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The Redmi Note 13 Pro has shown up on Geekbench with 16 GB of RAM. Its Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC scores 1,012 and 2,943 points in Geekbench 6.1's single and multi-core tests.

Garmin is now rolling out Beta Version 14.66 to various smartwatches, including the Fenix 7 series. Also available on the Epix 2, Enduro 2, Quatix 7 and Marq Gen 2 series, the update brings various changes to eligible smartwatches as Garmin looks to build on Version 14.36.

The Pixel Watch 2 may have practically the same design as its predecessor. However, it appears that Google is hoping that a pair of new metal bands will help distinguish its second-generation smartwatch from the original Pixel Watch.

Xiaomi has now revealed that it will soon release the Watch 2 Pro, its first Wear OS smartwatch since the Mi Watch in 2020. The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro may retail for under €250 and should directly challenge established Wear OS smartwatches, such as the Galaxy Watch6, Pixel Watch 2 and TicWatch Pro 5.

Hisense has launched the Vidda S85 or 85V1K-S TV in China. The new larger model has a 4K resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate and support for HDR. Other features include a built-in 2.1 channel speaker system, a voice assistant, auto low latency mode and other features geared towards gamers.

The Xiaomi Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K 43-in will shortly launch in India. The new bezel-less model has built-in Fire TV, giving you access to over 12,000 apps and allowing you to control the TV with Alexa voice commands. Other features include ALLM, Apple AirPlay 2 screencasting and integrated 24W Dolby Audio speakers.

Reportedly, Sony is aiming to launch its next Xperia 1 flagship in under six months' time. Based on new rumours, the Sony Xperia 1 VI will line with up during MWC 2024 with improved telephoto optics.

The Xiaomi Mijia Graphene Heater is now available in China. The smart home gadget has rapid heating technology, with 2,000W power, a maximum temperature of 28°C (~82°F) and an integrated thermostat. You can control the device with built-in buttons, Xiao AI voice commands, or the Mijia app.

The Huawei Eyewear 2 smart glasses have been revealed ahead of their October launch in Europe. The wearable has built-in speakers, allowing you to listen to music or make voice calls. Compared to the original Huawei Eyewear, the new model has increased battery life and faster charging, with a lightweight titanium frame.

More details about the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE have turned up online ahead of its official release. Reportedly launching for under US$100, the Galaxy Buds FE is rumoured to have 12 mm drivers, touch controls and AKG tunings, among other features.

A group called Pitstoptech has revealed a working prototype of a gaming handheld derived from a Framework Mainboard. Purportedly, Pitstoptech hopes to eventually sell DIY kits allowing people to build their own device that has a comparatively large battery, a 7-inch display and detachable controllers.

ASUS has unleashed the TUF Gaming VG249QL3A, a 23.8-inch gaming monitor that relies on a Fast IPS panel. According to ASUS, the TUF Gaming VG249QL3A delivers a 180 Hz refresh rate with 1 ms response times, as well as a 1080p resolution and 350 nits peak brightness.

Acer has launched the Nitro XV282K V3, a new mid-sized gaming monitor with a 4K resolution and 150 Hz refresh rate. Available now in the US, the gaming monitor also has modern I/O and retails for less than US$450.

European prices for the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro have emerged online. Reportedly based on Wear OS, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro will also be available with optional LTE or in a cheaper Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-only model.

Canon has recently filed a slew of patent applications for some exciting technologies that could make their way to future products. These include an active cooling grip for its EOS-R range, integration of an ND filter in a camera body and an ultra low-light capable hybrid SPAD-CMOS sensor system in a compact form factor.

OnePlus has revealed it has a new Android tablet in development. Confirmed to be the OnePlus Pad Go, the tablet should retain plenty of the features that impressed us when we reviewed the OnePlus Pad, but at a lower price point.

A YouTuber believes he may have spotted the potentially first Nintendo Switch 2 physical detail. It seems there could have been clues left in the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast that allude to differences between a Switch successor and the current Switch. In fact, the video host even brands the Switch 2 as a Super Switch because of the perceived hints.

OPPO has unleashed a new round camera hump device on the Android smartphone market. However, despite this resemblance to the Find X6 flagship series, the A2 Pro has a mid-range MediaTek chipset and dual rear cameras. Nevertheless, it boasts a 120Hz display, up to 12GB of RAM and a vegan leather finish option.

The well-known vlogger Lewis Hilsenteger of UnboxTherapy has received what, on first glance, could be a 15 Pro that folds in half. It seems to hint at a cover display and a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-like build. However, on closer inspection, the device has none of the specs or features one might hope for in a first-gen clamshell flexible-display iPhone.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9 Plus (or A9+) has found time to pop up in another new leak ahead of its official debut. It has brought its vanilla A9 sibling along in this case, which gives the upcoming Android tablet the impression of being even more affordable on its launch. It will, for example, have 4G/LTE as opposed to the 5G of the Plus model.

The Republic of Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has concluded that TikTok has violated various aspects of GDPR as it relates to "child users". The social media giant faces a "reprimand" as well as a multi-million-euro fine for its apparent failure to close loopholes that might have allowed an unsafe level of access to those under 16 on its platform. It also has a three-month deadline to address these failings.

Google's 2024-bound Tensor G4 will not be nearly as impressive as predicted earlier. The Pixel 9 series' SoC will instead build upon its predecessor. Google's fully custom chip is expected to launch sometime in 2025.

Fuji Rumors has received word from trusted sources that Fujifilm is going to release a camera this month under its Instax range of instant cameras. The camera is said to be “very small and all digital”, and will reportedly cost US$100, making it a compact, entry-level sibling to the current hybrid mini Evo and mini LiPlay models.

Introduced in June 2022, the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 curved gaming monitor is often available on Amazon for the full list price of US$1,499.99. Thankfully, the ongoing 33% discount takes it down to US$999.99, not far from the all-time low US$979.99, reached at the end of last year.

Cyrusher has launched the Thunders electric surfboard in the US. The gadget has a Jet-Pump direct drive, allowing you to reach speeds of up to 70 kph (~44 mph), surfing without wind or waves. The e-surfboard is controlled via a handle and comes with a 3,600 Wh battery and charger.

Acer has released the Nitro XZ320QK P3, a US$499.99 gaming monitor with a 4K resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate. The Nitro XZ320QK P3 also has a 1500R curvature, modern I/O and good colour accuracy, among other features.

The launch of a DJI Mini 3 Pro replacement is fast approaching. While DJI has not revealed a release date yet, a close-up picture of the DJI Mini 4 Pro has surfaced online, as has an equivalent of the DJI RC 2 remote control.

It appears that DJI has more up its sleeve than just a Mini 3 Pro successor. New information points to DJI also lining up replacements for the Osmo Mobile 6 and Pocket 2, dubbed the Osmo Mobile 7 and Pocket 3, respectively.

Samsung has presented the W24 and W24 Flip, both higher-end alternatives to the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. Not only has Samsung equipped the W24 series with more RAM and storage than their Galaxy Z counterparts, but they also have more robust ceramic back panels to boot.

MSPowerUser has offered a first look at Samsung's launch colours for the Galaxy S23 FE. Allegedly due at the start of autumn, the Galaxy S23 FE will be a modest upgrade over the Galaxy S21 FE, with Samsung skipping the Galaxy S22 FE entirely.

ARM has now successfully implemented its initial public offering (IPO), said to have inflated its stock price by 10% right from the start of trading. Big names in tech such as Samsung, Intel, AMD and MediaTek are projected to become significantly invested in the offering, now hailed as the largest of its kind in the last few years.

Huawei has now released a list of spare parts for its latest foldable smartphone with prices nearly as jaw-dropping as that for the Mate X5 itself. Some repairs for the device's highest-end Collector's Edition could nearly buy a whole new iPhone 15 instead, whereas others are practically worth half a retail unit of the device in question.

Apple has clarified that it will be issuing an OTA update to address the French government's high radiation concerns with the iPhone 12. This comes in the wake of France giving an ultimatum to the Cupertino-giant of banning iPhone 12 sales in the country if not rectified. Unlike most other countries that mandate SAR values for head and whole body, France performs SAR testing for limbs as well wherein the iPhone 12 had 43.5% higher RF emissions than permissible.

Tesla may deliver the Cybertruck later than expected while it keeps running more tests on the electric pickup. The Cybertruck Release Candidates have been filmed lifted to the maximum that their air suspension allows for some off-road tests.

Infinix has now unleashed a new version of its Note 30 Android smartphone. The OEM has partnered with the BMW division Designworks to produce a motorsport-inspired finish for VIP Racing Edition. It incorporates 3D Lighting Leather for a new kind of notification light system.

Ready for use on PlayStation 5 consoles, the Lexar Professional NM800 PRO NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD can hit sequential read/write speeds of 7,500/6,500 MB/s. Available earlier this year for US$279.99, the 2 TB variant of this high-end SSD is now down by 51% on Amazon, so it currently goes for US$122.99.

Logitech has announced the Reach, a “flexible show-and-tell camera”, essentially an HD webcam mounted on a hinged, articulating system. It is intended for educators and content creators who want to show their audience an overhead or close-up view of a notebook or objects on a desk, without having to awkwardly hold it up to the camera. The launch date and price for the Reach have not yet been revealed.

A more restrained set of alleged Nintendo Switch 2 specs have been posted just in time to counter a rather outlandish claim recently made elsewhere on social media. While the latter involves T254 speculation that was likely inspired by perceived disappointment in the Switch 2 likely coming with the T239 chip, the former specs have been called the “most accurate” by the poster.

Rivian R1T owners are reporting a drastic improvement in ride quality thanks to the latest 2023.34.0 software update. Aside from some handy new ADAS features, they say that their electric pickup trucks now handle small bumps and handling manoeuvres with much more composure.

A considerable 76 percent discount brings the 13-inch convertible laptop down to just US$509 at Lenovo's very own online store. This affordable configuration of the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 comes with an i5-1145G7 processor, 16GB of soldered RAM as well as a Full-HD IPS display.

Huawei has released another version of the new MatePad 11.5 of virtually the same specs - except for its PaperMatte display rated to eliminate glare for improved eye comfort. The OEM also asserts that it supports a realistic pen-on-paper writing experience thanks to some dedicated haptics effects. The tablet is also touted as thin and light with a "high-performance" processor.

Unity has found itself on the receiving end of a mountain of criticism after the company announced plans to charge a Unity Runtime Fee for every new game install for eligible titles. According to the company, the fee which is planned to come into effect on January 1, 2024, won’t effect more than 90% of the customers. However, this hasn’t stopped the company from getting blasted by developers and gamers alike.

Huawei's Mate 60 Pro is a new flagship smartphone with a display reinforced by in-house, second-gen Kunlun Glass. It was found to help the device survive a new online torture test which involved being run over by a car, among other things. Accordingly, the 60 Pro was declared to leave the Corning Gorilla Glass found on rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in the dust in terms of durability.

Xiaomi has confirmed more details about its forthcoming Redmi Note 13 series. On the one hand, the company has highlighted some of the camera capabilities headed to the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, during which it compares the device against the Honor 90 and Honor 90 Pro. On the other hand, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 13 Pro will be the first device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset.

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, a new 4 nm chipset that will debut next week in the Redmi Note 13 Pro. Surprisingly, it appears that the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is the weakest Snapdragon 7 series chipset yet since Qualcomm's naming re-brand.

While Cinebench R23 and CPU-Z show single digit performance gains over the i5-13600K, the overhauled Cinebench 2024 methodology shows up to 14% improvement in multi-thread tests. The negligible gains are mainly due to the same ^P+8E core configuration from last year's model, with only a 200 MHz boost for the maximum frequencies.

Bose's new flagship TWS earbuds are now officially Ultra as well as QuietComfort-series flagships. They are rated for the same high-end specs as their Headphone counterparts - first-gen Immersive Audio included - just in a TWS IPX4-rated package. Then again, potential customers may find their battery life does not match up to their sky-high pricing.

Bose has finally confirmed that its new top-end QuietComfort headphones are Ultra for the first time. They have also launched with first-gen Immersive Audio, the iconic brand's take on spatial audio. The Ultra Headphones also boast noise cancellation and up-to-date internals.

The discounted configuration also includes 32 GB LPDDR5x-6400 RAM, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, a 16-inch IPS screen with 1920x1200 resolution, 5 MP webcam and a USB4 port.

The 3C has now provided evidence of the charging speeds that Samsung will offer for its next flagship smartphones. Unfortunately, the rumour of 65 W wired charging for the Galaxy S24 Ultra was wide of the mark; there will be no changes for the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24 Plus, either.