With a list price of US$239.99, the 2 TB WD Blue SN570 M.2 NVMe SSD is undoubtfuly expensive for late July 2023, but Amazon's ongoing 65% discount makes it quite appealing. Thanks to it, the WDS200T3B0C model is now down to a mere US$84.99, which is also the drive's lowest price so far.

Xiaomi has announced that it will debut a 5G version of its affordable "Style Icon", the Redmi 12, in India soon. It is slated to have the largest display among the brand's Android smartphones yet, and to have dual rear cameras with a 50MP main camera. It will launch via Amazon.in as one of the site's Specials soon.

The almost maxed-out configuration of the attractive Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has received a noteworthy discount that drops the 16-inch business laptop to a quite reasonable price range considering its high-end specs, which include a copious amount of memory, a dedicated graphics card as well as a colorful 4K OLED screen.

Even though the eccentric CEO was the most frequently cited reason for former Model 3 owners who have since switched to other brands, the vast majority of customers appears to be quite satisfied with their Tesla EV as indicated by a recently conducted Bloomberg study.

Sony's alleged quest to make wireless earbuds that match the PlayStation 5 (PS5) may have reached a pivotal stage, which would be their approval for sale by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The US regulator has also given their "USB Transceiver" (no prizes for guessing why that is a thing) a pass for launch alongside them.

Audi has introduced the e-tron GT as its latest super-premium electric vehicle (EV) for the Chinese market. The luxury sedan has a dual-motor system rated to propel it from 0 to ~62 miles per hour (or 0 to 100 kilometers per hour (km/h)) in well under 5 seconds. It also has ultra-fast charging touted to be able to fill its battery by 75% in under 30 minutes.

Nvidia seems to have internally shelved plans of launching the RTX 4090 Ti with 18,176 CUDA cores, likely because there is no real threat to the RTX 4090's dominance from AMD. Instead, the company could introduce new RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 refreshes. We are also getting to know that the upcoming RTX 50 Blackwell could very well use a 512-bit memory interface.

Samsung's first gen "Galaxy Ring" could have a release date set in 2024 - so long as it goes into mass production soon. The South Korean giant is said to make a decision as to do so or not in August 2023, which might affect the Galaxy Watch series' new in-house rival's chances of being ready to go to retail by then. Meanwhile, the accessory is said to have potential VR use-cases as well as those of an advanced fitness-tracking device.

Canon has generated quite a din thanks to a new patent filing detailing a built-in tilting EVF on what looks like an EOS R camera body. The new design seems to be a more compact iteration of what we've seen in camcorders in days gone.

A few days ago, reports started popping up of Nikon Z8 strap lugs simply resigning from their duties and falling off the camera for no reason. Now, Nikon has responded to the issue, instructing distributors to test the strap lugs by tugging on them before sale. While this may seem a bit excessive, Nikon is also reportedly testing recalled units for the same problem.

The MSI Summit E14 Flip with a Core i5-1240P processor, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512 GB of storage is now on sale for US$699.99 instead of the US$1,049.99 list price. The defining qualities of the notebook include a sturdy chassis, great display, and fast performance. Additionally, the laptop also has all-day battery life.

The new US fuel economy rules proposed by the Biden administration would likely see EVs occupy 66% market share — an almost tenfold increase — by 2032, if passed. What's more, the new rules impose stricter regulations on pickup truck fuel economy, which have thus far been given more lenient rules under CAFE requirements thanks to “light truck” classifications.

Aside from the well-performing 11-inch IPS display, the wallet-friendly Xiaomi tablet also comes with a fast Qualcomm SoC, pen support and a respectable price-performance ratio thanks to a noteworthy discount relative to its quite reasonable MSRP.

Recent Nikon certification documentation indicates that the Japanese camera maker plans to release one more camera before the end of 2023. This time, it appears to be a retro-styled full-frame mirrorless body or an update to its popular Z6 II. Although specifications are as yet unknown, the rumoured price of between US$2,000 and US$2,500 is tantalising.

Predictions of a 2023 launch for a smartphone called the Xiaomi 13T Pro have been all but vindicated with a new discovery. It consists of a certification by the Thai regulator NBTC for a device of that name. It also validates an additional detail featuring in previous leaks.

The MSI Puls 17 is an extremely powerful gaming laptop while still being relatively quiet. A Sci-Fi case together with current chips in terms of the processor and graphics unit, but unfortunately also aged modules for the network. At the same time, MSI is still asking for a hefty price.

OPPO's next top-end foldable smartphone is all but certain to launch as the Find N3 in China - and as the OnePlus Open elsewhere - in 2023. It is also now tipped to have the best zoom lens in its category for the year, beating rivals such as the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 in these terms. The Find N3 is also now slated to beat the Z Fold5 in another important aspect of premium foldable specs as well.

Realme has now confirmed that it will launch the GT5 as its next "God of War"-class Android smartphone soon. It is now also tipped to live up to this hype with up to 24GB of RAM to go with its up-to-240W charging speeds. The new vanilla flagship's SoC has also reportedly been confirmed in advance of its launch.

The Galaxy A14 is Samsung's entry-level model of the A series. The device is available in a 5G and a 4G version, with the smartphones not only differing in terms of the communication technology but also the processor. We took a closer look at the 4G smartphone.

The Huawei Mate 50 is now thought to have a successor that might look much the same from the front. From the rear, however, the Mate 60 might drop the stove-top camera hump of yesteryear for an updated alternative. It is also thought to have a feature that is growing increasing rare among smartphones these days.

SpaceX asks those chosen to test its newest Starlink Gen 3 router with Wi-fi 6 connectivity to pay US$200 for the privilege, indicating the standalone price of the router. Designed to work with the new V2 Starlink satellite generation, the router has two extra Ethernet ports on the back.

Just as storied EV tester Bjorn Nyland demonstrated, a Tesla EV can travel further even after the battery charge readout shows zero. What he didn't know at the time, however, was that Teslas may have been designed like that in an elaborate range estimate scheme.

With the extremely fast i9-13980HX, OLED display and well-tuned RTX 4060, the VivoBook Pro 16X looks ambitious at the very least and is by no means intended only for private use. However, Asus has made cuts in other areas.

AMD is introducing its 3D V-cache technology to gaming laptops with the launch of the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is similar to the Ryzen 9 7945HHX but with a 200 MHz lower base clock, a total of 128 MB of L3 cache, and a 55 W+ TDP envelope. The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D will debut together with the Asus Strix Scar 17 X3D later in August.

A PlayStation 5 Pro specs prediction has resulted in a console that would be more than twice as powerful than the current revisions of the PS5 in some processes. The original poster has reckoned on 23+ TFLOPs of graphics processing performance for the Pro model where the original manages with 10 TFLOPs. An optimistic PS5 Pro price prediction has also been offered.

Stellantis CEO, Carlos Tavares, has made some interesting comments about the future of Tesla in its recent semi-annual results presentation. The CEO specifically made reference to Tesla's recent dip in profitability as it starts to contend with legacy carmakers in a highly competitive market with aggressive pricing and tight manufacturing requirements.

A new rumor about the PlayStation 5 has turned up on social media, with a couple of details being offered about what could end up being the PlayStation 5 Slim console. According to the source, a new PS5 model will be treated to an APU that is based on the efficient 5 nm manufacturing process. This in turn will apparently negate the requirement for a liquid metal thermal conductor.

Sony has pushed the biggest update yet to the WH-1000XM5 following the release of the smaller WF-1000XM5. Rolling out as firmware version 2.0.2, the new update brings several major changes to the WH-1000XM5, including head tracking for a more immersive listening experience.

The superfast PCIe 4.0 SSD from Western Digital has experienced yet another significant price drop, as Amazon has introduced a gigantic 61% discount on the 4TB version of the WD Black SN850X, which can currently be ordered for just US$269 at the leading e-commerce company.

The Lenovo Tab P12 is one of the first devices powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050, a 6 nm chipset complemented by up to 8 GB of RAM and a 10,200 mAh battery. Available from €399, the Tab P12 supports an active stylus and a detachable keyboard.

A special report claims that Tesla knowingly programmed its electric vehicles to reflect woefully optimistic range figures while the battery was above 50%. The company also allegedly established a special team to shut down customers who complained about inaccurate range estimates, closing service tickets in an effort to save the company time and money.

Apple is said to have a replacement for the classic iPhone mute switch in the works, thought of as an "Action Button" as it mirrors the new re-programmable analog from the Watch Ultra. Now, code outlining how it will work as part of a smartphone has allegedly emerged.

With a list price of US$569.99 (US$20 more than the launch price), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X topped at US$649.99 at the end of September 2021. Now, this aging high-end processor that entered the market in early November 2020 can be acquired for US$297 via Amazon, thanks to a massive 48% discount.

SolidRun has released the Bedrock R7000, a Zen 4 Phoenix-based mini-PC. Available with the Ryzen 7 7840U or Ryzen 7 7840HS, the Bedrock R7000 has plenty of expansion options, I/O and is intended to be used in industrial use cases.

With a list price of US$149.99 on Acer's website and US$169.99 on Amazon, the 27-inch SB272 Ebi monitor is now down to a mere US$119.99 thanks to a 29% discount from the world's largest online retailer. The highlights of this FHD IPS monitor include a 100 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms VRB response time, as well as AMD FreeSync support.

AYN Technologies is preparing to release a new gaming handheld. Teased on Indiegogo, the Odin2 will run Android and will feature a Snapdragon chipset with a design reminiscent of the original Odin.

OPPO's A series is typically made up of Android smartphones with mid-tier specs that set them apart from premium mid-rangers such as the Reno series. However, from the looks of it, the upcoming A2 might aim for a higher-end appeal by moving on to a rear panel much more like those of the 2023 Find X6 flagships. It is also said to be graced with a (mostly) on-trend OLED display and an extra-large battery, yet not to break the bank with its price.

Xiaomi has announced the MIX Fold 3, its follow-up to last year's MIX Fold 2 and a future alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold5. Not only has Xiaomi confirmed when the MIX Fold 3 will arrive, but it has also teased new camera innovations that will debut in its next foldable.

Samsung has now released a new version of its Golf Edition smartwatch. Based on the Galaxy Watch6 Classic, the Golf Edition contains a few design and software tweaks from the regular model.

OnePlus has unveiled its latest thermal management system for top-end Android smartphones at an ongoing Chinese tech expo. The new "Aerospace-grade Tiangong Cooling System" incorporates cutting-edge materials such as "next-generation super-thermal graphite" and thermal gel made of diamond, not to mention a vapor chamber about twice the size of those found in existing potential rivals of the first device to feature the system: the Ace 2 Pro.

The Noise Luna Ring has been revealed in India. The titanium-shelled wearable can be used to track over 70 biometrics, with broader scores to give you a quick overview of your health. Sensors on the device can measure heart rate, SpO2 and skin temperature, with statistics viewable in an app.

The latest RingConn iOS and Android apps, v1.7.0, are now downloadable. The newest versions bring widgets to Android users, offering additional metrics to iOS customers. Other improvements have been made to vital signs charts and the login process.

After catching the Cybertruck in preparation to be wrapped as a regular Ford F-150 truck, the final ICE pickup camouflage effort has appeared outside on the streets. The Cybertruck here is dressed as a blue F-150 in what seems to be a marketing masterstroke.

When Li Auto started looking for batteries with higher energy density that would offer longer range on a charge, solid-state packs seemed perfect until it realized their price. A single battery pack made of solid-state cells would've cost US$42,000, or as much as the whole car.

A new leak from Kopite7kimi says the GeForce RTX 5090 could feature a 512-bit memory bus. The graphics card is due to launch sometime in 2025. It is said be manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm node and feature GDDR7 memory.

A few days ago, we tested the Razr 40, a foldable that does without some features and is sold at a lower price. We summarize our findings here.

Local automakers like XPeng sold more vehicles than foreign brands for the first time last quarter and, faced with flagging EV sales, VW is now buying a stake in XPeng to build EVs together. The first will be for the midsize market and based on the G9 SUV platform.

Tesla listed 1MW theoretical charging speed peak in its North American Charging Standard white paper when it open-sourced it. Its current V3 Superchargers, however, max out at 250kW, while the new V4 Supercharger system now officially goes up to 350kW output.