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The Apple Vision Pro headset. (Source: Apple)

New UWB chip in the iPhone 15 series to boost Apple Vision Pro ecosystem

Apple is said to be improving the ultra wideband capabilities of its upcoming iPhone 15 series, according to leading analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The move is aimed at improving its integration with the new Apple Vision Pro headset.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Jun 2023 12:37
Asus Zenbook 14X UX3404V with a colorful OLED display

89% Asus ZenBook 14X (2023) laptop review: OLED ultrabook at its limit

High-end OLED laptop. Asus' new ZenBook 14X comes equipped with the powerful Intel Core i9-13900H. With an above-average robust case, an OLED display with 120 Hz and very good battery life, the ZenBook impresses, but the processor has its limits. More about that in the following review.
Intel Core i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14.5", 1.6 kg
Philip Macdonald, 19 Jun 2023 08:21
A PlayStation Network account is required to download the game to the PlayStation 5 console. (Image source: Sony)

Deal | Sony PlayStation 5 console God of War Ragnarök bundle is on sale for under US$500 for a limited time

The Sony PlayStation 5 console God of War Ragnarök bundle is currently on sale via multiple retailers and over at the official PlayStation store. Various bundles are offered for the PS5 but only the one with the latest God of War game with it is offered at a cut price. The base model of the PlayStation 5 with disc drive was released in 2020 at a launch price of US$499.
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jun 2023 02:54
The supposed colors for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy devices have been leaked. (Image source: @evleaks - edited)

Purported colors for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Watch6 Classic, Watch6, and Tab S9 series emerge with cream being the almost ubiquitous option

The supposed colors for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch6 Classic, and Galaxy Tab S9 series have been shared. A diamond color is offered for the majority of the devices, as is graphite, but it is cream that will be an option for almost all of the Galaxy products except the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic.
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jun 2023 23:36
The Z Flip5 and Tab S9 are just two of the many devices that should appear at the next Galaxy Unpacked event. (Image source: Samsung/@evleaks - edited)

Latest Galaxy Unpacked promo image leak confirms all five much-anticipated Samsung device series that should be unveiled at the July event

New leaked Samsung Galaxy Unpacked promotional images have been shared online that show all the devices that are likely to be unveiled at the launch event expected to be held in July. One of the promo images alone confirms at least four devices that are shown together, including the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series, Galaxy Buds3, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series.
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jun 2023 22:12
Google Pixel 7a review - The near-perfect mid-range smartphone

87% Google Pixel 7a review - The near-perfect mid-range smartphone

Great big small phone. With the release of the Pixel 7a, Google have updated and improved on their mid-range series - not only in terms of processor choice, but also with brand-new features. Furthermore, the Android smartphone is sure to impress thanks to its great battery life and long update supply.
Google Tensor G2, ARM Mali-G710 MP7, 6.1", 193.5 g
Daniel Schmidt, 18 Jun 2023 18:45
The new Q Class Q6510. (Source: TCL)

TCL Q Class and S Class soundbar ranges update with new models

TCL asserts that its new Q Class soundbar series flagship is "home theater, made better" thanks to a generous total output, wireless connectivity options and DTS Virtual: X-enhanced surround sound. It has come to the US market alongside a new sub-premium sibling, as well as new S Class cousins backed to deliver "cinematic audio with just a single HDMI cable".
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2023 18:33
A WF-1000MX5 charging case? (Source: Sony)

Sony WF-1000XM5 charging spec leaked ahead of launch

Sony is now once again tipped to launch new flagship TWS earbuds soon. The alleged WF-1000XM4 successors have popped up as a recent addition to an independent testing database. The new leak mostly purports to offer an insight into the buds' case, its properties and potential changes compared to the previous generation (or lack thereof, as it may be) ahead of their launch.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2023 17:49
Acer Nitro 16 AN16-41 review: An RTX 4070 gaming laptop with good battery life

88% Acer Nitro 16 AN16-41 review: An RTX 4070 gaming laptop with good battery life

Teamwork. AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 power Acer's gaming laptop. They are joined by a bright, 16:10 aspect ratio, 16-inch display (WQXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync), a USB-4 port and very good battery life. The results are impressive. Find out more in our extensive review.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 18 Jun 2023 15:42
Testing Upway refurbished Lapierre E-Sensium 2.2 e-bike

Testing Upway refurbished Lapierre E-Sensium 2.2 e-bike

Used e-bike mail order company. E-bikes are becoming more and more popular, but the prices are often high. As an online store for used e-bikes, Upway wants to offer a wide range of already used bikes at reasonable prices. A one-year warranty is supposed to provide security. We ordered a Lapierre E-Sensium 2.2 and tested both store and bike.
Benedikt Winkel, 18 Jun 2023 13:49
Tesla's screen is used as a police computer display on the Model PD (image: epcalderhead/YT)

Tesla Cybertruck police car to come after Model PD retrofit that runs Windows and races Mustang in hot pursuit

Tesla is the only EV maker that will be able to meet US police departments' vehicle needs and its Model Y or upcoming Cybertruck can be retrofitted to serve as a police car just like the usual Dodge, Ford, or Chevy. A Tesla Model Y journey to a Model PD has now been detailed, complete with the cage and Windows computer inside.
Daniel Zlatev, 18 Jun 2023 13:49
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 laptop review: Alder-Lake makes business convertible worse

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 laptop review: Alder-Lake makes business convertible worse

Business style in the midrange. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G2 was one of our top-rated ThinkPad laptops last year. The ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 successor, with its Alder Lake CPU, still does many things right, but some things have also become worse in the business convertible.
Intel Core i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 18 Jun 2023 08:26
The Tesla Model S Plaid is currently the company's flagship performance car, even if the Model Y is the top seller. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model S Plaid pulls off surprisingly mixed result against supercharged Suzuki Hayabusa, Koenigsegg Agera RST

Since its release, Model S Plaid owners have been testing their vehicles against all manner of supercars, with generally impressive results. This time, the Model S Plaid faced off against a top-spec Koenigsegg Agera RST, with 1,360 hp, and a supercharged Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle that produces 380 hp. The three vehicles competed in both a standing 1/4 mile and rolling-start 1/2 mile test, with results that highlight the strengths of an all-electric drivetrain very well.
Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jun 2023 03:07
Schenker XMG Focus 17 (E23) in review: Gaming laptop with RTX 4070 doesn't skimp on performance

86% Schenker XMG Focus 17 (E23) in review: Gaming laptop with RTX 4070 doesn't skimp on performance

Focused on games. The Focus 17 wants to convince with its core competencies alone. And those read quite impressive: An i9-13900HX with 32 threads, a 240 Hz panel, and the RTX 4070 promise a high speed even in current games without sacrificing details. On the other hand, our review will show where savings have been made.
Intel Core i9-13900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Mario Petzold, 18 Jun 2023 02:21
This time, Asus nailed it as far as the laptop screen is concerned. (Pictured: ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604VY, image source: Notebookcheck)

8 important display specifications and what they mean for the consumer

CheckList 3D Ready, DisplayHDR 400, Flicker-Free, 10000:1. Reading the specification sheet of a monitor can quickly get confusing because of cryptical abbreviations and numbers just like these. Here, we set out to clarify some of them and describe in brief how they relate to an average user´s everyday life.
Sergey Tarasov, 17 Jun 2023 21:00
The quite capable Galaxy S22 Plus has hit one of its lowest prices ever (Image: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus with 256GB gets massive 50% discount

The beautiful 'Phantom White' color variant of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus has now received one of its most notable discounts ever as a well-known online retailer is selling the 256GB SKU for a whopping 50 percent off its original list price.
Enrico Frahn, 17 Jun 2023 20:27
In addition to a very aerodynamic design, the electric sports sedan from Aehra features butterfly doors (Image: Aehra)

Aehra Sedan: Mercedes EQS and Porsche Taycan competitor has 500 miles of range and extravagant design

Just like the all-electric Porsche Taycan and the very efficient Mercedes EQS, the upcoming Aehra Sedan targets very affluent buyers and is scheduled to hit the market in 2026 for prices starting at around US$170,000.
Enrico Frahn, 17 Jun 2023 19:57
The Galaxy S23 may get a major upgrade soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung Galaxy S23-series users to get first taste of One UI 6.0 by end of July 2023

Samsung is now once again said to grace its latest flagship smartphones with a preview of its newest software a couple of weeks early in 2023 compared to 2022. One UI 6.0 Beta 1 is now backed to land in "the third quarter" of this year. It is projected to support Samsung apps optimized for Android 14, and may be another sign of an early launch for devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold5.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2023 19:20
Sony adds Zoom support to BRAVIA TVs. (Source: Sony)

Sony BRAVIA TVs upgrade to Zoom support

Sony has announced that its BRAVIA line of big screens will be the first of their category to support Zoom. Accordingly, the TVs' users will be able to make video calls and hold conferences just as they might on their smartphones or laptops - so long as they have the series' matching webcam, that is. Zoom for TV is rated for tools such as screen-sharing, and also to be compatible with BRAVIA Cam features such as Ambient Optimization Pro.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2023 18:37
TCL CSOT's new pro-grade line-up. (Source: TCL CSOT)

TCL CSOT 105-inch 5K Interactive Whiteboard hyped as OEM's new pro-grade display flagship

TCL CSOT has unveiled a new touch-responsive screen of over 100 inches in size as part of its latest display industry showcase. The new 5K Interactive Whiteboard is now pitched at next-gen professional or corporate use-cases, as are others such as the 55-inch 4K high-brightness outdoor display. The new 21.3-inch Color In-Cell Touch Display, on the other hand, might be found in the clinic of the near future.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2023 17:47
An unreleased 64-core Threadripper was shown off as were some Ryzen 5000X3D engineering samples. (Image source: Gamers Nexus - edited)

192-MB L3 cache-sporting Ryzen 5000X3D monsters shown with unreleased 64-core Zen 3 Ryzen Threadripper in AMD lab tour

A new video from hardware purists Gamers Nexus has seen a trip to AMD labs in Austin result in the showing off of various unreleased processors. A potential AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5990X was part of the show followed by a couple of unreleased chips sporting a huge L3 cache of 192 MB, with these presumably being the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X3D and Ryzen 9 5950X3D.
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jun 2023 17:40
Tesla HW4 vs HW3 side repeaters (image: Menormedia/Reddit)

Tesla HW4 vs HW3 side indicator design and specs comparison shows it can't be retrofit

The new side repeaters that come with Tesla Hardware 4.0 are more power-efficient than the current Hardware 3.0 generation. They can't be plugged in place of a HW3 indicator, though, as a direct parts comparison shows new cameras, wiring harness, and different connectors.
Daniel Zlatev, 17 Jun 2023 17:14
The 11 Pro series zooms to a new record. (Source: Realme)

Realme 11 Pro series breaks sales records on day of release

Realme's first ever 200MP camera smartphone has only been available to buy in India since yesterday (June 16, 2023). Despite this, the OEM now claims that the 11 Pro Plus and its 11 Pro sibling have already sold more "First Sale" units than any other mobile device in its price-tier on Flipkart. The devices offer fast charging and 120Hz displays as well as a new, Xiaomi 13 Ultra-like camera hump in their new market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2023 16:31
Samsung's flagship tablet series will return next month with three new models. (Image source: @_snoopytech_)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: Official press image leaks showing three new flagship tablets

Samsung is over a month away from unveiling new devices at its 27th Galaxy Unpacked event. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has offered a first look at the Galaxy Tab S9 series, with the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra set to be the marquee model of the three tablets available.
Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2023 16:19
Jabra Elite 5 review - TWS headphones with aptX and long runtimes

Jabra Elite 5 review - TWS headphones with aptX and long runtimes

Continuous sound. The Jabra Elite 5 headphones want to convince with strong sound, good endurance, and hybrid active noise cancellation. The telephony should not be neglected and can rely on six microphones. Find out what else the Jabra headphones have to offer in our review.
Daniel Schmidt, 17 Jun 2023 14:58
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G4 AMD reviewed: Inexpensive, fast and quiet (Image: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G4 AMD reviewed: Affordable business laptop with expandable RAM convinces in many respects

The inexpensive Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G4 AMD performs as well as a business laptop in almost all categories: the eight-core processor produces a lot of power, the fan is restrained and the keyboard is even better than in the current ThinkPad T-series. Nevertheless, real innovations are almost completely lacking.
Marvin Gollor, 17 Jun 2023 10:04
The KOWOLL Kolmower M28E robot mower is suitable for lawns up to 4,000 m² (~43,056 ft²) in size. (Image source: KOWOLL)

New KOWOLL Kolmower M28E robot lawn mower arrives

The KOWOLL Kolmower M28E robot lawn mower has been revealed and will be available via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign shortly. The gadget uses RTK-GPS to navigate rather than traditional boundary wires and a retractable LiDAR sensor helps the robot to avoid obstacles. Other smart features include rain detection and edge trimming.
Polly Allcock, 17 Jun 2023 10:03
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

85% Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G smartphone review: 200-megapixel camera in the midrange

Pixel overkill. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offers fast charging, lots of storage and, above all, a very high-resolution camera. In doing so it aims to become the king of the midrange. In our review we take a look at whether Xiaomi has been successful and whether the significant surcharge compared to the Note 12 Pro is worth it.
MediaTek Dimensity 1080, ARM Mali-G68 MP4, 6.67", 210.5 g
Florian Schmitt, 17 Jun 2023 10:01
The Sony SA-CS9 is currently discounted by 41% in the US. (Image source: Sony)

Deal | Sony SA-CS9 Active Subwoofer with Bass Reflex now 41% off

Sony has reduced the price of its SA-CS9 Active Subwoofer with Bass Reflex in the US, with discounts now available at the brand’s online store, Amazon and Best Buy. The compact 10-inch MRC cone-type active subwoofer supports High-Resolution Audio and has a 115W maximum output.
Polly Allcock, 17 Jun 2023 10:01
The Asus ZenFone 10 will be launched globally later this month (image via Evan Blass on Twitter)

Asus ZenFone 10 renders leak ahead of launch

New renders of the Asus ZenFone 10 have been posted online, showing off five different colour variants. Its design is mostly identical to that of its predecessor, complete with two large camera modules and prominent ZenFone branding.
Anil Ganti, 17 Jun 2023 09:55
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 536.23 notification in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 536.23 brings support for 8 new G-Sync compatible monitors and optimizations for F1 23 alongside Aliens: Dark Descent

The latest driver package from Nvidia arrives with DLSS 2 and Reflex support for F1 23 and Aliens: Dark Descent. It also adds 8 new G-SYNC compatible gaming monitors to the list of supported hardware while GeForce Experience receives optimal settings for 7 titles, including The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum and Diablo IV.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jun 2023 09:49
Tesla's Model Y offers a long range and practical crossover SUV body. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y outsells all but Ford F-150 for first quarter of 2023

A report analysing automotive trends has revealed that, in the period between January and April, the Tesla Model Y saw more new sales than any vehicle except the Ford F-150. Teslas were also the only electric vehicles to make it into the top 20 when it came to new vehicle registrations, defying the US trend towards massive SUVs and pickup trucks.
Julian van der Merwe, 17 Jun 2023 03:07
The current Citroën Ë-C3 in India looks like slightly boxier C3. (Image source: Citroën)

Citroën e-C3 coming to disrupt budget EV market with €25,000 launch price in 2024 despite underwhelming range figures

Citroën brand CEO, Thierry Koskas, has confirmed that it will be bringing a new, affordable EV to the market in 2024. The vehicle in question is the e-C3 — a small crossover hatchback based on the C3 design. While the €25,000 pricing of the e-C3 is attractive, the lack of a US launch and a somewhat underwhelming range estimate put a damper on the celebrations.
Julian van der Merwe, 17 Jun 2023 01:44
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra owners can still benefit from monthly security updates (Image: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S20 Ultra: Samsung exceeds its own update policy and still provides monthly Android patches

Although Samsung's official update policy suggests that the Galaxy S20 series is only eligible to receive quarterly security patches three years after launch, the former flagship smartphones are still being updated on a monthly basis, which is a pleasant surprise for Android users who are still holding onto their beloved device.
Enrico Frahn, 16 Jun 2023 22:01
Reddit's new API and moderator policies aren't going down well with users and developers. (Image Source: @brett_jordan on Unsplash)

Reddit CEO remains nonchalant about ongoing massive subreddit blackout and third-party clients sunsetting, pursues possibility of users voting out mods

Reddit is bringing new API pricing and moderation policy changes that are causing quite the consternation among users and developers alike resulting in blackouts among thousands of subreddits. The new API pricing means that popular third-party apps like Apollo will have to cough up US$20 million per year, prompting the developer to retire the app on June 30. However, Reddit's CEO believes that the changes are important and that the protests would eventually fizzle out on their own.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Jun 2023 21:57
The fastback design of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 has proven to be quite polarising. (Image source: Hyundai)

Hyundai introduces Ioniq 6 cash rebate to sway Tesla Model Y, Model 3 buyers with US$5,000 off

Hyundai has introduced a cash rebate on the 2023 Ioniq 6 SE and SEL trims in an effort to bring down the price to compete with Tesla's cheaper offerings. The discount brings the starting price of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 to just US$36,600. The rebate only applies to cash offers, but Hyundai still offers a US$7,500 incentive discount on lease deals. The price cut makes the Ioniq 6 cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 — as long as you ignore the federal tax rebates, that is.
Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jun 2023 21:18
The Vision Pro is coming together. (Source: Apple)

Vision Pro: Apple assembles manufacturing partners for first-gen headset

Apple's inaugural Vision Pro will be put together in the facilities of a Chinese manufacturing company, according to a new report. The assembly partner will apparently build the XR headset from parts sourced from a number of other firms, Some of them also supply parts for other products such as the iPhone, whereas others specialize in the virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 20:00
Camera performance should improve across the board for the Galaxy S23 series after installing AWF1, Galaxy S23 Ultra included. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra receive camera improvements and other changes via AWF1 update

Samsung has released its anticipated camera update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Available as AWF1, the 2.2 GB download contains various camera improvements and system stability improvements.
Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2023 19:55
The Galaxy Watch6 series will be available in four sizes. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

Leaker shares slew of Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic images before Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event

A renowned leaker has published a batch of official Galaxy Watch6 series images, the first released so far. The leak seemingly confirms that there will be no Galaxy Watch6 Pro. However, there will be 43 mm and 47 mm versions of the Galaxy Watch6 Classic, along with 40 mm and 44 mm versions of the regular Galaxy Watch6.
Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2023 19:47
Sony LYTIA is taking off. (Source: Sony)

Sony unveils new 50MP LYTIA mobile device image sensors

Sony has released details on each of its latest CMOS image sensors for devices such as smartphones. They are all under the OEM's new LYTIA brand, and are also of the "most versatile" 50MP resolution. The new LYTx00 series range from sensors intended for selfie cameras to a premium 1-inch flagship for main rear cameras.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 19:17
Some AoE IV gameolay. (Source: Microsoft via NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce NOW picks up Xbox Game Pass support, along with Age of Empires IV

GeForce NOW has announced that it has added Xbox Game Pass to its list of supported account and platform types. Therefore, users with both services will be able to stream titles from the latter on NVIDIA GPUs over the cloud soon. In the meantime, the platform now supports Age of Empires IV's (AoE IV) Anniversary Edition as well as Dordogne, a new release from Steam.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 18:24
Tunnel Falls packaging (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Tunnel Falls: Team Blue's first take at quantum processors with silicon spin qubits

Intel's first quantum processor only has 12 qubits, almost a thousand times less than IBM's upcoming Flamingo chip. However, Team Blue is using a different design based on silicon spin qubits that are a million times smaller, allowing them to scale easier to coherent clusters of thousands and even millions.
Bogdan Solca, 16 Jun 2023 18:06
Some Pixel Fold pre-orders have now been given August 2023 delivery dates. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel Fold: Google quietly pushes delivery dates of early pre-orders into July and August

Google has been found to be silently adjusting delivery dates of Pixel Fold pre-orders. While the company originally stated that it would begin shipping its first foldable in June, some orders have been pushed back to July, with others now left languishing in August.
Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2023 17:52
Madhav Sheth looks to life beyond Realme. (Source: Madhav Sheth via Twitter)

Madhav Sheth says goodbye to leading role at Realme

Realme has virtually been synonymous with having Madhav Sheth as a top executive for the length of its successful five-year tenure as a personal electronics brand. Now, however, the former CEO has announced that it is time to move on to another role. Sheth has led the company through its development from an increasingly popular smartphone OEM to one that now makes an entire ecosystem of tech products, laptops included.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 17:33
(Image Source: HP)

Deal | HP Omen 17 gaming laptop with Intel i7-13700HX and Nvidia RTX 4090 drops to US$2,359.99

The discounted configuration also comes with 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM, 512 GB NVMe SSD storage, 17.3-inch IPS screen with 1440p resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate, a Thunderbolt 4 connector and a full-size SD card reader.
Bogdan Solca, 16 Jun 2023 17:21
The ONEXFLY will soon be available globally. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXFLY: One-netbook confirms global release for 7-inch and AMD Ryzen 7 7840U gaming handheld

One-netbook has announced plans to offer the ONEXFLY globally. The ONEXFLY will combine a 7-inch IPS display with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU for 1080p and 120 Hz gaming. One-netbook has included a 48 Wh battery but has kept the console's weight to 580 g.
Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2023 16:34
Amazfit Bip 3 Pro Test

Amazfit Bip 3 Pro review: An affordable smartwatch reveals a big weakness

Can cheap still be good? The Amazfit Bip 3 Pro is one of Amazfit's most inexpensive smartwatches and large fitness trackers. It's therefore unsurprising that the features on offer here are slimmed down compared to the more premium models. But does the wearable still do a good job? Unfortunately, our review shows that's not the case in every area.
1.69", 33.2 g
Marcus Schwarten, 16 Jun 2023 16:11
The EV6 is a rare fast-charging SUV champ in the US (image: KIA)

Premium electric cars in the US charge much faster than those eligible for tax credit

Fast-charging electric cars are few and far between in the US still, and the latest charging speed test pits those eligible for federal tax credit against premium EVs. The more expensive electric vehicles won the charging speed test by a large margin.
Daniel Zlatev, 16 Jun 2023 15:30
ASUS is having a few software issues with the ROG Ally following the device's launch. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

ASUS ROG Ally: Executive confirms gamers can hold off on troublesome recent BIOS update

ASUS is now shipping the ROG Ally, for which it has also released a new BIOS update. BIOS 319 appears to reduce in-game performance by up to 20%, with even ASUS advising fans that they can skip updating for now.
Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2023 15:27
The Lenovo Slim 7i has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, one HDMI 2.1, and one 3.5 mm combo jack. (Source: Lenovo/Walmart)

Deal | 2023 Lenovo Slim 7i with Core i5-1340p CPU, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD now enjoys massive 34% discount at Walmart

The Gen 8 Lenovo Slim 7i is now enjoying a massive 34% price cut at Walmart. The laptop features a 12-core Core i5-1340p (4 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory running at 5200 MHz, a 1 TB SSD that is upgradeable, and a 14-inch touch-capable IPS panel. Other Lenovo Slim 7i niceties include a backlit keyboard, Wi-Fi 6E, and an FHD webcam with support for Windows Hello facial recognition.
Fawad Murtaza, 16 Jun 2023 14:08
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