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While Sony is preparing to release its PlayStation VR2 with the highest pixel density display among commercial OLED panels, it will also be supplying screens for Apple's upcoming AR/VR headset. That will make it both a major competitor and a major supplier, so LG will try to bring some diversification to the Apple AR/VR headgear supply chain.

Activision Blizzard has confirmed that the fifth playable character class in Diablo 4 will be the Necromancer. It will be the first Diablo game to feature an open world and offer character customization options. The game will be available to play on PC and consoles (current-gen and previous) sometime in 2023.

Bethesda has finally lifted the covers off Starfield, its most ambitious RPGs made to date. Players can explore over 1,000 planets in the vast open world and custom build everything ranging from characters to spaceships. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play it at its unspecified 2023 launch date on Xbox Series S|X and PC.

A powerful performance, a great display with 240 Hz, and relatively slim - what more could a gamer's heart wish for? But to offer all that, Acer makes one large compromise with the Predator Triton 500 SE, sacrificing the ability to upgrade it. That should really be a no-go for a gaming laptop.

A Xiaomi MIUI 13.5 eligible device list has been put together, and it features over 120 phones and tablets from the Xiaomi, Mi, Redmi, and POCO brands. While popular ranges like the Redmi 10 series and Redmi Note 9 phones are lined up for a MIUI 13.5 update, it appears time is up for the Xiaomi Mi 9 family, the original Redmi Note 8 lineup, and even the best-selling Redmi 9A.

The Zipforce ONE kit can transform your standard bicycle into an e-bike. The kit comes with a motor that can assist you at speeds up to 25 kph (~16 mph) and a rechargeable battery with a range of up to 60 km (~37 miles). Also included in the package, currently available in some European countries, are a charger, pedal sensor and bike mount.

Dihara Wijetunga, a senior R&D engineer at AMD, recently announced Wolf PT, a mod that adds a full DX12 path-tracing renderer to Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Wijetunga shared screenshots that showcase dramatic improvements to lighting in the aging id Tech 3 game.

About 830,000 electric cars made by Tesla may be subject to a recall over potential issues with the self-driving hardware and software. These include Model 3 units made since 2015, Model S ones after 2013, the Model X built since 2015, and the Model Y built in 2020 and 2021.

Samsung's latest low- to mid-tier Android smartphones have all gone by the Galaxy Ax3 naming scheme thus far. However, there are new signs that the next device in this category might move on to Ax4 already. This potentially affordable, probably non-5G, handset might have an extra variant that might also launch soon.

It has been reported that the launch date for GeForce RTX 40 series cards has been pushed back. There were rumors that Nvidia would announce its eagerly awaited “Lovelace” series in July with the first boards, likely the GeForce RTX 4090, being available shortly afterwards. However, it seems there are still profits to be made with the RTX 30 “Ampere” series.

Realme has been spotted certifying a new wearable suspected of being the Watch 3 with various national regulators. Now, it has popped up again on the US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) database. This might prove another good indication of the new health- and fitness-tracking accessory's launching soon.

GEEKOM has launched what it appears confident will become a user's next "everyday mini PC". Its compact chassis has dual USB type-C ports, dual monitor support and is VESA-mountable. The MiniAir 11 also has an introductory ~US$39 discount off its normal starting price at the moment.

The Redmi K50 Ultra looks set to launch soon as Xiaomi's cheaper alternative to the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, and a new leak from China has now revealed details of the premium phone, with camera information looking particularly spicy.

OnePlus is now tipped to launch the 10T as its late-year 2022 flagship refresh. Despite this, it is also now predicted to debut without one of its maker's signature features: the Alert Slider. This hardware-based profile switcher might be shared with future devices from another brand instead, however.

Toyota has started to deliver its bZ4X EV to customers in the US, as the vehicle officially launches in the UK. The car will be delivered to European customers this summer, but higher than expected demand has pushed the Australian release date back to next year. The vehicle has a maximum range of 317 miles (~510 km) and a top speed of 100 mph (~161 kph).

Microlino has opened up a configurator tool for customers to adapt their microcar. So far, the EV has received over 30,000 reservations. The vehicle is around a third of the size of an average car, capable of carrying two passengers and up to 220 L of luggage. The Microlino has a top speed of 90 kph (~56 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 50 kph (0 to 31 mph) in 5 seconds.

With the official debut of iOS 16 at WWDC, Apple also revealed the devices eligible for the OS upgrade, with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus surprisingly missing out. That, of course, means Apple and Samsung now have parity of sorts in software update policies.

Supposed specs for the upcoming Sony Xperia 5 IV have been shared on the Chinese social media site Weibo. The Xperia 5 IV will likely sport a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, offer a good memory capacity bump over its predecessor, and apparently it will also support Qi wireless charging.

Samsung is now said to have a 2022 Galaxy XCover-series device in the works. The putative smartphone is referred to as a new Pro of its rugged line, probably as it is linked to arguably upgraded specs for its market. Its latest leaks might help confirm these suspicions, and adds some new details such as accent colors and more camera specs.

The Tecno Pova 3 is one of the world's few 7,000mAh battery smartphones. It also has a 90Hz display, triple rear cameras and a "Panther Game Engine" powered by one of MediaTek's higher-end 4G/LTE-only Helio G-series platforms. It is also now about to launch as an Amazon India Special.

Telegram's founding organization has long been suspected of switching to a paid model; now, its leader has released a post formally outlining this new "subscription plan". The app will still be available for free, although full use of its latest features will only be available to those who subscribe to this new Premium tier, which will launch soon.

The OnePlus 10T is expected to be OnePlus's final premium phone this year, and a new leak has now exposed details of the smartphone with a view on a Q3 launch while packing a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Sony touts its new XAV-AX6000 and XAV-AX4000 in-car AV receivers as the most seamless and intuitive installations of their series yet. The iDatalink Maestro-compatible stereo replacements can display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on their ~7-inch screens, with full smartphone-linked voice controls that are wireless this time to boot. They also support USB type-C, as well as 3-pre out for nearly any speaker configurations.

Qualcomm is hopeful that its upcoming PC processors designed by Nuvia will be enough to dethrone Apple M2 and help it claim the CPU performance crown. In an interview with CNET, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon elaborated on the company's plan to dominate the CPU, GPU, and AI performance tasks with Nuvia chips that are planned to launch late next year.

We're not sure how long the sale will last, but now is a good chance to save some pocket change if you're already in the market for one while these are still in stock.

The Galaxy A53 is actually a good mid-range phone, but Samsung has once again used one of its in-house SoCs, and this doesn't do the company any favors.

OnePlus launched its 2022 flagship smartphone as the 10 Pro in the US and Canada, albeit in the absence of its 12GB RAM top-end option. Now, the OEM has announced that it has heard North American fans' demand for this most premium SKU, and will start shipping it in a few days from today (June 10, 2022).

The development of Android 13 remains on schedule, with Google now having released Beta 3 to the Pixel 6 series and older Pixel smartphones. Beta 3 also marks the start of Platform Stability for Android 13, as well as introducing new features.

A new Indiegogo campaign for the AMU PLUS non-invasive blood glucose monitor has started. The company behind this particular push, Vanguide, claims the AMU+ only takes one minute and one touch to offer up four test results, including glucose levels. However, diabetic buyers should beware, especially if they are hoping for a finger-stick replacement.

The DreameBot D10 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop is now available to pre-order. The device comes with an auto-emptying dustbin, which the company suggests can provide 45 days of hand-free cleaning. The gadget has 4,000 Pa suction power and can be controlled using Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.

The STEPVR Gates01 VR deck has been revealed. The cube-shaped device includes an omnidirectional treadmill and a harness to keep you centred as you moved. The gadget comes with a 4K headset and will be launched later this year. A similar, more compact device for personal use will be released early in 2023.

The LG UltraGear 48GQ900 is now available to order, but it will cost just as much as an LG C2 Smart TV with an advanced OLED evo panel. The UltraGear 48GQ900 also offers a 4K resolution, a 138 Hz refresh rate and excellent colour accuracy.

Google had confirmed that it would add a Smart Unlock feature for users with a Wear OS 3 smartwatch, which works on other devices such as smartphones. Now, a new leak purports to outline how this will work, albeit on a Pixel Watch only. It also reveals that the wearable might have its own companion app, rather than the stock version, on its launch.

Honor has already launched premium mobile devices in 2022; nevertheless, it is slated to supplant them with a new device with the refreshed top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor instead. According to a Weibo leaker, it is tipped to be a real everything-burger of an Android smartphone.

The launch event for Nothing's inaugural Android device, the phone (1), now has a concrete date in 2022. Carl Pei's new OEM asserts that it will undo much of the monotony that it perceives as having taken over in the smartphone market as of late. However, should a new leak prove accurate, it will match flagships from another player in this space in one respect: its power brick.

Rumour has it that Apple's next 12-inch laptop will actually arrive under its MacBook Pro branding. Seemingly replacing the recently refreshed MacBook Pro 13, the MacBook Pro 12 is not expected to arrive until sometime next year.

Reportedly, Samsung has settled on a way to distinguish One UI 4 and its various iterations from One UI 5.0, while also making its existing smartphones feel faster. One UI 5.0 is expected to debut within the next few months at Samsung's annual developer conference, although a stable release will not be available until the autumn at the earliest.

WhatsApp is set to enable larger group chats in its latest beta channel update. This feature, which will soon be rolled out to all users, will allow for group chats with up to 512 users, up from the current limit of 256.

Reportedly, Apple plans to release at least another four MacBooks between late 2022 and early 2024. New MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 machines are slated to arrive first, with a 15-inch MacBook Air and a 12-inch MacBook due by early 2023 and 2024, respectively.

Philips has added another 23.8-inch professional monitor to its portfolio. The Philips 5000 24E1N5300HE has a 1080p resolution, a 75 Hz refresh rate and a built-in webcam that supports Windows Hello. The compact monitor will be available later this month alongside the Momentum 5000 27M1F5800.

Philips has announced the 27E1N5600HE with a 27-inch panel, a 2.5K resolution and a 75 Hz refresh rate. The Philips 5000 27E1N5600HE also has a Windows Hello-compatible webcam and a host of ports too, among other features.

DJI has begun teasing its next hardware event, which will occur on June 15. Dubbed as setting 'a new standard', it seems that DJI will reveal the RS3 and RS3 Pro gimbals, which have leaked previously. Separately, more photos of the RS3 and RS3 Pro have arrived, plus a likely confirmation that there will be no RSC3.

One-netbook has started offering the T1 on Indiegogo, where it starts at US$599. The One-netbook T1 features up to the Core i7-1260P, making it a powerful competitor to Microsoft's Surface Pro 8.

According to multiple reports, Apple is targeting a 2023 release for next-generation iPad Pro tablets. With an OLED refresh due in 2024, next year will be when Apple introduces the iPad Pro 14.1, another Mini LED-touting tablet that will join new iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 models.

New information has now surfaced strongly indicating that Xiaomi has shelved all plans for the release of a Poco F4 Pro. Supposedly, the Poco F4 Pro was to be a rebadged Redmi K50 Pro for the global market but will now never be released. The vanilla Poco F4, on the other hand, is nigh.

KEF has revealed the LSX II Wireless Hi-Fi System that will launch on June 23rd. The device builds on the award-winning LSX speaker, with connectivity options including Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast and an HDMI eARC port. Each speaker has a 100 W output, with a maximum combined volume of 102 dB.

The Canyon Spectral:ON e-mountain bike range has launched with a 900 Wh battery for up to 60 miles (~97 km) of assisted range. The series has three carbon frame bikes, with the lightest weighing 50.16 lbs (~22.75 kg). A Shimano EP8 motor delivers up to 85 Nm of torque for the 12-gear vehicle.

New products from the IKEA and Swedish House Mafia partnership, a range named OBEGRÄNSAD, have been revealed at Milan Design Week. The latest items include an armchair, a desk built for music producers and a record player. The player will have multiple speaker connection options, plus a replaceable cartridge and needle.

A product page on the global Xiaomi site for the Electric Scooter 3 Lite has appeared. In Germany and Italy, listings for various certifications have been spotted, suggesting that the vehicle will soon be available in these countries, and perhaps in Europe more widely. The lightweight scooter weighs 13 kg (~29 lbs) and has a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph).

A Tesla Model 3 driver suffered only minor injuries after their electric vehicle sped up across a JC Penny parking lot, got airborne into a forest and tumbled down 150 feet clashing with tree tops along the way. The authorities say the sudden acceleration incident was due to a medical emergency on part of the driver.