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Qualcomm and Google has announced that RISC-V-based wearables with all the benefits of Wear OS might be on the cards in the near future. The two OEMs are currently collaborating on such a new platform with the emerging alternative to ARM and software support for the same. This new version of Snapdragon Wear might be just the tip of the iceberg for the wider integration of RISC-V throughout the entirety of Android devices.

AMD has announced the Radeon RX 6750 GRE, a RDNA 2-based graphics card available with 10 GB and 12 GB of VRAM. The pair feature different GPU configurations and power requirements too, but both should handheld triple-A games with ease at 1440p with high-quality settings enabled.

Samsung has released Beta 7 for One UI 6 public beta testers. The company has added stable builds for the Galaxy S23 to its test servers though, among other hints that the company is on the brink of delivering its first batch of Android 14 updates.

Tesla has silently made the Model 3 Highland available for order in the United Kingdom after an EU release earlier this year. The new Model 3 is available in two trims for the time being, and the base Model 3 RWD starts at £39,990.

Stellantis has announced the Citroën ë-C3 for the European market. The new EV is built on Stelantis's Smart Car Platform. While it will only feature 199 miles (320.26 km) of WLTP range, the new EV will also only cost €23,300, with a €19,990 coming in 2025.

According to a new report, Samsung will bring LTPO backplanes to all its Galaxy S series flagships next year with the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24 series is said to match its new flagship competitors with significantly high peak brightness values too.

The latest version of RTX VSR, NVIDIA's AI-powered pixel processing tool rated to crush artifacts in streamed content, has been released to Turing-based cards (the RTX 20-series included) as part of the OEM's latest crop of software upgrades. It also unleashes TensorRT-LLM for RTX, rated to boost performance on Windows-based large language models (LLMs) by up to 400%.

Onyx has released the BOOX Note Air3 C, an E-reader with a 10.3-inch display that runs Android 12. Available to order now in Europe and the US, the E-reader can operate in black and white or colour and has a 3,700 mAh battery, among other features.

The new Hyperlux LP low power image sensors from onsemi are set to bring significant performance improvements in imaging applications like AR/VR headsets, smart home devices, security cameras and video conferencing. They not only extend battery life by up to 40%, but also feature in-built smart features which reduces the load on image processors, making the device simpler, cheaper and more efficient.

The next Tesla 2023.38 update version brings with it welcome new features such as the forecast amount of free Superchargers at a location. It also predicts how long would charging take by accounting for all the other Tesla drivers heading to the same station.

Onyx has presented the BOOX Tab 10C Pro, which it will sell as the BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro in the US. The BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro will be available later this month for US$649.99. By contrast, Onyx is already selling the BOOX Tab 10C Pro in China for CNY 4,699 (~US$643).

Switchbot has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its S10 robot vacuum and mop. The self-cleaning device has two separate docking stations, one that handles water and another to empty the dustbin. Other features include 6,500 Pa suction power, LiDAR navigation and automatic carpet detection.

P-UP World has released a flip phone that returns to the roots of the form factor. Rather than using a foldable OLED display, the Mode 1 Retro II has a pair of small displays and physical controls for equivalent to US$199 in Japan.

Team Blue CEO Pat Gelsinger is planning to steal the performance and efficiency crown from TSMC by 2025, but the Taiwanese foundries' CEO is not impressed with such undertakings. Only geopolitical factors like a war in Taiwan could turn the tables.

The FDA has cleared Garmin to roll out ECG app support for a slew of new smartwatches. Still limited to three countries, the ECG app is now available across numerous recent Garmin smartwatches, including the Fenix 7 Pro, Fenix 7S Pro and Fenix 7X Pro.

The NUC X15 LAPAC71H boasts a moderate price, however, it only features tech from 2022 (Alder Lake). Adding to this is a Thunderbolt 4 port, space for two SSDs and a FHD screen.

The Garmin Edge 540 and Edge 840 bike computers can now receive Public Beta update 19.08. The latest software brings several new tools for GroupRide and ClimbPro, and you can now manually set your resting heart rate, which is used to calculate your fitness age. The update also includes various bug fixes.

A crowdfunding campaign is now live for the Tidbyt Gen 2 smart display. The gadget is highly customizable, offering hundreds of apps to display information like upcoming calendar events, the weather and what's playing on Spotify. Customers who pre-order the device via Kickstarter receive a 20% discount on the MSRP.

AYANEO is edging ever closer to releasing the SLIDE, its first gaming handheld with a slide-up display like the GPD Win 4. Still slated to arrive with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, the AYANEO SLIDE has now been shown for the first time in a series of hands-on pictures.

The flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 185H chip has shown up on Geekbench. It packs six performance, eight efficiency, and two low-power efficiency cores and boosts up to 5.0 GHz.

The Nano Play is a new gaming handheld based around a 7-inch display and a Zen 4 APU. Purportedly available from US$499, the Nano Play is said to offer a 165 Hz refresh rate and a 48 Wh battery, among other hardware.

Xiaomi appears to be readying itself for the imminent release of the Xiaomi 14 series. Not only has CEO Lei Jun showcased what may well be the front of the smaller Xiaomi 14, but the back of both the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro may have also been seen from afar.

Orange Pi is finally offering Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computers with 32 GB of RAM. Available from US$159, the change applies to the Orange Pi 5, Orange Pi 5B and Orange Pi 5 Plus.

The affordable Inspiron 15 3535 is going for a massive 41% off on Dell’s store. The machine is powered by a 6-core Ryzen 5 7530U CPU alongside 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Completing the package is a 15.6-inch WVA panel with a 1080p resolution and touch input.

The Logitech G502 X Plus Millenium Falcon Edition has been launched in the US and Canada. The mouse features the freighter’s design across the top, with the starbird symbol on the base. Other features include programmable RGB lighting, LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches and LIGHTSPEED advanced wireless technology.

In a Reddit AMA, Android’s VP of Engineering has just confirmed that the new Pixel 8 phones will soon support lossless audio output over USB. OS-level support was already added to Android 14, but a future software update will unlock the ability in the latest Pixel phones. In addition, app developers will have to enable the use of the API on their end.

Suunto has launched the Race smartwatch, a wearable to monitor your race progress and training. Features of the gadgets include an AMOLED display with up to 1,000 nits brightness and a maximum battery life of 26 days with power-saving settings. Other tools include an AI coach, GPS tracking and offline maps.

The Anker SOLIX Balcony Power Plant RS50B is now available at Amazon in Germany. The kit includes new powerful 540W solar panels with a 23% conversion rate alongside the MI80 microinverter. Two further kits offer floor brackets and a storage solution with the SOLIX Solarbank E1600.

Although it was thought that the barely unveiled HyperOS would replace MIUI in all markets, it looks like the future of Xiaomi's software environment is different. HyperOS will be only present in China, while other markets will still receive MIUI. They will use the same core, but HyperOS users will get some exclusive features.

A Sony patent filing describes a shutter button that features haptic feedback in the form of vibration when certain actions take place. Sony provided little indication of what it plans to do with the feature in the patent documents, but it could prove quite useful for both photography and videography if sufficient customisation is enabled.

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.