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Xiaomi has launched the Mi NoteBook Pro 120 and Mi NoteBook Pro 120G in India. These are incremental upgrades to last year's Mi NoteBook Pro lineup with 12th gen Alder Lake Core i5 processors and Nvidia GeForce MX550 graphics in the 120G variant. Xiaomi has also increased the refresh rate of the display to 120 Hz with improved color accuracy claims.

AMD has finally lifted the covers off its Ryzen 7000 lineup, which includes the Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 9 7900X, Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 5 7600X. They outperform Alder Lake's best, the Core i9-12900K in gaming and offer remarkable upgrades over Zen 3. The processors will be purchasable on September 27 starting at U$299.

OnePlus' latest audio accessories might be a potentially welcome throwback thanks to their lesser-spotted non-wireless interface. Now, Nord-series fans in India will be able to buy these earphones through Amazon or the OEM's own web-store soon. The Wired 3.5mm also boast OnePlus' magnetic clips and physical in-line controls.

BenQ has introduced the MOBIUZ EX270M, MOBIUZ EX270QM and MOBIUZ EX480UZ, all gaming monitors designed to suit different audiences. While the latter is a 48-inch OLED gaming monitor, BenQ's other 27-inch gaming monitor both offer 240 Hz refresh rates.

BetaView has brought the Zion X to Kickstarter, a series of 16-inch portable monitors with bright displays. Supposedly plug and play, the Zion X Lite and Zion X Pro are just 6 mm thick and feature 2.5K panels with 16:10 aspect ratios.

HP has introduced the Z32k G3, the world's first Thunderbolt 4 monitor with an IPS Black Panel. HP promises that the monitor will deliver high colour accuracy and significantly better black levels than conventional IPS panels. The HP Z32k G3 has Thunderbolt 4 ports too, among other features.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 11 SE in India, along with its pricing and release date. Surprisingly, Xiaomi has rebadged the Redmi Note 10S, with the company even pre-installing MIUI 12.5 and Android 11 instead of MIUI 13. Still, the new Redmi Note 11 SE should be more powerful than the model available in China, which has a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset.

LG has teased the UltraFine 32UQ890 before its showcase at next month's IFA 2022 conference. Billed as a 4K professional monitor, the UltraFine 32UQ890 also comes with a stand that can automatically adjust its height, tilt and extension to minimise posture issues.

The Space Q45 headphones and Space A45 wireless earbuds have launched simultaneously from Soundcore as the Anker brand's latest audio accessories with "ultra long" play-times between charges. They also share adaptive active noise-cancellation (AANC) specs rated to block up to 98% of all environmental sounds.

Despite its Surface-Like appearance, the new HP Dragonfly Folio G3 does not come with a detachable keyboard. However, this convertible offers premium features such as powerful Intel Alder Lake vPro processors, 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors, an 8 MP webcam and a 3000 x 2000 OLED display option.

The latest device to launch as the iQOO Z6 is now official in its home market of China. It is also the world's latest smartphone with up-to-date 80W charging technology, yet starts at much less than US$250. It has debuted alongside the Z6x, a smartphone that costs even less, yet packs its brand's first 6,000mAh battery and a 144Hz display.

The ROG Keris and Gladius III are Wireless AimPoint mice designed by Asus with a Push-Fit Switch Socket II design that allows the user to replace their stock switches for others. The accessories support wired and wireless modes and have a build rated for "precise control" and a battery estimated to last for over 100 hours per charge.

Asus has announced the expansion of its X670E motherboard offerings at Gamescom 2022, with new ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, Prime and ProArt variants. They are all rated to upgrade to DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support as well as that for the latest AMD Ryzen chipsets - plus USB4 in some flagship cases. Meanwhile, the OEM's popular Thor series of power supplies has just been joined by a first-gen Loki variant with an 80 PLUS Platinum certification.

Asus has already unleashed routers with heavy ROG branding and the gaming-friendly features one might expect as a result; now, the OEM has gone one further with a new mesh system. The GT6's modules packs a new antenna array, tri-band Wi-Fi 6 support and the potential for blazing-fast speeds into a distinctly Rapture-series design.

ViewSonic has presented the ColorPro VP2786-4K, a 27-inch and 4K monitor designed for photographers or video editors. Equipped with plenty of ports too, the ColorPro VP2786-4K offers excellent colour accuracy but only mediocre response times and just a 60 Hz refresh rate.

Fitbit has announced the Sense 2 and Versa 4, its latest flagship smartwatches and replacements for the Sense and Versa 3. Still running Fitbit OS, the Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 both feature design updates compared to their predecessors, as well as new features.

Fitbit has released its next-generation Inspire fitness tracker, now on its third generation. The Fitbit Inspire 3 contains several significant upgrades from its predecessor, including a colour OLED display with always-on display (AoD) functionality. The Fitbit Inspire 3 is orderable now in multiple markets and with several watch strap types.

ASUS has lifted the lid on the ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ, a 42-inch gaming monitor with a high resolution and high refresh rate OLED panel. Also equipped with numerous ports, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ will be available later this quarter for US$1,399.

ASUS has announced the ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ, a 48-inch gaming monitor with an OLED panel. Running at 4K and 138 Hz, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ should compete with the LG UltraGear 48GQ900, another gaming monitor with which it shares many specifications.

ASUS has unveiled the ASUS, ROG Swift PG27UQR and ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN, a pair of 27-inch gaming monitors with fast IPS panels. Arriving later this year, the ROG Swift PG27UQR and ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN are 4K/160 Hz and QHD/360 Hz gaming monitors, respectively.

ASUS has announced the ROG Strix XG32AQ, as well as sharing more details about the ROG Strix XG32UQ. Both 32-inch gaming monitors, the ROG Strix XG32AQ and ROG Strix XG32UQ will appeal to different audiences on account of their panel resolutions and refresh rates. ASUS has finally announced pricing for the ROG Strix XG32UQ, too.

Huawei is slowly expanding availability for the Mate Xs 2, its latest foldable smartphone. Having been available in the Eurozone since June, the company has announced its introduction in the UK, along with its launch pricing. The company has confirmed that it will offer a healthy pre-order bonus too, worth £299.99.

The Gamescom 2022 event starts on August 23, 2022 in Cologne, Germany. While nobody knows exactly what's in store for us sweaty gamers this year—except for the developers and organisers, of course—the presentation schedule and list of partners sure is promising.

Samsung has confirmed long-standing rumors of a 5G version for its Galaxy A23 smartphone by making this device official in the Taiwanese market. It has a 6.6-inch FHD+ display that is also 120Hz, a 5,000mAh battery and a 50MP main camera it shares with the A13 5G. That smartphone can also be bought in Taiwan soon, starting at ~US$230.

Casio has unveiled its latest G-SHOCK timepiece as the series' first ever model to rock the OEM's new "integrated bezel and band" technology. It makes the new watch at least appear more modular, and has also been conceived as a "near-future" design also inspired by virtual reality (VR) environments. The GA-B001 variants can also pair with an owner's smartphone via Bluetooth and Casio Mobile Link.

Vivo has introduced the Y02s, a budget smartphone that hides the fact that it only has a single rear-facing camera. Also equipped with a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, the Vivo Y02S also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port and a large 720p display.

Chuwi has presented the HiPad Max, a tablet based on Android 12 and powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset. Also equipped with a 10.36-inch display and a 7,000 mAh battery, the Chuwi HiPad Max should be suitable for gaming, among other uses.

AOC announces three monitors, further expanding its V5 series. Sold as the 24V5CW, Q27V5CW and CU34V5CW, the trio should be suitable for video conferencing thanks to their integrated webcams, which also support Windows Hello face recognition. AOC has equipped all three with USB Type-C ports too, among other features.

ZTE has introduced the AX3000 Pro as its latest dual-band router that is available on Amazon. The device supports up to Wi-Fi 6 speeds over up to 160MHz channels thanks to a "winning" Qualcomm processor. Its new and award-winning design is touted to maximise its surface-area coverage and ability to form a house-wide mesh.

The Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022 is Lenovo's latest Android 12-based tablet that has launched in China to start off with (hopefully). Its slightly plain metallic unibody can be spruced up with one of its various, occasionally color options, which start at about US$322 - although that is for its more affordable SKUs with a new MediaTek processor, whereas one with the Snapdragon 870 go for more.

Xiaomi has brought the POCO M4 5G to Europe, having released the smartphone nearly four months ago in India. For some reason, the POCO M4 5G has received different camera sensors since leaving India, and not for the better. The smartphone still has a Dimensity 700 chipset, a 5,100 mAh battery and a 90 Hz IPS display, though.

Lenovo has introduced the Legion Y70, a gaming smartphone based on the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. The Lenovo Legion Y70 also has a 144 Hz OLED display, a 50 MP triple rear-facing camera setup and a 5,100 mAh battery that supports 68 W fast charging.

Motorola has presented the Edge 2022, a smartphone equipped with a 144 Hz OLED display. Also on board is a 50 MP triple camera, the new MediaTek Dimensity 1050, and up to 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage. The Motorola Edge 2022 is available at a price befitting its mid-range status too.

LG has announced it will start selling its Ultra PC laptop series in the Eurozone. To be available as the LG Ultra PC 14U70Q and LG Ultra PC 16U70Q, the pair rely on AMD Ryzen processors, which power 16:10 displays with matte finishes. Like the LG Gram series, the LG Ultra PC series also has lightweight chassis, among other features.

MediaTek has unveiled the T830 as a new platform for the router-, Mi-Fi-, or CPE-type devices of the future. It is Wi-Fi 7 capable, and can handle 4G, 5G, up-to-10Gb/s Ethernet or Wi-Fi 6/6E inputs as well. The SoC is also compatible with battery power, and is touted as light on power use in these cases.

ColorOS 13 has launched as OPPO's latest mobile device UI that brings the major Android 13 upgrade and more besides. They include undeniable echoes of its cousin, OnePlus' OxygenOS, in its new tweaks and features, the Bitmoji and Spotify AOD modes included. Nevertheless, the OEM asserts that it also matches a commitment to productivity and digital health, thanks to Multi-Screen Connect, Large Folders, Meeting Assistant and more.

MediaTek's latest Pentonic chipset has debuted with an emphasis on remote group-watching and group-calling use-cases. It also features the up-to-date specs and features required to enjoy 4K gaming and content in general. The 700 is also touted as being Wi-Fi 7-ready and supporting "powerful AI enhancements".

Samsung has introduced what could be its most impressive monitor to date. Launched as the Odyssey Ark, the gaming monitor has a 1000R curvature, a 55-inch panel, a 165 Hz refresh rate and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, among other features.

OmniVision claims to have built on its initial 200MP image sensor breakthrough with a new product of the same class-leading resolution, yet potentially improved auto-focus and low-light performance. The new OVB0A also features pixels that the OEM touts as the world's smallest, so as to maximise light absorption in the new ultra-high-res CMOS.

Motorola has launched the Moto Tab G62 as the latest option on the affordable Android tablet market in India. It has a 10.6-inch 2K display powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and a large battery. Accordingly, it has variants with and without 4G/LTE connectivity, both of which will be available through Flipkart, starting at just over US$200.

OnePlus has released the Nord Wired Earphones 3.5mm through its website. As the name suggests, they are earphones with a headphone jack, and, as such, can be used with some new smartphones of the same series name. The new accessories have a magnetic design similar to some of the brand's original audio products.

Today, Dell has launched the next-generation XPS 13 with an updated design, Intel Alder Lake-U, and a 13.4-inch display with an aspect ratio of 16:10 and an optional 4K resolution.

Xiaomi has introduced a new version of the Pad 5 Pro. Sold as the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4, the tablet has a larger display than its predecessor, making it more comparable to an iPad Pro 12.9 and a Galaxy Tab S8 Plus or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Xiaomi has included a larger battery as well as a bigger display, among other changes.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Watch S1 Pro, the 'Pro' model to the popular Watch S1. Equipped with a larger display, the Watch S1 Pro also has a more power-efficient chipset that should provide better battery life compared to the Watch S1.

Motorola has launched an Android smartphone called the Moto G62 - again. This unusually affordable 2022 refresh has arrived in India with a different Qualcomm processor, although it still supports "true" 5G. It also has slightly faster charging, yet remains identical to the 'early-year' G62 otherwise.

TAG Heuer's latest smartwatch offering is in truth a new edition of the Connected Calibre E4, launched in partnership with Porsche. It entails an extensive cosmetic re-design intended to provide a matching accessory for those who own EVs such as the Taycan. It also has a custom watchface that allows the user to keep track of both possessions at the same time.

Xiaomi has now launched its latest premium-ish smartphone. This device, the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition, sits at the top of the Redmi K50 series, and debuts as the cheapest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 phone, with a price tag that converts into about US$450.

Motorola has taken the wraps off its new Razr 2022. The phone packs flagship-grade internals, an upgraded design with thinner bezels, and a bigger, faster display than its predecessor. The phone also costs less than the competing clamshell from Samsung, the Z Flip4.

Xiaomi has made the Mix Fold 2 official today (August 11, 2022), albeit for the Chinese market only. Nevertheless, the premium device has the potential to become a vast improvement over its predecessor, with form-factor tweaks that might also help it take on the likes of the equally new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. It has also landed as the world's latest Leica-branded flexible-display device.

Motorola has now officially launched the Moto X30 Pro in China. The flagship makes its debut as the first 200 MP camera smartphone in the world and also features a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, with a starting price tag equivalent to just over US$500. It's expected to debut globally as the Moto Edge 30 Ultra later in the year.