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Amazon now has the Samsung S85D 4K OLED TV on sale for less than $1,500. The model on sale carries a 65-inch screen size and features numerous bells and whistles like the NQ4 AI Gen2 processors, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and VRR support.

Google's next Chromecast-like device has appeared online once again, this time through an FCC listing. While the regulatory body does not name the Google TV Streamer directly, it does confirm various details about the device, not least the inclusion of Ethernet and Thread connectivity.

Qualcomm wants to revolutionize the laptop market with the Snapdragon X Elite. Our reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 shows us that Qualcomm puts too much emphasis on performance in tryping to do so.

ASUS has presented the Adol Book 14 Air, which looks like plenty of its contemporaries at first glance. However, not only is the laptop more powerful than most thanks to its AMD Ryzen 9 8945H APU, but it also features a customisable incense dispenser.

The upcoming Tesla Model Y refresh, codenamed Juniper, may have more exterior and interior design surprises than previously rumored.

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V has previously been available on Xbox Game Pass, but only for the consoles. A known Rockstar Games leaker, Tez2, now shares that GTA 5 will come to Xbox's PC Game Pass, but it's unclear whether the game will also return for consoles on the subscription service.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus still features the same distinctive design with the company's Glyph Interface on the back, but now comes in two new, more metallic, colorways. Other improvements include a new chipset, a higher-res front camera, and slightly faster wired charging (50 W vs. 45 W).

The ONEXPLAYER M1 is a tiny mini-PC that resembles One-Netbook's recent ONEXGPU eGPU release. Nonetheless, the ONEXPLAYER M1 features an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, DDR5 RAM, M.2 2280 storage and OCuLink eGPU expansion, all for under $700.

The AMD Strix Point-powered laptops have just become available for purchase, but the company has already added official support for the next-gen Zen 5 processors in its Ryzen AI software. Among the newly listed APUs are chips from the Strix Halo and Krackan Point lineups.

New details about the Pixel Watch 3 have emerged online, courtesy of leaked official promotional materials. Not only do the images confirm earlier leaks, but they also showcase various ways in which Google has improved upon last year's Pixel Watch 2.

Apple is reportedly refreshing the iPhone 16 design with some notable changes. Dummy units of the base iPhone 16 have leaked on X in five different colors. These units give us a proper look at the back design of the iPhone 16.

Tesla might be on the way to match the 4680 battery production costs that its own suppliers are able to achieve by mastering the pivotal dry electrode production method.

Synchron announced the successful use of its brain-computer interface (BCI) by an ALS patient to control the Apple Vision Pro using thoughts. This breakthrough will allow individuals who have lost mobility in their hands and voice to interact with the device hands-free. Synchron's CEO stated that this new approach will address a critical unmet need for millions of people with paralysis.

Dasung is now offering a new and large color E Ink screen worldwide, which promises a high level of reading comfort and is suitable for long periods of screen work.

Samsung's Q2 2024 performance report confirms it is working on the Exynos 2500 and even calls it by name. An X leaker says the company has overcome the chip's initial yield issues and that it will debut without any problems.

Apex Legends will be available on the Epic Games Store starting August 6th, along with the Season 22 update. The game, known for its fast-paced squad gameplay, has been quite popular since its 2019 launch. Season 22 will bring a revamped Battle Pass system, offering free and premium rewards, including a new Premium+ tier with exclusive benefits. Epic Games shared the news and discussed the game's evolution with Respawn Entertainment.

An AI collar that listens in around the clock and expresses its thoughts freely - Friend is designed to combat loneliness and accompany users in everyday life. Instead of answering questions or controlling smart home devices, Friend is intended to primarily offer emotional support.

At its imaging festival in China, Vivo made initial promises about the camera system of the Vivo X200 series, which will be unveiled in 2024 and is also expected in Europe in the form of the Vivo X200 Pro. Anyone who currently has a Vivo X100 Pro or Vivo X90 Pro should soon benefit from a new feature of the Vivo X100 Ultra.

Google has expanded its AI-powered wildfire tracking tool to 15 new countries in Europe and Africa, providing real-time boundary tracking and location-based notifications. Recent wildfires across Europe, including in Greece, Spain, and Cyprus, highlight the urgent need for effective wildfire management. Google's tool, which leverages satellite imagery and historical data, has already mapped over 40 wildfires, reaching 1.4 million people in the first week of July.

Over 1.8 million Tesla cars in the United States are said to be incapable of detecting whether the front hood is snapped into place fully or not, posing a safety risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) disclosed this information on Tuesday, July 30 highlighting the importance of installing the software update that fixes the issue ASAP.

The robust 14-inch business laptop also features the Intel Core i5-1245U and a 512GB SSD. Thanks to a huge discount, certified-refurbished units of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 are now on sale for under $600.

AOC is preparing to release a new QD-OLED gaming monitor worldwide. While the AGON PRO AG276QZD2 is based on the AGON PRO AG276QZD, it is significantly cheaper than its predecessor.

Shanling has launched the M1 Plus, a high-resolution portable sound player, priced at 1,298 yuan ($179). This third-generation player features the ES9069Q DAC and dual SGM8262 operational amplifiers, delivering a power output of 661mW at 32Ω. The M1 Plus is quite compact, offering up to 12.5 hours of battery life. The M1 Plus will be available for purchase in early August.

Intel has confirmed it will show off its Lunar Lake laptop chips on September 3 via a livestream. It comes several weeks after Intel demoed the platform at Computex 2024.

SZBOX is now selling a new convertible laptop powered by Intel Alder Lake N processors. Not only is the device cheaper than many of its competitors, but it is also noticeably smaller thanks to a 10.95-inch display.

SZBOX has released a new 2-in-1 device built around a 14-inch and 1440p display. Available with an AMD Ryzen 3 7320U APU and 12 GB of RAM, the machine will be considerably less powerful than recent MINISFORUM V3 and Surface Pro 11 releases.

Realme has introduced the Watch S2 as its first wearable with an on-board AI assistant. It is also touted to get up to 20 days of normal use peer charging, and also offers health and fitness tracking features. Its stainless steel case is rated for advanced water- and dust-proofing, and comes in a range of colors with varied strap options.

A future SteamOS update could let you run your Steam Deck at 1200p. This will greatly help users who bought the DeckHD, a third-party screen replacement for the console.

Realme purports to bring dual 50MP main rear cameras to the masses in the form of its new flagship for the premium mid-range Android smartphone market today (July 30, 2024). The 13 Pro+ also offers a brighter, less curved display and faster charging compared to its predecessor - then again, its more affordable Pro sibling is the one with the most significant internal upgrades.

There is only a day to go before Nothing releases its next smartphone. Nonetheless, the company continues to tease the device, albeit with no sign of the Nothing Phone (3) yet.

ASUS has just released Armoury Crate SE 1.5 (ACSE 1.5) for the ROG Ally, which it insisted would provide a 'more console-like' UI. However, there are plenty of early reports that ACSE 1.5 is causing issues for original ROG Ally units.

AYANEO has confirmed plans to share new details about the Pocket EVO, another high-end Android gaming handheld. Sporting the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 like the Pocket S, the AYANEO Pocket EVO will adopt a 120 Hz OLED display as an alleged 'world's first'.

Tecno's latest photography-focused smartphone not only brings a new MediaTek chipset to the market but is also the first Tecno phone with (magnetic) wireless charging. It still sits below the Camon 30 Pro.

Outdoor gear maker Arc-teryx and startup Skip have unveiled the MO/GO exoskeleton trousers, which use powerful motors and carbon fibre braces to boost leg strength while hiking on inclined terrain or climbing stairs, relieving up to 30 lbs (13.5 kg) of weight. Weighing just 7 lbs, MO/GO runs for over 3 hours or 5-6 miles. Although still in final development, it can be pre-ordered now and will cost $5000 upon launch.

The ASUS TUF A15 gaming laptop with the Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU and RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is a great choice for budget-conscious laptop enthusiasts, provided a high-resolution, color accurate display is not a priority. Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, the laptop is back to its lowest price of the year so far.

Dynabook has unveiled the Portégé X40-M laptop with Meteor Lake processors. It comes with a 14-inch screen, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, 60 Wh battery and an Intel Arc iGPU. It goes on sale now starting at $1,499.

GoPro is currently expected to release two new action cameras this year. While the Hero 13 Black and MAX 2.0 are both anticipated to arrive soon, the re-emergence of rumours about a 1-inch camera sensor gracing a new GoPro action camera are likely wide of the mark.

AYANEO has decided to clear out some of its AIR Plus stock. Although AMD Ryzen 7 6800U versions of the gaming handheld still sell for their MSRPs, AMD Ryzen 3 7320U editions have returned to their original Indiegogo launch prices.

The South Pasadena Police Department expects that the move to an all-electric patrol car fleet will save taxpayers $400,000 per car over a 10-year period on gas alone.

Samsung is said to be working on a thinner version of the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 6, which will reportedly have a "Slim" suffix. It was speculated to rival the thin form factor of the Chinese rivals, but a recent report suggests that it won't be thinner than 11 mm.

The HiSense PX3-Pro Designed for Xbox Limited Series has been officially announced. It can output 4K content at up to 240 Hz with just 6 ms of input latency. The company has not announced its price or availability at this time.

Asus TUF Gaming F15 gaming laptop is back on sale at Best Buy with a whopping $350 discount. The laptop is a midrange gaming machine with a Core i7-13620H CPU, an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of DDR5-4800 memory, and 1 TB of storage. Both the storage and the RAM are user-replaceable.

ViewSonic is preparing to release the XG273-2K and VX2781-2K-PRO-4, a pair of new 27-inch gaming monitors that will also be some of the fastest in its portfolio. Not only do both monitors feature a 430 Hz refresh rate, but they also offer up to 600 nits of peak brightness and plenty of modern ports.

The Snapdragon Dev Kit is currently the most powerful Snapdragon X series device around, thanks to its Snapdragon X Elite X1E-00-DE chipset. Nonetheless, the mini-PC is available for significantly less than competing Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite devices.

It appears that the DJI Neo will be with us much sooner than expected. While DJI has not officially commented on the release of the pocket-sized drone yet, a huge retailer has confirmed launch pricing for its Fly More Combo package, which will be significantly cheaper than equivalent HoverAIR X1 SKUs.

At the beginning of September, Harry Potter fans can take to their digital brooms and chase a few quaffles through the goal rings in Quidditch Champions. The latest trailer, which also reveals a few interesting details, shows what this looks like in practice.

Gamers can currently pick up a fun game for 3 to 8 players for free. The PC game uses the smartphone or tablet as an input device and is very popular on Steam.

AMD has released the latest version of its driver-level frame generation technology in a technical preview. Called the “AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2”, the second iteration of the AFMF aims to fix some of the most glaring issues that plagued the previous AFMF version. Additionally, AFMF 2 also brings some new features including the ability to toggle between different performance levels.

According to a recent report from The Elec, Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4 is set to sport an OLED display that will be similar to that of the iPhone 13 or 14. This rumored 6.06-inch OLED panel will be a major upgrade for the next-generation iPhone SE, along with a 48 MP rear camera, FaceID, and inclusion of the 'Action Button'.

GTA 6 got its first reveal trailer seven months ago, and so far, Rockstar Games has been pretty much quiet about the game. But it seems that the second trailer may not be far from now. Grand Theft Auto Online has a new event, and the video that advertises the update may have revealed that GTA VI will get a new trailer on October 4.