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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.

The reality of getting multiple indoor cameras to cover blind spots might cause a strain for smart home budgets. With this limited-time 54% discount on Blink Mini cams, Amazon Prime members can now fully kit out their homes with indoor cameras at a very affordable price.

The IKEA Home smart app has been updated, bringing various new features to its DIRIGERA hub. The latest software enables you to manage multiple DIRIGERA units from your smartphone. Plus, support for new smart home products has been added, both for the Home smart app for the DIRIGERA hub and the Home smart app 1 for the TRÅDFRI gateway.

President of OnePlus China, Li Jie Louis, has uploaded a teaser poster of the OnePlus Ace 3 on Weibo. According to it, the slogan of the upcoming phone is “It’s my turn, the performance killer,” suggesting that the smartphone will push further than its predecessors.

The Masimo Stork Baby Monitoring System has gained FDA clearance. The system consists of a wearable Stork Boot that continuously transmits baby vitals and alarms to parents and doctors.

Soon to be officially unveiled by AMD, the Ryzen 7 8700G has surfaced on Geekbench. The Hawk Point AM5 desktop APU went through ML tests on the benchmarking platform, which evaluated the AI capacities of the chipsets. According to the results, the upcoming processor did better than the Ryzen 9 7940HS.

In a recent press release, Sony proudly reported on a PlayStation 5 milestone: over 50 million units have now been sold since its launch three years ago. According to Statista, however, it is only the 15th best-selling console.

The iHeal 5R is a new, robust smartwatch that offers support for blood glucose monitoring and ECGs. The watch can also be used to make phone calls.

VanMoof has been saved as a brand at least and the technology has not completely fallen victim to insolvency. The future of the innovative e-bike manufacturer is now much clearer.

Xiaomi has shared relatively detailed information about the new Poco M6 5G. The model is said to be the cheapest 5G smartphone to date and is also well positioned in terms of storage.

The arguably most enticing configuration of the Asus TUF F15 is once again on sale for less than $1,000, which currently makes the 15-inch gaming laptop the most affordable RTX 4070-powered machine on the market, although buyers will have to live with a rather unimpressive 1080p display.

Tangara is aimed at music and gadget lovers who miss the charm of the Apple iPod, but not the extreme limitations imposed by Apple's closed ecosystem. The new music player is completely open source, so it can be developed further or modified at any time.

Xiaomi is offering a new, smart automatic feeder that is designed to provide pets with food for up to a month and automatically indicates when food is running low.

Honor debuts the Honor 90 GT, a flagship-killer featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, up to 24 GB RAM and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. Boasting a 50 MP main camera, a 5000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging, vapor chamber cooling, and MagicOS 7.2 on Android 14, the device promises a compelling user experience.

The Steam Winter Sale is now live and features discounts on a variety of titles. Games on sale include everything from obscure Indie titles to award-winning AAA hits. Valve is also bundling 10 games for $10, representing a 94% discount.

The Aorus 15 YE5 comes at a budget price, however, it features a true high-end graphics card, namely Nvidia's previous-gen flagship. Our review showed that the laptop is in no way a thing of the past as a result of this component or any of its other parts.

A headlight upgrade that Tesla introduced to the Model 3 way back may finally see its dormant adaptive cornering capabilities unlocked. That's according to some newly unearthed regulatory certification that tips other upcoming headlight features.

Since the launch of the Apple iPhone 15 series, a number of users have taken to social media with images of swollen iPhone 15 Pro batteries. A recent post claims that a representative at an Apple Store confirmed an increase in the number of cases of warranty repairs for battery issues on Apple's latest Pro iPhone.

ASRock has recently debuted the NUC Ultra 100 BOX series. For those who missed it, it’s a lineup of mini PCs that packs the latest Intel Meteor Lake processors. Now, the brand has released the 4x4 motherboards that power the new mini PCs, offering the flexibility to easily make custom systems with the Intel Core Ultra processors.

Honor has held a launch event in China, which unrolled the curtains on a brand-new tablet. Called the Honor Pad 9, it brings a good number of upgrades over the Pad 8. But the tablet's standout feature is its paper-like matte screen, which doubles down on eye protection.

A disturbing Telegram group has been found selling private footage from hacked security cameras placed in bedrooms, dressing rooms, toilets and spas around Vietnam. The hackers offer three tiers of paid access to the camera footage, claiming that “all footage is dark corners and hot scenes from families”. Security experts point to poor password hygiene as being a major cause behind such hacks.

The Pocket 4 Pro is Retroid's most powerful gaming handheld to date. Available for under $200, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Retroid has started selling the Pocket 4, one of three gaming handhelds that it has released today. Available in one of six colour options, the Retroid Pocket 4 combines a 5,000 mAh battery with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and and a 4.7-inch display, among other hardware.

Garmin has released a new stable update for the Instinct 2 series, including the Instinct Crossover. Rolling out as v14.12, the update marks the end of Garmin's beta program for this period and contains over a dozen changes for all eligible smartwatches.

In a recent announcement, Eve Systems makes it clear that smart plugs aren't the future of energy monitoring. The company has announced Matter-over-Thread wall outlets, in addition to Matter-enabled light switches and smart window blinds.

Anbernic has unveiled the RG35XX H, a horizontal version of the RG35XX Plus that it started selling last month. As such, the Anbernic RG35XX H will soon be available with a 3.5-inch display with enough power to handle PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS games.

Retroid is now selling the Metal Edition of the Pocket 2S, a compact gaming handheld that it teased over five months ago. Available with a modest launch discount, the Retroid Pocket 2S Metal Edition features the same overall hardware as its plastic sibling but with a more premium shell.

Samsung has refreshed the ViewFinity S9U with the ViewFinity S95UC, a 49-inch and 32:9 monitor that combines a 1440p resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate. This time around, Samsung has integrated an improved stand and an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust brightness levels and colour temperature, among other features.

Resident Evil 4 (the remake) has just been released for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS. While the initial download for trying out the game is free, the full game is unlocked with an in-app purchase which is discounted by 50% for a limited time.

The Dreame Z10 Station cordless vacuum cleaner has arrived in Europe. The brand’s latest model has a self-emptying docking station, meaning you do not have to empty the dustbag manually for up to 90 days. Other features include built-in blue lights to help you see dust, automatic dirt detection and suction optimization.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX has made its Geekbench debut. It adds two extra P-cores over its predecessor but keeps the E-core count unchanged.

The luxury car manufacturers are all set to bring an upgraded and customized Apple CarPlay experience to their vehicles. Owners will likely get the new CarPlay on their automobiles in 2024.

The 2023 Acer Predator Helio 16 price has now dropped to a record low thanks to a $150 discount at Best Buy. The laptop is a high-end machine with a Core i9-13900HX Raptor Lake CPU, a 12 GB RTX 4080 laptop board, 16 GB of expandable memory, and 1 TB of upgradable storage. Additionally, the presence of a fast color-accurate display, plenty of ports, and solid build quality makes the Predator Helio 16 a worthy consideration.

According to a new leak, Samsung will officially announce the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra on January 17. The phones will largely feature similar specs to their predecessors, with the Korean giant likely relying on exclusive AI capabilities to set them apart.

Geekom has previewed three new mini PCs, which will be fully unveiled at CES 2024. The models go by IT 14 Pro, A8 Max, and APro8 Max. They will be featuring the newly launched Intel Meteor Lake and AMD Hawk Point APUs.

According to some reports, Apple has sped up the production of the Vision Pro in China. If the manufacturing keeps up the pace and doesn’t run into production issues, the mixed reality headset will likely be launched in February 2024.

Much like its earlier releases, Imou's latest security cameras come with full-color night vision, customizable detection zones, IP67 water-resistance and AI detection for humans, vehicles and pets. Neither the Bullet 3 nor the Cruiser 2C support the Matter protocol.

The Dolby Atmos-capable mid-range system from Bose is a stand-alone solution with five speakers and the option to upgrade it with a corresponding subwoofer. Amazon has now put the Smart Soundbar 600 back on sale for its lowest price yet.

Not even a day after starting a long-term review of the Chevrolet Blazer EV, an automotive outlet started having problems with the review vehicle that was purchased off the lot. With less than 1,600 miles (2,574.95 km) and just two months on the clock, the electric SUV has had to go in for repairs that have thus far taken two weeks.

The release of the Galaxy S24 series is not rumoured to be happening until the new year. Nonetheless, Android Headlines has got its hands on over 30 official images of the Samsung Galaxy S24 in four of its launch colours.

The Anker SOLIX BP1000 Expansion Battery - 1056Wh LFP | For SOLIX C1000 is now available to pre-order in the US. The lithium iron phosphate battery doubles the C1000 portable power station's capacity, generating an output of up to 2,400W. As with other Anker devices, you can control the BP1000 via the brand's app.

Formerly high-flying, e-scooter rental company Bird has filed for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The original e-mobility sharing leader was once valued at over $2 billion, but COVID-19 lockdowns forced its stock delisting earlier this year as riders stayed home.

Marques Brownlee has revealed his thoughts on the best and worst smartphones released this year. For the first time, MKBHD has included a category for best foldable, which joins nine other categories, including 'bust of the year'.

Doogee has a new tablet in the pipeline, namely the T20E, which is likely intended for beginners and comes with correspondingly suitable features. It has a 10.4-inch screen with a fairly high resolution.

LG has introduced three new soundbars for 2024. These offer, depending on the specific model, 9.1.5 sound and thus spatial audio - within physical limits, of course.

The Asahi Linux Project has released its Fedora Remix for Apple computers with Apple silicon. The official release is based on Fedora 39 and ships with KDE Plasma and Wayland by default, although GNOME 45 is also available. Asahi Linux also boasts "the best Linux laptop audio you've ever heard," maintaining one of the best strengths of Apple laptops.

These certified refurbished units of last year's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 are covered by a two-year warranty and present laptop buyers with a great opportunity to save a lot of money by ordering the well-equipped 14-inch business notebook flagship at Lenovo's official eBay store.

Wanbo has launched the Mozart 1 Pro projector worldwide. The 1080p model has various upgrades compared to its predecessor, including 4K decoding and Android TV 11 with Chromecast and Google Assistant. Other features include built-in speakers, support for HDR10 and a peak brightness of 900 ANSI lumens.

15 years of data on family, health and education are enough to make astonishingly reliable predictions for a lifetime. If you want to take a look into the future yourself, you can find the associated program "life2vec" on github.