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The Garmin Venu 2s is now on sale at the lowest price ever at Amazon after a 50% discount off MSRP. The 2” OLED smartwatch lets you track your health and location, listen to downloadable music, and pay for food while out and about.

Noble Audio has launched the Falcon Max earbuds using solid-state drivers from xMEMS. The micro-electromechanical systems drivers are built using silicon on a microscopic scale rather than a conventional driver and cone. The result is superior audio reproduction with less distortion.

The SZBOX S513 is a flat computer system with a powerful and still up-to-date Intel processor, which should be well suited to a number of purposes. The choice of connections, however, does not seem very advantageous.

Version 17 of the Windows-like Linux distribution Zorin OS is now available for download. In addition to performance improvements and reduced memory requirements, numerous new features await users.

Windows is discontinuing Windows Mixed Reality, which means that numerous headsets will potentially become electronic waste in the long term. The discontinuation is also likely to have a profound impact on Microsoft's VR strategy and the platform's chances of success.

A rocket launch consumes a few hundred tons of fuel. Roughly speaking, the equivalent of 1 million liters of petrol. All the better that ESA wants to send its Ariane launch vehicles into space using solar energy in future.

iQOO has decided that it cannot wait until its new mid-range Android smartphones debut to share their new finish options, each complete with new name and back-story, with the world. They are slated to launch as the Neo9 and Neo9 Pro, the latter of which is now tipped to debut with a premium amount of RAM to go with its high-end Dimensity 9300 platform.

Samsung's next Galaxy XCover-series smartphone is coming to Europe, according to a new leak. It is tipped to hit the market with "nice" specs for its typically rugged category of Android devices. Nevertheless, it may also have an attractive price on its supposedly upcoming launch.

LG has announced the UltraGear OLED 45GS96QB, a 44.5-inch gaming monitor and successor to the UltraGear OLED 45GR95QE. Arriving at CES 2024, the UltraGear OLED 45GS96QB will feature a 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and built-in speakers.

LG has announced the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE, a 34-inch gaming monitor sporting an AGLR OLED panel. Due to be properly unveiled next month, the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE has already won a CES 2024 Innovation Award for reasons unknown.

We are still a few months away from the rumoured arrival of the Nothing Phone (2a). Nonetheless, full camera specifications for the mid-range smartphone have leaked online, as have numerous official wallpapers.

The Redmi Note 13 series of potentially affordable yet attractively-spec'd Android smartphones is definitely coming to India soon - now, the brand has confirmed outright that its Pro variants will be an option. The devices are currently being teased as bringing their headlining features with them thus far, although some eagle-eyed Xiaomi fans might have already noticed that there is something else missing here.

Xiaomi has launched the Smart Plug 2 in the EU. The device allows you to turn regular home appliances into smart home gadgets, which can be controlled remotely via an app or voice commands. Features of the smart plug include Google Home compatibility, on/off scheduling and a button-triggered countdown timer.

The Samsung Health app will soon launch a new medication tool in the US. The feature allows you to track your medicines and view information about the drug and tips for taking it. Plus, prioritized reminders ensure you do not forget to take your prescription medications.

The heating elements discovered in the front camera kit of the Cybertruck may be a harbinger of things to come to all Tesla vehicles going forward. Tesla has also taken other precautions to keep the parking camera lens clean and unobstructed.

Just a year ago, used Tesla cars were a multibillion business as they fetched prices close to brand new vehicles over supply chain constraints and unprecedented demand. Now, however, nobody seems to want used EVs and prices are falling.

LG has confirmed plans to launch the 45GS95QE, one of several new UltraGear OLED monitors. Seemingly, the UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE will join its gaming monitor siblings at CES 2024, which will run between January 9 and January 12 in Las Vegas.

The 39GS95QE is one of several UltraGear OLED monitors that LG plans to formally introduce during CES 2024. According to early official specifications, the UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE will utilise a new 39-inch OLED panel that delivers 1440p visuals with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms GtG response times.

LG has shared various details about the UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE, the smallest model in its new UltraGear OLED product stack. The UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE will combine a 1440p resolution with 400 nits peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 connectivity and a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

OnePlus and Sharge have unveiled a joint product: POUCH, a 3-in-1 portable power bank. The accessory combines a power bank, charger and cable, allowing you to charge up to three gadgets simultaneously. Features include foldable pins, magnetic connections and a replaceable cable.

Samsung has expanded its ViewFinity series with the S65TC, a 34-inch and 1000R curved monitor that combines a 1440p resolution with a 100 Hz refresh rate. The ViewFinity S6 S65TC also has a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports, among other features.

Rumors are pointing to Apple being introducing a generative AI version of Siri set to debut with iOS 18 on the next-generation iPhone 16 series due in late 2024. The company’s researchers have just detailed one way in which an iPhone will be able to overcome RAM limitations to successfully run a sophisticated LLM on-device.

Hyte has finally released the Y70 Touch globally, two months after the PC case's debut in Canada and the US. A highlight of the Y70 Touch is its vertical touchscreen display, which measures 14.1-inches across and has a 1,100 x 3,840-pixel resolution.

Morefine has updated the M6, a mini-PC that measures a mere 155 x 80 x 19 mm. Available in various SKUs, the new Morefine M6 relies on recent Intel processors and can run two M.2 2280 SSDs simultaneously.

The Siegenia Smart Window Handle is now on sale in the EU. The gadget supports Matter and Thread, allowing you to integrate the device into various smart home systems like Apple Home and Google Home. Features include remote locking, status checks and scenes to combine the keyless handle with other smart home products.

NOWATCH has launched their signature health tracker to support well-being and balance. The wearable has the unique option of swappable faces, so users can replace the analog dial with a display-less metal or gemstone face. This completely removes the digital distraction and stress of modern digital smartwatch displays and the pressures of time.

A Stanford study has discovered thousands of explicit images of child abuse in LAION-5B, the largest image dataset for training AI models, including Stable Diffusion. Following this revelation, LAION has temporarily taken its datasets offline to ensure they are safe before republishing.

Based on reviews from UltrabookReview and Golden Pig Upgrade, the pre-release BIOS that's currently on some systems vastly undermines the performance of the new Intel Core Ultra processors. The Meteor Lake laptops offer a noticeable performance upgrade after a BIOS update.

Humane has announced that the AI Pin will start shipping in March 2024. However, this shipping timeline is only for priority orders, and the AI wearables will be dispatched in the same sequence the pre-orders were received.

The Company Store is a unique Apple Store, having existed before the first Apple Stores opened. Apple is closing down the long-standing location early next year, according to a report.

While Apple has AirDrop, a service for sharing data between users of Apple devices, the situation in the Android ecosystem is more complex. In addition to Google's Nearby Share, there is Samsung's Quick Share as well as the cooperation of a number of Chinese smartphone manufacturers in the Mutual Transfer Alliance. At present, the prospect that Android will soon have a more universal standard for data exchange is looking good.

Oukitel has a new smartphone in its portfolio in the WP33 Pro. Its robust design and particularly large battery make it ideal for outdoor use.

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LG has announced the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE, one of several gaming monitors it plans to reveal next month at CES 2024. Like the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE can switch between two display modes, which LG calls 'Dual-Hz'.

ASUS has revealed the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, a 32-inch gaming monitor that it claims is the 'world's first dual-mode monitor'. The ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP will be revealed at CES 2024 with 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz display options.

The Qoocam 3 Ultra is a "cutting-edge" new dual-lens action camera rated for super-high recording in 3D. Kandao's upcoming lifestyle vlogging device is also backed to take high-quality, instantly-shareable panoramic photos. It will debut during the OEM's CES 2024 showcase ahead of its 2024 release.

In a reversal of its decision to remove Discovery TV from its platform earlier this month, PlayStation will continue to host Discovery TV content. This comes as relief to some users who were informed that Discovery TV content they purchased would be removed from their accounts.

Neurotechnology firm Neurable has partnered with Master & Dynamic to create the MW75 Neuro, a noise-cancelling headphone with a built-in brain-computer interface, which will allow it to measure the wearer’s brain activity and thus help monitor focus or mental fatigue through the day. The headphone is based on Master & Dynamic’s flagship MW75 featuring 40 mm beryllium drivers and adaptive ANC.

The recently launched Jabra Elite 10 earbuds have just dropped to their record-low price. They are currently available for just $199.99, which translates to a $50 discount from the usual $249.99 price tag.

The Holy Grail of fast and cheap 4680 battery production that is the dry coating method is being utilized by Tesla for the first time in the Cybertruck. Unfortunately, it is still proving very difficult to scale up.

Garmin has issued v15.77 for Fenix 7, Epix 2, Enduro 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series, the third stable update released for the smartwatches in December. Skipping Garmin's Public Beta program entirely, the new update brings bug fixes to all models, including Garmin's new titanium Marq 2 variant.

The Van Rysel E-EDR AF e-road bike is now on sale at Decathlon in various EU countries. The lightweight model features a Mahle X35 system with multiple connectivity options and an accompanying GPS computer. Other features include an SRAM APEX AXS groupset and a 160 km (~100 miles) assistance range.

The Moto G34 is Motorola's latest mid-range handset following the releases of the Moto G54 and Moto G84 a few months ago. While a Chinese exclusive for now, the Motorola Moto G34 is expected to receive a global launch at some stage.

From an all-time-high of $74.44 this fall, Meross' garage door remote has plummeted by more than half. Thanks to cumulative price drops, seasonal sales and a $5 on-page coupon, this HomeKit-compatible garage door opener is finally a luxury everyone can afford.

The Sharge Flow Mini portable charger is now available in various countries globally. The compact accessory with a 5,000 mAh battery capacity is around the same size as a roll of film. Features include interchangeable charging plugs, an integrated USB-C cable to power a second device and LED charge level indicators.

A renowned leaker has published countless Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra renders before Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event. With over 50 unique images provided, Samsung has little to reveal in under a month's time.

Customers worldwide can now order the new Xiaomi Mijia Label Printer thanks to AliExpress. The device, which launched earlier this year, can be controlled via the Xiaomi app thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity. Other features of the portable gadget include inkless printing and custom shortcuts.

Xiaomi has launched the Smart Door Lock E20 Cat's Eye Edition in China. The new device, seen in a Wi-Fi edition earlier this year, adds a 172° wide-angle camera. Features include fingerprint and NFC unlocking, support for multi-screen video streaming and a voice-changing tool.

The Garmin Connect IQ System 7 is now available in beta form for developers. The update brings a new API level, 5.0.0, alongside a wide range of features. These include an “Always On” display mode improvement, an upgrade for the Communications module and Bluetooth bonding.

The IKEA JETSTRÖM LED ceiling light panel is now on sale in various EU countries. The smart light is available in two sizes, producing a white light which can be adjusted for color temperature and brightness. Control options include a remote, the IKEA app and voice commands.