Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations

Sony has launched two new wireless portable speakers with enhanced bass in the ULT Power Sound series. (Image source: Sony)

Sony unveils ULT Field 3 and 5 wireless portable speakers with powerful bass

Sony has unveiled two speakers with enhanced bass performance for powerful music reproduction - the ULT Field 3 and 5. Both actively monitor the ambient noise to compensate for clearer music playback.

David Chien, 10 Apr 2025 06:43

The Pangram AI writing detector is now more effective at detecting AI-generated texts in sudent submissions. (Image source: Pangram)

Pangram releases improved AI writing detector to help preserve academic integrity at schools

Pangram has released an improved AI writing detector that detects which texts have been generated by AI and which has been written by humans, helping schools maintain the academic integrity of student grades.

David Chien, 10 Apr 2025 04:35

The Teledyne FLIR Mix camera kits combine high-performance thermal and visible imagery in real-time for use by engineers and researchers. (Image source: Teledyne FLIR)

Teledyne FLIR unveils MIX camera kits with synchronized thermal and visible light imagery for engineers and researchers

Teledyne FLIR has unveiled multispectral camera kits designed for researchers and engineers. These cameras merge thermal and visible imagery in real-time, streamlining the thermal analysis of products in development.

David Chien, 10 Apr 2025 03:04

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Key Cards and cartridges (Image source: Nintendo of America)

Many Nintendo Switch 2 games may use Game-Key Cards because of limited cartridge sizes

Nintendo may have a clever strategy to encourage the adoption of Game-Key Cards. A Switch 2 leak suggests that some titles lack an appropriate cartridge size. Medium-sized Switch 2 games are too large for the smallest media, makin...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Apr 2025 01:09

The MSI Vector A18 HX is one of the first laptops powered by AMD's new Ryzen chipsets (Image source: MSI, edited)

AMD unveils new Ryzen 8040HX laptop CPUs with up to 16 cores at 5.4GHz

AMD has officially announced new processors with up to 16 performance cores and boost clock speeds of up to 5.4GHz, which makes them suitable for gaming laptops as well as mobile workstations. However, the underlying architecture ...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Apr 2025 00:44

The Tesla Model 3. Tesla Canada denies allegations of last-minute EV incentive grab (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Canada responds to alleged last-minute $43 million EV rebate grab

Tesla has clarified what has been termed a last-minute EV incentive grab in Canada. In a letter to Transport Canada, the automaker insisted it only submitted a backlog of $43 million rebate claims in the last days of the ZEV progr...

David Odejide, 10 Apr 2025 00:28

The ProArt PA27UCGE is a high-resolution 4K monitor for professional users (Image source: Asus)

Asus ProArt PA27UCGE: Color-accurate 4K monitor with up to 160Hz and 600 nits debuts

Asus is launching a new monitor that should be suitable for creative workflows such as photo and video editing, but also for the occasional gaming session thanks to its fast refresh rate.

Silvio Werner, 10 Apr 2025 00:08

A new SSD enclosure offers fast data transfers thanks to Thunderbolt 5 (Image source: Ugreen)

Ugreen launches new SSD enclosure with Thunderbolt 5 and active cooling

Ugreen is now offering a new enclosure for SSDs. The brand advertises high speeds via Thunderbolt 5, at least when hooked up to a corresponding PC or laptop.

Silvio Werner, 09 Apr 2025 22:51

The Moondrop Rays IEMs come with USB-C and are well-suited for modern gaming smartphones (Image source: Moondrop)

Moondrop Rays gaming IEMs launch with dual drivers and USB-C for $99

Moondrop's latest gaming earbuds want to stand out from the crowd with their colorful housing and an unusual dual-driver setup and special optimizations for some games. USB-C is intended to reduce latency and ensure broad compatib...

Hannes Brecher, 09 Apr 2025 22:21

Aqara Matter connectivity (Image source: Aqara)

Aqara adds Matter support for 50+ smart home device categories and debuts Advanced Bridging

Aqara is already a major force in smart home automation. To coordinate more devices, the company added Matter compatibility to additional hubs. Advanced Matter Bridging allows users to trigger routines between a wider variety of s...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Apr 2025 21:56

Leaks reveal future Epic Games Store free game giveaways ahead of schedule

A well-known source has divulged early information about the Epic Games Store's plans for future giveaways throughout the next two weeks. The giveaways are unlikely to be all that the storefront has planned across April, though.

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 21:33

It seems that Realme will eventually release the GT7 globally. (Image source: Realme)

Realme GT7: New flagship killer expected to launch globally with special 'graphene glass fibre fusion' back panel

The Realme GT7 appears set to challenge current flagships globally, not just in China. Realme has also teased that the device will complement MediaTek's new Dimensity 9400+ chipset with a 'graphene glass fibre fusion' back panel t...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 21:28

The R36S Plus borrows from the design of the Powkiddy V20 in many areas. (Image source: Game Console)

R36S Plus: New 1:1 retro gaming handheld undercuts Powkiddy V20 with sub-$40 launch price

The R36S Plus is a new retro gaming handheld powered by an Allwinner A133P chipset. Also packing a 3,000 mAh battery, the device features a 720p and 1:1 display like the Anbernic RG Cube and RG CubeXX too but for under $40.

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 21:25

Nintendo offers a wireless GameCube controller for the Switch 2 (Image source: Nintendo)

Switch 2: GameCube games run at higher resolution but Nintendo's emulator is not perfect

The Switch 2 can play GameCube games, which is why Nintendo is even offering a wireless GameCube controller for its latest handheld. An analysis video from Digital Foundry now provides a first look at how well Nintendo's emulator ...

Hannes Brecher, 09 Apr 2025 21:24

The Honor Power should achieve excellent runtimes by combining a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset with an 8,000 mAh battery. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Power: New mid-range smartphone disruptor tipped to launch with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and whopping battery capacity

Honor continues to tease the release of the Honor Power on social media. While the company is remaining rather coy about what it has planned for its new product segment, a reliable leaker has provided a few insights into how the H...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 21:21

The RTX 5090 (pictured) is priced at $1,999 at MSRP but pricing and availability have been all over the place since launch. (Image source: Nvidia)

GPUs may be exempt from new ‘reciprocal tariffs’ but 25% aluminum-focused tariffs still apply

The tariff war continues but it looks like GPUs are protected to some extent, at least for now. The federal order from April 7 listing all affected components excludes HTSUS codes that represent graphics cards.

Vineet Washington, 09 Apr 2025 20:40

Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1 (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: Is it time to upgrade?

CheckMag Nintendo is back with the Switch 2, a major upgrade promising 4K visuals, improved Joy-Cons, and powerhouse performance. But is it truly a next-gen leap or just a smarter, sleeker iteration of the original? I break it all down in ...

Antony Muchiri, 09 Apr 2025 19:59

The Sony Bravia XR X93L features Sony's Cognitive Processor XR for image processing. (Image source: Sony via Walmart)

Deal | Sony X93L 75-inch Mini LED TV enjoys chunky price cut as it drops $1,801 below original MSRP

The Sony Bravia XR X93L is now on sale at a new all-time low price of less than $1,200. The 75-inch Mini LED TV was first launched in 2023 with a 4K/120 Hz panel that is both impressively bright and colorful. As a result, the Sony...

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Apr 2025 19:20

LG only offers the UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA in a white finish for now. (Image source: LG)

UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA: LG releases new curved OLED gaming monitor in the US running webOS

The UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA is a new OLED gaming monitor that supports game streaming natively thanks to the inclusion of LG's webOS interface. Available for $1,399.99, the UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA also boasts Gigabit Ethernet, USB...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 19:19

OnePlus 14 tipped to launch as flagship Android smartphone with giant battery

The OnePlus 14 is definitely destined for a battery upgrade, according to a new leak, with other similar next-gen premium Android smartphones tipped to follow. The devices could also have wired and wireless charging of at least th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2025 19:15

The Edge 60 Stylus will be the first Edge-branded smartphone in years with native stylus support. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Edge 60 Stylus: Pricing for Motorola's next stylus-wielding smartphone revealed alongside leaked promotional videos

The launch of the Edge 60 Stylus is rumoured to be on the horizon. While Motorola is not expected to deliver the smartphone for another week or so, pricing and promotional videos have surfaced online in separate leaks.

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 19:10

CMF Phone 2 Pro has updated modular design in new teaser

The CMF Phone 1 is one of the few Android smartphones on the international market with a removable, customizable rear panel. Now, its successor is slated to reprise the feature. The Phone 2 Pro might improve on the brand's Interch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2025 18:24

Hades 2 is coming to the Switch and its successor (Image source: Supergiant Games)

Console version of Hades 2 may be exclusive to Switch and Switch 2

In a post on X, developer Supergiant revealed the platforms on which version 1.0 of the highly anticipated Hades 2 will launch – and PS5 and Xbox users may be disappointed by the news.

Marc Zander, 09 Apr 2025 18:18

The SZBox C0B starts at $109.89 (Image source: AliExpress)

SZBox C0B launches as new affordable mini PC with Intel Twin Lake CPU

The SZBox C0B has made its debut as a new affordable mini PC with the Intel N150 CPU, which is the entry-level option within the Twin Lake lineup. It currently starts at $109.89 on AliExpress.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Apr 2025 18:15

The Honor GT may be replaced less than a year after its full debut. (Image source: Honor)

Honor GT Pro to launch as new budget gaming smartphone to beat with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset

According to a reliable leaker, Honor is preparing to release a follow-up to its recent affordable gaming smartphone. Billed as the Honor GT Pro, the future RedMagic 10 Pro and ROG Phone 9 rival is expected to land with a 1.5K dis...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 18:06

Titanfall 2 (pictured) came out in 2016 featuring a campaign that focused on the bond between man and machine. (Image source: Steam)

Rumor: Titanfall 3 is almost complete, based on UE5, features singleplayer, extraction mode, and others

Titanfall 3 may actually be a thing and could arrive in the near future, at least if the latest leak is to be believed. The game is said to be developed on Unreal Engine 5 and is almost complete.

Vineet Washington, 09 Apr 2025 18:01

A Neo 7-series smartphone. (Image source: Realme)

Realme Neo "7s" tipped to launch as Redmi Turbo 4 Pro killer in May 2025

MediaTek is now said to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4-killing SoC that might launch alongside a second new processor in May 2025. It is thought to feature in new Android smartphones with on-trend flat displays and extra-larg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2025 17:43

Gemini AI features like Workspace Flows, Help me refine, Help me analyze, and more have been announced. (Image source: Google)

Google announces Workspace Flows process automation, Gemini features for Docs, Sheets, Meet, and more

Google wants to help businesses operate more efficiently with the help of Gemini AI and deeper integrations into Workspace tools. Workspace Flows is the latest feature that allows automating multi-step processes.

Vineet Washington, 09 Apr 2025 17:20

Many OEMs are suspending laptop shipments to the US due to uncertainty around tariffs (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo, HP, Dell, and others suspend US shipments for two weeks due to US tariffs

Commercial Times reports many companies have suspended shipments to the US following President Trump's tariff announcement. Some of the affected parts will include laptops, smartphones and networking gear.

Anil Ganti, 09 Apr 2025 17:17

Anbernic will offer the RG557 in multiple colours. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG557: Mystery chipset capable of Nintendo Wii U emulation revealed ahead of schedule

Rumours have been flying around about what chipset Anbernic has chosen for the RG557. While there was evidence to suggest that the Anbernic RG556 would use a new option from Qualcomm, a reliable source claims to have received word...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 16:46

The Note 50s 5G+. (Image source: Infinix)

Infinix Note 50s 5G+ slated to launch with scent-infused vegan leather

Infinix has reportedly indicated that its next Android smartphone for the Indian market will launch as the first mobile device with its own fragrance. The Note 50s' "scent-tech" should apparently last for months after sale, and is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2025 16:38

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 pictured above uses an under display camera for an uninterrupted large inner display. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung may ditch the under display camera with Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 may replace the under display camera for a traditional hole punch or notch, a new leak suggests. The Galaxy Z Fold series has used under display cameras since the Z Fold 3.

Vineet Washington, 09 Apr 2025 16:33

This Steam Deck prototype is significantly less powerful than retail units. (Image source: eBay - edited)

Rare Steam Deck prototype sells for $2k with unreleased AMD Picasso APU

A rare Steam Deck prototype has sold on eBay for $2,000. Sporting a completely different design from retail versions of Valve's popular gaming handheld, 'Engineering Sample 34' also shows how far the Steam Deck came in just two ye...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 16:31

Hollow Knight Silksong Switch 2 box art (Image source: RTV Euro AGD)

Hollow Knight: Silksong Switch 2 physical edition surfaces at Polish retailer with 2025 release date

The lack of Hollow Knight: Silksong news had frustrated fans of the original platformer. Fortunately, a Polish store listing a Switch 2 cartridge version is one of many new developments. While the listing mentions a 2025 Hollow Kn...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Apr 2025 16:31

The Casio G-Shock GBX-100 series is known for features like tide graphs, moon data, and sunrise/sunset times. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio G-Shock GBX-100 series watch with smartphone sync and skeleton build on its way

Casio is preparing to launch a new G-Shock GBX-100 model this summer with a translucent skeleton build. Based on the popular surf-focused G-Lide line, the model is expected to retain tide data, moon phases, and sunrise/sunset info...

Anubhav Sharma, 09 Apr 2025 16:27

Granny Kick Neighbor isn't without its kinks, but the developer just announced that they will make the game content-loaded in the near future. (Image source: Steam)

Janky action-indie game free to claim on Steam for a limited time, as dev confirms paid switch

Granny Kick Neighbor is free on Steam for a limited time before going paid. It’s light on content right now, but the dev promises major updates and a full revamp in the coming months.

Anubhav Sharma, 09 Apr 2025 16:27

TOEM: A Photo Adventure is available on Steam until April 17 with an 80% discount for $4 instead of $20. (Image source: Steam)

"A True Feel-Good Game" – top-rated indie game for less than $4 in Steam sale

A 99% positive rating from over 6,000 reviews is a rare feat on Steam – and a strong indicator of a truly outstanding game. If you're curious to experience it yourself, the charming exploration game TOEM is currently available for...

Marius Müller, 09 Apr 2025 16:18

The Galaxy S25 Edge could be the second most expensive phone in the series (Image source: @r3dash on X)

Retailer listings hint at Galaxy S25 Edge being more expensive than initially believed

While Samsung officially showcased the Galaxy S25 Edge multiple times, it has yet to disclose full specs and pricing details of the new thin and light flagship phone. As for the price, now-deleted retailer listings bring some bad ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Apr 2025 16:15

The Vivo X200 Ultra should boast a particularly impressive set of cameras when it launches later this month. (Image source: Vivo - edited)

Vivo X200 Ultra Photography Kit: Official accessory transforms new 35 mm flagship into DSLR lookalike

Vivo has confirmed that it will be releasing a dedicated Photography Kit alongside its X200 Ultra flagship later this month. While Xiaomi introduced an equivalent earlier this year for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Vivo has attempted to su...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 16:12

The Amazfit Active 2 Premium smartwatch could arrive in April or May. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit Active 2 Premium: European launch of new smartwatch delayed

Amazfit appears to have delayed the European launch of the Active 2 Premium smartwatch. Reports indicate that the company has unofficially pushed back the release date by several weeks, causing frustration for potential customers....

Polly Allcock, 09 Apr 2025 16:06

With the development of Vindefiant, Jordan Blake dealt with his dismissal from the AAA industry. (Image source: Steam)

From fired to fearsome: Dev turns layoff into brutal tentacle game – now rated 'Very Positive' on Steam

“They fired me – so I made a game about it.” What sounds like a bold tagline is, in this case, entirely true. Vindefiant, a newly released 2D action game, is the solo creation of Jordan Blake, who turned his experience of being le...

Marius Müller, 09 Apr 2025 16:03

Casio G-Shock GM-110D-8A (left) and GM-110BD-1A9 (left) (Image source: Casio)

Casio launches new analog-digital G-Shock GM-110 series watches in the US

Casio's long-rumored G-Shock GM-110D full-metal watches have finally landed in the US. The GM-110D-1A9 and GM-110BD-8A offer premium designs, incorporating stainless steel bezels and bands.

Kristen Spradlin, 09 Apr 2025 15:56

TSMC could get in trouble with the US Commerce Department (image source: CNBC)

TSMC might face $1 billion fine for Huawei Ascend 910B debacle

Reuters says the US Commerce Department could fine TSMC up to $1 billion for violating export control laws. This is related to the incident from last year, when TSMC accidentally made high-end chips for a proxy company that eventu...

Anil Ganti, 09 Apr 2025 15:48

Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14T Pro kickstart Android 16 Developer Preview program

Xiaomi has now begun its Android 16 Developer Preview program. The company has released ROMs for the global versions of Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14T Pro, with these beta builds now available for installation, preferably only for those...

Ricci Rox, 09 Apr 2025 15:43

The Sony Bravia 2 II TV will launch in the US and Canada. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Bravia 2 II unveiled as new more affordable 4K Google TV

The Sony Bravia 2 II, a new TV for North America, has been announced. This will be the cheapest model in the brand’s 2025 Bravia TV line-up. Features of the 4K TV include near 4K upscaling, wireless screen sharing via Apple AirPla...

Polly Allcock, 09 Apr 2025 15:36

Firmware version 2.5.0 is rolling out to the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync boxes. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box now supports 144Hz lighting

Philips Hue has released firmware version 2.5.0 for the Hue Play HDMI sync box 4K and the Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K. According to the changelog, this update brings a couple of PlayStation 5-related improvements to the 8K model. Pl...

Polly Allcock, 09 Apr 2025 15:32

25.08	Review ASUS TUF Gaming F16 2025 (FX608JMR): TUF Gaming RTX 50 Series Terbaru!
25.08	OMEN 16: el portátil gaming más versátil de HP se alía con la IA para revolucionar tu experiencia de juego
25.08	Recenze notebooku Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10. Herní stroj s RTX 5060, který si na nic nehraje
25.08	MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI Recensione: Intel Core Ultra e RTX 5060 a meno di 2.000 euro
25.08	Recensione HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14: un convertibile che costa il giusto e ti dà tutto
25.08	Acer TravelMate P4 14: tanta sostanza per l'utente aziendale
25.08	ASUS V16 V3607VM Review
25.08	ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025), gráficos RTX 5060 para jugar a todo con una gran portabilidad
25.08	GIGABYTE AERO X16, análisis: todo lo que necesitas en menos de 2 kilogramos
25.08	Gigabyte AERO X16 1VH Review