In 2024, the chapter on zoom cameras in smartphones is likely to be rewritten without Samsung, one of the early co-founders of long-range zoom cameras in smartphones alongside Huawei. Ironically, the Vivo X100 Ultra contains Samsung technology, with which Vivo achieves excellent results, as new photos from its 200 MP telephoto camera demonstrate.

Google has unveiled many of the details surrounding its new Pixel 8a mid-range smartphone. Unfortunately for those looking for an exciting upgrade from the Google Pixel 7a, this simply isn't it. That doesn't mean the Pixel 8a is dead in the water. While the display, cameras, and performance have received little to no updates, the new seven-year software support commitment is a huge boon for the Pixel 8a.

The Oukitel OT5S is a new Android tablet that is likely to be aimed at users who do not have such high demands. It comes with the latest operating system and cellular connection capabilities.

Oura has announced two new features for health monitoring, which aim to provide users with further insights into their own health and the influences of their lifestyle.

Early details for a new IdeaPad Slim 5 refresh have surfaced online. Arriving in the wake of recent AMD Hawk Point and Intel Meteor Lake releases, it seems that Lenovo is turning towards the Snapdragon X Plus, Qualcomm's 10-core chipset.

Sony appears to be continuing its PS5 offensive. At least two PS5-exclusive titles will be released for PC in 2024. As confirmed by a recent leak, a PC port of God of War Ragnarök is to be announced this month.

Although Electronic Arts had stated in 2021 that it did not want to integrate advertising into games, the transcript of a conference call recently emerged in which the use of dynamic ad insertion was discussed.

Xiaomi's inaugural Galaxy Z Flip challenger will come either with or without the groundbreaking spec of satellite connectivity, according to a new leak. It may also charge faster (much faster, in fact) than its Samsung rival, not to mention pretty much any other clamshell-style foldable Android smartphone on the market right now.

Honor is now believed to have a successor for the 100 Pro in the works. The 50MP camera smartphone might have one of the most distinctive camera humps on the market - however, the brand has allegedly ditched it for one almost identical to that of Huawei's latest mobile flagship. The housing is portrayed as making some magnified claims for its specs and features.

The Meizu 21 Note is slated to usher in a number of firsts for its flagship Android smartphone series, a new UI called Flyme AIOS included. It will also have the largest battery of its line to date, paired to a display of a refresh rate even higher than that of its own Pro sibling. Then again, it might make compromises in other areas.

Since 2000, the share of these two energy sources has increased by well over 6,000 percent. This makes global climate protection targets more tangible and slows things down elsewhere.

One problem with high-performance batteries in electric cars is the highly flammable electrolyte. Together with the light metals, which are difficult to extinguish, this results in a dangerous combination that could be broken with aqueous batteries, and not just in the event of an accident.

The latest Apple iPad Pro 11 and 13 with their cutting-edge Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED panels and 9/10-core Apple M4 SoC pack substantial upgrades over their predecessors that had mini-LED panels and the Apple M2 SoC. However, a new report suggests that higher price tag and the 13-inch iPad Air might result in less-than-ideal sales of the new iPad Pro models.

Climate activists stormed the site of Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin yesterday morning, forcing a halt to production. Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the protest on X, calling for tougher police action against the demonstrators.

A typically reliable source has shared the first images of the Inspiron 14 7441 Plus. Despite arriving shortly after the Intel Meteor Lake-based Inspiron 14 7440 Plus, the Inspiron 14 7441 Plus will feature a tweaked design and revised port options.

Earlier this year, Dell introduced the XPS 13 9340, an Intel Meteor Lake-based machine that replaced the XPS 13 Plus. Now, a reliable source has revealed Dell's plans to release the XPS 13 9345, in what would be the first Qualcomm Snapdragon X option for the XPS series.

The Huawei Eyewear 2 Sunglasses have been teased on Weibo before their official launch at an event later in May. The new wearables are expected to share many similarities with the original model, with the addition of tinted lenses. For example, the open acoustic device will allow users to listen to music or take calls.

The Decathlon Riverside EC900 City Nexus is now available in one European country. The model features a Shimano geared hub and SR Suntour suspension. Plus, various accessories are included, such as a frame lock, headlight, and mudguards.

The OnePlus Open 2 has been widely expected to launch later this year but that now appears to be nigh-impossible, with word on the grapevine indicating the second-gen foldable will not debut this year, thanks to a key decision by OPPO.

The Poco F6 Pro is billed to launch shortly alongside the vanilla Poco F6. Ahead of its debut, however, details of the Redmi K70-based device have now been revealed, seemingly courtesy of HyperOS code.

Tesla's main competitor BYD is looking to expand its production facilities abroad, and will build a second factory in Europe next year. In the US, Chinese cars will most likely be slapped with tariffs by the Biden administration.

Tesla has announced that US customers can now buy a Model Y on a 0.99% annual percentage rate loan directly from Tesla, resulting in a lower monthly repayment than the compared to the cheaper Model 3, which does not qualify for the same deal. This deal puts the Model Y at a starting price of $602 per month for 72 months after federal tax incentives.

Realme offers new and completely wireless headphones. These support active noise cancellation and also feature a mode for particularly low-latency playback.

The iQOO Z9x 5G is a new and relatively slim 5G smartphone that will be launched in a few days. It comes with a Snapdragon SoC from Qualcomm and should support quick charging.

ibisPaint has added an AI Disturbance feature to prevent generative AI from creating art that looks like your own. The feature adds noise to your art images in ways that corrupt the ability of AI to learn your art style, thus preventing look-alike art from being generated.

Ultraleap has released the Hyperion platform, a high-performance, high-accuracy hand-tracker software for its Leap Motion Controller 2 AR-tracker camera and AR/VR/XR headsets that have AR cameras and USB accessory ports. The flexible, customizable software allows users and developers to quickly customize hand-tracking models to suit their needs.

The MSI MS-C903 is a new and compact PC that is passively cooled and can be used in an extended temperature range. A large amount of RAM can be installed.

WhatsApp is getting a major redesign with simplified navigation, new icons and deeper integration of "Meta AI". The dark mode is darker than ever before, while the color palette of the popular messenger app has been revised.

An error with an app for controlling an insulin pump has resulted in over 200 injuries. The case shows once again that the control of vital medical devices via a smartphone is not entirely inconsequential - a trend that is unlikely to be reversed anytime soon.

The Helio Neo 16 offers a bright and color-accurate 16-inch display (2560x1600 pixels, 240 Hz, DCI-P3) in the 16:10 format, 32 GB of RAM, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports (Power Delivery). The powerful laptop is run by a Core i7-14700HX together with a GeForce RTX 4070.

The Leica M12 is set to undergo far-reaching changes. According to the latest rumours, the rangefinder camera with a full-frame sensor will receive a brand new operating concept and a hybrid viewfinder, which could make the camera much more versatile.

ASUS has just announced the ROG Ally X, its next gaming handheld. Nestled within its ROG Ally X announcement is also a significant update for existing ROG Ally owners with a focus on improving the overall user experience and expanding ROG Ally community options.

The RTX 4070-equipped Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 also sports the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and a decent 165Hz QHD screen with 350 nits and 100% sRGB. Considering the large $558 discount, the 16-inch Lenovo gaming laptop offers an attractive bang for the buck.

According to recent rumours, the launch of the POCO F6 Pro could be less than a month away. In the meantime, Xiaomi has inadvertently revealed the device's origins, plus that it is set for a global release.

Apple has received substantial backlash from artists over its latest iPad promotional video showing the destruction of traditional art supplies and instruments, with some calling the ad “tone-deaf,” especially in light of the current climate surrounding tech and generative AI. In response, Apple has issued a rare apology ahead of the expected launch of its own generative AI at June's WWDC 2024 event.

Xiaomi has introduced a change to its HyperOS development strategy. The company has announced that it will be ending the “Development’ version rollout. It will be replaced by the “Beta” version, which promises to offer a smoother experience to the early adopters.

According to a recent report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman; John Ternus, Apple’s Senior VP of Hardware Engineering, is likely to succeed Tim Cook as the tech behemoth’s CEO when Cook, 63, ultimately retires. Ternus’ trajectory within Apple, from product design to his current role, positions him as a potential candidate for the role.

The Minisforum UM790 Pro with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is on sale. It’s the barebone variant that's currently $439.99 on Amazon. Besides featuring a capable Radeon 780M iGPU, the mini PC has USB4 ports, allowing you to get a better gaming performance when hooked to an eGPU.

Shargeek touts the Starship Seer as the ideal on-the-go accessory for the smartphone power user, as it functions as a travel clock as well as a 10,000mAh power bank thanks to its inbuilt status display. Now, the transparent-chic multi-use accessory is seeing its final sale at a 63% discount.

The Nord CE4 is OnePlus' most affordable 2024 smartphone for the international market thus far. Its latest version of OxygenOS 14 has unlocked AI Eraser for its 50MP main cameras. It is rated to leverage the device's on-trend Qualcomm silicon in order to remove unwanted objects from the CE4's photos in a 'smart' manner.

RayNeo has partnered with SEI Robotics to present the Pocket TV: a new way to get Google TV apps and services on the former brand's virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) glasses. The portable device also doubles as a power bank and even external storage for Air- or X-series headsets, and also sports remote control-like buttons.

PVY asserts that its latest e-bike is so stylish and "modern" that it seamlessly hides a second battery in its "lightweight" frame. Its up-to-750W motor is rated to get up to 200 kilometers (~124 miles) of range under certain conditions, and to support effortless acceleration with a torque sensor. The Z20 MAX has been released with an introductory discount on its ~$1,200 price.

While Mercedes beat Tesla in Level 3 autonomous driving approval in the US, FSD may be better for actual everyday driving, according to a new test putting it against the Mercedes Level 2 Driver Assistance service.

Ford is reconsidering its commitment to an all-EV line-up in Europe by 2030, seemingly due to cooling EV demand, likely pushing back electrification to the European Union's 2035 cut-off instead. A company executive also said that it “will not sell at huge losses just to buy compliance,” opting instead to pull ICE sales if EV sales aren't competitive.

Anker is now selling the Power Bank (20K, 87W, Built-in USB-C Cable) at its Amazon storefronts in countries worldwide. The accessory was rumored earlier this year, but it was unclear how much it would cost. Features include an integrated display and two USB ports alongside the USB-C cable.

Thanks to the Galaxy S24 smartphones, Samsung has reportedly enjoyed a strong Q1 2024 in the US with the company gaining market share. On the other hand, Apple, which had the most smartphone market share stateside in Q1 2024, failed to register a YoY increase.