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Casio confirms new premium G-Shock MRG-B2100R-2A Bluetooth Solar watch for UK

The Casio G-Shock MRG-B2100R-2A watch has been listed on the brand’s international and UK websites. As such, the pricing for the UK market and the full specification of the wearable are now confirmed. It will offer solar charging ...

Polly Allcock, 22 Jan 2025 19:47

Old vs new 2025 Model Y rears (Image source: OnlyBuyaTesla/X)

First 2025 Model Y Juniper review photos reveal the new interior and fresh Glacial Blue color

Reviewers have managed to take a number of 2025 Model Y pictures in the flesh, including a comparison between the old and new models.

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Jan 2025 19:39

The Oppo Find N5 will be the first device released using Qualcomm's newer but slower Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. (Image source: Oppo)

OnePlus Open 2: 80 W charging and satellite connectivity coming as Oppo confirms slower Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset

New details about the OnePlus Open 2 have emerged online. While 50 W wireless charging support has already been confirmed, a regulatory body has outlined that the device will also offer 80 W wired charging and an optional satellit...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2025 19:24

RTX 5070 Ti gets tentative release date in new leak from EU retailer

It looks like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti will launch sooner than expected, if leaks from a large European hardware retailer are to be believed.

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jan 2025 19:19

The Asus CR Chromebook lineup will be available with convertible variants. (Image source: Asus)

Asus unveils new Chromebooks with 4G connectivity, 360-degree hinge, and spill-proof durability

Asus has unveiled a new lineup of next-generation Chromebooks, dubbed the CR series. With quad-core processors, convertible designs, optional 4G connectivity, and up to 16 GB of memory, the CR lineup aims to empower students on a ...

Sambit Saha, 22 Jan 2025 19:19

The K300s is available at a healthy $321.99 discount until January 25. (Image source: Yaber)

Yaber K300s: Triple RGB laser projector released with over $300 launch discount, but only for a short time

Yaber has now released its K300s projector globally. Not only does the projector offer automatic focus and keystone correction, but it can be purchased with a sizeable launch discount until later this week.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2025 19:06

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S25 Ultra (image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Unpacked | Galaxy S25 Ultra official with marginally better cameras, Titanium chassis, and a downgraded S Pen

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is finally official with some new camera sensors, a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, a larger vapour chamber and an S Pen bereft of Bluetooth connectivity.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jan 2025 19:00

The Galaxy S25 comes in a multitude of launch colours. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung Galaxy S25 arrives as new compact Android flagship to beat with performance upgrades aplenty

The Galaxy S25 is Samsung's latest attempt at releasing a compact flagship smartphone. While the new device carries over some of its predecessor's hardware, it does so with performance upgrades and in a smaller overall package.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2025 19:00

The excellent Ryzen 7 9800X3D is now available for an all-time low price on Amazon. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Outstanding gaming CPU discounted to lowest price ever on Amazon

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, simply put, is the best gaming CPU that money can buy right now. Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, the Zen 5 gaming behemoth is now more affordable than ever before.

Sambit Saha, 22 Jan 2025 18:59

Innocn unleashes 49-inch 5K2K 144Hz QD-OLED monitor for just under $1,000

Innocn has expanded into the 'extra-wide' end of the QD-OLED gaming market with the GX87, a display with the on-trend 5K2K resolution over 49 inches of 1800R curvature. It is rated for a refresh rate of 144Hz and a latency of as l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2025 18:49

The Beelink EQR6 mini PC packs a Ryzen 9 6900HX in a compact chassis. (Image source: Beelink)

Deal | Beelink EQR6 mini PC with Ryzen 9 6900HX APU and 24 GB memory discounted to lowest-ever price on Amazon

The Beelink EQR6 mini PC is an excellent choice for CPU-intensive productivity tasks, casual usage, and lightweight gaming. Powered by the Ryzen 9 6900HX APU paired with 24 GB of RAM, the EQR6 brings commendable value to the table...

Sambit Saha, 22 Jan 2025 18:19

Humphrey Appleby inspired a governmental AI tool in the UK (Image source: BBC News)

Humphrey: The AI-powered British bureaucrat coming this summer

The AI assistant Humphrey, named after the sitcom "Yes, Minister," aims to enhance secure document storage, including digital driving licenses. Although it will be launched in months, Humphrey has already been subjected to accusat...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2025 18:05

A new Doom game might be closer than initially anticipated (image source: Steam)

Doom: The Dark Ages tipped to launch in mid-May

A new leak tells us id Soft's new AAA game, Doom: The Dark Ages, will launch in May 2025. It is expected to launch on all three platforms and will likely be playable on Xbox Game Pass on the first day.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jan 2025 17:52

Casio will release three new DW-6900 watches in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

Casio G-Shock DW-6900TR watches coming soon to the UK

Casio has announced that the new DW-6900TR watches will be available in the UK in the near future. These three wearables, the DW-6900TR-1, the DW-6900TR-4, and the DW-6900TR-9, celebrate the 30th anniversary of the model. Features...

Polly Allcock, 22 Jan 2025 17:50

Nvidia RTX 5090 power connector concerns (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia addresses RTX 5090 melting power connector concerns

The RTX 5090 will force some gamers to upgrade their PC's power supply. Even with enough juice, buyers may worry that melted power connectors will spoil the fun. How do Nvidia (and its AIB partners) plan to avoid the issues that a...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Jan 2025 17:48

Sharge Pouch Mini promises convenient and compact charging with eye-catching design

The innovative Sharge Pouch series of power banks is back with a new Mini variant. The accessory lacks the official OnePlus tie-in of its forebear, yet retains the same general color scheme for its in-built USB-C cable. Sharge ass...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2025 17:28

The iPhone 17 Air is likely to sport a Pixel-inspired redesign that will most definitely be rather contentious. (Image source: Majin Bu)

Massive Apple iPhone 17 Air leak reveals Google Pixel-inspired camera layout

A recent leak has revealed what the iPhone 17 Air will look like - at least from the back. With a fresh new rear design that screams Pixel, the newest 'Air' in Apple's lineup will be attempting to make annual iPhone upgrades excit...

Sambit Saha, 22 Jan 2025 17:17

The Retractable 65. (Image source: Sharge)

Sharge Retractable 65 debuts as power brick with built-in pull-to-use USB-C cable

Sharge has brought its latest type of fashionable power brick to the global market. The Retractable 65 packs its own pull-out cable as well as the "advanced" gallium nitride (GaN) rated to keep it cool while charging at up to 65W....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2025 17:09

The Switch 2 is not expected to be released before June 2025. (Image source: Nintendo / YouTube)

Switch 2 release: The earliest possible date

Now that the Switch 2 has been officially unveiled, speculation has centered on a possible release date. The dates for planned hands-on events at least indicate when the new Nintendo console can be expected to be released at the e...

Marius Müller, 22 Jan 2025 16:39

The RTX 5090 Founders Edition has an MSRP of $1,999. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 launch supply concerns mount as custom gaming PC builder terms it as "worst"

Launch supply of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is seemingly quite bad, as a custom gaming PC builder has warned users of the GPU's shortage. This is not the first time that we've heard about concerns pertaining to the RTX 5090's ava...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jan 2025 16:32

Bigger battery, faster charging: iQoo Neo11 tipped to outdo Realme namesake with crucial selling points

The Realme Neo 7 currently purports to overpower even some current flagship Android smartphones with the size of its battery (and also the speed of its charging in some cases). The similar-sound iQoo Neo series might be poised to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2025 16:07

The HMD Crest will receive a global launch after being exclusively sold in India for several months. (Image source: HMD)

HMD Crest 5G global version specs and price leak reveals differences from the Indian variant

The HMD Crest is reported to get a global release after several months of being exclusive to India. However, when it arrives, it will be sporting a few differences from the version sold in India.

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Jan 2025 15:41

China to use lasers for power delivery in space (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

China might supply power to its spacecraft using moon-orbiting lasers

Since spacecraft left in the dark might need more power than what can be stored in the internal batteries during exposure to sunlight, China is considering transmitting power from orbit using laser wireless transmission. Moving be...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2025 15:37

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is slated to hit shelves soon (image source: Nvidia)

New GeForce RTX 5090 leak highlights up to 46% performance uplift in synthetic benchmarks

3D Mark scores of the GeForce RTX 5090 have leaked online. Overall, the graphics card offers a decent performance uplift over its last-gen counterpart.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jan 2025 15:30

Fanatical is offering Dragon's Dogma 2 with a 52 percent discount for $31.19. (Image source: Fanatical)

Massive discount: Popular RPG now 52% off on Fanatical

An official game reseller, Fanatical, is offering a generous 52% discount on a highly anticipated AAA role-playing game, dropping the price from $64.99 to $31.19. This deal is especially attractive for RPG fans eager to dive into ...

Marius Müller, 22 Jan 2025 15:24

On January 22, Microsoft added seven new games to the Xbox Game Pass. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

7 new games now available on Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty to look forward to with a variety of fresh additions coming to Microsoft’s gaming service. Featuring seven titles spanning different genres, there's sure to be something for every taste.

Marius Müller, 22 Jan 2025 15:04

The OnePlus Pad 2. (Image source: OnePlus)

Deal | OnePlus Pad 2 limited-time deal: $50 off and a gift worth up to $149

The OnePlus Pad 2 is a high-end tablet that launched last year. The company is currently offering a $50 discount on the OnePlus Pad 2. The deal also includes a complimentary gift.

Huzefa Baloch, 22 Jan 2025 14:53

Casio could add a new watch to the GM-110 Series, which includes the GM-110G (above). (Image source: Casio)

Casio G-Shock G-Steel GM-110: New watch with metal strap rumored

Casio could be working on a new G-Shock G-Steel GM-110 watch. A recent report indicates that this product would offer both a metal strap and a metal bezel. This follows a recent trend of full metal releases, and it could offer fea...

Polly Allcock, 22 Jan 2025 14:39

The Netflix subscription with access to 4K content already costs $24.99 in the US (Image source: BoliviaInteligente)

Netflix preparing next price hike: Subscription costs to rise by up to 16% in selected regions, ads to be enforced

Following record growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, Netflix will be increasing the prices of all its subscription plans by up to 16% in four markets. The company has also announced a stronger focus on advertisements.

Hannes Brecher, 22 Jan 2025 14:20

Hands-on photos of the Galaxy S25 series and their retail packaging have not leaked before. (Image source: Reddit)

Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra revealed hours before launch in hands-on footage with retail packaging

Samsung is hours away from officially unveiling the Galaxy S25 series at its next Galaxy Unpacked event. A Redditor has beaten the company to the punch by revealing hands-on footage of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S2...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2025 14:17

The new iPhone SE is believed to be Apple's next iPhone release. (Image source: Sonny Dickson)

iPhone 16e: New leak points to smaller than expected dimensions for next iPhone SE release

A new report suggests that the next iPhone SE may be even smaller than previous reports implied. In fact, the iPhone SE (4th Gen), also known as the iPhone 16e, may be a more compact option than the existing iPhone 15 or iPhone 16...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2025 14:10

The Teclast T60 Plus (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Test verdict on the Teclast T60 Plus: Incredibly affordable 12-inch tablet

The 12-inch entry-level tablet is not only able to impress in our test with the size of its display but also scores with a good contrast and a brightness that is attractive for this price class. On the other hand, you also have to...

Marcus Herbrich, 22 Jan 2025 13:15

The latest e-ink monitor from Dasung can reach a 60 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: Dasung)

Dasung Paperlike 103: Fastest 60 Hz e-ink monitor unveiled

Dasung has showcased its fastest e-ink monitor ever. The Paperlike 103 features a 60 Hz refresh rate, enabling even videos to be rendered smoothly. It could also be a compelling option for portable use due to the low-power nature ...

Hannes Brecher, 22 Jan 2025 12:51

The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme features a 7-inch FHD display. (Image source: Asus/Best Buy, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Asus ROG Ally with Z1 Extreme SoC and free ROG Ally travel case is on sale at 31% discount

The Asus ROG Ally powered by a Z1 Extreme SoC, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is enjoying a big 31% discount on the list price at Best Buy. The console comes with a free ROG Ally carrying case which makes the offer even sweet...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jan 2025 12:18

The Nintendo Switch 2's extra triggers are not input buttons

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with lots of design changes, but one change believed to be new input buttons on the Joy-Con controllers is actually not what many thought it is. New official info has now revealed what the buttons actua...

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Jan 2025 11:06

Team Blue and Team Red have competed for years in all CPU markets, including desktop and laptop. (Image source: DallE 3 creation)

AMD overtakes Intel in benchmark desktop CPU market share but still struggles to build on Ryzen 4000 laptop APU success

The CPU market share graphs over at the PassMark benchmark site make for interesting reading lately, as it seems AMD has once again surpassed Intel in terms of desktop CPU market share. This last happened back in the first quarter...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2025 10:50

One of the best pro wrestling games on Steam is 80% off for a limited time

The critically acclaimed Fire Pro Wrestling World is on deep discount as part of Spike Chunsoft's 40th anniversary sale. The series has been around since 1989 and has a unique grappling system that has earned it a cult following.

Rohith Bhaskar, 22 Jan 2025 10:35

FSD reverse path is now showing on HW3 cars (Image source: Scotty4Scott/X)

Tesla bringing FSD reverse to HW3 vehicles and may lower insurance premiums for autonomous driving

Tesla is trying hard to shoehorn the latest FSD v13 edition of its autonomous driving software into vehicles with older Hardware 3.0 computers, and is notching some successes.

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Jan 2025 10:21

The Nexx is a Linux smartphone with state-of-the-art hardware. (Image source: Liberux)

Liberux Nexx: New Linux smartphone with 32GB RAM, 2TB storage, 5G and more

The Liberux Nexx is a new smartphone that comes with decent specs and is designed with security and privacy in mind. Using Linux as the OS, the developers also hope to make a statement against the common practice of planned obsole...

Silvio Werner, 22 Jan 2025 09:04

Both the iQoo 14 and 14 Pro may be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (iQoo 13 pictured, image source: iQoo)

iQoo 14 Pro tipped to feature periscope telephoto and Samsung OLED panel

The iQoo 13 launched as one of the first flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. As for the successor lineup, recent reports suggest there will be a Pro model, which will sport a periscope camera.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jan 2025 07:19

The Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 can overheat (Image source: Inge Schwabe)

Overheating Fitbit smartwatches can cause injuries: Google offers update and $50 compensation to affected users

Certain Fitbit smartwatches potentially pose a safety risk. Google states that two of its wearables can overheat, which can lead to injuries. Fortunately, the issue can supposedly be solved via a new software update.

Silvio Werner, 22 Jan 2025 04:03

The Xbox Wireless Controller Xbox Pulse Cipher Special Edition is the third in the Cipher series. (Image source: Xbox)

Microsoft unveils new transparent red Xbox Wireless Controller under its Cipher series

Last year, Microsoft began releasing transparent editions of the Xbox Wireless Controller under a special edition Cipher series. Originally available in only two colors, the series is now getting a third variant that's covered in ...

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Jan 2025 03:11

President Trump announces $500 billion Stargate AI investment project with leaders of Softbank, Oracle, and OpenAI. (Image source: Fox 5 on YouTube)

President Trump announces Stargate AI investment project with $500 billion from MGX, OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank

The Stargate AI investment project is equity-funded by MGX, OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, and partners with Arm, Microsoft, and Nvidia to create the necessary AI infrastructure to maintain America's leadership and dominance in the...

David Chien, 22 Jan 2025 00:56

President Donald Trump, signing executive orders. (Image source: The White House)

Trump announces National Energy Emergency and imposes a temporary ban on offshore wind leases

President Donald Trump signed orders to expedite the development, production, and transportation of domestic energy resources as part of the National Energy Emergency, while also imposing a temporary ban on new offshore wind lease...

Daniela Morales Soler, 22 Jan 2025 00:02

The OnePlus 13R. (Image source: OnePlus)

Key highlights of upcoming OnePlus phones with new design leaked

OnePlus has confirmed that its 2025 devices will feature a major design overhaul. A recent leak has shared details of two phones that could be launching with the new design.

Huzefa Baloch, 21 Jan 2025 23:16

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