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Some new Sony Xperia 1 IV renders have emerged online, highlighting its triple rear cameras, fingerprint sensor, and 3.5 mm audio jack. It is expected to feature a 6.5-inch OLED screen and run a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood.

A new TicWatch has been teased by Mobvoi on Twitter, suggesting it will have new cardiovascular health monitoring technology. Previous leaks from XDA Developers provide information on precisely what functionality might be included in the gadget.

New tests have now revealed performance and efficiency metrics of both the Cortex-X2 and Cortex-A710 cores on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200, along with similar cores on chipsets like Google's Tensor, the Snapdragon 888, and the Snapdragon 870.

Lenovo has refreshed the ThinkPad X1 Extreme, its flagship multimedia laptop. Now on its fifth generation, the ThinkPad X1 Extreme includes powerful Intel Alder Lake processors and a choice of four dedicated NVIDIA GPUs. Lenovo continues to equip the ThinkPad X1 Extreme with socketed RAM and storage too.

Lenovo has refreshed the Tab M10 Plus with a third-generation model. The Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) has a 1200p display, up to 6 GB of RAM, expandable storage and a 7,700 mAh battery. The Android 12 tablet will start at €249 and will be available with MediaTek Helio G80 and Snapdragon 680 4G SoCs.

Lenovo has unveiled the IdeaPad Duet 5i, a 12.35-inch tablet that relies on Intel Alder Lake processors. The Windows-based tablet also has a 2.5K display, a detachable keyboard case and a 50 Wh battery, among other features.

The flagship of the T series was renovated last year, and another redesign is happening this year, due to the change toe 16:10 screens. Another focus: The new Intel Alder Lake CPUs and AMD Ryzen 6000, as well as a new screen option.

The ThinkPad T series is the most well known ThinkPad series, apart from the X1 ThinkPads maybe. Lenovo describes the ThinkPad laptops of the T line as workhorses and the workhorses receive a huge upgrade at MWC 2022. This includes a new chassis design, 16:10 screens and the newest processor for ThinkPad T14 G3 and T16 G1.

Apart from a regular update to the established T series ThinkPads, Lenovo also dares to explore new territory with the ThinkPad brand at MWC. In the case of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, this means going with Qualcomm instead of AMD and Intel, or rather Snapdragon than Core i or Ryzen. The result is the first ThinkPad laptop with an ARM CPU.

Lenovo has officially unveiled the ThinkBook 12s Gen 4 i at MWC 2022. It packs a 13.3-inch WQXGA IPS LCD panel, 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 1 TB of solid-state storage, Wi-Fi 6G, and more. It will go on sale in April 2022, starting at US$849.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2 i is has been officially announced at MWC 2022. It packs an Intel Alder Lake-P processor, up to 40 GB of user-replaceable RAM, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, a 14-inch FHD touch screen and a 60 Wh battery. Lenovo will start selling the laptop in April 2022, starting at US$849

Lenovo is introducing a redesigned IdeaPad Gaming series at MWC 2022. The new IdeaPad Gaming 3 and 3i laptops will be available in both Intel 12th gen and AMD Ryzen 6000H options in both 15-inch and 16-inch screen sizes. The IdeaPad Gaming 3 and 3i can be configured with up to the RTX 3060 while an Arc A370M option is also available with the IdeaPad Gaming 3i.

Lenovo has launched a thin and light, ultra-portable ThinkVision M14d external monitor at MWC 2022. It weighs just 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs) and has two USB Type-C ports which can output 65 W of power. It costs US$299 and will be available for purchase in July 2022.

The ExpertBook B3 offers an LTE modem, two Thunderbolt 4 ports in a 14-inch form factor (FHD, IPS). The touchscreen can be used with the included input pen. The latter is stowed away in a panel in the base unit.

It's Max-Q all over again. Certain GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptops can be up to 20 percent faster than others with the exact same GPU due to the wide TGP range between laptop models. If you're in the market for a fancy RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080 Ti laptop, then be sure to look at the specified TGP target whenever possible to get the most out of the GPU.

Huawei has debuted 2 of its latest Matebook-series PCs outside China during its MWC 2022 event. The E is a 2-in-1 with a 12.6-inch OLED display, whereas the X Pro 2022 has a 14-inch 90Hz 3K display. They both also have 11th-gen Intel platforms and pricing in euros.

Motorola has added the Moto G51 to its portfolio for those who don't need a high-end phone but still appreciate a fast display. The only users that might not find it suitable are those with small hands.

Apple will purportedly completely drop the use of a notch in its iPhones by 2023 according to display expert Ross Young. Young, who has a very good track record in regard to Apple-related leaks and news, states that the dual hole-punch design expected for the iPhone 14 Pro models will be used across the board for the Apple iPhone 15 series.

iOS 15.4 is the next major software upgrade for iPhones. It is already available to preview in the form of developer betas. Apple has released four of these thus far, the latest of which add the latest updates to the AirTag system intended to avoid their use for malicious purposes. One new beta also reportedly addresses a user-privacy lapse left in an earlier stable version.

Xiaomi already sells some of the highest-end and powerful wireless chargers on the market. Now, it has announced that the next round of these accessories will rival Apple's MagSafe, with increased accuracy and speed. Its new "magnetic absorption" technology is rated to reach 50W of power delivery, although this also requires active cooling.

Samsung has showcased the Galaxy Book2 Pro as MWC 2022 begins. The Galaxy Book2 Pro comes in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch screen sizes, both with AMOLED panels and Intel Alder Lake processors. However, the larger model gains Intel Arc Graphics dedicated GPUs, plus an HDMI port. All models weigh less than 1.2 kg though, and will be available in two colours.

A new version of the Galaxy Book Pro 360 has arrived, appropriately called the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360. Samsung's latest convertible laptop will be available with Intel Alder Lake processors, in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch screen sizes and will feature Super AMOLED displays. S Pen support is on board too, but there are no dedicated GPU options.

Honor's MWC 2022 showcase and, thus, the launch of the Magic4 smartphone series, is now nearly upon us. Despite this, the OEM has decided to reveal a potentially significant detail in advance: a side-on new-flagship view that reveals a pronounced curve toward an extremely skinny frame on the part of both the display and rear panel.

The satellite connectivity arm of Elon Musk's Space X company - Starlink - has been made operational in Ukraine in addition to the fistful of other countries it services. Tesla's CEO replied to the pleas of Ukraine's Deputy PM that they have activated Starlink over the country and "more terminals are en route."

The NucBox2 Plus is another mini-PC from GMK, but it still packs plenty of power considering its compact form factor. The NucBox2 Plus measures 124.8 x 111.6 x 50.4 mm and features an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, a Thunderbolt 4 port and replaceable memory, among other hardware.

The Huawei Mate 50 series has now been confirmed to be in Huawei's plan for release. Official sources fail to provide specific information but word in the form of leaks has now provided a look at the expected hardware and launch date of the Mate 50 phones, with one notable takeaway being a tipped Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus.

Google has not released a Pixel smartphone in India since the Pixel 4a. However, a recent BIS certification suggests that that could change in the next few months, possibly with the Pixel 6a. Currently, Google has only registered the 'GX7AS' in India, despite having the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel Fold in the works too.

Images of a Xiaomi Pad 5 running Windows 11 have emerged online. Apart from a lack of GPU drivers, the operating system seems to be working fine. However, its performance has been slightly affected, as exhibited by its Geekbench score.

Samsung has brought a few new features to the Galaxy Fit 2, one of its older smartwatches. R220XXU1AVB8 is available to download now as an over-the-air (OTA) update and breathes more life into the ageing device.

The Glacier Lake Blue Edition is the latest version of the Watch 2, a smartwatch that Oppo sells in two sizes. The Oppo Watch 2 Glacier Lake Blue Edition joins the Oppo Watch Free, which also launched this week. The new Oppo Watch 2 features a few improvements over the standard model, including the ability to track your ski runs.

Nvidia has reportedly been the victim of a ransomware attack, with the hackers successfully making off with over 1 TB of sensitive date from Team Green’s servers. In a surprising twist of events, the graphics card company, headed by Jensen Huang, has allegedly attempted to hack the attackers back to encrypt the stolen data.

The Xiaomi sub-brand POCO has announced a launch date for its M4 Pro. There is a phone by this name already on the market; however, this version is a 4G/LTE-only phone. POCO has already gone ahead and spoiled this M-series variant's looks ahead of this event, which it might as well have done as it is a re-brand of another phone from its parent company.

The smartphone chipset market has ended 2021 with MediaTek still in the top spot, according to the latest Counterpoint Research report. However, Qualcomm experienced a resurgence to a narrow second place, followed by Apple - and Unisoc, who overtook Samsung into fourth place compared to the last quarter of 2020.

The Exynos 2200-powered Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was reported to suffer from a rather pesky display bug. After acknowledging the issue, it appears Samsung has now fixed it with the first OTA to the phones, landing with the March security patch.

While it doesn't sport the latest and greatest from Intel and Nvidia, the 2020 Razer Blade 15 Advanced is a capable gaming laptop with a blazingly-fast 300 Hz refresh rate panel, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, and a Comet Lake Core i7, all for $900 off retail price.

Lenovo has revealed the full specifications for the upcoming Legion Y700 tablet and the Legion Y90 smartphone. However, the Chinese OEM has managed to remain tight-lipped about the price tags. There is a lot of interest in the Legion Y700, as the 8.8-inch Android tablet is seen as a potential rival to the Apple iPad Mini 6.

The 12th gen Core i9-12900H is approximately 30 percent faster than the average laptop or mini PC running on the competing Zen 3 Ryzen 9 5900HX. What Intel doesn't want you to know, however, is that the chipmaker had to up the power consumption by noticeable margins in order to outperform the AMD series.

The Tesla Model S and Model X batches produced in North America after mid-February will come without a front radar to augment Tesla's self-driving mode. The more popular Model 3 and Model Y already moved to the cheaper Tesla Vision camera-only solution last May.

The active noise cancelling AirPods Pro alternative made by the reputable gaming periphery manufacturer Razer has returned to its lowest price ever on Amazon.

Tesla makes at least US$10,000 per electric vehicle sold and this is the strategy that Ford's CEO Jim Farley wants to replicate while executing its own US$50 billion 2030 electrification plan. The other electric carmaker that Ford's CEO admires is NIO which currently beats Tesla at the specs-for-price game with the ET7 performance sedan and its semi-solid state battery option.

Apple's latest iMac is effectively a monitor with an entire computer packed into it, and thus technically only needs a keyboard to work. Now, the Cupertino giant has patented a new device that is effectively the other way around. Therefore, it may soon pitch this Mac/Magic Keyboard as a new bring-your-own-display device that could be marketed as the most retro revolution in portable desktop technology ever.

Discord has announced new guidelines to combat health and Covid-19 misinformation on its platform. The policy intends to avert harm to individuals due to health falsehoods such as anti-vaccination content and erroneous cures. The company reassures users that legitimate discussions that are based on facts as well as satire will still be allowed.

We reviewed the Lenovo Legion 5 17, the latest gaming laptop from Lenovo, and were satisfied with the performance and noise levels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 mobile GPU have a lot of potential without breaking the bank.

The small 256 GB M.2 SSD can be easily swapped out by the end user for a larger capacity drive if desired. The sale immediately follows the reveal of AMD's upcoming Zen 3+ mobile series set to launch in the next few months.

In part due to the historic significancy of Tesla's very first electric car, an early and well-kept 2008 Tesla Roadster has now reached a record price as a collector apparently agreed to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars for the original model of the iconic electric two seater.

VR company holoride will use HTC Vive Flow glasses when it launches its in-car experience technology later this year. The entertainment merges XR with the vehicle's movements for an immersive experience without inducing motion sickness.

Garmin has filed a patent for a new solar charging OLED display in the US. This technology could mean that consumers no longer need to choose between the high-quality display and ‘never ending’ battery life available through solar energy.

Asus has had to rebrand the ZenFone 8 to the 8z for the Indian market. This compact flagship smartphone's debut has not been heard of since its initial teaser in July 2021; however, the OEM has now finally scheduled its launch. It will be available through Flipkart, hopefully not long after that.

Sony's premium OLED TVs like the Bravia XR A80J and A90J and other 2021 models like the X90J and X95J will supposedly start receiving the much anticipated VRR firmware update next month.

The Steam Deck has been officially released and just in time for the launch of Elden Ring. Gamers interested in buying both Valve’s handheld console and FromSoftware’s gorgeous RPG with the intent of mobile monster-slaying will be pleased to learn Elden Ring has been classified as “Deck verified”.