new G-Shock GMW-BZ5000 watches in Japan, with the GMW-BZ5000D-1 being available for 93,500 Japanese Yen (roughly 605 US Dollars). Meanwhile, the other two variants have a heftier 102,300 Japanese Yen (roughly 661 US Dollars) price tag.
In related news, four new Baby-G watches were spotted listed in Japan earlier this month. Similarly, Casio also unveiled the 30th Anniversary Pro Trek PRW-61ANS-3 and PRG-340ANS-3 watches for adventurers. The new Casio G-Shock GMW-BZ5000 lineup is expected to arrive in the UK soon, although an exact launch date is still unclear. It is also unknown whether these watches will roll out in other regions like Europe or North America. This is all the info we have at the moment, so stick around for more.
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While Honor has confirmed the design, colour options and memory configurations of the Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro, it has yet to announce the launch date or key specifications. A recent leak by tipster Digital Chat Station revealed several details about the Honor 500 Pro but did not specify the exact camera configuration. A new leak that surfaced on Weibo has now confirmed the camera setup and also dismissed rumours claiming the device would feature a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
Honor 500 Pro camera specifications (rumored)
Honor 500 Pro camera specs
Earlier reports suggested the Honor 500 Pro would use a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B periscope lens, but tipster Bald Panda states that the phone actually features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 periscope camera instead.
According to the tipster, the Honor 500 Pro’s rear camera system will also include a 200-megapixel Samsung HP3 primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens offering a 117-degree field of view. While the front camera was not specified, the device is expected to offer a 50-megapixel selfie camera based on previous reports.
Honor 500 Pro specifications (rumored)
The Honor 500 Pro is said to feature a 6.55-inch display with a 2736 x 1264 pixels resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Inside, the phone is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, placing it in the flagship category for performance.
Powering the device could be an 8000mAh silicon battery, which is expected to support 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The software experience may be based on MagicOS 10 layered over Android 16.
Additional hardware features reportedly include a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Honor’s C1+ RF enhancement chip to improve network stability and an E2 energy efficiency chip designed to optimise battery usage.
In terms of variants, the Honor 500 Pro is expected to be available in 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB and 16GB+512GB options, with a top-end 16GB+1TB version. Colour options are said to include Aquamarine, Starlight Powder, Obsidian Black and Moonlight Silver.
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Oppo has unveiled its new Apex Guard initiative, outlining a major shift in how the company approaches long-term smartphone quality. The new suite is designed to improve reliability, durability and overall smoothness across upcoming devices. The announcement sets the stage for a deeper look into how Oppo intends to shape future product lifespans and user experience.
Apex Guard: A new approach to hardware quality
Oppo Apex Guard
Apex Guard is Oppo’s latest commitment to strengthening its entire product ecosystem. It is built around three main pillars aimed at improving reliability beyond daily use, extending the life of the device, and raising internal testing standards.
The company is focusing on more resilient structural engineering, including materials such as ultra-high-strength steel and AM04 aerospace-grade aluminium alloy. Solutions like Armour Shield further enhance resistance to drops, water exposure and everyday wear.
Another part of the suite is the silicon-carbon battery, which uses a customized silicon-carbon material to extend cell life by an additional 400 cycles, contributing to longer device endurance over the years.
Next-level software experience and long-term smoothness
Oppo has also integrated software developments into Apex Guard to maintain consistency in performance throughout the device’s lifespan. ColorOS 16 brings a refreshed animation engine for smoother transitions, while Chip-Level Dynamic Frame Sync adjusts rendering during heavy multitasking.
Sensor-Offload reduces power consumption when recording 4K 60fps video by shifting key sensor operations to the chipset. The company has introduced Instant Refresh for entry-level phones to reduce data fragmentation, and each device undergoes extended aging simulations covering 48, 60 or 72 months.
Oppo also evaluates real-world smoothness using internal testing standards such as the Parallel Animation Standard 6 Zero to ensure apps launch and switch without lag or stutter.
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