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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
The Philips Momentum 3000 series is available in three models. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Momentum 3000: Three new gaming monitors launched with 165 Hz refresh rates

The Philips Momentum 3000 series consists of the 27M1N3200VA, 27M1N3200VS, 27M1N3200ZA, all 27-inch gaming monitors capable of outputting at 1080p and 165 Hz. The trio offer low response times too and three video outputs. The Momentum 3000 series starts at €269 and rises to €309 for the 27M1N3200ZA.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 15:40
CD Projekt Red blames audio drivers for crashes on Patch 1.5. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077: CD Projekt Red admits that Patch 1.5 causes crashes at launch on PC

CD Projekt Red has admitted that Patch 1.5 is causing some Cyberpunk 2077 installations to crash at launch on PC. Supposedly, incompatible audio drivers are the cause, even though they were fine pre-Patch 1.5. CD Projekt Red is also investigating the option of raising the FPS cap on Xbox Series S too, among other requests.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 15:34
The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a 108 MP ISOCELL HM2 primary camera. (Image source: SmartDroid)

POCO X4 Pro 5G camera samples fail to impress early reviewer

Camera samples from the POCO X4 Pro 5G have leaked, one of Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range smartphones. The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a 108 MP ISOCELL HM2 as its main camera, but that cannot save it from taking mediocre-looking photos.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 15:23
The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition launched yesterday. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 Pro: MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 8100 models tipped for March debut

After launching the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in China yesterday, Xiaomi already has its sights set on three other models in the series that will arrive with powerful chipsets. The trio could make their debuts as soon as next month.
Ricci Rox, 17 Feb 2022 15:19
AMD's Sasa Marinkovic talks to us about AMD Advantage, new Ryzen 6000 designs, and more. (Photo courtesy of AMD, Inc.)

Interview | "We have the best fans carrying the torch for us": AMD's Sasa Marinkovic talks to us about the AMD Advantage program and how the company is no longer perceived as a mere value brand

20+ designs up for grabs. NotebookCheck recently spoke to AMD's Sasa Marinkovic, about various aspects of the AMD Advantage program, what it means to gamers, why there hasn't been much traction for AMD-based laptops in the past few years, and what can be expected this year. We also touched upon steps taken to increase market penetration and possibilities of scaling down AMD Advantage to more budget designs.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam and Anil Ganti, 17 Feb 2022 15:00
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U integrated Radeon 680M graphics with RSR can outperform the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q (Source: AMD)

Integrated Radeon 680M Zen 3+ graphics with RSR can outperform the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q according to AMD

Say goodbye to the Radeon RX Vega series and hello to the Radeon 680M. AMD will finally be migrating its integrated graphics to the RDNA 2 architecture complete with larger compute units and wider LP/DDR5 bandwidth.
Allen Ngo, 17 Feb 2022 15:00
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus will reportedly be fabbed on TSMC's 4 nm node (image via Qualcomm)

TSMC's 4 nm node reportedly working wonders for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus with a yield rate of over 70%

Qualcomm's upcoming high-end smartphone SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, is rumoured to use TSMC's 4 nm process node. Its production seems to be commencing in full force, with yields of over 70%. The company is expected to unveil the chipset sometime in Q2, 2022.
Anil Ganti, 17 Feb 2022 14:12
VW CEO debunks Elon Musk on Tesla's cheaper camera-only FSD kit, says LiDAR needed for L3 autonomous driving

VW CEO debunks Elon Musk on Tesla's cheaper camera-only FSD kit, says LiDAR needed for L3 autonomous driving

Volkswagen's CEO Herbert Diess is of the opinion that Level 3 autonomous driving definitely requires a LiDAR in addition to the cheaper cameras-only solution that, say, Tesla uses for its Full Self-Driving Beta mode. Elon Musk, however, is on record saying that he'd be 'shocked' if the FSD Beta doesn't achieve better safety vision than human drivers this year.
Daniel Zlatev, 17 Feb 2022 13:28
The POCO X4 Pro has a huge camera housing. (Image source: SmartDroid)

Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G: Specifications and hands-on photos leak of upcoming 108 MP, 120 Hz and Snapdragon 695-backed smartphone

Xiaomi is yet to announce the POCO X4 Pro 5G, but SmartDroid has already managed to get its hands on a unit. Not only has the website shown what the POCO X4 Pro 5G looks like, it has also listed the device's specifications, as has a recognised leaker.
Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2022 12:25
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Dear analysts, stop calling it a "spring event"? Spring in the US doesn't start until 3/20... (Image Source: Apple/Edited)

Top 3 things to expect from Apple's rumored Spring Event

Last year, Apple held a Spring Event chock-full of new hardware releases. Recent rumors suggest 2022 will be no different with a brand-new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and new Mac(s) expected at an upcoming virtual event in early March. Let’s take a look at what to expect!
Brahm Shank, 17 Feb 2022 00:45
The GT2 series has a new launch date. (Source: Realme)

Realme sets a date for the global launch of the GT2 flagship smartphone series

Realme's second-gen GT series is rated to pack specs that include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor in its top-end Pro variant. The OEM has now revealed that they are coming to the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022, in order to launch worldwide as part of their maker's showcase for this event.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 23:39
Intel utilized hybrid (two core microarchitectures) configurations for Alder Lake chips. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Intel Core i9-12900H powers its way to single-thread supremacy over the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max on PassMark as i7-1270P also makes strong showing

The first Alder Lake mobile processors have appeared on PassMark’s CPU Mark chart for single-thread performance in the form of both Alder Lake-H and Alder Lake-P SKUs. The Intel Core i9-12900H has taken the lead from the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max while the less power-hungry i7-1270P sneaks into fourth position.
Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2022 23:19
Google's Messages app gets a boost to its uptake. (Source: Google)

Google Messages is now the stock texting app on the Galaxy S22 Ultra in the US

Customers in the market for a new Galaxy S22-series phone in the United States might be assured of a fully-featured and up-to-date messaging experience out of the box. The OEM has pre-installed Google's messaging app and set it to accept and show messages rather than its own stock app that does the same. This allows the phones to use RCS by default.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 23:06
HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Review - Mobile Workstation with 4K DreamColor Display

90% HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Review - Mobile Workstation with 4K DreamColor Display

Outdated concept? HP’s ZBook Fury 17 G8 is a conventional mobile workstation with powerful components. You also get a high-quality 4K Dream Color display, so the ZBook should be a good choice for content creators.
Intel Core i9-11950H, NVIDIA RTX A3000 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Feb 2022 22:49
Sharkoon V1000 RGB micro-ATX case (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon unveils the V1000 RGB micro-ATX case

The Sharkoon V1000 got the RGB treatment, thus becoming the V1000 RGB. This micro-ATX features three preinstalled RGB LED fans, an addressable RGB controller, a tempered glass side panel, and can accommodate micro-ATX and mini-ITX mainboards. The manufacturer's suggested price is 79.9 Euros (roughly US$91).
Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2022 22:33
POCO's next smartphone could be the F4 GT. (Image source: POCO)

POCO F4 GT arrives at multiple regulatory bodies as Xiaomi teases another POCO smartphone

The POCO F4 GT has stopped by multiple regulatory bodies, including the FCC. The global version of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has no set release date, but Xiaomi may have teased it during its POCO M4 Pro presentation in India.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 22:28
The Lenovo Legion Y700 release date seems to be confirmed as February 28, 2022. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo Legion Y700 release date seemingly confirmed as company announces huge product launch event

The Lenovo Legion Y700 release date has seemingly been confirmed in new promotional material published by the Chinese OEM. An upcoming product launch event, which has been penciled in for February 28, is likely to feature not only the Legion Y700 tablet but also the Y90 smartphone and a range of gaming laptops.
Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2022 21:22
The 9i is unveiled. (Source: Realme)

Realme touts the new 9i as a budget smartphone with leveled-up power

The Realme 9i has launched as the base model of its series in India (to date, at least). It has a new, 6nm 4G/LTE processor and faster charging compared to its predecessor. Then again, some consumers might find it a downgrade compared to the 8i, particularly in terms of its display.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 19:30
The 9 Pro+ is here. (Source: Realme)

Realme debuts the 9 Pro series in India with a flagship camera and up-to-date 5G processors

Realme has officially augmented its 9 series of smartphones with a new kind of top-end variant, the 9 Pro Plus. Despite this name, the 9 Pro has the larger display and battery, not to mention the higher refresh rate, of the two. However, its new sibling may make up for that with the only AMOLED panel of the pair - not to mention a newer and potentially improved main camera.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2022 18:41
Cyberpunk 2077 runs much better on current consoles than the Xbox One or PlayStation 4. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077: Loading times drastically reduced with free next-gen update for the Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5

It seems that CD Projekt Red has done a good job with its free next-gen update for Cyberpunk 2077. Extensive videos show that the game loads considerably faster on current-generation consoles than it did previously. Performance and graphics improvements are evident in Patch 1.5 too.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 17:49
LG's first 42-inch OLED TV does not come cheap. (Image source: LG via John Lewis)

LG OLED42C24LA: World's first 42-inch OLED TV launches for £1,399

The LG OLED42C24LA is the first OLED TV to feature a 42-inch display; previously, OLED TVs only went as small as 48-inches. Still, a 6-inches smaller panel does not shave anything off the OLED42C24LA's price tag compared to its 48-inch sibling, the OLED48C24LA.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 17:45
The Edge X30 will launch as the Edge 30 Pro globally. (Image source: WinFuture)

Edge 30 Pro name confirmed for global version of the Motorola Edge X30

WinFuture has confirmed the global name of the Edge X30, Motorola's first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. As expected, the Edge X30 will launch as the Edge 30 Pro. Motorola will host a global hardware event on February 24.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 17:39
One more win for AMD.

AMD overtakes Intel's market cap for the first time thanks to the recent Xilinx merger

As of February 15 2022, AMD is commanding a total market cap of US$197.75 billion helped by the Xilinx merger, whereas Intel's market cap is now sitting at $197.24 billion. AMD's share price also spiked to US$121, while Intel's share price dropped to US$48.
Bogdan Solca, 16 Feb 2022 17:22
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Nintendo Wii U and 3DS eShops will shutdown for good in late March 2023. (Image Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo finally decides to draw the curtains on Wii U and 3DS eShops after March 2023 effectively curtailing prospects of fully owning classic games

Nintendo has now confirmed that the Wii U and 3DS eShops will cease operations after March 2023. The company will gradually be disabling features such as ability to use credit cards and gift cards from May this year. What's probably more disheartening is that Nintendo actually removed a Q&A section that indicated Virtual Console games will not be available in any other manner and users will have to contend with the paltry selection available via Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Feb 2022 16:41
MediaTek is working on yet another upper-mid-range smartphone SoC called the Dimensity 8100 (image via MediaTek)

MediaTek reportedly working on an overclocked version of the Dimensity 8000 called the Dimensity 8100

Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station says that MediaTek has two new SoCs in store for us, the Dimensity 8000 and Dimensity 8100. The latter is essentially an overclocked version of the former and will be unveiled sometime next month in China.
Anil Ganti, 16 Feb 2022 16:26
Honor could unveil the Magic4 series alongside its Magic V foldable smartphone. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic4 series European release date confirmed, ending hopes of seeing the Magic3 Pro or Magic3 Pro+ outside China

Honor may have announced the Magic3 Pro and Magic 3 Pro+ globally, but it is yet to begin selling the smartphones outside China. The company's announcement that the Magic4 series will appear at MWC 2022 this month has put an end to the idea that the Magic3 Pro or Magic3 Pro+ will launch in the US, Europe or beyond.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 16:25
Electric vehicles no longer the greenest as buyers want bigger and more powerful EV trucks and SUVs

Electric vehicles no longer the greenest as buyers want bigger and more powerful EV trucks and SUVs

Fully electric vehicles now occupy only four of the top dozen or so slots in the greenest American cars ranking, down from seven last year. The plug-in or gasoline hybrids of the 2022 model year turned out to be more energy-efficient than new EVs that are constantly growing in size and horse power.
Daniel Zlatev, 16 Feb 2022 16:23
The Redmi K50 Gaming is also sold in a limited-availability Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Edition model. (Source: Ice Universe)

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and "magnetomotive shoulder keys"

Xiaomi has now debuted its first performance-focused device for the year, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. The new phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and is equipped with the necessary cooling, as well as cool shoulder triggers that should appeal to smartphone gamers.
Ricci Rox, 16 Feb 2022 15:36
Tesla Model S owner trades it for a Chrysler 300 V8 on quality issues, says Tesla's charging network only good thing about it

Tesla Model S owner trades it for a Chrysler 300 V8 on quality issues, says Tesla's charging network only good thing about it

After a two-year fight with Tesla's assembly quality, repair customer service, and interior trimmings, a Model S owner finally traded it for a Chrysler 300. The big V8 sedan checked all the boxes for them, down to the fact that they have physical knobs to control the A/C or car stereo volume while driving without looking to a screen.
Daniel Zlatev, 16 Feb 2022 15:35
The Galaxy A23 could launch with a Snapdragon 680. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A23 emerges with a Snapdragon 680 4G chipset, 4 GB of RAM and Android 12 as CAD renders leak

The Galaxy A23 has leaked, Samsung's next 4G budget smartphone. Based on several Geekbench listings, the Galaxy A23 4G features a Snapdragon 680 SoC, 4 GB of RAM and Android 12. CAD renders of the smartphone have leaked too, courtesy of OnLeaks.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 15:30
MSI 12th gen laptops: Tech meets aesthetic

MSI 12th gen Intel H-Series Laptops: Perfect combination of brain and brawn for gaming and content creation excellence

Meta to the power of 12. MSI has always been at the forefront of lapping up new technology for the benefit of gamers and content creators on the move, and this year it's no different. Powered by the latest Intel 12th gen Alder Lake-H processors and new Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPUs, MSI's Meta-ready laptops are well-poised to unleash excellence not only in the real world but in the metaverse as well. (Sponsored article.)
A‎d, 16 Feb 2022 15:19
The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro may not be available in their green leather colourway outside China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro prices, memory configurations and colour options revealed for European release

Reportedly, the Xiaomi 12 series will cost at least €600 in Europe, with the Xiaomi 12 Pro retailing for up to €1,200. The Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro will all arrive in the same colourways, albeit without the green leather option that Xiaomi sells in China.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 15:18
Nothing Phone concept art. (Image Source: Anirudh Puranik on Twitter)

Carl Pei teases Android and Snapdragon-powered Nothing Phone

A Nothing smartphone could very well be coming soon, if cryptic tweets by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei are anything to go by. There have been indications that a Nothing phone is on the cards since long given that Pei acquired the defunct Essential company and has also inked a partnership with Qualcomm for developing "new product categories".
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Feb 2022 14:25
'Keep Your Coins' crypto asset forfeiture bill introduced in Congress to curb the government's digital wallet seizure powers

'Keep Your Coins' crypto asset forfeiture bill introduced in Congress to curb the government's digital wallet seizure powers

Prompted by the cryptocurrency wallet forfeiture possibility opened by the Canadian government's Emergencies Act against the so-called Freedom Convoy financing, a U.S. congressman is introducing a new "Keep Your Coins" bill. It aims to prevent digital asset forfeitures by the government without a court order and stop unsanctioned crypto transactions monitoring.
Daniel Zlatev, 16 Feb 2022 13:54
The LG CineBeam HU710PW has launched alongside the CineBeam HU715QW. (Image source: LG)

The LG CineBeam HU710PW is the company's first projector with a hybrid light source system

The LG CineBeam HU710PW is a 4K DLP projector that can create up to 300-inch images. The CineBeam HU710PW is also LG's first projector with its hybrid light source system, which combines LED and laser technologies. LG will sell the CineBeam HU710PW in the UK and US for £2,498.98 and US$2,499, respectively.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 13:34
The LG CineBeam HU715QW delivers up to 2,500 ANSI Lumens of brightness. (Image source: LG)

LG CineBeam HU715QW: 4K laser ultra-short-throw projector launches with a Dolby Atmos soundbar included as a gift

LG has unveiled the CineBeam HU715QW, a 4K and ultra-short throw laser projector. The CineBeam HU715QW runs webOS 6.0, has several ports, and creates up to 120-inch images. The CineBeam HU715QW will be available later this month; pre-orders will come with a free LG SP8YA soundbar too.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 13:30
The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ never had 10-120 Hz displays. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung comes clean about Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ display refresh rates

Samsung has issued a statement about the state of display refresh rates for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+. Listed initially as supporting between 10 Hz and 120 Hz refresh rates, Samsung has admitted that it did not use 'widely-recognised' industry standards. When applying industry standards, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ have closer to 5x higher minimum display refresh rates than Samsung previously advertised.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2022 13:22
Windows 11 February update brings several taskbar improvements. (Image Source: Microsoft)

First big Windows 11 update released with Android app support, taskbar improvements, and redesigned Notepad and Media Player; Microsoft promises more down the line

Microsoft is now rolling out a non-essential feature update to Windows 11. This February update offers several improvements including public release of the Amazon Appstore, mute and screen sharing from the taskbar, clock on secondary monitor, and more. Additionally, Microsoft is also releasing redesigned Notepad and Media Player apps consistent with the Windows 11 design language.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Feb 2022 12:49
2022 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with Ryzen 9 6900HS and RX 6800S performs well in PugetBench tests. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus Zephyrus G14 with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6800S beats a Core i9-12900H and RTX 3080 combo in ROG Flow Z13 despite power constrains

An Asus Zephyrus G14 powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6800S has surfaced on Geekbench and PugetBench. In Geekbench CPU tests, the Ryzen 9 6900HS is found to offer decent leads over an average Ryzen 9 5900HS. The Ryzen 9 6900Hs and Radeon RX 6800S combination seems to augur well for creative workloads when compared to a ROG Flow Z13 powered by the Intel Core i9-12900H and Nvidia RTX 3080 despite constrained power limits.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Feb 2022 10:50
Chrome OS Flex will allow users to easily try out Chrome OS on PC or Mac (Image source: Google)

Google’s Chrome OS Flex aims to turn old laptops and netbooks into snappy Chromebooks

Google recently announced Chrome OS Flex, a USB-based Chrome OS installation that users can deploy on Windows and Mac computers. While it might not offer significant value on modern systems, Chrome OS flex could help users get more out of ageing netbooks and other devices that struggle to run full-fat Windows.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Feb 2022 09:16
The Poco X3 Pro leads the way. (Source: Poco)

Poco announces imminent MIUI 13 release for the Poco X3 Pro, Poco F3 GT, others

Xiaomi's sub-brand, Poco, announced its plans for the first batch of its MIUI 13 rollout at the Poco M4 Pro 5G launch event. The company confirms that it will kick things off with the Poco X3 Pro, Poco F3 GT, and others.
Ricci Rox, 16 Feb 2022 08:42
Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip in review: 2-in-1 laptop with 5G modem and long battery life

89% Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip in review: 2-in-1 laptop with 5G modem and long battery life

Versatile. The ExpertBook offers a 5G modem, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a 14-inch touchscreen display (1920x1200 pixels) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The touchscreen can be used both through touch input and with the included Asus Pen.
Intel Core i7-1195G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Feb 2022 07:38
Motorola Moto G200 5G in review

85% Motorola Moto G200 5G in review: 5G smartphone offers 144 Hz and a Snapdragon 888+ at a fair price

Inexpensive flagship killer without PWM? On paper, the Moto G200 5G looks quite promising. On top of a fast 144-Hz panel, UFS 3.1 storage, LPDDR5 RAM and a flagship SoC, the Moto G200 has a built-in 108-MP triple cam and is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery. But once again there is an area, in which Motorola is lacking...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G, Adreno 660, 6.8", 202 g
Marcus Herbrich, 16 Feb 2022 03:24
Just like the LFA, the Lexus BEV Sport concept car looks incredibly sleek and could supposedly offer a range of more than 430 miles per charge (Image: Lexus)

Lexus releases stunning pictures of its all-electric supercar successor to the LFA

While the newly released pictures of Lexus' electric BEV Sport certainly look impressive, a lack of detailed information and Lexus' overall vague language hint at a very long waiting period until the high-performing spiritual successor to the legendary LFA will finally hit the red-hot electric car market.
Enrico Frahn, 16 Feb 2022 01:53
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is expected to be released in fall 2022. (Image source: @ld_vova)

Majestic Apple iPhone 14 Pro mesmerizes in silver, gold, and graphite in new unofficial concept renderings

New attempts at rendering the Apple iPhone 14 Pro have resulted in some tremendous images that could almost be taken as official marketing material out of Cupertino. The fan-made concept renderings show the iPhone 14 Pro in silver, gold, and graphite, and they incorporate an optimistic price tag.
Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2022 00:21
The first couple of battery life tests and comparisons do not bode well for the base Samsung Galaxy S22 (Image: Shane Symonds)

Samsung Galaxy S22 disappoints in battery life tests as it barely hits 5 hours of screen-on time

With two reviewers reporting that they barely got five hours of active use out of their new Galaxy S22, Samsung's decision to shrink the battery capacity of its smallest flagship smartphone to 3,700 mAh is called into question.
Enrico Frahn, 15 Feb 2022 23:13
The refreshed Navi2x cards should release throughout Q2 of 2022. (Image Source: ANDPRO.ru)

AMD's Navi2x refresh allegedly launching in April, but would not include an upgraded RX 6800 XT model

According to insider sources, the RX 6x50 XT refresh would include RX 6950 XT, RX 6750 XT and RX 6650 XT SKUs, but no RX 6850 XT. The new GPUs are rumored to get upgraded with 18 Gbps GDDR6 VRAM and the high-end cards would also see a TGP bump.
Bogdan Solca, 15 Feb 2022 22:05
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