Aaron Leong

Maine, United States

Freelance Writer at HotHardware

Freelance Writer at Digital Trends

Freelance Writer at HotHardware

Freelance Writer at Digital Trends

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Victoria's Secret Website Turns Off The Lights After Mysterious Security Incident

1 week ago | hothardware.com | Aaron Leong

Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret has abruptly taken down its U.S. website and some in-store services, citing an ongoing "security incident." The move, which has left customers unable to access online shopping and order tracking, comes as the company works with third-party experts to investigate and restore operations. The company has yet disclose the cause of the incident.
Earth At Risk? Study Warns Of Invisible Threat Lurking Around Venus

1 week ago | hothardware.com | Aaron Leong

A recent study has cast a concerning spotlight on a previously underestimated celestial threat: asteroids co-orbiting Venus. While NASA and other space agencies have diligently tracked near-Earth asteroids for decades, a growing body of evidence suggests that a significant number of undetected space rocks in Venus's immediate cosmic neighborhood could pose a serious, albeit distant, collision risk to our home planet.
Google Photos Gains New AI Features To Celebrate 10th Anniversary

1 week ago | hothardware.com | Aaron Leong

Google Photos, the beloved cloud imaging storage service for billions of photos, videos, and cherished memories, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Over that time span, Google Photos has grown into the go-to tool for over 1.5 billion people globally, safeguarding more than 9 trillion photos and videos. As part of the celebration, Google Photos is getting a couple of AI features and other improvements, so let's dive in.
Samsung's Project Moohan XR Headset Flexes Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 In Benchmark Leak

1 week ago | hothardware.com | Aaron Leong

Samsung's inaugural foray into the extended reality (XR) space is taking clearer shape as details emerge about its "Project Moohan" headset. The device recently made an appearance on Geekbench, revealing key specifications such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor paired with an Adreno 740 GPU running on top of Android 14. The headset could launch by late 2025, if all goes as planned.
Future iPhone's Tipped For A 200MP Camera Upgrade To Challenge Samsung

1 week ago | hothardware.com | Aaron Leong

Exciting whispers from the tech sphere indicate that Apple might be gearing up to introduce a giant leap in iPhone camera technology, potentially integrating a 200 megapixel sensor in future high-end models. Could this development, if true, mean that perhaps the next iPhone 17 Ultra may rise to challenge other Android imaging powerhouses like Samsung and Xiaomi? Until the flagship phone is formally released in September, fans can only cross their fingers.
Robots Show Off Combat Skills In First Humanoid Kickboxing Tournament

1 week ago | hothardware.com | Aaron Leong

Hangzhou, China just hosted a tech spectacle that sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie: the first-ever humanoid robot fighting tournament. Forget your average boxing match ladies and gentlemen; we're talking about metal titans duking it out, exchanging punches, and knocking each other out. The only things missing are blood, flying sweat, and, well, human fighters. Over the weekend, folks in the eastern city of Hangzhou, China got to witness the inaugural humanoid kickboxing tournament.
Samsung One UI 8 Is Launching Soon But You Can Test The Beta Right Now

1 week ago | hothardware.com | Aaron Leong

Samsung has officially launched its One UI 8 Beta Program, the company's latest take on Android 16, and with it comes multimodal AI capabilities and customization. This "first-generation upgrade" promises to redefine the user experience, mirroring Android 16's goal to have optimized UI/UX for Android phones, foldables, and tablets. For now, the beta program is open only to Galaxy S25 users. Surprising almost no one, One UI 8 is pumping in more AI features for Galaxy devices.
Tapo Unveils Affordable New Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt Door Lock, Use This Coupon Code

1 week ago | hothardware.com | Aaron Leong

TP-Link Systems Inc., a leader in networking and smart home solutions, has unveiled the Tapo DL100 Smart Deadbolt Door Lock. This latest addition to its award-winning Tapo smart home portfolio promises a standard suite of smart features and BHMA Grade 3-certified security, all at a very affordable entry-level price point. Plus, we have a coupon code below for even more savings.
Android Auto Gets Ready To Rev These Great New Features

1 week ago | hothardware.com | Aaron Leong

Google is announcing a suite of significant Android Auto updates designed to make your time behind the wheel—especially while parked—more engaging, collaborative, and possibly safer. Among the most anticipated additions are an overhaul to the Spotify experience with "Jam" integration, the long-awaited arrival of web browsers and video application support, and possibly support for an audio-only video mode.
Why Cleaning A $4 Million Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar Is A Terrifying Task

1 week ago | hothardware.com | Aaron Leong

Apparently, sending your brand new Aston Martin Valkyrie off for its first detailing could lead to over $200,000 in repairs just by having the wrong buttons pressed. That was the warning a professional detailing studio was given when the keys were handed over: don't touch XX buttons or else. The Aston Martin Valkyrie, a breathtaking collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing, is not just a car; it's a "street-legal technicality" that redefines what a hypercar is.