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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.

Frey Bike has released two new bikes in its Evolve range, the Neo and the Neo Pro. The electric bicycles have a top speed of 40 kph (~25 mph) and can travel for up to 100 km (~62 miles) on a single charge. The mountain bikes have full suspension for a comfortable ride and a 6061 aluminum frame.

A report from display market research firm DSCC has revealed that Apple is procuring most of the iPhone 14 series’ panels from Samsung with LG Display and BOE following in second and third places respectively. The company is reportedly preparing more than 34 million units for the first three months after launch.

@evleaks shared what appear to be leaked images of the upcoming Logitech G Gaming Handheld. The original images were taken down shortly after by a copyright strike. From the leak, it appears that Logitech's handheld will run Android and features a design that's strongly reminiscent of the Nintendo Switch Lite.

A video demonstrating a prototype of the FLX Weapon, an e-mountain bike, has been released. The video shows the bicycle off-roading and several close-ups, with the company confirming two versions will be available at launch. Both electric bike models will have a 500 W Bafang motor with a 28 mph (~45 kph) top speed.

If all you need is a no-frills lightweight gaming mouse with a high 10,000 DPI optical sensor, then the new Cooler Master MM311 might be worth a closer look.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) now holds 34% of the electric vehicle battery market, and its founder bragged at the 2022 World New Energy Vehicle Congress that one in three EVs sport its batteries. CATL also said that it is also developing a mystery condensed matter cell that will be released next year.

LG has announced that its OLED evo Gallery Edition TV 97-in model will shortly arrive in markets globally. The ultra-large TV, first unveiled at CES, uses LG’s OLED evo technology and α (Alpha) 9 Gen5 AI Processor for a cinematic experience. Plus, the device has a 7.1.2 channel speaker system and support for Dolby Atmos.

The Optoma ZU1100 is a recently released projector for professional use. The device has a maximum brightness of 9,600 ANSI lms or 11,550 lms. The projector comes with seven interchangeable lenses, including an ultra-short throw lens with a 0.36:1 throw ratio. Plus, the laser light source is expected to last for up to 30,000 hours.

Xiaomi has launched the Mi NoteBook Pro 120 and Mi NoteBook Pro 120G in India. These are incremental upgrades to last year's Mi NoteBook Pro lineup with 12th gen Alder Lake Core i5 processors and Nvidia GeForce MX550 graphics in the 120G variant. Xiaomi has also increased the refresh rate of the display to 120 Hz with improved color accuracy claims.

Huawei has scheduled the launch of its Mate 50 series of mobile devices just ahead of that for Apple's iPhone 14 line in 2022. Despite this, the OEM has already opened reservations for the smartphones via an official website. It claims to have amassed well over a million of these expressions of interest in the 4G/LTE-only hardware so far.

Rumors of a first-gen "Apple Watch Pro" to be released alongside more conventional Series 8 variants have intensified to such a degree that the new model is now expected to launch alongside the iPhone 14 series in early September. Now, the Cupertino giant is thought to unveil a whole new range of bands alongside the new kind of wearable, as it will not fit those of, say, the Series 7, as usual.

Nvidia is likely evaluating two versions of the RTX 4070 if the newest report from hardware leaker kopite7kimi is accurate. The two SKUs, the PG141-SKU340/341 and the PG141-SKU336/337, differ in CUDA core count, memory size, bus width, and total card power.

GoPro is set to release its newest action camera, the GoPro Hero 11 Black. Considering the launch dates of the Hero 9 Black and Hero 10 Black, the Hero 11 Black can be expected to debut in September but will do so with a mostly unchanged design from its predecessor.

AMD showed off a high-end RDNA 3 GPU at its Ryzen 7000 launch event. The unnamed graphics card was shown running The Lies of P, a newly-announced game at 4K with maximum settings. Unfortunately, AMD didn't specify a launch date for the Radeon RX 7000 series and said it would come later this year.

AMD has finally lifted the covers off its Ryzen 7000 lineup, which includes the Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 9 7900X, Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 5 7600X. They outperform Alder Lake's best, the Core i9-12900K in gaming and offer remarkable upgrades over Zen 3. The processors will be purchasable on September 27 starting at U$299.

A new PlayStation 5 console has been spotted on the shelves in Australia, with this 2022 variant apparently being lighter than both the revised PS5 from 2021 and the original launch model. Sony has also been busy in the mobile space as its new PlayStation Studios Mobile Division has acquired Savage Game Studios.

The Oukitel P2001 power station is currently selling for the discounted price of US$1,399. The portable device has a maximum power output of 2,000 W and a 2,000 Wh battery capacity. Ports on the gadget include USB-A and 100 W USB-C outputs. Plus, other portable power stations from the brand are on sale, such as the Oukitel CN505 614 Wh and P501 505 Wh models.

Sony's enticingly affordable alternative to the popular WH-1000XM4 over-ear headphones is currently on sale with a notable 20% discount, which means that the Sony WH-CH710N have now returned to their lowest price ever on Amazon.

Apple has completed hardware tests on satellite connectivity for its iPhone devices according to a new report from a respected analyst. While satellite communication may not be the most trumpeted feature of the upcoming iPhone 14 range, its implementation could have far-reaching consequences in regard to interaction via smartphone.

Apple is "well into development" with its upcoming MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. These laptops will be powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max SoCs and are on track for a fall release if things go according to plan. Apple is also expected to introduce the Watch Pro with a satellite function similar to what is speculated with the iPhone 14.

The Cyrusher Kuattro e-bike has been launched. The fat-tire bicycle has a top speed of 26 mph (~42 kph) and up to 80 Nm of torque thanks to a 750 W motor. You can travel up to 50 miles (~80 km) on a single charge, and a 3.7-in LCD shows information such as your battery charge level and speed.

The ONYX LZR and ONYZ LZR PRO e-bikes have been launched. The entry-level model has a 500 W motor from the brand, while the PRO model has a 900 W Bafang motor, providing up to 120 Nm of torque. Both bikes have a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph) and up to 70 miles (~113 km) of range.

A new leak says that TSMC has decided to abandon its N3 process completely. It will instead focus on the N3E node, which will likely be used by Apple for its A17 Bionic mobile AP. N3E is expected to enter mass production sometime in H2 2022.

The well-known portable/off-grid power supply OEM Jackery has announced that it is coming to IFA 2022 with a new product in tow. The company has yet to reveal any specs for the new unit, although Jackery has also revealed that it can be reserved from its launch date, and that its first 300 pre-orders will come with free gifts.

Samsung has unveiled a new UI based on Android 12L for the Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Ultra and S8 Plus. Therefore, the flagship tablets will have access to many of the same new features found on the new Galaxy Z Fold4 premium foldable device, its Taskbar included. The new firmware also contains an up-to-date security patch.

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is thought to launch soon as a potentially affordable Android smartphone with a 120Hz P-OLED display. Now, the device's latest leak purports to offer a glimpse of this screen for the first time. It is depicted as having a punch-hole selfie camera and a high-end look to its edges.

Ultrathin glass or polyimide film, that seems to be the question on Samsung's mind when it comes to flexible display covers for future laptops and tablets, including ones rumored to come from Apple in 2025. Apple wants glass, but it is more brittle than a PI film cover for screens larger than the one on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Apple is said to have plans to dive into the mixed-reality (MR; which might involve augmented or virtual reality (AR/VR) use-cases) arena with its first-gen headset in the near future. Now, Bloomberg contributors claim to have found out how the Cupertino giant intends to brand this new product line on its launch. The new leak hints at additional, health-related applications for the possibly upcoming Apple hardware.

Poco has now officially confirmed a launch date for its next smartphones. The company will launch the Poco M5 and Poco M5s on September 5 globally, with the Poco M5s potentially set to be absent from the Indian launch.

Elon Musk is now on the record saying that Tesla will erase the strikes and restore access to the Full Self-Driving Beta software at some point. Those who have more than five strikes for whatever reason are now locked out of testing FSD Beta.

Samsung has confirmed today that a bunch of new camera upgrades are arriving on the Galaxy S22 devices with a new software update. The update brings with it enhanced QR code scanning as well as image quality improvements, including better night mode photos.

The Core i7-11800H CPU and the GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU bring all the latest games smoothly onto the QHD screen. This is complemented by a mechanical keyboard, good battery life and a Thunderbolt 4 slot.

On the eve of the announcement of the AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, Intel’s 13th gen “Raptor Lake” Core i9-13900 has made a stop at Geekbench, resulting in valid single and multi-threaded benchmarks. As expected, the chip comfortably beats the Core i9-12900K in both workloads and tramples the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the Ryzen 7 5800X in the multi-core test.

Asus now looks to have officially announced a launch date for its next smartphone, the ROG Phone 6D. The gaming phone slots into the ROG Phone 6 series, and is heavily rumored to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ instead of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 on the ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro.

Just hours before launch, a new leak indicates that the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processor can offer the highest boost on the TSMC N5 node at 5.85 GHz. This would mean stiff competition between the AMD top dog and the Intel Core i9-13900K/KF, which is pegged to offer a 5.8 GHz boost. An OC'd version of the Core i9-13900KF is already shown to hit 6 GHz in gaming and 3DMark.

The Sony Xperia 5 IV may have taken its first trip to Geekbench according to a new report. A device with the codename “Sony XQ-CQ62” was recently discovered on the benchmark site, and it revealed the likely processor and RAM amount for the mystery phone. It is widely expected that the Xperia 5 IV will be launched on September 1.

The Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra’s expected designs have been on a leaker’s mind recently, with Ice universe wanting to remind his thousands of followers what Samsung is planning. While the Galaxy S23 and S23+ are more of the same with an upgraded SoC, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is due to lose some curve.

The World Intellectual Property Organization has shared patent drawings of a Google 'foldable device with bezel located camera'. Thought to be the Pixel Fold or the Pixel Notepad, patent drawings highlight Google's work towards developing an 'ultra-micro-hole camera', a rumoured feature to avoid using punch-hole or under-display camera solutions.

Corsair and LG have collaborated to produce the Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240, an LG W-OLED-based gaming monitor with a bendable form factor. The Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 also offers a 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC support, plus exceptional response times.

A new leak says that the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060 score about 8,600 and 6,000 points on the 3DMark Time Spy Extreme benchmark. The former consumes around 275 Watts of power and performs on par with a GeForce RTX 3080 and the latter trades blows with a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti while drawing 240 Watts.

Cinebench R23 numbers for AMD's upcoming Raphael Zen 4 Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen 7 7700X have leaked recently. The single-core numbers seem to be on par with the Core i7-12700K with potential for beating even the Core i9-12900K. Multi-core numbers for these processors show decent gains over their predecessors, but Intel seems to have the upper hand here at the moment.

After reports last week claimed the OnePlus 11 Pro would be a rebadged OPPO Find X6 Pro, the same source has now provided some camera specifications of the Find X6 Pro+—and the OnePlus 11 Pro by extension, potentially.

Xiaomi's well-publicized plan to become an EV company by 2024 as well as a global electronics giant have recently hit a stumbling block. However, the company might be back on track with its ambitions, as it is reportedly discussing methods for the production of its first-gen car with the major manufacturer BAIC.

Xiaomi has released a second-gen Mix Fold with its most advanced flexible display to date. However, its owners may be advised to look after it, as all that 120Hz Samsung AMOLED may make it very expensive to fix. Replacing its main screen may cost about half as much as the flagship smartphone itself.

The Asus Zenfone 9 is the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered smartphone to get an Android 13 beta program. It invites users to upgrade to the device's latest software in advance of its official release. Then again, there are some caveats, including the increased possibility of bugs and general instability; in addition, a user need to apply to get access to a download.

The Google Pixel 8 is expected to make its debut in late 2023 but appears to already be in the works. Word on the grapevine indicates that the chipset for the Pixel 8 series, the third-gen Tensor, is in development. Sadly, though, it will seemingly be built by Samsung in spite of TSMC's rightful, recent dominance.

Jabra's upcoming Elite 5 earbuds have leaked, detailing their design, features and colour options. Building on the Elite 3, the Elite 5 has 6 mm drivers, active noise cancellation, 6 microphones and Bluetooth multipoint support. Effectively, Jabra has moved many of the Elite 7 Active and Elite 7 Pro features to its mid-range earbuds.

An updated GeForce RTX 40-series rumor specsheet along with a handy power-efficiency chart have been produced by a well-known tech tipster. The data, which comes from numerous leaks by noted sources, reveals that the RTX 4090 could be a must-buy for well-off gamers while the RTX 4070 is looking like a mid-range champion.

Qualcomm is preparing to release the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, a next-generation option to the Snapdragon 680 and Snapdragon 695. According to a substantial leak, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is based on a 4 nm node and supports LPDDR5 RAM, USB 3.1 connectivity, a 48 MP primary camera and an FHD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, among other features.