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The STIHL iMOW robot lawn mower pricing has been unveiled for the EU. The new line-up features six models, which start at €1,999. The devices can cover lawn areas up to 5,000 m² (~53,820 ft²), and tackle inclines up to 60%. Plus, you can control the mower with an app or voice commands.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is a mid-range Android smartphone with a potentially disappointing successor, according to prior rumors. However, the CE 3's latest leak purports to override these claims with new predictions of OLED, a higher-end processor and fast charging in the upcoming mid-ranger.

The Auspicious Machine is a Linux-based gaming handheld with a design that could be mistaken for a BlackBerry smartphone. Not only does the Auspicious Machine have a 4:3 aspect ratio display, but it also has a small keyboard. The Auspicious Machine is based on a Raspberry Pi 4 Compute Module 4, although it supports other popular single-board computers.

Huawei has officially started selling the Watch Buds, having opened pre-orders last month. The Watch Buds may look like Huawei's other flagship smartwatches, but it offers a hidden feature beneath its display that few of its competitors offer.

Garmin has introduced the Forerunner 965, a 46 mm smartwatch with a 1.4-inch display. The Forerunner 965 has a titanium bezel, 32 GB of storage and an AMOLED display, which should be brighter and more vivid than older MIP displays. The Forerunner 965 is already orderable, albeit at a higher launch price than the Forerunner 955.

Garmin has finally started selling the Forerunner 265 series globally. Available as the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S, the Forerunner 265 series retails for US$449.99 and features AMOLED displays. The Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S both retail for US$449.99 and are orderable now.

The Galaxy A34 and A54 are tipped to hit the market as more affordable alternatives to Samsung's latest flagship Android smartphones in 2023. According to a famous tipster, it may now not be too long before they become available. Meanwhile, another new leak purports to confirm just how similar the 2 mid-range devices are to the S23 series - in terms of looks, that is.

This wacky DIY project uses a 43-inch TV as its screen, and the computing power is provided via an Intel NUC 11 with i7-1165G7 processor and RTX 2060 dGPU that is hidden under the keyboard together with three high capacity batteries, which can sustain 260 W in full load.

A new Windows 11 update has dropped bringing with it the much-hyped AI-powered Bing directly to the taskbar. The new update also offers energy saving recommendations, Braille display support in Narrator, tablet mode improvements, and more. Microsoft is also updating in-box apps such as Notepad with tabs, Snipping Tool with screen recording, and Phone Link with iOS integration for Windows Insiders.

The new business-oriented PRO DP10 13M mini PCs can be equipped with up to an Intel i7-1360P CPU and up to 64 GB DDR4-3200, plus it features four video outputs, of which one is a Thunderbolt 4 connector.

Samsung has unveiled the Sound Tower MX-ST45B, which is now available in Brazil. The portable speaker is designed for outdoor use, with waterproof components and dual-sided output for an increased audio range. The device lasts up to twelve hours on a single charge and has built-in LED lights.

OPPO has revealed a Zero-Power Tag prototype at MWC 2023. The gadget is the first to feature the company's Zero-Power Communication Technology, which means it can operate without a battery. You can use the tag to track an item or monitor temperature and humidity changes using integrated sensors.

Various regulatory bodies have revealed information about the Redmi Watch 3 Lite, a follow-up to its 2021 predecessor. Not only have regulatory bodies confirmed the smartwatch's release name, but they have also shared battery information and even hands-on photos.

LG has reduced another high-end gaming monitor under its UltraGear series. The UltraGear 27GP95R-B has a Nano-IPS panel with a default 144 Hz refresh rate. However, LG allows the UltraGear 27GP95R-B to be overclocked to 160 Hz, which combines with a native 4K resolution, 1 ms response times and VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification.

OnePlus launched its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 11, last month to a generally favorable reception from the media. JerryRigEverything has also put the phone through a series of durability tests to see if the company has improved the OnePlus 11 over the OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 10T which suffered a terrible fate at the hands of the reviewer.

The all-electric model variant is expected to debut in two years' time and may also feature a more modern fastback design, which would be a significant change for the rather traditional style of the performance sedan. Either way, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is supposed to remain the automaker's most desirable car according to its CEO.

The Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar with a standalone 3.1-channel setup has once again received a noteworthy discount, which means that the Sony HT-A3000 has dropped back below the US$500 price mark and matched its lowest price thus far on Amazon.

The new driver package for GeForce GPUs arrived yesterday and, in addition to various optimizations for titles such as Atomic Heart or The Finals, it packs RTX Video Super Resolution support. This technology upscales videos and removes artifacts in Chrome or Edge across multiple streaming platforms.

The Realme GT3 has landed at MWC 2023 with 240 W fast charging, a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and a 144 Hz AMOLED display. Not only has the company showcased the new smartphone, but it has also outlined a global release window and launch pricing.

ZTE will soon introduce the Nubia Z50 Ultra, an unusual flagship smartphone that will share a boxy design with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Once again, ZTE will use an Ultra-branded smartphone to showcase its latest under-panel camera technology. The Nubia Z50 Ultra will also offer an unusually long focal length for a primary smartphone camera.

Best Buy is currently selling LG's 48-inch A2 OLED TV for a penny shy of US$600, which is about 54% off its MSRP of $1299.99. The larger 77-inch A2 OLED TV is also on sale for $1000 off.

Garmin is on the verge of releasing Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 series smartphones. While the company has not explicitly referred to either smartwatch, its teaser corresponds with an earlier leak.

The Roborock H1 washing machine and dryer has been unveiled in China. The gadget from the popular robot vacuum brand uses low-temperature air circulation to carefully dry delicate clothes without damaging them. An algorithm also determines when the drying cycle should end to save energy.

Details of two unreleased Meta Quest VR headsets have leaked, courtesy of The Verge. Cited in an internal roadmap, 'Ventura' and 'La Jolla' will serve different product segments, with the former billed as a cheaper or more 'accessible' alternative to this year's Quest 3. Meanwhile, La Jolla will be a successor to the Quest Pro of sorts.

The Xiaomi K100 laser printer has been launched in China. The compact gadget’s footprint is around the same size as a sheet of A4 paper. With a 600 x 600 DPI print quality, the black and white printer can deliver around 20 pages per minute. Plus, the device is currently available at a lower price thank to an introductory offer.

New Quest 3 information has surfaced online. Purportedly, Meta plans to bring several improvements to market over the current Quest 2 with a view to getting 'enthusiasts fired up'. The Quest 3 will cost even more than the current Quest 2 though, which now costs US$499 with 256 GB of storage.

According to a report, Meta is working on multiple sets of AR glasses that it hopes will supersede smartphones by the 2030s. While second-generation smart glasses are due later this year, Meta is not expected to bring its most 'technically advanced' model to market until 2027. Meta's AR glasses will be joined by complementing wearables, including a 'neural interface band'.

Tesla just asks not to park diagonally as a carryover advice from the European app section. Starting predominantly with New York, Tesla has officially allowed access to its Supercharger network to other electric vehicles. There is now an instructions video on how to charge your non-Tesla car at its stalls with the new combined NACS/CCS connector, but Tesla warns that the process may be slower.

Volkswagen has now previewed its ne ID.3 with promises of upgraded design and 'smart car' attributes made in line with "the wishes of our customers”. Accordingly, its exterior and its aerodynamics are touted as "sharper", while its interior may get softer (and even more sustainable). However, and possibly most importantly, its infotainment system overhaul is rated to take the most cutting driver feedback into account.

OnePlus has confirmed that it will augment its sub-flagship Ace series of Android smartphones with a new 2V model. It will distinguish itself from the line's current flagship with a high-end MediaTek chipset rather than one from Qualcomm, and, as it turns out, with a new build too. Its OEM has scheduled it for an initial early March 2023 debut in the Chinese market: an announcement that has sparked speculation that it may be offered elsewhere under a different name later in the year.

It appears that Samsung will offer larger batteries within its next-generation smartwatches. While the Galaxy Watch5 series offered better battery life of its predecessors, the 40 mm and 44 mm versions of the Galaxy Watch6 will take these improvements even further.

Huawei is now distributing the first HarmonyOS 3 update to the Watch GT 3 and Watch GT 3 Pro in China. Available as HarmonyOS 3.0.0.73, the update brings various changes to the Watch GT 3 series.

The limited miniaturization of digital processors could soon constrain the available AI processing power. Scientists are now exploring alternative ways to boost AI processing speeds by combining human brain cells with digital computations.

Huawei has discussed extended Watch GT Cyber availability, having launched the smartwatch in China and Mexico so far. While the smartwatch will soon be available in the Middle East and more Latin American and South East Asian countries, Huawei is said to have ruled out European or further North American releases.

AAEON has presented the UP Squared Pro 7000, an x86-based single-board computer (SBC). The UP Squared Pro 7000 will be available with a choice of Intel Alder Lake-N processors, ranging from the Processor N50 to the Core i3-N305.

ZTE has exhibited the Nubia Pad 3D at MWC 2023 before it opens pre-orders. Equipped with a 12.4-inch and 2.5K panel, the Nubia Pad 3D also has a Snapdragon 888 chipset and four cameras that it uses in conjunction with a special display layer that creates 3D content from 2D source material.

SKYWORTH has launched a crowdfunding campaign in North America for its S1 4K outdoor TV. The gadget comes in 65-in and 75-in sizes and can withstand many weather conditions, operating in temperatures from -4 to 122 °F (~-16 to 50°C). Plus, the TV has up to 3,000 nits brightness and a built-in sound system with support for Dolby Atmos.

The Samsung QLED 4K Q80B Smart TV series now sells at a reduced price in the US at the company’s online store, Amazon and Best Buy. You can save US$600 on the larger 75-in and 65-in models, with a 33% price cut offered on the 65-in version. The 2022 TV has Direct Full Array, 4K Upscaling and support for Dolby Atmos.

At MWC, we were able to get a hands on with the newest 2023 gen ThinkPad laptops. Highlights are the new ThinkPad Z series and the ThinkPad X13 G3, but we also received some interesting information about the new ThinkPad T series.

Toyota stripped a Tesla Model Y down and came away impressed with the 'work of art' engineering on the inside. A Toyota exec said that Tesla's cost management is unsurpassed as there is barely anything redundant that doesn't belong there or doesn't serve a needed function.

There will be a new Model Y next year with updated design and fresh interior decoration, as well as powertrain enhancements. The mid-cycle Tesla Model Y upgrade is called 'Project Juniper' internally, but it will come about a year after Tesla releases the new 'Highland' Model 3 this September.

Casio has launched the G-SQUAD GBD-H2000 smartwatch, now available for pre-order in Europe. The wearable is the first to feature the licensed Polar algorithm, using the company’s database to analyse your workouts and provide tools like sleep health tracking. Plus, you can recharge the watch’s battery using solar power.

Garmin has introduced Outdoor Maps+, a new paid feature for some smartwatches, including the Enduro 2, epix (Gen 2), and fenix 7 series. The tool is available via an annual subscription, bringing satellite images, enhanced topographic maps and a public land overlay to eligible wearables.

Previously listed with a US$944.99 price tag, the HP Pavilion 15 laptop with Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, 16/512 GB of memory/storage, FHD IPS micro-edge display, and Windows 11 Pro preloaded is now down to US$699 on Amazon. This quite tempting price is the result of a generous 26% discount.

Nvidia's new mainstream laptop GPUs convinced with improved efficiency and performance during our review, but we also noticed that the TDP values of the new laptop GPUs do not really matter above 100 Watts, since even the RTX 4070 Laptop only consumes ~100W during gaming.

Best Buy now has the MSI Delta 15 AMD Advantage Edition for 36% off the US$1,399.99 list price. With a combined 4.3 stars out of 5 from 324 reviews, the MSI Delta 15 on sale comes well-rated. In addition to commendable gaming prowess, the notebook can also serve as a worthy day-to-day laptop thanks to its light weight, thinner profile, and good battery life.

The 2023 Caliber X2 and R3 are full-on redesigns of the 2022 Caliber X1 and R2, respectively, while the E1 is a new baseline series for gamers on tighter budgets.

Introduced as one of the first laptops to use the Intel Tiger Lake architecture, the Intel Core i7-1165G7-powered Asus ZenBook 14, model UX425EA-EH71, comes with 8 GB of memory, a 512 GB PCIe SSD, and Windows 10 Home. This MIL-STD-810G-certified 14-inch lightweight laptop is now down to US$716.97 thanks to a 26% discount.

With sequential read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s, the Samsung 970 Evo Plus is not the quickest NVMe SSD on the planet, but the 2TB version arguably offers a a lot of value after dropping to its lowest price ever on Amazon.

From a list price of US$329.99, the 2 TB version of the Gigabyte Aorus Gen4 7000s PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD is now down to US$169.99. This SSD features AES-256 encryption support, is compatible with the Sony PlayStation 5 console, and delivers sequential read/write speeds of up to 7000/5500 MB/s.