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Honor has launched the Magic Vs in China, a smartphone that the company claims ‘pushes industry benchmarks’ in not only design and performance, but also in user experience and display quality. Available from today in China for CNY 7,499 (~US$1,050), Honor has teased when the Magic Vs will be coming to markets, too.

A new sleep staging algorithm has been revealed by Oura. The latest technology, which will be available via the Oura Ring, uses movement, temperature, heart rate and HRV data collected by the wearable to monitor your sleep quality. The algorithm's output matches results from polysomnography by up to 79%.

Corsair has launched the TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock, which can be used with Mac, PC and Chromebook devices. The gadget has ten ports, including four Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 15 W USB-C port. The device supports connection to two 4K HDR displays and receives up to 96 W power.

Bestware’s Black Friday campaign kicks off on November 23 at 10 AM CET and lasts until November 30 10 AM CET. There are many great deals for XMG gaming laptops with optional liquid cooling unit and the Schenker slim and light notebooks, plus Bestware also offers discounts for select desktop PCs and VR headsets.

God of War Ragnarok's game director Eric Williams said in an interview that the game is unlikely to get any DLC because the developers have put quite a lot of content into the game. However, he doesn't rule out the possibility entirely, indicating there could still be some hone for fans seeking closure.

The usually fairly expensive Dolby Atmos soundbars from the reputable US audio brand have received a noteworthy "Black Week" discount, which brings the Sonos Arc and Sonos Beam down to a more reasonable price range.

Aside from the dedicated RTX 3050 Ti GPU, the good-looking Asus ZenBook 15 sports a beautiful 15-inch OLED display that arguably makes it the perfect companion for prospective buyers who are in the market for an affordable multimedia laptop.

The popular YouTuber Kyle Hansen (Bitwit) has posted a new video showing how he managed to build a respectable gaming PC on a lower budget than the MSRP for Nvidia’s unloved GeForce RTX 4080. The rig features an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X as CPU and Radeon RX 6800 XT as GPU, and there was even enough in the budget for 32 GB of RAM.

Vivo's new X90 and X90 Pro series of premium smartphones has been unveiled with a top-end 1-inch sensor for a main camera, albeit only in the Pro model. The vanilla model has the same new display, ultra-fast charging and new processor as its higher-end siblings, however. It starts for less than US$520 in China.

Anbernic has started selling another gaming handheld. Arriving as the RG505, the device relies on the Unisoc Tiger T618, 4 GB of RAM and an OLED display that measures 4.95-inches across.

According to new reports, Samsung is preparing to release a new 'Fan Edition' tablet. Billed as being part of the Galaxy Tab S8 series, the tablet utilises a weaker processor than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, as well as a cheaper display, among other changes.

Huawei has started distributing a new update to the Watch FIT 2, one of the company’s many smartwatches. Rolling out as HarmonyOS 2.1.0.177, the update brings several new features to the Watch FIT 2, such as a Running Ability Index metric and the expansion of the device’s alarm functionality.

Google has brought a feature from Fitbit to the Pixel Watch. Available globally, Sleep Profiles is aimed at detecting changes in sleep patterns. The new feature is tied to a Fitbit Premium membership though, which costs US$9.99 per month or US$79.99 annually.

Bose has outlined plans to upgrade its QuietComfort Earbuds II. Already billed as offering the world's best ANC, the QuietComfort Earbuds II will soon be capable of aptX Lossless, one of two new Qualcomm sound platforms.

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi 13 series in a few weeks, albeit only in China. In the meantime, Digital Chat Station has described several features of the Xiaomi 13, which will arrive with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

During his tenure, Thakur managed to acquire Tower Semiconductor, as well as sign MediaTek and the US Department of Defense as prominent customers for the Intel Foundry Services. A disagreement with CEO Pat Gelsinger regarding the future role of Tower Semiconductor is allegedly linked to Thakur's resignation.

1MORE has announced a 41% discount on its flagship EVO TWS earbuds as part of its Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2022 sale. The brand's SonoFlow "wireless audiophile" headphones are also 20% off, as are its latest Spatial Audio Aero earbuds, and ComfoBuds Mini. The ComfoBuds Pro may be the best deal for some shoppers, however.

With a 12-plus-1 phases digital VRM solution that features a 90 A smart power stage and shielded memory routing, the Gigabyte Z590 AORUS PRO AX motherboard is a good solution for overclocking LGA 1200 Intel 11th and 10th Gen processors. Amazon has it discounted to an attractive US$120, down from the list price of US$289.99.

The Snapdragon 782G is the latest mobile processor to be announced from Qualcomm, although sharp-eyed tech fans will be strongly reminded of some pre-existing platforms on reading its main specs. Then again, the "new" SoC may still bring the best it can to the first smartphone to launch with it, thanks to up-to-date features such as Snapdragon Sound, Bluetooth 5.2 and support for up to 200MP camera sensors.

Vivo has launched the high-end X90 Pro+ smartphone in China. It features a 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor, a 64 MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 3.5x optical and 100x digital zoom, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and a 4,700 mAh battery. Prices start at CNY 6500 (US$910) in China.

Concept renders of the Redmi K60 have provided a look at what could be to come from one of Xiaomi's next flagship Redmi smartphones. Anticipated for an early 2023 release, the Redmi K60 should launch globally as the POCO F5, as the Redmi K50 did with the POCO F4.

The 15-inch and 13.5-inch variants of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro have been heavily discounted on Amazon. One can purchase the former starting at US$900 and the latter at US$850.

Xiaomi has launched the Wireless Switch Bluetooth Version in China. The device has three programmable controls, which you can use to control single or groups of smart home gadgets. The small white button must be connected to a Bluetooth mesh gateway and can also be used as a doorbell.

An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the AirTulip Sleep smart headboard has begun. The gadget has an integrated air purifier and can push warm or cool air over your bed as you sleep. The company suggests the benefits of the smart headboard include reduced snoring and night sweats for higher quality sleep.

Tesla said that its electric pickup truck's release has been postponed for 2023, most likely for next summer, and its chief competitor BYD may be prepping an answer to the Cybertruck to be launched around that time, too. BYD's pickup has already been spotted testing in camouflaged mode.

ESTG is selling the M16 smartwatch worldwide via AliExpress. The gadget has listed health features such as blood pressure, blood oxygen level and heart rate monitors. You can also use the device to make and receive calls via Bluetooth. Plus, a 600 mAh battery provides up to 10 days of life with typical use.

Although it hasn't been officially announced yet, the Beelink SEi12 Pro with an Intel Core i7-1260P processor is already available for purchase. The prices start at US$599.99 for the barebone version and go up to US$799.99 for the configuration that includes 32 GB of memory and a 500 GB SSD.

Garmin has discounted its Fenix 6 Sapphire smartwatch in the US, Australia and Canada. Customers in Australia can find the most significant price reduction of AU$640 (~US$425), with those in the US and Canada saving US$350 and CA$480 (~US$358), respectively. The wearable has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens, heart rate sensor and pulse oximeter.

The MSI Creator 15 is a notebook focused on productivity workloads. Due to a powerful GPU, the machine can also comfortably drive most modern games at relatively high settings. Amazon has now slashed US$700 off the retail price for the RTX 3080 SKU of the laptop.

The Snapdragon 888-toting Sony Xperia 5 III can now be purchased on Amazon for just US$645, a full 35% lower than its retail price of US$999. The smartphone packs a Snapdragon 888, 6.1-inch OLED screen, three 12 MP rear cameras, and a 3.5 mm audio jack with a built-in DAC.

In addition to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics adapter, the discounted Razer Blade 14 configuration available on Amazon also features 16 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD. After a 29% discount, the US$2,799.99 list price of this compact gaming laptop drops to US$1,999.99.

Tesla may be readying another method to effectively cut the Model 3 and Model Y prices in its most productive vehicle market as it currently faces the biggest gap between manufacturing capacity and actual orders in China. While Tesla EV demand is tapering off there, competition is increasing, and subsidies expire by year's end.

The Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatches now have the Google Wallet app, allowing you to make contactless payments via Google Pay. The company has also announced that the Google Maps app will shortly be available for the wearables, though to use it, it must be the only app running on your watch.

Nireeka is currently crowdfunding for its Revenant e-bike on Indiegogo. The bicycle comes with a 250 W motor as standard, which you can upgrade to a 1,000 W model for a 35 mph (~56 kph) top speed and up to 85 Nm of torque. Plus, the bike has built-in ABS, fat tires and a full suspension system.

Despite its outstanding camera capabilities, the Mate 50 Pro does not prove to be a smartphone for everyone. Read the following summary of our comprehensive review and its test results to find out why.

Google is charging around US$150 extra for the Pixel 7 Pro compared to the smaller non-Pro model. Is the surcharge worth it? And if so, for whom? Once again, we provide comparisons to make the decision easier for you.

Twitter is reportedly experiencing a significant surge in usage. Per the latest figures posted by Elon Musk, the platform has recorded an additional 1.6 million Daily Active Users (DAU) over the past week. The recent spike comes amidst widespread uncertainty regarding the site’s future as employees have allegedly resigned en masse over the previous days.

Nvidia's board partners have confirmed future iterations of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti will replace its 14 Gbps GDDR6 memory with faster 19 Gbps GDDR6X modules, resulting in over 30% memory bandwidth.

A report from Digitimes says wafers produced on TSMC's upcoming N3 family (N3E, N3P, N3X) cost US$20,000 per unit. The additional costs will almost certainly be passed on to end users, resulting in more expensive smartphones, graphics cards and CPUs.

Expect performance to be almost identical to the Core i5-1235U and the integrated Iris Xe 80 EUs even though the Core i7-1260U and its Iris Xe 96 EUs may sound faster on paper.

If you or someone you know needs a compact desktop, GEEKOM is offering up to 29% off two of its mini PCs now through November 27. Be sure to select the on-page coupon for full savings.

Considering its budget-friendly sale price of just US$599 at Best Buy, this large 65-inch Mini-LED TV can get extremely bright and deliver an impactful HDR experience that is often only found in television sets in the four-digit price range.

Sapphire's well-performing variant of the popular AMD Radeon RX 6700 desktop GPU has reached prices of more than US$1,000 at the height of the cryptomining boom, but patient gamers can now order this mid-range graphics card for under US$300 thanks to an intriguing deal at Newegg.

XGIMI is discounting several of its high-quality smart projectors by up to 33% this Black Friday. Models range from the affordable MoGo Pro to the luxurious Aura 4K UST laser projector.

OPPO'S purported next-gen flagship Android smartphone, the Find X6 Pro, is now believed to have premium finish options that might include leather and ceramic in 2023. However, this potential appeal may have a catch: the device's pocketability. Its supposedly enlarged, upgraded camera hump might be a particularly prominent issue for some consumers.

One-netbook has started selling an Intel Pentium Gold 8505-powered version of the ONEXPLAYER mini. Sold with a 1200p display and in two colours, the ONEXPLAYER mini also has 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB of storage and a 48 Wh battery, among other features.

As the first wave of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered handsets is still in the making, a reference handset coming from Qualcomm is showing noticeable improvements over existing mobile processors. The benchmarks reveal that the upcoming chip is faster than its predecessor and Apple's A16 Bionic.

Fossil has included its latest Wear OS 3-capable smartwatches in its Black Friday 2022 event - albeit not for very long. The OEM claims that its deals on the Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus-powered wearables are only around for the next 3 days. Many Gen 6 variants, its hybrid model included, are available at these new lower prices until then.

One-netbook has shared details about the ONEXPLAYER 2, a gaming handheld that takes the form factor of the original ONEXPLAYER and crosses it with a Nintendo Switch. To be available with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and an equivalent Intel Alder Lake processor, the ONEXPLAYER 2 will also contain a larger battery than many ultrabooks.

Motorola has started teasing the Moto X40 as its next-gen flagship Android smartphone, although it has yet to reveal a final design, launch date or even key specs for the device besides its possession of the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Nevertheless, a company spokesperson claims not being able to help but reveal that the X40's new platform beats that of a main rival in terms of AnTuTu scores.