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Making solid-state EV batteries without the rare and expensive lithium could become reality as Japanese scientists discover a viable alternative using magnesium ions. Magnesium is cheap and abundant and the long struggle to improve its conductivity in solids has finally overcome the material's shortcomings.

Garmin will now allow customers with Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 255 models to join its Beta Program. The scheme enables smartwatch owners to try out new features while Garmin tests them. Rumors suggest that the SatIQ tool could be available for these models through the Beta, though Garmin has not officially announced the line-up of features.

The Tesla Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid electric vehicles are available to order in Europe again. Customers in countries such as the Netherlands, France and Italy can order the models with a €250 (~US$255) non-refundable deposit. The order book for the region closed in December 2021 due to production issues.

The Asus TUF F15 is a mid-range QHD gaming laptop with a well-rounded configuration: A Core i7-12650H, a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. The matte QHD display covers the DCI-P3 color space almost completely. The E-cores of the Alder Lake CPU can be turned off.

Ahead of Unpacked on August 10, a new leak has now revealed the supposed prices of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, and Galaxy Watch5 series in Europe. It appears most of the devices will be more expensive than their predecessors.

Thousands of Solana wallets have been drained thanks to a widespread attack on Slope mobile wallets. According to initial investigations, the attack is only limited to software wallets as hardware wallets haven’t been breached.

AMD Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” CPUs presumably comprise Ryzen 5 7600/7600X, Ryzen 7 7700X/7800X, and Ryzen 9 7900X/7950X. The chips are rumored to be launching on September 15. AMD has now officially given a definite time frame for the release of the next-gen Zen 4-based processors.

A quite capable configuration of the relatively new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 with one of AMD's latest Ryzen 6000 CPUs has received a notable discount that almost drops its price below the crucial US$1,000 threshold.

Although the official reveal and subsequent launch of the all-electric Audi A3 e-tron is probably still a few years away, talented graphic designers have already created a beautiful render image that shows the possible design of the electric compact car.

The Anker 521 PowerHouse 256 Wh power station is currently on offer at Amazon. You can find discounts in various countries, including the US, UK and Canada, with up to 20% off the original price. The device has six ports such as USB-A, USB-C and AC outputs, with a total output of 398 W.

Those looking for a tablet for surfing and reading should take a closer look at the MatePad Paper with an E Ink panel. We summarize our conclusions from the test.

All of the color choices for the Apple iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max have allegedly been revealed in a considerable information dump. Along with various details that have been previously reported elsewhere, the same source claims that the iPhone 14 devices will enjoy a slightly bumped-up charging speed.

OnePlus took the opportunity to introduce the impending upgrade to its OxygenOS smartphone UI, based on Android 13, during its major global product event of today (August 3, 2022). It is touted as "smooth, stable and seamless", even if it seems to have more features ported from its brand's parent corporation OPPO than ever before. Despite the 10T's launch today, it will not ship with this updated software out of the box.

Hands-on images of the DJI Avata's first-person view (FPV) goggles have leaked online, confirming the accessory's design. Supposedly, the upcoming drone has taken another critical step on its road to market too.

According to a renowned leaker, Foxconn is producing two high-end Google Pixel flagship smartphones in China, neither of which are the Pixel 7 or the Pixel 7 Pro. Instead, Digital Chat Station claims that the Pixel Fold is one of the two devices, as is the rumoured Pixel 7 Ultra.

The Edge 2.5D wireless monitor is currently crowdfunding. The touchscreen monitor is available with a 4K or 1080p display and up to 82 ft (~25 m) range from an accompanying mmWave transmitter. The gadget is compatible with various devices such as Mac, PC, Android and PlayStation. The monitor has built-in speakers and up to four hours of battery life.

Fitbit is preparing to release a raft of new smartwatches and fitness trackers over the next few months. Not only is the company on the verge of launching the Fitbit Sense 2, but it is also finalising the Versa 4 and the Inspire 3. Leaked press images suggest that Fitbit fans can expect major upgrades all round, including a colour display for the Inspire 3.

Some of OnePlus' latest higher-end Android smartphones charge at up to 80W - however, the spec is not of use everywhere, in the car included. However, the brand has seen this and has an answer in the form of its latest charging accessory. It is rated to charge the latest 10T flagship in just 29 minutes, although it is also compatible with other devices from different OEMs.

Twitter leaker Yogesh Brar has revealed some more specs of the upcoming Xiaomi 12T. It will use an under-display fingerprint sensor and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 67 W fast charging.

The Redmi Pad is coming. Xiaomi looks set to release its first Redmi-branded tablet, and the budget device has now been listed over at FCC, revealing some of its specifications, perhaps most notably Xiaomi's intention to sell it globally.

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 10T globally despite its China launch being cancelled. Key specs include a 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, 50 MP triple rear cameras, a 4,800 mAh battery and a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Prices start at US$649 in the United States, EUR 699 in Europe and INR 49,999 in India.

According to reports, Samsung may not release its next flagship foldable as the Galaxy Z Fold4 5G. Instead, the company is rumoured to have dropped its 'Z' branding globally, with the Galaxy Fold4 replacing the Galaxy Z Fold3. New performance, charging and display specifications for the Galaxy Fold4 have leaked too.

The SPLACH Twin dual motor scooter has reached the InDemand phase on Indiegogo. The e-scooter has an accessory that allows you to conceal an Apple AirTag on the vehicle, so you can easily track and locate it. The company describes the foldable scooter as budget, with a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph) and up to 35 miles (~56 km) range.

The mysterious new Tesla order to the world's largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer CATL turned out to be not of its novel Kirin batteries, but of LFP packs. Not your regular LFP battery, though, rather a greatly improved chemistry with higher density slated for the Model Y.

A new Counterpoint Research report indicates that the smartphone market in Europe saw its "worst" second quarter since 2020, with 11% fewer shipments year-on-year (YoY), as well as 13% fewer compared to the preceding quarter, or 1Q2021. Nevertheless, some leading brands actually saw growth, with a particularly impressive +21% jump on the part of Realme in 2Q2022.

Phison, AMD, and Micron have demonstrated an excess of 10 GB/s sequential read and write performance in a test 6C/12T Ryzen 7000 system. The new Phison E26 controller is capable of supporting PCIe Gen5 speeds, and this is the first time the platform is being paired with Micron's new 232-layer B58R TLC NAND, which will soon be the among the densest flash memories on the market.

Valve has started rolling out new features and changes for the Steam Deck with SteamOS 3.3. According to Valve, the latest update provides more stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as allowing you to scale the Steam Deck UI on external displays, among other changes.

Digital Chat Station has outlined specifications for the Oppo Watch 3, one of the first confirmed smartwatches with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 series chipset. Reputedly, Oppo has paired the powerful SoC with an LTPO AMOLED display, which will help deliver up to 5 days of battery life in general use. ECG capabilities could be on board for the Oppo Watch 3 too, among other features.

The next generation of iPhones is said to be divided into 'standard' and Pro categories once again, signifying that the most premium specs and features have been reserved for the latter. According to a new report from a South Korean industry blog, this even extends to the quality of displays supplied by Samsung to distribute among the upcoming mobile flagship variants. Apple's choices might see "14" and "14 Max" models losing out in certain specific and unexpected ways.

High-resolution marketing images of the Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 have leaked online. Revealed ahead of the pair's official announcement, the images highlight their intended uses as fitness trackers as well as general smartwatches.

It seems that Google is preparing to release Android 13 well ahead of its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro launch event. Supposedly arriving as soon as next month, Android 13 will reach AOSP first before making its way to Pixel smartphones.

Leica has confirmed plans to release its first Laser TV. Leica has teamed up with Hisense, which already offers numerous Laser TVs like the 120L9-Pro and PX1-Pro. Dubbed the Leica Cine 1, the Laser TV will debut next month at IFA 2022.

Logitech and Tencent are looking to take a slice of the gaming handheld market. Having announced a partnership, the pair hope to release a 'cloud gaming handheld' later this year with a focus on NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming services. A potential design for the upcoming handheld has surfaced too.

Press renders of the Edge (2022) have leaked ahead of the device's official release. Expected to arrive next month, the Edge (2022) will sport a familiar design with a 50 MP primary camera that supports OIS, among other features.

Porsche has announced that it plans to develop electric bicycle motors, batteries and connectivity software. The company claims that the engines will be powerful, with plans to use them in upcoming e-bike models. Porsche has recently taken over Fazua, an electric drive system specialist, and acquired a majority stake in Greyp, another e-bike brand.

Porsche Design has launched the Conference Speaker PDS30, a portable Bluetooth device. Conference mode allows a two-way conversation with 360° voice coverage and a listening range of up to 3 m (~10 ft). Plus, speaker mode lets you play content from a connected device. The gadget can last 12 hours on a single charge and recharges via USB-C.

The ONEBOT S2 folding electric bike is currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo. The bicycle has a magnesium-alloy frame and weighs 39 lbs (~18 kg). A 250 W motor allows you to accelerate from 0 to 16 mph (~25 kph) in 3.2 seconds, with up to 35 Nm of torque. Plus, a 216 Wh battery delivers up to 31 miles (~50 km) of range.

Current gen AMD and Nvidia GPUs have experienced another round of price cuts in Germany and Austria according to 3DCenter. The RTX 3090, for instance, is going for up to 26% below MSRP. AMD’s competing product, the RX 6900 XT, also enjoys a similar price cut and is retailing for around 24% less than the suggested retail price.

The Pivot Shuttle SL is a lightweight electric mountain bike, with the lightest model weighing just 36.3 lbs (~16.4 kg). The lightness is achieved with a proprietary carbon fiber frame and a superlight drive system. A FAZUA motor delivers up to 60 Nm of torque, and a 430 Wh battery allows you to ride with assistance for around four hours.

Apple has now added the first Touch Bar Mac — the 2016 Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch — to its vintage product list. The 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro is joined by seven other Mac computers and two 9.7-inch iPad Pros. Products in Apple's vintage list are typically ineligible for official servicing, but customers still get an additional couple of years subject to parts availability.

Oura and Natural Cycles, a fertility tracking app, have announced a partnership. A link between the Oura Smart Ring and the Natural Cycles app enables automatic temperature measurements, which are used to determine your fertility status. When you give permission, the integration is one way, with Oura sharing temperature, heart rate and sleep health data.

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 10T (OnePlus Ace Pro) launch event in China has been cancelled. While no explicit reason has been cited, it could likely be due to the ongoing situation in China/Taiwan.

The good-looking Asus TUF Dash F15 has now received its first noteworthy discount on Amazon, which makes the 15-inch gaming laptop a good deal for mobile gamers who are looking for a light but still capable mid-range machine with a decent CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.

The Intel Core i7-13700K is rumored to be a 16-core chip that is bringing a meaningful performance boost over 12th gen parts. Thanks to an anonymous tip made to VideoCardz, we now have a hint about the overclocking potential and the resulting performance uplift of the 13th gen Core i7.

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is the latest Zen 3+ “Rembrandt” mobile processor to make its way onto the PassMark test site, with a single sample displaying good enough results to keep up with the more-powerful Intel Core i7-1260P. Along with beefed-up TDP and clock rates, the Ryzen 5 6600U can also brag of having an RDNA2-powered iGPU.

The next generation of the popular Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger will exclusively rely on all-electric drivetrains, which may be a tough swallow for muscle car fans from around the world who love the unique rumbling sound of a V8 Hemi.

Recent rumors claimed the iPhone 14 would start at US$899, US$100 more than the iPhone 13 did. According to a new report, however, the iPhone 14 is set to maintain the price tag of its predecessor, with Apple supposedly keen to keep entry prices as low as possible.

The brave owner of the British luxury car managed to remove the heavily smoking EV from his garage in order to protect his house from the flames. Purportedly, this is the fourth Jaguar I-Pace that has caught fire under these kind of circumstances.

A German retailer has revealed that Samsung is preparing to release a whole range of cases and screen protectors for the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4. Both smartphones should debut on August 10 at a Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch5 Pro and the Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

LG has finally announced US pricing and availability for its 2022 CineBeam projectors. The series consists of 2 ultra-short-throw DLP units rated to cast a 4K UHD window of 120 inches in size from less than 20 centimeters (cm) from a wall. They also feature up-to-3,700 lumen brightness, HDMI with eARC and integrated 40W speakers.