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TORRAS asserts that its upcoming Apple Vision Pro accessory range is worth holding out for as the best way to keep one's $3,499 headset as mint and fully-functional for as long as possible. The OEM claims to have thought of everything in these terms, from relieving potential neck-strain to making sure the "spatial computing" is as clear as possible at all times. The line also contains an innovative way of keeping the Vision Pro going for longer.

The Carl Pei-led Android brand Nothing is projected to launch its first ever sub-flagship smartphone in 2024. The "Phone (2a)" in question is now reported to have popped up in another new leak ahead of that event. This tip hints at a top-end spec the OEM has decided to throw into this new package for (presumably) less money than the current main Phone (2).

Haibike has reduced the price of its Alltrack 8 e-MTB in some European countries. Deals are available via the brand’s online store and at third-party dealers. The electric mountain bike, a 2023 model, features a 75 Nm Yamaha motor, SR Suntour suspension and various Shimano parts.

The thinnest and lightest foldable in this country is the Honor Magic V2, which is now also available in Europe, but 2024 has only just begun and this year will bring us plenty more foldables that could catch up with Honor's lead. One particularly exciting candidate is likely to be the first global model with a Leica camera - the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4.

No dedicated graphics card, no visual highlights but in turn, great performance, robustness and an OLED display. Even the P16s' graphics performance needn't shy away. So, good all around? Well, almost!

The BenQ X300G 4K short-throw gaming projector is now on sale in the US. Plus, customers who purchase the new model before January 31st can receive one of several free games. Features of the portable projector include a peak brightness of 2,000 ANSI lumens, 4.2 ms input lag and three gaming modes.

Blue Spark has launched VitalTraq, a vital signs monitoring platform for remote healthcare. A disposable, wireless thermometer patch and a face scan enables physicians to detect abnormal vitals from anywhere in the world.

Fossil smartwatches have been around for quite a good amount of time. The company has stood as a key player in the Wear OS smartwatch range. But there has been little to no progress after the release of the Gen 6 lineup, which debuted over two years ago. Now, the company has chosen to call it quits.

Fortnite has not been available in the Apple App Store for around 3 years now. Thanks to new regulations, this is set to change soon, but not entirely without resistance from Apple.

The OM System OM-1 II spec sheet has leaked online alongside an alleged price for the upcoming flagship Micro Four-Thirds camera. The camera includes expanded computational ND modes and AI subject recognition.

The Redmi Note 13 models are currently doing credit to the Xiaomi brand and its reputation as a smartphone manufacturer. The new edition of the bestselling series is also selling very well, as the latest sales figures show. Customers seem to like the smartphones.

The next-generation Apple iPad Pro is set to be announced in March and, for the first time since 2018, will feature a brand-new design and fresh accessories. Current rumors now provide further details on the first Apple tablet with an OLED display and the third-generation Apple Pencil.

An Asus executive recently confirmed that the second-generation gaming handheld is due as soon as 2024. The updated device will continue to run Windows 11, but Asus will "focus more on gaming" in the new version — a curious statement, considering the original ROG Ally is already a potent gaming machine.

Doogee has unveiled a new tablet, the R20. This is a rugged model which also houses an extra-large battery and meets the requirements of several IP certifications.

Freeaim has updated their Freeaim VR shoes with improved features. VR users can more confidently walk about in SteamVR worlds by taking steps in real life. Improved stability turning, sidestepping, and taking tiny steps allow beginner gamers to take baby steps on their way to utilizing the full power of these wheeled VR shoes.

A new leak indicates that the X100VI set to launch on February 20 will be bigger than the X100V, although it may barely be noticeable. However, looking at previous Fujifilm trends, weight may be a bigger concern from the new move.

The RGB10 Max 3 is the latest retro gaming handheld by Powkiddy. Built around a 5-inch display, the Powkiddy RGB10 Max 3 has a 4,000 mAh battery and utilises the popular Rockchip RK3566 chipset, as well as 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM.

The Huawei Watch GT 4 is receiving new software with version 4.0.0.161. The update contains several new features and improvements across various functions, including privacy, security and alarms. It remains unclear whether the company has completed the rollout or if the software will arrive in phases.

AYANEO has revealed the launch date of the long-awaited FLIP KB and FLIP DS. Sporting a built-in keyboard and secondary display respectively, the pair will also feature 120 Hz primary displays and modern AMD Ryzen 7 APUs.

ProLogium's first solid-state battery Gigafactory is just the tip of the iceberg as 130 GWh in Chinese solid-state battery plants materialize next year. Replacing 50% of all liquid EV batteries, however, will take a while.

Lenovo has introduced the Tab K11, another budget option in its tablet product stack. Available in multiple configurations, the Lenovo Tab K11 will receive OS upgrades up to Android 15 with security patches until nearly the end of the decade.

The RX 6550M dGPU comes with 4 GB VRAM and is mostly on par with Nvidia's RTX 3050. The configuration also features 32 GB DDR5-5200 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage and a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display with 144 Hz refresh rate.

The new Zen 5 desktop processors will also bring updated chipsets, but motherboards might actually come later. X3D models could launch at the same time, but some sources believe they could be delayed to launch in response to Intel's Arrow Lake-S in Q4.

One of the main upgrades of the Raspberry Pi 5 over its predecessor is the powerful Broadcom BCM2712 four-core SoC. While its factory clock speed is at 2.4 GHz, it can be pushed to 3.0 GHz for better performance. But this overclocking can lead to thermal throttling, which is why Seeed Studio and 52Pi brought a water cooling kit for the SBC.

The RG566 is Anbernic's next gaming handheld. Previously seen in various leaks, the Anbernic RG566 is expected to be about as powerful as the Retroid Pocket 4 but with a larger display and a more ergonomic housing.

Honor has now started selling the Magic V2 in the UK, another competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. While the Honor Magic V2 is only £50 cheaper than its Samsung rival on the face of it, various launch discounts bring Honor's foldable to as low as £1,199.99 before factoring a complimentary pair of Bang & Olufsen headphones that retail for £459.

Available for over $1,700 until recently and with an all-time low of $1,429.99, recorded in November 2023 by Camelcamelcamel, the Acer Nitro 16 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, GeForce RTX 4070, 16 GB/1 TB memory/storage, and a 16-inch 165 Hz IPS display is now down to $1,499.99 on Amazon thanks to a 17% discount.

The BenQ LH650 1080p projector has been officially announced. The new model has a laser light source with up to 4,000 lumens brightness and various energy-saving tools. Other features include a built-in speaker, support for HDR10 and multiple ports, including USB-C DP and HDMI 2.0.

Honor's Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design is coming to Europe and the UK. Arriving alongside the global release of the regular Magic V2, the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design is inspired by the design of the Porsche 911, right down to the foldable smartphone's Agate Grey colour scheme.

Kawasaki has partnered with Garmin on a touchscreen for its new RIDGE Limited side x side. The centre console solution will be somewhat similar to the Tread powersport navigator, with features including navigation from preloaded maps, a communication tool and information about the vehicle.

The Cybertruck will be the first Tesla vehicle to offer bi-directional charging, allowing it to be used as a home energy storage unit, for example. Electric cars from other manufacturers have had this feature for some time, and it is now expected to be available on the e-pickup.

The PC version of Horizon Forbidden West will come with support for Nvidia DLSS 3, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, as well as DirectStorage to improve loading times on supported hardware.

Apple is working hard to catch up to the competition in adding generative AI features to its devices, including its flagship iPhones. The company is busy acquiring start-ups and hiring AI specialists, but the new features aren’t likely to reach customers until late this year.

Huawei had great success in China after launching the Mate 60 devices. The smartphones even outsold the Apple iPhone 15 lineup, with sales for the Mate 60 series reaching 1.6 million units within six weeks of launch. But thanks to timely promotions on iPhones, Apple has now topped sales in China, which is also a first for the company in the Chinese market.

With a resolution of 7,680 X 2,160 pixels and a 57-inch diagonal, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC provides as much workspace as two UHD monitors. This curved behemoth with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time is now 20% off on Amazon, going for the all-time low price of $1,999.99 once again.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is now touted to debut next month. The flagship phone looks set to stake a claim to being the best camera smartphone on the market with a Xiaomi executive hyping up its credentials, and a leak revealing its powerful camera hardware.

Digital Chat Station, a reliable Weibo tipster, has shared new information on the Xiaomi 15 series. According to the report, the internal testing of the new lineup featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is progressing well. The tipster also hinted that the upcoming flagships may enter the mass production stage as early as September.

Samsung is expanding the brand new Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra with a total of three eye-catching designs by European artists, either as protective cases or as flipsuit cards. The company also offers a matching watch face for the Galaxy Watch6.

Apple is not happy about it, but the company now allows EU users to sideload apps onto its iPhones. Apple announced changes to how it handles apps on iOS in order to align with the European Union's Digital Markets Act. It also announced new App Store pricing and an App Store Fee calculator, which has some developers concerned.

Released worldwide in early June 2016, Hearts of Iron IV received yearly DLCs since then. After last year's Arms Against Tyranny expansion, this grand strategy wargame will receive a country pack, namely Trial of Allegiance, which is set to launch on March 7 and is the first such update since 2020.

The straightforward replaceability of the 4200 mAh battery in the Fairphone 5 is certainly one of the highlights of the smartphone's features, but DxOMark's detailed analysis now reveals the disadvantages of this design.

The Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24+ are offered in Europe with the Exynos 2400, while only the top model uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. As benchmark comparisons now show, Samsung's flagship chip is clearly inferior, except in one discipline where the strengths of the RDNA 3 graphics chip come to the fore.

Lenovo's coveted 16-inch notebook also comes with a smooth 240Hz QHD display, a huge 99Wh battery as well as a 1TB SSD. Thanks to a welcome price drop, the RTX 4080-powered Legion Pro 7 is now on sale for 27% off MSRP.

Nubia has launched a particularly stylish variant of the RedMagic 9 Pro. The RedMagic 9 Pro White Special Edition has a bright white and particularly classy design thanks to the absence of a camera hump.

Aluminum mining is a dirty business. Toxic red mud remains, containing millions of tons of iron. Researchers are showing how steel, chrome and more can be extracted from it at the same cost and without CO2 emissions.

Rivian recently applied for a permit to use part of the Laguna Beach Main Beach Park to display six vehicles during a reveal event on March 7, 2024.

The Galaxy F14 5G and M14 5G are still some of the cheapest new Android smartphones from Samsung with "segment-leading" 6,000mAh batteries on the market. However, it seems they might be supplanted with 2024 counterparts soon. Both devices have new model numbers and been approved for sale on the Indian market

The Zotac Zbox Pico PI430AJ Mini-PC features the Intel Core i3-N300, a native 8-core SoC, and is equipped with a new cooling unit. Zotac is the pioneer in mini PCs to incorporate two AirJet mini cooling modules from Frore System. However, during testing, the Zotac Zbox Pico PI430AJ Mini-PC failed to distinguish itself from the competition in terms of performance.

MINISFORUM is now selling the Neptune Series HX100G, an updated HX77G and HX99G based around a newer AMD Ryzen APU. Available from $719, the Neptune Series HX100G is also configurable with a 1 TB SSD and 32 GB or 64 GB of RAM.

Lenovo is set to debut its very first SSD lineup. This lineup will consist of four storage solutions: PCIe Gen 4, PCIe Gen 3, SATA III, and portable drives. They will all be manufactured by BIWIN, one of the major solid state drive and memory manufacturers.