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Top American mortgage lender AnnieMac says thousands of customers have had data stolen in breach

Hackers stole AnnieMac customer names and social security numbers.

AnnieMac says more than 170,000 people have had names and SSNs exposedNew filing with the Maine Attorney General covers Summer 2023 hackThe identity and motive of the attackers are unknown at this time

AnnieMac Home Mortgage has revealed suffering a data breach in which the sensitive data on hundreds of thousands of customers was exposed.

The mortgage company confirmed the information in a filing with the Maine Office of the Attorney General, saying it spotted “suspicious activity on certain systems” within its network on August 23, 2023.

Subsequent investigation determined that an unnamed attacker accessed the company’s IT infrastructure on August 21, and “viewed and/or copied certain files” from these systems.

No one claimed responsibility yet

These “certain files” held people’s full names and Social Security Numbers (SSN). A total of 171,074 individuals were affected by the incident.

This, arguably, isn’t that disruptive of a breach. Cybercriminals prefer databases with email addresses, postal addresses, and phone numbers, since they can use the information to impersonate other people, engage in spam and phishing, and more. There are not plenty of things they can do with just names and SSNs.

To tackle the incident, AnnieMac did what most victim organizations do these days – it employed a third-party forensics company, notified the police, mailed the affected people, and offered a year’s worth of identity theft protection and credit monitoring, via CyEx.

It also apologized, saying the “confidentiality, privacy, and security of personal information within our care are among AnnieMac’s highest priorities.”

We don’t know who stole the files. So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the files are yet to pop up anywhere on the dark web.

AnnieMac Home Mortgage is a full-service mortgage lender that provides a wide range of home financing solutions, such as conventional loans, FHA loans, VA loans, USDA loans, and jumbo loans. With hundreds of thousands of customers, the company generates an estimated annual revenue of approximately $240 million.

Via The Register

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Samsung might finally launch a Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses rival in 2025

Samsung looks to be working on some smart glasses, but they won’t have XR tech in 2025.

The Samsung XR headset project has been an open secret for some time, but a new report suggests it has finally settled on a design we’ll see in 2025. The bad news? It could be landing later in the year than we’d like and might not be as ‘XR’ as we had hoped.

The report is from Wellsen XR Research from China, and has been shared by the likes of Samsung leaker @Jukanlosreve on social media. With the highlight being the Q3 2025 release date (that’ll be July, August, or September). Samsung usually hosts one of its Unpacked events in July for its foldables, so it’s possible it’ll slip its glasses into the mix for 2025 if we’re lucky.

As for what the specs will be capable of, the leaks don’t mention a display and the teased weight doesn’t leave room for one (unless Samsung has developed some super next-gen display tech). Overall, the specs sound remarkably similar to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses; Samsung’s glasses would apparently also be equipped with a Qualcomm AR 1 chipset, a 12MP camera sensor, and has a 155mAh battery capacity and a 50g weight – compared to Meta’s 154mAh battery and 48g weight.

The only difference this smart glasses clone can claim is it’ll reportedly rely on Google Gemini instead of Meta AI for its AI functionality. Though right now it doesn’t appear one option is significantly better than the other, so the race to the summit of our best smart glasses guide could be a tight one.

No XR, no problem?

(Image credit: Meta)

The lack of displays means these specs wouldn’t really be XR – certainly not in the way the Meta Quest 3 is or the Meta Orion AR Glasses will be.

But it’s not necessarily the end of the world. While wired AR glasses – such as the Xreal Air 2 specs – are a delight, they aren’t faultless. They rinse the battery of the device they’re connected to, and they aren’t smart glasses you wear around casually – they’re best for when you’re sat down and want to watch a movie on a giant virtual screen.

The leaked Samsung glasses, as with the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, are something you wear all the time. And thanks to their solid AI abilities and in-built speakers I’ve been using my pair of Meta glasses a lot more recently and loving it.

While I’d love Samsung to make an XR headset still, I’m not disappointed to hear they’re working on a different kind of smart glasses. And while all rumors should be taken with a pinch of salt the success of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses (and their lack of competition) does suggest there’s room for some rivals in the space.

We’ll have to wait and see what 2025 brings, but for Samsung it looks like it could be an exciting year with yet another major launch.

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Infosys founder says he doesn’t believe in work-life balance, says weekends are a “mistake”

Infosys founder Narayama Murthy is disappointed we have moved on from a 6 day work week.

Infosys founder Narayama Murthy pushes need for working longer hours70 hour work weeks are needed to grow productivity, he saysMurthy says he worked 80 hour weeks until retirement

If you find yourself dreading the weekend and wishing you could work a double shift every day, you might be Infosys founder Narayama Murthy’s dream employee.

Hvaing already spoken out against the supposedly workshy youth of today, who protested against working long hours, the Indian tech boss has revealed he doesn’t  “believe in work-life balance”, and that he won’t budge in his thinking.

Murthy went on to hit out against the very concept of weekends, claiming the idea was a mistake, and that Indian citizens need to work longer hours.

Facing India’s challenges

When asked by CNBC-TV18 if his past controversial comments on a 70 hour work week were being misunderstood, Murthy assured that he means what he says.

He pointed to the 1986 swap from a 6-day standard work week, to the now standard 5 days as a disappointment, and claims he worked over 14 hours a day, six days a week until his retirement. Murthy, the father-in-law of recent ex-British PM, Rishi Sunak, says young people should look to post WW2 Japan and Germany, where determined, disciplined, and hardworking youngsters rebuilt the nations.

Interestingly, he doesn’t point to better productivity, happiness, or money for reasons to work a double shift every day, but rather because India needs young people to work hard to improve itself.

“I think in this country, we have to work very hard because there is no substitute for hard work even if you’re the most intelligent guy” he said.

Murthy previously said that young people in India have an ‘enormous responsibility to work very, very hard’ in order to support future generations.

These comments were widely criticized, and excessive working hours have been found to harm productivity amongst workers rather than contributing to higher output. It’s well established that happier and healthier workers are more productive, so Murthy’s comments haven’t been entirely welcomed.

Infosys was also criticized heavily in April 2024 for forcing its employees to return to the office.

Its ‘In-Person Collab Weeks’ acted to force more workers to return to the office, with Infosys designating six weeks per quarter as mandatory in-person collaboration periods.

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The new Mercedes-Benz CLA could help take EV efficiency up a gear –here’s why

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA is slated to be able to return 5.2 miles per kWh – among the highest efficiency levels of any EV currently on sale.

Mercedes targets over 460 miles on a single chargeUpcoming CLA could be most efficient EV on sale next yearImpressive in-car tech also promised

Mercedes has revealed more information about its hotly-anticipated CLA model, which is due to go on sale next year sporting either a compact 1.5-liter petrol hybrid powertrain or two battery electric options.

Although we were treated to a pretty stunning concept at last year’s IAA Mobility show in Munich, complete with masses of infotainment real estate and the promise of a new Mercedes-Benz Operating System, the company has remained tight-lipped about further details.

That is until now, as the German marque has recently revealed that it will be among the most efficient EVs on the market when it goes on sale next year. The company is targeting long range battery-to-wheel efficiency of 93%, as well as an overall battery efficiency of 5.2 miles per kWh.

Currently, only the 2025 Lucid Air Pure has been able to hit those heady heights, with a proposed figure of 5 miles per kWh, while Tesla is making wild claims that its Cybercab will be capable of 5.5kWh per mile travelled.

(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)

Mercedes has taken learnings from its record-breaking VISION EQXX electric concept, which travelled 747 miles from Stuttgart, Germany to Silverstone, UK on a single charge. The German marque claims the CLA’s latest Electric Drive Unit (EDU 2.0) is heavily influenced by the hyper-miling concept vehicle.

The first car to ride on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), the upcoming CLA will boast 800V electrical architecture as standard, with the ability to charge at speeds of up to 320kW from the appropriate outlet.

What’s more, it has been revealed that it will also be among the first EVs to sport both CCS and the Tesla-derived NACS charging ports under one flap. This will allow North American customers to take advantage of the Tesla Supercharger network.

Available with either a 1.5-liter petrol/hybrid powertrain or the choice of two battery electric options, Mercedes-Benz is aiming for maximum efficiency and energy returns in both guises.

The largest 85kWh battery packs in the pure EV variants feature anodes that use both silicon oxide and graphite for greater energy density. The company claims that these larger battery models can travel in excess of 460-miles on a single charge.

As standard, the compact and highly efficient EDU 2.0 drive unit will send 268bhp to the rear wheels of the upcoming CLA, although all-wheel-drive 4Matic will introduce a second 107bhp motor on the front axle for improved performance and grip.

There is currently no word on pricing or an official release date, but the Mercedes C-Class has traditionally offered a more ‘entry-level’ pricing strategy than some of its more luxurious models.

Analysis: Efficiency is key

(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz)

Although arguably not the sexiest subject, Mercedes is right to focus its attention on electric vehicle efficiencies, as accurate range read-outs still separate some of the best EVs on sale from some of the worst.

The ability to travel over 450-miles on a single charge and potentially charge the upcoming CLA from 10-80% in just 10 minutes from the appropriate charger will ensure that even those with plenty of regular miles to cover are catered for.

The German marque has proven that it can make the technology work, with its EQXX rolling lab able to travel 628 miles across the Arabian desert at an impressive 8.4 miles per kWh efficiency level.

This concept has been more than an excellent PR opportunity, as the company has some of the learnings to inform engineering decisions in the CLA. It will use an air-to-air heat pump, for example, that is able to capture excess heat from the motor, battery, and ambient air to heat the cabin, rather than rely on an energy-sapping HVAC system to do all of the heavy lifting in colder climates.

Pair this with smaller battery options and a compact petrol hybrid and there will be options to suit most demands, while the promise of a dazzling array of infotainment tech (complete with a razor-sharp MBOS operating system) and the CLA could very well be one to watch.

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Newly revealed Lego Horizon Adventures set gives you a miniature Aloy and Varl

Lego has revealed an upcoming set based on Lego Horizon Adventures.

Lego has revealed a new Horizon setIt’s based on the recently-released video game Lego Horizon AdventuresIt will launch on March 1, 2025

Toy manufacturer Lego has revealed an upcoming set based on the recently released Lego Horizon Adventures. It is the first Lego set based on the game.

Lego Horizon Adventures Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth will be available to buy from March 1 2025 and contains 768 pieces. It will cost $44.99 / £39.99 and includes two minifigures, one of protagonist Aloy and the other of her companion Varl.

The duo, armed with a bow and makeshift spear, are fighting off two large robotic creatures – the crab-like Shell-Walker and the Sawtooth. The Sawtooth is the largest construction in the set and measures over 7 inches / 18cm centimeters high.

The set seems like a great way to get your hands on the delightful Aloy mini-figure, which was previously only available as part of the considerably more expensive $89.99 / £79.99 Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck set.

Lego Horizon Adventures has brought Aloy and the acclaimed Horizon universe to a new audience and we’ve been very pleased with the title’s launch,” said Guerrilla Games art director Roy Postma regarding the reveal of the toy. “This new set adds to that momentum by enabling players to build on the excitement of the adventures they experience in the game in true Lego fashion.”

“We’re delighted to bring one of gaming’s most beloved franchises to life in both physical and digital Lego brick form,” added Lego branded games product lead Kate Bryant. “We hope this latest set continues to fulfil our commitment to seamless play and empowers our fans to expand on their favourite games in their own, unique way.”

Lego Horizon Adventures launched early this month on November 14 and is currently available for PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

In our Lego Horizon Adventures review, writer Sarah Thwaites praised the game’s visually stunning Lego world. The humor was also a high point, though the dull mechanics mean that the title ultimately “fails to reach its full potential.”

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Nvidia rumored to be winding down production of RTX 4000 GPUs ahead of next-gen launches – which could mean some tempting Black Friday bargains

Nvidia is said to be transitioning to RTX 5000 graphics cards, with Lovelace models being discontinued – save for the RTX 4060.

Nvidia is said to be halting production of mid-to-higher-end Lovelace GPUsThat means the RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070, 4070 Super, and 4070 Ti SuperNext-gen successors are expected to arrive soon for those GPUs

Nvidia is rumored to be winding down production of most of the firm’s RTX 4000 GPUs, ahead of the launch of next-gen RTX 5000 models.

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard such speculation, and once again it originates from the Board Channels forums over in China (as noticed by Japanese tech blog Gazlog, via VideoCardz). As ever, we’d add more than a little seasoning to these theories.

We’re told that the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super is discontinued as of this month (November), and existing stock is all that’s left to be sold – and that inventory could sell through by the close of December (or certainly January 2025).

With the RTX 5080 arriving in early January, the rumors reckon, that could potentially leave a gap of a month between existing RTX 4080 Super models selling out, and the next-gen replacement arriving.

Apparently, the RTX 4070 Ti Super is in much the same boat, and while there’s a small supply of chips left, that won’t last beyond November. This means that the 4070 Ti Super could sell out in a similar timeframe to the 4080 Super.

It’s a rather different story with the RTX 4070 and 4070 Super, though, which will get a supply of chips from Nvidia to board makers through to the close of 2024. Don’t expect anything but a limited supply, and hence production, of these graphics cards, though, which could run dry in January 2025, possibly lasting a bit longer.

The RTX 4060 isn’t mentioned, so the supply isn’t being run down by Nvidia by all accounts – not yet anyway.

(Image credit: Future / John Loeffler)

Analysis: A hopeful sign of some top-notch deals

This does make sense based on next-gen rumors, with Nvidia expected to be readying an RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 for launch early next year (or maybe even late in 2024). So, leaving the RTX 4060 alone would be the plan if there isn’t going to be an RTX 5060 for some time yet.

This sort of speculation has to be treated very carefully, mind, as we’ve had all sorts of chatter along these lines in recent times. In fact, we’ve been hearing about Nvidia slowing down the assembly lines since August 2024, and more recent revelations have also suggested that Team Green is now in the ‘final stage of inventory clearance’ for the RTX 4000 range. Save for the RTX 4060 as noted, though even that had a pause in its production, if the rumors are right.

There are a mix of theories coming through, then, but all add up to the broad conclusion that Nvidia is looking to halt Lovelace production and move full speed ahead with RTX 5000 models.

While it might seem obvious to wait for these next-gen graphics cards to arrive at this point – and see how they shake out, performance and price-wise – retailers are also aware of this, and the need to shift existing Nvidia RTX 4000 stock as the transition to RTX 5000 begins.

What this means is we might see some excellent Black Friday bargains on Lovelace GPUs, and perhaps deeper graphics card discounts than normal at the higher end of the spectrum with Nvidia. Fingers crossed, and we’ll keep you up to date on all the best Black Friday deals, whether they pertain to GPUs or otherwise.

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Noise-cancelling headphones that let you hear a ‘bubble’ around you, but block everything else? Sounds great, and researchers have developed the tech

Sound Bubble could make restaurants, bars and offices sound better

Sound Bubble adds extra microphones to sense distanceFilter unwanted audio by proximity Still very much in the future-tech file

The best noise cancelling headphones are brilliant things, but there’s still plenty of room for improving what active noise cancellation can do. And a new system could make today’s transparency and conversation awareness modes look positively prehistoric.

The tech comes from engineers at the University of Washington. We’ve reported on their work before: earlier this year they unveiled a system called Target Speech Hearing that could tell who you were looking at and prioritize their voice. And now they’ve got another great idea: the Sound Bubble.

How the Sound Bubble could change the way you cancel

The name Sound Bubble may bring to mind images of a kid-friendly Bluetooth speaker. But this bubble is a lot more interesting than that. As NewAtlas.com reports, it’s essentially an ANC system with six extra microphones, and those mics are connected to a neural network.

That network is the key. It analyzes the audio from the mics to determine the distance of sound sources, and that enables you to set cancellation not just by frequencies but by proximity too. It can block faraway sounds and amplify closer ones, enabling you to hear what you want much more easily.

If you’ve ever struggled to hear your friends in a busy space, you can see the appeal of a Sound Bubble: by setting your noise cancellation so it doesn’t filter your friends but still eliminates the chat from other tables, or other unwanted noise, it’s exactly the kind of feature I’d gladly swap my existing earbuds to have.

It’s also considerably more practical than the last version, which used a bunch of small robots to listen to the room you’re in. Fun, but hardly ideal in your local dive bar.

This is still very much in the jetpacks and flying cars file of tech that looks amazing but you can’t yet buy. But given the pace of change – and the fierce competition – in the ANC audio market, it might not be long before we’re sticking something very similar on or over our ears.

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Financial firms are still struggling to get the best value out of AI

Banks and insurers are being advised to focus on their data foundations, so they can benefit from AI.

Cloud users in financial firms up 54 percentage points in four yearsKey AI hurdles are siloed legacy systems and poor data qualityOnly 15-30% are mature in AI, predictive analytics and automation

Financial firms are still battling the challenges of effectively leveraging cloud technologies despite the positive opportunities, new research has claimed.

A Capgemini report states most (91%) of the 600 leaders and 120 execs it surveyed now report having adopted at least one cloud platform, up considerably from just 37% in 2020, likely driven by the sudden pandemic-induced shift in working patterns and the subsequent boom in AI tech.

However, fewer than two in five execs report high satisfaction with their outcomes so far.

Banks are struggling with cloud, AI

Banks and other highly regulated industries have been late to join the AI party given that they must adhere to stringent data protection and security measures, however it’s now their turn to adopt emerging tech and it seems that they haven’t observed and addressed the challenges that early adopters have had to overcome.

More than two-thirds of industry execs are concerned about siloed legacy systems (71%), the protection of customer data (70%) and poor data quality, such as incorrect and missing information (69%). Artificial intelligence requires a strong data foundation to be at its most effective.

“With generative AI now top of the boardroom agenda, a cloud-based technology foundation can also help the industry maximize investment in new technologies at scale,” noted Ravi Khokhar, Global Head of Cloud for Financial Services at Capgemini.

Moreover, many respondents consider AI (81%), predictive analytics (75%) and robotic process automation (65%) to be crucial for supporting their cloud ecosystem, but maturity in those areas sits at 15%, 30% and 22% respectively.

To put the opportunities into perspective, 31% of banks and insurers identified as ‘innovators’ exceed targets in cross-selling, upselling and data monetization, compared with 10-12% of non-innovators.

Looking ahead, and with emerging regulations like Europe’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act coming into force, Capgemini is calling for the financial sector to “apply a data-driven, cloud-focused approach.”

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I’m so excited for Beyoncé’s live NFL show on Netflix, despite the Tyson vs Paul streaming disaster

Netflix has announced Beyoncé will perform live at its Ravens-Houston match, where she’s expected to sing songs from her latest album Cowboy Carter for the first time.

Beyoncé will perform at the Ravens-Houston halftime show live streamed on NetflixThe game is set to take place on Christmas Day at 4:40pm ET This is the first time she will perform songs from her latest album Cowboy Carter

Netflix’s most recent live stream of the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight proved that, despite being one of the best streaming services, perhaps Netflix isn’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to live events. But its glitchy livestream hasn’t put me off just yet, especially when you throw Beyoncé into the mix.

As part of Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday, the platform has revealed that none other than Beyoncé herself will be taking to the stage to perform at the Ravens-Texans game halftime show on December 25 at the NRG stadium.

Performing in the host city and her hometown of Houston, Beyonce is tipped to give the album’s first live performance with songs from her eighth studio album Cowboy Carter, which has just been nominated for a total of 11 Grammy Awards making it the most nominated album in Grammy history.

In what is expected to be a new holiday tradition for Netflix, the streamer will be the global host to two games taking place on Christmas Day starting with the Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers game, which goes live at 1pm ET. Beyoncé will perform during the second game (Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans) which will kick off at 4:30pm ET. The halftime performance will be produced by Beyoncé’s company Parkwood Entertainment in collaboration with Jesse Collins Entertainment.

In light of this next venture for Netflix, Beyoncé is by all means no stranger to both the NFL and the streaming service itself. In 2013 she headlined the Superbowl halftime show, and appeared as a guest performer alongside Bruno Mars in 2016 when Coldplay performed at the 50th halftime show. When it comes to collaborations with Netflix, Beyonce put out her Homecoming concert movie/ documentary in 2019 which showed the ins and outs of her groundbreaking headlining Coachella performance – one of my favorite music movies on streaming.

Finally, I get to hear Cowboy Carter live for the first time

While the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul livestream wasn’t the best reflection of Netflix’s ability to stream live events, it certainly won’t get in the way of Beyoncé and I. Since Cowboy Carter was released in March this year, which will definitely appear in my Spotify Wrapped 2024, we’ve heard not even a peep of a live performance from Beyoncé, so her debuting the album’s first live show in her hometown for Netflix is more than a big deal for us fans.

Still, there hasn’t been any more announcements regarding the performance itself other than what we already know – but that’s just Beyoncé being Beyoncé. But according to Netflix, she’s expected to be joined by some of the artists featured on the most recent album, meaning that Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, Shaboozey, Linda Martell, or even Dolly Parton could make an appearance. If there’s one thing that Beyonce knows how to do, it’s give us the unexpected.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 could get a major spec boost for no extra cost

All three models in the Galaxy S25 series are tipped to come with 12GB of RAM as standard.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup is rumored to launch at the same price as the current-gen S24 family Another leak points to the entire lineup launching with 12GB of RAMSamsung has yet to officially announce any details of the S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra

New rumors suggest that the next generation of flagship Samsung phones could receive a major spec boost without commanding higher price tags.

In a now-deleted post, noted leaker Jukanlosreve (via Sammy Fans) shared that the Samsung Galaxy S25 family will cost the same as the current-generation S24 lineup. That would mean starting prices of $799 / £799 / AU$1,399 for the S25, $999 / £999 / AU$1,699 for the S25 Plus, and $1,299 / £1,249 / AU$2,199 for the S25 Ultra.

Sammy Fans also suggests that the Galaxy S25 could start with 128GB of storage, with the S25 Plus and S25 Ultra each starting with 256GB of storage – again, that’s the same as the current lineup.

Though not yet confirmed, it’s always nice to see phone makers keep their product prices stable, especially given the multiple factors that typically push manufacturers to increase them, such as inflation, changing production costs, and popular expectations of new features.

As for what new upgrade Samsung fans will reportedly get for those same-as-last-year prices, a Geekbench report publicized by GSMArena records the base model Galaxy S25 as sporting 12GB of RAM, suggesting the rest of the lineup will come equipped with at least this much memory, too.

And, as with the current lineup, we expect to see a top-tier variant of the Galaxy S25 Ultra with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

More RAM is always a welcome addition for multitasking and AI, and Galaxy AI now forms a core part of Samsung’s mobile platform. It’s reasonable to suggest an additional 4GB of RAM could offer noticeable improvements in both departments.

Additional RAM could also make Samsung Dex – the desktop mode that activates when certain Samsung Galaxy phones are linked to a monitor – a more appealing proposition.

For the moment, the above remains steeped in rumors and speculation – we’ve not heard anything on the Galaxy S25 lineup from Samsung directly – but with a January release date tipped by leakers, we’d expect to hear the first murmurs soon.

Until then, we’ve got our eyes on the latest Samsung Galaxy S25 rumors. For all the official updates as we hear them, be sure to keep up with our Samsung phones coverage.

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