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May 20
The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra is expected to sport a 14-inch OLED screen. Pictured: a teaser picture of the tablet. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms Pad 7 Ultra will be powered by in-house Xring O1 SoC

The Xiaomi Xring O1 is about to make its full debut soon. It's the company's most ambitious take on in-house SoC, and through a recent teaser, the company has confirmed that it will be powering the upcoming Pad 7 Ultra.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 May 2025 08:21
Caveblazers is 92% off on Steam until May 22 and costs less than $1. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam: Addictive potion roulette – roguelike platformer 92% off for under $1

If you enjoy chugging mysterious potions without knowing whether you'll breathe fire or drop-dead, this Steam deal might be for you. Caveblazers blends fast-paced platforming with roguelike elements and is currently 92% off until May 22.
Marius Müller, 20 May 2025 06:37
AMD Gogron Point is tipped to arrive as a Strix Point refresh (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen AI 400 Gorgon Point laptop CPUs spotted online

A new leak shows off some upcoming AMD laptop CPUs. They belong to the Ryzen AI 400 family and are expected to launch under the Gorgon Point moniker.
Anil Ganti, 20 May 2025 05:00
Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 14.5 has been spotted on Geekbench (image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 14.5 shows up on Geekbench alongside in-house SS1101 chip

The mystery around the Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 14.5's SoC has finally been solved. A Geekbench listing confirms it uses the company's self-developed SS1101 chip.
Anil Ganti, 20 May 2025 04:03
The official grip case adds handles to the Pocket 5 handheld. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid begins selling a $15 grip case for the Pocket 5

Retroid has expanded the number of official accessories available for the Pocket 5 handheld. The official grip case adds handles for better ergonomics when gaming.
Habeeb Onawole, 20 May 2025 01:54
LG Ultragear 45GX950A-B curved OLED gaming monitor (Image source: LG Electronics)

Deal | The LG 45-inch 5K2K curved OLED gaming monitor is seeing its first Amazon sale price

The LG Ultragear 45GX950A-B is not the typical ultrawide OLED gaming monitor. It produces an extremely sharp and immersive 5K2K resolution image. The Amazon sale price is one of the first discounts on the new 45-inch LG monitor.
Adam Corsetti, 20 May 2025 01:48
Red Dead Redemption 2 (PC) has support for HDR, high frame rates, and ultra-wide monitors. Pictured: A scene from the game, set in nighttime. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Gorgeous open-world game and winner of 175+ Game of the Year awards gets 75% discount for a limited time on Steam

Red Dead Redemption 2 is currently 75% off on Steam, available for $14.99 until June 2, 2025. This matches its all-time lowest price and comes just months after peaking at nearly 100,000 concurrent players.
Anubhav Sharma, 20 May 2025 00:13
May 19
Xbox games might soon become playable on PCs (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox games rumored to become playable on Windows PCs thanks to official emulator

In a recent video, YouTuber eXtas1s has discussed a new x64 emulator that would allow Xbox games to run on Windows. It was also mentioned that the Xbox app might get a big picture mode, similar to the one found on Steam.
Marc Zander, 19 May 2025 23:56
Valheim character talking to a witch tree

Deal | Genre-defining Steam open-world survival craft game with 30,000-strong player base gets solid 50% off in new deal

Valheim, a massively popular open-world survival game, has reached a record-low price, with a Humble Bundle deal cutting the price of the sandbox game by a massive 50%. The survival-craft game still attracts over 30,000 players a day, despite launching almost five years ago.
Julian van der Merwe, 19 May 2025 23:53
Foxconn and Nvidia to build an AI factory supercomputer in Taiwan. Pictured: Nvidia's Endeavor office (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia and Foxconn to build 10,000-GPU AI supercomputer in southern Taiwan

Nvidia and Foxconn will deliver a 10,000-GPU AI supercomputer via Foxconn’s Big Innovation Company, funding a major local research and industry push.
Nathan Ali, 19 May 2025 23:51
The Garmin Forerunner 970 will come with new features for runners. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin shares more details about new running features for Forerunner 970

Three new Garmin running features are on the way with the upcoming Forerunner 970 smartwatch. The company recently shared more details about these metrics, which are designed to help you improve your performance in various ways. However, two of them require you to wear a heart rate monitor when you work out.
Polly Allcock, 19 May 2025 23:41
The OnePlus Ace 5 series will soon grow by another two models. (Image source: OnePlus via Evan Blass)

New OnePlus smartphones revealed by reliable leaker ahead of time

A pair of new OnePlus smartphones have leaked again online thanks to a high-profile leaker. While the company has not publicly commented on their release yet, Evan Blass has already obtained half a dozen promotional images showcasing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition and OnePlus Ace 5 Extreme Edition ahead of schedule.
Alex Alderson, 19 May 2025 23:19
SK Hynix ex-engineer indicted for stealing next-generation HBM packaging processes (Image source: SK Hynix)

Former SK Hynix engineer indicted for stealing advanced HBM tech for Huawei-linked firm

An ex-SK Hynix engineer has been formally indicted for allegedly stealing next-generation high-bandwidth memory packaging processes and attempting to transfer them to Huawei-affiliated HiSilicon.
Nathan Ali, 19 May 2025 23:15
The so-called Anbernic Slide has an unusual design that builds on the PSP Go and Nintendo 3DS. (Image source: via Nittrx)

Anbernic Slide: Unusual gaming handheld rumoured with PSP Go and Nintendo 3DS blending design

Early details about a new Anbernic gaming handheld have popped up online. An adjunct to the Xperia Play lookalike that emerged last week, the so-called Anbernic Slide takes elements of the PSP Go and Nintendo 3DS to deliver a unique-looking layout.
Alex Alderson, 19 May 2025 23:14
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang pushes back on smuggling fears. Pictured: Nvidia's Voyager office (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia CEO dismisses AI chip diversion claims

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed fears of AI chip diversion, noting the new Grace Blackwell racks weigh nearly two tons and ship as integrated units. He said customers and governments closely monitor regulations, even as critics point to a growing gray market and propose geo-tracking.
Nathan Ali, 19 May 2025 23:03
Epic Games appears to have hidden a few details about its third, fourth and fifth Mystery Game giveaways of May 2025 in its latest teaser. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store: Leaker shares free Mystery Game predictions for penultimate giveaways of May 2025

Epic Games will be giving away three games this week as part of its latest Mystery Game promotion. The penultimate giveaways of May 2025, this week's free games have already been subject to a fresh round of decoding by fans and leakers alike.
Alex Alderson, 19 May 2025 22:59
The Civi 5 Pro will further blur the line between Xiaomi's mid-range and flagship smartphone divisions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro: New details officially revealed ahead of schedule

Xiaomi has revealed fresh details about the Civi 5 Pro before its anticipated release. Combining a 6,000 mAh silicon carbon battery and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, the Civi 5 Pro also has a 3,200-nit display with ultra-thin bezels, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 19 May 2025 22:53
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 G10. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's new OLED screens are excellent but the Yoga Slim 7 14's chassis quality leaves much to be desired

Lenovo has made significant improvements to its display technology, and the current 2.8K OLED models with 120 Hz and brightness levels of more than 1,000 nits are very good. The Yoga Slim 7 14 G10 is no exception here, but the creaky case is extremely annoying.
Andreas Osthoff, 19 May 2025 22:46
The Meebook M8 supports stylus input (Image source: Meebook)

M8: New e-book reader comes with Android and stylus support

A new e-reader with a decent range of features has hit the market. The Meebook M8 runs on Android, which allows users to install third-party apps. Supposedly, it also offers long battery life and a user interface that’s easy to use.
Silvio Werner, 19 May 2025 22:43
The new H2D 3D printer comes with laser engraver (Image source: Bambu Lab)

Bambu Lab H2D: New 3D printer doubles as laser cutter and engraver

The Bambu Lab H2D is now available for purchase. Depending on the configuration, it's not just a 3D printer, but a versatile device that can also customize and create prints in various different ways. There are also significant differences in terms of pricing.
Silvio Werner, 19 May 2025 22:21
GTA 6 playing on Switch 2 mockup (Image source: Nintendo of America, Rockstar Games with edits)

Nintendo Switch 2 specs make a GTA 6 release doubtful, according to tech analysis

With improved performance, Switch 2 games include titles with cutting-edge graphics. Unfortunately, smoothly rendering GTA 6 may be too much to ask. Digital Foundry explained the difficulty involved with downscaling the game's visuals.
Adam Corsetti, 19 May 2025 22:18
Asus TUF Gaming A16 now offers Krackan Point and RTX 5060 options

Asus refreshes TUF Gaming A14 AI with AMD Krackan Point and 105 W RTX 5060 Laptop graphics Computex 2025

Asus is introducing a refreshed TUF Gaming A16 AI at Computex 2025. The new TUF Gaming A16 now gets an AMD Krackan Point Ryzen AI 7 350 APU and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop graphics. Other features including the overall build, display, and connectivity remain unchanged from the previous iteration.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 May 2025 21:57
The iQOO Pencil 3 has a near identical design to the Apple Pencil Pro. (Image source: iQOO)

iQOO teases new stylus with 10,000 levels of pressure sensitivity for its new tablets

iQOO's new tablets will launch alongside a new stylus called the iQOO Pencil 3. The new stylus will have support for magnetic wireless charging and have 10,000 levels of pressure sensitivity.
Habeeb Onawole, 19 May 2025 21:46
From left to right (pictured) - the Casio MRG-B2000BG-3AJR, and the MRG-B2000RG-3AJR. (Image source: Great G-Shock World)

Casio MR-G "kurogane-iro" watches spotted with matching prices for strap and bracelet versions

Casio's two new MR-G watches - the rubber-strap MRG-B2000RG-3AJR and the bracelet-equipped MRG-B2000BG-3AJR - have surfaced in Japanese listings at 385,000 yen (~$2,470) each, with a June 2025 release expected.
Anubhav Sharma, 19 May 2025 21:03
Gigabyte puts a GeForce RTX 5090 desktop graphics card into an eGPU enclosure with Thunderbolt 5 (Image source: Gigabyte)

Water-cooled RTX 5090 with Thunderbolt 5: Gigabyte introduces Aorus RTX 5090 AI Box eGPU Computex 2025

Gigabyte has unveiled one of the most powerful eGPUs in the world at Computex. The manufacturer packs a water-cooled Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 into an eGPU enclosure that can be connected to laptops or mini PCs via Thunderbolt 5 in order to ensure the best possible performance.
Hannes Brecher, 19 May 2025 21:03
The Razer Blade 16 is now available with an RTX 5060 GPU (image source: Razer)

Razer Blade 16 now available with additional GPU options

The Razer Blade 16 can now be configured with Nvidia's entry-level RTX 5060 laptop GPU with 8 GB VRAM and a TGP of 115 Watts.
Anil Ganti, 19 May 2025 19:58
The Ayaneo Flip 1S DS promises to be a more premium alternative to the existing Flip DS. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Flip 1S teased as 'complete reimagining' with return of dual display clamshell form factor promised

Ayaneo has shared new details about its Flip 1S gaming handheld. Now confirmed to be receiving a dual display release as the Flip 1S DS, the device should feel more premium than the Flip KB and Flip DS thanks to a change in materials.
Alex Alderson, 19 May 2025 19:22
The Galaxy Z Fold7 appears to combine design elements from both of the Galaxy Z Fold smartphones that Samsung released in 2024. (Image source: Weibo)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 pictured ahead of schedule amid rumours of titanium switch

According to a new rumour, Samsung will be bringing across several thickness-saving innovations from the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition for this year's Galaxy Z Fold7. With a titanium backplate and the removal of a dedicated S Pen digitizer rumoured, the first alleged image of the future Oppo Find N5 rival has now turned up online, too.
Alex Alderson, 19 May 2025 19:17
Nvidia opens NVLink Fusion to the wider silicon ecosystem. Pictured: Nvidia's Endeavor office (Image source: Nvidia)

NVLink Fusion extends low-latency computing fabric to third-party CPUs and accelerators

Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion brings its low-latency, high-bandwidth NVLink computing fabric off-chip as a tiny chiplet. It delivers up to 14x the bandwidth of a PCIe lane while preserving memory-semantic access between devices.
Nathan Ali, 19 May 2025 19:16
Gigabyte arrives at Computex 2025. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte M27UP ICE debuts as 160/320Hz dual-mode monitor

Gigabyte has included a new dual-mode model as one of its latest gaming monitors during its Leading Edge event at Computex 2025. The expo also introduces new WOLED and up-to-500Hz displays. The OEM has equipped them with its latest AI Tactical Features for potentially enhanced responsiveness, image stability and quality.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2025 19:08
As per Dell, the Qualcomm AI-100 Inference card comes with 32 AI cores and 64GB of LPDDR4x memory. Pictured - A Dell laptop with a coding window on the right side of the screen. (Image source: Dell)

Dell’s new Pro Max Plus workstations get serious AI muscle with Qualcomm NPU Computex 2025

Dell’s new Pro Max Plus workstations are powered by a single Qualcomm AI-100 inference card with dual chips providing enterprise-grade AI performance in a mobile form factor for developers.
Anubhav Sharma, 19 May 2025 19:00
The Tank S3 Pro is advertised as a military smartwatch (Image source: Rogbid)

Tank S3 Pro: Rugged military smartwatch with large battery and phone call feature launches

Rogbid has introduced a well-equipped, rugged and hopefully long-lasting smartwatch. The Tank S3 Pro is able to make phone calls and can be used without touching the screen, with some limitations. This wearable also sports an AMOLED display.
Silvio Werner, 19 May 2025 18:57
Europe’s Open Web Index enters pilot phase in June (Image source: Dall-E 3)

European Open Web Index pilot grants access to almost 1 petabyte of crawled data

Next month, the OpenWebSearch.eu consortium opens its federated Open Web Index pilot, granting researchers and developers access to almost one petabyte of European web data.
Nathan Ali, 19 May 2025 18:52
The Razer Blade 14 2025 has finally arrived (image source: Razer)

Razer Blade 14 2025 announced with AMD Ryzen AI 300 series CPU and high-refresh-rate OLED panel Computex 2025

The Razer Blade 14 2025 has finally been shown off at Computex 2025. Like its last-gen counterpart, it features an AMD CPU and an Nvidia GPU, but the RAM is no longer upgradable.
Anil Ganti, 19 May 2025 18:51
The MS-C931 is a compact mini PC with lots of AI performance (Image source: MSI)

MS-C931: This mini PC with 128GB RAM is a decade ahead of Intel and AMD NPUs, thanks to Nvidia

MSI has introduced a new and very powerful mini PC. The EdgeXpert MS-C931 supports Nvidia NVLink and might be an alternative to expensive cloud-based AI solutions with questionable privacy. Besides an Nvidia GPU, this system also features an ARM SoC.
Silvio Werner, 19 May 2025 18:13
A "Neo10 Pro+" render. (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

iQoo Neo10 Pro+ tipped to charge faster than Z10 Turbo Pro

The Neo10 Pro+ is thought to launch as iQoo's next Android smartphone with the brand's fastest 120W charging. It is now also slated to have the brand's latest high-capacity battery. The Neo10 Pro+ is also backed to launch with high-performance specs that include Qualcomm's top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2025 18:02
The Claw A8 BZ2EM arrives about six months after MSI introduced its Intel Lunar Lake-powered gaming handhelds. (Image source: MSI via Gadget Pilipinas - edited)

MSI Claw A8 beats Asus ROG Ally 2 to launch with AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 80 Wh battery Computex 2025

MSI has lifted the lid on a new gaming handheld, albeit not the one that some thought it would be releasing soon. While there had been evidence to suggest that a new 7-inch option was up next, MSI has presented a new 8-inch variant powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU alongside the Polar Tempest Edition of the original Claw 8 AI+ today at Computex 2025 in Taipei.
Alex Alderson, 19 May 2025 17:49
Tomb Raider Lara Croft 2024 redesign (Image source: official Tomb Raider X account)

Job posting suggests new Tomb Raider game is in later stages of development

Even with recent remasters available, Lara Croft fans are anxious for a new Tomb Raider game. Crystal Dynamics may be searching for a strike team to work on a title revealed in 2022. These specialists commonly become involved after the bulk of game development is complete.
Adam Corsetti, 19 May 2025 17:44
(Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's next big AI bet: Cloud-connected humanoid robots Computex 2025

Nvidia is envisioning a world where everything that moves would be robotic at some point in the future. The first steps towards this include Nvidia's foundational cloud-to-robot computing platforms for physical AI such as the Isaac Gr00t that facilitates robot training with specialized reasoning / behavior / motor skill models.
Bogdan Solca, 19 May 2025 17:41
The Vivo S30 Mini(?). (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Vivo S30 Pro Mini design and display specs emerge in new leak

The up-to-date compact Android smartphone form factor is coming to the sub-flagship tier in the form of the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, according to the latest leaks. The device looks somewhat like the OnePlus 13s in its new alleged renders. Its display is also now projected to have some premium specs, while others fall behind somewhat.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2025 17:18
The new Casio G-Lide GBX-100S-2A watch (pictured) is coming to Europe soon. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio G-Shock GBX-100S skeleton watches launching in Europe soon

The Casio G-Shock G-Lide GBX-100S-1 and GBX-100S-2 watches are confirmed for release in Europe. These skeleton surfing wearables are already available in Japan. They offer Bluetooth connectivity for location-based surfing-related data and can also track running activities with Strava compatibility.
Polly Allcock, 19 May 2025 17:17
Casio has revealed the price of the LF-30W series watches (above) for the EU. (Image source: Casio)

Casio LF-30W new analog-style watch confirmed for more countries

Casio has confirmed that the LF-30W-1A watch will shortly be available in various European countries. This analog-style model had already been spotted at the brand’s online store in the UK, where three other colorways are also shown. Features include support for multiple world time zones, a small map and a daily alarm.
Polly Allcock, 19 May 2025 17:11
Filmmaker Mode is available on TCL TVs like the QM7K (pictured). (Image source: TCL)

TCL confirms new TVs get Filmmaker Mode as reports hint at wider rollout

TCL recently officially confirmed which of its 2025 MiniLED LCD TVs come with Filmmaker Mode. The feature had already been reported in several US releases and has also been spotted in updates for older TVs. The Filmmaker Mode setting can be automatically triggered, ensuring the content is displayed as the creator intended.
Polly Allcock, 19 May 2025 17:05
The new OnePlus 100 W GaN charger costs around $28 in China. Pictured: the brick and the included cable. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus launches new compact charger with 100 W fast charging support

There is a new GaN charger in the accessory lineup of OnePlus. It has support for 100 W fast charging, comes bundled with a magnetic cable, and features a travel-friendly design.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 May 2025 16:50
The Powkiddy V90S is the latest in a bumper line of recent clamshell gaming handheld releases. (Image source: Powkiddy - edited)

Powkiddy V90S: Pre-orders open at under $40 for new budget retro gaming handheld

A new challenger has entered the clamshell gaming handheld space. Arriving barely any time after the launch of the Anbernic RG34XX SP, the Powkiddy V90S undercuts its peers on price while still delivering comparable performance and features.
Alex Alderson, 19 May 2025 16:49
The Heston 120 is Marshall's first-ever soundbar

Marshall's first-ever soundbar thinks outside the black plastic box

Marshall sees plenty of potential to bring its design and sound philosophy to the competitive soundbar market, filled with long, plastic boxes. The iconic British brand, now part of a Swedish company, is set to launch its first-ever soundbar: the Heston 120. We expect to receive a review unit soon.
Christian Hintze, 19 May 2025 16:18
The Govee Gaming Pixel Light is now available for purchase. (Image source: Govee)

Govee Gaming Pixel Light launches in two sizes with early bird discount of 30%

Colorful pixel art for gaming, smart homes and more. The Govee Gaming Pixel Light, unveiled at CES 2025, is now available in two different sizes. A 30% discount is available for three days after launch.
Marcus Schwarten, 19 May 2025 15:47
In Bioprototype, players have to build their own flesh monstrosities using over 80 unique organs, mixing them across 24 characters and skill trees. Pictured - The Steam logo against a blurred out snapshot from the game. (Image source: Steam - Edited)

Deal | Free to claim: Action-roguelike game is back on Steam and free to keep for 60 days

Bioprototype is back on Steam after a publisher ban, and it's now free until July 20. The devs explain everything, offer another 20% off the Bio-Series bundle, and address the confusion pretty aptly.
Anubhav Sharma, 19 May 2025 15:32
Acer is now competing directly with the Samsung Galaxy Ring and the Oura Smart Ring. (Image source: Acer)

Acer unveils FreeSense Smart Ring as a direct competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Ring Computex 2025

The Oura Gen 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring are facing new competition, as Acer is now entering the smart ring market with FreeSense. The ring is designed to provide wellness recommendations without a subscription and offers numerous sensors in a lightweight titanium casing.
Hannes Brecher, 19 May 2025 15:31
The Asus Prime RTX 5060 8 GB OC is among the many AIB RTX 5060 models that will be on sale. (Image source: Asus, GameStar, edited)

RTX 5060 woes: Hardware Unboxed slams Nvidia for controlling early coverage

Hardware Unboxed, one of the biggest and most trusted reviewers, have warned gamers against buying the RTX 5060 at launch. The harsh criticism stems from Nvidia's attempt at controlling the narrative surrounding the RTX 5060 previews.
Fawad Murtaza, 19 May 2025 15:15

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