Oppo has introduced a Velvet Red color option for the Find X9 in India after recording three times the growth of the previous generation. The new color launches December 8 in a single 12GB/256GB configuration.
Inspired by childhood lemon batteries, researchers developed a stretchable power source that decomposes naturally. The battery can stretch 80% beyond its original length while maintaining stable voltage.
Amazon has finally enabled VPN support on its new Fire TV Stick 4K Select through a software update. The device launched in October without VPN compatibility due to its new Vega OS. Currently only NordVPN and IPVanish have apps ready for the platform.
India’s economy just posted its fastest growth in six quarters at 8.2%, crushing all expectations. Manufacturing surged 9.1% as factories raced to beat Trump’s tariffs. But economists warn the boom might not last.
Valve’s opaque content moderation system has banned indie developer Santa Ragione’s upcoming horror game Horses from Steam. The studio says this decision could put them out of business entirely. This highlights the precarious position of experimental developers in an industry dominated by gatekeeper
UK data centers are struggling with unprecedented challenges as AI workloads strain aging infrastructure. Recent outages at major facilities highlight the urgent need for resilience upgrades across critical national infrastructure.
Bitdefender has discovered dangerous malware campaigns exploiting the Battlefield 6 launch. Fake downloads disguised as pirated copies and game cheats are stealing sensitive information from victims’ computers. The attacks target everything from browser logins to cryptocurrency wallets.
Japan is building a 600-kilometer quantum communication network connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka by early 2027. The system uses Toshiba’s quantum key distribution technology and aims to establish a Japan-specific quantum standard by 2030. Initial deployment will focus on healthcare and finance se
Apple’s new holiday film features forest animals creating music on an iPhone 17 Pro. The entire short was filmed using the flagship device, though with significant professional support. This continues Apple’s tradition of showcasing iPhone camera capabilities through filmmaker collaborations.
Attackers are using fake porn sites to deliver sophisticated malware through fake Windows update screens. The psychological pressure makes victims more likely to install the malicious software. Security researchers warn this is a dangerous new twist on old techniques.
