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Sony has launched the FavoriteSpace VR world with Android and iOS smartphone apps to connect sports fans to their favorite teams. Users can enjoy VR replays, content, social games, and tours while interacting with other fans.

HoverAir has recently teased two new palm-sized selfie drones, the X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max, as higher-end versions of its popular X1 drone. The new models are only slightly larger, but add OmniTerrain capabilities for flying over water, snow and cliffs, up to 8K recording, rear collision detection and higher speeds and flight times. They will go head-to-head with the upcoming DJI Neo.

Garmin has issued yet another confusing update for one of its popular flagship smartwatches. Rolling out to its Beta Program, the update claims to resolve issues that could cause device shutdowns, among other changes.

Garmin has delivered another new update for one of its popular mid-range Forerunner smartwatches. Supposedly, the new update makes almost two-dozen changes to the Forerunner 265, albeit only for smartwatches enrolled on its Beta Program for now.

Garmin has rolled out a new update to the Forerunner 165, its most recent Forerunner smartwatch. Distributed as Beta Version 20.23, the update is said to resolve bugs that could cause issues during activities and on the notification glance screen, among other improvements.

A new report says Arm could enter the gaming GPU market soon. The company supposedly has a sizable research team in Israel working on its first-ever dedicated GPU, which is slated to compete with behemoths like Intel, AMD, and Nvidia.

Baseus has launched a new portable charger in China. The Magnetic Rotating Stand Power Bank 5000mAh offers a wireless charging pad with a higher maximum output than older models. Plus, a USB-C port provides a second way to charge devices on the go.

Meta has been adding new features to WhatsApp for quite a while now, and it seems the company has one more that will likely roll out soon. In the latest beta version, the app introduces a new option called "Chat theme," allowing you to customize the appearance of chats.

Radxa E20C has launched as a palm-sized mini PC designed to work as a network appliance with support for OpenWrt, Debian, and iStore OS. With the Rockchip RK3528A inside, it starts at $25 and can be equipped with up to 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of eMMC storage.

Apple's inaugural smart home robot will have a lot in common with an iPad, according to the latest leaks. Now, more details on how much the new automaton might cost has emerged. The new tip suggests that its price might match its cutting-edge design and hardware.

MSI's recent benchmarks pit Kingston's CAMM2 memory against standard DDR5 DIMMs on their Z790 Project Zero Plus motherboard. The results reveal surprising performance parity between the two memory formats, with only marginal differences in key metrics. This comparison offers insights into the potential of CAMM2 technology in high-performance computing.

The Infinix Zero 30 5G has one of the highest megapixel counts on the mid-tier Android smartphone market in countries such as India. It also boasts a 144Hz display and fast 68W charging for its 5,000mAh battery. Now, it also has an upcoming successor, according to some new leaks.

Imagen 3 was first introduced during the I/O event in May, and Google has now quietly opened access to the AI image generation model. However, it's only available in the US at the moment.

The iQOO Z9 Turbo is currently the flagship of its Android smartphone series - but not for much longer, according to a new leak. Its allegedly upcoming Plus variant is tipped to launch with a more performance-focused chipset - from a different manufacturer, moreover - to go with other high-end specs such as a 144Hz AMOLED display and a 6,000mAh battery.

Infinix' first-ever foldable clamshell smartphone is headed to regions such as India very soon, according to the latest leaks. The device, thought to debut as the Zero Flip, has been approved for use as a 5G device in multiple jurisdictions to date, thereby giving more weight to rumors that it will be made official by the OEM very soon.

Announced during the launch of Pixel Watch 3, Google Maps offline map support is now rolling out to other Wear OS smartwatches. With this feature enabled, all the offline maps you download on your phone will get auto-downloaded to a connected watch.

While Steam Deck OLED ships with SteamOS, there have been ways to install Windows on the gaming handheld. But now that Valve has released official drivers, running Microsoft's OS on the device has become a little easier.

Concept designer Antonio De Rosa, known for his high quality conceptual designs of possible Apple products, has received a letter from the tech giant’s legal team, informing him that some of his designs seem “too real”, and requesting a discussion about making certain changes to them. Without revealing specifics, De Rosa has said that discussions with Apple’s team are currently underway.

The Google Tensor G4 in the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL can lose as much as 50% of its maximum performance due to thermal throttling. This thermal throttling is present despite Google's claims of improved thermal design via a vapour chamber cooling solution.

The Realme 13 5G is currently thought to launch as a late-year refresh of its ~$200 predecessor. On the other hand, it looks like the newer model might have the edge after all with the faster processor of the two. It is also now tipped to launch with Android 14 out of the box.

A recent leak from Sonny Dickinson has revealed all of the color variants that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup is expected to feature. This includes a deeper 'black', 'white', 'gray', as well as a new 'bronze' shade that will seemingly replace the 'blue titanium' finish of the current iPhone 15 Pro.

The next wave of flagship Android smartphones set to launch in late 2024 are suspected to be more expensive than their predecessors thanks to their upgrade to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. However, that might not be the case after all, according to a famous leaker - in China, at least.

The almost maxed-out AMD configuration of the ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 is now on sale for $1,089 as Lenovo has introduced its largest discount to date on the 16-inch 4K OLED workstation laptop that is geared towards professional users.

Fortnite recently made its triumphant return to iOS devices in the EU and only in the EU, but one enterprising hacker has managed to “brute force” the game onto a non-EU iPad. The trick appears to forcefully install the Epic Games Store on iOS, but it only works on a beta version of iOS 18, and there are some caveats to running the game on Apple's tablet. Update: Saunders Tech has uploaded a tutorial explaining the installation process

Microsoft is introducing a new function for the Phone Link app which, similar to Apple's AirDrop function, enables data to be shared wirelessly between Android devices and Windows PCs.

The Grok AI image generator available on X generated controversial images showing politicians and celebrities in unflattering situations. Elon Musk has not yet commented on this. However, the image generator has now been restricted.

With a federal debt of over $35 trillion, the US is looking at solutions to reduce this figure, and Bitcoin might be the answer. A recent proposal by US Senator Cynthia Lummis mentions the purchase of one million bitcoins, which accounts for 5% of the total supply. However, this initiative is still being discussed.

A paid software called Lossless Scaling on Steam has just been updated, and it now can offer up to 4x FPS boost with frame generation tech. It can also upscale games from a lower resolution, making it stand as a good option to get a bit extra performance out of gaming handhelds and relatively low-end systems.

The Amazfit GTR 4, GTS 4, Balance and Active smartwatches are receiving Zepp Flow updates. Zepp Flow Version 1.5.3 for the GTR 4 and GTS 4 requires ZeppOS 3.5 and brings support for phone calls and notification replies. Zepp Flow Version 1.5.2 is rolling out to the Balance and Active wearables with a smaller changelog.

A new wall charger could be on the way from Anker. Recent reports indicate that an accessory with two USB-C ports is in development, possibly succeeding the Anker 523 Charger (Nano 3, 47W). Though few details are available, it has been suggested that the upcoming charger would have a higher maximum output.

Based on the stable Deepin 23 distro, ExTiX 24.8 comes with the 6.10.3-amd64-exton kernel (equivalent to the 6.10.3 stable kernel) and Google Chrome 127.0.6533.119-1, which replaces the Deepin Browser. Compared to Deepin 23, ExTiX 24.8 also sports the Synaptic Package Manager.

The next reincarnation of the Cybertruck as a STING military vehicle is clad in bolt-on military armor and can take up to 14.5mm rounds. It also sports a generator in the frunk that can charge it with diesel or jet fuel.

While LPCAMM2 is being touted as the future of laptop RAM, CAMM2 is also set to replace the classic DIMM bars on the desktop. MSI shows what this could look like and what advantages and disadvantages CAMM2 offers compared to previous RAM modules.

Xiaomi is launching new TVs with mini LEDs globally. These are said to offer very high brightness levels and are suitable for video gaming thanks to the high refresh rate. Dolby Atmos is supported.

An analyst reporting on Nintendo's recent financial results has speculated that the Switch 2 will launch in the first half of 2025 with a rather hefty price of "$499 or less". This could make Nintendo's upcoming handheld console a tough sell, given its proximity to the $399 Steam Deck and devices like the Asus ROG Ally.

Dell, under its Alienware brand, has just announced a unique gaming monitor that can switch modes between 4K at 180 Hz and FHD at 360 Hz at the press of a button, allowing gamers to prioritise resolution or refresh rate as needed. The AW2725QF uses a 27-inch IPS panel with an anti-glare hard coating, and will retail for $599 starting September.

A new effort in the AI field has produced a system allegedly capable of carrying out autonomous scientific research. Called "The AI Scientist," this system uses LLMs. The development team claims this system is researching ways of self-improvement while already delivering acceptance-level papers.

(Update: OLED version with 64GB RAM also discounted) Lenovo has discounted its 14-inch workstation by more than 60% as a capable AMD configuration of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 has been put on sale for well under $1,000 at Lenovo's very own online store.

The Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld has been discounted by $150 in a Best Buy deal, returning it to its record-low price of just $499.99. The 7-inch Windows-powered gaming handheld packs plenty of CPU and GPU power with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, and we praised it in our review for its fast 120 Hz display and AMD FreeSync support.

OnePlus' next series of flagship Android smartphones for the international market is thought to consist of the 13 and 13R, one of which is now also tipped to launch with the OEM's biggest and highest-res displays for next-gen devices. On the other hand, the other is believed to switch to a Pixel 9-esque flat display instead.

The OPPO Find X8 series is a line of upcoming Android smartphones rumored to come with something for everybody - particularly as it is now also believed to offer two different screen sizes. The vanilla Find X8 is thought to have the smaller display of the bunch, followed by the slightly larger Pro and Ultra variants.

MSI continues to introduce new QD-OLED gaming monitors at a breakneck pace. Mirroring the MPG 341CQPX, the MPG 491CQP builds on the existing MPG 491CQP with a significantly higher refresh rate.

The Antec Core HS made its official debut in May of this year, and now the company has made the gaming handheld available to purchase. Essential, it's a rebadged Ayaneo Slide, but with cheaper price tags, with the 16/512 GB variant currently at $499.

A new Huawei blood pressure measuring device seems to have gained medical certification in China. The smartwatch is expected to be a successor to the Watch D, launched in 2021. Plus, an entry in the IMDA database with the same model numbers reveals other features of the wearable.

One-Netbook has revealed more details about the OneXGPU 2, its latest ONEXPLAYER product. Not only has the company revealed specifications for AMD's unreleased Radeon RX 7800M GPU, but it has also confirmed the ports of its new eGPU and a global release window.

Tecno broke into the foldable smartphone market in 2023, toting one of the most premium main screens of the year in the process. Now, its Android 14-powered iteration is tipped to launch soon. The Phantom V Fold2 5G is slated to run on a high-end chipset from MediaTek and have a 50MP main camera - then again, so did its predecessor.

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 13 Pro successor is now said to have been pictured courtesy of a new leak. Reportedly arriving next month alongside the Redmi Note 14 and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, the Redmi Note 14 Pro could represent a whole new direction for the Redmi Note series thanks to an overhauled design.

According to new reports, Anbernic is a mere few days away from officially releasing its latest vertical retro gaming handheld. Not only has the release date for the Anbernic RG40XX V surfaced online, but so has its launch pricing and key specifications.

The UGREEN Nexode 20,000 mAh power bank is on sale. Thanks to a limited-time deal on Amazon, the 130W portable charger is down to $69.98, a steep 30% discount that makes it sit at its all-time low price.

The BenQ GV50 is a new portable laser projector; it is now available in the US and coming soon to other markets, including the UK. Thanks to a rotating stand, you can use the model to throw images onto the wall or ceiling. Other features of the 1080p projector include Google TV, built-in 2.1 channel speakers and a sleep timer.