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A famous Weibo-based leaker reports that Vivo has certified its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered 2022 flagship. This device has been said to launch as the NEX 5 - however, according to the prolific leaker, the OEM has decided on a new premium smartphone name instead. It is also now tipped to support 2 fast charging rates and to have a class-leading AMOLED display that might be larger than most.

Realme has already announced that it will unveil "The World's Fastest Charging Technology" at MWC 2022. Specs for the battery and power brick involved have already allegedly leaked out. However, according to the latest rumor, they are even better than those early reports suggest.

In yet another demonstration of bioprinting's abilities, scientists managed to retrofit a robotic arm with six degrees of movement freedom to 3D-print cardiac tissue. The faux heart managed to beat for at least six months, demonstrating the viability of the technology.

Valve's CEO might be looking to integrate some metaverse features in the next Steam Deck iteration, as he mentions a possible VR component. Additionally, the price points might be increased, since the high-end Steam Deck model turned out to be the most popular during the pre-sales.

The latest version for AMD's System Management Unit driver is suggesting that the RDNA2 iGPUs found in the upcoming Ryzen 7000 desktop processors could run at 1.1 GHz, and, according to industry insiders, there could be a lower-end model with 4 CUs that only has a third of the Steam Deck's RDNA2 performance.

SimplyNUC has listed the NUC12DCMi7 Full and the NUC12DCMi9 Full, versions of NUC 12 Extreme with RAM and storage. Both machines are highly configurable and come with powerful Alder Lake processors. The NUC 12 Extreme will start shipping in April at the earliest.

The Galaxy A53 5G is almost upon us, an Exynos 1200-powered smartphone. WinFuture has now leaked the Galaxy A53 5G in four launch colours and has reiterated many of the device's specifications. Predictably, the Galaxy A53 5G shares many of its features with the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A52s.

Ukraine-based game developers have expressed concern and outrage over the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. These include Kyiv-based GSC Game World, makers of the popular S.T.A.L.K.E.R games, and 4A Games, developers of the Metro franchise among others. The developers appealed for support and posted an Ukrainian international bank account for supporting their army.

Nubia has unveiled the Z40 Pro, the first Android smartphone with a Sony IMX787 camera and MagSafe-style charging. The Z40 Pro is available in two versions, two colours and starts at CNY 3,399 (~US$537) in China with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

POCO continues to tease the next M4 Pro, a follow-up to last year's M4 Pro 5G. While the new smartphone may feature a 4G chipset, it could offer a significant advantage over the M4 Pro 5G. Unfortunately, it seems that the POCO M4 Pro is another re-branded Xiaomi smartphone.

OPPO has now launched its much-teased tablet, the OPPO Pad. The OPPO Pad makes its debut as a direct competitor to the Mi Pad 5 Pro in China, and slings a Snapdragon 870, 2.5K 120 Hz display, and a starting price tag that converts into less than US$400.

The classic Macintosh nears its 40th anniversary, with Apple having released it in 1984. While the company has moved away from the design of its first computers, a concept designer has realised how it could bring the device up to date.

Microsoft is testing displaying a watermark on the desktop and in the Settings app if run on unsupported hardware. Microsoft is doing A/B testing of the watermark in Dev channel Build 22557. It remains to be seen whether such messaging will eventually start appearing in upcoming public builds as well.

A leak has outlined the first details about the Xiaomi 12T series, seemingly due to be released as the Xiaomi 12T, Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro HyperCharge. Xiaomi could have the Redmi K50 Ultra and Redmi K50S Ultra in the pipeline, too.

The Galaxy A53 5G has surfaced on the Google Play Console, just a few days after the Galaxy A33 5G did. Like the Galaxy A33 5G, the Galaxy A53 5G has an Exynos 1200 SoC, 6 GB of RAM and a 1080p display. The Galaxy A53 5G will be a larger alternative than the Galaxy A33 5G though.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 manages to score 9,673 on the 3D Mark Fire Strike benchmark. In terms of performance, it sits between the Turing-based GeForce GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 Ti and could match the Ampere-based GeForce MX570, as they both share the same GA107 GPU.

Less than six months after launching the Redmi G (2021) gaming laptop, Xiaomi looks set to refresh the laptop with a different GPU. Interestingly, though, this GPU is a worse performer than the RTX 3060 on the original model. A price revision also follows.

Frame-rate issues have apparently befallen Elden Ring on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Initial testing by Digital Foundry discovered that stutters and jitters frequently occur during Elden Ring gameplay, with a couple of workarounds suggested depending on the platform. FromSoftware’s action RPG has been met by universal acclaim from reviewers.

Oppo has finally released the Watch Free outside China. Introduced last September in its home market, the Watch Free features a large AMOLED display and plenty of health tracking features. The Oppo Watch will be available in Europe and the UK from late March.

Realme has registered new devices with the regulator TENAA, which has led to speculation that both are variants of the GT Neo3, as they only differ in terms of battery size. They are also now said to be powered by a new Dimensity processor, and to be the first phones from Realme to launch with its new charging speed, currently slated to go up to 150W.

The Kone XP is the latest mouse from ROCCAT, complete with its series' signature shape and Owl-Eye 19K DPI optical sensor. However, it boasts 15 buttons, which have up to 29 possible functions, and more extensive, tunable RGB lighting. The NVIDIA Reflex-compatible Kone XP also benefits from a Titan optical switch with a 100 million-click life cycle.

A non-invasive continuous glucose monitor wearable from Movano Inc. has taken an important step on its development path by finishing a second approved pilot study. Testing involved people with type 1 diabetes comparing results from finger-stick methods and existing CGMs with those produced by the Movano prototype wearable.

Don't want a Chromebook? This ARM-based Windows 11 alternative may be a more versatile option without needing to break the bank. The low 4 GB RAM and 64 GB SSD are sufficient for cloud-based workloads and typical web browsing.

OPPO has now rounded its new product showcase off with the new, second-gen Enco X earbuds. These new flagship TWS peripherals are rated for Bluetooth 5.2, a new coaxial dual driver system and the LHDC 4.0 codec. The OEM also touts them as accessories with improved active noise cancellation (ANC) thanks to a new chipset.

OPPO has been said to use flagship-grade processors from both Qualcomm and MediaTek in its upcoming top-end smartphone series since rumors of the devices in question, the Find X5 and X5 Pro, started to emerge. Now, the OEM has confirmed that this is in fact the case, and that the Pro will be, or at least will have, a Dimensity 9000 Edition.

Intel has finally launched its most powerful NUC yet, the NUC 12 Extreme. Codenamed 'Dragon Canyon', the NUC 12 Extreme comes with a compact design, powerful Alder Lake processors, and space for a powerful graphics card like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.

Reportedly, Xiaomi is on the verge of releasing the CIVI Pro, another smartphone that will not make it out of China. While the leak mentions some CIVI Pro specifications, it seems that little will separate it from last year's non-Pro model.

Motorola has released the Edge X30 outside China, but under two names. For some reason, Motorola has settled on the Edge 30 Pro in Europe and other markets, but the Edge+ or Edge Plus in North America. Either way, the handset is mighty expensive at US$999.

AYA NEO has started selling the AYA NEO NEXT through Indiegogo, where it has already grossed over US$200,000 in backing. The AYA NEO NEXT is available in three memory configurations, all with Ryzen 7 5825U APUs. The AYA NEO NEXT starts at US$1,335 and should start shipping in mid-April.

Crestron, a brand specialising in smart home technology, is launching LED smart lights. You can set the bulbs to brighten and dim to match your circadian rhythm, or you can use the company's SolarSync technology to adapt your lighting to fit the color temperature outdoors automatically.

Tesla's well-established Supercharger network would be a willing participant in the Infrastructure Bill's US$7.5 billion effort to build 500,000 EV charging stations nationwide. In comments sent to the FHA, however, Tesla notes that it'd like its exclusive Supercharger stations to get the same grant treatment as any public stations it builds where non-Tesla cars can be charged.

Reportedly, Xiaomi has settled on the specifications of the POCO F4 GT, the global version of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. Accordingly, the POCO F4 GT will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, four cameras, a large battery that supports 120 W charging and a 120 Hz AMOLED display.

Acer has revealed the Swift 3 SF314-512, a 14-inch laptop with multiple display options, Intel Alder Lake processors and numerous ports. The SF314-512 starts at US$849.99 in North America, but will be available first in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Acer has revealed the Swift 5 SF514-56T, an upgrade on last year's Swift 5 SF514-55T. The latest Swift 5 features a redesigned chassis, a higher resolution display, more powerful processors and DDR5 RAM, plus other improvements. The Swift 5 SF514-56T will launch first in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, but Acer will release it in China and North America too.

The Pixel 6 may only be a few months old, but leakers have already revealed what its successor looks like. The Pixel 7 shares its design language with the Pixel 6, albeit with a few tweaks. The Pixel 7 could be a bit smaller than the Pixel 6 too, but not quite as small as the Pixel 5.

A new type of malware has been discovered making rounds on the Google Play store. Posing as a run-of-the-mill device speeding app "Fast Cleaner", the malware attempts to steal financial information from users of more than 50 European banks.

Samsung has done its best to promote sales of the new Galaxy S22 series with a mix of tasty pre-order incentives and an excellent trade-in program. Those efforts look to be bearing fruit, too, as a new report touts the Galaxy S22 series as Samsung's best-selling flagship lineup yet, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra leading the charge.

After a sharp drop that took it down to US$34,338.56, Bitcoin is now back above US$35,000. This dive of the world's most popular cryptocurrency comes as a direct consequence of Russia's military actions in Ukraine and, unfortunately, is also accompanied by a noticeable decline of the global stock market.

Hardware specs include the Intel Core i3-1220P processor with 64 EU Xe iGPU, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and 512 GB NVMe SSD, as well as a 1080p IPS display. The 15-inch models are priced at €699, while the 17-inch ones cost €799.

OPPO has launched its top-end Find X5 and X5 Pro today (February 24, 2022). However, for those looking to spend less than flagship prices on their newest phone, the Lite variant of this series is also now an option. It boasts a 90Hz AMOLED display, a slim profile and a 64MP main camera.

The Oppo Find X5 has been launched alongside its Pro and Lite siblings. It features a Snapdragon 888 SoC, 6.5-inch 120 Hz screen, 8 GB RAM and a 4,800 mAh battery. It will cost €999 and can be bought starting March 21.

The Oppo Find X5 Pro has officially been announced for international markets. Some of its key specs include 50 MP quad rear cameras, a 120 Hz screen, 50 MP quad rear cameras and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W fast charging. It will hit shelves on March 21, 2022 and cost €1,299.

Leaving RGB lighting aside, the MS-Y1000 and MS-Z1000 micro-ATX cases from Sharkoon come with a front panel that sports Y-shaped or Z-shaped airflow openings, four pre-installed fans, as well as room for a 240 mm radiator in the top. An optionally available kit for installing graphics cards up to 27 cm long is also available for both cases.

The loss of cellular connectivity of older Tesla Model S vehicles will disable certain remotely controlled functions, which can be prevented by scheduling the affected electric car for a relatively fairly-priced US$200 LTE modem upgrade.

This deal on the popular 55-inch LG C1 OLED TV comes with a lengthy 4-year warranty that also covers burn-in, which makes it worth consideration for prospective buyers who would like to save a bit of money on their upcoming television purchase.

Not only does MSI equip the latest GS66 generation with a brand-new Alder Lake CPU, but also with an updated Ampere GPU. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti of the base 12UGS variant already promises enough performance to handle the QHD display.

Introduced at the end of 2017, the Marketplace app that allowed drivers to order and pay for various goods and services is now ready to leave the scene. According to General Motors, the service will be discontinued next month, but it might be replaced by a similar in-car shopping solution soon enough.

Some astonishing Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series-related power requirement rumors have surfaced. A well-known leaker has claimed that the flagship Lovelace AD102 GPU, which should appear in an RTX 4090 or 4090 Ti card, has a high-end TGP figure of 850 W. This would mean a 1,500 W and above PSU would be required to eke out full performance levels.

The Xiaomi 12 series has been on sale in China for right near two months. The company has taken its sweet time with a global launch, but it appears fans may not have to wait much longer, as a new leak touts the first specific date yet for the global release of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro.

LG is preparing to release a super-sized gaming monitor under its UltraGear brand. The 48-inch affair will have an OLED panel, DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 connections, plus subtle UltraGear branding.