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The Decathlon Riverside ETR 500 is a new mid-range e-bike, now available in one European country. The model is available in “Men’s” and “Women’s” versions, with different frame styles and saddles. Other features include a Bosch motor, SR Suntour suspension and a handlebar-mounted display.

AMD is expected to release new RDNA 4 GPUs sometime later this year. Based on the Navi 48 and Navi 44 chips, RDNA 4 reportedly won’t have any high-end offerings as the company is focusing primarily on RDNA 5. A new rumor posted on Chiphell claims that the RDNA 5 is similar to the Zen series in its design ambition.

Clean electricity generation paired with the first grid-level sodium battery energy storage system can bring costs down to just $0.028 per kWh. The 10 MWh storage capacity is executed with sodium-ion cells that can be charged in just 12 minutes.

Realme offers new headphones with strong ANC at a relatively low price. They support LHDC 5.0 and also have low latency, as well as IP certification.

The Asus Gaming A16 Advantage Edition comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a Radeon RX 7700S dedicated GPU. It also has decent connectivity options, including a USB 4 port, while its 16-inch IPS display can reach up to 165 Hz.

Ford's Model e division is now losing over $100,000 per EV sold. As a result, the carmaker is looking to scale back EV production, according to industry insiders who claim Ford has cut back on battery orders significantly.

The Umidigi G6 5G is a new smartphone with a night vision camera and modern cellular connectivity standards. NFC is also on board for contactless payments.

Xiaomi has launched its first 8 MP indoor security camera, the Smart Camera C700. Among other things, it offers 4K HDR, local AI and storage as well as night vision and HyperOS at a reasonable price.

Now that Apple currently has the best OLED displays in tablet format with the new M4 iPad Pro models, the next development step may be due in September 2024, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro. A leaker claims to have learned that significant progress can be expected, particularly in terms of brightness.

The Air2 Ultra is a thin smartphone with protection against damage caused by dust, water and drops. The model has solid features and a fingerprint sensor is integrated into the display.

Garmin has pushed a new update for the Fenix 7 and Epix 2. Also available across other flagship smartwatches like the Enduro 2 and Quatix 7, Beta Version 17.17 introduces several refinements, including one focused on improving Garmin's Outdoor Maps+ experience.

The Xperia 1 VI is nearing its full reveal, which Sony has scheduled for May 15. In the wake of numerous leaks concerning Sony's next flagship, Sony has now hinted at a few new features in a series of teaser videos.

Leaker @MysteryLupin has shared new details about the ROG Ally X, ASUS' next Windows gaming handheld. While ASUS will not reveal more about the ROG Ally X until next month at Computex 2024, @MysteryLupin has outlined key specifications, the new device's colourway and US launch pricing.

OnePlus Pad, launched last year as a premium Android tablet, is on sale on the official store. While this deal is active, you can score the tab with the Magnetic Keyboard bundled for free at just $399.99. That’s a generous $229.99 discount for the entire package.

KIWI design touts its latest Made for Meta accessory as the best (and possibly best-lit) new way to store and/or display one of the OEM's VR headsets. The stand also functions as a charger and controller stand for either the Quest 2, 3 or Pro, and has a number of multi-color RGB pre-sets.

Recent reports claimed Samsung could launch the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip6 in certain regions with its in-house Exynos 2400. A new leak now says otherwise, however, mooting the foldable to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 exclusively.

Xiaomi has typically launched its foldable phone for the year in August. According to a new leak, however, the Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip may be set to debut even earlier this year.

Apple is now believed to integrate a chatbot into its next version of iOS, slated to debut with the iPhone 16 line-up later in 2024. The new feature is apparently more likely than ever to be ChatGPT, or based thereon, as the Cupertino giant allegedly draws closer to an agreement with its first third-party AI partner.

The Decathlon Riverside ETR920 is a new e-bike on sale in Germany. The SUV trekking model features a Bosch drive and smart system with the accompanying eBike Flow app. The 10-speed model is equipped with SR Suntour suspension, a Bosch display and various accessories like mudguards and a luggage rack.

Vivo will release a global edition of a new top-end foldable smartphone in 2024, according to a new leak. It purports to set an approximate launch date for the X Fold3 Pro in India, a rumor that might be backed up by its discovery on a telecomms database. The device is touted to pack a variety of cutting-edge premium perks without some of the potential drawbacks of early flexible-display devices.

The Caviar Herzog, a customized limited edition Porsche eBike Cross 3rd Gen, is now on sale. The electric bicycle has been upgraded with premium materials for a luxurious finish. Aside from its appearance, the model is similar to the original e-bike, with a Shimano motor and full suspension system.

Vivo x100s is set to land in the Chinese market on May 13. The company has already confirmed that the Android phone will come with Dimensity 9300+, a new flagship SoC. Now, Digital Chat Station has shared all the other core specs of the phone, which has also revealed the camera details.

Launched back in 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 has finally got an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam. The game director at CD Projekt Red expressed how big of a deal this is and what this recognition means to the team.

Tesla has a new 4680 battery team lead who has been tasked with bringing its costs below those of suppliers like Panasonic and LG. Even then, the Cybertruck and Model Y cells will cost twice more than CATL or BYD batteries, though.

Asus is back in the news for shady business surrounding warranty repairs. This time, Gamers Nexus is back at the forefront of it all with an Asus ROG Ally that needed warranty repair. Asus subsequently tried to charge GN for unnecessary repairs and completely missed the reason the ROG Ally was sent in for RMA. On top of all that, Gamers Nexus claims to have hundreds of emails from Asus customers recounting similar stories.

Huge solar flares from the peak year of Solar Cycle 25 have disrupted GPS services while threatening Starlink satellites, flights, power grids, and more. Solar flares are enormous bursts of energy from the sun crash into the magnetosphere protecting the earth. Most of the energy is diverted, some become beautiful auroras, and the remaining carry the potential to knock out critical infrastructure.

Huawei and Orange Pi are offering a new single-board computer that can also accelerate AI models and, as is absolutely standard for this device class, allows the connection of external devices such as sensors.

In 2024, the chapter on zoom cameras in smartphones is likely to be rewritten without Samsung, one of the early co-founders of long-range zoom cameras in smartphones alongside Huawei. Ironically, the Vivo X100 Ultra contains Samsung technology, with which Vivo achieves excellent results, as new photos from its 200 MP telephoto camera demonstrate.

The Oukitel OT5S is a new Android tablet that is likely to be aimed at users who do not have such high demands. It comes with the latest operating system and cellular connection capabilities.

Oura has announced two new features for health monitoring, which aim to provide users with further insights into their own health and the influences of their lifestyle.

Early details for a new IdeaPad Slim 5 refresh have surfaced online. Arriving in the wake of recent AMD Hawk Point and Intel Meteor Lake releases, it seems that Lenovo is turning towards the Snapdragon X Plus, Qualcomm's 10-core chipset.

Sony appears to be continuing its PS5 offensive. At least two PS5-exclusive titles will be released for PC in 2024. As confirmed by a recent leak, a PC port of God of War Ragnarök is to be announced this month.

Although Electronic Arts had stated in 2021 that it did not want to integrate advertising into games, the transcript of a conference call recently emerged in which the use of dynamic ad insertion was discussed.

Xiaomi's inaugural Galaxy Z Flip challenger will come either with or without the groundbreaking spec of satellite connectivity, according to a new leak. It may also charge faster (much faster, in fact) than its Samsung rival, not to mention pretty much any other clamshell-style foldable Android smartphone on the market right now.

Honor is now believed to have a successor for the 100 Pro in the works. The 50MP camera smartphone might have one of the most distinctive camera humps on the market - however, the brand has allegedly ditched it for one almost identical to that of Huawei's latest mobile flagship. The housing is portrayed as making some magnified claims for its specs and features.

The Meizu 21 Note is slated to usher in a number of firsts for its flagship Android smartphone series, a new UI called Flyme AIOS included. It will also have the largest battery of its line to date, paired to a display of a refresh rate even higher than that of its own Pro sibling. Then again, it might make compromises in other areas.

Since 2000, the share of these two energy sources has increased by well over 6,000 percent. This makes global climate protection targets more tangible and slows things down elsewhere.

One problem with high-performance batteries in electric cars is the highly flammable electrolyte. Together with the light metals, which are difficult to extinguish, this results in a dangerous combination that could be broken with aqueous batteries, and not just in the event of an accident.

The latest Apple iPad Pro 11 and 13 with their cutting-edge Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED panels and 9/10-core Apple M4 SoC pack substantial upgrades over their predecessors that had mini-LED panels and the Apple M2 SoC. However, a new report suggests that higher price tag and the 13-inch iPad Air might result in less-than-ideal sales of the new iPad Pro models.

Climate activists stormed the site of Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin yesterday morning, forcing a halt to production. Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the protest on X, calling for tougher police action against the demonstrators.

A typically reliable source has shared the first images of the Inspiron 14 7441 Plus. Despite arriving shortly after the Intel Meteor Lake-based Inspiron 14 7440 Plus, the Inspiron 14 7441 Plus will feature a tweaked design and revised port options.

Earlier this year, Dell introduced the XPS 13 9340, an Intel Meteor Lake-based machine that replaced the XPS 13 Plus. Now, a reliable source has revealed Dell's plans to release the XPS 13 9345, in what would be the first Qualcomm Snapdragon X option for the XPS series.

The Huawei Eyewear 2 Sunglasses have been teased on Weibo before their official launch at an event later in May. The new wearables are expected to share many similarities with the original model, with the addition of tinted lenses. For example, the open acoustic device will allow users to listen to music or take calls.

The Decathlon Riverside EC900 City Nexus is now available in one European country. The model features a Shimano geared hub and SR Suntour suspension. Plus, various accessories are included, such as a frame lock, headlight, and mudguards.

The OnePlus Open 2 has been widely expected to launch later this year but that now appears to be nigh-impossible, with word on the grapevine indicating the second-gen foldable will not debut this year, thanks to a key decision by OPPO.

The Poco F6 Pro is billed to launch shortly alongside the vanilla Poco F6. Ahead of its debut, however, details of the Redmi K70-based device have now been revealed, seemingly courtesy of HyperOS code.

Tesla's main competitor BYD is looking to expand its production facilities abroad, and will build a second factory in Europe next year. In the US, Chinese cars will most likely be slapped with tariffs by the Biden administration.

Tesla has announced that US customers can now buy a Model Y on a 0.99% annual percentage rate loan directly from Tesla, resulting in a lower monthly repayment than the compared to the cheaper Model 3, which does not qualify for the same deal. This deal puts the Model Y at a starting price of $602 per month for 72 months after federal tax incentives.

Realme offers new and completely wireless headphones. These support active noise cancellation and also feature a mode for particularly low-latency playback.

The iQOO Z9x 5G is a new and relatively slim 5G smartphone that will be launched in a few days. It comes with a Snapdragon SoC from Qualcomm and should support quick charging.