While Nikon previously revealed that its nifty Auto Capture feature would make its way to the Nikon Z8 in a future firmware update, the verbiage stating such has mysteriously vanished from Nikon's marketing of the feature, leaving fans scratching their heads. Auto Capture, which has already made an appearance on the Nikon Z9, is a feature that automatically locks focus on and snaps an image of anything that enters the frame.

After officially unveiling the EV9 in March of this year, Kia has started shipping the first production units of its seven-seater all-electric SUV in Korea, indicating that production is on-track. US and European shipments of the Kia EV9 are set to start sometime in the coming months of 2024, and at least some of the US trims will qualify for federal EV tax incentives.

ViewSonic has confirmed US pricing and a release window for the X2-4K, its 'Designed for Xbox' projector. The ViewSonic X2-4K can create up to 120-inch projections with 2,900 Lumens peak brightness and offers 4.2 ms input lag.

The Surface Pro 8 hit the market back in 2021 and was the very first Microsoft tablet with Thunderbolt 4 support and a fast 120Hz display. Thanks to a considerable discount, the versatile 13-inch convertible is arguably still worth consideration for users who are looking for a sleek secondary computing device in 2023.

OnePlus has dropped the strongest hints yet as to the launch date of its upcoming third-gen Nord-series flagship smartphone. The OEM has also indicated that the device is not coming to the North American market in 2023; however, for some lucky online community members outside that region, there is a chance to win and test the Nord 3 in advance.

There has apparently been a spell of 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owners have experienced total power loss to the electric drive in their vehicles. 30 owners complained to the NHTSA about a "loud pop" followed by a sudden loss of power. The NHTSA has launched an investigation into the complaints, and the agency estimates that 39,559 vehicles are affected by the issue. Hyundai has indicated that it is working with the NHTSA during the investigation.

The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Go appears to be about to launch in the EU. An EU Declaration of Conformity, Bluetooth listing and retailers in Hungary and Poland have provided details about the kick scooter. The new model has a 250W engine and can travel up to 18 km (~11 miles) on a single charge.

The Anker 548 Power Bank (PowerCore Reserve 192Wh) has arrived worldwide. The portable gadget can charge two devices simultaneously at 60W and 27W, with four USB ports overall. Other features include a built-in digital display and retractable light with multiple settings.

Images and a video of the Anbernic Win701 have leaked online. Reputedly, the gaming handheld will combine a 7-inch display with a 38 Wh battery and an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, a Zen 4 and RDNA 3-based APU.

Nothing has let it be known that it now has less than a month until its second-generation flagship Android smartphone is revealed in full. In the meantime, the OEM's CEO, Carl Pei, has showcased an accessory that might either come in the box with or be sold alongside a new Phone (2). It underpins the brand's emerging 'transparent minimalist' design language and also effectively confirms USB type-C support in its upcoming mobile device.

The first signs of the Fairphone 5 have appeared online. While a release date, pricing and specifications remain unknown for now, leaked renders have highlighted design changes from the Fairphone 4, which is nearing its second birthday.

ZTE has just announced the release of its Nubia Neovision AR Glasses and Nubia Pad 3D to its global webstore. Accordingly, they are still at their full retail prices - however, for those looking for a bargain on a premium Android smartphone with a cutting-edge, selfie camera-hiding, edge-to-edge display, the OEM's recent Axon-series Ultra flagships are discounted by up to US$300 right now.

Samsung will start pilot LFP and nickel-manganese battery production for cheaper EVs this year, as well as run a pilot solid-state battery prototype line. First of all, however, it plans to start manufacturing cylindrical 4680-style batteries of the type used for the Tesla Model Y as soon as next quarter.

EcoFlow has released its Smart Plug, compatible with the Matter standard. You can use the gadget to turn household appliances into smart products, integrating with many smart home systems, including Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Features include voice controls and remote power consumption tracking.

The Anker Solix brand has launched alongside several new products. The Anker Solix Solarbank E1600 is a balcony energy storage solution with a 1.6 kWh capacity, also available as a bundle with a portable power bank. The brand also announced the Anker Solix All-in-One Energy Storage Solution, a modular battery range launching in 2024.

Alleged European pricing for all Galaxy Watch6 models has surfaced online. Reportedly, the Galaxy Watch6 series will start at €319.99; colours for all models have leaked too.

According to a reliable leaker, Google plans to shake up the display its offers in its flagship smartphones with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Reputedly, Google's smaller flagship will finally adopt a 120 Hz panel, among other changes from the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Ducati has unveiled the new E-Enduro Powerstage RR Limited Edition e-bike. The model is the company's first full-carbon electric mountain bike, with a 250W Shimano motor and 630Wh battery. Other features include Ohlins suspension, an integrated LCD and smartphone connectivity.

The Stromer ST7 Alinghi Red Bull Racing Limited Edition e-bike has been unveiled. The electric bicycle has a 940W motor for a top assistance speed of 45 kph (~28 mph) and up to 260 km (~110 miles) range on a single charge. Other features include an accompanying smartphone app with GPS location tracking.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 can now be had for 32% off the list price for the SKU rocking a Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and and RTX 3060 laptop GPU. Enjoying an average rating of 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, the ROG Zephyrus G15 packs good performance, a color accurate display, and long battery life.

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Bright Black and Golden Bright Edition smartwatches have been unveiled. The devices have an AMOLED display with Bluetooth connectivity and a heart rate sensor. While the Bright Black edition has a titanium case with gold details, the Golden Bright edition has a rose gold case and crown.

Hisense has launched its L9H Laser TV series in the EU and Australia. The gadget comes in 100-in and 120-in models with TriChroma laser technology providing up to 3,000 ANSI lumens brightness. The ultra-short throw projectors cover 107% of the BT.2020 color gamut and support Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR.

Apple is said to be improving the ultra wideband capabilities of its upcoming iPhone 15 series, according to leading analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The move is aimed at improving its integration with the new Apple Vision Pro headset.

The Sony PlayStation 5 console God of War Ragnarök bundle is currently on sale via multiple retailers and over at the official PlayStation store. Various bundles are offered for the PS5 but only the one with the latest God of War game with it is offered at a cut price. The base model of the PlayStation 5 with disc drive was released in 2020 at a launch price of US$499.

The supposed colors for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch6 Classic, and Galaxy Tab S9 series have been shared. A diamond color is offered for the majority of the devices, as is graphite, but it is cream that will be an option for almost all of the Galaxy products except the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic.

New leaked Samsung Galaxy Unpacked promotional images have been shared online that show all the devices that are likely to be unveiled at the launch event expected to be held in July. One of the promo images alone confirms at least four devices that are shown together, including the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series, Galaxy Buds3, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series.

TCL asserts that its new Q Class soundbar series flagship is "home theater, made better" thanks to a generous total output, wireless connectivity options and DTS Virtual: X-enhanced surround sound. It has come to the US market alongside a new sub-premium sibling, as well as new S Class cousins backed to deliver "cinematic audio with just a single HDMI cable".

Sony is now once again tipped to launch new flagship TWS earbuds soon. The alleged WF-1000XM4 successors have popped up as a recent addition to an independent testing database. The new leak mostly purports to offer an insight into the buds' case, its properties and potential changes compared to the previous generation (or lack thereof, as it may be) ahead of their launch.

Tesla is the only EV maker that will be able to meet US police departments' vehicle needs and its Model Y or upcoming Cybertruck can be retrofitted to serve as a police car just like the usual Dodge, Ford, or Chevy. A Tesla Model Y journey to a Model PD has now been detailed, complete with the cage and Windows computer inside.

Since its release, Model S Plaid owners have been testing their vehicles against all manner of supercars, with generally impressive results. This time, the Model S Plaid faced off against a top-spec Koenigsegg Agera RST, with 1,360 hp, and a supercharged Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle that produces 380 hp. The three vehicles competed in both a standing 1/4 mile and rolling-start 1/2 mile test, with results that highlight the strengths of an all-electric drivetrain very well.

CheckList 3D Ready, DisplayHDR 400, Flicker-Free, 10000:1. Reading the specification sheet of a monitor can quickly get confusing because of cryptical abbreviations and numbers just like these. Here, we set out to clarify some of them and describe in brief how they relate to an average user´s everyday life.

The beautiful 'Phantom White' color variant of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus has now received one of its most notable discounts ever as a well-known online retailer is selling the 256GB SKU for a whopping 50 percent off its original list price.

Just like the all-electric Porsche Taycan and the very efficient Mercedes EQS, the upcoming Aehra Sedan targets very affluent buyers and is scheduled to hit the market in 2026 for prices starting at around US$170,000.

Samsung is now once again said to grace its latest flagship smartphones with a preview of its newest software a couple of weeks early in 2023 compared to 2022. One UI 6.0 Beta 1 is now backed to land in "the third quarter" of this year. It is projected to support Samsung apps optimized for Android 14, and may be another sign of an early launch for devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Sony has announced that its BRAVIA line of big screens will be the first of their category to support Zoom. Accordingly, the TVs' users will be able to make video calls and hold conferences just as they might on their smartphones or laptops - so long as they have the series' matching webcam, that is. Zoom for TV is rated for tools such as screen-sharing, and also to be compatible with BRAVIA Cam features such as Ambient Optimization Pro.

TCL CSOT has unveiled a new touch-responsive screen of over 100 inches in size as part of its latest display industry showcase. The new 5K Interactive Whiteboard is now pitched at next-gen professional or corporate use-cases, as are others such as the 55-inch 4K high-brightness outdoor display. The new 21.3-inch Color In-Cell Touch Display, on the other hand, might be found in the clinic of the near future.

A new video from hardware purists Gamers Nexus has seen a trip to AMD labs in Austin result in the showing off of various unreleased processors. A potential AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5990X was part of the show followed by a couple of unreleased chips sporting a huge L3 cache of 192 MB, with these presumably being the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X3D and Ryzen 9 5950X3D.

The new side repeaters that come with Tesla Hardware 4.0 are more power-efficient than the current Hardware 3.0 generation. They can't be plugged in place of a HW3 indicator, though, as a direct parts comparison shows new cameras, wiring harness, and different connectors.

Realme's first ever 200MP camera smartphone has only been available to buy in India since yesterday (June 16, 2023). Despite this, the OEM now claims that the 11 Pro Plus and its 11 Pro sibling have already sold more "First Sale" units than any other mobile device in its price-tier on Flipkart. The devices offer fast charging and 120Hz displays as well as a new, Xiaomi 13 Ultra-like camera hump in their new market.

Samsung is over a month away from unveiling new devices at its 27th Galaxy Unpacked event. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has offered a first look at the Galaxy Tab S9 series, with the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra set to be the marquee model of the three tablets available.

The inexpensive Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G4 AMD performs as well as a business laptop in almost all categories: the eight-core processor produces a lot of power, the fan is restrained and the keyboard is even better than in the current ThinkPad T-series. Nevertheless, real innovations are almost completely lacking.

The KOWOLL Kolmower M28E robot lawn mower has been revealed and will be available via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign shortly. The gadget uses RTK-GPS to navigate rather than traditional boundary wires and a retractable LiDAR sensor helps the robot to avoid obstacles. Other smart features include rain detection and edge trimming.