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Following significant disgruntlement within the community, MSI has reconsidered its stance on firmware updates for OLED monitors outside of the top models. There are some quirks for end users, however, depending on the country and, in some cases, the specific monitor.

Tesla vehicles have lower production costs not only among electric cars but any other vehicle on average. This has allowed Elon Musk to sustain and win the EV price war.

After 200-megapixel main cameras have already proven their worth in flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung wants to focus more on 200 MP telephoto cameras in the future, as the new ISOCELL HP9 is said to be perfect for this segment.

With the Voyage 3D, ZTE presents an unusual mid-range smartphone with a 3D display. Similar to the Nintendo 3DS, this screen can display content in three dimensions even without 3D glasses, and 2D content can also be displayed in 3D thanks to artificial intelligence.

AMD has promised that the Zen 5 CPU architecture brings a substantial performance uplift over Zen 4, meaning the Strix APUs could be quite powerful. Somewhat in line with Team Red’s claims, a recent performance analysis of a pre-production machine powered by the Ryzen AI 9 365 has shown that the APU does offer notably better performance than the Zen 3 and Zen 4 CPUs.

A recent exchange between Amazfit and smartwatch users on X suggests that Zepp OS 3.5 could be on the way to an older wearable. In the same thread, the company confirmed that hardware limitations meant it could not release its latest OS to another model. This follows the recent rollout of Zepp OS 3.5 to Cheetah, Falcon and T-Rex Ultra users.

Garmin is rumored to be about to launch a range of new features for its smartwatches. There are said to be an improvement for running and a range of new options and metrics for swimming workouts. Plus, it appears that there could also be support for more contactless payment services for Garmin Pay.

RedMagic is preparing to release a new Realm gaming monitor. Building on last year's 49-inch model, the new 32-inch edition features a new Gen 3 QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display that will rival the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM, among others.

The iQOO Neo9S Pro+ smartphone is slated to come out in July, following the successful launch of the Neo9S Pro last month. We now have a Weibo teaser depicting the Neo9S Pro Plus in a Buff Blue colorway with an advanced vegan leather finish making use of what vivo calls a "TOL rubbing process" for a unique pixel-like pattern.

Leaked CAD images have provided a first look at the larger Apple Watch Series 10, which has long been rumoured to arrive as alternatively aa the Watch Series X. While talk of a design overhaul may be wide of the mark, the Watch Series 10 could have a larger display than the current Watch Ultra 2.

A previous rumor claimed that the entire Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup for all regions would be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 because Samsung could not meet the acceptable yield rate for its Exynos 2500. But now, a new report is claiming that the company is testing an unnamed MediaTek chipset for its upcoming flagship phones.

WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.24.14.5) adds a new video message reply shortcut. One can now immediately record and send video messages directly from the chat for enhanced user experience.

You can finally record gameplay natively using Steam overlay. The feature is in beta for desktop users and also available for the Steam Deck.

macOS Sequoia introduces the Headphone Accommodations feature known from iPhone and iPad to Mac. Mac users can now personalize the sound of their AirPods and Beats headphones by optimizing for specific scenarios, adjusting amplification, and importing audiograms.

Skylum has unveiled Aperty for rapid, AI-assisted image retouching and editing for portrait photographers. Photographers are only paid by their works, not by the time they spend retouching photos from a shoot, so Aperty helps save time and increase productivity. Tools include blemish removal, teeth whitening, and makeup effects for one-click enhancements.

Epicore Biosystems has unveiled the Connected Hydration wearable system to monitor worker hydration to help prevent heat-related illnesses. Employees exposed to hot work environments or under heavy physical exertion can lose a dangerous amount of water from their bodies, and this system helps remind them to hydrate proactively.

A patent filing has shown off what Microsoft's cloud-based console would have looked like. It was called Project Keystone and would have served as a cheap console replacement. However, it got scrapped due to pricing issues.

AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X could be allowed to operate at a higher wattage than initially announced. Wccftech's sources indicate the chip's TDP could be increased to 120 Watts from 65 Watts.

Nubia's upcoming gaming smartphone, the RedMagic 9S Pro, has shown up on Geekbench. It runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version, which is essentially a regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with a slight boost on its Cortex-X4 core.

In a few days, Nothing will be presenting three new products, which are likely to stand out above all due to their unusual design, as Nothing has already shared teaser images with a fresh look of the CMF Watch Pro 2 and all the components of the CMF Phone 1.

SKB Cases has launched the iSeries Apple Vision Pro Case to provide protection against impact, water, dust, and theft. Apple Vision Pro headsets have a cracked cover glass repair cost of $799, so the $224.99 SKB case provides affordable peace of mind when transporting the Vision Pro.

RedMagic, a brand that's best known for its gaming phones, has made its entry into the gaming laptop market. The first unit, called Gaming Laptop 16 Pro, will launch on July 3 in China. It features an Intel Core i9 14900HX, Nvidia RTX 4070, a 16-inch 2.5K screen, and an aluminum alloy chassis with "MacBook-level" craftsmanship.

Tesla has officially recalled every Cybertruck it has produced so far, owing to a failing windscreen wiper motor that has caused concern for more than one owner caught in heavy rain. As it turns out, the American EV maker has barely managed to make 3,900 Cybertrucks per month since the last recall in April — less than half of its production target for the end of 2024.

Anbernic has not officially commented on the release of its next 4-inch gaming handheld yet. Nonetheless, new leaks have confirmed not only more information about the device, but also that it will launch as the RG40XX H with a native landscape display and not the RG40XX.

Motorola's latest online sale for the US lists the first-gen Razr+, the OEM's highest-end foldable smartphone of yesteryear, at $350 off its original price - which makes it cheaper than the new non-flagship Razr 2024. Meanwhile, a selection of other 2023 smartphones now start at just $99 as part of Motorola's new Star Spangled event.

Garmin has brought various new features to the Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 through a series of new software updates. In short, the new updates bring the Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 into line with the Edge 1050 that Garmin released yesterday.

Huawei touts the latest version of its MateBook X Pro as the ultimate ultrabook as it weighs just 34.6 ounces (or 980 grams (g)) - however, it is about to be dethroned by an upcoming, possibly very similarly-named, rival from Honor. The allegedly outed addition to the MagicBook line might also debut as an "AI PC" and come packed with "exclusive" tech.

ASUS subsidiary AAEON has expanded its single-board computer (SBC) offering with a set of Intel Raptor Lake-based options. All sold under the banner of the PICO-RAP4, the new SBCs support multiple operating systems and contain numerous expansion options.

Mobvoi has presented a new version of its latest smartwatch. The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro Slate is already available to order in multiple countries for the same price as the regular model.

Tesla's Cybertruck is undeniably a very powerful and capable machine. However, although the truck can tow 11,000 lbs pretty effortlessly, it does so while losing range quite rapidly. This, along with the long charging times, makes towing using the Cybertruck a rather stressful ordeal, as depicted in a recent YouTube video.

OnePlus' next Android smartphone now has less than 24 hours to go before its launch; nevertheless, the brand has some more tantalizing details to fit into its feeds before this event. For example, the Ace 3 Pro will have one of its OEM's most up-to-date displays, found in a chassis that will be a considerable upgrade over its forebear in terms of features such as waterproofing.

Honor has unveiled a Magic V2 successor in its first round of teasers about the device. Launching soon as the Magic V3, the device is said to 'raise the bar once again' for foldable smartphones. According to a typically reliable leaker, Honor has managed to pack various hardware upgrades inside of an even thinner and lighter housing than the current Magic V2.

Philips has released yet another 49-inch ultra-wide monitor. Available globally, the Philips 49B2U6903CH offers two Thunderbolt 4 ports and is equivalent to having a pair 27-inch and 16:9 monitors sat next to each other.

Working alongside Adobe's researchers, a doctoral student at Oregon State University has managed to come up with a new training method for AI systems that is both more efficient and has a lower likelihood of providing solutions that contain ideas and behaviors that can be considered socially biased.

Typically, Google announces new flagships in early October, save for the Pixel 5. However, the company has pivoted to scheduling its next launch event before the release of new iPhones. Google has confirmed one device that will be in attendance, although plenty more are also anticipated like a new Pixel Fold and a pair of Pixel Watch 3 smartwatches.

With a charging time of just 10 minutes, practical energy density and a new type of anode, the battery is primarily intended for use in large, heavy vehicles. It is also reliable in a wide range of conditions.

Motorola has released another Moto G series smartphone globally. This time, the company has replaced the Moto G84 with the Moto G85, which lines up to rival popular mid-range smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G thanks to its £299 starting price in the UK and €349 starting priced in the Eurozone.

We have revised our rating system, and the new version 8 is being used for all tested devices since the beginning of June. We show what has changed in the evaluation and what impact this has on the results.

Team Red will present its new "Neural Texture Block Compression" next week at an event in London. The AI-powered method seems to be an alternative for Nvidia's "Random-Access Neural Compression of Material Textures" that has not yet seen actual implementation.

If going to ChatGPT's website is too much trouble, you can now download the dedicated ChatGPT app for Mac. This ends the need for a subscription and marks the first time a dedicated ChatGPT app has come to personal computers, with a Windows client being conspicuously absent.

Yaber is offering a new projector in two versions. The device is compact and is also particularly suitable for mobile use thanks to the built-in battery.

Founded 15 years ago, Rivian has been struggling to break even ever since. With just 57,232 produced last year, this North American EV brand has just received a new boost in the form of a software development deal with Volkswagen. Thanks to it, Rivian should get up to $5 billion by the end of 2026.

Beyerdynamic has just launched the VERIO 200, its first TWS earphone with an open-ear design. Each earphone weighs 10.8 g, houses a 16.2 mm graphene driver and has an 8 hour battery life. The VERIO 200 supports multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 and the aptX Adaptive Lossless codec. It is now available for €199/$219.

The LG Gram SuperSlim SKU currently discounted to $999 features a 15.6-inch Full HD OLED screen, an Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, 32 GB of memory, and a total of 2 TB of SSD storage. The downside is that most users might have to get used to dongles, as it comes with just three USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

US carriers just began flipping the Rich Communication Services switch for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2. This is a real game changer that will finally do away with those messaging limitations between iOS and Android that phone users all over the world have had to deal with for so many years.

The company is hosting a product launch conference on July 3, where the new 'Phantom Blade' controller is expected to debut alongside the Red Magic 9S Pro and an 'AI Gaming' Laptop.

Tesla has come up with a devious new tactic to comply with the latest US IRA tax incentive requirements. In order to get the full $7,500 tax incentive for both the Model Y and Model 3 Long Range AWD and Performance, Tesla has split Model Y and Model 3 cell production. Buyers eligible for the IRA tax incentive end up with a more expensive battery pack.

Honor has shown off two AI-powered features. AI Defocus Eye Protection essentially emulates a defocus contact lens to help with myopia. AI Deepfake Detection helps detect videos manipulated with AI in real time.

Samsung has officially confirmed Galaxy Unpacked will happen on July 10. It also lets you claim a $50 discount. Plus, buyers in the US can potentially win a $5,000 Samsung Store voucher by pre-registering.

Anker has a new premium headset in the pipeline, the Anker Soundcore Space One Pro, which is said to have a long battery life. Despite the nominally high price, a suitable storage case must be optionally purchased.