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Opening the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 becomes unnecessary with CoverScreen OS, because the software transforms the small outer display into a full-fledged smartphone. CoverScreen OS even supports portrait orientation, despite how strange it looks.

The Finnish smartwatch manufacturer Suunto has announced a new version of the Suunto 5, the Suunto 5 Peak. The new model is cheaper, lighter and smaller than the original version. The extensive GPS features of the Suunto 5 remain though, despite the price cut, plus over 80 sports modes.

Renowned leaker @OnLeaks says that the Realme 9 Pro+ will run a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, a 90Hz Super AMOLED screen, a 50MP camera sensor with OIS, and a 4,500mAh battery. Realme is expected to unveil the smartphone in India soon.

The GeForce GT 1010 is back, over a year on from its first sightings. The Pascal-based graphics card has been put through its paces on Geekbench, setting some uninspiring CUDA, Open CL and Vulkan scores in the process.

Advertised by AMD as capable of delivering an optimal 1080p gaming experience "with the fastest clocks on a gaming card in the world's first 6nm discrete GPU," the Radeon RX 6500 XT has a starting price of US$199.99. Unfortunately, finding in stock these cards, and even most custom versions with prices below US$250 seems impossible.

Chuwi has started selling the MiniBook X, a 10.8-inch convertible laptop that costs US$619. The device ships with a Celeron N5100 processor, 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, a 512 GB SSD and a 2.5K display. The MiniBook X has a touchscreen and active pen support, too.

TENAA has published its certification for the Galaxy A53, one of Samsung's next mid-range smartphones. The Chinese regulatory body has confirmed several specifications in the process, including the device's dimensions, memory configurations, and battery capacity.

Apple is expected to release a third-generation iPhone SE soon with its A15 Bionic chipset. Thought to be arriving this spring, 3D printed dummies suggest that the iPhone SE 3 will look familiar to anyone that owns a current iPhone SE or an iPhone as old as the iPhone 6.

The latest software update, v37, has been released by Oculus. The update includes multiple productivity features and aims to ease the navigation of the environment.

Following the official announcement of the Redmi Note 11 series' imminent global launch, the rumor mill for the phones have slowly reached a crescendo. The latest leak comes after the Redmi Note 11 was spotted in a retail listing that also revealed its most important specifications.

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra cannot be far away from arriving, as Samsung used it in hands-free Bixby promotional material. The image shows Samsung's next flagship tablet with a notched display, though to be a 14.6-inch panel with two front-facing cameras.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it is bringing a new x-axis haptics motor to the Redmi K50 series, tipped to arrive next month. The likes of the Redmi K50 Gaming will showcase the CyberEngine, a haptics motor that measures 560 mm² and is, allegedly, 3x stronger than contemporary equivalents.

Weber has unveiled the new Genesis smart grills, which assist you when cooking. The Weber Connect technology links up with an app to notify you when your grill is up to temperature, amongst other features.

In addition to a different design, the second iteration of the Rock space AX1800 wireless router also comes with WPA3 security and TWT support for lower power consumption on the connected devices. The list of features inherited from the first version includes WiFi 6, OFDMA, BSS Coloring, and more.

The Xiaomi Mix 5 series has been rumored to replace the Xiaomi 12 Ultra this year and while that may not end up being true, the phones still sport premium displays, with a new leak detailing the display specs of both the Mix 5 and Mix 5 Pro.

Nvidia is looking to try its hand at more CPU designs in the future, despite the setback caused by the ARM acquisition hurdles. The new CPU division will help with the growth of the Israeli R&D centers that is already focusing on high-speed networking, HPC, Data Processing Units and AI applications.

After the upcoming iPhone SE 3 was already rumored to launch in spring of 2022, an established leaker has now offered a more specific timeframe for the release date of Apple's upcoming 5G budget smartphone.

MediaTek has confirmed that it is working to support the roll-out of Wi-Fi 7 already. These products are projected to incorporate new and upgraded specs for improved speeds and bandwidths compared to Wi-Fi 6 or 6E. MediaTek aims to have its first examples of its new chipsets and components on the market by 2023.

The now announced Yamaha EMF electric moped comes with a futuristic and sporty design, a swappable Gogoro battery system and impressive performance specs including a quick 0 to 50 kph time of just 3.5 seconds.

Samsung is still trailing behind TSMC, but the South Korean foundries already managed to surpass Intel as far as 2021 revenues are concerned. 70% of the yearly revenue is invested by Samsung in improved production capacity, while TSMC only invests 50%, so the South Korean giant is confident that it can catch up and eventually overtake its main competitor by 2030.

Apple had been kept off the top spot in the mobile devices market worldwide for the first 3 quarters of 2021. However, it shot back up to #1 for the year's final quarter (4Q2021), despite a slight drop in its share compared to 4Q2020. This success is attributed to the iPhone 13-series, even with its supply-chain issues.

According to the latest leaks, Xiaomi may defy expectations by replacing a successor for the Mi 11 Ultra with the Mix 5 Pro. However, a new Weibo post from an executive with the company suggests that this is not the case and there will be a top-end 12-series variant after all. The device might be released soon in order to honor the OEM's CEO.

Gigabyte's beefy 17-inch gaming laptop is heavily discounted and can basically be bought for the current price of a desktop Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, which turns this deal into a decent upgrade opportunity for high-end gamers.

The Schenker XMG Pro 17 we just tested shows the attempt of the manufacturer to also design and advertise large gaming laptops as a slim solution for creative professionals. While this may turn off some gaming enthusiasts who value the highest performance, it may also attract another target group.

Apple has significantly reduced the amount of discount users get when they trade in their Android smartphones for an Apple device. For instance, where Apple used to give US$325 for the Galaxy S21 5G, the company now gives US$260. The reduction in value is reflected throughout Samsung’s flagship phone lineup.

Huawei is now on its own version of Google Mobile Services, which means its smartphones sold in markets such as Europe can't do most "normal Android" things, contactless payments included. Now, the OEM has announced that they might be back soon due to a Curve app that can use the NFC chip on Huawei phones.

About 80% of the electric vehicles currently on the market, as well as the ones that will appear up to three years from now, will be able to use the new EVOGO battery swap station network of the world's largest EV battery maker CATL. The cross-platform EVOGO network is achieved by an innovative rented battery block concept that can be used for swaps by most EVs out there in 125-mile range increments.

More specifications for the supposed Vivo Pad tablet have been leaked, including a price prediction that would make the slate a competitive contender in the seemingly revitalized Android tablet market. The Vivo Pad is expected to sport a Snapdragon 870 processor and come with narrow bezels to offer maximum screen real estate.

Humble Choice has suspended its support for Mac and Linux systems as the company develops a new launcher for its subscription. The launcher will only be available for Windows PCs on February 1. Subscribers on Mac and Linux have until the end of the month to download DRM-free games from the Trove collection that are still supported, as some of these indie games will no longer be available in Mac and Linux versions.

Xiaomi has not one Redmi Note 11 Pro for global audiences, but two. Reportedly, the second will arrive as the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G sporting a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G is tipped to launch with a 120 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery too, plus a 108 MP primary camera.

Anbernic is preparing to release a Windows-based handheld, the first by the company. While the device resembles many contemporary devices, Anbernic has settled on some unusual button placements, even if they could prove rather useful.

The Framework Laptop has four module bays for swapping in different ports and connections. People have now started developing third-party modules that bring more versatility to the innovative laptop, including magnetic charging.

The global version of the Xiaomi 12 has appeared on Geekbench as the Xiaomi 2201123G. Someone benchmarked the new flagship with 8 GB of RAM, which is yet to receive a global release date yet.

The ASUS PL63 is another mini-PC by the company, following in the footsteps of the PN52 and the PN64. The PL63 is available as a barebones system or with RAM, storage and an OS installed. All configurations come with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor.

Samsung is a few weeks away from revealing the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but more official renders of the device have leaked online. The new images show the upcoming flagship in four colours, each with Gorilla Glass Victus+ and Armor Aluminium Frames, among other features.

Opera has launched a dedicated surfing tool in its Crypto Browser Project that has been built with Web3 in mind from the ground up. Besides an integrated Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other blockchains wallet, the browser features a Crypto Corner for news and quick exchange access, as well as a plethora of privacy and security features.

Chuwi has upgraded the HiPad Pro, a tablet that it launched in July 2021. The new model comes with a few changes while retaining the original model's design. The new HiPad Pro should be available before the end of the month for under US$299.

Several renders have leaked for the global version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro, due to be released on January 26. The smartphone should launch outside China in three colours and with a Snapdragon 5G chipset, not the Dimensity 920. The Redmi Note 11 Pro will have a smaller battery capacity than its Chinese namesake too, but there are similarities between the two devices.

The first felony charges against a driver using a widely available autonomous driving system like Tesla's Autopilot have been pressed in California after a deadly crash. The U.S. government has been investigating a number of incidents involving Tesla cars in Autopilot and Traffic Aware Cruise Control modes since last August, too.

Xiaomi has revealed the 11T Pro in India, a smartphone with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, a 108 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. The Xiaomi 11T Pro also supports 120 W fast charging that can recharge the device fully in 17 minutes.

Apple has registered a dozen new model numbers with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia, including three iPhones. Purportedly, the model numbers could relate to the iPhone SE 3 and the iPad Air 5, both due soon with A15 Bionic SoCs.

MIUI 13 global is on the way. In addition to phones in the Mi 11T and Mi 11 series, the Poco F3 is apparently already set for MIUI 13, as early Android 12-based builds for both its Global and EEA ROM versions have been discovered. The Poco X3 Pro also comes along for the ride against all odds.

The 15.6-inch system comes with the 11th gen Core i3-1115G4 CPU and 1080p IPS-type display which automatically make it superior to the ocean of sub $400 USD laptops where lesser Celeron, Atom, and 768p TN panels are commonplace.

In the largest deal in gaming history, Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for a record US$68.7 billion. The purchase, which was made entirely with cash, will cement Microsoft as the third-largest gaming company in the world. The deal is targeting 2023 for a closing date.

More performance sometimes results in a higher power consumption, which is why Tesla had to inform certain customers that the projected range of their ordered Model 3 is lower due to the recently introduced AMD Ryzen CPUs which now power Tesla's infotainment systems.

It looks like Infinix will be sticking with older Intel Ice Lake CPUs for yet another year like to keep prices at more affordable levels. The display remains excellent with its >90 percent sRGB coverage even if it suffers from more noticeable ghosting.

Complying with an order by the Netherlands' Authority for Consumers and Markets, Apple is now allowing developers of dating apps to offer non-Apple payment options. By allowing developers to use payment options outside of Apple's system, the company is forgoing the 15-30% cut that it takes on app sales and in-app purchases.

Either the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 or RTX 4090 Ti is likely to come with a TDP rating of 600 W. If accurate, desktop PC builders would have to look into securing at least a 1,200 W-capable power supply unit (PSU) for maximum efficiency. The “Lovelace” RTX 40 series is expected to launch at the end of 2022.

The rather sophisticated but still imperfect workaround that enables Apple CarPlay on Tesla's infotainment system may present technically inclined users with an experimental method to improve the connectivity between their iPhone and their electric car.

The two new models are only available in China for now and the single difference between the two is the material framing the screen and thus a slight weight reduction for the Air variant. Otherwise, both versions are powered by the Intel i5-11320H quad-core CPU coupled with 16 GB of LPDR4x-4266 RAM and 512 GB NVMe SSD, plus they feature a 14-inch 1440p 3:2 IPS LCD. They even integrate a Thunderbolt 4 connector, all for around $750.