According to CPU and motherboard sales data from a German retailer shared on X, Intel is having a difficult time attracting consumers. In week 31 of 2024, AMD reportedly led Intel in both CPU and motherboard sales by a wide margin on Mindfactory with Team Red enjoying more than 80% sales volume for both processors and mainboards.

Shenzhen Xunlong Software has now released the Orange Pi 5 Max globally. Starting at $75, the Orange Pi 5 Max offers a 40-pin GPIO header, LPDDR5 RAM, an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDs and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, among other features.

Lenovo has finally started selling the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid in multiple markets. Available across at least China, Europe and the UK, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid can run Android and Windows simultaneously thanks to its built-in Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processors.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi A27U, a relatively cheap 27-inch monitor based around a 4K and 300-nit IPS panel. Available for equivalent to (~$239) in China, the Xiaomi Redmi A27U also boasts 95% DCI-P3 colour space coverage, among other features.

Huawei has introduced the Nova Flip as a new clamshell-style smartphone that starts for less than its spiritual predecessor the Pocket S. Nevertheless, it has been presented as an ultra-thin foldable (when open) with an AI-enhanced 50MP rear camera that can be ordered in vegan leather with up to 1TB of internal storage.

OpenAI is said to have a powerful fingerprinting tool, which can supposedly detect ai-generated text with nearly 100% accuracy. However, internal arguments within are said to be keeping the company from deploying it for two years, reportedly due to concerns about the paying members and non-native English speakers.

Two new Anker Zolo Power Banks with built-in USB-C and Lightning cables are now available via Amazon in Europe. The accessories launched in China earlier this year and are already on sale in the US. Thanks to the two integrated cables and a pair of USB ports, you can use the portable gadget to charge four devices simultaneously.

Z-Pocket Game has quietly restocked the ZPG A1 Unicorn, its long-awaited alternative to the Anbernic RG Cube. Based around a MediaTek Helio G99, the ZPG A1 Unicorn runs Android and combines a 4-inch 1:1 display with 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a 4,500 mAh battery for $129.

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 has dropped back to its historic low price after a steep 23% discount on the list price. Suffice it to say, the discount makes the MacBook Air 13 M3 an even easier recommendation than before since the laptop covers almost all the bases.

The $9,000 EV Instant Rebate that the Washington State Department of Commerce set budget for in the spring is now in play. The rebate is stackable with the WA state's sales tax waiver, too, unlike New Jersey, which has now introduced an electric vehicle sales tax.

Texas-based battery tech startup Group1 has launched the world’s first potassium-ion battery (KIB) in the popular cylindrical 18650 format. The battery outperforms Li-ion ones in key areas like charging speed, safety and number of charge cycles, while also being free of unsustainably sourced minerals like cobalt, nickel, copper, etc.

Leakers have revealed various official images of what appears to be Motorola's next mid-range smartphone. Arriving soon as the Motorola Edge 50 Neo, the same images also confirm various device specs, including the presence of a 3x optical telephoto camera.

A new beta update, version 18.11, is now rolling out to various Garmin smartwatches, including the Fenix 7. This release and its predecessor, version 18.10, are said to bring bug fixes to the wearables. However, users have flagged further problems in the Garmin Forum.

A new version of the Decathlon BTWIN R500E Electric Longtail Cargo Bike has arrived in various European countries, with a second fresh variant also in the pipeline. The model has front and rear luggage racks, with the latter doubling as a child seat, supporting loads up to 170 kg (~375 lbs).

Intel has reportedly canceled the upcoming Beast Lake architecture according to a new leak. According to past reports, Beast Lake had a considerable focus on single-core performance. In addition to canceling Beast Lake, the report from Moore’s Law Is Dead also claims that we may not see the entirety of the Royal Core project materialize in one architecture.

The ENGWE L20 Boost, a new upgraded version of the L20 e-bike, is now on sale in Europe. The main feature of the latest model is a handlebar-mounted Boost button that triggers a burst of increased torque. Plus, ENGWE is currently offering a discount for those who purchase the fat-tire e-bike in the next few days.

For just under $250, YouTuber ETA Prime has assembled a Linux-based PC that can handle some beefy PC titles at 1080p. The system was designed as a living room PC with more power than the Steam Deck while maintaining the Steam Deck’s console-style interface. With a Ryzen 5 3500 and an AMD Radeon RX590, the system is capable of some notable performance.

A massive leak for Black Ops 6 reveals the playable maps, the available score streaks and the game modes that can be played in the beta phase.

In a wide-ranging interview spanning more than 8 hours, Elon Musk and the Neuralink team talk about the BCI implant human trials and enhancing the human mind so that AI doesn't become 'bored' with it.

Nvidia is said to be prepping a GeForce RTX 4070 variant with GDDR6 VRAM. Its specs will remain identical to that of its GDDR6X variant. There is no information about its price or launch date.

A voice actor accidentally revealed the codename of Valve's upcoming game, titled Project White Sands. It could be Half-Life 3 or a Half-Life:Alyx sequel, but Reddit speculates it is the former.

Sony has released a limited-edition Aibo robotic dog in a two-tone kinako color. The light brown and white-colored Aibo also has two new eye colors – bright auburn and glossy dark brown – that can be changed using the My Aibo app. A kinako-colored collar is also included until supplies run out.

Chinese memory maker CXMT has reportedly begun mass-producing HBM2 memory, a crucial component for AI and HPC processors. This sudden development puts CXMT ahead of schedule in the race for technological self-sufficiency. However, challenges remain as global competitors are already moving towards more advanced memory technologies.

Public VIN records filed with the NHTSA reveal that KTM and Husqvarna’s 2025 model lineup will feature their first street-legal electric motorcycles. The two bikes, named the KTM “Electric Freeride” and Husqvarna “Electric Pioneer”, seem to share the same powertrain, and are likely based on the Husqvarna E-Pilen and KTM Freerider E LV concepts from 2022.

The DJI Air 3S appears to be edging closer to release. Although DJI has not commented on introducing an Air 2S and Air 3 successor yet, the first promotional image showing the unreleased drone has now leaked through several reliable sources.

The iPhone 16 series could be the last run out for the 'Plus' model after three generations. Reportedly, the iPhone 16 Plus will not be replaced by the iPhone 17 Slim but the iPhone 17 Air, mirroring Apple's Mac lineup.

More information about DJI's next compact drone has emerged online, shortly before its presumed release. Allegedly, the DJI Neo will be noticeably smaller than the company's other options like the Mini 4 Pro and will weigh considerably less than 250 g too.

An Amazon-owned online retailer is selling the 77-inch and 65-inch versions of the Samsung S95C OLED for very intriguing prices, which are particularly attractive when compared to the just slightly improved 2024 TV models.

A 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance has clocked 200,000 miles on its original battery, while having required only a modest amount of maintainence. Despite the high mileage, the Model 3's owner reports a net loss in range of only about 9-10%, an impressive feat to say the least.

The S5 charging stations are actually more powerful than the ones Pepsi uses to charge the Tesla Semi.

Volta asserts that its latest accessory is Kickstarter's first 6-in-1 charging cable with the up-to-date 240W power delivery spec. The Max is rated to be used with some USB type-A devices as well as those with Lightning, USB-C and microUSB ports. It has now exceeded its crowdfunding goal by over 2000% with 29 days to go.

Admin of a Chinese tech forum called Bobatang claims that Nvidia has quietly decided to discontinue RTX 3060, which is currently the most popular GPU according to Steam hardware survey. The tipster says it's "accurate information," and the company has already notified the card partners to make final orders.

Lenovo is currently selling the Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 with a steep discount of more than $1,100 relative to MSRP. Thus, the RTX 4080 gaming laptop is closing in on the $2,000 mark and becomes a viable choice for high-end gamers.

The Motorola Moto Tag launched with the same use-case as the Apple AirTag and Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2, not to mention some party tricks of its own. It is now available to buy in the US, albeit in limited choices of color and bundle SKUs. Meanwhile, its competitors have become cheaper on other platforms.

OnePlus is now tipped to have a premium mid-range counterpart to its upcoming flagship Android smartphone in the works. The putative 13R for the Chinese market is said to debut with a processor upgrade, but with an even bigger battery compared to its predecessor. It may or may not resemble the Ace 3 Pro, OnePlus' current highest-end sub-flagship handset.

PlayStation is taking pre-orders for a new limited edition DualSense Wireless Controller based on Concord, a new 5v5 shooter game coming to the PlayStation 5 later this month. While reviews of the game are mixed, the controller, on the other hand, is gorgeous.

Huawei has quietly introduced a new charging brick in China. Called the "all-in-one charger," it comes with three ports and has support for 100W fast charging. It was scheduled to be available to purchase on August 6 at CNY 349 (about $49), but the listing has been taken down, which likely means that the launch has been delayed.

Apple Intelligence is yet to be available to general users, but developers already have access. Some have started showing off its capabilities, and according to a video shared by AppleLeaker on X, Apple's offering seems to have more potential than Samsung's Galaxy AI. It proofread and rewrote almost 15 thousand characters in under 2 minutes.

HMD has a new tablet codenamed 'Scarecrow', and leaked specs and images show it is not a rebranded Nokia tablet. However, it has some similar features with the HMD Skyline smartphone.

DxOMark has published the camera test results of the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. With an overall score of 133, it currently ranks 1st in the foldable phone category. However, when compared to all the other phones the benchmarking firm has tested, it holds the 45th spot.

Wirelessly charging an electric vehicle, by all means, seems like a distant dream considering the ineffeciency and glacial speeds associated with wireless charging. However, the meticulous researchers at ORNL beg to differ, having demonstrated a Porsche Taycan that boosts its charge level to 50% in just 10 minutes - wirelessly.

It's only logical: As the Xiaomi 15 Pro is expected to inherit the 5x telephoto of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra this year according to leaks, we can expect an even better zoom solution for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra at the beginning of 2025. In fact, Xiaomi is likely to be planning the most far-reaching optical telephoto in smartphones to date.

It appears that Lenovo is hinting at releasing two new gaming handhelds, both under its existing Legion Go brand. While there have been rumours for months that the company would introduce a Legion Go 'Lite', this 7-inch variant could also be joined by an 8-inch model that adds dual fans and a dedicated HDMI port.

While the Xiaomi 15 series will launch in China as the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 phones, the Dimensity 9400 looks set to first feature on flagships from OPPO and Vivo, with the Find X8 and X300 series playing host to the MediaTek chipset.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will debut in October at the Snapdragon Summit. A new leak has now revealed some important upgrades the chipset will bring over its predecessor, namely in the GPU and efficiency departments.

New information about the new Pixel 9 generation has once again emerged, namely about the availability and pre-order status of the four new Google phones and the Pixel Buds Pro 2, two of which will reportedly only appear in stores weeks after the launch. This information has been supplemented by a number of new official render images, which a leaker has posted online without any watermarks.

EcoFlow has opened preorders for its PowerHat designed for solar charging electronics on-the-go. The waterproof hat has solar panels in its brim and dual USB ports capable of charging two devices at once. Its maximum 5V 2.4A output can charge a 4000 mAh battery in about 3-4 hours.