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Anker appears to be about to launch a new MagGo Nano Power Bank 10K with Apple Watch Charger and Built-in USB-C Cable. An image and details of the accessory were recently shared on Reddit. It has been suggested that the model will offer a maximum output of 30W and a digital display.

While Samsung continues to sell the Galaxy S24 Ultra at its $1,299.99 MSRP, Amazon has taken it upon itself to heavily discount the handset below $1,000. As a result, it is now possible to purchase the device for as little as $965 as a network-unlocked handset.

Sony has revealed plans to update its PlayStation 5 consoles in a variety of ways. Unfortunately, one major change is only headed to the so-called PS5 Slim, which Sony refers to as its 'latest PS5' or 'slimmer PS5'.

New benchmarks of Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K desktop chip have been posted online. In Cinebench R23, the Arrow Lake outperforms its Raptor Lake counterpart by 18%, but the gains are a lot less impressive in other tests.

Asus ROG XG Mobile interface is available on ROG Flow laptops and the ROG Ally gaming handheld, and it lets users get better gaming performance with an external GPU. However, Asus has a few graphics card options available, and the 2023 dock costs $2,000. Well, a hardware hacker has managed to bring expanded support with an open-source eGPU dock.

Apple has been extremely late to the party when it comes to foldable smartphones, and that is unsurprising considering the company's cautious approach to adopting certain technologies. Previous rumors have hinted at several form factors being considered for the company's first foldable offering, and recent reports claim that may just be a foldable iPhone, with a form factor similar to Samsung's Z Flip series.

OPPO's Find X7 Ultra is probably the Xiaomi 13 Ultra's greatest rival in terms of being top-end Android smartphones with round camera humps that dominate vegan leather-covered rear panels. However, the maker of the former is ready to move on from that design in the next generation of its flagship mobile devices, according to the latest rumors.

One of Vivo's next Android smartphones will launch with specs that might have been thought of as high-end just 2 years ago, yet will probably go for a mid-range price in 2024. There is evidence that the V40 Pro will also debut with a bright screen, an on-trend large-capacity battery and a 50MP selfie camera.

The launch of the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is appears to be on the horizon. Although the company has not commented on anything official yet, it has allegedly sought to have leakers take down images showing the device.

Motorola has outlined plans to release a new smartphone, which it claims will be the 'world's slimmest MIL-810 military grade phone'. While the company is attempting to keep the device under wraps for now, various leakers have not only shared official images but have also shared key specifications that position it between the existing Edge 50 Fusion and Edge 50 Pro.

Cybertruck owners may have to wait for the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) option to land on their vehicles, as Elon Musk confirmed Tesla is pushing the v12.5 update to the Model Y first.

Google is just under three weeks away from revealing a slew of new Pixel products. In the meantime, more footage of the Pixel 9 Pro XL has leaked online showing the differences between it and the current Pixel 8 Pro.

JSAUX has released the first convertible version of its Docking Station for devices such as the Lenovo Legion Go, Steam Deck and ROG Ally. It is the first of its line in which the 'cradle' for such handheld consoles is detachable rather than the part with ports built into it. The new Station's inputs include USB-C with power delivery and Gigabit Ethernet.

The newest model from AOC is aimed specifically at users looking for a monitor for the home office. The AOC U27B3CF offers a 27-inch IPS panel with full 4K resolution, an integrated USB hub, and USB-C Power Delivery.

Eve’s compact smart weather station joins the list of Thread devices from the smart home manufacturer that support Matter. The new Matter-compliant version of Eve Weather retains all the features of the original weather station – without a price increase.

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 2024 convertible laptop is currently on sale at Best Buy at a big 24% discount. The machine packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Meteor Lake CPU, 16 GB of speedy LPDDR5x-7467 memory, a 1 TB Gen 4 SSD, and a 14-inch touch OLED display. Other notable hardware details include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6E, and a 75 Wh battery.

As Elon Musk announced on X, the Optimus robot will be used in Tesla factories as early as next year and could go into mass production as early as 2026.

The games publisher Humble Games has announced in a press release that it intends to carry out a restructuring, which will also result in redundancies. However, an ex-employee claims that Humble Games will be closed down completely and that all employees will have to leave.

Xiaomi is preparing to release a new version of the POCO F6, which lands on July 26. In the meantime, the company has showcased what the device looks like, as has a reliable leaker.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has made its Geekbench debut. It performs remarkably slower than its Core Ultra 7 counterparts, despite featuring the same 8-core CPU and a marginally lower boost clock.

Anker has launched the Zolo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 30W, Built-in USB-C and Lightning Cable) and Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-in USB-C and Lightning Cable) in the US. Plus, Amazon listings in the UK suggest that the accessories could launch here soon. The devices offer a total of four outputs, two inputs, and a display.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 has been put through the wringer by Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything. Unsurprisingly, the phone shows familiar weaknesses with the scratch test. However, Samsung has managed to make the smartphone more dirt resistant.

AMD has subtly shown off a new Strix Point CPU called the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. It has the same CPU and GPU as the HX 370, but comes with a marginally more powerful NPU.

The Philips Hue Go to sleep automation is now available for all smart light switches. The tool can automatically adjust your lighting, suppressing blue light to help you get ready for sleep. The feature became available for some accessories in July but has since been rolled out to the remaining switches via a second update.

Garmin has launched a new beta update, version 20.15, for the Forerunner 255 smartwatch. The release notes list a couple of new features for the wearable, like Garmin Share, as well as improvements and bug fixes. However, a possible new bug has already been reported on the Garmin forum.

Navee’s Electric Scooter S60 is now available via third-party retailers in some EU countries. According to the brand’s website, the scooter’s design was inspired by Tesla’s Cybertruck. Features include a powerful motor, dual suspension and an accompanying app for journey information and controls.

Intel has updated its initial statement about Raptor Lake instability. On top of faulty microcode and high operating voltages, instability on some early 13th-gen models was a result of oxidation in the manufacturing process; something Intel claims is no longer an issue.

A beta update is on the way to one Garmin smartwatch, marking the start of a new testing cycle. Version 20.15 is expected to roll out in waves, bringing several new features to the wearable. Plus, a range of bug fixes tackle issues with sleep mode, calendar, and data display errors.

Boasting a team of former Lyft, Apple, Google, and Facebook engineers with experience in autonomous technology projects, Vayu Robotics has just introduced the world's first on-road delivery robot that takes advantage of AI foundation models with affordable passive sensors instead of a LIDAR system.

During Tesla's earnings call, Elon Musk seemingly pulled forward the release of a 'more affordable model,' previously known as the Model 2. The launch has now moved from an alleged Q4 2025 timeframe, to the first half of next year.

A Xiaomi representative revealed that the foldable Mix Flip phone will launch outside China, with Bulgaria among five initial markets in Central and Eastern Europe. The Mix Flip has a dual-display design, a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and a 4780mAh battery. Reports hint towards a European launch after August 15, but no concrete final date is available yet. The foldable smartphone will be reportedly priced at €1300/$1400 in Europe, which is a significant bump from its price in China.

The funky 8BitDo Ultimate C Bluetooth game controller is discounted to under $25 on Amazon, offering a shockingly complete feature set for a very affordable price, thanks to a coupon. The affordable controller offers 6-axis motion control and claims up to 16 hours of playtime on one charge.

I-O Data Soundgenic Plus network audio servers deliver online music streaming, local music streaming, CD ripping, and more at a reasonable price point. The server allows music enthusiasts to archive their entire local CD collection, add music files from computers, and enjoy their music on digital audio players, tablets, or smartphones in addition to home theater systems.

Sharp unveiled the M Series projectors, their second collaboration with NEC. Designed for budget-conscious buyers, the M Series have a laser light source and DLP tech for minimal maintenance and long life. Sustainability is a major focus here, with a compact design, ECO Mode, and reduced packaging waste. The M Series claims to provide a user-friendly experience for the consumer.

In a first for the franchise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will be now available on Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC, and Ultimate subscriptions. The rebooted Modern Warfare 3, launched in 2023, features a single-player campaign and multiplayer modes (with an open-world zombie mode as well). The arrival of Modern Warfare 3 is expected to be followed by Black Ops 6, confirmed for launch on Xbox Game Pass later this year.

iPhone SE 4's production is reportedly picking up in October, and rumors suggest Apple's budget iPhone could launch in early 2025. A possible release around Lunar New Year is expected, or we will have to wait for the traditional March window, just like past SE models. The phone might borrow design elements from the iPhone 16, featuring a larger OLED display and a 48-megapixel rear camera.

A recent leak from Ice Universe indicates that Samsung may release the first beta of One UI 7.0 in July or August. If things go as planned, the Galaxy S24 series will be the first to receive the major OS update in its beta form. The update is expected to introduce smoother animations similar to those found in iOS and ColorOS among other refinements.

The top-notch RTX 4090 configuration of the Alienware m18 R2 is almost maxed out and also comes with the Intel Core i9-14900HX, 32GB of memory as well as two 1TB SSDs which run in RAID0 mode to maximize performance.

Spotify CEO talked about a "deluxe" version of Spotify today during an earnings call. The premium tier with Hi-Fi audio, which is still in the works, is expected to cost around $18 and offer features like advanced library management and AI-powered playlists. This comes after delays to the initial "Spotify HiFi" plan and a shift in strategy to compete with rivals like Apple Music. While the exact features are unknown, the rollout is still reportedly happening later in 2024.

Garmin has published a new update for its flagship Forerunner smartwatch. While the update is currently restricted to the company's Beta Program, it indicates that dozens of improvements will eventually be headed the Forerunner 965's way when a fresh stable update eventually lands.

Leakers have showcased footage of another unreleased DJI drone. Reportedly, the video showcases the DJI Air 3S, likely a cheaper alternative to the DJI Mavic 4 that is also rumoured to be in development.

Rumors regarding the upcoming iPhone SE 4 have been plentiful lately. As we inch closer to an expected early-2025 launch date, the potential upgrades that can be expected become clearer, with recent leaks suggesting a 6.06-inch OLED display with a 48 MP single-camera setup.

Google celebrated World Emoji Day by announcing new emoji and features. Seven new emoji, including a fingerprint and a leafless tree, are arriving in September. Emoji Kitchen, a feature allowing users to combine emoji, has grown to over 100,000 combinations and can now be explored through Google Search. Upcoming features include an Emoji Kitchen Effect for YouTube Shorts and emoji customization options for Google Maps.

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K processor is rumored to push the boundaries of performance. Leaks suggest impressive clock speeds and core configurations for this Arrow Lake-S flagship. The new chip aims to compete directly with AMD's top-tier offerings, potentially reshaping the high-end CPU market.

System76's long-awaited Cosmic desktop environment will officially ship with the Pop!_OS 24.04 alpha build, bringing with it a host of improvements to GPU compatibility and features. Despite it being an alpha build, System76 hopes for Cosmic and Pop!_OS 24.04 to be completely usable as a daily driver OS.

The LG C4 follows in the C3's footsteps as LG's 4K OLED offering that trades blows with Sony's A80L series and Samsung's S95C. The LG TV does fall slightly behind in terms of color volume and brightness when compared to Samsung's S95C, but handily defeats the Sony A80L in those regards. Thanks to an ongoing sale that dropped the C4's price down to its lowest so far, the TV now becomes easier to recommend than ever before.

After years of working on a plan to eliminate third-party cookies, which enable tracking user activity across websites, from the Chrome browser, Google has decided not to go ahead with it, citing adverse effects on its advertising business. Instead, it now plans to give users the choice to opt out of third-party cookies in favour of its new Privacy Sandbox tech.

AMD’s latest Radeon 880M iGPU has been tested with OpenCL with disappointing results. The RDNA 3.5-based iGPU featuring 12 CUs seemingly put an underwhelming fight vs the Radeon 780M with a score of less than 31,000.

The Forerunner 955 is in line for a new update, two months after Garmin last updated the smartwatch. Rolling out on Garmin's Beta Program, the update contains over a dozen improvements, including the option of backing up and restoring device settings.

The ONEXPLAYER F1 Ryzen 7 8840U Edition is another One-Netbook gaming handheld powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8840U APU. Equipped with a 120 Hz display, the device also has a decent-sized battery and modern ports, among other features.