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Honor is expected to unveil the 500 and 500 Pro mid-rangers before the end of the year, and ahead of that we’ve recently seen a leaked design sketch for the former, which shows an entirely new design on the back, clearly inspired by Google’s Pixel series. Now, the Honor 500 seems to have run Geekbench – a prototype, we mean. This identifies with the model number MEY-AN00. It managed a 2,113 single-core score and a 6,539 multi-core score in Geekbench 6.3. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM. The prototype runs Android 16,…

Slowly but surely, Google is turning Maps into one of its most AI-driven products.Following the recent rollout of Live Lane Guidance and testing of a Power Saving Mode, the company has now begun releasing landmark-based navigation and a Gemini-powered version of Google Lens that let you interact with the world around you in a more natural, intuitive way.Landmark-based navigation replaces “turn right in 500 feet” with “turn right after the Thai restaurant”Rolling out now to Google Maps for Android and iOS users in the US, the new landmark-based navigation changes how Maps communicates directions. The application now uses familiar locations…

The machine learning capabilities in the receiver greatly boost uplink distance, enhancing coverage for future 6G networks. Nokia  and the test and measurement company Rohde & Schwarz  have created and successfully tested a 6G radio receiver that uses AI technologies to overcome one of the biggest anticipated challenges of 6G network rollouts, coverage limitations inherent in 6G’s higher-frequency spectrum. The machine learning capabilities in the receiver greatly boost uplink distance, enhancing coverage for future 6G networks. This will help operators roll out 6G over their existing 5G footprints, reducing deployment costs and accelerating time to market. Nokia Bell Labs developed…

DJI Neo 2 brings affordable gesture control to your creative work HomeBest Drones & AccessoriesDJI NEO 2 Drone Gadget Flow Editors It’s a drone designed for creators!Editor’s QuoteDJI NEO 2 DroneMeet the DJI NEO 2 Drone, a compact aerial camera system designed for easy transport and straightforward shooting for hobbyists and creators.Compact design: The drone folds compactly for easy carrying. Take it to shoots in most camera bags.Camera capability: Built to capture steady, high-quality footage, the camera lets creators record clearer clips for social and personal projects.Stable flight: Integrated stabilization and flight controls keep shots smooth during common maneuvers, which…

The Realme GT8 Pro is preparing for a global launch this month and it will be the first to bring the latest Realme UI 7.0, which is based on Android 16. Realme UI 7.0 is a major redesign, which employs various kinds of transparencies. The overarching look is called “Light Glass Design” and it features transparency, depth and fluidity inspired by glass. Then there are Ice Cube Icons, Misty Glass Control Center and the Breathing Dock. The user interface is becoming more customizable too. Flux Theme 2.0 adds large text themes. You can set a panoramic view for the Always…

Ever tried to swat away an annoying pop-up only to find the X button has vanished? YouTube just pulled that move on mobile users. According to a post on X by Anthony Higman, the platform has quietly updated its mobile ad experience by removing the close button from side panel ads, and viewers aren’t happy about it. Image credit – Anthony Higman These side panel ads typically appear during horizontal video ads on mobile. They take up about half of the screen. Usually, users could dismiss these ads by tapping a close button. With the latest update, YouTube eliminated this…

A recent analysis using Ookla Speedtest Intelligence® data and operators’ reports examined mobile network performance across eight key countries — Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria — covering 55% of SSA’s mobile connections. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is rapidly adopting 5G technology while continuing to expand 4G networks, as telecom operators aim to improve connectivity, customer experience, and operational efficiency. A recent analysis using Ookla Speedtest Intelligence® data and operators’ reports examined mobile network performance across eight key countries — Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Côte…

Apple is indeed making an entry-level MacBook for early 2026. We first heard of this back in the summer via a DigiTimes report and now Bloomberg is reporting on it. Apple has reportedly ordered early production of a low-cost MacBook with its suppliers and will target a release in early 2026. The laptop is said to have a “lower-end LCD display” and will use an A-series iPhone chipset, which is reportedly faster than the first Apple M1. The report says this entry-level MacBook will have a smaller display than the 13.6-inch MacBook Air, and will cost “well under $1,000”. Apple’s…

After a successful iOS launch earlier this fall, OpenAI’s popular AI video app is now making its way to Android devices.Sora arrives on AndroidSora, the app that turns text prompts and images into hyperreal AI-generated videos, is now available for Android users. If you are in the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, or Thailand, you can already grab it from the Google Play Store.The app lets you create realistic videos complete with sound from just a sentence or an image. Whether it is a cinematic scene, a short anime clip, or a remix of a friend’s video, Sora…

The initiative positions the company at the forefront of efforts to empower the continent through secure, scalable, and locally hosted cloud infrastructure, tailored specifically for African enterprises. UniCloud Africa  has officially launched its Sovereign Cloud Platform under the theme “One Cloud, One Africa,” marking a transformative step in Africa’s pursuit of digital and economic independence. The initiative positions the company at the forefront of efforts to empower the continent through secure, scalable, and locally hosted cloud infrastructure, tailored specifically for African enterprises. As a pan-African cloud services provider, UniCloud Africa is driving the growth of the region’s cloud computing market,…