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.

Samsung's Galaxy A15, soon to be globally released, will undergo rebranding as part of the Galaxy M lineup. Reports suggest an upcoming Galaxy M15 with a larger 6,000 mAh battery, following the trend of its predecessor, the M14. The Galaxy A15, featuring a 6.5-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G99 chip, and configurations up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, stands out as Samsung's budget-friendly choice eligible for four major OS upgrades.

A new leak has revealed the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra prices. All three flagships are supposedly €50 cheaper than their predecessors in Europe.

Powered by BYD LFP or CATL nickel batteries, the first electric car by Xiaomi will also have a version with a 150 kWh pack capable of more than 500 miles of range on a charge. With the rest of its specs, the performance SU7 sedan is ready to take on the Tesla Model S.

From the same leaker that recently provided us with some of the first images of One UI 6.1 comes an official-looking infographic that provides us with a comparison of many important technical specifications of Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra. A lot of those are already known, but this is the first time that we seemingly learn how Samsung plans to distribute Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Exynos 2400 in their international models.

A few days before CES 2024 starts, the first official-looking render images of a new Lenovo Yoga Book 9i generation have surfaced, suggesting that Lenovo is planning to upgrade the innovative but somewhat controversial dual-display laptop with Intel Meteor Lake and Arc GPU in the new year.

OnePlus has announced that the launch conference of the Ace 3 is scheduled for January 4, 2024. It will come equipped with what the brand calls an "Oriental Screen," featuring a peak brightness of 4500 NITS and 8T LTPO design. Also, Li Jie Louis confirmed that it will offer the same flagship visual experience as the OnePlus 12.

The Xiaomi TV A50 is a new high-resolution television that is set to be launched at a particularly affordable price. It has a built-in brightness sensor, which is likely to have a positive impact on power consumption.

The MagicBook X16 is a new notebook with an Intel processor that stands out on account of its low weight and relatively low price. But the display is unlikely to satisfy demanding users.

The S10 Pro Ultra is a new cleaning robot from Dreame that is supposedly very efficient in both wet and dry cleaning. The device itself is particularly compact.

Pre-orders for the RedMagic 9 Pro have begun. Those who pre-order will receive a discount and may even win the smartphone itself or a particularly high discount.

A new tablet, the Teclast P30T, is now available with Android 14. The model is on offer at a very reasonable price and is aimed at customers with more general requirements.

Xiaomi unveiled its Redmi Watch 4 Xiaomi around a month ago and it is expected to be launched globally very soon. The smartwatch features a large AMOLED, an optical sensor system and a GNSS module.

Even when it was brand-new from the factory, the electric Volkswagen Golf from the 2016 model year had a comparatively modest EPA range of just 80 miles per charge. As 2023 draws to an end, a well-known YouTuber illustrates how practical the almost 8-year-old VW e-Golf is today with a noticeably degraded EV battery.

The Chinese government recently tightened its grasp on the gaming industry and predatory practices that a lot of game studios use to generate revenue. More recently, government officials have said that these new rules may be reconsidered after stock prices tumbled in the wake of the new regulations.

Amazon Prime users who would rather avoid the ad breaks will need to pay an additional $2.99 a month for a commercial-free subscription.

CheckMag Rumours suggest that a Nintendo Switch flash cart may be coming for Nintendo`s handheld console. Nintendo will probably try very hard to shut this down, but this might be just what the console needs to extend its shelf life.

Microbiomes from hunter-gatherer societies are being used to help people in industrialised countries fight chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. However, this type of research also raises ethical concerns about biopiracy and scientific colonialism.

iQOO has launched its first ever Watch today (December 27, 2023). The new wearable boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED display powered by a custom OS for its health- and sleep-tracking features, and has the option of independent eSIM connectivity. The Watch is joined in its debut by new TWS earbuds of impressively long battery life for an attractive price.

The Neo9 series has emerged today as iQOO's latest 144Hz display Android smartphones. They also boast the largest batteries of their mid-range line thus far, with flagship-grade charging across the board to boot. The newly-launched devices offer up to 1TB of internal storage, new or nearly-new top-end silicon and 50MP main cameras for ~$560 at the most.

In view of CES 2024, LG Electronics prepares to showcase their smart home AI agent that runs on multimodal AI technology. The bot is powered by Qualcomm Robotics RB5 for facial recognition and functions as a pet monitor, a patrolling security guard and a moving smart home hub on two wheels.

Xiaomi HyperOS debuted in China with the launch of the Xiaomi 14 series. It will soon break covers in the international regions on the first quarter of next year. But it seems the global version of the custom operating system will come with a new face as Lei Jun, the CEO, has just introduced a new logo. Also, it will reportedly be available on more than 100 devices.

Once again, Samsung will offer a Galaxy S24 base model in 2024 that hardly deserves the title flagship. According to a recent report from supply chain sources, this is not only because of the tight storage space or limited RAM, but also due to the storage modules themselves.

New design patents from Hong Kong offer a sneak peek into Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset's accessories, emphasising a sleek protective cover and a removable battery unit. With 70 additional patents secured, Apple highlights the soft-touch woven fabric cover, providing aesthetic appeal and comprehensive protection. The battery unit features a removable cable for enhanced flexibility and convenience, reflecting Apple's commitment to user-friendly design.

Unlike typical nuclear plants, the eVinci microreactor needs no water for cooling, is easy to install and works like a battery with an eight-year lifespan. The reactor stays at a stable temperature by deploying a Passive Heat Removal System in addition to Westinghouse's heat pipe technology.

The HP OMEN 16 2023 gaming laptop is currently going for $1,199.99 at Best Buy. The discounted price is a 120-day low according to Honey’s price history tool. At the new rate, the HP OMEN 16 presents a compelling value proposition thanks to its powerful Ryzen 9 7940HS and 140 W RTX 4070 GPU.

Tesla already reworked the Model Y interior back in October to add ambient LED lighting for the interior, and new wheels. A thorough Model Y exterior facelift is in store very soon with upgraded specs, too, scheduled for a 2024 summer release.

Xiaomi is keeping its global fans waiting for the latest Leica camera in the Xiaomi 14. Following rumors that the Pro model might not even be available internationally, a leaker has now provided us with the planned launch date in Europe, India and other parts of the world. Unfortunately this is not very good news for international Xiaomi-fans. Xiaomi should take a leaf out of Nubia's book!

Shift Robotics is inviting corporations to test its newest Moonwalkers model at CES 2024. Moonwalkers are 8-wheeled, AI powered skates that improve walking speed up to 3x to help business owners squeeze more productivity out of their workers.

According to the latest RTX 50 release date and performance leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead, NVIDIA can launch the new GPU architecture as soon as Q4 2024 with a performance bump that is not as impressive as what the RTX 40 series brought over the RTX 30 in pure rasterization.

Passive houses can reduce heating and cooling requirements by up to 90%. This energy-saving architecture for a sustainable future began in Canada in the 1970s. Although this special type of energy-efficient construction has not yet become a trend, it could become a pioneering solution for future living.

CheckMag The Redmi line of smartphones has come a long way since the first model was released in 2013. However, out of the dozens of models that have hit store shelves, some have stood out from the rest and have had a bigger impact. Here are four of the most notable Redmi smartphones ever released.

The OnePlus 12R is projected to debut as a secondary variant for the OEM's upcoming flagship smartphone on the global market in 2024 - but not before it does so as the Ace 3 in China. It is now officially slated to debut with one of the brand's most innovative, distinctive finish options to date.

Honor has officially set the date on which its new flagship smartphones will be unveiled. The "sufficiently advanced" Magic6 series will also upgrade to the latest version of the OEM's Android skin on that day, and are also expected to introduce their inaugural top-end limited edition variant - which might help explain why their launch is to be stretched out into a two-day event in early 2024.

Many users of RTX 40 series GPUs, especially the RTX 4090, are still reporting the power cables burning and melting problem. This issue can be avoided with a secure connection, which requires a minimum space of 35 mm between the connector and the first bend. To make it easier to ensure this, Seasonic has recommended using a hair dryer to pre-bend the cables before installing the card.

There is currently no legal way to purchase Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (models with pulse oximeters) in the U.S. Apple immediately appealed the ITC's decision.

The Lite edition might be the least premium of the new Huawei Nova 12 series of smartphones, yet has been styled to most resemble the ex-flagship 11 Pro, especially around the 50MP main rear camera. Nevertheless, it has the same up-to-date HarmonyOS 4.0 software and super-high-res selfie camera as the rest of its new line. It is also the most likely of its siblings to make it to the international market, based on its 4G/LTE-only chipset alone.

The Huawei Nova series has made a number of series firsts with its latest generation, the least of which might be the introduction of its inaugural Ultra variant. It has also introduced two-way satellite messaging to its line of mid-range smartphones, and also shares its best camera tricks with its Pro sibling.

Even though it has only been a few months since the release of the iPhone 15 series, the rumor mill regarding 2024’s iPhone 16 smartphones is in full swing. From the screens to the camera configuration, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are shaping up to be nice upgrades over the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. A new rumor from MacRumors now reveals the tetraprism lens telephoto shooter for the iPhone 16 Pro.

Three Pasadena technology companies have partnered together to counter California labor rate inflation with CaliExpress - the world’s first restaurant where AI-powered robots autonomously cook burgers and fries. This restaurant showcases Miso Robotics latest improvements since their first burger-flipping robot was introduced in 2018.

The rumor that Tesla will release the Model 3 highland in the US as soon as next month may hold water in the end. The Model 3 facelift's US release was reportedly delayed by regulatory testing requirements.

Already available spare parts for Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ may give us new clues as to which additional color options Samsung may have planned as exclusive colors in their official store once the Galaxy S23 successors goe on sale during the first month of 2024.

A leaker has provided further details about the Vivo X100 Pro+ or Vivo X100 Ultra camera flagship, which is expected to be launched in 2024. Based on a prototype, the triple cam equipped with 4.3x optical zoom appears to be quite versatile and can apparently reach ridiculous sounding digital zoom-levels.

Huawei is expected to debut the Nova 12 series later today. The high-end model of the lineup, Nova 12 Ultra, will feature the Huawei Kirin 9000SL, which many thought to be a new chipset. But recent reports suggest that it’s a downgraded version of the Kirin 9000S.

CheckMag The Google Pixel 8a has not been officially released, but the circulating rumors have generated significant anticipation. With advanced features, the availability of two variants, and an upgraded chipset, expectations are high for the Google Pixel 8a.

The Hyundai N Vision 74 'Rolling Lab', a hybrid hydrogen powered concept EV, will likely enter a limited production run of 100 cars in 2026, according to the latest report from Korea’s ET News. The production version is rumoured to bump up power to 800 hp and offer a 400-500 km range.

Android phones will soon get a battery health indicator to indicate the degree of battery degradation, as per Android expert Mishaal Rahman. This is based on the latest Pixel Feature Drop, which adds charge cycle count, and a hidden “battery health” page in Android 14 Beta. While iPhones have had this feature for a few years, Android users have had to rely on inaccurate third party apps.

This year, zero-emissions flying came closer: the first flight of ZeroAvia's hydrogen-powered aircraft was voted the breakthrough technology of 2023 in a survey by MIT Technology Review. The company has already raised over $140 million from high-profile investors including Bill Gates, and is working towards commercial launch.