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Lenovo has presented the Chromebox Micro, a 162 x 79 x 20 mm mini-PC. Roughly the size of an iPhone 15 Pro Max or Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Chromebox Micro contains a modern Intel processor, various ports and can output to a pair of 4K monitors simultaneously.

EarFun touts its new Free Pro 3s as "dual certified" TWS earbuds, in that they officially support both Hi-Res Audio and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon Sound suite of audio features, aptX Adaptive included. They are also rated for a decent level of ANC, even though their noise-cancelling tech is of the hybrid variety. The Pro 3s' case is also backed to deliver "generous" battery life and also supports wireless charging.

The autonomous EV charging race is on with NIO at the forefront of the battery swap station concept with thousands already built. It just demonstrated how one of its electric cars can go to a swap station and change the battery all by itself.

The Garmin fenix 6s Pro Solar, a premium multisport GPS watch, is now available at a discounted price of $439.99. This versatile smartwatch combines advanced training features, comprehensive health monitoring, and long-lasting battery life.

It appears that Funnyplaying is targeting the Nintendo Game Boy modding community with its next retro gaming handheld, as well as the Analogue Pocket. Dubbed the Funnyplaying Game Boy clone for now, the gaming handheld relies upon an FPGA core to play original Nintendo Game Boy cartridges and is slated to arrive for as little as US$69.

Intel has decided to mock AMD in its latest playbook that supposedly 'enlightens customers'. Going further than previous attempts, Intel has openly accused AMD of misleadingly marketing its recent APUs like the Ryzen 5 7520U, shortly before it refreshes many of its 13th Gen Intel Core processors under 14th Gen branding instead.

IKEA has launched the PARASOLL Door/Window sensor smart and the VALLHORN Wireless motion detector earlier than expected. The new products are now available online in some EU countries, such as France and Sweden. The battery-powered gadgets can trigger app notifications if connected to the DIRIGERA hub.

After its shareholders revolted against using the Blue Origin company of Jeff Bezos for Starlink's rival Project Kuiper satellite Internet service, Amazon went to SpaceX. It has now bought bought 3 cheaper rocket launches from Elon Musk's rival company for the task.

The Topton X6C is a new compact mini-PC based around Intel Raptor Lake-U processors. Available for under US$400, the Topton X6C can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and has half a dozen 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, among other features.

Full specifications for one of Samsung's next Galaxy A smartphones have appeared online, courtesy of a reliable leaker. The leak leaves little to the imagination for the Galaxy A25 5G, which may not be available until the first week of January 2024 despite rumours of a launch later this month.

Tens of thousands of people are already waiting to watch the first GTA 6 trailer, the link for which Rockstar has now published. Rockstar's 'Trailer 1' lands tomorrow and will follow alleged footage that surfaced online over the weekend.

Even though the debut trailer of GTA 6 is almost upon us, footage of the game’s location, expected to be Vice City, has leaked online. Additionally, the leaker responsible for the footage has also shared details such as GTA 6 city, size comparison vs GTA V, release date timeline, and pre-order information.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300 have gone head-to-head in AnTuTu's latest flagship benchmark charts. While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and its predecessor still dominate overall, the Dimensity 9300 gets within 0.2% of its rival without any fancy cooling solutions.

The EcoFlow PowerInsight smart home panel has been unveiled. The multifunctional gadget integrates with your home solar generation and energy storage solution, providing data and intelligently optimizing usage to reduce energy bills. Plus, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Matter compatibility allow you to connect and control smart home gadgets.

Huawei has released HarmonyOS 4.0.0.191 for the Watch 4, one of its recent flagship smartwatches. Coming in at nearly 1 GB, HarmonyOS 4.0.0.191 is a comparatively large update with various changes, including a new arrhythmia analysis feature.

The ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP is now available in multiple markets following an extended gestation. First unveiled in May 2022, the ROG Swift Pro PG248QP retails for US$899.99 in the US and showcases NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultra Low Motion Blur 2 technology. Surprisingly, the new 540 Hz gaming monitor has officially dropped by 22% in Europe.

Waveshare is now selling a development board that could be deployed as a smart home terminal thanks to its comparatively large touchscreen display. The Espressif Systems ESP32-S3-based board also has various connections and can be powered via a lithium battery too instead of a USB Type-C port.

IKEA has launched the SOMRIG, a shortcut button to simultaneously control multiple smart home devices. The new product can trigger up to six preset scenes and is compatible with various lights, speakers, blinds, and air purifiers. At the time of writing, the gadget is available in EU countries like France and Sweden.

The LG 34-inch" 21:9 UltraWide Full HD IPS monitor is expected to arrive in the EU soon after a product listing was spotted on the brand's website in Germany. The display works with AMD FreeSync and has other features, making it suitable for gaming. Plus, the device has a USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Conway is selling the 2023 Cairon SUV FS 4.7 Wave e-bike via dealers in the EU. The new model has a 250W Bosch Performance CX motor with a 625Wh battery and Bluetooth connectivity for controls via the eBike Flow app. Plus, the full-suspension electric bicycle has a Suntour suspension fork and Fox shock absorber.

The Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 electric bicycle is now available in an eye-catching purple shade. The model launched earlier this year, with many similarities between the new and old variants. The e-bike has a Brose Drive T motor for 320% assistance, a 630Wh battery and an X-Fusion suspension fork.

The mid-range Google Pixel 6a is currently going for a sizeable discount of 50% to reach US$98.99 at Walmart with free shipping. The smartphone which comes in black and has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is a stellar mid-range device with great cameras, solid display, smooth performance, and all-day battery life.

Released earlier this year, the JBL Tune Buds come with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, ANC alongside a smart transparency mode, as well as a generous battery life of up to 48 hours (12 for the earbuds and 36 more via the case). The US$59.95 price instead of US$99.95 is a good deal, except for the undiscounted Purple version.

From now on, KISS will perform as virtual avatars created by Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic, enabling them to continue performing and connecting with fans around the world long after their traditional stage shows have ended.

Garmin has launched the eTrex Solar handheld GPS unit with built-in solar panel. The internal battery can power the GPS for up to 75 days, while recharging during bright days can extend runtimes indefinitely for those tackling the Appalachian Trail.

Lenovo has officially announced the Xiaoxin Pro AI Ultrabook 2024 in China. It will be among the first batch of laptops to come with the new Intel Meteor Lake CPUs. The launch date is unknown, but Intel said that the new Core Ultra processors will be released in China on December 15th.

Two Amazon listings shed light on the upcoming Acer Predator Helios 18 and Acer Predator Helios 16. The former is listed for £3,200 (US$4,057) and the latter £2,800 (US$3,550). Both laptops could be unveiled at CES 2024 next year.

Samsung plans to use a Sony IMX sensor as the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus' primary camera. It is said to be called the IMX890 for Galaxy and will be used exclusively by Samsung.

Intel's top-spec Meteor Lake processor has once again failed to perform as expected on Geekbench. It fails to keep up with its Core Ultra 7 equivalent and performs worse than its predecessor.

Those wanting to give their Galaxy S23 Ultra something that nearly resembles Galaxy S24 Ultra can do so now. The official render images of the Samsung flagship in four colors, which appeared in the latest leak, also provided new titanium wallpapers that are available seperately for download in high quality.

The base Galaxy Book4 Ultra model will feature an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card. It will likely go on sale before its Core Ultra 9 sibling.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 features a 59-inch WQHD QD-OLED panel with a refresh rate of 240 Hz and 400 nits peak brightness. It comes with Tizen OS pre-installed, allowing one to use it as a standalone device.

The OnePlus 12 will launch with the best display in the Android smartphone market on its launch - according to its maker, at least. Now, a new leak purports to confirm how big that potentially class-leading screen is going to be. The same tip may also hint at how much battery life, RAM and internal storage the smartphone can offer.

A recent test pits the Audi RS4 Quattro against the AWD Tesla Model 3 Performance in a winter test. While the Tesla puts up an admirable performance in a straight line, the Audi is the clear victor in every other regard. Audi is known for its quattro all-wheel-drive systems that allow its cars to put down power consistently in suboptimal conditions, and the RS4 is significantly more expensive than the Tesla.

Tesla managed to wiggle all of its electric vehicles into the government's EV subsidy scheme this year, despite that its bestselling models are powered by Chinese LFP batteries. President Biden's administration, however, issued a new guidance rendering some Tesla cars ineligible for the full tax credit amount.

OnePlus had announced that the OnePlus 12 will have a third color option in addition to the familiar black and green of its predecessors. Now, the OEM has displayed it in advance in some new official preview shots. Meanwhile, a less official leak might help discern whether the new colorway will look the same in the real world.

One of the most distinctive-looking Android smartphone series is moving on to a new generation soon, according to the latest leaks. Tecno's Camon 30 Premier 5G is slated to launch with SoC and Bluetooth upgrades over its predecessor, although its software out of the box could be more up to date.

Huawei's most distinctive camera hump is now longer exclusive to the high-end P60 series, according to a new leak. It has reportedly trickled down to a new generation of the Enjoy series, slated for an imminent launch as the latest HarmonyOS smartphones soon. The 70 might be able to hang on to a 50MP main camera and generous storage options, although its SoC is said to be much more low-rent.

With a price tag of US$379.99, the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 offers enhanced flexibility and productivity. The device is equipped with a 14-inch Full HD CineCrystal IPS Multi-Touch display.

A new rumor about a future Sony flagship smartphone, likely the Xperia 1 VI, has claimed it could match the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in terms of display size. However, stretching the size of the Sony Xperia VI could make it almost unwieldly – unless there is something else interesting at play here, such as the introduction of an ultra-micro-hole or micro-matrix front camera.

AMD plans to launch six new CPUs in Q1 2024. Three of them will belong to the Zen 3 family, and the remaining three to Zen 4. Except for the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, the remaining SKUs will be APUs.

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 users in United States, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Italy, and Germany can now generate AI images within Paint using their new tool, Cocreator.

Sony has filed a patent for a new DualSense controller with an integrated screen. It will help players through difficult sections of the game via prompts and per-key illumination.

A listing of the Asus Zephyrus M16 GU605MY powered by the Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra 9 185H has leaked online. While some of the specs such as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU and 16-inch WQXGA are similar to the currently available M16, the new upgrade seems limited to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM as a result of Meteor Lake's on-package memory unlike the expandable memory in the current iteration.

A modder has successfully replaced the Asus ROG Ally's 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM with 32 GB of LPDDR5X modules. It then requires the BIOS chip to be modded via a specific tool.

The Cybertruck's unique user interface has now been recreated for everyone's viewing and interaction pleasure. Tesla has made the 18-inch central console display of the Cybertruck a single point of interaction.

The best is yet to come: As part of its Google Pixel 8 presentation, the Pixel team also announced a feature that is intended to significantly improve nighttime video recordings on the Pixel 8 Pro, but will only be delivered as part of an update. An analysis of the latest Google Photos app provides clues of how the soon-to-be launched feature will actually work.

German retailers have started listing the upcoming Acer laptops powered by the latest Intel Meteor Lake CPUs. Specifically, they come with the “Core Ultra” processors, the first laptop CPUs built on the Intel 4 architecture. As for the pricing, the variant with Core Ultra 5 125H is listed at EUR999 (US$1088), while the laptop with Core Ultra 7 155H has a listing price of EUR1249 (US$1360).

Orange Pi has started the pre-sales of the AIpro SBC. It’s a development board that Orange Pi built with Huawei, bringing the Ascend AI technology. During the pre-sale phase, the variant with 8 GB of RAM is going for CNY889, which is around US$125.

2023 saw the introduction of an almost infinite number of smartphones. Even though launch events are still far from over, especially in China at the beginning of December, the first yearly reviews (and their winners and losers) are emerging.