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Apr 11, 2025
Close up of an OLED panel. (Image source: Interelectronix)

Upgraded Lumicore OLED microdisplay delivers 3000 nits while reducing energy consumption by half

Lumicore has announced a new 0.71-inch FHD OLED microdisplay that cuts power use by 50%, pushing it closer to real-world AR headset integration, thanks to higher efficiency and sharper visuals.
Anubhav Sharma, 11 Apr 2025 11:39
The Oppo Find X8 Ultra starts at $999 on Giztop (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X8 Ultra: Xiaomi 15 Ultra competitor becomes available globally via import

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra has just made its Chinese debut, and the company has yet to share details on when this Xiaomi 15 Ultra competitor will officially land outside China. However, it's already available to import through Giztop.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Apr 2025 11:12
The Tesla Model S. Tesla China stops orders for the Model S and Model X amid tariff war with the US (Image source: Getty/The Atlantic)

Tesla China suspends orders for US-made Model S and Model X amid escalating tariff war

Tesla China has stopped accepting orders for the Model S and Model X. Both models are shipped to China from the US, and China could already be affected by the escalating tariff war between the two economic powerhouses.
David Odejide, 11 Apr 2025 09:25
Yamaha has announced the YH-L500A wireless headphones for cinema and music lovers who enjoy three-dimensional sound. (Image source: Yamaha)

Yamaha unveils YH-L500A wireless home theater headphones

The Yamaha YH-L500A wireless headphones create a three-dimensional soundscape for a deeper sense of immersion when the Sound Field feature is activated during media playback.
David Chien, 11 Apr 2025 06:09
Void/Breaker puts players in an infinite loop as they try to escape a system designed to keep them trapped. (Image source: Steam)

New fast-paced FPS is a sci-fi twist on Control with immaculate surreal visuals - now free-to-play on Steam for a limited time

Void/breaker is a newly announced fast-paced sci-fi roguelite FPS that has just been announced, and it's free to play for the next two weeks ahead of the full-scale launch. Void/breaker features highly destructible environments, deep weapons customisation, and moderate hardware requirements.
Julian van der Merwe, 11 Apr 2025 04:34
The OnePlus Watch 3 is now available to buy after a delay caused by a production error. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Watch 3 is now available to buy but with a ~50% price increase in the US

After a postponement due to a typographical error, the OnePlus Watch 3 is now available to buy. However, while those in Europe and the UK can get it for even less than its launch price along with a free gift, those in the US will have to pay about 50% more.
Habeeb Onawole, 11 Apr 2025 03:51
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is discounted by 32% on Amazon. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 with 120 Hz AMOLED display, IP68 rating approaches Black Friday price in Amazon deal

The very capable Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 has just received a price drop on Amazon, bringing it down close to its previous Black Friday pricing. The 11-inch Android tablet features Samsung's very capable S Pen, a bright, 120 Hz AMOLED display, and enough horsepower to handle just about any work, gaming, or digital art, even in 2025.
Julian van der Merwe, 11 Apr 2025 03:41
The trailer includes a first look at the "Signature Edition" of the game, showcasing physical goodies like stickers and a keychain. (Image Source : 11 bit studios)

11 Bit Studios reveals release date for The Alters

What if the key to survival was hidden in the roads you DIDN'T take? The Alters, a gripping sci-fi survival game from 11 bit studios, explores that question with a deeply personal twist—and now it finally has a release date.
Santiago Nino, 11 Apr 2025 03:18
Samsung's The Frame Pro TV is now available to buy. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's The Frame Pro TV now available with a starting price of $2,199

Samsung has revealed pricing details for The Frame Pro art TV. Available in three sizes, the pro model of The Frame TV has a wireless One Connect Box, a 144Hz refresh rate, AI features, and access to thousands of art works from the Art Store.
Habeeb Onawole, 11 Apr 2025 01:54
Toshiba releases the Aurex AX-RP10 Bluetooth portable record player for vinyl enthusiasts. (Image source: Toshiba)

Toshiba unveils Aurex AX-RP10 portable wireless record player

The Toshiba Aurex AX-RP10 portable wireless record player lets vinyl record enthusiasts to enjoy their music indoors and outdoors with 3.5 mm or Bluetooth headphones and speakers, offering up to 10 hours of playback on its internal battery.
David Chien, 11 Apr 2025 01:46
The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 brings the processor performance of an 18-inch gaming laptop to smaller and lighter 14-inch screen sizes (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 brings Core i9-14900HX performance to much smaller laptops

The leaner AMD CPU is neck-to-neck against Intel in terms of multi-thread performance while offering both a faster integrated GPU and a Co-Pilot ready NPU for 13-inch and 14-inch screen sizes.
Allen Ngo, 11 Apr 2025 01:29
Preordering starts for the Final ZE500 for ASMR wireless earbuds. (Image source: Final)

Final opens preorders for the ZE500 for ASMR wireless earbuds

The Final ZE500 for ASMR wireless earbuds are now available for preorder, with shipments beginning April 18. The earbuds are optimized to reproduce voices and sounds as if the listener's ears were positioned right next to them.
David Chien, 11 Apr 2025 01:08
Razer PC Remote Play launched (Image source: Razer PR)

Razer PC Remote Play launches as a Steam Link streaming rival with a few advantages

Gamers willing to turn their PCs into servers have a new alternative to Steam Link. Razer PC Remote Play streams purchased games on multiple marketplaces to mobile devices. Its benefits include lower latency and improved visuals compared to cloud gaming solutions.
Adam Corsetti, 11 Apr 2025 00:35
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro teaser image. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13T: 6.3-inch compact phone tipped to deliver 120fps gaming with chip-level technology

The OnePlus 13T is expected to launch later this month as a flagship compact phone. Ahead of the debut, a new leak suggests the device may feature the Fengchi gaming kernel for a smoother gaming experience.
Huzefa Baloch, 11 Apr 2025 00:06
Apr 10, 2025
The Casio G-Shock GD100-1B (pictured) comes with an LED backlight. (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Classic Casio G-Shock watch with 7-year battery life hits 38% off on Amazon, still holds up after 14 years

Casio's G-Shock GD100-1B watch is now available on Amazon for just $60.98 - that's a 38% discount off its list price. It's a no-frills, tough digital watch that’s been reliable since 2010 and still gets the job done.
Anubhav Sharma, 10 Apr 2025 23:49
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition is still available with a steep discount (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 with 2.8K OLED and 32GB RAM gets big price cut

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition is Lenovo's latest business flagship and retails for over $2,500 at the company's official online store. However, Lenovo itself is selling the flagship 14-inch laptop for a considerably discounted sale price on eBay.
Enrico Frahn, 10 Apr 2025 23:05
The Cybertruck. Tesla is bringing the truck to the Middle East in 2025 (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla to finally start Cybertruck deliveries outside North America in 2025

Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck will begin deliveries outside North America in 2025. The official X handle for the electric pickup truck posted it was coming to the Middle East this year, with an initial rollout in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.
David Odejide, 10 Apr 2025 22:40
The NucBox K10 mini PC can accommodate up to three SSDs (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec NucBox K10 mini PC with Core i9 and up to 64GB RAM receives launch discount

GMKtec is now selling a new and relatively compact desktop computer in different configurations. The so-called NucBox K10 comes with a pretty fast Intel processor that should be powerful enough for many different applications.
Silvio Werner, 10 Apr 2025 22:31
Epic Games is giving away two paid games this week, one on mobile and one on PC. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store reveals new free game on mobile for a limited time

The Epic Games Store has updated its free mobile game giveaway program with a title from the world of The Walking Dead. Available alongside Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Android and iOS, Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead will be free to add to your Epic Games library until next week.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 22:04
The Nintendo Switch 3 is expected to use a considerably newer node than the 8 nm process that underpins the Switch 2. (Image source: Nintendo - edited)

Nintendo Switch 3 tipped to use GPU manufactured by Intel as Lunar Lake prices cut to challenge AMD

Rumours about the internals or a Nintendo Switch 3 successor have already started appearing online, months before even the Nintendo Switch 2 ships. Apparently, the Nintendo Switch 3 will eventually launch with a graphics chipset that leverages the Intel 18A manufacturing process. While Intel 18A will not enter mass production until later this year, Intel is already cutting the prices of its Lunar Lake chips to gain market share over AMD.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 21:57
Asus ROG Swift PG39WCDM OLED gaming monitor (Image source: Asus)

Deal | This 39-inch Asus OLED monitor tempts gamers at its lowest $750 Amazon sale price

Larger OLED monitors like the $750 Asus ROG Swift PG39WCDM have become affordable. The sprawling 39-inch ultrawide screen caters to gamers with a 240Hz refresh rate. Smaller alternatives struggle to match the immersiveness of this Asus gaming monitor.
Adam Corsetti, 10 Apr 2025 21:34
Second-last Epic Games Store giveaway for April 2025 will be in-game loot for Firestone Online Idle RPG (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store reveals April 2025's penultimate free giveaway worth $100

With the latest refresh of the free games section, Epic Games Store has revealed the second-last giveaway for April 2025. It's not a free game this time. Instead, it's in-game loot for Firestone Online Idle RPG, which is worth $100.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Apr 2025 20:26
Creality celebrates 11 years of visual identity and 3D printing solutions

Creality celebrates 11th anniversary with new visual identity and upgraded 3D printing launches, empowering makers to create impactful designs

Creality's growth from a 3D printer manufacturer to a comprehensive solution provider supporting the maker community was recently showcased at the company's 11th anniversary event. By integrating advanced technologies like IoT connectivity, AI-assisted operations, and precision engineering across its product lines, Creality continues to democratize access to digital fabrication tools.
A‎d, 10 Apr 2025 20:25
The Agon CU34G4Z and Agon 25G4SXU are launching simultaneously. (Image source: AOC - edited)

AOC releases two new fast gaming monitors aimed at Esports players

The Agon 25G4SXU and Agon CU34G4Z are AOC's latest budget gaming monitors. Available later this month for as little as £199 (~$258), the pair deliver up to 310 Hz refresh rates and 1440p resolutions depending on which model you opt for.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 20:03
The upcoming Fujifilm half-frame compact camera has officially been spotted in a leaked image. (Image source: Andrea Pizzini on YouTube)

Fujifilm leak confirms optical viewfinder, affordable price, and minimal UI for new compact camera

The first images of the upcoming Fujifilm half-frame compact camera dash previous leaks of an EVF and reveal new information, including the lens aperture, a minimalist control scheme, and what appear to be dual microphones for video recording.
Julian van der Merwe, 10 Apr 2025 19:41
The Find X8s' display. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X8s: Expertise behind record-breaking screen revealed

The Find X8s is now official as the smartphone with the thinnest display bezels in the world. Oppo has sourced its ground-breaking screen from a company that is also a market leader in automotive screens. Its production lines have apparently been pushed to the limit in order to unleash the new ultra-slim-border mobile device screen.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2025 19:35
Motorola Razr 2025/ Razr 60 series has been confirmed to launch on April 24. (Image source: MotorolaUS on X)

Motorola Razr 2025 series launching April 24

Motorola Razr 2025 is on the way and it will be more powerful, have new colors, and charge faster, according to previous leaks. The company will unveil the device on April 24.
Vineet Washington, 10 Apr 2025 19:32
The Predator X27U X1 is already available at a $100 discount in the US. (Image source: MSI)

Acer launches two new affordable OLED gaming monitors with 240 Hz refresh rates

Acer has unveiled the Predator X27U X1 and Predator X32 X2 as its latest OLED gaming monitors. Based around modern QD-OLED panels, the two gaming monitors offer 240 Hz refresh rates with mid-range price points.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 19:12
The OV50X is official. (Image source: Omnivision)

Omnivision OV50X: The latest 1-inch sensor camera for next-gen flagship smartphones

Omnivision's latest image sensor is of the largest (~1 inch) type that can currently be integrated into a smartphone. The OEM asserts that it can deliver the highest dynamic range, the best auto-focus and the fastest frame-rates in the industry. The OV50X is backed to debut in next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2-powered flagships by the end of 2025.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2025 19:01
The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus will be available in the same colors as the Moto G Stylus 2025. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Edge 60 Stylus product page reveals it's a rebadged Moto G Stylus (2025) in all but name and chipset

Motorola's Edge 60 series is getting a stylus variant, and now that the product page is up, it is clear that the phone which is called the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus is practically identical to the Moto G Stylus 2025. The phone will be launched in India first but there's no news of a wider release yet.
Habeeb Onawole, 10 Apr 2025 18:59
The Xiaomi X Pro QLED TV 2025 Edition features 4k resolution with quantum-dot technology (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils the X Pro QLED TV 2025 Edition with 34 W built-in speakers and Dolby Vision

Xiaomi has announced the X Pro QLED TV 2025 Edition in India. Available in 43, 55, and 65-inch sizes, the smart TV is equipped with a 4K QLED display with a native 60 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Other features include Dolby Vision, 34 W integrated speakers, a quad-core A55 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, and Google Assistant support.
Abhinav Fating, 10 Apr 2025 18:42
The new NUC 15 Pro Cyber mini-PCs is configurable with various processors (Image source: Simply NUC)

NUC 15 Pro Cyber Canyon: Mini-PC with impressive AI performance

Simply NUC has unveiled a new compact PC designed to deliver impressive performance and enable local AI model acceleration. The NUC 15 Pro Cyber Canyon will be available in two sizes and a range of processor configurations.
Silvio Werner, 10 Apr 2025 18:31
The Vivo Watch 5 will be available in several finishes. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo Watch 5: New smartwatch launching this month with up to 22 days of battery life

The Vivo Watch 5 is still about a fortnight away from being officially released. In the meantime, Vivo has confirmed that its new smartwatch will deliver nearly 40% better battery life than the Watch 3 and significantly longer runtimes than rivals like the Xiaomi Watch S3.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 18:21
On October 1, 2024, the first direwolves in over 10,000 years saw the light of day in Texas. (Image source: YouTube / Colossal Biosciences)

Just like Game of Thrones – but real: First dire wolves born in over 10,000 years

Researchers have managed to bring the dire wolf back to life through targeted gene editing. These revived animals are larger, more muscular, and covered in white fur – traits that set them apart from modern wolves. While the achievement is undoubtedly remarkable, it has also sparked significant controversy within the scientific community.
Marius Müller, 10 Apr 2025 18:20
Dishonored 2 is available on Fanatical until April 14 with a 91% discount for around $2.70. (Image source: Fanatical)

“A prime example of gameplay freedom” – acclaimed stealth-action RPG 91% off, now just $2.70

Whether you prefer sneaking past enemies or taking them down, Fanatical's latest offer could be worth a look if you value freedom and flexibility in role-playing games. The highly rated stealth-action RPG Dishonored 2 is currently available for just $2.70, down from $30.
Marius Müller, 10 Apr 2025 18:18
The Watch X2 Mini is 5 ATM water resistant. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Watch X2 Mini: New compact smartwatch released with 1,000 nit display and integrated GPS

The Watch X2 Mini is Oppo's latest crack at creating a compact but stylish smartwatch. Available solely in a 43 mm case size, the Oppo Watch X2 Mini packs a comparatively large 354 mAh battery and a 1,000 nit AMOLED display.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 18:16
A PNY RTX 5080 GPU purchased from Walmart at a marked down price lower than MSRP. (Image source: CPrizzy on Reddit)

Lucky Walmart shoppers getting RTX 50 series GPUs below MSRP

Walmart’s online only policy for RTX 50 series GPUs seems to be creating a loophole where lucky customers are able to grab the latest cards at prices lower than MSRP. A couple of such cases have been reported on Reddit.
Vineet Washington, 10 Apr 2025 17:57
Foldable iPhone is said to feature a 7.8-inch inner display. (Image source: AI-generated using Dall-E)

Apple's 18.8-inch foldable could arrive as early as end of next year

Apple’s first two foldable devices could arrive next year as progress on their development has been reported by an analyst. The larger 18.8-inch MacBook-iPad hybrid device is said to run macOS, but with a touch interface.
Vineet Washington, 10 Apr 2025 17:26
The Casio One OK Rock collaboration watch has been launched in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Casio GM2100TTTR-8A hybrid watch with metal bezel now available in the US

The Casio Shock GM2100TTTR-8A watch has been released in the US. This model celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Japanese band One Ok Rock, with a design inspired by the group. Features of the hybrid watch include an octagonal metal bezel, a semi-transparent strap and a small sword-shaped dial indicator.
Polly Allcock, 10 Apr 2025 17:12
The Polar Tempest Edition should start shipping this summer in the US. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw gets major new performance boost thanks to latest Intel drivers

Intel has released a new round of graphics drivers that are available to download for free globally. While the drivers support many recent Intel processors, they specifically target Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+ gaming handhelds. Early reports suggest that Intel has delivered on the promise of improving frame pacing at low power modes.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 17:04
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is one of the handful of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games announced till now. (Image source: Nintendo)

Report: Physical Switch 2 Edition games will include the game and upgrade pack, no download needed

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will include both the game and the upgrade pack and gamers will not need to download anything from the store. These are original Switch games that have been optimized for the new hardware.
Vineet Washington, 10 Apr 2025 16:54
Vietnam flag above Nintendo Switch 2 console (Image source: Nintendo of America)

Massive number of Nintendo Switch 2 Vietnam imports revealed as US gamers await pre-order news

With the Switch 2 pre-order delay, US Nintendo fans remain in limbo. Fortunately, a Bloomberg report revealed an abundance of Vietnam-supplied consoles. With a 90-day pause on Trump tariffs, gamers may avoid a Switch 2 price increase.
Adam Corsetti, 10 Apr 2025 16:41
The Outdoor Spotlights 2 (Image source: Govee)

Govee Outdoor Spotlights 2: Brighter smart lights now available

The Govee Outdoor Spotlights 2 have been released in Europe. These smart lights offer dimmable white and colored lighting for your garden or patio. This new model features various upgrades compared to the original, including a higher brightness level and Matter compatibility.
Polly Allcock, 10 Apr 2025 16:34
BenQ has unveiled the W4100i home theater projector. (Image source: BenQ)

New BenQ W4100i projector with Android TV coming soon

BenQ is about to launch the W4100i home cinema projector in Europe. This 4K model is said to offer up to 3,200 ANSI lumens brightness and wide color gamut coverage. According to the product listing, it comes with the brand's Android TV dongle, providing access to a range of streaming apps and support for Google Assistant voice commands.
Polly Allcock, 10 Apr 2025 16:34
The Oppo Pad 4 Pro is the first tablet to launch with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Pad 4 Pro launches as suitable gaming tablet thanks to 144 Hz display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

The Oppo Pad 4 Pro has officially launched as the first tablet with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Also packing a huge battery and an ultra-bright display, the Oppo Pad 4 Pro lines up as a seemingly worthy alternative to the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, iPad Pro 13 and other high-end tablets.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 16:11
The Jmgo N1S Nano projector has been released in Europe. (Image source: Jmgo)

New Jmgo N1S Nano cheaper projector launches

Jmgo has released the new N1S Nano projector in some European countries. This is a cheaper, entry-level model, which is compact to make it easier to transport. It has an LED light source, throwing images up to 80 inches wide, with Google TV and built-in speakers.
Polly Allcock, 10 Apr 2025 15:49
The RedMagic 10 Air will follow in the company's tradition of utilising under-display camera technology. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 10 Air: New gaming smartphone launching this month with custom Red Core R3 chipset

RedMagic has confirmed that its new gaming smartphone will leverage its custom Red Core R3 chipset. Also packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the RedMagic 10 Air will feature 'composite liquid metal 2.0' cooling too beneath a flat display that contains under-display camera technology.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 15:36
The new Find X8 Ultra carries a Night God penta camera system. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X8 Ultra and a mini X8s powerhouse land with Night God cameras and big batteries in a slim body

Oppo has announced the price and specs of its Find X8 Ultra flagship that comes with low-light portrait camera system called Night God. Surprisingly, the new X8 series refresh also includes a compact 6.3-inch Find X8s phone with a huge battery and periscope camera.
Daniel Zlatev, 10 Apr 2025 15:29
The Vivo X200 Ultra has a hidden weapon up its sleeve that expands the capabilities of its 200 MP telephoto camera. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X200 Ultra: First official promotional video drops as innovative 8.7x zoom lens also revealed

The Vivo X200 Ultra already appeared to have an impressive set of rear cameras. Nonetheless, Vivo has now confirmed that the device's 200 MP camera can be expanded with a superior zoom lens that delivers up to 70x hybrid zoom or 8.7x optical zoom.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 15:22
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is a capable performer. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 edges past the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in early benchmark tests

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has now been tested aboard a Qualcomm Reference Design unit. The new chipset trades blows with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that powered last-gen flagships like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 15, even going ahead in several tests.
Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2025 15:08

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