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Xiaomi has revealed which devices it has added to its MIUI 14 rollout. An extra 25 devices are now eligible, including several Redmi Note series representatives.

Cyberpunk 2077 players will finally be able to take full advantage of DLSS 3 on their GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards. Dying Light 2 also gets the feature, along with a laundry list of other improvements via the 1.9.0 update.

The OnePlus 11R - or Ace 2, depending on location - is now officially slated to launch as a new Android smartphone with the same battery and charging tech as the OEM's latest flagship. The upcoming R-series variant is also now assured of a 120Hz "Super Fluid Display" and a Hyperboost Gaming Engine; then again, it has now been revealed to be compromised in some ways relative to its more premium 11-series sibling.

Apple is projected to get into the mixed-reality hardware game for the first time this year with the "Reality Pro". A prolific tech correspondent has critiqued the Cupertino giant's alleged decision ahead of time, speculating that the headset may not prove the iPhone-esque instant hit the OEM might wish for.

Fiido has announced that it will start 2023 by breaking into a number of brand-first e-bike and scooter types. The company has also revealed some more information on these new models, its new "heavy-duty" Titan flagship and M31 "E-MTB" included. They will be joined by the seated Q2 and Kidz push-bike.

The "Ace 2" is currently rumored to debut as the Chinese-market version of the 11R, the next member of OnePlus' flagship smartphone series for 2023. Now, the device's design has been brought up once again in the form of a new render. On that note, it is also now slated to launch with specs nearly as high-end as that of the 11.

A new leak has shed light on all the features bought forth by One UI 5.1. It brings many quality-of-life upgrades to the Gallery, Camera, Bixby and improves connectivity across the Galaxy ecosystem. The software will debut alongside the Galaxy S23 series on February 1.

CheckSum Metal: Hellsinger is a fairly simple first-person shooter, but the main attractions are executed so well that it's difficult not to enjoy the end result. It makes for a great entry into rhythm games if you're more of an FPS player, while the heavy metal soundtrack scored by the likes of Serj Tankian, Matt Heafy, Alissa White-Gluz, and Tatiana Shmayluk will have fans of the genre coming back for more.

Google reportedly intends to start blocking the installation of apps that have been developed for older versions of Android soon. These changes are slated to come into effect with the next major upgrade to the operating system, and is touted to enhance security both on and off the Play Store.

Garmin is preparing to release another stable update for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S. In the meantime, the company has issued new beta updates that make numerous changes and improvements, as well as several bug fixes.

New information about Apple iOS 17 has been leaked by a noted source, with Cupertino’s focus going forward apparently resting on “stability and efficiency” for the iPhone operating system. Visual alterations to iOS will be downplayed for the 17th iteration, with multiple changes headed by improvements to the Music app and Home app.
Update: Another well-known Apple observer has disputed the alleged leak.

Garmin has issued Beta version 14.12 to the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 955, the last beta build before Garmin embarks on a new stable software release. Beta version 14.12 address a few bugs and makes a few refinements for both smartwatches.

GoPro has just launched its fifth-gen Million Dollar Challenge, which is open to participants worldwide. As the name suggests, it is a video clip contest with a US$1 million prize-pool. It is open to users of the HERO11 Black and Mini action-cams in 2023, which is also the first year that submissions made through the OEM's Quik App will be accepted.

Sony has just unleashed its latest Walkman ZX- and A-series audio players on the United States market. They consist of the NW-ZX707 and more affordable NW-A306, both of which are rated for extended battery life, relatively large displays and support for high-res audio. They also both support Android and are "fully" Wi-Fi compatible for potentially audiophile-grade streaming and downloading.

Garmin is distributing a new beta update for Fenix 6, Enduro, Tactix Delta, Quatix 6 and Marq series smartwatches. The new build is available as Beta version 24.84 and will be distributed through Garmin's GCM servers if your smartwatch is enrolled on its Public Beta program.

Samsung has started rolling out new updates to the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Like the Galaxy Watch5 series, the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic can now take advantage of an improved Camera Controller app, as well as a battery diagnostics utility.

Garmin has updated a host of recent smartwatches to new beta software builds ahead of stable rollouts. Enduro 2, Epix 2, Fenix 7 and Marq 2 series are now receiving Beta version 11.22, which follows hot on the heels of Beta version 11.21.

Featuring multiplayer skirmishes and castle sieges that bring together up to 100 players, Warlander includes a medieval-inspired setting with supernatural items and abilities, as well as powerful robots. This free-to-play title is now available on Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles scheduled to follow in April.

Introduced yesterday, version 528.24 of NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver package provides support for the DLSS 3 updates scheduled to arrive soon in Hitman 3 and Marvel's Midnight Suns. It also comes with pre-release optimizations for other titles with day-1 DLSS support, such as Dead Space, Forspoken, and Deliver Us Mars.

Garmin has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally given its ECG App for the Venu 2 Plus a go. Therefore, its units in this country can now use the electrocardiography hardware found in their wearable for the first time. Users can view their "revolutionary" cardiac graphs right on their wrist or sync them to the Connect smartphone app.

Apple has released new major updates for various iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch Series devices. The new updates introduce several new features, as well as new wallpapers and watch faces, among other things. Apple is distributing iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 and watchOS 9.3 now as OTA updates.

BMW is rolling out a new update affecting approximately 4.7 million vehicles. The latest software makes the Digital Key easier to share and activate and brings an app-based Remote Control Parking feature to several models. Other features include a new mobile operator for personal eSIM and an improved charging process for the iX.

ViewSonic has announced that it will unveil a new 5K display as a headline act at its Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) showcase. The massive, business-grade display can be written or drawn on as well as show 105 inches of visual content. It will be joined by even bigger LED displays, some of which have upgraded to flexible displays, and ultra-bright projectors at the conference.

BOOX touts its latest 13.3-inch Android e-reader as one with the GPU power to confer the "Super Refresh Technology" necessary to make different tasks such as scrolling or note-taking as "smooth" as it can. The Tab X also benefits from a "clearer" screen and a "larger" battery, despite also being slimmer than its last-gen counterpart of the same size and starting price.

Xiaomi has begun distributing MIUI 14 to the Xiaomi 12, having already made the Xiaomi 12 Lite eligible for the Android 13-based update. With promised design and performance improvements, MIUI 14 should be a breath of fresh air for devices released with MIUI 13. MIUI 14 eligibility should soon expand to the Redmi K50 series, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12S series and Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, too.

The Realme GT Neo 5 is already being touted as its brand's next smartphone with the most premium charging tech as an option at launch. Now, according to a new leak, this new spec will be paired to those geared for speed in other areas as well. They may include generous amounts of RAM, an OLED display and the latest software out of the box.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the best-selling video games in history, with more than 40 million copies sold. Now "enhanced with numerous visual and technical improvements," the Complete Edition of this title that arrived back in 2015 brings together the base game and its two expansions for 80% off.

Samsung has revealed plans to further improve functionality across the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 series. Soon, the Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro will be able to monitor and control devices via the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem, including Nest and Ring doorbells.

Confirming a series of leaks and rumors, GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition is finally available on Steam and also playable on Steam Deck. Although this buggy remasters bundle that arrived in November 2021 hasn't received any fixes for roughly a year, at least it can be acquired for half the price until February 2.

Once known as Samsung Pay and available as Samsung Wallet since June 2022, the digital wallet platform of the South Korean tech giant continues its expansion. After reaching 13 new markets at the end of 2022, Samsung Wallet is now heading for 8 new ones, including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, and more.

ASUS has released Android 13 updates for its last-generation flagship smartphones. Available to download now as an OTA or a full update package, WW-33.0210.0210.210 brings the Zenfone 8, ASUS 8z and the Zenfone 8 Flip up from Android 12 in what could be their final major OS update.

EZVIZ' latest home security camera offers 360-degree surveillance in an FHD resolution and a 2-way talk function. However, the OEM asserts that it stands out with its Smart Night Vision, designed to address some potential problems with its existing IR-enabled rivals. It has landed with a special offer to mark its launch on Amazon.

Samsung has released new updates for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro. Not yet available to the Galaxy Watch4 or Galaxy Watch4 Classic, the updates bring previously promised features, plus a new device diagnostics tool for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Watch5 series.

iQOO India has announced that the iQOO Neo7 is to become its next Amazon Special later in 2023. The smartphone launched with MediaTek's second-newest flagship-grade SoC, a main rear camera customized by its OEM and triple-figure wattage for its large battery. Will all of these impressive specs make it to its new market?

Amazon has reduced the prices of Crucial MX500 SSDs. All based on the 2.5-inch form factor, the Crucial MX500 series comes with 5 years of limited manufacturer's warranty, plus 510 MB/s sequential write and 560 MB/s sequential read speeds.

Motorola is now rumored to release a new mid-range Android 13 smartphone soon. The alleged Moto G73 is depicted as looking a lot like many of its 2022 siblings, albeit with possible upgrades in some respects. It is also thought to have on-point dual rear cameras, yet retain a 3.5mm jack and a microSD card slot.

A new mod for the original Final Fantasy 7 adds voiced lines throughout the game. The team behind the mod, Tsunamods, hired voice actors to record the entirety of the game's script. The mod is free to download but is only available for the PC version.

LeTV's new S1 Pro has launched with a suspiciously familiar, supposedly premium, design that even has an updated pill-shaped punch-hole selfie camera to complete the effect. The OEM claims that it is integrated into the UI with a number of useful features such as media controls. However, it starts at under US$150 in its native market.

Skagen has reportedly started to push Wear OS 3 to its latest Falster Gen 6 smartwatch. However, numerous users have found that the hotly-awaited software upgrade has arrived without some features they may have expected. Furthermore, they also claim that others they had gotten used to on the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus-powered wearable are now gone.

Samsung has outlined new features headed to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, plus the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 series. The new features should start arriving early next week, with others due in February.

A number of iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max owners have taken to Reddit with complaints that their new top-end handset had developed the tendency to exhibit display flickering or momentary green or yellow lines on waking or booting up. Now, a blog claims to be party to new communications on the subject, and now seeks to reassure these users that these issues are fixable with a simple software update.

Many third-party Twitter clients, both mobile and desktop, are reportedly experiencing outages. The affected apps have seemingly been unable to connect to the platform using Twitter APIs. Speculation is high that the issues may be an indication that Twitter is trying to kill third-party replacements.

Huawei's registration of 2 new devices with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has sparked rumors that they are no other than the successors to the flagship P50 and P50 Pro of 2022. The allegedly upcoming smartphones are thought to launch with an innovative rear camera hump which, according to a top leaker, will come packed with in-house features and enhanced low-light performance.

According to a leading industry analyst, Apple has found a partner to help with alleged plans to make iPhones that ditch conventional physical side buttons for those that are "solid-state", or pressure-sensitive, in the near future. This potentially interesting hardware update may be exclusive to the upcoming 15 Pro series at first, yet may be quickly adopted by Android flagships thereafter.

Released back in March 2019, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 allows the player to lead a team of elite agents against the forces of evil in a fight taking place in a post-pandemic Washington DC. The 70% deal brings the Standard Edition of the game down to US$9, while the Warlords of New York Ultimate Edition is now available for US$24.

The next major PlayStation 5 update version 7.00 will finally bring the highly-anticipated Discord integration, according to sources familiar with the matter. It will also let PS Plus Premium subscribers save precious hard drive space by allowing them to stream PS5 games off the cloud. The update should roll out to consoles worldwide in March 2023.

Thanks to the ongoing "MIDWEEK MADNESS" deal, NBA 2k23 is now available on Steam for just US$20.99. However, those also interested in playing golf can (allegedly) take advantage of the PGA Tour 2K23 X NBA 2k23 Bundle, which is available for US$79.99. Lastly, NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition is now US$49.99 (50% off).

While both MIUI 13.5 and Android 13-based firmware are still nowhere to be seen, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and its non-Pro sibling now receive the Android 12-based MIUI Global 13.0.12 Stable update. This software package brings together the October, November, and December security updates, without any new features.

Redmi is now rumored to bulk its Note 12 series of Android smartphones out with a new variant called the Turbo. The device is thought to owe its name to its potential to propel Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 7-series chipset to the market, allegedly rounded out with other worthwhile specs including a high-refresh-rate display, a large battery and what just might be the same rear cameras as its putative Pro sibling.

DJI has announced a series-first Mini addition, touted to allow users to "Move Lighter" under the same new RS 3 gimbal name. It has been designed to weigh half as much as its Pro sibling, yet is touted as an ideal companion for a range of cameras, full-frame mirrorless units with their lenses included. It also integrates its own little touchscreen, although there is also a dedicated Bluetooth shutter button.