Sony PlayStation VR2 for the PS5 is finally official
Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan stepped on stage at CES 2022 to unveil the PSVR2 for PS5. Sony also released a blog post that offers additional details about the PlayStation VR2 device and the VR2 Sense controller.
Unsurprisingly, Sony is going for a more immersive VR experience for the PSVR2. That’s very much in line with what Sony did with the PS5 two years ago. Specifically, the PS5’s DualSense delivers better haptics than the previous PlayStation controllers.
Sony wants to further improve the VR experience with new sensory features, and that’s probably where the VR2 Sense controllers will come in.
The company teases that players will feel “a heightened range of sensations unlike any other” once they put on the headset and the new PSVR2 Sense controllers.
The new VR headset will connect directly to the PS5 via a single USB-C cable. That’s the only setup process the PSVR2 needs. The PSVR2 Sense controllers come with built-in batteries that you’ll recharge over USB-C.
From BGR
Full specs of the OnePlus 10 Pro have been revealed
The OnePlus 10 Pro has a 120Hz AMOLED display, it’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 1 chip, and it has a triple, Hasselblad-branded camera on the back. The rear camera setup comes with a 50/48/8-megapixel resolution and dual optical image stabilization; on the front we have a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Other details of note include a 5,000mAh battery with 80W super-fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging, as well as reverse wireless charging. The phone has dual stereo speakers and support for both VoLTE and VoWiFi.
From Mashable
Eye watering Galaxy S22 series prices outed by new leak
Yet another leak is here to ruin Samsung’s grand Galaxy S22 series putative February reveal. Prolific leaker @SnoopyTech has got word about how much the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra would cost. It is, however, to be taken with a grain of salt, for reasons mentioned later in the post. We also have to bear in mind that these prices are tentative and could vary according to region, carrier, and local taxes, among other things.
The vanilla Galaxy S22 will cost €912 and €963 for the 128GB and 256GB storage variants, respectively. Similarly, the Galaxy S22+ could set you back by €1,190 and €1,170 for the 128GB and 256GB models. That figure seems somewhat odd, and could likely be an error. Both smartphones will offer 8GB of RAM.
Things get interesting with the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s alleged prices. It seems that the entry-level variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage costs €1,450. Upgrading the storage to 512GB (with the same amount of RAM) will set you back by €1,544. As mentioned earlier, this information is at odds with yesterday’s leak, which said that the Galaxy S22 Ultra would be available with 8GB, 12GB, and 16GB of RAM.
From Sammobile
Vivo’s new mid-range phones in India feature color-changing backs and MediaTek Dimensity 1200
The Vivo V23 Pro is the more powerful of the duo. It flaunts a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel. Meanwhile, the vanilla model has a slightly smaller 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel. Regardless of the size, both panels lack support for a high refresh rate, a rather surprising omission for any mid-range phone launching in 2022. The Vivo V23 series features Fluroite AG Glass Design incorporating matte texture, diffused surface coating, and a color-changing glass. Vivo says the glass allows the back panel to transform into different colors when exposed to sunlight or strong artificial UV light.
From XDA
Here’s how you can pre-book the Galaxy S21 FE in India
Samsung India is now letting consumers reserve their copy of the Galaxy S21 FE for Rs 999. Those who pre-order the smartphone will get a pair of Samsung SmartTags worth Rs 2,699 for free. Additionally, if anyone wants to cancel their pre-order for whatever reason, they can do so without any cancellation charges.
Other information such as the Galaxy S21 FE launch date in India and when the device will be available for purchase isn’t mentioned, but it shouldn’t be too long before Samsung tells us. Based on the global prices, we can expect the Galaxy S21 FE to cost around Rs 50,000 in India.
From Sammobile
Intel announces 12th-gen H processors for laptops with hybrid design
Back in October, Intel detailed its new desktop-bound 12th-gen Alder Lake chips and now it’s bringing its H chips to laptops.
The new processors are based on a hybrid design with up to 6 performance cores and up to 8 efficiency cores. This is the first time Intel is using this design on laptops and it promises huge gains in performance while maintaining excellent battery life.
The new chips are based on Intel’s improved 10nm process and are rated at 45W (though will likely push way past that under load). The processors support DDR5-4800 and low-power LPDDR5-5200 RAM, which should add to the performance boost.
From Gsmarena
DIZO Watch R and Buds Z Pro announced
Realme TechLife brand DIZO announced its latest smart accessories today with the brand new Watch R and Buds Z Pro. Watch R comes with a circular 1.3-inch AMOLED screen with 360x360px resolution and 550 nits brightness. You get always-on-display functionality, over 150 watch faces and activity tracking for 110 sports modes. The watch features a metal frame and is 5ATM waterproof. You also get 24-hour heart rate tracking, SpO2 monitor and sleep tracking, 12-day battery life with typical use and 60-day standby time.
DIZO Buds Z Pro offer active noise cancelation through a 3-microphone system, up to 25-hours of combined battery endurance and come in black and blue colors. They blast sounds through 10mm dynamic drivers and use DIZO’s Bass Boost+ algorithm for richer sounds.
The top parts of the stems are touch-sensitive and control music playback as well as toggling between the ANC and ambient modes. The earbuds’ case chargers via USB-C and there’s a fast charge option that nets you two hours of endurance from a quick ten-minute top-up. The buds are IPX4 splash-proof.
From Gsmarena
2023 BMW iX M60 is electric, spacious, and surprisingly quick
Power comes from two electric motors (one per axle) that draw electricity from a 106-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery to zap the four wheels with 532 horsepower and 749 pound-feet of torque. Engineers achieved these figures by fitting a rear motor that’s bigger than the iX’s. And, those numbers only tell part of the story: Horsepower increases to 610 when the Sport Boost mode is engaged, and torque swells to 811 when the driver turns on the launch control function. BMW pegs the M60’s zero-to-60-mph time at 3.6 seconds, which is quicker than the first-generation M2, and its top speed at 155 mph when it’s fitted with summer tires.
From Digital Trends
Supersleek Chrysler Airflow concept officially unveiled at CES 2022
What’s old is new again at Chrysler. The automaker reached deep into the past with its latest design study. The new Airflow concept, which debuted on Wednesday at CES 2022, wears a legendary name that dates back to the 1930s, but there is nothing outdated or old-fashioned about this sleek EV.
If it makes it into production, something the automaker has not confirmed, this battery-powered design study could be Chrysler’s inaugural all-electric vehicle. The Stellantis division is expected to field its first BEV by the year 2025, though it’s unclear if it will be the Airflow or something else entirely. According to a statement provided to Roadshow by the automaker, “At this time, we are not sharing information or details on the Chrysler battery-electric vehicle (BEV) planned for 2025.”
From Cnet
Revolutionary sight-restoring bionic eye will soon be tested in humans
The bionic eye is made up of two primary components—the stimulator and the communication module. When implanted, the stimulator attaches to the eye. The communication module is inserted behind the ear. Together, the two components produced promising results when tested on a sheep model. During the sheep study, researchers paid careful attention to how the body responded to the implant.
With that information, the team was able to refine the surgical procedure needed to install the device. Now, the researchers say they are confident the bionic eye is ready to test in human patients suffering from vision impairments.
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