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Xiaomi has officially announced that it will unveil the Xiaomi 12 Pro in India later this month. It will be presented on April 27 via an online launch event. The vanilla Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X are unlikely to be launched alongside the Pro version.

A new app, WristChat, enables Apple Watch users to respond to messages from the device. You can reply to a message using Scribble, Voice Dictation, or the custom-built WristBoard, a keyboard designed for the smaller screen with swipe typing and autocorrect. There are many other customizable features such as haptic feedback and chat bubble colors.

The Dreame Bot W10 Pro robot vacuum could soon be coming to Europe, according to Caschy’s Blog. Recently launched in China, the gadget has 4000 Pa of suction and a mop that can be automatically washed and dried at the dock. The device also has an HD camera and AI obstacle avoidance technology.

Xiaomi has released the Xiaomi Air Purifier 4 Series in some European countries, including Germany, Italy and the UK. The devices are designed to help people who suffer from allergies by removing particles from the air such as pollen, dust and pet dander. There are three products in the range, to suit different spaces.

OnePlus has stated that the upcoming OnePlus 10R will pack a MediaTek Dimensity 8000 chipset. Rumour has it that it will share most of its innards with the Realme GT Neo 3, including two different battery specs. OnePlus is expected to launch the smartphone on April 28.

After releasing the OnePlus 10 Pro with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, OnePlus looks set to bring the vanilla model of the flagship phone—the OnePlus 10—to the market. Supposedly, a Q2 launch is on the cards, and the phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset.

The 15.6-inch portable monitor is now available for $270 USD or slightly higher than most other portable monitors of its size. Its OLED panel, however, offers a much better colors and deeper contrast than the usual IPS solution. We go over a few pros and cons during our time with a test unit.

The budget-friendly LeBook Pro includes Cortana support with better performance than many other Surface competitors. It uses an older 8th gen CPU, but this shouldn't be an issue for most basic home or office scenarios.

The oddly-behaving electric car without a human driver was pulled over during a traffic stop in San Francisco, which is when the Chevy Bolt unexpectedly drove off and came to another stop on the other side of an intersection.

Tipster @kopite7kimi added to earlier AD102 leaks by providing further details about NVIDIA's upcoming Lovelace cards. Interestingly, the tipster referred to the top-end Lovelace card as "XX90," hinting that it might not be called the GeForce RTX 4090.

Earlier reports tipping Samsung to launch the Galaxy S22 FE later this year with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 running things have now been called into doubt. No such plan exists, it appears, and the Galaxy S22 FE will debut with Snapdragon and/or Exynos silicon.

Reportedly, Apple will unveil major updates for all its operating systems at WWDC 2022 in June. Also, the company could even tease rOS, the OS for its mixed reality headset. Unfortunately, neither rOS nor the headset will be ready in time for WWDC 2022, though.

Vivo has just debuted its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-based flagship smartphone for 2022; now, according to a new leak, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered alternative is on the way. This X80 Pro's design has allegedly leaked in full for the first time, alongside its launch date and a confirmation of integrated Zeiss technology for its rear cameras.

Sony and the investment company behind LEGO have each invested US$1 billion in Epic Games for the creation of a kid-focused metaverse. These injections come hot on the heels of a partnership between LEGO and Epic announced last week.

Vivo has introduced its inaugural Pad today (April 11, 2022). This device might be the brand's first ever Android tablet, although it would be hard to tell given how it stacks up compared to others in its market. The new slate's dual rear cameras, high-res 120Hz screen and particularly fast charging tech may confer the potential needed to stand out among its ever-growing list of contemporaries.

Realme has hinted that it will launch a new generation of its Q-series Android smartphones soon. Not only is this line rumored to be in line for top-end charging at mid-range pricing, it is also now linked to a tie-in with the footwear brand Vans. The "new Q's" Pro variant has allegedly emerged in a render with a finish evoking a classic pattern also associated with these shoes.

Roborock has launched the S7 MaxV series in the US. The S7 MaxV and the S7 MaxV Plus are now available from several retailers, having been unveiled at CES 2022 and launched in Europe last month. It is unclear when the third vacuum in the series, the S7 MaxV Ultra, will be available. Both Roborock and Walmart are currently offering discounts on the new products.

AOC and Porsche Design have unveiled the AGON Pro PD32M, a stylish external monitor that also packs plenty of gaming-focused features. Not only does the AGON Pro PD32M operate natively at 4K and 144 Hz, it also has mini-LED backlights to ensure a high peak brightness.

Vivo has unveiled the X Note, a cheaper alternative to the X Fold. The Vivo X Note has a 7-inch display, Qualcomm's latest flagship SoC and impressive camera hardware. The X Note starts at CNY 5,999 (~US$943) in China and will be available in three memory configurations.

Vivo has announced the X Fold, its first foldable smartphone. Arguably one of the most exciting foldable smartphones to date, the Vivo X Fold has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, an advanced LTPO OLED folding display and flagship-grade cameras. The Vivo X Fold contains other compelling features too, including support for up to 50 W wireless charging.

Purportedly, Apple is already preparing to release two new Mac devices, just a few months after the arrival of the Mac Studio and Studio Display. According to new rumours, WWDC 2022 will be the launch platform for at least the MacBook Air.

According to new rumours, Xiaomi is preparing to release the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G with a combination of parts from the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Xiaomi 12X. Tipped to arrive with the Snapdragon 778G, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is thought to contain the same rear-facing cameras as its predecessor too.

Hyundai is developing Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology to transfer power from an electric car's battery to a local grid, reducing load at peak times and decreasing our use of fossil fuels. Currently, the company is testing this technology in some Ioniq 5 vehicles in Germany and the Netherlands.

The ThinkBook 14 Gen4 Plus is now on sale, starting in Malaysia. Unlike many laptops, the ThinkBook 14 Gen4 Plus is configurable with 15 W, 28 W and 45 W Intel Alder Lake processors. Lenovo offers the ThinkBook 14 Gen4 Plus with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU too, among other features.

MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 1300, a 6 nm SoC expected to debut in the OnePlus Nord 2T. The mid-range chipset relies on ARM Cortex-A78 CPU cores and supports up to 200 MP cameras, among other features.

Alfred is a new robot lawnmower from Marotronics, powered by ArduMower. The gadget has a GPS RTK system, removing the need for a perimeter wire to guide the device. You can adjust the cutting height of the robot and remotely control it with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. The device comes with an enclosed docking station.

YouTuber Clemens Elflein has shared an open-source robot lawnmower project, OpenMower. The smart mower can localize and navigate using GPS rather than a perimeter wire. The gadget uses an off-the-shelf robot lawnmower, replacing the electronics with a Raspberry Pi 4, ArduSimple RTK GPS board and a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller.

Pricing and a potential release date for the Mini 3 series have leaked online. Reportedly, the Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro could be with us later this month but for CNY 3,299 (~US$519) and CNY 4,299 (~US$676), respectively.

OnePlus has now officially announced a launch event scheduled for April 28 in India. The company only claims an "array of OnePlus devices" will debut at the event, but all available information points towards those being the Nord Buds, OnePlus 10R, and Nord CE 2 Lite.

It seems that Xiaomi is preparing to release the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus in China, just a few months after introducing their predecessors. Reputedly, the pair will launch globally not as Redmi Note smartphones but under the POCO X4 series instead. For some reason, this will not be the case in India, where Xiaomi will sell the Redmi Note 12 Pro as the Xiaomi 12X and POCO X4 GT.

Predominantly, the Oppo Find X5 Pro draws on premium hardware and a great camera setup. Many test results are outstanding, but there are some shortcomings. Ultimately, price will play an important role in a decision to purchase this phone.

Leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed everything he knows about AMD's next-gen entry/low-midrange Navi 33 GPU. The leak suggests that Navi 33 will have better performance and less power consumption than the RX 6900 XT. Navi 33 is reportedly featured in the RX 7700 XT.

OnePlus is set to join the big leagues with the launch of its first foldable phone this year. Supposedly, this foldable will be based on the OPPO Find N, a China-exclusive device that launched to a very positive reception months ago.

An Intel spokesperson has responded to reports that the new Alder Lake processors' LGA1700 socket bracket may cause heat spreader warping and operating temperature rise. They warned that the slight 'deflection' isn't bringing the CPU out of specs and any aftermarket solution may void the processor's warranty.

The new budget Zen 3 processors from AMD, the Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 5 5500, have made their first appearances on PassMark. Compared to the affordable rival Intel Core i5-12400, the Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 5 5500 produced expected benchmark results. The new additions from Team Red utilize the AM4 microprocessor socket.

Some recent leaks have pointed to Sony IMX "800-" (and "900-") series cameras that will grace the high-end Android phones of the near future. Now, a famous tipster claims to outline how one of these next-gen 50MP sensors will improve on its alleged 766 predecessor. Its alleged specs imply scope for upgraded low-light performance and image quality compared to existing CMOS.

After a long wait, Android 12 arrived on the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro in Europe (and other regions, since the update is a global one) as MIUI 13.0.2. The update package has 3.3 GB in size and includes quite a few changes and fixes, but also packs new bugs and compatibility issues (Xiaomi's popular app Poco Launcher is also a victim).

A couple of Intel Core i9-12900KS samples have made their way onto the PassMark benchmark site and have performed as expected. The latest Alder Lake powerhouse has shot straight to the top of the single-thread chart. With the addition of the i9-12900KS, Intel 12th Gen parts now occupy the first 12 positions.

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is a top-end tablet that has launched with a 14.6-inch display and a height of under 6 millimeters (mm, or ~0.24 inches (in)). As such, one might expect that it would crumble in the face of JerryRigEverything's battery of durability tests, as with some of its iPad rivals. However, all is not as expected during this episode of the classic YouTube video series.

The Inspiron 15 3505 shines with low noise levels, slots for two storage drives, and a moderate price. The installed Ryzen 5 APU does not reach its full potential. The battery life is poor.

OnePlus has indicated that it will launch its first ever phone with ground-breaking 150 watt (W) charging technology soon. Now, images that purport to show this device in the wild for the first time have emerged. Meanwhile, one of the OEM's employee may have confirmed that it will debut with a new and unexpected product name by accident.

Calling Oppo's Find X5 an insider tip would be a bit presumptuous in view of its 1000 euro (US$ 1230) price. On the other hand, buyers get a high-end smartphone that, with a strong camera and a fast Snapdragon 888, only differs in a few details from the Find X5 Pro, which costs another 300 Euros (US$ 325).

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, Square Enix and Disney unveiled Kingdom Hearts 4, the next mainline installment in the venerable franchise. Two other Kingdom Hearts-related mobile games are also headed to app stores soon.

Huawei's next smartwatch has leaked ahead of an anticipated launch later this month. The Watch GT 3 Pro will arrive in multiple styles and will resemble the 46 mm version of the Watch GT 3.

TCL has set a date on which its newest 4K TVs and soundbars will be unleashed on the international market. The OEM has revealed that there will be at least 2 products from either product category to preview during the show ahead of their release, some of which have won 2022 Red Dot Design Awards for their esthetics and "innovative" features already.

Decathlon is now selling the Elops R500E cargo e-bike in Europe. The bicycle has up to 90 km (~56 miles) range from a 672 Wh Samsung lithium-ion battery. The cargo bike can bear loads up to 170 kg (~75 lbs) and reach speeds up to 25 kph (~16 mph).

Ledger has launched a new crypto hardware wallet stick that sits in the sweet price spot between the beginner's Nano S, and the full-featured Ledger Nano X meant for the pros. The Ledger Nano S Plus costs just US$79, yet comes packed with security features to safely store your Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, or various meme tokens out of scammers' reach.

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro still do not have face unlock, six months after they were released. That may be set to change shortly, though, as a Pixel 6 owner has revealed sighting of a face unlock option in their phone's settings.

Ikea has added a new smart light to its range, the NYMANE LED pendant lamp. The device's design is based on the KLANG light from the 1960s. Ikea claims that the product lasts up to 20 times longer than an incandescent bulb. You can control the gadget with the Ikea Home smart app and sync it with other smart Ikea products.

The portable speakers support TWS and have built-in indicator LEDs. It's lightweight, sturdy, and loud enough for most small outdoor gatherings. There are no other colors besides the black with orange trims, however.