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The Jmgo N1S SE projector is now available in some European countries. (Image source: Jmgo)

Jmgo N1S SE compact projector now available in Europe

The Jmgo N1S SE projector is now available in European countries like the Netherlands and Belgium, and will shortly roll out further. It is billed as a compact 1080p model with an upgraded triple laser light source. Other features include Google TV, built-in speakers and an integrated gimbal stand.

Polly Allcock, 10 Apr 2025 14:42

The Xiaomi 212W Hypercharge Power Bank 25000 has been released in the UK. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 212W Hypercharge Power Bank now available in the UK

Xiaomi has launched the 212W Hypercharge Power Bank in the UK. This model arrived in China last year and is marketed as having a “geek-chic” transparent design. Features include three outputs, with one USB-C port offering up to 140W power and an integrated display showing your charging speed.

Polly Allcock, 10 Apr 2025 14:35

Samsung's first stable Android 15-based update also brings the April 2024 set of security patches to its recent flagship smartphones. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

One UI 7: Samsung expands rollout of Android 15 update to more countries

Samsung is gradually increasing broadening the availability of One UI 7 to more countries. A 5 GB download for most devices, the Android 15-based update brings plenty to the table while leaving 'Now Brief' functionality to the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 14:07

Microsoft announced the all-digital, all-white Xbox Series X during 2024's Xbox Games Showcase. (Image source: Xbox/Microsoft, edited)

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 date and time revealed alongside separate The Outer Worlds 2 Direct

Microsoft has officially announced the date and time for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Set to take place in early June, the presentation will premier both first-party and third-party titles. Following the showcase, Obsidian Entertainment will hold "The Outer Worlds 2 Direct".

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Apr 2025 13:45

The Neon Lights collection from Humble Bundle will expire on April 23, 2025 (Image source: Steam and Humble Bundle - edited)

Deal | New Humble Bundle Cyberpunk-themed collection: $179 worth of Steam Deck games down to $14

Humble Bundle has introduced a new game collection, and it has eight Cyberpunk-themed titles with Steam Deck compatibility, and they are worth $179 combined. This entire bundle, called Neon Lights, can be purchased for a minimum payment of $14.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Apr 2025 13:43

The OtterBox USB-C cables come with an angled connector that should route cleanly along the edge of laptops or tight desk setups. (Image source: OtterBox Business)

Deal | Only $12.99 for a 3-pack of OtterBox high grade 1.8m USB-C cables, thanks to a massive 80% discount

A 3-pack of OtterBox USB-C to USB-C 100W fast charging cables is now just $12.99 on Woot - down 80% from the original price. Includes 6ft length, 5A support, and a tough aluminum build.

Anubhav Sharma, 10 Apr 2025 13:39

Epic Games Store: New free game giveaways now available globally for a short time

The Epic Games Store has updated its free games offering on PC. This time, the storefront has decided to giveaway an indie beat 'em up called River City Girls worth $29.99 that has been joined by Arcadegeddon and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realm.

Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 13:11

Philips 27M2N5901A and 27M2N3800A: Two new monitor with Ambiglow technology (Image source: Philips)

Philips unveils two budget-friendly 4K monitors with 320 Hz support at Full HD and Ambiglow

Philips has unveiled two new monitors capable of delivering refresh rates of up to 320 Hz at 1080p resolution or 160 Hz at 4K resolution. Furthermore, both models feature Ambiglow technology for a more immersive viewing experience.

Silvio Werner, 10 Apr 2025 13:03

A screenshot from the PC version of Hogwarts Legacy showcasing the environment and enemy design. (Image Source: Steam)

Hogwarts Legacy headlines the new PS Plus lineup for April

Sony has announced the new lineup of games joining the PlayStation Plus game catalog in April 2025. Hogwarts Legacy headlines the latest selection of games, with two new titles, The Blue Prince and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, joining the service on day one at launch.

Rohith Bhaskar, 10 Apr 2025 12:06

The Ugreen Nexode 100 W 4-port GaN charger has now been discounted to its lowest price ever on Amazon (Image source: Ugreen)

Deal | Ugreen’s Nexode 100 W 4-port GaN fast charger drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon

The Ugreen Nexode 100 W GaN fast charger can now be purchased for its lowest-ever price, thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon. The quad-port fast charger offers a maximum output of 100 W at a time. It features three USB-C and one USB-A port and efficiently charges up to four devices simultaneously.

Abhinav Fating, 10 Apr 2025 10:18

The Framework Laptop 12 has a touchscreen and stylus support. (Image source: Framework)

Framework Laptop 12 starts at $549 and is available to pre-order now

After speculation that the Framework Laptop 12 may not be available in the US, pre-orders for the 12-inch laptop will open in the US starting on April 10 for $549. Like other regions, shipping won't begin until June.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Apr 2025 09:54

Qualcomm might use Samsung Foundry for its flagship chips soon (image source: Samsung)

Samsung Foundry close to acquiring Qualcomm as a customer for its cutting-edge node

A South Korean media outlet reports Qualcomm might use Samsung Foundry's cutting-edge 3 nm node again, likely for an upcoming smartphone SoC.

Anil Ganti, 10 Apr 2025 09:38

The Xiaomi 10-in-1 USB-C hub currently costs around $25 in China (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi intros new 10-in-1 USB-C dock with 100 W fast charging support

The Xiaomi Type-C 10-in-1 dock has entered its crowdfunding stage in China, with the initial price being CNY 179, which converts to around $25. It is compatible with all major operating systems and is hot-swappable.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Apr 2025 09:29

It seems as though the upcoming replacement for the Valve Index (pictured) may be partially manufactured in the US

Valve Deckard launch rapidly approaches as leak tips VR headset manufacturing in US

Recent leaks reveal that Valve has started stockpiling both pre-made components and tooling to build its upcoming Deckard VR headsets in the US.

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Apr 2025 08:17

The OnePlus 13T is expected to make its debut in China. (Image source: Louis Lee/Weibo)

OnePlus 13T poses for the camera in pastel pink

The OnePlus 13T will be the first OnePlus phone to launch in a new hue and with a new glass finish. The new pink color, which is one of three colors the phone will be available in, is reported to be a favorite among men and women.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Apr 2025 08:14

Audio-Technica has announced the limited-edition ATH-AWSW-DV wooden headphones adorned with Darth Vader from Star Wars. (Image source: Audio-Technica)

Audio-Technica unveils Star Wars-themed ATH-AWSW DV wooden headphones featuring Darth Vader

Audio-Technica has unveiled the ATH-AWSW DV wooden headphones in celebration of Star Wars in Japan. The limited-edition headphones are adorned with the image of Darth Vader, and only 10 copies are available worldwide.

David Chien, 10 Apr 2025 07:31

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, making Game-Key Cards more economical.

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 is anything but new.

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 program. It also protests the harassment its employees have faced from members of the public.

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 compatibility.

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 smart home devices.

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 that offers up to 6x the thermal conductivity of conventional glass for improved thermal performance when gaming.

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 actually works.

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 Honor Power will shape up when it lands on April 15.

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 this in-depth comparison.

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 X93L is highly rated and is perfectly suitable for mid-range buyers.

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 Type-C and HDMI 2.1 eARC connectivity, among other ports.

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 the same speeds as their predecessors. Their OEMs may also have premium mid-rangers with even bigger batteries in the works.

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 Interchangeable Design with more premium and/or high-tech materials.

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 display and 90 W wired charging, among other features.

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-large batteries, the first of which might come from Realme.

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

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