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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.

In an attempt to entice existing owners with active financing plans on an EV from a competing brand, Porsche is offering up to 3 credits worth $4,500 towards a new Porsche Taycan. This offer is a part of the brand's 'Welcome to Porsche' campaign, and applies to MY24 and MY25 versions of the Taycan.

Google has introduced a new Feature Drop for all its recent Pixel devices, including the Pixel 8, Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet. Rolling out now, the June Feature Drop adds Gemini Nano, Pixel VPN by Google and wired display output for Pixel 8 devices.

Unleashed earlier today, Firefox 127.0 comes with enhanced screenshot capabilities that can also handle files rendered in the browser such as SVG or XML, HTTPS Media upgrades on HTTPS pages, improved support for DNS prefectching, authentication when firing up the built-in password manager, a Close duplicate tabs option, and more.

Google has now finalised the last major update for Android 14. Rolling out first to Pixel devices as the Android 14 QPR3, the update makes several minor changes to all devices while also bundling other bug fixes and improvements for Pixel devices like the Pixel 8 Pro.

Insta360 has now confirmed plans for a global product release. With the tagline '4K has never been this small', it appears that the company is teasing the Go 3S, an updated Go 3 that has already leaked online.

We are now under a month away from the expected release of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6. However, an extremely reliable leaker claims to have obtained information about the pair's launch colours, including Online Exclusive Colours for both models.

A crowdfunding campaign for the new Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 Dual Camera Edition will be launched shortly. The latest security camera has two lenses, one fixed and one PTZ, allowing you to survey two areas simultaneously. Other features include HyperOS Connect and facial recognition.

The beloved MP3 player from the 90’s and early 2000’s has been brought back to life in a hardware avatar by DIY maker Rodmg using a Raspberry Pi 4B. Titled the Linamp, the device is designed like a retro-ish standalone stereo amplifier and features a touchscreen panel that perfectly recreates the user interface of the popular media player.

Reolink asserts that its latest Argus 4 Pro security camera can support color vision at night as well as by day - without the aid of spotlights or potentially battery-hogging infra-red (IR) tech. Its dual cameras are also backed to prevent blind spots and stream 4K footage thanks to dual-band Wi-Fi 6 speeds.

A new leak has now revealed more information on Xiaomi's next-gen premium smartphone, the Xiaomi 15. The vanilla model is set to arrive with a straight display, improved battery technology, and what could be a new main camera sensor.

A new Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Mini version is now available in China. The latest model is incredibly similar to the original device launched earlier this year. Features include RGB light effects and NFC, alongside a range of connectivity options thanks to HyperOS and Bluetooth.

Qualcomm has quietly dropped the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, which is rumoured to be powering the upcoming Motorola Moto G85. However, it seems that the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is nothing more than an overclocked Snapdragon 695 5G.

Sony has been marketing the PS5 and PS5 Slim as being 8K capable since their original releases. However, with the PS5 Pro on the horizon, the company has now dropped any mention of the PS5 supporting 8K content from its latest retail packaging.

While Nintendo Switch can play a good number of games, you get 30 FPS in most of the games. However, a YouTuber named naga has proved that the gaming handheld is capable of running many titles at a steady 60 FPS by putting an extreme overclock in place and upgrading the RAM.

The Mix Flip is now widely projected to launch as Xiaomi's first globally-available foldable Android smartphone. It is also thought to have a build like that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 rather than the higher-end Z Fold5 - nevertheless, it is also now backed to debut as a more than worthy rival to devices such as the Motorola Razr Plus or Z Flip6 with a full-fat flagship platform.

There are many reasons for ice ages: The earth's tilt, volcanoes, the CO2 concentration could be the cause. Or a mysterious bubble in space that could have had a significant effect.

Tesla is playing BYD against CATL in a battle to achieve the lowest possible battery prices for its Megapack container energy storage business.

Beloved Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak needs no introduction. Recently, he spoke with Bloomberg, where he expressed his excitement as well as concerns surrounding Apple's latest AI-powered Apple Intelligence features, which the company introduced with the intention of giving a much needed AI boost to its array of operating systems and user experiences.

After detecting a software malfunction that could disable the stability control systems of the vehicles, Stellantis has decided to recall no less than 211,581 Chrysler vehicles in the US. The models affected by this problem are the 2022 Dodge Durano and the Ram 2500 along with the Ram 3500.

The SZDiiER D-007 Plus is another Rockchip RK3326-based retro gaming handheld claiming to be powerful enough to emulate various classic game consoles. Based around a 3.5-inch display and a 3,500 mAh battery, the SZDiiER D-007 Plus is available for under $50 in various transparent and solid colour options.

The OnePlus Watch 3 is not expected to debut for a while yet. Nonetheless, an early sighting of the smartwatch suggests that OnePlus may include 33% faster charging than the OnePlus Watch 2 supports.

OnePlus is projected to release a Pro version of its premium mid-range Ace 3 (or 12R for the global market) Android smartphone with a higher-end processor later in 2024. Now, it is tipped not merely to debut with a new look, but one inspired by one of the world's most exclusive cars - with the premium material to match.

Apple recently announced its intention to work with OpenAI and integrate ChatGPT into iOS. Elon Musk then expressed major security concerns and announced that he would ban all Apple devices from his companies in the event of such a collaboration.

A new range of cheaper ECOVACS robot vacuum cleaners has been revealed, the DEEBOT N20 series. The line-up includes three models, two of which have an intelligent self-emptying station. Other features include OZMO mopping technology and support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands.

Roborock has launched the P10S Pro ultra-thin fully embedded smart water supply and drainage version in China. The latest model has a slim docking station designed to slot in amongst your kitchen or bathroom cabinets. Features include hot water mopping and a self-cleaning base.

The ECOVACS DEEBOT X5 OMNI, a new robot vacuum and mop, is now available to pre-order in Europe. The ultra-thin model offers powerful cleaning with an extendable mop and anti-tangle brush. Plus, the accompanying self-cleaning docking station allows up to 150 days of hands-free cleaning.

Apple has now rolled out early betas for its latest operating system updates. Although stable updates are a few months away from being released, Apple has confirmed which iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches will receive iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 and watchOS 11 and which have had their software support discontinued.

According to a reliable leaker, Honor is just a day away from releasing its latest mid-range smartphones globally. The same leaker has also revealed comparatively high launch pricing, which Honor will attempt to offset with early pre-order deals.

In a recent Top Gear interview, Lamborghini's chief technical officer stated that extreme acceleration is not a priority for the company's future electric offerings, and will instead focus on providing driving enthusiasts with an experience that surpasses what any ICE can offer, thanks to qualities innate to EVs such as instant torque paired with Lamborghini's precision steering.

At Computex, Tuxedo showcased a 14-inch laptop prototype powered by a Snapdragon X Elite processor, 32 GB LPDDR5X, PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, USB4 connector and vapor chamber cooling. Linux was not actually running on it, as full ARM compatibility is coming with Kernel 6.10 or 6.11 later this year, so Toxedo is not mentioning a specific launch date.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has been benchmarked in AIDA64, where it performs ~80% faster than its predecessor. The silicon was also spotted running at 5.7 GHz, which is well over its advertised boost clock of 5.5 GHz.

The AMD Strix Point Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has surfaced on Geekbench courtesy of recently unveiled Asus TUF Gaming A14 and ProArt P16 laptops and first performance numbers seem quite impressive and in line with what we've seen in Zen 4 Dragon Range HX APUs. We also get to see the new RDNA 3.5-based Radeon 890M posting OpenCL numbers exceeding those of a GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q.

There have been a good number of leaks about the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, with the latest rumor shedding light on the camera setup of the affordable flagship. It is said to come with the same primary camera as the regular S24, which was also the same as the S23 and S23 FE.

The Dangbei X5SPro 4K laser projector is now available to pre-order in China. The DLP model has an ALPD laser light source and can produce images up to 300 inches (~760 cm) wide. Other features include the ability to rotate up to 360°, an automatic focus tool, and air gesture controls.

Hisense is now selling the E7NQ Pro and E77NQ Pro TVs in Europe. The new models share many similarities, and both have upgrades over the E7NQ, such as a higher refresh rate. Features include Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, and Game Mode Pro with support for AMD FreeSync Premium.

With a peak level at 7:08 a.m. ET, yesterday's solar flare that got spotted by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory was labeled X1.5. On the first day of this month, NASA's solar research satellite spotted two other strong solar flares. Their intensities were slightly lower, peaking at X1.4.

ASRock has started to take preorders for DeskMate X600 mini PC in China. While it's larger than the average mini computer, the bigger form factor allows it to deliver desktop-grade performance with desktop-class AMD Ryzen processors. What's more interesting is that it has a slot on the top where you can install a PCIe 4.0x16 extension cable to connect a graphics card, offering better performance than OCuLink.

Nothing's sub-brand CMF has already confirmed the existence of its very first smartphone, with teasers hinting at a unique design on the back. While the company hasn't revealed the pricing info yet, a leak suggests that the CMF Phone 1 would have a "box price" of INR 19,999 (about $239), lower than the Nothing Phone 2a.

The HY320 is a new and particularly affordable Full HD projector. A relatively high brightness is advertised and the model can project images up to 4 m in size. WiFi 6 is supported.

Apple is said to have been working on an iPhone with a foldable display for years in order to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. According to the latest rumors, however, the iPhone manufacturer is following the approach of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 instead of imitating the form factor of the Galaxy Z Fold5.

The UP Xtreme i14 is a new single-board computer with one of several Intel processors, all of which promise high processing power. Numerous ports are available, making it possible to output high-resolution image material.

The Hero A from Rollme is a new and rather unusually equipped smartwatch. The Android-based wearable offers LTE connectivity, a selfie camera and WiFi, among other things, and is launching at a particularly low price.

After reaching older Pixels last month, the Google Magic Editor is now available to a wider range of devices, including Samsung Android handsets. The free version of this tool can be found in Google Photo's latest app version. Google unleashed the Magic Editor with the Pixel 8 series less than one year ago.

The Apple MacBook Air 13 with an Apple M3 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage is on sale for less than $900 on Amazon. With an average user rating of 4.6/5 on Amazon and an outstanding 92% review score from us, the MacBook Air 13 checks all the boxes for an almost-perfect daily-use machine.

Apple unveiled iOS 18 today. The new operating system brings updates to several of Apple's built-in apps, such as Mail, Messages, and Photos. These updates include text formatting, highlighting important images, and prioritizing emails based on context.

Apple's latest macOS 15 Sequoia update packs several new features, including major updates to continuity allowing for deeper integration with iOS than ever before, improved desktop experience with automatic window resizing and tiling, and an improved Game Porting Toolkit with shader debugging and improved compatibility.