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That hurts: The OnePlus Nord 2T omits a feature that other phone manufacturers have now integrated for good.

OnePlus Nord 2T: Once again, an important feature is missing

The OnePlus Nord 2T is a good budget high-end phone in itself, but one missing feature makes our head hurt with this phone.

Florian Schmitt, 25 Jun 2022 10:00

Nvidia RTX 4080 may use a slower memory interface compared to the RTX 3080. (Image Source: Nvidia)

New leak pegs Nvidia Lovelace RTX 4090 at 16,384 CUDA cores and RTX 4070 at 7,168 CUDA cores, but RTX 4080 gets nerfed GDDR6 memory compared to Ampere RTX 3080

Another round of Nvidia Lovelace specs has surfaced. This time, the RTX 4090 is pegged to sport 16,384 CUDA cores instead of 16,128 as has been speculated so far. However, it looks like the RTX 4080 will have a lower spec memory i...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Jun 2022 08:55

The Samsung Galaxy S22's visible selfie camera is a 10 MP Sony IMX375 sensor. (Image source: Samsung (S22)/Unsplash - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S23 series misses out on under-display camera leaving the Galaxy S24 to possibly trial the technology

Phones in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series will apparently not be fitted with under-display camera technology according to an alleged supply chain source. This news fits in neatly with recent reports that the front-facing cameras for...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jun 2022 08:33

The Vivobook S 14X OLED and Vivobook S 16X OLED feature Intel Alder Lake H series processors. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS Vivobook S 14X OLED and Vivobook S 16X OLED launch in Europe

ASUS has brought two of its latest ultrabooks to Europe, both with OLED displays. The Vivobook S 14X OLED and Vivobook S 16X OLED come with Intel Alder Lake processors and high-resolution panels. Both models tip the scales at less...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2022 02:42

AMD has open-sourced FSR 2.0. (Source: AMD)

AMD appears to mock DLSS and XeSS while open-sourcing FSR 2.0

AMD has made the source code of FSR 2.0 available to everyone. Anyone can now download and use FSR 2.0 to implement Team Red’s state-of-the-art temporal upscaling solution in their games. In an article published on GPUOpen, AMD ha...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jun 2022 02:29

Lenovo has already put a well-equipped AMD Ryzen 6000 configuration of the ThinkPad P16s on sale at its official online store (Image: Lenovo)

Deal: Powerful Lenovo ThinkPad P16s with AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U and 32GB RAM already on sale for US$1,367

The high-end configurations of Lenovo's new 16-inch mobile workstation are usually pretty expensive laptops, but thanks to a current deal at the Chinese manufacturer's official online shop, the new ThinkPad P16s can now be ordered...

Enrico Frahn, 25 Jun 2022 01:41

Testing the Schenker XMG Apex 15 Max: a gaming laptop with a desktop CPU

Schenker XMG Apex 15 Max: Gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 5900X

Schenker combines a socketed Ryzen 9-5900X CPU with a GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. This results in a powerful laptop that strikes a good figure in scenarios that demand a lot of performance, be it gaming, video processing, or rend...

Sascha Mölck, 25 Jun 2022 01:40

The Mercedes EQXX has once again proven its exceptional efficiency and range on a test drive from Stuttgart to Silverstone (Image: Mercedes-Benz)

The Mercedes EQXX beats its own range record by traveling 747 miles on a single charge

With an impressively efficient average consumption of 7.5 miles per kWh, the Mercedes Vision EQXX electric concept car managed to drive from southern Germany to the United Kingdom on just a single charge of its 100 kWh battery.

Enrico Frahn, 25 Jun 2022 00:29

The new Kirin battery can last 1,000 km on a charge (image: CATL)

CATL makes its 620-mile EV battery official with 10 minutes charge to 430 miles range

The largest EV battery maker CATL just unveiled its long-teased Kirin battery that uses an innovative cell-to-pack technology to achieve the world's highest volume utilization. The packs are superior to Tesla's 4680 battery by off...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Jun 2022 23:56

Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1: a rough timeline of phones based on the new top-end SoC leaks with Realme and OnePlus in near-pole position

A number of smartphone OEMs, Realme, included, are expected to launch a new smartphone powered by the top-end Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. A new Geekbench listing that might be for this "GT2 Explorer Master Edition" might co...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2022 22:37

The Nova 10 Pro will have an eye-catching design. (Image source: Tech Geeks via /LEAKS)

Huawei Nova 10 Pro: Marketing images and specifications leak for upcoming stylish smartphone ahead of July 4 release

Huawei is preparing to release the Nova 10 Pro, a smartphone expected to feature a 6.7-inch display. With a 50 MP primary camera, the Nova 10 Pro will have five cameras in total, including two front-facing ones. Huawei is rumoured...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2022 21:05

The ad content cited by ACCC in handing out its new fine. (Source: Samsung via ACCC)

Samsung is slapped with a ~US$10 million fine by Australian authorities for releasing smartphone ads with faulty water-resistance claims

Samsung Australia was found to have misled consumers by marketing multiple generations of its Galaxy smartphones as devices that could accompany the user into pools or sea-water by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2022 18:23

Nokia G400 shows up at the FCC with triple rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery and a potentially disappointing display

The Nokia G400 may be finally set for launch, thanks to its new FCC certifications to use 5G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in the US. The new leaks seem to confirm specs for its triple rear camera set-up, and also its generous battery capa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2022 17:49

TSMC officially debuts its latest N2 nanosheet-based chipset architecture, rated for a speed boost of up to 15% compared to the upcoming N3 platform

TSMC has outlined its latest semiconductor technology during its 2022 North America Technology Symposium. N2 is in fact the next generation on from the "cutting-edge" N3 and N3E FINFLEX architecture, on which the highly-anticipate...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2022 17:05

The Dimensity 9000+ and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 appear to match each other in Geekbench. (Image source: Qualcomm - edited)

Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ go head to head in Geekbench CPU benchmarks

The Dimensity 9000+ and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 are vying to be the most powerful Android SoCs at the moment, with both offering incremental improvements over their non-Plus variants. Early Geekbench results suggest the pair could...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2022 15:55

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra could be the company's first smartphone with Leica-branded optics. (Image source: Xiaomi)

ASUS ROG Phone 6 and Xiaomi 12 Ultra launch dates could clash with teasers rumoured to start next week

ASUS and Xiaomi are rumoured to have settled on the same date for launching their first Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered smartphones. Allegedly, Xiaomi will engage in another week-long teaser campaign before revealing the Xiaomi 12...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2022 15:47

The new AOKZOE console offers a large screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution. (Image Source: AOKZOE)

AOKZOE demoes FHD+ large-screen handheld gaming console powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 6800U APU

Competition on the Chinese handheld console market is getting fierce as yet another maker presents its large-screen model. AOKZOE's console is powered by a Ryzen 7 6800U with Radeon 680M iGPU and it looks to handle popular games l...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jun 2022 14:57

Update 6.04 brings the Real Time Stamina feature to the Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE smartwatch. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE receives Beta update with Real Time Stamina and Sleep Insights features

Garmin has released Beta update 6.04 for the Forerunner 945 LTE smartwatch. The software includes several new features, such as Real Time Stamina, Sleep Insights and Run/Walk Detection. There are also improvements to the media pla...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jun 2022 14:34

The AirPods Max could soon support more than AAC and SBC codecs, 18 months after its introduction. (Image source: Super Snapper)

Apple could address shortcomings of the AirPods 3, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max with future update

Apple could soon bring a higher resolution Bluetooth codec to the AirPods 3, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. Code within a beta firmware suggests as much, which would bring the AirPods 3, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max closer to the fea...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2022 14:28

Toyota has issued a recall for 2,700 units of its bZ4X EV. (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota bZ4X EV recall over fears tires may fall off affects 2,700 units

Toyota is recalling 2,700 units of the all-electric bZ4X over concerns that the tires could fall off. The issue is caused by hub bolts which can loosen with sharp turning or braking. The company is working to fix the problem, thou...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jun 2022 14:27

Bespoke Editions will be making a return this year with the Galaxy Z Flip4. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 to launch with Bespoke Edition colour options

According to reports, Samsung plans to continue with the Bespoke Edition programme for the Galaxy Z Flip4 series. Allegedly, Samsung will also offer several colour combinations, plus four standard colours.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2022 14:23

The Huawei MateBook 16s resembles the MacBook Pro 16, unlike the MateBook D 16 pictured below. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook 16s and MateBook D 16 confirmed for European arrival with 45 W Intel Alder Lake processors

Huawei has apparently confirmed that it will offer the MateBook 16s and MateBook D 16 in Europe. Both configured with the Intel Alder Lake platform, the pair have 16-inch displays and 45 W processors.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2022 13:31

The ROG Phone 6 retains its predecessor's design. (Image source: TENAA)

ASUS ROG Phone 6: Chinese regulatory body confirms design, specifications and a potential camera upgrade

The ASUS ROG Phone 6 has appeared on the MIIT, showcasing the smartphone's design and several specifications. The listing suggests that ASUS has included a 5x optical zoom camera in this year's ROG Phone too.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2022 13:25

The Fengmi V10 4K Projector can throw images up to 180-in wide. (Image source: Fengmi via Banggood)

Fengmi V10 4K Projector launches globally with 240 Hz refresh rate

The Fengmi V10 4K Projector is now available globally via Banggood. The gadget has a 240 Hz refresh rate and 12 ms latency, which the company suggests gears the device towards gamers. The device can throw images up to 180-in acros...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jun 2022 12:44

The Anker 757 PowerHouse has a 1,229 Wh capacity and up to 1,500 W power output. (Image source: Anker)

Anker 757 PowerHouse launching in Europe with 1,227 Wh capacity and discount

The Anker 757 PowerHouse will launch in Germany on July 4. You can currently sign-up to the Anker mailing list to receive a €300 (~US$316) discount on the product. The power station has a 1,227 Wh capacity and a maximum output of ...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jun 2022 12:38

A higher-quality display and new lens array will fundamentally improve the AR/VR experience. (Image source: Unsplash)

Meta Quest 2 Pro: Noted analyst offers features and price prediction list

Renowned tech supply chain analyst and tech leaker Ming-Chi Kuo recently shared a number of predictions regarding a new mixed reality headset from Meta that is expected to launch later this year. The new headset is allegedly slate...

Brahm Shank, 24 Jun 2022 08:36

AYA NEO offers the AIR in three models, of which there are multiple configurations. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR series debuts on Indiegogo from US$499 with AMD Barcelona APUs and OLED displays

AYA NEO has brought the AIR series to the crowdfunding website Indiegogo. Available in multiple configurations, the AYA NEO AIR series starts at US$499 and rises to US$1,255 for the flagship Pro model. Shipment of AYA NEO AIR seri...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2022 00:25

The Pixel 7 Pro could provide an incremental brightness bump over the panel in the Pixel 6 Pro. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 7 Pro: New Samsung S6E3HC4 display to provide brightness advantage over the Pixel 6 Pro

The Pixel 7 Pro could have a brighter display than the outgoing Pixel 6 Pro. Unfortunately for Google Pixel fans, the Pixel 7 Pro's competitors may still have an advantage in this regard. This year's Pro Pixel smartphone will not ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 23:24

VAIO has not confirmed whether the FE 14.1 will launch outside the US. (Image source: VAIO)

VAIO FE 14.1 presented with Intel Alder Lake-U series processors in the US

VAIO had introduced the FE 14.1, an affordable laptop powered by Intel Alder Lake-U series processors. Available in the US from US$699, the VAIO FE 14.1 is also available with 16 GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The VAIO FE 14.1 feat...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 23:07

The global variant of the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 fitness tracker was released on June 21. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 directly available in the US but buyer beware while the Mi Smart Band 6 and Amazfit Band 5 make cheaper alternatives for now

Xiaomi has just released its global variant of the Smart Band 7, with buyers in the UK and Europe already snapping up the attractive fitness tracker at temporarily discounted prices. Fans in the US can also now purchase the wearab...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jun 2022 22:50

Meta was accused of operating potentially discriminatory ad tools by the US govt. (Source: Meta)

Facebook denies its algorithms helped advertisers carry out housing discrimination but settles with the US govt regardless

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to settle a lawsuit with the US government. The lawsuit accused the social media giant of operating an ad servicing algorithm that helped housing advertisers discriminate against ce...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jun 2022 22:16

The FreeBuds Pro 2 case. (Source: Huawei)

Update | Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 launch with Devialet tuning, Hi-Res Audio and dual drivers

Huawei is now linked to the imminent launch of second-gen FreeBuds Pro that might improve on their forebears with improved active noise cancellation (ANC). Furthermore, they are projected to become the first of their line to debut...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2022 20:54

Huawei Nova Y90 debuts with a 50MP rear camera and a Snapdragon 680 4G chipset

The freshly-launched Nova Y90 has a camera hump that might be familiar to Huawei fans, although the rest of its chassis might be less so. The new design contains a new-ish Qualcomm 4G/LTE-only processor, which drives a 90Hz displa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2022 20:38

Teslas may soon be banned from entering Berlin police premises (image: Tesla)

German police wants to ban Tesla cars from its premises on security grounds but the union is unconvinced

After Chinese government official resort gatherings, now the German police premises in Berlin want to ban Tesla's electric vehicles from entering the department's perimeter. The reasoning is that cameras on Teslas constantly recor...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Jun 2022 19:58

The ID. AERO render. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen teases its concept for the ID. AERO, the future "electric limousine" for certain markets

Volkswagen has confirmed it has plans for an upmarket, variant of the all-electric ID. vehicle line. The AERO is in fact being teased as a flagship of the series, although it is only aimed at one market. Then again, it only exists...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2022 19:47

RISC-V is making its way to scalable GPUs. (Image Source: Think Silicon)

Think Silicon showcases RISC-V-based NEOX low-power GPU for wearables, AI applications and data centers

Think Silicon's NEOX GPU is a scalable chip based on the RISC-V architecture that can integrate 4 to 64 cores and can be utilized in a wide array of devices including smartwatches, smart home IoT appliances, electric car dashboar...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Jun 2022 19:28

Samsung debuts the ISOCELL HP3. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches the ISOCELL HP3 as its latest and most advanced 200MP mobile image sensor

Samsung has added a new 200MP mobile image sensor to its arsenal. Not only does the ISOCELL HP3 have the world's highest resolution available to smartphone cameras, it also has the world's smallest pixels, as well as new tech incl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2022 19:15

Consumer-grade PCIe 7.0 devices should be ready by 2028. (Image Source: Morocco Detail Zero)

PCI-SIG presents PCIe 7.0 specs with 512 GB/s bandwidth

With the PCIe 6.0 specs finalized, PCI-SIG is already looking to the future and sets its goals for the seventh iteration. However, consumer PCs have not even gotten to taste the benefits of the PCIe 5.0 standard, so we would most ...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Jun 2022 18:53

The AYA NEO FLIP joins numerous devices that the company is yet to release. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO FLIP: Company adds another handheld device to its expanding lineup with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APU

AYA NEO has teased the AYA NEO FLIP, a fifth gaming handheld it hopes to launch in Q4 2022. Joining the AYA NEO 2, AYA NEO 2 GEEK, AYA NEO SLIDE and the AYA NEO AIR Plus, the AYA NEO FLIP will launch with a design reminiscent of a...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 18:37

The Xiaomi Watch Color 2 debuted in September 2021. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Watch Color 3 tipped to launch soon as certifications for M2134W1 smartwatch surface

Xiaomi has started registering an unreleased smartwatch with regulatory bodies in China. Referred to by the codename M2134W1, the smartwatch could be the successor to the Watch Color 2, nominally called the Xiaomi Watch Color 3. S...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 18:29

The Realme TechLife Watch R100 come in two colours, both with aluminium builds. (Image source: Realme)

Realme TechLife Watch R100 presented with IP68 water resistance for a budget price tag

Realme has unveiled the TechLife Watch R100 with a week of battery life. Also equipped with a 1.32-inch display and an aluminium case, the TechLife Watch R100 comes in two colours, both with two physical buttons. The Realme TechLi...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 18:15

The Nothing Phone (1) will rely on the older Snapdragon 778G+, not the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (1): Carl Pei announces invite-only order system as Geekbench listing confirms use of last-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

The Nothing Phone (1) may be billed as a gamechanger, but an early Geekbench listing suggests that Nothing's claims are wide of the mark. Unfortunately for Nothing, the Phone (1) is 'more of the same old same old', the antithesis ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 16:51

The Nothing Phone (1) will be available from July 12. (Image source: Nothing)

Updated | Nothing Phone (1) may not be coming to Canada, Mexico, South Korea or the US

Update: Nothing confirms no US availability for Phone (1). Nothing continues to hype the Phone (1) ahead of its mid-July release. However, the company has appeared to confirm that the Nothing Phone (1) will be unavailable to over...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 16:39

The GPD Win Max 2 has a backlit keyboard, a trackpad and controller buttons. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Max 2: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and Intel Core i7-1260P configurations confirmed for July-bound handheld

GPD has announced what memory configuration in which it will offer the Win Max 2. Starting with 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, the Win Max 2 will be orderable next month in 12 SKUs, including several LTE versions. Pricing remains un...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 16:33

The Galaxy Watch5 series is anticipated to launch for significantly more than last year's Galaxy Watch4 series. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch5: European prices and colour options leak for Pro and non-Pro models

According to a renowned leaker, the Galaxy Watch5 series will start at higher prices than the Galaxy Watch4 series did. Although an entry-level Galaxy Watch5 is expected to be available for less than €300, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro co...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 16:13

At least one Raptor Lake SKU could breach the 6 GHz barrier with ETVB tech (Image source: Gadget Tendency)

Intel's 13th-gen Raptor Lake chips could break the 6 GHz barrier thanks to Efficient Thermal Velocity Boost technology

According to tipster @OneRaichu, Intel's new ETVB (Efficient Thermal Velocity Boost) technology could help at least one Raptor Lake chip breach 6 GHz. Lending credence to this claim, Intel's XTU overclocking utility was recently u...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Jun 2022 15:27

The Poco X4 GT arrives in a familiar chassis. (Source: Poco)

Poco X4 GT: Poco brings the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 to the global market aboard its new phone

With the new Poco X4 GT, Xiaomi has now joined the exclusive list of OEMs offering MediaTek Dimensity 8100-powered phone on the global market. The Poco X4 GT is firmly-focused on raw performance and delivers that at a flagship lev...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jun 2022 14:51

The POCO F4 ships with MIUI 13 based on Android 12. (Image source: POCO)

POCO F4 launches with Android 12, up to 8 GB of RAM and minor upgrades compared to the POCO F3

POCO has revealed the F4, a sideways step from the POCO F3. With a Snapdragon 870 chipset and a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the POCO F4 shares many of its key components with its predecessor. However, POCO has equipped this year's mode...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 14:50

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