Himiway has announced that it is headed to CES 2024, and that it will bring its latest electric bikes with it. In the meantime, the brand is teasing its plans to expand its offerings with new lines, the first-gen Ultra carbon-fiber variants among them. New Himiway e-bikes for kids, commutes and all-terrain riding will also become available in the new year - not to mention an electric motorbike.

LG QNED TVs that combine the OEM's "hyper-realistic" Quantum Dot and NanoCell Color technologies are on the way back in 2024 with new variants. They are slated to come in a range of sizes complete with a 98-inch "blockbuster" flagship, and to come packed with LG's latest AI, audio and contrast enhancements.

It took three Berlin students 600 euros worth of tools, time, and specialized technical knowledge to activate Tesla's ultimate "Elon mode", a “godlike” function that allows users to take control of the car's autonomous driving features.

After releasing the Redmi K70 and its two sibling devices last month in China, word on the grapevine claims Xiaomi is set to debut the range-topping Redmi K70 series phone, the Redmi K70 Ultra, in the near future—and with it being powered by MediaTek's new Dimensity 9300.

The Honor Magic6 Pro is set to become the world's latest 'satellite smartphone' on its imminent launch. Now, a leaker purports to spoil its new spec in action, and to pit it against an existing device with similar capabilities. It seems the Honor version might be superior in some respects compared to Huawei's take on the technology.

CheckMag Dig into the smashing beats of Metal: Hellsinger, soar through the skies in Solar Ash, or embrace your inner space scientist with Outer Wilds in five of the best 2023 Steam Winter Sale deals on indie games that defy expectations.

Lenovo differentiates the ThinkPad T14 G4 into Intel and AMD variants. One difference: Completely soldered RAM on the AMD model. To us, this is a mistake.

(Update: Walmart-Leak) So many new tidbits of information about Samsung's upcoming camera flagships were leaked just in the last few hours. In addition to the first hints about pre-order bonuses and very fresh images directly from Samsung, we also have a leaked feature list for you. However, a satellite SOS function similar to Apple iPhones is once again quite unlikely according to an article from South Korea.

Green energy initiatives that will mandate all new semis be electric starting January 1, can lead to losses compared to using diesel trucks. The companies then have to pass a surcharge on to their customers in order to break even as charging times and lesser loads eat into their operating profits.

A group of worldwide researchers have created image analysis software powered by AI/ML technology to detect fake art masterpieces. They have used their software on a Raphael painting and discovered that one section was likely painted by someone else.

The new iHeal ring from Kospetfit not only measures heart rate and blood oxygen levels, but also blood pressure, according to the manufacturer. It also promises a battery life of up to 100 days.

Minisforum EM780 has made its debut in the Chinese market and is now available for purchase at a starting price of CNY3999 (around $565). As reported earlier, the mini PC has a similar set of specs as the predecessor but comes with a Ryzen 7 7840U instead of a Ryzen 7 6800U.

Apple is continuing to promote its Mac, iPhone and iPad platforms as viable gaming alternatives to both devs and AAA gamers. In a new interview, the company has highlighted what it has done to lay the groundwork to make Apple devices more attractive for gaming along with what the company thinks give it some unique advantages.

The iHeal 4 is a new and reasonably priced smartwatch with a large screen and extensive sensor technology. A rotating crown is also on board.

The Retro Gaming Watch is a handheld in the form of a Game Boy Advance SP, which is very portable. The model also functions as a smartwatch.

LG has presented a new, compact projector that can display 4K material in full resolution. The device can also be used to play various media content without an external player.

Ayaneo has unveiled the Ayaneo Flip in another version with a cutting-edge APU from AMD. The model has two screens and is reminiscent of the Nintendo DS.

OnePlus touts the Ace 3 as the next best thing to its flagship 12 smartphone and is, thus, worth holding out for until its early 2024 debut. In the meantime, the brand claims that its new premium camera algorithm turn the upcoming premium mid-ranger's rear cameras into shooters capable of realistic light and shadow.

A Tesla Cybertruck collided with a Toyota Corolla in California. While only minor injuries were sustained during the collision, the Toyota seems to have taken most of the abuse. The stark contrast between the damage sustained by the vehicles seems to validate previous safety concerns about the design of the Cybertruck.

Vivo's V30 Lite, the first in the V30 series, packs a Snapdragon 695 SoC, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage for a seamless experience on Android 13-based FuntouchOS 13. Its standout features include a powerful quad-camera setup, a vibrant 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and 44W fast charging for its 4,800 mAh battery.

Honor's new X50 Pro offers budget-friendly excellence with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset for efficient performance. The 6.78-inch display, though lacking LTPO, impresses with 10-bit colour support. Featuring a 108MP primary camera, with a 5,800mAh battery and 35W charging, it strikes a balance between affordability and quality at 2,799 Yuan ($400) in China, making it a compelling choice

The GT5 Pro is the most up-to-date premium Android smartphone released by Realme - however, it has yet to be made available outside of China. That might be about to change, however, as hinted by a new official teaser post. It seems to combine the Pro's most prominent design cue with one of its most cutting-edge features.

Motorola is getting ready to say goodbye to 2023 and look ahead to a 2024 replete with updated, upgraded mobile devices already. The brand asserts that the new range will be the first to be augmented with its OEM Lenovo's custom AI in earnest, its flagships, Moto G-series mid-ranges and the Razr Plus' successor included.

California-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Fisker revealed in its December business update that it successfully assembled 10,142 units of its Ocean electric SUV in the year, with approximately 4,700 units already handed over to customers.

The lawsuit argues that millions of users who believed they were browsing anonymously had their internet activity covertly monitored by Google.

Elon Musk's teased 'very high' production volume plans for Tesla's first mass market electric vehicle may have led to the huge order for next-gen 3nm chips it has placed with TSMC. The new 2024 N3P production mode is faster and more frugal with power consumption than TSMC's current 3nm chips.

The 2023 Apple MacBook Pro 16 with the M3 Pro chip is currently going for 10% off the list price at Amazon. Thanks to its solid build quality, beautiful display, excellent inputs, fast performance, and unrivaled battery life, the MacBook Pro 16 is a stunning machine and is pretty easy to recommend especially at the currently discounted rate.

Apple is getting serious about generative AI, releasing its first Multimodel Large Language Model dubbed Ferret. The new AI model has been published under an open source license and was trained using 8 Nvidia A100 GPUs.

The 2027 Apple Vision Pro headset is expected to introduce cutting-edge RGB OLEDoS displays for enhanced brightness and color reproduction, according to Omdia, revolutionizing augmented and virtual reality experiences. Analysts, including Ming-Chi Kuo, anticipate no hardware updates until the launch in 2027.

Valve has unveiled a comprehensive list that it says contains the best Steam games of 2023. The list has different categories, including top-performing games measured by gross revenue and player engagement. It also highlights the titles that are most played on Steam Deck, with a controller, and in VR.

Xiaomi has now launched the Redmi 13C 5G in its home market. The entry-level devices brings a number of improvements over the standard non-5G Redmi 13C, and does so while keeping a starting price tag that converts into right about $100.

Yesterday was Xiaomi EV day, but fans of Xiaomi smartphones and wearables will also get their money's worth even sooner than the first SU7 and SU7 Max electric cars. The Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and the Xiaomi Watch S3 are now available in the two pretty new colors of the Xiaomi electric fleet - at least in China.

Just a few more days before 2024 starts we can now also see the first official render images and teaser videos of Oppo's high-end camera flagship, which is set to set itself apart from the competition with Hasselblad tuning, dual periscope telefotos and a new 1-inch sensor. Oppo has now also commented the official launch date and the configurations available in China.

AOOSTAR has teased the AOOSTAR MAX and Pro7 gaming mini PCs for the international markets. They come with up to a Ryzen 7 7840HS processor and OCuLink port, enabling better performance with an external GPU setup. Pricing info is yet to be confirmed, but AOOSTAR said it will make an official announcement in mid-January.

Apple has lost another of its key employees to Jony Ive’s design firm LoveFrom. Tang Tan, who currently heads up the iPhone and Watch design teams is leaving Apple to work with Ive and Sam Altman on the smartphone powered by OpenAI’s market leading generative AI technology.

A slew of rumours out of China claim that Micro Four Thirds camera sensors will soon make their way into smartphones. While these sensors would massively improve low-light capability and potentially revolutionise video, the physics of smartphone and camera lens design suggest otherwise.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, priced at $219.99 (originally $430) on Amazon, is a standout budget tablet currently available with a 49% discount on Amazon. Boasting a 10.4-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor, and S Pen, it offers reliable performance and great value for users prioritising affordability and quality.

Integrated Biosciences has discovered a new class of antibiotics using AI-powered drug discovery software. The new antibiotics can be effective against MRSA and other germs that have gained resistance against current drugs. This can reduce deaths from infections that do not respond to current antibiotics.

The X2 Max is a new and compact projector with high resolution and a smart system, so an external player does not need to be used. As usual for compact projectors, brightness is an issue.

Honor has now confirmed that there will indeed be a GT version of its X50 Android smartphone, and that it will launch soon. A notorious leaker purports to back the OEM's combative claims of its performance up with further specific details in advance. They include a larger-than-average battery to go with its high-end display and high-res main camera.

The recently imposed ban on sale/import of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 has been temporarily lifted by a US Court of Appeals order. While online sale has resumed today, all Apple Stores will have them in stock by December 30. Meanwhile, the ITC will have a chance to argue for reinstating the ban, which follows a lawsuit over the pulse oximetry technology used in the watch.

Previously showcased on Computex in February, the Minisforum EM780 mini PC will launch tomorrow. It has an AMD Ryzen 7840U CPU housed inside an ultra-compact 0.25-liter chassis. While it’s pocket-sized, the mini desktop has a generous number of ports and packs a proper cooling system.

Available since mid-June 2021, the Asus ROG Spatha X wireless gaming mouse topped at $199.90 at the end of November 2021 and dropped to $99.99 twice so far. After a $149.99 spike recorded last month, it is now available on Amazon for $99.99 thanks to a 33% discount while Asus has it listed for $134.

OPPO has indicated that the Find X7 series will be its first smartphones to launch with a new AI assistant out of the box. AndesGPT is based on a large language model (LLM) rated to respond up to 3.5 times faster than the industry average (depending on word-count). It is also backed to complete tasks such as generating high-quality images up to 60% faster than rival models.

Minisforum has announced a very versatile mini PC. Dubbed the Minisforum MS-01 Mini WorkStation, the tiny desktop has performance-focused specs, speedy network options, and a robust cooling solution. It’s currently up for pre-orders with a starting price of $549.

Vivo is now believed to have a third-gen foldable smartphone in the works. The X Fold3 is painted as capable of taking on rivals such as the OnePlus Open with on-trend camera specs such as a periscope zoom lens. However, it is also slated to upgrade to the current top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, while retaining a feature missing from its potential OnePlus counterpart.

Google and Fervo Energy are working to reduce the impact of climate change with the next generation of geothermal energy. Unlike wind and solar power, geothermal energy provides a continuous supply of electricity and, with government support, could become a cost-effective and carbon-free source of energy in the future.

The OnePlus Buds 3 will officially debut in the Chinese market on January 4 alongside the OnePlus Ace 3. As the successor of Buds 2, the new earbuds claim to feature good hardware with proper tuning, gearing them to “popularize flagship sound quality.”

AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 8945HS showed up on Geekbench alongside Asus' upcoming ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop. It performs on par with its Phoenix-based predecessor in multi-core but lags in single-core.