Latest Tech News

Razer touts its latest accessory as having reached the "God Tier" of mobile gaming controllers, conferring a "pro-grade console" experience on a wide range of devices with USB-C, such as the iPhone 15 as well as Android smartphones or tablets. The Kishi Ultra also upgrades to Razer Chroma RGB and Sensa HD Haptics.

Zotac has updated its ZBOX MAGNUS ONE PC line with the MAGNUS ONE ERP74070S. According to the company, the MAGNUS ONE ERP74070S will ship with a Zotac GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB GDDR6X GPU and an Intel Core i7-14700 processor, among other components.

Volvo subsidiary Polestar might have only a fraction of Tesla's market share, but they don't lag behind in terms of design. While not a concept coming directly from the tech company, the Polestar 8 imagined by Turin-based designer Salvatore Ville follows the brand's visual approach and might as well be close to the unconfirmed electric SUV.

Sony's BRAVIA 7 is a new Mini LED TV, unveiled alongside the flagship BRAVIA 9 in the brand's 2024 range. The BRAVIA 7 is a cheaper model, supporting Dolby Vision and the new Prime Video Calibrated mode. The 4K 120Hz TV also has gaming features and multiple HDMI 2.1 ports.

Nothing has just made not one but two sets of new wireless audio accessories official. Both sets support the same upgraded kind of active noise cancellation (ANC), although one is the more premium option with features such as LHDC 5 support and improved IP ratings. The Ear and Ear (a) are also the OEM's inaugural AI-enabled earbuds, albeit with caveats.

Zotac has revealed the MAGNUS EN474070, a new member of the ZBOX E series. Based around a 2.65-litre case, the MAGNUS EN474070 comes in two colours with an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, among other features.

TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch users have recently been asked to apply for a new Wear OS 4 beta program. If chosen, customers can test the latest software and provide feedback to Mobvoi before a public release. Wear OS 4 is expected to bring a range of improvements to the wearable.

DJI today announced the launch of its first two power stations. The Power 500 and Power 1000 models can be used for mobile power supply and feature a special port for fast charging of drones, among other things.

Rode has just announced a trio of products targeted at mobile content creators and film-makers. While the Interview PRO is a $249 wireless handheld mic and field recorder with 32-bit float audio, the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount are MagSafe-compatible modular mounts for mobile filmmaking, retailing for $120 and $90 respectively.

Delta, the multi-system console emulator developer by Riley Testut, is now available on the official iOS App Store. The emulator was previously available only through Testut's AltStore service, which would use some iOS trickery to sideload apps onto an iPhone or iPad. Delta is not available in the European App Store; European iPhone users will have to use the AltStore PAL third-party app store.

Xiaomi is now accepting pre-orders for the 2025 Redmi Smart TV A65 in China. The company suggests the model is suitable for gaming with a boosted 120Hz refresh rate. Other features include a pair of built-in speakers, HyperOS smart home integration and screencasting via Apple AirPlay.

The Epic Games Store weekly game giveaway has been refreshed after providing Ghostrunner for free. Now, the storefront has discounted The Big Con, a popular 90s-themed indie title, as well as providing an otherwise expensive pack for Town of Salem 2.

Sony has revealed the BRAVIA 8 as part of its 2024 TV lineup. The OLED model is already available to pre-order in some countries, and pricing has been announced for North America and Europe. According to Sony, the TV is brighter than its 2023 equivalent and has features including Prime Video Calibrated Mode.

iPhones are projected to come in three different sizes soon, as opposed to two as they do now. These changes are slated to come into effect in 2025 with the launch of the iPhone 17, 17 Plus and 17 Pro Max, all of which are believed to have different display panels. The new variation might result in other, potentially less novel, effects for the iPhone customer of the future.

The display green line issue is back to haunt Samsung Galaxy phones again. This time, users are reporting that the problem is appearing after or during the April One UI update. While it's hard to say what's causing the issue, it could be due to a defect on the OLED panel that's getting worse for the phone heating up during the update.

It is the perfect demonstration of extremely lightweight solar modules with gigantic energy density: a multicopter is fitted with only solar cells, which then supply enough power for the small aircraft to take off as usual.

The 2024 Model 3 Performance is coming with tailored Track Mode V3 and 'all-new calibration for the powertrain and adaptive suspension to give you more authority behind the wheel,' says Tesla.

Insta360's latest action camera is now here, having been leaked extensively earlier this month. Promising first-class image quality and stabilisation, the Insta360 X4 can record footage in 8K and 30 FPS while delivering over 2 hours of battery life on a single charge.

The Sony BRAVIA 9 has been unveiled as the brand’s latest flagship TV. The company says this is its brightest 4K model, 50% brighter than its predecessor. It has two glare-reducing features, support for Dolby Vision, and tools designed exclusively for the PlayStation 5.

ASUS has finally shared a release window for the ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM, three months after announcing the gaming monitor. Sharing its 240 Hz OLED panel with the LG UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM will not be available until summer 2024 at the earliest.

The Sony BRAVIA 3 has been revealed exclusively for the North American market. This is the cheapest model in the company's 2024 range, with a regular LED backlight. Features include support for HDR10, various Google tools like Chromecast and Assistant, and built-in speakers compatible with Dolby Atmos.

A well-known leaker has provided new details about the Xiaomi 15 series, which is rumoured to debut towards the end of 2024. Not only are new periscope cameras rumoured to be offered on Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra successors, but all Xiaomi 15 series handsets could contain high-density silicone batteries.

Now that Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast have parted ways, the question naturally arises as to what successors are in the pipeline. In an interview with PC Gamer, Eugene Evans from Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast reveals what is planned in terms of new D&D games.

At yesterday's Indie World Showcase, Nintendo unveiled 17 new indie games for the Switch that will be released later this year. Two of them were unexpectedly released as Shadow Drops. Two other games can already be played as demos.

The SZDiiER R35 Plus is another retro gaming handheld that resembles recent Anbernic RG35XX releases. Available for under $40, the SZDiiER R35 Plus features a 3.5-inch IPS display, a 3,000 mAh battery and twin joysticks, among other features.

Evercade has offered up hardware refreshes of its popular EXP and VS game consoles. Now called the EXP-R and VS-R, the refreshes have been designed to make the EXP and VS more affordable while maintaining their core feature sets. The Evercade EXP-R and VS-R will be joined by Tomb Raider Collection 1, the company's first 'Giga Cart' that contains Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider III all on one cartridge.

Sony has shared information about a new Xperia event, shortly after unveiling new Bravia smart TVs and ULT WEAR headphones. While Xperia 1 VI rumours are now in full swing, Sony has dubbed its next Xperia a 'special event' during which Xperia developers will introduce 'the latest features in real life'.

Early details of the ThinkPad series' return to Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets have surfaced online. Seemingly arriving as the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, the laptop is expected to be one of the first to showcase Qualcomm's long-awaited Apple M3 rival.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7030 chipset, the Android 13-loaded Motorola Edge (2023) is an IP68-rated handset with 5G connectivity, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of internal storage. The Eclipse Black version of this smartphone made for the US market is now available on Amazon for $349.99, less than three months after topping out at $788.88.

According to rumors, Anker is going to release a new PowerCore 20K 87W Power Bank with a built-in USB-C cable. A Reddit user has shared details about the upcoming product, which is said to have been found on Amazon. The power bank would allow you to charge three devices simultaneously and has a maximum output of 65W.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 gaming notebook comes equipped with a Ryzen 7 7745HX, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and an RTX 4070 with a TGP of 140 W. Its 16-inch IPS screen has a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, while the port selection is also decent, apart from the lack of USB 4.

Select Surface Pro 9 i7 models are now on sale up to 32% off MSRP on Amazon. The 13" tablet PC is powered by a 10-core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB of SSD. The optional Surface Pro Signature keyboard with Surface Slim Pen turns the tablet PC into an ultra-light laptop.

Three Huawei Pura 70 series SKUs have been announced with a new Kirin 9010 SoC. It is essentially an underclocked Kirin 9000s with virtually no visible tweaks. Somehow, it still outperforms its predecessor by a decent margin.

A new rumour from Weibo says Samsung plans to increase the Galaxy S24 FE’s screen size. It will supposedly launch with a 6.7-inch screen instead of 6.4-inch, making it the largest Galaxy FE-branded smartphone.

The new PocketBook Era Color e-reader has just been launched. In addition to a 7-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color screen, it also features audiobook support and a text-to-speech function.

Can robots bleed? Yes, one could be forgiven for thinking so when watching Boston Dynamics' new farewell video of HD Atlas. Viewers could also be forgiven for also feeling pain upon seeing the many trips, stumbles and falls.

The desirable Alienware x16 R1 relies on a high-end CPU-GPU pairing and has now dropped below the $2,000 mark as Dell offers massive savings of more than 40% on the RTX 4080 gaming laptop.

The Hisense 27G7K-PRO just launched in China with a 4K 160 Hz IPS panel. Its Mini LED backlight has 1,152 dimming zones and can pump out 1,000 nits of brightness in HDR mode.

A popular leaker has now outlined the supposed features of OnePlus's next-gen flagship phone, the OnePlus 13. Notable takeaways include a thorough redesign, but hardware looks to be mostly unchanged from the OnePlus 12 otherwise.

BMW aficionados are in for a treat as a new report suggests that the company is offering massive discounts on its 2024 EVs including the flagship BMW i7. The discounts seemingly go up to $7,500 and can be availed whether customers finance directly from the company or not.

Xiaomi is now selling its Robot Vacuum X20+ in various European countries, offering a launch discount to some customers. The model appeared on the brand’s global site earlier this year as a more powerful version of the older X20. Other features include high-speed mopping and an auto-emptying docking station.

Asus ROG Flow Z13 with Intel Core i9-13900H, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB SSD has dropped to its record-low price on Best Buy. It is currently available for $1,549.99, making it a better purchase than the Minisforum V3 for gamers who want a more capable Windows gaming tablet.

Available since yesterday, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 comes with optimizations for the most wishlisted game on Steam, namely Manor Lords, as well as zero-day optimizations targeting No Rest for the Wicked. These two titles are not yet released, but if everything goes well, they will be live by the end of the month.

The upcoming OnePlus Watch 2 EU Exclusive Style has been teased. The company has announced that the smartwatch will be unveiled at an event later this month and will launch in Q2. Plus, OnePlus has revealed various offers for customers who pre-order the new wearable.

Qualcomm has only showcased Snapdragon X Elite reference devices to date. However, a reliable leaker has now provided an early look at the Yoga Slim 7 Snapdragon Edition, which shares its design with the x86 version of the same laptop, but with one unusual omission.

Garmin has expanded a recent mapping feature for many of its flagship smartwatches. Previously limited to the US, the paid feature can now be used across Europe, as well as 'all 50 U.S. states and Canada'.

HP has released a new Series 7 Pro monitor with modern connectivity options. Sold as the HP 732pk or HP Series 7 Pro 31.5 inch 4K Thunderbolt 4 Monitor, the new monitor not only contains a Thunderbolt 4 port but also an IPS Black panel that delivers a 2,000:1 contrast ratio and 400 nits peak brightness.

It's about lithium-ion batteries in smartphones and notebooks. A simple change to the charging protocol doubles the possible charging cycles. However, the path to this realization proved difficult.

Nixxes and Sucker Punch Studios have revealed Ghost of Tsushima's PC system requirements. It supports DLSS, FSR, and XeSS and will launch with a new overlay that shows off your PlayStation trophies, friends and profile.

According to a new leak, the upcoming vanilla Galaxy S25 looks set to be pegged at 8 GB of RAM, just like the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 before it also were.