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The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Dual-Tank Electric Water Heater 60L P1 can now be pre-ordered in China. The device has two tanks with a 60L capacity and is said to generate up to 720L of hot water daily. With HyperOS Connect, you can control the device via the app, where you can find a tool to reduce your energy bills.

New evidence has emerged that Xiaomi has developed a POCO variant of the upcoming Redmi 13 5G. Contrary to previous rumours, the Redmi 13 5G will be re-branded as the POCO M7 Pro 5G for certain markets.

The manufacturer Zotac is offering three new eGPUs. These are designed to provide significant acceleration in corresponding applications. They should be compatible with many notebooks and mini-PCs.

Sony is now accepting pre-orders for its BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 in Europe and has announced pricing for North America. The soundbar has 13 speakers including four woofers, but still has a slim profile. Other features include 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Amazfit has announced an update for one of its smartwatch models. The firmware, version 3.19.6.5, brings a wide range of new features and improvements to the wearable. Plus, it includes support for Zepp Flow in English and German, arriving in more countries earlier than expected.

Announced last month, the iQOO Z9 Turbo with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is set to launch as Redmi Turbo 3 rival on April 24. Days before the official launch, the company revealed the display specs of the upcoming affordable flagship. It will feature a 1.5K CSOT C8 display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and a local peak brightness of 4500 nits.

The Chinese Government has forced Apple to delist WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store according to a report by Wall Street Journal, resulting in the inability of the Chinese users to download the said apps from the official channels. This can prove to be the final nail in the coffin for WhatsApp in China as the service has been banned since 2017.

Airseekers has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its Tron and Tron Max robot lawn mowers. The smart home gadget was revealed last year, with camera-based navigation, optional RTK, and the FlowCut mulching system. The project has already raised over $1.1 million in pledges.

Panlei, also known as PELADN in the international markets, has launched a new mini PC in China. Named HO4, the computer packs an Intel Core i5-12450H processor, has a USB4 port that enables eGPU support, and features a sleek design. Its starting price in the Chinese market is CNY 2099, around $290.

Of course, there are many automated processes on the Internet. Search engines like Google browse for new content. AI makes use of freely available knowledge. What is worrying, however, is the development of so-called bad bots.

During a pre-release sighting of the Cybertruck, its test driver hinted that 'UI will be the best part.' This new 3D interactive interface is now coming to the Model Y.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 has shown up on Geekbench. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy and scores 14,276 points in the OpenCL benchmark.

Logitech has launched the Signature AI Edition M750 wireless mouse and Logi AI Prompt Builder software. Dedicated buttons on the M750 mouse launches the Logi AI Prompt Builder or ChatGPT with one press. The Logi AI Prompt Builder supports a wide range of Logitech mice and keyboards, allowing users to quickly build AI prompts and receive answers.

A credit or debit card that can light up is currently attracting attention. This is precisely what it aims to do, namely encourage customers to use the card more than others. Sentry is introducing such a card, the Radiance Card, with an OLED light.

Following on from the EDC27, Nitecore has made the design even slimmer and lighter. The EDC25 offers similar lumen values, but is more concentrated and thus offers more range. It is also more energy efficient in some cases, even with the same battery as the EDC27. However, the OLED display has been removed.

With 1.15 billion neurons, the Intel Hala Point is the world's largest neuromorphic system. Taking advantage of the Loihi 2 processor and deployed at Sandia National Laboratories, this system's capacity is similar to that of an owl brain and will be used to solve computing problems in device physics as well as computer science.

With four speakers, each with one upward and three forward-facing drivers, Sony wants to bring "real cinema sound" into the living room. The loudspeakers are said to enable enormously spatial sound thanks to Sony 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and Dolby Atmos.

HD Atlas has been retired. But Boston Dynamics is sending a completely new Atlas onto the test field without further ado. It no longer "bleeds" hydraulic fluid and is intended to help Hyundai with its cars.

Qualcomm has tacitly implied it plans to launch the Snapdragon X Elite in the coming days. It is slated to power laptops from Lenovo and Samsung, among others.

Another week, another Cybertruck bites the dust — at least for a bit. This time, the Cybertruck in question was put through a car wash shortly before it completely lost its composure. Fortunately, the vehicle was able to recover from the traumatic run-in with the washer, even if it took an overnight reboot.

The sought-after Google Pixel 7 has received its deepest discount to date as the 128GB version of the factory-unlocked Android smartphone is now on sale for just $359 at an Amazon-owned online retailer.

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has dropped below $400, with most partners offering it at $399.99. This is around a $50 discount from what the graphics card generally goes for. At this price, the GPU stands as a much better pick than the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB.

Razer touts its latest accessory as having reached the "God Tier" of mobile gaming controllers, conferring a "pro-grade console" experience on a wide range of devices with USB-C, such as the iPhone 15 as well as Android smartphones or tablets. The Kishi Ultra also upgrades to Razer Chroma RGB and Sensa HD Haptics.

Zotac has updated its ZBOX MAGNUS ONE PC line with the MAGNUS ONE ERP74070S. According to the company, the MAGNUS ONE ERP74070S will ship with a Zotac GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB GDDR6X GPU and an Intel Core i7-14700 processor, among other components.

Volvo subsidiary Polestar might have only a fraction of Tesla's market share, but they don't lag behind in terms of design. While not a concept coming directly from the tech company, the Polestar 8 imagined by Turin-based designer Salvatore Ville follows the brand's visual approach and might actually be close to how the yet-unconfirmed electric SUV will end up looking.

Sony's BRAVIA 7 is a new Mini LED TV, unveiled alongside the flagship BRAVIA 9 in the brand's 2024 range. The BRAVIA 7 is a cheaper model, supporting Dolby Vision and the new Prime Video Calibrated mode. The 4K 120Hz TV also has gaming features and multiple HDMI 2.1 ports.

Nothing has just made not one but two sets of new wireless audio accessories official. Both sets support the same upgraded kind of active noise cancellation (ANC), although one is the more premium option with features such as LHDC 5 support and improved IP ratings. The Ear and Ear (a) are also the OEM's inaugural AI-enabled earbuds, albeit with caveats.

Zotac has revealed the MAGNUS EN474070, a new member of the ZBOX E series. Based around a 2.65-litre case, the MAGNUS EN474070 comes in two colours with an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, among other features.

TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch users have recently been asked to apply for a new Wear OS 4 beta program. If chosen, customers can test the latest software and provide feedback to Mobvoi before a public release. Wear OS 4 is expected to bring a range of improvements to the wearable.

DJI today announced the launch of its first two power stations. The Power 500 and Power 1000 models can be used for mobile power supply and feature a special port for fast charging of drones, among other things.

Rode has just announced a trio of products targeted at mobile content creators and film-makers. While the Interview PRO is a $249 wireless handheld mic and field recorder with 32-bit float audio, the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount are MagSafe-compatible modular mounts for mobile filmmaking, retailing for $120 and $90 respectively.

Delta, the multi-system console emulator developer by Riley Testut, is now available on the official iOS App Store. The emulator was previously available only through Testut's AltStore service, which would use some iOS trickery to sideload apps onto an iPhone or iPad. Delta is not available in the European App Store; European iPhone users will have to use the AltStore PAL third-party app store.

Xiaomi is now accepting pre-orders for the 2025 Redmi Smart TV A65 in China. The company suggests the model is suitable for gaming with a boosted 120Hz refresh rate. Other features include a pair of built-in speakers, HyperOS smart home integration and screencasting via Apple AirPlay.

The Epic Games Store weekly game giveaway has been refreshed after providing Ghostrunner for free. Now, the storefront has discounted The Big Con, a popular 90s-themed indie title, as well as providing an otherwise expensive pack for Town of Salem 2.

Sony has revealed the BRAVIA 8 as part of its 2024 TV lineup. The OLED model is already available to pre-order in some countries, and pricing has been announced for North America and Europe. According to Sony, the TV is brighter than its 2023 equivalent and has features including Prime Video Calibrated Mode.

iPhones are projected to come in three different sizes soon, as opposed to two as they do now. These changes are slated to come into effect in 2025 with the launch of the iPhone 17, 17 Plus and 17 Pro Max, all of which are believed to have different display panels. The new variation might result in other, potentially less novel, effects for the iPhone customer of the future.

The display green line issue is back to haunt Samsung Galaxy phones again. This time, users are reporting that the problem is appearing after or during the April One UI update. While it's hard to say what's causing the issue, it could be due to a defect on the OLED panel that's getting worse for the phone heating up during the update.

It is the perfect demonstration of extremely lightweight solar modules with gigantic energy density: a multicopter is fitted with only solar cells, which then supply enough power for the small aircraft to take off as usual.

The 2024 Model 3 Performance is coming with tailored Track Mode V3 and 'all-new calibration for the powertrain and adaptive suspension to give you more authority behind the wheel,' says Tesla.

Insta360's latest action camera is now here, having been leaked extensively earlier this month. Promising first-class image quality and stabilisation, the Insta360 X4 can record footage in 8K and 30 FPS while delivering over 2 hours of battery life on a single charge.

The Sony BRAVIA 9 has been unveiled as the brand’s latest flagship TV. The company says this is its brightest 4K model, 50% brighter than its predecessor. It has two glare-reducing features, support for Dolby Vision, and tools designed exclusively for the PlayStation 5.

ASUS has finally shared a release window for the ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM, three months after announcing the gaming monitor. Sharing its 240 Hz OLED panel with the LG UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM will not be available until summer 2024 at the earliest.

The Sony BRAVIA 3 has been revealed exclusively for the North American market. This is the cheapest model in the company's 2024 range, with a regular LED backlight. Features include support for HDR10, various Google tools like Chromecast and Assistant, and built-in speakers compatible with Dolby Atmos.

A well-known leaker has provided new details about the Xiaomi 15 series, which is rumoured to debut towards the end of 2024. Not only are new periscope cameras rumoured to be offered on Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra successors, but all Xiaomi 15 series handsets could contain high-density silicone batteries.

Now that Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast have parted ways, the question naturally arises as to what successors are in the pipeline. In an interview with PC Gamer, Eugene Evans from Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast reveals what is planned in terms of new D&D games.

At yesterday's Indie World Showcase, Nintendo unveiled 17 new indie games for the Switch that will be released later this year. Two of them were unexpectedly released as Shadow Drops. Two other games can already be played as demos.

The SZDiiER R35 Plus is another retro gaming handheld that resembles recent Anbernic RG35XX releases. Available for under $40, the SZDiiER R35 Plus features a 3.5-inch IPS display, a 3,000 mAh battery and twin joysticks, among other features.

Evercade has offered up hardware refreshes of its popular EXP and VS game consoles. Now called the EXP-R and VS-R, the refreshes have been designed to make the EXP and VS more affordable while maintaining their core feature sets. The Evercade EXP-R and VS-R will be joined by Tomb Raider Collection 1, the company's first 'Giga Cart' that contains Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider III all on one cartridge.

Sony has shared information about a new Xperia event, shortly after unveiling new Bravia smart TVs and ULT WEAR headphones. While Xperia 1 VI rumours are now in full swing, Sony has dubbed its next Xperia a 'special event' during which Xperia developers will introduce 'the latest features in real life'.

Early details of the ThinkPad series' return to Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets have surfaced online. Seemingly arriving as the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, the laptop is expected to be one of the first to showcase Qualcomm's long-awaited Apple M3 rival.