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The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones offer exceptional sound quality and battery life. (Source: Sennheiser)

Deal | The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless (Special Edition) gets a massive 38% price cut on Amazon

With audiophile-grade sound quality, active noise cancellation, and a whopping 60-hour battery life, the Momentum 4 Wireless from Sennheiser is a remarkable pair of over-ear headphones that will impress audiophiles and casual list...

Sambit Saha, 25 Nov 2023 12:17

Geekom showcases a new mini PC that will launch next month (Image source: IT Home)

Geekom plans to launch new Ryzen 7000 series-powered mini PC

Geekom has previewed a brand new mini PC. The unit is expected to make its debut next month, and it will feature the Ryzen 7000 series APUs. To be specific, the mini-computer will be available with Ryzen 7 7840S and Ryzen 9 7940HS...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Nov 2023 08:19

The elaborate dress is made from 3D printed parts and Swarovski crystals (Image Source: Gert-Johan Coetzee via Facebook )

3D printed dress takes centre stage at Miss Universe pageant

At the grand finale of the Miss Universe pageant last week, the reigning Miss Universe made her final appearance in a stunning 3D printed dress designed by South African fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee. The crystal studded dre...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 25 Nov 2023 07:14

Minisforum NAG6 makes its debut in China (Image source: Taobao)

Minisforum NAG6 launches in China with i9 CPU and discrete GPU

Previously announced for the Japanese market in November last year, the Minisforum NAG6 has made its official debut in China. The mini PC is now available with a starting price tag of CNY4599, which converts to around US$648.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Nov 2023 06:58

Apple's Black Friday sale is once again rather restrained this year. (Image: Apple)

Apple launches Black Friday sale: The best offers for iPhone, MacBook, Apple Watch and the like

Apple's Black Friday 2023 sale is now open. Anyone who orders a selected iPhone, iPad, MacBook or Apple Watch by Monday will receive a free Apple gift card that can be used to purchase accessories or software. Is this offer worthw...

Hannes Brecher, 25 Nov 2023 01:16

Cowboy has discounted its matte black urban e-bikes for Black Friday. (Image source: Cowboy Bikes)

Deal | Cowboy Black Friday e-bike sale pokes fun at car ownership cost with €800 off

Cowboy is discounting the matte black versions of three of its connected e-bike models by €800 for Black Friday. The smartphone-connected e-bikes have built-in GPS with a bike location feature, removable batteries, and crash detec...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Nov 2023 00:47

Indie games for PC with great stories (Image source: Unsplash)

3 great story-driven indie PC games

CheckMag From simple and deeply touching to more complex and impactful, stories in indie games are diverse and unique. If you're looking forward to playing a game with a great story that might stay with you even after the credits roll, you...

Stephanie Chamberlain, 25 Nov 2023 00:42

The Google Pixel 8 impresses with a bright 120 Hz OLED display.

Verdict on the Google Pixel 8: Solid smartphone overall with minor weaknesses

Google offers a relatively compact, high-performance smartphone in the Pixel 8, which scores particularly well with its main camera, stock Android and seven-year update guarantee. But the latest Pixel smartphone isn't perfect eith...

Benedikt Winkel, 25 Nov 2023 00:04

The Sony PS5 Slim is now available at PlayStation Direct. (Image: Sony)

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim now available for purchase

The PS5 Slim is now available for purchase, either with or without a disk drive. In addition to its more compact housing, the console also comes with a larger SSD and an additional USB-C port, but offers little added value.

Hannes Brecher, 24 Nov 2023 23:39

2023's Dune: Spice Wars is just one great RTS game discounted during the Steam Autumn Sale. (Image source: Steam - edited)

Steam Autumn Sale: 4 cracking RTS games at up to 70% off in 2023's holiday game sale

CheckMag Steam's Autumn Sale is back for 2023, and it features a number of spectacular real-time strategy games at steeply discounted rates. Raid your enemies in Northgard or seize control of the most valuable resource in the universe in D...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Nov 2023 23:17

The Samsung Galaxy A15 has a bulge on the right side of the frame. (Image: Samsung, via Walmart)

Samsung Galaxy A15 revealed at Walmart, including price, new design and specs

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy A15 appears to be imminent, as US shopping giant Walmart has recently listed the mid-range smartphone, revealing not only the new design in chic blue, but also the most important specs, including a...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Nov 2023 22:58

The LG Gram 15 (15Z90R) currently starts at US$899.99 (Image source: LG)

Deal | LG Gram 15 (2023) laptop with Intel Core i7-1360P receives massive 40% discount

The LG Gram 15 (2023) features an Intel Core i7-1360P processor, up to 32 GB of RAM, a PCIe 4.0 SSD, as well as a 15.6-inch IPS touchscreen with Full HD resolution. It is currently available on Amazon starting at US$899.99, thanks...

Tudor Cibean, 24 Nov 2023 22:35

Apple's M1 Max-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro witnesses a lucrative Black Friday deal. (Source : Apple)

Deal | Save US$2100 on Apple's M1 Max-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro

B&H is offering a killer deal on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max, at up to US$2100 off. Despite its age, the M1 Max still packs a punch, especially considering the configuration offered which sweetens the deal even more.

Sambit Saha, 24 Nov 2023 22:16

The GKD Pixel relies upon a 4:3 and 2-inch display. (Image source: Retro CN)

GKD Pixel: Anbernic RG Nano rival showcased fully ahead of release

GKD is almost ready to release the GKD Pixel, a compact gaming handheld designed to rival the Anbernic RG Nano. Arguably more playable than the Anbernic RG Nano because of its more practical display aspect ratio, the GKD Pixel als...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 21:20

One UI 6 will continue proliferating among Samsung's product stack until mid-Q1 2024. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra join Galaxy A34 and Galaxy M33 in receiving One UI 6 updates

Samsung has stepped up the pace with its One UI 6 rollout. Having issued a new release schedule earlier this week, the company has now started upgrading the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra to its Android 14-based ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 21:12

Lenovo has introduced a steep Black Friday discount for the 4K OLED version of the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (Image: Sascha Mölck)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 laptop with 4K OLED display is 65% off for Black Friday

Lenovo's 16-inch business machine features a colorful and bright 4K OLED panel with HDR support, which turns the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 into a viable choice for prospective buyers who are looking for a sturdy multimedia laptop in the ...

Enrico Frahn, 24 Nov 2023 21:11

Top 3 iOS features Android users are missing out on

CheckMag The iPhone and Android smartphones have more in common than ever before, but from a certain perspective, they still differ in features. If the Android operating system had these features from iOS, it would become more perfect than...

Triet Le, 24 Nov 2023 21:10

Virtual reality gloves for gaming, medicine, robotics and more (Image: Fluid Reality)

New VR glove with breakthrough touch technology, significantly cheaper than haptic Metaverse product

Virtual reality is set to become even more immersive thanks to a new VR glove from Fluid Reality. This rival to Mark Zuckerberg's Meta smart glove utilizes groundbreaking technology that promises to not only make the device more c...

Nicole Dominikowski, 24 Nov 2023 20:54

Total EV costs may be higher than fueling gas cars (image: Tesla)

EV gas price equivalent pegged at $17 a gallon with all federal or indirect subsidies

While higher fuel prices moved the needle in favor of electric cars in many a direct charging rate vs gas prices comparison in the past year or so, the calculation is not that simple. A Texas Public Policy Foundation study claims ...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Nov 2023 20:28

The BPI-R4 has plenty of connection options to serve as a DIY router. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi BPI-R4: New 5G and WiFi 7 compatible router board launches for just over US$100

Banana Pi is now selling the BPI-R4, a 148 x 100.5 mm single-board computer designed as a router board. Sporting numerous LAN and WAN connections, the Banana Pi BPI-R4 also has three Nano SIM card slots and supports 5G, as well as...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 19:47

Image source: Nataliya Vaitkevich/Pexels

Smartphone sales surge after two years of decline

The global smartphone market expanded by 5% in October over the previous year, following a 27-month decline. Among other things, the growth was driven by the recovery in emerging markets, Huawei's return to China, and the Septembe...

Robert Gelo, 24 Nov 2023 19:40

The Heybike Horizon electric bicycle is now on sale in the US. (Image source: Heybike)

Heybike Horizon powerful foldable e-bike now available

Heybike has launched the Horizon e-bike in the US. The new step-thru model is foldable, with dual suspension and fat tires for a more comfortable ride. The electric bicycle is powered by a 1,200W peak power motor, with a top assis...

Polly Allcock, 24 Nov 2023 19:38

Ransomware attacks hit Stanford University and Nassau Bay in Texas

In May, the Akira gang ransomware attack hit the Texas community, and only on Wednesday did the affected 8,000 citizens receive a note about it. A few days earlier, Stanford University was listed as the target of a ransomware atta...

Robert Gelo, 24 Nov 2023 19:37

Vrgineers XTAL 3 CAVU mixed reality headset for pilot training. (Source: Vrgineers)

Vrgineers introduces XTAL 3 CAVU mixed reality headset for pilot training with super-low latency

Vrgineers has introduced the XTAL 3 CAVU mixed reality headset for pilot training. By utilizing an AMD Xilinx FGPA in coordination with a Nvidia Quadro RTX A6000, super low-latency and fast image updates are achieved.

David Chien, 24 Nov 2023 19:34

The Decathlon Elops 900E is discounted in various EU countries. (Image source: Decathlon)

Deal | Decathlon Elops 900E electric bike now discounted by €300

Decathlon currently offers deals on the Elops 900E high-frame electric city bike in the EU. Customers can save up to €300 in countries including the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany. The model is powered by a 250W mo...

Polly Allcock, 24 Nov 2023 19:33

Razer's Black Friday is underway. (Source: Razer)

Deal | Razer Blade laptops with RTX 3000-series graphics go for up to 42% off this Black Friday

Razer's online store has revealed that all of its Black Friday deals are on its Blade-series models from 2022 - however, that does include the one with a 240Hz OLED displays, not to mention other options with up to RTX 3080 Ti gra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2023 19:05

Samsung S23 FE on sale at BestBuy for Black Friday. (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung S23 FE 128 GB drops to US$399 just for Black Friday

As part of the ongoing Black Friday event, BestBuy is taking 33% off the Samsung S23 FE for a US$200 discount. The S23 FE includes the same 50 MP main camera as found on the S22 and S23, so shoppers can grab a nice flagship level ...

David Chien, 24 Nov 2023 19:00

The Redmi K70 Pro in its black and white colourways. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro arriving next week with new design and camera upgrades

Xiaomi has revealed yet more details about the Redmi K70 Pro, the company's third Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone after the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. Not only will the Redmi K70 Pro be thinner than the outgoing Redmi K60 ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 18:49

The Redmi Watch 4 is unlikely to launch outside China until early 2024. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Book 16 2024, Redmi Watch 4 and Redmi Buds 5 Pro all launching next week alongside Redmi K70 smartphones

Xiaomi has revealed that it will also give next week's Redmi K70 series launch event over to at least three other Redmi-branded devices. So far, the company has previewed the Redmi Book 16 2024, Redmi Watch 4 and Redmi Buds 5 Pro ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 18:37

Large smartphones are in trend, but compact smartphones still exist. (Image source: Unsplash)

Miniature marvels: 3 attractive compact smartphones

CheckMag Sleek design and unrivaled performance make these compact smartphones worthy contenders in a market saturated with large-screen mobile phones. In this article, we explore the compact, pocket-sized marvels packed with advanced capa...

Ayesha Aslam, 24 Nov 2023 18:35

The One-Netbook ONEXGPU should be orderable before the end of the month. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU: New AMD Radeon eGPU launching next week for US$599 with SSD expansion and RGB lighting

One-Netbook is gearing up to release the ONEXGPU, a ONEXPLAYER-branded eGPU that houses an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT like the GPD G1. Not only will One-Netbook's equivalent ship with an M.2 2280 slot and RGB lighting, but it will als...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 18:32

Lenovo power bank. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo recalls USB-C power banks due to heating issues

The USB-C power banks with part number 40ALLG2WWW manufactured between January 2022 and June 2022 have been recalled by Lenovo. Customers can fill in the form and send back the product for replacement.

Nitisha Upadhye, 24 Nov 2023 17:45

A OnePlus 12 look? (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

OnePlus 12 updated colorways presented alongside classic wooden case leak

The OnePlus 11 comes in just 2 standard colorways - however, the brand has just confirmed the addition of a third for its "ten-year" successor. The 12 is also now believed to echo forebears from further back in its OEM's history b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2023 16:56

The POCO M6 Pro is just over three months old. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO M6 Pro 4G surfaces as another upcoming Xiaomi mid-range smartphone

Evidence has surfaced of Xiaomi preparing to release a second POCO M6 Pro model after August's introduction of the POCO M6 Pro 5G. Seemingly, the company hopes to expand the series with the POCO M6 Pro 4G, which will be available ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 16:53

MSI's budget-friendly RTX 4070 laptop (Image Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop with Intel i7-13620H and RTX 4070 down to US$1,199.99

Besides the subpar screen that is expected from budget-oriented models, this configuration packs 16 GB DDR5-5200 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. The RTX 4070 dGPU is limited to 105 W TGP, but that is close enough to the optimal...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Nov 2023 16:51

Deal | HP discounts Omen 16 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4060 down to US$949.99

Included with this configuration are 16 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage and a 16.1-inch 1080p 165 Hz IPS screen. The RTX 4070 dGPU option is also discounted to US$1,189.99.

Bogdan Solca, 24 Nov 2023 16:23

The Samsung Q60C TV is discounted this Black Friday. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Class QLED 4K Q60C TV now up to US$400 off

Samsung has discounted its Class QLED 4K Q60C TV for Black Friday. Customers in the US can save up to US$400 on various sizes at the brand’s online store, Amazon, and Best Buy. The TV features 4K upscaling, adaptive HDR, and Moti...

Polly Allcock, 24 Nov 2023 16:19

The Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock is discounted in the US and the EU. (Image source: Sonnet)

Deal | Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock now discounted by 20%

Sonnet is offering deals on its Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock this Black Friday. Discounts are available via the brand’s online store and Amazon storefront in the US and some EU countries. The dock has eleven ports, including three U...

Polly Allcock, 24 Nov 2023 15:17

The EP-133 KO II is a portable music-making device for non-musicians (Image Source: Teenage Engineering)

Teenage Engineering democratises music-making with new portable ‘budget’ synth EP-133 KO II

Audio and design firm Teenage Engineering has just launched the EP-133 KO II, an XL version of one of their popular Pocket Operator synths. The KO II is a portable, battery-powered multi-track sampler and sequencer, allowing users...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 24 Nov 2023 15:16

The Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E20 Wi-Fi Version is now available to pre-order. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E20 Wi-Fi Version launching after successful crowdfunding

Xiaomi is releasing the Smart Door Lock E20 Wi-Fi Version in China following a successful crowdfunding campaign earlier this year. The smart home device offers multiple unlocking methods, including a fingerprint scanner, password ...

Polly Allcock, 24 Nov 2023 14:28

An alleged look at Samsung's new frame and display design. (Image source: @DavidMa05368498)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Leaked engineering prototype photos confirm flat display and redesigned frame

The first hands-on photos of the Galaxy S24 Ultra have appeared online. Likely an engineering prototype sporting the device's final design, the images outline a few expected changes from the current Galaxy S23 Ultra, including Sam...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 14:00

The Anker Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank (200W) is discounted for Black Friday. (Image source: Anker)

Deal | Anker Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank (200W) now up to 30% off

Anker has discounted its Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank (200W) for Black Friday. Deals offering up to 30% off are available in countries including the US, the UK, and the Netherlands. The gadget launched earlier this year with three p...

Polly Allcock, 24 Nov 2023 13:35

Garmin's various 'Pro' smartwatches are now in line for a new beta update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fenix 7 Pro, Fenix 7X Pro, Fenix 7S Pro, Epix 2 Pro receive improvements with latest updates

Garmin has now brought a new update to the Fenix 7 Pro, Fenix 7X Pro, Fenix 7S Pro and Epix 2 Pro, four of its more expensive smartwatches. Distributed through its beta channel, the update introduces a few improvements to each mod...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 13:16

Virtual reality evolution: lucid dream worlds of The Prophetic (symbolic image: Bing AI)

Virtual reality researchers aim to induce lucid dreaming with new wearable device

Virtual reality could be redefined by targeted lucid dreaming. Scientists are developing a new wearable device, similar to VR glasses, that aims to induce lucid dreams. This technology could have a wide range of applications, from...

Nicole Dominikowski, 24 Nov 2023 13:00

The Smart Band 8 Pro has an Apple Watch look to it. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro: Preparations for global launch noticed with new M2333B1 smartwatch model

Various sources have discovered Xiaomi's plans to offer the Smart Band 8 Pro globally, months after its Chinese release. Certified in Malaysia as M2333B1, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro should retain its Chinese counterpart's 1.74-in...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2023 12:53

Two Desiknio X20 e-bikes, including the X20 Gravel (above), are coming to the US. (Image source: Desiknio)

Desiknio X20 series e-bikes now available in the US

Desiknio has announced that the X20 Gravel and X20 Pinion e-bikes are being launched in the US, with one model already on sale. The electric bicycles feature 250W Mahle motors and have up to 62 miles (~100 km) assistance range on ...

Polly Allcock, 24 Nov 2023 12:14

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