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Alpine has shared details about its A290_ẞ (A290_beta) compact hot hatch that is set to launch in 2024 and compete with the likes of the Golf GTI, Abarth 500e, and Mini Cooper SE. The A290_ẞ is a dual-motor front-wheel-drive sporty hatchback concept based on the Renault 5, but with a few unique design cues and a central driver's seat.

Fisker's Ocean crossover has received a major makeover thanks to 33-inch wheels, a suspension upgrade, and underbody protection for improved off-road performance. The package will be available for any all-wheel-drive Ocean SUVs by the end of 2023.

FREEDARE has announced that it will bring its new option in electrified mobility to Indiegogo later in May 2023. The start-up describes it as "the world's first smart fat tire e-bike", which seems to mean the multi-terrain IP5X two-wheeler comes with battery management, theft detection and route-planning via its own smartphone app. Its range, comfort and early-bird prices are also now being hyped ahead of its debut.

One of the more value-oriented 14-inch business laptops with a decent CPU and reasonable amount of memory has now received a considerable discount as Lenovo is apparently starting to clear its inventory of the second generation ThinkPad L14.

The OPPO Reno10 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is an upcoming Android smartphone series flagship that will be sold in two different colors, according to a famous leaker. Their latest post also purports to show the device's all-new camera hump, and in the wild this time. It seems to contain a high-end lens type, hinting at a new premium spec for the otherwise mid-range handset.

The Pixel 7a has yet to be announced by Google - however, it already somehow has listings on the online US marketplace Swappa. The popular source of second-hand smartphones has a page for the new mid-range handset, which, furthermore, has multiple listings for allegedly in-hand units. They all drop similar strong hints as to the 7a's specs and color options ahead of their official reveal.

Powkiddy is now selling its X55 gaming handheld directly. While a third-party retailer priced the Powkiddy X55 at just under US$150, Powkiddy has listed the same device for over 40% less.

Xiaomi has now revealed full pricing for the POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro, global versions of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Redmi K60, respectively. Thus, both models should deliver excellent performance, as well as comparable camera hardware and 120 Hz AMOLED displays.

The US$799 Voigtlander NOKTON 55 mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens that was announced back in February has finally been properly unveiled and is available for pre-order. The Nikon F-mount lens is just the latest in a long line of vintage-inspired manual lenses to hit the market. Pre-orders are open at B&H Photo in the US, and at a number of European vendors.

Tecno has now confirmed a switch to a pointedly distinctive rear camera housing in its latest Camon-series smartphones. It houses a combination of 64MP and 2MP shooters in the new 20, 20 Pro and 20 Pro 5G variants, only upgrading to a 50MP+108MP+2MP set-up in the flagship 20 Premier. The 5G-capable members of this new family are also the first Android devices to launch with the "new" MediaTek Dimensity 8050 processor.

The DTRe Stella electric flat-tracker motorcycle features an 11 kW motor and is available as both a street version with all the necessary road-going equipment and a stripped-back, dirt-ready version for weekend fun. A 3 kW external charger takes the batteries on the Stella to 100% in just over an hour. Topping out at just 101 kg (~223 lbs), the Stella is aimed squarely at the weekend warrior rather than the daily commuter.

The VanMoof S4 and X4 e-bikes have been revealed; the bicycles are launching in the US and EU in May and will arrive in the UK in June. The new models have a top assistance speed of 20 mph (~32 kph) and can travel up to 87 miles (~140 km) on a single charge. You can control various features via an app, and anti-theft tools include GSM location tracking and a rear wheel lock.

P16v instead of P15v: One of the last ThinkPad models that still used 16:9 models makes the transition to 16:10. Part of this transition is a completely new design. The new ThinkPad P16v looks very similar to the ThinkPad P16, with top base hinges and a dual fan cooling system. The ThinkPad P16v is also upgraded to Ada GPUs.

Huawei has launched the P60 Pro globally. While the smartphone packs plenty of flagship hardware, it has a high starting price. Specifically, Huawei has priced the P60 Pro at €1,199 with 256 GB of storage, or €1,399 if you want a 512 GB option.

Best Buy US is currently offering US$130 off the VIZIO 65-in Class MQ6 Series 4K QLED HDR Smart TV. The device supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG and has various gaming features. You can control the TV via an app or voice commands and cast content via AirPlay or Chromecast.

UGREEN has launched the PowerRoam 1200 portable powerstation in the US and EU. The lower capacity PowerRoam 600 is also now available in the US, launching in the EU earlier this year. The 1200 model has up to 2,500W power and 13 ports, including 100W USB-C, and can be recharged using solar panels.

Full European pricing has leaked for the Pixel Tablet, Google's return to releasing tablets after a period of absence. Not only will the Pixel Tablet retail for more than Apple's entry-level iPad, but it will also cost more than the cheapest iPad Air configuration. The Pixel Tablet could prove more versatile thanks to its bundled docking station, though.

A new leak says the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti will launch in two models, one with 8 GB VRAM and the other with 16 GB. The former is expected to hit shelves in May, while the latter goes on sale in July.

Lenovo is releasing an updated 2023 workstation portfolio. While the T series based P14s and P16s receive a upgrade to the Ampere based RTX A500, ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 and P16 Gen 2 will feature Ada Lovelace chips. Apart from the new GPUs, there are new screen options, an increased amount of RAM and PCIe 5 SSDs for the P16.

Huawei is preparing to release new flagship smartwatches under the Watch 4 series. Expected to arrive in three variants split between the Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro, the Watch 4 series will receive a Chinese release later this month. Based on initial teasers, the company may launch the Watch 4 series globally soon, too.

The subscriber count of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink satellite Internet service has now hit 1.5 million globally and its users report higher service satisfaction than those with fixed broadband. The Starlink speeds in North America have been increasing in the past two quarters, too.

Garmin has filed three devices with the TLS in Singapore. Two of the devices are listed as GPS Golf smartwatches with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity; these could be successors to the Approach S62. The final product is a Handheld GPS device, already released in the US as the GPSMAP 67.

The Casio G-SHOCK MOVE DWH5600 smartwatch can now be pre-ordered in the US. The wearable allows you to track your heart rate and blood oxygen level, with a connection to a smartphone permitting GPS tracking. Other features include a MIP LED display and solar charging.

Tesla is releasing the latest FSD Beta v11.4 update to employees and Elon Musk said that the changes are so numerous that it should really be called v12. The FSD Beta v12, however, will be 'end to end AI,' while Tesla is mulling an FSD trial option.

Leveraging the mature 3D NAND processes that are used in today's most advanced SSD storage devices, Neo Semiconductor's 3D X-DRAM technology can offer 128 Gb capacity per chip, which is 8x the capacity of current DDR5 2D DRAM solutions.

Tesla's investments in Texas just grew with the largest refinery for EV battery-grade lithium in North America. Elon Musk rode the Cybertruck to announce the long-rumored refinery on the Gulf Coast, and said that it will be ready to make lithium for the batteries of one million electric vehicles next year.

A well-renowned industry analyst says the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature 6.2x and 6.8x-inch screens (value of x to be revealed later), along with a higher aspect ratio and thinner bezels.

ArtraLab has announced the NONIKKOR-MC f/1.4 35 mm full-frame lens for three popular lens mounts. The NONIKKOR-MC comes in two flavours inspired by the Nikkor 35 mm designs from the 1960's and 1980's. Retro camera and lens designs have been hot for a few years, and ArtraLab already has a catalogue of competent manual lenses.

(Update: RTX 4080 model also discounted) Even with its steepest discount to date, the 16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 7 remains a sinfully expensive RTX 4090 gaming laptop that is worth consideration for demanding high-end gamers with a large budget of almost US$3,000.

Although it has been around since early November 2020, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X processor is still a worthy choice for the well-established AM4 socket thanks to the good deals usually available. Those interested can get this chip on Amazon for US$239.99, thanks to a 47% discount applied to the US$449 retail price.

Dell has launched an upgrade to the XPS 13 Plus 9320. The laptop is now available with both Intel 12th gen Alder Lake and 13th gen Raptor Lake options up to the Core i7-1370P. The current configuration on Dell's website with a Core i7-1360P starts from US$1,399.

Qualcomm has announced that it intends to augment its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology by acquiring the company Autotalks, a company with "expertise" in the same area. The chip-maker intends to enhance its Snapdragon Digital Chassis chips with new safety solutions, which might find buyers such as Volkswagen.

The Vivo X90s is an allegedly upcoming Android smartphone now tipped to be the brand's first to use the equally impending Dimensity 9200 Plus (or 9200+) processor. Its latest leaks also purport to specify Wi-Fi 7, 120W charging and an AMOLED display for the device. However, its status as an interim class-leader might be blown out of the water by a subsequent flagship with an even better chip upgrade.

iQOO's supposedly inaugural Pad is also now tipped to launch as an Android tablet with the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus (or 9000+) SoC. The platform might give the first-gen slate an edge over its potential rivals from OnePlus or even iQOO's own parent company Vivo. On that note, it may also stand to boast a (nearly) unique aspect-ratio and a display with a top refresh rate for its category.

The POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro have debuted in the UAE, shortly before their global releases. The POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro share many features, including their four cameras. The POCO F5 Pro has a few advantages over the POCO F5 though, such as wireless charging support, a higher resolution display and a more powerful SoC.

Fengmi has launched a pre-sale event for its Laser TV C3 in China. The 4K ultra short throw projector can cast images up to 200-in (~508 cm) wide with up to 400 nits brightness. Other features of the device include support for HDR10+, MEMC and two built-in 15W speakers. Plus, the Formovie projector is compatible with the Xiaomi Mijia smart home system.

Case designs for the Galaxy Z Flip5 have started appearing online, roughly two months before Samsung is anticipated to announce its fifth-generation foldable. As expected, the Galaxy Z FLip5 has an unusual cover display, with a tabbed look that does not cover all the space available.

All key specifications for the Pixel Tablet are now known, courtesy of a substantial retailer leak. Amazon Japan has not only confirmed more specifications about the Pixel Tablet, but it has also showcased availability and launch pricing.

Anker has discounted its 565 USB-C Hub (11-in-1) in the US, offering up to 39% off the original retail price. You can use the device to add various ports to your laptop, including 4K HDMI and 4K DisplayPort for dual monitor connection. Other features include 10 Gbps USB-C and USB-A, alongside 85W pass-through charging.

According to reports, Google is finalising the development of two new smartwatches. Reputedly, Google plans to release a second-generation Pixel Watch, currently thought of as the Pixel Watch 2. A child-friendly smartwatch is also expected to land this autumn too but under the Fitbit brand.

Small laptops with strong hardware are no longer a rarity. While the Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED nonetheless stands out in certain respects, not all of them are positive.

Despite the 16-inch format, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 can be considered a mobile laptop because of its compact size, low weight, and very good battery life. In addition, it offers an AMOLED display in the work-friendly 16:10 format (2,880 x 1,800 pixels) and a powerful Core i5.

The first Fisker Ocean electric SUV has been delivered just weeks after the company started to ramp up production. Fisker plans to produce over 40,000 units of its Ocean SUV in 2023, just two years after the unique electric vehicle was announced in 2021.

The arguably most reasonable configuration of the Surface Pro 9 is now back on sale for US$1,299 on Amazon, which is one of the lowest price thus far for the latest iteration in Microsoft's prestigious line of Windows tablets.

HTC's upcoming addition to its U series of smartphones is tipped to launch with what might be the highest-end collection of specs the once-iconic Android brand has gotten together as of late. Then again, they are still distinctly sub-flagship in nature, depicted as packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7-series chipset and a relatively pedestrian battery capacity into an arguably last-gen build.

Released in late August 2022 and available in 2 TB and 1 TB sizes, the PlayStation 5-compatible WD Black SN850 PCIe NVMe SSD has list prices of US$299.99 and US$179.99 on Amazon. Thankfully, the ongoing 33% discount makes this storage solution available to those interested for US$199.99 and US$119.99.

Apple is once again tipped to produce its inaugural Ultra-class iPhone in 2023, with this alleged new 15-series flagship turning up in dummy form on a popular tech YouTube channel. It may be slightly narrower and thicker than the 14 Pro Max it is tipped to replace, and also incorporate all of the subtle rumored updates that could make it the most significant upgrade for several generations - except for one.

The 33-year-old Adam Michael Fresquez approached the shooter sitting in his Tesla at a full Supercharger station, and was first maced then shot several times after an altercation. Upon leaving the scene in another Tesla, the perpetrator called 911 and turned himself in, but an investigation if the argument was over a charging stall is still ongoing.

Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin has started production of new Model Y versions, both in terms of battery supplier, and when it comes to the colors the electric SUV is available in. The Midnight Cherry Red Model Y has made a cameo, as is a standard range version with the safer BYD blade LFP battery.

Goertek predicts that extended, mixed and/or augmented reality (XR/MR/AR) is ready to take over, through the medium of the glasses it helps other companies to make. To this end, the OEM also now asserts that smartwatch-like devices will be best to pair with and control this eyewear of the future. It has presented a reference "smart bracelet" demonstrating the high-speed, high-precision connectivity that this combination might need to work.