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Walmart’s online only policy for RTX 50 series GPUs seems to be creating a loophole where lucky customers are able to grab the latest cards at prices lower than MSRP. A couple of such cases have been reported on Reddit.

Apple’s first two foldable devices could arrive next year as progress on their development has been reported by an analyst. The larger 18.8-inch MacBook-iPad hybrid device is said to run macOS, but with a touch interface.

The Casio Shock GM2100TTTR-8A watch has been released in the US. This model celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Japanese band One Ok Rock, with a design inspired by the group. Features of the hybrid watch include an octagonal metal bezel, a semi-transparent strap and a small sword-shaped dial indicator.

Intel has released a new round of graphics drivers that are available to download for free globally. While the drivers support many recent Intel processors, they specifically target Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+ gaming handhelds. Early reports suggest that Intel has delivered on the promise of improving frame pacing at low power modes.

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will include both the game and the upgrade pack and gamers will not need to download anything from the store. These are original Switch games that have been optimized for the new hardware.

With the Switch 2 pre-order delay, US Nintendo fans remain in limbo. Fortunately, a Bloomberg report revealed an abundance of Vietnam-supplied consoles. With a 90-day pause on Trump tariffs, gamers may avoid a Switch 2 price increase.

The Govee Outdoor Spotlights 2 have been released in Europe. These smart lights offer dimmable white and colored lighting for your garden or patio. This new model features various upgrades compared to the original, including a higher brightness level and Matter compatibility.

BenQ is about to launch the W4100i home cinema projector in Europe. This 4K model is said to offer up to 3,200 ANSI lumens brightness and wide color gamut coverage. According to the product listing, it comes with the brand's Android TV dongle, providing access to a range of streaming apps and support for Google Assistant voice commands.

The Oppo Pad 4 Pro has officially launched as the first tablet with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Also packing a huge battery and an ultra-bright display, the Oppo Pad 4 Pro lines up as a seemingly worthy alternative to the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, iPad Pro 13 and other high-end tablets.

Jmgo has released the new N1S Nano projector in some European countries. This is a cheaper, entry-level model, which is compact to make it easier to transport. It has an LED light source, throwing images up to 80 inches wide, with Google TV and built-in speakers.

RedMagic has confirmed that its new gaming smartphone will leverage its custom Red Core R3 chipset. Also packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the RedMagic 10 Air will feature 'composite liquid metal 2.0' cooling too beneath a flat display that contains under-display camera technology.

Oppo has announced the price and specs of its Find X8 Ultra flagship that comes with low-light portrait camera system called Night God. Surprisingly, the new X8 series refresh also includes a compact 6.3-inch Find X8s phone with a huge battery and periscope camera.

The Vivo X200 Ultra already appeared to have an impressive set of rear cameras. Nonetheless, Vivo has now confirmed that the device's 200 MP camera can be expanded with a superior zoom lens that delivers up to 70x hybrid zoom or 8.7x optical zoom.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has now been tested aboard a Qualcomm Reference Design unit. The new chipset trades blows with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that powered last-gen flagships like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 15, even going ahead in several tests.

The XMG Pro 16 is now available for pre-order, and it will start shipping in mid-May. It features up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, a 1600p 300 Hz display with 500 nits peak brightness, and as much as 128 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM for under €2,000.

Future Google Pixel phones may be getting a rear touchpad, allowing users to navigate their phones without relying on the touchscreen. Google has filed a patent for a technology that could introduce a range of interesting gesture-based functionalities.

MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity 9400+ SoC for high-end smartphones. It increases the boost clock on its Cortex-X925 core and comes with improved NPU and Bluetooth performance.

The BenQ W5850 Home Cinema Projector has been announced for the European market. This new 4K model can throw images up to 200 inches (~508 cm) wide with its laser light source. Features include 100% coverage of various color spaces and support for Filmmaker Mode and HDR10+.

The Jmgo N1S SE projector is now available in European countries like the Netherlands and Belgium, and will shortly roll out further. It is billed as a compact 1080p model with an upgraded triple laser light source. Other features include Google TV, built-in speakers and an integrated gimbal stand.

Xiaomi has launched the 212W Hypercharge Power Bank in the UK. This model arrived in China last year and is marketed as having a “geek-chic” transparent design. Features include three outputs, with one USB-C port offering up to 140W power and an integrated display showing your charging speed.

Samsung is gradually increasing broadening the availability of One UI 7 to more countries. A 5 GB download for most devices, the Android 15-based update brings plenty to the table while leaving 'Now Brief' functionality to the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Microsoft has officially announced the date and time for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Set to take place in early June, the presentation will premier both first-party and third-party titles. Following the showcase, Obsidian Entertainment will hold "The Outer Worlds 2 Direct".

Humble Bundle has introduced a new game collection, and it has eight Cyberpunk-themed titles with Steam Deck compatibility, and they are worth $179 combined. This entire bundle, called Neon Lights, can be purchased for a minimum payment of $14.

A 3-pack of OtterBox USB-C to USB-C 100W fast charging cables is now just $12.99 on Woot - down 80% from the original price. Includes 6ft length, 5A support, and a tough aluminum build.

The Epic Games Store has updated its free games offering on PC. This time, the storefront has decided to giveaway an indie beat 'em up called River City Girls worth $29.99 that has been joined by Arcadegeddon and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realm.

Philips has unveiled two new monitors capable of delivering refresh rates of up to 320 Hz at 1080p resolution or 160 Hz at 4K resolution. Furthermore, both models feature Ambiglow technology for a more immersive viewing experience.

Sony has announced the new lineup of games joining the PlayStation Plus game catalog in April 2025. Hogwarts Legacy headlines the latest selection of games, with two new titles, The Blue Prince and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, joining the service on day one at launch.

The Ugreen Nexode 100 W GaN fast charger can now be purchased for its lowest-ever price, thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon. The quad-port fast charger offers a maximum output of 100 W at a time. It features three USB-C and one USB-A port and efficiently charges up to four devices simultaneously.

After speculation that the Framework Laptop 12 may not be available in the US, pre-orders for the 12-inch laptop will open in the US starting on April 10 for $549. Like other regions, shipping won't begin until June.

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

The Xiaomi Type-C 10-in-1 dock has entered its crowdfunding stage in China, with the initial price being CNY 179, which converts to around $25. It is compatible with all major operating systems and is hot-swappable.

Recent leaks reveal that Valve has started stockpiling both pre-made components and tooling to build its upcoming Deckard VR headsets in the US.

The OnePlus 13T will be the first OnePlus phone to launch in a new hue and with a new glass finish. The new pink color, which is one of three colors the phone will be available in, is reported to be a favorite among men and women.

Audio-Technica has unveiled the ATH-AWSW DV wooden headphones in celebration of Star Wars in Japan. The limited-edition headphones are adorned with the image of Darth Vader, and only 10 copies are available worldwide.

Sony has unveiled two speakers with enhanced bass performance for powerful music reproduction - the ULT Field 3 and 5. Both actively monitor the ambient noise to compensate for clearer music playback.

Pangram has released an improved AI writing detector that detects which texts have been generated by AI and which has been written by humans, helping schools maintain the academic integrity of student grades.

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.

Nintendo may have a clever strategy to encourage the adoption of Game-Key Cards. A Switch 2 leak suggests that some titles lack an appropriate cartridge size. Medium-sized Switch 2 games are too large for the smallest media, making Game-Key Cards more economical.

AMD has officially announced new processors with up to 16 performance cores and boost clock speeds of up to 5.4GHz, which makes them suitable for gaming laptops as well as mobile workstations. However, the underlying architecture is anything but new.

Tesla has clarified what has been termed a last-minute EV incentive grab in Canada. In a letter to Transport Canada, the automaker insisted it only submitted a backlog of $43 million rebate claims in the last days of the ZEV program. It also protests the harassment its employees have faced from members of the public.

Asus is launching a new monitor that should be suitable for creative workflows such as photo and video editing, but also for the occasional gaming session thanks to its fast refresh rate.

Ugreen is now offering a new enclosure for SSDs. The brand advertises high speeds via Thunderbolt 5, at least when hooked up to a corresponding PC or laptop.

Moondrop's latest gaming earbuds want to stand out from the crowd with their colorful housing and an unusual dual-driver setup and special optimizations for some games. USB-C is intended to reduce latency and ensure broad compatibility.

Aqara is already a major force in smart home automation. To coordinate more devices, the company added Matter compatibility to additional hubs. Advanced Matter Bridging allows users to trigger routines between a wider variety of smart home devices.

A well-known source has divulged early information about the Epic Games Store's plans for future giveaways throughout the next two weeks. The giveaways are unlikely to be all that the storefront has planned across April, though.

The Realme GT7 appears set to challenge current flagships globally, not just in China. Realme has also teased that the device will complement MediaTek's new Dimensity 9400+ chipset with a 'graphene glass fibre fusion' back panel that offers up to 6x the thermal conductivity of conventional glass for improved thermal performance when gaming.

The R36S Plus is a new retro gaming handheld powered by an Allwinner A133P chipset. Also packing a 3,000 mAh battery, the device features a 720p and 1:1 display like the Anbernic RG Cube and RG CubeXX too but for under $40.

The Switch 2 can play GameCube games, which is why Nintendo is even offering a wireless GameCube controller for its latest handheld. An analysis video from Digital Foundry now provides a first look at how well Nintendo's emulator actually works.

Honor continues to tease the release of the Honor Power on social media. While the company is remaining rather coy about what it has planned for its new product segment, a reliable leaker has provided a few insights into how the Honor Power will shape up when it lands on April 15.

The tariff war continues but it looks like GPUs are protected to some extent, at least for now. The federal order from April 7 listing all affected components excludes HTSUS codes that represent graphics cards.