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Xiaomi has outlined when it will launch the Redmi Note 12 series globally. Arriving later this month, the series will consist of the Redmi Note 12 through to the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 12S has passed through the FCC on its way to market too.

An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the Boring Lamp is about to launch. The gadget has a modular magnetic design allowing four use cases, including a desk lamp and screen light bar. The colored LED has adjustable brightness, color temperature and dynamic lighting effects, such as a music syncing tool.

Xiaomi has announced that the Redmi Smart Fire TV 32 will launch in India in March. The gadget is the first from the brand to feature the Amazon Fire TV interface, enabling features such as Alexa voice commands. The device has a built-in 20 W speaker system with Dolby Audio and a Vivid Picture Engine.

Huawei's upcoming flagship smartphone, the P60 Pro, has been captured in a new leak that purports to include an in-display selfie camera like that of the Dynamic Island of the latest iPhone Pro models. Should that be the case, the new feature could join up-to-date flat edges, some colorful side buttons and a unique camera hump in the upcoming premium-tier device.

While Volkswagen said it will sit out Tesla's EV price war, it now started to cut the tag of its electric vehicles and just announced the most expensive electrification strategy of all major automakers. The EV shift will cost it up to US$190 billion in new model development, autonomous driving software, and battery factories.

Meizu has finally confirmed that its next top-end Android smartphones, the 20 and 20 Pro, will be unveiled at the end of March 2023. Both devices have appeared in what may be last-minute benchmarking leaks ahead of this event; meanwhile, a famous leaker has taken note of their new, Samsung Galaxy S23-esque builds.

BenQ has released the MOBIUZ EX480UZ in Europe, where it is available for €1,799. The BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ has a 48-inch OLED panel that operates at 4K, 120 Hz and 450 nits. The MOBIUZ EX480UZ has HDMI 2.1 and USB Type-C ports too, among other features.

A second-gen tablet from the brand OPPO has yet to emerge, yet is already backed by a source often in the know to improve on its predecessor in terms of UX. Now, the Pad 2 is believed to do so with a new custom stylus, as well as a stand that is depicted as having a unique twist on the usual in-built keyboard.

Google has finally released the March 2023 Feature Drop for Pixel smartphones. While this month's Feature Drop focuses on the Pixel 4a 5G through Pixel 7 Pro, some features have come to all Pixel smartphones, such as expanded Magic Eraser eligibility.

Nothing is days away from the Ear (2), its latest pair of TWS earbuds. While the Nothing Ear (2) is not due to arrive until next week, two leakers have revealed numerous details about the earbuds, as well as high-resolution promotional images.

Amazfit has launched the GTR Mini smartwatch, which is now available in the US, the UK and the EU. The round wearable has a 1.28-in (~33 mm) display and weighs only 24.6 g (~0.87 oz). The gadget can last up to 20 days on a single charge and contains Amazfit’s patented circularly-polarized GPS antenna.

The Roborock S8 robot vacuum series is due to launch mid-month in France and Germany. An introductory offer of €150 (~US$161) off the MSRP will be available for customers who purchase the S8 before March 23. Features of the devices include up to 6,000 Pa suction power and a 180-minute run time.

Although some details are still missing for the time being, it has just been confirmed by Doogee that the brand's first rugged tablet will arrive in May. Next to the Helio G99 processor, its highlights include a 10.36-inch 2K display, a 20 MP Sony camera, Widevine L1 support, and Android 13.

A new generation of Tesla console display awaits those who purchase its first electric Cybertruck pickup, report insiders. It will be larger than what Tesla uses now, and it will also equip the Cybertruck with a big powered frunk similar to what the Ford F-150 Lightning offers now.

Apple will debut the A17 Bionic on the iPhone 15 Pro phones later in the year. Alleged Geekbench 6 benchmark numbers of the flagship chipset have now surfaced in the wild, though, indicating about a 20% CPU boost in performance vs the iPhone 14 Pro's A16 Bionic.

OnePlus has confirmed that Chinese-market units of its new Android flagship, the 11, will get four major software updates, along with five years' worth of security patch upgrades. The brand's other new smartphones, the Ace 2 and 2V, will get official support for their own versions of ColorOS too, just for not as long. This announcement may or may not bode ill for the 11R, an Indian version of the 2.

Graugear has introduced a new iteration of its M.2 SSD cooling solution for the Sony PlayStation 5. The small accessory should reduce SSD temperatures by up to 25°C and is easy to install.

OnePlus has announced that its first-gen Pad will become the world's first 7:5 aspect-ratio tablet available to pre-order from April 2023. In a potentially confusing move, the brand has adopted a down-payment model for the device's initial release. In the meantime, it is running a giveaway for prizes including the slate, or a pair of its TWS earbuds, in advance of this event.

In new developments to the Microsoft-Activision merger drama, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) President and CEO Jim Ryan had apparently told the EU antitrust chief that he is no mood for a new Call of Duty deal but wants to block the US$69 billion merger from getting regulatory approval. Despite repeated assurances, Sony does not appear to be convinced by Microsoft's terms and feels that PlayStation gamers will get a sub-par Call of Duty experience should the deal go through.

The iPhone is doing relatively well in India, having moved about 40% more units year-on-year (YoY) and making over 25% more revenue, according to reports based on the latest figures. They are what may have prompted Apple to confer a dedicated sales division on the country for the first time. Then again, it move is part of a reported re-shuffling of executives within the Cupertino giant.

New leaks have now provided more insight into Samsung's product plans for the Galaxy Watch6 series. While certain sources believe there could be a Watch6 Classic in addition to the regular Watch6 models, others lean towards Samsung releasing the Watch6 Pro in two sizes.

ENGWE has just introduced the new M20 as its first cruiser-style electric bike. The fat-tire two-wheeler boasts a hub motor with a max power output of 1000 watts (W) and a max speed of 28 miles per hour (mph). It is also rated for a max range of 94 miles, albeit only in its top-end dual-battery configuration.

The 'paid hardware upgrade' needed for the Tesla Model S to hit its advertised 200 MPH top speed turned out to be its US$20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit indeed. With it, a Model S Plaid managed and surpassed the highest speed that Tesla promises, breaking a racing circuit record in the process.

Valve employees have hinted at the state of the Steam Deck platform going forwards. While many gaming handheld manufacturers release new models yearly, Valve will take a different approach. However, this means that the Steam Deck will remain a current-generation device for a while to come.

Anker has unveiled the EverFrost powered cooler, which will shortly crowdfund on Kickstarter. The gadget can cool food and drinks on the go, cooling from 77°F (~25°C) to 32°F (~0°C) in 30 minutes. Plus, a detachable 299 Wh battery provides up to 42 hours of cooling or can recharge other devices.

The Audi electric mountain bike powered by Fantic has been unveiled. The e-bike has a 250 W Brose motor with up to 90 Nm of torque and a 720 Wh Fantic battery. For off-roading, the bicycle has Vittoria tires and a full suspension system. Plus, you can view information about your ride on a built-in display.

The new 'high-visibility' glass roof of the Tesla Model S lowers its center of gravity further as it is lighter than the previous option. It is also 5x more transparent, while with the new color for the Model S Tesla widens the gamut of red hues for its electric vehicles.

Anker has launched the 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1, 4K HDMI), suitable for various macOS, Windows and Linux laptops. The gadget’s five ports include 4K HDMI, 5 Gbps USB and 85 W USB-C pass-through charging. The compact device weighs 2.72 oz (~78 g) and is 0.59-in (~15.0 mm) thick, making it easy to transport.

A global pre-order campaign for the BlitzWolf BW-V3 Mini LED Projector has begun at Banggood. The gadget can throw images up to 120-in (~305 cm) wide with up to 250 ANSI lumens brightness. Features of the device include screen mirroring, one-click focus and an image optimization algorithm.

Available since last March, the Dell UltraSharp U3223QE is a 31.5-inch IPS monitor with a generous resolution of 3840 X 2160 pixels, 100% Rec 709 and sRGB color gamut, as well as a rich set of connectivity options. The ongoing 27% Amazon discount takes this US$1,149.99 piece of hardware down to US$835.79.

The new LG PU700R CineBeam projector will shortly launch in the Republic of Korea and the EU. The 4K UHD gadget has up to 1,000 ANSI lumens brightness and can throw images up to 305 cm (~120-in) wide. Features of the compact gadget include automatic screen alignment and support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.

Roborock has revealed the Q Revo robot vacuum and mop on its US website. The gadget has up to 5,500 Pa suction power and dual rotating mop heads, which can rotate up to 200 times per minute. The device also comes with an auto-cleaning docking station, which can wash the mop and empty the onboard dustbin.

With a list price of US$1,099, the MSI Prestige 14 Evo professional laptop with Intel Core i5-1135G7 and Iris Xe graphics alongside 16/512GB memory/NVMe SSD has been around since mid-October 2020. Now, a generous 32% Amazon discount brings the A11M-221 model of this lightweight machine down to US$750.

Introduced on the market at the end of November 2019, the 14 TB Western Digital Purple HDD is optimized for surveillance tasks with design traits that ensure long-term reliability while in use 24/7. With a list price of US$319.99 and a mid-2021 peak of almost US$600, the WD140PURZ model retails now at US$279.99.

A new leak has now revealed information on the cameras of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable phones. As previously reported, the Z Fold5 will not adopt the S23 Ultra's 200 MP camera; the Galaxy Z Flip5 looks set for a main camera upgrade, however, but not to the S23's 50 MP shooter.

The Samsung Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 are widely expected to debut on March 15 globally. An unboxing video of the two mid-range phones has now leaked ahead of launch, with seeming promotional material from Samsung also revealing Samsung's gift for early adopters.

Realme executive Madhav Sheth has hinted that the Android brand is on the brink of breaking into the most cutting-edge, and often most premium, segment of its market to date. Accordingly, it could release a rival to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or Flip4 soon. However, the company seems undecided as to which one to go with as its first-gen foldable smartphone.

Some interesting PlayStation 6 rumors have surfaced lately, with one source claiming to have unsurprising news about the identity of the PS6 lead designer. In addition, a well-known tech YouTuber has opined that the PS5 Pro might have to be shelved, leaving Sony to focus on forging partnerships for the PS6.

Qualcomm China's announcement of an upcoming launch event has led to speculation that the next addition to the Snapdragon 7 series of mid-range mobile processors will be unveiled on that day. The silicon in question could be a successor to the current Gen 1 flagship, a refresh of the same, or, possibly, both. It is projected to power next-gen smartphones from brands such as Realme and Redmi.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX APU has turned up on PassMark and in the process has delivered incredible single-thread and multi-test suite results. The Ryzen 9 7945HX is so powerful that it easily surpasses the mobile CPU competitor Intel Core i9-13980HX and sets its sights on the desktop monster i9-13900KS instead.

Enabot touts its latest EBO X as the "first true family bot", and, as such, capable of helping protect, entertain and inform your loved ones while moving independently around the home. Its launch via Kickstarter involves a hefty discount off its planned US$999 retail price, while may have helped it attract backing to the tune of over 1900% of its original goal to the project in short order thus far.

Samsung has announced that it will add to the line of Galaxy A-series smartphones sold in India soon. The South Korean giant has yet to specify which new device or devices will be unveiled on the date in question; however, recent leaks point to a mid-ranger with triple rear cameras and, according to its more official tips, water resistance and two choices of RAM size.

Simple, slick, slim and modernly equipped: The new Gigabyte Aero with a 4K OLED display, powerful Raptor-Lake CPU and RTX 4070 seeks to bedazzle gamers and content creators alike. However, the laptop is not particularly cheap.

Roku has launched its first TV models, the Select and Plus Series, at Best Buy in the US. The TVs are available in sizes from 24-in to 75-in, with either HD or 4K resolution. The Plus Series has a higher specification, with a 4K QLED panel with local dimming and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

Anker has unveiled the 552 USB-C Hub, a new Series 5 gadget with nine ports. Outputs include a 4K HDMI 1.4 port, 85 W pass-through charging USB-C and a Gigabit Ethernet port. Also on the device are 5 Gbps USB ports for file transfers and SD/microSD card slots.

Available for purchase since late September 2020, the Acer KB272HL Hbi is a 27-inch FHD monitor with a VA panel, AMD FreeSync support, 75 Hz refresh, and 1 ms response time. With a list price of US$159.99, it is now available with a 25% discount on Amazon, so those interested can get it for US$119.99.

A smartphone that bears the ThinkPhone name and seeks to show its kinship with Lenovo's ThinkPads has big shoes to fill. Read the following summary of our review and find out whether the ThinkPhone lives up to a respected name.

Ahead of OPPO's launch event scheduled for later in the month, new OPPO Find X6 Pro leaks have now surfaced, revealing live images of the flagship phone and OPPO's apparent plans to keep it exclusive to the Chinese market.

AMD could have made an RTX 4090 competitor but chose not to in favor of a trade-off between price and competitive performance. AMD's rationale is that a 600 W card with a US$1,600 price tag is not a mainstream option for PC gamers and that the company always strived to price its flagship GPUs in the US$999 bracket. The company execs also explained why an MCM approach to the GPU die may not be feasible yet unlike what we've seen with CPUs.

Although it's marketed as being portable, the Lepow Z1 can still make for a good monitor on almost any desk setup because of its flexibility and small footprint.