Snap Inc., the parent company of the popular social media app Snapchat, will be reducing its workforce by 10%. With this, Snap has become the latest tech company to initiate lay offs due to a dip in ad revenue, and other reasons.

Two sought-after size variants of the immensely bright Mini-LED TV from Hisense have dropped to their lowest price ever. While the 55-inch version of the Hisense U8K can now be ordered for just $649, the large 75-inch version can be had for $1,149 on Amazon.

A massive DDoS attack involving more than three million toothbrushes infected with malware highlights the dangers of internet-connection gadgets, as less powerful gadgets in particular are often not adequately protected against malware.

Google's Wear OS smartwatch operating system will soon receive the long-awaited Material You update and a new grid view. Prospective users can already see what this will look like in advance.

LG has announced that its smart displays come with complimentary access to Apple's TV Plus (or TV+) content for a limited time. The offer is open to all new and existing owners of eligible 4K or 8K TVs released over the past seven years, as well as the StanbyME series of "lifestyle screens".

With the new X100VI, Fujifilm looks to be addressing a major flaw of the X100V — availability. The new X100VI will allegedly be made in China and receive substantial upgrades to its capabilities, including 6.2K video at 30 fps and 4K 60 fps video.

It is about 50 percent of the oxygen on earth and 90 percent of our sunlight. This is no small task for a spectacularly expensive satellite that is supposed to investigate many unanswered questions about the global climate.

The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 is now going for only $699.99 at Best Buy. With a touch-capable AMOLED display and a Core i7-1260P processor, the laptop is packed with capable hardware to ensure excellent media consumption and productivity. Additionally, the notebook is also a worthy travel companion owing to its low weight (2.29 lbs), slim profile, and long battery life.

The Samsung Galaxy A55 may be closer to launch than ever, with a device bearing its rumored identifiers gaining approval for sale in the US from the Federal Communications Commission. It seems the FCC might have had an easy time of it, as the device seems all but unchanged compared to its A54 5G predecessor in some potentially important ways.

OLED gaming monitors are becoming increasingly popular, with dozens of new examples having been showcased last month at CES 2024. While WOLED and QD-OLED panels feature various technical advantages over their IPS and VA counterparts, two major gaming monitor manufacturers have now increased their respective warranties and guarantees for OLED panels, including if OLED burn-in occurs.

The Vivo X100 has now reached Europe, albeit as an import through a third-party retailer. Surprisingly, the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 touting handset is available for less than a Google Pixel 8 or a Samsung Galaxy S24.

Contrary to earlier suggestions, Apple's upcoming iPad Pro OLED refresh is now expected to start at below $1,000. With apparent even price rises across the board, this would make the entry-level option approximately 20% more expensive than its immediate predecessor.

The Google Pixel 7a saw a $50 price bump from its predecessor, making it barely sit at the “affordable” price range. But frequent deals do make it offer more value than at launch. A good example would be this deal, which has brought the mid-range smartphone back to its all-time low price of $374.

A reliable leaker has shared new images of the Zenfone 11 Ultra, Asus' next flagship smartphone. As expected, the Zenfone 11 Ultra is effectively a re-branded ROG Phone 8, albeit with Zenfone design elements.

According to Nintendo's recently published financial reports, the Nintendo Switch is continuing to sell like hot cakes. The total number of Switch units (across all models) hit 139.36 million as of the end of December 2023. However, console sales have declined by roughly 7.8% year-over-year.

Other highlights for this configuration include a 5 MP webcam with IR sensor, fingerprint reader integrated in the power button, 2x USB4 ports and a total weight of only 2.51 lbs.

The Google Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 wearables are receiving a February 2024 update. The Wear OS 4 software is rolling out in phases, with the first users reporting they have successfully downloaded and installed the latest version. Google suggests that all users should be able to see the update within the next week.

SpaceX is finally releasing its new, more powerful Starlink Residential tier hardware, and is making it available for purchase at places like Best Buy. The new Starlink Standard Kit comes with a larger antenna.

The Rock 5A Pink Edition is an affordable version of the Rock 5A that comes pre-configured with 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Sold for just over $100, the Rock 5A Pink Edition is billed as being powerful enough to surpass the Raspberry Pi 5, the most potent option in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.

Sugar Cubes has presented the Sugar Cubes X Jelly, a project that transforms a popular Android smartphone into a choice of two gaming handhelds. While one serves as more of a Unihertz Jelly Star controller, another overhauls the compact smartphone into a conventional-looking gaming handheld.

Users can raise the TDP of the APU up to 65 W via a BIOS option in order to boost CPU and iGPU performance. GMKtec offers the new NucBox K8 in barbone form, but there is also a 32 GB RAM +1 TB SSD option, and both can be bundled with a pair of AR glasses.

Banana Pi has shared initial details about the BPI-F3, another single-board computer that will be sold under its 'BPI' brand. Unlike recent entries like the BPI-M6 and BPI-M7, the BPI-F3 features a RISC-V chipset that contains eight CPU cores and delivers 2 TOPS of AI computing performance, among other features.

A European retailer leak has confirmed the impending global release of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro. While a previous report suggested that the wearable would carry an €89 MSRP, the new leak outlines that this will not be the case.

In an interview with Tom’s Guide, OnePlus president and COO Kinder Liu explained why the company chose four to five years of software support for the OnePlus 12 and 12R. Liu says the seven-year update policy of Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S24 devices “misses the point” because the hardware may not keep up.

A viral video shows a Tesla Cybertruck driver wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset while driving and interacting hands-free with an app. The reckless behaviour has raised eyebrows and prompted a response from the US government.

Three new features are rumored to be on the way to Garmin smartwatches. One is related to workouts for extra data analysis, while the other two are related to the environment. As the company has yet to announce the features offically, their exact beta or public launch date remains unclear.

The launch date of the Rivian R2 has been officially announced following a recent leak. The unveiling event is expected to take place in Laguna Beach at the new Rivian Theatre. Plus, the brand has topped a recent Consumer Reports survey with the highest customer satisfaction score.

Ulefone has announced that its new Note 17 Pro Android smartphone has the most premium screen of its line to date. It is available for just under $280 with its introductory discounts right now - then again, the OEM could have chosen a less indifferent platform for its relatively high-end display.

Xiaomi has finally confirmed an official launch date for its camera-focused flagship series, the Xiaomi 14 series. The Galaxy S24 series rival will make its debut globally on February 25 and is expected to feature devices including the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Back in 2019, Elon Musk caused an uncomfortable surprise at a Tesla Cybertruck presentation when the e-pickup's "armoured" glass was destroyed by steel balls in an endurance test. In a new video, YouTuber TechRax, known for his destructive testing of electronics, takes on the Cybertruck and tests the resistance of the windows with a baseball and a steel ball.

MediaTek is reportedly offering Samsung exclusive prices for its SoCs according to a new rumor posted on X. The rumor claims the “special” pricing is meant for Samsung to increase its utilization of MediaTek chips in the company’s budget devices.

Garmin could soon make its Connect Home Page Beta Program available to the wider public, according to a recent report. The new look app is currently only offered to a few customers as part of a closed beta. The updated Connect home page is widely customizable, with several sections to help you prioritize various metrics and analyses.

Details of a new budget Samsung tablet have leaked online. Likely a new version of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, the unreleased tablet is set to launch running Android 14, a Samsung Exynos chipset and a choice between Wi-Fi or LTE connectivity.

The first part of the Gothic series has long since achieved cult status in the RPG community - and now it won't be long before fans can once again immerse themselves in the dark world of Myrtana. A release date can already be seen on Amazon - and the game can be pre-ordered.

Ayaneo has revealed more device specifications for the Pocket S, which it will deliver later this year with a modern Snapdragon SoC running Android. The Ayaneo Pocket S will also feature a 1440p display, plus up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.

Intel could be preparing to give the LGA 1700 users more CPU options as a new leak from RedGamingTech talks of Bartlett Lake-S, a sort of refresh for Raptor Lake Refresh, that allegedly features the same architecture. The new CPUs will reportedly slot in existing LGA 1700 boards after only a BIOS update.

Apple's fluffy $199 travel case makes perfect sense considering what JerryRigEverything's durability test and somewhat brutal teardown uncovered today. Anyone spending $3,500 on the first "Spatial Computing Headset" should handle it with the utmost of care, because Apples "laminated glass" scratches like plastic on the outside and replacement is another $799 on top.

Xiaomi's upcoming entry-level device, the Redmi A3 4G, is on its way. Leaks have revealed the expectedly budget hardware of the smartphone, but Xiaomi looks set to also equip it with a rear design that appears to be straight out of last year's Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

Brazilian researchers have developed a biodegradable, plant-wearable sensor for the detection of pesticides on vegetables. Made of cellulose acetate and carbon, these sensors are inexpensive and simple to produce while being biodegradable and generally safe for long-term use on food.

Almost all Amazon Fire devices run on Fire OS. But that might change soon, as the company has recently listed a job for a role that's for the transition from the Android-based operating system to the new Vega OS that's reportedly based on Linux.

OpenAI has unveiled a new ChatGPT app for Vision Pro, which marks the advent of AI in AR. Users will able to download the ChatGPT app from the visionOS App Store for free.

Blurry images of the Fujifilm X100VI have revealed that the next-gen compact camera champion will feature a basically identical design to its predecessor, with the exception of one small change on the back. If you liked the X100V, you'll like the X100VI. If not, look elsewhere.

With more than 2 million unique users last year, the AI-powered video creation service Pictory is now available as a powerful feature for ChatGPT users. Only available to Plus subscribers, it can quickly turn simple ideas into videos. Later this year, Pictory will also reshape PowerPoint presentations into professional videos.

Several days after the launch of the Galaxy S24 series, new details are still emerging, especially about the top model Galaxy S24 Ultra. For example, it turns out that a different model of the 3D Sonic fingerprint sensor has been installed compared to the S23, which unlocks faster in many cases. Samsung has also confirmed new priorities in image tuning for the camera.

Bambu is recalling a 3D printer. Users should shut it down immediately and not continue to use it under any circumstances. The manufacturer has decided to take a very drastic step, but users can still wait.

In January, MediaTek scored significant victories over Qualcomm, as Dimensity chips are currently at the top of the AnTuTu performance charts both in the mid-range and flagships, where the Dimensity 9300 in the Oppo Find X7 Hasselblad flagship outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

CheckMag With many manufacturers releasing ample amounts of AM5 motherboards, it is quite the challenge to find the right one for your needs. Let’s explore five X670E motherboards that we think you should consider.

It is well known that the small hobby computer can be used for a variety of purposes. However, the fact that it can also be used to control a Formula SAE Brazil racing car was not necessarily to be expected. Especially as the technology used is by no means up to date.

The Lenovo LOQ 15 has become one of the better options for extremely frugal gamers as the RTX 4050-equipped configuration of the 15-inch gaming laptop is now on sale for $699 after a massive discount takes $500 off Lenovo's official list price.