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A South Korean media report says Samsung plans to bring back Exynos chips in 2024. The ten-core Exynos 2400 will power some Galaxy S24 variants in South Korea.

The ultra-fast 240 Hz refresh rate helps to distinguish the Innocn 27G1S from other 27-inch QHD gaming monitors in the same US$300 to US$400 price range. Hopefully the 1 ms response time holds true for this VA panel.

The 330 W power brick that ships with the Blade 16 and Blade 18 is almost 60 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than the 330 W adapters from Asus, Dell, MSI, and others.

Since the higher-priced successors are about to hit the virtual store shelves shortly, both the 55-inch and 65-inch model variants of the sought-after LG C2 OLED have now hit their lowest prices yet on Amazon.

Sony has introduced a new pair of wireless earbuds. As expected, the WF-C700N has arrived ahead of the expected WF-1000XM5. Building on the WF-C500, the WF-C700N features active noise cancellation and is available in multiple colours.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is up to 31% faster than the Intel Core i9-13900K in AMD's in-house benchmarks. Some of the games tested include Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, CS: GO and Far Cry 6. All of the aforementioned tests were performed at 1080p with High settings.

Pine64's latest tablets, the PineTab2 and PineTab-V, will officially launch on April 11 starting at US$159. The PineTab2 is a fully-fledged Linux tablet running on a Rockchip RK3566 SoC, while the PineTab-V is a highly experimental early product that uses a RISC-V chip.

AYA NEO is now selling the AIR Plus, a gaming handheld series that is available with a choice of AMD and Intel processors. All SKUs come with the same 6-inch IPS display, as well as a 46.2 Wh battery, hall-effect joysticks and front-firing speakers, among other features.

The foldable GaN charger comes with two USB-C, one USB-A port and is compatible with a wide array of smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. On sale for US$34 on Amazon, the Ugreen Nexode is a noteworthy alternative to similarly priced power plugs from Anker.

Renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ have shown up online. The tablet retains most design elements of its predecessor, such as dual rear cameras, thick bezels and an S Pen silo.

OPPO (or its parent corporation) is already responsible for some of the fastest-charging smartphones on the market. Now, the OEM is tipped to go even further with the next generation of its SuperVOOC charging, slated to pack triple-figure wattage into a battery that could fit into a wide range of mobile devices.

AOKZOE has started teasing two new gaming handhelds. Allegedly both equipped with flagship AMD Ryzen 7000 APUs, the AOKZOE A1 Pro and AOKZOE A2 will feature different screen sizes from each other, among other differences.

Vivo is now backed further than ever to launch its first ever clamshell foldable smartphone. The "X Flip" has allegedly been spotted in the hands of a Chinese pop-culture personality who might be introduced as the Android device's official spokesperson soon. The leak may also thus reveal finalized details on its design and cover-display use-cases prior to launch.

RedMagic has unleashed a number of its PC gaming range alongside the latest colorway for its 8 Pro Android smartphone on markets such as the US and Canada for the first time. The accessories include the brand's Gaming Mouse and Keyboard as well as its 4K Monitor. Most of them are available to order from the OEM's website.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will reportedly feature a cover display that is between 3 and 4 inches in size. It will occupy the entire top half of the phone, only making room for its two camera sensors.

It seems that ASUS is preparing to release the ROG Ally, a Windows gaming handheld that should be a match for the likes of the GPD Win 4, ONEXPLAYER 2 and the Steam Deck, among others. The device will support ASUS's proprietary ROG XG Mobile eGPU solution and will feature a custom AMD APU with rumoured Zen 3 CPU cores and an RDNA 3-based iGPU.

Tesla keeps outing Cybertruck-themed merchandise and gadgets. The latest installment in the series comes from China where it revealed that the teased CyberVault is actually a... US$799 home charging service package with Cybertruck design elements.

The new HP Color LaserJet printers for businesses have been announced. Models in Color LaserJet 4200/4300, Enterprise 5000/6000, and X500/X600 series use TerraJet Toner, using less plastic packaging while providing 20% more printable colors. Other features on the higher-end models include the ability to markup documents without a PC.

Midea has launched the M9 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner in France and Spain. The gadget, now available via AliExpress, has up to 4,000 Pa suction power and a powerful mopping system. Features of the device include automatic mop lifting and Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice commands.

A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the AIRLEO Duo Eco Air System is live. You can use the gadget to heat or cool your home with unique technology making it energy efficient; the company estimates an average daily energy consumption of 2 kW. The device can be controlled via an app and has a built-in night light and USB ports.

Acer TV has launched the W Series 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart Android TV in India. The 55-in and 65-in models have a 60 Hz refresh rate panel with 4K upscaling and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Features include built-in Google Assistant, Google Chromecast and an HDMI ARC port.

AMD is scheduled to launch the Ryzen 8000 Zen 5 CPUs in 2024. According to serial leakers Tom from Moore’s Law Is Dead and Paul from RedGamingTech, the Zen 5 CPUs will bring a double-digit IPC uplift, up to 16 cores/32 threads, and will be compatible with the AM5 platform.

Samsung chose not to release a Galaxy S22 FE at all. Instead, it appears the company will make the jump directly from the S21 FE to the S23 FE later this year, with a new leak now revealing alleged specifications of the next-gen Fan Edition phone.

Apple reportedly took the unprecedented step to idle its MacBook M2 processor production for two months as the nosedive in computer demand was sharper than expected. The M2 chip is at 50% production rate now, and a future OLED MacBook Air with Samsung screen won't come to the rescue any time soon.

Toshiba has announced the new Z870 TV, which will launch globally this summer. The MiniLED 4K model has been designed for gaming with a 144 Hz refresh rate display and AMD FreeSync. A 100-in model in the series was released in China late last year, with a 120 Hz panel and up to 1,400 nits brightness.

At Amazon in the US, you can currently get 43% or US$148 off the Samsung HW-S61B 5.0ch All-In-One Wireless Soundbar. The 2022 model has four woofers, three tweeters, and a central speaker, enhancing dialogue clarity. Other features include support for Dolby Atmos, Apple AirPlay 2, and Amazon Alexa voice commands.

Realme has now finally debuted its much-awaited mid-range phone in China. The Realme GT Neo5 SE arrives as Realme's answer to the Redmi Note 12 Turbo that launched a week ago, sporting the same Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 and identical specs and pricing.

Huawei has released the Watch Ultimate in Europe, roughly two weeks after launching the smartwatch in China. Equipped with an LPTO AMOLED display and a huge battery, the Huawei Watch Ultimate is also suitable for diving and should be a more hardy alternative to Huawei's other smartwatches. Its flagship two-way satellite messaging system is missing from the global model, though.

The first generation of the Surface Pro X certainly wasn't the most beloved member of Microsoft's device lineup, which is why the 13-inch Windows tablet is now available at significant discounts that brings it down to the US$400 price range.

Chuwi has refreshed the CoreBook X again, just over a year after introducing an Intel Comet Lake-U-based model. Now, the Chuwi CoreBook X is available with a modern Intel Alder Lake-U series processor, as well as 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB of storage and a 14-inch IPS display that outputs at 1440p in a 3:2 aspect ratio.

The full-size gaming keyboard comes with durable Cherry MX Red mechanical key switches as well as a white backlight, which makes the Logitech G610 Orion Red a good choice for gamers who value the reliability of wired input devices.

Motorola is tipped to launch its latest foldable smartphone as the Razr+ (or Razr Plus) for the first time in 2023. The next-gen device was also believed to flout its new naming convention in terms of battery capacity compared to its predecessor. Now, a new leak might prove that that is not the case - then again, the discovery may not make much of a difference in the long run.

Apple is apparently working on a new MacBook Air model with a 13.4-inch OLED display. Currently, Apple offers a 13.6-inch MacBook Air unlike the conventional 13.3-inch version. While Apple is expected to eventually transition to OLED with next year's iPad Pros and the MacBooks in 2025, the exact timeline for the new 13.4-inch OLED MacBook Air is still unclear.

Huawei's latest premium HarmonyOS smartphones went to pre-order on March 30, 2023 in their native China. Four days later, the devices - whether vanilla P60, its Pro sibling or Ultra top-end counterpart - are reportedly nowhere to be found for sale in the country. Those who have managed to secure one of the new XMAGE camera flagships allegedly face prolonged shipping delays.

According to the latest predictions of respected industry figures, Apple's first-gen AR/VR product is not ready to be unveiled during 2023's WWDC event. Now, however, a well-known tech correspondent now purports to negate these rumors and asserts that the opposite is the case. This may be because Apple plans to make xrOS app development a reality during the "historic" show.

Asus has officially confirmed its gaming smartphone for the year, the ROG Phone 7, for an April 13 debut. Ahead of that date, however, details of the phone have now surfaced in the wild.

A Core i9-13900HX and GeForce RTX 4080 provide sufficient performance for video processing, rendering, and QHD gaming. The keyboard of the laptop offers individual key illumination, six macro keys, and a lot of space for arrow keys.

In addition to the often-overlooked RX 6800M and Ryzen 9 pairing, the 15-inch gaming laptop is equipped with 16GB of RAM and a beautiful 165Hz QHD display. On sale with a steep US$600 discount, the Asus ROG Strix G15 is a particularly good choice for AMD fans with a budget of around US$1,000.

Most electric vehicles from General Motors, save for the expensive Hummer, will now qualify for the full US$7,500 federal tax credit amount. GM also said that will replace Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in its EVs with Android Automotive and 8 years of free Google Maps and Assistant.

Vivo is reportedly working on a successor to its first-gen Android tablet. The "Pad2" is now believed to come with upgrades such as a display with the highest refresh rate for its class, not to mention a high-end MediaTek Dimensity tablet. It may also challenge its putative OPPO rival with an increased focus on camera specs and a more competitive starting price.

Asus and the apparel brand Acronym assert that their new version of 2023's ROG Flow Z13 is for creators and style icons as much as it is for gamers. Its heavy re-design adds a lot of extra metallic casing to the Core i9-13900H-powered 2-in-1's back-plate and kick-stand. The Z13-ACRNM RMT02 is also now the PC's highest-end SKU with RTX 4070 graphics, and is modded so as to act as its own bag at need.

Home tech brand VAVA insists that its latest sale is no joke today (April 1, 2023). Its best deal might involve a chance to buy a high-end laser projector with ALPD 3.0 and Harmon Kardon speakers along with a 100-inch "Pro" ALR backdrop for less than the normal retail cost of the "4K Laser TV" on its own.

A new leak has revealed the primary improvement in GPT-4, the language model behind the current iteration of ChatGPT. This information points to how ChatGPT has come to mimic human behavior, specifically with regard to information processing and delivery.

The MSI G253PF is the company's latest high-refresh rate gaming monitor. Equipped with a 24.5-inch Fast IPS panel, the MSI G253PF also offers 1 ms response times, a 1080p resolution and a peak 380 Hz refresh rate.

New press renders of the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) have surfaced online. Launching later this year with a curved display and a familiar design, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) should be a more powerful alternative to its 4G sibling.

While the 1TB version of the very quick PCIe 4.0 SSD has dropped to US$119 after a generous 29% discount, the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro has experienced an even bigger price drop and can now be ordered for US$179 on Amazon.

The Sony Xperia 5 V, which could be considered as a modern standard of a compact smartphone, will apparently come with the same starting amount of RAM as Sony’s other high-end 2023 Xperia offerings. A post by a trusted leaker has seemingly confirmed what an apparent Xperia 5 V Geekbench run had already signposted.

Thanks to a 26% discount, the Hisense A6H is one of the cheapest 55-inch TVs made by a notable brand, and it may be a reasonable choice for extremely frugal buyers who don't want to buy a used set and don't have high expectations in terms of picture quality.

OPPO's "Find N3" is now thought to launch as a 2023 foldable flagship smartphone with a main display that comes with upgrades in terms of size and resolution compared to its predecessor. The allegedly "ultra-thin", more powerful Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rival just might also be the first of its line to launch outside China.

Press images for the forthcoming Garmin Instinct 2X Solar have emerged online. Not only will the Instinct 2X Solar offer nearly infinite battery life, but it will also come in a much larger case size than the existing Instinct 2.