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Fiido has been teasing the launch of its first-ever scooter, an 'extreme' hybrid type called the Beast, through crowdfunding. Now, it has revealed a date for this Indiegogo event, as well as how much the first early-bird rewards will cost. For those in the market for a lighter and more urban electric scooter, the OEM has also now indicated that its second-gen model will be more along those lines.

Carl Pei's latest tech company, Nothing, has just revealed the date and time for its first product event since that for its inaugural ear (1) TWS buds. Apparently, that event was just a warm-up for the OEM's upcoming keynote, now scheduled for late March 2022. To date, there are already strong hints that it might introduce a new mobile device.

The latest member of the 1More ComfoBuds series may be Mini - however, according to the OEM, this does not stop them from also being "Mighty". It asserts that the new TWS earbuds are the smallest of their kind with active noise cancellation. The Minis are also rated for up to 24 hours of battery life and IPX5 ingress-protection.

Reports a while ago claimed Samsung was set to launch new Galaxy Buds later this year. It appears now that the Buds in question are the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 which will debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 at Unpacked in August.

QD Display is one of Samsung's latest technologies that is starting to become available in the form of Dell's new Alienware AW3423DW 34-inch monitor, rated for ultra-low response times and high refresh rates. Now, SGS has endorsed these specs by conferring its Pro Gaming Verified certification on hardware with this new panel component.

HTC's VIVE is at SXSW 2022 to introduce its latest initiatives and projects in its main space, virtual reality (VR). This includes the announcement of its new metaverse platform for concerts, BEATDAY, to launch via the new Focus 3 headset. VIVE will also outline how it sees its VR tech fitting into other industries such as healthcare and smart-car UX going forward.

The Blade 100W is the latest power bank from Baseus. It is markedly light and thin for its category, yet is rated to charge devices such as MacBook Pros at their full rate on the go. It also drops to 65W for certain other laptops, or into a "low current mode" for smaller objects such as wireless earbuds or peripherals.

Realme has launched the TechLife Watch S100 alongside its new 9 5G and 5G SE smartphones today (March 10, 2022). It appears to be a new version of an existing smartwatch from this OEM, with a potentially crucial upgrade in the form of a user body-temperature tracker. Its estimated battery life is also improved over its apparent predecessor.

Rumors reported by ETNews suggest that the Galaxy Watch5 will have a built-in thermometer. The company claims that Samsung has developed new technology to resolve issues with existing temperature sensing tools.

8BitDo has launched a new Xbox-style controller. The controller is available in black and white, with pro paddle buttons on the back. The device comes with software that enables you to customize parts of the controller, such as the sensitivity of the trigger buttons.

Tronsmart has launched its latest portable wireless speaker with a Bang, which is good as that is also its product name. It contains an array of different driver types rated for 60W of audio power, which can travel well thanks to its in-built handle and IPX6 waterproof rating. Its inbuilt battery can also power its tunable LEDs as well as the user's other devices.

Fiido touts its next upcoming product, the Beast, as a cross between an electric scooter and a go-kart. This is because the vehicle has a seat as well as a footboard. It is powered by a sizeable, removable battery and runs on "professional" off-road tires. The OEM is previewing its imminent launch via Indiegogo at present.

More details about the upcoming DJI Mini 3 have emerged, courtesy of a renowned drone leaker. Reputedly, DJI may launch three Mini 3 models, including the recently leaked Mini 3 Pro.

Ergon has announced the ElegaBand, a watch band designed to allow you to wear your favourite smartwatch on more places than just your wrist. The ElegaBand will be compatible with the Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch or Garmin smartwatches and will start at US$99.

Xiaomi India has now set a joint March 2022 launch date for the Redmi Watch 2 Lite and Note 11 Pro. Now, a new leak purports to spill approximate pricing info for the upcoming, reasonably spec-rich wearable. Should it prove accurate, the cost in question might help the Watch 2 Lite fly off the shelves in its new market.

Consumer premises equipment (CPE) is typically provided as router-like devices for consumers to get wireless data over mobile standards such as 5G in their homes. ZTE claims that its latest flagship MC888 CPE supports Wi-Fi 7 as well, and can thus achieve speeds of about 10 gigabits per second in conjunction with its new design and antennae.

Razer has presented the Huntsman Mini Analog, a 60% keyboard with Razer's in-house analog optical switches. The Huntsman Mini Analog is the first of its kind in that regard and sells for US$149.99 in the US.

Pioneer has seemingly resurrected the optical drive, straight of the early 2000s, by launching the BDR-213JDK. This optical drive supports 21 different Blu-ray, CD, and DVD formats, and is currently available for purchase in Japan.

The photo/video mobility accessory OEM SmallRig's latest range of products is made for Panasonic's latest Lumix GH6 Micro Four Thirds camera. Its flagship is the Black Mamba, a cage designed to help the user grip and carry their new mirrorless unit in a number of ways, by the kit's top handle included.

UGREEN's HiTune X6s are some of the more unique-looking TWS earbuds around, and offer "6-mic" hybrid active noise cancellation on top of that. They are often available at a discount off their RRP; now, the OEM has released an additional coupon code effective on Amazon.com for the month of March 2022.

Oppo will start selling the Air Glass on March 3, its AR glasses that run on the Snapdragon Wear 4100. The Air Glass will retail for CNY 4,999 (~US$792), although it remains unknown if Oppo will launch the device globally.

VESA has announced that DisplayPort 2.0 labels will specify what bandwidth they offer in a bid to avoid HDMI 2.1-related confusion. VESA's certification program will include DP40 and DP80-certified cables that will denote 40 Gbps and 80 Gbps compatibility, respectively.

The Earbuds 3 Pro have been unveiled by Honor at MWC. The new headphones will feature a dual-driver design and a temperature sensor to help you monitor your health.

Aohi has introduced itself as a "new smart brand" that sells high-tech power bricks rated to charge different devices at advanced wattages. Its latest such product is rated for 100W with Power Delivery (PD) - however, the OEM asserts that it is "40% smaller" than the charger typically used for machines such as MacBook Pros. It is shipped with a cable that has its own little read-out to display the speed of each charge.

Qualcomm has announced that all an OEM looking to make a new 5G-capable laptop needs is a spare M.2 slot in their prototype's design. This is because the company has invented a module with the corresponding form-factor with a Snapdragon X-series modem on-board. It may thus confer high-speed standalone connectivity on the machine in which it is installed.

Qualcomm has come to the 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC) to assert that it will be first to market with its commercially-ready FastConnect 7800 subsystem. It is rated to confer Wi-Fi 7 on a given device, delivering max speeds of nearly 6Gbps with bandwidth that might support uses from 4K video streaming to VR gaming - possibly even simultaneously.

Qualcomm is adding new SoCs — S3 (QCC307x) and S5 (QCC517x) — to its Sound Platform. The new Sound Platforms support Hi-Res Bluetooth Audio and also LE Audio along with stereo recording for earbuds, 68 ms low-latency gaming mode, and 3rd gen Adaptive ANC.

Xiaomi already sells some of the highest-end and powerful wireless chargers on the market. Now, it has announced that the next round of these accessories will rival Apple's MagSafe, with increased accuracy and speed. Its new "magnetic absorption" technology is rated to reach 50W of power delivery, although this also requires active cooling.

Apple's latest iMac is effectively a monitor with an entire computer packed into it, and thus technically only needs a keyboard to work. Now, the Cupertino giant has patented a new device that is effectively the other way around. Therefore, it may soon pitch this Mac/Magic Keyboard as a new bring-your-own-display device that could be marketed as the most retro revolution in portable desktop technology ever.

Realme has already announced that it will unveil "The World's Fastest Charging Technology" at MWC 2022. Specs for the battery and power brick involved have already allegedly leaked out. However, according to the latest rumor, they are even better than those early reports suggest.

The Kone XP is the latest mouse from ROCCAT, complete with its series' signature shape and Owl-Eye 19K DPI optical sensor. However, it boasts 15 buttons, which have up to 29 possible functions, and more extensive, tunable RGB lighting. The NVIDIA Reflex-compatible Kone XP also benefits from a Titan optical switch with a 100 million-click life cycle.

OPPO has now rounded its new product showcase off with the new, second-gen Enco X earbuds. These new flagship TWS peripherals are rated for Bluetooth 5.2, a new coaxial dual driver system and the LHDC 4.0 codec. The OEM also touts them as accessories with improved active noise cancellation (ANC) thanks to a new chipset.

Leaving RGB lighting aside, the MS-Y1000 and MS-Z1000 micro-ATX cases from Sharkoon come with a front panel that sports Y-shaped or Z-shaped airflow openings, four pre-installed fans, as well as room for a 240 mm radiator in the top. An optionally available kit for installing graphics cards up to 27 cm long is also available for both cases.

Realme has hyped its appearance at MWC 2022 through the medium of hints at a new and improved charging system for mobile devices to be unveiled during this show. Currently, the fastest type of wired charging this brand can do stands at 125 watts (W); however, according to the latest leaks, the newer tech will go far beyond that speed.

Apple’s infamous Lightning connector has served as a sounding board for anti-Apple propaganda by Android fans and tech pundits alike for many years. Let’s brush the dust off this ancient I/O and explore all the reasons why Apple should retire the Lightning connector once and for all.

This 1440p Dell monitor is a sweet spot for many gamers due to its native 1440p resolution, 27-inch screen size, and fast response times. The high quality stand and lack of an external power brick make the monitor even better than most monitors from lesser-known brands.

With multiple choices that can take its price above the 1,000 Euros threshold, such as cable management accessories or monitor arms, the FlexiSpot E7 standing desk starts at roughly 450 Euros (frame price alone). Until the end of the month, customers from Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria can take advantage of a 120 Euros discount.

OPPO has been tipped to launch successors to its Dynaudio-tuned top-end Enco X TWS earbuds alongside its upcoming flagship smartphones. Now, the OEM has confirmed that this is the case, and has also decided to go ahead and leak their design in full ahead of this event. The executive Pete Lau also now claims the buds are so good, they are worth ditching wires for.

PCIe4 drives are finally falling to more affordable price levels even for the higher-end models. The 1 TB XPG Gammix S70 Blade offers read rates of over 7000 MB/s to be faster than a 1 TB Samsung PM9A1.

OPPO's latest Find X5 poster contains a launch date for the upcoming flagship series, and that's not all. It shows one of the smartphones in an arrangement of a number of other devices. One might be the OEM's first-gen tablet, whereas the others are wearables that could be of the OPPO Watch and Enco X lines.

Since regular list prices for Razer's flagship wireless gaming mouse are usually pretty high, gaming enthusiasts may be excited to hear that Amazon currently sells the Razer DeathAdder V2 for just US$69 after a steep 46% discount.

The Sharkoon V1000 got the RGB treatment, thus becoming the V1000 RGB. This micro-ATX features three preinstalled RGB LED fans, an addressable RGB controller, a tempered glass side panel, and can accommodate micro-ATX and mini-ITX mainboards. The manufacturer's suggested price is 79.9 Euros (roughly US$91).

The excellent and versatile wireless gaming mouse Logitech G Pro is now heavily discounted on Amazon and has thereby hit its all-time lowest sales price of a very reasonable US$79.

A designer from Google has unveiled a stylish in-house lamp that it is handing out to its employees for free, at least in the US. The dLight has a USB Type-C port, automatic firmware updates over Wi-Fi and an adjustable colour temperature to provide optimal lighting when on video calls.

Valve is urging 'tinkerers, modders, accessory manufacturers, or folks who just want to 3D print a Steam Deck to see how it feels' to have a go at the portable console's CAD files it uploaded on GitHub. With the surface topography files, fans will be able to 3D-print their own custom Steam Deck shells to compensate for the single black color version at launch.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22 line of flagship smartphones with claims of more "eco-consciousness" than ever before in their construction and packaging. However, a new LifeProof case for the same devices might be able to outdo them in this regard. They come in 3 types, each of which is rated for a quotient of at least 50% of recycled or reclaimed materials.

Jabra aims to cater for the millions of users in the United States affected by mild or moderate hearing loss with the new Enhance Plus wearables. They are touted to combine the size and convenience of TWS products with "advanced hearing technology", and might well be the first in a wave of products compatible with the FDA's potentially upcoming Over-The-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid criteria.