Google's new Nest Thermostat is its cheapest yet

The new Nest Thermostat's launch isn't a surprise. We've even heard it supports gesture controls. Now, that rumoured smart thermostat is official, and it's Google's most affordable model yet. In Canada, it retails for $179.99, which is well below the Nest Learning Thermostat's $329 price tag or even below the Thermostat E's $229 price.

It looks similar to the previous models' rounded design, but this Nest Thermostat has a mirrored display and updated controls. Instead of gesture control, it has a "swipe and tap" touch interface on the side instead of a thermostat dial. The integrated Soli chip helps detect motion. Soli allows this smart thermostat to automatically switch between settings since it can detect nearby activity.

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Analyst believes regular iPhone 12 will be series' bestseller

Four new iPhones are expected to launch at the upcoming Apple "Hi, Speed" event, and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the second cheapest option, the regular iPhone 12, will sell the most at launch. It'll supposedly garner 40% of the iPhone 12 series' total shipments, while the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max will each get 20%.

While you might think the cheapest variant will earn the company the most, Kuo believes its smaller size might not have as broad an appeal as the rumoured 6.1-inch display on the regular iPhone 12. This model is expected to cost around US$799 (around CA$1,048), which is US$100 (CA$131) more expensive than the mini. It's believed the new iPhones won't sell as well when compared with the iPhone 11 because of its later launch and the effect of COVID-9 on the economy.

Source: GSMArena

'Worms Rumble' cross-play open beta test kicks off on Nov. 6

Source: Team 17

We knew a new version of Worms Armageddon is coming, and that it'll adopt a battle royale style of gameplay. Now, we learn that Team 17 is launching Worms Rumble's cross-play open beta from November 6 to November 8. The game itself will launch on December 1, with availability on the PlayStation 4, PS5, and Steam. The beta will include the battle royale modes Last Worm Standing and Last Squad Standing, standard deathmatch, one arena, and a training map. There will also be access to launch day weapons and new utilities like the jetpack and grapple gun. There won't be any dramatic visual difference between releases, except for the PS5 getting 4K support.

Source: Engadget

Huawei will launch Mate 40 series on Oct. 22

Huawei's Mate flagship is getting an update with a scheduled launch for the Mate 40 series on October 22. It's the latest Huawei device to launch without access to the Google Play Store and Google Mobile Services. It also might be the last Huawei handset to be powered by a Kirin processor. US trade restrictions and bans have severely affected the Android experience on these handsets. But Huawei has been steadily developing its AppGallery to make up for that. It might not be enough for some users who are expecting the full access to Android and Google apps.

The company hasn't revealed much beyond the tagline "Leap Further Ahead." So, we're going to have to wait and see what Huawei is cooking up to try and convince smartphone buyers to consider their new flagship.

Source: 9to5Google