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Best Buy has a notable deal for the all-AMD configuration of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop (Image: Asus)

Deal | High-end Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Radeon RX 6700S and 500-nits WQXGA display on sale for 21% off

Best Buy currently grants a noteworthy US$350 discount on a pretty rare all-AMD configuration of this stylish 14-inch gaming laptop, which brings the well-performing Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 down to a comparatively reasonable sale price of US$1,299.
Enrico Frahn, 12 Nov 2022 20:18
Tesla wants other EVs to adopt its charging standard instead of CCS (image: Tesla)

Tesla open-sources its connector to take on CCS with 'half the size twice the power' North American Charging Standard

In a surprise move, Tesla opened its proprietary charging port and connector schematics for all EV makers and charging networks to employ at will. The open-sourced design and specification documents call the heretofore custom connector the North American Charging Standard as Tesla argues it is 'half the size, twice as powerful' in comparison with CCS.
Daniel Zlatev, 12 Nov 2022 20:02
The new Pentonic 1000. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Pentonic 1000 launches as a new SoC for next-gen 4K/120Hz premium TVs

MediaTek has announced the addition of a new flagship variant for its Pentonic chipsets specifically for TVs. The Pentonic 1000 is pitched at the 4K/120Hz screens of the near future, and is rated for on-board support for broadcast standards worldwide as well as high-end TV features such as ALLM, VRR up to 144Hz and multi-split-screen views.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2022 17:35
TCL is "No.1" for 98-inch TVs. (Source: TCL)

TCL declares itself #1 in the 98-inch TV market

According to TCL, it's number 1! - in terms of market share for 98-inch TVs from January to September 2022, that is. The OEM claims to have dominated the sector with its latest QLED TV of this size (the 98C735). The new XL Collection flagship has a 4K "IMAX Enhanced" display, and is touted to deliver "leading" color reproduction and "stunning" brightness
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2022 16:38
The "Reno9" pops up in a new leak. (Source: evleaks via Twitter)

OPPO Reno9 and 9 Pro allegedly star with an updated look in new renders

OPPO is said to launch a new Reno9 series of premium mid-range Android smartphones soon. One of its members had allegedly been snapped with a raised, OnePlus 10 Pro-like rear camera hump. However, according to a new leak, the OEM has in fact gone with a less obvious take on this design. It also hints that only the top-end Pro Plus variant will get triple rear cameras.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2022 15:38
Gigabyte Radeon RX 6700 XT Eagle 12G video card (Source: Gigabyte)

Deal | Gigabyte Radeon RX 6700 XT Eagle 12G gets a 30 percent discount on Amazon

Featuring Gigabyte's WINDFORCE 3X cooling system with alternate spinning fans, the Radeon RX 6700 XT Eagle 12G graphics card has a maximum boost clock of 2581 MHz and features two HDMI 2.1 and two DP 1.4a outputs. Thanks to Amazon's 30 percent discount, the US$599.99 list price is now down to US$419.99.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2022 13:11
Lenovo Ideapad 3 15 in Almond finish (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 with Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8/256 GB, HD touchscreen display is 61 percent off on Amazon

With a list price of US$959, the 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 3 that was released earlier this year with an Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory, a 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, as well as Windows 11 Home preloaded is now available on Amazon for just US$373.99. This price drop translates to a massive 61 percent discount.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2022 11:56
The Samsung Freestyle Projector is currently discounted in the US, Canada and France. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Freestyle portable projector with 32,000 mAh battery now reduced by up to US$200

Deals on the Samsung Freestyle Projector are currently available in the US, Canada and France at Amazon and the company’s online store. Customers in the US receive the most significant discount, with a US$200 price reduction. The portable 1080p projector has up to three hours of battery life thanks to a 32,000 mAh battery.
Polly Allcock, 12 Nov 2022 11:38
MediaTek will develop the chips powering the PS VR2 headset. (Image via Sony and MediaTek w/ edits)

Sony partners with MediaTek to develop chips powering PS VR2

MediaTek announced this week that it would be developing the silicon used to power both the PS VR2 headset and the PS Sense controllers. Sony stated that it chose to work with MediaTek because the chip manufacturer could develop an SoC that was powerful and efficient enough to meet their demands, although cost is another probable factor.
Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2022 04:36
Best Buy has discounted the 15-inch Gigabyte Aorus 5 gaming laptop with a fast RTX 3070 by US$350 (Image: Gigabyte)

Deal | Gigabyte Aorus 5 gaming laptop with RTX 3070, Core i7-12700H and 144Hz display on sale with a 23% discount

The well-equipped Gigabyte Aorus 5 comes with a quick RTX 3070 and one of Intel's latest Alder Lake CPUs, which should make this mid-range 15-inch gaming laptop capable of playing most modern games at high settings and frame rates.
Enrico Frahn, 12 Nov 2022 00:54
The Pimax Portal will soon be headed to Kickstarter, starting at US$299. (Image source: Pimax)

Pimax Portal: Gaming handheld, VR headset and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U mini-PC extraordinaire revealed

Pimax has revealed the Portal, a gaming handheld based on Android. Not only can the Pimax Portal be used as a compact gaming device, but it is capable of integrating with a VR headset, an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U-powered mini-PC or a gaming PC for a wireless VR experience.
Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2022 00:22
The Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook is currently on sale for US$99 at Best Buy. (Image via Best Buy)

Deal | Snag the convertible Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook for less than US$100

If you're looking for a cheap but capable computer for school, travel, or tinkering, you will want to check out Best Buy's sale on the Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook. The Chromebook is on sale now for a dollar shy of US$100.
Sam Medley, 11 Nov 2022 21:43
The ODROID-N2L measures 69 x 56 mm and is a cheaper alternative to the ODROID-N2+. (Image source: Hardkernel)

Hardkernel ODROID-N2L: Amlogic S922X-based SBC launches for US$59 with active cooling

Hardkernel is now offering a new single-board computer (SBC) powered by the Amlogic S922X chipset and up to 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. Sold as the ODROID-N2L, the SBC is actively cooled, supports eMMC flash storage and has a 40-pin GPIO header, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 20:16
The new Chuwi CoreBox supports Thunderbolt 4, among other changes. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi CoreBox: Refreshed mini-PC arrives with Intel Alder Lake processor, LPDDR5 RAM and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity

Chuwi has launched a new version of the CoreBox, now described as CoreBox 4th. Not only has Chuwi upgraded the mini-PC to Intel's Alder Lake architecture, but it has also introduced LPDDR5 RAM for the CoreBox, as well as support for external graphics card enclosures thanks to Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 20:13
The Wolverine V2 Pro offers Razer's 'HyperTriggers' that take inspiration from the company's gaming mice. (Image source: Razer)

Razer Wolverine V2 Pro: New controller launches with PlayStation 5 compatibility to rival Sony DualSense Edge

Razer has introduced the Wolverine V2 Pro, a controller that supports the PlayStation 5 and PCs. Equipped with numerous features for competitive gamers, the Wolverine V2 Pro will ship sooner than Sony's DualSense Edge wireless controller, which will not be available until late January 2023.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 20:10
The AirPods Pro 2 is one of the audio products that Apple has recently updated. (Image source: Apple)

Apple fixes AirPods Pro 2 issue with Google Pixel smartphones and adds new Beats Studio Buds feature as part of wider audio product updates

Apple has released numerous firmware updates for its various AirPods and Beats earbuds. As well as updating headphones too, Apple has issued a new update for the AirTags, which have now reached firmware version 2.0.24.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 20:05
The Realme 10 5G comes in two colours and two memory configurations. (Image source: Realme)

Realme 10 5G presented with a sharp design as second member in Realme 10 series

Realme has unveiled the Realme 10 5G, a smartphone that arrives a few days after the Realme 10 4G. Already orderable in China, the Realme 10 5G has a Dimensity 700 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The Realme 10 5G has a 50 MP primary and a 5,000 mAh battery too, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 20:00
34-inch ultrawide Jlink monitor with G-Sync, high 144 Hz refresh rate, and VA panel makes curved-screen gaming affordable (Source: Amazon)

Deal | 34-inch ultrawide Jlink monitor with G-Sync, high 144 Hz refresh rate, and VA panel makes curved-screen gaming affordable

The $470 USD price point is lucrative and the Jlink even offers a few features not found on other more expensive 34-inch curved gaming monitors like the Alienware AW3420DW.
Allen Ngo, 11 Nov 2022 19:32
The iQOO 10 series. (Source: iQOO)

Rumor | iQOO 11 is the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered Android 13 smartphone to leak onto Geekbench

Qualcomm's next-gen mobile flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, is said to have started surfacing on Geekbench in the form of the new top-end Android smartphones currently in a race to launch first with the new, cutting-edge spec. Now, it has popped up again, thereby purporting to confirm that Vivo's performance-focused brand iQOO is poised to launch handsets based on the advanced silicon.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2022 18:57
The BenQ W1130X projector has up to 2,300 lumens of brightness. (Image source: BenQ)

BenQ W1130X 1080p projector with 2,300 lumens brightness and 120 Hz refresh rate arrives

BenQ has released its W1130X 1080p projector in China. The gadget can throw images up to 200-in (~508 cm) in size with up to 2,300 lumens brightness and a 120 Hz refresh rate. You can connect to the device via USB-A and HDMI ports, and the projector has a pair of built-in 5 W Trevolo speakers.
Polly Allcock, 11 Nov 2022 17:37
Samsung is attempting to clean up its recent software mess with the new GVK4 update. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung causes new problems for Galaxy Watch4 series smartwatches with latest software update designed to fix critical issue

Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic to fix a major issue that it introduced with last month's software update for the pair. Rolling out as GVK4, the new update includes a 'power operation-related stabilisation code' to prevent units from bricking when they power off. Unfortunately, it seems that the new update causes other issues for the Galaxy Watch4 generation.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 17:28
Gaming laptops such as the Alienware x15 R2 may one day be able to take advantage of dynamic MUX switching while running Linux

Linux gaming laptops may finally get Nvidia Advanced Optimus support in near future

Linux laptops have so far lost out to their Windows counterparts with regard to features such as Nvidia's Advanced Optimus. Now, Nvidia is proposing a new user-space API for the Linux kernel that allows for dynamic multiplexer (MUX) switching beyond the capabilities of the current vga-switcheroo implementation that has several limitations.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Nov 2022 17:27
One UI 5 and Android 13 has reached the Galaxy Z Fold4 in the US. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung issues stable One UI 5 updates for Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4

Samsung continues to bring its smartphones onto One UI 5 at speed. No sooner has the company started upgrading the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series than it has commenced rollouts for five other Galaxy smartphones. Next up for One UI 5 is the Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 17:23
The Axon 40 Ultra. (Source: ZTE)

Axon 40 Ultra Aerospace Edition teased as a new top-end version of ZTE's 2022 Android flagship smartphone

ZTE launched an especially top-end Aerospace Edition of its Axon 30 Ultra flagship smartphone in 2021. Now, it has hinted at the same for that device's successor, the 40 Ultra. The upcoming Special Edition stands a good chance at even more RAM in addition to a cutting-edge under-display camera (UDC) OLED screen.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2022 16:20
Control 2 has been announced for PC and current-gen consoles (image via Steam)

Control 2: Sequel for critically-acclaimed 2019 title confirmed to be in development

Remedy Entertainment has confirmed Control 2, the sequel to 2019's Control, is in the early stages of development. It will be launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X at an unspecified date.
Anil Ganti, 11 Nov 2022 16:07
Stable Android 13-based builds have reached the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro in the EU, India and North America. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro receive stable OxygenOS 13 builds based on Android 13 in Europe, India and North America

OnePlus has started distributing stable Android 13-based builds globally for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Rolling out as Oxygen OS 13.0, the updates are available for OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro handsets sold in Europe, India and North America.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 16:07
Luminar Neo users will soon receive Upscale AI, an alternative to Topaz Labs' Gigapixel AI (Image: Notebookcheck)

Luminar Neo Upscale AI vs. Topaz Gigapixel AI: How good is Skylum's new AI upscaling app

Skylum recently launched Upscale AI – an extension for Luminar Neo. We previewed the artificial intelligence solution and compared it with the well-established competitor Gigapixel AI.
Hannes Brecher, 11 Nov 2022 16:02
A functional Mac mini lies within the case of this Nintendo Wii. (Image source: Luke Miani)

Apple Mac mini: YouTuber repurposes Apple M1 mini-PC for Nintendo Wii-based project

The design of the Mac mini has remained largely unchanged since 2010, despite Apple moving the mini-PC from Intel to ARM-based chipsets. While others have miniaturised the Apple M1-based Mac mini, Luke Miani has modified the mini-PC to recreate a Nintendo Wii capable of gaming in 4K.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 15:32
The Find N2: Designed for lithe? (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Find N2 backed to launch weighing no more than an iPhone 14 Pro Max

OPPO has been tipped to release a second-gen foldable flagship Android smartphone with the potential advantage of reduced mass compared to its predecessor. Now, according to a famous leaker, it will be at least 13% lighter, in fact, possibly outdoing even a top-end iPhone in this regard. Should this new tip prove accurate, it could be a major win for the "Find N2" in its category.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2022 15:18
Asus Vivobook Pro 16X in review: All-rounder with some weaknesses

Asus Vivobook Pro 16X in review: All-rounder with some weaknesses

Our Asus Vivobook Pro 16X shines with powerful components in our review. When looking past the excellent screen of the laptop, however, users will find that some things do not quite fit.
Marc Herter, 11 Nov 2022 15:13
Tesla Cybertruck rear lights sequence (image: S3XY Astro)

First sly Cybertruck reference spotted in the iPhone app as Tesla warns production staff may work weekends

The Tesla Cybertruck might indeed have jumped over to the 'tooling' phase before production starts, as the company has posted job listings that look for Cybertruck Body Shop engineers. The manufacturing preparations also include the first Cybertruck mention appearing in the iOS app on the sly.
Daniel Zlatev, 11 Nov 2022 14:59
AMD is offering two free games on all Radeon RX 6000 series purchases from the RX 6600 upwards. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Raise The Game: New bundle starts with up to two free games when purchasing Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards

AMD has announced a new ‘Raise the Game’ bundle for new Radeon RX 6000 graphics card purchases. Billed as offering two games for free, AMD has included numerous participating retailers, which should allow people to get the best price on the likes of the Radeon RX 6600 and RX 6800 while still being eligible to claim the free game bundle.
Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2022 14:12
IBM Osprey QPU structure (Image Source: IBM)

IBM announces 433-qubit quantum processor, Bosch taps IBM's quantum computers in search for alternative EV metals

IBM is checking the box for the 2022 QPU scaling roadmap with the 433-qubit "Osprey" model. Next year, the company is set to triple the qubit count with a "Condor" model. The processing power of such QPUs is already being put to good use by companies like Bosch, which seeks to produce sustainable alternatives for low-supply metals and rare-earth elements needed for EV motors.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Nov 2022 13:02
The Poco C40 looks stylish with its leatherette finish. The large battery is also great. But users will have to accept some drawbacks.

Xiaomi Poco C40: Super budget but super slow

The Poco C40 is very cheap even for Xiaomi's Poco line-up. The foray into the realm of ultra-budget smartphones shows that even Xiaomi can't do miracles. We are going to summarise our test results for you here.
Florian Schmitt, 11 Nov 2022 12:47
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Mediocre PC version After gracing the PlayStation 5 at the start of the year, the Legacy of Thieves Collection also arrived on Windows a few months later. We have now taken a closer look at how graphically demanding this collection of remastered games is.
Florian Glaser, 11 Nov 2022 11:55
Gigabyte Aero 15 laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2000 Series and Intel 10th generation processor options (Source: Gigabyte)

Deal | Gigabyte AERO 15S XB laptop with 4K AMOLED and GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q gets a 43 percent discount on Amazon

Released in 2020 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q graphics, the Gigabyte AERO 15S OLED XB is still relevant thanks to the 4K AMOLED with 1 ms response time and the Intel Core i7-10875H processor. In addition to these two hardware highlights, the ongoing 43 percent Amazon discount also helps.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2022 09:27
Acer Aspire 5 A515-56 review: Good value office laptop with reasonable battery life

82% Acer Aspire 5 A515-56 review: Good value office laptop with reasonable battery life

A well-rounded solution. The Acer Aspire 5 has a Tiger Lake processor on board, hardly gets warm and produces only minimum noise. In addition, it offers a backlit keyboard, acceptable battery life as well as a two year guarantee. The whole package is available for just under 500 euros.
Intel Pentium Gold 7505, UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Nov 2022 08:22
Best Buy has discounted the 55-inch Hisense U8H Mini LED TV by a rather signifciant US$450 (Image: Hisense)

Deal | Beautiful Hisense U8H 4K Mini LED TV with 1,800 nits peak HDR brightness discounted by 39% and on sale for its lowest price to date

The reasonably sized 55-inch variant of the popular Hisense U8H has now dropped to US$699 at Best Buy, which makes the 4K Mini LED TV a noteworthy alternative to competing television sets made by the big three brands in this market segment.
Enrico Frahn, 11 Nov 2022 00:06
According to the Raspberry Pi CEO, the availability of the popular SBC should noticeably improve over the next twelve months (Image: Stefan Cosma)

Raspberry Pi CEO teases new products and expects shortage of the popular single-board computer to end next year

The Raspberry Pi 4 and its smaller sister models, which have all been hit particularly hard by the ongoing semiconductor shortage, are expected to become more readily available over the next twelve months. The organization behind the sought-after single-board computer is also working on new products with more computing power and a focus on new use cases such as machine learning.
Enrico Frahn, 10 Nov 2022 22:56
The MateBook 14s 2022. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook 14s 2022 and Watch GT 3 SE debut in Europe

Huawei's new 2.5K 90Hz touchscreen laptop has started rolling out to European markets. The MateBook 14s 2022 is powered by an Alder Lake platform from Intel, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Meanwhile, the Watch GT 3's more affordable SE version has started to pop up on European Amazon stores.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2022 21:59
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's quad-camera setup won't feature a sensor from Sony's stock. (Image source: 4RMD - edited)

Galaxy S23 Ultra camera providers joined by China's Sunny Optical as Samsung cuts Sony out of the S23 series picture

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will sport a couple of cameras provided by Chinese company Sunny Optical, according to a new report. With the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ lens providers already in the bag, Samsung has left no space for anything by Sony. The Galaxy S23 Ultra will be blessed with a quad-camera setup on its rear side.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Nov 2022 21:49
Acer Swift 3 SF314 in review: Compact laptop with a beautiful OLED display and a fast CPU

87% Acer Swift 3 SF314 in review: Compact laptop with a beautiful OLED display and a fast CPU

Alder Lake-H and 14-inch OLED. Twelve cores inside the Intel Core i5-12500H and a high-resolution OLED panel - the specifications of the Acer Swift 3 SF314-71-56U3 sound very reasonable on paper. In this review, we will explore how well the compact laptop is able to perform in practice.
Intel Core i5-12500H, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 14", 1.4 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 10 Nov 2022 21:44
DIZO will sell the Watch D Plus in three colourways. (Image source: DIZO)

DIZO Watch D Plus previewed with an even larger display than original DIZO Watch D

DIZO has all but launched the Watch D Plus, a larger version of the Watch D. While the Watch D has a 1.8-inch display, the Watch D Plus promises to house a 1.85-inch panel on your wrist. Available from next week in India, DIZO has confirmed not only the price of its upcoming smartwatch but also its various features and colours.
Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2022 21:13
Qualcomm's 5G interests take another step forward. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm claims to have passed an important milestone with its mmWave 5G technology

Qualcomm is (still) a vociferous proponent of the potential of millimeter-wave (mmWave) 5G in commercial applications. Now, the company claims to have leapt a key hurdle in its race to become a major supplier of standalone mmWave in China. It involves the achievement of multi-gigabit per second (Gb/s) peak download and upload speeds using the Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2022 21:07
The Honor Magic Vs may be another Chinese exclusive. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic Vs: Next-generation foldable launch date confirmed following emergence of leaked design and specifications

Honor has begun teasing the Magic Vs, its next-generation foldable smartphone. Launching later this month and after Qualcomm's annual summit, the Magic Vs has an incredibly thin design and is rumoured to be packing a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2022 20:37
Lexar NM800 Pro shows the importance of using a heat sink for PCIe4 x4 SSDs

Lexar NM800 Pro shows the importance of using a heat sink for PCIe4 x4 SSDs

Though heat sinks for SSDs have always been optional, they have become a necessity this generation if you want to utilize PCIe4 x4 speeds to the fullest. The Lexar NM800 Pro includes one as an option and it'll fit inside the PS5, too.
Allen Ngo, 10 Nov 2022 19:39
A "Vivo X90" teaser. (Source: Ice Universe)

Vivo X90 Pro Plus: An alleged first trip to Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC runs into some issues

Vivo is said to release a top-end variant for its upcoming X90 series of Android smartphones so premium that it will ship with Qualcomm's next-gen flagship mobile SoC. Now, a device with a potentially authentic model number has appeared on Geekbench with 12GB of RAM. However, the rest of the specs fail to match those of previous "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2" leaks.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2022 18:38
The Nokia Streaming Box 8010 and its predecessor look almost identical. (Image source: StreamView)

Nokia Streaming Box 8010: Upgraded streaming box launches with a new ARM chipset and more memory

StreamView has released the Nokia Streaming Box 8010, building on the older Streaming Box 8000. While the pair have similar model numbers, the Streaming Box 8010 contains significantly more memory and an upgraded ARM chipset to power Android TV 11.
Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2022 17:02
The RTX 4070 Ti is expected to match the performance of the RTX 4080 12 GB at a more affordable MSRP. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti: Packaging, specifications and release dates leak for re-branded RTX 4080 12 GB

It seems that NVIDIA is on course to relaunch the RTX 4080 12 GB. Now called the RTX 4070 Ti, the graphics card retains the same product board and SKU as the RTX 4080 12 GB but with a reduced launch price. Not only has RTX 4070 Ti packaging leaked, but also several dates concerning the card’s announcement and release.
Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2022 17:00
The Leica Leitz 2 has a squarer design than its predecessor but retains its distinctive camera housing. (Image source: Leica)

Leica Leitz Phone 2: Re-bodied Sharp Aquos R7 previewed globally ahead of Japan-only launch

Leica has introduced the Leitz Phone 2, a flagship smartphone that it will only sell in Japan. Announced globally, the Leitz Phone 2 borrows heavily from the Sharp Aquos R7 while staying true to its predecessor.
Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2022 16:56
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