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Link will gain several new abilities in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. (All images via Nintendo on YouTube)

Tears of the Kingdom gameplay video shows off Link's new abilities, including crafting

A new gameplay video of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, released by Nintendo today, shows off four new abilities that Link will gain in the upcoming sequel. These include the ability to reverse time for specific objects...

Sam Medley, 28 Mar 2023 19:16

The OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock supports dual 4K@60Hz monitors. (Image source: OWC)

Deal | OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock now at lowest price

OWC has discounted its 14-port Thunderbolt Dock, now selling for the low price of US$199.99 at Amazon in the US. The device features two Thunderbolt 3 ports and a Mini DisplayPort, with support for dual [email protected] resolution monitors...

Polly Allcock, 28 Mar 2023 19:09

The BenQ GP500 projector has up to 1,500 ANSI lumens brightness. (Image source: BenQ)

BenQ GP500 projector with 1,500 ANSI lumens brightness has just arrived

BenQ has launched the GP500 projector in the UK and the EU; the new gadget is also available in the US. The 4K LED device has up to 1,500 ANSI lumens brightness and can throw images up to 150-in (~381 cm) wide with a 1.0 to 1.3 th...

Polly Allcock, 28 Mar 2023 18:44

The Win Mini will be a slightly larger version of the Win 2. (Image source: The Phawx)

GPD Win Mini: New gaming handheld to launch with clamshell form factor, larger battery than Steam Deck and AMD Zen 4 APUs

More details about GPD's next-generation gaming handheld have surfaced online. Named the Win Mini, the gaming handheld will feature a 7-inch and 1080p display, a clamshell form factor and a 45 Wh battery, among other things.

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2023 18:39

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo comes in four colours, including a Harry Potter-themed edition. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo: New smartphone debuts as future POCO F5 with Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 chipset at a low price

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the first smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 chipset. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo also comes with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, up to 16 GB RAM and an optional Harry Potter spec...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2023 17:03

RedMagic's newly expanded product line-up. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 8 Pro Titanium and 4K Gaming Monitor launch internationally

RedMagic has unleashed a number of its PC gaming range alongside the latest colorway for its 8 Pro Android smartphone on markets such as the US and Canada for the first time. The accessories include the brand's Gaming Mouse and Ke...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2023 16:59

Lenovo Yoga 7 14 and Yoga 7 16 come with Ryzen 7000U series APUs. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga 7 14-inch and Yoga 7 16-inch variants get refreshed to AMD Ryzen 7000U starting from €999

Lenovo has refreshed its Yoga 7 lineup to feature the latest AMD Ryzen 7000U processors. The Yoga 7 (14, 8) and the Yoga 7 (16, 8) feature largely the same specifications, but the Yoga 7 14 looks to offer more display choices comp...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Mar 2023 16:05

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 upgrades to a 90Hz 16:10 PureSight OLED display and Ryzen 7000 processors

Lenovo has added a new Slim 7 variant to its Yoga line-up, touted as slim, elegant, yet performance-forward thanks to a Ryzen 7000-driven OLED display and dual USB4 ports. Accordingly, the OEM touts it as capable of some photo-edi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2023 15:48

Starlink upgrades Best Effort subs to Residential tier (image: SpaceX)

Starlink Internet speed boosted for Best Effort tier upgrades as new satellites increase capacity

Starlink launched about 500 new satellites since the beginning of the year, including of the new V2 generation. Waitlisted users on the Best Effort tier are now being upgraded to Starlink Residential speeds for free as SpaceX take...

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Mar 2023 15:29

The Anker 525 Charging Station has a maximum output of 67 W. (Image source: Anker)

Deal | Anker 525 Charging Station now 20% off

Anker has discounted the 525 charging hub in the US at its online store and Amazon, offering 20% off the typical retail price. The gadget has two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports and three AC outlets. A maximum output power of 67 W fr...

Polly Allcock, 28 Mar 2023 15:28

70mai Dash Cam Omni enters the North American market

The 360-degree full-view 70mai Dash Cam Omni has just made its debut in North America. With a list price of US$199.99 for the US and CAD$279.99 for Canada, this 1080p dash camera features AI motion detection, built-in GPS and 128 ...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2023 15:06

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i: New premium prosumer laptops with miniLED screens and GeForce RTX 4070

Lenovo is expanding its consumer lineup with a new high-end series. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i will be available in two sizes and powerful components like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 as well as miniLED screens. We were able to take a ...

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Mar 2023 15:05

iOS 16.4 is available to download now across generations of iPhones. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 updates with new features and Apple Pencil hover upgrades

Apple has issued the fourth major update for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 make several small changes for modern iPhones and iPads, including 21 new emojis. iPadOS 16.4 should also improve the versatility of the A...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2023 15:02

Slimmer than the previous gen (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo presents refreshed Yoga 7i 14-inch and 16-inch convertibles with Intel Raptor Lake-P/U CPUs

This year's Yoga 7i convertibles are slimmer than the previous gen and feature Intel's latest Raptor Lake-P/U processors. The 14-inch models include two OLED touchscreen options, but the 16-inchers only feature LCD IPS options. Bo...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Mar 2023 15:00

Slim and packed with fast features (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces 14-inch Yoga Slim 6 ultrabook with AMD Ryzen 7000U processors and USB4 connector

The 2023 Yoga Slim 6 ultrabook comes with three screen options including an FHD+ OLED and it is powered by AMD's latest Ryzen 7000U Phoenix mobile processors with fast RDNA 3 iGPUs. It also features a USB4 connector and an 180° hi...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Mar 2023 15:00

The new Yoga Pro 7-series design. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 and Pro 7i (14.5-inch, 8) are touted as new all-round work PCs with up to RTX 4050 graphics

Lenovo has unveiled the Ryzen 7000-powered Yoga Pro 7, and its Raptor Lake-based counterpart the Pro 7i, each with a choice of either RTX 3050 or 4050 discrete graphics. The two new laptop variants also boast the same up-to-3K/120...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2023 15:00

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series has been discounted on Amazon (image via own)

Deal | Entire Samsung Galaxy S23 series now available on Amazon with hefty discounts

Samsung is offering a free storage upgrade for the Galaxy S23 series on Amazon. The 256 GB Galaxy S23, 512 GB Galaxy S23+ and 512 GB Galaxy S23 Ultra can now be had for US$799, US$999 and US$1,199, respectively, until the offer la...

Anil Ganti, 28 Mar 2023 14:19

Intel Arc Battlemage is reportedly coming with significant machine learning and ray tracing uplifts. (Source: Intel)

Intel Arc Battlemage specifications leak suggesting a massive increase in Xe core count, L2 cache, and clock speeds vs Arc A770

With the less-than-ideal release of the first-gen Intel Arc GPUs out of the way, eyes are set on Team Blue’s next-gen enthusiast Arc Battlemage boards. According to the latest information from RedGamingTech, the Arc Battlemage cou...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Mar 2023 11:30

Japanese EV battery makers like Panasonic supply Tesla (image: Tesla)

US-Japan pact on EV battery materials hints at final Treasury Department tax credit guidelines

Teslas with made-in-Japan batteries may qualify for tax credit as US signs pilot EV agreement over critical minerals. Both countries won't levy export taxes on battery materials and Japanese electric cars may now qualify for the I...

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Mar 2023 10:02

Key Razer Blade 14 2023 specifications have been leaked online (image via own)

Razer Blade 14 2023: Compact gaming laptop to feature an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070

A new leak sheds light on the Razer Blade 14 2023's specifications. It will use a Phoenix-based Ryzen 9 7940HS (35-54 Watts) CPU and an Ada Lovelace-based GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. Razer is expected to unveil it sometime in ...

Anil Ganti, 28 Mar 2023 05:43

A well-known US retailer has the Nintendo Switch OLED on sale for 11 percent off its MSRP (Image: Nintendo)

Deal | Nintendo Switch OLED gets rare discount and drops to one of its lowest prices yet

The coveted OLED model of the Nintendo Switch does not go on sale very often, but a noteworthy deal for the gorgeous white color variant currently offers 11 percent in savings in relation to the official MSRP of the popular Japane...

Enrico Frahn, 27 Mar 2023 22:28

The Powkiddy Y6 is a tiny TV stick designed for retro console emulation. (All images via Powkiddy on AliExpress)

Powkiddy Y6 offers retro gaming in Chromecast-sized package

The Powkiddy Y6 is a tiny TV stick with hardware powerful enough to emulate dozens of retro consoles. The entire package is roughly the size of a Google Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV Stick, meaning it can plug into the back of a TV...

Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2023 21:44

The 11 Jupiter Rock Edition. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock Edition scheduled for late March 2023 launch

OnePlus claims to have gone to "extreme" lengths to produce an upcoming limited edition of its flagship smartphone in 2023. This apparently involves developing a nine-step process in order to turn an "unprecedented" material into ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2023 21:01

The NUC 13 Pro utilises Raptor Lake-P processors with 64 W PL2. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Intel NUC 13 Pro launches with up to 64 GB RAM, twin Thunderbolt 4 ports and new Raptor Lake-P processors

Intel has introduced the NUC 13 Pro, its latest mini-PC. The NUC 13 Pro comes with up to a Core i7-1370P processor, 64 GB RAM and twin Thunderbolt 4 ports, among other features. Pre-orders have opened for the 117 x 112 mm mini-PC ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2023 20:21

The C21 and C22 Pro are live. (Source: Fiido)

Fiido C21 Pro and C22 Pro launch with gravel tires, remote unlocking and centrally-mounted displays

Fiido has introduced its latest e-bike as a 'city' model that comes in either step-through or step-over frame types. They are called the C21 Pro and C22 Pro respectively, and come with the same 250W rear hub motor and torque senso...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2023 20:00

Intel loses a visionary. (Source: Intel via Twitter)

Intel co-founder Gordon Moore passes away at age 94

Intel has paid tribute to one of its originators on announcing his "peaceful" death in his Hawaii home. The semiconductor pioneer leaves the world his pivotal insight, invaluable contributions and eponymous "Law" on his passing. M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2023 19:47

The Edge 40 Pro will be the global version of the Moto X40. (Image source: Motorola via @_snoopytech_)

Motorola Edge 40 Pro: New leak showcases higher than expected pricing for future flagship

A new leak has revealed updated European pricing for the Edge 40 Pro, Motorola's next global flagship smartphone. Contrary to earlier leaks, Motorola has priced the Edge 40 Pro at €100 higher than the Edge 30 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2023 18:43

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be shown off tomorrow (image via Nintendo)

Nintendo to show off The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay footage on March 28

Ten minutes of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay footage will be shown off on Nintendo's YouTube channel on March 28 at 07:00 PT. Pre-orders for the game are now live, and it will be playable worldwide on May 12.

Anil Ganti, 27 Mar 2023 17:58

The 4 nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is rumored to offer a 1 GHz Adreno 750 GPU. (Image Source: @Za_Raczke on Twitter)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's Adreno 750 rumored to have 1 GHz clock, Cortex-X4 "Hunter" core to be clocked at 3.72 GHz

Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC might be the first to feature a 1 GHz Adreno 750 GPU according to rumors. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will also see a Cortex-X4 "Hunter" core with speeds up to 3.72 GHz and will use a 1+3+2+2 ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Mar 2023 17:33

OPPO and OnePlus claim that they will continue to supply Europe and the UK. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo and OnePlus comment on alleged European and UK exits

According to several reports, OnePlus and Oppo have decided to leave European and UK markets. Reputedly, the two companies planned to pull out of France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK first, starting in mid-2023. However, of...

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2023 17:21

Zeekr EVs will be first in line for CATL's longer range batteries (image: Zeekr)

CATL to start mass production of Tesla Model 3 LFP and Model Y 4680 energy density-beating batteries

The M3P technology replaces the iron in the base Model 3's LFP battery with a combination of manganese and other metals to offer higher energy density at a comparable price. CATL has also started production of its 4680-style cells...

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Mar 2023 16:21

Intel Core i9-12900KS desktop processor retail box (Source: Intel)

Deal | Intel Core i9-12900KS hits all-time low price of US$411.99 on Amazon

Introduced less than a year ago with a release price of US$739, the Intel Core i9-12900KS desktop processor is now available on Amazon for the lowest price so far, reveals Camelcamelcamel. The US$411.99 discounted price comes as t...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2023 16:03

The Moto G53s will likely perform slightly worse than the Moto G53, pictured. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Motorola Moto G53s: New smartphone leaks as potentially smaller Moto G53 alternative

The Motorola Moto G53s has emerged online, courtesy of a Google Play Console listing. While the Moto G53s shares its name with the Moto G53, Motorola may distinguish the pair in a few ways.

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2023 14:57

The Motorola Edge 40's specs have been revealed (image via Motorola)

Motorola Edge 40 specifications revealed by new leak

A new leak says the Motorola Edge 40 will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, a 6.5-inch 144 Hz POLED screen, and a 4,400 mAh battery that supports 68 W fast charging.

Anil Ganti, 27 Mar 2023 13:45

The Venus UM690 packs plenty of performance into a compact housing. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Deal | MINISFORUM Venus UM690: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX mini-PC drops below US$700 with RAM and storage in new money off deal

The Venus UM690 remains one of MINISFORUM's most powerful mini-PCs, with the Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M and DDR5 RAM delivering exceptional performance within a 127.6 x 127.6 x 48.2 mm chassis. A new deal has discounted the MINIS...

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2023 13:31

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 weighs 3.64 lbs (1.65 kg). (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Stellar ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 featuring a Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6700S records a solid 33% discount at Best Buy

Best Buy is now selling the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 equipped with a Ryzen 9 6900HS CPU, a Radeon RX 6700S GPU, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB of SSD storage for US$1,099.99. With an average rating of 4.1 out of almost 600 reviews more than hal...

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Mar 2023 12:49

XPG Xenia 14 features an HD webcam that supports Windows Hello facial recognition. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Superb XPG Xenia 14 ultralight laptop is a bargain after a sizeable 44% discount on B&H Photo

B&H Photo has the XPG Xenia 14 with a Core i7-1165G7/i5-1135G7 at a significant US$340 and US$395 off the list price. Aside from the mentioned 11th gen CPU choices, the laptop comes with upgradable 16 GB XPG Hunter DDR4-3200 memor...

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Mar 2023 10:30

Crypto mining rig with NVIDIA cards (image: miner69niner/Reddit, edited)

NVIDIA's Kagan lambasts crypto as useless for humanity as he touts AI

Despite the billions in profits from graphics cards bought for crypto mining rigs, NVIDIA's Chief Technical Officer confirmed that the company has a love-hate relationship with cryptocurrencies. 'I never believed that is something...

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Mar 2023 10:19

Corsair Force MP600 Gen4 PCIe SSD (Source: Corsair)

Deal | 2 TB Corsair Force MP600 Gen4 PCIe SSD 34% off on Amazon

With a list price of US$449.99, the 2 TB Corsair Force MP600 Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 SSD is now down to US$297.99 on Amazon. This SSD delivers sequential write/read speeds of up to 4,950/4,250 MB/s and comes with a generous aluminum...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Mar 2023 22:30

Exploration seems to be a popular genre for free indie games lately. (Image source: Steam)

3 short and sweet free casual games on Steam that are criminally underrated

There's no shortage of expansive open-world games and PvP arena shooters on Steam that have no regard for your time, or narrative games with exorbitantly long, winding stories that take forever to get to the point. There's somethi...

Julian van der Merwe, 26 Mar 2023 22:24

Base Model 3 and Model Y may soon lose the tax credit (image: Tesla)

Federal EV and battery subsidies may cost US$575 billion more than budget as tax credit recipients multiply

New financial analysis claims that the government may have lowballed the 10-year cost of the green energy subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act by a factor of three. Not only could the electric car tax credits be US$379 billion...

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Mar 2023 20:40

Official USB-C AirPods may be on the way. (Source: Ken Pillonel via YouTube)

AirPods Pro 2 with USB type-C case tipped to launch in mid-2023

Apple is now thought to issue a potentially important and popular refresh for the AirPods Pro 2 later in 2023. These versions of the TWS earbuds are believed to be the first to ship in a charging case with a USB type-C port instea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2023 20:03

The Camon 20 Premier 5G(?). (Source: TheCluesTech)

Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G: New leak points to a unique camera hump for the impending Android smartphone

With its 120Hz FHD+ display driven by an aging MediaTek Dimensity chipset, the Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G seems like nothing special on the mid-range Android smartphone ahead of its reportedly upcoming launch. However, it might sti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2023 19:03

Amazon has the Samsung 980 Pro SSD with 1TB of capacity on sale for US$75 (Image: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD gets another massive price cut on Amazon

The lightning-fast NVMe SSD with 1TB of storage capacity was still hovering around the US$100 mark just a few months ago, which makes Amazon's current deal for the sought-after Samsung 980 Pro absolutely noteworthy.

Enrico Frahn, 26 Mar 2023 18:31

Apple Reality: still thought to look like this. (Source: Antonio de Rosa)

Rumor | Apple unveils first-gen Reality headset in secret top-level corporate preview

Apple has reportedly held an event during which its inaugural mixed-reality headset had been revealed - however, it was apparently a private launch preview for about one hundred of the OEM's own top executives. Then again, this al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2023 18:19

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