The Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra are designed to impress users with a variety of new AI features, which can only be used free of charge at the beginning, as Samsung now indicates in the small print.

CheckMag The Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and its Arc iGPU in the MSI Claw A1M are set to break AMD's apparent monopoly on gaming handhelds, but hall-effect joysticks and a Thunderbolt 4 port are also strengths that cannot be ignored with this potential Steam Deck killer.

CheckMag CES consistently serves as a showcase for the latest in laptop technology, and the 2024 event has continued this trend. The event featured an array of laptops, ranging from ultra-slim to high-performance gaming laptops, catering to a wide spectrum of users. For those in the market for a new laptop in 2024, here are three top picks that stand out and are worth considering.

Even users who have no interest in AI applications may well benefit from the current trend because, in order to be able to market a Windows notebook as an "AI PC" in the future, Microsoft will require at least 16 GB of RAM in addition to surprisingly high NPU performance.

Samsung has recently released its new One UI 6.1, based on Android 14. The new UI was launched with the Galaxy S24 series and is packed with exciting AI features, as well as various improvements and innovations. This new software update is expected to be available on many more Samsung devices over the next few months. Here is an initial list of devices that will receive the update.

With the rumor mill for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra ramping up in the past few weeks, it comes as no surprise that the upcoming flagship isn't far from launch anymore, with new leaks now providing insight into when it will debut as well as what it'll look like.

Apple is now the most-sold smartphone brand globally, taking the top spot from Samsung. The place swap is largely due to a drop in sales for Samsung coupled with a growth in sales for Apple last year.

Japanese automaker plans to capitalize on the growing demand for hybrid vehicles and light trucks in the United States. This move comes after a successful year of meeting product demand and achieving strong recovery.

The Samsung Galaxy F54 launched as India's "No-Shake Cam" smartphone in 2024 - and also as an alternative-market version of the M54. Now, their successors are projected to spin off again in 2024 with a new C-series variant. All 3 rumored smartphones are thought to have roughly the same specs, Wi-Fi 6 support included.

Google has confirmed that its new AI-driven feature, Circle to Search, will launch on the Pixel 8 series on January 31. Some "premium Android smartphones" will get it eventually.

Being the first such ship built for the West Bengal region of India, the 24-meter-long Dheu electric ferry can accommodate up to 150 passengers and is the first step in a long-term initiative that aims to replace ferries driven by diesel engines with green counterparts that rely solely on battery and solar power.

Rumors of a new line of Realme smartphones that will very overtly and directly target the Redmi Note series in the future have only just arisen. However, it seems the new range will also include devices that target even more affordable price-points. According to new leaks, the "Realme Note 50" will do so with Android 13 and entry-level specs.

The Tesla Cybertruck was the subject of a road test by Youtuber Dennis Wang, who was surprised by the truck's unexpectedly poor efficiency. Along with a few other shortcomings revealed during the drive, there was also plenty of praise for the futuristic e-pickup.

The Bose Open Ear Clips TWS has now arrived but not as the Open Ear Clips TWS nor with Bose branding. Instead, the Open Ear Clips TWS will be available as the Kith for Bose Ultra Open Earbuds in collaboration with fashion brand Kith with a $299 starting price.

FiiO is preparing to release the CP13, a modern cassette player. Not only has the company shared various product photos, but it has also confirmed a release window and launch pricing.

Fresh details about the state of the iPhone 16 Pro's camera hardware has emerged online. While the iPhone 15 Pro successors is now expected to arrive with an improved 48 MP primary camera, it could also be delivered with cheaper QLC NAND flash storage.

ASUS has finally shared more details about the Fanless Chromebox CF40 after its CES 2024 debut. Coming later this year with an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, the mini-PC also has numerous ports and comparatively long software support.

Viofo claims to have developed the ideal dash-cam for users who want as much of a hands-free experience as possible in the new VS1. Its "tiny" form-factor integrates a novel rotating mount for more freedom of placement within the car, yet is also touted to come packed with many of the features of its bigger siblings, Auto Event Detection, Time Lapse Recording 24/7 Monitoring and "highly optimized" Night Vision 2.0 thanks to the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor included.

Barely two weeks into 2024, and Tesla started a round of price cuts not unlike the beginning of last year. Behind those Model 3 Highland and Model Y price drops, however, might be EV battery cost projections.

The Mechanical Energy Harvesting Combo is Lenovo's attempt at bringing something different to the mouse and keyboard space. While the pair look rather like any other mouse and keyboard, they do not necessarily need recharging through conventional methods.

The MSI MPG 272QPX is one of the first monitors that combines 1440p and 500 Hz visuals with 1,152 Mini LED backlights across a 27-inch display. Based around an IPS panel that also delivers 0.5 ms GtG response times, the MSI MPG 272QPX has plenty of modern connectivity options, too.

Instead of addressing allegations that its Superchargers and EV batteries have issues in the cold weather sweeping the Chicago area directly, Tesla replied with an ad. Some EV drivers in Chicago have been complaining that their batteries are dead and take forever to charge in the cold.

ViewSonic has launched the VX2758-4K-PRO-2, a 27-inch gaming monitor reliant on a Fast IPS panel that delivers 1 ms GtG response times. The ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 has started life in China, where it retails for under ~$250 at current exchange rates.

It appears that Xiaomi is still working towards delivering its first clamshell foldable. Allegedly launching under the MIX sub-brand, the MIX Flip has now passed through the MIIT in China under the model number 2311BPN23C sporting satellite connectivity.

AYANEO has launched the AM02, an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS-backed machine and the second mini-PC it has released to date. The AYANEO AM02 starts at $439 with a 4-inch touchscreen display, plus support for DDR5-5600 RAM and PCIe 4.0 flash storage, among other features.

The new Samsung Galaxy S24 series, at least in S24 and S24+ forms, will only be available with the Exynos 2400 in most regions. How does Samsung's new flagship chipset perform, though? On the GPU end, pretty well, it seems, but not quite as well as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Philips Hue has released an image on social media showing a previously unreleased smart floor lamp. The device has an LED ring at the top projecting both colored and white lighting. It appears that this model was first seen several years ago, though whether Signify ever intends to launch the product remains unclear.

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum T12 is now available in some European countries. The budget model has a basic feature set, which includes mopping with a smart water tank. Other typical tools include LDS navigation, obstacle avoidance, cliff detection and app-based controls with OTA updates.

The Tineco FLOOR ONE SWITCH S7 has been revealed as a multipurpose floor cleaning device. The new model can vacuum and mop floors, with various attachments for the handheld cleaner. Other features of the award-winning product include a self-cleaning dock with hot air mop drying.

While the RAM and storage specs are beefy, the other specs are not exactly Intel EVO compliant, as there is only 1x Thunderbolt 4. Still, Mechrevo offers a nice 2.8K IPS display with 120 Hz refresh rate and security features are covered with a fingerprint reader.

NVIDIA newly-released RTX 4070 SUPER may not be having the reception that Team Green might have hoped for as a report out of Moore’s Law Is Dead suggests bad launch day sales. Quoting multiple retail, AIB, and scalper sources, the leaker alleges the RTX 4070 SUPER sales to be potentially lower than the RTX 4080 which also had a rough Day 1 per the leaker’s past claims.

Deruiz is now selling its Lapis e-bike in the EU, with third-party dealers carrying the new model in the UK. The SUV electric bike has a 250W motor from a lesser-known manufacturer with up to 110Nm torque and a 664Wh battery. Other features of the 10-speed model include a Shimano Altus derailleur and RockShox suspension.

The Chinese manufacturer Teclast's T45HD is a 10.5-inch tablet for under US$200. In our test, it proved to be a good multimedia and surfing station with an extensive array of features. Highlights include its metal case, Widevine L1 support, stock Android 13 and dual-SIM including LTE.

Teclast presents the T60, a 12-inch tablet with a sizable battery, ample memory, and an expansive screen. We thoroughly tested the device and compiled our findings here.

A mid-range configuration of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 GPU is currently enjoying a sizeable 24% price cut at Best Buy. The reduced rate is a record-low making the machine a potential bargain considering its 4.3-star user rating on Best Buy and a 90% review rating from us.

The GTA 6 trailer broke a couple of records after it dropped. For example, it became the most-viewed non-music YouTube video in the initial 24-hour period, with over 90 million views. The first trailer of Grand Theft Auto 6 has now taken over as the platform's second most popular game trailer, surpassing the official Minecraft trailer.

Sensiband has launched the Metal Allergy Test wearable to replace complex skin tests and expensive blood tests, reducing metal implant rejections and skin contact allergies.

Lenovo has launched a gallium nitride (GaN) charging solution that's compatible with gaming laptops. Called Lenovo Legion C140 2024 GaN, the charging brick can offer 140W fast charging and has support for Power Delivery 3.1 (PD 3.1) and other leading standards.

An update to popular FPS, The Finals, breaks compatibility with the Steam Deck and Linux. While the game still seems playable, players report in-game crashes and broken voice chat — a bit of a setback in a team-based game where tactics matter.

A YouTuber ran AnTuTu on the Exynos 2400-powered Galaxy S24 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy-powered Galaxy S24. The Qualcomm chip wins, but not by a lot.

The Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear features "extreme chassis and suspension upgrades," and Ford envisions it as a test bed to demonstrate what its electric pickup truck is capable of — both off- and on-road.

The Npad X1 is a relatively inexpensive Android tablet with decent features and is now available in a new version. For a small price, nothing stands in the way of high resolution streaming.

The Tank Mini 1, a compact yet well-equipped smartphone, is about to enter the market. It will also launch at a reduced price.

In addition to zero-day support for the new GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the first Game Ready driver package of the year also comes with DLSS 2 optimizations for Palworld alongside GeForce Experience optimal settings for five titles, namely Apocalypse Party, Ash Echoes, Escape from Tarkov: Arena, House Flipper 2, and Pioneers of Pagonia.

The Up Xtreme 7100 is a whole series of single-board computers or, with a housing, PCs. These are said to be particularly suitable for use in robotics projects and can supposedly withstand vibrations without damage.

Samsung has revealed some key Exynos 2400 specs. It will launch with a 10-core CPU in a 1+2+3+4 arrangement. Other features include hardware-level raytracing, the ability to output 4K 120 FPS video and support for 320 MP camera sensors.