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Airbus and Toshiba are partnering to design superconducting technology for hydrogen-powered airplanes, with a major goal to boost electric propulsion efficiency and support aviation's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Apple quietly launched the new iPad Mini 7, which brings some notable hardware upgrades compared to its predecessor. The A17 Pro is one of the main highlights, but it scores slightly lower than the iPhone 15 Pro Max in early Geekbench runs.

Unity has launched the Unity 6 game development engine for Windows, Macs, and Linux computers. The new version adds a native Windows on Arm editor and app compilation, an updated Sentis AI library, and better graphics with improved performance.

An intrepid modder has created what could be the world's first and only portable version of the original Xbox. It comes with a 9-inch screen and full compatibility with the existing Xbox library.

The ChatGPT app for macOS came out in May this year. After five months, OpenAI has finally released the ChatGPT app for Windows. However, instead of a native app, it is just an Electron-based web app.

Mars' soil is laced with toxic perchlorates at levels 1,000,000 times higher than Earth's, presenting a significant obstacle for colonization plans. Scientists are now developing innovative microbial solutions that could transform this toxic dirt into fertile ground, potentially benefiting Mars missions and Earth's damaged landscapes.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is now available globally. It becomes the entry-level model in the range, replacing two earlier devices which also offered streaming at 1080p. Features include an accompanying Alexa voice remote, and support for HDR10+ and Dolby encoded audio.

Samsung appears set to release its long-awaited Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition next week. While the device should feature many improvements over the regular Galaxy Z Fold6, it is now rumoured to be the first in the series since the Galaxy Z Fold2 to lack an Under-Display Camera.

The major personal electronics brand Xiaomi gets into "barista-quality" tech by way of hosting the Seven & Me coffee machine on its international crowdfunding website. It is touted to pack all the equipment needed to make milk drinks as well as espresso into a single station that brews, heats and froths milk automatically.

The massive price reduction drops the Samsung HW-Q990D below the $1,000 mark. That's still pretty pricey, but thanks to Dolby Atmos compatibility and a beefy 11.1.4-channel setup, the flagship soundbar is an excellent speaker system for home theater enthusiasts.

Anker is reportedly working on two SOLIX power banks, and the C200 DC is one of them. The solar power bank first surfaced last month, and now, a detailed leak has shared all its possible specs.

Sony has not released any new WF-1000X or WH-1000X devices for a while now. With rumours suggesting that XM6 models may debut in early 2025, a potential WF-1000XM6 or WH-1000XM6 has now been spotted online in an early leak.

Retroid has just started shipping the Pocket Mini globally. However, it turns out that the company has been dispatching some units with a completely different finish than what it shows on its website. Surprisingly, Retroid has acted quickly to quell any controversy that was bubbling under online.

The first details about the Galaxy A36 5G have only just turned up online. However, a renowned leaker has now revealed not only what one of Samsung's next mid-range smartphones will look like, but also how large it is compared to its predecessor.

Fuell, the company behind the Flluid e-bike and Fllow e-motorcycle, has filed for bankruptcy. Only a limited number of customers have received their products at the time of writing, with production having ceased. A letter from the company addressed to its creditors indicates what action is being taken.

According to a new report, DJI has set a release date for a new budget FPV headset. Allegedly launching early next month, the DJI Goggles N3 should hit a much lower price point than the existing Goggles 3 while offering support for DJI's Avata 2 and Neo drones from day 1.

Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite barely manages to outperform the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 in AnTuTu. It was tested alongside a Realme GT7 Pro, one of the first devices to launch with the Qualcomm flagship.

When New World was released in 2021, it attracted hundreds of thousands of players. Three years later, almost all of them were gone and the MMO was declared dead. But with New World: Aeternum came a comprehensive new edition - and now player numbers are climbing steeply again.

The AYN Odin2 Portal is on its way. Not only has AYN Technologies now revealed final launch colours, but it has also showcased a CNC prototype that gives an idea of what the 7-inch gaming handheld will look like when it launches later this month.

DJI has a new camera gimbal in the works. While not official just yet, the DJI RS 4 Mini has now appeared at the FCC with a bigger battery than its non-Mini sibling.

OPPO has now confirmed that the Find X8 series of premium Android smartphones will be official before the end of October 2024. The Hasselblad-branded iPhone-esque devices will debut alongside the OEM's latest high-end tablet and wireless earbuds - each with its own unexpected twist compared to what is already available on the global market.

Lenovo's newest premium ThinkPad is almost here: The featherweight Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is pre-orderable now. Customers have to pay a premium, though, as only high-end configurations are available.

The NHTSA is probing 2.4 million Tesla vehicles for FSD performance in conditions with diminished visibility that have led to a number of road accidents.

Electronic Arts' game subscription service, EA Play, is now available on the Epic Games Store. The company is offering an introductory discount for the first month of using the service that gives you access to their entire library of games.

The iQOO 13 is said to beat other upcoming next-gen Android flagships such as the OnePlus 13 in terms of performance and screen quality. Further tidbits about its display and its supposedly advanced specs have allegedly leaked out, alongside multiple candid photos purporting to confirm others concerning the smartphone's appearance.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature approval in China may take more time than initially thought, but owners in the US will soon start receiving the FSD 13 release.

The Infinix X Air Pro+ is a compact and lightweight laptop that is said to offer decent computing power. Its OLED screen is advertised as having an increased refresh rate and vivid colors.

The Redmi Projector 3 Pro from Xiaomi has been launched in China. The new 1080p model is said to deliver up to 470 CVIA lumens brightness and a 1.25:1 throw ratio. Other features of the product include a ToF sensor for automated picture corrections, built-in speakers and HyperOS.

The Xgimi Horizon S Max, a new 4K home theater projector, is now available worldwide. The model features dual laser and LED light sources for up to 3,100 ISO lumens brightness. Also included are a built-in stand and speakers, and smart image-enhancing tools like autofocus and wall color adaptation.

DJI is reportedly preparing to launch its first 360-degree action camera, the Osmo 360, according to a recent FCC filing leak. Likely to compete with the Insta360 X4 and GoPro Max, more details are expected soon.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 launched in July, and its Pro and Active versions are yet to be officially introduced. Ahead of any official word from the company, the renders of the Active variant have leaked, showcasing the potential design of the new fitness band.

Husqvarna has revealed three new robot lawn mowers. The Automower 580L EPOS, the Automower 580 EPOS and the Automower 560 EPOS are all designed for commercial use, suited to areas up to 16,000 m² (~4 acres) in size. Plus, future accessories will bring solar charging and night vision to the mowers.

Samsung has introduced its latest Galaxy A16 5G entry-level smartphone in India. It comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, a 50MP triple rear camera array, an AMOLED panel, a 5,000mAh battery, and much more. Despite the entry-level smartphone, Samsung is promising 6 major OS updates for the A16 5G. The Galaxy A16 5G is now available via Amazon India.

As per a new leak, DJI is expected to launch the Mic Mini - a compact and affordable addition to its microphone series - following an FCC filing.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Watch 5 Lite in various European countries. The model has a square AMOLED display and is said to run for up to 18 days between charges. Features of the new smartwatch include GPS positioning, health tracking, Bluetooth calling and a voice assistant.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to feature noticeably improved hardware compared to its predecessor. However, according to a recent leak, the upcoming gaming handheld will be as easy to emulate as the first-gen console.

The 2024 Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 gaming laptop powered by an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 155H, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage has been discounted to a record-low price. Packing a 14.5-inch display, the laptop is suitable for folks who need mid-range power in a small chassis.

The Husqvarna Automower 535 AWD EPOS has been revealed. The new model features several upgrades compared to its predecessor, the Automower 535, such as wireless navigation. Other features include enhanced slope mowing and app-based controls, with a future over-the-air update already in the pipeline.

The Hisense 110UX, a 110-inch ULED X Mini LED TV, has been launched in countries globally. The model has a high peak brightness level of 10,000 nits, with over 40,000 local dimming zones and support for Dolby Vision IQ. Other features include powerful built-in speakers and gaming tools like 144Hz VRR.

As the launch of the AMD Ryzen 9000X3D processors is getting closer, the company seems to have decided to discontinue the manufacturing of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Ryzen 5 5600X3D. Meanwhile Ryzen 7 5700X3D is still available, and prices of Ryzen 7800X3D have been surging.

The GMKtec EVO-X1 has been officially teased as the company's first AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC, the same APU found inside the Minisforum EliteMini AI370. However, GMKTec's offering comes with an OCuLink port, which is a notable advantage over Minisforum's option.

Qualcomm has officially cancelled the only currently Snapdragon Elite desktop implementation available along with any software support for the $899 mini PC. It will refund all existing pre-orders for the ARM-powered desktop, but existing owners are left in the dark. An email to buyers of the Snapdragon X Elite dev kit confirmed that the mini PC did not meet Qualcomm's expectations, and no further software support will be issued for the few buyers that have received their orders.

Casio will officially unveil its Seasonal Collection 2024 with two G-Shock and one Baby-G model, featuring translucent bezels, rose-themed designs, and LED backlight graphics. The collection is set to release in Asia in October 2024.

Samsung's tradition of launching 4G and 5G variants of its entry-level phones hasn't come to an end yet. The recently announced Galaxy A16 5G is the latest to receive the treatment with a 4G version that's almost identical, save for the processor.

The 55-inch version of the LG C4 OLED is closing in on the $1,000 mark as a reputable retailer is currently offering the beautiful OLED TV for just $1,097, which is $900 below the official list price and easily beats Amazon's current price for the LG C4.

Epic Games has announced plans to give away a game from the team behind the Worms series. Worth $24.99, the game will be available to download for free and keep forever, but only for a short time.

From 2016 to 2024, Apple has seemingly outperformed Intel and AMD in terms of total single-core and IPC uplifts according to an observation made by a user on X. Looking at the data, Apple has increased the IPC of their chips by an astounding 129%, a figure that is much larger than Cupertino's x86 competitors.

An early sighting of a new Redmi 14C model has surfaced online. Having already released the Redmi 14C 4G, Xiaomi is now turning to the Redmi 14C 5G, which is slated to land with twice the performance of its 4G sibling.

ASUS has brought a new set of bug fixes and enhancements to the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. Introduced globally, the new updates should arrive as Armoury Crate SE and MCU packages that contain various refinements for both gaming handhelds.

Razer has launched the Viper Mini Signature Edition as its lightest wireless gaming mouse yet. Regardless, it still packs the brand's highest-spec HyperPolling Wireless technology, as well as a 30,000 DPI optical sensor. It comes with a choice of feet made of PTFE and Gorilla Glass for the potential of even more maneuverability.