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Leica has announced the new ZM 11 mechanical watch, which carries the same iconic design DNA as its cameras, and has a dual-layered dial inspired by the play of light and shadow. The three variants feature a titanium or steel case and a Swiss-made mechanical movement with 60-hour power reserve. It will be available in November, starting at US$6,775.

Xiaomi has announced its indigenously developed Hyper OS will power the Xiaomi 14 series. It will be available globally and eventually replace MIUI on new and existing devices.

Samsung's S90C TV lineup now starts at US$1297.99 after receiving some major price cuts at Amazon US. They come with bright and vivid QD-OLED panels with a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz, making them equally stunning for watching movies and gaming. Additionally, they're some of the few TVs on the market with four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to make a considerable performance leap in Europe thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy. A benchmark leak now shows that Samsung's next-generation flagship achieves almost twice the graphics performance as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

AOC has presented the CU34G3X, a 34-inch curved gaming monitor. The AOC CU34G3X outputs at 1440p, 180 Hz and has a 1500R curvature, among other features.

Realme's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone is tipped to launch as the GT5 Pro. It is thought to ditch its existing vanilla sibling's look for one associated more with super-flagships such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Its camera hump is said to be packed with the latest lenses for 2024 devices, and its display an upgrade on its predecessor.

Nubia is making progress with its next-gen flagship Android smartphones from its mobile gaming brand RedMagic, according to a new leak. It comes courtesy of the Wi-Fi Alliance, which has cleared two new devices from the OEM to use fast wireless connectivity. The standards specified hint at a class-leading SoC in the rumored 9 series.

The Xiaomi TV S Pro is now available to pre-order in China in 65-in and 75-in sizes. The 4K Mini LED model has a 144Hz refresh rate with support for Dolby Vision IQ and over 2,000 nits brightness. The more affordable device also has Filmmaker and Gaming modes alongside support for Wi-Fi 6.

According to a report from a typically reliable leaker, OnePlus is developing the OnePlus 12 with a new display. If correct, it would see the OnePlus 12 overtaking the Pixel 8 Pro as the brightest flagship smartphone with global availability.

Powkiddy has refreshed its X39 Pro gaming handheld with a new colour option over 18 months after its initial release. The new Powkiddy X39 Pro retains all core features like a 4.3-inch IPS display and an ATM7051 chipset, as well as a 3,000 mAh battery.

More details and images of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 have emerged online ahead of the device's official release. Based on earlier rumours, DJI will launch its next handheld camera before the end of the month, likely with an optional Creator Combo in tow.

Analogue has announced the Analogue 3D, a console built around playing Nintendo 64 games in 4K without software emulation. The Analogue 3D will support N64 cartridges via an FPGA chip with four controller ports for multiplayer games.

Apple could be announcing new iPad Air, entry-level iPad, and iPad mini as soon as tomorrow according to the latest reports. However, another set of conflicting rumors suggest that Cupertino might not announce the new devices but reveal the next-generation Apple Pencil 3.

The new Tesla Supercharger design, dubbed V4, has finally appeared on US soil. Not only do the piles have longer cable for more comfortable charging of non-Tesla vehicles, but they are also rated for faster charging.

OUKITEL has begun selling the WP23 Pro, a rugged smartphone based around a 10,600 mAh battery, a 6.52-inch display and a UNISOC Tiger T606 chipset. Available in three colours, the OUKITEL WP23 Pro also runs Android 13 and costs less than US$170 at launch.

Intel's new 14th gen Raptor Lake-S Refresh parts are now official. The lineup, led by the 24C/32T Core i9-14900K for US$589, is an incremental upgrade over the current Raptor Lake-S parts. New features in this generation include Application Optimization, support for DDR5-8000 XMP 3.0, and a new 20C/28T Core i7-14700K SKU.

The public release of iOS 17.1 is nearly here, just over a month after Apple introduced the iPhone 15 series. Reportedly, the first major iOS 17 update could be here by early next week at the latest with AirDrop, Dynamic Island and Standby improvements, plus an excessive radiation fix for the iPhone 12.

The 2023 TCL SF5 TV has arrived as a more affordable option in Spain and will soon launch in the UK. The device has built-in Fire TV with an Alexa-powered voice remote and Apple AirPlay screencasting. Plus, the new TV boasts support for HDR10, HLG, Dolby Audio and DTS-HD technologies.

With a 4K resolution, 120 Hz refresh, and a rich set of smart features — including Alexa support — the LG C3 smart TV is available on Amazon for less than US$1,000. Thanks to a generous 23% discount, the OLED42C3PUA model's first drop below the aforementioned threshold takes its price to US$921.48.

Some early iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max units are already exhibiting OLED burn-in issues. Somehow, the issues are occurring after a few weeks of use, which is atypical for OLED burn-in.

MSI has released the MAG 323UPF, a 32-inch gaming monitor with a Rapid IPS panel. The MSI MAG 323UPF outputs natively at 4K with a 160 Hz refresh rate, plus 600 nits peak brightness and a USB Type-C port that supports 90 W charging, among other features.

Reportedly, Samsung has chosen the location for its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event. While unconfirmed for now, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra are all rumoured to debut in the vicinity of Apple's headquarters.

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 5 135H Meteor Lake processor just showed up on Geekbench. It is unable to catch up with the last-gen Core i5-13500H in single-core performance due to throttled clocks.

A Sleep Pulse Ox widget is now available for some smartwatch owners in the Garmin Connect app. The tool lets you track several sleep metrics, such as Avg SpO2, Low (SpO2) and Avg HR. Plus, a mysterious Events section has been added, which could be used in the future to help users detect sleep apnea.

The AYANEO Flip is scheduled to launch before the end of the year, which is in less than two and a half months. In the meantime, AYANEO has confirmed initial specifications for its first clamshell gaming handheld, as well as a few images of a new design that it claims to have updated based on consumer feedback.

The Garmin public update version 14.68 is now available to all owners of various smartwatches, including the Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro, Epix 2, Epix 2 Pro, Enduro 2 and Quatix 7 models. The latest software brings new features to the devices, including a Gaming App, Golf enhancements and weather forecasts for multiple locations.

The Acer Swift Go 14 with a 14-inch 2.2K display, 16 GB RAM, and core i5-1335U CPU has been discounted by a solid 18% for a limited time at B&H Photo. The laptop is configured with a backlit keyboard, expandable 512 GB of storage, and a 65 Wh battery alongside a varied port selection.

The Tesla Model 3 Highland refresh has been spotted on US roads more frequently of late, indicating that Tesla is performing testing and validation for US regulations. Tesla has this far given no indications of when to expect the updated Highland refresh of the Model 3.

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are now offered in three new, strictly limited Caviar designs, two of which feature fragments of a real meteorite. The UFO Collection targets fans of science fiction, especially Star Wars and Alien.

The first-generation Google Pixel Watch now needs significantly longer for a full recharge than it did at launch. According to Google, this particular specification (recharging time) had to be reevaluated after a firmware update. Due to this change, the Pixel Watch 2 now recharges significantly faster than the predecessor.

A new rumor concerning the backwards compatibility question for the Nintendo Switch 2 has surfaced, and it won’t please fans if it is true. Once again, there is the suggestion that there could be multiple Switch 2 models at launch time, with backwards compatibility not necessarily being available across the board.

BMW is once again working with its long-time Indian manufacturing partner, TVS Motor, to produce the upcoming CE 02 electric moped. BMW pitches the new moped as an “eParkourer” and claims the top spec will be able to reach speeds of 95 km/h, with range topping out at 90 km.

The Apple Vision Pro has arguably failed to raise early-adopter enthusiasm as a high-end virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) platform. However, Apple might still hold out hope for less indifference to its successor, which is said to come with a vanilla counterpart that might drum up more support (and purchases). It is now thought to do so by launching as more of a hybrid between an iPhone and a Meta Quest 3.

Mortal Kombat 1's first character DLC sees the introduction of Omni-Man from the Invincible comic and animated series. The character will once more be voiced by J.K. Simmons and feature brutal moves and fatalities that echo scenes from the Invincible animated series.

Oukitel has reportedly showcased its latest smartphone as the first of its line to debut with the same ultra-fast-charging technology as some much higher-end Android devices. The WP30 Pro is also touted to sport a rear-mounted display as well as its main 120Hz screen, and to have a primary camera with a resolution that is also in triple figures.

Samsung is now slated to have a new option in the mid-range Android smartphone market for 2024 or possibly even late 2023: the Galaxy M44. It has been identified as a 5G device in a new tip, which also confirms its model number and Bluetooth specs. Based on the latter alone, it is shaping up to be an affordable enough new handset on its release.

The first thing the owner of a brand new iPhone might have to do after unboxing is download and install a software update, especially if they, for example want the latest iOS 17.0.3 version. However, that might not be the case in the future, as Apple is now said to have new technology that allows its staff members to update a retail unit without even taking it out of its packaging.

Google has lifted the block it placed on the ability for users to freely install benchmarking apps on its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. The block had been in place during the review embargo period but extended past the on sale period where customers purchasing the devices couldn’t install benchmarks on their new Pixels either.

The Epix Gen 2 features a bright 1.3-inch AMOLED display, long battery life of up to 16 days as well as countless practical features for fitness enthusiasts. For almost 30 percent off the official list price, the sapphire-equipped version of the Garmin smartwatch is arguably worth a closer look.

The Teclast M50 Pro surprised us in our tests with its solid specs. Although the 10.1-inch Android tablet costs less than US$200, it cuts a good figure as a surfing and multimedia tablet and combines this with 4 speakers, dual-SIM and an IPS display in 16:10 format.

Keeping with its predecessors, the Google Pixel 8 Pro seemingly does not aspire to greater performance heights. The new Google flagship phone fails to match its competitors in the GPU performance department, effectively only delivering graphical prowess on par with flagship chipsets released two years ago.

Samsung's 27-inch ViewFinity S80TB monitor (model S27B804TGN) recently dropped to US$329.99 on Amazon US. It features a 4K UHD IPS panel with 10-bit color depth and has a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports with up to 90 W of power delivery, allowing users to daisy chain a second monitor.

Even if Samsung does many things right with the Galaxy Tab S9+, the middle model of the series, we still find several places where it could use some optimization. We summarize our test results for you here.

Microsoft's smallest and cheapest console will soon be launched as a new Starter Bundle, which promises better value for money as Microsoft includes three months of Game Pass Ultimate membership and a wireless controller without increasing the price.

In September, Apple had problems with increased radiation exposure in an iPhone, which led to a sales stop of the affected smartphone in France. Apple has now spoken in more detail about the corresponding software update and clarified that the reduction of the transmission power could certainly cause problems.

The Intel Core i9-14900KF has made its first appearance on the PassMark site, where it has immediately snatched the crown for top CPU performance in single-thread testing. However, the Raptor-Lake S Refresh i9-14900KF couldn’t quite leapfrog the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or the Ryzen 9 7950X3D in overall desktop CPU performance.

World Rugby is introducing smart mouthguards with in-game alerts to detect high acceleration events that could result in concussion. This will help pitch-side doctors assess the severity of individual impacts as well as monitor long-term effects in players. An initial €2 million is being invested towards adoption of the new technology, supplied by Prevent Biometrics, and debuting this month in the WXV elite women’s competition.

The Galaxy A05s is one of the newest and also cheapest Android smartphones from Samsung around. Now, it is reportedly on the way to India with a launch event scheduled for later in October 2023. Its RAM options for this country have leaked out in advance, however, which explains the attractive feature mentioned in its first official poster for its new market.

DJI will unveil a third-gen hand-held mini camera later in October 2023, according to the latest leaked campaign assets. The official-looking branded posters are depicted as spilling the new Osmo-series tagline as well as the Pocket 3's main upgrades, special features and launch date. They include a new kind of inbuilt screen, a premium sensor and Stereo Recording for the upcoming vlogging gadget.

Hisense's PL1 4K Smart Laser Cinema has debuted in the US, now selling at retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. The ultra-short throw model offers vibrant colors and compatibility with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. Plus, the gadget is currently discounted at Amazon.