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As reported by Android Authority, a code was discovered in Android 15 that hints at a new function - and this could be particularly interesting for those who like to spend time on their smartphone before going to sleep.

More specifications for the MagicX XU Mini M have been revealed online ahead of its launch to rival the Anbernic RG28XX and Miyoo A30. The MagicX XU Mini M contains a Rockchip RK3562 chipset, 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, a 2,600 mAh battery and dual hall effect joysticks, among other features.

Anbernic is now selling the RG28XX globally, its latest interpretation of a 2.8-inch horizontal gaming handheld. Arriving for under $50, the Anbernic RG28XX should be as powerful as the larger Anbernic RG35XX H but with a more pocketable design.

Fujifilm looks to be updating the X-T30 II with the X-T50 on May 16. If rumours are true, the latest budget Fujifilm X-T50 will be a compact powerhouse with a 40 MP sensor and IBIS, making it the first in its line-up to feature stabilisation.

Xiaomi has launched its 2025 TV A Pro series in various European countries. The new 4K QLED model has features including Google TV OS, MEMC and support for Dolby Atmos. In some markets, customers are offered a gift of a free smart home gadget or wearable to celebrate the product’s launch.

Garmin has started rolling out Beta Version 19.12 to the Forerunner 255, which remains one of the cheapest Forerunner smartwatches that it still supports with new software updates. The third update this month for the Forerunner 255, Beta Version 19.12 introduces various bug fixes, including one that relates to Zwift heart rate monitor support.

The Forerunner 965 is eligible for a new update. Currently released on Garmin's Beta Program, the new software makes various changes as the company attempts to squash outstanding bugs.

Various regulatory bodies have confirmed Xiaomi's plans to release the POCO M6 4G globally. Also sporting a 5,00 mAh battery that supports 33 W wired charging, the Xiaomi POCO M6 4G will be the fourth model in the series after the POCO M6 5G, POCO M6 Pro 4G and POCO M6 Pro 5G.

The Robotaxi and cheaper Tesla car that will launch at the end of the year or early in 2025, will still run FSD HW4. Tesla's Hardware 5, however, is around the corner.

The 2024 Acer Swift Go 14 laptop with Intel’s latest Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, 1 TB of storage, and a 90 Hz OLED panel is now going for an awesome 20% off on Amazon. The resulting price is the lowest rate for the machine, making it a perfect time to snag the laptop.

Garmin has announced beta version 19.12 for the Forerunner 955 series smartwatches. The software focuses on bug fixes for problems relating to temperature data and heart rate monitors. However, it does not appear to resolve an issue with Morning Report, which users flagged in the forum.

Lenovo has launched the 2024 update of the Thinkbook 16+ in China. It equips Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with one of the configurations featuring Nvidia RTX 4060. The laptop without the dedicated GPU costs CNY 7,699 (around $1,062), while the one with the GPU costs CNY 9,999 (around $1,380).

DJI has quietly confirmed details about the Mini 4K, its second consumer drone release of the year after the Avata 2. Not only has DJI confirmed the launch date of the Mini 4K, but it has already revealed what the forthcoming drone looks like.

A new folding e-bike is on the way from Decathlon: the B’TWIN E-Fold 900. The model will launch in the next few weeks and has already appeared on the company’s UK site. Its features include a one-second unfolding solution and a battery stored in the seat post, offering up to 55 km (~33 miles) of assistance range.

The Nubia Z60S Pro, the successor to the camera flagship Nubia Z50S Pro, has appeared in a database for the first time. This means that a new model below the Nubia Z60 Ultra is in the starting blocks.

Roborock is now selling its S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum and mop in more countries, like the US, Australia and the Netherlands. The model first went on sale in early April and is currently offered with launch deals for some customers. Plus, Roborock has announced that it is Matter-certified, a first for the market.

The Fusion Keyboard 2.0 is a new keyboard that can be used not only for text input but also as a mouse. This means that you only need to take a single device with you, which should save space and weight.

The Hisense 2024 U8N Series Mini-LED 4K QLED Google TV is now on sale in the US and is expected to launch in Canada shortly. Three sizes are currently available, with two larger sizes up to 100” in the pipeline. Features of the new model include a native 144Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 backlight partitions.

Moondrop has been teasing its first phone for a long time. Well, the audio-focused smartphone has now officially landed in the Chinese market. The MIAD 01 comes with mid-range Dimensity 7050, a 64 MP primary camera on the back, two headphone jacks, and MasterHiFi DACs. It costs CNY 2,499, around $345, which is a lot less than initially speculated.

After spending some time in the preview build, Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to all users of Microsoft's operating system. The “recommendations” can be disabled, but the “switch to Linux” comments are coming in hard and fast on social media.

Lenovo recently launched the new G9 version of the Yoga Pro 9i 16. Several aspects have been improved and the bright mini LED panel is still excellent, but there are also new problems. The color profiles for AdobeRGB and sRGB are missing and the power supply is too weak.

Nomad is relaunching the Glow accessory range, claiming that the new protective case for the Apple iPhone and the wristband for the Apple Watch & Apple Watch Ultra will glow three times brighter than the first generation.

OnePlus has just presented a new mid-range smartphone, the K12, that is set to impress with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 5500 mAh battery with 100-watt fast charging and a powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 at an attractive price.

At this rate, Tesla will be able to fulfil all Cybertruck reservations in a little more than 38 years. An imminent drop in the price of Tesla's 4680 cell production means that the Cybertruck will likely also soon become cheaper for Tesla to make, although the savings will likely not reach the consumer anytime soon.

According to a recent report by TrendForce, consumers can expect significant price hikes in SSD and HDD product segments, thanks to a surge in demand for storage solutions due to the ongoing AI hype as well as alignment with broader user upgrade cycles, further magnified by supply chain bottlenecks.

According to a new report, Google is planning to reposition the Pixel Tablet, starting next month to coincide with its I/O 2024 conference. Allegedly, the Pixel Tablet will not only arrive at a cheaper price point in refreshed packaging, but also with new official keyboard and pen accessories.

The Decathlon RR900e is a new hardtail e-bike which has been launched in Europe. The 12-speed model features a mid-mounted Bosch motor, a RockShox suspension fork and various Shimano parts. Plus, you can connect your smartphone via Bluetooth for Bosch Smart Ebike App controls.

The powerful desktop gaming PC from Alienware also sports a large 2TB SSD and should meet the demands of high-end 4K gamers as the Aurora R15 is powered by the RTX 4090 and one of AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 processors.

The 16-inch laptop comes with a sharp 4K screen with an excellent peak brightness of 800 nits, which makes the ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 a noteworthy option for workstation users with a workload that is heavy on multimedia applications.

ASUS has announced a new set of updates for the ROG Ally. Arriving later today, the updates include provide AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) support, among other changes, which should deliver improved frame rates across the board for the popular gaming handheld.

According to a reliable source, Assassin's Creed Hexe is set during the time of the burning of the witches and will feature a main character with magic abilities for the first time.

The Razer Blade 17 is enjoying a whopping 50% discount on Razer’s official site. While the gaming laptop is a little dated now, it still packs very capable specs. The variant that’s on sale equips Intel Core i7-12800H, Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and an FHD with a 360 Hz refresh rate.

The Hisense PX3-Pro ultra-short-throw projector will launch in the US later this year. The new triple laser model is brighter than its predecessor and has an upgraded enhanced sound system. Other features of the projector include a new 3D content tool and support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

The Surface Laptop 6 appears to be almost here in its consumer guise, with Microsoft having presented 'for Business' models last month. Based on recent Geekbench listings, Microsoft will pair the Surface Laptop 6 with a Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) chipset and 16 GB of RAM as a more powerful alternative to the Surface Pro 10.

Qualcomm has just officially announced three variants of the Snapdragon X Elite. Neither Qualcomm nor its OEMs have shared many performance metrics yet. However, new Geekbench listings have offered insights into the potential performance of the Snapdragon X Elite's X1E-80-100 mid-tier variant, which has lower CPU clock speeds than its flagship X1E-84-100 sibling.

The Coros April 2024 update for all smartwatches has been announced. A beta version of the software will start to roll out on April 24th, with further releases planned for the future. The update brings a wide range of new features to the wearables, including screen mirroring and improved GPS in some situations.

Garmin has rolled out another update for one of its cheaper modern smartwatches. Arriving hot on the heels of Software Version 9.27, Beta 10.12 adds Garmin's latest Messenger app while building on the older Beta 10.08 build that arrived almost a month ago.

The Miyoo A30 is a new retro gaming handheld with an Allwinner A33 chipset and a 2.8-inch display. Arriving before devices like the Anbernic RG28XX and the MagicX XU Mini M, the Miyoo A30 is available in four colours and two memory configurations.

The TCL X11H Max was presented to the public for the first time at the Global Partners Conference in China. Video footage from the event gives an impression of the enormous brightness.

Garmin has announced a new beta update for one of its smartwatch series. The latest software is version 10.12, returning to the 10.xx beta cycle after the surprise release of version 9.27. The release notes include a messaging tool, a GPS feature, and a heart rate-related improvement.

Best Buy has detailed the Odyssey G65D, an apparent successor to the Odyssey G65B. While the Samsung Odyssey G65D shares many specifications with its predecessor, it should arrive with a lower launch price.

Garmin has shipped a new update for the Fenix 7 series and its peers, the third so far on its 17.xx public beta cycle. Available to download now, Beta Version 17.14 features over a dozen improvements from the build that Garmin distributed earlier this month.

A new leak suggests that Samsung may have a complicated release strategy planned for this year's Galaxy Z Flip. Potentially, Samsung could be preparing to offer the Galaxy Z Flip6 with two different Snapdragon chipsets rather than the usual Snapdragon and Exynos twin-track policy it employs for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus.

iQOO has officially launched the Z9 Turbo in China. As previously announced, the Android phone packs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which is the same SoC as the Redmi Turbo 3. It even has the same starting price, which is CNY 1,999 (around $276).

The Garmin Connect app for iOS and Android is being updated to version 5.0. The new software brings a refreshed design for the home screen, with a range of customizable sections like “Today’s Activity” and “In Focus”. However, the reception from smartwatch users has been mixed.

Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon X Plus for laptops. The Arm-based chip is essentially a Snapdragon X Elite with fewer CPU cores and a lower boost clock. Other specs, such as its Adreno GPU, LPDDR5x RAM support, Hexagon NPU, and Spectra ISP, are identical across both chips.

Qualcomm has officially unveiled its Snapdragon X Elite SoC for laptops. It has three variants (X1E-84-100, X1E-80-100, and X1E-78-100), which come with slightly different GPU power and boost clocks.

The upcoming AMD Strix Point APUs are shaping up to be nice upgrades over the current crop of Hawk Point and Phoenix APUs with their Zen 5 CPU and RDNA 3.5 iGPU. The top-end 12-core part has just made a pit stop at Geekbench, resulting in rather high single-core and multi-core scores for an engineering sample.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are getting updated with the new multimodal Meta AI assistant in the US and Canada, which can answer questions based on what the wearer is looking at, among other things. Other new/upcoming features include video calling (still in development) and control of Apple Music. On the design front, two new frame styles – Skyler and a low bridge option of the Headliner – have been released.

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