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The MateBook X Pro 2023. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X Pro and 16s upgrade to 13th-gen Intel processors in their latest iteration

Huawei has announced that its 3:2 aspect-ratio flagship laptop has a new 2023 version, as does the 2.5K display MateBook 16s. Both Windows 11 PCs owe their new suffix to new Raptor Lake processors, if not much else. Then again, th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2023 22:46

Mobvoi is still not ready to release Wear OS 3 yet. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Mobvoi comments on Wear OS 3 availability and beta testing for TicWatch E3 and TicWatch Pro 3 smartwatches

Mobvoi has now provided some clarity about the state of Wear OS 3 across its TicWatch smartwatch series. While the company hoped to start rolling out the OS update last summer, it is only now getting around to commencing Wear OS 3...

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2023 20:16

The Galaxy S23 series is set to receive another camera-focused software update soon. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms new camera features headed to Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ulrt with next firmware update

Samsung has detailed more camera refinements for the Galaxy S23 series, which will be headed to all models. Apparently, the option of choosing 2x portrait zoom will soon return, as will fixes for issues viewing HDR shots in the st...

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2023 16:41

Samsung has teased another new feature headed to One UI 5 Watch. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung to bring passive irregular heart rate detection to Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch6 series

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Watch6 series will be its first smartwatch capable of warning people of an irregular heart rate without manually performing an electrocardiogram (ECG). The company hopes to bring the same func...

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2023 16:27

Beta Version 13.16 focuses on resolving outstanding bugs. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings bug fixes to Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series smartwatches via new beta update

Garmin has published Beta Version 13.16 for Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series smartwatches, a week after debuting its predecessor. Beta Version 13.16 should fix several outstanding bugs and updates translations...

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2023 14:23

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

Qualcomm prepares to absorb Autotalks for improved safety in next-gen cars

Qualcomm has announced that it intends to augment its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology by acquiring the company Autotalks, a company with "expertise" in the same area. The chip-maker intends to enhance its Snapdragon Digita...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2023 21:23

Could the iQOO Pad look like this? (Source: Vivo)

iQOO Pad tipped to launch as Dimensity 9000 Plus-powered, 144Hz display tablet

iQOO's supposedly inaugural Pad is also now tipped to launch as an Android tablet with the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus (or 9000+) SoC. The platform might give the first-gen slate an edge over its potential rivals from OnePlus or ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2023 15:58

A new HTC smartphone? (Source: PTT.cc via Abhishek Yadav)

HTC "U23 Pro 5G" with 108MP main camera, AMOLED screen and mid-range Snapdragon chipset spotted in new leak

HTC's upcoming addition to its U series of smartphones is tipped to launch with what might be the highest-end collection of specs the once-iconic Android brand has gotten together as of late. Then again, they are still distinctly ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2023 18:55

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

The Forerunner 265 has now received two beta updates since its launch. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 265 gains major bugs fixes and improvements courtesy of second beta update

The Forerunner 265 has now received Beta 4.15, its second beta update. Also a release candidate, Beta 4.15 focuses on addressing bugs that shipped with the Forerunner 265's launch software.

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2023 11:50

The Forerunner 255 should soon receive a stable version of Beta Version 15.15. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 255 receives new bug fixes and changes with new Release Candidate update

Garmin has released Beta Version 15.15 for the Forerunner 255, likely the last beta build before a new stable build arrives. Beta Version 15.15 brings several bug fixes to the Forerunner 255, as well as support for a few new featu...

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2023 11:43

The iPhone 14 Pro series. (Source: Apple)

Latest iPhone sales figures touted to break records despite fresh decline in Apple revenue

Apple has just reported "fiscal 2023 second quarter" (or 2FQ2023) takings reduced by 3% year-on-year (YoY). On the other hand, the Cupertino giant asserts that its iPhones made the most for any quarter in its history, while servic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2023 20:04

It is unclear whether One UI 5 Watch remains based on Wear OS 3.5. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung teases One UI 5 Watch and upcoming Galaxy Watch series release

Samsung has presented a new version of One UI Watch, now known as One UI 5 Watch. Arriving later this month via a public beta, One UI 5 Watch is not slated to launch until the new Galaxy Watch series smartwatches do. In the meanti...

Alex Alderson, 04 May 2023 19:30

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

POCO is gradually upgrading devices to MIUI 14. (Image source: POCO)

POCO reveals 11 smartphones will receive MIUI 14 globally this quarter

POCO has outlined which smartphones will receive MIUI 14 globally this quarter. According to the company, four representatives each of the POCO F and POCO X series will move from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14, with three from the POCO M seri...

Alex Alderson, 04 May 2023 13:52

Rumor | Realme 11 Pro Plus with 'new' MediaTek Dimensity SoC surfaces on Geekbench ahead of imminent launch

The Realme 11 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is already touted as the first mid-range smartphone that will combine Xiaomi 13 Ultra looks and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra-esque camera performance. Its new alleged specs leak puts the emphasis on "m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2023 19:44

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

Garmin has slowed the rate at which it releases beta updates for the Fenix 6 series in recent weeks. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fenix 6, Enduro, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta series smartwatches receive bug fixes with new beta build

Garmin has released a new beta build for Fenix 6, Enduro, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta series smartwatches ahead of an eventual stable rollout. Available as Beta Version 25.85, the beta build features a few bug fixes from last ...

Alex Alderson, 03 May 2023 18:37

The Fenix 7 series and its counterparts remain on Beta Version 13.1x builds for now. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases Beta Version 13.15 for Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 smartwatches with over a dozen changes

Garmin has started rolling out Beta Version 13.15 for several smartwatches, including the Fenix 7 series. Beta Version 13.15 introduces over a dozen changes, including a new feature and numerous bug fixes.

Alex Alderson, 03 May 2023 14:31

Google has delivered this month's update on time after two months of delayed releases. (Image source: Google)

Google releases May 2023 updates for Pixel Watch and Pixel smartphones

Google has delivered the May 2023 round of updates for its Pixel portfolio. Available for the Pixel 4a (5G) onwards and the Pixel Watch, this month's updates introduce various security improvements and should refine touchscreen re...

Alex Alderson, 03 May 2023 14:24

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 531.79 notification in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 531.79 now available with Diablo IV Server Slam support and more

Released yesterday, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver package with the label that reads 531.79 comes with full support for Diablo IV Server Slam (DLSS 2 on GeForce RTX GPUs and DLSS 3 on RTX 40 Series), DLSS 2 for Showgunners, ...

Codrut Nistor, 03 May 2023 11:08

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

Apple rolled out its first public Rapid Security Response update today. (Image: own)

Apple rolls out first public Rapid Security Response update

First announced last summer at WWDC, Apple is rolling out the first publicly available Rapid Security Response update for iOS and macOS. While details concerning what the security update patches are not yet known, this marks the f...

Sam Medley, 02 May 2023 21:10

Nothing phone (1) officially destined for Android 14 beta

Carl Pei's tech brand Nothing has indicated that its current Phone (1) flagship will be among the first non-Pixel smartphones to land an official Android 14 preview. The device may thus be in a good position to develop a fully-sta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2023 19:45

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

Avidemux 2.8.2 is a reliable, easy-to-use video editing app (Image source: Avidemux/Unsplash - edited)

Avidemux free video editor will happily cut, resize, or convert almost any video without costing a penny

CheckSum The free video editor Avidemux supports plenty of video and audio formats and there is virtually no learning curve to speak of. This lovely, open-source video editor is available for Windows, Linux, macOS and BSD.

Sergey Tarasov, 30 Apr 2023 22:51

watchOS 10 tipped to become more Glance-able with iPhone-esque widgets

Apple is now tipped to launch a major update to watchOS that revives the Glances feature from an earlier version. The rumored switch from apps to iPhone 14-style widgets is backed to make the "Watch X" (or "series 9") more intuiti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2023 17:24

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

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

MIUI 14 is headed to another 16 devices this quarter. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms new MIUI 14 rollout for another 16 devices

Xiaomi has revealed plans to upgrade another 16 devices to MIUI 14. All Xiaomi and Redmi devices, the list includes the Mi 10, as well as newer devices like the Redmi Pad and the Xiaomi Pad 5.

Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2023 20:45

Beta Version 13.14 is likely one of the final beta builds before Garmin releases a new stable build. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 smartwatches receive new feature and bug fixes via latest beta update

Garmin has released Beta Version 13.14 for various smartwatches, including the Fenix 7 series. Beta Version 13.14 makes over half a dozen changes from Beta Version 13.13, such as Race Access now being visible within the Calendar w...

Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2023 21:51

The last two beta updates for the Instinct 2 series has caused various system instabilities. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin seeks to resolve Instinct 2 series system instability issues with new beta build

Garmin has released Beta Version 12.15 for the Instinct 2 series. According to the company, the new update is designed to address several issues that arose in versions 12.13 and 12.14. The issues were so bad that Garmin pulled bot...

Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2023 21:48

Samsung now claims that the Galaxy Watch5 series can predict menstrual cycle tracking more accurately. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro temperature sensor activated via latest software update

Samsung has activated the temperature sensor it includes in the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, months after releasing the pair. The infrared sensor should be capable of collecting precise data, but only in certain circumstan...

Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2023 21:43

BOOX Tab Ultra C upgrades to a pastel color-capable e-ink display

The latest BOOX Tab Ultra-series ePaper tablet is the first of its line to debut supporting the "limitless possibility" of drawing or writing in color as well as monochrome as usual, thanks to a new 10.3-inch Kaleido3 screen. Neve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2023 18:01

Snap Inc might have something else to regret. (Source: Snap Inc)

Snapchat AI bot launches, almost immediately tanks user ratings and stock price

Snapchat's latest feature, a ChatGPT-enabled bot, has been available to its users for seven days now. In that time, My AI has reportedly turned app-store reviews negative and gave the Snap Inc. share price a hammering. It is also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2023 16:33

Garmin Varia eRTL615 launches as a first-gen rear-view radar for e-bikes

Garmin has introduced the Varia eRTL615 as its first rear-view radar specifically designed for e-bikes. It can detect vehicles as far away as 150 yards (or 140 meters (m)), to alert the rider in a number of ways, smartphone alerts...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2023 15:26

Huawei is now rolling out a new system update for the Watch GT 3 Pro in Europe. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Latest Watch GT 3 Pro update fixes SpO2 bug for Huawei's premium smartwatch

Huawei is now rolling out a new update for the Watch GT 3 Pro in Europe. Available as firmware version 3.0.0.76, the update addresses an issue that caused problems with the smartwatch's ability to measure SpO2 levels.

Alex Alderson, 25 Apr 2023 20:05

The iPhone X may not get iOS 17, marking an end to its long story. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 likely to drop support for popular iPhone and iPad models

With Apple's software update season right around the corner, rumors are flying as to which devices will be able to upgrade to the latest OS. Unfortunately, some popular (but older) iPhones and iPads will be left in the dust this u...

Sam Medley, 25 Apr 2023 17:18

Is it nearly time for One UI 6.0? (Source: Google)

Rumor | One UI 6.0 based on Android 14 destined for imminent launch in 2023

The latest official software for Samsung mobile devices is currently One UI 5.1 based on Android 13. However, its major 6.0 upgrade is now allegedly hot on its heels, with a launch that may coincide with the comparatively early la...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2023 16:18

When it comes to keyboard input, Linux is streets ahead of Windows. (Image source: System76)

Linux vs Windows 11: 3 underrated and common features that make the open-source software superior

There are a number of benefits to using Linux-based operating systems, including improved customisation, a more stable system, and a more responsive system, but there are also a number of Linux features that often go under the rad...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Apr 2023 06:02

The Google Home app can now show notifications with images of Nest video doorbells on some Wear OS 3 smartwatches. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series receive improved smart camera and video doorbell support

Google has released a new Public Preview update for the Google Home app. The update allows smartwatches running Wear OS 3 to display notifications with preview images from Nest cameras and video doorbells, among other changes.

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2023 14:32

Definitely not an Apple Reality charging system. (Source: Meta)

Rumor | Apple Reality headset could replace iPad Pro, but not its USB-C charging port

Apple is tipped to try and make the world accept its Reality (headset) during WWDC 2023. The first-gen VR/AR platform is now backed to come with its own version of Safari, FaceTime, Fitness, Siri and more on its allegedly impendin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2023 16:53

Yadea ElitePrime launches as an 'SUV of scooters' with a 1,500W max output and up to 40 miles of range

Yadea asserts that its ElitePrime is the best alternative to sitting in traffic with a motor estimated to be 140% stronger, and a battery capacity 23% greater, than the "average" electric scooter. Accordingly, it is hyped to go fu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2023 19:19

World of Warships 12.3, British tech tree showing the subs (Source: Own)

World of Warships 12.3 arrives with a Japanese dockyard, general access to British submarines, early access to to Pan-American cruisers, and more

The 12.3 update for Wargaming's World of Warships comes with quite a few noticeable changes, such as general access to British subs, the new Seychelles map, early access to Pan-American cruisers, the Allied Heroes collection, a fr...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Apr 2023 13:45

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready 531.68 notification in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia launches the second GeForce Game Ready driver package in a week

Less than a week after the release of the driver for the new RTX 4070 GPU, Nvidia launches the GeForce Game Ready Driver software package with version number 531.68. This piece of code comes with Dead Island 2 and Star Wars Jedi: ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Apr 2023 21:30

The Forerunner 965 has now received its first beta update, following last month's release. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 965 receives nearly 30 bug fixes, improvements and new features in first beta update

Garmin has released the first beta update for the Forerunner 965, just over a month after its launch. Beta Version 4.12 introduces numerous changes and improvements to the Forerunner 965, including compatibility with Connect IQ Sy...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2023 16:56

Garmin has issued five beta updates to the Fenix 6 and its counterparts in under a month. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings new bug fixes to Fenix 6, Enduro, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta series smartwatches via Beta Version 25.81 update

Garmin has introduced Beta Version 25.81 for Fenix 6, Enduro, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta series smartwatches. Available as an OTA update via GCM, Beta Version 25.81 contains a few bug fixes ahead of a new public release.

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2023 16:54

The Epix 2 is one of several smartwatches to receive Beta Version 13.13. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings over two-dozen changes to Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 smartwatches with new beta update

Garmin has released Beta Version 13.13 for Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series smartwatches. While the new beta update is light on new features, it contains plenty of bug fixes and several improvements within its...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2023 19:08