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Mar 28, 2025
WhatsApp users will be able to add songs to their Status updates. (Image source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp Status can now have songs, update rolling out globally

WhatsApp Status is going to get a lot more musical with the new capability announced by the company. Users will now be able to add music clips from a huge library to their Status updates.
Vineet Washington, 28 Mar 2025 16:55
Between March 28 and 30, Deadside is free to play on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: Survival PvPvE shooter free to play now

Steam users can once again enjoy a free game this weekend. This time, it's Deadside – a realistic yet accessible PvPvE shooter with survival elements.
Marius Müller, 28 Mar 2025 16:35
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may not come with dual 200 MP cameras as hinted by previous leaks. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will not have dual 200 MP cameras, new leak suggests

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to bring some significant camera upgrades compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it is unclear exactly what these upgrades will be. The phone is said to carry either three or four cameras, including a 200 MP primary and a 50 MP ultrawide.
Vineet Washington, 28 Mar 2025 16:24
Sid Meier's Civilization VI is currently discounted by 90% on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. (Image source: Steam / Epic Games)

Steam & Epic deal: Beloved strategy game drops to $6 from $60

With this game discount, gamers can decide for themselves whether they’d rather buy on Steam or in the Epic Games Store. With 90% off, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI might be worth a look even for those who aren’t hardcore strategy fans.
Marius Müller, 28 Mar 2025 16:07
Zotac GeForce RTX 5090 Solid OC (Image source: Alternate)

Nvidia RTX 5090 with missing ROPs selling at retailer for a surprisingly high price

Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cards continue to sell at astronomical prices. One German seller is offering a Zotac RTX 5090 Solid OC with missing ROPs at full price. Nvidia claims to have corrected production flaws, but some defective GPUs are lingering on marketplaces.
Adam Corsetti, 28 Mar 2025 16:06
The Nubia Neo 3 runs Android 15 out of the box. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Nubia Neo 3 released for under ~$150 with 'futuristic mecha' design cues

The Neo 3 is the latest affordable gaming smartphone that ZTE has released under its Nubia sub-brand. Available for ~$150 with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the Nubia Neo 3 also packs a 50 MP primary camera and a huge 6,000 mAh battery.
Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2025 15:08
Firmware version 2.5.7.1 is rolling out to the Amazfit Cheetah Pro smartwatch. (Image source: Amazfit)

New Amazfit Cheetah Pro update improves smartwatch sleep tracking

Amazfit has released firmware 2.5.7.1, which is rolling out the users of the Cheetah Pro smartwatch. According to the changelog, there are three new workout modes and improvements for Padel and Track Running. On top of this, the accuracy of sleep tracking has been optimized.
Polly Allcock, 28 Mar 2025 14:51
The Pocket Ace will be as powerful as Ayaneo's Pocket S and Pocket DMG releases. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Pocket Ace: Retro 'powerhouse' looks like a supercharged Retroid Pocket 2S in early reveal

Ayaneo has now fully revealed the Pocket Ace gaming handheld. Launching later this year, the Ayaneo Pocket Ace is like a supercharged Retroid Pocket 2S thanks to a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, a high-resolution display and other advanced features.
Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2025 14:47
The Baseus USB-C Cable with 90° Elbow (6.6 ft/2 m) has arrived. (Image source: Baseus)

Baseus USB-C Cable with 90° Elbow now available in longer length

The Baseus USB-C Cable with 90° Elbow has been launched in a new longer length in the US and several European countries. Like the original version, it is designed for mobile gaming or e-sports. Its features are identical to those of its predecessor, including 100W charging and a trickle charging mode.
Polly Allcock, 28 Mar 2025 14:44
The Vivo Y39 5G features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo Y39 5G: New affordable smartphone arrives with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and 6,500 mAh battery

Vivo has now brought its Y39 5G entry-level smartphone to India. The affordable smartphone features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, a 120 Hz HD+ display, a 50 MP primary camera, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a large 6,500 mAh battery that supports 44 W fast charging. It comes in ocean blue and lotus purple color options.
Abhinav Fating, 28 Mar 2025 14:42
The new Model Y comes with the adaptive high beams feature enabled. (Image source: Jay Leno/YT)

Model Y adaptive high beams test on US roads shows what to expect from legacy models with matrix headlights

The adaptive headlights of the 2026 Model Y Juniper refresh have been demonstrated on a highway and a two-lane road in the US. The new Model Y comes with adaptive high beams from the factory, and Tesla says that it will unlock the feature for legacy models as well.
Daniel Zlatev, 28 Mar 2025 13:52
Vivo showcases the Vivo X200 Ultra's dedicated shutter button and spells out a few differences compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max's camera control (Image source: Vivo, edited)

Vivo X200 Ultra: Dedicated shutter button vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max's camera control

The Vivo X200 Ultra has been officially confirmed to feature a dedicated side shutter button. However, a Vivo product manager has said that the button will have some notable differences from the camera control on the iPhone 16 lineup, as highlighted in a comparison photo.
Alexander Fagot, 28 Mar 2025 13:23
New information about AMD's next-gen Zen 6 desktop CPUs has emerged online (image source: AMD)

AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs might boost up to 6.0 GHz

A new leak from Moore's Laws is Dead reveals new information about AMD's next-gen desktop CPUs. The 12-core Zen 6 CCD will supposedly be manufactured on TSMC's N2X node, resulting in boost clocks of up to 6.0 GHz.
Anil Ganti, 28 Mar 2025 13:20
The Realme 14 5G, here in the Mecha Silver colorway, can be submerged in water up to 2.5 meters deep for 30 minutes (Image source: Realme)

Realme 14 5G released with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and 6,000 mAh battery

The Realme 14 5G is a new mid-range handset aimed at gamers. It comes equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, a 6,000 mAh battery, as well as a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS.
Tudor Cibean, 28 Mar 2025 13:11
Vivaldi 7.3 comes with Proton VPN integration on desktop (Image source: Own)

Vivaldi 7.3 for desktop now available with Proton VPN integration

Not long after the arrival of version 7.2, Vivaldi for desktop received an update that's labeled 7.3.3635.2 and integrates Proton VPN. Thanks to this free piece of code that comes from Switzerland, users can enjoy better privacy protection and security without having to download any additional components.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2025 12:49
Garmin will shortly roll out Public Beta Version 23.09 to some Forerunner smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner smartwatches get workout-related improvements in new beta update

Garmin has announced Public Beta Version 23.09, which will soon reach users of the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches. This update brings several improvements to the wearables, as well as a range of bug fixes.
Polly Allcock, 28 Mar 2025 12:05
Ubisoft's and Tencent's new subsidiary will spearhead Assassin's Creed and other major franchise development. (Image Source: Ubisoft)

Tencent gains stake in Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six and Far Cry games as Ubisoft creates new subsidiary on the heels of Assassin's Creed Shadows' perceived success

Ubisoft is spinning off a new subsidiary with a 25% stake from Tencent to accelerate development of its three major franchises viz. Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. CEO Yves Guillemot said that this strategic move will help in better quality titles while helping the company consolidate its debt.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Mar 2025 10:04
Dell's post-Latitude generation of laptop PCs is already expanding very quickly to include AMD Zen 4 and Zen 5 options on top of all the existing Intel options (Image source: Dell)

Dell Pro 13 Plus, Pro 14 Plus, and Pro 16 Plus can now be ordered with AMD 200 and 300 series processors

Previously available only with Intel processors, the latest Dell prosumer laptops now have AMD versions for those who want to save a little money at checkout or for those who want HX-level performance.
Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2025 07:47
Only the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 has a second color option called Midnight Blue (Image source: Dell)

Dell 14 Plus and 16 Plus series is now shipping for everyone to purchase

Prices start between $1000 and $1200 which are actually quite reasonable for upper midrange multimedia laptops sporting Intel Lunar Lake processors and at least 16 GB of RAM.
Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2025 06:57
RAM may oftentimes ship in single-channel mode instead of dual-channel to save on costs (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Watch out for these common cut corners laptop manufacturers like to make when shopping for deals

Laptop makers or retailers frequently tweak these two specifications to reach lower and more attractive prices that graphics editors and gamers may want to be wary of.
Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2025 06:27
Switch 2 backwards compatibility (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo of America)

Nintendo mentioning Switch 2 Edition Games has players wondering about upgrade costs

Switch 2 backwards compatibility may become more complicated than expected. While original Switch games should boot on the new console, Nintendo referenced Switch 2 Edition titles. These games might take full advantage of upgraded Switch 2 specs but could incur added costs.
Adam Corsetti, 28 Mar 2025 00:44
Mar 27, 2025
The Dolphin Emulator can now boot everything that could run on an original Wii. (Image source: Dolphin emulator logo via Wikimedia Commons)

Dolphin emulator now boots every Wii, Gamecube, Virtual Console game

The Dolphin emulator hit a major milestone this week: every game that could run on the original Wii can now boot in Dolphin. Keep in mind that this does not mean every title runs perfectly, but it does mean that every game can boot.
Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2025 23:17
Garmin beta version 15.16 is on the way to the Fenix 8 and related smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin Fenix 8 beta update brings over sixty changes

The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED, Fenix 8 Solar, Fenix E and Enduro 3 smartwatches are now receiving beta version 15.16. This is a particularly large release, with the change log noting 66 new features, improvements and bug fixes. Plus, Garmin removes two things as part of this update.
Polly Allcock, 27 Mar 2025 22:45
Lucid All-Weather Floor Mat. The company has recalled 4,294 units because they can cause unintended acceleration (Image source: Lucid)

Lucid recalls floor mats due to unintended acceleration

Lucid has issued a recall for 4,294 floor mats due to accidental acceleration. The safety notice comes after 13 reports of the mats shifting in the driver’s side footwell and potentially trapping the acceleration pedal while the car is in operation. There have been no reports of accidents.
David Odejide, 27 Mar 2025 22:07
Quantum computing supposedly makes Bitcoin mining more efficient (Image source: Pexels)

Bitcoin mining could become more efficient thanks to quantum computing

Bitcoin mining consumes an incredible amount of electricity. That's why researchers have recently found a way to significantly minimize power consumption by using a quantum computer.
Andreas Jakobi, 27 Mar 2025 22:03
The Xiaomi Smart Standing Air Circulation Fan will launch globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals new smart 2-in-1 fan with 100 speed levels

The Xiaomi Smart Standing Air Circulation Fan, a 2-in-1 device, has appeared on the brand’s global website. It is said to refresh a room in two minutes, with a couple of wind modes and stepless speed controls. Plus, this smart home product can be controlled via the Xiaomi Home app and also supports Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
Polly Allcock, 27 Mar 2025 21:54
The SanDisk Extreme Portable is now available in a special PlayStation edition (Image source: SanDisk)

SanDisk Extreme Portable external SSD with PlayStation 5 design hits the market

SanDisk has introduced a new and robust external storage solution. The Extreme Portable for PlayStation 5 and PC also sports a special design, an IP certification and is supposed to survive drops from certain heights.
Silvio Werner, 27 Mar 2025 21:21
Epic Games' latest giveaway concerns two mobile games. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

The Epic Games Store drops another two free games to round off March 2025

The Epic Games Store has only just updated its free game deal on PC. Nonetheless, the popular storefront has now refreshed its mobile program with a similar deal for Evoland 2 and Out There - Omega Edition worth almost $30.
Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2025 21:14
The Bigme B7 packs a lot in to be as versatile as possible. (Image source: Bigme)

Bigme B7 revealed as curious new E Ink tablet with 4G connectivity

Bigme has unveiled another maverick in the Android tablet space. Sporting an E Ink colour display with pen support, the Bigme B7 also has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage at its disposal. Unusually for an E ink device, the Bigme B7 contains an LTE modem for use with popular Android apps too.
Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2025 21:01
Focal has equipped the Bathys Bluetooth headphones with new magnesium drivers (Image source: Focal)

Focal Bathys MG wireless headphones with aptX Adaptive, USB DAC mode and magnesium drivers released

French Hi-Fi expert Focal is revamping its flagship Bluetooth headphones, the Bathys MG, by treating them to new magnesium drivers, improved active noise cancellation and a USB DAC mode.
Hannes Brecher, 27 Mar 2025 20:59
The Lidl Crivit Class e-bike is also known as the Basic Urban electric bicycle. (Image source: Lidl)

New Lidl Crivit Classic e-bike with boost feature launches

The Crivit Classic e-bike, or Basic Urban electric bicycle, is now available at Lidl’s online stores in several European countries. This cheaper model has a rear motor with three assistance modes and a boost tool. Other features include a suspension fork and Kenda tires, as well as accessories like lights and a luggage rack.
Polly Allcock, 27 Mar 2025 20:21
The Backbone One Xbox Edition is slightly more expensive than the PlayStation Edition. (Image source: Backbone)

Backbone One controller gets an Xbox edition for $110

Two years after launching the Backbone One PlayStation Edition (USB-C version), Backbone has announced an Xbox edition. The new mobile controller has a familiar translucent green color but costs a little bit more than the PlayStation edition.
Habeeb Onawole, 27 Mar 2025 20:18
The Falcon Mini. (Image source: V-Copter)

V-Copter Falcon Mini prepares for launch as new bi-copter drone

Zero Zero Robotics asserts that its upcoming V-Copter Falcon Mini will be the most unique drone on the market soon thanks to its unusual v-shaped dual-rotor design. It is also backed to be the most agile gadget of its kind at just under 250 grams (~55lb), and might even be able to do tricks such as flying backward.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2025 19:45
Google Pixel 9 is among the devices that have seen a slight performance bump after a recent update. (Image source: Google, Unsplash, edited)

New Google Pixel update brings iffy performance gains, but improves one big Pixel 9 issue

A recently released performance-increasing update for Google Pixel smartphones has been put to the test and the results are hit-or-miss. However, the update improves thermal throttling, which is one of the biggest issues with the Pixel 9 phones.
Fawad Murtaza, 27 Mar 2025 19:20
Dangbei announces a new sale. (Image source: Dangbei)

Deal | Dangbei projectors start at $199 during 2025 Spring Sale

Dangbei has announced a Spring Sale with new discounts on its FHD and 4K projectors, some of which are bundled with necessary or convenient accessories. They include the compact, flexible N2, the portable Freedo, the super-slim Atom and the flagship DBOX02. The projectors on sale are "officially licensed" to stream content from Netflix out of the box.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2025 19:08
Nintendo Switch 2 C button hidden (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo of America)

Switch 2 C button spotted on Nintendo Today! promo as prior leaks predict its function

Nintendo may be looking to add more functionality to the Switch 2 joy-cons. A new Nintendo Today! promo image depicts a visible C button. The January reveal video hid the label, while Switch 2 leaks speculated over its purpose.
Adam Corsetti, 27 Mar 2025 18:57
The 65U7N from Hisense features VRR, Auto Low Latency Mode, and Low Latency MEMC for the optimal gaming experience. (Image source: Hisense)

Deal | This Hisense 65-inch Mini-LED TV is at its lowest price for Amazon's Big Spring sale

Those looking to upgrade their gaming room with a massive TV should consider the Hisense 65U7N. Currently on sale, the TV supports VRR at up to 144Hz and has a Mini-LED panel with 1500 nits peak brightness.
Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 18:53
The next mystery free game could be Cat Quest 2 (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store extends mystery free game giveaways into April 2025

The first mystery free games of March 2025 have been revealed, and with that, Epic Games Store has confirmed that it will continue this style of giveaway until further notice. At least, the next week's free title is wrapped with a cat-themed wrapper.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Mar 2025 18:18
Amazon Luna users will get access to major EA titles by linking their EA account. (Image source: Amazon Luna)

Amazon and EA sign multi-year agreement to bring major games to Luna

Major EA titles are coming to Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service with two Star Wars Jedi games and Dead Space already available. Luna is included with a Prime membership, but there is a paid Luna+ subscription with additional benefits as well.
Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 18:09
The Infinix Note 50x 5G comes in sea green, enchanted purple, and titanium grey colorways (Image source: Infinix)

Infinix Note 50x 5G launches with modern design and Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor

Infinix has unveiled a new Note 50x 5G smartphone. The new sibling in the Note 50 series comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor, a 120 Hz display, a 50 MP rear camera, and a 5,500 mAh battery, among other features. This new mid-range phone starts at INR 11,499 ($135) in India.
Abhinav Fating, 27 Mar 2025 18:04
The 2026 Model Y has already been in a major accident without damage to the passenger cage. (Image source: Copart)

Totaled Model Y Juniper with intact cabin hints at the improved torsional rigidity of the facelift

The new Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh has already been involved in a crash that sent it to a scrapyard in Texas mere weeks after launch. The new Model Y cabin escaped unscathed, though, boding well for the safety of its passengers.
Daniel Zlatev, 27 Mar 2025 17:54
The Find X8s (center) with some of its rivals. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Oppo Find X8s previewed next to other compact smartphones

The Find X8s is now billed to launch as the smallest, slimmest smartphone to debut with the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor. Now, its latest leak purports to show how its screen will compare against some other prominent devices of its size category, the iPhone 16 Pro and Xiaomi 15 included.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2025 17:50
Nintendo will release the virtual game card feature via an update in late April. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo announces Virtual Game Card feature for the Switch and Switch 2

The new Virtual Game Cards will allow digital games to be easily managed and shared between devices akin to physical game cards. The feature will arrive as an update in April and will also be available on the unreleased Switch 2.
Habeeb Onawole, 27 Mar 2025 17:42
Casio is now selling the G-Shock Move GMDS300C watches in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Casio G-Shock GMDB300SC Bluetooth watches now available in the US

Casio has launched the G-Shock Move GMDB300SC-2, GMDB300SC-4, and GMDB300SC-7 watches in the US. These wearables offer step tracking, a stopwatch and a countdown timer. Plus, Bluetooth connectivity allows you to transfer data to your smartphone, with a log viewable in the accompanying app.
Polly Allcock, 27 Mar 2025 17:39
The GT 7 Pro. (Image source: Realme)

Realme GT 7 has smaller bezels than competing iPhone in new leak

The GT 7 is now projected to launch with the biggest battery of its series thus far. Now, the supposedly upcoming device is thought to have a screen with bezels even narrower than those of a new iPhone. The display could also have another advantage over the average premium Android smartphone.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2025 17:04
AI Overviews in Google Search can now give ideas and reviews for regions and countries users want to visit. (Image source: Google)

Vacation planning just got simpler with updates to Google Search, Maps, and Gemini

Google has brought a slew of updates to Search, Maps, Lens, and Gemini to make vacation planning easier and simpler. Travelers can also track hotel pricing to find the best deal in their destination of choice.
Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 16:52
The Epic Games Store has returned to giving away two free games this week. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store ends March 2025 with two new free Mystery Game giveaways

The Epic Games Store's latest round of game giveaways are now available globally. Worth almost $28, the two free games live up to last week's cat-themed Mystery Game teasers. Cat Quest and Neko Ghost, Jump! will only be available to grab for a short time, though.
Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2025 16:40
Until April 9, there is a 90% discount on Anno 1800 in the Epic Games Store (Image source: Steam / Epic Games)

Epic Games sale: Popular city builder now $6 instead of $60

Gamers can find major discounts not just on Steam but also in the Epic Games Store. One standout deal is Anno 1800, the popular city-building game, which is currently available at 90% off.
Marius Müller, 27 Mar 2025 16:23
Matter 1.5 is rumored to bring support for smart irrigation systems and soil sensors. (Image source: CSA)

Matter 1.5: Support for new smart home product types rumored

Rumors suggest that the Matter 1.5 release will bring support for two new types of smart home products. According to a leaker on X, at least six companies will offer these Matter-compatible smart gardening products. Matter 1.5 will follow the November 2024 release of Matter 1.4, which added support for heat pumps, water heaters and solar power devices.
Polly Allcock, 27 Mar 2025 16:23
All three remastered Crysis games are heavily discounted on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Crysis Remastered Trilogy is 60% off

Crysis Remastered Trilogy brings visual improvements to the games, including ray-traced lighting, DLSS support, enhanced resolution, and more. All three games are going for a huge discount as part of the Crytek 25th Anniversary Sale.
Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 16:20

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