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At just 114.8 x 76.0 x 27.1mm, the Zotac ZBOX PRO PI339 pico is one of the tiniest PCs that the manufacturer sells. However, it achieves this size decrease by making heavy sacrifices when it comes to I/O and expandability, as it comes with only one M.2 slot for storage and soldered RAM.

(Update: Sale extended) The precise wireless gaming mouse from Logitech has an optical sensor with a resolution of more than 25,000 DPI, while the integrated LiPo battery provides the G502 Lightspeed with enough electric power for up to 60 hours of action-packed gameplay.

Kia's EV5 has been previewed on the marque's YouTube channel, giving us a detailed look at the design of both the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The video reveals an EV9-adjacent design and a spacious, practical interior that doesn't skimp on buttons or features.

The fast PCIe 4.0 SSD with 2TB of storage capacity and a peak reading speed of 7,450 MB/s is once again on sale at Amazon, which is where the Samsung 990 Pro can now be ordered for a whopping 53 percent off the official MSRP.

Xiaomi is believed to introduce its next vanilla and Pro flagship Android smartphones earlier than it did the last. Now, according to a famous leaker, we know just how early in 2023 that the 14 series are thought to emerge. They could comfortably beat other devices such as the OnePlus 12, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Vivo X100 to be the first to rock the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with such a time-frame.

Qualcomm has announced that the next generation of e-mobility and/or micro-mobility vehicles can now be powered by its silicon, thanks to the new Snapdragon Digital Chassis for 2-Wheelers and New Vehicle Class SoCs. They are rated to bring their OEM's Digital Cockpit features and services to EVs that are not cars for the first time, V2X, navigation, ARAS and wireless connectivity included.

MediaTek has announced that it has successfully manufactured its first-ever 3 nm mobile AP. It is 18% faster than its predecessor and 32% more power efficient. The chip in question will be available commercially in the latter half of 2024.

According to reports, Huawei will charge CNY 2,000 (~US$273) more for the upcoming Mate 60 Pro Plus than the current Mate 60 Pro. With prices rumoured to start at CNY 8,999 (~US$1,228) for a 512 GB of storage variant, the Mate 60 Pro Plus' expected 1 TB SKU will retail for upwards of CNY 9,999 (~US$1,365).

Kingston insists it has brought "ultimate portability" to the external SSD market with the new XS1000. It has a footprint estimated at half that of a pack of cards, yet still allows the user to tote a capacity of up to 2TB in a pocket. The XS1000 is also touted as a highly trustworthy form of storage despite its small size, and to transfer files in a flash thanks to its USB interface.

Motorola has now confirmed the date of its next launch event. Seemingly serving as a way to introduce the Edge 40 Neo, the launch event will 'make a splash' when it arrives later this month. In the meantime, what appear to be Motorola Edge 40 Neo official marketing images have surfaced, confirming the forthcoming device's design and colour options.

The OneMix 5 is now available to order online, albeit as the One-Netbook 5. Currently orderable with just the Intel Core i7-1250U, the One-Netbook 5 has a 10.1-inch display, a 42 Wh battery, 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to a 2 TB SSD, among other features.

A Tesla analyst has given their Cybertruck price, range, and acceleration forecast for the cheapest RWD trim, as well as the dual- and quad-motor variants. The quad-motor Cybertruck version is likely to be the one that can go from 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds.

The on-package RAM solutions are designed for the lower TDP Core Ultra processors and could integrate capacities of at least 16 GB. Higher TDP Meteor Lake models will also come with off-package RAM solutions.

Reportedly, Microsoft only plans to offer the Surface Laptop Studio 2 with the Intel Core i7-13800H, a Raptor Lake-H processor that will pair with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. Up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD is said to be heading to Microsoft's second-generation Surface Laptop Studio, as are more USB Type-C ports.

According to various rumours, Microsoft is planning to unveil a Surface Laptop Go 2 successor later this month. Arriving alongside the likes of the Surface Laptop Studio 2 and the Surface Pro 10, the Surface Laptop Go 3 is said to rely on a modest Intel Core i5-1235U processor, 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

The Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition has now arrived, debuting first in Samsung's home market of South Korea. Available from September 12, the Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition will ship with various accessories, including a customised Galaxy Watch6.

This configuration also features a 16-inch IPS panel with 1920x1200 resolution and 120 Hz refresh, 16 GB DDR4-3200 RAM, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, plus premium features like a Thunderbolt 4 connector, SD card reader and fingerprint sensor.

A product page on the Xiaomi global website has appeared for the Robot Vacuum E10C. The smart home device can vacuum and mop floors with up to 3,500 Pa suction power and various water flow settings. Other features include a 110-minute runtime, voice commands and voice updates on cleaning progress.

GoPro has confirmed plans to replace the GoPro Max, a 360 degree camera that the company has been selling since 2019. According to the company, the 360-degree camera will eventually arrive as the GoPro MAX 2.0.

Bethesda's Starfield offers AMD FSR 2 upscaling out-of-the-box, but modders PureDark and LukeFZ have been successful in getting the game to use DLSS 3 and Frame Generation for an even smoother gameplay and better-quality visuals. While LukeFZ's implementation is free, PureDark's requires a Patreon subscription.

Rumors of the Nintendo Switch 2, or at least its performance potential, having been revealed at a recent trade event have been corroborated in two separate reports. Allegedly, some devs had the opportunity to witness a Switch 2 tech demo, with the hardware utilizing Nvidia’s DLSS technology to produce output that would be acceptable from a PS5 game.

In our test, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 proves itself as a convincing overall package that still offers many options even without Google Services. We summarize the pros and cons for you again and show you how you can save a little more money.

The Xiaomi Mijia Instant Hot Water Purifier Q1000 is now available to pre-order in China. The smart home gadget can heat and purify water, with instant heating technology delivering 1L of boiling water each minute. Other features include a touch display on the faucet and app controls.

It seems that Xiaomi is working towards releasing three high-end Redmi Note 13 series smartphones soon. Allegedly, the Redmi Note 13 Pro, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, and even a Redmi Note 13 Turbo are all in development under Zircon and Garnet codenames.

According to a report, Xiaomi is preparing to launch five versions of the Redmi Note 13 with differing specifications. Reputedly, there will be two 4G models and three 5G editions, one of which will be sold through the POCO brand.

MINISFORUM has launched the EYERTEC AD650i in China, a Mini-ITX motherboard that utilises an Core i7-12650H processor. Available in China now for CNY 2,599 (~US$355), it remains to be seen whether MINISFORUM plans to release the EYERTEC AD650i globally.

If you've always wanted a designer phone but don't want to spend all too much money, then look no further. The realme 11 Pro is a smartphone whose back was created by an ex-Gucci designer - and it isn't just its looks which impress. We have summarized our test results here.

The Sweet Potato measures 85.6 mm × 56.5 mm, meaning that it has the same form factor as the popular Raspberry Pi 4. It features an Amlogic S905X chip, 2 GB of DDR4 RAM, and the possibility to add PoE support with an optional HAT.

A Cybertruck Release Candidate has been spotted at a Tesla SuperCharger in the US. Labelled as an 'RC_BUILD ENGINEERING PROTOTYPE', the Tesla Cybertruck barely fits in a V2/V3 Supercharger bay and is arguably too wide for existing Supercharger cables.

The world's lightest 14-inch business laptops are back with updated hardware, and the list of available options goes all the way up to 13th gen Intel Core i7 P-series processors with Intel vPro support. The list of highlights also includes TPM 2.0 security, face and fingerprint login, as well as a webcam cover.

KJM has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the K3 projector. The 1080p device has up to 1,500 ANSI lumens brightness and a maximum image size of 200-in (~508 cm). Other features include integrated JBL speakers, pre-installed HD Netflix and wireless screen-casting from a mobile device.

Gazelle has unveiled the Eclipse C380 and T11 HMB electric bikes for the European market. The new models use a Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a 750Wh battery, assisting you for up to 135 km (~84 miles). Other features include a Bosch Kiox 300 display, wide tires and the accompanying Gazelle Connect app.

GoPro has announced that its Quik mobile app for video and photo editing, will soon be available as a desktop application for those with a GoPro subscription. The application will be released for Mac on November 1 and for Windows in Summer 2024.

While the design and specs of the Tesla Model 2 may be nearing completion, its production plans are reportedly facing significant delays. Tesla's Chinese suppliers have now been told to stand down with their plans for building satellite factories in Mexico.

Notebookcheck has just passed 50,000 subscribers on YouTube, publishing a healthy mix of reviews, product showcases, and spectacular b-roll. Our host and video lead, Alex Waetzel, works with the written review team to deliver top-shelf tech content on the video platform.

Sonos has just introduced the Move 2, its substantially upgraded portable WiFi speaker. Among other changes, it now has dual-tweeters for stereo sound, 24 hours of battery life and a new color option, while retaining its IP56 weather- and shock-resistance. The Move 2 can be pre-ordered for US$499 and will be available starting September 20.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro is on the horizon, with Xiaomi certifying the handset with another Chinese regulatory body. Certified as 2312DRA50C, the Redmi Note 13 Pro will support 67 W wired charging and will serve as a cheaper alternative to 23090RA98C, the presumed Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus.

The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic are finally eligible for One UI 5 Watch, Samsung's spin-off of Wear OS 4. Arriving as HWH3 for both devices, One UI 5 Watch introduces various changes for the Galaxy Watch4 series and is available to download now.

Samsung ships the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic with new quick-release watch bands. While the watch bands are fundamentally the same as those that Samsung includes with the Galaxy Watch5 series, Galaxy Watch6 owners are now reporting problems with the new connector.

The Asus ROG Cetra TWS gaming earbuds have a US$99.99 list price on Amazon, but the 25% discount which currently applies to the black color choice brings it to the lowest price in 30 days of US$74.99. Meanwhile, the white version of this handy audio accessory is 20% off and can be acquired for US$79.99.

Xiaomi has now jumped the train of offering four Android OS updates and a fifth year of security patch updates. The commitment will start with the Xiaomi 13T series and will match the China-only Redmi K60 Ultra. Unfortunately, it appears that the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro will receive OS updates from Android 13 onwards, not Android 14.

Now listed by Dell US for the same price, the S3422DWG curved gaming monitor is down by 30% on Amazon, so those interested can acquire it from both sources at US$349.99. In Amazon's case, however, the list price of this 34-inch monitor with 144 Hz refresh and 3,440 X 1,440 pixels is US$499.99.

GoPro has just launched the Hero 12 Black for pre-order at US$399.99, with shipping starting on September 13. New features include HDR in videos and photos, improved video stabilization, audio recording from bluetooth earbuds and mics, and 2x longer continuous recording. Launched alongside it is the Max Lens Mod 2.0 for the Hero 12, with an ultra-wide 177° FOV.

The Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro are some of the first smartwatches that support 'Watch Unlock', a long-awaited feature that Google originally debuted with Wear OS 3 as Smart Lock. While the feature is not live yet, it has already reached Galaxy Watch5 series models that have been updated to One UI 5 Watch and Wear OS 4.

IceWhale Technology has launched the ZimaBlade, a ZimaBoard successor offered with Intel Celeron N3350 or Celeron J3455 processors. Currently available to back on Crowdsupply from US$64, IceWhale Technology hopes to begin shipping to backers at the end of January 2024.

Google has unveiled updated branding for Android before the autumn release of Android 14. Android's bugdroid has also been overhauled with the aim of being as 'dynamic as Android itself'. The new styling is joined by various tweaks to Android as a whole, including the distribution of the 'At a Glance' widget to all devices, which was previously a Google Pixel exclusive.

Motorola has now launched the Moto G54 in India. The mid-range smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chipset, a 120 Hz display and up to 12 GB of RAM, among other features.

While it is now possible to preorder the new Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift in China, Australia, and Europe, North America was seemingly left behind. New report claims that the Highland's US release won't happen soon.

It appears that OnePlus is developing a new Android tablet under the name OnePlus Pad Go. Reportedly, the tablet will not arrive until next year, despite its certification by the BIS in India.

According to a new report from a typically reliable leaker, Google plans to drastically increase prices for this year's Pixel flagships in Europe. Reputedly, the Pixel 8 will start at €799 with 128 GB of storage. By contrast, the Pixel 8 Pro is said to exceed €1,099 and could cost upwards of €1,299 for its 512 GB variant.