Vivo is gearing up for the launch of its flagship X200 series phones, finally taking the wraps off the official photos/renders as well as detailed specs of these expensive Android-powered products. Improvements over the previous generation are plentiful including but not limited to the cameras, processor and battery life.

Z-Pocket Game has finally started selling its SEGA Game Gear-inspired retro gaming handheld. Available as the GKD Bubble in red and black colours, the device has a 3.5-inch display, a 4,000 mAh battery and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, among other features.

The Philips Hue apps for iOS and Android have been updated to version 5.27.0 and 5.27.1, respectively. The release brings a Do not disturb feature for some accessories and new tools for switches. Plus, certain iPhone users can now try out Philips Hue products in their home using augmented reality.

Apple is reportedly not considering joining the smart ring train anytime soon despite what earlier rumors have said. Its lineup of smartwatches are enough for now, and iPhone users who want a smart ring actually have options.

AMD's most powerful RDNA 3 GPU, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has now dropped to less than $850 on Amazon. The RX 7900 XTX is on par with the more expensive RTX 4080 Super in rasterization. So, the reduced price has made the GPU an excellent choice for high-end PC builds.

LG Innotek is now the first player in the industry to employ an AI-based inspection system for the raw materials being used in high-value semiconductor substrates. The technology combines material information and AI-powered image processing, applying this pair to the Radio Frequency System-in-Package process.

After months of leaks pointing to the fact, Halo is now officially moving to Unreal Engine 5. Additionally, 343 Industries, the studio behind the franchise has now been renamed to "Halo Studios". Headed by Pierre Hintze, Halo Studios has announced that multiple Halo titles are currently under development.

The Sheriff's Department has launched 24/7 camera surveillance of Los Angeles with the grand opening of its first Real Time Watch Center. The Center can access public street cameras, license plate readers, and speeding cameras to identify criminals and conduct remote patrols. The center also has access to private cameras at businesses, churches, and homes if granted permission.

A new leak sheds light on some Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's key specs. Its UFS 4.0 modules are rated for read/write speeds of 4,500/4,000 MB. Contrary to earlier rumours, it will launch with LPDDR5X RAM and not LPDDR6.

Meta has unveiled Movie Gen, an AI that can create and edit videos with music and sound effects using text prompts. Meta researchers suggest its AI is state-of-the-art in its video and audio generation capabilities. The AI can animate a person from one photograph, replace any object with another, and create professional soundtracks and sound effects.

GEICO recently informed a customer with a multi-car policy that they will not renew his Cybertruck policy as it does not meet their guidelines. As a result, many cyber truck owners question the impact this will have on their policies and whether other insurers will follow suit.

An Apple M4-powered MacBook Pro has shown up on Geekbench. In the CPU tests, it performs more or less on par with its tablet version. In OpenCL, the M4's 10-core GPU offers a 25% performance uplift over the M3.

Lorex promises particularly high-res 360-degree in-home surveillance with its latest security camera, as it has 2 lenses and both are rated for 2K recording. The new pan-tilt (PT) model also has a prominent One-Touch button so that the user can immediately connect with a responsible account-holder and a "Smart" band of LEDs for notification alerts or ambient lighting.

The OPPO Find X8 is an upcoming flagship Android smartphone tipped to rival the iPhone 16 for buyers on its debut later in October 2024. Now, it has allegedly popped up in a new leak that purports to confirm a chassis updated to resemble its alleged competitors from Apple. The new photos might also highlight how thin and compact the device is supposed to be.

Intel's upcoming 'Arrow Lake-S' Core Ultra 9 285K desktop CPU boasts quite the punch in terms of single-threaded performance. Due to its lack of hyper-threading support, however, falls way back in the pack in multi-threaded scores, ending up losing not just to AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, but also its own predecessor - the Core i9-14900K.

The global variants of Xiaomi smartphones will reportedly no longer allow bootloader unlocking, as the company is said to be planning to shut down the program. It's worth noting that Xiaomi has already closed the program in China.

The Vivo X200 series will be launched on October 14 in China, and according to a Weibo tipster, the company will launch two new power banks alongside its next-gen flagship phones. Both are shown to have a built-in cable, and one will reportedly have support for 45W fast charging.

Apple's M4 SoC is quite the beast when it comes to both CPU and GPU performance, punching well above its weight class. MacBook Pro aficionados have long awaited the M4's arrival in the Mac lineup, and it seems that a launch date is finally in sight.

A OnePlus executive has confirmed the OnePlus 13 will have support for magnetic wireless charging just like the Oppo Find X8 series. It will also have some cool cases.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 also comes with a 3K display with 165Hz and up to 400 nits. Thanks to the capable RTX 4070 and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, the compact 14-inch gaming laptop is a noteworthy alternative to the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

Xiaomi is apparently introducing a new feature into its own operating system that could improve privacy more than almost any other function, especially for travelers, and could even help to prevent certain crimes.

Vivo's upcoming X200 flagship lineup will feature a new compact variant - the X200 Pro mini. A recently uploaded video on Weibo gives us an early look at the X200 Pro mini, showcasing its massive camera bump.

Reports of display problems with the iMac M1 have been popping up in online forums, and not just since yesterday. A number of users appear to be affected by a similar error, which strongly suggests a hardware-level error. Costly repairs are likely.

The good news is that even the sub-$80,000 Cybertruck comes with Tesla's Autopilot included, but the exclusive Foundation Series package goods are missing, including the bed rings.

Bethesda's latest Fallout 76 PTS update brings the Gleaming Depths raid, giving players a chance to earn new four-star legendary weapons. The update also includes C.A.M.P. pets, player titles, and numerous tweaks to perks and events.

Lenovo's Legion Y700 gaming tablet was recently refreshed, and now sports a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. As of right now, the gaming tablet is not available globally, but that might soon change, if a recent certification listing is anything to go by.

Garmin has delivered yet another update for its latest flagship smartwatches. While the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8 have only been around since late August, Garmin has now introduced over sixty improvements across multiple beta updates.

Garmin has expanded its watch configurations service, which it offers as 'Your Watch, Your Way'. While the company has decided to offer one of its latest flagship smartwatches in the program, it has elected against including two others that it also recently released.

Specifications of the Oppo Find X8 have leaked again, revealing new details and confirming older ones. The leak also mentions a likely launch date for the new flagship series.

Apple's A18 Pro sports major performance and efficiency advancements over its predecessor. While the improvements in synthetic tests are significant, real-life gaming performance might be a very different story.

Casio has announced the G-SHOCK Black and White Collection, featuring five new models with bold white dials and black exteriors. These durable watches come with shock resistance, water resistance, and advanced features.

Nvidia has supposedly stopped the production of the RTX 4090 GPUs and there won't be any new supply. The RTX 4080 Super is also reportedly going to suffer the same fate as a report out of China alleges that Team Green will discontinue the GPU this month.

Immediately after the launch of the Oura Ring 4, Amazon has discounted the Oura Ring 3, bringing the price down to as low as $299. The discounted price is close to the lowest ever, and is applicable to almost all of the nine combinations of style and finish. It comes ahead of the Prime Day sale on October 8 and 9, and is available for a limited time.

The most affordable version of the Sony Bravia 8 OLED, which has a screen diagonal of 55 inches, has now fallen $500 under the original list price as Amazon is selling the good-looking TV from the iconic Japanese brand for its lowest price yet.

Samsung is launching an extremely powerful SSD onto the market, the PM9E1. It comes with a 5 nm controller and is said to achieve data transfer rates of well over 10 GByte/s. PCIe 5.0 is used as the connection standard.

The latest installment of EA Sports FC feels like a halfway attempt to deliver on the promises of last year's rebrand. With the exception of chaotic arcade-style ‘Rush’ matches, upgraded gameplay tactics and a refreshingly new take on the Career mode, The World's Game remains mostly the same: A familiar simulation with familiar frustrations.

Huawei is rumored to be working on an ARM-based Kirin PC processor, which is expected to rival the Snapdragon X lineup and Apple M series chips. While it was said to be released this year, the latest report suggests that the launch has been delayed.

Lunar is a new mini PC in the form of a keyboard, which allows users to connect to monitors on the move with very little luggage and is also a very powerful system. The system can be used in a variety of ways and not just in a professional context.

The DigiPort is an HDMI stick that is not only suitable for playing media content, but can also be used in a variety of ways, including video gaming. The device is based on the Raspberry Pi.

The Tesla Model Y RWD Long Range version has passed through the new EPA range testing routine and got an official rating higher than Tesla's own estimates.

The 2024 Acer Aspire 16 pairs a current-gen Raptor Lake-U Refresh processor with an ageing RTX 2050. Despite this, it still offers significantly better 3D performance than all competing multimedia laptops with the latest integrated graphics.

Game Pass subscribers will have to say goodbye to five games in mid-October - including a popular management game that does not yet have a successor in Microsoft's gaming subscription. Those who do not want to part with one of the games still have the opportunity to benefit from the member discount.

Although there are no compatible mainboards yet, Japanese manufacturer Elecom is launching the first cables with USB4 2.0 certification this year, which are twice as fast as the previous version.

You won't have to wait too long for Google’s Pixel 9a - which could launch in March 2025, earlier than previous models, as per new leaks. The Pixel 10 and Android 16 are also expected to launch ahead of schedule in 2025.

The Steam Deck is very similar to any other PC but with a small form factor and modified hardware. This also means that you can make the gaming handheld run a mainstream OS on it, and with a group effort, it has just been shown to run macOS Sequoia.