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Mini-PC OEM Geekom's latest financial performance report has revealed a "remarkable surge" in its takings for the third quarter of 2023 (3Q2023), a year in which the company began to broaden its reach and sales in the small form-factor market. Geekom attributes its growing success to a number of decisions intended to improve its business.

Lenovo differentiates the ThinkPad T14 G4 into Intel and AMD variants. One difference: Completely soldered RAM on the AMD model. To us, this is a mistake.

A Tesla Cybertruck collided with a Toyota Corolla in California. While only minor injuries were sustained during the collision, the Toyota seems to have taken most of the abuse. The stark contrast between the damage sustained by the vehicles seems to validate previous safety concerns about the design of the Cybertruck.

California-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Fisker revealed in its December business update that it successfully assembled 10,142 units of its Ocean electric SUV in the year, with approximately 4,700 units already handed over to customers.

The lawsuit argues that millions of users who believed they were browsing anonymously had their internet activity covertly monitored by Google.

OPPO has indicated that the Find X7 series will be its first smartphones to launch with a new AI assistant out of the box. AndesGPT is based on a large language model (LLM) rated to respond up to 3.5 times faster than the industry average (depending on word-count). It is also backed to complete tasks such as generating high-quality images up to 60% faster than rival models.

Google and Fervo Energy are working to reduce the impact of climate change with the next generation of geothermal energy. Unlike wind and solar power, geothermal energy provides a continuous supply of electricity and, with government support, could become a cost-effective and carbon-free source of energy in the future.

The Chinese government recently tightened its grasp on the gaming industry and predatory practices that a lot of game studios use to generate revenue. More recently, government officials have said that these new rules may be reconsidered after stock prices tumbled in the wake of the new regulations.

Amazon Prime users who would rather avoid the ad breaks will need to pay an additional $2.99 a month for a commercial-free subscription.

Passive houses can reduce heating and cooling requirements by up to 90%. This energy-saving architecture for a sustainable future began in Canada in the 1970s. Although this special type of energy-efficient construction has not yet become a trend, it could become a pioneering solution for future living.

There is currently no legal way to purchase Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (models with pulse oximeters) in the U.S. Apple immediately appealed the ITC's decision.

This year, zero-emissions flying came closer: the first flight of ZeroAvia's hydrogen-powered aircraft was voted the breakthrough technology of 2023 in a survey by MIT Technology Review. The company has already raised over $140 million from high-profile investors including Bill Gates, and is working towards commercial launch.

The high-speed transportation company said it had not been able to secure the necessary funding to continue operations. It plans to sell the intellectual property of Hyperloop One to another company.

The recycling of batteries is becoming more crucial in the field of electromobility. As the demand for electric cars rises, so does the need for materials to produce lithium-ion batteries. To meet climate targets and maintain affordable prices for electric vehicles, sustainable methods of recycling used batteries are essential.

Infinix' latest INBook-series laptop has hit the Indian market with a metallic unibody design and Windows 11. The Y2 Plus offers HDMI and USB-C charging for ~$420 or less on its new retail platform. Then again, it is also powered by increasingly last-gen Intel platforms and could have a better display on paper.

The company is reportedly in preliminary negotiations with investors. Should the investment round progress as anticipated, OpenAI would become the second most valuable startup in the United States, following Elon Musk's Space X.

Samsung's next Galaxy XCover-series smartphone is coming to Europe, according to a new leak. It is tipped to hit the market with "nice" specs for its typically rugged category of Android devices. Nevertheless, it may also have an attractive price on its supposedly upcoming launch.

The Qoocam 3 Ultra is a "cutting-edge" new dual-lens action camera rated for super-high recording in 3D. Kandao's upcoming lifestyle vlogging device is also backed to take high-quality, instantly-shareable panoramic photos. It will debut during the OEM's CES 2024 showcase ahead of its 2024 release.

Formerly high-flying, e-scooter rental company Bird has filed for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The original e-mobility sharing leader was once valued at over $2 billion, but COVID-19 lockdowns forced its stock delisting earlier this year as riders stayed home.

These certified refurbished units of last year's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 are covered by a two-year warranty and present laptop buyers with a great opportunity to save a lot of money by ordering the well-equipped 14-inch business notebook flagship at Lenovo's official eBay store.

A recent study found that Tesla tops the list of car brands with the most accidents per driver, despite the company's claims to the contrary. Tesla often boasts about the safety of its vehicles, comparing its numbers to NHTSA data, but the company seems to be using sneaky data tricks to hide the true Tesla accident rate.

AI models like ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion require large amounts of energy and CO₂. This is a worrying trend, and recent studies provide important insights into the climate impact of artificial intelligence.

The cancellation comes after the European Commission and the UK's competition and markets authority raised concerns that the merger would stifle competition in the online design software market.

The Tesla Cybertruck made some waves with a frunk that doubles as a bench for two people, despite the electric pickup's disappointing storage volume. Not to be outdone, a recent Ford patent takes the concept of a multi-functional frunk to the next level by converting it into a work surface alongside the ample storage space.

Mankind shouldn't scoff at oil and gas as transitional energy sources in the climate change fight interim, argues Elon Musk. Tesla's CEO spoke out at a conference organized by the Italian prime minister Meloni.

According to a recent report, things are going from bad to worse for customers of manufacturer VanMoof. Buyers or owners of an e-bike from the brand should thus have little expectation of refunds or repairs.

Google DeepMind's new AI is developing numerous materials, including for EV batteries, solar cells, computer chips and much more. In addition, the new A-Lab laboratory is taking material development to a next level by combining robotics and machine learning.

Epic Games describes the result of its case in Northern California's District Court "a win for all app developers". The verdict is that Google does in fact exert a monopoly over distribution and billing mechanisms in the Play Store. Then again, the consequences for the Redmond giant have yet to be determined.

Honor has indicated that its upcoming Magic6 series of flagship Android smartphones will have a top-end special edition. Furthermore, the OEM has collaborated with Porsche Design to deliver this premium device. The partners assert that it will become an instant classic on its impending launch.

Elon Musk's mom had some strong words to say to President Biden's administration for granting and snatching $886 million in federal rural Starlink Internet subsidy. Meanwhile, SpaceX prepares to launch its first satellites with direct-to-cell connectivity.

The EU Commission has been placing advertisements on X for planned chat control. To this end, they have been specifically evaluating and contacting users based on political interests. The fact that this is possible on the platform is not compliant with data protection regulations and so a complaint was lodged against X.

The Dough Spectrum One is a gaming-focused monitor that is now available with Gorilla Glass. This latest version of the display still has 4K/144Hz specs, but is touted as more "abrasion-resistant" thanks to its new protective layer from Corning. It is also rated to be less than glossy without losing contrast or quality.

Upcoming Dell laptops in 2024 are likely to feature serviceable displays as part of Dell's Concept Luna sustainability initiative. This year, Dell is augmenting Concept Luna with an emphasis on "circular design" that includes modularity, reduced emissions, improved telemetry, and easy recycling.

X is facing a significant decline in its ad revenue, with the company expected to bring in only $2.5 billion this year. This marks a sharp drop from 2022 when ad revenue reached $3.4 billion.

New hands with tactile feeling on all fingers and foot torque sensing are just some of Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 improvements. The humanoid robot is also much faster and lighter.

Consumer Reports's recent real-world EV range test revealed that EPA estimates from Tesla, Lucid, and certain Ford models overstate range by a significant margin, while others over-performed, despite suboptimal SUV and pickup truck designs.

Huawei has been largely driven out of the Western smartphone market by strict US sanctions, but the Chinese technology giant is not giving up. Several months ago, the company launched a 5G smartphone onto the market for the first time since the start of the sanctions, which is now causing a headache for the USA.

Huawei's extra-large flagship tablet has gone global today (December 12, 2023). The MatePad Pro 13.2 brings its "masterpiece" X-True OLED display to new markets, as well as its "ultra-thin" form-factor and stylus support. Its pre-order availability data has also been announced today.

Elon Musk recently dismissed the idea for a Starlink IPO in 2024 as SpaceX is focusing on the service expansion and financials of its satellite Internet service. The unprecedented Starlink subscriber growth, however, has stunted its performance this past quarter.

The latest addition to the BOOX Note Air3 is touted to deliver distraction-free note-taking or reading thanks to its black-and-white only display. Nevertheless, its new Carta 1200 display is packaged in the same kind of light, thin and "elegant" chassis as its predecessors, thereby helping the user to take a versatile "paperlike screen" anywhere.

The Paris-based startup, Mistral AI, raised $415 million after the Series A funding round closed. It is valued at roughly $2 billion, according to Bloomberg.

Released in 2009, Grammarly became a popular assistant for students, professional writers, and people who need assistance with various projects from time to time. While the standalone Editor apps for Windows and Mac will be discontinued in the first days of 2024, their successors (Grammarly for Windows and Mac) are already available.

Huawei has announced that it has broken ground on its first factory outside its native China. The facility is to be located in northeastern France, has a projected output of 1 billion new products per year and is estimated to employ up to 500 people. The OEM envisages that the "ultramodern" plant will be highly sustainable and might make its 5G and electric vehicle (EV) components available in Europe.

After stocking Costco stores in Japan with Starlink terminals, SpaceX is expanding its partnership with the wholesaler on this side of the pond, too. The same Costco Japan promotion of free Starlink satellite Internet service months now applies in the US, too.

Vietnam might develop into a hub for Nvidia's chip research and manufacturing. The local media reports that the company intends to establish a legal entity in the country.

With its longer battery life, LTE modem, and low noise and heat output, the Lenovo business notebook is an excellent choice. There is plenty of processing power available with a Ryzen 7 APU. The dual RAM slot configuration is a noteworthy plus. The starting price is around $700.

The HP Elite t755 Thin Client is now official. It runs a custom Windows 10 version and comes with a laundry list of security protections, making it ideal for enterprise environments. It will be available for purchase sometime in January 2024.