The Realme GT7 Pro is now available to reserve in its native China. Meanwhile, the brand has posted a teaser video that hints strongly at advanced ingress protection for the next-gen flagship Android smartphone. Accordingly, the device might be well equipped to challenge other impending rivals such as the OnePlus 13 on its launch.

Nubia has copied an exciting feature from Xiaomi, Huawei and Honor and combined it with the only 35mm main camera of its future Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship smartphone, the Nubia Z70 Ultra. In doing so, Nubia is focusing even more strongly on its role as an outsider in 2025 with slightly different priorities than the mainstream brands.

The Steam Deck will turn three years old soon. While Valve hasn't detailed the second-gen gaming handheld yet, the company mentioned in an interview that it wants to wait for "a generational leap in compute" that won't force the device to sacrifice battery life.

Meta's Open Materials 2024 (OMat24) aims to revolutionize AI-driven materials discovery with a massive open-source dataset and top-performing models. This initiative could accelerate research in battery technology, sustainable fuels, and AR devices, marking a significant shift in materials science.

Almost four months before the expected Galaxy Unpacked event of the Galaxy S25 series, a proven leaker has revealed all four planned colors for the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S24, which, together with the Snapdragon 8 Elite aka Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, will utilize a much slimmer and lighter flagship design.

The Nova 13 Pro is set to become Huawei's latest premium mid-range smartphone in a matter of days from today (October 19, 2024). It has allegedly sneaked onto Geekbench ahead of this event, thereby possibly confirming that it has the same SoC as its new foldable sibling in advance. The 13 Pro is also now tipped to debut with camera, connectivity and wired charging specs to match some upcoming Android flagships.

High refresh rate screens are becoming more popular with laptops, but often, the dynamic refresh rate setting is missing, driving up the power consumption. The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is an example for that.

The Amazfit Up open-ear earbuds are pretty cheap compared to rivals. It also has an interesting design and packs a handful of features best enjoyed if you own select Amazfit smartwatches.

With the current change to the privacy policy, X (formerly Twitter) will be allowed to pass on user data to third parties from November 15. To protect yourself against this, you need to take action on your own.

AI-powered tools like AlphaFold are transforming protein design, pushing the development of COVID-19 vaccines, cancer-targeting proteins, snake venom neutralizers, and enzymes that break down plastics and convert waste into biofuels.

With the LunaRecycle Challenge, NASA is offering independent inventors the chance to make a major contribution to space exploration and win attractive prize money at the same time. The aim is to find an energy-efficient, lightweight and sustainable technology that converts waste on the moon into usable products.

The OnePlus 13 has just gone up for pre-order in China, and with that, the company has shared a glimpse of what the back of the phone will look like. This teaser matches the recent design leak, confirming that the rear won't see major changes.

Sony has announced a PC release date for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. It can be pre-ordered now via Steam/Epic Games store and will be playable in late January 2025.

Airbus and Toshiba are partnering to design superconducting technology for hydrogen-powered airplanes, with a major goal to boost electric propulsion efficiency and support aviation's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Apple quietly launched the new iPad Mini 7, which brings some notable hardware upgrades compared to its predecessor. The A17 Pro is one of the main highlights, but it scores slightly lower than the iPhone 15 Pro Max in early Geekbench runs.

Unity has launched the Unity 6 game development engine for Windows, Macs, and Linux computers. The new version adds a native Windows on Arm editor and app compilation, an updated Sentis AI library, and better graphics with improved performance.

An intrepid modder has created what could be the world's first and only portable version of the original Xbox. It comes with a 9-inch screen and full compatibility with the existing Xbox library.

The ChatGPT app for macOS came out in May this year. After five months, OpenAI has finally released the ChatGPT app for Windows. However, instead of a native app, it is just an Electron-based web app.

CheckMag Discover Flo, the most popular period tracking app that empowers women with personalized insights for menstrual and reproductive health.

Mars' soil is laced with toxic perchlorates at levels 1,000,000 times higher than Earth's, presenting a significant obstacle for colonization plans. Scientists are now developing innovative microbial solutions that could transform this toxic dirt into fertile ground, potentially benefiting Mars missions and Earth's damaged landscapes.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is now available globally. It becomes the entry-level model in the range, replacing two earlier devices which also offered streaming at 1080p. Features include an accompanying Alexa voice remote, and support for HDR10+ and Dolby encoded audio.

Samsung appears set to release its long-awaited Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition next week. While the device should feature many improvements over the regular Galaxy Z Fold6, it is now rumoured to be the first in the series since the Galaxy Z Fold2 to lack an Under-Display Camera.

The major personal electronics brand Xiaomi gets into "barista-quality" tech by way of hosting the Seven & Me coffee machine on its international crowdfunding website. It is touted to pack all the equipment needed to make milk drinks as well as espresso into a single station that brews, heats and froths milk automatically.

The massive price reduction drops the Samsung HW-Q990D below the $1,000 mark. That's still pretty pricey, but thanks to Dolby Atmos compatibility and a beefy 11.1.4-channel setup, the flagship soundbar is an excellent speaker system for home theater enthusiasts.

Anker is reportedly working on two SOLIX power banks, and the C200 DC is one of them. The solar power bank first surfaced last month, and now, a detailed leak has shared all its possible specs.

Sony has not released any new WF-1000X or WH-1000X devices for a while now. With rumours suggesting that XM6 models may debut in early 2025, a potential WF-1000XM6 or WH-1000XM6 has now been spotted online in an early leak.

Retroid has just started shipping the Pocket Mini globally. However, it turns out that the company has been dispatching some units with a completely different finish than what it shows on its website. Surprisingly, Retroid has acted quickly to quell any controversy that was bubbling under online.

The first details about the Galaxy A36 5G have only just turned up online. However, a renowned leaker has now revealed not only what one of Samsung's next mid-range smartphones will look like, but also how large it is compared to its predecessor.

Fuell, the company behind the Flluid e-bike and Fllow e-motorcycle, has filed for bankruptcy. Only a limited number of customers have received their products at the time of writing, with production having ceased. A letter from the company addressed to its creditors indicates what action is being taken.

CheckMag Nintendo has a long history of screwing over its fans, whether it’s releasing underpowered hardware, suing fan projects, shutting down services older consoles rely on, and constantly re-selling its back catalogue of games to people who have bought these same titles over and over. But where Ryujinx and Yuzu are concerned, it’s not hard to see why these projects got shut down.

According to a new report, DJI has set a release date for a new budget FPV headset. Allegedly launching early next month, the DJI Goggles N3 should hit a much lower price point than the existing Goggles 3 while offering support for DJI's Avata 2 and Neo drones from day 1.

Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite barely manages to outperform the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 in AnTuTu. It was tested alongside a Realme GT7 Pro, one of the first devices to launch with the Qualcomm flagship.

When New World was released in 2021, it attracted hundreds of thousands of players. Three years later, almost all of them were gone and the MMO was declared dead. But with New World: Aeternum came a comprehensive new edition - and now player numbers are climbing steeply again.

The AYN Odin2 Portal is on its way. Not only has AYN Technologies now revealed final launch colours, but it has also showcased a CNC prototype that gives an idea of what the 7-inch gaming handheld will look like when it launches later this month.

DJI has a new camera gimbal in the works. While not official just yet, the DJI RS 4 Mini has now appeared at the FCC with a bigger battery than its non-Mini sibling.

OPPO has now confirmed that the Find X8 series of premium Android smartphones will be official before the end of October 2024. The Hasselblad-branded iPhone-esque devices will debut alongside the OEM's latest high-end tablet and wireless earbuds - each with its own unexpected twist compared to what is already available on the global market.

Lenovo's newest premium ThinkPad is almost here: The featherweight Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is pre-orderable now. Customers have to pay a premium, though, as only high-end configurations are available.

The NHTSA is probing 2.4 million Tesla vehicles for FSD performance in conditions with diminished visibility that have led to a number of road accidents.

Electronic Arts' game subscription service, EA Play, is now available on the Epic Games Store. The company is offering an introductory discount for the first month of using the service that gives you access to their entire library of games.

The iQOO 13 is said to beat other upcoming next-gen Android flagships such as the OnePlus 13 in terms of performance and screen quality. Further tidbits about its display and its supposedly advanced specs have allegedly leaked out, alongside multiple candid photos purporting to confirm others concerning the smartphone's appearance.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature approval in China may take more time than initially thought, but owners in the US will soon start receiving the FSD 13 release.

The Infinix X Air Pro+ is a compact and lightweight laptop that is said to offer decent computing power. Its OLED screen is advertised as having an increased refresh rate and vivid colors.

The Redmi Projector 3 Pro from Xiaomi has been launched in China. The new 1080p model is said to deliver up to 470 CVIA lumens brightness and a 1.25:1 throw ratio. Other features of the product include a ToF sensor for automated picture corrections, built-in speakers and HyperOS.

The Xgimi Horizon S Max, a new 4K home theater projector, is now available worldwide. The model features dual laser and LED light sources for up to 3,100 ISO lumens brightness. Also included are a built-in stand and speakers, and smart image-enhancing tools like autofocus and wall color adaptation.

DJI is reportedly preparing to launch its first 360-degree action camera, the Osmo 360, according to a recent FCC filing leak. Likely to compete with the Insta360 X4 and GoPro Max, more details are expected soon.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 launched in July, and its Pro and Active versions are yet to be officially introduced. Ahead of any official word from the company, the renders of the Active variant have leaked, showcasing the potential design of the new fitness band.

Husqvarna has revealed three new robot lawn mowers. The Automower 580L EPOS, the Automower 580 EPOS and the Automower 560 EPOS are all designed for commercial use, suited to areas up to 16,000 m² (~4 acres) in size. Plus, future accessories will bring solar charging and night vision to the mowers.

Samsung has introduced its latest Galaxy A16 5G entry-level smartphone in India. It comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, a 50MP triple rear camera array, an AMOLED panel, a 5,000mAh battery, and much more. Despite the entry-level smartphone, Samsung is promising 6 major OS updates for the A16 5G. The Galaxy A16 5G is now available via Amazon India.

CheckMag Vivo invited some international reviewers to China for the X200 launch event. These reviewers are slowly releasing their first impressions of the new Vivo flagship, which features a Zeiss camera system with a 200MP telephoto lens. They are also providing initial comparisons between the cameras on the X200 Pro and those on prominent Apple and Samsung phones. Following the launch, many sample photos have been published, suggesting that the Vivo X200 Pro is, at the very least, poised to be a contender for the best smartphone camera of 2025.