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Masimo has received FDA 501(k) clearance for the Masimo W1 medical watch. Designed for continuous measurement of patient vitals, this watch enables doctors to remotely monitor patients with atrial fibrillation, blood oxygen saturation, and other issues for telehealth.

While Black Friday is just around the corner, Amazon has already started slashing some of the top-rated products. Among them, there’s this 33% deal on the LG UltraGear QHD 27GL83A-B. It has dropped the gaming monitor to its all-time low price, from US$ 299.99 to US$199.99.

OnePlus has announced that it will celebrate its tenth anniversary in early December 2023, in an event now believed to also unveil the OEM's next flagship Android smartphone. The 12 is touted to outdo its predecessors (and competitors) as never before with cutting-edge camera and display technology.

AOC has confirmed Eurozone and UK pricing for the Gaming Q27G3XMN/BK, a 27-inch gaming monitor with a 1440p VA panel. AOC has also included an overclockable refresh rate and Mini LED local dimming zones that deliver up to 1,000 nits peak brightness.

Insta360 is about to release the Ace and Ace Pro, competitors to the GoPro Hero 12 Black and DJI Osmo Pocket 3. In the meantime, a renowned leaker has revealed various details about both action cameras, including a hands-on look at the Insta360 Ace Pro.

Garmin has discounted the Forerunner 955 smartwatch in the US and Canada. At the company’s online store and Amazon storefront, customers can save up to US$100. The smartwatch, designed for runners, has a 1.3-inch display and features like Training Readiness and Morning Report.

The 9th iteration of Apple's most affordable tablet arrived two years ago and its price on Amazon topped in late February 2022 at US$479.99 (64 GB, WiFi version). Now with a list price of US$329, this popular 10.2-inch slate is down to US$229.99, thanks to a solid 30% discount that brings it to a new all-time low.

Himiway has discounted its Zebra all-terrain fat tire e-bike for Black Friday. Deals are available in the UK, the Netherlands, France, Germany and the US, where customers can save up to US$400. The e-bike features a 750W motor in the US, an 80-mile (~128-km) range and an LCD display with a USB port.

Amazfit has released firmware version 5.0.2.1, an update available for the Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4. Not only does the new software address multiple bugs for the pair, but it also introduces a new heart rate algorithm designed to improve accuracy during workouts.

Anker’s Nebula sub-brand has launched the Capsule 3 and Mars 3 Air portable Google TV projectors with integrated Netflix worldwide. The gadgets have a 1080p resolution, with the Mars 3 Air’s maximum brightness at 400 lumens. Plus, both models are currently discounted thanks to in-page vouchers.

Ultrahuman, the company behind the Ring AIR, is being sued in the US by its competitor, Oura. The brand claims that Ultrahuman’s smart ring has copied the design and functionality of the Oura Ring, including the app UI. Plus, Oura alleges that Ultrahuman has infringed patents and copyrights.

The Apple Watch Series 9 price has hit an all-time low on Amazon for the 45 mm variant with GPS. The discount is available on a range of colors including Midnight, (PRODUCT)RED, and Pink. Although the Watch Series 9 is an incremental upgrade over the Watch Series 8, the price cut should make the device worth a serious consideration.

Xiaomi is expanding the Redmi Note 13 series with the new Redmi Note 13R Pro. For the equivalent of around 250 euros, the new 5G smartphone offers a 6.67-inch OLED panel with 120 Hz and a 108 MP camera, among other things.

The LG Gram 17 (2023) is a super lightweight notebook that boasts a massive 17-inch display. The SKU with a Core i7-1360P processor, 1 TB of storage, and 32 GB of RAM has now been priced down by a sizeable 38% at Best Buy. At the discounted rate, the LG Gram 17 is certainly worth a look, since it nails the basics and brings excellent battery life.

Red Bull Racing has launched the RS 1200 AT e-scooter in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. The new model has a 500W motor for a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph) and a 960Wh battery. Other features include a dual suspension system, LED display, and various lights to help you see and be seen in darker conditions.

The Xiaomi Multi Function Camping Lantern has been launched in EU countries, including France, Italy, and Germany. The gadget has a larger lantern with a small detachable light in the centre. Plus, its color temperature and brightness can be adjusted with app-based remote controls.

AMD is reportedly releasing the RDNA 4 GPUs in Q3 of next year. Reports have claimed that the company has scrapped the high-end RDNA 4 cards to ramp up the development of the RDNA 5. Moore’s Law Is Dead has recently alleged some more information regarding the RX 8000 GPUs including performance and pricing details.

Early Black Friday deals have already slashed some gaming laptops to eye-catching prices. This time, it’s time for the Gigabyte G5 KF. The variant equipped with Intel Core i5-12500H and Nvidia RTX 4060 is currently enjoying a 32% discount, reducing its price from US$1099 to US$749.99.

Released in 2015, the Apple Magic Mouse 2nd Gen has had a surprisingly enduring life. It is still in circulation, with Apple bundling it with the latest M3 iMac. But its design makes it barely usable in some instances, and a design hacker has just fixed the mouse's biggest weakness.

Despite the owner driving the electric pickup for over a year and more than 24,000 miles (38,624 km), Rivian is buying an owner's R1T at full retail price. While using the pickup truck as a work truck, the owner has faced myriad issues, including four that required towing. Despite all the issues that interrupted his agriculture business, Mitch Dumke still reviewed the R1T very positively.

Super73 took the C1X concept electric motorcycle and transformed it into a scrambler and café racer concept for EICMA 2023. The El Jefe Scrambler and Super Le Pew café racer use the same motor, battery, and basic proportions of the original, but see a significant overhaul in the visual department.

Vuzix touts its new smart glasses as so well-designed they can be worn while working out or training. They are based on the OEM's Ultralite platform for a head-worn, hands-free connection to a smartphone or smartwatch. The new S-variants are also backed to eliminate some typical on-the-go augmented reality (AR) issues that might persist with other glasses.

The fastest charging electric vehicles sold in the US come from Hyundai and KIA according to a new real-world test at L3 chargers. Tesla, which has the most expansive Level 3 250kW charging infrastructure, comes at number 10 in the ranking.

Status Audio is offering up to 53% of a variety of its TWS earbuds and wireless headphones, including the quality Between 3ANC buds which offer excellent audio quality and great active noise cancelling. This sale runs through December 1st.

Tesla has launched new merchandise in China, the S3xy Time Glow Clock. The device has six IPS color displays housed in curved glass casings, with various display modes. Other features include customizable pictures, snooze and repeat functions for your alarms and a built-in speaker.

Apple touts the vanilla iPhone 15 and 15 Plus as having Super Retina XDR screens - however, the supposed flagship devices are saddled with a display refresh rate that is virtually extinct amongst even the cheapest new Android smartphones in 2023. Nevertheless, according to a new leak, there is no point in upgrading to their 16-series successors in order to get away from that spec next year.

The prospect of the Samsung Galaxy A25's launch has attracted attention as the event is thought to unveil a new 5G smartphone with decent specs at a relatively low price. Now, a leaks blog purports to reveal exactly how cheap it is going to be, and how much RAM/storage the potential buyer might expect to get for their money.

Truth Social, the social network founded by former President Trump as a rival to major social media platforms, has reportedly lost US$73 million since its launch last year.

Zappar has released the Zapbox mixed reality headset for Android and Apple smartphones. The cheaper Zapbox can playback Apple Vision spatial videos and includes Bluetooth controllers to interact with and build content.

OnePlus has collaborated with BOE to make the 12 with what the OEM is now calling the Android smartphone display of the highest standards in the industry. It is now touted to be particularly eye health-friendly despite its putative ultra-high brightness, and to have a new usability feature that debuted in the Ace 2 Pro. Meanwhile, the device has picked up more certifications on its way to a global launch.

New early Black Friday deals have started to roll in. And among all the eye-catching ones, this 51% discount on the Beats Studio Pro stands out a lot, as the headset has been on the shelves for just three months.

AYANEO is now selling the SLIDE, a 6-inch gaming handheld powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU. Available with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 4 TB SSD, the AYANEO SLIDE has plenty of tricks up its sleeve, including a hidden five-row keyboard.

Anker has officially unveiled the Solix C800 Portable Power Station in Japan. The device is due to go on sale later in November. The model has a similar design to the Solix C1000, with a 768Wh capacity and rated AC output of 1,200W. Other features include app controls, an integrated light and a storage compartment.

Insta360 has a new action camera in the works. Currently, the company has only confirmed that it will launch a new product on November 21. However, details about an Insta360 Ace Pro have leaked online, which could be joined by a cheaper Insta360 Ace.

Garmin has discounted the Fenix 7 Pro - Solar Edition and Fenix 7 Pro - Sapphire Solar Edition smartwatches. The deals are available worldwide in countries such as the UK, the Netherlands and the US, where you can get up to US$200 off. The wearable's features include the new Garmin ECG app and a longer battery life thanks to solar charging.

In North America, Garmin has launched the Fenix 7 Pro – Solar Edition (No Wi-Fi) and the Fenix 7X Pro – Solar Edition (No Wi-Fi) smartwatches. The new models are almost identical to their Wi-Fi-capable counterparts, though they lack the ECG app and Wi-Fi connectivity. This removes various map and music-related features.

With a list price of US$104.99, the CarlinKit 5.0 wireless adapter is now down to US$55.99. This accessory can help owners of cars featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto go wireless. It sports a built-in 5G chip with automatic reconnection and works with most car brands, such as Ford, Mercedes, Honda, Nissan, Porsche, or Audi.

Details about the Oukitel WP19 Pro have leaked online. Supposedly arriving next month, the WP19 Pro is rumoured to feature a few upgrades over the current WP19, including a larger battery, a more powerful SoC and a faster display.

Sony and Naughty Dog have officially announced The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PS5. It will be available for PlayStation 5 on the upcoming January 19 with a brand-new "rougelike" game mode. PS4 owners who already own the game can upgrade to the sequel by paying an additional US$10.

Pineberry Pi has launched two new Raspberry Pi 5 SBC expansion boards. Called the Pineberry Pi HatDrive Top and Bottom, these HATs bring NVMe support to the single-board computer, allowing increased storage capacity and better performance.

"Chips are the new oil", proclaims MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai. The company will be pivoting more of its resources towards computing with a special focus on the fast-growing automobile sector for 2024 and beyond.

Another move that will bring iOS and Android one step closer has been confirmed by Apple for 2024 when the tech giant's smartphones will get support for RCS. Thanks to it, texts between the two platforms will get typing indicators and read confirmations alongside high-quality multimedia content.

Cheap and well equipped: The North Edge Mars Pro is a new watch made of carbon and equipped with many sensors. A thermometer and compass are also installed, as well as a sensor for measuring air pressure.

The Haylou S8 is a new and affordable smartwatch with a display based on AMOLED technology. The display is rounded at the edges, giving a high-quality impression overall.

As other traditional carmakers start to get cold feet on EVs thanks to reduced demand, both Hyundai and Kia reiterated their successes in electrification and their commitment to continued expansion in the sector. The executives went so far as to say that capacity was the limiting factor rather than demand.

Under the headline "Privacy is Priceless, but Signal is Expensive", non-commercial messenger Signal provides interesting insights into the infrastructure of a messenger app and its costs.

myFirst will soon be offering a new wearable, the R2, for a special target group. The round smartwatch also allows video telephony and has its own connection to the mobile network.

Elon Musk is facing criticism for sharing a tweet that falsely accused Jewish people of inciting anti-white sentiment. He also threatened to file a lawsuit against media watchdog Media Matters amidst advertisers leaving X.

Amazon's early Black Friday deals strike again, this time discounting GoPro Hero11 and Hero12 action cameras and creator bundles. The sale puts the GoPro Hero11 Black at as little as US$299, while the GoPro Hero12 Black starts at US$349.

The coveted 16-inch version of the 2023 Legion Slim 5 has now hit its lowest price point yet as a well-known electronics retailer grants a big 33% discount on the wallet-friendly RTX 4060 configuration of Lenovo's sleek gaming laptop.