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The rumored 14 Ultra is now slated to launch with the fastest wireless charging Xiaomi can provide; on the other hand, this leak also indicates that an upgrade for its wired charging will not be forthcoming. On the other hand, the supposedly upcoming super-flagship might have the edge on the 14, 14 Pro and 13 Ultra in another way.

Huawei's next horizontally-folding smartphone will come as one of a crop of next-gen mobile devices that will also include the brand's next Kirin 5G-powered devices, according to a new leak. The clamshell is slated to have a design most like its highest-end predecessor, albeit with some tweaks of its own.

According to a recent analysis by fraud prevention software Arkose Labs, the majority of internet traffic in 2023 has come from malicious bots driven by artificial intelligence. Bad bot practices include card testing, account scraping, and SMS toll fraud.

The NucDeck DIY gaming handheld has made great progress throughout the past six months. At this point, the project is close to being completed, with Daniel McKenzie, the person behind the project, sharing the full list of design files, parts, and assembly guidelines

Amazon and BestBuy have discounted the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 tablet by US$500 this Christmas season. All models come with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 10-core i7-1255U Intel CPU.

The Tesla Cybertruck is indeed powered by a 123 kWh battery, augmented by a 50 kWh range extender pack that adds extra 130 miles of range. The first Cybertruck review drives reveal many more important specs and ride comfort impressions.

Cyrusher has announced that it intends to take its e-mobility hardware even further beyond e-bikes at CES 2024 with its very first equally electric skateboard. The OEM will also demo electricified surfboards and even snowboards during the Las Vegas event, although its line of "professional fat tire electric bikes" will also be on show.

Best Buy is running a sale on M2 MacBook Airs and the M3 MacBook Pro 14, cutting the price on these notebooks by up to 18%. This drops the M2 MacBook Airs top an all-time low price of under US$900.

European pricing for the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus has surfaced online. Reportedly, the pair will arrive with a minimum of 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, unlike their predecessors.

Public software version 17.24 is now being shared with the Garmin Forerunner 955 smartwatch in a phased rollout. The update brings previously leaked features to the wearables alongside new tools seen in recent beta releases. These include sleep insights, improved notifications and more activities.

Instead of pushing the Cybertruck price over the federal tax credit limit by installing a huge 500-mile battery, Tesla opted for a range extender. That one, however, takes 1/3 of the truck bed space, and is estimated to cost a bunch.

ASUS has brought more new features to the ROG Ally courtesy of Armoury Crate SE, MCU and BIOS updates. Now, the ASUS ROG Ally supports gyroscope controls and can disable its CPU turbo boost to extend battery life when gaming, among other changes.

Numerous Garmin smartwatches are now eligible for firmware version 15.74, a stable update that contains almost 50 changes for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro series. Also available for Epix 2, Enduro 2, MARQ Gen 2, Quatix 7 and Tactix 7 smartwatches, v15.74 culminates 15.xx beta builds.

Garmin has started rolling out a new stable software update to the Forerunner 265. Arriving a few days after the company released Beta Version 17.22, the new stable update contains several changes, including a nap glance mode, alerts signalling stress levels and the need for rest, plus red shift control for preserving night vision in low light.

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is now eligible for a new stable software update. According to the company's forum post, v17.24 has a dozen-strong changelog, which introduces an inline skating mode and up-ahead voice prompts, among other changes.

Garmin has announced a new public update for the Forerunner 255 smartwatch series, version 17.24. The software brings various features to the wearable, including some that were discovered by users earlier this month before any announcement from Garmin. There are also new activities and sleep insights for the devices.

With the Y100i, Vivo presents a mid-range smartphone that boasts 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of memory despite its relatively low price. With a modern MediaTek chip and a 5,000 mAh battery, the device offers interesting features, but Vivo also makes compromises in favor of the price.

The Garmin Fenix 6 smartwatch has been included in a recent study to determine the relative accuracy of heart rate measurements across various devices. Also included in the experiment were the Polar H10 chest strap and a new military-grade sensor called OMNI. The research flagged problems with data collected by the Garmin wearable.

Letting the Nvidia card do the rendering with Frame Gen and passing the resulting output through AFMF on the AMD card that is connected to the display, the average fps in Cyberpunk can be boosted by 290%. However, in some games, the 1% lows show dramatic drops due to AFMF not working properly.

Google may have given up on developing its own smart glasses, but Meizu is now showing an alternative with the MYVU Discovery AR Smart Glasses based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, which can also be controlled via a smart ring.

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia M30 Pro robot vacuum and mop in China. The new model has a hair-cutting tool to remove tangles around the roller brush. Other features include 7,000 Pa suction power, AI dirt recognition for tailored cleaning and a self-emptying docking station with hot mop washing and drying.

AGM Mobile claims to solve one of the rugged Android smartphone industry's most pressing problems by making its new H6 up to 27.27% lighter and up to 35.78% slimmer than the average IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810H-rated mobile device. Its display is also backed to feel just as weightless with a 90Hz refresh rate, while its main rear camera has an on-trend 50MP resolution.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra now cost US$379 and US$329, respectively, thanks to an ongoing promotion. They can be purchased at that price via Amazon and Best Buy.

Texas Instruments (TI) has launched a new lineup of gallium nitride (GaN) products. This low-power GaN series will help engineers develop super compact AC/DC charging systems with an efficiency rating of 95% plus.

A Taiwanese news outlet says Qualcomm has chosen TSMC's N3E node to manufacture the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Its initial plans to dual-source from Samsung fell apart due to yield and capacity issues.

SOONNOOZ, a Chinese mini PC maker, has announced a rather unique-looking little computer. Called SOONNOOZ SOON MINI, the mini-computer comes with rounded corners, a speaker grill on the front, and a physical jog dial on the top. You can even carry this system by hooking up a shoulder strap.

With a history of over 31 years, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has failed in its attempts to limit the negative influence of human activity on the climate system. However, the partnership with Microsoft might reshape mankind's future with the help of artificial intelligence.

Unlike typical routers, the Aquila Pro M30 smart mesh router from D-link Corporation features an in-built AI algorithm to optimize network performance, WiFi-6E connectivity and compatibility with Matter, Alexa and Google Assistant.

Valve announced today that it would no longer support the Steam Client on macOS 10.14 or earlier versions starting February 15th. The decision comes as a result of Apple dropping support for 32-bit applications with macOS 10.15.

Attention Windows users: your own smartphone could soon be used as a webcam on a PC, which in most cases is likely to be a very strong webcam. A corresponding function is to be rolled out soon.

Announced earlier today, the latest update for Samsung TV Plus comes with visual and functional changes that aim to streamline content discovery and enhance the user experience. The service is available in 24 countries, and the update targets over 2,500 channels of this ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service.

D-day for the Tesla Cybertruck is upon us, and along with the start of deliveries, Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has dashed rumours of a ~270-mile electric pickup. Tesla's order page confirms that it will start production with two AWD trims, with the RWD variant coming in 2025. The Cybertruck order page also confirms the existence of a Range Extender, which claims to add an extra 120 miles (193 km) of range.

The Apple A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro costs Apple around US$130 to produce, of which less than 0.2% is attributable to license fees for the ARM architecture, as a new report shows. At the same time, rumors are circulating that Apple has abandoned the development of an in-house 5G modem.

The AWD Cybertruck will be able to hit 470+ miles of range with an available extender, closing in on Tesla's promised 500-mile version. The Cybertruck also has a Powershare function for your home, as well as 110V/240V bed outlets for running tools.

Realme has scheduled a full, formal debut for its next flagship Android smartphone for after that of the OnePlus 12 in China. However, some of that event's key information has allegedly leaked out already, its price included. In the meantime, the OEM is teasing some of the GT5 Pro's main upgrades, most of which are found in its ultra-fast display.

The tri-motor Cybertruck Cyberbeast can outrun a Porsche 911 in the quarter-mile acceleration test while towing another Porsche 911. Elon Musk demonstrated how it beats the Ford F-350 diesel in the infamous truck pull test as well.

Tesla is revealing the Cybertruck specs today and showed everyone their production line. Besides the decently sized bed storage compartment, it also showed the frunk that is now called Powergate.

AYANEO has showcased gameplay footage of the Pocket S, an Android gaming handheld based on the Snapdragon G3x Gen2. The AYANEO Pocket S should be available early next year, although it remains in the prototyping stage for the time being.

The Gaming CU34G2XP/BK is AOC's more expensive alternative to the CU34G2XE/BK. Not only does the AOC Gaming CU34G2XP/BK boast 400 nits peak brightness, but it also delivers 1 ms GtG response times, a 1440p resolution, a 180 Hz refresh rate and numerous ports for connecting devices and peripherals.

The Gaming CU34G2XE/BK is one of AOC's latest gaming monitors. Based around a 34-inch VA panel, the AOC Gaming CU34G2XE/BK delivers a 1440p and 144 Hz gaming experience with 1 ms MPRT response times.

OnePlus has just confirmed second-gen Rain Touch Control and Tiangong cooling technology for its upcoming flagship Android smartphone. The 12 has allegedly shown these new AnTuTu Benchmark-destroying enhancements off already in another new leak; then again, this one might also reveal that its new and allegedly class-leading display may be less than 100% perfect.

The Renault 5 E-Tech is slated to launch in 2024, and it takes inspiration from the spirit of the first Renault 5 from back in 1972. The adorable little electric hatchback measures just 3.92 metres and will have a 52 kWh battery pack, delivering 400 km (249 miles) of range on the WLTP cycle.

The 15.6-inch OLED touchscreen is the world's first to feature the IMAX Enhanced standard. Also included with this configuration are 16 GB LPDDR4x-4266 RAM, 512 GB SSD, a 5 MP webcam and full-size SD card reader.

Around 52,000 of the new stable structures resemble the layered nature of graphenes and may play an important role in the development of advanced superconductors for quantum supercomputers and nuclear fusion reactors.

It seems that Dell is finally ready to replace the U4021QW, a 40-inch curved monitor that it introduced during CES 2021. Although the new UltraSharp 40 is rumoured to output at 5K like its predecessor, Dell has updated its large professional monitor in various areas.

It appears that Dell is planning to upgrade at least three Alienware gaming laptops early next year. According to a new report, second-generation refreshes of the Alienware m16, Alienware m18 and Alienware x18 are due, but not all with Intel Meteor Lake processors.

Windows Report has shared new details about the AW2725DF and AW3225QF, a pair of Alienware gaming monitors that Dell showcased at TwitchCon 2023. While neither is rumoured to arrive until January 2024, Windows Report has obtained official press shots of both ahead of their official introduction.

According to a new report, Dell will overhaul its XPS laptop series at CES 2024 in January. While the company plans to renew the XPS 13 and XPS 13 Plus, it will discard the XPS 15 and XPS 17. Instead, new XPS 14 and XPS 16 models are in the works, all with Intel Meteor Lake processors.

Meizu now asserts that its latest flagship Android smartphone has more to offer besides its well-hyped ultra-slim-bezel Samsung OLED display. They include a "custom" 200MP main rear camera, dual linear speakers and an updated OS with an AI assistant. The Meizu 21 starts at less than US$500 with the new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.

The relatively new vehicle category of electric pickups now sits at the bottom of EV reliability scores, but this could change with the launch of Tesla's Cybertruck today. In the ICE vs EV vs PHEV reliability battle, hybrids reign supreme, especially those by Toyota.