As the week draws to a close, it’s once again time to revisit some of the biggest tech headlines from the past few days. We’ve seen some brands tease upcoming changes, and even got wind of rumours surrounding potential (albeit unconfirmed) hardware. Nevertheless, we present to you a recap of some of the most note-worthy happenings within the tech industry in recent days – let’s get started!
Google Rumoured to be Working on a New Laptop
First up we have Google – the company hasn’t launched a new laptop since the Pixel Book Go from many years ago, but it looks like we might see a new Google-branded computer in the next few years. Leaked details from within the company point to a device – simply codenamed “Snowy” – which has gone past the concept stage, and is predicted to run on a version of Android which integrates Chrome OS features. Google has yet to confirm anything however, although we’d be lying if we said that this didn’t excite us.
LG’s New Monitor Packs a 480hz Refresh Rate
LG recently announced that it’s expanded its UltraGear line of gaming monitors with the new GX7, which will be priced $999.99 upon launch. It’s not available for order yet, although it comes with some impressive specs such as a crazy-high 480Hz refresh rate, super-slim bezels on all sides, as well as a great-looking (at least on paper) 27-inch WOLED panel with a QHD resolution.
Jaguar Teases a Massive Rebranding Strategy
Auto manufacturer and industry veteran Jaguar recently announced that it was ushering in a new era with a “completely” reimagined branding strategy and platform that according to the company will “embody” the spirit of its founder, Sir William Lyons, and his philosophy of “Copy Nothing.” Jaguar further adds that it wants to head “true originality,” with an upcoming reveal scheduled for December 2, 2024 during Miami Art Week.
Mobile Gaming Machines: ASUS Launches its ROG 9 Series Phones
If you were looking to get a new gaming phone, then the ASUS ROG Phone 9 series might be right up your alley. Consisting of the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro, the two devices similarly-sized AMOLED displays, which come in at 6.78 inches. Both devices likewise run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s most recent flagship smartphone chip, and the ROG Phone 9 features 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while the Pro Model is a bit more beefed up with 24GB RAM and 1TB of storage.
Android 16’s First Dev Preview Starts Rolling Out
While Android 15’s launch still feels fairly-recent, it looks like we won’t have to wait as long to get the next big upgrade from Google, aka Android 16. Reports indicate that Google might roll out Android 16 at an earlier date in 2025 – in fact, the developer preview is out right now, and is available for devices, and it’s even rumoured that the Pixel 6 (including the Pixel 6 Pro and 6a) might receive Android 16, as they are included in the list of compatible devices for the dev preview.
