The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio has set out to put the "feature" in feature phone, as it doubles as a charging case for its very own pair of TWS earbuds. It also packs 4G/LTE connectivity (with VoLTE), expandable memory and FM radio into its classic button-toting design.

Nokia's European feature-phone launch event of today (July 12, 2022) has re-imagined the 8210 for the 2020s. This updated model's design matches that of the 1999 original closely - then again, that phone never had 4G/LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 or a 0.3MP rear camera. It will be available from August 2022 in its first few markets.

Nokia has introduced a number of new feature phones today - however, the 2660 Flip is the only one with dual displays. The new flip-capable model can also use dual-SIM 4G/LTE, has a flash to go with its main camera, and has expandable storage. The new little clamshell also has a removable battery and a 3.5mm jack.

Aqara has released the Curtain Driver E1 in the US, which can transform ordinary curtains into smart curtains. You can use the adapter to control your curtains via smartphone, with voice commands or on schedule. Aqara has also launched a wide range of Amazon Prime Day deals, offering up to 30% off products, including the Aqara Camera Hub G3, the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 and the Aqara Door & Window Sensor. (Sponsored article)

The affordable HP ZBook Power 15 G8 is a high-performance workstation with at most an Intel Core i7, an Nvidia T600, and a 400-nits FHD display. It is particularly interesting for students, engineers, architects, and product developers.

The 55-inch model of the excellent Sony Bravia A80J is currently on sale with a considerable 23% discount, which arguably makes this OLED TV a more sensible purchase than its considerably more expensive successor.

According to a recently released teaser picture and an unofficial render image, the performance-oriented model variant of the brand-new electric sedan from South Korea could sport an enormous rear spoiler as well as a special paint color, which would clearly set it apart from the Hyundai Ioniq 6 base model.

Sony has launched three new models from its X-Series in the US: the SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200. The portable Bluetooth speakers, with features like Ambient Noise Sensing, are designed for outdoor use. The gadgets have long-lasting batteries, with the XG300 capable of 25 hours of playback time.

IKEA has launched several new accessories for its SYMFONISK speaker range, which it developed with Sonos. New artwork from famous artists, including Klimt and Van Gogh, is available for the SYMFONISK picture frame with Wi-Fi speaker. Plus, a new bamboo lampshade is available for the SYMFONISK speaker lamp with Wi-Fi.

The 13th-generation Raptor Lake-based Intel Core i9-13900K has made its Geekbench debut. It scores 2,133 on the single-core test and 23,701 on the multi-core test. The 24-core/32-thread processor can boost as high as 5.7 GHz thanks to Intel's Thermal Velocity Boost.

EUAST is currently crowdfunding for its 3-in-1 Wireless Magnetic PD Fast Charging Cable on Kickstarter. The company claims this product is a world first, with three charging outputs to power your devices simultaneously. The gadget includes 3 W and 15 W wireless charging pads, plus a 66 W cable with adaptable magnetic head attachments.

SANDMARC has launched the Flex Dock, a charging station for Apple devices. You can mount Apple MagSafe chargers to the gadget for iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watches, including the Apple Watch 7 magnetic fast charger. Both the phone and accessory stands can be folded down flat or adjusted to the angle of your choice.

ZTE has started selling the Axon 40 Pro outside China. Equipped with plenty of high-end hardware, the Axon 40 Pro is a cheaper alternative to the Axon 40 Ultra. The Axon 40 Pro is orderable in the Eurozone, UK and the US, where it is available in two memory configurations and colours.

RedMagic has introduced an eponymous gaming monitor, only released in China for now. While the RedMagic Gaming Monitor resembles many other gaming monitors, it has a few tricks up its sleeve, including Mini LED backlights. The RedMagic Gaming Monitor operates at 4K and 160 Hz too, making it suitable for fast-paced gaming.

Garmin has released a new early access software update to several of its latest smartwatches. Currently, the Epix 2, Fenix 7 and Quatix 7 series are eligible for Alpha version 9.15, which adds support for new features and fixes several outstanding issues. Alpha version 9.15 is available to download now through Garmin's website.

Amazfit has presented the GTS 4 Mini with up to 15 days of battery life and a 1.65-inch AMOLED display. Already available in the US for US$119.99, the Amazfit GTS 4 Mini is also coming to India, where it will be orderable from third-party retailers like Amazon.

RedMagic has officially refreshed its 2022 flagship smartphones today (July 11, 2022). The newer 7S-series models combine all the top-end, high-octane features of their predecessors with the updated Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. They also now include a new, second-gen Transformers-branded special edition.

The FCC has certified the Galaxy Z Fold4, a crucial step in the road to the device's release. Expected to debut on August 26, the FCC appears to confirm that the Galaxy Z Fold4 will support a Samsung S Pen, along with the latest mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity standards.

Banana Pi has introduced the BPI-Leaf-S3, a 65.25 x 26 mm device powered by the Espressif Systems ESP32-S3. Available for US$7.50, the Banana Pi BPI-Leaf-S3 also has 8 MB of flash storage, 2 MB of SPRAM, Wi-Fi 4 connectivity and dual 22-pin headers, among other features.

Google has reduced the price of the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel Buds A-Series, shortly before it starts selling the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro. Funnily enough, Google's reductions bring the Pixel 6 to within US$50 of the Pixel 6a, despite having a superior display and a higher megapixel primary camera.

The V50 ThinQ has finally received Android 12, over three years after LG released the device. Available in South Korea and the US, the OS upgrade is the final major update for the V50 ThinQ, which has a Snapdragon 855 SoC, a 1440p display and a Dual Screen accessory.

Reportedly, Motorola has settled on pricing for the Edge 30 Ultra, the global version of the Moto X30 Pro. While a worldwide release date is not yet known, leaked pricing suggests that Motorola will price the Edge 30 Ultra aggressively. The Edge 30 Ultra is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, as well as a 200 MP primary camera.

Despite being briefly overtaken by the Chinese from BYD in the number of "new energy vehicles" shipped last quarter, when it comes to purely electric cars Tesla still got the lion's share of sales. Not only that, but it has the bestselling luxury vehicles so far in 2022.

According to reports, the rumoured Apple Watch Extreme could arrive as the Apple Watch Pro instead. As the latter's name suggests, it will contain a few features that regular Apple Watch Series models lack. Unsurprisingly, the Apple Watch Pro will also command a 'Pro' launch price.

Ducati has added two new e-bikes to its range, the SCR-X and SCR-E GT. The folding pedelecs are equipped with a 48 V motor, with a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph). Both bikes have up to 80 km (~50 miles range). The SCR-X is designed for urban riders, while the SCR-E GT has a built-in shock absorber for off-roading.

Honbike has teased the Uni4 e-bike, which will be unveiled in full on July 13. The urban pedelec is a cheaper model, starting from £1,599 (~US$1,909). The Uni4 has a 432 Wh battery that allows you to travel with assistance for up to 62 miles (~100 km) on a single charge. The top speed of the bike is unknown, though Honbike will likely cap it at ~16 mph (25 kph) to comply with EU rules.

It seems that NVIDIA has several RTX 40 series graphics cards in development, including multiple SKUs destined for laptops. With new desktop graphics card due this autumn, NVIDIA is expected to wait until the end of the year or early 2023 before announcing Lovelace-based mobile laptop graphics cards.

The AOKZOE A1 is an 8-inch gaming handheld powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and Radeon 680M. Shipping with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-6400 RAM, the AOKZOE A1 will be available to order on Kickstarter from tomorrow, starting at US$899. Prices will reach US$1,299 for the top-tier variant, though.

Xiaomi has released a 2022 version of its Laser Projector 1S. The new model has a 1080p resolution and is cheaper than the original 2020 4K model. The gadget has several AI features, including automatic image enhancement and auto-focusing. You can throw images up to 150-in wide and select from multiple modes, including a gaming mode with 40 ms latency.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series will make its debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 at Unpacked next month. Ahead of that event, however, the smartwatches now appear to have been listed on official Samsung websites across Europe.

Screenshots and a video from an internal One UI 5.0 build have surfaced online. Expected to debut in public beta soon, One UI 5.0 appears to make minor changes from One UI 4. Android 13 and One UI 5.0 should start rolling out this autumn.

Xiaomi has unveiled the 12 Lite, its latest mid-range smartphone. Powered by a Snapdragon 778G and a 4,300 mAh battery, the Xiaomi 12 Lite also has a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 108 MP rear-facing camera. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is available in three colours and three memory configurations, starting at US$399.

For handheld 720p gaming, the new integrated Radeon 680M can outperform the Iris Xe by wide margins even though GPD is charging the same price for either option.

Netflix has announced that it has partnered with Sennheiser to bring spatial audio to its platform. However, this new feature does presume that the individual user has a device that can support it. Accordingly, it should kick in automatically on many Apple products, although those from some other brands might require some adjustment.

The display OEM BOE's status as a maker of iPhone 14 displays is said to have been in jeopardy following a disagreement with Apple over the manufacture of the flagship smartphones' predecessors. However, it seems BOE has secured its repeat business from the Cupertino giant after all, albeit for a relatively small proportion of 14-series OLED screens.

The Xiaomi 13 series will be Xiaomi's next traditional flagship phones. While most specifics of the phones are still up in the air, new leaks have now provided a better idea of what to expect from the phones, and when exactly to expect them.

Vivo's division and subsidiaries in India have been subject to raids by the country's financial Enforcement Directorate. The governmental body has confiscated balances - some gold bars included - totalling about US$59 million from a vast array of accounts held by the company. The move is reportedly linked to alleged tax evasion related to all Vivo sales made in India thus far.

The revenues emanating from the market for smartphone chipsets (including mobile basebands as well as APs and SoCs) grew by 23% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022). TSMC was found to be responsible for producing nearly exactly 70% of this silicon, with Samsung coming in second with the remaining ~30%. Then again, the latter grabbed the greater share in terms of newer, more cutting-edge, chipsets, such as those of the 4 nanometer (nm) variety.

The MySugarWatch needle-free continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for type 2 diabetes is now available as part of three different monthly packages, with the cheapest option starting at £48 (~US$58) a month. The MySugarWatch is a non-invasive glucose monitor that can deliver blood glucose readings every five minutes – the equivalent of 168 fingerpricks over a 14-hour period.

A new iPhone 14 price prediction has been shared by an experienced tech analyst based on Apple potentially passing on supply chain costs to its customers. A price hike would leave the standard Apple iPhone 14 costing much more than the widely expected US$799 price tag while a fully specced iPhone 14 Pro Max could cost over US$2,000.

Numerous Geekbench records for the new MacBook Air with M2 chip have started appearing on the popular synthetic benchmark site. The 2022 MacBook Air seems to offer similar performance to the already fully released M2 MacBook Pro while offering decent performance gains over the M1 MacBook Air. The Apple M2 chip comes with a much-improved 8-core or 10-core GPU part.

Mini-PC manufacturer GEEKOM is kicking off the first of three sales events this summer, offering up to US$140 (about 22%) off its Intel-based mini PCs. Devices on sale include the new Mini IT11, which boasts up to an 11th Gen Core i7-1165G7 with Intel Iris Xe Graphics.

The new Zenbook S 13 is a very good subnotebook with AMD's latest Ryzen 7 6800U mobile processor. Our review reveals clear advantages over Intel's current 12th Gen. Alder Lake lineup.

The Schwinn Healy Ridge e-bike is currently on offer at Amazon in the US. The company is offering US$150 off the 26-in bicycle, which has a top speed of 20 mph (~32 kph) and up to 25 miles (~40 km) range. The discount also applies to the smaller 24-in model, which has a slower top speed and shorter range.