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According to Q3 2022 financial figures released by AMD, the company’s Data Center, Gaming, and Embedded Systems segments performed well. But the Client segment which includes consumer CPUs like the Ryzen 6000 series took a significant hit due to a weak PC market. Furthermore, the company is also expecting a less-than-ideal Q4 2022, possibly due to bad Zen 4 sales.

Garmin has released software update Beta version 13.15 for Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 955 smartwatches. The release includes new features, such as running power data added to activities without the need to use a separate running dynamics gadget. Plus, improvements have been made to pairing and settings syncing between GCM and your wearable.

The Xiaomi Mi Watch is currently selling at a reduced price on Amazon in European countries, including Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Sweden. Customers can find the most significant discount in Italy, where customers are offered 48% off the regular retail price. You can use the smartwatch to track your heart rate and blood oxygen level or your location with GPS.

Sony has revealed more details about the PlayStation VR 2 headset. Not only has the company announced the headset's price, but it has also confirmed PS VR2's pre-order and release dates. Sony has added another 11 titles to the VR headset's game list too.

Xiaomi has showcased camera samples from the Xiaomi 12S Ultra Concept, its latest camera behemoth. Meanwhile, other photos highlight how unwieldy the Xiaomi 12S Ultra Concept is with its Leica M lens attached.

Dell's new 16-inch machine may not be the sleekest or most portable gaming laptop on the market, but considering its already discounted sale price of US$899, it arguably offers a lot of CPU performance and a fairly decent QHD display for the money.

Garmin has announced plans to host another launch event. Scheduled for next week, Garmin is remaining tight-lipped about what it will announce. Currently, Garmin has only informed fans that it will be 'Coming t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶ soon'.

Huawei has unveiled the Smart Screen V 2022, a new model that contains several upgrades over its predecessors. With an improved processor and graphics chip, the Smart Screen V 2022 also has a brighter display panel, a Devialet-branded speaker system and a 12 MP camera that attaches magnetically to its body.

We criticized the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 quite a lot. The expensive multimedia laptop revealed a huge problem in our review: The ThinkPad quite often rebooted unexpectedly. The newest BIOS firmware is now supposed to solve the issue.

iQOO is a smartphone brand with a penchant for launching mobile devices with high-end specs for surprisingly reasonable prices. Now, it is projected to build on that reputation with upcoming next-gen flagships to launch with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 as soon as possible after that processor's predicted November 2022 launch. This is now expected to happen so fast that they will debut in India by December.

OPPO's 2023 flagship Android smartphone is projected to upgrade to a Sony IMX989 as a main rear camera. Should this be the case, the top-end 1-inch sensor may stand to be a unique version, as it may be the only one enhanced with a MariSilicon X-series co-processor in the Find X6 Pro. A new leak asserts that not only is this the case, it will render the camera capable of next-level video features.

DJI has announced the Mavic 3 Classic, a cheaper starting point in the Mavic 3 series. Equipped with the same 4/3 CMOS sensor as the Mavic 3, the Mavic 3 Classic also matches its sibling's 46-minute flight time. However, the Mavic 3 Classic lacks the Mavic 3's telephoto camera, an omission that lower's the former's starting price by nearly US$600.

Realme has hyped its upcoming 10 4G as the most powerful smartphone yet to launch with its new MediaTek SoC. Now, the OEM has announced that it will not be long until these claims can be put to the test. In the meantime, the probably affordable mobile device is being touted as one that will "sweep away the competition" with potential advantages inherited from its predecessor.

The Intel Core i5-13400 scores 729.3 and 6,591 on CPU-Z's single and multi-threaded benchmark. It features 6 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores, a boost clock of 4.5 GHz and a TDP of 65 Watts.

Xiaomi has revealed an unusual take on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. Reportedly developed alongside the flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra Concept has a second 1-inch camera sensor and a Leica M mount to provide compatibility with DSLR lenses.

Huawei has presented the MateStation X 2023, an all-in-one (AIO) desktop powered by the Intel Core i9-12900H. Arriving with 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage, the MateStation X 2023 also has a 28.2-inch display and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.

The Tesla Model Y Performance version has the new suspension kit as well, despite Elon Musk's mention of the standard Long Range variant only when informing of the change. The Model Ys built in the Shanghai and Berlin Gigafactories have shipped with the 'comfort' suspension for a while, but the Fremont and Texas plants joined the fray later.

Huawei has introduced the Pocket S, its latest foldable smartphone. Lifting many features from last year's P50 Pocket, the Pocket S utilises the lesser Snapdragon 778G chipset and is available in multiple colours. Accordingly, the Huawei Pocket S is cheaper than the P50 Pocket too.

With the release of the P670 and P470 RISC-V processors, SiFive plans to deliver competitive alternatives to legacy technologies for the wearables, smart home and AR/VR markets. The new processors are touted to bring considerable performance boosts over ARM's Cortex cores.

The new 1-beta nodes bring 15% improvements for power efficiency and a 35% increase in capacity over last year's 1-alpha technology. Micron is already shipping LPDDR5X-8500 qualification samples to select smartphone manufacturers.

The Ryzen 7 6800H CPU and GeForce RTX-3070 Ti Laptop GPU ensure a smooth gaming experience for all games and display them on a 15.6-inch screen (FHD, 165 Hz). The notebook has enough space for two PCIe-4 SSDs and also features a USB 4 port. Bonus: The device stays fairly cool.

Huawei has presented the Watch GT Cyber, a smartwatch unlike any other. Built around a 1.32-inch AMOLED display, the Watch GT Cyber has a unique design that allows people to swap the watch shell out for another when needed. Launching in China before other markets, the Watch GT Cyber retails for CNY 1,288 (~US$177) in Huawei's home market, with its replacement shells priced at CNY 199 (~US$27).

According to new reports, Xiaomi could equip the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra with an even more impressive camera sensor than the 1-inch one in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. With the Sony IMX989 headed to the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra may showcase a new sensor altogether.

After sending Japanese supervisors from Panasonic to its Gigafactory in Nevada in order to speed up the 4680 battery cells production, Tesla is now dispatching its Chinese employees to help their American counterparts in the Fremont factory. Tesla's aging California plant is the bottleneck that prevents it from lowering its overall EV production expenses.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 are coming. The two next-gen flagship chipsets will debut this month, and new leaks have now revealed core configuration details and early GPU performance numbers that outperform Apple's A16 Bionic.

The rather rare "all-AMD" configuration of the Asus ROG Strix G15 draws closer to the important US$1,000 mark thanks to a new sale at Best Buy that grants a huge US$600 or 35 percent discount on the well-performing 15-inch gaming laptop made by the reputable Taiwanese PC manufacturer.

The probably sinfully expensive new top-of-the-line variant of the Porsche Taycan could be launched within the next two years, and it sports a fixed rear spoiler that clearly differentiates it from the regular model variants of the electric sports car. In terms of performance, the new Taycan Turbo GT could directly compete against the brutally quick Tesla Model S Plaid.

Can't decide between the Ryzen 7 6800H or Ryzen 9 6900HX? Do yourself and your wallet a favor by just going with the Ryzen 7 6800H because the Ryzen 9 6900HX may as well just be the same processor.

The Snapdragon Summit is officially on, and will take place from its traditional Hawai'i setting in 2022. However, it will also be livestreamed, starting with its Day 1 keynote. The event is widely projected to introduce the new top-end 8 Gen 2 mobile processor, although Qualcomm asserts that it will also debut its latest developments in the areas of extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI) as well as new dedicated solutions for audio and connectivity tech.

Xiaomi has revealed that it took less than an hour for it to sell more than 350,000 smartphones belonging to the new Redmi Note 12 series. Surprisingly, the Redmi Note 12 series is decidedly more unpopular than the Redmi Note 11 series, which garnered over 500,000 sales during the same period.

One-netbook has ended its pre-order period for the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U-powered version of the ONEXPLAYER mini Pro. Now available without reservation, the 7-inch gaming handheld starts at US$1,199 with 512 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM.

Unihertz has revealed the Jelly 2E, a compact smartphone that the company claims is the size of a credit card. The Unihertz Jelly 2E has a 3-inch display, weighs 110 g and is based on the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, among other features.

EcoFlow has unveiled the RIVER 2 range of portable power stations. Three models are available; the range-topping Pro model has a 768 Wh battery and an 800 W power output. In X-Boost mode, you can double the power to 1,600 W, enabling you to use the gadget with devices like a microwave.

Huawei is now strongly hinting at an upcoming new feature for its latest top-end foldable smartphone, the Mate Xs 2, to be unveiled during the OEM's upcoming Developer Conference. The upgrade could put the premium device on par with the latest iPhone 14 series in terms of cutting-edge innovations - then again, it might have its limits.

Additional Motorola Edge X40 specifications have been revealed. They include 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP triple rear cameras, a 5,000 mAh battery and up to 18 GB of RAM. The 12 MP sensor is a telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom.

The OPPO N3 robot vacuum has arrived in China. The gadget has up to 4,000 Pa suction power and sonic vibration mopping; the company claims the mop vibrates 12,000 times per minute. Over 31 sensors are used by the device to make intelligent decisions, with route optimization and obstacle avoidance.

Google's latest top-end Android smartphone has now made its appearance on the JerryRigEverything YouTube tech teardown channel. The Gorilla Glass Victus- and anodized aluminum-enhanced Pixel 7 Pro might have passed the traditional battery of online durability tests with flying colors - were it not for one of its series' most distinctive and prominent hardware attributes, that is.

The BenQ LW500 projector, designed for the office, has arrived in the US and Canada. The WXGA projector has up to 2,000 ANSI lumens brightness and a 20,000:1 contrast ratio. The laser light source has up to 30,000 hours of lifetime, thanks to SmartEco mode technology which optimizes the brightness.

Garmin has started rolling out Beta Version 10.08 for the Instinct 2 series, a Release Candidate build that contains numerous changes and improvements. Not only has Garmin included several bug fixes, but it has also bundled new features and improvements. Beta Version 10.08 is available to download now for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S.

Dere has introduced the T30 Pro, a Windows tablet that supports a detachable keyboard and pen input. Considering the T30 Pro's price, it is surprising to see Dere include a high-resolution and fast OLED display, as well as a keyboard cover and up to 1 TB of storage.

It seems that Polar is preparing to replace the Ignite 2. While the company still sells the smartwatch, it has left a few clues as to the impending arrival of the Ignite 3.

Steam Big Picture mode has received a substantial update, moving it away from its most recent layout. In its place arrives Steam Deck UI, which contains new features and improved navigation when using a controller.

The Mavic 3 Classic is set to take flight in a few days, with DJI already confirming the drone's release date. While the drone is due for release tomorrow, reliable leaker Jasper Ellens has shared European pricing, confirming rumours about a €500 saving from the regular Mavic 3.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is on the way. MediaTek's next-gen flagship was rumored to launch before its rival, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and those rumors look to have had substance to them, with a new leak revealing what appears to be a press invite for a November 8 event.

According to word on the grapevine, Nothing is set to debut a direct successor to the Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds that launched over a year ago. Supposedly, the Nothing Ear (2) is slated to be unveiled imminently—in December.

The Thunderbolt 4 connector shows its age as it gets tested with an external RTX 4090 GPU. This was not immediately apparent with previous GPU generations, but the RTX 4000 bandwidth capacities clearly give TB4 a hard time. Additionally, it looks like the TB4 implementation on Intel's top-tier mobile CPU is unexpectedly lacking.

Samsung has outlined plans to upgrade 65 devices to One UI 5 in Europe. Supposedly, the company will complete its Android 13 upgrade process by February 2023 in Europe, with November and December being the biggest months in Samsung's rollout. Unsurprisingly, Samsung will update current flagships first before moving onto older models and current mid-range devices.

Xiaomi is preparing a successor to the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, an Indian version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus. With the release of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, Xiaomi has added references within MIUI to the Xiaomi 12i HyperCharge. Sadly, it seems that the Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition and its 210 W fast charging capabilities.

Intel launched the 13th gen Raptor Lake processors on September 27 with availability on October 20. The CPUs have been widely praised to offer great performance while costing less than the competition. 3DCenter has aggregated launch review results of Raptor Lake CPUs from several different publications to offer a holistic view of Intel’s new processors.

The Xiaomi Mi TV ES70 has been launched in China. The device has a 4K resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate, supporting Dolby Vision and DTS-HD technologies. The gadget comes with a built-in bass-boosting speaker system, and you can control the device with Xiao AI voice commands or via a smartphone app.