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A Geekbench listing has now provided strong indications of Samsung's potential plans to launch the Galaxy Tab S10+ with a MediaTek chipset. Apparently, the premium tablet could be equipped with a Dimensity 9300+ when it arrives in the US next year.

Jabra is offering new and completely wireless earbuds, the Elite 8 Active Gen 2, which are said to offer improved surround sound with Dolby Audio and can also be worn during sports without fear of damage.

Like its predecessor, the third-generation Light Phone is aimed specifically at minimalists, but the device offers numerous upgrades, starting with a brand new OLED display, a 50 MP main camera and a dedicated adjustment wheel for the display brightness.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (model number SM-S721B) has just shown up on Geekbench. It appears to be running a slightly underclocked Exynos 2400 variant and an Xclipse 940 GPU.

Nikon has teased the upcoming Z6 III as a compact, powerful full-frame camera with Pre-Release Capture and enhanced low-light capabilities. While Nikon didn't reveal much else, it has provided the release date of June 17, shattering earlier rumours of a June 11–12 launch.

Hyundai has officially teased its next EV, the Inster. Although it didn't give away too many details, what is obvious is that the Inster will be built around the boxy, Korea-exclusive Casper and feature the same retro-inspired pixel lighting scheme as the Ioniq 5. Hyundai also teased that the Inster will have a middling WLTP range of 355 km (ca. 221 miles).

The Xbox June Update brings forth several improvements to PC, Xbox Series S|X consoles and Xbox Cloud Gaming. It also includes firmware updates for the Xbox Adaptive and Xbox Elite wireless controllers.

The energy density is on a par with current battery technology. The new battery can be shrunk to a thickness of just a few micrometers. But it is not only the material savings that are remarkable.

Mini has officially launched the latest iteration of its four-door sub-compact hatch, and unfortunately for those looking for a small, quirky, electric car, Mini will not be launching this update in an EV guise. This is despite Mini having data showing that many families are still shopping for EVs.

An automated process, a hyperspectral camera and the prospect of further optimizations are driving semiconductor development. And it is not only further improvements in photovoltaics that are to be tackled.

Recently available for the $1,599.99 list price, the Samsung Odyssey G93SC (LS49CG932SNXZA) QD-OLED curved gaming monitor is now 31% off and can be acquired for $1,099.99 via Amazon. This 49-inch behemoth hit the all-time low of $999.99 in mid-November 2023 and went back up less than one month later.

Geekom is commemorating its 21st anniversary by offering a flat US$150 discount on the XT12 Pro. The XT12 Pro offers extensive multitasking and connectivity capabilities enabled by the Intel Core i9-12900H CPU. Coupled with copious RAM and storage expansion options, the Geekom XT12 Pro makes for the perfect multimedia and productivity companion that looks classy on your desk.

Epic Games Store is about to get a numerous number of upcoming games. At least, that's what a third-party database leak is hinting at. This database, called EpicDB, reveals mostly the codenames for these unannounced titles, which seemingly includes some from major publishers such as SEGA, Activision, Bethesda, Rockstar, PlayStation, and EA.

Philips has expanded its Evnia gaming monitor series with the Evnia 34M2C6500, another option underpinned by a 175 Hz and 1440p QD-OLED panel. The Evnia 34M2C6500 is a much cheaper alternative to the existing Evnia 34M2C8600 at just £699.99 or €869 in the Eurozone.

It is now possible to add an E Ink secondary display to Samsung's flagship smartphone without any modding whatsoever. Instead, the E Ink display can be connected via NFC and sits in the back of a silicone case to show favourite photos or even digital airline, concert or railway tickets, among other uses.

According to a comprehensive study that involved following over 25,000 women over a 25-year period, those who had eating habits in line with a Mediterranean diet were 23% less likely to die compared to those leading a different life from this point of view. This diet keeps processed foods, alcohol, and red meat to a minimum.

As teased earlier this month, HTC has finally lifted the curtains off its latest mid-range competitor - The U24 Pro. Launched in Taiwan for a starting price of $580, the smartphone includes a 120 Hz 6.8-inch OLED display with a pixel density of ~388, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, and 12 GB of memory.

The more silent powertrains of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles have their downsides, especially when it comes to pedestrian safety.

A new version of the ONEXPLAYER X1 can now be ordered globally. As expected, One-Netbook has updated the large gaming handheld to the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, which can be configured with 64 GB RAM, 4 TB SSD and a ONEXGPU eGPU.

A renowned leaker has added fuel to the fire that Google will release the Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes. Shortly after sharing render images of the regular Pixel Watch 3, the leaker has returned with another set showcasing the larger Pixel Watch 3 XL. Not only has the leaker revealed the smartwatch's name and look, but he has also provided a few additional details like its display size.

Garmin has launched a YouTube Music app for its smartwatch users. Other streaming services, like Spotify and Amazon Music, are already available for the wearables. The new app offers customized playlists and activity mixes, and some customers can download content to their watch.

The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo thin-and-light laptop has received a substantial price cut on Best Buy just six months after it launched. $999 gets you a 13.3-inch OLED screen, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB NVMe SSD.

According to a new report, the Galaxy Z Flip6 will join the Galaxy Z Fold6 in being more expensive than its predecessor. Despite this, the Galaxy Z Flip6 is expected to improve upon the outgoing Galaxy Z Flip5 in only a few areas.

The question of why are Chinese EV companies amassing tens of thousands of vehicles at European port parking lots just got answered with up to 38% import duties from July 4.

The Honor 200 has now reached global status following its launch in China late last month. Retailing for under £500 in the UK, Honor 200 pre-orders come with a JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi portable wireless speaker that retails for £249.99 itself.

Honor has now released the Honor 200 Pro globally, roughly two weeks after the device's initial announcement in China. While the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 sporting device costs more globally than in China, Honor is bundling a Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 wireless speaker with pre-orders.

It may have taken almost four months, but Honor has finally released the MagicBook Pro 16 powered by Intel's Meteor Lake-H platform. Not only does the laptop cost significantly more in Europe than in China, but it also lacks its optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.

The Fitbit.com web dashboard will retire this July, according to a recent announcement from the company. In a forum post, customers are told that they will have to use the Fitbit app instead. However, several users point out multiple features missing from the app and highlight tasks that are easier to carry out in a browser.

Samsung is less than a month away from releasing the Galaxy Z Fold6. While the company has not officially revealed any details yet, a typically reliable leaker has not only shared launch pricing for three storage options but has also revealed the weight of the Galaxy Z Fold5 successor for the first time.

The Elite series of wireless earbuds from Jabra has been among the best performers in the market. However, the recently released second-generation Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 are the last of the lineup. The company has just confirmed that it will end production to focus on the more profitable areas.

A 128 Gb/s PCIe 7.0 lane with electrical-optical-electrical technology will be demonstrated at this year's PCI-SIG Developers Conference in the coming days. Synopsys estimates that the complete PCIe 7.0 IP with controller, IDE security model, PHY and additional verification IP, as well as the full slot integrating X16 lanes capable of 512 GB/s bidirectional transfers should be available in 2025.

The Xiaomi Mijia Smart DC Inverter Floor Fan 1X Upgraded Version is now on sale in China. The fan offers a wide range of customizable settings, which can be controlled via the app or voice commands. Plus, Xiaomi suggests that you could power the device for almost a whole day using a power bank.

With the latest Switch update, Nintendo is removing the X integration, which means that users will have to do without some functions in the future.

Despite substantial backlash after the Panasonic Lumix S9 announcement, it looks as though fans are eager enough to get their hands on the compact full-frame camera that they are causing delivery delays for Panasonic. Fujifilm's X100 series is infamous for its delivery delays and supply shortages — both of which just seem to create more hype around the camera.

Xiaomi has now released the Xiaomi 14 CIVI, a spin-off of this year's CIVI 4 Pro. As such, the Xiaomi 14 CIVI features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, an LTPO AMOLED display and five cameras tuned by Leica. Xiaomi has priced the Xiaomi 14 CIVI competitively too with early launch gifts as well.

Honor has unveiled two new 66W SuperCharge Power Banks in China. Each variant offers a different capacity, up to 20,000mAh, with fast charging via USB-C. Other features of the compact accessories include the ability to charge two devices simultaneously and support for a wide range of charging protocols.

Tesla finally released one of the most desired accessories for its bestselling Model Y, an inflatable air mattress for sleeping in the car. The Model Y air bed is priced very competitively at $225.

The latest Yarbo yard robot devices will be shown in Europe this June. The 4-in-1 smart home product offers various functions, including mowing, leaf blowing, snow blowing, towing and fertilizing. Compared to its predecessor, the new model has several improvements such as enhanced navigation.

The list of operating systems with full Raspberry Pi 5 compatibility has just welcomed a new name. CentOS-successor AlmaLinux OS now supports the popular single-board computer in two of its recent releases, namely 8.10 and 9.4. Both of these versions were released last month.

Bill Gates’ TerraPower has started construction on its sodium-cooled Natrium nuclear power plant in Wyoming. Partnering with the US Dept. of Energy, the project reactor will provide 345-megawatts of electricity to help meet surging electricity demand from AI, EV, and cryptocurrency use. This clean energy alternative to solar and wind farms is not affected by changing sunlight and wind conditions.

Leica has acquired the manufacturer of a camera grip for the Apple iPhone, which has now confirmed that a model for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro is already in the works. However, a completely new development with potential Leica branding is expected to take even longer.

Unfolded Circle is introducing a universal remote control, the Remote 3, that can control smart home devices as well as smart TVs without the need for a server or subscription fees. The remote control can be customized in a variety of ways.

According to AMD’s announcement at Computex 2024, the upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X is faster than the Core i9-14900K in productivity and gaming tasks. However, fans who were waiting for Zen 5 to outdo the Zen 4 X3D chips in gaming are in for disappointment as the Ryzen 9 9950X isn’t expected to beat the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

NETGEAR has announced the Nighthawk RS300 Wi-Fi 7 router as a cheaper alternative to the far more expensive RS700S. Unlike the RS700S, however, the RS300 lacks 10 gig networking, and instead settles for a mix of 2.5 gig and 1 gig ports.

A recent report from Bloomberg states that Spotify's high-fidelity audio support will arrive as a $5 add-on on top of the standard subscription fee. While this may allow Spotify to increase payouts to artists, it will be interesting to say how many people make the switch, considering competitors such as Apple music offer high-res lossless audio without any supplementary add-ons.

This sought-after RTX 4080 configuration of the Asus ROG Strix G18 is further equipped with 32GB RAM and a 2TB SSD in addition to a Pantone-validated QHD display with 240Hz and Dolby Vision HDR support.

A new sodium-ion battery electrode material called Lignode is making its way into what could become the world's most sustainably built EV and energy storage battery with fast charging capability.

Intel made several announcements in 2022, 2023 and 2024 detailing plans to build new research/manufacturing facilities (or expand existing ones) in Costa Rica, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Malaysia, Poland and of course the US. Now, it appears Israel just got crossed out which is supposedly not related in any way to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The powerful 16-inch gaming laptop from MSI also comes with a 240Hz QHD display, an Intel Core i9-13980HX as well as 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.

The Realme GT 6 is confirmed to launch on June 20, and it is confirmed to pack a newly launched affordable flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Besides unveiling the chipset info, the company has revealed that the phone will feature a large 10014 square millimeters Dual VC cooling, which promises to keep the SoC cool even under heavy loads.