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Mar 11
An artist's illustration showing a neutron star.

Astronomers have discovered a collision between two neutron stars in a small galaxy

Recently, astronomers have discovered a collision between two neutron stars in an unexpected area of the universe. This event is a first and could help solve two important mysteries surrounding these celestial objects.
Alexis Stegmann, 11 Mar 2026 18:25
Live session gave a detailed look at the real-life phone. Pictured: a promotional render of the OnePlus 15T.

Real-life shots of OnePlus 15T give detailed look at the compact flagship phone

Ahead of the imminent launch, the real-life OnePlus 15T has made a debut in a live session held by the company. This gave a detailed look at the compact flagship phone and highlighted its design elements.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Mar 2026 18:14
A screengrab from Battlefield 6

EA is laying off Battlefield developers despite Battlefield 6’s record 2025 launch

EA has laid off an undisclosed number of developers across Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive just months after Battlefield 6’s record October 2025 launch, citing a “realignment” toward live-service support.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Mar 2026 18:13
Xiaomi Smart Camera C302

New Xiaomi security camera with smart motion tracking rolling out

Xiaomi’s Smart Camera C302 has been released in countries across Europe. Most recently, it landed at the brand’s online store in Spain. Its features include smart human and pet detection and tracking.
Polly Allcock, 11 Mar 2026 18:04
The Core Ultra X9-powered GMKtec Evo-T2 mini PC will arrive on March 12.

GMKtec Evo-T2 mini PC with Intel Core Ultra X9 "Panther Lake" CPU and monstrous Arc B390 iGPU arriving soon

GMKtec has officially announced the launch date for the Evo-T2 mini PC with the powerful Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor. Featuring the impressive Arc B390 iGPU, the Evo-T2 should be a potent mini PC with great multicore and GPU performance.
Sambit Saha, 11 Mar 2026 18:01
The Poco X8 Pro Iron Man Edition features a unique rear design.

Xiaomi confirms global launch for new special edition smartphone while revealing Poco X8 Pro series battery details

Xiaomi has confirmed the battery capacities of its Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max smartphones ahead of their upcoming Indian and global releases. At the same time, the company has also teased that a special edition model will be joining the pair in both markets as Xiaomi reprises its Iron Man partnership.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 17:59
The Magic V6 costs up to CNY 11,999 when configured with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage.

Honor finally reveals pricing for new Magic V6 foldable

Honor has finally revealed the price of its new foldable. Launching in China before the Oppo Find N6, the Magic V6 retails for just as much as its predecessor. In that sense, Honor may have provided an insight into how much its new foldable may cost globally.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 17:46
Sony reveals PS Plus Catalog additions for March

PS Plus Game Catalog for March 2026 officially revealed

Sony has officially announced the games entering the PlayStation Plus game catalog, confirming an earlier leak from popular leaker billbil-kun.
Chibuike Okpara, 11 Mar 2026 17:44
The Magic V6 will ship with an inferior battery capacity globally than in China.

Magic V6: Honor confirms battery downgrade for global model

Honor has confirmed that the Chinese version of its new foldable will ship with superior battery capacities than its global counterpart. While the Honor Magic V6 comes with a 6,600 mAh battery globally, the same device features up to a 7,150 mAh capacity in China.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 17:43
The Vivo X300s will also offer wireless charging and triple rear-facing cameras.

Official: New Vivo X300s to surpass X300 and X300 Pro smartphones with new battery hardware

The launch of Vivo's next high-end smartphone is almost upon us. While the company is keeping quiet about some aspects, it has now confirmed that the Vivo X300s will surpass its X300 and X300 Pro siblings when it comes to battery capacity out of the box.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 17:41
Lenovo sells the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition exclusively in a Cosmic Blue finish.

Lenovo releases new 14-inch 2-in-1 with 120 Hz OLED and Intel Panther Lake

Lenovo is now selling its latest Yoga 9i Aura Edition 2-in-1 laptop. Equipped with an Intel Panther Lake processor and 32 GB of RAM, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition is already available in North America and Europe, including the UK.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 17:36
The AOC 16T20E2 portable monitor sports a 15.4-inch FHD display.

Thin and light AOC 15-inch portable monitor arrives with affordable price tag

The new AOC 16T20E2 portable monitor has arrived, featuring a 15.6-inch FHD display with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The monitor also packs a built-in stand with a magnetic cover for protection when on the go.
Sambit Saha, 11 Mar 2026 17:27
iPhone 17 Pro in its three colors.

Analyst believes iPhone 18 Pro/ Pro Max prices will remain unchanged

Apple has absorbed the costs to expand market share with its $599 MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e. It is expected to do the same with this year’s iPhone launches.
Vineet Washington, 11 Mar 2026 17:27
3D-printed RC chassis on asphalt

3D-printed RC car chassis: Makers develop modular diy design

A maker collective has developed a fully 3D-printable chassis for RC cars—and spent six months testing, breaking, and refining the design along the way. Early prototypes failed due to broken drive shafts, worn bearings, and poorly tuned suspension geometry. The final result: a modular, repair-friendly design with downloadable print files.
Christian Hintze, 11 Mar 2026 17:00
There are initial rumors about the successors to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi.

First Xiaomi 18 Ultra and Leica Leitzphone 2 rumors: Continuous optical zoom with a new milestone

Some information about the Xiaomi 18 generation is already available, but two leakers have just explicitly commented on the successor to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Leica Leitzphone, which will apparently be available once again in 2027. It will be particularly exciting to see how Xiaomi will improve its optical zoom technology at the end of 2026.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Mar 2026 16:57
The DJI Avata 360 is reportedly lauching at a starting price of €459.

DJI Avata 360: Euro prices, availability and hands-on images of the 360-degree drone surface

It has been widely reported that the DJI Avata 360, with its aggressive pricing, aims to undercut the Antigravity A1 in particular. Now, for the first time, concrete European prices for the 360-degree drone itself and three bundles have been leaked. There's also news regarding availability - pilots will apparently have to wait a few more days for the drone after the launch date.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Mar 2026 16:56
Satechi's latest tablet dock is compatible with both the Surface Pro and the iPad Pro.

Satechi unveils foldable hub for Apple iPhone, iPad Pro and Microsoft Surface Pro

Satechi's latest foldable docking station adds a stand and a range of ports, including an SD card reader and HDMI, to the Apple iPhone, iPad and Microsoft Surface Pro.
Hannes Brecher, 11 Mar 2026 16:55
The upcoming OnePlus tablet is tipped to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Picture: a promotional render of the Pad 3.

OnePlus tipped to soon launch 12-inch tablet with large battery and powerful SoC

A new report from Yogesh Brar, a notable tipster, suggests that OnePlus will launch a 12-inch Android tablet soon. It will reportedly feature a battery with a capacity of over 12,000 mAh and be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Mar 2026 16:48
Amazfit’s Falcon 2 smartwatch is expected to build on the original

New Amazfit smartwatch: Falcon 2 could be on the way

Amazfit’s Falcon 2 smartwatch seems to be in development. This previously rumored wearable was recently spotted in the code behind a recent Zepp app update.
Polly Allcock, 11 Mar 2026 16:23
Unofficial render of iPhone 18 Pro showing hole-punch camera design.

Apple may reuse iPhone 17 Pro design for the iPhone 18 Pro

It looks like the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models will not be getting a design overhaul, at least for the front, as previously expected. There have been rumors debunking those claims and now another leaker has reiterated the same.
Vineet Washington, 11 Mar 2026 16:18
Banner for Steam Machine at GDC is shown

Valve jokes about memory shortage at GDC, with Steam Machine release date and price in doubt

Valve downplayed the significance of the memory shortage at its GDC 2026 presentation. Despite the company’s lack of concern, gamers are still missing a firm Steam Machine price and release date. High DDR5 RAM costs threaten to delay the mini PC further or make it unaffordable for many buyers.
Adam Corsetti, 11 Mar 2026 16:17
Pictured - the Casio Edifice EFR574DE-7AV against a gradient white and gray background.

Casio launches new Edifice chronograph in the US, featuring ion-plated tachymeter bezel

Casio has launched the Edifice EFR574DE-7AV chronograph in the US. The $220 stainless-steel watch features a blue tachymeter bezel, white dial with three sub-dials, 100-meter water resistance and an estimated five-year battery life.
Anubhav Sharma, 11 Mar 2026 16:16
Amazfit’s Active Max is receiving v.3.4.0.3

Amazfit smartwatches get new app and activities in new update

A recently released Amazfit smartwatch is receiving software version 3.4.0.3. This update for the Active Max brings a new app, two activities and a range of optimizations to the wearable.
Polly Allcock, 11 Mar 2026 16:14
The USB drive will initially be available in a limited quantity. Pictured: a promo picture for the program.

Google's new $3 USB drive aims to bring old laptops back to life

Back Market, an online marketplace for certified refurbished electronics, and Google have teamed up to bring old and dated laptops back to life with a $3 USB stick. This drive basically has the ChromeOS Flex installer, a lightweight, cloud-based OS.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Mar 2026 15:56
Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday brings 79 vulnerability fixes, including two publicly disclosed zero-days, alongside new cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, Windows 11 KB5079473 rolls out

Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 79 flaws, including two publicly disclosed zero-days. Windows 11 gets KB5079473 and KB5078883, while Windows 10 receives KB5078885.
Darryl Linington, 11 Mar 2026 15:53
The Oppo Find N6 is IP59 certified and is rated for 1 million fold cycles.

Find N6: New ultra-premium foldable previewed with near-invisible display crease shown

Oppo has provided certain influencers with early access to its Find N6 foldable. Seemingly, the company's claims of a near-invisible display crease were accurate thanks to Oppo's upgraded hinge and display components.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 15:49
Sapphire shows off the Edge AI mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU.

Sapphire shows off AMD Strix Halo-powered gaming mini PC with Radeon 8060s iGPU and 128 GB RAM

Sapphire has showcased a brand-new gaming mini PC, powered by up to an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" APU with 16-cores and a powerful Radeon 8060S GPU that trades blows with desktop-class discrete GPUs. Pricing and availability details for the mini PC are under wraps for now.
Sambit Saha, 11 Mar 2026 15:21
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro will launch in two colours.

RG Vita Pro: New Anbernic handheld shows its PS Vita emulation chops in official video

Anbernic has shared what to expect from the RG Vita Pro before it launches. Unlike the cheaper RG Vita, the RG Vita Pro should be powerful enough to emulate the PS Vita library across its 1080p display.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 15:06
Lenovo equips the Xiaoxin Pro 13 with a single rear-facing camera.

Lenovo reveals battery life before new high-end Android tablet release

Lenovo is preparing to launch a new high-end tablet later this month. Joining the Legion Y700 Gen 5 in China, the new tablet has already been confirmed to rival the Xiaomi Pad 8 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 144 Hz display. Now, Lenovo has revealed prospective battery life for the Xiaoxin Pro 13, too.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 15:01
Acer TravelMate P2 / P4 2026 lineup

Acer announces TravelMate P4 / P2 Copilot+ business laptops with Intel vPro Core Ultra 300 processors

All new TravelMate P4 and P2 models are powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 365 processor with up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Screen options include 1920 x 1200 and 2880 x 1800 IPS panels and the laptops come with Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and fingerprint sensor plus Intel vPro security.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Mar 2026 14:30
The new Marathon update cuts thermal scope effectiveness, eases some UESC encounters, adds new contracts, and fixes multiple gameplay and stability issues.

Marathon update nerfs thermal scopes and adds new contracts

A new Marathon update nerfs thermal scopes, reduces some UESC durability, adds NuCaloric and Traxus contracts, and fixes crashes, store issues, and progression bugs.
Darryl Linington, 11 Mar 2026 14:21
Casio’s W218HD-3AV watch

Casio releases new affordable digital watch with green dial in US

The Casio W218HD-3AV digital watch has landed at the brand’s official online store in the US. This model has a dark display, a green dial and a metal strap. Features include an alarm, a stopwatch and an LED backlight.
Polly Allcock, 11 Mar 2026 14:10
The Fenix 8 Pro should be in line for a new stable update at some stage, too.

Multiple Garmin smartwatches to get new stable update soon with improved strength and HIIT activity experiences

Garmin has signalled that multiple smartwatches are set to receive new stable updates soon. All high-end models, the update will serve to resolve multiple outstanding issues that presented themselves after a recent stable software rollout.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 14:08
Bungie’s Marathon is off to a strong start on Steam, but Reddit and player comments show why many newcomers still find the extraction shooter confusing, punishing, and hard to learn.

Steam reviews praise Marathon while Reddit warns of "punishing" gameplay

Steam users are giving Bungie’s extraction shooter a strong early rating, but community discussion shows that confusing UI, harsh onboarding, and high-stakes PvPvE systems are still making Marathon a tough sell for many newcomers.
Darryl Linington, 11 Mar 2026 14:05
The original PlayStation 1.

Lego PlayStation 1: Pricing and availability for new Lego set leaks

A new leak suggests that Lego is working to release a set based on Sony's classic home console. Not only has the leak revealed a launch window for the Lego 72306 PlayStation 1, but it has also outlined pricing, too.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 14:03
Intel announces Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processors: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus unveiled

Intel announces Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processors: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus unveiled

Intel is expanding its desktop portfolio with the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors for gamers and content creators. Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus offer more cores, higher clock speeds, and faster DDR5 memory support. In addition, new optimization features improve the performance of modern games and applications.
Sebastian Bade, 11 Mar 2026 14:00
The back view and the front view of the MSI MPG 322UR X24 monitor.

MSI's new high-end 32-inch QD-OLED monitor features 4K 240 Hz tandem panel and full-bandwidth DisplayPort 2.1

MSI launches the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 gaming monitor featuring a 4K 240 Hz tandem OLED panel and DisplayPort 2.1. The 31.5-inch display sports AI presence sensors and 98 W power delivery for professional and gaming setups.
Anubhav Sharma, 11 Mar 2026 13:54
A screengrab from Marathon running on PC

Bungie targets Marathon data mining leaks on launch day, promises takedowns for unrevealed content

Bungie launched Marathon, its sci-fi extraction shooter reboot, and warned on day one that it would issue takedowns for any publicly shared data-mined content that had not yet been officially revealed. The studio says creators are still free to mine and share art based on content already playable in the current build, while unreleased assets and story details will be targeted to protect planned surprises and community-driven discoveries.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Mar 2026 13:44
CALB's new 60 Ah solid-state battery cell.

Solid-state batteries still twice the price cautions CALB as its tiny 60 Ah cells double EV range

Despite all the solid-state battery hype, their production-ready units still cost 12 cents per Wh against less than six cents for batteries with regular liquid electrolytes. Still, they have many other virtues besides doubling the typical EV range on a charge.
Daniel Zlatev, 11 Mar 2026 12:55
Fedora 44 beta brings a unified KDE Plasma experience across editions

Fedora Linux 44 beta unifies the KDE Plasma experience across editions

Yesterday's arrival of Fedora Linux 44 beta introduces the post-install Plasma Setup application for all KDE variants of this operating system alongside the Plasma Login Manager, which replaces SDDM as the default login manager. The Games Lab also replaces Xfce with KDE Plasma, and the changes don't stop here.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2026 12:33
The Vivo X300 Ultra features three rear-facing cameras.

Vivo X300 Ultra: Launch timeline, more camera samples and benchmark leak emerge for new 35 mm camera flagship

More details about the Vivo X300 Ultra have emerged in the last few hours. An executive has published more camera samples showcasing the device's 35 mm camera and 400 mm zoom capabilities. At the same time, the X300 Ultra has also appeared on Geekbench and is tipped to officially launch before the end of the month.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 12:20
Garmin’s vivosmart 5 is receiving software version 3.32

New Garmin wearable update fixes heart rate related problem

Garmin software version 3.32 is rolling out to users of one of the brand’s wearables. The update tackles a problem linked to the vivosmart 5’s heart rate functionality.
Polly Allcock, 11 Mar 2026 12:11
Casio’s new AEQ110W-3A2V watch

Casio AEQ110 classic watch with green dial now available in US

Casio has released the AEQ110W-3A2V hybrid watch in the US. This new version of the classic model has a green metallic dial with a black casing and strap. According to the brand, limited stock is available.
Polly Allcock, 11 Mar 2026 12:07
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G61SH is now available in the US for $599.99.

Samsung launches affordable 1440p QD-OLED monitor with 240Hz and Pantone Validated display

Samsung has released the Odyssey OLED G61SH in the US, a new 27-inch gaming monitor that appears to be a budget variant of the older G61SD. Priced at $599.99, it features the same 1440p QD-OLED panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate, but it makes a few compromises to reach the lower price point.
Elvis Shida, 11 Mar 2026 11:27
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra uses a relatively small 5,000 mAh battery.

Samsung is testing massive 18,000 mAh silicon smartphone batteries, leaked documents reveal

While an increasing number of Chinese flagship phones are adopting silicon-carbon batteries with capacities exceeding 7,000 mAh, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is still limited to a 5,000 mAh battery. However, Samsung already appears to be testing several advanced silicon-based batteries.
Hannes Brecher, 11 Mar 2026 09:58
ColorOS 16 logo

Oppo rolls out stable ColorOS 16 update to nine more smartphones

Oppo has started rolling out the stable ColorOS 16 update, based on Android 16, to nine more smartphones this month. The roughly 3.39GB update is arriving in phases across several Reno, F, and K series devices through mid-March.
Kristen Spradlin, 11 Mar 2026 09:23
An ingame screenshot with the Steam logo overlaid on top.

89% positive reviews, 30% launch discount: New dungeon-crawler RPG launches on Steam with unique skill-teaching mechanic

Thysiastery officially hit Steam on March 9, 2026, debuting to an 89% positive rating. The "Wizardry-style" dungeon crawler is currently $9.09, with a unique skill-teaching mechanic and grim, WW1-inspired pixel art.
Anubhav Sharma, 11 Mar 2026 08:21
The OnePlus 15T's display.

OnePlus 16 leak reveals next-gen Snapdragon flagship chipset and camera upgrade

The OnePlus 15 featured the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Now, a new leak reveals that its successor will use the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. Additionally, the OnePlus 16 may also feature an upgraded telephoto camera.
Huzefa Baloch, 11 Mar 2026 08:20
The 12.6" Mouse Computer M2 2-in-1 OLED tablet PC can be used as a tablet or laptop.

Mouse Computer unveils M2 2-in-1 tablet PC with a 12.6" OLED display, Intel i5-1335U CPU, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB storage

Mouse Computer Japan has unveiled the M2 (M2-ICU01BK-A) 2-in-1 tablet PC, a Surface Pro competitor with a 12.6-inch 60Hz OLED display with 10-point multitouch and pen input, an Intel i5-1335U CPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, a 5 MP webcam, and a 13 MP main rear camera in a 1.26 kg (2.78 lbs.) body.
David Chien, 11 Mar 2026 02:58
The 13-inch iPad Pro M5.

Deal | 13-inch Apple iPad Pro M5 with 1TB storage has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon

If you've been waiting for a good opportunity to grab the 13-inch iPad Pro M5, now might be the perfect time, as the 1TB model has crashed to its lowest price ever.
Abdul Haddi, 11 Mar 2026 02:55

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