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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.

All size variants of the Sony Bravia A80L OLED have received their steepest discounts thus far on Amazon, as the popular 65-inch version of this sought-after TV gets the biggest markdown and can now be ordered for 23 percent off MSRP.

Rivian has released the expected range figures for its dual-motor R1S electric SUV using the Max and Large battery packs. The company has also disclosed how much range each trim will deliver according to tyre and wheel sizes.

Amazon-owned online retailer Woot is selling a variety of Xgimi projectors for up to 38% off. The sale includes projectors ranging from the basic portable MoGo Pro up to the high-end Aura 4K Ultra Short Throw projector.

Thanks to the latest firmware update, the extended LE Audio capabilities now available deliver improved audio recording on smartphones, as well as "rich and complex audio transmission" via Bluetooth to Auracast broadcast technology-capable Samsung TVs. Galaxy Book3 Ultra, Book3 Pro, Book3 Pro 360, and Book3 360 will also receive audio improvements.

Google has now outlined its next Made by Google event. According to the company, the event will be where it introduces 'the latest additions to our Pixel portfolio', which is expected to consist of at least the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2.

Motorola's rumored successor for the Edge 30 Neo has popped up again in a new leak prior to its reportedly imminent launch. It is now depicted as a device looking quite like the rest of its series, albeit with different colorways ostensibly developed by the OEM's brand partner Pantone. It might also has a screen type similar to that of its higher-end siblings.

MINISFORUM has revealed initial details about an AMD Ryzen 7040U-powered Windows 2-in-1. Allegedly launching early next year, the unnamed device will be available with a detachable keyboard, stylus support and up to a Ryzen 7 7840U APU.

JerryRigEverything has now subjected the Fairphone 5 to his rigorous set of durability tests. The YouTuber has also revealed the extent of repair options for the company's latest smartphone and how the device is to disassemble.

Analogue has announced a new version of the Analogue Pocket. Available in a few days, the new Analogue Pocket utilises luminescent plastic to glow in the dark without increasing power consumption. The Analogue Pocket Glow in the Dark will be a strictly limited edition affair and will retail for US$249.99.

Samsung has launched a limited Disney100 Edition of its The Frame TV. The gadget is now on sale in various countries worldwide in 55-in, 65-in and 75-in sizes. Features of the Disney version include custom platinum bezels, a redesigned remote and free Disney artwork to display when the TV is in Art Mode.

The Coros Pace 3 is a compact smartwatch available in multiple styles for US$229. According to the company, the Pace 3 packs plenty of features into its 11.7 mm shell and should deliver up to 24 days of continuous use thanks to its transflective LCD panel.

Shargeek, the maker of distinctive 'cyberpunk' power accessories such as the Storm 2 power bank, has announced that it will operate under the updated brand name of Sharge going forward. By any name, its transparent-esthetic, tech enthusiast-friendly design DNA is still expressed in its upcoming take on the MagSafe power bank, touted as the first of its kind to boast (visible) active cooling.

Nebula has discounted its recently released Mars 3 Outdoor Portable Projector in the US, Canada and the UK, offering up to US$220 off. The gadget arrived in July with up to 1,000 ANSI lumens brightness and a maximum recommended image size of 200-in (~508 cm). Plus, the battery-powered device has built-in speakers and an auto-focus tool.

SimplyNUC is now selling the Onyx, a mini-PC series available as the NUC130Xv9, NUC130Xi7 and NUC130Xi5. The SimplyNUC Onyx starts at US$699 as a fully configured unit, but it can be optioned up to nearly US$5,000 with a Core i9-13900H processor, 96 GB of DDR5 RAM and 16 TB of storage.

AYN Technologies has started shipping the Loki Zero, a Windows gaming handheld based around the AMD Athlon Silver 3050e APU. The AYN Loki Zero debuted over a year ago and is still orderable for US$249.

AYANEO has now revealed full details about the Pocket Air, including a launch date. The AYANEO Pocket Air will be orderable from next week, with initial shipments scheduled for a week later.

Another special edition of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model is supposedly being prepared for launch before the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. A well-known leaker has managed to acquire multiple details about the so-called Nintendo Switch OLED Model Mario Red Edition but fans might feel a bit disappointed about what could be coming.

Introduced as "a personalized, AI-powered food and recipe platform," Samsung Food has just landed in no less than 104 countries. It works with any smartphone platform and all Bespoke Family Hub refrigerators (WiFi plus a Samsung account are also needed) and supports English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Korean.

After launching the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 about a month ago, Samsung is set to unveil a slew of new devices including the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series in the future. That future may not be as close as has been rumored, however.

The Dimensity 9300 is already backed to get the best battery life of any device with a MediaTek flagship SoC due to its "fully-loaded" CPU core lay-out. Now, its next-gen GPU is believed to make its own contribution in the same terms on a day-to-day basis. It has been very favorably compared to its ARM Immortalis-G715 predecessor ahead of its launch.

Nothing OS 2.0.2a is now available to freely download on the Nothing Phone (2). According to Nothing's changelog, it has included dozens of changes from Nothing OS 2.0.2, even though it is less than a 60 MB file size.

Garmin has unveiled the Venu 3 and Venu 3S, a pair of smartwatches that are available in multiple styles. According to Garmin, the Venu 3 series contains several firsts for its smartwatches, including nap tracking and wheelchair mode. The new Venu models also have a revised design, among other changes.

Dolby’s newly announced Atmos FlexConnect technology promises to make its signature immersive audio experience accessible in any space using a flexible arrangement of wireless speakers and a FlexConnect-enabled TV. Dolby has partnered with TCL to debut the technology on its TVs starting 2024, and will showcase it at IFA 2023.

Huawei has now added a vanilla model to its new Mate 60 series of flagship smartphones in China. It boasts the same XMAGE rear cameras, two-way satellite messaging support and new metal-chassis design as its Pro sibling, albeit with a smaller 120Hz LTPO OLED display. It also has the smaller battery of the two, although the plain 60 retains the same wireless charging specs.

A rumored reveal of a Nintendo Switch 2 console at a recent trade fair has spurred speculation once again about what Nintendo has planned for its next-generation Switch (NG Switch). A well-known industry observer has stated that their sources have claimed the Switch 2 was shown off to a lucky few, which if true, could indicate an announcement is incoming.

The Konka R7 Mini QD-LED TV is now on sale in China. The new model is available in sizes between 55-in and 75-in and has a native 4K@144Hz resolution, making it suitable for gaming. Other features include HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, Wi-Fi 6, voice commands and JBL Pro audio.

The TCL 115-in X11G Max QD-Mini LED TV is now available to pre-order in China. The large display has up to 5,000 nits brightness and over 20,000 dimming zones. Other features include built-in 6.2.2 speakers with Dolby Atmos, an HDMI 4K 144Hz port and support for FreeSync Premium Pro.

The Fairphone 5 has arrived and is already available to order. The list of changes between the Fairphone 4 and Fairphone 5 is extensive, including various performance upgrades and superior camera hardware. Arguably, the biggest improvment is the device's outstanding software support, which stretches into the start of the 2030s.

The flagship home theater ultra-short throw (UST) projector with Leica branding has finally become available in the US. The Cine 1 throws an image of up to 120 inches in size at up to 3,000 nits of brightness in XPR-upscaled 4K. It also packs 50W Dolby Atmos-enhanced speakers and has Google TV for its smart-home features.

Powkiddy is now selling the RGB30, a 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm and 207 g gaming handheld powered by a Rockchip RK3566 chipset and 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The Powkiddy RGB30 also has a 720p display and a 4,100 mAh battery, among other features.

Someone is already selling the Hero 12 Black on eBay, two weeks before its official release. In the process, the seller has revealed official Hero 12 Black packaging and specifications ahead of schedule. New promotional images have leaked online too.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro remain a few weeks away, with Google rumoured to be lining up an October launch for both smartphones. In the meantime, Google has revealed an official Pixel 8 Pro promotional image, confirming the device's impending arrival in a new Porcelain colour option. The same image appears to include the Pixel Watch 2, too.

The Exynos 2400's RDNA 2-based Xclipse 940 GPU has its clocks readjusted from 1.7 GHz to 1.2 GHz due to limitations with the architecture. In its current state, it is 20-30% slower than Qualcomm's Adreno 750.

Tesla is gearing up to deliver its first electric pickup to its early adopters in September, and a number of Cybertruck vehicles have been spotted loaded on none other than the Tesla Semi truck.

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar and Forerunner 55 smartwatches will be used in a fitness study of the U.S. Space Force Guardians. The wearables will be used to track biometrics and physical activity, with the aim of using the wearables to replace the annual physical fitness assessments, saving time and money.

Decathlon has discounted its new Stilus E-Touring bike in EU countries like France, Spain and Germany. The best deal offers €500 off the electric bicycle, reducing the price to €2,999. The model, released earlier this year, features a Bosch Performance Line CX Motor and a 750Wh battery.

The 2022 Apple MacBook Air with the M2 SoC is currently on sale for US$899, a 120-day low rate at Best Buy. The entry-level M2 MacBook Air packs an 8-core CPU and GPU, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of RAM. Furthermore, the display on offer is a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina IPS panel that has a notch housing a webcam.

Intel has revealed that its forthcoming Meteor Lake chips will use AI for the first time to dynamically adjust voltage to improve performance and efficiency. The use of AI to achieve this has substantially improved the responsiveness and efficiency of Intel’s next-generation silicon.

The Xiaomi Mijia Magnetic Reading Light is now crowdfunding via Youpin. The lamp has up to 150 lumens brightness and comes with an adjustable magnetic stand, allowing you to adjust the angle of the light. Plus, you can adjust the brightness of the battery-powered lamp to suit your needs.

The Garmin Public Beta version 15.20 is now available for Venu 2, Venu 2s and Venu 2 Plus smartwatches. The change log provided with the new software is similar to that of the previous update, v15.12, including the Gaming activity. However, the latest update brings new Sensor Hub firmware for the Venu 2 Plus.

The Hookii Neomow X and Neomow X Pro robot lawn mowers are now crowdfunding at Kickstarter. The gadgets start from US$1,199, with the campaign gathering over 700 backers to date. Features of the front-wheel drive robots include LiDAR navigation, Wi-Fi connectivity and app controls.

The UGREEN Nexode 300W 5-Port GaN Fast Charger will be on show at IFA 2023 before launching in early September. The gadget has five outputs, one USB-A port and four USB-C ports. You can use one of the USB-C ports to charge devices at 140W with support for the PowerDelivery 3.1 protocol.

No matter how often Tesla owners fast-charge their vehicles at Superchargers, the Model Y or Model 3 batteries aren't degrading more. Whether frequent slow charging or frequent fast charging, battery degradation stays largely the same.

New details of the upcoming Fujifilm GFX100 II indicate that it may be quite a capable medium-format video camera, despite the large sensor size and resolution. Rumours indicate that it will get high-quality 8K and 4K video recording with support for video touch-to-focus, previously only available in photo mode.

A new rumour says the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will exclusively be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, leaving the Exynos 2400 for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+.

Sony has announced both the A7C II and the A7C R, with availability later this year. The two cameras are akin to a baby A7 IV and A7R V, making them particularly capable for hybrid and photo shooting, although the lack of dual card slots makes them a tough sell for professionals or serious hobbyists.

Apple is expected to announce a bevy of new products at its event next week, including Airpods that can charge via USB-C. This rumor comes courtesy of Mark Gurman at Bloomberg.

Apple has officially confirmed the date of its next hardware launch event. Billed as 'Wonderlust' and occurring in two weeks, the event is expected to toast the releases of at least the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2.