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Two familiar Rivian R1T prototypes were spotted in Alaska, sparking speculation of a new R1T model in the works. What exactly Rivian is up to is a mystery, though, as there appear to be no visual changes hiding under the new R1T wraps.

The five best-selling smartphones of 2023 were all Apple iPhones, according to a market analysis by Canalys. The second half of the top 10 also shows how popular Samsung's Galaxy A series actually were for the midrange segment in 2023.

The JBL Bar 9.1 is marketed as a truly wireless Dolby Atmos soundbar as the two rear speakers feature an integrated battery and Bluetooth connectivity, which makes them easy to set up and completely independent from any sort of cable.

The Zebra09 is more or less an electric scooter suitable for use on difficult terrain and also for transporting larger loads. A trailer can even be used for this.

Solar parks with gigantic dimensions are particularly worthwhile in dry, inhospitable areas with many hours of sunshine. A study using weather models shows that the dark areas have an even greater effect on the environment.

The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is currently enjoying a $500 discount on Best Buy. This deal drops the gaming laptop with Core i7-13620H and RTX 4060 from $1499.99 to $999.99, which is also an all-time low pricing for this particular configuration.

Disney has spent 1.5 billion US dollars to acquire shares in Fortnite publisher Epic Games. The goal: a whole new gaming and entertainment universe.

The Motorola's Moto G Play for 2024 now available to buy as an affordable Android smartphone with an updated chassis. It includes a single rear camera, although it might be worthwhile at an on-trend 50MP in resolution. It is available unlocked via select channels from now.

'Tesla Phone Key keeps disconnecting' is perhaps the most prevalent search term in connection with the feature. The 2024.2.3 Tesla software update version that is rolling out helps users with newer iPhones to unlock their cars much more reliably and quickly.

For a short time, players can once again get their hands on free games in the Epic Games Store. One of these games experienced an unexpected hype in 2021.

The Tangara is proving popular on Crowd Supply, a platform with 'over twice the success rate of Kickstarter and Indiegogo'. Available for $249 and supposedly shipping in September 2024, the open-source music player draws heavily from retro Apple iPod designs and is available to pick up until mid-March.

The Acer Chromebox Mini is the latest mini PC of the brand. It comes with 6W Intel Jasper Lake processors, supports up to 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, and can output three 4K displays at the same time. The company is yet to share price and availability details.

Google has renamed its AI chatbot Bard to Google Gemini and also added new functions and improvements to its most powerful artificial intelligence: 40 languages supported, Gemini app for Android and iPhone (in the Google app for iOS) is available in the USA.

ViewSonic has launched the XG272-2K-OLED in the US, where it arrives with a 2.5K and 240 Hz OLED panel. ViewSonic has also included numerous USB ports and four dedicated video outputs, as well as some RGB lighting.

Honor has pushed its first update to global versions of the Magic V2, its OnePlus Open, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Pixel Fold rival. Distributed as MagicOS 7.2.0.124, the over 500 MB update keeps the Honor Magic V2 on Android 13 but upgrades to it last month's Android security patch and adds some more bloatware for good measure.

A new report has outlined international launch windows for both the POCO F6 and POCO X6 Neo. While the latter may arrive as early as next month, the POCO F6 is now rumoured to be landing a month later than previous leaks suggested.

Team Green seems relentless, with more than 300% gains YoY and is now threatening to overtake Amazon's and Alphabet's market cap. Apple and Microsoft might be safe for a while, but with the ever increasing AI accelerator demand, the situation could change sooner than expected.

MangoHud version 0.7.1 has been released, adding minor features and bug fixes to the performance overlay for Linux. Here is an overview of the changes.

An e-bike conversion kit is available for Brompton bikes from the brand Byqee. The lightweight and compact kit provides a motorized rim, battery, controller and pedal assist sensor, allowing you to electrify your folding bike. Features include 350W peak power and a 40 km (~25 miles) assistance range. Plus, the model is currently discounted.

A new leak has revealed the first hands-on picture of the Galaxy A35 5G, one of several mid-range smartphones that Samsung is preparing to launch soon. Featuring Samsung's recent 'Key Island' design language, the Galaxy A35 5G also has three rear-facing cameras and an overall look that resembles the Galaxy A55 5G or even the Galaxy S24.

Helldivers 2 recently launched simultaneously on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC, but how does the third-person co-op shooter fare on Linux and Steam Deck?

Signify has released a new update for the Philips Hue app. Version 5.10.0 is now available to download for Android and iOS devices, bringing two new features to your smart home gadgets. The first tool relates to the brand’s newer home security products, while the second is linked to Valentine’s Day.

The Marshall Emberton II Patta limited edition has been unveiled. The portable speaker is a collaboration between the two brands celebrating Caribbean culture. Features of the device include two 2-inch drivers, a 20W output power and up to 30 hours of listening time thanks to the built-in battery.

Vision Pro early adopters have found - to their horror - that their new $3,500 is incapable of playing immersive spatialized pornography.

Most past reports about the iPhone SE 4 hinted that the device would have an iPhone 14 design with a notch. But a new rumor is suggesting otherwise, saying that the next budget-friendly Apple smartphone will feature Dynamic Island instead. The rumor also showcased the design with a mockup.

Valve has released an update for Proton Experimental for Linux and the Steam Deck, adding support for Tekken 8, The Finals and Black Desert. There are also bug fixes for Diablo 4, Resident Evil 2 and more.

There were a good number of reports on Microsoft bringing a command line tool that's similar to the sudo in Linux. Well, it seems like the reports were correct, as the company has officially introduced Sudo for Windows. What's more interesting is that it's open-source, with a GitHub repository available for the project.

Google's upcoming Tensor G4 SoC has supposedly shown up on Geekbench. It packs an 8-core CPU and an Arm Mali G715 GPU. The chip is slated to power the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold 2 later this year.

Now out of preview, a state in which it was available since 2023, the Apple-branded app trio for Windows 10 and Windows 11 is available for download via the Microsoft Store. While Apple Music and Apple TV provide access to media content, Apple Devices allows users to update or back up their iPhones to Windows PCs.

For the first time since the launch of the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer in 2016, Dyson is introducing a fundamentally new model. The unusual 'R' shape of the housing is intended to make the hairdryer much more versatile, while new RFID attachments enable numerous styling options.

A new Fujifilm X100VI rumour claims that the upcoming compact rangefinder-style camera will start arriving in the hands of buyers shortly after the February 20 announcement. The implications of this short pre-order window are good news for anyone looking to buy the camera at MSRP.

An update wave for Apple users: iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, watchOS 10.3.1, tvOS 17.3.1 and macOS 14.3.1 have just been released. This means new updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and the like.

A leaker has provided initial information on a planned firmware update, which, in addition to bug fixes for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra, will also deliver new features such as the option of increasing the color intensity of the rather pale display to the level of its predecessors.

Energizer has teased a new smartphone whose main selling point is said to be the large battery, which should put the company ahead of many of its competitors. However, the company has not yet shared any precise details.

Although salaries remain confidential, internal leaked documents reveal that Tesla now pays its US factory workers between $22 and $39 an hour while dividing them into seven levels. The changes became effective last month, after being finalized in December 2023. Last year, the industry average was $28 an hour.

General Motors is not resting on its Chevy Bolt laurels when it comes to its electric vehicle expansion strategy. It has now ensured critical battery cathode material supply for its future EV needs.

Nuclear fusion can be achieved without powerful magnetic fields, without gold sealing, but with a highly efficient laser. An actual energy yield is reachable, with moderate technical effort.

On February 29, the wait for the second part of the Final Fantasy 7 remake will finally come to an end. If you can't wait any longer, you can play now. The first chapter is now available as a demo.

The development phase of the Cyberpunk successor with the name "Project Orion" has officially begun. Fans can rightly have high expectations of the game. CD Projekt RED has brought in some well-known reinforcements for the development.

The first pictures of a new Lenovo ThinkBook laptop have leaked online. Building on the Yoga Book 9i, the unnamed device has two displays. However, one is a transparent panel with a bezel-less appearance.

Initially released only to OEMs in April 2022, the Ryzen 7 5700 processor from AMD recently became available as a retail product. Hardware Unboxed put this model through its paces and discovered that it only features half the L3 cache from the X version, which affects performance to the point where it even lags behind the more affordable Ryzen 5 5600.

Apple's latest AI model is hailed as "revolutionary" due to its ability to perform tasks such as "Photoshop-style modifications" based on prompts processed using multimodal large language models (MLLMs). Accordingly, it is called MLLM-Guided Image Editing (MGIE), and is rated to "manipulate" images at the pixel level.

People have now started digging into Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1, which officially contains one user-facing change relating to Circle to Search. However, a new feature dubbed 'Adaptive Touch' has been discovered, as have possible codenames relating to the second-generation Pixel Tablet.

Tesla has a new ad touting its bestselling Model Y's affordability that prompted Elon Musk to comment that it is an 'awesome car at a great price.' The Model Y now starts from just $36,490 after federal tax credits but before state incentives and a free FSD transfer.

GoPro has announced that it has rebranded its current subscription to Premium, which has also now sprouted a new Plus variant. The latter offers all of the same features as the former, with an added 'pro-grade' video stabilization tool and extra added cloud storage. The action-cam OEM's Quik for Macs has finally been released alongside it.

Media-focused Lenovo tablets are not known for having a slim body, and it seems like the company won't be making a change in that regard anytime soon. A new Lenovo Tab Plus leak has surfaced, which showcases a thick tablet with some design aspects of the Yoga Tab line.

Google has issued its February 2024 update to numerous Pixel devices. While not a Feature Drop, UQ1A.240205 is designed to resolve outstanding issues like Wi-Fi stability and performance, plus display corruption problems on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

Fresh images of two new upcoming mid-range handsets have surfaced online. Both upcoming Samsung Galaxy models, the pair both sport three rear-facing cameras and relatively simple designs. However, it appears that they will target different audiences, given Samsung's decision to release them as the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy C55, respectively.

The Cybertruck is getting its first grand software update over the air to improve on various aspects of ride comfort and handling. The big 2024.2.3 update for the Cybertruck also includes Tesla's Holiday Update features that it has been missing on until now.

Huawei is now said to have a new foldable smartphone in the works - however, its internals might remain largely unchanged compared to its Mate X5. Then again, it may stand a chance of looking different from the outside, with different proportions when closed. It is also said to be another thin and light device - albeit at the expense of another important spec.