The mysterious new Tesla order to the world's largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer CATL turned out to be not of its novel Kirin batteries, but of LFP packs. Not your regular LFP battery, though, rather a greatly improved chemistry with higher density slated for the Model Y.

A new Counterpoint Research report indicates that the smartphone market in Europe saw its "worst" second quarter since 2020, with 11% fewer shipments year-on-year (YoY), as well as 13% fewer compared to the preceding quarter, or 1Q2021. Nevertheless, some leading brands actually saw growth, with a particularly impressive +21% jump on the part of Realme in 2Q2022.

Phison, AMD, and Micron have demonstrated an excess of 10 GB/s sequential read and write performance in a test 6C/12T Ryzen 7000 system. The new Phison E26 controller is capable of supporting PCIe Gen5 speeds, and this is the first time the platform is being paired with Micron's new 232-layer B58R TLC NAND, which will soon be the among the densest flash memories on the market.

Valve has started rolling out new features and changes for the Steam Deck with SteamOS 3.3. According to Valve, the latest update provides more stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as allowing you to scale the Steam Deck UI on external displays, among other changes.

Digital Chat Station has outlined specifications for the Oppo Watch 3, one of the first confirmed smartwatches with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 series chipset. Reputedly, Oppo has paired the powerful SoC with an LTPO AMOLED display, which will help deliver up to 5 days of battery life in general use. ECG capabilities could be on board for the Oppo Watch 3 too, among other features.

The next generation of iPhones is said to be divided into 'standard' and Pro categories once again, signifying that the most premium specs and features have been reserved for the latter. According to a new report from a South Korean industry blog, this even extends to the quality of displays supplied by Samsung to distribute among the upcoming mobile flagship variants. Apple's choices might see "14" and "14 Max" models losing out in certain specific and unexpected ways.

High-resolution marketing images of the Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 have leaked online. Revealed ahead of the pair's official announcement, the images highlight their intended uses as fitness trackers as well as general smartwatches.

It seems that Google is preparing to release Android 13 well ahead of its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro launch event. Supposedly arriving as soon as next month, Android 13 will reach AOSP first before making its way to Pixel smartphones.

Leica has confirmed plans to release its first Laser TV. Leica has teamed up with Hisense, which already offers numerous Laser TVs like the 120L9-Pro and PX1-Pro. Dubbed the Leica Cine 1, the Laser TV will debut next month at IFA 2022.

Logitech and Tencent are looking to take a slice of the gaming handheld market. Having announced a partnership, the pair hope to release a 'cloud gaming handheld' later this year with a focus on NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming services. A potential design for the upcoming handheld has surfaced too.

Press renders of the Edge (2022) have leaked ahead of the device's official release. Expected to arrive next month, the Edge (2022) will sport a familiar design with a 50 MP primary camera that supports OIS, among other features.

Porsche has announced that it plans to develop electric bicycle motors, batteries and connectivity software. The company claims that the engines will be powerful, with plans to use them in upcoming e-bike models. Porsche has recently taken over Fazua, an electric drive system specialist, and acquired a majority stake in Greyp, another e-bike brand.

Porsche Design has launched the Conference Speaker PDS30, a portable Bluetooth device. Conference mode allows a two-way conversation with 360° voice coverage and a listening range of up to 3 m (~10 ft). Plus, speaker mode lets you play content from a connected device. The gadget can last 12 hours on a single charge and recharges via USB-C.

The ONEBOT S2 folding electric bike is currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo. The bicycle has a magnesium-alloy frame and weighs 39 lbs (~18 kg). A 250 W motor allows you to accelerate from 0 to 16 mph (~25 kph) in 3.2 seconds, with up to 35 Nm of torque. Plus, a 216 Wh battery delivers up to 31 miles (~50 km) of range.

Current gen AMD and Nvidia GPUs have experienced another round of price cuts in Germany and Austria according to 3DCenter. The RTX 3090, for instance, is going for up to 26% below MSRP. AMD’s competing product, the RX 6900 XT, also enjoys a similar price cut and is retailing for around 24% less than the suggested retail price.

The Pivot Shuttle SL is a lightweight electric mountain bike, with the lightest model weighing just 36.3 lbs (~16.4 kg). The lightness is achieved with a proprietary carbon fiber frame and a superlight drive system. A FAZUA motor delivers up to 60 Nm of torque, and a 430 Wh battery allows you to ride with assistance for around four hours.

Apple has now added the first Touch Bar Mac — the 2016 Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch — to its vintage product list. The 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro is joined by seven other Mac computers and two 9.7-inch iPad Pros. Products in Apple's vintage list are typically ineligible for official servicing, but customers still get an additional couple of years subject to parts availability.

Oura and Natural Cycles, a fertility tracking app, have announced a partnership. A link between the Oura Smart Ring and the Natural Cycles app enables automatic temperature measurements, which are used to determine your fertility status. When you give permission, the integration is one way, with Oura sharing temperature, heart rate and sleep health data.

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 10T (OnePlus Ace Pro) launch event in China has been cancelled. While no explicit reason has been cited, it could likely be due to the ongoing situation in China/Taiwan.

The good-looking Asus TUF Dash F15 has now received its first noteworthy discount on Amazon, which makes the 15-inch gaming laptop a good deal for mobile gamers who are looking for a light but still capable mid-range machine with a decent CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.

The Intel Core i7-13700K is rumored to be a 16-core chip that is bringing a meaningful performance boost over 12th gen parts. Thanks to an anonymous tip made to VideoCardz, we now have a hint about the overclocking potential and the resulting performance uplift of the 13th gen Core i7.

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is the latest Zen 3+ “Rembrandt” mobile processor to make its way onto the PassMark test site, with a single sample displaying good enough results to keep up with the more-powerful Intel Core i7-1260P. Along with beefed-up TDP and clock rates, the Ryzen 5 6600U can also brag of having an RDNA2-powered iGPU.

The next generation of the popular Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger will exclusively rely on all-electric drivetrains, which may be a tough swallow for muscle car fans from around the world who love the unique rumbling sound of a V8 Hemi.

Recent rumors claimed the iPhone 14 would start at US$899, US$100 more than the iPhone 13 did. According to a new report, however, the iPhone 14 is set to maintain the price tag of its predecessor, with Apple supposedly keen to keep entry prices as low as possible.

The brave owner of the British luxury car managed to remove the heavily smoking EV from his garage in order to protect his house from the flames. Purportedly, this is the fourth Jaguar I-Pace that has caught fire under these kind of circumstances.

A German retailer has revealed that Samsung is preparing to release a whole range of cases and screen protectors for the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4. Both smartphones should debut on August 10 at a Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch5 Pro and the Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

LG has finally announced US pricing and availability for its 2022 CineBeam projectors. The series consists of 2 ultra-short-throw DLP units rated to cast a 4K UHD window of 120 inches in size from less than 20 centimeters (cm) from a wall. They also feature up-to-3,700 lumen brightness, HDMI with eARC and integrated 40W speakers.

The launch of the OnePlus 10T is just a day away. However, an unboxing video has already landed on YouTube. Showcasing the device's features, lack of wireless charging and its 160 W power adapter, the video also compares the OnePlus 10T against other recent smartphones like the Nothing Phone (1), Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The same video highlights OnePlus' first-party cases for the OnePlus 10T too.

BMW North America is recalling a small number of i4 sedans and iX SUVs over potential concerns of battery fires. The company said that it is proactively reaching out to affected customers and has advised them not to charge or drive these vehicles until the battery is freely replaced by the dealer.

Always-on display (AOD) functionality will be one of many innovations that Apple brings to iPhones with the release of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone Pro Max. While both are rumoured to arrive next month, it appears that Apple has left clues in Xcode as to how AOD will work on iOS 16. Purportedly, Apple could release the feature with some limitations, unlike its Android competitors.

Apple has made another attempt to woo Android users to iPhones. In its latest video, the company has sought to explain the advantages of switching to an iPhone and what Android users can expect, including whether it will get the latest updates and Apple's support coverage.

Oppo could be the first company to bring a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1-powered smartwatch to market when it announces the Watch 3. Confirmed to be based on Qualcomm's latest smartwatch chipset, the Oppo Watch 3 may debut as soon as next week. Meanwhile, a leak already shows that Oppo has overhauled the design of its flagship smartwatch between the Watch 2 and Watch 3. There could even be two versions of the Oppo Watch 3 too.

iQOO has launched its 9T today (August 2, 2022). However, there are still a few days before it actually starts selling via its new dedicated Amazon.in page. The buyer will get a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC in an updated, racing-inspired chassis with a 6.78-inch 120Hz FHD+ E5 AMOLED display, up to 12GB of RAM, a 50MP ISOCELL GN1 main camera and 120W charging in this refreshed flagship package.

Images of the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 fast charger have been leaked by SnoopyTech, suggesting that it will have a USB-C output rather than the USB-A cable used for its predecessor. The fast charger is expected to add 45% to the smartwatch’s battery in 30 minutes. Canadian prices for the watch have also been reported, starting from CA$349 (~US$272).

A Kickstarter campaign for the HyperDrive Thunderbolt 4 Power Hub has begun for US customers. The device can transfer data at up to 40 Gbps and supports connection to two displays simultaneously. Three 50 W downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports are available, with a fourth 96 W PD fast-charging port.

You may have heard of local dimming, but what about local refresh rate? Samsung has reportedly filed a patent that suggests this will become a possibility for the next generation of its displays. It outlines a method for creating a single panel split into multiple zones with different refresh rates, the current high-end 120Hz standard included.

Motorola has taken to Weibo to announce the cancellation of the Moto Razr 2022 and Moto X30 Pro launch event, mere hours before it was scheduled to start. The company didn't cite any reason and has asked users to monitor its social media platforms for more information.

Honda's quest to take over the budget side of the electric vehicle revolution may soon meet a competitor with more experience in EV making. NIO is preparing to unleash a new EV brand with the codename Firefly in order to compete in the market for electric cars that cost less than US$30,000.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is said to be ready to make the step up from the 108 MP main camera on recent Samsung flagships, to a new 200 MP camera. The identity of that 200 MP sensor was unknown, but that appears to have changed.

Google has opened the Android 13 Beta program to the Pixel 6a, its latest smartphone. Available to download now, the Pixel 6a has skipped all versions of Android 13 Beta until Beta 4.1. Android 13 Beta 4.1 is available to install manually on the Pixel 6a or through the Android Beta Program.

Google has released a new camera feature for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, nearly a year after their release. Expanding the functionality of Magic Eraser, the feature comes directly from the Pixel 6a, which launched last month.

It seems that Pico is preparing to release another VR headset, following the launch of the Neo 3 Link earlier this year. Following the publication of an FCC listing in which the regulatory body revealed the headset's design, images of the Pico 4 Pro's controller have also leaked.

Fitbit has released new watch faces for the Charge 5 and Luxe, two of its most recent fitness trackers. Arriving after software version 1.171.50 for both devices, the new watch faces should provide a fresh touch of colour for both more than a year after their releases.

The 2022 Hoco Y2 Pro smartwatch is now available via AliExpress. The gadget has many functions, such as making and receiving Bluetooth calls. Other features include real-time weather updates and a find my phone tool. Health features of the watch include heart rate monitoring alongside sleep and exercise tracking.

The Rogbid King smartwatch is available worldwide via Banggood. The gadget runs on Android 9.1, with a nano SIM card slot and 4G support. Two cameras are built into the device, enabling features such as face unlock and video calling. Plus, health tools are included on the watch, such as heart rate and SpO2 monitors.

While a London High Court acknowledged the defamatory nature of social media posts debunking Craig Wright's claims that he is the Bitcoin protocol inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, the judge awarded only nominal damages to Craig. The court cited "false claims" as the reason for the minimal damages verdict.