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The Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+ are entering an already crowded and competitive market. (Image source: Realme - edited)

Risky Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+ prices for UK, Italy, Europe, and Russia leak

The prices for the upcoming Realme 9 smartphone range have purportedly leaked for the UK, Italy, Europe, and Russia. The Realme 9i has already appeared in markets such as India, and it will be joined by the Realme 9 Pro and Realme...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Feb 2022 21:53

OnePlus previews the Nord CE 2 in a new shade of blue

OnePlus has hyped its upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Nord CE 2, in a new tweet. It does not offer much new information besides the name of a new colorway the OEM has developed for the device. Then again, it also confirms its d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2022 19:02

The Samsung Galaxy A23. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy A23: Budget phone set to arrive with a powerful 5G chipset and striking design

The Galaxy A23 will be the third-cheapest device in Samsung's bread-and-butter Galaxy A series this year. The budget phone has now been showcased in a leak, revealing its expected specs and a modern design in line with Samsung's c...

Ricci Rox, 14 Feb 2022 19:01

Nvidia has another GeForce RTX 3050 variant in the pipeline (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia could launch a new GeForce RTX 3050 desktop variant soon

Igor's Lab reports that Nvidia is working on a GeForce RTX 3050 version. It will be powered by a GA107 GPU and draw 115 W of power. The graphics card could be launched alongside the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 16 GB variant in the coming ...

Anil Ganti, 14 Feb 2022 07:00

The next generation of AMD and Nvidia GPUs are expected to start arriving toward the end of 2022. (Image source: Nvidia/AMD - edited)

Next-gen AMD RDNA 3 and Nvidia Lovelace GPUs broken down into potential chips and graphics card models

The next generation of GPUs coming from both AMD and Nvidia have been broken down into subsequent chips, models, and manufacturing process by a well-known leaker. The breakdown is a best guess scenario, with one of the tipster’s f...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2022 22:52

Apple's AirTags have developed an unwanted reputation. (Source: Apple)

Apple's latest "advancements" to the AirTag and FindMy systems are touted to address the rising "unwanted tracking" phenomenon

Apple's AirTags have become embroiled in a scandal that highlights their potential to facilitate crimes such as stalking, theft and general unsolicited e-tracking. Accordingly, the Cupertino giant has responded with an "update" th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2022 16:41

The 5G BlackBerry might have looked a bit like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

5G BlackBerry: plans for a modern-day business-class button phone fall apart as its OEM "dies"

Any hopes the world's remaining BlackBerry fans had of a new device under this name are officially dead - according to a relevant forum's founder, at least. Kevin Michaluk of CrackBerry claims that Onward Mobility, the company tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2022 22:09

The 8 Gen 1 might get outdated soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus may be here quicker than expected

Flagship smartphones powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC are only now beginning to emerge in earnest. However, its maker Qualcomm seems intent on throwing a spanner in these works, should word of an upcoming refresh calle...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2022 21:59

Is this the GT Neo3 camera hump? (Source: @Alextechetc via Twitter)

The supposedly Dimensity 9000-powered "Realme GT Neo3 Gaming Edition" leaks out in the form of a racing-styled render

A leaker has posted an image of what is claimed as the Gaming Edition of the upcoming Realme GT Neo3 series. According to this tipster, this variant will come with MediaTek's new top-end Dimensity 9000 processor, and will have a g...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2022 18:48

The Intel Core i9-13900K Raptor Lake processor has been spotted on the Ashes of The Singularity benchmark database

Intel Core i9-13900K Raptor Lake processor makes yet another appearance online

Intel's upcoming 13th-generation Core i9-13900K Raptor Lake processor has been spotted on the Ashes of The Singularity benchmark database. The 24-core (8C + 16c) processor manages to output 159 FPS at 1080p, paired with a GeForce ...

Anil Ganti, 11 Feb 2022 16:55

AMD's Ryzen 7000 series of desktop processors could be announced sometime in Q3, 2022 (image via AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors based on the Zen 4 architecture to be launched a lot sooner than earlier anticipated

A new rumour online says AMD will unveil its new Ryzen 7000 series processors sometime in Q3, 2022. AMD could announce it at Computex 2022 in late May, and the CPUs could hit shelves as early as July 2022.

Anil Ganti, 11 Feb 2022 14:59

2019's BlackBerry KEY2 LE looks set to remain the latest BlackBerry phone. (Source: PCWorld)

Promised BlackBerry 5G smartphone with physical keyboard now in doubt

At the start of the year, OnwardMobility reiterated its commitment to delivering a 5G BlackBerry smartphone with a physical keyboard. It appears that promise may go unfulfilled, as a new report claims that the company has now ditc...

Ricci Rox, 11 Feb 2022 06:21

Rumor | Xiaomi is working on a 4G/LTE-only POCO M4 variant

A new device, purportedly from Xiaomi, has appeared on Geekbench. Its combination of a novel model number and well-worn specs have led to rumors that it is a new addition to the POCO M4 series, albeit without 5G connectivity. Acco...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2022 23:10

Update | The Realme C35 is an upcoming budget-class phone that will launch with a flagship design

Realme has announced that it will introduce a new C-series smartphone to its audience in Thailand soon. It has already been teased as a device with looks quite like those of its current flagships, and even has a main camera of a r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2022 22:13

Discovery announces its plan to acquire Warner Media

The content stalwarts Discovery and Warner Media are to form one content platform soon, as the former has now acquired the go-ahead to buy the former from US regulators. The merger could lead to a singular mega-streaming service t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2022 18:14

The Nord CE 2 official peeks out of the shadows. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus' launch of the Nord CE 2 is slated to exceed expectations

OnePlus has publicly acknowledged that the rumored second-gen Nord CE smartphone exists for the first time, and has confirmed a launch date for the phone, in one fell swoop. The brand has indicated that the product event will also...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2022 17:34

It'll be a while before we get to see the Intel Arc Alchemist graphics cards in action (image via Moore's Law is dead on YouTube)

Intel Arc Alchemist launch postponed to Q2, 2022 due to driver issues

YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead has heard from multiple sources that the Intel Arc Alchemist graphics cards will not be launched in Q1, 2022. Intel is expected to shed more light on the lineup at PAX East, and low-end mobile SKUs cou...

Anil Ganti, 10 Feb 2022 14:21

Apple's new feature in action. (Source: Apple)

Apple's new Tap to Pay on iPhone feature raises hopes of on-device crypto transactions in the near future

Apple has announced that a new feature by which merchants will be able to take in-person payments using nothing more than their iPhone, using these devices' NFC modules. Although it is not to become available until later in 2022, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2022 23:16

The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 4150GE APU has been benchmarked (image via AMD)

Entry-level AMD Athlon Gold PRO 4150GE shows up on Geekbench for the first time

The OEM-only AMD Athlon Gold PRO 4150GE has been put through the paces on Geekbench. The four-core, four-thread budget APU scores 1,098 and 3,728 on the single and multi-core tests, respectively.

Anil Ganti, 09 Feb 2022 15:58

Nubia confirms its next flagship's platform. (Source: Nubia via Weibo)

Rumor | The upcoming Nubia Z40 Pro can keep up with Galaxy S22-series phones in terms of performance

The Galaxy S22 series is finally set for launch. However, it now seems that the ZTE Nubia Z40 Pro can hope to keep itself in mind for some tech fans even during this event, as the 2 types of flagship will run on the same Snapdrago...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2022 19:18

A phone with a camera hump like this might launch soon after all. (Source: Teme via Twitter)

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is tipped to launch with a wired charging upgrade and a wireless charging downgrade

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra may now not be quite as dead as earlier leaks have indicated. A prominent leaker has hinted that the Mi 11-series flagship successor is indeed on the way, and with faster wired charging this time. Its next gene...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2022 16:50

Nvidia GH100 Hopper could feature 140 billion transistors. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GH100 Hopper rumored to feature over 140 billion transistors, COPA-based MCM GPU architecture can theoretically offer up to 233 GB HBM2 VRAM

Nvidia's upcoming GH100 Hopper HPC accelerator has aroused quite the interest owing to recent leaks. First, it was the rumored massive die area close to 1000 mm square and now, it is the massive 140 billion transistor count. It is...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Feb 2022 16:47

The M2 Apple MacBook Pro is expected to be an entry-level laptop. (Image source: Apple (2021 MacBook Pro) - edited)

Cost-cutting Apple M2 MacBook Pro embraces lower-level specs to gain entry-level status

The expected M2 MacBook Pro will have to cut some corners compared to the recently released Apple MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 according to a noted observer. While the potential MacBook Pro 2022 will be treated to new Apple S...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2022 19:45

Motorola patents what looks like the opposite of the Razr (2020) clamshell phone

Motorola scrambled to become one of the first OEMs with a foldable clamshell smartphone on the market. Now, a new patent from the company suggests it intends to turn the new Razr inside out - kind of literally. It focuses on a new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2022 16:18

The Nord CE2 might be here soon. (Source: Max Jambor via Twitter)

OnePlus Nord CE2: some rumored specs of the upcoming smartphone are potentially confirmed in new leaks

OnePlus is rumored to launch a second-gen Nord CE very soon. Earlier leaks have purported to spill its battery, charging and SoC specs ahead of this event. Now, some new tips, some from an official source, seem to endorse these ru...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2022 15:36

The Nvidia GeForce MX550 has shown up on a popular benchmarking platform (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce MX550 PassMark score showcases remarkable improvement over the GeForce MX450

The Nvidia GeForce MX550 laptop graphics card has shown up on the PassMark benchmark database. It nets an overall score of 5,014, which is 37% faster than the GeForce MX450. The entry-level graphics card runs a TU117 GPU, but the ...

Anil Ganti, 07 Feb 2022 14:14

MSI is prepping a Summit E16 Flip Evo with an Intel Core i7-12700H and Arc A370M configuration. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo with Core i7-12700H, Arc A370M, and LPDDR5-6400 RAM spotted on PugetBench, configuration with RTX 3080 Ti also listed

MSI could soon introduce an upgraded Summit E16 Flip Evo featuring the 14C/20T Intel Core i7-12700H Alder Lake-H, Arc A370M discrete graphics, and LPDDR5-6400 RAM that will supplant the current configuration with a Core i7-1195G7 ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Feb 2022 14:06

Apple purportedly has a full range of M2-powered Mac products to release during 2022. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Big Macs and new chips: M2 Apple Silicon to star in entry-level MacBook Pro, updated 24-inch iMac, refreshed Mac mini, and 2022 MacBook Air

The successor to the M1 Apple Silicon, currently widely expected to be known as the M2 chip, could appear in no fewer than four different Macs before the end of the year. The lineup of potential new Apple M2-powered devices consis...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2022 23:34

The "Galaxy S22 Ultra" in 360-degree form. (Source: Dohyun Kim via Twitter)

Galaxy S22: All 3 supposed flagship variants take a spin in what might be their last leak ahead of launch

The Samsung event slated to unveil the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra may finally be upon us. However, the rumored designs for all 3 has been revealed in advance of this Unpacked stream - again. This possibly last-minute tip c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2022 18:56

An early sign of the OnePlus 10 Ultra? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The "OnePlus 10 Ultra" is rendered in gorgeous detail, its supposed periscope zoom lens included

A recent patent-based leak has led to rumors that OnePlus will launch an ultra-flagship variant (perhaps literally) with a periscope camera in place of the current 10 Pro's third rear camera and ring-flash. Now, Concept Creator ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2022 17:52

The iPad Air 5 is coming. (Source: Macerkopf)

Apple iPhone SE 5G and iPad Air 5 reportedly set to debut on March 8

The iPad Air 5 and iPhone SE 5G—or iPhone SE 2022—are both expected to be unveiled at a spring event. According to a new leak, that event is scheduled for March 8 specifically. Those two devices may be joined by a new iMac Pro as ...

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2022 15:48

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra will be superior to the Xiaomi 12 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Leak brings hype for the Xiaomi 12 Ultra featuring a hefty price tag and improved flagship chipset

Word on the Xiaomi 12 Ultra has been extremely conflicting so far. It appears, though, that Xiaomi is preparing a phone that will sit above the Xiaomi 12 Pro in its pecking order, and a leak has now provided a first look at what t...

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2022 07:52

Palit has already released a GameRock OC variant of the GeForce RTX 3080. (Image source: Palit/@momomo_us - edited)

Asus and Palit GeForce RTX 3090 Ti AIB variant leaks indicate upcoming launch and price tags north of US$5,000

Fresh retailer prices for the missing-in-action GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card have turned up online, and if accurate they indicate price tags in the range of the equivalent of US$5,000. This time, they were SKUs from Asus whil...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Feb 2022 22:32

The NEX 5 might look like this. (Source: ShadowLeaks)

The Vivo NEX 5 will launch in February 2022 with the 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 as a main camera

A new render for Vivo's rumored 2022 Android flagship seem to confirm the latest design-related leaks relating to this upcoming device. Then again, this image contains a number of tantalizing Easter eggs, which might pan out as ca...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Feb 2022 18:33

Imagined renders of the Samsung Galaxy A73. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy A73 launch reportedly delayed with the Galaxy A53 tipped for a March debut

Samsung typically launches the Galaxy A5x and A7x phones at the same date but that may change this year, as a new leak claims the Galaxy A73 has now been delayed and will debut after the Galaxy A53.

Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2022 10:08

The "IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (2022)". (Source: ITHome)

Rumor | Lenovo's latest IdeaCentre Gaming desktop is on the way

IdeaCentre may be one of Lenovo's more business-like lines, yet still has a Gaming version of its desktop that it has released over the years as of late. According to a new leak, the latest variant with 12th-gen Intel processors a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2022 23:16

Here's what the Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card could look like (image via Videocardz)

Intel Arc Alchemist real-world images and PCB shots emerge online

Videocardz has managed to get their hands on the Intel Arc graphics card pictures. We can see its PCB, memory modules, port selection and overall design, which suggests that it could be a high-end part.

Anil Ganti, 04 Feb 2022 19:58

MSI RTX 3090 Ti Suprim's price has been listed by a Japanese retailer. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Japanese retailer lists MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Suprim with an eye-watering price tag

A Japanese retailer has listed the MSI RTX 3090 Ti Suprim X 24G for backorder on its website with an absurd price tag. RTX 3090 Ti, which NVIDIA announced at CES 2022, has yet to hit the market. Till today, NVIDIA has given no off...

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Feb 2022 19:26

Nokia might start launching new phones soon. (Source: Roland Quandt via Twitter)

Rumor | A Nokia G20 successor is on the way with a significant re-design and a potential SoC downgrade

The reliable leaker Roland Quandt has come across renders for what is claimed as the Nokia G21, and, thus, one of the HMD Global brand's 2022 crop of smartphones. Should this be the case, it seems the new device is dropping the si...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2022 22:19

Nintendo Switch 2 fan-made concept render created by DZ Migo.

Nintendo Switch 2 may come in 2024 as sales momentum remains strong for current Switch console

Sales reports concerning the Nintendo Switch console have sparked speculation about a potential successor. This console, which is gaining traction dubbed as the Switch 2 but has also been labeled the Switch Pro and Super Nintendo ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2022 20:17

The Redmi K50 line might launch soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Three Redmi K50-series smartphones are approved for an imminent launch

Xiaomi has allegedly certified three new devices, tipped as members of the upcoming Redmi K50 series by the prominent leaker Digital Chat Station. Neither of these smartphones might be a flagship variant, but may still manage to o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2022 19:14

Vivo's next flagship(?). (Source: EqualLeaks x AppleConceptsPro)

New renders hint at the Vivo NEX 5's potential to be the most uniquely-designed Android flagship of 2022 on its launch

The upcoming NEX 5 from Vivo is rumored to launch with an extra-large 7-inch display in 2022. Now, according to the latest renders for this phone, the OEM will combine this spec with the round camera hump that has all but disappea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2022 18:18

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti card was revealed at CES 2022. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Scandalous GeForce RTX 3090 Ti price tag hinted at as the graphics card is allegedly delayed "indefinitely"

A couple of troubling rumors have been shared about Nvidia’s flagship GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card. The Ampere board still hasn’t been properly launched yet and now it appears that its release has been delayed “indefinitely”....

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2022 16:25

OxygenOS lives another day(?). (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | The OnePlus 10 Pro's global units will definitely stay on OxygenOS 12 at launch

OnePlus' recent absorption by OPPO has raised the possibility that the brand's upcoming flagship, the 10 Pro, will arrive on the international market with a new OS rather than the brand's signature OxygenOS. Others have claimed th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2022 23:25

Motorola's global 2022 flagship might stay the same. (Source: 91Mobiles)

New renders for Motorola's "Edge 30 Pro" dispute an earlier leak alleging changes in its design for the global market

The latest rumors suggest that Motorola's new, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship smartphone will change not only its name (currently the Moto Edge X30) but its looks for its debut outside China. According to the latest leak, thi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2022 22:02

The iPhone SE 2022 will come with 5G supportl. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

iPhone SE 2022: Apple's A15 Bionic-powered compact phone showcases a familiar design in new renders

The iPhone SE 2022 has now surfaced in new renders that show it sporting a not-so-new design. The A15 Bionic-powered compact phone is expected to make its debut in the first half of the year, with 5G support and likely updated cam...

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2022 20:08

The Nvidia GT 1010 may have a niche audience in 2022 after all. (Image Source: @9550pro via Tabao)

Nvidia GT 1010 now available for US$70, GP108 Pascal card 40% slower than GT 1030 and 93% slower than Radeon RX 6500 XT

After being the subject of a few leaks quite some time ago, the Nvidia GT 1010 was found listed on Chinese marketplace Tabao for about US$70. The GT 1010 is based on the Pascal GP108 GPU and a look at the leaked 3DMark scores sugg...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Feb 2022 18:26

Leaked scores indicate AMD Rembrandt may have a tough time displacing Intel Alder Lake. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 6800H leak from Acer Nitro 5: Slightly ahead of the Ryzen 9 5900HX, but Alder Lake-H Core i7-12700H has the last laugh

Performance numbers of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H are now available via an early review of an Acer Nitro 5 laptop. The initial figures show some gains for the 6 nm Ryzen 7 6800H over Cezanne Ryzen 9 5900HX, but Intel Alder Lake-H may h...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Feb 2022 16:05

BlackBerry is slated to sell valuable IP. (Source: BlackBerry)

BlackBerry nets US$600 million for an undisclosed amount of its IP

BlackBerry has announced that it has agreed to sell its "legacy patents" to a group dedicated to acquiring intellectual property. The assets reportedly relate to areas for which the OEM was once best known, messaging and mobile de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2022 22:10

New Poco X4 Pro 5G spec leak hints at a Poco X3 Pro performance downgrade

A new leak has now provided a look at a device expected to be the Poco X4 Pro 5G. Sadly, though, the chipset beneath the phone's hood appears to be a downgrade on its predecessor, the Poco X3 Pro's.

Ricci Rox, 01 Feb 2022 21:53