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Twitter leaker Majin Bu states that the iPhone 15 Ultra (aka iPhone 15 Pro Max) will ship with two selfie cameras. It will feature a USB Type-C port and at least 256 GB of storage.

Amazon US has confirmed pricing for the Pixel 7, as well as a release date. Set to undercut many of its rivals, the Pixel 7 will launch with a subtly improved design over last year's Pixel 6, as well as an upgraded chipset and a superior selfie camera, among other changes.

Google is a little over a week from launching the Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. While the company has already confirmed the latter's design, many specifications remain unclear. A renowned leaker has detailed many remaining details though, underlining the small differences between the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 6 Pro.

The Sony PlayStation 5 developer kit has finally been showcased in an in-depth video. Detailing not only the dev kit's hardware, the video also showcases its software and how it differs from a retail PS5.

Optoma has unveiled the GT2160HDR 4K UHD short throw gaming projector. The gadget can throw images up to 300-in (~762 cm) wide with various aspect ratios, including 32:9 super-ultra-wide. Other gaming features include a 240 Hz refresh rate at 1080p with a 4 ms input lag and HDMI 2.0 ports.

The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 Smart Portable Projector has been launched. The device can throw images up to 391-in (~993 cm) across with up to 3,000 lumens brightness. The portable gadget has built-in Android TV, allowing you to use apps like YouTube, cast with Chromecast and control the device with Google Assistant voice commands.

The US$659.99 i9-13900K may be the first flagship CPU to launch with a lower MSRP compared to AMD's direct competitor. This does not apply to the i5-13600K and i7-13700K models, however, as they appear to be a bit more expensive than AMD's counterparts.

Xiaomi has finally released the CIVI 2, a smartphone that is expected to launch outside China as the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE or Xiaomi 13 Lite. Running Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 silicon, the Xiaomi CIVI 2 has a 120 Hz AMOLED display, up to 12 GB of RAM and a total of five cameras.

Although it launched with a price tag of US$1,599, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is often spotted for prices of around US$2,000, although still two weeks away from the official market launch. The latest price record? The equivalent of over US$2,500, for a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 GAMING OC sold in Hong Kong.

The IO eMobility One electric bicycle has been unveiled. The bike has a 250 W motor and a single gear, using a torque sensor to automatically adjust the assistance power up to a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph). You can ride for up to 100 km (~62 miles) on a single charge and charge your smartphone on the go via a built-in USB port.

The 2022 Bergamont E-Trailster Expert electric mountain bike is a new vehicle with a Bosch motor. The bicycle also has a 625 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery and Bosch Purion display. RockShox suspension parts are fitted alongside Schwalbe tires on the 24.9 kg (~54.9 lbs) pedelec.

Carver has released a new e-mountain bike in Germany, the Drift E.510. The pedelec has a 135 km range (~84 miles), thanks to a Bosch PowerTube battery, and a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph) with up to 85 Nm of torque. The bicycle has various Shimano parts and weighs 24 kg (~53 lbs) overall.

ENGWE has announced the limited edition Engine Pro Aurora e-bike. Only 100 units will be available with the Diamond Green colorway. The bike has up to 75 miles (~121 km) of range on a single charge and can assist you at speeds up to 24 mph (~39 kph). Plus, the company is running a giveaway To celebrate the launch, with ten e-bikes to be won.

Instead of downgrading their software to an earlier version with the latest FSD Beta 10.69.2.2 build, newly qualifying Tesla owners would simply have to wait for the 10.69.3 update. Elon Musk promised to roll FSD Beta to all with 80+ Safety Score points automatically, or more than 160,000 drivers in the US and Canada.

Earlier in the year, Apple introduced a redesigned MacBook Air and a minor refresh of the MacBook Pro with the latest M2 chip. As is custom, speculation was high that we’ll see more devices featuring the new chip before 2023. Mark Gurman explains in his latest newsletter the possible Mac and iPad devices that Cupertino might release before the end of the year.

The $199 15.6-inch 15K1F, $299 27-inch 27C1U, and $399 40-inch 40C1R are more affordable than many alternatives while offering similar features such as OLED, 144 Hz, FreeSync, and more. Innocn says the sale should begin on September 27.

Although the Pixel 6a is the smallest and most affordable Pixel smartphone from Google, its performance is high. With the Tensor SoC, the 6.1-inch smartphone offers the same performance as the more expensive Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which makes it extraordinarily fast for the mid-range. In addition, it offers extensive equipment including an AMOLED display and a powerful dual-camera system.

Budget-conscious buyers can now take advantage of an awesome deal for the affordable Dell G15 gaming laptop, which is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card as well as a quick AMD Ryzen 5 hexa-core CPU.

Anbernic has introduced the RG353V and RG353VS, two vertical retro gaming handhelds with 3.5-inch displays. Starting from US£89.99, the RG353V series costs up to US$142.99 with 256 GB of eMMC flash storage.

In addition to the recently leaked gameplay videos of an early version of GTA 6, the teenager may also be responsible for a recent hack that affected the ridesharing company Uber, which is why he has now been charged with the according computer misuse offenses as well as breach of bail conditions.

Nvidia and CD Projekt Red have teamed up to celebrate Cyberpunk 2077's resurgence. Players will have to find three in-game locations on three different days, take a screenshot, and submit it via Twitter. Three winners get a custom GeForce RTX 4090 with a limited-edition backplate.

Thanks to a moderately improved peak HDR brightness as well as a few software-based changes, this year's LG A2 seems to remain a decent choice for bargain hunters who are looking for a budget-friendly OLED TV with perfect black levels.

Logitech has reduced the price of the G Cloud, days after presenting the device. Equipped with a Snapdragon 720G chipset and 4 GB of RAM, the Logitech G Cloud should only be considered as a gaming streaming device, not a conventional gaming handheld.

Recently, Sony started delivering a new PlayStation 5 revision, the third to date. Not only is the console 300 g lighter than its predecessor, but it also features an upgraded APU based on 6 nm nodes. The die shrink should reduce fan noise, among other improvements.

Google's retail packaging for the Pixel Watch has leaked ahead of the smartwatch's impending release. Seemingly set to be available sooner than other rumours claimed, the leaked packaging confirms Google's plans to push Fitbit as part of the Pixel Watch experience too.

Xiaomi has launched a pre-sale for the Xiaomi Mijia Washing and Drying Machine 10 kg in China. The smart home gadget has a color touchscreen and can be controlled via the Mijia app. The machine has a 99.99% sterilization rate and intelligent features such as automatic detergent dosing and smart drying.

STIHL has revealed six new robotic lawn mowers in its iMOW range, which you can control with the iMOW app. The devices are suited to various lawn sizes up to 5,000 m² (~53,820 ft²), mowing at a speed determined by the mower's environment. Using an optional extension kit, the EVO models can climb gradients up to 60%.

The Roborock S5 MAX robot vacuum cleaner and mop is currently on sale at Walmart and Amazon in the US. Customers can now purchase the smart home gadget for as little as US$309.99, saving US$240 off the regular retail price. The vacuum has up to 2,000 PA suction power and can clean for 180 minutes between charges.

The Xiaomi Mi Outdoor Camera AW300 is now available to pre-order in China. The 2K wide-angle camera has four lights, enabling full-color night vision of people up to 7 m (~23 ft) away. Plus, the smart home gadget has a two-way intercom system and a built-in alarm system to deter intruders.

Two years and over one million units sold since its introduction, the MediaTek Helio G90-powered S96 Pro gets an update that keeps the overall design but improves the essentials. Doogee's S96 GT sports a MediaTek Helio G95, runs Android 12 out of the box, and is set to hit the market next month.

Scheduled to start shipping in December, the handheld PC gaming consoles AYANEO GEEK and AYANEO 2 are now available via Indiegogo for special prices as low as US$300 less than the retail prices that start at US$949 and US$1,099. The main difference between the two is the display resolution: 800p vs. 1200p.

Xiaomi's rumored next-gen Android flagship smartphones might indeed be closer than ever to their projected late-2022 launch, as one of them might have surfaced on the 3C website already. This "13 Pro" may thus have been revealed as having the same charging tech as its predecessor - however, that might still ensure it blasts past most of its potential competition in that regard.

Vivo has introduced the X Fold Plus in China, a follow-up to the Vivo X Fold. Effectively a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 competitor, the X Fold Plus features a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset with a 4,730 mAh battery, among other minor changes.

Infinix has launched its first-gen 180W ThunderCharge smartphone via an online retail partner - revealing in the process that it will also challenge the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra with a 200MP main rear camera. Then again, that is where the potentially top-end specs stop with this new Zero Ultra.

AMD now officially claims that the Ryzen 9 7950X has smashed its way to the top of the Cinebench benchmark's rankings for processors on LN2. The OEM's XOC team has reportedly broken the previous record set using that method of cooling by just over 16% with the new silicon. The group has also released potentially class-leading scores for the 7000-series flagship using a standard liquid cooler.

One self-described 'concerned citizen' is producing a short film aiming to promote his efforts to raise awareness about distracted driving in Tesla vehicles. The project will be giving US$100 to at least 75 social media personalities to record a short denouncing Tesla's Autopilot mode.

ZTE has introduced the Axon 30S in China, where it is orderable from today. Although ZTE has pitched the Axon 30S as a mid-range smartphone, it contains some flagship hardware, including an under-display camera (UDC). The ZTE Axon 30S has a huge 120 Hz panel too, along with support for 55 W fast charging, among other features.

Samsung has partnered with Helinox to create a limited edition version of The Freestyle portable projector which will launch in Korea. The new version will feature a Helinox skin, and an accompanying battery carry case. The gadget weighs 830 g (~29.3 oz) and can throw images up to 100-in (~254 cm) wide with up to 550 LED lumens brightness.

The SENBONO Max7, a smartwatch with reported blood pressure and heart rate monitors, is available globally via AliExpress. Other features of the wearable include Bluetooth calling and music playback. Plus, using the gadget, you can make Alipay payments and receive money from friends.

Apple Watch Ultra starts at US$799. For the price, you get a smartwatch that is designed for and can, supposedly, survive the harsh outdoors. Tech reviewer TechRax decided to test whether it is actually so and put the Watch Ultra through a series of brutal durability tests, including hammering Apple’s premier smartwatch to death.

The new S4 charging stations are strategically located in major cities and can bring a G9's 96kWh battery to 80% in just 15 minutes, adding more than 300 miles of extra range. XPeng plans to have 2000 such ultrafast charging stations by 2025.

Packing a 2000 Wh capacity (4000 Wh peak), the P2001 portable power generator from OUKITEL is ideal for off-grid camping activities, plus it doubles as a reliable home backup power supply during outages. (Sponsored article)

The latest set of specs reveal most of the essentials of the upcoming Google Pixel 7 handset, including a Tensor G2 SoC and a Titan chip, 8 GB of memory and up to 256 GB internal storage, Android 13, 4,700 mAh battery with 30 W fast charging and wireless charging, and more. However, all these are not confirmed by Google yet.

The E500 smartwatch has been launched globally via AliExpress. The product listing for the wearable claims the device has many health tools, including blood glucose and body temperature sensors, using patented technology. The device has a 1.83-in touchscreen and connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth 5.1.

Vivo's impending new foldable Android flagship smartphone the Vivo X Fold Plus (or Fold+) has popped up on the Wireless Power Consortium's website. The new leak links the device to 11 watt (W) wireless charging, which, as its predecessor was rated to charge much faster the same way, is a little odd.

GMC's electric pickup truck with 1,000 horsepower compensates its rather disastrous efficiency with an enormously large battery capacity of 212 kWh, which results in a fairly impressive range at 70 mph according to a recent highway range test conducted with the sought-after Hummer EV.

The affordable 17-inch model from LG's lightweight Gram series of laptops arguably checks a lot of boxes for regular users who are looking for a portable machine with a large anti-reflective display and more than enough performance for most multi-media and office applications.

This week's feature update for Windows 11 reveals what might come soon to Windows 10 as well. Scheduled to arrive next month, Windows 10 22H2 will pack a rich set of tweaks and fixes, as well as printing-focused features, an improved focus mode, and more. Accurate information should surface in the coming weeks.

Smartphone OEMs might be pivoting towards under-display camera (UDC) tech to free their future devices from punch-holes, notches or sensor bars of all kinds. Now, Samsung has taken this potential trend particularly far by patenting a screen with dual UDCs. The South Korean giant apparently intends them for use in improved user authentication.

Xiaomi has claimed that it can have its first electric car on the market by 2024. Now, one of its latest patents hint at the latest step in achieving this goal. The OEM's dedicated EV division has invented what could be its answer to systems such as Tesla's Supercharger facilities.