In a notable deal for the Asus ROG Strix G15, a high-end all-AMD configuration featuring a quick octa-core processor and the quite capable Radeon RX 6800M is currently on sale for just US$1,399 at Best Buy.

The China-exclusive program rewards loyal customers who upgrade to a new EV model made by the American automaker. But instead of lowering the base price, these discounts include a more affordable FSD Autopilot upgrade as well as free supercharging for a limited number of miles.

A new supposed Apple iPhone 14 release date has started floating around social media, suggesting that the 2022 iPhone could actually arrive sooner than expected. In addition, it has been reported that Apple is making sure there are enough iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro units to go around thanks to huge production line figures.

If you ask some people, nostalgia is the sole reason for the success of shows like Stranger Things. No matter what we tell ourselves, there are some things that will always have a soft spot in our memories. The developers of these titles hope to tap into some of that nostalgia factor to deliver memorable gaming experiences.

Camera specifications for the Galaxy Z Fold4 have emerged ahead of Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event. Based on various leaks, the Galaxy Z Fold4 should feature significantly better cameras than its predecessor and may even be on par with the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus. Depending on who you believe, the Galaxy Z Fold4 will either start at €1,799 or €1,879 in the Eurozone.

The Edge 30 Ultra has surfaced on Geekbench ahead of the Moto X30 Pro's delayed release. Now confirmed for August 11, Motorola has also shared camera specifications, confirming more than just the presence of a 200 MP primary camera. Motorola will offer its next flagship smartphone with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, too.

LG may have stepped away from the smartphone market, but it continues to release Android tablets. Released in South Korea, the LG Ultra Tab has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, a 2K display and a 7,040 mAh battery, among other features. The LG Ultra Tab sells in South Korea for KRW 462,000, currently equivalent to approximately ~US$355.

Lower-income or middle-class electric car buyers that are aiming for a used vehicle may benefit much easier from the unprecedented climate change bill tax credits that Senate just passed than new EV owners. The bill sets strict battery materials and assembly conditions that exclude every current electric vehicle maker, including Tesla.

The upcoming Windows 10 22H2 release will be getting Windows 11's Universal Print and other printing-focused enhancements. Additionally, Windows 10 22H2 will also be getting an improved Focus Assist mode similar to Windows 11 that allows important notifications to pass through. Windows 10 22H2 is currently in the Release Preview phase and will be rolled out gradually in the coming months.

Xiaomi is projected to launch a second-gen foldable flagship smartphone before the end of 2022. Now, according to the latest alleged "Mix Fold 2" renders, it will not look that much different when compared to its markedly skinny predecessor. The leaker responsible for this new image also now advises its potential fans not to underestimate its starting price nonetheless.

LilyGO has started offering the TTGO T4, an ESP32-based single-board computer (SBC). Equipped with a colour display on one side, the TTGO T4 also comes with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, plus a microSD card reader and a 20-pin GPIO header, among other features. The LilyGO TTGO T4 starts at US$26.98 with a 2.4-inch display and is orderable now.

Chuwi has released a 2022 version of the CoreBook X Pro. Inexplicably, the machine has a smaller battery than its predecessor, plus a processor that offers weaker graphics performance. There are no other upgrades for the new Chuwi CoreBook X Pro either.

Chuwi has introduced a new version of the HeroBook Pro 14, a 1080p laptop powered by an Intel Gemini Lake processor. Now equipped the more powerful Intel Celeron N4020, the HeroBook Pro 14 also features 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 256 GB SATA 3.0 SSD. The HeroBook Pro 14 is orderable in multiple markets, including Europe and the US.

More details about the Edge 30 Neo have emerged online, this time courtesy of Geekbench. Thought to be a re-branded Edge 30 Lite, the Edge 30 Neo should launch with a 120 Hz POLED display powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and 8 GB of RAM, among other features.

Garmin has presented a new beta software update for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S. Arriving only a few days after Beta version 9.13, Beta version 9.15 is a Release Candidate build. Garmin hopes to push the bill unchanged to all Instinct 2 series smartwatches unchanged as a public update soon too.

Hands-on photos of the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 have leaked online just a few days before their official introduction. Both scheduled for release on August 10, the pair will feature modest redesigns compared to the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. The Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 will retain noticeable display creases, though.

Garmin has released Beta version 9.28 software for Fēnix 7 and Epix smartwatches. The update enables users in China to view stocks and improves the Daily Suggested Workout plan UI. These upgrades are added to the already long list of changes available to owners of these models who sign up for Garmin’s Beta Program.

LG is now offering its three latest UltraGear gaming monitors in Europe, just a week after confirming availability for the Eurozone. Shipping later this month, UltraGear 32GQ850, UltraGear 32GQ950 and UltraGear 48GQ900 are all available to pre-order now and will ship later this month. LG has decided to discount each monitor by a fair amount during their pre-order periods too.

LOKMAT has launched a new smartwatch, the Comet Pro. The wearable is an upgraded version of the Comet, with a larger 1.32-in display. Health features of the watch include blood pressure, heart rate and SpO2 monitors. Plus, you can also use the device to make Bluetooth calls and unlock doors with a built-in NFC function.

According to reports, Apple is reserving all its new smartwatch features for the Watch Pro. While the Watch Series 8 is still expected to launch next month, it will be more of another run-out for the Watch Series 7 than an entirely new model. Reputedly, Apple is dropping the titanium option for its mainstream Apple Watch too.

Vivo launched its first ever foldable smartphone, the X Fold, in 2022. Now, the Galaxy Fold-style contender is said to get a mid-year refresh that, like many brand-new flagships, will run on the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 platform. However, these updated SKUs are still slated to have the X Fold's class-leading main display.

Sony's Xperia 1 IV is the first smartphone with a periscope lens that allows for true variable optical zoom. But the cameras are not the only area where the Japanese manufacturer breaks new ground, which may appeal to certain buyer groups.

Motorola will launch a 2022 version of its Razr foldable smartphone shortly in August 2022. However, it seems the OEM could not wait to announce some of its best attributes, which are also significant improvements compared to its predecessor. They include the fact that it could well have the highest refresh rate display in its category on its release.

Lenovo has just officially confirmed the leaks pointing to an imminent launch for the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022, a slate that will come in a range of finish options as colorful as its 120Hz AMOLED display. Its metallic unibody will be ~7mm in depth and incorporate speakers tuned by JBL.

Twitter claps back at Elon Musk over his use of a publicly listed web bot detection tool to measure the number of spam accounts on the platform. For the uninitiated, Musk signed an agreement to acquire Twitter for US$44 billion before backing out of the deal citing concerns that at least 10% of the daily active users are bots.

Tesla must be ordered to pay damages to all those who suffered from the 'misleading' names of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability features, demands the Californian DMV. It also wants Tesla's dealer license that expires on October 31 to be suspended or revoked.

At a steeply discounted sale price of just US$228, the Sony WH-1000XM4 are a great choice for bargain hunters who can refrain from buying the latest but only marginally better fifth generation of Sony's noise-cancelling over-ear headphones, which are also considerably more expensive.

OnePlus' next wearable is said to launch as the Nord Watch, thereby becoming a wrist-borne extension of the brand's growing sub-flagship ecosystem in the near future. It is also now touted as geared toward fitness features, and is now also most recently rumored to come with a minimum of 2 color SKUs and "solid" runtimes between charges.

Nothing has aimed for the most distinctive design in the Android world with its inaugural phone (1); however, online durability and repairability testers have found that it confers few advantages thus far. In addition, the YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys has encountered something teardown enthusiasts may not have expected or wished to see in the new handset.

ROSE Bikes has launched the MAYOR PLUS, an e-bike available in trekking and SUV models. The series has a maximum assistance range of 140 km (~87 miles) thanks to a 740 Wh battery. A 750 W BOSCH motor delivers up to 85 Nm of torque and a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph). Other features of the electric bicycle include a color display and lighting.

Ride1Up has updated its cheaper electric bike model, the CORE-5. The battery energy has been increased to 12.8 Ah to improve the bicycle’s assistance range. Plus, a 60 Lux headlight has been fitted to the front of the vehicle. The pedelec is still equipped with a 750 W motor for a top speed of 15 mph (~24 kph) and up to 60 Nm of torque.

The WS3 PRO is a new, less expensive smartwatch from China. You can use the wearable for Bluetooth calling, with a built-in speaker and microphone. The touchscreen watch is compatible with Android and iOS devices and has up to 7 days of battery life. Plus, the gadget has many health features, including blood oxygen, blood pressure and heart rate monitors.

Customers in the US affected by a recall of the Toyota bZ4X electric SUV have been offered a refund. The offer was found in a letter to purchasers, uncovered by Electrek. Plus, the company continues to provide free loan cars and fuel to customers who still wish to receive the model. The recall was issued earlier this year following concerns that the wheels may fall off with sharp braking or turning.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 are set to debut on August 10 as the first Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 foldables of the year. They will be joined later by OPPO's alternatives: the OPPO Find N Fold and Find N Flip, with the Chinese company likely hoping to snag some market share from Samsung in that segment.

A very capable configuration of the sixth generation of Lenovo's flagship 14-inch convertible notebook is now on sale as it is being replaced by the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7, which is much more expensive but not necessarily better in many regards.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X engineering sample that recently appeared on the beleaguered website UserBenchmark has now been placed in the top position in the site’s CPU average bench chart. To acknowledge this somewhat surprising turn of events, the Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD have earned the most backhanded of compliments.

ColorOS is OPPO's skin for Android, and runs on the smartphones under its brand as well as China-only OnePlus devices. The OEM is now said to be ready to unveil its latest version of the software, based on the major Android 13 upgrade, within the remarkably early time-frame of August 2022. The UI in question is available right now, albeit as a public beta and to a limited pool of users.

Intel's upcoming 13th gen Raptor Lake flagship, the Core i9-13900K, has put up some impressive numbers in leaked Geekbench 5 and Cinebench R23 benchmarks. The Core i9-13900K shows perceivable improvements in single-core performance over the Core i9-12900K. The Raptor Lake behemoth is also able to leave the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the Ryzen 7 5800X far behind in both benchmarks, but the real deal lies in massive multi-core uplifts over these processors.

Nokia has updated the ultra-budget 110 4G it sells in India for 2022. Apart from an updated design and new colors, it seems to have much the same specs as its immediate predecessor. For something even more renewed and with extra retro charm, the 8210 4G has now been unleashed alongside it.

OnePlus is not done launching phones and has now put out a cheaper version of the Nord N20 on AliExpress. Dubbed the OnePlus Nord N20 SE, the smartphone packs an almost two-year-old MediaTek processor and a few other compromises to come in cheaper than the Nord N20.

Mini-LED makes its debut in the form of 1,100 nits that ensure a true HDR gaming experience: Asus' ROG Flow X16 is a compact 16-inch and 2-in-1 convertible that keeps 125 watts of RTX 3070 Ti permanently cool, outperforming other multimedia notebooks while remaining quieter than gaming laptops.

An IgorsLAB report claims that an unnamed OEM has already stopped manufacturing Intel Arc A380 graphics cards, citing "quality concerns." The report raises further questions about international launch timeframes for the A380, following a China-exclusive launch marred by immature drivers and inconsistent performance.

The identity of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's 200 MP camera was revealed a few days ago, and more information has now surfaced about the sensor. Sadly, though, it appears the S23 Ultra's camera will remain less impressive than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra's IMX989.

A convenient roundup chart of the many leaks and rumors about the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series and AMD Radeon RX 7000 series has been put together along with some positive price speculation. A couple of specs highlights include a possible 800 W TDP for the RTX 4090 Ti and an astonishing 384 MB cache for a so-called RX 7970 XT3D graphics card.

Tesla's immensely popular electric SUV, which is now being produced in four Gigafactories across three continents, is expected to become the top-selling car in the entire world as its yearly sales numbers could exceed 1 million units in 2023.

Cheap displays, low RAM and storage, and older generation CPUs or GPUs are common tricks that manufacturers like to use. Uninformed buyers may think they're getting a good deal, but the sly cut corners can sometimes be steep.