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After waiting for several months, Nothing fans will soon be able to purchase the CMF Watch 3 Pro. The watch will be available in all four colors at launch and will be sold by Flipkart.

Ugreen has added a second version of the Nexode Power Bank (10000mAh, 55W, 2 Ports, Built-in Cable) to its range in Europe. Like the original accessory, the device has three outputs, an integrated display and a compact body.

Xiaomi will disrupt the flagship market with the Xiaomi 18 Ultra next December, and the camera monster might be featuring the new in-house Xring O3 chipset. Codenamed "Lhasa," this SoC features a redesigned three-tier CPU architecture with clock speeds exceeding 4GHz and a 25% GPU performance boost. Xiaomi's custom silicon aims to compete with Apple and Qualcomm's flagships chips.

A typewriter with an e-ink display and mechanical keyboard – Auteur aims to make writing texts without distractions more comfortable. With an integrated battery and a USB-C port for charging, the typewriter should also be suitable for on the go.

The Ugreen PB603 has been officially introduced in China. This new power bank supports 45W fast charging, sports a built-in cable, and features an integrated display. The Chinese retail price is CNY 299, around $44.

Microsoft has announced the first Xbox Game Pass lineup for May 2026. The list includes Ben 10 Power Trip, Descenders Next, and more.

Ride1Up has introduced the world’s first electric bicycle with a semi-solid-state battery, the Revv1 Evo. The e-bike features a powerful 750 W Bafang hub motor with 100 nm torque, a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h), up to 60 miles (96.5 km) of range, an HD color display, and a front light. Plus, it can handle up to 400 lbs of load capacity.

In addition to GPS and other technologies, there are other ways to track location: it’s not just about determining the smartphone’s location, but also about how it can detect other objects in the space. Yet this is precisely where Samsung has cut corners on its most affordable flagship model.

Xiaomi has finally released a new smartwatch internationally with optional NFC. Now available in Europe and Southeast Asia, the Redmi Watch 6 also features over 150 pre-installed sports modes, GNSS location services and a large AMOLED display that is said to deliver over 2,000 nits of peak brightness.

Stellaris is one of Paradox Interactive’s best-known grand strategy games and is currently 75% off on Steam. Players create their own galactic empire, wage wars, advance research and build diplomatic relations – all for less than $10 until May 10.

Hunt the Pale Gods combines tactical deckbuilding with dark cosmic horror. The roguelike is 90% off on Steam until May 11 and is currently available for just under $1.50, marking a new all-time low.

SnailMail is a new business model in which creators send physical mail to paying subscribers. As artificial intelligence makes digital content increasingly generic, the idea seems attractive to many. How lucrative the business really is, however, remains questionable.

The RingConn Gen 3 has launched with a pre-order discount in place. This smart ring can do in-depth vascular health monitoring, offers haptic feedback, and has a battery life rating of up to 14 days. The discounted starting price is $314.

Casio appears to be working on a new Ring Watch, the CRW-H001. Spotted in a certification database, the specifications of this model have yet to be confirmed. However, the model number could point to an integrated heart rate sensor.

An embarrassing bug, mocking comments and fear of theft: a Reddit discussion shows why many players still feel uncomfortable gaming in public, despite the boom around the Steam Deck and similar handhelds.

How Dobby is brought to life could play an important role in the success of the Harry Potter series. After all, the house-elf ranks high among many fans’ favorite characters. One question in particular is on Potterheads’ minds: will Dobby be brought to life through animatronics or CGI?

Xgimi has launched the new V10 home theatre projector in China. Described as an “ultra-high brightness” model, it builds on the older T10 (Titan), which has been released in various markets worldwide.

Two new Home Assistant-related Zepp Mini Apps are now available for Amazfit smartwatch users. They arrive alongside a simple drawing tool and a remote control for the Android app Tasker.

The 2026 Casio G-Shock Baby-G x Hysteric Glamour watch is about to launch in Japan. This collaboration model, based on the BGD-10K, has a square-shaped digital display and comes with interchangeable accessories.

Citizen has launched three new quartz chronographs: the AN8230-59M, the AN8234-58E, and the AN8236-52P. These watches have metal casings and straps, with features including a tachymeter bezel and a triple subdial.

OmniOS r151058, only supporting upgrades from r151054 and r151056, is now available with improved IPv6 support, GMAC signing in SMB 3.1.1, ZFS improvements, better hardware support, load-balancing for individual logical units via mpathadm, as well as many other tweaks and fixes.

Samsung’s 2026 foldables have leaked via One UI 9 firmware, revealing the new "Wide" variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 designed to take on Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra with a 200MP camera and a crease-less display.

This new hardware mod uses a 6th generation iPod Nano to power three Sharp Aquos displays in May 2026. By leveraging a legacy 30-pin iPad dock and custom adapters, the tiny device runs a full multi-screen media setup.

The latest stable version of this distro ships with the Steam client installer alongside Lutris Launcher, Gaming, Heroic Launcher, Moonlight GameStream, and more. These components allow the user to run several Epic Games titles, Battle.net games, Xbox Game Pass remote play, and more.

A new leak has outlined key information regarding OpenAI's first smartphone. It is tipped to be powered by a custom version of MediaTek's next-generation chipset, with mass production expected as early as the first half of 2027.

Smartphones without a notch or punch-hole that still offer secure 3D facial recognition - this is exactly what Metalenz Polar ID is designed to make possible, and at an affordable price. The manufacturer is demonstrating the technology publicly for the first time.

Expected to start at around $300, the Feiyu Pocket 4 has surfaced in a hands-on video, showcasing major upgrades over the Pocket 3. With a larger touchscreen and much improved sensor, this gimbal camera is positioned as an affordable rival to the premium DJI Osmo Pocket 4.

In a move that could see Apple diversify its supply chains, Apple is reportedly evaluating Intel and Samsung to manufacture its upcoming processors. So far, TSMC has been the sole producer for Apple's iPhone and MacBook chips. Apple's reliance on TSMC is so big that it is TSMC's second-largest customer, second only to Nvidia.

The Acer Nitro KG241Y P6bip is enjoying a special discount on Amazon. This limited-time deal slashes 32% off the regular price of the 144Hz gaming monitor, making it currently stand at $89.99.

In late April 2026, modder Andy Nguyen released PS5-Linux for PlayStation 5 consoles running firmware 3.xx and 4.xx. With Linux installed, the system can essentially work like a regular PC, which also opens the door to emulation, and that's what another modder just showed off.

Casio is officially launching W-738H watches this May in Japan. The Casio W-738H series consists of two models, namely, the W-738H-1AJF and the W-738H-3AJF. Key features of the latest digital watch include a square digital display, a 10-year battery life, vibration alerts, and 100 m (10 bar) water resistance.

A new Xiaomi tablet has been certified by the FCC, expected to be called the Poco C Pad. The filing points to a global release and also lists two Pantone color options.

Nearly 30 years after Core Design’s planned Nintendo 64 version of Tomb Raider was canceled, a homebrew developer known as Snake has demonstrated a work-in-progress port running on N64 hardware via the Analogue 3D. Built from scratch using the TRX decompilation approach alongside libdragon and Tiny3D, the project reportedly implements most of the full game but still faces major bugs and performance constraints, with no release date or ROM distribution confirmed.

PlayStation has teamed up with the Spanish fashion brand, D.Franklin, for a pair of limited edition glasses based on its new game, Saros. The Saros-themed glasses, which use photochromic technology and also have blue light protection, can be purchased in Europe only.

While Valve hasn’t officially revealed the Steam Machine’s price or release date yet, recent import records suggest that the company may be getting ready for a launch.

Xteink's new compact e-reader ships with Android instead of a custom OS like the earlier models. It also has a new design, a much bigger battery, and can magnetically attach to your smartphone.

An insider believes that low hardware stock will cost Microsoft sales when GTA 6 launches. The absence of Xbox consoles in many countries is not entirely intentional. Targeting higher profits and poor planning for the component shortage could haunt the PS5 rival.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i G10 with the RTX 5080 was one of the fastest and best gaming laptops we reviewed last year. This is still the case and the SKU powered by the GeForce RTX 5090 can easily keep up even with larger 18-inch rivals.

The Reeflex G-Series Ultra Telephoto lens brings 600mm reach to the iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. By adding 310g of professional lanthanum glass, this 3x optical multiplier enables 24x zoom that seems to rival $5,000 Sony mirrorless setups. Here are some sample photos and videos.

Xiaomi has officially released the Robot Vacuum H50 Pro in Australia. Also spotted at a couple of European retailers, this smart home device is described as “ultra-long-range”, and it comes with a multifunction docking station.

The Citizen AT2600-57E, AT2603-59X, and AT2606-51L Eco-Drive chronographs have been launched in Hong Kong. These watches have metal cases and straps, and textured dials in various colors.

Casio’s AE1600HX series is now available in the US at $45.95, with a rugged digital design, 100 m water resistance, and a 10-year battery. The lineup includes black and olive variants with standard features and large, easy-to-read displays.

Three new Casio G-Shock BG-169KB watches have landed in Japan. These round watches have more unusual features, including a day counter and the ability to store contact details. Plus, the digital Baby-G model has a ring of gems for a sparkling design.

Lenovo makes some seriously good-looking laptops, but you wouldn't know it when shopping through their website. Their product shots are so low resolution that it can be difficult to even see what ports are available.

Sony has raised prices on its Certified Refurbished PS5 Slim consoles by $100, pushing the Digital Edition to $499.99 and the disc-drive model to $549.99. With the $399 PS5 Fortnite bundle sold out and new PS5 models already more expensive, sub-$400 options are rapidly disappearing, leaving the older “Fat” refurbished PS5 at $399 as one of the last budget alternatives.

Star Wars Outlaws is an open-world adventure game in which you embody an outlaw in search of freedom. But you’ll have to complete missions and face powerful enemies across various environments inspired by the Star Wars saga.

The Steam Controller release date tested Valve’s storefront, with mixed results. Many gamers were unable to secure the $99 accessory before stocks ran out. The Steam Machine launch could also pose problems for the company, which hadn’t debuted new hardware in several years.

Manufacturers, including Samsung and SK Hynix, are proceeding with early development of DDR6, even though JEDEC has not finalized the standard for it. The next-generation modules are still about two years away.

Fallout creator and veteran CRPG designer Tim Cain criticizes the rise of YouTube and Twitch influencer culture, arguing that many players now “abdicate their own judgment” by letting online personalities dictate what to buy and how to feel about games. In his video “How the Internet Changed Game Design,” Cain says this shift has also pressured developers to design for streamable clips and rigid genre labels, a trend he calls unhealthy for game design.

Renders of the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro have surfaced online, offering the first look at both Leica-tuned camera phones in various color options. The two share a near-identical design but reportedly differ in build.