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Xiaomi 16 Ultra Tipped to Offer Continuous Optical Zoom Using a Shared CMOS Sensor
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the 16 Ultra with upgrades over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. A new leak now suggests that it may significantly elevate smartphone camera capabilities. It is said to offer “continuous optical zoom” by incorporating a shared CMOS sensor. It is expected to see an earlier launch than its predecessor. It is rumoured to ship wi...
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iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Tipped to Offer 8x Optical Zoom, New Pro Camera App, More
Apple could bring camera upgrades to the iPhone 17 Pro models. They could pack a new telephoto lens with support for up to 8x optical zoom. They are said to feature a new Pro Camera app and a new Camera Control button.
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Razer Cobra HyperSpeed Wireless Mouse Launched in India With Lightweight Design: Price, Specifications
Razer has launched the Cobra HyperSpeed with a lightweight design and RGB lighting in India. The mouse gets an optical scroll wheel that is claimed to offer more durability than a traditional mechanical wheel, while being more precise and tactile. The new Razer mouse can be also used as a wired device by plugging in a USB Type-C cable into the port...
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Hubble Unveils Dark Matter Web in Stunning Abell 209 Galaxy Cluster Image
NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope has released a stunning new image of Abell 209, a massive galaxy cluster 2.8 billion light-years away in Cetus. The golden cluster houses over 100 galaxies, but beneath them lies an invisible web of hot gas and dark matter. Using gravitational lensing, Hubble reveals curved arcs of light from background galaxies,...
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Vivo X200 FE Launched in India With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 6,500mAh Battery
The Vivo X200 FE was unveiled in India on Monday alongside the Vivo X Fold 5, expanding the Vivo X200 lineup in the country. It features a 6.31-inch AMOLED screen and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset. The handset houses a 6,500mAh battery supporting 90W wired fast charging. For photography, it gets a Zeiss-enhanced triple rear cam...
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Vivo X Fold 5 Launched in India With 8.03-Inch Foldable Screen, 50-Megapixel Telephoto Camera
The Vivo X Fold 5 has an 8.03-inch foldable AMOLED inner display and a 6.53-inch AMOLED cover screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 4,500 nits local peak brightness. The phone sports three 50-megapixel rear cameras, including a telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom and an ultrawide camera. It gets a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and a 6,000mAh battery...
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Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Gaming Mouse With Optical Scroll Wheel Launched in India
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro was launched in India on Friday. The latest gaming mouse is said to be engineered for e-sports professionals and competitive play. It is equipped with Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 technology which delivers more than 63 percent higher power efficiency along with lower latency than its predecessor. The Razer DeathAdder V4 P...
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Scientists Recreate Cosmic Ray Physics Using Cold Atom in New Laboratory Study
Scientists have successfully recreated Fermi acceleration in a lab using ultracold atoms and movable optical barriers, simulating how cosmic rays gain energy in space. Developed by teams from Birmingham and Chicago, the mini Fermi accelerator marks a major advance in particle physics, opening doors to high-energy astrophysics studies and innovation...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Design Appears on WPC Database; May Support Qi2 Wireless Charging
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has appeared on the WPC website, hinting at its imminent launch and its design, which closely resembles the Galaxy S24 FE. It features a flat display with a centred hole-punch camera and is seen in a dark grey finish. The phone will likely support Qi2 wireless charging via compatible cases (BPP profile). The Galaxy S25 FE ...
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Apple Pencil With 'Trackball' Tip, Ability to Draw on Any Surface Described in Patent Document
Apple has been granted a patent for its next generation stylus that could feature a trackball tip and a few new sensors. This could potentially allow users to create content on multiple surfaces without needing to draw on a touch sensitive display. It is to be noted that the company is yet to officially reveal the details about such a pencil.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Said to Get 16GB RAM, Improved Telephoto Lens, More
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is still six months away from launch, but the latest rumours suggest that Samsung could have something new up its sleeve for next year's flagship. It is said to come with 16GB RAM and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset. Samsung is said to pack a new 12-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom in the phone.
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Honor Magic V5's Periscope Telephoto Camera Teased Ahead of July 2 Launch
Honor Magic V5 will launch in China on July 2. Just days ahead of the formal reveal, Honor has announced that the foldable will come with a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with support for optical image stabilisation (OIS). The foldable is teased to feature a Honor Luban shock-absorbing hinge.
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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G Launched in India With Exynos 1380 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has been launched in India. The phone is available in three colour options and is equipped with an Exynos 1380 SoC chipset under the hood. For optics, the handset has a triple rear camera unit with a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Galaxy M36 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery and will go on sale in India via Amazon.
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AI+ Pulse, AI+ Nova 5G Confirmed to Launch in India in July; Design, Colour Options Revealed
AI+ Pulse and AI+ Nova 5G smartphones will launch in India in July, and will be available exclusively through Flipkart. They will be offered in Black, Blue, Green, Pink and Purple colourways. For optics, both smartphones will carry 50-megapixel dual rear camera units. They will support AI imaging and editing tools. The smartphones will fearture a w...
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Google Pixel 10 Series to Reportedly Get a Faster Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor
Pixel 9 series were the company's first to feature ultrasonic sensors instead of the slower optical sensors found in the Pixel 8 lineup and previous generations. A new leak now suggests that the upcoming Pixel 10 series will feature an improved ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, face unlock is said to remain the same, maintaining Class 3 se...
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Xiaomi 16 Ultra Tipped to Offer Continuous Optical Zoom Using a Shared CMOS Sensor
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the 16 Ultra with upgrades over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. A new leak now suggests that it may significantly elevate smartphone camera capabilities. It is said to offer “continuous optical zoom” by incorporating a shared CMOS sensor. It is expected to see an earlier launch than its predecessor. It is rumoured to ship wi...
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iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Tipped to Offer 8x Optical Zoom, New Pro Camera App, More
Apple could bring camera upgrades to the iPhone 17 Pro models. They could pack a new telephoto lens with support for up to 8x optical zoom. They are said to feature a new Pro Camera app and a new Camera Control button.
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Razer Cobra HyperSpeed Wireless Mouse Launched in India With Lightweight Design: Price, Specifications
Razer has launched the Cobra HyperSpeed with a lightweight design and RGB lighting in India. The mouse gets an optical scroll wheel that is claimed to offer more durability than a traditional mechanical wheel, while being more precise and tactile. The new Razer mouse can be also used as a wired device by plugging in a USB Type-C cable into the port...
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Hubble Unveils Dark Matter Web in Stunning Abell 209 Galaxy Cluster Image
NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope has released a stunning new image of Abell 209, a massive galaxy cluster 2.8 billion light-years away in Cetus. The golden cluster houses over 100 galaxies, but beneath them lies an invisible web of hot gas and dark matter. Using gravitational lensing, Hubble reveals curved arcs of light from background galaxies,...
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Vivo X200 FE Launched in India With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 6,500mAh Battery
The Vivo X200 FE was unveiled in India on Monday alongside the Vivo X Fold 5, expanding the Vivo X200 lineup in the country. It features a 6.31-inch AMOLED screen and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset. The handset houses a 6,500mAh battery supporting 90W wired fast charging. For photography, it gets a Zeiss-enhanced triple rear cam...
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Vivo X Fold 5 Launched in India With 8.03-Inch Foldable Screen, 50-Megapixel Telephoto Camera
The Vivo X Fold 5 has an 8.03-inch foldable AMOLED inner display and a 6.53-inch AMOLED cover screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 4,500 nits local peak brightness. The phone sports three 50-megapixel rear cameras, including a telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom and an ultrawide camera. It gets a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and a 6,000mAh battery...
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Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Gaming Mouse With Optical Scroll Wheel Launched in India
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro was launched in India on Friday. The latest gaming mouse is said to be engineered for e-sports professionals and competitive play. It is equipped with Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 technology which delivers more than 63 percent higher power efficiency along with lower latency than its predecessor. The Razer DeathAdder V4 P...
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Scientists Recreate Cosmic Ray Physics Using Cold Atom in New Laboratory Study
Scientists have successfully recreated Fermi acceleration in a lab using ultracold atoms and movable optical barriers, simulating how cosmic rays gain energy in space. Developed by teams from Birmingham and Chicago, the mini Fermi accelerator marks a major advance in particle physics, opening doors to high-energy astrophysics studies and innovation...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Design Appears on WPC Database; May Support Qi2 Wireless Charging
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has appeared on the WPC website, hinting at its imminent launch and its design, which closely resembles the Galaxy S24 FE. It features a flat display with a centred hole-punch camera and is seen in a dark grey finish. The phone will likely support Qi2 wireless charging via compatible cases (BPP profile). The Galaxy S25 FE ...
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Apple Pencil With 'Trackball' Tip, Ability to Draw on Any Surface Described in Patent Document
Apple has been granted a patent for its next generation stylus that could feature a trackball tip and a few new sensors. This could potentially allow users to create content on multiple surfaces without needing to draw on a touch sensitive display. It is to be noted that the company is yet to officially reveal the details about such a pencil.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Said to Get 16GB RAM, Improved Telephoto Lens, More
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is still six months away from launch, but the latest rumours suggest that Samsung could have something new up its sleeve for next year's flagship. It is said to come with 16GB RAM and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset. Samsung is said to pack a new 12-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom in the phone.
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Honor Magic V5's Periscope Telephoto Camera Teased Ahead of July 2 Launch
Honor Magic V5 will launch in China on July 2. Just days ahead of the formal reveal, Honor has announced that the foldable will come with a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with support for optical image stabilisation (OIS). The foldable is teased to feature a Honor Luban shock-absorbing hinge.
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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G Launched in India With Exynos 1380 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has been launched in India. The phone is available in three colour options and is equipped with an Exynos 1380 SoC chipset under the hood. For optics, the handset has a triple rear camera unit with a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Galaxy M36 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery and will go on sale in India via Amazon.
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AI+ Pulse, AI+ Nova 5G Confirmed to Launch in India in July; Design, Colour Options Revealed
AI+ Pulse and AI+ Nova 5G smartphones will launch in India in July, and will be available exclusively through Flipkart. They will be offered in Black, Blue, Green, Pink and Purple colourways. For optics, both smartphones will carry 50-megapixel dual rear camera units. They will support AI imaging and editing tools. The smartphones will fearture a w...
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Google Pixel 10 Series to Reportedly Get a Faster Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor
Pixel 9 series were the company's first to feature ultrasonic sensors instead of the slower optical sensors found in the Pixel 8 lineup and previous generations. A new leak now suggests that the upcoming Pixel 10 series will feature an improved ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, face unlock is said to remain the same, maintaining Class 3 se...
