Vivo has announced that it has partnered with Rokid to make the X100 Ultra capable of 3D photography. The new feature is backed to turn users of the top-end flagship Android smartphone into aspiring extended or augmented reality (XR/AR) content creators using the Ultra's Zeiss-tuned cameras. Vivo has also now hinted that it will release its first ever headset soon.

Tesla started selling dedicated microphones for in-car karaoke sessions and now offers multicolor ambient lighting retrofits to willing owners of select vehicle batches made in Giga Shanghai.

The OPPO K12x for the Indian market has the same LED ring flash-equipped camera hump as the OnePlus Nord CE 4, yet will be much cheaper on its release as it starts with just 6GB of RAM, slower charging and an HD+ display. It also has MediaTek Dimensity silicon rather than a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset - yet might appeal to those who like a dedicated audio port on their new Android 14 smartphone.

A new trademark listing has confirmed Starfield's new DLC will be called Starborn. It will be the games second (and probably last) story-based DLC and will launch after Shattered Space.

PlayStation gamers will not be bored in August. In addition to fans of the Soulslike, multiplayer shooter and RPG genres, Star Wars fans in particular will get their money's worth, with two games to look forward to.

In addition to the Cosmos 4K SE, Anker is launching two more projectors on the market. These are even smaller systems that are also considerably cheaper. Both models have an internal battery.

Anker is launching a new projector on the market with the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE. The system promises high luminosity and can also be used as a smart projector without an external player. Intelligent functions are designed to make set-up and installation considerably easier.

Until the beginning of August, gamers have the opportunity to test Ubisoft's gaming subscription for just one euro and play AAA titles such as Far Cry 6 or Anno 1800 for a month.

A new leak says Huawei's Kirin chip will be more powerful than initially anticipated. It is manufactured on a new SMIC node and could perform on par with a two-generation-old Qualcomm flagship.

With Tesla's stock down 12% since the earnings reveal, Elon Musk's big bet on robotaxis and a ride-share service may not pay off, according to NIO.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is set to be unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit, which will take place from October 21 to 23 in Hawaii. Qualcomm hasn't officially said anything about the chipset yet, but a leaker says that the internal testing data doesn't hint at an impressive CPU performance boost. However, the GPU improvement is said to be "huge."

The Asus Zephyrus ROG G14 (2024) with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU has dropped to a record low price. Unlike the company's previous iteration, Asus's latest compact 14-incher aims to serve both habitual gamers and multimedia users alike. Thankfully, Asus Zephyrus ROG G14 2024 succeeds in almost every aspect.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says not all Apple Intelligence features will launch together. In particular, the enhanced Siri could take a while to arrive due to stability issues.

The AMD Ryzen 9000 series was set to launch on July 31, but the company recently announced that the first processors of the lineup will hit the market on August 8 instead. There hasn't been a proper explanation for why the launch was delayed, but now, different reports are hinting that it's due to mislabeling the CPUs.

The Huawei Nova Flip won't match the Huawei Pocket 2 when it comes to its specifications, but they are still pretty decent. It will also come in four colors.

Artificial light is different from sunlight. Above all, it is not efficiently converted into electricity by solar modules. A new type of perovskite solar cell is set to change this thanks to its high efficiency.

Intel's top-spec Core Ultra 9 288V has shown up on Geekbench. Its single-core performance is slightly better than AMD's Strix Point flagship, but it lags in multi-core prowess due to fewer CPU cores.

Lenovo has officially launched the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 in China, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite series processor. This high-end business laptop can be had with a stunning 2.8K OLED display and naturally, it also delivers impressive battery life, quality keyboard and solid port selection. The T14s Gen 6 has a dual-fan cooling system to handle the powerful processor while maintaining the classic ThinkPad design. The price tag in China is 11,999 yuan ($1,650).

Hallucinations notwithstanding, the de facto leader of the AI industry is keen to enter the search market. The SearchGPT prototype will only be available to a few thousand beta testers at launch, although the end-goal here is to eventually integrate with ChatGPT.

Huawei is seemingly moving its Nova series into the foldable smartphone market with the upcoming launch of the Nova Flip. Positioned between the existing Nova and Pocket series, the Flip will target consumers who want stylish, affordable devices with user-friendly features. The Nova Flip will feature a square external screen. Alongside the Nova Flip, Huawei will unveil other products on August 6th, including new tablets and laptops.

Xiaomi is launching a new sensor for indoor air quality, the Smart Temperature and Humidity Monitor 3, which comes with a large display and several other features.

Will we soon get an even smaller and lighter HoverAir-like mini drone from DJI? It looks like it, as a video leak and a certification suggest: the FCC has confirmed a new flying object called DJ Neo. A drone expert provides the first potential specs.

Tesla's FSD v12.5 update for the Cybertruck now has a rollout timeframe - sometime in August. Confirmed by Elon Musk on July 28th during an X takeover event livestream, v12.5 will upgrade autonomous driving with a single neural network for city navigation and enhanced driver monitoring. Beyond core features, the update has some user-centric improvements like climate control, headlights, and entertainment.

New leaks have revealed that Google is planning to introduce new camera features with the release of the Pixel 9 series. Seemingly, a Windows Recall-like feature is on its way to Pixel smartphones, too.

Google's AI assistant, Gemini, may get new abilities with the integration of new extensions. As per a new APK teardown of the v15.29.34.29 beta update, these tools will allow Gemini to interact with various Google services and devices. Key extensions include Google Home, Phone, and Utilities, enabling users to control smart home devices, make calls, and manage phone settings directly through Gemini.

Although the Tesla Cybertruck has been lambasted for its shorter range when towing heavy loads, the electric pickup truck fared quite well in a torturous towing test at altitude that pushed the Ford F-150 Tremor with the 3.5L Ecoboost engine to its thermal limit.

Sega's highly anticipated Sonic X Shadow Generations is scheduled to launch on October 25th. The game, a sequel to the popular Sonic Generations, will feature a dedicated Shadow the Hedgehog campaign, expanding on the original's successful formula. With pre-orders now open and the game's file size revealed at 13.1 GB, Sonic x Shadow Generations will be priced at $49.99 for the standard version.

Super Nintendo is best known for having a large library of games. However, the two-chip variant of the SNES has had one big issue that Nintendo eventually solved in the one-chip model: blurry video output. Voultar has been working on a fix for this for years, and the hardware hacker has finally developed an Edge Enhancer kit.

Google has already revealed its second-gen foldable smartphone in teaser video form - however, new renders purport to yield another more static look at the upcoming Pixel 9 series flagship. They also suggest that the new device will come in 2 colors and as a stark contrast to its Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rival.

Realme is currently teasing its 13 Pro-series smartphones as the most premium, advanced Android devices of their line ahead of their imminent launch. Now, it seems that one or both handsets will indeed debut with a generational wired charging upgrade. The OEM has also enhanced them with a new type of Gorilla Glass and more drop resistance - albeit with some caveats.

After swapping out our Aeron for the Iskur V2 two months ago, we have some thoughts about the new Razer chair. The bottom line is that everyone should give it a try even if they’re not a gamer.

Apple is projected to launch a new SE version of the iPhone in 2025. Now, the device is also believed to be the first of its series to launch with mobile data powered by an in-house chipset rather than one from Qualcomm as usual. The alleged Slim version of the iPhone 17 is expected to follow in its footsteps shortly thereafter.

As a sequel to multimodal AI on Ray Ban Meta smart glasses, owners of Quest 3 in the US and Canada will soon be able to use Meta AI while in-headset. Meta will be deprecating the existing voice commands on Horizon OS since Meta AI with Vision will be able to handle voice commands as well as visual input from Passthrough.

HMD Global is expanding its product lineup with the rebranded HMD 225 4G feature phone. The device, based on the Nokia 225 4G model, has a basic set of features at an affordable price point - 69 euros. Targeting budget-conscious consumers, the HMD 225 4G aims to capitalize on the continued demand for feature phones, particularly in emerging markets.

BYD has initiated the delivery process for its luxury electric vehicle, the Yangwang U9. Priced at 1.68 million yuan ($), the U9 has impressive performance specifications, including a top speed of 309.19 km/h (mph) and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 2.36 seconds. The vehicle's interior has sleek carbon fiber accents. To address potential delivery delays, BYD has implemented a points-based compensation system.

Lenovo has launched many new products, and the 2024 Legion R9000P is one of them. This new gaming laptop is powered by the Ryzen 9 7945HX, a top-end processor from the Dragon Range series. It’s paired with Nvidia RTX 4060, making it capable of handling most games with maxed-out visuals. The starting price is CNY 9,299 (about $1,282).

DeepL has launched an improved AI for higher-quality language translations across 33 languages. Unlike other large language models for chatbots, DeepL’s model is made with proprietary data for more accurate language translations. Traditional Chinese has been added for the chipmaking industry.

Two upcoming smartwatches from Huawei, the Watch GT 5 and the Watch GT 5 Pro, have been revealed by various certification bodies. Information on the expected specifications is also already available.

Renowned tipster @UniverseIce denied the rumor that Apple's 'Dynamic Island' design is coming to Samsung's upcoming One UI 7.0 beta update. He further stated that the elliptical status bar notification design, that originally led people to expect the inclusion of 'Dynamic Island', may come to more services, such as recorder and stopwatch. Samsung is expected to start beta testing One UI 7.0 on July 29th.

The Google Pixel 8a has a better display than the much more expensive Apple iPhone 15, according to a detailed analysis by DxOMark. The 120 Hz OLED panel is particularly impressive due to its high brightness, but also has some weaknesses.

Who remembers the Mi 8 or Mi 9 with its transparent Explorer Edition? According to a recent hint, a partially transparent version of the Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 15 Pro may make a comeback at the end of 2024, for which there is already a render image.

California tech giant, Apple and its first U.S. retail union, IAM CORE, have reached a tentative agreement. The deal, covering employees at a Maryland store, comes after over a year of challenging negotiations. The agreement includes unspecified improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions. The outcome of the upcoming ratification vote on August 6th is the next important thing to look out for.

Nio has launched its latest smartphone, the Nio Phone 2, featuring high-end specifications and advanced integration with Nio's electric vehicles. Key highlights include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO display, and a camera system with a 48 MP main sensor. The Nio Phone 2 can be used as a car key thanks to UWB and Bluetooth, supports NFC, and offers the Nio Link feature for seamless interaction with the car's infotainment system.

Green Navy's Prometeo, first appearing in a June 7 press release, is the first catamaran in Europe to be powered by electro-hydrogen propulsion. This vessel marks a key step towards decarbonizing maritime transport. By combining electric propulsion with hydrogen fuel cells, Prometeo offers zero-emission, silent, and efficient operation. The catamaran is designed for both passenger and cargo transportation and is expected to be commercially available in spring 2025.

The Cybertruck is made of stainless steel and needs specialized products to clean its surface, including to remove the tiny so-called 'rust' spots that sometimes form on it.

The gaming laptop really works well for QHD gaming, even though the hardware is configured to only consume less than the maximum amount of power. In our test, this has some surprising side effects that include a strong benchmark performance.

OPPO has a lot to offer in terms of new mobile devices for the rest of 2024, according to a famous leaker. Those products include what might be new flagship wireless earbuds and premium mid-range smartphones as well as the third generation of the OEM's top-end tablet. OPPO is also now slated to introduce the latest version of its skin for Android, ColorOS, alongside this hardware.