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The new thin and lightweight ThinkPad T14s G5 is a major redesign of this thin and lightweight laptop. Importantly, Lenovo axes the AMD version of this model, going Intel-only. The new design focuses on making the device smaller and minimizing screen bezels.

Lenovo has announced a refresh of the ThinkPad T16. Adopting a revised design that is also more repairable, the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 will be available in Q2 2024 globally with Intel Core Ultra processors and an optional 4K OLED display.

Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4, a compact convertible laptop that will be available with modern Intel Meteor Lake processors. Not only has Lenovo detailed various key specifications, but it has also confirmed the device's release window and launch pricing.

Lenovo launched the Gen 1 ThinkPad X12 Detachable laptop tablet back in 2021. It stood as an excellent pick for mobile productivity, but the specs are now relatively outdated. Well, after about three years, Lenovo has finally launched the Gen 2 with the latest Intel Core Ultra CPUs.

Alienware's AW920H headphone is now the cheapest it has ever been on Amazon and Best Buy. You can buy its"Dark Side of the Moon" colour variant on both platforms for $90.99.

Infinix has come to Barcelona with claims that it can achieve an "unprecedented" benchmarking score with its latest mobile gaming optimizations. It is rated to combine a new CoolMax system based on thermoelectric technology with AI to put a device with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC at the top of the AnTuTu charts.

Tesla has won more public funding for EV charging infrastructure than anyone else so far, as it can build its Superchargers faster and cheaper. The government subsidy requirements demand interoperability and Tesla has taken steps to deliver it.

HMD has unveiled the plans for its "evolution" into a "multi-brand" tech OEM at MWC. They involve a summer of 2024 full of new releases, that for the next Nokia smartphone and "iconic device" included. The company also has something "for Barbie fans of all ages" in the works.

The Watch S3 is one of three wearables that Xiaomi has presented today at MWC 2024. The most unusual of the trio on the face of it, the Xiaomi Watch S3 has a modular design, plus a large AMOLED display and over two weeks of quoted battery life.

The Xiaomi Watch 2 is now orderable across Europe and the UK. One of the cheapest modern Wear OS smartwatches around, the Xiaomi Watch 2 has a large AMOLED display, a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chipset and up to 65 hours of battery life.

Apple is reportedly mulling the expansion of its wearables range with rivals for devices such as the Oura Ring - not to mention the Meta/Ray-Ban glasses - then again, they may be a long way off compared to others such as next-gen AirPods. To that end, the first-gen Ring from the Cupertino giant might lag significantly behind a Galaxy Ring rumored to make an imminent debut.

Xiaomi has launched the Outdoor Camera CW400 in Europe. The model features a 4MP camera which can rotate 360° horizontally and 160° vertically, capturing 2.5K quality images. Other features include app-based controls, full-color night vision and two-way voice communication.

Xiaomi has introduced the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 as part of its global showcase. Launching in two memory configurations, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and HyperOS-powered tablet starts at €699 but will cost upwards of €270 more if you want its pen or keyboard accessories.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is Xiaomi's latest premier smartphone and attempt to dethrone the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. A few differences exist between the global and Chinese versions of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra though, including a 300 mAh smaller battery capacity.

Xiaomi has now brought its main Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 competitor to Europe. Arriving for €999, the Xiaomi 14 features a host of high-end hardware, including a trio of 50 MP cameras and a 4,610 mAh battery that supports 90 W wired charging.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro launched in the Chinese market back in August of last year. After about six months, the smart health and fitness tracker is finally stepping out of China. The good thing is that its global pricing is not too far from the Chinese launch price tag, making it a good health and fitness smartwatch for the money.

Xiaomi has released not only the Xiaomi 14 Ultra outside China today, but also the Photography Kit that accompanies its latest flagship. The Photography Kit brings added versatility to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, including an additional 1,500 mAh battery, among other features.

Honor has teased the Magic6 RSR Porsche Design, the company's second collaboration with Porsche Design after the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design. Based on the little information that Honor has provided so far, it would seem that the Magic6 RSR Porsche Design is actually a version of the Magic6 Pro, not the Magic6.

Honor has finally confirmed how much the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design costs in Europe and the UK. Launching today, the spin-off of the regular Magic V2 is one of the most expensive smartphones around, with €2,699 and £2,349.99 starting prices in the Eurozone and UK, respectively.

The Honor Magic6 Pro made its official debut in China in the middle of January, and the global debut was later teased for MWC 2024. As the teaser stated, the Android smartphone has just been unveiled for the international market. It has the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 108 MP periscope camera, and on-device AI as the Chinese variant.

Honor has detailed its next 16-inch laptop. Arriving at MWC 2024 in Barcelona before a global release later this year, the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 will be available with a power Intel Meteor Lake-H processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series dedicated GPU and rear-facing I/O, among other features.

Honor is now selling the Pad 9 in the UK. Arriving running MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13, the Honor Pad 9 has a 12.1-inch and 120 Hz display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and an 8,300 mAh battery, among other features.

Marshall and Patta have collaborated on a limited edition version of the Emberton II speaker, now available globally. The model has orange and wood effect fabric sides and a multi-colored grille. Other features of the portable Bluetooth speaker include a 30-hour run time, True Stereophonic audio and app-based controls.

The Optoma UHZ55 projector is now available via retailers worldwide. The new 4K model has a gaming mode and a laser light source delivering up to 3,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features include built-in speakers, access to apps via the Optoma Marketplace and smart home ecosystem compatibility.

The Huawei Watch GT 4 seems to be receiving new software. However, the version number for the update is almost identical to that of an earlier release from January. Both the changelog and the size of the software suggest that this is a different version, bringing improved stability to the smartwatch.

Semtech has announced the AirLink XR60, claimed to be the smallest rugged 5G router in the world. The system also comes with a GNSS module, which enables fleet monitoring, among other things.

Rehab Technologies IIT has presented the TWIN exoskeleton targeted to stroke and spinal cord injury patients. When worn, the non-self balancing suit assists patients with limited or no control over their legs and feet to sit, stand, and walk about.

Android expert Mishaal Rahman confirmed that Google Tensor G3 is the first smartphone chipset to have hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding support. The SoC has hardware-level support for encoding at up to 4K 60 FPS, but no current application can take advantage of it, which is likely due to the lack of platform support.

Unveiled at CES 2024, the 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 has now hit the shelves. Two of the six configs are now available at Best Buy, although one of them is currently out of stock. For those who missed the launch coverage, this gaming laptop comes with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS APU and up to Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU.

Researchers say that companies who are promoting the daily use of headsets like the Apple Vision Pro should exercise “caution and restraint” until further research is undertaken into their effects.

A few hours after the Chinese launch of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and just before its global launch at the Mobile World Congress, the first teardown video of the new Leica camera flagship examines the smartphone in detail and includes a camera test and various measurements, such as of the battery and display.

Kubuntu Focus is now offering a new and more powerful version of its high-performance M2 laptop, which is especially suitable for Linux. Customers can choose between different processors and graphics cards.

One-Netbook is upgrading the OneXPlayer 2 Pro with the latest Ryzen 7 8840U "Hawk Point" APU, promising improved performance. Featuring Zen 4 & RDNA 3 architecture, the device offers high-end features like a 2.5K 8.4-inch screen, up to 64 GB of memory, and a up to a 4 TB Gen 4 SSD.

The 14-inch workstation also sports the well-performing AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U CPU and a 1TB SSD. Thanks to a colorful OLED display, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 is worth consideration for shoppers who can spend around $1,100 on a new Lenovo laptop.

Reports indicate that FSD beta v12 is more organic in its driving and behaviour. It stops and accelerates more smoothly, navigates puddles and parking lots with ease, and parks the car itself — across two parking spaces. To its credit, it appears to be a handy upgrade over FSD beta v11.

LG has unleashed its latest Gram Pro laptops on the United States market. They are available with 17- or 16-inch displays, the latter of which can also be OLED in conventional clamshell or convertible form-factors. Some SKU pre-order deals include 2x RAM for free or a free portable monitor.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has just hit its lowest price ever on Amazon. Priced at $864, this offer represents a substantial reduction of almost 26.5% from its previous highest asking price of $1,172.50.

Huawei has released a new Watch GT 3 Pro update, which brings Harmony OS 4 to the smartwatch. Features with the latest software include an enhanced app grid, a screen lock tool for use during workouts and customization of how workout data is displayed. Other optimizations improved the always-on-display and training data accuracy.

The Find X7 Ultra is the highest-end Android smartphone currently sold by OPPO - however, it is now tipped to gain even more premium with its upcoming Satellite Edition. The variant has reportedly been cleared to use the new cutting-edge technology in China, although it may have the same specs as the existing flagship device otherwise.

The device thought to launch as the Galaxy M15 5G has now been cleared to do so in the US by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Its new leak depicts an Android smartphone of specs suspiciously similar to those of the A15 5G - then again, the M-series version is now also slated to maintain its unique advantage over the pre-existing handset.

Realme has announced that the device that brought 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage to its affordable tier of the 5G smartphone market in 2023 will be supplanted by a new generation soon. The Narzo 70 Pro is also tipped to deliver a "best-in-class" main camera and seems to have the OEM's most up-to-date design for mid-rangers.

Massacre a medieval army of knights with a shotgun or simply roll over them in a truck? Anyone who has always wanted to know how knights fare against modern weapons can finally find out in the action-strategy hybrid Kingmakers, planned for 2024.

If you have nothing to do this weekend, you can take a look at the post-apocalyptic world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human in the new Reloaded Edition - for free. There is a substantial discount for anyone who enjoys the game.

While the focus with the Cybertruck's range on a charge numbers has so far been on extreme towing or high speed driving conditions, a standardized mixed test confirms Tesla's official numbers.

Tenways has announced a new e-bike, the CGO009. The smart electric bicycle will launch in late February with a relatively high price tag. While few details have been provided by the brand, a teaser video suggests that features include a C-9 hub motor, a Gates Carbon Drive Belt and a battery stored inside the frame.

A new SuuntoPlus Stryd sport app is now available, providing advanced running metrics for smartwatches. Stryd is a running power meter which must be purchased separately from the Suunto wearable. Real-time measurements included with the app are Leg Spring Stiffness, Impact Loading Rate, Vertical Oscillation and Ground Contact Time.

This HP gaming laptop comes with a fitting level of specs, featuring a Core i9, an RTX 4080, a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, 32 GB of RAM, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a QHD display (G-Sync, 240Hz). Despite having powerful components, the laptop produces a moderate amount of noise – with the right settings.

Major players in the IT industry, including Jeff Bezos and Nvidia Corp., have reportedly invested in Figure AI Inc., a startup creating human-like robots. The company is seeking to raise approximately $675 million in a funding round. The move comes as part of a rush to discover new uses for artificial intelligence.

Wandercraft has unveiled the Personal Exoskeleton enabling wheelchair-bound people with lower-body paralysis to walk again. The battery-powered exoskeleton utilizes real-time, 3D environmental mapping and adaptive AI gait to allow users to independently sit, stand, and walk around the city.

Launched alongside the beta for the Nvidia app, which will replace both GeForce Experience and Control Panel, as well as the more recent and less popular RTX Experience app, the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver brings AI optimizations that add HDR to SDR games, as well as DLSS 3 and Reflex support for Nightingale.