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A new, and hard to believe, leak about a Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit has started making the rounds on social media and gaming forums. The source of the information is as spurious as a source can get, although there has been some defense offered because of a user function tie-in with a patent from Nintendo’s past.

EU and UK pricing for the Xiaomi Pad 6 has leaked, over two months after the tablet arrived in China. Allegedly, Xiaomi will not be releasing the Pad 6 alongside the Pad 6 Pro, which will remain exclusive to China.

The possibility of a launch for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE during its maker's upcoming major Unpacked 2023 event has grown stronger with a new leak purporting to spill its charging details in advance. The keenly-awaited smartphone might debut alongside new smart tracking tags of a similar name with upgraded connectivity.

Prime Day does not start until July 10 this year - nevertheless, Wemax has chosen to alert its fans to the potential deals it has to offer in conjunction with that event. It will take place on the OEM's webstore as well as on Amazon, and promises "up to 50% off" its laser projectors, some of which support up to 4K resolutions and integrate "breathtaking" ALPD technology.

AYA NEO is refreshing the AIR, its compact gaming handheld with a 5.5-inch AMOLED display. To be available as the AIR 1S, the device will feature the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU with Zen 4 CPU cores and RDNA 3 GPU cores, LPDDR5X RAM and improved speakers, among other changes.

While Chinese EV makers notched record quarterly sales, Tesla still managed to handily beat the world's number two BYD by 114,000 vehicles. BYD, however, recorded a faster pace of growth than Tesla, despite Elon Musk's price war that left many other competitors in the dust.

Xiaomi has confirmed which of its smartphones are eligible for MIUI beta based on Android 14. Distributed for Global ROM users, the beta update is currently available on three Xiaomi flagships but only to those who enrol on Xiaomi's beta program.

Nothing has released Nothing OS 1.5.5, shortly before it introduces Nothing OS 2.0 and the Nothing Phone (2). The new update brings several changes to the Phone (1), including improved face unlock and reduced power consumption when using certain Bluetooth devices.

While many Xiaomi-branded smartphone owners are still waiting for the MIUI 14 update, the first Alpha version of MIUI 15 surfaces on the company's servers. Expected to feature improved animations and various new features, MIUI 15 apparently entered development on May 22, so it could be based on two Android versions, as its predecessor.

Hands-on images of the Galaxy Z Fold5 have appeared online, roughly three weeks before Samsung's official launch. While this year's Galaxy Z Fold will feature an improved hinge mechanism, it will not fully eliminate the gap between the device's two halves when closed.

TUO, a new smart home brand, has launched a Matter and Thread-compatible Smart Button. The gadget can control various smart lights, thermostats and other gadgets with multiple gesture controls. Plus, the button comes with a sticker pack, allowing you to customize the product’s design.

Roborock has announced the EU pricing and launch date for its new Q Revo model, which launched in the US earlier this year. The gadget has up to 5,500 Pa suction power with VibraRise mopping and automatic mop lifting. Plus, the smart docking station can automatically wash and dry the mop, ready for your next clean.

The 2023 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i with a Core i9-13900HX CPU and an RTX 4080 GPU with a full 175 W TGP is now discounted by more than US$500 at B&H Photo. Aside from the powerful CPU and GPU, the notebook rocks a QHD+ 240 Hz display, a per-key RGB keyboard, and a 99.99 Wh battery.

Although Apple's market cap managed to break the US$3 trillion barrier back in January 2022, it never managed to close a trading day at that value until last Friday. The event took place after the shares of the tech giant headquartered in Cupertino climbed 2.31%, reaching a new high of US$193.97.

Apple is set to refresh its over-ear Beats headphone lineup, with the Beats Studio Pro allegedly due later this month. Rumoured to be priced at €399.99, the Beats Studio Pro will close the gap between the Beats Studio 3 and Apple AirPods Max with new 40 mm drivers, improved battery life and Apple Find My support, among other features.

Samsung India has teased the launch of the Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India. While its exact release date is unknown, it will supposedly cost INR 49,999 (US$610).

The Samsung 15W Wireless Super Fast Charger Pad is now discounted to its lowest price at Amazon US. The gadget features a built-in cooling system and color LEDs indicating charging status. While the charger was designed for Samsung devices, it is also compatible with products from other brands, like the iPhone.

UGREEN has launched its 15W MagSafe Power Bank 10000mAh in Europe. You can use the gadget to wirelessly charge a phone at 15W, with 15W USB-C and 22.5W USB-A ports to charge two other devices. The power bank has a foldable kickstand, allowing you to adjust the angle of your phone for comfortable viewing.

According to a report, Google will expand Pixel smartphone availability to four new countries, starting with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Reputedly, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity is headed to this year's Pixel flagships, plus faster wired charging and slightly larger battery capacities.

The July security patch has started rolling out in the US, where all Galaxy S23 series devices locked on T-Mobile are receiving the 425 MB software package. Other regions should follow in the coming days. The update is based on Android 13 and doesn't include any new features or performance improvements.

KTM has unveiled the Macina Revelator SX Prime, a lightweight e-bike. The electric road bicycle has a carbon frame and a Bosch Performance SX Smart System, combining a 55Nm motor with a 400Wh battery. Other features include an integrated Bosch Mini Remote Dropbar and a built-in Classified hub.

The 2024 KTM Macina Sport SX Prime e-bike has been unveiled. The e-trekking bike features the Bosch Performance SX Smart System with a carbon frame to keep it light. An integrated Bosch Purion 200 Display & Remote shows your speed and remaining battery level, compatible with the eBike Flow app.

Last year's MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo convertible laptop powered by the Intel Core i7-1260P, model A12MT-002, is now 27% off, so it goes for US$1,099.99 instead of US$1,499. Its highlights include the Intel Core i7-1260P processor, 16 GB LPDDR5 memory, 512 GB NVMe SSD storage, the MSI Pen stylus, and more.

With a 24-inch screen size, 144 Hz refresh rate, and 1 ms response time, the Samsung Odyssey G3 FHD gaming monitor provides a good deal for gamers on a moderate budget thanks to its list price of US$229.99. However, the ongoing 30% discount pushes its price to US$159.99 on Amazon, making it even more tempting.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 can now be had for only US$999.99 which is the lowest rate in 120 days at Best Buy. The SKU on offer packs a 12th gen Core i7-12700H CPU and an RTX 3060 mobile with a 120 W TDP alongside expandable 512 GB of storage and dual-channel 8 + 8 GB RAM one stick of which is also replaceable.

Valve has started rejecting games with generative AI content. The company claims that developers need to demonstrate they have the necessary copyright clearances to use the material.

Xiaomi has launched its 2023 EA32 and EA43 TVs in China. There are several upgrades compared to the older model, such as dual-band Wi-Fi, a quad-core processor and DTS HD technology. The new Xiaomi TVs are relatively cheap, starting from 599 yuan (~US$83) at stores like JD.com.

Hisense has launched its 100L5HD laser TV in the EU, in countries including France. The ultra-short throw gadget can throw 4K images up to 100-in (~254 cm) wide with up to 2,700 lumens brightness. Other features include support for HDR10+, built-in speakers and compatibility with Dolby Atmos.

An alleged Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit leak has turned up on Twitter that has YouTubers and fans alike wildly speculating on the theme of the next-generation Switch console. Some recent detective work by one content creator had already suggested a Switch 2 release date announcement could be incoming. However, dev kits are often sent out long before the final console hits the shelves.

The upcoming performance model of the South Korean's popular EV apparently fared quite well during a 10,000-kilometer stress test in the so-called "Green Hell". Most notably, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s battery temperatures did not get too hot even under extremely demanding conditions at speeds way above the legal speed limit in most countries.

Sony asserts that its new mocopi system condenses all the motion-capture hardware aspiring virtual reality (VR) content creators might need into 6 simple, wearable sensors. They even have their own app (for iOS or Android), so that the user can simply save the resulting full-body avatars to their mobile devices. mocopi is also compatible with developer resources such as Unreal Engine or Unity.

Although it comes with sequential speeds that hit 5,000/3,200 MB/s (read/write) and its guaranteed lifespan reaches 250 TBW, the 1 TB MSI SPATIUM M461 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD has a list price of US$69.99. However, those interested can currently grab it off Amazon for 36% less, so they will only have to pay US$44.99.

Next-gen AirPods have been predicted to launch as anything from inaugural USB type-C accessories to in-ear thermometers. Now, a new leak has thrown another possible future feature into the mix. Apple's upcoming flagship wearables might also help detect hearing impairments as well as correct for them.

Soundcore has announced an upgrade to Adaptive ANC 2.0 in its latest Liberty-series wireless earbuds. The 4 NCs are thus rated to actively cancel up to 98.5% of all ambient noise, while delivering "crisp sound" with enhanced detail thanks to specs such as LDAC codec support. They are available in a range of colors for just under US$100 for a limited time.

Elon Musk has caused another stir on his social media platform Twitter, this time by introducing new viewing limits. Musk claims they are needed to address scraping and platform manipulation, although his approach appears to be a transparent attempt at driving further adoption of paid Twitter Blue subscriptions.

USB-C chargers don't always have to be thick and unsightly rectangles. This 65 W Baseus GaN charger is one of the slimmest and most travel-friendly USB-C adapters available.

The just partially camouflaged prototype gives a few hints at the design of the spacious all-electric station wagon from Germany, which will have to compete against a plethora of SUVs and will most likely use the same drivetrain and platform as the recently launched BMW i5 sedan.

After recently cancelling left-hand-drive variants of its Model S and Model X vehicles in the UK, Tesla has started shipping a grabber stick with new orders in the UK. The Reacher, as the grabber stick is called, is supposed to lessen the inconvenience of having to reach over the passenger seat to collect drive-through takeaway meals. Resorting to a solution like The Reacher downplays potential safety implications of driving a LHD vehicle in a RHD country, making it seem like a mere inconvenience, instead.

The extremely portable 13-inch ultrabook is now on sale for 76 percent off Lenovo's unrealistic MSRP, which brings a quite suitable middle-of-the-road configuration of the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 with 16GB of RAM and an Intel Core i5 Tiger Lake CPU down to its lowest sales prices so far.

The Pixel Fold may have encountered an early stumbling block with a high-profile durability fail in review already. However, all hope for the new ~US$1,800 device's long-term viability may not be lost, with the announcement of upcoming “genuine spare parts” sold through iFixit. Their availability will be one of various repair options for the new flagship smartphone.

Nubia asserts that its "custom" 35mm lenses for its flagship smartphone rear cameras outdo the 1-inch sensors of some competitors in terms of image quality. Now, the brand has also hinted that the latest iteration of this technology just might rival the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in other ways as well. The putative Z50S Ultra is now tipped to come with its series' biggest and most elaborate camera hump yet.

OPPO is now said to have secured an advanced display panel from Samsung for a successor to its current Find X6 Pro flagship smartphone. It is projected to improve on its forebear in several ways, screen real estate and power-efficiency being chief among them. Should that be the case, it may emerge to take the top-end Android market on in early 2024 - outside China this time, hopefully.

Sometimes, it can be worth it to buy last year's hardware. There is no reason to call something bad, just because it is a few months old. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 AMD is such a case.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D will be available for purchase exclusively via Micro Center in the US for US$229. It hits shelves on July 7 and will be up for grabs as long as stocks last.

Display Week wrap-up: At Display Week 2023, two researchers from the University of Michigan dispelled a few preconceptions about OLED technology. On the one hand, OLEDs can be very bright, and on the other hand, the short shelf life thing is only partially true. Nevertheless, OLED technology, which is about two decades younger than LCD technology, still needs optimization.

Much to the chagrin of fans of small cars, on July 7, Ford will retire the production line that has been manufacturing its Fiesta compact hatchback. Ford will instead repurpose this production capacity to manufacture the upcoming electric Ford Explorer SUV. This leaves Ford with a vehicle line-up basically devoid of anything that isn't an SUV, pickup truck, van, or Mustang.

Vaunted startup Humane has launched its first product, a screenless AI-powered device that it is calling the Ai Pin. The device is a wearable AI-powered product that is always-on and is designed to replace user's phones but still help them get things done while remaining always present in their environment.

Asus has upgraded its Studiobook 16 for 2023. The DialPad for creative users remains, but the processor is now much faster. However, the cooling has more work to do, which is noticeable through the loud fans.

A tentative rumour suggests that a new Sony camera other than the A6700 will be launched in the start of 2024. While the name of the camera is not yet known, it appears that it will have a 26.1-MP APS-C sensor and a compact, vlogging-friendly body. The rest of the spec sheet also appears to be perfect for content creators, with five-axis IBIS rearing its head once more. The camera is supposed to launch in early 2024.

Not even two days after Volvo announced that it would be joining the likes of Rivian, Ford, General Motors, and Telsa in their use of the NACS charge port, the company's EV subsidiary, Polestar, has revealed that it would be joining the NACS movement, too. It's unsurprising to see Polestar adopt NACS charging hardware, since many of its EV designs share platforms with Volvo's electric vehicles.