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The Wemax Go runs at 960 x 540 pixels and can create up to 100-inch images. (Image source: Wemax)

Wemax Go: The world's thinnest ALPD projector will soon be available for under US$300

The Wemax Go will soon be available at a discounted price, bringing it below its Indiegogo launch price. The Wemax Go combines a 540p resolution with a 500:1 contrast ratio and 300 ANSI Lumens of peak brightness.
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2022 00:25
Bang & Olufsen has released a version of the Beoplay Portal for PC, PlayStation and Switch gamers. (Image source: Bang & Olufsen)

Bang & Olufsen announces new Beoplay Portal for PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch

Bang & Olufsen has unveiled a new version of the Beoplay Portal, its flagship headphones for gamers. Not only does the new model feature PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch compatibility, it also contains better battery life, among other changes.
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2022 00:17
The NBA75 Ivory edition is functionally the same as the regular PowerBeats Pro. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unveils PowerBeats Pro NBA75 Ivory edition for the NBA's 75th anniversary

Apple has launched an NBA75 Ivory edition of the PowerBeats Pro. As its name suggests, the special edition model commemorates the competition's 75th anniversary.
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2022 00:10
Intel's 12th Gen Alder Lake series of processors has left a big impression on synthetic benchmark charts. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Ryzen 7000 left with a mountain to climb as Intel Alder Lake occupies top 10 places in PassMark single-thread chart while AMD languishes outside top 25

Intel Alder Lake chips now occupy all top 10 positions in the current PassMark CPU Mark single-thread performance chart for high-end desktop processors. The highest-ranked AMD chip is the Ryzen 9 5950X in a lowly 26th place. Hopes are high for Ryzen 7000 “Raphael”, but there is a steep mountain to climb to topple the Intel Core i9-12900 family.
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2022 23:59
The Xiaomi 11T Pro launched last year with a Snapdragon 888 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi 11T Pro receives Android 12 and MIUI 13 globally

Xiaomi has released V13.0.1.0.SKDMIXM to the Xiaomi 11T Pro, the device's first MIUI 13 build globally. Also packing Android 12, V13.0.1.0.SKDMIXM is available to Mi Pilot testers, a program that remains open to join.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 23:53
Android 13 should land on Xiaomi smartphones from late 2022 onwards. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 13 update list outlines dozens of Xiaomi, POCO and Redmi smartphones due for upcoming OS upgrade

Xiaomi may be busy updating smartphones to Android 12, but Xiaomiui is already thinking about Android 13. Purportedly, dozens of Xiaomi, POCO and Redmi smartphones will receive Android 13, including the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 11 series.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 23:39
Many of the discovered retro Nintendo and Sega games are still factory sealed and therefore in mint condition (Image: THISISGAMEROOM)

Reseller finds hundreds of vintage Nintendo and Sega games worth a small fortune in Nebraska storage facility

The incredibly valuable haul of retro games for example includes a rare factory-sealed copy of Chrono Trigger for the legendary Super Nintendo console, which alone could be worth more than US$2,400.
Enrico Frahn, 18 Feb 2022 23:35
Viable 3D-printed liver organoids pave the way for custom drug testing and toxin damage regeneration

Viable 3D-printed liver organoids pave the way for custom drug testing and toxin damage regeneration

University of Utrecht researchers have managed to hone their 3D-bioprinting method enough to achieve the creation of functional liver-mimicking units that can detoxify impurities like the human organ. By using volumetric bioprinting via light sources, the scientists kept the liver organoids alive and intend to use the method for studying new drugs or regenerative medicine of damaged livers.
Daniel Zlatev, 18 Feb 2022 21:05
Amazon has a deal on the relatively new Intel Core i7-12700K and sells the fast Alder Lake CPU for just US$338 (Image: Intel)

Deal: Intel's powerful Core i7-12700K Alder Lake CPU hits lowest price ever on Amazon

The e-commerce behemoth from Seattle offers the Core i7-12700K, one of Intel's quickest Alder Lake desktop processors, at its lowest price to date with a considerable discount compared to its regular list price of US$409.
Enrico Frahn, 18 Feb 2022 21:03
The S22 Ultra before its drop-test ordeal. (Source: PBKreviews)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra "disappoints" in a gruelling drop-test video

Samsung has debuted Gorilla Glass Victus Plus in its flagship Galaxy S22 line, asserting that this latest form of Corning protection for smartphones offers extra durability over its predecessor. However, a new YouTube post might cast some doubt on those claims, and may establish that a case and screen protector are advisable purchases for those who have pre-ordered the series' top-end Ultra variant.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2022 19:20
AMD has released Adrenaline 22.22.2 driver update with a promise of up to 24% performance gain. (Image source: AMD)

AMD promises up to a whopping 24% performance increase in some games with the latest Adrenaline driver update

AMD has released the Adrenaline 22.22.2 driver update, promising up to a 24% performance increase in select games on some of the company's mobile CPUs and GPUs. The company achieved the gains by optimizing its Smart Access Memory (SAM) feature.
Fawad Murtaza, 18 Feb 2022 19:18
The Z40 Pro's pre-launch design teaser. (Source: Nubia via Weibo)

The Nubia Z40 Pro's looks and color options are revealed alongside the flagship phone's launch date

Nubia has announced a date on which its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship Android phone, the Z40 Pro, will make its debut. Ahead of this event, however, the OEM has seen fit to reveal this device's design and colorways in advance. Therefore, it is now clear the premium handset will stand out with a new kind of camera hump that puts its apparently groundbreaking main lens front and center.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2022 18:49
The Moto G22(?). Source: Evan Blass

New "Motorola Moto G22" leaks suggest a potentially interesting upcoming smartphone for under US$230

A new leak asserts that Motorola will update the Moto G series of smartphones with an affordable new variant soon. Should this rumor prove accurate, it may indicate what the OEM will offer for just over US$200 in 2022. This price might get you a 90Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery, a new 4G/LTE MediaTek processor - and even a microSD card slot.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2022 18:06
Intel has ambitious plans between now and 2025. (Image source: Intel)

Intel unveils CPU roadmap for Raptor Lake, Meteor Lake, Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake architectures

Intel has published its first CPU roadmap in years, having recently presented Alder Lake-P processors. Apparently, we can expect Intel to deliver four new architectures between now and 2025, starting with Raptor Lake, which has 24 cores and 32 threads.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 17:37
The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is available in China in multiple styles. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi sells at least 70,000 Redmi K50 Gaming Edition handsets in a minute during first flash sale

It appears that Xiaomi has impressed its fans with the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, its latest gaming smartphone. Purportedly, Xiaomi sold anywhere from 70,000 to 85,000 units within one minute of trading. The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is expected to launch globally as the POCO F4 GT.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 17:33
Ukraine legalizes Bitcoin on second attempt in five months (Source: Crypto Currency News)

Ukraine legalizes Bitcoin and other virtual assets

Yesterday, Ukraine legislators voted in favor of legalizing cryptocurrencies. The goal of this move is to reduce corruption risks and to prevent fraud. This is the second attempt in five months, as the early October bill that had a similar goal was vetoed by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Feb 2022 17:07
Intel is consolidating its presence in Israel. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel is expanding production capacity by acquiring Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor for US$5.4 billion

Intel is among the U.S. companies that believes Israel could be the next major semiconductor hub and is now growing its presence in the region with the acquisition of Tower Semiconductor. The move also helps Intel increase the production capacity as related to the IFS initiative.
Bogdan Solca, 18 Feb 2022 16:19
Gaming on a Surface Laptop Studio and an Xbox Series controller. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Gaming upgrades abound, including an HDR calibration app and VRR in windowed mode

Microsoft has announced several new gaming features for Windows 11, such as improved HDR options. Additionally, the company has introduced VRR for games running in windowed mode, among other changes.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 16:18
Samsung will use MWC 2022 to unveil new Galaxy Book laptops. (Image source: Samsung)

MWC 2022: Samsung confirms the launch of next-generation Galaxy Book laptops with Intel Alder Lake processors

We are still are over a week away from MWC 2022, but Samsung has teased what it plans to showcase at this year's event. As leaks have already shown, Samsung is preparing to release Intel Alder Lake-P powered Galaxy Book laptops, such as the Core i7-1260P.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 16:13
The Motorola Frontier has a huge camera housing. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Motorola Frontier: New high resolution renders of upcoming camera monster leak

Evan Blass has leaked new renders of the Motorola Frontier, the company's first smartphone with a 200 MP camera. The Frontier may not launch until the summer, but Blass has shown what to expect from Motorola's chunky flagship smartphone.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 16:04
HP's ZBook Fury 17 G8 wastes potential

HP's ZBook Fury 17 G8 wastes potential

Mobile workstations are primarily supposed to be reliable companions for professional users and offer a lot of performance at the same time. The ZBook Fury 17 G8 basically meets these criteria, but we think HP wastes a lot of potential in terms of GPU performance.
Andreas Osthoff, 18 Feb 2022 14:42
Steam has now removed mods by Chaos that contained potential malware and Bitcoin miners. (Image Source: Epic Games Store)

Potential malware-ridden, Bitcoin mining Cities: Skylines mods removed by Steam

Steam has now removed suspicious mods of the popular game Cities: Skylines after users complained of performance regressions upon installing a redesigned Harmony mod. Turns out that the redesigned mod was created by a notorious developer named Chaos, who put users' computers at serious risk of getting infected by trojans, keyloggers, and Bitcoin miners.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Feb 2022 14:29
Nintendo Switch Sports may support AMD FSR image upscaling. (Image Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch Sports to support AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution on the Switch's Nvidia Tegra X1 SoC

The soon-to-launch Nintendo Switch Sports game will likely feature AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) image upscaling when the Switch is connected to a 1080p display. Evidence for this was found in the EULA of the Switch Sports game that is slated to launch in the coming weeks.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Feb 2022 13:25
Xiaomi 12 Pro review - Powerful premium smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen. 1

88% Xiaomi 12 Pro review - Powerful premium smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen. 1

Upgraded. The Xiaomi 12 Pro not only comes with a new design, but also an entirely revamped camera setup with three highly capable 50-MP sensors. Additionally, there are a lot of modern high-end features. In this review we will explore why there is still room for improvements.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Adreno 730, 6.73", 204 g
Daniel Schmidt, 18 Feb 2022 13:07
Intel Core i7-11600H Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Intel Core i7-11600H Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Tiger Lake H45 x86 6 cores @ 2900 - 4600 MHz 10nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7-11600H processor
Windows 11 Pro will soon require Microsoft account sign-in during setup. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Future Windows 11 Pro releases will annoyingly mandate Microsoft account login during Setup

Microsoft confirmed that upcoming Windows 11 Pro releases will require signing-in with a Microsoft account if the device is being setup for personal use — a requirement that only applied to Windows 11 Home editions so far. Mandating Microsoft account logins for even accessing basic OS functionality can be frustrating for those who perform frequent maintenance and installations without an internet connection.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Feb 2022 11:17
The Mi Mix 5 could be among the first phones to offer 150 W fast charging. (Image Source: Let'sGoDigital)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 5 tipped to offer 150 W fast charging, Leica co-branding on the cards for the 50 MP Sony IMX707 triple-camera

Xiaomi could be equipping its upcoming Mi Mix 5 flagship with a 150 W fast charging solution that can potentially charge the device from 0 to 100% in just about 15 minutes. It is also being speculated that Xiaomi could partner with Leica to offer improved imaging experiences on the 50 MP IMX707 triple-camera setup.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Feb 2022 09:33
Razer Blade 14 becomes first 14-inch laptop with a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti option, retails for a whopping $3500 USD (Source: Razer)

Razer Blade 14 becomes first 14-inch laptop with Ryzen 9 6900HX and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti options, retails for a whopping $3500 USD

Razer is now accepting orders for its refreshed Blade 14 equipped with AMD's latest Zen 3+ Ryzen 6900HX CPU, DDR5 RAM, and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or 3080 Ti graphics. Prices range from $2000 up to $3500 USD with shipments expected to begin on March 17.
Allen Ngo, 18 Feb 2022 05:00
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The leftist Twitch personality HasanAbi recently livestreamed his purchase of a brand-new 2022 Porsche Taycan (Image: HasanAbi)

Famous leftist Twitch streamer angers fans by buying a US$200,000 Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Some fans argue that buying a luxury electric car does not align with the anti-capitalist and socialist views of the popular political commentator HasanAbi, while some even call the successful Twitch streamer a hypocrite. However, the Porsche Taycan is not his first extravagant purchase that has caused some controversy.
Enrico Frahn, 18 Feb 2022 00:05
OPPO's new launch poster. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO hints it is bringing its first-gen Pad, a watch and more to MWC 2022

OPPO's latest Find X5 poster contains a launch date for the upcoming flagship series, and that's not all. It shows one of the smartphones in an arrangement of a number of other devices. One might be the OEM's first-gen tablet, whereas the others are wearables that could be of the OPPO Watch and Enco X lines.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2022 23:48
3rd-gen EPYC is virtually available now. (Source: AMD)

Amazon releases its latest virtual cloud servers based on third-gen EPYC processors

The latest, cloud-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) are based on AMD's server-grade silicon and is rated to run even the high-performance computing (HPC) necessary for scientific research on a cloud. The company asserts that its latest and Milan-enhanced instances, or virtual servers, can deliver improved cost-effectiveness, high bandwidth and the use of up to 192 virtual processors, to its customers.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2022 23:10
The GraphWear non-invasive CGM should offer pain-free and needle-free method of diabetes management. (Image source: MedTech Innovator/GraphWear)

Encouraging GraphWear needle-free continuous glucose monitoring wearable project attracts big hitters from Dexcom and Fitbit

The GraphWear company has introduced two new key players into its project for creating a “no-needle, no-blood” platform that will be used for a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The latest personnel additions bring experience from both Dexcom and Fitbit, offering a boost to the GraphWear wearable project.
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2022 22:57
The 2022 Apple Mac mini could come in a range of attractive pastel colors. (Image source: ZONEofTECH - edited)

Apple Mac mini gets snazzy multi-colored makeover for 2022 in fan-made concept renderings

The diminutive and deceptively powerful Apple Mac mini has been given a lick of paint in a new artistic concept rendering. The device design in the image is based on leaks concerning the 2022 Mac mini, which is expected to sport a slimmer profile. A Mac mini Pro model may be released featuring Apple M1 Pro or M1 Max chips.
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2022 21:01
BMAX X14 Pro laptop review: Attractive with AMD Ryzen 5 for under $500 USD

76% BMAX X14 Pro laptop review: Attractive with AMD Ryzen 5 for under $500 USD

Be best with BMax. $500 USD isn't a lot for a laptop these days unless if you're willing to settle for cheap designs and slower Celeron-level performance. The BMax X14 Pro bucks the trend with its sleek profile and reasonably fast AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, but it's not without its own unique drawbacks as well.
AMD Ryzen 5 3450U, Vega 8, 14", 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 17 Feb 2022 21:00
Amazon currently has an awesome deal on the Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro wireless gaming mouse (Image: Razer)

Deal | Razer's popular DeathAdder V2 Pro wireless gaming mouse is on sale at Amazon for 46% off MSRP

Since regular list prices for Razer's flagship wireless gaming mouse are usually pretty high, gaming enthusiasts may be excited to hear that Amazon currently sells the Razer DeathAdder V2 for just US$69 after a steep 46% discount.
Enrico Frahn, 17 Feb 2022 20:36
Death Stranding is one of many games that will be able to fully utilize the Steam Deck's custom AMD APU. (Image source: Steam - edited)

Steam Deck APU hits sturdy desktop Ryzen 3000 levels in Geekbench CPU test

The Steam Deck console has appeared on Geekbench with the CPU part of the custom AMD APU producing a similar result to desktop Ryzen 3000 APUs. The Steam Deck’s chipset has a CPU component based on Zen 2 architecture and the console also has an RDNA 2 GPU advantage.
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2022 19:41
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max could offer 8 GB of RAM. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max tipped to land with RAM upgrades

A new leak has now claimed that Apple will upgrade standard RAM on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max from the 6 GB on their predecessors, to match what is widely available on current Android flagship phones.
Ricci Rox, 17 Feb 2022 19:39
Honor will reveal the Magic4 series at MWC 2022 in Barcelona. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic4 series designs leak with multiple cameras for all models

Reportedly, Honor could be bringing up to seven cameras to the Magic 4 Pro, one of four Magic4 series smartphones that may launch at MWC 2022. Purportedly, Honor has settled on the names Magic4, Magic 4T and Magic Future for the rest of the Magic4 series.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 19:36
The EliteBook 835 G9 will launch with low-powered Ryzen PRO 6000U APUs. (Image source: HP)

HP EliteBook 835 G9: UserBenchmark listing confirms AMD Ryzen PRO 6000U processors for upcoming business laptop

UserBenchmark has confirmed that the EliteBook 835 G9 will ship with AMD Ryzen PRO 6000U processors, potentially up to the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U. The EliteBook 835 G9 should be available in April alongside other EliteBook refreshes.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 19:21
The Edge 30 Pro could launch for a snip considering its specifications. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Motorola Edge 30 Pro: Alleged European pricing emerges that would make the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 handset an awesome deal

Motorola has all but confirmed that the Edge 30 Pro will debut globally on February 24. Reportedly, pricing for the handset has surfaced at a European retailer that would see Motorola undercut the likes of Samsung and Xiaomi.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 19:18
The i9-12900KS is expected to land this March. (Image Source: Windows Central)

Intel's top-of-the-line i9-12900KS desktop CPU clocked at 5.5 GHz starts pre-selling at US$781, slated to ship in early March

The fastest Alder Lake-S processor is expected to launch in early March with a considerable price bump over the existing i9-12900K. For an additional US$200, one would get 5.5 GHz boost clocks by default with 260 W PL2.
Bogdan Solca, 17 Feb 2022 19:16
Colorful is also adding personalized etchings on the display cover. (Image Source: Colorful)

Colorful releases US$1,099 X15 X2 gaming notebook with Intel Core i7-12700H and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti dGPU

While the i7-12700H + RTX 3050 Ti combo may seem questionable, the US$1,099 price point is undoubtedly enticing. Colorful's latest X15 XS models also come equipped with 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and a 512 GB NVMe SSD, plus there is an i5-12500H model for US$999, as well.
Bogdan Solca, 17 Feb 2022 18:45
The RedMagic 7 series is official. (Source: RedMagic)

The RedMagic 7 series comes with up to 1TB of internal storage, an inaugural under-display camera variant - and 165W chargers in the boxes

Nubia's high-octane Android phone brand RedMagic has just unleashed its latest 7 and 7 Pro flagships on the world. The 7 Pro in particular is rated for a number of industry-leading upgrades, a world-first under-display camera (UDC) panel in a gaming phone included. However, with its 165Hz screen, the 7 does not lag that far behind.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2022 18:27
Fake Windows 11 upgrade website spreads malware that steals sensitive information. (Image: Unsplash)

Bad actors hide malware in fake Windows 11 upgrade site

HP Threat Research Blog has reported on a dubious Windows 11 upgrade website that distributes RedLine Stealer malware. Hackers are creating inventive websites such as the fake Windows 11 upgrade site or the similar phoney Discord download site to trick victims into downloading malware. To circumvent this, users should ensure that they are downloading from legitimate sites.
Aleem Ali, 17 Feb 2022 17:55
Rivian running pilot production tests for its own battery factory

Rivian running pilot production tests for its own battery factory

A number of Rivian executives in charge of production and battery development have visited Korea recently to prepare for a pilot production run in local facilities. After the battery development and production partnership with Samsung fell through, Rivian was reportedly still left with Korean suppliers as the only option to gain know-how and speed its American battery factory plans.
Daniel Zlatev, 17 Feb 2022 17:29
The new ROG Zephyrus G14 has a larger trackpad than its predecessor, among other changes. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14: 2022 model is already available to order with Ryzen 9 6900HS, Radeon RX 6800S and a 16:10 display

ASUS has opened pre-orders for the latest version of the ROG Zephyrus G14, which relies on AMD Ryzen 6000 and Radeon RX 6000 hardware. The ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) is available with up to a Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6800S, but ASUS has made other improvements to its 14-inch gaming laptop too.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 17:29
Preview Build 22557 allows the pinning of folders to the Start Menu, among other changes. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Preview Build 22557 makes vast changes, including folders in the Start Menu, new gestures and improved Snap Layouts

Microsoft has released Preview Build 22557 to the Dev Channel on the Windows 11 Insider Program. The update brings numerous changes and improvements to Windows 11, including new touch gestures, File Explorer revisions and the rumoured updated Task Manager. Preview Build 22557 is available to download now but not on ARM64 PCs.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 17:16
AMD claims that Ryzen 6000 mobile chips offer better performance per watt than competing Intel Alder Lake processors. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 6000 mobile unveiled with a focus on iGPU performance and power efficiency

AMD has finally presented more details about the Ryzen 6000 series for laptops, a month after it unveiled the series at CES 2022. Ryzen 6000 mobile APUs include the economical Ryzen 6600U up to the Ryzen 9 6980HS and Ryzen 9 6980HX. Purportedly, AMD's latest laptop APUs should consume less power than their Intel Alder Lake counterparts while still delivering excellent iGPU performance.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 17:00
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC is now official. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord CE 2 gets Dimensity 900 but offers the Nord CE's 64 MP camera and 90 Hz display, starts from ₹23,999 (US$320)

OnePlus has launched the Nord CE 2 in India starting from ₹23,999 (US$320). The Nord CE 2 sports cameras and display hardware like its predecessor but offers new software features for improved imaging. The Nord CE 2 now uses the MediaTek Dimensity 900 and comes pre-installed with OxygenOS 11.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Feb 2022 16:58
The BenQ X3000i is a DLP projector that outputs at 4K. (Image source: BenQ)

BenQ X3000i: 4K gaming projector now available with up to 240 Hz refresh rate and 4 ms input latency

BenQ has launched the X3000i, a gaming projector revealed in January at CES 2022. The BenQ X3000i offers a 4K resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and 4 ms input latency, among other features. The projector retails for £1,699 in the UK and €1,899 in the Eurozone.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 15:44
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