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It seems that Motorola is close to revealing the Edge 30 Ultra, its next flagship smartphone for global audiences. While Motorola has not confirmed the device's launch date yet, the ever-reliable Evan Blass has leaked a promotional video on Twitter. Not only does the video confirm the device's name, but it also confirms numerous details, like the presence of a 200 MP camera sensor.

The Xiaomi "13 Ultra" is currently believed to become the first premium smartphone to launch with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 top-end SoC and Sony's ground-breaking 1-inch sensor for mobile devices, the IMX989. However, according to a reliable source, it will hardly be the only device on the market with the same specs in the near future, a prospect that might allow its class-leading camera spec to start appearing in new devices starting at under US$600 in China before too long.

The iPhone 14 series arrives next week, including the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Ahead of Apple's September 7 hardware event, a reliable leaker has shared pictures of a Lacoste-branded case for the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Pictured with the upcoming smartphone's huge camera housing, the case manufacturer has taken a guess at its new punch-hole Face ID and camera set up too.

A new update for the Huawei Watch GT 3 and Watch GT Runner has arrived in China promising several new features. Included in the changelog is smart door support, as well as improved emoji integration. The new update is rolling out to both smartwatches as HarmonyOS 2.1.0.399.

One of Honor's top executives has been inspired by the recent sighting of a double rainbow over Beijing to drop a teaser for a new Android smartphone from this OEM with a design that apparently echoes the meme-worthy phenomenon. The teaser has given rise to rumors of a new top-end model that could match even the Xiaomi 12S Ultra in terms of camera specs.

Garmin has unveiled a new edition of the vívofit jr. 3, a smartwatch intended for children. Available in multiple markets, the Black Panther-themed model joins the corresponding Iron Man edition and comes in two subtly different versions. Like the rest of the vívofit jr. 3 series, the Black Panther edition costs US$89.99.

In our recent review of the Schenker XMG Neo 17, we take a look at the top SKU, which is based on the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti laptop GPU. The performance matches our expectations and we found no major drawbacks.

The MSI Titan G77 is one of the most powerful laptops that you can get right now. Its Core i9-12900HX and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti can easily handle 4K gaming, video editing and rendering. The laptop has room for up to four SSDs and four RAM modules.

According to word on the grapevine, Vivo will bring a new foldable phone to the market shortly. This device, the Vivo X Fold S or Vivo X Fold Plus, will compete directly with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 in the Chinese market and new leaks have now revealed most details of the premium foldable ahead of its launch.

Multiple renewed variants of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) are currently selling on Amazon at incredible prices. Prices start from as low as US$509.95 with the pick of the bunch, an iPad Pro with Wi-Fi connectivity and 512 GB storage, costing from US$589. The larger third-generation iPad Pro model features a fast A12X Bionic chip and a fully laminated display.

The latest Inspiron 14 Plus ships with the same Core i7-12700H CPU and GeForce RTX 3050 GPU options as on the Alienware x14 for hundreds of dollars less. If you want an affordable yet powerful machine in a 14-inch form factor, then the Inspiron may be worth considering over the Alienware.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has starred in a new unofficial fan-made concept video and in some concept renderings dressed in a Galaxy Z Fold4 beige. The S23 Ultra in this clip has been created with the latest leaks and rumors in mind, which means it has a flatter display than the S22 Ultra with a more angular – and attractive – look to it.

After years of ridiculously inflated prices, a new desktop GPU deal on Amazon finally brings the quick Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 back below US$1,000, which is a decent price for impatient gamers who can't wait for the upcoming release of the RTX 4000 series of graphics cards.

Volt has unveiled the 2022 versions of two e-bike models, the Connect and the Regent. Both e-bikes have a new 250 W Bafang motor for a top assistance speed of 15.5 mph (~25.0 kph), and a 504 Wh battery provides a range of over 70 miles (~113 km). Other upgrades to the pedelecs include lockout suspension and styling tweaks.

The Xiaomi Mijia Glasses Camera is now available to pre-order in China from sites including Xiaomi Mall and Youpin. Plus, the company announced an OTA update, launching on September 10. The new software will enable you to identify animals and plants with the gadget, and the company suggests a Dragon Ball-inspired feature is also on the way.

Honor has brought the 5G variant of the Honor X8 to Europe, having unveiled it July. Equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, the Honor X8 5G also has a fast display, a Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, among other features. The Honor X8 5G is available from €269, just €20 more than the Honor X8 4G.

It seems that the Galaxy Watch5 Pro can cause problems with certain laptops. Surprisingly, Samsung's latest flagship smartwatch ships with a watch band that has a magnet so strong that it will trigger some laptops to sleep if you have the Galaxy Watch5 Pro on your wrist.

Huawei has announced at IFA 2022 that its most exciting smartwatch will be available in Europe. Announced earlier this year, the Huawei Watch D features advanced health monitoring sensors for on-wrist blood pressure measurement, taking an ECG and monitoring skin temperature or blood oxygen levels.

YouTuber Zack Nelson has put the Galaxy Z Fold4 through an even tougher set of tests than most other smartphones on his JerryRigEverything channel. Not only does the smartphone have to deal with his usual attempts to bend and burn the device, but it also gets subjected to having dirt mashed against its surfaces and hinges. Surprisingly, the Galaxy Z Fold4 withstands all attempts to damage it.

AMD Zen 4 processors are slated to bring incredible performance gains over the Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 parts. But, if a series of recent leaks are accurate, the Ryzen 7000 CPUs become meltingly hot when pushed. On the other hand, Raptor Lake chips are allegedly free from thermal troubles compared to their Zen 4 rivals.

Yet another Tesla insider has confirmed that the new Semi truck's round steering wheel with all stalks replaced by touch controls will be landing in the bestselling Model 3 and Model Y, too. The stalk-less wheel with touch controls first came in the form of a Model S/X yoke, but the Model 3/Y are getting what's on the Semi.

Bose has partnered with Qualcomm to secure the new S5 Audio series of chipsets for its next-gen product portfolio. The SoCs will power future soundbars and speakers from the well-known brand as well as its headphones and earbuds. Therefore, they might be capable of the latest in wireless connectivity as well as "high-performance" sound at reduced levels of power consumption.

Qualcomm and Meta have teamed up at IFA 2022 to unveil plans for custom chipsets to power the next generation of the latter's Quest hardware. They will be co-developed by the 2 companies, although they will be based on Snapdragon XR platforms. The collaboration is touted to deliver further advancements in augmented or virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences over the next few years.

Honor has released the Honor 70 in Europe, its answer to the Nothing Phone (1). Equipped with a Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset and a 120 Hz OLED display, the Honor 70 also features three high-resolution cameras and a 4,800 mAh battery. The Honor 70 comes in three colours and ships with Magic UI 6.1 based on Android 12.

Honor has confirmed the launch of its 12-inch Android tablet outside China. From today, the Honor Pad 8 will be orderable in Europe with a 2K display, a 7,250 mAh battery and a Snapdragon 680 chipset, among other features.

Honor has brought the MagicBook 14 2022 to Europe, albeit without its AMD Ryzen 6000 APU options. Instead, Honor will only sell the MagicBook 14 2022 with an Intel Core i5-12500H, plus an optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 complemented by 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD.

Google has updated the Android Beta Program following the release of the Android 13, an update that has only landed on Pixel smartphones so far. Also affecting future Android 13 updates, the list now omits the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, which are both yet to reach their third birthdays.

Huawei typically backs the latest generation of its Mate line of flagship devices as super-premium phablets with the most innovative features possible. The recent changes in the OEM's fortunes notwithstanding, it now asserts that the upcoming 50 series will be no different. The company has now confirmed variable apertures for their XMAGE cameras outright, although it remains content to only hints at more unique specs also rumored to be found in the iPhone 14 series.

A hands-on photo of NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition graphics card has leaked online. Pictured ahead of the RTX 40 series' official announcement later this year, it appears as though NVIDIA has tweaked the design that it introduced with the current RTX 30 series.

As promised, Leica has unveiled the Cine 1 during IFA 2022. Built with a stylish design and Dolby Atmos speakers, the Leica Cine 1 can create up to 100-inch projections with three RGB lasers. Leica will release two editions, starting with an 80-inch model that will cost approximately €6,900.

Arm is suing Qualcomm and its Nuvia subsidiary for continuing to develop the Phoenix custom cores without Arm's consent. Back in March 2022, Arm terminated all license agreements with Nuvia, and now claims Qualcomm ignored all legalities and also misused trademarks. Qualcomm promptly pointed out that these are unfounded allegations and seems to be willing to defend itself and Nuvia in court.

Tesla has new licence plate frame models in its store with 'satin black' finish which include an exclusive 'Powered by the Sun' model. The new number plate frames are for the Model Y and Model 3 and cost US$40 a pop.

According to new rumours, DJI is planning to return to the Mini 3 series, just a few months after announcing the Mini 3 Pro. Billed as a non-Pro model without obstacle sensing, the drone may launch alongside the Mavic 3 Classic too.

An early AMD Ryzen 9 7950X sample has been tested on Cinebench R23. It scored 2,205 and 29,649 in the single and multi-core tests, respectively. The CPU's single and multi-core boost clocks were set at 5.7 GHz and 5.0 GHz, respectively.

Ryzen 7000 CPUs with 3D cache are on their way. Rumors have it the processors will launch early next year with gaming performance that eclipses the Ryzen 7000 non-3D chips. So how much difference will the Ryzen 7000X3D SKUs make? Per RedGamingTech, the Zen 4 X3D SKUs can be up to 30% quicker than their non-3D counterparts.

Geekbench results of the 6C/12T AMD Ryzen 5 7600X have surfaced online indicating a single-core performance equivalent to that of the Core i9-12900KS and better multi-core compared to even the 8C/16T Ryzen 7 5800X. At US$299, the Ryzen 5 7600X could turn out to be a viable option for those looking at gaming and pre-dominantly single-core use cases.

Nvidia may be planning to delay the launch of the GeForce RTX 40 GPUs if a new rumor from the prominent leaker @harukaze5719 is to be trusted. If the delay happens, it can possibly be due to deteriorating market conditions for GPU makers that have seen the prices of boards fall off a cliff and the inventory pile up.

The expected Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s design has been compared with that of the S22 Ultra, with a leaker utilizing power banks to give a visual representation of how the S23 Ultra will look. Ironically, this rather small design difference has been pointed out just as Samsung has been busy mocking Apple’s slow innovation process in a new Galaxy S22 Ultra and Z Flip4 promo video.

The Sony Xperia 1 V or a next-generation Xperia PRO model may have some unbelievable camera equipment according to a new leak. There have been a few rumors claiming Sony would dial it up a notch to 48 MP for Xperia cameras at some point; however, it seems the Xperia 1 V or next-gen Xperia PRO will get much more than just a megapixel-count boost.

Huawei is bringing the MatePad Pro 11 tablet to the European market at IFA 2022. The MatePad Pro 11 features an 11-inch 120 Hz OLED panel and comes with features that aid multitasking such as Huawei M-Pencil and the ability to multitask between four apps at once. The tablet also features a 13+8 MP dual-camera setup and is the first tablet to come with Huawei Notes app pre-installed.

Thanks to a generous Labor Day coupon code on eBay, prospective buyers of the gorgeous 65-inch A80K can now order one of the most affordable OLED TVs of Sony's 2022 Bravia lineup at a considerable discount of almost US$1,000 in relation to the official MSRP.

The Chinese company’s upcoming off-road-capable e-bike, the Frey Beast, features a newly developed 60-volt battery with a staggering 1.5 kWh of total capacity. With that in mind, the high-end electric mountain bike is obviously designed for experienced riders with deep pockets.

Huawei displayed its latest MateBook X Pro 2022 ultrabook at IFA 2022 today. The MateBook X Pro comes equipped with a 14.2-inch 3.1K screen and is powered by the Intel Core i7-1260P processor. Huawei also includes its Free Touch navigation system with additional gesture support, and a Super Device function that seamless connects to other Huawei devices in the vicinity.

The COLMI V33 has arrived on AliExpress for global sales. The device is listed as having body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure monitors. Other features of the wearable include making or receiving Bluetooth calls, sleep tracking and a Find Phone tool. Plus, the gadget is reported to last for up to four days on a single charge.

The LZAKMR A2 smartwatch is available worldwide via AliExpress. Two models of the wearable are available with cellular connectivity: 2G 16 GB and 4G 64 GB. Both watches have a camera on the side, allowing you to take pictures with the device. Plus, the gadget is reported to have a body temperature sensor.

The Jabra Elite 5 has arrived during IFA 2022. Featuring 6 mm drivers and Hybrid ANC, the Elite 5 launches in two colours and is already orderable now in multiple markets. Jabra is running a short-term promotion on the Elite 5 too, reducing the earbuds by US$20.

A new leak now purports to show off the Redmi Pad and Xiaomi 12T Pro ahead of launch. The latter appears to sport a 200 MP camera just as rumored, with a rear design language consistent with other Xiaomi 12 series phones this year.

Garmin has unveiled the Venu Sq 2 and Venu Sq 2 Music at IFA 2022, both with significant upgrades compared to their predecessors. Sporting larger OLED displays and better battery life than the Venu Sq series, the Venu Sq 2 series also offer numerous health tracking features but at an increased starting price.

Pivot has launched the Shuttle LT electric bicycle, with a 756 Wh battery allowing you to ride with assistance for over five hours. The bike has a top speed of 20 mph (~25 kph) and three assistance modes. Plus, you can charge a gadget, such as your smartphone, on the go, thanks to a USB-C output port.

Xiaomi has launched the Electric Scooter 3 Lite in European countries, including The Netherlands, Italy, France and Spain. The device is available in white in many countries, with a black model also offered in Spain. The scooter has a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph), and you can ride for up to 20 km (~12 miles) between charges.