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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.

The Apple M4 is currently exclusively available in the iPad Pro, but the chip is expected to find its way into three new Macs this year, including the next-generation MacBook Pro. One of these new Macs is said to be receiving far more extensive upgrades.

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G will receive five years worth of updates. With One UI 6.1.1, Samsung intends to make these updates worthwhile for users, as the patch will make Galaxy AI available on a mid-range smartphone for the first time.

ASUS has launched the 65W USB-C charger in India, priced at ₹2,799 ($33/€30). This compact charger (model number AC65-05) features advanced GaN technology for efficient and safe charging. It has two USB Type-C ports, allowing simultaneous charging of two devices, including laptops, phones, and tablets. The ASUS charger comes with a 1.5m cable and claims to have undergone rigorous durability tests.

AMD is said to be working on two entry-level RDNA 3 graphics cards, the Radeon RX 7400 and Radeon RX 7300. Their exact specs are unknown, but both are said to use a Navi 33 GPU.

The HackberryPi is a project that takes the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and reimagines it as a Cyberdeck. Built around a choice of BlackBerry keyboards, the HackberryPi is also suitable as a vertical retro gaming handheld, among other use cases.

MINISFORUM has shared more details about the AtomMan G7 Ti, which combines an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. In the process, it has also revealed the AtomMan G7 Ti SE for the first time, which will be available soon alongside the AtomMan G7 Ti with at least one launch discount.

The Intel Core 9 Ultra-powered version of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is still a fairly expensive OLED gaming notebook, but gamers who have set their sights on this impressive RTX 4080 machine can now benefit from a welcome discount.

According to a recent report by Jeff Pu, Apple's first foldable device has allegedly been delayed quite significantly. Citing 'display durability' issues, Pu believes that the company's first foldable will not hit shelves until the second quarter of 2026 at the earliest.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 is well-suited for multimedia users as it features a colorful OLED screen with 400 nits of brightness as well as a powerful AMD CPU and a decent amount of memory and SSD storage.

Nvidia has announced it is giving away one full-fledged gaming PC. It features a GeForce RTX 4080, a 1,000 Watt power supply, 32 GB of RAM and an Intel Core i7-14700K

The LG B4 is a decently specced entry-level OLED TV that delivers great picture quality, superb contrast levels, and excellent response times along with a 120 Hz refresh rate - making it a solid choice for most usage scenarios, including gaming. Amazon's latest price cut makes the B4 not only more affordable, but also easier to recommend than ever before.

A new leak has revealed Google's next-gen Chromecast successor's cost. The Google TV Streamer 4K comes with a new design and costs twice as much as the 4K Chromecast.

BenQ has unveiled the MOBIUZ EX381U, a new gaming monitor that is said to be built around the same display as last year's ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ. Not only has BenQ confirmed various hardware specs, but it appears to have outlined an official launch date too.

Samsung has not officially revealed a successor to the Galaxy S24 FE yet. Nonetheless, the company has quietly listed the device on a support page, effectively confirming its existence in the process.

The new AMD Strix Point processors come with the best-performing iGPUs to date, and it's great for laptops that don't feature a dedicated GPU to keep the price down. In our analysis, we found the Radeon 890M of Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 to be comparably faster than the 8-core Intel Arc iGPU of Meteor Lake, and a recent comparison from TechEpiphany shows how efficient AMD's offering is.

Philips Hue is now selling several variants of its new Tento ceiling light, having revealed the smart home device in June. Customers are offered a choice of size, frame color and White Ambiance or White and Color Ambiance LEDs. However, some variants of the product have yet to launch.

A new version of the iConnectHue app for Philips Hue smart lights, update 5.6, is now available. The release brings support for the new Hue Twilight sleep and wake light with advanced controls. Plus, there is a new way to find the perfect smart lighting color and additional white light options.

Anker could launch a new 100W Wall Charger in its Nano range in the coming weeks. According to rumors on Reddit, the upcoming product is particularly lightweight and compact with foldable pins. Plus, it appears that at least two versions of the accessory will be available.

Samsung has released a new mid-range smartphone built around a recent Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. Equipped with a 50 MP camera and a 90 Hz display, the device also runs One UI 6.1 out of the box based on Android 14 with the promise of updates until 2028.

An unreleased MSI Prestige laptop has debuted on Geekbench with an Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Lunar Lake CPU. It performs on par with other Lunar Lake models and comes with 32 GB RAM.

Tesla is testing the 350kW charging output speeds that its V4 Supercharger stations are meant for in a nationwide trial. The tests could be aimed at fixing the Cybertruck charging curve as its only electric vehicle with 800V powertrain.

The 13R is thought to debut as a sub-flagship alternative to the full-fat OnePlus 13 Android smartphone. Now, it is thought to launch with all the hallmarks of its OEM's premium offerings. They are now tipped to include an on-trend OLED display, an Alert Slider - and the brand's biggest battery to date.

According to CPU and motherboard sales data from a German retailer shared on X, Intel is having a difficult time attracting consumers. In week 31 of 2024, AMD reportedly led Intel in both CPU and motherboard sales by a wide margin on Mindfactory with Team Red enjoying more than 80% sales volume for both processors and mainboards.

Shenzhen Xunlong Software has now released the Orange Pi 5 Max globally. Starting at $75, the Orange Pi 5 Max offers a 40-pin GPIO header, LPDDR5 RAM, an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDs and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, among other features.

Lenovo has finally started selling the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid in multiple markets. Available across at least China, Europe and the UK, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid can run Android and Windows simultaneously thanks to its built-in Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processors.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi A27U, a relatively cheap 27-inch monitor based around a 4K and 300-nit IPS panel. Available for equivalent to (~$239) in China, the Xiaomi Redmi A27U also boasts 95% DCI-P3 colour space coverage, among other features.

Huawei has introduced the Nova Flip as a new clamshell-style smartphone that starts for less than its spiritual predecessor the Pocket S. Nevertheless, it has been presented as an ultra-thin foldable (when open) with an AI-enhanced 50MP rear camera that can be ordered in vegan leather with up to 1TB of internal storage.

OpenAI is said to have a powerful fingerprinting tool, which can supposedly detect ai-generated text with nearly 100% accuracy. However, internal arguments within are said to be keeping the company from deploying it for two years, reportedly due to concerns about the paying members and non-native English speakers.

Two new Anker Zolo Power Banks with built-in USB-C and Lightning cables are now available via Amazon in Europe. The accessories launched in China earlier this year and are already on sale in the US. Thanks to the two integrated cables and a pair of USB ports, you can use the portable gadget to charge four devices simultaneously.

Z-Pocket Game has quietly restocked the ZPG A1 Unicorn, its long-awaited alternative to the Anbernic RG Cube. Based around a MediaTek Helio G99, the ZPG A1 Unicorn runs Android and combines a 4-inch 1:1 display with 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a 4,500 mAh battery for $129.

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 has dropped back to its historic low price after a steep 23% discount on the list price. Suffice it to say, the discount makes the MacBook Air 13 M3 an even easier recommendation than before since the laptop covers almost all the bases.

The $9,000 EV Instant Rebate that the Washington State Department of Commerce set budget for in the spring is now in play. The rebate is stackable with the WA state's sales tax waiver, too, unlike New Jersey, which has now introduced an electric vehicle sales tax.

Texas-based battery tech startup Group1 has launched the world’s first potassium-ion battery (KIB) in the popular cylindrical 18650 format. The battery outperforms Li-ion ones in key areas like charging speed, safety and number of charge cycles, while also being free of unsustainably sourced minerals like cobalt, nickel, copper, etc.

Leakers have revealed various official images of what appears to be Motorola's next mid-range smartphone. Arriving soon as the Motorola Edge 50 Neo, the same images also confirm various device specs, including the presence of a 3x optical telephoto camera.

A new beta update, version 18.11, is now rolling out to various Garmin smartwatches, including the Fenix 7. This release and its predecessor, version 18.10, are said to bring bug fixes to the wearables. However, users have flagged further problems in the Garmin Forum.

A new version of the Decathlon BTWIN R500E Electric Longtail Cargo Bike has arrived in various European countries, with a second fresh variant also in the pipeline. The model has front and rear luggage racks, with the latter doubling as a child seat, supporting loads up to 170 kg (~375 lbs).

Intel has reportedly canceled the upcoming Beast Lake architecture according to a new leak. According to past reports, Beast Lake had a considerable focus on single-core performance. In addition to canceling Beast Lake, the report from Moore’s Law Is Dead also claims that we may not see the entirety of the Royal Core project materialize in one architecture.

The ENGWE L20 Boost, a new upgraded version of the L20 e-bike, is now on sale in Europe. The main feature of the latest model is a handlebar-mounted Boost button that triggers a burst of increased torque. Plus, ENGWE is currently offering a discount for those who purchase the fat-tire e-bike in the next few days.

For just under $250, YouTuber ETA Prime has assembled a Linux-based PC that can handle some beefy PC titles at 1080p. The system was designed as a living room PC with more power than the Steam Deck while maintaining the Steam Deck’s console-style interface. With a Ryzen 5 3500 and an AMD Radeon RX590, the system is capable of some notable performance.

A massive leak for Black Ops 6 reveals the playable maps, the available score streaks and the game modes that can be played in the beta phase.

In a wide-ranging interview spanning more than 8 hours, Elon Musk and the Neuralink team talk about the BCI implant human trials and enhancing the human mind so that AI doesn't become 'bored' with it.

Nvidia is said to be prepping a GeForce RTX 4070 variant with GDDR6 VRAM. Its specs will remain identical to that of its GDDR6X variant. There is no information about its price or launch date.

A voice actor accidentally revealed the codename of Valve's upcoming game, titled Project White Sands. It could be Half-Life 3 or a Half-Life:Alyx sequel, but Reddit speculates it is the former.

Sony has released a limited-edition Aibo robotic dog in a two-tone kinako color. The light brown and white-colored Aibo also has two new eye colors – bright auburn and glossy dark brown – that can be changed using the My Aibo app. A kinako-colored collar is also included until supplies run out.

Chinese memory maker CXMT has reportedly begun mass-producing HBM2 memory, a crucial component for AI and HPC processors. This sudden development puts CXMT ahead of schedule in the race for technological self-sufficiency. However, challenges remain as global competitors are already moving towards more advanced memory technologies.

Public VIN records filed with the NHTSA reveal that KTM and Husqvarna’s 2025 model lineup will feature their first street-legal electric motorcycles. The two bikes, named the KTM “Electric Freeride” and Husqvarna “Electric Pioneer”, seem to share the same powertrain, and are likely based on the Husqvarna E-Pilen and KTM Freerider E LV concepts from 2022.

The DJI Air 3S appears to be edging closer to release. Although DJI has not commented on introducing an Air 2S and Air 3 successor yet, the first promotional image showing the unreleased drone has now leaked through several reliable sources.

The iPhone 16 series could be the last run out for the 'Plus' model after three generations. Reportedly, the iPhone 16 Plus will not be replaced by the iPhone 17 Slim but the iPhone 17 Air, mirroring Apple's Mac lineup.

More information about DJI's next compact drone has emerged online, shortly before its presumed release. Allegedly, the DJI Neo will be noticeably smaller than the company's other options like the Mini 4 Pro and will weigh considerably less than 250 g too.