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In response to Meta's recent Llama-3 release, Microsoft has published findings on the latest iteration of its lightweight AI model. The technical report shows the Phi-3-mini outperforming LLMs such as GPT-3.5 despite being a fraction of their size.

Unreal Engine 5 has been updated to version 5.4, bringing a number of improvements to the game development environment. These include revisions to animation creation and rendering, as well as performance improvements.

The manufacturer Wacom is offering a new graphics tablet. This can also be used on the go and is equipped with an OLED, resulting in a strong color display. The pen recognizes numerous pressure levels.

The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 with its Core i7-1360P CPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512 GB of storage normally has a list price of $1,399.99. However, thanks to a deep 29% discount at Best Buy, the laptop has now dropped back to its lowest price once again. At the reduced price, the Yoga 9i gives little to complain about as it features a metal chassis, a speedy CPU, and a high-resolution OLED display.

Used 2013-2015 Tesla Model S and 2011-2012 Nissan Leaf would be a bad purchase decision unless they have undergone warranty battery replacements. Current EV battery failure rates for vehicles still in warranty are a practically negligible amount, though.

Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 24.04, which will receive critical security updates for 5 years thanks to Long Term Support (LTS). In addition to the latest, slightly modified GNOME 46 desktop, Ubuntu 24.04 comes with the Linux 6.8 kernel.

The Crucial T705 PCIe Gen 5 SSD is currently on sale. For a limited time, you can get the 1 TB variant of the storage drive for just $154.99. The 2 TB option, which is among the fastest drives in the market with up to 12.4 GB/s read and 11.8 GB/s write speeds, is also generously discounted. It's currently available for $279.99.

Blackview is offering a new and powerful rugged smartphone, the BL9000 Pro, that comes with a modern operating system and a high-resolution thermal imaging camera.

Vivo is set to unveil three new flagship cameras in May with the X100s series. The most affordable of these three models can already be seen in several images thanks to a leak. The Vivo X100s may win favor among buyers with an interesting price-performance ratio thanks to the Dimensity 9300+ and Zeiss Quad camera.

Dr Viviane Ghaderi, an ex-Amazon executive and lead AI engineer, has revealed in a California lawsuit that she was told to ignore company protocol and copyright law in order to beat the competition in an AI arms race.

The Coros Vertix 2S is a new smartwatch with dual-band GPS and a long battery life. The model is waterproof and comes with a touchscreen, while the titanium bezel promises high stability.

The fact that Samsung plans to hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris in the run-up to the Olympic Games in July was already leaked a few weeks ago, and now the specific date is known. In addition to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, fans of wearables in particular are likely to get their money's worth this summer.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra impressed us in our test, not only offering a good camera setup but also a nearly complete flagship experience. Even so, we did notice one or two shortcomings during the test, which we have summarized for you here.

Lenovo has also equipped the 16-inch Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 with 32GB RAM, a high-end QHD display with 240Hz as well as a large 2TB SSD. Thanks to a big price cut, the RTX 4090 gaming laptop has now dropped to its lowest price thus far.

Xiaomi is now selling its Electric Scooter 4 Lite (2nd Gen) in France, and the new model is expected to land in other EU countries soon. Compared to its predecessor, the second generation scooter has a higher capacity battery for an extended range. Other features include a 390W peak power motor and an integrated display.

Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5-based AMD Strix and Strix Halo APUs are on their way with the promise of massive performance gains. Now, a leaked official AMD document has apparently detailed specifications of Strix Point and Strix Halo products with the latter enjoying more than 3 times the Compute Units of the Radeon 780M.

Bazzite Linux 3.0 has officially launched, bringing with it Gnome 46, KDE Plasma 6, as well as improved HDR gaming on the Steam Deck OLED and more features for more handhelds, including the Lenovo Legion Go, Asus ROG Ally, and two Ayn handhelds.

Volkswagen has showcased its latest developments in automotive design at the 2024 Auto China event. The next-gen features are projected to come combined with Level 4 autonomous driving in the upcoming ID. CODE e-SUV. The new range of youth-friendly ID.UX electric vehicles has also been announced during the event.

With the RedmiBook Pro 16, Xiaomi shows its established competitors how to bring a modern multimedia laptop with current components to the market that doesn't even cost 1,000 Euros (~$1,067) while offering a Core Ultra 7 155H, 32 GB of RAM, and a high-resolution 165-Hz panel.

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Display A27Q 2025, an updated version of a monitor that it has been selling for a while now. Upgraded to a 100 Hz refresh rate, the Xiaomi Redmi Display A27Q 2025 also has a 2.5K resolution and high colour accuracy, among other features.

The Redwood Materials battery recycling company of one Tesla founder is now able to extract most of the valuable metals and critical materials from a used EV battery.

A renowned Apple analyst has suggested that Apple has no plans to refresh the Mac mini with its Apple M3 chipsets, just as it did last month with the MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Air 15. Instead, the Mac mini is said to be bypassing the Apple M3 generation for newer Apple M4 options that are not due to arrive until the end of this year at the latest.

RedMagic is celebrating its sixth anniversary as a gaming-focused mobile device brand with a sale on its fastest and newest smartphones and accessories. The cutting-edge 9 Pro Android flagship can be ordered on its own or with one of the brand's Shadow Blade Gamepad mobile controllers at a discount.

Lenovo first showcased the ThinkBook TGX eGPU enclosure back at CES this year. While the company has been quiet about it ever since then, the GPU solution has now launched in China at CNY 1,499 (around $206). It uses a proprietary version of OcuLink, making the external graphics card dock capable of offering 64 Gbps of throughput.

How do you transmit information with quantum entanglements whose exact behavior is barely understood? Certainly not in bits and bytes or via LAN cable. But perhaps with light.

Hisense has launched its new U6N Mini-LED ULED 4K Google TVs in North America. The new model is available in sizes from 55” to 85” with up to 512 local dimming zones, built-in speakers and Game Mode Plus. A European version of the device has also been spotted in Spain, with one main difference.

Miyoo has now officially released the Mini A30, a retro gaming handheld that was previously thought of as just the A30. The Miyoo Mini A30 retails for under $50 and rivals the Anbernic RG28XX, among other modern small gaming handhelds.

Some tasks are better solved as a team. 4.5 million Borderlands 3 players worldwide are a team. And they were able to decode the genetic material of bacteria and their evolution better than current computer programs.

Epic Games has delivered two new games for its weekly store giveaway. For the next week, it is possible to download INDUSTRIA and LISA: Definitive Edition for free, which typically retail for $19.99 each.

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 cars 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.