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Govee has revealed the upcoming Floor Lamp Pro. The model was shown alongside the recently launched Floor Lamp 2; the Pro has upgraded features like a higher peak brightness and the ability for the light to rotate. Plus, the base contains a Bluetooth speaker that can play music or white noise.

The Govee Floor Lamp 2 has been launched in the US, the EU and the UK. The new smart light is similar to the older Lyra model, with various upgrades like increased brightness and support for the Matter protocol. Other features of the RGBICWW lamp include preset scenes and a music sync mode.

A surprising discovery made in the data retrieved by the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission is the BH3 stellar black hole, located just 2,000 light years from Earth. No less than 33 times the size of the sun, BH3 is the largest of its kind in the Milky Way and the second one (by size) to be spotted so far.

GameSir X4 mobile game controller has launched in China, and it comes with Microsoft authorization. That means you get full support for Xbox Game Pass mobile streaming. The Backbone One alternative also has a replaceable button layout and offers "high playability" across different mobile titles.

Xiaomi has announced that customers who’ve pre-ordered the standard variant of the SU7 will be able to make changes to their cars for a limited time. However, the customizations could result in longer wait times for the EV as the company will recalculate the order delivery time. As a reference, the SU7 delivery times for the standard SKU currently sit between 13-16 weeks.

The dry cathode project that would produce a 4680 battery as envisioned on Battery Day has been very slow and expensive for Tesla. A lot of the people who worked on the cheap Model 2 are being let go, too.

After a test phase, plans are said to have matured to require users to pay after registering on X (formerly Twitter) before they are allowed to post. This was announced by Elon Musk himself, and he blames AI.

CFExpress Type A cards are an interesting competitor to SD cards, as they are also quite small but slightly thicker. OWC is now announcing new models with particularly high writing and reading speeds. The card also supports a minimum write rate of 400 MB/s.

Blackmagic has launched the Ursa Cine 12K, a feature-packed digital film camera for prosumer and professional cinematography. The Ursa shoots 12K up to 120 fps with 16 stops of dynamic range using a large-format sensor. Footage can be stored to 8TB of swappable storage, cloud-synced, or live-streamed from the camera, and reviewed on dual 5" FHD touchscreen LCD monitors.

Wireless charging via a smartphone's NFC chip could finally become a reality with Android 15. This would allow even inexpensive mid-range smartphones to be charged wirelessly, while wireless chargers could potentially become significantly smaller and cheaper.

Aside from crazy acceleration capabilities, bullet-proof glass and rust, the question is how practical a Cybertruck really is. RND took it for a test drive and wasn't entirely satisfied.

HP's EliteBook 635 Aero G11 is an ultra-light, yet extremely powerful notebook that packs an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, a 400 nits bright 16:10 display and a relatively wide range of connections into a chassis that weighs less than 1 kg.

The Raspberry Pi 400 packs a single-board computer into the housing of a keyboard. Together with the PiDock 400, users can quickly transform the compact PC into a laptop with a 13.3-inch 1080p display and a trackpad, although the dock does not have an integrated battery.

The Fimi Mini 3 is a new and cheap drone, positioned as a suitable alternative to competing drones from DJI. The model also promises high image quality and comes with a Sony sensor.

A new leak has now revealed early details of the upcoming Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro months ahead of their expected debuts. Said details include model numbers, codenames, and the identity of the more expensive Pro model.

Described as a device that aims "to redefine the essence of mobile photography," the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition launches today globally. While the United Kingdom store will not get it, this handset will be available at the Global, Europe, and Mexico stores. The price tag for the United States is a mere $779.

The Redmi K70 Ultra may be months away from release but a new leak has now revealed key specifications of the Redmi flagship smartphone, with performance seemingly being its priority.

The latest additions to ELEGOO's Saturn series have launched with cutting-edge features such as the Tilt Release Technology that might reduce print time and damage to the resulting model in the new top-end 4 Ultra. It also boasts a light source touted to yield smoother results and an AI-powered print-monitoring system.

One of Xiaomi's next POCO F6 series smartphones has turned up at a US regulatory body. Not only has the FCC confirmed that the POCO F6 Pro is a re-branded Redmi K70, but also that it will launch with a 5,000 mAh battery running Xiaomi HyperOS.

Geekom reportedly plans to launch a new mini PC called AE7 with a top-end processor from the AMD Phoenix line. To be specific, AndroidPC reports that it will feature AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, a powerful processor with a very capable Radeon 780M iGPU. To further enhance the gaming capabilities, it is said to sport USB4, which brings eGPU support.

The IKEA BRÄNNBOLL gaming furniture collection has been revealed before its launch later this year. The range will include a series of chairs, such as an inflatable model and another with an unusual spring-based structure. Other products in the line-up are a gaming station, storage solutions and accessories.

Samsung is rumored to introduce a new (or new-ish) line of Galaxy C-series Android smartphones in 2024. Its alleged inaugural member may have surfaced on Geekbench, thereby adding to the growing body of evidence that it does in fact exist and will be available soon. Should that be the case, it might debut with a 120Hz AMOLED display and 50MP main camera.

Reportedly, Samsung is still preparing to release a new cheaper Galaxy Watch smartwatch later this year running One UI. Contrary to a recent leak, this smartwatch is not expected to arrive as the Galaxy Watch FE. Reportedly, it could debut with a more familiar name instead, much like this year's refresh of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.

According to a new report, Google could become the first OEM to offer devices with the Samsung Exynos Modem 5400. Allegedly, the Exynos 5400 modem will arrive in this year's Pixel 9 series, which is now rumoured to contain four models by way of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as a future 5G Pixel tablet codenamed 'clementine'.

Tesla has announced a round of layoffs for 14,000 of its staff, including some high-ranking department heads. Its VP of Public Policy is leaving, or is being laid off ahead of the Robotaxi unveil, too.

Xiaomi HyperOS, first introduced with the Xiaomi 14 series in October last year, is reaching more and more previously released phones. The latest rollout is for the Mi 10 series, which has many smartphones launched in 2020. Worth noting that it's not the stable version of the custom Android skin. Instead, the update is an internal testing or beta version of the firmware.

The Sharp 2.0.2 Compact Dolby Atmos Soundbar, or HT-SB700, is now on sale in Europe. The new model is relatively cheap and offers a surround sound experience with support for Dolby Atmos. Other features include an HDMI eARC port, and a range of pre-sets such as Movie and Music.

Samsung has now confirmed that a new batch of older smartphones and tablets will soon be offered One UI 6.1 upgrades. Not only has the company revealed which models are eligible, but it has also outlined a rough release schedule.

Powkiddy is offering a new retro gaming handheld powerful enough to emulate most Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS and PlayStation 1 games. Sold as the Powkiddy RGB20SX, the compact gaming handheld has a 1:1 display, 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, a 5,000 mAh battery and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Kickstarter has suspended the Ringo smart ring crowdfunding campaign. A couple of days before the campaign was due to end, Kickstarter emailed backers to reassure them that pledges had been cancelled. In the statement, the company also hinted at why it had taken this action.

Just a week ago, Apple updated App Review guidelines, which opened the doors for retro game emulators to be officially listed. A Game Boy emulator named iGBA became the first to take advantage of this, but its time on the Apple App Store was short-lived. It got removed for spam and copyright violations.

On April 18, the developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance will unveil a new game. The well-known leaker Tom Henderson confirms the fans' suspicions - Kingdom Come: Deliverance is finally getting a sequel.

Radxa has released another single-board computer, this time one powered by a MediaTek Genio 1200 chipset promising official support until late 2028 at the earliest. The Radxa NIO 12L starts at $99 and features plenty of ports too, thanks to its 140 x 75 mm board size.

Apple's (allegedly) planned AI features expected to come with iOS 18 that have been mentioned a lot in the last few months will become official on June 10. The latest set of rumors claims that next-gen iPhones will not rely on cloud servers for AI tasks, relying entirely on the devices instead.

MINISFORUM has now begun selling its first Microsoft Surface Pro rival globally. Available for over a month at a discounted launch price, the MINISFORUM V3 ships with a detachable keyboard accessory and an active stylus, among other accessories, as well as an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and a 165 Hz display.

The Garmin System Software 15.08 is rolling out to several smartwatches. Previously seen as a beta update, the release brings a wide range of bug fixes to the wearables, tackling issues with workouts and battery estimates. Plus, the latest update brings new GPS firmware to some models.

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 powered by an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Ryzen 5 7640HS CPU, and 16 GB of DDR5 memory has dropped back down to $899.99 at Best Buy. In addition to the mid-range internals, the laptop brings a 16-inch 1200p display, a 4-zone RGB-backlit keyboard, and an 80 Wh battery.

The AI assistant "aider" is using ChatGPT 3.5 or 4 and can incorporate entire Git repositories into AI-based development. The open source tool is used in the terminal and should be able to perform commits independently with automatically generated descriptions.

The Tapo C125 AI Home Security WiFi Camera from TP-Link has arrived in Europe following its US launch last year. The model has a physical privacy shutter to give you peace of mind and various AI detection features. Plus, the model supports integrations with ecosystems, including Apple Home and Google Home.

Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity at any time of the day or night. But what was previously only possible in specific locations could soon be realised on a large scale thanks to new processes. The first companies are already demonstrating this. Critics, however, see risks in so-called enhanced geothermal technologies, such as an increased threat of earthquakes.

A simple spelling error in the source code of the Telegram Messenger Windows application let attackers bypass a security warning. This enabled the automatic execution of Python scripts after clicking on a link disguised as a video.

Dreame has launched the L10s Plus Self-Empty Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo globally. The new model has various upgrades on the older L10s Ultra, such as greater suction power and an enhanced mopping function. The product also has a self-emptying docking station for up to 90 days of hands-free cleaning.

A new 20,000mAh UGREEN power bank has been launched in the EU. The model can simultaneously charge three devices and offers up to 22.5W power output. Plus, the gadget features a built-in display to show your remaining battery, and protection against issues like overheating.

Microsoft's Visual Studio Code source code editor has been updated to version 1.88, adding new features such as scrolling synchronisation between windows and separate labels for opened editors.

Still stuck at the $569.99 list price, the venerable AMD Ryzen 9 5900X goes for $264.99 thanks to a 52% discount and an $8 coupon. However, any potential buyer should be aware that the average price, according to Camelcamelcamel, is just $287.19. Even more, this high-end processor will celebrate its fourth anniversary in November.

The Swiitol C18 Pro features a 50 mm 15-18 W laser that can engrave at speeds of up to 3,000 mm per min over a 400 sq.mm area. With improved focusing and safety features combined with mobile and desktop app control, the Swiitol C18 Pro is the perfect laser for hobbyists and pros alike and is now available with an exclusive discount code at an enticing price for a limited time.

Tesla considers the increased Full Self-Driving feature uptake from lowering its price sufficient, and stopped the free transfer offer that it recently launched. The FSD price cut has now arrived in Canada as well.

JMGO launched a new portable projector. The model has an internal battery and thus does not burden the batteries of connected devices. A strong color display is advertised.

Geekom has a new mini-PC in the pipeline. The Geekom XT13 Pro should impress with its strong performance and modern connections. This should also make it possible to connect several high-resolution screens.

A new and relatively cheap Bluetooth speaker from Xiaomi is now available for international customers outside China. A relatively long battery life is promised, and the device is IP certified against dust and water damage.