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Although the new driver package only comes with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III full support alongside optimizations for the beta update of Starfield's Steam, the latest GeForce Experience update brings support for GeForce RTX 40 series laptops as well no less than 50 optimal settings presets.

An MSI laptop featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and Iris Xe iGPU has been spotted on Geekbench. It scores 27,249 points in the OpenCL benchmark, putting it on par with last-gen offerings from AMD and Intel.

Contrary to expectations, the Ford F-150 Lightning aced the admittedly moderate off-road challenge no worse than the Cybertruck and its 14-inch suspension lift. Tesla has now started sending out Cybertruck event invitations to attendance lottery and affiliate program point winners.

Set to begin at 3:30 AM ET on November 16 in the US, this year's Black Friday deals on the Google Store will push down the tech giant's mobile flagship devices by up to US$400 (Pixel Fold). The Pixel 8 will get a US$150 price cut as well, and its Pro sibling will be dropping by a generous US$200.

Google is taking the next step towards a password-free future with the Titan Security Key, which can authenticate login processes using passkeys stored on it by simply plugging it into the USB port of a computer or connecting it wirelessly to a smartphone via NFC.

Samsung's flagship T9 portable SSDs come with a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) interface, allowing them to reach sequential read and write speeds up to 2,000 MB/s. The highest-capacity 4 TB variant can currently be had for just US$249.99, thanks to a recent price drop on Amazon US.

The problems with the MacBook Pro models made between 2016 and 2020 are never-ending. Defective butterfly keyboards and flickering touch bars are now being joined by display defects, which, according to a repair expert, are due to a vulnerable design.

The compact numpad-less TKL variant of the wireless gaming keyboard from Logitech has returned to its lowest sale price ever as Amazon grants a huge 48 percent discount on the G915 Lightspeed, which features RGB lighting, low-profile mechanical switches as well as 40 hours of battery life.

The Body Pro 2 is Withings' most advanced smart scale to date, which can connect to the internet via an integrated LTE modem and be expanded with specialized modules, including for early diabetes detection, thanks to its modular design.

Garmin has released the quatix 7 pro smartwatch designed for sailors and fishermen. Besides usual health tracking features, the quatix 7 pro adds unique features such as remote control over trolling motors when fishing to keep boats on the selected location.

Even after leaving Russia, tech companies like Google, Wikipedia and Apple are still facing fines from the courts. They are charged with disseminating misleading information or disregarding data localization regulations.

Trained with 40 years of weather data, AI has found a shortcut in the calculation of weather forecasts. It produces prognosises with the same accuracy, but with a fraction of the effort.

Asus' hints at the imminent launch of next-gen performance-dedicated premium Android smartphones seem backed up in new leaks apparently pointing to OS and SoC upgrades in the upcoming ROG Phone 8 series. Then again, these potential advantages are offset by unprepossessing charging specs.

Pocketbook has brought the InkPad Color 3 to North America, a month after the E-reader's European launch. The PocketBook InkPad Color 3 can display up to 4,096 colours and has a sharper display than its predecessor, the InkPad Color 2.

The Chatreey TANK is a 167 x 167 x 161 mm mini-PC that combines Intel Alder Lake-H processors with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. Not only does the mini-PC have easily accessible memory, but it also supports eGPUs via its Thunderbolt 4 port.

Radxa has introduced the ZERO 3E, a single-board computer that shares many features with the ZERO 3W. While the Radxa ZERO 3E misses out on eMMC flash storage and wireless connectivity but gains a dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port that supports Power over Ethernet.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 (Intel) with an RTX 4070 GPU and a Core i9-13900HX CPU has been priced down by a massive 30% at B&H Photo. The laptop features an expansive 16-inch panel with a quick 240 Hz refresh rate which the notebook can take full advantage of thanks to the powerful CPU and GPU combo.

Larian has confirmed that Baldur's Gate 3 will be playable on Xbox consoles in December 2023. It will announce the exact date at The Game Awards on December 7.

The 8BitDo Ultimate wireless controller is 20% off on Amazon, reaching its all-time lowest price — as long as you get the black one. The controller includes a charging dock, and is compatible with everything from Windows and Android to Raspberry Pi, Steam Deck, and Apple devices.

According to reports, Xiaomi is on the verge of launching the Redmi Note 13R Pro. Based on a new China Telecom leak, the Redmi Note 13R Pro is something of a Redmi Note 13 re-brand, which Xiaomi launched in China less than two months ago.

Nvidia has announced its latest holiday season giveaway. Eight lucky winners can walk away with top-of-the-line RTX 40 series graphics cards or an MSI Stealth 17 Studio.

RedMagic boasts that it will unveil the ultimate candy-bar smartphone later in November 2023, thanks to its new, camera hump-free design. Now, the brand has previewed this new chassis in terms of its color options. 9 Pro-series smartphones will blend their brand's hallmark active RGB accents and transparent esthetics with their new minimalist builds.

BMW is shifting focus to electric vehicles at its Munich plant, putting the full brunt of its main R&D centre behind the new tech. The brand will, however, continue to make internal combustion engines — just not in Germany. The Munich plant already has over two years of i4 production under the belt, and BMW will start retraining employees for more EV models.

Corsair has launched its latest Gen 5 SSD, the Corsair MP700 PRO. Aside from bringing super-fast read and write speeds, the M.2 SSD offers a versatile cooling option. And it integrates seamlessly in systems with or without custom loops.

Kopite7kimi and RedGamingTech have shed some light on Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5000 "Blackwell" gaming cards. The previously rumoured 512-bit bus has been readjusted to 384 bits. Similarly, the top-spec GeForce RTX 4070 could use 32 Gbps GDDR7 memory modules.

Banana Pi has introduced the BPI-M7, a 92 x 62 mm single-board computer powered by a Rockchip RK3588 chipset and up to 32 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The Banana BPI-M7 also has an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, among other features.

A new leak has revealed that the Galaxy Book4 and Galaxy Book4 360 will be some of the first laptops to sport Intel Raptor Lake-U Refresh processors. Reportedly, both machines will utilise the Intel Core 5 120U, as well as 8 GB of RAM and two SSD slots. The pair will differ in various areas though, including an AMOLED display for the Galaxy Book4 360.

Samsung is preparing the Galaxy Book4 Pro and Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, specifications of which have already leaked online. Supposedly, Samsung will equip both machines with one of Intel's Meteor Lake processors, as well as high-resolution AMOLED displays. The pair will feature Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, plus LPDDR5X RAM and high-capacity batteries, among other features.

Various specifications for the Galaxy Book4 Ultra have surfaced online, courtesy of a typically reliable source. Reportedly, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra will be one of the first laptops to combine an Intel Meteor Lake processor with a dedicated graphics card, among other upgrades from the Galaxy Book3 Ultra.

ViewSonic has brought the LDP216-251 to market, a 216-inch monitor intended to be used in offices. The ViewSonic LDP216-251 delivers 600 nits peak brightness, weighs in at 500 kg and consumes 4,000 W of power.

MINISFORUM has shared an update about the state of its Microsoft Surface Pro competitor. Now called the MINISFORUM V3, the device will ship with an AMD Hawk Point APU set to 28 W, 16 GB or 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and at least a 50 Wh battery. Unfortunately, MINISFORUM has decided to make the device's SSD difficult to replace.

Unveiled earlier this year and currently the fastest solution available for smartphones and tablets, the LPDDR5T memory from SK hynix is now shipping to corporate customers. Such a client is Vivo, a brand that announced two MediaTek Dimensity 9300-powered handsets that use the new memory, namely X100 and X100 Pro.

Primarily aimed at the HPC sector, the new CopperLink internal and external cables for PCIe 5.0 / 6.0 devices are expected to launch sometime next year. PCI-SIG has not yet finished the specs, but the bandwidth provided by such cables is supposed to be similar to what Thunderbolt 5 offers.

The new thermal transistor technology requires small amounts of power and can be integrated on top of the semiconductors in a chip. It can also improve efficiency for batteries and chargers.

The Xiaomi-linked mobile gaming brand Black Shark has released its latest accessories just in time for the 2023 Black Friday/Cyber Monday event. The T9s seem like standard budget AirPod clones in black or white; nevertheless, they do offer up-to-date Bluetooth technology. They have started with a discount: the same as the rest of the OEM's line for the holiday season.

Xiaomi has announced that its latest mid-tier Android flagship smartphone, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, is now capable of improved photography with its 200MP main camera thanks to its latest software upgrade. It confers a new End-to-End (E2E) AI Remosaic feature on the device, rated to increase image-processing speeds when using the device's ultra-high-res sensor.

OnePlus has just released a newspaper ad in India teasing a soon-to-be-launched speaker with a unique transparent design. The speaker, which looks like a faceted glass box, appears to house 5 drivers and an LCD display with the option to customise the sound by music genre. No price information or time frame for launch are indicated.

A University of Washington led team has developed AI headphone technology allowing wearers to pick specific sounds to hear while blocking all others. This advanced noise-cancelling targets any sound from animals to machines creating a new kind of sound targeting called semantic hearing.

After recent Public Beta updates, new features were reported for the Garmin Fenix 7 and Forerunner 265 smartwatches that were not listed in the change logs. Three new items, Daily Summary, Stress Alerts, and Rest Alerts, have been added to the Health and Wellness menu. These tools are already available on other wearables like the Vivoactive 5 and Venu 3.

Garmin smartwatch users can now search for live events via the Ahotu calendar in Garmin Connect. The database covers a wide variety of races, from 5ks to marathons in 187 countries. Once you have selected a race, you can use the Garmin Race Widget to tailor your training accordingly.

The new UGREEN Revodok Pro Docking Station 13-in-1 is on sale at Amazon in the US, the UK, and the EU, with discounts in each region. The accessory supports up to three 4 K displays and 85W pass-through charging. Other features include 10Gbps file transfer and Gigabit Ethernet ports.

An entry-level configuration of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) has dropped to its lowest-ever price on Best Buy. The laptop features a Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, an RTX 4050 GPU, 16 GB of expandable DDR5 RAM, and 512 GB of upgradable storage. The notebook is a solid option for folks searching for a manageable 14-inch gaming laptop with mid-range performance.

They're not cheap, but there's no denying the appeal of Nanoleaf LEDs. The pack of hexagons or triangles are US$50 off and users can mix and match different shapes and sizes to make each setup unique.

Simply NUC has unveiled a brand-new all-in-one computing solution for Edge and IoT needs. Called the Simply NUC Bloodhoud, this mini-PC features a fanless and rugged design that makes it suitable for demanding environments.

As we’re slowly approaching Black Friday, more and more great early deals have started to pop up. This time, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 received a generous 44% discount, bringing the wireless ANC earbuds down from US$179.99 to just US$99.99.

The ODROID-M1S is Hardkernel's latest single-board computer and one it has designed to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The Hardkernel ODROID-M1S is available in four SKUs with up to 8 GB of RAM and supports various images, including Android 11 AOSP.

Tesla has removed language from its Cybertruck sales agreement that required buyers to grant Tesla first right of refusal should the buyer of the Cybertruck decide to sell it within the first year of ownership. It's unclear why Tesla removed the clause, but it's unlikely to be because it's unenforceable — Ford has already proved that they can be binding.

The iPhone SE 4 could be a while off yet, but numerous rumours about a fourth-generation model have already surfaced online. Now, high-resolution render images visualise current expectations, including the adoption of modern iPhone features like an Action Button and USB Type-C connectivity.

German company ZF, claims that brake-by-wire is the future of EV deceleration tech, touting range increases of up to 17%. The dry system uses electric motors to generate braking force, as opposed to hydraulic fluid. The company also brags about the system having shorter braking distances by up to nine metres.

The T5 Evo is Samsung's latest portable SSD and one that should be more robust than many of the company's other models. The T5 Evo is available in three storage capacities up to 8 TB, all for relatively attractive prices.