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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.

Enshrouded seems to be the next big Early Access title on Steam, but how does the multiplayer survival game perform on Linux and the Steam Deck? GamingOnLinux tried it out and reports the results.

Google's Minty Fresh refresh has now arrived globally. Available on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in glossy and matte finishes, respectively, the new 'Mint' colour option is joined by various launch offers, including a 'Kick with Pixel' mini-game prize draw.

Google has detailed its first Pixel Feature Drop of 2024. A surprise announcement designed to align with its Pixel 8 'Minty Fresh' update, the January 2024 Pixel Feature Drop not only adds new features to the Pixel 8 series, but also older models like the Pixel 5a and Pixel 6. Even the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 have gained new functionality, too.

The Realme 12 Pro is officially slated to launch as a new Android smartphone with a "luxury" design that may or may not integrate decent rear cameras; however, a new tip hints it will conceal profoundly mid-tier specs beneath that supposedly premium veneer on its imminent launch. Its new leak also purports to confirm a switch from MediaTek to Qualcomm in terms of silicon across its whole series in 2024.

Xiaomi has not officially acknowledged the existence of a Xiaomi 13 Ultra successor yet. Nonetheless, an alleged Xiaomi 14 Ultra camera housing has turned up online in which various camera upgrades from the current Xiaomi 13 Ultra can be made out.

The new 48V low-voltage system that makes the Cybertruck's wire and rear steering functions possible will be carried over to future Tesla vehicles. One of those new Tesla cars with 48V system will be the cheap mass market Model 2.

JSAUX has announced that its upcoming FlipGo accessory will debut via crowdfunding as a new Portable Dual Screen monitor soon. It is slated to resemble the new Asus Zenbook Duo somewhat with touchscreen functionality, and will also boast a "magnetic" design and multiple mounting options. It will be available in two size SKUs with up to 41% off their MSRPs on their launch.

Reportedly, a new Motorola flagship remains a few months away. Predictably based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the unnamed device will likely land as the Edge 50 Pro later this year in Europe and as the Edge+ (2024) in North America.

CEO Sam Altman is reportedly discussing funding with UAE investors regarding a proprietary AI accelerator venture that is meant to eliminate the need for Nvidia GPUs. TSMC is also considered as production partner.

As of today, January 25, 2024, Ubuntu 23.04 has reached the end of support and will no longer receive security updates. Linux users still using Ubuntu 23.04 are advised to upgrade to version 23.10.

The decision to ship the Next Lite consoles with the HoloISO OS was criticized by the user community and Ayaneo is returning to Windows 11 out of the box. HoloISO will still be available to download for users who prefer a Linux-based experience.

In addition to providing support for the brand-new GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, the GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.23 software package also comes with RTX Video HDR, a free AI-powered tool that automatically converts SDR video into HDR feeds directly in the internet browser. Ultra Low Latency Mode is now ready for DX 12 games.

Amazfit has released software version 9.55.3.2 for an older smartwatch, the T-Rex 2. The update contains new sports activities alongside various improvements for cyclists and rowers. The software can be downloaded via the Zepp app, though whether the rollout is complete remains to be seen.

For the first time in years, the new Gorilla Glass Armor version that has been available exclusively on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, could actually prove to be significantly more scratch-resistant than previous variants, as a brand-new scratch test with a Mohs hardness test kit suggests. In addition, the new titanium frame is also being tested to determine its durability.

Tesla's Q4 earnings release contained a 'slowdown' warning for 2024 on account of challenging EV demand conditions and a pause before the launch of its mass market Model 2 next year. Consumer demand for the Cybertruck, however, remains a bright spot.

According to new reports, Wear OS will return this year with a fifth major revision. Missing out on interim Wear OS 4 updates altogether, Wear OS is rumoured to be moving onto Android 14, with Samsung already preparing builds for the Galaxy Watch7 and its Exynos 5535 chipset.

Development on the new Witcher game will finally pick up speed later this year, CD Projekt CEO Adam Badowski has confirmed. He also answers an important question that has been on the minds of fans since the announcement: Will the game be developed using AI?

Lenovo has launched the M20 5G, a new tablet with 5G connectivity. The device is equipped with a very rarely used chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage space. The device is currently only available locally but could also make its global debut.

The latest stable version 8.0-5 of Valve's Proton compatibility layer for Windows games on Linux includes support for new games, as well as HDR support for several titles.

The Skarper e-bike kit has been enhanced with help from the Red Bull Racing team’s engineers. According to the company, the updated product is now smaller and more powerful. The kit includes a 250W motor and a DiskDrive rotor, which clicks into place around your regular bike’s disc brake.

A renowned leaker has revealed the design of the Pixel 9, Google's next smaller flagship and rival to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro. Adopting design elements of recent iPhone models, the Pixel 9 has also been shown with a periscope zoom camera and what could well be another outing for Google's temperature sensor.

With a 4.3-star user rating, the MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio is a highly-rated creator notebook that is now on sale at Best Buy for only $999.99. The discounted price which is a big 33.33% reduction on the $1,499.99 list price makes the Stealth 14 AI a pretty solid deal thanks to its latest Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, RTX 4060 GPU, and 16 GB of upgradable RAM.

Mozilla Firefox version 122 is now available for Windows, macOS and Linux. In addition to several security fixes, users can look forward to new features, including support for passkeys.

Microsoft has joined Apple in the $3 trillion market valuation club after cracking the milestone on Wednesday. The share price surge has coincided with the company’s aggressive adoption of generative AI technologies.

Linux Mint has released an "Edge" ISO of its latest release 21.3 "Virginia" with the Linux 6.5 kernel. This means that the popular Linux distribution based on the Cinnamon desktop can also be used on newer laptops or PCs.

TP Vision has revealed its flagship OLED+959 Ambilight TV. The 2024 model offers up to 3,000 nits brightness, reduced latency for gaming and a new Game Bar. Several differences exist from the new OLED+909 model, such as upgraded Ambilight technology, more powerful speakers and a pedestal stand.

Microsoft has expanded availability of its Microsoft Mesh to all Microsoft Teams users after a limited rollout. Mesh allows users to participate in 3D meetings using avatars and interact within customizable, virtual reality environments. Remote workers wearing Meta Quest VR headsets can participate in 3D while those without in 2D all without leaving home.

Google Pixel 8 Pro debuted with a new sensor on the back, which has been seen as nothing but a gimmick at launch. As Google didn’t have the necessary approvals, it could only measure the temperatures of objects. That changed with the latest Pixel feature drop, as the sensor can finally record human body temperature.

Launched back in September of 2023, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 received its biggest discount on Amazon. The configuration with 16 GB of RAM, Intel Core i7-13700H, and RTX 4050 is currently sitting at $1,799.97, which is down from $2,399.99.

The brand new Hasselblad 907X 100C combines a stylish and versatile retro design with a 100 MP medium format sensor, a high-resolution flip-out touchscreen and a 1TB SSD.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is getting a brand new design, as indicated by the first render images of a transparent protective case developed for Google's next-generation flagship. The fundamentally redesigned camera module cuts a fine figure in a protective case.

The Fujifilm X100VI leaks continue to tug at the heart strings of compact camera fans. Despite previous arguments to the contrary and an identical lens, a new leak claims that the upcoming X100V replacement, and by extension the X-Pro4 and possibly X-E5, will, in fact, sport in-body image stabilisation.

In an interview with the head of Samsung's Mobile Digital Health division, a neck-and-neck race with Apple for supremacy in two important areas of health over the next few years is on the cards: Both the non-painful measurement of blood sugar and continuous blood pressure monitoring with individual risk analysis are said to be at the top of Samsung's to-do list. The newly teased Galaxy Ring is set to come onto the market in several variants.

From the peak of 1,864,421 concurrent players that was reached on January 23rd, the latest smashing hit of the gaming world, Palworld, is now above the 2,000,000 limit for the first time. However, more than 1,200,000 players still separate it from PUBG, which could lose the crown before the end of the month if Palworld continues its stellar climb.

Just in time for the launch of the brand new Samsung Galaxy S24 models, accessory manufacturers are introducing gadgets for Samsung's premium phones. Anyone looking for covers, cases, screen protectors, camera covers or quick chargers will be spoiled for choice.

Gigaset accounts itself Europe's "market leader" in DECT products - however, it is also in dire financial straits and in need of a life-line. Fortunately, it has now secured one in the form of a buy-out agreement with VTech, a big name in fixed-line phones (and also children's tech) in the US. The acquisition is touted to generally benefit the former while allowing the latter to move on with its corporate journey.

The 34-inch QD-OLED monitor from Alienware is curved and sports a QHD resolution of 3440 by 1440 pixels. Thanks to another 20 percent markdown, the AW3424DWF has dropped back to its all-time low sale price at Dell's official online store.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has been tipped to launch in March alongside the Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro. Ahead of that, however, a leaker has now revealed some standout features of the flagship phone, with a few potentially able to excite fans.

The rare, expensive and highly controversial mined cobalt can be replaced in batteries by widely available organic materials. The result is a durable, powerful and long-lasting battery. Lithium is also on the researchers' to-do list.

The Philips Hue app has been updated to version 5.9, now available to download for iOS and Android devices. The software brings a new tool for a smart lighting accessory, allowing greater control over your connected devices at the push of a button. Version 5.9 follows a more extensive app update released earlier this month.

MAINGEAR has marked the launch of the RTX 4070 Ti Super card by conducting a "limited drop" of a new "handcrafted and individually numbered" PC custom-built in collaboration with MSI. The Zero is touted to bring a revolution in gaming PC minimalism about with its new MG-RC cable-management system, not to mention a Panoramic Glass case through which an eponymous motherboard, branded cooler and "clean" RGB is displayed.

MINISFORUM is now selling the NAB7, a new Venus Series mini-PC that builds on the NAB6 that it already sells. At launch, the Venus Series NAB7 is available in three configurations, all with the same 45 W and 14-core processor.

HMD Global has kicked off Android 14 upgrades for Nokia smartphones. Distributed as v2.160, the update is nearly a 3 GB download and is already running outdated Android security patches.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series broke covers a week ago. Besides bringing hardware upgrades, the new devices also enjoy AI wizardry. Specifically, the lineup introduced Galaxy AI, which is also expected to roll out to old Galaxy phones. But not many will get it.

Oppo and Nokia has confirmed a resolution to their ongoing patent disputes. In a joint statement, the pair have outlined details of a multi-year licensing agreement that sees Oppo paying retrospective royalties, possibly with a view to re-entering more European markets alongside its subsidiary, OnePlus.

According to a fresh report by known tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the upcoming Dimensity 9400 will be manufactured using TSMC's second-generation 3 nm process and will feature a combination of Cortex-X5 cores. Like its predecessor, the 9400 will also not include efficiency cores, going all in with a performance core-only design.

The first solid-state battery Gigafactory comes courtesy of Mercedes-Benz partner ProLogium which is also building another, $6 billion facility in France. In the first phase, ProLogium's solid-state battery Gigafactory will ship lithium ceramic cells enough for 26,000 EVs.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is planning to institute policies that will charge fees related to apps installed on an iPhone outside the App Store. These new policies would only apply in Europe, per the Journal, in response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act, which goes into effect in March.