Microsoft is adding some AI features to its Microsoft 365 service, which includes access to the online versions of Microsoft Office. However, the company is raising prices 33-42% for subscribers across the board for those that want the feature.

Samsung's latest 'rugged' smartphone is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6100+ chipset. Its allegedly upcoming Pro variant is thought to launch with a processor from Qualcomm instead. The change could confer more power and speed on the supposed "Galaxy XCover7 Pro".

The RTX 4070-powered Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop can now be yours for less than $900. The discounted price is a pretty good opportunity to buy a well-performing mid-range gaming machine, as most RTX 4070 gaming notebooks usually retail above $1,000.

Geekom's A6 mini PC is now available for purchase. The tiny desktop features an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated Radeon graphics, plenty of RAM and storage space, and a solid selection of I/O. Geekom states it is targeting budget-minded consumers, pricing the A6 at just under $500.

Casio has launched a new watch in the US, the Baby-G BGD10KKM-1. This model, which can be worn in one of two ways, is also expected to be released in Europe. Features of the digital watch include a wide range of world time zones, up to five daily alarms and 100 m (~330 ft) water resistance.

LG has detailed the UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA, which is the fourth new OLED gaming monitor it will be releasing later this year. Drawing on the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE, the UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA will add webOS and improved connectivity like USB Type-C and a second DisplayPort connection.

A new action RPG is on the horizon, aiming to blend elements of hack-and-slash games, extraction shooters and MOBAs into a fresh gaming experience. Registrations for the closed alpha phase are now open.

The first look at the Nintendo Switch 2 indicates that it might lack a key feature of its predecessor. This could mean some games will only be playable on the new console with restrictions.

Garmin has begun the phased rollout of beta version 13.18 to the Fenix 8 AMOLED, Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3 and Fenix E smartwatches. This is a larger update, bringing 23 changes, including new features and bug fixes, to these wearables. For example, there are new keyboard and GPS related tools.

Nubia's RedMagic X Golden Saga Limited Edition smartphone debuts with gold VC cooling, sapphire glass, and carbon fiber for heat management. Sharing its core specifications with RedMagic 10 Pro+, it is only available in a 24GB+1TB config.

The UltraGear 27G850A appears to be one of LG's next mid-range gaming monitors. Reportedly reaching Europe and the US soon, the LG UltraGear 27G850A can run at either 4K/240 Hz or 1080p/480 Hz across a 27-inch Nano IPS panel that is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified.

The Vivo V series features mid-range smartphones. The series is expected to receive the new V50 lineup soon. Ahead of official confirmation, the Vivo V50 has received Taiwan's NCC certification, revealing key details.

The Razer Kuromi Collection appeals to anime fans with a mischievous streak. A special edition keyboard, headset, and gaming chair showcase the white rabbit from Onegai My Melody. After constant requests, Razer has made the Kuromi Collection available outside China.

On Tuesday, January 21st, physical copies of Omega 6 The Triangle Stars will go on sale in anticipation of next month's game release. In addition to the $34.99 vanilla release, there will be a Deluxe Edition, priced at $59.99, as well as a $99.99 Signature Edition, which is limited to 300 copies and contains a card signed by Takaya Imamura.

LG Display's latest OLED panel is its brightest ever. It's capable of delivering 4,000 nits peak brightness and features a new anti-reflective film for a glare-free viewing experience.

Casio's iconic (and highly anticipated) DW-5000R-1AER Origin Revival watch is once again purchasable on the company's UK website. For £179 (~$218.46), you get bio-based resin, LED backlight, and 200m water resistance.

After cutting inventory Cybertruck prices and making 2025 batches eligible for federal tax credit, Tesla is now extending another Cybertruck-related deal.

Carrying the codename "Xia" and to be supported until 2029, Linux Mint 22.1 arrived yesterday with modernized APT dependencies by transitioning to Aptkit and Captain, Power-saver and Balanced modes (Performance mode only on supported systems), Night Light, Cinnamon 6.4 with improved Wayland compatibility, and more.

The RTX 5090 desktop GPU has been tested by a YouTuber with and without DLSS and Frame Generation in Cyberpunk 2077. With full Path Tracing enabled at 4K resolution and ultra settings, the RTX 5090 needs DLSS to push the average FPS above 60. For the GPU to hit 100+ FPS, Frame Generation is seemingly necessary.

Insta360 has stolen a march on DJI by releasing a new camera gimbal before its rival has had the chance to officially introduce the Osmo Mobile 7. Arriving for under $160, the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro features various upgrades over the Flow and Flow Pro but without a drastic increase in price.

The hit third-person, co-op horde shooter is 25% off at Steam until January 27th. The game sold more than 4.5 million copies just one month after launch and is the most-played Warhammer game of any type to be released on Steam.

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S25 series at the coming Unpacked event, but the rumored Slim model will reportedly miss out on the January 22 launch. However, a One UI 7 firmware leak suggests that it's still being worked on and should see the light of day later in the year. Update: Images removed per Samsung's request.

Inspired by the LG V50 ThinQ Dual Screen and LG G8X ThinQ, the inkReader Duo is a concept device with two E Ink displays, one of which is attached to a case accessory. Sporting a smartphone-like design, the device also has stylus support.

Square Enix is set to launch the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC port on January 23, 2025. Right ahead of this launch, the well-received modern RPG game has got a Steam Deck Verified compatibility rating.

Bloomberg's Jason Schrier asserts that Sony has canceled two unannounced live service games in development at Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games after an internal review. The company does say it will continue making online and single-player games.

With the 51mm Fenix 7X Pro Solar, another outdoor wearable for tough conditions joins the latest rounds of discounts that have been applied to the last-gen model in Garmin's extensive lineup of smartwatches.

Apple has paused its AI-generated news alert summaries after the feature delivered some very questionable results. AI news summaries will, however, be back in a few weeks with tweaks to communicate when an alert summary is AI-generated.

To mark the 60th anniversary of its first calculator, Casio has announced a new stylish calculator with a repositioned solar panel. The calculator incorporates design elements from older models but also has a modern look and comes in multiple colors.

The new Keychron K4 QMK mechanical gaming keyboard is more than just a name refresh. Updated internals and materials make it a significantly more attractive prospect for those looking for a full-size keyboard. Similarly, the M3 8K delivers substantial theoretical performance benefits and for gamers thanks to an updated sensor. Both the new keyboard and mouse are highly upgradable, too.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is set to arrive next week with a serious battery handicap compared to its peers. That could be set to change with next year's Galaxy S26 series, though, with a new leak now touting the adoption of silicon-carbon batteries for the lineup.

Tesla gives its customers in China something to look forward to this Lunar New Year break as it releases a feature-heavy software update, bringing many navigation improvements.

Even though the 990 Evo Plus lacks the DRAM found on the flagship 990 Pro, tech enthusiast who are looking for a huge 4TB SSD upgrade might want to take Samsung's affordable hybrid module for PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots into consideration.

CheckMag Nintendo has given fans a glimpse of the highly anticipated Switch 2 in the official announcement video, released January 16. These are the 5 changes the new console will bring that we consider most important.

TikTok, AliExpress, Shein, Temu, WeChat, and Xiaomi openly admit to sending data to China in some cases. But according to EU law, data from EU customers may only be transferred to countries that do not undermine data privacy. Since this is hardly the case in an authoritarian surveillance state like China, the digital rights organization NOYB has now filed a complaint against some of the biggest players in the industry.

CheckMag Big Helmet Heroes invites players into an epic 3D beat-'em-up adventure filled with adorable knights and surprising worlds. Launching February 6, 2025, this action-packed game is set to shine in 2-player co-op mode, offering a quest to save the princess and embark on further exciting adventures.

According to an early report, Nintendo is being bullish in its expectations for early Switch 2 sales. Allegedly, the company is preparing to create 'more than 20 million units' in the console's first year, which would see it surpass the Switch and even the Wii in popularity, as well as the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Garmin appears to have rolled out an improvement to the Resume Later feature. A new shortcut, making it easier to return to your activity, has been reported by some smartwatch users. There are similar features for other watch feature, but users have noted an issue with this tool.

The Wi-Fi standard 802.11ah (a.k.a. Wi-Fi HaLow) has not played much of a role in Europe thus far, even though the 802.11ah standard uses a frequency that makes it quite suitable for long-range networking. However, the available bandwidth differs significantly across regions.

Xiaomi is now selling the 33W Power Bank 10000 (Integrated Cable) in Europe. The model, which launched in China last year, has started to roll out to the brand’s stores across the region. The compact accessory allows you to charge three devices simultaneously and supports various fast-charging protocols.

MSI has just expanded the availability of its new 8-inch gaming handheld. While the console is priced at nearly $1,000, it turns out that MSI may have originally planned to offer a cheaper option before shelving it.

Garmin has begun rolling out new updates for many of its recent Forerunner smartwatches. Available across models from the Forerunner 165 to the Forerunner 965, the new update package promises to address various bugs and other quality-of-life refinements.

The Realme P3 series is expected to launch soon with three new models: the standard P3, P3 Pro, and P3 Ultra. A new leak has revealed key details about the standard P3 model, including its memory configurations and color options.

The Intel Arc B570 is one of the 2 Arc Battlemage GPU that Intel revealed back in December 2024. Reviews of the GPU are now here, and the card appears to be much slower than the Arc B580, while matching the RTX 4060 at 1440p which means the price-performance ratio might not be the best here.

The Obsbot Tiny SE is a new webcam that can record at up to 1080p at 100 FPS, or 720p at 120 FPS. With tracking capabilities as well as gesture controls, the Tiny SE is a commendable option for those who rely on live streaming or hybrid work.

While the Apple Mac mini is an incredible little computer, it is not immune to issues. A recent report by AppleInsider has discovered a plethora of users complaining about reliability with USB-C connections, although the culprit is yet to be identified.

Leica has unveiled the SL3-S - a 24.6MP full-frame mirrorless camera with advanced autofocus, 6K video recording, in addition to pro-grade features, enhanced connectivity, and a robust design. It's priced at €5,190 (~$5,295 in the US).

Buyers may not have a fallback option if Nvidia RTX 50 series cards are hard to find. Retailers are already signaling that the RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 are nearing the end of production.

The somewhat controversial Panasonic Lumix S9 has received a 22% discount on Amazon, making it a solid option for entry-level photographers or video shooters looking for a smallish camera to carry around that doesn't compromise on bokeh or image quality.

The free game section of Epic Games Store has been updated, and this week, the storefront is giving away a top-rated title. Next week's free game on the platform will be an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' title with over 4,400 player reviews on Steam.