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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.

While Valve is gradually eliminating more and more bugs from Steam OS, Deck Buttons is adding a number of new bugs to the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. The accessory specialist offers transparent D-Pads that encase insects in synthetic resin.

MSI has revealed a new version of the Prestige 13 AI Evo, a 16:10 laptop now available with a 2.8K OLED display. Also equipped with a large battery, the Prestige 13 AI Evo comes with a choice between Core Ultra 5 125H and Core Ultra 7 155H processors, a pair of Intel Meteor Lake-H parts that feature new Arc iGPUs.

Now that VW budged and adopted Tesla's NACS connector for its electric vehicles going forward, and SAE approved it as a de facto global standard, nothing stands in its way. Even President Biden's administration now stands behind it.

The RedMagic 9 Pro can easily be mistaken for a "smartphone from 2030" thanks to its cutting-edge camera hump-free design - according to Zach Nelson, that is. Nevertheless, the new Android gaming powerhouse was very much in the present for the popular vlogger's classic battery of bend, burn and scratch tests - augmented in this case by putting the device's hidden selfie camera under the microscope.

Amazon is discounting several of its in-house Fire TVs, including slashing up to 45% off its Omni Series 4K smart TVs. This drops the TVs to as little as $250, an all-time low.

The AI-Girlfriend app allows you to create a personalised Pixar-style girlfriend, with whom you can enter a romantic relationship. However, some social media users are worried that the trend towards girlfriend apps could contribute to the further deterioration of real-life relationships.

Dangbei has announced that it will unleash the "next dimension in 4K laser home cinema" at CES 2024. The Las Vegas show will serve as a launch event for the global versions of the 2 projectors that will usher it in. The Mars Pro 2 and X5 Ultra are backed to introduce brand-first specs such as ALPD 5.0, and will debut alongside Dangbei's apparent answer to one of LG's more experimental monitors.

Garmin has released a new software update for many of its older smartwatches. Rolling out as Beta Version 26.85, the update introduces new bug fixes to the Fenix 6 and Fenix 6 Pro models, as well as Enduro, Tactix Delta, Quatix 6 and Marq smartwatches.

The new Claas e-bike, the first model from the brand, seemingly produced by a German specialist, has been revealed in the EU. The model uses a Bosch Performance Line smart motor with accompanying battery and an Enviolo gear hub. Other features include a Kiox 500 display, an RST Suspension fork and Shimano brakes.

Redmi has announced a "new record" for its current flagship K70 line of Android smartphones: 1 million units sold in just 14 days. The devices are also now backed to build on their reputation for "championship speed" with the imminent launch of the new Lamborghini Edition of the top-end K70 Pro.

Garmin is now offering the MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Performance Edition, a 46 mm smartwatch with an AMOLED display and long battery life. The new smartwatch also has a titanium grade 5 housing and a sapphire crystal display, among other features.

The Xiaomi CW700S, a new outdoor camera, is now on sale in China. The device has two cameras, allowing you to survey a larger area with up to 9X zoom. Other features of the smart home gadget include dual antennas, full-color night vision, AI movement detection and app notifications.

AUTOBEST has given the CATL Shenxing battery its TECHNOBEST 2024 award. The new technology was unveiled earlier this year, boasting super fast charging speeds and over 700 km (~435 miles) range. The lithium iron phosphate battery is expected to arrive in the first EVs early next year.

The Amazfit update 3.16.4.3 is currently rolling out to Balance smartwatches. The new software includes several new features for cycling accessories, winter sports, races and the Readiness score. Plus, there are various optimizations for tools like breathing exercises and Body Composition.

NASA has streamed a high-definition video of a cat named Taters. The video was transmitted to Earth from 19 million miles away, nearly 80 times the distance from the Moon. But what's really interesting is that the video was beamed using near-infrared lasers with a bit rate of 267 Mbps, faster than many internet connections.

The ASUS Zenbook 14X has been discounted a massive US$300 off the list price yet again at Best Buy. With the reduced price, the ASUS Zenbook 14X becomes a sweet deal as the ultrabook comes highly rated owing to its superb hardware, beautiful display, and long battery life.

A recent study found that Tesla tops the list of car brands with the most accidents per driver, despite the company's claims to the contrary. Tesla often boasts about the safety of its vehicles, comparing its numbers to NHTSA data, but the company seems to be using sneaky data tricks to hide the true Tesla accident rate.

According to a new report, HP is preparing to release a new premium gaming monitor. Billed as the Omen Transcend 32, the gaming monitor will utilise a QD-OLED panel from Samsung, which will provide a 4K resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate.

BenQ has started selling the Zowie XL2546X, a 24.5-inch gaming monitor based around a Fast TN panel. Available for $499, the BenQ Zowie XL2546X outputs at 240 Hz with a 1080p resolution and 320 nits peak brightness.

Producing microLED displays in larger diagonals still poses a major challenge. There is still a lot of research work to be done, especially for the mass market. Nevertheless, laptops and monitors may well be utilizing self-illuminating technology in a decade's time.

Valve has rolled out a new update for the Steam Deck, which introduces several improvements and also includes new firmware. The improvements are for both the standard and OLED variants of the gaming handheld.

The Hisense HS2100 2.1 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer is now available in North America and Europe, with a 45% discount currently offered to US customers. The new model has a maximum output of 240W, with features including DTS Virtual:X, an HDMI ARC port and Bluetooth connectivity.

An earlier One UI 6.1 leak provided details about a number of interesting AI functions in Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 generation and some earlier Samsung phones. Now, further One UI 6.1 features have been leaked, which supposedly aim to improve video recordings and are somewhat reminiscent of Google's Video Boost feature.

The Kospetfit iHeal 5 is another new smartwatch currently on sale. According to the manufacturer, it is equipped with ECG, blood sugar and blood pressure measurement as well as many other functions relating to health, sport and the like, but only costs the equivalent of less than $50.

Evidence has emerged that HP will soon refresh its Spectre x360 14 and Spectre x360 16 laptops. Allegedly, the pair will be available with 120 Hz OLED displays and Intel Meteor Lake-H processors, although only the larger 16-inch model will ship with NVIDIA RTX 40 series graphics.

Windows Report has leaked various details about HP's next Omen Transcend gaming laptop. Arriving soon as the HP Omen Transcend 14, the gaming laptop will be available with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 as the 'world's lightest' 14-inch gaming laptop.

Dangbei has finally announced a pre-order date for its "thinnest laser projector to date". The Atom is also the brand's first Google TV device, and is also touted to be among the brightest of its emerging home theater category. It is also touted to pack many features of bigger projectors, ALPD, auto-focus and color quality included.

Philips has showcased the 27M1N5500P, a new Evnia-branded gaming monitor that combines a 2.5K resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate. While the Evnia 27M1N5500P is launching in China first, it should be available globally too before long.

AI models like ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion require large amounts of energy and CO₂. This is a worrying trend, and recent studies provide important insights into the climate impact of artificial intelligence.

While governments are slashing electric vehicle subsidies left and right due either to fiscal constraints, or simply because they already did their part, Tesla says that it will keep the low prices. In Germany, for instance, it will not only compensate for the federal, but also leave its own share of the EV subsidy intact.

OPPO's Find X7 series has yet to launch, yet is the subject of rumors hinting that things will be very different in this generation compared to its predecessors. The latest twist in this tale is that its Pro variant has been discontinued, and that only its Ultra and vanilla counterparts remain. The former will allegedly still encompass all of the OEM's top-of-the-line upgrades, however - OPPO's latest premium display included.

Instead of plugging in at home with the $495 Magic Dock wall charger, Tesla owners may be able to simply park over an inductive wireless charging pad on their floor. Tesla's design chief confirmed that this may be an option coming to home garages.

AOKZOE has finally confirmed launch pricing and a release date for the AOKZOE A2, a 7-inch gaming handheld that it showcased at the start of the year. While the AOKZOE A2 starts at $699 with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, there will also be a cheaper Ryzen 7 6800U-powered SKU for $599.

Schindelhauer has unveiled two new e-bikes named Heinrich and Hannah. The models feature a mid-mounted motor from Bosch, offering varying levels of assistance, with a 500Wh battery and Enviolo TR stepless shifting. Other tools include a Bosch Kiox display with smartphone connectivity and GPS tracking.

Nubia has brought the Z60 Ultra to global audiences, a few hours after presenting the handset globally. As a result, the Nubia Z60 Ultra becomes the first smartphone available globally with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset. The Nubia Z60 Ultra is comparatively cheap too, with a $569, £599, and €599 launch price, including pre-order discounts.

The Nubia Z60 Ultra has now arrived, following a lengthy teaser campaign. Not only does the smartphone sport Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, but it also offers new UDC technology and a 35 mm primary camera, among other features.

The Thok MIG e-S e-bike has arrived in the EU. The hybrid model is suited to both roads and gravel paths, with a low centre of gravity, high grip tires and a full RockShox suspension system. Other features of the new 12-speed bicycle include a motor, battery and bike computer from Shimano.

The Cybertruck's river crossing depth is higher than a Land Cruiser's but lower than a Rivian R1T and about the same as the Ford F-150 Raptor. Tesla has equipped the Cybertruck with a special Wade mode for river crossings that pressurizes the battery pack as an extra precaution.

Xiaomi is preparing a third Redmi Note 13 Pro handset after the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. Soon, there will be the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G, a slightly cheaper alternative to the Redmi Note 13 Pro based around a new MediaTek Helio chipset.

Early details about a successor to the Redmi Note 12 4G have emerged online. Billed as the Redmi Note 13 4G, the handset will retain its predecessor's Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset will adopt most of the hardware from the Redmi Note 13 5G.

The iPhone 16 lineup in 2024 will once again be more of an iterative upgrade, with Apple likely to focus its resources on the Vision Pro launch, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple apparently has a long-term strategy with the Vision Pro, which it expects to become a compelling wearable similar to the Apple Watch. The Cupertino-giant will also introduce two new base AirPods, including one with active noise cancelation, and bring hearing aid features via a software update.

Xiaomi will offer the Redmi Note 13 5G outside China. Like the Redmi Note 12 5G before it, the Redmi Note 13 5G appears set to receive an upgraded camera set-up for its global release, with Xiaomi adding a third rear-facing camera for its MediaTek Dimensity 6080-powered handset.

Based on a dozen Amazon listings, Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 13 Pro soon in Europe, likely following the device's Indian launch. While the handset was rumoured to start at €449, Amazon's listings tell a different story.

One of Garmin’s latest smartwatches is now available in the US, Australia and some EU countries. Plus, customers in other areas can place a pre-order with deliveries expected in a matter of weeks. The powerful smartwatch has a large 1.4-in (~36 mm) AMOLED display, a durable titanium bracelet and a wide range of features.

A new leak says Samsung has a Galaxy S24 version with 12 GB of RAM, instead of the previously rumoured 8 GB. However, it will only be available in some unspecified regions.

It seems that Sony’s strategy of releasing PS-exclusive games on PC is proving quite beneficial with the company reportedly selling millions of Horizon Zero Dawn and God War copies on Steam. The information comes to us courtesy of a leaked internal slide posted on Reddit. The Steam sales chart shows total copies sold on Steam for games such as Spider-Man Remastered, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and more.

The Komoot Garmin app for various smartwatches and bike computers can now display the brand’s maps. Until the latest software, users had to use their phones to access Komoot apps or layer Komoot navigation onto Garmin’s maps. However, early users have flagged several issues with the new tool, which will have limited access in the future.

Xiaomi's flagship Redmi Note 13 series model has appeared online in four retailer leaks. Based on the four product listings, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus will be available for cheaper than a previous leak suggested, albeit not in all Eurozone countries. The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus will also start 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, matching its predecessor.

Fuell has launched its first folding e-bike, the Folld-1. The new model is suitable for city rides or off-roading, with a full suspension system and 4-inch fat tires. The e-bike is powered by a Bafang motor, with the top speed limited in the EU, and the US variant is equipped with a thumb throttle.