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March 2025 console sales declining (Image source: Nintendo of America, Microsoft Xbox Gaming, Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS5, Xbox, and Switch console sales decline in March, while Assassin's Creed Shadows leads game revenue

With the Nintendo Switch 2 release date approaching, less buyers are investing in new consoles. New March figures show slowing PS5, Xbox, and Switch console sales in the US. Fewer gamers purchased video games, but the decline isn'...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Apr 2025 20:26

Pixel 9 Pro (pictured) is sold in India via Flipkart and costs INR 1,09,999 for the 256GB model, roughly $1,287. (Image source: Flipkart)

Report: Google moving Pixel production from Vietnam to India

Google is now reportedly moving its production of Pixel phones to India to avoid the 45% tariffs on goods coming from Vietnam. The report states that Google held discussions with its manufacturing partners in India.

Vineet Washington, 23 Apr 2025 19:55

Huge performance upgrade for featherweight sub 1 kg system: Lenovo will offer Arrow Lake H in ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 laptop

Lenovo upgrades its most expensive ThinkPad laptop series with more performance. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition and the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition will soon be available with Intel Arrow Lake H and A...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Apr 2025 19:31

A promotional image for the Nintendo Switch 2 US box packaging showcased against a white background. (Image Source: Nintendo)

The Switch 2 pre-order lottery had 2.2 million applications in Japan alone

Nintendo's Japanese account has released an official statement on X from the company's CEO, Shuntaro Furukawa, confirming the Switch 2 saw an unusually high number of applicants for the pre-order lottery in Japan. Nintendo has con...

Rohith Bhaskar, 23 Apr 2025 17:33

Intel's board of directors appointed Lip-Bu Tan as the new CEO in March 2025. (Image source: Intel)

Intel said to lay off over 20,000 employees to eliminate bureaucracy

Intel is reportedly looking at another round of layoffs after August 2024 and this time, over 20,000 employees are expected to be axed. This is part of Lip-Bu Tan’s plan for rebuilding an engineering-driven culture.

Vineet Washington, 23 Apr 2025 17:21

Lenovo has shown off a bunch of new ThinkPad business laptops (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 unveiled with new AMD Ryzen Pro CPUs

The ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 and ThinkPad P14s are now official. Both come with AMD Ryzen AI Pro 300 series CPUs, support up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM and come with optional 5G connectivity.

Anil Ganti, 23 Apr 2025 14:00

Take-Two Interactive's upcoming earnings call, scheduled for May 15, could finally reveal new details about the second trailer and the game's release. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA 6: Here’s the next big date for trailer 2 and release news

Since the first GTA 6 trailer dropped in December 2023, Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games have remained tight-lipped. Now, anticipation is building for a day in May that might finally bring fresh details about the game's rel...

Marius Müller, 23 Apr 2025 13:12

The R44 helicopter during the test (Image source: Robinson Helicopter Company)

Historic first hydrogen-powered helicopter flight: These are the details

In what is called ‘Project Proticity’, Unither Therapeutics and Robinson Helicopter Company have achieved what they claim is the first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight. Multiple challenges currently stand in the way of t...

Daniela Morales Soler, 22 Apr 2025 19:34

Volkswagen's latest concept vehicles. (Image source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen unveils next-gen concepts for Chinese car market

Volkswagen hints that it will release its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) soon - albeit one exclusive to the Chinese market. Its prototype has been revealed alongside others such as an SUV aimed at younger drivers and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2025 17:45

Polite interactions with AI language models like ChatGPT can lead to electricity costs in the millions. (Image source: OpenAI)

"Being kind is free" – not according to ChatGPT, which pays millions for 'please' and 'thank you'

Courtesy used to cost nothing. But with the rise of artificial intelligence, that's no longer entirely true. As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman points out, polite words like "please" and "thank you" now come with a price tag in the tens of ...

Marius Müller, 22 Apr 2025 15:36

The Venhub convenience store runs 24/7 using AI robots to reduce business and operating costs 31-percent. (Image source: Venhub)

AI robots reduce Venhub convenience store business costs 31%

Venhub robot-run convenience stores in Southern California have reduced building and operating costs of 31-percent versus human-staffed stores, while offering 24/7 service. These stores feature secure designs, remote inventory tra...

David Chien, 21 Apr 2025 09:42

The Xiaomi 1440p Monitor A27Qi is now officially orderable (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi 1440p monitor with 100Hz and budget-friendly price now available

Xiaomi has officially launched the A27Qi, which is a fairly affordable monitor with QHD resolution. For just £119, it offers a 100Hz refresh rate, pretty accurate colors and several ports.

Marcus Schwarten, 19 Apr 2025 19:37

Huawei's Ascend 920 AI chip might launch later this year (image source: Huawei)

Huawei Ascend 920: Nvidia H20 replacement rumoured to launch later this year

Huawei is reportedly working on the next generation of its AI chips. The Ascend 920 will succeed the recently unveiled Ascend 910C, and it will be manufactured on SMIC's N+3 node.

Anil Ganti, 18 Apr 2025 20:57

The Starlink Gen 4 router may be launched together with the new Mini dish. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink is releasing Gen 4 router to go in a new Mini dish kit with faster download speeds

After the Starlink Gen 3 router that ushered in Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and was developed to support the V2 satellite generation, SpaceX is now preparing to launch new gear. The Gen 4 routers will likely support the upcoming faster S...

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Apr 2025 05:21

Casio’s MS-20UC-J series celebrates 60 years of calculator innovation with traditional Japanese patterns and modern eco-conscious design (Image source: Casio)

Casio celebrates 60 years with Japanese-themed calculators and a sustainability focus

Casio celebrates 60 years of calculator innovation with the eco-conscious MS-20UC-J series, blending traditional Japanese design with the sustainability goals outlined in its Environmental Vision 2050 strategy.

Louise Burke, 17 Apr 2025 03:37

Cabbage branding connects playful visual identity with smart DeFi tooling (Image source: Stader Labs)

Cabbage by Stader Labs combines AI trading and strategic buybacks in DeFi’s boldest move yet

Stader Labs has launched Cabbage, an AI-powered memecoin trading platform, as part of a strategic push to combine intelligent trading tools with long-term token value creation. With real-time analytics and one-click execution, Cab...

Louise Burke, 16 Apr 2025 17:18

Nvidia requires a license to export the H20 chip to China. In the image: Nvidia headquarters (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia expects a $5.5 billion impact after US curb on chip exports to China

The company is required to hold a license to export the H20 chip for an indefinite time. The decision will impact the company that designed this specific chip to fulfill the export requirements to China.

Daniela Morales Soler, 16 Apr 2025 17:05

T-Mobile is currently offering free Starlink service to those who switch. (Image source: T-Mobile)

T-Mobile is bringing Starlink satellite coverage to older phones so that owners can access 'life-saving' messaging

T-Mobile is arguing that older phone owners can't force their manufacturers to obtain the necessary Starlink satellite messaging service authorization on an individual basis. Its request to the FCC includes handsets older than the...

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Apr 2025 03:23

Maono PD300X debuts with "professional podcasting" mic specs for affordable price

Maono claims that its new PD300X is the most versatile microphone for streamers, content creators and podcasters with its dual USB/XLR interface. It is backed to deliver other premium specs such as a "high-definition" 192kHz/24bit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2025 21:17

A promotional diagram showing off the internals of Altera's Agilex 7 FPGA chip. (Image Source: Altera Newsroom)

Intel sells 51% stake in Altera for $4.46 Billion

Intel is selling its majority stake in Altera, an FPGA subsidiary, to private equity firm Silver Lake for $4.46 billion. Intel will retain a 49% minority stake in the business. Intel bought the company for $16.7 billion in 2015.

Rohith Bhaskar, 15 Apr 2025 08:56

For the first time with 12 core AMD CPU: ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 with Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370 leaks on Malaysian Lenovo site

Lenovo's 2025 ThinkPads with AMD CPUs are limited to the eight core versions of Zen5 - at least until now. A product listing on Lenovo's Malaysian website suggests that we may soon see the first AMD ThinkPad with twelve CPU cores ...

Benjamin Herzig, 14 Apr 2025 12:59

Sony has increased PS5 prices across the EU, Australia, and New Zealand due to tariff and yen trade conditions. (Image source: Sony)

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand

Sony has begun raising PS5 prices worldwide in response to the current economic situation caused in part by the Trump trade tariff increases, which has affected the yen and price of components.

David Chien, 14 Apr 2025 05:07

Future Trump tariffs on laptops and smartphones (Image source: Lenovo, Apple)

Separate US tariffs expected on smartphones and computers after exemptions raise hopes for relief

Trump tariff relief on in-demand smartphones and laptops may only last a month. The U.S. Commerce Secretary revealed that separate semiconductor tariffs on these products are coming. After conflicting daily tariff news, manufactur...

Adam Corsetti, 13 Apr 2025 19:58

Promotional still of Affyn’s Singapore-based headquarters, featured in early marketing for the NEXUS World metaverse platform (Image source: Affyn via Newsfile)

Web3 gaming projects face pressure as Affyn CEO warns of delays and uncertainty

Web3 gaming faces turbulence as projects stall and token values drop. Affyn’s CEO warns of uncertainty in a recent update, highlighting the pressure on blockchain games to deliver real results amid growing scepticism.

Louise Burke, 12 Apr 2025 23:52

In around a month's time, Unitree will be organizing a boxing match between two humanoid robots under the name "Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening". (Image source: Unitree via X)

Unitree announces robot boxing event – early test matches now available

In about a month, two humanoid robots from Unitree will step into the boxing ring and trade blows. If you’re too curious to wait, you can already catch a glimpse of the action in their first test matches.

Marius Müller, 11 Apr 2025 14:41

Qualcomm might use Samsung Foundry for its flagship chips soon (image source: Samsung)

Samsung Foundry close to acquiring Qualcomm as a customer for its cutting-edge node

A South Korean media outlet reports Qualcomm might use Samsung Foundry's cutting-edge 3 nm node again, likely for an upcoming smartphone SoC.

Anil Ganti, 10 Apr 2025 09:38

The Teledyne FLIR Mix camera kits combine high-performance thermal and visible imagery in real-time for use by engineers and researchers. (Image source: Teledyne FLIR)

Teledyne FLIR unveils MIX camera kits with synchronized thermal and visible light imagery for engineers and researchers

Teledyne FLIR has unveiled multispectral camera kits designed for researchers and engineers. These cameras merge thermal and visible imagery in real-time, streamlining the thermal analysis of products in development.

David Chien, 10 Apr 2025 03:04

Gemini AI features like Workspace Flows, Help me refine, Help me analyze, and more have been announced. (Image source: Google)

Google announces Workspace Flows process automation, Gemini features for Docs, Sheets, Meet, and more

Google wants to help businesses operate more efficiently with the help of Gemini AI and deeper integrations into Workspace tools. Workspace Flows is the latest feature that allows automating multi-step processes.

Vineet Washington, 09 Apr 2025 17:20

Many OEMs are suspending laptop shipments to the US due to uncertainty around tariffs (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo, HP, Dell, and others suspend US shipments for two weeks due to US tariffs

Commercial Times reports many companies have suspended shipments to the US following President Trump's tariff announcement. Some of the affected parts will include laptops, smartphones and networking gear.

Anil Ganti, 09 Apr 2025 17:17

TSMC could get in trouble with the US Commerce Department (image source: CNBC)

TSMC might face $1 billion fine for Huawei Ascend 910B debacle

Reuters says the US Commerce Department could fine TSMC up to $1 billion for violating export control laws. This is related to the incident from last year, when TSMC accidentally made high-end chips for a proxy company that eventu...

Anil Ganti, 09 Apr 2025 15:48

Razer Blade 16 laptop out of stock (Image source: screenshot, Razer US store)

Razer Blade laptops unavailable on US site following Trump tariff announcement

Razer is the latest manufacturer to suspend laptop sales for US customers. Razer Blade models are unavailable but remain in stock in Canada and other regions. The company has yet to explain its response to the latest Trump tariffs...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Apr 2025 23:25

Made-in-India iPhones could be cheaper to import in the US than made-in-China ones. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt/Notebookcheck YT)

Apple reroutes India-made iPhones to the US as buyers flock to stores over price increase concerns

Apple stores are seeing a drastic increase in foot traffic and purchases as buyers try to preempt any potential iPhone price hikes. The White House administration has raised the tariff on China-sourced goods, and there may be more...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Apr 2025 03:13

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 puts up a strong argument as the best travel-friendly hybrid work laptop. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Which business laptop is the best for your hybrid work environment?

When it comes to laptops equipped for a hybrid work environment, few brands meet the performance, reliability, security, remote management, battery life, and performance requirements quite as well as Dell, HP, Microsoft, and Lenov...

A‏d, 07 Apr 2025 07:21

The wind/solar-powered motorcycle. (Image source: YongLE Risheng)

New motorcycle backed to go for ~30 miles on solar and wind power alone

Vehicles that can be powered by renewable energy alone have seen another breakthrough, according to a new report. The motorcycle looks more than a little ungainly thanks to its own on-board generator for solar and wind power, but ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2025 19:05

An iPhone 17 Pro in the wild. (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Analysts purport to debunk claim that iPhone prices will 3.5x due to tariffs

The tariffs recently imposed on vast numbers of countries and territories throughout the world by the second Trump administration, major tech and industry centers such as China and Taiwan included, have been received as a potentia...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2025 18:18

The Windows 365 Link is a mini PC with cloud features (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 365 Link: Microsoft's first mini PC features Intel processors and intriguing concept

Microsoft has launched its first own mini PC. Unlike regular devices for consumers, this machine is supposed to be very easy to use as it directly connects to the cloud, which could potentially make it more secure.

Silvio Werner, 04 Apr 2025 20:22

The store closes on the very same week that the 2025 Blade 16 launches (Image source: Razer)

Razer has permanently closed its downtown San Francisco store after 9 years of declining foot traffic

Add Razer to the list of businesses leaving San Francisco due to high costs and empty streets that the city never fully recovered from post Covid.

Allen Ngo, 04 Apr 2025 00:20

Trump Tariffs Nintendo Switch 2 (Image source: Nintendo of America, FreeImages)

New Trump tariffs could inflate Nintendo Switch 2 price further as Vietnam is targeted

The Nintendo Switch 2 price is already significantly higher than the launch cost of the Switch. Fresh Trump tariffs on Vietnam will impact where Nintendo manufactures many consoles.

Adam Corsetti, 03 Apr 2025 01:49

The PocketCloud. (Image source: StationPC)

PocketCloud debuts as portable, modular alternative to traditional personal NAS

StationPC touts its new PocketCloud as a new kind of portable standalone back-up solution that can go anywhere with the user. It is rated to support up to 16TB of storage with its optional modular dock, which also adds Ethernet to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2025 16:01

Microsoft 365 Copilot Analyst and Research reasoning agents can perform data analysis and business research using artificial intelligence. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft 365 Copilot adds Analyst and Research AI agents to do work of junior business assistants

The new Analyst and Research agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot perform data analysis and business research much like junior consultants do, potentially saving business users time and money while helping them tackle complex business ...

David Chien, 02 Apr 2025 07:07

Europe's first hydrogen storage power plant to be built in Germany with 4 million euros in funding

Europe's first hydrogen storage power plant to be built with €4 million funding

Hydrogen could play an increasingly important role in the efficient storage of electricity. But so far, storing and transporting the energy source has been a safety challenge. However, a recent project in Germany claims to have de...

Nicole Dominikowski, 01 Apr 2025 12:04

Denali's mobile food recycler unit tackles the problem of foods being dumped rather than recycled during emergency situations. (Image source: Denali on LinkedIn)

Denali Water Solutions unveils mobile food recycler to reduce organic waste and emissions during natural disasters

The Denali mobile food recycler separates expired and damaged foods from their packaging and produces organic output that can be used as feed or compost, diverting unsalable foods from supermarkets from going into landfills during...

David Chien, 01 Apr 2025 04:34

Raspberry AI uses artificial intelligence to generate fashion photoshoots without the need to book models and locations. (Image source: Raspberry AI)

Raspberry AI reduces costs by generating fashion photoshoots virtually

Raspberry AI gets new features that may help you eliminate the cost of on-site fashion shoots by replacing real models and locations with virtual counterparts. The service can be used 24/7 without the need to take breaks or wait f...

David Chien, 31 Mar 2025 00:41

The all-silicon xMEMS Lassen MEMS tweeter module reproduces sound with higher detail and better clarity than cone drivers. (Image source: xMEMS)

xMEMS Lassen delivers high-quality audio for true wireless stereo earbuds using MEMS technology

The xMEMS Lassen is a MEMS micro-tweeter that can be used in wireless earbuds, reproducing audio with higher detail and better clarity than conventional cone drivers. The speaker does not require a separate piezo amplifier chip, e...

David Chien, 30 Mar 2025 06:12

Looks of a Yoga, quality of a ThinkPad, feature-set of a ThinkBook: Lenovo's ThinkPad X9-14 blurs the line

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura Edition seems like an interesting hybrid of different Lenovo laptop lines: In terms of looks, it could be a Lenovo Yoga. In terms of the features, it could be a ThinkBook. But in terms of quali...

Benjamin Herzig, 29 Mar 2025 13:05

Musk's xAI has acquired X for a valuation of $45 billion in a pure-stock trade. (Image source: xAI)

Musk's xAI acquires X for $33 billion in stocks

Elon Musk's xAI company has acquired X for $33 billion in stocks. Some speculate xAI's Grok will soon get a more extensive access to user chats and personal information as a result.

David Chien, 29 Mar 2025 03:10

Ubisoft's and Tencent's new subsidiary will spearhead Assassin's Creed and other major franchise development. (Image Source: Ubisoft)

Tencent gains stake in Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six and Far Cry games as Ubisoft creates new subsidiary on the heels of Assassin's Creed Shadows' perceived success

Ubisoft is spinning off a new subsidiary with a 25% stake from Tencent to accelerate development of its three major franchises viz. Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. CEO Yves Guillemot said that this strateg...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Mar 2025 10:04