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Samsung may not launch its new flagship smartphone until 2024 - however, that has not stopped a famous designer releasing their idea of how its teaser video would look in advance. The new clip takes the latest Galaxy S24 Ultra design rumors into account, a switch to a titanium frame included. The device's S Pen also stars in the new leak.

Retroid has finally showcased the Pocket 2S Metal Edition, three months after the gaming handheld's initial release. Third-party metal shells are already available though and in more colour options than Retroid has planned.

The latest Android smartphone from Realme to be approved by Chinese regulator TENAA is most likely the brand's next flagship, based on the new and very prominent camera hump alone. The certification also reveals that the "GT5 Pro" runs on the latest and greatest silicon from Qualcomm, and will be paired with internals of equally premium status - with one puzzling omission.

Onyx has started selling the BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro, a 10.3-inch E-reader with a colour E-ink display running Android 12. The BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro is now orderable in multiple markets, including the US, where it retails for US$649.99.

The Cybertruck release date is scheduled for November 30, and Tesla opened a delivery event lottery for those who would like to take part in the festivities at Giga Texas. The attendance roster will be rather limited to the shareholders who would want to go and earn a spot, though.

Optimized for intense gaming sessions, the WD Black SN850 is a PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD coming with a 5-year limited warranty. This SSD is fully compatible with PlayStation 5 consoles. The 2 TB version is now down to its lowest price in 30 days on Amazon, going for US$199.99 instead of US$259, but Western Digital offers it for just US$149.99.

Gogoro touts the CrossOver as the first two-wheel SUV, thanks to its wide range of use cases and highly-configurable storage system. It features a total of 26 attachment points and a split seat that flips up to become a backrest and reveal a built-in luggage rack.

According to reliable leaker Mark Gurnam, it now seems Apple won’t be updating the entry-level MacBook Pro with the M3 chip at the upcoming Apple Event, although it remains in development internally at Apple.

After unveiling the Infinix Zero 30 5G last month, Infinix has now released the 4G model of the smartphone. This 4G version of Zero 30 comes with the Helio G99, a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, a 108 MP primary camera on the back, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage.

Apple has released the first beta version of iOS 17.2, confirming that the update will introduce the long-awaited Journal app, expand the functionality of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button, and allow Apple to roll out iOS updates to unpacked iPhones.

The Mazda Iconic SP, a RWD RX-8-meets-Miata hybrid sports car concept, was unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show and is slated to run on a rotary-electric drivetrain that will burn biofuels, hydrogen, or LPG. Mazda also confirmed that the vehicle could be made more compact, hinting that we could see it realised as both a four-seater RX-8 replacement and a Miata-like compact roadster.

With the Smini, Doogee presents an unusual smartphone that is smaller than virtually all current rivals with a 4.5-inch touchscreen. The device also offers 3D facial recognition, a fingerprint sensor and a 50 MP camera.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has just introduced version 1.2 of the Matter smart home standard, which adds support for nine new IoT device types including appliances and safety sensors. It also improves device identification, representation and organisation, allowing users to access their devices in a more useful and natural way.

The OnePlus Open may have hit a number of the right notes as its brand's inaugural foldable Android smartphone; then again, advertising it as compatible with electronic pens was not one of them. Nevertheless, a Reddit user asserts that their unit does in fact work with a first-party stylus. The accessory apparently shows up correctly as a paired device and works on both of the Open's high-end screens.

Khadas has announced that its innovative modular mini PC is now available via more conventional sales channels, having started out as a Kickstarter hit that garnered it over US$690,000 in backer rewards. Its retail units now start at just under US$800, although the accessories that turn it into a laptop-like PC or an RTX-powered workstation are optional extras.

The SimplyNUC Onyx line has been updated to include cheaper motherboard-only options. Available as the NUC130XBi5, NUC130XBi7 and NUC130XBv9, the 4X4 motherboard all feature Intel Raptor Lake-H processors, as well as a minimum of 8 GB of DDR5 RAM and 256 GB of PCIe storage.

iQOO has set its sights on a podium finish in the race to launch the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered flagship Android smartphone, having set an imminent launch date for its new 12 series. The brand has previewed its latest premium-tier design upgrades thus far, while hinting at extra, exclusive "high-frame-rate gaming" tech for the new handsets.

Canon appears to be hitching a ride aboard the nostalgia train, with leaks pointing to early research regarding a retro-inspired body. Canon is reaching into its own film camera history for the design, and has narrowed it down to four possibilities, including the venerable Canon AE-1 and F-1.

Compatible with PCs and Macs, as well as PlayStation and Xbox consoles, the WD Black P10 Game Drive USB 3.2 external hard drive uses a portable form factor and features a resilient design. The 5 TB model is now down to an all-time low of US$87.11 on Amazon, and certainly a better deal when compared to its 2 TB and 4 TB siblings.

The AOOSTAR R7 is a more powerful alternative to the R1 thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 5700U APU. The AOOSTAR R7 also has an additional M.2 2280 slot and supports dual-channel RAM, unlike its cheaper counterpart.

Unfortunately, Intel is not showing exact fps counts, probably because it is still working to improve driver performance before the December launch. Still, we can see that XeSS, Team Blue's super sampling solution is almost 2x faster than native rendering and the iGPU has a slightly lower TDP compared to native 1080p rendering.

The OnePlus 12 has yet to launch as a new Android flagship smartphone, yet has allegedly turned up on the AnTuTu Benchmark database already, with scores purporting to confirm the presence of a new, cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The new leak may also reveal the device's model number, cooling upgrades and RAM specs in advance.

This design offers an additional easy to access M.2 slot for fast NVMe storage for motherboards with limited M.2 connectivity. The SSD attaches on the back of the video card and it is directly cooled by the rear GPU sink. Since the GPU only uses 8 out of 16 PCIe lanes, the SSD can access 4 of the unused lanes.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus has been spotted with its rumoured RAM upgrade. Likely headed to the standard Galaxy S24 too, the additional RAM variant will work alongside the Samsung Exynos 2400 chipset in many markets.

Given what Apple has touted with the iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Pro SoC along with the availability of the Game Porting Toolkit, the M3 chip should be capable of delivering AAA gaming on the Mac. To that effect, Apple is speculated to make some announcements pertaining to Mac gaming during its upcoming Scary Fast event on October 30.

This year, Samsung released the Galaxy A14 and Galaxy A14 5G with PLS LCD panels. Reportedly, Samsung will impart a major display upgrade for their successors, the launch of which is likely only a few months away.

The R1 is one of a few mini-PCs that AOOSTAR sells. The AOOSTAR R1 measures 162 x 162 x 198 mm, relies upon the Intel Processor N100 and has various expansion options, including a pair of 3.5-inch drive slots and 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 ports.

2025’s Tensor G5 SoC that may debut in the Pixel 10 devices is reportedly being entirely developed by Google. The report comes to us courtesy of @OreXda on Twitter. The leaker also claims that the Tensor G4 might also use a Google-made CPU but Samsung isn’t completely out of the picture.

Yesterday, Nvidia released this month's third driver package. Labeled 545.92, it comes with GeForce Experience optimal settings presets for Alan Wake 2 (which also gets DLSS 3.5 support), Assasin's Creed Mirage, and Lords of the Fallen, as well as DLSS 3 enhancements for Ghostrunner 2.

The Toyota FT-3e concept SUV has been revealed at the Japan Mobility Show. The model follows on from the bZ4X with several design similarities. The company says the SUV was designed partially using AI, with features including an unusual exterior digital display on the front door.

The launch date and pricing for the IKEA PARASOLL and VALLHORN smart home sensors have been announced. The PARASOLL can detect if a window or door is open, while the VALLHORN motion sensor triggers smart lights. The products must be connected to the DIRIGERA hub to enable smartphone notifications and controls.

The Intel core i7-14700HX laptop CPU has been spotted online. It will join the Core i5-14650HX and Core i9-14900HX as 14th-gen offerings for laptops.

Starting yesterday and until November 2 at 8/11 AM PT/ET, those looking for deals can head to the Epic Games Store and grab The Evil Within 2 and Tandem: A Tale of Shadows for free. On Steam, the first one is 85% off (until November 2) and goes for US$5.99, and the second is available for the US$9.99 list price.

Vinyl continues to grow in popularity year after year. The Rewind Cassette Player promises retro sound on the go in a compact Sony Walkman-sized metal case with several modern convenience features.

After Apple announced its innovative AirPower charger and cancelled it after several years of delay, Nothing admits to having experienced a similar failure. Nothing founder Carl Pei talks about the unfinished Nothing Power (1) charger in an insightful video.

The facelifted Porsche Taycan EV, slated to arrive in 2024, has been spotted without camouflage in testing on Germany's legendary Nürburgring racetrack. The new Taycan looks to mostly feature sharper graphics and a more aggressive look, thanks to an updated face with sharper lines and new air intakes and vents on the front and rear.

Although it uses the same MediaTek Helio G99 processor as many of its siblings, the Blackview Shark 8 sports a generous 6.78-inch display and, thanks to the ArcSoft 7.0 image processing algorithms, promises noticeable improvements in the photo department. Starting November 11, limited quantities will be available starting at US$93.99.

Dasung presents a versatile E ink tablet in the Not-eReader 133, which can also be used as an external monitor for a computer thanks to the HDMI input. With an economical and high-contrast E Ink Carta 1250 display, the tablet promises a particularly long battery life.

Lexus has unveiled two electric car concepts at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show that offer a glimpse into the brand's future. The Lexus LF-ZC sedan hints at a series-produced, particularly aerodynamic e-car planned for 2026, while the LF-ZL represents the vision of an all-electric SUV flagship.

The ONEXPLAYER ONEXFLY F1 EVA Edition is another limited edition gaming handheld by One-Netbook. Built on the same platform as the regular ONEXFLY, the F1 EVA Edition has a striking purple colourway with green accents and is available with up to 64 GB of RAM.

IKEA has unveiled the BADRING, a smart home sensor to detect water leaks in your house. The new gadget, which must be linked to the DIRIGERA hub, can trigger alerts on your smartphone in the case of a leak. The product has been announced alongside two other smart sensors, all launching in 2024.

Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Sound technology will allow wireless earbuds and headphones to play dropout-free lossless audio with low latency using a WiFi network. The new S7 and S7 Pro chips, expected to start appearing in devices soon, also offer vastly improved DSP and AI processing, which will enhance ANC and make awareness mode more intelligent.

A new report suggests that Apple could be developing new 12-inch and 13-inch MacBook models. Citing industry sources, the report claims that Apple would target both machines for the education sector.

According to a new report from a renowned Apple analyst, there may not be a new Watch Ultra in development. For some reason, the company has elected against developing a Watch Ultra 3 for now, possibly because of production issues associated with its rumoured microLED display panels.

A foldable Nintendo Switch 2 console could be in the works if a leaker’s opinion based on a third-party financial forecast report for Fine M-Tec is accurate. The tipster in question has been known to share details about Samsung-related products in the past but has misfired a bit in regard to Nintendo and the Switch 2.

With only two automakers still missing from the open-source North American Charging Standard adoption roster of Tesla, NACS plugs will be in high demand. Lectron just outed dirt cheap Tesla chargers available at retailers like Best Buy.

Elon Musk is of the opinion that the Cybertruck production ramp in meaningful quantitates will take 18 months and LG 4680 batteries will come to the rescue just in time. LG announced that it will launch 4680 battery production in Arizona.

Visionary.ai claims to be able to bring "extreme low light" video to smartphones powered by Qualcomm's latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with its IP. The company asserts that its software-based ISP can leverage the processor's upgraded power to achieve "impossible imaging tasks" using any smartphone camera, thereby bringing "true night vision technology" to the top-tier mobile device world.

The AI avatars of authentic adult film performers fulfil all possible desires in this new enterprise, with no consequences from OpenAI. Furthermore, every party involved, from management to actors, benefits from this new offering.

The Honda e-MTB concept has been revealed alongside other EVs at the Japan Mobility Show. The model has an unusual, chunky motorcycle-inspired aluminum frame. Other features appear to include the new SRAM Eagle drivetrain, a Fox suspension system, and Maxxis tires.