Xiaomi HyperOS: No OTA updates for users with unlocked bootloaders
Xiaomi smartphones with HyperOS will not permit bootloader unlocking out of the box. Those who want to do so will have to request permission via Xiaomi's community forums.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review - M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel
Massive CPU upgrade. The MacBook Pro 16 gets a massive performance boost thanks to the new M3 Max SoC and besides a more powerful GPU, the CPU offers the biggest gains. The SDR brightness of the 16-inch Mini-LED screen was increased as well. We review the high-end MacBook in the new Space Black color.
Apple M3 Max 16-Core, M3 Max 40-Core GPU, 16", 2.1 kg
Huawei Watch GT 4: Smartwatch gains more improvements with latest HarmonyOS 4 update
Huawei has released HarmonyOS 4.0.0.122 (C00M02) for the Watch GT 4. Available globally, the update introduces two changes of note, including another sleep tracking refinement.
OnePlus 12 launching with new periscope telephoto camera and Hasselblad tunings as more camera samples published
OnePlus continues to tease its next flagship smartphone ahead of a late 2023 release. As usual, OnePlus will leverage its ongoing Hasselblad partnership for the OnePlus 12, which will also showcase a new periscope telephoto camera.
OnePlus Ace 3 to launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and optional 16 GB of RAM
The OnePlus Ace 3 has now appeared on popular benchmarking tool Geekbench ahead of its eventual launch. Sporting a recent flagship chipset and 16 GB of RAM, the Ace 2 series successor is also expected to offer 100 W wired charging and a new AMOLED display that combines a 1.5K resolution with 2,600 nits peak brightness.
Affordable foldable smartphones from Samsung and Huawei reportedly coming next year
A new report says that Samsung plans to launch a new, non-premium foldable smartphone in 2024-25. Earlier rumours suggested it could be launched under the Galaxy A brand for around US$800.
Deal | 30% discount brings Garmin Fenix 7X Solar smartwatch back to its lowest sale price yet
Roughly two weeks prior the long-awaited Black Friday of 2023, Garmin's high-end solar smartwatch has returned to its all-time low as a reputable online retailer sells the slate gray color variant of the popular Fenix 7X for US$237 off its official list price.
Deal | Massive ASUS TUF Gaming F15 price cut in effect as Core i7-12700H and RTX 4070 laptop drops by 29% at Best Buy
The latest ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is currently discounted by a sizeable US$400 at Best Buy. The laptop comes with an RTX 4070 mobile GPU, a 14-core Core i7-12700H CPU, a 15.6-inch IPS display alongside a backlit keyboard, and a 90 Wh battery.
Audi blames consumer demand for in-car software subscriptions as it expands on-demand features for future cars
Audi plans to amp up the number of “Functions on Demand” features in its vehicles in 2024. Despite backlash against these subscription models, Audi's technical boss claims that consumers want more paid software packages, and it's this demand driving the feature expansion, rather than profit motives.
Moment launches Long Weekend as a cheap, analog 35mm camera in retro style
Moment is primarily known for its smartphone lenses and accessories. With the Long Weekend, the manufacturer is now presenting its first analog 35 mm camera, which offers a 31 mm lens and an integrated flash at an affordable price.
Artemis enables "real" archery at home in the living room with VR support
Artemis offers the experience of archery as a video game, which was recently presented by Wonder Fitter and can now be ordered at a special price. It offers various video games and can be played on different platforms, including VR.
Master & Dynamic MW09 flagship earphones combine beryllium drivers with aptX Lossless
The MW09 earbuds are Master & Dynamic's brand new flagship earphones that are designed to compete with the Apple AirPods Pro. The innovative design uses aluminum and sapphire glass, has improved sound and a range of new features.
Leaked Core Ultra 9 185H performance vs 13th-gen Raptor Lake points to efficiency as primary selling point
The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, the flagship chip from the Meteor Lake lineup, is expected to make its debut inside laptops in 2024. According to the latest leak by Moore’s Law Is Dead, the chip fails to convincingly overtake the competing Raptor Lake mobile CPUs in the Cinebench R20 tests while offering better perf/watt.
Ubuntu Touch is alive and well with release of version 20.04 OTA-3, now available on PinePhone
Ubuntu Touch is still an option for smartphone users wanting to exit the duopoly of Google's Android OS and Apple's iOS. The latest release of Ubuntu Touch, dubbed "20.04 OTA 3," is available today for select handsets, including the PinePhone.
Deal | AirPods (2nd Gen) at an all-time low of just $69 on Amazon
Unveiled in March of 2019, the AirPods 2, despite their age, are still a great pair of quality wireless earbuds featuring great sound, easy pairing with Apple's devices and superb ease of use.
Ulefone Power Armor 18 Ultra series previewed as upcoming performance-focused rugged smartphones
Ulefone has announced that its new Power Armor-series smartphones will be unleashed during November 2023, on a day well-known for sales and deals. The 18 Ultra and 18T Ultra are touted as an answer to Google's Pixel 8 Pro, in that they will both be "thermometer" smartphones. They are also both "performance"-focused devices with specs such as large batteries and "24GB RAM".
Hyundai, Kia to adopt in-house LFP batteries for cheaper EVs in time for Tesla Model 2 — likely to qualify for US tax incentives
An industry source indicates that the Hyundai Motor Group will develop its own in-house battery technology in order to reduce reliance on Chinese sources. These lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are to end up in entry-level and mid-range Hyundai and Kia vehicles, like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia Niro EV, and the upcoming Kia EV2, as soon as 2025.
Google Pixel 8 Pro review - Powerful Android smartphone with seven years of updates
Impressive AI. This year, the Google Pixel 8 Pro shows improvements in many places, particularly with some overall optimizations of the cameras. But the secret highlight are the many new AI features of the smartphone and the seven years of guaranteed updates. Find out everything in our test.
Google Tensor G3, ARM Mali-G715 MP7, 6.7", 213 g
Van Rysel Interactive Turbo Trainer D100 now on sale at Decathlon
The Van Rysel Interactive Turbo Trainer D100 is now on sale at Decathlon. The new model has a maximum power of 600W and simulates up to 6% inclines. The gadget connects to your bike chain for a natural feeling ride, with Bluetooth connectivity allowing you to monitor your activity with various apps.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro may feature new Samsung ISOCELL GNK sensor
Samsung has outlined full specifications for the ISOCELL GNK, a new 50 MP sensor that builds on the ISOCELL GN1 and GNV. Seemingly, the ISOCELL GNK underpins the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro's primary cameras, rather than customised ISOCELL GN1 or GNV sensors.
Samsung S Pen Creator Edition becomes available on US market
Samsung's latest custom stylus is touted to deliver a more natural, comfortable writing experience to tablet or smartphone users. It has many of the same specs and features as the S Pen found in a new Galaxy S23 Ultra; however, the OEM implies that it induces less fatigue over time due to its dedicated electronic pen design. In short, it is backed to become the US' new non-Apple Apple Pencil.
LG UltraGear 45GR75DC: New ultra-wide gaming monitor launches with pre-order bundle
LG has opened pre-orders for the UltraGear 45GR75DC, a 44.5-inch VA panel with a 1440p resolution and a 200 Hz refresh rate. The LG UltraGear 45GR75DC is available for US$899.99 and comes with a four-port USB hub, unlike the cheaper UltraGear 45GR65DC.
LG UltraGear 45GR65DC released with 1440p resolution, high refresh rate and ultra-wide aspect ratio
The UltraGear 45GR65DC is the cheaper of LG's two new gaming monitors. Built around a 44.5-inch VA panel, the UltraGear 45GR65DC retails for US$799.99 and lacks some of the advanced connectivity of the more expensive UltraGear 45GR75DC.
Lofree Block 98 launches as a retro mechanical keyboard with a wireless twist
Lofree has set out to cram every classic design cue into the new Block mechanical keyboard. Then again, the accessory is also brought up to date with Bluetooth connectivity, multi-OS compatibility and blaclighting. It has launched with an introductory 15% discount, or 20% when bundled with a matching mouse.
Xiaomi POCO C65: Full specifications and launch discounts revealed before mid-November release
Xiaomi has lifted the lid on the POCO C65, its latest mid-range smartphone. Based around a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and a 90 Hz display, the Xiaomi POCO C65 also has a 5,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP primary camera and up to 256 GB of expandable storage, among other features.
Xiaomi launches new Smart Door Lock 2 with push-to-open feature
The Xiaomi Smart Door Lock 2 is now available to pre-order in China. The device is quieter than other models thanks to its fully automatic lock body, allowing you to push the door to open once unlocked. Other features include a fingerprint scanner, NFC reader, Bluetooth and app controls.
AMD's Zen4 Phoenix-based desktop APUs rumored to launch as the Ryzen 8000G series
Initially thought to be part of the Ryzen 7000G series, AMD's Phoenix-based desktop APUs are now expected to launch early next year under the Ryzen 8000G series. AMD apparently sent engineering samples of models such as the Ryzen 3 8300G, Ryzen 5 8500G, Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 8700G to select motherboard makers.
Google Pixel 8 surpasses Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Google Pixel 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in DxOMark camera analysis
The Pixel 8 has now been subjected to DxOMark's usual set of camera analyses. Despite having technically worse cameras than many of its competitors, it still manages to outperform the likes of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with last year's Pixel 7 Pro.
YogiFi Smart Ring with skin temperature sensor now crowdfunding
Wellnesys has launched a Kickstarter Crowdfunding campaign for its new YogiFi Smart Ring. You can use the device to track biometrics such as heart rate, blood oxygen level and skin temperature. Plus, an accompanying app provides insights into your health and wellness with guided meditation and breathing exercises.
Rockstar Games announces official GTA VI trailer dropping next month
The release of the GTA VI trailer is linked with the 25th anniversary of Rockstar Games. Industry insiders expect the trailer to be first showcased at The Game Awards event on December 7.
Apple argues 8GB RAM on MacBook Pro is 'analogous' to 16GB on PCs
Apple's choice of putting just 8GB of RAM in its entry-level products and even some 'Pro' products has always been met with severe criticism, and now, Apple's VP of worldwide marketing Bob Borchers' recent claims have made things even more controversial.
Predator Helios Neo 16 laptop review: Acer has created a gaming chimera
Mid-range gamer with an entry-level GPU. The gaming laptop Predator Helios Neo 16 from Acer is supposedly a cheaper alternative to the regular Helios 16, while still offering a variety of mid-range features, such as an extremely robust and sleek case, lots of connectivity options, a desktop-class CPU, as well as a powerful cooling system which makes use of liquid metal. In this review, you can find out whether this concept is a success.
Intel Core i5-13500HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.6 kg
UGREEN 30W USB-C Nexode Foldable Wall Charger now available in more colors
UGREEN has launched three pastel-colored versions of its new 30W USB-C Nexode Foldable Wall Charger in the US. The gadget uses GaN technology to provide faster charging speeds while remaining compact, with folding pins making it even easier to transport. Plus, the device has built-in protection against overheating and short circuits.
Samsung Galaxy A25: Various specifications surface as official images leak online
Samsung is likely still a few months away from releasing a Galaxy A24 successor. Nonetheless, the Samsung Galaxy A25 has already been certified for sale in the US, with the FCC revealing a few specifications in the process. Official images of the upcoming mid-range smartphone have now surfaced too.
Samsung's first AR/VR headset rumoured to debut alongside Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6
A new report sheds light on Samsung's upcoming AR/VR goggles codenamed Project Infinite. It will be jointly developed by Samsung, Google and Qualcomm and unveiled sometime in H2 2024.
AOC AGON Gaming U27G3X/BK: New 27-inch gaming monitor arrives with 4K resolution, 160 Hz refresh rate and modern ports
AOC has released the AGON Gaming U27G3X/BK, a 27-inch IPS monitor with plenty of features aimed at gamers. Not only does the AOC AGON Gaming U27G3X/BK output at 4K and 160 Hz, but it also has low response times, decent colour accuracy and four video inputs.
Honda SC e: new electric motorcycle with swappable batteries arriving in 2025
Honda is showing the SC e: electric motorcycle concept at EICMA 2023, where it has confirmed a production version is on its way to Europe. The new model has two swappable batteries which work with Honda’s mobile battery network. Other features include blue lighting accents and a display between the handlebars.
New ENGWE E26 fat-tire bike with 750W motor on show
The ENGWE E26 fat-tire e-bike is on show at EICMA 2023. The new model launched earlier this year, with two versions for the international and EU markets. Features of the more powerful international e-bike include a 750W motor, 87 miles (~140 km) range and a dual suspension system.
IKEA ORMANÄS smart LED strip now available
IKEA has launched ORMANÄS, a new smart LED strip, already on sale in the Netherlands. The gadget provides dimmable, colored lighting, with app-based or voice controls. The company suggests the device is easy to set up, thanks partly to a sticker on the back, and can be cut down to size.
Apple M2 Ultra vs the might of x86
CheckMag The launch of Apple's first home-grown CPU design in late 2020 has sparked an arms race with x86 giants such as AMD and Intel. The M2 Ultra has a total of 24 CPU cores in which 16 are performance cores and 8 are efficiency cores. Does the extra 4 efficiency cores that the M2 Ultra has over the M1 Ultra mean that Apple is finally able to entice workstation users?
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 Laptop Review: Virtual machine beast with CPU trouble
Lightweight 64 GB RAM. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11 is the first model of this line with up to 64 GB of RAM. To get this amount of RAM, users have to buy a version with the most powerful P28-CPU, the i7-1370P. Unfortunately, as our review shows, this CPU is ill-suited for this elegant business laptop.
Intel Core i7-1370P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.2 kg
EDATEC debuts two fanless cases for Raspberry Pi 5
There's no denying that the Pi 5 is the most powerful Raspberry Pi to date. But the Broadcom BCM2712 SoC has the potential to offer even more with an optimal cooling solution. And that's basically where the recently launched fanless cases from EDATEC step in.
Nintendo Switch 2: Shuntaro Furukawa efficiently shrugs off Activision, Gamescom, and patent rumors
Shuntaro Furukawa, the president of Nintendo, has made some interesting comments in regard to numerous Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. At a recent press conference, the executive managed to deny certain well-known Switch 2 reports while seemingly making sure to use the correct language in his carefully worded dismissals.
TOPTON V700 brings Core i9-13900H at budget-friendly price
TOPTON has started selling the V700 mini PC. It comes with an Intel Core i9-13000H CPU, a processor we've only seen in the mini PCs residing in the high-end budget range. But the TOPTON V700 is currently priced at US$580 on AliExpress.
Nuki Smart Lock 4.0 with Matter: Nuki confirms launch for December
The long-awaited Nuki Smart Lock 4.0 is reportedly almost ready for launch, as the manufacturer has once again confirmed that the first smart Nuki door lock with Matter support will come onto the market before the end of 2023, i.e. within the next eight weeks.
New Rotwild R.R275 X e-gravel comes with eAssist, Boost Button and electronic gearshift
Rotwild is launching its first e-gravel with eAssist in the R.R275 X. The gravel bike comes with the 250 W TQ HPR50 motor and can provide bursts of 300 W of additional power via the Boost Button on the handlebars.
iOS 17.1.1 and watchOS 10.1.1: Apple remedies BMW bug on iPhone and battery issues on Apple Watch
Via the latest updates for the iPhone and Apple Watch, Apple is finally fixing a number of annoying bugs that have drastically affected battery life and made charging difficult in some cases, including in conjunction with the wireless charging pads in newer BMW vehicles.
EICMA 2023 | Electric Royal Enfield Himalayan makes shocking debut at EICMA bearing polished Himalayan 452 styling
The Royal Enfield HIM-E electric adventure bike concept confirms once again that the Indian motorcycle company is aiming at releasing an electric motorcycle in the near future. The styling and equipment closely resemble the updated Himalayan 452, although Royal Enfield has made clever use of the tank area, swapping bare metal for more seat padding.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora to be bundled with select AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs, Radeon RX 7000 GPUs and laptops
Gamers will get a free copy of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora with select AMD hardware, which includes CPUs, GPUs and laptops running a combination of both. The promotion expires on December 30 and also applies to some pre-built PCs.
Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift pushed to its limits at one of the most challenging race tracks in the world
A recently published test drive video on YouTube shows that the brakes, tires and suspension of the Tesla Model 3 Highland are not suitable for the highly demanding Nordschleife in Germany. The electric sedan's new LFP battery, on the other hand, is praised for its sustained performance even at lower states of charge.
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