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If you are in the market for a mid-range 4K TV that performs well for both media consumption and gaming, take a look at the Samsung Neo QLED 4K QN85D which is now on sale on Amazon. Part of Samsung’s 2024 TV lineup, the Samsung QN85D features a mini-LED VA panel that can run at up to 120 Hz, boasts VRR, and has high brightness.

It seems that Z-Pocket (ZPG) could have more retro gaming handhelds in the works than previous leaks suggested. According to one leaker, ZPG has at least another two in development, which have been pictured in separate leaks.

Nothing has started teasing the release of a new device. While the company has not revealed too many details yet, it has offered a hint as to what is to come and when they will be available.

The three main priorities for Intel right now include a more streamlined product portfolio that focuses on X86 first and AI second, securing more customers for the angstrom-era nodes, as well as establishing the foundry division into an independent subsidiary.

Samsung is set to release new flagship tablets later this year. While the company is not ready to replace the Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9 Plus or Tab S9 Ultra just yet, leaked datasheets have revealed various key details about not just the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus but also the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.

Samsung has officially opened reservations for the Galaxy Tab S10 series in India, and with it, the company appears to have hinted about when the official launch will be. The reservation page shows a countdown, which will end on September 25.

Philips Hue has refreshed the Fugato single spotlight, double spotlight, triple spotlight and quadruple spotlight products in Europe. The new versions are brighter and have a longer expected lifetime thanks to the latest GU10 bulbs. As with the original, you can control the smart spotlight with the Philips Hue app.

The RGB10X is a new gaming handheld designed to emulate classic retro games. Available now worldwide for $39.99, the device can be configured in Black Transparent, Grey and Yellow finishes.

The Stromer ST5 Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition e-bike has been launched. Only 600 units of the model are available, with many options to configure the bicycle to suit your needs. Powered by an 850W motor, the e-bike is said to offer a longer range, and there is an accompanying app with GPS tracking.

System software 18.14, a stable release, is currently rolling out to another Garmin smartwatch. The update brings one new tool to the wearables, as well as an improvement to race time predictions. On top of this, there is a wide range of bug fixes to tackle issues with activities, workouts, maps and distorted watch faces.

Google, Masimo and Qualcomm are developing a new reference smartwatch, hoping to encourage OEMs to launch new Wear OS wearables. The watch will use the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 and Masimo’s biosensors, allowing users to track health metrics like heart rate, blood oxygen level and hydration.

It seems that DJI is not done with its Neo drone just yet, having released it earlier this month. According to a reliable leaker, a DJI Neo refresh is planned with a cheaper pair of FPV goggles called the DJI Goggles N3 that have also been pictured.

DJI's next drone has taken a crucial step to being released in the US. While DJI has not commented on introducing an Air 2S and Air 3 successor yet, its future Air 3S drone has been spotted passing through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with a new battery in tow.

Black Myth: Wukong has made a lasting impression on the gaming community - and it looks like the journey is set to continue. According to an industry insider, the action game may receive a DLC in early 2025.

In an interview with IGN, Vince Zampella from EA revealed the first details about the new Battlefield game. After Battlefield 2042 was less than convincing with its futuristic setting and large 128-player matches, EA is now returning to the roots of the game series.

A new version of the Philips Hue Xamento recessed spotlight has arrived. The latest GU10 technology makes this latest variant brighter and provides a significantly longer estimated lifetime. The smart spotlight can provide white or colored lighting and is controllable with an app or voice commands.

The Casio G-SHOCK GD010 and GA010 series watches have arrived. The models have different displays but are both expected to run for up to 10 years on a single battery. Another recent addition to the brand’s range is the G-STEEL GM2110 watch series, with a metal bezel and strap.

Confirmed to run for 48 hours, starting at 12:01 AM PT/3:01 AM ET on October 8th, this year's second Amazon Prime Day event, called Prime Big Deal Days once again, has just been officially confirmed. The list of brands that will get generous discounts includes Barbie, Play-Doh, Disney, KitchenAid, JBL, LEGO, Cider, Lenox, and more.

With a bigger GPU, AI-driven PSSR upscaling, and improved ray tracing, Sony is pitching the PS5 Pro to gamers who don't want to compromise 60 FPS for enhanced visuals. To see how much of a jump the PS5 Pro actually is, Digital Foundry has analyzed the gaming footage from Sony's presentation and the results are unsurprising. Update: The full analysis is now live on YouTube.

Based on Arch Linux but also packing a few proprietary pieces of code, such as the Swirl web browser, SDesk received a new update yesterday. Alongside the new drivers, which focus on supporting touch interfaces, this software refresh comes with a move from the Calamares installer to the GNOME first-run wizard.

US Kaspersky antivirus accounts have been sold to UltraAV, a division of the Pango Group. Kaspersky was forced to abandon the US market after being banned by the Biden administration on June 20, 2024. The action was taken to prevent Russia from collecting and weaponizing data on Americans. All Kaspersky US users will be migrated unless action is taken.

The upcoming Mac Mini is expected to boast a major redesign, along with M4 and M4 Pro SoCs. A string of code within Apple's software has seemingly confirmed its existence, falling in line with recent reports indicating an October launch.

The Pixel family got bigger this year with the launch of five new phones across the A-series and main Pixel line. New info has revealed that Google will be sticking to the same formula for 2025.

The Soundcore Select 4 Go is the company's latest compact 5W Bluetooth speaker offering 20 hours of playtime, IP67 waterproof rating, and true wireless stereo pairing. It claims to withstand 5-day continuous playback at high temperatures. Available for $24.99, it also includes a 24-month warranty.

The TI-84 is a powerful graphing calculator in its own right, but modder ChromaLock saw even more potential for the platform. Exploiting some of the calculator's built-in functionality, he found a way to introduce features never before seen in a calculator.

The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 features an all-new design, which has turned the RTX 4080-powered OLED machine into an exciting mix between a traditional gaming laptop and sleek multimedia notebook.

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to introduce its first smartphone boasting a rollable display as early as 2025, which is just a few months away. While the rest of the industry is yet to fully acomodate folding smartphones in the mainstream segment, Samsung appears to be playing a game of leapfrog with display technology.

Intel has announced it will make custom chips for Amazon Web Services on its 18A node, along with special Xeon chips on Intel 3.

Touted as the only commercially available volumetric display, the Voxon VX2 is the company's latest entry into the space of 3D image visualization.

The Razr 50 flip smartphone still looks very pretty and offers many unusual features while not being very expensive. In this summary of our test results, we tell you why we are still not completely convinced.

By the time Tesla gets around to releasing the Model Y Juniper facelift in the first quarter of 2025, it will already have plenty of competitors, but one direct challenger stands out.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 gaming laptop is a well-specced machine featuring a 140 W RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, along with a color-accurate, high-refresh-rate 18-inch IPS display. Although a far cry from portable, the Helios Neo 18 can serve as a great desktop-replacement device.

The iPhone 16 series launch event introduced only one new smartwatch, the Series 10. Successors to the Watch SE and Watch Ultra 2 weren't announced, but as for the SE, Mark Gurman reports that Apple could be working on a more affordable variant.

According to a leaker of all things HMD, the company is preparing to release a more advanced version of the Pro that it already sells globally. Supposedly arriving for just $30 more than its namesake in North America, the HMD Vibe Pro is rumoured to contain a pair of 50 MP cameras, 8 GB of RAM and a 1080p display, among other upgrades.

The GameSir T7 wired controller is an affordable controller designed for the Xbox. However, the controller also works with Windows and Steam.

I Am Your Beast is a so-called speedrun shooter in which the aim is to eliminate all opponents in a level as quickly as possible. The concept of the recently released game seems to have been very well received, as can be seen from the extremely positive reviews on Steam. For a short time, I Am Your Beast is even available with a 10 percent discount.

A new machine learning tool, CHARTwatch, has stepped up patient care in a Canadian hospital's general medicine unit, cutting unexpected deaths by 26%. By identifying high-risk patients in real time, CHARTwatch prompts doctors and nurses to step in early, turning data into life-saving action.

It looks as though Z-Pocket Game could have another retro gaming handheld in the works. This time, early details about the ZPG Mini have surfaced online, which point towards the device being about the size of the GKD Pixel or Anbernic RG Nano.

Tile has announced that its latest line of personal tracker devices come with an upgraded Bluetooth range of up to 500 meters (~1,640 feet) in the new Pro variant. The new series also includes updated Mates and Stickers, not to mention an all-new Slim version for wallets. All 4 new trackers are rated to be sleeker, louder, and safer than their predecessors with the integration of Life360 SOS alerts.

The AG346UCD is a new example within AOC's AGON PRO series. Already available in some markets, the monitor combines a modern 175 Hz QD-OLED panel with handy I/O like a pair of speakers and a three-port USB hub, among other features.

8BitDo has released a new mod kit for Nintendo's official GameCube controller. While the kit costs less than $30, it introduces wireless connectivity and Hall effect joysticks, among other changes.

The 2026-bound Tensor G6 SoC powering Google's Pixel 11 series will reportedly be manufactured on TSMC's cutting-edge 2 nm node. Google has plans for a long-term collaboration with TSMC for smartphone APs starting with next year's Tensor G5.

A recent rumor suggested that GTA 6 has already been internally delayed to 2026. However, a former Rockstar Games developer says that it's too early for the team to know whether they need to postpone the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Huawei has announced that it is nearly ready to unleash its tandem OLED technology on the rest of the world in the form of the MatePad Pro 12.2. The flagship device is touted to deliver an experience to rival the latest top-end iPad Pro. It seems it will be joined in its global debut by a second, ultra-thin tablet, not to mention the brand's latest and most sophisticated smartwatches.

A Reddit user has created and shared a simple and cheap mod for the Powkiddy V10 that slims the device down to a flat profile. The mod requires a little bit of work, including sourcing and placing in a smaller battery. It retains the full functionality of the device, including the shoulder buttons.

Xiaomi is gearing up to officially unveil its first Redmi Note 14 smartphones later this month. In the meantime, the POCO X7 has been shown to be a relative of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G.

Huawei is not quite ready to sell the Watch GT 5 just yet. Nonetheless, unboxing footage showing the new smartwatch has been posted online that reveals various design elements and its rumoured OLED display.

The Pantone-colored vegan leather-backed Edge 50 Neo is touted as having a compact version of Motorola's LTPO pOLED display, albeit still with many high-end features such as a 120Hz refresh rate. It also purports to unlock creativity with an up-to-date 50MP main rear camera from Sony - however, the 50 Neo also comes with a potential deal-killer, even for its price and progressive approach to Android update access.

Apple has started shipping the iPhone 16 line, and Ming Chi-Kuo, a reputed analyst, shared his analysis of the pre-orders made the first weekend after the announcement. According to the numbers, the Plus has a much higher demand than the Pro model.

After years of leaks and unconfirmed rumors, Nintendo could finally be ready to reveal the Switch 2 in a short while. A new report alleges that the console marries better battery life with more performance and an enhanced screen. Interestingly, the report also suggests the Switch 2 to have a dual-screen design.