Samsung is rumored to introduce a new (or new-ish) line of Galaxy C-series Android smartphones in 2024. Its alleged inaugural member may have surfaced on Geekbench, thereby adding to the growing body of evidence that it does in fact exist and will be available soon. Should that be the case, it might debut with a 120Hz AMOLED display and 50MP main camera.

Reportedly, Samsung is still preparing to release a new cheaper Galaxy Watch smartwatch later this year running One UI. Contrary to a recent leak, this smartwatch is not expected to arrive as the Galaxy Watch FE. Reportedly, it could debut with a more familiar name instead, much like this year's refresh of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.

According to a new report, Google could become the first OEM to offer devices with the Samsung Exynos Modem 5400. Allegedly, the Exynos 5400 modem will arrive in this year's Pixel 9 series, which is now rumoured to contain four models by way of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as a future 5G Pixel tablet codenamed 'clementine'.

Tesla has announced a round of layoffs for 14,000 of its staff, including some high-ranking department heads. Its VP of Public Policy is leaving, or is being laid off ahead of the Robotaxi unveil, too.

CheckMag Not to miss the cash train, many original manufacturers have released “mini” consoles, including Sega, Nintendo, Commodore and Atari. However, of all the retro consoles, the latest Atari Gamestation Pro is a short lived nostalgia trip at best and e-waste destined for landfill at worst.

Xiaomi HyperOS, first introduced with the Xiaomi 14 series in October last year, is reaching more and more previously released phones. The latest rollout is for the Mi 10 series, which has many smartphones launched in 2020. Worth noting that it's not the stable version of the custom Android skin. Instead, the update is an internal testing or beta version of the firmware.

The Sharp 2.0.2 Compact Dolby Atmos Soundbar, or HT-SB700, is now on sale in Europe. The new model is relatively cheap and offers a surround sound experience with support for Dolby Atmos. Other features include an HDMI eARC port, and a range of pre-sets such as Movie and Music.

Samsung has now confirmed that a new batch of older smartphones and tablets will soon be offered One UI 6.1 upgrades. Not only has the company revealed which models are eligible, but it has also outlined a rough release schedule.

Powkiddy is offering a new retro gaming handheld powerful enough to emulate most Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS and PlayStation 1 games. Sold as the Powkiddy RGB20SX, the compact gaming handheld has a 1:1 display, 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, a 5,000 mAh battery and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Kickstarter has suspended the Ringo smart ring crowdfunding campaign. A couple of days before the campaign was due to end, Kickstarter emailed backers to reassure them that pledges had been cancelled. In the statement, the company also hinted at why it had taken this action.

Just a week ago, Apple updated App Review guidelines, which opened the doors for retro game emulators to be officially listed. A Game Boy emulator named iGBA became the first to take advantage of this, but its time on the Apple App Store was short-lived. It got removed for spam and copyright violations.

On April 18, the developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance will unveil a new game. The well-known leaker Tom Henderson confirms the fans' suspicions - Kingdom Come: Deliverance is finally getting a sequel.

Radxa has released another single-board computer, this time one powered by a MediaTek Genio 1200 chipset promising official support until late 2028 at the earliest. The Radxa NIO 12L starts at $99 and features plenty of ports too, thanks to its 140 x 75 mm board size.

Apple's (allegedly) planned AI features expected to come with iOS 18 that have been mentioned a lot in the last few months will become official on June 10. The latest set of rumors claims that next-gen iPhones will not rely on cloud servers for AI tasks, relying entirely on the devices instead.

MINISFORUM has now begun selling its first Microsoft Surface Pro rival globally. Available for over a month at a discounted launch price, the MINISFORUM V3 ships with a detachable keyboard accessory and an active stylus, among other accessories, as well as an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and a 165 Hz display.

The Garmin System Software 15.08 is rolling out to several smartwatches. Previously seen as a beta update, the release brings a wide range of bug fixes to the wearables, tackling issues with workouts and battery estimates. Plus, the latest update brings new GPS firmware to some models.

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 powered by an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Ryzen 5 7640HS CPU, and 16 GB of DDR5 memory has dropped back down to $899.99 at Best Buy. In addition to the mid-range internals, the laptop brings a 16-inch 1200p display, a 4-zone RGB-backlit keyboard, and an 80 Wh battery.

The AI assistant "aider" is using ChatGPT 3.5 or 4 and can incorporate entire Git repositories into AI-based development. The open source tool is used in the terminal and should be able to perform commits independently with automatically generated descriptions.

The Tapo C125 AI Home Security WiFi Camera from TP-Link has arrived in Europe following its US launch last year. The model has a physical privacy shutter to give you peace of mind and various AI detection features. Plus, the model supports integrations with ecosystems, including Apple Home and Google Home.

Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity at any time of the day or night. But what was previously only possible in specific locations could soon be realised on a large scale thanks to new processes. The first companies are already demonstrating this. Critics, however, see risks in so-called enhanced geothermal technologies, such as an increased threat of earthquakes.

A simple spelling error in the source code of the Telegram Messenger Windows application let attackers bypass a security warning. This enabled the automatic execution of Python scripts after clicking on a link disguised as a video.

Dreame has launched the L10s Plus Self-Empty Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo globally. The new model has various upgrades on the older L10s Ultra, such as greater suction power and an enhanced mopping function. The product also has a self-emptying docking station for up to 90 days of hands-free cleaning.

A new 20,000mAh UGREEN power bank has been launched in the EU. The model can simultaneously charge three devices and offers up to 22.5W power output. Plus, the gadget features a built-in display to show your remaining battery, and protection against issues like overheating.

Microsoft's Visual Studio Code source code editor has been updated to version 1.88, adding new features such as scrolling synchronisation between windows and separate labels for opened editors.

Still stuck at the $569.99 list price, the venerable AMD Ryzen 9 5900X goes for $264.99 thanks to a 52% discount and an $8 coupon. However, any potential buyer should be aware that the average price, according to Camelcamelcamel, is just $287.19. Even more, this high-end processor will celebrate its fourth anniversary in November.

The Swiitol C18 Pro features a 50 mm 15-18 W laser that can engrave at speeds of up to 3,000 mm per min over a 400 sq.mm area. With improved focusing and safety features combined with mobile and desktop app control, the Swiitol C18 Pro is the perfect laser for hobbyists and pros alike and is now available with an exclusive discount code at an enticing price for a limited time.

Tesla considers the increased Full Self-Driving feature uptake from lowering its price sufficient, and stopped the free transfer offer that it recently launched. The FSD price cut has now arrived in Canada as well.

JMGO launched a new portable projector. The model has an internal battery and thus does not burden the batteries of connected devices. A strong color display is advertised.

Geekom has a new mini-PC in the pipeline. The Geekom XT13 Pro should impress with its strong performance and modern connections. This should also make it possible to connect several high-resolution screens.

A new and relatively cheap Bluetooth speaker from Xiaomi is now available for international customers outside China. A relatively long battery life is promised, and the device is IP certified against dust and water damage.

In the case of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple has been taking measures to get the lens flare problem, which has been an issue on iPhones for years, under control - with mixed success. According to new information, a new solution is currently being tested that is intended to increase overall image quality.

The U.S. Department of Defense has proactively begun eliminating all Chinese battery energy storage system from use across all branches of the military, including the Navy, due foreign threat risks. China, Russia, and other countries have stepped up cyberattacks in recent years to disrupt the American and other power grids.

Acer has revealed new pricing for the Predator Z57. While the company has not confirmed a full release date yet, it has dropped its launch price by $500 to below $2,000.

A Core i9-14900HX and a GeForce RTX 4070 equip the Aorus 16X (2024) for video editing, gaming and rendering. Adding to this is a bright 16-inch display (16:10, 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, G-Sync), 32 GB RAM, 2 SSDs with 1 TB of storage each, and a Thunderbolt 4 port.

iQOO is said to augment its upcoming Z9 series of mid-range Android smartphones with a device that will be both its first Turbo variant and first to be powered by the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. Now, it is also tipped to be among the fastest handsets with the SoC on Geekbench, despite having the exact same specs as some of its rumored rivals on the platform.

The largest model variant of the flagship LG G3 OLED TV has finally dropped below the $4,000 threshold as a reputable electronics retailer is selling the 83-inch television for $3,699 in a limited-time sale.

Previously teased AOKZOE A2 Ultra gaming handheld has officially made its debut in China. As the company has previously revealed, the portable Windows console is powered by an Intel Meteor Lake CPU. To be specific, it packs the Core Ultra 7 155H, which is the same processor that the maxed-out MSI Claw features.

LG has indicated that the time to get ready for its Gaming Week 2024 is now. The event is slated to offer devices such as the latest 45-inch OLED UltraGear monitor or one of the new Intel Core Ultra-powered Gram Pro laptops at new reduced prices. They might drop by up to 20% more, but only if the buyer also buys one of a selection of own-brand accessories at the same time.

Just days after reports surfaced of rampant Cybertrucks break-downs, Tesla's electric pickup truck is going on hold due to what seems to be a problem related to the accelerator pedal. Other reports blame the steering column and even brakes, while Tesla remains silent.

The Baseus Spacemate is pitched as a particularly modern desktop I/O hub, equipped as it is with a front-facing LED display indicating which of its 11 ports (Gigabit Ethernet, 3 4K/60Hz monitor links and a 100W USB-C Power Input included) are in use and magnetic base. It also integrates a One-Click Screen-Off Feature for enhanced data-privacy at the press of a button.

NorthridgeFix, a repair shop, has reported that it replaces hundreds of Nvidia RTX 4090 power connectors per month. More specifically, it has shown off a box of about 200 melted connectors that have been replaced in just one month.

Xiaomi is launching a particularly compact Bluetooth speaker, namely the Sound Pocket, onto the global market as a direct competitor to the JBL Go 4. It offers Bluetooth 5.4 and up to 10 hours of battery life at a weight of just 200 g.

A "new" device, widely rumored to be the Xiaomi 14 Civi, has now been spotted at the TUV, with a leak revealing the identity and hardware specifications of the camera-focused sub-premium phone.

A report from DigiTimes claimed TSMC's 2nm node was on track to hit mass-production capabilities next year, with the iPhone 17 Pro series expected to be powered by a 2 nm A19 Pro SoC. A new leak, however, isn't quite as optimistic.

The James Webb Telescope is the gift that keeps on giving for scientists. Rather than confirming what we already thought we understood about the universe, it is challenging everything at the heart of what is known and accepted as the standard cosmological model.

Users running the latest Microsoft Windows 11 Insider build are reporting that the operating system now opens Copilot, the company's AI assistant, automatically at launch. This auto-launch feature was first tested weeks ago with Preview Build 23615, and now, it has resurfaced again on Build 26100 of both Canary and Dev channels.

TCL has created TCLtvPlus streaming shows using generative AI. The move by the world’s second largest TV maker is to create branded entertainment income and a unique selling point for TCL HDTVs.

Nanoleaf is now offering a new, smart lighting solution, the Nanoleaf Outdoor String Lights, which promise individual and configurable lighting in outdoor areas, as well as a long overall length.

Tech giant Google is restricting the range of functions of Google One, which is intended to ensure easy surfing with a high level of privacy protection, including protection in public WiFi networks, for example.