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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.

Demanding television buyer can currently benefit from a very enticing deal by opting for the 2023 Samsung S90C, because the 77-inch QD-OLED TV is now available at a massive discount and has returned to its lowest price point thus far on Amazon.

The world's largest battery maker is testing the abilities of its new Condensed Battery technology to power passenger planes, and has already successfully tested a 4-ton aircraft.

The Steam Summer Sale will start this Thursday, June 27. While Valve has yet to reveal the full roster of games that will be discounted, the trailer has confirmed that strategy favourite, Stellaris, and smash hits Palworld and Content Warning will both be discounted in the Steam Summer Sale. It also teased a new category called Deep Discounts, which appears to slash prices by up to 95%.

Samsung announced a new affordable smartwatch a few days ago, the Galaxy Watch FE. The wearable is now available for purchase, coming in at $199, with the option to trade in any smartwatch in any condition to score to it at $99.

Tesla is still the world's most profitable automaker per vehicle sold, but the number had halved since the heyday of its peak pricing, when demand was high and supply restricted.

Digital Chat Station, a popular Weibo tipster, has shared the first few details of the Redmi Note 14 Pro. According to the leakster, the phone will feature a 50 MP "large" primary sensor, but there won't be a telephoto camera on the back. It will also reportedly come with a 1.5K "micro-curved" display.

Motorola has now released the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra globally. Arriving as the Razr 2024 and Razr 2024 Plus in North America, the pair take on Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5, as well as the forthcoming Galaxy Z Flip6.

More than two years after discontinuing the Beats Pill+ Bluetooth speaker, Apple has resurrected the line of portable speakers with a new model. It keeps the familiar pill-shaped design albeit with slight changes, packs several new features, and even has a fairly affordable price tag.

Garmin has now released the Edge 1050, which serves as a direct successor to the ageing Edge 1040. Available to order in multiple markets for $699.99, the Garmin Edge 1050 contains numerous upgrades over its predecessor, including a high-resolution and 1,000-nit display.

AMD's 10-core Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU has just made its Geekbench debut. It performs on par with its 12-core sibling (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). However, there is a lot of scope for improvement because the chip was not operating at its peak.

The HMD 105 and HMD 110 are now official, the second and third feature phones that HMD Global has introduced today. Sitting right at the bottom of the company's product stack, the HMD 105 and HMD 110 can play Snake and have 1,000 mAh batteries that should last weeks between charges, not days.

Geothermal energy not only supplies heat and electricity. Almost pure lithium carbonate could be extracted from the deep water to produce batteries.

Bill Gates' company Molten Industries produces graphite, a key material for lithium-ion batteries, from natural gas in a cost-effective and CO2-free process. The new technology is designed to help decarbonise while supporting the development of EVs and the hydrogen economy.

The 220 4G (2024) is the latest version of HMD's durable Nokia-branded feature phone. It is touted to let the user play Snake for days on its 2.4-inch display, and to play the music stored on a microSD card over Bluetooth. Then again, it does not have a rear camera or much scope for offline apps.

Motorola has now released a new flagship foldable smartphone, shortly before the expected introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6. As expected, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is the first foldable to feature a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, as well as a pair of 165 Hz displays and a pair of 50 MP cameras.

Motorola's latest affordable foldable smartphone is now official after a spate of leaks. Arriving as the Razr 50, the handset not only contains an overhauled design, but also a more powerful chipset, along other hardware changes.

Realme hints that the next addition to its ~$100 line of Android smartphones will be unusually "reinforced" for its price, with an official IP54 rating for its Integrated Metallic Frame chassis. The C61 will also debut with at least two cameras, although it is already obvious some of its specs will be outdated on its imminent launch.

Motorola is now selling the Moto S50 Neo, a mid-range smartphone that retails for under ~$200 in China. Nonetheless, the company has equipped the handset with a bright pOLED display, a large battery and a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, among other hardware.

The Ultimate 2C is 8BitDo's latest attempt at releasing a budget wireless controller. Available in multiple colours for a mere $29.99, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C has hall effect joysticks and triggers, extra bumper buttons and custom button mapping functionality, among other features.

The high-quality OLED display comes with 2880 x 1800 resolution, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, variable refresh rate and 500 nit HDR brightness. Other specs include 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4 port and Wi-Fi 7 + BT 5.4.

A new update, firmware version 3.20.6.1, is rolling out to an Amazfit smartwatch. The update brings a wide range of tools and enhancements to the wearable, including new activities, fishing features and Zepp Coach improvements. Plus, Zepp Flow will be available in more languages in the near future.

Vivo has indicated that a more affordable version of its current flagship tablet is on the way. It is likely to have a smaller display than that of the Pad3 Pro, yet is touted to deliver "shocking" audio and video. It will go to pre-order in China very soon.

Denki, a YouTuber who often takes a deep dive into interesting old game console tech, has found a rare Sony Bravia TV with PlayStation 2 integrated into its base. The YouTuber had to pay $700, but when it was released in 2010, this Bravia KDL22PX300 was available at around £200.

The DELTA 3 Pro is a new smart portable generator rated to store up to 4,000 watts (W) of back-up power, which can be restored in as little as 50 minutes thanks to EcoFlow's new X-Stream fast-charging technology. It has just become available to order with offers such as $500 off its recommended price or a free solar panel for early-bird buyers.

The ASUS VivoWatch 6 smartwatch has arrived. The new flagship model offers blood pressure, ECG and body composition measurements, with other health metrics such as Relaxation Index and Body Harmony Analysis. Plus, the wearable offers dual-band GPS and is said to run for up to two weeks.

Google is bringing more quality-of-life improvements to Pixel devices. Likely starting later this year with the stable release of Android 15, currently supported devices like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will warn in advance that they could be on the verge of overheating. Adaptive Thermal warnings will also include advice on how to prevent overheating that would otherwise result in a complete device shutdown.

Intel's Lunar Lake lineup will consist of nine CPUs. The flagship model is called Core Ultra 9 288V, followed by the Core Ultra 7 268V and Core Ultra 7 266V, Core Ultra 5 238V and Core Ultra 5 236V, with four more models in between. They all feature a 4+4 CPU, an Intel Xe2 Battlemage GPU and LPDDR5X 8,533 memory.

UGREEN has revealed the Energy Pai Pro 200W 25,000mAh power bank, which is now on sale in China. The new model has three ports, with a maximum single output of 140W or dual port output of 200W. Other features include a built-in color display and ThermalGuard temperature control technology.

The free Full Self-Driving (Supervised) transfer offer is again live for those who want to take the FSD option they paid for to a newer vehicle.

The new Govee Neon Rope Light for Wall Lining has been launched in North America and Europe. Designed to run along wall edges, the smart light is Matter-compatible and comes with an AI Lighting Bot for customized settings. Plus, customers can currently get discounts via coupons at Amazon.

A leak from a Dutch carrier has supposedly confirmed that Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on the 10th of July. Consumers can expect to see a bunch of very high-end devices — the Galaxy Z Flip6, Z Fold6, Watch7, Buds3, and the new Galaxy Ring. Adding some color to an otherwise fairly ordinary event is the fact that Samsung will unleash its innovative new products in Paris shortly before the start of the Summer Olympics.

Asus has quietly launched Chromebox 5a, a minor refresh to the Chromebox 5 that the company launched last year. The mini PC packs Intel 13th gen processors, with the top-end model featuring Core i7 1355U. It starts at $294, which is a little lower than what last year's model started at.

The Optoma ZK810T and ZK810TST 4K UHD fixed lens laser projectors have been revealed. Designed for use in leisure spaces and conference rooms, the models can throw images up to 300 inches (~760 cm) wide and have a higher brightness level. Plus, the ZK810TST is said to be the first short-throw model of its kind.

Mammotion is now selling the new YUKA robot lawn mower in the US and the UK at Amazon, following a similar EU launch earlier this year. The model uses dual navigation technologies and is available in two versions for different yard sizes. Plus, an optional kit allows the robot to sweep up twigs and leaves.

Dyson has launched the WashG1 wet floor cleaner in Europe. The product is the first of its kind from the brand, arriving as a more premium model in its segment. Features include dual rotating rollers, separate waste tanks and a self-cleaning function.

Audio-Technica has unveiled the limited-edition ATH-WB LTD wooden headphones made with mahogany, maple, and walnut. The natural woods create a detailed, warm sound tuned for superior reproduction of string instruments and female voices. Only 300 copies are available worldwide.

A number of Rivian R1T owners have complained about the wheels of their electric pickup trucks literally falling off after having unrelated work done by Rivian's in-house service centres. It appears as though the bolt securing the upper control arm is not being fastened properly, leading to unexpected breakdowns.

Atomos has unveiled the Ninja Phone HDMI input accessory for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The device encodes input videos up to 1080 60P with ProRes, H.265, or H.264 codecs for storage or live streaming over cellular and Wi-Fi connections. The accessory can power the iPhone during use.

Apple declined an AI partnership with Meta due to privacy concerns. Instead, Apple chose to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia and is negotiating with Google to include Gemini AI.

Microsoft's Surface devices are the first notebooks and tablets with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon processor that iFixit has been able to disassemble. Both devices are surprisingly easy to repair, even if they require some effort.

The Model C is a new and well-equipped smartwatch from Rogbid that offers 4G connectivity, a large AMOLED and a large battery as well as an Android operating system. It is launching with a significantly reduced price tag.

Tesla's Model Y has declined starkly in popularity in Europe, despite recently claiming the top spot as the world's best-selling car. In May 2024, Model Y sales dropped by 49%. Regardless of the decline, the Model Y remains Europe's most popular EV.

The Evnia 32M2N8800 is Philips' attempt at rivalling the Alienware AW3225QF, ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM and MSI MPG 321URX, among other Gen 3 QD-OLED gaming monitors. As such, the Evnia 32M2N8800 offers 4K and 240 Hz visuals, as well as a series of modern ports and 1,0000 nits peak brightness.

The AGON GAMING C27G4ZXE is AOC's latest gaming monitor, only a week on from the introduction of the AGON GAMING C27G2Z3/BK. Based around a curved Fast VA panel that outputs at 1080p, the budget gaming monitor also offers a 280 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response times and a 4,000:1 contrast ratio.

The LilyGo T-Glass is an affordable set-up of AR glasses that look more like the old Google Glass than its modern contemporaries. While the T-Glass is limited in scope compared to something the XREAL Air, LilyGo is only charging $41 for them.

A user on AnandTech forums recently posted AIDA64 test results of a Ryzen 9 9950X engineering sample. If the posted numbers are anything to go by, the 9950X will be an absolute beast of a CPU, having almost doubled the 7950X's performance in certain tests. However, it should be noted that synthetic benchmarks are not necessarily indicative of real-world performance, and the tests were themselves pretty workload specific.

Casio has launched the G-SHOCK GBD-300 smartwatch in the G-SQUAD line to track distance, pace, steps, and calories during marathons and workouts. A slimmer, more compact body design provides a better fit. Smartphones can log runs over Bluetooth connectivity using the G-SHOCK MOVE app.