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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.

The Morefine M8S is a mini-PC powered by the Intel Celeron N5105, as well as 8 GB or 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. Measuring in at 88 x 88 x 39 mm, the Morefine M8S also has three HDMI ports, twin Gigabit Ethernet connections and replaceable storage, among other things.

According to reports, Google has set a price for the Pixel Watch, its long-awaited Wear OS smartwatch. Launching later this year, the Pixel Watch should be available in Bluetooth and LTE variants, as well as in various colours and finishes. Reputedly, the Pixel Watch could be even more expensive than the Galaxy Watch5, despite relying on the older Exynos 9110 chipset.

The Redmi Pad will be Xiaomi's first truly budget tablet and is expected to take on devices like the Realme Pad X and the OPPO Pad Air. More details of the affordable tablet have now also been revealed, with an alleged MediaTek Helio G99 beneath the hood being one notable takeaway.

DIZO has announced that its next smartwatches will launch as its Watch D Talk and Watch R Talk. They will be square- and round-faced respectively, and will both have the up-to-date spec of support for calls over Bluetooth. One will have an AMOLED display, whereas the other will have a larger-than-average screen for its class.

The P50 Pocket is Huawei's inaugural clamshell foldable smartphone that launched in early 2022. Now, it seems the OEM may launch an updated model without delay. It seems to have a larger secondary display and battery capacity than that of the Pocket, albeit with less of an eye-catching finish and an unchanged design otherwise.

More leaks have emerged online of Logitech's first gaming handheld. Revealed as the Logitech G Cloud, the device will rely on an older mid-range chipset with a large battery and a 1080p display, among other features.

Consumers can now purchase the Govecs Roller Flex electric scooter, previously only available via rental firms. The scooter has a top speed of 45 kph (~28 mph) and can travel up to 112 km (~70 miles) on a single charge using a dual battery system. Plus, the vehicle has a built-in alarm and a 5-in display.

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy A04s, a new entry-level smartphone with plenty of upgrades compared to the Galaxy A04. Not only has Samsung included a faster display in the Galaxy A04s, but it has also equipped the device with a more modern SoC than the Galaxy A04 and an additional rear-facing camera.

ASUS has unveiled the VivoWatch 5 Aero during IFA 2022, a fitness tracker that has an intriguing sensor below its display. According to the company, the VivoWatch 5 Aero can take ECGs just by placing a fingertip on the sensor. Supposedly, the sensor can read blood oxygen and heart rate levels too.

RISC-V adoption is about to receive a significant boost from Intel and its partners via the Pathfinder initiative. Hobbyists can download a Starter Edition dev kit for free right now and start developing RISC-V applications for Linux and other operating systems. There is also a Professional Edition kit with support for an entire host of RISC-V-based chips.

The Odys Neo e100 e-scooter is now available to buy in Germany. The vehicle has a top speed of 20 kph (~12 mph), and you can ride for up to 100 km (~62 miles) on a single charge. The bike has sprung 10-in (~25.4 cm) tires, and a built-in LED display. Plus, you can use an accompanying app to lock or unlock the scooter remotely.

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silver Sea cruise ships will be first in the industry to be equipped with fast satellite Internet courtesy of Elon Musk's Starlink Maritime option. SpaceX recently announced the Starlink Maritime price tier for ships and yachts, priced at US$5,000 a month.

The Blix Dubbel e-bike has launched in the US with an introductory offer of US$100 off the US$1,999 retail price. The bicycle has a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph) and can travel up to 80 miles (~129 km) on a single charge. Other features of the vehicle include a rear rack for a basket or passenger seat and an 80 LUX LED headlight.

It seems that Lenovo is close to announcing the ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2, a foldable laptop that will arrive with a 16.3-inch flexible OLED display. Equipped with an Intel Alder Lake processor, the next-generation ThinkPad X1 Fold will be supported by a detachable keyboard that has a built-in TrackPoint mouse replacement.

The Smoor Super Cargo electric bicycle has been launched in Germany. The vehicle has a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph) and can assist you for up to 110 km (~68 miles) on a single charge. There are front and rear-mounted racks on the e-bike, permitting a maximum payload of 200 kg (~441 lbs).

Sony has finally confirmed European and UK pricing for the HT-A5000, a soundbar that the company released last year in North America. Billed as a 5.1.2 channel soundbar, the HT-A5000 has a built-in subwoofer and supports PlayStation 5 features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping, as well as numerous network functions. Sony has outlined availability for the HT-A5000 in the Eurozone and the UK too.

The new and ingenious 42-inches 4K LG OLED Flex TV LX3 can bend to 900R curvature in 20 increments via motorized arms in the stand with the touch of a button on the remote. It also deals with the annoying mirror reflections of curved TVs or gaming monitors by applying a unique anti-reflective coating to the HDR-certified display.

Sony has introduced the HT-A3000, a new soundbar and a cheaper alternative than the HT-5000 and HT-7000. Equipped with a 3.1-channel configuration, the Sony AT-A3000 supports virtual surround sound, along with Apple AirPlay 2, Dolby Atmos and Google Chromecast, among other things.

A substantial leak has revealed more details about the Garmin Venu Sq 2, as well as the Venu Sq 2 Music. Both smartwatches will launch with AMOLED display and with almost twice the battery life of their predecessors. Garmin will charge more than the Venu Sq 2 series than it did for the original Venu Sq and Venu Sq Music, though.

The Vwar 8 Pro smartwatch is available in many countries via AliExpress. The wearable has a built-in NFC for contactless payments and smart door access. Other features of the device include SpO2 and heart rate monitors, and GPS tracking. Plus, you can receive calls on the gadget via Bluetooth.

The Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip has been announced with a 16-inch WUXGA OLED touchscreen, Alder Lake-P (vPro, vPro Essential and non-vPro variants included) processors, up to 40 GB of RAM and a 50 Wh battery. Information about its price and availability will be revealed soon.

Asus has unveiled the ExpertBook B6 Flip at IFA 2022. It features an Intel Core i9-12950HX, up to 128 GB of ECC RAM, 4 TB of storage, a 16-inch WQXGA 16:10 screen, and a litany of ports. Pricing and availability details will be available later.

At IFA, Asus is introducing a few new laptops. One of those is the ExpertBook B5 B5602C. The target market for this 16 inch device are business customers. To convince them, Asus is betting on the low weight, the numpad, expandable RAM and an optionally large battery.

ASUS has provided more details about the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED, its first laptop with a flexible OLED display. Equipped with an Intel Core i7-1250U processor, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED also has a 17.3-inch display and a 75 Wh battery. Pricing and availability has been confirmed too, at least in the Eurozone.

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are heavily rumored to be equipped with 48 MP main cameras. In addition to that, the two Pro models will feature significantly improved ultra-wide-angle cameras, with a rumored sensor change that would see them outperform even the iPhone 12 Pro's main camera.

The Zeblaze GTR 3 smartwatch has been revealed on AliExpress. The wearable has a 1.32-in touchscreen with an 82.6% screen-to-body ratio. The listing suggests that the watch has built-in skin temperature, heart rate and SpO2 monitors. Plus, the gadget is expected to last up to 15 days on a single charge with typical use.

During its Zen 4 reveal event, AMD announced that the 3D V-Cache variants of the new CPUs are on their way. In line with our previous report about the Zen 4X3D SKUs releasing within six months of the Zen 4 launch, leaker Greymon55 suggests that AMD might take the wraps off the Zen 4 CPUs with 3D cache at CES 2023.

The Belkin BOOSTCHARGE PRO Dual USB-C GaN Wall Charger has been launched in the US. The GaN charging plug is available in 45 W or 65 W versions, with two USB-C outputs simultaneously charging a pair of gadgets. The device is compatible with products like the iPhone 13, MacBook Pro and Google Pixel 6.

The ViewSonic X11-4K projector has been launched. The gadget has a 0.8:1 short throw ratio; for example, this translates to a 100-in (~254 cm) image cast from 5.8 ft (~1.8 m) away. The device uses an LED light source with a maximum brightness of 2,400 lms and has built-in Harman Kardon speakers.

The Metaura Pro wearable air conditioner is available through an Indiegogo InDemand campaign. The gadget can cool your skin by up to -18 °F (~-10 °C) or provide heating, with a range of 60 to 130 °F (~16 to 55 °C). The device is designed to be worn around your neck and lasts up to eight hours between charges.

According to reports, Microsoft is preparing to launch a next-generation Surface Pro device. With ARM and Intel versions planned, Microsoft will reputedly release the Surface Pro 9 or Surface Pro 10 as a Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro X successor.

AMD’s Zen 4 announcement was jam-packed with the talk of performance gains of AMD CPUs over competing Intel Alder Lake chips. Intel is allegedly returning the favor on the same day as the AMD Zen 4 sale is set to go live by announcing the Core i9-13900K, the Core i7-13700K, and the Core i5-13600K.

The budget IPS portable monitor is now on sale for $139 USD to be one of the least expensive and lightest 15.6-inch models available. Display quality is decent with a fair list of cut corners considering the low price.

The Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) will apparently be based on the Apple iPhone XR. The claim was made by YouTuber Jon Prosser in a recent podcast during a segment about future iPhones. If this is the case, then the iPhone SE 2023 (or iPhone SE 4) will not feature a home button and should offer much better battery life than the iPhone SE 3.

OnePlus has been rumored to add a Watch to its mid-range Nord series of devices, although its alleged product name has never been confirmed - until now. It is part of the OEM's new Bluetooth SIG registration for a device confirmed as a wearable, and, thus, now much more likely to debut soon.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has finally made its Geekbench debut with a single-core score of 2,217 and a multi-core score of 24,396. Its main competitor, the Intel Core i9-13900K scored 2,169 and 24,189 in the same test.

Samsung's registration of a new device with the FCC has led to speculation that the tablet in question is the next in the rugged Galaxy Tab Active line. It is slated to launch with choices of Wi-Fi 6E-only or 5G connectivity. It has also been certified to use NFC and Bluetooth 5.2, and might charge at 25W.

Realme has decided to unveil its next flagship smartwatch just a day before the Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Pro arrive. According to an extensive leak, the Realme Watch 3 Pro will rely on a 1.78-inch AMOLED display, among other features.

AYA NEO has showcased the SLIDE in a product progress video. Set to be a GPD Win 4 competitor when it arrives this year, the AYA NEO SLIDE has an unusual design and a display that supports two postures. AYA NEO equips the SLIDE with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, an APU that contains Zen 3+ CPU cores and a powerful Radeon 680M iGPU.

Android 13 supports Bluetooth LE Audio by default, although some features are Bluetooth chip reliant rather than being available to every Android smartphone. A recent Android Open Source Project code change suggests that Google is planning to bring higher fidelity Bluetooth LE Audio to the Pixel 7 series, including next year's Pixel 7a.

The XMUND XD-PS10 portable power station is currently selling for the discounted price of €361.01 (~US$360.75) on Banggood. The gadget can be powered by solar panels or recharged via a wall outlet or car charger. The device has a maximum output of 600 W, with AC, USB-A and USB-C ports.

The Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the iNNOPOWER S100W will end on September 9. The two-in-one device is a solar panel that can be folded and used as a table. The solar panel has a 22.7% efficiency and can power a generator at up to 100 W. Plus, the device can bear loads up to 66 lbs (~30 kg) as a table.

The DreameBot L10s Ultra robot vacuum and mop has been launched in Southeast Asia. The gadget comes with an auto-emptying and self-cleaning docking station. Plus, the robot has 24 sensors, up to 5,300 Pa suction power and can clean an area up to 200 m² (~2,153 ft²) between charges.

Google Research has presented RawNeRF, an AI-based camera software that dramatically improves the results of low-light images. Perhaps a taste of what is to come for future Google Pixel smartphones, RawNeRF eclipses what Google Night Sight can currently achieve.

A YouTuber has demonstrated how to bring a slice of Windows 11 and Windows Phone to the Galaxy Z Fold4, one of Samsung's latest foldable smartphones. Surprisingly, Samsung makes it easy to run two launchers simultaneously, with one serving the cover display and the other running when the foldable display is active.

Elon Musk urged Norway to 'drill, baby, drill' for new oil and gas deposits as transition to sustainable energy would take decades. Speaking before an energy forum there he also promised a wider self-driving Tesla release in the US and, possibly, Europe, by year's end.

YouTuber TeaserPlay recently outed a concept trailer for The Witcher 4 running on Unreal Engine 5. The trailer utilizes UE5 technologies including Lumen, Nanite, and Metahuman. With developer CD Projekt RED building the next Witcher game on UE5, the concept trailer offers a glimpse of what it might end up looking like.