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The 2024 Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 made its debut in January of this year. As an upgraded version of the 2023 laptop, it was available with the Core Ultra 5 125H and Core Ultra 7 155H processors. Now, the company has started taking preorders for the Core Ultra 9 185H configuration.

Gathertech Co. has launched the Deeku HL108D dual-touchscreen laptop crowdfunding campaign on Green Funding in Japan. This inexpensive, 10.5-inch notebook weighs two pounds and runs an Intel N95 CPU for web surfing, lightweight gaming, art, and media consumption.

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Gen 8 with a Core i7-13700H CPU, an RTX 4060 GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage can now be had for only $1,257.19 which, per Lenovo, is a considerable 29% discount on the list price. At the discounted rate, the Legion Slim 7i is worth a serious consideration in part due to its thin and light design and solid display.

The Vivo X100s has reportedly been finalized according to the reliable Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station. While details of the smartphone remain sparse, the leaker has shared some nuggets of information regarding the general design of the phone including the display and possible colors.

The Geekbench 6 multi-core performance of the Apple A18 Pro has leaked with a score that is not a whole lot different than the Apple A17 Pro. However, what should be a cause for concern is that the leaked A18 Pro performance could potentially put the chip far behind both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and the Dimensity 9400.

Elon Musk's latest move in his legendary spat with OpenAI sees xAI's Grok go open-source. The move comes after Musk's repeated criticism of OpenAI for moving away from the company's original mission and prioritising profit.

The powerful 8.8-inch Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) Android tablet is expected to be released on non-Chinese shores as the Lenovo Legion Tab. While no official release date or price tags have been offered yet, there is some evidence to suggest that the Legion Y700 (2023)/Legion Tab will be coming soon but at a high price point.

The VG2781-4K is ViewSonic's latest 27-inch monitor. Outputting at 4K and 400 nits, the ViewSonic VG2781-4K also offers 400 nits peak brightness, plus four video outputs and a USB hub, among other features.

The maxed-out gaming laptop from Alienware comes with the latest high-end components including the powerful Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4090. Thanks to a steep discount of $850, the m18 R2 is now on sale for its lowest price point yet.

One-Netbook has announced the release date of its ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro refresh, as well as launch pricing. Like its peers, One-Netbook has elected to only offer the gaming handheld with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U initially, which combines an octa-core CPU with a Radeon 780M iGPU.

OnePlus has unveiled the Nord CE 4, which will launch next month as one of the first devices with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. OnePlus has also revealed other device details, including the presence of two rear-facing cameras.

The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is now available in various markets globally. Four variants are available, with black or white backgrounds and two lengths: 9.8 ft (~3 m) and 16.4 ft (~5 m). Plus, the smart lights are Matter compatible, allowing you to connect them to various smart home platforms, including Apple Home.

Sammobile has learned that Samsung could pivot to a square design for its future smartwatches. It isn't clear if the July-bound Galaxy Watch7 will get the redesign, but at least one future model will.

ESR has announced that the latest all-in-one wireless charging stand for mobile Apple devices also supports the next-gen Qi2. The gadget integrates a removable Apple Watch charger rated to work up to "5 hours faster" than the previous generation. It has now been released in two colors with special offers via certain channels.

Baseus has announced that its second-gen Blade is now available in the US. This iteration of the increasingly iconic "Ultra-Thin Laptop Power Bank" is rated to charge compatible devices at up to 65W using up-to-date silicon-carbon battery tech, and comes in a greater range of color options, finished in "Eco-Friendly Materials".

The maintenance cost and future price advantages of electric vehicles before gas-powered cars could be more than offset by their rising insurance premiums. Repairability has to be baked into the EV production cake now.

Tesla appears ready to post the 2024 Model 3 Performance version under the Ludicrous naming scheme on its website. The source code has finally revealed its exact range, top speed, and acceleration numbers.

Oura is now selling its third-generation Horizon and Heritage smart rings at Amazon in the US. Customers can choose from a variety of finishes and sizes, and an optional ring sizing kit is also on sale. These Oura Rings launched in 2023 as wearables to track over 20 biometrics with app-based insights.

Early signs of a Xiaomi Smart Band 8 successor have appeared online. Presumed to be launching in early spring as the Smart Band 9, the fitness tracker appears set to arrive in two variants, which a Chinese regulatory body has shown are being developed as M2346B1 and M2345B1.

Honor has confirmed that it will release two new flagship smartphones later this month. As expected, one will be the Magic6 RSR Porsche Design, the second Porsche Design smartphone produced by Honor. Additionally, Honor will release the Magic6 Ultimate, whose design the company has already showcased online.

Tech YouTuber Linus Tech Tips wanted to prove that it is possible to put together a gaming PC that costs no more than the PS5 - but does more. It only worked on paper. It also requires compromises that hardly any gamer would make.

Microsoft has had a partnership with the cloud gaming provider Boosteroid since last year. Now the range of playable Xbox PC games has been expanded considerably.

Early details for Samsung's first Snapdragon X Elite-powered machine have surfaced online. Seemingly the device will arrive later this year as the Galaxy Book4 Edge and with a price tag that puts it in direct competition with Apple's recent MacBook Air releases.

The Samsung ViewFinity S65UA with a 34-inch curved screen has been discounted to $409.99 on Amazon. This sale price is very close to the record-low tag for the gaming monitor, making this deal worth grabbing if you want to upgrade to something with a curved screen that's also good for productivity.

Geekom is now offering the Intel NUC 11 at a 10% discount, equipped with a fast Core i7-1165G7 CPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, and a great port selection. If you're on the lookout for a compact mini PC that helps with you with daily productivity and entertainment but goes easy on the pocket, the Intel NUC 11 makes for a compelling choice.

Two security experts hijack access to the car at the Tesla Supercharger and create their own key. Neither a lot of technology nor a lot of effort was required.

Signify has withdrawn a feature from the Philips Hue app, removing information that users have suggested was useful. The change appears to only affect iOS users currently and could have happened in one of the recent app updates, like version 5.12.0 released earlier this month.

Intel Lunar Lake CPUs are expected to drop sometime in Q4 of this year packing the next iteration of the tile-based design first introduced with Meteor Lake chips. Per the latest Lunar Lake performance leak, the LNL processors could perform a whopping 50% better in multi-threaded workloads vs the MTL-U chips at 17 W base power.

Samsung is now selling a larger 98-inch 4K display in various countries worldwide. The new model uses a VA panel with up to 450 nits brightness and has been designed for commercial use. Features include built-in 2.2-channel speakers, a temperature sensor, various ports, and wireless connectivity options.

The top-end processor of the latest Raptor Lake Refresh series, the Intel Core i9-14900KS, is set to release on March 14. Days before its debut, the processor was listed by some Asian, Canadian, and French retailers. As the preorder pricing from these retailers suggests, it will be up to 30% pricier than the non-S variant of the CPU.

A new wearable, the CIRCUL RING, will soon begin crowdfunding on Indiegogo. According to the company, the model has an unusual multi-part design, allowing it to “stretch” for a perfect fit on your finger. Other features include tracking health metrics like heart rate, SpO2 level, and blood pressure.

The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G enters the mid-range with a 50 MP triple camera, a 6,000 mAh battery, and a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, promising to achieve a strong price-performance ratio. However, the device still lacks Samsung's latest design improvements.

Apple has apparently taken the criticism of the MacBook Air with Apple M2 to heart and improved the new model because the SSD in the base configuration is now just as fast as the one in more expensive versions of the notebook, as benchmarks show. A teardown video explains why this is the case.

TSMC is back as one of the world's 10 most valuable companies after its stock surged on the back of strong sales driven by demand for AI chips.

Kopite7kimi has confirmed Nvidia's top-spec GB202 GPU will launch with a 512-bit wide bus. It will use a monolithic die and GDDR7 memory, potentially opening up possibilities for 32 GB of VRAM on the GeForce RTX 5090.

Samsung has finally lifted the lid on the Galaxy A35 5G, one of two new members in its already sizeable Galaxy A smartphone series. Not only has the company confirmed all device specifications, but it has also revealed the device's launch price and pre-order bonuses for certain SKUs.

The Samsung Galaxy A55 has been announced alongside the Galaxy A35. It features three rear cameras (50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP), a 5,000 mAh battery and an Exynos 1480 SoC. It goes on sale now starting at €479 ($524).

Qualcomm has now announced the imminent launch of a new chipset. Said SoC, expected to be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, is positioned as a flagship product and will make its debut on March 18.

AI chatbots like ChatGPT-4 can still produce racially prejudiced responses even after safety training, researchers have found. The study highlights the need for greater care and vetting for “covert prejudice” before LLMs are made publicly available.

The Los Angeles Police Department is warning home owners to hard-wire their home security systems. Organized theft rings from Los Angeles and South America are utilizing Wi-Fi jammers to disable wireless security systems in seconds.

Valmond has started presales of the 2-in-1 Vision Board accessory combining a LCD touchscreen and mechanical keyboard. The LCD extends the display of any computer over a USB-C connection. The device is being offered through Makuake Japan.

Jonsbo has unveiled a new enclosure that is particularly suitable for creating your own NAS system. Accordingly, it offers space for many mass storage devices.

The Doogee R08 is a durable tablet with a solid range of features. It comes with the typical triple certification and a fingerprint sensor.

The Optibike RIOT electric mountain bike is now available to pre-order. The eMTB comes in US and EU versions, with the former featuring a 750W motor with up to 190 Nm torque, allowing you to climb steeper inclines. Plus, a large battery is said to provide up to 180 miles (~290 km) range on a single charge.

The Ginza 1.0 trekking e-bike from the new brand Urban Jungle is due to go on sale soon. The model features a central Bosch motor with a battery and display from the same brand. Other features include a Gates drive, SR Suntour suspension fork and various accessories like lights and mudguards.

Samsung's Exynos 2400 powers the Galaxy S24 and S24+ in most regions. Unlike with the disappointing Exynos 2200, however, the flagship chipset looks to deliver performance on par with its peers this time out, with GravityMark benchmark results indicating superiority over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple A17 Pro.

The ViewSonic VX2776-2K-PRO has been launched in China as an eSports gaming monitor with modern I/O. It claims to equip a “fast IPS” panel with a native 180 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response rate, and flicker-free technology. The launch price is CNY 1,599 (around $225).

Despite advancements in reliability, concerns persist regarding OLED technology, particularly regarding issues such as image retention and burn-ins. Early testing of the Steam Deck’s OLED version revealed potential risks associated with prolonged usage, including significant image retention in HDR mode after only 750 hours of use and slight burn-in effects in SDR mode after 1,500 hours of use.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will power most next-gen Android flagship phones and a new, likely bogus, leak now claims the chipset could finally deliver performance supremacy across the board over Apple's upcoming A18 Pro.

A YouTuber named Bringus Studios found a very old Xi3 mini PC that later turned out to be one of the Steam Box prototypes that Valve worked on in 2013. This particular prototype didn't make it as a gaming console with Valve's name on it, but as the video shows, it's definitely an interesting computer.