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BenQ has presented the SW242Q, a colour accurate monitor designed for professional use cases. As such, the BenQ SW242Q supports USB-C Power Delivery, an SDXC card reader and a KVM switch, among other features.

QLED, OLED, now PeLED. The new pixels do not promise better picture quality, but an all-round solution for smart and mobile devices. The functional principle is surprisingly simple, but makes numerous sensors superfluous.

Tesla's unfortunate autowiper function could be fixed with a rain sensor, but until its Vision-only solution pans out, it keeps adjusting the ways around its main problem with the windshield wipers.

Kobo offers various e-readers that can also be repaired. Instructions are available for those wishing to carry out the repairs themselves, and the corresponding spare parts can be easily purchased.

The Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro is a new single-board computer with strong processing capabilities and numerous connection options for external devices. Users will also benefit from the NPU and its AI computing power.

On May 15, Microsoft will remove eight games from the Xbox Game Pass. Until then, subscribers will still have the opportunity to play the games or buy them at a lower price with Microsoft's member discount.

With LTE and solar: The Eufy S330 is a new surveillance camera that operates autonomously. It is also said to offer high image quality and is able to move on its own. AI tracking is supported, allowing a large area to be covered with just one camera.

Fresh information about the Pixel 8a has surfaced online shortly before the device's release. Not only has Google's full product listing been revealed with the promise of '7 years of Feature Drops', but so has lower European pricing and a revised launch date.

The Chatreey F2M is a new mini PC that you can get from AliExpress for $501.54 with promo pricing applied. It’s the barebones version of the computer, and it packs an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor. Two other configurations are available, with the 32 GB RAM and 1 TB storage variant costing $680.40 during the promotional phase.

Nothing has already rolled out ChatGPT integration on its first two phones. The latest Phone 2a is now getting the AI chatbot integration through the new Nothing OS 2.5.5a update. This update also brings camera optimizations, battery improvements, and many other changes.

With the FA19, FiiO presents new flagship earphones that feature a total of ten BA drivers per ear to achieve an enormously detailed sound. The transparent, 3D-printed housing allows a view of the drivers.

Google is expected to debut the next version of Wear OS later this month during its I/O 2024 conference. In the meantime, one of its Wear OS OEMs has hinted that a 'new era' is on the horizon.

Huawei has released a HarmonyOS 4.2 beta update for some Watch 4 series smartwatch users in China. The change log notes several known features, seen with the new Watch 4 Pro Space Exploration edition wearable, like Health Glance 2.0. However, it also reveals other tools and improvements which users can expect in the future.

The 2023 Acer Nitro 16 with a Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU and RTX 4060 GPU has recorded a steep 23% price drop on Amazon. Aside from powerful mid-range internals, the laptop includes a 16-inch 1920x1200 resolution display, a 4-zone RGB keyboard, a 90 Wh battery, and a healthy port selection.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate is being updated to HarmonyOS 4.2. The latest software release brings a couple of new features and improvements to the smartwatch. However, many of the tools which users might have been expecting with the new OS have yet to arrive for this wearable.

Honor has offered up the Magic6 RSR globally, which it sells in Agate Grey and Frozen Berry colour options. Available exclusively with 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, the Porsche Design collaboration also contains a huge silicon carbon battery that can be recharged at suitably higher wattages.

Huawei has decided to release its latest camera focused globally, breaking from the convention of its recent flagship launches. Ditching the Pura 70 Pro Plus, the series consists of the Pura 70, Pura 70 Pro and Pura 70 Ultra outside China, with prices ranging from €999 to €1,499 for the Pura 70 Ultra.

YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead has learned that Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 series laptop chips may be delayed by a month or two. However, both the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 will launch with the same flagship GPU. The company is also considering GDDR7 memory for some of its laptop SKUs.

Nikon has designed a minimalist, limited-edition roll-top backpack in conjunction with Gaston Luga. Normally, the GL X Nikon backpack costs $199, but in a new collaboration promoting sustainability, the GL X Nikon bag comes bundled with the full-frame Nikon Zf, starting at $1,999 until June 30.

The founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has been sentenced to four months in prison for putting profits above the law. The company was found guilty of inadvertently helping fund various criminal activities around the globe. Zhao pleaded guilty on the last day of April and he now has to spend several months in prison in the United States in addition to paying hefty fines.

A noted X leaker says that Intel has changed its naming scheme for its Arrow Lake desktop processors. Unlike previous generation models, K and non-K variants will have different model numbers. For example, the Core i9 14900K and 14900 successors will now be called Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 9 275, respectively.

A regarded Apple analyst has shared initial expectations for Apple's next 'Ultra' branded smartwatch. Allegedly arriving this autumn, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is rumoured to be missing out on a redesign that is anticipated to debut with the Watch X.

Tesla is on a major restructuring and cost-cutting spree and, after it scaled down its Supercharger rollout ambitions, it may be time for the big gigacasting production plans to go.

The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 was released in early 2021, but thanks to a notable 40% discount at Costco, the 13-inch convertible remains a solid choice for budget-conscious laptop buyers who mostly use office applications.

Statcounter has published its latest report on Windows version market share. While it may sound surprising, even after around nine years of release, Windows 10 currently holds 70.03% of the market share. Windows 11, on the other hand, has seen another drop, from 26.68% in March to 25.65% in April.

Xbox is holding a new “Xbox Games Showcase followed by [REDACTED] Direct” in early June. The presentations are expected to highlight titles including this year’s Call of Duty. Per Xbox, the showcase will include games from Xbox Game Studios, Activision/Blizzard, Bethesda, and 3rd-party partners.

Fresh questions are being asked of the Rabbit R1 following allegations that it is an Android app. The Rabbit R1’s software was shown running on a Google Pixel 6A in a video, though the origins of the launcher APK are unclear. Rabbit’s CEO has responded to defend the R1’s hardware, priced at $199.

Asus officially unveiled the ExpertCenter PN65 back in January this year. The Intel Meteor Lake mini PC later went on sale in China, and now, the computer is available to purchase in the US. It’s the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H variant and is priced at $759.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) are discounted by 28% off their retail price on Amazon and Best Buy right now, putting them at their lowest price yet. The AirPods Pro 2 are ranked among the best wireless earphones today (specially for iPhone users) thanks to their stellar ANC, Adaptive Audio and spatial audio with head tracking.

The M19 is a 3.5-inch retro gaming handheld powered by a 3,000 mAh battery and a Rockchip RK3566 chipset. Available for under $55, the M19 has a bizarre control layout that goes against contemporary designs.

Bethesda announced a new update for Starfield. It adds numerous QoL improvements, such as a city map, new ship customization options and added difficulty modifiers. Users in the Steam beta channel can download it now.

The Galaxy F55 has broken cover again prior to its allegedly imminent launch. This time, it is depicted as a version of a smartphone already available in India, albeit one with a rear panel finished in vegan leather rather than glass. It also seems to have what seems to be Samsung's favorite new Qualcomm SoC for the mid-range market.

Amazfit has introduced a new smartwatch that it sells for under $60. Sold as the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity, the smartwatch supports Amazon Alexa natively, has an expansive display and should last for well over a week thanks to its lightweight OS and relatively large battery.

Vivo has augmented its V30 series of mid-range smartphones - just not in India as might be expected. Instead, the line's new SE 5G variant is destined for the Latin American market as its latest "Modern Design" smartphone. Its 120Hz display, attractive textured "Eco-Fiber Leather" finish and up-to-date SoC are contrasts to its budget internals.

According to new reports, the so-called Nintendo Switch 2 could prove more powerful in docked mode than previous rumours suggested. Unsurprisingly, the next-generation console will be unable to maintain its docked performance in handheld mode, though.

Asus launches two new routers within its TUF series. With these, the manufacturer is targeting video gamers. Users should not only benefit from a fast and wireless connection but high-performance wired networks are also supported depending on the model version.

In May, Microsoft is taking it easy with new additions to Xbox Game Pass. There are only four new games until May 14, but they are convincing: an AAA game from 2013, a popular indie title, and a new release that will be included in the gaming subscription right at its launch.

OnePlus has announced a Mother's Day sale with deals such as $70 off its new premium mid-range flagship the 12R. The OEM's first-gen foldable smartphone has an even better discount in North America; meanwhile, the brand is hinting at an intriguing offer on the same device on the European market.

AnTuTu has published its latest performance lists, consisting of the top 10 flagship and mid-range phones that performed the best throughout April. Like last month, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 dominates the new flagship list. The first phone on the list with MediaTek Dimensity 9300, on the other hand, has the fifth spot. As for the mid-range list, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is still going strong.

OpenELM, the newly-released family of gen AI models from Apple, is now available on Hugging Face. Using a maximum of 3 billion parameters or less, these models are the smallest and most efficient available – optimal for powering generative AI features on the iPhone 16 series.

According to a new report, Google will not be bringing any charging upgrades to its Pixel 7a successor. While the Pixel 8a was rumoured to support up to 27 W wired charging, it is now said to be topping out at 18 W 'fast' wired charging instead.

Google has now entered the launch month for the Pixel 8a, its final Pixel 8 release, before introducing up to four Pixel 9 smartphones this autumn. Reportedly, the Pixel 8a will cost even more than previously expected in Europe, unlike in North America. Google is said to be sweetening the deal with early launch discounts, though.

Vivo has begun teasing the release of the X100s and X100 Ultra, which it refers to as 'upcoming new X series products'. Likely arriving later this month sporting its new 'BlueImage' imaging engine, the pair can already be seen in a leaked render image that also contains a few camera clues about both devices.

The recently launched 55” Hisense U7N Series Mini-LED 4K QLED Google TV is now selling at a reduced price in the US. When it went on sale in mid-April, the new model was retailing for $799.99, a relatively low price for the feature set. The U7N is currently discounted at multiple retailers and comes with a free gift.

The $1 subscription offer for Starlink satellite Internet is available in select states with a monthly fee refund, while SpaceX has found a way to sell Starlink kits on the cheap.

Introduced at the end of January 2024, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is now $20 off on Amazon. However, this discount of just 8 percent is enough to bring the $249 list price down to the lowest level so far, allowing those interested to acquire this 105 W, 8-core, 16-thread desktop chip for just $229.

We recently had a leak on an upcoming Microsoft Xbox gaming handheld from Jez Corden, a reputed source for Xbox-related news. It suggested that the portable console is on track for a 2026 launch. Now, the company is fueling such rumors by sending out surveys asking what gaming handhelds the survey takers are using and whether they would consider buying another in the next five years.

The three-point turning abilities come with the newest Tesla software update, just as shown in the leaked Model 3 Performance test interface. Model Y needn't apply, though.

Philips Hue is pushing software version 1964061010 to the Hue Bridge. The latest update brings improvements to the smart home gadget, including a bug fix for an issue with some smart light connections. The company suggests that the device should receive the software automatically.

After revealing surprisingly strong data center sales in the first quarter, AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, also mentioned that the first Epyc Turin and Ryzen Strix samples are already reaching the company's partners. These Zen 5-based processors are expected to launch in the second half of 2024.