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Intel Arc Battlemage is rumored to have two SKUs, BMG G31 and BMG G21. (Source: Intel)

Troubling Arc Battlemage rumor suggests possible delay or even cancellation of Intel's next-gen GPU architecture

The Intel Arc Battlemage with the Xe2 architecture is scheduled to come out later this year for both laptops with the Xe2-LPG iGPU inside Lunar Lake APUs and desktops with the Xe2-HPG. However, a new rumor suggests that Intel migh...

Fawad Murtaza, 06 May 2024 08:54

Samsung has successfully taped out a 3 nm smartphone SoC (image via Samsung)

High-end 3 nm Samsung smartphone SoC tapes out

Samsung has announced its first-ever 3 nm SoC for smartphones has taped out. It leveraged Synopsys' software suite, resulting in more power efficiency and higher clocks. The chip in question is likely the Exynos 2500, which will p...

Anil Ganti, 06 May 2024 07:49

JEYI 586R: External SSD enclosure supports RAID configurations and is actively cooled

A new, external enclosure for high-performance SSDs can accommodate two flash storage devices and run them in a RAID configuration. The model is said to be quite robust and can be configured and used without the corresponding soft...

Silvio Werner, 06 May 2024 07:22

Nvidia adds new vision, speech, and language capabilities to ChatRTX. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia adds new vision, speech, and language capabilities to ChatRTX - a free, local chatbot for PCs with Nvidia RTX graphics cards

Nvidia has added new vision, speech, and language capabilities to ChatRTX, a free, local AI chatbot that runs on PCs with Nvidia RTX 30 or 40 series graphics cards. Information analyzed by ChatRTX is not sent online and is kept pr...

David Chien, 06 May 2024 07:17

The Rock 5 ITX is a new mainboard with an ARM SoC.

Radxa Rock 5 ITX: A motherboard designed for NAS systems and AI tasks

The Radxa Rock 5 ITX is a new single-board computer with decent specs. The system complies with the standard for ITX mainboards and can be used with a standard case.

Silvio Werner, 06 May 2024 06:57

The new Connect version has not met with unanimous approval. (Image: Garmin)

Garmin Connect: Unpopular new version of the app can be downgraded

Garmin recently rolled out a new version of the Connect app, which was intended to offer a better overview and more configuration options, but has not been met with enthusiasm by all users. Unofficially, the old version of the sof...

Silvio Werner, 06 May 2024 06:42

Fighter jets controlled by artificial intelligence are already a reality and could be used in combat operations in just a few years' time. (Image: DALL-E 3)

US military equips F16 fighter jet with AI control: First aircraft planned for 2028

At a recent press event, the US Air Force presented its progress in the development of AI-controlled aircraft. The technology is already capable of beating some experienced fighter pilots. In the future, the plan is to build a squ...

Tristan Hesser, 06 May 2024 06:08

The Black Shark GS3 is a new rugged smartwatch.

Black Shark GS3: Smartwatch from the Xiaomi ecosystem launches at a low price with GPS, navigation and 5 ATM water resistance

The Black Shark GS3 is a new and robust smartwatch from the Xiaomi ecosystem. It comes with powerful features and can also be used while swimming. The GNSS module supports various navigation systems.

Silvio Werner, 06 May 2024 05:52

Microsoft rolls out passkey authentication for consumer accounts to replace passwords. (Source: AI generated by Dall-E 3)

Microsoft joins Apple and Google rolling out passkeys support to consumer accounts for passwordless logins

Microsoft has rolled out passkeys support to consumer accounts, joining an effort by major companies including Apple and Google to eliminate password use. The login method utilizes face, fingerprint, or pin authentication, typical...

David Chien, 06 May 2024 04:30

2023 AMD HP OMEN discounted to $1099.99 (Image source: HP [edited])

Deal | HP Omen 16 with AMD Ryzen 7 and Nvidia RTX 4060 sees a heavy $500 discount

The 2023 HP Omen 16 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage has received a massive $500 discount. With this deal in place, you can score it for just $1,099.99, which is a great price fo...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 May 2024 19:43

Acemagic reveals M2A Starship mini PC (Image source: Acemagic)

Acemagic M2A Starship mini PC debuts with futuristic dual-wing design, discrete GPU, and four cooling fans

Acemagic has unveiled the Starship M2A mini PC, which the company claims to be the first of its kind. Touted to be a “AAA” gaming system, it comes with a rather unique-looking chassis that features two wings, four cooling fans, an...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 May 2024 19:39

Redmi K40 from 2021 gets stable Xiaomi HyperOS update (Image source: Xiaomi [Edited])

Stable Xiaomi HyperOS update lands on an affordable flagship phone from 2021

Redmi K40, also sold internationally as the Poco F3, launched as an affordable flagship Android phone in 2021. Given how popular the smartphone got, it's still likely in the hands of many. The good news is that it just got the sta...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 May 2024 18:36

2nd-gen sodium battery offers 200 Wh/kg density (image: CATL)

Sodium batteries become less attractive with lithium price drop as CATL plans technology licensing

CATL is moving towards battery technology licensing to help automakers with local production, and is now in talks with a dozen of them. Ford's LFP battery factory is now in the most advanced stage.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 May 2024 16:46

Deliberate misdirection, omitting context, playing on fear are not new phenomena. (Image: pixabay/memyselfaneye)

Gaming against disinformation: game exposes methods in social media

It doesn't always have to be a deliberate lie. In the "Bad News" game, you can use your own techniques to manipulate followers and generate clicks. The learning effect is surprisingly high.

Mario Petzold, 05 May 2024 16:25

Kobra 3 Combo: Early-bird special offer for new flagship Anycubic 3D printer teased

The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo is backed to deliver seamless multi-color 3D-printed models. It will be released in early May 2024 with a reduced price and freebies valued at over $180 for early-bird buyers. They include a sample of th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2024 15:50

The new Extravehicular Activity (EVA) spacesuit (image: SpaceX)

SpaceX reveals practical spacewalking suit with HUD helmet that can be scaled for Mars missions

SpaceX just unveiled its new space suit for Extravehicular Activity that could be scaled up for Moon and Mars missions.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 May 2024 15:35

XMG Fusion 15 (Early 24) review: The compact RTX-4070 laptop for gamers and creators

XMG Fusion 15 (Early 24) with top ranking among the RTX 4070 laptops

The lightweight, compact XMG Fusion 15 doesn't come with a conventional screen size: Instead of a 16-inch or 15.6-inch screen, it uses a 15.3-inch panel (2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 240 Hz) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. A Core i9 processor...

Sascha Mölck, 05 May 2024 15:23

The GT Neo6 might look like this. (Source: Realme)

Realme tipped to launch fastest-charging Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered smartphone around

The GT Neo6 is projected to debut as a new Realme Android smartphone with one of the newest Qualcomm processors around. Now, it is also tipped to pair its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with charging of a higher wattage than any of its new r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2024 14:46

Moto G85 5G: Impending Motorola smartphone tipped to offer decent RAM and storage options for mid-range price

The Moto G85 5G has been outed as the next alleged Motorola smartphone for the Indian and European markets - even though its predecessor has been on the market for much less than a year. Nevertheless, there are early signs that it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2024 13:49

Vivo X100 Ultra aims to make a breakthrough in mobile photography (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X100 Ultra camera samples showcase impressive telephoto shots

One of the first sets of Vivo X100 Ultra camera samples is here. Jia Jingdong, the company's Vice President, has shared them through Weibo, and these samples showcase impressive camera capabilities, especially on the telephoto end...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 May 2024 09:06

New Tomb Raider game will likely be released in "less than a year" (Image source: Crystal Dynamics [Edited])

New leak about next Tomb Raider game suggests Crystal Dynamics will make it a fully open world title

V Scooper, a reputable gaming insider known for offering early scoops in the entertainment industry, claims that the next Tomb Raider game will be fully open world. It is said to take place in India and will feature "vast scenerie...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 May 2024 07:55

CEO of Pro Network Entities sentenced for importing counterfeit Cisco equipment sold to military bases, schools, and more. (source: AI generated image Dall-E 3)

CEO trafficking counterfeit Cisco networking equipment into US military bases, government sites, hospitals, and schools sentenced to merely 78 months in prison

The CEO of Pro Network Entities trafficking counterfeit Cisco networking equipment into America has been sentenced to merely 78 months in prison. Despite supplying hundreds of millions of dollars of fake, potentially compromised C...

David Chien, 05 May 2024 06:02

This new 21-inch monitor will soon join the likes of the 31HN713D-B and other medical LG monitors (Image source: The Tech Revolutionist)

LG launches 21HQ613D 1100-nit-bright IPS monitor with peculiar 4:5 aspect ratio

The LG 21HQ613D is a new 21.3-inch IPS monitor designed for medical use (specifically, mammography). The product delivers a resolution of 2048 x 2560 pixels, corresponding to an aspect ratio of 4:5, and it is capable of adjusting ...

Sergey Tarasov, 04 May 2024 20:12

Ditch Google Photos and embrace Immich: Here's why there is so much hype around hosting your own photo backup solution

CheckMag Whether its questionable privacy practices, incorrectly categorising images as child pornography, or using your data for its AI training models, storing your photos with Google continues to be a privacy nightmare. Thankfully a sel...

David Devey, 04 May 2024 19:54

It's again a great time to get the Google Pixel 7 Pro (Image source: Daniel Schmidt/Notebookcheck)

Deal | Limited time deal drops Google Pixel 7 Pro 256 GB by nearly $500

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is enjoying a limited time discount on Amazon, making the last-gen flagship Android phone drop by $496.84. It’s the 256 GB Snow variant, and you can currently grab it for just $502.16.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 May 2024 19:13

Cybertruck frunk closing power (image: Jeremy Judkings/X)

Cybertruck frunk may still fail pinching test after the update

The lead Cybertruck engineer shares some insider knowledge how the Cybertruck's frunk decides how much force to apply when closing.

Daniel Zlatev, 04 May 2024 18:46

YouTuber converts Apple AirPods Max to USB-C with custom kit

Apple now makes AirPods that do not need a Lightning port to charge; however, the company seems in no hurry to do the same with its (even more expensive) flagship wireless headphones. However, as a popular device repair YouTuber h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2024 17:26

New information about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has emerged online (image via Qualcomm)

New Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 leak reveals tentative launch window and Geekbench performance

A new leak from Weibo says smartphones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could debut in mid-October. These will likely be the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, as the company is often the first to debut new Qualcomm silicon.

Anil Ganti, 04 May 2024 16:52

Dual headphone jack smartphone scores high in new reparability video

The Moondrop MIAD 01 is one of the most distinctive Android devices of 2024 thus far. It has a 4.4mm headphone jack to go with the more conventional 3.5mm type. Furthermore, it seems it might be as appealing to teardown enthusiast...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2024 16:38

Apple has released a cool video about Precision Finding in the iPhone 15 in time for today's May the Fourth be with you Star Wars Day. (Image: Apple)

#MayThe4thBeWithYou: Apple's cool iPhone 15 video for Star Wars Day is a must-see

The unofficial Star Wars holiday on May 4, which is eagerly awaited by fans every year, is also being celebrated by Apple this year with a thoroughly successful promo video for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, whose Precision Find...

Alexander Fagot, 04 May 2024 16:08

The Asus ROG Ally is a very impressive device, but its hardware is far from perfect. There are a number of things Asus can and should fix when it launches the Asus ROG Ally 2 later this year. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Andreas Osthoff)

Asus ROG Ally 2 confirmed - 4 issues the next-gen handheld PC needs to address

The Asus ROG Ally 2 (or 2024) will apparently make an appearance at Computex 2024. While details on the new handheld device are still unclear, it could really use an update to the display, controls, and ports, as well as a proper ...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 May 2024 15:51

iPad owners might be able to play Baldur's Gate 3 natively next year (image via Larian)

Baldur's Gate 3 rumoured to launch on iOS and iPadOS next year

A rumour says Baldur's Gate 3 will be the next AAA game to launch on Apple devices. It may debut on iPadOS and likely iOS sometime in early 2025.

Anil Ganti, 04 May 2024 15:46

Sennheiser has some flash deals. (Source: Sennheiser)

Deal | Get 25% or more off in Sennheiser wireless audio flash sale

Sennheiser's latest offers on products such as its flagship Momentum 4 wireless headphones or Ambeo-series soundbars beat those of Amazon, albeit for one day only. The premium brand's latest 25% off deals are only available for on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2024 15:26

Hisense: Flat TV with art mode an alternative to Samsung's The Frame

Hisense is offering new televisions that are flat and especially designed for wall mounting. Art can be displayed, making it a direct alternative to The Frame televisions from Samsung.

Silvio Werner, 04 May 2024 15:21

It is unclear whether the engine has supported 240 Hz for some time. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 engine to support 240 Hz according to new leak and could offer 40 FPS/120 Hz mode

A dataminer has found a reference to 240 Hz support in the latest version of the Switch engine. Whether the Switch will be technically capable of this is questionable. However, this compatibility could give the Switch successor a ...

Marius Müller, 04 May 2024 13:23

Bajaj's CNG motorcycle is expected to reduce fuel costs by 50-65%, according to the company's managing director (image: Bajaj Auto)

World's first affordable CNG motorcycle to slash running costs by 50-65%

Powered by CNG (compressed natural gas), Bajaj Auto's new motorcycle is designed to offer a more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to petrol and diesel motorcycles, countering the rising price of fuel.

Nicole Dominikowski, 04 May 2024 10:52

The new LR RWD is not the 375-mile Model Y that Europe got (image: Tesla)

Tesla will charge Model Y owners to unlock extra range as it brings 320-mile RWD version to the US

Tesla will be introducing a pay-to-unlock range scheme to give Model Y owners the option to cover up to 60 more miles on a charge with their current vehicle.

Daniel Zlatev, 04 May 2024 10:48

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II launches on PC and Xbox soon (image via Steam)

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II : PC system requirements confirmed ahead of launch

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II has relatively modest requirements for its PC version. You can get away with a four-generation-old CPU and a three-generation-old GPU and still play the game at 1080p.

Anil Ganti, 04 May 2024 09:50

Samsung is reportedly working on an in-house GPU for Exynos chips (image via Samsung)

Exynos 2600: 2026-bound SoC could ditch RDNA GPU for an in-house alternative

A new rumour says that Samsung plans to develop in-house GPUs soon. It may debut as early as 2026 alongside the Exynos 2600.

Anil Ganti, 04 May 2024 08:50

Beta version of Microsoft Edge browser includes a RAM limiter setting to improve multitasking performance. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases beta Edge browser with hard RAM limiter to improve multitasking performance especially during gaming

Microsoft has released a beta version of its Edge browser with a hard RAM limiter. This setting allows users to set the exact amount of RAM that Edge is allowed to use, helping reduce performance problems when multitasking heavily...

David Chien, 04 May 2024 08:44

Fujifilm X-T50 leaks point to a controversial new dial to replace the drive dial on the X-T30 II. (Image source: Fujifilm / FujiRumors - edited)

Fujifilm X-T50 film simulation dial leaks as JPEG-first camera control for beginners

Based on recent leaks, Fujifilm seems to be replacing the drive dial on the X-T50 compact entry-level camera with a customisable film simulation dial. While this seems to have stirred up some ire online, it seems to be a way to di...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 May 2024 02:10

Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S upgrades to latest software, faster charging and Harman Kardon audio options

Volkswagen has announced that the Pro S version of the ID.3 electric car can get from 0 to 62 miles per hour (mph) thanks to a more powerful motor. It also has some of the marque's latest infotainment and UI features, and can also...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2024 22:26

U24 Pro: Possibly upcoming HTC smartphone shows face in new leak

Rumors of a successor for the U23 Pro have intensified with the discovery of a new HTC mobile device on one of Google's databases. The device seems to have made a potentially significant switch in terms of display type that may or...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2024 20:04

YesItsKira makes the Asus ROG Ally get a secondary screen (Image source: YesItsKira)

Asus ROG Ally turns into Nintendo 3DS-like gaming handheld with dual-screen DIY hardware mod

A DIY hardware modder known as YesItsKira has modded the Asus ROG Ally and converted it into a Nintendo 3DS-like gaming handheld. The secondary DIY screen even closes like a clam, just like the classic console.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 May 2024 19:54

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