News

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro now official

Still not settling

Published

April 14, 2020

Shivam Vahia

Yes, the OnePlus 8 series is finally official. After numerous teasers, leaks, and speculations, the lineup details are now out in the open. It’s also particularly interesting because we haven’t seen a high-profile launch for weeks now due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Just like the previous nomenclature, it consists of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The two phones target a wide spectrum in the pricing structure, providing more options to the end-user. Though, something they share is — flagship-grade Snapdragon 865 processor and 5G support.

OnePlus 8: Stacked for a base option

The phone has a contoured design, thinner body, and glossy as well as matte finish options. On the front is a 6.5-inch Fluid AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, and Gorilla Glass protection. For authentication, an in-display fingerprint scanner is embedded.

It’ll be available with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage in the base variant. Powering the phone is a 4300mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Other features include dual-stereo speakers, noise cancellation support, and Dolby Atmos.

Coming to the rear, it sports a triple-camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front is a 16-megapixel camera for selfies.

It’ll be available in Glacial Green, and lnterstellar Glow color options.

OnePlus 8 Pro: A wider perspective

It follows the same design language as the base model but has radically upgraded specifications. On the front is a 6.8-inch Fluid AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, QHD+ resolution, and Gorilla Glass protection.

The base option will have 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. However, it’s slightly heavier with 20 grams of added weight. Backing the internals is a comparatively bigger 4500mAh battery with support for 30W wired as well as wireless charging, an industry first.

On the rear is a quad-camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX689 sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, a 48-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel color filter for higher accuracy. On the front is a 16-megapixel camera for selfies.

It’ll be available in Onyx Black, Glacial Green, and Ultramarine Blue color options.

OxygenOS: Cleaner and smoother

Both phones ship with Android 10 based OxygenOS that adds a plethora of features including Dark Mode, gesture support, and more. On the camera front, an built-on video editor is included that can churn out CINE aspect ratio video recording, AI scene detection, Nightscape, and RAW picture format support. The OnePlus 8 Pro will also have a color filter, Smart pet Capture.

Pricing and availability

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will be available in the following regions: North America, Asia, and Europe. Color variant will vary depending on the region. For specific details see the table below.

	Color	RAM+ROM	US Date	US Price	UK Date	UK Price
OnePlus 8	Glacial Green Interstellar Glow	8GB+128GB	4/29	US$ 699	4/21	GBP 599
OnePlus 8	Glacial Green Interstellar Glow	12GB+256GB		US$ 799		GBP 699
OnePlus 8 Pro	Glacial Green Ultramarine Blue Onyx Black	8GB+128GB		US$ 899		GBP 799
OnePlus 8 Pro	Glacial Green Ultramarine Blue Onyx Black	12GB+256GB		US$ 999		GBP 899

The 30W Warp Charger is an optional purchase –– it retails for US$ 69.95.

Watch our Unboxing and Review.

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Enterprise

TikTok finally gets a buyer in the United States

The deal targets a closing date in late January.

Published

December 19, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

The year started with a ban. A day before Donald Trump started his second term, TikTok went dark, in anticipation of an impending ban. The platform quickly went back online, leading to an ultimatum that saw TikTok hunt for an American buyer to full stave off a definitive ban in the United States. Now, as the year ends, a buyer is finally here.

Via CNBC, TikTok has reportedly inked a deal to finalize a deal in the United States, as stated in an internal memo from CEO Shou Zi Chew. The memo, which was sent just this week, details a plan that will see the deal close by January 26, 2026.

Fifty percent of TikTok’s newly restructured U.S. arm will be held by a collection of American investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. Meanwhile, already existing investors of TikTok will hold 30.1 percent. Finally, ByteDance will retain 19.9 percent.

Additionally, TikTok’s algorithm in the United States will be retrained with American data. The American arm will also handle the country’s “data protection, algorithm security, content moderation, and software assurance.” Oracle will be the “trusted security partner” in charge of making sure the company keeps within regulations in the country.

With a deal pushing through, the long-running TikTok saga in the United States might finally come to a close.

Gaming

Silksong is getting its first major expansion next year

The expansion is called Sea of Sorrow.

Published

December 16, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

I still can’t believe that Hollow Knight: Silksong came out this year. After years of just waiting for the mythical title, it’s surreal to have it in my library. Now, barely waiting to catch their breath, Team Cherry is already working hard towards the next content drop, starting with Silksong DLC.

Just like the original Hollow Knight, Silksong is getting free DLCs to expand its story. The upcoming Sea of Sorrow DLC will be the game’s “first big expansion.”

The expansion’s trailer barely shows anything about the new content, besides vague allusions to what’s coming. At the very least, Team Cherry has confirmed, both via the announcement and the accompanying poster, that Sea of Sorrow will be nautical-themed.

It will feature new locations, new tools, and new enemies. By itself, Silksong is already a huge game. Adding more content then is a massive undertaking. Plus, Team Cherry says that this is just the first expansion, hinting at more coming in the future.

Sea of Sorrow will launch in 2026.

Besides the new expansion, the studio is also working on a Nintendo Switch 2 update for the original Hollow Knight. It will add higher framerates, resolutions, and more graphical effects. PC players will also get some upgrades to support larger screens.

The Switch 2 update, which will be free for those who already own the original game, will also launch next year.

Entertainment

Supergirl gets its first teaser trailer

Milly Alcock stars as the titular character.

Published

December 12, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

Before the new year starts, it’s already fair to assume that Supergirl might be one of the most anticipated movies of 2026. Premiering a year after the globally successful Superman, Supergirl will see the adventures of Clark Kent’s superpowered cousin, Kara Zor-El. Now, the next film in the sage finally has a teaser trailer.

As James Gunn mentioned previously, Supergirl will be based on Tom King’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Off traveling to other planets to party, Kara finds herself thrust back into the role of being a hero after a young girl named Ruthye Mary Knoll asks her for help.

Though the teaser trailer is mostly a montage of scenes, we already know what we can expect. According to Gunn, Supergirl will be tonally different from Superman, and we see this in the trailer.

However, we can still see influences from Gunn including the usage of “Call Me” by Blondie for the trailer. Also, the film’s space scenes look like they can fit right in with Guardians of the Galaxy.

Still, that’s what we have, and we’re excited. Supergirl will premiere on June 26, 2026.

The film will be directed by Craig Gillespie (Cruella). Milly Alcock plays the titular character. Meanwhile, she will star alongside Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knoll.