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Garmin has rolled out Beta Version 14.26 to various smartwatches, including the Fenix 7, Fenix 7s and Fenix 7X. The new beta build features 19 changes from Beta Version 14.24, including the return of disabling touch inputs within the swim app.

The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro is on the way, with OnePlus now confirming its arrival later this month. In the meantime, the device has appeared on AnTuTu with a score of over 1.7 million points thanks to the combination of 24 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

Xiaomi has now turned its attention to the POCO M6 Pro 5G, having revealed the Redmi 12 and Redmi 12 5G earlier this week. The POCO M6 Pro 5G will combine a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset with a 5,000 mAh battery and a large 90 Hz display, among other features.

The MSI Bravo 15 with an 8-core Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, 8 GB of expandable RAM, and 512 GB of upgradable storage is now enjoying 22% off the US$1,099 list price with free shipping on Newegg. Based on the performance of the CPU and GPU, the notebook appears to be a pretty sweet deal at less than US$900.

Honor is now offering its latest smartwatch in Europe. Sold as the Honor Watch 4, the smartwatch has a large AMOLED display, a simple design and up to 10 days of battery life. One of the smartwatch's compelling features is missing from the global model, though.

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT use drastically less power when VRR is turned on at the driver level per a new report by ComputerBase. The publication happened on this curious behavior while attempting to measure power draw with a 4K 144 Hz monitor with Adaptive Sync turned on.

A full 360 walkaround video of the Cybertruck Release Candidate that recently got off the production line at Giga Austin has appeared confirming the minute details of the stainless steel body design. The Cybertruck has also been caught in motion sporting new, flatter wheel covers.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, could be developing chatbots powered by AI with various personalities and the ability to hold human-like conversations. Per Financial Times, Meta intends to deploy these chatbots across its platforms to boost user engagement.

A new report about the Nintendo Switch 2 has been published suggesting the next-generation hybrid console could be launched sporting an LCD screen. In addition, another Switch 2 release date timeframe has been offered and PixArt Imaging has provided clarification that probably doesn’t involve Nintendo’s ninjas.

The NHTSA is investigating 280,000 new Tesla Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles in the US. While it's still in the preliminary stages of the investigation, the NHTSA suspects that a defect in steering hardware is causing the steering wheel to lock up unexpectedly. For obvious reasons, this has prompted a formal investigation that may result in a recall if enough units are found to be problematic.

Samsung may not have moved the needle much with the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. However, it has now demonstrated various prototypes of both models, offering a glimpse into the various avenues that Samsung could have taken the Galaxy Z series.

The immensely successful electric SUV falls short of its EPA range of 326 miles in all tested scenarios according to Consumer Reports, which also couldn't confirm the official range of the Hyundai Ioniq 5. On the other hand, two notable Tesla Model Y competitors, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and VW ID.4, manage to surpass their advertised range in the summer.

A renowned leaker has revealed the watch faces that Google plans to offer exclusively on this year's Pixel Watch 2. With greater customisation options, the Pixel Watch 2 will also support dynamic theming thanks to Wear OS 4.

Amazfit has expanded its roster of smartwatches with the Bip 5, an affordable model that retails for less than US$100 in the Eurozone. The Amazfit Bip 5 features a large display and is available in three colours at launch.

Yadea claims to have put safety first by combining three types of brake in the new KS6 Pro. The scooter is also equipped with 10-inch self-healing, tubeless tires for resistance to punctures and shocks on the road. Then again, it is also rated for a top speed of 18.6 miles per hour (mph) thanks to an up-to-800W motor and a battery rated for an "impressive" range.

After starting production of the Dual-Motor R1T using the efficient Enduro drive units, Rivian has apparently made some tweaks to the platform to trade more torque for a small dip in power figures. Along with more torque, which should improve off-road prowess, the company has also trimmed its warranty period on Dual-Motor R1T units.

The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 with the model number LC32G75TQSNXZA is a curved gaming monitor that comes with 240 Hz refresh, 1 ms response time, and support for both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro. With a list price of US$799.99, it is now 25% off on Amazon, so it can be acquired for US$599.99 instead.

Xiaomi is said to launch a new, Max variant of its Pad 6 flagship Android tablet series soon. Now, these rumors are bolstered with a new claim of Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra-challenging screen real estate from a typically reliable source. The spec would indeed make the 6 Max the biggest Xiaomi tablet yet, and, thus, nearly unparalleled in its target market.

Samsung's second-gen smart tag is indeed on track to launch soon, according to new documentation from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The regulator indicates that it may have grown in size compared to the inaugural Galaxy SmartTag, and contains two antenna types for different modes of connecting to paired or related devices. Accordingly, the SmartTag2 is thought to consolidate the features of Samsung's standard and premium smart tracker devices in this generation.

In addition to improved upload performance, multiple security fixes, and a volume slider in Picture-in-Picture mode, Firefox 116 drops support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, as well as macOS 10.12, 10.13, and 10.14. The users of these operating systems will get support until September 2024 for Firefox ESR (version 115.1 also arrived today).

The ArtronShop RP2 Nano is a new single-board computer (SBC) based around the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. Inexpensive, the ArtronShop RP2 Nano also supports Arduino IDE, microBlock IDE and MicroPython for programming.

One-netbook is preparing to launch its latest ONEXPLAYER-branded gaming handheld. Dubbed the ONEXFLY, the device will feature an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, a 120 Hz display and up to 64 GB of RAM. Prices start at US$739 too, putting it within US$50 of the ASUS ROG Ally.

According to reports, NVIDIA has now decided to cancel the RTX 4090 Ti, which would have been the first outing for the company's full AD102 GPU. Now, what may well have been the cards' cooler design has emerged, revealing a quad slot design and a hidden third fan.

While BYD is suing bloggers for defamation, a teardown of its innovative blade battery pack has compared it with the non-structural 2170 battery of the Model 3. The teardown expert claims that Tesla's battery is built with better cooling and is more repairable.

Lenovo is now offering the Tab Pro 12.7 in China. As its name suggests, the Tab Pro 12.7 has a 12.7-inch display, which Lenovo complements with a Snapdragon 870 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The Tab Pro 12.7 offers a 144 Hz panel and a 10,200 mAh battery capacity too, among other features.

AYN Technologies continues to tease the release of the Odin2 on social media. Purportedly, the forthcoming gaming handheld will outperform the likes of the Snapdragon 870, which would represent a significant upgrade over the Snapdragon 845 in the original Odin.

Exxon Mobil is in talks with Tesla and other EV industry pioneers over environmentally friendly lithium extraction and supply to the tune of 100,000 tons annually. The move comes as Tesla is building its own EV battery-grade lithium refinery at the Gulf Coast.

Garmin is rolling out Beta Version 13.16 to Instinct 2 series and Crossover smartwatches. Beta Version 13.16 features a few changes and improvements as Garmin moves towards issuing a new stable build.

Xiaomi has launched two new smartphones in India, the Redmi 12 and Redmi 12 5G. Both have identical specs except for the SoC and camera sensors. They will be available via Xiaomi's official website and popular e-commerce platforms on August 4.

Motorola has presented the Moto G14, a follow-up to January's Moto G13. The Moto G14 will be available first in India, where it starts at INR 9,999 (~US$122) with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The A570M is supposed to cover the gap between existing models with similar performance to the Nvidia RTX 3060 and RTX 3070. On the other hand, the A530M could fit between the RTX 3050 and the RTX 3060.

Starting near its new Gigafactories in Mexico and Texas, the proposed Tesla Megacharger corridor will be stretching all the way up to California. Tesla is asking for US$100 million in state and federal funding to roll out Semi chargers there that could benefit the Cybertruck as well.

The 2024’s Strix Point and Strix Halo APUs are reported to land with a combination of a Zen 5/5c CPU and an RDNA 3.5/3+ iGPU. Per the latest information, the Strix Point APUs intended for powerful mobile devices will top out at 4 Zen 5 cores and 8 Zen 5c cores while the Strix Halo APUs are slated to get up to 16 Zen 5 cores.

Multiple leaks have confirmed key details about some of the upgrades bought forth by the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra. All three phones are slated for an early 2024 launch and will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

Sony has announced the latest beta software for the PS5 gaming console. Among the raft of new system software features it is currently testing are support for SSDs up to 8TB and the expansion of its Tempest 3D audio tech to devices with Dolby Atmos compatible speakers.

The Porsche eBike Cross Performance EXC 2023 is now available to pre-order in various countries worldwide. The model has an 85 Nm Shimano motor and battery, alongside an integrated bike computer from the brand. The e-bike also has a carbon frame, FOX suspension system and MAGURA brakes.

Word on the grapevine indicates Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro phones will set off a wave of smartphones with titanium frames. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is set to follow that trend, but will likely be beaten to the punch by the Xiaomi 14 Pro—or, at least, a special version of it.

Reports suggest that the production version of the Kia EV5 will be unveiled in August at the Chengdu Motor Show. The concept of the SUV was unveiled in March and it is expected to go on sale in the country later this year. The predicted price of the EV5 could make it a strong competitor for the Tesla Model Y.

The US$140 keyboard features special pre-lubed linear switches with 4 mm travel distance and multilayer mute foams to reduce clatter. Nonetheless, it lacks some features and accessories especially for the price.

Recent teasers posted by Fisker and its CEO indicate that the company will soon unveil its electric four-door GT sports car. The Fisker Ronin claims an impressive 966 km (600 miles), which puts it almost 200 miles (322 km) ahead of the Dual Motor Tesla Model S and nearly 85 miles (136 km) ahead of the Lucid Air.

Acer has launched the Predator XB273UZ in Europe, where it is available for €649.99. The Acer Predator XB273UZ combines a 1440p and 270 Hz panel with a USB hub and plenty of video outputs. The gaming monitor has plenty of other features too, including AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility.

According to a new report, Lenovo has developed a Windows 11-based gaming handheld to rival the likes of the ASUS ROG Ally. Reputedly, the Lenovo Legion Go utilises an 8-inch display, as well as a first-rate AMD Ryzen 7040U APU.

Microsoft is set to refresh the Surface Laptop Go again, with a third-generation model due later this year. Reportedly, the Surface Laptop Go 3 will be another minor refinement for the series and may be visually indistinguishable from the current Surface Laptop Go 2.

The 2022 version of the Motorola smartphone comes with a large 6.8-inch display with 90Hz as well as a reasonably sized 5,000 mAh battery, and the Moto G Stylus is also one of the cheapest options for users who are looking for an Android-based handset with pen support.

The gaming brand RedMagic has announced that the TWS earbuds made to go with its top-end 8S Pro smartphone have just gone global. The Cyberbuds DAO boast some of the most cutting-edge specs available, conferred by their "flagship Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.3 chipset" and audio platform. They include potentially ultra-low latency and support for the aptX codec as well as LHDC 5.0.

The Acer Nitro 17 is a 17-inch mid-range gaming laptop. The machine is now going for more than US$200 off on Amazon for the RTX 4060 and Ryzen 7 7840HS configuration. Based on our review of the device, the discounted price makes the Nitro 17 worth taking a look at, since it packs plenty of performance and a good display.

The extremely bright 65-inch Mini-LED TV is back on sale for 29% off its official list price, which makes the TCL QM8 one of the very best choices for HDR enthusiasts or OLED skeptics who have around US$1,200 to spend on a new 4K set.

Following a protracted crowd-funding and pre-sale process, the 4K/144Hz version of Dough's Spectrum monitor is now available with recommended retail prices starting at US$799 or €899. However, it has reverted to a special offer for a few days. The Spectrum One starts at just US$599/€699 - or possibly even less - during the event.

Anbernic is selling the RG35XX with a dual-boot option. Available from US$57.99, the new Anbernic RG35XX supports GarlicOS courtesy of Black Seraph.

The Banana Pi BPI-R3 Mini is a compact router board with 2G and 5G antennas. Compatible with OpenWRT, the BPI-R3 Mini supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, has 2 GB of DDR4 RAM, 8 GB of eMMC flash storage and a MediaTek MT7986 chipset.