The Galaxy A56 is probably Samsung's most successful mid-range smartphone by far. So it will come as welcome news for many that the company has commenced internal testing of its proprietary One UI 8 user interface. Android 16 will soon be available for A56 owners to test as a beta version.

Next Jump: Shmup Tactics is currently 100% off on Steam. It's a turn-based space tactics game with heavy inspirations from bullet hell titles, and it will remain free until July 1, 2025.

Ars Technica has compared the performance of the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming console running Windows and SteamOS. The difference in performance between Windows and SteamOS in titles like Returnal is reportedly quite big.

A new Casio Pro Trek watch, the PRW-B1000-1 or PRW-B1000-1CR, has appeared at Amazon. Currently available to pre-order in the US, this is a radio-controlled hybrid model which appears to offer Bluetooth connectivity. Plus, the rugged watch has a stainless steel bezel and a flame-resistant strap.

Yesterday, Xiaomi announced its inaugural line of electric SUVs. The lineup includes three models: the YU7, YU7 Pro, and YU7 Max. Xiaomi says the base model is not to be taken as an entry-level vehicle — remarkably, it has the longest range of all three.

CheckMag The Flipper Zero is 5 years old this month, but despite failing to cause nuclear armageddon, Ebay still refuses to let you sell one. A policy that totally contradicts itself when they are more than happy to sell you these equally nefarious hacking tools.

You can play for free online if you have a PlayStation Plus account and a PS4 or PS5. But beware, this offer is only available for a limited time.

The indie co-op climbing game PEAK has reached 2 million sales in just nine days, far surpassing expectations. Developers Landfall and Aggro Crab, operating jointly as "Landcrab," are now planning updates, prioritizing bug fixes, and localization.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is a new addition to the company's wearable lineup. This affordable fitness tracker recently made its Chinese debut, and now, the company has made it available to the global market.

A new study by a German research group shows the number of electric vehicles globally has reached 56 million. More than half are operated in China, fuelled by the rise of local brands.

The Gaudio Studio app for Android and iOS uses GSEP AI technology to separate songs into vocal and instrument stems for remixing and performances. Users can adjust track volumes, reduce background noise, and export individual stems.

As our review of the MSI Katana 17 HX illustrates, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle no longer crashes too quickly due to insufficient video memory, but performance is still severely compromised.

A new update for the macOS version of the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 has arrived. The update brings support for multiple 8BitDo controllers, receivers, and mouse, allowing owners of these devices to modify and remap keys and update the firmware.

Pinwheel Watch offers children safe, unlimited calling and texting while allowing parents to monitor their kids' locations and messages remotely. With strict contact controls and a kid-friendly AI chatbot, it provides a secure alternative to smartphones.

Hisense's new M2 Pro 4K Triple Laser Mini Projector is now available to pre-order in the US, Australia and Germany. This model is said to deliver up to 1,300 ANSI lumens brightness, throwing images up to 200 inches wide. Plus, customers who pre-order the projector can get a free Anker portable power station with their purchase.

Unhappy buyers took aim at Target for late deliveries following the Switch 2 launch. Several weeks later, the U.S. retailer is sending apologies in the form of a $50 Nintendo eShop gift card. The marketplace offers new and upcoming Switch 2 games, as well as various digital content.

In just a few days time, the Nothing Phone (3) will launch as the manufacturer's first true flagship. Nothing is now offering a first look at the telephoto camera and has released a series of sample photos, which are not particularly convincing.

Tesla is recalling 48 2026 Model 3s and Model Ys due to a problem with seat fasteners that could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Only units produced between April 3 and May 7, 2025 are affected.

Xiaomi has finally launched its latest smart gadget, the Xiaomi AI Glasses. The AI Glasses debut as direct rivals to Ray-Ban's Meta AI Glasses and promise almost nine hours of battery life while being cheaper too.

Mibro is now selling a new and less rugged smartwatch called the GS Active 2. This waterproof wearable weighs just 1.4 oz and can be used while swimming. It also comes with training plans, similar to the high-priced Garmin Forerunner watches.

WhatsApp is rolling out Message Summaries, a new AI-powered feature that lets users generate summaries of unread messages. It is currently available in English and will expand to more languages soon.

Xiaomi is expanding its TV F 2026 and TV F Pro 2026 smart TV series with an additional size variant. Prices for these televisions, some of which sport QLED panels, officially start at €179.

Samsung is launching three new 4K monitors. Depending on the model, these are based on QD-OLED or VA panels and should be quite versatile. The M7, M8 and M9 also have some smart features and can be used like a regular TV, even without an external source.

Gamers may see future first-party Xbox games developed by fewer studios. Microsoft appears ready to cut up to 2000 Xbox Gaming positions. Turn 10 and Playground Games, the developers of Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon titles, could soon feel the impact of the layoffs.

Xiaomi claims to have packed "professional optics" from Leica into its latest flagship-grade clamshell Android smartphone. The Mix Flip 2's dual 50MP cameras can be put to fun uses too, with its new Pocket Photo Kit. The accessory is custom-designed to fit the new foldable device, and might, moreover, make photo-printing more cost-effective and accessible in its native China.

Garmin is offering a new accessory specifically for ambitious (indoor) cyclists. The Tacx Alpine is designed to simulate mountain stages realistically and could, in principle, simplify preparation for races on a real bike.

Acebeam has just announced a new flashlight, the T37. It offers 4,000 lumens, a range of 440 meters and a rotary switch.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is being re-released in three limited colors and, at the same time, is getting a brand-new camera grip that differs from the older Photography Kit in both design and functionality.

Hyundai and Kia are slashing prices by up to $17,000 on their electric cars, including the Ioniq5 and EV9, across key global markets. The two brands are reportedly seeking to increase sales in other regions in response to changes in the US auto market.

Xiaomi touts the latest version of its Watch S4 as "stylishly small" thanks to its new 41mm form-factor. The wearable is touted to be a complete health and fitness companion nonetheless, with over 150 work-out modes. It has been presented in a range of colors and cases and at a starting price equivalent to under $150.

Casio has teamed up with the Wakasa Town Tourism Association and the Tottori Prefecture Regional Education Promotion Bureau to offer another limited edition watch. Those who participate in a digital stamp-collecting event in Japan will have the chance to win this customized version of the G-Shock DW-5600UE.

Xiaomi has released a new smart home product in China: the Smart Door Lock 2 Large Screen Cat Eye Edition. As its name suggests, this model has a larger internal screen to show the live video stream from the external camera. Other features include a fingerprint scanner, IR night vision and a voice-changing tool.

Xiaomi asserts that its latest audio accessories can deliver the highest quality of their category, with Harman co-branding to go with their LHDC 5.0 and Bluetooth 5.4 specs. The Open Earphones Pro are also touted to deliver convincing spatial audio with limited sound leakage thanks to their new "five-driver" design.

Casio’s metal “CasiOak” is reportedly getting a colorful summer update, with three new GBM-2100 models on the way.

The free games selection on Epic Games Store has been updated. Besides making the last free game for June 2025 live, this update has revealed two upcoming freebies for July 2025.

With June 2025 winding up, Epic Games has updated its free mobile game with a new title. Departing from its PC equivalent this week, the storefront has decided to give away Cultist Simulator, an infamous roguelike narrative card game that typically costs $6.99 apiece on Android and iOS.

Cygames’ hit gacha-racing game Umamusume: Pretty Derby has officially launched worldwide on Steam and mobile with full English support, hitting its global debut after years of Japan-only success.

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first exoplanet close to Earth, and this looks promising for future space observations.

The Geekom IT15 is a newly released mini PC featuring Intel's Core Ultra 200H processors paired with up to 64 GB of memory. What's also notable about the mini PC is its claimed durability - and a recent video shared by Geekom goes the extra mile to show just how stout the system is.

Nothing's upcoming third-gen flagship smartphone has started to hit international regulator testing facilities ahead of its imminent launch, according to the latest reports. They seem to corroborate claims that the Phone (3) will be no match for its closest Android rivals in terms of battery capacity. It might make up for that somewhat with a new in-the-box accessory, though.

There is no escaping the fact that Vivo has taken aim at Samsung with the release of the X200 FE' Fan Edition'. While Samsung's recent efforts have been criticised in recent years for offering little to smartphone fans, the Vivo X200 FE delivers plenty of high-end hardware within a compact housing that also weighs less than rivals like the Google Pixel 9.

It seems that Sony is working towards releasing a new pair of over-ear wireless headphones. Surfacing in the wake of the WH-1000XM6, the mysterious device has the hallmarks of being a cheaper alternative to Sony's latest WH-1000X generation, much like the WH-CH720N was to the WH-1000XM5.

Gravastar has unveiled a new Mercury V75 Pro magnetic gaming keyboard with Hall Effect switches. The gaming keyboard offers customizable actuation points, a 100 million keystroke lifespan, an 8,000 Hz polling, 0.125 ms latency, and a full aluminum alloy skeleton frame for durability. It also has web-based controls and 3-side ambient RGB lighting.

Super Smash Bros. fans may be hoping that Kirby Air Riders doesn't experience delays. A rumor suggests that Masahiro Sakurai only remains committed to the fighting franchise because of the racer. Since he's unlikely to have started work on a new Super Smash Bros., its release date is unclear.

The Redmi K80 Ultra is now here and with relatively restrained styling for a Redmi K smartphone. Also known as the Redmi K80 Extreme Edition, the smartphone comes with four launch colours, up to 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, a flagship MediaTek chipset and a huge battery that surpasses 7,000 mAh.