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Xiaomi's 4-in-1 dual-head splitter, now in crowdfunding, offers four USB 3.0 ports with 5Gbps speed, supports USB-A and USB-C devices, delivers 15W power output, and includes multiple safety protections. Shipping starts October 30, 2024.

A new leak has revealed what the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is said to look like. Additionally, the same source has provided insights into new specifications, including the prospect of Xiaomi installing a huge 6,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W wireless and 90 W wired charging.

A new leak has revealed the alleged launch date for the Xiaomi 15 series. Reportedly, the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro will arrive in under a week's time with Hyper OS 2.0 to boot.

The Core Ultra 7 155H-powered Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425) with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage is now on sale for 33% off the list price at Best Buy. The discount brings the thin and light notebook to less than its usual $750 price, making the Zenbook 14 a worthy deal for folks on the hunt for a super portable OLED laptop with excellent battery life.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite is set to power the next-generation of Android flagships, along with the Dimensity 9400. While Apple's A18 Pro maintains its lead in single-core performance and CPU efficiency, the Snapdragon 8 Elite scores a decisive victory in multi-core and GPU performance.

The OnePlus 13 will not be official until the end of the month; nevertheless, its gaming prowess has allegedly been tested already. A famous leaker now touts the upcoming Android flagship as a significant breakthrough in terms of both performance and efficiency. The leak also contains some potential reassurance concerning the device's thermal management.

Huawei has launched two new smartphones in its Nova series, the Nova 13 and Nova 13 Pro. These latest smartphones run Huawei’s HarmonyOS 4.2 out of the box. Huawei's new Nova series devices pack a 120Hz OLED panel, 60MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh batteries, and more. Both smartphones are currently available for purchase in China.

Tribit's latest StormBox-series speaker is touted as a new way to bring a whole outdoor party's worth audio power anywhere, claiming a total output of up to 200 watts (W). The Blast 2 has up-to-date Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connectivity and is rated to last for up to 30 hours off a charger. It also has RGB lighting, a karaoke function and an IP67 rating for increased durability.

According to reports, Apple wants to make iOS more attractive for gamers. A gaming app as a central point of contact for gamers could primarily promote social interaction, but also make game management easier and provide useful functions.

A cascade of new information about Samsung's 2025 smartphone lineup has been flooding South Korean media and analyst reports lately. Owing to the Snapdragon 8 Elite configuration, which is now practically set in stone, a price increase in the Galaxy S25 series appears inevitable, and Samsung also plans to conquer the foldable market in 2025 with exciting extensions to the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip series.

The BenQ V5010i is a new ultra-short throw laser TV available globally. The 4K DLP model has an RGB laser light source and various gaming tools such as ALLM. Other features include AndroidTV with Google Assistant voice commands, a built-in speaker system and support for HDR10+.

According to a new report, Xiaomi is already developing a successor to the Redmi Turbo 3. Allegedly, successors will launch as the Redmi Turbo 4 and Redmi Turbo 4 Pro with what could be Qualcomm's next flagship smartphone chipset after the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Xgimi has launched the Horizon S Pro, a smart home theater projector. The model shares many similarities with the recently released Horizon S Max, though factors like a lower peak brightness level and decreased storage make the Pro a cheaper option. Other features of the DLP model include Android TV, built-in speakers and support for Dolby Vision.

Researchers have developed MvACon, a breakthrough AI enhancement that helps self-driving cars better understand their surroundings through improved 3D object detection. The system seamlessly integrates with existing autonomous vehicle technology and consistently improves performance across all implementations.

Thanks to extremely low prices, made possible in part by delivery directly from China, Temu is now reaching almost half a billion customers per month with this concept. According to a new report, Amazon intends to emulate this recipe and set up an online store as a rival to Temu.

In addition to providing full support to no less than seven new games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver package labeled 566.03 is also adding no less than 32 G-Sync Compatible displays to the list, as well as a trio of Optimal Playable Settings profiles.

New evidence has revealed Xiaomi's plans to release a flagship Poco smartphone globally. Surprisingly, the device is the Poco F7 Ultra, which is reputed to be the international version of the Redmi K80 Pro.

Onyx is expanding its Note series with a new model that sits above the new BOOX Note Air4 C. It will have a massive 13.3-inch Carta 1300 E Ink display, stylus support, and a keyboard case.

The AYN Odin2 Portal is now available to order globally. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the Odin2 Portal also has an 8,000 mAh battery, and an ultra-bright OLED display that delivers a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Amazfit is rolling out software version 3.22.9.1 to one of its most popular smartwatches. The update focuses on improvements to notifications and the sports records page, and bug fixes for issues with restarting the wearable and data abnormalities. Plus, Amazfit has provided an update on another problem relating to notifications.

Apple's A18 Pro lags behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite in multi-core CPU performance. However, it does manage to to reign supreme in single-core performance, while also being notably more efficient than both the Snapdragon 8 Elite and the Dimensity 9400 in CPU tests.

Anker has launched the Eufy Video Doorbell C31 in countries including the US, the UK and France. The model offers a 2K video resolution, dual power options including a removable battery, and expandable storage. Plus, a video call feature, allowing you to speak to visitors when you are away from home, will launch later this year.

Tesla has been granted a license that will help it get its Full Self-Driving feature approved for use in the world's largest car market, and is in talks to bring the Robotaxi to city streets.

If the rumors are true, members of the recently disbanded Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team are also involved in the project. Michel Ancel, the creator of Rayman and Beyond Good and Evil, has been brought in as a consultant.

A leaker has shared fresh information about one of the APUs that is set to power various high-end gaming handhelds released next year. Reportedly, the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme will feature a more powerful iGPU than was previously expected.

The Oppo Find X8 launch will take place in just a few hours, just enough time to show off a number of new sample photos from the Hasselblad camera, which focus on three main areas: speed, which is the main focus, as well as zoom and portrait shots with dual telephoto.

AOC AG276QKD is the company's newest 27-inch OLED QHD monitor with 480Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, HDR support, 98.5% DCI-P3 color coverage, and multiple connectivity options for gaming and media use.

Garmin has released a new update for one of its popular smartwatches. Available on its Beta Program as Public Beta Version 21.14, the update is said to make over a dozen changes from the smartwatch's most recent stable update.

Bambu Lab has launched an AI based text-to-3D tool that lets you create Pokemon-like characters from your own imagination. PrintMon Maker generates full-colour 3D models, which can then be edited, refined and printed directly from Bambu Studio or by downloading an OBJ file. The entire process requires little to no knowledge of 3D modelling and printing.

TSMC caught a suspicious chip design order that closely matched Huawei's AI processor specifications, leading to a swift report to US authorities. The incident reveals ongoing attempts by Chinese tech firms to circumvent trade restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

56% of respondents to a survey conducted by the Game Developer Collective say that the VR market is in stagnation or declining.

Shortly before the release of Arrow Lake reviews, leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed some important and disturbing details regarding the performance and issues faced by the new Core Ultra 200 CPUs. The leaker claims that ARL-S brings virtually no gaming performance gains and even regresses heavily in some cases.

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) started this week with a launch that placed into orbit three satellites. The purpose of the Tianping-3A (01), B (01), and B (02) satellites is to calibrate ground radar equipment and take radar cross-section measurements, according to Chinese media.

ARM Holdings Plc has sent a 60-day cancellation notice on an architectural license agreement that allows Qualcomm to use its instruction set for in-house chips.

Newly developed SkinLink enables flexible, on-skin circuit construction, supporting real-time adjustments for biometric sensing and wearable tech. It offers user-friendly customization and a whole new level of wearability.

AMD recently confirmed its plans to launch the Ryzen Z2 series. While it was initially speculated to bring the Radeon 890M with 16 CUs, a prominent leaker now says that the upcoming gaming handheld APU lineup will max out at Radeon 880M.

Three police departments have reported mixed feelings about their adoption of electric vehicles for use as police vehicles. The Ford and Tesla EVs had different levels of suitability due to their body designs. The noted drawbacks can help police departments avoid buying less-suited EVs for police work.

The BOOX Palma 2 is a moderate refresh over its predecessor with a few new additions such as updated software and improved security. It still retains the phone-like design which makes it great for one-hand use and also allows it to easily fit in a pocket.

Compared to the BOOX Air3 C, Onyx's BOOX Air4 C brings performance upgrades including a faster chipset, more RAM, and updated connectivity features. It also ships with a newer version of Android and an updated software that brings new tools.

Data Frog has released a new gaming handheld. This time, the company has borrowed from the Sony PSP. Surprisingly, the SF3000 can double as a power bank when not in use as a pocketable gaming handheld.

Huawei has launched HarmonyOS NEXT, its latest self-developed operating system, featuring a fresh design and numerous new features. Significantly, it marks a clear departure from Android, establishing itself as a fully independent operating system within Huawei's ecosystem.

The 2024 Hisense U8N is one of the best bang-for-the-buck televisions on the market right now as even the enormous 85-inch version has fallen below the $2,000 mark, while the 55-inch Mini-LED TV is available for a similarly compelling price point of $799.

Tesla will now allow transferring an FSD purchase from a Model 3 or Model Y to the Cybertruck for free as the pickup gets included in the Q4 incentive scheme.

Pre-orders for the Analogue 3D have now opened. Surprisingly still available over 24 hours later, the new FPGA console is designed to play original N64 cartridges up to 4K for a $249.99 launch price.

In a few days, Apple is expected to announce a brand new Mac mini, a MacBook Pro and an iMac based on the Apple M4, along with several other products. The event invitation could be sent out as early as tomorrow. Exaclty what innovations can be expected are summarized below.

Android OEMs have now started confirming the first devices they plan to equip with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. While Asus, OnePlus and Xiaomi have outlined plans, among others, Samsung is noticeably absent so far.

A leak has revealed details about the camera hardware of the Google Pixel 9a in advance. As expected, the next-generation mid-range smartphone will not have a telephoto camera, while the main camera is reportedly getting two significant downgrades.

A new gaming handheld sold as the RG50XX has started appearing online. Available for under $100, the device takes Anbernic's naming scheme and puts it to use with a device that rips off the Nintendo Switch Lite.

Ayaneo has only just started teasing what it claims is a 'new era of handheld devices'. However, rather than revealing any new information about the Ayaneo 3 yet, it has decided to refresh its AM01 and AM02 mini-PCs with new processor options.

A new update to Battlefield 1 has officially removed Steam Deck compatibility from the online FPS, despite the game launching as long ago as 2016. This move comes after a similar decision was made with GTA Online last month. Unlike GTA Online, there doesn't seem to be any hope for redemption for Battlefield 1.