Tech Tonight and This Morning: OPPO's New Phone with a Periscope Lens? The Truth Behind "Black Myth: Wukong"s Vote Fluctuation?

Tech Tonight and This Morning: OPPO's New Phone with a Periscope Lens? The Truth Behind "Black Myth: Wukong"s Vote Fluctuation?Tech Tonight and This Morning, everyone! Its Thursday, September 26th, 2024, and today we bring you the latest tech news.1

Tech Tonight and This Morning: OPPO's New Phone with a Periscope Lens? The Truth Behind "Black Myth: Wukong"s Vote Fluctuation?

Tech Tonight and This Morning, everyone! Its Thursday, September 26th, 2024, and today we bring you the latest tech news.

1. Liu Zuohu Shares a Comparison of Phone Camera Bumps, Implying "Periscope" on a New Phone

OPPO's Chief Product Officer and OnePlus founder, Liu Zuohu, shared a comparison image of phone camera bumps on Weibo on September 25th, stating "Don't worry, it has a periscope," hinting that a new phone will feature a periscope lens. This move has sparked speculation among netizens about the upcoming OPPO phone model.

2. IGN Co-Founder Responds to "Black Myth: Wukong" Vote Fluctuation: No Vote Manipulation, Only Bot Filtering

In IGN's recent 2024 Game of the Year voting, a sudden drop in votes for "Black Myth: Wukong" triggered global discussion among players. In response, PeerSchneider, one of IGN's co-founders, clarified on X platform on September 25th that no vote manipulation took place internally, but they had filtered out some bots. Whether this response will quell players' concerns remains to be seen.

3. G32 High-Speed Train Temporarily Replaced, Resulting in Missing Car and First-Class Passengers Standing, Official Statement Released

On September 21st, netizens on social media reported that the G32 train from Hangzhou East to Beijing South was temporarily replaced due to a vehicle malfunction. The replacement Harmony train only had 16 cars, leading to passengers from the original train's 17th car being left without seats in the "first-class" section. The official statement addressed the cause of the replacement and apologized for the inconvenience caused to passengers.

4. Switzerland's First Use of "Euthanasia Capsule," Suspects Arrested for Assisting Suicide

While Switzerland is one of the few countries that permits euthanasia, a recent incident has sparked new legal controversy. A device known as the "euthanasia capsule" was used in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, without official authorization, leading to the death of a 64-year-old American woman. Individuals involved are suspected of assisting suicide and are currently under investigation.

5. Huawei Mate70 Series Reportedly in Mass Production, Scheduled for November Launch

Cailian Press reported that the Huawei Mate70 series has entered full production, scheduled for a November launch. Supply chain insiders claim that "components are already being supplied, with a possibility as early as the end of October. Currently, many phone units have already been manufactured." Yu Chengdong had also announced on June 21st that the Mate70 series would be the first to feature the official version of HarmonyOS NEXT, with other devices receiving the official update from the fourth quarter onward.

6. OPPO Legal Department: Criminal Suspect W Arrested for Spreading False Statements on Social Media

OPPO's legal department published a statement on September 25th stating that they had discovered numerous social media accounts spreading false information attacking OPPO within a short time frame. They reported the matter to the police, and the suspect, W, has been criminally detained. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of exercising caution when sharing information online and avoiding the spread of false statements.

7. Pinduoduo: All Product Refund Orders Automatically Refund Technical Service Fees

Pinduoduo's "Hundreds of Millions in Fee Reductions" program upgraded its refund rights for technical service fees on September 24th. The refund scope, previously limited to promotional products, has been expanded to include all products, with no application required from merchants. Refunds are automatically returned to the merchant's account upon order refunds. This measure aims to reduce the financial burden on merchants and promote healthy platform development.

8. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy Benchmark Leaks, Large-Core Frequency Boosted to 4.47 GHz

Geekbench benchmarks for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy (also known as Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Leading Edition) have leaked. IT Home noticed that the processor's large-core frequency has been increased to 4.47 GHz, achieving a single-core score of 3011 and a multi-core score of 9706. This processor is expected to power the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.

9. Meizu Lucky 08 Phone Released: Global First AI Key, Starting at 1599 Yuan

At the Starry Sky Meizu AI Ecosystem Launch event on September 25th, Starry Sky Meizu Technology unveiled the Meizu Lucky 08, a 2000-yuan flagship AI phone, featuring a 6000mAh battery and more than 100 AI features powered by Flyme AIOS. This phone boasts the global first AI key, offering users a more intelligent experience.

10. Apple Support Response to App Store App with Adult Content: Rigorous Review Process, Investigation Upon User-Provided Information

On September 25th, a netizen reported to the Zhejiang Television 6 Channel's "1818 Golden Eye" program that an App Store app named "Diamond " was falsely advertising and offering illegal video websites. The user reported the issue to the platform and authorities. Apple support responded that the App Store's review process is very strict, and they will investigate upon receiving user-provided information.

11. Starting at 236,800 Yuan, Starry Sky Meizu x Lynk & Co Releases "World's First High-Energy Esports Entertainment Cockpit," Z10STARBUFF

At the Starry Sky Meizu AI Ecosystem Launch event on September 25th, the "world's first high-energy esports entertainment cockpit," Z10STARBUFF, created by Starry Sky Meizu x Lynk & Co, was officially announced. The cockpit is touted as the "only domestic" cockpit compatible with Windows systems, featuring a 17-inch 3K 90Hz OLED automotive-grade high-refresh screen, a 1TB automotive-grade solid-state drive, and unlimited 5G data.

12. China Insurance Research Institute: Tesla Model 3, AITO M9, BYD Song L Selected for Second Batch of Evaluation This Year

According to the "China Insurance Automobile Safety Index Management Measures (2023 Edition)," the China Insurance Automobile Safety Index (C-IASI) has selected five models for the second batch of evaluations in 2024. This batch includes the Tesla Model 3, AITO M9, BYD Song L, among others, with the results set to serve as a reference for consumer car purchases.

13. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Chip Reportedly Featuring 2+6 CPU Configuration: P-Core 5.0 GHz, E-Core 4.0 GHz

Tech media WccfTech published a blog post on September 24th, reporting that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip will retain the Gen 4's CPU cluster design, still using a 2P+6E configuration. However, the main frequency will be increased to 5.0 GHz. This hints that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will deliver more powerful performance.

14. Factory in Jiangsu Installs Surveillance in Men's Bathroom: Employees Complain of Unreasonableness, Get Kicked Out of Work Group and Encouraged to Resign, Company Responds with "Incorrect Installation, Adjusted"

On September 22nd, a netizen posted a video showing surveillance cameras installed in the men's bathroom of a factory in Xuzhou, Jiangsu. When employees raised concerns about the unreasonableness of this, they were removed from the work group and subsequently encouraged to resign. Other screenshots released by the netizen identified the company involved as Jiangsu Sanniu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. The company responded that the surveillance camera installation was in the wrong location and has been adjusted.

That's all for today. Tech Tonight and This Morning, see you tomorrow!