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Three new workstation laptops with AMD Ryzen CPUs are coming out: The new Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 and P16s Gen 2 will feature Ryzen 7040U, while the bigger Lenovo ThinkPad P16v combines Ryzen 7040HS with the Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada.

Intel is reportedly releasing the refreshed Raptor Lake CPUs for desktops and mobile as 14th-gen chips in the coming months and the Arrow Lake chips in the second half of next year. According to Intel’s internal performance projections for the Arrow Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh chips, the desktop ARL-S processors could bring up to 21% performance gain vs the Core i9-13900K alongside an Xe-LPG iGPU that could be 2.4x as fast as the HD 770 inside the desktop Raptor Lake-S parts.

It usually takes forever for one semi truck to pass another and those driving behind it are in for an excruciating wait. Electric trucks like the Tesla Semi, however, can overtake much quicker, and even on steep hills, it seems.

Xiaomi has a bunch of devices scheduled to launch next month. Word on the grapevine indicates a launch event for the Redmi K60 Ultra and Redmi Pad 2, and also one for the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and Pad 6 Max, with the latter two expected to remain exclusive to the Chinese market.

The unique power seat adjustment controls' shape matches the Cybertruck electric pickup's angular design, as do the edgy headrests and the overall design in a new Tesla seat testing video. The seats also seem perforated, matching the tips for ventilated comfort that will eventually come to the Tesla Model 3 Highland refresh as well.

New and interesting features are nice to see, but the changes to the Latitude 9440 almost feel like a beta test when compared to the more reliable physical buttons and clickpad of the Latitude 7440.

A lawsuit against Tesla's board members over the board's compensation has resulted in a settlement that requires CEO Elon Musk and other board members to repay upwards of US$735 million in stock and cash. The lawsuit, which was levelled against Musk and a multitude of other Tesla board members by the Police and Fire Retirement System of Detroit in 2020, ended in a settlement in order “to eliminate the uncertainty, risk, burden, and expense of further litigation.”

Several Nikon Z8 users have reported failing or loose camera strap lugs. This is the second issue the Z8 has had since its inception — one of which was also an issue with the Z9 previously and resulted in a recall in both cases. Nikon has yet to issue a recall regarding the loose strap lugs on the Z8, but repeated build quality issues may tarnish Nikon's reputation as a hardware manufacturer.

Ford has cut the price of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, citing a drop in raw materials prices and improvements in scale production. The new starting price of the F-150 Lightning Pro is US$49,995. The timing of the price cuts is suspiciously close to the launch of the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck, as is the new pricing, which shines the F-150 Lightning in a positive light compared to its competition.

Despite its comparatively affordable price and a gigantic screen diagonal of 85 inches, the Hisense U7H features a quick 120Hz QLED panel with a great peak HDR brightness of around 1,000 nits, which turns the television into a great all-around package for buyers with an accordingly sized living room.

Xiaomi is expected to refresh its flagship 13-series Android smartphones with new T variants soon. Now, one of them, the 13T, is said to have popped up in a new leak. If so, it may outline RAM, storage, Wi-Fi and software specs for the upcoming mobile device.

At a whopping 58% off the original list price, the 2022 edition of the Motorola Edge has become a quite compelling bang-for-the-buck option for prospective Android smartphone buyers with a budget of less than US$300.

Named a CES Innovation Award honoree in early 2023, the Samsung ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) 27-inch 5K monitor is now globally available. Providing roughly 50% more desktop real estate compared to other UHD monitors, this piece of hardware also comes with a typical brightness value of 600 nits, 1,000:1 contrast, and much more.

OnePlus' brand partnership with Genshin Impact has come to international markets in 2023, with a new buying option for the OEM's current flagship Android smartphone. It consists of the 11 in a new Custom Gift Box, which comes with collectibles and a version of OxygenOS 13 themed after one of the worldwide mobile gaming sensation's characters.

JLab has augmented its Epic series of products with an accessory that can connect to smartphones, tablets or PCs - however, it is for typing on them rather than listening to their audio in this case. The Epic Wireless Keyboard aims for a premium experience with a metallic build that incorporates a physical media dial and "soft touch" keys (that can be shared between up to 3 user devices), yet has been priced at well under US$100.

A supposed manual related to the Nintendo Switch 2 has turned up on Twitter, although it is almost certainly a fan mock-up. The information in the mocked-up manual, which is in Italian, pertains to the so-called Joy-Con 2. There have been multiple pointers suggesting an early 2024 release for the next-generation (NG) Switch.

Offering speeds up to 5 Gbps via USB 3.0, the WD My Book desktop external hard drive is also backward compatible with the USB 2.0 interface. The 18 TB model, labeled WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN, is now down by 59% on Amazon, so it can be acquired for an excellent US$218.99 instead of the list price of US$539.99.

Sustainability is a big trend topic in tech. For laptops, one of the most interesting aspects is the repairability and modularity. The Framework laptop has proven that even a slim laptop can be modular, and Dell's Concept Luna has showcased that the big mainstream manufacturers are also exploring this topic. Lenovo's Project Aurora seems to be a similar effort.

Although it comes with a tiny (by today's standards) 4.3-inch display, the Blackview N6000 rugged phone sports a resolution of 540 X 1,200 pixels and no less than 450 nits maximum brightness. This handset is driven by the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC alongside 8/256 GB memory/storage and a 3,880 mAh battery.

A new report says TSMC's 3 nm node has yields of just 55%. On the other hand, Samsung Foundry is faring much better at 60%. AMD is rumoured to use Samsung Foundry for some of its upcoming parts.

A retail store in Korea, Funshop, has now published a sales page for the upcoming Galaxy Watch6 series. The page seems to confirm all available models for the lineup, along with launch and sales date info.

Buoyed by both solid-state battery material and process innovations, Tailan New Energy has now completed a fourth round of funding which will be used for building manufacturing capacity. Its second stage batteries with 95%+ solid electrolyte will enter mass production this year.

From rear wheel steering to the lack of right-hand drive Cybertruck model, at least for the initial batches, a video and gigacasted frame pictures of the production Cybertruck fill in many details. The Cybertruck VIN 1 has been recorded going off the production facility ramp at Giga Texas.

There are new rumors popping up on social media that point in the direction of possible Pokémon Black 3 and White 3 games being in development. A series of Pokémon-related leaks and riddles have hinted at this, with mention of an upcoming title being potentially set in Unova. Another theory has suggested a new Pokémon Legends game could be on the cards.

Although its processor and graphics adapter no longer belong to the latest generations, the 17.3-inch MSI Creator 17 with model number B11UE-471 remains a decent professional laptop for the second half of 2023. Thanks to a 38% discount, those interested can get it for US$1,460.88 for the time being.

Recent leaks hinting at the addition of a new "Max" variant to Xiaomi's line of premium Android slates may have been augmented by another new tip. This one purports to confirm that the OEM has indeed just cleared a new tablet for sale in its native China. The device has the same charging technology as its putative Pro sibling.

The OPPO K series have been some of the more eye-catching Android mid-range smartphones around for the last few generations. However, according to a new leak, the upcoming K11 iteration has not inherited these looks, and just bears a suspiciously close resemblance to a pre-existing OnePlus device. On that note, the two are now also said to have the same SoC, display and main camera.

Available since late 2022, when it launched with a US$1,499.99 price tag, the Samsung Odyssey G85SB (model LS34BG850SNXZA) is a 34-inch curved gaming monitor with a QD-OLED panel that has finally dropped below the US$1,000 threshold less than a week ago. Thanks to a generous 33% discount, its price fell to US$999.99.

One of Tesla's biggest victories has been its high safety ratings across the board. Now, NIO has achieved the same feat, scoring five-star Euro NCAP ratings with both the ET5 and EL7 electric sedan and SUV. Crucially, NIO is the first carmaker to get a five-star rating since the safety organisation updated its testing standards for 2023.

Many people want a fast, compact smartphone, but options are becoming increasingly scarce. The Asus Zenfone 10 is one such smartphone, but our review summary shows that this only possible with compromises.

An electric vehicle social media influencer who claims to have spoken to confidential sources has sparked a rumour that the Tesla Cybertruck will launch with only one range and battery spec. Tesla has previously confirmed that the Cybertruck would be offered in at least three different trims, with the longest-range variant topping out at 500 miles (804 km) of range from a full charge.

The Nothing Phone (2) is touted as a considerable upgrade over its inaugural predecessor in terms of specs, performance and rear-mounted LEDs. Now, it seems the 2023 Android smartphone has also become easier to take apart in this generation. That might also give its users a better chance of fixing certain aspects of the device themselves, if they want or need to.

While Tesla declined California's Supercharger subsidy requirement for pay screens, it may have budged when it comes to its Supercharger network abroad. There, a new V4 Supercharger pile has been snapped with what appears to be a card payment infrastructure.

The first retail Cybertruck has now rolled off the assembly line of Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin with a giant single windshield wiper, and Elon Musk is on the way to fulfil his promise for a Q3 start of deliveries. The milestone means that all the gigacasting and other manufacturing equipment has now been tested to be working as planned.

Lenovo promises to unlock fun and creativity all day long with the latest version of its Tab M10. Its compact 10.6-inch display chassis is touted as water- and dust-resistant. Its 2K screen is TÜV Rheinland-certified for eye comfort while using the new slate's Reading Mode. It also runs on a 5G-capable Qualcomm processor and, thus, supports additional functions such as "lag-free" video calls.

According to a well-respected and typically accurate source, Apple will launch a second generation of the Watch Ultra later in 2023. This top-end wearable will still have parts made of titanium - however, they may be manufactured in a whole new way. The cutting-edge technique is said to make it cheaper and easier for the Cupertino giant to make its latest flagship smartwatch.

Marketed as a compact gaming laptop, the new MSI Stealth 14 Studio promises to deliver great performance with the Intel Core i7-13700H and the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. Unfortunately, the device struggles with a few issues, including its annoying fans and missing features such as Advanced Optimus.

The Lenovo Slim 7i is currently enjoying an awesome US$405 off on the US$1,179.99 list price at Lenovo's store. The price cut brings the final rate to less than US$800. For the discounted price, the notebook appears to be an excellent deal owing to its capable hardware and 2.8K IPS display. Furthermore, the laptop is also pretty portable thanks to its low weight of 1.44 kg (3.18 lbs).

Ford's new rally-inspired Mustang Mach-E Rally will be available to purchase in the US and Europe in the coming months. While specific technical details about performance tweaks are as yet unknown, it's safe to say it will be based on the Mustang Mach-E GT, meaning a dual-motor rear-biased eAWD system is to be expected. Ford has released images of the Mustang Mach-E Rally, showing off the visual tweaks that have been made to the electric crossover as it underwent the dirt treatment.

Ford recently eliminated the Fiesta compact car from its line-up, leaving not a single non-SUV car in its catalogue. Now, the boss of Ford Europe's passenger car division says the company is leaving the door open to reviving the nameplate as a compact passenger EV design in the future.

Harley-Davidson's LiveWire spin-off has revealed the final specifications for its S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle, with some of the excitement tainted by a somewhat underwhelming top speed figure of just 103 mph (166 km/h). On top of an underwhelming top-end, the 43-mile highway range is sure to curl the average S2 Del Mar rider into a bundle of range anxiety.

The 16-inch gaming machine also sports the high-end Core i7-13700HX Raptor Lake CPU, 32GB of DDR5 memory as well as a 1TB SSD, while the RTX 4060 dGPU inside the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 has the highest possible TGP of 140 watts.

The budget-friendly 10-inch Android tablet features a decent 2K IPS display as well as an octa-core processor, which turn the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus Gen 3 into a viable media consumption device for frugal users with a rather tight budget.

An official colouring book at a Tesla service station has opened up the speculation floodgates regarding the brand's upcoming electric pickup truck's bidirectional charging capabilities. It's unclear, though, whether the Cybertruck will also offer V2L, like its Ford-shaped competition does. The book's phrasing indicates some sort of high-voltage or high-amperage output, rather than the standard 240-V and 120-V output other manufacturers have implemented, although Ford does offer nearly 10 kW with its 240-V V2L functionality.

Realme has announced that the C53 is on the way as a "108MP Champion" for the masses. This formerly more premium spec is thus set to trickle down to a whole new tier of the Indian smartphone market. Then again, taking it up at this level may entail compromises in other ways, such as a large battery hampered by slow charging.

Xiaomi's upcoming first-gen car will debut as an electric vehicle (EV) with a more than respectable range, according to a new leak. Furthermore, it should be able to replenish its apparently sizable battery relatively quickly. Then again, these potentially impressive specs may not be exactly based on the most cutting-edge technology available.

Baseus claims that its latest Bowie-series wireless earphones come recommended by "Oscar-winning film composers" for their rich sound. They are also rated for powerful hybrid ("ANC + ENC") noise-cancellation specs and low-latency audio over their Bluetooth 5.3 connection. Despite these bragging rights, they have been priced at ~US$30 on their launch.

The 12 has been unveiled as one of Redmi's most affordable new smartphones of 2023. It is now headed to India, hyped as a "Style Icon" with "Crystal Glass Design". Its launch is still weeks away from now (July 14, 2023), however; in the meantime, the OEM has released a preview involving a "stunning colorway" for its new market.

The latest iteration of Dell's affordable gaming laptop series is slowly approaching a more reasonable price window as the RTX 4060-powered configuration of the G15 can now be ordered with a decent discount of 25 percent relative to its MSRP.

Xiaomi has now started selling the Redmi Watch 3 Active in Europe. Available for about a third of the price of the Redmi Watch 3, the Redmi Watch 3 Active has a 1.83-inch LPD display, a 289 mAh battery and is 5 ATM water resistant.