Europe is sending factory forensic specialists to Chinese EV brands like BYD as part of its investigation to determine if the lower prices their vehicles command on the continent are due to illegal state subsidies. In the meantime, BYD just unveiled its direct Tesla Model S competitor, after encroaching on the Model 3 and Model Y turf already.

A new rumor recently surfaced on tech social media spaces claiming Samsung was poised to launch the Galaxy S24 series with the promise of seven years of major OS upgrades. That rumor now looks to have been misleading.

Nvidia RTX 40 Super series cards are over the horizon. The earliest launch, which is for the GeForce RTX 4070 Super, is set for January 17. But Newegg and BestBuy have already listed the factory-overclocked models, revealing the pricing information of custom GPUs.

LG has unveiled the 2024 Styler multi-function, garment care closet. This unit can be setup in any room to clean, steam, dehumidify, deodorize, and undust clothes. Additionally, the new Styler can kill the human coronavirus in addition to common bacteria, viruses, and bed bugs.

The Atari 400 is celebrating a small comeback: the mini-console with the look of a home computer from 1983 will be launched in March together with 25 games and a USB joystick. The device will also be able to play ROM games from a USB stick.

The Blackview BL8000 is a new 5G smartphone with a second display. Battery recharging is said to be quick, the use of two SIM cards is possible, and a number of certifications attest to the smartphone's robustness. The high brightness of the 6.78-inch display is also advertised.

(Update 2: More leaked Unboxing-photos and promos confirm additional features) Samsung might copy Google and increase update support to seven years starting with the Galaxy S24 series, according to reliable sources this weekend. Further promo images have also been leaked, advertising some camera and AI features, whereas the latter might cost extra down the road.

With his channel "The Game Theorists", MatPat is one of the most well-known faces on YouTube. What fans have suspected for some time is now a sad certainty: the YouTuber is calling it quits. But MatPat doesn't plan to leave the scene completely.

Philips has unveiled the 5000 series Smart Deadbolt for residential homes. This lock is equipped with the most secure, smart lock authentication method available - a palm scanner that examines the vein patterns underneath the skin. Optional entry methods include using a pin number, Wi-Fi authentication, or key.

The Oukitel OT8 is a new Android tablet with decent features, including a cellular modem and support for high-resolution playback of media content from streaming service providers.

TCL's CSOT R&D division has indicated that it might help build the 14-inch laptop displays of the future based on some of its current OLED prototypes. Some of these PCs might have improved outdoor visibility thanks to high-brightness Ultra Tandem technology, while others might be high-res with rich colors and 120Hz VRR technology. TCL has also developed a Frequency Division Display for smartphones that might be able to exhibit 2 or even 3 different refresh rates simultaneously.

BOE's latest Las Vegas outing demonstrates its latest cutting-edge display prototypes, and is also the first to draw attention to the brands under which it will be selling such products in markets such as the United States. For example, its line of foldable OLED products - such as the new ambi-sliding flexible display - will be handled by f-OLED, whereas others such as the curved 27-inch 4K Mini LED monitor is part of the OEM's α-MLED division.

The potent Android tablet has seen a price decrease to $677.49, at a 26% discount on Amazon. The Tab S9 offers a variety of features, from its sturdy design to its advanced technology, with 11”screen and 256 GB storage.

A leaked listing from Best Buy Canada details a new version of the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller with double the battery life of the current model. While the page was quickly removed, this listing could hint at an update for the PS5's controller coming soon.

Various marketing images for Bose's next pair of high-end earbuds have surfaced online. Sporting a design unlike the company's current earbuds, the Open Ear Clips TWS will rival the likes of the Huawei FreeClip and Sony LinkBuds when they arrive later this year.

Gigabyte has now released a new 17-inch gaming laptop built around modern Intel processors and NVIDIA GPUs. The AORUS 17 (2024) also has a huge battery and numerous ports, among other features.

Belkin has updated its wireless charger lineup by introducing two Belkin Qi2 wireless chargers at CES 2024. These can charge Apple iPhones at 15 watts and should also be compatible with future Android phones that come with the new Qi2 standard.

AMD has showcased the Ryzen 8000G Hawk Point desktop APUs at CES 2024. During an interview with PCWorld at the event, Donny Woligroski, the Senior Processor Technical Marketing Manager at AMD, recommended pairing the APUs with dual-channel DDR5-6000 memory for the best possible performance.

The Darmiyan BrainSee medical AI software has been granted FDA De Novo approval. This non-invasive software uses MRI brain scans with cognitive test scores to score the likelihood of a patient developing Alzheimer’s disease within five years to alert doctors early on.

After four years without a trace, Samsung Ballie graces the stage once again in a video demonstration ahead of CES 2024. The rolling robot is now a projector, smart home assistant and a hub for other connected devices.

The launch of the Apple Vision Pro is imminent and Apple’s hype machine is getting into full swing. Unlike many previous Apple product launches, the Vision Pro is no “sure thing” as it enters a segment that, despite potential, has never really taken off with consumers. And that’s before we get to its $3,500 starting price.

CheckMag The Raspberry Pi 5 is a single board computer that has seen a significant boost to performance this generation. With support for PCIE devices, massive overclocking headroom, a physical on / off switch and an active cooling option, here are 4 projects to get you started with your new Raspberry Pi.

The $349 Lockly Visage is a smart lock that leverages a wide range of locking and unlocking options – from eKeys and RFID cards to biometrics. It should roll out publicly this summer, and a backwards-compatible Lockly hub is also expected later in the year.

XGIMI has shown the HORIZON Max 4K projector at CES 2024. The new model has a dual light source for brightness of up to 3,100 ISO lumens, with support for Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced. Plus, the device has enhanced intelligent image-perfecting tools, thanks partly to a motorized gimbal.

The X account of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which oversees and regulates investments, was hacked earlier this week. The hackers created a false post stating that Bitcoin ETFs had been approved for trading. The hack was confirmed by X.

Users often only find out what a USB Type-C cable can do by trying it out. The USB Forum has been campaigning for appropriate logos for a long time and recently showed Notebookcheck.com correctly labeled cables for the first time.

The Realme 12 Pro will soon be launched as an extremely interesting midrange smartphone that packs a high-quality main camera with a Sony IMX890 sensor and a periscope telephoto camera into a particularly stylish case, as the first teasers and hands-on images show.

AMD promises nothing less than frame generation for (almost) all games on January 24, when Fluid Motion Frame Generation will finally accompany the stable drivers for the Radeon RX 6000 and RX 7000 series. This is expected to result in significantly higher frame rates, also in conjunction with the Radeon 780M iGPU.

A second display and 5G with dual SIM functionality: Doogee is launching a new and particularly robust smartphone in the V20S. The model also comes with a high-performing SoC and extensive features.

The 2023 Legion Slim 5 is also powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS. Thanks to two stackable coupon codes, the OLED-equipped version of Lenovo's 14-inch gaming laptop is currently on sale for its lowest price yet.

The Vivo X100 Ultra—referred to as Thanos by Weibo users—is slated to launch in the near future with powerful camera hardware that could well dominate the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's.

The Redmi Note 13 series is scheduled to make its global debut on January 15. Ahead of that date, a new leak has now revealed marketing material confirming details of the devices and bundle offers for the European market.

A Shimano patent aims to make mountain biking more comfortable and efficient with AI and machine learning. This is arguably the next step in the evolution of mountain bike suspension after the introduction of electronic dampers.

The display tech OEM BOE has a 2024 car as part of its Las Vegas exhibition, and for good reason. The Geely Galaxy E8 boasts the world's first 45-inch 8K borderless smart dashboard, rated to cater to the most pressing need of both driver and front-seat passenger simultaneously. Furthermore, BOE is also demonstrating the screen's even higher-res, more responsive Oxide Mini LED successor with custom curved glass from Corning.

Garmin has started updating two of its recent smartwatches to Beta 9.15, a build that resolves outstanding bugs and adds two new features including a jump rope activity. Beta 9.15 should be available to download as an over-the-air (OTA) update.

Hohem's prominence in the smartphone/camera gimbal game has made its announcement of the Mic-01 wireless lavalier mic as its latest products all the more surprising. Nevertheless, the OEM asserts that the accessory will "elevate" any creator's audio with based on "advanced" DSP technology, "stable" transmission over nearly 700 feet and up to 20 hours of battery life.

Garmin is rolling out a new update to various smartwatches, including the Fenix 6. Available through its Beta Program for now, Beta Version 26.86 addresses several outstanding bugs, including one related to monitoring lap cadence while swimming.

Two of the best RPGs released for the Game Boy Advance are coming to Nintendo's Switch Online service. Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are beloved classics that will be easily playable via the Switch Online Expansion Pack.

Gigabyte has now confirmed all details for the 2024 refresh of the AORUS 15. Not be confused with the AORUS 15X (2024), the AORUS 15 (2024) features a 99 Wh battery, a 165 Hz display, an RTX 4060 GPU and an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor to deliver a 'dual AI-powered gaming laptop'.

Honor has launched a new version of the Magic V2, six months after the device's original release. Arriving as the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design, the handset is Porsche Design's second product in as many months after the AOC AGON PRO PD49 gaming monitor.

Honor has refreshed the Watch 4 Pro, three months after it first introduced its high-end smartwatch. Complimenting the launches of the Magic6, Magic6 Pro and the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design, the new Watch 4 Pro variants expand Honor's offering to five colours, all with stainless steel housings.

A company representative told IGN that MSI has drawn up plans for its future handheld consoles. It treats handhelds like gaming laptops and plans to launch one every two to three years.

TCL has revealed its 2024 TV lineup at CES, including several models in the more premium Q Class. Brand new for 2024 is the Q6-Pro, with full array local dimming and voice commands. At the top of the range is the QM8, with more than 5,000 dimming zones and brightness levels of up to 5,000 nits.

The TCL S5 TV has been announced at CES 2024. The 4K model is a new addition to the budget 2024 S Class range. Compared to its predecessors, improvements offered by the S5 include 25% extra brightness, custom install capabilities and a new audio-enhancing tool for soundbar users.

BYD became the world's largest electric car maker this past quarter, surpassing the previous top dog Tesla by a significant margin. Tesla is now introducing another round of Model 3 and Model Y price cuts to offset the increased EV competition.

Does it still make sense to buy a 2-in-1 Windows device with (overly) timeworn hardware (Amber Lake) in 2024? Well, it depends. The reasonably attractive price does help: the base model Surface Go 2 is available now for as low as €266 (US$291) – Windows 10 Pro included. We took a chance on it.

One-Netbook shared details on the OneXPlayer X1 just a few days ago. Its main features include Intel Core Ultra 7 155H as the processor, a 10.95-inch 2.5K screen, up to 64 GB of RAM, and an OcuLink port. The company has now announced that the 3-in-1 gaming handheld will debut on January 16.