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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.

ASUS has now refreshed the Zenfone 11 Ultra, three months after the device's global launch. Not only is the smartphone available in a new version, but it has also arrived with a healthy launch discount.

Fresh evidence about HMD Global's next mid-range smartphone has leaked online. Arriving this summer with a design that harks back to Nokia Lumia smartphones of old, the HMD Skyline will feature the same chipset as Xiaomi's recent Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.

Sipeed has introduced a new laptop called Lichee Book 4A. The main highlight is the ability to upgrade the processor with the RISC-V compute modules. It starts at $189, which is the pre-order price for the barebones variant with no Core Board installed, and goes all the way up to $349 with an LM4A module, 16 GB of RAM, and 128 GB eMMC storage.

According to a typically reliable Apple analyst, the Watch X or Watch Series 10 could be the first in Apple's smartwatch lineup to feature 3D-printed components. Not only will the Watch Series 9 successor be cheaper to make, but it could be significantly larger, too. In comparison, Apple is not expected to make many changes between the Watch Ultra 2 and Watch Ultra 3.

It appears that Xiaomi is developing a new high-end smartwatch. At first glance, the smartwatch could be a successor to last year's Watch S3 or Watch 2 Pro.

The Suunto Ocean all-in-one dive computer and sports watch has been announced. The wearable offers a wide range of diving features, including an underwater route tracking tool. On top of this, the watch provides GPS, heart rate monitoring and activity logging across almost 100 sports modes.

Oppo has launched the Watch X smartwatch in Europe. The wearable arrived earlier this year with Wear OS 4, with various running metrics and other workout tracking, and up to 12-day battery life in Power Saver Mode. However, there is something potential customers may wish to consider before purchasing.

Supposed to be the debut title for Paradox Tectonic, a studio founded in early 2019, Life by You was teased in March 2023. Sadly, its early access went through three delays and never made it online because the game was canceled on June 17, ending Paradox Interactive's attempt at an alternative to The Sims.

The first Snapdragon X series laptop reviews are out, and with that, we got a closer look at the performance of Qualcomm's new ARM chipsets. As we noted in our review of the Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED with Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100, the gaming performance is the biggest weak point at the moment. The other reviewers shared the same story.

A new leak shows off the entire Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra spec sheet. Both smartwatches are shown to launch with identical features, with the Watch Ultra boasting of a remarkably larger battery and price tag to match.

Samsung has presented a new display that is based on electronic ink and can display color content. The technology is said to result in particularly low power consumption, which could prove useful in a wide range of scenarios.

The IB200 is a new single-board computer equipped with an AMD APU, which opens up a number of possibilities and allows the use of conventional operating systems.

Fisker Group, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the District of Delaware and expects to sell off its assets. The company made cars including the Fisker Karma hybrid and Fisker Ocean EV. Fisker car trade-in values are effectively zero. The company was founded in 2016, but has never made a profit despite billions invested.

Xiaomi is launching a new and presumably very affordable Wi-Fi mesh set on the global market. According to the manufacturer, the new Xiaomi Mesh System AC1200 covers buildings of up to 370 square meters and also provides Gigabit LAN ports.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is enjoying a limited-time sale on Amazon. All the variants of the phone are available with a $250 discount. That means you can get the 128 GB model of the Android phone for just $749. As for the highest-end option, the 512 GB one, it's down to $929.

The Snapdragon X Elite's independent reviews have started showing up, including ours. While the results might not blow anyone's socks off, they sure are promising. However, in a recent GravityMark GPU benchmark score posted by a Twitter user, the X Elite has faced a shocking performance downgrade - barely keeping up with the A17 Pro from last year's iPhone, but this is more likely to be an optimisation issue than anything else.

MAINGEAR has introduced the ML-16 as the brand's first Intel Core Ultra 7 155H-powered laptop. It is touted to deliver peak portability in gaming, yet packs an 80 watt-hour (Wh) battery, a full keyboard and an aluminum-panelled build. It starts at under $2,000 with DDR5 RAM and NVMe Gen4 SSD storage.

It appears that Powkiddy is preparing to release a successor of sorts to last year's X55 gaming handheld. While the company has not officially commented on the device yet, render images and a few specifications have leaked online. Updated: Powkiddy comments on rumours.

Keeping roads ice-free with innovative concrete: Researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia have developed a new type of material that can melt snow on roads and sidewalks for up to ten hours, thanks to a special blend of ingredients. Using this self-heating concrete could reduce the need for extensive snowploughing and salting, thereby cutting costs and reducing environmental impact.

A well-known leaker has provided new information about Samsung's first 'Ultra' foldable. Previously known as the Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra, the device is expected to launch later this year as the Samsung W25 and the Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim early next year with a thinner, lighter and larger housing, but only in select markets.

Sharge's latest sale might make some tech enthusiasts' dreams come true by offering the chance to grab on-trend charging accessories such as its high-speed, sci-fi style Shargeek 170 and the RGB-enabled ICEMAG wireless power bank at the same time with a saving of $70 off the bundle's original RRP. Other gadgets are also available at up to 41% during the event.

Motorola is preparing to release the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra globally. Additionally, it seems that the company is readying the Moto G85, launch pricing of which has now leaked online.

OnePlus has confirmed its next new Android smartphone is on the way. The device has the same new flat-edged design language of the brand's latest handsets, although it is also already apparent that it is the budget version of the 50MP OIS rear camera Nord CE4. It is slated to become available to pre-order with a free gift in select regions soon.

XREAL has now released the Beam Pro globally, less than a month after the device's initial debut. Surprisingly, XREAL has priced the Beam Pro almost as aggressively as it did in China. The company is also offering a 25% voucher against early Beam Pro orders for those who already own the original Beam.

The recently refreshed Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD price has dropped by another $3,750 for those eligible for the US federal tax incentive. The Highland refresh of the Model 3 LR previously did not qualify for the full $7,500 because of restrictions on battery material origin. After regaining the full $7,500 incentive, the Model 3 LR AWD can be had for $39,990.

Motorola has now confirmed the global launch date of its next foldable flip phones. In the meantime, Eurozone pricing for both the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra has leaked online for 256 GB and 512 GB storage variants.

CMF has confirmed its first-ever smartphone, the CMF Phone 1, will launch on July 8. It will be joined by the CMF Buds Pro 2 and CMF Watch Pro 2.

A new version of the Philips Hue app is now available for iOS and Android. Version 5.19.0 brings support for recently released products as well as several new features for smart lights, motion sensors and security cameras. For example, there are improvements to the Go to sleep automation and new effects.

Sony has only just delivered its latest Xperia 1 smartphone, which it is selling as the Xperia 1 VI. Allegedly, the company has already moved onto the Xperia 1 VII though, which is reputed to feature various camera upgrades like new telephoto and ultra-wide-angle sensors, as well as a LiDAR sensor for the first time.

Recent rumors suggest that Amazfit is already working on Zepp OS 4.0, following the rollout of Zepp OS 3.5 earlier this year. Speculation about the new software began after the Zepp OS X account posted an image showing the number four. However, this post has since been deleted, adding to the mystery.

Released yesterday, the sixth service pack of the enterprise-class SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 distro comes with both performance and security updates. The list includes a major kernel update to version 6.4, hardware and driver improvements with support for Intel, ARM, AMD, Nvidia, IBM Power, and IBM Z products, and more.

Apple is still a few months away from releasing stable iOS 18 updates. Nonetheless, even the first iOS 18 beta showcases the extent of NPU performance improvements for the A17 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which Apple claims could be up to 600% in some cases.

The Oppo Reno12 and Reno12 Pro have been officially been launched in Europe. Both phones come with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 12 GB RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

For as low as $509, the NUC X15 gaming laptop offers a mid-range CPU that is mostly on par with the current Core Ultra 7 155H and the equivalent of an RTX 3050 on the dGPU side. It also features 16 GB DDR5-4800 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage and even a Thunderbolt 4 port.

Nio has unveiled the POWER UP 170W fast charging power bank for the Chinese market. The accessory is based on a Sharge model, charging two laptops and a smartphone simultaneously. The outputs are two USB-C and one USB-A port, with support charging protocols including PPS.

The Nio POWER UP 10000mAh Magnetic Power Bank has been unveiled in China. The accessory is part of the brand’s lifestyle range, allowing you to simultaneously charge two devices via a magnetic wireless charging pad and a USB-C port. Other features include a built-in fan and support for various charging protocols.

Smart Pikachu, a well-known Weibo tipster, has shared some new details about the Xiaomi 15. The upcoming Android flagship is said to feature a battery with at least 5,000 mAh capacity without being larger than the predecessor. It will also reportedly have a variable aperture primary camera on the back.

Ricoh Imaging has just launched the Pentax 17, a compact half-frame film camera that delivers a traditional film shooting experience, complete with manual film advance and manually selected focus zones. It sports a 37 mm equivalent f/3.5 lens, captures vertical 17 x 24 mm half-frames, and will cost $499/€549.

WhatsApp has stepped up its video calling game by introducing new features. The Meta-owned platform is adding a speaker spotlight, allowing more participants to be added, and offering the ability to share the screen with audio. With these, Meta aims to better compete with competitors such as Apple FaceTime, Google Meet, and Zoom.

SpaceX will be releasing a new, much cheaper compact Starlink Mini dish with integrated router that Elon Musk said will be half the price of the current $599 Standard Kit.

GPD has posted some benchmarks of AMD's upcoming Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU. It manages to trade blows with high-end desktop chips in Cinenbench 2024's single-core benchmark. Similarly, its Radeon 890M iGPU outperforms Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2050 in 3DMark Time Spy.

With less than five months left until its fourth anniversary, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is close to its all-time low of $174, although it hasn't reached its peak price of $449.99 since 2022. Now, those interested in a good deal on this aging desktop processor can get it off Amazon for $177.50.

Motorola has released a new affordable smartphone, expanding the Moto E series in the process. Available for under £100 in the UK, the Moto E14 replaces last year's Moto E13 with a tweaker design, faster charging and a 90 Hz display.

The second-biggest model variant of the 2024 Hisense U8N has never been cheaper as Amazon and Best Buy have cut the price of the astoundingly bright Mini-LED TV with up to 3,000 nits by 29%.

The latest version of RPCS3, a PS3 emulator for PC, improves performance on low-end CPUs. The developers showed this version, v0.0.32-16614, with two games. One of them is Demon's Soul, which jumped from around 40 FPS to about 80 FPS on a machine with a 4-core and 4-thread CPU.

After the upcoming Google Pixel 9 surfaced on Geekbench yesterday, a listing for the Pixel 9 Pro XL has also been revealed, with the more expensive model being listed with 16 GB of RAM, while delivering better performance in both single-core and multi-core tests.

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states Samsung might be forced to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 exclusively with the Galaxy S25 series. The Exynos 2500 SoC that was supposed to power the phones might get scrapped due to poor yields.