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.

The Fossibot W101 is a new smartwatch that aims to impress with its affordable price and solid features. A screen based on AMOLED technology is installed, and the manufacturer is quite generous in regard to the sensors.

We’ve had multiple reports on Huawei expanding its chipset portfolio, and recent events have proved that these reports were correct. Earlier this month, the Kirin 9006C was spotted inside a China-exclusive laptop named Qingyun L540. Now, the Huawei Kirin 8000 has surfaced in an upcoming smartphone called Nova 12 Pro.

CheckMag It has been 19 years since the first Far Cry game was launched by Crytek. The series gave rise to six games, five of which were developed by Ubisoft. Let’s walk down memory lane and see which is the best Far Cry title of them all.

The recycling of batteries is becoming more crucial in the field of electromobility. As the demand for electric cars rises, so does the need for materials to produce lithium-ion batteries. To meet climate targets and maintain affordable prices for electric vehicles, sustainable methods of recycling used batteries are essential.

Isn't there something missing this year? That's right - there hasn't been a blinded smartphone camera test with the most important camera flagships in 2023 yet - until now. Traditionally, this one comes from Tech-Youtuber MKBHD, but this time another YouTube channel is beating him to it. Once again, the results are highly surprising, and the winner of the most votes is quite the outsider phone.

Infinix' latest INBook-series laptop has hit the Indian market with a metallic unibody design and Windows 11. The Y2 Plus offers HDMI and USB-C charging for ~$420 or less on its new retail platform. Then again, it is also powered by increasingly last-gen Intel platforms and could have a better display on paper.

Alchemists puzzled over it for centuries, physicists have now been able to calculate it precisely. A comprehensive model shows how gold and other precious, rare and heavy metals are formed. The only ingredients: Just two neutron stars.

The newly launched Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are currently at their lowest-ever price. With a 17% discount, the buds are down to $249 from their usual $299 tag. But note that this Christmas deal may remain active only for a limited time.

The ROG Phone 8 series will launch alongside a whole new mobile controller with a whole new name, according to a new leak. The Tessen is slated to come with all the analog controls, buttons and triggers needed to make gaming on the go seem as close to a home console as possible. It may also aim for greater versatility with an innovative multi-mode design.

The MIT Technology Review has compiled a list of the biggest technological failures of 2023. These include the Titan deep-sea submersible, General Motors' wayward cruise robotaxis, and Humane Ai Pin, among others.

The company is reportedly in preliminary negotiations with investors. Should the investment round progress as anticipated, OpenAI would become the second most valuable startup in the United States, following Elon Musk's Space X.

With over 30 industrial parks, including production bases in the US, Brazil, Japan, Hungary, and India, Tesla's main competitor BYD is no stranger to branching out globally. It will now open the first big Chinese electric car factory in Europe to take on Tesla there directly.

A few hours before Christmas, a leaker provided the first look into the Galaxy S24 Ultra with its newish quad-cam module based on a 200 megapixel main camera and the new 50 megapixel telephoto shooter. That one may have more in common with the zoom camera of modern flagships like the Vivo X100 Pro than with the 10x telephoto of Samsungs predecessor Galaxy S23 Ultra.

FEVM has launched a new gaming mini PC. Named the FEVM FN60G, the tiny computer is available with Intel 12th Gen and 13th Gen CPUs. But what really makes it good for gaming is the AMD Radeon RX 550 discrete GPU. Also, the system comes equipped with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD.

Reports from sources close to Fossil or who have contracted its employees point out that the brand will no longer release Wear OS watches. This means there won’t be Gen 7 smartwatches. It’s also unclear if the Gen 6 wearables will receive the Wear OS 4 update.

CheckMag Bringing video games to the big screen has proven to be a tricky task, often resulting in disappointments over the years, but there have always been exceptions. Below are 4 recommendations where certain video games have translated well into compelling movies or TV shows, leaving a positive impact on audiences.

The Garmin Venu 2s is now on sale at the lowest price ever at Amazon after a 50% discount off MSRP. The 2” OLED smartwatch lets you track your health and location, listen to downloadable music, and pay for food while out and about.

Noble Audio has launched the Falcon Max earbuds using solid-state drivers from xMEMS. The micro-electromechanical systems drivers are built using silicon on a microscopic scale rather than a conventional driver and cone. The result is superior audio reproduction with less distortion.

CheckMag At long last, Android tablet makers are ready to beat Apple at its own game meaning just one of the three products comes from the "It Just Works" brand. There are also tablets from manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi also included on this list.

The SZBOX S513 is a flat computer system with a powerful and still up-to-date Intel processor, which should be well suited to a number of purposes. The choice of connections, however, does not seem very advantageous.

Version 17 of the Windows-like Linux distribution Zorin OS is now available for download. In addition to performance improvements and reduced memory requirements, numerous new features await users.

Windows is discontinuing Windows Mixed Reality, which means that numerous headsets will potentially become electronic waste in the long term. The discontinuation is also likely to have a profound impact on Microsoft's VR strategy and the platform's chances of success.

A rocket launch consumes a few hundred tons of fuel. Roughly speaking, the equivalent of 1 million liters of petrol. All the better that ESA wants to send its Ariane launch vehicles into space using solar energy in future.

iQOO has decided that it cannot wait until its new mid-range Android smartphones debut to share their new finish options, each complete with new name and back-story, with the world. They are slated to launch as the Neo9 and Neo9 Pro, the latter of which is now tipped to debut with a premium amount of RAM to go with its high-end Dimensity 9300 platform.

Samsung's next Galaxy XCover-series smartphone is coming to Europe, according to a new leak. It is tipped to hit the market with "nice" specs for its typically rugged category of Android devices. Nevertheless, it may also have an attractive price on its supposedly upcoming launch.

LG has announced the UltraGear OLED 45GS96QB, a 44.5-inch gaming monitor and successor to the UltraGear OLED 45GR95QE. Arriving at CES 2024, the UltraGear OLED 45GS96QB will feature a 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and built-in speakers.

LG has announced the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE, a 34-inch gaming monitor sporting an AGLR OLED panel. Due to be properly unveiled next month, the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE has already won a CES 2024 Innovation Award for reasons unknown.

We are still a few months away from the rumoured arrival of the Nothing Phone (2a). Nonetheless, full camera specifications for the mid-range smartphone have leaked online, as have numerous official wallpapers.

The Redmi Note 13 series of potentially affordable yet attractively-spec'd Android smartphones is definitely coming to India soon - now, the brand has confirmed outright that its Pro variants will be an option. The devices are currently being teased as bringing their headlining features with them thus far, although some eagle-eyed Xiaomi fans might have already noticed that there is something else missing here.

Xiaomi has launched the Smart Plug 2 in the EU. The device allows you to turn regular home appliances into smart home gadgets, which can be controlled remotely via an app or voice commands. Features of the smart plug include Google Home compatibility, on/off scheduling and a button-triggered countdown timer.

The Samsung Health app will soon launch a new medication tool in the US. The feature allows you to track your medicines and view information about the drug and tips for taking it. Plus, prioritized reminders ensure you do not forget to take your prescription medications.

The heating elements discovered in the front camera kit of the Cybertruck may be a harbinger of things to come to all Tesla vehicles going forward. Tesla has also taken other precautions to keep the parking camera lens clean and unobstructed.

Just a year ago, used Tesla cars were a multibillion business as they fetched prices close to brand new vehicles over supply chain constraints and unprecedented demand. Now, however, nobody seems to want used EVs and prices are falling.

LG has confirmed plans to launch the 45GS95QE, one of several new UltraGear OLED monitors. Seemingly, the UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE will join its gaming monitor siblings at CES 2024, which will run between January 9 and January 12 in Las Vegas.

The 39GS95QE is one of several UltraGear OLED monitors that LG plans to formally introduce during CES 2024. According to early official specifications, the UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE will utilise a new 39-inch OLED panel that delivers 1440p visuals with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms GtG response times.

LG has shared various details about the UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE, the smallest model in its new UltraGear OLED product stack. The UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE will combine a 1440p resolution with 400 nits peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 connectivity and a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

OnePlus and Sharge have unveiled a joint product: POUCH, a 3-in-1 portable power bank. The accessory combines a power bank, charger and cable, allowing you to charge up to three gadgets simultaneously. Features include foldable pins, magnetic connections and a replaceable cable.

Samsung has expanded its ViewFinity series with the S65TC, a 34-inch and 1000R curved monitor that combines a 1440p resolution with a 100 Hz refresh rate. The ViewFinity S6 S65TC also has a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports, among other features.

Rumors are pointing to Apple being introducing a generative AI version of Siri set to debut with iOS 18 on the next-generation iPhone 16 series due in late 2024. The company’s researchers have just detailed one way in which an iPhone will be able to overcome RAM limitations to successfully run a sophisticated LLM on-device.

Hyte has finally released the Y70 Touch globally, two months after the PC case's debut in Canada and the US. A highlight of the Y70 Touch is its vertical touchscreen display, which measures 14.1-inches across and has a 1,100 x 3,840-pixel resolution.

Morefine has updated the M6, a mini-PC that measures a mere 155 x 80 x 19 mm. Available in various SKUs, the new Morefine M6 relies on recent Intel processors and can run two M.2 2280 SSDs simultaneously.

The Siegenia Smart Window Handle is now on sale in the EU. The gadget supports Matter and Thread, allowing you to integrate the device into various smart home systems like Apple Home and Google Home. Features include remote locking, status checks and scenes to combine the keyless handle with other smart home products.

NOWATCH has launched their signature health tracker to support well-being and balance. The wearable has the unique option of swappable faces, so users can replace the analog dial with a display-less metal or gemstone face. This completely removes the digital distraction and stress of modern digital smartwatch displays and the pressures of time.

A Stanford study has discovered thousands of explicit images of child abuse in LAION-5B, the largest image dataset for training AI models, including Stable Diffusion. Following this revelation, LAION has temporarily taken its datasets offline to ensure they are safe before republishing.

Based on reviews from UltrabookReview and Golden Pig Upgrade, the pre-release BIOS that's currently on some systems vastly undermines the performance of the new Intel Core Ultra processors. The Meteor Lake laptops offer a noticeable performance upgrade after a BIOS update.

Humane has announced that the AI Pin will start shipping in March 2024. However, this shipping timeline is only for priority orders, and the AI wearables will be dispatched in the same sequence the pre-orders were received.

CheckMag Choosing the best smartphone for videography requires considering factors beyond still photo capabilities. Look for devices with high-resolution cameras, advanced lenses, quality audio recording, and image stabilization to mitigate camera shake. Below are 4 top recommendations and what makes them so good for videography.

CheckMag Steam's epic 2023 Winter Sale is in full swing, bringing with it some of the best RTS gaming deals of the year. Delve into legendary battles in A Total War Saga: TROY, an intense FPS-RTS hybrid in Silica, or hostile political machinations in Dune: Spice Wars.