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A new leak has now provided more information on what to expect from Apple's next mainstream smartphone lineup, the iPhone 14 series. Supposedly, only the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro will be equipped with Apple's next-gen A16 Bionic chipset. The iPhone 14 Mini looks to have been axed as well.

Netflix has announced an increase in price for its subscribers in two more countries where it operates. Therefore, its users in the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland (ROI) will start to see these somewhat inflated monthly charges soon. They will apply to all plan types offered by the streaming giant in either market.

In this case, it remains true that AMD variants are typically cheaper. At the same time, our review reveals performance results that put the price premium for the Intel Tiger Lake processor into question. However, there are a few noticeable omissions from the business convertible.

A new report has now revealed the best-selling smartphones of 2021. Apple dominates as usual, taking seven slots in the top ten charts, thanks to impressive iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series sales. Comparatively, only three extreme budget Android devices find their way in.

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.

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.

Volkswagen has now completed its event for the long-anticipated all-electric adaptation of its iconic mini-bus, although the actual global launch onto the market of the ID. Buzz and Buzz Cargo has understandably been delayed. However, we do now know more about their specs and features, their charging and battery capacities included.

Without any formal announcement, Lenovo is introducing the new ThinkPad E14 G4 and ThinkPad E15 G4. Skipping an announcement is nothing new for the budget oriented E series, which receive rather small CPU updates this year.

A new AI-focused software company, Inflection, has been co-founded by Mustafa Suleyman, Reid Hoffman and Karén Simonyan. The company aims to use AI to make human commands to devices more conversational.

Google has announced that it is planning to acquire Mandiant, a cybersecurity group in a bid to take advantage of the lucrative cloud mark. The deal will set back the company by approximately US$5.4 billion. The partnership will enhance Google Cloud's security offerings by utilising Mandiant's services such as rapid threat detection and response.

HMD Global has admitted that it is in no mood to 'get involved in a massive spec war' anymore, or release US$800 smartphones. Instead, the company will focus on growing Nokia's budget credentials, likely ruling out mid-range successors to the Nokia 8.3 5G too.

E-scooter brand Gogoro has unveiled new solid-state battery technology for two-wheeled EVs. The lithium ceramic battery prototype was developed with ProLogium and will be reverse compatible with existing vehicles that are Gogoro-powered.

Volkswagen has teased the interior of its long-awaited electric bus ahead of its imminent debut. The ID. Buzz is thus revealed as a vehicle finished with a selection of sustainable upholstery and material choices with "intelligent" Easter eggs and features.

Samsung has admitted that a recent security breach has led to the theft of source code used for its Galaxy devices. The company confirmed that the hackers did not steal any customer or employee personal information.

Not only would the world have to pump more fossil fuels out of the ground in the short run to offset the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, claims Elon Musk, but it would also have to get more nuclear energy, too. Tesla's CEO advises that Europe needs to reopen its decommissioned nuclear power plants.

Volocopter has raised US$170 million to help it launch its electric air taxi service. The company will use the funds for due diligence required before it can share its service with customers. Volocopter hopes to offer commercial flights by 2024.

Honda and Sony are exploring a joint venture to manufacture electric vehicles. The deal is not yet finalised, with a plan to have the first model ready to sell in 2025.

Consumer premises equipment (CPE) is typically provided as router-like devices for consumers to get wireless data over mobile standards such as 5G in their homes. ZTE claims that its latest flagship MC888 CPE supports Wi-Fi 7 as well, and can thus achieve speeds of about 10 gigabits per second in conjunction with its new design and antennae.

The Portégé X40L-K with Intel Evo specs is Dynabook’s slimmest and lightest 14-inch business notebook to date, weighing just over 1 kg (2.31 lbs), while the 13.3-inch models weigh less than 1 kg. Processor options include the Core i5-1250P vPro, Core i7-1270P vPro, and Core i7-1280P vPro for added security.

Intel has announced the new 12th gen vPro platform with enhanced security features for the new working normal. This time, vPro is being segregated into vPro Enterprise for Windows, vPro Essentials, vPro Enterprise for Chrome, and vPro Evo Design catering to both large and small and medium businesses.

Fortnite publisher, Epic Games has bought Bandcamp, a music marketplace website. Bandcamp will continue to be independent and will maintain its mission in providing a prosperous space for its music community and artists. The deal will also bolster the music company's development and provide perks such as market expansion and technologies.

In a recent video, Google has shared information on its Soli radar sensing technology that it hopes will make devices less interruptive by reading subtle human signals. The same technology is already used in the Pixel 4's Motion Sense feature.

The photo/video mobility accessory OEM SmallRig's latest range of products is made for Panasonic's latest Lumix GH6 Micro Four Thirds camera. Its flagship is the Black Mamba, a cage designed to help the user grip and carry their new mirrorless unit in a number of ways, by the kit's top handle included.

Stellantis has revealed the design of the first all-electric Jeep at a recent presentation. The vehicle is due to launch next year and is expected to be smaller than the Jeep Renegade.

Apple is reacting to Russian aggression, following extension sanctions from the European Union and the US. Apple has now stopped selling all products in Russia, such as iPhones and MacBooks. Likewise, it has removed the state-affiliated RT News, and Sputnik News have been banned from the App Store outside Russia. Tim Cook has addressed his employees about 'the ongoing crisis in Ukraine' in an extensive email too.

MediaTek's newly launched sub-premium chipsets, the Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 8000, will see widespread adoption. Xiaomi, Realme, and OnePlus have now all confirmed incoming devices with the 5 nm Dimensity 8100, with the OPPO K10 series set to get the Dimensity 8000.

A new healthcare technology, Teladoc, is available on Alexa-enabled devices. You can use Teladoc for virtual consultations with medical professionals via your smart gadget.

Qualcomm has announced that all an OEM looking to make a new 5G-capable laptop needs is a spare M.2 slot in their prototype's design. This is because the company has invented a module with the corresponding form-factor with a Snapdragon X-series modem on-board. It may thus confer high-speed standalone connectivity on the machine in which it is installed.

Qualcomm has come to the 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC) to assert that it will be first to market with its commercially-ready FastConnect 7800 subsystem. It is rated to confer Wi-Fi 7 on a given device, delivering max speeds of nearly 6Gbps with bandwidth that might support uses from 4K video streaming to VR gaming - possibly even simultaneously.

A patent has been submitted to the USPTO by Toyota for an innovative robotic muscle technology. These artificial muscles would allow robots to mimic human movements and carry out dangerous tasks.

Toyota has recently revealed that the batteries it has built through a joint venture with Panasonic retain over 90% of its capacity after ten years. The company has also announced a free charging deal for US customers in partnership with EVGo.

The flagship of the T series was renovated last year, and another redesign is happening this year, due to the change toe 16:10 screens. Another focus: The new Intel Alder Lake CPUs and AMD Ryzen 6000, as well as a new screen option.

The ThinkPad T series is the most well known ThinkPad series, apart from the X1 ThinkPads maybe. Lenovo describes the ThinkPad laptops of the T line as workhorses and the workhorses receive a huge upgrade at MWC 2022. This includes a new chassis design, 16:10 screens and the newest processor for ThinkPad T14 G3 and T16 G1.

The ExpertBook B3 offers an LTE modem, two Thunderbolt 4 ports in a 14-inch form factor (FHD, IPS). The touchscreen can be used with the included input pen. The latter is stowed away in a panel in the base unit.

The satellite connectivity arm of Elon Musk's Space X company - Starlink - has been made operational in Ukraine in addition to the fistful of other countries it services. Tesla's CEO replied to the pleas of Ukraine's Deputy PM that they have activated Starlink over the country and "more terminals are en route."

Less than six months after launching the Redmi G (2021) gaming laptop, Xiaomi looks set to refresh the laptop with a different GPU. Interestingly, though, this GPU is a worse performer than the RTX 3060 on the original model. A price revision also follows.

After a sharp drop that took it down to US$34,338.56, Bitcoin is now back above US$35,000. This dive of the world's most popular cryptocurrency comes as a direct consequence of Russia's military actions in Ukraine and, unfortunately, is also accompanied by a noticeable decline of the global stock market.

Samsung has done its best to promote sales of the new Galaxy S22 series with a mix of tasty pre-order incentives and an excellent trade-in program. Those efforts look to be bearing fruit, too, as a new report touts the Galaxy S22 series as Samsung's best-selling flagship lineup yet, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra leading the charge.

Introduced at the end of 2017, the Marketplace app that allowed drivers to order and pay for various goods and services is now ready to leave the scene. According to General Motors, the service will be discontinued next month, but it might be replaced by a similar in-car shopping solution soon enough.

The Xiaomi 12 series has been on sale in China for right near two months. The company has taken its sweet time with a global launch, but it appears fans may not have to wait much longer, as a new leak touts the first specific date yet for the global release of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro.

Reportedly, Activision has pulled the Call of Duty game planned for 2023, leaving the series without a major release next year. In its place will arrive a new free-to-play game and more content for both CoD: Warzone 2 and CoD: Modern Warfare 2022. Apparently, Activision will instead release Treyarch's next CoD game in 2024.

Going on a trip and need a laptop to get some work done while you're on the road? Whether you're on the hunt for a Windows or MacOS device, your leisurely productivity needs are sure to be covered by at least one of the devices on this list.

The Redmi Note 11 phones are barely a month old on the global market but Xiaomi already has its sights set on the Redmi Note 12 series. Word from multiple corners indicate that a debut for the Redmi Note 12 series in China isn't as far away as some would expect.

With multiple choices that can take its price above the 1,000 Euros threshold, such as cable management accessories or monitor arms, the FlexiSpot E7 standing desk starts at roughly 450 Euros (frame price alone). Until the end of the month, customers from Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria can take advantage of a 120 Euros discount.