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A new Bloomberg report reveals that Ford's small EV skunkworks project includes both a Tesla Model 2 competitor and a compact electric pickup truck that is also aiming at a $25,000 price tag. The pickup will be US-made and is due for a 2026 release.

Among Us, the popular social deduction game, is coming up with an animated series. The cast for the same has been announced, which includes famous actors like Elijah Woods, Randall Park, Ashley Johnson, and Yvette Nicole Brown.

We recently reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2, the biggest and thickest ThinkPad workstation. While this powerhouse offers much more expandability than smaller models, we still find one area lacking: There are only two M.2 2280 storage slots.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has unveiled the company’s latest AI products and services for the enterprise during GTC 2024 (GPU Technology Conference) in San Jose, CA. The company announced the Blackwell GPU platform as part of their new lineup powering AI in areas such as robotics, drug discovery, and warehouse automation. Advances in autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots were demonstrated.

Two specific coupon codes basically cut the rather unrealistic list price of the just-released ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 in half, which means that even the coveted OLED configuration of Lenovo's latest 14-inch flagship laptop can now be ordered for less than $1,700.

Although the most affordable RTX 4070 Ti currently goes for $679, the recent price cut might not be enough for those looking to get the lowest price per frame in a desktop GPU. While being about 8% faster than the RTX 4070 Super at 1440p, the RTX 4070 Ti is more than 13% more expensive. However, even this small price drop spells good news for gamers.

HTC touts VIVEPORT as the "best place" for developers to make and market their virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) games or apps, not the least as their earnings from doing so are slated to increase "significantly" very shortly. The new revenue share percentage, freshly unveiled at 2024's Game Developers Conference (GDC), applies to new and existing games alike.

Priced at $699, the new Volchar 50A Home EV Charger delivers up to 12 kW and can be used with 240 V outlets (adjustable current from 10A to 50A). It comes with app control, Google and Alexa support, a 25-foot charging cable, as well as hardwire or NEMA 14-50 plug options. The standard warranty is 5 years.

A report from Bloomberg says that Sony has stopped manufacturing new PSVR 2 units due to unsold inventory. The VR headset isn't selling much due to a lack of content and its high price tag.

With the biggest drop in greenhouse gas emissions since 1990 in 2023, Germany could still meet its climate targets. Due to exemplary sectors such as energy and industry, greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 were around 76 million tonnes lower than in the previous year, at 674 million tonnes, as a result of increased use of renewable energy.

Samsung's Electro-Mechanics division has developed the camera every auto manufacturer is going to want as part of their next-gen vehicles, according to the latest reports. The potentially crucial module is backed to last up to six longer than those in the market and work in all weathers, yet boast the latest "hybrid" lens for in-car cameras.

Apple's popular vehicle-control feature is already tipped to evolve into "the ultimate iPhone experience in the car" in its next generation. However, it is also now believed to convert into the ultimate full in-car OS thereafter. Can the Cupertino giant salvage all of its automotive R&D investment with this alleged new move?

Sphere Entertainment has revealed additional technology details behind the groundbreaking Las Vegas Sphere. The sphere is a venue that houses the world’s largest 16,000 x 16,000 pixel LED display to create an immersive entertainment experience.

Three months after showing off the new ThinkPad X1 models at CES, Lenovo is close to making the high-end Ultrabooks broadly available. The nearing release means Lenovo has finally released the full specs of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1.

The baseline AMD configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 also comes with 16GB RAM and a rather paltry 256GB. However, deal hunters only have to invest $711 to get their hands on this reliable 16-inch business laptop.

To make life difficult for cyber criminals, Meta is restricting the screenshot function when using WhatsApp. However, the update has not yet arrived on all smartphones.

The US House of Representatives has passed the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” putting TikTok one step closer to a complete ban in the US. The bill, if passed into law, will force ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to sell its US business in 6 months or risk having the app, among other things, delisted from the app stores in the US.

As it turns out, US buyers won't have to worry about whether the Galaxy A55 will ship with the Exynos 1480 SoC or its Qualcomm Snapdragon counterpart — because the mid-ranger won't make it to the US in the first place. It may be that it's just a little too close to the Galaxy S23 FE for Samsung's liking.

Since 2013, the ThinkPad Yoga sub-brand was Lenovo's convertible series for the B2B business. No more: The new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 G5 drops the Yoga name, as the X1 2-in-1 already did earlier. In other ways, the new model is just a small update of the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4.

You may have already seen a robot dog from Boston Dynamics in action. Named Spot, the robot was mainly developed to perform a variety of tasks, including inspecting industrial sites and taking on hazardous duties. Well, it now has a new competitor called Daystar Bot GS, and surprisingly, it's from the laptop maker Lenovo.

A release without any fanfare: Lenovo has released the new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 5. The newest model sports Intel Core Ultra, also known as Meteor Lake. The X13 G5 will be available both with U and H CPUs, but it appears there are no more AMD options or OLED screens planned.

Hohem's Spring 2024 sale has kicked off with 20% or more off on its latest gimbal for nearly anything the user might want to shoot with "professional orthogonal 3-Axis" stabilization. The iSteady MT2 is rated for the flexibility necessary for a 360° Infinite Spin Shot mode, yet to be solid enough to carry up to 1.2kg of audiovisual hardware. It also integrates the OEM's Magnetic AI tech for "fluid and seamless" subject-tracking.

Founded in 1983, Altera was acquired by Intel in 2015. Since then, it has been known as Intel's Programmable Solutions Group (PSG). Now, Altera is back as a standalone company. Its portfolio of products includes solutions for the defense industry, data centers, embedded and edge applications, communications, and more.

We were recently impressed by the many improvements made to the Spectre x360 16. HP has done exactly the opposite with the EliteBook of all things. Other than changing the processor, the company evidently hasn't done anything to address the existing issues of the predecessor – and it’s their Elite series to boot!

Microsoft has had a partnership with the cloud gaming provider Boosteroid since last year. Now the range of playable Xbox PC games has been expanded considerably.

Samsung is now selling a larger 98-inch 4K display in various countries worldwide. The new model uses a VA panel with up to 450 nits brightness and has been designed for commercial use. Features include built-in 2.2-channel speakers, a temperature sensor, various ports, and wireless connectivity options.

TSMC is back as one of the world's 10 most valuable companies after its stock surged on the back of strong sales driven by demand for AI chips.

Popular tech publication GSMArena is facing a significant DDoS attack, allegedly originating from Indian IP addresses associated with telcos Reliance Jio and Airtel. They've blocked millions of IPs, and have advised legitimate Indian users to use VPNs. The attack highlights the disruptive nature of DDoS attacks and GSMArena's ongoing struggle to maintain service.

HP has refreshed the ZBook Firefly series. Now called the ZBook Firefly G11, the business laptops have received Intel Meteor Lake and AMD Ryzen 8040HS processor, as well as NVIDIA RTX A500 pro GPU and 2.8K OLED display options.

Nikon today confirmed that it will buy cinema camera maker RED. The new subsidiary could give Nikon access to a whole host of new camera tech and video capabilities, including global shutter tech and RED's compression codecs and video expertise.

Microsoft has outlined the date of its next launch event, where it will principally focus on Copilot and Windows. However, the company will also use the March 21 event to showcase new Surface devices, which are not anticipated to be the rumoured Surface Laptop 6 or OLED display-bearing Surface Pro 10.

At the end of December 2023, Steam tested some new features designed to make buying games on the platform even more convenient. The new features have left the beta phase and are now available to all players.

To ensure a successful energy transition, more and more large-scale solar farms are being installed around the world at a rapid pace. However, solar power generation is a huge space-intensive process. For example, an area the size of 550 football pitches is needed for a current 200 megawatt project. Landscape architects and designers are getting creative and using brownfield sites, such as car parks and landfill sites, to create photovoltaic installations without taking up valuable space.

The Twitch mobile app is all set to get a major overhaul later this year. The update will introduce new user experience along with a bunch of new features.

Despite ramping up production to over 15,000 cameras per month, Fujifilm has confirmed that it will be months before it completely catches up on the overwhelming pre-orders for the X100VI.

In the dynamic landscape of modern technology, the power of going mini has emerged as a transformative force, unleashing Azulle, a brand of mini PCs as the power behind everyday technology like digital signage screens, IoT in smart cities, self-service kiosks, and more.

The European Commission has imposed a fine on Apple totalling €1.8 billion for alleged 'abusive App store practices'. Not only does Apple plan to appeal, but it has aimed its sights at Spotify in a blistering response.

Of all companies currently in the smartphone chipset game (which include Apple, Google and Unisoc), MediaTek was found to have shipped the most units in the last quarter of 2023 (4Q2023) and to have had one of the best rates of year-on-year (YoY) growth, with rivals such as Qualcomm and Samsung flat or flagging by comparison. Then again, the Taiwanese OEM was not the one that made the most money in that time.

Five LG RG Series ProBeam projectors have been officially announced. The models are suited to conference rooms and commercial spaces, with the range-topping BU60RG featuring a 4K resolution and up to 6,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features include multiple aspect ratios, advanced image-perfecting tools and Crestron RoomView compatibility.

Despite a moderate reliability rating, Tesla slid down the Consumer Reports overall car brands rankings slightly, while Rivian came in fifth from the bottom, thanks to an abysmal reliability rating. Legacy car brands, like Kia, Hyundai, and BMW seem to fare better in terms of EV reliability and overall impression.

Microsoft has already announced in 2022 that a new Age of Empires spin-off for smartphones will be released. Now the release is just a few months away. However, there are indications that significant progress in the game will only be possible against payment.

While tweeting from space for the first time, the download speed of the Starlink satellite direct-to-cell service has been tested. Elon Musk bragged that SpaceX managed to more than quadruple the promised data speed range.

Apple has just uncharacteristically given up on its foray into automobiles, as reported earlier. Its inaugural Car had once been touted as capable of shooting straight to the forefront of the most advanced class of vehicles possible. Now, however, more potential insight into the reasons why the Cupertino giant failed where other OEMs such as Xiaomi prevailed has emerged.

Leica Camera USA has announced that it will cut the ribbon on its latest flagship brick-and-mortar Store later in March 2024. The space, located in a famously trendy area of New York City, will also integrate the brand's latest dedicated Gallery on one of its floors as well as function as the destination for a boutique DSLR, lens or equipment buying experience.

Volchar's latest contribution to the electric vehicle (EV) charging market comes in the form of its up-to-9.6 kilowatt (kW), 240V outlet for the home. It is UV-resistant and NEMA 4-rated "for maximum protection from harsh weather". The charger has universal EV compatibility in the US - except for Teslas, of course.

Mate Rimac, the brains behind the Rimac Nevera, has responded to Elon Musk's Roadster acceleration claims with some of his experience from running Tesla's fastest EV competitor, Rimac, as well as the legendary Bugatti. Elon Musk recently claimed the next-generation Tesla Roadster would arrive with 0–60 mph acceleration of under one second.

Embracer Group's alleged sale of Gearbox Software looks to be coming to a close by next month as news breaks that Knights of the Old Republic's Saber Interactive looks to go private. The news comes amid a new wave of lay-offs and studio closures from the likes of Sony Entertainment, Electronic Arts, and Riot Games.