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According to the latest leak by Moore’s Law Is Dead, Intel Meteor Lake is expected to beat AMD’s latest Zen4 Phoenix processors while the 2024 Arrow Lake CPUs reportedly perform up to 40% better in multi-threading vs Raptor Lake CPUs. Furthermore, the leaker claims that Intel will use TSMC’s 3 nm process for the ARL-S desktop Core i9/Core i7 and laptop Core i5/i7 processors.

Qualcomm typically introduces its latest top-of-the-line chipset for mobile devices during its yearly Snapdragon Summit conference. The OEM has confirmed that it will hold such an event in 2023 - just about a month earlier than usual. Meanwhile, a famous leaker asserts that it will be followed by the first smartphone to be based on the potentially cutting-edge 8 Gen 3 SoC not long after that.

Motorola India has alerted its fans that it will "Flip the Script" for its next major product event. That is because it is now slated to unleash the OEM's latest foldable clamshell Android smartphone on another new market. It is backed to bring its enlarged cover display and all its new software tweaks with it to its new home.

Similar to their noticeably faster NVMe counterparts, the price of 2.5-inch SATA drives continue to plummet as the popular SanDisk SSD Plus with 1TB and 2TB of storage capacity reaches now all-time lows that are just a fraction of the original list price.

Is it a multi-mode mobile device charging station?...is it a DIY desk toy?...is it a potential gift for a techy loved one? According to AOHi, it is all of those things. The brand's "Future Eternal City" accessory is intended to look like a space-themed display, yet is in fact a wired/wireless charger bundle, with a power bank to boot. It is also on sale with a coupon code for a limited time.

OnePlus has encountered a severe reputational dip in terms of its flagship smartphones' performance in JerryRigEverything durability testing over the last few generations from which it is only now just recovering. Therefore, the first-gen and ultra-thin Pad might prove some cause for concern. However, the tablet's resistance to damage seems just as encouraging as its capacity for repairability.

Ada Lovelace-powered gaming laptops are finally getting some long-awaited price cuts, and the RTX 4050-equipped configuration of the budget-friendly 2023 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is slowly but surely closing in on the US$900 threshold.

Introduced in mid-Mary 2020, the Samsung T7 portable SSD lineup is still very popular and the capacities of up to 2 TB should be more than enough for most users even in 2023. The ongoing Amazon discounts take the 1 TB model down to US$79.99, while the 2 TB model can be acquired for US$114.99 after a generous 57% price drop.

Owners of used Teslas won't be delighted to hear that the value of their electric cars may drop yet again after Elon Musk returned from China and retweeted that even the cheapest Model 3 will now qualify for full subsidy. It was only eligible for US$3,750 in tax credits so far, while next it may get the full US$7,500 amount.

With generous discounts of over 20% available to some of its siblings as well, the 128 GB green Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is currently available on Amazon with an excellent discount of 33%. Thanks to it, those interested can get this previous-generation flagship device for US$799.99 instead of US$1,199.99.

(Update: Further price drop) A quite capable AMD-powered model variant of the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3, which comes with a spacious 1TB SSD and the brightest display that this series has to offer, can now be purchased with a significant discount thanks to an offer from Lenovo's official sellers account on eBay.

Amazon and Best Buy have shaved another US$50 off the previous all-time low of the popular Hisense U8H Mini-LED TV, whose 65-inch model variant can now be ordered for just US$849 thanks to a substantial discount compared to the original list price.

Hyundai has reported a record number of battery electric vehicle sales in May, with the Ioniq 5 seeing a 28% increase in monthly sales compared to last year, outpacing the rest of Hyundai's line-up that saw an average 20% increase in sales. The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 fell behind the Ioniq 5 considerably, reinforcing the US penchant for SUVs over sedans.

There has been some considerable conjecture over what the recently discovered mysterious Samsung SM-S919O device could actually be. A couple of well-known leakers have been offering their opinions, with one stating it could be a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Exynos 2300 smartphone and the other opining that the Galaxy Note series could be in for a surprise revival.

ASRock has showcased the PG32UMF, a 31.5-inch gaming monitor that combines a 4K resolution with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1,400 nit peak brightness. The ASRock PG32UMF is also colour-accurate and can charge a connected device a tup to 90 W via a USB Type-C port.

Xiaomi appears to be laying the groundwork for a Xiaomi 13 Ultra global release later this month. While the company has not shared anything official yet, it has now scheduled two release dates outside China.

Samsung has shared new details about the Odyssey OLED G9. First shown at CES 2023, the Odyssey OLED G9 has a 49-inch QD-OLED panel with a 1800R curvature, a 1440p resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

The Anker 312 and 317 USB-C single port chargers have arrived, with the 312 available in the EU and both accessories launching in the US. The US versions of the compact gadgets have foldable pins to make them more compact and come with a 5 ft (~1.5 m) USB-C to USB-C charging cable.

A leaker has revealed extensive details about the Redmi 12, a mid-range smartphone that Xiaomi is said to be releasing next month. Allegedly, the Redmi 12 will launch with a 90 Hz and 1080p display, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera, among other hardware.

Xiaomi is rolling out its powerful Electric Scooter 4 Ultra across Europe. The new model has a 940W peak power motor delivering a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph). The folding e-scooter has a 70 km (~43 miles) range and features like E-ABS braking and journey tracking via the Xiaomi app.

Paragraphica may resemble a camera, but it does not capture light to generate images. Instead, the device dispenses with a lens and sensor altogether, and relies on AI to produce results.

Wccftech managed to sneakily run a quick Cinebench R23 multi-core test on the Intel Meteor Lake-P processor in MSI's upcoming Prestige 16 laptop, which is currently on display at Computex 2023. The results showed scores that are only comparable to Comet Lake-U processors indicating that this Meteor Lake CPU isn't working at full capacity just yet.

The Find N3 foldable Android smartphone may be the next high-end mobile device to launch from OPPO. Now, it is thought to be joined on stage by a new smartwatch with the premium specs to match. It is tipped to have its Watch 3 Pro predecessor's cutting-edge curved build, yet outdo it in terms of battery size and dual-processor integration.

Garmin has rolled out a new beta update for Fenix 6, Enduro, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta smartwatches. Arriving as Beta Version 25.91, the update is available as an OTA or through Garmin's Connect Mobile and Express services.

Motorola has now unveiled the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra, sold as the Razr and Razr+ in North America. Not only has Motorola confirmed all key specifications for both devices, but it has also outlined pricing across China, Europe, North America and the UK.

Anycubic asserts that its latest Photon Mono-series 3D printer will retain every detail of its input thanks to a new, high-res monochrome LCD screen. The M5 also supports a mobile app for "one-touch" model selection and progress-tracing. It is available from now with up to US$50 off its pre-order price for a limited time.

The APEX 15 / 17 models as well as a new 16-inch CORE laptop are scheduled to receive the AMD Phoenix treatment with a Ryzen 7 7840HS APU later this summer. However, even though the integrated Radeon 780M GPU is already good enough for 1080p gaming, XMG cannot eliminate the dGPU options.

Volkswagen has officially unleashed its all-electric minibus on the North American market with the announcement of its "long wheelbase" (or LWB) variant. This version of the ID. Buzz also has a heat pump to go with its enlarged battery and extra cubic capacity. It also has an increased top speed thanks to a more powerful electric drive motor - especially in its forthcoming GTX model.

The EM780 is among the smallest mini PCs made by Minisforum, but it can support up to a Ryzen 7 7840U with eight Zen 4 cores and an RDNA 3 Radeon 780M. Despite the tiny case, Minisforum even managed to add active coolers for the processor and the M.2 storage.

After releasing the RX 7600 and the RTX 4060 Ti, AMD and NVIDIA are expected to follow the boards up with more cost-effective cards such as the RX 7500, and the RTX 4050. Per a new report by RedGamingTech, the RX 7500 and the RTX 4050 could have multiple SKUs differentiated solely by the amount of VRAM and the resulting lower MSRPs.

Jackery has announced that its new Plus counterpart for the Solar Generator 2000 Pro is about to be unveiled. It is touted as a new portable power station or backup generator with a build suited to bringing on summer trips from mid-2023. In the meantime, the brand is hyping its launch at a potentially early-bird price by running giveaways for money-off coupons on its website.

Tesla has issued the next Service Bulletin for fixing the water ingress issue with the Model Y liftgate and this time it is planning to use a different sealant. Owners who see water accumulating on the trunk seals should take it to a service shop for liftgate lamp gasket replacement or call Tesla's Mobile Service rangers.

In our review, the Oppo Find X6 Pro shows off its best side. Its appealing design and strong hardware make it a great alternative to the Galaxy S23 Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Unfortunately, it is very unlikely that we'll have the pleasure of being able to buy Oppo's smartphone in Europe.

AYA has announced a new Mini PC Kit for owners of the AYA Neo 2 and Geek 1 who want to opt in to their new motherboard upgrade program to AYA Neo 2S and Geek 1S performance. The program is similar to the Framework laptop upgrade approach.

Nearly four years after the release of its predecessor, rumours have surfaced that an updated Sony Alpha a6700 high-end APS-C camera will be unveiled on July 12 with an updated sensor and processor, as well as a slightly redesigned body. The new a6700 is set to feature the same AI-enabled BIONZ XR image processor as found in the ZV-E1 full-frame vlogging camera, resulting in some serious video chops.

Meta continues to offer improvements to the Quest 2, even after announcing the Quest 3. Later this year, the company will introduce a major upgrade for its three-year-old VR headset, along with a price cut to position the Quest 2 as a cheaper alternative to the new Quest 3.

The Decktility is a handheld PC based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. Shown with a display and a keyboard, the Decktility also features an Arduino and a 3D-printed chassis, among other components.

Google has announced several new features for Pixel devices that it will start rolling out later this month. Available for the Pixel Watch too, the June Feature Drop arrives just before Google starts shipping the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.

The Fisker Ocean Extreme all-electric SUV has just received its EPA range estimate, achieving a rating of 360 miles in the EPA's testing. Not only does the Ocean Extreme edge out the Tesla Model Y by a fair bit, it also achieves the best EPA rating of any electric SUV with a price tag of less than US$200,000. Examining the Ocean Extreme's battery capacity provides a bit more context about the comparison, though.

The LG Eclair QP5 may not look like a regular soundbar, but in addition to the steeply discounted and therefore quite attractive sale price, this rather unique speaker system packs upfiring Dolby Atmos speakers into a tiny package and also comes with a dedicated subwoofer.

In addition to a brand-new app for the infotainment system of the good-looking Polestar 2, the electric hatchback from Sweden gets a few welcome changes that mainly affect iPhone users. Most importantly, the free software update optimizes the range assistant whose algorithm should now offer more precise predictions.

Currently carrying a list price of US$629.99, the Intel Core i9-13900K desktop processor topped at US$805.99 on October 21, 2022. Yesterday, Camelcamelcamel displayed an average price based on the last 50 changes of US$592.16. However, today there's an all-time low price of US$499.99 to talk about.

Nikon's latest announcement show that it does care about its DX format shooters, after all. The f/1.7 Nikkor Z DX is a compact, versatile prime lens that should pair well with the Nikon Z30, Zfc, and Z50 APS-C camera bodies for an all-rounder setup, thanks to its 36 mm full-frame equivalent focal length.

Google is on the verge of shipping its Galaxy Z Fold4 competitor following several alleged cancelled prototypes. Now, several Google employees have confirmed as much, revealing that model before the Pixel Fold was simply not 'good enough' to bring to market.

Samsung took a disproportionate amount of orders for the OLED displays found in the iPhone 14 range during their production compared to other main display suppliers LG and BOE. The former is now said to have gained some ground back in this respect in 2023, having secured a contract to make an increased volume of "15 Pro" and "15 Pro Max" panels. Then again, Samsung may still be content with their additional vanilla "15" and "15 Plus" orders.

A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the Mimono Laser Projector. The unusual gadget has four bendable legs and a tail encased in silicone, allowing you to use the projector in many scenarios. The device has a 1080p resolution, 120 lumens brightness and a maximum recommended image size of 150-in (~381 cm).

Nothing is preparing to launch the Phone (2), its next-generation smartphone. With the launch occurring next month, Nothing has taken steps to underline how it has lowered its carbon footprint between the Phone (1) and Phone (2). The company has revealed various new specifications about the Phone (2) too, including a larger battery.

ASRock has showcased the PG558KF, a 55-inch IPS gaming monitor that will run natively at 8K and 60 Hz. The ASRock PG558KF will also be VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certified and will come with numerous modern ports.

Amazfit has announced that it is now working on a purpose-built GPS Wear device for running - although its release is far from imminent. In the meantime, it has something else for aspiring fitness-enthused beta-testers: a chance to get a unit of the upcoming "sports watch" for free in advance, and assess its apparently cutting-edge tracking technology.

Fiat has announced that it is reviving one of its most legendary pieces of branding in a new all-electric vehicle (EV). Then again, the new Topolino is not so much a car as it is a quadricycle. It is, as such, pitched at the extreme budget end of the EV market, and is now hyped as so metropolitan, sustainable and stripped-back that even its doors are optional.