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Viture has unveiled the Viture Pro XR glasses with 120 Hz refresh rate, electrochromic dimming, and Harman tuned sound. The display panels produce up to 4000 nits from a 135” virtual screen. The glasses can connect to popular game consoles and smartphones.

Snapchat aims to bring back the AR lenses to desktop with a Chrome extension, which is now available for a public preview. This extension allows people to use fun AR lenses in video calls, virtual conferences, and more.

Xiaomi has just launched the Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 NE, a new global WiFi mesh system that is suitable for larger home and work environments up to 600 square meters and provides fast and comprehensive coverage with WiFi 6.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring will be launched onto the market this year. Now that Samsung has already confirmed the most important details about the hardware and range of functions, a leaker has revealed information about the price for the first time, which is higher than expected.

Now that Starlink is officially operational in Indonesia, many remote islands will finally get a reliable way to connect with the world. In the meantime, at least one other Asian nation is eyeing an official agreement with SpaceX.

The Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen is on sale for up to 24% off over on Amazon. This brings both sizes (40 mm and 44 mm) within $10 of their all-time lowest prices.

The 55-inch Samsung S90D received its largest price cut thus far and is already 10% off on Amazon, while the larger 65-inch and 77-inch variants of the beautiful Quantum-Dot OLED TV have been discounted by $200 as well.

The new and updated EPA range test usually returns more conservative numbers, as it is closer to real-life driving conditions than before.

Using metals instead of graphite increases the capacity of lithium batteries while reducing costs. This is reflected in the range of electric cars, which could make a leap thanks to new studies.

For the first time, two positively charged holes in a semiconductor transistor acted like qubits, i.e. they also interacted. This could fundamentally simplify the construction of quantum computers and improve their practical usability.

The Garmin Fenix 7 series smartwatch and some, but not all, related models are receiving a new beta update, version 17.22. This is a relatively minor release, resolving a problem with activities. Despite the software only reaching some units automatically, Garmin details how users can manually trigger the installation process.

ASUS has now revealed US pricing and a release date for the first glossy WOLED gaming monitor. Arriving later this month, the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG will rival the UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE that LG has been selling since February.

The 14-inch Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Nvidia RTX 4060 is now at its lowest price ever. By grabbing this deal, you can now get the gaming laptop for $999.99, which is a hefty $480 discount from the regular price tag.

LG Display quietly debuted what appears to be a new 39-inch OLED panel intended for future gaming monitors. Surprisingly, it seems that LG plans to bring META Technology 2.0 to its UltraGear OLED gaming division.

Eyesynth and Sensotec have partnered to present a new smart wearable uniquely designed and equipped for wearers with visual impairments. The new kind of spectacles are touted to guide and inform the user as they move around with AI-generated "intuitive auditory cues". The NIIRA glasses support audio via bone conduction and cameras for 3D perception.

MSI Claw just got another BIOS update, which is promising to offer up to a 30% gaming performance boost. Along with the MSI Center M Update, the company claims that its Intel Meteor Lake gaming handheld can now smoothly run all the top 100 popular Steam games and can even beat the Asus ROG Ally in most titles.

Xiaomi has offered up a new version of its 24-inch gaming monitor. Now sold as the Redmi Display G24, the gaming monitor combines a 1080p resolution with a 180 Hz refresh rate for a budget starting price.

LG has exhibited one of its forthcoming OLED panels that it intends to be used in next-generation gaming monitors. Combining a 1440p resolution and a 480 Hz refresh rate, the panel also supports LG's latest META Technology 2.0 for improved peak brightness compared to conventional WOLED and QD-OLED alternatives.

AI startup Humane Inc. is looking for someone to buy its business roughly a month after its first device, the AI Pin, was roundly panned by reviewers and early adopters. Humane values its company somewhere between $750 million and $1 billion.

ESR is confident in your ability to dunk your iPhone (13 to 15 series) in the pool with impunity - so long as it is wearing the OEM's new Perfect Fit pouch. It is rated to keep the device dry even if it is taken 30 meters (100 feet) underwater. It also has an inflatable mode to maintain access to the touchscreen or simply let the handset float.

Anbernic has not officially unveiled the RG Cube yet. Nonetheless, full specifications for the Anbernic RG Cube have now been detailed, which point towards the gaming handheld being as powerful as the Anbernic RG556 despite being a Powkiddy RGB30 rival.

One-Netbook has provided more details for its next gaming handheld. The ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini will mirror the Lenovo Legion Go with an 8.8-inch and 144 Hz display, albeit with a user replaceable SSD and an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U SSD.

The Buds Air6 ship with premium active noise cancellation (ANC) and other specs worthy of higher-end TWS earbuds, yet have launched at the equivalent of ~$40 in a new market. They are joined by a new, more affordable version of wireless neckbuds with the same level of IP-certified ingress protection and Bluetooth 5.4.

The Philips Hue apps for iOS and Android have been updated to version 5.17.0. The release allows users to create a compact view, giving them more control options on one screen. However, some users have reported that the installation of the new app did not go as expected.

Microsoft's AI upscaling feature, called Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR), will initially be available on Copilot+ AI PCs with Snapdragon X Elite processors only. It will also be available on a very small number of Windows games.

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is currently considered a solid midrange graphics card and its 16 GB of VRAM offer a good purchase argument. We recently evaluated its performance and found that the graphics card still offers a sufficient amount of power for playing even the most current games. We also compared it to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super.

Microsoft is asking for at least $1,499.99 if you want a new Surface Pro with an OLED display. However, Amazon is already providing a cheaper alternative that only changes the M.2 2230 SSD that comes pre-installed.

Realme has now confirmed that India's first Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 (or 7+ Gen 3) smartphone is also its first with a 6,000-nit display. The GT 6T will ship with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, an ultra-large battery with extra-fast charging and Android 14 out of the box, yet starts at about half the price of a Samsung flagship smartphone with the same specs.

The Honor 200 Series smartphones will be available worldwide on 12 June and will feature Honors MagicOS version 8.0 as well as AI-based Portrait Photo Enhancement. The AI Portrait Enhancer has been trained on photos from the famous Harcourt Studio, allowing users to create images in the iconic style of the Parisian photo studio.

Garmin has finally started updating the Venu 2 series to its CIQ System 7 platform. Support for CIQ System 7 arrives via Software Version 19.05, which is now available to download globally.

Garmin has finally acknowledged the existence of ongoing soft-brick issues on Venu Sq 2 and Venu Sq 2 Music smartwatches. Unfortunately, the company has not provided a timeline for releasing a resolution, let alone what has caused the problem in the first place.

Computing pioneer Gordon Bell, a name associated with the development of the PDP and VAX computer systems at Digital Equipment Corporation in the 1960s and 1970s, passed away at 89. In the 1990s, he advised Microsoft and then joined the company full-time, becoming the subject of the MyLifeBits project.

Beelink SER8 made its first entry into the Chinese market late last month. Now, the company has introduced it outside China. The mini PC AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS is now available to purchase at a starting price of $749 on the official store. You can also get the barebone variant from MiniXPC at $499.99.

While DDR6 RAM modules could reach 17.6 or even 21 Gbps speeds with overclocking, LPDDR6 modules used mainly for laptops and mobile devices would only cap out at 14.4 Gbps. Both standards will adopt the CAM2 form-factor, so desktop PC RAM modules would also connect in a parallel orientation to the motherboard.

Roborock has launched a new robot vacuum and mop, the Qrevo S. The model has more suction power than the original Qrevo but arrives at a lower price. Other features of the new robot vacuum include a self-cleaning docking station, automatic mop lifting and obstacle avoidance technology.

At VivaTech 2024, Honor unveiled a new four-level AI architecture, largely developed by Honor itself, which also offers a connection to cloud services, with Google's cloud services being used by default. The new AI features will be integrated into Honor's own version of Android, MagicOS.

It seems Qualcomm will face increasing competition in the Windows space from not only the x86 CPUs like Lunar Lake but also ARM chips from MediaTek and AMD. A new rumor claims that AMD is readying an ARM APU codenamed “Sound Wave” with the intention to claw Microsoft away from Snapdragon.

Anker has launched the SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus and the SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro, now available for pre-order in Germany. Early customers can get 22% off the RRP and a free accessory. The solar energy storage solutions are also available as part of a bundle with solar panels and extra batteries.

The Soundcore A30i by Anker noise cancelling earbuds have been launched at Amazon globally. You can customize the noise cancellation in the accompanying app, offering various modes and levels. Other features include a 3D surround sound tool and Bluetooth 5.4 for Multipoint connection.

A Rivian R1T was recently seen hiding under some camo undergoing cold-weather testing, the purpose of which was unclear at the time. Now, a new report seems to indicate that the electric pickup truck will get a 2025 refresh, with some interesting battery upgrades and downgrades also expected.

Microsoft has made a grand reveal of laptops running on ARM chips. While the company has promised a lot of improvements, the question of how well Windows games run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processors wasn’t quite delved deep into. Well, for those looking for info on it, there’s the website WorksOnWoA.com, which has already 1,481 titles tested.

Modos has announced the pre-launch of its 13.3" e-ink Modos Paper Monitor with 60 Hz refresh rate. The main drawback of slow e-ink displays has been tackled with low-latency technology that enables smooth video playback. A separate Modos Development Kit with open-hardware and open-source software hackability will also be available.

Cluvens' latest Battle Station not only looks menacing with two decorative railguns and tank wheels on a hydraulic motor, the "Zero Gravity" chair is also said to be particularly comfortable and has everything you need for demanding gaming sessions.

Anker's new Soundcore Sleep A20 sleep earbuds have been officially launched onto the market. The earbuds are intended to ensure better sleep with noise suppression and provide sleep tracking.

Blackmagic Design has reduced the list price of the Cinema Camera 6K by more than a third, making the camera with a full-frame HDR sensor, Leica L bayonet and 1,500 nits bright touchscreen more affordable than ever before.

When it comes to reliability, US leaker Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) has been setting the bar for years. In a recent response to an X-user's question about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, he provided a list of Samsung products that can be considered as de facto confirmed. Among them are not only the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro but also three new Galaxy Watch models. Unfortunately, there is no Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra.

Microsoft has claimed its Snapdragon X-powered Surface lineup is over 50% faster than Apple's M3 MacBook Air in a recent briefing attended by The Verge, and also demonstrated battery tests to prove the Surface's efficiency prowess. In both departments, the Surface appears to be taking the lead, but with Apple's single-core leadership and a 4-year head start, there is more to this rivalry than meets the eye.

McLaren has launched its first-ever e-bikes, bringing four models to the market. The electric bicycles are offered with two different motors, with the more powerful variant delivering up to 161 Nm torque. Other features include RockShox suspension, a headlight and an integrated display.

Geekom is offering the powerful Mini IT13 mini PC at an unmissable US$150 / £150 discount. The Mini IT13 is powered by the Core i9-13900H and offers all the bells and whistles expected from a high-end mini PC for multimedia and office. Act fast, upgrade to the Mini IT13, and see your productivity soar.

A tentative Panasonic Lumix S9 leak suggests that the upcoming compact full-frame camera will be almost alarmingly cheap, while an accessory maker on Amazon has accidentally leaked marketing images depicting the Lumix S9 in almost all its glory.