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Acer has revealed its new enterprise-centric laptop, the Acer TravelMate P6 14. It features up to a 2.8K OLED screen, 32 GB LPDDR5 memory, 2 TB storage and a 65 Wh battery.

The Acer Nitro XZ452CU V is now official with a 4-inch curved (1500R) VA panel with a resolution of 5,120 x 1,440. It has a refresh rate of 165 Hz, a peak brightness of 450 nits and covers 90% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut.

The Acer Predator X34 V has been announced with a 34-inch UWQHD (3,440 x 1,440) OLED screen, 1000 nits peak brightness, 165 Hz refresh rate and 99% of DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage. It costs €1,299 (US$1,424) and will be purchasable in November 2023.

The new TravelMate P4 series has launched with most of the highest-end specs to be found in Acer's latest crop of Raptor Lake-powered business laptops. They include up to 64GB of RAM, up to 1TB SSDs, and RTX 2050 cards to drive 16:10 displays, even in the new 14-inch convertible version. It also has up-firing speakers with DTS Audio and 4G/LTE to augment Wi-Fi 6E connectivity in common with the non-Spin 14- and 16-inch variants.

The latest TravelMate P2-series laptops have launched with a lot of the advantages of its higher-end P4 and P6 siblings, Thunderbolt 4, 4G/LTE connectivity and RTX 2050 graphics included. Then again, they make slight compromises to offer the cheapest starting recommended prices of their new productivity-focused line as a whole.

Acer has presented the ebii SmartBike, an E-bike with up to 110 km of range and advanced anti-theft protection. While Acer has now announced launch pricing for its new E-bike, the ebii SmartBike will not be orderable until September.

Acer asserts that its latest Vero-series projector has a laser source robust and stable enough to support "round-the-clock" throw in color-accurate FHD. The PL3510ATV also has in-built 10W speakers with an Audio Return Function to augment an external sound system. It runs Android TV and can act as a Chromecast for wireless content-control.

Acer's latest Vero-series laptop has launched with an "environmentally-conscious" design; nevertheless, it can also be business-like as well as trendy, with a QHD web-cam, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and HDMI 2.1. The Vero 15 will ship with 13th-gen Intel processors in mid-2023.

The Neo version of the Acer Predator Helios 16 features up to an Intel i7-13700HX CPU, up to 32 GB DDR5-4800 RAM and up to 2 TB NVMe SSD storage in RAID 0. Acer provides RTX 4050 / 4060 / 4070 dGPU options, as well as two IPS screen options with 1600p and 1200p resolution.

New for the 2023 Triton models is a Mini-LED display option with 2,560 x 1,600 resolution and 250 Hz refresh rate. The latest Acer Predator Triton 14 packs an Intel i7-13700H processor with up to 32 GB LPDDR5-6000 RAM and up to 1 TB NVMe SSD storage, plus up to an RTX 4070 dGPU. This model also comes with a Thunderbolt connector and a miniSD card reader.

According to a new report, Microsoft is set to target the iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 with its 10th-generation Surface Pro tablets. Allegedly, Microsoft will offer 11-inch and 13-inch variants, which should match each other with 120 Hz displays and powerful processors. A Surface Go 4 with ARM and Intel processors is also planned.

The Volkswagen ID.4 is now the cheapest electric SUVs one can get in the US with fast charging, as it became the first EV from a foreign automaker to qualify for the government's full US$7,500 tax credit. With it, the ID.4 Standard crossover model price goes just above US$30,000.

The 12.3 update for Wargaming's World of Warships comes with quite a few noticeable changes, such as general access to British subs, the new Seychelles map, early access to Pan-American cruisers, the Allied Heroes collection, a fresh Battle Pass, as well as the usual set of multiple minor tweaks and fixes.

Garmin Public Beta Version 15.12 is now available for Forerunner 255 and 955 smartwatches. The update brings a new data field for the watch face and improved graphs. Several issues have been resolved, including a bug preventing users from viewing an intensity minutes value.

Public Beta Version 4.12 for the Garmin Forerunner 265 smartwatch is rolling out. The new software adds tools such as pre-event workout suggestions and glance shortcuts. Plus, a host of bug fixes resolve problems like inaccurate time or distance data, and mis-triggered alert tones.

Google is readying the Pixel Tablet for an I/O launch, where it's expected to debut alongside the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold. Pricing information for the first-gen tablet in Europe has now leaked, indicating a lower price tag than that of its closest rival, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8.

Updated to Android 13 at the end of 2022 and available on Amazon since January 2022, the Sony Xperia 5 III has been discounted a few times in the last year. Those interested can get this Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered handset now for 30% off, so they will cash out US$698 instead of the US$999.99 retail price.

The second generation of the super-affordable 10-inch Android tablet is once again available for just US$99 at Walmart, which is a reasonable price for the Lenovo Tab M10 and its baseline specs that are suitable for many less-demanding applications.

The Sony Xperia PRO-I smartphone has hit its lowest price ever on Amazon (US) and could be a terrific buy for anyone looking for a great device with incredible camera equipment. Just as the Xperia PRO-I has been cut to this new attractive level, a well-known Xperia leaker has been offering up expectations for the potential Sony Xperia PRO-I Mark 2 phone.

Less than a week after the release of the driver for the new RTX 4070 GPU, Nvidia launches the GeForce Game Ready Driver software package with version number 531.68. This piece of code comes with Dead Island 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor optimizations alongside support for 5 new G-Sync Compatible gaming monitors.

With the front of a Toyota Tundra, a RAM 1500 concept barn door at the back, and Tesla Cybertruck naming, GWM's new CyberPickup seems to poach a little bit of truck inspiration from everyone. With the exception of the crazy 6x6 drivetrain, that is.

The Sony Xperia 1 V release date may have just been revealed by an official announcement from one of the company’s many Chinese social media channels. However, while the Xperia 1 V has a good chance of appearing at the Sony Expo 2023 event, there are numerous other products that could be making a star turn instead.

In an auto show full of performance EVs and hulking electric off-roaders, visitors piled up to see the new BYD Seagull that offers up to 252 miles of range on a charge for just $14,000. The Seagull is powered by BYD's innovative blade battery packaging with iron phosphate cells, just like the Tesla Model 2 would be.

According to a new report, the Pixel Fold may be slightly cheaper than its expected US$1,799 launch price. Reputedly, Google will also offer a healthy pre-order bonus with initial Pixel Fold orders. The same leak has revealed some new details about Google's first foldable too.

Dell touts the Latitude 9440 as the smallest 14-inch laptop you can buy right now - then again, you may be most inclined to order it for work, as it is also hyped as the OEM's most "collaborative" PC yet. That entails Zoom controls baked right into the large haptics-enabled trackpad, found in an XPS-inspired chassis rated for durability through premium materials.

Honor is pushing hard to persuade people to pick its new Magic5 Pro over other flagship smartphones. While Honor had already priced the Magic5 Pro competitively, it is offering various discounts and bonuses for initial orders, including early bird vouchers, student discount and free gifts.

Samsung has quietly introduced the Galaxy A24, the company's latest Galaxy A series smartphone. The Galaxy A24 combines a large Super AMOLED display with a 5,000 mAh battery, as well as a 50 MP triple camera set up. The Galaxy A24 has a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC too, among other features.

An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the Segway Navimow robot lawn mower with VisionFence will soon launch in North America. The device can use integrated sensors to detect lawn edges and obstacles and navigate in areas of weak signal. Other features include EFLS positioning and adjustable cutting height.

HOOKII has launched the Neomow S robotic lawn mower in the EU; the device will also shortly go on sale in the US. The robot uses IMU and GPS to navigate your lawn, with various sensors to avoid obstacles and pause mowing when rain is detected. Other features include app control and a cross-mowing mode to combat weak signals.

The Edge 40 is approaching, with Motorola looking to offer a mid-range foil to the Edge 40 Pro. While Motorola has not commented on the former yet, FCC and TRDA certifications have confirmed a few details about the Edge 40, as well as its impending global release.

Amazon has leaked information about the Standalone Charging Dock, one of two expected docks that Google will sell for the Pixel Tablet. Codenamed Korlan, the Standalone Charging Dock should come in multiple colours and will be available to purchase separately for US$129.

A new leak says the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could feature two Cortex-X4, four Cortex-A720 and two Cortex-A520 cores. This alternate configuration could be reserved for tablets/laptops that could use the extra performance.

Garmin has released the first beta update for the Forerunner 965, just over a month after its launch. Beta Version 4.12 introduces numerous changes and improvements to the Forerunner 965, including compatibility with Connect IQ System 6 watch faces. The inaugural beta build is also a Release Candidate and should soon be rolling out to all Forerunner 965 smartwatches.

Garmin has introduced Beta Version 25.81 for Fenix 6, Enduro, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta series smartwatches. Available as an OTA update via GCM, Beta Version 25.81 contains a few bug fixes ahead of a new public release.

Yesterday, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, a beefed-up version of the Xiaomi 13 Pro. Currently, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is only available in China, where it starts at CNY 5,999 (~US$872). However, Xiaomi has now hinted at the device's impending global release.

The Roborock S8 robot vacuum series will shortly launch in the US, with introductory offers available on the S8 and S8+ models. The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra will also arrive in the US and EU in April. This more expensive model adds an intelligent docking station to empty the dustbin, refill the water tank and clean the mop head.

The TCL S642W and S643W soundbars have been revealed. The gadgets have won a 2023 Red Dot design award and are compatible with Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X. The S643W is a 3.1ch soundbar, and the S642W is a 2.1ch model, with each set-up including a wireless subwoofer.

Thanks to the unrivaled efficiency of the M1 processor, this laptop remains cool even in full load and the battery life can last up to 18 hours. Despite having only 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, all the native applications, including content creation suites provide excellent performance.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ has shown up on AnTuTu with a score of 1,338,597 points overall, putting it on par with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. A well-known leaker says MediaTek will launch the SoC sometime in May 2023.

NVIDIA launched the RTX 4070 on April 12 and reviews for the GPU went live on April 13. According to 3DCenter’s analysis of multiple launch reviews, the RTX 4070 matched the RTX 3080 10 GB in rasterization and ray tracing performance. However, the real competitor to the card seems to be AMD’s RDNA2 RX 6950 XT courtesy of street pricing around the US$650 mark.

The TCL C745 QLED Gaming TV, also known as the C74, has been launched in Europe. The QLED 4K devices have various gaming features, including Shadow Enhancement and a 240Hz Game Accelerator. Plus, the TV has built-in speakers, the Google TV interface and supports voice commands.

The Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock is selling at Amazon US for just US$279.99, US$60 off the original retail price. The gadget, released last year, provides ten additional ports, including three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C. Other ports include 15W USB-C, 2.5GB Ethernet and an SD card reader.

Select RTX 4090 and 4080 cards are now available with a US$50 discount at Newegg and Best Buy. Nvidia is also expected to slash prices on the RTX 4070 / Ti models in the coming weeks.

The Xiaomi Poco F5 series is expected to make its debut in the coming weeks. Word on the grapevine touts it to a be rebadged Redmi Note 12 Turbo powered by the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, and a recent Geekbench 6 appearance appears to corroborate that.

Lenovo sell the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD as a mobile workstation - yet it is missing many workstation features. This makes it barely any different to the ThinkPad T14 Gen 3. Lenovo should really have a think about which features make the P14s Gen 3 unique.

The world's largest EV battery maker just unveiled the promised condensed cell breakthrough that will lead to the highest energy density battery in mass production. At up to 500 Wh/kg, the new Condensed Battery features a number of innovations as it is meant for electric planes and high-performance EVs.

Tesla's base models now start from less than US$40,000, as an immediate reaction to the loss of the federal tax credit privilege. Built with Chinese LFP batteries, the RWD versions are ineligible for the full $7,500 subsidy amount, so Tesla cut prices for the sixth time in a short while.

The Nano IPS 34-inch 1440p curved gaming monitor LG 34GP950G-B is now 23% off on Amazon, so those interested can get it for US$996.99 instead of US$1,299.99. Its list of specs and features also includes a 1 ms response time, 144 Hz refresh rate, G-Sync Ultimate support, adjustable tilt/height, and more.

Another Nintendo Switch 2 release date rumor has surfaced but should be taken with a grain of salt due to its convoluted and questionable chain of sources. While it’s worth discussing the potential for when the Switch 2 or next-gen Nintendo console might be unveiled, it needs to be remembered that only the Big N itself will know for certain.

Apple's new M3 chip may not debut at WWDC 2023 alongside a 13-inch MacBook Air. It hasn't entered mass production and is expected to do so some time by Q3 2023.