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The incredibly heavy behemoth based on a Tesla Model 3 provides very generous 31.5 inches of ground clearance and should therefore easily exceed the rather limited off-road capabilities of the stock model of the popular all-electric sedan.

Nvidia RTX 4090 is allegedly coming with the same memory configuration as the RTX 3090 Ti. According to prominent leaker kopite7kimi, the RTX 4090 will be based on the AD102 GPU, featuring GDDR6X memory. The leaker has also fleshed out his previous leak about the RTX 4070's memory spec.

Dell's latest ultrathin gaming machine is unapologetically power-hungry and we love it. At well over 300 W when fully stressed, the Alienware x17 R2 isn't afraid to draw as much power as it can to squeeze out more performance than on most other laptops.

The Magic4 Pro is Honor's latest flagship smartphone, which it equips with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The Magic4 Pro also has an LTPO OLED display, plenty of camera horsepower and a 4,600 mAh battery that it can recharge in 30 minutes. The Magic4 Pro retails for £949.99 in the UK, although Honor is offering a substantial pre-order bundle worth over £300.

Honor has released the Watch GS 3 in UK, starting at £189.99. The smartwatch will be orderable from tomorrow in three colours; Honor will offer the Watch GS 3 elsewhere 'in the near future'.

While the exciting discovery is certainly good news for gamers who have put an eye on Samsung's brand-new S95B QD-OLED, most regular TV users won't really benefit from the 20% higher refresh rate.

The Honor 70 series of premium mid-range Android smartphones are already regarded as a potentially welcome upgrade over their 60 counterparts, as its flagship is thought to boast the Dimensity 9000 processor. Now, a group of new devices registered to 3C has led to speculation that it will have top-end 100 watt (W) charging too.

Unihertz has just announced the latest in its line of Android phones with many more physical buttons than usual. The OEM asserts that this one, the Titan Slim, is its thinnest such device yet. It has launched via Kickstarter, where it has already smashed its funding goal.

The latest ZBook Fury 16 G9 workstations from HP come packed with powerful components such as the 55 W Intel Alder Lake-HX processors with up to 16 cores and 24 threads, professional RTX A5500 / Radeon Pro W6600M dGPUs, up to 128 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM, 22 TB of storage and 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Sony has introduced the WH-1000XM5, a long-awaited upgrade over the WH-1000XM4. With a new look and improved hardware, the WH-1000XM5 should be a decent upgrade over the WH-1000XM4, were it not for its US$50 higher price tag and its impractical design.

Prices for the first generation of QD-OLEDs are already comparable to what LG offers, but these could further be reduced by introducing thinner panels with single glass substrate, at the same time improving yields and cutting production costs.

The Sonos Roam portable speaker has been released in three new colorways: Sunset (orange), Wave (blue) and Olive (green). The speaker has many features, including Trueplay tuning technology, to adapt the sound based on your surroundings and the content. The device is voice-enabled, making it compatible with the new Sonos Voice Control tool, out on June 1st.

Motorola has revealed the Moto G82 5G, a more expensive alternative to the Moto G22 and Moto G52. With a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a 5,000 mAh battery, the Moto G82 5G packs a punch, despite its reasonable price tag. Motorola sells the Moto G82 5G in two colourways too.

According to reports, Xiaomi is considering introducing two innovations with the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra. Supposedly, the company has already added references for a 3D ToF camera and a Surge C2 ISP, both aimed at improving image quality on its next flagship smartphone.

Honor has introduced the Play 30, a smartphone with a modern Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and a large battery. The Honor Play 30 also offers 5G connectivity, up to 8 GB of RAM and a modest camera setup.

Realme has finally brought its Pad mini to Europe, where it starts at €179.99. Available with and without LTE connectivity, the 8.7-inch tablet also comes with 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB or 64 GB of expandable storage.

Bethesda has pushed back the release of its space-themed RPG Starfield to H1, 2022. It was initially slated for a November 2021 release. Arkane Studios' Redfall has also been delayed and will be launched around the same time as Starfield.

Radxa has revealed the Rock Pi 4 Model C+, a single-board computer that resembles the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. However, the former comes with a Rockchip RK3399-T SoC and an M.2 2230 connector, among other features. The Rock Pi 4 Model C+ is already orderable with and without an active cooler, starting at US$59.99.

Sony has introduced the Wena 3 Ultraman Edition, a special edition version of the Wena 3 smartwatch. The Wena 3 Ultraman Edition also features a stylish wristwatch based on the Ultraman series and retails for JPY 68,200 (~US$524).

Currently, the Galaxy Watch4 series fly the flag for Wear OS 3, which will also be coming to the Pixel Watch later this year. While Google's first smartwatch is not due until the autumn, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic will be receiving a long-awaited Wear OS feature this summer instead.

Garmin has released substantial software updates to the Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series. Distributed as software version 8.18, the updates are available to all Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series owners, not just those who participate in Garmin's public beta program.

Kumi has released the 2022 Kumi KU5 Pro globally. The smartwatch has many health tools, such as heart rate and blood oxygen level monitoring. The gadget can also measure your blood pressure using soft silicone airbag technology built into the watch strap. A 200 mAH battery gives the device a seven day lifetime.

Volkswagen has revealed plans to revive the Scout brand with two new EVs. The manufacturer will produce pickup and rugged SUV models in 2026, with prototypes due next year. Rumors suggest that the SUV could rival the Rivian R1S, with prices starting at around US$40,000.

The Nothing Phone (1) has not launched yet, but you can now try out its launcher software on most Android smartphones. Initially released to the Pixel 6 and the Galaxy S22 series, Nothing Launcher is now available on any smartphone running Android 11 or newer.

According to reports, HMD Global is developing a new version of the Nokia N73. Allegedly, the Nokia N73 would be a return to flagship smartphones for HMD Global, with a Samsung ISOCELL HP1 sensor allowing it to shoot in up to 200 MP. The leak contradicts HMD Global's stated aim for the future of the Nokia brand, though.

Renault has revealed that over 99% of batteries in the Zoe E-tech vehicles sold since 2013 are still fully functional. The company claims its success is due to the lithium-ion batteries and intelligent battery management technology used in the EVs. Plus, a priority list was opened in the UK for the Megane E-Tech 100%, an EV with a 450 km (280 miles) range.

The Sony Xperia 1 IV product page for the US market has provided full details about the new flagship smartphone, including its hefty US$1,599.99 price tag, its somewhat astonishing release date, the two available color options, and the attractive bundle deal that Sony usually offers with its latest Xperia 1 devices.

Some Anker Eufy robot vacuum models are currently on sale at Amazon in the US, UK and Australia. Similar deals are also offered at the Eufy store. The Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S Slim, 30C and 15C Max models are included in the sale. The latter has 2,000 Pa suction and is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has been pitted against the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in a surface-scratching comparison by popular YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss. Although much of the video content was subjective, it was clear to see how the S22 Ultra certainly had the edge over the Xperia 1 IV in interior low-light photography.

For its Galaxy S series, Samsung brings together its flagship smartphones for a puntual relaunch at the beginning of each year. This year, buyers can choose from three Galaxy S models, including the Galaxy S22+, whose 6.6-inch display reportedly has a brightness of up to 1750 nits.

Both the Core-i9-12900HK CPU and the GeForce RTX-3080 Ti laptop GPU run all the latest computer games smoothly on a responsive 17.3-inch screen (QHD). The notebook also offers a Thunderbolt 4 slot as well as space for two PCIe-4 SSDs.

Not only does Dell offer the G15 in the previously reviewed 5515 Ryzen Edition, but also as the 5510 with an Intel CPU. We recently compared the performance of the Intel version with that of the AMD version. The results were as expected, and they are conclusive.

Google has announced a second-gen Wallet in the course of its I/O 2022 keynote. This app is slated to support more than just payments this time around. It will also support the Mountain View giant's growing capacity to turn mobile devices into digital ID containers. The Wallet Android app is coming to users in 40 countries soon.

Panasonic said it is experiencing unprecedented demand for its electric vehicle batteries, especially for the ones it supplies to Tesla. Mass production of the ground-breaking 4680 cylindrical battery, for instance, will have to be pulled forward as Tesla has reportedly been leaning on Panasonic to work faster.

Google has announced the Pixel Buds Pro, a premium answer to the Pixel Buds A-Series. Launching this summer for US$199, the Pixel Buds Pro will be available in four colours, all with ANC and Bluetooth multipoint. The Pixel Buds Pro should deliver decent battery life with ANC enabled too.

Google has taken the unusual step of previewing a product over a year before its release. Not only has the company teased the Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, it has also highlighted the design and features of next year's Pixel Tablet.

Google has lifted the lid on the Pixel Watch, its long-awaited smartwatch. While the company has highlighted the smartwatch's design and a few features, it will not be ready for a few more months yet.

Google has teased the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at the start of Google I/O 2022. So far, the company has confirmed a practical few design changes from the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, as well as hinting at a next-generation Google Tensor chipset.

Google has unveiled the Pixel 6a, a handset that follows the design language of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Accordingly, the Pixel 6a features a Google Tensor chipset, but in a more compact chassis and for considerably less money than either the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro cost.

Official specifications and renders for the OnePlus Nord 2T have leaked online. The leak reveals all aspects about OnePlus' next mid-range smartphone, including cameras, memory configurations and its display.

Vivo has just confirmed rumors that it will launch new members of its mid-range S series. These smartphones are now slated to launch with the brand's OriginOS Android skin and much more. They include Sony main cameras with "exclusive" adjustments, high-end processors and the same 80W charging technology as the brand's 2022 flagships.

A leaker has shared numerous specifications for the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi's long-awaited successor to the Mi 11 Ultra. Reportedly, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will have a 2K and 120 Hz display, plus up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is believed to offer high megapixel cameras all round, too.

The OnePlus Watch is available for free with the purchase of a new 10 Pro Android flagship smartphone. However, this offer is a flash sale in effect for one day (May 11, 2022) only, and seems to be valid in the US and Canada only. Then again, it might prove a good enough deal for those who can get it.

High-resolution CAD-based renders of the Galaxy Z Flip4 have leaked, courtesy of @OnLeaks and 91mobiles. Not only will the Galaxy Z Flip4 arrive in new colourways, it will debut with thinner bezels and even a larger-looking cover display.

The iPod Touch is the latest version of Apple's non-cellular, music-playback-focused mobile devices. Now, in the fifteenth year following its original launch, the Cupertino giant has finally discontinued its Home Button-enabled media player. It will still be available to buy, albeit only as long as its remaining stock lasts.

According to a new leak, Huawei is preparing to release the Watch FIT 2, a true successor to the original Watch FIT. Due to be the third device in the Watch FIT series, the Watch FIT 2 promises to offer a larger battery than its predecessor, along with a taller display.

ViewSonic has announced the X2000-4K, an ultra-short-throw projector that can be placed just 23 cm from a wall and still create a 100-inch projection. The ViewSonic X2000-4K outputs at 4K, has a 120 Hz refresh rate when set to 1080p, supports HDR and has built-in Harman/Kardon speakers, among other features.

Huawei has started distributing firmware version 11.0.8.26 to the Watch GT 2 Pro in Europe. Firmware version 11.0.8.26 has a long changelog and is nearly a 100 MB download. Accordingly, Huawei has included numerous changes and optimisations, such as adding Petal Maps as a pre-installed Maps app.

While the Xperia 1 IV is the first smartphone with a variable telephoto camera, Sony has focused on the smartphone's many other abilities in its numerous promotional videos. Supposedly, the Xperia 1 IV can serve as a professional audio recording device, as well as being an excellent gaming smartphone.

Tesla is having to recall 130,000 of its vehicles to address an issue that forces their touchscreens to work improperly. Apparently, the cause of the issue is AMD's Ryzen APU, which features integrated RDNA 2 graphics. While modern Tesla's may match the performance of a Sony PlayStation 5, they cannot adequately dissipate waste heat.