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Mar 26
Asus' Vivobook S15 comes in the Cool Silver colorway (Image source: Andreas Osthoff / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus Vivobook S15 with 120 Hz 3K OLED display drops below $850 on Amazon

Asus' Vivobook S15 features a stunning 120 Hz 3K OLED panel paired with a Snapdragon X Elite SoC, 16 GB of memory, and a 1 TB solid-state drive. The Copilot+ laptop also has decent connectivity, including a couple of USB4 ports, and a sturdy metal chassis.
Tudor Cibean, 26 Mar 2025 19:42
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 weighs just 893 g (1.97 lbs). (Image source: Microsoft, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 "Big Spring Deal" offers 32% savings to bring 120 Hz OLED tablet below $1,000

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 2-in-1 Windows tablet is currently enjoying a discount of more than $400 on Amazon. The tablet packs a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite SoC alongside 16 GB of memory, 256 GB of storage, and a 13-inch OLED display.
Fawad Murtaza, 26 Mar 2025 19:27
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15 for Business (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft should let Surface Laptop 7 buyers choose between Intel and Qualcomm

Our review of the Surface Laptop with Intel’s Lunar Lake clearly shows that it's the better device overall. Instead of pushing Windows on ARM at the expense of customers, Microsoft should offer both versions and let buyers choose.
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Mar 2025 19:26
Samsung co-CEO Han Jong-hee. (Image source: Free Malaysia Today)

Samsung Electronics announces death of co-CEO

Samsung Electronics has confirmed the death of its co-leader in hospital. Han Jong-Hee oversaw the part of the OEM's business that pertained to its mobile devices and chip-making concerns. His abrupt passing leaves his fellow co-chief executive officer (CEO) Jun Young-hyun solely in charge of the tech giant.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2025 19:23
New details about the Windows 11 25H2 update have been revealed (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 25H2: First details on upcoming update emerge

Microsoft is apparently working on a new Windows 11 update. According to internal documents, the company is focusing on bug fixes and new features. It remains to be seen how big of a role Copilot will play.
Andreas Jakobi, 26 Mar 2025 19:09
The watch will reportedly use a Seiko module. (Image source: Geesgshock on Instagram)

Casio’s first mechanical watch leaks again, revealing key specs, model number, and pricing

Following the initial leak in early March, reliable leaker Geesghock has unleashed fresh details about Casio's first mechanical watch. The watch reportedly carries the model number EFK-100 and is said to use a Seiko NH35 movement.
Kristen Spradlin, 26 Mar 2025 19:02
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are said to get 48-megapixel telephoto cameras. (Image source: Jon Prosser on YouTube)

Update | iPhone 17 could support 8K video recording thanks to telephoto camera upgrade

The iPhone 17 series will support 8K video recording, according to a new leak. It is, however, unclear if all the phones or just the Pro and Pro Max models will be capable of it. Update: The 8K mentioned in the Weibo post was a reference to the price of the phone and not the video recording capability
Vineet Washington, 26 Mar 2025 18:58
The Tern GSD Cargo e-bike offers up to 63 miles (101 km) range on a single charge (Image source: Tern)

Tern unveils the GSD electric cargo bike with an aluminum frame and 63-mile range

Tern has launched its third-generation GSD cargo electric bike in Europe and North America. The cargo e-bike features a Class 1 Bosch Cargo line 85 Nm torque motor, up to 63 miles (101 km) range, and a maximum payload capacity of 463 lbs (210 kg) across a front and rear luggage rack. It comes in four variants, including R14, S10, P00, and P10.
Abhinav Fating, 26 Mar 2025 18:57
Researchers create world's smallest LEDs with perovskite technology, achieving record pixel density (Image source: Zhejiang University)

Nano-scale perovskite LEDs shatter size and efficiency records for next-gen displays

Chinese and British scientists have developed revolutionary nano-scale perovskite LEDs measuring just 90 nanometers across while maintaining 20 percent efficiency at extremely small sizes.
Nathan Ali, 26 Mar 2025 18:56
Some of Sharge's latest accessories. (Image source: Sharge)

Deal | Sharge Spring 2025 sale offers up to $100 off popular charging accessories

Sharge has extended its Spring 2025 sale with deals on new accessories such as its distinctive Retractable 65W power brick and IceMag 2 wireless power bank. The Shargeek 170 power bank with USB-C ports faster than those of a MacBook charger is also at a new lower price during the event.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2025 18:34
InZOI with Denuvo logo banner (Image source: Krafton, Irdeto)

Denuvo removed from InZOI ahead of early access release date after community backlash

Just before the InZOI release date, players learned its Creative Studio contained Denuvo. It's not often a developer provides extensive commentary on the implications of the DRM. The InZOI Producer and Director broke the silence as he announced Denuvo's removal.
Adam Corsetti, 26 Mar 2025 18:30
Sharp has revealed two new soundbars with Dolby Atmos and up to 5.1.4 channels (Image source: Sharp)

Sharp launches new soundbars with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and up to 7.1.4 channels

Sharp is about to launch two soundbars with wireless rear speakers, which can be combined to create a surround system with up to 7.1.4 channels. In addition to Dolby Atmos, they also support DTS:X.
Marcus Schwarten, 26 Mar 2025 18:16
Galaxy S25 Edge colour variants have been shown off for the first time (image source: @r3dash on X)

Galaxy S25 Edge colour variants shown off by new leak

A new leak shows us the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in all of its colours. For now, there are only three options: Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Icy Blue and Titanium Silver.
Anil Ganti, 26 Mar 2025 18:06
TikTok has a quickly approaching deadline in the US but fewer Americans are now opposing the ban. (Image source: TikTok)

New study shows more Americans want TikTok to stay as sale deadline approaches

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has till April 5 to sell the app to an American company. However, a new study shows more Americans are now opposed to the ban as compared to two years ago.
Vineet Washington, 26 Mar 2025 17:42
The Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro, from top to bottom. (Image source: via WinFuture)

Motorola Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro surface in new leaks

New evidence pertaining to the releases of the Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro has surfaced online. Arriving courtesy of an Italian retailer, the listings reveal apparent launch pricing for the pair in 256 GB and 512 GB storage variants.
Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2025 17:25
Vivo has officially confirmed that it will not be using a V4 image signal processor (ISP) inside the X200 Ultra. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X200 Ultra tipped to take on camera flagships with dedicated pre- and post-processing chips for the first time

Vivo has officially commented on some of the secret sauce that traditionally helps its camera flagships stand out from the crowd. While the company has leveraged an in-house ISP previously, it has decided to employ a different approach inside the upcoming Vivo X200 Ultra to complement its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2025 17:20
Oppo's alleged next-gen TWS earbuds. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Oppo Enco Free4 predicted to launch as affordable ANC earbuds with Dynaudio tuning

Oppo is now slated to launch its next wireless earbuds as the Free4 Dynaudio Edition. They are projected to support active noise cancellation, custom profiles and AI Translation features, and are backed to sound as good as other TWS earbuds at double their price.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2025 17:03
According to a reliable leaker, the first-ever image depicting the actual Oppo Find X8 Ultra camera has emerged. (Image source: Ace100xd)

Oppo Find X8 Ultra: First actual photo shows off Hasselblad flagship camera

For the past few hours, a mysterious photo has been circulating on Chinese social media platform Weibo. A well-respected source has now confirmed that this is the first publicly available image of the actual Hasselblad camera.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Mar 2025 16:58
A screenshot of Napster showcasing the interface like it was in 1999. (Image source: r/Xennials on Reddit)

The music-sharing pioneer that started it all sold for $207 million

Napster was the birth of peer-to-peer music-sharing in 1999. It didn't last long, shutting down in 2001, but left a lasting impact on the music industry. The Napster brand has now been acquired by Infinite Reality for $207 million.
Rohith Bhaskar, 26 Mar 2025 16:50
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 will be based on 3nm manufacturing process while Gen 3 will switch to 2nm. (Image source: Qualcomm - edited)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 may use TSMC's 2nm process to match Apple A20

A new rumor suggests that Qualcomm will have two chips based on the 2nm manufacturing process, one of which is believed to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3. These are said to arrive next year.
Vineet Washington, 26 Mar 2025 16:48
Online Multiplayer is coming to the Nintendo DS core in Delta on Monday. (Image source: Delta on Bluesky)

Delta emulator for iOS update to bring DS Online Multiplayer, public beta available

Delta, a popular game console emulator for iOS, will receive an update on Monday, March 31st. This update will bring online multiplayer functionality for the Nintendo DS core to the public release. This feature has been locked behind the Patreon-linked beta version of Delta.
Sam Medley, 26 Mar 2025 16:39
The Find X8s is said to feature relatively slim display bezels. (Image source: Oppo)

Find X8s: Oppo teases first MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ powered smartphone

The Oppo Find X8s will be launching early next month alongside the larger Find X8s and Find X8 Ultra. Tipped to be one of the first MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ powered smartphones, Oppo hints that the Find X8s could be ultra-thin despite containing a 6.3-inch display too.
Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2025 16:25
Google says it's working on an OTA fix for Wear OS 5.1 issues (Image source: Google - edited)

Wear OS 5.1 update brings notification issues and other bugs for some Pixel Watch users

The March 2025 update for the Pixel Watch line brought Wear OS 5.1. While it introduced many improvements, users report that notifications are now displayed with a delay and other issues have appeared. Fortunately, Google is already working on a fix.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Mar 2025 16:24
The Find X8 Ultra is said to contain improved 3x and 6x optical telephoto cameras, among other upgrades from the Find X7 Ultra. (Image source: Oppo)

Find X8 Ultra: Oppo details 3x and 6x optical camera upgrades ahead of time

Oppo is preparing to launch a new flagship to compete against the likes of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Vivo X200 Ultra. While the Find X8 Ultra is not arriving for another two weeks, the company has already outlined what camera upgrades to expect when it comes to telephoto optics.
Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2025 16:16
The MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ has been spotted on Geekbench (image source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ makes Geekbench debut alongside Oppo Find X8s+

A new Geekbench listing sheds light on key specs of the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. It uses the same 1+3+4 CPU layout, with slightly increased clock speeds on the prime core and e-cores.
Anil Ganti, 26 Mar 2025 16:04
The Nothing Phone (3a) will get a special edition designed by fans. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition is coming, and you can submit your ideas now

Following the success of the Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition, Nothing has announced the second iteration of the community edition project. This year's edition will see fans submit their entries for a special edition of the Nothing Phone (3a) which will then be produced and released to the public.
Habeeb Onawole, 26 Mar 2025 16:02
Supreme 5 available in black and "ICE" white color options depending on the configuration (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte announces Aorus Supreme 5 PC with GeForce RTX Blackwell graphics for North America starting at $4000

The pre-built gaming PC is an easy way to get your hands on the often out-of-stock GeForce RTX 5080 or 5090. Unfortunately, the Supreme 5 itself is already backordered at the time of writing.
Allen Ngo, 26 Mar 2025 16:00
Nintendo Direct March 27th banner (Image source: Nintendo of America)

Nintendo announces March 27th Switch Direct but livestream won't focus on Switch 2 games

Nintendo just revealed a Direct livestream for March 27th. However, any Switch 2 release date or launch title news won't happen until the following April 2nd Direct. On Nintendo's YouTube channel, gamers can expect to learn more about unannounced current-gen Switch games.
Adam Corsetti, 26 Mar 2025 15:59
Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh may only include K and KF SKUs, with other SKUs getting BIOS performance profiles. (Image source: Intel)

Rumor: Intel Arrow Lake Refresh will only include K and KF SKUs

Intel Arrow Lake Refresh will only include a select number of SKUs. Only the K and KF variants are supposed to get a refresh, but the other SKUs will supposedly get some BIOS presets for performance profiles.
Vineet Washington, 26 Mar 2025 15:59
Rio Red will be one of four Razr 60 Ultra launch colours. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Razr 60 Ultra: Motorola may be raising the price of its Galaxy Z Flip rival

The Razr 60 Ultra is well on its way to being released this spring. While Motorola has not hinted at the launch of a Razr 50 Ultra or Razr Plus 2024 successor yet, early retailer listings suggest that the Motorola Razr could cost a fair bit more this year than in recent years.
Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2025 15:11
 MementoMori: AFKRPG is currently number 1 in the Steam Charts in the "Trending Free" category. (Image source: Steam)

Steam charts: This free-to-play RPG is currently #1

The top spot in Steam’s “Trending Free” category is currently held by an idle RPG. MementoMori centers on automated battles and follows the story of hunted witches, brought to life with a unique watercolor art style and a high-quality soundtrack.
Marius Müller, 26 Mar 2025 14:33
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ will have a 13.1-inch display. (Image source: Evan Blass)

New Galaxy Tab S10 FE series leak highlights screen size and case thickness

A new leak highlighting the difference in screen size between the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ has surfaced. The leak also reveals the tablets will be quite slimmer than their predecessors.
Habeeb Onawole, 26 Mar 2025 14:33
The Xiaomi Mijia Rich Mine Water Purifier 1200G is now available in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals new smart Rich Mine Water Purifier with touchscreen

The Xiaomi Mijia Rich Mine Water Purifier 1200G has officially launched in China. The smart kitchen device has three settings, allowing you to access purified and mineralised water on demand. Features include an integrated OLED touchscreen on the tap, with usage information and controls also available in an accompanying app.
Polly Allcock, 26 Mar 2025 14:32
inZOI will be released on March 28 and is currently dominating the Steam wish list. (Image source: Steam)

Steam’s most wishlisted game releases in a few days

In just one week, more than 50,000 users have added this game to their wish lists. The title in question is inZOI, a new life simulation set to enter Early Access in a few days and seen by many as a strong contender to The Sims.
Marius Müller, 26 Mar 2025 14:31
The Mavic 4 Pro will arrive with an overhauled camera housing compared to the Mavic 3 Pro, pictured. (Image source: via Jasper Ellens)

DJI Mavic 4 Pro: New launch pricing surfaces concerning Mavic 3 Pro successor

According to a fresh report, the Mavic 4 Pro will be official in under a month. The new high-end drone should not cost any more than the Mavic 3 Pro either, at least in its cheaper variant. DJI will charge an awful lot when purchasing a Mavic 4 Pro and RC Pro 2 controller, though.
Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2025 14:28
The upcoming Amazfit Bip 6 smartwatch is a successor to the Bip 5 (above). (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit Bip 6: Upcoming smartwatch appears in leaked video

A video of the upcoming Amazfit Bip 6 smartwatch has appeared online. Shared on Reddit, the clip shows the unreleased wearable's packaging, indicating that it could be nearing launch. Features of the wearable include an AMOLED display, a wide range of workout modes and support for offline navigation.
Polly Allcock, 26 Mar 2025 14:24
The Philips Hue Calla Large outdoor pedestal light has launched in the US. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue Calla Large outdoor pedestal light now available in the US

Philips Hue is now selling the Calla Large outdoor pedestal light in the US. This is a taller version of an existing bollard smart light, with white and colored lighting. Features include dynamic lighting effects and scheduling via the accompanying app, as well as up to 590 lumens brightness.
Polly Allcock, 26 Mar 2025 14:16
Goat Simulator devs may have some big news coming up (Image Source: Coffee Stain North)

Goat Simulator: 'Goat Direct' announced for April Fools'

Coffee Stain North, the creator of the popular sandbox franchise Goat Simulator will be hosting the first-ever 'Goat Direct' on April Fools'.
Nitisha Upadhye, 26 Mar 2025 13:51
A screenshot from Shadow of the Road that showcases the turn-based combat in the game. (Image Source: Steam)

This X-COM-style feudal Japan RPG is Free to Play for a limited time

Shadow of the Road is an upcoming turn-based tactical RPG set in feudal Japan. It is being developed by Another Angle Games and published by Owlcat Games, best known for its CRPGs like Pathfinder and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.
Rohith Bhaskar, 26 Mar 2025 12:23
The 4680 battery won't stay exclusive to the Cybertruck or Tesla for long. (Image source: Tesla)

4680 battery won't be exclusive to Tesla cars as legacy US automaker orders 10 GWh worth

A manufacturer of gas-powered vehicles will break Tesla's monopoly on electric cars powered by 4680-style batteries in the US to the tune of 10 GWh of annual orders. The cylindrical batteries it will use may also be superior to those that Tesla currently makes.
Daniel Zlatev, 26 Mar 2025 11:47
AMD Sound Wave ARM APU is going to target the entry-level unlike powerful Dragon Range chip pictured here. (Image source: AMD, Notebookcheck, edited)

AMD Sound Wave ARM APU for Windows laptops to bring 6 cores, novel MALL cache, and more

AMD Sound Wave ARM APU is reportedly arriving as Team Red's first Windows ARM chip next year. Specifications of the APU have now leaked, giving us our first look at things like the P-core, E-core, and iGPU configuration of the SoC alongside cache sizes and the memory subsystem.
Fawad Murtaza, 26 Mar 2025 11:06
The OnePlus 13T could launch in late April. Pictured: OnePlus 13T concept render. (Image source: @evolutionoftechET)

New OnePlus 13T leak narrows launch timeline, reiterates the core specs

The OnePlus 13T was previously rumored to launch sometime in April, and now, a reliable tipster has shared that the phone will debut in the latter part of the month. This new report has also reiterated some of the key specs of the compact flagship.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Mar 2025 10:58
Apple's annual developer conference kicks off on June 9. (Image source: Apple, edited)

Apple announces WWDC 2025 dates: The biggest iPhone and Mac updates in years set to be unveiled on June 9

The announcement date for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 is now finally official. The largest operating system updates in several years, which the iPhone and Mac are expected to receive some time this year, will be unveiled on June 9. The announcement can be followed online for free.
Hannes Brecher, 26 Mar 2025 09:49
PowerColor's Red Devil RX 9070 XT Limited Spectral White Edition will be launching on April 8th (Image Source: OC3D TV, YouTube)

PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Spectral White gets an April release date

PowerColor, best known for its GPUs, is launching the limited edition Spectral White Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil graphics card next month.
Nitisha Upadhye, 26 Mar 2025 09:05
The Sony Xperia 1 VI comes with 256 GB and 512 GB storage options with 12 GB memory. (Image source: Sony/various - edited)

Unofficial Sony Xperia 1 VII specs list and rumored pricing reels in hopes for grand redesigns

A very unofficial Sony Xperia 1 VII specs list has been shared online via a growing tech tipster source. While the details cannot be confirmed as an actual Xperia 1 VII leak, they are believable and suggest there won’t be many drastic changes from the predecessor. In fact, a half-hearted attempt at an image leak has even seemingly used the Xperia 1 VI as a prop.
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Mar 2025 04:08
Mar 25
AMD Strix Halo will be arriving on more desktops soon (image source: Framework)

AMD CEO says Strix Halo will arrive on desktops soon

In a recent interview, AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su says AMD plans on bringing Strix Halo to more desktop parts. So far, it is only available in a handful of SKUs from companies like Minisforum and Frameworks.
Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2025 23:42
The Visual-X headset is lightweight and operates wirelessly (Image source: Toall)

Visual-X launches as wireless VR headset with high resolution and unlimited hot-swap runtime

The Visual-X is a new and lightweight VR headset that supports gesture control and can theoretically be used without interruption, which is made possible by a small additional buffer battery. According to the manufacturer, no base stations are required for tracking.
Silvio Werner, 25 Mar 2025 23:39
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller is compatible with Android and Windows. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Deal | 8BitDo's new Ultimate 2 controller gets a 20% discount on Amazon, but there's a caveat

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller has been on store shelves for about a month, and now it has received its first discount. Amazon has knocked 20% off its launch price, but the deal isn't available to everyone.
Habeeb Onawole, 25 Mar 2025 23:20
The Xplorer Grip Kit is compatible with Insta360's Ace Pro and Ace Pro 2 cameras. (Image source: Insta360)

Xplorer Grip Kit: Insta360 Ace Pro and Ace Pro 2 transformed into compact cameras with new accessory

Insta360 has expanded the versatility of its Ace Pro and Ace Pro 2 action cameras. Available to order globally, the Xplorer Grip Kit allows either action camera to be used as a conventional compact camera thanks to improved ergonomics.
Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2025 23:00
Xbox logo in PlayStation Store (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox Gaming)

Xbox exclusives rank high on PlayStation Store pre-orders, as Microsoft's cross-platform strategy pays off

The PlayStation Store looks radically different than it did a year ago. Xbox exclusives are appearing on the pre-order sales charts in increasing numbers. Will gamers ever see Sony's PS5 titles on an Xbox console?
Adam Corsetti, 25 Mar 2025 22:58

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