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Lenovo has officially launched the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 in China, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite series processor. This high-end business laptop can be had with a stunning 2.8K OLED display and naturally, it also delivers impressive battery life, quality keyboard and solid port selection. The T14s Gen 6 has a dual-fan cooling system to handle the powerful processor while maintaining the classic ThinkPad design. The price tag in China is 11,999 yuan ($1,650).

Hallucinations notwithstanding, the de facto leader of the AI industry is keen to enter the search market. The SearchGPT prototype will only be available to a few thousand beta testers at launch, although the end-goal here is to eventually integrate with ChatGPT.

Huawei is seemingly moving its Nova series into the foldable smartphone market with the upcoming launch of the Nova Flip. Positioned between the existing Nova and Pocket series, the Flip will target consumers who want stylish, affordable devices with user-friendly features. The Nova Flip will feature a square external screen. Alongside the Nova Flip, Huawei will unveil other products on August 6th, including new tablets and laptops.

Xiaomi is launching a new sensor for indoor air quality, the Smart Temperature and Humidity Monitor 3, which comes with a large display and several other features.

Will we soon get an even smaller and lighter HoverAir-like mini drone from DJI? It looks like it, as a video leak and a certification suggest: the FCC has confirmed a new flying object called DJ Neo. A drone expert provides the first potential specs.

Tesla's FSD v12.5 update for the Cybertruck now has a rollout timeframe - sometime in August. Confirmed by Elon Musk on July 28th during an X takeover event livestream, v12.5 will upgrade autonomous driving with a single neural network for city navigation and enhanced driver monitoring. Beyond core features, the update has some user-centric improvements like climate control, headlights, and entertainment.

New leaks have revealed that Google is planning to introduce new camera features with the release of the Pixel 9 series. Seemingly, a Windows Recall-like feature is on its way to Pixel smartphones, too.

Google's AI assistant, Gemini, may get new abilities with the integration of new extensions. As per a new APK teardown of the v15.29.34.29 beta update, these tools will allow Gemini to interact with various Google services and devices. Key extensions include Google Home, Phone, and Utilities, enabling users to control smart home devices, make calls, and manage phone settings directly through Gemini.

Although the Tesla Cybertruck has been lambasted for its shorter range when towing heavy loads, the electric pickup truck fared quite well in a torturous towing test at altitude that pushed the Ford F-150 Tremor with the 3.5L Ecoboost engine to its thermal limit.

Sega's highly anticipated Sonic X Shadow Generations is scheduled to launch on October 25th. The game, a sequel to the popular Sonic Generations, will feature a dedicated Shadow the Hedgehog campaign, expanding on the original's successful formula. With pre-orders now open and the game's file size revealed at 13.1 GB, Sonic x Shadow Generations will be priced at $49.99 for the standard version.

Super Nintendo is best known for having a large library of games. However, the two-chip variant of the SNES has had one big issue that Nintendo eventually solved in the one-chip model: blurry video output. Voultar has been working on a fix for this for years, and the hardware hacker has finally developed an Edge Enhancer kit.

Google has already revealed its second-gen foldable smartphone in teaser video form - however, new renders purport to yield another more static look at the upcoming Pixel 9 series flagship. They also suggest that the new device will come in 2 colors and as a stark contrast to its Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rival.

Realme is currently teasing its 13 Pro-series smartphones as the most premium, advanced Android devices of their line ahead of their imminent launch. Now, it seems that one or both handsets will indeed debut with a generational wired charging upgrade. The OEM has also enhanced them with a new type of Gorilla Glass and more drop resistance - albeit with some caveats.

After swapping out our Aeron for the Iskur V2 two months ago, we have some thoughts about the new Razer chair. The bottom line is that everyone should give it a try even if they’re not a gamer.

Apple is projected to launch a new SE version of the iPhone in 2025. Now, the device is also believed to be the first of its series to launch with mobile data powered by an in-house chipset rather than one from Qualcomm as usual. The alleged Slim version of the iPhone 17 is expected to follow in its footsteps shortly thereafter.

As a sequel to multimodal AI on Ray Ban Meta smart glasses, owners of Quest 3 in the US and Canada will soon be able to use Meta AI while in-headset. Meta will be deprecating the existing voice commands on Horizon OS since Meta AI with Vision will be able to handle voice commands as well as visual input from Passthrough.

HMD Global is expanding its product lineup with the rebranded HMD 225 4G feature phone. The device, based on the Nokia 225 4G model, has a basic set of features at an affordable price point - 69 euros. Targeting budget-conscious consumers, the HMD 225 4G aims to capitalize on the continued demand for feature phones, particularly in emerging markets.

BYD has initiated the delivery process for its luxury electric vehicle, the Yangwang U9. Priced at 1.68 million yuan ($), the U9 has impressive performance specifications, including a top speed of 309.19 km/h (mph) and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 2.36 seconds. The vehicle's interior has sleek carbon fiber accents. To address potential delivery delays, BYD has implemented a points-based compensation system.

Lenovo has launched many new products, and the 2024 Legion R9000P is one of them. This new gaming laptop is powered by the Ryzen 9 7945HX, a top-end processor from the Dragon Range series. It’s paired with Nvidia RTX 4060, making it capable of handling most games with maxed-out visuals. The starting price is CNY 9,299 (about $1,282).

DeepL has launched an improved AI for higher-quality language translations across 33 languages. Unlike other large language models for chatbots, DeepL’s model is made with proprietary data for more accurate language translations. Traditional Chinese has been added for the chipmaking industry.

Two upcoming smartwatches from Huawei, the Watch GT 5 and the Watch GT 5 Pro, have been revealed by various certification bodies. Information on the expected specifications is also already available.

Renowned tipster @UniverseIce denied the rumor that Apple's 'Dynamic Island' design is coming to Samsung's upcoming One UI 7.0 beta update. He further stated that the elliptical status bar notification design, that originally led people to expect the inclusion of 'Dynamic Island', may come to more services, such as recorder and stopwatch. Samsung is expected to start beta testing One UI 7.0 on July 29th.

The Google Pixel 8a has a better display than the much more expensive Apple iPhone 15, according to a detailed analysis by DxOMark. The 120 Hz OLED panel is particularly impressive due to its high brightness, but also has some weaknesses.

Who remembers the Mi 8 or Mi 9 with its transparent Explorer Edition? According to a recent hint, a partially transparent version of the Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 15 Pro may make a comeback at the end of 2024, for which there is already a render image.

California tech giant, Apple and its first U.S. retail union, IAM CORE, have reached a tentative agreement. The deal, covering employees at a Maryland store, comes after over a year of challenging negotiations. The agreement includes unspecified improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions. The outcome of the upcoming ratification vote on August 6th is the next important thing to look out for.

Nio has launched its latest smartphone, the Nio Phone 2, featuring high-end specifications and advanced integration with Nio's electric vehicles. Key highlights include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO display, and a camera system with a 48 MP main sensor. The Nio Phone 2 can be used as a car key thanks to UWB and Bluetooth, supports NFC, and offers the Nio Link feature for seamless interaction with the car's infotainment system.

Green Navy's Prometeo, first appearing in a June 7 press release, is the first catamaran in Europe to be powered by electro-hydrogen propulsion. This vessel marks a key step towards decarbonizing maritime transport. By combining electric propulsion with hydrogen fuel cells, Prometeo offers zero-emission, silent, and efficient operation. The catamaran is designed for both passenger and cargo transportation and is expected to be commercially available in spring 2025.

The Cybertruck is made of stainless steel and needs specialized products to clean its surface, including to remove the tiny so-called 'rust' spots that sometimes form on it.

The gaming laptop really works well for QHD gaming, even though the hardware is configured to only consume less than the maximum amount of power. In our test, this has some surprising side effects that include a strong benchmark performance.

OPPO has a lot to offer in terms of new mobile devices for the rest of 2024, according to a famous leaker. Those products include what might be new flagship wireless earbuds and premium mid-range smartphones as well as the third generation of the OEM's top-end tablet. OPPO is also now slated to introduce the latest version of its skin for Android, ColorOS, alongside this hardware.

Lenovo has launched the Yoga Portal Mini PC in China with desktop-class internals, including an RTX 4070 GPU and an Intel i7 'Raptor Lake' CPU. With a sleek, boxy enclosure and a price tag of $2,480, the Yoga Portal appears to have the Mac Studio in its crosshairs

Lenovo has held a big launch event in China, and the 2024 Legion R7000 is among the latest releases. The gaming laptop features the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H, a recently launched Hawk Point CPU. It's paired with up to Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. The starting price is CNY 6699, about $923.

WazirX has outlined a strategy to address a recent cyberattack that resulted in the loss of over $230 million in crypto assets. The crypto exchange has implemented a two-tiered recovery plan, allowing users to choose between prioritized asset recovery with limited access or immediate access with delayed recovery. To mitigate losses, WazirX will distribute recovered funds among affected users through a “balanced crypto basket” approach.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is set to launch on July 31, and the company has already confirmed some specs. That includes the Dimensity 7350 Pro SoC and up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Now, a leak has detailed all the other core specs of the Android smartphone, offering a better look at what aspects could set it apart from non-Plus device.

Most phone game controllers are bulky and hold the phone between the grips like the Razer Kishi, GameSir G8 and various other options. However an entrepreneur by the name of Josh King has spent the last 5 years creating a prototype PSP Go style slide out controller for the iPhone and hopes to bring it to market soon.

Minion Masters is a free tower defense game based on collectible cards and is very popular in the Steam community. For an easy start, there are currently card packs worth $15 for free.

In August, the Nintendo Switch will receive eight new games and two DLCs - including RPGs, action games and roguelike games. Star Wars fans can also look forward to a long-awaited new edition.

Lenovo has launched a new Android tablet in China, the 2024 Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.7. It's powered by the Dimensity 8300, the last year's flagship SoC from MediaTek. The tablet's starting price in China is CNY 1899, which is around $262, but there's no word on global availability and pricing yet.

The Tab S6 Lite (2024) is a decently equipped tablet with S Pen support. Ideal for students, casual users, and budget-conscious tablet enthusiasts, the S6 Lite offers a good display, decent speakers, and excellent build quality, but is hindered by sub-par performance and memory limitations.

Two AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs have been benchmarked with Cinebench R23. The Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 7 9700X offer a similar performance uplift offered by other Zen 5 CPUs in the same tests.

Xiaomi has finally released its latest Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G refresh. Offered in an Olive Green finish with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, the new model is initially available with a series of launch offers totalling a 25% discount.

Samsung Galaxy A06 renders have surfaced, showcasing a compact and minimalist design. The device has a flat frame, a dual rear camera setup, and a teardrop notch display. Expected specifications include a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, 6GB RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery. The Galaxy A06 is anticipated to be released soon, but no definitive launch date or pricing info is available as of now.

A handful of DIY-friendly Epomaker mechanical keyboards are on sale on Amazon, with up to 50% off. The sale brings some impressively quality keyboards down to very reasonable prices, like the Epomaker x Aula F87 Pro wireless TKL keyboard that is now as low as $39.99. Epomaker's keyboards often feature gasket mounting, foam noise isolation, and hot-swappable key switches, for endless customisation.

Huawei's liquid-cooled supercharging technology performed impressively in extreme temperatures. Rigorous testing in the Turpan region (China), known for its intense heat, showcased the system's ability to maintain low noise levels while achieving high charging efficiency. The technology's advanced cooling system and precise temperature control algorithms are key factors in its success, Huawei claims.

While a real Tesla Cybertruck won't fit on your desk, this Mini PC that's housed in a Cybertruck replica will. It also has AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS inside.

The 16-inch Legion Slim 5 is a solid choice for mid-range gamers as the RTX 4070-powered Lenovo gaming laptop has now received one of its biggest discounts yet and can be ordered for 30% under the official list price.

Sony has delayed the release of its highly anticipated FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens until late August, hinting a broader product refresh strategy from the company. While details are still scarce, rumors point to potential new camera models and lenses, including a possible successor to the FX9 and a faster 24-70mm GM lens. Sony has confirmed that the A7V full-frame camera will not be released in 2024.

The Trek Slash+ features the same aggressive geometry, high-pivot suspension, and top-notch equipment that makes the regular Slash such an iconic enduro race machine, but packs a quiet, lightweight, 50 Nm motor and 580 Wh battery for hours of pedal assist. Contrary to DJI's new powerful, lightweight eMTB, the Slash+ is meant to still feel like a regular mountain bike but open doors to longer trail days.

Google's launch event is almost upon us, having been scheduled for August 13. Now, the reputed Pixel Watch 3 or Pixel Watch 3 XL has been spotted sitting next to Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds and a bunch of Pixel 9 series smartphones.

Garmin has begun offering a new update for the Fenix 7 series and its siblings, like the Enduro 2 and Quatix 7. Available exclusively through its Beta Program for now, the update is said to address bugs that could cause system crashes if otherwise left unchecked.