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GoPro's new Hero 12 Black is slated to launch on September 15. GoPro Hero 11 pictured. (Image source: GoPro)

GoPro Hero 12 pitched to blow DJI Osmo Action 4 away with 1-inch sensor and 4K 240p video

Alleged images and specs have leaked of the upcoming GoPro Hero 12, indicating that the updated action camera will come with 4K 240 fps video and a significantly larger sensor. Along with the leaked images of the rear screen and b...

Julian van der Merwe, 02 Aug 2023 20:44

DJI promotes the Osmo Action 4 as offering first-class image quality. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Osmo Action 4: New US$399 action camera gets ahead of GoPro Hero 12 Black with 1/1.3-inch camera and other improvements

DJI has released the Osmo Action 4, its answer to the forthcoming GoPro Hero 12 Black. Arriving over a month before the competition, the DJI Osmo Action 4 has a new 1/1.3-inch camera, up to 160 minutes of battery life and retails ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Aug 2023 18:56

The RT7 has a Titan-sized battery. (Source: Oukitel)

Oukitel RT7 Titan 5G becomes inaugural 32,000mAh battery rugged tablet with Android 13

Not only is the new Oukitel RT7 Titan touted as the "first rugged tablet with 5G", it also debuts a new battery large enough to sustain an estimated 2,720-hour standby time. The slate is also equipped with "up to 24GB" of RAM, tri...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2023 17:57

The Honor Watch 4 retails for under €150 in the Eurozone. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Watch 4 debuts in Honor Watch 4 debuts in Europe for under €150 without standout feature

Honor is now offering its latest smartwatch in Europe. Sold as the Honor Watch 4, the smartwatch has a large AMOLED display, a simple design and up to 10 days of battery life. One of the smartwatch's compelling features is missing...

Alex Alderson, 02 Aug 2023 14:29

The Amazfit Bip 5 in its three launch colours. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit Bip 5: New smartwatch launches for under US$100 with 1.91-inch display and 10 days of battery life

Amazfit has expanded its roster of smartwatches with the Bip 5, an affordable model that retails for less than US$100 in the Eurozone. The Amazfit Bip 5 features a large display and is available in three colours at launch.

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2023 22:27

Yadea KS6 Pro launches as e-scooter with triple braking system, self-healing tires and 34-mile range

Yadea claims to have put safety first by combining three types of brake in the new KS6 Pro. The scooter is also equipped with 10-inch self-healing, tubeless tires for resistance to punctures and shocks on the road. Then again, it ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2023 22:07

Tweaks to the Dual-Motor Rivian R1T see it gain buckets of torque at the cost of horsepower. (Image source: Rivian - edited)

Rivian R1T Dual-Motor tweaks add buckets of torque at the cost of horsepower and warranty length

After starting production of the Dual-Motor R1T using the efficient Enduro drive units, Rivian has apparently made some tweaks to the platform to trade more torque for a small dip in power figures. Along with more torque, which sh...

Julian van der Merwe, 01 Aug 2023 21:52

The RP2 Nano is a tiny SBC with an RP2040 microcontroller. (Image source: ArtronShop)

ArtronShop RP2 Nano: New Raspberry Pi RP2040 SBC arrives with Arduino Nano form factor

The ArtronShop RP2 Nano is a new single-board computer (SBC) based around the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. Inexpensive, the ArtronShop RP2 Nano also supports Arduino IDE, microBlock IDE and MicroPython for programming.

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2023 17:04

The Lenovo Tab Pro 12.7 combines a Snapdragon 870 chipset with a 144 Hz display. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Tab Pro 12.7 debuts with Snapdragon 870 and 144 Hz display

Lenovo is now offering the Tab Pro 12.7 in China. As its name suggests, the Tab Pro 12.7 has a 12.7-inch display, which Lenovo complements with a Snapdragon 870 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The Tab Pro 12.7 offers a 144 Hz panel and a...

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2023 14:21

Xiaomi has launched two new affordable smartphones for the Indian market (image via Xiaomi)

Redmi 12 and Redmi 12 5G: Affordable smartphones officially launched in India

Xiaomi has launched two new smartphones in India, the Redmi 12 and Redmi 12 5G. Both have identical specs except for the SoC and camera sensors. They will be available via Xiaomi's official website and popular e-commerce platforms...

Anil Ganti, 01 Aug 2023 13:26

Motorola offers the Moto G14 in two colour options. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G14 debuts with curious changes from Moto G13

Motorola has presented the Moto G14, a follow-up to January's Moto G13. The Moto G14 will be available first in India, where it starts at INR 9,999 (~US$122) with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2023 13:18

Fisker has been teasing the imminent announcement of its Ronin electric convertible GT car on Instagram. (Image source: Fisker)

Fisker Ronin convertible GT sports car launching on August 3 to take on Tesla Model S with 600 miles of range

Recent teasers posted by Fisker and its CEO indicate that the company will soon unveil its electric four-door GT sports car. The Fisker Ronin claims an impressive 966 km (600 miles), which puts it almost 200 miles (322 km) ahead o...

Julian van der Merwe, 01 Aug 2023 01:38

The Acer Predator XB273UZ combines a 1440p resolution with a 270 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Predator XB273UZ: New 27-inch gaming monitor arrives with 270 Hz refresh rate and bountiful USB hub

Acer has launched the Predator XB273UZ in Europe, where it is available for €649.99. The Acer Predator XB273UZ combines a 1440p and 270 Hz panel with a USB hub and plenty of video outputs. The gaming monitor has plenty of other fe...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2023 23:56

RedMagic Cyberbuds DAO hit international markets with ANC, LHDC 5.0 and RGB

The gaming brand RedMagic has announced that the TWS earbuds made to go with its top-end 8S Pro smartphone have just gone global. The Cyberbuds DAO boast some of the most cutting-edge specs available, conferred by their "flagship ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2023 22:30

The new Anbernic RG35XX officially supports dual boot into GarlicOS. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG35XX: New version of gaming handheld offered from US$57.99

Anbernic is selling the RG35XX with a dual-boot option. Available from US$57.99, the new Anbernic RG35XX supports GarlicOS courtesy of Black Seraph.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2023 21:13

The BPI-R3 Mini is a Wi-Fi 6-compatible router board that supports 5G connectivity. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi BPI-R3 Mini now orderable as new Wi-Fi 6 router board with 5G connectivity

The Banana Pi BPI-R3 Mini is a compact router board with 2G and 5G antennas. Compatible with OpenWRT, the BPI-R3 Mini supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, has 2 GB of DDR4 RAM, 8 GB of eMMC flash storage and a MediaTek MT7986 chipset.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2023 21:10

The new ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro combines an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU with 32 GB of RAM. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro debuts globally with powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, 32 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage

One-netbook now offers the regular ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU. Previously restricted to the EVA Limited Edition, the Ryzen 7 7840U features the Radeon 780M iGPU, Zen 4 CPU cores and is complemented by 32 GB of...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2023 19:16

POCO Pods bring Bluetooth 5.3-powered wireless audio with an IPX4 rating to India for under US$20

POCO's latest TWS earbuds have launched as the brand's first-gen Pods, which, as the name suggests, entails a close resemblance to certain Apple accessories. They come in completely different colors, however, and are rated to "fas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2023 17:23

Audi e-tron GT unleashes ~4-second 0-100km/h times and 800V charging on the Chinese market

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 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2023 17:15

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D brings 3D V-cache to mobile. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD launches 16C/32T Ryzen 9 7945HX3D APU: A Ryzen 9 7950HX3D for mobile with 128 MB L3 cache that makes its debut with the Asus Strix Scar 17 X3D

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, an...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Jul 2023 08:51

The Lenovo Tab P12 is available in Oat and Storm Grey finishes. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Tab P12 arrives as new Android 13 tablet from €399 with MediaTek Dimensity 7050

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 det...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2023 23:04

The Bedrock R7000 is available with a choice of two Zen 4 Phoenix APUs. (Image source: SolidRun)

SolidRun Bedrock R7000: New fanless mini-PCs introduced with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and Ryzen 7 7840HS options

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.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2023 20:27

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Golf Edition unveiled with software and design tweaks

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.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2023 18:38

The Ace 2 Pro will debut soon. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Ace 2 Pro officially slated to launch as first smartphone with next-gen cooling system

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-generat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2023 18:34

The Galaxy Z Flip5 rivals its modern rivals for cover screen real estate. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 arrives with design refinements and launch discounts

The Galaxy Z Flip5 is Samsung's latest attempt at a clamshell foldable. This time, the Galaxy Z Flip can close flush, eliminating the gap that existed with previous models. The Galaxy Z Flip5 also has a much more powerful processo...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2023 14:13

Samsung has unveiled three new high-end tablets at its Galaxy Unpacked event (image via Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: Flagship tablets unveiled with IP68 rating and AMOLED screens

Samsung's trio of high-end tablets are now official. The Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra all feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy SoC, expandable memory and support for 45 W fast charging. They come pre-lo...

Anil Ganti, 26 Jul 2023 14:03

Samsung will also offer the Galaxy Z Fold5 in more online exclusive colour options. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Z Fold5: Hands-on with Samsung's latest and greatest foldable smartphone

Samsung has now presented the Galaxy Z Fold5 globally, one of its latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy-powered smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold5 builds on the Galaxy Z Fold4 with minor but useful revisions, such as a new hinge desig...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2023 13:49

Samsung's Classic smartwatch design returns for the Galaxy Watch6 series. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series debuts with return of Classic model

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Watch6 series, which is orderable from today. Available in four sizes, the Galaxy Watch6 series marks the return of Classic styling, which was last seen on the Galaxy Watch4 Classic.

Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2023 13:12

Sony's A7C is an exceedingly capable compact camera, but it's been around for over three years, and looks to be getting two updates this year. (Image source: Sony)

Rumour | Sony to launch 66-MP A7C R alongside video-centric A7C II compact full-frame camera

Rumour has it that Sony is slated to release two new mirrorless cameras within the next two months. Along with an updated A7C II, expected to arrive with the A7 IV's 33-MP BSI CMOS sensor, Sony will allegedly also launch the A7C R...

Julian van der Merwe, 26 Jul 2023 04:25

The Retroid Pocket 2S has hall effect joysticks and suports Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket 2S arrives as new budget gaming handheld with hall effect joysticks in six launch colours

Retroid has released the Retroid Pocket 2S, a compact gaming handheld with a 3.5-inch display and a Unisoc Tiger T610 chipset. Available with 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM, the Retroid Pocket 2S also has hall effect joysticks, runs Android ...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jul 2023 23:12

Wanbo T2 Max (New) launches as tiny projector with upgraded brightness and AI Auto Focus

Wanbo's latest projector is in fact a re-boot of an earlier model that was designed to be as compact as possible while still offering an "HD" throw and in-built speakers. The "New" version of the T2 purports to have taken a step u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2023 20:05

The DJI Air 3 weighs 720 g and features a pair of 48 MP cameras. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Air 3 launches with various new features and improvements

The DJI Air 3 has arrived following months of speculation. Available from US$1,099 with an RC-N2 remote controller, the DJI Air 3 has a pair of 48 MP cameras and can last up to 46 minutes on a single charge, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 25 Jul 2023 18:13

Sony offers the WF-1000XM5 in black and silver colour options. (Image source: Sony)

Sony WF-1000XM5 launches to rave reviews with design and sound upgrades

Sony has now launched the WF-1000XM5, its latest pair of high-end earbuds. Available to order now, early reviews suggest the WF-1000XM5 is a worthy replacement for the ageing WF-1000XM4.

Alex Alderson, 25 Jul 2023 12:38

Get your loved ones to go outside by buying them an e-bike(?). (Source: Fiido)

Deal | Fiido X: New "Double the Ride, Double the Fun" event gives extra incentive to buy 2 e-bikes at once

The Fiido X is an "eye-catcher" of an e-bike with unique security features and a torque sensor. Now, its maker has announced an upcoming "meaningful" initiative that might help its fans get their friends or partners out onto an id...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2023 10:50

There's a new Micro Four Thirds flagship on the way, if rumours are to be believed. (Image source: Panasonic - edited)

Rumour | Upcoming Panasonic G9 II Micro Four Thirds camera to launch soon with hybrid AF technology

Rumour has it that Panasonic is just about ready to replace its flagship Lumix G9 Micro Four Thirds camera, with the updated compact camera allegedly inheriting some of the most impressive features of the full-frame Lumix S5 II. A...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Jul 2023 05:33

Oukitel RT6: A new rugged tablet with Android 13, a huge battery and a detachable kickstand

Oukitel touts its new RT6 as its "most powerful" rugged Android tablet yet. Its 10.1-inch display is sustained by a battery with a capacity as large as some power banks out there, rated to stay on for no less than 2,250 hours on s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2023 17:53

Blackview N6000 rugged smartphone (Source: Blackview)

Deal | 4.3-inch Blackview N6000 rugged smartphone goes on sale starting at US$149.99

One week after being unveiled, the 4.3-inch Blackview N6000 is now launching globally for US$149.99. After the first 200 units, the price will go up by US$10. This rugged phone that runs Android 13-based DokeOS 3.1 is powered by t...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Jul 2023 13:16

Vivo holds a 2023 Imaging Festival. (Source: Vivo)

Rumor | Vivo X100 series will launch as ground-breaking "4K Cinematic Portrait Video" smartphones

Vivo has announced its latest, third-generation custom-designed ISP for the next generation of its premium smartphones. The V3 chip is touted to bring "4K Cinematic Portrait Video" to Android devices for the first time. The X100 a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2023 17:21

Legion Y34w debuts to bring a new 165Hz mini-LED external display option to 2023 gaming

The Legion Y34w has just become the latest Lenovo gaming monitor on that OEM's native market. It is touted to deliver immersion at its best with a WQHD resolution stretched across up-to-date mini-LED technology in the 21:9 aspect-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2023 19:45

The new Y9000X. (Source: Lenovo Legion via Weibo)

Lenovo Legion Y9000X (2023) upgrades to Raptor Lake silicon, up to RTX 4070 graphics and a PureSight Pro display

Lenovo's latest Legion-brand product event has introduced a new version of the Y9000X laptop to the Chinese market. It has become a lighter and slimmer PC, if anything, in this generation, yet still boasts gaming credentials such ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2023 19:01

Lenovo Legion Y700 2023 launches touted as an even more portable, powerful tablet for gamers

Lenovo has made its second-gen Android gaming tablet official today (July 22, 2023). The 2023 version of the Y700 comes in two colors and three different RAM/storage SKUs, which may be just part of what helps the new version blow ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2023 18:24

ArtraLabs's NONIKKOR 24 mm f/1.7 lenses will feature the same retro design and manual focus as the previous 35 mm versions. (Image source: Plastic Photo on YouTube / ArtraLab - edited)

ArtraLab teases fast NONIKKOR 24 mm f/1.7 retro pancake lenses for Nikon Z-mount and Micro Four Thirds camera systems

Hong Kong-based ArtraLab has revealed that it will soon be expanding its handsome, retro-themed NONIKKOR lens line-up with a 24 mm f/1.7 pancake lens for both Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z-mount cameras. The YouTube video that mak...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jul 2023 07:41

The new PS5 Limited Edition. (Source: Sony)

PlayStation 5: New Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition snares a pre-order date

Sony and Insomniac Games have collaborated on a new Limited Edition Bundle of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) based on the next blockbuster from the latter: Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This version of the console comes with an exclusive new pa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2023 20:06

The Lesus TX 550h gives us a good idea of what its electric counterpart will look like when it launches. (Image source: Lexus on YouTube)

Toyota trademark hints at upcoming Lexus luxury 3-row electric SUV to compete with Kia EV9

Toyota has applied for new trademarks in the European Union Intellectual Property Office, and the naming scheme indicates that the trademarks may be related to at least one upcoming electric Lexus three-row SUV. If the new electri...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jul 2023 23:52

The Beats Studio Pro go live. (Source: Apple)

Beats Studio Pro launch as the latest premium Apple headphones that work for non-Apple users too

Apple has introduced the Beats Studio Pro as its latest headphones. They are rated for "Class 1" Bluetooth - yet are also rated to support "lossless" audio thanks to its DAC for wired connections - which are done via USB type-C ra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2023 17:44

Nubia Z50S Pro is touted to go beyond 1-inch mobile photography on launch

Nubia has now officially updated its 2023 Z50 Android flagship smartphone series with a new variant based on the upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Edition SoC. The Z50S Pro is also backed to rival other top-end mobile devices wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2023 16:49

A tricked-out version of Nissan's Ariya EV is being used in an icy Pole to Pole expedition. (Image source: NIssan)

Nissan Ariya EV to be first Japanese EV to use Tesla Superchargers and NACS port as Nissan moves to adopt Tesla hardware in future EVs

Nissan is the latest electric vehicle manufacturer to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard hardware. Just like other manufacturers that have made the switch, Nissan will ship NACS-to-CCS adaptors in 2024, and all electri...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jul 2023 07:23

The DJI OSMO Action 4 will be unveiled on July 25 and should serve as a worthy incremental upgrade to the existing Action 3. (Image source: DJI / @camerainsider on Twitter - edited)

DJI OSMO Action 4 specs leak ahead of July 25 release, indicating larger sensor and 4K 120 FPS video repeat

Alleged specifications for the next update to DJI's GoPro-killer OSMO Action camera have leaked on Twitter, and the spec sheet indicates an incremental, but not insignificant, update to the affordable action camera's hardware. 4K ...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jul 2023 03:07

Much of Tesla's competitive advantage comes from its advanced automated driving features. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla announces Full Self-Driving third-party licensing plans and confirms one-time FSD subscription transfer

In a surprising move, Tesla has announced that it plans to license its Full Self-Driving hardware and software to other electric vehicle manufacturers, adding that the company is already in talks with one other OEM to include FSD ...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jul 2023 01:45

Tesla shared images of the Cybertruck undergoing some exciting off-road testing. (Image source: Tesla on Twitter)

Tesla teases Cybertruck 6-ft bed, compact size, and rugged testing in latest investor relations update

Tesla has given us a sneak peek at the dimensions of the Cybertruck during the company's latest investor update, confirming a six-foot bed and a more compact body than any other full-sized double-cab pickup truck on the market. Th...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jul 2023 23:59