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Only the mobile-grade CPU and dGPU have been revealed thus far, and the pictures provided with the teaser also point to a 27-inch screen. The port selection also features a USB-C connector that could be Thunderbolt4-compatible.

Samsung is on the verge of releasing another Galaxy S21 FE variant, also known by its SM-G900B2/DS model number. While the Galaxy S21 FE 5G launched with a Snapdragon 888, the Galaxy S21 FE 4G may arrive with the lowly Snapdragon 720G instead.

Nreal has announced that it will launch a Steam beta later this month for the Nreal Light and Nreal Air glasses. Not all Steam games will be supported, though DiRT Rally and the Halo series have been named as AAA titles available. The company has also revealed plans for AR Jam, a hackathon offering over US$100,000 in prizes.

Labeled 2.17 and called "Danger Zone," the latest update for War Thunder brings the legendary F-14A Tomcat jet, an Israeli helicopter tech tree, the first Chinese helo, napalm bombs, two new locations, as well as the rewind functionality for replays. The patch also comes with a long list of bug fixes and tweaks.

Samsung has presented the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022 Edition) in Europe, where it starts at €379. The mid-range tablet ships with One UI 4.1 based on Android 12, while pre-orders include a free Targus keyboard case. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022 Edition) should deliver noticeable performance improvements compared to the original model, too.

Mercedes-Benz has announced that the 2022 EQB SUV will start from US$54,500 in the US, with deliveries to dealerships expected this summer. The EV offers up to 257 miles (~414 km) of range and can charge from 10 to 80% via 100 W fast charging in 32 minutes. Two optional trim levels will be available alongside the base model.

Motorola has certified the Moto G32 with the FCC and NBTC as it continues to expand its Moto G series. The Moto G32 will be a 4G smartphone, and one that will likely ship with a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera.

An AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, which in all probability is the new Mendocino APU announced at Computex 2022, has surfaced on UserBenchmark. The Ryzen 3 7320U features an RDNA 2-based iGPU with two CUs. The preliminary UserBenchmark score seems to indicate improved multi-core performance with the 6 nm Zen 2 cores when compared with an average Ryzen 3 5300U.

VAIO has introduced the SX12 VJS125 series, an update on the 12.5-inch ultrabook that it last refreshed in late 2021. The new VAIO SX12 is available with a choice of Intel Alder Lake processors, including the Core i7-1280P and 32 GB of RAM. The VAIO SX12 will begin shipping in Japan from next month.

VAIO has refreshed the SX14, a 14-inch ultrabook that retains the company's outdated design. The VAIO SX14 VJS145 features a choice of Intel Alder Lake processors and 1080p or 4K display options, plus up to 2 TB of storage and 32 GB of RAM. An international launch is pending, currently.

A new entry in the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 series has surfaced online. Known as the Compute Module 3E or the RPI-CM3E-R1, the system-on-module (SoM) features the chipset from the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and is already shipping in some devices.

According to reports, Apple remains on track to release a 10th generation iPad this year with its A14 Bionic SoC. Not only will the entry-level iPad receive 5G connectivity, it will also gain a larger display, among other changes. The choice of the A14 Bionic means that the 10th generation iPad will be incompatible with Apple's new multitasking features in iPadOS 16.

CUPRA has revealed more details about the UrbanRebel, which will start to be delivered in 2025. The car will have a 440 km (~273 miles) range and acceleration from 0 to 100 kph (~62 mph) in 6.9 seconds. Two more electrified models are due from the brand in 2024, the Terramar and Tavascan. The trio are expected to retail starting from €20,000 (~US$20,961).

TAG Heuer has released a new Lens watch face feature that enables you to showcase your NFTs on a Connected Calibre E4 smartwatch. You can choose from various animated layouts and time displays. Plus, the company has partnered with Ledger to ensure the NFTs are accessed securely.

Intel recently launched the ARC A380, its first discrete desktop GPU, in China. The 75W entry-level card features 1024 shader cores, 6GB of VRAM, and is capable of delivering 1080p/60 FPS in AAA games, albeit with toned-down settings.

AOC has confirmed how much the AGON PRO AG344UXM will cost and when it will be available. The AGON PRO AG344UXM features a 34-inch IPS panel with Mini LED backlights, a 1440p native resolution and a 170 Hz refresh rate. The AGON PRO AG344UXM will be orderable from next month in multiple markets.

The plunge in transaction fee revenues is forcing the largest crypto exchange in the US Coinbase to do another round of layoffs, this time of 18% of its staff. 'A recession could lead to another crypto winter and could last for an extended period,' advises the CEO of Coinbase.

The Xming Mini Projector Q1 SE is currently selling at 33% off the standard retail price in Europe. The portable device can generate images up to 120-in across with a 1080p native resolution. A sound system with two 3 W speakers is built into the machine, plus the projector supports screen mirroring from various Android and iOS devices.

Polestar has announced that it will debut the model 5 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this month. The company has also released new images of the four-door EV. At the same event, Polestar will unveil the 2 BST edition 270, which has 469 bhp and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (~97 kph) in 4.2 seconds.

With the new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo, Asus once again offers a 14-inch multimedia laptop that provides an additional screen for increased productivity. However, the image quality of the additional display isn't very impressive. An Alder Lake Core i7-12700H from Intel provides ample CPU performance.

Vivo has unveiled the X80 Pro in Europe, albeit without the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 option that it offers in China. Only one memory configuration and colour option will be offered too, with the Vivo X80 Pro set to hit the shelves next month with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of non-expandable storage.

Apparent marketing images of the DJI Avata and new DJI FPV Goggles have leaked. Showing several design changes from the DJI FPV and DJI FPV Goggles V2, the pair are expected to debut next month, after the release of the DJI RS3 and RS3 Pro.

LG launched a new generation of its ultra-light Gram-series laptops in 2022. Now, their US-market variants are bundled with one of the OEM's portable monitors for a limited time. The +view accessory has dual USB type-C ports, an IPS panel with a WQXGA resolution and a normal price of US$350.

Capcom recently outed simultaneous ray tracing updates for Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 7, adding in ray-traced shadows and reflections on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

WhatsApp has introduced Android to iOS migration for devices running Android 5.0 and iOS 15.5 or newer. Currently in beta, the feature also needs the Move to iOS app, among other requirements.

YouTuber Modern Vintage Gamer showcased an unreleased prototype of id Software's Quake running on the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. The port was built 20 years ago by developer Randy Linden, who recently rediscovered its ROM cartridge at home and then shared the data publicly.

A leaker has alleged that the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have shown up to +35% GPU and up to +42% CPU performance improvements. In addition, the same source has made some considerable claims about the camera equipment, battery life, and AnTuTu benchmark score for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Motorola has confirmed how much the Moto G42 will cost when it launches soon in Europe. Equipped with an AMOLED display, the Moto G42 also features the Snapdragon 680, 4 GB of RAM and a 5,000 mAh battery. The Moto G42 has 50 MP primary and 16 MP front-facing cameras too, like many recent Moto G series smartphones.

Philips has finally started offering the Screeneo U4, an ultra-short-throw projector revealed in February. Shipping in August 2022, the Screeneo U4 is available at a 50% discount when ordered through Indiegogo. The Screeneo U4 can create between 15-inch and 80-inch projections at 1080p and 60 Hz.

Roland Quandt and WinFuture have revealed renders and details for the Galaxy A04 Core, an entry-level smartphone with a scaled-back design compared to other Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The successor to last year's Galaxy A03 Core, the Galaxy A03 Core will launch with an upgraded chipset, among a few changes.

Rivian has reportedly sent letters to some customers informing them of a delay in delivering their R1S electric SUV. The most significant reported wait is an additional nine months until December this year. Supply chain issues have been cited as the reason for the delay, with new customers told to expect delivery in late 2023.

Lenovo has officially launched its first ever manufacturing plant to be based in Europe. The inaugural facility will produce equipment for data-storage as well as full, enterprise-grade PCs. Therefore, its installation represents the potential for a welcome boost to the region's economy, as well as the OEM's business.

TP-Link has launched a new Kasa Smart Plug Mini that supports Apple HomeKit. The gadget is also compatible with Samsung, Amazon and Google smart home systems. You can use the device to control non-smart devices in your home and monitor your energy consumption in real-time.

Somehow, early Pixel 6a retail models have already been sold on Facebook Marketplace, over a month before the smartphone's official release. Subsequently, one of these early units has emerged in a hands-on video, in which the YouTuber compares it against the Pixel 6 Pro.

According to reports, Samsung will launch the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro with divergent designs. Reputedly, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will sport a bezel that combines the bezels of the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro is expected to offer a big boost in battery life compared to the Galaxy Watch4 Classic too.

Motorola has brought the Moto G62 to Europe, a 5G smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. The Moto G62 5G also has a 6.5-inch and 120 Hz display, plus a 50 MP primary camera and Android 12 out of the box. The Motorola Moto G62 5G is orderable now in two colours, both with 4 Gb of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage.

Realme has registered a new Android smartphone with the Chinese regulator TENAA, suggesting that it will launch soon. According to the latest rumors, it will do so as the GT2 Explorer Master Edition, a device with the new top-end Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. It may also do so with dual 50MP cameras and new, faster charging tech.

ProximiKey has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its first product, the ProximiKey Padlock. The device uses NFC technology to allow you to keylessly open the lock with your smartphone. An accompanying iOS app lets you control the gadget and share access with friends and family; an Android app will be released early next year.

Chevrolet has released a new teaser image of the Blazer EV, which is set to be officially unveiled on July 18th. The first version of the car, with a Super Sport trim, is expected to be available in Spring 2023. Further details about the vehicle, such as its range, acceleration and price, are yet to be revealed.

Cirrus7 allows users to customize the new Nimbus v5 for a wide range of budgets with a handful of motherboard options, 8 to 64 GB of RAM, up to 20 TB storage and processors ranging between a Celeron G6900 and a Core i9-12900T.

Huawei has started to distribute a new update for the Watch FIT 2, which carries the build number HarmonyOS 2.1.0.128. Available in multiple markets, including Europe, HarmonyOS 2.1.0.128 enables a few new features, such as the ability to respond to messages from third-party apps.

Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun is yet to confirm the existence of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra publicly, but a recent tweet has teased that Xiaomi its collaboration with Leica is ready to bear fruit. The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is also expected to feature a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, among other features.

Firefighters across the globe are facing a new problem with burning electric cars - they can't easily be put out - and require many times the amount of water and efforts to extinguish. A case in point is a wrecked Tesla sitting in a junkyard for weeks before it spontaneously combusted and the fire brigade couldn't kill the flames with their current toolkit.

Amazfit has made a new smartwatch announcement - however, it is not for anything from the rumored upcoming flagship 4 series, but for a new version of the GTR 3 Pro. Most of the new Limited Edition's specs (the OEM's latest SpO2 sensor included) are found in the original wearable, although it has a screen that is completely flat, while that of the 3 Pro is curved.

A Polish YouTuber folded and unfolded the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 for over five days. It lasted for 418,504 cycles. The smartphone was then dropped multiple times onto concrete before its outer glass cover finally cracked.

Craig Federighi has sought to explain why Apple cannot bring Stage Manager support to iPads released before 2021. Supposedly, iPad Air and iPad Pro models from two years ago are simply not powerful enough to run Apple's new multi-tasking software, which are only possible with the Apple M1 chipset.

The FDA has cleared Rune Labs to collect Parkinson's symptom information from patients via its StrivePD Apple watch app. The software can detect tremors and other symptoms of the disease and can be used to log the benefits felt by medication. Rune Labs will use the data collected by the app in clinical trials for new Parkinson's therapeutics.

Meizu has launched the PANDAER x AYANEO in collaboration with AYA NEO. Effectively a custom version of the AYA NEO AIR Pro, the PANDAER x AYANEO has an OLED display, a Ryzen 5 5560U APU with Zen 3 CPU cores and weighs just 410 g.

Samsung has launched the Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV 2022 series in India. The TV can upscale content to 4K and supports HDR10+. You can use multiple modes on the gadget, such as Film Mode and Auto Game Mode with ALLM. Ports on the bezel-less TV include USB and eARC HDMI, and you can control the device with Bixby, Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.

Twitter leaker Greymon55 has heard from reliable sources that AMD could unveil the first Radeon RX 7000 series graphics card sometime between late October and November 2022. It is roughly around when the Ryzen 7000 series of processors will be unveiled, along with Intel's 13th-generation Raptor Lake CPUs and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4000 GPUs.