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The MINISFORUM DEG1 is now available to order globally. Starting at $99, €90 and £95 in the US, Europe and the UK, respectively, the MINISFORUM DEG1 combines OCuLink and PCIe x16 connectors to bring desktop-level GPU performance to compatible gaming handhelds and mini-PCs.

Sleep tracking on Apple Watch may have just improved tremendously with watchOS 11. The latest beta update introduces automatic nap detection, a long-awaited feature. This means your watch can now track your sleep even if you forget to turn on Sleep Focus, providing a more comprehensive picture of your overall sleep health.

Lenovo has refreshed its mid-range tablet offering with the Tab Plus, which combines a 2K display with a modern MediaTek chipset. Available for under €300 or $300, the Lenovo Tab Plus runs Android 14 out of the box with the promise of OS updates until Android 16.

MINISFORUM has decided to refresh the MS-01, a mini-PC that was previously sold with Intel Core i9 processors. Now, the MINISFORUM MS-01 is available with a contemporary Core i5 processor, significantly reducing its starting price as a result.

A radiator that is around 20% of the entire compact case plus an additional custom aluminium block ensure that the i7-14700T CPU is properly cooled even when boosting to 5.2 GHz by raising the TDP from 35 W all the way up to 106 W.

The Portronics Luxcell Bind, a portable power bank with integrated USB-C and 8 pin (Lightning) cables, is now on sale in India. The accessory has a 20,000mAh capacity and three outputs that charge multiple devices simultaneously. However, potential customers may wish to consider the maximum output before purchasing.

According to a new report, Google has settled on the node upon which it will build its Tensor G5 chipset for its Pixel 10 series flagships. Supposedly, Google will join AMD, Apple, NVIDIA and Intel, among others, in utilising TSMC's new 3 nm manufacturing process.

The revolt Ultra Slim Power Bank PB-410 is now on sale at Pearl in the EU. The accessory offers a range of ports and integrated USB-C and Lightning cables, allowing you to charge multiple devices simultaneously. With a 20,000mAh capacity, the square-shaped power bank provides a total output of up to 120W.

Intel has promised that Lunar Lake, its next processor architecture, will be a revolution in multiple areas, particularly when it comes to efficiency. Reportedly, TSMC has now started mass producing the first batches of Core Ultra 200V chips using N3B and N6 nodes before a Q3 2024 release.

Epic Games is preparing to refresh its weekly game giveaway. Contrary to previous expectations, the storefront has decided to reduce a completely different game to $0.00, which it has complemented with a new round of free in-game items for another title.

The new Mini dish weighs just 3 pounds and SpaceX has started a limited Mini Roam trial offer in the US for $30/month, but the Starlink Mini kit price is not what was expected.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series of smartphones is expected to debut sometime in early 2025 with some notable changes like the possible inclusion of an Exynos 2500 SoC. However, these changes might not include a main camera resolution upgrade, at least for the Galaxy S25/S25+ according to the latest leak by GalaxyClub.

Anker has revealed a new 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable, which is now on sale in North America and Europe. The accessory offers up to 140W charging with smart power allocation for dual outputs. The braided cable is said to be durable, with a slider allowing you to adjust the length of the two USB-C cables.

The Lenovo Tab K11 LTE starts as a relatively inexpensive tablet with mobile connectivity and stylus support. The model also has a slightly faster screen, but there are some limitations.

The Philips Hue Datura ceiling light is now available in Europe and will launch in North America later this year. The smart light offers dimmable white and colored lighting and has a frameless appearance. There are two sizes of the round light on offer, each with two independently controllable light sources.

UGREEN has introduced two new power bank models in China. Among them is the 130W "Energy Pai Pro," which sports one USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports and features a total capacity of 20,000 mAh. The price for this unit is CNY 349 (about $48).

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is apparently also getting some exciting upgrades apart from the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, the 50 MP dual camera and the larger battery, as a leaked teaser video points to a fully waterproof case and AI features.

Philips Hue has launched new table lamp base accessories for its Lightguide smart bulbs. There are three bulb shapes that work well as lamps without the need for a lampshade. You can customize the look by choosing from two base shapes and various colors, each 3D printed with recycled materials.

Geekom has launched the AX8 Pro mini PC, and one of the interesting aspects is the design resemblance to the Intel NUC 13 Pro. It can be purchased with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage. The Ryzen 7 8845HS variant, on the other hand, brings 1 TB of storage. Its starting price is CNY 4499 (around $620).

With the Enco X3i, Oppo offers new completely wireless headphones in Europe. They promise high sound quality and are said to be able to effectively and actively reduce disturbing ambient noise. Protection against dust and water is also available.

Philips Hue has released four new shapes for its Lightguide smart bulb range. Small Globe, Large Globe, Triangle, and Edison versions join the existing Ellipse model. The bulbs offer white and colored lighting and are designed to be on show, hung with a pendant cord or as a table lamp with an accompanying base.

The Realme GT 6T has been announced globally after its Indian launch. It comes with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 SoC and a 5,500 mAh battery that supports 120 Watt fast charging.

The Realme GT 6 has been officially launched globally. It features a high-end Snapdragon SoC, a screen with a peak brightness of 6,000 nits and a 5,500 mAh battery that lasts for two days.

The GoPro Hero 12 Black is discounted by $100 on Amazon, putting the action camera at its lowest price since it launched last September. The new action camera delivered a significant performance bump over the Hero 11 Black, thanks to updated processors and a new feature set.

Mercedes-Benz is investing $1 billion to scale up its Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging network in North America with US partner Alpitronic. The 100% clean energy network will be built by local workers and US-made Alpitronic Hypercharger 400s, creating a more reliable EV charging network than current alternatives.

Tests and reviews of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite have officially started rolling out. Although much of the reception has been lukewarm, a test by TechTablets revealed that the Snapdragon X Elite performs virtually identically when on battery and plugged into the charger. This is compared to x86 CPUs that often lose up to half their performance when on battery power.

The new 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 features a gorgeous OLED panel with 240Hz and Nvidia G-Sync, which pairs well with the RTX 4070 and the powerful Core Ultra 9 185H from Intel's latest Meteor Lake family of mobile CPUs.

Two projects aim to bring Micro Four Thirds sensors to the smartphone photography world. The AI-powered Alice camera — an M43 mount and sensor that attaches to the back of a smartphone — recently announced that it is ready to start shipping, while SwitchLens, a similar project, has just launched on Kickstarter.

The Lenovo Legion Go has dropped to $579.98 on Amazon. This is an all-time low price for the gaming handheld, and it translates to a generous $120.01 discount from the regular $699.99 tag.

Samsung is expected to release various new products in early July at its next Galaxy Unpacked event. One such device will be the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, which has already been pictured with stems and gesture control support within the Samsung Members app.

GPD has announced a major change for the Duo, its first dual-display laptop. Previously equipped with the Ryzen 7 8840U like the Win Mini 2024, the GPD Duo will actually be available with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU and its new Radeon 890M iGPU.

Unleashed earlier today, War Thunder 2.37 "Seek & Destroy" brings new airplanes, ships, and ground vehicles into the game, as usual. Helicopters get reworked cockpits, the old maps get a few retouches, not to mention the introduction of additional modules for ground vehicles, and much more.

The new Chuwi Hi10 Max is designed to offer a great tablet experience with the ability to transform into a complete laptop with the optional magnetic keyboard. The Hi10 Max is Chuwi's first Windows tablet to sport a vibrant 3K display and is powered by the Intel N100 12th gen processor for class-leading performance, power efficiency, and connectivity on the move.

Tesla makes history with the Model Y officially becoming the world's most sought after passenger vehicle as the first EV to achieve this milestone.

According to a recent report, MSI has decided on launch pricing for the MEG 321URX, a Gen 3 QD-OLED monitor that it insists is the world's first AI gaming monitor. Seemingly, the MSI MEG 321URX QD-OLED could retail for up to 80% more than equivalents like the MPG 321URX, despite containing the same 4K and 240 Hz Gen 3 QD-OLED panel.

A noted leaker says One UI 6.1.1 will automatically create photorealistic images from user-generated doodles. It will be joined by many other AI-powered features, and that's why One UI 7.0 might arrive later than its predecessor.

Apple is preparing to release the Vision Pro in more markets this summer. In the meantimme, a source has offered new insights into the development of next-generation models, including that Apple has stopped working on a so-called Vision Pro 2.

Since the start of 2024, Nvidia's market cap has almost tripled to currently reach $3.34 trillion. Microsoft is following close behind with $3.31 trillion and Apple is now third with $3.28 trillion.

Philips Hue has officially launched the Twilight sleep and wake-up light. The smart bedside lamp leaked earlier this month and is now on sale in North America and Europe. Features of the device include dual light sources, ultra-low dimming and various light effects to help you improve your sleep.

Durable or high-yield: until now, that was the choice with perovskite modules. A new method has now combined both - albeit on a not entirely practical scale.

Sony has now started distributing a feature-packed update for the PlayStation Portal. Rolling out globally, the update introduces various changes to the PS5 accessory, including the option of connecting to public Wi-Fi networks for the first time.

With more wind and solar power, gigantic storage options must also be created. A new principle for producing liquid fuels should help - completely without pure hydrogen.

Garmin has now released a new beta update for the Instinct 2, its first in a while. Regardless, Beta Version 16.06 only makes minimal changes for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S, as well as the larger Instinct 2X and Instinct Crossover.

Although there was no new information about the supposed Switch 2 in yesterday's Nintendo Direct, the gaming giant did present over 30 games that will be released in 2024 and 2025 - including some games that fans have been waiting for a long time.

Six new games will be added to Microsoft's gaming subscription by the end of the month - including a highlight for sports fans.

Xiaomi has now brought the Redmi 13 to Europe, less than a month after the device's full debut. While the Redmi 13 officially starts at €179, Xiaomi is offering a few initial launch discounts that reduce the handset to nearer €150.

Nintendo may not be ready to announce a Switch 2 yet. Nonetheless, the company has decided to refresh the Switch Lite, which will be available later this year in a new special edition variant aimed at commemorating the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

A new robotic lawn mower, the Sveaverken Blix, is on the way. The recently announced device uses a combined LiDAR and RGB sensor navigation system instead of other methods like RTK or a boundary wire. Other features include a rain sensor, app-based controls and support for 4G.

If you own a Framework Laptop 13, you can soon run it with a RISC-V mainboard. The DIY laptop maker has announced a collaboration with DeepComputing to bring a new motherboard with a StarFive JH7110 processor. It's a quad-core 64-bit chip with SiFive U74 cores, BXE-4-32 graphics, and a max speed of 1.5 GHz.

Taking its level of security one step further, Tails 6.4 comes with a random seed on the USB stick that strengthens all its cryptographic functions. Thanks to it, the Persistent Storage, Tor, or HTTPS are now more secure. Additionally, this new release comes with multiple minor tweaks and fixes.