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The Ugreen Uno MagSafe power bank has dropped to its all-time low price on Amazon. This Qi2 portable charger sports a 10,000mAh capacity, features a built-in screen, and supports 15W magnetic wireless and 20W wired fast charging.

A new leak has shed light on how much the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra could cost in India. The first two will get a minor price bump, while the third will cost the same as its last-gen counterpart.

A recently uploaded listing on Blender Open Data has revealed how well the RTX 5090 performs in Blender, using the OptiX rendering engine. The result appears to line up almost exactly with what we would have expected from the Blackwell flagship, thanks to its substantially higher core count.

At $253.77 (incl. taxes), Sony's WH-1000XM5 active noise-cancelling headphones are an absolute steal. That's a first-ever 40% discount on headphones that come with a long battery life, great sound and class-leading noise-cancelling.

A new leak reveals details of the upcoming Oppo Find N5. The phone is expected to be launched as the OnePlus Open 2 for the global market.

Electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations, citing less than $50,000 in assets against liabilities of up to $50 million. Despite initial promise and partnerships with major organizations, the company struggled with strategic shifts, funding issues, and governance challenges.

A new leak from Chiphell talks about AMD's plans for 2026. Alongside, new CPUs and GPUs, we'll also get an improved version of Strix Halo with 3D V-Cache. Additionally, Sony plans to use the tech in its upcoming offerings, likely for an upcoming PlayStation console.

Originally available in two colors, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 now comes in a third color option. However, while the new color retains the launch price, the original two are available at a discounted price.

Samsung's Galaxy S25 series is expected to feature up to 45W wired and 25W wireless charging, but the 2026 flagship line could see an upgrade. At least, that's what one of the recent reports is suggesting.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is unlikely to join the other flagship phones in the lineup at the upcoming Unpacked event. It's rumored to launch in May, but the company may not introduce it in the US.

Despite the hype and excitement surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has suffered a notable decline in its share price following the announcement of its upcoming console. Reactions to the Switch 2 are mixed, resulting in immediate negative feedback from the market at large.

After snapping up Homey for $61 million, LG is now expanding the reach of its ThinQ smart devices by opening its APIs. Users can now download the LG ThinQ companion app from the Homey appstore and control all connected LG ThinQ appliances directly or through Homey automations.

The death knell is finally ringing for Google's Nest app. With Google Home now supporting the Nest Protect smoke alarm, no more devices are exclusive to the Nest app. The app still works, but now has no tangible reason to exist.

The Beelink SER8 mini PC, equipped with an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, Radeon 780M iGPU, and 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, has received a sizeable discount on Amazon, making it a great value productivity and lightweight gaming machine.

Thunderbolt 5 promises data speeds of up to 120 Gbit/s, which is up to three times faster than Thunderbolt 4 under ideal conditions. Sonnet's latest docking station takes advantage of this bandwidth and has an integrated M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, which can achieve transfer rates of up to 6.1 GB/s.

Thanks to a massive battery, a solar power system in Abu Dhabi can now consistently produce as much energy as a nuclear power plant. The power plant might benefit from unique local conditions, but not necessarily from a financial perspective.

The police have impounded a Tesla Cybertruck in the UK, where it remains illegal to drive on public roads.

The Tesla Model Y Juniper release in the US is reportedly set for the first quarter of 2025, just as its launch in China and Europe, and law enforcement retrofits will soon follow.

The UltraGear OLED 45GX950A is edging towards an official release. While LG has not commented on when the monitor will be available quite yet, it has now confirmed more specifications like a 330 Hz peak refresh rate when using its Dual Mode technology.

One-Netbook has introduced new configurations for its latest gaming handheld release. In the process, it has reduced the price of the OneXPlayer G1 with 64 GB of RAM by up to $220 without sacrificing CPU or GPU performance in the process.

LG has revealed fresh details about the UltraGear OLED 39GX90SA ahead of its full release. Sporting webOS and USB Type-C connectivity, the new gaming monitor also features a 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and fast response times.

Samsung's next flagship smartphones are right around the corner. Right on cue, the first official promotional video has leaked online, which was swiftly joined by complete specifications for not just the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus, but also the series-topping Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Raspberry Pi has updated the Raspberry Pi 500 with a new model. Sold for $30 more than the Pi 500 itself, the new SKU adds a few essential accessories for getting started in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.

Nothing Phone (1), the company’s first smartphone, has started receiving the Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15. The update brings various improvements and new features.

Although 4K monitors are plenty sufficient for the majority of gamers and creators, having more pixels is hardly ever a bad thing. Samsung seems to understand this, and has already teased a new 5K QD-OLED monitor set to be unveiled sometime next year.

The Aokzoe A1 X looks like a solid competitor to the likes of the Asus ROG Ally X and upcoming MSI Claw 8+ AI, thanks to a sizeable battery, powerful CPU, and 8-inch, 120 Hz display.

Beta version 13.07 is now available for the Garmin Venu 3, Venu 3s and Vivoactive 5 smartwatches. This update is said to bring improvements for the Run Coach and Cycling Coach. Plus, the software also adds support for the latest apps and watch faces.

The GeForce RTX 50-series launch was something of a mixed bag. While Nvidia's AI-driven DLSS 4 and frame-generation allows for some incredible FPS figures, the improvements in terms of raw performance appears to be far more modest. Thanks to a recent forum post, it appears we now know how ahead the RTX 5090 is without any AI assistance.

Honor has announced that its CEO Zhao Ming (also known as George Zhao) will relinquish that role today (January 17, 2025). The long-serving executive will be replaced by one with a work history that includes roles at former company parent Huawei. Meanwhile, the OEM has announced a special New Year's version of the Android skin for its smartphones in China.

A new hack-and-slash game launched on Steam on January 17, blending action-packed mass battles with strategic gameplay. This unique mix quickly propelled the game to the top of the "Trending Games" and "Hot Releases" charts on SteamDB on its release day.

Microsoft is adding some AI features to its Microsoft 365 service, which includes access to the online versions of Microsoft Office. However, the company is raising prices 33-42% for subscribers across the board for those that want the feature.

A less powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite version has begun shipping to OEMs. While Qualcomm insists that the SM8750-3-AB benefits from the same performance improvements as the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite, it has fewer Performance CPU cores than the original model.

Samsung's latest 'rugged' smartphone is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6100+ chipset. Its allegedly upcoming Pro variant is thought to launch with a processor from Qualcomm instead. The change could confer more power and speed on the supposed "Galaxy XCover7 Pro".

The RTX 4070-powered Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop can now be yours for less than $900. The discounted price is a pretty good opportunity to buy a well-performing mid-range gaming machine, as most RTX 4070 gaming notebooks usually retail above $1,000.

The US Supreme Court upheld a law signed into power in March 2024, requiring TikTok sell its US operations to an American buyer or leave the US market. Millions of US TikTok users potentially face a blackout on Sunday, January 19.

Geekom's A6 mini PC is now available for purchase. The tiny desktop features an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated Radeon graphics, plenty of RAM and storage space, and a solid selection of I/O. Geekom states it is targeting budget-minded consumers, pricing the A6 at just under $500.

Casio has launched a new watch in the US, the Baby-G BGD10KKM-1. This model, which can be worn in one of two ways, is also expected to be released in Europe. Features of the digital watch include a wide range of world time zones, up to five daily alarms and 100 m (~330 ft) water resistance.

LG has detailed the UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA, which is the fourth new OLED gaming monitor it will be releasing later this year. Drawing on the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE, the UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA will add webOS and improved connectivity like USB Type-C and a second DisplayPort connection.

A new action RPG is on the horizon, aiming to blend elements of hack-and-slash games, extraction shooters and MOBAs into a fresh gaming experience. Registrations for the closed alpha phase are now open.

The first look at the Nintendo Switch 2 indicates that it might lack a key feature of its predecessor. This could mean some games will only be playable on the new console with restrictions.

Garmin has begun the phased rollout of beta version 13.18 to the Fenix 8 AMOLED, Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3 and Fenix E smartwatches. This is a larger update, bringing 23 changes, including new features and bug fixes, to these wearables. For example, there are new keyboard and GPS related tools.

Nubia's RedMagic X Golden Saga Limited Edition smartphone debuts with gold VC cooling, sapphire glass, and carbon fiber for heat management. Sharing its core specifications with RedMagic 10 Pro+, it is only available in a 24GB+1TB config.

The UltraGear 27G850A appears to be one of LG's next mid-range gaming monitors. Reportedly reaching Europe and the US soon, the LG UltraGear 27G850A can run at either 4K/240 Hz or 1080p/480 Hz across a 27-inch Nano IPS panel that is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified.

The Vivo V series features mid-range smartphones. The series is expected to receive the new V50 lineup soon. Ahead of official confirmation, the Vivo V50 has received Taiwan's NCC certification, revealing key details.

The Razer Kuromi Collection appeals to anime fans with a mischievous streak. A special edition keyboard, headset, and gaming chair showcase the white rabbit from Onegai My Melody. After constant requests, Razer has made the Kuromi Collection available outside China.

On Tuesday, January 21st, physical copies of Omega 6 The Triangle Stars will go on sale in anticipation of next month's game release. In addition to the $34.99 vanilla release, there will be a Deluxe Edition, priced at $59.99, as well as a $99.99 Signature Edition, which is limited to 300 copies and contains a card signed by Takaya Imamura.

LG Display's latest OLED panel is its brightest ever. It's capable of delivering 4,000 nits peak brightness and features a new anti-reflective film for a glare-free viewing experience.

Casio's iconic (and highly anticipated) DW-5000R-1AER Origin Revival watch is once again purchasable on the company's UK website. For £179 (~$218.46), you get bio-based resin, LED backlight, and 200m water resistance.

After cutting inventory Cybertruck prices and making 2025 batches eligible for federal tax credit, Tesla is now extending another Cybertruck-related deal.

Carrying the codename "Xia" and to be supported until 2029, Linux Mint 22.1 arrived yesterday with modernized APT dependencies by transitioning to Aptkit and Captain, Power-saver and Balanced modes (Performance mode only on supported systems), Night Light, Cinnamon 6.4 with improved Wayland compatibility, and more.