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The OnePlus 13 is a very interesting high-end smartphone. Above all, the very powerful hardware at a comparatively low price is a selling point of the model. The Snapdragon 8 Elite proves to be very powerful in our tests, but also has problems with waste heat.

Also known as the TZ99 outside America, the Lumix ZS99 provides travellers and bloggers with a powerful 5-axis stabilized, 24-720 mm zoom lens that can capture the Eiffel Tower to Mona Lisa's smile with ease. The camera's focus select function allows photographers to refocus images after-the-fact.

Evan Blass has crashed Samsung's party by revealing the exact date of its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. It will happen in late January, right about when Samsung usually unveils its high-end smartphones.

The Insta360 Connect offers two 4K cameras, including a telephoto camera on a motorized gimbal. In combination with 14 microphones and high-quality speakers, the Connect is set to become a powerful conference solution.

Samsung will soon launch an affordable mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy F06, in at least five different colors. With the Galaxy F series, Samsung is also parting ways with the individual cameras in the housing in favor of a pill-shaped camera module.

While Intel has been quiet about its Twin Lake lineup, many systems featuring it are already available. The GMK NucBox G2 Plus has joined this growing list, and this new mini PC is reasonably affordable as well.

As we get nearer to the RTX 50-series launch, which is expected to take place at CES 2025, we encounter more leaked information regarding the much-awaited next-generation graphics cards. A recent tip reveals the RTX 5080's memory configuration, and the news appears promising.

The merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot SA in 2021 gave birth to Stellantis, and now Honda and Nissan may be the next car companies to join forces. The two Japanese automakers are reportedly considering forming a new holding company, they both will operate under, to take on rival EV companies.

The Moto G05 and Moto G15 are two new entry-level smartphones with broadly the same specifications. While €20/£20 separates the pair at launch, there are a few differences to be aware of when it comes to display and camera hardware.

Motorola has updated the Moto E series with the Moto E15. Launching with a 5,200 mAh battery and a 90 Hz display, the Motorola Moto E15 also features a 32 MP camera and MicroSD card expansion for a mere €109 (~$114).

The Moto G15 Power is Motorola's latest smartphone to feature a 6,000 mAh battery. Rolling out soon across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America soon, the Moto G15 Power also runs Android 15 natively, unlike many of its mid-range peers.

A new Garmin beta update is now available for three of the brand’s smartwatches. Version 12.11 resolves two issues, one relating to the Golf activity, and another which could cause Connect IQ watch faces to crash. In a forum post, Garmin also warns users that some models will temporarily lose access to a popular feature.

Honda discontinued the Prelude line in 2001 after the fifth generation. Now, it is prepping a new model that will launch in the US next year as a hybrid-electric vehicle, 47 years after the first Prelude was released.

Oppo is now believed to augment its Pad 3 line with new members of varying sizes. One of those Android tablets might be a rival for Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, while the other could be a compact slate with a high-performance chipset. One is also said to have the fastest charging of its series to date.

The final release of the year sees Kali Linux dropping support for 32-bit kernels while sporting GNOME 47 and Python 3.12. Additionally, the update labeled 2024.4 comes with 14 new tools, a major refresh to the Kali NetHunter store and website, as well as more supported devices, pushing the list up to a total of 100.

Nvidia has released a new single-board computer to challenge the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. Sold on the basis of its AI performance, the Jetson Orin Nano Super contains various powerful components and can be purchased worldwide for $249.

PC gamers can now vote for their Game Of The Year and other categories on Steam. The list includes a bunch of titles, ranging from AAA heavy-hitters like S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 and indie upstarts like Balatro.

AMD's Krackan Point-based Ryzen AI 7 350 has shown up on PassMark. It nets 3,919 and 21,127 points in the benchmark's single and multithreaded tests, which is to be expected from a CPU with a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores.

OnePlus has released design teasers for its upcoming series of flagship Android smartphones - albeit for only one of its members thus far. A new leak purports to expose the other in all its glory. The tip suggests that the 13R will also be available in a choice of three colorways, one of which might be finished in ceramic to boot.

YouTuber Budget-Builds Official managed to get their hands on what's claimed to be the Nvidia RTX 4010. This unannounced GPU has even performed reasonably well in games and benchmarks without an official driver.

Xiaomi has refreshed its Poco smartphone series with the Poco M7 Pro 5G. Not only has the Poco M7 Pro 5G arrived in the wake of the Redmi Note 14 5G, but it also shares many features with its Redmi Note counterpart too.

Chinese researchers successfully test advanced lithium battery system in drone flight, achieving 400 Wh/kg energy density and 20-40 percent performance boost.

WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg added a “pineapple is delicious on pizza” checkbox after a court order removed a prior login prompt. The move has sparked criticism over professionalism and leadership in the community.

Casio has announced that the MRGB2000JS1A, a high-end watch, is now available to pre-order in the US. Features of the radio-controlled watch include Bluetooth connectivity, solar charging and 200m water resistance. It is worth noting that only a limited number of units of the smartwatch will be available in this region.

Car.los has launched a folding electric cargo bike in Europe, the V1. One version of the e-bike comes with a collapsible front basket, and the bicycle itself folds in two, making it easier to store. Other features include a stepless transmission, a color display and an 80 Lux headlight.

Withings has announced that its new BPM Pro 2 blood pressure monitor has been cleared by the FDA. Features of the product include at-home blood pressure and pulse rate measurements for remote patient monitoring. The product is now on sale for healthcare professionals and has recently won an award.

Bethesda and Machine Games have announced a new update for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. It addresses issues with Nvidia DLSS, DLSS Frame Gen and Low Latency, and fixes some in-game bugs that could affect story progression

According to a new rumour, Apple will not be launching its next mid-range iPhone as the iPhone SE 4. Instead, we may see the introduction of a device called the iPhone 16e, much like the iPhone 5c and iPhone XR of yesteryear.

HEC's groundbreaking 660MW ultra-supercritical CFB power unit in Shaanxi, China successfully completed full-load trials, marking a global first. Operating at unprecedented temperature and pressure levels while maintaining 95 percent desulfurization efficiency, this milestone advances clean energy generation at industrial scale.

Innovative research reveals how biomethane from organic waste could transform ammonia production from a carbon-heavy process into a carbon-neutral one. The approach requires no new technology and could revolutionize fertilizer manufacturing while maintaining reliable supply chains.

It seems that the new dawn of the Asus ROG Flow Z13 is almost upon us. Specifically, new models powered by AMD Strix Halo APUs and powerful Radeon 8060S graphics have been spotted online, shortly after Asus confirmed that new ROG devices will be appearing next month during CES 2025.

Anker’s 737 Power Bank, with 24,000mAh capacity and 140W fast charging, is now at its lowest-ever price on Woot. With rapid device charging, TSA-friendly portability, and smart energy tracking, this deal is an absolute steal.

Lenovo is offering a new controller featuring Hall effect sensors and compatibility with a range of platforms. There are various ways to connect the controller, including via a 2.4GHz dongle. It also lets users adjust vibration intensity.

An image of what looks like the Chinese version of the Galaxy S25 Plus has leaked online. It shows off a redesigned camera module and what looks like a capacitive camera button, but in reality is a mm Wave 5G radio.

Lava has followed the Agni 3, its first smartphone with a secondary display on the rear with a cheaper model. The Lava Blaze Duo has smaller displays on both sides, a 5G MediaTek processor, and a battery that charges relatively fast.

The Eluktronics RP-15 G2 gaming laptop is now enjoying a massive 44% discount on the list price that has now made the notebook a stunning deal. The laptop offers upper mid-range hardware with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU alongside a Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, 16 GB of memory, and 1 TB of storage.

MSI has now officially presented the MPG 322URX globally. On the face of it, the MPG 322URX is the spitting image of the existing MPG 321URX. However, the MPG 322URX contains three noteworthy upgrades, including one that MSI claims is designed 'to support future hardware'.

The HDMI Forum is set to launch the next version of HDMI specification at CES 2025. The new standard will offer a number of improvements over its predecessor, including a significantly higher bandwidth and support for higher resolutions without compression.

Nvidia is gearing up to announce its much-awaited Blackwell-based RTX 50-series gaming GPUs, likely consisting of the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, along with an XX70-class GPU. We have already reported on a plethora of leaks, and as we get closer to CES, product listings with these GPUs have finally started showing up.

OpenAI has released ChatGPT's web search functionality for all users following the initial release to paid subscribers in November. The feature can trigger automatically based on your prompt or be manually activated with the new web search icon.

Since the last major leak, fans have speculated that the Nintendo Switch 2 could launch with Mario Kart 9 as its flagship title. However, a well-known Nintendo leaker disputes this, suggesting instead that a long-awaited remake of a beloved PlayStation classic could take its place.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is a new convertible 2-in-1 laptop featuring a keyboard that can fold behind the display, which expectedly is a touchscreen. The device is powered by an Intel processor.

Recent demo videos of Google’s new mixed reality operating system, Android XR, suggest that the familiar "Hey Google" hotword used to activate Google Assistant on Android devices may soon be a thing of the past. Google aims to position Gemini as its primary AI assistant and will likely introduce a new voice command to accompany it.

In a move to enhance domestic electric vehicle (EV) production, the U.S. Department of Energy has finalized a groundbreaking loan of $9.63 billion to the BlueOval SK joint venture, a collaboration between Ford Motor Company and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On. Marking the largest loan ever allocated from the government's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program, the funding will facilitate the construction of three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing plants located in Tennessee and Kentucky.

The Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar delivers immersive 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos audio and deep bass with the added convenience of being wireless. Discounted by 50% for the first time, it is one of the best soundbar deals right now.

Casio's GW-5000HS series black and white watches have now surfaced in another leak, hinting at the release info and pricing for the highly anticipated models. The white GW-5000HS-7 watch is especially receiving extra attention.

The EU opens a second investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to see whether they complied with directives to assess and safeguard against election integrity risks in Romanian presidential elections on November 24.

The Orvibo Mixpad M5 smart home hub has been unveiled for the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The new device allows you to control connected smart home devices via the integrated touchscreen, in an app or with voice commands. Plus, it has a built-in speaker and offers weather forecasts and alarms.

A new Home Assistant release, version 2024.12, is now available. The update for the smart home automation software brings new features like scene editor modes and a download snapshot button. Plus, there are several additional integrations, and the company has teased more voice features that will be coming later in December.

A US patent application has revealed details of a projector and glasses that could be used to produce holograms. The document outlines the technology behind a new display device that delivers extended reality content. Included in the application are diagrams showing 2D and 3D examples.