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Hisense has launched the Vidda Wallpaper TV in China, a slim model that can be mounted flush to the wall. Available in four sizes ranging from 65-inch to 100-inch, the 4K model has a native 165Hz refresh rate, which can be scaled up to 330Hz. Other features include support for Dolby Vision IQ, AMD FreeSync Premium and multiple HDMI 2.1 ports.

The Casio AE-1000W-5AV and AE-1000W-8AV have been listed on the brand’s website, indicating an imminent launch. These watches support multiple world time zones and are designed to resemble an aircraft cockpit instrument. Across multiple displays, users can simultaneously view the time in two countries, with a map indicating their current time zone.

It looks like Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Watch8 Classic and not the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 this summer after all. Sporting an updated design reminisicent of Samsung's only Ultra smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch8 Classic will be joined by the Galaxy Watch8 that bids goodbye to Samsung's classic ciruclar design too.

Vivo has introduced its latest Y300 GT smartphone in China. Vivo’s new mid-range smartphone boasts similar features to the iQoo Z10 Turbo, including a FHD+ 144 Hz display, a 50 MP Sony LYT-600 main camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor, and a large 7,620 mAh battery that supports 90 W fast charging. The device is now on sale in China via Vivo’s online store.

Earlier this week, Intel confirmed that it would be introducing new Arc Pro GPUs later this month during Computex 2025. Ahead of this year's computer expo, a refreshed Dell Pro Max 16 has been spotted with one of Intel's new Arc Pro GPUs.

Bloomberg has leaked the codenames of the in-development Apple M6 and M7 SoCs. The publication has also alleged the existence of an AI server chip with a potentially massive core count, as well as a new SoC for Macs.

The global version of the Xiaomi Poco F7 has appeared online again at another regulatory body. In the process, the device's dimensions have been revealed, as have its large software and its release window.

Casio has quietly unveiled the new EFV-610 Edifice series, featuring four quartz chronographs with fresh colorways, 100m water resistance, 1/10-sec stopwatch, and mid-sized stainless-steel cases.

Lenovo's upcoming Yoga Pad Pro 14.5 tablet could launch with its first-ever self-developed SoC. It is called SS1101, and it packs a 10-core CPU and an Arm Immortalis GPU.

Ever since Intel’s Lunar Lake emerged as an attractive alternative to the Snapdragon X Elite – offering similar battery life without the occasional compatibility issues – Qualcomm has been taking jabs at Intel in several lighthearted ads, going more than slightly overboard in the process.

One of our most reliable sources told us Samsung might use MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 for the Galaxy S25 FE. While the Exynos 2400e remains its first choice, the MediaTek SoC could be used if Samsung Foundry is unable to make enough Exynos chips in time.

New data from New Automotive shows that more UK drivers are embracing electric vehicles. Sales of petrol and diesel cars fell as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) gained 7 percent year-on-year to grab 20.4 percent market share in April 2025.

Suneast has launched the Nano, an ultra-compact USB-C flash drive designed to stay connected to smartphones, tablets and laptops with a low risk of breaking off, offering up to 512 GB of storage with fast transfer speeds.

A selection of Victrola suitcase record players are on sale at Amazon, often at the best prices ever. The portable players support 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm vinyls and have built-in speakers that can also be used as wireless speakers for smartphones.

Farer has introduced its latest Lissom collection with colorful dials and a distinct numeral style. The watch features a small 38 mm stainless steel dial, sapphire crystal, a La Joux-Perret D100 Swiss mechanical movement with 50 hours of power reserve, and 50 m (5 ATM) water resistance. It’s now available for pre-order via Farer’s official website.

Wooting has slyly teased its next Hall-effect gaming keyboard, and it seems as though the company may be working on a 65% layout, this time with split space bars.

Best Buy and Motorola have announced that those who pre-order any of the three Razr 2025 Smartphones will get a free Clicks keyboard accessory. The keyboard case, which costs $139, transforms the phone into a BlackBerry-like device with a physical keyboard.

PlayStation is expanding its lead over the Xbox in console sales. New 2024 U.S data shows that the PS4 and PS5 encouraged 10 million more adopters than on Microsoft's systems. Game Pass titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 only temporarily boosted player counts on Xbox consoles.

The Xiaomi 15T series isn't expected to debut till much later in the year but a new leak has now claimed the sub-premium duo could arrive with a rather significant audio upgrade.

Audio-Technica and Wind and Sea have teamed up to launch the limited-edition Sound Burger x Wind and Sea portable record player, featuring a retro 1980s design, Bluetooth connectivity, and 12-hour battery life.

The Xgimi Z6X Pro Tri-Color Laser Edition projector has been released in China. This 1080p model has an integrated stand and built-in speakers. Other features include wide color gamut coverage, MEMC motion smoothing and an automatic focus tool.

Huawei wants to move away from Windows to some extent, which is why it will ship its laptops and desktop PCs with HarmonyOS 5 in the future. The manufacturer is now finally showing off its new operating system and also explains some technical details.

The Surface Arc Mouse is now available to buy in two new colors. The new colors match those of the newly-released 12-inch Surface Pro 11 and 13-inch Surface Laptop.

Reolink has launched the upgraded E1 Pro 5 MP indoor security camera, featuring AI crying baby detection, infrared night vision, 360-degree tracking, voice control, and motion alerts for enhanced home monitoring.

Anker is preparing to put a new smart display on the market. The Eufy E10 can be integrated into a smart home setup, as it can stream video from smart doorbells and security cameras. It also comes with an integrated battery, which means it can be used independently of the base station.

The Home Assistant 2025.5 release is now available. This latest version of the smart home automation software brings a range of new features and improvements to users. These include the ability to set individual retention policies for each backup location and new styles and tones for voices.

XMG updates the Pro 16 and it is now closer to the gaming flagship Neo 16. The result is a powerful gaming laptop with an Intel-HX CPU, the new RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, 300 Hz IPS display, good maintenance options as well as a base price of 1999 Euros.

Ford has increased the prices of the Mustang Mach-e and two other models it manufactures in Mexico by up to $2,000. This step is a response to the recent tariff hike by the current US federal administration.

Apple’s Eddy Cue says AI is causing a drop in Safari search traffic for the first time in 22 years. Apple plans to add AI search options as a response, threatening Google’s dominance and the iPhone’s traditional role.

Asus is offering a new laptop called the Vivobook S16, which is marketed as a Copilot+ PC. A certain level of durability is being advertised as well, and the notebook is equipped with a fast display.

Fossibot has launched its latest F112 Pro rugged smartphone at MWC 2025 in Barcelona. The company’s new rugged smartphone features a 120 Hz HD+ display, MediaTek's Dimensity 6300 chipset, a 50 MP primary camera, and a large 7,150 mAh battery that supports 18 W wired charging. Alongside the F112 Pro, Fossibot has also showcased its upcoming F107 Pro flagship rugged phone. Update: F112 Pro now orderable through Aliexpress.

The time has finally arrived for some registered Nintendo account holders to purchase a Switch 2. Nintendo has begun sending out invitations to lucky gamers in the United States. Not all qualified buyers have received an email signaling that their Switch 2 pre-order journey will continue.

According to an early report, Vivo intends to offer at least one of its next-generation foldables globally later this year. In the meantime, specifications have been revealed online that point to a few upgrades over the older X Fold3. There is no mention of a Vivo X Fold5 Pro for the time being, though.

A lot more content seems to be in development for Arc Raiders as dataminer shares discoveries from game files. There are mentions of new bosses, a new map, game modes, skills, 1st person mode, and more.

The Epic Games Store has decided to giveaway another paid game this week on its mobile free game service. Departing from its PC equivalent this week in a deal worth about $10 across Android and iOS, Mr Racer: Premium will be free to add to your Epic Games library until May 15 with certain geographical restrictions.

Xiaomi has introduced a new TV set, which can display HDR content but is based on a QLED panel, and not the mini LED or OLED technology. The manufacturer advertises a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.

Vivo will soon launch the S30 series lineup in China. The series will include a compact phone, the S30 Pro Mini, featuring a display size similar to the flagship X200 Pro Mini.

A new leak suggests that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be using an advanced display tech that has not been used before on any current Samsung product. This is said to be the groundwork for Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold.

The Epic Games Store has announced that it will be giving away another two games next week. This time, the storefront has decided to return to its Mystery Game promotion strategy. Rumours are already flying about what Epic Games could be pulling from their vaults in the next few weeks, though.

Galaxy S25 Edge will become the first ultra-slim flagship phone in what seems to be becoming a trend for the smartphone industry. The latest leak around the phone shows three cases and accessories that will be included in the box.

Garmin has revealed plans to place more features behind the paywall it calls Connect+ or Connect Plus. Despite facing public criticism for announcing the service, Garmin's CEO insists that the response from early adopters has been positive enough to expand the service to future' premium offerings', possibly like the rumoured Forerunner 970.

A 98-year-old WWII veteran has decided to see what will happen when a Sherman tank of that era goes over a Tesla Model 3 with somewhat surprising results. The stunt can now serve as a metaphor for Tesla's crashing sales in Europe.

Samsung has finally confirmed when it will be fully unveiling the Galaxy S25 Edge. Not only has the company set the date for the device's arrival, but it has outlined a key camera detail ahead of schedule too.

The GeForce RTX 5060 will be on sale this month, at a starting price of $299. However, despite being a next-generation GPU launching in 2025, the card is only going to have 8 GB of VRAM. In what looks like an attempt to contain negative publicity, tech reviewers have claimed that Nvidia is trying to limit coverage of the GPU at launch.

GTA 6 has been delayed but Rockstar did release a second trailer to counter some of the disappointment. The trailer has a lot of details to unpack, and seemingly a bunch of easter eggs for a variety of fan theories.

The Razr Ultra 2025 is Motorola's most premium clamshell foldable Android smartphone to date, not least because of its top-end, full-fat Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from Qualcomm. It is also the most expensive member of its series now that its pre-orders have begun, which is why it might be best to go direct to the OEM if you want to pre-order it.

Jackery touts its new Solar Generator HomePower 3000 as an off-grid solution that is more powerful, yet also lighter and smaller than its ~3,000 watt-hour (Wh) predecessor. It also upgrades to more up-to-date, potentially longer-lasting LFP batteries and a UPS mode. The HomePower 3000 can use bifacial solar panels and is slated to launch with discounts of up to $1,000.

Retroid has quietly listed a new version of the Pocket Mini on its website. Launching soon for $199, the Pocket Mini V2 addresses recent concerns about the Pocket Mini's display with a larger AMOLED panel taken from the recent Retroid Pocket Classic.

The Basilisk Mobile and Joro attempt to bring a desktop-like experience to mobile gaming. As a compact addition to the Basilisk line, the new Razer gaming mouse sports the same refined ergonomics. The wafer-thin Joro competes with the Apple Magic keyboard while adding gaming performance.

Nintendo saw a dip in sales in FY25 compared to the previous year but it is looking forward to the next one thanks to the Switch 2 and the hype around it. For now, the pricing for the console is holding but it may go up depending on the severity of tariffs.