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AYANEO has revealed plans to refresh its AIR 1S gaming handheld. Previously available with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, the AYANEO AIR 1S will soon be sold with the nominally more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 8840U instead.

AYANEO's Retro Power Bank has been a long time coming. Announced in November 2023 with Nintendo SNES design leanings, details about the Retro Power Bank have been sparse since. AYANEO has finally confirmed initial specifications and launch plans now, though.

SpaceX has started sending emails to Starlink satellite Internet subscribers that their roaming plan price will double. For new subscribers, the Starlink price increase is immediate.

AYANEO has finally provided more details about the long-awaited Pocket DMG. Full of surprises, the Pocket DMG will go toe-to-toe with the best Android gaming handhelds around thanks to a flagship chipset. The Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 will be joined by an OLED display too, as well as a strange controller layout.

Initially released at the end of April 1997, Winamp has been intermittently dormant for nearly a decade ever since. The latest stable release is one year old and carries the 5.9.2 version number. A new Winamp version, described as "the best player to listen to all types of audio," is set to arrive on the 1st of July.

The Pocket Micro is AYANEO's smallest gaming handheld announced to date. Sporting a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and the secondary display from the AYANEO FLIP DS, the Pocket Micro also leans heavily on the design of the classic Game Boy Micro.

The AM01S is AYANEO's latest mini-PC. Following in the footsteps of the AM01 and AM02, the AM01S utilises AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 9 8845HS APUs with a flip-up display that supports multiple angle adjustments.

AYANEO has revealed more details about the AG01, its first eGPU. Based on the same laptop GPU as the GPD G1 and ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU, the AYANEO AG01 contains a plethora of ports and an M.2 2280 slot, among other features.

Asus has issued a statement regarding its warranty repair processes and communications after massive backlash over unnecessarily charging for unwanted repairs and using unrelated wear and tear to blame consumers and deny warranty repairs. While the company says it will address the “gaps” in said RMA communications, Asus shirks responsibility for pressuring customers into repairs they didn't want.

In addition to a good-looking QHD OLED display and RTX 4070 dGPU, the coveted Asus gaming laptop features the new Intel Ultra 9 185H with 16GB RAM as well as a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.

In the future, smartwatches may be able to produce holographic 3D effects. LG has showcased a mini display that combines OLEDoS and light field technology. Notebookcheck.com was on site for a first look, which unfortunately can only be described.

The first over-ear headphones from Sonos are set to be launched in a few days. Extensive leaks now reveal official marketing material, the price and launch date as well as the complete specs of the high-end headphones.

Samsung is attempting to create a somewhat more eye-catching look with the Galaxy F55 5G, as the mid-range smartphone comes with a leather back in either black or orange.

Apple is supposedly installing a new battery with a higher energy density in the iPhone 16 Pro Max for the first time before utilizing the technology for all four models in the iPhone 17 series next year. One analyst describes a number of advantages that the new battery could offer.

Kia's upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted in the US, giving us a glimpse at what to expect from the Korean carmaker's foray into Ford's home ground. The new Kia EV looks like it has more than a dash of the EV9's styling cues, and, while it has previously been confirmed for a US launch, this is the first time a prototype has been spotted on US soil.

Google’s Wear OS 5 Developer Preview is now available, confirming a range of new features for the upcoming operating system. Several optimizations, including a new Watch Face Format, are said to improve the battery life of wearables. Other tools include advanced running metrics and data export options.

Epson has launched a new smart home projector in China, the CH-TW5750. The 3LCD model provides up to 2,700 ISO lumens brightness and a maximum image size of 200 inches (~510 cm). While the projector offers optical zoom and voice command, it lacks one key feature.

ASUS is a few days away from officially unveiling the Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5597QA). In the meantime, a renowned leaker has published promotional images, as well as more device specifications for the upcoming Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite showcase.

Sony has showcased a supermicrosurgery robot with 4K 3D cameras and OLED displays to assist surgeons during operations on the smallest of blood vessels and tissues. Automatic instrument exchange eliminates the need for an assistant to hand over surgical tools, speeding up surgeries.

Motorola has not yet said anything official about releasing a Moto G84 successor. Nonetheless, evidence of the company having prepared the Moto G85 has turned up on Geekbench. Potentially, the Motorola Moto G85 could showcase the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 3, an unreleased chipset as it stands.

Electric cars with sodium-ion batteries can hit the proverbial 300 miles of range at a cost lower than the current cheapest iron phosphate batteries that are in the Model Y and Model 3.

As per the usual timeline, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to launch sometime this October. But it’s not the only flagship chip expected to use the 3 nm process. Samsung will also reportedly be bringing its Exynos 2500 with the same process design, and according to the latest leak, it will apparently be outclassing Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship SoC in terms of power efficiency.

While Sony offered a selection of PlayStation 2 games on PS4, PS5 users have yet to receive the same treatment. However, it seems that native emulation of PS2 games on the newest gaming console will be available very soon, as the port of a 2002 classic game for PlayStation 2 has appeared on PSN servers, and it’s about to drop for the last two Sony consoles.

Anker appears to be about to launch a new desktop charging accessory: the Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports, GaN). Details about the product were shared in a post on Reddit and a supporting document on the Anker website. The device resembles the Anker 525 Charging station, offering multiple 100W USB-C ports.

Amazfit Falcon and T-Rex Ultra smartwatch users are being offered access to a Zepp OS 3.5 beta testing program. In return for early access to the latest OS, customers are asked to provide feedback on their experience. Several new features are included in the update, such as an HRV app and contour line maps.

Looking Glass factory has just released two new 16- and 32-inch ‘holographic’ monitors that can display 3D content to multiple viewers at once without requiring a special glasses or headset. The monitors are largely intended for professional and commercial applications, and are available in either landscape or vertical oriented versions.

Nine months after Project IDX was first unveiled, Google's web-based development environment is now available to the public as an open beta. This marks the end of the waiting list for Project IDX, which enables cross-platform development for the web, Android and iOS directly in the browser.

Tesla may soon use a data center located in China to process the data needed for the company's self-driving software. While Tesla currently assesses data for EVs it sells in China, this move could allow the company to transfer driver data out of China and into other regions to train AI, a first for the nation's automotive industry.

The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is receiving its first update shortly after its global launch. Like other recent releases, software version 4.2.0.139 is a HarmonyOS 4.2 update, bringing a couple of optimizations to the wearable. These focus on the smartwatch's user interface and system stability.

TCL has launched the QM8 as part of its 2024 line-up, which also includes the QM7 and the 115-inch QM89. The model has a Mini LED panel and is said to be significantly brighter than its predecessor. Other features include built-in 2.1.2 channel speakers and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.

Details about Weibu's GP10 handheld console powered by an unspecified Intel Lunar Lake processor were leaked on the official Computex site. Looks like we could see an early preview of the upcoming Core Ultra 200V CPUs at Computex this June, although these chips will likely launch this fall.

AYN Technologies has confirmed that its next Android gaming handheld is only a few days away from being released. Not only has the company an earlier than anticipated launch date, but it has also outlined initial launch price discounts.

Samsung didn't miss the chance to slam on Apple's controversial iPad Pro ad, which shows an industrial press crushing different creative tools. The Samsung ad, although trying to be subtle, says, "Creativity cannot be crushed" with the caption, "We would never crush creativity."

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16, Gen 9) with a Ryzen 7 8845HS Hawk Point APU and an RTX 4070 GPU is currently on sale at a substantial $509 off the list price. Additionally, with 16 GB of upgradable DDR5 memory, 1 TB of storage, and a 165 Hz 16-inch panel, the machine has all the markings of a solid mid-range gaming laptop.

Samsung is still roughly two months away from presenting its next-generation smartwatches. In the meantime, a typically reliable source claims that Samsung will use the Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch7 Pro and Galaxy Watch7 Ultra to deliver its first 3 nm chipset, which is tentatively called the Exynos W1000.

The Decathlon Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S is now on sale in Europe. The model follows the launch of the more expensive E-FEEL 900 S Team Edition, with a different drivetrain and suspension. Other features include a 630Wh battery and a Shimano display with Bluetooth connectivity.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 13R in China with a starting price tag of CNY 1,399 (around $193). Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Other than that, the Android phone has a dual camera setup on the back, a 6.79-inch 120 Hz screen on the front, and boots HyperOS.

The Rogbid Smart Ring 3 has appeared in a listing on the company’s global website. The wearable is said to be able to track health metrics such as body temperature and provide fitness tracking and remote phone controls. However, there are a few factors you might want to consider before making a purchase.

Rockstar Games is planning to release GTA VI before 2025 comes to a close according to the latest earnings report from Take-Two Interactive Software, the parent company of Rockstar. This negates a past rumor which alleged that the game could be pushed back to 2026.

Dell has presented the new XPS 13 9340, a super compact laptop—in everyday use, however, the new design requires a few compromises to be made. The manufacturer has brought on some unnecessary issues in the shape of its capacitive touchbar, in particular. Furthermore, the base display has massively failed to produce the brightness which is advertized.

Version 1.49 of the Eclipse Theia development platform has been released, with 53 pull requests incorporated into the update. New features include support for dev containers, a Docker image for the Theia IDE and the so-called Dirty Diff Peek View.

According to new leaks, Xiaomi is set to further improve the main camera on its next-gen flagship smartphone model. Supposedly, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be equipped with a sensor even bigger than the type 1-inch one on the 14 Ultra.

The BMAX I11 Power is a new tablet with an up-to-date operating system and a cellular connection. The features are quite decent and the price is relatively low. Fast charging is supported.

The soundcore P30i are new and affordable wireless headphones that feature active suppression of ambient noise. The charging case of the headphones can also be used as a stand for a smartphone.

The Apple M4 is currently only available in the iPad Pro, a 5.1 mm thin tablet without active cooling. A test with liquid nitrogen reveals how much performance Apple is potentially losing by not installing a fan.

Lenovo has launched the 2024 Xiaoxin Pad Studio with a focus on meeting entertainment and productivity needs. The Android tablet packs MediaTek Helio G99, paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It has Dolby Atmos, a JBL-tuned speaker setup, Hi-Res Audio, a large 11.5-inch screen, and support for stylus and keyboard.

Google I/O is over, but Made By Google is still yet to come. Four Pixel 9 phones, including the Pixel Fold 2, are expected at the latter launch event later this year. Based on the Tensor G4, a substantial redesign is probable, but the cameras are unlikely to change much, as a leaker recently reported. Hence, the Pixel 10 is likely to be exciting, especially in regard to the Tensor G5.

The thinnest Apple product of all time - according to the manufacturer - inevitably raises questions about its durability in everyday life given the Bendgate drama with the iPhone 6, which happened exactly 10 years ago. The first YouTube videos investigate exactly this, subjecting four Apple tablets to a bend-test: alongside new 11-inch iPad Pro and 13-inch iPad Pro with OLED display and Apple M4 chip, the two predecessors from 2022 also undergo quite an ordeal.

Three major leaks have revealed the design and key specs of the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G, a brand new mid-range smartphone that boasts a 6,000 mAh battery, a 5 nm ARM chip and a modern design with a flat frame.

The Google Pixel 8a offers numerous AI camera features, but the camera hardware remains unchanged from the Pixel 7a. As an analysis by DxOMark shows, the software optimizations are not enough to keep up with the more expensive Pixel 8.