That being said, Formula E’s GEN4 era introduces big performance leaps including permanent all-wheel drive and a top speed which goes past 335 kph. The car can go from 0 to 100 kph in approximately 1.8 seconds and 0 to 200 kph in 4.4 seconds. making it 1.5 seconds faster than its predecessor. In race mode, it delivers 50 percent more power than the current GEN3 Evo, reaches up to 600kW in ATTACK MODE, and averages 10 seconds faster per lap in qualifying.

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Jaguar now enters the 2027 season with a driver line-up consisting of former Formula E champions António Félix da Costa and Stoffel Vandoorne. speaking on the car’s launch, da Costa comments:

It is an honour to launch Jaguar TCS Racing’s first car of the GEN4 era – the Jaguar I-Type 08. The look and feel of the race car is amazing and I cannot wait to push it to the limit on track. Developing a new car is always very exciting; you have to be creative and brave when seeking performance and it is up to us to bring it all together this season.

It is such an exciting time for Formula E as a championship, and I am grateful to be a part of it with Jaguar TCS Racing. Winning the Teams’ world title in my first season with the team was something I am extremely proud of in such a competitive championship, and all of us cannot wait to go again with the Jaguar I-Type 08.

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In terms of features, the Nothing Phone 3 comes with a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with super-slim bezels all around, and gets incredibly bright at 4500 nits of peak brightness. Powering the device is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, which can definitely hold its own when it comes to everyday performance and gaming. There’s also a 5150 mAh battery which supports 65W charging speeds.

Perhaps what stands out the most with this phone is its design, which comes with Nothing’s signature semi-transparent look, complete with a small rear display and lighting for notifications and more. You can check out the deal with the link below.

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The new feature is now rolling out across web and mobile for Android and iOS users, and can be accessed by tagging @Google Wallet in the Gemini app. Users can then connect financial accounts from banks and credit cards (through Plaid) to enable deeper insights into their cash flow, budgets, and asset allocation.

The update also allows users to track spending trends, identify recurring charges or price increases on subscriptions, and even take a look at past holiday expenses. Based on this information, Gemini will create dynamic charts directly within the chat interface to help visualize financial data.

Google adds that Gemini is restricted to reading account information and cannot move, manage, or invest money. Users can opt in or out at any time under Connected Apps in Personal Intelligence settings.

READ: Google Gemini Lands on Apple CarPlay: Here’s What it brings to your Car

Finally, Google is also introducing Memory Summary for Personal Intelligence, which centralizes saved preferences, interests, and ongoing goals into a single readable snapshot, allowing users to review, edit, or remove stored details at any time.

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As such, eligible users finally get access to AI Overview conversation summaries, which will appear at the top of long email threads to highlight key points and replies, alongside non-personalized “Help me write” capabilities that create drafts or refine existing text from simple prompts.

The new features will be enabled by default for administrators, although they can be disabled through the Google Workspace admin console. End users can also toggle the tools off in their settings if desired.

READ: Google Brings AI-Powered Image Creation and Editing for Workspace Users

As for availability, gradual rollout begins for both Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains on November 10, 2026, with full feature visibility expected within 15 days. The update will arrive globally to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal account holders aged 18 and older with smart features enabled in Gmail.

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In terms of features, the Instinct E comes with 10 ATM water resistance and MIL-STD-810 durability, which means you can pretty much wear it anywhere and not worry about damaging the device. There’s also a sharp display upfront which serves as your main window into notifications, settings, and the watch’s features.

The Garmin Instinct E also comes with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-GNSS support, and up to 16 days of battery life with the rechargeable battery. You can check out the deal using the link below.

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Rewind the clocks back 10-15 years ago, laptops were more or less an essential part of college. You used it to take notes and do your assignments. In fact, back then tablets were largely seen as entertainment devices, nothing more. But fast forward to today, tablets have become just as powerful as laptops, if not more so.

This has resulted in some students preferring the use of a tablet over a laptop. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ is such a tablet. It boasts a 12.6-inch tablet that comes with a pen and can switch to a desktop-style layout when you add a keyboard. So the question is, can it replace a laptop?

For many students, yes. Notes, reading, writing and research all fit. Specialized work may still need desktop software, so the answer depends on your major. But it still makes it a practical gift for a student heading into finals or the spring semester.

Galaxy Tab S12+ for lectures: S Pen and Note Assist

The Galaxy Tab S12+ comes with an S Pen, so handwritten notes, diagrams and marked-up lecture slides need nothing extra. Note Assist, part of Galaxy AI, can summarize your Samsung Notes into a shorter study sheet. In a typical lecture, Multi Window lets the slides sit on one side while your notes fill the other. Notability comes with a six-month trial and Goodnotes with one year, so you can test note apps before paying.

The tablet also gives students access to Gemini Notebook. This can turn material you give it into summaries, podcasts and even quizzes, perfect for those late-night study sessions before an exam.

Galaxy Tab S12+ for papers and projects: DeX and keyboards

Samsung DeX gives the Galaxy Tab S12+ a desktop-style layout with resizable windows. You can arrange it so that a research paper can sit next to a browser full of sources, the way it would on a laptop. Without DeX, Multi Window splits the screen into up to three sections for the same job.

The 12.6-inch screen runs at 120Hz and reaches 1,600 nits, which suits long PDFs and textbook chapters, even near a sunny window.

Samsung also sells a Pro Keyboard, a Book Cover Keyboard Slim and a mouse separately. Photoshop comes pre-installed with four months of its mobile plan, which could help in a design class.

Samsung is also discounting the video editing app LumaFusion through November 30, great timing for holiday shoppers for group video projects.

Galaxy Tab S12+ for a full day on campus

The Galaxy Tab S12+ weighs 553g and is 5.3mm thin, light enough to hold with one hand in a lecture hall. Its IP68 rating protects against dust and water, which helps with a spilled drink or a rainy walk to class.

Samsung says the battery lasts up to 21 hours of video playback in its tests. A full charge with the 45W charger takes about 95 minutes. Samsung also promises up to 7 OS upgrades and security updates, which outlasts a degree.

Galaxy Tab S12+ versatility: bring the keyboard only when you need it

A laptop comes with a keyboard whether you want one or not. On the Galaxy Tab S12+, the keyboard is an optional add-on. In a class where handwritten notes are enough, or where there is little typing, you can leave the keyboard at home and carry a much lighter setup: the tablet and its pen. That is handy when you pack for winter break. And then on days with an essay due, you can simply add the keyboard back.

The Galaxy Tab S12+ also runs Android apps, the same kind you use on an Android phone. The apps you already use for notes, documents and email work on the tablet too, so your files are easier to keep in step. That helps when you are on the go and need to check something without your laptop.

What to know before buying the Galaxy Tab S12+

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The Galaxy Tab S12+ only works as a laptop replacement once you add a keyboard, and keyboards are sold separately. Some apps do not support Multi Window. Programs that only run on a desktop computer will not install. The six-month Google AI Pro trial turns into a monthly fee unless you cancel.

If you want more screen room, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has a 14.6-inch display, though it weighs 692g.

Galaxy Tab S12+ college FAQ

What is the best Samsung tablet for a college student?

For most students, the Galaxy Tab S12+. It includes an S Pen, supports DeX and weighs 553g. Samsung says it balances portability and performance for students. It is also an easy gift pick for a student.

Which Galaxy Tab is best for students?

The Galaxy Tab S12+ suits students who carry it all day. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra suits those who want a bigger 14.6-inch screen for spreadsheets and side-by-side windows.

Is a tablet a good replacement for a laptop?

For many everyday tasks, yes. With DeX and a keyboard, the Galaxy Tab S12+ handles notes, reading, writing and research. Check whether your classes need desktop-only software.

Is a tablet or a laptop better for university students?

It depends on your major. A tablet suits handwritten notes and carrying everything in one bag. A laptop suits software that only runs on a computer.

Why do people use tablets instead of laptops?

Tablets are lighter, work with a pen for handwriting and are easy to hold for reading. Adding a keyboard covers typing.

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So is the iPhone Duo right for you if you’re a lefty? It depends on how you use your phone, but for me, the answer is yes, with a few annoyances I can’t pretend aren’t there.

Where being left-handed gets annoying

The biggest issue is the dock. It sits on the extreme right of the phone, and unless you have very big hands or long thumbs, it’s close to impossible to reach as a lefthander. In some ways that’s a step backwards. When the dock was at the bottom, it didn’t matter whether you were right or left-handed, because you could reach it either way.

I can sort of push the phone up with the fingers on my left hand so the dock moves closer to me, but it’s not the most convenient pose. It also isn’t just about the dock. Any app optimized for the iPhone Duo that puts its status or navigation bar on the right presents the same challenge.

How you hold the phone is a problem too. When I use it unfolded, my hand tends to grip the outer screen portion instead of the right side of the phone, which is the back where the cameras are. The result is a smudged front display, which gets old fast.

Folded shut, using the phone in my left hand means the hinge digs slightly into my palm. It’s not painful, but I imagine it wouldn’t be comfortable if I held it that way for a long stretch.

Why it’s still not a dealbreaker for me

These are little quirks, and they mostly bother people who use their phone with one hand. I type with two hands, so reaching the dock or navigation bar isn’t an issue because I can always tap it with my right hand.

When I do use the phone one-handed, it’s usually for scrolling through websites, social media or books. I almost never try to type a message or email with one hand, so I haven’t run into real problems.

There are most certainly some disadvantages for lefties that would be hard for Apple to correct, because they come down to the physical design of the phone. Your experience will also vary with the size of your hands and the length of your fingers.

For me, the trade is worth it. Reading ebooks, browsing websites, multitasking and watching video on a larger display are the reasons to own this phone, and they outweigh the awkward reach.

Help may also be on the way. Apple has started testing a new Reachability mode in the iOS 27.3 beta, a short swipe toward the left or right edge of the screen shifts everything over so it’s closer to your thumb. It’s still in beta and is expected to reach everyone in December, so how well it works for lefties is still to be seen in everyday use.

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According to a report from The Hill, Trump said in a Truth Social post that Cook is the only man to take Jensen Huang’s place as Nvidia CEO. He praised Huang’s work and added, “A Legend replaces a Legend!” Nvidia’s chips underpin much of the AI boom, so who runs the company matters well beyond Silicon Valley.

Why Nvidia is looking for a new CEO

Nvidia announced Thursday that Huang was resigning as CEO and from its board, effective immediately. His exit followed reports of two extramarital affairs. This was over claims that the US government believes one of them involved a spy working for the Chinese government. Huang acknowledged the infidelity and apologized.

Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and has led it ever since. Trump had called him honorable just days earlier.

Nvidia’s board says it has no reason to believe that national security or company secrets were compromised. It hired the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to run an independent investigation. CFO Colette Kress is serving as interim CEO. The board is searching for a permanent replacement. Nvidia says it will consider both internal and external candidates.

Will Cook actually take the job?

Probably not, at least going by what’s known so far. Cook announced in April that he would step down after 15 years as Apple’s CEO, and he handed the job to John Ternus in September. He now serves as Apple’s executive chairman.

MacRumors says there’s no indication that Cook wants to be Nvidia’s CEO. The Washington Post adds that there’s no sign Nvidia is considering him. It also says there’s no indication Trump has a say in the decision. Neither Apple, Cook nor Nvidia had publicly responded to Trump’s post at the time of those reports.

For now, Kress is running Nvidia while the board searches, and Trump’s post doesn’t change that. A permanent pick could take time, since the board is also weighing the results of the independent investigation. Until then, Cook’s name is a headline rather than a candidacy.

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According to a press release from the two companies, the phone is still sold unlocked through Fairphone’s website and Amazon. Carrier activation is now offered directly through Boost. Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck used the announcement to take a swipe at the status quo. He said US consumers have been “captives of a system built on planned obsolescence” and constant, expensive upgrades. Boost executive Bob Rupczynski said the phone gives users the freedom to swap out components.

What the Gen. 6+ brings

Fairphone has been selling repairable phones for years, but the U.S. is newer territory. The Gen. 6+ was recently launched in the US in August at $649 unlocked. It has a 6.3-inch screen and a mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, and it runs Android 16.

The selling point is longevity. The phone has 12 parts you can swap yourself. Fairphone promises software support through 2033, which works out to roughly seven years of updates from this year’s launch. A five-year warranty comes with it. The phone already worked on AT&T and T-Mobile in the US,  though Verizon isn’t supported. That means buyers who want a repairable phone had a choice of networks before this deal, but Boost customers did not.

What it means for U.S. buyers

Boost has more than seven million subscribers, and its plans start at $25 a month for unlimited data. That gives Fairphone a more mainstream way in. Most Americans buy phones through a carrier, and selling online only has kept Fairphone in front of enthusiasts.

That being said, Boost is a smaller carrier compared to the giants like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. A big overnight change is unlikely. Still, a named US partner is something Fairphone didn’t have before, and it could encourage other networks to take a look.

Reports so far don’t mention any Boost-specific pricing or phone deals. The release doesn’t say whether Boost will sell the phone in its own stores. For now, the process hasn’t changed much on the buying side. You still purchase the phone unlocked from Fairphone or Amazon, then activate it on a Boost plan.

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The complaints center on how the screen controls its brightness. The technique is called PWM, and it bothers a small slice of users. If you’re sensitive to it, this laptop may not be for you.

According to a report from PhoneArena, owners who are sensitive to the flicker describe headaches and dizziness. Some have returned their laptops. Even people who never had trouble with an iPhone or iPad say the MacBook Pro bothers them. The complaints so far come from individual owners, so it’s too early to say how widespread the problem is.

What PWM is, and why it matters

PWM stands for pulse-width modulation. Instead of lowering the power going to the screen, the display rapidly switches its pixels on and off. The longer they stay off, the dimmer the picture looks. Do it fast enough and almost nobody notices. Do it slowly and some people feel it as eye strain or headaches.

That’s where the new screen runs into trouble. Notebookcheck measured the 14-inch model flickering at 240Hz, or 240 on-off cycles per second. That happens at every brightness setting from 99% down. It also found a flicker depth of 56%, which describes how far the light dips between cycles. The previous mini-LED MacBook Pro measured 14,880Hz, more than 60 times faster. Notebookcheck says 240Hz is low enough that sensitive users will likely notice it.

Apple’s first OLED MacBook Pro arrived after years of rumors. The switch brings the deeper blacks that OLED is known for, but the flicker is the trade-off for some people. The iPhone 17 has an accessibility setting that turns off PWM dimming, though it only works at low brightness. Reports so far don’t mention a similar option in macOS. Apple hasn’t publicly addressed the complaints.

What to do if the screen bothers you

Notebookcheck saw no flicker at 100% brightness. That’s too bright for most people to use all day. Another option is an external monitor that dims without PWM. If you’ve already bought one and get headaches or dizziness, stop using the display. See a doctor if the symptoms keep coming back.

If you know you’re flicker-sensitive, try the laptop in a store for a good stretch before buying, and check the return window.

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What Pixel owners are seeing

According to an Android Authority report, they traced back to a Google support thread. In it, a Pixel 10 Pro XL owner says the phone lost wireless charging after the update. The phone shows that it’s charging, but the battery level doesn’t go up. It slowly drains instead.

Other owners are describing the same thing. So far, reports lists the Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 among the affected phones. New cases were still turning up on user forums. The owners say their chargers worked fine before the update. Rebooting, running battery diagnostics and switching chargers hasn’t helped, though charging with a cable appears to work normally.

So far, there’s no hard evidence tying the problem to the update beyond the timing and what owners report. Google hasn’t confirmed that the update is to blame. It’s also unclear how many people are affected, and the reports look limited for now.

The timing is a little ironic. Google’s changelog for the November update lists a battery and charging fix. PhoneArena notes that some Pixels were showing a charging indicator with no charger connected before the update. Google patched that, but the update seems to have caused a similar problem.

Wireless charging has been a bigger selling point for Pixels lately. Google brought Qi2.2 wireless charging at up to 25W to the whole Pixel 11 series. It had limited that speed to the Pixel 10 Pro XL last year. A bug that stops a phone from charging on a pad hits one of the features Google has been pushing.

What you can do for now

Until Google sorts it out, a cable is the safe fallback. Owners who tried a reboot say it didn’t help, so there’s little point spending hours on tweaks. If you usually leave your Pixel on a pad overnight, check after a short stretch that the battery percentage is climbing. Google hasn’t said whether a fix is on the way.

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If you were thinking about calling in sick on November 19, you’re not the only one. Logitech just announced Logi Game Day. It lets staff take a paid day off to play a game of their choice.

You don’t have to take it on launch day

Logitech isn’t forcing anyone to log off for GTA VI. The perk covers everyone from full-time employees to interns. The day can be used any time between now and this time next year, and staff can pick any game.

That said, Logitech doesn’t hide where it expects some of that time to go. A company spokesperson said staff who spend it exploring Vice City at launch won’t hear “any complaints from us.” CEO Hanneke Faber plans to take her own day on November 19. She’ll also join a company streaming event at the office, which will be turned into a gaming lounge.

Why Logitech is doing this

Companies have been bracing for GTA VI absences for months. Data from HR software company BambooHR shows time-off requests for November 19 running 9% to 17% higher than a normal third Thursday in November. One estimate cited by Fortune says up to 1.5 million U.S. workers could skip work for the game. That could cost the economy as much as $1 billion in lost productivity.

Logitech is betting that a dedicated gaming day beats a wave of surprise sick days. The company points to its own survey of 900 adults and 100 gamers across nine countries. Four in five respondents said gaming makes them more confident handling real-life challenges. Chief people officer Elaine Laird says employees come back from play time with clearer focus.

Not everyone is going the corporate route. A U.S. Army unit in Georgia went viral earlier this year by offering soldiers a four-day pass to play the game. It was pitched as a reenlistment incentive.

Rockstar’s game arrives on November 19, less than a week from now, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. No PC version has been announced yet.

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Microsoft has also introduced achievement support for original Xbox games, allowing players to unlock achievements across Xbox consoles and PC in games like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, and Conker: Live and Reloaded, with more supported titles planned for the future. The complete list of 21 newly added PC games includes the following:

• Armed and Dangerous
• Disney’s Chicken Little
• The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (also on Xbox Game Pass)
• Grabbed by the Ghoulies (also on Xbox Game Pass)
• Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb
• Red Faction II
• Secret Weapons Over Normandy
• Star Wars Battlefront
• Star Wars Battlefront II
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
• Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
• Star Wars Jedi Knight II Jedi Outcast
• Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords
• Star Wars: Republic Commando
• Star Wars: Starfighter – Special Edition
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars
• Thrillville
• TimeSplitters 2
• TimeSplitters: Future Perfect.

READ: Xbox Playback Rolls Out: How to Check Your All-Time Gaming Stats

As mentioned earlier, these join the four original titles that kicked off the PC initiative earlier this year. Microsoft confirms that more original Xbox titles and features are on the way.

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In terms of features, the ES850NB comes with a comfy design and is reasonably lightweight at less than 270 grams. Available in four different colours, the headset also features a rather flexible earcup in addition to memory foam cups for better comfort. It also comes with up to 92 hours of battery life on a single charge, making it ideal for plane trips and daily commutes.

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