GPD is now taking orders for a 2023 refresh of the Win Max 2. As expected, the Win Max 2 2023 features AMD Phoenix APUs, faster RAM and an OcuLink port for connecting eGPUs. Prices start at US$799 or US$1,049 for Ryzen 7 7840U models.

The teaser image shows two USB4 ports and Chinese sources suggest that the UM780 model is powered by the R9 7840HS APU, while the UM790 Pro packs the R9 7940HS, both integrating the powerful Radeon 780M GPU with 12 RDNA 3 CUs.

The 4680 battery production facilities that Tesla is building or expanding to make enough cells for the Cybertruck received a new sense of urgency as Panasonic said its own 4680 manufacturing start may be delayed with 6 months. Panasonic is now scheduled to begin mass 4680 cell production by next September.

Sony has lifted the lid on the Xperia 1 V, one of two smartphones the company has introduced today. Launched alongside the Xperia 10 V, the Xperia 1 V offers various improvements over the outgoing Xperia 1 IV, such as a new 48 MP primary camera and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Pre-orders will open next month in most markets but for more than comparable versions of the iPhone 14 Pro Max or Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Garmin has released the Public Beta Version 12.52 update for Forerunner 245, Forerunner 745 and Forerunner 945 smartwatches. The new software resolves a bug causing problems with metrics like VO2 Max and Training Load. Garmin notes that this is a Release Candidate, meaning a general public update is coming.

The Garmin Beta Version 12.22 update for the Instinct 2 and Instinct Crossover smartwatches has been released. The new software contains bug fixes for the wearables, resolving issues with course elevation and a battery-saving tool. Garmin notes that this update must be manually loaded to your watch.

The Anker 620 MagGo Grip for iPhone is now available in the US, the UK and the EU. The gadget has been designed to help you multitask, allowing you to use the magnets to mount your phone to gym equipment while working out or to the fridge as you cook. With a flexible dual-sided magnet band, you can adjust the strap to suit your needs.

Anker has launched the 737 MagGo Charger (3-in-1 Station) for Apple devices in the EU. You can use the gadget to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously. The wireless MagGo charging pad can charge an iPhone at 15W, plus the device has a temperature sensor to protect against overheating.

Google has revealed Wear OS 4, despite its Wear OS 3 rollout remaining incomplete. The first Wear OS update in two years, Wear OS 4 will ship with battery life improvements and backup/restore functionality, among other changes. Wear OS 4 is likely to debut in the Pixel Watch 2 and the Galaxy Watch6 series.

Available on Amazon since the end of February 2022, the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G50A (model ‎LS32AG500PNXZA) is a WQHD flat gaming monitor sporting an IPS panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time. Thanks to a 28% discount, it is now available for the lowest price so far: US$299.99.

Cybertruck? More like Cyber stuck. The custom Cybertruck Elon Musk drove to Tesla's lithium plant unveiling appears to have gotten stranded in the mud on the side of a rural Texas road shortly after the event. Images of the recovery's aftermath reveal that the truck had to face some very adverse conditions to get out.

The second generation of Microsoft's sleek 13-inch tablet is once again on sale. More specifically, one of the high-end variants of the Surface Pro X that features the custom SQ2 chipset, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD can now be ordered for a fraction of its original list price.

The NPad X packs a lot of features for the low price. Users are getting a laminated 10.95-inch touchscreen, 4G LTE SIM support, MicroSD support, and quad speakers to be a solid inexpensive multimedia tablet for the family.

In addition to very low winter temperatures, battery-powered vehicles may also run into issues when they are operated in extremely high ambient temperatures. Therefore, Tesla has now shared an interesting video on YouTube that shows the rigorous testing of the Model Y and its other electric vehicles in the UAE.

Having spent the past few weeks trying to find a new laptop, I have made a few observations about the landscape of mobile computing in 2023. Am I just a crazy old man yelling at clouds? You be the judge.

The expensive high-performance 150 kWh battery with hybrid solid-liquid electrolyte that NIO originally announced with its powerful ET5 and ET7 electric sedans is nearing release and will be used in more of its vehicles. NIO has filed to use the semi solid-state battery in an electric SUV, likely the EC7, too.

Huawei has announced that its 3:2 aspect-ratio flagship laptop has a new 2023 version, as does the 2.5K display MateBook 16s. Both Windows 11 PCs owe their new suffix to new Raptor Lake processors, if not much else. Then again, there is a screen brightness upgrade for the new 16-inch model.

It's becoming increasingly difficult to justify buying a small point-and-shoot camera, given the performance that manufacturers are packing into compact Micro Four Thirds and APS-C bodies. Here are 3 underrated compact cameras with large sensors that deliver on image quality, despite their pocket-friendly footprint.

Google has showcased the Pixel Fold, the first foldable smartphone for the company. Built around a 7.6-inch foldable display, the Pixel Fold also has a 5.8-inch cover display, a Google Tensor G2 chipset and a 48 MP triple rear-facing camera set up, among other features.

Google has introduced the Pixel Tablet, a 10.95-inch tablet based on the Tensor G2 chipset. The Pixel Tablet also has 8 GB of RAM, a choice between two storage options and a 27 Wh battery. At launch, Google offers the Pixel Tablet in three colour options with colour-matching charging docks.

Google has finally taken wraps off the Pixel 7a. The Pixel 7a is powered by the Google Tensor G2 SoC and features an FHD+ display, 64 MP primary camera, and a host of AI-powered enhancements. The Pixel 7a will retail for ₹43,999 or US$499.

Mobvoi has now provided some clarity about the state of Wear OS 3 across its TicWatch smartwatch series. While the company hoped to start rolling out the OS update last summer, it is only now getting around to commencing Wear OS 3 beta testing.

Tesla was forced to deny a report that it will start production of the 2023 Project Highland Model 3 refresh on June 1 at the Shanghai Gigafactory. Meanwhile, BYD outed a facelift of the Model 3's main competitor - the Seal sedan - that is cheaper and offers more range bang for the buck.

Nikon has released the Z 8, pitching it as the spiritual successor to the D850. The Z 8 takes a lot of what makes the Z 9 flagship a great camera, packs it into a 30% more compact form factor, and cuts the price by US$1,500. Pre-orders for the Z 8 start shipping on May 25.

Sony is preparing to launch the Xperia 1 V globally soon, having scheduled a global showcase on May 11. However, numerous details about the flagship's cameras may have leaked online, detailing Sony's new Exmor T sensor.

Huawei has confirmed European pricing for the Mate X3, the company's flagship foldable. Arguably more advanced than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, the Mate X3 has a high price to match.

Realme has added new members to its Buds Air-series TWS earbuds alongside its latest smartphones today (May 10, 2023). The 5 Pros are backed to rival others in its class with support for the LDAC codec, spatial audio and a class-leading (if technical) edge in terms of active noise cancellation (ANC). Nevertheless, they start for well under US$100 on their initial Chinese launch.

The increasingly well-known mobile device brand OPPO is preparing to wrap its operations in France up in order to leave the market as of mid-2023. The company might, furthermore, bring its "co-brand" OnePlus with it in the course of this exit. It reportedly represents losses to contractors and re-sellers that might run into the millions of euros.

AYN Technologies has revised plans for its LOKI gaming handheld series. Previously, the company hoped to deliver seven models consisting of two Intel SKUs and five AMD options. However, the company claims that limited demand has forced it to abandon three SKUs, including all Intel models.

Samsung has detailed more camera refinements for the Galaxy S23 series, which will be headed to all models. Apparently, the option of choosing 2x portrait zoom will soon return, as will fixes for issues viewing HDR shots in the stock gallery app.

Motorola will soon release the Razr 40 Ultra, its likely alternative to this year's Galaxy Z Flip5. However, leaked promotional images have confirmed Motorola's intention to offer a cheaper foldable by way of the Razr 40. Mimicking the design of the Galaxy Z Flip4, the Razr 40 will be available in at least three colours with textured finishes.

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Watch6 series will be its first smartwatch capable of warning people of an irregular heart rate without manually performing an electrocardiogram (ECG). The company hopes to bring the same functionality to all smartwatches running One UI 5 Watch, spanning the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 series.

Realme has unleashed the 11 Pro Plus to push 200MP main cameras even further into the mainstream today (May 10, 2023). It has been joined by vanilla 11 and 11 Pro siblings with the same new camera-ring design, Realme UI 4 based on Android 13 and 5,000mAh batteries. All three new devices ship with MediaTek's latest refreshed SoCs and FHD+ AMOLED displays

MediaTek has officially unveiled its flagship Dimensity 9200+ chipset with faster Cortex-X3/Cortex-A715 cores and a 17% faster Arm Immortalis G715 GPU.

Anker has discounted the Nebula Cosmos 1080p laser projector in countries including Germany, the US, the UK and France, offering up to 33% off. The portable gadget can throw images up to 150-in (~381 cm) wide with up to 1,840 ANSI lumens brightness. Features include built-in speakers with Dolby Audio support and an HDMI port.

BenQ has launched the W4000i, a 4K HD LED home theater projector, in Europe. The gadget has an LED light source with up to 3,200 lumens brightness and a 1.15 to 1.5 throw ratio. Other features include HDR-PRO, support for 24P playback and built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos. An accompanying Android TV dongle allows you to download apps from the Google Play Store.

This year’s ThinkStation P3 Tiny refresh features the powerful Intel Raptor Lake processors with up to 65 W TDP. The systems support up to 64 GB DDR5-4800 RAM and 4 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage. There is a wide array of ports, including an optional Thunderbolt 4 and up to 8 video outputs.

According to a recent report by 3DCenter, consumers are seemingly moving away from buying GPUs with 8 GB RAM as users are apparently choosing cards with more than 8 GB of memory. 3DCenter’s analysis is based on the sales data collected by TechEpiphany from German retailer MindFactory.

The Dell UltraSharp U3224KB 6K monitor, first announced during CES 2023, is now available for US$3,200. The UltraSharp U3224KB is built with collaboration in mind and comes with an integrated 4K HDR webcam, auto KVM, and a good number of ports including Thunderbolt 4.

The new RedMagic 8 Pro is an Android flagship with the claim to fame of being the only gaming smartphone with an under-display camera (UDC). Then again, its 2022 counterpart the 7 Pro can say the same - and also has an attractive discount as part of the brand's upcoming fifth anniversary celebration. RedMagic is also doing a giveaway on some of its PC accessories as well as its mobile devices to mart the event.

Garmin has published Beta Version 13.16 for Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series smartwatches, a week after debuting its predecessor. Beta Version 13.16 should fix several outstanding bugs and updates translations across Garmin's operating system.

Decathlon has released the 2023 Rockrider E-ST 100 e-MTB in the EU. The bike has the same battery and motor as its predecessor, assisting you at speeds up to 25 kph (~16 mph). Upgrades include Bluetooth connectivity from the handlebar-mounted control panel and a 0.6 kg (~1.3 lbs) reduction in weight.

Huawei has introduced the Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro, its latest flagship smartwatches. Both feature several exciting features, including a dive mode, fall detection and premium designs. Both have premium launch prices to match their high-end feature set, though.

ENGWE has launched the L20 e-bike in the US and Europe. The US model has a 750W motor and a top assistance speed of 25 mph (~40 kph), while the UK/EU model has a 250W motor for a 25 kph (~16 mph) top speed. Both models can travel up to 90 miles (~140 km) between charges.

One of the best sellers in Romania and slated for arrival in the UK next year, the Dacia Spring is now facing some charging unit-related issues. Over 1,700 units could be affected by what seems to be a software bug that could cause a dashboard alert and, in the end, prevent the car from starting.