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The 2023 HP Omen 16 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage has received a massive $500 discount. With this deal in place, you can score it for just $1,099.99, which is a great price for a gaming laptop with such specs.

Acemagic has unveiled the Starship M2A mini PC, which the company claims to be the first of its kind. Touted to be a “AAA” gaming system, it comes with a rather unique-looking chassis that features two wings, four cooling fans, and a dedicated display that offers real-time information on the CPU and GPU.

Redmi K40, also sold internationally as the Poco F3, launched as an affordable flagship Android phone in 2021. Given how popular the smartphone got, it's still likely in the hands of many. The good news is that it just got the stable Xiaomi HyperOS update. But there's a catch: it's based on Android 13.

CATL is moving towards battery technology licensing to help automakers with local production, and is now in talks with a dozen of them. Ford's LFP battery factory is now in the most advanced stage.

It doesn't always have to be a deliberate lie. In the "Bad News" game, you can use your own techniques to manipulate followers and generate clicks. The learning effect is surprisingly high.

The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo is backed to deliver seamless multi-color 3D-printed models. It will be released in early May 2024 with a reduced price and freebies valued at over $180 for early-bird buyers. They include a sample of the brand's new and exclusive PANTONE-validated filaments.

SpaceX just unveiled its new space suit for Extravehicular Activity that could be scaled up for Moon and Mars missions.

The lightweight, compact XMG Fusion 15 doesn't come with a conventional screen size: Instead of a 16-inch or 15.6-inch screen, it uses a 15.3-inch panel (2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 240 Hz) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. A Core i9 processor, RTX 4070, Thunderbolt 4 and very good runtimes round out its total package.

The GT Neo6 is projected to debut as a new Realme Android smartphone with one of the newest Qualcomm processors around. Now, it is also tipped to pair its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with charging of a higher wattage than any of its new rivals, the Redmi Turbo 3 included. The Neo6 may also have an "ultra-large" battery to go with its potential advantage.

The Moto G85 5G has been outed as the next alleged Motorola smartphone for the Indian and European markets - even though its predecessor has been on the market for much less than a year. Nevertheless, there are early signs that it will be replaced by a device capable of delivering some of the same core specs for roughly the same amount of money.

One of the first sets of Vivo X100 Ultra camera samples is here. Jia Jingdong, the company's Vice President, has shared them through Weibo, and these samples showcase impressive camera capabilities, especially on the telephoto end. We also get some confirmed details on the hardware of the upcoming Android flagship through the post.

V Scooper, a reputable gaming insider known for offering early scoops in the entertainment industry, claims that the next Tomb Raider game will be fully open world. It is said to take place in India and will feature "vast sceneries" and free use of different "traversal methods," enabling Lara to navigate "unrestrictedly" across a "big map."

The CEO of Pro Network Entities trafficking counterfeit Cisco networking equipment into America has been sentenced to merely 78 months in prison. Despite supplying hundreds of millions of dollars of fake, potentially compromised Cisco equipment that were installed at US military bases, government sites, hospitals, and schools across America, the CEO was sentenced to merely 78 months in prison.

The LG 21HQ613D is a new 21.3-inch IPS monitor designed for medical use (specifically, mammography). The product delivers a resolution of 2048 x 2560 pixels, corresponding to an aspect ratio of 4:5, and it is capable of adjusting its brightness automatically. The FDA-approved monitor gets the video signal via DisplayPort or DVI and should become available for purchase in the USA soon.

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is enjoying a limited time discount on Amazon, making the last-gen flagship Android phone drop by $496.84. It’s the 256 GB Snow variant, and you can currently grab it for just $502.16.

The lead Cybertruck engineer shares some insider knowledge how the Cybertruck's frunk decides how much force to apply when closing.

Apple now makes AirPods that do not need a Lightning port to charge; however, the company seems in no hurry to do the same with its (even more expensive) flagship wireless headphones. However, as a popular device repair YouTuber has demonstrated, it is possible for a user to end the frustration and make their AirPods Max into USB-C devices with a kit that is available to buy online.

A new leak from Weibo says smartphones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could debut in mid-October. These will likely be the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, as the company is often the first to debut new Qualcomm silicon.

The Moondrop MIAD 01 is one of the most distinctive Android devices of 2024 thus far. It has a 4.4mm headphone jack to go with the more conventional 3.5mm type. Furthermore, it seems it might be as appealing to teardown enthusiasts as well as audiophiles, and may, therefore, also be easier to repair than most modern smartphones.

The unofficial Star Wars holiday on May 4, which is eagerly awaited by fans every year, is also being celebrated by Apple this year with a thoroughly successful promo video for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, whose Precision Finding feature is perhaps not yet known to everyone.

A rumour says Baldur's Gate 3 will be the next AAA game to launch on Apple devices. It may debut on iPadOS and likely iOS sometime in early 2025.

Sennheiser's latest offers on products such as its flagship Momentum 4 wireless headphones or Ambeo-series soundbars beat those of Amazon, albeit for one day only. The premium brand's latest 25% off deals are only available for one day: today, May the Fourth 2024.

Hisense is offering new televisions that are flat and especially designed for wall mounting. Art can be displayed, making it a direct alternative to The Frame televisions from Samsung.

A dataminer has found a reference to 240 Hz support in the latest version of the Switch engine. Whether the Switch will be technically capable of this is questionable. However, this compatibility could give the Switch successor a 40FPS/120 Hz mode.

Powered by CNG (compressed natural gas), Bajaj Auto's new motorcycle is designed to offer a more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to petrol and diesel motorcycles, countering the rising price of fuel.

Tesla will be introducing a pay-to-unlock range scheme to give Model Y owners the option to cover up to 60 more miles on a charge with their current vehicle.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II has relatively modest requirements for its PC version. You can get away with a four-generation-old CPU and a three-generation-old GPU and still play the game at 1080p.

A new rumour says that Samsung plans to develop in-house GPUs soon. It may debut as early as 2026 alongside the Exynos 2600.

Microsoft has released a beta version of its Edge browser with a hard RAM limiter. This setting allows users to set the exact amount of RAM that Edge is allowed to use, helping reduce performance problems when multitasking heavily especially during gaming.

Based on recent leaks, Fujifilm seems to be replacing the drive dial on the X-T50 compact entry-level camera with a customisable film simulation dial. While this seems to have stirred up some ire online, it seems to be a way to differentiate the X-T50 from the likes of the X-S20 without hurting sales of either.

Volkswagen has announced that the Pro S version of the ID.3 electric car can get from 0 to 62 miles per hour (mph) thanks to a more powerful motor. It also has some of the marque's latest infotainment and UI features, and can also charge faster with battery pre-conditioning. It can also be configured with a Harman Kardon sound system.

Rumors of a successor for the U23 Pro have intensified with the discovery of a new HTC mobile device on one of Google's databases. The device seems to have made a potentially significant switch in terms of display type that may or may not work out for it. Then again, the Android smartphone's might have an edge over its rivals in terms of audio features.

A DIY hardware modder known as YesItsKira has modded the Asus ROG Ally and converted it into a Nintendo 3DS-like gaming handheld. The secondary DIY screen even closes like a clam, just like the classic console.

F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo was recently spotted with what appears to be an unreleased model of Apple’s iconic Beats Pill portable speaker, sparking rumours that the portable speaker lineup – discontinued since January 2022 – could see a revival soon. Two weeks ago, NBA player LeBron James was also seen with the same speaker.

Rumors suggest a new Anker PowerCore Fusion 10K with Built-In USB-C Cable is coming to the US. The multi-purpose product appears to combine a power bank with a charger, with foldable pins to make it easier to transport. Plus, an integrated display shows the remaining battery level.

TCL has released a new affordable smartphone that will directly take on the likes of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G. Arriving as the TCL 50 XL 5G, the smartphone runs Android 14 out of the box and retails for $159.99.

OnePlus is said to be developing a third Ace 3 smartphone called the Ace 3 Pro. Likely not launching until the summer, the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is rumoured to feature 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, a fresh look and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship mobile chipset.

Razer has turned its hand to virtual and/or augmented reality (VR/AR) with its latest accessory. Its new Adjustable Head Strap System is custom-made for the Meta Quest 3, and is backed to balance and stabilize the headset for any user, regardless of head size. It also has an optional Facial Interface to enhance comfort and prevent light-bleed.

The latest Lenovo LOQ 15 is on sale, with the maxed-out configuration seeing a hefty 31% discount. With this deal, the gaming laptop with the new Ryzen 7 8845HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of PCIe 4.0 storage is currently available at $883.19 on the official store.

The Acer Predator Triton 16 has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon after a generous 22% discount. The laptop comes with a 16-inch QHD+ display powered by an RTX 4070 laptop GPU alongside a Core i7-13700H CPU. Additionally, the machine features 1 TB of storage, 16 GB of DDR5 memory, an FHD webcam, and a backlit keyboard with per-key RGB.

Amazon is running a sale on some of Samsung's PCIe NVMe SSDs. The sale includes the popular 990 EVO, which has been discounted 47% to an all-time low price. Other SSDs on sale include drives from Samsung's 980 Pro and 990 Pro series.

The Y100 is Vivo's latest mid-range smartphone, following the releases of the V30e 5G, V30 SE and Y38 5G earlier this week. Despite retailing for equivalent to $216, the Vivo Y100 4G features hardware like a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W wired charging and a large AMOLED display that delivers a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,800 nits peak brightness.

New photos of the Vivo X100s have appeared online. Not only do they show the X100s in some detail, but they also confirm various device features and specifications.

We have yet another Spotify HiFi leak. The new tier was announced back in February 2021 and has yet to arrive. However, after some tweaking, a Redditor named OhItsTom could forcefully make the UI elements appear on the desktop and a few dialog prompts pop up on mobile. These suggest that the "Supremium" tier is still being worked on.

Amazon Prime Gaming has a good number of free games lined up for May 2024. Among all of them, Tomb Raider GOTY, Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars, and Chivalry 2 are now up for grabs, with Fallout 3 GOTY and many others set to be available soon.

The FDA has approved Apple's AFib detection software for use in clinical trials. The regulatory body adds that Apple's AFib history feature is the first digital health technology to qualify for its Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program, too.

Both the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro are edging closer to being released. While Xiaomi has not publicly commented on the availability of either yet, the pair have now been revealed on Geekbench and NBTC databases.

Natron Energy presented its battery cell back in 2021. Now the market launch is set to begin on a large scale. The performance data of the new type of battery is very remarkable.

Sony is adding four games to its gaming subscription in May. Soccer fans will be catered for in May with EA's FC24, cyberpunk fans will be delighted with Ghostrunner 2 and shooter fans will also be in for a treat with the Destiny 2 DLC "Lightfall". Tunic should be particularly appealing to those who enjoy the Zelda game principle.

Nuclear fusion is to be made more controllable with an elaborate measuring instrument. However, the expense and the rather simple measurement parameter involved also show that there is still a long way to go to achieve economic viability.