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The 2022 Toshiba Z770 MiniLED TV has arrived in China. The gadget has a 4K resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate and up to 500 nits brightness. A built-in speaker system provides 2.1.2 channel audio, and the device has several features for gaming, such as VRR and ALLM, with an 8 ms response time.

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk may have failed to mention that the delay of the expected Cybertruck electric pickup launch for mid-2023 might also entail a delay in the mass production plans for the vehicle. Apparently, Tesla won't be able to produce the Cybertruck in financially significant numbers until this time next year.

Industry analyst Ross Young says that the iPhone SE 4 could substitute its LCD panel with an OLED variant. Apple is yet to decide on the phone's screen size, which could vary between 5.7 and 6.1 inches.

Thanks to its Core i7-12700H CPU and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, the Schenker Vision 14 offers plenty of performance in a compact 14-inch chassis - without the big battery, the weight decreases from 1.3 (~2.87 lbs) to just above 1.1 kg (~2.43 lbs). In this case, the Vision 14 is practically unrivaled.

The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 laser projector is currently discounted in North America. US customers can save US$200, while those in Canada can save CA$200 (~US$148). The gadget has 3 LCD technology and a peak brightness of 1,000 lumens. Plus, the projector has built-in Android TV and Yamaha speakers.

Acuce is now crowdfunding for its A10 Pro 14-in-1 portable docking station. The hub supports dual 8K displays at 60 Hz and has a built-in M.2 SSD enclosure with up to 8 TB capacity and read and write speeds of up to 1,048 Mbps. Ports on the gadget include USB 3.2, 100 W PD fast-charging USB-C and an SD card slot.

At just $150, The Mudix S1 is one of the least expensive native 1080p projectors in the market and it even supports Wi-Fi video streaming. Even so, it still suffers from many of the same drawbacks that other inexpensive projectors tend to have in order to keep costs low.

Xiaomi has launched 67 W and 35 W Dual Port Chargers in China. The gadgets come with USB-A and USB-C ports, allowing you to charge a pair of devices simultaneously, with dynamic power distribution. The 67 W model supports fast-charging protocols such as PD and QC, as well as the UFCS.

Huawei has already confirmed the impending arrival of the Watch GT Cyber, a new spin-off in the Watch GT series. Now, a hands-on photo has emerged online just days before the smartwatch's introduction. Seemingly, the Watch GT Cyber has an innovative design that will allow you to use the smartwatch without its bulky outer case.

Onyx BOOX has announced the Tab10, an Android tablet with an E-Ink display. One of many devices that the company has launched this month, the Onyx BOOX Tab10 arrives in China first for CNY 3,580 (~US$500).

Onyx BOOX has introduced the Leaf2, Nova 5 and Note X2, a trio of E-readers based on Android 11. With the exception of Leaf 2, all support stylus input for drawing and note-taking. Equipped with varying specifications, the trio all converge on the same central use case.

An independent game developer is in hot water with Ikea for making a survival-horror game set in a furniture store bearing similarities to the popular chain's retail locations. While the developer says the game is inspired by a piece of horror fiction, Ikea has filed a suit to protect its brand.

The Onyx BOOX Tab Ultra is a new tablet that doubles as an E-reader. Based on Android 11, the Tab Ultra has a 10.3-inch dispaly, a Snapdragon 662 chipset and stylus support, among other features. The Onyx BOOX Tab Ultra is available for US$599.99, or for US$659.99 with a keyboard cover.

Onyx BOOX has presented the Nova Air2, an Android 11-based tablet with a large E-Ink display. Available to order for US$339.99, the Nova Air2 also has a 2,000 mAh battery, a Snapdragon 662 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage.

The quite large 65-inch Sony Bravia X90K arguably offers a lot of bang for the buck, especially since the sought-after 4K HDR TV with a native 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support has now hit its lowest price to date thanks to a significant discount at Amazon and other retailers.

FriendlyELEC has introduced the NanoPi R6S, a new single-board computer that it based on the Rockchip RK3588S SoC. Also equipped with three Ethernet ports, the NanoPi R6S is available for US$119 with 8 GB of RAM, eMMC flash storage and multiple USB ports.

DOOGEE has announced that it will debut its first ever tablet in November 2022. The T10 will start at just under US$120, yet to pack potential advantages such as a USB type-C port for data and charging; support for dual-SIM 4G/LTE and Wi-Fi 5, and expandable memory. On the other hand, it will have an FHD LCD display driven by a bargain-bucket processor from Unisoc.

Vivo is a smartphone OEM that has just secured the #1 spot in its native market of China for the third quarter of 2022 (3Q2022). Therefore, it could bring up this opportunity at a flex during the press conference it has scheduled in November 2022 to unveil its latest software for mobile devices sold in the same country. OriginOS 3 is touted to enhance IoT control as well as bring Android 13 features to the first flagships to see its public betas.

Google's Pixel 7 Pro and Honor's Magic4 Ultimate have just lost their joint position as #1 in terms of DxOMark's rear camera scores to the Huawei Mate 50 Pro. The first-gen XMAGE flagship smartphone has been unveiled as the testing group's new champion in this respect, grabbing acclaim for its auto-focus, dynamic range and ability to capture high detail with its triple rear shooters.

Contrary to earlier assumptions, Apple will not be releasing any new hardware before the end of this year. While the company still plans to deliver software updates across its product stack, Mark Gurman and @LeaksApplePro now observe that it will be early 2023 before next-generation MacBook Pro 14, MacBook Pro 16, Mac mini and Mac Pro models arrive.

Allegedly, Xiaomi is considering bringing the CIVI 2 to market outside China not only as the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE but also the Xiaomi 13 Lite. If correct, it would see Xiaomi offer the same handset across multiple smartphone generations with no internal changes. Currently, the CIVI 2 is one of the only smartphones that features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset.

Some leaked promotional material from KT suggests that Samsung could announce the Galaxy S23 series on January 5. Subscribers can supposedly pre-order the smartphones on December 23 and get a pair of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for their efforts.

A well-known leaker has published new images of Motorola's next smartwatch. While an earlier leak presented the Moto Watch 200 with a squircle-shaped display, new images imply this will not be the case. Instead, the Moto Watch 200 will look an awful lot like its predecessor, the Moto Watch 100.

Numerous screen protectors for next year's Samsung Galaxy S23 series have emerged via Ice Universe. Following on from various CAD-based renders, the images show what the front of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra will look like, excluding their centre-mounted front-facing cameras.

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro are billed to launch before the end of the year, and will likely be among the first batch of phones to adopt Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Details of the Xiaomi 13 Pro have now leaked online, touting a 1-inch type IMX989 50 MP primary camera and other impressive bits of hardware.

Images of a prototype RX 7900 RDNA 3 GPU have leaked depicting a card with a three-fan design, an understated black colorway, and no 12VHPWR power connector. Compared to the current gen RDNA 2 flagship, the RDNA 3 board is perceivably longer but not by much.

Faced with the economic realities in the world's largest and most competitive electric vehicle market, Ford has been forced to follow Tesla and lower the price of the Mustang Mach-E in China. The base trim now costs about US$3,837 less.

Santa Monica Studio has posted a polite message asking God of War Ragnarök spoiler sharers to restrict their online behavior in the aftermath of a US retailer purportedly selling the game well before its official launch date of November 9. However, key players in the creation of God of War Ragnarök, especially Cory Barlog, have been vocal in their frustration with the matter.

As the first manufacturer, Lenovo has introduced a laptop with the current Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 to the market. While this laptop processor represents significant progress compared to its predecessors, in order to catch up with Intel, AMD, and Apple, Qualcomm still has to make a lot of improvements.

The Fan Edition or FE variant of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series has remained on One UI 4 based on Android 12 since its launch. Now, however, "test builds" of a major upgrade for the flagship-alternative smartphone have allegedly been detected online. They are slated to elevate the latest FE to the newest software experience its OEM can offer.

The iPhone 14 Plus is Apple's response to the disappointing sales numbers of the iPhone 13 Mini. With a 6.7-inch display, the Plus version offers as much screen space as the Pro models and the battery life matches that of its big siblings as well.

All four sizes of the popular LG G2 are currently on sale at a reputable US retailer, and this deal further includes an extended warranty that should put an end to the burn-in anxiety that is holding back some prospective OLED TV buyers.

Volkswagen now reports that it has taken "over 20,000" orders for the inaugural ID. Buzz since its initial 2022 pre-sales event started in Europe - even before it could be viewed in person in dealerships, apparently. The number exceeds planned production volumes for the vehicle in the same year, however, meaning that some customers might not see the first-gen electric microbus they ordered until 2023.

Realme has now confirmed that its upcoming 10 4G smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor on its launch. The OEM asserts that this "best-in-class" chipset has propelled its new entry-level device to just over 400,000 on the AnTuTu benchmark. Meanwhile, a less official leak purports to outline how much it will cost to own this "highest-scoring" performance in Europe.

An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign will shortly launch for the Oxfo OX1 electric bicycle. There are four models on offer, with EU and US variants. The top-end MAX model has up to 135 km (~84 miles) assistance range and a top speed of 35 kph (~22 mph) in the US. Oxfo claims that the bike has a patented unibody frame, which can fold to make it easier to transport.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi Mijia Graphene Baseboard Heater Fire Edition. The gadget is similar to the regular Mijia Graphene heater, released earlier this month. The significant difference is its ability to generate fake flames from the top of the device using water Vapor and LEDs.

The Amazfit GTR, GTS 4 and GTS 4 Mini smartwatches are currently discounted at Amazon in the US and Canada, with up to US$30 off. The gadgets feature health-tracking tools such as heart rate, blood oxygen and stress level monitors. Plus, the watches have built-in Amazon Alexa, allowing you to control them with voice commands.

A supposed test photo taken by a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra prototype has been shared by a well-known leaker alongside a comparison image taken with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The expected bump from a 108 MP main camera to a 200 MP sensor is dramatically demonstrated upon inspection of the two shots. The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s effort is plainly superior.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Discovery Edition debuted a few days ago in China as the fastest-charging smartphone the world has ever seen, with its 210 W brick being advertised as able to charge the phone fully in just nine minutes. The mid-range phone has now been put through a charging test, with results not quite matching Xiaomi's claims but still well ahead of the competition.

Narwal has launched the Freo robot vacuum cleaner and mop. The gadget has tools such as DirtSense and floor detection to make smart decisions about how to clean your house. Plus, the device comes with a self-cleaning docking station, which can wash and dry the mop head.

NIU has released the BQi-C3 electric bicycle, with a 920 Wh battery pack providing up to 62 miles (~100 km) of range. The e-bike has a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph) thanks to a 750 W motor. Other features include an integrated color display, puncture-resistant tires and dual disc brakes.

The RTX 3070 Ti-powered machine impressed us with its high gaming performance and beautiful 165Hz display, which arguably makes the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro a decent choice in the high-end gaming laptop segment, especially at a significantly discounted sale price of US$1,660.

One of the first Ryzen 7000 laptops has been accidentally leaked by Asus. Its Turkish-language website revealed the specifications for a refreshed Zenbook 14 that included one of AMD’s new Ryzen 7000 mobile chips. However, those hoping for a Zen 4/RDNA 3 combination powerhouse will have to keep waiting.

Ulefone's latest rugged smartphone boasts the "latest" Lepton 3.5 thermal imaging tech from FLIR in one of its rear-facing shooters. It is joined by a 108MP sensor as a 'normal' main camera, and also steps up to an FHD+ 120Hz display kept on with a 9,600mAh battery that even has fast charging in this generation. The rugged device has a 5G MediaTek Dimensity chipset - then again, it still runs Android 12.

OPPO's well-received first-gen foldable Android smartphone, the Find N, is now linked to an equally flexible successor. Its latest leak paints this "N2" as more of a refresh with a slightly updated SoC that drives screens with potentially upgraded specs. Then again, the newer model might come with more subtle design tweaks that might make it easier to use day to day.

Redmi's alleged plans to launch a 2023 version of the pre-existing Note 11 Pro seemed confusing enough even before the new 12 series became official. Nevertheless, the Xiaomi brand is still said to go right ahead with the use of this product name, especially as a device with an allegedly corresponding model number has just shown up on Geekbench, increasingly obsolescent specs and all.

Gigabyte asserts that its new AORUS TACHYON motherboard, made for Z790-compatible processors such as Intel's Raptor Lake line, has broken records on Cinebench. They apply to an overclocked version of the high-end Core i9-13900K CPU. The OEM now pitches the board as "exclusively for extreme overclocking" on the back of this new achievement.

An alleged Nvidia RTX 4080 12 GB that was recently 'unlaunched' by the company has apparently ended up with a tester, who has posted some AIDA64 and 3DMark numbers along with performance in the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark. The results show the purported RTX 4080 12 GB's performance to be nearly identical to that of the RTX 3090 Ti. The card, however, trails massively behind the RTX 4090.

According to reports, Apple has decided to cut production of the iPhone 14 Pro series by nearly 15%, effective Q1 2023. Despite selling comparatively well and better than the iPhone 14 Plus, consumer demand for Apple’s most expensive iPhones is falling because of worsening economic conditions globally.

ViewSonic has presented the VA3209-MH and VA3209-2K-MHD, two 32-inch monitors with differing native resolutions. Prices for the pair vary too, with the VA3209-2K-MHD priced at €60 more than the VA3209-MH.