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.

The Linux-based StarBook 7 can now be configured with Intel's new Meteor Lake chips. Key specs include a 14-inch 4K screen, up to 96 GB RAM/4 TB storage, a 65 Wh battery and a variety of Linux distros to choose from.

JDI has developed the Dual Touch 2VD - the world’s first simultaneous dual-user, dual-view touchscreen display. Targeted for use in automobiles, the driver and passenger see different images based on their viewing direction and can simultaneously operate the touchscreen.

Samsung is offering a new Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition, which is designed to offer children a safe online environment and comes in robust housing.

A new smartphone from Xiaomi, the Poco C75, has appeared in various certifications. The first details about the successor to the Poco C65, which is expected to be officially unveiled soon, are now known.

With a new and easy-to-use expansion board, the Raspberry Pi 5 now not only has the option of installing an NPU for the acceleration of AI applications, but also an M.2 2280 slot for SSDs.

aiOla has launched Whisper-Medusa, an open-source AI model designed to improve automatic speech recognition. Combining OpenAI's Whisper with aiOla's technology, Whisper-Medusa claims to operate 50% faster than Whisper itself. This model supports over 100 languages and transforms unstructured speech data into actionable insights, showing future promise in industries such as aviation, logistics, and healthcare.

The OPPO Reno12 and 12 Pro are some of the fastest-charging mid-range Android smartphones around, with 80W SuperVOOC tech for their 5,000mAh batteries. However, they are now tipped to be succeeded by the end of 2024 by devices with even more potential for screen-on time, and that can power up even faster to boot.

DxOMark has added Motorola Edge 50 Ultra to its smartphone camera ranking. The affordable flagship phone has achieved an overall score of 146, beating the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15. With this, Motorola's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered device currently holds the 17th position on DxOMark's ultra-premium list.

OPPO is now tipped to launch three variants of its latest flagship Android smartphone for the first time later in 2024. They are thought to consist of the Find X8 Pro in addition to the vanilla X8 and top-end X8 Ultra, all of which are projected to launch with vastly enlarged batteries compared to their existing X7-series counterparts.

The unlocked variant of the Pixel 8 Pro is now available from $699 on Amazon while the more affordable Google Pixel 8 with 128GB starts at $499 as both Android smartphones have been treated to a discount of roughly 30%.

A modified Tesla Model S Plaid with stripped down interiors has managed to speed through a quarter-mile run in just 8.56 seconds. Such speeds are unheard of in a production sedan, with the $2.2 million Pininfarina Battista being only slightly quicker at 8.55 seconds.

A insider report appearing in Korean media claims that Samsung Electronics Chairman Jae-yong Lee has expressed anger over the recently launched Galaxy Buds 3 series' and Galaxy Watch Ultra's controversial Apple-inspired designs, as well as quality issues and software bugs. It's also said that action has been taken against some of the senior management at Samsung's mobile division.

Samsung's ~$150 Android smartphone will be back in 2025 with a new version that might have improved performance compared to the existing Galaxy A15 5G. A device with a potentially appropriate model number has popped up on Geekbench with Android 14 and a budget-friendly amount of RAM.

Tesla classifies FSD as still a Level 2 autonomous driving system for regulatory and insurance reasons. Mercedes, however, already got permission to run Level 4 self-driving tests in China.

Intel announced Thunderbolt 4's successor late last year, but there haven't been many accessories yet. Just recently, Cable Matters launched the first-ever cable with the standard, and now, Sabrent has introduced the Rocket XTRM 5, the world's first Thunderbolt 5 external SSD.

According to well-known industry insider Jez Corden, Activision Bilzzard is forming a new team to develop AA titles based on Bilzzard franchises such as Warcraft and Diablo.

The new Gothic trailer includes over four minutes of scenes which, according to THQ Nordic, were recorded directly in the game. You can see battle scenes, iconic enemies and all three camps.

AOOSTAR has launched a brand-new eGPU dock called AG01. Retailing at only $149, it's one of the affordable external graphics card docks with an OCuLink port. However, note that it doesn't come with a GPU, but it does feature a built-in 400W power supply.

A new leak has shown off Sony's upcoming WF-C510 TWS earbuds. They offer marginally better battery life and the ability to pair with two devices simultaneously.

Unified memory architecture brings many benefits, including better performance and lower power draw. Apple adopted it with M series SoCs, and Intel has brought the architecture to its Lunar Lake lineup. It seems Huawei has realized the advantages as the company is said to adopt it for its upcoming Kirin PC chips.

The HiSense TV 98S57 has been announced for the Chinese market. It comes with a 98-inch 4K screen with 1,000 nits peak brightness, 264 Hz refresh rate and an in-built AI assistant.

The launch of Google's next foldable smartphone is almost upon us. In the meantime, the device has been spotted being used at a coffee shop ahead of its mid-August launch as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

The Hisense PL2 Laser TV has been revealed and is expected to launch soon. The new model has various improvements over older devices in the PL series, including a higher peak brightness level. Other features include a Game Mode, support for Dolby Vision and Apple HomeKit integration.

It seems that Google is finally ready to move on from its existing 30 W charger. Based on a new leak, its long-rumoured 45 W edition will join other new Pixel devices like the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel 9 Pro XL on August 13 during its next Made by Google launch event.

Garmin has decided to push a new beta update to several of its popular mid-range smartwatches after previously claiming that it had concluded beta development for 16.xx builds. Rolling out now as an over-the-air (OTA) download, the new update aims to address various outstanding bugs that have shipped in recent beta and stable updates.

Oura appears to be working on a meal-tracking tool for its smart ring. The unreleased feature was spotted hidden in a recent app update from the company, with launch date unknown. Plus, the tool has an AI element to minimise the amount of data you need to input manually.

The first advert showing the Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes has been posted online. Not only does the advert confirm the pair's designs, but it also outlines various features that Google hopes can tempt people to upgrade from an older Pixel Watch or a rival smartwatch.

WhistlinDiesel has finally got his hands on a Tesla Cybertruck and put it through what must be the most brutal, abusive review yet. Aside from the usual shenanigans, Cody Detwiler unexpectedly found a serious problem with the Cybertruck when a simple tow test caused the tow hitch to destroy the rear gigacasting spectacularly.

Microsoft has added Nvidia and AMD GPU options to its Windows 365 Cloud PC offerings. The desktop-as-a-service enables companies anywhere in the world to provide staff with a virtual PC configured with all necessary work software and settings. Windows 365 can be accessed online from personal computers, tablets, or smartphones.

The US Senate has passed the “Kids Online Safety Act” (KOSA) to protect children online. The bill requires large social media, online gaming, and virtual reality sites that act as forums for user-generated content to actively prevent minors under 17 from harm. Safeguards include limits on ads, communications with minors, geolocation, automatic recommendation, and time use.

Acemagic has opened up pre-orders for the X1, its dual-screen laptop unveiled earlier this year. The laptop will be available to buy in Europe and the US at a discounted price.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 has officially entered discount territory after the launch of the Galaxy Watch 7. The 30%-off deal is currently available at both Best Buy and Samsung US, but Amazon knocks the price down even further, offering a 33% discount on the previous-gen Galaxy smartwatch.

Huawei's upcoming Nova Flip foldable smartphone has shown up on Geekbench. It features a Kirin 8000 SoC and 12 GB of RAM.

A new patent filing has revealed that Suzuki is collaborating with Tokai Rika to develop an innovative rear-view camera system for motorcycles. It will supplement conventional mirrors and will enhance safety by displaying a cropped, relevant field of view that covers the rider’s blind spot. However, it is not known when the feature will actually find its way to production vehicles.

Practically all variants of the sought-after MacBook Pro 14 with the Apple M3 chipsets have dropped by $500 on Amazon, which presents content creators who would like to pick up one of the best multimedia laptops on the market with a decent buying opportunity.

Nintendo has unveiled its Zelda-themed wireless earbuds in new white and green colors. The earbuds claim to deliver high-quality sound with deep bass and clear treble. Unfortunately, these earbuds are currently exclusive to the UK and Ireland, with no immediate plans for a wider release. Priced at £34.99, the earbuds come with essential accessories, and they feature Zelda's 'Triforce' insignia on the earbuds as well as the game logo on the charging case.

A tiny chip drives a temperature sensor - thanks to the many different radio waves in our environment. In order for this to work, the researchers had to solve a crucial problem.

After ordering 100,000 Teslas, depreciation and upkeep made Hertz give up on the rapid electrification of its rental fleet. It will now continue offering its Tesla vehicles at a discount to offload them quickly at a steep loss.

An unreleased Acer laptop has been listed by an Italian e-commerce website. It comes with a Core Ultra 5 226V CPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB NVMe SSD and a 14-inch OLED screen.

The Raspberry Pi 400 is yet to see a successor, but a DIY maker named Arnov Sharma has taken the matter into his own hands. He built what he calls the Raspberry Pi 1000, which features a Raspberry Pi 5 inside. The maker has also shared proper documentation of the project, making it easier for anyone to build it on their own.

Asus plans to refresh its ROG Flow lineup with AMD's new Strix Halo silicon. The new ROG Flow Z13 will be launched in 2025 with a 110 Watt APU.

Despite being at least a year away, iPhone 17 leaks have been far from scarce. According to a report by Ming-Chi Kuo earlier this year and more recently by Jeff Pu, the iPhone 17 lineup is set to receive a major front camera upgrade that will be sure to appease selfie aficionados

OnePlus' next flagship wireless earbuds are projected to land with a new charging case in an updated choice of colors. Now, they are also believed to be more expensive than their Buds Pro 2 forebears on their launch. Meanwhile, more of their specs have allegedly been exposed in another new leak.

The Ayaneo Pocket EVO has been fully detailed by the company. This new Android gaming handheld sports the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 gaming SoC, a 7-inch OLED screen, an 8600 mAh battery, and a lightweight design. It will be available on Indiegogo on August 8 with a starting early bird price of $389 for the base variant.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra has roundly been accused of looking just like its Apple namesake on the outside - however, they are not the same on the inside, according to iFixit. The teardown enthusiasts now indicate that Samsung's Watch Ultra might be the more repairable flagship wearable of the two.

The Pixel 9 series will be significantly more expensive than the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in Europe. However, a reliable sources has shared the extent of launch discounts and bonuses that Google will offer for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL at launch.

With a likely launch set for next month, Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series is expected to bring along a plethora of updates and improvements. According to a recent leak by a tipster with a decent track record, the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to feature larger batteries, with the smaller 16 Pro getting the biggest jump in capacity.