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Cristiano Amon has formally introduced the Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chipsets during the company's "PC Reborn" Computex 2024 keynote speech. The series features a custom NPU touted to deliver the potential of their signature Microsoft Copilot+ "experiences". Qualcomm's CEO also officially unveiled some Oryon CPU performance gains compared to rival platforms such as Apple M and Intel Core Ultra.

Xiaomi has announced a new wireless speaker. Simply called the Redmi Bluetooth speaker, it brings a "2-unit acoustic configuration" that promises to deliver "clear, bright, and powerful" audio. It also features an IP67 rating, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 5-hour battery life. The launch is set for June 14 in China at CNY 129 (around $18).

Gigabyte is offering new pre-built PCs that allow everyone from students to professionals perform their own AI training and inference from the comfort of their homes. Dubbed AI TOP PCs, these pre-builts come with chosen Gigabyte components and can scale from 8 billion param models up to 236 billion, all while running off a typical house wall socket.

It seems that MSI is working towards delivering a refresh of its Claw gaming handhelds. Arriving less than six months after its initial release, the new MSI Claw will retain existing hardware like a 7-inch display and an Intel Meteor Lake processor.

According to new reports, MSI has turned its attention to a second-generation Claw gaming handheld, less than six months after releasing its inaugural model. Allegedly arriving as the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus, the device will sport a larger display and Intel Lunar Lake processors, among other changes from the current MSI Claw A1M.

The name "G-Assist" is probably still familiar to many gamers from an April Fool's joke that Nvidia made in 2017. Almost 7 years later, a new AI assistant has emerged that can be really useful for gamers.

Xiaomi is edging towards officially releasing a successor to the popular Redmi 12 4G. Although the company has not revealed the Redmi 13 4G yet, a retailer has detailed the device's full specifications, as well as its European launch pricing and the design changes from last year's Redmi 12 4G.

As per @体验more on Weibo, the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro will feature a 3x telephoto camera and ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Both are upgrades over the predecessor. The tipster has also hinted at a price increase, which matches with previous reports on Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 devices.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Magnetic Power Bank 5000mAh 7.5W, which is now on sale in China. The model allows you to charge two devices simultaneously via a MagSafe wireless charging pad and a USB-C port. Other features of the portable accessory include pass-through charging and NTC temperature monitoring.

Baseus is now selling the recently launched Blade 2 ultra slim power bank in some EU countries. The portable accessory allows you to charge two devices simultaneously via USB-C ports, offering up to 65W output. Other features include a built-in LED display and app-based monitoring and controls.

The latest ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with a Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU and an RTX 4060 laptop GPU has slid down to a new historic low price following a significant 19% discount on the list price. The discounted price presents an excellent opportunity to purchase one of the best Windows devices on the market.

Tesla's electric vehicles are going to chime in when it is time to replace the filter that cleans the air before it enters the car's cabin.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi A3x, a stripped-back version of this year's Redmi A3. Arriving in three colours, the Xiaomi Redmi A3x runs Android 14 on its 90 Hz display, which measures 6.71-inches across.

The Egret Ey! e-scooter series designed in collaboration with Yadea has been unveiled. At the top of the range is the Ey! 1, a suspension model which is said to offer up to 65km (~40 miles) range. Plus, the electric scooter's motor generates up to 1,512W power, though its speed is restricted.

The Asus ProArt lineup is getting its first taste of ARM goodness with the new ProArt PZ13 detachable Copilot+ PC. The ProArt PZ13 HT5306 sports a 3K Asus Lumina OLED panel and is powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Series chips. The PZ13 emphasizes on portability with its ultra-slim 9 mm thickness and 0.85 kg weight.

7Links has launched the Dual Lens Wi-Fi Pan Tilt IP Camera IPC-505.duo, which is now on sale at Pearl in various EU countries. The smart security camera’s two cameras, one of which can pan and tilt, allow you to keep tabs on a large area. Other features include color night vision, an intercom and a micro SD card slot.

Asus is introducing a convertible ProArt at Computex 2024, the ProArt PX13. The new ProArt PX13 is a Copilot+ PC with a Pantone-validated 3K OLED panel and is powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 Strix Point APUs and dGPU options up to the RTX 4070.

Unico has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its Neo PS1 smart projector, offering backers a discount on the new model. The compact device has multiple projection modes and an auto-focus tool. However, you might want to consider a few factors before pledging to the campaign.

The Asus ZenBook S16 has been officially announced with AMD's new Ryzen AI processors, a 3K OLED screen, two USB 4.0 ports and a 76 Wh battery.

Asus has offered a new AMD-powered variant for its ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop. It can now be configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 370 HX processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card.

The Asus ROG Delta II gaming headset has been announced with 50 mm titanium drivers, tri-mode connectivity and up to 110 hours of battery life. Asus has also shown off its new Wi-Fi 7 router, the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000.

The new ASUS TUF Gaming A14 and A16 gaming laptops have gone official at Computex 2024. Both the 14-inch and the 16-inch machines bring AMD’s next-gen Ryzen AI processors, new designs, better cooling, and more upgradability options. On the graphics side, the TUF 14 and TUF 16 rock NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 GPUs.

ASUS has now updated the 2024 Vivobook S 14 (M5406), S 15 (M5506), and S 16 (M5606) laptops with the latest AMD Ryzen AI processors. Previously, the laptops topped out at the Ryzen 9 8945HS. Aside from this spec bump, everything else seemingly remains the same with OLED displays, LPDDR5X-memory, and more.

Asus is launching an AMD Ryzen AI 300 Strix Point Zen 5 powered ProArt P16 at Computex 2024. The new ProArt P16 is a Copilot+ PC focused on AI workflows with 50 TOPS performance from the AMD Ryzen AI 300 NPU alone while continuing to offer ProArt goodies such as the 4K OLED touchscreen and an Asus DialPad built into the touchpad.

The OnePlus Pad 2 was tipped to make its debut in the coming months, likely as a rebadge of the OPPO Pad 3. Both premium tablets, as well as the OnePlus Watch 3, OnePlus Buds3, and OPPO Enco X3 now seem to have been postponed, however.

Innovative Eyewear has launched its Eddie Bauer smart glasses collection powered by ChatGPT. Simply speaking “Lucyd” will allow wearers to ask ChatGPT questions and hear answers over the four built-in speakers. Users can also take calls and control apps using the smart glasses while connected to their phones over Bluetooth connections from up to 100 feet away (30 meters).

Renault's Ampere EV division is currently hard at work developing an affordable electric Twingo to compete with Chinese EV brands. After a deal with VW soured, Renault has partnered with a Chinese firm for the Twingo EV and to learn how to produce cheap EVs.

AMD is reducing the footprint of the Radeon Pro W7900 at Computex 2024. Called the Radeon Pro Dual Slot, the new GPU takes up only two PCIe slots compared to three in the previous iteration. This allows for the use of more GPUs in parallel for accelerating professional workloads and AI inferencing. AMD is also updating the ROCm stack to 6.1, adding Ubuntu 22.04 support.

AMD has announced its new Zen 5-based desktop CPUs along with a new X870E/X870 motherboards. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X is up to 56% faster than the Core i9-14900K and offers up to a 35% IPC uplift over Zen 4.

AMD has unveiled its next generation of laptop processors, complete with a new naming scheme. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 390 and Ryzen AI 9 365 come with AMD's new Zen 5 CPU cores and a Radeon 800M series iGPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT and Ryzen 7 5800XT are AMD's newest CPUs. They're based on the last-gen AM4 platform and use Zen 3 CPU cores.

The Ulefone Armor 25T Pro is a new rugged smartphone that comes with a night vision camera, thermal imaging and 5G support at a very affordable price.

The rugged Garmin inReach Mini 2 global satellite communicator is now priced $100 off MSRP in a rare Amazon discount. The Mini 2 lets users to text anyone in the world, navigate GPS waypoints, and call for help during SOS distress emergencies while out in the boonies.

The early-2023 Razer Blade 16 offers high-end specs, including a 24-core i9-13950HX and an RTX 4090, along with an excellent display boasting superb color accuracy and brightness. However, thermal and power constraints limit its performance, especially during sustained workloads. Currently, it is available at its lowest-ever price on Amazon US, making it more affordable than ever.

Acer is building upon its SpatialLabs 3D ecosystem with the launch of the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera, a compact weatherproof camera that can not just capturing stereoscopic photos and videos but also supports 3D livestreaming and video conferencing. The camera features a weatherproof body and selfie mirror, and will be available in Q3 of this year for $549.

The Nova 12 Lite was the only member of Huawei's 2023 premium mid-range smartphone series to be 4G/LTE-only, and had the aging Qualcomm Snapdragon processor to prove it. Its successor, however, is now tipped to have the same kind of 5G processor as its vanilla, Pro and possibly Ultra counterparts. Then again, it might also be stuck with last-gen charging tech.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 is thought to be the first device of its premium foldable line to lose its status as a Samsung flagship to a new Ultra variant in 2024. Now, more tantalizing signs of this new, allegedly top-end Android handset may have surfaced courtesy of a leak that also hints at confirmed international availability for the upcoming smartphone.

The iPad Pro 11 (2024) brings some innovations such as a modern tandem OLED display and the very fast Apple M4 processor. But does this really make the premium tablet a good buy for everyone? We tell you in this summary of our test results.

ICECO asserts that its new APL35 is ready for summer as the most portable dual-zone chiller on Indiegogo right now. It is touted as being far lighter than rivals such as the EcoFlow Glacier while delivering a wider range of cooling for about the same amount of food thanks to SECOP Nano compressor technology.

Instead of replacing coal with hydrogen, the direct route promises to be much more efficient. You would only need enough mirrors to capture sufficient sunlight, which has hardly been practical up to now. A new material is now set to change this.

The much-awaited Asus ROG Ally X has been fully unveiled. As the company previously announced, this is more of a refresh to the non-X variant, and it comes with some key improvements, including a higher amount of RAM, more storage, a larger battery, and some refinements to the design. It costs $799, and the preorder for the new gaming handheld starts today.

Xiaomi has revealed a new smartwatch, the MiTu S1, which is now available in China. The watch offers dual cameras, quickly detaching from the wristband to allow you to take photos. Other features include GPS positioning, tracking health metrics like heart rate, and 4G support.

DARPA has released its deepfake detection tools developed in its Semantic Forensics program to counter AI threats. Nearly two dozen tools help detect deepfake photos and videos as well as AI-generated text and voice. Collaborative AI FORCE challenges released every four weeks encourage public researchers to help develop innovative solutions to the generative AI threat.

Google has a good track record of not being able to keep its unreleased phones secret for long. The Pixel 9 series isn’t an exception in this regard. Previously, we had detailed images of the upcoming phones, and now, the Tensor G4 benchmark results are out. As per the benchmarks, the new SoC won’t offer a big performance jump from its predecessor.

The D11 is a new and compact PC with a powerful APU from AMD. The model allows for the connection of an external graphics card, making the system ideal for video gaming. The mini PC is available in different models.

Blackview is offering a new smartphone in the Oscal Pilot 2, which comes with two screens and two LEDs and is said to be particularly suitable for use in demanding conditions.

Launched in 2022, the Dell XPS 13 9315 is a little dated now. However, the top-end variant of the laptop with Intel Core i7 1250U still has what it takes to keep you productive and entertained while you’re on the go. It’s now much cheaper than at launch, with the current sale making it drop to $799.

The maxed-out ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 is a fantastic choice for users who need a copious amount of RAM and a high-resolution OLED screen, especially since Lenovo is now granting a huge discount on a refurbished unit of this well-equipped workstation laptop.

Nano-texture glass is a new optional extra touted to eliminate glare from the screen of a new iPad Pro while retaining image accuracy and quality. It is available in the new flagship tablet's top-end 13-inch variant, and also its 11-inch alternative. Can the smaller, thicker version do any better than its larger, slimmer sibling in a new bend-test video?

Samsung has made a support page live for an unreleased Galaxy Watch with model number SM-R861. It’s the same model that was previously spotted on FCC and TRDA, and it matches the model numbers of the Watch 4 series. This new smartwatch is said to be the upcoming Galaxy Watch FE, but it could also launch as Watch 4 (2024).