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The OneXPlayer X1, a recently launched gaming device from One-Netbook, packs powerful hardware including up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H "Meteor Lake" chip. According to a recent first-impressions video on YouTube, it excels in synthetic GPU tests, but real-world gaming experiences are hindered by potential driver issues. However, in terms of CPU performance, the Meteor Lake chip gets crushed by AMD's Zen 4 "Phoenix" APUs.

New material, new design, powerful results: A magnet that is finally strong enough for a large nuclear fusion reactor was put into operation at MIT - and ran under real conditions.

Shure, known for its legendary professional microphones and audio gear, has finally entered the wireless lapel mic market with the launch of the MoveMic system, which Shure claims is the “world's smallest and best-sounding, dual-channel direct-to-phone wireless lavalier microphone system”. The MoveMic can transmit audio directly to a smartphone without needing a receiver unit, although a separate receiver is available for use with cameras or audio recorders.

Apple recently released an updated MacBook Air lineup featuring the new M3 SoC, resulting in notable performance improvements over the previous M2 model. Initial benchmarks show significant gains, with the M3-powered Air outperforming its predecessor by approximately 18% in multi-core and 21% in single-core tests.

IKEA has launched its BADRING Water leak detector smart in EU countries. The product has launched earlier than expected following its recent arrival in the IKEA Home smart app. The battery-powered smart home gadget's features include an audible alarm and app notifications.

The European Commission has imposed a fine on Apple totalling €1.8 billion for alleged 'abusive App store practices'. Not only does Apple plan to appeal, but it has aimed its sights at Spotify in a blistering response.

Huawei is rolling out new software for the Watch Fit 2, version 2.1.0.211(SP1C00M07). Despite the similarity to the name of the previous update, the change log shows that the two are different. The software appears to bring relatively few changes to the smartwatch and is downloaded via the Huawei Health app.

Of all companies currently in the smartphone chipset game (which include Apple, Google and Unisoc), MediaTek was found to have shipped the most units in the last quarter of 2023 (4Q2023) and to have had one of the best rates of year-on-year (YoY) growth, with rivals such as Qualcomm and Samsung flat or flagging by comparison. Then again, the Taiwanese OEM was not the one that made the most money in that time.

The VX2781-4K-PRO-6 is ViewSonic's latest 27-inch monitor. While not available just yet, the company has confirmed all specifications, including the presence of a 4K IGZO IPS and 165 Hz panel.

Dell is now selling the new Alienware m16 R2 in Europe and the UK. The release in both markets coincides with improved availability of the gaming laptop in the US, where Dell sells the machine with up to 64 GB of RAM, an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU.

A big discount campaign is currently running on Steam for the Saints Row franchise. All main games available on Steam are heavily discounted. Gamers can also grab DLCs with discounts of up to 67 percent.

Dune: Part Two is currently showing in cinemas and has been highly praised by critics. There is also a new trailer showing promising gameplay scenes from the new MMO in the Dune universe.

A whole range of smartphones from Oppo are currently making the global leap to ColorOS 14 based on Android 14 or will receive the major update in the coming weeks. These include flagships such as the Oppo Find X5 (Pro) and various foldable smartphones.

The full list of range and size specs, as well as the price tag for the upcoming Rivian R2 SUV has leaked out. The R2 starting price will be way below $50,000.

Huawei is projected to make a striking change in terms of its flagship smartphones' camera humps in 2024. Now, the alleged shape in question features in a new live image that purports to unveil cases for the upcoming P70 in advance. The new in-the-wild tip also hints at generous enough screen real estate in the upcoming P60-series successor.

CMF Neckband Pro have landed in India with a launch price of INR 1,999 (around $24). These new headphones from the Nothing sub-brand bring 50 dB hybrid ANC, 37 hours of total runtime, 5 microphones for clear calls, and spatial audio support for immersive listening.

Samsung has now announced the launch dates for both the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55. While the company has not revealed many device details yet, European retailers have leaked pictures of both smartphones, as well as key specifications.

Anker has launched the USB-C Data Hub (11-in-1, 10Gbps) in the US. The accessory allows you to connect and charge various gadgets with a power output of up to 100W. Also included are 10Gbps USB-C ports, an SD card reader and a 2-in-1 connector for compatibility with a wide range of devices.

Sony and Nixxes have revealed the PC system requirements for Horizon Forbidden West. You can get away with a 4 GB VRAM GPU, a six-year-old CPU and 16 GB of RAM for a playable experience. The game launches on March 21 via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Five LG RG Series ProBeam projectors have been officially announced. The models are suited to conference rooms and commercial spaces, with the range-topping BU60RG featuring a 4K resolution and up to 6,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features include multiple aspect ratios, advanced image-perfecting tools and Crestron RoomView compatibility.

GPD has now released a new version of its Win 4 gaming handheld. Dubbed the Win 4 2024, the updated device combines an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU with a 6-inch display for now, although cheaper Ryzen 5 8640U variants should be launching soon too.

GPD is now selling a new version of its G1 eGPU. While the GPD G1 retains its predecessor's AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU, it now features improved I/O and a solution for its loud fan noise.

The Powkiddy RGB10 Max 3 is now available generally following a short pre-order period. The retro gaming handheld combines a Rockchip RK3566 chipset with a 720p display and 1 GB of RAM, among other features.

The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is touted to launch as a device with improved displays compared to those of its already impressive predecessor in 2024. Now, this prediction may be corroborated with more specific values, while its battery may be rated for up to 1,000mAh more in capacity compared to the X Fold2. In addition, the 3 Pro is now tipped to launch as Vivo's first ever 1TB foldable smartphone.

Apple has confirmed that the cheapest MacBook Pro 14 will soon be upgraded to support two external displays, a feature that has escaped it since its launch last year. The update will bring the 14-inch laptop into line with the latest MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Air 15 that Apple released yesterday.

The CMF Buds have officially launched in India as the second pair of wireless earbuds from the sub-brand of Nothing. They feature 42 dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 12.4 mm drivers, a total battery life of 35.5 hours, Bluetooth 5.3, and a four-microphone setup with wind noise reduction for better call clarity. The launch price in India is INR 2,499 (around $30).

The Berlin police has started an arson investigation into a sabotaged high-voltage pylon that stopped work of the Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin. Giga Shanghai has also been idling recently due to the effects of the Chinese New Year festivities.

A well-known standards organisation has revealed ASUS intentions to refresh its VivoWatch series. Likely launching later this year, the VivoWatch 6 will be the first new VivoWatch smartwatch since late 2022.

Eufy has announced that the S1 Pro floor washing robot will soon begin crowdfunding via Kickstarter. The robot vacuum and mop is said to have new mopping technology for cleaner floors. Other features include Eco-Clean Ozone, a self-cleaning dock and 3D MatrixEye Depth Perception.

Lenovo has revealed a global version of the Legion Y700 (2023). Soon to be available as the Lenovo Legion Tab, the tablet offers a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and a compact 144 Hz display, among other features.

The Teclast T65 Max is a new Android tablet that features a fairly large display. It offers a Full HD resolution and a current operating system.

Along with the MacBook Air with Apple M3, the Cupertino-based technology giant has also presented a brand new Hermès strap for the Apple Watch and introduced new colors to existing iPhone and Apple Watch accessories.

The Samsung HW-B550 soundbar with Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X has seen a massive price cut on Amazon. It’s currently available with a 43% discount, making it drop to $157.99 from the listed price tag of $277.99. While stock appears low at Amazon, the same 2.1-channel sound system is also available at Best Buy for $159.99.

Sound Fun has launched the lower-priced Mirai Speaker Mini. The patented curved diaphragm speaker design allows TV viewers who are hard of hearing to hear the dialogue clearly without turning up the sound.

A new leak has now revealed the first bits on information on OnePlus's next flagship, the OnePlus 13. Supposedly, the OnePlus 13 will debut with an entirely new camera housing design, as well as improvements to its main and zoom cameras.

A DIY modding group named KittenLabs has managed to run GTA Vice City on a wireless router. The model used is the TP-Link TL-WDR4900, which comes with a PowerPC-based CPU with WiFi chipsets connected through PCIe. With some modifications to this PCIe slot and a lot of software tweaking, it was possible to connect an AMD Radeon HD 7470 to it.

Despite a moderate reliability rating, Tesla slid down the Consumer Reports overall car brands rankings slightly, while Rivian came in fifth from the bottom, thanks to an abysmal reliability rating. Legacy car brands, like Kia, Hyundai, and BMW seem to fare better in terms of EV reliability and overall impression.

Google's latest software update for Pixel devices is now live. It brings Circle to Search to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, along with the ability to upload 10-bit HDR 10 photos to Instagram. The Pixel Watch also gets a bunch of new exercise-related features.

Unlike many other budget-oriented gaming laptops, the RTX 4060-powered Dell G15 comes with a pretty decent 165Hz FHD display with full sRGB color space coverage. Thanks to other well-performing components such as the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, the 15-inch notebook becomes a great bang-for-the-buck option.

Methane has 80 times more impact on the greenhouse effect than CO2. Researchers, engineers and Google are searching for it with MethaneSAT - at just the right time.

LG has now started selling four new 240 Hz OLED gaming monitors. Starting with the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE as the cheapest model at $1,299.99, the new options include the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE, the first monitor to be released with 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz display modes.

Valve has released new stable updates for the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. While delivered simultaneously, Valve has split the refinements into a Client Update, a fresh version of SteamOS and dedicated firmware updates for both gaming handhelds.

New leaks have now revealed early details of Xiaomi's next-gen premium phone, the Xiaomi 15 Pro. One major talking point looks to be the return of a 1-inch main camera, like on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, with other camera hardware specs also revealed.

The UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U3425WE) has launched globally, having been presented shortly before CES 2024. Dell has lopped off $200 between the monitor's announcement and release, bringing the U3425WE to almost $800 in the process.

The UltraSharp U4025QW is now available to purchase globally. The new 40-inch curved monitor has arrived for much less than Dell had previously announced too, albeit without any hardware changes to reflect its reduced launch pricing.

Geoengineering is a hot potato: too many interactions, too much focus on the consequences, not the causes of global warming. This is illustrated by a current and promising idea relating to water vapor.

The developers behind Yuzu, a Nintendo Switch emulator, have officially shut the project down after settling a lawsuit filed against them by Nintendo earlier this month. In the proposed settlement, the developers will also have to pay Nintendo $2.4 million in damages and will not be allowed to maintain or distribute any code used in the Yuzu emulator.

Microsoft has already announced in 2022 that a new Age of Empires spin-off for smartphones will be released. Now the release is just a few months away. However, there are indications that significant progress in the game will only be possible against payment.

The mid-tier 2023 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop with a 16-inch screen has dropped back to its all-time low price. It’s currently available for $899.99 on Best Buy. The configuration that’s on sale comes with the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 512 GB of fast storage, and 16 GB of RAM.

IKEA is now selling its TRETAKT smart plug in a few stores in the EU. The gadget, first revealed in an FCC filing late last year, was spotted by a Reddit user. Compared to the older TRADFRI model, upgrades appear to include an integrated button and a more compact size. Plus, the gadget is relatively cheap, though this looks due to a somewhat basic feature set.