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The exceptionally bright OLED alternative has been put on sale at Best Buy, which is where the 75-inch version of the Hisense U8H Mini-LED TV received its largest discount thus far and can now be ordered for US$1,399.

Samsung has previewed the Galaxy M54, a new mid-range smartphone in the company's stock mid-range portfolio. The Galaxy M54 has a considerable 6,000 mAh battery, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 108 MP camera with OIS, and a promise of 4 major Android OS updates.

New information has appeared online about the Pixel Tablet and its accompanying dock. Likely launching with the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold during Google's I/O 2023 keynote, new leaks have outlined how its dock will work and show what it looks like from all sides.

Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone is back with its 7 series in 2023. The upcoming addition to the top-end smartphone line is officially set to launch later this year. The OEM touts it to be unleashed as a new "legend" on the Android gaming scene for this year during a live-streamed, multi-venue event

TCL'S CSOT display research group has been working on new technology that can reduce the bezel around a given mobile device's display to as little as 1mm on all sides. Now, the company has announced that this new panel type is ready for mass production. It is touted to boost power efficiency and battery life in addition to screen-to-body ratio in next-gen smartphones.

TSMC made 587.6 billion new Taiwanese dollars (NTD, or ~US$19 billion) in revenue from the manufacture of its most cutting-edge consumer-grade 5 to 4 nanometer (nm) chips in 2022. Now, it is backed to make about 19% more from the same in 2023. Then again, older processes are still pulling their weight in helping the Taiwanese giant's business.

Apple is selling the newest AirPods Pro TWS earbuds for 20% off their retail price at Amazon. The 2nd Generation AirPods Pro have better noise cancellation, improved touch controls, and a more immersive audio experience than the previous generation AirPods Pro.

Compatible with PCs and consoles, the Razer Nari Ultimate wireless 7.1 surround sound gaming headset has been available since late September 2018. With a list price of US$199.99, this stylish headset with THX Audio, haptic feedback, self-adjusting headband, and retractable mic is now down to US$100.45 on Amazon.

The 2023 Portégé X40L-K 14-inch models are not only faster thanks to the addition of Raptor Lake-P vPro CPUs, but also thinner and lighter. They feature up to an i7-1370P processor, up to 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, fingerprint reader and microSD card reader.

Samsung has expanded its range of mid-range smartphones, having already released the Galaxy A14, Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 this year. Now it is the turn of the Galaxy F14, which combines a modern 5 nm SoC with a 50 MP camera and a 90 Hz display, among other features.

In addition to getting their systems ready for Diablo IV's open beta release with DLSS 2 enhancements, the 531.41 driver package also provides the users of Nvidia GPUs with support for Forza Horizon 5's DLSS 3 update, the technology preview of Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode coming April 11 to Cyberpunk 2077, one-click optimal settings for new titles, and more.

This is Minisforum's first model with dual Ethernet ports. It also comes with a redesigned cooling system featuring active heatsink for the M.2 SSD and improved heatsink for the CPU and RAM. Additionally, the NAB6 is among the few mini PCs with 3x USB-C ports.

LG confirmed a launch date for the mass production of its own LFP batteries like the ones used in the standard range Model 3 and Model Y which are supplied by China's CATL. It also said it will finalize a battery agreement with Tesla this year, as well as start a partnership with Toyota over EV cells.

Early details about a new GPD gaming handheld have surfaced online. While the Win 4 expanded on the design of the Win 3, a new GPD product will hark back to the old Win 2 and Win 2 Max with a mini laptop form factor.

Amazon has advised Alexa voice assistant users that it will soon turn off a feature aimed at improving usability on smartphones. The feature will cease to work at the end of the month, with nothing replacing it.

Corsair has partnered with LG Display to deliver the XENEON 27QHD240, an MLA OLED panel with a QHD resolution and 1,000 nits peak brightness. The XENEON 27QHD240 also offers a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

Anker is now offering 39% off its upgraded 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo) in the US at its online store and on Amazon. The portable device launched last year is 0.5-in (~12.8 mm) thick. You can use the foldable device to charge various iPhone models, with a 5,000 mAh battery suitable for charging an iPhone 13 0.8 times.

The NewQ 16-in-1 docking station is now reduced by 35% at Amazon in the US. You can use the device to connect to triple 4K@60Hz monitors via DisplayLink technology. Ports on the device include DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, 10 Gbps USB-C 3.2 and Gigabit Ethernet.

Lucid may have new EV models in its pipeline as it is gearing up to order new dual-stack OLED display size from LG. Samsung's Chairman is also meeting with Lucid on the sidelines of a South Korea-US business meeting to discuss cylindrical battery supply for its electric vehicles.

Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 benchmarks have landed online, a week after Qualcomm announced the new chipset. Early results suggest a massive improvement from previous Snapdragon 7 series chipsets and put the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 close to last year's Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1.

The current placement and low-light camera abilities on Tesla cars may be preventing its new Park Assist update from performing on par with the same feature on older Teslas with ultrasonic sensors. Tesla removed those to save costs, but the wider camera-only parking assistance update unearthed visibility challenges.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will feature four unique CPU clusters. There will be one high-performance Cortex-X core, two efficiency Cortex-A5xx cores, two performance Cortex-A7xx cores and an additional three Cortex-A7xx cores. Its Adreno GPU will supposedly be clocked at 750 MHz.

Due to a pretty unhealthy noise, the all-electric Mercedes G-Class had to discontinue its test drive and was consequently examined by Mercedes engineers after a considerate Land Rover driver was not able to help the stranded EQG prototype

Thanks to a new deal at several well-known retailers, the WD Black SN770 NVMe SSD with 1TB of storage capacity has now undercut the US$60 price mark, which makes it one of the better choices in the budget-focused PCIe 4.0 segment.

Framework, the company behind the modular Framework Laptop 13, announced a new model today. The Framework Laptop 16 is a 16-inch laptop built around Framework's ethos of repairability and upgradeability. The Framework Laptop 16 includes a swappable keyboard and an expansion bay that can be used to upgrade the machine's graphics card.

Garmin has released Beta Version 25.76 for Fenix 6 and MARQ series smartwatches. The update brings several improvements and adds a new activity to eligible devices. Various bugs have been fixed, such as issues with low battery power mode and when connecting headphones.

The Dell Precision 5480 and Precision 5680 have launched today featuring Intel Raptor Lake-H vPro options and the latest Nvidia RTX Ada workstation GPUs up to the RTX 5000 Ada. While the 14-inch Precision 5480 offers up to a QHD+ touch panel, the 16-inch Precision 5680 can be configured with a UHD+ OLED touch option.

The Financial Times quotes industry insiders that report game changing moves from Arm scheduled for early 2024. With the IPO happening this year, Arm plans to increase profits by ditching the royalties charged per each SoC sold by chipmakers and instead charge the smartphone makers based on the value of each device.

Garmin Beta Version 12.09 is now available for Instinct 2 series and Instinct Crossover series smartwatches. The new software adds an activity and several improvements to the devices. Issues when sharing heart rate data and problems with the Morning Report feature have also been resolved.

The newest OnePlus Nord Launch Event teaser includes an interesting Easter egg: a teaser concerning second-gen Buds for this series' device ecosystem. They may or may not debut alongside the upcoming CE 3 Lite smartphone, yet have been revealed as having an updated take on their predecessor's design. The Nord Buds 2 are also thought to debut with noise cancellation and Bluetooth 5.3.

CPU options include the Intel Raptor Lake i5-1340P and i7-1360P models which can be coupled with up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 10 TB of storage. Port selection is quite robust and Simply NUC allows for some custom ports on the front panel.

Dell has launched the Precision 3480, 3580, and 3581 mobile workstations with the latest Intel Raptor Lake processors and up to NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPU. Additionally, all three laptops feature wide connectivity options including Thunderbolt 4 ports and FHD webcams with optional IR sensors for facial recognition.

With a list price of US$1,199.99, the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey CRG9, model LC49RG90SSNXZA, is now down to US$799.96 on Amazon thanks to a 33% discount. With a brightness of 1,000 nits and a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, this curved gaming monitor delivers an amazing 5,120 X 1,440-pixel visual experience.

The AOC AGON AG325QZN/EU is a high refresh rate gaming monitor with a 31.5-inch and 1440p VA panel. The AGON AG325QZN/EU is also VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified, has four video outputs and a USB hub, among other features.

OnePlus has announced that the "larger than life" CE 3 Lite 5G will become the first Nord-series device to hit either India or Europe in 2023. The probably budget-friendly Android smartphone's pre-orders will open in April 2023 with "early bird" incentives such as the chance to win prizes or score extended warranties.

Anbernic has presented the RG405M, a 4-inch gaming handheld with an IPS display. Powered by the Unisoc Tiger T618 and LPDDR4X RAM, the Anbernic RG405M runs Android 12 and has a 4,500 mAh battery that should last up to 7 hours of gameplay between charges.

Realme has announced that the GT Neo5 SE will be ready to take the Redmi Note 12 Turbo on later in 2023. The Android smartphone offers the freshly-launched Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 processor in a mid-range version of its series' flagship's design. It is also said to combine the new silicon with other top-end internals for a performance-focused experience.

The ViewSonic X1-4K and X2-4K projectors, designed for Xbox, have been revealed. The gadgets mimic the Xbox’s design with green accents and support HDMI-CEC which can switch on your projector when you boot the console. The higher-end X2-4K has up to 2,150 ANSI lumens brightness and a 0.69 to 0.83 short throw ratio.

Huawei has debuted the P60 series, which consists of the regular P60, the P60 Pro and the P60 Art. The trio rely on the same flagship chipset, large LPTO AMOLED display and 48 MP variable aperture primary camera. However, there are a few differences between models, including a silicon-carbon battery for the P60 Art.

Lenovo has announced the 16-inch Legion Slim 5 and Slim 5i gaming laptops featuring AMD and Intel chips and up to RTX 4070 GPUs. The notebooks boast 16:10 displays, optional 4-zone RGB keyboards, fast charge-capable 80 Wh batteries, a healthy mix of ports, and up to 32 GB/1 TB storage and RAM configuration.

Featuring active noise cancelation alongside a total battery life of 24 hours, the Sennheiser CX Plus Special Edition TWS earbuds also feature audio transparency and come bundled with ear tips in four sizes. With a list price of US$179.95, they are now down by 56%, so those interested can grab them off Amazon for US$79.95.

Dell is introducing a whole range of refreshed Latitude 7x40 series laptops today. The new Latitude range is comprised of Latitude 7340, Latitude 7440, Latitude 7640, Latitude 7340 Ultralight, and Latitude 7440 Ultralight with the Latitude 7340 and 7440 also being available in 2-in-1 form factors. All models come with Intel 13th gen vPro CPUs up to the Core i7, 5 MP webcams, quad-speakers, and Dell's suite of business and privacy protection apps.

Dell has officially launched the Precision 7780 and Precision 7680 laptops. Both feature current-gen hardware from Nvidia and Intel, up to 128 GB of RAM, 4 TB storage, and more. They are available for purchase now, with prices starting at US$2,529.

Dell has officially unveiled the Dell Precision 7960 Tower and Precision 5860 Tower for heavy workloads. They can be configured with a multitude of Intel Xeon chips, ECC memory, Nvidia RTX A series graphics cards and more. They will be available for purchase on April 18.

Dell's latest Latitude 5000-series laptops boast 13th Gen Intel processors. Additionally, Dell focused on sustainability with the manufacture of these machines, increasing its use of recyclable plastics by up to 64%.

Dell's Latitude 5430 Chromebook is a business-focused Chromebook that features 12th-Gen Intel CPUs, either a clamshell or 2-in-1 form factor, and security features like automatic enterprise enrollment upon booting the laptop for the first time.

Dell is introducing a new design with the Latitude 9440 2-in-1 with a mini-LED backlit zero-lattice keyboard, a larger touchpad with haptic conference keys, and a fully Thunderbolt 4 interface. The Latitude 9440 2-in-1 conforms to Intel Evo standards and comes with a host of security and AI features to enhance collaboration.

Xiaomi is now offering the Redmi 12C outside China, three months after releasing the smartphone in China. The Redmi 12C comes with a 720p display, a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, a 50 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. The device features LPDDR4X RAM too, although there are cutbacks in some areas.

Xiaomi is now selling the Redmi Watch 3 outside China. The Redmi Watch 3 has a large display within a small chassis, as well as a GPS module and 5 ATM water resistance, among other features.

Roborock has released the G20 Robot Vacuum in China for pre-sale. The gadget has up to 6,000 Pa suction power, and its mop can vibrate up to 3,000 times per minute. Plus, the device has a smart carpet detection tool and comes with a self-cleaning docking station. The dock can automatically empty the onboard dustbin and clean and dry the mop head.