Valve has released a new version of SteamOS. This brings some bug fixes, but also a new function - which could certainly benefit both the battery life and performance of the gaming handheld. The update should be available for all users.

Meta Quest 3 is a new VR headset designed primarily for an immersive gaming experience, but is being utilized by early buyers in public spaces for very different purposes. The unusual use of Quest 3 suggests that Mark Zuckerberg's plan to make virtual reality headsets attractive to the masses may be working.

Tesla has confirmed that despite “enormous challenges in reaching volume production,” the Cybertruck will start reaching customers before the end of November 2023. The company also claims that it has capacity to produce over 125,000 units per year.

Google has now released Wear OS 4 for the first Pixel Watch. Not only does the new version of Wear OS finally add a backup and restore feature, but it also should improve battery life and performance through a reworked watch face format. Unfortunately, Google has locked several software features to the Pixel Watch 2, including new watch faces.

The Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have become even slightly cheaper than their predecessors in Europe, mainly due to currency fluctuations. However, a “Bill of Materials” analysis recently revealed that production costs have increased significantly at the same time.

The Teclast T45 HD is a new tablet that aims to win over buyers with its low price, offering sufficient features for simple applications. The manufacturer uses Android as the operating system.

Toyota recently unveiled new versions of its IMV 0 (Innovative Multi-purpose Vehicle) pickup truck at the Japan Mobility Show. The pickup truck is around the same size as the legendary Hilux, but it features the looks of the modern Land Cruiser and a design philosophy based on versatility and practicality.

Nintendo Switch 2 announcement speculation has been sent into overdrive thanks to a couple of observations shared by eagle-eyed fans. It appears Nintendo has made the OG Switch preview trailer on YouTube private just ahead of its seven-year anniversary. Rumors of an imminent Switch 2 announcement have also been popping up on social media and in the press.

Tesla's Q3 earnings would reveal a gross margin of just 19%, down from 28% a year before. Meanwhile, its main competitor BYD previewed earnings that may be up to 70% higher compared to the previous quarter.

Storz & Bickel, the technology pioneer and biggest name in dry herb/cannabis vaporizers, has just launched the Venty, a new portable herbal vaporizer with a 20 second heat-up time, adjustable airflow, and an improved cooling for smoother vapour. It features precise temperature adjustment, including from an app via Bluetooth. The Venty is made with medical-grade materials and certified to industry standards.

Honor has lifted the lid on the X9b, a new large smartphone based around a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. Set to be released in Sunrise Orange, Midnight Black and Emerald Green colours, the Honor X9b also has a 120 Hz OLED display backed by a 5,800 mAh battery.

The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro and Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Limited Edition smartwatches are currently discounted at Amazon. Customers in the US and the Netherlands can save up to 33% on the list price. Features of the wearable include a round AMOLED display with up to 1,000 nits brightness and a BioTracker 3.0 PPG sensor.

Supposedly, reports of early iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max units experiencing display burn-in were wide of the mark. According to a new report, Apple will address the outstanding software problem with iOS 17.1, which will also contain a keyboard upgrade, among other changes.

Heybike has announced its Fall 2023 sale with discounts on a number of its electric bikes, its latest Mars 2.0 model included. The event also includes other fat-tire models such as the Tyson, Explorer and first-gen Mars. Some of these e-bikes are also offered with starter accessories for the most eye-catching offers.

Honor has presented the Play 8T, a mid-range smartphone equipped with a 1080p and 90 Hz display. The Honor Play 8T also has a 6,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP dual camera set-up and 12 GB of RAM, among other features.

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (who has a somewhat reputable track record), Apple is set to release a 32-inch iMac with a Mini-LED display in 2025. This is in addition to a rumored refresh of the 24-inch iMac, which is expected to launch sometime next year.

This configuration is now only US$663.92, and also includes 2x USB4 connectors, a 2.5 GbE NIC, plus support for 4x video outputs. Amazon is discounting all configurations, including the barebone one priced at US$511.92.

DJI has now confirmed the date of its next launch event. Based on earlier rumours, the device next up for release is the Osmo Pocket 3, a handheld camera with a larger display than its predecessor coupled with improved optics.

Apple is said to be now upping the ante to bring an iPad with a foldable OLED display. Reportedly, the so-called iPad Fold will enter production next year, a year earlier than expected.

This model is only available in Japan for now and its lightness comes with a performance cost, as it supports up to a Ryzen 7 7730U processor coupled with up to 16 GB DDR4-4266 and 512 GB SSD storage. Nevertheless, the included 83 Wh battery can last up to 24 hours.

A replacement unit confirms that our original one was an outlier with graphics performance issues. Jumping from 60 W to 90 W with the mobile RTX 4060 will increase frame rates by as much as 15 to 30 percent.

A typically reliable leaker has outlined purported specifications of the PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony's mid-cycle refresh. Reportedly, the PS5 Pro will maintain its predecessor's CPU, albeit with a 500 MHz overclock. However, an upgrade to an RDNA 3-derived GPU with more shaders should ensure significant performance improvements.

TCL has spun RayNeo off into a dedicated company that produces AR and XR products. One of the company's first products is the RayNeo Air 2, a pair of XR glasses that will be available soon with Sony Micro OLED displays for under US$300.

TCL has now opened pre-orders for the RayNeo X2 in China, a pair of AR glasses that the company showcased in January during CES 2023. The RayNeo X2 should eventually receive a global release too, potentially after the RayNeo Air 2 becomes available outside China.

Xiaomi is gearing to release HyperOS, its follow-up to MIUI 14. Currently, the company is expected to introduce HyperOS later this month alongside the Xiaomi 14 series. In the meantime, numerous screenshots of HyperOS have leaked online in which visual differences from MIUI can be seen.

The Yamaha AWD e-bike concept has been teased ahead of its unveiling at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in late October. The electric bicycle has twin motors for two-wheel drive and dual batteries for an extended assistance range. Other features include wide Pirelli tires and various handlebar options

Decathlon has launched the 2023 BTWIN Longtail Electric Cargo Bike R500E. The e-bike comes in new colors but is otherwise identical to the older model. Features include a 250W motor, up to 90 km (~56 miles) assistance range and load bearing up to 170 kg (~375 lbs) across a front basket and rear luggage rack.

Several new features from Garmin and two new smartwatch models are rumored to be in the works. As reported by the5krunner, from an unknown source, improvements will be made to Garmin Connect, new health tracking tools will be added, and additional workout personalization will be made possible.

The Toyota FT-3e and FT-Se concept electric vehicles have been teased ahead of their official unveiling later this month. The FT-3e is an SUV with an unusual digital display on the car's exterior. The FT-Se is a sporty coupe with an aerodynamic design and "next-generation cockpit".

With next month's MediaTek Dimensity 7050-powered V30 Pro rugged Android 13 handset, Doogee will push the limits of this niche once again. This time, the brand is raising the bar in the camera and storage categories by offering a 200 MP main camera and no less than 512 GB internal storage space.

X has announced that new users in New Zealand and Phillippines will have to pay US$1 annually to use their accounts fully. Those who refuse to do so will only be able to read content and not like/repost/quote it.

Huawei has unleashed its latest flagship TWS earbuds on markets such as Germany today (October 18, 2023). The "Intelligent ANC 3.0" accessories are touted as even more stylish and comfortable than ever before, and to have up to 31 hours of battery life. They have launched at a price of US$212 and are bundled with the chance to get the OEM's latest fitness tracker as well at a potentially significant discount.

The Kickstarter campaign for the I’m Back digital sensor for film cameras went live a few days ago, and met its funding goal in just 17 minutes, raising US$250k in its first three days. Further details of the device’s functioning have been revealed on the main page and FAQ section. The campaign will be live for another 46 days.

Nvidia plans to bring back the "Super" branding with Ada Lovelace. Some of the rumoured SKUs include the GeForce RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super and RTX 4070 Super.

Measuring just 114.8 x 76 x 23.8 mm, the ZBOX pico PI430AJ is among the smallest PCs that Zotac offers, yet it comes equipped with two of Frore System's AirJet solid-state active cooling modules. These use membranes vibrating at high frequencies to move air, making them quieter than a traditional fan.

Released yesterday, Nvidia's latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package is labeled 545.84 and comes with DLSS 3 support in Warhammer: Vermintide 2 and NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. GeForce RTX 20 GPUs get RTX Video Super Resolution support while stable diffusion is now two times faster thanks to it.

A tentative leak on the Rivian forum indicates that the R1T and R1S may get an updated Ascent trim in 2024, increasing the power output of the dual-motor AWD EV to over 1,000 hp. Allegedly, this performance bump is enough to make the heavy car wheelie on hard launches.

Between the atmospheric horror platforming of Artificial and the expansive, fantastical exploration of Europa, the Steam Next Fest previewed some of the most visually-pleasing indie adventure games coming to Valve's platform.

German semiconductor and IoT systems giant Infineon, in collaboration with adidas, has made the Lighting Shoe prototype to showcase its sensor and power systems technology. The shoe, based on the adidas originals NMD S1, uses MEMS microphones and a microcontroller to ‘listen’ to music and create striking lighting effects in sync with the beats. Unfortunately, there are no plans to bring it into production.

Qualcomm and Google has announced that RISC-V-based wearables with all the benefits of Wear OS might be on the cards in the near future. The two OEMs are currently collaborating on such a new platform with the emerging alternative to ARM and software support for the same. This new version of Snapdragon Wear might be just the tip of the iceberg for the wider integration of RISC-V throughout the entirety of Android devices.

AMD has announced the Radeon RX 6750 GRE, a RDNA 2-based graphics card available with 10 GB and 12 GB of VRAM. The pair feature different GPU configurations and power requirements too, but both should handheld triple-A games with ease at 1440p with high-quality settings enabled.

Samsung has released Beta 7 for One UI 6 public beta testers. The company has added stable builds for the Galaxy S23 to its test servers though, among other hints that the company is on the brink of delivering its first batch of Android 14 updates.

Tesla has silently made the Model 3 Highland available for order in the United Kingdom after an EU release earlier this year. The new Model 3 is available in two trims for the time being, and the base Model 3 RWD starts at £39,990.

Stellantis has announced the Citroën ë-C3 for the European market. The new EV is built on Stelantis's Smart Car Platform. While it will only feature 199 miles (320.26 km) of WLTP range, the new EV will also only cost €23,300, with a €19,990 coming in 2025.

According to a new report, Samsung will bring LTPO backplanes to all its Galaxy S series flagships next year with the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24 series is said to match its new flagship competitors with significantly high peak brightness values too.