The original LCD screens can also benefit from this mod, as it ups the refresh rate to 70 Hz. Users report that the battery life is not affected too much, but the versions integrating OLEDs supplied by Samsung may experience gamma and brightness issues.

The XNote is a Smart Notebook that works with an accompanying XNote Smart Pen and XNote app to digitise or mirror handwritten notes. The XNote Set is available from US$179 on Kickstarter and should start shipping in early 2024.

Apple has reportedly failed to develop its own 5G modem and will abandon any further efforts. It was slated to debut alongside the iPhone SE 4 sometime in 2025.

If you're experiencing display issues, Dell recommends rolling back your driver to v31.0.14076.3, A01. And if you're not, then don't update your display drivers at all even if AMD Adrenalin says otherwise. The latest drivers should be avoided for now until they are properly optimized for the Radeon RX 7900M.

VW brand Scout appears to be partnering with Magna Steyr, the firm responsible for manufacturing the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon, for its first electric SUV. The upcoming Scout SUV is due in 2026, and it will draw from the International Harvester Scout that competed with the likes of Jeep for off-road supremacy in the 1960s.

Two stackable coupon codes push a well-equipped OLED configuration of the current ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 to its lowest sale price yet. Since this version of Lenovo's 14-inch workstation laptop is also powered by a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, it turns into a solid option for multimedia users.

CheckMag 2023 has been a year with plenty of hardware releases from Intel, AMD and Nvidia. With so many new computer parts released this year it can be a daunting task to choose the parts for your next workstation. In this article let us explore some sensible hardware options for your workstation.

CheckMag This article explores the diverse and dynamic world of gaming through the lens of Xbox Game Pass, highlighting the top 5 must-play games that define the platform. These selections offer a mix of exciting stories, great gameplay, and impressive graphics. They cover different types of games, so there's something for everyone.

October 2023 witnessed the sale of 10.21 million PC and console games across Europe, marking a marginal 2.3% year-on-year decline. In the realm of console hardware, the PS5 emerged as the indisputable leader in Europe with sales surging by an impressive 143%, while Xbox Series S and X struggled with a 52% decline.

Amazon has put Logitech's more affordable wireless gaming mouse back on sale with its steepest discount thus far, which makes the G305 Lightspeed a viable option for budget-conscious gamers with less than US$50 to spend on a new pointing device.

A new report has revealed that children in the US would prefer games subscriptions and virtual currency over physical games for Christmas. A staggering 72% of US children expressed a desire for video game-related gifts for the upcoming holiday season.

ViCentra has announced the availability of its hybrid, closed-loop insulin delivery system. Consisting of a Kaleido insulin pump and Dexcom blood glucose monitor, these two wearables work together with innovative software in a Diabeloop DBLG1 pocketable device in real-time to deliver better insulin dosing for improved health in patients with Type 1 diabetes.

The Data Frog R36S is another Rockchip RK3326-derived retro gaming handheld with a 3.5-inch display. While it shares all core features with the Powkiddy RGB20S, it does so while costing about 50% less without sacrificing performance or usability.

Raspberry Pi Foundation CEO and co-founder Eben Upton has confirmed that new Raspberry Pi devices will be available in 2024. Supposedly, the Foundation plans to deliver successors to the RP2040 microcontroller and Raspberry Pi 4 Compute Module with various upgrades over their current models.

Sony's latest firmware announcement for the Alpha 7 IV mirrorless cameras adds support for up to four custom grid lines that can be imported as PNGs — for US$149. This is useful for non-standard shoots where repeated framing is necessary. Support for more cameras down the line is confirmed, but it's unclear which will be eligible for the upgrade.

New Huawei flagship smartphones are on the way and will outsell their 2023 forebears, according to a leading industry analyst. Ming-Chi Kuo asserts that they will do "significantly" better than the P60 series thanks to camera upgrades that will include a new zoom lens. The P70 line might also reprise in-house Kirin processing platforms for the first time in generations.

One-Netbook has started selling the ONEXGPU, an eGPU that sits within its ONEXPLAYER brand. Available for US$599 initially, the ONEXGPU combines an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU with various ports, RGB lighting and M.2 SSD expansion.

IKEA appears to be working on two new smart plugs for the US, TRETAKT and INSPELNING. The gadgets would let users make regular household appliances smart and control them remotely. These models would follow the existing TRADFRI outlet as more compact products using Zigbee technology.

LG has announced that it will showcase new tech rated to help "Reinvent your Future" at CES 2024. The company will also reinvent itself as more of an AI-focused "Smart Life Solution Company" during the upcoming trade expo in earnest, which will also see it score more CES Innovation Awards than ever before on devices such as its OLED TVs, portable speakers and UltraGear gaming monitors.

Walmart just launched an update to its popular US$15 streaming stick. The new model, which is sold under Walmart's in-house Onn brand, runs on Google TV and can stream up to FHD content. The price remains the same at just under $15.

Huawei has updated the MateBook D 16, which it now sells as the MateBook D 16 2024. Theoretically, the MateBook D 16 2024 should pack considerably better performance than its predecessor thanks to the Core i9-13900H, an Intel Raptor Lake-H processor with 14 CPU cores. Huawei also includes a 1200p display and a 70 Wh battery, among other features.

Those who reserved the tri-motor Cybertruck Performance version may be in for another round of waiting as all first deliveries will reportedly be of the dual-motor Cybertruck. Tesla won't go solely by reservation list numbers, too.

With the last great stainless steel car being a DeLorean, the Cybertruck's finish might require higher maintenance than the choice of body material would suggest. Tesla engineers have now disclosed how hard to form and fit the stainless steel panels turned out to be.

Periscope zoom lenses are projected to be huge among the premium Android devices of 2024 on a number of levels - however, they may not come bigger than in the Honor Magic6 series, according to a new leak. It is said to have well over 2x the resolution of the next largest new zoom lens, although its may be paired to a main shooter that comes with more compromise than previously rumored.

Samsung is laying the groundwork to release the Galaxy S24 Ultra, its next premier smartphone. With the company now receiving approval to sell the handset in more countries, the NBTC in Thailand has confirmed that the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the SM-S928. The same device has popped up on the Safety Korea database, too.

Huawei has expanded its two-way satellite communication software with the MatePad Pro 11 2024, a new flagship tablet that is a mere 5.9 mm thick. Huawei has also installed a 120 Hz OLED display, an 8,300 mAh battery that supports 66 W wired charging, and a six-speaker system.

The IKEA PARASOLL, VALLHORN and BADRING smart home sensors have been confirmed for launches in the UK, Sweden and Germany in 2024. PARASOLL senses open windows or doors, VALLHORN is a motion sensor, and BADRING detects water leaks. IKEA has also shared new details about the uses of the previously leaked products.

YouTuber ETA Prime has revealed the first AMD Ryzen Z1-based mini-PC. Coming soon, the new mini-PC will eventually be available with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme too.

Xiaomi has launched its Mijia Smart Electric Hot Water Bottle 5L in China. The device can boil large volumes of water, purifying it in the process. You can then choose to keep the water warm or to cool it with circulating air. Controls, such as temperature adjustments of 1°C (~2°F), are offered via a touch panel or accompanying app.

GM has recently announced the acquisition of TEI, a major player in developing the gigacasting technology used by Tesla, whereby large structural components can be cast in a single piece instead of being assembled from hundreds of smaller ones. Around the same time, BMW has also partnered with Loramendi and voxeljet to automate the large-scale 3D printing of sand cores for casting cylinder heads at its Landshut plant.

Customers in the EU can now pre-order the ULTIMEA Thor Apollo P10 projector. The device has a native 1080p resolution with 4K decoding and can project images up to 120 inches (~305 cm) wide. An LED light source delivers up to 900 ANSI lumens brightness, and the gadget has built-in 30W speakers.

The AYANEO AM01 is the company's first mini-PC and one that it has released for under US$150. The AYANEO AM01 is available in various configurations, including as a barebones unit, with either the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U or Ryzen 5 5700U.

Two upcoming AMD laptop chips, the Ryzen 5 8640HS and Ryzen 7 8840HS, have shown up on Geekbench. The former is a 6-core, 12-thread SKU, while the latter is an 8-core, 16-thread model.

China is now unable to import any X86 or Arm CPUs and all AI-related GPUs are restricted, too. Nevertheless, RISC-V is not yet falling under the import ban provisions and China is taking advantage of this while it can.

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940H has shown up on Geekbench alongside an Asus TUF A15 laptop. On average, it performs on par with the RYzen 7 7940HS in single- and multi-core tests.

Dreame has launched the L30 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop, following the release of the L20 Ultra earlier this year. The new model has a hot-mopping feature and increased suction power compared to its predecessor. Other features include a self-cleaning docking station for up to 75 days of hands-free cleaning and automatic carpet detection.

Hisense has launched the Mural TV R8K in China. The new model has a matte screen, helping the gadget to mimic artwork when not in use. Other features of the 4K TV include intelligent picture enhancement technology, an integrated 72W speaker system and support for Dolby Atmos.

A famous X leaker says that Samsung will ditch the Exynos branding starting next year. Upcoming mid-range and flagship SoCs will be called different versions of Dream Chip.

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 with an RTX 4080 GPU, a Core i9-13980HX CPU, 16 GB of DDR5-4800 memory, and 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage is now going for a respectable 20% off at Best Buy. The price drop which represents a considerable discount of US$500 has brought the laptop to a record low rate making the machine worth considering.

Huawei has launched the BE3 Pro Wi-Fi 7 Router in China. The new model provides speeds of up to 3,600 Mbps, an upgrade from its predecessor, alongside improved signal strength and stability, and lower latency. Plus, intelligent routing optimizes your Wi-Fi experience when gaming.

MAG Bike has revealed the ET.1 electric mountain bike. The model has a magnesium frame, moulded as a single piece, making it lighter than an equivalent aluminum bike. Other features of the 12-speed e-bike include a 90Nm Brose motor, a 725Wh battery and a dual suspension system from Cane Creek.

A Tesla manager at a San Diego showroom has confirmed that the Cybertruck on show in his facility has a battery capacity of 123 kWh. Previous reports claimed a range of around 267 miles, falling woefully short of the promised 500-mile range. Based on the competition, 267–300 miles seems about right for that sort of battery capacity.

A Chinese media outlet report says only 400,000 Apple Vision Pro units will be available at launch. That figure will gradually increase to 1 million throughout 2024.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are proving to be extremely popular, as 71% of all iPhones produced in October were Pro models, while Apple produced 16% more iPhone 15s than iPhone 14s in the same month of last year.

CheckMag Here are some of the best racing games on Steam to round out the Steam Autumn Sale. Live life on the proverbial edge with Riders Republic, enjoy the off-road chaos in Dirt 5, or take things more seriously with Forza Horizon 5, all with spectacular discounts, thanks to Steam's holiday sales event.