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May 26
The Galaxy F55. (Source: Samsung)

New vegan leather smartphone from Samsung tipped to launch at slightly questionable price in India

The Galaxy F55 5G is officially slated for an imminent launch on the Indian market. However, its pricing has allegedly leaked out in advance, hinting at sub-$400 levels of affordability for the new mid-tier Android smartphone. Then again, another new device from a different brand might be a better deal.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2024 18:17
New 2024.20 update enhances the adaptive headlights (image: Tesla)

Tesla quiets cabin A/C and updates adaptive headlights for cornering and highways ahead of summer road trips

Ahead of the summer family fun with long road trips queued up, Tesla is implementing changes that aim to make distance travel more comfortable at night and in hot weather.
Daniel Zlatev, 26 May 2024 17:38
The new Razr(?). (Source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

2024 Motorola foldable clamshell smartphone surfaces with predicted upgrade in new leak

Motorola is said to release a 2024 version of its mid-range Razr foldable clamshell smartphones with the same enlarged cover display as its flagship Razr Plus (or Razr+) counterpart, which would be an improvement on the current model. Now, this rumor might be confirmed as the OEM has registered a new device with authorities in China - one that deviates from typical premium specs in occasionally unusual ways.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2024 16:57
The OnePlus x Sharge Pouch. (Source: Sharge)

Sharge and OnePlus reveal pricing for impending 3-in-1 Pouch power bank

The OnePlus x Sharge Pouch is touted as an entire charging kit rather than a power bank, as it can also keep its own charger and cable on it at all times thanks to an innovative "co-engineered" design. The partners have announced the new accessory's price ahead of its imminent pre-orders, as well as a way to avoid paying all of it on that day.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2024 15:48
Stanford Engineers develop lightweight, holographic AR glasses powered by AI. (Source: Stanford)

Stanford Computational Imaging Lab engineers develop lightweight, AI-powered, holographic AR glasses prototype

Stanford Computational Imaging Lab engineers have developed a lightweight, AR glasses prototype. Key to this innovation is an AI-powered display that projects a 3D image through a thin, optical waveguide without using bulky lenses. This opens the door to commercial, holographic AR glasses that are lighter than currently available headsets
David Chien, 26 May 2024 07:50
AOOSTAR plans to launch AMD Radeon RX 7650M XT external GPU solution on July (Image source: AMD)

AOOSTAR teases external graphics card solution with unreleased AMD Radeon GPU

AOOSTAR, the company known for its extensive mini PC lineup, has teased a new external graphics card solution on its official Discord channel. The company said that the eGPU setup will come with an unreleased AMD Radeon GPU, the RX 7650M XT. It's set to launch in July, and there will be "several specifications" available.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 May 2024 06:11
Inconspicuous databases hide real treasures, such as evidence of a Tensor G5 manufactured at TSMC in the Pixel 10. (Image: Quadro_news)

Google Pixel 9 successor: First proof of a "Samsung-free" Tensor G5 chip in the Pixel 10

The first concrete indications of an chip overhaul after four Google Tensor generations have been discovered in an import/export database, but this will only come with the successor to the Pixel 9 in 2025. It is said to have nothing in common with Samsung's Exynos chipsets and will no longer be produced by Samsung, which has now been proven.
Alexander Fagot, 26 May 2024 04:20
May 25
The Pad 2. (Source: OPPO)

OnePlus Pad 2 Chinese analog charging tech and model number revealed in new leak

OPPO is projected to launch a third-gen flagship Android tablet in 2024, although it might debut outside China as the OnePlus Pad 2. The device has allegedly surfaced in a new tip ahead of this event , in a leak that might reveal if it will have a wired charging upgrade or not.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2024 21:34
The Nord CE4. (Source: OnePlus)

New Qualcomm chipset tipped to power the high-res display yet mid-range smartphones of the near future

Some of the newest Android smartphones on the market with the on-trend 1.5K OLED display type are powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 7 Plus (or 7+) Gen 3. However, according to a famous leaker, there is a new alternative on the way from that processor's own series. It is touted to drive screens of the same quality in new devices of appreciable portability and camera hardware.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2024 19:40
The 77-inch C3 OLED has experienced a substantial price cut on Amazon (Image: LG)

Deal | 77-inch LG C3 OLED drops by 43% on Amazon

Amazon has discounted the LG C3 TV to one of its lowest prices thus far, which makes the 77-inch OLED TV from the 2023 model year a much more attractive option than the very expensive and barely improved successor.
Enrico Frahn, 25 May 2024 19:07
The Fit SE Open Earbuds S31. (Source: 1MORE)

1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds 31: all day wear-ready earphones that start at under $45

The 1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds S31 are touted to pack all the best features of their immediate predecessors, their "enlarged" drivers and battery, Al-Powered Noise Cancelling Tech and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity included. However, they are touted to deliver even more Airy Comfort by being 30% lighter.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2024 19:02
LG UltraGear 48GQ900-B discounted down to $699.99 (Image source: LG)

Deal | Top-rated LG UltraGear 48GQ900-B 48-inch gaming monitor sees a massive $800 discount

The LG UltraGear 48GQ900-B gaming monitor is on sale. It's currently available on the official website for $699.99, which translates to a massive $800 discount from the regular price tag. The unit comes with a 48-inch OLED panel that features a 120 Hz refresh rate, 4K resolution, Nvidia G-Sync, and AMD FreeSync.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 May 2024 18:53
The X Fold3 Pro. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold3 Pro: Top-end foldable Android smartphone to hit global market from June 2024

Vivo has now confirmed that it will launch one of the most premium of its smartphones outside of China in 2024. The X Fold3 Pro is now officially slated to become India's "Best Fold Ever" in the coming weeks. It is also backed to support AI from Google on its release to its new market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2024 18:17
Developer runs Windows 11 Recall feature on a system that doesn't have a Snapdragon X series processor (Image source: Microsoft)

New Windows 11 AI feature Recall runs on CPUs other than Snapdragon X series

Microsoft has introduced a new range of Copilot Plus PCs powered by the Snapdragon X series processors. Thanks to the powerful NPU, these systems are directly compatible with many new Windows 11 AI features, including Recall. But it seems that you don’t actually need a new ARM-based CPU from Qualcomm to run it.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 May 2024 16:23
Pironman 5 makes Raspberry Pi 5 look like a gaming PC (image source: SunFounder)

Pironman 5 transforms Raspberry Pi 5 into a mini gaming PC

Pironman 5 is a DIY small tower PC-like enclosure for the Raspberry Pi 5. It has two RGB fans, a cooler with a PWM fan, and PiP HAT+ expansion board support that allows NVMe SSD installation. There's also a small LED on the front that shows vital info. With everything in place, the overall SBC setup looks pretty much like a mini gaming PC.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 May 2024 15:02
The Warhammer Skull Festival runs on both Steam and Epic until May 30th. (Source: Steam)

Popular Warhammer 40,000 strategy game free for a short time, otherwise costs $40

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a turn-based strategy game with the special 4x principle. As part of the Warhammer Skull Festival, gamers can pick up the game for free and at the same time secure great discounts on many other Warhammer games - both on Steam and at Epic.
Marius Müller, 25 May 2024 14:21
Chivalry 2 is on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5 and Xbox Series X/S as well as Xbox One and offers full cross-play support. (Source: Epic)

Leak reveals Epic's next free game

According to reliable leaker Billbil-kun, Epic will be giving away a popular medieval game next week.
Marius Müller, 25 May 2024 14:20
A solar module can generate significantly more electricity on a bright ground. (Image: University of Ottawa)

Solar cells more effective with adapted background, especially in the north

Great technical solutions or innovations are not always necessary to increase the output of solar systems. Instead, more electricity can be generated with minimal effort, which works better in poor conditions.
Mario Petzold, 25 May 2024 13:47
AMD's upcoming laptop CPUs will launch with a new naming scheme (image via AMD)

AMD Strix Point CPUs rumoured to launch as Ryzen AI 300 series

AMD has a last-minute rename planned for its Strix Point laptop processors. The flagship-out SKU could be called the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Its non-HX counterpart might go by Ryzen AI 9 365.
Anil Ganti, 25 May 2024 12:36
Google Play logo (Source: Google)

Google labeled "an illegal monopolist" by US federal judge

After Epic Games' unexpected win, veteran antitrust US federal judge James Donato is now taking the story one step further by asking Google to calculate the costs incurred by allowing the Epic Games Store inside the Google Play Store, as well as providing catalog access and library porting rights. Google must reply by June 24th.
Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2024 12:34
Sacramento firefighter putting out a Tesla (image: SFD)

Tesla busts the myth of common electric car fires

Self-combusting batteries on Teslas and other electric cars are very hard to put out with regular firefighting methods and demand much longer dousing with water than usual. These are not common incidents, though.
Daniel Zlatev, 25 May 2024 11:11
Asus recently found itself in hot water over an incident involving an RMA of an ROG Ally gaming handheld. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus responds yet again, retools warranty process to address major concerns raised by GamersNexus ROG Ally repair debacle

After missing the mark in its initial response to the damning Gamers Nexus report highlighting major shortcomings in Asus's warranty process for the YouTube outfit's ROG Ally, Asus has responded with more sweeping changes to its RMA process.
Julian van der Merwe, 25 May 2024 09:16
Samsung plans to launch "Slim" versions of its foldables next year (image via Smartprix)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim and Galaxy Z Flip6 Slim reportedly in the works for an early 2025 launch

Multiple sources have stumbled upon what look like "Slim" versions of Samsung's upcoming foldable. The Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim is said to launch without S Pen support, but the Galaxy Z Flip6 Slim is mostly identical to its non-Slim counterpart, at least in terms of hardware.
Anil Ganti, 25 May 2024 08:52
Apple is said to be planning a MacBook in the style of the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Apple reportedly developing MacBook with 20-inch folding display at high prices

The development of the first MacBook with a foldable display is apparently progressing. According to the latest information from the supply chain, the device may come onto the market next year and be based on the Apple M5.
Hannes Brecher, 25 May 2024 05:04
The XPS 13 is one of Dell's first notebooks with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. (Image: Dell)

Apple iPad Pro display technology in a laptop for the first time: Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite utilizes tandem OLED panel

Dell only announced its first laptop with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip, namely the XPS 13 (9345), on Monday. The company has now confirmed that the device will be the first laptop in the world to be delivered with a tandem OLED display like in the new Apple iPad Pro.
Hannes Brecher, 25 May 2024 04:35
Performance of Snapdragon X Elite shown during MS Build 2024 session. (Source: Qualcomm)

Demonstration of a Snapdragon X Elite system at a Microsoft Build 2024 session provides insight into actual performance of Snapdragon Oryon CPU

Demonstration of a Snapdragon X Elite system at a Microsoft Build 2024 session has provided insight into the actual performance of the Snapdragon Oryon CPU powering CoPilot+ laptops launched this year. During the session, a Blender Classroom benchmark was run, allowing for rough performance comparisons to current Intel and AMD systems.
David Chien, 25 May 2024 00:16
May 24
The download of Software Version 19.18 can be triggered manually by tapping 'Check for Updates' within the Forerunner 965's settings menu. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 965 gains over a dozen refinements with new stable update

The Forerunner 965 has received another batch of improvements courtesy of a new stable software update. Totalling over a dozen, the changes include several bug fixes as well as a handful of new features.
Alex Alderson, 24 May 2024 23:49
The Redmi 13 4G resembles plenty of other recent Xiaomi Redmi smartphones. (Image source: PassionateGeekz)

Xiaomi Redmi 13 4G: New affordable smartphone leaks with 108 MP camera and unreleased MediaTek chipset

Xiaomi is working on releasing a follow-up to last year's Redmi 12 4G. Based on various sources, Xiaomi is targeting a sub-€200 launch price for the Redmi 13 4G, despite including a large battery capacity, a 90 Hz display and a 108 MP primary camera.
Alex Alderson, 24 May 2024 23:44
The Duo is a new product category for GPD. (Image source: GPD - edited)

GPD Duo: GPD teases new OLED laptop with dual display layout

GPD has provided early details about its first foray into the world of dual display laptops. Apparently, the GPD Duo will be a 'world's first' thanks to its pair of OLED displays.
Alex Alderson, 24 May 2024 23:31
The Fairphone 5 has been officially added to the LineageOS 21 supported devices list. (Image source: LineageOS / Daniel Schmidt - edited)

Fairphone 5 gets Android 14 via custom ROM before official version lands

LineageOS 21 has launched for the repair-friendly Fairphone 5, making it yet another custom ROM to beat the original OEM to the Android 14 punch. Unlike most other Android makers, though, Fairphone welcomes bootloader unlocking and custom ROM support.
Julian van der Merwe, 24 May 2024 23:13
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight has droped to $99 at Best Buy (Image: Logitech)

Deal | Logitech G Pro X Superlight wireless gaming mouse gets massive discount

The wireless Logitech gaming mouse has hit one of its lowest price points ever as Best Buy currently grants a huge 38% discount on the white color variant of the G Pro X Superlight.
Enrico Frahn, 24 May 2024 21:00
Rokid AR Lite to be available on Kickstarter on May 27 (image source: Rokid)

Rokid AR Lite launches soon as first AR glasses with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

Announced in April of this year, Rokid AR Lite, the first AR glasses powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, will be available on Kickstarter on May 27. With that SoC, the suite brings the same level of power and versatility that you would find in mid-range smartphones. The launch price is $749, with early adopters having the chance to get it at $499.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 May 2024 20:09
An iPad Air X-ray. (Source: Creative Electron via iFixit)

iPad Air 13 (M2) proves iFixit reparability lightweight following teardown

Apple's latest iPad Air has upgraded to the M2 chipset as well as the same 11- and 13-inch size options as its Pro counterpart. It has also now grabbed more of the vlogging spotlight for itself - courtesy of teardown experts iFixit. The tablet was, quite ironically, found to be no lighter or easier to get into than the new Pro 13.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2024 19:58
Steam Deck now has an even bigger verified game library than Nintendo Switch (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Steam Deck now offers 29% larger verified game library than Nintendo Switch

Just recently, Steam Deck passed the 14,000 games milestone, but Valve has made another push toward sweetening the current game library. In just 70 days since the last milestone, it got almost 200 new titles rated, making the gaming handheld gain a 29% lead over Nintendo Switch in terms of verified playable games.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 May 2024 19:02
An X-series flagship. (Source: Honor)

Honor tipped to launch new smartphone with on-trend screen type, tough build, large battery and tiny price

Honor's X series of Android smartphones already targets more affordable segments of the market with surprisingly powerful specs and features. The OEM is now tipped to go even further along those lines with a new variant with a camera hump normally seen in more premium devices, not to mention a front panel type already often touted as the next big thing in display technology.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2024 18:59
The Forerunner 265 remains the mid-range option among Garmin's Forerunner portfolio. (Image source: Garmin)

Forerunner 265: Garmin offers up new features and bug fixes via latest stable update

One of Garmin's current mid-range smartwatches is eligible for a new stable update. Available to download now, the update fixes plenty of outstanding bugs while also providing a few new features like a Jet Lag Adviser glance screen.
Alex Alderson, 24 May 2024 18:38
The Forerunner 255 has gained plenty of new features with its latest stable update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new Forerunner 255 stable update with support for new Garmin Messenger app and Find My Phone feature

Garmin has introduced a new stable update for the Forerunner 255, which is now rolling out as Software Version 19.18. Not only has the Forerunner 255 received several bug fixes, but it has also gained multiple new features like support for Garmin's Find My Phone feature.
Alex Alderson, 24 May 2024 18:35
Motorola will likely offer the Moto G85 in more than the single colour shown below. (Image source: Tool Junction  - edited)

Motorola Moto G85 shown in first render images with modernised design and new display

Motorola has not officially announced a Moto G84 successor yet. Nonetheless, render images of the Moto G85 have leaked online in which various design changes can be seen like the adoption of a curved display.
Alex Alderson, 24 May 2024 18:31
GeForce Game Ready Driver 555.85 downloading in the Nvidia app (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 555.85 sports support for 11 new G-Sync Compatible displays and more

This week's new GeForce Game Ready Driver package is labeled 555.85 and comes with a rich set of changes, including optimizations for no less than four new titles (including F1 24, set to launch on May 28th), support for an additional 11 G-Sync Compatible displays, as well as optimal settings for four games.
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2024 18:26
The Envision's design matches that of Unistellar's popular smart telescopes (Image source: Unistellar)

Smart AR binoculars for stargazing and outdoor exploration unveiled by Unistellar

Unistellar, known for its smart telescopes, will soon be launching the Envision, a pair of AR-infused smart binoculars that overlay contextual information like paths and landmarks over a landscape, or constellations and planets in the night sky, even guiding the viewer’s eye towards nearby points of interest. The Envision will be launched on Kickstarter for a limited introductory price of $599.
Vishal Bhardwaj, 24 May 2024 18:01
The OnePlus Open. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus tipped to release second-gen foldable smartphone with upgraded build and display tech

OnePlus is now believed to wait until 2025 to announce its next foldable Android smartphone. However, it might be worth the wait, according to a typically knowledgeable leaker. The "Open 2" is projected to launch with potentially critical design improvements that might boost the device's durability while retaining a slim profile and in-demand camera hardware.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2024 17:54
The Anbernic RG Cube will run Android 13 out of the box. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG Cube officially unveiled as company confirms key specs in first promo video

The Anbernic RG Cube is finally official following a spate of leaks. Taking after the Powkiddy RGB30 but with the hardware from the Anbernic RG556, the Anbernic RG Cube should be one of the most powerful 1:1 gaming handhelds when it launches running Android 13 backed by a Unisoc Tiger T820 chipset and 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM.
Alex Alderson, 24 May 2024 17:51
An estimate by Bloomberg and other analysts put Valve's value at around 7.7 billion US dollars in 2022. (Source: Steam)

Microsoft is rumored to be planning the acquisition of Valve for 16 billion dollars

A rumor is currently doing the rounds that Microsoft wants to make a purchase offer of 16 billion US dollars to Steam operator Valve. However, there are good reasons to doubt the veracity of this statement.
Marius Müller, 24 May 2024 15:50
CAMM2 DDR5 RAM comes to desktop PCs (Image Source: MSI)

MSI to showcase world's first PC motherboard with CAMM2 DDR5 RAM support at Computex

The industry is getting ready to say goodbye to SO-DIMM and welcome CAMM2 as the DDR RAM form-factor of choice. We have already seen Lenovo adopting CAMM2 on select laptop models this year, and now MSI is first to show a desktop motherboard compatible with the new standard at Computex.
Bogdan Solca, 24 May 2024 15:50
AYANEO is now offering three models with AMD's Ryzen 7 8840U. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO releases three new refresh gaming handhelds with powerful AMD APUs shortly before ASUS ROG Ally X announcement

ASUS is set to shake up the gaming handheld market again with the introduction of the ROG Ally X. Stealing a march on ASUS somewhat, AYANEO has decided to release updated multiple members of its existing gaming handheld product stack, which it has upgraded to AMD's Hawk Point architecture. Starting between $699 and $999, the refreshed AYANEO KUN, AYANEO AIR 1S and AYANEO 2S will all begin shipping this summer.
Alex Alderson, 24 May 2024 15:31
Spotify Car Thing to be e-waste on December 9th, 2024 (Image source: Spotify)

Spotify Car Thing will no longer be a thing at the end of this year

The Spotify Car Thing came into existence in April 2021, with the company offering the device on an invite-only basis. It later saw a wider release, with sales kicking off in February 2022. But it went out of production five months later, and now, it is heading towards being an e-waste in December of this year.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 May 2024 14:25
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E starts at $39,995 for the Select trim with 250 miles of range. (Source: Ford)

2024 Mustang Mach-E deal: Ford beats Tesla's recent Model Y offer with 0% APR in some US states

The Ford Mustang Mach-E for 2024 is now much easier to own for residents of a number of US states thanks to a new 0% interest deal. Until July 8, buyers can now get the 2024 Mustang Mach-E for 0% APR for 48 months, matching the APR rate that Ford is already offering on the 2023 model.
Fawad Murtaza, 24 May 2024 14:20
Xiaomi has unveiled the Outdoor Camera Solar Panel (BW Series). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals new solar panel accessory on global website

Xiaomi has listed the new Outdoor Camera Solar Panel (BW Series) on its global website. The product is designed to prolong the runtime of smart home security cameras like the upcoming Outdoor Camera BW500. The solar panel’s connection point is weatherproof, and it comes with a range of accessories.
Polly Allcock, 24 May 2024 12:30
The Minisforum AtomMan G7 Pt is a high-end mini PC packing a Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU and a RX 7600M XT GPU. (Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum unveils the all-AMD AtomMan G7 Pt mini PC with a 16-core Ryzen 9, RX 7600M XT discrete GPU, and up to 96 GB of memory

Minisforum recently unveiled its latest offering in the AtomMan lineup, the G7 Pt high-end mini PC featuring the beastly 16-core Ryzen 9 7945HX processor paired with up to 96 GB of DDR5-5200 memory, and unlike the previously launched Core Ultra 9-powered X7 Ti, the G7 Pt boasts an RX 7600M XT discrete GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Sambit Saha, 24 May 2024 12:19
The Philips Hue Bright Days sale offers 30% off a range of smart lights. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Deal | Philips Hue Bright Days Sale arrives with up to 30% off

Philips Hue has launched the 2024 Bright Days sale globally. Customers are offered a 30% discount when they mix and match two or more products from the range, which includes bulbs, lamps and accessories. Plus, customers in the US and Canada can get deals on top-selling smart lights like the Play gradient lightstrip.
Polly Allcock, 24 May 2024 11:48

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