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Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 laptop review: AMD's premium ThinkPad with long battery life

91% Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 laptop review: AMD's premium ThinkPad with long battery life

ThinkPad meets XPS 13 - with Ryzen. Why is there no ThinkPad X1 with AMD CPUs? That's because there's now a premium series exclusively for AMD with the ThinkPad Z series. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 G1 presents many arguments in its favor in our review, and it's one of the best compact laptops so far in 2022.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, Radeon 660M, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Aug 2022 10:44
AIBs may soon run out of high-end Ampere cards. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia allegedly directly helping AIBs get rid of Ampere stock in exchange for "big pre-purchases" of RTX 40 series boards

Nvidia may be directly helping out AIB partners to move excess Ampere stock if the newest report from Moore’s Law is Dead is accurate. GPU prices have been going down since the start of the crypto mining crash. Due to falling prices and ample availability, AIBs have been left with a lot of boards to sell.
Fawad Murtaza, 11 Aug 2022 09:25
Twitter sued Musk when the billionaire failed to complete his buyout of the social media giant. (Source: The Royal Society, edited)

Elon Musk sells US$6.9 billion worth of Tesla stock to prepare if "Twitter forces this deal"

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold Tesla stock worth almost US$6.9 billion. The reason for the sale is to finance the Twitter deal if Musk losses the lawsuit. Following the announcement of the sale, Musk asserted that he is done selling Tesla stock for now.
Fawad Murtaza, 11 Aug 2022 08:05
MSI True Color software update adds AdobeRGB and Display P3 color options (Image source: MSI)

MSI True Color software update adds AdobeRGB and Display P3 color options

If you own an MSI gaming laptop with an OLED display, then this latest update will make switching between different color profiles a lot easier. Previous versions had no option to set AdobeRGB or P3 color spaces even if the panel could support them.
Allen Ngo, 11 Aug 2022 04:28
The GlucoClip non-invasive blood sugar monitor will have a rechargeable battery included with it. (Image source: American University in Cairo - edited)

GlucoClip non-invasive blood glucose monitor wins prestigious Johns Hopkins University Healthcare Design Competition

The GlucoClip non-invasive blood sugar monitor project has been one of the winners of the 2022 Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition. A group of Egyptian students based at the American University in Cairo are behind the creation of the GlucoClip, and they hope to eventually take the glucose meter to the global market.
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Aug 2022 01:01
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S outperformed the Tesla Model S Plaid by setting a new lap time record on the Nordschleife (Image: Porsche)

Porsche Taycan Turbo S dethrones the Tesla Model S Plaid on a legendary race track in Germany

Thanks to a new Germany-exclusive performance package, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S managed to beat the Tesla Model S Plaid's lap time on the infamous Nürburgring-Nordschleife by a respectable margin of two seconds.
Enrico Frahn, 10 Aug 2022 23:59
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are the most likely contenders for significant price hikes. (Image source: @Shaileshhari03/Unsplash - edited)

Purported iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max price hikes to raise Apple's average selling price to envy-inducing new heights

A noted analyst has offered up some interesting information about what Apple’s pricing strategy could be like for the upcoming iPhone 14 series and how it will affect the company’s overall average selling price (ASP). It appears it may only be the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max that will witness price hikes.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Aug 2022 21:37
The Sacosding smartwatch has a 1.78-in AMOLED display. (Image source: AliExpress)

Sacosding smartwatch launches for US$50 as Apple Watch lookalike with AMOLED display

The Sacosding smartwatch is available globally via AliExpress for US$50. The wearable is similar in appearance to the Apple Watch, with a 1.74-in rectangular AMOLED display. According to the product listing, features of the gadget include heart rate and blood pressure monitors, Bluetooth calling functionality and NFC unlocking.
Polly Allcock, 10 Aug 2022 20:37
Gainbang claims that its K37 smartwatch has up to 40 days of life on a single charge. (Image source: Gainbang)

Gainbang K37 smartwatch arrives with built-in GPS and 40-day battery life

The Gainbang K37 smartwatch, an outdoor sports watch, is available globally via AliExpress. The company claims that the device has up to 40 days of battery life plus SpO2 and heart rate monitors. The gadget has a waterproof casing, allowing you to wear it while swimming, with the ability to track various sports and exercises.
Polly Allcock, 10 Aug 2022 20:31
The Oppo Watch 3 Pro will rival the Galaxy Watch5 Pro, but only in China for the time being. (Image source: @UniverseIce)

Oppo Watch 3 Pro: Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro competitor debuts in China with excellent claimed battery life and an AMOLED LTPO display

Oppo has introduced the Watch 3 Pro, a competitor to the Galaxy Watch5 Pro that has arrived only a few hours after Samsung presented its latest smartwatch. Equipped with a 1.91-inch AMOLED display, the Oppo Watch 3 Pro also has an LTPO backplane to minimise power consumption, along with power-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 and Apollo 4 Plus chipsets.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 17:25
The Oppo Watch 3 comes in two colours and starts at CNY 1,489 (~US$221) in China. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Watch 3 launches with Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 chipset and up to 4 days of battery life

Oppo has revealed the Watch 3, the cheaper option in the new Watch 3 series. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 and Apollo 4 Plus chipsets, the Oppo Watch 3 should provide up to 4 days of battery life from its 400 mAh battery. The Oppo Watch has a large AMOLED display too, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 17:21
The Oppo Band 2 has a 1.57-inch AMOLED display that peaks at 500 nits. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Band 2 presented with a large AMOLED display and NFC capabilities at a budget price

Today, Oppo introduced the successor to the Oppo Band, an affordable and versatile fitness tracker. Replacing it is the Oppo Band 2, a larger model with an AMOLED display and an NFC module, among other features. The Oppo Band 2 retains its predecessor's inexpensive price tag, too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 17:18
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is smaller than the Galaxy Z Flip3. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 announced: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, IPX8 waterproofing, and a 3700 mAh battery

Samsung has taken the wraps off its new Galaxy Z Flip4. The phone has a similar design to the Z Flip3 with a smaller outer display and a big inner foldable screen. Powered by the newest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, the Galaxy Z Flip4 has IPX8 waterproofing for protection against water damage.
Fawad Murtaza, 10 Aug 2022 16:36
The Galaxy A23e swaps the four rear-facing cameras of the Galaxy A23 for a single rear-facing sensor. (Image source: @OnLeaks & Pricebaba)

Samsung Galaxy A23e emulates Apple iPhone SE in leaked renders

It seems that Samsung is preparing to release a smartphone that could be mistaken for the Apple iPhone SE. With a comparatively small housing and a single rear-facing camera, the Galaxy A23e will be a no-nonsense smartphone that also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Reputedly, Samsung will sell the Galaxy A23e for less than €300 in the Eurozone too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 16:36
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 measures 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm when unfolded. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is official: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 12 GB of RAM, and up to 1 TB of UFS 3.1 storage

After months of relentless leaks, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is official with a design that has remained largely unchanged. The device is IPX8 certified, boasts the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and comes with 12 GB LPDDR5 memory with up to 1 TB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Fawad Murtaza, 10 Aug 2022 16:31
The new HaloLock mini. (Source: ESR)

ESR HaloLock mini combines a MagSafe-compatible iPhone-stand with a wireless power bank

ESR's latest iPhone accessory is a wireless power bank designed to 'stick' to the back of one of its compatible devices, even while it is in use, thanks to the OEM's in-house HaloLock system. Then again, the user can also put their 12- or 13-series down to watch something at an angle with the new mini power bank, and also charge something else using the gadget's USB type-C port.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2022 16:01
As with most Windows vulnerability fixes, CPU performance is affected to a certain degree. (Image Source: Lansweeper.com)

Windows 11 encryption standard discovered to damage data, fix affects CPU performance

Microsoft managed to issue a fix for the Windows 11 / Windows Server 2022 encryption vulnerability that makes use of the Vector Advanced Encryption Standard, but the patch is impacting CPU performance. Affected CPUs include Intel's 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th gen models, while AMD's affected models include Zen 3 and upcoming Zen 4 processors. Another fix that addresses the performance issues is expected to be available in a month.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Aug 2022 15:28
The Zenfone 9. (Source: PBKReviews via YouTube)

Asus Zenfone 9 repairability is put to the test in a new teardown video

The Zenfone 9 is the most compact new premium Android smartphone around. Therefore, that smaller footprint might make tearing it down and putting it back together more difficult. A recent YouTube repair-demo video tested this theory out in a new video, one in which the Asus flagship came in for some praise thanks to potentially important aspects of its internal design.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2022 15:18
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro now offers a proprietary Hi-Fi codec and longer runtimes. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro launched with proprietary Seamless Hi-Fi audio codec and IPX7 rating for €229

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Buds2 Pro at its Unpacked event today. The Galaxy Buds2 Pro features improved ANC over the Buds2 and comes with IPX7 protection and support for Samsung's proprietary Seamless Hi-Fi codec for 24-bit audio. The Buds2 Pro are also slated to offer improved battery runtimes and can better distinguish between noise and human voices.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Aug 2022 15:09
The LattePanda 3 Delta measures 125 x 78 x 16 mm. (Image source: LattePanda)

LattePanda 3 Delta released outside crowdfunding campaign as another Raspberry Pi alternative powered by an Intel x86 processor and 8 GB of RAM

LattePanda has finally decided to start selling the LattePanda 3 Delta outside Kickstarter. Introduced in November 2021, the LattePanda 3 Delta relies on an Intel Celeron N5105 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The single-board computer features two M.2 slots too, as well as numerous ports and support for various Linux and Windows distributions.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 15:07
The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 will retain its smaller sibling's 50 MP primary camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro teased with a 12.4-inch display as evidence of a Snapdragon 870 and 8 GB of RAM emerges

Xiaomi is preparing to release a new entry in the Pad 5 series. While the new Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro has a larger display and a revised display, it seems that Xiaomi could have equipped it with the same chipset as its predecessor. According to one leaker, the new Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro could be available globally within the next few months too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 15:04
The Xiaomi Mijia Partition Washing and Drying machine can wash loads up to 15 kg (~33 lbs) across two drums. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mijia Partition smart washing and drying machine can wash two loads at once

The Xiaomi Mijia Partition Washing and Drying machine will shortly launch in China. The machine has two drums, supporting loads up to 15 kg (~33 lbs) in total. The device has intelligent features, including automatic detergent dispensing and a smart drying cycle. You can control the machine via a touchscreen or the Mijia app.
Polly Allcock, 10 Aug 2022 15:03
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 now features sapphire crystal glass for both variants. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro launched with improved fitness and health tracking, sapphire crystal glass, and vastly improved battery life

Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro at the company's Unpacked Event today. Both the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro essentially share a common feature set and sport improved sensors, increased battery life, and sapphire crystal glass protection. The Watch5 Pro also comes with the ability to be used as an outdoors watch with enhanced GPS-based turn-by-turn and track-back navigation.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Aug 2022 15:00
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra will come in two colours, both with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipsets. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra to launch in eye-catching white variant with a 144 Hz and 1,250-nit display

Motorola has confirmed that it will be offering its next flagship candybar smartphone in more than just the 'Ink Rhyme Black' colourway it has shown to date. Additionally, the Edge 30 Ultra will be available in 'Clear Frost White', a slick-looking colour option that has a colour-contrasting camera housing. Motorola has confirmed more display specifications for the Edge 30 Ultra too, which will launch in China as the Moto X30 Pro.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 14:56
The Lenovo Legion Y70 will be available later this month in China. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion Y70 to launch on August 18 as company confirms more specifications

Lenovo has previewed the Legion Y70 ahead of the device's introduction next week. In the meantime, the company has confirmed countless specifications, including the device's battery, camera and display details.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 14:51
The BR100 appears to be as large as Nvidia's A100. (Image Source: EETrend)

New Chinese Biren BR100 GPGPU apparently beats Nvidia's Ampere A100

Biren showed that the BR100 GPGPU is slightly faster than Nvidia's Ampere A100 thanks to advanced specs like 7 nm 2.5D CoWoS packaging from TSMC, 64 GB HBM2e RAM and PCIe 5.0 / CXL interfaces. There is also a BR104 version with only half the compute power, 32 GB of RAM and TDP limited to 300 W.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Aug 2022 14:46
The RealPower PB-10000 Solar has a 10 W wireless charging pad. (Image source: RealPower)

RealPower PB-10000 Solar wireless charging power bank launches with 37 Wh battery and LED lamp

The RealPower PB-10000 Solar power bank has been launched in Germany. The portable gadget is equipped with a 37 Wh battery pack, allowing you to charge smartphones and laptops on the go. Outputs on the device include USB-A and USB-C ports and a 10 W wireless charging pad. A 0.8 W solar panel recharges the power bank, which you can also charge via USB-C.
Polly Allcock, 10 Aug 2022 13:45
The LG TONE Free T90 earbuds can be recharged wirelessly via the Qi standard. (Image source: LG)

LG TONE Free T90, TONE Free Fit TF7 and TONE Free Fit TF8 unveiled with 3D audio, ANC and UV disinfection functionality

LG has released new TWS earbuds under its TONE Free series. Sold as the TONE Free T90, TONE Free Fit TF7 and TONE Free Fit TF8, the trio feature exciting features, including a charging case with a built-in UV light to disinfect the earbuds as they recharge. The TONE Free T90 are the world's first earbuds with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Head tracking, too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 12:58
The Moto Tab G62 will be available in a two-tone finish. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto Tab G62 launch date confirmed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, LTE and 2K display

Motorola is on the verge of launching a new tablet, seemingly a mid-range option. Already confirmed as the Moto Tab G62, the tablet will rely on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, which will power a 10.6-inch and 2K display, as well as providing LTE connectivity. The Moto Tab G62 should achieve decent runtimes too, thanks to its 7,700 mAh battery.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 12:52
The Razr 2022 price saga unfolds. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Razr 2022 pricing is revealed a day in advance of the flagship-grade foldable's launch

Samsung is on track to launch its latest top-end foldable devices during the major Unpacked event of today (August 10, 2022). That may be why Motorola has chosen to go ahead and unveil a crucial detail on its potential contender the Moto Razr 2022. Considering the new clamshell's specs, the starting price in question has the potential to blow its Flip4 rival out of the water.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2022 12:30
The HOVSCO HovBeta e-bike can reach speeds up to 28 mph (~45 kph). (Image source: HOVSCO)

HOVSCO HovBeta e-bike arrives with a 60-mile range and detachable battery torch

The HOVSCO HovBeta e-bike is now available to pre-order in the US. The bicycle has a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph) and can assist you at speeds up to 20 mph (~32 mph). A detachable battery provides a range of 60 miles (~100 km) and doubles as a torch. Plus, the bike comes with a smartphone app, built-in LCD and USB charging port.
Polly Allcock, 10 Aug 2022 12:27
The Schwinn Mendocino vintage-style electric bike has a 45 miles (~72 km) range. (Image source: Schwinn)

Schwinn Mendocino electric bike launches with rear-mounted 313 Wh battery

Schwinn has launched the Mendocino, a vintage-style electric bike with a step-through frame. The bicycle can assist you at speeds up to 20 mph (~32 mph) and the battery, mounted beneath the rear rack, provides a 45-mile (~72 km) range. The commuter e-bike can support loads up to 300 lbs (~136 kg), with 55 lbs (~25 kg) permitted on the rear rack.
Polly Allcock, 10 Aug 2022 11:44
The Redmi K50 Extreme Edition could be another Chinese exclusive for Xiaomi. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Extreme Edition: Specifications, design and launch date revealed as Geekbench listing surfaces

Specifications, design and the launch date of the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition have already been confirmed. Equipped with a 108 MP primary camera, the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition will also have a 1.5K display. A Geekbench listing has shown that the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition will make good use of its Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 11:35
The Enduro 2 contains Garmin's Elevate v4 heart rate sensor, among other features. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Enduro 2: Flagship smartwatch introduced with excellent battery life and bags of features

Garmin has unveiled a successor to its Enduro smartwatch series. Sold as the Enduro 2, the smartwatch has a large display and all the features that endurance athletes could need. Available for US$1,099.99, the Enduro 2 is already orderable in multiple markets, not just the US.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 11:24
Vivaldi 5.4 now available for desktop users (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

Vivaldi 5.4 now available with custom rocker gestures and multiple other improvements

Although the update for the mobile version is still at least a few days away, Vivaldi 5.4 for desktop users is now available with custom rocker gestures, the ability to turn off sound in web panels, as well as multiple under-the-hood optimizations for Vivaldi Mail, Calendar, and Feed Reader.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2022 10:58
Galaxy S22 series owners can already try out One UI 5 in some countries. (Image source: Samsung)

One UI 5: Samsung announces the biggest changes with its Android 13 update

Samsung has commented on many of the changes it has made to One UI, shortly after releasing the first One UI 5 beta build for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra. Based on Android 13, One UI 5 should reach millions of Samsung smartphones and tablets in a few months, including the forthcoming Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2022 10:15
New information about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 4080 has emerged online (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 and GeForce RTX 4070 could consume lesser power than initially anticipated

A new leak suggests that the GeForce RTX 4080 will consume around 320 Watts of power and the GeForce RTX 4070 285 Watts. The latter is said to have a base clock of 2,310 MHz and a boost clock of 2,610 MHz.
Anil Ganti, 10 Aug 2022 10:00
Acer Nitro 5 AN715 in review: Good performance, but too loud!

Acer Nitro 5 AN715 in review: Good performance, but too loud!

We put the Acer Nitro 5 AN715 with its Intel Alder Lake CPU and a dedicated GeForce RTX graphics card to the test. The performance is good, but the manufacturer needs to do something about the noise levels!
Sebastian Bade, 10 Aug 2022 08:45
Flagship AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs to cost more than previously rumored. (Image Source: AMD)

New packaging and a bigger price tag: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and the Ryzen 9 7900X to cost more than US$799 and US$549 respectively

Thanks to a flood of leaks, we know almost everything there is to know about the Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” CPUs. This time, we get to look at the alleged retail box for the Ryzen 9 7000 SKUs. Furthermore, we also get some pricing details about AMD’s upcoming Zen 4 processors.
Fawad Murtaza, 10 Aug 2022 08:31
Amazon has a noteworthy deal for the well-perfoming Sony Bravia X90K 4K HDR TV with a native 120Hz panel (Image: Sony)

Deal | Sought-after Sony Bravia X90K 4K HDR TV with native 120Hz receives biggest discount yet on Amazon

The large 65-inch variant of the Sony X90K is now on sale with an enticing US$301 discount at Amazon, which brings the 120Hz 4K HDR TV from the current 2022 Bravia lineup down to its lowest price yet.
Enrico Frahn, 10 Aug 2022 02:46
The Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T have faced off in a rather unusual competiton (Image: Tesla Raj)

Entertaining video shows tug of war between the Rivian R1T and the Ford F-150 Lightning

The rather amusing experiment involving the two heavyweights in the electric pickup truck segment has a clear winner, who obviously benefited from grippy off-road tires that were well-suited for the slippery grass on which the tug of war took place.
Enrico Frahn, 10 Aug 2022 00:49
Garmin software Beta Version 22.83 is now available for Fēnix 6 and MARQ smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fēnix 6 and MARQ smartwatches receive Beta v22.83 update with Wi-Fi sync fix

Garmin has released Beta Version 22.83 for Fēnix 6 and MARQ smartwatches on the Beta Program. The new software includes various bug fixes, for flaws such as UI issues and detection problems. A fault which occasionally prevented the wearables from syncing via Wi-Fi has also been remedied.
Polly Allcock, 09 Aug 2022 23:04
HiBy RS2 digital audio player (Source: HiBy)

HiBy launches the RS2 digital audio player

The new RS2 is HiBy's second digital audio player that uses the Darwin audio architecture and can be pre-ordered for US$479. It supports up to 4 TB of storage via two card slots, 3.5 / 4.4 mm dual headphone output, PCM 384 kHz/DSD 256 audio, as well as up to 10 hours of play time and 40 days standby.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2022 21:19
Intel Core i9-13900K is reportedly a multi-core behemoth. (Source: Intel)

Intel Core i9-13900K demolishes the Ryzen 9 5950X with an up to 67% lead in multi-core Cinebench test but there is a huge power cost

According to a slew of leaked benchmarks, Intel’s 13th gen “Raptor Lake” processors are shaping up to be worthy upgrades over their predecessors. Now, we have a new set of Cinebench R23 test runs showing the performance of the Core i9-13900K in the absence of any power constraints.
Fawad Murtaza, 09 Aug 2022 20:36
Everyone already knows the Ace Pro will look like this. (Source: OnePlus)

Update | OnePlus Ace Pro is China's latest 150W SUPERVOOC charging smartphone

OnePlus is one of the handful of OEMs obliged to postpone the launch of a new smartphone in China recently. However, the Ace Pro's rescheduled debut event has now concluded. It is effectively identical to the 10T, although its Android 12 skin is called ColorOS rather than OxygenOS.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2022 20:10
The battery percentage has finally returned to the status bar in iOS with iOS 16 Beta 5. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple iPhone finally receives battery percentage counter within the status bar in iOS 16 Beta 5

Apple has just released the fifth beta version of iOS 16, likely one of the last beta builds before the release of the iPhone 14 series next month. Also due for distribution to millions of iPhones in September, iOS 16 brings back one of the most missed features from older iPhones before Apple adopted notched displays.
Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2022 17:44
Android smartphones will soon receive updated Bedtime mode features courtesy of the Digital Wellbeing app. (Image source: Google)

Google adds new features for improved sleep with wallpaper dimming in Android 13

Google has revised its Bedtime mode functionality as part of its upcoming Android 13 update. The improved Bedtime mode adds practical features that should make Android smartphones more pleasant to use at night. Rolling out in a new version of Digital Wellbeing, the new features include wallpaper dimming, among other things.
Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2022 17:38
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 24 retails for CNY 6,199 (~US$918) in China. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo presents Xiaoxin Pro 24 with a 2.5K and 100 Hz display powered by the Intel Core i5-12500H and DDR5 RAM

The Xiaoxin Pro 24 is an all-in-one desktop PC powered by the Intel Core i5-12500H, DDR5 RAM and a PCIe SSD. According to Lenovo, the Xiaoxin Pro 24 outputs at 2.5K and 100 Hz across its 23.8-inch display, which it complements with numerous ports. The Xiaoxin Pro 24 only comes in one configuration, which costs CNY 6,199 (~US$918).
Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2022 17:32
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-55-738R (Source: Acer)

84% Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3060 in review: Fast gaming laptop with the latest Intel Alder Lake CPU

Fast, but loud! Acer's Nitro 5 series is known for its affordable gaming machines. The latest Alder Lake CPU and a fast GeForce RTX 3060 aim to put this particular model on solid footing. However, there is a lot of criticism in terms of noise. More details can be found in the following review.
Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 3.1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 09 Aug 2022 16:34
Too bad Meta is now charging a pretty penny for its two-year-old headset. 10,000 pennies more to be exact...(Image source: Unsplash)

Meta Quest v43 beta: 3 surprising features offer next-gen Quest hints

Meta Quest beta version 43 is rolling out to members of Meta’s Public Test Channel or PTC, and a number of testers who opted in are already discovering features that offer a clearer idea of what to expect from Meta’s next-gen VR headset. Take a look at what’s new in v43 before it’s released to the public later next month.
Brahm Shank, 09 Aug 2022 16:21
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