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Although it arrived last week, War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" remains a fresh update and is worth mentioning even now, since it's a quite solid package. Its highlights include the Alpha Jet (German and French versions), five premium tier VII ground vehicles, and a branch of Hungarian aircraft that joins the Italian tech tree.

The Philips Hue app version 5.13.0 is now available for iOS and Android. The update adds a host of new features to smart lights and accessories. These include a Prism colored lighting effect, energy-saving scenes and smart features for the various Hue Tap switch accessories.

The Google Pixel 8a has turned up in a new set of leaks. Not only has Google's next mid-range smartphone appeared in four FCC listings, but various specifications have also been published courtesy of a reliable leaker of all things Google Pixel-related.

With the Nexode RG, Ugreen is launching what is probably the cutest USB charger on the market. It offers three USB ports and up to 65 W charging power packaged in the design of a small robot with different facial expressions.

Reportedly, Samsung is not done with optimising camera performance on the Galaxy S24 series. In fact, new camera optimisations are rumoured to be landing as soon as next month for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra aimed at addressing outstanding issues like inaccurate white balance and underwhelming 5x telephoto camera shots.

The Acer Aspire 5 comes in two configurations, with either an Intel Core i5-1335U or Core i7-1355U at the helm. This gets paired with 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, a 512 GB PCIe SSD, in addition to a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display.

Noted X leaker @Tech_Reve opines Samsung could launch this year's Galaxy Z Flip6 with an Exynos 2400. If true, this will be the first Galaxy Z Flip device to not launch with a Snapdragon SoC.

Recent reports suggest Apple may introduce an anti-reflective display with enhanced scratch resistance for upcoming iPhones, possibly in the iPhone 17. Building on the Ceramic Shield technology from the current iPhones, collaborations between Apple and Corning might hint at similarities with Samsung's S24 Ultra's anti-reflective panel.

The IKEA SJÖSS 30W 1-port USB charger and SJÖSS 45W 2-port USB charger are now available in the US and the EU. The compact accessories support various charging technologies, including Programmable Power Supply (PPS). Other features include protection from overheating and accompanying stickers.

Samsung has unveiled the new PD wireless charging battery pack 10,000 mAh (25 W) in the Republic of Korea. One of two new portable power banks, the accessory has two USB-C outputs and a wireless charging pad. The device was leaked earlier this year and is already listed on a third-party website in Germany.

A new accessory from Samsung has launched in the Republic of Korea: the PD battery pack 20,000 mAh (45 W). The device, which leaked earlier this year, has three USB-C ports, supports PD 3.0 charging, and is made using recycled materials. This is one of two new power banks from Samsung.

The next iteration of OpenAI’s groundbreaking GPT LLM is only just around the corner, according to a new report. ChatGPT-5 is expected to be substantially smarter, faster and will be multimodal.

Rockstar announced back in December that GTA 6 will debut sometime in 2025. According to a new leak posted on X which has revealed the exact GTA 6 launch date, the game is less than a year away. When it eventually launches, it would have taken Rockstar more than a decade to follow up 2013’s GTA 5.

President Biden has established through executive order the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. The goal is to address the imbalance in health research and treatment of female health issues such as menopause. Government agencies will coordinate research, data, studies and funding while bringing together engineers and scientists to develop novel solutions.

The Samsung Odyssey G95C is on sale at Amazon for $899. It also comes with a $100 discount voucher, bringing its effective price to just $799.

Warframe will celebrate its 11th anniversary starting on March 22 through May 17 with free loot via Twitch drops, anniversary login rewards, and plenty of in-game events with extra bonuses. There is also an international giveaway featuring a Warframe-themed Alienware Aurora R16 desktop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070.

Geekom announced a new mini desktop PC. The XT12 Pro is an aluminum-wrapped PC powered by an Alder Lake Core i9 CPU and is stuffed to the gills with ports.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's camera setup is one of its biggest selling points, but it's also up against some stiff competition. A recent comparison between the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro cameras has revealed some video shortcomings in the Xiaomi.

Vanpowers has discounted the City Vanture recently by a very generous $700, so those interested can acquire it for $999 instead of $1,699 (or $1,049, down from $1,749 when choosing the pre-assembled bike instead of the full kit). However, we secured an additional $50 discount for our readers that can be used in both cases.

Introduced earlier today, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver software package labeled 551.86 comes with DLSS 3.5 optimizations for Portal with RTX, zero-day tweaks for the upcoming Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition (scheduled for release in two days), as well as support for a list of 11 G-Sync Compatible displays.

The 85-inch QM8 Mini-LED TV from TCL provides a lot of value for buyers who are looking for an enormous screen with a high peak HDR brightness of up to 2,000 nits, all while staying under the $2,000 price threshold.

One of the configurations of the 2023 Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 has been discounted by $350 at Best Buy. The gaming laptop that's on sale comes with Intel Core i9-13900H, Nvidia RTX 4070, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and 16 GB of DDR5 RAM. It's currently available for $1,599.99.

Google's current Pixel phones are all on sale for historically low prices over at Amazon. This sale includes the Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Fold.

Dangbei is gearing up for its Spring 2024 sale with an "early" deal on its super-thin Google TV-powered Atom projectors. It precedes an event slated to offer up to 30% on other home-theater devices from the same brand, some of which have 4K resolutions and/or "advanced" ALPD technology.

A new Bloomberg report reveals that Ford's small EV skunkworks project includes both a Tesla Model 2 competitor and a compact electric pickup truck that is also aiming at a $25,000 price tag. The pickup will be US-made and is due for a 2026 release.

Numerous signs of the the DJI Avata 2 and DJI Goggles 3 have now surfaced online. Seemingly launching soon, the pair have already been pictured and have passed through the FCC on their to being released.

Realme is now rumored to launch its first Android smartphone with the new Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 (or 7+ Gen 3) SoC, a >5,000mAh battery and fast charging. In other words, it is slated to land as a clone of the upcoming OnePlus Ace 3V (or Nord CE4) - then again, it might look different and also have an exclusive edge over its mid-range rival.

Gigabyte has now detailed US pricing for the AORUS FO27Q3, its first 27-inch gaming monitor underpinned by a Samsung Display Gen 3 QD-OLED panel. The Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 outputs at 1440p with a 360 Hz refresh rate for $799.99, undercutting the Dell Alienware AW2725DF by $100.

Gigabyte has announced launch pricing for the AORUS FO32U2, the cheaper 4K and 240 Hz option in its gaming monitor product stack. Undercutting many of its rivals, the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 also has numerous video inputs and USB ports, plus dedicated microphone and headphone jacks.

The NES Hub is a new accessory for Nintendo's classic NES console. While the 15-pin expansion port never had any official uses in the NES, the NES Hub adds Bluetooth controller support, among other uses.

The Galaxy S23 FE is targeted for Samsung fans and supposed to offer an especially attractive price-performance ratio. But some doubts came up in our test, whether fan considerations really played any role here. We summarize everything again for you here.

Tesla's HW4 camera supplier has invented a crafty solution for those foggy, frozen, or snow-covered Autopilot cameras that reduce visibility and accuracy of its self-driving features. Samsung has added IRIS variable aperture to its automotive cameras, too.

Microsoft has been rumoured since September 2023 to be working on Xbox Series S and Series X refreshes. Now, signs that Microsoft is readying itself to distribute a new Xbox Development Kit to developers has surfaced online.

Amazfit has announced a new flash sale for its US fans that also includes two-day shipping for free with each order. The event offers 15% off the typical RRP on some of the brand's newer smartwatches, some affordable, rugged or rugged premium models included. It requires the use of 2 different codes at checkout, which are valid for just a few days from now (March 19, 2024).

A shoebox-sized satellite is to investigate what it takes to deflect an asteroid on a collision course. It is ready for take-off to the test area.

Among Us, the popular social deduction game, is coming up with an animated series. The cast for the same has been announced, which includes famous actors like Elijah Woods, Randall Park, Ashley Johnson, and Yvette Nicole Brown.

While Microsoft adds new games to the Xbox Game Pass every month, some titles have to say goodbye every now and then. This month, this applies to three games. Anyone who wants to continue playing the games afterwards has the opportunity to purchase them at a member discount until the end of March.

The Anker Eufy MACH V1i all-in-one stick vacuum cleaner and mop has been launched in the EU. Now available via Amazon in Germany, the device is a cheaper version of the MACH V1 Ultra, which arrived last year. Features include up to 16,800 Pa suction power, a self-cleaning docking station, and an integrated display.

Gigabyte has taken a step closer to releasing the AORUS FO32U2P, the first QD-OLED gaming monitor that offers DisplayPort 2.1 and UHBR 20 connectivity. Not only has Gigabyte revealed full hardware specifications, but it has also confirmed US launch pricing.

According to DxOMark, the Magic6 Pro has the best cameras in any smartphone that it has tested so far. Already available globally, the Honor Magic6 Pro features a 50 MP variable aperture primary camera, as well as 50 MP ultra-wide-angle and 180 MP telephoto cameras.

A reliable Sony analyst has delivered more details about performance targets for the PlayStation 5 Pro. Reportedly, the PS5 Pro will be capable of hitting 4K/60 FPS and 8K/30 FPS but only by using proprietary upscaling technology.

Xiaomi was among the first manufacturers to announce its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 smartphone after the chipset was revealed. The brand has now started to take pre-orders for the phone. With this, we also got a formal release date for the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro. It’s launching on March 21 in China.

The universe could be 27 billion years old if there is no dark matter. Then light would also behave differently than expected, and a few old theories would once again be valid.

Samsung recently presented two mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A35 5G and the Galaxy A55 5G, which aim to impress with five years of updates and 120 Hz AMOLED displays. However, the triple cameras have some weaknesses, as revealed in a detailed analysis by DxOMark.

Nvidia-centric leaker Kopite7kimi has revealed that the GB202 GPU powering the GeForce RTX 5090 will be manufactured on TSMC's 4NP node, the same as the GB100. They also talk about improved throughput on each SM (Streaming Multiprocessor).

Honor has revealed the Watch GS 4 at an event in China, where customers can now pre-order the smartwatch. The new wearable has an AMOLED display and is said to run for up to two weeks on a single charge. Features include biometric tracking, integrated GPS, and NFC for payments.

Garmin has released a new stable update for its latest flagship smartwatch series. Rolling out now as Software Version 16.22, the new firmware contains almost 40 changes with various bug fixes and new features like CIQ System 7 support and an improved automatic workout type detection, among other improvements.

Microsoft has confirmed the date of its second spring Surface launch event. For now, the company is expected to introduce all ARM-based machines as the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with various other innovations to boot.

The Doogee DK10 is a new and well-equipped rugged smartphone, which is now available to order. The model supports fast charging and supports modern mobile networks.

Xiaomi has listed the new Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi on its global website. The display is identical to another model launched earlier this year, with a 34-inch screen, 1440p resolution and 180Hz refresh rate. Other features include support for AMD FreeSync, RGB lighting and a 1m response time.