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Mar 5, 2025
The Casio A130WEG-9A watch is expected to launch in Europe in the near future. (Image source: Casio)

Casio A130WE: New multi time zone watches coming soon to Europe

The Casio A130WE-1A, A130WE-7A, A130WEG-9A and A130WEGG-1A watches are said to be “Coming Soon” to countries across Europe. This Vintage model supports up to four time zones and offers features like a stopwatch and countdown timer. Each variant has a different color combination, with a chrome-plated resin casing and stainless steel bracelet.
Polly Allcock, 05 Mar 2025 15:22
Govee has launched the Water Leak Detector 1s in the US. (Image source: Govee)

New GoveeLife Water Leak Detector 1s with Find Device feature now available

Govee has launched a new Water Leak Detector 1s, an upgraded version of its original smart home sensor. Improvements include a longer communication range between the leak detector and Wi-Fi Gateway. Plus, the Govee Home app offers a new Find Device tool in case you forget where you placed the sensor.
Polly Allcock, 05 Mar 2025 15:22
The Philips Hue app version 5.37.1 is now available. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Hue update released with video recording and new organization tools

The Philips Hue app version 5.37.1 is rolling out to users of the brand’s smart home devices. This release brings a new manual video recording tool for the Secure cameras. Plus, there are two tools to help some users organize their Hue Bridge and other Hue lighting products.
Polly Allcock, 05 Mar 2025 15:17
The Mammotion iNavi Service removes the need for an RTK antenna. (Image source: Mammotion)

Mammotion iNavi Service for RTK-free accurate navigation on the way

The Mammotion iNavi Service is coming to some of the brand’s robot lawn mowers. The feature was spotted in the change log of a recent app update and appears to be launching in one country initially. It is said to provide centimeter-level positioning accuracy without the need to install an RTK antenna in your garden.
Polly Allcock, 05 Mar 2025 15:12
The Galaxy Z Flip is moving ever closer to the Motorola Razr in terms of design. (Image source: Android Headlines & OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 cuts a Motorola Razr figure with larger cover display in new leak

Samsung and Motorola are expected to deliver new clamshell foldables this year. Based on a new leak, Samsung has decided to finally borrow from Motorola by adopting a full-width cover display on the Galaxy Z Flip7.
Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2025 15:05
The Optoma HCPro-4400 4K dual-laser projector (pictured) is equipped with HDMI 2.1, HDMI 2.0, USB-A ports, and an RJ45 LAN port. (Image source: Optoma)

Optoma HCPro-4400: 4K UHD dual-laser projector debuts with 5,000 lumens, Dolby Vision, and low-latency gaming

The Optoma HCPro-4400 is a brand new 4K UHD dual-laser projector using pixel-shifting on a 0.65-inch DMD chip. It features 5,000 lumens of brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, eARC, and WiSA SoundSend support. It comes with a $5,999 price tag.
Anubhav Sharma, 05 Mar 2025 14:44
Sniper Elite 4 is available on Fanatical with a 93% discount for $4.50 instead of $60. (Image source: Steam)

From $60 to $4.50: Third-person shooter with over 50K reviews on sale now

Right now on Fanatical, gamers can grab a third-person shooter at a 93% discount, paying just $4.50 instead of $60. Sniper Elite 4 has earned over 50,000 reviews on Steam, with a “Very Positive” rating thanks to its tactical sniper gameplay.
Marius Müller, 05 Mar 2025 14:36
Between March 4 and 9, there are three new games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Xbox Game Pass: Three new titles arrive this week

Microsoft has revealed the latest additions to Xbox Game Pass, bringing three new titles this week. Sci-fi enthusiasts are in for a treat, while roguelike fans can look forward to a deck-building game with a unique multi-layered combat system.
Marius Müller, 05 Mar 2025 14:20
The AW3425DW is an early example of Alienware's new AW30 design language. (Image source: Dell)

MWC 2025 | Alienware AW3425DW: New 34-inch and 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor launching this spring for $799.99

Dell has revealed launch details for its latest 34-inch Alienware gaming monitor built around a QD-OLED panel. The Alienware AW3425DW replaces the AW3423DW with a faster refresh rate, which Dell has complemented with HDMI 2.1 FRL, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Nvidia G-Sync and VESA AdaptiveSync support.
Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2025 14:09
The OnePlus Open. (Image source: OnePlus)

Deal | OnePlus offers limited-time discounts on multiple flagship smartphones and wearables

OnePlus is offering limited-time discounts on flagship smartphones, including the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open, as well as select wearables and wireless earphones. The coupon code "LUCKY25" can be used to avail the discounts for a limited period.
Huzefa Baloch, 05 Mar 2025 13:35
The Casio Edifice ECB-S10D-8A watch will launch in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

Casio Edifice ECB-S10D Bluetooth watches launching soon in the UK

Casio has listed the new Edifice ECB-S10D-2A, and ECB-S10D-8A watches at its UK store. This is a smartphone link model with support for time in a wide range of cities and tools like Phone Finder and a stopwatch. While the price of these two products has been revealed, the exact release date remains uncertain.
Polly Allcock, 05 Mar 2025 13:07
The Retroid Pocket Classic has a design reminiscent of the Game Boy Color. (Image source: GoRetroid)

GoRetroid teases the Retroid Pocket Classic: A modern Game Boy Color

GoRetroid has revealed the design of its upcoming gaming handheld with a design akin to the Game Boy Color. Teased as ''coming soon'', the handheld will be available in a variety of colors when it launches.
Habeeb Onawole, 05 Mar 2025 12:14
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has a factory boost clock of up to 2,970 MHz. (Image source: Gigabyte, Unsplash, edited)

RX 9070 XT to put the RTX 5070 to shame with up to ten times more launch supply per new leak

The RTX 5070 is set to grace store shelves today March 5th while the RX 9070/XT releases a day later. When AMD's RDNA 4 offerings are available to purchase, the GPUs are expected to have tons more supply than the RTX 5070 according to a new leak by Moore's Law Is Dead.
Fawad Murtaza, 05 Mar 2025 12:06
A screenshot showcasing Dotemu's new beat-em-up Absolum (Image Source: Steam)

Dotemu announces Absolum, a new roguelite beat-em-up made by the Streets of Rage 4 devs

Absolum is a new dark fantasy roguelike beat-em-up co-developed by Guard Crush, Dotemu, and French animation studio Supamonks. From the previews, it looks like it plays similarly to Streets of Rage 4 and supports solo and co-op play.
Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Mar 2025 12:05
The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A robot vacuum is now available. (Image source: Roborock)

Roborock launches new Qrevo Edge S5A as more affordable robot vacuum

The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A robot vacuum and mop is now available in various countries worldwide. The model is a cheaper version of the older Qrevo Edge, with a few features removed or tweaked to reduce its cost. It still offers relatively strong suction power and comes with a self-cleaning docking station, but it is missing newer climbing technology.
Polly Allcock, 05 Mar 2025 11:34
Stable One UI 7 rollout for more Galaxy phones and tablets is now planned for April 2025 (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms One UI 7 stable rollout timeline for more Galaxy devices

The One UI 7 Beta Program is now expanding to more Galaxy devices, and with this, Samsung has also finally announced when the stable update will roll out. Per the latest announcement, it's set for April 2025.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Mar 2025 10:27
Nintendo apparently wants the Switch 2 to be far ahead of the PS6 in units shipped. (Image source: Nintendo/Tech Blood - edited)

It's Nintendo Switch 2 vs PlayStation 6: Analyst predicts sales numbers in surprising console battle

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2025 and an analyst working for a Japanese financial services company has offered up a forecast of how many units may be sold within the first full quarter of release. In addition, the same analyst has commented that Nintendo wants to push the Switch 2 to take on the potential sales might of the PlayStation 6 (PS6).
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2025 10:02
A promotional image for GocalMe's PetPhone, a smartphone designed for pets. (Image Source: ucloudlink)

GlocalMe unveils PetPhone, a 'smartphone' for pets

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, GlocalMe showed off the 'first smartphone designed for pets.' The fancy pet collar can recognize actions such as barking and alert you if your pet is agitated. It also comes with a suite of health monitoring features for your pet.
Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Mar 2025 09:54
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is back at the top (Image source: Asus - edited)

Snapdragon 8 Elite regains its lead in latest AnTuTu flagship phone performance chart

AnTuTu has revealed the top-performing flagship phones from February 2025. While the Dimensity 9400 took over in the last one, the Snapdragon 8 Elite has made a comeback on the latest chart.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Mar 2025 08:47
The Shure MoveMic 88 Plus wireless mic helps creators record cleaner audio to smartphones, cameras, and laptops. (Image source: Shure)

Shure launches MoveMic 88+ wireless microphone for smartphones, cameras, and computers

The Shure MoveMic 88 Plus is a wireless microphone for content creators, featuring selectable pick up patterns and adjustable EQ. It can be placed closer to the audio source for higher-quality audio recordings with reduced background noise.
David Chien, 05 Mar 2025 08:22
Apple might announce a new Mac Studio soon (image source: Notebookcheck)

New Mac Studio with Apple M3 Ultra tipped to launch alongside M4 MacBook Air

Mark Gurman has revealed a surprising new entrant in Apple's lineup. Alongside the M4-powered MacBook Air, Apple plans to launch a new Mac Studio with an Ultra-branded chip.
Anil Ganti, 05 Mar 2025 05:32
The Radeon RX 9060 XT has been spotted online (image source: generated with Leonardo.ai)

Radeon RX 9060 XT spotted online in two memory configurations

A new leak tells us AMD plans to sell two variants of the Radeon RX 9060 XT. One version will have the same VRAM as the RX 9070 XT/non-XT, and the other will be stuck at 8 GB.
Anil Ganti, 05 Mar 2025 04:38
The RIG 900 MAX HS is a new wireless gaming headset for PS5 and PC (Image source: Nacon)

Nacon RIG 900 Max HS: Wireless gaming headset for PS5 and PC comes with charging station

Nacon is now offering a brand-new wireless gaming headset. The RIG 900 Max HS is designed for PlayStation and PC gamers who are looking for low latency and a practical base station for charging.
Silvio Werner, 05 Mar 2025 02:54
The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) has received its largest price cut yet (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s with 32GB RAM and Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 now 54% off

Thanks to one of AMD's latest processors, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 is a very capable business laptop that should be worth considering for many shoppers who are looking for a reliable 14-inch machine.
Enrico Frahn, 05 Mar 2025 01:18
The Google Pixel Watch 3 gets a range of new features with the latest feature drop. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 get new features via March Feature Drop

Google has released a major update for the second and third generation Pixel Watch models, which introduces a number of practical new features. These include menstrual health tracking via the Fitbit app, an improved pedometer and an automatic sleep mode.
Hannes Brecher, 05 Mar 2025 01:16
Sony now pools all beta programs on one website to simplify participation. (Image source: Sony)

Sony PS5 beta program simplifies beta testing of new games and firmware updates

Those wanting to try out new PS5 and PC games, PlayStation app features and PlayStation 5 firmware updates in advance are advised to try out the new PS5 beta program, which gives much easier access to all beta programs.
Hannes Brecher, 05 Mar 2025 01:14
The Poco F6 is getting a new software update. (Image source: Manuel Masiero, Notebookcheck)

Xiaomi: Software update adds new features to affordable smartphone

Poco F6 owners are currently getting a new software update, which, according to both user reports and the company, introduces significant improvements. The update is currently being rolled out globally, but is probably not yet available for all users.
Silvio Werner, 05 Mar 2025 01:12
Caviar has relaunched the Galaxy S25 Ultra with an exclusive "John Wick" design. (Image source: Caviar)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra launches in exclusive "John Wick" special edition

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra "Viper" is a one-off, i.e., limited to just one piece. The exclusive flagship has a back featuring John Wick's gun and is made from high-quality materials such as 24-carat gold and PVD-coated titanium.
Hannes Brecher, 05 Mar 2025 01:10
The MaxPad I10 S Pro is a new and rather rugged tablet with 4G LTE (Image source: Bmax)

New Bmax MaxPad I10 S Pro Android tablet features 4G LTE, dual SIM and rugged design

The MaxPad I10 S Pro is a new Android tablet that is protected against from dust, water and should be able to survive drops. The slate comes with a cellular modem which means it can be used on the go when no Wi-Fi is available.
Silvio Werner, 05 Mar 2025 00:41
Mar 4, 2025
Google has release a big Android update for Pixel smartphones (Image source: Google)

Pixel 9 Pro and other Google smartphones get satellite connectivity and AI upgrades via Feature Drop

Google has released a major software update for Pixel smartphones that enables satellite connectivity for European Pixel 9 owners. The latest Feature Drop also improves screenshot management and AI features like the Pixel Studio.
Hannes Brecher, 04 Mar 2025 23:36
GTA 5 Enhanced logo (Image source: Rockstar Games, Steam)

GTA 5 Enhanced PC players struggling with account migration and missing features

GTA 5 Enhanced is here to tide PC gamers over until the GTA 6 release date. Sadly, moving to the new version is introducing unexpected issues. GTA 5 Enhanced also lacks a few features, causing some post-upgrade regrets.
Adam Corsetti, 04 Mar 2025 23:24
The Anker Laptop Power Bank with a capacity of 25,000 mAh is now available with an 18% discount on Amazon. (Image source: Anker)

Deal | Anker 165-watt laptop power bank with built-in USB-C cables discounted to lowest price ever on Amazon

Anker is easily one of the most recognisable and well-reputed brands of power banks and chargers. Courtesy of an ongoing sale on Amazon, the very capable Anker laptop power bank with a capacity of 25,000 mAh and maximum output of 165 watts can now be purchased for an all-time low price.
Sambit Saha, 04 Mar 2025 23:23
A new power bank is looking for backers via crowdfunding (Image source: Sanjinzy)

Cute Sanjinzy power bank with display and wireless charging now crowdfunding

The new power bank sports a retractable cable, display, and a rather unusual design. It supports quick wired charging as well as wireless charging, but both have limitations.
Silvio Werner, 04 Mar 2025 23:01
The Casio G-Shock DW6900TR models have already been released in various countries in Europe. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio G-Shock DW-6900TR watches arrive in the US

Casio has finally brought its G-Shock DW-6900TR series to the US. Featuring classic colors, metal accents, and bio-based resin, these $120 models are now available for purchase.
Anubhav Sharma, 04 Mar 2025 21:38
The Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X is cheaper than its predecessor. (Image source: Roborock)

Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X new cheaper robot vacuum now available

Roborock has launched the Qrevo Curv S5X robot vacuum worldwide. This is a cheaper version of the Qrevo Curv, which was released in 2024, priced at $1,599.99. To make the S5X variant more affordable than the original, the company has removed and tweaked a number of features.
Polly Allcock, 04 Mar 2025 21:00
Pixel Sense is said to run locally on Pixel smartphones, not in the cloud. (Image source: Samuel Angor - Unsplash)

Google Pixel 10 series rumoured to launch with new Pixel Sense app and AI digital assistant

A new report has outlined some of the features set to launch later this year on the Pixel 10 series. Reputedly, 2025 will mark the year when Google finally releases its 'Pixie' digital assistant publicly, albeit as the Pixel Sense app.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 20:02
Intel's Panther Lake production may have been delayed with next gen laptops now pushed to 2026. (Image source: Intel)

Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake notebooks reportedly delayed to 2026

A renowned industry analyst has claimed that Intel’s Panther Lake SoC powered devices may not come out till 2026 which is going to impact the company’s revenue. Panther Lake is the next generation of mobile processors from Team Blue and the first to be based on the 18A process.
Vineet Washington, 04 Mar 2025 19:58
There may be more Radeon RX 9070 XT cards available at launch than the entire Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series. (Image source: AMD - edited)

Huge AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT stock levels rumoured for Thursday's launch

Two leading sources in the world of graphics cards have offered insights into the state of the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the stock levels AMD has provided retailers. Reportedly, for the Radeon RX 9070 XT to sell out on launch day, AMD must shift more units than all Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series sales combined.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 19:46
The Google Pixel 9a (a leaked render of which is pictured) will include NFC, wireless charging, and satellite support. (Image source: WinFuture w/ edits)

Google Pixel 9a hits FCC database, confirming key hardware

The Google Pixel 9a was recently spotted in the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) database. The filing reveals some hardware the 9a will sport, including NFC, wireless charging, and satellite phone support.
Sam Medley, 04 Mar 2025 19:43
Game Console's latest rip off somehow looks less ergonomic than the Anbernic RG40XX V. (Image source: via Nittrx)

Anbernic RG40XX V clone surfaces with strange joystick placement

Game Console is preparing to release a budget retro gaming handheld. This time, the company has decided to borrow heavily from the RG40XX V, albeit with perhaps an even less ergonomic design than Anbernic's recent handheld.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 19:41
The LG UltraGear OLED 45GX950A is now available to order in Canada ahead of its release in the US. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear OLED 45GX950A: New dual-mode gaming monitor reaches North America with hints dropped about US release date

LG has now started offering one of its two new 45-inch gaming monitors in North America. The company has also hinted about the state of the monitor's release in the US, which will see the UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE replaced with a successor that delivers a native 5K2K resolution.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 19:37
Concept renders of the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series show minimal design changes from older models. (Image source: Ytechb)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus upgrades described in new leaks

Samsung's next mid-range tablets are slowly working their way towards a global release. Based on new leaks, new designs are planned for the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus, which will be joined by other upgrades like faster chipsets and 5G connectivity.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2025 19:02
The Meta Aria Gen 2 glasses feature various upgrades compared to their predecessor. (Image source: Meta)

Meta reveals new Aria Gen 2 smart glasses with heart rate tracking

The Meta Aria Gen 2 glasses have been unveiled. This model features various upgrades over the original, including a new heart rate sensor and a contact microphone to make it easier to detect different voices. Plus, Meta has shared information about various real-world applications, including making grocery shopping more accessible.
Polly Allcock, 04 Mar 2025 18:30
Nvidia has reportedly informed reviewers that the RTX 5070 Founders Edition cards will not be available on launch day. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia confirms GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition will not be available at launch

Those looking to buy the RTX 5070 Founders Edition cards will have to wait till later this month as Nvidia has informed reviewers about a delay, just before the reviews drop. This delay will reportedly affect global markets.
Vineet Washington, 04 Mar 2025 18:21
The M2 MacBook Air 13 (pictured) is on sale for 20% off at Amazon. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | M2 MacBook Air drops to $799 at Amazon, may signal new MacBook Air launch soon

Apple's M2 MacBook Air 13 is on sale for $200 off today over at Amazon. This MacBook Air is roughly 3 years old but still holds its own. This sale may also harken the rumored release of a MacBook Air with Apple's M4 chip.
Sam Medley, 04 Mar 2025 18:18
Palworld for Mac screenshot (Image source: Apple Mac Store)

Pocketpair unleashes Palworld for Mac after November release date delay

Often neglected Mac gamers have another popular title to add to their libraries. Palworld is now available for purchase on the Mac App Store. Some label it a Pokemon clone, but these players can see for themselves how Pocketpair's creature hunter compares.
Adam Corsetti, 04 Mar 2025 18:12
Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires country pack now available as previously announced (Image source: Steam)

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires now available

As previously announced, the country pack dubbed "Graveyard of Empires" has just landed for Hearts of Iron IV. Priced at $14.99/£12.79/€14.99, depending on the market, this expansion requires the base game and can also be acquired as part of the Expansion Pass 1 bundle.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2025 18:11
The latest Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs are only optimized for UEFI systems. (Image source: AMD)

Radeon RX 9000 GPUs officially support UEFI systems only, AMD says

Older systems will have a hard time getting the most out of the Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. Only UEFI-based systems can get the full feature and performance benefit of the latest GPUs.
Vineet Washington, 04 Mar 2025 17:47
The iPad (11th generation) has the same design as the iPad (10th generation). (Image source: Apple)

Apple announces iPad (11th generation) with A16 chip and 128GB base storage

The new entry-level iPad arrives with a more powerful chip and more base storage for the same starting price. It also loses a key feature available on its predecessor.
Habeeb Onawole, 04 Mar 2025 17:26
Panasonic LX100 II compact fixed lens camera

Panasonic all but confirms fixed-lens compact camera coming to challenge Canon PowerShot V1 as Lumix LX100 III overdue

Panasonic's Lumix LX100 compact camera line-up may be getting a new model to compete with the recently announced Canon PowerShot V1, as Panasonic executives confirmed plans to address high compact camera demand. This will likely be the latest iteration of the compact camera with a Four Thirds sensor since the LX100 II, which launched in 2018 but remains wildly overpriced thanks to high demand and dwindling supply.
Julian van der Merwe, 04 Mar 2025 17:22

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