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Bajaj's CNG motorcycle is expected to reduce fuel costs by 50-65%, according to the company's managing director (image: Bajaj Auto)

World's first affordable CNG motorcycle to slash running costs by 50-65%

Powered by CNG (compressed natural gas), Bajaj Auto's new motorcycle is designed to offer a more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to petrol and diesel motorcycles, countering the rising price of fuel.

Nicole Dominikowski, 04 May 2024 10:52

It looks like Rivian is throwing its weight behind the production of its next EV launch. (Image source: Rivian)

Rivian R2 gets $827 million boost as Tesla slips into cost-cutting with internship, Supercharger team cuts

Rivian is set to receive $827 million in state funding from Illinois, set to be used to prepare the company, its staff, and facilities for the production of its upcoming R2 electric SUV. Meanwhile, Tesla's continued shrink has see...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 May 2024 04:17

It is said the cryptocurrency exchange platform created by Zhao was engineered to grow at all costs (Image source: Binance.com)

Binance founder to serve 4 months in prison

The founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has been sentenced to four months in prison for putting profits above the law. The company was found guilty of inadvertently helping fund various criminal activities around the globe. Zhao p...

Sergey Tarasov, 01 May 2024 22:18

$1 Starlink trial available in Australia and NZ as well (image: SpaceX)

SpaceX now offers 33% cheaper refurbished Starlink kits and $1 satellite Internet trial in the US, Australia, and New Zealand

The $1 subscription offer for Starlink satellite Internet is available in select states with a monthly fee refund, while SpaceX has found a way to sell Starlink kits on the cheap.

Daniel Zlatev, 01 May 2024 14:16

Zen 5 chips now sampling

After revealing surprisingly strong data center sales in the first quarter, AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, also mentioned that the first Epyc Turin and Ryzen Strix samples are already reaching the company's partners. These Zen 5-based proces...

Codrut Nistor, 01 May 2024 12:17

Los Angeles Metro rolls out AI buses that can automatically ticket illegally parked cars blocking bus routes. (Source: HaydenAI)

Los Angeles launching AI Metro buses to automatically issue parking tickets to illegally parked cars

Los Angeles is launching AI Metro buses to automatically issue parking tickets to cars blocking bus routes. The AI buses are equipped with cameras to automatically identify illegally parked vehicles and will upload incriminating v...

David Chien, 01 May 2024 07:35

Huawei Pura 70 series starts at a base price of $760 in China for the regular Pura 70. (Source: Huawei)

Updated | Huawei Pura 70 series ditches foreign supply chain almost completely as company reportedly procures most parts locally

Except the Pura 70 Ultra, Huawei Pura 70 smartphones are almost entirely made up of parts manufactured by Chinese firms according to a teardown analysis of the phones. Huawei’s Chinese supply chain for its flagship P70 series incl...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 May 2024 00:05

Godox Magic XT1: A new wireless mic system with OLED touchscreen receiver

Godox' latest clip-on wireless audio recording system comes with dual long-range mics rated for "impressive" Hi-Res audio. Furthermore, the Magic XT1's 2-in-1 receiver has its own OLED display to help control and monitor its audio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2024 17:33

Huawei plans to start mass production of HBM2 chips by 2026 (Image source: PCGamesHardware)

Huawei prepares to produce homegrown HBM memory chips to accelerate AI and HPC development

According to a recent report from The Information, Huawei is making advancements in establishing domestic production of HBM (high bandwidth memory). This move from the Chinese company is an effort to overcome the limitations it ha...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Apr 2024 15:20

Target starts selling Starlink dishes (image: SpaceX)

Target now selling Starlink satellite Internet kits with free shipping

The new Starlink V4 satellite dish and Internet router paraphernalia have now arrived in Target stores with self installation instructions. The retailer also offers Residential and Roam service plan subscriptions and 30-day retur...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Apr 2024 11:49

Samsung Foundry could start making 2 nm chips in 2025 (image via Samsung)

Samsung Foundry's 2 nm chips slated to enter mass production in 2025

A report from Business Korea states Samsung plans to start mass production of its 2 nm node in 2025. It will be used to power the Exynos 2600 and possibly the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy.

Anil Ganti, 30 Apr 2024 11:32

Huawei hypes its new GoPaint app. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei touts GoPaint as a pro-grade new drawing app for touchscreen devices

Huawei has introduced GoPaint as its latest in-house app. It is touted to help users of devices such as the OEM's flagship MatePad tablets to create better original art than ever before, with features such as tutorials, tools and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2024 18:03

Affordable and climate-friendly dream homes could be possible thanks to a new AI architect and 3D printing (image: Icon)

Cheap, climate-friendly dream homes: New AI architect and 3D printing transform construction industry

The world's largest 3D-printed housing community has been completed - and the company behind it has now developed an AI architect who designs customized homes that are then built by a robot in record time. As well as reducing cost...

Nicole Dominikowski, 27 Apr 2024 15:42

LG Innotek's new high-end mobile zoom module. (Source: LG)

LG Innotek periscope zoom module wins 2024 Edison Award

LG's Innotek divison has won its latest Edison Award for its advanced optical zoom module for smartphones. The company claims that a device with one of these lenses will be able to take images of the highest quality possible at ma...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2024 14:45

SU7: Xiaomi secures over 75,000 orders for its first-gen car

The heretofore electronics-focused OEM Xiaomi unleashed its inaugural own-brand car less than a month ago in 2024 - nevertheless, the company now claims to be able to deliver another batch of the vehicle's variants by mid-year. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2024 15:03

Blizzard gives no reasons for canceling BlizzCon 2024. (Source: Blizzard)

Blizzard cancels BlizzCon again, but comes to Gamescom

After celebrating its BlizzCon comeback in 2023, Blizzard is once again skipping its in-house exhibition in 2024. However, the iconic game developer will apparently be represented at Gamescom in Cologne.

Marius Müller, 26 Apr 2024 14:49

It appears that the Amazon team working on improving Alexa's search results and AI functionality has been illegally using copyrighted data for training purposes. (Image source: Amazon - edited)

Amazon AI team flouted copyright laws to win arms race - former AI lead dev

Dr Viviane Ghaderi, an ex-Amazon executive and lead AI engineer, has revealed in a California lawsuit that she was told to ignore company protocol and copyright law in order to beat the competition in an AI arms race.

Julian van der Merwe, 26 Apr 2024 02:11

The ID.UX line will come with a new look. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID. CODE previewed as L4 self-driving car at Chinese auto show

Volkswagen has showcased its latest developments in automotive design at the 2024 Auto China event. The next-gen features are projected to come combined with Level 4 autonomous driving in the upcoming ID. CODE e-SUV. The new range...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2024 19:08

The Tesla Cybertruck may be cheaper for Tesla to produce by the end of 2024 as battery and EV manufacturing ramps and cheapens. (Image source: Tesla - edited)

Tesla makes 1,000 Cybertrucks weekly as low 4680 cell cost means imminent price drop — at least for production

At this rate, Tesla will be able to fulfil all Cybertruck reservations in a little more than 38 years. An imminent drop in the price of Tesla's 4680 cell production means that the Cybertruck will likely also soon become cheaper fo...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Apr 2024 00:49

Which side of the scales are you on? (Source: Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash)

Social media: Does it cause more harm than good?

Debate It has been just over 20 years since Facebook first launched as a Harvard university project. In that time, a significant number of other platforms have launched including TikTok, Twitter (X), Snapchat, Instagram and more. But do ...

David Devey and Sergey Tarasov, 24 Apr 2024 23:20

TikTok ban in $95 billion package passes Senate, awaiting President Biden's signature to become law. (Source: TikTok)

TikTok dead-man walking after US Senate passes TikTok ban bill included in $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

(Update: 2024-04-24 11:00 PST President Biden has signed the package into law.) TikTok is now a dead-man walking after the US Senate passed a ban included in a $95 billion aid package to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. After Presiden...

David Chien, 24 Apr 2024 06:55

Unifi Dream Machine Pro Max. (Image: Ubiquiti)

Ubiquiti introduces Dream Machine UDM Pro Max with Shadow Mode

The Unifi Dream Machine Pro is being supplemented with a significantly more powerful device, the new UDM Pro Max, which doubles the number of clients and Unifi devices and offers a High-Availability option called 'Shadow Mode'.

Andreas Sebayang, 24 Apr 2024 03:41

Fisker once again finds itself in the news for all the wrong reasons — potentially for the last time. (Image source: Fisker - edited)

Fisker bankruptcy looms over EV maker despite recent Ocean price slash

Fisker looks to be in deeper trouble than it previously let on. A new Fisker filing reveals that it will face bankruptcy within 30 days if it cannot drum up some investment before then.

Julian van der Merwe, 23 Apr 2024 22:47

The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 has a 91.7% screen-to-body ratio. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 debuts with world's first LPCAMM2 memory alongside Intel Core Ultra CPUs

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 has landed with a new design, Intel Core Ultra series CPUs, and up to an RTX 3000 Ada Generation GPU. Interestingly, the machine comes with Micron's LPCAMM2 memory, making it the world's first consumer...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Apr 2024 19:19

The ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 features two SO-DIMM slots of RAM expansion. (Source: Lenovo)

ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 unveiled with Intel Core Ultra CPUs, up to an RTX 3000 Ada Generation GPU, and new display option

Lenovo has refreshed the ThinkPad P16v with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, up to an 8 GB RTX 3000 Ada Generation workstation GPU, and a new 400-nit display option. However, aside from these notable internal updates, the r...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Apr 2024 18:03

The next-gen gaming display will have next-gen refresh rate specs. (Source: LG)

LG previews availability expansion for next-gen 240/480Hz Dual Mode gaming monitor type

LG asserts that the display panel of the future will be able to act more like two monitors in one, as it will be able to support 2 different resolutions, each of which will have its own refresh rate. Mass production for the first-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2024 16:45

Lenovo has launched two new ThinkPad models (image via Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s i Gen 5 and ThinkPad P16s i Gen 3: New business laptops presented with Intel Meteor Lake processors and 16:10 screen

Lenovo has announced two new ThinkPad models for business users, the ThinkPad P16s i Gen 3 and ThinkPad P14s i Gen 5. Both come with Intel’s Meteor Lake laptop processors, an optional Nvidia RTX 500 Ada Generation GPU, up to 96 GB...

Anil Ganti, 23 Apr 2024 16:13

Microsoft is a cyber security threat (Source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Microsoft considered a national security risk by former White House cyber policy director

With a share of over 85% in the productivity software segment and more than 90% in the operating system market share currently in use with the federal agencies, Microsoft reigns supreme in the US. However, this makes it quite slug...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2024 23:27

Repairable Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G5 & slim ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 launch in the US

Lenovo's redesigned ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 has become available in the US webshop. As usual, the launch prices are high and only the Core Ultra version of the upgradable ThinkPad Laptop has launched. The thinner ThinkPad T14s G5 is al...

Benjamin Herzig, 22 Apr 2024 19:26

The new Tinder feature will be rolled out soon (Image Source: Tinder)

Tinder unveils "Share My Date" feature for safer dating

Tinder's new "Share My Date" feature lets users share date details with friends and family via a link. This link includes the match's name, location, and date/time. The feature aims to improve safety by expiring links and limiting...

Nitisha Upadhye, 22 Apr 2024 19:03

Mooncool TK1 debuts to electrify accessible transport with three wheels and up-to-750W motor

Mooncool touts its new TK1 as the safest and most convenient way to get into e-mobility, as it is an e-trike rather than an e-bike. Accordingly, it is backed to boost the rider's quality of life with an easy-fold design, a rear di...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2024 16:52

Mercedes-Benz's Drive Pilot is a Level 3 autonomous driving package certified for use on certain California and Nevada roads in the US. (Image source: Mercedes-Benz - edited)

Mercedes-Benz beats Tesla to FSD punch with Level 3 autonomous driving for US roads — Ts and Cs apply

Despite working on the tech for years, Tesla has now been beaten to regulatory approval for Level 3 autonomous driving by two manufacturers. Nevada and California have now both approved the use of Mercedes-Benz's Drive Pilot, maki...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Apr 2024 16:05

Tencent plans to release Dungeon & Fighter soon.

Tencent shares surge thanks to blockbuster game’s early debut

Tencent's stock surged after announcing the early launch of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile in China. The game is expected to boost Tencent's gaming revenue and comes amid a potential easing of gaming regulations.

Nitisha Upadhye, 22 Apr 2024 09:04

US Senate to pass TikTok ban stuffed into Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel support package as early as Tuesday

The U.S. Senate is set to pass a TikTok ban stuffed into an Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine support package that includes the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which itself passed the House Wedne...

David Chien, 21 Apr 2024 05:34

JSAUX FlipGo dual portable monitor non-crowdfunding prices revealed

JSAUX has taken the $1,000,000 or so it earned from the Kickstarter campaign for its innovative FlipGo product and has used it to bring the innovative folding external dual monitor to retail. It comes in 2 sizes (13.5- and 16-inch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2024 17:16

Huawei Pura 70 series starts at the equivalent of $760 for the P70 and goes up to $1,400 for the P70 Ultra. (Source: Huawei)

Smash-hit Huawei Pura 70 series to zoom past 10 million in sales as company is predicted to take back top spot in China

High-end models of Huawei’s latest flagship series, the Pura 70, officially went on sale in China on Thursday and the devices are selling like hotcakes. Reports indicate that the Huawei P70 Pro/Pro+ and the P70 Ultra sold out onli...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Apr 2024 15:45

Roccat was founded in 2007 in Hamburg by René Korte. (Source: Roccat)

The end of the German gaming brand Roccat

The well-known gaming equipment manufacturer Roccat was acquired by the US company Turtle Beach in 2019 to strengthen its presence in the gaming market. Five years after the acquisition, Roccat has been discontinued. However, the ...

Marius Müller, 19 Apr 2024 15:10

Intel Hala Point neuromorphic research system (Source: Intel)

Intel Hala Point unveiled as the world's largest neuromorphic system

With 1.15 billion neurons, the Intel Hala Point is the world's largest neuromorphic system. Taking advantage of the Loihi 2 processor and deployed at Sandia National Laboratories, this system's capacity is similar to that of an ow...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Apr 2024 01:12

001 is the name of the first new Atlas. (Image: Boston Dynamics)

Boston Dynamics: New Atlas no longer leaks hydraulic fluid and will improve Hyundai's car production

HD Atlas has been retired. But Boston Dynamics is sending a completely new Atlas onto the test field without further ado. It no longer "bleeds" hydraulic fluid and is intended to help Hyundai with its cars.

Andreas Sebayang, 19 Apr 2024 00:16

The Tesla Cybertruck may not be as comfortable in and around water as Tesla wants us to believe. (Image source: Tesla)

Cybertruck car wash mishap exposes HW4 software bug causing 5-hour reset time

Another week, another Cybertruck bites the dust — at least for a bit. This time, the Cybertruck in question was put through a car wash shortly before it completely lost its composure. Fortunately, the vehicle was able to recover f...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Apr 2024 21:31

A satellite Internet connection is much harder to control/regulate than normal one. (Image source: AI generated)

Elon Musk's Starlink forced to go on hold by officials in Zimbabwe

Starlink users in Zimbabwe face losing access to satellite Internet for an unknown period of time, much like their counterparts in Botswana and South Africa have. The problem appears to be one of a regulatory nature; officials of ...

Sergey Tarasov, 17 Apr 2024 15:55

No ThinkPad P16 G3 this year? Lenovo updates existing ThinkPad P16 G2 workstation with 14th Gen CPUs

The current generation of ThinkPad workstations is still powered by 13th Gen processors. Now, it appears as like Lenovo is simply updating the existing Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 with 14th Gen chips - which also means that there wi...

Benjamin Herzig, 17 Apr 2024 08:29

Samsung's new LPDDR5X memory is now official (image via Samsung)

Samsung unveils new 10.7 Gbps LPDDR5X memory for next-gen smartphones and laptops

Samsung has unveiled its new LPDDR5X memory modules. It has a throughput of 10.7 Gbps and it is 25% faster and more power-efficient than its predecessor. The company says it has been optimized for AI applications.

Anil Ganti, 17 Apr 2024 06:13

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 business laptop has dropped to $599 (Image: Marvin Gollor)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 laptop with upgradable 16GB RAM is 67% off right now

The Intel-powered configuration of the ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 features two SODIMM slots and is also equipped with a fairly small 256GB SSD. However, buyers who might consider upgrading the memory and storage of their new laptop later ...

Enrico Frahn, 16 Apr 2024 22:38

Sony Pro BRAVIA BZ53L launches as up to 98-inch display with matte options

Sony asserts that customers love the Deep Black Non-Glare Coating on the new Pro BRAVIA BZ53L, rated to confer enhanced visibility with minimal reflections on the new enterprise-grade display. It is rated for a 120Hz refresh rate ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2024 16:04

Gamescom 2024 will take place in Cologne from August 21 to 25. (Source: gamescom / Nintendo)

Nintendo will not take part in gamescom 2024 "after careful consideration"

Fans will have to say goodbye to hopes of the Switch 2 being unveiled at gamescom 2024. Nintendo will not be represented at the world's largest games fair this year.

Marius Müller, 16 Apr 2024 15:56