A team of researchers recently set a new world record for data transmission via fiber optics. A cable with 19 glass cores achieved a data transfer rate of around 1 petabit per second over a distance of almost 2,000 kilometers.

Madhav Sheth, the former head of Realme and Honor in India, is expected to finally unveil the first smartphone of his newly established company in June. A new preview image of the NxtQuantum AI+ Nova 2 5G has surfaced, along with initial details about the features and pricing.

The Amazfit Helio Strap is now official, with the company posting content about its new wearable on social media. There is also a recent blog post which outlines some of the features of the Helio Strap HYROX Edition. These include a new BioCharge metric, which appears to be similar to Garmin’s Body Battery score.

The Elder Scrolls Online, Bethesda's long-running MMORPG, is enjoying a pretty hefty discount on Steam. Retailing at a 75% discount, The Elder Scrolls Online promises memorable adventures and hundreds of hours of playtime for just $5.

Honor will launch its Magic V5 flagship foldable phone this month. Ahead of that, the Magic V5 has visited Geekbench, confirming the presence of a Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version and 16 GB of RAM.

SpaceX has announced a new, tougher Starlink Performance dish that can survive vibrations from a landing rocket and offers gigabit satellite Internet speeds. The Starlink gigabit plan upgrades will arrive in 2026.

A new leak reveals the Google Tensor G5 will not launch with a MediaTek modem as previously speculated. Instead, it will use the same Exynos modem found on its last-gen counterpart.

In a recent Q&A video, the Creative Director for the game revealed that early access will be rolled out on PC and Xbox, with support for other platforms coming in later. While it is confirmed that early access will be available later in 2025, no date has been set yet.

Fallout 76’s latest update, ‘Gone Fission,’ has added fishing - complete with bait, weather effects, Axolotls, and Fish Bits. Plus, the new update has introduced Season 21 rewards and converted old Season Tickets into Gold Bullion. To add to that, the game also received a comprehensive combat rebalance that boosts weapon damage, refines AP costs, overhauls limb-damage perks, and tweaks Legendary mods.

As a part of Steam's ongoing Turn-Based Thursday Fest, Divinity: Original Sin 2 has been heavily discounted on Steam. The 2017 game from Larian Studios can now be bought for $13.49

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro is set to debut in China on June 11, 2025. Ahead of the launch, the company highlighted how compact the new pad is compared to the iPad mini and the newly launched Legion Tab.

Nitecore has unveiled a new high-end model in its compact flashlight lineup called the EDC series. Featuring two main LEDs surrounded by eight smaller LEDs, the EDC37 can get exceptionally bright, while a status display provides information about the selected power level.

Vivo has shown off one of its upcoming foldable smartphones. Like the Vivo X Fold 3 that came before it, the Vivo X Fold 5 will be one of the lightest foldable smartphones to launch this generation

Samsung has dropped some pretty strong hints that it is something 'Ultra' up its sleeve for its summer Galaxy Unpacked event. Evidently, a new book-style foldable to replace the Galaxy Z Fold6, the Galaxy Z Fold' Ultra' appears to be significantly wider than its predecessor.

Microsoft has integrated Bing Video Creator into its Bing mobile app, enabling users to create free AI-generated videos from text prompts using a modified version of OpenAI's Sora AI. The tool struggles to follow prompts and generate videos without oddities.

Cubic Odyssey launched on Steam in mid-May as a new co-op 3D survivalcraft game that blends Minecraft with a space colony sim, FPS gunplay, and a Star Wars-like land speeders. There is currently a free Steam demo to try Cubic Odyssey before you buy.

With iOS 26, Apple is expected to announce a brand-new user interface for the iPhone in just a few days time. Lux, the developers of the popular camera app Halide, have now demonstrated how sleek iPhone apps could soon look if they follow Apple's design guidelines.

Ahead of the Switch 2's release, iFixit has decided to reevaluate the score of the original Nintendo Switch and its siblings. Citing an improved scoring criteria and the release of more handhelds in recent years, Nintendo's handhelds now have a significantly lower score.

Casio's Black and Bold Red G-Shock series is now purchasable in the US, including five models with red displays and matte black builds. Prices range from $99 to $150 on Casio’s official store.

Just before its June 5th release date, final Switch 2 launch plans are coming into focus. Best Buy will distribute tickets to buyers without a console and allow customers to collect pre-orders. Gamers must shop in person, as only games and accessories will be available for purchase online.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Fold might receive a significant performance and efficiency boost thanks to the rumored Apple A20 chipset. Recent rumors suggest two major upgrades for Apple's next-generation SoC.

The S-X1 is a new and very affordable drone that’s equipped with a GPS module, which should make it easy to handle even for beginners. It also comes with a controller with a built-in display, but there are probably some significant limitations regarding the camera.

The X1 is a new camera for macro photography, but it also works as a microscope. It’s equipped with various lenses and a built-in display, but images can also be viewed on a larger screen.

A typically reliable leaker has outlined Xiaomi's upcoming release plans. Allegedly all arriving later this month, the list will likely exceed half a dozen devices when all is said and done. For the time being, the leaker mentions high-end models like the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro, the MIX Flip and the rumoured Redmi gaming tablet, among other options.

A Chinese company wants to bring back the BlackBerry Classic/BlackBerry Q20 by retrofitting it with modern hardware. There will also be a conversion kit for those who wish to do their own modding themselves.

TSMC is exploring a massive chip fab in the UAE, potentially replicating its $165 billion Arizona complex. But U.S. security concerns and geopolitical tensions may keep the plan grounded—for now.

Sony's PlayStation Stars bonus program is closing its doors, one move at a time, and you need to know how to put your points to use before they are gone for good.

The Ninkear A15 Pro is now available in a new configuration. This variant comes with a newer but certainly not cutting-edge AMD chipset. It also features a built-in fingerprint sensor and decently sized SSD and RAM. The QHD display has an increased refresh rate as well.

Another Minix mini PC is now available on Amazon. This compact computer features an Intel processor and substantial amount of RAM, while the SSD storage is easily upgradable. The N713 also comes with two Ethernet ports, one of which offers 2.5Gbit/s.

Retroid has posted a cryptic teaser online about a possible future gaming handheld. Arriving after Qualcomm confirmed that a future Retroid gaming handheld would use its Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset, fans appear to believe that Retroid is referencing a dual-screen option that could adopt the form factor of the Pocket Flip 2.

Husker engineers embed self-awareness and repair into a soft-robotic muscle that locates punctures via liquid-metal sensors, heats a thermoplastic layer to seal wounds in minutes, and then resets for repeated use.

The PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and other desktop OS, ShadPS4, has been updated to the version 0.9.0. While the PS4 emulation tool is still not stable, the new update brings a major improvement in terms of game compatibility.

Pitaka has introduced a new magnetic power bank with a sleek aramid fiber design. Pitaka’s thin and lightweight magnetic power bank features a 5,000 mAh capacity and supports fast wireless charging up to 15 W. The portable accessory allows you to charge only one device via either wireless or wired. It’s now available for purchase via Pitaka’s official website.

New details on the Casio GMW-BZ5000D confirm it as a Japan-made G-Shock with a bold reverse LCD and major design changes over the original. Two models, silver and gold, are expected by year-end.

Gigabyte is finally almost ready to release the Aorus FO27Q5P, some six months after its initial debut. Built around a 500 Hz OLED panel, the new 27-inch gaming monitor also features Black Frame Insertion (BFI) and OLED anti-flicker modes to maximise motion and image clarity when gaming. Gigabyte has added plenty of ports too, including two UHBR20-capable DisplayPort connections.

Without Switch 2 reviews, gamers worry Nintendo may be seeking to prevent concerning last-minute leaks. The company is already benefiting from furious Switch 2 pre-order sales. However, buying decisions are largely based on Nintendo's marketing.

A refreshed version of the Decathlon Van Rysel E-GRVL AF HD Mahle X35 e-bike has been released in several European countries. This is now a 12-speed electric gravel bike, and the display has also been swapped. Features include a compact 40Nm Mahle X35+ motor and a 250Wh battery.

The God of War franchise is said to get a spinoff that explores a side story. A new leak suggests that this spinoff will be a 2.5D/metroidvania game and may be revealed at State of Play on June 4.

Baseus is about to release the PicoGo Ultra-Mini Magnetic Power Bank in Europe. Amazon product listings in several countries reveal details about this compact accessory, which is said to be smaller than a credit card. It is Qi2 certified and can charge two devices simultaneously, thanks to a USB-C port.

The Aoostar GEM12 Max is a relatively simple-looking mini-PC. However, the GEM12 Max packs an AMD Ryzen APU boosted to 70 W and a standalone OCuLink port for adding an eGPU, all for under $350.

Pixel 10 will reportedly get a telephoto camera but the entire series is said to get an image stabilization upgrade. The performance is said to be at par with the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal.

According to a reliable leaker, Samsung has more than expected planned for its summer Galaxy Unpacked event. Not only are the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7 in store, but so is a cheaper foldable called the Galaxy Z Flip FE and two wearables.

Tesla sold nearly 4,000 electric cars in Australia in May, thanks to a resurgence powered by the updated Model Y. The performance stands out the Down Under as the carmaker recorded plunging sales in other markets.

Huawei's next foldable smartphone is now thought to have the same clamshell form-factor as the Galaxy Z Flip6. It is thought to be cheaper than that Samsung flagship (or its supposedly upcoming Flip7 successor), however, thereby implying that the new Flip might be destined for the Nova series.

The T65 Max 2025 is Teclast's latest large Android tablet. Building on the 2024 model of the same name, the new tablet is said to contain two upgrades that should help distinguish it from its predecessor.

Huawei has now officially revealed the date of its next flagship smartphone launch event. While the event is scheduled for next week, several leakers have been discussing the camera upgrades that Huawei will be bringing to the Pura 80 Ultra, including a new 1-inch and variable aperture SmartSens sensor and a telephoto sensor that can focus on two focal lengths simultaneously.

The latest addition to the EP-2 series is the first of its line to be augmented with Engwe's new Boost function for potentially improved uphill performance. It is backed to deliver off-road fun with its 20x4 tires, although it is practical too with a high load capacity. Engwe has announced giveaways to mark its launch, with prizes that include a free e-bike or an "unforgettable" trip.

Home Assistant app version 2025.5 is available for iOS and Android users. The release notes for the latter are relatively long, listing a new Glance widget, WebSocketCore and six new Health Connect Sensors. There are also bug fixes and other minor improvements for all users.