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Intel's Panther Lake production may have been delayed with next gen laptops now pushed to 2026. (Image source: Intel)

Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake notebooks reportedly delayed to 2026

A renowned industry analyst has claimed that Intel’s Panther Lake SoC powered devices may not come out till 2026 which is going to impact the company’s revenue. Panther Lake is the next generation of mobile processors from Team Bl...

Vineet Washington, 04 Mar 2025 19:58

There may be more Radeon RX 9070 XT cards available at launch than the entire Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series. (Image source: AMD - edited)

Huge AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT stock levels rumoured for Thursday's launch

Two leading sources in the world of graphics cards have offered insights into the state of the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the stock levels AMD has provided retailers. Reportedly, for the Radeon RX 9070 XT to sell out on launch day, AMD...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 19:46

The Google Pixel 9a (a leaked render of which is pictured) will include NFC, wireless charging, and satellite support. (Image source: WinFuture w/ edits)

Google Pixel 9a hits FCC database, confirming key hardware

The Google Pixel 9a was recently spotted in the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) database. The filing reveals some hardware the 9a will sport, including NFC, wireless charging, and satellite phone support.

Sam Medley, 04 Mar 2025 19:43

Game Console's latest rip off somehow looks less ergonomic than the Anbernic RG40XX V. (Image source: via Nittrx)

Anbernic RG40XX V clone surfaces with strange joystick placement

Game Console is preparing to release a budget retro gaming handheld. This time, the company has decided to borrow heavily from the RG40XX V, albeit with perhaps an even less ergonomic design than Anbernic's recent handheld.

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 19:41

The LG UltraGear OLED 45GX950A is now available to order in Canada ahead of its release in the US. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear OLED 45GX950A: New dual-mode gaming monitor reaches North America with hints dropped about US release date

LG has now started offering one of its two new 45-inch gaming monitors in North America. The company has also hinted about the state of the monitor's release in the US, which will see the UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE replaced with a su...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 19:37

Concept renders of the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series show minimal design changes from older models. (Image source: Ytechb)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus upgrades described in new leaks

Samsung's next mid-range tablets are slowly working their way towards a global release. Based on new leaks, new designs are planned for the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus, which will be joined by other upgrades like ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 19:02

The Meta Aria Gen 2 glasses feature various upgrades compared to their predecessor. (Image source: Meta)

Meta reveals new Aria Gen 2 smart glasses with heart rate tracking

The Meta Aria Gen 2 glasses have been unveiled. This model features various upgrades over the original, including a new heart rate sensor and a contact microphone to make it easier to detect different voices. Plus, Meta has shared...

Polly Allcock, 04 Mar 2025 18:30

Nvidia has reportedly informed reviewers that the RTX 5070 Founders Edition cards will not be available on launch day. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia confirms GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition will not be available at launch

Those looking to buy the RTX 5070 Founders Edition cards will have to wait till later this month as Nvidia has informed reviewers about a delay, just before the reviews drop. This delay will reportedly affect global markets.

Vineet Washington, 04 Mar 2025 18:21

The M2 MacBook Air 13 (pictured) is on sale for 20% off at Amazon. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | M2 MacBook Air drops to $799 at Amazon, may signal new MacBook Air launch soon

Apple's M2 MacBook Air 13 is on sale for $200 off today over at Amazon. This MacBook Air is roughly 3 years old but still holds its own. This sale may also harken the rumored release of a MacBook Air with Apple's M4 chip.

Sam Medley, 04 Mar 2025 18:18

Palworld for Mac screenshot (Image source: Apple Mac Store)

Pocketpair unleashes Palworld for Mac after November release date delay

Often neglected Mac gamers have another popular title to add to their libraries. Palworld is now available for purchase on the Mac App Store. Some label it a Pokemon clone, but these players can see for themselves how Pocketpair's...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Mar 2025 18:12

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires country pack now available as previously announced (Image source: Steam)

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires now available

As previously announced, the country pack dubbed "Graveyard of Empires" has just landed for Hearts of Iron IV. Priced at $14.99/£12.79/€14.99, depending on the market, this expansion requires the base game and can also be acquired...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2025 18:11

The latest Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs are only optimized for UEFI systems. (Image source: AMD)

Radeon RX 9000 GPUs officially support UEFI systems only, AMD says

Older systems will have a hard time getting the most out of the Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. Only UEFI-based systems can get the full feature and performance benefit of the latest GPUs.

Vineet Washington, 04 Mar 2025 17:47

The iPad (11th generation) has the same design as the iPad (10th generation). (Image source: Apple)

Apple announces iPad (11th generation) with A16 chip and 128GB base storage

The new entry-level iPad arrives with a more powerful chip and more base storage for the same starting price. It also loses a key feature available on its predecessor.

Habeeb Onawole, 04 Mar 2025 17:26

Panasonic LX100 II compact fixed lens camera

Panasonic all but confirms fixed-lens compact camera coming to challenge Canon PowerShot V1 as Lumix LX100 III overdue

Panasonic's Lumix LX100 compact camera line-up may be getting a new model to compete with the recently announced Canon PowerShot V1, as Panasonic executives confirmed plans to address high compact camera demand. This will likely b...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 Mar 2025 17:22

Realme 14 Pro Lite debuts as new Android smartphone with suspiciously familiar specs

Realme's latest smartphone to the Indian market with Ultra Clear Cameras and a Miracle Shining Design is rated for IP65 durability. It has been introduced as a new Lite alternative to the 14 Pro, but has much more in common with t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2025 17:21

The Minisforum BD790i X3D packs the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and currently costs $599 (Image source: Minisforum - edited)

New Minisforum BD790i board brings mobile AMD X3D chips to desktop

Minisforum introduced a new MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) motherboard, the BD790i X3D. As the name suggests, it brings mobile AMD X3D chips to the desktop, with the first available option being the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Mar 2025 17:19

PandaFlashPro has indicated that the Galaxy Z Fold7 will contain superior hinge and brush structures. (Image source: via PandaFlashPro)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 tipped to beat Oppo Find N5 to crown of world's toughest foldable smartphone

Oppo went to great lengths last month to demonstrate that the Find N5 is the world's most durable foldable smartphone. New rumours suggest that Oppo's latest foldable could be stripped of its crown in a few months' time though, wi...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 16:57

It is unclear who has created this strange clamshell gaming handheld. (Image source: via Nittrx)

New clamshell gaming handheld concept shown with multiple foldable elements

The clamshell gaming handheld market has settled on the design pioneered by Nintendo and the Game Boy Advance SP. A new concept seeks to change that approach though, with a horizontal layout and two foldable elements.

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 16:53

Front-facing camera technology is not expected to be an area of development between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy S26 Ultra: S Pen support but no UDC technology forthcoming on Samsung's next flagship

According to new reports, Samsung is currently prototyping the Galaxy S26 Ultra with up to 1 TB of storage and S Pen support. In more similarities with the current Galaxy S25 Ultra, next year's model will not be moving to Under-Di...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 16:50

The Pixel 9a should launch with Google's Tensor G4 chipset. (Image source: via Arsène Lupin)

Google Pixel 9a: New leak reveals launch colours and official case designs

The next Google Pixel smartphone release is reportedly a little over a fortnight away. Nonetheless, a renowned leaker has shared photos not just the Google Pixel 9a itself, but also what to expect from Google's official cases.

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 16:47

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 will not begin shipping outside North America for another six weeks or so. (Image source: 8BitDo)

8BitDo Ultimate 2: New wireless controller with Hall effect triggers arrives in more markets

8BitDo has started offering its Ultimate 2 wireless controller in more markets. Now available in the UK and Europe, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 combines TMR joysticks and Hall effect triggers, among other hardware.

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 16:44

New iPad Air models are finally here (image source: Apple)

iPad Air refreshed with Apple M3 chip, Apple Intelligence and new Magic Keyboards

The iPad Air has finally received its annual refresh. It now comes with an Apple M3 chip with a nerfed 9-core GPU and the same 8-core CPU. Apple has also shown off two Magic Keyboards that should help transform the iPad Air into a...

Anil Ganti, 04 Mar 2025 16:33

Oppo Pad 4 Pro tipped to launch with larger 3.4K display

Oppo is tipped to launch a new flagship Android tablet with a display that will be larger than that of its predecessor. Now, the Pad 4 Pro is also tipped to be higher-res than its forebear as well. It is thought to launch with a t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2025 16:26

The Casio G-Shock Move DW-H5600-1 offers G-Shock’s legendary durability with a suite of advanced tracking features. (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio G-Shock DW-H5600 rugged fitness watch with heart tracking gets a massive 30% discount

The G-Shock DW-H5600 isn’t just tough—it’s also loaded with powerful fitness tracking features, including heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, blood oxygen measurement and more. The watch is currently down to its lowest price on...

Kristen Spradlin, 04 Mar 2025 16:24

Zombie Army 4: Dead War holds over 7,200 "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. (Image source: Steam - Edited)

90% off on Steam: Left 4 Dead-like co-op zombie shooter now only $5 instead of $48

Zombie Army 4: Dead War is 90% off on Steam, bringing its price down to just $4.99 from $48. The co-op zombie shooter features intense action, gruesome enemies, and a thrilling campaign. Deal ends March 10.

Anubhav Sharma, 04 Mar 2025 15:48

Keychron K4 HE magnetic gaming keyboard with wood accents and aluminium frame

Keychron K4 HE: Affordable Hall effect gaming keyboard with a num pad and elegant wood accents

Keychron today announced the K4 HE as a bigger version of the K2 HE, using the same wood-and-aluminium design and unique OSA keycaps on the special edition. The K4 HE offers adjustable actuation, SOCD, Rapid Trigger, and Analog Mo...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 Mar 2025 15:39

According to a recent leak, Call of Duty 2026 is already being developed for the new Xbox generation. (Image source: DallE3)

Leak suggests earlier release for new Xbox: Call of Duty 2026 already in development for next-gen hardware

According to a recent leak, Call of Duty 2026 is already in development using dev kits from the next Xbox generation. This suggests that Microsoft’s new console could arrive sooner than expected.

Marius Müller, 04 Mar 2025 15:38

The Z9 rear-wheel steering beats Tesla Cybertruck's technology (Image source: BYD)

BYD pegs Tesla an ally in the fight against the gas engine as it's ready to share EV technology

BYD is willing to share EV and autonomous driving technologies with key rivals like Tesla as long as that helps advance the self-driving electric vehicle cause. It started with giving away its Tesla FSD equivalent for free.

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Mar 2025 15:34

TCL CSOT's latest Apex innovations. (Image source: TCL CSOT)

MWC 2025 | TCL CSOT unveils Apex-brand displays for next-gen laptops, tablets and smartphones

TCL's CSOT division asserts that its displays will become part of some of the most cutting-edge personal and portable devices of the near future, the world's first 13-inch 144Hz 4K AI tablet and latest extra-bright, low-power VR h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2025 15:33

The new PvPvE extraction shooter SAND launches in Early Access on April 3. (Image source: Steam)

Open-world PvPvE mech shooter with dieselpunk vibes enters Early Access soon

Barren deserts, towering machines and plenty of loot, all wrapped in a gritty dieselpunk setting. The new PvPvE extraction shooter SAND promises exactly that and players won’t have to wait much longer. Early Access is just around ...

Marius Müller, 04 Mar 2025 15:21

Alienware AW2725Q 4K OLED monitor (Image source: Alienware)

MWC 2025 | Alienware releases a new 27-inch 4K 240Hz OLED gaming monitor with 166 PPI display

The 27-inch Alienware AW2725Q offers all the advantages of a 4K QD-OLED panel in a space-saving design. With a 240Hz refresh rate and class-leading 166 PPI, it should impress as a gaming and work monitor. The AW2725Q is now availa...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Mar 2025 15:20

With a 90% discount, Batman: Arkham Origins is available on GOG until March 8 for $2.19 instead of $22. (Image source: Steam / GOG)

$2 deal: Action-adventure with nearly 40K reviews heavily discounted

GOG sells DRM-free games that work without an internet connection. Right now, the platform is offering Batman: Arkham Origins with a 90% discount for around $2 instead of $22.

Marius Müller, 04 Mar 2025 15:07

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Whale printer has arrived in China. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Xiaoxin Whale new color inkjet multifunction printer arrives

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Whale Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer has been launched in China. This 3-in-1 model offers scanning and copying as well as color printing. Lenovo indicates that its latest model offers enhanced remote control...

Polly Allcock, 04 Mar 2025 15:02

Alienware AW3225DM brings a curved QHD panel with 180 Hz refresh rate (Image source: Dell)

MWC 2025 | New 32-inch QHD Alienware gaming monitor debuts with 180 Hz curved display

Dell has introduced a bunch of new monitors, and among them is the Alienware AW3225DM. At the core, it's a curved gaming monitor with a 32-inch VA panel and 180 Hz refresh rate.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Mar 2025 15:00

The Alienware AW3425DWM (pictured) comes with a 3440x1440 resolution. (Image source: Alienware)

MWC 2025 | Alienware launches 34-inch WQHD curved gaming monitor with 180Hz and 3000:1 contrast ratio

Alienware has unveiled the AW3425DWM - a new 34-inch WQHD curved gaming monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, FreeSync Premium, DisplayHDR 400, HDMI 2.1, and VA panel.

Anubhav Sharma, 04 Mar 2025 15:00

The Alienware AW2725DM gaming monitor (pictured) supports both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync. (Image source: Alienware)

MWC 2025 | Alienware AW2725DM: New 27-inch QHD gaming monitor debuts with 180Hz IPS panel and 1ms response time

The Alienware AW2725DM is a new 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, G-Sync and FreeSync support, HDR400, and ComfortView Plus for reduced eye strain.

Anubhav Sharma, 04 Mar 2025 15:00

The Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor is shown for reference. (Image source: Alienware Arena)

MWC 2025 | Alienware unveils affordable 25” gaming monitor with 320Hz refresh rate

Alienware has announced the AW2525HM, a 25-inch gaming monitor featuring a 320Hz refresh rate and the new AW30 design. It aims to deliver a smooth gaming experience at a competitive price.

Huzefa Baloch, 04 Mar 2025 15:00

The Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed wireless gaming headset with TriForce Titanium 50 mm drivers is now $30 off on Amazon (Image source: Razer)

Deal | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed wireless gaming headset gets 24% discount on Amazon

The Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed wireless gaming headphones are back on sale for their lowest price ever on Amazon. You can get a pair of these wireless gaming headphones for $99, which is a $30 discount from the regular price. ...

Abhinav Fating, 04 Mar 2025 14:59

The Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. Image source: Nothing

MWC 2025 | Nothing Phone (3a) series makes its way to the US with a $379 starting price

Nothing fans in the US will be able to buy the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro via the manufacturer's US Beta Program. It will have a $379 starting price, making it cheaper than rival devices.

Habeeb Onawole, 04 Mar 2025 14:44

Despite taking the top spot in DxOMark's zoom test, the Xiaomi 15 remains in a mediocre position on the camera flagship ranking. (Image source: Alexander Fagot, Notebookcheck)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Leica camera test: King of zoom performance but fails to break into DxOMark's top 10

The first major in-depth analysis of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s Leica cameras turned out to be a double-edged sword for the phone. Announced for the European market at Mobile World Congress 2025, this new camera flagship from China del...

Alexander Fagot, 04 Mar 2025 14:01

Casio MRW-230H rotating bezel watches now available in the UK

The Casio MRW-230H-1E1V, MRW-230H-1E2V, and MRW-230H-1E3V watches have been launched in the UK. These analog watches were announced earlier this year and feature a rotating bezel which can be used as a timer. They are also 100m wa...

Polly Allcock, 04 Mar 2025 13:32

Tesla outs end-of-quarter 0% financing deals (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla intros 0% APR financing rate deal to pad the Model 3 sales amidst global plunge

Tesla has started to deliver the Model Y Juniper refresh in the US to those who preordered early, and has now introduced end-of-quarter deals on its other popular vehicle that offer it for $540 a month.

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Mar 2025 13:18

The Garmin beta version 22.22 is now rolling out to smartwatches, including the Forerunner 955. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin Forerunner smartwatch beta update fixes smart notifications issues

The Garmin Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches are receiving a new beta update, version 22.24. It follows the earlier stable update, version 22.22. This latest release tac...

Polly Allcock, 04 Mar 2025 13:08

A screenshot showing off some combat from High on Life. (Image Source: Steam)

Comedic FPS from Rick and Morty's co-creator is now 40% off on Steam for a limited time

Described as "Blade Runner meets The Muppets," High on Life is a comedic first-person shooter that was conceptualized and designed by Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland. It features an all-ensemble voice cast and the tradema...

Rohith Bhaskar, 04 Mar 2025 13:04

China encourages the use of open-source RISC-V chips for the first time (Image source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

China to encourage local use of open-source RISC-V chips for the first time

Although the policy guidance that encourages local use of open-source RISC-V chips is not official yet, the insiders familiar with the inner workings of the Chinese government who spoke to Reuters claim that this could happen befo...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2025 12:46

The Decathlon Stilus Off Road e-bike is now available in Italy and Germany. (Image source: Decathlon)

Decathlon launches new 29-inch hardtail e-bike for €1,700

Decathlon has released a new e-bike in two European countries, the Stilus Off Road. This is a 29-inch hardtail model and is designed for first-time mountain bikers. Features include a 410W motor, Suntour suspension and a color dis...

Polly Allcock, 04 Mar 2025 12:32

The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro Gen 9 has now been replaced with the IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 10 unveiled earlier this year. (Image source: Lenovo, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 reaches record-low price bringing 120 Hz OLED panel and discrete GPU below $650

Last year's Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 has slid to a new record-low price on eBay. The machine packs quite capable hardware with a Ryzen 5 8645HS APU, an RTX 3050 laptop GPU, and a 16-inch OLED display.

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Mar 2025 12:06

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