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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.

Despite that Tesla managed to hedge the price increase of nickel and move to cheaper LFP batteries for its EVs with standard range packs, it has been unabashedly raising its car prices to preempt future production cost increases, according to Elon Musk. Also, he argued, the waitlist for Tesla cars is long anyway, so people don't seem to be put off by their higher prices.

OnePlus has showcased the OnePlus Ace in China, which will launch in other markets as the OnePlus 10R. The OnePlus Ace features the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MAX chipset and launches with ColorOS 12.1, not OxygenOS.

We put the 14-inch Latitude 7420 through its paces. There are plenty of security options and features. But in terms of performance, Dell has chosen the conservative route. Does the concept work?

A new leak has now provided the closest look yet at OnePlus's next premium phone, the OnePlus 10. The OnePlus 10 will sit beneath the OnePlus 10 Pro but will remain noteworthy in its own right thanks to features like a 50 MP main camera, a possible MediaTek Dimensity 9000, and 150 W charging.

Xiaomi has announced the Civi 1S in China, where it starts at CNY 2,299 (~US$358). Essentially a Xiaomi Civi with a slightly faster CPU, the Xiaomi Civi 1S arrives in four colours, three memory configurations and MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

Oppo has launched the K9x Smart TV in China with 4K resolution. The K9x is a cheaper alternative to the recently released K9 Smart TV. The new gadget has many features, including eye-protecting blue-light reducing technology, an image optimization algorithm and Dolby Atmos.

The Aqara Smart Curtain Companion E1 is available to pre-order in China. The device is compatible with Apple HomeKit, plus it supports Zigbee 3.0. You can use the smart adapter to open or close your curtains remotely, at a specific time or based on the intensity of light that the E1 detects.

A Ukrainian soldier fighting in the trenches has now revealed how their life was saved thanks to their smartphone, seemingly a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, stopping a 7.62 round. The phone is, of course, now ruined but most would consider that a fair trade.

The latest wireless headphones from Bang & Olufsen, the Beoplay EX earbuds, will go on sale next month. Each headphone features a large 9.2 mm driver and adaptive active noise-cancelling technology. The gadget has six microphones built into the stick of the earbud for improved call quality.

According to new information from a supply chain source, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 could debut with a lower price tag than its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold3. The foldable is expected to launch in August with cameras from the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Almost all sizes, including the popular 55-inch and 65-inch variants of the new Sony X80K 4K HDR TV, are now on sale at Amazon and are seeing fairly reasonable discounts ranging from 6 to 10% just a few weeks after the official launch.

Xiaomi India has announced 2 new versions of the Redmi 10 Android smartphone today (April 20, 2022). Its new Power version offers new, higher end finishes and more RAM. whereas the 10A offers bargain specs with a price to match.

The very first global battery-powered SUV made by Japanese luxury automaker features a cruise range of up to 225 miles and could produce up to 308 electric horsepower, which presumably makes it a bit quicker than its recently announced sister model, the Toyota bZ4X.

ShiftCam has announced SnapGrip, an accessory for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series that turns Apple's recent smartphones into an ergonomic compact camera. SnapGrip works using MagSafe, which also allows it to recharge the iPhone to which it is connected.

AMD has silently unveiled the Radeon RX 6400 graphics card for US$159. It features 4 GB of 16 Gbps GDDR6 VRAM on a 64-bit bus, 12 compute units and a boost clock of 2,321 MHz. It will hit shelves starting today (April 20), with prices starting at US$159.

Realme has validated a number of leaks today (April 20, 2022) with the launch of the Q5 Android smartphone series. Of these, the Pro has indeed debuted with a distinctive checkered pattern on its rear panel, not to mention a Snapdragon 870 SoC, a 120Hz display and flagship-grade 80W charging. It is joined by the Snapdragon 695-powered, 50MP-main camera-toting Q5.

A new report says that Sony is working with ad tech companies to run ads in some PlayStation games. It will help developers of free-to-play games better monetize their creation. Players will also be able to engage with the ads and receive in-game rewards.

Firefly has unveiled the ROC-RK3588S-PC, a single-board computer (SBC) that will be available in multiple memory configurations with up to 32 GB of RAM. Currently, the ROC-RK3588S-PC starts at US$219 and is the first SBC that leverages the Rockchip RK3588S, a cheaper alternative to the RK3588.

The OnePlus Ace is currently thought to launch as the Chinese-market version of the upcoming 10R flagship smartphone variant. The brand is currently hyping it as a device that will also debut a new kind of "supercrystalline" material for thermal management. It is tipped to help the Ace's new Dimensity-series SoC maintain performance while gaming.

Huawei has introduced 11.1.3.20 for the Band 6, a software update that makes a few changes to the fitness tracker. Rolling out as a 9.63 MB download, 11.1.3.20 finally brings PIN code availability to the Huawei Band 6, along with the option of waking the display when you touch it.

Microsoft has announced workarounds for error code 0xc1900101 that has been affecting recent Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds installations. For some reason, the error code 0xc1900101 appears to be linked to SecretFilterAP.dll, although Microsoft lists other solutions too.

Various leaks have demonstrated that Nintendo is working on expanding its Switch Online service. Soon, Nintendo Switch Online will be capable of emulating Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance classic titles, adding to the N64 and SEGA Mega Drive games that the service can already emulate.

Reportedly, Xiaomi is preparing to launch two more new flagship smartphones in what may be a mid-generation refresh of the Xiaomi 12 series. At least one will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, an upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that Qualcomm has not released yet.

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, also known by AMD as the “world’s fastest desktop gaming processor”, has appeared in PassMark’s synthetic benchmark suite. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D lagged behind the Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i9-12900K, but its unique L3 cache configuration should not be overlooked when it comes to gaming.

The respected securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has just posted a new prediction as to how the "iPhone 14 series" might improve in terms of selfie cameras compared to the existing 13 series. This new rumor does not so much discuss a notch or lack thereof this time, however, and concerns the actual shooters to be found in the putative iPhones' front panels.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks we will not see iPhone under-display cameras sooner than 2024, as Apple is still working to improve low-light image quality through AI algorithms and more powerful image processors. The 2023 iPhone 15 models could, however, offer a full-view screen by integrating the front camera system in the upper bezel.

Estimations warn that over 1 million Lenovo devices suffer from medium threat UEFI BIOS vulnerabilities. Patches are already available for most models, yet some devices will not get the fix before May 10.

Asus has reportedly ordered just 10,000 foldable OLED displays and cover films from BOE, SKC, and Kolon Industries for its first ZenBook 17 Fold OLED laptop with bendy screen. That's the same amount HP is alleged to have tasked LG and SKIET with for its own such foldable laptop which, however, will be released later than the ZenBook.

Sony has launched a new application for Windows that lets players update the firmware on their DualSense controllers. Until now, the only way to upgrade was to connect a controller to a PS5 console.

More details about the Motorola Edge 30 5G have leaked, just a few days after official renders appeared online. Reportedly, the Edge 30 5G will start at €549 in Europe and could launch in just over two weeks.

The Garmin Vivosmart 5 has arrived and with a much larger display than its predecessor. Garmin has made other changes too, such as including a physical button and allowing people to change their watch straps if needed. The Vivosmart 5 is orderable from today for US$149.99.

The Civi 1S is Xiaomi's next mid-range smartphone, albeit one that will feature a familiar Snapdragon SoC for Xiaomi fans. The Civi 1S will launch in China tomorrow, where it will debut a new 'Miracle Sunshine' colourway, among other changes from the original Xiaomi Civi.

Several of the new European TV models from TCL will be compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit. This will make them the first Google TVs in the region with these features. As with other devices, AirPlay will enable you to cast content from your iOS or Mac device to your TCL TV. The HomeKit tools will allow you to control your TV using voice commands, such as switching the gadget on or off.

Next week, Vivo will unveil the X80 series, including the X80 Pro. Ahead of next Monday's announcement, Vivo has shared several official marketing renders that showcase the X80 Pro in three colours. Also, specifications for the upcoming smartphone have leaked that outline the flagship's features.

A closeup of the Pixel Watch has leaked, just a few weeks ahead of the Google I/O 2022 conference. The Pixel Watch has a curved display, a digital crown and will support Fitbit integrations. The Pixel Watch is not rumoured to be available until October, though.

New reports indicate that Samsung will equip the Galaxy S23 series with bigger batteries, likely in a bid to finally match Apple's class-leading battery endurance. These upgrades will come thanks to a "new" battery technology that promises 10% better energy density.

With seven seats, a range of up to 410 miles on a single charge and 633 lb-ft of torque in the top-end configuration, the more spacious SUV variant of the electric Mercedes EQS looks like a luxurious and practical family EV.

Reputedly, DJI is now unable to release the Mini 3 Pro this month. Pricing for the upcoming drone has leaked though, as have more hands-on images showing it from many angles. The Mini 3 Pro is expected to start at €739 in Europen and will rise to €999 with a new RC remote controller.

It seems that Garmin hopes to release multiple new smartwatches soon, such as the Venu Sq 2 and Vivomove 2. The pair will be joined by the Forerunner 255, Forerunner 255s, Forerunner 955 and the Instinct Analog, among others.

Sony is rumored to debut a top-end image sensor that may bring smartphone cameras closer to a round 1 inches in size than ever before. Now, according to a prolific leaker, this CMOS has a product name. The potentially unprecedentedly large component is slated to launch at some point in 2022.

The Dimensity 8000-MAX is a new version of the previously-released 8000 processor slated to debut in a new OPPO smartphone soon. Now, more details on the SoC variant may have leaked out ahead of its official introduction. They include its max clock-speed, energy efficiency potential compared to its 8100 sibling, and ability to beat a competing Qualcomm chipset in certain areas.

OnePlus has provided more details about the Nord N20 5G, including its pricing. The North American exclusive will launch with an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 695 chipset and a 64 MP primary camera, among other features. Unfortunately, the Nord N20 5G will debut with Android 11 too, not Android 12.

Reportedly, Google will reserve some of its latest Pixel camera features for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, even after the Pixel 6a arrives. The Pixel 6a will feature at least of its sibling's cameras though, plus their Google Tensor GS101 chipset.

AMD officially launched Ryzen Pro 6000 series today. The Ryzen Pro 6000 series is targeted at commercial users and is based on the 6 nm Zen 3+ architecture with RDNA 2 integrated graphics. AMD claims significant performance and battery life numbers, particularly with the Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z in comparison with the Alder Lake Core i7-1260P.

From Software has rolled out a new patch for Elden Ring. Update 1.04 brings forth several changes to the in-game combat system and lets users enable/disable auto camera rotation. It is now downloadable across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

Logitech outed a new vertical mouse called Lift that is smaller and more affordable than the MX Vertical. Unlike its larger Logitech sibling in the ergonomic mouse niche, the Lift has a left-handed model and is available in several colors, including white and pink.

Dummy units of the entire iPhone 14 series have leaked online. The units show what the back of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will look like, plus the new 'Max' model. There is no iPhone 14 mini to be seen, either.

The Vivo Xn0 series is a line of smartphones that aims to appeal to photography enthusiasts with its unusual features and camera specs. In 2022, they are said to include a second-gen in-house ISP and a customized version of a high-end Samsung sensor. A famous leaker now purports to confirm these details and much more besides.

More handheld console makers are expected to make the jump to OLED displays, as Aya Neo plans to release a thin and light model integrating many world-first features this May. The teaser images reveal a smaller size compared to the NEXT model.