It appears that Xiaomi will turbocharge its pre-order bonus for the forthcoming Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. While the company has previously offered complimentary wearables and even tablets to entice people to pre-order its new flagships, a leaker has discovered references to a Xiaomi TV P1E Smart TV being thrown in with Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro pre-orders in France.

OnePlus China's president has posted a new and cryptic Weibo teaser that has led to speculation that the OEM has another version of the Ace 2, an alternative to the flagship 11, in the works. This variant is said to get even further away from premium pricing, albeit with potential compromises to its camera quality and charging speed.

Given the previous collaboration between the two companies on Arm-based Chromebook processors paired with GeForce GPUs, this rumor is not really far-fetched. RTX 4000-like performance on a smartphone would be nice, but AMD and Samsung promised similar things with the Exynos 2200 SoC, and that turned out quite disappointing.

According to new reports, Xiaomi will use the POCO F5 to bring the Redmi Note 12 Turbo to global audiences. Reputedly, the handset will contain the Snapdragon SM7475 chipset and has already been spotted on IMEI databases as 23049PCD8G.

With a list price of almost US$3,000, the Asus ZenBook Pro 16X OLED currently discounted by 25% on Amazon is now down to US$2,254, which is also the lowest price in 30 days. This model sports a 16-inch 4K OLED touchscreen display, Core i9-12900H & GeForce RTX 3060, 32 GB of memory, and 2 TB of storage space.

Ed Boon tried to keep MK 12 under wraps as much as possible, but WB CEO David Zaslav needed to assure investors that 2023 is packed with blockbusters and spilled the beans too early during the recent Q4 2022 earnings call.

First-party benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D have leaked online. The Zen 4 X3D processor outperforms the Core i9-13900K by up to 6% and the Ryzen 9 7950X by up to 16% in gaming but loses out to the former in some synthetic benchmarks.

Word on the grapevine claims the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is expected to be built on TSMC's 4nm node, and will launch earlier than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 did this year. A new leak has now provided more insight into when the flagship chipset, as well as Xiaomi's upcoming Xiaomi 14 series, will debut.

High-resolution renders of the Garmin Forerunner 965 have leaked online. The Forerunner 965 will retail for US$569.99, which will be significantly more expensive than its predecessor. Possible release dates for the Forerunner 965 have surfaced too.

Amazon US has reduced the Beelink SER6, a compact mini-PC powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H and Radeon 660M. 16 GB of DDR5 RAM is also on board, as is a 1 TB SSD. Currently, the Beelink SER6 can be picked up for under US$500.

The Gram 15 (2022) can now be ordered for under US$1,400 with an Intel Core i7-1260P processor, 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. LG also equips the Gram 15 (2022) with an 80 Wh battery and a dedicated number pad, among other features.

Google is bringing its Magic Eraser feature to all recent smartphones, including iPhones. Rolling out through the Google Photos app, the feature will only be available to Google One subscribers. Google Photos also gains a HDR effect for video recordings; print orders now come with free shipping in multiple markets too.

While Tesla's factory in Buffalo, NY is mired in workplace controversies, it still churns out US-made Superchargers and the first one meant to grab the federal nationwide EV charging network subsidies has now been installed near it. It is of the leaked 'Magic Dock' variety with a CCS adapter on top of Tesla's NACS connector, just as rumored.

The LG 32UQ750-W has been discounted for the first time. The monitor has a 4K resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate, 90% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and offers 400 nits peak brightness, among other features. Typically, the LG 32UQ750-W retails for nearly US$700, but its first deal takes it below US$600.

AYA NEO has confirmed when it plans to start selling the AIR Plus, one of its latest gaming handhelds. Offered with a 6-inch and 1080p IPS display, the AIR Plus is expected to start for under US$300. Prices are likely to pick up for Ryzen 7 6800U back models, though.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio launched with a novel display hinge. While the utility was a gimmick for some, the notebook was an excellent product overall. Per the latest leaked hardware specifications, the successor to the original Surface Laptop Studio will come with the newest Intel CPUs and GeForce GPUs.

MediaTek and Motorola have teamed up in a bid to shoulder Apple, Qualcomm and SpaceX aside in terms of consumer-grade mobile devices with satellite-phone features. The 2023 Defy Series' new solution promises potentially critical advantages over existing services, running in the foreground and improved connectivity included.

Mini-LED monitors are still on the pricey side, but the 32-inch Innocn 32M2V is currently one of the least expensive you can find in its size category with most of the features we've come to expect from a high-end gaming monitor.

In contrast to some cheaper models in the American manufacturer's product portfolio, the Dell G16 7620 comes with a crispy 165Hz QHD+ display that should allow for a much better gaming experience. Thanks to a current deal, this exact gaming laptop has now breached the US$1,000 mark.

Although some modern PCIe 3.0 drives are available at similar prices these days, traditional SATA SSDs like the Samsung 870 Evo can be a reasonable choice for owners of a desktop PC or older laptop with a vacant 2.5-inch slot.

A new project shows how to create network-attached storage using a humble Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. While the Zero 2 W is not the most powerful of Raspberry Pi units, it helped keep project costs to just US$35.

Huawei is said to have a successor to its premium Mate X2 foldable phablet in the works. Its latest leak purports to spill more details on its allegedly advanced rear camera system, while also dropping hints at potentially positive traits inherited from its predecessor's top-end main display. Then again, it seems its OEM has had a change of heart regarding its secondary display.

The PiBoy Mini is a new gaming handheld based around the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. Equipped with a 3.5-inch display, the PiBoy Mini also has a 2,800 mAh battery and is compatible with the Raspberry Pi Zero or Pi Zero 2. The PiBoy Mini measures just 112 x 88 x 20 mm too.

Garmin has released a new stable software update for Enduro, Fenix 6, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta series smartwatches. Rolling out as System software 25.00, the update introduces several new features to the smartwatches, as well as various bug fixes and refinements.

According to new reports, Xiaomi is preparing to release the CIVI 3 in as little as two months, even though it is only just on the verge of bringing the CIVI 2 to market outside China as the Xiaomi 13 Lite. Reputedly, the Xiaomi CIVI 3 will feature a faster chipset than its predecessor and the same Sony IMX800 primary camera found in the Xiaomi 13.

Reportedly, Samsung plans to improve the feature set of its flagship tablet series. Rather than solely focusing on improved performance and visuals, Samsung is expected to finally bring dust and waterproofing to the Galaxy Tab S series with the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Qualcomm AI Research reports that it has made an on-device version of a generative AI text-to-image converter that works on Android smartphones. This was done using the OEM's AI Engine and the Hexagon Processor that is part of the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and resulted in the fastest example of AI image-generation on a mobile device yet.

DomyFan is now crowdfunding on Kickstarter for a 12.3-in FHD portable touchscreen. The gadget has a 16:7 aspect ratio with a maximum 1920 x 860 px resolution and up to 300 cd/m² brightness. The device has various ports, including HDMI, USB-A and 60 W USB-C for charging peripherals.

The Anker Nebula Mars II Pro portable projector is now selling for its lowest price this year in the US. The discount is available at the Anker Nebula store and on Amazon. Plus, customers in the UK can also get an offer on the gadget. The battery-powered projector can throw images up to 100-in (~254 cm) wide with up to 500 ANSI lumens brightness.

The Mexican president is of the opinion that Tesla will have an easier time with a Gigafactory further down south than the Nuevo Leon one where it intends to assemble the mass market Model 2 at. During Elon Musk's unveiling of Tesla's new Engineering HQ in California, a few mysterious sketches that could be of the Model 2 design have leaked out.

Featuring no less than half a dozen pre-installed addressable RGB LED fans, the Sharkoon RGB Hex ATX case also packs an air-permeable front panel with a 3D hexagon design alongside a tempered glass side panel. The manufacturer's suggested price tag shows a value of 84.9 Euros (roughly US$90).

The new Samsung Q995GC soundbar has been revealed in Germany. The "top end" gadget is the first soundbar from the brand to come with a built-in SmartThings hub, allowing you to control smart home devices with Amazon Alexa voice commands. The 11.1.4 channel speaker has various features, including Q-Symphony for enhanced TV audio and Game Mode Pro 2.0. Update: Corrected speaker channel system numbering.

The Proscenic P12 vacuum cleaner has been launched in the US and EU. The device has 33 kPa maximum suction power and up to 60 minutes of run time. Plus, Vertect Headlight technology makes it easier to see dirt; a similar tool is available on the more expensive Dyson V15 Detect model.

Sony has finally brought the WH-CH520 to market after numerous leaks. The Sony WH-CH520 comes in three colours with up to 50 hours of battery life and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, among other features.

The WH-CH720N has arrived, Sony's lightest pair of over-ear headphones released to date. The headphones also feature the same Integrated Processor V1 that handles active noise cancellation, as well as up to 35 hours of battery life with ANC enabled or 50 hours with ANC disabled.

MINISFORUM has previewed the Neptune MBG6, a mini-PC packed with a desktop-class AMD Ryzen processor and a discrete GPU. The combination should yield better gaming performance than its lower-powered laptop-class mini-PCs.

Razer has launched the Blade 15 (2023), an updated version of its popular laptop line and a less powerful alternative to the Blade 16. Starting at US$2,499.99, the Blade 15 (2023) features a 1440p and 240 Hz display, as well as an Intel Raptor Lake-H series processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs.

The OnePlus Nord 3 is rumoured to pack a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, a 5,000 mAh battery with 80 W fast charging support and 50 MP triple rear cameras. OnePlus will supposedly launch the smartphone sometime in June or July 2023.

ASUS has showcased the ROG Strix XG27AQMR, a 27-inch gaming monitor that succeeds the ROG Strix XG27AQM. Based around a 1440p panel, the ROG Strix XG27AQMR offers VESA DisplayHDR certification and a 300 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

With a list price of US$249.99, the Klipsch T5 II Sport PGA Edition TWS ANC earbuds come inside a rugged waterproof and dustproof case that features a built-in moisture removal system. The ongoing 60% discount brings them down to the lowest price in 30 days on Amazon, so those interested can get them for just US$99.

Apart from featuring a lower TDP, the Ryzen 9 7900 also features 4 less cores, yet the performance is fairly close to the last gen top-of-the-line 105 W Ryzen 9 5950X. The 65 W power envelope on the Ryzen 9 7900 even allows it to be cooled with a passive solution, making it an excellent choice for the silent PC fans.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX scores 2,127 and 19,403 points on Geekbench's single and multi-core tests, putting it within spitting distance of the Raptor Lake-HX flagship, the Core i9-13980HX.

Targeting outdoor lovers like most of its siblings, the Doogee S100 has just been unveiled with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor inside, 66 W fast charging, as well as no less than 12 GB of memory and 256 GB UFS 2.2 storage. This MIL-STD-810H-certified handset is expected to launch in the second half of March.

Desktop versions of the Radeon RX 7800, RX 7700, and RX 7600 have supposedly been delayed. AMD plans to launch the graphics card around China's 618 festival on June 18.