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Against the trend of rising prices, electricity from wind is costing less and less. Numerous other factors make offshore plants particularly attractive, also in combination with nuclear power.

The Colorful Colorfire MEOW gaming laptop series launched in China in February this year. Now, it's making an international debut, with the brand showcasing the MEOW R15 and MEOW R16 at Computex 2024. As for the highlights, both pack the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, can be equipped with up to Nvidia 4070, and have high refresh rate displays.

Metal-air batteries require a highly complex structure. This is not the case with the new variant with high power density and efficiency, which owes its function to a new type of material.

Unleashed yesterday, FreeBSD 14.1 is the second release of the stable/14 branch. Available for multiple architectures, from servers and desktops to embedded platforms, it comes with improvements to the sound subsystem, upgraded versions of OpenZFS, Clang/LLVM, OpenSSH, and more.

A new Panasonic Lumix GH7 leak claims that the upcoming premium M4/3 camera will be priced at $2,200 in the US. There is also talk of 5.8K open gate video recording and internal ProRes RAW recording, while leaked images reveal a nearly identical body to the outgoing GH6.

One-Netbook is preparing to release its second gaming handheld of the month after the ONEXPLAYER X1 Ryzen Edition. This time, the company has turned its attention to ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini, a smaller version of the ONEXPLAYER X1 Ryzen Edition that packs the same AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU and will start at $799 globally.

Asus showed off the ExpertBook P5 at Computex 2024 based on Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake platform. According to Asus, the ExpertBook P5 is built on a triple AI foundation that also augments some of the security features of the laptop.

Corsair has expanded its Xeneon series with the Xeneon 34WQHD240-C, the third monitor announced so far with Samsung's latest 34-inch QD-OLED panel. Unlike previous examples, the Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C combines an 1800R curvature with a 1440p resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate.

The latest Steam Survey highlights Full HD as the most popular display resolution, with over 58% of the total. At the same time, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 is the most popular video card, accounting for roughly 6% of the total. The most popular multi-monitor resolution is 3,840 x 1,080, with slightly less than 58%.

The very comfortable Bose headphones have been on the market since 2021, but thanks to a steep discount, the noise-cancelling QuietComfort 45 are still an excellent choice for bargain hunters who are looking for a decent pair of over-ears.

ESR has refreshed its kit for charging several Apple devices at the same time with the new Qi2 wireless standard. Its folding design allows for potentially enhanced portability, and also supports an innovative detachable puck for "4x faster" Watch charging. It has made its debut on Amazon and elsewhere with some potentially attractive discounts - some more so than others.

A new leak has now thrown more light on the upcoming OnePlus 13. Supposedly, the next-gen OnePlus flagship will swap out two of the camera sensors on the OnePlus 12, with the ultra-wide camera getting a higher-res sensor.

Samsung has finally decided to discontinue support for multiple smartwatches. Not only do affected models still have a relatively long support period ahead of them, but they will also not become unusable after official support does come to an end.

Huawei has now released the MatePad 11.5"S globally. Available with or without a detachable keyboard, the Huawei MatePad 11.5"S comes with various gifts at launch, including a M-Pencil 3rd Generation stylus.

The OXS Thunder Lite purports to deliver the "X-space Virtual Surround" tech necessary for convincing FPS gaming or content consumption in a relatively compact package thanks to a new Bass Pipe design. It also supports a range of connectivity options, comes with its own remote control and can be snapped up for just under $100 at present.

Hisense has launched the U8NQ, a Mini LED ULED 4K TV, in Europe. 65-inch and 75-inch models are on sale, appearing to come with a solar charging remote. Compared to the U7NQ, the U8NQ is brighter and offers a lower input lag for gaming. Other features include support for Dolby Vision and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.

Huawei is bringing its first-ever flexible OLED display ultrabook to a new region today (June 5, 2024). Its pricing and availability for the European market has been revealed alongside that of the (also OLED and Intel Core Ultra-powered) Matebook 14, as well as introductory deals and offers that include a free tablet in some cases.

Anker's new Bluetooth speaker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is now available in stores. The party speaker boasts 140 W and BassUp 2.0, promises rich sound and up to 20 hours of playtime and also has a built-in LED light show.

Frore Systems once again showed the converted system at Computex. Two Airjet Mini Slim cool an iPad Pro 12.9 of the latest generation. Frore System also showcased the reference design for cooling AI systems from Nvidia as well as a finished product for harsh environments.

At Nvidia, gamers can currently secure free access to the Xbox Game Pass for 3 months and play AAA titles such as Diablo 4, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II or Lords of the Fallen for free. The only requirements are an Nvidia account and a PC of the GeForce GTX 10 series or higher.

Xiaomi has listed the TV Max 100 on its global website. The 4K UHD model is said to have full-array local dimming and support for Dolby Vision. Other features include 4K 120Hz MEMC for gaming, an HDMI 2.1 port and Android TV OS with Google Assistant voice commands and Chromecast.

It seems that one of Samsung's many regional subsidiaries has released the first render images of the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6. Advertised with Galaxy AI like the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 successors also look more angular than their predecessors, among other design changes.

The 2024 Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 9 has been discounted to new lows with a reduction of $300 for both the Core Ultra 5 125U and Core Ultra 7 155U variants. The price cuts make the laptops really good options for folks who want to spend as little as possible on a 2-in-1 convertible daily driver with decent specifications.

The ExpertBook BR1104CGA budget educational laptop from Asus impresses with long battery life, as well as silent and cool operation. It might not be the fastest educational laptop out there, but it offers a good price / performance ratio at sub-400 EUR.

In addition to the three new games that receive day-one optimizations and the eight new G-Sync Compatible displays, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver software package labeled 555.99 and released yesterday also comes with optimal settings for three titles. Alongside it, the Nvidia app receives a new beta update.

Alongside GPD, Acemagic is also showcasing a dual-screen laptop in Computex 2024. Called Acemagic Z1A, it comes with a standard notebook design but has a secondary screen that you can hide when you don’t need it. Besides the two screens, it can be equipped with an Intel Core i7 1265U or i7 1255U, supports two M.2 SSDs, features LPDDR4 3200 MHz memory, and weighs 1.8 KG.

The Oukitel BT80, a rugged smartwatch, is now on sale in North America and the EU. The model is said to last for up to 100 days thanks to a 1,000mAh battery. Other features include health-metric tracking, Bluetooth calling and a compass app. Plus, customers are currently offered a discount at Amazon.

Amazfit has revealed additional features on the way to Cheetah, Falcon and T-Rex Ultra smartwatch users in the forthcoming Zepp OS 3.5 update. The first wave of features was unveiled in a beta program announcement. The latest selection includes tools for hikers, cyclists and nighttime use.

ADATA, best known for selling PC components such as SSD and memory modules, introduced its first gaming handheld, XPG Nia. It brings a good number of unique features, which include user-upgradable RAM and a "circular computing" design that allows users to build cases and accessories.

Around 15,000 Mercedes-Benz EVs have been recalled in the US due to faulty battery management software. The recall affects models like the 2023 and above Benz EQE, the EQS, and the EQS SUV, to name a few. Owners of the affected cars will be notified starting next month.

As a direct consequence of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Google Play alternative Aptoide is now ready to take on iOS as well. The closed launch will take place tomorrow, and new users will need an invitation to join. Between 500 and 1,000 daily invites will be issued in the first stage.

The PocketBook Verse Pro Color is a new versatile e-reader with a color E Ink screen that is specially protected against water damage. A number of other unique features, such as smart lighting, are also on board.

The Raspberry Pi can now be used with an AI kit, which is designed to offer high computing power for AI acceleration. A fast port for data transfer is also on board.

The Offone was supposed to be a minimalist smartphone with an e-ink display that completely dispensed with cameras or distracting social media apps. Instead, the device was intended to run essential features ranging from telephony to a maps app.

ROG Mjolnir is intended to provide an uninterrupted supply of portable power, as the gigantic power bank in the shape of a hammer is supposedly able to supply a gaming tower with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 with power for a whole hour.

YouTube's resident mobile device destruction expert has plated a Tesla Cybertruck in $60,000 worth of 24 karate gold in his latest video on Tesla's controversial electric pickup truck. The gold electroplating process required moderate disassembly and copious amounts of pink goop.

Softbank has unveiled an AI to alleviate customer harassment of call center staff by softening angry customer voices during calls. The AI automatically replaces threatening, angry, and abusive-sounding speech with a gentler, calmer version. This technology helps protect the mental state of call center staff under ever stricter employee work regulations.

Garmin has quietly rolled out a new update for the Fenix 7 series and its peers. The update arrives as Software Version 17.23 with apparent bug fixes and replaces the short-lived Software Version 17.23 that introduced dozens of changes for Garmin's flagship smartwatches.

Cooler Master has introduced the Mini-X mini PC, powered by Intel's Core Ultra series processors and up to 64 GB of DDR5-5600 memory. Although the mini PC packs a vapor chamber cooler, it lacks support for internal discrete GPUs. OCuLink is also absent from the otherwise healthy list of ports, making it rely solely on the Arc iGPU for graphics performance.

Gotion, a Chinese battery manufacturer whose largest shareholder is Volkswagen, has presented remarkable progress in fast charging. There are also reports on energy density, durability and new factories.

According to a reliable source on Twitter, the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup will feature remarkably thin bezels, thinner than that of any other smartphone on the market. When fitted with the previously rumored larger displays, the upcoming iPhone Pro lineup might sport a drool-worthy screen-to-body ratio.

As a fuel - especially for large machines - hydrogen is likely to be of central importance in the future. However, its production is costly or dirty, something that biowaste could change abruptly.

The 512 GB variant of Google Pixel 7 Pro is on sale on Amazon-owned Woot. It's available in all colorways, and you can make one of them yours for just $469.99, which is a massive discount from its regular $1099 tag. While the Android is certainly a bit dated now, it's still more than good enough for most.

Garmin claims to have resolved a bug that appeared to affect almost all units of one of its more popular smartwatches. The company has also introduced a new software update with more changes aimed at improving system stability and the Connect IQ experience, among other refinements.

As part of a three-year strategic partnership, Hitachi will use Microsoft solutions to accelerate the growth of the Lumada business, which currently employs no less than 270,000 people. Hitachi will integrate Microsoft's training into its own to refine the advanced AI skills of over 50,000 "GenAI Professionals" as the tech industry enters a new era.

There are a good number of reasons why many Windows 10 haven’t upgraded to Windows 11 yet. One of them is the classic File Explorer. While a previously known method to access it on the new operating system required a registry edit or a third-party tool, a user on Reddit has found a much simpler way.

Anker has launched the Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports, GaN) following leaks earlier this year. The charging accessory is now available at Amazon US and could launch in Europe soon. The product offers a range of USB ports and can provide dual 100W outputs, allowing you to charge two laptops simultaneously.

OnePlus continues to tease the release of its first OnePlus 12 refresh on social media. While the device is not ready to purchase just yet, the company has at least now confirmed pricing details.

It seems that Samsung could be launching the Galaxy Watch FE much sooner than previous leaks suggested. The same leaker has revealed the pricing of the first Galaxy Watch Fan Edition too.

Samsung has finally released the G80SD, the latest version of the Odyssey OLED G8. A foil to other 4K and 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitors sold by the likes of ASUS, Dell, Gigabyte and MSI, the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) will initially be sold with a $300 gift card in some markets and a free pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds in others.