The Xiaomi 12S Ultra debuted in China early last month as the world's first Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 device with its 1-inch 50 MP camera also receiving plaudits. That phone will sadly never make its way out of China, but Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has now confirmed things will be different next time out.

Alder Lake processor, dedicated graphics card, IPS display - the new Samsung Galaxy Book2 15 looks good on the spec sheet. In reality, though, the laptop disappoints in most respects. The new Arc A350M GPU from Intel in particular delivered lacklustre performance during the review, much like the display.

BenQ has introduced the MOBIUZ EX270M, MOBIUZ EX270QM and MOBIUZ EX480UZ, all gaming monitors designed to suit different audiences. While the latter is a 48-inch OLED gaming monitor, BenQ's other 27-inch gaming monitor both offer 240 Hz refresh rates.

BetaView has brought the Zion X to Kickstarter, a series of 16-inch portable monitors with bright displays. Supposedly plug and play, the Zion X Lite and Zion X Pro are just 6 mm thick and feature 2.5K panels with 16:10 aspect ratios.

Mark Zuckerberg has provided details on Meta's first VR headset, along with its release window. Launching later this year, the rumoured Meta Quest Pro will bring plenty of new features, confirming earlier leaks.

The Alienware AW2723DF is a gaming monitor that Dell is aiming at eSports gamers, with a 1440p resolution and a 280 Hz overclockable refresh rate. Dell boasts that the Alienware AW2723DF is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified too, as well being AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible.

To our surprise, the budget Lenovo convertible is the best model to get thus far if you want to see the Core i5-1235U at its best. The performance delta between a 15 W and 25 W TDP CPU is significant and worthy of attention for users in the market for a new 12th gen Intel laptop.

A new Xperia smartphone has made some brief appearances in two of Sony’s latest video clips promoting its upcoming launch event, which takes place on September 1. Much of the focus of the teasers is on British songwriter Cat Burns, but there are several glimpses of what could be either the Sony Xperia 5 IV or a new Xperia Compact.

A noted leaker has described the potentially upcoming Sony Xperia 5 IV as the best compact flagship smartphone of the year, as long as it gets a specific processor upgrade. Leaks in regard to the Xperia 5 IV have been surprisingly thin on the ground, with many fans hoping for a triumphant release for the beloved range.

Dell has introduced the Alienware AW2523HF, a gaming monitor that will be available from next month. Equipped with a 24.5-inch IPS panel, the Alienware AW2523HF offers 400 nits of peak brightness, HDR10 support and a 360 Hz refresh rate at 1080p, among other features.

Himiway has announced that you will soon be able to purchase some of its fat-tire e-bikes on Amazon. Each model has a top speed of 20 mph (~32 kph), with various batteries providing from 60 to 80 miles (~97 to 129 km) of range on a single charge. The bicycles are fitted with LCDs to show real-time data, with a USB port to charge your phone.

Renault has unveiled the Hippie Caviar Motel, an electric campervan. The EV is powered by a 120-hp motor and can travel up to 177 miles (~285 km) on a single charge. Inside the van is a programmable heating system, and you can convert the seating into a bed. Plus, there is lots of storage onboard for your belongings, including a ski rack.

Vivo is currently said to have an "X Fold S", or a mid-year refresh of its existing 2022 foldable flagship smartphone, in the works. Now, a famous leaker asserts that this variant is indeed on the way, and with an increased battery size compared to its immediate predecessor. It may also rock a color option not seen in the original LTPO OLED device.

The Hotwav C1 smartwatch is currently selling for the discounted price of US$26.99 at TOMTOP. The company claims the gadget has SpO2, heart rate and blood pressure monitors, and other health tracking features. Plus, the wearable is expected to last up to 10 days on a single charge.

HP has unveiled an all-in-one (AiO) desktop that features some impressive hardware. Equipped with 12th generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs, the HP 34" AiO Desktop PC puts these to use in combination with a 5K ultra-wide display, among other features.

HP has introduced the Z32k G3, the world's first Thunderbolt 4 monitor with an IPS Black Panel. HP promises that the monitor will deliver high colour accuracy and significantly better black levels than conventional IPS panels. The HP Z32k G3 has Thunderbolt 4 ports too, among other features.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 11 SE in India, along with its pricing and release date. Surprisingly, Xiaomi has rebadged the Redmi Note 10S, with the company even pre-installing MIUI 12.5 and Android 11 instead of MIUI 13. Still, the new Redmi Note 11 SE should be more powerful than the model available in China, which has a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset.

LG has teased the UltraFine 32UQ890 before its showcase at next month's IFA 2022 conference. Billed as a 4K professional monitor, the UltraFine 32UQ890 also comes with a stand that can automatically adjust its height, tilt and extension to minimise posture issues.

The Space Q45 headphones and Space A45 wireless earbuds have launched simultaneously from Soundcore as the Anker brand's latest audio accessories with "ultra long" play-times between charges. They also share adaptive active noise-cancellation (AANC) specs rated to block up to 98% of all environmental sounds.

The featherweight LG Gram 17 (17Z90Q) is equipped with an Alder Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4 and room for two PCIe 4 SSDs. This is complemented by excellent battery life and a matte 17-inch display in the 16:10 format (2560x1600 pixels).

The Xiaomi Mijia Air Conditioner Natural Wind 1.5 hp has launched in China at the discounted price of 2,799 yuan (~US$408). The device offers a wide angle airflow, with the ability to adjust the wind deflector up to 180°. The smart home gadget can run quietly at 18 dBA and begin to cool a room in as little as 30 seconds.

Netflix has just confirmed that the upcoming BioShock movie adaptation will be directed by Francis Lawrence, the man behind titles such as I Am Legend and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Michael Green (Logan, American Gods, Blade Runner 2049) will be in charge of the script, while the movie will be co-produced by 2K and Vertigo Entertainment.

The XGIMI Magic Lamp is now available to pre-order in China. The multi-use gadget combines a ceiling-mounted light with a projector which can cast 1080p images with a 0.7:1 throw ratio. You can control the device, including the brightness and color temperature of the lamp, via a smartphone app. Plus, the device has an integrated 2.1 channel Harman Kardon sound system.

SAIC is a Chinese state-owned manufacturer responsible for the vehicles sold under a plethora of brands in the country, Volkswagen, Audi, MG and Chevrolet included. The auto giant has announced that it plans to develop a universal connected-car experience that may allow any of its cars to pair to any user smartphone - as well as any smart device around, it for that matter. OPPO has been tapped as the software partner with the expertise to deliver on this futuristic dream.

According to early reports, DJI is less than a month away from announcing the Action 3, an action camera that will probably compete with the GoPro Hero 11 Black. While the DJI Action 3 will serve as a successor to last year's Action 2, it is expected to depart from its compact design.

Razer has started offering the Basilisk V3 Pro, a gaming mouse that has a Pixart PAW3950 optical sensor and 11 programable buttons. Available from US$159.99, the Basilisk V3 Pro weighs 112 g and supports popular Razer accessories, including its Mouse Dock Pro.

LG has introduced the UltraGear 45GR95QE, its latest gaming monitor. Equipped with a curved 45-inch display, the UltraGear 45GR95QE offers 1440p visuals with a 240 Hz refresh rate and excellent response times, thanks to its reliance on an OLED panel.

According got new reports, Fitbit is laying the groundwork to release a successor to last year's Charge 5 fitness tracker. Dubbed the Charge 6 at this stage, the next-generation fitness tracker may have stopped by the FCC in the US with plenty of connectivity options.

Despite its Surface-Like appearance, the new HP Dragonfly Folio G3 does not come with a detachable keyboard. However, this convertible offers premium features such as powerful Intel Alder Lake vPro processors, 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors, an 8 MP webcam and a 3000 x 2000 OLED display option.

The latest device to launch as the iQOO Z6 is now official in its home market of China. It is also the world's latest smartphone with up-to-date 80W charging technology, yet starts at much less than US$250. It has debuted alongside the Z6x, a smartphone that costs even less, yet packs its brand's first 6,000mAh battery and a 144Hz display.

Korean companies like LG and Samsung, which supply batteries for Tesla vehicles, are starting to clean their supply chain of China-made cathode and other battery materials. The move follows the new Inflation Reduction Act EV subsidy requirements for manufacturing in North America.

AMD is reportedly launching Zen 4 X3D early next year if the latest report from Moore’s Law is Dead is accurate. The chips which might include the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D are reportedly Zen 4 desktop parts with 3D stacked cache. Aside from desktop SKUs, the leaker has also shared some details regarding AMD’s Dragon Range APUs.

OEPLAY is currently crowdfunding for its MusicStar5 Hi-Fi speaker on Indiegogo. Thanks to custom-designed AMT tweeters, the sound system has a wide frequency range from 33 Hz to 55 kHz. You can pair two of the gadgets for a stereo sound experience and connect your smartphone via Bluetooth 5.0.

The Yamaha SR-C30A Compact Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer has been revealed. The device will launch this October for US$279.95. The gadget comes with a range of sound-enhancing technologies, such as 3D Surround Sound, with support for Dolby Digital. You can connect to the sound system via Bluetooth and control the device with your smartphone.

Elon Musk announced plans to 'increase connectivity' together with America's best 5G network carrier, T-Mobile, and will offer satellite-to-cellular data for the carrier's dead spots. The speculation that Starlink's satellite Internet may be used as a 5G backhaul in rural areas didn't materialize.

Samsung partnered with AMD to revolutionize mobile graphics with the launch of the Exynos 2200 and its Xclipse 920 GPU based on AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture. However, things didn’t go as planned with the Xclipse 920 failing to compete favorably with Qualcomm and Apple’s solutions. But, even with this setback, Samsung is not done with RDNA-based GPUs as the company is continuing its collaboration with AMD.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the larger iPhone 14 Pro Max could possibly come in new blue and purple color variants, but these two colors could also be combined in one particularly fancy model that appears to change its color depending on the angle from which it is looked at.

The Raptor Lake Intel Core i7-13700 has made a surprising first appearance on PassMark, with the hybrid chip performing solidly if somewhat underwhelmingly in single-thread testing and in the CPU Mark test suite. The measured performance gains over the i7-12700 are only satisfactory, with more cores available to tempt buyers.

The ROG Keris and Gladius III are Wireless AimPoint mice designed by Asus with a Push-Fit Switch Socket II design that allows the user to replace their stock switches for others. The accessories support wired and wireless modes and have a build rated for "precise control" and a battery estimated to last for over 100 hours per charge.

DJI has introduced the Avata, its latest FPV drone. Available from US$629.99, the DJI Avata has a 48 MP CMOS sensor, supports 4K videos and has an 18-minute battery life, among other features.

LG has previewed its PuriCare Objet Collection Aero Furniture series, three tables with built-in air purifiers. Compatible with the LG ThinQ ecosystem, the three devices mirror the IKEA Starkvind, which is already orderable. LG will exhibit the PuriCare Objet Collection Aero Furniture series at next month's IFA 2022 conference.

It is now possible to fly the DJI Mavic 3 drone without needing an A2 drone licence. While the DJI Mavic 3 has not changed since its release, the drone has been granted C1 certification under the EU's drone regulations. Consequently, you no longer need to keep at 50 metres away from people.

Hardkernel has introduced the ODROID-Go Ultra, a 5-inch gaming handheld that should deliver twice the performance that the ODROID-Go Super achieves. Equipped with an Amlogic S922X chipset and 2 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, the ODROID-Go Ultra has a 5-inch display and a 4,000 mAh battery for up to 6 hours of gaming.

One-netbook has presented the ONEMIX 4S, an upgrade on the One Mix 4 mini-laptop that the company already sells. Still equipped with a 10.1-inch and 2.5K display, the ONEMIX 4S relies on Intel Alder Lake processors, rather than the Tiger Lake-based ones found in the One Mix 4. One-netbook is looking for beta testers as part of the ONEMIX 4S' development too.

The first signs of the DIZO Watch R Talk have appeared online. Leaked by 91mobiles, the DIZO Watch R Talk is slated for release next month with an AMOLED display and a GPS module, among other features.

Asus has announced the expansion of its X670E motherboard offerings at Gamescom 2022, with new ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, Prime and ProArt variants. They are all rated to upgrade to DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support as well as that for the latest AMD Ryzen chipsets - plus USB4 in some flagship cases. Meanwhile, the OEM's popular Thor series of power supplies has just been joined by a first-gen Loki variant with an 80 PLUS Platinum certification.