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The Note 16 Pro's unique selling point on its launch preview is that it is a Ulefone device with an up-to-date version of Android out of the box. The new smartphone also boasts a 50MP main camera, a more-or-less modern "ultra-thin" build and a generous RAM-boosting feature - then again, some compromises have been made to get it to its "significant" launch-day special-offer price.

European and UK pricing for the Pixel 7a has leaked online, less than a week away from the device's anticipated launch during Google I/O 2023. As expected, the Pixel 7a will be more expensive than the Pixel 6a, which is rumoured to be sticking around for another year. With Google now discounting the Pixel 7 in some markets, it seems that there will be little separating from the nominally less Pixel 7a.

Motorola has presented the Edge 40, its latest upper mid-range smartphone. Arriving as a cheaper option to the Edge 40 Pro, the Edge 40 has a 144 Hz display, a Dimensity 8020 chipset and supports 68 W fast charging, among other features.

Xiaomi has expanded the colour options in which it sells the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Previously, Xiaomi sold its premier smartphone in muted options, but the Xiaomi 13 Ultra Limited Edition rectifies this with Cabernet Orange, Ginkgo Yellow and Starry Sky Blue colourways.

The Radeon RX 7600 and the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti are reportedly going to be the newest additions to the next-gen GPU race from AMD and NVIDIA respectively. According to a recent listing by EEC, both cards feature 8 GB of VRAM.

The total battery capacity that EV makers gobbled up globally has reached the whopping 133 GWh in Q1, and BYD is now the second largest battery maker after it widened a lead with Tesla's supplier LG. That's an year-on-year increase of nearly 40% in installed EV battery capacity compared to the same first quarter.

POCO has outlined which smartphones will receive MIUI 14 globally this quarter. According to the company, four representatives each of the POCO F and POCO X series will move from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14, with three from the POCO M series also due for MIUI 14.

Ford accepted the Tesla EV price war challenge and cut the Mustang Mach-E tag for the second time as it expects US$3 billion in losses this year while it scales up its electric vehicle production. Unlike GM, it will keep the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto infotainment systems support in its vehicles.

The Dangbei Neo Smart Projector has launched in the US and will launch later this month in Europe. The new model has a native 1080p ratio, up to 540 ISO lumens brightness, and can throw images up to 120-in (~350 cm) wide. The compact projector weighs 1.42 kg (~3.13 lbs), making it easier to transport.

A Thread Smart Motor is now available for Smartwings smart blinds and shades. The product launched via an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign last year, with orders shipping in recent months. The new smart blinds work directly with Apple HomeKit, and a bridge enables you to control the device via other systems like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

The 2022 Dell G16 gaming notebook is now on sale at a massive US$456 off at Dell’s official store. The notebook which packs a Core i7-12700H CPU and an RTX 3050 Ti GPU scored a rating of 86% from us albeit for a slightly different configuration.

The Garmin Pre-Rollout Beta 13.12 update for the Venu 2 smartwatch series is now available. The new software provides bug fixes, such as resolving an issue with hydration notifications. While Garmin says the rollout is complete, some users have reported problems with updating the Venu 2 Plus model.

New Garmin Endurance Score and Activity Impact metrics may soon be available, according to a report by the5krunner. The Endurance Score would help you understand how well you sustain activity over a prolonged period, considering your activity intensity, speed and VO2 max. It is unclear exactly how you will be able to use the Activity Impact tool.

A Lenovo-authorized seller is currently offering a suitable configuration of the ThinkPad X1 Nano for just US$779 on eBay, which arguably is a very reasonable price for a sleek 13-inch ultrabook with decent specs including an Intel Core i7 and good-looking 2K IPS display.

The steeply discounted US$999 price tag on Best Buy matches the Asus TUF Dash F15's lowest sale price to date, but prospective buyers should note that the RTX 3070 inside this 15-inch gaming laptop is more or less constrained by its comparatively low TGP of just 105 watts.

After threatening to introduce high Starlink satellite Internet high-speed caps for violations of its Fair Use data policy, SpaceX appears to have reneged and scrubbed the anticipatory language. The speed caps have been bandied about in warning messages since December, then they were supposed to go into real effect 'no later than April' on last FAQ section count.

The Realme 11 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is already touted as the first mid-range smartphone that will combine Xiaomi 13 Ultra looks and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra-esque camera performance. Its new alleged specs leak puts the emphasis on "mid-range", though, hinting at the inclusion of the latest affordable-grade mobile processor from MediaTek. Then again, it may have a healthy amount of RAM and a more or less up-to-date OS on its debut.

Samsung has introduced a new all-in-one desktop in the style of an Apple iMac. Only announced in South Korea for now, the DM530AFA-LC71W should outperform the Apple iMac in several areas while also providing upgrade options that Apple's all-in-one lacks.

Reportedly, Huawei plans to host a big launch event later this month. According to the same leaker, Huawei will use the event to showcase the long-awaited Watch 4 series, as well as various laptops like a 2023 refresh of the MateBook X Pro. Huawei could also introduce the MatePad Air, among other tablets.

HMD Global has introduced the Nokia XR21, a rugged smartphone that it claims is as robust as halcyon Nokia phones. The Nokia XR21 is billed as also delivering up to 2 days of battery life, with a few modern features thrown in too.

Panasonic has unveiled 2 new pairs of TWS earbuds, both of which have the brand's ErgoFit build for comfort, in-house XBS "extra bass" enhancements and Bluetooth 5.3. The RZ-B310Ws are equipped with (hybrid) active noise cancellation (ANC), whereas their RZ-B110W siblings are rated for prolonged battery life instead.

Elon Musk reportedly went straight to the world's largest battery maker after the signing ceremony for Tesla's new Megafactory project in Shanghai. The 40 GWh Megafactory is expected to produce 10,000 packs a year and Elon Musk wants Tesla to have a firm foothold in China's supply chain with strong cluster of local partners.

Garmin has released a new beta build for Fenix 6, Enduro, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta series smartwatches ahead of an eventual stable rollout. Available as Beta Version 25.85, the beta build features a few bug fixes from last month's Beta Version 25.81 build.

It seems that the makers of Orange Pi SBCs want a slice of the gaming handheld market. Reputedly launching in the autumn, the Orange Pi gaming handheld will feature a 7-inch display, a familiar design and a choice of AMD Ryzen or Rockchip chipsets.

SUPER73 has announced that it is working on its first ever motorcycle - however, like its current line of distinctive bikes, this C1X will be electric. The OEM touts it as a ground-breaking project in that it combines the best features of both vehicle types - with fast charging and LED lighting to boot. Its current prototype is backed to lead to a market-ready version in the near future.

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 12R Pro, its latest mid-range smartphone sold under the Redmi Note 12 series. The Redmi Note 12R Pro features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and an AMOLED display that peaks at 1,200 nits with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Redmi Note 12R Pro is also relatively affordable, although it remains a Chinese exclusive for now.

Dev kits of the upcoming souped-up PlayStation 5 Pro console upgrade are being sent out to Sony's in-house developers and testers in a few months, claims a report. Third-party developers should get their PlayStation 5 dev kits by the end of the year, too.

European pricing information for the ASUS ROG Ally has surfaced online. While ASUS' gaming handheld will rival the Steam Deck in the US, it is alleged to be nearly 17-90% more expensive than Valve's gaming handheld, with no cheaper Ryzen Z1 models available at launch.

Nothing has confirmed that it is readying the release of its next smartphone, the Phone (2). Billed as 'premium', the Nothing Phone (2) will arrive this summer with a Snapdragon 8 series chipset. Seemingly, the Phone (2) will launch with Android 13 and the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, rather than newer alternatives.

The BenQ V5000i RGB laser ultra short throw projector has been announced for the US. The new model has up to 2,500 ANSI lumens brightness with HDR10+ compatibility and 95% BT.2020 color gamut coverage. Gaming features include support for 4K@120Hz and a low input lag.

AMD has unveiled four new laptop processors, the Ryzen 7 7840U, Ryzen 5 7640U, Ryzen 5 7540U and Ryzen 3 7440U. All four SKUs have a TDP of 15-30 Watts and come with a new RDNA3-based iGPU.

Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake CPUs are expected to share the “15th gen” moniker as the former will allegedly only target the mainstream Core i5 buyers while the enthusiasts will be served by the latter. According to a recent leak from RedGamingTech, the P-cores on Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake CPUs will bring a single-digit and up to 20% IPC gain vs Intel Raptor Lake respectively.

Garmin has started rolling out Beta Version 13.15 for several smartwatches, including the Fenix 7 series. Beta Version 13.15 introduces over a dozen changes, including a new feature and numerous bug fixes.

Full specifications for the Razr 40 Ultra have leaked online. While the device is Motorola's next-generation foldable, it will contain several hardware downgrades from last year's Razr.

Google has delivered the May 2023 round of updates for its Pixel portfolio. Available for the Pixel 4a (5G) onwards and the Pixel Watch, this month's updates introduce various security improvements and should refine touchscreen response on the Pixel 7 Pro.

BenQ has announced three new home cinema projectors for the US, the HT4550i, HT3560 and TK860i. The 4K gadgets have HDR-PRO and Local Contrast Enhancement technologies. The HT4550i has up to 3,200 ANSI lumens brightness and is designed for professional screening rooms, while the cheaper HT3560 model has a 2,200 ANSI lumen limit.

TCL has launched a pre-sale event for the Q10H 4K Mini-LED TV in China. The device has a 2,304 zone backlight and up to 3,000 nits brightness. Other features include a built-in sound system with a subwoofer, a 144 Hz refresh rate and the ability to control the gadget with voice commands.

Not long after its list price has finally dropped from US$379.99 to a more realistic US$159.99, the Samsung 980 PRO 2 TB SSD (MZ-V8P2T0B) drops below US$140. While the 13% discount is not impressive, the US$139.99 price makes it a pretty good deal, in line with the US$79.99 regular price tag of the 1 TB version.

After Elon Musk set a "probably" September launch date for Tesla's first electric pickup, the Cybertruck sightings in the wild have increased, and it has now been spotted doing laps on the testing track in Fremont. That's where Tesla is also expanding the second factory floor for its 4680 battery production, too.

Released yesterday, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver package with the label that reads 531.79 comes with full support for Diablo IV Server Slam (DLSS 2 on GeForce RTX GPUs and DLSS 3 on RTX 40 Series), DLSS 2 for Showgunners, and DLSS 3 & Reflex enhancements in the open-world FPS Redfall. Two new titles also get GeForce Experience optimal settings.

Paul from RedGamingTech is at it again with another round of leaks concerning AMD’s Zen 5 processors that are expected to debut sometime in 2024. Per the leaker, the Ryzen 8000 CPUs could bring north of 25% IPC uplift, a larger L1, 1 MB L2, and a new “Ladder” L3 cache.

You can play games with any smartphone, but the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is tailor-made for this and is one of the best of its kind. The 6.78-incher uses high-end hardware such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM, a 165 Hz fast AMOLED panel and comes with a clip-on fan as a special extra.

The Anker 523 is an extremely thin and portable power bank with just 0.6 inches of thickness. Thanks to a noteworthy discount on Amazon, the energy storage that is also known as the PowerCore Slim 10K has now been put on sale for US$25, which is its lowest price in quite a while.

Motorola has made its latest smartwatches official today. The Moto Watch 70 and Moto Watch 200 both have a form-factor most like the Apple Watch, although only one has an AMOLED display and an SpO2 sensor. The higher-end model also integrates Google Fit and Strava, and supports up to 14 days of battery life.

With a list price of US$219.99, the 1 TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S consoles is now down to US$149.99 thanks to a generous 32% discount. Thankfully, those looking for more storage can go for the 2 TB version, which is currently 30% off and can be acquired for US$279.99 instead of US$399.99.

(Update: New video for patch 1.03) With an average resolution of just 720p in the all-important 60fps performance mode, the brand-new Star Wars game does not seem to be well optimized for current-gen consoles like Sony's PS5 and the Xbox Series X. A detailed tech analysis on YouTube now sheds light on the technical shortcoming of EA's Jedi Survivor.

Motorola has confirmed that it has brought the "endless possibilities" of its newest top-end, 165Hz display flagship Android smartphone to the North American market as the Edge+ 2023. However, it seems the brand's fastest 125W charging technology is beyond this new version. Nevertheless, its new starting price might make up for that.

First announced last summer at WWDC, Apple is rolling out the first publicly available Rapid Security Response update for iOS and macOS. While details concerning what the security update patches are not yet known, this marks the first instance of Apple pushing a minor system update focused only on security.

J.D. Power recently released the April Automotive Sales Outlook report for the US, revealing a decline in electric vehicle market share between February and March 2023. EV adoption is still up slightly year-over-year, despite an increase in EV hesitancy thanks to a lack of charging infrastructure.

Chinese EV maker NIO has released its April delivery report, which reveals a staggering 31% year-over-year increase in EV deliveries. The company has delivered 37,699 vehicles in 2023, of which 6,658 were in April. During Q1, 2023, Tesla delivered 106,915 vehicles in China alone.