Tesla shipped fewer electric cars than its own forecasts last year, but is still the king on the EV block. The Warren Buffett-backed BYD delivered 1.86 million 'new energy vehicles' in 2022, of which more than 911,000 EVs, riding on the wings of customers looking for cheaper electric vehicles that are nevertheless direct Tesla model competitors when it comes to specs or craftsmanship.

OnePlus still has until tomorrow (January 4, 2022) to unleash the 11 as its first top-end Android smartphone of the year. However, it has chosen to reveal its triple rear camera set-up in advance of this event. The brand asserts that each shooter is of "flagship" quality - however, a certain on-trend, cutting-edge attribute many fans may have wished to see has officially been left out.

Alienware x14 R2 has landed on the gaming notebook scene with the 13th gen Raptor Lake mobile CPUs and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. The laptop retains the aesthetic Alienware’s x-series notebooks are known for while packing an improved display. Additionally, the machine features the Alienware X series 1-Zone keyboard with AlienFX per-key RGB.

Dell is re-introducing the 18-inch form factor with the Alienware m18. The Alienware m18 comes in both Intel/Nvidia and all-AMD options while offering a choice between QHD+ 165 Hz and FHD 480 Hz displays. Buyers can also configure the Alienware m18 with a CherryMX keyboard and up to 9 TB of quad-storage configurations.

Dell now lets users configure the Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop with AMD's new Zen 4 processors. One can pair it with most Ampere and RDNA 2 graphics cards, but Ada Lovelace SKUs are restricted to the RTX 4090. One can buy it on January 5 starting at US$1,750.

Gigabyte has announced two new high-end gaming laptops, the Aorus 17X and Aorus 15X. Both feature 240 Hz QHD screens, a 13th-generation Intel Alder Lake processor, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 and a 99 Wh battery.

Dell has revealed the UltraSharp U3224KB 32-inch IPS monitor with a 6K resolution. With an integrated webcam and two speakers, Dell is marketing the display to professionals who need a quality screen for work and video conferencing. The monitor also has plenty of ports in both the front and the back providing robust connectivity options.

Intel has officially unveiled the 65 and 35 W Raptor Lake desktop SKUs. The lineup includes the Core i9, Core i7, Core i5, and Core i3 processors with and without integrated GPUs. Among the announced chips, the Core i9-13900 is the most expensive at US$549, while the Core i3-13100F is the cheapest at US$109.

LG has introduced a trio of new OLED Smart TVs for 2023. Arriving before the LG A3 and LG B3, the LG C3, G3 and Z3 all rely on the α9 Gen6 4K AI processor and offer a new version of webOS, among other features. LG has included AMD FreeSync, NVIDIA G-SYNC and HDMI 2.1a support too.

The Samsung Bespoke Infinite Line column refrigerator has been launched globally. The smart home appliance has two zones with different temperatures alongside an AI Energy Mode and a Dual Auto Ice Maker. The Auto Open Door uses a sensor to detect your presence and automatically push the door open.

The Samsung Bespoke AI Oven with a built-in camera and AI Pro Cooking technology has been revealed. You can use the camera to monitor your food without opening the oven door, receive burn detection notifications or even live stream your cooking to socials. The smart home gadget can recognize over 80 food types and recommend oven settings.

Intel has updated its low-power CPU lineup with a host of new CPUs. The P series is spearheaded by the Intel Core i7-1370P and the U series by the Intel Core i7-1365U. The former has a TDP of 28 Watts and the latter 15 Watts and both use a hybrid design with performance and efficiency cores.

Garmin has filed three new multisport watches with the IMDA, a regulatory body in Singapore. The listings suggest that the wearables will have GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity. It is unclear whether these are three separate models or several versions of one watch. The gadgets are unlikely to be the Vivomove Trend, which leaked last year.

Intel officially unveiled the Raptor Lake-HX and Raptor Lake-H mobile CPU lineup at CES 2023. Led by the Core i9-13980HX, Raptor Lake-HX promises significant gains in multi-core performance compared to corresponding Alder Lake-HX and the Ryzen 6900HX. Intel is also introducing its Movidius VPU as part of select Raptor Lake-H offerings for accelerating AI tasks at the edge.

IWO PRO is now selling the DT8 Ultra+, or DT8 Ultra Pro, smartwatch worldwide. The gadget is similar in appearance to the Apple Watch Ultra, with a 2.13-in (~54 mm) larger display. Features of the device include GPS tracking, NFC and Bluetooth calling. Plus, the listing suggests that you can use the watch to monitor your heart rate and blood pressure.

Intel announced four new entry-level processors at CES 2023 called the Intel Core i3-N305, Core i3-N300, Intel Processor N200 and Intel Processor N100. All SKUs use Gracemont cores exclusively and are earmarked for low-power machines.

Dell's Concept Nyx is an exploratory idea for future methods of connecting people for business, gaming, and more. The crux of Concept Nyx is the personalization of tools like mixed reality cameras and gaming controllers.

Dell's new Premier Keyboard and Premier Rechargeable Mouse are designed to help the modern businessperson with work. Whether it's good battery life, fast recharge times, or integrated Zoom controls, Dell's peripherals are poised to improve an office workflow.

Samsung has announced a new version of the Odyssey Neo G9, its flagship gaming monitor. Not only has Samsung equipped the new Odyssey Neo G9 with a larger panel this time around, but it has also upgraded the Odyssey Neo G9 to an 8K resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other changes.

A consumer watchdog has imposed a fine on Tesla for grossly exaggerated driving range estimates marketed on its website, as well as misleading Supercharger performance advertising. The fine has been levied for false fuel cost efficiency claims in comparison with ICE vehicles as well.

Equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, and a 300 Hz IPS FHD display, last year's Asus ROG Strix G15 has a list price of US$1,299.99 on Amazon. However, the ongoing 23% discount pushes this gaming laptop below the US$1,000 threshold, allowing those interested to get it for US$999.99.

The Jlink is packed with features that both gamers and creators can appreciate. If KVM isn't important to you, however, then cheaper alternatives exist that offer the same native resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, and VA panel.

The South Korean manufacturer's high-end set from 2022, which is often referred to as one of the very best OLED TVs on the market, has now hit its lowest price yet as the 65-inch version of the LG G2 has gone on sale for an intriguing deal price of US$1,799.

A few new Sony Xperia 1 V-related rumors and leaks have turned up, although one of them is decidedly suspect. One leaker has suggested that the Xperia 1 V may sport LG Innotek’s new telephoto zoom module while another tipster has indicated that an earlier launch than usual could be on the cards for the 2023 Xperia Mark 1 device.

The Ryzen 9 5900HS/RTX 3050 Ti-powered Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 limited edition gaming laptop comes as part of a retail bundle that also includes a Remix DJ mixer pad alongside an Allan Walker-branded cap, sleeve, and socks. The GA401QEC-K2064T model is discounted by 38% — US$600 down from the Amazon list price of US$1,599.99.

Conflicting Samsung Galaxy S23 display specifications have been offered up by two well-known tech tipsters. While the differences between the alleged specs are small, they could be crucial in regard to the battery life performance of the S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. It appears the confusion about a flat-screened Galaxy S23 Ultra may have been resolved.

Despite its large 70 Wh battery pack, the Victus 15 lasts for just a fraction of most other gaming laptops when running on battery power. Runtimes are so short that there could potentially be a bug with the numerous power profile settings.

MediaTek has introduced a new addition to the Genio family of internet of things- (IoT) specific platform at CES 2023. The 700 is an octa-core chip rated to support FHD and 4K displays - both at the same time if necessary, in fact. It is also compatible with some of the most advanced interfaces typically available to IoT, and is touted to handle industrial-grade conditions with ease.

MediaTek and Federated Wireless have announced that products such as 5G hotspots and Ethernet gateways powered by Filogic chips for either Wi-Fi 7 or 6E stand to benefit from improved capacity, speed and range, as they are now more compatible with the 6GHz band on Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems. The chips' new certification is touted as an important step toward their inclusion into standardized devices approved by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC).

MediaTek asserts that its Wi-Fi 7 tech is taking off as of 2023, with an upcoming range of devices based on its new flagship Filogic 880 chipset for this purpose. The OEM has now also confirmed that it will be a part of Lenovo's upcoming Legion series. Its Wi-Fi 7 solution has also been chosen to pair with the next generation of AMD Ryzen processors, as well as with that of testing and validation equipment.

Samsung is expected to introduce a refreshed Galaxy Book 3 lineup alongside the Galaxy S23 series in early February. The first leaked images of the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra, Galaxy Book 3 Pro, and the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 indicate an all-metal chassis and USB Type-C connectivity. Specifications are not fully clear, but an upgrade to Intel Raptor Lake processors is likely in tow.

Signs of the Lenovo Legion Y700 8-inch Android gaming tablet receiving a global launch soon have grown stronger. Recent clues indicated that the Legion Y700 might escape its domestic borders of China and now there are more hints that a worldwide release for the potential Apple iPad Mini 6 rival is on the cards.

All three of the phones in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series will come with a minimum of 256 GB storage, according to a new leak. The lineup, which features the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, is expected to be launched in February. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will apparently feature a 1 TB variant.

OnePlus is projected to launch an Android smartphone called the 11R that may have the same new premium design as the flagship 11, albeit with different specs. According to a well-known leaker, they may include the same main rear camera as the premium mid-range OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus. This might confer optical image stabilization (OIS) and phase-detect auto-focus (PDAF) on the device.

Xiaomi's main sub-brand Redmi has kicked the new year off with sales of the 12C in China. Its main features are far from anything new, although they come in an eye-catching new chassis in four potentially appealing colors. It starts at around US$100, albeit for lackluster specs, the best of which are a large battery, a 3.5mm jack and a 50MP main rear camera, and the worst of which one would not think would even have a place in 2023.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti aka GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB has been benchmarked on 3DMark, where it performs on par with the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, but lags behind the Radeon RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT. Nvidia is said to launch the graphics card at CES 2023.

Apple increased the price of the entry-level M2 MacBook Air by US$200 over the M1 MacBook Air. To justify the price bump, Apple redesigned the laptop with the second iteration of Cupertino’s in-house silicon at the notebook’s core. The 2022 MacBook Air also has an improved IPS display with a divisive notch.

The Steam Winter Sale is in full swing, discounting some of the best games to much more reasonable prices. Let's take a look at some excellent open-world games that have had their prices slashed to below US$15 thanks to Steam's biggest annual event.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has appeared in some new and well-crafted fan-made concept renders in each of its currently four rumored colors. In a surprising turn of events, the leaker who shared the new renders has made a claim about the Galaxy S23 Ultra design that has caused another popular leaker to offer a controversial correction.

Apple has unveiled a new limited edition of the second-generation AirPods Pro in China, themed after the transition from the Year of the Tiger (2022) to that of the Rabbit (2023). The TWS earbuds' case come with an appropriately-themed engraving, which is also picked out on their retail box. They are available on the OEM's Store from now.