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Qualcomm confirms November 26 launch for Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

6 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Neckband Over Earbuds

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Joel Joseph
November 19, 2025

 

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Good morning, everyone, here’s your Thursday tech briefing.

Qualcomm has finally locked in a launch date for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, confirming its debut on November 26 in China. Honor is also making waves with leaks of the ultra-thin Magic 8 Mini, which could become one of the year’s most compelling compact flagships.

Asus has a new Counter-Strike–themed keyboard for gamers, neckbands are staging an unexpected comeback, and Oppo’s Reno 15 series shows how far mid-range phones have leveled up this year.

Here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

  • Qualcomm confirms November 26 launch for Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

  • Honor Magic 8 Mini leak teases ultra-thin compact flagship

  • Asus launches special-edition 65% gaming keyboard for CS fans

  • 6 reasons neckbands still beat earbuds for many users

  • Inside Oppo’s new Reno 15 series and how it elevates the mid-range segment

  • Additional reads: iQOO 15 Mini update, HyperOS 3 India teaser, Ayaneo Pocket Vert launch

Let’s get into the details.

It’s finally official. After months of teasers and leaks, Qualcomm today confirms when it will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.

In a Weibo post, the company announced that the new chip will be revealed in China on November 26. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is expected to slot just below the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in Qualcomm’s lineup, offering a high-end option without quite reaching flagship levels.

Read on to find out more.

Honor might be gearing up to revive something Android fans haven’t seen in a long time: a genuinely compact flagship that isn’t a watered-down version of the “real” model.

A fresh leak suggests the company is working on what’s reportedly called the Magic 8 Mini, and if the details hold up, it could end up being one of the thinnest and lightest compact phones of the year.

Asus is celebrating one of Counter-Strike’s biggest names with a new special-edition keyboard that blends esports fandom with serious hardware.

The ROG Falchion Ace HFX ZywOo Edition is a tribute to Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, fresh off his CS2 Major win, and it turns Asus’ compact 65% board into a piece of gear that looks and feels tailored for competitive play.

I have been a neckband user for a couple of years now, and it wasn’t for the reasons I initially thought. I’ve used many earbuds over the years, and I really liked their ease of use, audio quality, and portability.

But not once in all these years have I managed to keep a pair safe for more than a few months. Sometimes I lose both of my buds, other times one earbud, and I have even lost the charging case. At this point, I feel like I’ve lost more earbuds than I’ve used.

Oppo just recently unveiled a pair of new smartphones from its popular Reno lineup. The Reno 15 Pro and Reno 15 were announced in China as the brand’s latest premium midrange devices.

Both models bring a shiny new design, powerful MediaTek chips, an impressive camera system, and much more for an accessible price tag.

So here’s a closer look at what makes these devices shine and what makes them special.

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