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Aqara has launched the new Hub M100 in China. (Image source: Aqara)

New Aqara Hub M100 compact Matter controller launches

Aqara has revealed more details about the Hub M100, which is now available in China. This is an entry-level smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Thread and Matter. It has a particularly compact design, and the main body pivots up to 210°, meaning it can take up even less space.

Polly Allcock, 25 Mar 2025 17:21

The EU won't get iPhone Mirroring with iOS 18.4. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons with edits)

European Union continues to miss out on iPhone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing with iOS 18.4

The next release of iOS, version 18.4, will bring several improvements, including non-English languages for Apple Intelligence. However, iPhone Mirroring is conspicuously absent from the most recent release candidate of iOS 18.4 distributed in the EU.

Sam Medley, 25 Mar 2025 17:20

Xiaomi has released the Smart Door Lock 2 Cat Eye Edition in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Smart Door Lock 2: New model with voice changer unveiled

Xiaomi has revealed the Smart Door Lock 2 Cat Eye Edition, which is now available in China. The smart home device has an integrated doorbell and 2MP camera and can be unlocked with your fingerprint. Other features include night vision, multiple batteries and app-based security notifications.

Polly Allcock, 25 Mar 2025 17:14

The Moto G56 may only be marginally more powerful than its predecessor. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G56 edges Moto G55 in early benchmarks

Motorola is preparing to update the Moto G55 with a direct successor. Based on a new leak, the Moto G56 may only marginally outperform its predecessor courtesy of a new MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2025 17:12

AC Shadows has some picturesque locations, and players are loving it (Image Source: Ubisoft)

Assassin’s Creed Shadows “feels next-gen”, player shares stunning photos from the game

A Reddit user has shared stunning high-resolution photos from Assassin’s Creed Shadows to showcase the picturesque in-game locations with PS5 Quality Mode.

Nitisha Upadhye, 25 Mar 2025 17:05

The Oppo Pad 4 Pro is poised to take on the Apple iPad Pro soon. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Pad 4 Pro: Teaser video and confirmed pricing for the 13.2-inch Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship

Alongside the Oppo Find X8 Ultra and Watch X2 Mini, Chinese tech giant Oppo is set to unveil one of its largest and most powerful tablets yet: the Oppo Pad 4 Pro. A teaser video now offers a sneak peek at the flagship device, whilst the company has confirmed initial details about its specs and pricing.

Hannes Brecher, 25 Mar 2025 16:38

Fortnite Walking Dead Sabrina Carpenter content (Image source: Epic Games, Justin Higuchi)

The Walking Dead and Sabrina Carpenter headline Fortnite and Fortnite Festival updates

Gamers can now recreate their favorite The Walking Dead moments in Fortnite. Epic Games has unveiled new weapons and NPCs inspired by TV series and comic books. After a leak, Sabrina Carpenter will also likely become the next Fortnite Festival icon.

Adam Corsetti, 25 Mar 2025 16:33

The Apple A20 will supposedly use the latest 2nm manufacturing process. (image source: Grok)

Apple's A20 may still upgrade to TSMC's 2nm process despite previous claims, said to be 15% faster than A19

iPhone 18 series may feature the new and improved A20 SoC, based on the more efficient 2nm process. This is said to bring about a 15% performance improvement without any increase in power consumption.

Vineet Washington, 25 Mar 2025 16:24

The UltraGear 27G850A is available exclusively through Amazon for now. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear 27G850A released in UK and US as new 480 Hz Dual Mode gaming monitor

LG has finally started offering one of its latest Dual Mode gaming monitors in the US. Also now available in the UK, the UltraGear 27G850A can either output at 1080p and 480 Hz or 4K and 240 Hz as needed.

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2025 16:20

The Vivo Vision has a portable battery pack to power it. (Image source: 小白测评 on Weibo)

Vivo Vision mixed reality headset showcased at Asian conference

Vivo has unveiled a mixed reality headset dubbed the Vivo Vision at the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia. The headset which borrows some of its design from the Apple Vision Pro is expected to get a proper launch later this year.

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Mar 2025 16:12

The UM880 Plus is the latest in a long line of UM880 series mini-PCs. (Image source: Minisforum)

UM880 Plus: Minisforum releases new mini-PC with OCuLink eGPU support with launch discounts

Minisforum has refreshed its UM880 mini-PC series with a new AMD Hawk Point-powered option. Available for as little as $519 thanks to early launch discounts, the Minisforum UM880 Plus combines its powerful AMD Ryzen APU with various ports in a compact form factor.

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2025 16:09

Part of Pixie is rumoured to have already shipped as Pixel Screenshots. (Image source: Google)

Pixel Sense not replacing Google Gemini as Pixel smartphone digital assistant

According to a new report, Google has no plans to replace Gemini on Pixel devices with a Pixel Sense digital assistant. In fact, Pixel Sense will not be a traditional digital assistant at all.

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2025 16:05

SpaceX is working on a new Starlink Mini dish generation (Image source: Michael Nicolls/X)

New Starlink Mini dish and gigabit satellite Internet download speeds kit are in the works

There is a new Starlink dish in the works that will increase the satellite Internet download speeds from the current 200 Mbps average to the gigabit level. Besides kits for gigabit downloads, SpaceX is preparing a new and improved Starlink Mini dish, too.

Daniel Zlatev, 25 Mar 2025 16:04

The Alienware A3425DW boasts a 110 PPI pixel density. (Image source: Dell)

Dell Alienware AW3425DW receives first release before full spring launch

Dell has released Alienware AW3425DW, a new 34-inch gaming monitor that leverages a Gen 2 QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display. While Dell initially confirmed US availability and pricing, it has now released the monitor in China at a slightly higher price point.

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2025 15:56

Oppo Find X8 Ultra confirmed to feature a 6,100 mAh battery (Image source: Oppo - edited)

Oppo Find X8 Ultra confirmed to feature larger battery than Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is set to be fully unveiled on April 10, and right before the launch, a company official has revealed one crucial detail of the upcoming camera flagship. It is now confirmed to sport a larger battery than the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Mar 2025 15:41

Starlink Mini still has a long way to go before approaching the affordability of the Standard dish (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink Mini dish price is coming down in the US, but it still falls short of Musk’s budget-friendly vision

CheckMag Initially teased by Elon Musk as a potential game-changer in affordable satellite internet, the Starlink Mini hasn't exactly lived up to that billing in the US market. While the price is trending downwards, it's still significantly more expensive than the Standard dish, especially with recent, deep discounts on the latter.

Kristen Spradlin, 25 Mar 2025 15:02

A new leak sheds light on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's cameras (image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tipped to arrive with massive camera upgrades

A new leak from Weibo says Samsung could use entirely new sensors on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. As a result, it will be the first Galaxy smartphone to launch with two periscope telephoto lenses.

Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2025 14:58

Immortals of Aveum is on sale on Steam until March 27 with an 85% discount for $9. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Unique magic shooter for $9 instead of $60 in sale

Shooter and fantasy fans could be in for a treat on Steam, with a magic-based shooter currently going for just $9. Immortals of Aveum is 85% off until March 27.

Marius Müller, 25 Mar 2025 14:49

According to tech journalist Matt Swider, the Switch 2 could enter the pre-order phase shortly after the upcoming Nintendo Direct. (Image source: Nintendo / YouTube)

Nintendo Switch 2 rumor: Pre-orders could begin in a few days

For everyone eagerly awaiting the Nintendo Switch 2, there might be good news on the horizon. Well-known tech journalist and restock tracker Matt Swider believes that pre-orders could open very soon.

Marius Müller, 25 Mar 2025 14:31

The recently released drug dealer simulation Schedule I is enjoying "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

New dealer simulation dominates on Steam: 99% positive reviews and three-time No. 1 in SteamDB charts

A new simulation game has just launched on Steam, offering a unique twist: instead of running a farm or building a city, players step into the role of a drug dealer. The Steam community has responded enthusiastically. Schedule I is currently dominating the SteamDB charts, holding three of the top spots and earning "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews.

Marius Müller, 25 Mar 2025 14:28

The Casio Vintage A130WE watches are now available in the US. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio A130WE gadgety watches now available in the US

The Casio A130WE-1A, A130WE-7A, A130WEG-9A, and A130WEGG-1A watches have officially launched in the US. These products are described as “gadgety”, with an analog-style digital watch face and features like support for multiple world time zones, a stopwatch and a countdown timer.

Polly Allcock, 25 Mar 2025 14:08

IKEA Bilresa: New smart home switch with Matter leaks

The IKEA Bilresa Dual Button, an unannounced smart switch, has appeared in a leaked image. According to the leaker, this smart home product is currently being tested internally. If the rumors are true, it would be one of the first IKEA devices to support Matter out of the box.

Polly Allcock, 25 Mar 2025 13:55

The Lava Shark is powered by a Unisoc T606 processor (Image source: Lava)

Lava Shark: New entry-level smartphone launches with 120 Hz display and 5,000 mAh battery

Lava has introduced its latest entry-level smartphone, the Lava Shark, in India. The smartphone features a 120 Hz display, a Unisoc T606 processor, a 50 MP main camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18 W wired charging. It’s available in titanium gold and stealth black color options.

Abhinav Fating, 25 Mar 2025 13:54

The Philips Hue app could soon have an AI assistant. (Image source: Signify)

New Philips Hue smart lighting AI Assistant could be on the way

A Philips Hue app update has signalled that an AI assistant could launch in the near future. The feature was announced earlier this year and described as a way for users to generate smart lighting scenes with voice or text prompts. While the release notes do not mention the assistant, a new icon suggests that it is almost here.

Polly Allcock, 25 Mar 2025 13:51

Google announces its biggest acquisition: $32 billion for the cybersecurity startup Wiz

The company signed an agreement with the Israeli cybersecurity startup for $32 billion, marking the biggest acquisition made by Google to date.

Daniela Morales Soler, 25 Mar 2025 13:50

The Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) will launch worldwide. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) with more powerful processor revealed

Xiaomi has listed the new TV Box S (3rd Gen) on its global website, suggesting that this streaming device could soon be available in many markets. It follows the TV Box S (2nd Gen) from 2023, with a more powerful processor. Other features include Google TV with Google Assistant voice commands and support for Dolby Vision.

Polly Allcock, 25 Mar 2025 13:46

The newly launched Radeon RX 9070 XT, pictured seems to be a hit (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

AMD CEO calls RX 9070 XT a 'fantastic success' with 10x sales compared to previous gen

In a recent interview, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su talked about the Radeon RX 9070 XT's success. Dr. Su has also shared plans for ramping up production to meet demands, and possibility of more RDNA 4 GPU releasing soon.

Nitisha Upadhye, 25 Mar 2025 13:12

Newly tweaked Verdansk map will make its debut with Warzone season 3 (Image Source: Call of Duty on YouTube)

Verdansk, Call of Duty Warzone’s iconic map, is back; devs share first look

Verdansk, the popular Battle Royale map from 2020, is making a comeback with the next season of Warzone. The devs took to social media to give fans an early glimpse of the renewed map.

Nitisha Upadhye, 25 Mar 2025 12:18

The Formex Essence Ceramic Skeleton COSC offers 41 hours of power reserve (Image source: Formex)

Formex introduces the Essence Ceramic Skeleton COSC with 100 m water resistance and a full ceramic bracelet

Formex has launched the Essence Ceramic Skeleton COSC automatic watch with a full ceramic bracelet. The Watch features a black ceramic case, an eye-catching skeleton dial, a Sellita SW200-1 caliber, and a 41-hour power reserve. It comes in four versions and is now available via Formex’s official website.

Abhinav Fating, 25 Mar 2025 11:27

RPCS3-Android now has support for wireless gaming controllers (Image source: Razer and RPCS3 - edited)

RPCS3-Android: PS3 emulator for Android gains expanded controller support

The RPCS3-Android project is progressing steadily, with the recent alpha 5.0 and alpha 5.1 updates introducing major changes to this PS3 emulator for Android. With the latest alpha 6 update, it has now gained support for Bluetooth controllers.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Mar 2025 11:03

The Lenovo Tab M9 can now be bought for the price of an AAA game (image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Already affordable Lenovo Tab M9 drops to all-time low price on Amazon

A new promotion on Amazon makes the Lenovo Tab M9 even more affordable by dropping its price below $100. The 9-inch tablet will serve you well as a media consumption machine, but not much more.

Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2025 10:34

Sony's new 200 MP could be up to 20% larger than the ISOCELL HP2 on the Galaxy 25 Ultra. (Image Source: Samsung)

Sony's new 200 MP sensor to crush the opposition and be adopted by next-gen flagships

Sony is rumored to be readying a new 200 MP smartphone camera sensor for imminent launch. This new sensor is expected to launch as the largest among its peers, with a 1/1.1-inch physical size all but ensuring it outperforms current flagship-grade sensors.

Ricci Rox, 25 Mar 2025 10:33

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3's successor will seemingly not get the "Elite" branding. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

Not Elite: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 leak outs launch info and key details of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 successor

Qualcomm's successor to last year's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 will apparently be branded as the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and not the Snapdragon 8s Elite as expected. Comprehensive details of this chipset, SM8735, have now also leaked ahead of its imminent debut.

Ricci Rox, 25 Mar 2025 10:15

A screenshot from the truck selection menu in Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing which hilariously asks you to select a car. (Image Source: Steam)

'You're Winner!' One of the worst games ever made is returning to Steam

Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing lives on in infamy for being one of the worst games ever. It spawned the "You're Winner!" meme and was so horribly broken at launch that you could go up to 2 million miles per hour in reverse. This "classic trucking game" will be released in the second quarter of this year.

Rohith Bhaskar, 25 Mar 2025 10:10

The new Tesla Model Y. Volkswagen beat Tesla to top spot in Europe's EV market as registrations of the electric SUV declined (Image source: Tesla)

Europe EV wars: Volkswagen beat Tesla to top spot again as Chinese competition rose in February

According to data from JATO Dynamics, Tesla faced stiff competition in the European EV market in February. Electric vehicle registrations grew by 25 percent as Volkswagen maintained the top spot. The American brand saw sales fall by 44 percent, but the road to recovery became harder with increasing competition from Chinese brands.

David Odejide, 25 Mar 2025 10:07

A screenshot from the game Metal: Hellsinger showcasing the enemies. (Image Source: Steam)

Steam Deal: Rhythm FPS with a killer Metal OST now $8.99 for a limited time

Metal: Hellsinger is a fast-paced FPS that makes you slay demons to the beat of an all-original metal OST, featuring the likes of Arch Enemy, Lamb of God, Dark Tranquility, System of a Down, and many more.

Rohith Bhaskar, 25 Mar 2025 09:02

Asus Zenbook A14 launches with Snapdragon SoC and OLED for under $1000 in the US (Image Source: Asus)

Asus launches Zenbook A14 with Snapdragon SoC and OLED for under $1000 in the US

After a short delay from its European launch, the Zenbook A14 is now widely available in the US exclusively at Best Buy stores.

Allen Ngo, 25 Mar 2025 07:37

The Casio G-Shock DW-6900FS features the '30 Japan' text right above the display. (Image source: @geesgshock on Instagram)

Casio and Gold’s Gym are teaming up for a limited-edition G-Shock DW-6900 watch in July

As per reports, Casio is releasing a limited DW-6900 G-Shock in July to mark Gold’s Gym’s 60th US and 30th Japan anniversary. Likely to be a Japan-exclusive launch, it comes with bold branding and custom packaging.

Anubhav Sharma, 25 Mar 2025 06:08

The HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a has been listed online for pre-order (image source: HP)

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a with AMD Strix Halo processors listed for pre-order online

A couple of listings on a popular IT solution provider's website list the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a, an AMD Strix Halo-powered laptop that was shown off at CES 2025.

Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2025 03:03

Thanks to OCuLink, the M7 mini PC can be turned into a reasonably powerful gaming system (Image source: GMKtec)

Deal | GMKtec M7 gaming mini PC with Ryzen 7 Pro and 32GB RAM hits lowest Amazon price yet

The Nucbox M7 is a pretty powerful but still affordable mini PC that sports a capable Zen 3+ chipset as well as a reasonable amount of memory, storage and USB 4 connectivity. An external gaming GPU can be connected via OCuLink.

Enrico Frahn, 25 Mar 2025 02:58

Ugreen Genshin Impact Collection (Image source: Ugreen PR)

Ugreen launches Genshin Impact collection with Kinich-themed power bank and chargers

Genshin Impact players have new weapons to preserve laptop and smartphone batteries. The Kinich-inspired Ugreen gear includes a 20,000 mAh capacity Nexode Power Bank, wireless charger, and USB-C cable.

Adam Corsetti, 25 Mar 2025 01:58

Sony may block PlayStation Steam games on new Xbox console, dashing hopes for a cross-platform system

A popular insider is arguing that Sony won't allow PC ports on future Xbox consoles. Many gamers disagree since any Windows-based system should support Steam. Microsoft may soon release an Xbox handheld that could act as a test case for booting PlayStation's cross-platform games.

Adam Corsetti, 25 Mar 2025 01:27

The Realme 14T is launching soon with a waterproof, IP69-certified housing. (Image source: Realme)

Leak: Realme 14T set to launch soon as mid-range smartphone with 6,000 mAh battery, IP69 and 120 Hz AMOLED display

The Realme 14T, an interesting mid-range smartphone that packs a 6,000 mAh battery into a 7.9-mm-thin, IP69-certified casing, is set to be launched soon. With a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a Dimensity 6300, the Realme 14T may well have an interesting price-performance ratio.

Hannes Brecher, 25 Mar 2025 01:10

Nintendo Switch OLED vs. OneXplayer X1 Pro - The Smurfs 2. (Image source: Marc Herter/ Notebookcheck)

OneXplayer X1 Pro: Nintendo Switch on steroids

The OneXplayer X1 Pro redefines mobile gaming power. With its flexible 3-in-1 functionality as a handheld, tablet and laptop, it surpasses the limits of the Nintendo Switch, although the concept here is also somewhat reminiscent of Nintendo's handheld.

Marc Herter, 25 Mar 2025 01:04

Minisforum EliteMini UM890 Pro with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Minisforum EliteMini UM890 Pro: The perfect mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 9 APU?

The Minisforum EliteMini UM890 Pro is a compact mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and a Radeon 780M iGPU. Thanks to OCuLink, external graphics cards can be connected to further increase performance. The device also impresses with its versatile connectivity and efficient, quiet cooling.

Sebastian Bade, 25 Mar 2025 01:00

The Leica M11-P will soon be reissued with an electronic viewfinder. (Image source: Leica)

Leica M11-V expected to launch soon as compact full-frame camera without rangefinder

The Leica M11-V is expected to be the first Leica M without a rangefinder, as Leica plans to install a high-resolution electronic viewfinder instead. This could significantly reduce both the price and maintenance requirements.

Hannes Brecher, 25 Mar 2025 00:58

The GoPro Hero 13 Black's Anamorphic Lens mod is easy to install. (Image source: GoPro)

GoPro releases $129.99 anamorphic lens mod for the Hero 13 Black

The third of the lens mods announced for the GoPro Hero 13 Black is now available to buy. Priced at $130, the anamorphic lens mod allows users to shoot in an ultrawide angle 21:9 aspect ratio with a cinematic feel.

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Mar 2025 00:20

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