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Mar 16
The new version of the RedMagic 11 Air departs only visually from existing variants.

RedMagic relaunching gaming smartphone globally with new version

RedMagic has revealed that it will be relaunching one of its latest high-end gaming smartphones soon. Available before the end of the month, the new version may only be a visual refresh of existing variants. Still, the 'Trace' variant will add pops of colour missing from the RedMagic 11 Air's original release.
Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2026 19:13
Even the Venu X1 has missed out on Garmin's World Sleep Day 2026 watch faces.

Garmin attracts criticism from fans after limited watch face rollout

Garmin has just rolled out a new set of watch faces to celebrate World Sleep Day. The fact that high-end smartwatches like the Venu X1 and the Fenix 8 Solar are ineligible to receive these watch faces has already drawn criticism from multiple quarters.
Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2026 19:11
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro sold in Malaysia has 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage.

Huawei Mate 80 Pro makes its global debut in Malaysia

A few months after its launch in China, Huawei has now released the Mate 80 Pro in Malaysia. This marks the first country it is sold in other than China, and there's only one configuration available.
Habeeb Onawole, 16 Mar 2026 18:49
The Tabwee T50 is even advertised with 24 GB of RAM, but apparently only has 4 GB.

CPU fraud followed by RAM and NAND deception: Blackview is caught making false memory claims

After we were able to prove that two Chuwi notebooks were sold with an older and weaker processor than advertised, Blackview was caught delivering a tablet with significantly less memory and storage than advertised. The software tries to disguise this fact.
Hannes Brecher, 16 Mar 2026 18:46
Micron DDR5 DRAM modules (edited with Canva).

New DDR5 RAM price analysis shows glimmer of hope in gloomy, unpredictable market

When it comes to RAM and storage pricing, a major change in the industry as a whole has taken place. Smartphones, desktops, laptops, and pretty much every industry has been negatively impacted, but a new report could be bringing some positive news with an upward trend.
Vineet Washington, 16 Mar 2026 18:31
The Fujifilm X-H2 pictured here is to receive a more powerful successor next year.

Fujifilm X-H3 camera rumored to receive major changes and upgrades for video enthusiasts

The high-performance Fujifilm X-H2 is already almost four years old and the launch of its successor is finally approaching. According to the latest rumors, Fujifilm is planning major changes for the Fujifilm X-H3, with many innovations planned especially for video enthusiasts.
Hannes Brecher, 16 Mar 2026 18:10
Oppo Find N6 foldable phone display.

Crease-free Oppo Find N6 foldable makes the Samsung TriFold display troughs look awkward

Oppo has done the impossible with the new Find N6, whose hinge has been reworked to deliver a foldable phone without a display crease when opened. It builds on the work started with the Find N5, which was the thinnest foldable phone at launch.
Daniel Zlatev, 16 Mar 2026 17:52
Anker’s Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim) in Cosmic Orange

Anker releases new version of slim wireless power bank

A new version of the Anker Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim) has arrived. This fifth variant, with a bright orange hue, is a similar color to one shade of the Phone 17 Pro/Pro Max. Its features include a Qi2-certified wireless charging pad and a USB-C port.
Polly Allcock, 16 Mar 2026 17:40
Citizen’s award-winning Attesa watches

Two Citizen Attesa watches now iF Design Award winners

Citizen has announced that two of its Attesa ACT Line watches, the CC4104-53E and the CC4105-69E, have won an iF Design Award 2026. The organization notes the faceted titanium casing, ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective finish.
Polly Allcock, 16 Mar 2026 17:40
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Report: Rising chip costs could push Samsung’s mobile division toward its first-ever loss despite Galaxy S26’s success

Just a few weeks since its debut, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is already making waves. However, these impressive records might not be enough to save Samsung’s mobile division from financial strain.
Keji Folowosele, 16 Mar 2026 17:24
Galaxy Z TriFold in its folded and unfolded state.

Report: Galaxy Z TriFold sales ending in Korea, US to follow suit

A report has suggested that this may be the last batch of Galaxy Z TriFold phones for the US market as sales are ending in Samsung’s home country of Korea. The premium phone was planned for a limited run anyways, but it’s only been three months of sales.
Vineet Washington, 16 Mar 2026 17:03
The PS5 Pro and its controller.

Sony expands PSSR 2.0 support to 11 new games on the PS5 Pro, including Crimson Desert

Sony has announced that starting today, 11 new games will support the upgraded PSSR 2.0 on the PS5 Pro. The games include Silent Hill 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and more.
Abdul Haddi, 16 Mar 2026 17:00
Logos of popular social media platforms

Smartphones and social media causing decline in cognition and attention span, psychologist warns

During a recent address at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a prominent professor outlined the severe damage smartphones and social media are inflicting on global attention spans, education, and civic life.
Chibuike Okpara, 16 Mar 2026 16:38
One of AMD's next gen laptop CPUs has shown up on Geekbench

AMD Medusa Point laptop CPU with Zen 6 cores makes Geekbench debut

A 10-core AMD Medusa Point CPU has just shown up on Geekbench, likely the AMD Ryzen AI 9 565. Medusa Point is slated to use Zen 6 CPU cores and is expected to debut sometime in 2027.
Anil Ganti, 16 Mar 2026 16:15
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra's 10x periscope telephoto lens is rumoured to be 3x faster than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's 10x zoom camera.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra's Hasselblad 10x telephoto could be 3x faster than Samsung's previous effort

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is set to bring back 10x optical zoom without relying on bulky teleconverters. As the camera flagship nears its global launch, a leaker has shared fresh details about its camera system, suggesting it may even surpass the Vivo X300 Ultra in aperture size.
Alexander Fagot, 16 Mar 2026 16:12
Apple has reduced App Store commission rates in mainland China, with the standard rate dropping to 25% and some smaller-program commissions falling to 12%.

Apple cuts App Store commission rates in China to 25%

Apple has reduced App Store commission rates in mainland China to 25%, while eligible smaller programs and some subscription commissions have fallen to 12%.
Darryl Linington, 16 Mar 2026 16:02
The official Piece by Piece Double Bundle with the Steam logo overlaid on top.

Two indie devs launch different Steam games with the same name and choose cooperation over conflict

Two indie developers turned a naming clash into a win by launching the Piece by Piece Double bundle on Steam. The $18.57 collection features both Gamkat’s cozy repair sim and Neon Polygons' puzzle-platformer at a 17% discount.
Anubhav Sharma, 16 Mar 2026 15:57
Casio’s G-Shock GG-B100X watches are available in the EU

Casio G-Shock Mudmaster GG-B100X Quad Sensor watches now available in more countries

Casio has released three of the five new G-Shock Master of G Mudmaster GG-B100X watches in the EU. While all have carbon reinforced casing, two have carbon bezels, and the third has a stainless steel bezel. Features include Bluetooth connectivity and four sensors.
Polly Allcock, 16 Mar 2026 15:37
The Fossibot F116 Pro rugged smartphone packs a 48 MP ultra-wide camera with optical image stabilization.

Compact 4-inch rugged smartphone to launch soon with 120 Hz display and 48 MP ultra-wide rear camera

Fossibot will soon have a new rugged smartphone on offer, dubbed the F116 Pro. The 4-inch smartphone packs a pixel-dense 120 Hz display, as well as a healthy array of features including a 48 MP ultra-wide camera with image stabilization.
Sambit Saha, 16 Mar 2026 15:01
Garmin's latest Forerunner 970 update should improve workout options.

Multiple Garmin smartwatches get workout improvements with new update

Garmin is offering a new update to its recent mid-range smartwatches. Rather than a milestone update, the company has returned with multiple bug fixes and workout improvements for both the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970.
Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2026 14:59
The Redmi Smart TV A50 Energy Saving Edition has a level 1 energy efficiency rating.

Redmi Smart TV A50 4K TV launches with a level 1 energy efficiency rating and a 144Hz refresh rate

The Redmi Smart TV line of energy efficient TVs keeps growing. The TV series is joined by a new 50-inch model that has a level 1 energy efficiency rating, a 4K resolution, and a 144Hz refresh rate.
Habeeb Onawole, 16 Mar 2026 14:52
Spotify is testing a new Taste Profile feature that gives Premium users more direct control over personalized recommendations.

Spotify’s Taste Profile beta lets Premium users directly tune recommendations

Spotify has announced a Taste Profile beta that lets Premium users in New Zealand directly tune personalized recommendations for playlists, discovery, and Wrapped.
Darryl Linington, 16 Mar 2026 14:43
The Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED is now significantly cheaper in Europe than it has been previously.

Permanent price cut: High-end Garmin smartwatch with satellite and cellular connectivity now cheaper in more countries

Garmin has quietly cut the price of a high-end smartwatch in more markets. Equipped with satellite and cellular connectivity, the smartwatch is also the company's first to feature a MicroLED display too. The Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED still costs considerably more than its AMOLED counterpart, though.
Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2026 14:35
The design of the Apple AirPods Max 2 is almost exactly the same as its predecessor.

Apple AirPods Max 2 launch with 50% better ANC, HDR amplifier and new features powered by Apple H2

Apple's second-generation over-ear headphones are here and promise upgrades worthy of a generational leap. The active noise suppression is said to be 50 percent more effective, an HDR amplifier promises better sound and the Apple H2 ARM chip enables completely new features.
Hannes Brecher, 16 Mar 2026 14:26
Govee’s new Smart Bulb A21

Govee releases new smart bulbs with up to 1,600 lumens brightness

Govee has released a new smart bulb in the US and the EU. Known as the Govee E26 Smart Light Bulb 1600lm or the Smart Bulb E27 A21 1600lm, it offers a particularly high level of brightness and color accuracy. Plus, it supports the Matter smart home protocol.
Polly Allcock, 16 Mar 2026 13:54
An Apple watch is said to have burned the user's wrist.

Apple Watch burns wrist, leaves scar and sends users through Apple's support hell for months

While incidents involving burning smartphone batteries are reported almost regularly, one incident now shows just how dangerous battery defects in a smartwatch can be. An Apple Watch is said to have burned a user, leaving a clearly visible burn scar.
Hannes Brecher, 16 Mar 2026 12:48
Apple's low-cost iPhone will finally receive a long overdue display upgrade in two years' time.

Apple iPhone 19e to finally receive long overdue upgrade

The Apple iPhone 17e is lacking in many areas where even inexpensive mid-range smartphones usually have more to offer - from the 60 Hz OLED display to the single 48 megapixel camera on the back to the tiny battery. Apple is expected to improve at least one of these serious weaknesses in the future.
Hannes Brecher, 16 Mar 2026 12:17
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Fan Edition phone.

Samsung turns to cheaper Chinese displays for Galaxy S26 FE and A57 as memory prices bite

Samsung plans to use low-cost OLED panels in the upcoming Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy A57, moving away from its own Samsung Display department. Samsung is reportedly prioritizing manufacturing cost control in its midrange lineup despite internal pushback.
Daniel Zlatev, 16 Mar 2026 12:00
Microsoft says some Samsung PCs can lose access to the C: drive after KB5077181 and later updates, but it blames the Galaxy Connect app rather than Windows itself.

Windows 11 KB5077181 leaves some Samsung PCs unable to access C: drive, Microsoft confirms

Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 known issue that can make the C: drive inaccessible on some Samsung PCs, although it says the root cause is the Galaxy Connect app.
Darryl Linington, 16 Mar 2026 11:59
Huawei Mate X7 in our review

Huawei's ultrathin Mate X7 casts doubt on Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera capabilities

We put the new Huawei Mate X7 up against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in a camera comparison. The results highlight the impressive camera performance of the 4.5 mm-thin foldable and temper expectations for the 2026 Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Marcus Herbrich, 16 Mar 2026 11:51
An illustration showing a rocky exoplanet and a star.

A new rocky super-Earth has been discovered thanks to the TESS satellite

Using data from the TESS satellite, astronomers have discovered a new super-Earth located about 83 light-years from Earth. And with further observations, new planets could be discovered in orbit around the host star.
Alexis Stegmann, 16 Mar 2026 11:34
A mechanized beaver from Timberborn

37,000 reviews, 95% positive: New indie city-builder colony sim tops Steam charts on launch

Timberborn, a new city-builder, has officially launched on Steam, making waves with its 1.0 launch. Within four days of its launch, the post-apocalyptic colony sim has attracted over 37,000 reviews (95% positive).
Chibuike Okpara, 16 Mar 2026 11:23
Handshake AI is advertising a paid remote role for improv actors and performers to take part in unscripted collaborative sessions.

Handshake AI recruits improv actors for paid remote work tied to AI training

Handshake AI is recruiting improv actors for paid remote work tied to AI training, with the listing offering up to $74 per hour for unscripted collaborative sessions.
Darryl Linington, 16 Mar 2026 11:07
The OnePlus 15.

Oppo, OnePlus, and Vivo officially announce smartphone price increase in China

Rising RAM and semiconductor costs are pushing Chinese smartphone brands to adjust their pricing. Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, and iQoo are among the latest to announce price hikes across multiple devices in China.
Huzefa Baloch, 16 Mar 2026 10:44
Meta says a joint law-enforcement operation led to the takedown of more than 150,000 accounts tied to scam-center networks in Southeast Asia.

Meta-backed crackdown disables more than 150,000 scam-center accounts

Meta says a global anti-scam crackdown disabled more than 150,000 accounts linked to Southeast Asian scam-center networks, with 21 arrests reported in Thailand.
Darryl Linington, 16 Mar 2026 10:20
The Pocket 5 was shown in three colour options at IWA in late February.

Nitecore Pocket 5: MagSafe/Qi2 power bank with built-in cable that doubles as carrying strap

Nitecore already gave us a glimpse of the Pocket 5 magnetic power bank at IWA in Nuremberg, though no additional details were provided at that time. The 9 mm-thick device featuring MagSafe and Qi2 compatibility has now been officially announced.
Andreas Sebayang, 16 Mar 2026 09:53
The Apple MacBook Neo

Gurman: MacBook Neo may miss out on touchscreen while MacBook Pro gets the upgrade

Apple’s new MacBook Neo may not be part of the company’s upcoming touchscreen plans, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While Apple is reportedly preparing touch enabled MacBook Pro models, the budget focused Neo is expected to remain non touch for the foreseeable future.
Keji Folowosele, 16 Mar 2026 09:45
The OnePlus Turbo 6 series.

Upcoming OnePlus phone certified as leak reveals details ahead of expected global launch

A new OnePlus smartphone with model number CPH2805 has surfaced and could potentially launch as the OnePlus Nord 6 CE. Leaks suggest it may be a rebranded version of the Turbo 6V, which launched earlier in China.
Huzefa Baloch, 16 Mar 2026 05:05
A picture showing Redditor's the Corsair 32GB DDR5 Memory Kit, AMD Ryzen 5 7600X CPU, Gigabyte B850M Eagle Motherboard and Cooler Master 240L AIO

Lucky Redditor scores $1000 AMD PC build for just $87 as Newegg honors pricing glitch

A Reddit user reports scoring an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Gigabyte B850M Eagle motherboard, and Corsair 32GB DDR5-6000 kit, normally totaling about $1,013, for $86.98 after a brief pricing glitch in Newegg’s combo configurator. Newegg reportedly honored the orders and shipped the parts before patching the issue, leaving the buyer only needing a case, SSD, and GPU to complete the build.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Mar 2026 03:07
The nuke in Fallout 4 intro sequence pictured

Former Bethesda QA tester crashed Fallout 4 four times in a day on Xbox One after a “Super-Nuke” stress test

Former Bethesda QA tester Colin McInerney recalled deliberately stress-testing Fallout 4 on Xbox One by exploiting RAM limits and unleashing “super-nukes,” triggering four crashes in a single morning and generating automatic crash reports that reached ZeniMax leadership. In a GDC interview, he argued that this kind of unpredictable, chaos-driven testing underscores why human QA can’t be replaced by pattern-following AI.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Mar 2026 02:06
Apple MacBook Pro 16 & MacBook Pro 14

Apple's M5 Max in the MacBook Pro 16 is around 15 % faster compared to the MacBook Pro 14

Apple's new M5 Max SoC shows its full potential in the larger MacBook Pro 16 and the performance is noticeably better compared to the MacBook Pro 14. The performance is also stable, and the fans are quieter at the same time.
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Mar 2026 01:12
An image of the Andromeda galaxy

A deep underground detector could uncover the universe’s supernova history

Previously, scientists observed the death of stars by looking at the light from the exploding stars. However, a new method of studying the neutrinos formed has emerged that would observe the collective history of every supernova.
Chibuike Okpara, 16 Mar 2026 01:02
Banner for Crimson Desert PS5 and Xbox versions is shown

Crimson Desert PS5 reviews unlikely, with sites blocked from access before release date

Some console owners wonder if Pearl Abyss is hiding lackluster Crimson Desert performance. Sites are unable to test the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions days before their release date. The first Crimson Desert reviews may evaluate the demanding open-world game on more powerful PCs.
Adam Corsetti, 16 Mar 2026 00:15
Mar 15
A sample point cloud created by the system

New and compact imaging sensor gives robots 4D vision

By integrating over half a million microscopic components onto a single silicon chip, researchers have created an advanced camera system that maps three-dimensional environments and measures the velocity of moving objects at the same time.
Chibuike Okpara, 15 Mar 2026 23:32
Myrient's entire archive has been backed up.

All 385 TB of Myrient game archive has been backed up

After Myrient, one of the largest game archives on the Internet, announced it would close on March 31st, members of the gaming community banded together to back up every title included in its database. As of this week, the entirety of Myrient's 385 TB has been officially backed up.
Sam Medley, 15 Mar 2026 22:56
An image showing Zoe in Road 96.

Deal | With 91% positive reviews, this adventure game set in the 1990s is 75% off on Steam

Road 96 is an adventure game set in the 1990s in which you must flee the authoritarian nation of Petria. During your journeys, you’ll meet many characters with different stories and make crucial choices that will determine your future.
Alexis Stegmann, 15 Mar 2026 22:20
Ubiquiti has announced UniFi Network 10.2

Ubiquiti UniFi Network 10.2 gets Time Machine feature and takes shots at Sonos

UniFi 10.2 brings new features to the controller from Ubiquiti Networks. A feature called Time Machine can track disruptions on a timeline, for example. And a troublesome device in the announcement video is cheering up the Ubiquiti community that has been dealing with issues related to Sonos.
Andreas Sebayang, 15 Mar 2026 21:53
A close up view of a human ear

Natural voice isolation: Scientists reveal how the brain isolates voices in noisy environments

By training an artificial neural network to amplify specific sound features, scientists have uncovered the biological mechanics behind our ability to focus on a single conversation in a crowded space.
Chibuike Okpara, 15 Mar 2026 21:18
The Panther Lake variant is expected to be available soon. Pictured: a render of the mini PC.

Gigabyte quietly intros Panther Lake Brix mini PC with support for up to 128GB RAM

Gigabyte has listed the Intel Panther Lake variant of the Brix mini PC on its website. The initial page shows that it can be equipped with up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H and support for up to 128GB of user-replaceable memory.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Mar 2026 19:26
The AOC Agon Pro gaming monitor packs a 5-layer tandem OLED display.

New AOC gaming monitor sports 5-layer tandem QD-OLED display with an impressive 1300 nits of peak brightness

The AOC Agon Pro AGP346UCSD gaming monitor has arrived, boasting an incredibly bright five-layer tandem OLED display. The 34-inch ultra wide monitor also sports a speedy 360 Hz refresh rate, making it a solid choice for immersive fast-paced HDR gaming.
Sambit Saha, 15 Mar 2026 19:18

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