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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.

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.

The XMG Pro 16 is now available for pre-order, and it will start shipping in mid-May. It features up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, a 1600p 300 Hz display with 500 nits peak brightness, and as much as 128 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM for under €2,000.

Future Google Pixel phones may be getting a rear touchpad, allowing users to navigate their phones without relying on the touchscreen. Google has filed a patent for a technology that could introduce a range of interesting gesture-based functionalities.

MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity 9400+ SoC for high-end smartphones. It increases the boost clock on its Cortex-X925 core and comes with improved NPU and Bluetooth performance.

The BenQ W5850 Home Cinema Projector has been announced for the European market. This new 4K model can throw images up to 200 inches (~508 cm) wide with its laser light source. Features include 100% coverage of various color spaces and support for Filmmaker Mode and HDR10+.

The Jmgo N1S SE projector is now available in European countries like the Netherlands and Belgium, and will shortly roll out further. It is billed as a compact 1080p model with an upgraded triple laser light source. Other features include Google TV, built-in speakers and an integrated gimbal stand.

Xiaomi has launched the 212W Hypercharge Power Bank in the UK. This model arrived in China last year and is marketed as having a “geek-chic” transparent design. Features include three outputs, with one USB-C port offering up to 140W power and an integrated display showing your charging speed.

Samsung is gradually increasing broadening the availability of One UI 7 to more countries. A 5 GB download for most devices, the Android 15-based update brings plenty to the table while leaving 'Now Brief' functionality to the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Microsoft has officially announced the date and time for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Set to take place in early June, the presentation will premier both first-party and third-party titles. Following the showcase, Obsidian Entertainment will hold "The Outer Worlds 2 Direct".

Humble Bundle has introduced a new game collection, and it has eight Cyberpunk-themed titles with Steam Deck compatibility, and they are worth $179 combined. This entire bundle, called Neon Lights, can be purchased for a minimum payment of $14.

A 3-pack of OtterBox USB-C to USB-C 100W fast charging cables is now just $12.99 on Woot - down 80% from the original price. Includes 6ft length, 5A support, and a tough aluminum build.

The Epic Games Store has updated its free games offering on PC. This time, the storefront has decided to giveaway an indie beat 'em up called River City Girls worth $29.99 that has been joined by Arcadegeddon and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realm.

Philips has unveiled two new monitors capable of delivering refresh rates of up to 320 Hz at 1080p resolution or 160 Hz at 4K resolution. Furthermore, both models feature Ambiglow technology for a more immersive viewing experience.

In 2024, Asus ROG basically redefined the "thin and light" gaming laptop with the original Zephyrus G16, which packed a high-end GPU into a super sleek, well-made chassis. For 2025, we get a new CPU, up to an RTX 5090 and higher power targets. While the new Zephyrys improves upon its direct predecessor, the difference is not that massive, and the competition is not sleeping as well.

Sony has announced the new lineup of games joining the PlayStation Plus game catalog in April 2025. Hogwarts Legacy headlines the latest selection of games, with two new titles, The Blue Prince and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, joining the service on day one at launch.

The Ugreen Nexode 100 W GaN fast charger can now be purchased for its lowest-ever price, thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon. The quad-port fast charger offers a maximum output of 100 W at a time. It features three USB-C and one USB-A port and efficiently charges up to four devices simultaneously.

After speculation that the Framework Laptop 12 may not be available in the US, pre-orders for the 12-inch laptop will open in the US starting on April 10 for $549. Like other regions, shipping won't begin until June.

A South Korean media outlet reports Qualcomm might use Samsung Foundry's cutting-edge 3 nm node again, likely for an upcoming smartphone SoC.

The Xiaomi Type-C 10-in-1 dock has entered its crowdfunding stage in China, with the initial price being CNY 179, which converts to around $25. It is compatible with all major operating systems and is hot-swappable.

Recent leaks reveal that Valve has started stockpiling both pre-made components and tooling to build its upcoming Deckard VR headsets in the US.

The OnePlus 13T will be the first OnePlus phone to launch in a new hue and with a new glass finish. The new pink color, which is one of three colors the phone will be available in, is reported to be a favorite among men and women.

Audio-Technica has unveiled the ATH-AWSW DV wooden headphones in celebration of Star Wars in Japan. The limited-edition headphones are adorned with the image of Darth Vader, and only 10 copies are available worldwide.

Sony has unveiled two speakers with enhanced bass performance for powerful music reproduction - the ULT Field 3 and 5. Both actively monitor the ambient noise to compensate for clearer music playback.

Pangram has released an improved AI writing detector that detects which texts have been generated by AI and which has been written by humans, helping schools maintain the academic integrity of student grades.

Teledyne FLIR has unveiled multispectral camera kits designed for researchers and engineers. These cameras merge thermal and visible imagery in real-time, streamlining the thermal analysis of products in development.

Nintendo may have a clever strategy to encourage the adoption of Game-Key Cards. A Switch 2 leak suggests that some titles lack an appropriate cartridge size. Medium-sized Switch 2 games are too large for the smallest media, making Game-Key Cards more economical.

AMD has officially announced new processors with up to 16 performance cores and boost clock speeds of up to 5.4GHz, which makes them suitable for gaming laptops as well as mobile workstations. However, the underlying architecture is anything but new.

Tesla has clarified what has been termed a last-minute EV incentive grab in Canada. In a letter to Transport Canada, the automaker insisted it only submitted a backlog of $43 million rebate claims in the last days of the ZEV program. It also protests the harassment its employees have faced from members of the public.

Asus is launching a new monitor that should be suitable for creative workflows such as photo and video editing, but also for the occasional gaming session thanks to its fast refresh rate.

Ugreen is now offering a new enclosure for SSDs. The brand advertises high speeds via Thunderbolt 5, at least when hooked up to a corresponding PC or laptop.

Moondrop's latest gaming earbuds want to stand out from the crowd with their colorful housing and an unusual dual-driver setup and special optimizations for some games. USB-C is intended to reduce latency and ensure broad compatibility.

Aqara is already a major force in smart home automation. To coordinate more devices, the company added Matter compatibility to additional hubs. Advanced Matter Bridging allows users to trigger routines between a wider variety of smart home devices.

A well-known source has divulged early information about the Epic Games Store's plans for future giveaways throughout the next two weeks. The giveaways are unlikely to be all that the storefront has planned across April, though.

The Realme GT7 appears set to challenge current flagships globally, not just in China. Realme has also teased that the device will complement MediaTek's new Dimensity 9400+ chipset with a 'graphene glass fibre fusion' back panel that offers up to 6x the thermal conductivity of conventional glass for improved thermal performance when gaming.

The R36S Plus is a new retro gaming handheld powered by an Allwinner A133P chipset. Also packing a 3,000 mAh battery, the device features a 720p and 1:1 display like the Anbernic RG Cube and RG CubeXX too but for under $40.

The Switch 2 can play GameCube games, which is why Nintendo is even offering a wireless GameCube controller for its latest handheld. An analysis video from Digital Foundry now provides a first look at how well Nintendo's emulator actually works.

Honor continues to tease the release of the Honor Power on social media. While the company is remaining rather coy about what it has planned for its new product segment, a reliable leaker has provided a few insights into how the Honor Power will shape up when it lands on April 15.

The tariff war continues but it looks like GPUs are protected to some extent, at least for now. The federal order from April 7 listing all affected components excludes HTSUS codes that represent graphics cards.

The Sony Bravia XR X93L is now on sale at a new all-time low price of less than $1,200. The 75-inch Mini LED TV was first launched in 2023 with a 4K/120 Hz panel that is both impressively bright and colorful. As a result, the Sony X93L is highly rated and is perfectly suitable for mid-range buyers.

The UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA is a new OLED gaming monitor that supports game streaming natively thanks to the inclusion of LG's webOS interface. Available for $1,399.99, the UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA also boasts Gigabit Ethernet, USB Type-C and HDMI 2.1 eARC connectivity, among other ports.

The OnePlus 14 is definitely destined for a battery upgrade, according to a new leak, with other similar next-gen premium Android smartphones tipped to follow. The devices could also have wired and wireless charging of at least the same speeds as their predecessors. Their OEMs may also have premium mid-rangers with even bigger batteries in the works.

The launch of the Edge 60 Stylus is rumoured to be on the horizon. While Motorola is not expected to deliver the smartphone for another week or so, pricing and promotional videos have surfaced online in separate leaks.

The CMF Phone 1 is one of the few Android smartphones on the international market with a removable, customizable rear panel. Now, its successor is slated to reprise the feature. The Phone 2 Pro might improve on the brand's Interchangeable Design with more premium and/or high-tech materials.

In a post on X, developer Supergiant revealed the platforms on which version 1.0 of the highly anticipated Hades 2 will launch – and PS5 and Xbox users may be disappointed by the news.

The SZBox C0B has made its debut as a new affordable mini PC with the Intel N150 CPU, which is the entry-level option within the Twin Lake lineup. It currently starts at $109.89 on AliExpress.

According to a reliable leaker, Honor is preparing to release a follow-up to its recent affordable gaming smartphone. Billed as the Honor GT Pro, the future RedMagic 10 Pro and ROG Phone 9 rival is expected to land with a 1.5K display and 90 W wired charging, among other features.

Titanfall 3 may actually be a thing and could arrive in the near future, at least if the latest leak is to be believed. The game is said to be developed on Unreal Engine 5 and is almost complete.

MediaTek is now said to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4-killing SoC that might launch alongside a second new processor in May 2025. It is thought to feature in new Android smartphones with on-trend flat displays and extra-large batteries, the first of which might come from Realme.

Google wants to help businesses operate more efficiently with the help of Gemini AI and deeper integrations into Workspace tools. Workspace Flows is the latest feature that allows automating multi-step processes.