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Smartphones, graphics cards, laptops and processors could get remarkably more expensive in the coming months (image via TSMC)

Next-gen electronics could be a lot more expensive as TSMC's 3 nm wafers cost US$20,000 apiece

A report from Digitimes says wafers produced on TSMC's upcoming N3 family (N3E, N3P, N3X) cost US$20,000 per unit. The additional costs will almost certainly be passed on to end users, resulting in more expensive smartphones, graphics cards and CPUs.

Anil Ganti, 22 Nov 2022 06:46

Core i7-1260U is essentially a vPro-enabled Core i5-1235U with similar performance levels between them

Expect performance to be almost identical to the Core i5-1235U and the integrated Iris Xe 80 EUs even though the Core i7-1260U and its Iris Xe 96 EUs may sound faster on paper.

Allen Ngo, 22 Nov 2022 06:33

GEEKOM is discounting its MiniAir 11 mini desktop PC by US$70 off for Black Friday. (Image via GEEKOM)

Deal | GEEKOM's Black Friday sale discounts mini PCs by up to 29%

If you or someone you know needs a compact desktop, GEEKOM is offering up to 29% off two of its mini PCs now through November 27. Be sure to select the on-page coupon for full savings.

Sam Medley, 22 Nov 2022 03:53

Best Buy has a noteworthy deal for the 65-inch TCL R646 Mini-LED TV (Image: TCL)

Deal | 65-inch TCL R646 4K Mini-LED TV with over 1,000 nits peak HDR brightness on sale for 40% off

Considering its budget-friendly sale price of just US$599 at Best Buy, this large 65-inch Mini-LED TV can get extremely bright and deliver an impactful HDR experience that is often only found in television sets in the four-digit price range.

Enrico Frahn, 21 Nov 2022 23:08

Newegg currently has the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 on sale for US$299 (Image: Sapphire)

Deal | Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 with 10GB GDDR6 VRAM drops below US$300 in latest GPU sale

Sapphire's well-performing variant of the popular AMD Radeon RX 6700 desktop GPU has reached prices of more than US$1,000 at the height of the cryptomining boom, but patient gamers can now order this mid-range graphics card for under US$300 thanks to an intriguing deal at Newegg.

Enrico Frahn, 21 Nov 2022 21:41

Xgimi's Halo Plus portable projector, which we reviewed last November, is one of many projectors on sale November 23-28. (Image: own)

Deal | XGIMI kicks off Black Friday with up to 33% off select projectors

XGIMI is discounting several of its high-quality smart projectors by up to 33% this Black Friday. Models range from the affordable MoGo Pro to the luxurious Aura 4K UST laser projector.

Sam Medley, 21 Nov 2022 20:58

The Find X6 Pro might have a supersized camera hump. (Source: @SPinfo_blog)

OPPO Find X6 Pro tipped to become one of the thickest flagship Android smartphones of 2023

OPPO'S purported next-gen flagship Android smartphone, the Find X6 Pro, is now believed to have premium finish options that might include leather and ceramic in 2023. However, this potential appeal may have a catch: the device's pocketability. Its supposedly enlarged, upgraded camera hump might be a particularly prominent issue for some consumers.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2022 20:28

The ONEXPLAYER mini comes in two colour options. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER mini: New model announced with Intel Pentium Gold 8505, 7-inch display and 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM for US$599

One-netbook has started selling an Intel Pentium Gold 8505-powered version of the ONEXPLAYER mini. Sold with a 1200p display and in two colours, the ONEXPLAYER mini also has 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB of storage and a 48 Wh battery, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2022 19:11

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 reference design (Source: PCMag)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 benchmark results surface online

As the first wave of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered handsets is still in the making, a reference handset coming from Qualcomm is showing noticeable improvements over existing mobile processors. The benchmarks reveal that the upcoming chip is faster than its predecessor and Apple's A16 Bionic.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2022 18:45

Deal | Fossil Gen 6 Wear OS smartwatch prices cut by up to US$90 in a three-day sale

Fossil has included its latest Wear OS 3-capable smartwatches in its Black Friday 2022 event - albeit not for very long. The OEM claims that its deals on the Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus-powered wearables are only around for the next 3 days. Many Gen 6 variants, its hybrid model included, are available at these new lower prices until then.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2022 18:26

The ONEXPLAYER 2 may have the same display as first-generation ONEXPLAYER gaming handhelds. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER 2: One-netbook teases new gaming handheld with Nintendo Switch-style detachable controllers

One-netbook has shared details about the ONEXPLAYER 2, a gaming handheld that takes the form factor of the original ONEXPLAYER and crosses it with a Nintendo Switch. To be available with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and an equivalent Intel Alder Lake processor, the ONEXPLAYER 2 will also contain a larger battery than many ultrabooks.

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2022 18:18

The Moto X40 is on the way. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto X40 official AnTuTu Benchmark leak boasts of Dimensity 9200-killing performance

Motorola has started teasing the Moto X40 as its next-gen flagship Android smartphone, although it has yet to reveal a final design, launch date or even key specs for the device besides its possession of the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Nevertheless, a company spokesperson claims not being able to help but reveal that the X40's new platform beats that of a main rival in terms of AnTuTu scores.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2022 17:55

The LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B is a cheaper option in the UltraGear series. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B: 27-inch OLED gaming monitor announced with 2.5K resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate for US$999

LG has unveiled the 27GR95QE-B, another edition in the UltraGear series. Equipped with a 27-inch OLED panel, the UltraGear 27GR95QE-B combines a 2.5K resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate, as well as AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2022 17:51

FSD may soon receive new 4nm chip computing platform (image: Tesla)

Tesla becomes TSMC's first EV client for 4nm chips with 3x faster self-driving calculations

Tesla has reportedly placed a large order with the Taiwanese chip foundry TSMC for next-gen 4nm/5nm processors that will help bring its Full Self-Driving Beta system to the next level of autonomy. Tesla is the first electric vehicle client of TSMC and immediately went into its top 10 customer list.

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Nov 2022 17:42

The BMW-themed iQOO 11 lines up for its launch. (Source: iQOO MY)

iQOO 11 tipped to launch in Malaysia as well as China with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and an imaging co-processor

iQOO has indicated that its upcoming Android flagship smartphone with an upgrade to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and exclusive BMW Motorsport branding is coming to Malaysia as well as China. Meanwhile, other leaks hint that the 11, its Pro counterpart or both will launch in the latter market with an additional chip rated to augment photography, AI features and more using its new top-end Qualcomm platform.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2022 16:42

The YOGA Paper is likely to launch in China first before reaching other markets. (Image source: Lenovo)

YOGA Paper: Lenovo confirms new details about E Ink tablet ahead of release

Lenovo has previewed the YOGA Paper again on social media. In a series of pictures posted to Weibo, Lenovo has confirmed the device's design, several features and a few accessories.

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2022 16:23

Huawei is only offering the Vision Glass in China for now. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Vision Glass: New Micro OLED smart glasses can create up to a 120-inch virtual display

Huawei has introduced a new pair of smart glasses in China. Sold as the Vision Glass, the smart glasses can reproduce giant and colour-accurate virtual displays thanks to Micro OLED displays.

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2022 15:29

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Android smartphone (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G discounted on Amazon by up to 36%

Released in early 2022, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is now discounted on Amazon. The 256 GB variant is only available in Graphite with a 32% discount, while the 128 GB model comes with four color choices and a 36% discount that brings its price down to US$449.99.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2022 15:25

MIUI 14 teased as the most efficient Android-based OS before release

According to a Xiaomi executive responsible for the company's smartphone software, MIUI 14 will launch as a considerably more streamlined and less bloated OS than its predecessor. Not only has the executive teased that MIUI 14 will run more smoothly than MIUI 13, but they have also finally revealed MIUI 14's logo too.

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2022 14:02

The Casiris A6 projector is currently discounted by US$900 in the US. (Image source: Casiris)

Deal | Casiris A6 Ultra Short Throw Projector discounted by up to US$900

Casiris has discounted its A6 Ultra Short Throw Projector by up to US$900 for Black Friday. Various offers are running at its online store and Amazon in countries including the US, Australia, the UK and France. The gadget can throw images up to 150-in (~381 cm) wide with up to 2,200 ANSI lumens brightness.

Polly Allcock, 21 Nov 2022 13:08

The Garmin Tacx NEO Bike Plus simulates outdoor surfaces like gravel tracks or cobblestones. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Tacx NEO Bike Plus customizable smart trainer arrives

Garmin has revealed the Tacx NEO Bike Plus, a smart exercise bike. The device can create a natural feeling ride, with dynamic inertia and vibrations to simulate various road surfaces. You can track your workout in an accompanying app and choose from multiple preset routes. Plus, you can customize the bike to suit your needs.

Polly Allcock, 21 Nov 2022 13:05

Galaxy Z Flip4 has an improved hinge vs the Galaxy Z Flip3. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is up to US$300 off on Amazon

Amazon has slashed the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. The device, which carries an MSRP of US$999 for the 128 GB version and US$1,059 for the 256 GB SKU, can now be had for as low as US$759. The phone was released in August 2022 with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and a 3700 mAh battery.

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Nov 2022 12:50

OnePlus 10 Pro Android smartphone (Source: OnePlus)

Deal | OnePlus 10 Pro now available for up to 31% off on Amazon

Although not the flagship killer some expected, the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is an interesting Android smartphone that Amazon's ongoing deals are making even more tempting. The discounts offered for this US unlocked handset co-developed with Hasselblad are 31% for the 8/128 GB variant and 36% for the 12/256 GB model.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2022 12:44

The e:N2 concept hints at the PlayStation EV looks (image: Honda/edited)

Honda and Sony taking on Tesla with PlayStation 5 EV platform slated for 2024 US release

The creator of Sony's Aibo robot dog and the PlayStation 3 console will aim to set the Honda-Sony EV joint venture apart by providing support for the PlayStation 5 content platform in its electric vehicles that should hit the US market in 2024. The move is largely targeting Tesla which 'is not providing any content services...'

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Nov 2022 11:47

RTX 4080 is up to 39% speedier than the RTX 3090 in 3DMark. (Source: Nvidia)

Abysmal RTX 4080 sales supposedly leave retailers with lots of cards in stock as buyers appear to want RTX 4090 instead

GeForce RTX 4080 went on sale on November 16 with an MSRP of US$1,199. As it turns out, the high price tag may be putting consumers off as the newest report from hardware leaker Tom of the Moore’s Law Is Dead YouTube channel alleges that, unlike previous GPU launches, many retailers have the RTX 4080 sitting in stock.

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Nov 2022 11:32

AMD released the Ryzen 7000 series CPUs in September. (Source: AMD)

Affordable Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700, and Ryzen 5 7600 could release in Q1 2023 with reduced boost clocks and 65 W TDPs

AMD is allegedly preparing non-X variants of its Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7900X, Ryzen 7 7700X, and Ryzen 5 7600X CPUs. The SKUs which include the Ryzen 9 7900, the Ryzen 7 7700, and the Ryzen 5 7600 are rumored to debut next year, at considerably cheaper prices than their X-series counterparts.

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Nov 2022 09:01

Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop impresses in our test

The large, 17-inch Predator Helios 300 doesn't sneak up quietly but aims to conquer the gaming community with brute force performance. We tested the high-performance gaming laptop.

Christian Hintze, 21 Nov 2022 02:53

The comparatively compact Sony Xperia 5 IV Android smartphone has finally gone on sale for the first time (Image: Sony)

Deal | Sleek Sony Xperia 5 IV smartphone with 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD slot gets rare 20% price cut

The well-made Xperia 5 IV has only been on the market for a few months, but the price of Sony's compact 6.1-inch flagship Android smartphone has already dropped by a noteworthy US$200 at multiple US retailers as part of the ongoing price war for the holiday shopping season.

Enrico Frahn, 20 Nov 2022 23:28

Deep price cuts have been taking place over the Ryzen 7000 series for multiple markets. (Image source: AMD - edited)

Ryzen 9 7950X price dips well below US$600 as generous cuts make AMD's Zen 4 chips more affordable

Ryzen 7000 processors have seemingly had their prices cut to make the Zen 4-based chips a more attractive purchase ahead of the financially crucial holiday season. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has led the price-cut charge, with it currently being offered for under US$600 in the United States, at around €650 in some European retailers, and for close to £600 for UK buyers.

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Nov 2022 21:20

Oukitel WP21 teased as an incoming dual-display rugged smartphone with a new MediaTek SoC, a large battery and fast charging

Oukitel has announced that the WP21 rugged smartphone will have 2 displays on its launch. Its extra rear-facing screen is a centerpiece for its camera hump, which also houses a 64MP main sensor. The WP21 is powered by one of MediaTek's latest 4G/LTE-only processors and will launch just before Black Friday 2022.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2022 21:07

Best Buy currently offers the AMD-powered Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop for its best price ever (Image: Asus)

Deal | Big 26% discount hits Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6800S

The powerful all-AMD configuration of the fancy 14-inch gaming laptop usually costs a whopping US$1,899, but thanks to a steep US$500 rebate at Best Buy, the top-notch Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 can now be ordered for its lowest sale price to date.

Enrico Frahn, 20 Nov 2022 20:50

The A14 might look like this. (Source: OnLeaks x GizNext)

Rumor | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G appears alongside an M14 5G on Geekbench with the same new Exynos processor

The Galaxy A14 5G is thought to become one of Samsung's more affordable new smartphones of 2023. According to a new leak, it may have an M-series counterpart with the same new Exynos processor. Should that be the case, either device might launch with Android 13 and Bluetooth 5.3.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2022 20:21

VAVA's 2022 Black Friday sale is on. (Source: VAVA)

Deal | VAVA Chroma 4K UHD laser projector is discounted by even more for Black Friday 2022

VAVA's flagship Chroma laser projector had a substantial discount during its "Sneaky Black Friday" event earlier in November 2022. Now, however, this deal may seem less sweet in light of the brand's freshly-unveiled main event for the holiday sales season. It includes further reductions for the Chroma as well as its newer 4K sibling the Luma.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2022 18:38

Nvidia Ada RTX 4000 mobile GPUs seem to offer significant gains over Ampere mobile. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia Ada RTX 4080 Ti mobile and RTX 4070 mobile score significant leads over the RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU in leaked Time Spy benchmark

We are now getting to see Time Spy scores for Nvidia's upcoming Ada RTX 4000 mobile GPUs, and the purported RTX 4080 Ti mobile leads the pack with scores that are 30% higher than the RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. It is not clear whether the RTX 4080 Ti mobile or the RTX 4090 mobile would be flagship mobile Ada GPU. Interestingly, we see the RTX 4070 mobile scoring a good 15% lead over the RTX 3080 Ti.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Nov 2022 17:29

A first glimpse of the Moto X40. (Source: Motorola)

Moto X40 officially backed to become Motorola's first-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered Android smartphone

Motorola has started to tease the Moto X40 as an upcoming Android flagship smartphone that will upgrade to the latest top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform from Qualcomm. The device - likely to launch as the Edge 40 Pro for the international market - is now backed as an all-round performer thanks to its new silicon with signature profound curves as a primary design cue.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2022 17:22

Xiaomi Mi A1, broken but still alive thanks to multiple custom Android 13 ROMs (Source: Own)

🎙️ OpinionThe five-year-old Xiaomi Mi A1 is still alive thanks to multiple Android 13 ROMs

Released in September 2017, the Xiaomi Mi A1 is now half a decade old and one of the few Android 7 handsets that can run Android 13. Official software support for it stopped at Android One, but this Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered smartphone is kept alive by the efforts of the custom ROM community.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2022 16:56

The NACS connector looks more elegant than the CCS one (image: Tesla)

Tesla charging system analysis proves it superior to CCS connectors

The Tesla charging port and cable connector solution, collectively called the North American Charging Standard, has been dissected for visual comparison with the Common Charging Standard plug that other EVs use. The NACS system proved lighter, more compact, and, overall, the more elegant solution without skimping on specifications.

Daniel Zlatev, 20 Nov 2022 15:47

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Android tablet (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 now down by up to 40 percent on Amazon

Available in three storage versions (32, 64, 128 GB) and color choices (Dark Gray, Silver, Pink Gold), the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 tablet is now discounted on Amazon. The discounts range between 12 percent for the 64 GB Silver variant to a generous 40 percent (128 GB in Pink Gold and Silver).

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2022 13:59

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor now at roughly half the list price on Amazon (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 39 percent off on Amazon

Bundled with the Wraith Stealth cooler, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X unlocked desktop processor was released in early November 2020 with a US$299 price tag. Now, Amazon has this piece of hardware available for US$190, which represents a 39 percent discount on the current list price of US$309.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2022 10:02

Next-gen electronics could be a lot more expensive as TSMC's 3 nm wafers cost US$20,000 apiece

Core i7-1260U is essentially a vPro-enabled Core i5-1235U with similar performance levels between them

Deal | GEEKOM's Black Friday sale discounts mini PCs by up to 29%

Deal | 65-inch TCL R646 4K Mini-LED TV with over 1,000 nits peak HDR brightness on sale for 40% off

Deal | Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 with 10GB GDDR6 VRAM drops below US$300 in latest GPU sale

Deal | XGIMI kicks off Black Friday with up to 33% off select projectors

OPPO Find X6 Pro tipped to become one of the thickest flagship Android smartphones of 2023

Beelink GTR6 Ryzen 9 6900HX mini PC review: Faster than most Intel NUCs

ONEXPLAYER mini: New model announced with Intel Pentium Gold 8505, 7-inch display and 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM for US$599

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 benchmark results surface online

Deal | Fossil Gen 6 Wear OS smartwatch prices cut by up to US$90 in a three-day sale

ONEXPLAYER 2: One-netbook teases new gaming handheld with Nintendo Switch-style detachable controllers

Motorola Moto X40 official AnTuTu Benchmark leak boasts of Dimensity 9200-killing performance

LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B: 27-inch OLED gaming monitor announced with 2.5K resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate for US$999

Tesla becomes TSMC's first EV client for 4nm chips with 3x faster self-driving calculations

89% Huawei Mate 50 Pro smartphone review: The camera star has problems

89% Google Pixel 7 review - Compact Google smartphone without big trade-offs

iQOO 11 tipped to launch in Malaysia as well as China with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and an imaging co-processor

YOGA Paper: Lenovo confirms new details about E Ink tablet ahead of release

Huawei Vision Glass: New Micro OLED smart glasses can create up to a 120-inch virtual display

Deal | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G discounted on Amazon by up to 36%

MIUI 14 teased as the most efficient Android-based OS before release

Anker Powerhouse 555 with solar modules hands-on review: Emergency power station?

Deal | Casiris A6 Ultra Short Throw Projector discounted by up to US$900

Garmin Tacx NEO Bike Plus customizable smart trainer arrives

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is up to US$300 off on Amazon

Deal | OnePlus 10 Pro now available for up to 31% off on Amazon

Honda and Sony taking on Tesla with PlayStation 5 EV platform slated for 2024 US release

Abysmal RTX 4080 sales supposedly leave retailers with lots of cards in stock as buyers appear to want RTX 4090 instead

Affordable Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700, and Ryzen 5 7600 could release in Q1 2023 with reduced boost clocks and 65 W TDPs

Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop impresses in our test

Deal | Sleek Sony Xperia 5 IV smartphone with 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD slot gets rare 20% price cut

87% Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 SE review - Fully equipped gaming laptop with RTX 3080 Ti

Ryzen 9 7950X price dips well below US$600 as generous cuts make AMD's Zen 4 chips more affordable

Oukitel WP21 teased as an incoming dual-display rugged smartphone with a new MediaTek SoC, a large battery and fast charging

Deal | Big 26% discount hits Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6800S

Rumor | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G appears alongside an M14 5G on Geekbench with the same new Exynos processor

Deal | VAVA Chroma 4K UHD laser projector is discounted by even more for Black Friday 2022

Kingston KC3000 512G SKC3000S512G SSD Benchmarks

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition Review: Unrivaled 4K 100 fps behemoth for US$400 less than the RTX 3090 Ti

Nvidia Ada RTX 4080 Ti mobile and RTX 4070 mobile score significant leads over the RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU in leaked Time Spy benchmark

Moto X40 officially backed to become Motorola's first-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered Android smartphone

🎙️ OpinionThe five-year-old Xiaomi Mi A1 is still alive thanks to multiple Android 13 ROMs

Tesla charging system analysis proves it superior to CCS connectors

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 now down by up to 40 percent on Amazon

Matter migration part 1: Uncomplicated for newcomers, but with hurdles for old smarthomes

A Plague Tale Requiem: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 39 percent off on Amazon

Intel NUC Pro Chassis Element in review - Modular barebone for many purposes

89% Core i7-1260U debut: Dell Latitude 13 9330 2-in-1 convertible review

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