OnePlus 12 and 12R global launch date announced

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After launching exclusively in China, the OnePlus 12 and its midrange sibling, the OnePlus 12R, are set to make their global debut on January 23. The launch event will take place in India at 7:30 PM IST (9:00 AM ET) and will be broadcast online via various platforms, including YouTube and X.com.

The OnePlus 12 boasts a stunning spec sheet with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, up to 24GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. It also sports a remarkable triple camera system with a 50MP main shooter, a 64MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide sensor. The display is a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 1,440 x 3,168px resolution, an adaptive 1-120 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits for HDR content (1,600 nits in normal mode).

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Beats Studio Pro headphones get a limited-edition Stussy design with a '90s vibe

The Beats Studio Pro headphones released in July 2023 get a new look thanks to a collaboration with streetwear brand Stussy. This is a limited-edition version of the headphones. The Stussy Beats Studio Pro headphones have a retro-inspired design that reflects the 1990s culture of owning electronics. 

They have a warm beige color and deep blue hues, with an inline logo that resembles the urethane skateboard wheels. The smooth finish is reminiscent of the resin and fiberglass material used in surfboard manufacturing. 

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Huawei FreeClip: The earring-like earbuds that clip onto your ears

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Huawei has a reputation for unconventional product designs. And its latest creation, the Huawei FreeClip, might be its most eccentric yet. The FreeClip earbuds look like earrings or piercings, thanks to a C-bridge design that clips onto the back of your ears. This is a departure from the usual hooks that go over the ear (think the PowerBeats Pro). Huawei claims this design is based on “10,000+ global human ear data” (sic) and allows you to wear these buds in either ear. 

They also have an IP54 rating, so they can resist sweat and be taken on workouts outdoors. The open-ear structure is meant to make it easier to stay alert towards your surroundings.

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Naughty Dog cancels 'The Last of Us Online,' citing live-service challenges

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Naughty Dog has announced the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, a multiplayer spin-off of its acclaimed series. The studio said it could not sustain the live-service demands of the game while also creating its signature single-player games.

The studio revealed the news in a December 14 update, saying it was a “very hard decision” to stop development on the project. The game was supposed to be the studio’s “biggest online experience” ever, as big as any of its single-player games.

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