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Amazon is now bundling a $250 gift card with every Galaxy S24 phone for free. This is a part of a “limited-time deal,” which means the offer won’t be staying for long.

LG has refreshed the latest iterations of its MyView Smart Monitor, a device that can act as an external display and a (small) TV in one, with a new colorway. Furthermore, the 27-inch version of this re-painted, webOS 23-capable, peripheral is available in a new Desktop Setup bundle, which also includes a matching wireless keyboard and mouse.

The Reno12 series of Android 14 smartphones is on the way to a new market, and its new OPPO AI features are coming with it. They are touted to feature some of the most powerful, almost magical, photo-editing features around, and also to make a user's life easier in other ways thanks to the integration of Google Gemini.

OnePlus has confirmed that its latest top-end smartphone has the extra Pixelworks "end-to-end tuning" necessary to play IRX-certified games such as Diablo: Immortal. The AI-based augmentations are touted to boost the Ace 3 Pro's powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 graphics and the Super Frame Rate features of its up-to-date Android 14-based OS.

Huawei's next HarmonyOS tablet could be the OEM's next ultra-big-screen flagship, according to a new leak. The new rumor is based on the detection of specs such as some of the same cutting-edge satellite communications features of the top-end Mate 60 smartphone line. The device is also slated to charge even faster than the latest MatePad Pro 13.2.

UGREEN has launched a new GaN charger that can offer up to 65W of fast charging. Called Nexode Pro 65W, it features an "ultra-slim" design and has two USB-C ports and one USB-A port. The fast charger is now available on Amazon at $55.99.

A new Samsung One UI 6 Watch beta update is here with features such as Energy Scores, improved sleep tracking and new gesture controls in tow. Strangely enough, the update isn't available for special edition Galaxy Watches yet.

The 3-ton Tesla pickup with stainless steel body crashed into an old Toyota Camry on an intersection with interesting results for the truck's front.

Epic Games Store is currently giving away Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition. This free game will be available to claim until July 4, and after that, a new title will be up for grabs. As the store revealed, this new free game happens to be The Falconeer, an aerial combat game published by Wired Productions and developed by Tomas Sala.

The 2024 LG Gram Pro 16 is enjoying a big discount in the official store. With this deal, you can score the laptop for just $1,494.19 by applying the coupon code "HECA14701." That translates to a $740 price cut from what the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H variant with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage generally goes for.

The ePiPod is a new DIY project that aimed at creating an MP3 player using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. A reworking of the older PiPod project, the ePiPod recreated an Apple iPod-like experience using an E Ink display, a 24-bit DAC and a 1,200 mAh battery that should deliver up to 5-hour runtimes.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has begun rolling out a new update for its Raspberry Pi Connect service. Now available for all Raspberry Pi devices, the Raspberry Pi Connect service now supports remote shell access within a web browser too.

A new leak says the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could launch with frame interpolation which essentially increases FPS by inserting frames. Furthermore, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could get it via a future update.

According to the latest Sony ZV-E10 II leak, Sony will release the upcoming APS-C camera on July 10 after previous leaks suggested a May release. It will supposedly launch alongside a new kit lens to go with it. Sony will allegedly also announce a more premium 85 mm portrait lens shortly after the new compact camera.

Toyota will launch the Bozhi 3X SUV in China in 2025 as part of its joint venture with GAC. The new EV will feature Momenta's advanced automated driving technology. The Japanese carmaker has fallen behind in the EV and automotive technology race, and it is hoping to catch up in the next three years.

Higole has offered up a set of new mini-PCs. Available as the Higole F9B and F9B Pro, the series comes with a 6 W Intel processor and a choice of an optional 4G modem, an internal battery and a 7-inch display.

Nothing is still a few days away from fully unveiling the CMF Phone 1. Having previously confirmed that the mid-range smartphone will feature a 120 Hz and 2,000-nit display, Nothing has now revealed official benchmarking results that show the CMF Phone 1 outperforming many of its competitors.

YouTube, like many other platforms, is adding AI-powered features to its Premium tier. Users can now jump ahead to the best parts of a video, and also watch YouTube Shorts in the new Picture-in-picture mode.

The coveted 65-inch LG C3 OLED has returned to one of its best sale prices since its release last year as an Amazon-owned online retailer grants a limited-time 45% discount on the 65-inch version of the popular OLED TV.

Nubia is gearing up to launch a new Z-series smartphone, which will pack the "leading version" of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This is said to be the same chipset that powers the Galaxy S24 series, a little overclocked variant of the standard SoC. With it, the upcoming phone aims to offer better performance than the Z60 Ultra.

70mai asserts that its latest dash cam can act as an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) as well as a vehicle surveillance system. Based on the on-trend Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, the A510 is also packed with features such as night vision, HDR and fast wireless connections that be delivered via inbuilt 4G/LTE as well as Wi-Fi.

The Rabbit R1, originally launched as an AI-powered device designed to offer a less distracting experience than a phone, got modded to run Android. This allows the device to be opposite what it was designed to be, to function like a phone. It also opens the door to doing much more than you can do with its Rabbit OS, such as running games.

ENGWE's upcoming Summer 2024 product event will introduce its latest e-bikes, one of which will be a new version of its "popular" long-range, cruiser-style M20. Its 2.0 iteration will debut alongside the P20 ACE, a new edition of an existing foldable-type e-bike with an Olympic twist.

While bringing one-click optimal settings for an additional four titles, the GeForce Game Ready Driver 556.12 also provides DLSS 3.5 optimizations for The First Descendant, as well as DLSS 3 and Reflex to Payday 3, a title that previously received DLSS 2 and DLAA support. The update targets both desktop and mobile GPUs, as usual.

The next generation of Xiaomi's style-forward line of AMOLED smartwatches has been spotted ahead of its launch, in a leak that purports to reveal its name and model number. The allegedly upcoming Watch is now thought to succeed one with an innovative interchangeable bezel system to go with its up-to-date health tracking and respectable battery life.

SZBOX has released the S7, a device that it advertises as a tablet but as serves as a rival to some mini-PCs. Available for $250, the SZBOX S7 combines 16 GB of RAM with an Intel Processor N100 processor, as well as a modest built-in battery and a kickstand for improved versatility.

Xiaomi has started gearing itself to release the Redmi K70 Ultra, which is also known as the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition. Arriving next month before on recent leaks, the device is set to match the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G in a crucial area that typically escapes most Redmi smartphones.

Fiido asserts that you can get up to 248.54 miles (or 400 kilometers (km)) of summer adventure with the Titan e-bike - in its 3-battery extended-range SKU, that is. It is touted as being ideal for taking off-road with a lot of gear thanks to its fat tires and "robust" cargo-friendly frame, and is also currently $200 off its normal listed price.

Xiaomi 15 Pro is expected to be one of the first devices to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which is due to launch this October. Months before the official debut, we are seeing more leaks of the new flagship, with the most recent one hinting that the phone will not feature a variable aperture camera.

Valve has offered up a bevvy of new updates for the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. Rolling out on its Beta and Preview software channels, the updates not only add Game Recording functionality but also make various desktop mode and general improvements.

Apple's spatial computing headset, the Vision Pro, has only been available in the US since its launch in February. Months later, it's finally coming to other key markets such as China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore in a move allowing Apple to grow its customer base, make the headset more popular and broaden its appeal.

Starting with FSR 3.1, AMD is separating frame generation from image upscaling. This means that older GPUs from Nvidia as well as Intel's Arc GPUs can now benefit from frame generation in select games.

RedMagic is set to release its next gaming smartphone in a few days. Ahead of its full July 3 unveiling, the RedMagic 9S Pro has surfaced on AnTuTu with a recording-breaking score as the RedMagic 9S Pro Plus thanks to its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version chipset, 24 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.0 flash storage.

MSI has unveiled the world's second laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. It appears to be a China-only SKU and features 32 GB RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a 240 Hz IPS panel.

Nintendo is now selling its latest Switch Lite refresh, possibly one of the last before it finally announces a Switch 2 console. Launching this September to coincide with the release of a new Zelda game, the new version comes in a special gold colour option.

Shimano has announced a free “race-specific” firmware update for the 600 W EP801 e-bike motor that should bring it up to the same standard as its Bosch competition. The new update introduces a number of new features, overrun chiefly among them, finally making it a strong competitor to Bosch's systems.

A new upgraded version of the Philips Hue Adore Bathroom recessed smart spot light has been launched in the UK and the EU. Available individually or in packs of three, the product offers dimmable warm and cool light. Improvements to the device include a higher brightness level and longer lifetime.

Earlier this month, rumours emerged of Powkiddy having created a new retro gaming handheld under the auspices of the 'K56'. Supposedly set to rival the likes of the AYANEO Pocket Micro, KT Pocket R1 and ZPG A1 Unicorn in terms of performance, it turns out that the Powkiddy K56 may have been nothing more than the stuff of fan fiction.

New leaks relating to the HMD Skyline indicate that the smartphone is close to being released. Arriving with Nokia Lumia looks, the inclusion of a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset puts the HMD Skyline in direct competition with the likes of the Xiaomi POCO X6, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, which are all already available globally with the same Qualcomm chipset.

Xiaomi has only just released the Xiaomi 14 CIVI, a re-working of the existing CIVI 4 Pro. Nonetheless, the company has moved onto refreshing the CIVI 4 Pro itself with a new model that is available in a special purple finish with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Vivo has launched a new tablet through its flagship 'Pad' brand. More affordable than the Pad3 Pro, the Vivo Pad3 leverages a powerful Snapdragon 8 series chipset, a 10,000 mAh battery and a display that not only outputs at 2.8K but also 144 Hz.

Porsche has issued a global recall for all Taycan EVs sold to date due to a potential fault in the front brake hose. Even though the issue seems to affect a small number of cars, the company is going to inform all Taycan owners to head over to their respective dealerships and get the old brake hoses replaced with the new ones free of cost.

Govee has launched the TV Light Bars 2, with various upgrades over the original version. The new product is suited to larger TV models, with LED beads and a lens cover that is said to provide double the brightness. Other features include microphones for lighting synced to sound and support for voice assistants.

The short-blade LFP battery solves the internal resistance problem to offer more than 600,000 miles of service life, as well as a fast charging speed of under 20 minutes.

Anker is rumored to be about to launch a new 7-in-1 USB-C hub. An image of the upcoming accessory appeared on Reddit, with details suggesting that dual HDMI ports allow you to connect to two monitors simultaneously. Other features include USB-A ports with varying data transfer rates and support for pass-through charging.

System76's Cosmic Linux desktop environment now has an official logo. The development team confirms that a first alpha version of the Rust-based desktop is planned for the end of July.

The Anker 3-in-1 Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In Lightning Cable) is now on sale in the US. The model combines a power bank with an AC charger with folding pins. You can simultaneously charge two devices via the integrated cable and a USB-C port, and a display shows the remaining battery level.

The latest Windows 11 preview builds now include Game Pass ads in the Settings app, affecting everyone signed into their Microsoft account. This move is another indication of Microsoft's firm intentions to integrate more ads into Windows 11, sparking controversy and concerns about future intrusive advertising. Since this is a trial run, it is not known for certain if this new feature will ever be rolled out to regular users.

The Oasa R1 is a new and unusual smart robot lawnmower with advanced sensor technology, and is currently still available at a heavily discounted price.

The TRMNL is an E Ink-based display that has a very minimalist design and can be customized to suit your needs. The model can also be mounted on a wall.