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EA and Motive Studio have revealed some more footage of the upcoming Dead Space remake. It highlights the new engine's capabilities and some important gameplay elements. The game will be playable on PC and current-generation consoles on January 27.

The Samsung QN100B Neo QLED TV offers 5,000 nits of brightness, double what most conventional TVs can achieve. Equipped with a 98-inch, 14-bit and mini LED panel, the Samsung QN100B Neo QLED TV also has a 120 W speaker system, a 4K native resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Huawei has teased the Vision Smart Screen 75 and Vision Smart Screen 86, two Smart TVs that will be available later this month. Equipped with colour-accurate and fast displays, the pair will run HarmonyOS 3, Huawei's latest in-house operating system.

The ECOFLOW RIVER Mini portable power station is currently on sale in the US, UK and EU. The lightweight device has a 210 Wh capacity and a maximum power output of 300 W. With various AC and USB ports, you can use the gadget to charge up to eight devices simultaneously. Plus, you can recharge the power station using solar panels.

Zendure has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its SuperBase V home energy storage system. The device uses a solid-state battery, which the company claims is a market first, with up to 64 kWh capacity. One unit has a maximum power output of 3,800 W and can be recharged via solar panels.

Unlike the legendary 911, which will transition to a hybrid architecture before going all-electric, the upcoming electric variants of the small Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman are expected to replace their combusting predecessors right upon their release in 2025, which may not be to the liking of old-fashioned fans of these world-famous German sports cars.

After wanting to save Iran's civil society by shining Starlink satellite Internet connectivity on it, Elon Musk was forced to remind the world he did the same for Ukraine. He used SpaceX's financial outlay there to defend some rather controversial opinions on ending the war in Ukraine.

Some new information about the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23's cameras has emerged online. They will feature the same 12 MP ultra-wide-angle and 10 MP telephoto lens from the previous generation but upgrade the selfie camera module to a 12 MP sensor.

Xiaomi has started selling the Redmi Buds 4 Pro in Europe, starting at €89.99 until October 11. Equipped with dual drivers per earbud, the Redmi Buds 4 Pro supports Hi-Res Audio, the LDAC codec and should deliver 9 hours of battery life between charges.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi Buds 4 in Europe, a cheaper alternative to the Redmi Buds 4 Pro. Equipped with 10 mm dynamic drivers, the Redmi Buds 4 also support ANC and should deliver up to 30 hours of battery life, among other features.

Amazon has launched two new smart TVs, 65-in (~165 cm) and 75-in (~191 cm) models of the Fire TV Omni QLED Series. The 4K devices have a range of improvements, including an Adaptive Brightness tool and local dimming. Plus, you can control the TVs with Amazon Alexa voice commands.

LeTV has launched the F50 Pro TV in China for 1,349 yuan (~US$190). The 4K HDR UHD device has a 96.6% screen-to-body ratio and up to 300 nits brightness. With built-in 8W speakers and a microphone, you can control the gadget with voice commands and connect external devices via HDMI 2.0 and USB 2.0 ports.

Asus has launched the ExpertCenter D7 D700SD small form factor PC with Alder Lake processors and a tool-less chassis design. The ExpertCenter D7 is built with durability in mind and meets MIL-STD-810H standards. The ExpertCenter D7 can also be configured with Nvidia GeForce GT 730, GT 1030, and Quadro T600 dGPU options.

The Pixel 7 series of flagship Android smartphones is slated to launch on October 6, 2022 - or just a couple of days from now. Nevertheless, the leaks that purport to reveal how both new devices will look are still coming in. The latest includes images that seem to act as quick-start guides - which, should that be the case, suggests that Google has had a significant change of heart concerning an often-contentious area of its mobile device specs.

During the heydays of the pandemic-induced supply chain snag, some Tesla vehicles shipped with charging ports or pads from the factory and had to be retrofitted at a later date. That's also when one of Tesla's most popular accessories - its multicolored Qi wireless charger - went out of stock.

Xiaomi has brought three new Smart TVs to Europe. All equipped with 4K panels and Google TV, the Xiaomi TV Q2 series also boasts 92% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and three HDMI ports, among other features.

Xiaomi has launched the Robot Vacuum Cleaner X10+ in European countries, including Germany. The device comes with a self-emptying docking station which can clean and dry the mop head. The vacuum has up to 4,000 Pa suction power and can be controlled via a smartphone app.

Xiaomi has launched its Smart Blender in Germany and other European countries. You can use the gadget to process hot or cold liquids with various modes available and a capacity of up to 1,600 ml. You can control the device via a built-in OLED screen or the smartphone app, which comes with a recipe inspiration section.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Pad, a mid-range Android tablet that comes in two memory configurations and three colours. Available from €279.90 until October 7, the Redmi Pad features a large 90 Hz display and a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset.

Xiaomi has introduced the Smart Band 7 Pro in Europe, where it comes in two case colours with eight watch strap types. Available from today, the Smart Band 7 Pro will cost €89.99 until October 11, after which it will rise to €99.99.

Xiaomi has revealed the Xiaomi 12T series, consisting of the Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro. Both equipped with tempting hardware for smartphone fans, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is more geared toward those who want a flagship smartphone without paying the current going rate for flagship smartphones. The Xiaomi 12T series is orderable from today with pre-order bonus, including a free Redmi Pad.

Huawei has finally confirmed when it will launch the Watch D in Europe. Starting in Germany, the Watch D will be the first commercially-available smartwatch with a built-in blood pressure cuff, among other advanced health tracking features.

Initial camera details for the Galaxy A54 have leaked, signalling a change from its predecessors. While Samsung has persisted with the same 64 MP sensor for three generations, the Galaxy A54 is rumoured to be moving onto pastures new, among other changes.

The A16 Bionic on the iPhone 14 Pro duo has now been put through a series of tests in an attempt to gauge its GPU performance. While the chipset does outperform its peers, it fails to deliver noticeable improvements in raw performance versus its predecessor, the A15 Bionic.

Thanks to the latest 1.07.09A01 BIOS version with AGESA 1.2.0.7 update, the XMG Apex 15 MAX can now be equipped with a desktop-grade Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor that is faster than top-of-the-line models like the R9 5950X or Intel's Core i9-12900K in most games.

The HP Omen 17 shows what the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and the Intel Core i7 12700 H bring to the table in terms of performance. But not only the internals are of importance: the exterior of the gaming laptop is not very well designed for the European market.

Already featuring a few raytracing options and DirectX 12 support, World of Warcraft is now getting ready for the Dragonflight update and its system requirements for PC gamers have been pushed up. The SSD and a DX12 video card are now mandatory, while the amount of required system memory has doubled.

The TravelMate offers a Tiger Lake Core i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM and excellent battery life. Acer has made a great choice by giving the laptop a 14-inch display with a work-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio (1,920 x 1,200 pixels) and providing a three-year warranty on the device (two years in the US).

Apple's quick 14-inch laptop usually sells for its official MSRP of around US$1,999; but thanks to a new deal on Amazon and a quite significant 20% discount, the 2021 MacBook Pro can now be ordered for one of its lowest prices ahead of the rumored release of the slightly improved 2022 model year.

The Anker 767 PowerHouse power station has been revealed. The device uses GaN technology and has a 2,048 Wh capacity thanks to a LiFePO4 battery. With a maximum power output of 2,400 W, twelve output ports and a suitcase-like design, the power station is suitable for camping or can be used as a home backup.

The Xiaomi Mijia Air Conditioner 2 hp is now available to pre-order in China. The gadget has up to 1,850 W of power and can provide warm or cool air at various heights. The device can be controlled with Xiao AI voice commands and is compatible with other Mijia smart home products.

Meta may be focused on delivering the Quest Pro headset, but Bradley Lynch has delivered a sizeable leak about next year's Quest 3. While the Quest 3 will carry over some Quest Pro features, it will miss out on technologies that its competitors will offer, such as OLED displays and advanced facial tracking.

According to multiple owner reports, Fitbit's latest update for the Versa 2 has rendered some units practically useless. Believed to be a bug missed during testing, the issue leads to touchscreens no longer working in affected Versa 2 smartwatches.

According to reports, Sony is looking to build on the variable zoom camera included in this year's Xperia 1 IV. Additionally, the Xperia 1 V may borrow from the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max by re-using their 48 MP primary cameras.

Twitter has confirmed that Twitter Blue subscribers in Canada, Australia and New Zealand will soon be able to edit their Tweets for up to thirty minutes after posting them. Subscribers in the United States should get the feature "soon".

Kim Kardashian's brief flirt with scammy crypto advertising would cost her a 3-year ban on crypto promotions and US$1.26 million. That's the US$250,000 she received for the post touting an EthereumMax token, plus interest and a US$1 million fine by the SEC.

Samsung is said to have upgraded its entire S series of Android smartphones (rather than just its Ultra variant as usual) in terms of looks for its upcoming 2023 generation. Now, a famous leaker claims to have dug up images of "protective cases" made to fit one of these devices. Its rear camera cut-outs suggest that the vanilla flagship has indeed made a departure from its S22 forebear.

Tesla is preparing to launch its own EV-tailored car diagnostics and error reporting system as an alternative to the widely established OBD standard. It will reportedly use South Korea as a launch pad about a year from now, and expand its EV self-diagnostics standard use globally from there.

Samsung has rolled out new updates for its older flagship smartwatches. Available on the Galaxy Watch Active2 and the Galaxy Watch3, the update brings a few new features to both smartwatches, such as two watch faces.

The RedMagic 7 is one of the very few premium Android smartphones on the international market with an industry-leading 165Hz refresh rate for its AMOLED display. Now, it is available at US$50 off its original global launch price. Its Pro counterpart, which has upgraded to an under-display camera in 2022, is also now on sale.

Apple seems to already have the fourth-gen iPhone SE in the works. A new leak from a generally solid source has now revealed some important details of the compact phone, with Face ID expected to be absent—while a price bump from the iPhone SE (2022) appears to be on the cards as well.

Huawei has announced a new Smart TV in China aimed at gamers. Billed as the Vision Smart Screen Z65 Gaming Edition, the Smart TV has a 4K native resolution, a 120 Hz panel, a 50 W Devialet sound system and HDMI 2.1 connectivity, among other things.

Starting today, the US and select international markets get Doritos and Rockstar Energy Drink products in special edition packaging. These products come with the chance to win thousands of prizes consisting of exclusve downloadable content for popular Xbox and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles, as well as one free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

OnePlus has announced its ColorOS update schedule for October 2022. This list of smartphones eligible for either public beta or stable builds of the Android skin's latest 13 version during that month shows that there are just 2 devices in the latter category. It might only apply to units sold in China, yet could influence how soon international 9-series users will see stable OxygenOS 13.

The Moto G72 has arrived following a short teaser campaign. Billed as Motorola's latest mid-range smartphone, the Moto G72 has a 6.55-inch and 120 Hz pOLED display, a 108 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. Sadly, Motorola has chosen a weaker chipset to keep costs down.

Hackers have successfully managed to jailbreak the PlayStation 5 console. Both variants (digital and disk) are vulnerable to the WebKit-based exploit. However, there are multiple stability issues, and it only works on consoles running firmware 4.03 or lower.

A new iPadOS 16 beta build has confirmed that Apple is moving away from making Stage Manager an M1-exclusive feature. Instead, the multitasking feature has been opened up to iPads with A12X Bionic and A12Z Bionic chipsets.

OnePlus has unveiled the Nord Watch in India, where it starts at INR 4,999 (~US$60). Available in two colours, the OnePlus Nord Watch has a 1.78-inch AMOLED display, impressive battery life and IP68 certification, among other features.

Recent 3C listings suggest that Xiaomi could be on the verge of blowing its current 120W HyperCharge out of the water, starting with the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus. Seemingly set for a global release, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus should be capable of an astounding 210 W fast wired charging.

HMD Global now sells the Nokia X30 5G in Europe and the UK. Available in two memory configurations and in two colours, the Nokia X30 5G combines a Snapdragon 695 chipset with a 90 Hz AMOLED display and three high-resolution cameras. The Nokia X30 5G is orderable now from £399 or €519 in the Eurozone.