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XMG updates the Pro 16 and it is now closer to the gaming flagship Neo 16. The result is a powerful gaming laptop with an Intel-HX CPU, the new RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, 300 Hz IPS display, good maintenance options as well as a base price of 1999 Euros.

Ford has increased the prices of the Mustang Mach-e and two other models it manufactures in Mexico by up to $2,000. This step is a response to the recent tariff hike by the current US federal administration.

Apple’s Eddy Cue says AI is causing a drop in Safari search traffic for the first time in 22 years. Apple plans to add AI search options as a response, threatening Google’s dominance and the iPhone’s traditional role.

Asus is offering a new laptop called the Vivobook S16, which is marketed as a Copilot+ PC. A certain level of durability is being advertised as well, and the notebook is equipped with a fast display.

Fossibot has launched its latest F112 Pro rugged smartphone at MWC 2025 in Barcelona. The company’s new rugged smartphone features a 120 Hz HD+ display, MediaTek's Dimensity 6300 chipset, a 50 MP primary camera, and a large 7,150 mAh battery that supports 18 W wired charging. Alongside the F112 Pro, Fossibot has also showcased its upcoming F107 Pro flagship rugged phone. Update: F112 Pro now orderable through Aliexpress.

The time has finally arrived for some registered Nintendo account holders to purchase a Switch 2. Nintendo has begun sending out invitations to lucky gamers in the United States. Not all qualified buyers have received an email signaling that their Switch 2 pre-order journey will continue.

According to an early report, Vivo intends to offer at least one of its next-generation foldables globally later this year. In the meantime, specifications have been revealed online that point to a few upgrades over the older X Fold3. There is no mention of a Vivo X Fold5 Pro for the time being, though.

A lot more content seems to be in development for Arc Raiders as dataminer shares discoveries from game files. There are mentions of new bosses, a new map, game modes, skills, 1st person mode, and more.

The Epic Games Store has decided to giveaway another paid game this week on its mobile free game service. Departing from its PC equivalent this week in a deal worth about $10 across Android and iOS, Mr Racer: Premium will be free to add to your Epic Games library until May 15 with certain geographical restrictions.

Xiaomi has introduced a new TV set, which can display HDR content but is based on a QLED panel, and not the mini LED or OLED technology. The manufacturer advertises a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.

Vivo will soon launch the S30 series lineup in China. The series will include a compact phone, the S30 Pro Mini, featuring a display size similar to the flagship X200 Pro Mini.

A new leak suggests that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be using an advanced display tech that has not been used before on any current Samsung product. This is said to be the groundwork for Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold.

The Epic Games Store has announced that it will be giving away another two games next week. This time, the storefront has decided to return to its Mystery Game promotion strategy. Rumours are already flying about what Epic Games could be pulling from their vaults in the next few weeks, though.

Galaxy S25 Edge will become the first ultra-slim flagship phone in what seems to be becoming a trend for the smartphone industry. The latest leak around the phone shows three cases and accessories that will be included in the box.

Garmin has revealed plans to place more features behind the paywall it calls Connect+ or Connect Plus. Despite facing public criticism for announcing the service, Garmin's CEO insists that the response from early adopters has been positive enough to expand the service to future' premium offerings', possibly like the rumoured Forerunner 970.

A 98-year-old WWII veteran has decided to see what will happen when a Sherman tank of that era goes over a Tesla Model 3 with somewhat surprising results. The stunt can now serve as a metaphor for Tesla's crashing sales in Europe.

Samsung has finally confirmed when it will be fully unveiling the Galaxy S25 Edge. Not only has the company set the date for the device's arrival, but it has outlined a key camera detail ahead of schedule too.

The GeForce RTX 5060 will be on sale this month, at a starting price of $299. However, despite being a next-generation GPU launching in 2025, the card is only going to have 8 GB of VRAM. In what looks like an attempt to contain negative publicity, tech reviewers have claimed that Nvidia is trying to limit coverage of the GPU at launch.

GTA 6 has been delayed but Rockstar did release a second trailer to counter some of the disappointment. The trailer has a lot of details to unpack, and seemingly a bunch of easter eggs for a variety of fan theories.

The Razr Ultra 2025 is Motorola's most premium clamshell foldable Android smartphone to date, not least because of its top-end, full-fat Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from Qualcomm. It is also the most expensive member of its series now that its pre-orders have begun, which is why it might be best to go direct to the OEM if you want to pre-order it.

Jackery touts its new Solar Generator HomePower 3000 as an off-grid solution that is more powerful, yet also lighter and smaller than its ~3,000 watt-hour (Wh) predecessor. It also upgrades to more up-to-date, potentially longer-lasting LFP batteries and a UPS mode. The HomePower 3000 can use bifacial solar panels and is slated to launch with discounts of up to $1,000.

Retroid has quietly listed a new version of the Pocket Mini on its website. Launching soon for $199, the Pocket Mini V2 addresses recent concerns about the Pocket Mini's display with a larger AMOLED panel taken from the recent Retroid Pocket Classic.

The Basilisk Mobile and Joro attempt to bring a desktop-like experience to mobile gaming. As a compact addition to the Basilisk line, the new Razer gaming mouse sports the same refined ergonomics. The wafer-thin Joro competes with the Apple Magic keyboard while adding gaming performance.

Nintendo saw a dip in sales in FY25 compared to the previous year but it is looking forward to the next one thanks to the Switch 2 and the hype around it. For now, the pricing for the console is holding but it may go up depending on the severity of tariffs.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 4th generation has been fully unveiled in China. This new gaming tablet is expected to make a global debut as the Legion Tab Gen 4, and in China, it launched with a starting price tag of CNY 3,299, around $457.

MSI has not started selling its first 500 Hz QD-OLED monitor globally yet. Nonetheless, it has now unveiled its second and likely cheaper option, which it will release later this month as the MAG 272QP X50.

OnePlus has confirmed an important aspect of its forthcoming OnePlus 13s smartphone. Based on a new teaser, the company's latest compact flagship will be the first to launch with its new 'Plus Key'.

Game Pass subscribers can once again look forward to two new games today – including a brand-new action adventure game that has already been very well received in Advanced Access. There's also a beat-'em-up platformer, which should be of particular interest to fans of pizza-loving turtle fighters.

A humanoid robot of the Unitree H1 type suddenly went wild in a Chinese test facility. Although no one was injured, the incident sparks concerns about safety and the future of robotics.

8Bitdo’s Ultimate wireless gaming controller has dropped to its second-lowest-ever price on Amazon in the US. The Bluetooth controller features Hall-effect joysticks, motion control, button remapping via a companion app, and adjustable instant triggers. It supports multiple connectivity options and offers up to 22 hours of playtime on a single charge.

The Aurora 16X is Alienware's more expensive alternative to the Aurora 16 that it has also presented today. Available from €1,699 later this month, the Aurora 16X combines a 500 nit and 240 Hz display with a choice of Intel Arrow Lake HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.

The Samsung Neo QLED 85-inch TV is back on sale on Amazon at it's record-low price. The TV was released in 2024 and sits in the upper-middle of Samsung's lineup. The TV boasts Mini LED backlighting, a Neo Quantum 4k AI Gen 2 image processor, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a VA panel.

The Aurora 16 is Alienware's latest attempt at creating a budget gaming laptop. While its €1,099 starting price may entice some gamers, Dell has made various sacrifices that could make the Aurora 16's more expensive models more attractive.

Vivo is gearing up to launch a new mid-range phone with a large 7,620 mAh battery, the Y300 GT. It's set to launch in China on May 9, 2025, and with recent teasers, the company has confirmed the core specs of the smartphone.

Anbernic has revealed new details about the RG34XX SP on its way to being released. Surprisingly, Anbernic has aimed its sights at Miyoo and the Miyoo Flip in its latest teaser video too.

The Epic Games Store has started giving away two new games worth almost $30 on PC. Combining RPG elements, Deadtime Defenders and Touch Type Tale are available to add to your Epic Games library starting today but only for a limited time.

Garmin is pushing an unusual beta update to users of the Fenix 8 and Tactix 8 smartwatches. In a recent forum post, the company announced the testers would be receiving Voice Command Files v1.12, secondary to the recent beta version 15.26 release. This release is said to bring improvements to the on-watch voice assistant, though few details have been provided.

Garmin has released beta version 21.15 for the Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro, Epix 2, Epix 2 Pro, Enduro 2, Quatix 7 and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches. This release brings an improvement for golfers as well as two bug fixes. One of these tackles an issue with GPS connectivity, while the other relates to golf activities.

Unlike Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implants, the new bionic hand technology by BrainCo uses subcutaneous nerve impulses to command the prosthetic limb. The brain-computer interface company recently demonstrated what the product is capable of.

The Samsung QN85F, a 4K Neo QLED TV, has been launched in Europe. Now available to pre-order or purchase in countries like the UK and Italy, this model is available in sizes ranging from 55-inch to 85-inch. Features include 144Hz Motion Xcelerator, support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and an integrated 2.2-channel sound system.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is the latest game to get a DualSense limited edition controller. Available to pre-order later this month, the controller comes in black and is adorned with the logo and motto of Drawbridge, a company from the game.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 4th generation, expected to launch as the Legion Tab Gen 4 outside China, is set to be fully unveiled today, May 8, 2025. Hours before the unveiling, the company shared some benchmark results of the gaming tablet.

Lenovo has upgraded its flagship Legion 9i 18-inch gaming laptop with new hardware from Intel and Nvidia. The high-end machine now also offers an optional 3D screen for professionals.

Walmart has now relisted its upcoming Google TV-certified streaming box. This box, the Onn 4K Plus, sits below last year's Onn 4K Pro as a mid-range model and is priced as such. While it's yet to be released, this listing indicates wide availability could be imminent.

Apart from introducing a single-motor trim of the 2026 Model Y, Tesla is making its most popular vehicle more affordable by offering a cheaper financing rate. The new APR deal is valid for the more expensive Model Y trim.

The company has officially cancelled the Cybertruck range extender. This follows the product's disappearance from the Tesla website. Tesla will offer full refunds to people who made the $2000 deposit to book one.

Right after the launch delay announcement, Rockstar Games dropped Trailer 2 of Grand Theft Auto VI. This new footage shows GTA 6 with enhanced details, and it turns out that the whole thing was captured on a PS5.

The limited-edition Bose x LISA Ultra Open Earbuds will launch on May 10 at the Los Angeles Pop-up Boutique. Twenty-five lucky sweepstakes winners will be able to meet the K-pop star on July 12 to 13 and receive an exclusive Crystal Edition version of the earbuds.

The golden age of cable has long gone, but there is a glimmer of hope for those looking to relive those glory days. Thanks to the FieldStation42 project, users can recreate the look and feel of regularly scheduled programming with a Raspberry Pi, a sizable media collection, and a bit of coding.

The 795S7 is powered by the quick Ryzen 9 7945HX as well as a desktop RTX 4060 graphics card, which turns the Minisforum mini PC into a proper workstation for creatives who are looking for a compact desktop computer.