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Samsung is rumoured to be using the Galaxy Watch7 series to showcase its first 3 nm chipset. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch7 Pro and Galaxy Watch7 Ultra alleged to showcase new Exynos W1000 with 3 nm process

Samsung is still roughly two months away from presenting its next-generation smartwatches. In the meantime, a typically reliable source claims that Samsung will use the Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch7 Pro and Galaxy Watch7 Ultra to d...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2024 13:36

The Decathlon Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S is an all-mountain e-bike. (Image source: Decathlon)

Decathlon launches new Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S electric all-mountain bike

The Decathlon Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S is now on sale in Europe. The model follows the launch of the more expensive E-FEEL 900 S Team Edition, with a different drivetrain and suspension. Other features include a 630Wh battery and a ...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 13:13

Redmi Note 13R is the newest member of the Note 13 series (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 13R launches as cheap Android phone with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 13R in China with a starting price tag of CNY 1,399 (around $193). Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Other than that,...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 13:09

The Rogbid Smart Ring 3 is said to have health-tracking features. (Image source: Rogbid)

Rogbid Smart Ring 3 appears as new cheaper health-tracking wearable

The Rogbid Smart Ring 3 has appeared in a listing on the company’s global website. The wearable is said to be able to track health metrics such as body temperature and provide fitness tracking and remote phone controls. However, t...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 12:32

GTA VI reportedly has multiple protagonists like GTA V. (Source: Rockstar)

GTA VI release timing officially confirmed by Take-Two financial report

Rockstar Games is planning to release GTA VI before 2025 comes to a close according to the latest earnings report from Take-Two Interactive Software, the parent company of Rockstar. This negates a past rumor which alleged that the...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 May 2024 12:28

Dell's new design on the XPS 13 is a mistake and it's less fun to use in everyday life

Dell has presented the new XPS 13 9340, a super compact laptop—in everyday use, however, the new design requires a few compromises to be made. The manufacturer has brought on some unnecessary issues in the shape of its capacitive ...

Andreas Osthoff, 17 May 2024 11:45

Eclipse Theia 1.49 released with development container support

Version 1.49 of the Eclipse Theia development platform has been released, with 53 pull requests incorporated into the update. New features include support for dev containers, a Docker image for the Theia IDE and the so-called Dirt...

Alexander Pensler, 17 May 2024 11:00

Xiaomi 15 Ultra to arrive with the largest camera sensor on a smartphone yet

According to new leaks, Xiaomi is set to further improve the main camera on its next-gen flagship smartphone model. Supposedly, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be equipped with a sensor even bigger than the type 1-inch one on the 14 Ultr...

Ricci Rox, 17 May 2024 10:57

BMAX I11 Power: New slim tablet is now available

BMAX I11 Power: New Android 14 tablet with slim aluminum body, LTE connectivity and Helio G99 is particularly cheap

The BMAX I11 Power is a new tablet with an up-to-date operating system and a cellular connection. The features are quite decent and the price is relatively low. Fast charging is supported.

Silvio Werner, 17 May 2024 10:55

soundcore P30i: ANC headphones with a smartphone stand.

Anker soundcore P30i: ANC headphones with clever additional function

The soundcore P30i are new and affordable wireless headphones that feature active suppression of ambient noise. The charging case of the headphones can also be used as a stand for a smartphone.

Silvio Werner, 17 May 2024 09:48

The Apple M4 runs significantly faster with stronger cooling. (Image: Next_Floating_Brothers, Bilibili)

iPad Pro with liquid nitrogen cooling achieves benchmark record thanks to Apple M4

The Apple M4 is currently only available in the iPad Pro, a 5.1 mm thin tablet without active cooling. A test with liquid nitrogen reveals how much performance Apple is potentially losing by not installing a fan.

Hannes Brecher, 17 May 2024 09:36

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Studio launches in China with a starting price of ~$180 (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Studio launches as affordable Android tablet for entertainment and productivity needs

Lenovo has launched the 2024 Xiaoxin Pad Studio with a focus on meeting entertainment and productivity needs. The Android tablet packs MediaTek Helio G99, paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It has Dolby Atmos, a ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 08:05

Two leakers recently commented on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cameras and the Tensor F5 in the Pixel 10. (Image: Quadro_News)

Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro: Leakers comment on cameras and the Pixel 10

Google I/O is over, but Made By Google is still yet to come. Four Pixel 9 phones, including the Pixel Fold 2, are expected at the latter launch event later this year. Based on the Tensor G4, a substantial redesign is probable, but...

Alexander Fagot, 17 May 2024 06:47

The thinnest Apple product of all time - this is how Apple is currently advertising its new iPad Pro 2024 tablets, which undergo comparisons with their predecessors in the first bend tests. (Image: AppleTrack)

Ouch: Apple's new iPad Pro 2024 compared with predecessors in two durability & bend test videos

The thinnest Apple product of all time - according to the manufacturer - inevitably raises questions about its durability in everyday life given the Bendgate drama with the iPhone 6, which happened exactly 10 years ago. The first ...

Alexander Fagot, 17 May 2024 06:21

The Samsung Galaxy M35 does not adopt the design of the Galaxy A35. (Image: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G mid-range smartphone leaks with fresh design and 6,000 mAh battery

Three major leaks have revealed the design and key specs of the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G, a brand new mid-range smartphone that boasts a 6,000 mAh battery, a 5 nm ARM chip and a modern design with a flat frame.

Hannes Brecher, 17 May 2024 03:56

The Google Pixel 8a only has two rear cameras. (Image: Google)

Google Pixel 8a falls far behind Pixel 8 in DxOMark camera analysis, but is ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S24

The Google Pixel 8a offers numerous AI camera features, but the camera hardware remains unchanged from the Pixel 7a. As an analysis by DxOMark shows, the software optimizations are not enough to keep up with the more expensive Pix...

Hannes Brecher, 17 May 2024 03:56

Palworld ranking by current players (Source: Steam Charts)

Palworld's freefall continues

Although it went all the way above 2,100,000 simultaneous players, Palworld is now struggling in the second half of the top 100 most played Steam games. While Counter-Strike 2 easily peaks above the 1,000,000 threshold on a daily ...

Codrut Nistor, 17 May 2024 01:10

NFL games coming to Netflix (Source: Netflix Tudum)

Netflix inks three-year contract with the NFL

Thanks to the industry-first deal that brings together Netflix and NFL, the Christmas Day games of the professional sports league with the highest per-game attendance in the world will be aired by the subscription video on-demand ...

Codrut Nistor, 16 May 2024 23:13

The new iPad Pro lineup features tandem OLED screens and the new M4 SoC. (Source: Dave2D on YouTube)

OLED iPad Pro gathers praise in early review, battery life surprisingly impressive despite powerful M4 SoC and thinner design

Apple recently revamped its iPad Pro lineup with the new M4 SoC and tandem OLED displays. An early review from YouTuber Dave2D suggests positive impressions, with notable improvements in performance and display quality while retai...

Sambit Saha, 16 May 2024 21:34

The Fujifilm X-T50 might be based on the X-T5, but it's shockingly similar to the X100VI in many ways. (Image source: Fujifilm - edited)

Fujifilm X-T50 launches as compact APS-C camera with gobs of attitude and painful price jump

The much-leaked Fujifilm X-T50 has finally been launched, and it is pretty much exactly what we expected. A cut-back Fujifilm X-T5 with a dollop of the X100VI's retro charm and a brand-new film simulation mode for JPEG-first shoot...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 May 2024 21:21

Acemagic M2A mini PC launches with a promo starting price of $909 (Image source: Acemagic)

Acemagic M2A gaming mini PC maxes out with Intel Core i9 and Nvidia RTX 3080

Announced earlier this month, Acemagic has officially launched the M2A mini PC. As the brand has previously teased, it’s indeed a “AAA” gaming system, with up to Intel Core i9 12900H and Nvidia RTX 3080. The starting price is $1,3...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 May 2024 19:44

The iPad Air 5 with Apple's M1 SoC is on sale at Amazon for 33% off, a price cut of $200. (Image via Apple on Amazon)

Deal | M1-powered iPad Air 5 discounted to lowest price ever on Amazon

Apple's iPad Air 5, which is powered by the M1 chip, is on sale at Amazon for 33% off. This drops the price of the highly-rated tablet to $399, which is a $200 price cut and the lowest price at which Amazon has sold it.

Sam Medley, 16 May 2024 18:43

CMF by Nothing Phone 1 could have similar specs to Nothing Phone 2a (Image source: u/Invalid-01 on Reddit)

CMF by Nothing Phone 1 leak suggests it will be a cheaper version of Nothing Phone 2a

CMF by Nothing has a good number of accessories under its portfolio. Now, it seems that the sub-brand is getting ready to launch its first-ever phone. At least, that's what the recent rounds of rumors are hinting at. As for the la...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 May 2024 18:39

Garmin promises to have resolved a battery drain bug with Beta Version 17.20 for the Fenix 7 series and its peers like the Epix 2. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update for Enduro 2, Epix 2, Marq 2, Quatix 7 and Fenix 7 flagship smartwatches with long-awaited battery drain bug fix

Garmin has released a new beta update for the Fenix 7 series, which is also available for Enduro 2, Epix 2, Marq 2 and Quatix 7 smartwatches. Distributed as Beta Version 17.20, the update is slated to resolve a long-standing bug t...

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2024 18:10

There appears to be a sizeable price gap between the AMD and Qualcomm versions of the Vivobook S 15 OLED. (Image source: ASUS)

Leaks reveal pricing and specs for ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and unreleased Snapdragon X Plus chipsets

ASUS is preparing to unleash its first Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered laptop later this week. In the meantime, several leaks have revealed pricing and specs for multiple models, including one powered by an unreleased Qualcomm Snapd...

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2024 18:08

Surfaces serve as carriers, especially in the healthcare sector.

Antibacterial touchscreen is as effective as soap

The need for antimicrobial surfaces has increased in recent years. This is especially true for publicly accessible touch displays, and not just in hospitals. But how can the property be retained for a long time and still be used a...

Mario Petzold, 16 May 2024 18:05

The biggest name in emulation is now available on the App Store

Retroarch, a massive multi-system emulator, is now available in Apple's App Store for iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. Retroarch has 78 cores that can emulate a plethora of video game consoles and handhelds, ranging from popular opt...

Sam Medley, 16 May 2024 17:53

Volkswagen Golf eHybrid and GTE debut with more power, stellar (PHEV) range

The Volkswagen Golf series has been augmented with two new variants, both of which are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Both new cars are equipped with second-gen powertrains rated for the equivalent of up to 272 horsepow...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2024 17:32

Large e-trucks require large (and inexpensive) batteries. (Image: MAN)

E-car batteries face a price drop of up to 75 percent

According to a comprehensive study, the costs of battery systems and fuel cells are likely to fall noticeably as early as 2030. The necessary framework conditions for this development are already in place to some extent.

Mario Petzold, 16 May 2024 17:27

Epic Games has started its Mega Sale 2024 by giving away a game that still carries a $39.99 MSRP. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games weekly game giveaway arrives with $39.99 value

Epic Games has kicked off its Mega Sale 2024 with another game giveaway. Typically available for $39.99, Dragon Age: Inquisition - Game of the Year Edition can be picked up for free between today and May 23.

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2024 17:01

OPPO Reno: 2024 premium mid-range Android smartphones tipped to launch with Samsung Galaxy S24-esque camera humps

OPPO is now slated to ditch the potentially polarizing camera hump of its Reno11-series sub-flagship Android smartphones as the line's next generation takes shape. The OEM is now believed to go with a much more traditional design ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2024 16:44

Caviar gives the Apple iPad Pro a back made of PVD-coated titanium. (Image: Caviar)

iPad Pro gets limited Deadpool Edition with titanium case, gold coating and Apple M4

The brand new Apple iPad Pro is now also available as a Deadpool Limited Edition, featuring an extremely robust titanium case with scratch-resistant PVD coating and an eye-catching design featuring two decorative pistols and a 24-...

Hannes Brecher, 16 May 2024 16:40

The Decathlon Van Rysel E-GRVL AF MD e-bike is now on sale in Europe. (Image source: Decathlon)

Decathlon Van Rysel E-GRVL AF MD launches as new versatile e-bike

Decathlon has launched a new e-gravel bike in Europe, the Van Rysel E-GRVL AF MD. The model was unveiled earlier this year, with a powerful mid-mounted Brose Drive T Mag motor and a 500Wh battery for a longer assistance range. Oth...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2024 16:27

The Evnia 49M2C8900L is significantly cheaper than the Evnia 49M2C8900. (Image source: Philips)

Philips releases new huge QD-OLED gaming monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits brightness and 90 W USB-C Power Delivery

Philips has now released the Evnia 49M2C8900L, a new QD-OLED gaming monitor that serves as a cheaper alternative to the Evnia 49M2C8900. The Philips Evnia 49M2C8900L combines a quad 7.5 W speaker set-up with USB-C Power Delivery a...

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2024 16:23

A total of 13 games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass in May, with 14 other games being removed. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: 6 games leaving the gaming subscription by the end of May

While Microsoft subscribers will be delighted with nine new games in May, six games will also be removed from the gaming subscription by the end of the month. Until then, gamers still have the opportunity to buy them 20 percent ch...

Marius Müller, 16 May 2024 15:51

Assassin's Creed Shadows will be released on November 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X / S and PC. (Source: Xbox)

Ubisoft unveils Assassin's Creed Shadows with mixed reactions

Yesterday, Ubisoft released the world premiere trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows and announced the release date. However, the mood in the community is rather mixed, which has various reasons.

Marius Müller, 16 May 2024 15:51

Amazfit unleashes smart ring on US market with bundle deals on flagship smartwatches

Amazfit has celebrated the release of its first-gen Helio smart ring to the US market with discounts on the new wearable - so long as you buy a high-end smartwatch from the same brand at the same time. They now include the flagshi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2024 15:17

No physical keyboard (Image Source: Aliexpress)

SZBOX launches 16-inch dual-screen laptops with Intel Alder Lake-H / P CPUs starting at just $710

Last year, SZBOX was introducing affordable 13-inch dual screen laptops powered by N100 processors, and now, the lineup is expanded with 16-inch models sporting more powerful i5-12450H and i7-1260P CPUs complemented by up to 64 GB...

Bogdan Solca, 16 May 2024 15:01

The Odin2 Mini is actively cooled and runs Android 13. (Image source: AYN Technologies)

AYN Odin2 Mini: Launch pricing and specs officially confirmed for mini Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 gaming handheld

AYN Technologies has now shared launch pricing for the Odin2 Mini. Launching this summer for under $350, the Odin2 Mini will feature the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset as the Odin2 but with a 5-inch Mini LED display.

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2024 14:40

Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 are getting One UI 6.1 update, but without the AI features (Image source: Samsung [Edited])

Last-gen Samsung mid-range smartphones get One UI 6.1 update, but without the Galaxy AI features

One of the main highlights of Samsung One UI 6.1, introduced with the Galaxy S24 series, is the Galaxy AI features. The company later rolled out the update to last-gen flagships, and now it’s dropping on mid-range devices. But unl...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 May 2024 14:29

Some Philips Hue smart lights have gained Opal and Glisten effects. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue releases new effects for more smart lights

A recent firmware update appears to have added newer smart lighting effects to more Philips Hue smart lights. The Opal and Glisten features launched with the latest version of the Philips Hue Festavia string lights. Now, some user...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2024 14:03

The Apple HomePod and HomePod mini (above) are receiving new software. (Image source: Apple)

Apple rolls out new update for HomePod and HomePod mini

Apple is rolling out software version 17.5 for the HomePod and the HomePod mini. The release notes provide few details about what is new, though users have already begun to report possible changes. While many units will receive th...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2024 13:14

TCL's QM7 is a new Mini LED TV, now on sale in the US. (Image source: TCL)

TCL announces new QM7 premium Mini LED TV with gaming features

The TCL QM7 is a new 4K QD-Mini LED TV, now on sale in the US. The premium model sits between the Q6 and QM8 devices, and is said to be 20% brighter than its predecessor. Other features include built-in Onkyo speakers, support for...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2024 12:35

The HMD T21 supports a stylus, but this is not included. (Image: HMD Global)

HMD T21 mid-range tablet launches with 15 hours of battery life, 5:3 display and stylus

With the T21, HMD Global presents a mid-range tablet that is particularly versatile thanks to its 10.36-inch display in 5:3 format, stylus, and a battery life of "up to 3 days". However, the device's hardware is not entirely new.

Hannes Brecher, 16 May 2024 08:21

Rivian's in-car infotainment system is about to get a whole lot more powerful. (Image source: Rivian)

Rivian R1T, R1S software update to add YouTube, Google Cast support to infotainment screen

Rivian's latest software update for its R1T and R1S electric vehicles adds both a YouTube app and support for Google Cast, opening up a world of possibilities for owners and passengers looking to enjoy everything from music to vid...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 May 2024 08:10

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