iQOO has decided to turn the launch of its next top-end Android smartphones into a bumper product event, as it will also debut the Neo7 SE on the date chosen. The latter is the brand's inaugural Dimensity 8200-powered device, whereas it seems there will be an 11 and 11 Pro in which the cutting-edge specs only get started with new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon.

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro are right around the corner, with both smartphones set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Early Geekbench 5 scores suggest that this chipset change alone will yield massive performance improvements compared to the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, which utilised the much-maligned Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

Samsung has released new updates for the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, its latest pair of smartwatches. Rolling out as AVK7, the update contains a FIFA World Cup 2022-themed watch face with various customisation options, among other changes.

The 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB Samsung 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs receive the Black Friday treatment on Amazon. The best discount is a generous 43% for the 1 TB variant, while the 500 GB model is available for 24% off. The lowest capacity flavor of the Samsung 980 SSD is just 15% down (US$46.99 from a list price of US$54.99).

Tesla is reversing its Supercharger prices that at one point made charging electric cars cost the equivalent of fueling the average gas-powered vehicle. Tesla drivers in various high-priced Supercharger regions such as California or Germany are reporting a sizable drop in the cost per kWh.

OPPO is now tipped to launch a new Android tablet in conjunction with its next-gen top-end Find X6-series smartphones. Now, a new leak puts both types of device in an equally premium category, with potentially high-end display, battery and internal specs for the "Pad2". Then again, it seems the OEM may have made a slight compromise to achieve this high-end appeal.

Abarth has gone full electric with the latest version of its classic 500e. Nevertheless, the Fiat-owned brand asserts that the new battery-powered 2-door car beats its nearest gas-powered counterpart in certain areas of performance and acceleration. The new 500e is also rated for fast charging, advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features and a "Scorpionissima" theme to its design.

While the Jabra Elite 7 Active TWS sports earbuds with adjustable ANC go as low as US$95.45 (47% discount, only for the Navy color), the less sporty Elite 7 Pro go down to US$119.99, after a 40% discount. Both feature Alexa integration, 6 mm custom speakers, customization and firmware updates via the Jabra Sound+ app, and more.

It seems that Huawei is planning to release another unique take on the smartwatch, having recently introduced the Watch GT Cyber. While the company has not confirmed anything yet, retail packing of the Huawei Watch Buds has leaked, in which the smartwatch’s hinged display and removable earbuds can clearly be seen.

WEWATCH has announced the V51P projector, a device with a native 1080p resolution and an image size up to 350-in (~889 cm). The device supports 4K UHD and has up to 300 ANSI lumens brightness. The gadget also has a timed white noise feature, which the company suggests you could use when meditating or sleeping.

Motorola US' online Black Friday 2022 deals include the opportunity to get Android devices such as the latest version of the Moto G Stylus at a 40% discount. It is joined by up-to-date members of the Edge series at nearly half their normal prices. A smart-home-ready tablet complete with its own dock also features in these deals.

The Philips 27B1U7903 is the company’s latest premium monitor aimed at professionals. Equipped with a 27-inch panel that outputs at 4K, the Philips 27B1U7903 also relies on Mini LED backlights to deliver up to 1,400 cd/m² when displaying HDR content. The Philips 27B1U7903 has a built-in USB hub and Gigabit Ethernet, among other features.

Banana Pi has another single-board computer on the boil, with the company having now showcased the BPI-M6. Pricing and availability have not been confirmed yet, but Banana Pi has outlined all key specifications, including that the SBC will be available with four ARM Cortex-A73 CPU cores and 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM.

The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro may only be a few months old, but Samsung and Amazon have sought to include all Galaxy Watch5 series models in their Black Friday promotions. Now starting at US$229 for the cheapest Galaxy Watch5 during Black Friday, the Galaxy Watch5 series tops out at US$429.99 for the LTE version of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro.

The Radxa E25 is a mini-PC designed as a headless server or a router. Equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM, the machine comes with a pair of 2.5 Gbit Ethernet connections, supports numerous connectivity options and runs various Linux server images.

LG has finally outlined pricing for the UltraGear 45GR95QE, the company’s upcoming 45-inch and 800R curved gaming monitor. Sporting an AGLR OLED panel that operates at up to 240 Hz, the UltraGear 45GR95QE will be orderable from next month but will not begin shipping before Christmas.

Amazon is offering substantial savings across AMD’s desktop product stack. From the Ryzen 5 4600G to the Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 5000X models in between, the deals provide a more cost-effective way of upgrading an existing Socket AM4 build or adopting AMD’s latest Socket AM5 platform.

To improve the 3 nm yields that are barely reaching 20%, Samsung started working with US-based company Silicon Frontline Technology that specializes in electrostatic discharge prevention methods. Samsung is also developing a second generation 3 nm node, but it is unclear which stepping will be utilized by Nvidia, IBM and Qualcomm.

Self-driving Volkswagens will become a usual sighting in 2030, according to the carmaker's CEO, as VW is investing a lot in the driving autonomy technology right now. The electric car with all its cameras, sensors and computers will have become the 'biggest data collection device' there is by then.

Reports out of China have suggested that Xiaomi will implement a considerable price hike for the upcoming Xiaomi 13 series over the previous-generation Xiaomi 12 devices. However, a noted leaker has offered some justification for the hefty Xiaomi 13 price tags, with both upgraded components and volatile exchange rates playing their parts.

MSI has unveiled a new QD OLED monitor before a full CES 2023 showcased. Dubbed ‘Project 491C’ and reliant on a Samsung Display panel, the device is the first ‘super ultra-wide’ curved gaming monitor.

While the AirPods Max and AirPods Pro 2 have been heralded as offering excellent audio quality for their class, neither support high-definition Bluetooth audio codecs. Instead, both peak at 256 kbps over AAC, or SBC if you are not using an Apple product. Finally, an Apple engineer has commented on why the company has elected against supporting LDAC, aptX or equivalents.

OPPO has introduced a new, albeit iterative, generation of its Reno series of sub-flagship mobile devices. Nevertheless, the 9 and 9 Pro are keeping track of some prominent smartphone trends, refined dual rear cameras and an Android 13-based UI included. The Pro also steps up to 16GB RAM SKUs for the first time.

Honor has introduced the Earbuds 3i, a new pair of TWS earbuds that support ANC and Bluetooth 5.2. Equipped with 10 mm drivers, the Honor Earbuds 3i also features touch controls and offers up to 10 hours of battery life.

The OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus (or Pro+) has launched with aims to become the most premium Android smartphone of its line thus far. To this end, it has become the only device in which the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is augmented by an in-house MariSilicon X image signal processor (ISP). Furthermore, even its base model boasts 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

Weeks or days away from the most significant Tesla autonomous driving software update ever - FSD Beta V11 - Elon Musk made the current version available to anyone in the US and Canada who has paid for it. No pesky Safety Score shenanigans, but those on the 2022.40 update will have to wait for V11 to hit their branch.

With half a decade of security updates guaranteed, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 should receive four major Android upgrades. Released back in August 2021 with Android 11 and One UI 3.1.1, this handset received Android 12 with One UI 4 already. Now, the time has come for Android 13 and One UI 5.0 to hit it as well.

MSI has just announced its Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2022 deals on a selection of its laptops for gamers or creators. They include the well-received Intel Tiger Lake-based Stealth 15M, normally priced at US$1,399 on Amazon, as well as the newer Katana GF76 and G66 and the Pulse GL66. 16- and 17-inch Creator-series variants are also included in the sale.

High-resolution renders of the Samsung Galaxy A34 have surfaced, courtesy of @OnLeaks & Giznext. Arriving months ahead of the device’s presumed release window, the Galaxy A34 sports a few changes from the Galaxy A33 5G, including fewer rear-facing cameras.

Announced in 2019 and released mid-November 2020, Sony's PlayStation 5 home video game console arrived in the same month as the Microsoft Xbox Series X and Series S. According to insiders familiar with the matter, its successor could launch in 2028. A mid-generation update to arrive in 2023 or 2024 is also quite possible.

DJI has introduced yet another Mavic 3 series drone. The Mavic 3M is the antithesis of the Mavic 3 Classic, with DJI adding more cameras this time around. DJI has equipped the Mavic 3M with multispectral sensors for measuring the land beneath it mid-flight, among other uses.

DJI may have released the Mini 3 Pro earlier this year, but the company is not done with the Mini 3 series yet. Based on a series of leaks, DJI is preparing to release the regular Mini 3, a replacement for the Mini 2 and what should be a cheaper alternative to the Mini 3 Pro.

GKD is close to launching the Mini Plus Classic outside China, having revealed the gaming handheld in September. The GKD Mini Plus Classic features a 3.5-inch display, a Rockchip RK3566 chipset and 1 GB of RAM, plus a 3,000 mAh battery.

The Unihertz Jelly 2E is now available to order, a few weeks after the company introduced the pocket smartphone. Equipped with a 3-inch display and a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC, the Unihertz Jelly 2E is a cheaper alternative to the regular Jelly 2.

Besides the powerful i9-12900H laptop CPU, the NAD9 supports up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD plus two 2.5-inch SATA3 drives. The barebones version with no RAM and storage is priced at US$569, but Minisforum offers three additional configurations with up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB storage.

The Sony WF-1000XM4 launched for US$279.99, but the premium earbuds can be picked up for as little as US$178 during this year’s Black Friday deals. Available at a discounted price in either colour, the WF-1000XM4 supports the high-resolution LDAC codec and lasts up to 8 hours between charges, among other features.

RingConn has started selling its eponymous Smart Ring on crowdfunding website Indiegogo. Available from US$149, RingConn boasts that its Smart Ring outperforms the Oura Ring 3 in every aspect.

Amazon and OnePlus have reduced the OnePlus 10T during Black Friday. Available for as little as US$575 on Amazon, the OnePlus 10T features the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, a 120 Hz display and supports 150 W fast charging, among other features.

Xiaomi has presented a new version of the Xiaomi 12T Pro, roughly 6 weeks after releasing the standard Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro. Produced in collaboration with Daniel Arsham, the Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham Edition features a special design and will be sold in limited numbers.

Released less than a year ago, the Yeedi Mop Station Pro is a 3-in-1 robot vacuum and mop cleaner with dual-power spin mopping and 3000 Pa suction. The package also includes a self-cleaning station. The ongoing promotion pushes the US$799.99 price down by 30%, so those interested can grab this autonomous house cleaner for US$559.99.

At US$189.99, AMD's Radeon RX 6600 cards offer the best bang for the buck, as they crush the similarly-priced Nvidia competitors, plus they come bundled with two free games.

With future-proof features such as PCIe 5.0 support on select 600 Series motherboards and compatibility with DDR5-5200 memory, the 16-core AMD 9 Ryzen 7950X processor comes ready for overclocking. The list price of US$799 has just dropped to US$549.99 thanks to Amazon's 31% off Black Friday Deal.

FOSSiBOT has launched its F2400 portable power station for pre-order in the US and Japan. The gadget has a 2,048 Wh battery which you can recharge via a wall outlet or solar panels. The device has a maximum power output of 2,400 W with 16 ports, including 100 W USB-C and 18 W USB-A outputs.