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Nikon's Z 8 full-frame mirrorless camera is a great alternative to the expensive Z 9 flagship. (Image source: Nikon)

Nikon launches full frame Z 8 as a smaller, cheaper Z9 hybrid mirrorless camera that ditches the mechanical shutter entirely

Nikon has released the Z 8, pitching it as the spiritual successor to the D850. The Z 8 takes a lot of what makes the Z 9 flagship a great camera, packs it into a 30% more compact form factor, and cuts the price by US$1,500. Pre-o...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 May 2023 19:19

The Mate X3 comes in one configuration in the UK and the Eurozone. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Huawei Mate X3: Company confirms European pricing north of €2,000 for Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Fold5 rival

Huawei has confirmed European pricing for the Mate X3, the company's flagship foldable. Arguably more advanced than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, the Mate X3 has a high price to match.

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2023 18:21

The 11 series' new design. (Source: Realme)

Realme 11 Pro Plus packs a 200MP main camera, 12GB of RAM and Android 13 for less than US$300

Realme has unleashed the 11 Pro Plus to push 200MP main cameras even further into the mainstream today (May 10, 2023). It has been joined by vanilla 11 and 11 Pro siblings with the same new camera-ring design, Realme UI 4 based on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2023 16:09

MediaTek has announced its newest flagship SoC for smartphones (image via MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ unveiled with marginally higher CPU and GPU clocks

MediaTek has officially unveiled its flagship Dimensity 9200+ chipset with faster Cortex-X3/Cortex-A715 cores and a 17% faster Arm Immortalis G715 GPU.

Anil Ganti, 10 May 2023 16:06

The Dell UltraSharp U3224KB 6K monitor is now available worldwide. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell UltraSharp U3224KB 6K monitor with integrated 4K webcam is now available for US$3,200

The Dell UltraSharp U3224KB 6K monitor, first announced during CES 2023, is now available for US$3,200. The UltraSharp U3224KB is built with collaboration in mind and comes with an integrated 4K HDR webcam, auto KVM, and a good nu...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 May 2023 15:27

The Watch 4 series comes in regular and Pro flavours. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Huawei Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro debut with design upgrades, ECG capabilities and skin temperature sensors

Huawei has introduced the Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro, its latest flagship smartwatches. Both feature several exciting features, including a dive mode, fall detection and premium designs. Both have premium launch prices to match their...

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2023 14:19

The UltraSharp 38 (U3824DW) will be available first in North America before reaching other markets. (Image source: Dell)

Dell UltraSharp 38 U3824DW debuts with IPS Black technology and USB Type-C hub

Dell has showcased the UltraSharp 38 (U3824DW), a 37.5-inch curved monitor with an IPS Black panel. The monitor also has numerous ports, with 9 USB ports of various standards and three video outputs.

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2023 12:58

The Renault 5 prototype has received a significant upgrade in the looks department. (Image source: Alpine)

Alpine announces wacky A290_ß electric hot hatch with Renault 5 EV underpinnings as the first vehicle in the marque's electric future

Alpine has shared details about its A290_ẞ (A290_beta) compact hot hatch that is set to launch in 2024 and compete with the likes of the Golf GTI, Abarth 500e, and Mini Cooper SE. The A290_ẞ is a dual-motor front-wheel-drive sport...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 May 2023 01:35

The Fisker Ocean's 707 km (440 miles) range might make it a worthy overland rig. (Image source: Fisker on Twitter)

Fisker announces off-road-ready Force E package for Ocean, turning the tame electric SUV into an aggressive 4x4 monster

Fisker's Ocean crossover has received a major makeover thanks to 33-inch wheels, a suspension upgrade, and underbody protection for improved off-road performance. The package will be available for any all-wheel-drive Ocean SUVs by...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 May 2023 00:19

FREEDARE promotes its upcoming Indiegogo campaign. (Source: FREEDARE)

Update | FREEDARE "smart" fat-tire e-bike set for May 2023 Indiegogo launch

FREEDARE has announced that it will bring its new option in electrified mobility to Indiegogo later in May 2023. The start-up describes it as "the world's first smart fat tire e-bike", which seems to mean the multi-terrain IP5X tw...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2023 22:25

The Powkiddy X55 joins the company's ranks alongside the X28. (Image source: Powkiddy)

Powkiddy X55 arrives officially from US$89.99 with Rockchip RK3566 SoC

Powkiddy is now selling its X55 gaming handheld directly. While a third-party retailer priced the Powkiddy X55 at just under US$150, Powkiddy has listed the same device for over 40% less.

Alex Alderson, 09 May 2023 20:31

The POCO F5 series starts with regular and Pro models. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro pricing following global showcases

Xiaomi has now revealed full pricing for the POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro, global versions of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Redmi K60, respectively. Thus, both models should deliver excellent performance, as well as comparable camera har...

Alex Alderson, 09 May 2023 20:27

The new Voigtlander NOKTON 55 mm SLIIs lens looks like it was ripped right off a 1980s SLR camera. (Image source: Cosina)

Cosina launches classic-inspired Voigtlander NOKTON 55 mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens for Nikon F-mount with sales commencing on May 16

The US$799 Voigtlander NOKTON 55 mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens that was announced back in February has finally been properly unveiled and is available for pre-order. The Nikon F-mount lens is just the latest in a long line of vintage-inspir...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 May 2023 20:24

Tecno Camon 20 Premier introduces unique "Masterful Aesthetic" and Dimensity 8050 SoC to the Android market

Tecno has now confirmed a switch to a pointedly distinctive rear camera housing in its latest Camon-series smartphones. It houses a combination of 64MP and 2MP shooters in the new 20, 20 Pro and 20 Pro 5G variants, only upgrading ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2023 19:37

Much of the DTRe Stella's marketing is centred around its off-road capabilities. (Image source: Instagram)

Trevor Motorcycles's 11 kW street legal DTRe Stella flat tracker e-bike is now available in Europe for €14,495

The DTRe Stella electric flat-tracker motorcycle features an 11 kW motor and is available as both a street version with all the necessary road-going equipment and a stripped-back, dirt-ready version for weekend fun. A 3 kW externa...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 May 2023 19:04

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v: Affordable Workstation ThinkPad receives 16:10 redesign

P16v instead of P15v: One of the last ThinkPad models that still used 16:9 models makes the transition to 16:10. Part of this transition is a completely new design. The new ThinkPad P16v looks very similar to the ThinkPad P16, wit...

Benjamin Herzig, 09 May 2023 16:40

Huawei offers the P60 Pro globally in two colour options. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei P60 Pro debuts globally for over €1,000

Huawei has launched the P60 Pro globally. While the smartphone packs plenty of flagship hardware, it has a high starting price. Specifically, Huawei has priced the P60 Pro at €1,199 with 256 GB of storage, or €1,399 if you want a ...

Alex Alderson, 09 May 2023 16:00

Lenovo updates workstations with Ada GPUs: ThinkPad P1 Gen 6, ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 and P14s Gen 4 / P16s Gen 2

Lenovo is releasing an updated 2023 workstation portfolio. While the T series based P14s and P16s receive a upgrade to the Ampere based RTX A500, ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 and P16 Gen 2 will feature Ada Lovelace chips. Apart from the new ...

Benjamin Herzig, 09 May 2023 15:12

8x the capacity of current 2D DRAM chips (Image Source: Neo Semiconductor)

Neo Semiconductor launches 3D X-DRAM, world's first 3D NAND-like RAM chips with 128 Gb capacity

Leveraging the mature 3D NAND processes that are used in today's most advanced SSD storage devices, Neo Semiconductor's 3D X-DRAM technology can offer 128 Gb capacity per chip, which is 8x the capacity of current DDR5 2D DRAM solu...

Bogdan Solca, 09 May 2023 13:03

The NONIKKOR-MC 35 mm lenses are affordable vintage-style lenses for manual photography enthusiasts. (Image source: ArtraLab)

ArtraLab releases fast NONIKKOR-MC 35 mm full-frame lens with retro flair

ArtraLab has announced the NONIKKOR-MC f/1.4 35 mm full-frame lens for three popular lens mounts. The NONIKKOR-MC comes in two flavours inspired by the Nikkor 35 mm designs from the 1960's and 1980's. Retro camera and lens designs...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 May 2023 02:20

The Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 gets silently upgraded to Intel Raptor Lake options up to the Core i7-1370P. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 gets minor refresh with new Intel 13th gen Raptor Lake options, Core i7-1360P SKU starts from US$1,399

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 Cor...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 May 2023 21:51

Google is expected to replace the Pixel Watch, pictured, this autumn. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Next-generation Pixel Watch rumours emerge as one of two Google smartwatch release this year

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...

Alex Alderson, 08 May 2023 11:52

The all-electric Ocean SUV is Fisker's only production model so far. (Image source: Fisker)

Fisker delivers first Ocean EV as the company hustles to meet 42,400 unit target for 2023

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 vehicl...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 May 2023 20:00

The new AR bracelet reference design, with a pair of Goertek glasses. (Source: Goertek)

Goertek unveils a reference design for the AR-compatible smartwatch of the future

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 device...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2023 16:40

Along with the technical details, Mini also released some images of the Cooper SE in camoflauge. (Image source: Mini)

2024 electric Mini Cooper gets drastic range improvements thanks to redesign

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...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 May 2023 02:57

Tesla's newly announced Track Package comes with a set of neat forged aluminium wheels and carbon ceramic brakes. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla teases 200 mph+ Model S Plaid Track Package with ceramic brakes for US$20,000 releasing later in 2023

A new Twitter teaser from Tesla shows the Model S Plaid ripping around a track, reaching speeds in excess of 200 mph. The Model S Plaid launched with a top speed of 163 mph that was later upped to 175 mph via the addition of Track...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 May 2023 01:42

The AWD Tesla Model 3 Long Range is available to order once more. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla re-releases Long Range Model 3 AWD in the US with surprising range changes and awkward pricing

Tesla has re-introduced the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Model 3 Long Range on the US design page. Changes to the vehicle's rated range and pricing make for a confusing package that makes the Model Y look particularly good.

Julian van der Merwe, 04 May 2023 22:12

May the passkey be with you(?). (Source: Google)

Passkeys for Google Accounts roll out as "stronger" alternatives to passwords

Google has heralded "a major step" toward a future in which the password is obsolete with a new Account option sign-in option. They enable the user to generate a passkey instead of setting a password, and link it to their stored b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2023 19:19

Ulefone Note 16 Pro is on the way with Android 13 and "16GB" of RAM for under US$200

The Note 16 Pro's unique selling point on its launch preview is that it is a Ulefone device with an up-to-date version of Android out of the box. The new smartphone also boasts a 50MP main camera, a more-or-less modern "ultra-thin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2023 18:34

The Edge 40 should eventually be available in four colours. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Edge 40 launches as new 'flagship killer' with 144 Hz display

Motorola has presented the Edge 40, its latest upper mid-range smartphone. Arriving as a cheaper option to the Edge 40 Pro, the Edge 40 has a 144 Hz display, a Dimensity 8020 chipset and supports 68 W fast charging, among other fe...

Alex Alderson, 04 May 2023 16:05

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra Limited Edition brings a splash of colour to an otherwise subdued smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 Ultra Limited Edition: New colour options arrive inspired by Leica M series cameras

Xiaomi has expanded the colour options in which it sells the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Previously, Xiaomi sold its premier smartphone in muted options, but the Xiaomi 13 Ultra Limited Edition rectifies this with Cabernet Orange, Ginkgo Yel...

Alex Alderson, 04 May 2023 15:01

It may be a matter of weeks before Huawei replaces the Watch 3 Pro, pictured. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei rumoured to have substantial launch event planned with MateBook X Pro and Watch 4 releases

Reportedly, Huawei plans to host a big launch event later this month. According to the same leaker, Huawei will use the event to showcase the long-awaited Watch 4 series, as well as various laptops like a 2023 refresh of the MateB...

Alex Alderson, 03 May 2023 19:25

The Nokia XR21 comes in two colours, both with textured finishes. (Image source: HMD Global)

Nokia XR21 launches with Nokia 3310 ruggedness for the smartphone generation

HMD Global has introduced the Nokia XR21, a rugged smartphone that it claims is as robust as halcyon Nokia phones. The Nokia XR21 is billed as also delivering up to 2 days of battery life, with a few modern features thrown in too.

Alex Alderson, 03 May 2023 19:20

Panasonic RZ-B310W and RZ-B110W TWS earbuds launch with XBS bass tech and ErgoFit design

Panasonic has unveiled 2 new pairs of TWS earbuds, both of which have the brand's ErgoFit build for comfort, in-house XBS "extra bass" enhancements and Bluetooth 5.3. The RZ-B310Ws are equipped with (hybrid) active noise cancellat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2023 18:56

The Redmi Note 12R Pro comes in three colourways and utilises a modern Snapdragon chipset. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro launches with 1,200 nit AMOLED display and 12 GB RAM

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 12R Pro, its latest mid-range smartphone sold under the Redmi Note 12 series. The Redmi Note 12R Pro features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and an AMOLED display ...

Alex Alderson, 03 May 2023 18:17

AMD has unveiled four new low-power processors for laptops (image via AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7040U series of laptop processors now official with a Radeon 780M iGPU

AMD has unveiled four new laptop processors, the Ryzen 7 7840U, Ryzen 5 7640U, Ryzen 5 7540U and Ryzen 3 7440U. All four SKUs have a TDP of 15-30 Watts and come with a new RDNA3-based iGPU.

Anil Ganti, 03 May 2023 15:13

Moto Watch 70 and 200 launch as Motorola's latest smartwatches

Motorola has made its latest smartwatches official today. The Moto Watch 70 and Moto Watch 200 both have a form-factor most like the Apple Watch, although only one has an AMOLED display and an SpO2 sensor. The higher-end model als...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 May 2023 23:33

Motorola launches a 2023 flagship smartphone in the US that charges slower than in other regions

Motorola has confirmed that it has brought the "endless possibilities" of its newest top-end, 165Hz display flagship Android smartphone to the North American market as the Edge+ 2023. However, it seems the brand's fastest 125W cha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 May 2023 22:31

Motorola has launched the Moto G 5G in two colours. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G 5G receives 2023 refresh with US$249.99 launch price

Motorola has refreshed the Moto G 5G, which it now offers with the Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The Moto G 5G 2023 also has a 6.5-inch and 120 Hz display, a 48 MP primary camera and Android 13, among other features...

Alex Alderson, 02 May 2023 17:50

Motorola offers the Moto G Stylus 2023 in Glam Pink and Midnight Blue colourways. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2023 debuts in Glam Pink and Midnight Blue colourways

Motorola has presented the Moto G Stylus 2023, which it will begin selling later this week in the US. The handset offers a 90 Hz display, an entry-level MediaTek Helio chipset and a 50 MP primary camera for US$199.99, as well as a...

Alex Alderson, 02 May 2023 17:48

Updated Sony BRAVIA XR TVs are about to hit the US. (Source: Sony)

Sony BRAVIA XR (2023) TV prices and release dates for the US and Canada are unveiled

Sony has announced pricing and availability for the new BRAVIA XR TVs that are coming to the North American market. They will come in OLED, mini LED or Full Array LED varieties, all of which be 4K HDR, will run Google TV and have ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2023 19:13

The AOKZOE A1 Pro is backable on Indiegogo in two colours. (Image source: AOKZOE)

AOKZOE A1 Pro launches as first AMD Ryzen 7 7840U gaming handheld

AOKZOE has started selling the A1 Pro with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U. Available with a 1200p display, a 65 Wh battery and up to 64 GB of RAM, the AOKZOE A1 Pro is one of the most powerful gaming handhelds announced to date. The AOKZOE...

Alex Alderson, 01 May 2023 18:31

Dough Spectrum OLED released with a pre-order deal

Dough asserts that the latest version of its Spectrum monitor delivers "unbeatable gaming performance" thanks to its OLED panel. The 27-inch display also has an advanced refresh rate and dual HDMI 2.1a ports. It has now been relea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2023 22:13

Honor Pad V8 debuts with new Dimensity 8020 SoC

Honor's latest tablet lacks the top-end 144Hz display refresh rate of its Pro counterpart - however, the Pad V8 does boast a new MediaTek processor for its 2.5K 11-inch screen. It also benefits from a large battery and speakers bo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2023 17:56

Nikon is generating a lot of hype for a new product set to launch on May 10 at 8 AM EST. (Image source: Nikon USA - edited)

Likely Nikon Z8 release date announced in teaser for upcoming online launch event

Just recently, Nikon sneakily posted a countdown timer for an online launch event on a number of its homepages. Speculation and cleverly-hidden details point to the potential launch of the Z8. The full-frame Nikon Z8, pitched as a...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Apr 2023 21:59

MG Comet debuts in India as a sub-US$10,000 electric vehicle

MG has continued its foray into the EV space with the Comet, a car that aims to "keep it real" with a build and specs to match its relatively tiny price-tag. The 2-door vehicle supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but lacks am...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2023 21:50

Anycubic Photon Mono 2 launches as an upgraded 3D resin printer for beginners

Anycubic touts its latest release as an ideal gateway into the "world of 3D resin printing". The Photon Mono 2 has debuted as a "significant" upgrade over its predecessor in terms of the potential detail and size of its final prod...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2023 18:55

The Roborock S8 Plus and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra are available in multiple markets. (Image source: Roborock)

Roborock S8 Plus and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra launch as new high-end robot vacuum cleaners

Roborock has finally started selling S8 Plus and S8 Pro Ultra vacuum cleaners, months after introducing the pair at CES 2023. Unsurprisingly, the S8 Pro Ultra has more bells and whistles than the S8 Plus. However, both robot vacuu...

Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2023 17:29

An official 11-series design teaser. (Source: Realme)

Realme 11 series with 200MP camera flagship set for May 2023 launch

The Realme 11 line is now officially backed to finally make its series' dream of leading the mid-range Android smartphone segment with truly premium cameras a reality in 2023. The new devices' rumor of a top-end model styled along...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2023 18:58

The Gram SuperSlim debuted earlier this year as the Gram UltraSlim. (Image source: LG)

LG Gram SuperSlim: LG's thinnest laptop launches with OLED display and 12-core processor

LG has started selling the Gram SuperSlim, a 15.6-inch laptop with an OLED display and a lightweight build. The LG Gram SuperSlim also combines an Intel Core i7-1360P processor with a 60 Wh battery, which can be recharged through ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2023 15:00