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The Xiaomi 212W Hypercharge Power Bank 25000 (pictured) has arrived in more countries. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 212W Hypercharge Power Bank 25000 arrives in more countries

The Xiaomi 212W Hypercharge Power Bank 25000 is now available in more European countries following its recent launch in the UK. The portable accessory allows you to charge three devices simultaneously with a maximum single port ou...

Polly Allcock, 14 May 2025 14:41

Govee will launch the Outdoor Lamp Post Lights (pictured) on May 16th. (Image source: Govee)

New Govee Outdoor Lamp Post Lights with Matter launching soon

Govee has announced that the new Outdoor Lamp Post Lights will launch in mid-May in the US. The light is 97.6 inches (~248 cm) tall, with the 360° light covering a 32 ft (~10 m) radius. Other features include integrated motion and...

Polly Allcock, 14 May 2025 14:36

Fitbit is allowing some users to test three new features in its app. (Image source: Fitbit)

Fitbit shares three new health tracking tools with some users

Fitbit has announced three new features for users of its wearables: Medical record navigator, Symptom check and Unusual trends. These tools are currently available for some users to test as part of the Fitbit Labs program. The com...

Polly Allcock, 14 May 2025 14:30

Amazfit has launched the Balance 2 smartwatch (pictured) in China. (Image source: Amazfit)

New Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch launches with longer battery life

Amazfit has launched the Balance 2 smartwatch in China. This new model has various upgrades over the original, including a significantly longer battery life, sapphire crystal glass and Zepp OS 5. Plus, there are new features for r...

Polly Allcock, 14 May 2025 14:23

Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier fears a further postponement of GTA 6. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

Insider warns: GTA 6 release could be delayed again – with major consequences

After the release of GTA 6 was pushed back, fans were at least given a fairly specific launch window: May 2026. However, according to well-known industry insider Jason Schreier, another delay may be on the horizon – and the uncert...

Marius Müller, 14 May 2025 14:21

A Philips Hue Bridge v3 would suceed the Hue Bridge v2 (pictured). (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue Bridge: New upgraded version could be on the way

Philips Hue is rumored to be working on a new version of a popular product: the Hue Bridge. The latest version of this smart home hub launched nearly a decade ago, though it has received many improvements in software releases. Acc...

Polly Allcock, 14 May 2025 14:17

The upcoming OnePlus 15 is slated to be slimmer and will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite 2

OnePlus 15 tipped to launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, ultra-slim bezels, and lower display resolution than OnePlus 13

OnePlus's upcoming flagship, rumored to be called the OnePlus 15, will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and is expected to sport a 6.78-inch flat 1.5K LTPO display, according to a DCS leak. OnePlus 15 is also expected to hav...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 May 2025 14:08

Apple Music partners with UMG for new lo-fi beats playlists

Apple and Universal Music Group have announced a new Sound Therapy initiative. The audio wellness collection will help listeners focus, relax, or even help them sleep better.

Rohith Bhaskar, 14 May 2025 13:57

Mijia Wireless Floor Scrubber 4 Max: New vacuum mop with enhanced edge-cleaning capabilities (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Floor Scrubber 4 Max: New vacuum-mop with extra mop pad and self-cleaning mode

Xiaomi recently expanded its lineup of cleaning appliances with the Mijia Wireless Floor Scrubber 4 Max – a new vacuum-mop combo engineered to thoroughly clean hard flooring in a single pass whilst remaining gentle on surfaces. Ad...

Silvio Werner, 14 May 2025 13:26

Slim ultrabooks with varied specs (Image Source: ECS)

ECS expands laptop portfolio with ultraportable notebooks powered by AI-enabled Intel, AMD and Qualcomm chips

The new ECS ultraportables to be showcased at Computex in a few weeks include the UP42AR with Intel Arrow Lake Cure Ultra 2 series CPUs, the UP42KP equipped with AMD Krackan Point APUs and the UP42PW packing Snapdragon X Plus SoCs...

Bogdan Solca, 14 May 2025 13:08

The Serval WS Linux laptop is primarily aimed at engineers, developers, gamers and scientists. (Image source: System76)

System76: Linux laptop Serval WS refreshed with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU

System76, which specialises in Linux devices, is relaunching its Serval WS high-end laptop with an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU. The Linux notebook is also getting a better 16-inch display and an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU.

Alexander Pensler, 14 May 2025 11:50

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is currently the fastest gaming CPU on the market. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Unsplash, edited)

Revolutionary AMD Zen 7 3D Core leaks with mandatory cache chiplets for potentially insane gaming performance

Some quite exciting details about AMD Zen 7 CPU architecture have leaked online. In addition to the traditional "Classic" and "Dense" CPU cores, AMD is reportedly developing a new 3D Core that has the potential to deliver insane g...

Fawad Murtaza, 14 May 2025 11:46

Advanced Protection in Android 16. (Image source: Google)

Android 16 beefs up on security thanks to Google's Advanced Protection

Google has created a new security mode, similar to iPhone Lockdown, for Android 16. Advanced Protection bundles features such as intrusion logging and enhanced device protection, beefing up the security of Android devices.

Marc Herter, 14 May 2025 11:25

Google Search swaps ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ for a new AI Mode button in limited test

Google is replacing the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button with a new AI mode for select users in the US. The niche feature is estimated to be used by only 1% of users, and takes you directly to the webpage of the first result.

Rohith Bhaskar, 14 May 2025 11:25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is allegedly 4.4-4.5 mm thick, not 3.9 mm. (Image source: TT Technology, Youtube)

Official dimensions prove incorrect: Galaxy Z Fold7 and Oppo Find N5 thicker than specified

For the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 in July, Samsung is advertising the smartphone as the thinnest foldable in the world, just like Oppo did a few weeks ago, but the official figures do not exactly stand up to close scrutiny. Thi...

Alexander Fagot, 14 May 2025 11:00

2026 Toyota bZ SUV with NACS charging port. (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota outs its first EV with built-in NACS port for direct Tesla Supercharger access

The 2026 Toyota bZ SUV line refresh can cover more than 300 miles on a single charge. It can now access Tesla's Supercharger network directly, too.

Daniel Zlatev, 14 May 2025 10:04

The Dimensity 9400e. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9400e unleashed as a flagship-grade chipset for sub-premium phones

MediaTek has now launched its latest chipset. The Dimensity 9400e arrives as the runt of the litter in the company's Dimensity 9400 series and is likely intended for widespread adoption by sub-premium devices.

Ricci Rox, 14 May 2025 09:27

Sony’s fiscal report highlights a shift toward digital game downloads and continued software momentum. (Image Source: PlayStation Blog)

PS5 shipments reach 77.8 million units, software and network services surge in FY2024

Sony has revealed that the PlayStation 5 has shipped 77.8 million units globally as of March 31, 2025. Despite a decline in hardware shipments year-over-year, software sales and PlayStation Network engagement are on the rise.

Nitisha Upadhye, 14 May 2025 09:15

The Lenovo Lecoo Fighter G1 are powered by the Snapdragon AR1. Pictured: the smart glasses. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lecoo Fighter G1: Lenovo intros new smart glasses with Snapdragon AR1

Lenovo has introduced new smart glasses, the Lecoo Fighter G1. They are powered by the Snapdragon AR1, which makes the wearable sport on-glass AI features. The pre-sale price in China is CNY 1,999, around $277.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 May 2025 08:41

Temtem game screenshots 70 percent off steam sale

Deal | Steam sale: Multiplayer creature collector with Pokemon vibes, quaint modern aesthetics, and Steam Deck support get price cut

Temtem, an online co-op creature collector action-adventure game from Humble Games, has been substantially discounted in the Steam Creature Collector Fest. Battle and collect wild monsters across seven islands, fight other tamers ...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 May 2025 07:20

Sharp unveils 4K HDTVs in Japan with AI image and sound processing, vision checker, and anti-malware software. (Image source: Sharp)

Sharp launches 4K OLED and miniLED TVs with eyesight checker

Sharp has launched eight OLED and five miniLED 4K HDTVs in Japan with AI image and sound processing, eyesight checker, and ESET anti-malware software.

David Chien, 14 May 2025 07:14

Rokid AR Spatial glasses connected to its external controller. (Image source: Rokid)

Rokid unveils lightweight AR Spatial glasses for fun and work

Rokid has announced the AR Spatial glasses that apparently create a 300-inch virtual image using bright Sony micro-OLED displays to create an immersive environment for entertainment and work.

David Chien, 14 May 2025 05:15

Panasonic S1II 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera. (Image source: Panasonic)

Panasonic unveils Lumix S1II and S1IIE full-frame mirrorless cameras with advanced video capabilities

Panasonic has launched the S1II and S1IIE, 24MP full-frame mirrorless cameras with 14+ stop dynamic range, eight-stop image stabilization, rugged weatherproof bodies, and ARRI LogC3 video output for compatibility with Alexa workfl...

David Chien, 14 May 2025 03:55

Keychron K8 HE wireless gaming keyboard launch

Keychron K8 HE: New TKL Hall-effect gaming keyboard launches at $139.99 with sleek wood accents

Keychron just unveiled the K8 HE, a cheaper TKL version of the K4 HE Hall-effect gaming keyboard that we praised in our recent review. Much like the K4 HE, the K8 HE features wireless connectivity and both standard and special edi...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 May 2025 02:19

Nothing and KEF will partner on new products starting this year. (Image source: Nothing & KEF)

Nothing announces partnership with British audio company, KEF

Nothing and British audio company, KEF, have announced a partnership that will see both brands collaborate on products. The first set of products that will reflect the partnership will arrive this year and may even include new pro...

Habeeb Onawole, 14 May 2025 00:41

Wooting may be planning to launch a split space bar gaming keyboard on Friday May 16. Pictured - Wooting Hall-effect keyboard switches. (Image source: Wooting on Discord)

Wooting's mystery split space bar Hall-effect gaming keyboard may launch sooner than expected

Wooting will soon host a “Special Reveal Livestream” on Friday, May 16, and recent leaks and teasers suggest that the gaming keyboard maker will be launching a rather unique take on its 60HE+ module or a new Hall-effect gaming key...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 May 2025 00:18

Costco Switch OLED Bundle sale (Image source: Costco with edits)

Deal | Some Costco stores have the Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle on sale for a record low $200 price

With the Nintendo Switch 2 release date approaching, the Switch OLED Bundle is at an all-time low price. Costco members may find the handheld with accessories at some U.S. stores for $200. Despite its 2021 origins, the Switch OLED...

Adam Corsetti, 13 May 2025 23:30

The Acer Swift 16 AI (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Acer Swift 16 AI review verdict: Brilliant OLED and a great bang for the buck

The Acer Swift 16’s OLED display immediately makes it clear what this laptop is all about. Razor-sharp images, perfect black levels and vibrant colors. There’s a €600 difference between the cheapest and most expensive configuratio...

Marc Herter, 13 May 2025 22:49

Saudi-backed Humain orders tens of thousands of Nvidia and AMD accelerators for a $10 billion AI project. Pictued: Nvidia's Voyager office (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia to ship 18,000 AI GPUs for $10 billion Saudi AI project

Nvidia will deliver 18,000 Grace Blackwell GB300 GPUs to power a 500-megawatt AI facility under Saudi Arabia’s new $10 billion infrastructure program.

Nathan Ali, 13 May 2025 22:42

Princeton warns of context manipulation attacks on Web3 AI agents. Pictured: A girl holding a robot's hand (Image source: Andy Kelly, Unsplash)

Study shows memory attacks can hijack AI agents to transfer crypto assets

Princeton researchers expose a “memory poisoning” flaw in LLM agents: malicious context injections buried in vector stores can override guardrails and hijack crypto wallets.

Nathan Ali, 13 May 2025 22:24

Nothing will soon release a smartphone that's more expensive than the Phone (3a) Pro pictured here (Image source: Google)

Nothing Phone (3): Carl Pei reveals price of Nothing's first flagship phone

With the Nothing Phone (3), the smartphone manufacturer will soon present its first true flagship. Founder and CEO Carl Pei has now revealed a release date timeframe, an official list price and hinted at some new features.

Hannes Brecher, 13 May 2025 22:15

The Powkiddy V90S should be available in at least two colour options. (Image source: Taki Udon)

Powkiddy V90S revealed to challenge Anbernic and Miyoo in clamshell retro gaming handheld space with Allwinner A133P chipset

More details about the long-awaited successor to the Powkiddy V90 have emerged before the device's impending release. Possibly launching before the summer or even later this month, the Powkiddy V90S looks to challenge the Anbernic...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2025 21:55

The Armor 28 Pro rugged smartphone with two displays is now available on Amazon (Image source: Ulefone)

Armor 28 Pro with 16GB memory, 120W charging and 1-inch Sony camera sensor launches on Amazon

Ulefone’s new rugged smartphone with a secondary display, large battery and night vision camera is now orderable on Amazon. The handset comes with a total of three card slots, which makes it very easy to expand the storage or use ...

Silvio Werner, 13 May 2025 21:51

The Govee Strip Light with Skyline Kit (pictured) is now available in the US. (Image source: Govee)

Govee launches new unusual strip light with smart lighting effects

The Govee Strip Light with Skyline Kit has been launched in the US and is on its way to various European countries. It is said to deliver wall-washing lighting effects with a range of presets and an AI feature. Plus, these smart l...

Polly Allcock, 13 May 2025 21:50

The Xiaomi TV F Pro 2026 (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 4K QLED Fire TVs launch in Europe with discount

Xiaomi has released the new TV F Pro 2026 series in Europe. It features a couple of upgrades compared to the regular TV F 2026, though both offer Fire TV and are available in sizes up to 75-inch. Plus, early customers are currentl...

Polly Allcock, 13 May 2025 21:45

Google Pixel 9a battery replacement disassembly

Google Pixel 9a gets stern "do not buy" warning as teardown reveals questionable design

Despite the Google Pixel 9a performing admirably in his durability tests, JerryRigEverything has officially recommended against buying the mid-range smartphone because of Google's anti-repair design.

Julian van der Merwe, 13 May 2025 21:36

AirTag rivals such as the Motorola Moto Tag are expected to become more useful soon. (Image source: Motorola)

Tough competition for the Apple AirTag: Google unveils Find Hub with UWB, satellite connection and airline integration

Although Google's "Find My Device" network has struggled to keep pace with Apple's AirTag, Google is launching a new offensive with the release of Android 16. The new Google Find Hub is designed to simplify the process of finding ...

Hannes Brecher, 13 May 2025 20:45

Wear OS 6 will have a completely revised design. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel Watch models to get fresh design and longer battery life via Wear OS 6

Coinciding with the release of Android 16, Google's Wear OS 6 will finally provide smartwatches such as the Pixel Watch 3 with a modernized user interface that is more colorful, rounder and more playful. Google not only aims to ut...

Hannes Brecher, 13 May 2025 20:20

Android 16 is getting a significantly revised design. (Image source: Google)

Google reveals brand new Android 16 design with Live Updates for Google Pixel 9 and the like

Google has just officially unveiled the brand new design of Android 16. Material 3 Expressive is intended to make Android 16 more optically appealing and more efficient while simplifying operation. It also includes new animations,...

Hannes Brecher, 13 May 2025 19:59

Promotional image for F1 25. (Image source: EA)

F1 25 demands an RTX 5080 for path tracing at 1080p with upscaling

F1 25 can be played in VR and at 1080p with path tracing, both of which demand an RTX 5080. EA has shared detailed specifications for the game and even a 1440p high FPS experience requires at least an RTX 5070 Ti/ RX 6800 XT.

Vineet Washington, 13 May 2025 19:55

The "iQoo Neo10 Pro+". (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

iQoo Neo10 Pro+: Full mobile gaming powerhouse specs outed in new leak

The iQoo Neo10 Pro+ is backed to launch as the most powerful flagship killer among the next round of upcoming Android smartphones, not the least because it is tipped to have the same silicon as its targets. Now, a new leak purport...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2025 19:44

Best Buy Switch 2 release date sales (Image source: Best Buy, Nintendo of America with edits)

Best Buy confirms late-night Nintendo Switch 2 release date sales as pre-order alternative

Pre-orders aren't the only way gamers can acquire Nintendo's new console. On the June 5th Switch 2 release date, US Best Buy locations will sell a small quantity of handhelds. Lucky buyers can anticipate a free bonus, which could ...

Adam Corsetti, 13 May 2025 19:37

The Xiaomi TV F 2026 has been launched in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi 4K Fire TVs arrive with prices as low as €259 thanks to discount

The Xiaomi TV F 2026 series has been released in countries across Europe. This new model is offered in five sizes, four of which deliver a 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate in Game Boost Mode. Other features of these cheaper...

Polly Allcock, 13 May 2025 19:35

Vivo S30 Pro Mini spec leak points to compact premium mid-range smartphone

The Vivo S30 series of Android smartphones is thought to have two variants, the smaller of which is thought to be the more premium. The "Pro Mini" is also now believed to debut with updated (yet sub-flagship) MediaTek silicon and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2025 19:19

The Nubia Z70S Ultra was first announced in China in April but has now gotten a global launch. (Image source: Nubia)

Nubia Z70S Ultra gets a global release, now available to pre-order for £659/€769/$779

The international version of the Nubia Z70S Ultra is now available to pre-order in several regions. Nubia is also offering a discount and including free gifts along with pre-orders until the open sale later this month.

Habeeb Onawole, 13 May 2025 19:17

The RG34XX SP as it looked before Anbernic adopted Miyoo's twin joystick layout. (Image source: via Retro Handhelds - edited)

Anbernic RG34XX SP: Original leaked design reveals what could have been for GBA SP lookalike

The Anbernic RG34XX SP is set to officially launch later this week. While Anbernic decided to mimic the Miyoo Flip V2 with its latest clamshell gaming handheld, a leak has revealed the company's original intentions for its Game Bo...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2025 19:02

The Casio G-Shock x Offspring DW-5600 collab watch (pictured) has bold red "Offspring" branding running down the band. (Image source: Offspring on Instagram)

New Casio G-Shock DW-5600 collab watch revealed with a gritty design

Offspring and G-Shock just revealed their exclusive DW-5600 "Cement Edition" - but you can’t buy it. The collab is limited to a raffle-only Friends & Family release, with no retail launch planned in sight.

Anubhav Sharma, 13 May 2025 18:58

The Honor Magic V3 remains one of the thinnest foldables around over a year after its initial release. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic V5 tipped to launch before Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset

According to a reliable leaker, the Honor Magic V5 is set to become the second foldable smartphone released with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset later this year. Therefore beating the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 to market, the Ho...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2025 18:57

The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro comes in two colours. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Pad 2 Pro: New flagship Android tablet arrives with 144 Hz display and Snapdragon 8 Elite

The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is the latest attempt to capture a corner of the high-end tablet market. Combining a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a 12,140 mAh battery, that OnePlus Pad 2 Pro also features a huge 13.2-inch displa...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2025 18:54

Xiaomi's carbon fiber hood debacle causes backlash among some buyers

Xiaomi is currently facing the ire of a certain group of buyers, namely owners of a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, over the carbon fiber hood controversy. According to the official website, the hood is intended to provide better ventilation fo...

Andreas Jakobi, 13 May 2025 18:48

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