In a few days, former Apple engineers will showcase what the future of the smartphone may look like. The Humane Ai Pin will be as expensive as an Apple iPhone 15 Pro and also require a network provider subscription, but will offer first-class artificial intelligence through OpenAI's GPT.

Onyx has updated the BOOX Mira Pro, a 25.3-inch E-ink desktop monitor. The new Mira Pro should be easier to use than its predecessor thanks to a front-light system, which makes the monitor usable in low-light conditions.

CheckMag In our review, we called the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 16IRX8 the best Legion that money can buy, and that's not just because of its US$4,399 price and built-in water cooling. The Legion 9i Gen 8 earns its praise with an astonishingly-bright mini-LED display with DCI-P3 support, and, of course, killer gaming performance.

As discovered by software researcher @aaronp613, the latest WhatsApp Beta for iOS has revealed that the messaging app will soon be implementing Passkey support, leading to a more secure and refined user experience.

AAEON has unveiled its newest single-board computer (SBC), the AAEON GENE-ADN6. It’s a 3.5-inch sub-compact board that’s packed with Intel’s latest processors. But what really makes it stand out is that the board is built to excel in challenging environments.

One-Netbook has revealed the ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU, an eGPU showcased with the company's ONEXPLAYER ONEXFLY gaming handheld. Supposedly a game-changer for the eGPU market, the ONEXGPU has a slim design and plenty of ports, along with a small active fan to keep everything cool.

Tecno claims to have solved one of smartphone photography's most pressing and potentially alienating issues with the latest results of its AI research. Universal Tone is rated to combine three different imaging 'engines' in order to recreate, tune and expose skin tones accurately, even in shots with multiple people of different ethnic origins.

Xiaomi has launched a pre-sale event for its new Xiaomi Mijia Central Air Conditioning Duct Machine in China. The smart home device can be controlled with voice commands or via the Xiaomi app, with an optional wired controller. The gadget can heat or cool rooms with seven modes and a self-cleaning tool.

Volkswagen has provided a sneak peek at the upcoming ID.7 Tourer, revealing images of the vehicle in a rather unorthodox camouflage. The German company confirmed that the ID.7 Tourer has a higher drag coefficient than its fastback counterpart. VW also shared some details of the spacious interior of the vehicle.

Jackery has unveiled the Explorer 100 Plus, a compact portable power station. The device has a 99.2Wh battery and a maximum 128W output; ports on the gadget include 18W USB-A and 100W USB-C. Other features include a built-in display and the ability to recharge the power bank via AC or solar inputs.

A renowned leaker has shared what appear to be the first case designs relating to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Likely arriving in three months alongside the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus, Samsung's next 'Ultra' flagship will be difficult to tell apart from the current Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Realme asserts that its GT5 Pro will be the next premium Android smartphone to launch with the new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; now, a new leak asserts that it will also be the most powerful device with the same platform. Its alleged model number has turned up in conjunction with the biggest number linked to the SoC on the AnTuTu benchmark yet.

General Motors CEO, Mary Barra, has confirmed that the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt will still target the same low price point and use LFP batteries. The new Bolt will be based on the Ultium platform but will feature many of the parts from the outgoing Bolt EUV, hinting that it might be more crossover SUV than subcompact hatchback.

Sennheiser Europe has announced a "Halloween" sale with up to 20% off popular consumer audio products such as Ambeo soundbars and Momentum True Wireless earbuds. Meanwhile, the OEM is also building up to its Early Black Friday event for US customers, promising "exclusive" savings to those who sign up to its wait-list.

Samsung has finally started updating its product stack to Android 14. So far, the company has begun in Europe with the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra, which should all now be eligible to receive an upgrade from One UI 5 to One UI 6.

The ASUS ROG Flow X13 with a Ryzen 9 7940HS Zen 4 CPU, 16 GB of LPDRR5 memory, and 512 GB of Gen 4 storage is currently on sale for a considerable 28% discount at Best Buy. The machine comes with a 13.4-inch FHD+ touch display with a 360-degree hinge. Additionally, the panel comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of advertised brightness, 100% coverage of the sRGB gamut, and AdaptiveSync.

The Anker Triple Display USB-C Hub (14-in-1) has arrived in EU countries following a recent launch in the US and the UK. The gadget offers 80W pass-through charging and supports connections to up to three displays. Other features include Gigabit Ethernet and 5 Gbps USB-C ports.

With the introduction of the Intel Arc graphics cards, Intel is an additional manufacturer of desktop graphics cards besides AMD and Nvidia. Intel focusses more on the price range up to 400 Euros (~$422). We took a detailed look at the performance of Intel's top model in form of the Acer Predator BiFrost Arc A770 OC.

AnTuTu has shared an insight into the capabilities of the forthcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and Vivo X100. Surprisingly, the Dimensity 9300 lacks any conventional efficiency cores, with the Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 used instead.

The Xiaomi MiTu Children’s Phone Watch U1 Pro has been revealed in China. The gadget supports 4G, allowing you to make video and voice calls with family or friends. Other features include GPS tracking for parents, contactless payments and an educational voice assistant and app.

Capcom has now published Resident Evil Village for iOS and iPadOS devices. Available for the next three weeks at a 60% discount, the port utilises MetalFX upscaling to maximise image quality and can be played on an external display with the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Roland has launched the PAXXTER e, a bicycle trailer with assistance from two 125W hub motors. You can choose from three assistance levels, with a pedal sensor ensuring the power feels natural. Other features include an aluminum storage box, removable battery and LED battery charge level indicators.

MINISFORUM continues to tease its first tablet. Now called the MINISFORUM V3 AMD Tablet, the 14-inch device will take on the Microsoft Surface Pro series with AMD Hawk Point APUs and a DisplayPort In connection, among other features.

Xiaomi has revealed the new Mijia Ultra-Thin Washing and Drying Machine 10kg. The device is slimmer than other models from the brand, ensuring it sits flush with other units, with a direct drive motor to reduce vibrations. Smart features include automatic detergent dispensing, voice commands and app controls.

Measuring 65 x 30 mm, the Radxa Zero 3W uses the same form factor as the popular Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. It features a Rockchip RK3566 SoC, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, optional eMMC storage, and a microSD card slot.

Xiaomi has launched the Smart Tower Heater Lite in EU countries, including France, Spain and Italy. The gadget can generate warmth in three seconds with various heating modes, such as a smart temperature maintenance setting. You can control the smart home device remotely via the Xiaomi app or voice commands.

It seems that several gaming laptop manufacturers are working towards introducing Intel Raptor Lake Refresh-based gaming laptops. Arriving as the Core i5-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX and Core i9-14900HX, the trio will end up in the likes of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 and multiple Lenovo Legion models.

A lot of news about Samsung's Galaxy S24 series has been released in the last few hours and days, some of it in the Chinese network Weibo. There, a leaker recently announced that mass production has started, strengthening suspicions about plans for a much earlier launch at the beginning of 2024. But there are also other exciting tidbits of information.

Japanese company Linfiny is offering a new tablet with a particularly thin E-Ink display. Thanks to the large display, more intricate drawings or sketches can be displayed without the need for magnification or zooming in.

Released to mark two decades of innovation, the Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is now official as a limited edition handset inspired by the SGH-E700, Samsung's first phone with a built-in antenna, which was released in 2003. Next month, this special Flip5 will hit Korea, France, Germany, Spain, Australia, and the UK in limited quantities.

Colorful has refreshed its CVN B760I Frozen mini ITX motherboard to the CVN B760I Frozen Wi-Fi D5 V20. The new CVN B760I Frozen adds supports for Intel 14th gen Raptor Lake-S Refresh processors and DDR5-8000 XMP memory. The board features a 7+1+1 VRM setup and a frosted glass cover to keep them cool.

Anticipated for late 2024, Apple's flagship AirPods Max update seems to be rather underwhelming according to leaked information from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The changes appear to be limited to the introduction of USB-C charging and the addition of new colorways, leaving enthusiasts with little to get excited about.

CheckMag When getting a laptop with a Gig+ Wi-Fi card such as the AX200, consumers know they are getting at least 900 Mbps in either direction. In contrast, download/upload rates smartphone chip makers such as Qualcomm mention in media releases just keep becoming more ridiculous and misleading; the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and its X75 5G modem represent the latest instalment in that sad series.

Announced last month, ASRock has officially launched the DeskMini B760 mini PC in Japan and China. The starting price of the mini PC is 34,980 Yen in Japan (around US$233) and 1,489 Yuan in China (around US$203).

Several Garmin smartwatches may get a new functionality within the scope of a software update. Accordingly, the hardware requirements are unlikely to be an issue.

Rogbid has launched a new smartwatch, the Rowatch 5, which is on sale at a low price thanks to a massive discount and, according to the manufacturer, can even measure blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

X (formerly known as Twitter) has outlined plans for new alternatives to its paid Premium version. The new Basic subscription tier is intended to become the only way to access features such as post editing or removal from the social media app, whereas Premium Plus (or Premium+) would be the only way to view certain sections of its UI without ads.

Lenovo has been rumored to have a new Tab M-series slate in the works. Now, a device matching its description has popped up on the FCC database, thereby suggesting that a launch date for the same is soon to follow. The Tab M11 is believed to be an exceptionally cost-effective take on the OEM's latest tablet design.

Experts say the combination of artificial intelligence and 6G networks will fundamentally change the way we work and play. An intelligent network that can manage its own capacity and increased computing power will revolutionise applications such as virtual reality, interactive 3D avatars, multi-sensory communication, collaborative robots and autonomous driving.

Volta has announced that its next "high-speed" charging accessory will launch via a crowdfunding campaign. The 10,000mAh VoltaGo power bank is designed to deliver fast wireless charging to MagSafe-compatible iPhones, although it is also touted to work as well with Android smartphones. It also incorporates a unique fold-flat kickstand and a USB type-C port to double as a wired power bank.

The A79 5G is OPPO's latest Android smartphone for the Indian market. A unique Glowing Feather Design finish is applied to a flat-edged, flat-screened device in two attractive new colors, which also boasts a 50MP main camera, dual-SIM 5G connectivity and expandable storage. The A79's 5,000mAh battery has faster-than-standard 33W SuperVOOC charging.

Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse has lost more than $25 billion since last summer. To cover the loss, Meta has fired about 21,000 employees. Optimism now relies on the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, which is cheaper than its previous versions, but already faces critique from VR enthusiasts on YouTube, the X-App and Reddit. Another positive aspect is the 3D Avatar technology, which Zuckerberg exhibits in a video set in virtual space to showcase the latest improvements.

Tesla has released its first new free color in North America in a while and said it will also provide it for its vehicles in Asia. After the Model Y got impressive new hues, it's now time for the Model S, X, and Model 3 Highland to shine in a fresh deeper grey tint.

A couple of new Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have emerged with both seemingly painting a different picture of what the console will look like and deliver. While one rumor gives the console an unexpected name and claims the dock will not be present, the other patent-based rumor suggests a dividable Switch 2 with two displays for multiplayer gaming.

While we're all now looking forward to what the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will offer in the upcoming smartphone flagships like the Xiaomi 14, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, or the Honor Magic6, users who can wait another year and who are especially looking for the ultimate performance might want to reconsider upgrading this year.