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A recent video of a Cybertruck walk-around accidentally revealed the electric pickup's projected range. The prototype in question still shows the remaining battery and range as a percentage, but its navigation prediction allowed internet sleuths to calculate the estimated range.

Decathlon has discounted its Riverside 520 E electric bike in the UK and Spain, offering customers up to 28% off. The e-bike has a 250W motor and up to 100 km (~62 miles) of assistance range. Other features include Suntour suspension, Tektro brakes and a backlit LCD with a built-in USB port.

Measuring just 160.6 x 81.9 x 21.5 mm, the Meenhong JX2 features an actively-cooled Intel Celeron N5105 paired with 8 GB of RAM and two M.2 slots, as well as a decent I/O selection and a 5.7-inch touchscreen.

Valve has now started selling the Steam Deck OLED, an updated Steam Deck that is more than just a display upgrade. To coincide with the new gaming handheld's release, SteamOS has received no fewer than four new builds, as well as an extensive new Client update.

Centurion has revealed the No Pogo SL R6000i and R8000i all-mountain e-bikes. The new lightweight models, on sale via dealers in the EU, are powered by a 250W Bosch motor with a 400Wh battery. Other features include various power modes, suspension from FOX and RockShox, and Schwalbe tires.

The Garmin Public Beta Version 17.21 update is now available for the Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965 smartwatches. The software includes bug fixes for missing images and devices that crash when syncing. Plus, the change log lists new features that were also included in the previous update.

The presence of a heat pump should be the main criteria for EV buyers who live in colder climates, according to a new study. The EV cold weather range drop test reveals some surprising winners.

According to new reports, Honor could be the first Android OEM to launch a smartphone with Omnivision's rumoured 1-inch and 50 MP camera sensor. Allegedly, Honor will also equip the Magic6 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, as well as the Omnivision OV50K.

While the latest app update comes with Xbox Game Syncing alongside other improvements, GeForce Now subscribers can also get a Guild Wars 2: Heroic Edition freebie. On top of these, every six-month Ultimate membership also includes three months of PC Game Pass, currently priced at US$30.

The pricing of the Volkswagen ID.7 has been announced for the UK market. The ID.7 Pro Launch Edition will start to be delivered to customers in early 2024, and those who purchase before January 2 will receive a free charger or charging credit. The EV features 175 kW DC fast charging and a 210 kW electric drive motor.

Viewsonic has launched the LX700-4K, a new projector designed for Xbox. The gadget has a laser light source delivering up to 3,500 ANSI lumens brightness and a maximum recommended image size of 300-in (~762 cm). Gaming features include a 240Hz refresh rate, a 4.2ms input lag and HDMI 2.0b/HDCP 2.2 ports.

Part of the mysterious Cybertruck user interface that one test driver recently called its 'best feature' has been revealed in a spy video of unlocked Cybertruck taken while charging. There, the UI showed that the driver can control the powered tonneau cover from the cabin as well.

Apple is set to address overheating concerns in the upcoming iPhone 16 models by introducing a graphene-based thermal system, according to leaks from "Kosutami". This move aims to improve heat dissipation, particularly in the Pro lineup, showcasing Apple's commitment to resolving thermal challenges in future iPhone lineups, given iPhone 15 Pro's recent over-heating issues.

Qualcomm has officially unveiled its newest upper-mid-range SoC, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. It comes with a tri-cluster GPU, an Adreno 720 GPU, a Spectra ISP and a Hexagod NPU.

Fitbit has just released a new software update. According to the company, this update was heavily influenced by user feedback and introduces features requested by the community.

On November 16, 1904, former Edison employee John Ambrose Fleming patented the first thermionic (vacuum-tube) diode in Britain. The US patent for the same invention was granted the following year. Today, these diodes are used in some high-power applications, audiophile devices, and musical instruments.

Following legal issues, the Iris Smart Ring is now called the VELIA Smart Ring. The company has also announced that it is a CES 2024 Award Honouree. The wearable, available to pre-order, can track health metrics such as heart rate and blood oxygen level, with more features in the pipeline.

Besides the efficient AMD Radeon dGPU, the good-looking Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 configuration that is currently on sale for 69% off MSRP is equipped with 16GB of soldered memory, a decent 1080p IPS display with 400 nits as well as a 512GB SSD.

Good news: iPhone users can continue to use satellite communication free of charge in emergencies, which can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency. However, there is still no information about the permanent status of the function.

The new Qi2 standard is finally ready for the market, as the first chargers are set to be launched before the end of the year. The Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro will be the first to support the standard, but the MagSafe alternative will also be later available for Android smartphones.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the first of 400 planned EV charging hubs. The charging hub features 400 kW chargers from ChargePoint, and there is a bay designed for wheelchair-accessible cars, vans, and vehicles with trailers. There is also a luxury charging lounge replete with snacks, drinks, and a restroom, making the wait more bearable.

TrendForce's research on the third-party SSD space has found that Kingston was its #1 brand in 2022. The company had weathered the supply storm of 2021 to remain a market leader. It attributes its success to the ability to offer both cost-effective and high-end drives for both gaming and non-gaming use-cases, and to the continuing demand for PCIe 4.0 NVMe.

Doogee has introduced the U10 Pro, a new tablet with a 10.1-inch display running Android 13. Available at a considerable launch discount, the Doogee U10 Pro also has Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, MicroSD card expansion and a 5,060 mAh battery, among other features.

Amazfit has started pushing a new update for the Falcon and T-Rex Ultra, which it is rolling out as firmware version 9.24.3.2. According to the company's changelog, the new update introduces navigation functionality when skiing and snowboarding, as well as improved workout and GPS tracking.

Samsung has pulled its One UI 6 release schedule for over 30 devices. The Android 14-based update should have been landing on new devices shortly, but it remains exclusive to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra for now.

The Find X7 is thought to launch with MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 SoC rather than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 of other contemporary high-end Android smartphones. However, that is no handicap at all, according to AnTuTu. The benchmarking group believes that the vanilla X7 has sneaked onto its database, then torn it up with a class-leading score.

Fairphone has released the Fairphone 4 New Life Edition, a refurbished Fairphone 4. Accordingly, Fairphone has discounted the New Life Edition, which it ships with a five-year guarantee and two gifts to keep it protected from picking up knocks.

A Tesla teardown and software analyst has noticed mentions in a firmware update that buyers of the 2024 Tesla Model Y base model may have to pay extra for front heated seats. Alongside mention of a front heated seat software lock, the new Model Y may be software limited to a range of 260 miles (418 km).

Meizu had hinted that its next premium smartphones would have the best-looking display bezels in the Android world on its launch; now, a company executive has revealed what it meant by that in a new hype post. Meanwhile, the 21's reservations have opened in the Chinese market with some interesting offers and an extended warranty.

Google has pushed a new beta build to Pixel devices, which is available for the Pixel 5a onwards. Jumping right ahead to Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1, Google has implicitly confirmed that a new stable quarterly update will soon arrive for eligible Pixel devices.

Analogue has revealed Classic Limited Edition, a new set of colour options for the Analogue Pocket. Available to order later this week, the Classic Limited Edition run comes in eight colour options with nods to classic game consoles.

OPPO has made the latest version of ColorOS official today (November 16, 2023). The software is based on Android 14, although it contains a host of custom tweaks and tools, some of which have almost iOS 17- or One UI 6-like qualities. It is now available in beta form, which is on route to more of the OEM's smartphones at the time of writing.

Hisense has discounted its U7 Mini LED 4K TV series at Amazon in the US. The 55-in model is now less than US$500, with the 85-in model more than US$700 cheaper than the retail price. The TV has up to 1,000 nits brightness, supports Dolby Vision IQ, and has a 144Hz gaming mode.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 SUPER cards are expected to be announced at CES 2024 with a Q1 launch. The boards which could include the RTX 4080 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, and RTX 4070 SUPER reportedly pack improved performance and better pricing than vanilla Ada offerings. Moore’s Law Is Dead has added to the past leaks by revealing a bunch of new details of all three GPUs.

An apparent leak of the Black Friday 2023 deals coming to the Epic Games Store has thrown up some mighty games with mighty discounts. It seems Final Fantasy fans will be able to get Intergrade for half price while there is a huge Witcher-related discount incoming. In addition, some gamers in certain countries might even be able to use a coupon for further discounts in the Epic Games Black Friday sale.

The Xiaomi SU7, SU7 Max, and SU7 Pro electric vehicles have appeared in supposed official images on a State Council website in China. Alongside the pictures of the Xiaomi cars was information about the EVs' rear-wheel and all-wheel drive powertrains, battery, and operating system.

Nvidia's board partners are reportedly placing orders for the RTX 4070 Ti Super and RTX 4080 Super GPUs releasing in early 2024. In order to ensure sufficient supplies for all AIB partners, Nvidia is apparently enforcing a temporary inventory cutoff for the non-Super cards.

Himiway has launched the C1 e-bike, a new model for kids aged between 4 and 12. The bicycle has a 350W motor with a thumb throttle and a top speed of 15 mph (~24 kph). Other features include an assistance range of up to 50 miles (~81 km), an LCD screen and dual hydraulic and electronic brakes for extra safety.

Microsoft has finally unveiled its own custom silicon. The Maia 100 is Microsoft's AI accelerator designed for the Azure stack to train OpenAI's complex LLMs. The Cobalt 100 is an ARM-based chip with 128 cores aimed at optimizing power efficiency across Azure datacenters. Additionally, Microsoft has announced new Azure VMs powered by Nvidia H100 and AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs.

Now rolling out for public preview, Alexa users can now control all their smart gadgets from a centralized map. The new Map View is limited to compatible LiDAR devices with the Alexa app, and Amazon plans to extend support for its Echo Hub by next year.

Panasonic has updated its Toughbook 55 rugged laptop with new hardware. Not much has changed apart from its innards, with the computer retaining most of its predecessor's features.

The Teclast M50 is currently available at the best price. The 10.1-inch tablet with Adroid 13, Widevine L1 and 4G support has never before been available for just under 100 euros - that's a 44 percent discount from the RRP.

The Circular Ring Slim is a new smart ring that is now available. It is said to have numerous functions and is compatible with both Android and Apple smartphones. A vibration motor is built in.

Initial information on sales figures for the Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro indicate that sales of the two new smartphone models have got off to a very strong start. The figures are said to be 700% higher than the previous generation.

Launched in October, Apple's refreshed 24-inch iMac retains its design while featuring significantly improved internals with Apple's new M3 chip and support for Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E. Available at a US$100 discount on B&H, the 24-inch iMac is now an even better deal.

xMEMS, a pioneer in solid state audio drivers, has unveiled its groundbreaking Cypress headphone driver, which can generate accurate sound across the audible frequency range by amplitude-modulating a series of ultrasonic pulses. The device can reach 140 dB as low as 20 Hz, and is claimed to increase ANC bandwidth thanks to its fast and wide response.

The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 has fallen to its all-time low price. With this 50% early Black Friday deal, the affordable wireless earbuds are currently US$29.99, down from US$59.99.

Sennheiser HD 650 has been discounted by 40% thanks to this fantastic early Black Friday deal. With it in place, the audiophile-grade headset is down to US$299.95 from US$499.95.

X user @emuonpsp dug into the PlayStation Portal's innards and found it to be a glorified Android tablet. It runs a Snapdragon 6xx series from Qualcomm and Android 13.

Although the new driver package only comes with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III full support alongside optimizations for the beta update of Starfield's Steam, the latest GeForce Experience update brings support for GeForce RTX 40 series laptops as well no less than 50 optimal settings presets.