The 2023 Kia Niro has been showcased at the 2022 New York Auto Show. The company confirmed that hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions of the car would go on sale in North America this summer. All of the vehicles have performance improvements based on their 2022 equivalents.

Asus has announced some prices and availability info for its latest Republic of Gamers (ROG) laptops, its new 16-inch ROG Zephyrus Duo included, in the United States. The latest ROG Strix variants are also included in this new line-up, as are the ROG Flow Z13 and X13 convertibles. Some of the new gaming machines have been revealed as exclusive to 1 seller, while others will be more widely available.

The POCO F4 GT is just over a week away from launching globally, albeit as a re-branded Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. In the meantime, Xiaomi's next POCO-branded flagship has turned up on Geekbench, confirming that it will also launch with Android 12 and at least 12 GB of RAM.

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are thought to be a few months away from being released. Still, a leaker has revealed information about the cameras expected to feature in both devices and the lack of changes from the current Pixel 6 series.

Processor options include the i5-12600, i7-12700 and i9-12900 models that can be coupled with up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 24 TB of storage. The dGPU selection is limited to the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3060 models and there is no Thunderbolt 4 support.

Allegedly, Xiaomi has settled on a name for its first POCO smartwatch. While the device may launch in Europe, it could be built by 70mai, rather than Xiaomi or POCO directly.

The Q5 Pro is thought to be Realme's next phone with top-end 80W charging. It is also now said to have one of Qualcomm's higher-end SoCs and Android 12 on its launch. It may do so alongside a Q5i variant, although a vanilla Q5 is, oddly, nowhere to be found on the leak-train.

Poco has now confirmed a launch event scheduled for April 26. The Xiaomi sub-brand will officially debut its first premium phone of the year, the Poco F4 GT, at that event. According to most rumors, the Poco F4 GT will be a rebadge of the Redmi K50 Gaming that was released in China back in February.

Apple is preparing a veritable bonanza of new Mac models with the upcoming second generation of its M-series of chipsets. First for release will be a completely redesigned MacBook Air and the basic MacBook Pro 13, while in the fall we may seem an M2 Mac mini. The MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 with their M2 Pro and M2 Max processors may appear at a later date.

A May release could well be on the cards for the Sony Xperia 1 IV as it seems the upcoming flagship has already taken a trip to Geekbench. The potential Xperia 1 IV produced an impressive single-core score in its test. It is also believed the Mark 4 variant of the Xperia 1 may come with eSIM compatibility in some markets.

A smartphone with top performance for less than 520 Euros (~$566)? The Apple iPhone SE 2022 makes this possible. However, you also have to accept some compromises for this.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has been benchmarked in PassMark’s test suite for both single-thread performance and overall CPU Mark. The new Zen 3 Ryzen 7 5700X churned out respectable results that put it on a similar level to the Intel Core i5-12600K but at a much lower power cost than the hybrid rival.

The suspiciously opportune incident perfectly illustrates the remarkable towing capabilities of Rivian's popular electric truck named the R1T, which is why some observers claim that the video could have been staged for marketing purposes.

The laptop has a unique 3.5-inch monochrome OLED display on the outer lid for displaying notifications and animations without needing to open up the lid. SKUs are currently shipping for $2000 USD on Amazon or Newegg.

Meta announced that version 39 for the Meta Quest will be rolling out gradually over the coming weeks, enabling a new multitasking interface for all users, a brand new virtual space, and enhanced sharing capabilities for iOS users via the Oculus companion app. Take a look at what’s coming to a Meta headset near you.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 can now be ordered outside China, starting at US$439.99. Available from third-party resellers, the 8.8-inch tablet comes with a 120 Hz display and a Snapdragon 870 chipset, plus up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Most people may not realise that you can get great quality photos and videos for a fraction of the price of the top-dog iPhone 13 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. While they may not feature 10x optical zoom lenses or ProRes video support, these sub-US$450 powerhouses will certainly get the job done.

Ikea could be developing new smart home products. A recent update to several smart LED light listings suggests that new or updated devices could be on the way for this range. Plus, FCC and WPC entries indicate that a new smart charging shelf could also be in the works. Ikea has not officially announced any of these gadgets.

Garmin has rolled out two new updates to the Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series. Now brought up to Software Version 8.14, the pair have received over 80 changes, including new features and bug fixes. The Epix 2 has benefited from more improvements than the Fenix 7, for some reason.

The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX electric concept vehicle has travelled over 1,000km on a single battery charge. The recent test from Germany to France saw the car travel on regular roads with traffic and some poor weather conditions. During the trial, the average consumption for the vehicle was 8.8 kWh per 100 km (~62 miles), a record low.

Inspired by the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo, Compal's BreezePro concept seeks to improve air cooling efficiency for laptops with a slanting keyboard design.

According to new rumours, Xiaomi plans to introduce a new Smart TV soon with a 4K OLED panel running Android TV 11. Not only will the Xiaomi OLED Vision Smart TV support Dolby Vision, but it will also be capable of meeting the newer Dolby Vision IQ standard. Accordingly, The Xiaomi OLED Vision Smart TV should do a better job of displaying HDR content than its predecessors, particularly in bright environments.

Oppo has revealed the A57 5G, a CNY 1,500 (~US$236) handset that has a large display and a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset. The Oppo A57 5G is orderable in China with three colour options, two memory configurations and ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12.

Official images of the Edge 30 have leaked, seemingly Motorola's mid-range offering in the Edge 30 series. The Motorola Edge 30 is expected to launch later this month with a Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset and a 144 Hz display within a sub-7 mm chassis.

Anker has unveiled a new product, the 551 tablet stand and 8-in-1 USB-C hub. The gadget has many ports, including a 4K HDMI port and microSD and SD card slots. The device has pass-through charging and is compatible with many tablets, including recent models of the iPad Pro and the iPad Air 4.

After refusing to join Twitter's board and immediately facing a class action suit for not disclosing the exact stake in a timely manner, Elon Musk now comes with a US$42 billion company buyout offer that shareholders might find hard to refuse.

OnePlus has confirmed that there will be two variants of the OnePlus 10R, underlining that the handset is another version of the Realme GT Neo 3. The OnePlus 10R will launch in India on April 28, exactly a week after the OnePlus Ace debuts in China.

Apple may have next to no stock of the M1 Pro or M1 Max in most markets, but the SoCs remain available to order in Certified Refurbished versions of the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. Seemingly the only way to pick up an M1 Pro or M1 Max machine before the summer without resorting to secondhand marketplaces, it should be hard to tell a Certified Refurbished model from its brand new equivalent.

It appears that the Moto G 5G (2022) and Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) are the same device but intended for different markets. Accordingly, the Moto G 5G (2022) will launch with a Snapdragon 695 SoC and stylus support, among other features.

The Vivo X80 appears to be close to release, following in the footsteps of the X Fold and X Note. Based on a Google Play Console listing, the Vivo X80 will have a 1080p display, a Dimensity 9000 SoC and 8 GB of RAM, plus a curved display.

The California Air Resources Board has issued a legislative proposal that strives for a complete ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. That goes for plug-in hybrids, too, and will leave only electric and hydrogen-powered cars on the market, while the goal for 2026 is to triple the current sales of zero-emission vehicles in California.

Kia has revealed that a production version of its EV9 SUV concept will be available in the US in the second half of 2023. This means that the electric vehicle will arrive in both the US and Europe in the same year. No further details about the car were revealed, meaning that the pricing remains a mystery.

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date of the Ace, a smartphone that will debut in at least two colours. The OnePlus Ace will arrive with three rear-facing cameras, a ribbed design and an iPhone 13-style design. However, the OnePlus Ace may be a Chinese exclusive.

Xiaomi has launched a crowdfunding campaign in China for a smart front door. The Xiaobai Blade Star has 3D facial recognition technology, plus six alternative ways to unlock the door, including a fingerprint scanner and an NFC reader. Like some smart locks, the door comes with a camera to show you who is calling.

The first ever post by Twitter's co-founder Jack Dorsey was converted to NFT not long ago and was acquired for US$2.9 million by an investor in a charity auction set by Mr. Dorsey himself. Now, its new owner wants to resell it at a profit and pegged the asking price to US$48 million of which the current bid only covers US$6,823.

Amazon is currently offering discounts in the US, UK, Netherlands and France for the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance 75W Smart LED Bulb. The offers vary in each country, with up to 22% off the retail price in the US. The smart bulb has up to 1,100 lm of brightness and is compatible with several smart home systems, including Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit.

Samsung has increased the range of compatible cars for its Digital Key functionality. The Digital Key tool, which is currently only available in South Korea, allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle using your smartphone. The list of supported vehicles includes the Kia Niro and the BMW series 1 to 8.

The 12-inch and 13.3-inch monitors serve as space-saving alternatives to traditional external monitors by attaching directly to the laptop itself. The extenders are compatible with a range of laptop models between 13-inches and 17-inches.

The Baseus Blade is easily one of our favorite power banks with its high 20000 mAh capacity, fast 100 W output charging rate, and fast 65 W input charging rate. It's a little pricey, but you'll likely won't need another power bank in the process.

Vivo is tipped to launch an X80 Pro as a flagship alternative to its new, premium X Note phablet. Now, the allegedly imminent new phone has reportedly been captured in a photo that seems to prove that it can take clear and bright shots of things in near-total darkness. Meanwhile, the rear cameras reportedly responsible for this achievement may have been snapped in the wild.

As law enforcement agencies around the United States are slowly but surely switching to sustainable all-electric vehicles, a diligent Harley-Davidson dealership has now taken the initiative and turned the popular LiveWire into a proper electric police motorcycle.

Motorola has been spotted updating its Moto G200 5G to a newer version of Android. The update has only rolled out to units of this competitive mid-ranger in Europe thus far, although it is said to expand to additional markets soon. The G200's users should thus expect an upgrade to features such as the Material You UI, re-done widgets and system shortcuts.

Realme has announced that it has a new limited-edition, Free Fire-themed version of the 9 Pro Plus in the works. The new variant - which seems to involve a very different color scheme compared to the original - is scheduled to launch in Thailand soon, although there are rumors of its becoming involved in other regions thereafter.

The Pico Neo 3 Link is a mid-range VR headset that can be used with or without a PC. The VR headset offers a 90 Hz refresh rate, up to 4 hours of battery life and can even stream uncompressed video from a PC via DisplayPort.

iQOO now brings the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor to the Android smartphone market in the form of the Neo6. It also benefits from a 120Hz AMOLED display and top-end 80W Flash Charge SuperVOOC charging - all for as little as 2,799 yuan (~US$440) in its native China.

Samsung has presented the Galaxy M53 5G, but without revealing how much the handset will cost. Now, third parties have filled the void, and may have confirmed a second memory configuration in the process.

Polar has lifted the lid on the Pacer and Pacer Pro, two smartwatches that come in several colours. Both smartwatches are orderable today, but only the Pacer Pro will ship this month. The Polar Pacer series starts from US$199.95 and is available in other markets.

It seems that DJI is preparing to release the Inspire 3, a follow-up to the ageing Inspire 2. While the Inspire 3 will retain some of its predecessor's features, it could also utilise a more compact chassis, among other changes.