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Aug 1, 2022
Intel is reportedly struggling to resolve issues plaguing Arc Alchemist boards. (Source: Intel)

Scathing report claims Intel may cancel Arc GPUs for gaming altogether as Alchemist rumored to have a "fundamental hardware flaw"

Intel may cancel Arc for gaming if the newest report from Moore’s Law is Dead is true. The leaker claims to have gotten access to internal slides as well as inside information that paint a picture of consistently missed deadlines due to issues related to the hardware design of Alchemist.
Fawad Murtaza, 01 Aug 2022 01:58
Jul 31, 2022
The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro are Xiaomi's first smartphones to receive either Android 13 or MIUI 13.1. (Image source: Xiaomiui - edited)

Android 13 and MIUI 13.1 builds land for Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi has surprised fans by releasing MIUI 13.1, a short stop-over before it presents MIUI 14. Currently in beta, MIUI 13.1 has reached the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro so far. MIUI 13.1 is the first time that Xiaomi has based its in-house OS on Android 13, too.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2022 22:32
Sony debuted an innovative telephoto system with this year's Xperia 1 IV. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Leaker predicts three new camera sensors for next year's Sony Xperia 1 V

Rumours about the Xperia 1 V have already appeared online, two months after Sony released the Xperia 1 IV. Assumed to be arriving in 2023, the Xperia 1 V is tipped to rely on a new triple camera setup, a major departure from the Xperia 1 IV and its predecessors.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2022 22:18
Tesla's self-driving feature had nothing to do with this crash (image: CNEVPost)

Drunk Tesla driver tries to use the old Autopilot excuse after crashing into a pole

While Tesla's automated driving feature is facing scrutiny by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk drivers are going too far by blaming it for accidents of their own making. One Tesla owner used precisely that excuse when the authorities asked him why did he slam his car into a pole.
Daniel Zlatev, 31 Jul 2022 20:22
Fitness is in VR now, but does it also have to be Meta? (Source: Within)

Meta's alleged bid to build a VR monopoly is challenged in a new FTC lawsuit

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is a global conglomerate that has patently thrown its weight behind virtual reality as the next social media of big-tech industry concerns. However, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken issue with what it sees as the company's crusade to "buy its way" to metaverse dominance, and has legal objections to its latest attempted merger in the space.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2022 19:20
TheOnePlus guarantees 2 Android upgrades and 3 years of Android security updates for the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G: Affordable 5G smartphone with good features

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G aims to win over buyers with its good price-performance ratio. For around US$300, you get a mid-range smartphone with a 120 Hz display, a 5000 mAh battery and a 64 MP triple camera.
Manuel Masiero, 31 Jul 2022 19:01
Budget Realme phones may go 5G soon. (Source: Realme)

Realme gears up for India's 5G rollout with a new smartphones that could cost less than US$130

Realme India's CEO, Madhav Sheth, has reportedly revealed that the brand's next smartphone with 5G could be its cheapest yet. It will target its budget price-tier in response to the impending roll-out of a next-gen mobile service network tipped to finally go nationwide in 2022. The device will be a part of a product launch cycle tipped to keep right on going throughout the rest of this year.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2022 18:11
The Razr 2022 lacks its predecessor's substantial chin. (Image source: Motorola)

Razr 2022: Motorola teases slim display bezels and 50 MP camera amid certification sighting

Motorola has confirmed more details about the Razr 2022 ahead of its August 2 release. While the company has showcased more aspects of its upcoming foldable smartphone, TENAA has outlined even more specifications in a lengthy certification publication.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2022 17:09
The MacBook Air M2. (Source: Apple)

Apple posts bumper earnings of US$83 billion for the third quarter of 2022

Market analysts have been less than optimistic about Apple's ability to live up to earlier estimates of how much revenue it could generate for its third fiscal quarter of 2022 (3FQ2022). However, those figures are now out there, and they show the Cupertino giant have defied those expectations with "record" takings for the 3 months. On the other hand, the new MacBooks Air and Pro could be said to have fallen short of their ability to contribute to this new report.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2022 17:07
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra sports the biggest camera sensor ever seen on a contemporary smartphone. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 12S Ultra teardown reveals a potential camera gambit

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is already regarded as one of the best camera smartphones in the world, thanks to its class-leading 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor and Leica's imaging. The flagship phone may be set to get improved camera performance as well, in light of new information.
Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2022 14:09
MINISFORUM NUCXI5 and NUCXI7 pre-orders now live (Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM NUCXI5 and NUCXI7 now ready for sale, shipments scheduled to kick off in September

Not long after teasing them, MINISFORUM made the Intel-driven NUCXI5 and NUCXI7 mini PCs available for pre-order. Both feature NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 series video cards and can be configured as needed before placing the order. The prices start at US$859/US$1,029 for the barebone versions.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2022 13:04
The Poco X4 Pro 5G comes with a lot of equipment highlights for a RRP of less than US$300.

Review verdict on the Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro: Strong smartphone can improve in one area

The Poco X4 Pro builds well on the X3 Pro and impresses with one of the best displays for under US$300. However, the smartphone from Xiaomi does not improve in all areas.
Marcus Herbrich, 31 Jul 2022 11:36
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

81% OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G smartphone review: 120 Hz screen and 3 years of updates at a budget price

Affordable all-rounder? OnePlus continues to expand its budget smartphone lineup. The latest addition is the Nord 2 CE Lite 5G, which aims to assert itself against the strong mid-range competition with an attractive price, solid SoC power and good features. We put it to the test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, Adreno 619, 6.59", 195 g
Manuel Masiero, 31 Jul 2022 11:15
Netac S930E 1TB SSD Benchmarks

Netac S930E 1TB SSD Benchmarks

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A Model S 90 kWh battery was virtually restricted to 60 kWh capacity (image: Tesla)

Tesla waived its full Model S battery range unlock fee, but BMW's heated seats subscription is staying

Both BMW and Tesla got in hot water recently by introducing pay-to-play restrictions for their vehicles. BMW wants to sell heated seats in a subscription model, while Tesla restricted access to the full battery capacity of a Model S unless the owners pays.
Daniel Zlatev, 31 Jul 2022 10:59
VAIO FE14 laptop review: Avoid the Core i5-1235U and get the Core i7-1255U

82% VAIO FE14 laptop review: Avoid the Core i5-1235U and get the Core i7-1255U

Affordable Intel 12th gen. Vaio has updated its FE14 series with Intel Alder Lake-U options. Since the chassis remains unchanged year-over-year, some parts of the design are feeling outdated by today's high Ultrabook standards.
Intel Core i5-1235U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 14.1", 1.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 31 Jul 2022 05:41
Jul 30, 2022
Best Buy has a noteworthy deal for the RTX 3050-powered but still budget-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad 3 gaming laptop (Image: Lenovo)

Deal | Budget-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop with an Intel Core i5-11300H and RTX 3050 now on sale for US$550

Lenovo's affordable gaming laptop from the IdeaPad series offers a lot of bang for the buck in the US$500 price range as it is equipped with an admirably performing Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 and a Core i5-11300H quad-core processor from Intel's Tiger Lake family of mobile CPUs.
Enrico Frahn, 30 Jul 2022 22:42
Zen 4 vs. Raptor Lake is heating up, with UserBenchmark decrying AMD's alleged marketing strategy. (Image source: AMD/Macmillan - edited)

UserBenchmark goes to war with AMD as Ryzen 5 7600X takes down Intel Core i9-13900 in single-core speed comparison

The recent appearance of an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X engineering sample (ES) on UserBenchmark has sparked a series of events that has left the controversial synthetic benchmark taking cheap potshots at Team Red. The Ryzen 5 7600X even managed to outscore a Raptor Lake i9-13900 ES, leading UserBenchmark to label AMD as “Advanced Marketing Devices”.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jul 2022 21:50
The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro will be available in at least two and three colour options, respectively. (Image source: 91mobiles)

More Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro colours surface in comprehensive leak

Official images of the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro have leaked online as we enter the final few days before Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event. Due for release on August 10, the Galaxy Watch5 series will come in at least five colour options, all with Samsung's replaceable but proprietary strap design.
Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2022 21:42
The POCO C40 debuted in early June. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi POCO C40: European pricing revealed with early bird offers for JLQ JR510-powered smartphone with a 6,000 mAh battery

Xiaomi has finally started offering the POCO C40 in Europe, having introduced the device in June. Currently available in two memory configurations, Xiaomi also sells the POCO C40 in Coral Green, POCO Yellow and Power Black colour options. The POCO C40 starts at €149.90, including delivery and VAT charges.
Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2022 21:12
Doogee S98 Classic Black version (Source: Own)

Doogee S98 hands-on: A stylish rugged handset suited for the office, industrial hall, and beyond

Since rugged phones are built to withstand what many other handsets can't, their designers usually don't bother much in the looks department. However, the MediaTek Helio G96-driven Doogee S98 looks very good while still being able to take a lot of punishment. It runs Android 12 out of the box and can easily handle most contemporary mobile apps.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jul 2022 20:17
Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G smartphone review

83% Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G smartphone review: 5G phone with 108 MP & 120 Hz OLED at a bargain price

Over 1,100 nits in the cheap mid-range. The Poco X4 Pro 5G comes with a lot of hardware highlights for an RRP of around US$ 300. On top of 5G support, the successor to the Poco X3 Pro gets various improvements, including a very bright AMOLED display with 120 Hz. However, the X4 Pro does not make everything better ...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, Adreno 619, 6.67", 205 g
Marcus Herbrich, 30 Jul 2022 19:45
The Dell Inspiron 15 5515 delivers solid performance benchmarks under testing (Image: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 15 5515 proves to be a solid office notebook but leaves the potential of the AMD Ryzen 7 untapped

Dell's Inspiron 15 5515 is a simple office notebook that fulfills its intended purpose, but also leaves quite a bit to be desired. It scores with good battery runtimes under testing, but does not fully utilize the potential of the AMD Ryzen 7 CPU.
Marcus Schwarten, 30 Jul 2022 16:36
TEAMGROUP launches the "world's first" vapor-chamber liquid-cooled SSD for industrial-grade computing

TEAMGROUP launches the "world's first" vapor-chamber liquid-cooled SSD for industrial-grade computing

TEAMGROUP's latest PCIe M.2 SSD is pitched at high-performance, highly-demanding use-cases, yet is touted to stand out from this industrial crowd with a first-gen vapor chamber- (VC) equipped tube system. It incorporates in-house liquid cooling touted to keep the SSD running at full speed even in ambient temperatures as high as 85°C.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2022 16:27
The new Artisan 3-in-1. (Source: Snapmaker)

Snapmaker introduces the Artisan 3-in-1 to bring CNC- and laser-powered modding as well as 3D printing to the home

Milling, engraving and 3D printing - the Artisan 3-in-1 is designed to do it all. Snapmaker has built on its Kickstarter success of 2019 with this new machine touted to support multiple types of fabrication hobby in one package. The start-up claims that the machine can deliver its CNC mode at up to 200W, a "high-power" 10W module and an up-to-300°C dual extrusion system.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2022 15:36
OnePlus teases more 10T specs. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 10T is officially outed as the brand's first ever 150W charging, Alert Slider-less flagship Android smartphone

OnePlus is keeping its hype train for the 10T, a new flagship refresh set to launch soon, going with some potentially tantalizing new charging specs. The brand has revealed that it will introduce its flagship T line's first-gen SUPERVOOC Endurance Editions that charge at up to 150W. However, the new upgrade has come at the cost of one of OnePlus' most legacy smartphone features in this smartphone.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2022 14:21
RX 580 can still run Minecraft at over 500 FPS. (Source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Radeon RX 580 astonishingly pushes over 500 FPS in Minecraft after the Adrenaline 22.7.1 update

AMD’s latest Adrenaline 22.7.1 driver update has improved the OpenGL performance of Radeon GPUs. For instance, the RX 6800 XT enjoyed an up to 92% improvement in Minecraft after the update. As it turns out, old GPUs like the RX 580 also show an incredible boost in OpenGL applications on Adrenaline 22.7.1.
Fawad Murtaza, 30 Jul 2022 13:41
The approximate 3DMark Time Spy Extreme scores for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 have been leaked online (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 could be as powerful as the GeForce RTX 3090; GeForce RTX 4080 slated to be over 50% faster

A new leak has shed light on the approximate 3DMark Time Spy Extreme scores of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 and GeForce RTX 4070. The former scores around 15,000 and the latter 10,000, both of which are higher than the GeForce RTX 3090's score.
Anil Ganti, 30 Jul 2022 13:24
The Tab P12 Pro. (Source: Lenovo)

Rumor | Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022 is on the way as one of the latest Lenovo tablets on the Chinese market

According to a famous Weibo leaker, Lenovo will debut at least 1 new Android slate in China soon. One of them is said to be a 2022 Xiaoxin Pad Pro (or Tab P12 Pro elsewhere on earth) that will come with upgraded fast charging as well as a 2.5K OLED screen. However, it seems compromises have been made in order to bring those high-end specs to the market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2022 13:19
Apple M2 SoC Analysis - Worse CPU efficiency compared to the M1

92% Apple M2 SoC Analysis - Worse CPU efficiency compared to the M1

Has Apple reached the limits of the 5 nm process? The Apple M2 is here and after our reviews of the MacBook Pro 13 and the MacBook Air M2, we want to have a closer look at the new M2 chip. What changed, which improvements can you expect, and how does the increased power consumption affect the efficiency, especially compared to the previous M1 chip?
Apple M2, M2 8-Core GPU, 13.6", 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jul 2022 11:36
That awkward moment when the Core i5-1240P is outperforming most Core i7-1260P laptops currently available (Image source: Intel)

That awkward moment when the Core i5-1240P is outperforming most Core i7-1260P laptops currently available

Numbers don't lie. We're disappointed that most laptop makers thus far haven't been implementing the Core i7-1260P to its full potential. The situation is bad enough that even the Core i5-1240P is running consistently faster in multi-threaded workloads than many Core i7-1260P laptops at the moment.
Allen Ngo, 30 Jul 2022 05:45
The electric Mecedes EQE SUV is set to fill the gap between the EQC and the Tesla Model X competitor EQS, which can be seen in this picture (Image: Mercedes-Benz)

Mercedes engineers get caught driving a new EQE SUV prototype, then claim to work for Tesla to avert suspicion

The rather creative excuse of two Mercedes employees who claimed to work for Tesla when they accidentally got stuck on a California beach didn't convince the good Samaritans who came to their rescue of the stranded prototype of the electric Mercedes EQE SUV.
Enrico Frahn, 30 Jul 2022 02:39
The rear of an electric BMW 3 Series caught fire during a test drive near the Chinese city of Zhengzhou (Image: CnEVPost)

Video shows electric BMW 3 Series catching fire during a test drive in China

The startled driver of the China-exclusive BMW i3 had to pull over and leave the car as smoke started to enter the cabin. Fortunately, the small fire did not spread too quickly as the battery wasn't the cause of this unfortunate incident involving the luxurious electric sedan.
Enrico Frahn, 30 Jul 2022 01:24
The RX 7000 series GPUs will be based on AMD's RDNA 3 graphics architecture. (Source: AMD - edited)

Massive AMD Radeon RX 7000 series information dump reveals potential SKUs, hardware specifications, and launch date

Serial leaker Paul from RedGamingTech is at it again with a plethora of information regarding the upcoming AMD RDNA 3 graphics cards. The information includes the complete SKU list including alleged hardware specifications. The leaker has also revealed the launch date of different RDNA 3 GPUs.
Fawad Murtaza, 30 Jul 2022 00:28
Jul 29, 2022
Lenovo V17 G2: Nvidia's GeForce MX350 is an expensive upgrade

Lenovo V17 G2 reviewed: The 17-inch laptop is affordable when going without the MX350

The Lenovo V17 G2 is an entry-level 17-inch office laptop that is also targeted toward multimedia content with its Nvidia graphics. However, our test shows that the GeForce MX350 doesn't make sense in this laptop class and that the more affordable model with the Intel Core i5 and Intel iGPU is the better choice.
Marvin Gollor, 29 Jul 2022 23:47
Samsung announces a new One UI feature. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung pilots a new Repair Mode for its smartphones in South Korea

Are you holding off on getting your Android smartphone fixed for fear of the personal data on it going to the repair shop with it? Samsung has come up with a new way to allay such fears with its new Repair Mode, a new option for Galaxy-series smartphones that locks all potentially sensitive information behind an unlocking method.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2022 21:11
The AMD Zen 4 ES showed gains over the i9-12900K while blowing away the Ryzen 5 5600X. (Image source: UserBenchmark/AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leaves Core i9-12900K feeling blue in Intel stronghold benchmark with +22% faster single-core speed

An apparent AMD Ryzen 5 7600X engineering sample has turned up on the UserBenchmark synthetic benchmark. The Zen 4 “Raphael” CPU churned out an average bench score of 117%, placing it above Intel’s Core i9-12900K. The Ryzen 5 7600X also managed to considerably outscore the Alder Lake part in single-core speed.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jul 2022 20:52
The new Lenovo Legion Y700 Ultimate Edition/Inductive Glass Edition tablet can change color thanks to electrochromic technology. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo Legion Y700 Ultimate Edition 8-inch Android tablet with color-changing glass back launched in China for 3,299 yuan

Lenovo has released a new version of its Legion Y700 8-inch Android gaming tablet in China. The latest model, the “Ultimate Edition”, features a color-changing inductive glass back. Fans of compact Android tablets elsewhere are still pining over the fact that Lenovo doesn’t seem inclined to give the Legion Y700 a global release.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jul 2022 19:08
The Nothing Phone (1). (Source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (1): Nothing could be set to introduce a "Lite" version of its new phone

After debuting the Nothing Phone (1) earlier in the month, it appears Carl Pei's Nothing may be set to bring another device to the market this year. This phone is supposedly referred to as a "Lite" version of the Nothing Phone (1), although it retains most of the hardware of the Snapdragon 778G+ device.
Ricci Rox, 29 Jul 2022 17:46
The BenQ EX240N relies on a MOBIUZ VA panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: BenQ)

BenQ EX240N: Gaming monitor with MOBIUZ VA panel and 165 Hz refresh rate presented

BenQ has unveiled the EX240N, a 24-inch gaming monitor that relies on a MOBIUZ VA panel. Running at 1080p and 165 Hz, the BenQ EX240N also offers 1 ms MPRT response times, AMD FreeSync Premium support and dual 2.5 W speakers, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2022 17:34
The NanoPi R4SE is orderable for US$70 from FriendlyELEC. (Image source: FriendlyELEC)

NanoPi R4SE: Dual Gigabit Ethernet router presented by FriendlyELEC with 32 GB storage and 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM

FriendlyELEC has introduced the NanoPi R4SE, a variant of the NanoPi R4S with built-in eMMC flash storage. Available with 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, FriendlyELEC intends people to use the NanoPi R4SE as a router, for which it has included two Gigabit Ethernet ports. The NanoPi R4SE retails for US$70 and can be purchased as a bare board or with a CNC metal case.
Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2022 17:31
Are these some Mate 50 screen protectors? (Source: Weibo)

Huawei Mate 50 series launch "confirmation" emerges alongside leaks pointing to vanilla and Pro model screen designs

According to recent leaks, the Mate 50 series of premium-tier phablets from Huawei is definitely on the way, despite the ever-increasing slack in the time-line relative to their predecessors. On that note, a knowledgeable Weibo tipster once again asserts that they will launch, albeit even later than earlier thought. Meanwhile, screen protectors allegedly made for the upcoming 50 and 50 Pro might corroborate earlier reports of potentially odd display-tech decisions on the part of their OEM.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2022 17:28
The Galaxy Z Fold4 shares plenty of design cues with its predecessor. (Image source: Evan Blass & 91mobiles)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: Leaked official pictures show off upcoming foldable in three colours with new angles for Galaxy Z Flip4

Samsung's next-generation foldable smartphones remain a few weeks away. However, a reliable leaker has shared official pictures of the Galaxy Z Fold4 in its three launch colours, confirming the device's design and features. The same leaker has also provided more renders of the Galaxy Z Flip4, confirming the presence of a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for another year.
Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2022 17:27
The Galaxy Buds2 Pro will launch in three colours, mirroring last year's model. (Image source: Samsung)

Higher than expected US pricing leaks for Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro ahead of Galaxy Unpacked event

More pricing details have emerged for Samsung's next-generation earbuds. Launching as the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, the high-end earbuds will compete against the likes of the AirPods Pro and the new Pixel Buds Pro. Surprisingly, the Galaxy Buds Pro could cost a fair bit more than the outgoing Galaxy Buds Pro, which would make it almost as expensive as the AirPods Pro.
Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2022 17:27
General Motors will launch EVs from its American brands in Europe. (Image source: Cadillac)

General Motors plans to launch EVs from brands like Cadillac and Chevrolet in Europe

The President & Managing Director of General Motors Europe has provided details about the company's plans to offer EVs on the continent. In an interview with Autocar, Samara said that high demand in Europe had prompted the move. GM has not announced which models will be available; we know they will be from American brands, which could include Cadillac and Chevrolet.
Polly Allcock, 29 Jul 2022 17:13
The Huawei S-TAG is a motion sensing device for exercise tracking. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei S-TAG launches as professional exercise tracking device for running and cycling

The Huawei S-TAG professional exercise tracking device is now available to pre-order in China. You can attach the tag to your clothes or bike to monitor your exercise when running or cycling. The Huawei TruSport system analyses the collected data, and you can use the insights to improve your performance, such as finding a better running posture.
Polly Allcock, 29 Jul 2022 17:05
Xiaomi illustrates its car-making dreams. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi first-gen electric vehicle launch potentially delayed as the OEM gets red-flagged by Chinese authorities

Xiaomi's very public dream of being a company that makes electric vehicles (EVs) as well as most popular consumer devices and gadgets has reportedly lost its initial momentum as of late. The current breakneck speed of the Chinese automotive industry has thrown a regulatory roadblock in the leading OEM's path to officially becoming an auto-maker in its own country.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2022 16:19
LG Energy Solutions will build an LFP battery factory (image: LG)

LG to enter the LFP battery production competition with a dedicated factory

More than half of the new Tesla cars shipped are now using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and LG is positioning itself for a play in the North American supply chain by building a new factory in Nanjing. Slated to become operational next year, it will first produce LFP cells for energy storage systems, before moving on to electric vehicles.
Daniel Zlatev, 29 Jul 2022 16:19
The Samsung Bespoke AI Washer and Dryer are part of the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Bespoke AI Washer and Dryer launch with SmartThings integration

Samsung has launched its Bespoke AI Washer and Dryer. The laundry machines have various AI features, such as Ecobubble, Auto Dispense and AI Dry, to reduce energy and resource consumption and optimize cleaning. The devices are part of the SmartThings ecosystem, allowing you to control them via a smartphone app.
Polly Allcock, 29 Jul 2022 15:19
The HUTT W8 window cleaning robot has up to 3,800 Pa suction power. (Image source: HUTT)

HUTT W8 window cleaning robot has up to 3,800 Pa suction power

The HUTT W8 window cleaning robot is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The gadget has up to 3,800 Pa suction power and a range of cleaning modes. An 80 ml water tank allows the device to clean an area up to 35 m² (~377 ft²), with the water sprayed onto the surface via a “whale spout”.
Polly Allcock, 29 Jul 2022 15:19

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