Another year, another buggy Pixel launch. Between laggy scrolling, bugs in the initial setup, and mediocre performance, many Pixel fans just aren't happy with what Google brought them this year. Fortunately, you don't have to look far to find alternatives to Google's camera king.

The Geekbench results are impressive, no doubt, but what is also interesting to point out is the return of the 18-inch chassis. This form-factor was essentially abandoned back in 2012, but it looks like it is now needed again in order to accommodate proper cooling solutions for the upcoming i9-13900HX beasts.

Electric vehicles have swooped to win some of the most prestigious categories in Europe's most desired automotive award, the Golden Steering Wheel of Germany's Auto Bild magazine. The Chinese NIO ET7 sedan got the best luxury car award, while the solar-powered EV Lightyear 0 won in the best 2022 innovation category.

The Philips Hue Festavia smart string lights have been revealed by Signify. The product will launch on November 15 in Europe and the US, in time for the holidays. Intelligent features of the lights include the ability to choose a color or color gradient, a Sparkle effect and music syncing via Spotify or Samsung SmartThings.

360 Smart Life is currently crowdfunding for the Botslab M20 robot mop via Indiegogo. The company claims the gadget is unique due to its four rolling mop pads, which can exert up to 10 N of pressure for a deeper clean. The robot has a self-cleaning and drying dock and can be controlled with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.

Wonder Tech Lab is currently crowdfunding for the SwitchBot Blind Tilt, a gadget that turns your regular blinds into smart ones. The adapter enables you to control your blinds with a smart app or voice assistant and open them at a specific time or to a precise angle. Plus, a solar panel helps the battery to last longer.

The Diamant Mandara 160 Gen 3 e-bike has been unveiled. A product listing on the German Trek Bikes website describes a new electric bicycle with a 160 kg (~353 lbs) payload weighing 29.9 kg (~64.6 lbs). The bike comes with a 545 Wh or 725 Wh battery and a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph).

A scrapped EVGA RTX 4090 FTW3 has broken cover. According to hands-on footage from tech YouTubers Gamers Nexus and JayzTwoCents, the design of the board is an evolution of the RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 with three 100 mm fans responsible for cooling the AD102 chip powering the GPU.

Available for almost half a decade, the Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L is still a compact computer case worth taking into account when building a new PC. Now discounted to a mere US$42 on Amazon, this micro-ATX tower case features an open thermal design with a transparent side panel and a magnetic dust filter.

The 3.1.2 soundbar with 320 watts of total power has now dropped below the US$400 mark for the first time since its release earlier this year, as Amazon offers the good-looking Samsung HW-Q700B at a steep US$300 discount in relation to the original list price of almost US$700.

Google has started to issue refunds for purchases related to its Stadia game streaming service, which will officially halt in January 2023. While the search giant is avidly working to get refunds rolling, it stated that the process could take until January for some.

As the MIUI 14 release date grows closer, new features for the Xiaomi Android overlay have supposedly been leaked. The reported changes should help MIUI 14 reduce the amount of space it takes up on supported devices. The removal of ads in MIUI software has seemingly been a long time coming, as even MIUI 13 has ad-enabled features.

According to Digital Chat Station, BBK Electronics’ subsidiaries have a Redmi K60 series competitor on the horizon. Thought to be the Realme GT Neo 4 or the OnePlus Ace 2, the handset is believed to offer the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, as well as other high-end components.

TENAA has certified the Redmi 11A, an upcoming entry-level smartphone presumed to be the successor of the current Redmi 10A. Equipped with two rear-facing cameras, the Xiaomi Redmi 11A also features biometric authentication and a 6.7-inch display on its other side.

Polar has announced the Ignite 3, a successor to the Ignite 2 that improves upon the outgoing smartwatch in many areas. Not only does the Ignite 3 have a more modern design, but Polar has also included an AMOLED display and a larger battery, among other changes.

The Desiknio X20 Pinion electric bike is now available to pre-order in Europe. The bicycle has a 250 W Mahle motor providing a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph) and a 250 Wh battery for an assistance range of 100 km (~62 miles). Plus, you can control various settings, such as the assistance level, in a smartphone app thanks to a smart X20 Bluetooth controller.

The 2022 Samsung S95B OLED 4K TV, available in 55-in and 65-in models, is currently discounted. Customers in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia can save up to US$1,100 off the devices. Features of the TVs include AI 4K upscaling and 4K gaming with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

GoPro has announced that it has finally released the new HERO11 Black Mini to its official web-store. The "smaller, lighter" variant of the OEM's 2022 flagship action camera is also now available on sites such as Amazon. It ships without some of its brand's more premium perks in exchange for a reduced starting price.

Apple may start equipping its standalone monitors with OLED panels, too, after it has shifted MacBooks and iPads to the iPhone's screen technology. The next Apple Studio Display all-in-ones may opt for a 27-inch Samsung-made Quantum Dot OLED panel.

According to new reports, OnePlus has finalised specifications for the Nord CE 3. Supposedly equipped with the Snapdragon 695 5G, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 is tipped to arrive with a 120 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 67 W fast charging, among other features.

The ROG Phone 6 Pro is an Android flagship with a class-leading 165Hz display, a rear-facing RGB secondary display and an increasingly rare 3.5mm jack. However, it also has a predecessor that failed the ever-popular JerryRigEverything test of structural integrity. Can the ~US$1,300 gaming smartphone do any better in 2022?...apparently not.

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Z Flip4 Maison Margiela Edition, a limited edition smartphone created in collaboration with fashion house Maison Margiela. Built with a new design, a revised UX and one-off accessories, the Maison Margiela Edition will be available from the start of December in a few countries.

The 80 series is tipped to emerge as Honor's next-gen crop of premium mid-range Android smartphones. Now, one of their latest leaks seem to hint that their displays might follow a trend set by the new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. Meanwhile, the rear cameras in at least 1 variant might fall short of another.

Xiaomi has prepared a new Imaging Limited Edition gift-box for the 12S Ultra, which presents the super-premium smartphone alongside compatible filters. They can be screwed onto the smartphone thanks to a case with threads for its circular rear camera hump, and, according to the OEM, can get the best out of the device's main 1-inch Leica-branded camera sensor.

The 2023 predictions are based mostly on Apple's success with the M-powered MacBooks, and, to a lesser extent, on the considerable performance uplift seen by Windows-on-Arm systems sporting Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips. Chromebooks would also play a part, but not that significant.

Preliminary details about what could be the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have surfaced. Codenamed Shiba and Husky, respectively, these next gen Google Pixel phones are said to be running Android 14 and will be powered by yet another Samsung-Google SoC collaboration codenamed Zuma, which is likely to become the Tensor G3 with the same Exynos 5300 5G modem as the Tensor G2.

Zoom call integration is coming to 'all new Tesla vehicles soon," teased the communication company's Product Manager. During the Zootopia 2022 conference promo video, the Tesla driver could be seen jumping on a Zoom call while the car is charging, and using the controversial interior camera for the broadcast.

Realme has revealed the Realme 10, a 4G smartphone that combines the MediaTek Helio G99 with a 90 Hz display. Available with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, the Realme 10 also has a 50 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 33 W fast charging.

Forza Horizon 5 has received a major update that enables upsampling technologies such as AMD FSR 2.2 and DLSS 2.4. While ray tracing was previously limited to the ForzaVista mode, the latest update offers Ultra and Extreme ray tracing presets that also work in photo mode, free roam, and races.

The improved compute element boards can now host desktop-grade Raptor Lake CPUs like the i5-13600K, i7-13700K or i9-13900K coupled with up to 64 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM plus up to 3x PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs. Two Thunderbolt 4 connectors are also offered, and the barebone kits cost up to US$1549, but Intel also offers RAM, storage and OS options for up to and additional US$1100.

Bundled with the low-profile AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, the Ryzen 7 5700G processor has 8 cores, 16 threads, a total cache of 20 MB, and a maximum boost speed of 4.6 GHz. This unlocked AM4 chip is now down by 48 percent on Amazon, a generous discount that brings the list price of US$359 down to US$186.30.

Best Buy is selling an Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with a Ryzen 7 CPU, an Nvidia RTX 3060, and a Full HD display with a 144 Hz refresh rate for US$500 off. The Zephyrus is currently listed at $899.99.

The G-Sync-enabled 27-inch Jlink gives the Dell S2721DGF a run for its money in a classic VA vs. IPS option. We've done all the usual measurements to show just exactly what the Jlink can offer and what it's missing.

The well-rounded multimedia laptop with the quick Apple M1 Pro processor is still an excellent choice for demanding users, especially since the company has apparently pushed back the release of the upgraded successor to the 2021 MacBook Pro 14 to next year.

In a move that reflects the overall price trend in the white-hot electric car market, the South Korean car manufacturer effectively raises the entry price of the successful Kia EV6 by a massive US$7,100 by not offering the 58-kWh base trim for the 2023 model year.

Nvidia was supposed to sell compute GPUs worth US$400 million on the Chinese market last quarter, but the US economic restrictions prevented the profit realization. Under these circumstances, Team Green is now forced to commercialize the original A100 under an A800 rebrand for the Chinese data center market. Something similar could happen to the H100 models.

Xiaomi has revealed the Mijia Smart Desktop Dishwasher S1, which is now available to pre-order in China. The gadget has an AI smart wash, assessing the dirtiness of your dishes and optimizing the water level accordingly. The compact device takes up around 0.19 m² (~2.05 ft²) of space on your countertop and can wash up to 39 items simultaneously.

Philips claims that its new crowdfunding campaign for the Screeneo U5 took just five minutes to achieve its goal. The new successor to the U4 (also launched on Indiegogo) upgrades to a 4K UHD resolution and an image of up to 150 inches. It has an impressively high max brightness rating and has a UI based on Android 11.

A modder has repurposed an iPhone to create the iPhone V, a foldable iPhone that borrows from the Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola Razr series. Created years before Apple is rumoured to dip its toes into foldable display technology, the iPhone V sticks with the clamshell form factor pushed by the likes of Motorola and Samsung.

Infinix has announced the Zero 5G 2023 as its latest Android smartphone. It has a large FHD+ 120Hz display is driven by MediaTek's new mid-tier Dimensity 1080 SoC, and an up-to-date camera hump with a 50MP main camera. The new Zero-series variant also has a large battery with fast-ish charging - however, it runs software that looks slightly outdated next to its new name.

Realme has outlined a few details about one of the members in its forthcoming Realme 10 series. While the Realme 10 Pro Plus resembles contemporary flagship smartphones, the handset is expected to disrupt the mid-range market instead.

The XGIMI Halo+, HORIZON and HORIZON Pro projectors are now available from Best Buy in the US. Plus, a celebratory partnership launch discount of up to US$300 is currently offered. The Halo+ is a portable 1080p projector, while the higher-end HORIZON Pro has a 4K resolution and up to 2,200 ANSI lumens brightness.

Samsung has acknowledged that the latest update for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic can cause some units to stop working entirely. Although the company has not necessarily resolved the software issue, it claims to have halted the update rollout and is taking steps to remedy affected smartwatches.

LG Display has presented the Stretchable display, which it claims offers 20% stretchability and a 100 PPI. Currently a prototype, LG Display hints that the display technology could be used in fashion, gaming, wearables and vehicles.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Pulsator Washing Machine 10 kg in China. The top-loading device can wash up to 45 shirts simultaneously, with ten cycles on offer, including a 15-minute quick wash. Plus, a smart water-saving mode will weigh the load and optimize the wash to reduce water consumption.

Qualcomm Technologies and Renault Group have announced that they will team up to deliver new platforms for next-gen electric vehicles from the latter. The resulting new "Software Defined Vehicle Platforms" will take over from the Snapdragon Digital Chassis, and may thus deliver new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), "connected car" experiences and generally many more of a vehicle's controls than ever before.

Prolific leaker Kopite7kimi says Nvidia plans to bring the GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB back from the grave. It will supposedly be presented as the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti sometime in January 2023, likely at CES 2023.