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Xiaomi is releasing the Smart Door Lock E20 Wi-Fi Version in China following a successful crowdfunding campaign earlier this year. The smart home device offers multiple unlocking methods, including a fingerprint scanner, password keypad, Bluetooth and NFC. Plus, it has a built-in doorbell and can be controlled via an app.

The first hands-on photos of the Galaxy S24 Ultra have appeared online. Likely an engineering prototype sporting the device's final design, the images outline a few expected changes from the current Galaxy S23 Ultra, including Samsung's adoption of a flat display finish.

Anker has discounted its Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank (200W) for Black Friday. Deals offering up to 30% off are available in countries including the US, the UK, and the Netherlands. The gadget launched earlier this year with three ports, allowing you to charge two laptops at 100W simultaneously.

Garmin has now brought a new update to the Fenix 7 Pro, Fenix 7X Pro, Fenix 7S Pro and Epix 2 Pro, four of its more expensive smartwatches. Distributed through its beta channel, the update introduces a few improvements to each model ahead of a new stable update likely arriving before the end of the year.

Virtual reality could be redefined by targeted lucid dreaming. Scientists are developing a new wearable device, similar to VR glasses, that aims to induce lucid dreams. This technology could have a wide range of applications, from completely transformed gaming to innovative therapies for mental illness.

Various sources have discovered Xiaomi's plans to offer the Smart Band 8 Pro globally, months after its Chinese release. Certified in Malaysia as M2333B1, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro should retain its Chinese counterpart's 1.74-inch AMOLED display and impressive battery life.

Desiknio has announced that the X20 Gravel and X20 Pinion e-bikes are being launched in the US, with one model already on sale. The electric bicycles feature 250W Mahle motors and have up to 62 miles (~100 km) assistance range on a single charge. The Pinion has a 6061 aluminum frame, while the Gravel has a carbon monocoque equivalent.

The Oppo Watch 4X, a new round wearable from the brand, is expected to launch soon. Filings at SIRIM Berhad in Malaysia and the IMDA in Singapore indicate a limited number of the watch’s features. Plus, an alleged leak on X claims to share more details on the wearable.

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, this week announced that the engineering and plans for the original Roadster have been made open source. Accompanying the announcement, Tesla published a webpage of PDF documents, including complete service documentation, diagnostic software, and circuit and connector information. This move is uncharacteristically repair-friendly, and it could help keep the original Roadsters on the road for a little longer.

The latest mid-range smartphones from Honor can scarcely be overlooked, as Honor uses a rounded display, a partially multi-colored back and camera modules in a peculiar format. Thanks to fast Snapdragon chips and powerful camera hardware, the Honor 100 series also offers an interesting price-performance ratio.

Marketed as a new Android 13 smartphone for young people, the Oscal Tiger 12 features a 2.4K 120 Hz display, a 64 MP main camera, and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC alongside up to 12/256 GB memory/internal storage. Starting today and until November 29th, it is available for introductory prices starting at US$93.99.

Vivo has just announced an impressive figure: within just a few days, sales of the new Vivo X100 series have generated billions in revenue. According to a new leak, another model, the Vivo X100s, is also imminent.

Three years ago, Huawei was practically forced by US sanctions to sell its Honor subsidiary. Honor is now the market leader in China and is also rapidly gaining market share in Europe. Buoyed by this success, Honor is now planning an IPO.

The MSI Katana 17 has received a hefty US$200 discount on Amazon, bringing its price down to US$1,199- the cheapest it has been listed for until now. It features a 17-inch 144 Hz screen, an Intel Raptor Lake-H processor and 32 GB of RAM.

The release of the Anbernic RG35XX Plus is around the corner. In the meantime, the company has revealed full pricing and specifications for the retro gaming handheld, which will start later this week for less than its predecessor.

RedMagic has formally introduced its industry-first flat-screen back" flagship smartphones. The new design joins other signature rarities such as integrated RGB fans, high-speed shoulder keys and class-leading screen-to-body ratios thanks to fifth-gen under-display camera (UDC) tech. The new Android smartphones have up to 24GB of RAM to go with their Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoCs for just under US$1,000.

The Sony HT-X8500 relies on a relatively simple 2.1-channel setup with a pair of integrated subwoofers. But thanks to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, the affordable soundbar should provide an immediately noticeable upgrade compared to integrated TV speakers.

AI can hallucinate and use false claims to substantiate arguments. A new quality are apparently scientific studies that conclusively prove the desired result at first glance. As if humans weren't already quite good at this themselves.

Google is still months away from releasing the Pixel 8a. Nonetheless, official wallpapers of Google's next mid-range smartphone have already appeared online, which are likely to be Pixel 8a exclusives.

Elon Musk said that Tesla 'left a few things on the table' when it released the 2017 Model 3 Performance trim, so the 2024 Model 3 Highland facelift's Performance version will apparently be 'pretty special.' The current Model 3 Performance package can launch it from 0-60 in a bit over 3 seconds.

Samsung has unveiled another Maison Margiela-themed foldable a few months after renewing its partnership with Thom Browne. The Galaxy Z Flip5 Maison Margiela Edition comes with some unique accessories, as well as a distinctive back cover design.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the launch date of the Redmi K70 series. As expected, Xiaomi will present its next Redmi K handsets before December rolls around. The company has now revealed initial details about the Redmi K70 Pro too, such as its usage of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

An increasing number of Pixel 8 Pro units are experiencing noticeable bulges in their AMOLED panels after a few weeks of use. Google has now commented on the issue, although it has dismissed any claims that it affects device usage.

Gene therapy: A biotech company from China financed a treatment for ten deaf children that has resulted in potentially the greatest restoration of a lost sense in history. In a video, the mother of a child demonstrates her daughter's new hearing abilities.

The biggest discount of 49% is recorded on the previous gen Ryzen 9 5900X that is now down to US$288.99. On Intel's side, the previous gen i9-12900KS is 19% off at US$349.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) has recorded a juicy 23% discount bringing the RTX 4070-powered machine back to a 120-day low price. The laptop which has a customer rating of 4.6/5 is a stellar gaming machine with high performance, decent inputs, and plenty of ports.

Two counter-rotating blades on a turbine are better than one. This innovative technology from World Wide Wind (WWW) has the best chance to maximize offshore wind energy, especially in deep-sea locations.

New Linux driver patches introduce RISC-V kernel-mode FPU support for AMD's latest GPUs. The patches should soon be included as part of the Linux 6.8 kernel, offering out-of-the-box support for high-end x86 GPUs on SiFive's motherboards.

Kodak is ready to launch the Super 8, a handheld camera that debuted nearly eight years ago. While the Kodak Super 8 was supposed to cost between US$400 and US$750, Kodak has decided to charge almost US$5,500 while failing to update some of the camera's now outdated hardware.

HeiQ has launched their HeiQ Skin Care fabric coating to create better skin health. Coated clothing release prebiotics and probiotics to help enrich and repair the skin while worn.

The Garmin Public Beta Version 17.22 has arrived for Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965 smartwatches. Compared to the previous iteration, the new software fixes three bugs in the wearables, addressing an issue with the exercise list and problems that could cause the devices to crash.

New images and a video have appeared, showing the Kia EV3 testing on the roads of the Republic of Korea. The concept crossover utility vehicle was unveiled at the brand’s EV day event in October and is expected to launch next year. The pictures show that the car has a similar design to the EV9, though it looks far smaller.

OpenAI and Sam Altman have come to an agreement that will see the ex-CEO return to his position alongside a new preliminary board. The agreement comes after days of uncertainty and turmoil which, at one point, came close to destroying the company when about 95% of the workforce threatened to quit if Sam Altman wasn’t reinstated.

Oukitel is back again with enticing Black Friday deals on its popular range of mobile backup power solutions. Whether you are chilling out with friends and family at home or camping under the stars away from civilization, Oukitel's range of power stations ensure that your devices never run out of juice.

Garmin has released Public Beta update version 19.13 for the Edge Explore 2 bike computer. This is the first software release in several months, bringing a range of new features and bug fixes to the accessory. For example, a new shortcut and estimated time have been added to the ClimbPro feature.

FiiO, best known for its IEM earphones and portable DACs/amps, has launched its first mechanical keyboard with built-in DACs and headphone amplifiers. It has an 81-key 75% layout, gasket mount design and hot-swappable Gateron G Pro 3.0 yellow key switches. The audio circuit uses Cirrus Logic DACs supporting 32 bit/384 kHz audio and high output op-amps for driving high-impedance headphones.

Geekom Mini FUN11 is a mini PC that’s based on the Tiger Lake CPU range. While this generation of CPUs is over two years old, they still have what it takes to deliver excellent performance. And thanks to featuring discrete GPU support, the FUN11 is a great pick for gaming and other heavy workloads.

New information about the Poco F6, one of the two upcoming models in Xiaomi's new Poco flagship series, has surfaced. It is said to be the global version of a Chinese smartphone from the Redmi K70 series, albeit a different one than previously assumed.

Kingnovy FA780 is one of the latest offerings from the brand. This mini PC features a chassis that measures 5 x 4.5 x 1.7 inches and has a volume of 0.6 liters, which is a very compact form factor. And while the system is small in size, it packs powerful specs.

The Apple A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro throttles very quickly to avoid overheating. A modder has now upgraded the iPhone 15 Pro with vapor-chamber cooling to demonstrate how much faster Apple's flagship could be if the cooling can keep up with the SoC.

Xiaomi has announced which smartphones will no longer be officially supported in the future. The list is extensive and also includes popular models; the discontinuation of support is likely to become a security-relevant factor for users sooner or later.

The USB-C power bank has a handy magnet for sticking onto surfaces like refrigerators, cars, laptops, smartphones, and other convenient locations.

No more cheap Steam games via VPN: Valve is now charging in US dollars in countries with high inflation, such as Argentina and Turkey. In some cases, this has resulted in immense price increases of more than 4000 percent and made games extremely expensive for locals in these countries.

HP has accidentally listed its upcoming Spectre x360 laptop ahead of time. It comes in two flavours, Intel Core i7-155H and Intel Core i5-125H, and offers next-gen features such as Wi-Fi 7.

One of Amazon's Black Friday sales applies to the enormous 77-inch model variant of the sought-after LG C3, which is one of the more popular OLED TVs on the market since it offers an enticing price-performance ratio thanks to its 120Hz panel and respectable peak brightness.

The Intel NUC alternative is super affordable without needing to resort to excruciatingly slow Atom or Celeron options. It's also fully loaded with RAM, SSD, and Windows 11 Pro to be ready-to-go without any additional effort.

The Garmin Public Beta update version 8.27 has been released for the Vivoactive 5 smartwatch. The new software fixes a bug which appeared for some attempted payments made on the wearable. In addition, the change log lists several new features related to activities and sleep tracking, which were already seen in the previous update.

Anker has discounted its PowerExpand 9-in-1 USB-C PD Dock at Amazon in the US, the UK and Germany, offering up to 53% off the RRP. The accessory charges the host devices via USB-C at up to 60W, with a second 20W PD USB-C port. Plus, you can connect up to two 4K displays via HDMI and DisplayPort.

With the Rowatch 6, Rogbid has introduced a new smartwatch that is currently priced at US$34.99 thanks to a discount of above 50%. According to the manufacturer, it offers extensive features including ECG, blood pressure and blood glucose measurement.

The Insignia range of smart televisions has been subject to a wide range of price cuts for Black Friday, with some excellent deals to be had for those after a bargain set that won’t break the bank. A couple of standouts are the Insignia 32-inch F20 smart TV that has been hit with a 47% price cut, while a 65-inch F30 unit with 4K support has been reduced by 32%.