The rumor mill has produced more intriguing details on the electric model variant of the popular VW Tiguan, which will supposedly stick closer to the design of the regular combustion model instead of adopting the design of the automaker's original electric SUV, the Volkswagen ID.4.

Apple has been said to unleash its inaugural mixed-reality headset as early as March 2023. However, according to a famed tech correspondent, these plans have now fallen through, and the Cupertino giant will settle for debuting the first-gen hardware during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June instead. Then again, it is possible that this might be the better option.

The NHTSA will have to add another deadly accident with a Tesla Model S driver slamming into a parked emergency vehicle to its ongoing investigation. It recently found issues with Tesla's self-driving system that may cause speeding or running stop signs, resulting in a major recall for an OTA update.

While the upcoming global release of the Xiaomi 13 series may be Xiaomi's current focus, the company will release a slew of other premium phones in the year, and a new leak has now provided insight into Xiaomi's plans—or lack thereof—for the Xiaomi 13S and Xiaomi 13T series.

Although a 20% price drop might not seem impressive, it should also be taken into account that the Intel Core i9-12900K had a list price of US$707.50 on Amazon back in December. The current list price of US$439.99 is noticeably lower than the US$599 launch price, so this chip is now down to US$354.05.

Apple has released iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 Beta 1 builds. Available to download now, the updates introduce several new features to iPhones, iPads and Macs that will ship to all users in the next few weeks.

The Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock is currently available for US$219.99 at Amazon in the US, the gadget’s lowest price to date. The docking station has four Thunderbolt 4 ports; you can use one to charge a laptop at 90 W. Plus, the device supports dual 5K displays or a single 8K display.

Almost all sizes of the LG C2 OLED TV have now dropped to their lowest price thus far as a generous coupon code on eBay slashes an additional 20% off the already discounted sale price of these sought after television sets.

Potentially attractive Galaxy-series Android smartphones such as the A54 and A34 5G are thought to launch soon. Now, evidence that they could be joined by even more budget-friendly devices has emerged. They are depicted as 4G/LTE-only versions of the A14, which might be joined by a slightly bigger A24 sibling on the international market in 2023.

The Ultralite OEM Platform is something of an all-in-one reference design for next-gen smart glasses from Vuzix. The manufacturer asserts that the new, lightweight form-factor for wireless, smartphone-linked spectacles can leverage the "fast-growing capabilities" of Visual GPT or OpenAI for consumer-grade augmented reality (AR) or heads-up display applications.

Heybike's "most advanced" new e-bike has a fairly standard 750W motor, foldable form-factor, augmented with hydraulic front-fork suspension and disc brakes with "excellent stopping power." Then again, it also has the in-built connectivity rated to track its location if necessary via its own app. The Tyson is currently available to pre-order online.

Released at the end of April 2022 carrying a price tag that read US$449, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor with an excellent Amazon global rating of 4.8/5 after 1,302 user reviews. Thanks to the ongoing 28% discount, those interested can acquire it now for US$323.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (or S23+) has launched as a more affordable, if less powerful, alternative to the top-end S23 Ultra. Then again, it has the same all-Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Armor Aluminum build as the flagship model, albeit with a completely flat display. A vlogger sets out to see if it makes a difference in putting it through the same drop test protocol as in an identical prior video with the Ultra model.

Lenovo's office notebook offers a strong Ryzen 5 APU, moderate emissions and good battery runtimes. Another positive aspect: USB-C power delivery is supported.

Apple M1 and M2 Mac users can now officially download Windows 11 on ARM via Parallels Desktop 18. Windows 11 on ARM does come with limitations when virtualized via Parallels, but most users will be able to game and even run x86 apps with decent performance. Parallels Desktop 18 also several enhancements including the ability to assign up to 18 CPU cores and 62 GB of RAM to the Windows VM in Mac Studios with Apple M1 Ultra SoCs.

A current deal on Amazon cuts the official price tag of the ARM-based Surface Pro X in half, which means that the most recent iteration of the 13-inch Windows tablet with the SQ2 processor can now be ordered for a steeply discounted sale price of US$649.

Tecno asserts that its Phantom V Fold will prove a worthy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 challenger on its MWC 2023 debut. Nevertheless, the OEM may not have intended to reveal details on its new, allegedly custom, hinge and design prior to this event. The foldable device is also now projected to be relatively light for its class.

The 45B1U6900C and 45B1U6900CH are two new ultra-wide monitors. Fundamentally identical, the monitors have 44.5-inch panels with 1500R curvature and 1440p resolutions. The latter throws a Windows Hello-certified webcam and a noise-cancelling microphone into the mix though, making it a better candidate for professional use.

Retailers have revealed European and UK launch pricing for the MSI Stealth 16 Studio. Available later this month in the latter but possibly not until mid-March in the former, the Stealth 16 Studio will be comparatively expensive even with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.

The Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Lite and Xiaomi 13 Pro may well be on their way to Europe and other markets, but there is still the final piece of the Xiaomi 13 series puzzle to go. Reportedly, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will look like render images that a leaker has commissioned based on recent leaks.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra may appear to be a camera powerhouse, but camera benchmarks suggest otherwise. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is an improvement over the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but its camera performance cannot keep pace with the best around from Apple, Google and Huawei, among others.

Telefónica has just launched services based on its recently-secured mmWave 5G spectrum, and that it has made it consumer-ready with the help of technology from Ericsson and Qualcomm. The partners will demonstrate their achievement at MWC 2023. They assert that mmWave is the ideal solution for high-performance connectivity for densely populated areas.

Details of the Redmi A2 have surfaced online, courtesy of a reliable leaker. Not only has WinFuture shared official renders, but it has also shared specifications, pricing and an alleged release window.

Galaxy Watch-series devices are probably among the best-known Wear OS products out there. However, their maker Samsung may plan to upgrade their successors to a much more unique and unexpected feature: the ability to cast an extra display onto the user's hand thanks to their own tiny LED projectors. The concept could also lead to a future with sci-fi screen-free electronics and UIs.

The new electric Golf should cost about US$24,000 before government subsidies and will be a nimble hatchback instead of the initially planned ID.2 crossover form factor. VW may try to wiggle the iconic Golf name into the production version title somehow when the redesigned Tesla Model 2 competitor lands in 2025.

The UGREEN 65W USB-C Charger US/UK/EU Plug for Travel is discounted at Amazon in the US and EU, with up to 30% savings. The GaN charger can deliver up to 65 W power, with two USB-C ports and one USB-A port. The fast charging allows you to fully recharge a MacBook Air M2 in 90 minutes.

A new update for the Garmin Forerunner 945 has arrived, Public Beta Version 11.85. The new software resolves several issues with the wearable, including a problem with bootup and a Wi-Fi syncing bug. The update is a release candidate, meaning it may soon be available to all Forerunner 945 gadgets.

Xiaomi is slated to launch the Xiaomi 13 Lite, Xiaomi 13, and Xiaomi 13 Pro globally later this month. Pricing information for the phones in Europe has now leaked, revealing hefty MSRPs that indicate pricing parity with Samsung's new Galaxy S23 series and Apple's iPhone 14 lineup.

Although the new mobile RTX 4090 GPU is still limited to 175 W TGP, it still manages to score slightly more points in 3DMar's Time Spy test over the 400+ W RTX 3090 Ti with a bit of tinkering. The generational leap in efficiency is quite astounding thanks to the jump from 8 nm to 4 nm transistors.

ZTE has teased the Nubia Pad 3D and Nubia Neovision Glass, two of many devices that the company will showcase later this month during MWC 2023 in Barcelona. Also up for release is the ZTE 5G FWA router with a built-in internet speed dial and other products that the company believes are part of 'shaping [an] intelligent lifestyle.

Chatreey has introduced the AMR5 and AM08, a pair of mini-PCs based on AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs. Available as barebones units or with pre-installed memory, the pair feature identical chassis and have similar I/O. Both machines have physical dials for changing performance levels on the fly, too.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scored 2,157 and 21,184 on Geekbench's single and multi-core tests. On Blender, the processor netted 558.59 points. While it lags behind the Ryzen 9 7950X on both counts, it doesn't matter because neither test can take full advantage of its 3D V-cache.

The Wanbo TT projector is now available in countries worldwide via Amazon and Geekbuying. The device, part of the Xiaomi ecosystem, has a 1080p resolution and up to 650 ANSI lumens brightness. You can download apps like Netflix and YouTube and connect gadgets via HDMI and USB ports.

RoboUP is currently crowdfunding for its T1000P and T2000P robot lawn mowers. The gadgets use RTK-GPS, built-in cameras and AI to navigate your lawn while avoiding obstacles. The T2000P is suitable for yards up to 2,000 m² (~21,528 ft²), with the ability to adjust settings such as cutting height in an accompanying app.

Anker and Amazon currently offer discounts on the PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C PD Ethernet Hub in the US. You can get 29% off the gadget's retail price at Amazon, cutting the cost to US$39.99. Ports on the device include 4K@30Hz HDMI, 45 W USB-C and 1 Gbps Ethernet.

The LG Gram 16Z90Q is on sale right now at a substantial 43% off the retail price at BuyDig. For the price, you get a machine that is incredibly lightweight, sufficiently powerful and has very good endurance. Coupled with plenty of ports including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, the LG Gram 16 is a worthy laptop for people on the go.

Berkshire's Charlie Munger said that their investment BYD is so far ahead of Tesla in terms of EV sales in China that it is 'almost ridiculous,' and those tepid sales there are starting to bite. CATL is extending an offer to cut battery prices in half to its main customers, and Tesla is not among them.

While the crypto market continues to struggle, Japanese authorities are planning to test the use of an official digital coin. The country's central bank revealed that a digital yen will be tested starting in April. Last year, China completed the first test of its e-CNY central bank digital currency (CDBC).

Calling it “Intel’s Ryzen moment”, hardware leaker Paul from RedGamingTech has disclosed preliminary information regarding the Royal Core project. The leaker thinks that with "Royal Core" Intel is getting rid of its P and E cores for individual CPU tiles that can transform based on the workload.

The first Apple iPhone 15 Pro live image has seemingly been shared right after leaked CAD files of the smartphone were also posted online. While the real-life iPhone 15 Pro photo doesn’t reveal too much, it does confirm the switch from a Lightning port to a USB-C port for the upcoming Apple device.

Released at the end of January 2022, the Core i7-12700H/RTX 3070-driven MSI Pulse GL66 gaming laptop is available on Amazon in four configurations. However, only the one with 16/512 GB of memory/storage is discounted. With a list price of US$1,599, the 12UGKV-464 model is now down to US$1,226.99, after a 23% discount.