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Xiaomi has now released a new mid-range smartwatch globally. Available for €159.99 (~$166), the Xiaomi Watch S4 combines an ultra-bright display with modern health tracking features and excellent battery life.

Xiaomi launched the Pad 7 Pro in China in October last year, and now the tablet is making a global debut. Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, it resides in the upper mid-range tier, and the device aims to enhance productivity with AI-powered tools.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro initially launched in China in October last year, and the company made it available to the UK, Japan, and some EU regions later. Now, the smartwatch has been made widely available in the EU.

A new leak from Weibo says AMD has no plans to upgrade the GPU on its upcoming Medusa Point series of laptop chips. While their desktop counterparts (Medusa Ridge) will get an upgraded RDNA 5 iGPU, the Ryzen AI 400 SKUs have to make do with an RDNA 3-based solution.

The Pad 7 is Xiaomi's latest mid-range tablet that it has introduced globally. Launching today (Mar 02) in Barcelona, the Xiaomi Pad 7 costs $415, despite containing a 144 Hz and 800-nit display, as well as a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

After the release of the OnePlus 13, OnePlus is seemingly readying a new "compact" premium phone for launch. This device is expected to be badged as the OnePlus 13T and not the "OnePlus 13 Mini" as previously reported, and will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Xiaomi's new Pad 7 Pro may appear premium but isn't exactly Xiaomi's flagship tablet for the year. That tablet is set to launch in the coming months, with a new leak now revealing some key info on it.

When it comes to cameras, especially when it comes photography, Leica is one of the most prestigious brands you can imagine. Their products come with a pricetag to match that premium reputation. But is there any merit to the almost legendary status of the products with the red dot? We have been able to test the Leica Q3, a compact, full-frame mirrorless camera with a fixed lens. Let's see if it's worth its eye-watering sticker price.

Tado may block the use of its own products behind a paywall in future, at least via its own app. In doing so, the company appears to be risking the ire of its users. The company has only made a vague statement to date.

The Apple iPhone 16e assumes the place of the iPhone SE 3 as the cheapest iPhone in Apple's range. As teardown videos now show, Apple utilizes the space saved by omitting the second rear camera for a larger battery, while the device has received many optimizations to make repairs easier.

Fortnite cloud gaming is smooth enough for players to remain competitive. The most dedicated gamers log endless hours on the streaming service. A new Better xCloud discovery suggests future restrictions for the free-to-play Fortnite.

GMKtec has joined Asus, Framework and HP in announcing a device powered by AMD's new Strix Halo processor family. The GMKtec EVO-X2 will be available with a choice of Ryzen AI Max+ 395 or Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Pro APUs, both within a conventional mini-PC form factor.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 has taken a step closer to launch. This time, colour options have surfaced in a new leak, following appearances at various regulatory bodies.

Samsung has launched a new affordable smartphone, the Galaxy A26 5G. Samsung’s new A26 5G smartphone features an Exynos 1380 chipset, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 50 MP OIS main camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 25 W wired charging. It’s available in black, white, and mint color options.

The Samsung Galaxy S36 has officially been shown off at MWC 2025. It ditches its predecessor's Exynos SoC for a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, upgrades the fast charging on its 5,000 mAh to 45 Watts and lets you record HDR video using the 12 MP selfie camera.

The Samsung Galaxy A56 has been officially showcased, and compared to the predecessor, there are a handful of changes, including longer software support and some hardware changes. This new mid-range phone starts at €479 in the EU.

The cheapest Model Y now starts from $33,890 after a direct price cut and the federal tax credit incentives, as Tesla is yet to reveal the Juniper refresh pricing apart from the Launch Series edition.

The Steam Deck has been around for three years, but hasn't received a single hardware performance upgrade since launch. The console's aging 6 nm APU based on Zen 2+ and RDNA 2 unsurprisingly struggles in many modern titles. Although a recent shipping manifest hinted at a refreshed APU for the Steam Deck, an industry expert was quick to shoot it down.

With the launch of the RX 9070 and the RX 9070 XT out of the way, all eyes are now set on the affordable RX 9060 and the RX 9060 XT GPUs. Release date and performance Information regarding the RX 9060 XT has now surfaced online.

In this horror game, players must stay as quiet as possible and outsmart opponents using strategy and teamwork. The concept seems to be a hit. R.E.P.O. has earned over 3,000 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam in just three days and currently tops SteamDB's 'Hot Releases' chart.

Scalpers are drooling over the prospect of flipping the RTX 5070. Even so, gamers can target many different models priced at $549.99. With the RTX 5070 release date approaching, more U.S. retailers are listing the GPUs.

In a recently published video, the Unitree G1 showed that humanoid robots can already do much more than simple sorting tasks. The G1 impressed with authentic kung fu moves - including a spin kick.

Both the 65-inch and 77-inch variants of the LG G4 are currently on sale with significant discounts. The former has even dropped below the $2,000 mark in an OLED TV sale that home theater fans should certainly take a look at.

Casio and Suzuki are launching the third Jimny x G-Shock GD-100 collab watch - a 1,000-unit limited edition with Jimny branding, a ¥26,400 (~$175) price tag, and a unique, rugged design. Lottery sales run from April 9 onwards.

Casio has just dropped the G-Shock Fire Package 2025 lineup, headlined by the hybrid AWG-M100FP-1A2JR digital-analog watch and the fully-digital GW-2320FP-1A2JR model. These instantly collectible watches feature cool blue accents and ship in a special box. They're now available for pre-order in Japan.

The iQoo Z10 Turbo is tipped to launch with a series-first Pro sibling, powered by series-first MediaTek silicon. It is also now believed to charge faster than the Z9 Turbo - or its Endurance Edition - with a much bigger battery than either preceding Android smartphone. iQoo might have to make compromises elsewhere to present it at an attractive price, however.

SFF and mini PC enthusiasts who are on the prowl for a well-reviewed mini PC with sufficiently powerful and well-equipped internals will be pleased to note that the Ryzen 7 7840HS-powered GMKtec NucBox K6 mini PC is now available for an all-time low price, courtesy of an ongoing sale on Amazon.

Olight’s Javelot Turbo 2 has received an upgrade to USB Type-C while retaining its MCC port for charging via a magnetic cable. The flashlight can be controlled with a 2.4GHz remote.

The Up Squared 7100 Edge is a new mini PC that is particularly well-suited for certain professional and even industrial use cases, for which machines or other devices are hooked up via a serial port.

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is a reportedly upcoming Android tablet. Its latest leak purports to predict how the slate will look in real life. Should that be the case, it seems Samsung has decided to drop one of the Tab S9 FE Plus' most defining characteristics in its next generation. Other aspects of its design might help to make up for the discrepancy, though.

Although the Motorola Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro are expected to be officially unveiled in the next few weeks, high-resolution images of the two mid-range phones have already surfaced, along with initial spec-related details.

There might be a great deal on Steam for fans of tactical co-op shooters. Right now, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is available for just $4 instead of $20, thanks to an 80% discount.

Oppo's current premier Android smartphone line-up currently consists of the Find X8 and X8 Pro, which have launched with a wired charging downgrade compared to their Find X7-series predecessors. Their upcoming 2025 flagship counterpart the X8 Ultra will not have the same disadvantage, according to a new leak.

Leaked renders of the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion show a redesigned camera island with what appears to be more cameras than the previous generation. Unfortunately, in this case, looks can be deceiving, literally.

Word on the grapevine indicates Xiaomi is readying the Poco F7 series to launch shortly, perhaps even as early as this month. While the Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra are expected to launch as remodeled global versions of the Redmi K80 and Redmi K80 Pro, the Poco F7 remains a mystery.

The latest Iqunix EZ63 firmware beta solves one of the biggest issues we had with the HE gaming keyboard in our review, officially taking it one step closer to the best Hall-effect keyboards on the market. The latest Iqunix EZ63 and EZ60 firmware update adds profile switching, an ultra-sensitive Berserk mode. These are seemingly the first steps towards the features Iqunix promised would be available by the end of Q2.

Things are about to get real interesting. Shortly before the Mobile World Congress 2025, a few more tidbits of what is likely to be the biggest surprise in Barcelona next week have surfaced. A new video not only shows the packaging of a Realme Ultra-Phone with a 1-inch camera and 10x optical zoom, but also an key part of the camera module.

To help out victims of the Californian fire disaster, itch.io is now offering a bundle full of games, assets, tools, books and more. In total, the bundle with 422 contents is worth more than $3,200, but will only cost $10 for the next two weeks or so.

Monster Hunter fanatics would enjoy the freedom of taming beasts on handhelds. Sadly, Steam Deck performance is even worse on the system than on a desktop PC. Mobile Monster Hunter Wilds gamers currently have few options except waiting for patches.

Casio has confirmed the launch of G-Shock GM-110D series on March 14 in Japan. The full-metal models feature 200m water resistance and a hybrid display. Preorders are now open.

The OnePlus Watch 3 was launched earlier in February. However, a small typo on its rear side caught attention, prompting OnePlus to acknowledge the mistake. The company is now shipping an apology letter with affected units.

Sonim has revealed a new smartphone that is equipped with a thermal camera from FLIR. The XP Pro is supposedly suitable to be used in tough environments and comes with 5G connectivity.

Nitecore is expanding its lineup of carbon fiber power banks with a particularly lightweight model. The so-called NB Air weighs less than 3.5oz and easily fits into pockets. Additionally, the company has unveiled a new USB cable.

Acebeam has introduced a new flashlight at IWA in Germany. It offers multiple LEDs in a compact design. However, the UC25 is still a work in progress, as evidenced by the unfinished design of the new EDC flashlight.

As the current market leader, Samsung doesn't seem to feel much pressure and only introduced some minor upgrades to its latest flagship phone. Is the significantly improved Galaxy AI enough reason to upgrade to the S25 Ultra?

Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley is not surprised by the struggles of the PSVR 2. The PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X, but not every risk Sony PlayStation has taken has paid off. In a recent podcast, Blackley explained why console-based VR gaming has yet to find complete acceptance.

AMD today finally revealed the pricing and full details of the RX 9070 series GPUs, but at the end of the RDNA4 presentation, the company confirmed that the next GPU release will be the entry-level Radeon RX 9060 series, although previous leaks suggest this may be a contentious graphics card when it launches.

Casio's G-Shock GW-5000HS-7 and GW-5000-1 watches are now official in the US. A modern take on the original 1983 classic, the new lineup offers the same iconic square design in a more polished package. It also packs a more advanced module with support for Multi-band 6 and Tough Solar charging.

Ayaneo has clarified reports about the discontinuation of the Ayaneo Flip series. According to the Chinese manufacturer, production will continue and there will be future iterations.

CyberPowerPC, a system integrator, has presented its customers a guarantee against faulty RTX 50 GPUs with missing ROPs. It was discovered recently that a small number of RTX 50 cards, including the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 Ti, include fewer-than-advertised ROPs.