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An upgrade on Apple's latest take on the all-in-one (AIO) PC, the markedly light, thin and colorful iMac (2021), is one of the most hotly-awaited new releases from the Cupertino behemoth - according to Bloomberg's tech contributor Mark Gurman, at least. Now, there are signs that this updated desktop will make it to the market by the end of 2023.

Judging from what might be its inaugural leak, the next-gen version of Motorola's Moto G Power will launch as an affordable Android smartphone with minimal updates compared to its pre-existing 2022 forebear. Then again, this means the supposedly upcoming device may stand to offer features such as a headphone jack as well as USB type-C charging and triple rear cameras, albeit in a slightly more compact form-factor this time around.

The Poco X4 Pro received a lot of flak when it launched last year for its poor performance compared to its predecessor, the Poco X3 Pro. Xiaomi has now fixed that by equipping the Poco X5 Pro with a more powerful chipset, and here we take a look at the performance numbers of the two popular mid-range phones.

The rumor mill has recently swung towards the Galaxy S23 FE being a certainty this year. A new leak has now allegedly revealed when exactly the premium phone will debut, with it seemingly being prepped to launch alongside the Galaxy Tab S8 FE.

The "Mix Fold 3", as the name implies, would be a third-gen foldable device from Xiaomi, should it really launch later in 2023 as projected in a new leak. It is also predicted to be at least as premium as its predecessor, integrating many of the flagship-grade specs of flexible and non-flexible members of its series alike.

The just recently released Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 sports Nvidia's latest entry level gaming GPU in the form of the RTX 4050, but the 15-inch gaming laptop also comes with a rather cheap 120Hz display that may not be the ideal choice for some prospective buyers.

Apple has already devoted over US$1 billion to the establishment of a Silicon Design Center located in Munich, Germany. Now, the Cupertino giant has announced that it intends to approximately double this investment in expanding the facility into new buildings with significantly more lab space and "cutting-edge design". The initiative is intended to enhance R&D on on projects such as next-gen processors and wireless technologies at the Center.

Samsung shipped more units of its flagship foldable mobile devices than up-and-coming rivals such as Motorola, Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo put together in 2022, according to the latest Canalys research on the subject. Despite this virtual monopoly, the market is expected to double in size this year, exhibiting a healthy trajectory that only took a slight ding from the decline of the smartphone market as a whole in its last quarter.

Word on the grapevine indicates Xiaomi may not launch the Xiaomi Pad 6 series for a few months. More details of the tablet lineup have now surfaced from a typically reliable Chinese source, along with word of a Redmi tablet expected to launch soon.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has been tipped to debut much later in the year, around October. The next-gen flagship chipset also looks set to edge Apple's A16 Bionic in the CPU department, and a new leak has now revealed more details of the SoC.

Lenovo also offers an RTX 4050 dGPU option with 95 W TGP, which, apparently is almost as fast as the 115 W RTX 4060, at least in 3DMark Time Spy. Additional specs include 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage and a 15.6-inch LCD display with 40p resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate.

Xiaomi will shortly launch the Mijia Smart Floor Fan 1X in China. A wall outlet or power bank can power the USB-C gadget. You can choose from many settings in the Mijia app to customize the fan's output for a natural feeling to suit you. Plus, you can control the smart fan with Xiao AI voice commands.

There aren't many 9-inch tablets, but the slightly larger screen and relatively low weight do have advantages. This is also evident from our review of the Lenovo Tab M9, which we have summarized here.

In addition to the well-known RTX 3070 Ti, the attractive mid-range configuration of the Acer Predator Helios 300 also features a decent 240Hz QHD display and has now dropped to US$1,399 after receiving a noteworthy US$700 discount at Best Buy.

For a budget-friendly price of just under US$900, the Hisense A7H offers an enormous 85-inch screen that should be more than big enough for spacious living rooms.

[Update #1] If you care about DLSS 3 on external monitors and G-Sync support, then you'll want to stay on an earlier graphics driver for now. The issues we experienced are repeatable on multiple units according to Razer.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and its siblings are expected to arrive later in the year with IP67 ratings that set them above their peers. According to a new leak, however, the premium tablets may not be equipped with Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset.

Infinix is now said to have a new smartphone charging system that could set a new record for the industry in the works. This alleged upgrade on 180W ThunderCharge technology is tipped to blow even the new Realme GT3 out of the water on its March 2023 launch. This event may introduce a new power brick with key adaptations to support its estimated 260W top speed.

Miraxess MiraDock is moving towards launching the MiraDock, its smartphone desktop docking station. The company behind the ill-fated Mirabook is already accepting pre-orders and hopes to start shipping the MiraDock later this month.

According to a new report, Xiaomi is working towards a return to the Wear OS ecosystem, years after the company released its sole Wear OS-powered wearable. Reputedly, the smartwatch will arrive under the Xiaomi Watch series and will run Wear OS 3.

Lenovo US has announced the start of its annual sale today (March 3, 2023), an event with savings of up to 75% on a range of ThinkPads, reducing one model in particular to just under US$250 in price. However, despite this attractive prospects a potential customer might be advised to consider whether the PC in question is really the best new machine for the home or office. Then again, there are others on offer that might be.

Google has published new guidelines for Wear OS smartwatch apps. Theoretically, the changes should result in higher software quality across Wear OS, with 39 UX guidelines set for Wear OS 3, instead of a mere 8 with Wear OS 2.

A new leak has revealed that Nothing is working on an in-house speaker. The first of its kind by the company, the so-called Nothing Speaker (1) has an unusual design with what appears to be a transparent carrying handle.

Xiaomi has announced another MIUI 14 rollout. Having already revealed that 18 smartphones will receive its latest OS update, it has now outlined which POCO-branded smartphones will be making their way onto MIUI 14.

The first details of the Redmi Note 12S series have surfaced, courtesy of a reliable leaker. Allegedly, Xiaomi will start selling two Redmi Note 12S devices within the next two months based on MediaTek chipsets.

Other specs for the MSI GP66 model on sale include an Intel i7-11800H processor complemented by 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage, plus a 240 Hz 15.6-inch display with 1080p resolution.

A concept blind speaker for LG, the RE'ST, has been unveiled. The gadget features mood lighting and a projector to cast video or images on the rolling display. You can control the speaker with an accompanying smart remote, the RE'ST ASSISTANT, which can also help you to track your daily routine.

Xiaomi is now crowdfunding for its new Soft Air Conditioner 1.5 hp. The latest model is more efficient than its predecessor, with a Class 1 efficiency rating and a 5.27 APF. The smart air conditioner can also dehumidify your room and can be controlled via the Mijia app or with Xiao AI voice commands.

Razer has presented a series of Orochi V2 gaming mice in special edition liveries. All based on well-known Pokémon characters, the special edition models are functionally identical to the regular Orochi V2 gaming mouse.

Xiaomi has started issuing MIUI 14 to the Mi 11i as part of its global rollout. The Mi 11i is one of 18 devices that will receive MIUI 14 in Xiaomi's first global rollout wave, which includes the rest of the Mi 11 series, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 series. Most devices will be updated to Android 13 and MIUI 14, although some will receive an Android 12-based update.

Anker currently offers US$30 or 30% off its 733 Power Bank (GaNPrime PowerCore 65W) 2-in-1 charger in the US. The gadget doubles as a 65 W wall charger and 10,000 mAh power bank. You can simultaneously charge three devices via two up to 65 W USB-C ports and one up to 22.5 W USB-A port.

ChargerLAB has launched the Power-Z AK001, a charging test USB-C cable with an integrated display. The color screen provides diagnostic information such as voltage, current, power and temperature. The bidirectional charging cable is 1.5 m (~5 ft) long and can be used at up to 240 W.

The Beta Version 14.50 update for Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE is now rolling out. The latest software, available to customers who sign up for the company’s Beta Program, brings several feature improvements to the wearable. Plus, a new chart data field has been added to the smartwatch.

The first photos of the upcoming Xiaomi Smart Band 8 seem to have been leaked. The images show the wearable to be similar to its predecessor, the Xiaomi Smart Band 7, with one significant change. So far, the watch with model number M2239B1 has been registered with agencies across countries in the Middle East and South East Asia.

The 8-core Ryzen 7 7840HS is a part of the trio of Phoenix-HS APUs that AMD revealed in January. Moore’s Law Is Dead has now leaked the 3DMark Time Spy performance of the chip and the results look very encouraging if accurate.

Tesla will announce the vehicle assembly plans for its new Gigafactory in Mexico in three months when it starts building it, according to local officials. The size of Giga Nuevo León will be nearly twice that of Giga Texas and Tesla may finally reveal if it plans to make the Model 2 there as is rumored.

Samsung is now equipping its premium smartphone series globally with Qualcomm chipsets, which is definitely noticeable in our tests. But the Galaxy S23 Ultra also boasts some improvements outside the SoC.

The Nintendo Switch 2 hype train shows no sign of slowing down as no fewer than three separate social media-related incidents have led to rumors that the Switch successor could be announced or even launched in 2023. The next-generation Nintendo console has no official name, with “Switch Pro” and “Switch 2” frequently appearing in reports.

Alienware has announced new gaming headsets — the wired AW520H and the dual-mode wireless AW720H. Both headsets come with 40 mm Hi-Res certified drivers, noise cancelling retractable boom mics, support for Dolby Atmos, memory foam, and AlienFX lighting.

The powerful RTX 3080 gaming laptop from Asus also features a quick Ryzen 9 5900HX, and thanks to a new deal, this machine has now dropped below the US$1,500 mark, which makes the ROG Strix Scar 15 a very good deal for high-end gamers.

Two apparent prototypes of the 2024 Porsche Taycan facelift have been spotted during a winter drive in snowy Sweden, which is where the rumored top trim with a peak output of 1,000 electric horsepower might have been put to the test.

Alienware's AW420K packs the brand's latest mechanical keyboard specs into a new wired RGB form-factor. With its refined profile and tenkeyless form-factor, it is also rated to save on desk space. Then again, its multi-mode risers can restore some height if necessary, while its PBT key-caps and Cherry switches are backed to keep its typing experience going in the long term.

The Alienware AW620M wireless gaming mouse is available in two color variants called “Lunar Light” and “Dark Side of the Moon”, while the new pointing device is ergonomically shaped and is supposed to be comfortable to use for right-handed gamers who have long gaming sessions in their future.

The new Alienware AW920K offers 3 kinds of full-sized mechanical gaming keyboard use in one: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless or wired. Its classically-styled deck exhibits a rocker switch and dial as well as double-shot PBT keys, the RGB AlienFX up-lighting of which can be tuned via the Alienware Command Center. The Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard also boasts magnetic snap-on charging and Cherry switches.

Dell refreshed the Alienware lineup of gaming laptops at CES 2023 with the latest processors and GPUs. The company also announced the Alienware x14 R2, a successor to the 2022 Alienware x14. Today Dell has finally revealed when you’ll be able to buy the new x14 R2.

Dell refreshed the Alienware m16 early this year with the new Raptor Lake mobile processors, RTX 40 laptop graphics, and updated displays. For the first time since 2015, the company also introduced a new Alienware m18. Dell has now announced the availability date for the entry-level variants of both notebooks.

Dell announced the 2023 G15 and G16 gaming laptops with Intel Raptor Lake processors, Nvidia RTX 40 GPUs, and updated designs in January. The company has now revealed the general availability of the machines equipped with Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs.

The Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor is now enjoying its final appearance as a showcase model prior to becoming available on the North American market. The AW2524H is backed to push IPS display technology to its limit by pairing its refresh with NVIDIA's new Reflex Latency Analyzer as well as G-SYNC to eliminate ghosting and tearing.

The Plugable UD-3900 USB 3.0 Universal Docking station is now 42% off at Amazon in the US. The gadget supports connection to two 2K displays, with six USB ports, gigabit Ethernet and 3.5 mm audio jack. The dock is compatible with various Windows, Mac and ChromeOS laptops.

The STIHL iMOW robot lawn mower pricing has been unveiled for the EU. The new line-up features six models, which start at €1,999. The devices can cover lawn areas up to 5,000 m² (~53,820 ft²), and tackle inclines up to 60%. Plus, you can control the mower with an app or voice commands.