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Acer has introduced the Predator Triton 16 in addition to the previously announced Triton 14 and Triton 17 X variants. The Predator Triton 16 offers Intel 13th gen Raptor Lake-H CPU options and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU together with a 240 Hz 1600p IPS G-Sync display. Acer uses liquid metal as the thermal interface material for the CPU.

Logitech has unveiled the Logi Dock Flex, a docking station designed for hot desking offices. Due to launch later this year, the gadget connects to your laptop via USB-C with up to 100W power and has a further six USB ports for peripherals. Plus, the device has an 8-in (~203 mm) screen to show whether the desk is free or booked.

The Anker 556 USB-C Hub (8-in-1, USB4) has arrived in the UK and EU and launched in the US earlier this year. The gadget provides 85W pass-through charging and 40 Gbps bandwidth to your laptop via the upstream USB4 port. Plus, you can connect dual displays at a maximum 4K@60Hz resolution.

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is one of the best Android smartphones in 2023 that is - at least currently - only available via import. Even though the Chinese version makes some compromises in the LTE bands, importing the Xiaomi smartphone might still be worth it.

The AGON Q24G2A/BK is AOC's latest small gaming monitor. Equipped with a 23.8-inch IPS panel, the AOC AGON Q24G2A/BK combines a native 1440p resolution with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response times (GtG). The new gaming monitor has a three-sided frameless bezel design too, among other features.

The Alienware m15 R7 with an 8-core Ryzen 7 6800H CPU and an RTX 3070 Ti GPU is currently going for US$915 off the list price. In addition to capable hardware, the laptop comes with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and 1 TB of PCIe storage both of which are upgradable.

Anker has launched its 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) in the UK and EU. The device has a 100W Thunderbolt 4 upstream port and can connect to up to four displays via Thunderbolt, HDMI and DisplayPort. Plus, you can charge two smaller gadgets via 30W USB-C ports.

Anker has launched its 564 USB-C Docking Station (10-in-1) in the US. The gadget provides 100W power to the host device and can fast charge a second device at 30W via USB-C. The device allows you to connect to three 4K displays, and other ports include USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Acer is upgrading its Swift Edge 16 premium business laptop ahead of Computex 2023. The Acer Swift Edge 16 features AMD Ryzen 7040 APUs with up to Radeon 780M graphics and a 16:10 120 Hz WQXGA+ OLED panel among other features. Acer has also equipped the Swift Edge 16 with a QHD 1440p webcam and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Being rejected in early 2022, Elon Musk's brain-implant initiative, Neuralink, has finally managed to secure FDA's approval. Thanks to this step, the road to the first-in-human clinical trial is now open. Recruitment is not open yet, but more information on this matter should become available soon.

With the CIVI 3, Xiaomi has created a new mid-range model that is available with more memory than many flagships. Not only is the CIVI 3 also the first smartphone to launch with the Dimensity 8200 Ultra, but it is also Xiaomi's first smartphone with a 4K selfie camera.

Dell has now put the highly-rated XPS 13 9315 on sale for US$200 off the list price that can be increased further through a coupon code. Aside from the lack of a diverse port selection and almost zero upgradability, the machine is overall excellent with good CPU performance for day-to-day tasks and extended battery life.

Garmin is edging ever nearer to launching the Epix 2 Pro series, one of two upcoming flagship smartwatch launches. Now, a Dutch retailer has listed one of Garmin's various Epix 2 Pro models, confirming several new features in the process.

Leica has officially unveiled the Q3 camera as the latest iteration of its compact full-frame mirrorless line-up. The fixed-lens body offers the same Summilux 28 mm F/1.7 wide-angle lens, but updates the sensor to a 60-MP BSI CMOS sensor from the 50-MP unit in the Leica Q2. The third-generation Q camera also features significant improvements to the autofocus and video feature sets.

Samsung Display has revealed a new OLED display that includes integrated sensor technology embedded within the panel itself. The panel can authenticate via a fingerprint, but also measure heart rate, blood pressure and stress levels.

NIO has debuted the 2024 ES6 compact electric SUV in China with new battery options, AWD, and a lower price. The entry level version of the new ES6 delivers a claimed 490 km (~305 miles) of range, while higher spec options see the range expectations jump significantly. NIO also promised that future revisions to the ES6 will feature its new 150-kWh semi-solid-state battery pack.

Despite its very recent release, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB graphics card has reportedly already been subject to a price cut by one retailer. In addition, it appears the RTX 4060 Ti has also been spurned in the key Japanese market with sales looking lethargic at the moment. The current SKU comes with just 8 GB of VRAM, with a 16 GB variant planned for a July launch.

The Panasonic Lumix G85 hybrid Micro Four Thirds camera is available at a 22% discount on Amazon. The Lumix 85 is a formerly-premium Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera targeted at photography, but its rich feature set makes it a great option for video, especially for those looking to pack light. Compared to something like a full-frame camera system, the Lumix G85 and its compatible M4/3 lenses are far more compact.

RGNT Motorcycles and Crooked Customs have revealed an aggressive custom all-electric scrambler project called the E-Type that oozes classic scrambler energy. The E-Type is a RGNT No.1 Scrambler SE that's been chopped, raised, and reorganised to make it look much more rugged while maintaining the practical range and performance of the original.

Details about a OnePlus 12 engineering prototype have emerged online, courtesy of a renowned leaker. Purportedly, OnePlus is targeting camera upgrades for its next-generation flagship, as well as the adoption of Qualcomm's future Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

The first real images of the inside of the Tesla Cybertruck have emerged, and they seem to tell a story of a company that's more focussed on image than vehicles that make sense. Not only are there massive blind spots, but the vast dashboard and bare-bones design raise some questions about practicality.

The 5.1 soundbar from JBL features truly wireless satellite speakers with an integrated battery that lasts for 10 hours and saves busy home theater enthusiasts the time-consuming installation of traditional wired surround speakers for the rear channels.

Filings at SIRIM in Malaysia have appeared for the upcoming Garmin Venu 3 and Venu 3S smartwatches. Little is known about the wearables, which could feature the new Garmin ECG app, used to detect an irregular heart rhythm. The new watches are unlikely to launch ahead of the Epix 2 Pro and Fenix 7 Pro models.

Decathlon has discounted its High Frame Electric City Bike Elops 900 in EU countries, including the Netherlands and France. The e-bike has a top assistance speed of 25 kph (~16 mph) and a range of up to 70 km (~43 miles). Other features include a Suntour suspension fork, display and USB charging port.

Carl Pei has told Forbes in an interview that the Nothing Phone (2) will launch globally in July and will arrive in the United States at the same time. He also confirms the smartphone will pack a 4,700 mAh battery.

ZeroZero touts its new Hover X1 as the smallest, most light-weight camera drone in the world - or on Indiegogo, at least. It has debuted on the crowdfunding platform today (May 25, 2023), and has accrued over eight times its original goal already. It is rated to "take your footage to the next level" with pre-programmed aerial shot modes for its up-to-2.7K video.

Ulefone has previewed the second smartphone to rock the brand's "loudest ever" rear-facing speaker - with "Infinite Halo" RGB lighting this time. The Armor 21 also upgrades to a 120Hz display, a night-vision rear camera and an IR blaster. It is currently hyped with an upcoming early-bird offer that might help it undercut its predecessor for a limited time.

Initial indications from a reliable leaker suggest that Xiaomi will pitch the Xiaomi 13 Ultra among this year's most expensive smartphones when it launches globally. Supposedly, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will retail in Europe for nearly 90% more than in China, with a 75% uplift for the reputed sole 512 GB variant.

OPPO has announced updated models for its mid-range Reno series of Android smartphones graced with charging and rear camera upgrades across the board. These specs are headlined by the new, MariSilicon X-enhanced, high-res zoom lens found in the 10 Pro+ flagship variant. Then again, the OEM was so busy with these new optics that it forgot about updating most of its internal specs.

The Garmin Public Beta Version 15.19 update is currently rolling out to eligible Forerunner 945 LTE wearables. The software is a release candidate, meaning a public launch of the update is on the horizon. The new Beta version is almost identical to v15.16 and v15.12, bringing a new Sensor Hub Update.

The Garmin Beta Version 25.88 update for Fenix 6, Enduro and MARQ smartwatches is now available. The new software must be installed manually, with an OTA version of the update coming soon. Version 25.88 brings two bug fixes to the wearables, solving problems encountered during activities.

Zepp Health has filed two new round smartwatches with the FCC in the US, which could be for Amazfit GTR 5 series wearables. The documents show that both watches support Bluetooth connectivity, and one model also supports Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi smartwatch has a 440 mAh battery and a 45 mm (~1.77-in) wide watch face.

The new driver package released by Nvidia yesterday delivers full support for the new GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU alongside DLSS 3, Reflex, ray tracing, and other optimizations for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, a title that launches today. There is also support for 2 new G-Sync Compatible gaming monitors and 7 Optimal Settings presets.

Unlike the Full HD model of the Xgimi Horizon, the Pro version we recently reviewed is capable of projecting sharp 4K images. But we were quite annoyed by the need to use Google during the initial setup.

TCL integrates the latest inkjet printed OLED advancements in a foldable package that also acts as a multimedia table. The OLED screen comes with 8K resolution and is rated for at least 100,000 folds.

Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 1003H has surfaced in PugetBench's Lightroom Classic test. The 14th gen CPU seems to be only slightly ahead of a Whiskey Lake Core i7-8665U in this benchmark, but this is likely due to it being an early engineering sample.

Introduced last year, the Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop with model number RZ09-0421NED3-R3U1 sports an Intel Core i7-12800H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics, and a fast 240 Hz QHD display. Now, thanks to a generous 33% discount, it can be acquired for US$1,999.99 instead of US$2,999.99.

The RTX 4060 Ti is the direct successor to the RTX 3060 Ti. Although the Lovelace GPU offers a meaningful bump in rasterization performance at 1080p, it reportedly fails to provide a decent enough pure rasterization performance uplift at high resolutions like 1440p and 4K owing to a few questionable decisions by NVIDIA like the narrow bus width.

For the grand finale of Sony's latest showcase, the gaming behemoth shows a ten-minute video of action-packed gameplay of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive Spider-Man 2. However, PlayStation fans who are waiting for a precise release date have been disappointed once again.

Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Assassin's Creed Mirage will be playable on October 12, 2023. It is available on previous and current-gen consoles, PC and Ubisoft+. Those who pre-order the game get a bonus quest.

Sony has announced it is working on a cloud-based gaming handheld called Project Q. It has an 8-inch 1080p screen and a DualSense-shaped controller complete with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

The 14-inch mobile workstation originally carried an extremely high official price tag of more than US$3,000, but thanks to a significant discount, a well-equipped configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 is now available for just US$709.

Mobvoi has made its latest premium smartwatch official today (May 24, 2023). The TicWatch 5 Pro is a brand first in that it has a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset and a physical crown. It is rated for up to 80 hours of battery life thanks to an "ultra-low-power" dual-layer display set-up. The Pro 5 also supports 100 or more "professional" work-out modes within its Wear OS 3-based UI.

Canon's latest EOS camera announcement comes by way of the EOS R100 that aims to fill the gap in the low-end of the market. The EOS R100 is basically a value-engineered EOS R50. The resulting camera body is a simple affair, reminiscent of the Canon EOS Digital Rebel bodies of old. Gone is the flip-out touch screen, wealth of buttons on the back, and high-speed burst modes. On the positive side, the EOS R100 is quite affordable, coming in at US$200 less than the R50

Fujifilm has announced the X-S20 at the Bangkok X Summit as the follow-up to the popular X-S10 camera. Fujifilm is pitching the X-S20 as an ultimate travel camera — coming in at just 491 g (1.08 lbs) — that strikes a balance between power, compactness, and features. The sensor remains the same, while an updated X-Processor 5 adds a number of nifty new video and photography features and improves the autofocus capabilities significantly.

At its annual Build conference, Microsoft announced several new AI features coming to Windows 11. First of these is Windows Copilot, which is a ChatGPT interface right on the desktop to help with productivity. Other developer-focused features include a dedicated Dev Home dashboard with support for creating virtual Dev Drives, an AI Hub in the Microsoft Store, and RGB Dynamic Lighting integration in Windows Settings.

The RTX 4060 Ti is now up for sale at an MSRP of US$400. However, per the latest information from Moore’s Law Is Dead, the sales of the GPU could be very low based on pre-launch data from the leaker’s retail sources. Furthermore, the RTX 4060 Ti stock at launch is reportedly similar to the RTX 4080 launch supply.

The Retro Pixel Pocket is a new 3-inch gaming handheld with a minimalist aesthetic. Designed by Funnyplaying to look like a Game Boy Pocket, the Retro Pixel Pocket utilises an Allwinner A64 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and a 720p display, among other features.

UDOO is now selling the Vision X5 and Vision X7, a pair of single-board computers (SBCs) powered by Intel processors. Also equipped with Windows, the pair should be suitable for Edge AI applications.

BMW has just announced the latest addition to its line-up of all-electric vehicles — the BMW i5. This latest BMW electric sedan bridges the gap between the sporty i4 and the ultra-premium i7, and it will be available as both the RWD i5 eDrive40 and the dual-motor AWD i5 M60 xDrive. Pre-orders for the electric BMW i5 are open, and deliveries are expected to start in October 2023.