Shure has launched a unique and feature-packed USB mic for podcasters and content creators. The MV7i sports an XLR/TRS combo input to plug an external mic or instrument into. It also has onboard DSP for adding reverb effects and cleaning up audio artefacts at the very source.

Lenovo's Legion Go S Powered by SteamOS won't be available until May 2025. While that may be a long wait for those who want an official SteamOS device not manufactured by Valve, they won't have a choice as Valve says there are no other partners at the moment.

Motorola is offering not one but two free gifts to those who order its current flagship clamshell Android smartphone for a limited time. One is a pair of a high-end wireless earbuds from Bose, while the other comes direct from Motorola in the form of one of the OEM's own new AirTag rival. Alternatively, fans of the device's latest Pantone Color of the Year version have a different offer to consider.

Rumors suggest that a new Casio watch series will arrive this year, the GAV-01. Recent reports indicate that there will be four models to start with, offering a range of colors. The names of the wearables indicate some attributes of the watch, including the type of watch face and colorways.

ZTE has launched a new music-oriented affordable smartphone, the Nubia Music 2. Nubia’s entry-level smartphone comes with a 2.1-channel audio system that includes three full-range speakers. Other features include a Unisoc T7200 chipset, a 120 Hz LCD display, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

A recent social media post by a reliable industry insider has revealed that an overhauled Bixby and a surfeit of AI-related features might be the primary selling point for the upcoming Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra, indicating an Apple-inspired AI super cycle effort.

Not all that glitters is gold - Lenovo's stunning new Yoga Slim 9i laptop sports an excellent design, great performance, and a truly jaw-dropping display. However, the laptop suffers from a major flaw that may scare away a sizable chunk of its target demographic.

The official launch of the Galaxy S25 series is less than a month out. A new leak suggests that Samsung may be raising prices for all models in Europe, including the range-topping Galaxy S25 Ultra.

China has launched its third and biggest semiconductor investment fund, committing a hefty CN¥344 billion (about $47 billion) to boost its chip industry. The initial $12.685 billion is set to focus on key areas like manufacturing equipment and essential materials, competing with similar initiatives like the U.S. CHIPS Act.

The Bioweapon Defense Mode in Tesla vehicles with HEPA filter comes in handy for a Model Y owner trying to escape LA's Palisades fire.

YouTuber Taki Udon has revealed what he describes as the world's first affordable FPGA gaming console. Also 'inspired by the PS one', the console will support PlayStation 1 games while being MiSTer FPGA compatible. An optional disc drive may be available too, as could other colour options.

Zotac has confirmed various aspects about its next Zone gaming handheld. Arriving 'later this year', the so-called Zotac Zone 2 will jump to a newer AMD Ryzen APU and 32 GB of RAM, but while retaining the original model's 48.5 Wh battery.

Casio is rumored to be developing a gold version of its new CRW-001 Ring Watch. The reports come with a possibly leaked image, suggesting that this upcoming model would be the CRW-001GD-9. In addition to the difference in color, there appears to be a change in the display used.

Casio’s new G-Shock models—GA-B001MW-8A, GA-2300MW-8A, and GD-B500MW-8—come with step tracking, neon yellow accents, Bluetooth connectivity, and fitness-focused features. Previously unveiled in Japan, they are now live in the US.

Various sources have offered fresh insights into the state of Samsung's first tri-fold smartphone. While still expected to arrive next year, the unnamed foldable may be hard to come by, just like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has been to date.

A new game combining ARPG and roguelike elements is set to launch on Steam on January 9. Thanks in part to a 40-minute gameplay video, it is already topping the "Popular Upcoming" charts ahead of its release.

The Nintendo Switch 2 leaks keep pouring in, and the latest are renders that highlight the upcoming handheld's design. Sporting a much larger display, a redesigned kickstand, and extra buttons, the Switch 2 also seems to be missing an important slot.

Anyone who has always wanted to build their own business empire should take a look at the Epic Games Store. This week, gamers can get a strategy game for free that has very positive reviews on Steam.

The first passenger vehicle that is purpose-built for autonomy from the ground up won't come in the US from Tesla but rather Waymo and Zeekr.

Almost three years after its Early Access debut on PC and Xbox, a popular military simulation has arrived on PS5, setting new player records thanks in part to its dedicated modding community.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is touted to launch later in the year as Samsung's lithe reply to Apple's iPhone 17 Air. It has now made what appears to be its first trip to Geekbench, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 12 GB of RAM in tow.

Lenovo has now opened pre-orders for the Legion Go S across Europe, the UK and the US. Sold only in its Windows form for now, the Legion Go S can be picked up with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, but at a higer price than the more powerful Legion Go.

Xiaomi has introduced the Poco X7 series globally. The Poco X7 series consists of two models: the vanilla Poco X7 and the Poco X7 Pro model. The Poco X7 Pro 5G has a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 50 MP primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset, and a huge 6,000 mAh battery, among other features. It is now available via Xiaomi’s official website.

An all-new Casio Vintage A130WE-1AEF watch is set for a March 2025 release. Resembling the iconic Seiko G757, it features a digital display, stainless-steel finish, and modern functionality at €64.90 (~$66.85).

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has been benchmarked on 3D Mark Time Spy Extreme and Speed Way. In the former, it puts up a formidable fight against the GeForce RTX 4080, but fails to replicate that in the next test.

The Model Y Juniper refresh release seems imminent, perhaps as soon as next week, as it has been caught testing in snowy conditions unburdened by its test mule camouflage for the first time.

Xiaomi has released a new Marvel themed smartphone, six months after giving the Poco F6 the same treatment. Joining the Poco X7 and Poco X7 Pro as part of today's global launch event, the Poco X7 Pro Iron Man Edition will be limited to 20,000 units worldwide.

Xiaomi has now released the successor to the Poco X6 globally. Available for as little as £249 and €299, the Xiaomi Poco X7 offers features like IP68 certification, a 3,000-nit display and a large 5,110 mAh battery, among other things.

After going through its biggest policy change since 2016, scaling back fact-checking partnerships and automated content removal, Meta aims to fight EU censorship. However, while Mark Zuckerberg claims that the EU data laws censor social media, they say that the local regulations only target illegal content.

Lenovo is currently selling its expensive flagship business laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13, with very limited options. That is about to change: WUXGA IPS displays, Ultra 5 CPUs and 5G/4G enabled models of the premium ThinkPad laptop are on the way.

According to new reports, Game Kiddy is preparing to release a new version of its GKD Pixel gaming handheld. Allegedly arriving later this month in some capacity, the GKD Pixel 2 is slated to feature various upgrades over its predecessor, including a new display and a faster chipset capable of emulating up to PlayStation Portable games.

Despite being primarily known for their lightweight carbon e-bikes, Urtopia has now unveiled a bicycle with a titanium frame. The Titanium Zero weighs a mere 10.8 kg (23.8 lb), largely thanks to its 1.17 kg (2.58 lb) mid-drive motor.

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is one half of the first two RDNA 4 desktop GPUs that are scheduled to release in Q1 2025. While AMD has yet to fully reveal the RDNA 4 cards, the RX 9070 has been tested in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and the results are quite impressive.

Targeting experienced users and drawing inspiration from CRUX, Venom Linux has returned with its desktop based on the Openbox window manager alongside a text-mode installer. Version 20250108 sports the 6.12.8 Linux kernel, MESA 24.3.3, Wayland 1.23.1, and more. The list of options now also includes the s6 init system.

The Atari Gamestation Go has been fully showcased at CES 2025. My Arcade, the maker of the retro gaming handheld, has confirmed that it will feature unique trackball control and has over 200 games from Atari’s game catalog.

Samsung has confirmed the launch date of the Galaxy S25 series, and ahead of the upcoming Unpacked launch event, the official wallpapers of the lineup have leaked. Another leaker has also reiterated the key specs of the S25 Ultra.

Yeedi has announced its new flagship S14 Plus robot vacuum at CES 2025. The powerful vacuum cleaner offers up to 18,000 Pa suction power and can run for up to 270 minutes on a single charge. Other features include a self-emptying docking station, an OZMO roller-mopping system, and AIVI 3D 3.0 navigation technology.

The Yunzii L75 aims to provide a unique typing experience with a low-profile design combined with materials and elements, like a gasket mount and tri-mode wireless connectivity, usually only found in premium mechanical keyboards. For the duration of the Amazon sale, it comes in at just $49.99.

Support pages for the Samsung Galaxy A56 and A36 are now live in France, signaling an upcoming launch. We expect a redesign, upgraded chipsets, and enhanced features for the upcoming models.

The Piex AI Emotion Tracking Pendant is designed to help users improve their well-being with AI coaching and sympathetic nerve stimulation to calm their nerves when emotions are high.

The Redmi K80 Ultra is expected to be part of the K80 lineup in the coming months. It is likely to bring significant improvements over its predecessor, the K70 Ultra.

Following several leaks about a Garmin Fenix 8 with a microLED display, Samsung is showcasing its first microLED panel specially developed for watches at CES in Las Vegas. At 4,000 nits, it is the brightest smartwatch display in the world.

All configurations of the recently launched RedmiBook 14 and 16 are now globally available for direct import. For between $800-$1000, buyers get a sleek and solid mid-range notebook suitable for all kinds of uses outside of gaming and other graphically demanding tasks.

ShiftCam has unveiled a tiny SSD for the Apple iPhone, which is connected via USB-C and is said to be smaller than all its competitors. With data rates of up to 1,050 MB/s, the SSD supports the recording of ProRes videos in 4K resolution at 120 frames per second.

The OnePlus 13 is now globally available, featuring flagship features for $900. Buyers also get an optional gift in the form of the OnePlus Watch 2 or the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, which represents strong value for money. OnePlus has now commented on update support and a practical "Find My Device" feature.

Samsung wants to offer the benefits of microLEDs at lower prices by using the tiny light-emitting diodes not as individual subpixels, but as a backlight for a traditional LCD panel. The South Korean manufacturer claims that this results in an excellent picture quality.

The HP EliteBook 845 G11 is still a very good business laptop with AMD processors including the fast HS-series chips. However, the cooling performance struggles a bit with the fast CPU options, so we would recommend a U-series chip like the Ryzen 7 8840U.