The Oppo Find X8 is one of Oppo’s upcoming smartphones, and while it’s leaked before in several capacities, it appears to have leaked for the first time in a series of high-quality renders that showcase the phone in all of its available colors. At least, what we can assume will be all of the phone’s available colors. The Find X8 will be a series of devices that Oppo plans to release soon and will have a variety of models not too unlike what Samsung has done with the Galaxy S24 series.

With that being said, today’s freshly leaked renders are of just the Oppo Find X8. The company is also expected to launch the Find X8 Pro, succeeding last year’s Find X7 Ultra. Oppo plans to launch the new series of phones on October 24, with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 powering the lineup. A majority of the phone’s specs have also leaked. The phone will reportedly come with a 6.5-inch BOE panel, a 5,700mAh battery, 80W wired charging, and 50W wireless charging.

The phone is also said to be coming with an alert slider, which isn’t too surprising given that it’s a popular feature on OnePlus phones and Oppo owns OnePlus. It’s also shown up on previous Oppo devices.

The Oppo Find X8 will come in four colors according to leaked renders

While it’s unclear what the names of these colors will be, it does appear that Oppo will offer four different options. In a post from Evan Blass on X, you get a good look at the Find X8 from all sides. The renders also show three additional colors that we haven’t seen before. Past leaks have shown the phone coming in a black color option. Not everyone likes black phones though. Luckily, it looks like Oppo will offer the Find X8 in light blue, light pink, and white options for those who prefer phones with a lighter color scheme.

You also get a much better look at the alert slider and the phone’s massive rear camera array. Much like past recent Oppo and OnePlus devices, the power button and the volume button will be on the right side of the device, with the power button being below the volume button.

The SIM card tray and USB-C charging port will be on the bottom of the phone alongside one of the phone’s speakers. Meanwhile, the microphones will be on top. The phone will also feature a camera button.

Oppo says this phone has the thinnest bezels in history

It’s too early to really judge if this is going to be true or not. However, the leaked renders certainly appear to show some pretty thin bezels. The phone also looks to have a flat display. Thin bezels most certainly look nice but it begs the question of how easy it might be to accidentally touch the display and engage an action with less to hold onto from the sides. Either way, Oppo has put together a visually stunning phone with the Find X8.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones came out almost exactly a year ago and now Amazon is selling the Lunar Blue colorway for $329, which is $100 off the MSRP (other hues are full price). We saw this price last week for all four colors during Amazon’s fall sale. Lunar Blue looks to be a limited edition, which could account for the discount, or it could just be Amazon’s way of keeping the deals engines burning after the end of October Prime Day.

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This is a return to the all-time low price for Bose’s upgraded noise-cancelling headphones. 

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Engadget’s Billy Steele reviewed these when they came out last October, awarding them a respectable 86. The difference between this Ultra version and Bose’s standard QuietComfort headphones is the integration of Bose’s version of spatial audio.

The design saw some changes too, with a single multifunction control instead of the three buttons to handle playback and mode functions. There’s also a touch strip to adjust the volume. Some of the plastic was swapped out in favor of metal, and we found the comfort to be the same high level as with previous Bose cans — particularly for long listening sessions. And, of course, the active noise cancellation is still among the best you can get.

As for the Immersive Audio (the marquee feature) it’s good sometimes. It works with all content — not just content created to support it, such as Dolby Atmos in Apple Music or Sony’s 360 Reality Audio. But since it’s relying on signal processing instead of specially engineered sounds, the results vary. Sometimes it sounds great, other times not so much. But thankfully, Bose has improved the audio all around, so even without the new feature, the sound is warmer and clearer than on the standard QCs.

In our guide to the best wireless headphones, we mention QuietComfort Ultra but point out that the $100 price jump from the standard QCs (our current ANC pick) isn’t quite worth it, since the success of the spatial audio isn’t consistent. But with this discount, the blue QC Ultra headphones are currently $20 cheaper than the originals. Could be a good day to go for the pricer/not pricier version.

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Change is inevitable; instead of resisting it, some companies are embracing it by stepping up with fresh ideas that make a real difference in our everyday lives. These innovators are challenging the status quo—whether it’s making healthier products more accessible, helping homeowners turn their spaces into income, or transforming how we care for our loved ones. These ten brands are breaking the mold, offering practical solutions that resonate with people and paving the way for a better, more connected future.

B Generous

B Generous has created the world’s leading credit marketplace for nonprofits. Despite nonprofits holding $8 Trillion worth of assets and generating $3.3 Trillion of annual income, nonprofits are very underserved when it comes to accessing bank credit. B Generous, a venture capital-backed FinTech company, addresses this gap with its first-of-its-kind Accelerate product, a B2B proprietary enterprise credit lending platform that provides upfront capital to nonprofits secured against future revenue. With backing from socially responsible banks and a venture capital round of over $10 million from leading VC funds in Silicon Valley and New York, B Generous has received more than $550 million in loan requests from more than 7,500 nonprofits within its first few months of launching and has already funded millions of dollars in loans. “We provide nonprofits with access to immediate capital so they can worry less about fundraising,” says CEO Dominic Kalms.

To learn more, visit bgenerous.com.

Credit Gnomes

Credit Gnomes is shaking up the property management industry by transforming rent collection through its payment/credit reporting program. The company addresses the inefficiencies of traditional rent collection systems by reporting tenants’ rental payment data directly to major credit bureaus—Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. In doing this, the company helps reduce delinquency, improve tenant screening, and provide property managers with an additional revenue stream. With Credit Gnomes, property managers can encourage timely payments and reward residents by helping them build their credit profiles. Key features include monthly reporting, enhancing tenants’ credit profiles in real-time for timely or late payments, and offering dispute management services to handle credit reporting discrepancies. “We want to change the collections process from reactive rent collections to proactive rent payments,” says CEO Dave Haldi. “Our technology not only benefits property managers by reducing costs but also supports tenants in building a positive credit history.”

To learn more, visit creditgnomes.com.

Empowered-Home

Empowered-Home is a virtual health platform enabling chronically ill and aging individuals to safely stay in their homes, while providing caregivers with real-time situational awareness of patients’ health status. Intuitive situational awareness and AI-driven insights allow providers to optimize outcomes and proactively improve efficiency. With remote monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and real-time data integration within the clinical workflow, Empowered-Home addresses many challenges providers face under value-based care reimbursement models. The platform provides timely, actionable insights so clinicians can respond immediately to health status changes, reducing the overall burden on the healthcare system and significantly improving patient quality of life while reducing care inequities often observed among chronically ill populations. CEO Walt Pistor states, “Empowering patients and homes with the latest technology allows patients to live where they’re most comfortable while ensuring family members are kept aware that they receive the care they need when they need it—wherever home may be.”

To learn more, visit empowered-home.com.

Flockx

Flockx is a different kind of social app that integrates AI Sidekicks into your social life to create a unique blend of human and AI interactions. The platform addresses the growing problem of social isolation by helping users find and connect with like-minded people in their local communities. Unlike traditional social apps that keep users glued to their screens, Flockx’s AI companions encourage real-world engagement by identifying and suggesting local activities or gatherings tailored to each user’s interests. The app solves the problem of finding and participating in meaningful social activities by showcasing these opportunities on a map, covering all types of events. This approach helps users discover and join local groups and activities that they might otherwise miss. “Our AI Sidekicks aren’t just about enhancing your social life—they’re about getting you out there, engaging with the world, and building connections that matter,” says Devon Bleibtrey, CEO of Flockx.

To learn more, visit flockx.io.

LandSkyAI

LandSkyAI delivers autonomous robotics solutions to address the growing challenges in the security industry. Traditional security methods, which rely heavily on human personnel, are increasingly burdened by labor shortages, high costs, and the complexities of integrating new technologies. LandSkyAI’s approach solves these problems by providing a turnkey solution that automates surveillance and inspection through advanced AI-powered drones and ground robots. Their platform offers a seamless, subscription-based model that allows organizations to enhance their security operations without the hassle of complex implementation. By handling everything from deployment to maintenance, LandSkyAI ensures that its clients receive continuous, proactive security coverage with minimal effort on their part. Founder Jake Shild explains, “We’ve created a package that eliminates the extra resources typically required from end users, making the adoption of robotics simple and creating a true automated experience.”

To learn more, visit www.landsky.ai.

Makeena

Makeena is transforming access to healthier, eco-friendly products with its innovative cashback and loyalty rewards platform. Makeena’s app seamlessly connects users with products that match their dietary needs and lifestyle choices, incentivizing purchases and fostering deeper brand engagement through interactive features. For brands, Makeena provides a powerful toolset to drive product trials, boost sales, and build lasting customer loyalty. The platform’s real-time insights, derived from first-party consumer-generated data, enable brands to refine their marketing strategies with precision. Founder and CEO Karen Frame explains, “In short, Makeena helps consumers discover, find, and earn cash and rewards on better products, no matter where they shop, while enabling brands to deepen their engagement with consumers and expand their market reach.”

To learn more, visit makeena.com.

NextNest

NextNest helps homeowners and renters generate extra income whenever they travel. In cities across North America and Europe, like Toronto, residents often spend over 60% of their income on rent or mortgage payments, highlighting the severe housing affordability crisis. NextNest offers a solution by transforming homes into premium short-term rentals while owners go on vacation, returning them 70-80% of their rental income when they return home. Becoming a co-host is simple: sign up online, set travel dates, and let NextNest take care of the rest. They manage everything from listing the property on Airbnb to guest interactions and property maintenance. Homeowners return to find their homes in pristine condition and extra income in their bank accounts. “We’re changing how people think about short-term rentals,” says CEO Desmond Yeo. We help homeowners use their properties to boost financial stability and enjoy life without adding to housing unaffordability.

To learn more, visit www.nextnest.vacations.

R-Daniel

R-Daniel is a state-of-the-art AI-driven analytics platform tailored for executives in the B2B manufacturing and distribution sectors. Acting as a dynamic “newspaper” for your company, R-Daniel delivers up-to-date insights on revenue and profit, ensuring leaders are always informed of the latest developments. Unlike traditional dashboards constrained by preset parameters, R-Daniel’s proprietary features—Automatic Discovery and Relevant Push—autonomously identify critical insights, adapting dynamically to organizational behavior through self-learning algorithms. This innovative approach enables executives to swiftly capitalize on opportunities, mitigate revenue losses, and optimize sales strategies with minimal effort. Notably, R-Daniel excels at uncovering “unknown unknowns,” critical blind spots that conventional solutions often miss. R-Daniel empowers businesses to make informed decisions with unparalleled speed and precision by integrating up-to-date and historical data. As Co-Founder Juan Hurtado states, “R-Daniel’s ability to think like a business leader and autonomously surface key insights is what sets us apart in the industry.”

To learn more, visit r-daniel.ai

Visible Assets

Visible Assets specializes in advanced asset tracking using RuBee, an active, low-frequency wireless technology designed to solve the limitations of traditional RFID and GPS systems. RuBee operates in harsh environments, where other technologies fail, by effectively penetrating through liquids, metals, and underground. Rubee is designed to be safe near and on explosives, fuzed ordinance and built to minimize security risks. This versatility makes it indispensable for industries such as defense, manufacturing, and logistics, where reliable tracking of high-value assets is critical. Key features of RuBee include long battery life, secure and encrypted data transmission, and immunity to environmental interference like noise and temperature fluctuations. The system integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure, providing real-time visibility and control over assets. Visible Assets’ technology is particularly suited for environments that require high security and precision. CEO John Stevens notes, “With RuBee, we’re providing an AIT solution that works”

To learn more, visit www.ru-bee.com.

YouSolar

YouSolar’s PowerBloc® is a multi-source nanogrid that is the first practical utility power replacement that can power everything from small appliances to large loads like air conditioners and electric vehicles. PowerBloc allows homes and businesses to become independent from an increasingly unreliable utility grid. PowerBloc makes the grid secondary or even optional. It is modular and scalable and seamlessly integrates solar, grid, and generator power with battery storage. It works with the grid or no grid at all. As a “grid-forming” power supply to the house, PowerBloc requires no utility approval. By addressing the common challenges of grid dependency—such as rising energy costs, outages, and lack of control—YouSolar empowers consumers to take charge of their energy future. “Our vision has always been to power the world with a compact, entirely plug-and-play system that can be deployed anywhere, making sustainable energy accessible to everyone,” says Arnold Leitner, Founder and CEO of YouSolar.

To learn more, visit yousolar.com

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Microsoft is bringing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone to Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month. This means Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be playable on Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch on October 25th, with Warzone and Modern Warfare III cloud support also getting enabled on the same day.

This is the first time a Call of Duty game has been available at launch on Xbox Cloud Gaming, following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard last year. “This is a first for the Call of Duty franchise, and a win for the community,” says Ashley McKissick, corporate vice president of gaming experiences & platforms at Xbox.

You’ll need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to access the three Call of Duty games on Xbox Cloud Gaming, and they’ll all be available to play across consoles, PCs, mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV devices, Meta Quest headsets, and some Samsung TVs.

The launch of Call of Duty into Xbox Cloud Gaming will arrive just ahead of Microsoft’s plans to let you stream your own games with Xbox Cloud Gaming next month. I revealed last week that Microsoft is getting ready to test the ability to stream games that you own that aren’t part of the existing Xbox Game Pass library in November.

The test will start with Xbox Insiders at first and a limited selection of additional games, before expanding to more Xbox users and more games. Over the past couple of years, Microsoft has been working to ready its Xbox Cloud Gaming servers to eventually support streaming thousands of games.

Microsoft is also enabling Xbox game purchases in its Xbox mobile app on Android in the US on November 1st. Microsoft is able to do this thanks to a court ruling last week that forces Google to stop requiring Google Play Billing for apps in the Play Store on November 1st. You’ll eventually be able to buy an Xbox game through the Android app and stream it immediately to your device.

Greetings from Seattle! TechRadar Pro is here for Lenovo Tech World 2024, covering all the latest news and announcements from the show.

We’re expecting a whirlwind few days, full of news and updates on everything from AI PCs to data centers and much more.

Vuzix has upgraded its flagship M400 enterprise smart glasses with Android 13, offering businesses a more secure, efficient way to manage their wearable tech.

The update ensures that users benefit from advanced security protocols and improved device management, making it easier for companies to deploy these smart glasses across large teams while maintaining the highest levels of security.

Vuzix said the Android 13 upgrade, now available to all M400 users, introduces several key enhancements. These include better Wi-Fi networking algorithms, refined Android permissions management, and an updated developer API. The new Android version also ensures ongoing security support, which is crucial for industries relying on Vuzix’s devices for hands-free, real-time data access.

“Our goal is to keep our smart glasses at the forefront of innovation while giving our customers the tools they need to succeed,” said Paul Travers, president and CEO of Vuzix. “With Android 13, our customers can benefit from advanced security features and streamlined device management, which is crucial for companies planning larger deployments.”

Travers said the update builds on Vuzix’s earlier innovations, including the Ultralite smart glasses introduced in 2023. The Ultralite design, which focuses on practicality with features like hands-free notifications and navigation, set a new standard for smart eyewear. Their lightweight design (weighing just 38 grams) and microLED technology make them a user-friendly, low-power solution, ideal for enterprise and consumer use.

The Android 13 upgrade also empowers developers with updated APIs, moving from Android API 30 to 33, offering a more robust platform for creating tailored software solutions for the M400. This improved compatibility with third-party apps allows businesses to customize their workflows further, boosting productivity and efficiency.

Demand for wearable tech continues to grow across industries such as health care, logistics, and field services, where hands-free operations and real-time data access are crucial. With these enhancements, Vuzix’s M400 smart glasses remain a go-to solution for businesses seeking to improve operational efficiency through cutting-edge wearable technology.

“Deploying Android 13 helps our enterprise customers manage their devices securely and benefit from the latest Android features within third-party apps,” Travers added.

Founded in 1997, Vuzix has a history of innovation in augmented reality and smart glasses technology and provides solutions for industries including defense, health care, and manufacturing.