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The second-gen Mix Fold flagship from Xiaomi has been tipped to outdo its predecessor in terms of design and pocketability. Now, according to a famous leaker, it will beat rivals such as the Galaxy Z Fold4 or OPPO Find N in this respect as well. The Mix Fold 2 is also now expected to offer improvements in other areas of its design.

Life-like fan-made renderings of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have emerged on social media with both devices stylishly clad in purple. Most of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max details and specs were recently leaked, although there is still some uncertainty over display sizes.

Earlier reports claiming that the Galaxy Z Fold4 would sport a 108 MP camera from the Galaxy S22 Ultra have now been called into doubt. According to word on the grapevine, the foldable will be equipped with a 50 MP main camera instead, but will also offer 3x zoom better than that of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

A new Tesla Model 3 display malfunction has caused a scary incident according to reports filed with China's Consumers Association, forcing a mother and her daughter to scurry out of the car in a hurry. The infotainment display was acting out throughout the day, culminating with the playback of the 'I died a horrible death' phrase at night.

Since some manufacturers were threatening to outcompete Samsung in the budget smartphone segment, a Galaxy phone with real upgrades was needed. The Samsung Galaxy A13 fulfills this requirements, for the most part...

The Nord is the first generation of a new mid-range smartphone series from the Android OEM OnePlus. It has been out for nearly 2 years now, and has only just been officially updated to Android 12. Despite the stable nature of this new OTA install, it still carries the risk of some known bugs.

AYA NEO has introduced the AYA NEO 2 and AYA NEO Slide, two handheld games consoles powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. With the Radeon 680M onboard, both machines are said to deliver NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti-performance levels and could be twice as fast as Valve's Steam Deck.

According to reports, Google has utilised a Samsung Exynos chipset for this autumn's Pixel Watch. However, rather than the Exynos W920 or newer, Google is alleged to have opted for the chipset found in the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2 and the Galaxy Watch3.

Google had included Nokia on its list of OEMs enrolled in its Android 13 Developer Preview Program, which means it has devices eligible for the OS' Beta 1 and later versions from now. However, the HMD Global brand has now revealed that this applies to only 1 phone thus far: the 2021 X20.

One of Sony's best bang-for-the-buck 4K HDR TV from 2021 is now on sale at Amazon, which means that bargain hunters should snatch the 120 Hz-capable television set before the newer but not always better 2022 model takes its place.

The world's first iPhone with a USB type-C port made by Apple is now said to exist, and is currently being assessed by the Cupertino giant. The Cupertino giant is now also reportedly considering the production of a new adapter that would make current Lightning connector-equipped accessories compatible with the putative new kind of iPhone.

A growing and increasingly well-replicated body of Xiaomi 12 Ultra leaks hint that this upcoming flagship smartphone will come with a camera hump designed to house up to 5 different lenses in a circular arrangement. However, the latest live-image tip shows a device with a similar rear panel, but with fewer contents this time around.

A Chinese reviewer recently got their hands on the Lenovo Y9000P, a laptop equipped with Intel's Core i7-12800HX chip. Interestingly, the reviewer's testing indicates that gaming gains over the 14-core 12700H are limited, with some titles actually showing performance regression compared to the lower-power chip.

At 14.6 inches, the Galaxy S8 Tab Ultra is certainly the largest consumer tablet at the moment, but is it also the best of its kind? Or is it worth switching to a smaller product?

Sony’s Xperia 1 IV smartphone has a price tag of US$1,599.99, which is a loyalty-testing +68.5% increase over the original US launch price of the Mark 1 model. In stark contrast, both Samsung and Apple have been more cautious with price hiking for their flagship devices, with the standard Galaxy S models actually becoming cheaper over the same time period.

While the Poco F4 may have been in the news more often, Poco also has the Poco F4 Pro in the works and a new leak looks to have revealed the first real-world images of the premium phone. It does, of course, look identical to another Xiaomi device.

The next-generation Motorola Razr is set to have a taller display than the Razr 5G. According to reports, the Razr 3 will mirror the Galaxy Z Flip3's display size, which spans 6.7-inches. However, Motorola is expected to equip the Razr 3 with a larger cover display than the Galaxy Z Flip4 and even the Razr 5G.

According to reports, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will debut with a more premium design than the Galaxy Watch4 or Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Purportedly, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will not feature slim display bezels though, for one reason or another.

Some of Intel’s Alder Lake-HX mobile processors have appeared on UserBenchmark, delivering powerful performances that rival the previous generation’s fastest desktop parts. The Intel Core i7-12650HX is the pick of the bunch at the moment, achieving an average bench of 104%, which was higher than the benches of its i9 relatives.

Are we finally getting the ultimate panel for both gaming and professional editing? The upcoming 240 Hz OLED display seemingly checks off every box on the list to finally supersede IPS, but we still have our concerns about flickering when on lower brightness levels.

After OLED TVs have long been at a disadvantage due to their lower HDR peak brightness in comparison to conventional LED TVs, the brand-new LG G2 now shows significant improvements in this discipline and even manages to surpass the 1,000 nits mark.

According to the NPD Group, a retail research group based in the United States, the Nintendo Switch has now outsold the PlayStation 4 in terms of lifetime sales in the U.S. This pushes Nintendo's hybrid console into fourth place as the highest-selling console in the United States.

The fluid Mosquito portable e-scooter is now available to pre-order in the US. The gadget weighs 29 lbs (15 kg) and can neatly fold away to a compact size, making it easier to carry. The scooter has a 20 miles (~32 km) range, and a regenerative braking system helps boost your battery mid-ride.

A reputable industry insider has leaked two-year-old screenshots of a yet-to-be-released Silent Hill game. Konami indirectly confirmed the legitimacy of the said screenshots by issuing a copyright strike. The game will also send players SMS messages as a part of the charade.

The UK's Royal Mail has unveiled plans to introduce 50 new postal routes flown by up to 200 drones. Currently restricted to remote communities, Royal Mail hopes to expand its drone fleet to 500 units once it receives Civil Aviation Authority approval.

ASUS has begun selling the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) in Europe. The 16-inch gaming laptop is available with several processor and GPU options, all with a 14-inch secondary display. Predictably, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) does not come cheap.

Panasonic has introduced the LZ800, LZ980, LZ1000 and the LZ1500, OLED Smart TV series that build on the LZ2000 series. Panasonic's OLED Smart TVs range from 42-inch to 77-inch screen sizes, which all output at 4K and 120 Hz. The new TV series support HDMI 2.1 and HDMI VRR too, among other features.

The Vwar Stratos 2 is a new smartwatch with GPS tracking and health-related features, such as blood oxygen level monitoring. The gadget has a 1.3-in AMOLED HD display and is 5 ATM water-resistant. With typical usage, the wearable can last for up to 15 days between charges, with battery-saving mode extending this to 25 days.

FriendlyELEC has introduced the NanoPi R5S, a single-board computer that it bases on the Rockchip RK3566. The NanoPi R5S also has three Ethernet connections, HDMI 2.0 and space for an NVMe SSD thanks to an M.2 2280 slot.

The NORM 1 smartwatch is now available to pre-order via a Kickstarter campaign. The watch has a minimalist design thanks to its hidden OLED display. The device is set to rival the Withings Steel HR wearable, with many similar health features such as heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking.

The AURA Strap 2 enables body composition analysis on the Apple Watch Series 3 through Series 7. Available in two sizes, the AURA Strap 2 has a six-month battery life, is waterproof and should be more comfortable to wear than its predecessor.

The Lepow C2S offers better colors and a more reliable kickstand than other budget portable monitors we've seen. However, cut corners had to be made elsewhere to keep the price as low as it is.

Realme is now linked to the launch of a third generation of its Watch, a line of square-faced wearables with an increasingly large range of sports- and health-tracking modes. Its product name has reportedly been certified with regulators in countries where its predecessors tend to be sold.

Purportedly, Xiaomi hopes to sell the Redmi Note 11T Pro globally as POCO-branded smartphones. Currently, Xiaomi has registered the 22041216UG and 22041216G, which both have 8 GB of RAM and 5G connectivity, among other features.

The IMX800 is touted to become one of Sony's most cutting-edge image sensors for mobile devices on its launch. Therefore, it might be reasonable to expect it to appear in an upcoming phone such as the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. However, according to a famous leaker, the Honor 70 flagship will beat it to a launch as the world's first phone with this new kind of main camera.

The Pixel 6a may not contain all the glamorous features of the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, but Google claims it has a hidden benefit up its sleeve. According to Rick Osterloh, Google has equipped the Pixel 6a with a new under-display fingerprint scanner, presumably off the back of criticism about the accuracy of the one in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

Realme has set a date on which its 9 and 9 5G Android smartphones for the European market will make their debut. They will be joined by the Pad Mini, a more affordable version of the OEM's first-gen tablet. The OEM has also now confirmed that the European and Indian versions of the 9 5G are in fact 2 different devices.

Google has officially debuted the Pixel 6a, albeit with pricing in US dollars (US$) only, leaving consumers in additional countries where the new mid-range smartphone might also become available wondering how much they have to pay for one. The Mountain View giant has now released that information in currencies such as euros, yen and Australian dollars.

The official Dead Space Twitter handle has confirmed that the game will be launched on January 27, 2023. Development seems to be going on in full swing, with the developers showcasing the progress in a livestream.

Yeedi has unveiled two new robot vacuums, the vac 2 and the vac 2 pro. The devices can vacuum with 3,000 Pa suction power, and they can mop. The robots have 3D obstacle avoidance technology, and the pro model can detect carpets. Both gadgets are compatible with a self-emptying station for up to 30 days of hand-free cleaning.

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date for the Ace Racing Edition, a smartphone that takes design inspiration from the OnePlus 10 Pro. The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is expected to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC and a 4,890 mAh battery, plus a large IPS display.

More specifications for the Oppo Reno8 Pro have leaked, drawing similarities with recent OnePlus smartphones. Reportedly, the Oppo Reno8 Pro will launch with a 6.7-inch OLED display, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MAX chipset.

Sony has launched the Bravia W830K smart TV in India. The gadget is HD ready with a 32-in LCD display and a 50 Hz refresh rate. Several technologies are used in the device, including X-Reality PRO upscaling and MotionFlow XR200. The TV has open baffle speakers and supports Dolby Audio. Plus, the W830K has built-in Google TV.

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date for the Nord 2T, which will launch alongside the Nord CE 2 Lite and the Nord Buds in some markets. The Nord 2T will feature 80 W fast charging, a Dimensity 1300 chipset and many of the components from the Nord 2.

Samsung has unveiled its 2022 lineup of The Wall display modular panels that can be used as a smart TV. The bezel-less gadgets have Samsung’s slimmest pixel pitch at P0.63 and up to 8K resolution. A new device, The Wall All-in-One, is a cheaper model with a 16:9 form factor and a ‘Pre-Assembled Frame Kit’.

The OpenBenchmarking database entries show an 8-core Ryzen 7000X model that can boost to 5.21 GHz, while MLID reports 28-37% Zen 4 single-core performance increase with even higher multi-thread gains over existing Zen 3 models.

Samsung is gearing up to refresh the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite from 2020 with a new model. Badged as the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022), major details of the tablet have now surfaced, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset being the biggest change.

OPPO is now readying another tablet for launch in China. Uninspiringly branded as the OPPO Pad Air, this new tablet will sit beneath the standard OPPO Pad in the company's lineup and will arrive with a smaller display, less powerful chipset, and lower price tag.

The Sonos Ray home cinema soundbar is now available to pre-order. The gadget has many features, such as Speech Enhancement for clear dialogue. You can connect the device to your TV via an optical audio cable, and the soundbar is compatible with Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Surround formats.

Movano has shared some promising news in regard to development in both non-invasive glucose monitoring and cuffless blood pressure measurement. The company has finished functional testing of its tiny custom SoC (System-on-Chip) and is now preparing to study the processor’s performance as part of a presumably wearable glucose monitor system.