Samsung has confirmed plans to use its 3nm Exynos chip, Exynos 2500, in its flagship products, including the Galaxy S25 series. The chip will be manufactured using the same 3nm process as the Exynos W1000, which was launched in the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra. Samsung's System LSI plans to focus on ensuring a stable supply of the Exynos 2500 for flagship products.

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Best Buy is offering the Broforce Deluxe Edition for $29.99 with free shipping for My Best Buy members, and the standard edition for $19.99. The regular prices are $40 and $30 respectively. A digital copy of the game is also available for $2.99 via the eShop.

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UGREEN's certified 15W 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has been marked down to $82.49 shipped, a 54% discount from its regular $180 price tag. The product features a retractable top-mounted magnetic charging pad that supports certified maximum power to iPhone and StandBy mode.

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The new Apple M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are now available, and Burton Goods is offering exclusive deals. 9to5 readers can get a 20% price drop on all new Burton Goods covers for the new tablets, using code 9to5mac20 at checkout. The offer is available for all sizes, colors, and both models, one for use with a Magic Keyboard and one without.

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The OnePlus Open 2, a foldable smartphone, has been delayed and is expected to launch in early 2025. The device will reportedly improve the display crease and is expected to be released in Q1 2025, according to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station.

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The US government is taking potential AI dangers seriously, creating an Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) with Apple as a member. A proposed law, the NO FAKES Act, would outlaw the use of deepfakes. The Biden administration proposed AI safety guidelines, which tech giants including Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Microsoft have agreed to follow. The government will also conduct safety checks on the next version of ChatGPT before its public release.

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Amazon is offering the lowest price for Gigabyte's MQ27 27-inch QHD 165Hz gaming monitor at $229.99 shipped, a 23% discount from its original list price. The monitor features a new IPS panel with 165Hz native refresh rate, 170Hz overclocking, QHD resolution, 1ms response time, and VESA DisplayHDR400 certification.

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Twelve South is offering its BookArc Flex MacB in a clean white model at a new Amazon all-time low price of $39.99 shipped, a 20% price drop from its $50 MSRP. The product is a space-saving vertical MacBook stand that accommodates laptops up to 16 inches. The chrome model is also available at a discounted price of $50.

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Apple Arcade game developers are frustrated with long delays in payments, with some studios waiting six months or more to receive their Bonus Pool royalty payments. The delays have caused financial strain, with one studio reportedly almost going out of business due to the lack of payment. The exact reason for the delays is unclear, but it's affecting the service's reputation.

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Apple's Q3 2024 earnings will be revealed later today, with analysts expecting modest year-on-year sales growth of 2.3%. The company expects its Services business to grow double digits, and iPad revenue to grow double digits as well. Apple also provided guidance on its gross margin, operating expenses, and other income and expenses.

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