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OPPO's latest Hasselblad-branded flagship Android smartphones are projected to debut soon with an updated build that incorporates a number of next-gen iPhone design cues. One of them is a new, possibly capacitive, button dedicated to functions such as the devices' camera shutter. However, the vanilla Find X8 is now thought to miss out on this feature.

Google may have now started shipping the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, but it is still keeping the Pixel 9 Pro Fold waiting in the wings. Not only does the company's new foldable feature weaker camera hardware and a different design than its Pixel 9 Pro counterparts, but it also turns out that Google has designed the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to be incompatible with its official wireless charging accessories.

Huawei has announced the Sound Joy 2, a new Bluetooth speaker with up to 26 hours of runtime, IP67 waterproof rating, and 40W fast charging. The wireless speaker also sports a quad-unit setup with up to 85 dBA sound output.

NASA's recent rocket launch confirmed the existence of a global electric field around Earth, a key factor in space weather and atmospheric dynamics. This field, driven by the interaction between solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere, affects radio comms, GPS, and satellite operations.

OxiWear has received FDA clearance for its continuous blood oxygen ear-clip monitor that works even during motion. Other monitors can only measure accurately when users are at rest or are not FDA cleared as a medical device for accuracy and safety. The ear-wearable alerts the user to low oxygen levels in addition to calling emergency services.

Brazilian Supreme Court has ordered service providers and app stores to block X (Twitter) within five days after the company failed to name legal representative, a requirement for foreign companies operating within Brazil. The move is another chapter in the continuing row between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Elon Musk, who is accused of helping spread fake news and threats against the justices.

LG's 55-inch C4 is an easy-to-recommend OLED TV with superb picture quality courtesy of its OLED panel with true blacks and an excellent HDR viewing experience. Its 144 Hz refresh rate along with near-instant response times makes the TV an excellent gaming display as well. Thanks to Amazon's recent discount, the 55-inch LG C4 can now be purchased for its lowest price ever on the platform.

Not the brightest screen, not the fastest processor, not the best battery life - in all these categories, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 Intel is just average. The strengths of this device are located in other areas, like the input devices, the connectivity and repairability.

Both the Ryzen 7 8840HS- and Ryzen 5 8640HS-powered HP Envy 14 2-in-1 convertible laptops have been steeply discounted at Best Buy, with the former now coming in at a whopping $599.99. For that price, you get 16 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM, up to a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and identical or better performance than something like an Asus ROG Ally, with added pen input benefits, to boot.

AMD has officially unveiled its second Zen 4-based X3D CPU. While the Ryzen 5 7600X3D is relatively inexpensive at $299, it can only be purchased in the US from Micro Center.

The Y300 Pro is the first device to be teased with Vivo's next-gen industrial design for Android smartphones. It is also slated to rock one of the OEM's latest and highest-capacity batteries with decently fast charging. However, those specs are its best selling points, according to a new Geekbench listing.

Lenovo announced a good number of accessories for the Legion Go, and among them is a new USB-C dock. It's now available to purchase, and Lenovo is offering an introductory discount, dropping the dock for the gaming handheld to $47.03 from $64.99.

The OnePlus 12 lost the race to be the first Android smartphone to launch with its top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor in 2023; however, its successor might have a chance to finish in more of a leading position this year. The 13 is now backed to launch ahead of a certain major sales event in China, which means it might be here relatively soon.

Shokz has updated its popular bone-conduction headphones for runners, with the launch of the OpenRun Pro 2. The new model now uses a dual driver setup, with bone conduction for mids and highs, and a new air conduction driver to handle bass frequencies. Battery life and charging is improved slightly, and Bluetooth 5.3 support added, for the same $180 launch price as its predecessor.

Xiaomi is not ready to unveil new flagship tablets just yet. Regardless, a renowned leaker has outlined up to four tablets that are slated to arrive under the Xiaomi Pad 7 series, some of which will arrive with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and OLED display upgrades.

One of the most interesting AMD configurations of the Legion Pro 7 Gen 8 has now dropped below the $2,000 mark for the very first time as Lenovo has discounted the Ryzen 9 and RTX 4080-powered gaming laptop by a whopping 36%.

Motorola has now revealed when it will start selling the Moto S50. Following on from the Moto S50 Neo earlier this year, the Moto S50 will rival its Realme and Xiaomi peers with hardware like a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and a 50 MP camera complemented by optical image stabilisation (OIS).

Samsung's next Fan Edition (or FE) Android smartphone is on course for an imminent launch, according to a new leak. It may or may not confirm the similarities between it and other members of the flagship Galaxy S24 series, while hinting at features that might be exclusive to the new variant.

Retroid has now revealed more information about the Pocket 5 before a full reveal next week alongside the Pocket Mini. Not only will the Retroid Pocket 5 launch with a comparatively large OLED display, but it will also be available in retro console-inspired colour options with optional translucent back panels.

The MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio is an decently-specced gaming laptop with a Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 64 GB of memory, and an excellent QHD+ 240 Hz display. Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, this easy-to-recommend laptop can now be had for its lowest price ever.

Intel and its prominent bank investors are now analyzing solutions that can quickly help stabilize the dire financial situation. Plans include a spinoff for the fab business, althogh axing certain fab expansions is more likely.

The Anker PowerCore 20K, also known as the 325 power bank, is now enjoying a limited-time sale. It has dropped to $25.99, which is a steep 40% discount and the all-time low price for the unit.

Xiaomi's upcoming 14T and 14T Pro have been leaked yet again, revealing their key specs and prices. Both devices feature powerful MediaTek Dimensity SoCs, impressive cameras, and 5,000 mAh batteries. An official release is expected soon, potentially alongside the Xiaomi MIX Flip's EU launch.

LG has announced that its new "All-in-One" robot vacuum and mop will be on show at IFA 2024 in September. The model offers up to 10,000 Pa suction power and can detect 96 objects. Plus, the intelligent docking station can wash and dry the mop and replenish the water tank.

The BP Doctor Fit Gen 3 Blood Pressure Smartwatch from YHE technology can now be purchased from the brand’s website. The wearable was launched via an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign and is now being shipped to backers. Features include health and fitness tracking, exportable data and the ability to sync with Apple Health.

The LG All-in-One Tower Combi cordless vacuum cleaner with a secondary robot vacuum is coming to IFA 2024. Both devices can vacuum and mop, and the product comes with an intelligent docking station with Dual Auto Empty. Features of the stick vacuum include an LED light and spray mechanism.

BenQ has listed the EH700 laser projector on its website in two countries. The model is advertised as suitable for use in business settings with various dedicated tools. Features include a low input lag and support for wireless screen-casting technologies, including AirPlay.

Motorola is now offering the Edge 50 in Europe, roughly a month after debuting the device in India. Available in three colour options and 512 GB of storage, the Motorola Edge 50 also comes with a healthy launch bonus worth €149.99.

DJI has not publicly discussed the propsect of replacing the Osmo Action 4. Nonetheless, its successor has now been unboxed, confirming its name as the Osmo Action 5 Pro and various specs in the process.

The Sony CRE-C20 look like in-ear headphones — and in fact, they are. However, they are designed to be very helpful for people with impaired hearing in everyday life and look relatively discreet.

Earlier this month, Qualcomm's CEO and president Cristiano Amon promised new Snapdragon X series laptops that will be much cheaper than current options. The processor that will power these has just leaked, and it's an 8-core X Plus CPU with a significantly less capable GPU than the other CPUs in the lineup.

While Tesla is considered the biggest innovator on the car market and tops the list of best-selling cars in the new car segment, a recent study by Consumer Reports showed that traditional brands are usually the safe choice when buying a used car.

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is now available for just $2.99 on GOG, an 85% discount from its original price of $19.99. This enhanced version includes all 24 DLCs, improved graphics & audio, and has been praised for its award-winning gameplay. The deal ends on 10/09/2024 at 06:59 UTC.

Google has integrated its Gemini assistant into the Gmail app for Android devices so that users can ask the AI specific questions about their mailbox. Previously, this was only possible in the web version.

Motorola has introduced the Moto G55 5G, a cheaper alternative to the existing Moto G85 5G. Available now in some markets, Motorola equips the Moto G55 5G with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a 50 MP and optically stabilised camera, among other features.

Motorola has now expanded its Moto G series with a new budget option. Specifically, the Moto G35 5G has arrived for under €200, despite containing a 120 Hz display, a 50 MP camera and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18 W charging.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Graphene Baseboard 2 Folding Version in China. The new smart heater can fold in half and is said to provide warmth in 15 minutes. Other features include upgraded sleep mode, HyperOS Connect, app-based controls and voice commands.

The Philips 65OLED+959 Ambilight TV will be shown at IFA 2024, with European pricing confirmed in a recent announcement. The model, launching soon, was unveiled earlier this year and will be the first to feature the brand’s advanced Ambilight Plus technology. Also included are powerful speakers and various gaming features.

Despite massive protests by around 119,000 people against the mining company Rio Tinto, Europe's largest lithium mine is now to be built in Serbia. Environmental activists fear an ecological and humanitarian catastrophe - numerous arrests have been made.

The Valerion VisionMaster Max, a new DLP laser projector, will be shown at IFA 2024. The model is said to have a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, 100% vertical lens shift and Dynamic IRIS technology. Other features include various gaming modes, Google TV OS and support for Dolby Vision.

The BenQ Ace, or AH700ST, golf simulation projector has arrived in the US. The model has a laser light source, Golf Mode and support for multiple aspect ratios. Plus, the company indicates that this model is straightforward to set up with just a few clicks thanks to automation technology.

Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Redmi 14C, the successor of the budget-friendly 13C launched last year. The new Android phone features the Helio G81 Ultra, up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, a dual camera setup on the back with a 50 MP primary sensor, and a "premium" design.

A cheaper Tesla Model 2 may be coming, after all. Tesla's most affordable vehicle will be announced next year, and the preparations for its mass production will be completed in Q3, for a scheduled 2026 release.

Semiconductor giants like Intel and TSMC are pushing the boundaries of Moore's Law by advancing glass substrate tech. Despite challenges, Intel is targeting mass production by 2026, while TSMC - under pressure from NVIDIA - has announced the revival of its glass substrate R&D to keep up with competition.

Tesla may have an answer to the Lucid Gravity later next year when it is rumored to release a special 7-seat version of the Model Y Juniper.

A new (albeit sketchy) leak says Sony could announce the PlayStation 5 Pro via a blog post in the coming days. Like the base console, it will arrive with or without a disk drive, with a $100 price increase on both models over its non-Pro version.

It looks like the Nikon Z 50 II will be mostly a cosmetic and ergonomic upgrade, with a USB Type-C port and processor upgrade paired with the same 21 MP sensor, and even the same battery as the Nikon Z 50. The Nikon Z 50 II will allegedly also launch later in 2024.

The Epic Games Store has delivered another glimpse into a future game giveaway. This time, the company has decided to include a current title in a long-running franchise plus a popular sniper game for a full value of nearly $90.

A new study has found that AI projects have an astonishing 80% failure rate. The researchers dug into the data and distilled the reasons for the astronomical failure rates down to five major reasons, including an overwhelming focus on new tech, lack of AI training data, and incorrectly identifying or miscommunicating problems.

EmuDeck has announced its first hardware, which it is already selling through Indiegogo. Available in two variants, the EmuDeck Machines project takes design inspiration from the Dreamcast and aims to simplify the home retro gaming experience.