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The HP Pavilion Plus 14 notebook currently on sale is available in the Warm Gold colorway (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP Pavilion Plus 14 with with 90 Hz 2.8K OLED marked down to record-low $470

HP's Pavilion Plus 14 features a 2,880 x 1,800 OLED screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate, a Core i7-12700H, 16 GB of memory, and a 512 GB SSD. Currently discounted to just $469.99 at Office Depot, it could make for a great content con...

Tudor Cibean, 30 Apr 2025 12:43

The Ayaneo Pocket S2 will launch in May 2025 (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo announces imminent availability of Pocket S2 gaming handheld

The Ayaneo Pocket S2 became official as a new Android gaming handheld with the latest Snapdragon G3 Gen 3. While the March 2025 unveiling didn't share anything about the price and availability, the company has now confirmed a May ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Apr 2025 12:35

The Huawei Smart Door Lock 2 has arrived in China. (Image source: Huawei)

New Huawei Smart Door Lock 2 with palm recognition arrives

The Huawei Smart Door Lock 2 has been revealed in China. This new model offers a range of ways to unlock your door, including palm vein recognition and a fingerprint scanner. Plus, there is a built-in outdoor camera with live vide...

Polly Allcock, 30 Apr 2025 12:27

The new Starlink Router Mini comes to extend Wi-fi range at an affordable price. (Image source: Starlink)

Starlink outs cheap Mini router for extended range as a Mesh node and on the go option

Instead of releasing a Gen 4 Starlink router, SpaceX filled a gap in its device offering by releasing a Starlink Mini router to go with its respective compact and highly mobile dish. It will be sold concurrently with Starlink's ot...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Apr 2025 12:19

The Casio G-Shock x Ron Herman GA-2100 is a limited edition watch. (Image source: Ron Herman)

Limited edition Casio G-Shock GA-2100 watch launching soon

Casio and Ron Herman have teamed up again, this time on a limited edition G-Shock GA-2100 watch. This model has an octagonal bezel with a black and gray color scheme. Features include 20 ATM water resistance, a stopwatch, multiple...

Polly Allcock, 30 Apr 2025 12:17

MiniBook X N150: Small and lightweight convertible (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi launches new thin and light convertible with 2K touch display

The Chuwi MiniBook X is a new compact laptop featuring a touchscreen, a current-gen Intel processor and a decent amount of RAM. The display can be folded behind the keyboard, allowing the device function as a tablet.

Silvio Werner, 30 Apr 2025 12:12

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more US states (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

You can now add your driver’s license to Google Wallet in more States — here's how

CheckMag Google Wallet is expanding support for digital IDs, letting residents in more U.S. states store their driver's licenses or passports on their phones. The update also brings new privacy-first age verification using zero-knowledge p...

Antony Muchiri, 30 Apr 2025 11:45

The Alienware m18 R1 with the RX 7900M GPU is among the few gaming laptops with AMD cards. (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Major RX 9000 RDNA 4 laptop GPU leak reveals specs of RX 9080M, RX 9070M XT, and more

While AMD hasn't provided any details about the RDNA 4 RX 9000 mobile GPUs, the entire RX 9000 mobile GPU series has leaked online. We now have specs of the RX 9080M, the RX 9070M XT, the RX 9070M, the RX 9060M, and the RX 9060 S.

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Apr 2025 11:42

The RedMagic Nova. (Image Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic compact gaming tablet to launch with an OLED screen soon

Nubia's RedMagic gaming sub-brand is set to launch a new tablet shortly. This tablet will do battle with rivals from Xiaomi and Lenovo, but is set to have a larger battery than both while also featuring an OLED display.

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2025 09:45

The Chuwi AuBox mini PC is now available to purchase (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi AuBox launches as new mini PC with a capable AMD Ryzen APU

The Chuwi AuBox was first unveiled in February 2025, and the new mini PC is now available to purchase. It comes with the Ryzen 7 8745HS, a powerful AMD APU from the Hawk Point line, and it currently costs $449.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Apr 2025 09:32

Casio is bringing a whole slew of new launches in the coming weeks. (Image source: Great G-Shock World, Casioblog, @morgan_gshock on Instagram, MyNavi)

Every new Casio watch tipped for launch after April’s leak wave - G-Shock, Pro Trek, and more

CheckMag Casio’s April leaks preview a packed summer lineup, with the return of G-Lide, a new Hidden Shine series, artist collabs like Mooze’s GA-2100, and high-end Pro Trek lume dials. New models span fitness, anime-themed drops, and prem...

Anubhav Sharma, 30 Apr 2025 09:12

Doogee S200 Plus 5G rugged Android handset now discounted by up to 30% (Image source: Doogee)

Deal | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-driven Doogee S200 Plus now up to 30% off

While bringing together a 4 nm 5G-capable chip, 12 GB/512 GB of memory/internal storage, a 6.72-inch/1.32-inch front/rear display combo, a 100 MP main camera with AI capabilities, as well as a stylish yet rugged design, the Doogee...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Apr 2025 09:07

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has entered mass production (image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Z Flip 7 enters mass production with Exynos 2500 at the helm

A South Korean media outlet reports Samsung has started mass-producing the Galaxy Z Flip 7. It will be the first foldable to launch with an Exynos chip later this year.

Anil Ganti, 30 Apr 2025 08:48

The Nokia PureBook Pro was one of three laptops released by Off Global. (Image source: Nokia)

French licensee for Nokia-branded laptops shuts down

Off Global, a Lyon-based French startup which was a Nokia licensee that manufactured Nokia-branded laptops has closed shop. The company, which was founded in 2020, released only three Nokia laptops during its lifetime.

Habeeb Onawole, 30 Apr 2025 08:38

Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been heavily discounted on Steam (image source: Grok)

$10 for 6 games: Iconic FPS franchise gets 75% discount on Steam

Halo: The Master Chief Collection has received a substantial discount on Steam. The six-game bundle is 75% off and can be had for an attractively low price.

Anil Ganti, 30 Apr 2025 05:48

The GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU has been spotted on Geekbench (images source: Nvidia)

RTX 5060 laptop GPU makes Geekbench debut with decent performance gains over RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 5060 laptop variant has shown up on Geekbench. In the OpenCL benchmark, it outperforms the RTX 4060 laptop GPU by up to 18%.

Anil Ganti, 30 Apr 2025 04:58

The OnePlus Watch 2 is 30% off on Amazon. (Image source: OnePlus)

Deal | The OnePlus Watch 2 for $210 (30% off) is worth buying over the Watch 3 despite the latter's price cut

The OnePlus Watch 2 has been available for more than a year and already even has a successor in the form of the OnePlus Watch 3. However, with a current limited-time discount on Amazon, last year's model seems worth buying over th...

Habeeb Onawole, 30 Apr 2025 04:22

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition is a sleek OLED laptop that's currently on sale (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 OLED laptop with 32GB RAM and Core Ultra 7 gets biggest discount yet

While Lenovo is still asking over $1,600 for the ThinkPad X9 configuration with 32GB of memory and Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, another online retailer has discounted the 14-inch business laptop by almost 20%.

Enrico Frahn, 30 Apr 2025 03:42

The xMEMS XMC-2400 solid-state cooling chip dissipates heat by using sound waves to move air. (Image source: xMEMS)

xMEMS launches XMC-2400 chip that cools electronics by moving air with sound

xMEMS' XMC-2400 micro-cooling chip uses MEMS technology to dissipate heat efficiently in compact devices like smartphones and servers by moving air with sound with minimal power consumption.

David Chien, 30 Apr 2025 03:40

Titanfall 2 (Pictured) came out in 2016 and has Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Titanfall 3 reportedly cancelled as EA lays off over 300 employees, including many from Respawn

It looks like Titanfall 3 may never see the light of day as every report of its existence is seemingly squashed shortly after. This time, a Bloomberg report claims that the massive layoffs at EA include members of the Respawn team...

Vineet Washington, 30 Apr 2025 03:31

Tariff Lens Chrome Extension in action (Image Source: Self)

New Chrome extensions reveal tariff impacted prices on Amazon, eBay, and more

Rumors that Amazon would display the extra costs of goods with tariffs have been debunked. However, a few developers have offered an alternative with Chrome extensions. These new extensions take the proposed US tariff rates and di...

Stephen Pereyra, 30 Apr 2025 01:48

Fujifilm X Half compact camera lens specs leak

Fujifilm X-Half lens specs leak indicates compact camera may not be low-light champion

It looks as though the Fujifilm X-Half, the upcoming compact fixed-lens camera from Fujifilm, will be getting a versatile lens, even if the aperture might leave some wanting more. The latest leaks have tipped previously unknown de...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Apr 2025 01:19

The Sony Xperia 10 VII could come with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform SoC. (Image source: Sony).

Sony Xperia 10 VII release date rumor suggests potential line shakeup

More intriguing Sony Xperia 10 VII rumors have surfaced in regard to the device’s release date and what segment of the smartphone market it is headed for. Where recent iterations have been released around the middle of the year an...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2025 00:27

Cyberpunk 2077 developers praise Nintendo Switch 2 specs, including Joy-Con motion controls and VRR

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition demos have shown the Switch 2 specs produce smooth gameplay. In a new video, CD Projekt Red describes how the Joy-Con motion controls are also improved. In some Switch 2 games, players could target...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Apr 2025 00:26

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ apparently offers more gaming performance than at launch (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Intel Lunar Lake supposedly gets 10% more gaming performance thanks to software update

Laptops and gaming handhelds based on Intel Lunar Lake, such as the MSI Claw 8 AI+, may perform 10% better thanks to a new driver update, which has noticeably increased gaming performance according to Intel’s own benchmarks.

Hannes Brecher, 29 Apr 2025 23:11

The Xiaomi Mijia Water Purifier Pro has been launched in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mijia Water Purifier Pro with dual faucet arrives

The Xiaomi Mijia Water Purifier Pro Dual Outlet 1600G is now available to pre-order in China. The smart home device has a double faucet, providing water with two levels of purification. Other features include an integrated display...

Polly Allcock, 29 Apr 2025 22:47

Note the cooling fan vent masquerading as a camera lens (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Oppo K13 Turbo seen with active cooling fan, RGB lighting in leaked hands-on photo

After Oppo's launch of the K13 mid-range phone in India, leaked info and a hands-on photo point towards an upgraded K13 Turbo version launching soon in China. The new model apparently sports a built-in active cooling fan and RGB l...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 29 Apr 2025 22:36

The OnePlus 13s is the Indian variant of the OnePlus 13T sold in China. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus clarifies the OnePlus 13s/13T won't be available in Europe and North America

Contrary to an earlier report, the OnePlus 13s will not be available in Europe and North America according to OnePlus. The compact flagship, at least in comparison to its siblings, has been confirmed to launch in India only.

Habeeb Onawole, 29 Apr 2025 22:24

Govee’s Square Ceiling Light is now available in Europe. (Image source: Govee)

Govee launches new Square Ceiling Light in Europe

Govee has released the Square Ceiling light in countries like Spain, France and Germany. The 12-inch (30 cm) wide smart lighting panel offers dynamic white and colored lighting effects. It can be remotely controlled via the Govee ...

Polly Allcock, 29 Apr 2025 22:11

Pantera 2 debuts as Ryzen-powered mini-PC with inbuilt OLED display

XDO Tech claims to have fit all the power of a full-sized desktop PC into a new cube that can fit in the palm of a hand. The Pantera 2 also upgrades to on-board RGB and an OLED "Stat Display". It has launched for under $749 as a c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2025 22:08

Dasung has released a new color e-ink monitor (Image source: Dasung)

Mobile e-ink touchscreen monitor with colors and 37Hz: Dasung presents the Paperlike 13K Color

The latest portable e-ink monitor from Dasung can display colors and sports a refresh rate of 37Hz, which makes it one of the faster e-ink screens on the market. The Paperlike 13K is also a touchscreen and can now be ordered.

Hannes Brecher, 29 Apr 2025 21:54

The Govee Smart Ceiling Light Pro is now available in Europe. (Image source: Govee)

Govee Smart Ceiling Light Pro with Matter now available

The Govee 38cm RGBICWW Smart Ceiling Light Pro has been launched in Europe and will shortly be released in the US. This model was unveiled earlier in 2025, designed to bring white and colored lighting to living spaces. Features in...

Polly Allcock, 29 Apr 2025 21:41

Turtle Beach Recon 70 Switch headset (Image source: Turtle Beach PR)

Turtle Beach introduces colorful Nintendo Switch controller and gaming headset options

As Nintendo raises the prices of some accessories, Turtle Beach is launching new budget Switch gear. The Recon 70 and Airlite Fit are both affordable and lightweight wired gaming headsets. Turtle Beach also reskinned the Rematch w...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Apr 2025 21:20

A "17 Pro" in the wild. (Image source: Majin Bu)

iPhone 17 Pro tipped to have more RAM than 16 Pro

Apple's iPhone 17 series is thought to launch with multiple upgrades over their 2024 predecessors. Now, a famous leaker purports to add another to the list. It is apparently necessary to support the OEM's plans to implement improv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2025 21:14

The Hunter X30 is a new desktop gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti (Image source: Medion)

Erazer Hunter X30: Powerful RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC with water cooling debuts

Medion is in the process of updating its gaming PC lineup and is now offering a desktop computer with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The system comes with a fairly large SSD and an InWin case.

Silvio Werner, 29 Apr 2025 20:45

The Odyssey OLED G6 from Samsung comes with dynamic cooling features to prevent burn-in. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | This 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED gaming monitor is over 30% off for Amazon Gaming Week

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 features a 27-inch 240 Hz OLED panel with 250 nits peak brightness. It does support Nvidia G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro.

Vineet Washington, 29 Apr 2025 20:21

The latest km5 Bluetooth headphones are just 3.6 oz (Image source: km5)

Ultralight wireless headphones with retro design and Hi-Fi sound: Km5 Hp1 now orderable

Km5’s latest Bluetooth headphones are trying to stand out from the crowd with their "neo-retro design" and an ultra-lightweight build. Despite their low weight, the manufacturer advertises high-quality sound and a battery life of ...

Hannes Brecher, 29 Apr 2025 19:51

It is currently unclear which Android OEM has partnered with Aston Martin. (Image source: Aston Martin via Ice Universe)

Aston Martin: Leaker reveals new smartphone collaboration for supercar brand

In recent years, various supercar manufacturers have dipped their toes into the world of smartphones. Now, it appears that Aston Martin is set to return to the space thanks to a new collaboration with a mystery smartphone manufact...

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2025 19:34

Sony enjoys almost 50% market share in the camera sensor industry. (Image source: Sony)

Sony considering selling its camera sensor division despite market dominance over Samsung and OmniVision

Sony currently enjoys complete dominance over the camera sensor market. Nonetheless, a new report suggests that it is on the verge of spinning off its camera sensor division while maintaining only a minority holding.

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2025 19:31

The Find X9 Pro is tipped to adopt the camera layout of the Vivo X200 Ultra when it launches later this year. (Image source: Vivo - edited)

Oppo Find X9 Pro may ditch major selling point of Find X8 Pro

In recent years, Oppo has sought to distinguish its flagships from others with their dual periscope zoom cameras. According to early reports, that may not be the case with the Oppo Find X8 Pro's successor when it rolls around this...

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2025 19:27

The Radeon RX 9070 series could soon be joined by cheaper options in AMD's arsenal. (Image source: AMD)

Radeon RX 9060 XT: New release timelines revealed for Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti challenger

The official launch of AMD's alternative to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is rumoured to be less than a month away. While AMD may price the Radeon RX 9060 XT attractively, availability may be non-existent until the summer rolls a...

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2025 19:22

Borderlands 4 gameplay will be showcased at State of Play on April 30, 2025. (Image source: PlayStation Blog)

Borderlands 4 releasing earlier than scheduled, possibly to make room for GTA 6 this September

Gearbox Software has announced that Borderlands 4 release date has moved up to September 12. This could be to avoid any competition with the possible release of GTA 6 late September or early October.

Vineet Washington, 29 Apr 2025 19:15

The DM40 Pro wireless microphone from Maono comes in black (Pictured) and white color options. (Image source: Maono)

Maono DM40 Pro launched as wireless AI-powered microphone for gamers and streamers

Maono has released a new wireless microphone called the DM40 Pro that brings AI voice changing features. It offers up to 75 hours of battery life and can record at 48 kHz/24-bit.

Vineet Washington, 29 Apr 2025 18:37

The 85-inch version of the Samsung Q8F TV has appeared at Amazon US. (Image source: Samsung)

New Samsung Q8F QLED TV with Motion Xcelerator 144Hz appears

Samsung’s new Q8F QLED TV has appeared on the company’s website and at various retailers, including Amazon US. Available in seven sizes ranging from 32-inch to 85-inch, it uses the brand’s Q4 AI processor. Features include smartwa...

Polly Allcock, 29 Apr 2025 18:32

The Garmin beta version 14.07 update is available for Venu 3 smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin smartwatch update fixes passcode problem

In a recent forum post, Garmin announced the release of beta version 14.07. This update resolves issues relating to the recently added passcode feature and Pilates workouts. Plus, users of the Venu 3, Venu 3s and vivoactive 5 smar...

Polly Allcock, 29 Apr 2025 18:25

TCL has launched the 85" Q5K TV in the US. (Image source: TCL)

TCL 85" Q5K arrives as new affordable Google TV

The TCL 85" Q5K QLED smart TV is now available at a US retailer. This cheaper 4K TV shares many similarities with its predecessor, including support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. However, TCL has switched from Fire TV to Googl...

Polly Allcock, 29 Apr 2025 18:21

Supermassive Games is known for its Until Dawn (Pictured) series, The Quarry, Man of Medan, and other titles. (Image source: Supermassive Games)

Next gen PS and Xbox consoles scheduled for 2027, tipped by cancelled Blade Runner game

As per the new console cycle, the PS6 and next-gen Xbox were expected in 2027 but now it seems to have been confirmed. A cancelled Blade Runner game was supposed to release in September 2027 for the “Gen 10” Xbox and PlayStation s...

Vineet Washington, 29 Apr 2025 17:28

The next Legion Tab. (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 4 tipped to challenge iPad Mini as lighter, thinner gaming slate

Lenovo asserts that it is about to release the ultimate Android gaming tablet as its new 8.8-inch display will be powered by the latest top-end processor for non-Apple devices. Now, the upcoming Legion Y700 4th Gen (or, possibly, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2025 17:07

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