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Amazfit has now launched the Balance, a 46 mm smartwatch with a 1.5-inch AMOLED display. The Amazfit Balance is orderable now in multiple markets, including the Eurozone, and has dual-band GPS, a 475 mAh battery and supports detailed body composition measurement, among other features.

Tesla just cut the prices of its premium Model X and Model S versions, as well as its FSD Beta autonomous driving software substantially. The Model X now falls below the price threshold for a full new electric SUV tax credit.

Both refreshed 14-inchers feature 2.8K OLED display options, while the 16-inch model comes with an IPS display, but it is the only one to include a Thunderbolt 4 port. The AMD-powered 14-inch model can be equipped with up to a Ryzen 7 7840H and 32 GB of LPDDR5x-6400 RAM.

Lenovo has introduced its first glass-free 3D monitor at IFA 2023. The ThinkVision 27 3D enables professionals to view their content in 3D without having to wear cumbersome glasses. The monitor supports up to 4K resolution in 2D mode and a 3D resolution of 1920 x 2160 together with a host of connectivity options.

The latest Acer Swift Edge 16 with a Ryzen 7 7840U CPU, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a 16-inch OLED display is currently down by a whopping US$300 at Best Buy. With the discount, the laptop is now back to its lowest price to date from earlier in August.

The XMG Apex series receives a significant performance boost with the addition of AMD's Ryzen 7 7840HS APUs that replace the previously installed Ryzen 7 7735HS. There is also a new WQHD display option and the 17-inch model now features liquid metal for cooling the processor and graphics card.

Chuwi's 5th-gen CoreBox looks like a shrunken-down desktop PC, measuring just 173 x 158 x 73 mm. However, despite its size, it packs a potent 13th-gen Intel mobile CPU, plenty of connectivity, and expandable RAM and storage.

AMD claimed in its launch presentation that the RX 7700 XT will be able to outperform the RTX 4060 Ti. While first-party performance claims should always be taken with skepticism, it seems that Team Red’s official numbers for the RX 7700 XT might not be far off as leaked 3DMark Time Spy Graphics score of the GPU places the board comfortably above the RTX 4060 Ti.

JBL has just introduced the first ever Wi-Fi speakers to integrate Alexa and Google simultaneously, allowing customers to switch between talking to either voice assistant seamlessly on the same device. All three models in the retro-styled Authentics lineup will be available starting September 17.

Honor has unveiled the V Purse, a foldable that is less than 9 mm thick when folded. Based around a wraparound design that Huawei debuted at the turn of the decade with the Mate Xs, the Honor V Purse is only a concept for now with no sign of an actual release.

Honor has now announced plans to release the Magic V2 in Europe, less than two months after debuting the device in China. The Honor Magic V2 impresses in many areas with a lightweight build that maintains flagship hardware like a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

The new Model 3 Highland facelift comes in Flame Red or Starry Grey and offers more miles of range on a charge than the current version, unfortunately for a higher price. Tesla lists all the Model 3 vs Highland differences, too.

Sony has now presented the Xperia 5 V, the smaller alternative to the Xperia 1 V. As expected, the Xperia 5 V combines many of the features of its larger sibling in a significantly smaller package. The Xperia 5 V will be available in three colours for €999 but only with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage globally.

AGM has come to IFA 2023 to reveal that it has broken out of its normal rugged, feature-rich smartphone mold into tablets for the first time. The Pad P1 still has IP68 and IP69K ratings for potentially advanced water-resistance, as well as a "powerful" enough MediaTek chipset for independent connectivity in its 4G/LTE variant. The new "all-in-one" slate launches today (September 1, 2023) on the European market.

After months of leaks and rumours, Tesla has finally launched the updated Model 3 'Highland' refresh with all its internal and external design changes to bring it into the era of Modern EV designs. The most significant changes come by way of new bumpers, updated headlights, and a second 8.0-inch infotainment screen.

Lenovo's first handheld gaming console, the Legion Go, is now official. It packs a 44 Hz 16:10 screen, an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, detachable controllers and plenty of customizable buttons.

Lenovo has launched an exorbitantly-priced gaming laptop with top-of-the-line gaming hardware. The Legion 9i features a mini LED panel, an Intel Raptor Lake-HX processor, a GeForce RTX 4090 and more.

Chuwi is now selling an updated version of the HeroBox, now marketed as the Chuwi HeroBox 2023. The new HeroBox mini-PC comes with an Intel Processor N100 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, among other features.

ViewSonic has released the VX2776-2K-OLED in China, a 26.5-inch gaming monitor equipped with a 1440p OLED panel. The ViewSonic also has a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.3 ms response times and high DCI-P3 colour space coverage, among other features.

Earlier this week, Huawei introduced the Mate 60 and Mate 60 Pro, its two latest flagship smartphones. While Huawei tends to offer at least one Mate series model globally, this will not be true with the Mate 60 series.

The upcoming electric Mini Countryman has leaked online, revealing design details and a quirky interior that appears to eschew the traditional gauge cluster in favour of a colossal round centre display and heads-up display.

Nintendo has now revealed a Mario Red Edition version of the Switch - OLED Model. As rumours suggested, the Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition will be available this October, shortly before the arrival of the forthcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder game.

The top-end configuration of the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 has fallen below the US$1,000 mark as the Core i7-1185G7-powered convertible with 16GB of RAM and the high-resolution 4K touchscreen can now be ordered for one quarter of Lenovo's original list price.

After some major leaks, Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar Mini is now officially launching on September 1 for US$799.99. As the smallest member of the much-praised Ambeo soundbar range, the Mini has impressive 3D audio capabilities and boasts features like room calibration, 7.1.4 virtualized surround audio as well as support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats, Alexa, Chromecast, AirPlay, and popular streaming services.

OxygenOS 14 (or OOS 14) will become the latest software for OnePlus mobile devices soon. The OEM has announced that it will pack a new Trinity Engine system performance suite as well as one of the first official upgrades to Android 14. It is touted to deliver a next-gen "fast and smooth" UX

Samsung is now distributing One UI 5 Watch to the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro. Rolling out with build numbers ending in BWH3, the update brings Wear OS 4 to the Galaxy Watch5 series with various performance improvements and new features.

Jabra is now offering the Elite 8 Active, a US$50 cheaper option than the new Elite 10. The Jabra Elite 8 Active combines 6 mm drivers with up to 14 hours of battery life, or 8 hours with ANC enabled. The Elite 8 Active offers IP68 certification too, among other features.

Jabra has now unveiled the Elite 10, its latest pair of high-end earbuds. Available for US$249.99 in five colours, the Elite 10 support spatial audio through Dolby Head Tracking, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and Bluetooth Multipoint.

Baseus might be best known for its Blade power banks - however, it has now announced that it now even supports electric vehicles (EVs) thanks to the latest upgrades in its accessory portfolio. The Nebula Series Green GaN EV Charger is to be joined by new peripherals such as the Eli Sport 1 Series Earbuds in the OEM's IFA 2023 showcase.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have now turned up on the FCC's database, just over a month before their official launches alongside the Pixel Watch 2. So far, the FCC has outlined five model number variants, all without rumoured Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Baseus has arrived in Berlin ahead of the formal start date of IFA 2023 with the latest additions to its power and charging accessory portfolio. They include new additions to the popular Blade power bank series, as well as an "Ultra Fast Charging" new desktop charger with GaN technology. There are also fresh MagPro and "Let's C" gadgets that might be best suited to the upcoming iPhone 15 series.

Samsung has confirmed plans to return to its collaboration with Thom Browne. Seemingly, it only plans to introduce a Thom Browne version of the Galaxy Z Fold5, which it will showcase in a week's time.

The HPCE power connector standard presented by Asus appears to be an elegant solution that fixes melting power connector issues and cluttered PC case interiors. Employing a slot similar in size with a PCIe X1 interface, the HPCE standard promises to deliver more than 600 W of power for the next gen flagship GPUs.

The new G6 features a 16-inch display with 1920 x 1200 resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate. Processor options range from the latest i7 Raptor Lake to the older 12-th gen Alder Lake, while the GPU side supports up to an RTX 4060.

Tecno seeks to demonstrate that rollable smartphones are now closer to becoming a thing with the new Phantom Ultimate. The new prototype is capable of expanding its ~6.5-inch display into one of over 7 inches in diagonal length with "industry-leading unrolling speed" thanks to a range of engineering breakthroughs. It also supports more familiar, potentially welcome, specs such as a 1–120Hz refresh rate and an always-on display (AOD) mode.

The Meteorish TJD T101 is now available to back on Indiegogo. Equipped with a 10.1-inch display and a 60 Wh battery, the TJD T101 comes with either the Ryzen 5 7640U or Ryzen 7 7840U and at least 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD.

Samsung has released another limited edition Galaxy Watch6 model, following up on last month's Golf Edition. This time, it has presented the Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition, which Samsung claims is inspired by the astrolabe, an ancient astronomical instrument used to calculate the positions of celestial bodies.

The Roborock Zeo One washer dryer has been unveiled. The machine has features like ZeoCycle low-temperature drying, reducing damage to your clothes, auto-dosing and automatic lint removal. You can also control the device with an accompanying app or voice commands.

Hisense’s Vidda brand has launched the S75 smart TV in China. The 4K model has a 120Hz refresh rate with HDR, VRR and MEMC support. Other features of the new TV include built-in speakers, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and minimal bezels for a 97% screen-to-body ratio.

Worries that the Tesla Cybertruck's frunk will be rather small and less useful may have been premature. The frunk has finally been caught open with its retail liner and bucket installed to gauge the size.

Roborock has revealed the new Q8 Max series robot vacuum cleaners. The models feature the DuoRoller brush and Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance technology, previously only seen on more expensive models. Plus, the Q8 Max+ comes with a self-emptying docking station for up to seven weeks of hands-free cleaning.

Intersport has launched the NAKAMURA CROSSOVER V e-bike, now on sale in France. The new model has a mid-mounted motor and 460Wh battery for up to 100 km (~62 miles) of assistance range. Bluetooth connectivity lets you view journey information such as distance travelled in an accompanying app.

With the goal to lower the price of solid-state EV batteries by employing cheaper raw materials and processes without sacrificing safety, a joint venture with China's biggest car maker is now moving to the production stage.

The Roborock Q5 Pro and Q5 Pro+ vacuum cleaners have been revealed before their release later this year. The gadgets feature a DuoRoller brush for a deeper clean and up to 5,500 Pa suction power. Other features include PreciSense LiDAR navigation, app controls and voice commands.

Decathlon has discounted its Elops 900 Electric City Bike in EU countries, including the Netherlands, France, Italy and Germany, knocking €200 off the previous price. The model has a 250W rear-wheel motor and a 417Wh battery for up to 70 km (~43 miles) of assistance range between charges.

Panasonic has just announced the SoundSlayer GNW10 “wearable immersive gaming speaker system” that rests on one's shoulders to deliver surround sound for gaming. This is the second of its kind in Panasonic’s gaming speaker lineup, offering upgraded sound and wireless connectivity over the previous model. The GNW10 will be available from December 2023 for a yet-undetermined price.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 with an RTX 4070 GPU, a Core i7-13700HX CPU, and a 16-inch 1600p resolution display is currently enjoying a US$150 discount at Lenovo's official store. The gaming laptop also features a wide variety of ports, an 80 Wh battery, and a 4-zone RGB keyboard.

Intel is reportedly launching the Arc Battlemage GPUs sometime in 2024. Per the latest leak from RedGamingTech, the flagship Battlemage die, the BMG G10, could pack 54 Xe cores, 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 256-bit wide memory bus. The leaker alleges that early samples of the BMG G10 GPU aren’t hitting the performance targets due to hardware issues.

Apple has been developing 3D printing techniques for manufacturing its products over the past three years, reports Bloomberg. It has been trialing the new method on the Series 9 Apple Watch models that feature steel cases, which are expected to launch next month.

PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium will cost remarkably more. The price increase will be global and is effective on September 6.