The Nothing Phone (1) may be billed as a gamechanger, but an early Geekbench listing suggests that Nothing's claims are wide of the mark. Unfortunately for Nothing, the Phone (1) is 'more of the same old same old', the antithesis of the company's aims for the device. Worse still, Nothing has taken a leaf out of OnePlus' book with the way in which it will sell the Phone (1).

Update: Nothing confirms no US availability for Phone (1).
Nothing continues to hype the Phone (1) ahead of its mid-July release. However, the company has appeared to confirm that the Nothing Phone (1) will be unavailable to over 590 million people in key markets. The Nothing Phone (1) will be coming to most of Asia and Europe, but all of North America will miss out, including Canada, Mexico and the US.

GPD has announced what memory configuration in which it will offer the Win Max 2. Starting with 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, the Win Max 2 will be orderable next month in 12 SKUs, including several LTE versions. Pricing remains unknown at this stage, though.

According to a renowned leaker, the Galaxy Watch5 series will start at higher prices than the Galaxy Watch4 series did. Although an entry-level Galaxy Watch5 is expected to be available for less than €300, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro could arrive for nearly €550 if you opt for the LTE model.

According to tipster @OneRaichu, Intel's new ETVB (Efficient Thermal Velocity Boost) technology could help at least one Raptor Lake chip breach 6 GHz. Lending credence to this claim, Intel's XTU overclocking utility was recently updated with "future platform" support for ETVB.

With the new Poco X4 GT, Xiaomi has now joined the exclusive list of OEMs offering MediaTek Dimensity 8100-powered phone on the global market. The Poco X4 GT is firmly-focused on raw performance and delivers that at a flagship level while costing less than €300 for early adopters.

POCO has revealed the F4, a sideways step from the POCO F3. With a Snapdragon 870 chipset and a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the POCO F4 shares many of its key components with its predecessor. However, POCO has equipped this year's model with a better primary camera, faster charging and Android 12. The POCO F4 will be orderable from June 27 and carries a minimum MSRP of €399.90.

Ahead of its July 5 global debut, new leaks have now revealed details of the Asus ROG Phone 6, including major specifications and expected pricing of the gaming phone in Europe. The ROG Phone 6 will debut with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and could be the first phone to do so.

Montblanc has announced a new addition to its Summit smartwatch lineup. The new Summit 3 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4100 Plus SoC and is the only other smartwatch apart from the Galaxy Watch4 Series to run Wear OS 3. The Montblanc Summit 3 will be available from July 15 for €1,250.

Apple recently released iOS/iPadOS 16 Beta 2 for registered developers with extended options for customizing the Lock Screen, new filtering tools in the Messages app, Apple Card enhancements, and more to help users stay organized. Take a deeper look at what is new in the latest beta release.

Asus just launched its first ever laptop with Arc A370M graphics. While it performs great against integrated Iris Xe and Radeon Vega, it's going to need to a bigger boost to overtake the existing Nvidia GeForce MX series and even some older GeForce GTX 1050 solutions.

Contrary to previous reports, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will not be equipped with Samsung's new 200 MP ISOCELL HP3 sensor. That, however, does not mean the next-gen flagship could not arrive with an entirely different 200 MP CMOS sensor.

Another leaker has claimed that the Apple iPhone 14 series will be released on September 13, 2022. In addition, the same source has also stated that the iPhone 14 Pro Max will be something of a performance powerhouse and will manage higher scores on a synthetic benchmark than the 3rd-gen and 4th-gen iPad Pro tablets.

Corporate fleet cars are often used for private purposes and the safeguards that the Chinese state has put in place to ensure they aren't have caught Tesla customers by surprise. Instead of warning them upfront or eat the difference, as other EV makers did, Tesla simply sent messages that government subsidies have to be returned.

Motorola is expected to return to the Razr series again, with a third-generation foldable edition expected to land later this year. Following hands-on photos and videos, a renowned leaker has outlined various Razr 3 specifications, including what may point to lacklustre battery life compared to the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip4.

Apple is re-evaluating iPhone 14 displays produced by BOE if a report from The Elec is to be believed. Following a controversy where Apple caught BOE changing the panel circuitry of the iPhone 13 without its approval, Cupertino had suspended BOE as a display provider. The display row also put BOE's contract to manufacture iPhone 14 panels in jeopardy.

Samsung is now rumored to launch the full-scale manufacture of its next-gen, 3 nanometer (3nm) chips by very late June or early July 2022. Doing so would allow it to beat its rival TSMC to announcing such a breakthrough. The South Korean giant is expected to apply its patented form of gate-all-around field-effect transistor (GAAFET) to its latest cutting-edge production node.

CPU architect legend Jim Keller opined that AMD was stupid to cancel the K12 Core CPU. The K12 Core was designed by Keller, who was also the brains behind the Zen architecture, as a 64-bit ARMv8 platform that was originally slated for a 2017 launch. AMD canceled K12 Core and instead focused its resources on expanding Zen to various market segments.

According to reports, boot logs from a Pixel 7 Pro prototype have revealed information about it and its second-generation Google Tensor chipset, codenamed GS201. The Pixel 7 series will launch this autumn alongside the Pixel Watch.

Signify has unveiled new Philips Hue smart lighting products that will launch this summer. Included in the lineup is the Go portable table lamp with up to 48 hours of battery life. Also part of the range is the Perifo track lighting system, the Tap dial switch and the Signe gradient lamp, which comes with a new Wake Up feature.

A product listing for the ECOVACS DEEBOT T10 Turbo robot vacuum cleaner has appeared on Amazon Germany. The device has 5,200 Pa suction power and the OZMO Turbo 2.0 rotary mopping system. Plus, a self-cleaning dock will automatically empty the robot's dustbin, top up the water tank and clean and dry the mop.

Xiaomi has reportedly registered a new smartphone and a new tablet with the Chinese Ministry for Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), almost instantly sparking speculation that these new tips pertain to Redmi's highest-end phone of the year thus far and the Pad 5's successor respectively. They are also both now backed to launch in the second half of 2022.

Storage options for the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 have leaked. Not only will Samsung offer the Galaxy Z Fold4 with 1 TB of storage, it will also sell at least a 512 GB option. The latter storage option could be making its way to this year's Galaxy Z Flip too.

The Edge 30 Lite is on its way, with Evan Blass revealing a marketing image of the device. Rumoured to be launching soon, the Edge 30 Lite is expected to rely on the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, which will power a 120 Hz POLED display and a 64 MP camera with OIS, among other components.

Huawei has introduced the MateStation X in the UK, nearly four months after its European introduction at MWC 2022 in Barcelona. Only available in one configuration, the MateStation X combines Huawei's MateView display with a powerful 45 W APU.

According to reports, Samsung is developing a 5G version of the Galaxy M13. Not only will the new model feature 5G connectivity, it will also feature a more powerful chipset than the Galaxy M13 4G. The inclusion of a newer SoC will be met with a downgraded display, though.

IMILAB, a Xiaomi subsidiary company, is currently crowdfunding for the Smart Video Doorbell on Kickstarter. The gadget has a 4 MP camera and AI human detection technology. You can remotely answer your door with two-way HD-video calling or using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands.

Transition has unveiled the Relay, a 2-in-1 bike that combines a mountain bike and an e-bike. A Fazua Ride60 system can assist you with electric power, and you can detach the motor to ride the bike in analog without the additional weight. The company claims that the bike is much lighter than other e-bikes, though it has not confirmed the exact weight; the full specification will be revealed closer to the Spring 2023 launch.

The all-Intel system offer will soon expand with the addition of a NUC 12 "Serpent Canyon" gaming mini PC that is powered by mobile-grade components like the i7-12700H processor and the Arc A770M dGPU with 16 GB of VRAM. The system chassis appears larger due to the improved cooling solution, but this also brings a much robust port selection that includes 2x Thunderbolt 4 and 2x DP 2.0 connectors.

Decathlon has unveiled a new concept bike, the Magic Bike or B’TWIN Concept_01, designed for commuters. An electric motor can assist you at speeds up to 25 kph (~16 mph) for up to 90 km (~56 miles). Other features of the pedelec include an automatic gear system, Keyless Go and an alarmed kickstand.

Qualcomm recently launched the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 as a mid-cycle refresh of the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Not one to be left behind, rivals MediaTek have now replied in kind, with the announcement of the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+.

Samsung continues to issue One UI Watch 4.5 beta builds, which it bases on Wear OS 3.5. Distributed as R8xxXXU1ZVF5, the beta build addresses power consumption and GPS issues, among other changes. One UI Watch 4.5 may make its stable debut in the Galaxy Watch5 series.

Samsung has revealed how much the Galaxy F13 will cost in India and when the smartphone will be available. Launching with an Exynos 850 chipset, the Galaxy F13 has a large 1080p display, a 6,000 mAh battery and up to 128 GB of storage.

Apparently, Nokia is developing a new mid-range smartphone with a curved design and a 120 Hz OLED display. With three rear-facing cameras, including a 64 MP sensor, the Nokia X21 PureView is also expected to launch with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, among other features.

According to a new report, Samsung is set to equip the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ with new selfie camera hardware that guarantees improved performance, after using the same sensor on the previous four generations of the phones.

Twelve South has launched the HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand. You can use the 3-in-1 gadget to simultaneously charge an iPhone, an Apple Watch and AirPods, with a full charge taking around 150 minutes. A MagSafe charger suspends your phone upright while charging, allowing you to continue to use the device.

Toyota has unveiled the O-Uchi Kyuden battery storage system, designed for use in the home. While you can use the gadget daily, it could be advantageous in a power cut. The device has a rated capacity of 8.7 kWh and a rated output of 5.5 kWh. Plus, you can use an intelligent photovoltaic system to regulate your energy consumption at different times of day.

The Bluetti EB70 Portable Power Station is currently discounted in Europe, with a £100 (~US$123) or €50 (~US$53) saving. The device has multiple ports, including 230 V AC outlets, 100 W USB-C ports and a 15 W wireless charging pad. Plus, you can recharge the LiFePO4 battery with a 716 Wh capacity in four hours.

Let's face it, we've all just about had it with the same cookie-cutter games featuring the serious, grizzled men with big guns and muscles in place of personality. Fortunately, game developers have caught on to this and there are some incredible gems out there that don't take themselves too seriously. Let's have a look at some of the most outlandish premises in PC gaming.

The RTX 3060 may be faster than the RTX 3050, but it is operating under the same 65 W TGP meaning it doesn't need to run any warmer or require more power from the outlet to do so.

Intel might be close to refreshing its Xeon line of workstation CPUs if a new Intel Xeon chip entry into the SiSoftware Sandra database proves to be legit. The Intel Xeon W5-3433 mentioned in the database looks like it belongs to the upcoming Intel Sapphire Rapids "Fishhawk Falls" family of consumer workstation processors.

Sony is expected to release two new “perfect for PlayStation 5” gaming monitors soon. It is believed the displays will be part of Sony’s INZONE series of accessories. Scant details about the Sony INZONE gaming monitors are currently available although one should support 4K at 144 Hz gaming while the other offers Full HD at 240 Hz.

Sony INZONE H9, H7, and H3 gaming headset press renderings and alleged unit prices have leaked. It appears Sony has prepared three dedicated INZONE gaming headsets for those with different budgets, with the top-end INZONE H9 offering wireless connection and active noise-cancelling feature. The Sony INZONE headsets are reminiscent in design of the more-expensive WH-1000XM5 headphones.

Fitbit has recognised that its Charge 5 fitness tracker has a connectivity issue, at least for several units. For some reason, affected units lose connection with paired Android or iOS devices, breaking data syncing with the Fitbit app. There are no obvious workarounds for all problematic units, either.

Xiaomi has started rolling out an update for the Smart Band 7, the same day that the fitness tracker launches globally. Software version 1.16.0.7 is available in China and features several changes. Xiaomi has included several fixes in the fitness tracker's latest update too.

MKBHD has provided a look at the Nothing Phone (1), nearly three weeks before the device's release. In the meantime, Nothing and StockX have collaborated to sell 100 limited edition Phone (1) units, which have already reached over £2,000.