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NVIDIA launched the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB on May 24 for US$399. The company is getting ready to release the 16 GB version for US$499 reportedly on July 18. Disappointingly, Hardware Unboxed suggests on Twitter that the GPU may not be covered extensively by the press as there is “no official review program” and AIBs have reportedly refused to send review samples to the outlet.

Google has published Android 14 Beta 4, its second Platform Stable build. Rolling out to Pixel smartphones, including the new Pixel Fold, Android 14 Beta is also available on the Pixel Tablet for the first time.

Xiaomi has listed the Multi-function Camping Lantern on its global website, suggesting it could soon launch in markets like the EU. The gadget was initially available via a crowdfunding campaign in China which began earlier this year. The two-in-one device can be controlled via an app, with adjustable brightness and colors.

SwitchBot has released a new update for its Smart Lock, making it Matter compatible; the Hub 2 and iOS app have also been updated. The support for the protocol enables you to control the smart home gadget via various systems, including Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

The security advisory that arrived alongside yesterday's updates for Windows revealed that Microsoft has blocked over 100 malicious signed drivers. Back in February, researchers from a trio of security companies informed the tech giant headquartered in Redmond about malware in no less than 133 Windows drivers.

Intel has confirmed plans to end 'direct investment' in its Next Unit of Compute (NUC) business. While Intel will continue to support NUC 13 systems, it has no plans to offer any new NUC mini-PCs or white-label laptops directly.

Samsung has launched its new 98-in Class OLED 4K Q80C TV in the UK and the EU; the TV is also available to pre-order in the US. Customers who purchase the model may be eligible for free gifts such as a Q-Series Cinematic Soundbar. The device uses the Samsung Neural Quantum Processor 4K and Tizen OS and has gaming features like Motion Xcelerator Turbo+.

The 2023 Samsung S90C OLED 4K Smart TV is now available in an 83-in size in the US. The model has a Pantone-validated display, 4K upscaling technology and support for HDR10+. Other features include Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Freesync Premium and various voice assistants.

BlitzWolf is selling its BW-TH15 17-in-1 USB-C Docking Station globally via Banggood. The device is now available to pre-order, with shipping expected to start before the end of July. The dock supports connection to triple displays, with 65W pass-through charging to the host device and multiple USB-C and USB-A data transfer ports.

Just six months after gaining eligibility for the full federal tax credit amount of US$7,500, the Model 3 sedan may see it reduced in half again, warns Tesla. After the Treasury Department issued its battery material guidelines in March, the Model 3 tax credit was cut to $3,750, and the same may happen in 2024.

One of the many tempting Prime Day discounts brings the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with 512 GB in Phantom Black, Green or Cream finish down by 29%, so those interested can get them for US$979.99 instead of US$1,379.99. The Galaxy S23 and S23+ are also more than 25% off for the time being.

Business Korea has heard from industry insiders that Samsung Foundry has massively improved yields on its 4 nm and 3 nm nodes. AMD supposedly plans to use the former for some of its AI hardware.

Garmin has released Public Beta Version 16.09 (Pre-Rollout) for the Forerunner 955 smartwatch. The update adds new glances, muscle maps and a Workout app. Several bugs have been addressed, with fixes for Pace Pro, Spotify and the flashlight delivered in the new software.

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been denied an injunction against Microsoft’s proposed US$68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The district judge dealing with the case appeared to be satisfied with the commitments offered especially in regard to the Call of Duty franchise. The UK’s Competition and Markets Agency (CMA) has now made a new agreement with Microsoft.

Sony's excellent Alpha 6600 hybrid photography camera is on sale on Amazon for under US$1,000. The A6600 makes for a dependable compact camera for any photographer or videographer looking for something with dependable performance and a full feature set. Some of its standout specs include five-axis in-body image stabilisation, a 180° flip-up display, and 4K 30 FPS and 1080p 120 FPS video recording.

Onyx has launched the BOOX Palma, a 6.13-inch E-reader that runs Android 11. Available at launch with a complimentary protective case, the Onyx BOOX Palma has 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a 3,950 mAh battery, among other features.

The sleek 16-inch gaming convertible from Asus, which has been put on sale for 37 off its official list price, is further equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Rembrandt CPU with 16GB of memory as well as a spacious 1TB SSD.

Garmin has released a new beta build for the Forerunner 255. Available as Beta Version 16.09, the update packs various new features, improvements and bug fixes for the Forerunner 255 ahead of a stable update rollout.

The DJI Air 3 has appeared again online, this time as an engineering prototype. The bottom of the forthcoming drone has now been pictured, confirming more details about the Air 3 ahead of its release.

Garmin has discounted its Instinct and Instinct Solar smartwatches at its Amazon US storefront. The Instinct is now available for US$142.49, while the Instinct Solar’s price is now reduced by 43%. The wearables have Multi-GNSS support, a wrist-based heart rate monitor and smart notifications.

AYA NEO is now selling the AIR 1S, a compact gaming handheld with a 5.5-inch OLED display. The AYA NEO AIR 1S also features the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, a Zen 4 and RDNA 3 APU that can be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM and 4 TB of storage.

Nothing is now selling the Phone (2), its 6.7-inch and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered smartphone. Backed by a 4,700 mAh battery, the Nothing Phone (2) also has improved main and front-facing cameras compared to the Phone (1), as well as a 512 GB of storage option.

Solid-state batteries with double the average density of current EV packs are no longer a pipe dream, according to new analysis, as more and more auto or battery makers have come up with viable cost solutions. The timeframe for their mass production for use in EVs is set for the 2030-2035 period.

Nubia has hinted at an enhanced size and scale in the camera hump of its latest flagship Android smartphone. The Z50 Pro is thought to refresh the existing Z50 with a slightly faster, "Leading" edition of the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, with a respectable amount of RAM and Android 13 out of the box. It is also now tipped to come with a power brick in the box to help make sure it can charge at its top rated speed.

GPD has confirmed pricing and availability for the G1, an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT-powered eGPU with Oculink and USB4 connectivity. The GPD G1 will also be one of the smallest eGPUs around, with a reporting 920 g weight and 225 x 111 x 29.8 mm dimensions.

Teased early last week, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has been silently relaunched in India yesterday. As expected, the price is INR 49,999 (roughly US$610) for the model with 8/256 GB, which is the only hardware setup available and comes with five color options.

MediaTek has introduced the Dimensity 6100 Plus (or 6100+) as the latest option in processors to help mobile device OEMs "democratize" historically high-end features such as up to 120Hz displays. It also purports to bring power drain on 5G down compared to its competitors - then again, it seems MediaTek has decided that the actual SoC specs needed for these potential advantages are hardly brand-new.

More hands-on images of the Galaxy Z Fold5 have appeared online shortly before its release. The new images not only provide a clearer look at Samsung's tweaked design, but also the lack of apparent improvements at hiding the under-panel camera or display crease.

Thanks to the in-house developed Copilot, Canary Mail now provides AI-powered email writing capabilities to its users across the supported platforms, which include Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS. Those who need pinned emails, a built-in calendar, end-to-end encryption, and other premium features can get them starting at US$20 per year.

The Eleglide M2's launch campaign that offer s potential buyers the chance to grab a free smart band from Xiaomi along with a sub-US$1,000 price on the new electric bike. It is rated for a range of up to ~78 miles, derived from a 36V/15Ah battery and 250W motor that powers 27.5-inch fat tires for a "smoother ride". The M2 is also equipped with app control and an "intelligent" LCD display.

GPD has revealed pricing and a release date for the Win 4 2023, its Ryzen 7040U and Oculink refresh of the Win 4. Available from next week, the Win 4 2023 will start at US$699, US$100 less than the Win 4. GPD will charge at least US$839 for Ryzen 7 7840U configurations, though.

The Dell Inspiron 14 is a 14-inch notebook meant for budget-conscious buyers. Dell has now discounted the Core i7-1260p-powered variant by a whopping 42% off the list price. The discounted rate makes the Inspiron 14 appear like a worthy deal as, in addition to a fast CPU, it features a 2.2K resolution display, 16 GB of RAM, and a diverse selection of ports.

The OneMix 5 is a forthcoming compact laptop from One-netbook, which may be better known now for its ONEXPLAYER gaming handheld series. The OneMix 5 will build on the ONEMIX 4S with the same Intel Alder Lake-U series processor but a tweaked design that is reminiscent of a smaller Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio.

Some power draw gap is within reason since Nvidia uses 4 nm tech, while AMD employs a combo of 5 and 6 nm. Yet a 150 W difference seems a bit ridiculous. AMD has been working on driver fixes since December last year, but the abnormal power issues are still there.

Sony has discounted its BRAVIA XR Class X93L TV at its online store, Amazon and Best Buy; the 2023 model is currently selling at its lowest price in 30 days. The backlit Mini LED TV uses the Cognitive Processor XR and supports Dolby Vision. Plus, built-in Google TV lets you control the gadget with Google Assistant voice commands.

A retailer has revealed European pricing for select Galaxy Tab S9 series SKUs. Seemingly, Samsung plans to increase prices compared to last year's Galaxy Tab S8 series, with roughly 20% higher MSRPs across the board.

Released in late 2020 with a US$299 price tag, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X desktop processor is now listed on Amazon with a price tag that reads US$309. Thankfully, those interested in it can take advantage of the Prime Day Deal that pushes this list price by 57% to an all-time low of US$133.08.AMD Ryzen 5 5600X drops to an all-time low US$133.08.

The 2023 Dell XPS 15 9530 is currently enjoying a discount of US$200 at Best Buy which is set to expire on July 13. The notebook features a 14-core Core i7-13700H CPU, an Intel Arc A370M GPU, and 16 GB of RAM. Furthermore, the Dell XPS 15 only weighs 1.86 Kg (4.21 lbs) and has quite narrow bezels all around making the laptop relatively portable vs other 15-inch devices.

Compatible with a wide range of devices, from Windows PCs and Macs to gaming consoles and Linux-driven PCs, the Crucial X8 portable SSD can achieve read speeds of over 1,000 MB/s and features a rugged build that can handle dust, drops, or vibrations. The 4 TB version is now 54% off, so it goes for US$219.99 instead of US$479.99.

Down to US$289.99 from a list price of US$369.99, the Gigabyte G32QC A-SA curved gaming monitor uses a 32-inch VA panel with 1500R curvature, 165 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support, and 93% DCI-P3 color gamut. This VESA Display HDR400-compliant monitor also comes with VESA wall mounting support.

Diablo IV will finally get a remedy for the annoying memory leak on PC. A Blizzard employee has acknowledged the issue and says a fix will be included in the June 18 gameplay patch.

Huawei has introduced a new version of the Smart Screen S3 Pro, its high-end Smart TV series that runs HarmonyOS 3.1. Now available as an 86-inch version, the new Smart Screen S3 Pro features a 4K and 120 Hz panel that peaks at 500 nits with 93% DCI-P3 colour space coverage. The extra size, brightness and colour accuracy come at a significant cost increase compared to the existing 75-inch variant, though.

Featuring a curved 1500R 4K UHD display with an accurate size of 31.5 inches and a set of features that includes a blue light filter and 3D capabilities, the Samsung ViewFinity UR59 office monitor is now down by 22% on Amazon. Thanks to this discount, its list price of US$449.99 is now down to a more affordable $349.99.

The Logitech MX Master 3S is equipped with a precise optical sensor with 8,000 DPI and is a suitable all-around choice for PC and Mac users who are looking for a versatile wireless mouse that works great in productivity applications but can also be used for the occasional gaming session.

The ultra-bright Mini-LED TV has never been cheaper on Amazon as the e-commerce giant is currently selling the most compact model variant of the Hisense U8H for an additional 12 percent off the already discounted sale price of the sought-after 55-inch set.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 is said to be Samsung's best-designed clamshell foldable Android smartphone to date. However, a hands-on video with an alleged dummy of the device still seems to exhibit signs of a gap created by its hinge when folded, a feature often linked to the increased risk of fragility.

The Raptor Lake HX-based Intel Core i7-14700K has been benchmarked online. Overall, it is up to 18% faster than the Core i7-13700K. Its actual performance uplift could be higher once the CPU launches in October.

In the height of summer trips, Tesla cars hitching camping trailers need to charge, too, and the second V4 Supercharger station includes a standalone charging pile for Teslas with trailers. The new V4 Supercharge station just opened and includes a total of 12 charging piles.

The new UGREEN MagSafe Power Bank 10000mAh has launched in the US, following its arrival in Europe earlier this month. The gadget can charge three devices simultaneously via a MagSafe wireless charging pad, USB-C and USB-A ports. Other features include a built-in kickstand and a low current mode.

Packing an impressive range of up to 290 kilometers (181 miles) on a single charge, the Olympia HYSAK full-suspension electric mountain bike features a motor with 90 Nm of torque alongside RockShox front and rear suspension. Sadly, the starting price is around the US$6,500 threshold and varies depending on the market.