Earlier this week, Ubisoft unveiled a rich set of command line parameter options available for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The hidden quality level Unobtainium barely works with today's high-end GPUs and was designed to deliver a video quality level in line with the capabilities expected from future video cards.

The Internal Revenue Service has given the go-ahead to the EPA to list both Tesla Cybertruck models as eligible for the full amount of the government's new EV tax credit subsidy. The 2024 Cybertruck is powered by American-made 4680 batteries and is assembled in Texas.

Xiaomi has partnered with Genshin Impact to present a new version of the Smart Band 8 Pro. The new flagship wearable comes in custom packaging stuffed with Easter eggs dedicated to one of the game's playable characters as well as the device with a new exclusive strap styled to match. Accordingly, it costs a bit more than the standard 8 Pro in China.

The Insta360 GO 3 is one of the most innovative products in the action camera market. Furthermore, it is also now available in a color other than white. The new Matte Black shade is applied to the GO 3's Action Pod as well as its main body, and is available from now.

The Rogbid Tank M3 is a new waterproof smartwatch with numerous functions such as health tracking and Bluetooth telephony, and also boasts a huge battery and thus long battery life. Recently launched, it is currently available for less than half the RRP.

The rumors have come true: DJI now also offers power stations. The range includes several models with different power and storage capacities. Charging is also possible via solar power.

Titanium instead of aluminum or carbon: using this advanced material, the Vello Sub Titan is set to become one of the lightest e-cargo bikes on the market and is available in a total of four different versions.

Xiaomi is launching a new router for fast and reliable WiFi connectivity. This should also be relatively inexpensive and support mesh operation for covering larger apartments or houses.

Final Audio’s UX3000 has had a successful launch last year. It challenged the newer Sony WH-1000XM5 at less than half the price. Now, the brand has unveiled the Final Audio UX2000 ANC headphones, which undercuts the UX3000 but promises to deliver better overall performance.

Google has been caught faking a demo of its latest AI model, Gemini. On the surface, the video is incredibly impressive and appears to support Google’s claim that Gemini has outstripped the capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT-4. Scratching the surface, however, has quickly revealed otherwise.

BestBuy is clearing out stock of the original Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio now that the SLS2 has arrived. The notebook can switch between laptop and tablet modes by pulling the screen forward over the keyboard. Prices are discounted up to $594 off MSRP.

After Nothing Chats became a flop for security reasons, Beeper Mini made its debut with the promise to bring secure iMessage to Android. And even though it worked reasonably well, Apple has seemingly cut off its access to Apple servers. With this, the app that launched just four days ago went down.

After the disappointing launch of No Man's Sky and its subsequent redemption arc, Hello Games announced a spiritual successor in the form of a multiplayer endless fantasy adventure game called Light No Fire. The game's stand-out feature has to be its Earth-sized open world and its rich biomes waiting to be explored.

CheckMag Vaporware refers to products that generate significant hype and anticipation but ultimately fail to reach consumers. This phenomenon isn't exclusive to small companies; it also affects leading global corporations, underscoring the challenges in transitioning from concept to market. Here are four notable examples of such products, each illustrating the intricate difficulties and obstacles in actualizing innovative ideas.

As per Tesla’s official announcement, Tesla cars will receive Apple Podcasts as a part of the upcoming holiday update. After the update is rolled out, Tesla drivers will be able to access Apple’s podcast app via Tesla’s app launcher.

A couple of interesting Sony smartphone-related rumors have surfaced, with one in regard to the possible future of the well-respected Xperia line and one about potential cutting-edge camera equipment arriving within a couple of years. Sony first introduced the Xperia brand name in 2008 with the Xperia X1 and released the Xperia 1 V in mid-2023.

Still labeled as an experimental product for the time being, Google NotebookLM is now opening up to all US-based customers. Although it uses AI capabilities thanks to the recently unveiled Gemini Pro, NotebookLM will only use the information it gets from the user, without any additional knowledge.

Lenovo is recalling a power bank due to a possible fault in the design or a manufacturing error. In the worst case, this could also result in property damage and/or personal injury.

The recently released Linux Mint 21.3 beta comes with version 6.0 of Cinnamon desktop. In addition to revised desktop features, the release introduces an experimental session with the Wayland display server protocol for the first time.

Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics have announced FDA approval for CASGEVY in treating sickle cell disease. Utilizing cutting edge CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, a patient’s own genes are extracted, edited, and then reinserted to eliminate sickle cell in this new therapy.

CheckMag Gaming frames may get all the hype and excitement on the internet, but when the enterprise world has orders of magnitude more money to throw around, the world of interconnects and accelerators is far more important.

CheckMag The headline addition to the new revision to Valve's handheld console is, of course, its eye-popping OLED display. It's got a wider colour gamut, a night-and-day improvement in contrast and brightness, and a higher refresh rate – now how about some games to make the most of all that?

RedMagic touts its 9 Pro as the "ultimate gaming smartphone" as it is the first of its line to launch with the new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, not to mention the first to rock triple rear cameras without the hump and one of the biggest batteries in the Android market. Now, it is officially slated to launch internationally before the end of 2023.

No transistors in the nanometer range, instead individual molecules and laser light come into play to store information and execute algorithms. Above all, however, research into molecule-based quantum computers provides an exciting glimpse into the future.

A US Patent Application detailing a potential Google Glass successor with smart home controls has been published. The AR wearable has an integrated sensor for object recognition, allowing you to interact with smart home devices with hand gestures. Examples include playing music from a speaker or adjusting a thermostat.

Elon Musk's claims of the Cybertruck temporarily serving as a boat may not be a complete lie, after all. Wade mode seems to prepare the electric pickup truck for deep water crossings, while the function of the Baja and Overland modes remains unclear.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Computer speaker, the first device of its kind from the brand, in China. The two-channel speaker has various preset modes for music, gaming and movies. Other features include ambient RGB lighting, a built-in microphone, Bluetooth connectivity and a range of ports.

Radxa has started selling the Zero 3W, a compact but relatively powerful single-board computer (SBC) based around the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W form factor. For some reason, Radxa upgraded the Zero 3W before it even released the device, making it a more versatile SBC as a result.

A new FCC listing has outlined new details about the POCO X6 Pro 5G, the Redmi K70E's global representative, rather than the POCO F6. Seemingly, the POCO X6 Pro 5G could be one of the first devices outside China to launch with Xiaomi HyperOS 1.0, although it may also contain a few hardware changes from the Redmi K70E.

Encouraged by the pilot solid-state battery production line that it started earlier this year, Samsung will match Toyota's self-imposed 2027 commercialization deadline. It will now aim to hit the whopping 900+ Wh/L solid-state battery energy density.

The Redmi 13R is Xiaomi's latest Redmi smartphone, usurping the Redmi 13C 5G that debuted earlier this week. Seemingly, the Redmi 13R serves as the Chinese version of the Redmi 13C 5G though thanks to shared specifications.

Gamers looking to expand the internal storage on their Xbox Series X|S will be pleased to know that Seagate's storage expansion cards are now available for a discounted price. The 1 TB version can be purchased for $150 and 2 TB for $280.

The Samsung Odyssey G9 has received a $500 price cut, making it sit with a discounted price tag of $899.99. Listed at $1,399.99, the 49-inch gaming monitor flaunts a curved screen that matches the curve of the human eye. It also boasts a 125% sRGB color gamut, 240 Hz refresh rate, and multiple gaming-centric features.

OnePlus 12 has seen a successful launch event in China. However, the company didn't mention anything about the international debut at the domestic launch event. Well, at the Never Settle Summit that took place in Antwerp, Belgium, OnePlus confirmed that the phone will go global on January 23.

A fleet of Fiat 500e EVs will be the first from Stellantis to trial Ample's battery-swapping technology. The trial will begin in 2024, with the project aiming to find a solution to ease range anxiety. Ample's modular batteries fit the existing Fiat 500e platform and are typically replaced at specially designed stations.

Unlike other budget models that sacrifice build and screen quality, the Nitro 16 offers a good display plus features that are rarely seen at such low prices, such as a USB4 connector and a microSD card reader. The RTX 4070 is also maxed out at 140 W.

Gaming analyst firm PlayTracker shows from GTA V data that Rockstar may be eyeing added revenue from double dipper sales of GTA VI, and this could be a primary reason why the game has only been announced for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2025 and not yet for PC. About 45% of GTA V owners bought the game on multiple platforms making Rockstar richer by $1.4 billion back in the day.