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Best Buy Plus members can now grab the most popular size variants of the just-released Hisense U8N for their lowest prices yet as the electronics retailer grants discounts of up to $500 on the very bright Mini-LED TV from the latest 2024 model year.

The most popular PSP emulator, PPSSPP, is finally available on iOS and iPadOS through Apple's official App Store. The emulator is free and available on devices running iOS 12.0, iPadOS 12.0, or visionOS 1.0 or later.

The Legion 7 is also equipped with an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT graphics card with 12GB VRAM and a 500-nit QHD display with 165Hz and Dolby Vision. In combination with a decent amount of RAM and SSD storage, the Lenovo gaming laptop is a potential steal.

It seems that AYANEO is finally ready to provide more details about the Pocket DMG. Sporting a Game Boy inspired design, the AYANEO Pocket DMG will be available in multiple colour options.

ASUS remains a few weeks away from fully unveiling the ROG Ally X. Leaker @MysteryLupin has now shared more details about the ROG Ally follow-up though, including battery life improvements.

Nintendo Switch comes with very dated hardware. Even at launch, the Nvidia Tegra X1 that powers the gaming handheld was two years old. But as it matured, people have started to find new ways to push the hardware to the extreme. One recent take on this comes from Twitter user PatRyk, who has shown off Windows 11 running on the game console. But the operating system barely works.

Honor has revealed that it has now kicked off its Android 15 Beta Program. The new beta program starts with the Magic6 Pro and Magic V2, despite the latter only recently being eligible for Android 14.

With less than 150 employees left, the Gameloft studio in Cluj is far from the days when it accommodated around 500 people. Earlier today, the company confirmed the rumors about the closure of the Cluj studio, mentioning that all 136 people currently employed in the location will leave the company.

Apple announced several new accessibility features coming to iOS and iPadOS. Among them are Eye Tracking, which will allow users to interact with an iPhone or iPad with only their eyes; Vocal Shortcuts, which lets users customize voice commands; and Vehicle Motion Cues, which may help reduce motion sickness.

The Redmi K60 Ultra's successor remains stubbornly conspicuous by its absence, yet has reportedly hit the 3C regulatory database, thereby indicating that it is finally ready to launch in 2024. Should this new leak prove accurate, it will be capable of charging faster than other high-end smartphones, even the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Lenovo has introduced a new version of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5. Previously available with Intel Meteor Lake processors as the ThinkPad P14s i Gen 5, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 now comes with an AMD Ryzen Pro option that retains Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and adds an OLED display but at the cost of discrete graphics.

Analyst Dan Nystedt recently broke the news that Nvidia is reportedly working with MediaTek to co-develop an ARM AI processor for PCs. A new follow-up rumor suggests that the pair are also working to release a gaming handheld SoC. If this stands true, we may see more upcoming Nvidia-powered handhelds besides the rumored Nintendo Switch 2.

On the way to its 10th anniversary, the Debian-based Linux distro Endless OS got updated to version 6. This new release comes with dark mode support, version 6.5 of the Linux kernel alongside the Gnome 43.9 desktop environment, as well as many minor tweaks, fixes, and updated components.

Optoma claims that its latest ultra-short-throw projector is up to four (4) times more responsive in its "enhanced" Gaming Mode compared to other display solutions. The GT3500HDR also has a high contrast ratio to go with its reasonably high max brightness, and comes with potential upgrades in terms of space-saving and dust resistance.

Inexpensive raw materials and a long service life are ingredients that every battery could do with. The new type of battery should be particularly interesting as an energy storage device and is partly made from paper production waste.

AOC has released a new budget gaming monitor that is available for under £140 in the UK and €180 in the Eurozone. Nonetheless, the AGON GAMING 24G4XE has a 180 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

The AGON GAMING 27G4XE is one of AOC's latest budget gaming monitors. Sold globally, the monitor has a 1080p panel with a 180 Hz refresh rate that also supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, among other features.

TCL has launched its 2024 TV line-up in the US, including the entry-level S5. The 4K model, available in sizes from 43-inch to 98-inch, has a direct LED backlight, making it 25% brighter than its predecessor. Other upgrades of the new TV include the AiPQ processor and Game Accelerator 120.

Huawei has launched the Eyewear 2 sunglasses in China. The product, powered by HarmonyOS, was teased earlier this month and is said to offer a wide range of smart features. These include healthy posture reminders and abnormal weather alerts, alongside touch controls and a voice assistant.

iQOO has partnered with the NBA (in China) for the upcoming launch of an Android smartphone that will introduce MediaTek's latest flagship processor. The Dimensity 9300 Plus (or 9300+) is backed to help the the Neo9S Pro's owners "win more games". It is also slated to launch with innovative colorways in both its standard and special edition.

AYN Technologies has officially named its next gaming handheld. Arriving this summer as the Odin2 Mini, the gaming handheld will run Android with a Mini LED display and a PSP Vita design, all within a 320 g package.

Initially introduced in China in February of this year, the AOOSTAR GOD88 is now available internationally. The gaming mini PC packs the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, a top-end gaming-focused processor from the latest Hawk Point line. It also has a 40 Gbps USB4 port that brings eGPU support. You can get the barebone version at $469.

Two new TVs have arrived from TCL: the Q651G and the Q681G. Now on sale in the US, the TVs are offered in sizes ranging from 43-inch to 98-inch, with features varying between versions. While both the Q65 and Q68 are 4K QLED models, the Q68 has QLED Pro technology, allowing it to deliver a higher brightness level.

A new report has emerged claiming that Meta is in the early stages of developing headphones or earphones with built in cameras and an AI assistant, similar to its Ray-Ban smart glasses. Reportedly, multiple designs have been explored, with efforts underway to circumvent issues like obstruction from long hair and overheating.

While things were rather quiet in Microsoft's gaming subscription until mid-May, gamers can look forward to some treats until the end of the month. In addition to several full-price games, there are also three new releases that will be available in Game Pass from the day of release.

This new M24 model features a 33% brighter 3K LTPS IPS panel, as well as a new paint finish that is less prone to fingerprints. The base model with an R7 8845HS, 32 GB LPDDR5X-6400 RAM, 500 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is now available for €1,099.

The PlayStation Store is currently running the "Big Games, Big Deals" discount campaign, which offers huge discounts on a huge selection of games - including genuine AAA titles such as Assassin's Creed Mirage, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Final Fantasy VII.

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop with a Ryzen 5 7640HS Zen 4 APU, an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of PCIe Gen 4 storage has dropped down to its 120-day low price for a limited time. With a total discount of $500 on the list price, the Legion Slim 5 has become an awesome deal since it is highly rated with a 4.7-start user rating.

Xiaomi will be releasing the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro in full next week. In the meantime, the company has shared various specifications about the more powerful POCO F6, including the presence of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.

Anbernic has now released the RG35XX SP, a clamshell gaming handheld that owes its design and form factor to the classic Game Boy Advance SP. Capable of emulating thousands of classic console games from the late 90s and early 00s, the Anbernic RG35XX SP is available for under $60 in numerous nostalgic colour options.

Sony has now unveiled its flagship smartphone designed to rival offerings like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The new Xperia 1 VI arrives with significant zoom upgrades but also some head-scratching downgrades, particularly at its hefty €1,399 MSRP.

With the K12x, Oppo presents an interesting mid-range smartphone that offers up to 12 GB of RAM, 512 GB of flash memory, and a 120 Hz OLED display with 1,080p+ resolution despite its relatively low price.

When the Dell XPS 13 9345 eventually launches, the laptop can cost less than the 2024 XPS 13 9340. A big part of this possible price reduction could be the cheaper SoC at the heart of the machine. According to the leaked Dell documents from 2023, the Snapdragon X Plus is predicted to cost the company over 50% less than the Core i7-1360P used in the 2023 XPS 13 Plus.

Valve is rolling out a new and extensive software update. The SteamOS update is set to offer numerous improvements, including further enhancements to performance and screen.

Scheduled to launch later today, Google's second beta of the next Android iteration is expected to sport quite a few noticeable changes. While the details are not available yet, users of Google smartphones starting with the Pixel 6, as well as Pixel Tablet and Fold owners should get this test version later this year.

Sony has now silently unveiled its latest mid-range phone, the Xperia 10 VI, as a successor to last year's Xperia 10 V. As is typical, the new device delivers a slew of unspectacular specifications but is also priced quite reasonably.

Samsung is prepping a 14-inch and 16-inch versions of the Galaxy Book4 Edge. Both are rumoured to offer 16 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 SoC.

The WU01 U2500 is a new, particularly easy-to-install expansion board for the Raspberry Pi 5, which allows the installation of an NVMe SSD and for quick connection to a network.

The dream is over! According to leaked plans, the cheaper and thinner Galaxy Z Fold FE without stylus operation would have cost just under $1000 and was intended to significantly increase Samsung's declining market share in the foldable sector. However, according to the latest information from industry sources, Samsung has changed its plans.

In the announcement of its latest tracker, Tile practically describes Apple AirTags as useless because they are almost impossible to track down in the event of theft, a lost dog, or simply a lost tracker in remote areas. The former market leader is now tackling this problem with satellites.

VMware Fusion Pro 13 can run Windows 11 on a Mac, even on modern Macs based on the Apple M1, M2 or M3. While private users previously had to pay $199 for the software, the license is now free.

President Biden has raised US import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells, medical supplies, semiconductors, port cranes, minerals, steel, and aluminum. The tariffs are in response to unfair Chinese trade practices as well as technology transfers that threaten US supply chains. Americans depending on syringes, face masks, and medical gloves will be hit by 25-50% tariff increases.

A new rumour claims Panasonic's upcoming compact full-frame Lumix S9 will have IBIS and launch alongside an equally-compact 18–40 mm pancake L-Mount zoom lens. The lens and camera will likely go on sale as a kit after the previously-teased May 22 announcement, and sound like they will make for a mean general-purpose hybrid kit.

Two years after its predecessor, the Dangbei Mars Pro 2 laser projector is now ready to hit the market. Offering 4K visuals, Dolby and DTS:X surround sound, as well as Google TV integration with Netflix support, this gadget will officially launch on May 28th. The MSRP is $1,899, but early adopters can get it for less than $1,400.

More Starlink satellite Internet users in the US are starting to get monthly subscription price change notices from SpaceX.

Announced at CES this year, the Lenovo Tab M11 is on sale. You can currently get the Android tablet with a stylus pen for just $161.99 from the official website. This bundle generally costs $219.99, which means this deal is offering a generous $58 discount.

According to a new report, Google has prepared significant camera upgrades for its Pixel 9 series smartphones. Unfortunately, it will reserve UWB connectivity for its Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL models, rather than also for the Pixel 9.

India is due to get its first-ever Android smartphone with the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor from Qualcomm soon. It is on the way courtesy of Realme, which seems to have upgraded the GT 6T's large battery with faster charging than that of its China-only counterpart.

Sony is less than 24 hours away from presenting the Xperia 1 VI. In the meantime, several Japanese industry insiders appear to have been informed that the device will sport a 1080p display, unlike the 4K-wielding Xperia 1 V.

HMD - which now releases smartphones independent of its usual Nokia brand-name - has announced its first-ever rugged smartphone. It pairs a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus-covered 120Hz display with an "AI" main camera and an estimated 2-day battery. However, the novelty is somewhat disrupted by the fact that it is a pretty blatant re-brand of an existing device.