Honda is expanding its electric car partnership with GM to include sub-US$30,000 EVs that the two carmakers plan to co-produce in the millions. The budget electric vehicles will be based on GM's Ultium platform and battery, but won't be hitting the market before 2027, giving Tesla plenty of time to counter with its promised US$25,000 car.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has leaked again, this time with its full specifications and a render. Unsurprisingly, OnePlus is borrowing from other BBK Electronics subsidiaries again, with the Realme 9 Pro, Realme V25 and the vivo iQOO Z6 being the inspiration this time.

The Xiaoji A2000 10kg washing machine dryer is a new product from Xiaomi. The device has a touchscreen that uses two colors to denote whether you are using the washing or drying mode. There are 36 different programs on the gadget and several intelligent features, such as automatic detergent dosing to suit your washing load.

Honor is now touted to have a premium tablet to launch later in 2022. This new leak has spawned additional rumors that the device will do so with a processor optimized for the form factor in question. This "Kompanio 9000" may or may not be the tablet version of MediaTek's current top-end mobile processor.

Dynabook has unveiled the Portégé X40-K, a 14-inch laptop powered by 28 W processors. The Portégé X40-K also has more upgrade and configuration options than most laptops, in part thanks to its SO-DIMM RAM. The Portégé X40-K has other tricks up its sleeve too, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports.

There is a new Raspberry Pi Compute Module in town with the SO-DIMM form factor. The Compute Module 4S combines the Broadcom BCM2711 from the Compute Module 4 and Compute Module 4 Lite in the size of a Compute Module 3+. Moving back to the SO-DIMM form factor presents problems for HDMI and Ethernet connectivity, though.

Although Bitcoin struggles to hit US$50,000 once again, a recent prediction claims that last year's highs of nearly US$70,000 will become a mere joke compared to the US$1,300,000 ATH expected to arrive in the coming months. "The upside for gold and bitcoin is potentially dramatic" due to the sanctions on Russia's central bank, claim the analysts.

OnePlus has entered the flagship sphere once again, this time aiming to simplify its smartphone lineup with the introduction of the OnePlus 10 Pro. With a basic OnePlus 10 “non-pro” notably missing from its lineup, take a look at why Android users should skip the best of what OnePlus has to offer this year.

The latest reports are pointing to a more affordable MacBook Air that features a white notch, no Face ID, and no fancy display technologies. Despite the lower price tier, Apple is apparently adding the M2 processors, but these will most likely be entry-level SKUs.

Eufy has revealed the Smart Scale P2 Pro, a smart scale that can calculate numerous health metrics. The Smart Scale P2 Pro relies on the EufyLife app but also supports Apple Health, Google Fit and Fitbit.

Intel could have a third Arc Graphics chip in the pipeline, having announced the ACM-G10 and ACM-G11 so far. The ACM-G12 will be a less powerful alternative to the ACM-G10, which powers A700 and A500 laptop graphics cards.

The Garmin Forerunner 955 has leaked again, three months after its first appearance on Garmin Australia's website. The smartwatch could launch as soon as this month and should be available in a Solar variant.

A retailer has leaked the Momentum True Wireless 3, Sennheiser's next flagship TWS earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 will arrive in multiple colours and for a competitive price.

Apple's Studio Display, which currently costs from US$1,599, is a weird mix of professional and consumer features that kind of put it in a class entirely on its own - too consumer-grade for professionals and too professional for most consumers. There is little direct competition, but knowing your needs can help you find a better solution.

Customers in Germany can now pre-order the Urtopia Carbon E-Bike. The bicycle has a lightweight carbon fiber body and weighs 30 lbs. Many smart features are available on the vehicle, such as AI voice control and haptic interaction. Plus, the bike has up to 80 miles of range.

The Toyota bZ4X has a greater than expected range, as confirmed in an official statement by the manufacturer. The entry-level trim of the SUV will be capable of up to 516 km (~321 miles) on a single charge. Customers in Europe can now pre-order the electric vehicle, with prices starting at £41,950.

A new wave of anti-COVID measures in Kunshan may soon result in a laptop shortage per Commercial Times. Kunshan is a region in China that is home to several major contract notebook makers manufacturing laptops for the likes of Apple, Dell, Lenovo, etc. So any restrictions in Kunshan that can affect manufacturing will have global consequences.

A reviewer from HDTVtest has discovered that not all 42-in LG C2 TVs currently available in stores contain the latest OLED EX technology. LG explained that, due to a supply chain issue, it was shipping some of these smaller TVs with the older WBC OLED panels and that it would resolve the matter later this year.

Samsung may have released the Galaxy S21 FE, but it has decided to give its predecessor a 2022 refresh. While the Galaxy S20 FE 2022 is cheaper than the original model, hardly anything separates the pair.

All of Vivo's upcoming mobile devices have leaked in hands-on pictures. While the X Fold and X Note look as the company has presented them in marketing images, the Vivo Pad has much thicker display bezels. The trio will launch in China on April 11.

Modder Sultim-t has released a path traced mod of the 1993 video game Doom. Available via GitHub, the mod allows you to play the first three episodes of Doom with real-time path tracing. Currently, the mod only works with Nvidia GPUs, plus you’ll need to have the original Doom.wad file.

Reportedly, Motorola is preparing to release the Edge 30, a mid-range alternative to the Edge 30 Pro and Edge 30 Ultra. Still, the Edge 30 is rumoured to feature some interesting features, including a 144 Hz refresh rate and dual 50 MP cameras.

Leaks have now surfaced providing information on the upcoming Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 and Xiaomi 12 Ultra. The two phones are tipped to launch in China soon, with the Mix Fold 2 rumored to arrive with a world's-first folding mechanism design.

The first 3DMark leaks of the Arc A350M GPU indicate that Intel's entry-level GPU is off to a decent start with good gains over the Radeon 680M, Nvidia MX450, Iris Xe Max, and even the GTX 1650 Max-Q. However, Arc A350M seems to be fighting an uphill battle against the likes of the GTX 1650 Mobile and the upcoming GeForce MX570. The scores are still early but do make for an interesting comparison.

New information has now surfaced on OnePlus's upcoming accessories, the Nord Watch and Nord Buds. The Nords Buds, for one, looks set to debut shortly, perhaps alongside the OnePlus Nord 2T. The Nord Watch is expected to be more affordable than the OnePlus Watch.

Cryptocurrency miners have now shifted focus from gaming GPUs to enterprise-centred models. A PC parts seller from Vietnam is showing off dozens of mining rigs that use eight Nvidia's RTX A4000 workstation GPUs. Each machine can reportedly mine Ethereum at 500 MH/s under the right conditions.

iQOO has announced a launch date for its latest Neo-series smartphone. It is tipped to be a truly flagship-level device with a top-end SoC and the amount of RAM to match. It is also said to have faster charging compared to its predecessor and Android 12 out of the box.

A tipster has been offering details about the potential camera equipment for the Sony Xperia 1 IV. Apparently, the details have been taken from an “engineering machine configuration” (prototype), so they could still change. Interestingly, the Xperia 1 IV might get two telephoto lenses in a similar fashion to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Hertz will be diversifying its EV rental fleet options with 65,000 Polestar 2 electric cars, after signing up with Tesla to lease 100,000 of its Model 3 sedans. The first Polestar 2 EVs will be available to rent at Hertz locations in Europe, the US, and Australia, starting this spring.

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO has certified a new device with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), thereby re-igniting rumors of a new C-series Android phone in the works. Accordingly, the new leak might offer an insight into what the brand will sell for ~US$110 in 2022.

Intel's next-generation NUC mini-PCs are on their way, with one codenamed 'Wall Street Canyon'. Likely to draw comparisons with the Apple Mac Studio, 'Wall Street Canyon' has numerous upgrade options and will ship with Intel Alder Lake-P processors.

The Polar Pacer Pro has leaked, seemingly the more expensive version of the upcoming Pacer smartwatch. The Pacer and Pacer Pro may share quite a few features, although the Pacer Pro may arrive with more premium materials.

LG has announced its Android 12 upgrade plans for this quarter, but only for three devices. The timescale is likely to apply to handsets sold in South Korea too, not worldwide. By contrast, other LG smartphones will have to make do with Android security patch updates.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Curved Monitor 30", an ultra-wide monitor with a 200 Hz refresh rate and a WFHD resolution. The gaming monitor offers high colour space coverage too, along with AMD FreeSync Premium support and HDMI 2.1 connectivity for high refresh rate gaming.

The Intel Core i9-12900KS has shown its power by forcing its way to the top of a synthetic benchmark chart after just a couple of samples were tested. Although the benchmark site was the much-maligned UserBenchmark, it is still useful to compare the i9-12900KS’s result with those of other parts from Intel.

Yamaha has presented the TY-E 2.0, an electric trial bike that offers up to twice the battery life of its predecessor. The Yamaha TY-E 2.0 is expected to be used this summer at the FIM Trial World Championship 2022.

It seems that the Vivo X Fold could be coming to more markets than just China. Also, a leaked product poster has confirmed almost all X Fold specifications, including the presence of third-generation LTPO backplane technology. The Vivo X Fold will have some serious camera hardware too, and will debut on April 11.

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, RX 6750 XT, and RX 6650 XT launch has reportedly been pushed back to May 10. According to the report, the April 2022-bound cards will be unveiled with the entry-level Radeon RX 6400, which also showcases renders of the graphics cards.

Samsung is now slated to release the Galaxy A73, one of its latest mid-range Android smartphones, to its Indian webstore later in April 2022. In fact, it is already there, albeit without pricing for the 2 SKUs of the phone to become available to the market. However, those details have allegedly leaked out before the OEM has had the chance to update its page with this information.

Toyota has announced that it has sold over 20 million electrified vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric cars. Included in the figure are subsidiary brands Daihatsu and Hino. Other record figures in the February 2022 statement include the greatest number of Toyota vehicles produced and sold outside of Japan in a month.

Realme has now launched its new budget tablet, the Realme Pad Mini, in the Philippines today. The Realme Pad Mini debuts with a Unisoc Tiger T616—delivering power on par with a Snapdragon 665—and a slew of low-end but decent hardware.

ASUS has released the Tinker Edge R, another single-board computer (SBC) by the company. The 100 x 72 mm SBC is compatible with Android and Debian and relies on a Rockchip RK3399 Pro SoC. ASUS equips the Tinker Edge R with 16 GB of eMMC flash storage too, and a small fan, among other features.

Elon Musk has become Twitter's largest shareholder as he bought at least a 9.2% ownership via the acquisition of 73,486,938 common shares, effecting rumors of a buyout and sending Twitter stock 25% up in premarket trading. Tesla's CEO recently mentioned that a 'new platform' is needed about the state of free speech on Twitter.

The Redmi Note 11 series debuted in China over five months ago and Xiaomi looks set to bring a direct successor to the market shortly. The Redmi Note 12 series draws closer to launch and a new leak provides insight into some of the hardware that will underpin the phones.

The SOUNDBOKS Go portable Bluetooth speaker is now available to pre-order. The device has two drivers and can deliver up to 121 dB of sound. The gadget has a 7.8 Ah battery providing up to 40 hours of playback time. You can connect the smart speaker to other devices to create an immersive experience.

DJI’s next compact drone series has leaked again as the company prepares to replace the Mini 2 series. This time, a hands-on video showcasing the Mini 3 Pro has appeared online, confirming previous rumours about the upcoming drone.

Set-top box company Humax has released its first smart home product in the UK, the Wi-Fi Smart Plug. You can use the device to control smart devices remotely and monitor your energy usage; in the Humax Smart Living app, you can access historical data such as current, power, voltage and total kWh.

A new mesh Wi-Fi router is now available from Xiaomi, the Redmi Router AX5400. The Wi-Fi 6 capable gadget can deliver speeds up to 5.4 GB, and it can connect to up to 248 devices. You can set up and control the smart router using the Mijia app.
Update: The device is available to purchase in China via Xiaomi's Youpin or globally on AliExpress.

The iPhone SE 2022 has now been put through a Genshin Impact test alongside the M1-equipped iPad Air 2022, and the two variants of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The compact phone puts up a fantastic showing, with exemplary performance, efficiency, and thermals.