Launch

Xiaomi has introduced the Band 7, a fitness tracker that the company has released in China. With a 1.62-inch AMOLED panel and a 180 mAh battery, the Band 7 contains a few upgrades over its predecessor. The Band 7 starts at CNY 239 (~US$36) in China and is available in multiple colours.

Xiaomi has now officially taken the wraps off the Redmi Note 11T Pro in China. The mid-range phone debuts in the pursuit of performance thanks to a MediaTek Dimensity 8100, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. Camera hardware suffers as a result, however.

ASUS has unveiled the B7402, an update to the ExpertBook B7 Flip. Update: ASUS has now confirmed that the new ExpertBook B7 Flip ships with Intel Alder Lake processors, ranging from the Core i5-1240P to the Core i7-1270P.

HP wants to squeeze as much performance into its small 14-inch Pavilion 14 series as possible. The Pavilion 14 Plus is coming on May 25th with high-end options like the Core i7-12700H and even a 2.8K OLED display with full DCI-P3 coverage.

Logitech has announced the MX Master 3S, an update to the MX Master 3. The MX Master 3S contains a few upgrades over the MX Master 3, although Logitech's professional mouse now starts at €129.99.

The Logitech MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini are now official. Both keyboards can be configured with Blue/Brown/Red switches with a travel distance of 19 mm and can offer up to fifteen days of battery backup. The MX Mechanical Mini costs €159 and the MX Mechanical €179.

MSI has introduced a new lineup of X670 and X670E motherboards for the AMD Ryzen 7000 AM5 platform. Today, the company is taking wraps off the MEG X670E Ace, the MPG X670E Carbon Wi-Fi, and the Pro X670-P Wi-Fi with more models to expected be revealed this Fall.

Huawei has introduced the MateBook 16s, a 16-inch laptop that takes several design cues from the latest MacBook Pro 16. The MateBook 16s comes with a choice of Intel Alder Lake-H processors, has a 3:2 touchscreen display and an 84 Wh battery, among other features.

OPPO has launched a new Air variant of its Android tablet today (May 23, 2022). It has debuted alongside new Enco R TWS earbuds. The former looks a lot like its Pad forebear, although it, like the Rs, is clearly pitched at a much lower tier than their respective predecessors.

OPPO's latest mid-range Android smartphone event is the culmination of a considerable sequence of leaks and rumors concerning their design, internals and special features. Its top-end variant is the 8 Pro Plus (or Pro+) rather than the Pro, yet does indeed rock an in-house MariSilicon X image signal processor (ISP) on top of its new MediaTek SoC. Nevertheless, the OEM has managed to throw some curve-balls in the course of this launch.

Xiaomi has introduced the TV ES Pro 86", a huge Smart TV running MIUI TV. According to Xiaomi, the 86-inch TV outputs at 4K, 120 Hz and up to 1,000 nits. Also, the TV supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, AMD FreeSync Premium and HLG, among other features.

Corsair has unveiled its first-ever gaming laptop, the Voyager a1600. Its key specs include an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor, Radeon RX 6800M GPU, a 16-inch 240Hz QHD+ screen, Cherry MX key switches, and a 99 Wh battery. Corsair will confirm its availability later and prices are set to start at US$2,700.

MediaTek is demonstrating its Wi-Fi 7 platform comprised of the Filogic 380 and Filogic 880 chipsets at Computex 2022. The Filogic 380 is a client Wi-Fi 7 chip that supports up to 5 Gbps speeds per channel, 4096-QAM, 320 MHz channel, and other Wi-Fi 7 technologies. The Filogic 880 is a Wi-Fi 7 access point solution with its own quad-core Cortex-A73 CPU and dedicated NPU that can scale up to 36 Gbps throughput.

AMD officially announced Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 CPUs and the AM5 platform at Computex 2022. Ryzen 7000 features 5 nm Zen 4 chiplets and a 6 nm I/O die that will include an RDNA 2 iGPU along with PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 controllers. Ryzen 7000 will also feature 2x the L2 cache as Zen 3 and is purported to offer a 15% uplift in single-core performance over Zen 3.

Apropos to AMD's official unveiling of Ryzen 7000 AM5 platform, Asus launched its first X670E motherboard: the ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme. The X670E Extreme offers a complete PCIe Gen 5 solution and features 20+2 phase VRMs and other flagship components for enthusiast overclocking and ease of installation and upgrades.

AMD announced the arrival of desktop Ryzen 7000 processors based on the Zen 4 architecture at Computex 2022. Ryzen 7000 is supported by new X670E/X670, B650, and A620 chipsets. The X670 series is daisy-chained to maximize I/O. It is being learnt that the low-end A620 chipset will launch alongside upcoming Rembrandt APUs later this year.

Building a custom rig can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience; however, as Gigabyte asserts, it can get frustrating, especially when it comes to fitting things (mostly cables) around other things. The OEM has launched the new AORUS Project Stealth, a PC that requires assembly rather than building, as a new solution to these potential issues.

Samsung has unleashed the Galaxy Buds2 in 2 limited-edition co-branded forms on its home market of South Korea. One is a Pokémon-themed bundle that could go with a matching Galaxy Z Flip3 from an earlier event, whereas the other is one for fans of soft drinks. They both largely entail a new carrying-case for the TWS accessories in question.

Acer has upgraded the TravelMate lineup of business laptops with the latest Intel 12th gen vPro and AMD Ryzen 6000 Pro processors. The TravelMate P2 is available in 14-inch and 15.6-inch versions while the TravelMate P4 and TravelMate Spin P4 come in 14-inch and 16-inch variants. All TravelMate models are Microsoft Secured-core PCs built with a focus on security and durability while using sustainable construction and packaging materials.

EZVIZ has announced pricing for its latest home security camera on its new Amazon page. The C8W Pro 2K is of the spherical outdoor form-factor for 360-degree coverage and AI-powered smart potential intruder detection and tracking. However, this one debuts a new feature: an automatic preference for one spot in its field of vision the user can select via its app.

Qualcomm has officially launched the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform — an incremental upgrade over the 8 Gen 1 targeted at premium Android smartphone experiences. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 comes with increased CPU and GPU performance along with improvements to power efficiency. Qualcomm's reference numbers show good gains over the 8 Gen 1 and comparable performance to a reference MediaTek Dimensity 9000.

AOC has introduced the AGON PRO AG274QZM, a 27-inch gaming monitor with mini LED backlights. Launched for £999 and €1,309 in the UK and the Eurozone respectively, the AGON PRO AG274QZM offers 1,200 nits of peak brightness, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and 576 dimming zones. AOC has included a 2.5K and 240 Hz panel, too.

Qualcomm has released reference headsets based on its Snapdragon XR2 platform before; however, this new Smart Viewer stands out among them as it is wireless. The OEM asserts that its support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth results in minimal latency and an improved range. It also features micro-OLED panels for displays and a more streamlined form-factor.

Qualcomm has lifted the covers off its first mid-range chipset of 2022. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 packs four Cortex-A710 cores, four Cortex-A510 cores, and an Adreno 662 GPU. It is expected to make its debut alongside an Oppo phone in the coming weeks.

The Vivo S15 Pro has launched as the latest Dimensity 8100-powered smartphone with an additional discrete graphics co-processor; however, the base S15 might steal some attention for itself with a Snapdragon 870 platform with "enhancements" exclusive to its OEM. Then again, the Pro model also has the same customized 50MP main shooter as the X70 Pro. Both phones have launched with Android 12 out of the box and start at about US$400 in China.

Motorola has introduced the Moto G71s, seemingly another version of the Moto G82. With a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the Moto G71s packs plenty of decent features for its CNY 1,699 (~US$250) price tag.

OnePlus has introduced the Nord Buds in Europe, where the earbuds retail for €49. Available in two colours, the Nord Buds features 12.4 mm titanium drivers, up to 37 hours of battery life and support Bluetooth 5.2. The OnePlus Nord Buds are pre-orderable today from OnePlus directly.

OnePlus has announced the Nord CE 2 Lite for European markets. Launching for €299, the Nord CE 2 Lite has a 120 Hz display, a 64 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be orderable from today and comes in two colour options.

Sony has introduced the LinkBuds S, available in three colours for US$199. While the LinkBuds S fall under the same series as the original LinkBuds, Sony's latest earbuds are much closer to the WF-1000XM4. The LinkBuds support ANC, Hi-Res Audio and the LDAC codec, among other features.

OnePlus has introduced the Nord 2T, a mid-range smartphone that builds on the Nord 2. While the Nord 2T retains many of its predecessor's features, OnePlus has added a few new elements. The OnePlus Nord 2T is pre-orderable today from OnePlus, starting at €399 in Europe.

Huawei has announced that it will sell the Watch D in Europe. To be released for €449, the Watch D can monitor blood pressure levels, take ECGs and provides up to 7 days of battery life.

HP is offering an upgraded Envy x360 15.6-inch convertible in both Intel Alder Lake-P and AMD Barcelo-U options. The Intel variant offers a few extra goodies like optional QHD 120 Hz display and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity while the AMD variant makes do with up to an FHD OLED option. HP says that it has focused on collaborative features such as a 5 MP webcam and the HP Palette suite.

HP has refreshed the Spectre x360 13, a 3:2 convertible laptop now powered by Intel Alder Lake processors. While only 15 W parts, the new Spectre x360 has a 66 Wh battery and an optional 3K OLED display. This year's Spectre x360 13 is orderable from today in the US, where it retails for US$1,249.99.

HP has unleashed a new version of the Envy 17, now available with up to a Core i7-1260P processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. This year's HP Envy 17 starts at US$1,099.99 in the US and is orderable from today.

HP has introduced an Intel Alder Lake upgrade for the Envy x360 13, which also has a 16:10 display. Available with a Core i5-1230U or Core i7-1250U, the new HP Envy X360 13 starts at US$849.99 and has an optional 2.8K OLED display.

The HP Envy 16 business laptop is now official with 12th-generation Intel Alder Lake processors, Nvidia/Intel GPUs, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, Wi-Fi 6E, and a 83 Wh battery. Worldwide sales start on May 9 starting at US$1,399.

HP has unveiled the HP Spectre x360 two-in-one laptop featuring an Intel Core i7-12700H/Core i7-1280p, Intel Arc 370M GPU, 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, 2 TB storage and a UHD+ touch-enabled 4K panel. Prices start at US$1,650.

Want Intel's fancy new 12th gen processor without throwing away the rest of your laptop? This is the Framework Laptop's chance to shine by enticing both existing owners to upgrade and new owners to jump aboard.

Acer announced a refreshed ConceptD 5 and ConceptD 5 Pro with upgrades to Intel Alder Lake-H Core i7 and a choice of RTX 3070 Ti or RTX A5500 Laptop GPUs. The new ConceptD 5 series is aimed at creators on the move with a larger touchpad, improved thermals, and a massive 99.98 Wh battery.

Volkswagen has finally announced a date on which pre-sales for the ID. Buzz and Buzz Cargo will begin. The first-gen electric mini-bus will be available to configure and order later in May 2022, albeit in European countries such as Germany to start off with. The marque has also indicated how much one of the vehicles will cost for the first time.

The Tab 510 (and its Enterprise variant) is Acer's latest tablet with Chrome OS. It also features stylus support, up to 11 hours of battery life and has 4G/LTE-capable SKUs thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 platform. The OEM has also equipped it with a slightly rugged build for resistance to the rigors of everyday casual or business use.

Acer has brought its SpatialLabs glasses-free 3D stereoscopic display to the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition. The stereoscopic 3D effect is achieved using a lenticular lens and the UHD display can be toggled between 2D and 3D modes. Acer said that more than 50 popular games are already supported for 3D viewing with more being continuously added.

With its MIL-STD 810H-rated metallic chassis, Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and USI stylus-compatible display options, Acer touts the Chromebook Spin 714 as an exceptionally premium example of its device category. It even has dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, thanks to its 12th-gen Intel processors - however, all this makes its starting prices pretty steep in Chromebook terms.

Acer has unveiled the Aspire Vero 14 and Aspire Vero 15, a pair of laptops that rely on recycled plastic for much of their construction. Acer also equips the Vero 14 and Vero 15 with Intel Alder Lake processors, among other components. The Aspire Vero 14 and Vero 15 will be available this summer from US$749.99.

Acer's SpatialLabs division aims to bring a 3D stereoscopic experience back in a major way in 2022. To this end, it has brought this technology to portable monitors in the form of the View and View Pro. They are both 4K and weigh under 1.5kg (3.3lb); however, the Pro variant is pitched more strongly at enterprise use-cases with a retail-friendly design and support for popular rendering and editing programs.

The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE is now configurable with Intel's newest Alder Lake processors, a 2.8K 16:10 OLED screen, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060. It will hit shelves in June 2022 starting at €1,499 (US$1,575).

Acer has unveiled its new Predator XB273K LV gaming monitor. It features a 27-inch 4K screen clocked at 160 Hz, two HDMI 2.1 ports, one USB-C port and AMD Freesync Premium support. It costs €849 (US$893) and will be available in select regions in Q3, 2022.

The Nitro XV272U RV is Acer's newest mid-range gaming monitor. Its 27-inch QHD (2,560 x 1,440) panel is clocked at 170 Hz, covers 95% of the DCI P3 colour gamut and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified. It will go on sale in October 2022 for US$499.

Acer has announced the Spin 3 (SP314-55/N), which will be available from June in Europe, but not until August in the US. The Spin 3 (SP314-55/N) comes with a 14-inch touchscreen, Intel Alder Lake processors and supports Acer's Active Stylus.

Acer has introduced the SP514-51N, an updated Spin 5 powered by Intel Alder Lake processors. The Spin 5 will be available with a 2.5K display, Thunderbolt 4 ports and will start at US$1,349.99 when it launches in July.