According to GSM Arena, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and standard 8 Gen 5 both use an “Adreno 840” GPU, but they are not the same. Benchmarks show the non-Elite chip lacks a 768MHz boost frequency and 18MB of High-Performance Memory, likely marking it as a lower-binned part.
HPE is making a major push into AI networking with new hardware and software announced at its Discover Barcelona 2025 event. The company is combining its Aruba platform with Juniper’s Mist AI and strengthening partnerships with chip giants Nvidia and AMD.
A new IDC report shows global smartphone shipments are set to grow 1.5% in 2025 to 1.25 billion units, fueled by surprisingly strong iPhone 17 sales. Apple is now forecast to ship over 247 million iPhone 17 units, reversing declines in key markets like China. However, the research firm predicts a 1%
AMD is raising prices on its CPUs, including the new Ryzen 9000 series. The increase comes as global RAM and SSD costs are also climbing, making a new PC build more expensive.
Valve’s first Steam Machine, launched in 2015 and abandoned by 2018, was doomed by poor Linux compatibility and sold under half a million units. The new version, coming in early 2026, leans on the Proton translation layer to run nearly any Steam game. But with only 8GB of VRAM, its long-term viabili
Apple is on track to ship over 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, fueled by massive iPhone 17 demand. This will push Apple’s smartphone revenue past $261 billion. However, a planned delay for the iPhone 18 and a global memory shortage are forecast to cause a shipment dip in 2026.
Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, and it has a killer feature for productivity. It’s the first Galaxy phone that can run Samsung’s full DeX desktop interface directly on its own large, foldable display.
In a move driven by skyrocketing memory prices, Raspberry Pi is increasing the cost of its popular single-board computers. The company is introducing a new, more affordable 1GB variant of the Raspberry Pi 5 for $45, even as it raises prices on other models.
The OnePlus 15 has finally cleared FCC certification in the United States after being blocked by regulatory delays. OnePlus confirmed the device received approval and will share availability details very soon. The OnePlus 15R is also expected to launch on December 17th with an impressive 8,300mAh ba
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads the pack for 240-360 Hz gaming, while Intel’s Core i3-12100F offers incredible value for 60-75 Hz gaming. For AI workloads, Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K with NPU acceleration takes the crown.
