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Reportedly, Huawei plans to host a big launch event later this month. According to the same leaker, Huawei will use the event to showcase the long-awaited Watch 4 series, as well as various laptops like a 2023 refresh of the MateBook X Pro. Huawei could also introduce the MatePad Air, among other tablets.

Elon Musk reportedly went straight to the world's largest battery maker after the signing ceremony for Tesla's new Megafactory project in Shanghai. The 40 GWh Megafactory is expected to produce 10,000 packs a year and Elon Musk wants Tesla to have a firm foothold in China's supply chain with strong cluster of local partners.

J.D. Power recently released the April Automotive Sales Outlook report for the US, revealing a decline in electric vehicle market share between February and March 2023. EV adoption is still up slightly year-over-year, despite an increase in EV hesitancy thanks to a lack of charging infrastructure.

Chinese EV maker NIO has released its April delivery report, which reveals a staggering 31% year-over-year increase in EV deliveries. The company has delivered 37,699 vehicles in 2023, of which 6,658 were in April. During Q1, 2023, Tesla delivered 106,915 vehicles in China alone.

SpaceX's Starlink satellite Internet offshoot is expanding its retail footprint with Home Depot availability. The big home improvement store chain is now carrying Starlink starter kits at the same price as SpaceX, with the ability to pay the equipment off on installments and save on shipping costs.

Known for his work on artificial neural networks, Geoffrey Hinton has been with Google since March 2013, when the tech giant acquired DNNresearch Inc., his company at the time. Earlier today, he announced his departure from Google so he could talk freely about the dangers of AI, but also highlighted that he is not criticizing the tech giant.

Daimler Truck North America, BlackRock and NextEra Energy Resources have partnered to create Greenlane, which will develop a charging network to power electric freight vehicles. The joint venture will invest over US$650 million in charging infrastructure along key freight routes. The network will also feature hydrogen refuelling stations.

Thanks to a massive 51% discount, the WD Red Pro NAS HDD (model WD161KFGX) is now down to a tempting US$279.99 (US$569.99 list price). This piece of storage hardware has a general rating of 4.6/5 stars after more than 3,500 validated user reviews, of which over 90% are 4-star and 5-star assessments.

MG has continued its foray into the EV space with the Comet, a car that aims to "keep it real" with a build and specs to match its relatively tiny price-tag. The 2-door vehicle supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but lacks amenities such as fast charging, heated seats or even particularly extensive range.

Hohem is currently holding a sale on the motorized gimbals it makes specifically for action cameras such as those of the GoPro HERO Black series or Insta360 ONE R. They include the iSteady Pro4 for the newest of such gadgets, or the older Pro3 on which those with older models like the HERO8 Black can make some savings. Some deals also come as bundles with tripods or other accessories.

The 2022 ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 configuration on sale is powered by Intel's Alder Lake i5-1235U CPU coupled with 16 GB LPDDR5-4800 RAM and 512 GB NVMe SSD storage. The included 13.3-inch screen comes with a bright 2560 x 1600 IPS panel and the port selection includes 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors.

There are not many places in Europe where laptops are still made. One of these few places is the Welsh Cardiff, where the Panasonic Connect factory is located. We were able to take a peek inside the plant.

The latest BOOX Tab Ultra-series ePaper tablet is the first of its line to debut supporting the "limitless possibility" of drawing or writing in color as well as monochrome as usual, thanks to a new 10.3-inch Kaleido3 screen. Nevertheless, it is still e-ink, and, thus, rated for excellent eye-comfort while reading or scrolling using the brand's "uncompromized", Qualcomm SoC-powered technology.

Compal has announced the Mobile Office, its latest concept laptop. Presented with an unusual design, the Compal Mobile Office brings a new form factor to the laptop market with a foldable palm rest and hidden ports, among other features.

Yadea asserts that its ElitePrime is the best alternative to sitting in traffic with a motor estimated to be 140% stronger, and a battery capacity 23% greater, than the "average" electric scooter. Accordingly, it is hyped to go further and possibly faster, even 30-degree hills, compared to its rivals on the market. It has been released to Indiegogo at early-bird prices that might be a significant discount on its eventual retail price.

The Optoma ZW350ST and ZH350ST projectors have just arrived in the US. The gadgets, designed for use in meeting rooms, deliver up to 3,600 lumens brightness thanks to a DuraCore laser light source. The short throw projectors can produce images up to 300-in (762 cm) wide and have a built-in 15W speaker.

Acer's latest Vero-series laptop has launched with an "environmentally-conscious" design; nevertheless, it can also be business-like as well as trendy, with a QHD web-cam, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and HDMI 2.1. The Vero 15 will ship with 13th-gen Intel processors in mid-2023.

The latest TravelMate P2-series laptops have launched with a lot of the advantages of its higher-end P4 and P6 siblings, Thunderbolt 4, 4G/LTE connectivity and RTX 2050 graphics included. Then again, they make slight compromises to offer the cheapest starting recommended prices of their new productivity-focused line as a whole.

Acer has revealed its new enterprise-centric laptop, the Acer TravelMate P6 14. It features up to a 2.8K OLED screen, 32 GB LPDDR5 memory, 2 TB storage and a 65 Wh battery.

Dell touts the Latitude 9440 as the smallest 14-inch laptop you can buy right now - then again, you may be most inclined to order it for work, as it is also hyped as the OEM's most "collaborative" PC yet. That entails Zoom controls baked right into the large haptics-enabled trackpad, found in an XPS-inspired chassis rated for durability through premium materials.

Lenovo sell the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD as a mobile workstation - yet it is missing many workstation features. This makes it barely any different to the ThinkPad T14 Gen 3. Lenovo should really have a think about which features make the P14s Gen 3 unique.

Sega, one of the largest gaming companies in the world, is buying Rovio, the studio that created Angry Birds, for EUR€706 million (roughly US$771 million as of press time). The purchase is part of Sega's strategy to invest more heavily in mobile gaming.

The latest variant of the popular Minisforum UM590 is now up for pre-order starting at US$219 (barebone). The UM560XT has an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor inside and up to 32 GB RAM & 1 TB SSD, in which case the price will be US$379. If everything goes as planned, shipments will start in mid-May.

Tim Cook is headed to India to open two new retail stores in the country. The new locations are found in 2 different cities, and will start to welcome customers from April 18, 2023. Apple touts them as sources of "excellent" customer service and experience in advance, and indicates that they underpin the country's increasing importance to it as a source of both sales and production.

Smartphones such as the OnePlus 11 currently occupy the top end of the Android market thanks in part to the ability to charge their large 5,000mAh batteries at up to 100W. However, according to a prolific leaker, those specs might trickle down in the next wave of devices, although they will be from the brand Realme instead. It is also now tipped to put the currently ultra-premium combination of 16GB RAM and 1TB of internal storage within the reach of more consumers soon.

DiDi Global is one of the best-known sources of ride-hailing on Chinese streets. Now, it has announced its intention to give its service a next-gen overhaul by putting its own self-driving taxi on those roads in the near future. The vehicle's current concept integrates a lot of LiDAR, radar and cameras to deliver its autonomous functions.

Volkswagen has unveiled the latest drive compatible with its MEB electric vehicle platform. It is rated to enable some next-gen ID family members to launch as rear-wheel drive e-cars with the potential for increased range and efficiency. The APP550 is also touted to deliver "significantly more" power and torque to boot.

LG has announced that it has re-vamped its signature logo with a "a new visual identity" that "smiles back" at an increasingly digital audience. It involves an upgrade for the basic 'face' made of the electronics giant's name to a solid "Active Red" background and the ability to become a GIF at any opportunity. This, according to the OEM, will turn it into an engaging and lively mascot for its "human-centered" business.

Intel has announced it will team up with Arm to develop a plethora of chips for mobile SoCs, IoT, data centres, and government/aerospace applications.

The Intel Core i5-1240P-based, NVIDIA T550-powered ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 is normally priced at just over US$2,500 - however, Lenovo has cut it down to just under US$1,140 instead for a limited time. The SKU in question comes with a matte FHD display and 8GB of RAM - then again, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.0 and a physical webcam shutter are part of the deal.

Expensive Starlink satellite Internet dish and decoder equipment can now be obtained on the cheap to expand its service footprint in Australia and New Zealand. The deal lowers the Starlink equipment price to just AUD$199, but it is only for select rural regions.

Less than a month after unveiling the brand's first mini PC with dual Ethernet ports, Minisforum is back with a second piece of hardware that packs this feature. The Venus NPB7 uses the Intel Core i7-13700H alongside up to 64 GB memory and 1 TB storage. Shipments are scheduled to begin in roughly a month.

The first three months of 2023 (or 1Q2023) has proven a dismal quarter for PC sale - especially for top-5 brand Apple, apparently. It has outstripped other major OEMs such as Lenovo and Dell in terms of falling shipments and market share year-on-year (YoY). Then again, according to market analysis group IDC, there may be an upside to the lack of growth thus far.

Some Google Pixel owners have received surprisingly high Google Pay credits. While amounts vary, some credits amount to over US$1,000. Google wants to reverse the payments made in error, but those who have already spent the money do not need to repay it.

Telecommunications networks that work in the stratosphere represent the next big thing for companies like SoftBank. However, the airborne platforms on which this "Information Revolution" are to be based depend on batteries that can withstand the extremes of temperature and pressure at those altitudes to work. Enpower Greentech Inc (EGI) claims to have developed a power-pack with the durability, stability and energy density needed to live up to that demanding use-case.

After cutting memory chip prices, Samsung announced a drastic 95% drop in year-on-year profits for the quarter, forcing it to join the list of chip makers which will be cutting production as well, on account of the recessionary slump in sales. The long-term goal to invest in new manufacturing capacity still stays, though.

Insta360 has announced that it is offering a better shot at getting one of its high-end cameras for potentially lifestyle vlog- or even VR-quality content during its 2023 Spring Sale. The deals in question include up to US$110 off the innovative, modular ONE RS action camera, the top-end version with the 1-inch sensor and Leica branding included. Then again, Amazon still does better on some options.

Samsung has announced it will continue working with AMD to bring Radeon-based GPUs to mobile products, indicating the tech could be featured on future Galaxy-branded smartphones, tablets and laptops.

Amazfit is currently promoting its program by which it sells some units of its wearables that have been "professionally" refurbished with even more attractive discounts. They consist of the rugged T-Rex Pro or 2 premium smartwatches at up to 20% off their already reduced "renewed" prices via the brand's Amazon Store for a limited time.

CZUR will shortly launch an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the StarryHub Business Conference System, a 4K LED projector. The device has a built-in camera, microphone and speakers so that you can use the gadget for video meetings. Plus, you can wirelessly screen mirror from up to four devices simultaneously.

The new HP Color LaserJet printers for businesses have been announced. Models in Color LaserJet 4200/4300, Enterprise 5000/6000, and X500/X600 series use TerraJet Toner, using less plastic packaging while providing 20% more printable colors. Other features on the higher-end models include the ability to markup documents without a PC.

Huawei's latest premium HarmonyOS smartphones went to pre-order on March 30, 2023 in their native China. Four days later, the devices - whether vanilla P60, its Pro sibling or Ultra top-end counterpart - are reportedly nowhere to be found for sale in the country. Those who have managed to secure one of the new XMAGE camera flagships allegedly face prolonged shipping delays.

For the second year in a row (and the third time since 2020), the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has been cancelled. In the past, E3 was the largest annual event for gaming and often where major games and consoles would be announced.

Available on Amazon since August 27, 2021, the 27-inch Dell S2722QC 4K UHD monitor comes with dual 3 W speakers, USB-C connectivity with 65 W PD, as well as AMD FreeSync support. With a list price of US$369.99, the S2722QC is now down by 19% on Amazon, so those interested can buy it for US$299.99.

The new ZV-E1 is touted as the ideal camera to get started as a creator in 2023. It combines specs such as the 12MP 35mm full-frame Exmor R sensor, flip-out touchscreen and Sony's new AI features from premium alpha-series cameras with increasingly classic features of the ZV series such as a "high-performance" integrated microphone with its own fluffy wind-sock and straightforward controls.

There has been a stark reminder posted of just how much AMD and Intel motherboards have gone up over the last couple of years in terms of average selling price (ASP). Data taken from a major European retailer reveals that average prices of MSI, Gigabyte, and ASRock boards have skyrocketed beyond the ongoing inflation surge that began in 2021.

Starlink launched about 500 new satellites since the beginning of the year, including of the new V2 generation. Waitlisted users on the Best Effort tier are now being upgraded to Starlink Residential speeds for free as SpaceX takes advantage of the drastic carrying capacity increase.