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According to a new report, the Surface Laptop 5 could miss out on AMD Ryzen models, a break from earlier generations. Purportedly, the Surface Laptop 5 could arrive with Intel Alder Lake-U series processors instead, a fate now also rumoured to be the case for the Surface Pro 9. Prices, memory configurations and new colour options have leaked too.

Google has taken a step closer to releasing a cheaper version of the Chromecast with Google TV. Billed as an HD version, the device is rumoured to launch for €43 in the Eurozone. In the meantime, the Android TV Guide has outlined practically all key Chromecast with Google TV (HD) specifications.

One-netbook has revealed pricing and configurations for the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U-powered version of its ONEXPLAYER mini Pro. Launching for as little as US$919, the machine comes with a 48 Wh battery, LPDDR5 RAM and a 7-inch display, among other features.

RTX Remix has been unveiled as a new modding platform that has just been added to NVIDIA's suite of resource for developers, and can make games fully compatible with the new RTX 4080 and 4090 cards - even Portal. Valve's classic title will celebrate its upcoming anniversary through release in a new downloadable "RTX On" form in sync with the new GPUs.

Nvidia has finally lifted the covers off the GeForce RTX 4090. It is up to 4x faster than Ampere's best, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. One can buy it on October 12 for US$1,599.

Contrary to reports, Xiaomi has not confirmed that the Redmi K60 series will receive a Dynamic Island-style notification system. While Xiaomi claims to have considered the matter, it will not be moving ahead with copying Apple's novel use of the space occupied by the sizeable pill punch-hole on the iPhone 14 Pro series.

GPD has confirmed more information about the Win 4, its next gaming handheld. Set to do battle with the likes of the new ONEXPLAYER mini Pro, the GPD Win 4 will launch with a first-party dock, as well as a superior keyboard compared to the one found in its predecessor.

NVIDIA has presented the RTX 4080 series in 12 GB and 16 GB flavours. Equipped with different GPUs, the RTX 4080 12 GB and RTX 4080 16 GB are two of three Ada Lovelace graphics cards presented so far, with the other being the RTX 4090.

WiZ has announced that it will release a new version of its app, WiZ app V2, later this month. Included in the upgrade is SpaceSense, a tool that enables you to set your smart lights to be triggered by motion without additional sensors; movement is detected by Wi-Fi signal sensing technology.

A pre-sale for the Xiaomi Face Recognition Smart Door Lock has launched in China. The gadget uses 3D structured light technology to scan your face in under one second accurately. You can also unlock the smart device using a fingerprint scanner, password or the Mijia App on your smartphone.

In a strange turn of events at Tesla, one European owner got an American VIN number assigned to a local second-hand vehicle. While trying in vain to open their garage door, trunk, frunk, or start the A/C, they were actually sending those commands to a Model 3 in the US.

AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards will be announced on November 3. The RDNA 3-based Navi 31 and Navi 32 GPUs are slated to use a chiplet-based design, while Navi 33 will be based on a monolithic die.

Garmin has released a new update, version 7.07, for owners of its Forerunner 945 LTE smartwatch participating in the beta program. The software includes a range of new features, such as Training Readiness, Race Widget, Morning Report and Fitness Age. Plus, the update includes general bug fixes.

Veo has unveiled a dual-passenger electric bicycle, the Apollo. You can use the bike to carry a passenger or cargo, with a payload of up to 400 lbs (~181 kg). The micromobility vehicle has a 750 W throttle assist motor that can help you to reach speeds up to 16 mph (~25 kph) over 45 miles (~72 km).

Renowned leaker Ice Universe says that some Samsung Electronics executives are insisting on an Exynos 2300-powered Galaxy S23 to be launched alongside the Snapdragon models. It goes against multiple reports from earlier which suggested that the flagships would exclusively use Qualcomm silicon.

Twitter leaker has confirmed key specifications of the upcoming Vivo X90 Pro+. The flagship smartphone will be launched in December with high-end cameras, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Samsung E6 AMOLED screen, LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 storage.

The Consumer Technology Assocation (CTA) has announced that it has a keynote speaker for its major CES 2023 event already: Lisa Su. AMD's chair and CEO is slated to hold forth on how her company's most cutting-edge and relevant computing technology helps solve the world's most pressing problems during the speech. This event is, as always, scheduled for early January 2023 and will take place live in Las Vegas.

AMD has finally unveiled its Mendocino series of laptop processors. It consists of three processors, the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, Ryzen 3 7320U and Athlon Gold 7220U. All three models have a max TDP of 15 Watts and feature a Radeon 610M iGPU.

Khadas has started selling the Edge2, a single-board computer (SBC) that it claims will deliver 'ARM PC' performance levels. Equipped with the Rockchip RK3588S, the Khadas Edge2 is available in four configurations. Prices start from US$199.99, with early bird pricing set to end on October 31.

According to new reports, the Pixel Watch and the Pixel 7 series will not begin shipping simultaneously. Instead, while Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro pre-orders should reach people in mid-October, the Pixel Watch will be held back until early November. Pricing in the Eurozone and the US has leaked too, as have various colour combinations.

Nothing has started rolling out Nothing OS 1.1.4, an update that brings numerous improvements to the Phone (1). Not only does the update contain new features, but it also bundles camera improvements, system optimisations and bug fixes. Available to download now, Nothing OS 1.1.4 is over a 100 MB download.

The RTX 40 series is almost upon us, ahead of which VideoCardz has leaked an image of the RTX 4090 Founders Edition. Confirming minor design changes from its RTX 30 series predecessors, the RTX 4090 Founders Edition should launch later today with two versions of the RTX 4080.

NuCurrent and PopSocket have partnered to make the latter's upcoming second-gen PopPower the first ever wireless charging accessory to meet the former's latest MP-A24 specification. It allows a Qi-standard charger to deliver power at up to the current top rate of 15W using hardware that takes up 82% less space compared to preceding designs.

The 16-inch model appears to be the same as the European one powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U APU along with 16 GB LPDDR4 and up to 1 TB NVMe SSD storage. For the Best Buy exclusive 17-inch model, LG is offering an Intel Core i7-1260P processor coupled with an RTX 3050 Ti DGPU and 16 GB DDR5 RAM plus 512 GB PCIe 4.0 storage.

Vivo has announced that it will launch an X Fold Plus later in 2022. Now, the upcoming foldable Android flagship may have surfaced on the AnTuTu website, 120Hz display driven by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor and all. These specs may have powered it to well over a million points on this benchmark, which may be a considerable improvement over its predecessor.

DIY smartphone aficionado JerryRigEverything has performed some durability tests on the base iPhone 14. The device, which is the cheapest in the iPhone 14 lineup, proved to be as tough as they come and survived every scenario including the infamous bend test . Unfortunately, the Sapphire crystal rear lens covers didn’t perform quite as well as expected.

A reputable US-based retailer now sells the well-equipped 15-inch gaming laptop at a notable 26% discount, which brings the RTX 3070-powered Asus TUF Dash F15 down to an enticing sale price of just US$1,099.

AOC has introduced the AG275QX/EU and AG275QXN/EU, two AGON 5th generation gaming monitors with IPS and VA panels, respectively. Offering 165 Hz refresh rates and QHD resolutions, the pair also deliver 1 ms response times with DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity.

ASRock has introduced the PG34WQ15R2B, a curved gaming monitor that is already available for US$429.99 in the US. Offering 91% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and a 165 Hz refresh rate, the PG34WQ15R2B also delivers up to 550 cd/m² of typical peak brightness, among other features.

Garmin has announced Alpha version 9.35 for Epix 2, Fenix 7 and Quatix 7 series smartwatches. Available to download now, the new Beta Program update seeks to fix several issues across the three smartwatch series, including one that cause the Golf activity not automatically to advance to the next hole.

The SEGA Dreamcast may have launched over 20 years ago, but the console still has a cult following. Such is its enduring popularity, Dreamware Enterprises has created the VM2, an upgraded VMU that aims to resolve all the issues of the original model. Not only does the VM2 support all VMU functionality, but it also has overhauled internals.

Garmin has rolled out Public Beta 10.22 for the Venu 2 series, following just a few days after Public Beta 10.21 arrived. Seemingly the Venu 2 series' next stable build too, Public Beta 10.22 contains a few bug fixes aimed but no new features.

Garmin has started rolling out new beta updates for the Instinct 2 and the Instinct 2s. While Beta version 9.25 has only just arrived, Garmin sought to release Beta version 9.27 a few days later. Both lack any new features, but they should address bugs on the Instinct 2 series.

Khadas has unveiled the Edge2, a single-board computer (SBC) with a sizeable heatsink and an octa-core processor. Supposedly one of the most powerful ARM-based SBCs to date, the Khadas Edge2 relies on the Rockchip RK3588S with a 6 TOPS NPU and up to 16 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. So far, Khadas has announced Edge2 Basic and Edge2 Pro configurations.

One-netbook is preparing to release a new edition in its ever-expanding ONEXPLAYER series. Finally, the company is equipping an ONEXPLAYER model with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, a Zen 3+ APU that features the powerful Radeon 680M iGPU. Theoretically, the Radeon 680M should help the AMD version deliver significantly better in-game performance than the current Intel Alder Lake-P series model.

The upcoming Redmi Pad has been revealed in a real-life photo via an official Xiaomi social media channel. In addition to accidentally leaking the tablet’s third color choice, the same post also mentioned the Redmi Pad price tag for Kuwait, with the amount indicating that the device is aimed at those looking for something affordable.

A potential release date for the Surface Pro 9 5G has leaked online, which should also apply to the regular Surface Pro 9, the Surface Laptop 5, the Surface Studio 3 and perhaps even the rumoured Surface Gaming Laptop. Having been spotted on the FCC's database, details about possible design changes between the Surface Pro X and Surface Pro 9 5G have been outlined too.

Nothing has teased the launch of something 'sublime', with CEO Carl Pei adding 'sometimes the answer is sitting right in front of you'. While the company and its CEO remain tight-lipped about what is planned, various leaks provide some insight into what could be on the horizon for Nothing.

Industry insider Tom Henderson says Sony has a new PS5 model in the works. It will feature a new chassis and a detachable disc drive that interfaces with the console via a USB-C port. The console is slated for a September 2023 launch.

A pre-sale for the Xiaomi Mijia Refrigerator Cross Door 430L has launched in China. The double-door fridge has compartments you can control with isolated temperatures and humidity settings. You can adjust the product's settings with a built-in touchscreen panel, Mijia app or Xiao AI voice commands.

Twitter leaker @9550Pro has some new information about AMD's RDNA 3 graphics cards. At least one high-end model can reportedly operate at 4.0 GHz, making it the world's first-ever GPU to do so.

The Hisense E8H TV will shortly launch in China. The 4K TV has several features for gaming, such as a 144 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium. The mini LED-backlit display has up to 1,600 nits brightness and is available in 65-in and 75-in models, starting from 6,999 yuan (~US$998.70).

The Optoma CinemaX D2 Plus has been launched in Korea. The 4K ultra-short throw device has several gaming features, such as a 4.2 ms input lag and a 240 Hz refresh rate. The laser light source has a peak brightness of 3,000 lumens and is expected to last up to 30,000 hours when using ECO mode.

The massive GTA 6 gameplay leak has finally been acknowledged by Rockstar Games. It confirms the footage's legitimacy and states that it will present the game "when it is ready".

iFixit has reportedly released a preview of its iPhone 14 Pro Max teardown that reveals how the new top-end mobile flagship's inaugural emergency satellite access works. It apparently involves a component found in many other 5G devices, some of which are not even from Apple. The Snapdragon X65 is a 2021 modem also capable of delivering 5G connectivity.

Google is projected to launch the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro in October 2022. Now, rumors of a new external Chromecast that might be unveiled alongside it have sparked up again, following its reported addition to regulator databases. It is said to aim for the budget tier of the smart home market as it will lack 4K, yet run Google TV out of the box.

VOLTA has jumped into the multi-pad, multi-use wireless charging accessory space with the Anchor, a 3-in-1 "station"-style product that could also act as a display stand or holder for pretty much all of a user's mobile Apple or Android ecosystem at the same time. It supports up to 15W of wireless power, which is still compatible with the new iPhone 14 series.

Instead of a high-nickel cathode and silicon anode, Tesla's 'revolutionary' 4680 battery uses the same old NCM 811 mix and graphite anode, first teardowns show. The only real advantage at the current state of its development is the packaging process, it seems.

The HyperDrive Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station will shortly arrive in Europe. The device has a range of Thunderbolt 4, USB-A and HDMI ports, with support for an 8K 60 Hz display. The maximum data transfer speed is 40 Gbps via Thunderbolt, and your connected device can charge at up to 96 W.

The BenQ TH690ST short throw projector is available in Europe. The device has several features aimed at gamers, such as an 8.3 ms response time at 1080p 120 Hz resolution. The gadget also supports 4K at 60 Hz, and a Game Mode enhances the image based on ambient lighting. The light source can last up to 20,000 hours with a peak brightness of 2,300 lumens.