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The world's largest electric vehicle battery maker CATL isn't optimistic about the speed of solid-state battery development and pegs 2025 as the year when the first samples will appear. CATL expects just 1% of electric cars to boast solid-state batteries by 2030.

AMD's Radeon Pro Twitter account has revealed the release date of a new Radeon Pro workstation GPU. The card is set to be announced on January 19, 2022. Unfortunately, we don't know the exact specifications of the GPU except that it has a Navi 24 chip inside.

According to sources at Mac Otakara, Apple could be set to launch a new iPad Air 5 model, outfitted with a 5nm A15 SoC and an enhanced camera. The display and chassis may not be upgraded over the current-gen iPad Air, however.

New rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have emerged in regard to the different RAM and storage configurations that will be made available. It seems a supersize variant is on the cards that will be powerful enough to put many laptops to shame. The S22 Ultra is expected to be launched in February.

Rumour has it that even the entry-level in the iPhone 14 series will have a 120 Hz ProMotion display, a notable upgrade on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. 6 GB of RAM could be arriving too, albeit without a bump to 8 GB for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple's next 'Pro' iPhones could receive improved storage configurations, though.

Analysts have now discovered that attackers behind the Magniber ransomware, who have been exploiting IE-based vulnerabilities so far, are now targeting PCs via modern browsers such as Edge and Chrome. The Magniber ransomware is disguised as a legit update package for Edge or Chrome and comes as a signed .appx file. Installing this "update" will encrypt all user data and demand money for decryption.

The latest software versions for iPhones and iPads were announced about half a year ago now, and have been found to be installed on about 70% and 60% of their compatible devices released over the last 4 years respectively. However, in the case of iOS, this figure is beaten by that of the preceding 14 version from a year ago.

The Redmi Note 11 is heavily rumored to launch globally with a Snapdragon 680. While that looks to be a slight upgrade on the Redmi Note 10's Snapdragon 678, looks can be deceiving, and here we offer a more in-depth perspective on both chipsets.

The latest OPPO Reno mid-range smartphones have launched as the first of their series to have an updated industrial design in a long time, along with potentially powerful rear cameras and more or less up-to-date 5G processors. Now, one of them is tipped to debut on the international market as the Lite alternative for the upcoming Find X5 flagship.

Google developed a way for its new Material You UI to grab colors from a user's chosen wallpapers and intelligently build a system-wide palette based on them. Now, a new leak suggests that the Mountain View giant will introduce 4 new types of this "dynamic" theming with Android 13.

A report by Counterpoint Research has now provided a look at sales of Apple's iPhone 13 range in China. The iPhone 13 dominates as expected but the iPhone 13 Mini comes in last by quite the distance, further buttressing rumors of Apple axing the iPhone 14 Mini.

The VA panel allows for 2x to 3x higher contrast ratios than your typical IPS alternative for truer blacks and more vibrant colors. At just $299, you can't find another 32-inch monitor from a well-known maker with the same features as the S3222DGM.

Shocking prices have turned up for AIB partner variants of both the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and the GeForce RTX 3050. The top-end RTX 3090 Ti was spotted via a Swiss comparison site listed at prices equivalent to US$3,500 and upwards. The entry-level RTX 3050 turned up in an Amazon Japan listing for well over its United States MSRP of US$249.

OPPO is thought to launch a vanilla flagship variant with a top-end MediaTek processor (rather than one from Qualcomm as is more usual for the OEM) called the Find X5 in 2022. The putative device may have been fleshed out in a new report. It includes more details on each of its 3 high-res rear cameras.

The January OTA package for the Google Pixel 6 (“oriole”) and Google Pixel 6 Pro (“raven”) has started rolling out. The software update brings fixes from December and January that should help the Pixel 6 series smartphones fire on all cylinders after numerous bugs and issues seemingly hampered their operativity.

Recent reports excited Samsung fans in Europe with the idea of the Galaxy S22 Ultra being shipped with the Snapdragon Gen 1 across all regions. New information might just have put paid to those thoughts, however, as it now appears that the Galaxy S22 series will ship with the Exynos 2200 in Europe.

Despite the very fresh nature of the current top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, there are rumblings that might be emanating from the potential of its Gen 2 successor already. They may have been compounded by new word of a Motorola phone into which the silicon is to be integrated. It is also allegedly destined for triple-figure camera and charging tech that beats anything currently on the market.

The AMD Ryzen 7 4700, Ryzen 5 4600 and Ryzen 3 4300 are said to be in the works, according to a new leak from BiliBili. All three desktop processors will be based on the Renoir-X architecture, have their iGPUs disabled and have a TDP of 65W.

Google is now firmly linked to the launch of an inaugural foldable smartphone, heretofore rumored to be called the Pixel Fold. Now, however, a 9to5Google source reportedly claims that the Mountain View giant will go with a different name for the first-gen device. It is also now tipped to undercut the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 on its debut, although its availability may be limited to start off with.

After launching the OnePlus 9RT in China back in October 2021, the company is now bringing the international variant of the smartphone to other markets beginning with the Indian launch. The OnePlus 9RT's specifications are more in line with a OnePlus 9 with upgrades to the SoC and the triple-cameras. The company also launched a cheaper OnePlus Buds Pro alternative, the OnePlus Buds Z2.

Its energy-efficient Tiger Lake i5 CPU and integrated GPU positions this notebook in the middle range. If the SSD and RAM in the test configuration were not surprisingly lush, one could almost consider the configuration reasonable. Only after a while do HP's clever conscious choices become apparent.

Two separate reports online state that Nvidia has asked AIB partners to halt GeForce RTX 3090 Ti production due to problems related to the hardware and BIOS. Nvidia is yet to announce the graphics card officially and is expected to do so sometime in January 2022.

Xiaomi looks set to debut the Redmi K50 Gaming shortly. The phone will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 but is tipped to come equipped with the required heat dissipation solutions. Supposedly, the phone's cameras will be nothing special but the presence of maglev triggers may make up for that.

The Federal Cyber Security Authority, Germany's cybersecurity watchdog, has failed to find any evidence that Xiaomi is censoring certain words from its smartphones. In September 2021, Lithuania alleged that Xiaomi smartphones automatically censor words such as "Free Tibet" and "democracy movement".

RedMagic is expected to keep its line of high-performance Android gaming flagship phones going with a new 7 series in 2022. Now, one of them has allegedly shown up on Geekbench with some appropriately top-end specs. Furthermore, it is touted to launch alongside an even more powerful Pro variant.

The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro look set to make the journey over to the global market after they debuted in China a few weeks ago. Both phones have now stopped over at Indonesia's SPDDI for certification. The Xiaomi 12X, however, looks to be absent.

Apple is apparently exploring the viability of different designs for its upcoming 2022 iPad Pro refresh, which could feature an interesting design choice that would allow the implementation of wireless charging functionality.

It has been rumored that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone will sport a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC for all regional models. This would mean that the Exynos 2200 variant, which could have headed to potential customers in Europe and Korea, may have been canceled. The Galaxy S22 series is expected to be launched on February 8 or 9.

The specifications come close to the XPS series and even many gaming laptops for that matter. If you need more graphics horsepower than the typical Ultrabook or multimedia laptop, then the Inspiron 16 Plus can help do a lot of the heavy lifting.

Acer's 2-in-1 device offers silent operation, a good battery life, and an NVMe SSD. The touchscreen can be operated either with your fingers or the included input pen. Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system.

his would be the third version for the RTX 3060 Ti model. It appears to be based on the GA103 GPU also powering the RTX 3080 Ti laptop variants and rumor has it that its specs are identical to the current GA104-based version, but it might be fabricated on Samsung's improved nodes, so we could actually see decent supplies and lower prices.

MRAM's inherent low resistance was bypassed using a 64 x 64 crossbar array of MRAM cells that also support in-memory processing capabilities, making it highly effective for AI-powered applications. More complex MRAM structures could eventually be used to store biological neuronal networks.

With solid enthusiast-grade specs like the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Nvidia RTX 3070 and an enticingly discounted price, this deal on the sixth generation Lenovo Legion 7 may be worth consideration for gamers who are currently looking for an upgraded laptop.

The Ayn Odin handheld gaming console is finally set to ship on Monday, January 17. However, only the first 200 backers will be shipped a device at this time. While production is ongoing, closures due to the celebration of Chinese New Year are sure to delay future shipments.

Motorola is now rumored to launch its new Edge X30 flagship as either the Edge 30 Ultra or Pro outside China. A new leak suggests that the OEM has something special to debut alongside this upcoming global edition: a Folio Case, designed to accommodate the phone's upcoming Smart Stylus, an active pen designed to be compatible with the premium device.

A Geekbench 5 entry for Intel's cheapest Alder Lake processor, the Celeron G6900, has shown that despite the chip's meager specifications, it matches or slightly beats the Intel Core i9-10900K in single-core performance. The results are surprising since the Celeron G6900 only has an MSRP of US$42.

The Steam Deck is on track to reach gamers by the end of February 2022, Valve has confirmed. It is also incentivizing developers to optimize their titles for the handheld as a part of the "Steam Deck Verified" program.

An unofficial poll by a noted leaker has offered up a damning result for the Exynos 2200 SoC from Samsung. While benchmark results for the chip have shown it holding up well against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, it was not enough to sway thousands of voters who want to see a Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S22 in Europe.

Motorola is now rumored to have a third-gen Moto G Stylus, a variant of this popular smartphone series with its own pen silo, in the works. This device's design has just leaked out again, pointing to a heretofore-unseen color option in this 2022 iteration. The new renders may also confirm other details, its 3.5mm jack included

Vivo's upcoming flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone is said to launch as the NEX 5, thereby resurrecting its series' name in the process. It is also now said to have a relatively massive 7-inch display and to have a rear telephoto camera with better specs compared to what has emerged in 2022 to date.

Xiaomi has announced the Gaming Mouse Lite, a budget gaming mouse with RGB lighting. The Gaming Mouse Lite also has a Pixart 3327 optical sensor, five DPI presets and a 1,000 Hz polling rate, all for CNY 129 (~US$20).

Although no Tesla cars can be purchased using DOGE yet, the official Tesla online store is currently selling the Cyberquad for Kids (none in stock right now, apparently) and accepts this meme coin as (the only?) payment method. Other products available for DOGE are the Cyberwhistle and the Giga Texas Belt Buckle.

The launch of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 16 GB remains on the cards after months of delays. The RTX 3070 Ti 16 GB may be even less of an upgrade from the RTX 3070 Ti than the RTX 3080 12 GB is from the original RTX 3080, though.

Samsung's next-gen flagship smartphones are tipped to launch later in the first quarter of 2022. They are shaping up as high-end devices with an Ultra variant that will even double as a Galaxy Note surrogate. Now, they are also rumored to stand out even further in the premium space with the successor to Gorilla Glass Victus as a durabilty USP.

The cat is well and truly out of the bag for the Galaxy Tab S8 series. Not only have official marketing renders leaked, but so have specifications for each tablet. Samsung is believed to be announcing the Galaxy Tab S8 series next month as the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

Pointing out the undeniable fact that it is being used extensively by extremist groups, Germany aims to shut down Telegram across the country, and even across the entire European Union. In addition to death threats against officials, Telegram is employed by anti-vaxxers in their campaign against COVID-19 shots.

A new eco-rower from SportsArt lets you generate electricity as you workout. This energy can immediately be plugged back into the machine or used to power other devices.

The long-awaited Oppo Pad has surfaced on Geekbench, confirming a few specifications about the upcoming tablet. Leaked screenshots have also surfaced, which appear to outline 60 Hz and 120 Hz for the Snapdragon 870-equipped device.

The Khadas Tea may be a MagSafe compatible DAC, but it also works with Android devices using USB Type-C or Bluetooth. The DAC supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio when using a wired connection and should start shipping in March 2022. The Khadas Tea is orderable now for US$159 through Indiegogo.

Google TV’s Director of Product Management, Rob Caruso, has suggested that the company plans to bring new features to its product this year. According to Caruso, Google TV is looking to expand its tools and integrate with more smart home and fitness devices.