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AYANEO's CEO has teased new information about the Pocket DMG, its first vertical gaming handheld and one that they claim will be set apart from competing models. Arthur Zhang has hinted at the release of a cheaper retro gaming handheld, too.

Google has now released a new Pixel Feature Drop for the Pixel 5a 5G onwards. The last of 2023, the latest Feature Drop adds various features to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with a few Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet-specific changes included, too.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, a factory-unlocked Android smartphone with 128 GB storage, is now available at a discounted price of $649.99. It features a 6.7-inch display that folds into a compact form factor.

One lucky gamer and their friend can win a GeForce RTX 4080 via Nvidia's #GiftRTX holiday giveaway. Those looking for something better can try their luck with CD Projekt Red's contest to win a one-of-a-kind GeForce RTX 4090.

Digital Chat Station, a reliable tipster, has shared newer details on the camera, battery, and screen of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It will reportedly feature a dual telephoto lens with a new architecture, a larger high-density battery, and a micro-curved 4D screen.

Huawei has released a new special edition of its latest Watch GT-series smartwatch - and a particularly seasonable one at that. It is available in both of the wearable's size variants, each with its own exclusive band color. The GT 4 Christmas Edition also comes with a second alternative strap and free TWS earbuds in some markets.

AYANEO has hinted that the Pocket S could soon be with us. In the meantime, the company has shared more images of its second Android gaming handheld, as well as its performance levels in Genshin Impact.

Twelve South has released the ButterFly, a multipurpose MagSafe charging device. The compact gadget unfolds, revealing two wireless charging pads for an iPhone, Apple Watch or AirPods. The device is compatible with a wide range of models and can also be used as a stand.

On top of the Meteor Lake performance problems signaled by laptop OEMs a few weeks ago, Moore's Law Is Dead now cites Intel insiders that claim only up to 1.9x iGPU performance increase over the original Xe model launched 3 years ago. These figures might not be enough to beat the AMD Radeon 780M integrated in the upcoming Hawk Point APUs.

While the CPU and dGPU offer excellent value for this price, do not expect too much from the build quality and the display, as this is still a budget-oriented system after all. Also worth mentioning are the DDR5-5200 speeds on the 16 GB RAM and the 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.

According to new reports, Samsung has finalised specifications for its first 1-inch format camera sensor. Reportedly outputting at 200 MP, the unnamed sensor will provide 0.8 μm wide pixels and 4x in-sensor zoom, among other features.

COP28: To support new climate funds, the USA has announced a $3 billion offer. A recent report shows that emissions have increased globally, and current technologies like capturing carbon dioxide from the air cannot help reduce them significantly.

Twinkly has discounted its Evergreen Classics Pre-Lit Christmas tree at Amazon in the US. The smart home device has nearly 400 RGB LEDs, which can be controlled remotely via an accompanying app. Other features include preset effects, scheduling and integration with various smart home ecosystems.

The ROCK S0 is another new Radxa single-board computer (SBC). Available for under US$15, the Radxa ROCK S0 utilises the Rockchip RK3308BS, a 64-bit chipset that Radxa complements with DDR3 RAM and eMMC flash storage.

Windows 10 will no longer receive new features from the second half of 2022; Microsoft will continue providing monthly security patches until October 2025. Anyone wishing to use the operating system after this date will be asked to pay for further updates.

Garmin has confirmed all 'notable features' that this month's new feature updates bring to various smartwatches. Not only can recent Fenix and Forerunner smartwatches now automatically detect when you are napping, but they can also monitor skin temperature changes, among other improvements.

Xiaomi has introduced a 5G version of the Redmi 13C, an entry-level smartphone that it launched last month. The change to a 5G modem brings improved performance with it too, but with a few camera-related downgrades.

The Coros Pace 3 smartwatch has been pitted against various Garmin, Apple and Polar wearables in new research by the5krunner. The study looked at the performance of the Coros device across a range of exercises, proving it to be less accurate than competitor products.

Samsung is addressing a gap in its portfolio with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, attempting to bridge the significant price difference between the US$799.99 Galaxy Tab S9 and the more budget-friendly Galaxy Tab A8. This, however, comes with certain compromises.

The Motorola Razr 2023 has received a $200 price cut on Amazon and Best Buy, making it one of the most affordable flip phones on the market. It is a carrier-unlocked version and compatible with most 5G bands.

Nvidia is partnering with Japanese companies to establish a chain of semiconductor plants in Japan to meet the growing demand for AI graphics chips. Simultaneously, China is investing heavily in transforming Hong Kong into a new hub for semiconductor manufacturing.

As the successor to the Mini IT11, Geekom has equipped the Mini IT12 with new processors. We recently examined the model featuring the Intel Core i7-1260P and were quite impressed. Subsequently, we received another variant powered by the Intel Core i5-12450H, which we also subjected to our testing regimen. Nevertheless, not all of the positive impressions could be confirmed.

A new rumour says Nvidia plans to stop production of the 8 GB GeForce RTX 3050 desktop variant. It will be replaced by the 6 GB version and come with a price cut.

The Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 are receiving build 60.0. The new software brings several improvements to the VR headsets, including a new Layout app, Bluetooth bug fixes, and higher clock speeds for the Quest Pro. However, the company also plans to discontinue one feature.

Xiaomi has now confirmed when the Redmi Note 13 Pro series will be available internationally. The confirmation arrives a few days after European pricing for the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus surfaced online.

With Copilot's first anniversary, Microsoft unveils exciting plans for the future of the AI assistant. Soon, Copilot will answer with the help of GPT-4 Turbo and an updated Dall-E 3 model, Edge users will get a rewrite menu, and the new Code Interpreter will run data analysis and visualization tasks, perform calculations, write code, and more.

Garmin has again mentioned the HRM-Fit heart rate monitor, this time on a page listing repair costs for the brand’s devices in Spain. The gadget was initially seen in a listing in a database for a product certification scheme. Little is known about the new model, though a patent application in the US could reveal more information.

The Google Pixel Watch (first-gen) price has dropped to its lowest-ever level once again, giving folks who missed earlier sales another chance to snag one. The watch is feature-rich with a wide range of health and fitness-related goodies straight from Fitbit’s ecosystem, a sleek design with a comfortable fit, and a vanilla implementation of WearOS.

The Honor Magic6 series of smartphones, which the company has just kicked off with the affordable Magic6 Lite, could have three flagship phones with a possible Porsche design SKU. The smartphones reportedly feature striking designs, dual selfie cameras, and standout primary camera housings on the back.

Stray, the game that lets you play as a cat, has landed on the Mac App Store for US$30. It is compatible with Apple's MetalFX and will easily run on most MacBooks.

Huawei has shown off yet another Kirin SoC with the Huawei Qingyun L540. This time, it is called the Kirin 9006C, which seems to be little more than a rebadged Kirin 9000E.

Tesla Cybertruck's interior has been reworked to match its angular exterior and offers some features that other Teslas don't have. It does have manual gear selector and manual door release handles for emergencies, albeit at some different places than usual.

The cloud business is currently and clearly dominated by US companies. This has various disadvantages for countries outside the US, such possible data protection issues and loss of potential revenue. Now, the EU is finally getting its act together for its own cloud infrastructure.

The ScanWatch Nova is Withings' attempt to bridge the gap between a high-quality diver's watch and a smartwatch. The Nova combines a water-resistant stainless steel housing with a mechanical dial, a small display and smart features.

Galax has managed to fit the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti with 16 GB GDDR6 into a housing that is just 2 centimeters thin, making the graphics card perfect for particularly compact gaming computers.

The November 2023 Steam Survey reveals that both the Steam Deck and Windows 11 are seeing a strong up tick adoption. Meanwhile, Windows 10 saw a staggering loss of users. Curiously, data points to at least a few users switching to Windows on their Steam Decks.

A few days ago, the KDE Linux desktop team made the first public beta version of KDE Plasma 6 available for download. Among other things, the popular cube effect in the desktop overview is celebrating its comeback with Plasma 6.

The 14-inch configuration of the RTX 4060-powered Legion Slim 5 has been marked down by 22 percent, which turns Lenovo's well-equipped gaming laptop into a very compelling option for mobile gamers who are in the market for a mid-range machine that weighs less than 4 lbs and sports one of the latest Zen 4 processors from AMD.

4000 mAh in an 18650 rechargeable battery enables Nitro to create a compact design for the EDC33. In regular modes, this is sufficient for over two hours of battery life despite the small battery size.

Unveiled over a year ago as the first carbon fiber smartwatch, the Bugatti Carbone Limited Edition is a prized collectors' item, with just 2,500 units ever to be made, of which 2,000 have been sold already. The latest firmware update comes with a new watch face alongside BioAge, which compares the user's biological and chronological ages.

Invoxia is now offering a new, advanced GPS tracker with a mobile phone connection. This makes it easy to track valuable items and vehicles across national borders. A long battery life is promised.

Apple has introduced the release candidate of iOS 17.2, revealing a few nice surprises for iPhone users. First and foremost, the tech giant is adding Qi2 to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, while the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are getting improvements for the telephoto camera.

DJI has now ended support for iOS development. With no alternative offered, DJi recommends iOS developers switch to Android, with Windows developers out of luck too.

Samsung is now rolling out One UI 6 to another half-a-dozen devices. New devices eligible for Android 14 upgrades include the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series, as well as three more Galaxy A handsets.

As per new reports, Apple has asked the Indian IT ministry to delay the enactment of the charging rule or exempt the older iPhone models from it. Unless the exemption is granted, Apple might struggle to fulfil the targets laid down by the Indian PLI program.

Varjo has released the XR-4 mixed reality headsets with 4K displays for each eye that produce a combined 28 million pixel display resolution. This exceeds the resolution of all consumer VR/XR headsets on the market today including the upcoming Apple Vision Pro. Three models are available – the XR-4, XR-4 Focal Edition, and XR-4 Secure Edition.

Target has announced that it has partnered with UGREEN to bring the latter's products to its shelves. Accordingly, shoppers will be able to grab a selection of the accessory brand's MacBook-compatible gadgets from either the the popular chain's shelves or website. Some have high-speed charging, while others support external monitors or simply help the user to work with their ultrabook in comfort for longer.

After months of relying on the limited energy tracking experience offered by Matter, Android users now have access to all the features of the Eve Energy smart plug, courtesy of its SmartThings integration.

The S1 from Flsun is a new 3D printer that is advertised as being particularly fast. It has an unusual shape and, thanks to its closed design, is intended to be less harmful to the user's health, even when set up in a room not specifically designed for this purpose.

IBM recently presented two new quantum processors (QPUs) at the Quantum Summit 2023: the Condor QPU with 1121 qubits and the smaller Heron QPU with 133 qubits. IBM also unveiled the modular System Two quantum supercomputer.