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High-quality Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra renders have been leaked by OnLeaks. The flagship tablet's design is mostly identical to that of its predecessor, complete with an S-Pen silo, a notched display, a pogo-pin connector and two rear cameras.

Although the details regarding the shipment date, hardware setup choices, and prices are still unknown, Minisforum has officially unveiled the Venus UM780 Pro and UM790 Pro mini PCs. The first one sports an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, while the other comes with a Ryzen 9 7940HS inside. Both feature a new cooling system.

Apple has taken the unusual step of previewing features coming to iOS 17 ahead of its expected announcement at WWDC 2023. The new features are focused on enhancing accessibility for users with disabilities with Apple flexing its AI prowess in the process.

It appears GPU sales in the German market are experiencing a considerable slowdown. According to TechEpiphany’s data compiled by 3DCenter, MindFactory’s total GPU unit volume of the 19th week of 2023 came in at 2,775 which represents a 22% decline compared to the 2022 annual average and a stark 38% fall vs the 15th week of the current year.

Available on Amazon in no less than 9 sizes that range between 120 GB and 4 TB, the PNY CS900 SATA III SSD is now discounted between 12% (480 GB) and 40% (120 GB). This drive ships with a 7 to 9.5 mm spacer. All orders come with 90 days of Amazon Music Unlimited (only applicable to new subscribers).

Call2Recycle and PeopleForBikes have partnered to create a new e-bike battery recycling program for the US called Hungry for Batteries. The recycling program aims to keep harmful and potentially dangerous lithium-ion batteries out of landfills. The recycling program has 52 industry participants and over 1,800 battery drop-off locations.

Peak Design has announced the Micro Clutch hand strap for mirrorless cameras on Kickstarter. The strap aims to supplement the grip on mirrorless camera bodies that have, over time, become rather compact and difficult to hold onto. The grip is made of a chemical resistant hypalon rubber with microfibre padding, and it mounts to both the strap eyelets and an aluminium plate that attached to the camera base.

In another round of noteworthy discounts, the 1TB and 2TB versions of the DRAM-less WD Black SN770 have now been put on sale on Amazon, which offers the lowest prices ever for the well-performing PCIe 4.0 SSD that is suitable for most gamers and owners of a modern laptop.

SmallRig has announced its Cage Kit for the Canon PowerShot V10 mere days after Canon launched its point-and-shoot camera aimed at video creators on the go. Shipping on May 31, the SmallRig kit for the V10 encases Canon's tiny camera in a fibre-reinforced plastic body and affords the diminutive camera a surprising amount of flexibility via its ample accessory and camera mounting options.

Panasonic's full-frame mirrorless Lumix S5 is at a 30-day low on Amazon. The 24.2-MP hybrid camera and Lumix S 20-60 mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens are on sale for US$500 less than the regular price. With five-axis in-body image stabilisation, 12-bit video, and a host of photography features, the Lumix S5 is a stellar option for small-scale hybrid shooters with a focus on video performance.

Logitech has announced European and UK pricing for the G Cloud, its 7-inch gaming handheld based on the Snapdragon 720G. Despite always having the G Cloud on sale in the US, Logitech has decided to sell the device for about as much as a Steam Deck in Europe and the UK.

Motorola has now confirmed the global launch date for its next-generation foldable smartphones. Rumoured to be the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra, the pair have now been seen in more leaked official images showcasing the utility of the latter's huge cover display.

According to a new report, Apple will release all iPhone 15 models with 48 MP primary cameras. Reputedly, the basic iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will receive a new triple-stacked camera sensor aimed at capturing more light to improve image quality.

OPPO is now believed to launch its latest Reno-series Android smartphones on a certain date in May 2023. The devices are projected to pack typical mid-range specs into new packages, with most genuine upgrades reserved for the higher-end Pro and Pro+ models. Then again, the vanilla model may be able to graduate to faster charging and triple rear cameras in 2023.

NIO and Shell have opened Europe's first EV battery swap station in the Netherlands. The battery swap station is capable of performing 312 swaps per day despite only taking up the same space as a double garage. In contrast, Tesla Superchargers taking up the same area can charge around 40 vehicles in 24 hours.

Syntech has introduced its VR Elite accessory for Meta Quest 2 owners via Amazon. It is rated to enhance comfort and stability while wearing the headset by acting as an extra strap, and also integrates an external battery pack. Accordingly, the 2023 Red Dot Design Award-winning accessory may add up to six hours of extra game-play while providing potentially improved balance and control in headset-based gaming.

Philips is on the verge of releasing the Evnia 25M2N3200W, a 24.5-inch gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 1080p native resolution. The Evnia 25M2N3200W will be available later this month in multiple markets, including in the Eurozone for €219.

Garmin has issued a new beta build for the Venu 2 series. Rolling out as Beta Version 13.14, the update contains ANT+ improvements, as well as bug fixes and other changes.

Philips continues to expand its Evnia gaming monitor. The Evnia 25M2N5200P has a fast IPS panel with 1 ms response times that also delivers 400 nits peak brightness. Philips combines the bright panel with a 280 Hz refresh rate and numerous ports, among other features.

Apparently, Google has developed more innovations for Wear OS 4 than it initially announced. Not only will this year's update bring cloud backups to the Wear OS platform, but it will also introduce animated tiles, plus various gold and health-focused improvements.

Virtual reality (VR) is touted to take a player to new dimensions of gaming - right up until it does it literally and increases the risk of crashing back into real reality, or its very real walls, obstacles and personal possessions, that is. Virtuix claims to be able to solve these problems with a version of its Omni "VR treadmill" for the home, creating a space in which a user can move freely and safely with less danger to or from the non-gaming world.

Google has now confirmed that server issues were the reason behind some Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series units overheating and experiencing excessive battery drain. Google has pushed changes to the Google app remotely, with no end-user action required.

For now, only select mobile-grade processors will feature the AI XDNA IPUs. AMD is considering IPUs for desktop and server CPUs some time in the next three years, not before software support sees clear expansion.

Tesla has filed a notice seeking regulatory approval in China to expand its sprawling Shanghai Gigafactory to boost production by 40% and add a production line for pouch cells. The added capacity would produce 20,000 amp-hours of pouch cells per year, but the company's intentions are unclear, since Elon Musk has previously sworn off the technology over safety concerns.

Not long after the official unveiling of this upcoming electric car's list of specs, images of the 2024 Mini Cooper Electric interior surface online, thanks to CAR Magazine. The snapshots reveal a circular touchscreen similar to the original concept, with a set of old-school climate controls below.

Anker has discounted its 737 Charger (GaNPrime 120W), with 34% off in the US and a 25% discount in the UK, alongside a free gift. The accessory allows you to charge three devices simultaneously via USB-C and USB-A ports. The USB-C has a maximum output of 100W, and Dynamic Power Distribution optimizes charging when multiple ports are in use.

The TCL 2023 Smart S Class TVs are now available in the US. The lineup includes the S2, S3 and S4 models, ranging in size from 32 to 85-in, starting from US$169.99. The range-topping S4 is a 4K Ultra HD TV with Dolby Vision and Dolby Audio support. All new models run on Google TV OS, with Google Assistant voice commands and Chromecast.

A South Korean media outlet says Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked will be held on July 26 in Seoul. Products announced at the event will be available for purchase on August 11.

The 2023 TCL QLED Q Class TV lineup has been launched in the US. The range features a 98-in QM8 model, with 2,000 nits peak brightness and Mini LED with 2,300 local dimming zones. All TVs use Google TV OS, allowing you to control the devices with Google Assistant voice commands.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is now going for US$650 off at Best Buy for the Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6800S configuration. The laptop is highly rated with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Best Buy and for good reason, as it is both portable and powerful.

The Public Beta Version 15.16 is rolling out to eligible Forerunner 945 LTE smartwatches. The update is identical to the v15.12 update, which was halted due to several issues. The latest software brings new features, including Wrist-Based Running Dynamics and suggested cycling workouts.

Although the discount to US$2,999 may still feel steep for an RTX 4070 laptop, the XPS 17 does include premium features like a 17-inch 4K touchscreen, quad-speaker setup and a sturdy chassis made of CNC machined aluminum and carbon fiber. This configuration also packs 32 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage.

MediaTek has reportedly joined forces with Nvidia to develop mobile GPUs for smartphones. One could get to see it in action as early as 2024 alongside the Dimensity 9400.

The Lenovo YOGA 5000s smart projector has been teased in China. The compact projector will have an adjustable brightness feature allowing daytime viewing. It is unclear how the new model will differ from the older Lenovo YOGA 5000, a 1080p projector with up to 1,500 ANSI lumens brightness.

Garmin has discounted the Venu Sq smartwatch in the US; discounts of up to 41% are currently available at the Garmin online store, Best Buy and Amazon. The GPS watch has health tracking features like heart rate and blood oxygen level tracking. You can also use the wearable to make contactless payments and receive smart notifications.

The Nothing Phone (2) has made its Geekbench debut, scoring 1,253 and 3,833 in the benchmark. It packs 12 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon SoC, which could be the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Unveiled at the end of 2022 with a list price of US$1,499.99, the 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G85SB QD-OLED curved gaming monitor (model number LS34BG850SNXZA) is now available for US$1,299.99 via both Amazon and Samsung US. Its highlights include a 175 Hz refresh rate, a minimum response time of 0.03 ms, HDR True Black 400, and more.

Jensen Huang received compensation for his role as Nvidia president and CEO totaling US$21.356 million for Fiscal 2023. Astonishingly, the executive could have actually earned almost US$25 million if Team Green had met all its sales targets for the year. However, a “tough 2022” meant that Huang had to settle for a few dollars less.

Believe it or not, but HTC still has some skin in the smartphone game. The company has taken to its Twitter account to tease the previously leaked U23 Pro 5G, which is set to be unveiled on May 18. The new smartphone is a mid-range device, but it looks to be linked in some way to HTC's VR efforts with Viverse branding included as part of the announcement.

With Apple's rumored "Reality Pro" MR headset unveiling just around the corner, it has surfaced that Apple has registered a new trademark for "xrOS". The unveiling of the headset and its new operating system is expected to take place at Apple's WWDC 2023 event coming next month, where developers will be able to get their hands on the device for the first time and begin conceiving of new apps they can create for it.

Oppo has shuttered its custom silicon team, according to a Chinese news report. The news is said to have come as a shock to employees with the team continuing to advertise for new staff as recently as the past two weeks. Oppo had been developing custom MariSilicon image signal processors (ISPs) for its devices in an attempt to differentiate their phones from the competition, however it appears the company's management no longer believes the added cost is warranted.

A sign of the times, Volvo's Polestar performance division has announced that it has cut production targets by 20,000 units for the 2023 model year, while production for the Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 electric vehicles are both delayed to the first half of 2024. Volvo has also announced a 10% reduction in jobs in an effort to cut costs, despite 25% growth in the global EV market in Q1 of 2023.

The Pro1 neck fan is comfortable to wear and it can last for several hours on a full charge, but be prepared for some audible fan noise on higher settings. The model is currently on sale for $78 USD after applying the coupon code at checkout.

Owners of old Model S and Model X electric vehicles have filed a lawsuit in San Francisco over claims that forced software updates have had negative effects on the performance of the batteries in their vehicles. The updates in question allegedly cut the range on several older Tesla units by up to 20%, causing some to seek out expensive battery replacements. Other owners turned to third parties to restore the original battery range, presumably by flashing an older firmware onto the vehicle's computer.

Tesla is nearing a production run of its new 2023 Model 3 facelift with more streamlined headlights and bumper design as well as a more minimalistic interior. It has applied for taking out some of the present Fremont production lines, indicating that the new Highland refresh launch may be fast approaching.

A relatively small but certainly welcome 7% discount makes the Acer Nitro 16 configuration with an RTX 4070 a reasonable choice for impatient gamers who cannot wait for the inevitable price drops that these 2023 gaming laptops will eventually experience.

The Panasonic Lumix GH6 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera has become a favourite for video producers and hybrid photographers that need something small and powerful. With five-axis IBIS, 10-bit 4K video recording, and an abundance of lightweight, quality lenses, it's easy to see why the GH6 makes for such an attractive all-round camera — especially at US$1,697.99 on Amazon and B&H Photo.

The spacious 2.5-inch SATA SSD from the reputable American storage specialist is slowly approaching the US$200 price mark as Best Buy has reintroduced the steepest discount thus far for the 4TB variant of the popular Crucial MX500.

FriendlyELEC is now selling the NanoPC-T6, its latest single-board computer. The NanoPC-T6 features the Rockchip RK3588, which FriendlyELEC complements with 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM. The FriendlyELEC NanoPC-T6 is available from US$100 with plenty of ports and expansion options.

Amazon US has taken US$450 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 in a new deal. Bringing the foldable down to as little as US$1,349.99, the deal also takes US$450 off 512 GB variants.