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Tencent plans to release Dungeon & Fighter soon.

Tencent shares surge thanks to blockbuster game’s early debut

Tencent's stock surged after announcing the early launch of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile in China. The game is expected to boost Tencent's gaming revenue and comes amid a potential easing of gaming regulations.

Nitisha Upadhye, 22 Apr 2024 09:04

Qualcomm will unveil its Arm-based laptop chips soon (image via Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P64100 specs confirmed by new Geekbench listing

Qualcomm’s Arm-based Snapdragon X Plus X1P64100 has just shown up on Geekbench. It packs a 10-core CPU and scores 1,903 and 2,410 in Geekbench’s ML Inference benchmark. The chip is expected to debut alongside the Snapdragon X Elite on April 24.

Anil Ganti, 22 Apr 2024 08:35

Ulefone Armor Pad 3 Pro: New rugged tablet. (Image: Ulefone, via GSMArena)

Ulefone Armor Pad 3 Pro: Rugged tablet launching soon with a huge battery and additional features

The Ulefone Armor Pad 3 Pro is a new and well-equipped tablet that comes with an extra-large battery and is said to be protected against damage from water and dust.

Silvio Werner, 22 Apr 2024 03:20

The Hero 4 is an affordable smartwatch with a gold design. (Image: Kallme)

Waterproof Kallme Hero 4 smartwatch in gold design with AMOLED and gesture control at a discount

The Kallme Hero 4 is a new affordable smartwatch with a gold and black design, now available at a discount. In addition to a large AMOLED screen and IP68 certification, the manufacturer also advertises various health features and other functions.

Marcus Schwarten, 22 Apr 2024 03:05

Creative Aurvana Ace 2 TWS earbuds (Source: Creative)

Deal | Creative Aurvana Ace 2 TWS earbuds with xMEMS drivers now 13% off on Amazon

With a total playtime of up to 24 hours (and 6 hours per charge), the Creative Aurvana Ace 2 TWS earbuds also feature both aptX lossless and adaptive audio, adaptive ANC, and ambient mode, all on top of custom-tuned 10 mm dynamic drivers and xMEMS speakers. Introduced for $149.99 in January 2024, it is now down to $129.99.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2024 01:56

iMazing 3. (Screenshot: Notebookcheck.com)

iPhone and iPad backup software iMazing 3 now ready

iMazing 3 for Windows and MacOS is now ready. It allows users to back up iPhones and iPads to a computer and to browse the backups without needing access to the backed-up device.

Andreas Sebayang, 22 Apr 2024 01:44

iPlay 60 Pad Pro: Android tablet with keyboard.

iPlay 60 Pad Pro: New Android tablet doubles as notebook replacement

Alldocube has a new tablet on offer that can be used for both productive and entertainment purposes. The name seems a little strange, but the price is likely to be relatively low.

Silvio Werner, 22 Apr 2024 01:20

Garmin has decided against bringing 19.xx builds to the Forerunner 965. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin announces new update with bug fixes for flagship Forerunner smartwatch

Garmin has rolled out a new stable update for its flagship Forerunner smartwatch. Available to download now, the update contains significantly fewer changes than a recent beta update that Garmin delivered for the same device.

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2024 00:50

The AnberDeck does not modify the Anbernic RG353V itself. (Image source: u/gthing)

AnberDeck: Popular Anbernic retro gaming handheld transformed into Linux terminal with DIY project

A hobbyist has transformed a popular gaming handheld into a compact Linux terminal. Built around an Anbernic RG353V, the AnberDeck also adds a Blackberry BB9900 keyboard with a USB Type-C port, among other hardware changes.

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2024 00:38

The Pura70 Ultra may have great cameras but its chipset disappoints. (Source: Huawei)

Kirin 9010: Huawei Pura70 Ultra's chipset fails to beat mid-range SoCs in benchmark tests

Huawei's new Pura70 series once again features its in-house Kirin 9010 chipset, after both the P50 and P60 series were powered by Snapdragon 8-series 4G SoCs. Performance-wise, the move to in-house silicon looks to be a step backward, with benchmarks showing the Kirin 9010 on the US$1400 Pura70 Ultra as being worse than even last-gen mid-range chipsets like the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2.

Ricci Rox, 21 Apr 2024 20:19

Realme Narzo series slated to bring better class of display to sub-$150 Android smartphone market

Realme has announced that it will add a new member to its Narzo line of Android smartphones later in April 2024. The 70x is already touted to outpace other new devices of its price in terms of display quality and charging technology, even if they have the same specs on paper. It also offers an up-to-date flat-edged design with what might be a 50MP main rear camera.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2024 19:57

Gigabyte Metal Gear Plus ITX brings Ryzen 8000G desktop processors in a mini PC form factor (Image source: JD.com [edited])

Gigabyte Metal Gear Plus ITX packs more power than traditional mini PCs

Gigabyte Metal Gear Plus ITX isn’t like the regular mini PCs. While most of them come with mobile processors, Gigabyte’s new mini PC can be configured with the latest AMD Ryzen 8000G desktop APUs. It even brings the DIY aspects that you would find in a traditional desktop computer.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Apr 2024 18:11

The S19 might be light on upgrades. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo tipped to launch new Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 smartphone with slowest charging of recent memory

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 seems to have become the SoC of choice for OEMs to make premium mid-range Android smartphones in 2024 thus far. However, it seems the latest device with this silicon from Vivo might not exactly flow into this vein, with charging specs falling behind those of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 or Motorola Edge 50 Pro in a new leak.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2024 17:37

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 edges out the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3: As close as it gets to flagship performance

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 are Qualcomm's latest sub-premium chipsets destined for a slew of sub-US$500 devices across the globe this year. How do the two SoCs perform compared to each other, however?

Ricci Rox, 21 Apr 2024 16:12

YouTuber makes the Sony PSP 1000 get two modern features (Image source: Macho Nacho Productions)

2004 Sony PSP breathes new life with DIY HDMI and IPS screen mods

Macho Nacho Productions modded the classic Sony PSP 1000 and made it gain two features found in modern gaming handhelds: an IPS screen and an HDMI port. While both require a fair amount of DIY skills, they did turn out to be worth it, as the gaming experience improved after the mods.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Apr 2024 14:39

Tesla drops FSD price by $4,000 and cuts car prices in China by up to 22%

After cutting the monthly FSD subscription price by 50%, Tesla now dropped it's purchase costs, too.

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Apr 2024 13:45

The Kia EV5 will soon arrive in New Zealand. (Image source: Kia)

New Kia EV5 mid-size electric SUV pricing revealed

Kia has announced the pricing and trim levels for its EV5 in New Zealand, one of the first countries to receive the model outside of China. Only long-range versions will be available with FWD and AWD variants. Plus, a prototype of the EV5 is currently on tour at dealers in the region.

Polly Allcock, 21 Apr 2024 12:13

Garmin is updating the software for the Descent Mk3 diving wearable. (Image source: Garmin)

Updated | Garmin wearable receives over 40 changes in recent stable update

Garmin has announced a new stable update for one of its models. The software brings a large number of new features and improvements to the watch-style device, including enhancements for activities and diving tools. Plus, Garmin releases a wave of bug fixes in the latest system software. Update: Some upgrades only apply to the one version of the wearable.

Polly Allcock, 21 Apr 2024 11:18

Qi2-certified Anker MagGo 10K power bank drops by 25% (Image source: Anker)

Deal | Newly launched Anker MagGo Qi2 power bank sees its first big price drop

The Qi2-certified Anker MagGo power bank 10K was launched in January of this year. Just a few months after its debut, it has seen its first-ever discount. You can score the white color variant from Amazon for just $67.49, which translates to a generous 25% price drop.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Apr 2024 10:33

US Senate to pass TikTok ban stuffed into Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel support package as early as Tuesday

The U.S. Senate is set to pass a TikTok ban stuffed into an Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine support package that includes the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which itself passed the House Wednesday. The act includes a fine on TikTok of $5,000 per user located in the United States to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or leave the U.S. market. The Senate can vote on the package as early as Tuesday.

David Chien, 21 Apr 2024 05:34

The new Rollme Hero M1 smartwatch is available in black/gold and silver/blue. (Image: Rollme)

New smartwatch with an extravagant design: Waterproof Hero M1 with large battery, AMOLED and Bluetooth telephony

A new smartwatch with an extravagant design, the Hero M1, has just been launched onto the market for $40. The manufacturer also promises a lot in terms of features, although there are some grounds for skepticism here.

Marcus Schwarten, 21 Apr 2024 02:54

The Mijia Desk Lamp 2, a new smart lamp from Xiaomi.

Xiaomi: New smart lamp is bright, uniform and has a good color rendering index

Xiaomi is offering a new lamp, the Mijia Desk Lamp 2, as a product for the smart home at a relatively low price. It promises easy remote control and decent color reproduction.

Silvio Werner, 21 Apr 2024 02:39

Samsung may well have confirmed the existence of Google's Gemini Nano 2, which is to be used in the Galaxy S25, for the first time. (Image: SK, Youtube)

Samsung "confirms" Galaxy S25 will have even more Galaxy AI power thanks to Google's Gemini Nano 2

At the AI Semiconductor Forum, Samsung appears to have officially confirmed the development of Google's second generation Gemini Nano and provided early insights into its Galaxy S25 plans, according to a report.

Alexander Fagot, 21 Apr 2024 01:32

CWWK X86 P5: New system can also be the basis for NAS.

CWWK X86 P5: New mainboard perfect for NAS thanks to the many slots and ports

The X86 P5 from CWWK is a compact mainboard with processor that comes with an extensive range of features and is available in several model variants. It can be used for a variety of purposes and is upgradeable.

Silvio Werner, 21 Apr 2024 01:00

Xiaomi: New Bluetooth speaker fits in electric car and is IP66 certified

Xiaomi has a new and powerful Bluetooth speaker on offer. The model not only has high output power, but also high playback quality and is protected against damage from dust and water.

Silvio Werner, 21 Apr 2024 00:42

The XPS 8960 with an RTX 4090 has been discounted by 26% in a new gaming PC sale (Image: Dell)

Deal | 4K-capable Dell XPS 8960 desktop gaming PC with RTX 4090 now discounted by $800

For a steeply discounted clearance sale price of $2,250, the Dell XPS 8960 offers the flagship Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card and the fast Intel Core i7-13700 Raptor Lake processor with 16GB of upgradable memory.

Enrico Frahn, 20 Apr 2024 19:49

You can use Steam Remote Play on pretty much anything with a screen these days (Source: Steam)

5 of the best devices to use with your game streaming server including the Raspberry Pi 5

CheckMag If you have a gaming PC, it’s never been easier to stream games to any device in your house. Steam streaming is probably one of the most accessible solutions to stream games from your gaming PC, Valve even released their own hardware (the Steam Link), which is sadly no longer available. However, combined with Steam, Parsec or Sunshine / Moonlight, pretty much anything that has a screen can be turned into a client for game streaming.

David Devey, 20 Apr 2024 19:20

Parsec, Steam and Sunshine, all have clients that will let you stream your gaming PC to pretty much anything (Source: Gamepur)

AMD Link and Nvidia GameStream have bitten the dust: Here are the 3 best solutions for streaming your gaming PC to any device

CheckMag AMD Link ended support in January and Nvidia GameStream is being actively removed from Shield devices in favour of Geforce Now. Fortunately, a number of other open and closed source solutions offer flexible and arguably better experiences. Here are the best solutions for streaming games to a range of devices in your house and on the move.

David Devey, 20 Apr 2024 19:11

You can get a refurbished 64 GB Steam Deck from Valve for just $279 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Valve starts selling certified refurbished Steam Deck for just $279

Certified refurbished models of Valve Steam Deck are currently available for way less than their new options. For example, you can grab the 512 GB configuration of the gaming handheld for just $359, which is a generous $90 slashed from the new retail unit. The base refurbished config, on the other hand, goes for just $279.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Apr 2024 18:24

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro could ditch the circular camera design (Image source: OnePlus)

New OnePlus Ace 3 Pro leak suggests it will be a redesigned flagship

Digital Chat Station, a reputed Weibo tipster, has shared a good number of details about the upcoming OnePlus Ace 3 Pro. According to the tipster’s latest post regarding the phone, it will be featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a “very large” battery, a new design, and a 50 MP primary camera on the back.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Apr 2024 17:35

The Lucid Air Sapphire has been shown to beat a stock Tesla Model S Plaid down a drag strip without breaking a sweat. (Image source: Lucid)

Lucid Air Sapphire: Model S Plaid killer dominates Tesla in drag strip tests

Tesla's Model S Plaid is known for its impressive acceleration performance, previously clocking a 9.248 s quarter mile bone stock, but a new drag test shows the recently released Lucid Air Sapphire coming in almost a full third of a second faster.

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Apr 2024 16:52

Sony XAV-AX3700 debuts as versatile, accessible Anti-Glare Touchscreen in-car AV receiver

The XAV-AX3700 is a relatively compact, wallet-friendly addition to Sony's line of in-car AV receivers. Nevertheless, it integrates features such as FLAC, LDAC and Apple CarPlay support, not to mention the ability to hook rear-facing parking cameras to its matte display, which is found above large physical buttons to control its more customizable interface.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2024 16:13

Apple TV+ was launched worldwide on November 1, 2019 and costs EUR 9.99 per month. (Source: Apple and Xbox)

Xbox users can pick up 3 months of Apple TV+ for free

There are many exclusive films and series on Apple TV+. Sports fans also get their money's worth. Xbox owners can currently test the streaming service for 3 months free of charge.

Marius Müller, 20 Apr 2024 16:04

The view through QIDI Vida(?). (Source: QIDA)

QIDI Vida: The AR glasses for cyclists and athletes about to hit Kickstarter

QIDI asserts that it can bring all the advantages of augmented reality (AR) to the user's outdoor adventures with its upcoming product. The VIDA glasses are touted to pack all the tech necessary to make cycling futuristic, a heads-up display for info on performance, speed and heart-rate via in-built sensors included. They are also projected to replace the equipment necessary to keep teams together safely.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2024 15:32

As long as the games are still available in Xbox Game Pass, subscribers can buy them 20 percent cheaper thanks to Microsoft's member discount. (Source: Xbox)

6 games will be removed from the Xbox Game Pass on April 30

On April 30, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have to say goodbye to six games. If you don't want to miss out on one of the games, you can still get it at a significantly lower price at the moment thanks to Microsoft's member discount.

Marius Müller, 20 Apr 2024 15:15

Model Y advertised as a sub-$30,000 car now (image: Tesla)

Tesla cuts Model Y price again and makes Model X the cheapest ever but nixes referral credits

Tesla now advertises the Model Y as a sub-$30,000 car, but stopped its referral program. The Model X Long Range is also now the cheapest it has ever been.

Daniel Zlatev, 20 Apr 2024 14:18

Blackview Hero 10 will cost only €399 (around $425) (Image source: Blackview)

Blackview Hero 10 launches next month as new cheapest foldable phone

nubia Flip 5G currently holds the title of the world’s cheapest foldable phone that you can purchase. It was announced in February, and it starts at just $499. But it will soon get a challenger, the Blackview Hero 10, which will cost only €399, around $425. It’s set to make an official debut next month.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Apr 2024 11:36

The Pixel 8a looks set to cost more than the 7a. (Image Source: Google)

Alleged Google Pixel 8a pricing leak affirms rumors of a price hike

A new leak has now revealed supposed pricing of the upcoming Pixel 8a, courtesy of an unnamed Canadian retailer listing. A price hike looks to be on the cards, effectively corroborating prior reports on the matter.

Ricci Rox, 20 Apr 2024 09:54

Amazfit is rolling out an update for Cheetah series smartwatches. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit announces new smartwatch features with latest update

Amazfit has launched a new update for several of its smartwatch models with firmware versions 1.23.3.1, 1.24.3.1, and 1.23.3.3. The release includes a wide range of improvements for running and fishing activities, as well as an enhancement to WhatsApp messages for some users.

Polly Allcock, 20 Apr 2024 07:53

Apple intends to power its entire production chain with green energy by 2030 (Image: Apple)

Every iPhone to be charged with green energy by 2030: Apple gives update on sustainability initiative

By switching to renewable energy throughout the supply chain and investing in green energy, the company aims to reduce its carbon footprint to zero by 2030. However, the timing of this press release is unlikely to be a coincidence.

Tristan Hesser, 20 Apr 2024 01:24

Ring X: Smart ring promises blood pressure measurement and many other functions and currently comes with a large discount

The Ring X is a new smart ring that can now be purchased at a greatly reduced price and is heavily advertised with continuous blood pressure measurement.

Silvio Werner, 20 Apr 2024 01:20

Apple iPhone reportedly getting more powerful OneNote alternative with iOS 18

Apple is reportedly developing a completely revamped app that not only allows users to scan documents, save photos and text and synchronize them across all Apple devices, but will also include voice memos and a calculator.

Hannes Brecher, 20 Apr 2024 01:05

Apple Watch X with brand new design and blood pressure measurement shown in concept images

Impressive concept images are said to reveal the brand new design of the next-generation Apple Watch, which leaves no piece of aluminum unturned with a thinner case, significantly slimmer screen edges and a magnetic wristband system.

Hannes Brecher, 20 Apr 2024 00:02

The Garmin Forerunner 745 GPS smartwatch is now on sale for 38% off (Image: Garmin)

Deal | Garmin Forerunner 745 smartwatch is 38% off in limited-time sale

The Garmin Forerunner 745 can now be ordered for just $249, but bargain hunters have to act fast as this particular smartwatch deal will only last until the end of the day.

Enrico Frahn, 19 Apr 2024 22:41

Wind turbines sometimes supply too much electricity and then too little. (Image: pixabay/sonnydelrosario)

Electricity grid of the future: California bets on batteries

In just a few years, one of the largest power grids in the world has been radically rebuilt to meet the changing requirements of renewable energies. The dimensions appear to be quite manageable.

Mario Petzold, 19 Apr 2024 21:47

OnePlus 10T is enjoying a hefty $384 discount on Woot (Image source: OnePlus)

Deal | OnePlus 10T with similar specs to Nothing Phone 2 drops to $264.99 for a limited time

The OnePlus 10T launched as a better-equipped Android phone than the OnePlus 10 Pro. While it's a bit old now, with the same Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 found in the Nothing Phone 2, it can still smoothly handle almost everything you throw at it. The good part is that the smartphone is available for just $264.99 at Woot, but note that this discount will expire in 11 days.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Apr 2024 20:22

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