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Micron has unleashed new flash storage with the updated UFS 4.0 standard on the mobile device memory market. The OEM asserts that it can double the speeds associated with its predecessor, while using up to 25% less power. Its "advanced" 3D NAND is backed to help make next-gen premium up-to-1TB smartphones.

Xiaomi is already working on releasing next-generation Redmi Note models. Reputedly arriving as the Redmi Note 13 or Redmi Note 13 Pro, the smartphone will be available in dedicated Chinese, Global and Indian variants.

A reliable source has shared European pricing for the WF-1000XM5, Sony's next-generation flagship earbuds. Reportedly, the earbuds will retail for almost 15% more than the WF-1000XM4 and will cost about 8% than the new Denon PerL Pro.

The BPI-R4 is Banana Pi's latest single-board computer (SBC) and router board. Equipped with a MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) SoC, the Banana BPI-R4 supports WiFi 7 connectivity and numerous expansion options.

After the release of the top-end RX 7900 XT/XTX and the lower-end RX 7600, the stage is now set for AMD to launch mid-priced cards like the RX 7800 XT. The rumor mill has it that the RX 7800 XT could use a Navi 32 GPU but the latest report from Moore’s Law Is Dead suggests that the board could feature a cut-down Navi 31 chip inside a Navi 32 package.

NVIDIA is just days away from officially releasing the GeForce RTX 4060, its cheapest RTX 40 series card to date. The company has now published official benchmark results for its AD106-based graphics card, positioning it more as a GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce RTX 2060 replacement than one to which RTX 3060 owners should upgrade.

Rumours have surfaced that Canon will launch the PowerShot V100 in an effort to take the fight to the likes of Sony and Fujifilm by early 2024. Like the Sony ZV-E10, the PowerShot V100 is rumoured to have an APS-C sensor and an interchangeable lens mount, and it will supposedly be equipped with the DIGIC X image processor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, and IBIS, putting it in spitting distance of the Sony A6600 and Fujifilm X-S20.

Sony has struck a new deal with Qualcomm for the supply of its Snapdragon chips for future Sony Xperia smartphones. The deal is indicative that Sony Xperia phones will continue to made into the foreseeable future.

The 3.1.3-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar also comes with support for DTS:X and 4K HDR passthrough via HDMI. Thanks to a big discount of more than 60 percent off its MSRP, the LG S80QY has further hit one of its lowest prices ever.

Nikon has launched a global technical service advisory for certain Nikon Z8 mirrorless cameras to repair a defect with the lens mount. The recall comes almost a month after the camera's May 25 retail availability. The company says that it has identified the affected serial numbers, and it has launched a webpage for users to check if their units need repair.

The new MacBook Air 15 performed very well in our review, even if there appear to be a number of shortcomings. In everyday life, however, these do not play a major role and, if you take a closer look, there are a few areas where Windows laptops still fall behind.

BlackRock's new Bitcoin ETF would give millions of Americans easy access to crypto investments, which has pushed the digital currency market to prices that haven't been seen in over twelve months. Aside from the positive developments in the US, German crypto fans have also received intriguing news.

Bandit Bikes has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the X-Trail Pro, which it claims is the fastest street-legal e-bike available. Dual motors can power you up to 42 mph (~68 kph), and the built-in battery enables you to travel for up to 120 miles (~195 km) on a single charge.

The expected Sony PlayStation 6 release date (or year) has been surprisingly stated by rivals Microsoft. In a statement made in the current Federal Trade Commission vs. Microsoft Corp et al. court case, it was revealed that the next-gen consoles from both the PlayStation and Xbox lines could turn up in 2028, thus boosting the likelihood of a PS5 Pro or PS5 Slim mid-cycle console.

The Panasonic MX700E 4K TV Series has been unveiled. Launching in EU countries such as Germany this September, the gadgets have built-in Google TV for Google Play store apps, Chromecast and Google Assistant. Other features include the Panasonic 4K Color Engine, Dolby Vision, and HDR10 support.

OnePlus is now believed to have designed its next top-end smartphone with "user feedback" on its previous generations in mind. To that end, the "12" is now believed to boast an updated rear camera hump packed with in-demand features such as powerful optical zoom. It might also charge even faster than the current flagship 11.

Microsoft has revealed its expectations for the launch price of Project Q, Sony's gaming handheld accessory for the PlayStation 5. Disclosed as part of Microsoft's FTC hearing, the pricing would see Sony undercut the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model).

Ford scored the largest outlay in the Energy Department's Loan Programs Office history as it will receive north of $9 billion from the federal government to build 3 EV assembly and battery factories. The plants in Kentucky and Tennessee are part of its BlueOval joint venture with SK On.

A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the AcoPower TesFridge has begun. The freezer is designed to fit perfectly inside the Sub-Trunk of a Tesla Model 3, Model X or Model Y. The gadget can cool food and drink to temperatures as low as 4°F (~-20°C), with the largest model providing a 36L capacity.

Volkswagen has introduced its latest flagship SUV as a plug-in hybrid that will, as such, be able to handle acceleration off the line as it will in practical uses such as towing. The new Touareg R eHybrid is also backed to look good doing either, with "re-designed" front and back ends, a new matte finish and some high-tech tweaks in common with some ID.-series vehicles. The marque's "absolute top model" is available to order in Europe from now.

Realme is working on the Pad 2, a successor to the almost two-year-old Realme Pad. Realme has not confirmed any details about the Pad 2 yet, but certification documents confirm an improved battery capacity, faster charging and a new SoC, among other changes.

91mobiles has offered a first look at the Find N3 Flip, Oppo's next-generation clamshell foldable smartphone. Sporting a basically unchanged design, the Find N3 Flip is said to feature similar camera hardware to the Reno10 Pro, which adds a 2x telephoto camera to the 50 MP primary, 8 MP ultra-wide and 32 MP front-facing cameras found in the Find N2 Flip.

Asus' new handheld gaming device, the ROG Ally, has now paid a visit to a well-known electronics disassembly and repair YouTube channel. The portable console came in for glowing praise as a result of its new iFixit assessment, as well as and favorable comparisons between it and its Steam Deck rival - with some caveats.

Powkiddy has now launched the RGB10 Max 3 Pro, a 5-inch gaming handheld powered by an Amlogic A311D chipset and 2 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Available from US$114.99, the RGB10 Max 3 Pro has three launch colours and should be powerful enough to emulate game libraries from the N64 and PS1 era.

According to reports, Samsung is developing three new flagship smartphones under 'Project Muse'. Dubbed Muse1, Muse2 and Muse3, the trio are expected to launch in early 2024 as the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Allegedly, at least the latter will contain a 5x optical zoom camera, a significant change from recent Ultra models.

The new two-tier branding system initially implied that the Core Ultra and Core 3/5/7 series would only feature Meteor Lake CPUs, but a new set of slides released by Intel China clarifies that the Core 3/5/7 series will feature only Raptor Lake-U Refresh models. Moreover, the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh and the Raptor Lake-S Refresh CPUs will get the Core i3/i5/i7/i9 branding.

Lenovo has unveiled a new Type-C 12-in-1 Docking Station, which it will crowdfund in China. The gadget lets you connect up to three monitors simultaneously, with two 4K HDMI ports and a DisplayPort. Other interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, SD card slots, and integrated USB-C cable for 100W pass-through charging.

With a maximum Amazon price of US$899.99, the Samsung ViewFinity CJ79 curved monitor is a great choice for users of Apple hardware thanks to its Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, but it also can be used with USB-C Windows laptops, external graphics cards, and other devices. Now, it is available for a low price of US$499.99.

Tesla was recently granted a new steer-by-wire patent similar to the One Motion Grip system of the Lexus RZ 450e with a good reason, as it will reportedly use it in the upcoming Model 3 Highland refresh that may be released in the fall. The Model 3 Highland is tipped to include a full set of high-res HW4 cameras, too, including in the front bumper.

The FCC has certified the Redmi Pad 2, signalling its impending global release. Documents confirm that Xiaomi has created three memory variants, topping out at 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Redmi Pad 2 is also expected to contain the Snapdragon 680 chipset, among other features.

The Panasonic HCC-R600A smart wardrobe has been revealed in Japan and will go on sale this August. The device can clean and iron clothes, with hot air and steam used to deodorize, dry, and remove wrinkles. After hanging your garments in the wardrobe, you can select from various modes using touch controls.

Following a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, RoboUP is now selling its T500P and T1000P robot lawn mowers at Amazon in certain European countries. While the T500P suits gardens up to 500 m² (~5,382 ft²) in size, the T1000P can tackle lawns with an area of up to 1,000 m² (~10,764 ft²).

In addition to the Intel Alder-Lake U15, Lenovo also offers the Alder-Lake P28 in most 2022 ThinkPads. Not so in the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3, where only less powerful chips are used. Nevertheless, the fan is louder and the battery life is shorter than in the predecessor.

Mere months before the vehicle's scheduled August release, Tesla's Cybertruck has been spotted exiting an aircraft in New Zealand. Tesla has previously used the Southern Hemisphere Proving Ground on the South Island of New Zealand for winter testing. Presumably, Tesla will be evaluating the Cybertruck's all-wheel-drive and handling performance as well as getting an idea of how the range holds up in snowy conditions.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound is a suite of audio tech solutions for mobile devices, slated to support next-gen features such as Bluetooth 5.4 and Hybrid Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation even in its upcoming mid-tier S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform. Now, the OEM has announced that it will have variants specifically optimized for devices such as gaming dongles with "ultra-low latency" and chat-boosting features.

The latest in the slow drip of information about Rivian's second electric vehicle platform reveals that the vehicle's design is set to make its debut in 2024. What we know so far is that the R2 platform will play host to a crossover SUV that is set to take on the likes of the Ford Bronco, topping out at a price of US$60,000. Given Tesla's recent Model 3 and Model Y pricing, it looks like tough competition lies ahead for the startup EV maker.

Jio is now said to have its next carrier-branded smartphone ready to launch in India, with a starting price of well under US$150 thanks to specs that are last-gen to say the least. It is tipped to launch with a processor from an emerging chipmaker that may or may not help it keep up with potential rivals from Samsung or Realme - then again, it might also have the edge with 5G connectivity.

Ford has unveiled the custom 1,400 hp E-Transit SuperVan it plans to use during the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 25, 2023. This Hot Wheels van come to life sees a number of improvements over last year's competitor and is a far cry from the E-Transit van that it was based on. Ford worked with STARD (Stohl Advanced Racing and Development Motorsport) to realise the SuperVan 4.2.

The Fossil Group has finally started enabling Google Assistant on its Gen 6 smartwatches, eight months after distributing Wear OS 3 upgrades. Previously, Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches made do with Amazon Alexa.

The first laptops with up to 96 GB RAM could be right around the corner as 24 GB and 48 GB DDR5-5600 modules have been spotted in China. These appear to feature the new 24 Gb chips produced by SK Hynix, and the prices are surprisingly low on the open market, but don’t expect similar price points from laptop OEMs.

Meta is rolling out promised performance boosts to the Quest 2 and Quest Pro. Quest build v55.0 also contains other changes, such as improved eye tracking on the Quest Pro and UI tweaks.

UGREEN calls its latest portable power accessory a 145W Power Bank due to its dual USB type-C ports rated to charge at 100W and 45W simultaneously. It also offers one type-A port, so that it can be used to charge up to three devices at the same time. Now, the OEM has finally launched the new 25,000mAh battery bank via Amazon in the US and the UK.

As expected, the EU prices are considerably higher despite the 10% discount offered. US$2,000 may seem a better deal, but we are mostly paying for the innovative design with dual OLED touchscreens. The CPU performance is underwhelming, unfortunately.

The launch of the Zenfone 10 is only a few days away, with ASUS having scheduled a launch event before the end of the month. In the meantime, a leaker has revealed the Zenfone 9 successor from all sides, outlining various changes including a slimmer bottom bezel.

The Hyundai Motor Group has announced a new electric vehicle platform that it says will allow the companies under its umbrella to develop electric vehicles in every segment, including electric SUVs and pickup trucks. Between Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, the group is putting a lot of work into filling out its electric vehicle line-up.

Google has released a new set of TV adverts aimed squarely at highlighting the deficiencies of the iPhone 14 Pro compared to the Pixel 7 Pro. The Pixel Fold also makes a cameo appearance ahead of its full release later this year.

Launched in September 2022, the Ryzen 5 7600X is a mid-range chip featuring AMD’s latest Zen 4 CPU architecture. Coupled with architectural improvements and a boost clock of 5.3 GHz, the processor has speedy performance and can even trump the 12th gen Intel Core i9-12900K in gaming.

According to reports, Samsung plans to release Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus tablets, not just flagship Galaxy Tab S9 models. Seemingly, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series will arrive alongside another Fan Edition device too, the Galaxy S23 FE.

Unreleased first-party accessories for the Pixel Tablet have been spotted in Google code. As rumoured, Google has created a keyboard and stylus, both listed as 'for Pixel Tablet' accessories.

Buoyed by recent wider adoption of its open-source NACS charging system by GM, Ford, and others, Tesla's network of Superchargers is worth at least $40 billion, say analysts. Tesla will remain the dominant EV player in the US until at least 2027, too.