Pre-orders for the RedMagic 9 Pro have begun. Those who pre-order will receive a discount and may even win the smartphone itself or a particularly high discount.

A new tablet, the Teclast P30T, is now available with Android 14. The model is on offer at a very reasonable price and is aimed at customers with more general requirements.

Xiaomi unveiled its Redmi Watch 4 Xiaomi around a month ago and it is expected to be launched globally very soon. The smartwatch features a large AMOLED, an optical sensor system and a GNSS module.

Even when it was brand-new from the factory, the electric Volkswagen Golf from the 2016 model year had a comparatively modest EPA range of just 80 miles per charge. As 2023 draws to an end, a well-known YouTuber illustrates how practical the almost 8-year-old VW e-Golf is today with a noticeably degraded EV battery.

The Chinese government recently tightened its grasp on the gaming industry and predatory practices that a lot of game studios use to generate revenue. More recently, government officials have said that these new rules may be reconsidered after stock prices tumbled in the wake of the new regulations.

Amazon Prime users who would rather avoid the ad breaks will need to pay an additional $2.99 a month for a commercial-free subscription.

CheckMag Rumours suggest that a Nintendo Switch flash cart may be coming for Nintendo`s handheld console. Nintendo will probably try very hard to shut this down, but this might be just what the console needs to extend its shelf life.

Microbiomes from hunter-gatherer societies are being used to help people in industrialised countries fight chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. However, this type of research also raises ethical concerns about biopiracy and scientific colonialism.

iQOO has launched its first ever Watch today (December 27, 2023). The new wearable boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED display powered by a custom OS for its health- and sleep-tracking features, and has the option of independent eSIM connectivity. The Watch is joined in its debut by new TWS earbuds of impressively long battery life for an attractive price.

The Neo9 series has emerged today as iQOO's latest 144Hz display Android smartphones. They also boast the largest batteries of their mid-range line thus far, with flagship-grade charging across the board to boot. The newly-launched devices offer up to 1TB of internal storage, new or nearly-new top-end silicon and 50MP main cameras for ~$560 at the most.

In view of CES 2024, LG Electronics prepares to showcase their smart home AI agent that runs on multimodal AI technology. The bot is powered by Qualcomm Robotics RB5 for facial recognition and functions as a pet monitor, a patrolling security guard and a moving smart home hub on two wheels.

Xiaomi HyperOS debuted in China with the launch of the Xiaomi 14 series. It will soon break covers in the international regions on the first quarter of next year. But it seems the global version of the custom operating system will come with a new face as Lei Jun, the CEO, has just introduced a new logo. Also, it will reportedly be available on more than 100 devices.

Once again, Samsung will offer a Galaxy S24 base model in 2024 that hardly deserves the title flagship. According to a recent report from supply chain sources, this is not only because of the tight storage space or limited RAM, but also due to the storage modules themselves.

New design patents from Hong Kong offer a sneak peek into Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset's accessories, emphasising a sleek protective cover and a removable battery unit. With 70 additional patents secured, Apple highlights the soft-touch woven fabric cover, providing aesthetic appeal and comprehensive protection. The battery unit features a removable cable for enhanced flexibility and convenience, reflecting Apple's commitment to user-friendly design.

Unlike typical nuclear plants, the eVinci microreactor needs no water for cooling, is easy to install and works like a battery with an eight-year lifespan. The reactor stays at a stable temperature by deploying a Passive Heat Removal System in addition to Westinghouse's heat pipe technology.

The HP OMEN 16 2023 gaming laptop is currently going for $1,199.99 at Best Buy. The discounted price is a 120-day low according to Honey’s price history tool. At the new rate, the HP OMEN 16 presents a compelling value proposition thanks to its powerful Ryzen 9 7940HS and 140 W RTX 4070 GPU.

Tesla already reworked the Model Y interior back in October to add ambient LED lighting for the interior, and new wheels. A thorough Model Y exterior facelift is in store very soon with upgraded specs, too, scheduled for a 2024 summer release.

Xiaomi is keeping its global fans waiting for the latest Leica camera in the Xiaomi 14. Following rumors that the Pro model might not even be available internationally, a leaker has now provided us with the planned launch date in Europe, India and other parts of the world. Unfortunately this is not very good news for international Xiaomi-fans. Xiaomi should take a leaf out of Nubia's book!

Shift Robotics is inviting corporations to test its newest Moonwalkers model at CES 2024. Moonwalkers are 8-wheeled, AI powered skates that improve walking speed up to 3x to help business owners squeeze more productivity out of their workers.

According to the latest RTX 50 release date and performance leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead, NVIDIA can launch the new GPU architecture as soon as Q4 2024 with a performance bump that is not as impressive as what the RTX 40 series brought over the RTX 30 in pure rasterization.

Passive houses can reduce heating and cooling requirements by up to 90%. This energy-saving architecture for a sustainable future began in Canada in the 1970s. Although this special type of energy-efficient construction has not yet become a trend, it could become a pioneering solution for future living.

CheckMag The Redmi line of smartphones has come a long way since the first model was released in 2013. However, out of the dozens of models that have hit store shelves, some have stood out from the rest and have had a bigger impact. Here are four of the most notable Redmi smartphones ever released.

The OnePlus 12R is projected to debut as a secondary variant for the OEM's upcoming flagship smartphone on the global market in 2024 - but not before it does so as the Ace 3 in China. It is now officially slated to debut with one of the brand's most innovative, distinctive finish options to date.

Honor has officially set the date on which its new flagship smartphones will be unveiled. The "sufficiently advanced" Magic6 series will also upgrade to the latest version of the OEM's Android skin on that day, and are also expected to introduce their inaugural top-end limited edition variant - which might help explain why their launch is to be stretched out into a two-day event in early 2024.

Many users of RTX 40 series GPUs, especially the RTX 4090, are still reporting the power cables burning and melting problem. This issue can be avoided with a secure connection, which requires a minimum space of 35 mm between the connector and the first bend. To make it easier to ensure this, Seasonic has recommended using a hair dryer to pre-bend the cables before installing the card.

There is currently no legal way to purchase Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (models with pulse oximeters) in the U.S. Apple immediately appealed the ITC's decision.

The Lite edition might be the least premium of the new Huawei Nova 12 series of smartphones, yet has been styled to most resemble the ex-flagship 11 Pro, especially around the 50MP main rear camera. Nevertheless, it has the same up-to-date HarmonyOS 4.0 software and super-high-res selfie camera as the rest of its new line. It is also the most likely of its siblings to make it to the international market, based on its 4G/LTE-only chipset alone.

The Huawei Nova series has made a number of series firsts with its latest generation, the least of which might be the introduction of its inaugural Ultra variant. It has also introduced two-way satellite messaging to its line of mid-range smartphones, and also shares its best camera tricks with its Pro sibling.

Even though it has only been a few months since the release of the iPhone 15 series, the rumor mill regarding 2024’s iPhone 16 smartphones is in full swing. From the screens to the camera configuration, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are shaping up to be nice upgrades over the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. A new rumor from MacRumors now reveals the tetraprism lens telephoto shooter for the iPhone 16 Pro.

Three Pasadena technology companies have partnered together to counter California labor rate inflation with CaliExpress - the world’s first restaurant where AI-powered robots autonomously cook burgers and fries. This restaurant showcases Miso Robotics latest improvements since their first burger-flipping robot was introduced in 2018.

The rumor that Tesla will release the Model 3 highland in the US as soon as next month may hold water in the end. The Model 3 facelift's US release was reportedly delayed by regulatory testing requirements.

Already available spare parts for Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ may give us new clues as to which additional color options Samsung may have planned as exclusive colors in their official store once the Galaxy S23 successors goe on sale during the first month of 2024.

A leaker has provided further details about the Vivo X100 Pro+ or Vivo X100 Ultra camera flagship, which is expected to be launched in 2024. Based on a prototype, the triple cam equipped with 4.3x optical zoom appears to be quite versatile and can apparently reach ridiculous sounding digital zoom-levels.

Huawei is expected to debut the Nova 12 series later today. The high-end model of the lineup, Nova 12 Ultra, will feature the Huawei Kirin 9000SL, which many thought to be a new chipset. But recent reports suggest that it’s a downgraded version of the Kirin 9000S.

CheckMag The Google Pixel 8a has not been officially released, but the circulating rumors have generated significant anticipation. With advanced features, the availability of two variants, and an upgraded chipset, expectations are high for the Google Pixel 8a.

The Hyundai N Vision 74 'Rolling Lab', a hybrid hydrogen powered concept EV, will likely enter a limited production run of 100 cars in 2026, according to the latest report from Korea’s ET News. The production version is rumoured to bump up power to 800 hp and offer a 400-500 km range.

Android phones will soon get a battery health indicator to indicate the degree of battery degradation, as per Android expert Mishaal Rahman. This is based on the latest Pixel Feature Drop, which adds charge cycle count, and a hidden “battery health” page in Android 14 Beta. While iPhones have had this feature for a few years, Android users have had to rely on inaccurate third party apps.

This year, zero-emissions flying came closer: the first flight of ZeroAvia's hydrogen-powered aircraft was voted the breakthrough technology of 2023 in a survey by MIT Technology Review. The company has already raised over $140 million from high-profile investors including Bill Gates, and is working towards commercial launch.

The high-speed transportation company said it had not been able to secure the necessary funding to continue operations. It plans to sell the intellectual property of Hyperloop One to another company.

Lenovo is apparently planning a refresh to the ThinkBook series next year with Intel Meteor Lake processors. The ThinkBook series will be comprised of the ThinkBook 14p, ThinkBook 16p, and the ThinkBook 13x convertible alongside a ThinkBook Plus Android tablet. The ThinkBook 14p is particularly interesting as it is touted to feature an OCulink port that offers a much faster connection to eGPUs over Thunderbolt 4.

The autonomous driving processors in today's electric cars may one day contribute to the climate change phenomenon to the extent that data centers do, but for now the clock frequency race is on. NIO just unveiled a homebrew 5nm Shenji chip that will go into its first premium electric sedan.

Nuclear fusion: Is infinite energy on the horizon? US researchers have achieved fusion reactions that produce more energy than they consume, and have repeated the ignition several times. Funding for three new laser fusion research centres has been announced by the US government.

MSI will be unveiling an upgraded Titan 18 HX at CES 2024. The flagship gaming laptop will feature the world's first 18-inch 4K 120 Hz mini-LED display with 1000 nits peak brightness and a 2 million:1 contrast ratio, and each unit comes factory-calibrated for accurate color reproduction. The company hasn't detailed any specifications but expect to see SKUs powered by Intel Raptor Lake-HX Refresh CPUs and Nvidia RTX 4090 Laptop GPU.

Much was written about Xiaomi's ambitions in the EV sector already, but now things are heating up. After detailed images of the SU7 and SU7 Max models were already leaked in recent weeks, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has now announced the first EV technology event, surprisingly before the new year 2024 even begins.

While premium German car brands like Mercedes, BMW, or Porsche dominate the luxury vehicle market in China, NIO just jumped the queue with its new $112,000 ET9 electric sedan. The premium price brings with it unique EV technologies like the first 46105 battery, or a homebrew 5nm autonomous driving chip equal to 4x NVIDIA Drive Orin.

Sony has submitted patents for two types of foot controllers. The aim is to deliver an immersive experience to the players who have limited space to move.

Yamaha has celebrated the upcoming 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with a concert performance. Key highlights were the AI-assisted piano performances by the disabled. Despite limited mobility, they were able to play nuanced pieces of the symphony center stage.