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May 22, 2025
Keychron B2 Pro Space Gray wireless low-profile keyboard

Keychron B2 Pro is a lightweight low-profile wireless keyboard for Apple users that claims 300 hours battery life, advanced customisation with ZMK firmware

Keychron has officially launched the B2 Pro, an ultra-slim, fully customisable, low-profile wireless keyboard with a 96% layout and highly customisable firmware. The keyboard's layout is designed for Apple users, but comes in at an affordable price point.
Julian van der Merwe, 22 May 2025 22:45
Acer's response to the business laptops of Dell, Lenovo and HP: TravelMate P4. (Image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

TravelMate P4: Underdog Acer's response to Lenovo's ThinkPad and the like in the business market

Acer's share of the business laptop market is not so large, at least compared to the "Big Three" of HP, Dell, and Lenovo. Nevertheless, Acer does have some good models on offer here, such as the Acer TravelMate P4 14.
Benjamin Herzig, 22 May 2025 22:21
Acasis Workstation: Docking solution for the Mac Mini. (Image source: Acasis)

Acasis Workstation packs Mac Mini into stylish case with two SSDs and many ports

The Acasis Mac Mini M4 Workstation is a special docking solution that makes Apple's compact PC system significantly larger, offers many features and allows the mini PC's storage to be expanded.
Silvio Werner, 22 May 2025 22:18
Huawei Watch 5. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Huawei Watch 5: King of health smartwatches

The Huawei Watch 5 impressed in our review with a comprehensive range of features, ranging from a bright LTPO OLED display, eSIM support, NFC payments to comprehensive health management with accurate sensors. The new X-Tap sensor, which enables even more precise measurements, is particularly noteworthy.
Daniel Schmidt, 22 May 2025 22:18
The Shargeek 300. (Image source: Sharge)

Shargeek 300 previewed as world-first up-to-300W DIY RGB power bank

Sharge touts its next accessory as the "ultimate" power bank with an even higher total output than its Shargeek-series predecessor. It is touted as amenable to air travel too, with a capacity of 86.4 watt-hours (Wh) packed into a portable, streamlined aluminum chassis with its own RGB accents and updated Smart Display.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2025 22:00
Tamagotchi Paradise has a dial for zooming through the universe (Image source: Bandai Namco)

Tamagotchi Paradise zooms from space to microscopic cells with digital crown and costs $45

Bandai Namco is re-launching the classic Tamagotchi, but it’s giving the gadget a larger case with a dial that lets gamers zoom from a planet all the way down to a single cell of the Tamagotchi's body.
Hannes Brecher, 22 May 2025 21:59
The Rock 4D is a new single-board computer with PCIe (Image source: Radxa)

Radxa Rock 4D is a new Raspberry Pi competitor with PCIe and NPU

A new Raspberry Pi alternative from Radxa is now available for purchase. The Rock 4D comes with a PCIe slot and can be powered via an Ethernet cable. It also features an HDMI port and can run AI applications thanks to its NPU.
Silvio Werner, 22 May 2025 21:39
The Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV signature design. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi YU7 schools Tesla Model Y at every turn with the largest battery in the category

Xiaomi has announced its first electric SUV, the YU7, and it offers all the bells and whistles of a modern EV fit in a signature design. The Xiaomi YU7 seems crafted to take on the Tesla Model Y directly when it comes to price and specifications.
Daniel Zlatev, 22 May 2025 21:07
Microsoft Edit for 64-bit Windows enables command line users to edit text files with ease. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases Edit: A free command-line text editor for x64 Windows

Microsoft introduces Edit, a free command-line text editor for 64-bit Windows, featuring an easy-to-use menu system with mouse support and the ability to open multiple files at once.
David Chien, 22 May 2025 21:07
A gameplay screenshot from Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance that shows off the typing based gameplay. (Image Source: Steam)

Deal | New Warhammer 40K: Boltgun spin-off lets you slay demons with words, and it's completely free

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance is a spin-off to the Doom-inspired boomer shooter that has you killing demons by typing randomized words and phrases. It's also completely free to play.
Rohith Bhaskar, 22 May 2025 20:48
PowerA Advantage Switch 2 controller (Image source: PowerA)

The PowerA Advantage Nintendo Switch 2 controller with Hall effect sticks is now up for pre-order

After Nintendo raised the price of Switch 2 accessories, PowerA is launching a cheaper wired controller. The PowerA Advantage boasts the Hall effect analog sticks missing from the Switch 2 Pro controller. While the Advantage has a comparable layout, it omits HD Rumble and motion controls.
Adam Corsetti, 22 May 2025 20:44
The Govee Gaming Light Bars Pro (pictured alongside a monitor and keyboard) have been launched. (Image source: Govee)

Govee Gaming Light Bars Pro with Matter now available

The Govee Gaming Light Bars Pro are now available in countries globally. The smart light is sold in pairs, with three types of lighting to deliver an immersive gaming experience. It supports Razer Chroma and is Matter compatible, meaning it can integrate with many smart home systems.
Polly Allcock, 22 May 2025 20:39
The Epic Games Store is now giving away a new game on its Android and iOS giveaway programs. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Deal | Epic Games Store: New free game giveaway now available on Android and iOS but only for a short time

Epic Games has refreshed its mobile gaming service with a new title. Available until next week and inspired by classic Kaijū movies, Gigapocalypse allows you to create a customisable giant monster before battling it out across a series of maps.
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 20:23
The world could face a 40% shortage in lithium supply by 2035. (Image source: Rio Tinto)

Argentina approves one of the biggest lithium mining projects in the country

The country has four active mines with 60 more under development, which could boost production in the country with the largest lithium reserves. Rio Tinto is the company behind the mine.
Daniela Morales Soler, 22 May 2025 20:22
In Epic Landscapes Jigsaw, you can complete puzzles ranging from 12 to 280 pieces. Pictured - A semi-completed puzzle from the game. (Image source: Xbox)

Deal | Free to claim: Relaxing puzzle game worth $5.99 goes 100% off for 9 days

Epic Landscapes Jigsaw is free to claim on Xbox and PC. The game has real-world nature puzzles and no ads or in-app purchases. it supports all Microsoft platforms and runs offline. Offer ends in 9 days.
Anubhav Sharma, 22 May 2025 20:22
The EVO-T1 is said to build on the EVO series' 'floating shape' design. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec EVO-T1: New mini-PC teased with OCuLink eGPU expansion and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor

GMKtec has revealed new details about the EVO-T1, its latest EVO series mini-PC after releasing the EVO-X1 earlier this season. Arriving this summer, the GMKtec EVO-T1 will combine an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor with OCuLink connectivity for hooking up an eGPU. The new mini-PC is packed with other ports too, including seven USB connections.
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 20:20
Epic Games will be giving away its sixth and seventh successive Mystery Games on May 29. (Image source: Epic Games - edited)

Epic Games Store announces new Mystery Game giveaways to end May 2025

The Epic Games Store has revealed its free game giveaway plans to round out May 2025. Returning to its Mystery Game offering for at least another week, the storefront has confirmed that two titles will be discounted to $0.00 apiece from May 29 for a short time.
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 20:15
The SF15 Fold offers two displays (Image source: Minix)

SF15 Fold: Portable dual-screen monitor promises better productivity on the go

The Minix SF15 Fold is a new portable monitor, or two monitors to be more accurate. These should significantly boost productivity, especially for laptop users who have to work away from their regular workplace.
Silvio Werner, 22 May 2025 20:10
The SwitchBot Hub 3 is a new smart home base station (Image source: SwitchBot)

SwitchBot Hub 3: New smart home hub with Matter and infrared blaster launches

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is a new base station that can work with a wide variety of smart home devices and also includes a few sensors. The Hub 3 can even integrate older non-smart devices into smart home networks.
Silvio Werner, 22 May 2025 19:40
Xbox Wireless Controller – The Witcher 3 10th Anniversary Special Edition. (Image Source: Microsoft Xbox)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt special edition Xbox standard and Elite controllers announced

CD Projekt Red is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and to commemorate the occasion, two special edition Xbox controllers have been revealed. The standard controller is available at the Xbox store while the Elite controller is already sold out.
Vineet Washington, 22 May 2025 19:10
The Casio MW-620H-3AV analog watch features a 3-year battery life (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio MW-620H-3AV watch with rugged build gets significant 25% discount on Amazon

Casio’s rugged analog watch, the MW-620H-3AV, is currently on offer at Amazon in the US. Casio is offering a straight 25% off the sports watch, which has a 46.1 mm durable resin case with a metallic-finished bezel, an eye-catching sunray dial, a 3-year battery life, and 100 m (10 bar) water resistance.
Abhinav Fating, 22 May 2025 18:55
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design (pictured) is priced at €3,499. (Image source: Huawei)

Samsung’s tri-fold phone tipped to cost over $3,000 with limited availability

Samsung’s rumored Galaxy G Fold may only launch in China and South Korea in limited quantities. It is said to cost over $3,000, making it the most expensive Samsung phone to date.
Vineet Washington, 22 May 2025 18:35
Xiaomi's latest smartwatch represents a first outing for its Xring T1 chipset. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi refreshes Watch S4 smartwatch with new Xring T1 in-house chipset to celebrate 15th anniversary

The Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition has arrived only a few months after Xiaomi released the regular Watch S4 globally. Available in striking black and green colourways, the Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition represents the first outing for Xiaomi's Xring T1 in-house chipset.
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 18:15
Garmin's new feature updates may have already arrived for some users. (Image source: Garmin - edited)

Garmin announces May 2025 Feature Updates with new Rucking activity and sleep improvements

Garmin has announced that is rolling out May 2025 Feature Updates to numerous smartwatches to end this month. Available across the Fenix 8, Forerunner, Instinct 3, Lily 2 Active and Venu 3 series, the new updates should bring features like rucking activities while also introducing Breathing Variations and Stage Timer for competitive marksmen.
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 18:09
Image showing Facer watch faces on multiple smartwatches. (Image source: Facer)

Facer is returning with thousands of watch faces with Wear OS 6 later this year

Facer boasts a massive catalog of free and paid watch faces for smartwatches and it is making a return with Wear OS 6. The company plans to bring most, if not all, of its catalog to Wear OS 6 compatible smartwatches.
Vineet Washington, 22 May 2025 17:55
The next batch of mystery free games is now live on Epic Games Store. Pictured: edited poster of Deliver At All Costs. (Image source: Epic games Store)

Deal | Epic Games Store unveils 3 new mystery free games worth nearly $80

The second batch of mystery free games on Epic Games Store is now live. This game giveaway is part of the Mega Sale 2025 with a total value of $79.97, and it will expire on May 29 at UTC 15:00.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 May 2025 17:46
We considered the OnePlus 13 somewhat of a 'battery revolution' when we reviewed it last year. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus 15: Huge battery gains revealed for next-gen flagship OnePlus smartphone

A leaker has outlined early details about OnePlus' plans for its next-generation flagship smartphone. Due towards the end of the year, the OnePlus 15 is rumoured to feature upwards of a 20% larger battery than the current OnePlus 13.
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 17:15
Promotional image of GameChat feature coming with the Switch 2. (Image source: Nintendo)

Switch 2 GameChat demands phone number registration

Those who want to use GameChat to interact with their friends while playing on their Switch 2 will need to register their phone numbers with Nintendo. Children under the age of 16 will need approval from their parent or guardian to use this feature.
Vineet Washington, 22 May 2025 17:03
The Honor 400 Pro (pictured) is a cheaper alternative to the Honor Magic7 Pro. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 400 Pro launches with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 200MP triple cameras, and 6 years of updates

The Honor 400 Pro arrives as a more affordable option to the Magic7 Pro. Powered by last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the phone boasts a 200MP sensor, fast wired and wireless charging, and a promise of 6 Android OS upgrades.
Habeeb Onawole, 22 May 2025 17:00
The Honor 400 sold in Europe and the UK has a smaller battery capacity than that of other regions. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 400 debuts with a fresh design, 200MP dual rear cameras, and lots of AI inside

The Honor 400 is one of three new phones announced under Honor's number series. The new phone rocks a revamped design, a sharp and bright display, a plethora of AI features, and longer software support.
Habeeb Onawole, 22 May 2025 17:00
The Pad 7 Ultra vies with the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra as one of the largest Android tablets around. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra officially launches with new Xring O1 SoC and 14-inch OLED display rival Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

The Pad 7 Ultra is Xiaomi's latest attempt at cracking the ultra-high-end tablet market. Sporting a display that rivals the equivalent found in the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra is also the first tablet that features an Xring O1 chipset, which Xiaomi complements with a large battery and 120 W charging.
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 16:37
Epic Games Store Mega Sale 2025 will end on on June 12 at 15:00 UTC. Pictured: an edited screenshot of the store. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Deal | Epic Games Store Mega Sale 2025: Up to 85% off on top-rated titles

Besides offering mystery free games during the Mega Sale 2025 event, Epic Games has also discounted a good number of top-rated titles by up to 85%. This limited-time game sale event will expire on June 12 at 15:00 UTC.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 May 2025 16:31
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security capabilities (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3))

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security features

Earlier this week, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 was released, sporting a Linux 6.12 LTS core, Wayland instead of X11, AI-driven admin tools, enhanced security features, microarchitecture optimizations, and various other changes. A RISC-V Developer Preview is also available.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2025 16:30
Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji banner (Image source: Assassin's Creed Wiki)

Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Claws of Awaji release date and multiplayer mode details leaked

The first Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC could be ready by September 2025. Claws of Awaji will add 10 hours of content to the game, as well as new skills and weapons. Insider Gaming also shared more details about future multiplayer options.
Adam Corsetti, 22 May 2025 16:21
Another new Amazfit smartwatch will follow the recent Balance 2 (pictured) in 2025. (Image source: Amazfit)

New Amazfit smartwatches discussed in Zepp Health Q1 results

Zepp Health has indicated that it will launch at least one more Amazfit smartwatch in 2025. In a recent call linked to the company's Q1 2025 financial results, Zepp Health's CEO and CFO both spoke about upcoming Amazfit releases. One of these appears to be the recently released Balance 2, and another high-end wearable was also mentioned.
Polly Allcock, 22 May 2025 16:15
Nvidia introduced a new "Founders Edition" design for the RTX 5090/5080 this generation. (Image source: Moore's Law Is Dead, Nvidia, edited)

Power-hungry RTX 5080 Super leaks with up to 25% TDP increase over RTX 5080

The GeForce RTX 5080 Super leaks have started popping up, giving us a clear look at the possible specs of the GPU. Moore's Law Is Dead has now revealed the potential power draw of the RTX 5080 Super and the final figure is a big increase over the RTX 5080.
Fawad Murtaza, 22 May 2025 16:08
The Civi 5 Pro runs Android 15 and HyperOS out of the box. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro now official with several upgrades over last year's Civi 4 Pro

Xiaomi has now started offering the Civi 5 Pro in its home market. Equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, the new mid-range smartphone also jumps to a 6,000 mAh battery, which powers a 1.5K AMOLED display and an impressive camera set-up.
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 16:06
Cover art for JoJo's Bizzare Adventure: All-Star Battle R on Steam. (Image Source: Steam)

Deal | Bizzare and underrated fighting game gets an 80% discount on Steam

JoJo's Bizzare Adventure: All-Star Battle R adapts Hirohiko Araki's long-running manga series into a fighting game. It has 50 playable characters from the books and anime series and a variety of gameplay modes.
Rohith Bhaskar, 22 May 2025 15:34
The new Casio W-218H series watches (pictured) will be released in Europe. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio W-218H watches with dark displays coming to Europe

Two new Casio W-218H series watches will shortly be released in various European countries. The W-218H-3BV and W-218H-8BV have a sporty design, and both feature a digital display with a dark background. Tools include a stopwatch and a daily alarm, and the watch is said to run for around seven years.
Polly Allcock, 22 May 2025 15:31
Helldivers 2 Heart of Democracy update is live, and the Illuminate have invaded the Super Earth. (Image Source: Arrowhead Games)

‘Weak invasion,’ say Helldivers 2 players as Waffle House remains open during Illuminate attack

Helldivers 2 fans are hilariously rallying behind Waffle House as the ultimate symbol of resilience as Illuminate invade the Super Earth. A viral fake tweet and a flood of Reddit jokes praise the diner chain’s legendary staff as tougher than any Helldiver.
Nitisha Upadhye, 22 May 2025 15:28
(Image Source: ShortCircuit)

Thermalright plans to enter mini PC market with liquid-cooled AMD Strix Halo systems Computex 2025

All the prototype mini PCs presented at Thermalright's Computex booth feature custom compact liquid coolers, cases with some CNC-ed parts and a frontal display with relevant metrics. The demoed model is equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 APU and pricing is said to be lower or matching offers from existing mini PC makers like Minisforum.
Bogdan Solca, 22 May 2025 15:24
The Casio G-Shock x Hender Scheme DW-5900 collab watch (pictured) comes with an all-beige resin case and translucent white dial paired with a handmade leather strap. (Image source: Hender Scheme via Instagram))

New Casio G-Shock x Hender Scheme designer collab watch is now official

The new Casio G-Shock DW-5900 x Hender Scheme collab launches May 25 via web lottery in Japan, with in-store sales from May 30. The release features a beige resin case and raw leather strap.
Anubhav Sharma, 22 May 2025 15:23
The Fenix 7 Pro has received a new sleep feature with its latest update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major new update to older high-end smartwatches with new sleep feature

Garmin has finally finished up v21.xx beta development for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro. Also rolling out from today globally for the Enduro 2, Epix 2, Tactix 7 and other smartwatches, System Software 21.19 introduces dozens of new features, bug fixes and other improvements, including support for breathing variation insights from the new Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970.
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 15:15
The Xring O1 measures a mere 109 mm². (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Xring O1 officially detailed with 3 million+ scores achieved in AnTuTu

Xiaomi has shared numerous details about its Xring O1 chipset on launch day alongside the arrivals of the Xiaomi 15S Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra. Combining a 10-core CPU and a 16-core GPU, the Xring O1 is also said to run more efficiently than peers like the Snapdrgaon 8 Elite or Apple A18 Pro.
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 15:12
According to a leaker, the follow-up to the Honor Magic 7 series may feature a relatively compact model. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic 8 flagship series rumoured to feature its first mini model and new processor

A well-known leaker suggests that three Honor Magic 8 models may be on the horizon. Unlike the Honor Magic 7 series, this new lineup is expected to offer greater variety in terms of size. The third model, powered by the Dimensity 9500, could be especially appealing to fans of compact phones like the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Xiaomi 15.
Alexander Fagot, 22 May 2025 14:55
The collab will bring in Akuma and her iconic moves. (Image Source: Capcom)

Monster Hunter Wilds x Street Fighter 6 crossover to drop next week

Capcom’s biggest hit, Monster Hunter Wilds, is getting its first major crossover with Street Fighter 6. The free update goes live on May 28 and is set to bring Akuma’s full moveset and a Blanka-Chan Palico, while paid DLC adds Chun-Li and Cammy cosmetics.
Nitisha Upadhye, 22 May 2025 14:47
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord 5 series leak hints at resemblance to Ace 5 Ultra and Racing Edition

The OnePlus Nord 4 was released in July 2024. Now, the company is expected to launch the Nord 5 and Nord 5 CE. A recent leak suggests that the Nord 5 models may share a similar design with the upcoming Ace 5 phones launching in China.
Huzefa Baloch, 22 May 2025 14:47
In a post on X on May 21, publisher Electronic Arts presented details of the planned class system in Battlefield 6 for the first time. (Battlefield Labs)

Battlefield 6: New class system unveiled – fans react critically

On May 21, Electronic Arts revealed initial details about the class system in the upcoming AAA shooter Battlefield 6 on X. The developers aim to blend traditional class-based teamwork with modern loadout flexibility. However, early community feedback has been largely critical.
Marius Müller, 22 May 2025 14:36
The Casio GLX-S5610-2 watch (pictured) has surfing-related features. (Image source: Mynavi News)

Casio GLX-S5610: New brightly colored watches launching soon

Casio is about to launch a new model, the G-Shock G-Lide GLX-S5610. This surfing watch will be available in two bright colorways, each featuring a metal element. Tools include moon data, tide charts and a stopwatch, and the watches support world time.
Polly Allcock, 22 May 2025 14:34
Asus ROG Bulwark DG300 is positioned to be an universal docking station. Pictured: the dock connected to a phone. (Image source: Asus)

Asus intros 7-in-1 ROG Bulwark Dock for gaming handhelds, phones, and PCs

The Asus ROG Bulwark Dock DG300 has made its debut at Computex 2025. This 7-in-1 USB-C docking station is primarily designed for ROG gaming handheld PCs, but it can accommodate other handhelds.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 May 2025 14:09

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