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A well-known leaker claims to have come across new first-party iPhone accessories prior to its launch on the market. The new optional purchases do look more or less like genuine Apple-brand products in their appearance and packaging; however, they are quite different from more verifiable counterparts in that they have a higher power-delivery spec and more ports than usual.

Apple is expected to reveal full details of iOS 16 at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, which is scheduled from June 6 to 10. Ahead of that, a leaker has rounded up all the relevant feature rumors about iOS 16 and has also suggested device compatibility, leaving the Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and first-generation iPhone SE facing end of support.

According to Drew Baglino, Tesla’s Senior VP of engineering, half of the electric carmaker's vehicles are now coming out of the factory with LFP batteries. The Lithium ferrophosphate cathode chemistry is cheaper to produce as the raw materials that go into it are more plentiful than the expensive nickel and cobalt in Tesla's extended range and performance vehicles.

Xiaomi is getting set to launch new devices in the coming months: the Redmi Note 12 series in China and the Poco F4 globally. Two Redmi Note 12 models have now been spotted at TENAA, while the Poco F4 looks to have made the trip over to Thailand's NBTC.

Official renders of DJI's next-generation mini drone have leaked. Possibly launching in under three weeks, the Mini 3 Pro will come in at under 249 g and will pack a substantial camera with 3-axis gimbal stabilisation.

Bigtreetech has revealed the Raspberry Pad 5, a capacitive touch screen display. The gadget supports multi-point touch and has a resolution of 800 x 480 px. Bigtreetech suggests a variety of uses for the device, including a smart speaker, a microcomputer and a 3D printer. The display has multiple interfaces, including an HDMI port that supports 2K resolution.

Renders of the POCO Watch and POCO Buds Pro have leaked, confirming their similarities with existing Xiaomi Redmi devices. The pair will launch on April 26 alongside the POCO F4 GT and should be available in multiple markets.

Razer has released the Leviathan V2, a 50 cm-wide soundbar that comes with a subwoofer. The Leviathan V2 supports THX Spatial Audio, among other features, and retails for US$249.99.

A couple of trademark filings made by Samsung Electronics to the WIPO indicate that the company is working on a new XR device. The gadget was also hinted at by CEO Han Jong-Hee at MWC earlier this year. Any new XR device from Samsung would likely join its Galaxy lineup and focus on multi-product connectivity.

Cardio Health has revealed the Metabike, a home exercise bike that allows you to play games as you workout. Smart pedals on the fitness device monitor your output and use this to power an avatar in a game, plus there are controllers built-in to the bike's handlebars. As you play and workout, you can earn Cardio Points that can be converted into Cardiocoin crypto assets.

Framework mainboards with 12th gen Intel CPUs have yet to become available. For repairing or replacement purposes, however, these 11th gen CPU mainboards are now on sale complete with CAD and electrical documentation for tinkerers.

A fairly new gaming series with Alder Lake Core i9 and RTX 3060? Just give it to me now! What, USB 2.0, no Thunderbolt, a dark display with weak response time, a short battery life, and a badly adjusted Core i9? Why did you do that, MSI?

The convenient "Smart Summon" feature, which Tesla has released as a beta version a couple of years ago, is apparently unable to navigate an airfield as a new surveillance video shows a Model Y crashing into a smaller but still expensive plane during an event in the state of Washington.

There are already smartphones with Samsung's Exynos 1280 processor on the market - however, the OEM never outlined its specifications in any detail. Now, however, it has confirmed various aspects of the chipset, such as its architecture, its individual ARM cores and the speeds at which they are set.

Rumors that Ecobee could release a successor to the SmartThermostat have begun after the discovery of hidden images and descriptions in a recent app update. The reported new gadget could have similar features to the current smart thermostat, with the additional ability to trigger air purifiers or fans when poor air quality is detected.

A leaker has shared many images of the Sony LinkBuds S WF-LSN900. While the earbuds will arrive under the LinBuds brand, they share their design with the WF-1000XM4. The same leak also introduces a few technical details about the WF-LSN900, which should launch in at least two colours.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Smart Home Screen 10, which you can now pre-order in China. The smart home hub is similar to the Amazon Echo Show, with a touchscreen display that you can use to control your smart home devices or to stream content such as TikTok videos. The gadget has a built-in microphone and camera, so you can also use it to make video calls.

It appears that Meta is considering expanding the functionality of Oculus Air Link for at least the Quest 2. Dubbed the VR Air Bridge, the USB adapter should minimise latency when wirelessly connecting the Quest 2, and perhaps even the rumoured Quest 2 Pro, to a PC.

Almost all specifications for the Vivo X80 have leaked, courtesy of Ishan Agarwal. The leaker has outlined that the Vivo X80 will include a Dimensity 9000 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, plus 80 W wired charging, among other features.

New rumours allege that Samsung plans to drop the Galaxy Watch Classic brand after just one generation. In its place will arrive the Galaxy Watch5 Pro, details about which have leaked previously.

Select Twitter users in the Ticketed Spaces and Super Follows programs will be able to receive their content monetization payments in USD stablecoin crypto. The move comes in partnership with fintech giant Stripe.

After putting Starlink McFlatface dishes at select Supercharger locations in the US to offer free satellite internet connectivity to Tesla owners while charging, and allowing the use of phones as hotspots while driving, now Tesla is preparing another Internet access option. Tesla owners will be able to connect to thousands of Wi-fi hotspots by Comcast's Xfinity, AT&T, Orange, and others.

Chuwi has introduced a new version of the GemiBook Pro, which it has upgraded to new processors. Not only has the GemiBook Pro received an Intel Jasper Lake processor, it now also has a 14-inch IPS display with a 1440p resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio.

The refreshed EVO17-S / NT-17 and EVO15-S / NT-15 models can be equipped with up to an Intel Core i9-12900H processor and an Nvidia RTX 3080 / Ti dGPU, while the new 14-inch models pack a Core i7-12700H processor and an RTX 3050 Ti dGPU and come with powerful external dGPU options.

The official announcement of Huawei's upcoming Mate Xs 2 product event has led to speculation that the long-awaited Pro version of this OEM's Watch GT 3 will also make an entrance during this show. The allegedly upcoming smartwatch is now tipped to do so in at least 2 sizes and case material options, one of which may be titanium.

Huawei has been thought to launch its next premium foldable smartphone as the Mate X3; however, one of the OEM's top executives has just officially revealed that the Mate Xs 2 instead. In even more unexpected news, this imminent 2022 model even reprises the older, external-screen design of its OG predecessor.

Denon has unveiled the DHT-S217, a 2.1 Ch soundbar that features six drivers and supports Dolby Atmos. Available from next month, the Denon DHT-S217 also has plenty of I/O and comes with a bundled remote.

Xiaomi's sub-brand, Poco, has now officially announced the launch dates of its two latest products, the Poco Watch and Poco Buds Pro. Both devices will launch globally on April 26 alongside the Poco F4 GT.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 has leaked again, confirming that the WH-1000XM4 successor will feature longer battery life and a significant redesign. Purportedly, Sony has also made other changes, such as new drivers and ANC improvements.

BigBlue is currently crowdfunding its Cellpowa 2500 fast-charging power station on Kickstarter. The compact gadget has a LiFePO4 battery with a 5,000 W max output so that you can use it with larger devices such as coffee machines or TVs. The power source has 14 outlets and has pass-through charging capabilities.

A group of scientists and engineers are heading on a solar energy-powered electric car trip along the 9,380 miles of the Australian coast on an off-grid charging proof-of-concept project. They will be retrofitting a Tesla Model 3 with new printed solar cells to test how long it will take it to go the distance.

XMG's highly specialized STUIDO workstation can be configured with high-end CPUs from Intel up to the Core i9-12900K and graphics cards up to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090. The PC is optimized for excellent airflow and quiet operation even under high load. To keep the workflow free of any distractions, the XMG STUDIO lacks any additional decorative elements such as RGB LEDs.

Dell has added the Ryzen 7 5800X3D to the list of processors that it offers for the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14. Starting at US$2,949, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is available with several GPU and RAM options, among other configurable components.

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla plans to be mass-producing robotaxis by 2024. The self-driving vehicles are expected not to have steering wheels or pedals. The cars are being optimized for cost efficiency, with Musk claiming that a robotaxi ride would be cheaper than a subsidized bus or subway ticket.

Dell has released AMD Ryzen 6000 versions of the Alienware m15 R7, previously available with just Intel Alder Lake options. The Alienware m15 R7 comes with up to a Ryzen 9 6900HX, an RTX 3080 Ti and a 360 Hz display, among other gaming-focused features.

Dell has lifted the lid on the G15 5525, an AMD alternative to this year's G15 5520. The Dell G15 5525 remains a 15-inch gaming laptop and is available with various combinations of AMD Ryzen 6000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series components. Dell is shipping the G15 5525 now, starting at US$899.99.

Sennheiser has released the Sport True Wireless earbuds, a pair of premium earbuds that retail for US$130. The earbuds come with multiple ear tips and fins for maximised comfort, plus up to 27 hours of battery life.

After several price drops over the past weeks, the mid-range Nvidia GPU has now reached reasonable price ranges in the United States as EVGA fans can now order the RTX 3060 for about US$40 above its original MSRP of US$329.

The GT Neo3 is Realme's first-ever smartphone rated to charge at up to 150W. Now, the OEM has announced it is bringing that top-end spec with it when it lands in India later in April 2022. It will launch alongside the Mini version of Realme's first-gen Android tablet, as well as a new TV and more.

The vanilla iPhone 14 is slated to be among the smallest and most basic of its upcoming flagship line-up. Nevertheless, it is also thought to do so with an OLED display; however, according to a new report, this panel will be sourced from the Chinese firm BOE rather than LG or Samsung.

An updated model of the popular Apple Mac mini has been tipped to be the mysterious Mac device that is most likely to join the MacBook Air in a reveal at Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which takes place in June. Just like the refreshed MacBook Air, the new Mac mini is expected to sport Apple M2 silicon.

Vivo has announced that its X80 series of Android smartphones will deliver a new "breakthrough" in mobile photography. It will be the world's first phone with the Sony IMX866 camera sensor. The brand has yet to divulge any specs on this new kind of camera, although it is tipped to come with multiple upgrades compared to its predecessor.

Gigabyte has beaten Intel to revealing the Core i9-12900HX, a 55 W processor that has 16 cores and a 5.0 GHz peak clock speed. The Core i9-12900HX will be available in the AORUS 17X YE, which also includes the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and a 360 Hz display.

Not only has Motorola presented a new version of the Moto G Stylus 5G, it has also revealed an updated Moto G 5G. Exclusive to North America, the Moto G 5G (2022) has a 720p display, a Dimensity 700 SoC and a 5,000 mAh for US$399.99. Motorola will only sell the Moto G 5G (2022) in a single colour variant, too.

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U and Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U have turned up on PassMark and have produced impressive results that shine a very positive light on the latest Zen 3+ offerings. Both Ryzen 6000 chips, built for use in thin and light laptops, outpaced the Intel Core i7-1260P, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U looking particularly strong.

The Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) follows in the footsteps of its 4G sibling, but with a more powerful chipset, a faster display and more memory. The Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) arrives in two colours as well, both for US$499.99.

A Core i7 12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU ensure that all current games can be played smoothly on a 17.3-inch screen (FHD, 360 Hz). The notebook offers room for two PCIe-4 SSDs and features a Thunderbolt-4 port.

Reportedly, AMD plans to release next-generation APUs with Zen 4 cores and double the CUs that it currently offers in the Radeon 680M. While tipped to remain on the RDNA 2 architecture, the iGPUs are expected to deliver enough performance to serve as alternatives to entry-level discrete GPUs.

A Dutch retailer has provided almost all the technical data for the Mini 3 Pro, DJI's next consumer drone. Also, the retailer has confirmed the upcoming drone's price, plus that it will ship with a regular remote control. An unofficial teaser video has been published too, as has a possible launch date in mid-May.

The new ZenBook S 13 OLED is powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 6800U APU with Radeon 680M integrated graphics and features 16 GB of LPDDR5-6400 RAM with 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, while the Intel-based Pro 15 Flip OLED convertible integrates a Core i7-12700H processor coupled with 16 GB LPDDR5-4800 and 1 TB of PCIe 3.0 SSD storage, plus an ARC A370M dGPU.