The CPU performance increase over last year's Phoenix models is barely noticeable as revealed by GPD's CPU-Z tests. However, the update seems to be focusing on the AI capabilities, with 40% improved NPU power and a base spec of at least 32 GB of RAM as per Microsoft's new AI requirements.

CEO Pat Gelsinger revealed that the Magdeburg fab that is currently under construction in Germany will be the company's first fab to produce sub-18A chips for Intel as well as IFS customers. This fab could come online in 2026.

A reliable leaker has unveiled the launch window for the OnePlus Watch 2. The same leaker has reiterated that the OnePlus Watch 2 will be the company's first running Wear OS, unlike the current OnePlus Watch.

Tesla's adaptive headlights mode allows turning a select amount of pixels off in order to achieve a less blinding experience while passing other traffic participants. This coveted high beam feature is now rolling out to the Model 3 Highland.

Samsung has now detailed the countless AI features that it plans to begin shipping next with the Galaxy S24 series under its 'Galaxy AI' banner in a new set of videos. Functionality with dedicated videos includes Live Translate, as well as Chat Assist, Note Assist, Transcript Assist and Circle to Search.

The MIG Switch, the first flash card for the Nintendo Switch, is now available for pre-order. The functionality of the card is already described in detail in an extensive video - according to that, the system works quite smoothly even with patched Switches and the latest firmware.

At the start of sales in the USA, Apple finally confirmed the full specifications of the Vision Pro. The iPhone manufacturer still had a few surprises in store, such as the option for memory upgrades or the details of the built-in processor.

Decathlon has discounted its Rockrider E-EXPL 500 S, offering €200 off in some EU countries. The 8-speed model features a 50Nm Brose motor, up to 100 km (~62 miles) range and a full suspension system with SUNTOUR and X-FUSION parts. The deal is available for all four model sizes, which come in Zinc Gray.

DermaSensor has announced FDA clearance for its skin cancer detection device targeting use by primary care physicians. AI reflected-light analysis improves detection rates so even primary care physicians can more accurately diagnose skin cancers.

The supply-constrained Fujifilm X100V has been discontinued at several Japanese retailers, hinting at the approaching arrival of the X100VI, which is rumoured to arrive at an X Summit event on February 20 and sport a new 40 MP sensor and processor

Tesla cynics issued a resounding “I told you so,” to Cybertruck owners after the electric pickup truck's owner's manual appeared online in its entirety and revealed hefty cleaning requirements to keep the stainless steel blemish-free.

Just a day after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, camera samples from the ultra-premium Android smartphone are popping up. Some comparisons with the previous generation as well as the iPhone 15 Pro are far less flattering than Samsung might hope.

Sales of desktops, workstations and notebooks in the Christmas quarter of 2023 fell to an all-time low. Around 67 million PCs were shipped worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Amazon's AI and voice assistant Alexa is still in financial difficulties. As leaked information from internal Amazon documents suggests, Amazon is revamping its Alexa voice assistant into super Alexa, while Alexa Plus is set to launch as a new, paid subscription later this year.

Last year, Asus supposedly discontinued the Zenfone series and shifted staff towards its ROG segment, as media reports claimed in 2023, but what has now surfaced at a certification authority does not fit into this picture at all. Apparently, Asus is planning an Ultra Zenfone phone for 2024.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra are designed to impress users with a variety of new AI features, which can only be used free of charge at the beginning, as Samsung now indicates in the small print.

CheckMag The Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and its Arc iGPU in the MSI Claw A1M are set to break AMD's apparent monopoly on gaming handhelds, but hall-effect joysticks and a Thunderbolt 4 port are also strengths that cannot be ignored with this potential Steam Deck killer.

CheckMag CES consistently serves as a showcase for the latest in laptop technology, and the 2024 event has continued this trend. The event featured an array of laptops, ranging from ultra-slim to high-performance gaming laptops, catering to a wide spectrum of users. For those in the market for a new laptop in 2024, here are three top picks that stand out and are worth considering.

Even users who have no interest in AI applications may well benefit from the current trend because, in order to be able to market a Windows notebook as an "AI PC" in the future, Microsoft will require at least 16 GB of RAM in addition to surprisingly high NPU performance.

Samsung has recently released its new One UI 6.1, based on Android 14. The new UI was launched with the Galaxy S24 series and is packed with exciting AI features, as well as various improvements and innovations. This new software update is expected to be available on many more Samsung devices over the next few months. Here is an initial list of devices that will receive the update.

With the rumor mill for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra ramping up in the past few weeks, it comes as no surprise that the upcoming flagship isn't far from launch anymore, with new leaks now providing insight into when it will debut as well as what it'll look like.

Apple is now the most-sold smartphone brand globally, taking the top spot from Samsung. The place swap is largely due to a drop in sales for Samsung coupled with a growth in sales for Apple last year.

Japanese automaker plans to capitalize on the growing demand for hybrid vehicles and light trucks in the United States. This move comes after a successful year of meeting product demand and achieving strong recovery.

The Samsung Galaxy F54 launched as India's "No-Shake Cam" smartphone in 2024 - and also as an alternative-market version of the M54. Now, their successors are projected to spin off again in 2024 with a new C-series variant. All 3 rumored smartphones are thought to have roughly the same specs, Wi-Fi 6 support included.

Google has confirmed that its new AI-driven feature, Circle to Search, will launch on the Pixel 8 series on January 31. Some "premium Android smartphones" will get it eventually.

Being the first such ship built for the West Bengal region of India, the 24-meter-long Dheu electric ferry can accommodate up to 150 passengers and is the first step in a long-term initiative that aims to replace ferries driven by diesel engines with green counterparts that rely solely on battery and solar power.

Rumors of a new line of Realme smartphones that will very overtly and directly target the Redmi Note series in the future have only just arisen. However, it seems the new range will also include devices that target even more affordable price-points. According to new leaks, the "Realme Note 50" will do so with Android 13 and entry-level specs.

The Tesla Cybertruck was the subject of a road test by Youtuber Dennis Wang, who was surprised by the truck's unexpectedly poor efficiency. Along with a few other shortcomings revealed during the drive, there was also plenty of praise for the futuristic e-pickup.

The Bose Open Ear Clips TWS has now arrived but not as the Open Ear Clips TWS nor with Bose branding. Instead, the Open Ear Clips TWS will be available as the Kith for Bose Ultra Open Earbuds in collaboration with fashion brand Kith with a $299 starting price.

FiiO is preparing to release the CP13, a modern cassette player. Not only has the company shared various product photos, but it has also confirmed a release window and launch pricing.

Fresh details about the state of the iPhone 16 Pro's camera hardware has emerged online. While the iPhone 15 Pro successors is now expected to arrive with an improved 48 MP primary camera, it could also be delivered with cheaper QLC NAND flash storage.

ASUS has finally shared more details about the Fanless Chromebox CF40 after its CES 2024 debut. Coming later this year with an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, the mini-PC also has numerous ports and comparatively long software support.

Viofo claims to have developed the ideal dash-cam for users who want as much of a hands-free experience as possible in the new VS1. Its "tiny" form-factor integrates a novel rotating mount for more freedom of placement within the car, yet is also touted to come packed with many of the features of its bigger siblings, Auto Event Detection, Time Lapse Recording 24/7 Monitoring and "highly optimized" Night Vision 2.0 thanks to the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor included.

Barely two weeks into 2024, and Tesla started a round of price cuts not unlike the beginning of last year. Behind those Model 3 Highland and Model Y price drops, however, might be EV battery cost projections.

The Mechanical Energy Harvesting Combo is Lenovo's attempt at bringing something different to the mouse and keyboard space. While the pair look rather like any other mouse and keyboard, they do not necessarily need recharging through conventional methods.

The MSI MPG 272QPX is one of the first monitors that combines 1440p and 500 Hz visuals with 1,152 Mini LED backlights across a 27-inch display. Based around an IPS panel that also delivers 0.5 ms GtG response times, the MSI MPG 272QPX has plenty of modern connectivity options, too.

Instead of addressing allegations that its Superchargers and EV batteries have issues in the cold weather sweeping the Chicago area directly, Tesla replied with an ad. Some EV drivers in Chicago have been complaining that their batteries are dead and take forever to charge in the cold.

ViewSonic has launched the VX2758-4K-PRO-2, a 27-inch gaming monitor reliant on a Fast IPS panel that delivers 1 ms GtG response times. The ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 has started life in China, where it retails for under ~$250 at current exchange rates.

It appears that Xiaomi is still working towards delivering its first clamshell foldable. Allegedly launching under the MIX sub-brand, the MIX Flip has now passed through the MIIT in China under the model number 2311BPN23C sporting satellite connectivity.

AYANEO has launched the AM02, an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS-backed machine and the second mini-PC it has released to date. The AYANEO AM02 starts at $439 with a 4-inch touchscreen display, plus support for DDR5-5600 RAM and PCIe 4.0 flash storage, among other features.

The new Samsung Galaxy S24 series, at least in S24 and S24+ forms, will only be available with the Exynos 2400 in most regions. How does Samsung's new flagship chipset perform, though? On the GPU end, pretty well, it seems, but not quite as well as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Philips Hue has released an image on social media showing a previously unreleased smart floor lamp. The device has an LED ring at the top projecting both colored and white lighting. It appears that this model was first seen several years ago, though whether Signify ever intends to launch the product remains unclear.

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum T12 is now available in some European countries. The budget model has a basic feature set, which includes mopping with a smart water tank. Other typical tools include LDS navigation, obstacle avoidance, cliff detection and app-based controls with OTA updates.

The Tineco FLOOR ONE SWITCH S7 has been revealed as a multipurpose floor cleaning device. The new model can vacuum and mop floors, with various attachments for the handheld cleaner. Other features of the award-winning product include a self-cleaning dock with hot air mop drying.

While the RAM and storage specs are beefy, the other specs are not exactly Intel EVO compliant, as there is only 1x Thunderbolt 4. Still, Mechrevo offers a nice 2.8K IPS display with 120 Hz refresh rate and security features are covered with a fingerprint reader.

NVIDIA newly-released RTX 4070 SUPER may not be having the reception that Team Green might have hoped for as a report out of Moore’s Law Is Dead suggests bad launch day sales. Quoting multiple retail, AIB, and scalper sources, the leaker alleges the RTX 4070 SUPER sales to be potentially lower than the RTX 4080 which also had a rough Day 1 per the leaker’s past claims.

Deruiz is now selling its Lapis e-bike in the EU, with third-party dealers carrying the new model in the UK. The SUV electric bike has a 250W motor from a lesser-known manufacturer with up to 110Nm torque and a 664Wh battery. Other features of the 10-speed model include a Shimano Altus derailleur and RockShox suspension.