Apple asserts that it will include features to make the independent repair of iPhones easier, safer and more legitimate in the next major upgrade to iOS. Some teardown vloggers have found that some of the Cupertino giant's infamous ''software locks" are indeed gone in the new build - however, it seems that the use of the OEM's new and supposedly repair-friendly options come with some drawbacks all their own.

JBL's recently introduced Tour 3 Pro premium earbuds have finally become available for purchase, starting at $299 in the United States. Albeit pricey, the earbuds pack great performance with a solid list of features including adaptive ANC and Auracast support.

Apple has widely been rumored to release 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max SoCs sometime next month. Mark Gurman recently reiterated these claims, adding that new, entry level iPads may also debut at this event.

Anker’s 647 Charging Station (100W) is now available on sale at Amazon for $69.99 (originally $99.99). It's a great chance to grab this 10-in-1 power strip featuring 6 AC outlets, 2 retractable USB-C cables, and 2 USB ports. A $200,000 connected equipment warranty ensures safe, high-speed charging for all your devices.

Apple has recently increased the out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for its iPhone 16 Pro models, now charging $119. This marks a 20% hike from the previous generation. The standard iPhone 16 models will keep the $99 replacement fee, and AppleCare+ users can still get free replacements if their battery's capacity drops below 80%.

The Vivo V40e is now projected to replace its predecessor as an ultra-slim Android smartphone despite its market tier-leading battery capacity. It is also thought to switch to a more up-to-date design, finished in a new color that might be intended to mimic one now exclusive to the new iPhone 16 series. The V40e is also thought to challenge devices such as the CMF Phone 1 with the same MediaTek silicon.

The Anker SOLIX F1200 portable power station, previously known as the PowerHouse 757, is an excellent portable power backup solution for camping and outdoor enthusiasts. The product can output up to 1,800 W, with a capacity of 1,229 Wh, and is decently efficient with heavier loads.

The RedMagic Nova is about to hit the international market as the first Android tablet with active, fan-powered cooling for its top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version processor. Do these custom "unparalleled gaming" features make it any harder to take the tablet apart? A well-known teardown vlogger finds out in a new video.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 flagship SoC is set to arrive with an all-performance-core setup, setting the stage for a flagship SoC face-off with the Apple A18 Pro and the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

A recent accident with a Tesla Semi truck demonstrated the challenges firefighters face with spontaneously combusting lithium batteries. The effort involved a high-voltage hazard specialist and a thermal scanner.

While Apple introduced a notch display with MacBook Pro 2021, none of the models so far featured Face ID like iPhones. But that can possibly change, as the official Store app now shows an illustration of a Mac with a Face ID icon on the display.

FriendlyELEC has raced ahead with a new single-board computer release. This time, it has introduced the NanoPi Zero2, which it bases on Rockchip's RK3528A chipset. The affordable board also features various expansion options and a choice between 1 GB or 2 GB of LPDDR4x RAM.

TrimUI has revealed early details about a new retro gaming handheld. This time, the company intends to release a vertical option with strong Game Boy Color vibes.

Lexar's SD 8.0 card offers exceptional read and write speeds, but its practical utility is hindered by the absence of compatible devices. The card's high performance is enabled by its use of PCIe 4.0 lanes, but its full potential is currently unattainable due to the absence of SD 8.0-compatible cameras, drones, and card readers. While the card can be used with existing devices, its performance is significantly limited.

The latest hi-res image of Anker's 25,000mAh Zolo power bank confirms its 165W output and dual inbuilt USB-C cables, one of which is retractable. The power bank features a digital display for battery status and includes one USB-A port and one other USB-C port, likely enabling 4-device simultaneous charging.

Oura is acquiring metabolic health tracking company Veri, building on an existing integration for blood glucose level monitoring for users of its smart ring. The company has also announced a new Meals tool, launching in Oura Labs. The upcoming feature will help users understand the impact of meal timings on their health.

Anker is said to be about to launch a new cable in two versions in the US: the Anker Zolo USB-C to USB-C Cable (3.3ft, 240W braided) and the Anker Zolo USB-C to USB-C Cable (6ft, 240W braided). Features include a 480 Mbps transfer rate, an ultra-thin connector and a dirt-resistant coating.

The Biden administration has finalized huge tariff hikes on Chinese-made electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar panels, and other imports. The tariffs include medical masks and syringes, raising already expensive medical costs in America.

Z-Pocket Game has revealed new details about one of its forthcoming gaming handhelds. While the ZPG Bubble has been in development for a while, the company has now revealed what appear to be eight launch colour options.

Tesla may introduce a new automatic docking feature for its upcoming Home Wireless Charging Pad. The system will allow cars to locate the pad and maneuver into the perfect spot for efficient charging.

Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter, in a recent interview, stated that the PC-equivalent for the PlayStation 5 Pro console would cost a 'fair bit more'. This is hardly a surprise, since the whole point of a gaming console is to provide a decent gaming experience while being easy to afford. The PS5 Pro's absurdly high pricing may rattle this trend a bit, but it's hard to argue that its value proposition is worse than a PC.

UGREEN's Nexode 20,000 mAh power bank is a great choice for anyone looking to get their hands on a high-capacity power bank with support for USB-C PD alongside a plethora of other standards. With a digital display and a maximum 130 W of combined output, the Nexode is now even easier to recommend thanks to Amazon's ongoing sale.

Google touts its latest foldable Android smartphone as the thinnest of its kind on the market - however, it pays a price for its updated build, as discovered on the famous JerryRigEverything channel. It seems that "scratches at a level six, with deeper grooves at a level seven" are the least of the ~$1,800 device's worries - in fact, it should be more concerned with not losing at durability to its less than robust forebear.

The Google Tensor G4 has been benchmarked on 3DMark Wild Life Extreme by Golden Review. Per the benchmark scores shared, the Pixel 9 SoC hardly beats the Tensor G3, and it can't match the score of the 2021 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

The prominent YouTube channel Out of Spec Reviews recently range-tested the Tesla Model 3 Long Range (2024) on the highway at 70 mph, and the results were beyond impressive. Not only did the Model 3 exceed its EPA estimate, but it also outclassed its predecessor by almost 60 miles.

Vivo already boasts that its X200 series will be the best Android smartphones with their new MediaTek Dimensity 9400 on the market soon. However, some of them will also have slower charging than their X100 forebears, according to a new leak. That includes the series' alleged new Mini variant.

X user @GawroskiT seems to have gotten a hold of an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V laptop. The user has compared it against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, and the Arc 140V of the Lunar Lake CPU appears to have outperformed the Radeon 780M in Ashes of the Singularity benchmark.

The OnePlus 13 is thought to be one of the first Android flagship smartphones to reach the international market with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. Now, it is said to have 2 charging modes with the power to match its bleeding-edge new silicon - whereas other, closely-related, devices might not.

The world's biggest EV battery maker is on its way to double electric vehicle warranties with new packs that have a 15-year lifespan and are guaranteed to last at least 600,000 miles.

Until now, Tesla's Robotaxi was only known from concept drawings. Now the first prototype of the self-driving electric car has been spotted. A photo shows it at a junction in front of a Tesla Model Y - albeit completely covered in yellow foil.

Microsoft is currently giving away two games from indie developer Lonely Troops - one RPG and one strategy game. But gamers need to be quick. The offer is only valid for two more days.

The Lenovo Tab Plus is hardly what can be considered a powerhouse. However, its suprisingly excellent 8-speaker audio system from JBL and 90 Hz IPS display make it an outstanding choice for entertainment use along with some occasional productivity.

A shady 4chan leak suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 might be called "Nintendo Superior," with magnetic Joy-Cons, a 7-inch+ display, and analog triggers similar to the Steam Deck. As with all anonymous leaks, take this information with a heavy dose of skepticism until Nintendo confirms anything officially.

Xgimi is launching a new version of the existing projector. It promises a decent resolution and can be used without a player. Thanks to the rechargeable battery, it can also be used on the move without any problems.

Anker has made the MagGo USB-C adapter official. With a 3-in-1 design, it can charge the iPhone and expand the storage through SD and TF slots. The launch price is $34.99.

Lenovo's Legion Y700 is a gaming tablet that has recieved widespread acclaim from tech reviewers. The tablet's 2024 refresh is expected soon, as confirmed by Lenovo's Weibo handle, and will likely boast the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC as indicated by the tablet's recent Geekbench appearance.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price has leaked online. The figure, if true, is quite exciting, since the leaked Switch 2 MSRP is only a modest increase over the inflation-adjusted OG Switch launch price. Additionally, we also have some information regarding the imminent announcement of Nintendo's next-gen console.

With a history of over two decades and previously known as OpenBeOS, today's Haiku is pushing forward with the release of the R1 Beta 5 preview version. This community-driven project aims to provide a modern open-source operating system that's also backward-compatible with BeOS.

GMKtec has unveiled the NucBox K8 Plus in China, a slightly upgraded version of the non-Plus mini PC. The new unit has a better port selection, with two USB4 ports and one OCuLink port. It can also max out at a higher TDP, thanks to the new cooler.

A brand-new chip powers the latest Apple iPhone 16 Pro series, the A18 Pro. In a recent Geekbench CPU test, this SoC scored higher than the A17 Pro, and now, it has outscored the predecessor and even the Apple M1 in the latest GPU benchmark.

Oprah Winfrey has interviewed AI technology leaders and the public in an hour-long ABC broadcast titled AI and the Future of Us. The show was created to help the public better understand the benefits and threats of current and emerging AI. The luminaries included Microsoft founder and ex-CEO Bill Gates, and OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman.

Microsoft has officially announced its intent to move security measures out of the kernel, following the Crowdstrike disaster a few short months ago. The removal of kernel access for security solutions would likely revolutionise running Windows games on the Steam Deck and other Linux systems.

CD Projekt Red just recently added AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 with Frame Generation to Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion. Although the results in a nearly 100% bump in frame rates, there are visual trade-offs that fans aren't exactly pleased with.

The Ig Nobel was awarded to Japanese researchers demonstrating back end ventillation of animals with oxygen works to maintain blood oxygenation. Although seemingly unusual, other researchers demonstrated decades ago that mice could survive when submerged in oxygenated perfluorodecalin, so oxygenating animals by flooding the intenstines with this liquid is not unexpected.