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Smartphone makers turn to recycled memory chips for budget phones — report

A re p ort from Counterpoint Research claims that several Chinese smartphone makers drastically lowered their production targets and looked for ways to cut costs in Q2 2026. By Q3 2026, however, some of these manufacturers had increased their targets again. Apparently, they were able to secure recycled DRAM from old smartphones, computers, and even servers. Like most recycled products, the chips are reportedly cleaned and properly tested before being reused. Some manufacturers are reportedly considering using these recycled chips only in budget models. Despite the testing, using older chips can still carry risks, especially over the long term. Like other tech components, DRAM can degrade over time, potentially leading to slower performance and an increased risk of data errors. According to Counterpoint Research, this appears to be a short-term fix. However, there is still no clear way out of the memory shortage, as chipmakers continue to prioritize high-margin chi...
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vivo Y600: 10,000mAh battery, 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300e CPU

vivo has a new smartphone with an enormous 10,000mAh battery, the vivo Y600. The vivo Y600 appears to be a rebranded V80 Lite . Both have the same battery capacity and have been recognized by the Guinness World Records for lasting 32 hours and 37 minutes on a continuous livestream test. vivo claims it can last for up to 16 hours of navigation, 29 hours of watching short videos, and 144 hours of streaming music. 44W wired and reverse wired charging are also here. There’s a large 6.83-inch AMOLED screen on the front, with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. An 8-megapixel selfie camera is on the display, while the rear has the 50-megapixel main shooter. It ships with Android 16-based OriginOS 6 and is IP68/IP69 dust- and water-resistant. The vivo Y600 has a starting price of CNY1,999 (~Php19,100) in China for the 6GB/128GB, while the 8GB/256GB top-of-the-line is at CNY2,499 (~Php23,900). The vivo V80 Lite starts at Php24,999 in the Philippines. vivo...
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POCO C95 Pro priced in the Philippines

Xiaomi just launched a new midrange POCO smartphone, the POCO C95 Pro. The POCO C95 Pro was initially unveiled in early October. It packs a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra processor, with a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, up to 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Keeping the lights on is a 7,500mAh battery. Xiaomi claims it can last for up to 2 days of moderate use, or up to 12 hours of video recording, 28 hours of video playback, and up to 91 hours of music playback. Reverse wired charging is also here for filling up other devices, while the device itself charges via the 45W adapter. An enormous 6.9-inch HD+ IPS screen is on the front with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, paired with stereo speakers. It runs on Android 16-based HyperOS 3 and comes with free Spotify Premium for 2 months. Xiaomi also boasts its 64-rated dust and water resistance. The POCO C95 Pro has an SRP of Php13,999 for the 6GB/128GB and Php15,999 for the 8GB/256GB. Until November 15, you can ge...
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HONOR Pad X10 Mini: Snapdragon 685 CPU, 9.7″ 2K 90Hz LCD, 8,000mAh battery

HONOR has a new budget tablet in China, the HONOR Pad X10 Mini. The HONOR Pad X10 Mini features a decent 9.7-inch 2K LCD screen, with a high 90Hz refresh rate, 500-nit peak brightness, and has 100% sRGB color coverage. Keeping the lights on is an 8,000mAh battery with 15W wired charging. Under the hood, we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor, with up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 2TB. It uses a 5-megapixel sensor in front and back. There are also stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless and MIL-STD-810H durability. It ships with Android 16-based MagicOS 10. The HONOR Pad X10 Mini 4GB/128GB is now listed in China for CNY1,099 (~Php10,500), while the 6GB/128GB is at CNY1,399 (~Php13,400). No 4G LTE model is available. HONOR Pad X10 Mini Specs Android 16, MagicOS 10 9.7-inch 2K IPS display, 2052 x 1152 pixel resolution, ~242ppi 60Hz/90Hz refresh rate 2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdrag...
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WPSplinter flaw lets attackers hijack millions of routers over WiFi

A 16-year-old flaw in Broadcom chips lets attackers hijack millions of home routers worldwide over WiFi. Researcher Quentin Kaiser disclosed the bug , dubbed WPSplinter , at the Hexacon conference in Paris. The defect is in Broadcom’s legacy WPS code, which connects devices via a button press rather than a password. Flawed message handling lets an attacker who sends the right sequence read router memory or execute external code, no WiFi password or completed WPS pairing is needed. Radio range alone suffices, and Kaiser says the attack works over long distances. This differs from the WPS PIN weakness of the early 2010s; the fault is Broadcom’s code, not WPS itself. Kaiser demonstrated live attacks. On an Askey TCG3000 gateway from Orange Belgium, his exploit extracted the Wi-Fi key from device memory, sent it over the air, and used it to join the network. On a Proximus BBOX3V+ made by Sagemcom, he gained a remote shell entirely over Wi-Fi, with no internet connectio...
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Bose acquires Skullcandy to reach younger listeners

Bose has acquired rival audio brand Skullcandy and will run it as a separate brand within its consumer audio division. The purchase price was not disclosed. The two companies have partnered for years, and Skullcandy has released several products with “Sound by Bose,” including its recent Crusher 1080 headphones. Skullcandy will stay based in Park City, Utah, where it was founded. It will also gain access to Bose’s technology and resources, which Bose says will help it grow. For Bose, the deal is about Skullcandy’s audience. The lifestyle-focused brand has a foothold in sports, gaming, music and fitness, areas where Bose has less presence. “For more than 60 years, Bose has been committed to delivering incredible audio experiences however and wherever people choose to listen,” CEO Lila Snyder said. “As we work to reach even more people, we’re expanding how we do that, not only through Bose products, but through technology ...
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realme 16T Review

realme beefed up the realme 16 series with a new midrange member, the realme 16T. The device’s specs list falls short of what we’d expect at its asking price, but that’s probably the case for every new smartphone right given the shortage. Starting at Php22,999, it’s disappointing to see an HD+ display, an underwhelming and aging MediaTek chipset, and only one usable rear camera. That said, the realme 16T does have some redeeming qualities. It packs a large battery, flagship-grade durability, and relatively new software with extended support. In our realme 16T review, we’ll see if the good — no matter how small — can outweigh the bad. Let’s start. realme 16T Specs Android 16, realme UI 7.0 Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Hybrid) 6.81-inch HD+ IPS display, 1570 x 720 pixel resolution, ~254ppi 144Hz refresh rate, 1200-nit peak brightness 2.4GHz MediaTek Dimensity 6300 octa-core processor Mali-G57 MC2 GPU 8GB RAM ...
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