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A report from Bloomberg says that Sony has stopped manufacturing new PSVR 2 units due to unsold inventory. The VR headset isn't selling much due to a lack of content and its high price tag.

The 2023 Acer Swift Go 14 is currently retailing for only $799.99 on Acer’s website. The laptop packs a Zen 4 Ryzen 7 7840U CPU, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a 14-inch OLED display. Additionally, the machine weighs 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs) and features a 1440p webcam, two USB 4 ports, and a 65 Wh battery.

Hatsumi and Monobanda have held the world premiere of its SoulPaint VR project at South by Southwest 2024. This body mapping experience allowed participants to explore their own bodies and express lived experiences and emotions through art drawn in 3D VR on virtual representations of the self. The project explores the combination of tech, medicine, and art for healing and self-exploration.

It appears as though Leica intends to replace the aging D-Lux 7 camera with a new iteration to combat the rise of Fujifilm's X100VI. Speculation about the new camera suggests that an APS-C sensor will replace the Panasonic-based Micro Four Thirds design of the old D-Lux 7.

Qualcomm has revealed the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a newer but less powerful alternative to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Not only has Qualcomm confirmed key performance differences between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, but has it also confirmed from when Honor, iQOO, Realme, Redmi and Xiaomi smartphones should be arriving.

A rumour from Naver says the 2025-bound Galaxy S25 will supposedly feature a 6.36-inch screen. The change comes four generations after the Galaxy S20 debuted with a 6.2-inch screen instead of the 6.1-inch panel found on the Galaxy S10.

Apple could be preparing AR glasses for release in 2027 according to a product roadmap from Samsung Securities. The roadmap also suggests that Cupertino is debuting foldable devices over the next three years including foldable iPhones and a 20-inch foldable iPad.

Popular MMO, Warframe, is set to get a massive update on March 27, bringing yet another new playable Warframe to the game and reworking two of the game's long-running stalwarts. Players will also get two free Forma as a login reward after downloading Dante Unbound.

The Cambridge Audio Evo 150 streaming amplifier is being launched in a limited DeLorean Edition, giving the already-stylish device a number of design adjustments. With an output of 150 watts per channel, support for Apple AirPlay and Roon as well as numerous connections, the amplifier offers a strong range of features.

Valve has launched this year's Steam Spring Sale, offering hundreds of games over the next few days with discounts of up to 90% in some cases. Slightly older blockbusters such as Anno 1800 are available with a 75% discount, while Diablo IV and Cyberpunk 2077 are being offered at half price.

It is a widespread perception that people earn more in other sectors - with one clear exception. The consequences for actual salaries and entire sectors of the economy are huge.

Tesla now beats those typical vehicle price depreciation champions that hail from Italy - Maserati and Alfa Romeo - in a rather unfortunate ranking of the value its used cars lost over the span of a year.

With the biggest drop in greenhouse gas emissions since 1990 in 2023, Germany could still meet its climate targets. Due to exemplary sectors such as energy and industry, greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 were around 76 million tonnes lower than in the previous year, at 674 million tonnes, as a result of increased use of renewable energy.

Samsung's Electro-Mechanics division has developed the camera every auto manufacturer is going to want as part of their next-gen vehicles, according to the latest reports. The potentially crucial module is backed to last up to six longer than those in the market and work in all weathers, yet boast the latest "hybrid" lens for in-car cameras.

With a view to compactness and expandability, a new method for controlling ions should enable larger and more efficient quantum computers. In addition, it has been possible to achieve full mobility and control of the spin of a beryllium ion in a limited area.

Apple's popular vehicle-control feature is already tipped to evolve into "the ultimate iPhone experience in the car" in its next generation. However, it is also now believed to convert into the ultimate full in-car OS thereafter. Can the Cupertino giant salvage all of its automotive R&D investment with this alleged new move?

The general manager and vice president of Vivo, Jia Jingdong, has offered a detailed preview of the Vivo X Fold3. Teased to be the "thinnest and lightest" flagship foldable phone, the newly shared images showcase its design and camera capabilities.

HP has refreshed the Pavilion Plus laptop with the latest Intel Meteor Lake and AMD Hawk Point processors. More specifically, the 2024 variant can be configured with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 5 8845HS, or Ryzen 7 8845H.

According to Nvidia, Star Wars Outlaws will come to the PC with ray tracing and DLSS 3. A new trailer shows the effects this will have on the graphics.

Miyoo has revealed details about its next retro gaming handheld. Not only has the company shown what the Miyoo A30 looks like, but it has also confirmed when it intends to begin selling the device.

The POCO brand could soon be expanded to include a tablet option. Based on early evidence, Xiaomi's first POCO tablet will be available globally too, perhaps as soon as this spring.

The Honor MagicBook Pro 16 has been officially listed in an online store in China. As the listing suggests, it is the first laptop to come with non-binary 24 GB of LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Meteor Lake laptop also has standard RAM capacity options.

Early details about Xiaomi's next mid-range smartphone have leaked online. Lining up as the Xiaomi CIVI 4, the device has already been spotted at multiple regulatory bodies before its rumoured release window, revealing various specifications in the process.

Hugo Barra, the former Head of Oculus at Meta has labeled the Apple Vision Pro an “over-engineered devkit” in a lengthy blog post that closely examines its strengths and weaknesses. Overall, as an AR/VR enthusiast, Barra says the arrival of Apple in the spatial computing segment is a good thing as it will spur competition and advance the pace of innovation.

Sphere Entertainment has revealed additional technology details behind the groundbreaking Las Vegas Sphere. The sphere is a venue that houses the world’s largest 16,000 x 16,000 pixel LED display to create an immersive entertainment experience.

The Lenovo Legion Tab, also known in select markets as the Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023), has finally started becoming officially available outside of China. While interested shoppers in the US will have to wait for Lenovo US to confirm a release or not, buyers of the Legion Tab in places like the UK and Germany can already get a 10% discount on the brand-new 8-inch Android tablet.

Three months after showing off the new ThinkPad X1 models at CES, Lenovo is close to making the high-end Ultrabooks broadly available. The nearing release means Lenovo has finally released the full specs of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1.

Steam’s Spring Sale is in full swing, with some of the most popular games seeing great discounts. But if you’re looking for new games to purchase for your Steam Deck and don’t know where to start, Valve has your back. It revealed the top 100 games that are deemed popular for handheld gaming, and most are enjoying generous discounts.

Tesla's new "made in America" advertising campaign with the Cybertruck is a prime example of how its trailer can block parking spaces while trying to charge. Tesla is now making it easier to find a pull-through Supercharger.

A host of recent flagship Garmin smartwatches are eligible for another new update, only a few days after their last. Available to download now as Beta Version 26.92 for smartwatches enrolled on the Garmin Beta Program, the new build makes several crucial changes like eliminating system crashes that could occur when using certain CIQ apps.

A new Motorola Edge smartphone is on the horizon, possibly the Motorola Edge 50. While Motorola is keeping quiet on multiple device elements for now, the company has revealed that the smartphone will utilise the same Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset as the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 4.

A new update on the VKD3D-Proton for Linux has added support for Nvidia Reflex on Steam Play. This proprietary tech promises to reduce system latency by keeping the GPU and CPU in sync. So, the frames prepared by the processor don’t need to wait in the render queue, resulting in almost immediate rendering by the GPU.

IKEA has released a new update, version 1.27.1, for its iOS app. The latest software brings Matter support for the DIRIGERA hub, a tool which the company began beta testing earlier this year. Also included in the update is a preset lighting feature to automatically adjust brightness over time.

LG has revealed launch pricing for its latest set of QNED monitors. Arriving from next month onwards, the new Smart TVs promise to deliver significant performance improvements over their predecessors thanks to LG's latest α8 AI processor.

Both configurations of the Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld have seen a price cut on Best Buy. The one with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme is currently at $599.99, while the unit with the regular Ryzen Z1 is $399.99. With these prices, the MSI Claw with the Intel Core Ultra processors is even less attractive than before.

There are new indications of the upcoming Vivo Pad 3 Pro flagship tablet, which is likely to come with one of the fastest chipsets currently available and could be unveiled in just a few days.

Zeblaze is now selling its Stratos 3 Pro smartwatch globally through AliExpress. The new wearable has been designed for outdoor running and features GPS tracking and navigation alongside health metric monitoring. Plus, the watch’s AMOLED display is said to have up to 1,000 nits brightness.

The Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Pro is now available in European countries like the UK and France. The model has a 5MP camera for images with a 3K resolution and can rotate 360° horizontally. Other features include a physical lens cover and support for voice assistants like Amazon Alexa.

The Samsung Odyssey G32A gaming monitor has received a $100 discount on Amazon, bringing its price down to just $179.99. It features a 32-inch panel with FHD resolution, 165 Hz refresh rate 1 ms response time and AMD FreeSync Premium support.

Audio-Technica has launched its ultra-high end Narukami line of audio products designed for the company’s 60th anniversary. No-holds-barred, the $108,000 HPA-KG Naru integrated tube amplifier was engineered to pair with the $4,200 ATH-AWKG headphones for an unparalleled audio listening experience.

The baseline AMD configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 also comes with 16GB RAM and a rather paltry 256GB. However, deal hunters only have to invest $711 to get their hands on this reliable 16-inch business laptop.

In addition to the large capacity of 24,000mAh, the Anker 737 has a high output of up to 140 watts, which makes a suitable portable power banks for tech enthusiasts who frequently need to recharge up to three devices on the go.

NIO advised to hold off on a Model Y purchase as it is preparing to release its first direct competitor at a lower price and under a new brand for mainstream electric vehicles. It has now officially confirmed the brand's naming scheme.

Sony's Xperia smartphones occupy a specific niche as one of the very few 21:9 aspect ratio devices in the Android world. However, their days as unusually tall, narrow handsets are numbered, according to a new leak. The upcoming 1 VI flagship is rumored to keep the typical Xperia camera hump, yet may launch as something more like a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in terms of footprint nonetheless.

The Sonos Beam 2, also known as Beam Gen 2, has received a rare discount on Best Buy and Amazon. The Dolby Atmos soundbar is currently available for $399.20, which translates to a generous $99.80 price cut from the listed price.

Information on the chipsets that will power the upcoming Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro have now been revealed, indicating a rather peculiar situation in which the cheaper Poco F6 could actually deliver better CPU performance than the more premium Poco F6 Pro.

OnePlus has officially announced that its upcoming Ace 3V will be a world first, in that it will introduce a new Snapdragon 7-series SoC to the Android smartphone market. The chipset is touted to pack the "core advantages" of its top-end 8-series counterparts. They include "flagship AI capabilities" alongside potentially segment-leading power-efficiency and gaming proficiency.

Huawei has officially announced the Band 9, its next fitness tracker and replacement for last year's Band 8. Although the company has implored its fans to 'stay tuned' for the fitness tracker's release, a reliable leaker has already shared various promotional images while also highlighting the lack of differences between the two devices.

Garmin has rolled out software version 10.01 for the Forerunner 55 smartwatch. The stable update fixes two bugs relating to running activities and the CIQ watch face. However, it remains to be seen whether the new software improves a battery drain problem reported by users after updating to version 9.03.

Driven by the Android 13-based DokeOS 4.0 mobile operating system and powered by Unisoc's T616 SoC, the new Oscal Modern 8 smartphone will launch with two memory/storage configurations. The 8/128 GB variant will hit the market for just $95.99, while its 8/256 GB sibling will go for $108.21, but only until March 27th.