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The Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 have received new bug fixes and changes courtesy of their latest beta updates. Garmin has brought Beta Version 16.16 to the pair, which is available to download now using the company's GCM service.

Beta Version 16.16 is now available for the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 265, two smartwatches that have not received beta updates for a few weeks. According to Garmin, both models have received an identical set of changes, which include several new features and nearly a dozen bug fixes.

Xiaomi has decided to use the Redmi K60 Ultra as its first smartphone that will be eligible for 4 Android OS updates. According to Xiaomi, not only will the Redmi K60 Ultra finish on Android 17, but it will continue to receive regular security patch updates until August 2028.

The ASUS Vivobook 16X is currently enjoying a considerable US$400 discount at Best Buy. Featuring a Core i7-12700H CPU and a stunning 16-inch 4K OLED panel, the laptop is perfectly suitable for media consumption as well as some light content creation.

COROS has launched a limited Chamonix Edition of its Apex 2 Pro smartwatch. The new version has a design inspired by the Alps, and it has arrived just before UTMB 2023. Features of the wearable include a 1.3-in (~33 mm) touchscreen, sun movement tracking, recovery time and effort pace tools.

The Garmin Epix (Gen 2) - Sapphire Edition 47 mm smartwatch is currently discounted at retailers in the UK and EU. RunningXpert.com is selling the wearable in the UK for just £600, with price cuts also seen at Amazon. You can use the smartwatch to track your health and exercise, with multi-band GPS and 16 days of battery life.

The rumored display upgrade of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will allegedly come with narrow bezels that would result in a screen-to-body ratio of 88%. This figure would be the lowest of a Samsung flagship handset since the arrival of the Galaxy S10, which launched in early March 2019.

BoAt has revealed more details about the upcoming Smart Ring on a new product page, including the design. The device will have a ceramic and metal body with touch controls. Other features include heart rate variability and skin temperature sensors, and an accompanying smartphone app.

Kowoll has started a new Kickstarter campaign for the Kolmower M28E following issues surrounding the initial launch. The robot lawn mower uses LiDAR and RTK-GPS to navigate your lawn, with obstacle avoidance and rain detection features. Plus, you can adjust various settings via an accompanying app.

Honda is on track to start pilot solid-state battery production and it has revealed how it plans to use the advantages that solid-state batteries bring. It may double the range of vehicles built on its existing EV platform, or put smaller packs in new mass market EVs.

The 14th gen Intel Raptor Lake Refresh (RPL-R) CPUs are expected to release in October. Specifications and performance of the Core i7-14700K have now leaked. According to the leak, the CPU has a 200 MHz higher P-core boost clock, features four more cores, and performs up to 17% better in multi-core benchmarks vs the Core i7-13700K.

During its Gamescom 2023 event, Nvidia demoed updates to its RTX technology stack. The company showed how developers can integrate AI-based tools such as Nvidia ACE and SteerLM to breathe new life into game NPCs and offer enhanced interactivity and liveliness. Nvidia also spoke about DLSS 3.5's ray reconstruction that overcomes some of the limitations of using a denoiser for more natural lighting and global illumination.

The expected console commonly known as the Nintendo Switch 2 has once again been named the Nintendo Focus by a would-be leaker who recently provided alleged release date and price details. This time around, there is a supposed logo for the next-generation Nintendo console along with some details about games, including Arms 2.

Rode has announced its latest compact wireless mic system, the Wireless PRO, targeted at filmmakers broadcasters and content creators. It combines the best features from the Wireless GO II and ME systems while adding several more advanced ones.

Sony has announced a new product launch happening on August 29, 2023. On that date, Sony will likely launch its A7C II and A7C R compact mirrorless cameras, in addition to a new lens to go along with the compact bodies.

A Tesla Model 3 driver found himself in a pickle after his Model 3 aquaplaned on some flood water and careened off the side of the road into a sizeable pool of water. The owner of the Model 3 puts the blame for the accident squarely on Tesla, despite the company's warnings to remain vigilant when using its Full Self-Driving software.

The PCIe 5.0 SSD has already been put on sale at Amazon, which is where the heatsink-equipped 4TB version of the Crucial T700 can now be ordered for US$135 off the official list price of the lightning-quick NVMe drive.

CD Projekt Red showed off some Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty gameplay footage at Gamescom 2023. It includes new weapons, cyberware, missions and a previously-inaccessible district, some of which will be available in the base game. The DLC will be playable on September 26 on current-gen consoles and PC.

The ultra-heavy behemoth of a gaming laptop has hit one of its lowest sale prices yet as Dell now grants a substantial discount on the RTX 4080-powered model variant of the Alienware m18, which may be a suitable offer for high-end gamers who are in the market for a powerful 18-inch desktop replacement.

SK Hynix has announced that it is ready to sample its latest form of high bandwidth memory (or HBM), pitched at advanced applications such as research or AI, to its customers. HBM3E is rated to keep up to 10% cooler thanks to the new production technique used to make it. It is also compatible with systems already set up to use the preceding HBM3.

With speeds of up to 2,600 MB/s, the 7.68 TB SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE PRO STUDIO enterprise-class desktop external SSD has an impressive endurance of 11,000 TBW and features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports that allow for easy daisy-chaining. Thanks to a 43% discount, it goes for US$999.99 instead of US$1,749.99.

Tesla has begun high-temperature tests of the Model 3 Highland out in the desert sun of Xinjiang. The Model 3 refresh is now expected to launch at about the same time as the Cybertruck.

Forza Motorsport can now be pre-ordered via Steam and Microsoft Store. Its system requirements are lax, allowing the game to run on older hardware. Those who purchase the Premium Edition can play it on October 5, while the rest will have to wait until October 10.

AnTuTu Benchmark is abuzz with talk of a new device with the highest scores for the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor to date. The smartphone is thought to debut as a new model from Vivo's brand iQOO, which might challenge the Redmi Note 12T Pro with similar RAM/storage configurations and an Android 13-based ROM.

ASUS has now confirmed pricing for the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD, a gaming monitor that the company debuted in May. The company has also revealed a rough release window for the ultra-wide gaming monitor, which is much earlier than any of the company's other new ROG Swift OLED gaming monitors.

ASUS has brought several gaming monitors to Gamescom 2023, including the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM. According to ASUS, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM is the world's first 4K OLED gaming monitor that also has a 240 Hz refresh rate. ASUS has revealed a release window for the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM too, plus a few other specifications.

OneOdio has made an addition to the growing list of alternatives to in-ear wireless audio with the new OpenRock S buds. The "open ear sports earphones" are backed to direct sound without leakage thanks to Open Air Conduction Technology, boosted with the "Patented TubeBass Technology" packed in with their large drivers. The OpenRock S are also rated for type-C charging and up to 60 hours of battery life.

Atari is hoping to capitalize on nostalgia with the 2600+, a modern recreation of the company's 1977 2600 console. The new 2600+ has modern amenities but supports original Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges.

ASUS has announced the ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM, one of several gaming monitors shown by the company today at Gamescom 2023. Based around a bright OLED panel, the ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM also has an 800R curvature, a 1440p native resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

MINISFORUM has presented UM790 XTX, a mini-PC based around AMD Phoenix APUs. The MINISFORUM UM790 XTX will be available later this year packing plenty of intriguing features, including an Oculink port and APUs with 70 W TDPs.

The Legion Go is Lenovo's first gaming handheld, with the company cancelling the Legion Play last year. Based on several benchmark listings, it appears that Lenovo has decided to go the way of One-netbook and equip the Legion Go with a 1600p display, which also has a 16:10 aspect ratio.

The Legion 9i will serve as a new flagship gaming laptop for Lenovo when it lands later this year. Not only does the Legion 9i utilise an Intel Core i9-13980HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16 GB GPU, but Lenovo has also included a water cooling system and a 99 Wh battery, among other features.

Developed by NEXON and set to arrive at Gamescom 2023, The First Descendant will launch as the world's first title to comply with the HDR10+ Gaming visual standard. The open beta test of the aforementioned game is scheduled to kick off on September 19 globally (except for China, unfortunately).

It seems that there could be signs that Google may be moving away from offering SIM card slots in its Pixel smartphones for some markets. While only a theory for now, an Android expert does not consider the idea an impossibility at this stage.

Garmin has released Beta Version 14.31 for various smartwatches, including the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7S series. Available to download now, Beta Version 14.31 introduces a few bug fixes for the pair, as well as Enduro 2, Epix 2, Marq 2 and Quatix 7 models.

AYN Technologies is now selling the Odin2, its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-based gaming handheld. Originally available from US$268, the Odin2 has a 6-inch and 1080p display, an 8,000 mAh battery and runs Android 13, among other features.

An RTX remaster of Half-Life 2 is on the way. According to NVIDIA, Half-Life 2 RTX is being developed by 'four of the top Half-Life 2 Mod teams', who are using various techniques to improve image quality from the original game. NVIDIA has also released a short Half-Life 2 RTX video, highlighting the visual improvements even at this early stage of development.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Smart TV A50 2024 in China. The new model has a 4K resolution and a 50-in display. Features include built-in speakers, voice commands and wireless screen casting. The model is relatively cheap, currently on sale for the discounted price of 1,349 yuan (~US$185).

Lavoie, McLaren Applied's e-scooter brand, is rumored to be negotiating to acquire e-bike brand VanMoof. It appears that they are one of two parties currently in the running, with the final decision date unclear. Lavoie revealed its first product, the Series 1 e-scooter, earlier this year, with deliveries expected in November.

According to reports, AYANEO is preparing to launch a second Android gaming handheld, with the Pocket Air already in the pipeline. Supposedly being developed under the codename Project S, the AYANEO Pocket S may feature a Qualcomm chipset that outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Renders of the alleged AYANEO Pocket S have also surfaced online.

A 3D concrete printed post office was inaugurated on August 18th in Bengaluru – the first such public building in India. The 1021 sq. ft. structure was completed in just 43 days and at a significantly lower cost than possible with conventional methods.

Anker has launched a pre-order campaign for the SOLIX Solarbank E1600 in the EU. The device lasts up to 6,000 cycles, around 15 years, and could save you up to €2,670 per year. Plus, you can control the solarbank via an accompanying app, adjusting settings and viewing energy storage information.

Several Anker SOLIX devices are on sale, including the SOLIX F2000 and SOLIX F1200 power banks, rechargeable via solar power. The company offers combinations of vouchers and cashback in the US, UK and EU, with the best deals available to Anker Members. The sale is due to end in early September.

The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a 14-inch 2.2K touch display and Core i7-1355U CPU has been discounted by massive US$300 off the list price at Best Buy. According to Honey's price history, the current discounted rate is US$100 less than sale price from earlier in the month.

Philips has launched its 4K Ambilight OLED708 TV in Europe, already on sale in the UK and Germany. The new model is available in sizes from 48 to 65-in, with the company’s immersive colorful experience. Other features include Dolby Vision and Atmos, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync.

IKEA is rolling out a Control Anywhere feature to its Home Smart app. Update 1.16.3 has provided some users in the UK with the new tool, with IKEA rolling out the feature in phases. Control Anywhere will allow you to operate products in your IKEA smart home system via Wi-Fi or mobile networks.

Tesla is quickly ramping up Cybertruck production before it holds the September launch event that Elon Musk promised in the Q2 investor call. It is also shipping the Cybertrucks out for tests or employee deliveries.

An industry analyst has said the iPhone 15 Pro Max (or iPhone 15 Ultra) could launch 3-4 weeks after the iPhone 15 Pro and non-Pro models. The delay is due to Sony being unable to deliver the smartphone's periscope telephoto lens on time.

The Ryzen 8000 processors based on AMD's Zen 5 CPU architecture could debut in H2 2024/early 2025 with core counts, L2/L3 cache, and TDP figures matching the current Ryzen 7000 chips. A new report from RedGamingTech alleges potentially disappointing news regarding Zen 5 boost clocks as well as information concerning the laptops featuring the AMD Strix Halo APUs.

The radar and some other features of the Hardware 4.0 FSD kit that Tesla installs on its new Model S and Model X batches may be missing from the upcoming Model 3 Highland facelift. Instead, it could ship with a Hardware 3.5 set more akin to what it now installs in Model Y units.