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Xiaomi has published initial camera shots taken with the Xiaomi 14, the company's next compact flagship. Not only can the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-backed smartphone capture plenty of detail in varying lighting conditions, even with its 75 mm telephoto camera.

The Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro smartwatch is now available in countries worldwide. The aviator wearable has a titanium bezel and a built-in flashlight with adjustable brightness. Other features include aviation weather, offline maps, a Pulse Ox sensor and Garmin Pay contactless payments.

Xiaomi has now shown off its smaller flagship in several press images. The company has also provided a brief look at the larger Xiaomi 14 Pro, as well as camera hardware for the regular Xiaomi 14.

ORICO is currently offering a fast, external enclosure for SSDs at a greatly reduced price. The model also comes with active cooling and thus should be able to protect the installed flash memory from damage.

German camera manufacturer Leica expects 2023 to be the strongest year in terms of sales in the company's 150-year history. This is not least due to the popularity of the Leica Q3 and the rising demand for analogue Leica M cameras.

The UGREEN DisplayPort Switch 8K is now available in the US via Amazon. The bidirectional device has three DP 1.4 ports, allowing you to switch between multiple inputs or outputs easily. Features include support for an 8K@30Hz resolution, Dolby Vision and AMD FreeSync technologies.

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are set to become more expensive, at least according to the latest information from analysts at Nikkei Asia. After Apple's margins on the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro slumped due to significantly higher production costs for the same US RRP, the iPhone manufacturer is said to be planning a price increase next year.

The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED ultrabook has dropped down to only US$700 following a steep 30% price cut at Best Buy. With an average consumer rating of 4.6/5 after 377 reviews, the ASUS Zenbook 14X is highly rated, and for good reason. The laptop not only packs a powerful CPU in the Core i7-13700H but also brings a beautiful OLED panel and extended battery life.

The Cybertruck has been caught charging at Tesla's first V4 Supercharger station with 350kW-capable stalls in the US. While still housed in 250kW V3 cabinets, the V4 Superchargers come with longer charging cable and card payment systems.

The Sharp NEC NC603L Laser Projector has been revealed, following the recent announcement of the NC1503L. Both of the new models have been designed for movie theatres, with the NC603L offering up to 6,000 lumens brightness. Features include automatic brightness adjustment, an internal cooling system, and motorized focus and zoom.

Following the recent rescue of VanMoof, another e-bike company is now in financial trouble. Danish brand Mate Bike is currently taking steps to try to avoid bankruptcy and continue trading. Various factors appear to have contributed to the problem, including a drop in demand and supply chain issues.

NVIDIA has allegedly increased partner pricing for the RTX 4090. The report comes to us courtesy of Moore’s Law Is Dead who also confirms that the RTX 40 SUPER GPUs are coming and the RTX 4090 rate hikes could be a way to make the refreshed boards appear competitively priced.

Integral Electrics has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the Maven cargo e-bike. The model has been designed by women, for women, with a lower centre of gravity for improved stability. Other features include adjustable suspension, fat tires and optional app controls.

A fully lifted Cybertruck has been filmed attacking the famed "Stair Steps" climbing challenge at the Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area. Tesla has been doing off-road tests there for a while in preparation for the Cybertruck's release date.

Decathlon has discounted the 2022 version of the Electric Cargo Bike Rear Loading Longtail R500 in the UK and France. The model has a 250W motor and 672Wh battery for up to 90 km (~56 miles) range. The cargo bike can support loads of up to 170 kg (~375 lbs), with storage provided through a front basket and rear rack.

Released for Windows PCs in early March 2018, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 received multiple expansions ever since, the latest one issued this month. The base game is currently 80% off, so it can be acquired for US$5.99, while the Content, Starter, and Fatshark bundles drop by 69%, 70%, and 77%, respectively.

Besides a solid-state battery in the making, Toyota has a huge perception potential to win over affluent Americans when it comes to buying an EV from an automaker other than Tesla. It is seemingly positioned to enter the next leg of the EV race with vehicles that are both competitive and desired in the US.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 will be officially unveiled in China on November 6. The flagship AP will power high-end smartphones made by Oppo and Vivo.

Lenovo's new ThinkPad P1 G6 is a very good mobile workstation with efficient GPUs as well as a bright IPS display. It also replaces the former multimedia flagship ThinkPad X1 Extreme, which is a questionable marketing decision.

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 with a 14.5-inch OLED panel, an RTX 4060, and a Ryzen 7 7840HS is currently on sale for more than US$300 off with free shipping. With the discount in place, the Legion Slim 5 becomes a pretty sweet deal, as it not only packs decent mid-range performance but it is also portable and features a 120 Hz OLED panel.

The Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra are tipped to launch with on-device generative AI on par with ChatGPT and Google Bard. An enhanced version of Bixby is also in the works.

The Vivo Y200 is a new mid-range smartphone powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset. Also equipped with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the Vivo Y200 has other hardware like a 4,800 mAh battery and a 64 MP primary camera.

The Rivian R1T has become the first all-electric vehicle to win the Rebelle Rally, which takes the crown as the US's longest off-road rally. The 2,500-km (1,553 miles) course crosses the Nevada and California desert, and racers must use traditional mapping methods to reach the finish.

Toyota claims it is nearing production on solid-state battery technology, predicting that it will start shipping production EVs with solid-state batteries as early as 2027, although initial volumes will be low. The company is working with Idemitsu Kosan energy group on developing a sulphide solid electrolyte, which should increase battery durability.

Huawei appears to be on the verge of introducing a new mid-range and SE-branded smartphone. Based on an extensive leak, the Huawei Nova 11 SE will feature a 90 Hz AMOLED display, a battery that supports 66 W charging and several high-megapixel cameras.

According to various reports, Samsung is working to make the Galaxy Z Fold6 considerably thinner than its predecessor. With the Huawei Mate X3 and Mate X5 apparent inspirations, a thinner Galaxy Z Fold may retain the same 50 MP camera as the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Fold5.

Fisker has dropped the price of the Ocean Extreme SUV by US$7,500 to US$61,449, putting it well below the standard Dual Motor AWD Tesla Model X and much closer to the US$52,490 Model Y Performance. Fisker customers who have already ordered or purchased an Ocean Extreme will receive a US$7,500 price adjustment.

DS Automobiles has announced that some European customers can now use ChatGPT in their DS 3, DS 4, DS 7 and DS 9 vehicles. The AI model is offered with the DS IRIS SYSTEM, creating an intelligent voice assistant. Suggested uses include generating stories and quizzes to provided entertainment on the road.

Reolink has announced that all of its latest accessories "revolutionize" battery-powered home security systems with both solar power and "4K clarity" across the board. The line-up also includes choices of either Wi-Fi- or standalone 4G/LTE-connected cameras, as well as those with pan-tilt form-factors as well as those with integrated spotlights. These potentially never-charge security cameras are available from now.

The dealer markups that have plagued the automotive world of late have struck again, this time laying claim to the Chevrolet Blazer EV, which is supposed to have an MSRP of under US$60,000. Some dealers appear to be adding “market adjustments” of up to US$10,000 on top of that MSRP.

Countless Geekbench listings for the Xiaomi 14 Pro have now surfaced online, shortly before Xiaomi's next hardware event. Once again, it seems that Xiaomi is destined to offer two flagships at launch, with a Xiaomi 14 Ultra likely arriving at a later date.

The new Vankyo Vista T4 laser projector has been unleashed on the US market with "advanced" ALPD 4.0 technology for a "cinematic experience". It is rated to throw a 150-inch image in "native 4K" from less than 20 inches away from the wall in question, and also packs 2-channel 60W speakers with Dolby Audio and DTS for a potentially all-in-one home theater package.

A Bilibili leaker says AMD plans to launch two new Dragon Range processors, the Ryzen 9 7940HX and Ryzen 9 7840HX. Both will keep the 16-core and 12-core configurations of their 7045HX counterparts but operate at lower clocks.

KAMRUI has launched the AK1 Plus, which stands out as an excellent contender against other compact mini PCs on the market. Featuring an Intel N95 quad-core chip (15-watt), its list prices start as low as US$180, but a current sale brings the price down to just US$143.

Lenovo has made the Xiaoxin Pad 2024 official as its latest Android tablet. The slate is touted as a thin and light device with a "high-definition eye-protecting" screen, yet is also touted at the budget end of the market with a starting price of US$150 - or even less during its introductory sales event. It has launched alongside other gadgets such as a "stress-relieving" USB stick as part of the latest Xiaoxin series event in China.

The Amazfit Active and Active Edge smartwatches have been leaked in Brazil following a teaser image posted by Zepp Health on social media. The new wearables will be officially unveiled in October. The Active is a rectangular wearable with Bluetooth calling and music playback, and the Active Edge is a round watch with up to 16 days battery life.

Teclat has announced the T60, another budget tablet by the company. The Teclast T60 will be available soon from Amazon for under US$300 with a 12-inch IPS display running at 2,000 x 1,200 pixels, among other features.

Jackery is celebrating its 11th anniversary and Hallowe'en 2023 at the same time with up to 30% off deals on its portable power stations, even its latest models such as the Solar Generator 700 Plus. Most of the units on sale come bundled with solar panels, although those accessories are also on sale as standalone products. The OEM's latest deals are unlocked with codes available on their sales pages.

Xiaomi has confirmed its intentions to offer a new smartwatch alongside the Xiaomi 14 series later this week. Arriving as the Xiaomi Watch S3, the smartwatch will feature many elements of other recent Xiaomi smartwatches but with an innovative and customisable design.

In the last few years, Xiaomi has refrained from offering its MIX series devices outside China, MIX Fold 3 included. However, early indications suggest that the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 could receive global release, as well as a customary Chinese one.

The Garmin Public Beta 19.09 software for Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 bike computers is now available. The minor update includes just one bug fix, addressing an issue related to the GroupRide feature. Customers must use a different method to install v19.09 as the firmware is in pre-rollout.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the launch date for the Xiaomi 14 series, which is currently thought to consist of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro for now. The former has already turned up in dozens of Geekbench listings too, in which the performance improvements of the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 can be seen.

Both covered by a three-year OLED burn-in warranty, the recently unveiled 32-inch Alienware AW3225QF (curved) and 27-inch AW2725DF (flat) should arrive in January 2024 if everything goes as planned. According to their makers, they are the world's first 4K and 360 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitors.

Activision Blizzard has announced Diablo IV Blood Harvest, a campaign designed to encourage people to donate blood. Not only will the company roll out various in-game items once its campaign goal is reached, but it will also raffle off a high-end gaming PC filled with 'real human blood'.

Anker will shortly launch the Solix C1000 Portable Power Station in Europe, with discounts offered to early-bird customers. The power bank has a 1,056Wh capacity with ultra-fast charging; a full recharge takes less than one hour. Ports on the device include 100W USB-C and 1,800W AC.

The new Intel Core i9-14900K is the company’s follow-up to the 13th-gen Core i9-13900K. As shown by reviews, the Core i9-14900K is marginally faster than the 13th-gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 counterparts in non-gaming workloads. However, despite consuming considerably more power compared to AMD’s competing chips in gaming, the CPU fails to take the performance crown from the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Both available in 4/64 GB and 8/128 GB configurations, the Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+ also feature various attributes that set them apart. The most obvious ones are the processors (Helio G99 vs. Snapdragon 695) and display sizes (8.7 vs. 11 inches). Both can be acquired starting today in most markets.

MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 SoC scores 2,055,084 points in AnTuTu v10, putting it ahead of the Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Similarly, its Geekbench scores of 2,139 and 7,110 also give it a slight multi-core lead over the competition.

Xiaomi is expected to shortly launch the Outdoor Camera CW400 in markets globally. The security camera captures images in 2.5K, with a full-color night vision mode. Other features include two-way voice communications, audible and visual alarms and smart human detection app notifications.

The JMGO Nano PTZ Projector is now available to pre-order in China. The gadget can be tilted up to 127°, allowing you to throw images up to 150-in (~381 cm) wide on your wall or ceiling. Other features of the compact model include 500 CVIA lumens brightness, built-in speakers and voice commands.