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AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) frame generation is slowly making its way to console games. Having debuted on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for consoles, the technology will soon be ported to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions of Immortals of Aveum through a free update.

New leaks from a typically reliable source have now surfaced, providing more insight into the dimensions of Samsung's upcoming flagship foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold6.

An idea that surfaced on Mozilla Connect > Ideas more than two years ago has finally became an actual feature in Firefox Nightly. Still in the "very rough proof-of-concept" stage, vertical tabs are now one step closer to becoming available for all Mozilla Firefox users. However, it is also possible that this won't happen anytime soon.

PVY purports to solve a number of last-gen e-bike problems with the new Libon, namely those related to awkward, heavy frames, motor noise, maintenance and range anxiety. The e-bike is equipped with an up-to-date carbon belt and a full-aluminum frame in order to address these issues, and also boasts a "multi-function" IPS display. Its single- and dual-battery SKUs are now available as crowdfunding rewards.

The Amazfit Cheetah Pro Kelvin Kiptum Commemorative Edition smartwatch has been announced. Proceeds from the sale of the limited edition wearable will be donated to the Kelvin Kiptum Foundation, alongside a further donation from Amazfit. The wearable’s design references the Kenyan flag and features the athlete’s signature.

Radxa is now selling two new single-board computers (SBCs) to rival the Raspberry 5. Available as the Rock 5C and Rock 5C Lite, the pair start at under $30 and $50, respectively, and can be configured with 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM or 32 GB in the case of the more powerful Rock 5C.

Peerless-AV touts its latest Neptune-series TV as the ideal screen to install in one's patio, lobby or restaurant. The Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV is rated to withstand extreme temperatures and withstand dust, rain or even snow to stay bright and clear all year round. It is powered by LG's UI for TVs and comes with a free "commercial-grade" wall mount.

ASUS has now released the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED across Europe and the UK. Starting at £1,599.99 and €1,899, respectively, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) comes with a 75 Wh battery, a 120 Hz display and up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor.

Apple has released the first taste of iOS 17.5. Distributed as iOS 17.5 Beta 1, the update contains several changes from iOS 17.4 builds, including the option of installing apps from developer websites.

Lepro claims that its new RGB lighting effect aren't just smart - they're AI-generated, too. Their "first-of-its-kind" LightGPM technology is touted as capable of learning to adjust and adapt in response to a user's voice or even their facial expression to create the most "precise" mood lighting around. The new LED Wall Lights, Neon Rope Lights and LED Strip Lights are also rated to sync with other devices for seamless, intuitive control and smart home integration.

Eight new games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass by April 16 - in addition to various indie titles, one AAA game and two brand new games that will be available in the Game Pass from the day of release.

DJI has revealed details of yet another launch event. Scheduled to take place before it releases the Avata 2, the launch event is expected to serve as a showcase for DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro camera gimbals.

Various leakers have shared new details about the DJI Avata 2, the company's first FPV drone since 2022. Not only have the leakers revealed product specifications, but they have also outlined launch pricing for the drone itself and its Fly More Combo packages.

Mobvoi is rolling out new software, bringing Wear OS 3 to the TicWatch Pro 3 LTE and TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra LTE smartwatches. Some users tested the update earlier this year, and it follows the release of Wear OS 3 software to other Mobvoi wearables. The company has provided a guide instructing customers how to install the update.

The Xiaoxin Pad Plus Comfort Edition is a tablet that prioritizes reading comfort and comes with an eight-core chip and four speakers.

Samsung is now selling the QLED 4K Q80D TV in the US; pricing has also been revealed in Europe. The 2024 model has a direct LED backlight with Quantum HDR+ and the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor. Available in five sizes, most versions have a 100Hz/120Hz refresh rate with a maximum HDMI input rate of 4K@120Hz.

A new Samsung battery certification appears to have revealed the battery capacity for the company's Galaxy Watch5 Pro successor. Arriving as either the Galaxy Watch7 Pro or Galaxy Watch7 Ultra with the model number SM-L700 and SM-L705, the smartwatch is slated to combine a near 600 mAh battery with a 50% more power efficient chipset.

Motorola has officially presented the Edge 50 Pro as the first entry in the Edge 50 series. Equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and a 144 Hz pOLED display that outputs at 1220p, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro also has a 50 MP f/1.4 primary camera supported by OIS and a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 125 W wired and 50 W wireless charging for the equivalent of $383.

The popular Beats Solo3 on-ear headphones are finally set to get a successor after almost eight years, as an extensive leak reveals the Beats Solo4, which will finally get a USB-C port, alongside audio upgrades and a longer battery life.

How often has it been charged, how long will it last and what can be done to repair the battery in an electric car? In future, a comprehensive document for every major battery will provide information on this - and more.

The IKEA JETSTRÖM LED wall light panel has arrived in Europe. The new smart light is wirelessly dimmable and offers white and colored lighting. The product has a range of control options, including a remote control or the IKEA Home smart app, which offers various smart home platform integrations.

According to new reports, Apple is expected to end software support for certain iPads and Apple Watches later this year with the release of iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11. By contrast, there should be some good news for those who continue to use older iPhones.

The Philips Hue update version 5.14.0 for iOS and Android apps is now available. The software returns interactive widgets to Apple devices, with options to display them in three spaces. Also noted in the change log are new features for Friends of Hue switches and a faster way to save scene changes.

The Xiaomi SU7 Max EV appears to not only be faster than the similarly priced Tesla Model 3 Highland but also has a noticeably better range according to real-world tests conducted by a Chinese media outlet. The results are a good sign for Xiaomi’s EV since the company envisions it as a competitor to the likes of Porsche Tycan and Audi e-Tron GT.

Solid-state battery developer Tailan used manganese in the cathode and other technology breakthroughs to create cells that offer the highest energy density of any current lithium battery.

Google's revised design language can be seen in a new concept video of the Pixel 9. Highlighted in four colours, the Google Pixel 9 is expected to sport a new camera housing, as well as a flat frame and more rounded corners like the current iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.

The world’s top semiconductor foundry TSMC is temporarily offline after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan. Nine people have been confirmed dead, over 1,000 injured, and multiple buildings toppled. TSMC fabrication plants have sustained damage, although minor. Key EUV lithography and chip production machines are undamaged.

Xiaomi will debut a new series later this month, with the Redmi Turbo 3 set to arrive with flagship performance and features. The phone, expected to launch globally as the Poco F6, has now been spotted on Geekbench, delivering CPU scores that slightly edge out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

In a recent email to developers, Meta has given details about how the support for the original Quest VR headset will be cut off. The email also outlines information about the future of the headset.

Hungarian researchers have demonstrated the Lifeward ReStore Exo-Suit exoskeleton to improve stroke patients walking ability better than traditional rehabilitation. Traditional rehabilitation cannot stabilize and move the foot properly, so patients often continue having poor gait.

Reports claim the Fujifilm X100VI, X-S20, and Instax Wide 300 are unavailable for order in Japan as the Japanese company struggles to keep up with intense demand and a constrained supply chain.

The AMD-powered ThinkPad Z16 features the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H, a beautiful chassis, a 400-nit IPS display with full sRGB color space coverage as well as a reasonable amount of memory. On sale for 74% off the official list price, the 16-inch Lenovo laptop is arguably worth a look.

Released by eHelp Corporation as RoboDemo more than two decades ago, today's Adobe Captivate was also a Macromedia product between 2004 and 2006. In 2022, Adobe Captivate switched to a subscription-only model. Now, version 12.3 arrives with new features in the export/import area, image editing, accesibility enchancements, and more.

Acer is preparing to release a new curved gaming monitor sporting a Gen 2 QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display. Operating at 1440p and 240 Hz with an 1800R and 49-inch display size, the Acer Predator X49 X will go toe to toe with the Philips Evnia 49M2C8900 and RedMagic Realm when it launches.

Huawei looks set to release a new special edition version of its Watch 4 Pro smartwatch in China. Rumors suggest that a Space Exploration Edition of the wearable is on the way offering a new red and metallic gray design. Leaked images provide some details about the watch, which is expected to have similar features to the standard model.

A Lenovo laptop with an “83ED” codename previously showed up on Geekbench with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite X1E78100 CPU. Now, another listing has popped up, but this time, the system is codenamed “4810UV0100.” It has the same processor as the last listing, but the new one shows better performance scores.

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 price has dropped by a considerable 21% at Best Buy. The price reduction makes the machine an enticing option owing to its latest Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, 16 GB of memory, 512 GB storage, and a 14-inch AMOLED display.

The ZPG A1 Unicorn is now orderable globally after its debut late last year. Equipped with a 4-inch display that has a 1:1 aspect ratio, the ZPG A1 Unicorn should be about as powerful as recent smartphones like Tecno Spark 20 Pro Plus or Xiaomi POCO M6 Pro thanks to a 6 nm octa-core chipset.

Tecno has started to roll the latest Camon-series smartphones out today (April 2, 2024). The Camon 30, 30 5G and 30 Pro 5G are all 50MP selfie camera smartphones with 5,000mAh batteries with 70W Ultra Charging, although only the 30 Pro 5G has a 50MP OIS Steady Night Portrait rear camera. The Camon 30 also benefits from an OLED display with a premium 144Hz refresh rate.

Garmin has begun rolling out a new feature to many of its current-generation smartwatches. Distributed through Garmin Connect rather than a firmware update, the new feature is related to tracking energy and recovery levels.

OnePlus has confirmed when it will start selling its next mid-range smartphone. Released in a few days, the device sports a Sony LYT600 camera sensor, a 120 Hz display and a large battery capacity that go from 0-100% in just 29 minutes thanks to 100 W wired charging technology.

The ADO Air Carbon folding e-bike will soon begin crowdfunding at Indiegogo. The new model has a carbon frame and front fork, weighing 12.5kg (~27.6 lbs). Other features of the electric bicycle include a Bafang motor, up to 100 km (~60 miles) assistance range and a smart connect module for GPS tracking.

Asus has revealed a portable power station for gamers called the ROG MJOLNIR. Inspired by the Norse mythology, the unit features a design similar to the Thor's hammer. It even has a handle that can presumably double as a light source. The company didn't go much into the details, but Asus assured it's not an April Fools' joke.

Mobvoi is rolling out updates for the TicWatch E3, TicWatch Pro 3 GPS and TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS smartwatches. Two software versions are being released in phases, bringing various bug fixes and optimizations to the wearables. Plus, the release sees the return of a popular feature which had been removed.

Thermonuclear explosions hurl sometimes exotic elements into space at high speed. This teaches us a lot about the physics behind them and the universe, except that observing them is difficult.

DJI has revealed when it will be releasing its next drone. Arriving in just over a week's time during a 'Ready to Roll' launch event, the officially unnamed drone is expected to be the Avata 2, which will debut simultaneously with the Goggles 3, RC Motion Control 3 and Remote Control 3.

The new Rogbid R2 smart ring can now be pre-ordered globally via Banggood. According to the product listing, you can use the wearable to track health metrics like heart rate and SpO2 level. Other alleged features include exercise, step count and calorie intake tracking, with data viewed in an accompanying app.

Users in Samsung’s community forums are reporting that the One UI 6.1 update has throttled the charging speed of their phones. Two of such reports claim a sharp 40% reduction. However, in a test, Sammobile’s Samsung Galaxy S23 charged just fine after the update.

Sipeed has revealed the Retro Game Pocket, a compact gaming handheld that combines a 2-inch display with an FPGA chip. Arriving soon, the Retro Game Pocket will eventually be joined by a larger option that has a 3.5~4.5-inch display instead.

European pricing for one of Motorola's next smartphones has surfaced online. Reportedly, the Edge 50 Pro could cost almost as much as the Edge 40 Pro, despite featuring a weaker chipset. The Edge 50 Pro will sit below the Edge 50 Ultra in Motorola's product stack but above the Edge 50 Fusion.