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LG has opened pre-orders for the UltraGear 45GR75DC, a 44.5-inch VA panel with a 1440p resolution and a 200 Hz refresh rate. The LG UltraGear 45GR75DC is available for US$899.99 and comes with a four-port USB hub, unlike the cheaper UltraGear 45GR65DC.

The UltraGear 45GR65DC is the cheaper of LG's two new gaming monitors. Built around a 44.5-inch VA panel, the UltraGear 45GR65DC retails for US$799.99 and lacks some of the advanced connectivity of the more expensive UltraGear 45GR75DC.

Lofree has set out to cram every classic design cue into the new Block mechanical keyboard. Then again, the accessory is also brought up to date with Bluetooth connectivity, multi-OS compatibility and blaclighting. It has launched with an introductory 15% discount, or 20% when bundled with a matching mouse.

Xiaomi has lifted the lid on the POCO C65, its latest mid-range smartphone. Based around a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and a 90 Hz display, the Xiaomi POCO C65 also has a 5,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP primary camera and up to 256 GB of expandable storage, among other features.

The Xiaomi Smart Door Lock 2 is now available to pre-order in China. The device is quieter than other models thanks to its fully automatic lock body, allowing you to push the door to open once unlocked. Other features include a fingerprint scanner, NFC reader, Bluetooth and app controls.

Initially thought to be part of the Ryzen 7000G series, AMD's Phoenix-based desktop APUs are now expected to launch early next year under the Ryzen 8000G series. AMD apparently sent engineering samples of models such as the Ryzen 3 8300G, Ryzen 5 8500G, Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 8700G to select motherboard makers.

The Pixel 8 has now been subjected to DxOMark's usual set of camera analyses. Despite having technically worse cameras than many of its competitors, it still manages to outperform the likes of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with last year's Pixel 7 Pro.

Wellnesys has launched a Kickstarter Crowdfunding campaign for its new YogiFi Smart Ring. You can use the device to track biometrics such as heart rate, blood oxygen level and skin temperature. Plus, an accompanying app provides insights into your health and wellness with guided meditation and breathing exercises.

The release of the GTA VI trailer is linked with the 25th anniversary of Rockstar Games. Industry insiders expect the trailer to be first showcased at The Game Awards event on December 7.

Apple's choice of putting just 8GB of RAM in its entry-level products and even some 'Pro' products has always been met with severe criticism, and now, Apple's VP of worldwide marketing Bob Borchers' recent claims have made things even more controversial.

UGREEN has launched three pastel-colored versions of its new 30W USB-C Nexode Foldable Wall Charger in the US. The gadget uses GaN technology to provide faster charging speeds while remaining compact, with folding pins making it even easier to transport. Plus, the device has built-in protection against overheating and short circuits.

Samsung is likely still a few months away from releasing a Galaxy A24 successor. Nonetheless, the Samsung Galaxy A25 has already been certified for sale in the US, with the FCC revealing a few specifications in the process. Official images of the upcoming mid-range smartphone have now surfaced too.

A new report sheds light on Samsung's upcoming AR/VR goggles codenamed Project Infinite. It will be jointly developed by Samsung, Google and Qualcomm and unveiled sometime in H2 2024.

AOC has released the AGON Gaming U27G3X/BK, a 27-inch IPS monitor with plenty of features aimed at gamers. Not only does the AOC AGON Gaming U27G3X/BK output at 4K and 160 Hz, but it also has low response times, decent colour accuracy and four video inputs.

Honda is showing the SC e: electric motorcycle concept at EICMA 2023, where it has confirmed a production version is on its way to Europe. The new model has two swappable batteries which work with Honda’s mobile battery network. Other features include blue lighting accents and a display between the handlebars.

The ENGWE E26 fat-tire e-bike is on show at EICMA 2023. The new model launched earlier this year, with two versions for the international and EU markets. Features of the more powerful international e-bike include a 750W motor, 87 miles (~140 km) range and a dual suspension system.

IKEA has launched ORMANÄS, a new smart LED strip, already on sale in the Netherlands. The gadget provides dimmable, colored lighting, with app-based or voice controls. The company suggests the device is easy to set up, thanks partly to a sticker on the back, and can be cut down to size.

There's no denying that the Pi 5 is the most powerful Raspberry Pi to date. But the Broadcom BCM2712 SoC has the potential to offer even more with an optimal cooling solution. And that's basically where the recently launched fanless cases from EDATEC step in.

Shuntaro Furukawa, the president of Nintendo, has made some interesting comments in regard to numerous Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. At a recent press conference, the executive managed to deny certain well-known Switch 2 reports while seemingly making sure to use the correct language in his carefully worded dismissals.

TOPTON has started selling the V700 mini PC. It comes with an Intel Core i9-13000H CPU, a processor we've only seen in the mini PCs residing in the high-end budget range. But the TOPTON V700 is currently priced at US$580 on AliExpress.

The long-awaited Nuki Smart Lock 4.0 is reportedly almost ready for launch, as the manufacturer has once again confirmed that the first smart Nuki door lock with Matter support will come onto the market before the end of 2023, i.e. within the next eight weeks.

Rotwild is launching its first e-gravel with eAssist in the R.R275 X. The gravel bike comes with the 250 W TQ HPR50 motor and can provide bursts of 300 W of additional power via the Boost Button on the handlebars.

Via the latest updates for the iPhone and Apple Watch, Apple is finally fixing a number of annoying bugs that have drastically affected battery life and made charging difficult in some cases, including in conjunction with the wireless charging pads in newer BMW vehicles.

The Royal Enfield HIM-E electric adventure bike concept confirms once again that the Indian motorcycle company is aiming at releasing an electric motorcycle in the near future. The styling and equipment closely resemble the updated Himalayan 452, although Royal Enfield has made clever use of the tank area, swapping bare metal for more seat padding.

Gamers will get a free copy of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora with select AMD hardware, which includes CPUs, GPUs and laptops running a combination of both. The promotion expires on December 30 and also applies to some pre-built PCs.

A recently published test drive video on YouTube shows that the brakes, tires and suspension of the Tesla Model 3 Highland are not suitable for the highly demanding Nordschleife in Germany. The electric sedan's new LFP battery, on the other hand, is praised for its sustained performance even at lower states of charge.

Minisforum has launched the UM480XT mini PC. It comes with the same chassis as the UM590, which launched back in October of last year. But instead of Ryzen 9, the new mini PC features a Ryzen 7 CPU, making the system powerful yet highly affordable.

Apple has reportedly halted its development process for future software updates earlier this week to turn its attention to fixing an excess of software bugs that have appeared in early versions of future updates. However, these delays are not expected to affect the company's public release schedule, as Apple plans on lifting the pause later this week.

a program at the University of Kansas claims to be able to reliably unmask 99% of all AI-generated texts. This is huge progress compared to previous attempts to automatically separate artificially created texts from human ones.

Realme has announced that it will "surpass its peers" with an industry-leading spec for its next flagship Android smartphone. The GT5 Pro will have the latest on-trend feature for mobile device displays: an ultra-high brightness touted to boost legibility in any conditions.

In the "Pulsar Seekers" project, anyone can search for pulsars using their own computer and brainpower. However, it is not necessary to have your own spaceship. The findings help to better understand Einstein's theories, including gravitational waves.

MeLE has updated its Overclock mini PC lineup by launching the Overclock4C. Although it has a pocket-sized form factor, the unit is a full-fledged mini PC with Intel N95 and 16 GB of RAM. It’s currently available on Amazon with a listing price of US$270.

The Twinkly Lightwall smart LED backdrop is now on sale in countries worldwide. The gadget is audio-responsive thanks to a music sensor, with custom or preset colored lighting schemes. Controls are provided via Android and iOS apps, and the gadget comes in a suitcase to make it easier to transport.

The AOC AGON Gaming U32G3X/BK is a new mid-sized gaming monitor based around a 4K and 144 Hz panel. AOC has also equipped the monitor with a pair of DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 ports, among other features.

CT scans have revealed the differences between the AirPods Pro 2 and fake alternatives. Not only does Apple include more complex hardware inside its earbuds, but counterfeit manufacturers even place small weights inside their charging cases to fool unaware buyers.

The iQOO 12 and 12 Pro are the latest flagship Android smartphones to launch with Qualcomm's newest premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The two new devices augment its potential for top-end performance with a "self-developed" co-processor rated to make sure frame-rates live up to the extra-fast 144Hz refresh rates of their AMOLED displays. The 12 and 12 Pro also come with new, on-trend triple rear cameras and the same top charging speed as their Xiaomi 14-series rivals.

The Sony A9 III claims the title of the world's first full-frame camera with a global shutter. The 24.6 MP stacked CMOS sensor, along with the BIONZ XR image processor, delivers up to 120 FPS blackout-free shooting, and 4K 120 FPS video is possible without crop.

Elegoo has unveiled the OrangeStorm Giga, an FDM 3D printer with an extra large build volume of 800 x 800 x 1000 mm and the option to use up to 4 print heads simultaneously for multiple copies of a model. Thus, large models no longer need to be broken up into smaller sections for printing. It also features auto bed levelling and a heated print bed. The printer has been launched through a KickStarter campaign.

Xiaomi has not officially presented the Redmi 13C yet. Nonetheless, Amazon US has presented the device in its entirety, including what appears to be its launch pricing.

Apple's latest M3 Max, unveiled at the 'Scary Fast' Mac event, has garnered praise for its commendable performance improvements. However, early benchmark results reveal a less impressive picture for the M3 Pro, which showed only a modest 6% increase in performance over the previous-generation M2 Pro despite significant per-core improvements.

While Tesla promises 'up to 500 miles' of range on a charge for certain versions of its first Cybertruck electric pickup, RAM prepares to one-up it with a gas-powered generator. The new Ram 1500 Ramcharger with 690-mile range is coming next year.

Tesla has removed the Full Self-Driving Beta services from the Model 3 of a buyer who sued it for failure to meet FSD claims. The owner argued that Elon Musk promised many features that never materialized.

Google has started bringing all supported Pixel devices onto its November 2023 update, including the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5. Rolling out as UP1A.231105 and UD1A.231105, the update contains half a dozen bug fixes, including one specific to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

Another unreleased Xiaomi smartphone has turned up online. Seemingly, the company is in the final stages of developing the POCO X6, which should launch simultaneously with the POCO X6 Pro. Currently, the pair are considered to be the Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro under different names, respectively.

Anbernic has confirmed pricing and availability for the RG ARC-D and RG ARC-S, a pair of gaming handhelds that owe their design to the Sega Saturn's original controller. The Anbernic RG ARC series will start at US$69.99 or US$89.99 for its dual OS edition.

The upcoming Veyron V2 CPU coupled with the Imagination Technologies GPU can scale up to 192 cores and, thanks to new RISC-V RVA23 extension support, it is expected to beat AMD's EPYC Bergamo 128-core / 256-thread processors in certain workloads.

The final specifications and pricing for the Kia EV9 in Canada have been announced. Trim levels include the Light RWD, Wind RWD and Land AWD with optional upgrade packages. The differences between each version include increased range, larger tires and exterior design tweaks.

According to a report, Samsung will soon follow Apple and Xiaomi in mass-producing titanium frames for its premier smartphone. Available exclusively on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the titanium frame is rumoured to be slightly lighter than its outgoing aluminium counterpart, although not by much.

Xiaomi has launched a pre-sale event for the Projector Youth Edition 2S in China. The new model can throw images up to 120-in (~305 cm) wide and has up to 500 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features include smart home integration, voice commands and an auto-focus tool.

The Garmin Epix Gen 2 can already be ordered in advance of Black Friday at a record low price of US$519, a considerable 35% discount from the original price and at least $280 below the next competitive price. Hence, this is a rather attractive price-performance ratio for such a high-end smartwatch.