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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.

Thanks to a noteworthy discount at Dell's official online store, a quite attractive XPS 13 Plus configuration has now dropped below the US$1,000 mark just as the 13-inch ultrabook is about to receive a rather minor refresh to Intel's latest 13th-gen processors.

The Galaxy S23 - or, perhaps even its long-awaited, allegedly upcoming Fan Edition varient - is now slated to launch in a new color, likely to be dubbed Lime, soon. However, it seems the new choice of finish is exclusive to one market in which the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy-powered vanilla flagship is sold: India. The OEM has hinted that it will be available "soon".

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is likely to sport a 3.4-inch cover display with a 720p resolution. The larger screen estate could mean added functionality and more capable widgets than what is currently possible with the Galaxy Z Flip4.

The Realme 11 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is scheduled to unleash ultra-high-res rear cameras with the premium design upgrade to match on the sub-flagship Android smartphone market in China soon. Now, according to a new leak, it will also do so in India thereafter, having secured the necessary certifications to be sold in that market.

Available on Amazon since late August 2019, the WD My Passport (WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN) is a 5 TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive that comes with 256-bit hardware encryption and a backup software solution (download needed). The ongoing 28% discount takes this piece of hardware from US$149.99 to US$107.99.

Huawei's most up-to-date Mate 50 premium candy-bar smartphones feature what is arguably the plainest iteration of its series' "Star Ring" rear camera hump yet. Their successors, however, are now backed to upgrade to a more elaborate, potentially more appealing, version that may draw comparisons between the device's rear panels and a popular snack food.

AWOL Vision has reduced the price of its new 2023 LTV-2500 4K UST Triple Laser Projector in the US; a discount is also available on the more powerful LTV-3500 model. The LTV-2500 has a peak brightness of 2,000 ANSI lumens, while the LTV-3500 has up to 3,500 ANSI lumens. Other features include a Turbo Mode with reduced input lag, and support for HDR10+.

Beta Version 15.15 and Version 4.15 for the Garmin Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches are being rolled out. The updates include viewing the battery remaining in days on the watch face. Plus, the watches now support accessing the power guide in the race widget when cycling and a wide range of bug fixes.

The Forerunner 265 has now received Beta 4.15, its second beta update. Also a release candidate, Beta 4.15 focuses on addressing bugs that shipped with the Forerunner 265's launch software.

Anbernic has released the RG353PS, a 3.5-inch gaming handheld powered by the Rockchip RK3566. Offered as a cheaper version to the RG353P, the RG353PS also features 1 GB RAM and no built-in storage.

Garmin has released Beta Version 15.15 for the Forerunner 255, likely the last beta build before a new stable build arrives. Beta Version 15.15 brings several bug fixes to the Forerunner 255, as well as support for a few new features.

The Powkiddy X28 is a compact gaming handheld powered by an entry-level Unisoc Tiger chipset. Available for under US$150, the Powkiddy X28 also has 64 GB of storage and a 5.5-inch display, among other features.

GPD is now offering a fix for display issues that affect every Win 4 unit. While the fix is solderless, it still requires you to obtain a few parts and open the back of the device.

More expensive, but still reasonable, is how you could describe the pricing of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro. The smartphone is fast in many areas, but there is one area where Motorola can still improve.

A major French retailer has revealed Google's plans to offer a pair of Pixel Buds as a pre-order bonus for early Pixel 7a orders. The retailer appears to have confirmed when pre-orders will open and close, too.

Ford will open up orders for the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck on May 9, 2024. No reservation will be required, and customers can place an order online or at their local Ford dealership with a deposit securing the order. Not all is rosy, though, as Ford has sold out of the 2023 F-150 Pro trim, and dealership allocation is limited.

The specs for the leaked 2024 Mini Cooper Electric have been officially announced, and range numbers for Mini's exciting hot hatch have almost doubled. In contrast to the previous Cooper's 145-mile rating, the 2024 Cooper SE's 248-mile range is very promising.

Another Sony Xperia 1 V price leak has appeared, with a price mentioned for the Chinese market. The figure suggests there could be a generational price cut to be enjoyed for Xperia fans in China, but it will be a big surprise if Sony offers the Xperia 1 V at a cheaper price than the Xperia 1 IV globally. A tempting bundle offer might be the most realistic thing for global model buyers to hope for.

Three years after its original launch, Samsung introduces an updated version of its affordable tablet. We summarize our test results here.

The good-looking pale gray version of the Logitech MX Anywhere 3 is a great pointing device for MacBook users who are in the market for a compact wireless mouse with an aesthetic that fits certain Apple products quite well.

Honor is now said to have a second-gen foldable flagship Android smartphone in the works. The successor to the Magic V is tipped to launch with a high-quality "custom" main display and, furthermore, to blow its competition away with a battery of an unusually large size for its form-factor. Then again, its closest rival might have the edge on it in other ways.

Apple has just reported "fiscal 2023 second quarter" (or 2FQ2023) takings reduced by 3% year-on-year (YoY). On the other hand, the Cupertino giant asserts that its iPhones made the most for any quarter in its history, while services such as Music or TV posted an "all-time record". Nevertheless, it follows that Macs and iPads did not do so well during the 3 months in question.

The Beta Version 12.19 update for the Garmin Instinct 2 and Instinct Crossover smartwatches has arrived. The new software brings a range of bug fixes to eligible models. For example, v12,19 resolves two issues linked to the Daily Suggested Workout and fixes a problem which could incorrectly trigger the Incident Detection feature.

Vivo is now believed to have a new smartphone called the X90s in the works. Should that be the case, it should join the brand's most up-to-date line of 'mobile photography flagships' on its launch. It is slated to have the exact same specs as the pre-existing X90 thus far - with one potentially significant difference.

The Acer Predator X45 combines an 800R curvature with a 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness. The gaming monitor also has plenty of video outputs, including USB Type-C, and a USB hub.

New versions of the GPD Win Max 2 are on their way with several upgrades over current models. Not only has GPD upgraded the Win Max 2 to the Ryzen 5 7640U and Ryzen 7 7840U, but it has also brought faster LPDDR5x-7500 RAM and an OcuLink eGPU connector to the 10.1-inch gaming handheld.

The Fairbuds XL has leaked again, courtesy of Roland Quandt and WinFuture. Apparently, Fairphone plans to launch the Fairbuds XL within the next few weeks for €249 in two colour options, both with recycled plastic cases.

The OPPO Reno10 series is thought to be unleashed with a dramatic change in terms of design compared to their late-2022 predecessors. A series of new, high-quality images associated with the Pro member of this supposedly upcoming Android mid-rangers purport to confirm this update. The renders may also hint at a potentially significant difference between this variant and the most premium Pro+ model.

The Predator X27U is Acer's latest OLED gaming monitor. Equipped with a 27-inch panel as its name suggests, the Predator 27U promises to provide up to 1,000 nits peak brightness, a 1440p resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

Google will launch the Pixel 7a next week, as well as the Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet. In the meantime, a disassembly video has shown how easy the Pixel 7a is to repair, with Google making its latest smartphone more repairable than the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 or the Pixel 7 Pro. There are a few quirks though, including the Pixel 7a's battery capacity.

Now bundled with 90 days of Amazon Music Unlimited instead of Uncharted: Legacy Of Thieves Collection, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is also down 43% from the US$569.99 list price. Thanks to this discount, those interested can grab this 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor for US$325.73.

Haier brand Casarte has unveiled the new E68 4K QD Mini-LED TV in China. The device has a 240 Hz refresh rate with VRR, MEMC and ALLM. The TV's display is anti-reflective, and a built-in speaker system supports 5.1 channel surround sound. Plus, you can control the gadget with voice commands.

A report by DisplaySpecifications suggests that a new Hisense A85K TV will launch in Europe later this year. The 4K OLED model has a 120Hz refresh rate and gaming features like AMD FreeSync Premium. Plus, you can use Anyview to wirelessly cast content from a mobile device and control the TV with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.

Framework, the company known for making highly modular laptops, has announced that the company’s Laptop 13 can now be equipped with the Ryzen 7040U APUs. The APUs feature a Zen 4 CPU and an RDNA 3 Radeon 760M/780M iGPU with 8/12 CUs.

A new Twitter teaser from Tesla shows the Model S Plaid ripping around a track, reaching speeds in excess of 200 mph. The Model S Plaid launched with a top speed of 163 mph that was later upped to 175 mph via the addition of Track Mode. Previously, Elon Musk revealed that the only way to safely get the Plaid to its originally promised 200 mph limit was with ceramic brakes.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has completed its updated tests on the 2023 Rivian R1S and given the vehicle its Top Safety Pick+ award. It is the only large luxury SUV to receive the award in 2023 so far. The Rivian R1T received the same award earlier this year, as did the Tesla Model Y.

Aside from the RTX 4060, the 16-inch gaming laptop also features the fast Intel Core i7-13650HX CPU as well as an FHD display with decent color space coverage and a 165Hz refresh rate. For early adopters in particular, this deal for the Asus ROG Strix G16 might be worth a look.

A report from Germany indicates that Giga Berlin will soon start producing Model Y units furnished with batteries from BYD. There have been a number of rumours and leaks indicating that Tesla and BYD were working together to bolster Tesla's supply chain, despite the competitive nature of the automotive industry. Tesla has had notoriously long wait times

Tesla has re-introduced the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Model 3 Long Range on the US design page. Changes to the vehicle's rated range and pricing make for a confusing package that makes the Model Y look particularly good.

Fisker just announced a partnership with battery provider Ample that aims to produce Fisker vehicles powered by Ample swappable batteries, starting with business and fleet customers. The partnership aims to deliver its first Ample-powered Fisker Ocean vehicles by the first quarter of 2024. Tesla, on the other hand, seems to have forgotten about battery swapping altogether.

New details about the Pixel 7a have emerged online, courtesy of a hands-on preview with a retail model. Surprisingly, the Pixel 7a is 25 g heavier than the Pixel 6a, despite having a nominally smaller battery capacity.

Google has lifted the lid on the Pixel Fold, its first foldable and a device that will likely rival Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series. Not only has Google provided a peek at the Pixel Fold's design, but it has also hinted at when it intends to announce the device.

OWC's latest promotional event, somewhat unsurprisingly-themed, flash sale includes deals on the OEM's own SDXC or CFExpress cards. However, for those in need of a USB type-C ultrabook to use with them, there is a "new/factory-sealed" late-2021 14-inch MacBook Pro on offer. The Space Gray PC has 32GB of RAM, rather than the 16GB entry-level models usually found through online retail.

Anker has discounted its 521 Power Bank (PowerCore Fusion, 45W) in the US, offering 42% off the regular retail price. The gadget doubles as a wall charger and 5,000 mAh portable power bank, delivering 20W or 45W power in each use case. Features of the Power Bank include PowerIQ 3.0 technology, foldable pins and an overheating safety feature.

Samsung has presented a new version of One UI Watch, now known as One UI 5 Watch. Arriving later this month via a public beta, One UI 5 Watch is not slated to launch until the new Galaxy Watch series smartwatches do. In the meantime, Samsung has outlined a few changes between One UI Watch 4 and One UI 5 Watch.

Google has heralded "a major step" toward a future in which the password is obsolete with a new Account option sign-in option. They enable the user to generate a passkey instead of setting a password, and link it to their stored biometrics or PIN in order to access services from the Mountain View giant. The emerging login method is touted as a more convenient and secure form of authentication, although it may have its own drawbacks.

Apparently, Logitech is preparing to launch a new edition in its MX Anywhere series. Dubbed the MX Anywhere 3S, the new wireless mouse is rumoured to feature a more precise sensor than its predecessor, while retaining its overall feature set.