The Raspberry Pi Foundation has integrated Debian 12 Bookworm within Raspberry Pi OS. Not only should the change bring security improvements, but it should also result in performance uplifts, among other refinements.

An all-electric BMW M car with a dual-motor rear-wheel-drive drivetrain could be on the cards for the German carmaker. This quirky drive-train arrangement could act as a sort of electronic limited-slip differential, give drivers more control over their vehicles, and allow BMW to implement its Drift Analyser feature for extra fun.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has issued a press release that could leave millions of people suffering from type 1 diabetes (T1D) with cautious optimism in regard to a cure. By using VX-880 stem-cell therapy in a long-term trial, three patients who had coped with diabetes for decades had “achieved insulin independence”. The current study will last until 2028.

OPPO and its co-brand OnePlus has chosen to hype all the global versions of the new Android foldable smartphones they have at once today (October 12, 2023). The Find N3 Flip clamshell can be pre-ordered from now in India, whereas the company seeks to build anticipation for its 'full-sized' counterpart the OnePlus Open by announcing the early-bird offer phase of its pre-launch campaign.

CheckMag So, another game comes out. It’s packed with battle passes, a cosmetic store, and an intolerable grind carefully designed to inflate playtime until you give up and spend money on it. It’s not made to be fun, it’s made to drive engagement. You know the story by now...

Honor has introduced the Watch 4 Pro, a new smartwatch with a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display set within a stainless steel case. The Honor Watch 4 Pro also has an eSIM, GPS and NFC, as well as precise heart rate and SpO2 sensors, among other features.

The Honor Magic Vs2 has arrived as the company's cheaper alternative to the Magic V2. Available in Coral Purple, Glacier Blue and Velvet Black colour options, the Magic Vs2 is just 5.1 mm thick but still packs a pair of LTPO AMOLED displays and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other hardware.

The new Performance P870 and Intelligence X390 processors feature improved AI / ML integration for high-performance compute workloads in consumer mobile, infrastructure, and automotive applications.

One-Netbook is now selling the One-Netbook 5 globally with a 10.1-inch display, 32 GB of RAM and a 42 Wh battery. The One-Netbook 5 starts at US$1,169 with a 1 TB SSD and is also only available with an Intel Core i7-1250U processor.

The XMG gaming laptop benefits from moderate noise emissions, comparatively low power consumption and still a high level of performance (Ryzen 7 7840HS, GeForce RTX 4050). Completing the setup are good runtimes and a moderate price range (from US$1,170).

Other highlights for this model include the 15.6-inch IPS display with QHD resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate, plus a Thunderbolt 4 port. The configuration also features 16 Gb of DDR5-4800 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G4 is available with both AMD and Intel CPUs. In terms of multicore performance and GPU power, the Intel model with Raptor Lake U is inferior - at least, the Intel ThinkPad has the single core performance as a strength.

Austrian Audio, known for its studio mics and headphones, has entered the USB microphone game with its new MiCreator set of classic-looking yet functional microphones. The MiCreator Studio is a USB condenser mic with an additional input to connect either the Satellite, an analog condenser mic, or the Y-Lav lavalier mic. The mics feature integral shock mounts and tilting heads to allow better positioning and headphone outputs for monitoring.

Sharge has updated its Shargeek line of transparently stylish power banks with its most powerful variant yet. The new 170 also has a new "prism silhouette" design that puts 24,000mAh batteries to "mighty two-way fast charging" effect, being compatible with up to 140W USB-PD 3.1-capable devices and of powering itself back up by 50% in as little as 20 minutes. The Shargeek 170 also packs a new Smart Display and splash-proofing.

The Exynos 2400 scores 2,067 and 6,520 in Geekbench 6.2's single and multi-core tests. It debuted alongside a European Galaxy S24+ variant with 8 GB of RAM.

Sources familiar with the supply chain have confirmed that Apple plans to transition most of the iPad lineup to OLED. Talks are ongoing to secure supply for panels that will eventually be found on the iPad Air and iPad Mini in 2025.

The US variant of the Galaxy S24 Ultra scores 2,234 and 6,870 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests. The smartphone features 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 14.

Best Buy has cut the price of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio with a Core i7-13620H CPU, an RTX 4060 GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage by 20% for a limited time. The discount brings the laptop to its lowest rate ever. With the sales price in place, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio seems like an excellent deal with capable mid-range components.

The 4TB version of the popular WD Black SN850X has received another substantial discount that results in Amazon's most affordable price yet for the spacious and super-quick M.2 SSD, which is not just compatible with most modern PCs but can also be used to expand the storage of Sony's PlayStation 5.

Described by Alienware as a "one-stop shop for a seamless gaming experience" and featuring a design that focuses on airflow, the Aurora R15 comes with a wide range of hardware choices. Now, a 20% discount takes the Ryzen 9 7900X-powered model with GeForce RTX 4080 down to the lowest price so far, so those interested can get it for US$2,519.99.

Cooler Master has showcased the GM2711S, a forthcoming 1440p gaming monitor that spans 27-inches across. Not only does the Cooler Master GM2711S have a 180 Hz refresh rate, but it also relies upon Advanced Reflectionless Technology (ART), a combination of anti-glare and anti-reflection treatments designed by AUO.

Canon has just launched what it claims is the “widest auto focus zoom lens ever made for a full frame camera”, the RF 10-20mm F4L IS STM. It is a non-fisheye (aka rectilinear) lens which provides zero distortion with straight lines right to the frame edges, making it the ideal lens for architectural and landscape photography. The compact 570 g lens can be pre-ordered for US$2,299 and will be available in November.

Yesterday's GeForce Game Ready Driver package arrived carrying the 537.58 version number. This time, Nvidia focused on optimizations for three major titles. The names of these games are Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (PC multiplayer open beta), Forza Motorsport, and Lords of the Fallen.

It seems that Oppo has confirmed when OnePlus will release the OnePlus Open. While Oppo is just over a week from the global launch of its next foldable, a YouTuber has compared the Find N3 against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.

Volkswagen has refreshed the ID.4 and ID.5 with a range of upgrades, the option of an enlarged cockpit display included. The electric cars' Pro models are also touted to come with improved range, torque and power, while their GTX versions are backed to get from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under six seconds.

The GM34-CWQ2 is one of three new gaming monitors that Cooler Master has presented. As its name suggests, the GM34-CWQ2 measures 34-inches across, has a curved finish and a 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio.

Nothing has released Nothing OS 2.5 Beta for the Phone (2), its first Android 14-derived update. Not only does the first Nothing OS 2.5 Beta contain various features specific to Android 14, but it also includes some Nothing-specific changes that will be exclusive to the Phone (1) and Phone (2).

The Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted in Mexico during a photo shoot, with spy shots revealing a spacious frunk, comfortably seating a grown human man, and a much-improved bed design sans aggressively-slanted sides.

The first photos shot using Google's new Ultra HDR image format have been published online. Available to try out for the first time in Android 14 with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, the Ultra HDR image format adds an HDR gain map to a standard JPG image, which creates problems with incompatible systems for now.

Tesla is expanding its wrap offerings beyond the Chinese market, where they have been available for some time. This new offering all but confirms that Tesla will offer first-party wraps for the Cybertruck, which has been spotted wearing all sorts of exciting and comedic vinyl in test runs.

Polar has finally replaced its Vantage V2 smartwatch series. In its place arrives the Vantage V3, which comes in Sky Blue, Night Black and Sunrise Apricot colour options. All available for US$599.95, the Polar Vantage V3 has a large AMOLED display, dual-frequency GPS and over a week of battery life, among other features.

Motorola launched two variants of the latest generation of its foldable Android smartphone for the first time in 2023. Now, the more vanilla version of the new Razr has finally joined its flagship counterpart on the United States market. It is touted to come in the same vibrant vegan leather color options, but makes some compromises for a more affordable price-point.

The Galaxy Z Fold5 is now available at a US$400 discount as part of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days discount. The promotion applies to Samsung's latest foldable in Cream and Icy Blue colourways, both with 256 GB of storage.

The K70 might be the vanilla version of Redmi's next high-end Android smartphone line-up, yet is thought to share in Pro-grade advantages such as new flat screen tech and premium build quality. It is also now tipped to have the same generational charging upgrade as the upcoming flagship Xiaomi 14.

The Kilow Gravel electric bicycle is now available to pre-order. The new model weighs just 11.6 kg (~25.6 lbs), thanks to a carbon frame, lightweight 250W motor and battery. The standard power pack provides up to 50 km (~31 miles) range, with an optional extender doubling this to 100 km (~62 miles).

Supersapiens has updated its iOS app to support glucose monitoring directly on the Apple Watch. The new 3.1.1 update can replace the watch face with readouts such as glucose level, trends, and sensor status from the Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport biosensor. The Libre Sense Glucose sport is recommended only for athletes and not for medical diagnosis or monitoring of diabetes.

We reviewed Microsoft's latest Surface models Laptop Studio 2 as well as Laptop Go 3. While the Surface Laptop Studio 2 introduces some welcome changes, the Surface Laptop Go 3 did not really change all that much. However, both devices are just too expensive.

Motorola has introduced its latest Edge smartphone for North America. The Motorola Edge 2023 is available for US$499.99 at launch or CAD$849.99 in Canada.

BH Bikes has launched the iAerolight, a lightweight electric racing bike. The model weighs 11.8 kg (~26.0 lbs) and has a 250W 65 Nm motor. The iAerolight 1.7 and iAerolight 1.8 bicycles come with up to 130 km (~81 miles) assistance range as standard, with the range-topping iAerolight Pro 1.9 delivering up to 185 km (~115 miles) range.

Nvidia's latest roadmap released for investors shows new Hopper-based H200 products coming in early 2024, Blackwell B100 products launching mid-2024 and X100 AI accelerators releasing sometime in 2025. The next gen RTX 5000-series could thus launch in late 2024 and its successor just a year later.

A teardown video of the Pixel 8 has highlighted the internal change that Google has made from the Pixel 7. Unfortunately, this year's smaller Pixel remains difficult to repair and appears to have a weaker cooling solution than the Pixel 8 Pro.

The 2025-bound Exynos 2500 will feature only one Cortex-X5 core instead of the four rumoured earlier. The remaining will be replaced with Cortex-A730 cores in a 1+3+2+4 layout.

A typically reliable leaker has detailed various camera upgrades that are headed to OnePlus' next flagship. Reputedly, the OnePlus 12 will feature the Sony IMX966 as its primary camera, a 50 MP sensor with a 1/1.4-inch optical format. New front-facing and telephoto sensors are rumoured to be heading to the OnePlus 11 successor, too.

The Garmin Venu Sq Music smartwatch is discounted at Amazon in the US, the UK and EU countries such as the Netherlands as part of the Prime Big Deal Days event. The wearable lets you track your health and fitness with other everyday tools, such as music playback and contactless payments.

The Intel Core i9-14900K gaming performance has leaked thanks to an official slide that depicts the CPU going toe to toe with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. According to the leaked data, the Core i9-14900K is practically on par with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D as it loses to the AMD chip in some titles and wins in others.

Garmin has discounted its Forerunner 745 smartwatch in the US as part of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event. The wearable is also reduced in price at Amazon in EU countries, including the Netherlands and France. The Forerunner 745 has been designed for runners and triathletes with GPS tracking and various tools to help you improve your fitness.

The Kia 2024 EV9 SUV EV will open for reservations in the US later this month. The model will start at US$54,900, with the first units expected to ship later this year. Five trim levels will be offered, from the entry-level Light RWD to the range-topping GT-Line e-AWD with dual motors delivering 379 hp.