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The Anker Soundcore AeroClip are now on Amazon US. These wireless earbuds sport relatively large drivers and in a rather unusual design, but their open design means they don't feature active noise cancellation (ANC).

After nearly twenty years of maintaining a public-facing development process through the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Google has decided to move all Android development to its internal branches, effectively making the process private. The Mountain View giant asserts that this does not mean the OS will become closed-source as a result.

The problematic Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is forcing gamers to rely on the Amazon return policy. Despite its high cost, the esports controller suffers from malfunctioning buttons and stick drift.

Ahead of Star Wars Day, Audio-Technica has announced new variants of the ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds unveiled at CES 2025. The special edition earbuds are based on iconic characters from the Galaxy Far, Far Away including Darth Vader, Grogu, R2-D2, and The Mandalorian.

iQoo has just revealed that its upcoming Android smartphone for the Indian market will have the same SoC as the Nothing Phone 3(a). Furthermore, the brand has hinted that the Z10 will be the cheaper of the two on its launch, despite its class-leading new battery. The leak also suggests that the newer handset will charge faster, too.

According to recent reports, OnePlus intends to release its next compact flagship as soon as next month with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. In lieu of an official announcement, various sources have got their hands on what is claimed to be the first picture of what will eventually be known as the OnePlus 13T.

Google has finally revealed which countries are in line to receive the Pixel 9a next month. Confined to 31 countries globally, the Pixel 9a will not launch simultaneously across these markets, either.

Oppo has just released some really impressive night and portrait shots to demonstrate the performance of the ultimate Hasselblad-powered smartphone camera. At the same time, new teasers are putting the camera’s 1-inch sensor in the limelight. We now also have the first official look at the packaging for the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, X8s and X8s+.

Helldivers 2 players are enraged now that a minimum spec requirement is locking them out of the game. Following a recent update, players with older CPUs are unable to play as their systems can’t run AVX2 instructions. Update: A few minor clarifications.

Q4OS, often praised as a faster solution for old computers than Puppy or Bodhi Linux, is back with a new update. Labeled 5.8, this refresh is based on Debian Bookworm 12.10 and the 6.1.0-32 kernel. In addition to the Debian-specific changes, Q4OS 5.8 also comes with several translations for Calamares, improved Flatpak app handling, and more.

The Neo 3 GT packs a 6.8-inch AMOLED display, a 6,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W wired charging and a large vapour chamber cooling system. Nubia also includes gaming-friendly features like pass-through charging and dedicated shoulder buttons, all for just ~$227.

HiNa, one of the sodium-ion battery chemistry pioneers, released its newest EV product dubbed the Haixing cell at a press event held on March 28. The sodium-ion batteries in the series are available in four different versions, with energy density closing in on LFP cells.

The launch of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is approaching. Now, a reliable leaker has described how much launch accessories for the Mavic 3 Pro will cost, including DJI Care Refresh plans.

Apple is expected to release its first foldable next year. Based on a new report, the so-called iPhone Fold will deliver an iPad Pro-like experience when unfolded thanks to an 'almost' 4:3 aspect ratio.

Xiaomi's second-gen Mix Flip is projected to have numerous upgrades over its predecessor. Now, the clamshell foldable smartphone is also said to support the ultra-wideband (UWB) technology found in devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and iPhone 16 Pro Max. It might give the device better control over the user's smart-home products and even their cars.

WhatsApp Status is going to get a lot more musical with the new capability announced by the company. Users will now be able to add music clips from a huge library to their Status updates.

Steam users can once again enjoy a free game this weekend. This time, it's Deadside – a realistic yet accessible PvPvE shooter with survival elements.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to bring some significant camera upgrades compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it is unclear exactly what these upgrades will be. The phone is said to carry either three or four cameras, including a 200 MP primary and a 50 MP ultrawide.

With this game discount, gamers can decide for themselves whether they’d rather buy on Steam or in the Epic Games Store. With 90% off, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI might be worth a look even for those who aren’t hardcore strategy fans.

Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cards continue to sell at astronomical prices. One German seller is offering a Zotac RTX 5090 Solid OC with missing ROPs at full price. Nvidia claims to have corrected production flaws, but some defective GPUs are lingering on marketplaces.

The Neo 3 is the latest affordable gaming smartphone that ZTE has released under its Nubia sub-brand. Available for ~$150 with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the Nubia Neo 3 also packs a 50 MP primary camera and a huge 6,000 mAh battery.

Amazfit has released firmware 2.5.7.1, which is rolling out the users of the Cheetah Pro smartwatch. According to the changelog, there are three new workout modes and improvements for Padel and Track Running. On top of this, the accuracy of sleep tracking has been optimized.

Ayaneo has now fully revealed the Pocket Ace gaming handheld. Launching later this year, the Ayaneo Pocket Ace is like a supercharged Retroid Pocket 2S thanks to a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, a high-resolution display and other advanced features.

The Baseus USB-C Cable with 90° Elbow has been launched in a new longer length in the US and several European countries. Like the original version, it is designed for mobile gaming or e-sports. Its features are identical to those of its predecessor, including 100W charging and a trickle charging mode.

Vivo has now brought its Y39 5G entry-level smartphone to India. The affordable smartphone features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, a 120 Hz HD+ display, a 50 MP primary camera, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a large 6,500 mAh battery that supports 44 W fast charging. It comes in ocean blue and lotus purple color options.

The adaptive headlights of the 2026 Model Y Juniper refresh have been demonstrated on a highway and a two-lane road in the US. The new Model Y comes with adaptive high beams from the factory, and Tesla says that it will unlock the feature for legacy models as well.

The Vivo X200 Ultra has been officially confirmed to feature a dedicated side shutter button. However, a Vivo product manager has said that the button will have some notable differences from the camera control on the iPhone 16 lineup, as highlighted in a comparison photo.

A new leak from Moore's Laws is Dead reveals new information about AMD's next-gen desktop CPUs. The 12-core Zen 6 CCD will supposedly be manufactured on TSMC's N2X node, resulting in boost clocks of up to 6.0 GHz.

The Realme 14 5G is a new mid-range handset aimed at gamers. It comes equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, a 6,000 mAh battery, as well as a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS.

Not long after the arrival of version 7.2, Vivaldi for desktop received an update that's labeled 7.3.3635.2 and integrates Proton VPN. Thanks to this free piece of code that comes from Switzerland, users can enjoy better privacy protection and security without having to download any additional components.

Garmin has announced Public Beta Version 23.09, which will soon reach users of the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches. This update brings several improvements to the wearables, as well as a range of bug fixes.

Ubisoft is spinning off a new subsidiary with a 25% stake from Tencent to accelerate development of its three major franchises viz. Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. CEO Yves Guillemot said that this strategic move will help in better quality titles while helping the company consolidate its debt.

Previously available only with Intel processors, the latest Dell prosumer laptops now have AMD versions for those who want to save a little money at checkout or for those who want HX-level performance.

Prices start between $1000 and $1200 which are actually quite reasonable for upper midrange multimedia laptops sporting Intel Lunar Lake processors and at least 16 GB of RAM.

Laptop makers or retailers frequently tweak these two specifications to reach lower and more attractive prices that graphics editors and gamers may want to be wary of.

Switch 2 backwards compatibility may become more complicated than expected. While original Switch games should boot on the new console, Nintendo referenced Switch 2 Edition titles. These games might take full advantage of upgraded Switch 2 specs but could incur added costs.

The Dolphin emulator hit a major milestone this week: every game that could run on the original Wii can now boot in Dolphin. Keep in mind that this does not mean every title runs perfectly, but it does mean that every game can boot.

The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED, Fenix 8 Solar, Fenix E and Enduro 3 smartwatches are now receiving beta version 15.16. This is a particularly large release, with the change log noting 66 new features, improvements and bug fixes. Plus, Garmin removes two things as part of this update.

Lucid has issued a recall for 4,294 floor mats due to accidental acceleration. The safety notice comes after 13 reports of the mats shifting in the driver’s side footwell and potentially trapping the acceleration pedal while the car is in operation. There have been no reports of accidents.

Bitcoin mining consumes an incredible amount of electricity. That's why researchers have recently found a way to significantly minimize power consumption by using a quantum computer.

The Xiaomi Smart Standing Air Circulation Fan, a 2-in-1 device, has appeared on the brand’s global website. It is said to refresh a room in two minutes, with a couple of wind modes and stepless speed controls. Plus, this smart home product can be controlled via the Xiaomi Home app and also supports Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

SanDisk has introduced a new and robust external storage solution. The Extreme Portable for PlayStation 5 and PC also sports a special design, an IP certification and is supposed to survive drops from certain heights.

The Epic Games Store has only just updated its free game deal on PC. Nonetheless, the popular storefront has now refreshed its mobile program with a similar deal for Evoland 2 and Out There - Omega Edition worth almost $30.

Bigme has unveiled another maverick in the Android tablet space. Sporting an E Ink colour display with pen support, the Bigme B7 also has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage at its disposal. Unusually for an E ink device, the Bigme B7 contains an LTE modem for use with popular Android apps too.

French Hi-Fi expert Focal is revamping its flagship Bluetooth headphones, the Bathys MG, by treating them to new magnesium drivers, improved active noise cancellation and a USB DAC mode.

The Crivit Classic e-bike, or Basic Urban electric bicycle, is now available at Lidl’s online stores in several European countries. This cheaper model has a rear motor with three assistance modes and a boost tool. Other features include a suspension fork and Kenda tires, as well as accessories like lights and a luggage rack.

Two years after launching the Backbone One PlayStation Edition (USB-C version), Backbone has announced an Xbox edition. The new mobile controller has a familiar translucent green color but costs a little bit more than the PlayStation edition.

Zero Zero Robotics asserts that its upcoming V-Copter Falcon Mini will be the most unique drone on the market soon thanks to its unusual v-shaped dual-rotor design. It is also backed to be the most agile gadget of its kind at just under 250 grams (~55lb), and might even be able to do tricks such as flying backward.

A recently released performance-increasing update for Google Pixel smartphones has been put to the test and the results are hit-or-miss. However, the update improves thermal throttling, which is one of the biggest issues with the Pixel 9 phones.

Dangbei has announced a Spring Sale with new discounts on its FHD and 4K projectors, some of which are bundled with necessary or convenient accessories. They include the compact, flexible N2, the portable Freedo, the super-slim Atom and the flagship DBOX02. The projectors on sale are "officially licensed" to stream content from Netflix out of the box.