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Both new devices build on their best-selling predecessors, introducing cutting-edge technology with larger screens and enhanced specifications tailored for industrial field professionals

News in brief:

• Getac’s brand new F120 – the world’s first fully rugged Copilot+ PC in a tablet form factor – harnesses the power of edge AI to transform workflows and optimise operational efficiency in the field.
• The new V120 is derived from years of real-world use of the V110, featuring a host of meaningful upgrades while retaining the hallmark flexible usage form factor to support diverse field operations.
• Both devices are designed to meet the needs of field professionals in sectors such as defence, utilities, manufacturing, public safety and automotive, who want to optimise their productivity in challenging working environments using the latest technology.

TAIPEI, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced the launch of two highly versatile new field devices; the F120 – the world’s first fully rugged Copilot+ PC in a tablet form factor¹, and the V120 – an AI-ready fully rugged laptop designed to deliver a premium computing experience in challenging work environments.

Both new devices are the result of extensive real-world research and customer dialogue, building on Getac’s best-selling F110 and V110 models to deliver two brand new devices that harness the power of AI to unlock new levels of productivity in the field. Shared upgrades include larger 12.2-inch displays with a new narrow-bezel design, slimmer and lighter builds, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt^TM 4 ports, hot-swappable batteries, TPM 2.0, and robust MIL-STD-810H / IP66 certifications, a generational leap in performance and reliability for field professionals.

F120 Fully Rugged Tablet – The World’s First Fully Rugged Tablet as a Copilot+ PC
Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows devices currently available, with powerful processors and access to highly advanced AI models that can fundamentally transform workflows and operations in the field. To qualify as a Copilot+ PC, a device must include an NPU (Neural Processor Unit) capable of 40+ TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second), have a minimum of 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, and support at least one form of biometric security authentication.

Getac’s new F120 meets all these criteria. By bringing powerful edge AI into a fully rugged form factor, it transforms how field professionals work in challenging environments. Powered by the latest Intel® Core^TM Ultra 200V Series Processor and groundbreaking Intel® AI Boost NPU with up to 48 TOPS, it accelerates AI-driven tasks like diagnostics, image processing, and real-time analytics, enabling users to tackle challenges faster and more effectively.

With options up to 32GB LPDDR5X memory, 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, and Windows Hello facial recognition, the F120 is designed to support seamless multitasking, offers secure access features, and has the power to handle demanding workloads, making it an ideal tool for professionals in mission-critical environments such as defence, utilities and field operations that demand advanced mobile AI at the edge.

V120 Fully Rugged Laptop – AI-Ready Convertible Powerhouse
Shaped by years of proven deployment across key industries, the V120 builds on Getac’s top-selling V110, incorporating real-world feedback into a refined convertible-hinge design that allows the device to look like a tablet, meeting the evolving needs of frontline professionals.

At the heart of the V120 is an Intel® Core^TM Ultra 200H Series processor with integrated Intel® Arc^TM GPUs and Intel® Turbo Boost technology, delivering efficient AI acceleration and smooth multitasking across demanding applications. The standard configuration features 8GB of DDR5 memory and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, with optional upgrades to 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD for users who require even greater capacity.

Bigger Displays, Smarter Form Factors 
Both the F120 and V120 feature a larger 12.2-inch LumiBond display with Smart Touch and Getac sunlight readable technology, upgraded from 11.6 inches in their predecessors. The V120 delivers 1,000 nits of brightness for clear visibility across vehicles and mobile workstations. For outdoor-heavy use in direct sunlight, the F120 boosts brightness to 1,200 nits. With a new narrow-bezel design, both devices are thinner and lighter than the previous generation despite the increased screen size, improving mobility without compromising durability.

Seamless Connectivity and Rugged Performance
Designed for always-on field operations, both devices offer Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for fast, stable wireless connectivity. Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ports are standard on both models, with the V120 offering an optional third port for additional peripheral flexibility. For users working in remote locations, additional connectivity options include a dedicated GPS module, 4G LTE, 5G Sub-6, with Dual SIM (Nano-SIM 4FF and e-SIM).

Both new devices also feature Getac’s LifeSupport hot-swappable battery technology for all-day productivity, while additional high-capacity batteries are available for even longer periods of operation away from charging facilities. They also include a robust suite of data security features including TPM 2.0 as standard, with additional security options including Intel vPro® Technology, smart card reader, and Absolute Persistence® if required.

Like most Getac devices, the F120 and V120 are MIL-STD-810H and IP66 certified and can operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -29°C to 63°C (-20°F to 145°F). The F120 is also drop resistant up to 6ft (1.8m), while the V120 is drop resistant up to 4ft (1.2m) and features enhanced shock-absorbing corners for additional protection. Optional salt fog certification and ANSI/UL compliance make both devices well suited for use in corrosive, regulated, and high-risk environments.

Enabling High-Impact Use Across Key Industries
These powerful, yet versatile, field-ready devices are designed to help field professionals across multiple industries perform complex tasks with ease. Defence professionals can use the F120’s advanced data processing and extensive connectivity to turn any vehicle into a mobile command and control centre, while the V120’s slim design and flexible form factor aid critical data gathering in high pressure scenarios. Elsewhere, automotive engineers and technicians can use the F120’s AI capabilities to quickly run intricate diagnostics and get vehicles back on the road as fast as possible. Public safety workers such as police officers and emergency first responders can utilise the V120’s AI capabilities alongside the Getac Voice application, which enables real-time transcription of witness interviews at incident scenes, providing instant speech-to-text conversion for written reports.  Witnesses can then sign reports using the device’s touchscreen.

“Modern field professionals need devices they can rely on to solve complex challenges and facilitate high levels of productivity in a wide variety of environments and circumstances. At Getac, we work closely with our customers to not only understand the challenges they are facing today, but also how these challenges are evolving over time, to ensure our rugged solutions continue to meet their changing needs,” says James Hwang, President of Getac Technology Corporation. “The new F120 and V120 build on a proven track record of performance and raise the bar once again, combining powerful AI capabilities, larger screens and weather-resistant functionality in a slimmer, lighter form factor, for optimal field efficiency.”

The F120 and V120 will be available in October.

For more information, please visit www.getac.com

About Getac
Getac Technology Corporation is a global leader in AI-capable rugged mobile technology and intelligent video solutions, including laptops, tablets, software, body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, digital evidence management and enterprise video analytics solutions. Getac’s solutions and services are designed to enable extraordinary experiences for frontline workers in challenging environments. Today, Getac serves customers in over 100 countries spanning defence, public safety, ambulance, fire & rescue, utilities, automotive, natural resources, manufacturing, transport, and logistics. Getac was recently recognized as one of Newsweek’s “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for 2024. For more information, visit: https://www.getac.com. Participate in the Getac Industry blog or follow the company on LinkedIn and YouTube. 

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The Bonhams Goodwood Revival 2025 sale brings a starry collection of classics to the world-famous Historic racing spectacular, with 178 vehicles up for grabs.

The auction offers a more classic-centred selection of lots than at its very successful Quail sale, with competition cars jostling for position with road machinery. It all kicks off on September 13, 2025; we’ve picked ten cars worth keeping an eye on. What’s tempting a call to your financial adviser?

The leading lot on pre-sale estimate at the Bonhams Goodwood Revival 2025 sale is this 4.7-litre 1966 AC Cobra Two-Seat Competition Hard-top Coupé. It’s a car with a long, detailed history – based on the machine that finished the 1963 Le Mans in seventh, it was run by John Willment Automobiles Ltd’s racing division for 1964. Driven by Jack Sears and Frank Gardner at Goodwood, Oulton Park, Aintree and Silverstone, it was crashed at the Nürburgring. It then received a new chassis and was converted to RHD. It was offered for sale in 1966 as rebuild not complete, and titled as a 1966 car.

It was later sold to the future Duke of Hamilton and Brandon, former RAF pilot the Hon Angus Clydesdale, the first of several British owners. It was eventually acquired by Martin Colvill in the 1970s and rebuilt by Emilio Garcia in association with Autokraft. Colvill would start racing with it under the 13 COB numberplate, alongside business partner Bobby Bell. The duo would race the car until 1985, completing 102 out of 107 races. Colvill sold the car to Aidan Mills-Thomas, who in turns sold it to Chris O’Neill in 1999, passing it on to the current owner a year later.

Extensive investigation of the car has found detailed evidence of pre-November 1963 chassis items – more detail can be found here. In December 2011 its 4.9-litre Knight Racing Services V8 engine was replaced by the 4.7 440bhp Hi-Po V8 with period-correct FIA-legal T10 gearbox. It’s taken part in the Goodwood Revival and Members’ Meeting events, as well as the Le Mans Classic and Modena Centro Ore. It’s estimated at between £1.5m and £2m.

This 1967 Lotus Elan S3 S/E Coupé was first delivered to Jim Clark in left-hand-drive form, and although registered in Bermuda it was kept at his friend and journalist Gerard ‘Jabby’ Crombac’s apartment in Paris. Jim drove the car across Europe to several Grands Prix and F2 races. Jim drove the Elan to a private airstrip near Orly on April 3, and handed the keys over to Jabby as he was getting a new Plus-2 Elan – Clark was killed at Hockenheim a few days later. Jabby registered the car in France, and continued to use it across Europe getting to races. It was then passed to Peter Windsor, and between 1966 and 1967 it was resprayed and it had its engine and gearbox rebuilt by Alan Mann Racing. In more recent times it has been on display at the Jim Clark Museum, although it has seen action at shows and sprints via Jim Clark’s cousin, Doug Niven. It’s estimated at between £200k and £250k.

This Ferrari 330 GTC, chassis 10833, was delivered to an official Ferrari dealer in Rome and sold new to De Lieto Costruzioni Generali, a Roman property contractor. It was originally finished in Argento Metallizzato with Rosso Connolly hide interior trim. In March 1971 the Ferrari was sold by De Lieto to its second owner, Francesco Giaquinto of Naples, and only two months later passed to its third custodian, Sergio De Matteis in Rome.

During the mid-1970s the car was exported to the US, where it was repainted red. It then had several US owners and it was repainted black and fitted with Borrani wire wheels in the early 1980s. By 1987 it was repainted in metallic grey and sold to Belgian collector Edmond Perry, known for producing APAL buggies (Application Polyester Armé Liège). Later that same year Perry sold it to Marcel Petitjean of First Automobiles in Vendenheim, France. In March 1990 the car was repainted yellow by Günther Ruder GmbH of Eigersweier, Germany.

In 2022 the Petitjean Collection was put up for sale in Paris, with a non-original steering wheel and gearbox, although the engine is matching numbers. Under the present ownership it’s been repainted in dark red, but it is in need of further restoration, and it isn’t registered in the UK. It’s estimated at between £310k and £360k.

This 1951 Jaguar XK120 was first owned and raced by Robert Lawrie – a cobbler who provided boots for every British mountaineering expedition for 50 years. He’d competed at Le Mans twice before, and ordered this XK120 for the 1951 race via Parker’s of Bolton. Alongside Ivan Waller, Lawrie brought the car home in 11th place and sixth in class – the highest finish for any XK120 at Le Mans.

Lawrie sold the car in around 1954-55; it was rediscovered in 1972 by John Colley as  a rolling chassis with front suspension, front body and rear body with all mudguards, and an engine, gearbox and boxes of parts. After a year of inactivity, it was sold to Bob Kerr, who restored and raced it until 1978, when he sold it to Herbert Proctor, who kept it for 20 years. It was then acquired and restored to original specification by Guy Broad, who took it back to Le Mans in 2002. It was restored again in 2014. It’s estimated at between £300k and £400k.

This 1953 Cisitalia 505 DF Coupé by Ghia is believed to be one of two survivors out of ten built. First delivered in July 1953 to Swiss racing driver Fritz Stolz, chassis 00209 changed hands within a year, to Josef Steiner of Zürich. Over the years it passed through several Swiss owners before being acquired in 1989 by Holger Kluge of Bremen in Germany. Kluge began a restoration that didn’t go anywhere, and in 2005 the car joined the Fendt Collection. D&D Classic Automobile Restoration in Ohio restored the car and it subsequently won Best Restored Car at the Schloss Bensberg Classics Concours in Germany. It joined the vendor’s collection 2015, and has just returned from a summer driving tour in Italy. It’s estimated at between £140k and £180k.

This 1983 Ferrari 512BBi was first delivered to Auto Becker GmbH and then sent to Koenig for upgraded pistons, camshaft and exhaust system, taking the engine from 340bhp to 450bhp. It’s one of around 20 to 30 512BBis converted by Koenig, and was later sold to the US by Gerardo Lombardi of Wading River, New York. It was acquired by a UK-based owner in 2015, and has been laid up for the past ten years and so will need recommissioning. It’s estimated at between £100k and £150k.

This 1948 Healey Elliott Sports Saloon was Count Giovanni ‘Johnny’ Lurani’s car for the 1948 Mille Miglia. He shared driving duties with Guglielmo Sandri, and was leading it class until the Panhard strut broke. The duo continued to finish the race, coming home first in the Touring class and 13th overall. Alongside Dorino Seraini, Lurani had also won the Touring class in the Targa Florio. It’s been in the stewardship of the current owner since 1963, and was restored by Warren Kennedy of Classic Restorations for a 2016 Octane magazine road test. It’s estimated at between £60k and £80k.

This 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 was originally delivered to the UK via Maranello Concessionaires, for RW Hart of Parkinson Hart Securities. In 1981 it passed to R Pearce and then, two years later, to Richard Wills. In December 1984 it was registered to Hon MW Aitken, the future Lord Beaverbrook. He sold it to Wensley Grosvenor Haydon-Baillie in 1989. In 2003 it was sold to R Heselton of the Isle of Man, where it was on display at his museum. It’s been in the hands of the current owner since 2014 and has been unused for ten years while being kept in a climate-controlled garage. Recommissioning is required and it’s estimated at between £325k and £375k.

This 1956 Maserati A6G/54 2000GT coupé is one of 21 bodied by Allemano out of 60 made. Chassis 2170 was upgraded by the factory with  triple Weber 40 DCO3 carburettors with unfiltered trumpets, large ventilated drum brakes all round and Borrani knock-on/knock-off outside-lace wire-spoked road wheels. Its first owner was Edward Jahns in Los Angeles, and it was later acquired by Lord Charles Brocket in 1989.

In 1997 it was sold as a restoration project to Jon Cruikshank of Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. The current owner acquired it from him ten years later, and it has been in the UK since 2021. It’s been in dry storage for two years, but has been recommissioned prior to the Bonhams Goodwood Revival 2025 sale by Steve Hart Restoration & Race Preparation. It’s estimated at between £500k and £750k.

This 1960-2000 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction III Coupé is one of two factory-approved examples built by RS Williams. Built in 2000 out of two spare bodies from the Sanction II project, it shares the Sanction II specification – a 325bhp 4.2-litre engine with three Weber 50 DCOE carburettors. Chassis 424/R has been with the current owner since 2000, and has covered 45,000 miles since. It is estimated at between £700k and £1m.

Further details

For more information on the Bonhams Goodwood Revival 2025 sale, head here.

Google Pixel 10a rumors are starting to surface, with the latest suggesting that the upcoming affordable Pixel will be disappointing to many. The phone is expected to launch early next year.

According to a tipster, the Pixel 10a will be equipped with last year’s Tensor G4 SoC, which is found on the Pixel 9a and other 9 series phones. This aligns with earlier speculation that Google plans to take significant cost-cutting measures with its next affordable Pixel.

The tipster further reveals that the upcoming A series Pixel phone will also offer the same UFS 3.1 storage as the 9a. It will also come with a similar dual camera setup at the back, without a telephoto unit.

It is, however, expected to sport a brighter display compared to the current phone. As per the tipster, the Pixel 10a will get a 2,000 nits panel.

Lastly, the Pixel 10a will also miss out on several AI features that were introduced with the Pixel 10 lineup. It will not offer the Magic Cue feature, according to the tipster.

Google Pixel 9a

Google recently unveiled the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold with the Tensor G5 SoC, new AI features, and other minor upgrades. The Pixel 10a could launch around April 2026 and we expect to see more leaks emerge in the coming weeks.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had to have a place in our pick of the best Unreal Engine 5 games. Sandfall Interactive’s fresh take on the RPG genre delivers AAA polish with the wild creativity of an indie team. It’s captivated players with its stylised visuals, nods to French art and its emotional depth.

Of course, the frenetic combat scenes also play a role, and the 3D animator Sylvan Kim, has been revealing the work behind them in a series of behind-the scenes animation demos, including a dynamic attack that didn’t make it into the final game.

Update: added new Sword League codes on September 2, 2025

Roblox has many sword-fighting games, but Sword League just made me spend hours on it. This addictive game is beyond just slashing swords. You get to forge your own armor and weapons by opening chests. Once you are strong enough, fighting enemies becomes much easier. To help you with some early resources, we have compiled active Sword League codes, which give free potions, coins, cheese, and many other rewards. Use them to forge better weapons and slay enemies like the ultimate sword fighter.

All New Sword League Codes

• 1kReactions: 2 Boss Turkey (NEW)
• clover: 1 Super Lucky Potion
• startboost: 100,000 Coins
• zivao: 5 Boss Turkey
• freefood: 10 Cheese

Expired Sword League Codes

Right now, there are no expired codes in the game, so I would suggest that you get the rewards from the existing ones before they go away.

If you’re an avid fan of the action genre, you must check out other similar fighting games like Demon Blade, Type Soul, and Blox Fruits as well. However, if fighting isn’t your go-to genre, try checking out our Roblox game codes master list to find the list of games that suit your preferences.

How to Redeem Sword League Codes

Redeeming the codes for Sword League is easier than fighting high-tier enemies. Here is how to do it and claim rewards:

• Open the Sword League game on Roblox.
• Click the Shop button from the left menu.
• Type a working code in the ‘Enter code here…’ area.
• Click the Redeem button to claim rewards.

How to Get More Sword League Codes

Looking for the best way to find some new codes in the game? Bookmark this page right now. This way, you won’t miss out on any new rewards since we keep the list updated at all times.

You can also join the official Sword League Discord server. On the server, check the codes channel to get the list of active codes in the game. Moreover, you can check the game page to get updates on the next update. If you are a regular, keep visiting the rewards tab in-game to look for new codes or other freebies that you can easily claim.

With these codes for Sword League, you will become the strongest swordmaster in the world. Which sword are you eyeing first? Let us know in the comments.

Ishan Adhikary

A gaming nerd who covers all things video games. Spending time playing games and writing about them was always a dream. Thanks to Beebom, I live it. Once I am done gaming, I write. Once I am done writing, I game. You feel me.

One AI company cares little about being your digital best friend.

On an episode of the “20 VC” podcast published on Monday, Cohere cofounder Nick Frosst said that he’s not aiming to make the company’s large language model chatty and interesting.

“When we train our model, we’re not training it to be an amazing conversationalist with you,” Frosst said. “We’re not training it to keep you interested and keep you engaged and occupied. We don’t have like engagement metrics or things like that.”

The Canadian AI startup was founded in 2019 and focuses on building for other businesses, not for consumers. It competes with other foundational model providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Mistral and counts Dell, SAP, and Salesforce among customers.

“One of the reasons why we’re focused on the enterprise is because that’s really where I think large language models are useful,” the cofounder said. “If I look at my personal life, there’s not a ton that I want to automate. I actually don’t want to respond to text messages from my mom faster. I want to do it more often, but I want to be writing those.”

Given its business focus, Frosst said that Cohere trains its model on very different data sets than other model providers.

“We generate a whole bunch of data to create like fake companies and fake emails between people at these fake companies and fake APIs within those fake companies,” he said, referring to synthetic training data.

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The company was valued at $6.8 billion in a fundraise last month led by Radical Ventures and Inovia Capital. Cohere did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Other LLM companies, such as Meta, Google, xAI, and OpenAI, have been pouring resources into making their models smarter, funnier, and more human-like as they race to monetize their chatbots.

In July, Business Insider reported that Meta is training chatbots that can be built in its AI studio to be more proactive and message users unprompted to follow up on past conversations. The idea is to interact with users a number of times, store conversations in memory, and reach out with an engaging prompt to restart a chat.

AI companies are also avoiding making their bots sound arrogant, which could drive users to a competitor or raise questions about bias.

Google and Meta have a list of internal guidelines for training their chatbots to avoid sounding annoying or “preachy,” Business Insider reported in July. Freelancers for Alignerr and Scale AI’s Outlier have been instructed to spot and remove any hint of a lecturing or nudging tone from chatbot answers, including in conversations about sensitive or controversial topics.

Chapter 7 of Fortnite cannot swing here soon enough. New leaks suggest Epic Games is set to introduce a permanent swinging mechanic in Fortnite’s upcoming Chapter.

Unlike previous item-based versions like Spider-Man’s Web Shooters or the Grapple Glove, this new feature will be built directly into the game’s map. Think of it as utilizing fixed ropes, chandeliers, and other environmental elements for players to hold on to and swing.

New Leaks Swing In New Moves

Discovered by dataminers in the recent 37.10 update files, references point to a robust, non-inventory-dependent swinging ability. While the exact locations for these new swing points remain unknown, the potential impact on gameplay is drawing significant discussion among the player base.

A New Layer of Tactical Combat

The most impactful revelation from the leaks is the ability for players to fire their weapon while swinging. Things were vastly different in the past mobility items, which required an equipped inventory slot and prevented simultaneous weapon usage.

Here’s how swing will help players:

• Aggressive entries: Players can swing into enemy builds or over fortified positions while unleashing a volley of shots, creating opportunities for high-ground displacement.
• Creative escapes: A well-timed swing could provide a unique mid-air escape route, allowing players to disengage from losing fights in a way previously impossible.
• Reimagined battles: The mechanic adds a layer of verticality to combat, demanding quicker reflexes and more adaptive strategy from both attacking and defending players.

Evolving Fortnite With A Swing On

Fortnite’s longevity is largely attributed to Epic Games’ constant reinvention of its gameplay. From the initial introduction of sprinting and sliding to more recent mechanics like wall jumping, the game’s movement meta has been in a state of constant evolution.

The swinging mechanic is the next logical step. It pushes the boundaries of what players can accomplish in a seamless chain of movement and combat.

For dedicated players, mastering this new form of mobility will be crucial to staying ahead of the competition. The ability to seamlessly combine movement and assault will likely raise the skill ceiling. We can see this maneuver rewarding those who can fluidly execute complex maneuvers.

While Epic Games has yet to officially comment on the leaks, the evidence from dataminers is substantial. With Chapter 7 reportedly kicking off in early December, players won’t have to wait long to see this game-changing feature in action.

2025 smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1.0% YoY to 1.24 billion units, says IDC, followed by a CAGR of 1.5% from 2024-29.

“Strong growth in U.S. and Middle East and Africa of 3.6% and 6.5%, as well as 0.8% growth in Asia Pacific excluding China in 2025 will help offset the 1% decline in China expected this year,” says IDC’s Nabila Popal.

Although unit growth is only 1% for 2025, the market is expected to see  5% YoY growth in ASP and 6.0% growth in value this year as vendors focus on value growth rather than chasing volume share.

“IDC forecasts the foldable market to accelerate to 6% YoY growth in 2025 (from 4% in 2024), followed by another 6% in 2026 and 11% in 2027,” says IDC vp Francisco Jeronimo, “nevertheless, we expect foldables to remain somewhat niche and continue representing less than 3% of total smartphone shipments by 2029.”