2025’s Tensor G5 SoC that may debut in the Pixel 10 devices is reportedly being entirely developed by Google. The report comes to us courtesy of @OreXda on Twitter. The leaker also claims that the Tensor G4 might also use a Google-made CPU but Samsung isn’t completely out of the picture.

Yesterday, Nvidia released this month's third driver package. Labeled 545.92, it comes with GeForce Experience optimal settings presets for Alan Wake 2 (which also gets DLSS 3.5 support), Assasin's Creed Mirage, and Lords of the Fallen, as well as DLSS 3 enhancements for Ghostrunner 2.

The Toyota FT-3e concept SUV has been revealed at the Japan Mobility Show. The model follows on from the bZ4X with several design similarities. The company says the SUV was designed partially using AI, with features including an unusual exterior digital display on the front door.

The launch date and pricing for the IKEA PARASOLL and VALLHORN smart home sensors have been announced. The PARASOLL can detect if a window or door is open, while the VALLHORN motion sensor triggers smart lights. The products must be connected to the DIRIGERA hub to enable smartphone notifications and controls.

The Intel core i7-14700HX laptop CPU has been spotted online. It will join the Core i5-14650HX and Core i9-14900HX as 14th-gen offerings for laptops.

Starting yesterday and until November 2 at 8/11 AM PT/ET, those looking for deals can head to the Epic Games Store and grab The Evil Within 2 and Tandem: A Tale of Shadows for free. On Steam, the first one is 85% off (until November 2) and goes for US$5.99, and the second is available for the US$9.99 list price.

Vinyl continues to grow in popularity year after year. The Rewind Cassette Player promises retro sound on the go in a compact Sony Walkman-sized metal case with several modern convenience features.

After Apple announced its innovative AirPower charger and cancelled it after several years of delay, Nothing admits to having experienced a similar failure. Nothing founder Carl Pei talks about the unfinished Nothing Power (1) charger in an insightful video.

The facelifted Porsche Taycan EV, slated to arrive in 2024, has been spotted without camouflage in testing on Germany's legendary Nürburgring racetrack. The new Taycan looks to mostly feature sharper graphics and a more aggressive look, thanks to an updated face with sharper lines and new air intakes and vents on the front and rear.

Although it uses the same MediaTek Helio G99 processor as many of its siblings, the Blackview Shark 8 sports a generous 6.78-inch display and, thanks to the ArcSoft 7.0 image processing algorithms, promises noticeable improvements in the photo department. Starting November 11, limited quantities will be available starting at US$93.99.

Dasung presents a versatile E ink tablet in the Not-eReader 133, which can also be used as an external monitor for a computer thanks to the HDMI input. With an economical and high-contrast E Ink Carta 1250 display, the tablet promises a particularly long battery life.

Lexus has unveiled two electric car concepts at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show that offer a glimpse into the brand's future. The Lexus LF-ZC sedan hints at a series-produced, particularly aerodynamic e-car planned for 2026, while the LF-ZL represents the vision of an all-electric SUV flagship.

The ONEXPLAYER ONEXFLY F1 EVA Edition is another limited edition gaming handheld by One-Netbook. Built on the same platform as the regular ONEXFLY, the F1 EVA Edition has a striking purple colourway with green accents and is available with up to 64 GB of RAM.

IKEA has unveiled the BADRING, a smart home sensor to detect water leaks in your house. The new gadget, which must be linked to the DIRIGERA hub, can trigger alerts on your smartphone in the case of a leak. The product has been announced alongside two other smart sensors, all launching in 2024.

Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Sound technology will allow wireless earbuds and headphones to play dropout-free lossless audio with low latency using a WiFi network. The new S7 and S7 Pro chips, expected to start appearing in devices soon, also offer vastly improved DSP and AI processing, which will enhance ANC and make awareness mode more intelligent.

A new report suggests that Apple could be developing new 12-inch and 13-inch MacBook models. Citing industry sources, the report claims that Apple would target both machines for the education sector.

According to a new report from a renowned Apple analyst, there may not be a new Watch Ultra in development. For some reason, the company has elected against developing a Watch Ultra 3 for now, possibly because of production issues associated with its rumoured microLED display panels.

A foldable Nintendo Switch 2 console could be in the works if a leaker’s opinion based on a third-party financial forecast report for Fine M-Tec is accurate. The tipster in question has been known to share details about Samsung-related products in the past but has misfired a bit in regard to Nintendo and the Switch 2.

With only two automakers still missing from the open-source North American Charging Standard adoption roster of Tesla, NACS plugs will be in high demand. Lectron just outed dirt cheap Tesla chargers available at retailers like Best Buy.

Elon Musk is of the opinion that the Cybertruck production ramp in meaningful quantitates will take 18 months and LG 4680 batteries will come to the rescue just in time. LG announced that it will launch 4680 battery production in Arizona.

Visionary.ai claims to be able to bring "extreme low light" video to smartphones powered by Qualcomm's latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with its IP. The company asserts that its software-based ISP can leverage the processor's upgraded power to achieve "impossible imaging tasks" using any smartphone camera, thereby bringing "true night vision technology" to the top-tier mobile device world.

The AI avatars of authentic adult film performers fulfil all possible desires in this new enterprise, with no consequences from OpenAI. Furthermore, every party involved, from management to actors, benefits from this new offering.

The Honda e-MTB concept has been revealed alongside other EVs at the Japan Mobility Show. The model has an unusual, chunky motorcycle-inspired aluminum frame. Other features appear to include the new SRAM Eagle drivetrain, a Fox suspension system, and Maxxis tires.

Samsung's next generation of flagship smartwatches is now believed to be the first of their line to debut with a 3 nanometer (nm) processor, made using the OEM itself using its latest techniques. Should that be the case, it would also mean that the Watch7 series would beat even Galaxy S24-series smartphones to this potentially significant upgrade.

Huawei is now selling an updated version of the MateBook D 14 SE. This year, the company has not only upgraded the laptop to the Intel Raptor Lake architecture, but it has also included a more modern 16:10 display and twice the amount of RAM found in its predecessor.

Anker has unveiled the soundcore Motion X500 speaker, with pre-orders now open. The three-channel model has an intelligent spatial audio engine, producing a Wireless Hi-Res sound. Other features include a 12-hour battery life, an upward-firing driver and a built-in handle.

Honor has teased its upcoming Magic6 series as flagship Android smartphones with all the latest bells and whistles the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform from Qualcomm can support. They include a voice assistant powered by on-device AI, as well as the latest, most powerful form of pairing with own-brand laptops. The new smartphones will also have first-gen Magic Capsule displays, touted as an even smarter version of Dynamic Island for iPhones.

The TV S Pro 85 is Xiaomi's latest Smart TV, and one which it presented alongside the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro, Xiaomi Watch S3 and Xiaomi Watch H1. Spanning 85-inches, the Xiaomi TV S Pro 85 has 1,440 Mini LED zones that deliver up to 2,400 nits peak brightness. The new Smart TV can also run at 240 Hz with its gaming mode enabled or 144 Hz and 4K in other modes.

Paris Rhône has unveiled the SP005 4K Projector, which can now be pre-ordered in the US. The model has an LCD light source producing up to 600 ANSI lumens brightness, with support for HDR10+. Other features of the projector include Android 9.0, a built-in 24W speaker system and autofocus.

The President of Samsung LSI has confirmed the 2025-bound Exynos 2500 will be manufactured on Samsung's 3 nm node (likely 3GAP). It will be the first smartphone AP to be manufactured on Samsung's gate-all-around process, potentially giving it an edge over the competitors.

Xbox premiered a 28-minute “Partner Preview” featuring 3rd-party games from AAA as well as indie studios. Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, the Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and Studio Wildcard’s ARK: Survivor Ascended were among the games showcased. Both Unreal Engine 5 titles got trailers debuting impressive visuals and gameplay mechanics.

The 2023 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has recorded a massive 30% discount at Best Buy, sliding down to its lowest price to date as a result. Combined with the Core i7-13700HX, RTX 4060, and a 16-inch 165 Hz display on offer, the price cut has made the laptop a solid mid-range option.

Up until now, only Lenovo, Microsoft Surface and HP tried their hands at Windows on Arm laptops powered by Snapdragon processors. With the impressive performance claims of the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite, however, 6 more laptop OEMs are now more inclined to join the Windows on Arm side.

It appears that NVIDIA is actively developing the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with an AD103 GPU and not the AD102, as previous rumours suggested. Purportedly, the RTX 4080 SUPER will feature a full AD103 GPU with faster VRAM and a higher TDP, mirroring NVIDIA's RTX 2080 SUPER refresh a few years ago.

Qualcomm has confirmed that it plans to raise next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's prices, which will, in turn, trigger an increase in global smartphone prices in 2025.

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is the manufacturer's cheapest high-end model — but in view of its price, it can be classed more as a mid-range device. Even so, it has a lot to offer, as shown in our test.

Garmin has rolled out a new beta update for various smartwatches, including the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro. Issued as Beta Version 15.68, the new update contains 40 changes from Garmin's last stable update, including 13 new features.

To make the combination of Windows and ARM a success, a great CPU is only one part of the equation. Another is an optimized OS. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite will only be on the market in mid 2024 - and the reason for this launch months after the announcement might be that the laptops featuring this platform will launch with Windows 12.

Qualcomm executives said in an interview that the company plans to partner with Samsung Foundry and Qualcomm for its flagship products. However, it declined to comment if the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will make the switch.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 with an Intel Core i7-1365U processor, 32 GB of RAM, and a 14-inch IPS display has been discounted by a considerable 29% at Lenovo’s store. The laptop represents the best that Lenovo has to offer in the business segment with less than 1.2 Kg of weight, a solid chassis, and impressive runtimes.

Apple has increased the prices of several subscriptions considerably: Apple TV+ now costs almost 43% more than before, Apple Arcade is now 40% more expensive and the Apple One subscription bundle also costs more, but offers greater savings due to the higher prices of the respective individual subscriptions.