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Another Nintendo Switch 2 release date rumor has surfaced but should be taken with a grain of salt due to its convoluted and questionable chain of sources. While it’s worth discussing the potential for when the Switch 2 or next-gen Nintendo console might be unveiled, it needs to be remembered that only the Big N itself will know for certain.

Apple's new M3 chip may not debut at WWDC 2023 alongside a 13-inch MacBook Air. It hasn't entered mass production and is expected to do so some time by Q3 2023.

Aside from the Tesla Model Y and Porsche Panamera, the top five of the most-recalled vehicles in the US also includes the three other EVs made by the American automaker, which supposedly will be affected by 14 times as many recalls as the average car.

The next (and apparently imminent) generation of OPPO Reno-series smartphones may launch with the Honor 90 line-up as their closest competitors, particularly as the two sets of devices might launch with nearly identical SoCs to their respective predecessors. Then again, the OPPO devices are projected to win out, even though the 90 Pro just might have a main camera rated for a 200MP resolution.

According to a reliable leaker, Motorola has set a European launch date for both its next-generation foldable smartphones. Allegedly, the company's next flagship will launch as the Razr Pro, not the Razr 2023 or the Razr Plus.

MediaTek has announced that its flagship Dimensity line of mobile SoCs has gone Auto with a new range of computing solutions for next-gen vehicles. It challenges Qualcomm's latest offerings for the same industry pretty directly, purporting to cover the needs of the "smart cockpit" and connectivity on the road as well as automatic driver assistance systems (ADAS), delivered through the OEM's cutting-edge architecture.

Garmin has released Beta Version 13.13 for Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series smartwatches. While the new beta update is light on new features, it contains plenty of bug fixes and several improvements within its 33 changes.

Xiaomi has introduced the Sound Move, a new Bluetooth speaker with plenty of features up its sleeve. Not only does the Xiaomi Sound Move offer up to 21 hours of battery life, but it also provides Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

Xiaomi has introduced the Smart Band 8, its next-generation fitness tracker. While the Smart Band 8 looks a lot like its predecessor, Xiaomi has improved the fitness tracker's versatility with more watch bands to choose from, as well as a pendant and a clip for attaching it to a running shoe.

The Garmin Beta update v12.13 for the Instinct 2 and Instinct Crossover smartwatches has been released. The latest software includes several bug fixes, resolving potential crash issues and problems with the saved locations list. As with other updates, eligible smartwatches will receive the software automatically.

OPPO's 'global' foldable smartphone, the Find N2 Flip, is now eligible for a new software update, rated to upgrade the experience of using its secondary (or "cover") screen somewhat. It involves the addition of a feature that converts speech into messages on apps such as WhatsApp, as well as the ability to control Spotify (to a certain extent).

The Toyota bZ Sport Crossover and bZ FlexSpace concept electric vehicles have been revealed. Images of the BEVs show interior details, including steering yokes and curved or holographic infotainment systems. Toyota has also suggested that the vehicles will feature intelligent driver assistance tools.

Xiaomi has released a camera accessory kit to accompany the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. To be available in at least China, the kit includes a protective case, a camera handle and a 67 mm adapter ring, among other accessories.

Further details and pricing for the EcoFlow Glacier portable cooler have been revealed in the US and EU. The device has two compartments with different temperatures, with the ability to cool or freeze from -13 to 50°F (~-25 to 10°C). A detachable add-on battery provides up to 24 hours of run time and a USB-C port to charge other gadgets.

A new leak has highlighted the custom AMD Ryzen APU that will ship in the upcoming ASUS ROG Ally. While the APU is expected to be based on the Ryzen 7 7840U, ASUS will sell the ROG Ally as featuring the AMD Ryzen Z1 series instead.

The EcoFlow Wave 2, a portable air conditioner and heater, is now available in the US and EU. The gadget provides 6,100 BTU cooling and 5,100 BTU heating performance, with Fast, Sleeping and Eco modes. With an add-on battery, the device can run on a single charge for up to 9.6 hours.

Following the V30 and V Max, the Doogee V30T arrives as the latest member of the brand's V series of rugged Android smartphones. Its highlights include the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, a 120 Hz display, a 108 MP main triple camera setup, all inside a tough case covered with a photochromic material.

Xiaomi has added to its TV Master range with a new 86-inch model. Promising exceptional image quality thanks to 1,080 Mini-LED backlight zones, the Xiaomi TV Master 86-inch also peaks at 2,000 nits, has HDMI 2.1 ports and combines a 4K native resolution with a 144 Hz refresh rate.

Xiaomi has launched a pre-sale event for the new Mijia Sweeping and Mopping Robot 2 in China. The gadget has up to 5,000 Pa suction power and mops, which can be automatically lifted. Plus, the robot will return to its dock to clean the mops during the cleaning process to ensure that collected dirt is not spread around the home.

After months of rumors, Xiaomi has now launched its latest tablets in China. The Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro arrive as proper successors to 2021's Pad 5 series, and come equipped with powerful chipsets, competitive hardware, and enticing price tags.

TCL has revealed the C845 TV range in the EU. The 4K Mini LED model has up to 2,000 nits brightness, a native 144 Hz refresh rate and comes with integrated ONLYO speakers. Gaming features of the device include FreeSync Premium Pro, a 240 Hz Game Accelerator and an HDMI 2.1 port.

AOKZOE is preparing to launch a new powerful 7-inch gaming handheld. Reportedly based on the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, the AOKZOE A2 will also feature a 7-inch laminated IPS display and hall effect triggers, among other hardware.

Xiaomi has introduced the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, its latest flagship. Usurping the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra features a fourth rear-facing camera, among other changes, as Xiaomi looks to take on the best Android flagships going.

Samsung will finally let users configure the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ with up to 12 GB RAM. Both phones will use a modified version of Samsung's M11 AMOLED panel. Domestic (South Korean) variants could even ship with an Exynos 2400 SoC.

According to new leaks, ASUS has based the ROG Ally on what is expected to become a popular AMD Ryzen APU among gaming handhelds, thanks to Zen 4 CPU cores and an RDNA 3-based iGPU. Seemingly, there could be two ROG Ally models, too.

The Hisense A5KQ, a gadget which can be used as a TV or monitor, has been launched in European countries like Spain and Germany. The device has a 1080p QLED display with up to 200 nits brightness. Other features include a game mode, Anyview wireless screencasting and built-in speakers compatible with Dolby Atmos.

The HY300 projector can be imported to many countries worldwide via AliExpress. The portable gadget has a native resolution of 720p, and an LCD light source delivers up to 120 lumens brightness. The projector runs on Android 11, with Netflix and wireless screencasting from mobile devices.

The Dimensity 9200 looks to not be as much of a success as last year's Dimensity 9000 series. According to a new report. MediaTek already has its sights set on its next-gen flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9300, which is being built in collaboration with Vivo and is expected to rival the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

It appears that AOKZOE is close to releasing the AOKZOE A1 Pro, one of two new gaming handhelds that the company has in the pipeline. The AOKZOE A1 Pro will be the larger of the two, but both are expected to launch with a Zen 4 and RDNA 3-powered AMD Ryzen APU.

A Tesla confirmation has added the deadly fire truck incident to the list of situations during which the electric car's driver-assist functions like Autopilot may have been active at the time of the crash. The nighttimе incident resulted in the death of the Model S driver and first responders had to cut the EV to take it away from underneath the damaged fire truck.

The Pixel Tablet is fast approaching, with Google likely launching the tablet during its I/O 2023 keynote on May 10. In the meantime, a new leak claims to have confirmed more unknown details about the device, including the presence of a built-in privacy switch.

Google's upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 7a, will launch in a few weeks at I/O. Pricing information for the 7a has now leaked, potentially dampening public excitement thanks to a price tag exceeding what the superior Pixel 7 is routinely available for these days.

After a 4-year hiatus, undervolting can again be safely performed on Intel's mobile CPUs. XMG is among the first to re-enable BIOS-based undervolting features for this year's NEO, PRO and KEY laptops.

We recently put the Aorus 17X AZF to the test with its Intel Raptor Lake CPU and the fastest GeForce RTX graphics card from Nvidia. Performance levels are excellent, but the noise under load is not insignificant.

Just like the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a 64 MB 3D V-Cache stacked on top of the single CCD bringing the total amount of L3 cache to 96 MB. Per 3DCenter’s launch review roundup, not only does the cheapest Ryzen 7000X3D CPU sip power, the presence of 3D V-Cache propels the Ryzen 7 7800X3D to the top of the gaming charts.

The Indiedroid Nova is a new single-board computer, albeit one that is heavily based on the Pico Pi V2.0. The Indiedroid Nova features a Rockchip RK3588S SoC, up to 16 GB of RAM and upgradeable eMMC 5.1 flash storage, among other features.

Apparently, Fitbit is preparing to release a new smartwatch with an LTE modem and a front-facing camera. Codenamed Project Eleven, the smartwatch is expected to be aimed at children, which explains its colourful design.

The rather quick PCIe 4.0 SSD works well in Sony's PlayStation 5 and has now dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon as the e-commerce giant is selling the 2TB version of the Crucial P5 Plus for US$119 instead of the astronomical list price of US$319.

Fairphone is preparing to release the Fairbuds XL, a pair of over-ear wireless headphones. Not only has the design of the Fairbuds XL leaked, but so has its European retail price.

(Update: 65-inch version now also on sale) After a 27 percent discount in addition to an already reduced list price of US$1,499, the LG C2 OLED has now dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon, which makes the 55-inch version a particularly good deal for bargain hunters with a budget of around US$1,000.

Huawei has announced updates to the MateBook D line of laptops for 2023. The PCs are powered by 13th-gen Intel processors, and are joined by new smart TVs. Each Smart Screen S3 Pro also has triple HDMI 2.1 ports and a 120Hz display rated to scale up to 240Hz in a gaming mode.

Based on new information, the POCO F5 Pro will not be a straight re-brand of the Redmi K60. While Xiaomi will repurpose most Redmi K60 parts for the POCO F5 Pro, the latter will have a smaller battery capacity than the former.

Google is set to unveil the Pixel Fold next month at I/O as its first attempt at a tablet to rival Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold lineup. Ahead of its debut, however, a new leak has now provided insight into Google's launch and availability schedule for the foldable, as well as for the mid-range Pixel 7a.

Fairphone has opened an Android 13 beta program for the Fairphone 3 and Fairphone 3 Plus. While Android 13 will be the third major Android OS update for the Fairphone 3 Plus, the Fairphone 3 is set to receive its fourth update, one more than even Google provides its smartphones.

Huawei has just made the latest generation of its Band official in both NFC- and non-NFC form. The fitness tracker is mainly touted as a lighter version of its predecessor with more band options that are more user-friendly this time. The fitness tracker has launched alongside the Enjoy 60X, a new smartphone that brings top-end Mate-series design and a massive battery to its mid-range segment.

Sega, one of the largest gaming companies in the world, is buying Rovio, the studio that created Angry Birds, for EUR€706 million (roughly US$771 million as of press time). The purchase is part of Sega's strategy to invest more heavily in mobile gaming.

The latest variant of the popular Minisforum UM590 is now up for pre-order starting at US$219 (barebone). The UM560XT has an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor inside and up to 32 GB RAM & 1 TB SSD, in which case the price will be US$379. If everything goes as planned, shipments will start in mid-May.

New leaked hands-on photos of the POCO F5 and POCO F5 Pro appear to confirm the pair's origins. As expected, the POCO F5 will launch as the global version of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, while the POCO F5 Pro will be a re-branded Redmi K60.

As JerryRigEverything host Zach Nelson points out in the YouTube channel's latest video, the new OnePlus 11 sports an oddly-shaped "center vent" not typically found in Android smartphone frames. It was deemed not likely to be for something more normal, like a mic, due to its shape and size. Then again, the mystery "hole" might be there for a good reason, as the device's appearance in the popular teardown series reveals.

It appears that Xiaomi is on the verge of launching the Smart Band 7 NFC in Europe. While the company has not commented on the fitness tracker's whereabouts yet, authorised Polish retailers are already selling the device, confirming a modest price increase from the regular Smart Band 7.