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The US ramps up its local solar industry output with a record-breaking 9.3 GW PV module manufacturing capacity added in Q3 2024.

Tesla has announced the end date of its 0% APR financing offer for the Model Y and Model 3 that is likely to bring its year-end sales to record numbers.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is around the corner, with the upcoming Unpacked event rumored for January 2025. While there was a previous leak about the colorways of the S25 Ultra, a new one gives another look at it.

Meta, the company behind Facebook, has announced that it's about to put out a request for proposals on a nuclear energy system for its AI data centers. The company says it's seeking a US-based solution that can generate between 1 and 4 gigawatts.

The Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 gaming laptop that launched in early 2024 is now on sale at Walmart at a substantial discount of more than $400. The notebook features a 16-inch IPS panel powered by an RTX 4060 laptop GPU alongside a Core i7-13650HX CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage.

The Intel-equipped ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 can now be ordered for less than $900, which is a good price for the capable 13-inch laptop that sports an Intel Core Ultra 5, 16GB memory and a decent Full-HD display.

The JBL Tour 3 Pro wireless, noise-cancelling earbuds were launched a few weeks ago with a premium price and a unique set of features. Boasting impressive sound quality and support for wired playback, the Tour 3 Pros are even easier to recommend now thanks to an ongoing Amazon deal.

Bethesda and Machine Games have confirmed the PC system requirements for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The game will take up 120 GB of your hard drive space and require some beefy hardware to run even at 1080p.

The Xiaomi Mijia Washing Machine Mini Washer and Dryer 1kg has been launched in China. The smart home device offers a wide range of cycles, including a 15 minute wash and features like auto dosing. Plus, you can remotely control the machine via the app or with voice commands.

Apple is reportedly poised to make its entry into the foldable arena with a clamshell-styled foldable iPhone in 2026. A prominent analyst believes the product will play a major role in reigniting interest in foldables, driving market growth in 2026 and onwards.

One of the next laptops with a foldable display might be one with no need for an external physical keyboard, according to a new leak. It might have an up-to-date build with a processor designed in-house by its OEM. The device may or may not come as a follow-up to the world's first tri-folding smartphone.

The OpenWrt One is now available generally after a limited release earlier this year. Sold for under $70 without a case, the router board is specifically designed to run OpenWrt out of the box, albeit with some port limitations.

Honor has updated its mid-range laptop series with a new pair of 14-inch and 16-inch models. In the process, it has revealed a new Intel Core 200H processor based on the chip manufacturer's Raptor Lake Refresh architecture.

The new Casio G-Shock GA-2100AG24-1A1 watch, designed in collaboration with Almost Gods, is already sold out in India. The wearable launched several days ago with an eye-catching dragon design. Features of the hybrid model include world time zones, multiple alarms and a dual LED backlight.

Samsung's Tab S6 Lite may not top the charts in raw performance, but its adequate performance in nearly every department combined with its S Pen support makes it a respectable choice for note-takers on a budget as well as light productivity enthusiasts.

Hyundai has reported its best-ever monthly sales in the US in November after Ioniq 5 EV sales doubled.

Nubia claims to have surpassed all limits of flagship Android smartphones with the 10th generation of its under-display-camera RedMagic series. They include build quality, according to YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. The 10 Pro's completely flat, futuristic chassis proved resistant to the vlog's notorious scratch, burn and bend tests besides having an open vent to go with its working RGB fan.

Codenamed "db" and using the version number 3.8.0, the latest Nitrux release comes with updated apps such as Firefox 133.0, MESA 24.2.8, some fixes to the system installer, as well as OpenRC reorganization that improves the service script. The Calamares configuration tool and the offline documentation have been updated as well.

The recently updated MeLE Overclock4C is a tiny desktop computer that promises decent performance thanks to its octa-core Intel N300 'Alder Lake' processor paired with up to 32 GB of memory. The system rocks a healthy selection of ports, and is expected to hit the shelves soon.

MSI has now shared full details about its two new gaming handhelds. While the Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+ share Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processors, Arc Graphics 140V iGPUs and 32 GB of RAM, they also differ in a few key areas.

OnePlus is expected to replace the OnePlus 12R with a newer model soon that should surpass its predecessor in several areas. To that end, sources have now revealed what they describe as full OnePlus 13R specifications, in which various upgrades can be gleaned.

The Flexbar is a rather unusual accessory designed for Windows and Mac. Built around an ESP32 microcontroller, the Flexbar features a 2K AMOLED touchscreen and supports software that allows it to mimic Apple's infamous Touch Bar.

With the latest software update, Sony is taking PS5 owners on a trip down memory lane as part of its 30 years of PlayStation celebration.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to launch in the first half of 2025. So far, there have been many leaks around the gaming handheld. The latest one corroborates some of the past reports by hinting at a larger size than its predecessor.

Intel has announced the next big update for its AI-based upscaling technology XeSS 2, which now features frame generation and a low latency feature called XeLL.

The iQoo 13 is official in India as of today (December 3, 2024) for the equivalent of $649 with cutting-edge specs such as a 2K 144Hz OLED display driven by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and triple 50MP cameras. The smartphone also has distinctive features such as its own RGB lighting and 120W charging for its 6,000mAh battery.

The Australian government has earmarked grants for developing the world's most powerful electric vehicle charger that is purposed to top up giant mining truck batteries.

The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro have only been available in their native China for just over 2 months now. Nevertheless, an estimated 1.3 million of the new devices are in use there already. They are also reportedly the most popular smartphones with their new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor thus far.

Intel has officially shown off its Arc B580 and Arc B570 desktop graphics cards. Both are mid-range offerings that aim to compete with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 at a fraction of its price.

Samsung's 2025 foldables are reportedly getting larger displays according to an insider. The larger Galaxy Z Fold 7 will now look like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will inch closer to its rival, the Motorola Razr+.

Huawei is introducing HarmonyOS 5.0 to another smartwatch model. The update appears to be rolling out globally, as reported by users in several countries. According to the release notes, it brings a refreshed interface, support for offline maps and several other new features and improvements.

Huawei has released update version 5.0.0.173(C00M02) for one of its newer smartwatches. According to a report on Reddit, the software brings two new apps to the wearable: Barometer and Calculator. There are also improvements for phone calls, Stay Fit and the blood pressure measuring tool.

The RedMagic 10 Pro launched in China as a new flagship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite on November 13. Now, the gaming phone has made its global debut with a starting price that’s lower than in China.

Casio has launched three new watches in its Virtual Mix series in Japan. The wearables feature fluorescent green elements in their design. Two of the models offer Bluetooth connectivity and are already available to purchase; the third non-Bluetooth watch has yet to be released.

Six of Anker’s products, across various ranges, have won 2024 Good Design Awards. The winners include a wireless charging accessory and two Solix power solutions. The company has also been recognised for several eufy smart home devices, including a security camera and an unreleased vacuum that functions as a robot or cordless stick.

Jaguar aims to establish itself as the leading brand for luxury electric cars and has unveiled its first concept vehicle to support this vision. The Type 00 features a futuristic design with a strikingly long hood and the absence of a rear window. However, initial reactions from the community have been less than enthusiastic.

In the first week of December, Switch players can look forward to four new titles in the Nintendo eShop - including a platformer, a sporty rhythm game, a relaxed visual novel and an RPG that was previously exclusively playable via Apple Acarde.

FreeBSD's third release of the stable/14 branch, labeled 14.2 and dedicated to the memory of Mike Karels, arrives with OpenZFS 2.2.6, OpenSSL 3.0.15, and support in the installer for downloading and installing the needed firmware packages after deploying the base system. OCI container images are now also available.

A previous report from a prominent source indicated that the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro variants will boast a surprise design shake-up, switching to aluminum from titanium. A recent rumor attempts to shut down the assertion, stating that titanium is here to stay in the 'Pro' lineup.

The popular Anker Thunderbolt 4 USB-C cable has been updated. This new variant has support for up to 240 W fast charging but measures the same as the previous version.

Researchers from Nvidia have developed a new AI tool that can relocate objects in images. The tool can change the position of an object in an image without affecting the background.

The 55-inch Samsung QN90C 4K QLED TV is currently on sale at Walmart for less than $800. The TV is super bright, features excellent contrast, boasts a quick 120 Hz refresh rate, and low input lag. So, for both gaming and media watching, the Samsung QN90C is a solid pick.

Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Stellantis, has resigned effective immediately. The fourth largest car company has had a rough year which has resulted in the board parting ways with the CEO and setting up an interim head until a new CEO is chosen.

Hugging Face has introduced a lightweight, open-source vision language model, SmolVLM, that the company says is built for efficiency and speed.

A recent report from Bloomberg claimed that Sony is currently working on a PlayStation gaming handheld that can locally play PS5 games, and this report has now been backed up by Digital Foundry.

Britain's cyber security chief has warned of increased hostile activity in cyberspace. The NCSC says there has been a three-fold increase in cyberattacks from hostile states and criminals compared to a year ago.

3D-printed electroencephalography head tattoos eliminate the need to wear traditional EEG caps while controlling computers by thought. Users benefit from reduced bulk and discomfort, and longer EEG usability.

The HP Victus 16 rocks an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU and a Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU for an affordable price - now lower than ever thanks to Best Buy's ongoing Cyber Sale. The laptop performs admirably well, making it a solid mid-range gaming machine.

A new leak has provided fresh details about a new Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld. Likely the company's next release, the Legion Go S will also look like an Asus ROG Ally. However, it should surpass its rival in a few areas, including a superior AMD APU and a more modern overall appearance.

Reports suggest that many Garmin smartwatch users are currently experiencing issues with the watch face. A bug linked to Garmin Connect can cause the wearables to freeze or crash. At the time of writing, despite the company acknowledging the issue, only a temporary solution has been provided.