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The Tesla Cybertruck may not be as comfortable in and around water as Tesla wants us to believe. (Image source: Tesla)

Cybertruck car wash battle exposes software bug — HW4 takes 5 hours to reset

Another week, another Cybertruck bites the dust — at least for a bit. This time, the Cybertruck in question was put through an automatic car wash shortly before it completely lost its composure. Fortunately, the vehicle was able t...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Apr 2024 21:31

The Google Pixel 7 has never been cheaper as the 128GB base model is now on sale for $359 (Image: Daniel Schmidt)

Deal | Google Pixel 7 crashes to all-time low thanks to huge 40% price cut

The sought-after Google Pixel 7 has received its deepest discount to date as the 128GB version of the factory-unlocked Android smartphone is now on sale for just $359 at an Amazon-owned online retailer.

Enrico Frahn, 18 Apr 2024 20:47

Multiple partners are offering the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT under $400 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT falls below $400, making it a much better choice than Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has dropped below $400, with most partners offering it at $399.99. This is around a $50 discount from what the graphics card generally goes for. At this price, the GPU stands as a much better pick than th...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Apr 2024 19:27

Razer Kishi Ultra debuts touted as ulitmate Full-Sized gaming controller for USB-C mobile devices

Razer touts its latest accessory as having reached the "God Tier" of mobile gaming controllers, conferring a "pro-grade console" experience on a wide range of devices with USB-C, such as the iPhone 15 as well as Android smartphone...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2024 19:22

Zotac's new MAGNUS ONE PCs feature desktop-class components in 8.33-litre cases. (Image source: Zotac)

Zotac reveals new ZBOX MAGNUS ONE PC with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GPU and powerful Intel processor

Zotac has updated its ZBOX MAGNUS ONE PC line with the MAGNUS ONE ERP74070S. According to the company, the MAGNUS ONE ERP74070S will ship with a Zotac GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB GDDR6X GPU and an Intel Core i7-14700 proces...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 19:18

Polestar 8 concept render (Source: Salvatore Ville)

Polestar 8 concept casts a glance into the future

Volvo subsidiary Polestar might have only a fraction of Tesla's market share, but they don't lag behind in terms of design. While not a concept coming directly from the tech company, the Polestar 8 imagined by Turin-based designer...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Apr 2024 19:03

The Sony BRAVIA 7 is a Mini LED model with Full Array Local Dimming. (Image source: Sony)

Sony reveals pricing of new BRAVIA 7 Mini LED QLED 4K HDR TV

Sony's BRAVIA 7 is a new Mini LED TV, unveiled alongside the flagship BRAVIA 9 in the brand's 2024 range. The BRAVIA 7 is a cheaper model, supporting Dolby Vision and the new Prime Video Calibrated mode. The 4K 120Hz TV also has g...

Polly Allcock, 18 Apr 2024 18:40

The Ear series is live. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing Ear (a) and Ear go to pre-order as TWS buds with adaptive ANC and ChatGPT

Nothing has just made not one but two sets of new wireless audio accessories official. Both sets support the same upgraded kind of active noise cancellation (ANC), although one is the more premium option with features such as LHDC...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2024 18:40

Zotac's new mini-PCs come in black and white finishes with 2.65-litre cases. (Image source: Zotac)

Zotac announces new ZBOX MAGNUS PCs packing 14th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs within compact housings

Zotac has revealed the MAGNUS EN474070, a new member of the ZBOX E series. Based around a 2.65-litre case, the MAGNUS EN474070 comes in two colours with an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, among ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 18:39

A beta program for Wear OS 4 is recruiting TicWatch Pro 5 users. (Image source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi now recruiting smartwatch users for Wear OS 4 Beta Program

TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch users have recently been asked to apply for a new Wear OS 4 beta program. If chosen, customers can test the latest software and provide feedback to Mobvoi before a public release. Wear OS 4 is expected to...

Polly Allcock, 18 Apr 2024 18:39

DJI has launched its first two power Stations today. (Image: DJI)

DJI Power 500 and Power 1000: First DJI power stations launched with a special charging port for drones

DJI today announced the launch of its first two power stations. The Power 500 and Power 1000 models can be used for mobile power supply and feature a special port for fast charging of drones, among other things.

Marcus Schwarten, 18 Apr 2024 18:32

All three of Rode's new products are geared for content creation and mobile videography (Image Source: Rode - edited)

Rode introduces mobile filmmaking mounts and wireless interview mic geared for content creators

Rode has just announced a trio of products targeted at mobile content creators and film-makers. While the Interview PRO is a $249 wireless handheld mic and field recorder with 32-bit float audio, the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 18 Apr 2024 18:28

Delta multi-system emulator lands on official iOS App Store

Delta, the multi-system console emulator developer by Riley Testut, is now available on the official iOS App Store. The emulator was previously available only through Testut's AltStore service, which would use some iOS trickery to...

Sam Medley, 18 Apr 2024 18:06

The 2025 Redmi Smart TV A65 has been launched in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi 2025 A65 Redmi Smart TV with up to 120Hz refresh rate arrives

Xiaomi is now accepting pre-orders for the 2025 Redmi Smart TV A65 in China. The company suggests the model is suitable for gaming with a boosted 120Hz refresh rate. Other features include a pair of built-in speakers, HyperOS smar...

Polly Allcock, 18 Apr 2024 17:46

Epic Games is offering two things for free between April 18 and April 25. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games is giving away a popular 90s-themed indie game and more for free this week

The Epic Games Store weekly game giveaway has been refreshed after providing Ghostrunner for free. Now, the storefront has discounted The Big Con, a popular 90s-themed indie title, as well as providing an otherwise expensive pack ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 17:38

The Sony BRAVIA 8 is now available to pre-order in Europe. (Image source: Sony)

New Sony 2024 BRAVIA 8 announced as brighter OLED 4K HDR Google TV

Sony has revealed the BRAVIA 8 as part of its 2024 TV lineup. The OLED model is already available to pre-order in some countries, and pricing has been announced for North America and Europe. According to Sony, the TV is brighter t...

Polly Allcock, 18 Apr 2024 17:38

Apple might have new iPhone sizes to uphold soon. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 17 Plus tipped to launch with less than 17 Pro Max-sixed display

iPhones are projected to come in three different sizes soon, as opposed to two as they do now. These changes are slated to come into effect in 2025 with the launch of the iPhone 17, 17 Plus and 17 Pro Max, all of which are believe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2024 17:36

One UI update is reportedly causing the green line issue on multiple Samsung Galaxy phones (Image source: @Entroprox on X)

Users blame One UI update for causing green line issue on several Samsung Galaxy phones

The display green line issue is back to haunt Samsung Galaxy phones again. This time, users are reporting that the problem is appearing after or during the April One UI update. While it's hard to say what's causing the issue, it c...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Apr 2024 17:35

Such solar cells could also extend the flight time of classic drones. (Image: pixabay/Harald_Landsrath)

Mini drone flies using only solar power: ultra-thin perovskite film makes it possible

It is the perfect demonstration of extremely lightweight solar modules with gigantic energy density: a multicopter is fitted with only solar cells, which then supply enough power for the small aircraft to take off as usual.

Mario Petzold, 18 Apr 2024 17:08

New Model 3 Performance coming with Track Mode V3 (image: TechRidr/Reddit)

Tesla details Model 3 Performance features with unique Track Mode V3 but horsepower may disappoint

The 2024 Model 3 Performance is coming with tailored Track Mode V3 and 'all-new calibration for the powertrain and adaptive suspension to give you more authority behind the wheel,' says Tesla.

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Apr 2024 16:56

The Insta360 X4 is orderable globally on its own or as part of various bundle deals. (Image source: Insta360)

Insta360 X4: New 8K and 360-degree action camera released with over 2 hours of battery life

Insta360's latest action camera is now here, having been leaked extensively earlier this month. Promising first-class image quality and stabilisation, the Insta360 X4 can record footage in 8K and 30 FPS while delivering over 2 hou...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 16:54

Sony launches flagship BRAVIA 9 Mini LED TV as brightest 4K model

The Sony BRAVIA 9 has been unveiled as the brand’s latest flagship TV. The company says this is its brightest 4K model, 50% brighter than its predecessor. It has two glare-reducing features, support for Dolby Vision, and tools des...

Polly Allcock, 18 Apr 2024 16:24

The ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM supports AMD FreeSync PremiumPro and NVIDIA G-SYNC. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS fully reveals ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM as LG UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE before delayed summer 2024 release

ASUS has finally shared a release window for the ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM, three months after announcing the gaming monitor. Sharing its 240 Hz OLED panel with the LG UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM will n...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 16:21

Sony has unveiled the cheaper BRAVIA 3 TV in its 2024 lineup. (Image source: Sony)

Sony's cheaper BRAVIA 3 LED 4K HDR Google TV now available

The Sony BRAVIA 3 has been revealed exclusively for the North American market. This is the cheapest model in the company's 2024 range, with a regular LED backlight. Features include support for HDR10, various Google tools like Chr...

Polly Allcock, 18 Apr 2024 16:20

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra could feature a huge 200 MP telephoto camera, among other changes; Xiaomi 14 Ultra pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Leaker reveals further details about Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra flagships

A well-known leaker has provided new details about the Xiaomi 15 series, which is rumoured to debut towards the end of 2024. Not only are new periscope cameras rumoured to be offered on Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra successors...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 16:13

Baldur's Gate 3 was released on August 3, 2023 and was Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2023. (Source: PlayStation)

Interview with Baldur's Gate publisher: New games within the next five years

Now that Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast have parted ways, the question naturally arises as to what successors are in the pipeline. In an interview with PC Gamer, Eugene Evans from Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast reveals w...

Marius Müller, 18 Apr 2024 16:08

Indie World was broadcast live on April 17, 2024 at 16:00. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo unveiled 17 new Switch titles at Indie World, with two games unexpectedly released as Shadow Drops

At yesterday's Indie World Showcase, Nintendo unveiled 17 new indie games for the Switch that will be released later this year. Two of them were unexpectedly released as Shadow Drops. Two other games can already be played as demos...

Marius Müller, 18 Apr 2024 15:57

The R35 Plus resembles recent Anbernic RG35XX releases but with a pair of joysticks. (Image source: SZDiiER)

SZDiiER R35 Plus released as new retro gaming handheld to take on Anbernic RG35XX series with dual joysticks

The SZDiiER R35 Plus is another retro gaming handheld that resembles recent Anbernic RG35XX releases. Available for under $40, the SZDiiER R35 Plus features a 3.5-inch IPS display, a 3,000 mAh battery and twin joysticks, among oth...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 14:29

Tomb Raider Collection 1 will be available separately or with EXP-R and VS-R pre-orders. (Image source: Evercade)

Evercade announces Tomb Raider Collection 1 to coincide with retro gaming hardware refreshes

Evercade has offered up hardware refreshes of its popular EXP and VS game consoles. Now called the EXP-R and VS-R, the refreshes have been designed to make the EXP and VS more affordable while maintaining their core feature sets. ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 14:20

Sony is rumoured to have only prepared an Xperia 1 V follow-up this spring. (Image source: Sony)

Sony reveals Xperia special event before rumoured Xperia 1 VI release

Sony has shared information about a new Xperia event, shortly after unveiling new Bravia smart TVs and ULT WEAR headphones. While Xperia 1 VI rumours are now in full swing, Sony has dubbed its next Xperia a 'special event' during ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 13:16

The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 will serve as the spiritual successor to the ThinkPad X13s. (Image source: WalkingCat)

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite leaks prior to official release

Early details of the ThinkPad series' return to Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets have surfaced online. Seemingly arriving as the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, the laptop is expected to be one of the first to showcase Qualcomm's long-awaited Ap...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 13:12

Motorola Edge (2023) in Eclipse Black finish (Source: Motorola)

Deal | Motorola Edge (2023) with 8/256 GB hits all-time low price once again

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7030 chipset, the Android 13-loaded Motorola Edge (2023) is an IP68-rated handset with 5G connectivity, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of internal storage. The Eclipse Black version of this smartphone...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Apr 2024 11:51

A new Anker PowerCore 20,000mAh 87W Power Bank is rumored. (Image source: Reddit u/joshuadwx)

Anker PowerCore 20K Power Bank with 65W charging rumored to be on the way

According to rumors, Anker is going to release a new PowerCore 20K 87W Power Bank with a built-in USB-C cable. A Reddit user has shared details about the upcoming product, which is said to have been found on Amazon. The power bank...

Polly Allcock, 18 Apr 2024 11:50

Lenovo's Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is currently discounted to $1,299 at Walmart (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 with RTX 4070 and 32 GB RAM receives sizeable $641 discount

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 gaming notebook comes equipped with a Ryzen 7 7745HX, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and an RTX 4070 with a TGP of 140 W. Its 16-inch IPS screen has a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, while the port selection...

Tudor Cibean, 18 Apr 2024 11:20

Select Microsoft Surface Pro 9 models on sale up to 32% off MSRP on Amazon. (Source: Microsoft)

Deal | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 i7 models on sale up to 32% off MSRP on Amazon

Select Surface Pro 9 i7 models are now on sale up to 32% off MSRP on Amazon. The 13" tablet PC is powered by a 10-core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB of SSD. The optional Surface Pro Signature keyboard with Surface Slim Pen turns...

David Chien, 18 Apr 2024 08:36

Huawei's new Pura 70 smartphones feature a new Kirin 9010 SoC (image via HiSilicon)

HiSilicon Kirin 9010: Flagship SoC debuts with lower clocks and near-Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance

Three Huawei Pura 70 series SKUs have been announced with a new Kirin 9010 SoC. It is essentially an underclocked Kirin 9000s with virtually no visible tweaks. Somehow, it still outperforms its predecessor by a decent margin.

Anil Ganti, 18 Apr 2024 06:45

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE could launch with a colossal screen (image via Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: Larger than usual screen size hinted at by new rumour

A new rumour from Weibo says Samsung plans to increase the Galaxy S24 FE’s screen size. It will supposedly launch with a 6.7-inch screen instead of 6.4-inch, making it the largest Galaxy FE-branded smartphone.

Anil Ganti, 18 Apr 2024 05:58

The new PocketBook Era Color has just been launched. (Image: PocketBook)

New e-book reader with color display, audiobook support and text-to-speech: PocketBook Era Color now available

The new PocketBook Era Color e-reader has just been launched. In addition to a 7-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color screen, it also features audiobook support and a text-to-speech function.

Marcus Schwarten, 18 Apr 2024 03:55

Is that blood? Atlas after a heavy fall. (Image: Boston Dynamics)

Boston Dynamics bids farewell to HD Atlas after a long line of accidents

Can robots bleed? Yes, one could be forgiven for thinking so when watching Boston Dynamics' new farewell video of HD Atlas. Viewers could also be forgiven for also feeling pain upon seeing the many trips, stumbles and falls.

Andreas Sebayang, 18 Apr 2024 03:44

The Alienware x16 R1 with Core i9 and RTX 4080 is discounted by 43% (Image: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | Alienware x16 gaming laptop with Core i9, RTX 4080, 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD gets 43% discount

The desirable Alienware x16 R1 relies on a high-end CPU-GPU pairing and has now dropped below the $2,000 mark as Dell offers massive savings of more than 40% on the RTX 4080 gaming laptop.

Enrico Frahn, 18 Apr 2024 03:02

The Hisense 27G7K-PRO features an RGB LED ring on the back (Image source: Hisense)

Hisense 27G7K-PRO: 4K 160 Hz gaming monitor debuts with 1,152 dimming zones

The Hisense 27G7K-PRO just launched in China with a 4K 160 Hz IPS panel. Its Mini LED backlight has 1,152 dimming zones and can pump out 1,000 nits of brightness in HDR mode.

Tudor Cibean, 17 Apr 2024 23:13

OnePlus 13 features outlined in new leak well ahead of launch

A popular leaker has now outlined the supposed features of OnePlus's next-gen flagship phone, the OnePlus 13. Notable takeaways include a thorough redesign, but hardware looks to be mostly unchanged from the OnePlus 12 otherwise.

Ricci Rox, 17 Apr 2024 22:08

The 2024 BMW i7 supposedly covers more than 600 KM on a single charge. (Source: BMW)

2024 BMW EVs reportedly get giant discounts in the US with i7 receiving $7,500 price cut

BMW aficionados are in for a treat as a new report suggests that the company is offering massive discounts on its 2024 EVs including the flagship BMW i7. The discounts seemingly go up to $7,500 and can be availed whether customers...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Apr 2024 21:28

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20+ has arrived in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches more powerful Robot Vacuum X20+ in additional countries

Xiaomi is now selling its Robot Vacuum X20+ in various European countries, offering a launch discount to some customers. The model appeared on the brand’s global site earlier this year as a more powerful version of the older X20. ...

Polly Allcock, 17 Apr 2024 19:42

Asus ROG Flow Z13 dropped to its record-low price (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus ROG Flow Z13 Windows gaming tablet with better specs than Minisforum V3 drops to all-time low

Asus ROG Flow Z13 with Intel Core i9-13900H, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB SSD has dropped to its record-low price on Best Buy. It is currently available for $1,549.99, making it a better purchase than the Minisforum V3 ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Apr 2024 19:40

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 downloading in the Nvidia app (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 now available sporting support for Manor Lords and No Rest for the Wicked

Available since yesterday, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 comes with optimizations for the most wishlisted game on Steam, namely Manor Lords, as well as zero-day optimizations targeting No Rest for the Wicked. These t...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Apr 2024 19:16

The OnePlus Watch 2 EU Exclusive Style will launch in May. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces Watch 2 EU Exclusive Style

The upcoming OnePlus Watch 2 EU Exclusive Style has been teased. The company has announced that the smartwatch will be unveiled at an event later this month and will launch in Q2. Plus, OnePlus has revealed various offers for cust...

Polly Allcock, 17 Apr 2024 18:59

Lenovo is cutting the 3.5 mm jack for the Snapdragon Edition of the Yoga Slim 7. (Image source: @_h0x0d_)

Leak reveals Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Snapdragon Edition before full Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite release without 3.5 mm jack

Qualcomm has only showcased Snapdragon X Elite reference devices to date. However, a reliable leaker has now provided an early look at the Yoga Slim 7 Snapdragon Edition, which shares its design with the x86 version of the same la...

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2024 18:29

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