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Tablets and foldables with larger displays have had a taskbar for simplifying multitasking since the launch of Android 12L. Android 15 will soon launch a more compact taskbar for smaller smartphones, which can now be seen in action for the first time in a video.

A new teardown of Google app beta version 15.31.29.29 revealed that the company is working on new launch animations for its Gemini AI assistant. Resembling Apple's iOS 18.1 beta Siri animations, Google's design has a slightly different appearance effect, and a different color. One animation highlights the Gemini pop-up with a glowing border, while the other creates a full-screen wave emerging from the pop-up.

The Philips Hue Secure wired and battery cameras are currently discounted in countries including the US, the UK and the Netherlands. Plus, customers are offered two free Secure contact sensors as part of the deal. The cameras' features include 1080p video and AI alerts tailored to the motion detected.

The TCL NXTFRAME smart TV has been revealed in North America. A couple of versions of the model are already on sale, with a Pro variant and accessories coming soon. Features of the 4K QLED Google TV include an up to 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision IQ and support for AMD FreeSync Premium.

Even after the big discount, the Xperia 1 V is still an incredibly expensive Android smartphone for Sony fans and other users who value the rather unique design of the tall 6.5-inch handset.

Victrola’s flagship wireless streaming turntable, the Stream Sapphire, first showcased at CES 2024, can now be pre-ordered for $1,300. It not only features integration with Roon, UPnP, and the Sonos’ ecosystem, but also supports lossless FLAC streaming, making it the perfect turntable for the modern audiophile.

A certain coupon code adds another $424 discount to the already reduced sale price of the Core Ultra 7-powered Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6, which results in an all-time low sale price of $799 for the well-specced 14-inch laptop.

Apple's new 'Distraction Control' feature in Safari aims to help users minimize distracting elements on webpages, allowing them to selectively hide content like sign-in prompts, cookie consent banners, and autoplay videos. While not a full-fledged ad blocker, the tool provides users with more control over their browsing experience across Apple's upcoming operating system updates.

A 30% off sale has dropped the price of the Asus ROG Flow X13 by as much as $500, bringing the gaming 2-in-1 down to the same price as many entry-level gaming laptops. The ROG Flow X13 is a convertible gaming laptop powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and the AMD Ryzen 7940HS. It also sports pen input for digital art and impressed us with solid build quality and reliable gaming performance.

Volkswagen touts its new ID.3 GTX range as the most "sporty" electric vehicles (EVs) of their series, with a 240 kilowatt (kW) output in the top-end Performance variant. It is rated to go from 0 to ~60 miles per hour (mph) in less than six seconds and to charge at up to 185kW via DC. The GTX Performance is available to pre-order in Europe alongside its vanilla GTX sibling from now.

Realme is currently tipped to be among the first Android OEMs to launch a flagship smartphone powered by the new top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor following its launch later in 2024. Now, the GT7 Pro is also backed to set the new world record for fast wired charging on its debut. It may also do so with cutting-edge biometrics and durability features.

It seems that DJI will treat fans to a pair of hardware releases this month. Allegedly occurring within about a week of each other, the DJI Neo and DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro should both be orderable before September starts.

Intel has confirmed its next generation of Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest CPUs have powered on. The former will succeed Lunar Lake in laptops and the latter will power servers in 2025.

The rise of the foldable smartphone with an even bigger main screen due to being able to fold into thirds rather than just in half is about to begin after all, according to a reputable leaker. It may or may not be ready to launch alongside the next generation of its manufacturer's best-known 'business-class' conventional candy-bar device, yet be even more expensive than its current foldable flagship.

Cooler Master has now officially unveiled the GP57ZS, its take on the Acer Predator Z57 and Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC. Not only does the Cooler Master GP57ZS offer a DUHD resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but it also has 2,304 Mini LED local dimming zones that help deliver up to 1,000 nits peak brightness.

Google has now lifted the lid on a 4th Gen Nest Learning Thermostat. Available now in North America, the new smart thermostat features a host of changes from its 3rd Gen predecessor, including Matter support for integration with Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings services.

A new Garmin Pay feature has been added to the Connect IQ Store, bringing with it a range of premium watch faces and apps. Customers can now purchase watch face designs from Disney, Porsche and TaylorMade. Plus, an official GoPro Camera Control app has been added to the store.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones have seen a hefty price cut on Best Buy. You can get a pair of these active noise-cancelling headphones for $249.99, which is a $100 discount from the regular price without any deal or sale in place.

The world's first PCIe 6.0 SSD developed by Micron will initially be available for data centers and edge applications as part of a portfolio of memory and storage products to support the broad demand for AI. More details to be revealed later this week at the FMS 2024 event.

Huawei has launched a good number of products today in China, and the "Super Fast Charging Power Adapter" is one of them. It has a launch price tag of CNY 289 (around $40.43) and can deliver up to 140W of fast charging. There's support for multiple standards, making it compatible with phones, accessories, and laptops.

Samsung has started rolling out the first round of updates for its latest smartwatches. Supposedly, the two updates target performance and battery life issues that affected some Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra smartwatches at launch.

Reportedly, Vivo plans to expand its flagship smartphone offering later this year with not two but three new models. Likely arriving alongside the Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro, the so-called Vivo X200 Mini is rumoured to combine hardware like a periscope telephoto camera and a 5,500 mAh with a display that would make it about the same size as the likes of the Galaxy S24, iPhone 15 and Xiaomi 14.

The Google TV Streamer (4K) is Google's new streaming device for the home, and it comes with all of the necessary upgrades. The device also doubles as a smart home hub with Matter and Thread support.

Apple is widely expected to introduce a new Apple Watch SE next month, alongside the iPhone 16 lineup. Reports have also indicated a shift to a 'rigid-plastic case', likely allowing for a lower price and more color options. If true, this will position the upcoming Watch SE as an excellent option for the younger demographic, especially children.

The MatePad Air (2024) is a new entry in Huawei's MatePad Air series, which is said to surpass its predecessor in a few areas. Not only does the new model feature a larger display than last year's MatePad Air, but it also has a thinner chassis that is under 6 mm thick.

Valve's latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey data shows that Windows 10 has become even more popular than in June. Per the July 2024 report, the last-gen Microsoft operating system has gained 0.74% more users throughout the month, while Windows 11 has lost 0.82%, dropping to 45.81%.

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 arrives with a dual-layer (tandem) OLED screen that's even brighter than that of the iPad Pro (2024). It also comes with a new and improved stylus and keyboard case.

Garmin has delivered a new update for three of its popular mid-range smartwatches. Rolling out now on its Beta Program, the update is said to improve swimming functionality for the trio.

According to a new report, Honor intends to sell the Magic V3 globally in more colours than it currently offers the Magic V2. Potentially debuting outside China next month during IFA 2024 in Berlin, the Honor Magic V3 is considerably thinner than the likes of the Galaxy Z Fold6 and the rumoured Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

A well-known data miner has found strings in Valve game files that clearly point to a new Half-Life game being made.

The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU has recorded a steep $300 discount at Best Buy. Due to its compact 14-inch display, the Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425MA) is a suitable choice for folks who want a portable device with good performance and a solid display.

Xiaomi has officially launched the Body Composition Scale S400 in more European countries following its arrival in China earlier this year. You can use the product to track 25 health indicators, including heart rate and body fat percentage. Plus, Bluetooth 5.0 allows you to view insights on your smartphone.

Kospetiheal has released a new smart ring, the Ring 5. The wearable is relatively cheap and has a basic feature set to match this price point. Alleged tools include blood oxygen level, sleep health and exercise tracking, with insights viewable in an accompanying app.

Qualcomm's upcoming flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, has now seemingly made a verifiable trip to Geekbench with an interesting core configuration and impressive performance numbers in tow.

Google is now less than a week away from unveiling new Pixel hardware. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has shared details of and a first look at a new weather app that will be exclusive to Google Pixel 9 smartphones, despite the fact that they will ship with Android 14 and not Android 15.

PlayStation Plus members can now grab bonus freebies for two Call of Duty games: Warzone and Modern Warfare 3. Players with PS Plus can get the new Combat Pack for both games, offering two weapon blueprints, one weapon charm, one sticker, one large decal, one new skin for the Operator Lockpick, and one emblem.

Xiaomi has now released the Watch X-H100, its latest Black Shark smartwatch. Equipped with a huge display, the Black Shark Watch X-H100 also has a 900 mAh battery, cellular connectivity and even a 2 MP camera, all for under ~$100.

Nvidia has a new desktop GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card lined up. Instead of an Ampere GPU, it will use an Ada Lovelace-based AD106 chip as found on the mobile RTX 4070. Update: Further information on the RTX 3050 A from Nvidia and MSI

The Starlink Standard Kits that first sold at Costco Japan and then arrived to Costco's US stores may have been a harbinger of things to come, as Tesla wanted to sell its electric cars in Costco Taiwan in a trial event.

China firms, including state-affiliated institutes, have been getting a steady supply of Nvidia’s AI chips the sale of which have been banned by the United States. A whole economy surrounding the procurement of Nvidia chips has reportedly sprung up in China with smugglers and private companies sourcing Nvidia chips for Chinese buyers.

The new method produces at least 15 times more hydrogen. Neither electricity nor natural gas need to be used, meaning that production is completely sustainable.

Samsung's T5 Evo portable SSD has received a $110 discount on Amazon, making it the cheapest it has ever been. Only the 4 TB variant is discounted, which can now be had for just $230.

Internal Nvidia Slack communications obtained by 404 Media revealed that the company's staff working on the Cosmos video foundation model has so far compiled 38.5 million hours of video from various sources, primarily YouTube. Employees highlighted possible copyright concerns, but the execs higher up apparently gave an "umbrella approval" to go ahead and scrape content.

With over 10,000 units sold in the last month, the Apple AirPods Max have remained very popular for more than three years since their release. With a launch price of $549, they are now available on Amazon for $399.99, thanks to a 27% discount. The bundle with AppleCare+ also gets a 25% discount and can be acquired for $453.99.

Lucid Group has just announced a whopping $1.5 billion investment from an affiliate of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The funding comes as Lucid is starting production for its highly anticipated Gravity SUV and looks to strengthen its financial position amid ongoing challenges. With this investment, Lucid expects to maintain sufficient liquidity through the fourth quarter of 2025.

A new leak has shed light on Huawei's upcoming tablets. The MatePad Air and MatePad Pro both will use Huawei's in-house Kirin chips and offer high-end specs, putting them on par with Apple and Samsung's flagship offerings.

The manufacturer specializes in a number of professional-grade monitors including the 44C1G, 28C1Q, or 32Q1U that are typically larger and less expensive than alternatives from Apple or the Dell UltraSharp series.

Anker is launching another power bank with a USB-C cable as part of its Nano series. It is thus likely to be compact and lightweight, offering twice the capacity of the previous Nano Powerbank at 20,000 mAh.

Xiaomi is launching a new smart home sensor onto the global market, the Xiaomi Motion Sensor 2S, which has received a number of improvements compared to the first generation and can be used in a variety of ways.

Xiaomi's upcoming HyperOS 2.0 may introduce a groundbreaking privacy feature. The rumored "Camera Scan" capability could revolutionize how users protect themselves from hidden cameras. As Xiaomi prepares to launch its next-generation operating system, this innovative technology might just be the tip of the iceberg.