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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.

Xiaomi has revealed two milestones relating to its Redmi Note smartphone series. Not only does the company now claim to have sold over 420 million Redmi Note handsets, but it has also offered a hint about the release of the long-awaited Redmi Note 14 series.

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the demand for the iPhone 16 series has been significantly lower than previous estimates, dampening expectations for the much-awaited iPhone supercycle. However, as Apple Intelligence makes its way onto the iPhone, the tables may turn, leading to a surge in sales.

The developers behind the Supersega FPGA console have now revealed release details, as well as alleged launch pricing. While Supersega hopes to begin selling the device before the end of the year, it has not yet shown a working prototype.

Xiaomi has updated the Redmi Pad Pro, less than six months after the tablet's initial release. Now arguably more versatile than it was previously, the Redmi Pad Pro still utilises a 120 Hz IPS display, a recent Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and a large battery capacity, among other features.

MediaTek will fully unveil the Dimensity 9400 next month, but the new flagship SoC has already made rounds in Geekbench. One of the recent listings shows that the chipset can deliver a better multi-core score than the Apple A18 Pro.

The Cybertruck comes with a remarkable audio system in which the bass can cover nearly all frequencies despite the relatively small woofers, and Tesla has revealed how it does it.

A new report says Intel and AMD were the final two bidders for Sony's PlayStation 6 chip. AMD won the contract because Intel was unable to negotiate a mutually beneficial deal, which could have generated up to $30 billion for Intel.

Available since late March 2014, Debian-based MX Linux has just reached version 23.4. Based on Debian 12.7, the update packs a generous list of fixes, application updates, tweaks, kernel updates, as well as updated language packs. The Xfce, KDE, and Fluxbox ISOs come with the 6.1.106 kernel, while AHS sports the 6.10.10 kernel.

Eufy Security will soon release two new video doorbells: the C30 with a 2K resolution, 5,000mAh battery, and 16:9 aspect ratio, and the C31 featuring a 4:3 aspect ratio and 6,500mAh battery. Both models offer two-way communication and smart home integration, competing with similar products from Ring, Nest, and Arlo.

DJI is officially releasing its next action camera this week. However, various sources have turned their attention to the Air 3S, although they are currently at odds as to when the new drone will be available.

Samsung has yet to disclose details about the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, recent leaks have already given us an idea of the upcoming Android flagship, and now, a new render leak offers yet another look at the design differences from the S24 Ultra.

8BitDo has released a new gaming accessory aimed at improving wireless controller compatibility for the Nintendo GameCube and even certain Nintendo Wii consoles. According to 8BitDo, the $24.99 accessory not only supports its controllers like the Ultimate 2C, but also the Switch Pro, DualSense and those designed for Xbox Series S|X consoles.

The Mokwheel Obsidian ST is a new power station e-bike available in the US. This model differs from the original Obsidian, with a step-through frame and adjustable seat. Other features include a 1,000W rear hub motor, a torque sensor and a 38RC shock absorber with adjustable resistance.

The successor to the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is coming. A listing at the China Quality Certification Centre has now revealed the model number of what appears to be the ROG Phone 9 Pro, with the gaming smartphone seemingly set to maintain a charging specification that's been present since the ROG Phone 5.

OpenAI o1 and o1-mini have arrived, and these AI LLMs perform much better on coding, math, and science problems and tasks than prior models such as GPT-4o by taking more time to think. The OpenAI o1 models cannot browse the web or accept uploaded files and images as their major limitations.

Leica has unveiled the Leica M11-D mirrorless digital rangefinder camera without a display panel to view photos on. Having made cameras that have more than enough features for photographers to use, Leica is taking a step back by removing the display panel with the odd idea that doing so will help photographers maintain their focus on picture making.

The Lenovo Y700 (2024) is likely set for an October launch, as indicated by a known tipster on Weibo. While leaks are hardly to be taken as concrete information, it sure does seem likely that the Y700 will see the light of day soon enough, as hinted by Lenovo's official teaser for the gaming tablet.

Apple asserts that it will include features to make the independent repair of iPhones easier, safer and more legitimate in the next major upgrade to iOS. Some teardown vloggers have found that some of the Cupertino giant's infamous ''software locks" are indeed gone in the new build - however, it seems that the use of the OEM's new and supposedly repair-friendly options come with some drawbacks all their own.

JBL's recently introduced Tour 3 Pro premium earbuds have finally become available for purchase, starting at $299 in the United States. Albeit pricey, the earbuds pack great performance with a solid list of features including adaptive ANC and Auracast support.

Apple has widely been rumored to release 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max SoCs sometime next month. Mark Gurman recently reiterated these claims, adding that new, entry level iPads may also debut at this event.

Anker’s 647 Charging Station (100W) is now available on sale at Amazon for $69.99 (originally $99.99). It's a great chance to grab this 10-in-1 power strip featuring 6 AC outlets, 2 retractable USB-C cables, and 2 USB ports. A $200,000 connected equipment warranty ensures safe, high-speed charging for all your devices.

Apple has recently increased the out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for its iPhone 16 Pro models, now charging $119. This marks a 20% hike from the previous generation. The standard iPhone 16 models will keep the $99 replacement fee, and AppleCare+ users can still get free replacements if their battery's capacity drops below 80%.

The Vivo V40e is now projected to replace its predecessor as an ultra-slim Android smartphone despite its market tier-leading battery capacity. It is also thought to switch to a more up-to-date design, finished in a new color that might be intended to mimic one now exclusive to the new iPhone 16 series. The V40e is also thought to challenge devices such as the CMF Phone 1 with the same MediaTek silicon.

The Anker SOLIX F1200 portable power station, previously known as the PowerHouse 757, is an excellent portable power backup solution for camping and outdoor enthusiasts. The product can output up to 1,800 W, with a capacity of 1,229 Wh, and is decently efficient with heavier loads.

The RedMagic Nova is about to hit the international market as the first Android tablet with active, fan-powered cooling for its top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version processor. Do these custom "unparalleled gaming" features make it any harder to take the tablet apart? A well-known teardown vlogger finds out in a new video.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 flagship SoC is set to arrive with an all-performance-core setup, setting the stage for a flagship SoC face-off with the Apple A18 Pro and the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

A recent accident with a Tesla Semi truck demonstrated the challenges firefighters face with spontaneously combusting lithium batteries. The effort involved a high-voltage hazard specialist and a thermal scanner.

While Apple introduced a notch display with MacBook Pro 2021, none of the models so far featured Face ID like iPhones. But that can possibly change, as the official Store app now shows an illustration of a Mac with a Face ID icon on the display.

FriendlyELEC has raced ahead with a new single-board computer release. This time, it has introduced the NanoPi Zero2, which it bases on Rockchip's RK3528A chipset. The affordable board also features various expansion options and a choice between 1 GB or 2 GB of LPDDR4x RAM.

TrimUI has revealed early details about a new retro gaming handheld. This time, the company intends to release a vertical option with strong Game Boy Color vibes.

Lexar's SD 8.0 card offers exceptional read and write speeds, but its practical utility is hindered by the absence of compatible devices. The card's high performance is enabled by its use of PCIe 4.0 lanes, but its full potential is currently unattainable due to the absence of SD 8.0-compatible cameras, drones, and card readers. While the card can be used with existing devices, its performance is significantly limited.

The latest hi-res image of Anker's 25,000mAh Zolo power bank confirms its 165W output and dual inbuilt USB-C cables, one of which is retractable. The power bank features a digital display for battery status and includes one USB-A port and one other USB-C port, likely enabling 4-device simultaneous charging.

Oura is acquiring metabolic health tracking company Veri, building on an existing integration for blood glucose level monitoring for users of its smart ring. The company has also announced a new Meals tool, launching in Oura Labs. The upcoming feature will help users understand the impact of meal timings on their health.

Anker is said to be about to launch a new cable in two versions in the US: the Anker Zolo USB-C to USB-C Cable (3.3ft, 240W braided) and the Anker Zolo USB-C to USB-C Cable (6ft, 240W braided). Features include a 480 Mbps transfer rate, an ultra-thin connector and a dirt-resistant coating.

The Biden administration has finalized huge tariff hikes on Chinese-made electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar panels, and other imports. The tariffs include medical masks and syringes, raising already expensive medical costs in America.

Z-Pocket Game has revealed new details about one of its forthcoming gaming handhelds. While the ZPG Bubble has been in development for a while, the company has now revealed what appear to be eight launch colour options.

Tesla may introduce a new automatic docking feature for its upcoming Home Wireless Charging Pad. The system will allow cars to locate the pad and maneuver into the perfect spot for efficient charging.

Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter, in a recent interview, stated that the PC-equivalent for the PlayStation 5 Pro console would cost a 'fair bit more'. This is hardly a surprise, since the whole point of a gaming console is to provide a decent gaming experience while being easy to afford. The PS5 Pro's absurdly high pricing may rattle this trend a bit, but it's hard to argue that its value proposition is worse than a PC.

UGREEN's Nexode 20,000 mAh power bank is a great choice for anyone looking to get their hands on a high-capacity power bank with support for USB-C PD alongside a plethora of other standards. With a digital display and a maximum 130 W of combined output, the Nexode is now even easier to recommend thanks to Amazon's ongoing sale.

Google touts its latest foldable Android smartphone as the thinnest of its kind on the market - however, it pays a price for its updated build, as discovered on the famous JerryRigEverything channel. It seems that "scratches at a level six, with deeper grooves at a level seven" are the least of the ~$1,800 device's worries - in fact, it should be more concerned with not losing at durability to its less than robust forebear.

The Google Tensor G4 has been benchmarked on 3DMark Wild Life Extreme by Golden Review. Per the benchmark scores shared, the Pixel 9 SoC hardly beats the Tensor G3, and it can't match the score of the 2021 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

The prominent YouTube channel Out of Spec Reviews recently range-tested the Tesla Model 3 Long Range (2024) on the highway at 70 mph, and the results were beyond impressive. Not only did the Model 3 exceed its EPA estimate, but it also outclassed its predecessor by almost 60 miles.

Vivo already boasts that its X200 series will be the best Android smartphones with their new MediaTek Dimensity 9400 on the market soon. However, some of them will also have slower charging than their X100 forebears, according to a new leak. That includes the series' alleged new Mini variant.

X user @GawroskiT seems to have gotten a hold of an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V laptop. The user has compared it against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, and the Arc 140V of the Lunar Lake CPU appears to have outperformed the Radeon 780M in Ashes of the Singularity benchmark.

The OnePlus 13 is thought to be one of the first Android flagship smartphones to reach the international market with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. Now, it is said to have 2 charging modes with the power to match its bleeding-edge new silicon - whereas other, closely-related, devices might not.

The world's biggest EV battery maker is on its way to double electric vehicle warranties with new packs that have a 15-year lifespan and are guaranteed to last at least 600,000 miles.

Until now, Tesla's Robotaxi was only known from concept drawings. Now the first prototype of the self-driving electric car has been spotted. A photo shows it at a junction in front of a Tesla Model Y - albeit completely covered in yellow foil.

Microsoft is currently giving away two games from indie developer Lonely Troops - one RPG and one strategy game. But gamers need to be quick. The offer is only valid for two more days.

The Lenovo Tab Plus is hardly what can be considered a powerhouse. However, its suprisingly excellent 8-speaker audio system from JBL and 90 Hz IPS display make it an outstanding choice for entertainment use along with some occasional productivity.