The White House is set to unveil rules that would further restrict access to advanced computing technology in China that could be used by its military, according to The New York Times. The new measures, which may be announced this week, reportedly aim to reduce Beijing’s ability to produce advanced weapons and surveillance systems.
The new rules would build on restrictions that block…
After debuting its first Leica-branded smartphones — including its super slim foldable phone — in China, Xiaomi is finally switching back to international mode with new flagships. The Xiaomi 12T series is comprised of two models, with the 12T Pro using Qualcomm’s…
If you’ve been intrigued by Samsung’s foldable phones, now’s the time to grab the Galaxy Z Flip 4 for less. The 256GB model is 15 percent off and down to a record low of $900 at Amazon. While that’s still a lot of money, you’re essentially…
In addition to launching the 12T smartphone series today, Xiaomi also announced that its Robot Vacuum X10+ — which debuted in China back in April — is now headed to Europe. This is the company’s most versatile robot vacuum to date: Not only can it vacuum with 4,000Pa suction and mop with pressurized dual rotating pads, but with its base station, it can automatically empty its trash…
E-bike company releases over-the-air update boosting its electric bike speed over 50%
October 4, 2022
As if we needed any more evidence proving how tech-integrated the latest generation of e-bikes are, look no further than the OKAI EB50. The company has just released an over-the-air (OTA) update that lets users significantly increase the top speed limit of the…
Rivian confirms production of 7,363 electric pickups and SUVs in Q3, a significant ramp
October 4, 2022
Rivian (RIVN) announced that it produced 7,363 electric pickups and SUVs during the third quarter of 2022. It’s a significant ramp for the automaker, but at what cost?
The third quarter of 2022 closed out Rivian’s first year of producing vehicles, and the automaker…
Google's October Android update is rolling out, maybe the last one for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL
October 4, 2022
As you may already know, Google releases its monthly Android updates for its supported Pixel phones on the first Monday of the month (unless it happens to be a holiday in the US). Since it’s the first Monday of the month, there’s a new update of course, headed to the Pixel 4 and later devices.
Speaking of the Pixel 4, this should be the end of the line, for both it and the Pixel 4 XL.
Huawei Watch D will go on sale in Europe on October 12
October 4, 2022
Huawei introduced the Watch D, its first smartwatch with blood pressure monitoring, in December 2021. The wearable was not expected outside of the domestic market, but eventually, it was unveiled to the international audience this May, alongside the Mate Xs2.
The price was…
The Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra got 3C certified last month with 25W chargers, but the certifying authority didn’t reveal their battery sizes. A rumor claimed the Galaxy S23’s battery capacity will be around 3,900 mAh (200 mAh bigger…
ZTE Blade V40s announced with Unisoc chipset and 50MP camera
October 4, 2022
The latest member of the ZTE Blade family was announced in Malaysia – welcome to the ZTE Blade V40s. This is a midrange Android 12 device with a Unisoc T618 chipset, 50MP main cam and a 4,500 mAh battery with 22.5W charging.
Blade V40s brings a 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and an 8 MP selfie camera housed in the punch hole cutout. The back has two large camera…