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Polar has offered insights into the Vantage V3, likely the company's next smartwatch. Not only has Polar confirmed the existence of the Vantage V3, but it has also shown product images and pricing details.

Sources familiar with Tesla’s production plans have revealed that the company is working on using binder jetting, a special 3D printing technique, to create the sand molds needed for its ‘gigacasting’ process, where a large, complex part such as the underbody is cast as a single piece of metal. The use of 3D printing in designing the molds would result in a fraction of the cost and time, while making more complex designs possible.

Xiaomi has quietly begun pushing Android 14 updates to some of its current flagship smartphones globally. First in line are the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro, which are now eligible via MIUI 14 Stable Beta builds, the final step before the company begins a full software rollout.

This TKL version of the G915 Lightspeed is equipped with tactile switches and fully customizable RGB lighting, and thanks to a coupon code on Amazon, the wireless gaming keyboard from Logitech is now available for almost half of its official list price.

In another case of interesting smartphones with limited regional availability, Honor has announced a new version of its X40 GT. The Android smartphone's new Racing Edition can now be reserved in new colorways and with more RAM than the original. On the other hand, a next-gen version might be on the way.

Measuring only 175 x 175 x 44.2 mm, the ASUS ExpertCenter PB63 mini PCs pack quite a punch for their size. Users can opt for a top-of-the-line Core i9-13900 processor and pair it with DDR5 RAM and up to three storage devices.

Valve has released Steam Deck OS 3.5 to its Preview software channel. While its version number suggests that it is a minor release, Valve has added numerous features, including APU undervolting, HDR support and VRR integration for external displays.

DJI has finally confirmed plans to introduce a Mini 3 Pro successor. As expected, its replacement will arrive as the Mini 4 Pro, although it appears that neither the Osmo Mobile 7 nor Pocket 3 will arrive during next week's 'Mini to the Max' launch event.

Garmin has released the Tactix 7 AMOLED, a model that slots in below the Pro Ballistics edition at US$1,399.99. The Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED is available to order now but only as a 51 mm smartwatch.

Lofree asserts that its latest product is "extremely thin" compared to the average "all aluminum" mechanical keyboard. Nevertheless, it still accommodates "highly acclaimed" Full POM switches from Kailh that are, moreover, hot-swappable and paired to custom keycap layouts. The Flow also integrates an "innovative" Gasket Mount system and can be used in wired or wireless modes.

Intel's glass substrate technology for next-generation advanced packaging is planned to make its debut in the second half of this decade. The breakthrough achievement will enable the continued scaling of transistors in a package and advance Moore’s Law to deliver faster AI, HPC and graphics applications.

Micro LEDs are similar to OLEDs in that they can offer near-infinite contrast ratios, but, unlike OLEDs, the screens are not hindered by auto brightness limiters, allowing for 2,000 nit peak brightness full-field. This technology is also modular, so it could scale to different sizes and ratios. However, the relatively big pixel pitch recommends it for 100-inch+ screens.

Honor has now released the V Purse in China, a wraparound foldable that the company originally billed as a prototype. The Honor V Purse starts at CNY 5,999 (~US$826) with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, but only comes with the outdated Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset.

Intel lifts the curtain and details its next CPU platform Meteor Lake. There are many new features, including a new way to construct the CPU, the Intel 4 process and efficiency features. Meteor Lake integrated a NPU for AI tasks and a much improved integrated GPU.

OnePlus has revealed plans to expand eligibility for its OxygenOS 14 Open Beta program. Previously open to just the OnePlus 11, the company's Android 14-based public beta builds will be available on another five devices from next month, with a further eleven following in November.

The latest iPhones have had an unusually long pre-order phase following their launch compared to previous generation. According to a widely-respected analyst, the new telephoto zoom lens exclusive to the 15 Pro Max is a main factor in this situation. It has also become more expensive to produce - however, that cost might be worth it to Apple in the long run.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Smart Curtains Telescopic Track Version, now available to pre-order in China. The motor lets you open your curtains remotely using an app, voice commands or a wireless remote. Alternatively, you can set the curtains to open or close at a specific time.

Decathlon has launched the BTWIN LD 920E in EU countries like the Netherlands, France and Sweden. The new model is available with a green stepover frame or black step-through frame, with a mid-mounted 250W motor. Other features include up to 150 km (~93 miles) of assistance range and a built-in touchscreen with a USB-C port.

Elon Musk gave a Fremont factory tour to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and drove him around in the Cybertruck. Netanyahu also discussed with Musk content on the X (fka Twitter) platform.

Although it uses the Unisoc Tiger T606 processor, which arrived in 2019, the Oscal Pad 15 is a new tablet that ships loaded with Android 13-based software. Its highlights include a generous 8,280 mAh battery, a pair of 13/16 MP cameras, as well as 256 GB storage space. Early bird prices start at US$149.99.

The Cubot Tab 40 is a budget tablet based around a Unisoc Tiger T616 chipset and a 10.4-inch display. Available now for as little as US$109.99, the Cubot Tab 40 also has 8 GB of RAM and comes pre-installed with Android 13.

Reportedly, Garmin is on the verge of replacing the Vivoactive 4 series, over four years after releasing the Vivoactive 4 and Vivoactive 4S. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is rumoured to arrive later this week for under €300 but only in a single 42 mm case size.

Huawei has announced that it will join the "giant screen" tablet fray later in September 2023. The new kind of MatePad is also touted to rock slim borders and pen support thus far. It will debut alongside other products such as the Watch Ultimate Gold Edition during the OEM's upcoming cross-device Autumn 2023 launch event.

It appears that Motorola is preparing to freshen up its Android tablet portfolio. According to a reliable leaker, the company has developed the Moto Tab G84, a direct replacement for the Moto Tab G70 that retains its predecessor's core design.

The NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs are the company’s next-generation products coming to both HPC and gaming segments of the market. According to the previous leaks, the data center Blackwell GPUs could feature an MCM design. Kopite7kimi has seemingly confirmed the past reports by claiming that GB100 HPC chip is indeed based on multiple chiplets.

Blackmagic Design has launched its first full-frame camera, the Cinema Camera 6K, in a portable form factor. This is also its first L-mount camera, enabling use of lenses from Leica, Panasonic and Sigma. Its full frame 6K sensor can shoot most popular cinematic aspect ratios, at 36 fps in 6K or 120 fps in 1080 HD. The Cinema Camera 6K is available now for US$2,595.

After equipping its Ultra models with 10x zoom lenses starting with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung finally looks set to eschew its long-range zoom hardware on the Galaxy S24 Ultra in exchange for a new, powerful 5x zoom lens.

Samsung already uses a 200-megapixel sensor as the main camera in the Galaxy S23 Ultra and has added 2x crop zoom in high quality via software. Now it's time for the next big step, which had already been hinted at in leaks: The first 200-megapixel telephoto camera is coming, whether only from Vivo and Honor is unclear. Such a change could also be imminent in the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

This might be a horror scenario for Samsung fans if it's true what a known leaker has already hinted at several times. According to this new rumor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will lose quite the important camera-related unique selling point, especially when compared to those of its rivals. It is still unclear whether there will be an adequate replacement.

Decathlon has discounted its Stilus E-All Mountain bike in various EU countries, offering up to 14% off. The model has an 85Nm Bosch motor with a 625Wh battery, providing natural feeling assistance for up to five hours. Other features include RockShox suspension, SRAM hydraulic disc brakes and a Bosch Purion display.

Anker has discounted its 364 USB-C Hub (10-in-1, Dual 4K HDMI) in the US and the UK, offering up to 35% off. The accessory can power the connected laptop with up to 85W pass-through charging. Other ports include two 4K HDMI for dual displays, 5 Gbps USB-C and Gigabit Ethernet.

The decked-out version of last year's LG Gram 17 (17Z90Q) is currently discounted to just US$1299.99 on Amazon US. For that price, users get a large 17-inch IPS display, a high-end Intel Core i7-1260P processor, 32 GB of non-user-upgradable RAM, and a 2 TB SSD.

Leaked slides from Microsoft's FTC submissions posted on Resetera forums reveal the company's plans for Xbox Series X "Brooklin" and Series S "Ellewood" mid-range refreshes coming in late 2024. Brooklin will offer Wi-Fi 6E and USB-C connectivity together with storage up to 2 TB. Microsoft will also be launching a new Xbox Universal Controller "Sebile" later this year with improved buttons, connectivity, and immersive haptics.

Next year's Google Tensor G4 chip will reportedly use a mix of Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520 CPU cores and an Arm Immortalis-G715 GPU. It will be fabricated on Samsung's 4LPP+ node and debut alongside the Pixel 9 series.

The Nintendo Switch 2 console may have actually been teased in some screenshots taken from the upcoming Switch remake of Another Code: Two Memories, which will be released as part of Another Code: Recollection in January 2024. The game’s protagonist has use of a mysterious device during the game that suspiciously fits a few rumors about the Switch 2.

The wired gaming mouse from Logitech sports an optical sensor with up to 25,600 DPI, eleven programmable buttons as well as adjustable weights, which turn the G502 Hero into a decent choice in the affordable price segment of roughly US$30.

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 16 is currently experiencing a considerable discount of US$350 at B&H Photo. Thanks to a powerful CPU and GPU combo in the 14-core Core i9-13905H and RTX 4060, the machine should crunch through content production tasks while also being able to play modern AAA games at FHD/QHD with elevated graphics.

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max has made the leap to titanium-alloy frames as well as USB type-C. However, some content creators have observed that they seem to have acquired a problem right from the hands-on preview stage. They appear to attract fingerprints and grime to such a degree that they seem to lose their new colors.

ASUS has unveiled the ZenBeam L2 Smart Portable LED Projector. The device has a native 1080p resolution and a maximum recommended image size of 120-in (~305 cm). The projector also has integrated Harman Kardon speakers, and a built-in battery powers the gadget for up to 3.5 hours.

The Tesla Model 3 Highland now comes with rear door release handles for those emergency situations when there is no electricity to open the doors. The opening wire is tucked in the storage pockets and hidden with plastic covers.

Optoma asserts that its latest 4K projector offers just about all the advantages of its predecessor in a package reduced in size by 34%. These potential benefits include a 240Hz/1080p "ultra-low" latency Gaming Mode, "flexible" short-throw technology and HDMI 2.0. The UHZ35ST also boasts eco-friendly features such as the potential for energy-efficient use and a 50% post-consumer recyclable plastic chassis.

The Redmi Note 13 series has entered the final days of pre-launch teasers. Due on September 21, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus will spearhead the Redmi Note 13 series with a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC and a Samsung ISOCELL HP3 Discovery Edition primary camera. Xiaomi has now shared a few camera samples from the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus as it attempts to highlight the smartphone's versatility when it comes to capturing photos in a variety of scenarios.

Court documents released from the FTC's case against Microsoft reveal that The Elder Scrolls 6, the hotly anticipated game in Bethesda's popular fantasy franchise, won't release until 2026 at the earliest. Additionally, the game won't be coming to the PlayStation 5 (at least, not at first).

The DJI Mini 4 Pro has surfaced at a European retailer in its reportedly most expensive configuration. The same leak has also provided a first look at an official Mini 4 Pro product image ahead of the drone's release.

The Magellan 5 is a new E-reader from ONYX BOOX with a 6-inch display and a 3,000 mAh battery. The ONYX BOOX Magellan 5 also runs Android 11 and is available for US$179.99.

ESR's latest charging accessory is touted as the ideal gadget for a user that carries an iPhone, an Apple Watch and AirPods around with them while travelling. The 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set is thus rated to wirelessly charge all 3 at once thanks to its innovative new "Made for Watch" module that plugs into the rest of it via USB type-C.

AYANEO is on the verge of launching the SLIDE, its GPD Win 4 alternative. Not only does the AYANEO SLIDE have a 6-inch and 1080p display, but it also houses an RGB backlit keyboard, full gamepad buttons and AMD Ryzen 7040U APUs up to the Ryzen 7 7840U.

Blackmagic Design has developed a new Blackmagic Camera app that brings advanced professional video recording features to iOS devices for free without any in-app purchases or subscriptions. The Blackmagic Camera app fully mimics the Blackmagic Cinema Camera interface and works seamlessly with Blackmagic Cloud and Davinci Resolve. The app also supports Apple LOG color in the new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

ASUS has finally started selling the ROG Ally with an AMD Ryzen Z1 APU, months after it started shipping Ryzen Z1 Extreme units. The new version is cheaper than the existing Ryzen Z1 Extreme model but retains a 120 Hz display, 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD and a 40 Wh battery. The cheaper ASUS ROG Ally makes sacrifices in other areas, though.

Oukitel asserts that its latest device proves that "Camo is the New Fashion" among rugged smartphones. The WP27 does indeed strive to stand out with its new colorway, and also offers a 120Hz display, 12GB of RAM and Android 13, albeit with a 4G/LTE-only SoC. It is available at just US$159.99 for a limited time to celebrate its launch.