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Today, Oppo introduced the successor to the Oppo Band, an affordable and versatile fitness tracker. Replacing it is the Oppo Band 2, a larger model with an AMOLED display and an NFC module, among other features. The Oppo Band 2 retains its predecessor's inexpensive price tag, too.

Samsung has taken the wraps off its new Galaxy Z Flip4. The phone has a similar design to the Z Flip3 with a smaller outer display and a big inner foldable screen. Powered by the newest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, the Galaxy Z Flip4 has IPX8 waterproofing for protection against water damage.

It seems that Samsung is preparing to release a smartphone that could be mistaken for the Apple iPhone SE. With a comparatively small housing and a single rear-facing camera, the Galaxy A23e will be a no-nonsense smartphone that also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Reputedly, Samsung will sell the Galaxy A23e for less than €300 in the Eurozone too.

After months of relentless leaks, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is official with a design that has remained largely unchanged. The device is IPX8 certified, boasts the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and comes with 12 GB LPDDR5 memory with up to 1 TB of UFS 3.1 storage.

ESR's latest iPhone accessory is a wireless power bank designed to 'stick' to the back of one of its compatible devices, even while it is in use, thanks to the OEM's in-house HaloLock system. Then again, the user can also put their 12- or 13-series down to watch something at an angle with the new mini power bank, and also charge something else using the gadget's USB type-C port.

Microsoft managed to issue a fix for the Windows 11 / Windows Server 2022 encryption vulnerability that makes use of the Vector Advanced Encryption Standard, but the patch is impacting CPU performance. Affected CPUs include Intel's 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th gen models, while AMD's affected models include Zen 3 and upcoming Zen 4 processors. Another fix that addresses the performance issues is expected to be available in a month.

The Zenfone 9 is the most compact new premium Android smartphone around. Therefore, that smaller footprint might make tearing it down and putting it back together more difficult. A recent YouTube repair-demo video tested this theory out in a new video, one in which the Asus flagship came in for some praise thanks to potentially important aspects of its internal design.

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Buds2 Pro at its Unpacked event today. The Galaxy Buds2 Pro features improved ANC over the Buds2 and comes with IPX7 protection and support for Samsung's proprietary Seamless Hi-Fi codec for 24-bit audio. The Buds2 Pro are also slated to offer improved battery runtimes and can better distinguish between noise and human voices.

LattePanda has finally decided to start selling the LattePanda 3 Delta outside Kickstarter. Introduced in November 2021, the LattePanda 3 Delta relies on an Intel Celeron N5105 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The single-board computer features two M.2 slots too, as well as numerous ports and support for various Linux and Windows distributions.

Xiaomi is preparing to release a new entry in the Pad 5 series. While the new Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro has a larger display and a revised display, it seems that Xiaomi could have equipped it with the same chipset as its predecessor. According to one leaker, the new Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro could be available globally within the next few months too.

The Xiaomi Mijia Partition Washing and Drying machine will shortly launch in China. The machine has two drums, supporting loads up to 15 kg (~33 lbs) in total. The device has intelligent features, including automatic detergent dispensing and a smart drying cycle. You can control the machine via a touchscreen or the Mijia app.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro at the company's Unpacked Event today. Both the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro essentially share a common feature set and sport improved sensors, increased battery life, and sapphire crystal glass protection. The Watch5 Pro also comes with the ability to be used as an outdoors watch with enhanced GPS-based turn-by-turn and track-back navigation.

Motorola has confirmed that it will be offering its next flagship candybar smartphone in more than just the 'Ink Rhyme Black' colourway it has shown to date. Additionally, the Edge 30 Ultra will be available in 'Clear Frost White', a slick-looking colour option that has a colour-contrasting camera housing. Motorola has confirmed more display specifications for the Edge 30 Ultra too, which will launch in China as the Moto X30 Pro.

Lenovo has previewed the Legion Y70 ahead of the device's introduction next week. In the meantime, the company has confirmed countless specifications, including the device's battery, camera and display details.

Biren showed that the BR100 GPGPU is slightly faster than Nvidia's Ampere A100 thanks to advanced specs like 7 nm 2.5D CoWoS packaging from TSMC, 64 GB HBM2e RAM and PCIe 5.0 / CXL interfaces. There is also a BR104 version with only half the compute power, 32 GB of RAM and TDP limited to 300 W.

The RealPower PB-10000 Solar power bank has been launched in Germany. The portable gadget is equipped with a 37 Wh battery pack, allowing you to charge smartphones and laptops on the go. Outputs on the device include USB-A and USB-C ports and a 10 W wireless charging pad. A 0.8 W solar panel recharges the power bank, which you can also charge via USB-C.

LG has released new TWS earbuds under its TONE Free series. Sold as the TONE Free T90, TONE Free Fit TF7 and TONE Free Fit TF8, the trio feature exciting features, including a charging case with a built-in UV light to disinfect the earbuds as they recharge. The TONE Free T90 are the world's first earbuds with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Head tracking, too.

Motorola is on the verge of launching a new tablet, seemingly a mid-range option. Already confirmed as the Moto Tab G62, the tablet will rely on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, which will power a 10.6-inch and 2K display, as well as providing LTE connectivity. The Moto Tab G62 should achieve decent runtimes too, thanks to its 7,700 mAh battery.

Samsung is on track to launch its latest top-end foldable devices during the major Unpacked event of today (August 10, 2022). That may be why Motorola has chosen to go ahead and unveil a crucial detail on its potential contender the Moto Razr 2022. Considering the new clamshell's specs, the starting price in question has the potential to blow its Flip4 rival out of the water.

The HOVSCO HovBeta e-bike is now available to pre-order in the US. The bicycle has a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph) and can assist you at speeds up to 20 mph (~32 mph). A detachable battery provides a range of 60 miles (~100 km) and doubles as a torch. Plus, the bike comes with a smartphone app, built-in LCD and USB charging port.

Schwinn has launched the Mendocino, a vintage-style electric bike with a step-through frame. The bicycle can assist you at speeds up to 20 mph (~32 mph) and the battery, mounted beneath the rear rack, provides a 45-mile (~72 km) range. The commuter e-bike can support loads up to 300 lbs (~136 kg), with 55 lbs (~25 kg) permitted on the rear rack.

Specifications, design and the launch date of the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition have already been confirmed. Equipped with a 108 MP primary camera, the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition will also have a 1.5K display. A Geekbench listing has shown that the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition will make good use of its Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset too.

Garmin has unveiled a successor to its Enduro smartwatch series. Sold as the Enduro 2, the smartwatch has a large display and all the features that endurance athletes could need. Available for US$1,099.99, the Enduro 2 is already orderable in multiple markets, not just the US.

Although the update for the mobile version is still at least a few days away, Vivaldi 5.4 for desktop users is now available with custom rocker gestures, the ability to turn off sound in web panels, as well as multiple under-the-hood optimizations for Vivaldi Mail, Calendar, and Feed Reader.

Samsung has commented on many of the changes it has made to One UI, shortly after releasing the first One UI 5 beta build for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra. Based on Android 13, One UI 5 should reach millions of Samsung smartphones and tablets in a few months, including the forthcoming Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4.

A new leak suggests that the GeForce RTX 4080 will consume around 320 Watts of power and the GeForce RTX 4070 285 Watts. The latter is said to have a base clock of 2,310 MHz and a boost clock of 2,610 MHz.

We put the Acer Nitro 5 AN715 with its Intel Alder Lake CPU and a dedicated GeForce RTX graphics card to the test. The performance is good, but the manufacturer needs to do something about the noise levels!

Thanks to a flood of leaks, we know almost everything there is to know about the Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” CPUs. This time, we get to look at the alleged retail box for the Ryzen 9 7000 SKUs. Furthermore, we also get some pricing details about AMD’s upcoming Zen 4 processors.

The large 65-inch variant of the Sony X90K is now on sale with an enticing US$301 discount at Amazon, which brings the 120Hz 4K HDR TV from the current 2022 Bravia lineup down to its lowest price yet.

The rather amusing experiment involving the two heavyweights in the electric pickup truck segment has a clear winner, who obviously benefited from grippy off-road tires that were well-suited for the slippery grass on which the tug of war took place.

Garmin has released Beta Version 22.83 for Fēnix 6 and MARQ smartwatches on the Beta Program. The new software includes various bug fixes, for flaws such as UI issues and detection problems. A fault which occasionally prevented the wearables from syncing via Wi-Fi has also been remedied.

The new RS2 is HiBy's second digital audio player that uses the Darwin audio architecture and can be pre-ordered for US$479. It supports up to 4 TB of storage via two card slots, 3.5 / 4.4 mm dual headphone output, PCM 384 kHz/DSD 256 audio, as well as up to 10 hours of play time and 40 days standby.

According to a slew of leaked benchmarks, Intel’s 13th gen “Raptor Lake” processors are shaping up to be worthy upgrades over their predecessors. Now, we have a new set of Cinebench R23 test runs showing the performance of the Core i9-13900K in the absence of any power constraints.

OnePlus is one of the handful of OEMs obliged to postpone the launch of a new smartphone in China recently. However, the Ace Pro's rescheduled debut event has now concluded. It is effectively identical to the 10T, although its Android 12 skin is called ColorOS rather than OxygenOS.

Apple has just released the fifth beta version of iOS 16, likely one of the last beta builds before the release of the iPhone 14 series next month. Also due for distribution to millions of iPhones in September, iOS 16 brings back one of the most missed features from older iPhones before Apple adopted notched displays.

Google has revised its Bedtime mode functionality as part of its upcoming Android 13 update. The improved Bedtime mode adds practical features that should make Android smartphones more pleasant to use at night. Rolling out in a new version of Digital Wellbeing, the new features include wallpaper dimming, among other things.

The Xiaoxin Pro 24 is an all-in-one desktop PC powered by the Intel Core i5-12500H, DDR5 RAM and a PCIe SSD. According to Lenovo, the Xiaoxin Pro 24 outputs at 2.5K and 100 Hz across its 23.8-inch display, which it complements with numerous ports. The Xiaoxin Pro 24 only comes in one configuration, which costs CNY 6,199 (~US$918).

The promised upgrade of Tesla's sprawling Gigafactory in Shanghai has brought the first tangible Model Y improvement in the form of a new airbag. The Chinese-made Model Ys are now shipping with a new driver seat airbag aimed to prevent driver-on-passenger injuries during a side collision.

Lenovo has presented the Xiaoxin Pro 27 in China, an all-in-one PC that relies on modern Intel Alder Lake and Intel Arc hardware. Also equipped with a 2.5K and 100 Hz display, the Xiaoxin Pro 27 has a pop-up webcam and numerous ports, among other features.

The Xiaomi Mi Projector 2S was unveiled and will soon begin crowdfunding in China. The gadget can cast images up to 120-in across with a 1080P resolution. You can connect a games console to the projector via an HDMI 2.1 port, with a gaming mode providing 40 ms latency. The device has built-in speakers with support for Dolby Audio.

The WEJOY touchscreen projector is crowdfunding. The device has a touchscreen, allowing you to interact with the image with your hands or a stylus. The projector can cast images up to 300-in wide with a 1080P resolution. You can cast to the portable gadget via AirPlay and Bluetooth or connect via various ports.

Sennheiser has unveiled its latest pair of over-ear headphones, the Momentum 4 Wireless. Replacements for the ageing Momentum 3 Wireless, the Momentum 4 Wireless promises to deliver excellent battery life, improved noise cancellation and better sound quality than its competitors. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless is orderable in multiple markets now and will start shipping later this month.

Digital Chat Station has shared more details about the Pixel Fold, a device that the leaker previously mentioned in the same breath as the Pixel 7 Ultra. Purportedly, Google's first foldable smartphone will depart from other foldable smartphones that rely on under-display cameras. According to the leaker, Google will include a camera within the Pixel Fold's frame to preserve display image quality.

OPPO has casually set the major design upgrade to be found in its latest smartwatch in stone via its new Chinese online store page, in an official leak that also confirms its zero-day color options. Interested fans can book their place in line to pre-order the new wearable, although it will not launch in full until tomorrow (August 10, 2022).

Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the Watch S1 Pro, a more advanced version of the Watch S1 that the company already sells. Due for release later this week, the Watch S1 Pro will be a premium smartwatch with a few upgrades over the Watch S1, including what appears to be a digital crown. The Watch S1 Pro should launch in at least three versions too.

The US$5 billion deal for Indonesian nickel may not reduce Tesla's dependence on China in terms of battery materials supply, as two Chinese companies could be behind it. Tesla has been hedging its nickel bets for a while, though, and the deal in Indonesia will add to its supply diversification efforts.

The Realme Watch 3 Pro was announced just days after the Watch 3 launched in India. According to the company, the Pro model will have a large AMOLED display. Teaser images on the Realme website indicate that the new wearable will have GPS and calling functionality. It is currently unclear when the watch will launch and at what price.

EXCITRUS' latest deals include one for its NitroCharge 120 Pro, a power bank rated for up to 120W of power output thanks to its support for USB-PD at up to 100W and MagSafe wireless charging. Therefore, the OEM claims the gadget can charge a MacBook Pro to 50% in 1 hour, and can also power an 12- or 13-series iPhone on its lid.

The F15S is a new cheaper smartwatch from China. The wearable has various health tracking features, including heart rate, blood pressure and skin temperature sensors. The device has a 1.75-in touchscreen and can be controlled using voice commands. You can connect the watch to iOS and Android devices, enabling a Bluetooth calling function.

With a 44% revenue decline projected for the gaming sector in the previous quarter, Nvidia is now willing to offer considerable discounts for the remaining RTX 3000 GPU inventory. This move is also meant to clear supply chains in preparation for the RTX 4000 launch later this year.