Tesla has now priced the base Model Y Long Range and Model Y Performance, as well as the Model 3 Long Range models with the Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum batteries at US$59,990, US$64,990, and US$51,990, which is a $1000 hike compared to just the other day. The culprit is the exorbitant rise of nickel prices.

OnePlus has had a new smartphone approved for sale in China. This new leak, courtesy of the 3C authority, shows that it is the one teased earlier as the first to launch with 150 watt (W) SuperVOOC charging. This new cutting-edge tech is slated to fill the handset's 4,500mAh battery in just 5 minutes.

Recently, the top-end Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra proved a "disappointment" on appearing in a YouTube drop test. Now, its smallest S22 sibling has joined it on the same vlogger's channel. Can a newly-bought unit of this compact flagship hold up any better to the same destructive treatment?

Nothing is a new tech company that often backs itself to have the potential to bring uniquely-designed hardware to market. Now, a design blog has taken this "ethos" into account in publishing a new set of high-quality images that outline how it imagines the OEM's first-gen smartphone is going to look. It has indeed gotten creative in areas such as the putative device's biometrics and rear cameras.

An astonishing Apple M3 and Mac computer roadmap has been shared by a known leaker. The roadmap covers the rest of 2022 up to the start of 2024 and includes details about M3 chip prototypes, M2 MacBook Pro laptops, new format MacBook Air and MacBook Pro devices, and even a price tag for the 2022 MacBook Air.

A refreshed Lenovo Legion 7i gaming notebook has turned up on a retailer site sporting big-budget specs for an unsurprisingly high price. The 2022 Legion 7i retains its predecessor's 16-inch form while updating the CPU and GPU components, bringing in Intel’s 12th Gen Core i9-12900HX processor and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop chip.

The Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) could finally be close to a European launch. A Google search for the G7 device reveals Dexcom had already prepared a CE Mark-approved landing page for the successor to the G6. Approval in the US from the FDA seems likely after a recent Dexcom G7 clinical study yielded promising results.

Oculus has revealed a new feature that will allow users to sync their Oculus Move fitness data with Android and iOS devices, including the Apple Watch. The tool will enable you to view your VR and real-world workout statistics in the same place.

Two developers have successfully installed Windows 11 on the Microsoft Surface Duo. The smartphone achieves acceptable performance with its Snapdragon 855 chipset, although not all features are currently supported. Still, it is now possible to dual-boot Android and Windows on a Microsoft Surface device.

Valve has shared most of the drivers necessary to run Windows 10 on a Steam Deck. Additionally, the company has confirmed that Windows 11 and dual-boot support are also in the pipeline, but neither officially work at present.

A software update is being rolled out for Huawei's GT 2 and GT 2e smartwatches. The update includes several new features for the gadgets, including tools to monitor your health and to help you to optimize your workouts.

Xiaomi has developed another version of the Redmi Note 11S, a 5G model that borrows heavily from the POCO M4 Pro 5G. The Redmi Note 11S 5G will be available in multiple memory configurations, plus single-SIM and dual-SIM variants.

Reports a while ago claimed Samsung was set to launch new Galaxy Buds later this year. It appears now that the Buds in question are the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 which will debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 at Unpacked in August.

QD Display is one of Samsung's latest technologies that is starting to become available in the form of Dell's new Alienware AW3423DW 34-inch monitor, rated for ultra-low response times and high refresh rates. Now, SGS has endorsed these specs by conferring its Pro Gaming Verified certification on hardware with this new panel component.

The latest results of AMD's research in the domain of next-generation image upscaling technology for games will be presented at this year's GDC event. Is Team Red including dedicated hardware for image upscaling functions in the upcoming RDNA3 GPUs?

Xiaomi may not be that far away from unveiling the POCO F4 and POCO F4 Pro, global versions of the Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro+. Seemingly, the FCC has confirmed that the former will launch with MIUI 13 and a 4,400 mAh battery, while the POCO F4 Pro will be a 5G-capable smartphone.

Rockley Photonics has partnered with Medtronic, a medical device company. Rockley and Medtronic will collaborate in bringing the Bioptx biomarker sensing platform to market, which takes the form of a wrist-based device. The Bioptx biomarker sensing platform can measure core body temperature, hydration levels and blood pressure non-invasively, among other capabilities.

The next gen AI applications require computing power that cannot be provided by traditional hardware. In order to solve this problem, Luminous Computing is building a supercomputer based on silicon photonics and optical pathways that can increase bandwidth and power efficiency orders of magnitude beyond what is offered by current solutions.

Sabrent has announced a new Thunderbolt 3 docking station aimed at content creators and power users that not only provides a host of connectivity options but also comes replete with two RAID-able NVMe SSDs up to a total of 16 TB capacity. The Sabrent DS-SKRT-D16TB dock is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers.

ASUS has launched the PN63-S1, another mini-PC by the company. The PN63-S1 features up to 35 W processors and can power three 4K displays, among other features. The PN63-S1 comes with a choice of six processors, including the Core i7-11370H.

Honor has introduced the X8, a new mid-range smartphone based on the Snapdragon 680. The Honor X8 also has a 64 MP quad camera, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and runs Magic UI 4.2 based on Android 11. A 4,000 mAh battery is onboard too, as is a 1080p display that measures 6.7-inches across.

Redmi launched a special Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1-themed edition of its K50 Gaming phone alongside its vanilla counterpart in China recently. The Xiaomi subsidiary has released the phone with a 120W power brick in the box, rated to run on advanced gallium nitride (GaN) technology provided by the OEM's industry partner Navitas.

Xiaomi has started teasing the Redmi 10 series through its Redmi India Twitter channel. Nigerian retailers have already started selling the Redmi 10C though, albeit with conflicting specifications. Reputedly, the Redmi 10C could cost as little as €150 in Europe too.

Apple products are known for giving off an air of sophistication that no other tech company has really managed to match. That being said, nothing is immune to criticism - and there is plenty of it to go around following the March 2022 Peek Performance event.

The Xperia Ace 3 has leaked, courtesy of OnLeaks. The compact handset is just 139.7 mm tall and has a basic set-up, including a single rear-facing camera. The Xperia Ace 3 could be another Japanese exclusive, though.

HTC's VIVE is at SXSW 2022 to introduce its latest initiatives and projects in its main space, virtual reality (VR). This includes the announcement of its new metaverse platform for concerts, BEATDAY, to launch via the new Focus 3 headset. VIVE will also outline how it sees its VR tech fitting into other industries such as healthcare and smart-car UX going forward.

Mijia, Xiaomi’s smart home brand, has unveiled the Curtain Companion, a smart adapter for your soft furnishings. The device has timed modes and can use a light sensor to adjust the amount of natural light in your room automatically.

Rivian just pulled a Tesla as its CEO announced in an earnings call that the EV truck maker will be switching its standard-range fleet vehicles to the cheaper and more available LFP batteries this year. Using iron instead of the rarer nickel or cobalt, these batteries are also the ones Tesla installs in its standard-range Model 3 or Model Y now.

Xiaomi continues to reveal more details about the Redmi K50 series ahead of its March 17 hardware launch event. It seems that Xiaomi will launch more than one smartphone this time, all running Android 12 and with up to 12 GB of RAM. Xiaomi's new Redmi K50 smartphones will feature a nano-microcrystalline-based back panel too.

According to new reports, Apple is already developing a successor to the new M1 Ultra. Currently referred to simply as the M2 Ultra, the SoC could offer even more CPU cores than the M1 Ultra. Contrary to previous reports, the MacBook Air may launch with the Apple M2, while the next MacBook Pro 13 may get a new name.

Yamaha has unveiled the NEO's, the company's first electric scooter to launch in Europe. The vehicle has a 2.3 kW motor and can travel up to 24 miles (38.5 km) between charges.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against HBO, claiming that it shared customers' data with Facebook without their consent. According to the law firm, viewing history information has been shared with the social network, violating federal law.

Ducati has unveiled the Futa, its first pedal-assisted electric road bike. The bicycle comes with a 250 W motor with five power assistance levels. A limited-edition version is also available, which comes with a Garmin Edge Explore GPS bicycle computer.

According to new rumours, Apple continues to develop a true next-generation Mac mini, rather than building on the Mac Studio. Supposedly, Apple will release the Mac mini with an Apple M2 SoC, along with the powerful Apple M2 Pro. Both versions should ship with a redesigned chassis too.

Leaks from typically reliable quarters claim the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will feature 48 MP main cameras. A Chinese leaker, It's Fat, has a differing opinion, though, and touts the iPhone 14 Pro to land with a familiar 12 MP sensor.

The 15.6-inch laptop is an excellent all-rounder for multimedia, school, and even light gaming so long as you aren't looking for the most accurate colors or brightest display.

In response to harsh official sanctions and suspended sales by numerous tech companies, the legalization of pirated software is intended to support the beleaguered Russian economy, but it would also affect countless video games published by the likes of EA and Activision Blizzard.

In addition to saving a considerable amount of propane gas in the relatively cold weather in the US state of Colorado, the ingenious heating system built around the Bitmain Antminer S9 also mines a few fractions of a bitcoin every day.

You can get the regular Surface Laptop with Intel or AMD processors, but Microsoft equips the new high-end device Surface Laptop Studio with old Tiger Lake quad-core CPUs, which are hardly competitive anymore. The manufacturer saved money in other respects as well.

A potent Intel Core i9-12900HX and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Lenovo laptop has been spotted on Geekbench producing predictably impressive results. The i9-12900HX Alder Lake part has 16 cores and 24 threads and hit a peak rate of 4,888 MHz. It’s likely that the unnamed device was a 2022 Legion 7i gaming notebook being put through its paces.

The Ukrainian government is planning to transport data and servers to a European country if the threat of Russian forces getting access to sensitive government documents is unavoidable. However, the question of how the country will do that remains unanswered.

The Blade 100W is the latest power bank from Baseus. It is markedly light and thin for its category, yet is rated to charge devices such as MacBook Pros at their full rate on the go. It also drops to 65W for certain other laptops, or into a "low current mode" for smaller objects such as wireless earbuds or peripherals.

Banana Pi has showcased a new computer-on-a-module (COM) based on the Rockchip RK3588. The COM mimics the Raspberry Pi Compute Module and requires a carrier board for ports. The new board can be configured with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It also supports Android 12 and Linux distributions.

ECS has started selling the Liva Z3, one of two mini-PCs that the company announced last year. The Liva Z3 comes with Intel Jasper Lake processors, all 6 W parts that have up to 4 cores and 4 threads. The Liva Z3 starts at US$195 with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.

Alldocube has released the iWork GT, a convertible device with a 10.95-inch display in the style of the iPad Pro 11. The iWork GT features a 1200p display, a choice of Intel Tiger Lake processors and is available with a copycat Magic Keyboard.

The foldable and slidable screen can double its size and, through a special magnetic mechanism, it allows two users to play multiplayer games on a single device, essentially fusing two Z Flip models against each other.

Realme has launched the TechLife Watch S100 alongside its new 9 5G and 5G SE smartphones today (March 10, 2022). It appears to be a new version of an existing smartwatch from this OEM, with a potentially crucial upgrade in the form of a user body-temperature tracker. Its estimated battery life is also improved over its apparent predecessor.

Realme has just launched the latest members of its 9 series of mid-range smartphones. They consist of the 5G-enabled vanilla model and its SE variant. In this case, the acronym refers to the fact that it has the better refresh (and charging) rate of the two. They both also have different processors, albeit similar specs otherwise.