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Operating Philips Hue, Sonos, TV, Home Assistant and the like with just one device and not your smartphone? The new Haptique RS90 smart home universal remote control aims to make this possible and is launching at a special price.

Anker has announced a voluntary product recall. According to the company, there is a potential fire risk with the Anker 321 Power Bank due to a manufacturing defect.

The iHeal Ring 4 is a new smart ring that promises a wide range of functions and comes in different colors and sizes at a relatively low price. A special charging case is included.

An affordable mid-range smartphone, the CMF Phone 1, will soon be launched onto the market and will have a very unusual design, including a “Nothing Lock” and a large rotary control. Leakers have just revealed details about the features.

Unveiled at the end of last week, NixOS 24.05 comes with version 6.6 of the Linux kernel, Gnome 46 alongside KDE Plasma 6, as well as support for the Lomiri and Mate 1.28 desktops. Another highlight worth mentioning is the introduction of ztsd compression for firmware blogs.

Reliable tipsters Ice Universe and Instant Digital have revealed the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup's expected dimensions, corroborating previous leaks suggesting significantly thinner bezels. Larger screen sizes across the Pro lineup have long been rumored, and the increase in overall dimensions align with these speculations.

Although not even mentioned by Statcounter's desktop market reports, Brave is slowly but surely going up. In May, it broke its previous records with almost 79 million active users, as well as roughly 29 million daily active users. Brave Search also hit new peaks, exceeding 843 million monthly queries.

The Razer Blade 15 is on sale, and it’s enjoying a massive $1,000 discount from the regular prices. You can currently get the Nvidia RTX 4070 variant of the gaming laptop for $1,799.99, while the RTX 4060 variant is currently down to $1,499.99. Both packs Intel Core i7 13800H, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a 15.6-inch QHD display with a 240 Hz refresh rate.

A new recycling method for solar modules produces neither strong acids nor toxic waste. An important step towards a circular economy in photovoltaics.

The Nikon Z III has leaked as an update to Nikon's Z6 II, allegedly to arrive by around June 11. The new full-frame camera will supposedly support 4K ProRes RAW video at up to 60 fps as well as 6K, 12-bit NRAW video. Allegedly, the new autofocus system in the Z6 III will perform as well as or better than the flagship Z9. Leaks also put the Z6 III's price at around €3,000 in the EU and slightly lower in the US.

AMD has introduced new Strix Point processors that are weirdly in the Ryzen AI 300 series, skipping 100 and 200. Previous rumors suggested that the APUs would launch as Ryzen AI 100 series instead. Now, a prototype laptop from Computex has confirmed that the company has made a last-minute name change.

Jumper Tech has unveiled a mini PC that is unlike anything else on the market. Styled like a Tesla Cybertruck with functional doors and a rear bumper that covers its modest set of ports, this PC is most likely targeted more as a novelty for Tesla lovers than a computer that serves any meaningful purpose.

Xiaomi has released its first Redmi smartphone equipped with a 108 MP primary camera. The Redmi 13 also has a new MediaTek chipset, a large battery and a fast display, among other features.

One-Netbook has now released the ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini, a day after revealing launch pricing for its new AMD Ryzen 7 8840U-based gaming handheld. Available for $799, the ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini also has a 65 Wh battery, detachable controllers and a 144 Hz display.

Activision has patented a new game function that automatically adjusts cutscenes or the number of opponents in games according to how much time players can invest. This should make it possible to have a satisfying gaming experience even with little time.

Anbernic has confirmed pricing and availability for the RG Cube, a 1:1 gaming handheld that is said to be powerful enough to emulate PlayStation 2 games at 1.5x native resolution. Anbernic RG Cube will sell the RG Cube in multiple colour options, all with RGB backlit joysticks.

A well-known modder has given The Witcher 3 a new look. Fans can already see the texture differences in a YouTube video.

Rumors of Humane's search for a buyer continue, with recent speculation pinning HP as a prospective buyer of the floundering AI company. Citing people familiar with the matter, The New York Times reports that Humane is in talks to sell its company to HP for $1 billion.

The official specs of the 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S mid-cycle refresh versions show them as faster, more refined, and with higher energy efficiency.

The original 3dfx Voodoo 4 4500 board launched in 2000 was replaced with a custom-made MXM board mounted inside a 2013 Dell Precision M4800 mobile workstation. Modder "sdz" added double the original VRAM for a total of 64 MB, and the MXM variant can now be overclocked to higher core clocks than previously possible.

A reliable leaker has shared details about the next game that Epic Games plans to offer for free through the Epic Games Store. Although the deal will not go live for another week, the leaker has form for correctly revealing ahead of schedule what game Epic Games has in mind.

Security and forensics-focused Kali Linux is back with bug updates and tweaks, as well as new tools and desktop updates. Released yesterday, Kali 2024.2 includes Gnome 46 and Xfce updates for Kali-Undercover and HiDPI, as well as no less than 18 new tools, including coercer, horst, netexec, and snort.

A new rumour says Sony and Guerrilla Games will unveil LEGO Horizon Adventures at Summer Game Fest on June 7. The game will be playable on PC and PlayStation at launch and include in-app purchases.

Epic Games has switched up its game giveaway following a week's opportunity to download and keep Chivalry II for free. This time, the popular storefront has switched to a popular tactical role-playing game from the Marvel universe that typically sells for $59.99.

The Infinix Note 40 line of 120Hz AMOLED display Android smartphones debuted with series-first 20W Wireless MagCharge technology and a choice of 5G and non-5G variants. Now, all of them have their own special edition, re-styled with the help of BMW Group Designworks to bring a new look and feel to each handset.

Vivo has kicked off the international release of the X Fold3 Pro. Arguably the biggest rival to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro remains the only foldable smartphone offered with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which it complements with a huge battery and impressive camera hardware.

OnePlus has started selling its first OnePlus 12 refresh. While the new model features the same underlying hardware, OnePlus has given it a fresh design to help distinguish it from OnePlus 12 units.

With many possibilities and a low price: The Minisforum DEG1 is a dock for an external graphics card. It can significantly improve the performance of a compatible laptop, mini-PC, or gaming handheld. Further investments are still to be made.

Arrowhead and PlayStation have shown off the newest Warbond for Helldivers 2. It is called The Viper Commandos, and comes with new weapons, a throwing knife and customization options for Walkers, Extraction Shuttles and Hellpods.

The OPPO A3 Pro is a dual rear camera smartphone that starts with 8GB of RAM, yet is also touted as the first "fully waterproof" device of its class, as it is IP69-certified for almost rugged-grade ingress protection. Now, it is projected to abandon its erstwhile Chinese-market exclusivity to become available in India as well soon.

Leica is releasing a professional camera app for the Apple iPhone, which not only gives users full manual control over the cameras, but also access to eleven Leica looks and several simulations of Leica M lenses, some of which are legendary.

It may have taken five months, but the new version of the Odyssey OLED G6 is finally here. Combining a 360 Hz refresh rate with a 1440p resolution across a 27-inch surface, the Odyssey OLED G6 G60SD lines up against numerous examples from Alienware, Gigabyte and MSI, among others, that use the same underlying Gen 3 QD-OLED panel. Like the also new G80SD, the G60SD comes with free gifts that range from a $200 gift card to a pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds.

The GP57ZS is one of Cooler Master's largest gaming monitors announced to date. The Cooler Master GP57ZS rivals the Acer Predator Z57 with a Dual 4K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and 2,304 Mini LEDs at its disposal.

With an 800W motor that can peak at 1,500W, a 40-mile estimated range and a "triple braking" system integrated into an IP5X-rated chassis, the Yadea ElitePrime is touted as the ulimate electric scooter for adults. Now, it is on sale at ~30% off its original RRP, while its newer, yet slightly less powerful, EliteMax sibling is $100 off.

The Nothing Phone 2 is turning a year old next month, and Carl Pei, the CEO, has just talked about its successor. As per the video he posted on X, the company's next flagship phone is set for next year, and it will be all about AI.

CMF, Nothing's sub-brand, has hinted at plans to launch its first smartphone soon. It is called the CMF Phone 1 and comes with an orange chassis with a rotary dial.

The Hisense E7NQ QLED 4K smart TV is now available in Europe. The model comes in a wide range of sizes from 43-inch to 85-inch, with features like Dolby Vision, Game Mode Plus and Amazon Alexa voice commands. As expected, the device is cheaper than the new U7NQ Mini LED TV, which offers several upgrades.

The XMG EVO 14 and EVO 15 laptops have gone official with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H/Ryzen 7 8845HS CPUs and up to 96 GB of RAM. The smaller EVO 14 starts at less than €1,000 ($1,087.49), while the larger EVO 15 costs less than €1,100 for the base configuration (prices inclusive of Value Added Tax).

More specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra appear to have leaked in screenshots of the Samsung website. The images reveal information about the smartwatch's size, colorways, brightness, and battery capacity. Plus, the pictures indicate ways the Ultra will differ from the Watch7.

Leaked screenshots that appear to show a version of Samsung’s website have revealed more details about the upcoming Galaxy Watch7. Specifications, such as the size, colors, brightness, and battery life, were all shown in the images. Plus, rumors of a smaller processor seem to have been confirmed.

A new Anker Nebula projector, the Capsule Air, appears to have leaked. The model was seen in a video shared on social media, showing a white cylindrical device described as the world’s smallest Google TV projector. Leaked details suggest that, though they share a similar design, the projector will have several differences from the older Capsule 3 launched late last year.

The Beelink EQ13 is a new mini PC that comes with one of two optional Intel processors. The system contains a quiet cooling solution and is equipped with an internal power supply unit. The range of ports is also quite decent.

The Armor 700 is a fast and robust SSD from Lexar that can be used in a variety of scenarios, including as Apple ProRes storage and thus as a storage medium for film recordings. The device is compatible with various platforms and encryption is possible.

The Apple Watch can now display blood glucose readings directly if a compatible CGM system is used. The new function is currently still limited to certain users and means that blood glucose readings can also be done without a smartphone.

At Computex 2024, Acer briefly showed off two new additions to the Swift 14 Copilot+ family powered by Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 300 SoCs. The chassis is identical to what we've seen previously with the Snapdragon X Elite variant, but Acer is keeping mum on specifications and pricing for now.

Apple's M2-powered MacBook Air from 2022 is currently on sale at Amazon for 17% off, dropping it to its lowest price ever. This sale is for the base model (8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD), although the version with 512 GB of storage is only $30 more than its lowest-ever price.

Tesla's insistence to only use the Vision camera set for its automatic wipers while on Autopilot brought a number of complaints about erratic behavior that won't be easy to fix. Tesla will now rely on driver input to improve their sensitivity to rain.

PPSSPP, the PSP emulator, is back on the App Store after it was removed last week. While the standard version of PPSSPP was removed, the Gold version remained, despite the fact that it is entirely the same as the base version of the app.

A typically reliable leaker has now outlined some of the key features of the upcoming vanilla Xiaomi 15 smartphone. Disappointingly, however, it appears the premium phone will be an incremental upgrade on the Xiaomi 14.

Japanese billionaire Yusaka Maezawa has cancelled his planned moon trip on board a SpaceX Starship, blaming persistent delays in the rocket's development which he did not anticipate. Originally announced in 2018 with an expected launch date in 2023, the 'dearMoon' project faced indefinite postponement last November.