Perhaps one could say that at this point, it's no longer a surprise - following several months' worth of leaks and whatnot, the Pixel 8a has once again been exposed just weeks before its supposed reveal date, this time by way of official Google marketing material.

The leaked images were originally posted by the team over at Android Headlines, and showcase various features of the Pixel 8a. Thanks to the new leaks, we now know that Google's upcoming midrange phone will feature up to seven years of security updates, IP67 dust and water protection, and a still-slow 18W charging speed.

Other expected specifications include Google's current Tensor G3 chipset, the same SoC used in the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, a 64MP main camera, and a 120Hz refresh rate, although some sources state that Google might retain a 90Hz display for the 8a. Just recently, a leaked promo video showing off the Pixel 8a was shared online via MySmartPrice and tech informant @OnLeaks.

It's very likely that Google might announce the Pixel 8a during this year's I/O Conference, which is when the company usually unveils its upcoming software and hardware products and features.

Following the launch of a new "Nordic" Blue OnePlus Watch 2 variant and a leaked blue Pixel 8a model, it looks like Nothing is the latest company to follow this year's trend of launching blue-themed tech. More specifically, Nothing's budget-friendly Phone 2a is now available in a rather cool-looking blue colorway, although there's a catch to the new launch.

As it turns out, the blue Nothing Phone 2a is currently exclusive for buyers in India via Flipkart, although aside from the difference in hues the phone remains largely the same in terms of specs. For those unfamiliar, it packs a custom MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, a custom SoC developed by Nothing in collaboration with MediaTek, and it's backed by up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

As with the regular 2a, the blue variant does come with the signature transparent design as seen on other Nothing Phones, although it features a slightly different rear panel design due to the re-arranged camera module, which Nothing refers to as "The Eyes" - housed in a central NFC coil, the setup houses a dual 50MP camera array, complemented by a 32 MP front camera that uses the same sensor as the Phone 2.

Samsung is expected to announce their next-gen foldables this year, but when? Last we heard, the rumors claimed it will take place in July. Now a report from SamMobile has seemingly confirmed it. The publication claims that the next Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for the 10th of July.

The report also claims that Samsung could host it in Paris, France. Seeing as Paris will host the upcoming Summer Olympics, it makes sense as Samsung is one of the event's sponsors. The date also makes sense because the previous foldables were also announced in July.

The upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event will see Samsung announce a bunch of new devices. This includes the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 where we heard that there could be a new "Ultra" variant. We also heard there could be a cheaper variant that could encourage adoption of the foldable form factor. Samsung will also most likely share launch and pricing details about the Galaxy Ring wearable that was initially teased earlier this year.

Needless to say that this should be taken with a grain of salt. If you're looking forward to new foldables and a new wearable from Samsung, be sure to check back with us again in the future for more updates.

With Google I/O 2024 coming up pretty soon, we've gotten a ton of leaks on new Pixel devices such as the Pixel 8a, which at this point has been leaked into oblivion. With that being said though, it looks like the 8a isn't the only device that a lot of fans are looking forward to seeing this May.

A recent claim made online by Twitter/X user @MysteryLupin suggests that Google will be "relaunching" its Pixel Tablet at a more affordable price, this time without the charging speaker dock. Additionally, a pen and Bluetooth keyboard are rumored to be part of the new bundle. As the Pixel Tablet currently goes for around $500 with the included dock, the dock-less version will be sold at a considerably cheaper price.

In terms of specs, the Pixel Tablet comes with a large 11-inch display, and is powered by Google's Tensor G2 chipset, which works alongside 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. There's also a large 7,000 mAh battery onboard, and a pair of 8-megapixel cameras for video calls and photos.

Going back to the leak, we're bound to know more once Google I/O goes live this May.

During the Snapdragon Summit last year, Qualcomm unveiled its new Snapdragon X Elite chipset. This is a new chipset that is designed to compete against the Apple Silicon and bring more Arm-based computers to the market. Now thanks to benchmarks of the Snapdragon X Elite that have been spotted on Geekbench, it looks promising.

This was discovered by Windows Latest who found a benchmark for the Surface Laptop 6. It is widely speculated to be the Snapdragon X Elite, even though the chipset was not identified specifically. According to the scores, it managed to achieve 2,714 for single-core performance and 14,078 for multi-core performance.

For context, Apple's M3 Pro scored 3,084 in single-core and 14,017 in multi-core. While the M3 Pro seemingly leads the way in single-core performance, the Snapdragon X Elite has it slightly beat in the multi-core department according to the benchmarks. That being said, it should be noted that these scores only tell one side of the story. There are other things to consider when purchasing a laptop.

Plus, Qualcomm seems to be mired in some controversy right now regarding its benchmarks. The company has yet to disclose its chip TDP. This means that it is possible that the company's chipsets could be drawing more power than the Apple Silicon. This in turn could give it higher benchmark results. We'll have to wait for the actual laptops to be released to get a better idea.