(Update: RTX 4080 model also discounted) Even with its steepest discount to date, the 16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 7 remains a sinfully expensive RTX 4090 gaming laptop that is worth consideration for demanding high-end gamers with a large budget of almost US$3,000.

CheckUp To all those stuck with a poor display panel - there is a solution to your woes that does not involve buying a brand-new laptop. Replacing the screen will save you quite a bit of cash while giving your current system another lease of life and reducing the amount of e-waste. This guide offers some vital tips for when it comes to replacing a laptop screen.

Although it has been around since early November 2020, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X processor is still a worthy choice for the well-established AM4 socket thanks to the good deals usually available. Those interested can get this chip on Amazon for US$239.99, thanks to a 47% discount applied to the US$449 retail price.

Dell has launched an upgrade to the XPS 13 Plus 9320. The laptop is now available with both Intel 12th gen Alder Lake and 13th gen Raptor Lake options up to the Core i7-1370P. The current configuration on Dell's website with a Core i7-1360P starts from US$1,399.

Qualcomm has announced that it intends to augment its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology by acquiring the company Autotalks, a company with "expertise" in the same area. The chip-maker intends to enhance its Snapdragon Digital Chassis chips with new safety solutions, which might find buyers such as Volkswagen.

The Vivo X90s is an allegedly upcoming Android smartphone now tipped to be the brand's first to use the equally impending Dimensity 9200 Plus (or 9200+) processor. Its latest leaks also purport to specify Wi-Fi 7, 120W charging and an AMOLED display for the device. However, its status as an interim class-leader might be blown out of the water by a subsequent flagship with an even better chip upgrade.

iQOO's supposedly inaugural Pad is also now tipped to launch as an Android tablet with the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus (or 9000+) SoC. The platform might give the first-gen slate an edge over its potential rivals from OnePlus or even iQOO's own parent company Vivo. On that note, it may also stand to boast a (nearly) unique aspect-ratio and a display with a top refresh rate for its category.

The POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro have debuted in the UAE, shortly before their global releases. The POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro share many features, including their four cameras. The POCO F5 Pro has a few advantages over the POCO F5 though, such as wireless charging support, a higher resolution display and a more powerful SoC.

Fengmi has launched a pre-sale event for its Laser TV C3 in China. The 4K ultra short throw projector can cast images up to 200-in (~508 cm) wide with up to 400 nits brightness. Other features of the device include support for HDR10+, MEMC and two built-in 15W speakers. Plus, the Formovie projector is compatible with the Xiaomi Mijia smart home system.

Case designs for the Galaxy Z Flip5 have started appearing online, roughly two months before Samsung is anticipated to announce its fifth-generation foldable. As expected, the Galaxy Z FLip5 has an unusual cover display, with a tabbed look that does not cover all the space available.

All key specifications for the Pixel Tablet are now known, courtesy of a substantial retailer leak. Amazon Japan has not only confirmed more specifications about the Pixel Tablet, but it has also showcased availability and launch pricing.

Anker has discounted its 565 USB-C Hub (11-in-1) in the US, offering up to 39% off the original retail price. You can use the device to add various ports to your laptop, including 4K HDMI and 4K DisplayPort for dual monitor connection. Other features include 10 Gbps USB-C and USB-A, alongside 85W pass-through charging.

According to reports, Google is finalising the development of two new smartwatches. Reputedly, Google plans to release a second-generation Pixel Watch, currently thought of as the Pixel Watch 2. A child-friendly smartwatch is also expected to land this autumn too but under the Fitbit brand.

Small laptops with strong hardware are no longer a rarity. While the Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED nonetheless stands out in certain respects, not all of them are positive.

Despite the 16-inch format, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 can be considered a mobile laptop because of its compact size, low weight, and very good battery life. In addition, it offers an AMOLED display in the work-friendly 16:10 format (2,880 x 1,800 pixels) and a powerful Core i5.

The first Fisker Ocean electric SUV has been delivered just weeks after the company started to ramp up production. Fisker plans to produce over 40,000 units of its Ocean SUV in 2023, just two years after the unique electric vehicle was announced in 2021.

Joystick drift has become an increasingly common discussion point for many gamers as a result of the return of controller gaming. It's an understandable concern given the popularity of the likes of the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and platformer games. Joystick drift can be eliminated though, by purchasing a good game controller that utilises hall-effect sensors.

The arguably most reasonable configuration of the Surface Pro 9 is now back on sale for US$1,299 on Amazon, which is one of the lowest price thus far for the latest iteration in Microsoft's prestigious line of Windows tablets.

HTC's upcoming addition to its U series of smartphones is tipped to launch with what might be the highest-end collection of specs the once-iconic Android brand has gotten together as of late. Then again, they are still distinctly sub-flagship in nature, depicted as packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7-series chipset and a relatively pedestrian battery capacity into an arguably last-gen build.

Released in late August 2022 and available in 2 TB and 1 TB sizes, the PlayStation 5-compatible WD Black SN850 PCIe NVMe SSD has list prices of US$299.99 and US$179.99 on Amazon. Thankfully, the ongoing 33% discount makes this storage solution available to those interested for US$199.99 and US$119.99.

Apple is once again tipped to produce its inaugural Ultra-class iPhone in 2023, with this alleged new 15-series flagship turning up in dummy form on a popular tech YouTube channel. It may be slightly narrower and thicker than the 14 Pro Max it is tipped to replace, and also incorporate all of the subtle rumored updates that could make it the most significant upgrade for several generations - except for one.

The 33-year-old Adam Michael Fresquez approached the shooter sitting in his Tesla at a full Supercharger station, and was first maced then shot several times after an altercation. Upon leaving the scene in another Tesla, the perpetrator called 911 and turned himself in, but an investigation if the argument was over a charging stall is still ongoing.

Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin has started production of new Model Y versions, both in terms of battery supplier, and when it comes to the colors the electric SUV is available in. The Midnight Cherry Red Model Y has made a cameo, as is a standard range version with the safer BYD blade LFP battery.

Goertek predicts that extended, mixed and/or augmented reality (XR/MR/AR) is ready to take over, through the medium of the glasses it helps other companies to make. To this end, the OEM also now asserts that smartwatch-like devices will be best to pair with and control this eyewear of the future. It has presented a reference "smart bracelet" demonstrating the high-speed, high-precision connectivity that this combination might need to work.

Thanks to a noteworthy discount at Dell's official online store, a quite attractive XPS 13 Plus configuration has now dropped below the US$1,000 mark just as the 13-inch ultrabook is about to receive a rather minor refresh to Intel's latest 13th-gen processors.

The Galaxy S23 - or, perhaps even its long-awaited, allegedly upcoming Fan Edition varient - is now slated to launch in a new color, likely to be dubbed Lime, soon. However, it seems the new choice of finish is exclusive to one market in which the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy-powered vanilla flagship is sold: India. The OEM has hinted that it will be available "soon".

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is likely to sport a 3.4-inch cover display with a 720p resolution. The larger screen estate could mean added functionality and more capable widgets than what is currently possible with the Galaxy Z Flip4.

The Realme 11 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is scheduled to unleash ultra-high-res rear cameras with the premium design upgrade to match on the sub-flagship Android smartphone market in China soon. Now, according to a new leak, it will also do so in India thereafter, having secured the necessary certifications to be sold in that market.

Available on Amazon since late August 2019, the WD My Passport (WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN) is a 5 TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive that comes with 256-bit hardware encryption and a backup software solution (download needed). The ongoing 28% discount takes this piece of hardware from US$149.99 to US$107.99.

Huawei's most up-to-date Mate 50 premium candy-bar smartphones feature what is arguably the plainest iteration of its series' "Star Ring" rear camera hump yet. Their successors, however, are now backed to upgrade to a more elaborate, potentially more appealing, version that may draw comparisons between the device's rear panels and a popular snack food.

AWOL Vision has reduced the price of its new 2023 LTV-2500 4K UST Triple Laser Projector in the US; a discount is also available on the more powerful LTV-3500 model. The LTV-2500 has a peak brightness of 2,000 ANSI lumens, while the LTV-3500 has up to 3,500 ANSI lumens. Other features include a Turbo Mode with reduced input lag, and support for HDR10+.

Beta Version 15.15 and Version 4.15 for the Garmin Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches are being rolled out. The updates include viewing the battery remaining in days on the watch face. Plus, the watches now support accessing the power guide in the race widget when cycling and a wide range of bug fixes.

The Forerunner 265 has now received Beta 4.15, its second beta update. Also a release candidate, Beta 4.15 focuses on addressing bugs that shipped with the Forerunner 265's launch software.

Anbernic has released the RG353PS, a 3.5-inch gaming handheld powered by the Rockchip RK3566. Offered as a cheaper version to the RG353P, the RG353PS also features 1 GB RAM and no built-in storage.

Garmin has released Beta Version 15.15 for the Forerunner 255, likely the last beta build before a new stable build arrives. Beta Version 15.15 brings several bug fixes to the Forerunner 255, as well as support for a few new features.

The Powkiddy X28 is a compact gaming handheld powered by an entry-level Unisoc Tiger chipset. Available for under US$150, the Powkiddy X28 also has 64 GB of storage and a 5.5-inch display, among other features.

GPD is now offering a fix for display issues that affect every Win 4 unit. While the fix is solderless, it still requires you to obtain a few parts and open the back of the device.

More expensive, but still reasonable, is how you could describe the pricing of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro. The smartphone is fast in many areas, but there is one area where Motorola can still improve.

A major French retailer has revealed Google's plans to offer a pair of Pixel Buds as a pre-order bonus for early Pixel 7a orders. The retailer appears to have confirmed when pre-orders will open and close, too.

Ford will open up orders for the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck on May 9, 2024. No reservation will be required, and customers can place an order online or at their local Ford dealership with a deposit securing the order. Not all is rosy, though, as Ford has sold out of the 2023 F-150 Pro trim, and dealership allocation is limited.

The specs for the leaked 2024 Mini Cooper Electric have been officially announced, and range numbers for Mini's exciting hot hatch have almost doubled. In contrast to the previous Cooper's 145-mile rating, the 2024 Cooper SE's 248-mile range is very promising.

Another Sony Xperia 1 V price leak has appeared, with a price mentioned for the Chinese market. The figure suggests there could be a generational price cut to be enjoyed for Xperia fans in China, but it will be a big surprise if Sony offers the Xperia 1 V at a cheaper price than the Xperia 1 IV globally. A tempting bundle offer might be the most realistic thing for global model buyers to hope for.

Three years after its original launch, Samsung introduces an updated version of its affordable tablet. We summarize our test results here.