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LG has started selling the UltraGear 49GR85DC-B, its latest curved gaming monitor. Based around a 49-inch panel, the UltraGear 49GR85DC-B combines a 1440p resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response times and VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification, among other features.

On first glance, the new Gionee F3 Pro looks like an iPhone 14 Pro that has gotten even more premium with a glass rear camera hump extension that integrates a secondary display. However, on closer inspection, the rest of the smartphone's internals match its bargain price.

Jabra has announced the new Elite 4 earbuds as an "affordable" addition to its flagship line of TWS earbuds. Despite this definition, the new popcorn-style accessories rock active noise cancellation (ANC) and multi-device connectivity over Bluetooth. The 4s also feature the Qualcomm aptX codec often missing from other buds of their price bracket.

The C55 has now landed on the Indian market as its OEM's long-fabled "Dynamic Island smartphone". Realme has indeed added a "Mini Capsule" to the device's build of Android 13; however, unlike the Apple original, this one is entirely software-based. Then again, it brings a new way of displaying things like charging info to the C55's 6.72-inch, FHD+ IPS screen.

Philips has introduced the Philips 16B1P3302D, a 15.6-inch portable monitor designed to be used with a host of external devices. The Philips 16B1P3302D features two USB Type-C ports that support DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB Power Delivery, among other features.

Oppo has unveiled its latest flagship tablet, which may look familiar to OnePlus fans. Effectively a OnePlus Pad in different colours, the Oppo Pad 2 launches with the Oppo Pencil 2, as well as a new keyboard cover.

The Find X6 Pro has arrived as Oppo's latest premier smartphone. The Find X5 Pro should compete with the best flagships around, thanks to its 2,500-nit display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 1-inch primary camera and 100 W wired fast charging, among other features.

Oppo has introduced the Find X6, its replacement for the Find X5. While the Find X6 returns a new chipset and an improved display, the performance improvement from the Find X5 is likely to be minimal. The Find X6 loses wireless charging support and makes minimal camera improvements compared to the Find X5 too.

Oukitel's latest rugged Android smartphones have now been released via AliExpress. The WP21 Ultra is touted to rock its brand's most advanced thermal imaging features yet, whereas the WP22 is now billed as the world's loudest smartphones. Their global launch comes with early-bird pricing and coincides with the OEM's 2023 anniversary sale.

The Amazfit T-Rex Ultra has arrived as the company's most expensive T-Rex smartwatch to date. Not only does the T-Rex Ultra offer 20 days of battery life in most cases, but it also has a large AMOLED display and runs Zepp OS 2.0, among other features.

MNT Research has brought its Pocket Reform compact laptop to the crowdfunding website Crowd Supply. Available from US$899, the MNT Pocket Reform has a 7-inch display, a 5-row keyboard, dedicated mouse buttons and a micro-optical trackball, among other features.

ASUS has previewed the Tinker Board 3, an ARM-based single-board computer that measures 100 x 100 mm. Equipped with the Rockchip RK3568, the Tinker Board 3 will also be available with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM running in dual-channel mode, 64 GB of eMMC flash storage and plenty of I/O.

ASUS is on the verge of launching the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM, its 27-inch, 2.5K and 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor. The company has finally revealed pricing information for the UK and the US. The gaming monitor is available to pre-order in the UK too, ahead of a global release.

Retroid has revealed full details about the Pocket Flip, including a launch date. While the Pocket Flip may be Retroid's latest gaming handheld, it turns out that it may offer the same performance and gaming experience as the Pocket 3 Plus that the company already sells.

Radxa has started selling the ROCK 3 Model C, its latest Rockchip RK3566-powered single-board computer. The Rock 3 Model C measures 85 x 56 mm, has an M.2 2230 slot, supports optional eMMC storage and will be available with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM.

Even though it is fairly light for a mobile workstation at 3.4 kg, Schenker's latest member of the KEY lineup packs powerful components that can easily replace large desktop powerhouses. At the heart of the new KEY 17 Pro lies Intel's Core i9-13900HX processor complemented by up to 64 GB DDR5-5200 and a triple M.2 storage solution, plus up to an RTX 4090 dGPU. Screen options include a 1440p 240 Hz and a 4K 144 Hz IPS.

The Powkiddy RK2023 is a retro gaming handheld shaped like a Game Boy Advance. Powkiddy equips the RK2023 with a 3.5-inch IPS display, a 3,500 mAh battery and 1 GB of RAM, all within a 151.5 x 78 x 17.5 mm chassis.

FriendlyELEC has started offering the NanoPi R6C, a cheaper answer to the NanoPi R6S. The NanoPi R6C relies on the same Rockchip RK3588S chipset and is configurable with up to 8 GB of RAM though, among other features.

Samsung has presented the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54, having already released the Galaxy A14 in multiple markets. The Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 share plenty of features, including 120 Hz Super AMOLED displays and 5,000 mAh batteries. Samsung distinguishes them in certain areas though, such as cameras and display sizes.

BenQ has released the MOBIUZ EX480UZ in Europe, where it is available for €1,799. The BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ has a 48-inch OLED panel that operates at 4K, 120 Hz and 450 nits. The MOBIUZ EX480UZ has HDMI 2.1 and USB Type-C ports too, among other features.

ENGWE has just introduced the new M20 as its first cruiser-style electric bike. The fat-tire two-wheeler boasts a hub motor with a max power output of 1000 watts (W) and a max speed of 28 miles per hour (mph). It is also rated for a max range of 94 miles, albeit only in its top-end dual-battery configuration.

Enabot touts its latest EBO X as the "first true family bot", and, as such, capable of helping protect, entertain and inform your loved ones while moving independently around the home. Its launch via Kickstarter involves a hefty discount off its planned US$999 retail price, while may have helped it attract backing to the tune of over 1900% of its original goal to the project in short order thus far.

Motorola has brought the Dimensity 930 SoC in a new package to India in the form of the Moto G73. The new mid-range Android smartphone has landed in its new market with a 50MP main camera and Android 13 out of the box. It has been made available in just 1 RAM/storage configuration, with a release scheduled for later in March 2023.

The Duokan Pro II is now available outside China. Equipped with a 7.8-inch E-ink display, the Duokan Pro II weighs 250 g, is 7 mm thick and comes pre-loaded with Android 11. The display has a 24-stage backlight too, among other features.

reMarkable has expanded the capabilities of the reMarkable 2 with the Type Folio, a keyboard accessory that is available in two colours. The Type Folio retails for £179, £100 less than the reMarkable 2 itself.

JMGO has finally started offering its N1 Ultra projector globally. The JMGO N1 Ultra outputs at 4K and creates up to 150-inch projections. The projector also has an adjustable stand, peaks at 4,000 ANSI lumens and is available from US$1,099.

Lenovo has launched three powerful workstations — the ThinkStation P5, ThinkStation P7, and the ThinkStation PX. All three workstations are based on Intel Sapphire Rapids Xeon Scalable processors. The ThinkStation P7 and PX also feature Nvidia's upcoming RTX 6000 Ada GPUs while the P5 offers RTX A6000 based on Ampere. Lenovo said that it is collaborating with Aston Martin for chassis design.

Samsung has presented the Galaxy M14 5G, possibly the company's entry-level Galaxy M series for 2023. The Galaxy M14 5G boasts a new 5 nm Samsung Exynos chipset, a 50 MP triple camera and a 90 Hz display that resolves at 1080p, among other features.

Sonos has introduced the Era 100 and Era 300, a pair of new smart speakers. Sonos has pitched the Era 100 and Era 300 at vastly different price points, with the Era 100 serving as a Sonos One successor.

Honor has refreshed its MagicBook X 14 Pro and MagicBook X 16 Pro laptops. The pair are now available with Intel Raptor Lake-H series processors with an adjustable TDP, as well as 16:10 displays.

Honor has released the Movie Glasses, which it boasts can be used as a portable cinema thanks to their ability to simulate vast displays. Supposedly, the Honor Movie Glasses can create the effect of a 201-inch display while also delivering virtual surround sound.

Apple has refreshed the iPhone 14 series and its accessories offering in time for spring. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are now available in a more striking yellow option, which can also be found among its new silicone case and watch band collection. Apple has introduced three other different silicone case options and 15 more watch bands.

OnePlus has unveiled the Ace 2V, which would appear to be a first glimpse at the upcoming Nord 3. The Ace 2V has a Dimensity 9000 chipset, a high-resolution AMOLED display and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. The OnePlus Ace 2V starts at a mere CNY 2,299 (US$322) in China too, with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Honor has introduced the Magic5 Ultimate, which packs all the same core features as the Magic5 Pro but in a more elaborate packaging. The Magic5 Ultimate retails for CNY 6,699 (~US$963) in its sole 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage configuration and is available in a choice of two vegan leather finishes.

ZTE has presented the Nubia Z50 Ultra in China, where it starts at just CNY 3,999 (~US$577). The Nubia Z50 Ultra contains flagship hardware like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a 120 Hz AMOLED display. Additionally, ZTE has included three exciting rear-facing cameras and its latest 'Neovision' under-panel camera technology.

OPPO has announced the expansion of global availability for its first ever clamshell foldable smartphone, the Find N2 Flip. The potential Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4-killer is going to India next, although its price in the market has yet to be revealed. Meanwhile, its main rival remains at the ~US$1,000 point in the same country.

Alienware has announced new gaming headsets — the wired AW520H and the dual-mode wireless AW720H. Both headsets come with 40 mm Hi-Res certified drivers, noise cancelling retractable boom mics, support for Dolby Atmos, memory foam, and AlienFX lighting.

The new Alienware AW920K offers 3 kinds of full-sized mechanical gaming keyboard use in one: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless or wired. Its classically-styled deck exhibits a rocker switch and dial as well as double-shot PBT keys, the RGB AlienFX up-lighting of which can be tuned via the Alienware Command Center. The Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard also boasts magnetic snap-on charging and Cherry switches.

The Alienware AW620M wireless gaming mouse is available in two color variants called “Lunar Light” and “Dark Side of the Moon”, while the new pointing device is ergonomically shaped and is supposed to be comfortable to use for right-handed gamers who have long gaming sessions in their future.

The Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor is now enjoying its final appearance as a showcase model prior to becoming available on the North American market. The AW2524H is backed to push IPS display technology to its limit by pairing its refresh with NVIDIA's new Reflex Latency Analyzer as well as G-SYNC to eliminate ghosting and tearing.

Huawei has officially started selling the Watch Buds, having opened pre-orders last month. The Watch Buds may look like Huawei's other flagship smartwatches, but it offers a hidden feature beneath its display that few of its competitors offer.

Garmin has introduced the Forerunner 965, a 46 mm smartwatch with a 1.4-inch display. The Forerunner 965 has a titanium bezel, 32 GB of storage and an AMOLED display, which should be brighter and more vivid than older MIP displays. The Forerunner 965 is already orderable, albeit at a higher launch price than the Forerunner 955.

Garmin has finally started selling the Forerunner 265 series globally. Available as the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S, the Forerunner 265 series retails for US$449.99 and features AMOLED displays. The Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S both retail for US$449.99 and are orderable now.

The Realme GT3 has landed at MWC 2023 with 240 W fast charging, a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and a 144 Hz AMOLED display. Not only has the company showcased the new smartphone, but it has also outlined a global release window and launch pricing.

Volkswagen has now previewed its ne ID.3 with promises of upgraded design and 'smart car' attributes made in line with "the wishes of our customers”. Accordingly, its exterior and its aerodynamics are touted as "sharper", while its interior may get softer (and even more sustainable). However, and possibly most importantly, its infotainment system overhaul is rated to take the most cutting driver feedback into account.

ZTE has exhibited the Nubia Pad 3D at MWC 2023 before it opens pre-orders. Equipped with a 12.4-inch and 2.5K panel, the Nubia Pad 3D also has a Snapdragon 888 chipset and four cameras that it uses in conjunction with a special display layer that creates 3D content from 2D source material.

At MWC, we were able to get a hands on with the newest 2023 gen ThinkPad laptops. Highlights are the new ThinkPad Z series and the ThinkPad X13 G3, but we also received some interesting information about the new ThinkPad T series.

Tecno has arrived at MWC 2023 with big plans to become more of an AIoT ecosystem OEM in the future. They are slated to include new security cameras, wearables and a router, all of which might revolve around products such as the latest Spark-series smartphone and Megabook-series laptop. It is confirmed to upgrade to a Raptor Lake platform on release.

The Phantom V Fold has finally been made official as a new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold-series rival from the OEM Tecno. The company has confirmed that it will be released with dual 120Hz screens developed in partnership with TCL CSOT. The new foldable is also slated to ship with a potentially high-end main rear camera.

Samsung has made the 4G/LTE-only version of its Galaxy A14, a new affordable Android smartphone, official today in Malaysia. Its hardware compromises go even beyond its last-gen connectivity to keep its budget appeal flying; then again, it has launched with the upgraded design of its 5G counterpart.