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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.

The 65-inch Hisense 65U8K with a 4K resolution, Mini-LED backlight, a 144 Hz max refresh rate, and 1500 nits of advertised brightness has dropped to an all-time low rate on Amazon. The TV comes highly-rated and features a VA panel with great contrast, black uniformity, and HDR performance alongside solid out-of-the-box calibration and reflection handling. Finally, there is Google Smart TV on board as well as support for Apple Airplay.

Chinese manufacturer CWWK has started selling two super compact mini PCs: CWWK Mini M1 and CWWK Superfan M1. Although they are tiny in size, each packs powerful specs and offers a lot of functionality.

Neco has launched the E-Pop scooter in the EU. The electric model has a 1,200W motor, meaning European customers need the appropriate license or equivalent to operate the vehicle. Other features include hydraulic suspension at the front and rear, fat tires and a luggage rack.

Apple has developed an outstanding smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro while introducing a few new features. In this summary, we present our test results for your consideration.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have been started by a Chilean online retailer known as GSMPRO. Despite Nintendo not having offered a single confirmed detail about the Switch successor, including its name, the Spanish-language reservation page for the Switch 2 still manages to post a price tag and a lengthy description made up of rumors and leaks.

Although the more affordable large iPhone is able to deliver some results in our test that are to a large extent convincing, it also reveals some deficits that might turn into show stoppers for some interested buyers. So should you rather get the predecessor or Pro version instead?

Nomad is launching new cases for iPad Pro and iPad Air made from high-quality leather, namely the Leather Folio and Leather Folio Plus. In addition to a kickstand for easy tablet setup, the Plus version offers a magnetic holder for the Apple Pencil.

Numerous Apple Watch users have been complaining about a drastically shorter battery life since the update to watchOS 10.1. In some cases, the smartwatch's battery is drained after just a few hours and new problems with charging have arisen. Apple is attempting to remedy this with an update.

Available since early January 2023 and carrying a US$899.99 list price tag, the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming OC 12G video card is now down by US$100 thanks to a discount of 11%. Its highlights include the Windforce triple fan cooling system, RGB Fusion lighting, dual BIOS, and more.

The powerful flagship soundbar's most recognizable feature are the truly wireless satellite speakers with 10 hours of battery life. Thanks to a massive sale discount at the manufacturer's official online store, the JBL Bar 9.1 can now be ordered for less than half its official list price.

The upcoming Polestar 5 electric four-door GT car will use SK On's 56 cm NMC cells. The South Korean battery maker claims these cells offer high energy density and meet high safety standards, particularly for thermal protections. The Polestar 5 EV boasts 884 hp and 900 Nm of torque from a dual-motor AWD setup.

Tesla seems to be going for a '50 Shades of Grey' award as the new Stealth Grey color has been snapped next to the old Midnight Silver. It is as multicoat and chameleonic in nature as Elon Musk promised last year when teasing new Tesla color options.

Vivo has revealed that its upcoming third-gen Watch will have a lot in common with the Pixel Watch 2 ahead of its launch. Those similarities are mostly appearance and hardware-based, although its software will not be WearOS-based. Instead, the OEM has developed a new in-house UI with a strong focus on AI.

While the 16 GB/1 TB model retails for US$1,624.72, the Apple MacBook Air M2 2023 variants with 8 GB and 256/512 GB are discounted by no less than US$250 each. After applying the discounts, the 256 GB model goes for US$1,049 while its 512 GB sibling carries the US$1,249 price tag.

A fresh round of MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Geekbench scores have emerged online alongside the Vivo X100 Pro. In some runs, the SoC manages a multi-core score of 7,900, putting it ahead of all of its competitors.

Oukitel is running an open sale for the WP30 Pro smartphone and the OT5 tablet from November 11 to November 17 with enticing discounts in the offing. The WP30 Pro, features a 2.4K display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 5G, and a 11,000 mAh battery will be available for just US$299.99. The OT5 tablet with a large 12-inch 2K display, a quad-speaker array, and MediaTek Helio G99 chip also gets heavily discounted to just US$179.99.

A leaked letter from Kia has revealed that the company is asking US dealerships to sell the new EV9 electric SUV at its MSRP. Customers can already reserve the model, with the first deliveries in early 2024 and prices starting at US$54,900. Several trim options are available, up to the GT-Line e-AWD, priced at US$73,900.

A new Sony A9 III rumour suggests that the upcoming full-frame camera will debut a new sensor with global shutter when it launches. Global shutter would completely eliminate rolling shutter, but may come at the expense of burst speeds or video frame rates. The Sony A9 III is expected to launch on November 7 at a special event Sony has planned in Japan.

The Anker SOLIX F2600 Portable Power Station is now available at Amazon US, with early customers offered a discount of US$300. The device follows the F2000, with increased battery capacity and more powerful AC outlets. Plus, the power bank has an integrated handle, built-in light and app-based controls.

Apple has confirmed to The Verge that the company has no intention of launching an Apple Silicon-based 27-inch iMac, upsetting fans who have been holding out for it. However, no comment was made on the possibility of a 32-inch iMac Pro, which has been rumored several times by reliable analysts.

In a surprising twist, Huawei is now said to have applied its experience in making its own mobile processors to the production of equally custom, in-house CMOS sensors for its smartphone's cameras. Then again, these reports are based on a rumor that the OEM is out of the camera components it normally sources from dedicated imaging tech company Sony.

Anker has launched its SOLIX F1500 Portable Power Station at Amazon in the US. The new model follows the SOLIX F1200, with a greater battery capacity, higher output power and improved solar charging. Other features include app-based controls, a power-saving mode and integrated light.

An agreement signed between Stellantis and the UAW confirms that by 2028, the Jeep Wrangler will only be offered with all-electric and mild hybrid drivetrains. The PHEV Wrangler 4xe will receive an update in 2025, and Jeep will ditch the ICE and PHEV drivetrains by 2028, when it introduces the all-electric version alongside a range extender hybrid.

GMK has updated its NucBox lineup with the NucBox M2 mini PC. It features an Intel Core i7-11390H CPU, which might be a little dated now but is still capable of modern workloads. The other specs of the unit are great too.

PELADN has officially unveiled the HI-3 mini PC. Featuring an Intel Core i5-11300H CPU, it’s a compact device that packs a punch. This mini PC will be available from November 8th with a price tag of CNY2599, approximately US$356.

The popular mobile device accessory company PopSockets has announced that buyers can now design their own finish for selects products using AI. The Customizer is touted to help its users translate their passions into a new PopSockets grip or case, and enter a contest to win up to US$100,000 throughout the rest of 2023 in the process.

The image processing solution company Pixelworks has partnered with MediaTek to bring "significantly" enhanced picture output to the Dimensity 9300 processor. The custom tweaks are rated to bring increased color-accuracy and smoother animations to smartphones powered by the new flagship-grade SoC. Pixelworks is confident that they should result in improved content-consumption experiences and gaming on the upcoming devices.

Anker has launched the Solix C1000 Portable Power Station - 1056Wh | 1800W in Europe. Customers in the UK and the EU can now purchase the gadget with a discount code, reducing the price by £250/€300. The power bank features four AC outputs alongside 100W and 30W USB-C ports.

Avnos, a Californian company, is developing a device that separates both CO₂ and water from thin air. This pioneering technology aims to tackle climate change and alleviate drought in some parts of the world. Avnos has secured $92 million in funding to date.

Nvidia will unveil three new graphics cards at CES 2024, namely the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, RTX 4070 Super and RTX 4080 Super.

After launching its new Android skin, HyperOS, weeks ago alongside the Xiaomi 14 series in China, information has now surfaced online pertaining to Xiaomi's plans for the global rollout of its new software, with nine of its premium smartphones set to lead the way.

MediaTek has taken wraps of its much-vaunted Dimensity 9300 SoC today. The Dimensity 9300 distinguishes itself from the competition by opting for an all-performance core design that includes four Cortex-X4 cores. MediaTek claims massive performance and power efficiency gains along with the significantly powerful Immortalis-G720 12-core GPU and APU 790 that enables on-device generative AI.

The LG ProBeam BU53RG 4K short throw laser projector is now on sale in countries around the world. The gadget has been designed for businesses, with up to 5,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features of the new model include built-in 5W speakers, webOS 6.0 Signage and a screen-sharing tool.

McLEAR has launched two new colors for its RingPay 2 contactless payment wearable. You can now buy the ring in Silver and Stealth (Matte Black), with the same design as the black and white versions of the RingPay 2. Features of the smart ring include cashback rewards and app-based controls.

With a top price of US$608.99, reached on August 1, 2023, the Google Pixel 6 with 128 GB is now down to an all-time low of US$$359.84. The previous bottom price was US$399, recorded by Camelcamelcamel on January 26, 2023. The current figure is the result of a 40% discount applied to Amazon's US$599 list price.

CLOMP has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its muscle oxygen saturation tracking wearable. The device, worn on the leg, can help runners track muscle fatigue. You can use these insights to track performance with customized workout regimes provided in an accompanying app.

Geekom is offering the A 5 mini PC at an effective discounted price of US$328 down from its original retail price of US$450. The Geekom A 5 is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H for seamless multitasking and boosted productivity. The A 5's potent combination of power and pleasing aesthetics is something that only few other devices in its class can boast of.

Nubia has announced an interesting accessory kit for the Z50S Pro, which includes a protective case with a filter thread and a somewhat interesting MagSafe version as well as two filters that are primarily intended for landscape shots at night.

Over a year ago, consumer rights activist Justin Gutmann filed a lawsuit against Apple concerning the alleged throttling of iPhones which occurred in 2017. Last week, Apple failed to stop the case from going to trial. If the Cupertino giant loses, the fine could go up to US$1.9 billion plus interest.

Years after the Samsung SSD T5 was replaced by the faster T7 and T9, Samsung is reviving the slower model and combining it with a more robust case, through which the external USB-C SSD is intended to achieve an interesting price-performance ratio.

Compared to the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Xiaomi 14 Pro has a comparatively large number of upgrades, but also a controversial downgrade, which is why a camera comparison with its predecessors is particularly important. Moreover, Xiaomi's current Leica camera flagship has been compared to Apple's first periscope zoom phone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Just a few days after the launch of the Retro Edition of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, a leak has revealed the next special edition of the foldable, which has an even more radical, eye-catching design and appears to be accompanied by a stylish leather case.

The so-called PlayStation 5 Slim has appeared in a couple of new teardown videos by major YouTube content creators. While there were differing opinions in regard to the PS5 Slim’s size, both sources noted that there were no obvious changes to be found with the SoC and power consumption in comparison with the original PS5. Modular benefits do seem to be on the horizon, though.

In the coming year, Apple's iPad lineup, including the standard iPad, iPad Pro, Mini, and Air, are all set to receive substantial updates, as per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Anticipation surrounds the future iPad Pro models, which are expected to debut with the M3 chip and OLED displays in 11 and 13-inch sizes.

Grok has been unveiled as the world's latest chatbot by xAI. The start-up asserts that its new AI-powered tool can outdo GPT in terms of both academic performance and real-world search results. It is also backed to stand out with an ability to "answer questions with a bit of wit" and what the Elon Musk-linked company calls "a rebellious streak".

Tesla has all the permits for its Gigafactory in Mexico now, but it would be delaying the production of its rumored US$25,000 Model 2 there in favor of the Austin, TX factory. Another Model 2 Gigafactory could serve the European market.

Although Beelink has already unveiled a successor, the SER5 MAX is still a great purchase. It comes with Ryzen 7 5800H, packs 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and can be found with 512 GB and 1 TB of storage. And with this 25% deal, you can make this powerful mini PC yours for just US$299.

Xiaomi has made more progress toward the mass production of its long-awaited first-gen car, according to the latest leaks. The vehicle itself has also allegedly surfaced in a new in-the-wild leak - or, to be more accurate, part of it has. The major component's new photos purport to confirm which Tesla the first-gen Xiaomi car will most resemble.

The newest version of Microsoft's versatile 13-inch tablet also sports a 120Hz QHD touchscreen and a 256GB SSD. Thanks to a noteworthy bundle deal that includes the official Type Cover keyboard, the Surface Pro 9 can now be ordered for US$540 off the regular price.