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Samsung has offered up more hints about what wearables it plans to release in the next few months. Potentially as an Easter Egg for Samsung fans, the appearance of both the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Buds2 Pro in the Galaxy Wearable app predates their release by well over a month.

OKAI has unveiled the Ranger, a new fat-tire e-bike. The pedelec is billed as a cheaper, all-terrain bike, with 4-in thick tires for extra comfort when off-roading. The bike has a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph) and can travel up to 45 miles (~72 km) on a single charge. Plus, you can use the built-in touchscreen and accompanying app to configure the bike's settings.

According to reports, Honor is working on a new mid-range tablet. Rumoured to be running on the Snapdragon 680 4G, the Honor Tablet 8 could also feature a 2K display and reasonably fast charging. There is no word on a global release yet, though.

The Thömus Lightrider E Ultimate e-mountain bike is now available to pre-order. The pedelec weighs 14.6 kg (~32 lbs) thanks to a lightweight motor and carbon frame. The maxon BIKEDRIVE AIR drive train produces over 30 Nm torque with a top assistance speed of 25 kph (~20 mph). The bike is available with battery sizes up to 426 Wh.

A well-known Weibo leaker claims to have learned the approximate date on which Huawei will launch its new Mate 50 series of top-end phablets. They are tipped to become the world's first devices with additional XMAGE branding during this event, as part of a new initiative to set them apart in terms of camera prowess. The 50 and 50 Pro are also now said to be "stronger" than their P50 counterparts.

Garmin has announced Alpha version 9.10 for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S, two of its mid-range smartwatches. Available to download now, Alpha version 9.10 contains many bug fixes and a few new features too.

HMD Global has presented the Nokia T10, an affordable tablet running Android 12. Priced at US$159, the Nokia T10 is available with LTE connectivity and can serve as a Windows PC's secondary display. The Nokia T10 should receive 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of monthly security updates, too.

Samsung has announced changes for its Expert RAW app. While the camera app has gained new features, it will not support the Galaxy S20 Ultra's telephoto camera. Neither the Galaxy S20 Ultra, nor the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Galaxy Z Fold2 will support Expert RAW until September at the earliest, either.

AOC has revealed the Gaming U28G2XU2, a 28-inch monitor packed with gaming features. With a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms GtG response times, the Gaming U28G2XU2 should be suitable for gamers of all kinds. The AOC Gaming U28G2XU2 will be orderable later this month in multiple markets.

The first samples of the Apple M2 have made their way onto the PassMark website, where the new Apple silicon has been lumped into the desktop CPU class. The M2 raced to an incredible score in the single-thread performance chart, smashing its way through a whole block of Alder Lake chips. But it was left a little wanting in the multiple test suite.

Lenovo Mobile has teased the Motorola Razr 3, officially called the Motorola Razr 2022. While many details remain unknown, Motorola has also shared a marketing video teasing the upcoming foldable smartphone.

Information about AMD’s next-generation RDNA3 architecture keeps trickling down. This time around we have a report about AMD’s DCN display controllers for the upcoming RX 7000 series GPUs and the Phoenix Point APU thanks to Coelacanth’s Dream. The report also contains some interesting data regarding AMD’s Infinity Cache on RDNA3.

Recently, Eurogamer's Alex Battaglia found a way to install Windows 98 on the Xbox Series X via RetroArch. Battaglia's emulated 1990s gaming machine was able to run titles like Quake and Turok with varying levels of performance.

EZVIZ has released its Prime Day deals on its residential surveillance accessories for 2022. It includes some of the latest color night vision cameras from the brand, as well as pan-tilt indoor and FHD floodlight-equipped models. They are available at discounts of up to 42% at the moment.

Anker's Nebula brand has put its flagship Cosmos 4K laser projector with Android TV up for sale for Amazon's ongoing 2022 Prime Day event. For those looking for something more portable, the ultra-thin Wemax Go Advanced is also part of its OEM's campaign. There are also offers from LG and ViewSonic on various up-to-4K models.

Tesla's new Model 3 Performance version from 2022 managed to not only beat its predecessor in terms of electricity consumption efficiency, but also to top the rankings in the 1000km challenge. It is currently trailing only a PHEV used as a reference and most EVs in the top ranking are now Teslas.

LG may have cancelled the Rollable, but someone has got their hands on a prototype unit. With a motorised mechanism and a flexible AMOLED display, the LG Rollable could have been one of the most unusual and exciting smartphones, particularly with the advent of Android 12L.

Sony has finally officially approved an NVMe M.2 SSD for its PlayStation 5 console. The chosen unit, unsurprisingly, is the WD_BLACK SN850 from Western Digital, which offers up to 7,000 MB/s read speed. Mark Cerny, the lead architect for the PS5, previously posted about his own particular preference for the WD_BLACK SN850 back in 2021.

Many Amazon Echo devices are included in the Prime Day deals on offer until July 13. Several generations of Echo Show devices, including the latest Echo Show 15, are discounted by up to US$70.00. You can also get the Echo Dot (4th Gen) for just US$19.99, with a US$30.00 drop on the regular retail price.

Realme has now joined the exclusive club of OEMs offering a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered phone with the new Realme GT2 Master Explorer Edition. The phone succeeds last year's Snapdragon 870-powered GT Master Explorer Edition and brings a host of improvements, including Pixelworks' X7 graphic chip.

Want to experience OLED without shelling for an expensive OLED laptop? The 15.6-inch Innocn OLED FHD monitor is now more affordable than ever if you're thinking about giving it a try.

The Ultrahuman Ring is a new smart wearable which can help you to track your metabolism. The gadget includes motion, heart rate and body temperature sensors to monitor your health, sleep and exercise. The wearable is suitable for weight lifting and swimming and can last up to six days between charges.

The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio has set out to put the "feature" in feature phone, as it doubles as a charging case for its very own pair of TWS earbuds. It also packs 4G/LTE connectivity (with VoLTE), expandable memory and FM radio into its classic button-toting design.

Nokia's European feature-phone launch event of today (July 12, 2022) has re-imagined the 8210 for the 2020s. This updated model's design matches that of the 1999 original closely - then again, that phone never had 4G/LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 or a 0.3MP rear camera. It will be available from August 2022 in its first few markets.

Nokia has introduced a number of new feature phones today - however, the 2660 Flip is the only one with dual displays. The new flip-capable model can also use dual-SIM 4G/LTE, has a flash to go with its main camera, and has expandable storage. The new little clamshell also has a removable battery and a 3.5mm jack.

Aqara has released the Curtain Driver E1 in the US, which can transform ordinary curtains into smart curtains. You can use the adapter to control your curtains via smartphone, with voice commands or on schedule. Aqara has also launched a wide range of Amazon Prime Day deals, offering up to 30% off products, including the Aqara Camera Hub G3, the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 and the Aqara Door & Window Sensor. (Sponsored article)

The affordable HP ZBook Power 15 G8 is a high-performance workstation with at most an Intel Core i7, an Nvidia T600, and a 400-nits FHD display. It is particularly interesting for students, engineers, architects, and product developers.

The 55-inch model of the excellent Sony Bravia A80J is currently on sale with a considerable 23% discount, which arguably makes this OLED TV a more sensible purchase than its considerably more expensive successor.

According to a recently released teaser picture and an unofficial render image, the performance-oriented model variant of the brand-new electric sedan from South Korea could sport an enormous rear spoiler as well as a special paint color, which would clearly set it apart from the Hyundai Ioniq 6 base model.

Sony has launched three new models from its X-Series in the US: the SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200. The portable Bluetooth speakers, with features like Ambient Noise Sensing, are designed for outdoor use. The gadgets have long-lasting batteries, with the XG300 capable of 25 hours of playback time.

IKEA has launched several new accessories for its SYMFONISK speaker range, which it developed with Sonos. New artwork from famous artists, including Klimt and Van Gogh, is available for the SYMFONISK picture frame with Wi-Fi speaker. Plus, a new bamboo lampshade is available for the SYMFONISK speaker lamp with Wi-Fi.

The 13th-generation Raptor Lake-based Intel Core i9-13900K has made its Geekbench debut. It scores 2,133 on the single-core test and 23,701 on the multi-core test. The 24-core/32-thread processor can boost as high as 5.7 GHz thanks to Intel's Thermal Velocity Boost.

EUAST is currently crowdfunding for its 3-in-1 Wireless Magnetic PD Fast Charging Cable on Kickstarter. The company claims this product is a world first, with three charging outputs to power your devices simultaneously. The gadget includes 3 W and 15 W wireless charging pads, plus a 66 W cable with adaptable magnetic head attachments.

SANDMARC has launched the Flex Dock, a charging station for Apple devices. You can mount Apple MagSafe chargers to the gadget for iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watches, including the Apple Watch 7 magnetic fast charger. Both the phone and accessory stands can be folded down flat or adjusted to the angle of your choice.

ZTE has started selling the Axon 40 Pro outside China. Equipped with plenty of high-end hardware, the Axon 40 Pro is a cheaper alternative to the Axon 40 Ultra. The Axon 40 Pro is orderable in the Eurozone, UK and the US, where it is available in two memory configurations and colours.

RedMagic has introduced an eponymous gaming monitor, only released in China for now. While the RedMagic Gaming Monitor resembles many other gaming monitors, it has a few tricks up its sleeve, including Mini LED backlights. The RedMagic Gaming Monitor operates at 4K and 160 Hz too, making it suitable for fast-paced gaming.

Garmin has released a new early access software update to several of its latest smartwatches. Currently, the Epix 2, Fenix 7 and Quatix 7 series are eligible for Alpha version 9.15, which adds support for new features and fixes several outstanding issues. Alpha version 9.15 is available to download now through Garmin's website.

Amazfit has presented the GTS 4 Mini with up to 15 days of battery life and a 1.65-inch AMOLED display. Already available in the US for US$119.99, the Amazfit GTS 4 Mini is also coming to India, where it will be orderable from third-party retailers like Amazon.

RedMagic has officially refreshed its 2022 flagship smartphones today (July 11, 2022). The newer 7S-series models combine all the top-end, high-octane features of their predecessors with the updated Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. They also now include a new, second-gen Transformers-branded special edition.

The FCC has certified the Galaxy Z Fold4, a crucial step in the road to the device's release. Expected to debut on August 26, the FCC appears to confirm that the Galaxy Z Fold4 will support a Samsung S Pen, along with the latest mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity standards.

Banana Pi has introduced the BPI-Leaf-S3, a 65.25 x 26 mm device powered by the Espressif Systems ESP32-S3. Available for US$7.50, the Banana Pi BPI-Leaf-S3 also has 8 MB of flash storage, 2 MB of SPRAM, Wi-Fi 4 connectivity and dual 22-pin headers, among other features.

Google has reduced the price of the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel Buds A-Series, shortly before it starts selling the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro. Funnily enough, Google's reductions bring the Pixel 6 to within US$50 of the Pixel 6a, despite having a superior display and a higher megapixel primary camera.

The V50 ThinQ has finally received Android 12, over three years after LG released the device. Available in South Korea and the US, the OS upgrade is the final major update for the V50 ThinQ, which has a Snapdragon 855 SoC, a 1440p display and a Dual Screen accessory.

Reportedly, Motorola has settled on pricing for the Edge 30 Ultra, the global version of the Moto X30 Pro. While a worldwide release date is not yet known, leaked pricing suggests that Motorola will price the Edge 30 Ultra aggressively. The Edge 30 Ultra is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, as well as a 200 MP primary camera.

Despite being briefly overtaken by the Chinese from BYD in the number of "new energy vehicles" shipped last quarter, when it comes to purely electric cars Tesla still got the lion's share of sales. Not only that, but it has the bestselling luxury vehicles so far in 2022.

According to reports, the rumoured Apple Watch Extreme could arrive as the Apple Watch Pro instead. As the latter's name suggests, it will contain a few features that regular Apple Watch Series models lack. Unsurprisingly, the Apple Watch Pro will also command a 'Pro' launch price.

Ducati has added two new e-bikes to its range, the SCR-X and SCR-E GT. The folding pedelecs are equipped with a 48 V motor, with a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph). Both bikes have up to 80 km (~50 miles range). The SCR-X is designed for urban riders, while the SCR-E GT has a built-in shock absorber for off-roading.

Honbike has teased the Uni4 e-bike, which will be unveiled in full on July 13. The urban pedelec is a cheaper model, starting from £1,599 (~US$1,909). The Uni4 has a 432 Wh battery that allows you to travel with assistance for up to 62 miles (~100 km) on a single charge. The top speed of the bike is unknown, though Honbike will likely cap it at ~16 mph (25 kph) to comply with EU rules.

It seems that NVIDIA has several RTX 40 series graphics cards in development, including multiple SKUs destined for laptops. With new desktop graphics card due this autumn, NVIDIA is expected to wait until the end of the year or early 2023 before announcing Lovelace-based mobile laptop graphics cards.

The AOKZOE A1 is an 8-inch gaming handheld powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and Radeon 680M. Shipping with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-6400 RAM, the AOKZOE A1 will be available to order on Kickstarter from tomorrow, starting at US$899. Prices will reach US$1,299 for the top-tier variant, though.