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Mar 27
Tesla 3-row SUV AI render.

Full-size Tesla SUV teased to fill its 3-row family model gap

Tesla doesn't have a full-size family SUV at the moment, but it may be thinking of adding one to its portfolio due to popular demand. The Model Y L won't cut it, it seems, especially in the US, where 3-row SUVs are much larger.
Daniel Zlatev, 27 Mar 2026 19:01
The Konkr Pocket Fit is among the affected devices.

Ayaneo issues notice about discontinuation and price increase of its handhelds

Ayaneo has announced that it will be making production and price changes to some of its handhelds. While some devices will cost more, others like the Pocket S Mini and the Pocket Vert will no longer be available to buy once current stock is depleted.
Habeeb Onawole, 27 Mar 2026 18:45
Hisense’s XR10 projector is now available to pre-order

Hisense XR10 new laser projector with 6,000 ANSI lumens brightness now available to order

Hisense’s XR10 triple laser smart projector is now available to pre-order in the US. Also spotted at third-party retailers in Europe, this model is said to offer up to 6,000 ANSI lumens brightness and wide color gamut coverage.
Polly Allcock, 27 Mar 2026 17:28
The Tecno Spark 50 5G is available in four colorways

Tecno unveils new budget smartphone with Pixel 10-style look

Tecno has now unveiled a new affordable smartphone, the Spark 50 5G, in India. It features an HD+ display, a 6,500 mAh battery, a Dimensity 6400 chipset, and a horizontal pill-shaped camera island that’s made out of 6-series aluminum.
Abhinav Fating, 27 Mar 2026 17:23
Govee’s Outdoor Chromatic String Lights

Govee releases new premium outdoor string lights with Matter in more countries

Govee has released its new Outdoor Chromatic String Lights in Europe. These premium smart lights offer white and colored lighting effects from high-density RGB LEDs, and support for Matter.
Polly Allcock, 27 Mar 2026 17:18
Amazfit’s Balance 2 XT smartwatch is receiving software v2.16.0.1

New Amazfit smartwatch update improves user experience

Amazfit’s firmware version 2.16.2.1 update is currently rolling out to one of its smartwatches. According to the change log, this release improves the weather feature, as well as system stability for the Balance 2 XT smartwatch.
Polly Allcock, 27 Mar 2026 17:10
Citizen’s Veya FE1261-06A watch

New sporty Citizen watches with metal bezel on the way

New Citizen Veya watches, the FE1260-09A, the FE1261-06A, the FE1262-03A, and the FE1263-01A, have been spotted at a US retailer. These sporty analog timepieces have metal bezels and casing, with different colored resin straps.
Polly Allcock, 27 Mar 2026 17:04
Super Mario Odyssey 3D Mario game shown on Switch 2

Leaker reveals 3D Mario Switch 2 release date in 2027, but Zelda game coming sooner

NateTheHate provided followers with a mixed bag of unofficial Switch 2 announcements. A 3D Mario release date in 2027 will cause groans, but a new Zelda game could headline the holiday season. The insider says a full-fledged The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is incoming.
Adam Corsetti, 27 Mar 2026 17:00
The market for used EVs is growing significantly in Germany.

Used EV sales surge as rising fuel costs send demand skyrocketing

The market for used EVs is currently gaining significant momentum across Europe. According to dealers, rising fuel costs have sparked a rapid surge in interest. This trend is consistently reflected on online platforms, even though market dynamics vary between individual regions.
Simon Stich, 27 Mar 2026 16:42
For VW boss Thomas-Schäfer, physical controls are "a must".

No more touch frustration: VW boss wants real buttons in cars again

Volkswagen appears to be responding to criticism of its touch-heavy interiors. According to TopGear, brand boss Thomas Schäfer has said that real buttons and proper door handles will once again play a bigger role in future models.
Marius Müller, 27 Mar 2026 16:21
A result of the OpenClaw hype? (AI image, generated with Nano Banana)

OpenClaw Hype? Emergency power supply for Mac Mini launches on Kickstarter

A new Kickstarter project promises not only to protect the Mac Mini from power outages, but also claims to have solved Apple's design dilemma surrounding the power button.
Bernhard Rotter, 27 Mar 2026 16:17
Rockstar Games is looking for game testers in India, which indicates that GTA 6 is in the final development phase.

Rockstar is apparently looking for testers for GTA 6 – and that is a good sign

Rockstar is recruiting new game testers in India. Since QA roles like these become especially important in the final phase of development, that could be a good sign for the release of GTA 6.
Marius Müller, 27 Mar 2026 16:11
Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5079391 resolves the WUSA shared-folder install bug affecting some managed environments.

Windows 11 KB5079391 fixes year-long WUSA network installation bug

Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5079391 resolves the WUSA shared-folder install bug that could trigger ERROR_BAD_PATHNAME on enterprise-managed systems.
Darryl Linington, 27 Mar 2026 15:38
Kliff, the protagonist of Crimson Desert on a horse.

Pearl Abyss talks Crimson Desert multiplayer, lackluster story, Switch 2 version, and mods

After almost seven years since the first announcement, Crimson Desert released just over a week ago and gamers have taken a liking to it. In an interview with a Korean publication, Pearl Abyss has shared information about the future of the game.
Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2026 15:25
Garmin's new update should resolve an outstanding issue affecting its Coach app.

Garmin releases new update with Garmin Coach improvements to older smartwatches

Garmin claims to have improved its Garmin Coach service across multiple high-end smartwatches. Also featuring a potential Garmin Connect issue, v26.06 is currently being beta tested across Enduro 2, Fenix 7, Quatix 7 and Marq Gen 2 smartwatches with Pro versions to follow.
Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2026 15:05
The iQoo Z11 comes in black, blue, and white color options

iQoo launches Z11 5G smartphone with massive 9,020 mAh battery, alongside affordable Z11x

iQoo has launched two new smartphones, the Z11 and the Z11x, in China. iQoo packs massive batteries in both smartphones. To be more precise, the former ships with a 9,020 mAh battery, while the latter comes with a 7,050 mAh cell. The Z11 features an AMOLED panel and a Dimenity 8500 chipset.
Abhinav Fating, 27 Mar 2026 15:01
The Evnia 32M2N8900X introduces several quality of life improvements over its predecessor.

Philips launches new RGB Q-Stripe 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor with several improvements over older model

Philips has revealed a new 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor backed by RGB Q-Stripe technology. Spanning 32-inches, the Evnia 32M2N8900X surpasses its predecessor in several areas.
Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2026 15:00
Creality is now bundling the Sermoon P1 3D scanner with a free 3D printer for a short time

Creality Sermoon P1 3D scanner goes on sale with free 3D printer for a limited time

The Creality Sermoon P1 is an all-in-one professional 3D scanner for fast, accurate capture with built-in processing as well as flexible scanning modes. A current promotion bundles the scanner with a SPARKX i7 3D printer for free.
A‎d, 27 Mar 2026 15:00
Omnissa’s new enterprise telemetry report claims Windows devices saw more forced shutdowns, crashes, and app hangs than macOS in 2025.

Windows devices saw 3.1x more forced shutdowns than macOS

Omnissa says Windows devices in its enterprise telemetry dataset saw 3.1 times more forced shutdowns than macOS in 2025, alongside higher crash and app-hang rates.
Darryl Linington, 27 Mar 2026 14:56
Xiaomi offers the Redmi 15 5A in Ace Black, Awesome Blue and Amaze Purple colours.

Xiaomi launches new budget smartphone with 5G connectivity and updates until 2032

Xiaomi has launched a new budget smartphone with 5G connectivity. Also featuring MicroSD card expansion and a 3.5 mm jack, the new release combines this hardware with a massive battery and a 120 Hz display. The Redmi 15A 5G will receive updates until 2032, too.
Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2026 14:52
The InkPad One clocks in at just 5.15 mm thick.

New Onyx Boox alternative receives US release with note-taking functionality

PocketBook has released its latest Onyx Boox alternative in the US. Priced to undercut Onyx Boox's equivalent 10.3-inch E Ink tablets, the PocketBook InkPad One also includes a stylus for note-taking purposes.
Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2026 14:38
LG UltraPC 16 weighs 1.6 kg (3.52 lbs.).

Deal | This LG laptop is much cheaper than MacBook Neo with 2x RAM and longer battery

The LG UltraPC 16 (2023) is now on sale at Staples for much less than the MSRP of MacBook Neo. However, despite costing less than $500, the LG UltraPC 16 features 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, both of which are double the amount of RAM and storage that you get in the MacBook Neo.
Fawad Murtaza, 27 Mar 2026 14:31
The new Kwynex mechanical keyboard comes with a touchscreen

Kwynex: Mechanical keyboard features detachable touchscreen and fingerprint reader

The Kwynex is a new modular mechanical keyboard featuring a detachable touchscreen and fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. The display also offers a rather high 4K resolution and an ultrawide aspect ratio.
Silvio Werner, 27 Mar 2026 14:19
Caviar celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apple with a strictly limited version of the iPhone 17 Pro.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Jobs Edition contains piece of Steve Jobs' turtleneck

Apple was founded in 1976, so the iPhone manufacturer is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. One of the most unusual products to celebrate this anniversary is the Jobs Limited Edition of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, which includes a piece of the Apple founder's turtleneck sweater.
Hannes Brecher, 27 Mar 2026 14:02
The OnePlus Nord CE5.

OnePlus Nord CE6 first look and launch timeline leaked

Recently, OnePlus confirmed the launch of the Nord 6. A tipster has now revealed the expected launch timeline for the Nord CE6 and Nord CE6 Lite, along with a first look at the Nord CE6.
Huzefa Baloch, 27 Mar 2026 13:13
€3 quickly becomes €30: This is because the new EU customs reform calculates fees based on the category of goods, making shopping at Temu and Shein a real cost trap.

EU customs crackdown on Temu and Shein: New €3 flat fee creates hidden cost trap

The European Union is putting an end to cheap, duty-free parcels from China by introducing new fees that will greatly impact platforms such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress. Recent media reports have missed a crucial detail of the new EU customs reform, which is set to become a major cost trap for online shoppers starting July 1, 2026.
Ronald Matta, 27 Mar 2026 12:47
Two leakers have shared details about the upgrades expected to grace the Xiaomi 18 Ultra's optical zoom camera.

Xiaomi 18 Ultra: Potential upgrades to Leica optical zoom lens

Two leakers, one message: After plenty of camera-related details have emerged about the Xiaomi 18 and 18 Pro, a new leak now hints at a key upgrade coming to the successor of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The innovative 200 MP optical zoom lens on the upcoming Ultra model will apparently receive several notable improvements.
Alexander Fagot, 27 Mar 2026 12:45
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, which features a last-gen 1-inch SmartSens image sensor

SmartSens unveils 1-inch 50MP sensor for flagship phones with HDR 3.0 and 4K 120fps

The new SmartSens SC5A6XS brings a 1-inch 50MP sensor format with advanced HDR 3.0 and enhanced low-light capabilities. It supports high-frame-rate 4K video and is expected to power upcoming flagship smartphones.
Andrew Sozinov, 27 Mar 2026 12:20
An ingame screenshot from EverSiege: Untold Ages

New action-RTS MOBA launches on Steam to promising reviews alongside launch discount

EverSiege Untold Ages debuted March 26, 2026, as a $19.99 strategy rogue-lite from Tindalos Interactive. Currently 25% off at $14.99, it features MOBA-style combat with city-building and three-player co-op.
Anubhav Sharma, 27 Mar 2026 12:18
Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 8 in July 2025.

Galaxy Watch 8 burns user badly leaving visible scar as Samsung dismisses case

A Reddit user has claimed that their new Galaxy Watch 8 burned their wrist while sleeping. The burn was so significant that it ripped the skin off the affected area and left a scar. Samsung has reportedly failed to acknowledge the issue.
Fawad Murtaza, 27 Mar 2026 12:15
High-tech, but no future: Sony Honda Mobility's prototype Afeela 1 EV will not be produced in series.

Sony Honda Afeela scrapped: PlayStation EV abruptly cancelled following multi-billion losses

Sony and Honda's ambitious EV project has come to a surprising end. Despite recently opening a showroom in California, the joint venture has completely halted development of the Afeela 1. This is due to a drastic change in Honda's strategy, collapsing US markets and huge financial losses.
Ronald Matta, 27 Mar 2026 12:11
Gigabyte A16 Pro on the desk

This “pro” laptop has a problem: Gigabyte A16 Pro in a reality check

The Gigabyte A16 Pro promises a lot: a slim chassis, RTX 5070 Ti, a bright display, and solid battery life—all at a relatively low price. But in everyday use, unexpected weaknesses show up in connectivity, drivers, and efficiency. Can it still deliver as an affordable creator laptop?
Christian Hintze, 27 Mar 2026 12:08
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" beta brings the 7.0 kernel and GNOME 50

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS beta sports GNOME 50 and the Linux kernel 7.0

On the path to the planned April 23 release, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS beta is here with the new GNOME 50 desktop and several new default apps, including the Resources system monitor, not to mention the latest release candidate version of the yet-to-be-released Linux kernel 7.0. New GPU drivers and plenty of package updates are also included.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2026 11:44
WhatsApp receives a number of new features in the latest update.

WhatsApp gets AI responses, but also useful new features

Meta has released one of the biggest WhatsApp updates of the year today. The patch brings useful new features, such as the option to use two accounts on the iPhone, but the focus is on generating replies using artificial intelligence.
Hannes Brecher, 27 Mar 2026 11:18
The Cuktech 10 Ultra charger has a built-in display

Cuktech unveils new 100 W wall laptop GaN charger with built-in display

Cuktech has launched the new 10 Ultra wall charger with a built-in smart display that supports touch control. The GaN-powered charger delivers a maximum 100 W of output across four ports, including three USB-C ports and a single USB-A port. Plus, it comes with 8-layer safety protection, including overvoltage and short circuit safeguards.
Abhinav Fating, 27 Mar 2026 09:48
The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro has dropped under $250, but not for long.

Deal | Affordable Lenovo Idea Tab Pro gets 39% price cut, sports 144 Hz display and powerful Dimensity 8300 SoC

The well-equipped Lenovo Idea Tab Pro tablet comes with a 12.7-inch 144 Hz display with a pixel density of over 270. Powered by the Dimensity 8300 SoC, the budget tablet should be a great choice for the majority of folks with casual workloads.
Sambit Saha, 27 Mar 2026 07:11
The Citadel in Half Life 2 pictured

Half-Life 2 writer: Valve devs quietly testing generative AI for game writing

Half-Life 2 and Portal writer Erik Wolpaw says a small group at Valve is quietly experimenting with generative AI tools, though he argues the technology remains “pretty bad” at creative writing and isn’t a near-term threat to human authors. He suggests AI may be more useful for improving real-time, reactive NPC dialogue systems, while emphasizing Valve’s efforts are informal and exploratory rather than a company-wide initiative.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Mar 2026 05:32
Henry of Skalitz wearing armor in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Kingdom Come Deliverance director defends DLSS 5: "No way haters will stop this"

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 creative director Daniel Vávra has publicly defended Nvidia’s DLSS 5 amid widespread backlash over its early “uncanny” visual demos, arguing the neural-rendering tech will improve and may eventually reduce reliance on costly ray tracing. Vávra says “haters won’t stop” DLSS 5’s adoption, predicting developers will learn to tune it to specific art styles even as he acknowledges his past skepticism toward AI-generated art.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Mar 2026 05:15
The Redmi K Pad.

A new compact flagship tablet from Xiaomi is set to launch soon

Xiaomi is set to debut a new compact flagship tablet soon. This tablet, the Redmi K Pad 2, could launch in April alongside the Redmi K90 Ultra and has been tipped to arrive with some upgrades over last year's Redmi K Pad.
Ricci Rox, 27 Mar 2026 04:46
A screengrab of Death Stranding 2 running on a PC

Hideo Kojima ordered devs to make Death Stranding 2 more enjoyable so “more people finish the game”

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lead level designer Hiroaki Yoshiike says Hideo Kojima explicitly ordered the team to make the sequel more enjoyable so more players would finish it, a response to feedback that the original could feel slow and overly elaborate. By trimming mandatory worldbuilding and adding optional supplemental elements, Kojima Productions aimed to improve pacing and accessibility, an approach Yoshiike claims is reflected in stronger completion metrics and early critical and player praise.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Mar 2026 03:58
Character face shown in Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 devs used generative AI heavily without adding Steam disclosure

A new report explains how Battlefield 6 may have taken years longer to surface without AI tools. Developers relied on machine learning to make lip movements appear more natural and modify facial animations. Despite the lack of a Steam disclosure, gamers also believe the company approved AI images.
Adam Corsetti, 27 Mar 2026 02:17
Can Google Translate finally make your iPhone a real interpreter?

Google Translate for iOS gets game-changing "Live Translate" feature

Google is expanding its "Live Translate" feature to iOS, allowing iPhone users to experience real-time audio translation through headphones. Supporting over 70 languages, the tool preserves the speaker's original tone and cadence for more natural conversations. The update is currently rolling out across major global markets, including the UK, Japan, and Europe.
Martin Filipov, 27 Mar 2026 02:05
Siri is entering into an "open relationship" with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.

Siri to become the most flexible AI chatbot with Gemini and Claude support

Apple plans to introduce "Extensions" in iOS 27, allowing users to replace or expand Siri’s AI capabilities with third-party chatbots like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT. This might turn Siri from one of the least helpful AI assistants to one of the most flexible ones.
Martin Filipov, 27 Mar 2026 01:13
The Mac Pro has been discontinued

Mac Pro officially discontinued with the Mac Studio poised to take over as Apple’s high-end desktop offering

Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro, confirming that it will not get a refresh anytime soon. The Mac Studio will replace it as Apple’s high-performance desktop solution.
Anil Ganti, 27 Mar 2026 00:05
Mar 26
Samsung's foldable reign is coming to a close as US market shift proves Apple was right to wait.

Samsung no longer dominates US foldable market; iPhone Fold coming right on time

Samsung's foldable reign is coming to a close as US market shift proves Apple was right to wait. New data shows North American foldable shipments surged 28% as Motorola’s 44% market share and Google’s triple-digit growth put Samsung on high alert.
Martin Filipov, 26 Mar 2026 23:58
Junkrunner 64 is an in-development open-world game that runs on real Nintendo 64 hardware.

Junkrunner 64 has Skyrim-size open world on Nintendo 64

Homebrew developer James Lambert built a custom open-world game engine for Nintendo 64, achieving a Skyrim-scale open world without loading screens on real Nintendo 64 hardware.
Christopher Harper, 26 Mar 2026 21:55
ETA Prime tested the Apple MacBook Neo with up to a 50 W thermoelectric water cooler.

Apple could've made MacBook Neo much faster and cooler with just a copper plate

The Apple MacBook Neo is powered by a passively cooled A18 Pro SoC. A tech YouTuber has now shown that, with a simple mod, you can increase the performance of the MacBook Neo by double digits while reducing the laptop's temps.
Fawad Murtaza, 26 Mar 2026 21:42
The Vectron Dual Mode will also be available with a 2 MWh battery pack in a few years

Siemens unveils heavy battery locomotive with 2 MWh capacity and pantograph

Siemens Mobility will also offer the Vectron Dual Mode with a large battery pack in the future. Instead of a diesel generator that's found in the ICE L and other trains, a battery capacity of 2 MWh is intended to provide the electric locomotive with range when no overhead wire is available.
Andreas Sebayang, 26 Mar 2026 21:16
PS5 consoles shown on French-flag themed background

Major PS5 and PS5 Pro price increase rumored, as Sony faces memory shortage

European gamers are anxious following a rumor about a PS5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal price increase. While unconfirmed, the MSRP of the PlayStation consoles may rise by €100. Sony previously claimed that it could survive the memory shortage that has disrupted the gaming world.
Adam Corsetti, 26 Mar 2026 20:41
Devsisters has launched CookieRun: OvenSmash globally and is releasing a new CookieRun: Braverse booster set on March 27.

CookieRun: OvenSmash launches globally as new Braverse booster set arrives

Devsisters has launched CookieRun: OvenSmash globally for iOS and Android, while a new CookieRun: Braverse booster set arrives March 27.
Darryl Linington, 26 Mar 2026 20:35

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