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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%.

After the well-performing 2023 ROG Strix G17 just recently fell below the US$2,000 price mark for the very first time, Amazon is now granting a huge additional discount on the QHD gaming laptop, which features a superquick AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Zen4 CPU as well as the RTX 4070 dGPU.

Those looking to try out Diablo IV can now do so via Steam. The character levels are capped at 20, and further progression requires you to purchase the game. It is also on sale at a 40% discount.

Researchers at Chung Ang university have introduced a new wearable robotic system that assists hip abduction and improves balance in people with walking difficulties. Tests show that the robot minimizes the metabolic cost of walking by 11.6%.

Owners of a Model Y made before January 8, 2021, can now request installation of an original HEPA filter by a Tesla service center via the mobile app. While the HEPA and Carbon Filter replacement kit costs $90 on its website, Tesla charges more for the retrofit to older units.

EVOLVE MVMT has released a wearable to help optimize gait and energy burn during walking exercise. Worn on the ankles, the device can monitor the quality of each step and provide live feedback to reduce injuries.

Xiaomi has announced that it took in over 70 billion yuan (well over US$9 billion) over its latest quarter, which ended on September 30, 2023. The OEM's smartphones accounted for over half of that revenue, although its smart home, internet services and advertising businesses also made their contributions known.

Samsung has returned with a new One UI 6 release schedule for numerous devices. This time, the company has included over 40 devices on its Android 14 upgrade rollout list stretching into February 2024.

Apple is planning to continue moving the design of its chips and other internal components in-house, including camera sensors, according to well known Apple insider Mark Gurman. Image sensors are vital not only for the iPhone and iPad lineup, but also for upcoming mixed reality hardware and autonomous-driving systems which the company is working on.

The Xiaomi Smart Home Screen 10 is now available to customers globally via AliExpress. The smart home hub is compatible with many gadgets via Bluetooth 5.0 and IR. Other features of the touchscreen device include built-in speakers, for watching content, and a microphone and camera for video calling.

Early images of the Galaxy Book4 series have surfaced online before Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event. Reportedly due in early 2024, the Galaxy Book4 series is expected to consist of the Galaxy Book4, Galaxy Book4 360, Galaxy Book4 Pro, Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 and Galaxy Book4 Ultra.

Khadas has announced that its innovative Mind PC is part of its latest Black Friday sale. Its module-compatible core is available with either the Intel Core i5-1340P or Intel Core i7-1360P at its very first retail discount. Alternatively, the Khadas Tea DAC with MagSafe for iPhones is here to "re-define mobile audio excellence" for much less than US$200 for a limited time.

Samsung has released its Android 14 update to more devices. Starting in the US, One UI 6 should now be available to additional flagships, plus the first of Samsung's mid-range product stack.

Fengmi has launched the Xming Q3 Neo smart projector in China. The new model has a native 1080p resolution and can project images up to 120-in (~305 cm) wide. Other features of the gadget from the Xiaomi subsidiary brand include Miija smart home compatibility, screencasting, and integrated speakers.

YEELIGHT has announced its Black Friday deals on a selection of its smart RGB accessories. They include the Smart Cube Lamp, which can be built and extended in nearly all directions for a more custom desk lighting solution. The brand's light bars, smart buibs and LED strips can also be picked up for less than normal during this sale.

According to new rumours, Apple may offer next-generation iPad Pro tablets in three sizes. While 11-inch and 12.9-inch models are claimed to utilise OLED panels for the first time, a new 14-inch screen size could be on the way with a Mini LED panel. A faster Apple M3 and new accessories could be in the offing, too.

Radxa has refreshed the ROCK 5B, a single-board computer (SBC) powered by the Rockchip RK3588. Now available as the Rock 5B Blue Edition, the SBC starts at just US$79.50, making it significantly cheaper than the original model.

Xiaomi continues to tease the Redmi K70E, possibly its first Redmi K70 series handset. While the company has revealed a few more device features, hands-on footage with the Xiaomi Redmi K70E has also emerged on Chinese social media.

The Ice Ring from Ice-Watch and Omate is now available in the EU. This smart ring tracks biometrics such as heart rate and blood oxygen level. Other features include an accompanying app, exercise tracking with GPS via a connected smartphone, and a sleep quality score.

Hisense has announced a new TV that should be able to impress with an almost absurdly high brightness and numerous dimming zones. In particular, content with a high contrast range should be easy to reproduce.

The Intel Panther Canyon NUC11PAHi7 Mini PC is everything you need for versatile computing. Featuring an Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, 32 GB RAM, and a 1 TB SSD, the Intel NUC 11 offers extensive connectivity and networking to get work done with ease. Get the Intel NUC 11 now at time-limited Black Friday deal price of just US$531 on Amazon.

Banana Pi has presented the BPI-M4 Zero, a 65 x 30 mm single-board computer that utilises an Allwinner H618 chipset and 2 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero also has built-in eMMC flash storage and a modem that provides Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity.

With the Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung is apparently finally giving one of its most popular mid-range smartphones a more modern design, replacing the notch with a punch hole, making the screen edges flatter, and revising the frame in several ways.

Garmin has introduced Beta Version 15.74 to various recent smartwatches, including the Fenix 7, Fenix 7X and Fenix 7S. Not available initially for Pro models, Beta Version 15.74 should address several bugs for compatible smartwatches, including one that could cause device shutdowns.

NiPoGi, a sister brand of Kamrui that operates in the United States, has revealed a new mini PC. Called the NiPoGi AK1 Plus, the unit features the newly released Intel N97 processor. Besides the CPU, the other specs of the tiny PC are good too.

The Acer Predator Helios 16, featuring a 16-inch WQXDA 165 Hz screen, Intel Raptor Lake-HX processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics card, has received its first major discount. It can be bought on Amazon for just US$1,299.

Besides the full 175 W TGP RTX 4080, highlights for this model include 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, three USB-C ports, of which one is compatible with the Thunderbolt 4 standard, a full-size SD card reader and 90 Wh battery.

IKEA has discounted various products in its SYMFONISK smart Wi-Fi speaker range in Europe. Customers in the UK, France, and Germany can buy discounted bookshelf speakers and speaker lamps. The products were designed in collaboration with Sonos and can be remotely controlled with an app or voice commands.

The ASUS ROG Ally with the AMD Z1 processor has recorded a significant discount of 25% resulting in the cheapest rate ever at Best Buy. The device comes with a 7-inch FHD display that features a 120 Hz refresh rate, 512 GB of storage, and 16 GB of RAM. Additionally, the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme price has also received a nice US$80 cut.

Pegasus has launched the Strong Evo 11 Lite e-bike in the EU. The new model has an 85Nm torque Bosch motor with various battery options with capacities of up to 750Wh. Other features of the 11-speed model include Shimano Deore gears, a Bosch Kiox 300 display and SR Suntour suspension.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside the Xiaomi 14 Pro has now been tested to measure the raw performance and efficiency of the big Cortex-X4 CPU core. The tests, which were conducted by Golden Reviewer, depict the Cortex-X4 to pack a 14% performance bump over the Cortex-X3 inside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2+ while utilizing a concerning 28% more power.

Warner Bros. has begun allowing registrations for the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League closed alpha test. With this, Rocksteady, the developer, is mainly planning to test out the online infrastructure of the game. However, a small portion of the campaign will also be available in the testing phase.

Partaker B21, a mini PC initially launched in 2021, has been refreshed with newer hardware. The latest version is available with the Intel Core 13th Gen processors and Nvidia RTX 4070. In addition, there are other upgrades to the internals.

As part of the ongoing Black Friday shopping event, Amazon is currently granting a big 20 percent discount on the 4TB model of the SanDisk Ultra 3D, which is a good choice for shoppers who are in the market for a spacious 2.5-inch SATA SSD.

The advanced robot vacuum features LiDAR navigation, edge cleaning, auto mop lifting and washing, Siri voice commands, and AI-powered dirt-sensing technology to focus on dirtier sections of the home.

Northvolt claims it has reached a breakthrough in sodium-ion battery technology, allowing it to reach up to 160 Wh/kg energy density. This means Northvolt's Na-ion chemistry is starting to overtake existing LFP cells for affordability and density.

Xiaomi's first-gen car is now thought to launch as the SU7 and its variants. It has started to venture into the wild as a fully-functional road vehicle, according to a new video circulating online. The leak might help confirm the upcoming EV's rumored top speed, not to mention its potential for highway maneuverability.

The iPhone 16 Pro is tipped to launch with a battery designed to better prevent the risk of over-heating. Now, the leaker behind this claim is back with live images that purport to show the changes in question. The component has some things in common with current iPhone batteries, although it might have some work to do before it becomes part of a next-gen flagship smartphone.

RedMagic very nearly got to its next major product event without the main event leaking onto AnTuTu Benchmark. However, a device with a model number linked to one of the upcoming 9 Pro series has made it onto that database after all, achieving a top-ranking score in the process. That might have been due to its top-end specs, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor included.

The 1440p monitor pairs perfectly with the Playstation 5 as it supports both FreeSync and an integrated FPS counter. It features 576 individually-lit LEDs for HDR1000 support and a peak brightness of over two times most typical IPS alternatives.

Those who charge their Teslas at 'busy' Superchargers will now have to pay double the idle fee if they try to top up beyond 90%. Tesla started sending warning via the app that the new Supercharger congestion fee will be applied in the next few weeks.

Philips has presented the Evnia 32M2C5500W, a gaming monitor that combines a high-contrast VA panel with a backlight capable of delivering 500 nits peak brightness. The Philips Evnia 32M2C5500W also outputs at 240 Hz and has various ports, all for €549 in the Eurozone and £429.99 in the UK.

Using devices like Apple's Vision Pro, the tech giant aims to provide its customers with a more personalized, interactive and informative shopping and support experience. Recently obtained patents reveal Apple's plans to broaden its utilization of augmented reality.

The first signs of the next Galaxy M5 model have appeared online. Courtesy of numerous Geekbench listings, it seems that Samsung plans to move away from its in-house Exynos chipset for the Galaxy M55 5G, which will utilise the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 instead.

The rumor that the very first Cybertruck deliveries will go to select showrooms and industry influencers may have some merit, as the first one appeared as a mall exhibit in California. Meanwhile, high-res interface shots reveal all the cabin controls there are on the Cybertruck.

Haier, a Chinese brand best known for home appliances, has launched a mini PC. While this isn't the company's first take on tiny desktops, it's the most solid one yet. The brand-new Haier Yunyue mini H12 features an Intel Core i5-12450H with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. It's priced at CNY2299, which is around US$323.

Oppo is on the verge of unveiling the Pad Air 2, a mid-range tablet stylised as the Pad Air2. Arriving in a few days' time, the Oppo Pad Air2 will feature a 2.4K display with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, among other features.