Gadgets News 3 August 2025

Shocking Breaches, Bold Bets & Gadget Breakthroughs: Global Tech Roundup (Aug 18-19, 2025)

SoftBank’s $2 billion investment in Intel on August 18, 2025 injects new equity while SoftBank becomes a top investor without a board seat or chip-purchase commitments. Bloomberg reported on August 18, 2025 that Shein is considering relocating its headquarters from Singapore to mainland China to smooth a Hong Kong IPO, with a potential tens-of-billions valuation. Reuters reported on August 18, 2025 that the U.S. DOE projects up to 20 GW of new data center load by 2030, with data centers potentially consuming as much as 12% of all U.S. power by 2028. Microsoft announced that starting November 1, 2025, it

19 August 2025

Ultimate Productivity Mouse Showdown: Logitech MX Master 3S vs Razer Pro Click V2 vs Keychron M6 (2025)

Logitech MX Master 3S uses a Darkfield optical sensor up to 8,000 DPI and a 125 Hz polling rate. It weighs 141 g and contains a 500 mAh battery rated for up to 70 days on a full charge, with about 3 hours of use from a 1-minute USB-C fast charge. The MX Master 3S has a dedicated horizontal thumb wheel for horizontal scrolling, adjustable in Logitech Options+. Razer Pro Click V2 uses the Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor up to 30,000 DPI with 550 inches-per-second tracking and 40G acceleration, and supports 1000 Hz polling. It can connect to up

17 August 2025

Accessory Reviews · Comparisons · Gadgets · Mouse · NASDAQ:LOGI · Productivity

Tech Shockers: Space Force Rocket Triumph, Massive Data Leaks & Gadget Surprises (Aug 12–13, 2025)

ULA launched its first operational Vulcan rocket on the USSF-106 mission from Cape Canaveral, a 198-foot launcher boosted by four solid boosters and BE-4 engines that reached geosynchronous transfer orbit. Google teased the Pixel 10 Pro Fold in a teaser video released a week before its official launch event. Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro will use a redesigned antenna system inspired by the Apple Watch to improve cellular connectivity and reduce dropped calls. Samsung unveiled a 115-inch micro-LED TV, the first to use microscopic LEDs for each color, priced around $32,000 in South Korea. Disney’s ESPN and Fox will

13 August 2025

Data Security · Gadgets · Space · Space Exploration · Tech News · Technology Surprises

Foldable Phone Showdown 2025: Galaxy Z Fold6 vs Honor Magic V3 vs Huawei Mate X6 – Which Foldable Reigns Supreme?

Galaxy Z Fold6 features a 7.6-inch inner Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (≈1856×2160) and a 6.3-inch cover display (2316×904) with 120 Hz refresh and up to 2600 nits peak brightness on the main screen. Fold6 weighs 239 g, is 12.1 mm thick when folded, uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Armor Aluminum, is IPX8 water resistant, and its hinge is rated for around 200,000 folds. Honor Magic V3 is the slimmest book-style foldable at 9.2 mm folded and 4.35 mm unfolded, weighs 226 g, and uses a Special Fiber back with a Super Steel hinge rated for 500,000 folds. Huawei Mate

13 August 2025

Foldable Phones · Gadgets · Mobile Innovations · Smartphone Trends · Tech Comparison

Battle of the 2025 Flagship Phones: Google Pixel 9 vs. Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 – Specs, Leaks & Surprises Compared

Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch 1080p OLED display with 120Hz refresh and about 1,769 nits peak brightness, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. Its cameras are a 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 48MP ultrawide with autofocus, with no telephoto lens on the base model and 4K60 video support. Pixel 9 uses Google Tensor G4 with 12GB of RAM on a 4nm process, a 2+2+4 core CPU layout, and a Mali GPU for AI-optimized performance. iPhone 16 base model adopts a 6.1-inch 2556×1179 OLED display with 60Hz, adds two new left-side buttons—the Action Button and Camera Control—and features a 48MP

13 August 2025

Flagship Phones · Gadgets · Mobile News · NASDAQ:AAPL · NASDAQ:GOOGL · Smartphones · Tech Comparison

iPad Pro 11 vs The Best Tablets of 2025 – Ultimate Premium Tablet Showdown

The Ultimate Flagship Tablet Showdown 2025: iPad Pro vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Surface Pro (and More)

The 2024 iPad Pro 13″ uses OLED Ultra Retina XDR, runs on Apple M4 (10‑core CPU/GPU, up to 16GB RAM), and starts at $1,299 with about 10 hours of battery. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (2023) features a 14.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 2960×1848 with 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2‑12GB RAM, S Pen included, and starts at $1,199. Microsoft Surface Pro (2024) offers an ARM Snapdragon X Elite or Intel Core i7 option on a 13″ PixelSense OLED panel with 120Hz, and ARM models deliver about 12h17m of battery life in tests. Lenovo Tab Extreme (2023) uses a 14.5″

10 August 2025

Flagship Devices · Gadgets · Product Comparisons · Tablets · Tech Reviews

The Ultimate Smart Glasses Showdown (2025): Meta’s Ray-Ban Wayfarer 2 vs Xreal Air 2 Ultra vs Rokid Max 2

The three standout 2025 smart glasses are Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer 2 (Gen 2), Xreal Air 2 Ultra, and Rokid Max 2. Ray-Ban Wayfarer 2 has no AR display, but includes a 12 MP camera and 1080p video, plus open-ear audio and a 5-microphone array. Wayfarer 2 supports livestreaming POV to Facebook/Instagram and integrates Meta AI with multimodal features added in late 2024. Xreal Air 2 Ultra delivers a 52° diagonal FoV with dual 1080p HDR micro-OLED displays at up to 120 Hz and 6DoF spatial computing via Snapdragon AR1. Air 2 Ultra can connect to Windows PC, Mac, Android, iPhone

4 August 2025

Augmented Reality · Gadgets · NASDAQ:META · Smart Glasses · Tech Comparisons · Wearable Tech

EcoFlow Delta 2 Max vs Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus vs Bluetti AC200L: 2025 Portable Power Showdown

EcoFlow Delta 2 Max: 2048 Wh LiFePO4, rated for up to 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity, with a 2,400 W continuous inverter (4,800 W surge). Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus: 2042 Wh LiFePO4, roughly 4,000+ cycles to 70% capacity, and a 3,000 W continuous inverter (6,000 W surge). Bluetti AC200L: 2048 Wh LiFePO4, around 4,000+ cycles, and a 2,400 W continuous inverter with a 3,600 W Power Lifting mode. Delta 2 Max weighs about 50.7 lb (23 kg) with a carry-friendly design, Jackery 2000 Plus about 61.5 lb (27.9 kg) with wheels, and Bluetti AC200L about 61.7 lb (28 kg) with

4 August 2025

Gadgets · Outdoor Tech · Portable Power · Power Stations · Tech Comparisons

Action Camera Showdown 2025: GoPro Hero 13 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 vs Insta360 Ace Pro – Which Reigns Supreme?

GoPro Hero 13 Black launched in September 2024 as the flagship, retaining a 1/1.9″ 27MP sensor with up to 5.3K60 and 4K120 HDR video and HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization. The Hero 13 Black introduces HB-Series interchangeable lens mods—Ultra Wide 177° FOV, Macro, Anamorphic, and ND filter set—that auto-detect and optimize settings. The Hero 13 Black adds a Snap and Go magnetic latch mount, a built-in 1/4-20 tripod thread, and a redesigned 1,900mAh Enduro battery for longer runtimes and improved heat management. GoPro also includes built-in GPS with telemetry stickers, Wi‑Fi 6, and Bluetooth audio support, while remaining backward-compatible with Hero9–12 accessories.

4 August 2025

Action Cameras · Camera Comparisons · Gadgets · NASDAQ:GPRO · Photography · Tech Reviews

You Won’t Believe What Just Happened in Tech — August 3–4, 2025

Nintendo raised the US price of the original Switch from $299.99 to $339.99, with the Switch OLED up $50 and the Switch Lite up $30 in August 2025 amid tariff pressures. President Trump signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs, including 20% on electronics from Vietnam and 15% on Japanese electronics, pushing consumer tech prices higher. Amphenol is in advanced talks to acquire CommScope’s broadband connectivity and cable division for about $10 billion, including debt. China Mobile increased its stake in HKBN to about 30% by purchasing 14.4% more for HK$1.08 billion (roughly $138 million), nearly doubling its holding. SonicWall

4 August 2025

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The Ultimate 2025 Drone Showdown: DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Mavic 4 Pro vs Autel EVO Nano 3

DJI Mini 4 Pro uses a 1/1.3-inch 48 MP sensor, records 4K/60 HDR video with 10-bit color (D-Log M and HLG), and its gimbal can rotate 90° for true vertical shooting. DJI Mavic 4 Pro features a triple-camera Hasselblad system with a 4/3-inch main sensor delivering 100 MP stills and up to 6K/60 HDR video, plus 70 mm and 168 mm tele lenses with 4K/60 and Hasselblad Natural Color Solution. Autel EVO Nano 3 packs a 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor (approx. 0.8″), 50 MP stills with an RYYB filter, and records up to 4K/30 at 100 Mbps, but video is 8-bit

3 August 2025

Comparisons · Drones · Gadgets · Reviews · Technology

The Ultimate Tablet Showdown of 2025: iPad Pro M4 vs Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs OnePlus Pad 3

The iPad Pro M4 (13-inch) uses a Tandem OLED display with 2752×2064 resolution at 264 ppi, ProMotion 120Hz, 1000 nits typical / 1600 nits HDR, is 5.1 mm thick and weighs 1.28 lb, and packs the M4 with a 10‑core CPU, up to 20‑core GPU, and a 16‑core Neural Engine. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra features a 14.6-inch 2960×1848 Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 120Hz, with ~600 nits brightness (800 nits HDR), an IP68 rating, and includes the S Pen; it also offers microSD expansion up to 1.5TB, 12–16 GB RAM, and weighs 1.58 lb. The OnePlus Pad 3 uses

3 August 2025

Comparisons · Gadgets · Reviews · Tablets · Technology

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