Threads plans major expansion as Elon Musk's X struggles

Threads will reportedly add another 40 million users by expanding to the EU in December, though it'll still fall short of Twitter/X...for now.

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Google AR patent offers a glimpse into the future of smart home controls

A patent for Google's AR software was spotted, detailing how it can help make controlling smart home devices easier.

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This might make me switch from Chrome to Firefox

Extensions are an essential part of the browsing experience on our computers. Mozilla recognized this and has announced that extension support is coming to Firefox for Android on December 14.

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Galaxy Z Flip 6 cover screen rumored approach the iPhone 5 size

Samsung may include larger displays for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, according to a new rumor.

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Google Chat is getting a major UI update for Android and iOS devices

Google Chat is introducing a redesign to its mobile app to match similar treatment to the web version.

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You can preorder the new Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) now for a nice discount

Amazon's third-gen Echo Frames and Carrera Eyewear designed pairs are available for pre-order at a reduced price.

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Honor discusses the future of foldables, on-device AI, and PWM displays

During the Fortune Global Forum, Honor spoke on its new ambitions to further on-device AI and PWM displays.

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Ikea reveals new smart sensors that cost less than $10

Ikea announced three new smart home sensors today, and said it still plans to bring Matter support to the Dirigera home hub.

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Evernote is putting free users on a strict diet with its latest experiment

Evernote is testing the waters with a restricted free plan, hoping to nudge users towards a paid subscription.

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Fossil hasn't forgotten you, Wear OS 3.5 is rolling out now

Fossil is issuing a new update for its Gen 6 smartwatches. Wear OS 3.5 comes with a few changes and seemingly some performance enhancements.

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Google starts deleting old accounts very soon, but there are plenty of loopholes

Certain account actions like downloading a digital book or uploading a YouTube video will make your Google account permanently safe from deletion, according to its current policies.

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This 55-inch 4K TV is how much!? Just take my money now

This Cyber Monday TCL deal gets you a 55-inch 4K TV for just $299, complete with Google TV and HDR.

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Looking for some last-minute Cyber Monday headphone deals? Don't sleep on the Pixel Buds Pro

If you're looking for some new earbuds to pair with your new phone or Chromebook, the Pixel Buds Pro are still almost $100 off for Cyber Monday.

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Time's running out — save $350 on the best gaming Chromebook before Cyber Monday is over

The Acer Chromebook 516 GE is my favorite gaming Chromebook thanks to its 16-inch, 120Hz display and powerful spec sheet. It's insane that you can get it for more than 50% off for Cyber Monday.

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This last-minute Cyber Monday deal on two wireless chargers is too good to pass up

When it's not in your hand, it's on the charger. That's the beauty of wireless charging.

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Here's why you should buy the Pixel 7a instead of Galaxy A54 this Cyber Monday

Looking to buy a phone this Cyber Monday? Here's why you should buy the Pixel 7a instead of Samsung's Galaxy A54.

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Here's your best look at the OnePlus 12, straight from OnePlus

OnePlus reveals the design of the OnePlus 12, and there's a lot to like.

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My favorite running earbuds dipped to a new low, thanks to Cyber Monday

The Shokz OpenFit ($30 off) and OpenRun Pro ($55 off) are two great outdoor workout options that'll keep your ears unencumbered.

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Garmin's Forerunner 255 and 745 are the same cheap Cyber Monday price; there's one obvious choice

Don't assume the higher-numbered watch is the better one; you're better off with the Forerunner 255.

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Get ready: we've tracked down the best Cyber Monday phone deals on the web

If you missed Black Friday, fear not: plenty of Cyber Monday phone deals are available at this very moment.

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My favorite smart lock is on sale for Black Friday and it's only $179

My Yale Assure Smart lock means I can lock everyone out of my house but my family. I paid full price but you don't have to.

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Ring is practically giving away its video doorbell for Cyber Monday

At $55, the Ring Video Doorbell is at stocking stuffer price for Cyber Monday

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Cyber Monday tech deals are here, and I found some of the most random items for as little as $6

Here is a collection of random Cyber Monday tech deals, from as little as $6 to as much as $100.

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Can you REALLY get the Galaxy S23 Ultra for $299 with that Black Friday Samsung deal? Let's break it down

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is obviously a great phone, but it's far from cheap. How much can you save with a trade-in?

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Stressing out? Let this Garmin Black Friday deal for the Vivoactive 5 calm you down

We've seen a lot of Black Friday deals on smartwatches from Samsung, Google, and Apple. But Garmin's Vivoactive 5 might just have them all beat at this price.

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I can't believe TP-Link's Tapo wireless outdoor camera is only $80 for Black Friday

This TP-Link Tapo wireless camera surprised me during the review process, and for $80, it's a steal

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There were so many Black Friday Pixel 8 commercials that I finally caved and bought one

I definitely don't need a new phone, but there were so many commercials that I couldn't help but look at what Black Friday Pixel 8 deals were happening.

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This must-have Meta Quest 3 accessory is less than $10 on Amazon for Black Friday

The facial interface on the Meta Quest 3 is cloth and easily absorbs sweat; this silicone cover is a cheap and simple solution.

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Google Messages is working on cosmetic upgrades for the compose field, new profile UI

It looks like the latest beta will include some key design changes for the RCS-powered messaging app.

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Google Meet wants you to raise your hand before you speak

Currently, there's a button in Google Meet that allows you to raise your hand. Now Google will let you simply raise your real hand instead.

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Google Messages might actually get markdown text formatting soon

Google is testing some handy new features for its messaging app, including text formatting support alongside noise cancellation support for voice notes.

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Google rolls out Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1 for Pixel devices

Google released the first Android 14 QPR2 beta 1 early last week, and the nifty beta 1.1 firmware is now available for Pixel phones.

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Our favorite Android TV is on sale for Black Friday, and here’s why we love it

The Hisense U8 miniLED TV, our favorite Android TV overall, is worth getting, especially with this Amazon Black Friday deal.

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The Google Play Store could bring AI-generated FAQs for apps

Code found within the latest version of the Google Play Store shows signs of new AI-powered FAQs.

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Best Buy's Black Friday sale is LIVE — 13 discounted devices chosen by our resident deal expert

Best Buy has officially launched its Black Friday sale, so we've gathered a few of our favorite tech deals into one place.

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The Galaxy S24 launch event may happen closer to Google and Apple's home turf

Samsung is reportedly planning an early release of the Galaxy S24 series, giving users at least a 15-day headstart to start pre-booking the devices.

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Microsoft just hired the ChatGPT ex-CEO for its own AI program

Over the weekend, OpenAI fired its CEO but Microsoft was quick to scoop him up and hire the ex-president of the company, as well.

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How a Raspberry Pi and the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus can fix your smart home woes this Black Friday

The current state of smart home accessories is still a mess, even though Matter was supposed to fix it. Instead of waiting around, I took matters into my own hands.

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Synology DiskStation DS224+ review: The best 2-bay starter NAS you can buy right now

The DiskStation DS224+ is here, and while it doesn't change too much to its predecessor, it still continues to be the best 2-bay starter NAS you can buy today.

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Black Friday is the perfect time to buy the best 4K streaming box

NVIDIA's Shield TV Pro is still the best 4K streaming box around. Here's why you should pick it up during Black Friday.

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The Android 14 webcam feature makes my $1,000 Pixel 8 Pro look like a cheap camera

Android 14 adds support for turning your smartphone into a USB webcam, but unfortunately, the video quality leaves much to be desired.

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Shokz OpenFit review: Wireless earbuds for runners who hate bone conduction

Bone conduction headphones are popular with runners and cyclists, but they don't deliver the strong audio of traditional earbuds. The Shokz OpenFit try to deliver the best of both worlds.

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Google Pixel phones' seamless updates are finally shedding their snail-like pace

Google’s first Pixel phones were ahead of their time with seamless updates, but they took forever to install them. Now, Google is finally speeding things up.

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I love smart lights and these are the ones I'm buying on Black Friday

There are so many different smart lights to pick from, but Nanoleaf's ever-growing lineup continues to be my default choice. And for good reason as they are simply some of the best.

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Microsoft's 'Windows App' lets you stream Windows from everything but Android and Chromebooks

During Ignite 2023, Microsoft announced an all-new 'Windows App' which makes it easy to access cloud and remote PCs. Unfortunately, if you use Android or Chromebooks, you're out of luck.

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Amazon's Black Friday sale is LIVE — 20 hand-picked tech deals for Android fans

Black Friday is still a ways away, but you can get your holiday shopping done early with these Amazon deals.

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Google's Gemini ChatGPT competitor reportedly won't be ready until 'early 2024'

Google has reportedly delayed the launch of its OpenAI competitor, Gemini.

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Meditating in VR is so good that astronauts brought it to space

SpaceX and HTC just launched a VR headset to the International Space Station, proving that meditation in VR is the best way to transport yourself elsewhere.

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Sideloading on iOS will be a dumpster fire

The E.U. may force Apple to allow sideloading on the iPhone. Oh boy.

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Vivo X100 series debuts with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300

To directly take on the Xiaomi 14 series, Vivo has brought its best phones to the Chinese market, featuring Vivo X100 and X100 Pro.

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Red Magic 9 Pro design reveal shows off RGB lighting

Nubia has officially revealed the design of the RedMagic 9 Pro ahead of its November launch.

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Google News is axing magazine support next month

Google News is shutting down its magazine support service starting in December.

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INIU PowerNova review: This 140W power bank is a terrific value

The PowerNova is a 27,000mAh power bank that hits 140W over the USB PD 3.1 protocol, and it is fantastic.

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Google Drive gets an updated homepage that makes it easier to see your files

Google Drive is giving its mobile app homepage a visual refresh for Android and iOS users.

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Make your Pixel Watch feel brand new with these watch faces

Google is rolling out an update that brings Pixel Watch 2 watch faces to the original Pixel Watch.

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Early Black Friday Garmin deals — upgrade your workout for cheap

Black Friday is still days away, but you can get your holiday shopping done early with one of these Garmin deals.

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These are the smartwatches that support Google Pay 2023

Ready to start paying for your coffee with only your smartwatch? Here are all the Wear OS watches that support Google Pay.

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Arlo Total Security promises to be a one-stop shop home security program

Arlo introduces three security packages starting at $9.99 and going all the way up to $49.99 per month under the new total security program.

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Samsung foldable phones get November 2023 update

Samsung has recently begun rolling out One UI 6 (Android 14) update for its Galaxy devices; on the other hand, it is also bringing the latest security update to devices before the stable build release.

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Google confining Fitbit makes sense, but it's a portent of doom

Google has removed Fitbit from sale in nearly 30 countries, in order to "align our hardware portfolio to map closer to Pixel’s regional availability." And it has us worried that Google doesn't know what it's doing with Fitbit.

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Disney Plus and Hulu are merging their apps for a test run next month

Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that a beta test of the combined Disney Plus and Hulu app will kick off in December, with a full rollout planned for spring 2024.

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We didn't really want satellite phones after all, did we?

Just because a feature is possible doesn't mean we'll ever actually see it. We have more control than we realize.

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Google Home gains new generative AI capabilities to help automate your home

Google wants to make your smart home automation effortless; it brings in generative AI and lock screen shortcuts for your Android device.

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Best phone deals this week — record breaking Black Friday discounts, free wireless, and more

In this new weekly column, I'll be gathering the best phone deals that I found across the web this week.

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Forget buying an expensive TV for Black Friday — this dongle gave my 'old' TV new life

There are bound to be plenty of sales on TVs during Black Friday, but this little Google TV dongle gets the job done.

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Amazon could ditch Android for some OS you probably haven't heard of

Amazon is reportedly planning to ditch Android for its own Fire OS replacement, finally breaking free from Google's shackles.

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The OnePlus Open and OPPO Pen put the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to shame

After managing to get ahold of the OPPO Pen, it's further cemented the OnePlus Open as the best phone of the year. It's just disappointing that there isn't a dedicated OnePlus Pen.

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Google Search's SGE broadens its global reach and gains new upgrades

Google's rolling out its fancy AI search to over 120 countries and territories, and it's got your back with even more languages.

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Google Messages may finally get long-awaited 'Profiles' feature

Code found in the Google Messages app suggests the Profiles feature could arrive relatively soon after it was spotted earlier this year.

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Samsung teases a native mobile AI experience headed to the Galaxy S24

Samsung just unveiled 'Galaxy AI,' hinting at what's to come in this new era of generative AI race.

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Samsung is treating its XR headset like it treated foldable phones

Apple is said to be making 400,000 Vision Pro headsets in 2024, but Samsung is playing it safe with its upcoming XR headset.

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Walmart's Black Friday sale just launched — here are the best tech deals I've found so far

Walmart's Black Friday sale has officially kicked off with loads of stellar deals on popular tech. Check out this guide for a selection of our top picks.

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You can now use AI to create your own Popsockets case, grip, or wallet

PopSockets has unveiled a new AI customizer, giving consumers a way to create their own designs from their imagination.

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Google launches a new tool to track shopping deals ahead of the holidays

Google is helping users offset the financial stress of the holiday season with a new hub that will aggregate shopping deals.

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The first Pixel Watch 2 update is a small one

Google is issuing a small update for the LTE variant of the Pixel Watch 2. So far, there's no word on an update for the Pixel Watch models.

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Celebrate Amazon Alexa's birthday with these crazy Black Friday deals

Have you been looking to upgrade your smart home? These deals have you covered, all thanks to Amazon Alexa's 9th birthday.

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Sony's Xperia 1 V picks up a minimalist Android 14 upgrade

Sony's Android 14 rollout is kicking off with the Xperia 1 V in Europe, bringing better portrait shots along for the ride.

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Photo Stack on Google Photos aims to clean up your library, and here's a first look

A new decluttering feature for Google Photo was recently announced and now we're getting our first look.

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OpenAI's custom ChatGPT versions let you become a chatbot architect

OpenAI is inviting you to craft your own personalized ChatGPT bots effortlessly – no coding required.

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Google Meet's new On-the-Go mode brings distraction-free calling

Taking your essential work calls while walking or through a commute is going to get a lot easier on Google Meet.

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I've used dozens of tablets and these are the ones I'd consider buying this Black Friday

Tablets are a hot commodity during the holiday season, but there are only a few that I would actually recommend considering.

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Max downgrades ad-free plan to Full HD, adds a more expensive tier with 4K

HBO Max and Disney Plus merged their content into a single service dubbed "Max." The announced change in plans is now seeing the light of day.

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Google shutters the COVID-19 exposure notification feature on Android

Google has removed the option to get COVID-19 exposure notifications in Android's settings.

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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 'for Galaxy' chip might have odd clock speeds compared to the regular one

Qualcomm's rumored Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip might have a supercharged prime core and GPU, but its other cores could be slowed down a bit.

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I've used foldable phones for months — here are four software issues I noticed

Reviewers tend to say that “many apps aren’t optimized” on foldable phones, but what exactly do they mean by that? Here’s a breakdown of some common software issues.

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Here's how Fitbit can make the Charge 7 a better fitness tracker for runners

From better safety features to improved training recommendations, here's where Fitbit needs to evolve before its next fitness tracker.

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The Galaxy S24 is rumored to be a New Year's present with a January launch

A report suggests Samsung will hold its Unpacked event for the Galaxy S24 series in January.

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Early Black Friday Google Pixel deals — historic discounts, trade-in offers, and more

Google has produced some of our all-time favorite phones, and now some of these devices are getting serious discounts ahead of Black Friday.

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The Google Pixel 8 battery apparently drains like crazy on mobile data

Google's latest smartphones seem to be having trouble connecting to the internet, and their batteries are draining quickly when using mobile data.

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Apple made the wrong decision not bringing the Apple Watch to Android

Apple was reportedly working on making the Apple Watch compatible with Android phones. The project was then canceled, but Apple made a mistake in doing so.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Google Pixel Watch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Google Pixel Watch look the same, but how they run under the hood might sway you towards one or the other.

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ASUS ROG Phone 8 promo teases Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in early leak

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 might've had its promotional imagery leaked early on.

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