In a move that could result in a lot of lives saved and coffee spilled, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed that a feature similar to Tesla's Automatic Emergency Braking be mandatory for all new cars or trucks. The NHTSA has estimated that this would prevent at least 360 deaths a year.

Lenovo has finally started selling the Tab Extreme, its Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and iPad Pro 12.9 competitor. Currently orderable in the UK and the US, the Lenovo Tab Extreme has a 14.5-inch and 120 Hz OLED display, plus a high-end chipset and 12 GB of RAM.

Volkswagen's newly-revived rugged, off-road SUV and truck brand, Scout Motors, recently announced that it has recruited Chris Benjamin, who has been responsible for the design teams behind many modern Jeep and RAM designs over the years. This is a big move for Scout Motors, and it couldn't have come cheap, indicating VW is serious about the spin-off and its electric future.

Early signs of the Xiaomi 14 series have been spotted, at least 6 months before the expected arrival of the Xiaomi 14 or Xiaomi 14 Pro. Chinese and global models have been seen so far, although a renowned leaker claims to have been privy to a mysterious 'N7' model too.

While its Intel Core i7-13700H-driven sibling known as NPB7 will start shipping in mid-June, the Intel Core i5-13500H-powered Minisforum Venus NPB5 mini PC will arrive about one week later. The barebone setup can be acquired for US$389, while the 32 GB + 1 TB configuration carries a US$569 preorder price tag.

The high-performing 4TB SSD from Western Digital belongs to the fastest PCIe 4.0 drives on the market as it can hit sequential read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s. Fortunately, even the most spacious model variant of the WD Black SN850X has now dropped below the US$300 mark.

The ASRock Z790 Nova WiFi7 and Z790 Riptide WiFi7 motherboards part of the premium Phantom Gaming lineup are Intel-only. Hopefully mobo makers will soon add Wi-Fi 7 for the AM5 platform from AMD.

CheckUp Bing isn't the only place where great-looking images get showcased every day. AstroBin is even better, in a sense that it is entirely dedicated to astrophotography.

A group of scientists from Sweden managed to build T-shaped transistors out of balsa wood treated with a water-soluble polymer. Since this design only operates in the kilohertz range and can be shrunk to a few millimeters, it is not intended as a replacement for silicon-based semiconductors in the Angstrom era.

CheckUp Mozilla puts the user into the driver's seat by letting them download literally any Firefox release that was ever made. The organization keeps a freely accessible archive of its products at ftp.mozilla.org to be unlike most other browser-making companies that only offer the latest builds.

Garmin has introduced the Epix 2 Pro series, a trio of smartwatches that debuts alongside the new Fenix 7 Pro series. The Epix 2 Pro series is available with more battery life than their regular counterparts, as well as a new heart rate sensor, a built-in flashlight and new exercise tracking features.

The Fenix 7 Pro series consists of three sizes, starting with the Fenix 7S Pro. Available to order from US$799.99, the Fenix 7 Pro series adds a built-in flashlight and a new heart rate sensor to the Fenix 7 series package, among other changes.

The Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has debuted in North America. Smaller than its predecessor, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is also the world's first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, a 4 nm chipset. The new Moto G Stylus 5G has a 120 Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera too, among other features.

According to a new report, the Google Pixel Watch 2 will feature two major changes from last year's model. Supposedly, Google has turned to Qualcomm for its second-generation smartwatch, with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset set to deliver significant battery life improvements. Google will also install cEDA and skin temperature sensors in the Pixel Watch 2, equivalents of which Fitbit already offers in the Sense 2.

The successor to last year's GoPro Hero 11 Black has surfaced online. Debuting on the TDRA database, the Hero 12 Black is alleged to feature a new rear display, which GoPro will market as an 'Edge-to-Edge' touchscreen.

Arriving less than a week after its predecessor, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 535.98 software package brings day-1 support for DLSS 3 and Reflex in Diablo IV, as well as DLSS 2 optimizations for the Unreal Engine 4-based remake of System Shock. However, there are no other changes mentioned.

Gamers can soon run Nintendo Switch games on their Android devices via Yuzu. The software is still in the early stages of development; hence its hardware requirements are pretty high (Snapdragon 865 or higher and 8 GB RAM minimum).

Gigabyte is back with its latest Aorus Gaming Box and this time it is loaded with the might Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU. As in the past, the eGPU connects over Thunderbolt 3 and can transform any laptop into a graphics powerhouse.

Professional driver Misha Charoudin has put the Tesla Model S Plaid through its paces on the Nürburgring and found the car lacking. Charoudin dubbed Tesla's sports car "Dangerously fast and unstable," on account of its incredible power output paired with less-than-adequate suspension and braking hardware. The very nature of an electric vehicle drivetrain means these criticisms are likely applicable to many performance EVs currently on the market.

Down from US$429.99 to a more wallet-friendly US$219.99 thanks to a 49% discount, the 4 TB Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD has been around since mid-November 2022 and became very popular since then. This fast and handy rugged storage accessory is rated IP65 for protection from dust and water.

Both the 65-inch and 75-inch model variants of the exceptionally bright TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, which has just hit the market a few weeks ago, have now received their steepest discounts thus far as Amazon takes up to US$500 off the official list price.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 with a Core i7-12700H and an RTX 3060 is a powerful gaming laptop that is also quite portable thanks to its comparatively low weight and slim profile. Best Buy now has an open-box unit in like-new condition for US$850 off the US$1,649.99 list price.

Rivian has tanked the Tank Turn feature that was slated to come to the Rivian R1T. The feature, which would allow drivers to spin the wheels on opposite sides of the electric vehicle in opposite directions to turn the vehicle on the spot, was pitched as a boon for off-roading. The eco-friendly reason for the feature's cancellation has stirred up some criticism related to the weight of the Rivian.

The compact soundbar from Bose is just 23 inches wide and is mostly designed for regular TV owners who are looking for clearer voices and do not exactly need a powerful and immersive home theater experience.

The ingenious tinkerers from the US have dismantled the majority of the Tesla Model 3 Performance's body, which resulted in a much lighter electric vehicle whose acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is quite a bit closer to the way more expensive and lightning-quick Tesla Model S Plaid.

The ROG Strix XG259QN is a new 1080p and 380 Hz gaming monitor. Offered with a 24.5-inch IPS panel, the ROG Strix XG259QN also has low response times, VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and USB 3.2 Type-A ports for connecting peripherals.

Tesla has now let us have a glimpse of its first electric pickup with two steering wheel options in a short period of time. The Cybertruck may be available both with a regular round steering wheel, as spotted on what was likely a prototype, and with a hybrid uninterrupted yoke wheel of sorts.

ASUS has lifted the lid on the ROG Swift PG38UQ, a new gaming monitor equipped with a 38-inch IPS panel. Arriving later this year, the ROG Swift PG38UQ combines 4K visuals with a 144 Hz refresh rate, VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification and modern connections.

OnePlus has announced that it is releasing a special edition of its current flagship Android smartphone for its fans in India. Its new Marble Odyssey finish is made of "3D crystalline rock" that falls into a pattern that may vary from unit to unit, making each one that much more "unique". The new version of the 11 is slated to arrive in early June 2023.

The Redmi Note 12T Pro is Xiaomi's latest mid-range smartphone and the second Redmi Note 12 series model released this month. Offered with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset and up to 12 GB of RAM, the Redmi Note 12T Pro also has a 144 Hz display backed by a large battery that supports 67 W wired charging.

Volcan has now followed through on its crowdfunding teasers by announcing that its Energon 300 campaign has started today (May 30, 2023). Its angular metallic "space-age" case weighs about 3.6 kilograms (kg), yet is rated to pack 300 watt-hours of capacity, enough to power some iPhones more than 20 times over.

ASUS has unlocked performance gains for the ROG Ally, its Steam Deck competitor. Now one of many AMD Ryzen 7 7840U-derived gaming handhelds, the ROG Ally failed to reach its potential at various wattages with early software. A new firmware update has brought upwards of 20% performance gains, putting it on par with the AYA NEO 2S, another Zen 4 and RDNA 3-based gaming handheld.

NVIDIA's share price has finally propelled it into the US$1 trillion market cap club today (May 30, 2023). Its meteoric valuation is attributed to its (abundantly clear) focus on AI hardware and services. The company's new status has also been seen to buoy up the stock of other tech companies, AMD included.

AYA NEO is now selling the AYA NEO 2S and GEEK 1S, its first AMD Ryzen 7 7840U-based gaming handhelds. Available in various memory configurations and colours, the pair should start shipping in under two month's time.

Kia has relaunched its Light trim of the EV6 crossover as a cheaper alternative. The version, which had previously been discontinued, has a 58 kWh battery for a reduced range. According to Kia, only a limited number of the EV6 Light will be available in its Western US region for now.

The Philips Hue Bright Days Sale has launched in the US, UK and EU. The sale offers two types of discounts, offering 30% off when you buy two or more bulbs and accessories, and a buy one get 50% off a second smart lamp deal. The products included in the sale vary by region, with the Play table lamp included in the EU sale.

Sony has confirmed Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is coming to PC. It is being developed by Nixxes, the same studio that bought Marvel's Spider-Man to PC. The game is up for pre-order now and will be playable on July 26.

Analyst Ross Young has provided more details about the colour options Samsung has created for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. While the pair are expected to share a few options, there will be more colours available for the Galaxy Z Flip5 than the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks about a possible collaboration with Intel in an effort to diversify production venues and alleviate supply chain issues rising with the escalating tensions between the US, China and Taiwan.

MSI has announced an all-new Alpha 17 lineup with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Dragon Range APUs and a choice of Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 Laptop GPUs. This year's Alpha 17 offerings come with improved QHD 240 Hz displays that cover 100% DCI-P3 and are also the world's first laptops to feature Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 7 WLAN.

It appears AMD’s bet of reducing the price of the RX 7600 mere days before the press reviews went live seems to have worked as the newest report from Moore’s Law Is Dead claims that the RDNA 3 GPU outsold Team Green’s mid-ranger at launch. Per the leaker’s sources, the RTX 4060 Ti appears "to have sold 1/10th as well as the RTX 4070 did on its launch week".

An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the Nireeka Mega e-mountain bike. The bicycle has a top speed of 38 mph (~61 kph) thanks to a 1500 W Bafang motor and up to 52 miles (~84 km) of range. Other features include a full suspension system, fat tires and smart taillights.

Decathlon has launched the 2023 Rockrider E-EXPL 500 S and 520 S electric mountain bikes in the EU. The new models feature a 500 Wh battery providing up to 64 km (~40 miles) of assistance range, with BROSE DRIVE mid-mounted motors delivering a top assistance speed of 25 kph (~16 mph).

MSI has displayed several new laptops at Computex 2023, but we observed that the upcoming Prestige 16 Evo / Prestige 16 Studio will be powered by Intel Meteor Lake offerings. We could only notice a generic CPU name in the Device Manager, but many clues point to the fact that this is indeed a Meteor Lake-powered laptop. Some of the chassis' elements in the upcoming Prestige 16 Evo / Studio are also redesigned compared to currently available variants.

The Gboost V8 2023 e-bike conversion kit is now on sale. The motor is available with up to 800W power for a top speed of 32 kph (~20 mph). Multiple power packs are on offer, providing up to 90 km (~56 miles) of assistance range, and a new smart controller brings Bluetooth smartphone connectivity to your bicycle.

Iris has launched an Indiegogo InDemand campaign for its smart ring following its successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year. You can use the wearable to track your heart rate and blood oxygen level, with blood pressure and skin temperature features coming in 2024.