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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.

Nintendo may be looking to add more functionality to the Switch 2 joy-cons. A new Nintendo Today! promo image depicts a visible C button. The January reveal video hid the label, while Switch 2 leaks speculated over its purpose.

Those looking to upgrade their gaming room with a massive TV should consider the Hisense 65U7N. Currently on sale, the TV supports VRR at up to 144Hz and has a Mini-LED panel with 1500 nits peak brightness.

The first mystery free games of March 2025 have been revealed, and with that, Epic Games Store has confirmed that it will continue this style of giveaway until further notice. At least, the next week's free title is wrapped with a cat-themed wrapper.

Major EA titles are coming to Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service with two Star Wars Jedi games and Dead Space already available. Luna is included with a Prime membership, but there is a paid Luna+ subscription with additional benefits as well.

Infinix has unveiled a new Note 50x 5G smartphone. The new sibling in the Note 50 series comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor, a 120 Hz display, a 50 MP rear camera, and a 5,500 mAh battery, among other features. This new mid-range phone starts at INR 11,499 ($135) in India.

The new Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh has already been involved in a crash that sent it to a scrapyard in Texas mere weeks after launch. The new Model Y cabin escaped unscathed, though, boding well for the safety of its passengers.

The Find X8s is now billed to launch as the smallest, slimmest smartphone to debut with the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor. Now, its latest leak purports to show how its screen will compare against some other prominent devices of its size category, the iPhone 16 Pro and Xiaomi 15 included.

The new Virtual Game Cards will allow digital games to be easily managed and shared between devices akin to physical game cards. The feature will arrive as an update in April and will also be available on the unreleased Switch 2.

Casio has launched the G-Shock Move GMDB300SC-2, GMDB300SC-4, and GMDB300SC-7 watches in the US. These wearables offer step tracking, a stopwatch and a countdown timer. Plus, Bluetooth connectivity allows you to transfer data to your smartphone, with a log viewable in the accompanying app.

The GT 7 is now projected to launch with the biggest battery of its series thus far. Now, the supposedly upcoming device is thought to have a screen with bezels even narrower than those of a new iPhone. The display could also have another advantage over the average premium Android smartphone.

Google has brought a slew of updates to Search, Maps, Lens, and Gemini to make vacation planning easier and simpler. Travelers can also track hotel pricing to find the best deal in their destination of choice.

The Epic Games Store's latest round of game giveaways are now available globally. Worth almost $28, the two free games live up to last week's cat-themed Mystery Game teasers. Cat Quest and Neko Ghost, Jump! will only be available to grab for a short time, though.

Gamers can find major discounts not just on Steam but also in the Epic Games Store. One standout deal is Anno 1800, the popular city-building game, which is currently available at 90% off.

Rumors suggest that the Matter 1.5 release will bring support for two new types of smart home products. According to a leaker on X, at least six companies will offer these Matter-compatible smart gardening products. Matter 1.5 will follow the November 2024 release of Matter 1.4, which added support for heat pumps, water heaters and solar power devices.

Crysis Remastered Trilogy brings visual improvements to the games, including ray-traced lighting, DLSS support, enhanced resolution, and more. All three games are going for a huge discount as part of the Crytek 25th Anniversary Sale.

The latest LG Gram 15 (15Z80T) weighs under 1.3 kg despite being a 15.6-inch laptop. The 15Z80T also brings AMD's new Krackan Point to the Gram 15 platform with Zen 5 and Zen 5C CPU cores plus an RDNA 3.5-based iGPU.

Asus has started selling the ProArt PA32UCDM globally. Based around a 32-inch, 4K and 240 Hz OLED panel, the professional monitor is already available for a healthy discount in the Eurozone.

Abxylute has launched the 7-inch One Pro Android 13 gaming handheld on Kickstarter, featuring enhanced capabilities to handle local and streaming games at 60 fps, drift-free capacitive analog joysticks, richer-sounding box speakers, and 4K output to TVs.

The wait is almost over for Oppo's answer to the latest wave of 'Ultra' branded smartphones. While the Oppo Find X8 Ultra will not officially arrive until early April, it has already hit a popular benchmarking platform with scores that underline its flagship credentials.

Samsung has not shared any information about its upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablets, but pretty much everything has been leaked at this point. The latest leak brings pricing and specifications for both the FE and FE+ models.

Regular leaks have taken some of the mystery out of the April 2nd Switch 2 Nintendo Direct. Now, Best Buy Canada has announced that pre-orders will begin the same day. On a now removed blog post, the retail giant discusses Switch 2 specs and an anticipated launch title.

The Garmin Connect+ subscription has been announced, introducing a paywall for users of the brand’s smartwatches. The company has released a host of new features in the Garmin Connect app, which can only be accessed when you pay a monthly or annual fee. These tools include AI-driven health and activity insights, a performance dashboard and real-time workout data on your smartphone.

New leaks have now provided some more insight into both Qualcomm and MediaTek's plans for their next-gen flagship chipsets, including their architecture and core configuration. Interestingly, too, both companies could be set to launch two flagship SoCs this year.

BYD can roll out its new 1MW charging stations quickly as the world's second-largest battery maker won't always need permits for grid connection, but can rather power them via its energy storage solutions. It is already erecting the 1MW piles in China at Tesla Supercharger network speeds.

Oppo has touted the Pad 4 Pro as the most powerful way to experience the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Allegedly, the Oppo Pad 4 Pro achieves a score that would put it way out in front on AnTuTu's flagship leaderboard. The Oppo Pad 4 Pro should have battery life in abundance too.

MediaTek has already hinted that it will present a new flagship chipset next month during its Dimensity Developer Conference (MDDC 2025). Not only has Oppo confirmed that the chipset is the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, but it has also revealed the first smartphones that will be powered by it.

The MAG 271QP X24 is MSI's latest budget-orientated OLED gaming monitor. Based around a Gen 3 QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display, the MAG 271QP X24 retails for under $700 and is already available to order from a major retailer in the US.

Vivo is leaning heavily on the camera capabilities of the X200 Ultra in another round of teasers. This time, the company has compared its new 35 mm camera flagship against not just the iPhone 16 Pro Max but also Canon's Eos 5 Mark 4 DSLR camera.

Rumors suggest that the Casio MTG-B2000YBD watch could be released in new colorways. The current model, the Casio MTG-B2000YBD-1A, is black with red accents and is made of carbon fiber, metal, and resin. Features of this radio-controlled model include Bluetooth connectivity, Tough Solar charging and Triple G Resistance.

Casio’s full black G-Shock G8900-1 digital watch, featuring world time, 200 m (200 bar) water resistance, a resin case, a stopwatch, and a 3-year battery life, is now discounted by 32% on Amazon, reaching its all-time low price. It features an aluminum bezel and weighs just 69 grams.

The upcoming Oppo Pad 4 Pro will sit at the flagship end of Oppo's tablet lineup but for those who want something more affordable, the Oppo Pad SE will cater to their needs. Ahead of its release, the Oppo Pad SE has appeared on Geekbench and has also received some regional certifications.

Garmin has begun working on a new milestone update for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro. Already available to try on Garmin's Beta Program, v21.04 is the start of what will eventually form a fresh stable update with improvements, new features and bug fixes galore by the looks of things.

Xiaomi has released the Poco F7 Pro globally with hardware that belies its mid-range price tag. While the device starts at £499 and €599 (~$645), Xiaomi is initially offering the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered, 6,000 mAh battery equipped and 120 Hz AMOLED display sporting handset for just £399 and €499 (~$537).

The Redmi K80 Pro is one of the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship phones, but it has stayed exclusive to the Chinese market so far. Xiaomi has now brought the same flagship to the global market as the Poco F7 Ultra.

After teasing the announcement six months ago, SNK has finally made it official. You'll be able to play as Cristiano Ronaldo in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, an upcoming fighting game. Fans online have a mixed reaction to the announcement. Some welcome it as a move to get more eyes on the franchise, while others feel the crossover is random and makes no sense.

EcoFlow has introduced its latest portable power stations: the River 3 Plus and the River 3 Plus Wireless. The company’s new power station has a 286 Wh capacity with EcoFlow’s X-stream fast charging; a full charge takes around 1 hour via AC outlets. With a maximum power output of 600 W, seven output ports, and a compact design, the power station is suitable for home use or a weekend camping trip.

Some AMD Ryzen 9 9955X3D benchmarks have been posted online. They include synthetic workloads like Geekbench, Cinebench 2024 and PCMark 10.

Gamers might have to wait a while before they get a chance to play Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Jason Schreier states the game is expected to launch sometime in 2027.

The 2024 Microsoft Surface Laptop with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip is currently discounted by 31%, dropping it to its lowest price seen on Amazon. The laptop is also equipped with 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD.

Thanks to a TENAA listing, key specifications of the Motorola Razr 60 have become public. The listing not only confirms some already reported details but also clarifies an important detail about its main display.

Mario Kart 9 looks destined to become a Switch 2 launch title. Yet, a former Nintendo marketing lead thinks a more innovative game should take the spotlight. Other gamers argue that the time is right for a new Mario Kart.

The new Tesla Model Y price could drop significantly with the launch of the unbundled Juniper refresh versions. The RWD Model Y facelift is expected to command about 5% higher price than the $43,990 tag of its predecessor before subsidies.

The Samsung QN900F is a brand-new television that's available in three different sizes. It has a very high 8K resolution and could be suitable for gaming and displaying artwork.

A new 4K projector from Valerion is available now and supposedly offers vivid colors, an optical zoom, high refresh rate as well as a rather unusual design. It's a smart projector, which means that external media players aren’t needed.

Verbatim has revealed the new Charge ‘n’ Go Power Bank 27000 mAh, which will shortly launch in Europe. This portable accessory has a design similar to that of a popular Anker product, allowing you to charge three devices simultaneously. Plus, you can view the charging status on the integrated TFT display.

The FusionDock Pro 3 is a new docking solution that relies on Thunderbolt 5. It can be connected to two high-resolution displays and provides a fast wired network connection.

Vivo will market a new Android smartphone series as packing everything needed to take wedding photos, according to a new leak. It is projected to look like its V50 sibling with a ring-flash set into a distinctive camera hump, the star of which will apparently be a 50MP Sony sensor. It might be destined for an imminent launch at a potentially attractive price.

With One UI 7, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Tab S10 and many other devices will receive a major software update as early as April. Samsung has finally announced a specific timeline for the Android 15 rollout.