In a couple of weeks, Google will unveil its 2015 lineup of Nexus devices. The company plans to launch two distinct new smartphones, including a Nexus 5X made by LG, and Huawei’s version of the Nexus 6 successor. Many leaks have revealed so far information regarding specs, special features, pricing and release dates for both handsets, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any surprises left for Nexus fans.

A brand new report suggests that at least one of the new Nexus devices will offer incredible performance, when compared to previous-gen devices.

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In case you didn’t know, today is apparently 8-Bit Day, as it coincides with the anniversary of the release of Super Mario Bros. on NES. Today’s an especially noteworthy 8-Bit Day too, as the Nintendo classic is turning 30, and some of the biggest companies in the world are joining in on the fun to help celebrate the occasion.

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Engineers at PARC, formerly known as Xerox Parc, recently unveiled a new type of computer chip capable of self destructing on command. Initially demoed at DARPA’S Wait What event last week, the computer chip itself is made out of Gorilla Glass but is heavily stressed so that it shatters into pieces when triggered via heat, a mechanical switch or even a radio signal.

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The iPhone 6s is not the thinnest and lightest iPhone yet — in fact, it’s both thicker and heavier than last year’s iPhone 6. To get a sense of just how heavy the new iPhone is compared to older models, Dadaviz put together a chart chronicling every different iPhone model’s weight and it shows a steady progression upward in recent years.

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Remember Iron Man’s transparent smartphones? They might become reality sooner than you think thanks to an unusual new type of battery that’s not only transparent, but it can also charge via solar power. The technology could also be used for other products in the future, such as smart office and home windows that would be able to let the sun’s light pass through them, but also recharge and store energy.

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Many iPhone 6s buyers will purchase protective cases to ensure the safety of their new toys. But iPhone fans upgrading from last year’s model probably have such accessories laying around the house already, and they might be wondering whether the slightly thicker new iPhones will fit them.

The answer comes directly from Apple’s official iPhone 6s accessories store: Yes.

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Are you one of those people who likes to be able to touch and try the products you plan to buy before actually paying for them? Do you also want to buy things for the best possible prices? If you answered yes to both questions, you might have a problem. Retail stores don’t always offer you the best available deals on a product, Instead, people typically look online to sites like Amazon for better pricing. But what if that special deal expires by the time you actually get to order it online?

Well, there’s a neat trick you can use to get Amazon’s prices in any store that has a price matching policy. The advantage is that you can try it first, and you also won’t have to wait for the device to ship to your house.

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There are plenty of free public Wi-Fi hotspots around, but the problem with the free Internet you get in restaurants, coffee shops, airports and hotels is that the traffic isn’t necessarily secure. If you’re worried about browsing the web on such a connection then you should know there’s a way of fixing it: The InvizBox Go, a tiny device that’s currently looking to raise $100,000 in pledges on Kickstarter by October 14th and that promises to anonymize all your public Wi-Fi traffic.

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Have you been waiting to jump into the future of television by getting an ultra high-definition television? Well you’re in luck: Amazon is taking $1,000 off of the Samsung UN55JS8500 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV!

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In case you haven’t noticed, Apple kind of has a thing for gold these days. As a matter of fact, Apple loves gold so much that it sells several of its latest products in not one but two different gold tones. Beyond the Apple Watch and iPhone 6s duo, which are available in yellow gold and rose gold, Apple also sells a gold MacBook and several different gold iPads.

So why isn’t there a gold Apple TV?

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