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The James Webb Space Telescope has identified "Little Red Dots" (LRDs) compact proto-galaxies harboring disproportionately massive black holes in the early universe. Despite their density, these objects maintain calm, dust-rich environments that may have served as the cosmos' earliest laboratories for complex organic chemistry.

Nvidia is stepping on Tesla's toes by notching the biggest EV and ride-share names as customers for its autonomous driving system. It will also be making AI chips for orbital data centers of the type that SpaceX has teased.

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy M17e smartphone in the Indian market. The budget-range smartphone comes with an LCD display, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery with 25 W wired charging. Plus, it is said to receive 6 years of major OS and security updates.

A new leak has shared key specificaitons for the Opp Find X9 Ultra that is expected to arrive in April. The phone is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and be backed by a massive 7,050 mAh battery.

Marshall just introduced the Bromley 450, a portable Bluetooth party speaker with 360° sound, stage lighting, and a swappable battery rated for 40+ hours. The speaker is launching at €649 and sits below the larger Bromley 750.

The AI BOX-A395 SFF workstation from ASRock comes with a stylish aluminum case and handle for portability. Together with the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU integrating a Radeon 8060S GPU and up to 128 GB LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, ASRock offers an internal PSU, dual BIOS for increased security and an extensive port selection including 2x USB4, 5x video outs, 2.5 Gbps + 10 Gbps NICs and Wi-Fi 7.

Some players can’t contain their excitement before the Crimson Desert review embargo expires. A Korean YouTuber commented on the performance improvements Pearl Abyss has made since earlier builds. Exploration and combat are often punishing, but quality-of-life features can be surprisingly helpful (spoilers follow).

The Oppo Magnetic Turbo 2 is a new wireless charger capable of delivering up to 50 W to devices like the Find N6. Also compatible with other Android smartphones and iPhones, the Magnetic Turbo 2 comes with a desktop stand and offers built-in cooling too.

Samsung has added a 34-work SFMOMA collection to its Art Store, giving The Frame and related Art TVs a more credible museum-backed gallery pitch.

The refreshed Xiaomi Book Pro 14 finally has a launch date. This new Panther Lake laptop will launch in China on March 19, 2026. The company has also showcased a brand-new colorway and confirmed additional specs.

The Oppo Watch X3 is a new high-end smartwatch packing a bright LTPO OLED display and extended battery life. Available in three colours, the Watch X3 is compatible with Android and iOS devices too.

Microsoft has announced the next batch of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play this month. The lineup includes Resident Evil 7, The Long Dark, and more.

Oppo has now released its latest premium foldable smartphone. Available initially in its home market, Oppo has also confirmed the state of global availability. The Oppo Find N6 comes with optional satellite connectivity in its home market, too.

Citizen’s NH7530 automatic watch is down to $286 on Amazon, currently matching its lowest tracked price. Sporting a 42 mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 100 m water resistance, it sits well below its ~$446 average.

The TCL Max163M and Max163M Pro 163” Micro LED TVs have been unveiled in China. The latter is described by the brand as an ultra-flagship model, with a 120Hz refresh rate and over 10,000 nits brightness.

Xiaomi has launched the Poco X8 Pro globally. Initially priced at $299, the new mid-range smartphone combines a bright AMOLED display with a 50 MP primary camera and a large battery capacity within a 6.59-inch housing.

The Poco X8 Pro Max is now available globally. Packing an 8,500 mAh battery and a 9,000 mAh battery in India, the Poco X8 Pro Max also features other high-end hardware that belies its sub-$500 launch price.

Xiaomi's latest special edition is now official. The recipient of a global release, the new device is aimed squarely at Marvel fans. The Iron Man Edition includes numerous touches to help distinguish it from the regular Poco X8 Pro, too.

The Garmin Instinct 3 Alpine Rush Collection smartwatches will be released in the near future. These four recently revealed wearables are said to be limited edition, with features that include an LED flashlight and a metal-reinforced bezel.

Retroid seems to have been severely hit by the increase in memory prices. A few weeks after raising the price of the Pocket 6, the manufacturer says it will no longer produce the Pocket G2. It has also raised the price tag of the Pocket Classic.

The Dreame L50s Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum is now available in Europe, with a discount for some customers. This new model is a cheaper alternative to another of the brand’s devices, though with significantly upgraded suction power.

Dreame has launched its new Smart Control Screen S6 in China. The smart home product combines an IPS screen with a stepless dial, allowing you to control a wide range of connected devices.

Once built upon Ubuntu, Brazil-based Br OS is now using Debian as its foundation, and the latest update is less than a day old. While there is no official news yet, it is safe to assume that version 13.4 takes the whole experience one step forward with updated apps, a new kernel, and maybe also a few surprises.

Klumpen is designed to make a house independent of the grid and add a photovoltaic system including battery, a heat pump, hot water, a kitchen, satellite broadband and even water tanks for showers, toilets and the like. Despite its extensive equipment, Klumpen is relatively compact.

Nvidia debuted DLSS 5 at GTC 2026 to make existing games more realistic through AI. However, the reaction to the image output of DLSS 5 has been quite harsh. Fans have criticized DLSS 5 as it appears to push AI slop into mainstream gaming.

Garmin has revealed that over a dozen smartwatches can now download a full WhatsApp client. Available globally, the new app is free to use and brings a range of features to smartwatches like the Vivoactive 6, Fenix 8 and Forerunner 970 that previously required you to pick up a smartphone.

Another Series 8 model is landing in the US, this time with a more traditional look. The NB6085-57W features a 39mm case, two-tone bracelet, and Citizen’s Caliber 9051 automatic movement.

Hori has launched a Nintendo Switch 2 version of its Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro. Available in Deluxe and Mini sizes, the controller is available for pre-order ahead of its release later this month.

With version 3.2, Peropesis continues to deliver a fresh yet old-school Linux experience by relying exclusively on the command line interface. This update comes with multiple refreshed packages, such as gnutls 3.8.12, git 2.53.0, ruby 4.0.1, Lua 5.5.0, and more. The 64-bit live ISO size is now 410 MB.

Boox has released an upgraded Go 10.3 (Gen II) e-ink tablet, starting at $419.99 in the US. Available in two models, the new e-paper tablets bring two major upgrades over the previous model, including an adjustable front light.

The viral GTA 6 "bridge leak" has now been confirmed fake by its creator, who shared a full breakdown video. The clip was built from scratch over months, which explains earlier inconsistencies and community doubts.

Dell has released the Alienware 16X Aurora laptop, following an earlier announcement at CES 2026. The gaming laptop will be available with an anti-glare OLED display and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070Ti.

Casio’s full metal and Japan-made G-Shock GMCB2100D-1A and the G-Shock GMCB2100D-2A watches are currently 40% off the list price at the Casio Outlet (US) for a limited time. The chronograph features tough solar charging, dual time, Bluetooth connectivity, and a stainless steel case, bezel, and band.

Dell has made the 2026 Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop even better, as the machine can now be had with the new Intel Arrow Lake-HX Refresh CPUs. Configurable with up to a Core Ultra 9 290 HX and an RTX 5090, the 18-inch Alienware 18 Area-51 is meant for high-refresh rate QHD/4K gaming.

Dell has released the Alienware 16 Area-51 laptop that was first unveiled at CES 2026. The gaming laptop has a new design, optional OLED display, and can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus processor.

At AWE2026, Hisense unveiled its UX and GX Ultra displays, featuring a next-gen RGB mini-LED backlight and a 5K panel. These new models promise higher brightness and more precise color than previous mini LED monitors and may arrive in 2026.

Discounts range from 22 percent to almost 40 percent off original launch prices lasting until March 21 through most major retailers.

Amazon has cut several Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42 mm color variants to $299, putting select aluminum models $100 below Apple’s listed $399 starting price.

Catering to sim racing novices and enthusiasts, the Logitech G RS H-Shifter boasts wide compatibility. The 7-speed manual gearbox pairs with the brand’s popular racing wheels on PC and console. With a sturdier construction, the $159.99/€159.99 accessory features smoother Hall-effect technology.

The NucBox K13 with Core Ultra 7 256V is just a tad over 500 g compared to 900 g or more for most other mini PCs.

OnePlus India has started teasing a new Nord series smartphone on X, hinting at the upcoming Nord 6 lineup. The device is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and could be based on the OnePlus Turbo 6 that launched earlier in China.

After launching the Sony Xperia Play-inspired RG Slide, Anbernic seems to be looking at another smartphone from the 2010s for its next handheld. A leaked video has shown an unreleased handheld from the manufacturer with a slide mechanism similar to that of the Motorola FlipOut.

House of Marley’s new Get Together Go portable speaker has debuted in Japan with recycled silicone and renewable bamboo, IP67 durability, and a built‑in bottle opener. The 30‑watt units offers dual drivers and dual tweeters and provides a 20-hour runtime.

The Xbox app is taking another step toward becoming an all-in-one gaming hub. Insiders can now add shortcuts to games and apps previously incompatible with the launcher. Microsoft continues to optimize Windows for gaming, with the Project Helix Xbox console on the horizon.

New observations were conducted on a strange cosmic object called Vela X using the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA). This was done to understand the origin of unusual features inside the nebula.

The Casio G-Shock GMAS140PG-1A, GMAS140PG-4A, and GMAS140PG-7A watches are now available in the US. Each of these hybrid watches features a metallic colored dial, with various colored casing and straps. Features include a precise stopwatch and 200 m water resistance.

Lenovo has launched another compact laptop featuring user-upgradeable LPCAMM2 memory. Offered with Intel Panther Lake processors and optional discrete graphics too, the ThinkPad P14s i G7 will be available with a 120 Hz and 3K display too plus a 75 Wh battery.

More Amazfit smartwatches and wearables will be released in 2026. In a recent Zepp Health earnings call, a representative for the company estimated that there would be around nine new products launched before the end of the year.

Lenovo has officially unveiled a new desktop workstation PC that supports a massive amount of memory and storage as well as two powerful RTX Pro 6000 graphics cards with 96GB GDDR7 VRAM each. Rather unsurprisingly, the ThinkStation P5 Gen 2 will be anything but cheap and is slated to hit the market this April.

An unexpected update: Lenovo is already replacing the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with the next gen model, the new ThinkPad P1 Gen 9. This new version is only a small update, focused mainly on internal changes.