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The Galaxy Z Fold SE. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 tipped to launch as less compact foldable Android smartphone

Samsung's next flagship foldable Android smartphone is now rumored to be bigger when opened than the existing Galaxy Z Fold6 or its special editions. The Fold7's screen real estate is also thought to seem even more generous thanks...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2025 18:56

RTX Titan Ada Lovelace (Image source: Der8auer on YouTube)

Unreleased Nvidia Titan Ada GPU revealed: The RTX 4090 that never was

Nvidia's unreleased Titan Ada GPU, built on a fully enabled AD102 chip, was designed to surpass the RTX 4090 with superior performance and double the memory. Benchmark tests show it came surprisingly close to the newer RTX 5090 wh...

Sebastian Jankowski, 11 May 2025 18:45

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is available in three colors and eleven sizes. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung's Galaxy Ring is $100 off (or comes with a free $100 gift card) for a limited time

The Samsung Galaxy Ring has received a limited time discount that knocks off $100 or includes a $100 gift card with each purchase. Made from titanium, the smart ring can measure health vitals such as heart rate and also track phys...

Habeeb Onawole, 11 May 2025 17:47

OnePlus Pad 2 Pro reservations open ahead of imminent launch

OnePlus has abruptly announced that the launch for its latest Android tablet in China will clash with that of Samsung's latest (and thinnest) flagship Android smartphone worldwide. The Pad 2 Pro is now slated to debut with a 144Hz...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2025 17:35

The Pad 2 Pro is iQoo's current flagship tablet and features a Dimensity 9300+. (Image Source: iQoo)

iQoo to launch an iPad Mini-sized gaming tablet aimed at Lenovo's new Legion Y700

After the release of Lenovo's Legion Y700 tablet last week, the compact performance tablet race has been thrown open. iQoo is set to join, with new leaks now revealing more information on its upcoming iPad Mini-sized model.

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2025 17:19

Sony's legacy compatibility patents remain unused as PS5 enters fifth year and next-gen work begins

Despite years of patents and at least one public hiring effort focused on emulation, Sony has yet to implement native support for legacy platforms — even as next-generation development continues behind the scenes.

Louise Burke, 11 May 2025 16:36

The OnePlus 13T is a battery champ. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13T dethrones the iPhone 16 Pro Max as battery champion in drain test

The OnePlus 13T features a massive battery and is also rather small. It's no surprise then that the compact dominates in a new battery endurance test, finally dethroning Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2025 15:58

The GEM12+ Pro is a highly compact mini-PC with OCuLink (Image source: Aoostar)

Aoostar GEM12+ Pro: Mini-PC launched with OCuLink, fingerprint sensor and built-in display

The Aoostar GEM12+ Pro is a compact mini-PC equipped with a small built-in display and a powerful AMD processor. It supports high-speed network connectivity and also comes with a generous amount of memory.

Silvio Werner, 11 May 2025 14:59

SMIC warns of up to six percent Q2 revenue shortfall after maintenance issues (Image source: SMIC)

SMIC faces yield issues as U.S. sanctions limit tool servicing

SMIC warns of a second-quarter revenue dip of up to 6 percent after annual maintenance setbacks and new tool performance issues trimmed sellable output.

Nathan Ali, 11 May 2025 14:53

The Casio GMW-B5000D-1C (pictured) has a red accent ring around the inner edge of the metal bezel. (Image source: Great G-Shock World)

Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1C: Long-awaited full metal watch set to launch in June

Casio’s upcoming GMW-B5000D-1C has reportedly surfaced in stores ahead of launch. With a red accent ring and DW-5000C inspiration, it continues the full-metal G-Shock legacy with premium specs and fresh detailing.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 May 2025 14:27

The Alcatel V3 Ultra will come with a stylus like Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra. (Image source: Madhav Sheth)

Alcatel's first smartphone in three years wants to take on the Galaxy S25 Ultra

Details of the Alcatel V3 Ultra, the first Alcatel-branded smartphone in three years, reveal a phone with a proprietary TCL display, a stylus, and triple rear cameras. Will these features be enough to challenge the Galaxy S25 Ultr...

Habeeb Onawole, 11 May 2025 13:34

The Onn 4K Plus at a Walmart allegedly in Iowa. (Image Source: PracticalRanger5977 on Reddit)

Walmart's Onn 4K Plus streaming box now hitting store shelves close to you

Walmart is quietly stocking its stores around the US with its new Onn 4K Plus Google TV streaming box. The Onn 4K Plus slots in beneath the Onn 4K Pro and delivers excellent computing performance while carrying an unbeatable $30 M...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2025 13:28

With the new Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy collab, fans can expect borderless cards, rare foils, summons-inspired mechanics, and a tribute to the iconic RPG franchise. (Image Source: MTG)

Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy set drops in June, pre-orders open

Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix have unveiled the official trailer for the Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy collaboration, which will have a June release. The crossover includes characters and elements from all 16 mainlin...

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 May 2025 13:19

Three major updates - Versions 2.01, 2.02, and 2.03 - will roll out from May through Summer 2025 (Image Source: Tekken 8)

Tekken 8 fights back with Fahkumram, Karate Kid, and Pac-Man in season 2 roadmap

Bandai Namco has unveiled a major content roadmap for Tekken 8, announcing Fahkumram’s return and high-profile collaborations with Karate Kid: Legends and Pac-Man.

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 May 2025 12:11

Players can also look forward to private leagues and new UI shortcuts for quick currency use in PoE2 (Image Source: Path of Exile 2)

Path of Exile 2 upcoming update to bring endgame overhaul and other changes

Grinding Gear Games is rolling out Path of Exile 2 patch 0.2.0h by the end of next week. The upcoming update is focused on enhancing endgame systems and improving usability. As per the official announcement, the update would intro...

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 May 2025 10:19

Existing users can continue using Deep Link, but no future updates or fixes will be provided. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel quietly retires Deep Link, tech still works but no future updates

Intel has officially discontinued development and support for its Deep Link technology, which allowed synergistic performance boosts between Intel CPUs and Arc GPUs. Introduced in late 2020, the suite included features like Hyper ...

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 May 2025 09:26

The Casio G Shock Move GBD-H2000-1A9 watch features shock-resistant construction (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio G-Shock Move GBD-H2000-1A9 solar-powered watch with GPS tracking gets massive 46% discount on Amazon

Casio’s fitness-focused G-Shock Move GBD-H2000-1A9 is now available at a 46% discount on Amazon in the US. The digital watch features shock-resistant construction, heart rate, GPS tracking, solar power, Bluetooth connectivity, and...

Abhinav Fating, 11 May 2025 08:22

Doom: The Dark Ages is playable on the Steam Deck despite not being supported officially (image source: Bethesda)

Doom: The Dark Ages runs surprisingly well on the Steam Deck

While Doom: The Dark Ages runs smoothly on desktops on laptops, the game is not Steam Deck verified. But, the game is actually playable on Valve's handheld, but it isn't the best way to experience a Doom game.

Anil Ganti, 11 May 2025 08:02

Players interested in early access can download the Public Test Server via Steam (Image Source: Star Wars: The Old Republic)

Star Wars: The Old Republic “Dynamic Worlds” brings new storylines, PvP season, and more

The upcoming 7.7 "Dynamic Worlds" update for Star Wars: The Old Republic is now available for testing on the Public Test Server and is aiming for a full release by late May or early June. Players can expect dynamic planetary encou...

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 May 2025 07:51

Amazon drops the price of the Bose SoundLink Flex portable Bluetooth speaker (2nd gen) in time for college graduations. (Image source: Bose)

Deal | Bose SoundLink Flex portable speaker with PositionIQ drops 20% in price just in time for graduation

The waterproof Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) portable Bluetooth speaker has received a 20-percent discount on Amazon just before college graduations. It automatically optimizes sound output based on its orientation using PositionI...

David Chien, 11 May 2025 03:17

GTA 6 leak from former Rockstar Games artist suggests development didn't intensify until 2018

Gamers have new clues as to when the design phase of GTA 6 development began. A former artist explained that he didn't start executing Rockstar Games' vision for the game until 2018. Internal turmoil in the company and COVID also ...

Adam Corsetti, 11 May 2025 02:14

From left to right, Casio MTP-B190D-1BV, MTP-B190D-7BV, MTP-B190GL-7BV, and MTP-B190L-2BV. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio MTP-B190 watches launch with Tank-inspired designs and stainless-steel bezels

Casio’s MTP-B190 series is a new quiet addition to the brand’s lineup, with rectangular cases, Roman numerals, and simple analog layouts. It’s likely affordable, classic, and already picking up interest on social media.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 May 2025 00:19

Samsung is all set to announce the S25 Edge. Rumors indicate a high price tag. (Pictured: concept image, image source: Technizo Concept)

The Galaxy S25 Edge shows Samsung has run out of ideas

What do we really get when the main selling point of a gadget is "thinness"? Samsung will ask consumers to pay a lot for the new Edge smartphone, but consumers aren't getting more for their money.

Juan Carlos Bagnell, 10 May 2025 23:29

The Sony Xperia 10 VI. (Image Source: Sony)

Unidentified potentially all-new Sony Xperia smartphone model emerges in new leak

According to a new leak from a questionable source, Sony could be working on an all-new Xperia smartphone model. This device is neither the Xperia 1 VII nor Xperia 10 VII, but could be a sub-premium offering of sorts.

Ricci Rox, 10 May 2025 22:25

iQoo Neo10 Pro+ slated to debut with updated look and flagship-killing display

The Neo10 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is thought to debut as a premium mid-range Android smartphone despite its top-end Qualcomm silicon. Nevertheless, it is also now backed to launch with an AMOLED display ready to take on the best panels...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2025 21:18

CEO Tim Sweeney admits Epic Games launcher is clunky compared to Steam rival but has advantages

Some users avoid the Epic Games launcher because of slow navigation and downloads. Tim Sweeney is aware of Steam's advantages over the marketplace. Despite these issues, Sweeney thinks the Epic Games Store is preferable for multi-...

Adam Corsetti, 10 May 2025 20:57

A compact and budget-friendly gaming handheld has hit the market (Image source: U8)

U8: Cheap gaming handheld for under $50 offers long battery life

Affordable and compact: The U8 is a new gaming handheld that comes with two analog sticks and should definitely fit into your pocket. According to the manufacturer, it can also play and emulate a large number of retro games.

Silvio Werner, 10 May 2025 20:05

Users are urged to update BIOS firmware and enable “Intel Default Settings” to reduce risk (Pictured: Core i9 CPU box. Image source: Intel)

Intel has yet another microcode for 13th & 14th-gen CPU stability issues

Intel has released microcode update 0x12F to address lingering “Vmin Shift Instability” in its 13th and 14th Gen Core desktop CPUs. The update targets voltage behavior issues in idle, long-running systems without impacting perform...

Nitisha Upadhye, 10 May 2025 19:54

The BL7000 has a rather flashy design (Image source: Blackview)

BL7000: Rugged smartphone with night vision camera and reverse charging now orderable

The Blackview BL7000 is a new 5G-capable smartphone with night vision camera and a rugged design. It also comes with a quick display and Android 15 out of the box.

Silvio Werner, 10 May 2025 19:45

Fans worldwide can watch or mirror stream the VF Direct broadcast (Image Source: SEGA via X)

SEGA has news about the Virtua Fighter series, big reveal on Sunday

SEGA has announced VF Direct 2025 SPRING, a global livestream set for May 11 at 7 AM PDT. The event promises new developments in the Virtua Fighter series, which could possibly include a new game reveal.

Nitisha Upadhye, 10 May 2025 19:37

The new MP1 Max 3D projector is now orderable (Image source: Dangbei)

MP1 Max: New 4K laser projector with 3D and 3,100 ISO lumens now available

The Dangbei MP1 Max is a pretty bright 4K projector that utilizes three lasers and should therefore offer decent color reproduction in addition to a large projection size of up to 180 inches.

Silvio Werner, 10 May 2025 19:09

Dead by Daylight will also add Tomb Raider outfit, a Legendary Trapper Outfit for Frank Stone, and more (Image source: Dead by Daylight)

Dead by Daylight receives The Witcher Skins, Five Nights at Freddy’s Chapter, and more

Dead by Daylight marked its 9th anniversary at PAX East with major announcements, including the addition of Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy’s as a new Killer and a Witcher-themed outfit collection. A fan-driven “Choose Your ...

Nitisha Upadhye, 10 May 2025 18:28

The Acer RX 9060 XT Nitro likely to be priced lower than NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 Ti (Image source: momomo_Us via X)

Acer Nitro RX 9060 XT spotted online ahead of Computex

Acer’s custom Radeon RX 9060 XT Nitro GPU has surfaced online ahead of its expected debut at Computex 2025. The card features a new dual-fan, dual-slot design with three display outputs and a single 8-pin power connector.

Nitisha Upadhye, 10 May 2025 17:42

A 400 Series teaser. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 400 Special Edition tipped to launch as more robust and powerful Android smartphone

Honor has officially confirmed that it will release mid-range Android smartphones called the 400 Series later in May 2025. The new "Portrait Master" devices are to be launched internationally, although there will apparently be a v...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2025 17:39

Big week ahead for Game Pass: Long-awaited AAA launch and two more titles coming soon

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to three new titles arriving next week. Two of them, including a highly anticipated AAA release, will be available on launch day.

Marius Müller, 10 May 2025 17:19

Deal | Free on Steam for a limited time: “The most epic sci-fi strategy game ever”

This strategy game delivers deep, complex gameplay while also acting as a “story generator,” where choices and unexpected events constantly shape fresh, unique narratives. If you're curious to see it in action, Stellaris is free t...

Marius Müller, 10 May 2025 16:59

We've reviewed the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 2025 (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) review verdict: Much cheaper and partly better than the iPad Pro

The MatePad Pro 13.2 is Huawei's top-of-the-line tablet and directly competes with Apple's iPad Pro 13 as well as the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. Huawei’s offering is significantly more affordable than the competition, but buyers have t...

Daniel Schmidt, 10 May 2025 15:44

The first-ever Casio x Hender Scheme collab from 2017 - the DW-5600HS-4JF (pictured). (Image source: Designboom)

New Casio G-Shock DW-5900 collab watch with Hender Scheme to launch in May

Hender Scheme and Casio are reportedly preparing their fourth G-Shock collaboration, this time using the DW-5900. The leather-strapped release is expected to launch in Japan sometime this May.

Anubhav Sharma, 10 May 2025 14:45

What Google Fiber costs and where you can get it in 2025

CheckMag Google Fiber has expanded to Fort Mill and Tega Cay, bringing gigabit internet speeds of up to 8 Gbps to South Carolina for the first time. This article breaks down where Google Fiber is available, what each plan offers, and how y...

Antony Muchiri, 10 May 2025 14:00

The Tener Stack 9 MWh energy storage system. (Image source: CATL)

World's first 9 MWh energy storage system by CATL can power a house for 5 years with zero degradation

CATL's new Tener Stack energy storage system breakthrough can supply electricity from renewables to the average home for up to six years, in the first five of which it will undergo zero capacity degradation. It can also charge 150...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 May 2025 13:45

Another brand new Casio G-Shock streetwear-inspired collab watch on its way

Casio G-Shock and Offspring are now teasing a new collab with a cryptic cement-themed visual. No product images yet, but hype is building fast for this UK streetwear-inspired limited edition.

Anubhav Sharma, 10 May 2025 12:53

The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 has the same technical specifications as the Pocket Mini. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket Mini V2 now in stock with limited time discount

The Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is now available to order. The revised handheld has the same specifications as the Pocket Mini released last year, but with a new display.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 May 2025 12:43

The Casio G-Shock x Ron Herman collab (pictured) comes with a black and gray color scheme. (Image source: Ron Herman)

New Casio G-Shock gray-black Ron Herman GA-2100 collab has already sold out

The new Ron Herman x Casio G-Shock GA-2100 collab has already sold out on Ron Herman's official website. The Japan-exclusive release features a black and gray CasiOak design with limited availability and global interest.

Anubhav Sharma, 10 May 2025 10:44

A Tesla service center. The company is using AI to improve its customer service (Image source: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Tesla deploys AI to overhaul service complaints and customer support

Tesla is using AI to supercharge its service complaint and customer support operations. A company executive revealed new tools launching in 10 pilot locations, with measures in place to prevent abuse.

David Odejide, 10 May 2025 09:24

The MediaTek Helio G200 is built on TSMC's 6nm node. (Image source: MediaTek)

MediaTek announces Helio G200: A Helio G100 with improvements in camera and connectivity

The Helio G200 is the latest in MediaTek's line of processors made for 4G smartphones and tablets. The new processor has practically identical specifications as the Helio G100 announced last year, save for improvements to its came...

Habeeb Onawole, 10 May 2025 09:00

The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro can be expected to be a rebadged Oppo Pad 4 Pro. (Image Source: Oppo)

OnePlus Pad 2 Pro: Leak reveals key details of upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite tablet

A new leak has now revealed key details of OnePlus's imminent flagship tablet, the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro. The Pad 2 Pro is expected to make its debut later this month with a Snapdragon 8 Elite in tow, as well as an assortment of famil...

Ricci Rox, 10 May 2025 08:48

Samsung Foundry 2 nm yields have improved remarkably. Pictured - Samsung stand at an event. (image source: Samsung)

Samsung Foundry 2 nm yields improve remarkably with some major caveats

A new report from South Korean media says Samsung Foundry's 2 nm node has much better yields than reported earlier. It is almost viable for mass production, and will be used to manufacture Exynos 2600 chips for next year's Galaxy ...

Anil Ganti, 10 May 2025 08:43

Autonomica game screenshot farming, drone, fields

Lofty Steam multiplayer survival game combines Stardew Valley, Satisfactory, and Subnautica with Solarpunk looks — 350% funded on Kickstarter

Autonomica, an ambitious open-world indie survival game with both PvP and co-op multiplayer modes, has massively overshot its Kickstarter funding goal, with seven days left on the campaign. Autonomica aims to blend genres, combini...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 May 2025 07:55

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