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Vivo has augmented its V30 series of mid-range smartphones - just not in India as might be expected. Instead, the line's new SE 5G variant is destined for the Latin American market as its latest "Modern Design" smartphone. Its 120Hz display, attractive textured "Eco-Fiber Leather" finish and up-to-date SoC are contrasts to its budget internals.

According to new reports, the so-called Nintendo Switch 2 could prove more powerful in docked mode than previous rumours suggested. Unsurprisingly, the next-generation console will be unable to maintain its docked performance in handheld mode, though.

Asus launches two new routers within its TUF series. With these, the manufacturer is targeting video gamers. Users should not only benefit from a fast and wireless connection but high-performance wired networks are also supported depending on the model version.

In May, Microsoft is taking it easy with new additions to Xbox Game Pass. There are only four new games until May 14, but they are convincing: an AAA game from 2013, a popular indie title, and a new release that will be included in the gaming subscription right at its launch.

OnePlus has announced a Mother's Day sale with deals such as $70 off its new premium mid-range flagship the 12R. The OEM's first-gen foldable smartphone has an even better discount in North America; meanwhile, the brand is hinting at an intriguing offer on the same device on the European market.

AnTuTu has published its latest performance lists, consisting of the top 10 flagship and mid-range phones that performed the best throughout April. Like last month, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 dominates the new flagship list. The first phone on the list with MediaTek Dimensity 9300, on the other hand, has the fifth spot. As for the mid-range list, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is still going strong.

OpenELM, the newly-released family of gen AI models from Apple, is now available on Hugging Face. Using a maximum of 3 billion parameters or less, these models are the smallest and most efficient available – optimal for powering generative AI features on the iPhone 16 series.

According to a new report, Google will not be bringing any charging upgrades to its Pixel 7a successor. While the Pixel 8a was rumoured to support up to 27 W wired charging, it is now said to be topping out at 18 W 'fast' wired charging instead.

Google has now entered the launch month for the Pixel 8a, its final Pixel 8 release, before introducing up to four Pixel 9 smartphones this autumn. Reportedly, the Pixel 8a will cost even more than previously expected in Europe, unlike in North America. Google is said to be sweetening the deal with early launch discounts, though.

Vivo has begun teasing the release of the X100s and X100 Ultra, which it refers to as 'upcoming new X series products'. Likely arriving later this month sporting its new 'BlueImage' imaging engine, the pair can already be seen in a leaked render image that also contains a few camera clues about both devices.

The recently launched 55” Hisense U7N Series Mini-LED 4K QLED Google TV is now selling at a reduced price in the US. When it went on sale in mid-April, the new model was retailing for $799.99, a relatively low price for the feature set. The U7N is currently discounted at multiple retailers and comes with a free gift.

The $1 subscription offer for Starlink satellite Internet is available in select states with a monthly fee refund, while SpaceX has found a way to sell Starlink kits on the cheap.

Introduced at the end of January 2024, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is now $20 off on Amazon. However, this discount of just 8 percent is enough to bring the $249 list price down to the lowest level so far, allowing those interested to acquire this 105 W, 8-core, 16-thread desktop chip for just $229.

We recently had a leak on an upcoming Microsoft Xbox gaming handheld from Jez Corden, a reputed source for Xbox-related news. It suggested that the portable console is on track for a 2026 launch. Now, the company is fueling such rumors by sending out surveys asking what gaming handhelds the survey takers are using and whether they would consider buying another in the next five years.

The three-point turning abilities come with the newest Tesla software update, just as shown in the leaked Model 3 Performance test interface. Model Y needn't apply, though.

Philips Hue is pushing software version 1964061010 to the Hue Bridge. The latest update brings improvements to the smart home gadget, including a bug fix for an issue with some smart light connections. The company suggests that the device should receive the software automatically.

After revealing surprisingly strong data center sales in the first quarter, AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, also mentioned that the first Epyc Turin and Ryzen Strix samples are already reaching the company's partners. These Zen 5-based processors are expected to launch in the second half of 2024.

The RoboUP T1200Pro robot lawn mower is now available at Amazon in Germany and is expected to launch in another EU country soon. The model has several upgrades on the older T500P and T1000P devices, including greater lawn area coverage and improved RTK positioning, so you do not need a boundary wire.

Hisense launches new mini-LED TVs on the market. These will impress with extremely high brightness. Although not cheap, the new models are affordable for customers who demand high playback quality and operate a home cinema as a hobby, for example.

Electronic waste has become a growing problem, and researchers at the University of Washington may just have found a solution. The team has showcased new circuit boards that are almost 100% recyclable. These new PCBs (printed circuit boards) are made of vitrimers that turn into a jelly-like substance during recycling.

After being praised by the CEO of XPeng, another local competitor is now giving Tesla's FSD 12 autonomous driving feature high marks.

Los Angeles is launching AI Metro buses to automatically issue parking tickets to cars blocking bus routes. The AI buses are equipped with cameras to automatically identify illegally parked vehicles and will upload incriminating videos for human verification prior to court enforcement.

The Fujifilm X-T50 specifications and price have leaked, and they seem to indicate that Fuji's next “affordable” camera will come with both a substantial hardware upgrade and a significant price increase.

Ubisoft will be releasing Assassin's Creed Mirage for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, iPad Air and iPad Pro in a few weeks. The game will offer the full scope of the console version and can be tried out free of charge for 90 minutes, after which the full console price will apply.

The Beats Solo 4 are launching as the successor to the hugely popular Beats Solo 3, bringing with them a number of long overdue upgrades such as USB-C connectivity, Spatial Audio with head tracking and support for Google's Find My Device network.

SteelSeries is relaunching the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headphones, giving the headset a white housing and a comfort upgrade. The battery, which can be replaced in seconds, remains a unique selling point, while the company also promises console and PC compatibility.

Apple has presented its most affordable completely wireless earphones to date, the Beats Solo Buds, which are designed to impress with detailed sound. The particularly small charging case and special ventilation openings on the earphones are designed to ensure comfort, both in your pocket and in your ears.

Except the Pura 70 Ultra, Huawei Pura 70 smartphones are almost entirely made up of parts manufactured by Chinese firms according to a teardown analysis of the phones. Huawei’s Chinese supply chain for its flagship P70 series includes firms like OFILM, HNLens Technology, BOE, etc. With the company coming close to achieving full local production, it would be safe to say that Huawei has largely shrugged off the effects of the US sanctions.

MINISFORUM has released a new mini-PC powered by an Intel Alder Lake-H processor. Currently available as a pre-configured machine from $367, the MINISFORUM Venus Series NAB6 Lite shares many features with the more expensive NAB6 and NAB9.

The new Apple Pencil, expected to be launched in the upcoming May 7 event, will feature haptic feedback, according to a report by Mark Gurman. A separate, unconfirmed report also claims that the Apple Pencil will be supported on visionOS 2 with the Vision Pro headset.

The G16 7630 is currently on sale for $1,299 at Dell's official online store as the American PC maker has treated the Core i9-equipped gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 to a spicy discount of $600 or more than 30% relative to MSRP.

NVIDIA's usage of its AD103 GPU now extends beyond the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, GeForce RTX 4080 and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Without explanation, the company has begun offering a stripped-back form within some new GeForce RTX 4070 graphics cards.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, there is a 'strong possibility' that the upcoming OLED iPad Pro models will make the jump to Apple's M4 chip, skipping the M3 variant. This comes as a surprise to anyone familiar with Apple's usual upgrade cycle, but given the recent heat the company is facing from Qualcomm, a truly powerful M4 chip with enhanced AI capabilities might just be the saving grace that Apple silicon needs.

Xiaomi has launched the updated Redmi G27Q gaming monitor in China. Its pre-order price is CNY 899, around $124. The monitor features an IPS panel with a 2560x1440 pixels resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, AdaptiveSync, and 8-bit color depth.

According to a new report, Xiaomi has created a fourth Xiaomi 14 series model after the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Rather than arriving as the Xiaomi 14 Lite or Xiaomi 14 CIVI, the device is now rumoured to be arriving as the Xiaomi 14 SE instead.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9, launched earlier this year, is enjoying a generous $516 discount on the official store. With this deal in place, the gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-14650HX and Nvidia RTX 4060 is currently sitting at $1,313.99, which is a pretty good price.

Huawei has already refreshed the Watch GT 4 series, despite releasing initial models late last year. Nonetheless, a reliable leaker has detailed another new Watch GT 4 variant with a colour combination that has escaped the series until now.

If you are in the United States and are currently interested in buying a new Cheetah Pro or T-Rex Ultra, you might be best advised to hold off for a while, especially if you also want a Helio Ring to go with your new smartwatch. Amazfit is teasing some exclusive discount bundles to go live when it finally releases its inaugural smart ring to its latest market.

Doogee has introduced a new tablet running Android 14 with Widevine L1 certification. The Doogee T30SE also supports optional pen and keyboard accessories, as well as dual SIM connectivity and microSD card expansion.

AOC has introduced a new gaming monitor under its AGON PRO brand. Launching soon as the AGON PRO AG276UX, the monitor features a 4K resolution, a 160 Hz refresh rate and modern ports like HDMI 2.1.

The latest version of the ESR Magnetic Wireless Car Charger is backed to keep new (or upcoming) Android smartphones as stable while driving as a MagSafe-capable iPhone would be thanks to an upgrade to cutting-edge Qi2 charging technology. The accessory is rated to work just as fast as many wireless chargers for the home, and currently has a doubly discounted price on Amazon.

A Bilibili user has benchmarked what is almost certainly an early Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 reference device. It shows off some preliminary performance figures and most importantly, the CPU core layout and clock speeds.

ASUS has dropped various hints about unveiling its first Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered laptop. Seemingly inadvertently, it has revealed that it will put Qualcomm's new silicon to use within a new version of the Vivobook S 15 OLED, which is currently available with Intel Meteor Lake-H processors.

Godox' latest clip-on wireless audio recording system comes with dual long-range mics rated for "impressive" Hi-Res audio. Furthermore, the Magic XT1's 2-in-1 receiver has its own OLED display to help control and monitor its audio in real time. It also supports connectivity via 3.5mm jack and the USB Audio Class (UAC) standard.

HMD Global has introduced three new Nokia feature phones, all for under €100. Sporting modernised designs and USB Type-C connectivity, the Nokia 215 4G, Nokia 225 4G and Nokia 235 4G also support Bluetooth, microSD card expansion and Snake.

A X user has revealed how three generations of Exynos SoCs look like via detailed die shots. The Exynos 2100, Exynos 2200 and Exynos 2400 are radically different, indicating Samsung was constantly trying new designs to see what works best.

Baseus has announced an updated version of the "most popular" wireless earbuds it makes. The Bowie MA10s augment their immediate predecessors' hybrid ANC, "Oscar-Worthy" sound and "comfortable" build with in-demand features such as Immersive Spatial Audio Technology and a case capable of wireless charging. Nevertheless, they still stick to an introductory price of less than $40.

The team behind the Ring One smart ring have shared good news with crowdfunding campaign backers: the product has begun shipping. Customers should now have an estimated date to expect delivery, provided via a recent app update. The smart ring was unveiled in late 2023 as a health-tracking and contactless payment wearable.

Xiaomi has released another limited edition version of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G. Arriving as the World Champions Edition, the new model contains a limited edition design, plus UI changes and accessories that are not available with any other Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G configurations.

The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is now listed on Amazon in several European countries, and the smartwatch is already available to pre-order in the UK and Germany. The launch comes shortly after images of the wearable were leaked, showing the similarity of its design to the Apple Watch. Features of the new smartwatch include GPS, Bluetooth calling and heart rate tracking.