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Supersapiens has updated its iOS app to support glucose monitoring directly on the Apple Watch. The new 3.1.1 update can replace the watch face with readouts such as glucose level, trends, and sensor status from the Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport biosensor. The Libre Sense Glucose sport is recommended only for athletes and not for medical diagnosis or monitoring of diabetes.

We reviewed Microsoft's latest Surface models Laptop Studio 2 as well as Laptop Go 3. While the Surface Laptop Studio 2 introduces some welcome changes, the Surface Laptop Go 3 did not really change all that much. However, both devices are just too expensive.

Motorola has introduced its latest Edge smartphone for North America. The Motorola Edge 2023 is available for US$499.99 at launch or CAD$849.99 in Canada.

BH Bikes has launched the iAerolight, a lightweight electric racing bike. The model weighs 11.8 kg (~26.0 lbs) and has a 250W 65 Nm motor. The iAerolight 1.7 and iAerolight 1.8 bicycles come with up to 130 km (~81 miles) assistance range as standard, with the range-topping iAerolight Pro 1.9 delivering up to 185 km (~115 miles) range.

Nvidia's latest roadmap released for investors shows new Hopper-based H200 products coming in early 2024, Blackwell B100 products launching mid-2024 and X100 AI accelerators releasing sometime in 2025. The next gen RTX 5000-series could thus launch in late 2024 and its successor just a year later.

A teardown video of the Pixel 8 has highlighted the internal change that Google has made from the Pixel 7. Unfortunately, this year's smaller Pixel remains difficult to repair and appears to have a weaker cooling solution than the Pixel 8 Pro.

The 2025-bound Exynos 2500 will feature only one Cortex-X5 core instead of the four rumoured earlier. The remaining will be replaced with Cortex-A730 cores in a 1+3+2+4 layout.

A typically reliable leaker has detailed various camera upgrades that are headed to OnePlus' next flagship. Reputedly, the OnePlus 12 will feature the Sony IMX966 as its primary camera, a 50 MP sensor with a 1/1.4-inch optical format. New front-facing and telephoto sensors are rumoured to be heading to the OnePlus 11 successor, too.

The Garmin Venu Sq Music smartwatch is discounted at Amazon in the US, the UK and EU countries such as the Netherlands as part of the Prime Big Deal Days event. The wearable lets you track your health and fitness with other everyday tools, such as music playback and contactless payments.

The Intel Core i9-14900K gaming performance has leaked thanks to an official slide that depicts the CPU going toe to toe with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. According to the leaked data, the Core i9-14900K is practically on par with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D as it loses to the AMD chip in some titles and wins in others.

Garmin has discounted its Forerunner 745 smartwatch in the US as part of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event. The wearable is also reduced in price at Amazon in EU countries, including the Netherlands and France. The Forerunner 745 has been designed for runners and triathletes with GPS tracking and various tools to help you improve your fitness.

The Kia 2024 EV9 SUV EV will open for reservations in the US later this month. The model will start at US$54,900, with the first units expected to ship later this year. Five trim levels will be offered, from the entry-level Light RWD to the range-topping GT-Line e-AWD with dual motors delivering 379 hp.

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S23 FE, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen or Exynos 2200 depending on regional models. It appears, however, that this Exynos 2200 on the S23 FE outperforms the Exynos 2200 on last year's Galaxy S22 lineup.

The HOVERAir X1 was known as the Hover X1 on Indiegogo, where it raised nearly US$2 million by the time its campaign ended. Now, the "pocket-sized flying camera" has gone to retail, albeit not at the same early-bird prices. Then again, it has a US$100 introductory discount on its new sales platform for a limited time.

The Play 50 Plus is Honor's latest affordable-class Android smartphone, yet debuts with the OEM's latest design-language tweaks. It aims for a slim and sleek flat-edge look, yet packs a larger-than-average 6,000mAh battery. It goes well with a sizeable display, although it takes a spec hit to help it start at less than US$200.

Sharp/NEC Displays has unveiled the NC1503 projector, a model designed for portable and small booth cinemas. The gadget uses an RB laser light source to generate images up to 17 m (~56 ft) wide with up to 14,000 lumens brightness. Other features include a DCI 2K native resolution, various USB ports and less than 50 dB of fan noise.

Specifications for DJI's next Pocket camera have emerged online. To be sold as the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, the camera will sport a 1-inch sensor, a rotating viewfinder display and support for the 10-bit D-Log M colour mode.

Qualcomm has presented initial details about Snapdragon X, its new chipset series aimed at the PC industry. Built around next-generation Oryon CPUs, Snapdragon X is being billed as a 'quantum leap forward in performance and power efficiency', thereby challenging current alternatives from the Apple M, AMD Ryzen and Intel Core series.

The PlayStation 5 has received its first major revision since its launch. It is up to 24% lighter and comes with redesigned face plates and a detachable disk drive.

Anker has discounted its 537 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K for Laptop) at its Amazon storefronts in the US, the UK and EU countries, including the Netherlands, for the Prime Big Deal Days event. The company is currently offering up to US$40 off the device. The charger has dual USB-C ports, providing a total output of 65W.

Xiaomi's upcoming first-gen car, is widely thought to land as a purely battery-powered electric vehicle (or BEV). However, according to the latest reports, it might also be possible to buy it as an extended-range EV (or E-REV). This kind of car integrates a small internal combustion engine (ICE) intended to help it run on electric power for longer.

The Xiaomi 13T has received its first discount. Available at an 18% reduction from Amazon UK, the Xiaomi 13T combines a 144 Hz AMOLED display with a 5,000 mAh battery, a Dimensity 8200 chipset and a 50 MP primary camera with OIS, among other features.

It appears that OnePlus is closing on launching the Open, the company's first foldable. Allegedly arriving before the end of October, the OnePlus Open is slated to undercut the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by roughly US$100.

Xiaomi has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its new Smart Home Panel in China. The gadget is a Bluetooth Mesh gateway, compatible with over 5,500 smart home products. The device features an LED screen with automatic brightness adjustments and three built-in wireless switches.

Decathlon has launched the Elops Speed 900E electric city bike in various European countries. The new model has a Mahle X35 drivetrain with up to 80 km (~50 miles) range. Other features include smartphone connectivity, GPS tracking with the Decathlon Mobility app, and four assistance modes.

JBD's red and blue MicroLEDs have a maximum brightness of 1 million nits, yet the green MicroLEDs are even brighter at 5 million nits. Such RGB pixel matrixes are currently used only for AR glasses and micro projectors.

Also included are 16 GB DDR5-5200 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, a high-quality IPS display with QHD+ resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate, plus an SD card reader.

Intel has officially launched the Arc A580 graphics cards for desktops. It has 24 Xe cores and a TGP of 185 Watts. It is available for purchase now, starting at US$189.

Introduced simultaneously at the end of February 2023, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D arrived carrying the US$699 and US$599 price tags, which are now still their list prices on Amazon. However, the ongoing discounts for both processors (14% and 17%) have driven down their prices by US$100.

Update: Sony releases INZONE Buds for US$199.99. Sony is preparing to release the Inzone Buds, which will also be known as the WF-G700. Allegedly, Sony will sell the earbuds for considerably less than the WF-1000XM5, despite including ANC, Inzone 360 Spatial Sound and a low latency connectivity option through a USB Type-C dongle.

The MSI Creator M16 laptop with an RTX 4060 and a Core i7-13620H is enjoying a steep US$347 off the retail price courtesy of Amazon’s on going Prime Day sale. The notebook features a 16-inch QHD+ display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a healthy port selection that includes an HDMI 2.1 input, and upgradable RAM/storage.

Intel Arrow Lake is expected to be the next big architecture revision for Team Blue’s desktop CPUs, as the Raptor Lake Refresh is only a minor upgrade over the current Raptor Lake processors and the Meteor Lake products are likely to only be available on laptops. Adding to past leaks, Moore’s Law Is Dead has now revealed more information regarding the core counts, performance estimates, and release dates of Arrow Lake and Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs.

A benchmark listing for Honor's next foldable has appeared online ahead of the device's launch later this week. To be released as the Magic Vs2, the device will rely upon a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 16 GB of RAM and Android 13.

The 2024 Decathlon Rockrider E-FEEL range of electric mountain bikes has been revealed. The line-up includes three models with RockShox suspension, Shimano motors and a 630Wh battery. The two more expensive e-bikes feature automatic shifting thanks to Shimano Di2 transmissions.

Gasgas has launched the ECC 6, an electric endurance bike, now available to pre-order. The model uses the new Eagle SRAM Powertrain with a 680W peak power motor and 600 Wh battery. Other features include an AXS Bridge Display, DVO suspension fork and rear shock absorber.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max was panned for its tendency to overheat under load. Apple appears to have done quite a bit to alleviate those worries, though, with the iOS 17.0.3 update improving gaming performance while also reducing temperatures.

The I’m Back Film is a conversion kit that allows any 35 mm film camera to capture digital images, by placing a 20 MP Sony MFT sensor where the film would normally go, powered by a base unit that attaches to the bottom of the camera like a battery grip. In four days, the project will launch its Kickstarter campaign, where backers can order the complete kit.

The entry-level AMD Ryzen 3 7740U (Little Phoenix) scored 2,323 and 6,591 points in Geekbench 6.1. The 4-core, 8-thread processor performs on par with the Intel Core i5-1335p.

OPPO has set the stage for the launch of the next major software upgrade for its Android smartphones during its Developers Conference of 2023. The event will also introduce the OEM's connected smart device ecosystem, not to mention its own generative AI model and latest development in health technology.

Measuring just 55 x 25.36 mm, the Waveshare ESP32-C6-DEV-KIT-N8 features an ESP32-C6 SoC with support for WiFi 6 in the 2.4 GHz band, Bluetooth 5.0, Zigbee 3.0 and Thread 1.3.

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max upgraded to the latest A17 Pro chipset from Apple, whereas the 15 and 15 Plus were left to make do with the same A16 Bionic from the 14 Pro series. However, according to new analysis, the 2 cheaper models do have the same new external Snapdragon modem for 5G as their higher-end siblings. That means all four new iPhones have the same marquee wireless comms features, Roadside Assistance via Satellite included.

UGREEN touts its new PowerRoam 2200 as its best and most mobile portable power station yet, with a higher capacity and an increased U-Turbo max output setting compared to its predecessor, not to mention its own wheels. The OEM also asserts that the PowerZip charging for its LFP batteries goes as "warp-speed", and that it can keep nearly all home appliances going in an emergency.

@OnLeaks has now shared renders of the Pixel 8a, likely Google's final member of the Pixel 8 series. Corroborating previous leaks, the Pixel 8a has a more curved design than the Pixel 7a and one that resembles the Pixel 8.

Honor has confirmed that it will be unveiling at least another two devices in a few days. Surprisingly, the company has developed a follow-up to the Magic V2, dubbed the Magic Vs2. The Honor Watch 4 Pro will also be in attendance, the design of which Honor has already teased.

A switch to Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is just one of the ways that Google is attempting to distinguish the Pixel 8 Pro from last year's Pixel 7 Pro. Initial drop and scratch tests suggest that the upgrade to the stronger glass type has paid off, just days before Google begins shipping Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders.

Rumours of Xiaomi abandoning MIUI for MiOS could be wide of the mark. While a well-known leaker has sparked rumours that this will be occurring soon, those familiar with MIUI have shown that Xiaomi continues to prepare MIUI 15 for release later this year.

Google may have brought manual camera controls to its stock camera app, but it limits their usage to just the Pixel 8 Pro. It turns out that this is nothing more than a software restriction, with the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro also shown to be capable of offering manual ISO, shutter speed and focus options within the latest version of the Google Camera app.

Last week's agreement between Lenovo and Esper brings the latter's enterprise-grade Android and device management to a wide range of devices. The first one to run the custom Android-based OS is the third-generation Lenovo ThinkCentre M70a desktop, to be followed by a few others before the end of 2023.

The 2023 ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X can be had for a respectable 11% off the retail price. In addition to the Core i9-13980HX CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, the notebook rocks excellent inputs with a nifty ASUS Dial integrated into the touchpad and a healthy selection of ports.

The Asus ROG Flow X13 (2023) is a 13.4-inch gaming convertible, a segment that currently has very little competition. Despite the slim chassis, the Flow X13 manages to squeeze in a 65 W AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and a 60 W Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Our comprehensive review looks into this and other aspects of this year's ROG Flow X13 iteration.