AT CES 2022, companies announced a wide variety of monitors. The most interesting one was obviously Samsung Odyssey Ark. But earlier today, we came across yet another intriguing monitor that went official at around the same time. This one is a giant OLED monitor from Acer called Predator CG48 Gaming Monitor.

Acer Predator CG48 Gaming Monitor Specifications and Features

Unlike most monitors in the market, the Acer Predator CG48 not only has a 4K OLED panel but also measures 48-inch in size. Hence, the company advertises this product to be a TV replacement for gaming.

Talking about features, the monitor has a contrast ratio of 13K:1 and covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The HDR10-enabled screen supports up to 0.1ms GtG response time and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technology to offer variable refresh rates of up to 138Hz.

As far as ports are concerned, it sports an HDMI 2.1 port, a DisplayPort 1.4, four USB 3.2 ports, and a USB Type-C port.

Acer Predator CG48 Gaming Monitor Price and Availability

The Acer Predator CG48 Gaming Monitor will be available as soon as Q2 2022 in China, followed by Q3 2022 in North America and EMEA.

The monitor carries the following price tags in different regions.

• China – ¥14,999
• North America – $2,499
• EMEA – €2,199

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Last week was quite busy. It was not only the first week of 2022 but also the week of CES 2022. For the unaware, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is probably the biggest tech event of the year. Hence, we witnessed multiple announcements from a wide variety of companies from around the world. At the same time, several Chinese OEMs unveiled a bunch of new smartphones, in addition to handsets from HMD Global and Samsung.

As there were many interesting announcements at CES, we have categorized them separately from the smartphone launches. That said, we have only selected a few stories, which we deem to be more important than others. Your opinions may vary, and therefore, we would like to hear them in the comment section below.

Top Stories from Last Week

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2022

Televisions

Unsurprisingly, the 2022 edition of CES was a conference of TVs, just like every year. Some companies even debuted next-gen technologies.

For instance, Sony announced the world’s first QD-OLED TV called Sony Bravia XR A95K. This new TV uses Quantum Dot OLED panels from Samsung Display, which offer improvements in brightness and color reproduction than the regular OLED panels from LG Display.

For the unaware, it was actually Samsung that was rumored to unveil QD-OLED TVs. However, the company merely updated its existing Neo and The Frame Lineup of televisions with improved specs and for some reason, NFTs. The Samsung SolarCell Remote also got an updated model with support for radio wave charging.

LG, on the other hand, announced its largest and smallest OLED TVs to date. The latter is well-suited for gaming. Then, there’s Hisense, which not only updated its existing lineup with new models but also switched to Google TV.

Monitors

Just like televisions, there were multiple monitors from different companies. However, we found only three of them to be interesting as they are the first of their kind.

The first two monitors are none other than Samsung Odyssey Ark and Samsung Odyssey Neo 8. The former is a crescent-shaped monitor, while the latter is a 4K mini LED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1000R curvature.

The third model is MSI MEG 271Q Mini LED. It is the world’s first 27-inch IPS mini LED monitor with a 300Hz refresh rate.

Laptops

As usual, there were many laptops but only a few were compelling. The first and foremost is ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold. This foldable computer can be used as a laptop, tablet, or even a desktop. On paper, it seems to be a better option than Lenovo ThinkBook X1 Fold, which is yet to get a successor. AUSU also updated its Zephyrus G14 and Zephyrus G15 family of gaming laptops.

Further, Dell announced a bizarre minimalist laptop called Dell XPS 13 Plus. It features a spaceless keyboard, an invisible haptic touchpad, and a capacitive function key row. It is bold of Dell to introduce such a radical design on its flagship lineup.

Lenovo announced ThinkBook Plus Gen3 with a 17-inch main display and an 8-inch secondary display on the deck. The latter is basically a tablet on a laptop. The company also introduced ThinkPad Z13 and ThinkPad Z16 with a reverse notch.

Lastly, TCL entered the laptop market with the announcement of TCL Book Go. It is a budget ARM laptop with a Snapdragon 7c chipset and Windows 11.

Processors and GPUs

Both Intel and AMD announced their new generation of processors, namely the Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake and AMD Ryzen 6000 series. 

NVIDIA also unveiled three new GPUs, such as RTX 3050, RTX 3070 Ti, and RTX 3080 Ti. You will most likely not be able to grab the former graphic card or laptops housing the latter two GPUs when they go on sale.

Miscellaneous

Out of nowhere, ASUS debuted the world’s most powerful gaming tablet called ASUS ROG Flow Z13. Whereas, TP-Link announced a prototype router dubbed Archer AXE200 Omni, which can adjust its antennas by itself to provide a better WiFi signal.

BMW demonstrated a color-changing electric car called BMW iX Flow utilizing E Ink technology. Lastly, Samsung Display showcased many foldable concepts like Flex S, Flex G, Flex Note, and Flex Slidable.

Smartphones from Chinese OEMs

Vivo

Vivo launched around three smartphones last week. The Vivo V23 series comprising of Vivo V23 and Vivo V23 Pro finally went official in India after numerous leaks. The main highlights of these lifestyle smartphones are their dual selfie cameras with dual LED flashlights and the color-changing rear panel on the Pro model.

Apart from the aforementioned premium mid-rangers, Vivo also debuted a different Vivo Y21T in India than the one released in Indonesia. Both these phones are based on yet another device called Vivo Y32, which is sold in China.

iQOO

iQOO unveiled its flagship iQOO 9 series in China. The lineup includes three models, namely iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, and iQOO 9 Pro BMW M Motorsport Edition. All of them are powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and have support for 120W fast charging.

These premium phones were accompanied by Vivo Watch 2 iQOO Limited Edition along with three exclusive straps.

Xiaomi

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ outside mainland China as Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge respectively in India. The latter became the fastest charging smartphone (120W charging) in India with its announcement in the country.

The company also teased yet another 120W fast-charging smartphone dubbed as ‘The HyperPhone’. Earlier today, we learned that it is nothing but the Xiaomi 11T Pro and it will be launched in the country on January 19.

OPPO

OPPO unveiled an intriguing budget 5G smartphone called OPPO A96 5G in China. It features design elements like camera LED rings from the latest OPPO Reno7 series.

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695  SoC, it offers an OLED display, a dual-camera setup, and more for under ¥2,000 (~$315).

Other Smartphones

Samsung

Samsung finally debuted the long-awaited Galaxy S21 FE at CES 2022. Unlike its predecessor, it comes in a single 5G variant but features two different chipsets (Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100) depending on the region.

Though Galaxy S22 is expected to go official next, this one starts at $699 when the vanilla Galaxy S21 from last year is available at this very same price in most markets. 

HMD Global 

HMD Global, the licensee of Nokia-branded smartphones announced a total of four unimpressive handsets. These devices are officially called Nokia C100, Nokia C200, Nokia G100, and Noia G400.

Despite featuring double zeros in the name, they don’t bring anything new to call them updated devices. In fact, they are powered by years-old chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek.

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ASUS announced a bunch of computers at CES 2022. The main star of the show was Zenbook 17 Fold, a foldable device, which can be used as a desktop, a laptop, or a tablet at will. Whereas, most others were updates to existing lineups. That being said, it appears the company did unveil yet another interesting device in the form of ExpertBook B3 Detachable.

According to Tom’s Hardware, the ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable is a 2-in-1 tablet with an ARM processor and Microsoft Windows 11 Pro. Specifically, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7C Gen 2 SoC paired with 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB eMMC storage.

The aforementioned chipset is not a beast. Nevertheless, it is enough for light tasks. Unfortunately, ASUS hasn’t revealed the entire specs nor price and availability. But we do know a thing or two about this device.

For starters, it is similar to the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3. This means it comes with a magnetic keyboard accessory and a magnetic kickstand. These accessories are officially called ExpertBoard and ExpertStand respectively.

The tablet also has a built-in stylus. The company claims that the pen will offer up to 45 minutes of usage with just 15 minutes of charging.

Last but not least, the MIL-STD 810H-certified tablet features a 16:10 display, a power button, a volume rocker, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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The German automotive giant BMW has recently unveiled BMW Theatre Screen, a new in-car entertainment system. The entertainment system consists of a 31-inch 8K screen that turns the back seat area of the car into a personal theater. So let’s take a closer look at this new feature and everything that comes along with it.

According to a report by The Verge, at CES 2022, BMW has revealed their new Theatre Screen prototype. The entertainment system was built into a car which appeared to be their luxury Electric 7 Series.

The screen is fitted into the ceiling of the car which descends to give a comfortable viewing experience. The screen has an 8K resolution of 8000 x 2000 and supports aspect ratios of 16:9, 21:9, and 32:9. The system runs Fire OS which grants access to most modern video streaming services and other Fire TV apps and has 5G connectivity support.

The 31-inch panel is a touch screen and additionally, small touchpad controls are built into the rear doors of the car. The BMW Theatre Screen offers surround sound using 30 speakers from Bowers & Wilkins. BMW describes the sound as “4D” as it also utilizes the speakers built into the rear seats to provide audio vibrations and high emersion during intense moments.

The German automaker takes the emersion aspect even further as they stated that ” When the screen descends from the ceiling, the roller sunblinds for the side windows and the rear window are closed and the ambient lighting in the rear of the vehicle is dimmed.”

The company is yet to provide any information regarding the availability and cost of this Theatre Screen entertainment system but BMW officials have stated that the features “look quite similar to what will be launched very soon in series production.”

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TCL, on Thursday at CES 2022, lifted the curtains on a couple of new smart glasses called TCL NxtWear Air and TCL Leiniao Air. Both products have been developed independently by TCL-backed Thunderbird Innovation.

TCL NxtWear Air

The TCL NxtWear Air comes with MicroOLED 1080p displays embedded into its frame, and is a successor of sorts to the NxtWear G launched last year. Compared to the older model, it weighs 30% less with a weight of 130g.

The embedded displays offer ample detail and punchy and vibrant colors paired with deep shadows and blacks. An expansive viewing environment is also created, equivalent to watching a 140-inch screen, 4 meters away – similar to being in a movie theatre.

Clarity is quite impressive too with 47 pixels-per-degree resolution. The audio is fired through dual speakers with support spatial effects. You can even connect your own wired or wireless headphones for a more private viewing experience.

Use cases include a secondary screen for professionals and students when paired with a laptop and a way to manage projects in public or during travel.

NxtWear Air will be available worldwide sometime in Q1 2022 but TCL has not revealed the prices yet.

TCL Leiniao Air

The TCL Leiniao Air is the industry’s first binocular full-color MicroLED holographic optical waveguide AR glasses with a display engine that balances efficiency and dispersion (via Pandaily).

The full-color MicroLED + optical waveguide tech featured on the glasses is nothing short of a technological breakthrough, as it has been a challenge the industry has been trying to overcome for years. It is also presently recognized as the best technology to achieve AR.

The TCL Leiniao Air will also be gaining a number of new functions like information prompts, photo sharing, smart connection controls, multi-screen presentation, and interoperability with automobiles in the future.

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ASUS announced several Windows 11-powered laptops for different use-cases at the ongoing CES 2022 and along with that, the company has also announced a new pretty powerful Chromebook.

The company has announced the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601) which comes with a bigger 16-inch display and seems quite an interesting product as far as Chromebooks are considered because of the powerful internals.

The Chromebook Flip CX5 features a 16-inch Full HD display with touchscreen support and 16:10 aspect ratio, 87 percent screen-to-body ratio. It has a 360-degree ErgoLift hinge that enables the device to be used in tablet mode.

The device is powered by the latest 12th generation Intel Core i7 processor with vPro and packs up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage.

It has a spill-resistant backlit keyboard with a 1.4mm key travel and a numeric keypad on the right side. There’s also a large touchpad that measures 5.84 inches diagonally.

There are also four Harman Kardon-certified speakers. As for the ports, the laptop comes with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one HDMI 2.0 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD card slot.

The device has a MIL-STD 810H tested chassis and comes with support for Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. It also features a Full HD webcam with a privacy shutter that covers the sensor when not in use.

Currently, ASUS has not revealed the pricing or exact availability for the Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601) but we expect the device to be made available in the coming months.

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The Chinese PC maker Lenovo has recently unveiled many new laptops in its ThinkPad, ThinkBook, and Legion lineups. And now, the brand brings us three new gaming monitors along with new peripherals.

Lenovo Gaming Monitors

Lenovo has announced three new gaming monitors at CES 2022. Among these, the Legion Y25-30 stands out the most with a 24.5-inch 1080p IPS panel and 99% coverage of the sRGB color gamut. The monitor also offers a high dynamic range with a VESA DisplayHDR 400.

Additionally, the display offers outstanding color accuracy with a Delta E score of less than two making it suitable for creative professionals. The monitor also features a 240Hz refresh rate, with AMD FreeSync Premium variable refresh rate technology. The display has a 0.5ms moving picture response time (MPRT) and 1ms of extreme response time.

Alongside the Legion Y25-30, Lenovo also introduced Lenovo G27qe-20 and Lenovo G24qe-20 entry-level gaming monitors aimed at casual gamers. These monitors come in at 27-inch and 24-inch respectively, offering a 1080p display with 1ms response time and a 100Hz refresh rate that can be overclocked to 110Hz.

The Lenovo Legion Y25-30 will retail in May at $339.99. While the entry-level Lenovo G27qe-20 (27-inch) and G24qe-20 (24-inch) will go for $299.99 and $259.99 respectively starting March 2022.

Lenovo Gaming Mouse

The brand has introduced two new gaming mice being the M600s Wireless and the M300s RGB mouse. The M600s Wireless Gaming Mouse comes with an ergonomic design and weighs less than 75 grams. The mouse provides a lossless experience thanks to its sub 1ms response time via a 2.4GHz Bluetooth connection. The mouse is also capable of a wired operation via a USB Type-C cable. It features a Pixart 3370 optical sensor which offers a precision of 19,000 dots per inch. The mouse can operate up to 70 hours on a single charge and can fast-charge in 90 minutes. The M600s is rated to last for 80 million clicks and carries lighting effects in 16.8 million colors.

The Lenovo M300s RGB Gaming Mouse weighs 61 grams and has a wired connector. It offers a maximum DPI of 8,000 and a maximum moving speed of 220 inches per second. According to Lenovo, the microswitch buttons on the M300s are rated to last for up to 10 million clicks.

The Legion M600s wireless mouse has a starting price of $84.99 while the wired Legion M300s will go for $29.99. Both of these mice will go on sale from May 2022 onwards.

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During CES 2022, Volvo has announced that the company will debut its Ride Pilot, an autonomous driving feature in California by the middle of this year. Once the feature has been approved for use on highways, it will be offered to customers.

The company says that the Ride Pilot feature will be offered to customers as a paid add-on for a new electric SUV that it plans to announce later this year. The feature is also planned to be released in other markets.

For creating Ride Pilot, Volvo worked with Zenseact and LiDAR developer Luminar. The feature is currently being tested in Sweden. Volvo says that Ride Pilot utilizes a Luminar Iris LiDAR sensor complemented by eight cameras, 16 ultrasonic sensors, and five radars to enable the software to judge depth.

The company also says that it will push out continuous over-the-air updates to ensure the feature is safe to use. Martin Kristensson, Head of AD and Mobility at Volvo, said: “When we say self-driving, we mean self-driving. So this will be a feature or function where the car is actually responsible for the driving so you will not need to keep your hands on the steering wheel and you will not need to keep your eyes off the road.”

Ride Pilot is described as a hands-off, eyes-off system, which means that a driver will be free to do other things when the system is activated. This is different from existing self-driving systems which require constant monitoring from the driver.

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Many computer manufacturers have announced their new devices and among them is ASUS which has announced its latest ZenBook 14 2022 lineup at the CES 2022. The company has announced two new models — ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED and ASUS ZenBook 17 Fold.

ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED

The ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED features a 14-inch OLED display that offers a screen resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels, a 16:10 aspect ratio, 550-nit brightness, DCI-P3 color gamut, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 0.2ms response time.

It is offered in separate versions powered by the latest processors from Intel and AMD. The devices powered by the Intel 12th generation Core H-series chips pack DDR5 RAM while the models with AMD Ryzen come with DDR4x RAM.

They come with up to 1TB PCIe storage and there’s also an extra M.2 slot available for further expanding the storage capacity. There are several ports, including two USB-C connections, a single USB-A port, HDMI 2.0, a headphone jack, and a microSD card slot.

For connectivity, it comes with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 support. In the models powered by the Intel CPU, the two USB-C ports will offer Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The device packs a 75Whr battery.

As of now, the company has not announced the pricing details for the ZenBook 14 OLED but ASUS has promised to share more information when the device go on sale sometime around the second half of the year.

ASUS ZenBook 17 Fold

We have seen several smartphones with a foldable display and even laptops adopted the same. Now, ASUS is joining the list with the launch of its ZenBook 17 Fold which comes with a foldable OLED screen.

When the device is fully opened, it offers a 17.3-inch OLED display with QHD screen resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels, a 4:3 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 0.2ms response time, and a 90 Hz refresh rate with Dolby Vision support.

Upon partially folding the device and positioning the keyboard on the bottom half, the device can effectively be used as a 12.5-inch laptop with Full HD screen resolution.

The company has not revealed the chip that is powering the device and has just said that it is powered by “the latest Intel CPU” with integrated graphics. As for memory, it packs up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD storage.

For connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 but coming to ports, there’s only Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The device also has Dolby Atmos quad-speaker system and everything is powered by a 75Wh capacity battery.

ASUS has not revealed the pricing details for the ZenBook 17 Fold but the device could get launched around Computex in May this year.

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Razer, the company known for making gaming products, has partnered with smartwatch maker Fossil to launch a special edition smartwatch which has been announced at the ongoing CES 2022.

The two companies together have announced the Razer x Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch at CES 2022. As you would expect from the device’s name, this is a themed version of the existing smartwatch running Wear OS.

This new smartwatch comes with Razer-themed green and black colored straps and packs three themed watch faces included in the software — Chroma, Text, and Analog.

Unlike the original Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch which is offered in two different sizes — 42mm and 44mm, this new version made with Razer is offered only in a single 44mm size and packs some unique interface elements.

As for the software, the device is running Google’s Wear OS 2 but similar to the original Fossil watch, there are plans to upgrade it to Wear OS 3 sometime later this year. Under the hood, it comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus chipset.

Other features on the wearable device include GPS, a heart rate sensor, an Sp02 blood oxygen sensor, and Bluetooth 5.0 LE connectivity. It will also get support for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant.

This is a limited edition release and the two companies will only sell 1,337 units of this special edition smartwatch. It is priced at $329, a bit higher than the original product, and is set to be available for purchase from next week.

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Many new and updated laptops have been announced at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show 2022, and joining the bandwagon is Acer, which has announced the updated lineup of its Swift X ultraportable laptops.

There are two Acer Swift X models, one featuring a 14-inch display and another with a 16-inch display. However, both the devices come powered by Intel’s new 12th generation processors and one of them packs Intel Arc GPU.

The 14-inch Acer Swift X features a screen resolution of 2240 x 1400 pixels while the 16-inch model comes with up to 2560 x 1600 pixels screen resolution. Both the models come with support for a 16:10 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the devices come powered by a new 12th-generation Intel Core processor paired with the new Arc graphics processor from Intel. That is paired with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 2TB SSD storage.

The 14-inch model is available with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3050 Ti laptop GPU or integrated graphics. Both the models run the Windows 11 operating system out-of-the-box.

They come with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a fingerprint reader. The laptops are lightweight too as the company says the 14-inch model weighs 3.09 lbs, while the 16-inch model weighs 3.95 lbs.

As of now, Acer hasn’t announced pricing or availability for the new Swift X laptops, so we don’t know exactly when or at what cost you’ll be able to get your hands on them. However, the devices are expected to be available in the UK by the end of February or the start of March.

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One of the highlights of Lenovo‘s lineup of products on display during CES 2022 is the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 laptop. The laptop which is in its third iteration has an 8-inch secondary display to complement its main 17-inch screen. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 will be available from May 2022 at a starting price of $1,399.

Lenovo moved the second panel down to the keyboard deck, transforming it to a full-color LCD. The laptop’s main screen is a 17.3 inch IPS display with 3K resolution. The 8-inch 800 x 1,280 LCD features an integrated digitizer layer and supports a stylus. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 runs on Windows 11 with several orientations and options available.

The transitions between the two displays could be a potential drag for the ThinkBook Plus Gen 3. There could be bugs in the ecosystem that significantly slowed down the secondary screen. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 has the 12th-generation Intel Core processor with 32GB of RAM and a 69 Whr battery.

Some of the other products showcased by Lenovo include the ThinkBook and ThinkCentre family of business-focused laptops. The ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 can work with a “Wireless Multi-Device Charging Mat” to recharge Qi-compatible devices while also powering the laptop itself. The ThinkCentre Neo lineup consists of three desktop systems for small and medium businesses.

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CES 2022 has seen some strange innovations so far, and one among them is the prototype WiFi router from TP-Link dubbed the Archer AXE200 Omni router.

The Prototype router features four antennas that fold out when switched on and automatically rotate around to find and provide the best possible signal for its users. The necessity and functionality of this feature are still debatable but the router is sure to provide some amusement to customers when they move around the room and the router’s antennas follow their movements.

However, when it comes to hardware and specs, the AXE200 is no joke. The WiFi 6E enabled router features tri-band speed, with the addition of a 6Ghz band in addition to the existing 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz bands. The new WiFi 6E has latency levels of 2-6 milliseconds which enables users to use this new band for low-latency applications such as mobile AR/VR, gaming, 4k/8k video streaming, etc.

For customers looking for a convention yet powerful WiFi router, TP-Link is also launching the Archer AXE300 quad-band router, which shares the same extraterrestrial design as the Archer AXE200. The AXE300 features WiFi 6E with two (duplicate) 5GHz bands in addition to the 6Ghz and 2.4Ghz bands. The price for this device is yet to be unveiled however TP-link has stated that it will be available in the market in Q2 of 2022.

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Garmin has just announced its latest wearable products during the ongoing CES 2022 event. The company has launched new smartwatches, including the Venu 2 Plus and the Vivomove Sport.

Venu 2 Plus

During the event, the American brand unveiled the latest addition to the Venu 2 series, which have finally received two crucial features. This includes the ability to take phone calls and support for voice assistant controls. The Venu 2 Plus sports a 1.3 inch AMOLED display that has a 416 x 416 pixels resolution, Always On mode, and Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. It is available in a single 43mm case size and arrives with a 20mm replaceable silicone strap.

The new smartwatch also arrives with the usual fitness related features, allowing it to track indoor and outdoor physical activities. It even arrives with an automatic incident detection feature that alerts emergency contacts with the user’s location. Garmin states that the Venu 2 Plus can last for up to 9 days on a single full charge and up to 8 days with GPS and music mode enabled. The smartwatch supports fast charging, which adds a day worth of use in just 10 minutes of charging.

Vivomove Sport

The Vivomove Sport from the company is a hybrid watch, which joins the existing Vivomove series. It adopts a small analog design with a hidden touchscreen display in the bottom half of the case. When the user interacts with the display, the physical hands move away to offer a clear view. Furthermore, this screen displays crucial information like incoming calls, text messages, along with important health related trackers like heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep tracking, and step mapping.

The new smartwatch also arrives with sports tracking as well and can pair with a smartphone for its GPS to track the distance traveled. This hybrid watch can last for up to 5 days when it is in smartwatch mode and up to 6 days in its Watch mode.

Pricing and Availability

The Garmin Venu 2 Plus is available for a price of 450 US Dollars and is currently on sale, in three colors variants including Silver Stainless Steel Bezel with Powder Gray Case, Slate Stainless Steel Bezel with Black Case, and Cream Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Ivory Case. On the other hand, the Vivomove Sport is priced at 180 US Dollars and is also on sale in multiple color options, namely Cool Mint case with Silver accent, Black case with Slate accent, an Ivory case with Peach Gold accent, and Cocoa case with Peach Gold accent.

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The popular ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 along with the Zephyrus G15 were well-received due to their solid performance for gaming and creative work at an aggressive price point. Now, the Taiwanese PC maker has unveiled the updated 2022 versions of these laptops, so let us take a closer look at these devices and see what new they have to offer.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 specs and features

The Zephyrus G14 2022 offers two display options both of which offer a 16:10 aspect ratio and 91% screen-to-body ratio. The more expensive choice is the 14-inch QHD 120Hz DCIP-3 IPS Nebula Display at 500nits with 3ms response time and Dolby Vision support. The second option is a 14-inch IPS FHD 144Hz 100% sRGB display at 400 nits with a 3ms response time. Additionally, a 720P HD IR Camera for Windows Hello is also present on the device.

The G14 features up to AMD’s new Ryzen 9 6900HS  8-core/16-thread processor, paired with a Radeon RX 6800S graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. The GPU also features a Mux switch, which lets you manually toggle between integrated and dedicated graphics options. The device supports a maximum of 32GB RAM and comes with a 16GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM soldered onto the motherboard leaving one slot free. For storage, the device comes with up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD.

Other features include Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2 (Dual-band), two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports with DisplayPort 1.4 video output and PD charging at up to 100W, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, an HDMI 2.0b port, a UHS-II microSD card reader, and a headphone combo jack.

ASUS Zephyrus G14 has a 76Wh battery pack and measures 31.2 x 22.7 x 1.95 cm with a weight of up to 1.72 Kg.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 2022 specs and features

The Zephyrus G15 comes with a 15.6-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, 300 nits of peak brightness, 3ms response time, and 100 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. The screen carries a 16:9 aspect ratio and supports Dolby Vision and adaptive sync.

The G15 features the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS  8-core/16-thread processor, paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. Similar to the G14, the device also features a Mux switch, which lets you manually toggle between integrated and dedicated graphics options to save on battery life.

The laptop is cooled with the help of liquid metal, an 84-blade fan, and 4 fan outlets. In the sound department, the G15 features a 2x 2W dual-force woofer with Smart Amp Technology, 2x 2W tweeter, Dolby Atmos, and AI noise-canceling technology. Additionally, a 720P HD IR Camera for Windows Hello is also present on the device.

Other features include Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2 (Dual-band), two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports with DisplayPort 1.4 video output and PD charging at up to 100W, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, an HDMI 2.0b port, a UHS-II microSD card reader, and a headphone combo jack, a Kingston lock, and an RJ45 ethernet port.

ASUS has not provided any pricing info about these laptops yet however, they have stated that these new ROG Zephyrus G14 and G15 will not start shipping until mid to late 2022.

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Lenovo is known for its smart clock range powered by Google Assistant. At CES 2022, the company has introduced yet another model in the lineup. Unlike previous models, the new one comes with Amazon Alexa. Hence, it is aptly named Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa Built-in.

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa Built-in Specifications and Features

The newly announced Lenovo smart clock is almost similar to the older Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with a slightly tweaked design lacking the built-in nightlight. Apart from featuring Amazon Alexa instead of Google Assistant, it also arrives in two new colors, namely Clay Red and Misty Blue.

Apart from the above-mentioned differences, the new model is the same as the older one. Additionally, the company has also unveiled a new accessory called Lenovo Ambient Light Dock. The clock is also compatible with the Lenovo Wireless Charging Dock, which debuted alongside the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 last year.

Talking about specs, the device sports a 4-inch monochrome LED non-touch display with support for customizable clock faces. It features a soft-touch fabric finish and multiple buttons for volume up/down, alarm, and Alexa.

It also has a microphone mute toggle and a USB Type-A port to charge other devices. Most importantly, the clock houses a 1.5-inch 3W speaker and a far-field microphone array consisting of 2 units.

The accessory is powered by an Amlogic A113X chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 4GB storage. It has all the essential sensors like an ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and proximity sensor.

Connectivity options on the product include single-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.1. The older Essential model with Google Assistant has dual-band WiFi but Bluetooth 5.0.

Last but not least, the clock weighs 249g, which is 9g more than the older variant.

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa Built-in Price and Availability

The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa Built-in starts at $59.99 and will hit the shelves from January 2022 itself. On the other hand, Lenovo Ambient Light Dock starts at $29.99 and it will be available sometime later in Q1 2022.

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With CES 2022 being underway, various companies have been showcasing their latest innovations and breakthroughs in technologies. Samsung is one of these brands and has already unveiled a number of new products like TVs during the major event. Now, the company has also announced a new curved monitor as well, and it is beautiful!

The new monitor in question is the South Korean tech giant’s 55 inch Odyssey Ark. During the CES 2022 announcement, the company revealed that it sports a 16:9 aspect ratio and is designed to be used both vertically and horizontally as well, thanks to its specially designed stand. Furthermore, the curved monitor also features new multi view adaptable screen functionality, which allows users to shift the screen size to the content being displayed.

In other words, it can shift based on the movie or video game being played. Unfortunately, Samsung did not reveal any finer details regarding the monitor that resembles a crescent moon. So, we have no information regardings its panel, display resolution, refresh rate, and other such key details. But from what we can observe, it is likely targeted towards professionals and gamers alike.

The company added that the 55 inch Odyssey Ark will go on sale in the second half of this year in the US. However, it did not reveal availability for any other regions. So stick around for more, as we will provide updates if additional information regarding this unique monitor surfaces in the near future.

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As expected, AMD has officially announced its new Ryzen 6000 CPUs at CES 2022. The chips are launched as the successor of the Ryzen 5000 lineup of laptop chips that were made official last year at CES.

The newly announced laptop processors are claimed to offer up to 1.3 times faster processing, two times better gaming performance, and up to 24 hours of battery life.

The company is offering the new AMD Ryzen 6000 chips in H-series (with 35W and 45) for devices aimed at powerful tasks, gaming, or creative work, and U-series (15W to 28W) that are aimed at thin and light devices.

They use a new Zen 3+ CPU architecture and 6nm manufacturing process and the integrated graphics processors have been swapped from the years-old Vega architecture for the modern RDNA2 architecture used in Radeon 6000-series graphics cards.

The flagship offering in the lineup is Ryzen 9 6980HX which packs eight cores, 16 threads, 3.3GHz clock speed that can be boosted to 5.0GHz, and 12 GPU cores at 2.4GHz. All of the Ryzen 9 and Ryzen 7 models include Radeon 680M GPUs with 12 GPU cores, while the Ryzen 5 models use weaker Radeon 660M GPUs with 6 GPU cores.

It comes with support for PCI Express 4.0 for fast SSDs along with DDR5 RAM for more memory bandwidth. Also, all the chips in this lineup include a Microsoft Pluton security processor which is intended to make Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs more secure.

These new chips come with support for USB4 with data transfer rates at up to 40Gbps, HDMI 2.1 with support for high frame rates and VRR, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth LE 5.2. As for the battery life, the company is claiming a maximum of 24 hours of battery life.

Laptops powered by the new AMD Ryzen 6000 series chips are set to be announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 from brands like Acer, Asus, Alienware, Lenovo, Razer, and HP. The first set of devices is expected to go on sale from next month.

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There are not many high-end tablets available in the market and the options are quite limited when it comes to gaming. To fill the gap, ASUS has announced what seems like the most powerful gaming tablet — ASUS ROG Flow Z13.

The tablet has been announced at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 and comes with a powerful set of specifications, on par with a high-end laptop. It is basically a high-end gaming laptop in a thin form factor.

The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 features a 13.4-inch 4K 60Hz display and the company is also giving users a choice for a Full HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both the touchscreen options support 16:10 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision, and MPP 2.0-compatible styluses. Further, the displays are protected by Gorilla Glass and are validated for color accuracy by Pantone.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Intel Core i9-12900H 45W processor, coupled with NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti 40W graphics processor. For memory, it comes with DDR5 RAM and PCIe 4.0 storage.

It has one Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort 1.4 for video output and up to 100W PD charging, and another USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that can handle video and PD charging. There’s also a third USB-C port that can handle video and PD charging, but it isn’t confirmed if it utilizes integrated or dedicated graphics.

Along with that, the device also has an eGPU port, one USB-A 2.0 port, a UHS-II class microSD card reader, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a headphone jack. As for the software, the device is running the Windows operating system.

The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is expected to be available for purchase in the first half of this year and the company has not yet announced pricing details.

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CES 2022 commenced earlier today and JBL took to the stage to unveil three of their new TWS earphone offerings. These included the Reflect Aero, the LIVE Pro 2, and the LIVE Free 2. All of these new earbuds will be offered at the same price of $149.95 and feature active noise canceling. Additionally, JBL has announced that these new earbuds will arrive in April 2022.

JBL Reflect Aero

The new Reflect Aero TWS earphones are JBL’s offering catered towards customers in need of sporty earbuds. The device features a compact and rugged design accompanied by 6.8mm sound drivers and 6 microphones in total. Keeping the sports and fitness theme in mind, the earbuds provide IP68 water and dustproof rating and  8 hours of playtime which can be extended up to 24 hours with the charging case.

The ANC feature should be able to provide great call quality along with a pleasant listening experience when it comes to music. The earbuds also have touch control for different sound modes which can be further customized with the JBL Headphones App. Additionally, the earphones also provide hands-free voice control, which supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

The JBL Reflect Aero will retail at $149.95 when released in April.

JBL LIVE Free 2

Next up is the very compact JBL LIVE Free 2 with 10MM sound drivers and an IPX5 splash-proof rating. These clean and premium-looking earbuds have managed to capture one of the CES Innovation Awards.

Similar to the Reflect Aero earbuds, the LIVE Free 2 also features active noise cancellation using six microphones with noise and wind-isolation technology. They offer 7 hours of playtime, extendable up to 35 hours with the charging case. The JBL Live Free 2 offers the same hands-free control with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support. The earbuds are capable of switching sound modes via the earbuds’ touch controls and the touch controls can be further customized through the JBL Headphones App.

The JBL Live Free 2 will also come in April for $149.95.

JBL LIVE Pro 2

The JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds can be expected to be the best sounding of the trio due to their bigger 11mm sound drivers. JBL has taken a more traditional approach to the design of the Live Pro 2 which comes stem and features a premium matte finish.

The device comes with an IPX5 water resistance certification and can provide 10 hours of playtime, extendable up to 40 hours with the charging case. However, these earbuds also pack a fast charging feature that enables them to gain 4 hours of playtime in 15 minutes.

Other than these features, the LIVE Pro 2 also receives all the functionalities and quirks like active noise cancellation using six microphones with noise and wind-isolation technology, hands-free control with Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa support, switching sound modes via the earbuds’ touch controls, and the touch controls that can be further customized through the JBL Headphones App.

Similar to the rest of the new JBL earbuds lineup, the LIVE Pro 2 will come in April for a price of $144.95.

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Acer has launched three new Chromebooks just in time for the CES 2022 and the company says that these new devices are made for consumers who need secure, easy-to-use, and affordable devices for productivity, entertainment, and communication.

All three devices — Chromebook Spin 513, Chromebook 315, and Chromebook 314 come with different screen sizes and form factors.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 513, which carries model number CP513-2H, comes with a 13.5-inch VertiView display that offers a 2256 x 1504 pixels screen resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. It has narrow 7.7mm bezels and thanks to the aspect ratio, there’s 18 percent more vertical screen space.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 1380 chipset which comes with eight cores for enhanced multitasking and productivity and is claimed to offer exceptional performance.

It is designed in such a way that the device can be used in four different modes. It features military-grade MIL-STD 810H durability. There’s Wi-Fi 6 support as well as a USB-C port for connecting peripherals, transferring data, and charging devices.

As for the battery life, the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 offers 10 hours of usage on a single full charge, which is a downgrade from its predecessor’s 13 hours of battery life. It is priced at $599.99 and will be available for purchase in North American from June.

Acer Chromebook 315 comes with a larger 15.6-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare display. There’s also an optional touch-screen display that allows for easy navigation, while the large keyboard has room for a dedicated numeric keypad.

It comes powered by an Intel chipset which could be the Celeron N4500, Celeron N5100, or the Pentium Silver N600. This means that the company is moving away from AMD A-series chip as when the first model was launched in 2019, it was the first Chromebook to come powered by the AMD silicon. As for the pricing, the Acer Chromebook 315 is priced at $299.99 and will so go on sale in North America later this month.

Lastly, there’s a new Acer Chromebook 314 that features a 14-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare touchscreen display with narrow 8.1mm side bezels. Similar to the 315, this one too features an OceanGlass touchpad that offers a sleek touch experience.

The device is powered by the Intel chip but the exact model number has not been revealed by the company. This one too has MIL-STD 810H ratings for durability. For connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6 which is about three times faster than Wi-Fi 5.

It has two built-in microphones with noise-reduction technology, along with a webcam that helps in reducing distracting lighting issues. As for the battery life, the laptop offers 10 hours of usage on a single charge. This one too is priced at $299.99 and will go on sale in North America from June this year.

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During CES 2022, a number of tech based companies revealed their latest innovations and breakthroughs in technologies, apart from just consumer electronic products like smartphones. Now, Withings has unveiled a new smart scale that can scan the various parts of the user’s body.

In the event, the company revealed the new Withings Body Scan that features six lead EKG readings, segmented body composition measurements, and even the ability to assess foot nerve activity as well. To put things simply, the new smart scale is capable of measuring how fat is distributed in their bodies and how it may affect the health of your heart. Looking at the new Body Scan, it appears like any regular scale, although, a notable inclusion is a retractable handle that extends from the top that allows it to measure different parts of your body and also distinguish between them.

This handle houses four weight sensors along with 14 ITO electrodes in the scale and another four located in the handle itself. Furthermore, the scale also sports a larger 3.2 inch LCD color screen, with the device rated to have a battery life that can last for one year. Interestingly, users can also pair this smart scale with the Withings’ smartwatches that integrate this device as well as Apple HealthKit and Google Fit APIs. The handle is also what offers one of the highlighting features of the new Body Scan.

It can measure various body compositions through bioelectrical impedance analysis (passing low level electrical current through the body) to measure body fat, water, and lean mass. Apart from body compositions, the device will still provide heart rate, EKG recordins, and vascular age data at each weigh in. These readings can be recorded and later shared with doctors.

Talking to The Verge, Withings chief medical officer Shikha Anand stated that “We’ve been looking for a way to do this safely and effectively. We can’t solve the way in which the world sees weight, but that said, we will make every effort not to exacerbate it. We will ground in health and not in weight wherever we can. It will always be about how your weight relates to your health.” The company aims on launching the new Body Scan smart scale for 279 US Dollars in the second half of this year, but the launch depends on the product passing FDA and CE clearance.

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As we enter into a new year, brands are gearing up to launch their latest consumer electronics products. One of the companies includes LG, which has just unveiled its 2022 lineup of OLED TVs during the CES 2022 event.

The South Korean based company has just announced new screen sizes of its OLED TVs to expand its G2 and C2 series. These new TVs arrives with a number of improvements along with some new feature as well. This includes the new multiuser profiles in the webOS software for its TVs. Furthermore, the new televisions will also ship with the fifth generation of A9 processor that enables better 4K upscaling, improved tone mapping, and a better sense of depth through foreground object enhancement.

For 2022, LG is adding new screen sizes that fill in as both its largest and smallest ever OLED TV sizes. Previously, the smallest OLED TV from the brand was a 48 inch model, but now, a new 42 inch OLED TV has just been unveiled to fit in small spaces and is a part of the C series. On the other side of the spectrum, the largest OLED TV used to be an 83 inch 4K model and an 88 inch 8K model. And now, the company has unveiled a massive 97 inch 4K model under its G series.

Both the new C and G series TVs will offer full HDMI 2.1 support along with 120Hz 4K gaming, variable refresh rate, auto low latency mode, and more. Notably, LG is also bringing support for GeForce Now and Google Stadia cloud gaming services as well. The new G2 OLED TVs will arrive in the 97 inch, 83 inch, 77 inch, 65 inch and 55 inch screen sizes. Whereas, the C2 series will now include the 83 inch, 77 inch, 65 inch, 55 inch, and 42 inch screen sizes.

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In late 2021, news broke that Intel could launch the upcoming Intel ARC lineup of GPUs in early 2022. However, recent leaks point out at a March launch as the company postponed Jan’s unveiling for an unknown reason. Now, a fresh leak suggests that we might see new Intel ARC Alchemist GPU powered laptops tomorrow.

The CES 2022 will kickstart this week and we expect to see a bunch of hardware like laptops, phones, and gadgets getting showcased at the event. As per leaks, we might see Acer launching its Acer Swift X 2022 model tomorrow i.e. January 4.

Reportedly, the images of the Swift X 2022 were surfaced on the Internet. Just like the predecessor, Swift X 2021, which was the world’s first laptop with Iris Xe graphics, the Swift X 2022 is also said to be the first laptop with ARC Alchemist GPU.

As per images, the Acer Swift X 2022 looks familiar to the predecessor but has a few changes. The laptop has two USB Type-C ports instead of a single port seen in the Swift X 2021. In the images, the fingerprint scanner seems to be missing, but the power button could double up as a scanner. It also has a USB and an HDMI port.

Apart from the ports, the laptop has a thin-bezel design, however, its specs are still under wraps. It has a chicklet style keyboard without a dedicated number pad.

Other than this, Acer is also expected to showcase other laptops at the event like the Acer Predator Helios 300, Predator Triton 500 SE, and Nitro 5 2022. All the laptops will have new hardware, some of the devices will be powered by the 12th generation Alder Lake H-35 CPUs.

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LG has just announced that it would be showcasing all of its latest display-related innovations under the theme of “Display Your Universe” at CES 2022. These solutions will not only be catering to people’s ever-growing needs but also bring along new experiences set to redefine the way people do ordinary tasks in their daily lives.

OLED.EX technology

This year’s showstopper is LG Display’s new OLED.EX tech for OLED TVs that promises an improved photo quality and viewing experience. OLED.EX is an acronym for ‘Evolution’ and ‘eXperience’ and lives up to it with improvements like a 30% boost in brightness and reduction of bezel width from 6mm to 4mm. The tech will be integrated with every LG OLED TV display starting from the second quarter of 2022.

Transparent OLED displays

LG is also going big on transparent OLED displays with an aim of bridging the gap between online and physical spaces. The company’s Transparent OLED boasts transparency high enough to replace regular glass that too with little to no compromise on picture quality.

Such displays have also been stated to be quite slim and light, allowing for them to get utilized across a wide range of scenarios. There is ‘Show Window’ for shopping malls, ‘Smart Window’ for offices, Transparent OLED for subway trains, and ‘OLED Shelf’ that can transform any home interior into a living space.

Other OLED innovations

Another innovation is ‘Virtual Ride’, which is basically an indoor stationary bicycle with three vertically-curved 55-inch OLED displays in front of and above it. It allows cyclists to carry out their favorite activity while being in the comfort of their homes.

Other tech that will be showcased at CES 2022 includes Gaming OLED displays with response time 10 times faster than regular LCD displays, and of course, the almost entirely crease-free 17-inch Foldable OLED for laptops. The latter comes with the company’s touchscreen solutions, allowing usage by fingers and pen.

IPS Black

The biggest downside of LCD displays, when compared to AMOLED, is that they lack deep blacks. LG has been working on a solution for this and is set to demonstrate its ‘IPS Black’ tech through a 27-inch UHD monitor at CES 2022. The technology promises 35 percent darker blacks than existing IPS products along with lowering the level of blue light significantly. It also comes with a near-borderless design.

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In recent years, Samsung has actively been working on making its TV remotes more and more eco friendly. Now, the company has unveiled its latest Eco Remotes that can draw power from radio waves.

During CES 2022, the South Korean tech giant unveiled the 2022 Eco Remotes. Last year, the brand had featured a large solar panel on these remotes, and now, we have a new way of charging these remotes. The TV controllers can apparently harvest radio frequencies, which sounds quite futuristic. Notably, these remote will still feature solar panels but it will also be powered by radio waves as well. Although, the amount would be small.

The radio frequencies that will help charge the remote include radio waves like your WiFi router. According to Samsung, drawing power from radio frequencies will allow the remote to charge fully while you’re watching TV. In other words, it can passively harvest RF to power up regardless of whether it is day or night. This also hints that it can possibly run for a longer time than previous iterations.

The company further added that will be made with a “recycled material design,” similar to its predecessors. This latest model will also be available in a new white color variant and retains its minimalist design. It even houses a microphone for voice controls along with shortcuts for Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Price Video, and Samsung’s TV Plus as well. This new remote will ship with all of its 2022 TV lineups.

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Just ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, Samsung has announced its new monitor, dubbed Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 which is touted to be the world’s first 4K monitor with a higher 240Hz refresh rate.

With this launch, the South Korean giant is also expanding its lineup of Mini-LED displays given that this new 32-inch gaming monitor features a Mini-LED panel that has several benefits over a traditional LED screen.

In terms of design, the newly announced Odyssey Neo G8 looks very similar to the Odyssey G9 49-inch which was launched as the flagship offering in the lineup last year. It has a 1000R curvature, a white back with sci-fi-themed carvings, and CoreSync lighting that lights up based on the colors on display.

Thanks to the Mini LED display, the device offers a higher brightness level because of the additional light sources and a more precise targeted illumination. It offers up to 2,000 nits of brightness and should offer deeper contrast than a standard LED monitor.

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 has a 1ms GTG response time and is able to refresh the screen with 8,294,400 pixels 240 times per second. Note that on its own, the HDMI 2.1 can only go up to 120Hz at 4K resolution but by using VESA’s Display Stream Compression (DSC), it should be able to reach 240Hz. Also, the DisplayPort 1.4a runs 4K content at up to 120Hz but DSC could surpass that.

This new gaming monitor is compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia’s G-Sync adaptive sync tech, which means that games should run stutter- and tear-free.

While Samsung has unveiled the Odyssey Neo G8 4K 240Hz Gaming Monitor, details about the same, including the pricing and availability information haven’t been revealed yet. We expect the product to be available in the second half of this year and more details could be revealed by the company in the coming days or weeks.

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XPG has just announced a new gaming peripheral concept. It’s a gaming mouse with RGB lighting, which doesn’t really make it any different from the thousands of options available in the market. So what’s the concept aspect of this mouse? Well, the company has just slapped a 1TB SSD storage into it.

For those unaware, XPG is the gaming and esports subbrand of the Chinese memory maker ADATA. Its subsidiary makes a number of gaming related products, and now, its latest concept pushes the boundaries of the norm. This new gaming mouse is called the XPG Vault Gaming Mouse Concept, which arrives with built in SSD storage. While mouse featuring storage is not unheard of, with many offering small storage to carry macros and other preferences of the gamer, the Vault takes it to another level entirely.

As the name suggests, it is quite literally a vault. Imagine your mouse being able to store 1TB worth of games, “to make your gaming libraries conveniently portable” (Via TheVerge). Notably, the company added that its “current prototype can integrate up to 1TB of Solid State memory running at 985MB/s.” It even supports USB Type C connectivity since it is a wired mouse. With 1TB worth of storage, one can store some modern titles and even carry a number of movies with them at all times.

Simply connecting to any laptop would have you gain access to these as well. Unfortunately, the company just announced this concept through a press release and did not reveal any finer details regarding this gaming mouse. However, this is set to be showcased during the CES 2022 event, so we can expect to catch a peek at this at the event. But considering that it is a concept in its prototype stage, it might just be a side project that never takes off or sees commercial release. Although, it is still quite an interesting kind of gaming mouse and definitely has a unique identity.

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AMD has confirmed that the company will be unveiling its next-generation Zen 4 CPUs at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022. The company’s CTO Mark Papermaster has said that some details will be mentioned at CES but more details will be shared at a later date.

This means that AMD won’t be launching the next-generation Zen 4 CPUs at the CES 2022 but will be revealing some of the key features. The Zen 4 was originally announced by the company in October last year at the Ryzen 5000 event.

In an interview with Forbes, Mark Papermaster said: “We’re excited to be revealing some additional details on our new product launches that will deliver phenomenal experiences, and as we’ve said, later in the year as it progresses we’ll share more detail on Zen 4, with some mentioned at CES and more announcements on it over the course of 2022.”

The company has scheduled its CES presentation on 4th January 2022 at 10:00 AM EST where Lisa Su, AMD’s CEO, is expected to talk about Ryzen 6000-series processors, Radeon graphics, and Ryzen 3D V-Cache technologies.

AMD has already confirmed that the next-generation Zen 4 chips will be manufactured using the 5nm process. The company is most likely relying on its existing partner TSMC for the manufacturing of chips.

If the reports are to be believed, then the chips will come with about a 40 percent improvement in performance. It is expected to support an AM5 socket that uses a Land Grid Array (LGA) design, breaking with AMD’s long history of Pin Grid Array (PGA) sockets.

After sharing some key details at CES 2022 in a couple of weeks, AMD is expected to actually launch the new chips sometime after July.

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Samsung Electronics has revealed the date for its CES 2022 keynote. The company’s presentation is scheduled for January 4, 2022, at the Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom in Las Vegas. Since the event will kickstart at 6:30 PM PST, it will be live on the next day (January 5) for the eastern countries.

According to an official announcement post by Samsung, Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Samsung Electronics’ DX (Device eXperience) Division, will deliver the keynote speech.

The presentation will “showcase ways that we can help build a more sustainable planet, and demonstrate customized and connected experiences that can enrich people’s lives”, says Samsung.

Although the company has not confirmed yet, we also expect the launch of Galaxy S21 FE at the event. This smartphone is in the news for months, and therefore, we know almost everything about it.

In fact, the handset leaked yet again a few hours back. It appeared in official press renders, courtesy of Evan Blass (@evleaks).

Going by the previous reports, the Galaxy S21 FE will arrive with a 6.4-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 SoCs, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, 12MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 8MP (3x telephoto) triple rear camera setup and a 32MP front-facing camera.

Other features of the phone will include an in-display fingerprint sensor, IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, Android 12 (One UI 4.0), 4,500mAh battery, 25W fast wired charging, and 15W fast wireless charging.

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With CES 2022 event being around the corner, we can expect to see new technologically innovative gadgets from various brands surfacing soon. But prior to the event, LG has already showcased an upcoming product that seems quite unique and interesting in its practicality.

The South Korean tech giant is known for its high end TVs that feature cutting edge OLED, mini LED, MicroLED, and other such display technologies. Now, the brand is working on another new TV, but this time, its portable since it can be wheeled around and is powered by a built in battery pack. This upcoming TV in question is the LG StandbyME, which is a 27 inch TV that runs on a battery and can be moved around thanks to the wheels on its height adjustable stand.

While you can detach the screen from the stand, the TV can be swiveled, tilted, rotated, and even oriented in a portrait mode when attached to this stand. As per official notes, the StandbyME TV can last for up to 3 hours on a single full charge. So, you can expect to watch a couple of episodes of a series or roughly a full length movie as well. Although, this might not be enough for some lengthy titles and is not suitable for a movie marathon either.

Unfortunately, since LG doesn’t make a 27 inch OLED panel, you get an LCD screen on this portable TV. At the moment, finer details regarding this display like its resolution and other features are currently unknown. However, StandbyME does support touch interface and will even offer streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube. It houses a USB port and at least one HDMI port as well. The pricing for this portable TV is currently unknown, but we can expect to hear more about it soon. So stick around for more updates.

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Earlier this week, Samsung announced its plans to merge the Mobile Communication division with the consumer electronics division with vice-chairman and co-CEO Han Jong-hee at its helm.

Now, Samsung announced that it is renaming this newly merged division. As of now, Samsung’s phone-making business will be called Samsung MX, for Mobile Experience.

The company further announced that this transition, made on December 10, is effective immediately, and the new name will be used from now on in all official communication from the company. The press release revealed that the renaming to Samsung MX was necessary to emphasize the new direction that the company will be taking with its mobile business, namely a larger focus on the user experience, the services, and building a wholesome ecosystem that goes beyond its otherwise excellent phone hardware.

“We’re excited to announce the renaming of our business after decades of innovation and leadership in the mobile industry. We believe this name change will help us usher in a new era in mobile innovations where we can create even more exciting possibilities for Galaxy users.” said TM Roh, the new President and head of the MX business.

Other than this reveal, Samsung also announced that it will participate in CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2022 expo in Las Vegas, with a keynote scheduled for January 4, at 18:30 Pacific time. According to previous rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is expected to be released at CES 2022.

Last month, Samsung also teased its rollable, foldable, and slidable displays, which we expect to get more information at the upcoming CES, so stay tuned as we will be covering the event.

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OnePlus’ upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to launch a bit earlier than its usual timeline as the China-based company has skipped or canceled the 9T smartphone this year.

Now, a tipster has shared through a tweet that the OnePlus will be hosting a launch event on 5th January in Las Vegas. This is the same day when the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is set to kick off. This could mean that the company is looking to unveil the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone at the event.

Currently, it is not known if the company plans to unveil both — OnePlus 10 and 10 Pro or only one device will be made official. If the launch event is being hosted in the US, there’s a possibility that it’s a global debut and not limited to the Chinese market. Earlier, it was being reported that the OnePlus 10 series will be launched in January in China while the global launch will take place in March or April 2022.

The leaked image doesn’t mention OnePlus 10 or 10 Pro smartphones so there’s a possibility that the company has planned to unveil something else instead of its flagship phones. So, we will have to wait for more leaks or official announcements from the brand.

OnePlus doesn’t have a history of launching its smartphones at CES. The only device that the company unveiled at CES was its concept phone in 2020. But given the recent change in its business, the company might be trying a different strategy this time.

It has already been confirmed that the OnePlus 10 Pro will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, joining the likes of Moto Edge X30 and Xiaomi 12, both of which are set to launch this month.

If the leaks are to be believed, then the phone will feature a 6.7-inch curved Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a single punch-hole cutout. It is expected to pack up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, there will be a Hasselblad-branded triple-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel wide sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. On the front side, the device will have a 32-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone is said to be running the latest Android 12operating system with OxygenOS 12. It will be powered by a 5,000Amh battery with support for 125W fast charging.

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While the current standard in the industry is Wi-Fi 6E, it seems that companies are working on future generations that will offer even faster speeds. Now, MediaTek is gearing up to showcase its Wi-Fi 7 network during the CES 2022 event.

The upcoming next gen standard of Wi-Fi would arrive with various improvements over the last generation, with James Chen, MediaTek’s Associate VP of Product Marketing, stating that the Wi-Fi 7 would be 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6 and 6E standards that are currently available. Apart from just an increase in speeds, the new standard is also claimed to offer much lower latency. This would be especially useful in fields like gaming, with fast paced multiplayer titles requiring milliseconds to be as low as possible.

Furthermore, Chen added that Wi-Fi 7 would “play nice” with your neighbor’s Wi-Fi 7 network as well. To put things simply, it would use new technology to reduce interference from signals outside of your home. Chen did note that while the Taiwanese chipmaking giant will demo the new technology at CES 2022, it is still “very early in the Wi-Fi 7 standardization process.” The official refrained from offering any finer details, although, he did say that we might see a Q2 2022 launch. In other words, we can expect an official release sometime in 2023.

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The 2022 CES Awards will be held in person after the online versions occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic. Global tech giant Samsung will be headlining the January 4 event with a haul of over 40 individual product awards. In what seems like a Samsung-organized event, the company’s Head of its Visual Display Business, Jong-Hee Han will be delivering the pre-show keynote speech. The Samsung haul of awards includes four that won Best of Innovation accolades in their categories.

The Bespoke edition Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 won is the Best of Innovation Award winner, while the similarly impressive Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 nicked the award in the Digital Imaging/ Photography and Mobile Devices & Accessories categories. In the Computer Hardware & Components category, the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptop dusted the field. Other Samsung products and components that got wins included the ISOCELL HP1 (the first 200MP image sensor for smartphones), the Galaxy Z Fold3, the Galaxy Watch4 series, and the Galaxy Buds2, and the Samsung SmartTag+.

The very impressive haul of awards in the CES 2022 underscores the Korean company’s continued pursuit of innovation and excellence, sometimes miles ahead of its competitors. The impressive debut of the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy ZFlip3 with foldable displays are just a few of the innovations in the Samsung brand.

The awards span a wide array of product classes including home appliances, smartphones, PCs, and other electronic devices and components.

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has been delayed numerous times. The phone was expected to go official in the summer but after delaying the launch several times, there were rumors about the phone getting canceled. However, recent reports have indicated that the phone is still getting launched but has been delayed till January 2022.

Now, we are getting to know the potential launch dates for the upcoming Fan Edition smartphone. As per the latest report, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could launch during CES 2022 which will happen in January 2022.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 is scheduled from 5th January to 8th January and will take place in Las Vegas. If the reports are to be believed, then the Galaxy S21 FE could go official in the initial days of CES. This contradicts previous rumors suggesting 11th January as the launch date.

Samsung doesn’t usually announce its smartphones at CES. Even when the company announced its Galaxy S21 lineup in January last year, the South Korean giant hosted its own Galaxy Unpacked event a few days after CES. However, the company showcases some of its gadgets and appliances at the Consumer Electronics Show.

With the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launching at CES, there’s a possibility that the South Korean giant could move the launch of its next-generation S-series flagship, the Galaxy S22 lineup, to its usual timeframe of Galaxy Unpacked event in February.

As for the specifications, the Galaxy S21 FE  is expected to feature a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display holds a punch-hole design to house the 32-megapixel selfie camera. It is also expected to pack a triple camera setup and come powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.

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