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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.

The wallet-friendly base model of the Surface Pro 9 is only equipped with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, which should be suitable specs for buyers who plan to use their new 13-inch Windows tablet as a secondary device in addition to a full-fledged desktop or notebook.

New Android smartphones are slated to upgrade to their own versions of Apple's latest iPhone SOS feature from 2024 - however, for those that will be left behind, there is the Motorola Defy Satellite Link. The accessory connects a user's mobile device to the Bullitt network to get message and location data through to others when out of cellular coverage.

Supposed Realme Pad 2 specifications and renders have been leaked that reveal the upcoming tablet to be a tidy upgrade over its predecessor. Along with a new processor, it seems the Realme Pad 2 will also get a bump in storage and RAM, better camera equipment, and it will also sport a sleeker look than that of the original Realme Pad.

The Cobra and Cobra Pro both come with Razer Speedflex cables and !00% PTFE feet for potentially smooth, swift movement. However, the latter is definitely the flagship of the two, with a total of 10 customizable buttons and HyperSpeed Wireless technology as well as Bluetooth connectivity. The Cobra Pro is rated to last up to 170 hours per charge and is available from now.

Urtopia has revealed a smart e-bike with voice interaction powered by integrated ChatGPT at Eurobike 2023. Recent YouTube videos show users asking the bike questions, including a suggested sightseeing route with navigation provided. Also shown at the conference was the Fusion e-bike, designed with Hartmut Esslinger of Frog Design.

RedMagic's latest teasers for its upcoming major product event indicate that it will indeed launch its first ever tablet along with the more traditional 8S Pro flagship Android smartphone. The slate is said to have a large battery to go with its large, slim-bezel display, although it may not ship with the latest SoC possible. Both mobile devices will debut alongside new audio accessories that may appeal to fans of transparent-look tech.

A new 98-in version of the 2023 Samsung Q80C QLED 4K Smart TV is now available to order in the US and some EU countries. The device has Direct Full Array backlighting and the Neural Quantum Processor, supporting Dolby Atmos. Gaming features include Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ and the Samsung Gaming Hub.

The product page specs for the Ryzen 3 7440U indicate that the smaller CCD measures 137mm² instead of 178mm². Even though this is not reflected on the official specs, industry sources claim that the smaller CCD is also present on the Ryzen 5 7540U.

Valve is finally offering some substantial discounts across the entire Steam Deck stack. The 512 GB is getting a hefty 20% discount, and the 256 GB one a 15%, but the 64 GB variant sees only a small discount of 10%.

Pearl has unveiled the SceneLights LB-9600 projector, now available in EU countries. The 1080p gadget has up to 800 ANSI lumens brightness and a maximum recommended image size of 533 cm (~210-in). Other features include integrated speakers, keystone correction and HDMI ports.

ComfyAir has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its window air conditioner, gaining over 1,300 backers. Three models are on offer with various levels of heating and cooling power. The gadget is installed on your windowsill, allowing you to open or close your window freely.

Onyx launched the BOOX Page, a 7-inch E-Reader with specs rivaling some entry-level and mid-range Android tablets. The BOOX Page runs a modified version of Android 11 with plenty of handy features for managing a library of eBooks.

Although it arrived 4 years ago, the Sabrent Rocket 4 remains an excellent NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, with sequential read/write speeds up to 5,000/4,400 MB/s when used with a PCIe Gen4 motherboard. Now, the 2 TB version can be acquired from Amazon for US$139.99 (53% off), while the version with heatsink is US$20 more (38% discount).

Volkswagen is getting ready to budge and adopt the Tesla NACS port and connector for its EV charging needs, while its Electrify America network already did. VW will join the likes of GM, Ford, Volvo, Rivian, and Polestar. Adopting the Tesla Supercharger network would mean adopting the one with the most uptime, too.

While there is nothing worth mentioning in addition to the fact that Nvidia's latest and most affordable member of the RTX 40 family, namely the US$299 GeForce RTX 4060, gets full support thanks to the driver package labeled 536.40, a fresh piece of code from the green team is always good news.

Anker has discounted its Nebula Capsule Max projector at its Amazon storefronts in the US, the UK and the EU. The gadget is discounted by up to 23% via price cuts and in-page coupons. The Nebula Capsule Max is a portable 720p projector with up to 200 ANSI lumens brightness and a maximum recommended image size of 100-in (~254 cm).

Anker has discounted its 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe charger, designed for Apple devices. You can use the gadget to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously. The MagSafe iPhone charging pad provides an adjustable viewing angle, and you can fold the device to make it easier to transport.

Available on Amazon since mid-October 2020, the 27-inch Acer Nitro XZ270U Pbmiiphx curved gaming monitor topped at US$349.99 in August 2021. After reaching an all-time low of US$179.99 earlier this month, this piece of hardware is now available for US$199.99 (33% down from the typical price of US$299.99).

The versatile Garmin smartwatch is now on sale with a considerable discount of 59 percent off the original list price, which makes the Fenix 6 Pro Solar a suitable choice for outdoorsy users and prospective wearable buyers who would like to track their frequent workouts and avoid charging another gadget on a daily basis.

Continuing in its push to develop AI-powered tools, Microsoft today announced Buying Guides, a new tool integrated into the Bing search engine that aims to help consumers with product research. Bing will also include tools to aid with price matching, reading product reviews, and more.

MSI asserts that its entry-level lifestyle/business laptops are as 'Modern' in terms of finish options as they are in terms of either Intel or AMD processors in 2023. The series' single Ryzen 7 7730U-powered variant can be had in Classic Black, whereas some of its Core i5-1335U-based siblings move on to Star Blue or Beige Rose. They have been released to markets such as Germany, starting for less than US$1,000.

Activision Blizzard's CFO has provided hints about the capabilities of a next-generation Nintendo Switch. Disclosed during Microsoft's FTC hearing, it seems that Activision Blizzard believes 'NG Switch' is powerful enough to 'make something compelling for'.

Honor has now confirmed that it has a "revolutionary" addition to its Magic V series of foldable Android smartphones ready to unleash shortly in 2023. The V2 is touted to "set a new standard" in its market with innovative features that may solve some problems of previous generations. Honor has also announced that it will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the more affordable X series of smartphones beforehand.

ASUS has introduced the Zenfone 10, a colourful smartphone that builds on the template of the Zenfone 9. Equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 flash storage and a 4,300 mAh battery, the Zenfone 10 is the most powerful compact smartphone around.

The Tesla Model 3 Highland redesign will reportedly be released in the third quarter and will come with a larger 66kWh M3P battery made by CATL. Tesla is planning to use the bigger battery that will offer longer range for the Model Y Juniper refresh that is coming next year, too.

Xiaomi is closing on replacing the Redmi Pad with a second-generation model. Geekbench listings have confirmed a surprising chipset choice though, which would see the Redmi Pad 2 perform anywhere between 25% and 42% worse than its predecessor.

Nothing will launch the Phone (2) in less than two weeks, its first new product since the Ear (2). In the meantime, the company has shared new teaser images, confirming inaccuracies in earlier leaked renders.

The ROG Flow X13 model in question is not yet in stock, but if it starts selling at the listed price and Best Buy adds some discounts, it could become an attractive budget gaming option that benefits from a glossy touchscreen, increased versatility with the 360-degree hinge. fast LPDDR5-6400 RAM and a port selection with USB4 and the XG mobile interface.

Renowned leaker Roland Quandt has published numerous official images of the Air 3, DJI's next compact drone. Pictured with a new RC-N2 remote controller, the DJI Air 3 is rumoured to start at £962 with the RC-N2 and £1,199 as part of a Fly More Combo.

The Google Pixel Fold launched recently with a MSRP of US$1,799. That price tag pits it directly against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold4, and likely the upcoming Z Fold5, but it appears Google may have cut costs in the camera department, with the foldable sporting some rather archaic sensors.

Amazon UK has confirmed that Xiaomi is just over two months away from releasing the Xiaomi 13T series, including the Xiaomi 13T Pro. The retailer has also confirmed launch pricing and various specifications for the upcoming Leica-tuned flagship.

Amazon Prime members can get the monitor for even cheaper at just US$65. The Zscmalls is an easy way to add a secondary monitor to your laptop or desktop especially if space is limited.

We praised the 2022 Latitude 9430 2-in-1 for its thinness and selection of ports. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for its successor the Latitude 9440 2-in-1.

Car and Driver has recognised the Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan as its 2023 EV of the year, with much of the credit for the win supposedly going to its unorthodox looks. The victory marks a winning streak for Hyundai's Ioniq line-up, with the Ioniq 5 taking home the same award for 2022. Despite this win, the looks of the Ioniq 6 still seem rather polarising.

It appears as if the dream of an electric Volkswagen Beetle will only live on in DIY custom conversions, if a recent statement by VW CEO is to be believed. Despite the brand revisiting the VW Bus in the form of the ID Buzz, VW CEO, Thomas Schäfer, has said in an interview that there are some historic models that have had their time in the sun, and that there is no real justification for reviving the Beetle. This news comes hot on the heels of a recent appearance of an electric Beetle in a Netflix animated film that caused quite a bit of excitement over the prospect of an electrified Beetle.

Introduced as the brand's first flagship rugged tablet, the Blackview Active 8 Pro features highlights that include the MIL-STD-810H rating, up to 16 GB of memory, a 22,000 mAh battery with 33 W charging and reverse charging support, as well as quad speakers tuned by Harman Kardon. Global shipments will start by mid-July.

Two different configurations of the Surface Laptop Studio, which is equipped with an Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, has now hit its lowest sale price yet as Amazon grants discounts of up to 37 percent on Microsoft's quirky convertible.

Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy M34, which will arrive in just over a week's time. The Galaxy M34 has a 5G chipset, a 6,000 mAh battery and a Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

Nubia has now confirmed the design of the RedMagic 8S Pro, which will feature a few changes from the current RedMagic 8 Pro. Arriving on July 5, the RedMagic 8S Pro will be available with an optional RGB fan and Nubia's latest under-panel camera technology.

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi Note 12R, a cheaper alternative to the Redmi Note 12R Pro that looks like a Redmi 12. The Redmi Note 12R is the world's first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 though, and should outperform the Redmi Note 12R Pro thanks to its newer chipset.

This open-box deal may include minor cosmetic signs on the frame, stand and back, plus some non-essential accessories could be missing, yet the performance should not be affected. There is also a US$1,214.99 open-box option that looks brand new and only misses some packaging.

A reliable leaker has shared renders and dimensions of the Galaxy A25 5G, one of Samsung's next entry-level Galaxy A series smartphones. With next to visual changes from the current Galaxy A24 4G, it appears that Samsung plans to stick with its established design language for at least another generation.

Realme has revealed that it has upgraded its latest Narzo-series smartphones to the same design as its latest mid-range 11 Pro-series flagship Android smartphones. The round rear camera hump-centric look has been rebranded to "Mars Horizon" for the 60 series, which is thought to embark upon the affordable 5G segment of the Indian market on its early July 2023 launch

In a slide from June 2022 made public via the current FTC investigation regarding the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, Microsoft is presenting a few long term needle-moving opportunities to increase its customer base beyond 1.5 billion. Moving Windows to the cloud possibly with a subscription model similar to Office 365 is seen as a primary opportunity.

Skullcandy has announced the release of a whole line-up of portable speakers of various sizes, each with up-to-date Bluetooth technology. The Ounce, Kilo, Terrain Mini, Terrain and Terrain XL also have IPX7 ingress protection and USB type-C charging in common. They are available in the same colorways, albeit at different prices based on size, from now.

Xiaomi has launched a refreshed camera-focused accessory for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The white professional photography kit turns the Xiaomi 13 Ultra into a DSLR lookalike, with a special case, camera grip and dedicated shutter button, among other accessories.