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Qualcomm renews its partnership with Xiaomi. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Xiaomi next-gen flagship smartphones confirmed to be Snapdragon-powered in long term

The "Xiaomi 16" series is all but confirmed to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC by Qualcomm itself. The chip designer has announced that the prominent electronics OEM will continue to release premium smartphones and smartwatches with its silicon "for years to come". Xiaomi's next-gen routers, earbuds and even its cars are also likely to have Snapdragon platforms.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2025 16:22

Pictured, a close up of the Casio G-Shock GD100-1B dial, with the text "G-Shock" in red in the background. (Image source: Casio - Edited)

Deal | Casio G-Shock watch with 7-year battery life hits record low price on Amazon after huge 45% discount

The classic Casio G-Shock GD100-1B has plummeted to its lowest Amazon price ever at $54.03. With 7-year battery life, 200m water resistance, and a no-nonsense design, it’s still one of the most dependable G-Shocks around.

Anubhav Sharma, 20 May 2025 16:17

The iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ features a stylish pixel-printed back. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo iQOO Neo10 Pro+ launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite and 6,800 mAh battery at mid-range price

Vivo has just launched an interesting performance flagship, the iQOO Neo 10 Pro+, that comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite at an affordable price. Boasting a 144 Hz AMOLED display and a particularly large 6,800 mAh battery, the smartphone is ideal for gaming enthusiasts.

Hannes Brecher, 20 May 2025 16:13

The AIO CPU cooler from Noctua showcased at Computex 2025. (Image source: Computerbase)

Noctua showcases first AIO with Asetek pump at Computex

Noctua is entering the AIO market with a triple and double fan cooling system that uses an Asetek Gen 8 V2 pump and has three radiator sizes. Pricing and availability is unclear but it is expected to arrive in 2026.

Vineet Washington, 20 May 2025 15:58

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is 80% off on Steam until May 25 and available for around $4. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | “The best single-player card game of all time” – Card RPG set in the Witcher universe now 80% off for $4 on Steam

Steam has a tempting offer for those who spent hours at the Gwent table in The Witcher 3. Featuring deeper card mechanics and a rich single-player story, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is now 80% off until May 25.

Marius Müller, 20 May 2025 15:55

Xiaomi may replace the 14T Pro with a successor packing a battery capacity in excess of 7,500 mAh. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K80 Extreme Edition: New leak reveals battery upgrade for potential Xiaomi 14T Pro successor

The Redmi K80 Extreme Edition has taken a step closer to its inevitable release. Likely set to launch globally later this year as the Xiaomi 15T Pro, the 25060RK16C looks set to offer a huge battery capacity that could match the 7,550 mAh battery offered by the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2025 15:54

Starlink Standard Residential plan dish in the snow. (Image source: Starlink)

Cheaper Starlink satellite Internet Residential Lite plan now available in more states

SpaceX introduced a cheaper Starlink Residential Lite plan not long ago, but with limited coverage in 15 states. The availability of the cheaper satellite Internet plan has now been greatly expanded to more than twice the number of states.

Daniel Zlatev, 20 May 2025 15:46

The Flip 1S DS will mirror the Ayaneo 3 by leveraging OLED panel technology unlike many of its rivals. (Image source: Ayaneo - edited)

Ayaneo Flip 1S: High-end gaming handheld launching soon with OLED display

Ayaneo has confirmed that a major display upgrade is headed the way of its next Flip gaming handheld. Launching soon as the Flip 1S DS, the device will join the Ayaneo 3 in featuring an OLED display. The overly large bezels from the original Ayaneo Flip appear to remain, though.

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2025 15:42

The "17 Air" (top) next to another iPhone. (Image source: Majin Bu via X)

iPhone 17 Air compared to 16 Plus in new hands-on leak

The 17 Air is thought to debut as the world's thinnest iPhone to date later in 2025. In the meantime, its updated design has allegedly squared up to that of what might be its closest forebear in the wild. The new leak might highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of the newer build in advance.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2025 15:41

The Baseus Nomos NU1 Air Spacemate has four ports on the front and eight on the back. (Image source: Baseus/Amazon)

Baseus Nomos NU1 Air Spacemate 12-in-1 Docking Station launches at attractive price

Baseus has launched the Nomos NU1 Air Spacemate 12-in-1 Docking Station for Windows and macOS. The dock incorporates 12 ports, including two HDMI outputs, two Type-C port, and two SD card slots. The Nomos NU1 Air also brings a nifty power saving feature.

Fawad Murtaza, 20 May 2025 15:30

Asus' latest ROG Zephyrus G14 model should be available in the US starting next month. (Image source: Asus)

Asus reveals cheaper ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptops to undercut existing models

Asus only started selling the GA403 versions of the ROG Zephyrus G14 a few months ago. Nonetheless, the company has refreshed its popular 14-inch gaming laptop with cheaper options that should start at $1,799 in the US by virtue of dropping to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 dGPU.

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2025 15:30

Deal | Asus Vivobook Flip 14 OLED convertible notebook with Intel Core Ultra 7 256V slips under $1,000

Besides the Core 7 Ultra 256V processor with Arc 140V iGPU, highlights for this model include a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 OLED touchscreen, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Thunderbolt 4 port, microSD card reader and Wi-Fi 7 + BT 5.4 wireless connectivity. RAM is limited to 16 GB on-package, yet it features blazing fast LPDDR5X-8533 speeds.

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2025 15:24

Vanilla will turn your Steam Deck, pictured and a range of other hardware into a GamePad for your Wii U (Image Source: Valve / Nintendo)

Free open source software turns the Steam Deck into a Wii U GamePad

The Wii U GamePad was a unique experiment that paved the way for the Switch. However, without the ability to purchase a 1st party replacement, any damage to the GamePad and the Wii U effectively becomes a brick. Thankfully, there is now a Steam Deck compatible open source alternative.

David Devey, 20 May 2025 15:18

XMG Neo 16 E25. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG Neo 16 E25: Still one of the best gaming laptops but Advanced Optimus/G-Sync is lacking

The Neo 16 is XMG's gaming flagship at present. In addition to the fastest components, the 2025 version impresses with an excellent mini-LED panel and has the option of connecting an external water cooler. However, support for Advanced Optimus is still lacking.

Andreas Osthoff, 20 May 2025 15:14

Casio will launch the Black and Bold Red watches (pictured) in Europe. (Image source: Casio)

All five Casio G-Shock Black and Bold Red watches launching in Europe

Casio has announced that all five of the G-Shock Black and Bold Red series watches will be released in various European countries. These are the DW-5600BBR-1, the GA-700BBR-1A, the GA-B2100BBR-1A, the GD-010BBR-1, and the GX-56BBR-1. Features include red digital displays and 20 bar water resistance, with one model offering Bluetooth connectivity.

Polly Allcock, 20 May 2025 15:09

The MagicX Zero 40 is edging closer to being released. (Image source: MagicX)

MagicX Zero 40 specs, pricing and TATE gameplay revealed before release

MagicX has shared new details about the Zero 40 shortly before the device's release. Featuring a 5:3 display, the MagicX Zero 40 should be about as powerful as the Mini Zero 28 thanks to an Allwinner A133P chipset, 2 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 4,300 mAh battery. MagicX has offered an insight into how much its new retro gaming handheld will cost, too.

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2025 15:06

The Philips Screeneo GamePix 900 (pictured) is now available in the US. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Screeneo home theater and gaming projectors now available in the US

Screeneo has announced that it is bringing more Philips projectors to the US. Models like the Screeneo GamePix 900 are now available in this region, following its release in other markets like Europe. The range is said to include six "advanced projector models" with solutions for a home theater or an office.

Polly Allcock, 20 May 2025 15:01

The Casio G-Shock x Undefeated collaboration watch (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Casio)

Casio x Undefeated watch with interchangeable straps now available in Europe

The Casio x Undefeated collaboration watch, the DWE-5600UD-1, has been released in European countries like the UK, the Netherlands and Spain. Already available in the US, this wearable comes with three interchangeable straps, two of which are semi-transparent. Features include flash alerts, hourly time signals and a multi-function alarm.

Polly Allcock, 20 May 2025 14:53

The current Galaxy Watch-series flagship. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic outed with same charging as Watch8 (and Watch7) in new leak

The Galaxy Watch8 Classic is a supposedly upcoming smartwatch with the same design as Samsung's current top-end Watch Ultra. The OEM might have recycled another aspect of the Apple Watch Ultra alternative in its successor, according to a new leak. It is also apparently to be re-used in the vanilla Watch8.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2025 14:53

On the left, we have the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1CJF, and on the right, we have the Casio G-Shock GM-B2100SD-1CJF. (Image source: Great G-Shock World)

Full-metal Casio G-Shocks: Release date and pricing for two highly awaited watches leaked

We now have a June 2025 release window for both Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1CJF and GM-B2100SD-1CJF, both priced at ¥84,700. These Japan-made full-metal G-Shocks pay homage to two iconic designs with updated model numbers and possible production tweaks.

Anubhav Sharma, 20 May 2025 14:50

Ugreen is selling a new Nexode Power Bank (pictured). (Image source: Ugreen)

Ugreen launches new Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh with integrated cable

The Ugreen Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 130W with integrated USB-C cable is now available at Amazon in various European countries. It is almost identical to an older accessory from the brand, with a USB-C port swapped out for the cable. Other features include a built-in display and support for a range of fast charging protocols.

Polly Allcock, 20 May 2025 14:47

Until May 28, Just Cause 2 is available on Steam with a 90% discount for $1.50. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Only $1.50 in Steam sale: This bonkers open-world shooter is pure chaos

If you enjoy open-world shooters and have a knack for causing chaos, this game might be right up your alley. Its massive world is packed with explosive opportunities for destruction. While Just Cause 2 has been around for a while, its 90% positive rating on Steam proves it's still worth playing.

Marius Müller, 20 May 2025 14:47

The Switch 2 console will be released in the US on June 5. (Image source Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 shortages to be addressed with more 8nm Nvidia chips made by Samsung

Nintendo is leaning on its Switch 2 console chip suppliers as it is behind on its production quota and can't address all the pending demand. It now aims to churn out 20 million Switch 2 consoles by March 2026 with the help of Samsung and Nvidia.

Daniel Zlatev, 20 May 2025 14:23

The Viofo A329S 3CH dash cam can capture footage up to 4K/60 fps (Image source: Viofo)

Viofo unveils new A329S 3CH 4K dash cam with Sony Starvis 2 night vision

Viofo has introduced a new dash cam globally. The 4K dash cam is powered by the Sony IMX675 sensor based on the Sony Starvis 2 technology. It features a triple-channel recording (4K front + 2K rear + 2K infrared cabin camera), HDR, hybrid recording modes, low-power impact detection, smart voice control, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

Abhinav Fating, 20 May 2025 14:18

Siri will soon make way for competing AI assistants. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone: Users will soon be able to replace Siri with Google Gemini and the like

In order to comply with EU requirements, Apple is said to be planning changes to the iPhone that would allow users to use third-party AI and voice assistants such as Google Gemini, thus disabling Siri altogether.

Hannes Brecher, 20 May 2025 14:12

Mafia Trilogy was released back in 2020. (Image source: Hangar 13/2K Games, Steam, edited)

Deal | Legendary "mob movie" video game series now 82% off on Steam: Mafia Trilogy drops to $12

The long-running Mafia video game series has seen a substantial 82% price drop on Steam. The Steam offer includes all three Mafia games. The promotion is likely tied to marketing efforts for the upcoming Mafia: The Old Country.

Fawad Murtaza, 20 May 2025 14:03

A promotional image for the ManbaOne V2 controller along with the charging stand against a white backdrop. (Image Source: Manba)

Deal | 20% Discount on ManbaOne controller with built-in display

One of the most popular third-party controllers for Nintendo Switch and PC is available on Amazon at a 20% discount. The controller features a built-in display, remappable buttons, gyro support, hall effect joysticks, and wireless connectivity.

Rohith Bhaskar, 20 May 2025 13:59

The Onn 4K Plus is now available to purchase online from Walmart. (Image source: Walmart)

Walmart's Onn 4K Plus Google TV streamer gets relisted online

Walmart has once again put up the listing for the Onn 4K Plus Google TV streaming device on its website. The online listing should make it possible for those who don't have near a Walmart store.

Habeeb Onawole, 20 May 2025 13:04

Pokémon Scarlet looks only a little better on the Nintendo Switch 2. (Image source: Nintendo, edited)

Comparison images and videos showcase the upgrade in graphics quality on the Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to start shipping in just over two weeks. Numerous graphics comparisons showcase how much games like Pokémon Scarlet and Purple and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will benefit from the upgrade, while other games are being directly compared to the PS5 version.

Hannes Brecher, 20 May 2025 11:18

The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 (2025) features a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina IPS display. (Image source: Apple/Amazon, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 (2025) with 24 GB RAM drops to lowest price ever

A mid-priced Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch SKU with 24 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage is now on sale for 12% less than the list price. The newly discounted price represents a record-low, making it a prime opportunity to buy one of the best daily use laptops on the market.

Fawad Murtaza, 20 May 2025 10:58

A photograph of US President Donald Trump signing the Take It Down Act at a ceremony in Washington, USA. (Image Source: @FLOTUS on X)

New U.S. law targets AI Deepfakes as Trump signs Take It Down Act

United States President Donald Trump has signed a new law that criminalizes AI-generated Deepfakes, in an effort to stop the spread of non-consensual sexual images and videos online.

Rohith Bhaskar, 20 May 2025 10:32

Avaota C1: New single-board computer featuring GPIO and HDMI (Image source: Avaota)

Avaota C1: New single-board computer packs 40-pin GPIO in Raspberry Pi's form factor

Powered by an ARM-based SoC, the Avaota C1 is a new single-board computer shaped like a Raspberry Pi. It provides extensive connectivity for various sensors and actuators whilst supporting high-resolution video output at fairly high refresh rate.

Silvio Werner, 20 May 2025 10:28

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 and Razer Blade 16 with the RTX 5090 Laptop (Image source: Notebookcheck)

🎙️ OpinionNvidia's launch of the new RTX 5000 Laptop GPUs was and still is a big mess

Hardware launches are often a bit chaotic, but the recent launch of Nvidia's RTX 5000 Laptop GPUs was and still is just a big mess. We are dealing with delays, extremely limited sample availability, and ongoing driver issues. And then there is the performance, which is rather disappointing except for upscaling.

Andreas Osthoff, 20 May 2025 10:19

Outlast has received a significant price cut on GOG (image source: Steam)

Deal | $3 for two days only: Terrifying survival horror game gets 85% discount on GOG

Outlast, a critically acclaimed survival horror game, has been heavily discounted on GOG. Its DLC, Whistleblower, has also received a similar price cut.

Anil Ganti, 20 May 2025 09:39

A Royal Mail electric van, one of 7,000 EVs in the company's fleet in the UK (Image source: Royal Mail)

Royal Mail hits 7,000 electric vehicles; becomes UK's largest EV fleet operator

Royal Mail announces an electrification milestone as it takes delivery of its 7,000th electric vehicle, making it the UK's largest EV fleet operator. The postal service plans to add 1,800 electric vans in the next year.

David Odejide, 20 May 2025 09:20

Many of the new free games on Steam have good ratings. Pictured: an edited screenshot from Cleaner Company. (Image source: Steam - edited)

Deal | Another wave of new free games spotted on Steam

Steam's game library is always growing, and besides top-rated AAA titles, Steam is also known for its large free games collection. A handful of newly released freebies were already spotted throughout May 2025, and now more have been spotted.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 May 2025 09:11

XRing O1 is a deca-core 3nm chipset made by TSMC. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

XRing O1 stalemates the Snapdragon 8 Elite in latest CPU and GPU benchmarks

Xiaomi's new chipset, XRing O1, is a star. The TSMC-made 3nm chipset has made dozens of trips to Geekbench for testing ahead of its official debut this week, delivering CPU and GPU scores on par or even better than what Snapdragon 8 Elite phones offer.

Ricci Rox, 20 May 2025 08:57

The MediaTek Dimensity 9800 might be the company's first 2 nm SoC (image source: MediaTek)

MediaTek confirms it is working on a 2 nm chip

At its Computex 2025 keynote, MediaTek said it is actively developing a 2 nm chip, which will tape-out later this year. It is very likely the next-gen Dimensity 9600 for high-end smartphones.

Anil Ganti, 20 May 2025 08:37

The Redmi Pad 2 will sport a new design when it launches. (Image source: Ytechb)

Leaked Redmi Pad 2 renders and specs reveal new design and an audio jack

A leak has provided not only a first look at the Redmi Pad 2 but also revealed its key specs. The upcoming tablet is shown sporting a new design and will also bring some under-the-hood upgrades.

Habeeb Onawole, 20 May 2025 08:32

With Switch 2 launching just two months prior, you can expect Gamescom to be a key beat in the console’s global launch. (Image Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo confirms Gamescom 2025 attendance

Nintendo is officially returning to Gamescom 2025 after skipping last year’s event. While the exact details are not yet known, the showcase will likely feature hands-on demos for the Nintendo Switch 2 and upcoming titles like Donkey Kong: Bananza and Mario Kart World.

Nitisha Upadhye, 20 May 2025 08:32

The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra is expected to sport a 14-inch OLED screen. Pictured: a teaser picture of the tablet. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms Pad 7 Ultra will be powered by in-house Xring O1 SoC

The Xiaomi Xring O1 is about to make its full debut soon. It's the company's most ambitious take on in-house SoC, and through a recent teaser, the company has confirmed that it will be powering the upcoming Pad 7 Ultra.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 May 2025 08:21

Caveblazers is 92% off on Steam until May 22 and costs less than $1. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam: Addictive potion roulette – roguelike platformer 92% off for under $1

If you enjoy chugging mysterious potions without knowing whether you'll breathe fire or drop-dead, this Steam deal might be for you. Caveblazers blends fast-paced platforming with roguelike elements and is currently 92% off until May 22.

Marius Müller, 20 May 2025 06:37

AMD Gogron Point is tipped to arrive as a Strix Point refresh (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen AI 400 Gorgon Point laptop CPUs spotted online

A new leak shows off some upcoming AMD laptop CPUs. They belong to the Ryzen AI 400 family and are expected to launch under the Gorgon Point moniker.

Anil Ganti, 20 May 2025 05:00

Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 14.5 has been spotted on Geekbench (image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 14.5 shows up on Geekbench alongside in-house SS1101 chip

The mystery around the Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 14.5's SoC has finally been solved. A Geekbench listing confirms it uses the company's self-developed SS1101 chip.

Anil Ganti, 20 May 2025 04:03

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