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Peak oil may arrive early because of the electric vehicle revolution in big consumers like China or the US.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) with a Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU and an RTX 4060 laptop GPU is currently down to its lowest price ever. As evident from a 4.6-star user rating and a 93% review score from us, the Zephyrus G14 is one of the best Windows machines available on the market and the discounted price further adds to the value proposition on offer.

MagSafe is reportedly undergoing fundamental revisions on the iPhone 16 for the first time since the magnetic accessory connector was introduced on the iPhone 12. Meanwhile, the long-awaited iPhone with a smaller punch-hole appears to have been delayed once again, as Face ID will not be installed under the panel next year either.

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra foldable smartphone can be seen in photos for the first time, revealing a large secondary display, dual camera and a new dark blue back. The competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will soon be launched on the market in at least three colors and with 512 GB of storage.

High-end RTX 50 laptop GPUs like the RTX 5080 and the RTX 5070/RTX 5070 Ti are finally getting a VRAM increase according to the latest leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead. With the memory and bus-width bump in place, the RTX 5080 will match the RTX 5090.

A new leak has now revealed key details of OPPO's upcoming tablet, the OPPO Pad 3. Coincidentally, the Pad 3 is expected to be rebadged as the OnePlus Pad 2, just like the first-gen OnePlus Pad was a rebranded OPPO Pad 2.

An entry-level Vivo X100 Ultra variant will reportedly cost RMB 6,699 ($928) at launch. On the other hand the Vivo X100s and Vivo X100s Pro will be a tad more affordable. The trio is slated to debut on May 14 in China.

The Intel Arc Battlemage with the Xe2 architecture is scheduled to come out later this year for both laptops with the Xe2-LPG iGPU inside Lunar Lake APUs and desktops with the Xe2-HPG. However, a new rumor suggests that Intel might have delayed or even outright canceled the Battlemage products.

Samsung has announced its first-ever 3 nm SoC for smartphones has taped out. It leveraged Synopsys' software suite, resulting in more power efficiency and higher clocks. The chip in question is likely the Exynos 2500, which will power the Galaxy S25 series next year.

A new, external enclosure for high-performance SSDs can accommodate two flash storage devices and run them in a RAID configuration. The model is said to be quite robust and can be configured and used without the corresponding software.

Nvidia has added new vision, speech, and language capabilities to ChatRTX, a free, local AI chatbot that runs on PCs with Nvidia RTX 30 or 40 series graphics cards. Information analyzed by ChatRTX is not sent online and is kept private.

The Radxa Rock 5 ITX is a new single-board computer with decent specs. The system complies with the standard for ITX mainboards and can be used with a standard case.

Garmin recently rolled out a new version of the Connect app, which was intended to offer a better overview and more configuration options, but has not been met with enthusiasm by all users. Unofficially, the old version of the software can still be used, but it is unclear for how long.

At a recent press event, the US Air Force presented its progress in the development of AI-controlled aircraft. The technology is already capable of beating some experienced fighter pilots. In the future, the plan is to build a squadron of more than 1000 aircraft.

The Black Shark GS3 is a new and robust smartwatch from the Xiaomi ecosystem. It comes with powerful features and can also be used while swimming. The GNSS module supports various navigation systems.

Microsoft has rolled out passkeys support to consumer accounts, joining an effort by major companies including Apple and Google to eliminate password use. The login method utilizes face, fingerprint, or pin authentication, typically on a smartphone, to authenticate logins. This also introduces potential problems and annoyances.

The 2023 HP Omen 16 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage has received a massive $500 discount. With this deal in place, you can score it for just $1,099.99, which is a great price for a gaming laptop with such specs.

Acemagic has unveiled the Starship M2A mini PC, which the company claims to be the first of its kind. Touted to be a “AAA” gaming system, it comes with a rather unique-looking chassis that features two wings, four cooling fans, and a dedicated display that offers real-time information on the CPU and GPU.

Redmi K40, also sold internationally as the Poco F3, launched as an affordable flagship Android phone in 2021. Given how popular the smartphone got, it's still likely in the hands of many. The good news is that it just got the stable Xiaomi HyperOS update. But there's a catch: it's based on Android 13.

CATL is moving towards battery technology licensing to help automakers with local production, and is now in talks with a dozen of them. Ford's LFP battery factory is now in the most advanced stage.

It doesn't always have to be a deliberate lie. In the "Bad News" game, you can use your own techniques to manipulate followers and generate clicks. The learning effect is surprisingly high.

The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo is backed to deliver seamless multi-color 3D-printed models. It will be released in early May 2024 with a reduced price and freebies valued at over $180 for early-bird buyers. They include a sample of the brand's new and exclusive PANTONE-validated filaments.

SpaceX just unveiled its new space suit for Extravehicular Activity that could be scaled up for Moon and Mars missions.

The lightweight, compact XMG Fusion 15 doesn't come with a conventional screen size: Instead of a 16-inch or 15.6-inch screen, it uses a 15.3-inch panel (2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 240 Hz) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. A Core i9 processor, RTX 4070, Thunderbolt 4 and very good runtimes round out its total package.

The GT Neo6 is projected to debut as a new Realme Android smartphone with one of the newest Qualcomm processors around. Now, it is also tipped to pair its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with charging of a higher wattage than any of its new rivals, the Redmi Turbo 3 included. The Neo6 may also have an "ultra-large" battery to go with its potential advantage.

The Moto G85 5G has been outed as the next alleged Motorola smartphone for the Indian and European markets - even though its predecessor has been on the market for much less than a year. Nevertheless, there are early signs that it will be replaced by a device capable of delivering some of the same core specs for roughly the same amount of money.

One of the first sets of Vivo X100 Ultra camera samples is here. Jia Jingdong, the company's Vice President, has shared them through Weibo, and these samples showcase impressive camera capabilities, especially on the telephoto end. We also get some confirmed details on the hardware of the upcoming Android flagship through the post.

V Scooper, a reputable gaming insider known for offering early scoops in the entertainment industry, claims that the next Tomb Raider game will be fully open world. It is said to take place in India and will feature "vast sceneries" and free use of different "traversal methods," enabling Lara to navigate "unrestrictedly" across a "big map."

The CEO of Pro Network Entities trafficking counterfeit Cisco networking equipment into America has been sentenced to merely 78 months in prison. Despite supplying hundreds of millions of dollars of fake, potentially compromised Cisco equipment that were installed at US military bases, government sites, hospitals, and schools across America, the CEO was sentenced to merely 78 months in prison.

The LG 21HQ613D is a new 21.3-inch IPS monitor designed for medical use (specifically, mammography). The product delivers a resolution of 2048 x 2560 pixels, corresponding to an aspect ratio of 4:5, and it is capable of adjusting its brightness automatically. The FDA-approved monitor gets the video signal via DisplayPort or DVI and should become available for purchase in the USA soon.

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is enjoying a limited time discount on Amazon, making the last-gen flagship Android phone drop by $496.84. It’s the 256 GB Snow variant, and you can currently grab it for just $502.16.

The lead Cybertruck engineer shares some insider knowledge how the Cybertruck's frunk decides how much force to apply when closing.

Apple now makes AirPods that do not need a Lightning port to charge; however, the company seems in no hurry to do the same with its (even more expensive) flagship wireless headphones. However, as a popular device repair YouTuber has demonstrated, it is possible for a user to end the frustration and make their AirPods Max into USB-C devices with a kit that is available to buy online.

A new leak from Weibo says smartphones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could debut in mid-October. These will likely be the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, as the company is often the first to debut new Qualcomm silicon.

The Moondrop MIAD 01 is one of the most distinctive Android devices of 2024 thus far. It has a 4.4mm headphone jack to go with the more conventional 3.5mm type. Furthermore, it seems it might be as appealing to teardown enthusiasts as well as audiophiles, and may, therefore, also be easier to repair than most modern smartphones.

The unofficial Star Wars holiday on May 4, which is eagerly awaited by fans every year, is also being celebrated by Apple this year with a thoroughly successful promo video for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, whose Precision Finding feature is perhaps not yet known to everyone.

A rumour says Baldur's Gate 3 will be the next AAA game to launch on Apple devices. It may debut on iPadOS and likely iOS sometime in early 2025.

Sennheiser's latest offers on products such as its flagship Momentum 4 wireless headphones or Ambeo-series soundbars beat those of Amazon, albeit for one day only. The premium brand's latest 25% off deals are only available for one day: today, May the Fourth 2024.

Hisense is offering new televisions that are flat and especially designed for wall mounting. Art can be displayed, making it a direct alternative to The Frame televisions from Samsung.

A dataminer has found a reference to 240 Hz support in the latest version of the Switch engine. Whether the Switch will be technically capable of this is questionable. However, this compatibility could give the Switch successor a 40FPS/120 Hz mode.

Powered by CNG (compressed natural gas), Bajaj Auto's new motorcycle is designed to offer a more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to petrol and diesel motorcycles, countering the rising price of fuel.

Tesla will be introducing a pay-to-unlock range scheme to give Model Y owners the option to cover up to 60 more miles on a charge with their current vehicle.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II has relatively modest requirements for its PC version. You can get away with a four-generation-old CPU and a three-generation-old GPU and still play the game at 1080p.

A new rumour says that Samsung plans to develop in-house GPUs soon. It may debut as early as 2026 alongside the Exynos 2600.

Microsoft has released a beta version of its Edge browser with a hard RAM limiter. This setting allows users to set the exact amount of RAM that Edge is allowed to use, helping reduce performance problems when multitasking heavily especially during gaming.

Based on recent leaks, Fujifilm seems to be replacing the drive dial on the X-T50 compact entry-level camera with a customisable film simulation dial. While this seems to have stirred up some ire online, it seems to be a way to differentiate the X-T50 from the likes of the X-S20 without hurting sales of either.

Volkswagen has announced that the Pro S version of the ID.3 electric car can get from 0 to 62 miles per hour (mph) thanks to a more powerful motor. It also has some of the marque's latest infotainment and UI features, and can also charge faster with battery pre-conditioning. It can also be configured with a Harman Kardon sound system.

Rumors of a successor for the U23 Pro have intensified with the discovery of a new HTC mobile device on one of Google's databases. The device seems to have made a potentially significant switch in terms of display type that may or may not work out for it. Then again, the Android smartphone's might have an edge over its rivals in terms of audio features.

A DIY hardware modder known as YesItsKira has modded the Asus ROG Ally and converted it into a Nintendo 3DS-like gaming handheld. The secondary DIY screen even closes like a clam, just like the classic console.

F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo was recently spotted with what appears to be an unreleased model of Apple’s iconic Beats Pill portable speaker, sparking rumours that the portable speaker lineup – discontinued since January 2022 – could see a revival soon. Two weeks ago, NBA player LeBron James was also seen with the same speaker.