The Pixel 9 Pro XL is increasingly widely regarded as the closest equivalent to the iPhone 15 Pro Max among Android smartphones. It also seems more durable than its predecessor already. However, Google may not have made the new device any more reparable than its Apple counterpart, according to some popular online teardown enthusiasts.

Tecno showcased a unique gaming mini PC at MWC 2024, featuring a water cooler. Geekom has now partnered with the company to bring the gaming mini PC to the masses. Featuring the Nvidia RTX 4060 laptop GPU and up to an Intel Core i9 13900H, the Megamini G1 will be available on Kickstarter from September 3.

The optional KB5041587 update for Windows 11 PCs allows users to send files to Android devices via Windows Share and also features an improved Scan mode, as well as some changes in the Widgets Board for the EEA region. A few bugs are also ironed out, but the recent dual-boot issue remains unresolved for now.

The miniLED touchscreen is this model's most impressive spec, as it features a 3200 x 2000 panel with 1200 nit brightness, 165 Hz refresh and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Also worth mentioning are the 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Thunderbolt 4 port, 5 MP webcam and full-size SD card reader.

The DJI Neo is now official, although the company is not ready to release the drone just yet. Instead, DJI has set a date for when it will unveil its next drone, which is likely also the date when it will go on sale.

The Zebronics PixaPlay 54 LED projector has arrived as a new entry-level model for the Indian market. While the device is advertised as supporting 1080p, its native resolution is lower than this. Other features include an adjustable stand, automatic keystone correction and support for screen casting.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop with a 16-inch 165 Hz display, a 120 W RTX 4070 laptop GPU, and a Core i7-13620H is now back on sale at a considerable 25% discount. As evident by the machine's buyer rating of 4.6/5 at Best Buy, the ROG Zephyrus G16 is a solid option not only for gamers but also for anyone looking for a multimedia device with an expansive screen.

A new beta update, version 11.14, has arrived for three Garmin smartwatch models. The changelog lists a couple of improvements for the wearable. However, there is some confusion about whether the release brings any truly new enhancements to the smartwatches.

FriendlyElec has released a new NanoPi single-board computer (SBC) for well under $50. Starting at just $30, the NanoPi R3S combines a Rockchip RK3566 chipset with 2 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, among other features.

Retroid has shared more details about the Pocket 5, one of its upcoming retro gaming handhelds. While the company has taken a break from teasing the 3.7-inch Pocket Mini, it has now confirmed its Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro successor will arrive with an AMOLED display that not only spans 5.5-inches across but also offers a 1080p native resolution.

Anker has launched the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE projector in the US. The new model is cheaper than its predecessor, the Cosmos 4K. There are several differences between the two versions, such as the light source and peak brightness level, the OS, and other features.

The Anker Nebula Capsule Air is now available. The company claims it is the smallest Google TV (GTV) Projector on the market, around the same size as a soda can. Features of the portable model include up to two hours of runtime, autofocus and various accessories like a Power Bank Tripod.

Samsung could be mere days away from releasing its next foldable smartphone. In the meantime, an infamous leaker has prompted that the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition could depart from the Galaxy Z Fold6 in a key camera-related area.

The LG ThinQ ON has been revealed as the brand’s first smart home hub. The company claims its model uses industry-first generative AI for natural language voice commands and intelligent home optimization. Other features include Matter compatibility, LED lights and manual control buttons.

The Broken Silicon podcasts got their hands on the PS5 Pro devkit, which is said to have 2TB of storage and use the same power connector as the base model. This gives us hope that the PlayStation 5 Pro will run just as quietly and cool as the base model.

A Cybertruck has been filmed driving around Dallas with a working washing machine in the truck's bed, powered by one of the electric pickup's external outlets.

The successor of Xiaomi HyperOS, the company's new Android skin, is expected to bring Android 15 to compatible phones. As for when HyperOS 2.0 will be available, a leaked image on Coolapk, a popular Chinese social media, suggests October 10.

According to reports, Sony is less than a month away from officially presenting the PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro). In the meantime, a reliable leaker has shared a first look at the PS5 Pro's design, in which a few differences from the current PS5 and PS5 Slim can be seen.

Realme has expanded the Realme 13 family with two new 5G models. The Realme 13 5G and Realme 13+ 5G have been announced in India with MediaTek chips, water and dust resistance, and fast charging technology.

The Epic Games Store has now updated its free game of the week program. This time, the storefront is offering four games worth almost $50 that can be downloaded worldwide.

With the Freedo, Dangbei is launching its first portable projector with an integrated battery and a particularly flexible tripod, making home cinema possible indoors and outdoors.

Hisense has announced the A85N OLED TVs, which are launching soon. The new models, offered in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, support Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+. Other listed features include software to reduce the effect of pixel burn-in, built-in speakers and compatibility with AMD FreeSync Premium.

As a direct consequence of the multiple requests coming from the game's fans, Diablo IV will get customizable loadouts and waypoints starting with the Vessel of Hatred expansion. The launch is set for October 8, and only setting favorite waypoints has been confirmed by Blizzard to arrive then, so loadouts might arrive later.

The MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-835US is powered by the Intel Core i7-13620H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GPU, making it an excellent mid-range gaming powerhouse, and thanks to a limited-time sale, it's at its lowest-ever price on Amazon.

Honor will introduce the Magic V3 smartphone to global customers at an upcoming IFA 2024 event as the world's first phone with AI Defocus technology to help prevent nearsightedness. Myopia is a growing health problem that affects up to 80% of children worldwide. AI Defocus selectively blurs the screen image to help reduce myopia progression due to long hours of phone use.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 will largely keep its predecessor's design, complete with Thunderbolt and HDMI ports on the side. The real changes will arrive via its Lunar Lake CPU, on-package LPDDR5 memory and Arc iGPU.

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed some new information about Apple's top-spec iPhone 17 Pro Max. It will be the only one of its lot to offer 12 GB of RAM and a superior cooling mechanism.

French authorities have charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with facilitating the distribution of child sexual abuse content on the platform (and more). Arrested near Paris, Durov - a resident of Russia, France, the UAE, the states of Saint Kitts and Nevis - is now facing restrictions on leaving France.

A bunch of new leaks from multiple sources have revealed some more information about AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 8000 series graphics cards.

It looks like the upcoming Fujifilm X-M5 will launch later this year as a cut-back Fujifilm X-S20 with the styling and film simulation from the recent Fujifilm X-T50 thrown into the mix. It's also been suggested that the X-M5 will be more affordable than anything in Fujifilm's current camera line-up.

Oppo's Find X8 series will get an extra button that will not only serve as a camera shutter but can also be used while playing shooter games. However, unlike the Sony Xperia 1 VI which also has a camera shutter button, the button on the Find X8 series will be capacitive and not a physical one.

A relatively well-known YouTube channel has managed to get its hands on a DJI Neo before the drone's official announcement. Not only has the channel showcased unboxing footage of the tiny drone, but it has also outlined exceptionally low launch pricing.

Huawei is expected to release the Watch GT 5 next month. In the meantime, the company has officially shown some of the smartwatch's features in a teaser video, including a brand new TruSense sensor that could help it surpass its peers in certain areas.

CheckMag Windows is becoming less favorable as an OS daily driver for many users. Windows has recently faced various issues, ranging from complete system crashes to invasive privacy leaks. As users look for alternatives, many wonder if Chrome OS Flex is powerful enough to be a viable alternative.

Apple's upcoming M4-powered MacBook Pro lineup has reportedly entered mass production, and if previous reports are anything to go by, the high-end MacBooks are likely to hit sheleves as early as October of this year.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7 also sports a 16-inch QHD screen with 240Hz and the powerful Core i9-14900HX. Thanks to a massive $801 discount, the RTX 4090 gaming laptop is now available for one of its best prices yet.

Razer touts its latest addition to the Wolverine series as the ideal Designed for Xbox wireless controller. It is equipped with rear-facing paddles rated to simulate mouse-clicks, further augmented with two claw grip bumpers for even more tactile feedback. The V3 Pro also has adjustable Hall-effect thumbsticks and Razer Pro Hypertriggers.

Sony has officially unveiled its free PS Plus games for September 2024, which all PlayStation Plus customers can add to their game library and play as long as their Essentials subscription stays active.

Samsung is rumoured to be updating the design of its 'Ultra' smartphone in various areas, not just width and display size. Reportedly, the adoption of a 6.86-inch display could be joined by a much thinner and lighter body that undercuts competitors like the forthcoming Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the recent Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

In response to the rise of Linux gaming, primarily due to the Steam Deck, the Dolphin team has decided to collaborate with the community to make the widely used unofficial Flatpak distribution of the Dolphin emulator official.

The Google Pixel 9 series supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode, which allows the USB-C port to offer video output. With the latest update, the new Android phones also get a desktop mode, similar to the Samsung DeX on the Galaxy smartphones. ETA Prime has tested it, and it's not as refined as Samsung's offering.

Newly reported malware aimed at Android phones steps up the usual social engineering attacks by including an NFC component. Vulnerable users who fall for the scam can have their bank details, and thus their money, stolen.

A Tesla that has clocked several hundred thousand miles, all while suffering from minimal range loss and barely any major services is by no means hard to come by. A recently uploaded video by Andy Slye commenting on his 6-year old Model 3 Long Range with over 150,000 miles depicts much of the same narrative - EV longevity and reliability can easily outpace the ICEs of the world.

Plaud's NotePin is an AI wearable that records, transcribes, and summarizes. It's a much smaller version of its other product, the Plaud Note.

The Intel Lunar Lake will debut on September 3, and the new lineup will bring improved Xe2 integrated graphics. On the Core Ultra 200V series, the top-end option will be the Arc 140V, which has just passed OpenCL tests on CompuBench, and the scores are higher than the AMD Radeon 780M and almost close to the GTX 1650.

The Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST Laser Projector has officially launched in countries worldwide. The model is cheaper than the well received Formovie Theater, with several differences between the two devices. Features of the latest projector include Google TV and the ability to throw images up to 150 inches wide.

The Xiaomi Pocket Power Bank Pro 10000mAh 33W is about to launch in India. The company suggests it is the most compact accessory of its kind, with a “pocket-friendly design”. The power bank offers three ports and a lower power mode, and it is said to recharge fully in under two hours.

A growing number of Pixel 9 Pro XL users are reporting a camera problem on Reddit that causes video recordings to flip at certain zoom levels and lens changes.

In an intriguing twist, it seems that OnePlus intends to debut not one but two smartphones with the same cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor by the end of 2024. One might be exclusive to the Chinese market, however, and launch as a very immediate successor to the brand's current flagship killer.