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This model appears to be the shortest RTX 4060 Ti with 16 GB VRAM at just under 200 mm, but its 145 mm height will not be compatible with some of the more compact mini-ITX cases. There is also an 8 GB version, which does not feature a smaller shroud.

Other specs include 16 GB DDR5-5200 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, a 16-inch IPS screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution and 165 Hz refrest rate, plus a robust port selection.

With highlights such as AMD Freesync Premium Pro support and Quantum HDR2000-compliant image quality, the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 curved gaming monitor doesn't come cheap. Thankfully, Amazon has recently replaced the US$1,499.99 list price with a more wallet-friendly figure of US$1,196.93 via a 20% temporary discount.

The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District had to deal with another spontaneous Tesla Model S combustion, this time of a flooded EV just sitting at a junk yard surrounded by Ferraris and Bentleys. That's just the next Model S ignition for them, after one caught fire on the highway earlier.

The Tesla Cybertruck has been snapped with another of the popular electric pickups in the US - the Rivian R1T - for the first time in the wild. The camera perspective of the lowered Cybertruck with its much shorter front makes it look small compared to the R1T behind it.

Although it also comes in 2 TB and 4 TB variants, the 1 TB Samsung T7 Shield has the highest discount in the family right now. Thanks to a 50% price cut, this IP65-rated portable SSD can be acquired for US$79.99 instead of the US$159.99 list price. The discount applies to all three color choices.

Moderate fan noise despite great performance, bright and vibrant colours, and solid workmanship: even the base model Legion Pro manages to impress as an entry-level gaming laptop. The modestly priced AMD version demonstrates how much performance you can potentially get out of the RTX 4050.

In addition to smartphones and tablets, at this point Blackview also sells Mini PCs. Under the label "MP200," you get an attractive office PC based on Tiger Lake H. Our test showed that the SoC doesn't belong on the scrap heap yet and is still easily able to keep up with the competitors.

Shortly after releasing the Fiat 600e electric cross-over SUV, news has broken that Fiat is pitched to launch a budget electric Panda in mid-2024. The electric Panda would be an affordable small EV designed to tempt prospective buyers away from similar offerings, like the Renault 5 and Mini Cooper SE.

Shortly after Tesla started delivering the Model Y with the new Hardware 4 computer and infotainment system, a teardown has revealed that the new hardware actually features half the RAM and storage of the HW4 system found in the Model S and X. This appears to be a cost-cutting measure that basically rules out the possibility of ever putting Steam on a HW4 Model 3 or Y.

Nikon appears to have concluded its investigation into the failing Z8 strap eyelets that has caused a stir in the last few weeks. While Nikon had previously addressed the issue on an as-needed basis, replacing US$4,000 camera bodies as the eyelets failed, the company has finally identified the affected batch and is recalling an unspecified range of serial numbers.

A couple of overheating PS5 units that have been used at the Evo tournament in Las Vegas last weekend have apparently damaged the controllers of several participants, which led to complaints and even a call to switch from Sony's PlayStation 5 to other gaming platforms such as the PC or Xbox consoles.

The Magic V2 is now set to take a starring role during Honor's IFA 2023 keynote address. The presentation will thus pit the device against other leading 2023 foldable Android flagship smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and, perhaps, the OnePlus Open on the international stage. Honor backs it to beat them with class-leading battery capacity in a markedly slim build.

Midrange boards with 8 GB VRAM are seemingly becoming a performance bottleneck, as YouTuber Daniel Owen has showcased a large performance delta between the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB and 16 GB in a slew of modern titles. For instance, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart appears to performs up to 34% better at 1080p on the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB vs the 8 GB model.

The Orange Pi 3B is a new single-board computer (SBC) powered by the Rockchip RK3566 and up to 8 GB of RAM. The board has plenty of storage options onboard too, including M.2 Key M for PCIe 2.0 storage. The Orange Pi 3B starts at US$30 and is available with or without eMMC flash storage.

OnePlus has outlined a release date for the Ace 2 Pro, its next Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-based smartphone. Likely launching as the OnePlus 12R outside China, the Ace 2 Pro will build on the Ace 2 with a newer Qualcomm chipset, more RAM and faster charging.

It seems that Samsung is preparing to open public testing for One UI 6, its Android 14-based update. While Samsung Germany has since deleted its press release, it confirmed that One UI 6 Beta 1 will be available soon across multiple markets, starting with the Galaxy S23 series.

It appears that Garmin is preparing replacements for the Venu 2, Venu 2S and Venu 2 Plus. As expected, the company is developing the Venu 3 and Venu 3S, which are rumoured to be on track for an introduction month during IFA 2023 in Berlin.

Samsung has augmented the Galaxy F series of Android smartphones with a new, 120Hz sAMOLED display model. The F34 is backed to keep that screen on for an estimated 2 days straight thanks to a large 6,000mAh battery. With its up-to-24GHz SoC, these specs may already be getting increasingly familiar to its Indian audience - then again, its color options and pre-order deals are not.

According to a reliable leaker, OnePlus has abandoned an earlier design for its first foldable smartphone. While the OnePlus Open was thought to mimic the Galaxy Z Fold5 with an elongated chassis, new renders suggest that the device will look more like an Oppo Find N2. Purportedly, a OnePlus Open release date has slipped to later this year.

ENGWE has started to hype new and "Super" additions to its X series of foldable electric bikes ahead of their imminent 2023 launch. They consist of new X20 and X24 models, as well as an updated version of the OEM's crowdfunding hit, the X26. All three bikes are backed to beat range anxiety while boosting comfort with features such as fat tires, "triple" suspension and dual-battery systems across the board.

Lenovo ThinkPads are still known for rather robust designs, even if newer variants are much thinner and lighter. The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD is an exception, as the plastic base without any metal frame to strengthen it is rather weak.

Just a quarter of the US public is looking to buy an electric vehicle compared to half of Europe and this statistic has weighed against a giant solid-state battery factory by ProLogium in the US. Instead, the Mercedes partner will build it in France with US$1.65 billion in grants at the R&D phase.

The Google Pixel 8 series will launch in October or thereabouts. Details and renders of the phones have leaked in the past, and the latest report brings information on the lineup's storage configurations, as well as its colorways.

Garmin has brought even more bug fixes and improvements to the Fenix 7, Fenix 7S and Fenix 7X series, among other smartwatches. Beta Version 14.27 contains 20 changes from Beta Version 14.26, including 15 bug fixes.

The MIX Fold 3 remains without a release date, despite Xiaomi's confirmation that the device will launch later this month. In the meantime, a hands-on photo of Xiaomi's next foldable smartphone has emerged, offering a look at its design and quad Leica cameras.

A New Zealand skier has snapped what could be the first photo confirming Cybertruck trailer towing tests in winter conditions. The Cybertruck and Model 3 Highland were sent down there by Tesla for their pre-release winter testing.

The Lenovo LOQ 16 with a Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, RTX 4060 GPU, 16 GB of DDR5-5600 memory, and 1 TB of NVMe storage is currently on sale for less than US$1,000 at Lenovo’s official store. The notebook which went on sale in June also features a diverse port selection with both USB Type-A and Type-C ports as well as a 3.5 mm combo jack, ethernet port, and an HDMI connector.

Immersed has launched its first headset it is calling the Visor XR. Like the Apple Vision Pro, it is focused on the new spatial computing paradigm but is focused not on entertainment, but work.

A short video clip of the Tesla Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas has been shared on social media, revealing an interesting detail about the electric pick-up truck. It appears the Cybertruck frunk size will not be particularly substantial but may provide enough space for fun outings in the edgy vehicle.

The ClockworkPi uConsole is a handheld computer with a 5-inch IPS display and a built-in 74-key backlit keyboard. Available with a choice of System on Modules (SoMs), the uConsole is finally shipping to consumers after a long gestation period.

Kamila Wojciechowska has revealed new details about the Pixel Watch 2, Google's next and second-generation smartwatch. Expected to launch this autumn with the Pixel 8 series, the Pixel Watch 2 address many of its predecessor's limitations, including battery life and performance.

The stylish white color variant of the Dell XPS 15 features the beautiful 2160p OLED display as well as an Intel Core i5-12500H processor and 16GB of RAM, which are quite decent specifications considering that the 15-inch laptop can currently be ordered for just under US$1,100.

HarmonyOS 4.0 contains a number of new features oddly reminiscent of the newer versions of iOS, Live Windows included. It is a new animated pill for the top or top corner of a given device's screen, which can expand as it tracks functions such as recordings and countdowns. Accordingly, Huawei's adoption of this UI tweak might officially endorse certain Mate 60-series display upgrade rumors.

The instruction set architecture (ISA) RISC-V is increasingly seen as a chip-designing goldmine, mostly thanks to its open-source nature. However, it still needs commercial support to drive its adoption, according to big industry players such as Qualcomm Technologies, NXP Semiconductors and Bosch. To this end, they will fund a new, EU-based body intended to help optimize RISC-V for next-gen automotive and wireless applications.

Qualcomm might not launch a new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 SoC this year. This becomes evident from the fact that the RedMagic 8S Pro's SoC is the same overclocked variant as the 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy that Qualcomm offers for Samsung's 2023 flagship and foldable lineup. While this makes business sense for Qualcomm, customers will be required to do their due diligence.

Acer has finally started selling the Predator X45, a 45-inch gaming monitor with an 800R curved OLED panel. The Predator X45 also has various ports, a 1440p resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

After some inventive Cybertruck swag like the GigaBier and its edgy bottle housing, Tesla is now introducing far out ideas to popularize the iconic design of its upcoming Cybertruck electric pickup.

With the average prices of used Tesla cars dropping, and cheaper Model 3 Highland on the horizon, buyers would be glad to hear that Tesla has finally sorted out the paperwork to qualify for the up to US$4,000 tax credit. The federal government still asks that they fulfil certain requirements like costing US$25,000 or less.

Audi is pitched to revive its RS6 four-door sports sedan that was discontinued back in 2010 as an E-tron variant. The Audi RS6 E-tron sedan will reportedly be launched in 2025, be based on the already-confirmed A6 E-tron, and feature drivetrain technology developed for Porsche's next Taycan update.

POCO has jumped onto the affordable 5G bandwagon in 2023 with the new M6 Pro. The smartphone also has a markedly large display for the Xiaomi subsidiary, stretching an FHD+ resolution across 6.79 inches of 90Hz LCD. Its specs might have also recently become a thing for a new Redmi rival - however, the POCO version offers its best features with a very different paint job.

The Nothing Phone (2) has been issued with a software upgrade that might fix some bugs users may have noticed while using their new flagship Android smartphone up until now. Nothing OS 2.0.2 is also rated to streamline or improve some functions of both front and rear cameras on compatible devices. It might also boost signal strength for users on certain carriers worldwide.

The Kitsune is Razer's inaugural answer to the growing anti-joystick sentiment it perceives within the fighting game-playing community, dumping joysticks or thumb-sticks for a four-way movement button layout. The controller also eschews levers for a backpack-friendly build, and has a detachable type-C cable for the same reasons. The PlayStation-certified, PC-compatible controller is available to order from now.

Multiple industry insiders say that AMD will not launch a high-end RDNA 4 GPU. Only SKUs featuring the mid-range Navi 43 and Navi 44 GPUs will be available.

The latest smartphone market research indicates that OPPO is now the top brand in the Chinese market, and is in the top five worldwide, as of the first half of 2023 (1H2023). Its overall share of the global market went up to 10% for that time period. The OEM's success was attributed to the release and adoption rates of cutting-edge foldable devices such as the Find N2 Flip, as well as its current conventional Find X6 flagships.

It takes less than half an hour to top up a Tesla Semi electric rig to 95% battery capacity on the dedicated 750kW Megacharger stations that Pepsi uses for them, says one Semi driver. The trucks run for 12 hours a day, according to the beverage giant, while some go on trips that are as long as 450 miles.

The Geniatech XPI-3566-ZERO is a tiny single-board computer (SBC) that rivals the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W in size. The XPI-3566-ZERO contains a few advantages over its Raspberry Pi counterpart though, including multiple memory options.

Garmin has released new beta updates for the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965. Rolling out as Beta Version 16.12, the updates bring numerous bug fixes and changes to both smartwatches, with more headed to the Forerunner 965 than the Forerunner 265.

Honor is now selling the X6a, starting in the UK. Available for £129.99, the device should eventually reach other markets with its 90 Hz display, 5,200 mAh battery and MediaTek Helio G36 chipset. Honor also installs a 50 MP primary camera and up to 6 GB of RAM, among other features.

The ultra-cheap Lenovo Tab M8 comes with low-end specs such as a MediaTek Helio A22 processor with 2GB of RAM and an 8-inch IPS display, but thanks to its LTE connectivity, the affordable Android tablet can be a practical device for certain use cases.