Jensen Huang received compensation for his role as Nvidia president and CEO totaling US$21.356 million for Fiscal 2023. Astonishingly, the executive could have actually earned almost US$25 million if Team Green had met all its sales targets for the year. However, a “tough 2022” meant that Huang had to settle for a few dollars less.

Believe it or not, but HTC still has some skin in the smartphone game. The company has taken to its Twitter account to tease the previously leaked U23 Pro 5G, which is set to be unveiled on May 18. The new smartphone is a mid-range device, but it looks to be linked in some way to HTC's VR efforts with Viverse branding included as part of the announcement.

With Apple's rumored "Reality Pro" MR headset unveiling just around the corner, it has surfaced that Apple has registered a new trademark for "xrOS". The unveiling of the headset and its new operating system is expected to take place at Apple's WWDC 2023 event coming next month, where developers will be able to get their hands on the device for the first time and begin conceiving of new apps they can create for it.

Oppo has shuttered its custom silicon team, according to a Chinese news report. The news is said to have come as a shock to employees with the team continuing to advertise for new staff as recently as the past two weeks. Oppo had been developing custom MariSilicon image signal processors (ISPs) for its devices in an attempt to differentiate their phones from the competition, however it appears the company's management no longer believes the added cost is warranted.

A sign of the times, Volvo's Polestar performance division has announced that it has cut production targets by 20,000 units for the 2023 model year, while production for the Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 electric vehicles are both delayed to the first half of 2024. Volvo has also announced a 10% reduction in jobs in an effort to cut costs, despite 25% growth in the global EV market in Q1 of 2023.

The Pro1 neck fan is comfortable to wear and it can last for several hours on a full charge, but be prepared for some audible fan noise on higher settings. The model is currently on sale for $78 USD after applying the coupon code at checkout.

Owners of old Model S and Model X electric vehicles have filed a lawsuit in San Francisco over claims that forced software updates have had negative effects on the performance of the batteries in their vehicles. The updates in question allegedly cut the range on several older Tesla units by up to 20%, causing some to seek out expensive battery replacements. Other owners turned to third parties to restore the original battery range, presumably by flashing an older firmware onto the vehicle's computer.

Tesla is nearing a production run of its new 2023 Model 3 facelift with more streamlined headlights and bumper design as well as a more minimalistic interior. It has applied for taking out some of the present Fremont production lines, indicating that the new Highland refresh launch may be fast approaching.

A relatively small but certainly welcome 7% discount makes the Acer Nitro 16 configuration with an RTX 4070 a reasonable choice for impatient gamers who cannot wait for the inevitable price drops that these 2023 gaming laptops will eventually experience.

The Panasonic Lumix GH6 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera has become a favourite for video producers and hybrid photographers that need something small and powerful. With five-axis IBIS, 10-bit 4K video recording, and an abundance of lightweight, quality lenses, it's easy to see why the GH6 makes for such an attractive all-round camera — especially at US$1,697.99 on Amazon and B&H Photo.

The spacious 2.5-inch SATA SSD from the reputable American storage specialist is slowly approaching the US$200 price mark as Best Buy has reintroduced the steepest discount thus far for the 4TB variant of the popular Crucial MX500.

FriendlyELEC is now selling the NanoPC-T6, its latest single-board computer. The NanoPC-T6 features the Rockchip RK3588, which FriendlyELEC complements with 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM. The FriendlyELEC NanoPC-T6 is available from US$100 with plenty of ports and expansion options.

Amazon US has taken US$450 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 in a new deal. Bringing the foldable down to as little as US$1,349.99, the deal also takes US$450 off 512 GB variants.

DJI has announced another drone-related launch event. Billed as a 'flagship upgrade', the new drone is likely a successor to the Matrice 300 RTK that DJI revealed in 2020.

Ford has launched the E-Tourneo Courier, pitching it as a "multi-activity vehicle" with "distinctive SUV-inspired looks." The E-Tourneo Courier is a five-seater minivan with a 100 kW front-wheel-drive electric motor and DC fast charging. Ford's new electric SUV-minivan will be available from 2024 in Europe, but there's no word yet on US availability.

Motorola will soon release the Razr 40 Ultra, getting the jump on Samsung with its upcoming Galaxy Z Flip5. Motorola is only a few weeks away from releasing the Razr 40 Ultra, ahead of which a high-profile leaker has published numerous press shots online showcasing the device in all its expected launch colours.

Huawei has released a new firmware update for the global versions of the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro. While firmware version 3.0.0.159 does not introduce any new features to the Watch 3 series, Huawei has patched a vulnerability that circumvented the Bluetooth pairing process.

VideoCardz claims to have obtained more information about the forthcoming GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Purportedly, NVIDIA plans to bring an abundance of VRAM to its next mid-range graphics card, which will also be joined with a TGP bump.

The Kia EV6 GT has come out on top in a race comparing it to some of its high-performance contemporaries, including the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and ICE BMW M4X Competition. The ~US$62,000 Kia EV6 GT managed to outperform all of its competition, consistently reaching 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds. The EV6 GT seems to be a good alternative to the notably absent Tesla Model Y Performance, claims a 0-60 times of just 3.5 seconds.

The wearables OEM Mobvoi has just announced that "something BIG is coming", in the form of its next-gen TicWatch Pro 5 flagship. The new wearable has yet to be hyped in terms of its specs, although its initial trailer seems to confirm a rumored major design update. In the meantime, it is up for grabs as a prize in an official social media-based giveaway.

A new leak says that the Zen 5-based Ryzen 8000 series of desktop processors will max out at 16 cores. Their max TDP and L1/L2/L3 caches will also be identical to their Zen 4 counterparts. AMD could launch them sometime in H2 2024 or early 2025.

Qualcomm will launch its next-gen flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, at the tail end of the year. More performance numbers for the chipset have now leaked, indicating a 25% more powerful GPU and likely a similar number on the CPU end.

Garmin is on the verge of releasing new Fenix 7 series models with 'Pro' monikers. Based on an extensive leak, Garmin will introduce the Fenix 7 Pro, Fenix 7S Pro and Fenix 7X Pro within the next few weeks, all with Solar and Sapphire Solar variants.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 is already touted as the most potentially practical of its Android clamshell foldable smartphone series yet ahead of its release. Now, it is believed to become more productivity-friendly still by acquiring support for Samsung DeX at last. The feature, currently found on flagships such as the Galaxy S23 Ultra, allows a mobile device to act more like a PC when connected to a monitor.

The Fengmi R1c Nano ultra short throw laser projector has been launched in China. The gadget has a 0.23:1 throw ratio and delivers up to 1,050 ANSI lumens brightness. Features of the 1080p projector include voice commands, Mijia smart home integration and two built-in speakers.

The launch dates and pricing of the Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 and 700S electric mountain bikes have been announced. The bikes, announced in October, feature a 70 Nm motor and 630 Wh battery, with the 700S having a full suspension system. The first new model will arrive later this month, with prices starting from €2,499 (~US$2,719).

Google and iFixit announced a partnership to make replacement parts and tools for nearly every Pixel phone available. Furthermore, they are sold in a variety of markets worldwide - luckily for Australia-based teardown vlogger Hugh Jeffreys. The YouTuber tested the collaboration out on a broken Pixel 7 Pro.

A new leak has showcased the Epix 2 Pro series, which Garmin is expected to release within a few weeks. Building on earlier rumours, the leak confirms that the Epix 2 Pro series will be available in three sizes and with dedicated sapphire glass variants. The Epix 2 Pro series is rumoured to start at €900, €50 less than was previously assumed.

An update for the IKEA Home smart app has revealed that a new RODRET wireless dimmer is coming. The gadget will allow you to control up to ten smart lights simultaneously with various controls. Plus, a Declaration of Conformity suggests that the RODRET range will also include a smart blind/curtain remote and shortcut button gadget.

Asus' latest Android gaming flagship smartphone builds on the most advanced and unusual features of its most premium forebears, an in-built AeroActive cooling portal included. However, none of that prevented the 6 Pro's JerryRigEverything bend-test fail. Can its 2023 counterpart do any better?

According to a renowned leaker, Garmin is only a few weeks away from refreshing its golf smartwatch offering. Soon, the company will introduce the Approach S70, a successor to the Approach S62 that will come in two sizes and multiple colourways.

The VANKYO Leisure 470 Roku projector kit has been launched in the US. The product combines the VANKYO 720p projector with a Roku Express streaming player, providing access to many streaming platforms and Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa voice commands. Plus, the compact gadget has a built-in speaker and support for wireless screen mirroring.

Fengmi has launched the R1c ultra short throw laser projector in China. You can use the 1080p device to throw images up to 200-in (~508 cm) wide with up to 850 CIVA lumens or 1,400 ANSI lumens brightness. Features include voice controls, Xiaomi Mijia smart home integration and built-in speakers.

AURZEN has revealed the Boom projector, launching in the US this summer. The cheaper model has a 1080p resolution and up to 450 ANSI lumens brightness. Plus, the device has automatic keystone correction and screen alignment tools, with an integrated 34W speaker system compatible with Dolby Audio.

MediaTek is reportedly developing a new SoC with four Cortex-X4 and four Cortex-A720 cores. It is manufactured on TSMC's N4P node and could compete with next-gen laptop offerings from Apple and Qualcomm.

XGIMI has launched a pre-sale event for its 100-in Soft Light Art TV MIRA in China. The laser TV uses Dual Light technology in its ultra-short throw projector with a 0.21:1 throw ratio. Other features include an “Art Frame” display, 2.1 channel Harman Kardon sound system and voice commands.

Nubia is expected to break into the foldable smartphone market by the end of 2023. The device is thought to launch as a successor to the current Z50 Ultra Android flagship, albeit with a much larger main display and - naturally - a completely different build. However, there are already hints that the brand has no intention of following the biggest flexible-display trends with its first-gen offering.

Thanks to two stackable coupon codes, the well-equipped 14-inch convertible with a Core i5-1240P and 16GB of RAM has now dropped below the US$1,000 threshold, which arguably turns the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga into a pretty good bargain.

Apple is projected to launch new MacBooks and possibly top-end iPads with a new chip called the M3 Pro soon. Now, it is slated to arrive with 20% more cores and 12.5% more graphics compared to its predecessor. That might sound like an iterative upgrade - then again, there may also be 12.5% more onboard memory, at least.

Realme is currently previewing its new Narzo N53 ahead of its debut as the brand's next Amazon Special in India. The Android smartphone bears a striking resemblance to a flagship iPhone in its new teasers, thanks to a suspiciously familiar camera hump design housing a 50MP main shooter. The N53 also boasts a new "California Sunshine" design with slim edges and a 5,000mAh battery thus far.

The Vietnamese auto company VinFast has announced that all stock of its new VF8 all-electric SUV for sale in the US has now landed in its new market. They come in 2 Eco and Plus SKUs, rated for up to 293 miles of (WLTP) range per charge and 402 horsepower respectively. They will start at just under and over US$50,000 respectively, with additional leasing options.

Samsung has pegged electric vehicles and their batteries as the next growth engine for the company, and may have wiggled into Tesla's supply chain with the Cybertruck's high-res camera set. Samsung's chairman Lee reportedly met with Elon Musk at its semiconductor research center in Silicon Valley last Wednesday.

A new leak says the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 will feature an eight-core CPU with a 2+4+2 layout, complete with two Cortex-X4 high-performance cores. It will be manufactured on TSMC's N4P node and launched sometime in October.