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Ulefone asserts that it will break smartphone speaker limits in 2022 with the upcoming Power Armor 16 Pro, a smartphone that will also run Android 12 using a battery of over 9,000mAh in capacity. The OEM claims that it will achieve "the highest volume" with 3.5 watts (W) of audio power using an 11.5 cubic centimeter (cc) "sound cavity".

The OneOdio Monitor 60s have been announced at a price of well under US$100; nevertheless, the OEM asserts that they are ideal for work such as DJing and even recording songs. They have a "professional monitor" build with faux-leather "memory" ear-cushions for noise isolation and comfort, and is compatible with the 1/4-inch and 3.5mm interfaces.

Honor has just debuted the MagicBook V 14 2022 laptop in accordance with its Autumn Product Event teasers directed at its native Chinese market. However, it has landed alongside much less expected new MagicBook X-series PCs. They pack the same Alder Lake platforms that drives a 2.2K display in the new 14 2022 model.

While phones like the Sharp Aquos R7 and Xperia Pro-I already launched with 1-inch (or 1-inch type) camera sensors, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra was the first the utilize it properly and receive the adequate media attention. The list of phones with such a sensor is set to lengthen next year, too, it appears with the Xiaomi 13 Pro tipped to be joined by phones from OPPO, Vivo, and Honor

5G is touted as capable of delivering multi-gigabit per second (Gb/s) downloads; however, some proponents of its next generation assert that it will scale mobile data speeds up to terabit (Tb) speeds. LG purports to have gotten even closer to this kind of future with the latest demo of what is known as "6G THz (or terahertz) data" at Berlin's Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI). Furthermore, the partners assert that it has worked over the longest distance outdoors recorded to date.

UGREEN has launched a new, up-to-140 watt (W) version of its Nexode-series power brick. This variant has 1 USB type-A port and 2 type-C ports, one of which is rated for its new maximum output. The OEM asserts that it can charge a new MacBook Pro 14 by 80% in an hour, while being 22% smaller than the first-party accessory for the same purpose.

Ubisoft has dedicated part of its September 2022 Forward press conference to the revelation that Assassin's Creed is getting the Netflix treatment. In fact, this is happening twice over, as it will be one of the studio's titles to get a new version compatible with the streaming service's Games division as well as an almost obligatory TV re-make.

SoC.one and Imagination Technologies assert that RISC-V, the emerging alternative to ARM, is ideal for inclusion in the automotive industry and its spiraling need for advanced computing and networking. The two companies have agreed to collaborate on solutions to make RISC-V hardware compatible with the potential software demands of next-gen vehicles, their use of extended-reality, IoT and safety solutions included.

Xiaomi's CEO, Lei Jun, is still backing his company to become as big in the automotive industry as it currently is in the consumer-tech space. It is now said to get started with a 4-door vehicle equipped with the OEM's very own autonomous driving technology. The potentially affordable car is to be made in an equally first-party factory in China.

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max apparently already show signs of outstripping their vanilla counterparts in terms of pre-order volumes. According to the widely-regarded analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the higher-end new models from Apple have captured the vast majority of offline reservations in the Chinese market thus far, leaving the other 2 variants - the 14 Plus in particular - in the dust.

Brydge has announced the SP MAX Plus (or MAX+) as a keyboard dock for the Surface Pro 8 with a considerable price-hike compared to the OEM's first-gen SP+ predecessor that does the same thing. Then again, this newer model incorporates a tablet cover with "military-grade" durability as well as handy touches such as a new auto-connect feature and a pen silo.

The X-H2 is a new mirrorless APS-C camera that upgrades to the latest Fujifilm sensor and processor available to it, giving it the highest resolution and possibly the greatest performance of its line to date. It also packs the OEM's latest sensor-shift technology and in-body image stabilization (IBIS) for "robust" 8K/30fps recording with the option of internal Pro-Res - although it does also boast a full-sized HDMI port.

Amazfit has announced that it now supports trade-ins via the web-store it operates for US consumers. The new program may thus offer a way to sort out what to do with their old smartwatch (not necessarily from the same brand) while getting the GTR 4 or GTS 4 of their dreams at the same time. Then again, the initiative comes with caveats, not the least of which is the time-limit on its availability.

When it comes to new hardware, it is often wise to wait a bit with a purchase, as some firmware issues may still be present in a new product. Sometimes there are devices that are more problematic than others - for the expensive Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, frequent random restarts are the reason why our review is not finished yet.

Only available in Australia for the time being, the PlayStation 5 1200 model features a full internal redesign. In addition to the different internal layout, the new game console is also lighter and draws less power than its predecessors, namely the PlayStation 5 models 1000 and 1100.

The kind of communication possibilities normally exclusive to dedicated satellite phones are thought to become the next big thing for the consumer-grade smartphones of the future. Apple just might get there first as of tomorrow (September 7, 2022); however, a Google executive indicates that Android will not be far behind, with satellite use just a major software upgrade away.

The latest MateBook E variant from Huawei is a Go today (September 6, 2022). The convertible has a 12.35-inch display with 120Hz SKUs and a 2.5K display compatible with the OEM's latest stylus. It runs Windows 11 using the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor and, as such, starts much cheaper than its flagship sibling in China.

Two top-notch AMD configurations of the fairly new Lenovo ThinkPad T16 can now be ordered at respectable discounts of more than 50%, which is why this deal constitutes a good opportunity to pick up one of the most popular business laptops on the market.

Samsung has now made the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro official as the latest addition to its "extreme" (and extremely business-like) line of slates. It has launched with an upgrade to sub-6GHz 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 6E, and even supports "private 4G/LTE" bands on top of that. Its 10-inch display runs off a battery that is user-replaceable and supports fast-charging via a POGO-pin interface.

The HP ProBook 450 G9 is a quiet, 15-inch business laptop with long battery runtimes. This review explores the Core i7's potential, whether it is put to good use in the ProBook, and whether the AMD-based model is a better choice.

NVIDIA's monstrous Hopper N100 and A100 AI chips, as well as AMD's MI250 have gotten on the White House's export ban list on national security grounds. The loss of this particular Chinese server market may amount to a US$400 million lower revenue for NVIDIA.

Lenovo touts its latest Chromebox for Enterprise as the mini-workstation for nearly every conceivable 2022 use-case with up-to-date specs, support for business-grade cloud management and streamlined, even remote, installation options crammed into a chassis of just about 1 liter (l) in volume. It also features security and support features from both Google and Lenovo.

The ThinkVision S25e-30 is Lenovo's latest 24.5-inch FHD monitor. It has a starting price in line with its HDMI 1.4 spec; nevertheless, it has launched with the same new, red-accented design of its higher-end siblings that integrates its own joystick for easier physical control. It also benefits from potentially realistic color reproduction and a faster-than-average refresh rate.

At IFA 2022, Lenovo is unveiling a product that has surfaced already a few months ago: The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G3 is supposed to take the multimedia segment by storm with the combination of AMD Ryzen-H and a Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU.

The Dragonfly G3 is one of the best-looking business subnotebooks in the market. However, the 12th gen processor runs slower than expected in order to fit into such a thin and light design.

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silver Sea cruise ships will be first in the industry to be equipped with fast satellite Internet courtesy of Elon Musk's Starlink Maritime option. SpaceX recently announced the Starlink Maritime price tier for ships and yachts, priced at US$5,000 a month.

Asus has unveiled the ExpertBook B6 Flip at IFA 2022. It features an Intel Core i9-12950HX, up to 128 GB of ECC RAM, 4 TB of storage, a 16-inch WQXGA 16:10 screen, and a litany of ports. Pricing and availability details will be available later.

At IFA, Asus is introducing a few new laptops. One of those is the ExpertBook B5 B5602C. The target market for this 16 inch device are business customers. To convince them, Asus is betting on the low weight, the numpad, expandable RAM and an optionally large battery.

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are heavily rumored to be equipped with 48 MP main cameras. In addition to that, the two Pro models will feature significantly improved ultra-wide-angle cameras, with a rumored sensor change that would see them outperform even the iPhone 12 Pro's main camera.

Samsung's registration of a new device with the FCC has led to speculation that the tablet in question is the next in the rugged Galaxy Tab Active line. It is slated to launch with choices of Wi-Fi 6E-only or 5G connectivity. It has also been certified to use NFC and Bluetooth 5.2, and might charge at 25W.

Huawei has scheduled the launch of its Mate 50 series of mobile devices just ahead of that for Apple's iPhone 14 line in 2022. Despite this, the OEM has already opened reservations for the smartphones via an official website. It claims to have amassed well over a million of these expressions of interest in the 4G/LTE-only hardware so far.

GoPro is set to release its newest action camera, the GoPro Hero 11 Black. Considering the launch dates of the Hero 9 Black and Hero 10 Black, the Hero 11 Black can be expected to debut in September but will do so with a mostly unchanged design from its predecessor.

A new PlayStation 5 console has been spotted on the shelves in Australia, with this 2022 variant apparently being lighter than both the revised PS5 from 2021 and the original launch model. Sony has also been busy in the mobile space as its new PlayStation Studios Mobile Division has acquired Savage Game Studios.

Samsung has unveiled a new UI based on Android 12L for the Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Ultra and S8 Plus. Therefore, the flagship tablets will have access to many of the same new features found on the new Galaxy Z Fold4 premium foldable device, its Taskbar included. The new firmware also contains an up-to-date security patch.

Apple is said to have plans to dive into the mixed-reality (MR; which might involve augmented or virtual reality (AR/VR) use-cases) arena with its first-gen headset in the near future. Now, Bloomberg contributors claim to have found out how the Cupertino giant intends to brand this new product line on its launch. The new leak hints at additional, health-related applications for the possibly upcoming Apple hardware.

Poco has now officially confirmed a launch date for its next smartphones. The company will launch the Poco M5 and Poco M5s on September 5 globally, with the Poco M5s potentially set to be absent from the Indian launch.

Asus now looks to have officially announced a launch date for its next smartphone, the ROG Phone 6D. The gaming phone slots into the ROG Phone 6 series, and is heavily rumored to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ instead of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 on the ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro.

Xiaomi's well-publicized plan to become an EV company by 2024 as well as a global electronics giant have recently hit a stumbling block. However, the company might be back on track with its ambitions, as it is reportedly discussing methods for the production of its first-gen car with the major manufacturer BAIC.

The Google Pixel 8 is expected to make its debut in late 2023 but appears to already be in the works. Word on the grapevine indicates that the chipset for the Pixel 8 series, the third-gen Tensor, is in development. Sadly, though, it will seemingly be built by Samsung in spite of TSMC's rightful, recent dominance.

Zepp Health is the fitness-tech ODM responsible for the popular Amazfit brand, and that also makes fitness trackers for Xiaomi. The company has reported that its second-quarter 2022 (2Q2022) revenues increased by 46.4% compared to 1Q2022 - however, they also shrank by 39.6% compared to 2Q2021. This decline was linked to a disruption in its normal product cycle due to the chip shortage, as well as prevailing socio-political upheaval.

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra debuted in China early last month as the world's first Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 device with its 1-inch 50 MP camera also receiving plaudits. That phone will sadly never make its way out of China, but Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has now confirmed things will be different next time out.

Alder Lake processor, dedicated graphics card, IPS display - the new Samsung Galaxy Book2 15 looks good on the spec sheet. In reality, though, the laptop disappoints in most respects. The new Arc A350M GPU from Intel in particular delivered lacklustre performance during the review, much like the display.