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Stable Xiaomi HyperOS 2.2 is reportedly around the corner (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Stable Xiaomi HyperOS 2.2 update tipped to arrive soon

The HyperOS 2.2 beta is already available to the select Xiaomi 15 series users. As for the stable update, XiaomiTime reports that it will roll out to the newly launched devices between mid-May and mid-June 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Apr 2025 15:06

The OnePlus 13T contains quite a few downgrades compared to the larger OnePlus 13. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13T: New compact flagship now official with imports already available from $599

OnePlus has now officially unveiled the OnePlus 13T with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 120 Hz display and a 6,260 mAh battery capacity. Although OnePlus has not revealed global availability yet, the OnePlus 12T is alrea...

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2025 15:01

Epic Games Store: Final free game giveaway of April 2025 now available globally but only for a limited time

The Epic Games Store is rounding off April 2025 with a new round of free game giveaways. Available for a short time, Chuchel can be added to your Epic Games library alongside a slew of in-game items for Albion Online, a free-to-pl...

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2025 14:50

The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) has launched. (Image source: Anker)

New Anker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with 8K support now available

Anker has launched the Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) in the US and the EU. This new accessory is designed for gamers and creators, with a cooling system and ambient lighting. Features include multiple Thun...

Polly Allcock, 24 Apr 2025 14:21

Samsung Galaxy S25 series (Image Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Galaxy S25 series now getting the April 2025 update in the US

Samsung is beginning to push out the latest April 2025 security update to the Galaxy S25 series in the US. The new firmware also integrates the Media Player widget into the notification panel and improves the camera experience.

Jean Leon, 24 Apr 2025 14:08

Hitman: Blood Money is currently 90% off on Steam and available for just $0.99 until April 28. (Image source: Steam)

Every path leads to a kill – stealth shooter with open levels under $1 on Steam

Whether you take out enemies with the Silverballer or drop a chandelier for a silent kill, few stealth shooters offer the same level of creative freedom as Hitman: Blood Money. Right now, it's available on Steam for less than $1, ...

Marius Müller, 24 Apr 2025 13:37

Core Devices is bringing back the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2 with several upgrades. (Image source: Core Devices)

Clever charging adapter for reimagined Pebble watch shown in photo

The reimagination of the Pebble 2 is set to start shipping in July. Core Devices, the company behind the project, has unveiled the box contents of this retro-inspired smartwatch. Besides the watch itself, the box includes a clever...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Apr 2025 13:12

The OnePlus SuperVOOC 150 W power bank costs around $48 in China (Image source: OnePlus - edited)

OnePlus launches new SuperVOOC power bank with 150 W fast charging support

Alongside the OnePlus 13T, the company has introduced a new power bank, the OnePlus SuperVOOC 150 W. It features a built-in cable, 20,000 mAh capacity, and two more ports. The launch price is CNY 349, around $48.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Apr 2025 13:00

You don't have to spend flagship prices on a Light Phone to get a similar experience (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Turn any Android device into a Light Phone without sacrificing the features you can't live without

CheckMag The Light Phone is a noble attempt at reducing our dependence on smartphones. But when banks, payment services and even public transport all require the use of an app, adopting one means making some significant sacrifices. However...

David Devey, 24 Apr 2025 12:56

The first GTA 6 trailer now has over 250 million views and more than 1 million comments. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA 6 isn’t even out yet – and it’s already hitting new milestones

Rockstar’s marketing approach for GTA 6 is, to say the least, minimalistic. For over a year, no official updates have been released. Still, the community's excitement remains strong – so much so that the first trailer alone set tw...

Marius Müller, 24 Apr 2025 12:54

The Cuktech 15 140 W 4-port GaN charger delivers a maximum output of 140 W (Image source: Cuktech)

New Cuktech 15 140 W GaN charger debuts with quad ports and travel-friendly design

Cuktech has introduced its latest, the Cuktech 15 GaN wall charger, in the US. The wall charger boasts a total of four ports—three USB-C and one USB-A— and delivers a maximum output of 140 W at once. Plus, it also uses GaN technol...

Abhinav Fating, 24 Apr 2025 12:51

The TCL QM7 features TCL's AIPQ image processor. (Image source: TCL, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Super bright TCL QM7 65-inch Mini LED TV with 144 Hz refresh rate drops below $700

The TCL QM7 65-inch Mini LED QLED 4K TV is on sale at an enticing price. The TV boasts high HDR/SDR brightness and excellent contrast thanks to Full-Array Local Dimming. Additionally, gamers get to enjoy 4K output at @144Hz alongs...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Apr 2025 12:47

Instead of waitlists, Starlink upped its satellite Internet congestion charge in the Midwest and Florida. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink prices Residential kits higher than a Mini dish with new congestion charge set to replace waitlists in many cities

SpaceX is dropping the Starlink satellite Internet residential subscription waitlists in busy areas where it previously had people queue up until a slot appears. The tradeoff now is a higher price for hooking up to the Starlink sa...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Apr 2025 12:38

The Joy-Cons pair over Bluetooth, and the modder states that they are quite easy to connect. (Image source: Reddit)

Steam Deck meets Joy-Con in wild Valve x Nintendo mashup mod

A Reddit modder turned a broken Steam Deck into a Joy-Con-powered "Steam Switch 2" with Bluetooth controls, 3D-printed housing, and plans for internal Joy-Con charging. It's wild, but it works.

Anubhav Sharma, 24 Apr 2025 10:59

The Minisforum G1 series is expected to make a global debut at Computex 2025. Pictured: G1 Pro (Image source: PC Watch - edited)

Minisforum G1 gaming mini PC series debuts with up to Nvidia RTX 5060

At the Japan IT Week Tokyo Spring Show, Minisforum unveiled a couple of new systems, and the PCs within the G1 gaming mini PC series are among them. The lineup has two additions, and the G1 Pro features a desktop GeForce RTX 5060.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Apr 2025 10:43

The Anker Nebula X1 will be available to buy in May 2025. (Image source: Anker Nebula)

Anker Day 2025 | Anker's Nebula X1 projector has liquid cooling, a micro-gimbal, and boasts cinema-grade quality outdoors

Anker's Nebula sub-brand has announced a new high-end projector that provides a cinema-grade experience outdoors. The new projector is packed with features such as liquid cooling, optical zoom, a micro-gimbal, and the ability to a...

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Apr 2025 08:35

Retailer websites have been in chaos since midnight EST (Image Source: Nintendo, Various other retailers - see Sources)

Preorders for Switch 2 have gone awry: Retailer sites are unstable

Target, Best Buy, and Walmart are all available for preorder, but it's been a messy and overall unstable mess for each website, resulting in preorder pages like Target's being review bombed.

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 24 Apr 2025 08:15

Amazon has given the JBL Bar 700 620-watt soundbar a substantial $300 savings off its MSRP. (Image source: JBL)

Deal | JBL Bar 700 5.1 Dolby Atmos soundbar with 620W power discounted ahead of Mother's Day

Amazon has dropped the price of the JBL Bar 700 soundbar with a 33% discount. The soundbar can reproduce immersive 5.1 Dolby Atmos surround sound with enhanced dialogue clarity and stream audio via Apple AirPlay and Amazon Alexa.

David Chien, 24 Apr 2025 06:17

The latest update by LG adds the Xbox app to its smart TVs and monitors running webOS 24 or later. (Image source: LG)

LG adds Xbox Cloud gaming to its smart TVs and monitors

LG HDTVs and monitors runninng webOS 24 or higher now support the Xbox app, enabling users to stream top game titles without an Xbox console or high-end gaming PC at home.

David Chien, 24 Apr 2025 05:00

Bargain hunters might want to take a look at the 77-inch C4 and G4 OLED (Image source: LG)

Deal | Two of LG's best 77-inch OLED TVs are discounted by up to 52% right now

Budget-conscious home cinema fans can once again take advantage of huge discounts on both the LG C4 and G4 OLED, whose 77-inch variants are back on sale for some of their lowest prices ever.

Enrico Frahn, 24 Apr 2025 03:50

The entry-level MacBook Air 13 is on sale for its lowest-ever price over at Amazon. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | MacBook Air 13 M4 drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The entry-level model of the M4 MacBook Air is currently on sale for its lowest price ever at Amazon. The M4 MacBook Air has been hailed by many as the best value laptop on the market right now, making today's deal even more entic...

Sam Medley, 24 Apr 2025 02:15

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac robot vacuum simplifies home cleaning with its AutoEmpty dock. (Image source: iRobot)

iRobot launches top-of-the-line Roomba Max 705 Vac robot vacuum with AutoEmpty dock to save pet owners time

iRobot has unveiled the Romba Max 705 Vac robot vacuum. The top-of-the-line model is capable of mapping homes in 3D, navigating around toys and objects with AI vision, and cleaning autonomously for up to 75 days with its AutoEmpty...

David Chien, 24 Apr 2025 00:42

The Geekom AE7 is a well-performing but also pretty noisy mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (Image source: Sebastian Bade)

Deal | Geekom AE7 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 and 32GB RAM gets massive 34% discount

Thanks to a special coupon code for Easter, the Ryzen 9-powered Geekom mini PC has now dropped 34% below its official list price and becomes a noteworthy option for users who are in the market for a well-performing and compact des...

Enrico Frahn, 24 Apr 2025 00:23

Razer Blade 16 gaming setup (Image source: Razer PR)

After tariff uncertainty, Razer Blade 16 gaming laptops available at Razer stores with RTX 5090 option

Alleviating fears of delays, the Razer Blade 16 is finally available. US buyers can choose from several configurations with RTX 50-series GPUs. Notebookcheck's review concluded that the slimmer gaming laptop doesn't sacrifice perf...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Apr 2025 23:05

HMD will announce two successors to the HMD Skyline. (Image source: HMD)

Leaked HMD product map includes HMD Skyline2, Fusion 2, and Skyline 2 GT

HMD will be announcing follow-ups to two of its major devices released in 2024, according to information revealed in a new leak. The Finnish company will announce two successors to the HMD Skyline and a second generation HMD Fusio...

Habeeb Onawole, 23 Apr 2025 22:50

Fujifilm X S20 discontinuation hints at X S30 on the horizon

Fujifilm discontinues X-S20 compact vlogging camera, indicating X-S30 may be on the horizon

Fujifilm has started discontinuing the X-S20, indicating that an X-S30 may be on the horizon to replace the nearly two-year-old compact hybrid interchangeable-lens camera, although when exactly this will happen is a mystery.

Julian van der Merwe, 23 Apr 2025 22:22

The Runk2.0 is a compact power bank with some advanced features (Image source: Runker)

Runk 2.0 power bank features NFC and location tracking via iOS and Android

The Runk2.0 is a new and compact power bank that supports location tracking as well as NFC. It sports a carrying loop that can also be used as a charging cable.

Silvio Werner, 23 Apr 2025 22:08

The Lenovo Legion Go handheld has been transformed into a clamshell device (Image source: Bob Wulff / WULFF DEN)

Lenovo Legion Go turns into foldable clamshell gaming handheld

Ever since the Game Boy Advance SP and Nintendo DS, clamshell handhelds have been quite popular with gamers. New retro handhelds like Anbernic's RG35XXSP are no exception. That’s why the streamer Bob Wulff has now created a clamsh...

Marc Zander, 23 Apr 2025 21:46

An X user has torn down the Nintendo Switch 2's motherboard (image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard teardown confirms key specs

An X user has managed to get their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard. As previously rumoured, it is confirmed to use an Nvidia Tegra chip and memory modules from SK Hynix. Update: The X post got removed which may or may not...

Anil Ganti, 23 Apr 2025 20:31

March 2025 console sales declining (Image source: Nintendo of America, Microsoft Xbox Gaming, Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS5, Xbox, and Switch console sales decline in March, while Assassin's Creed Shadows leads game revenue

With the Nintendo Switch 2 release date approaching, less buyers are investing in new consoles. New March figures show slowing PS5, Xbox, and Switch console sales in the US. Fewer gamers purchased video games, but the decline isn'...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Apr 2025 20:26

The Motorola Edge 60 should be available in more markets than just the Eurozone. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Motorola Edge 60 stars in final leaks before anticipated global launch

The Motorola Edge 60 is almost here as the latest representative in the Edge 60 series. According to new reports, the device will borrow from the Edge 60 Pro in various areas. However, the Edge 60 will save in other areas to hit a...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 20:26

Casio will launch the G-Shock MRG-BF1000RG-3A watch in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

Casio G-Shock Goliath Frogman: New diving watch with tough solar charging coming to the UK

Casio has confirmed that the new G-Shock MRG-BF1000RG-3A Goliath Frogman watch will be released in the UK with a high price tag. This model leaked earlier this year and is already confirmed to be launching in Japan in the near fut...

Polly Allcock, 23 Apr 2025 20:22

The Honor Pad GT comes in three colour options, each with eight speakers. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Pad GT: Honor releases new gaming tablet with 144 Hz display and ambitious eight speakers

The Honor Pad GT is a new gaming-focused tablet built around an 11.5-inch display. Packing eight speakers and a 144 Hz refresh rate, the Honor Pad GT appears to share all its hardware with last year's Honor Pad V9.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 20:20

The Garmin ECG app is now available in the UK and Switzerland. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin ECG app for smartwatches now available in the UK

Garmin’s popular ECG app has been released to various smartwatch users in the UK and Switzerland. It arrived in other European countries earlier in 2025 and is compatible with models like the Fenix 7 Pro, Fenix 8 and Tactix 8. The...

Polly Allcock, 23 Apr 2025 20:15

The Edge 60 Pro is expected to launch alongside three other Edge 60 and Razr 60 series smartphones. (Image source: Motorola)

Edge 60 Pro: Last-minute leaks point to higher than expected pricing for Motorola's mid-range smartphone

It looks like Motorola is almost ready to expand the Edge 60 series with another two models. Ahead of the Edge 60 Pro's official arrival, two leakers have shared almost all there is to know about the device including its reported ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 20:15

The GT Pro should be just as powerful as the Magic7 Pro that Honor has been selling for a few months. (Image source: Honor)

Honor GT Pro: New high-end smartphone now officially available with 7,200 mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite

The Honor GT Pro is a new high-end smartphone that combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a mammoth 7,200 mah battery. Also sporting four 50 MP cameras, the Honor GT Pro supports 90 W wired charging with a 144 Hz AMOL...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 20:07

The ROG Strix XG27UCDMG is a much cheaper way to access Samsung Display's latest QD-OLED panel technology. (Image source: Asus)

ROG Strix XG27UCDMG: Asus releases 4K and 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor in UK and North America

Asus has finally expanded availability of the ROG Strix XG27UCDMG to more markets. Previously available in Europe, the new 4K and 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor is now available in the UK and North America too for significantly less t...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 20:02

Cheapest Model Y may be joined be a Model 3 for less than $299/month. (Image source: Joe Tegtmeyer/X)

Cheapest Tesla may be priced at less than $299/month but won't dazzle with design

Tesla used the plural "cheaper models" to describe the launch of its upcoming cheapest vehicles in the US. These will be built on existing Model Y and Model 3 production lines and look like the current output, rather than a brand-...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Apr 2025 19:57

Pixel 9 Pro (pictured) is sold in India via Flipkart and costs INR 1,09,999 for the 256GB model, roughly $1,287. (Image source: Flipkart)

Report: Google moving Pixel production from Vietnam to India

Google is now reportedly moving its production of Pixel phones to India to avoid the 45% tariffs on goods coming from Vietnam. The report states that Google held discussions with its manufacturing partners in India.

Vineet Washington, 23 Apr 2025 19:55

The Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra may not be the only smartphones that Motorola has earmarked for an April 24 release. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

New details about Motorola Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra leak on eve of release

According to recent rumours, the Motorola Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra will be officially arriving tomorrow. Ahead of their combined launch, a renowned leaker has offered fresh insights into launch pricing and hardware specifications...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 19:43

Huge performance upgrade for featherweight sub 1 kg system: Lenovo will offer Arrow Lake H in ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 laptop

Lenovo upgrades its most expensive ThinkPad laptop series with more performance. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition and the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition will soon be available with Intel Arrow Lake H and A...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Apr 2025 19:31

Minisforum showcased the MS-A2 at the Japan IT Week Tokyo Spring Show. Pictured: MS-A1 (Image source: Minisforum - edited)

Minisforum MS-A2 debuts with new AMD Ryzen 9 HX CPU and support for dGPU

The Minisforum MS-A2 has made its official debut at the Japan IT Week Tokyo Spring Show. It's the successor to the MS-A1 SFF PC, and it features the newly released AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and has support for discrete GPU (dGPU).

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Apr 2025 19:25

Diablo 4 Standard Edition costs $50 on Battle.net. (Image source: Diablo 4 Blizzard website)

Diablo 4 could easily come to Switch 2 but live service on the platform has been challenging, says Diablo head

Head of Diablo at Blizzard, Rod Fergusson, is hopeful that as the Switch 2 is launched, they can figure out the live service component and Diablo 4 can make its way to the handheld. Diablo 3 and Diablo 2 Resurrected will be playab...

Vineet Washington, 23 Apr 2025 19:18

Figment pairs its new e-reader with a gamepad (Image source: Pedro Makes)

Figment e-ink gaming handheld turns books into interactive adventures

Eye-friendly e-ink displays are mostly found in e-readers, mainly due to the pretty slow refresh rate of these panels. However, Figment is now putting an e-ink panel into a gaming handheld that is primarily intended for text-based...

Hannes Brecher, 23 Apr 2025 19:10

A promotional image for the Nintendo Switch 2 US box packaging showcased against a white background. (Image Source: Nintendo)

The Switch 2 pre-order lottery had 2.2 million applications in Japan alone

Nintendo's Japanese account has released an official statement on X from the company's CEO, Shuntaro Furukawa, confirming the Switch 2 saw an unusually high number of applicants for the pre-order lottery in Japan. Nintendo has con...

Rohith Bhaskar, 23 Apr 2025 17:33

Intel's board of directors appointed Lip-Bu Tan as the new CEO in March 2025. (Image source: Intel)

Intel said to lay off over 20,000 employees to eliminate bureaucracy

Intel is reportedly looking at another round of layoffs after August 2024 and this time, over 20,000 employees are expected to be axed. This is part of Lip-Bu Tan’s plan for rebuilding an engineering-driven culture.

Vineet Washington, 23 Apr 2025 17:21

OnePlus shares display specs of the compact 13T (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13T: Display specs officially revealed ahead of imminent launch

The OnePlus 13T is set to launch on April 24, and just a few hours ahead of the official unveiling, the company has shared the display specs of the smartphone. This new compact flagship phone is said to sport many industry-first s...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Apr 2025 17:04

Nintendo Switch 2 with Joy-Cons detached (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo of America YouTube with edits)

Leaked video of Nintendo Switch 2 possibly stolen from Chinese factory focuses on Joy-Cons

Some Switch 2 specs remain a mystery before its June 5th release date. A video of the handheld, possibly smuggled out of a Chinese factory, has appeared. The clip shows how the Switch 2 Joy-Cons function and includes a comment abo...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Apr 2025 17:03

Onimusha now has a hellishly hard mode (Image source: Capcom)

Onimusha Warlords gets new difficulty mode after 24 years

Capcom apparently hasn't just been working on new blockbuster games but also has been refining older titles. The Onimusha Warlords remaster has unexpectedly received a new, extremely hard mode – 24 years after the original’s relea...

Marc Zander, 23 Apr 2025 16:59

The thermal gel used in a Gigabyte RTX 5080 GPU is leaking towards the PCB. (Image source: Quasar Zone)

Gigabyte RTX 5080 Master Ice’s server-grade thermal gel apparently leaking

Gigabyte’s server-grade thermal gel used in its RTX 5080 Master Ice GPU seems to be leaking out after a month of moderate use. The company has used this thermal solution in many of its RTX 50 series cards.

Vineet Washington, 23 Apr 2025 16:43

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