The Oppo A5 Pro recently debuted as a new Android smartphone with an unusually high amount of ingress protection for its mid-tier specs. Now, it is said to have a vanilla sibling in the wings with the same design and display. However, the plain "A5" might have an even bigger battery, as well as a processor from Qualcomm rather than MediaTek.

TCL has launched its latest flagship 115-inch X955 TV in India. The premium TV has a 4K QD Mini LED display with a 144 Hz refresh and a peak brightness of 5000 nits. Other features include AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compatibility, Dolby Vision support, and an Onkyo 6.2.2 channel speaker with support for Dolby Atmos. It is now available for purchase in India via Amazon. 

The 65-inch Panasonic Z85 OLED TV is an excellent option for anyone on the lookout for an affordable mid-range OLED TV with superb picture quality and excellent gaming capabilities, provided exceptional brightness levels are not a priority.

DJI will no longer prevent US drone owners from flying their drones in restricted no-fly zones — i.e. in controlled airspace, near wildfires, or in and around other sensitive areas. Instead, the responsibility to avoid these restricted areas will now fall entirely on drone operators.

The Samsung HW-QS700F has been officially announced as a flagship 2025 model. The product was on show at CES 2025, though details of more features have surfaced after the event. Like other soundbars from Samsung, it comes with a wireless subwoofer and will offer the brand’s latest surround sound technology, Eclipsa Audio.

After launching the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in a few months, Xiaomi looks geared to refresh the Xiaomi 15 series later in the year with the Xiaomi 15S series, in the same manner as the Mi 10S and Xiaomi 12S lineups.

Honor has just released the Magic7 Pro globally. Now, the company has confirmed that the device will receive better software support than the Magic6 Pro to see it through the entire 2020s.

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is on the horizon, and a fresh leak has now given an early look at the official protective cases for the upcoming flagship phones.

Over a week after owners of the Sony Xperia 1 V began confirming receipt of the Android 15 update, owners of the smaller Xperia 5 V now have similar bragging rights, with users receiving an OTA weighing in at just 1 GB but bringing Android 15 and all its goodies.

The Garmin electrocardiogram (ECG) app is on its way to users in more countries, according to a recent announcement. The feature launched in 2023 and is already available for some smartwatch users like the Fenix 8, Fenix 7 and Enduro 3. In addition to ECG tests, the tool can be used to detect signs of atrial fibrillation.

Casio has launched its new Pac-Man collaboration watches in the US. The range was revealed last year and includes two Vintage models, a Standard model and a Calculator watch. Each wearable offers different features, with the range-topping ABL100WEPC-1B equipped with a step counter and Bluetooth connectivity.

Asus has introduced new compact PC systems equipped with various Intel processors. These computers are suitable for a range of applications, such as office use and digital signage.

Nvidia has published some first-party benchmarks of the GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070. As anticipated, these cards heavily rely on software features like DLSS 4.0 to offer meaningful performance upgrades over their last-gen counterparts.

Google released the Pixel 9 series almost six months ago. Unsurprisingly, retailers are looking to clear out Pixel 8 series stock, which has led to the Pixel 8 Pro dropping by over 40% to $559.99 in one limited edition colour option.

Apple is thought to launch an ultra-slim version of the latest iPhone in 2025. Its edge in terms of design might come with a major trade-off, however, according to a typically accurate leaker. The same might apply to the 17 Air's Samsung counterpart, the Galaxy S25 Slim.

8BitDo and Viture have revealed plans to launch a new joint product. Arriving later this quarter, the pair have billed the release as a 'one-of-a-kind' aimed at improving gaming on mobile devices.

The 140-watt Baseus PowerMega GaN charger is currently available for an all-time low price on Amazon, courtesy of an ongoing sale. With a total of three output ports and a relatively compact design, the 140-watt PowerMega is a solid choice for anyone on the hunt for a high-performance multi-port charger.

Third-party frame rate upscaling tool Lossless scaling has been recently updated to version 3. This new version of the tool has been put to the test, with the Asus ROG Ally X gaming handheld seeing up to 3x FPS boost.

The HMD Fusion's modular design makes for an interesting device, but at $299.99, it is quite pricey for a budget Android smartphone. Now that Amazon's offering a huge discount that brings it down to under $200, it makes it easier to recommend.

Xiaomi is tipped to launch a second-generation clamshell-style foldable Android smartphone with potentially substantial upgrades such as the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor for top-end handsets. Despite that, it is also now said to miss out on a feature that is often bruited about as a bragging right for other devices of its class.

MorningBlues has introduced its latest Gallery T2 frame wireless speaker. The artsy frame speaker functions as both a picture frame and a smart wireless speaker. The speaker supports music streaming from all major music apps, such as Apple Music, Spotify, YT Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal, and has Hi-Fi audio support. It’s available now via MorningBlues' official website.

Boox has now officially launched the Note Max globally. Sporting a 13.3-inch E Ink display, the Boox Note Max runs Android 13 with access to the Google Play Store and support for accessories like an active stylus and optional keyboard accessory.

The Farm 51, creators of Chernobylite, have announced a Kickstarter campaign for the sequel. It promises a bigger world to explore, character customization, and a shift in perspective from first-person to third-person.

A renowned leaker of future DJI releases has piped up with a new cryptic post about an upcoming product from the company. Fresh from the release of the DJI Flip, the leaker implies that DJI's next product launch will be occurring sooner rather than later.

New photos have emerged showing the next foldable smartphone from OnePlus and Oppo. Arriving next month as the OnePlus Open 2 and Oppo Find N5, the pair will carry over a huge camera housing with a periscope telephoto camera but in a much thinner housing than previous foldable smartphones.

MSI has not started selling its Claw 8 AI+ AV2M gaming handheld powered by Intel's Lunar Lake platform in the UK. Pre-orders will not reach people for a while yet, though.

Asus' next flagship smartphone has turned up online in an early set of leaks. Not only will the Zenfone 12 Ultra sport Qualcomm's latest flagship Snapdragon chipset, but it will also have up to 16 GB of RAM like the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro.

A multiplayer game launched on January 14 emphasizes creativity and social interaction, earning the top spot in Steam's "Trending Free" category upon its release.

On January 14, a new role-playing game combining action RPG and rogue-lite elements debuted on Steam. The community has embraced it, propelling the game to the top spot in Steam's "New and Trending" category.

The "ItRunsDoom" community has once again delivered a unique take on Doom. With the release of DoomPDF, the iconic shooter can now be played directly within a PDF file.

The MSI Summit E16 AI Studio with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and Nvidia RTX 4060 has seen a generous $989.01 discount on Adorama. With a versatile 2-in-1 design, this laptop stands as a decent choice for both gamers and creators.

The Philips Hue Datura Ceiling Light range is coming to the US. These smart lights, designed for various spaces like a kitchen, living room or bedroom, were launched in Europe last year. Customers can choose between four shapes and sizes, each offering white and colored lighting from two LED light sources.

Ready or Not, the well-received tactical First Person Shooter (FPS) is 40% off till January 20th on Steam. The shooter prioritizes realism in its mechanics and takes inspiration from games like SWAT and Rainbow Six.

DJI has announced another super fast charger for its DJI Power 1000 portable station. Unlike the 1kW Super Fast Car Charger announced recently, this supports car and solar simultaneous charging at up to 1800W.

The affordable Asus Vivobook S 14 (Q423SA) is once again on sale at Best Buy at a mouth-watering $350 discount. The discounted price has brought the laptop back down to its lowest price to date. With an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage, the Vivobook S 14 on sale is a well-equipped 14-incher.

Tesla has made a number of visible and not so visible changes to the 2025 Model Y Juniper facelift design.

Casio's G-Shock 'Power Pink' Series will debut in February with three pink unisex watches featuring shock resistance, 200-meter water resistance, and prices starting at ¥14,300 (~$99) in Japan. Model numbers are GMA-P2100PP-4A, GMA-S140PP-4A, and the GMD-S5610PP-4.

Casio's G-Shock upcoming Rescue Yellow Series has been leaked for a March release, featuring three Gravitymaster, Mudman, and Rangeman models. All 3 watches have bold yellow accents, with the Rangeman model featuring an inverted display and step counter.

CheckMag When I got the notification that my Nighthawk R7000 reached "end of life" I started down the rabbit hole of looking to install custom firmware to keep what is otherwise perfectly functioning hardware secure. While I didn't manage to keep my R7000 in service, I did find this hidden gem of a router.

Honor has begun selling the Magic7 Lite globally. Available with a massive 6,600 mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 66 W wired charging, the Magic7 Lite also sports a high-resolution AMOLED display that delivers up to 4,000 nits peak brightness, among other features.

In addition to the Apple- and Google-operated services, no less than five alternative stores will host the launch of Candy Crush Solitaire. Already receiving registrations, the upcoming mobile game will launch on February 6th to bring together two iconic titles, namely Solitaire and Candy Crush.

The Nubia Flip 2 has made its debut in Japan as an affordable folding phone. It comes with a larger cover screen than the predecessor, packs the Dimensity 7300X, and has an IPX2 waterproof rating.

Philips Hue will shortly launch four Impress smart outdoor lights in the US and Canada. The company describes these products as modern, and they are already on sale in other markets like Europe. There are floor and wall lighting solutions, each offering white and colored lighting as well as app-based controls.

ByteDance Ltd. may ban TikTok users in the US from using the app starting this Sunday, as the company still hasn't found a buyer. However, there is a chance of someone like Elon Musk stepping in at the last minute to keep the social media services now provided to over 170 million US TikTok users alive.

Among other entries in the series, Ubisoft is reportedly also working on the beloved Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Remake. The game is scheduled to follow Assassin's Creed Shadows in the latter half of the 2025. When AC Black Flag Remake does come out, however, fans can not only expect a graphical overhaul but also some gameplay additions.

Honor has now released the Magic7 Pro globally to challenge the OnePlus 13 and the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra. While the Magic7 Pro packs plenty of flagship hardware like a high-capacity silicon-carbon battery, Honor is running various launch offers to pull people away from rival options.

The company abxylute has unveiled a new controller with a striking design. It features a gyroscope, Hall effect sensors in various locations, and a proper docking solution for convenient storage.

VG Entertainment, headed by Ruslan Didenko, who served as project lead for Stalker: Call of Pripyat, has announced a new post-apocalyptic survival shooter set in a reimagined Paris overrun by nature. The twist? The forest is sentient.

Samsung is on track to deliver its oxide solid-state battery with record energy density this year according to schedule.

Lenovo is giving away Human Fall Flat on its Legion gaming community section. This free game deal will stay active for a very limited time, starting on January 18, and will remain active only for an hour.