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Genki also showcased a new dock in its short 'NS2' video. (Image source: Genki)

CES 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 rears its head with magnetic Joy-Con controllers and new dock in short video

A well-known Nintendo Switch accessory manufacturer has shared what could be considered the best look yet at the Nintendo Switch 2 and its primary accessories. Not only has the company shared a video online, but it has also been exhibiting its wares at CES 2025 this week.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2025 16:24

The Segway Xafari Electric Bike has been launched in the US. (Image source: Segway)

CES 2025 | Segway Xafari new full-suspension e-bike launches with discount

The Segway Xafari Electric Bike has been unveiled at CES 2025. The all-terrain model has a powerful motor and a wide range of smart features, including Apple Find My location tracking and keyless locking. Plus, customers in the US who order the e-bike in the next few weeks are offered a discount.

Polly Allcock, 08 Jan 2025 16:23

The new ROG NUC pairs Intel Arrow Lake-HX processors and Nvidia's Blackwell architecture with three fans. (Image source: Asus)

CES 2025 | Asus introduces ROG NUC (2025) mini-PC with Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs

Asus has updated its ROG NUC mini-PC with Intel Arrow Lake-HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. Arriving later this year as the Asus ROG NUC (2025), the new mini-PC also features an overhauled design and improved cooling, among other changes.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2025 16:19

Dell says that the new naming scheme aims to make things simpler (Image source: Dell - edited)

Dell explains why it chose iPhone-like naming scheme for its new laptops

Dell's new laptop portfolio has seen some major rebranding, and the rebranded lineups have an iPhone-like naming scheme. Dell faced criticisms for it, and now, the company has explained why it went through this naming route.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Jan 2025 16:01

The U9's active suspension can make it fly over spike strips (Image source: BYD/YT)

BYD takes on Tesla Roadster 2 with flying supercar demo jump over spike strips and potholes at high speed

While Elon Musk teases that the Tesla Roadster 2 can 'fly,' BYD already sells one such supercar and has released a video demo of what its suspension can do.

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Jan 2025 16:01

Panasonic Z95B flagship TV announced with RGB Tandem OLED panel, Game Mode Extreme and integrated soundbar

The latest Panasonic flagship television features a brand-new Tandem OLED panel made by LG Display, designed to help it achieve an extremely high peak brightness. The Panasonic Z95B promises impressive specs, including an integrated soundbar and “Game Mode Extreme”.

Hannes Brecher, 08 Jan 2025 15:40

The new Coach by Therabody tool can use data collected by your Garmin smartwatch. (Image source: Therabody)

Therabody announces new smart post-workout recovery plans with Garmin integration

A new partnership between Therabody and Garmin has been announced. Therabody will use data collected by Garmin smartwatches to study the effects of recovery on performance. Plus, the company has unveiled a new Coach by Therabody tool, which uses AI and data collected from various wearables to generate a personalized recovery plan.

Polly Allcock, 08 Jan 2025 15:38

The Asus TUF A18 gaming laptop houses the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU in an 18-inch chassis. (Image source: Asus)

CES 2025 | RTX 5070-powered Asus TUF A18 gaming laptop: 18-inch behemoth debuts with powerful internals

The Asus TUF A18 is a brand-new 18-inch gaming laptop with next-generation internals. Powered by up to an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 260 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, the TUF A18 aims to bring commendable gaming prowess without requiring a second mortgage.

Sambit Saha, 08 Jan 2025 15:05

The Casio GAB2100CD1A7 and GAB2100CD1A4 watches have been launched in the US. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio 2100 Series Bluetooth watches with solar charging now available in US

Two new Casio watches, the GAB2100CD1A7 and GAB2100CD1A4, have been launched in the US. Designed in collaboration with the Charles Darwin Foundation, the wearables offer world time, solar charging and Bluetooth connectivity. The models launched in other regions, including Europe, last year.

Polly Allcock, 08 Jan 2025 14:23

The Philips Hue app version 5.33 is now available for iOS and Android. (Image source: Philips Hue)

New Philips Hue app update brings more customization to gradient smart lights

The Philips Hue app has been updated to version 5.33. Now available for iOS and Android, the latest release brings further customization options for gradient smart lights. It follows just a few weeks after the previous release, version 5.32, which brought a significant change for homes with multiple Hue Bridges.

Polly Allcock, 08 Jan 2025 14:16

Meta overhauls content moderation, suspends fact-checking program in the US (Image source: Meta)

Meta removes fact-checking program and reduces content moderation

Meta has announced sweeping changes to content moderation across its platforms, including scaling back fact-checking partnerships and automated content removal. The company is also introducing community notes, marking its biggest policy change since 2016.

Nathan Ali, 08 Jan 2025 14:09

Major Xbox-centric enhancements are coming to Windows gaming handhelds (Image source: Logitech)

Microsoft talks about combining 'best of Xbox and Windows' for gaming handhelds

While an Xbox gaming handheld may be years away, Microsoft has confirmed that it has plans to combine Xbox and Windows gaming experiences for the currently available handhelds.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Jan 2025 13:53

Mecha Comet: Modular Linux handheld (Image source: Mecha)

Mecha Comet: Modular handheld can be used as portable gaming machine or DIY platform

The Mecha Comet is a versatile modular handheld designed to let users play video games and build their own projects. The device features a touchscreen, a camera and an M.2 slot.

Silvio Werner, 08 Jan 2025 12:59

The Moto G05 comes in Plum Red and Forest Green colorways (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola unveils the Moto G05 affordable smartphone in India

Motorola has launched its latest affordable smartphone, the Moto G05, in India. The budget-friendly smartphone has a 90 Hz LCD display, a MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme chipset, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 5,200 mAh battery, among other features.

Abhinav Fating, 08 Jan 2025 12:48

China introduces major smartphone subsidies to boost domestic tech consumption (Image source: Dall-E 3)

China rolls out $68 smartphone subsidy program to boost domestic sales

China just launched a major consumer electronics subsidy program, allowing shoppers to snag up to 15 percent off smartphones and other gadgets. That could mean saving as much as 500 yuan (about $68) on a single purchase.

Nathan Ali, 08 Jan 2025 12:37

The RTX 5080 desktop GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, resulting in 960 GB/s of bandwidth. (Image source: Nvidia)

New RTX 5080 appears mighty impressive in early testing with 4x Frame Generation resulting in insane performance increase

The newly announced RTX 5080 desktop GPU is looking like a solid upgrade over the RTX 4080 Super thanks to the enticing price of just $999 and the promise a big performance boost with DLSS 4 Frame Generation. According to some preliminary testing done by Digital Foundry, the 4x DLSS 4 Frame Generation indeed gives a major performance uplift and brings some notable image quality gains.

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Jan 2025 12:21

Global OnePlus 13 does indeed have powered-off location tracking feature (Image source: OnePlus)

Global edition OnePlus 13 can be located even when it's off

Even before the global launch, the OnePlus 13 was believed to support Find My Device tracking with the OS powered down. We now have confirmation that this Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship phone is indeed capable of that.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Jan 2025 12:12

APS Asset Management founder predicts SMIC could match TSMC's market value (Image source: TSMC)

SMIC could rival TSMC's $1 trillion valuation despite tech restrictions, claims asset manager

According to APS Asset Management founder Wong Kok Hoi, SMIC could potentially match TSMC's trillion-dollar market value despite current technological barriers.

Nathan Ali, 08 Jan 2025 11:08

China surges to second place globally in lithium reserves following major discoveries (Image source: MiningWatch Portugal, Unsplash)

China's lithium reserves rise to second globally from sixth, driven by new discoveries

China's lithium reserves have skyrocketed, jumping from 6 percent to an impressive 16.5 percent of the world’s reserves thanks to some major discoveries across the country. These discoveries include a sprawling 2,800-kilometer lithium belt and salt lake deposits.

Nathan Ali, 08 Jan 2025 10:55

DeckSight compared with the stock LCD panel (Image Source:Shade Technik)

DeckSight offers a drop-in low-power OLED upgrade to the LCD Steam Deck

Only a couple weeks of crowdfunding are left for the DeckSight OLED replacement panel for LCD Steam Decks. Currently, this is the only OLED upgrade kit available to LCD Steam Deck users.

Stephen Pereyra, 08 Jan 2025 06:17

Corsair now offers a 14.5-inch touchscreen in 32:9 format. (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair Xeneon Edge touchscreen in 32:9 format can be placed almost anywhere

The Xeneon Edge is an interesting secondary display from Corsair that can either be placed freely on the desk or permanently integrated into any PC case. This touchscreen not only offers additional space for apps, but also supports numerous widgets.

Hannes Brecher, 08 Jan 2025 05:23

75 games to date already support DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia DLSS 4 promises 8x better gaming performance as well as upgrades for older GeForce RTX GPUs

Nvidia DLSS 4 promises significantly better gaming performance by generating three out of four frames using artificial intelligence. Users of older graphics cards back to the GeForce RTX 2000 are also expected to benefit from DLSS 4.

Hannes Brecher, 08 Jan 2025 05:09

The Pocketbook InkPoster is available with a diagonal of 13 inches to 32 inches. (Image source: Pocketbook)

InkPoster launches as paper-like digital poster with one-year battery life

A digital poster with a year of battery life, a paper-like surface and a practical smartphone app: this is exactly what Pocketbook promises in its brand new InkPoster. The digital poster has a diagonal of up to 32 inches, but comes at a relatively high price.

Hannes Brecher, 08 Jan 2025 04:38

The Fenix 7X is a large 51mm smartwatch with solar charging and a rugged styling (Image source: Garmin)

Deal | Garmin Fenix 7X Solar smartwatch drops to all-time low price on Amazon

The solar-powered Fenix 7X is now considerably cheaper than the latest Garmin smartwatch thanks to a significant 34% discount on Amazon, which results in a record-low price for outdoor fans who are looking for a rugged wearable.

Enrico Frahn, 08 Jan 2025 01:27

JBL is about to unveil the Horizon 3, a new clock radio. (Image source: JBL)

CES 2025 | JBL Horizon 3: New clock radio designed to aid natural sleeping patterns

JBL will showcase its new Horizon 3 at CES 2025, a smart clock radio designed to support the natural sleep cycle with relaxing natural sounds such as ocean waves.

Marcus Schwarten, 08 Jan 2025 00:20

The Dreame X50 Ultra will launch very soon. (Image source: Dreame)

CES 2025 | Dreame X50 Ultra: Flagship robot vacuum comes with early bird discount and 5-year warranty

Dreame has officially unveiled its new flagship X50 Ultra vacuum robot. It comes with a number of innovations and can overcome obstacles up to a total height of 6 cm, among other things.

Marcus Schwarten, 08 Jan 2025 00:18

The iPhone SE 4 is intended to be one of the affordable options in the iPhone 16 series. (Image source: Jacob on Unsplash)

Update | Apple iPhone SE 4 aka iPhone 16e and iPad 11 rumored to be launching in January

The fourth-generation Apple iPhone SE is not only said to be getting a launch under a different name than originally expected, but also much earlier. The latest rumors suggest that it will go on sale in January. Update: Bloomberg editor Mark Gurman has now commented on the rumor, stating that the iPhone 16e and iPad 11 will indeed be launched with iOS 18.3, but not at the same time as the rollout of the operating system. Instead, the launch is said to be planned before the release of iOS 18.4, i.e., between the end of January and the end of April.

Hannes Brecher, 08 Jan 2025 00:11

The MSI Vector 17 HX AI updates the Vector 17 HX (pictured) with an Nvidia 50 series GPU and Arrow Lake CPU. (Image source: MSI)

CES 2025 | MSI launches Vector 17 HX AI gaming laptop with top-of-the-line hardware from Intel, Nvidia

The MSI Vector 17 HX AI refreshes last year's Vector 17 HX with some of the best laptop components available on the market. The new gaming laptop from MSI features an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and up to an Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU.

Sam Medley, 07 Jan 2025 22:12

The MSI Vector 16 HX refreshes 2024's powerful gaming laptop with the latest hardware from Intel and Nvidia. (Pictured above is the MSI Vector 16 HX from 2024.) (Image source: Notebookcheck)

CES 2025 | MSI announces Vector 16 HX AI with Arrow Lake CPUs and Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a high-end 16-inch gaming laptop stuffed with the latest and greatest from Intel and Nvidia. The new Vector 16 HX AI brings lots of power and good connectivity in a relatively large case.

Sam Medley, 07 Jan 2025 21:52

Technics unveils EAH-AZ100 ANC TWS earbuds with Dolby Atmos in celebration of its 60th anniversary. (Image source: Technics)

CES 2025 | Technics launches 60th anniversary EAH-AZ100 wireless earbuds with Dolby Atmos and magnetic fluid drivers

The EAH-AZ100 TWS earbuds have drivers capable of reproducing bass down to 3 Hz with low distortion by using magnetic fluid between the main driver and free-edge bass driver.

David Chien, 07 Jan 2025 21:19

Asus equips the Zenbook Duo with Intel Arrow Lake. (image source: Asus)

CES 2025 | Asus Zenbook Duo offers two 120 Hz OLED touchscreens for on the go multitasking

The Asus Zenbook Duo combines two 2.8K OLED touchscreens with a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285H for enormous versatility. The dual display setup will enable effective multitasking from anywhere.

Hannes Brecher, 07 Jan 2025 20:20

Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED gaming monitor

Deal | Alienware 34-inch 1440p ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitor with 165 Hz refresh gets sizeable discount in Amazon deal

The 34-inch Dell Alienware AW3423DWF ultrawide gaming monitor features a 165 Hz refresh rate, 400-nit QD-OLED panel, and near-perfect colours, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a premium monitor for gaming, general productivity, or even creative work. During the Amazon sale, the QD-OLED gaming monitor is $250 off.

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jan 2025 20:04

The Casio GMB2100BPC1A is equipped with a stunning black ion plated case and band. (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio's black full metal G-Shock GMB2100BPC1A with Bluetooth gets hefty 40% discount

Casio’s full metal G-Shock GMB2100BPC1A - now 40% off - features a sleek stainless-steel design, solar power, 200m water resistance, Bluetooth connectivity, and a pretty durable structure, all housed in a premium octagonal case.

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Jan 2025 20:03

The OnePlus 13R supports AquaTouch 2.0, among other high-end features. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13R: New high-end smartphone now official with pre-orders already open for $599 and free smartwatch

The OnePlus 13R is officially here with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 6,000 mAh battery and an LTPO AMOLED display for $599.99. The OnePlus 13R also comes with a free OnePlus Watch 2R at launch too worth $229.99.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2025 19:27

Sharge's CES 2025 booth. (Image source: Sharge)

Deal | Sharge announces CES 2025-specific discount for IceMag and CarbonBlade power banks

The popular, tech enthusiast-friendly accessory brand Sharge is currently hosting its own booth at CES this year. Its online store is still running, though, and is now accepting an on-theme coupon code. It is rated to work on all the brand's products, even its latest CarbonBlade and IceMag 2 power banks.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2025 19:23

The OnePlus 13 is available in two colours globally unless you opt for its higher memory variant. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13: Hasselblad flagship now available globally with 16 GB RAM, 512 GB of storage and free launch gifts for $899.99

OnePlus has now started selling its latest flagship smartphone globally. Not only does the OnePlus 13 come with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 6,000 mAh battery, but OnePlus is also offering various pre-order bonuses like a free smartwatch or earbuds and a complimentary memory upgrade.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2025 19:22

The Surge S2 looks set to power the upcoming Xiaomi 15S Pro. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

XRing: Upcoming Xiaomi in-house SoC spotted again, slated to power the Xiaomi 15S Pro this year

Eight years after the debut of its first in-house chipset, Xiaomi is finally set to make another attempt at delivering an SoC of its design. Supposedly, the Surge S2, codenamed "XRing" is set to launch this year and power the Xiaomi 15S Pro flagship phone.

Ricci Rox, 07 Jan 2025 19:10

The new Lenovo Legion 7i laptop also features the upgraded Legion Space software, which now offers AI tools. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2025 | Lenovo 7i debuts with Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 HX processor

Lenovo has unveiled the upgraded Legion 7i laptop, which is desgined for gamers as well as users in the STEM field. The new laptop features the latest components like the Nvidia RTX 5000 series GPU and Intel Core Ultra HX processors.

Nitisha Upadhye, 07 Jan 2025 18:57

The Nintendo Switch was unveiled over eight years ago. (Image source: Nintendo)

Latest Nintendo Switch 2 leak: 60-watt charger and fresh details of new dock surface

The Nintendo Switch 2 is widely expected to be unveiled sometime within the the first quarter of 2025. Unsurprisingly, the rumor mill has been hard at work, dishing out fresh details every so often.

Sambit Saha, 07 Jan 2025 18:41

TCL suggests that the PlayCube has a unique twistable design. (Image source: TCL)

CES 2025 | TCL teases new PlayCube portable projector with unusual twisting design

The TCL PlayCube, a new portable projector, has been announced at CES 2025. So far, the company has revealed only a few details about this upcoming product. Images show a compact model with an unusual twistable design, which the company claims is unique.

Polly Allcock, 07 Jan 2025 18:38

The MSI Cubi NUC gets the Lunar Lake treatment at CES 2025. (Image source: MSI)

CES 2025 | MSI Cubi NUC series: Intel Lunar Lake-powered mini PCs boast impressively compact form factors

The MSI Cubi NUC has been updated for 2025, now sporting Intel's Lunar Lake processors. At just 0.8- and 0.5-liters, the latest Cubi mini PCs sport commendable performance in tightly packed enclosures.

Sambit Saha, 07 Jan 2025 18:38

The RTX 5090 AMP Extreme Infinity. (Image source: Zotac)

Zotac Gaming unveils AMP Extreme Infinity and Solid cards based on RTX 50-series graphics

Zotac Gaming has announced that it is ready to support those who want to make the Blackwell upgrade with its latest AMP Extreme Infinity, Solid and Solid OC ranges. Their BladeLink fans are augmented with the OEM's latest IceStorm 3.0 advanced cooling and vapor chamber technology for up to 32GB of up to RTX 5090 graphics, equipped with DDR7 memory, DLSS 4 and Spectra 2.0 ARGB lighting.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2025 18:36

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