Hands-on photos of the Pixel 8a have appeared online, courtesy of a reliable leaker. Leaking possibly 8 months before the device's release, the photos reveal a departure from the design of Pixel 7a. While relatively thick bezels remain, the Pixel 8a has a more curved look than its predecessor.

A renowned leaker has revealed the first set of official Galaxy Tab S9 FE series images. Likely arriving later this year alongside the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Buds FE, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus retain premium-looking designs with slim display bezels, metal housings and S Pen support.

With the latest round of price slashes for the AMD's X3D processors, the Ryzen 7800X3D gaming king can now be purchased for only US$389 at B&H or Amazon, and those lucky enough to live near a Microcenter store can even find this model at US$379.99.

Xiaomi has revealed the Redmi Note 13 5G in China, where it starts for just CNY 1,099 (~US$151). Equipped with a bright AMOLED display, the Redmi Note 13 5G also has a 108 MP primary camera, a 5,000 mAh battery and a modern MediaTek Dimensity chipset, among other features.

Thanks to the use of a custom-made large language model specifically aimed at voice interaction, the new Alexa AI can carry on even more natural conversations with its users than before. The update allows Amazon's virtual assistant to understand and fulfill more complex questions and requests.

Google Play Console listings have confirmed earlier rumours about the Galaxy S23 FE launching in Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 flavours. Both phones have an FHD+ screen, 8 GB RAM and run Android 13.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 13 Pro in China, its mid-tier offering between the Redmi Note 13 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. The Redmi Note 13 Pro features some of the same hardware as its Pro Plus sibling but in a cheaper overall package that also houses Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset.

Guaranteed to receive software updates for half a decade, the Google Pixel 7 Pro has been around for less than a year but is already available for consistent discounts of almost 30%. The 256 GB variant is down to the lowest price in 30 days thanks to a 25% discount, the 128 GB version drops by 28%, and the 512 GB model is 23% off.

The newly launched Instax Pal is a tiny, palm-sized camera without screen or viewfinder, and a playful design aimed at younger customers. It’s also the first all-digital Instax camera, and must be paired with an Instax printer to actually get prints. A mobile app allows editing photos before printing. The Instax Pal will come bundled with the mini Link 2 printer for US$200 in late October.

At a volume of only 2.65 liters, the Zotac ZBOX QRP7N3500 mini workstation crams an impressive amount of hardware and connectivity. It includes a 13th-gen Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU and an NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU with support for four simultaneous display outputs.

Lenovo's new budget ThinkPads E14 & E16 are available with improved optional screens, which left a good impression during our reviews. The keyboards on the other hand are worse compared to previous models.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, the premier model in its new Redmi Note 13 series. Featuring plenty of changes from last year's model, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus has a curved display, IP68 certification and 120 W fast charging capabilities, all for CNY 1,899 (~US$261) in China.

iFixit called the iPhone 14 a 'design triumph' last year, with the repair experts marvelling at Apple's decision to make its smartphone more repairable than those that went before it. However, the numerous software locks that exist have made the iPhone 14 almost impossible to repair without Apple's approval.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro has leaked again ahead of its release on September 25. This time, leakers have shared over a dozen official marketing images in which the Mini 4 Pro can be seen from most angles. The same leak has highlighted that DJI's next compact drone will ship with a smaller battery in the EU and UK to keep within their 249 g drone rules.

The Core series gets a new 16-inch model powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 7840HS and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 or 4060, This model combines mid-range features as well as premium ones like Cherry MX switches, a 99 Wh battery, liquid metal thermal compound for the processor and the dGPU, plus up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM.

The Redmi Projector 2 and the Redmi Projector 2 Pro are now on sale in China. The gadgets are brighter than the original models, with the Pro offering up to 300 CVIA lumens brightness. Other features include built-in speakers, voice commands, automatic focus and screen alignment tools.

Early renders for the Samsung Galaxy A15 have surfaced online before the device's official release. Sporting a new frame, Samsung's decision to meld the design languages of its Galaxy A and Galaxy S series suggests that the Galaxy A15 could resemble next year's Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus too.

Neuralink has announced that it is accepting applications from quadriplegic candidates for the company’s first-in-human clinical trials. The trials will see the company implant the N1 brain-computer interface device in the brain of selected candidates using Neuralink’s R1 robot to record movement intentions and transmit them to an external device.

The Hisense Laser TV L5K is now on sale in China. The company claims that the 110-in 4K gadget is a world first, with a Laser Engine LPU for up to 380 nits brightness. Other features include an integrated 100W Harman Kardon speaker system, Android 9.0 and a 1TB hard drive for storage.

ONYX is finally selling the BOOX Palma freely, a 159 x 80 x 8 mm and 170 g E-reader with a 6.13-inch display. Available in black or white finishes, the ONYX BOOX Palma can access the Google Play Store through Android 11, which it supports with an octa-core Qualcomm chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage.

Zotac has presented the ZBOX Edge MI648 and ZBOX Edge MI668, two new mini-PCs that are a mere 28.5 mm thick. Despite this, Zotac has still included nearly a dozen ports and the Intel Core i5-1340P or Core i7-1360P, depending on the model chosen.

Casiris has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its H6 4K projector. The company has already reached its funding target with over 50 backers at the time of writing. The new model has up to 3,000 ANSI lumens brightness from an RGB triple laser light source and an ultra-short throw ratio of 0.25:1.

Wanbo has launched the Mozart 1 smart projector globally at Banggood. The 1080p device can throw images up to 120-in (~305 cm) wide with up to 900 ANSI lumens brightness from its LED light source. Other features include autofocus, a built-in speaker system and the Android 9.0 TV OS.

Amazon just unveiled the third generation Echo Show 8 at its launch event yesterday. The smart speaker now features spatial immersive audio and room adaptation, and its 8” screen features proximity-based Adaptive Content for maximum legibility. It can now connect with Zigbee, Sidewalk, Thread, Bluetooth, and Matter compatible devices. The new Echo Show can be pre-ordered for US$150 and will begin shipping on October 25.

The GIGABYTE AORUS 15 is an affordable mid-range gaming machine with decent internals, a high-refresh-rate display, and long battery life. The laptop is currently on sale at Best Buy for a decent US$150 discount. The newly reduced rate makes the already good notebook even better.

Fisker's Personal Electric Automotive Revolution (PEAR) is pitched as the ultimate electric urban car, thanks to its compact size, ample interior space, and a number of quirks that maximise interior comfort in a compact package. This pragmatic approach seems at odds with an interior that has but a handful of buttons.

The 9.1.4-channel soundbar is from Samsung's 2023 model year and features a total of 17 speakers, which should provide an immersive audio experience thanks to support for DTS:X and wireless Dolby Atmos, which is particularly convenient for owners of a compatible Samsung TV.

Black Shark - which started out as Xiaomi's gaming smartphone division - has heralded its "new gaming era" with the Green Ghost controller. It boasts ALPS joysticks for enhanced "durability" and "2,000-level accuracy". It has been joined by a new smartwatch, open-ear earbuds and a new MagCooler 3 Pro in the brand's updated web-store.

Topic chassis: Lenovo has mostly used various types of plastic for ThinkPads. This saves money, but the ThinkPad X13 Yoga G4 shows that magnesium would be the better choice.

EE has announced plans to bring Wi-Fi 7 routers powered by Qualcomm to the UK market soon. The carrier asserts that its residential broadband customers will be among the first on Earth to access such potential speeds thanks to the new devices. The partners are also confident that the upgrade will improve the service in general.

Alongside an early production Cybertruck, Tesla added sweepstakes for the Model 3 Performance to the referral program. An entry costs 1,000 credits, and the winner will be decided on October 6, 2023.

A reliable leaker has revealed what appears to be full European pricing for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. Allegedly starting at €529, the series is said to be available for up to €899 as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus with 256 GB of storage and 5G connectivity.

It appears that OnePlus is finally ready to officially launch its first foldable smartphone. First teased in July, a well-known leaker has now exclusively revealed the global launch date of the OnePlus Open. Meanwhile, a first look at its Oppo counterpart's retail packaging has emerged online too.

Early evidence of what appears to be the Redmi K70 Pro has turned up on Geekbench. Benchmarked as Xiaomi 23117RK66C, the device features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 16 GB of RAM and is being actively developed running Android 14.

Qualcomm has announced that it will partner the US broadband company Charter to deliver a new router for the latter's Spectrum Advanced WiFi service. It is rated to deliver 10 gigabit per second (Gb/s) wired speeds as well as Wi-Fi 7 to the customers that upgrade to it, while still supporting features such as the My Spectrum App and Security Shield.

As part of Volvo's move to electrification, the Swedish car company will cease production of its diesel-powered engines in early 2024. The brand's stated goal is an entirely electric line-up by 2030.

It should now be possible to more closely analyse your sleep quality when using a Garmin smartwatch and an iPhone or iPad. As of Garmin Connect v4.71, iOS and iPadOS will be able to access sleep stage data, not just sleep duration.

Qualcomm asserts that it will unlock next-gen broadband speeds with its new 10G Fiber Platform. It is designed to become the basis of next-gen service access devices capable of using 10 gigabit (10Gb) cables to unleash Wi-Fi 7 speeds within the home. It also features Qualcomm's Service Defined Wi-Fi technology, a feature touted to make the gateway in question as custom as possible.

The Fitbit Charge 5 has had a good run so far, with the fitness tracker recently reaching its second anniversary. Seemingly, Fitbit has started teasing a follow-up, which is expected to launch on September 28 as the Fitbit Charge 6.

New photos of the DJI Mini 4 Pro and its first-party accessories have surfaced online before the drone's release. Arriving next week, the DJI Mini 4 Pro is rumoured to start at €799 but will rise to €1,129 as part of a Fly More Combo package.

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Watch6 Classic PXG Edition, the fourth special edition version of the Galaxy Watch6 series. The PXG Edition is available in 43 mm and 47 mm variants, but only in South Korea for now.

Google has already confirmed its plan to release the Pixel Watch 2 in a few weeks. In the meantime, a new report alleges that the smartwatch has a skin temperature sensor, a new EDA sensor and various features from the Fitbit ecosystem.

The Poco F5 impressed us in our test thanks to its great total package. Its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers awesome performance for a phone below US$500 and great efficiency. The Poco F5 only really features one weakness for a mid-range phone.

While the Hungarian ground vehicles and helicopters join the Italian tech trees, bluewater naval battles get rank VI ships, War Thunder's "Sons of Attila" update also comes with new military hardware for most nations in the game. The game receives multiple visual improvements, a new map, and more.

Tesla's innovative gigacasting production method allows it to churn out a new model in 18 months, twice shorter than the industry average. Toyota just unveiled its own take on EV production that may allow it to catch up with Tesla.

Panther Lake is expected to enter production in Q1 2024, and Lunar Lake will most likely launch in Q4 2024 as the successor of Meteor Lake, while Arrow Lake will bring the Core Ultra series to desktops with the new LGA-1851 socket. Future models coming after Meteor Lake should also integrate Intel's own take on 3D-stacked cache to better compete with AMD's X3D processors that currently reign supreme when it comes to gaming.

The Teclast P85T is an 8-inch tablet powered by an Allwinner A523 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and a 5,000 mAh battery. Available for US$79.99, the Teclast P85T ships with Android 13 and can be purchased with a first-party folio case.