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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.

Fresh speculation about the state of an Xbox controller refresh has emerged online. Expected to be released this spring, the controller is being developed under the codename and could retail for $69.99 in the US.

Death Stranding is finally being released on the Apple iPhone, iPad and Mac, in the extended Director's Cut and at a reduced price. The game will take full advantage of the capabilities of Apple's ARM chips and support both Metal 3 and MetalFX upscaling.

A known tipster with a reliable track record on Weibo has claimed that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a much larger 1/1.14 inch primary camera sensor from Sony, along with several other advancements, positioning the iPhone 16 Pro Max as an "image flagship".

A popular YouTuber has threatened to take action against Ubisoft for shutting down The Crew. While the game remains playable for now, Ubisoft plans to shutter The Crew in a few months' time.

Following the first drop and durability test, the first complete teardown of the Galaxy S24 Ultra has now been posted on YouTube. This is not only useful as a repair guide and early assessment of repairability but also shows what has changed internally on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, for example, in terms of the cooling system and camera.

Garmin has released another update on its Beta Program for various recent flagship smartwatches. Rolling out as Beta Version 16.13, the update should arrive automatically within the next 24-48 hours and can also be downloaded manually if needed.

It appears that ASUS is actively working towards delivering a successor to last year's Zenfone 10. Arriving months before its probable release, the handset has been seen sporting flagship hardware, including 16 GB of RAM.

On the day of Tesla's all-important Q4 earnings release, a big scoop about its cheap next generation Model 2 vehicle claims a 2025 launch along with additional design and specs details. Elon Musk is on record saying that the Model 2 will be a 'revolution' in low-cost car manufacturing.

If history is any indication, the Pixel 8a will launch around May. That hasn't stopped the mid-range phone's packaging from leaking in the flesh, though, and revealing some key details of the device ahead of time.

Samsung has reportedly decided to add an affordable foldable smartphone to its lineup. The device which is purported to be a cheaper Z Fold 6 could be revealed alongside the regular Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in the second half of this year. The company is supposedly launching a more cost-effective model to gain traction in the Chinese foldable market.

Nintendo has officially announced the impending termination of online services for its 3DS and Wii U systems, effective after April 8th at 4 pm PDT. However, the company states that software updates and purchased items will continue to be available for download, atleast for the time being.

The 2024 Philips OLED+909 Ambilight TV has been revealed, with an expected launch date later this year. The new model has up to 3,000 nits brightness, runs on Google OS and is Matter compatible. Other features include a new Game Bar, Dolby Vision Gaming and integrated Bowers & Wilkins speakers.

Highlights for this model include a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS screen with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, the relatively fast Intel Arc iGPU with 8 Xe cores, 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors, full-size SD card reader, fingerprint sensor, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Google is taking another leaf from Apple's book by offering a mid-generation refresh of its current flagship smartphones. While Google has already hinted at a Pixel 8 series refresh, a renowned leaker has revealed what the Pixel 8 Pro looks like in its 'fresh' colour option.

According to new rumours, Xiaomi is working towards updating its high-end tablet series months before previous leaks suggested. Allegedly, the likes of the Pad 7 Pro could debut in a few weeks' time with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in tow.

The CEO of Sony, Kenichiro Yoshida, has talked about the future of PlayStation games in an interview with Norges Bank Investment Management. According to the CEO, Sony’s “gaming experiences” will “expand to PC, mobile, and cloud.”

About a week before launch, two AMD Ryzen 8000G processors have popped up on Geekbench: the Ryzen 7 8700G and the Ryzen 5 8600G. According to the scores, the new chips are achieving up to 30% better in single-core tests than their Ryzen 5000G predecessors.

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have developed a virtual reality grocery shopping simulator that measures declines in cognitive and motor abilities that occur as one ages. This opens the door to improved tests that will better measure and detect decline in patients earlier.

Disney Imagineer Lanny Smooth has unveiled the Holotile VR treadmill for multiple users. This device users to stand on the platform and walk in any direction for any distance during VR sessions and games without physically moving off the treadmill.

In a meeting with 40 department heads, Samsung chairman Lee Jae-Yong played a video with feedback from Samsung customers. The video clip apparently featured some users expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of Galaxy smartphones. Chairman Lee Jae-Yong then implored the executives to think from a customer's perspective.
Update 2024/01/25 12:00 CET: Changed misattributed quote and revised the article.

A new rumour highlights the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's power draw. When an all-core load is applied, the SoC's power consumption supposedly shoots up to 14.2 Watts, putting it well over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's 12.7 Watt figure.

Apple’s seemingly on-again off-again Apple Car project is still happening with the company now said to be targeting a 2028 launch window.

OnLeaks has just revealed what Google has in store for us with the Pixel 9 Pro. It comes with a redesigned rear camera module that bears an uncanny resemblance to one of its main competitors.

With a new all-time peak value of 1,864,421 concurrent players, Palworld only needs to beat PUBG for the crown of most played game on Steam. However, while Counter-Strike 2 is less than 50,000 players behind, the difference between Palworld and PUBG is rouhgly 1,400,000, so beating it might take a while.

The Minimal Phone is defying current trends on the smartphone market, making use of an almost square E ink display combined with a BlackBerry-style keyboard. MnmlOS focuses on the most important functions of a phone and does away with social networks.

Gorilla Glass Armor has already proven that it can deal with reflections much better. But the question of resistance to scratches and (un)intentional drops was recently put to the test in the first available Galaxy S24 Ultra 'drop & scratch durability' test. Can Samsung set itself apart from its predecessors with its flatter display and titanium casing?

The first and only company to build a space-based cellular broadband network for regular smartphones, AST SpaceMobile announced a $155 million strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone. Alongside it, up to $51.5 million will come from AST SpaceMobile's existing senior secured credit facility.

Sonos is expanding its portfolio with the new 203 mm in-ceiling speakers. The speakers are larger than the previous 6-inch model and, according to the manufacturer, offer natural, room-filling sound and easy installation.

Similarly to the EDC33, Nitecore's larger EDC35 version works with a particularly high energy density battery. This allows the EDC35 to achieve a lighting range of up to 550 meters while almost doubling the battery life of the smaller model.

The Magic Drawing Pad is an Android tablet that is particularly suitable for use as a drawing tablet and can thus differentiate between a particularly large number of pressure levels. It can also be used completely independently of a PC.

Lenovo's counterpart to the Steam Deck has experienced its first price drop on Amazon as a welcome 7% discount brings the 8.8-inch Legion Go gaming handheld down to a slightly more reasonable price point of $649 for the entry-level 512GB version.

Motorola's US online store has added new deals to its latest Winter Wonder promo event. They include the offer of a free Lenovo Tab P11 with the purchase of the Edge Plus (or Edge+) 2023 smartphone. There is also a discount on the ThinkPhone, and the offer of free TWS earbuds with the latest Razr-series foldable smartphones.

The affordable mid-range option in Lenovo's current gaming laptop lineup has experienced another price drop as a reputable online retailer is currently selling the RTX 4060-powered Legion 5 for just $850 at Walmart.

The company confirmed on Tuesday that it is cutting 60 jobs, and did not provide a reason for the layoffs. Affected employees may apply to other available jobs at TikTok, where there are now over 120 job postings that are comparable.

No battery change and no separate power supply are required to obtain measured values such as the current temperature. This means that sensors can be better positioned and provide continuous data.

Logitech was among the first companies to sound the alarm about the potential financial impact of the crisis. The company expects an impact of around 100 basis points on its profit margin from the extra transportation costs.

One billion people live without electricity and their mobility can't be restricted by only offering them expensive electric cars, says Toyota's CEO. He predicts that EVs will have to share the market with hybrids and even gas-powered cars.

A BiliBili creator has benchmarked AMD's new Ryzen 9 7940HX CPU. It was tested alongside an Asus laptop with a GeForce RTX 4070 and 16 GB of DDR5 5600 RAM.

Samsung is now selling the 990 EVO, the world's first SSD that can be connected via PCIe 4.0 or PCIe 5.0. Suitable for modern devices that support the M.2 2280 standard, the Samsung 990 EVO is available for as little as $124.99 with a five-year warranty included.

Razer has now outlined the specs with which the Blade 14 2024 is available from today (January 23, 2024), the first day of its pre-order phase. They include the new Ryzen 9 8945HS silicon touted to confer "advanced AI" on this iteration of the compact, metallic ultrabook. Meanwhile, its 2023 predecessor has gone on sale on Amazon.

The Realme 12 Pro+ is an exciting mid-range smartphone that will soon be launched, offering a periscope telephoto camera with triple optical zoom and a main camera with Sony IMX890 at an attractive price. A leak now confirms many of the specs, while Realme shares numerous sample photos.

With the Note 50, Realme presents an entry-level smartphone with a modern design, a 6.74-inch, 90 Hz fast display, and a 5,000 mAh battery at an attractive price. However, Realme saves in many areas to make this price possible.

The Amazfit Active smartwatch is now receiving an update via the Zepp app with new workout-related features. These include AI training plans for running races, real-time exercise analysis and additional post-workout data. Plus, you can now use a wrist gesture to bring up fitness metrics quickly.

The Geekom A7 is now available following a short teaser period. Launching for $699 with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU, 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, the powerful mini-PC rises to $849 for the nominally more powerful Ryzen 9 7940HS and a 2 TB SSD.

The maker of League of Legends has announced lay-offs that will affect 11% of its global workforce. Aside from offering a generous severance package, Riot is approaching the workforce reduction with a lot more candour and transparency than many other tech companies.

Suunto touts its latest product as the ideal audio accessories to take along on one's next adventure holiday, mountain hike or training session. The Wing headphones have an open-ear design for environmental awareness, and even support Head Movement controls for completely hands-free use. They may also be able to help keep both themselves and their user safe with LED lighting and an IP67 rating.

The two upcoming mobile lineups with Zen 5 cores appearing in the ROCm code also means that AMD will soon enable compute processing support for its iGPU models. However, this might only apply to RDNA 3.5 models and up.

One-Netbook is now selling the ONEXPLAYER X1, the first gaming handheld available with Intel Meteor Lake processors. Beating the MSI Claw to the punch, the ONEXPLAYER X1 has a 10.95-inch display, a substantial battery and will come with various complimentary accessories when ordered before January 26 at 16:00.

The Tesla Cybertruck is tested by a Youtuber in what is probably its first real off-road test, and seems to be struggling with even small obstacles. Did Elon Musk rush the launch of the e-pickup? Cybertruck enthusiasts are hoping that software updates will address at least some of its shortcomings.