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Xiaomi has now officially announced the global launch date of its flagship phones in the Xiaomi 12 series. The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro are certain to make their grand debuts, and could be joined by the Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Lite.

With Apple's 'Peek Performance' event just around the corner, there is plenty of speculation about what the company has planned. Supposedly, Apple will release a cheaper monitor and a new compact desktop machine called the Mac Studio. Renders for both have leaked, although the iMac Pro and Mac Pro are now said to have been delayed. There are reports of the Apple M2 being tested in multiple versions of macOS too.

Besides an improved range, the new and upgraded model variant Mercedes EQA 250+ also has slightly more torque, but it is also considerably more expensive than the EQA 250 base model.

The Samsung Galaxy A73 has appeared on Geekbench in numerous leaked listings. The Galaxy A73 follows in the footsteps of the new Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A23, but with significantly more powerful hardware. The Galaxy A73 should look like its cheaper siblings, though.

Average prices for AMD Radeon RX 6000 series cards and boards from the Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 range have hit a 12-month low according to a new report. The data was taken from numerous German and Austrian retailers and could indicate that RX 6000 and RTX 30 series graphics cards may soon hit MSRP levels.

A short 20 minute stop at a Tesla Supercharger ended with a shock for a Chinese Model 3 owner who was suddenly confronted with a preposterous charge of more than half a million dollars.

New renders of Samsung's upcoming premium foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold4, have now surfaced in the wild. While nothing indicates that these renders are official, they still manage to show off the foldable with a camera module design akin to that of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Samsung has admitted that a recent security breach has led to the theft of source code used for its Galaxy devices. The company confirmed that the hackers did not steal any customer or employee personal information.

Not only would the world have to pump more fossil fuels out of the ground in the short run to offset the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, claims Elon Musk, but it would also have to get more nuclear energy, too. Tesla's CEO advises that Europe needs to reopen its decommissioned nuclear power plants.

The Realme C35 is a phone that shares some design elements with the OEM's current flagship phones, although it comes with a much less high-end processor. It has now arrived in India with the same specs, its 3.5mm jack and triple rear cameras included, and will be available to buy shortly

Vivo is tipped to launch its first ever foldable device in 2022, which might debut under the OEM's main smartphone brand. Now, a reliable leaker purports to reveal how it will look ahead of this event. It is depicted as having a design language that does indeed match that of the X series thus far.

OPPO has announced an interesting new feature upgrade for its phones, intended to allow users to scan their surroundings to detect concealed cameras. The OEM suggests that it might be increasingly relevant and vital, especially as consumers start travelling again. However, it might only be available on the company's latest and highest-end Android smartphones at first.

The Chinese used laptop market has an interesting new fad going on. MacBooks with their screen removed entirely are being sold as standalone computing devices, complete with keyboard/touchpad functionality. Depending on the make/model, it can be bought for as little as RMB 799 (US$127).

Specifications for the entire Threadripper PRO 5000 series has leaked, AMD's next HEDT processors. The Threadripper PRO 5000 series will start with the 5945WX and will scale to the 5995WX. All Threadripper PRO 5000 series processors will have 4.5 GHz boost clock speeds, 280 W TDPs and support for 8 channels of DDR4 RAM.

Reportedly, Apple is considering bringing even more Pro-branded devices to market, not just an iMac Pro. Apparently, a Pro Display XDR successor is in the pipeline, as is a more powerful alternative to the Mac mini called the Mac Studio.

Google has received approval for a patent for skin interface technology. The filing suggests that Google might use this tool to control earbuds and smartwatches through tap and swipe gestures on the skin near the gadgets.

A leak has now revealed renders and expected specifications of Sony's mid-range offering for 2022, the Xperia 10 IV. As expected, the Xperia 10 IV looks set to not sail any uncharted waters and is likely to be an incremental update.

A mystery laptop running an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and an Intel Core i9-12900H has shown up in the Ashes of the Singularity database. Under the "Min 1080p" preset, the graphics card manages to output an average of 109 FPS and scores 10,800 overall, just a smidgen below the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's score.

The Google Pixel 6a has made its Geekbench debut with a Google Tensor chipset under the hood. It manages to score 1,050 and 2,833 in the single and multi-core test, respectively. Other specs include 6 GB of RAM and Android 12.

Concept renders from a Taiwanese-based artist have purported to provide an idea of what Asus's next mainstream flagship phone, the Asus Zenfone 9, will look like. Notable takeaways include a return of the flipping camera module as well as a curved back and display.

Volocopter has raised US$170 million to help it launch its electric air taxi service. The company will use the funds for due diligence required before it can share its service with customers. Volocopter hopes to offer commercial flights by 2024.

The prospect of Xiaomi launching a 12 Ultra has become increasingly strongly endorsed on the leak circuit as of late. It is said to do so with a new rear-panel-dominating circular module. This feature may have been captured in case renders that have leaked out ahead of their release. They come with a few alleged camera specs for the super-flagship phone.

According to a teardown done by iFixit, Samsung's newest Galaxy S-series flagships are not repair-friendly. For instance, Samsung uses a lot of adhesive to hold down components. Unfortunately, the adhesive is strong and ends up making the repair process a lot difficult.

The Zen 4 release date has become bogged down in conjecture as a noted leaker has admitted to some confusion over when AMD’s Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” series of desktop processors might actually arrive. Previously, there was some expectation for a Zen 4 release in July or August; however, there is even speculation that 2023 might be a target now.

There's almost no reason to get a Pavilion x360 15 when the Envy x360 15 is now available for around the same price. Unlike on most convertible laptops, the RAM here is not soldered and can be upgraded by the end user.

The Galaxy A33 is thought to be one of the next smartphones to launch from Samsung in 2022. New renders of this device have now appeared, based on the latest rumors on its specs and design. They include hints that the upcoming One UI 4.1-powered device might launch with the supposedly upcoming Exynos 1280 SoC, as well as the 1200 pointed to earlier.

Honor is an OEM that launched its latest flagship smartphones at MWC 2022. It has announced that it intends not to stop there, however, as it now wants to increase its share of the market worldwide by the end of 2022. It plans to become a "global brand" by releasing more products from new and existing lines.

The Alert Slider is a hardware-based, 3-step switch that allows the user to mute a given smartphone quickly and easily. It is exclusive to the brand OnePlus - but not for long, according to an increasingly prominent leaker. They now assert that Realme will also start using it in its devices, starting with an upcoming mid-ranger in 2022.

A new test has now also compared the Exynos 2200 and its Xclipse 920 GPU to its closest rivals, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Apple's A15 Bionic. As is becoming the norm, the Exynos 2200 fails to meet expectations.

A new leak suggests that Nvidia will launch the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti on March 29 after ironing out problems with its memory. Nvidia has also cancelled the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 16 GB variant outright.

A 'molecular beverages printer', the Cana One, is now available to pre-order from Cana. You can use the gadget to print drinks on demand, from thousands of flavors, with the ability to personalize the beverage to your taste.

An issue with the new 2022 Model 3 and Model Y LFP batteries has left drivers stranded without a charge in both the main and the auxiliary 12V packs. The LFP battery calibration may be the culprit and Tesla now recommends that all owners who got the early Model 3 deliveries charge to 100% at least once a week to remedy the problem.

Rivian increased the pricing of its flagship quad-motor R1T electric pickup model to US$79,500 from US$67,500 without the destinations charges. Facing a backlash and mass cancellations by those who preordered, it has now walked back the price increase for them with an apology.

A new leak has now revealed all essential details of the upcoming Galaxy A53 5G. The Samsung mid-range darling is set to debut later this month and now looks geared to be powered by an Exynos 1280 instead of the Exynos 1200 previous leaks touted.

AMD previously announced that its EPYC Milan-X chips with 3D V-Cache will be released in Q1 2022 but didn't give a set release month or date. At the SIG Annual Tech Conference 2022, Dan McNamara, AMD's senior vice president of the Business Unit, has now revealed when we can finally expect the new chips to hit the market.

The Realme GT Neo3 is set to launch as the first phone with 150 watt (W) charging, and may also introduce the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor. A phone with its rumored model number has shown up on Geekbench 5 with what might be this new silicon.

Samsung is now set to launch a new Galaxy F-series phone in India soon. This Flipkart exclusive is one of the very few of its line with a 120Hz display, which may make up for the water-drop notch in the same screen. The F23 is also slated to debut with a 5G processor and a 50MP main camera.

Reportedly, Google has had to delay the Pixel 6, originally believed to be launching in May. Unfortunately, the same could prove the case for the Pixel Watch, likely the launch device for Wear OS 3, Google's long-awaited smartwatch OS that it unveiled in May 2021.

Segway has unveiled the Ninebot KickScooter D series. Three electric scooters are in the range, travelling up to 24 miles (38 km) between charges.

The person who singlehandedly created the electric vehicle revolution with its Tesla brand of electric car is now calling for more fossil fuels. Elon Musk claims that, in order to achieve energy independence to offset the current oil and gas supply disruption, the U.S. needs to pump more fossil fuels out of the ground.

Xiaomi India has now set a joint March 2022 launch date for the Redmi Watch 2 Lite and Note 11 Pro. Now, a new leak purports to spill approximate pricing info for the upcoming, reasonably spec-rich wearable. Should it prove accurate, the cost in question might help the Watch 2 Lite fly off the shelves in its new market.

The hacker group responsible for the leak just recently made headlines by demanding a whopping US$1 million for a bypass tool which is supposed to unlock the full cryptomining performance of Nvidia RTX GPUs with the infamous LHR hashrate limiter.

150W SuperVOOC flash charging is one of the 2 brands for BBK Electronics' cutting-edge power standards unveiled at MWC 2022. It has been presented as such by OPPO; however, the OEM executive Pete Lau has announced that the first device to get it will launch as a new OnePlus smartphone instead. It will apparently be pitched at the middle of the market and launch in 2022.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, Ryzen 5 5600, and Ryzen 5 5500 will reportedly be launched sometime in March 2022. All three models are AMD's answer to mid-range Alder Lake processors like the Intel Core i5-12600KF and the Core i5-12400. AMD could launch the Zen 3 CPUs with the highly-anticipated Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Twitch has announced new measures to ensure the safety of its service by barring individuals who frequently post harmful misinformation on the site. The company argues that these posts can be very dangerous. However, the platform remains committed to adapt the policy according to its experts.

Honda and Sony are exploring a joint venture to manufacture electric vehicles. The deal is not yet finalised, with a plan to have the first model ready to sell in 2025.

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy M23, another mid-range smartphone with a 6.6-inch and 1080p display. The Galaxy M23 features a 5G chipset though, unlike the Galaxy A13 or the Galaxy A23. The Galaxy M23 will come in two colours and one memory configuration too.

The Galaxy M33 has arrived with a 6,000 mAh battery, four rear-facing cameras and a large display. Weighing in at 215 g, the Galaxy M33 also features an octa-core SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM and One UI 4.1 based on Android 12.

MSI has confusingly given two different names for two laptop models that are essentially identical from a visual standpoint. In reality, there are notable differences between them to keep in mind especially if you plan on purchasing one.

Geekbench has decided to delist the Samsung Galaxy S22 series along with the Galaxy S21 range, the Galaxy S20 lineup, and all models in the Samsung Galaxy S10 family from its Android benchmark chart. The popular synthetic benchmark site has taken this drastic action in regard to the ongoing Game Optimizing Service (GOS) controversy.