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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.

The Husqvarna Automower 415X robot lawn mower is currently on sale at Amazon in the US. At the moment, you can pick up the device for US$1,679.99. The robot uses GPS and boundary wires to navigate your lawn, and you can control the gadget with an accompanying app and Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.

Due to slowdowns with PC component demand, DDR5 prices have been steadily declining in the past few months. Industry insiders believe that the downward trend will continue into 2023, when the gap between DDR4 and DDR5 prices could be significantly reduced.

HMD Global has introduced the Nokia T21 as part of its IFA 2022 showcase. Equipped with an 8,200 mAh battery and a 10.4-inch display, the Nokia T21 runs Android 12 and should receive three years of software coverage with two OS updates. HMD Global has priced the tablet attractively, starting with a 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage configuration.

Samsung has now made the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro official as the latest addition to its "extreme" (and extremely business-like) line of slates. It has launched with an upgrade to sub-6GHz 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 6E, and even supports "private 4G/LTE" bands on top of that. Its 10-inch display runs off a battery that is user-replaceable and supports fast-charging via a POGO-pin interface.

OtterBox has launched two new devices to charge Apple gadgets wirelessly. The Charging Station can simultaneously charge three devices at up to 15 W, and the Charging Stand is designed to charge an iPhone solely. Plus, the gadgets are currently 15% off at the OtterBox online store.

The Jackery SolarSaga 80 W double-sided solar panel has been demonstrated at IFA. The portable gadget has a 95% transmittance rate and a 25% conversion rate and is made with durable, low iron toughened glass. Plus, the device is compatible with the new Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro Powerstation, also debuting at the event.

Samsung has unveiled the Odyssey OLED G8, a high-end curved gaming monitor that will be available later this year. Equipped with a 34-inch OLED panel, the Odyssey OLED G8 has a QHD resolution, an 1800R curvature and a 175 Hz refresh rate, among other features. AMD FreeSync Premium support is also onboard to ensure smooth gameplay on current-generation graphics cards or PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X consoles.

The HP ProBook 450 G9 is a quiet, 15-inch business laptop with long battery runtimes. This review explores the Core i7's potential, whether it is put to good use in the ProBook, and whether the AMD-based model is a better choice.

Huawei has announced that a new tablet PC called the MateBook E Go will debut imminently, alongside the Mate 50 series of flagship smartphones. The device will ostensibly ship with Windows 11 and has been revealed to support a keyboard dock thus far. It also has at least 1 USB type-C port and has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

For months, leaks have suggested that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max would feature dual punch hole displays, a design that few Android OEMs have toyed with in the last few years. According to reliable sources, this will not be the case. Instead, Apple will resort to a software trick to bridge the gap between the pair's front-facing cameras and Face ID hardware.

NVIDIA's monstrous Hopper N100 and A100 AI chips, as well as AMD's MI250 have gotten on the White House's export ban list on national security grounds. The loss of this particular Chinese server market may amount to a US$400 million lower revenue for NVIDIA.

Offered by the Kubuntu Linux developers themselves, the new Focus NX mini PC is powered by either a Core i5-1135G7 or i7-1165G7 and comes with premium features such as 2x Thunderbolt 3 connectors plus an SDXC card reader.

One might be forgiven for thinking that the rumored, inaugural 6.7-inch display variant of the vanilla iPhone 14 would be called the Max, so as to mirror the corresponding 14 Pro series. However, according to new case renders that may have been posted accidentally in advance and spotted by an eagle-eyed Twitter leaker, Apple has chosen to go another way with its alleged first-gen big-screen SKU.

Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate will launch later in September 2022. The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus-powered flagship Android smartphone is tipped to debut alongside an additional vanilla 6D variant on that date. The new leak also purports to reveal how both devices will look on their unveiling.

HMD Global is taking its strategy of releasing affordable, midrange/low-end smartphones that promise good battery life and build quality a bit further with the launch of the Nokia X30 5G and Nokia G60 5G phones. Both phones pack Snapdragon 695 SoCs, bigger power packs than their predecessors, and 3 years of OS updates.

For Lenovo, the ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 is likely the most important announcement for around this year's IFA. The Foldable has generated a lot of attention in its first generation, but the first X1 Fold had lots of problems. Many of them are fixed come Gen 2, but the X1 Fold 16 also introduces some new problems.

The two new portable speakers from Danish startup Audiocase, namely the S5 and S10, can hit an SPL of 125 dB and feature Class-D amplifiers with advanced DSP and up to 30 hours of playtime. Both are available on Kickstarter for a limited period at promotional prices: US$541 (S5) and US$702 (S10).

Philips has unveiled two new TV models for 2022, the OLED+937 and the OLED+907. The devices are available in sizes from 48-in to 65-in, with the larger models offering a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. All TVs have a built-in Bowers & Wilkins sound system and gaming-ready features such as a 4K 120 Hz variable refresh rate.

Xiaomi has revealed the Smart TV X Series, due to launch in India on September 14. The 4K TVs have a 60 Hz refresh rate and support technologies such as Dolby Vision, HLG and HDR10. Plus, the devices have a built-in 30 W sound system and Android 10, allowing you to use Google Assistant and Chromecast with the gadget.

XMG has announced new, mid-2022 versions of its Focus gaming laptops based on a combination of the Intel Core i7-12700H and 6GB of RTX 3060 graphics rather than the i7-11800H and RTX 3050 Ti of the 2021 versions. Their 15- and 17-inch M22 counterparts are also joined by a 16-inch model with a 165Hz refresh rate and a series-first 16:10 aspect-ratio. Their orders will go live soon with a limited-time-only introductory offer.

Available on Amazon starting today, the GameSir X2 Pro is an Xbox licensed mobile gaming controller that was designed for Xbox cloud gaming on Android smartphones. Its features include ALPS analog joysticks and Hall Effect analog triggers, textured rubber grips, and more. The price tag reads US$79.99.

Amazfit has introduced the GTR 4, a round smartwatch with a 1.43-inch display. Equipped with Amazfit's latest BioTracker 4.0 PPG optical sensor, the GTR 4 also features over 150 sports modes, dual-band GPS, and is available in the Eurozone for €199.99.

Amazfit has announced the GTS 4, a larger alternative to the GTR 4 and a more expensive option to the GTS 4 Mini. Equipped with a 1.75-inch AMOLED display, the GTS 4 relies on Zepp OS 2.0 and has Amazfit's BioTracker 4.0 PPG optical sensor, among other features.

Amazfit has started offering the GTS 4 Mini in Europe, a smartwatch that the company promises will provide 'ultra-long battery life'. Equipped with a 1.65-inch display, the Amazfit GTS 4 Mini comes in four colours and is cheaper option than the GTR 4 and GTS 4, which Amazfit has also announced today.

Sony has officially launched the Xperia 5 IV, with the compact smartphone brimming with fan-favorite features. The device has space for a 3.5 mm audio jack, microSD slot, and it also comes with an LED notification light. The 6.1-inch Sony Xperia 5 IV is priced at US$999/£949/€1049, with availability depending on region.

After AMD revealed the Zen 4 processors and their estimated performance against the Intel Alder Lake chips, all eyes are now on Intel Raptor Lake CPUs. If recent Geekbench listings of the Core i9-13900K and now the Core i7-13700KF are accurate, Team Blue looks set to meet the Zen 4 challenge head-on.

An Apple iPhone 14 series pricing forecast has been put together by a research analyst company offering up what could be the most-accurate price prediction yet. There could even be good news on the horizon in regard to the standard iPhone 14 price, while the iPhone 14 Pro models come with a higher price than their predecessors but with an initial storage bump to sweeten the deal.

Lenovo has upgraded the Tab P11 Pro with a new MediaTek Kompanio 1300T SoC, Android 12L, an 8,000 mAh battery, and more. The tablet will be available for purchase in September starting at EUR 499 (US$499).

Lenovo touts its latest Chromebox for Enterprise as the mini-workstation for nearly every conceivable 2022 use-case with up-to-date specs, support for business-grade cloud management and streamlined, even remote, installation options crammed into a chassis of just about 1 liter (l) in volume. It also features security and support features from both Google and Lenovo.

The ThinkVision T32p-30 features a 21:9 31.5-inch IPS panel with 4K resolution that can reproduce 95% of the DCI-P3 color space. It also comes with a USB hub, KVM switch and optional modular webcam and speakers.

The ThinkVision T34w-30 features a 21:9 VA LCD panel with 3440 x 1440 resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate. Besides the usual video outputs like HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4 and a USB-C 3.2 with DP 1.4 mode, this model also features a USB hub with 4X USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports and a GbE jack.

Lenovo has announced the Legion Y32p-30, described by the company as a 'powerful display for immersive gaming'. Equipped with a 31.5-inch IPS panel that is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified, the Legion Y32p-30 offers 10-bit colour depth, a 4K resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate and a USB hub, among other features.

Lenovo has brought the second generation ThinkPad X1 Fold to IFA 2022 in Berlin. Not only has Lenovo improved upon the device's design, but it has also equipped new ThinkPad X1 Fold with considerably more powerful processors, as well as LPDDR5 RAM and PCIe Gen 4 storage. Lenovo has lined up a release date for later this year and has already confirmed the device's starting price.

Lenovo has announced the Glasses T1 during IFA 2022. Equipped with two Micro OLED displays, the Glasses T1 will be suitable for augmented reality and virtual reality content with Android, iOS, macOS and Windows devices via USB Type-C or Apple-specific adapters.

The ThinkVision S25e-30 is Lenovo's latest 24.5-inch FHD monitor. It has a starting price in line with its HDMI 1.4 spec; nevertheless, it has launched with the same new, red-accented design of its higher-end siblings that integrates its own joystick for easier physical control. It also benefits from potentially realistic color reproduction and a faster-than-average refresh rate.

At IFA 2022, Lenovo is unveiling a product that has surfaced already a few months ago: The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G3 is supposed to take the multimedia segment by storm with the combination of AMD Ryzen-H and a Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU.

The Lenovo Tab P11 has been upgraded with a new MediaTek Helio G99 SoC and an 11.5-inch 2K IPS LCD panel clocked at 120 Hz. Other specs include 6 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, and a 7,700 mAh battery. It will hit shelves in early 2023 for EUR 349 (US$349).

Lenovo has officially announced the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook at IFA 2022. Its key specs include an Intel Core i3-1215U processor, up to 8 GB RAM, 512 GB storage and Wi-Fi 6E. The Chromebook will hit shelves sometime in early 2023.

The Sony Xperia 5 IV has turned up in some supposed first press shots courtesy of leaker Evan Blass. While the compact smartphone hasn’t had a radical design overhaul compared to its predecessor, it’s clear to see that Sony has put some love into the looks of the Xperia 5 IV, which stands out with an elegant aesthetic. Color choices and a couple of key specifications are also revealed.

New images of the Japanese automaker's all-electric sedan reveal the exterior design and a few technical specifications of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model 3 competitor. Unfortunately, the sleek Toyota bZ3 and its BYD-made battery and motors are expected to remain China-exclusive for the time being.

Advertised as the biggest update of the year so far, World of Tanks 1.18 is now available with a branch of Italian tank destroyers that feature a non-standard autoloader, a new map for random battles called Outpost, a few rebalanced vehicles, matchmaking changes for light vehicles and SPGs, and more.

Another Apple iPhone 14 information dump has surfaced online with many of the details contained in it either repeated from other sources or refinements of existing rumors. However, the list of 10 supposed leaks does feature one that will excite many fans as it is in regard to the iPhone 14 price tag.
Ian Zelbo has now created a new set of iPhone 14/Pro renderings in the leaked colors.

The Dragonfly G3 is one of the best-looking business subnotebooks in the market. However, the 12th gen processor runs slower than expected in order to fit into such a thin and light design.