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Acer has presented its first Copilot+ notebook, the Swift 14 AI, based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. With a 14.5-inch 120 Hz display in 16:10 format, a QHD webcam, a 75 Wh battery and a comparatively wide range of ports, the Swift 14 AI is set to stand out from the competition.

Airbus has been working on a helicopter concept without a tail rotor for several years. The aircraft, known as the Racer, has now flown for the first time for 30 minutes and is now ready for real-world testing.

September is not too far away, with just under four months to go until the appearance of the successors to the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. But it seems to be now largely clear which color options iPhone 16 buyers will be able to choose from.

Apple's best headphones, the Airpods Max, are discounted close to their lowest price ever on Amazon. Additionally, the 2nd Generation Airpods are also discounted to just 99¢ higher than their lowest-ever price.

Microsoft has finally replaced the Surface Pro 9 that it announced in 2022. Arriving in the wake of the 'for Business' Surface Pro 10, Microsoft has decided to jump straight to the Surface Pro 11 for its first full ARM-powered consumer release. Other exclusives to the Surface Pro 11 in the series include an optional OLED display that outputs at 2.8K and 120 Hz.

Microsoft has released its second Surface Laptop in as many months. Available in 13.8-inch and 15-inch sizes, the new Surface Laptop utilises many changes from the Surface Laptop 5, which all combine to create what Microsoft belies are true MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Air 15 challengers.

The Dell G15 5535 is an affordable Full-HD machine for budget-conscious buyers who are looking for an RTX 4050-equipped laptop with a pretty capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor and a surprisingly colorful 165Hz display.

iQOO now leads the race to have the fastest smartphone with the updated Dimensity 9300+ processor with the Neo9S Pro. The SoC drives an extra-fast 144Hz flat AMOLED display, kept on with a 5,000+mAh battery that benefits from flagship-grade wired charging. The 9S Pro also boasts Bluetooth 5.4 to go with its Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and IR blaster.

The Tesla cabin camera recordings stay on the vehicle, unless you enable its data sharing, so that's what Tesla will be using to remove the annoying steering wheel nag during self-driving sessions.

The new Vivobook S 15 is Asus' first Copilot+ PC and uses the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC in combination with up to 32 GB RAM, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.8K Lumina OLED panel. It supports enhanced Windows AI functionality as well as exclusive AI apps from Asus.

Alongside the XPS 13 9345, Dell is also introducing new Inspiron 14 and Inspiron 14 Plus laptops powered by Snapdragon X1 Plus SoCs. The Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 goes for pre-order today at the same staring price of US$1,099.99 as the Meteor Lake-powered Inspiron 14 Plus 7440.

Dell's new KM555 silent keyboard and mouse combo are ideal for quiet office environments. The keyboard features 18 shortcut keys, a 3-year battery life, and silent key switches for a noiseless workspace.

Lenovo has fully unveiled the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, and it is one of the very first business laptops to feature Qualcomm’s Apple M3 rival, the Snapdragon X Elite. Paired with an integrated Adreno GPU and on-device AI engine, the laptop promises to set a new benchmark in terms of performance and efficiency in its class.

Dell has introduced the Silent Mouse MS355, which is touted to be the most silent mouse from the company yet. It is designed to get the disruptive clicking as low as possible, giving you a distraction-free experience for maximum productivity. The wireless mouse also has a comfort-forward shape, 36 months of battery life, and a precise sensor.

Lenovo has unveiled a new Snapdragon X Elite-powered thin-and-light laptop. The Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 comes with a 3K 90 Hz OLED panel and a 79 Wh battery, along with 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1 TB storage.

Dell's new KB525C Wired Collaboration Keyboard is designed specifically for video conferencing software like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. It has dedicated buttons for common functions like muting audio and stopping video, and these keys are backlit to indicate audio or video status.

Dell has announced the Latitude 7455 laptop with the latest Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus SoCs from Qualcomm. The laptop also packs up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory and 1 TB of max storage. The outside of the machine is dominated by a 14-inch touch display alongside a spill-resistant backlit keyboard, a large trackpad, and four speakers (two front-firing + two bottom-firing).

Dell is introducing an ARM version of the XPS 13 9340, the XPS 13 9345. The new XPS 13 9345 is powered by the Snapdragon X1 Elite X1E-80-100 (the X1P being China-exclusive) but is pretty much identical to its Meteor Lake cousin in all other aspects including chassis, ports, display, memory, storage, battery, and even the starting price.

Dell has announced a good number of laptops that come with Qualcomm’s new ARM-based Snapdragon series processors. Among them is the Latitude 5455, a mid-range laptop with Snapdragon X Plus. While the company has yet to reveal the specs, the shared photos confirm that it’s thinner than the Intel Meteor Lake-based Latitude 5450.

At the same time when many new laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite are being announced, Intel is revealing the first details about Lunar Lake. The coming CPU architecture is supposed to be much more efficient than other Intel platforms. Intel will release Lunar Lake in Q3 2024.

XGIMI has launched a new triple laser 4K projector in China, the RS 10. The model is suited to a home theater set-up, casting images up to 150 inches (~380 cm) wide. Other features include built-in speakers and an HDMI eARC port. The RS 10 arrives alongside the more advanced RS 10 Pro.

Otterbox hints that the latest additions to its Symmetry series for Apple devices might be the most "ethical" accessories ever made. They are described as "leather", albeit a version of the material apparently sustainably sourced from a common form of cactus. It has been crafted into "beautiful" and "durable" iPhone 15-series cases and Apple Watch straps in a range of colors.

One-Netbook has unveiled a new version of the ONEXPLAYER X1. Previously available exclusively with Intel Meteor Lake-H processors, the ONEXPLAYER X1 will soon cross the floor with a powerful AMD Zen 4 option that also contains a Radeon 780M iGPU.

One-Netbook has expanded the ONEXPLAYER X1 series with a smaller model. Arriving later this year as the ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini, the gaming handheld will improve upon the original ONEXPLAYER X1 in multiple areas while offering a more compact form factor too.

The XGIMI RS 10 Pro smart home projector has been launched in China. The new model has a triple laser light source and is said to be brighter than the RS 10, which arrived at the same time. Intelligent features include automatic panning and tilting to optimize the image’s position in your room.

Xiaomi has only just released the Redmi Pad Pro globally. Nonetheless, the company has turned its attention to its next Android tablet. Surprisingly, the POCO Pad will join the POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro, the global launch dates for which Xiaomi has already made known.

Govee has launched the Outdoor Wall Light worldwide. The Matter-compatible smart light offers white and colored lighting with various hues and effects. Other features include a colorful striped lighting option, lighting effects synced to music and the ability to link a motion sensor.

Blackview has broken into the cutting-edge foldable Android smartphone market with the vegan leather-covered Hero 10 - a device that lacks Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-style perks such as wireless charging, a 120Hz spec for either of its dual displays and even 5G. However, some consumers might not care once they see its current introductory price.

Garmin has started rolling out a new stable update for the Fenix 7 series, which is also available to Enduro 2, Epic 2, Marq 2 and Quatix 7 smartwatches. Building on v16.22, System Software 17.20 introduces more than two dozen changes and improvements varying from new features to plenty of bug fixes.

Xiaomi has announced its Android 15 beta program. Currently running as a developer preview program, Xiaomi is allowing anyone to test out Android 15 provided that they have a Xiaomi 13T Pro, Xiaomi 14 or Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4.

After a leak last year, fans assumed that the new Microsoft console would not be launched before 2028. According to a more recent leak, however, the new Xbox could be released much earlier.

Since the update to IOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, there have been an increasing number of complaints from users whose deleted images have suddenly reappeared. In terms of data protection, this is particularly worrying if the iPhone or iPad has already been sold.

A recent report has provided more information about the upcoming Apple AirTag 2, including a rumored release window. The second generation of the accessory is said to be improved compared to its predecessor. However, whether the new product will offer some valuable features seen in competitor devices remains to be seen.

ASUS has released the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG, a new 27-inch gaming monitor that shares its underlying WOLED panel technology with the LG UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE. However, the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG is the first of its kind to feature a glossy coating, compared to the matte coating of the LG UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE.

The first signs of a Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered HP Dragonfly have surfaced online. Although HP has not officially unveiled the device yet, the leak confirms various specifications, including the presence of Qualcomm's least powerful Snapdragon X Elite chipset.

According to multiple sources, HP is preparing its first Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite-powered EliteBook laptop. Allegedly, the laptop will arrive as the EliteBook Ultra G1q with a 14-inch display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chipset.

HP has not officially commented on the return of its OmniBook series yet with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series chipsets. Nonetheless, evidence has emerged not only that the laptop will be called the HP OmniBook X, but also that it will contain a 14-inch display, among other features.

The 2024 Acer Predator Helios 18 with its massive 18-inch mini-LED display, an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, and an RTX 4090 laptop GPU is one of the most stacked gaming machines on the market. However, the laptop commands $3000 at full retail which keeps it out of many people's reach. Fortunately, Best Buy now has the machine on sale at a steep discount.

The Anker Zolo Power Bank 10K with Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cables and the Anker Zolo Power Bank 20K with Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cables are now on sale in China and could be on the way to other markets. Alongside the dual cables, the portable accessory offers two ports and an integrated display.

Vivo will unveil two new flagship tablets, the iQOO Pad2 and the iQOO Pad2 Pro, in a few days. Teaser images now reveal the design of the tablets in advance and confirm the first specifications, including a 144 Hz display.

Valve is reportedly working on a game called Deadlock. As per reports, it takes inspiration from Team Fortress 2, Dota 2, and Overwatch. One of the first sets of screenshots of the third-person shooter has leaked, which came from playtesters and shows one of the heroes, Grey Talon.

Anker is set to launch two new portable power banks, each featuring a built-in Lightning cable. The accessories are versions of the recently released power banks, which offer foldable pins for wall charging and a built-in display. They will join other devices with Lightning connectors, like the 621 Power Bank.

HMD Global is said to revive the design of the iconic Nokia Lumia 920 and develop a new mid-range smartphone that will also impress with a 108 MP PureView main camera, a 32MP selfie shooter, and a modern Snapdragon chip.

According to a report from a Korean news outlet, Samsung Foundry's cutting-edge SF3GAP node's yields are just 20%. It will be used to manufacture the Exynod 2500 later this year.

The 256 GB and 512 GB iPad Pro variants have been found to run two 48 Gbit (6 GB) memory modules from Micron. Hence, their total memory capacity is 12 GB and not 8 GB as advertised on Apple's website.

Xiaomi has finally released the Redmi Pad Pro globally. Also available outside China with a Redmi Smart Pen and Redmi Pad Pro Keyboard, the tablet starts at under €300 with a 120 Hz display and a modern Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, among other features.

The first 2024 Lenovo Tab Plus leak emerged in February, which gave us a look at the design of the media-focused device. Recently, the company launched Xiaoxin Pad Studio in China, which looks exactly like the leaked pictures. The Android tablet has now popped up on multiple certification sites, including Google Play Console.

The Fit 4S is a new and very affordable smartwatch that comes with internal storage, which allows users to play music independently of a smartphone, as music content can then be output to a Bluetooth headset.

Xiaomi is once again expanding its range of smart TVs. This time, we have a 43-inch TV with basic features, so the model is unlikely to really satisfy all users.

The Zenmuse H30(T) is a payload that comes with up to five different easy-to-mount modules, allowing for various functions such as the production of high-quality images or searching for missing persons as well as distance measurement.