CheckMag Smart rings, with the Oura ring at the forefront, have steadily increased in popularity. Samsung's entry into this market holds promise, but it is not without its challenges. Whether the Galaxy ring will be a health tech innovation or another disappointment remains to be seen. If you're considering purchasing one, here are some key factors to keep in mind.

In a few days, Nothing will be presenting three new products, which are likely to stand out above all due to their unusual design, as Nothing has already shared teaser images with a fresh look of the CMF Watch Pro 2 and all the components of the CMF Phone 1.

SKB Cases has launched the iSeries Apple Vision Pro Case to provide protection against impact, water, dust, and theft. Apple Vision Pro headsets have a cracked cover glass repair cost of $799, so the $224.99 SKB case provides affordable peace of mind when transporting the Vision Pro.

RedMagic, a brand that's best known for its gaming phones, has made its entry into the gaming laptop market. The first unit, called Gaming Laptop 16 Pro, will launch on July 3 in China. It features an Intel Core i9 14900HX, Nvidia RTX 4070, a 16-inch 2.5K screen, and an aluminum alloy chassis with "MacBook-level" craftsmanship.

Tesla has officially recalled every Cybertruck it has produced so far, owing to a failing windscreen wiper motor that has caused concern for more than one owner caught in heavy rain. As it turns out, the American EV maker has barely managed to make 3,900 Cybertrucks per month since the last recall in April — less than half of its production target for the end of 2024.

Anbernic has not officially commented on the release of its next 4-inch gaming handheld yet. Nonetheless, new leaks have confirmed not only more information about the device, but also that it will launch as the RG40XX H with a native landscape display and not the RG40XX.

Motorola's latest online sale for the US lists the first-gen Razr+, the OEM's highest-end foldable smartphone of yesteryear, at $350 off its original price - which makes it cheaper than the new non-flagship Razr 2024. Meanwhile, a selection of other 2023 smartphones now start at just $99 as part of Motorola's new Star Spangled event.

Garmin has brought various new features to the Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 through a series of new software updates. In short, the new updates bring the Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 into line with the Edge 1050 that Garmin released yesterday.

Huawei touts the latest version of its MateBook X Pro as the ultimate ultrabook as it weighs just 34.6 ounces (or 980 grams (g)) - however, it is about to be dethroned by an upcoming, possibly very similarly-named, rival from Honor. The allegedly outed addition to the MagicBook line might also debut as an "AI PC" and come packed with "exclusive" tech.

ASUS subsidiary AAEON has expanded its single-board computer (SBC) offering with a set of Intel Raptor Lake-based options. All sold under the banner of the PICO-RAP4, the new SBCs support multiple operating systems and contain numerous expansion options.

Mobvoi has presented a new version of its latest smartwatch. The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro Slate is already available to order in multiple countries for the same price as the regular model.

Tesla's Cybertruck is undeniably a very powerful and capable machine. However, although the truck can tow 11,000 lbs pretty effortlessly, it does so while losing range quite rapidly. This, along with the long charging times, makes towing using the Cybertruck a rather stressful ordeal, as depicted in a recent YouTube video.

OnePlus' next Android smartphone now has less than 24 hours to go before its launch; nevertheless, the brand has some more tantalizing details to fit into its feeds before this event. For example, the Ace 3 Pro will have one of its OEM's most up-to-date displays, found in a chassis that will be a considerable upgrade over its forebear in terms of features such as waterproofing.

Honor has unveiled a Magic V2 successor in its first round of teasers about the device. Launching soon as the Magic V3, the device is said to 'raise the bar once again' for foldable smartphones. According to a typically reliable leaker, Honor has managed to pack various hardware upgrades inside of an even thinner and lighter housing than the current Magic V2.

Philips has released yet another 49-inch ultra-wide monitor. Available globally, the Philips 49B2U6903CH offers two Thunderbolt 4 ports and is equivalent to having a pair 27-inch and 16:9 monitors sat next to each other.

Working alongside Adobe's researchers, a doctoral student at Oregon State University has managed to come up with a new training method for AI systems that is both more efficient and has a lower likelihood of providing solutions that contain ideas and behaviors that can be considered socially biased.

Typically, Google announces new flagships in early October, save for the Pixel 5. However, the company has pivoted to scheduling its next launch event before the release of new iPhones. Google has confirmed one device that will be in attendance, although plenty more are also anticipated like a new Pixel Fold and a pair of Pixel Watch 3 smartwatches.

With a charging time of just 10 minutes, practical energy density and a new type of anode, the battery is primarily intended for use in large, heavy vehicles. It is also reliable in a wide range of conditions.

Motorola has released another Moto G series smartphone globally. This time, the company has replaced the Moto G84 with the Moto G85, which lines up to rival popular mid-range smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G thanks to its £299 starting price in the UK and €349 starting priced in the Eurozone.

We have revised our rating system, and the new version 8 is being used for all tested devices since the beginning of June. We show what has changed in the evaluation and what impact this has on the results.

Team Red will present its new "Neural Texture Block Compression" next week at an event in London. The AI-powered method seems to be an alternative for Nvidia's "Random-Access Neural Compression of Material Textures" that has not yet seen actual implementation.

If going to ChatGPT's website is too much trouble, you can now download the dedicated ChatGPT app for Mac. This ends the need for a subscription and marks the first time a dedicated ChatGPT app has come to personal computers, with a Windows client being conspicuously absent.

Yaber is offering a new projector in two versions. The device is compact and is also particularly suitable for mobile use thanks to the built-in battery.

Founded 15 years ago, Rivian has been struggling to break even ever since. With just 57,232 produced last year, this North American EV brand has just received a new boost in the form of a software development deal with Volkswagen. Thanks to it, Rivian should get up to $5 billion by the end of 2026.

CheckMag Society is waking up to the notion that smartphones may not be the best thing for our mental health, or our time management. Governments are looking to ban phones in schools and a part of the population is beginning to ditch smartphones in an attempt to claw back some of the time lost to doom scrolling. Here are X phone solutions that can help curb your smartphone addiction.

Interview Notebookcheck had an opportunity to speak with MSI's regional marketing managers Bruce Lin and Green Lin about the MSI Claw, Windows-on-Arm laptops and its future plans. While MSI will stick with Intel for the foreseeable future, it is open to the idea of collaborating with AMD for handheld chips at a later point.

Beyerdynamic has just launched the VERIO 200, its first TWS earphone with an open-ear design. Each earphone weighs 10.8 g, houses a 16.2 mm graphene driver and has an 8 hour battery life. The VERIO 200 supports multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 and the aptX Adaptive Lossless codec. It is now available for €199/$219.

The LG Gram SuperSlim SKU currently discounted to $999 features a 15.6-inch Full HD OLED screen, an Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, 32 GB of memory, and a total of 2 TB of SSD storage. The downside is that most users might have to get used to dongles, as it comes with just three USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

US carriers just began flipping the Rich Communication Services switch for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2. This is a real game changer that will finally do away with those messaging limitations between iOS and Android that phone users all over the world have had to deal with for so many years.

The company is hosting a product launch conference on July 3, where the new 'Phantom Blade' controller is expected to debut alongside the Red Magic 9S Pro and an 'AI Gaming' Laptop.

Tesla has come up with a devious new tactic to comply with the latest US IRA tax incentive requirements. In order to get the full $7,500 tax incentive for both the Model Y and Model 3 Long Range AWD and Performance, Tesla has split Model Y and Model 3 cell production. Buyers eligible for the IRA tax incentive end up with a more expensive battery pack.

Honor has shown off two AI-powered features. AI Defocus Eye Protection essentially emulates a defocus contact lens to help with myopia. AI Deepfake Detection helps detect videos manipulated with AI in real time.

Samsung has officially confirmed Galaxy Unpacked will happen on July 10. It also lets you claim a $50 discount. Plus, buyers in the US can potentially win a $5,000 Samsung Store voucher by pre-registering.

Anker has a new premium headset in the pipeline, the Anker Soundcore Space One Pro, which is said to have a long battery life. Despite the nominally high price, a suitable storage case must be optionally purchased.

Demanding television buyer can currently benefit from a very enticing deal by opting for the 2023 Samsung S90C, because the 77-inch QD-OLED TV is now available at a massive discount and has returned to its lowest price point thus far on Amazon.

The world's largest battery maker is testing the abilities of its new Condensed Battery technology to power passenger planes, and has already successfully tested a 4-ton aircraft.

The Steam Summer Sale will start this Thursday, June 27. While Valve has yet to reveal the full roster of games that will be discounted, the trailer has confirmed that strategy favourite, Stellaris, and smash hits Palworld and Content Warning will both be discounted in the Steam Summer Sale. It also teased a new category called Deep Discounts, which appears to slash prices by up to 95%.

Samsung announced a new affordable smartwatch a few days ago, the Galaxy Watch FE. The wearable is now available for purchase, coming in at $199, with the option to trade in any smartwatch in any condition to score to it at $99.

Tesla is still the world's most profitable automaker per vehicle sold, but the number had halved since the heyday of its peak pricing, when demand was high and supply restricted.

Digital Chat Station, a popular Weibo tipster, has shared the first few details of the Redmi Note 14 Pro. According to the leakster, the phone will feature a 50 MP "large" primary sensor, but there won't be a telephoto camera on the back. It will also reportedly come with a 1.5K "micro-curved" display.

Motorola has now released the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra globally. Arriving as the Razr 2024 and Razr 2024 Plus in North America, the pair take on Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5, as well as the forthcoming Galaxy Z Flip6.

More than two years after discontinuing the Beats Pill+ Bluetooth speaker, Apple has resurrected the line of portable speakers with a new model. It keeps the familiar pill-shaped design albeit with slight changes, packs several new features, and even has a fairly affordable price tag.

Garmin has now released the Edge 1050, which serves as a direct successor to the ageing Edge 1040. Available to order in multiple markets for $699.99, the Garmin Edge 1050 contains numerous upgrades over its predecessor, including a high-resolution and 1,000-nit display.

AMD's 10-core Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU has just made its Geekbench debut. It performs on par with its 12-core sibling (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). However, there is a lot of scope for improvement because the chip was not operating at its peak.

The HMD 105 and HMD 110 are now official, the second and third feature phones that HMD Global has introduced today. Sitting right at the bottom of the company's product stack, the HMD 105 and HMD 110 can play Snake and have 1,000 mAh batteries that should last weeks between charges, not days.

Geothermal energy not only supplies heat and electricity. Almost pure lithium carbonate could be extracted from the deep water to produce batteries.

Bill Gates' company Molten Industries produces graphite, a key material for lithium-ion batteries, from natural gas in a cost-effective and CO2-free process. The new technology is designed to help decarbonise while supporting the development of EVs and the hydrogen economy.

The 220 4G (2024) is the latest version of HMD's durable Nokia-branded feature phone. It is touted to let the user play Snake for days on its 2.4-inch display, and to play the music stored on a microSD card over Bluetooth. Then again, it does not have a rear camera or much scope for offline apps.

Motorola has now released a new flagship foldable smartphone, shortly before the expected introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6. As expected, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is the first foldable to feature a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, as well as a pair of 165 Hz displays and a pair of 50 MP cameras.