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Feb 28, 2025
Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.1.2 successor launches with SpamAssassin 4.0.1 and more (Image source: Proxmox)

Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2 launches with SpamAssassin 4.0.1, enhanced rule system, and more

Based on Linux Debian 12.9 "Bookworm" and using the 6.8 kernel as default (with 6.11 as an option), Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2 is now available with SpamAssassin 4.0.1, which packs updated rulesets. Additionally, this new release comes with ZFS 2.2.7, PostgreSQL 15.11, automated/unattended installation, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2025 11:04
The Tecno AI Glasses and Tecno AI Glasses Pro are smart glasses with AI features and integrated cameras. (Image source: Tecno)

MWC 2025 | Tecno expands AI ecosystem with AI Glasses and AI Glasses Pro

Tecno has unveiled two smart glasses with AI features as part of its MWC 2025 lineup. Designed like regular glasses, they offer features such as object recognition, translation, text summarization, and even an AR display.
Habeeb Onawole, 28 Feb 2025 10:00
The Tecno Spark Slim (pictured) comes with two 50MP cameras. (Image source: Tecno)

Tecno Spark Slim unveiled as the world's thinnest smartphone with a 5,200mAh battery

Tecno's Spark Slim, debuting at MWC 2025, is an ultra-slim 5.75mm smartphone with a 5200mAh battery. It is equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, dual 50MP cameras, and 45W fast charging.
Anubhav Sharma, 28 Feb 2025 10:00
Amazon drops price on Samsung 65-inch LS03D 4K QLED TV with art mode by $700. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 65-inch LS03D 4K QLED TV capable of displaying thousands of famous artworks hits record low again after $700 discount

Samsung’s 65-inch LS03D QLED TV is now just $1,298 on Amazon, down from $1,998. The 4K TV is part of The Frame series, meaning it can display famous artworks when the TV is not in use. This is a great deal on a premium QLED TV for art lovers.
David Chien, 28 Feb 2025 09:39
The upcoming MRG-BF1000RG watch is shaping up to be the fourth model in the BF1000 line. (Image source: Great G-Shock World)

New Casio G-Shock MR-G Frogman diving watch revealed in fresh leak

Casio's upcoming G-Shock MR-G Frogman dive watch has leaked in fully glory. Leaked renders showcase the upcoming model's olive-green, military-inspired colorway. It's expected to be the fourth model in the existing MRG-BF1000 line and will likely carry a premium price tag.
Kristen Spradlin, 28 Feb 2025 09:25
Casio unveils GMA-P2125W-6A G-Shock to celebrate International Women’s Day. (Image source: Casio)

Casio unveils GMA-P2125W-6A G-Shock watch celebrating the women of our time

The purple G-Shock acknowledges the gender inequalities that continue to exist across the globe and promotes the theme of "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment" for International Women's Day (March 8).
David Chien, 28 Feb 2025 08:39
A new lawsuit alleges that the Apple Watch Series 9 (pictured) and other Apple Watches advertised as "carbon neutral" are misleading. (Image source: Notebookcheck review)

Apple faces consumer lawsuit over carbon neutrality claims

Apple is facing a lawsuit lodged by consumers regarding the carbon neutrality of Apple Watch Series 9, Watch SE, and Watch Ultra 2. The lawsuit alleges Apple was misleading in the carbon reduction of certain projects purchased as carbon offsets to advertise the devices as "carbon neutral."
Sam Medley, 28 Feb 2025 03:45
Splitgate 2 open alpha test announcement launch

'Portal meets Halo': Hot new free-to-play arena shooter gets free Steam open alpha

Splitgate fans were justifiably annoyed when the first arena shooter stopped feature development almost two years ago. As it turns out, Splitgate 2 was in the works, and the creators behind it bill it as a more polished version of the first. Now, Steam gamers can play the open alpha test of the shooter, which is somewhere along the lines of Halo or Unreal Tournament meets Portal.
Julian van der Merwe, 28 Feb 2025 03:07
Acer's Swift X 16, shown here in the Iron colorway, comes with a 1,080p webcam (Image source: Acer)

Deal | Acer Swift X 16 with 120 Hz 3.2K OLED and RTX 4050 discounted to under $800

The Acer Swift X 16 ships with a 3,200 × 2,000 OLED panel, a Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and an RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. A couple of USB4 ports are also included, and it all comes in at only $799.99.
Tudor Cibean, 28 Feb 2025 00:03
Feb 27, 2025
Canon PowerShot V3 leaks as super zoom PowerShot V1 sister camera

Canon PowerShot V3 tipped to launch as soon as 2025 as with 1.4-inch V1 sensor and super-zoom lens

Recent leaks indicate that the PowerShot V3 will launch later this year with very similar specs and features to the PowerShot V1, although in a super-zoom configuration. This means it will likely feature a compact body and the same 1.4-inch sensor as the PowerShot V1.
Julian van der Merwe, 27 Feb 2025 23:57
The Samsung Galaxy M06 5G is now available to buy in India. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy M06 5G debuts in India with 12 5G bands and 4 years of software updates

Samsung's Galaxy M series has gotten bigger with the addition of two new models, one of which is the Galaxy M06 5G. With internals carried over from the Galaxy F06 5G, the new phone offers buyers the choice of a budget 5G smartphone with satisfactory software support.
Habeeb Onawole, 27 Feb 2025 23:54
Tesla Cybercab. Tesla has applied for a Robotaxi ride-hailing permit in Calfornia but with human drivers (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla applies for Robotaxi ride-hailing license, but with human drivers

Tesla has applied for a permit to operate a self-driving ride-hailing service in California. However, the license involves human drivers.
David Odejide, 27 Feb 2025 23:41
The nwm Go open-ear earphones use active noise leakage suppression to stop music from annoying others nearby. (Image source: nwm)

NTT Sonority unveils nwm Go open-ear earphones with active noise leakage suppression

The nwm Go can actively suppress sound leakage from disturbing those nearby, despite its open-ear design, by using proprietary sound cancellation technology developed at NTT.
David Chien, 27 Feb 2025 23:41
The Comet is a new and very fast Thunderbolt 5 SSD (Image source: Comet)

Thunderbolt 5 SSD with 4TB: Launch discount for ultrafast Comet expires soon

The Comet is a rather compact SSD that is also supposed to offer extremely high speeds thanks to TB5 compatibility. The system should easily fit into pockets and is also rugged and can withstand some potentially harmful conditions.
Silvio Werner, 27 Feb 2025 23:29
The new NA10H7 mini PC can be configured with up to 64GB memory (Image source: Shuttle)

Shuttle XPC mini PC with Ryzen 7 8845H and up to 64GB RAM and 4TB SSD revealed

The Shuttle XPC nano NA10H7 is a new mini PC that is powered by a pretty fast AMD chipset. The compact system can be configured with different amounts of memory and storage.
Silvio Werner, 27 Feb 2025 22:49
Norton 360 Genie Scam Protection helps users avoid cyberthreats with AI. (Image source: Norton)

Norton 360 products add Genie Scam Protection to stop users from sending their bitcoins and photos to criminals

The new Genie Scam Protection feature leverages AI to spot scams that readers might think are real. This helps avoid embarrassing losses of money and personal information when reading text messages, enticing offers, and surfing the web.
David Chien, 27 Feb 2025 22:36
A defaced Tesla Cybertruck. Police in Colorado arrests suspect linked to mulitple attacks on Tesla's store (Image source: CBS Colorado)

Suspect linked to multiple Tesla store attacks arrested

The Loveland Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect linked to multiple attacks on Tesla’s store in Colorado.
David Odejide, 27 Feb 2025 22:22
DAIMA DLC will be released for DBZ : Kakarot in 2 parts, allowing players to enjoy more DAIMA after the final episode of the series (Image Source : Steam)

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DAIMA DLC revealed

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is taking players on a whole new adventure with the DAIMA: Adventure Through the Demon Realm DLC, set to roll out in two parts after the end of the series.
Santiago Nino, 27 Feb 2025 22:18
Fenix is selling new rechargeable 21700 batteries (Image source: Fenix)

Rechargeable Fenix 21700 battery with 6,000mAh and 21.6Wh now available

Fenix has officially put its new 21700 batteries with particularly high capacity on sale. Their capacity increases from 18 to 21.6Wh, but the battery is also slightly thicker. Additionally, a new variant that doesn’t require a special charger is in development.
Andreas Sebayang, 27 Feb 2025 21:43
TranscribeGlass smart glasses displays live AI speech-to-text transcriptions of conversations. (Image source: TranscribeGlass)

TranscribeGlass AI smart glasses generate live transcriptions of conversations for the hearing impaired

Live speech-to-text transcriptions are displayed on the TranscribeGlass smart glasses in less than a third of a second, enabling individuals with hearing impairments to enjoy conversations with fewer impediments.
David Chien, 27 Feb 2025 21:31
Video Game History Foundation launches digital library of rare materials

Video Game History Foundation launches digital library of rare materials

The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has unlocked a treasure trove of video game history: After years of effort, free early access to a unique digital archive is now live. Immerse yourself in rare documents, out-of-print magazines and other exclusive materials that offer a fascinating insight into the evolution of video games.
Nicole Dominikowski, 27 Feb 2025 21:22
The new Turbo Metal SSD focuses on speed (Image source: Verbatim)

New Verbatim TurboMetal external USB 4 SSD with up to 4TB is actively cooled

Verbatim has added a new and very fast SSD to its lineup. This TurboMetal comes with active cooling and shouldn’t suffer from throttling even when transferring huge files. The USB 4 drive also sports a robust-looking metal case.
Silvio Werner, 27 Feb 2025 20:24
AMD FSR logo (Image source: Corsair)

FSR 4 support for Radeon RX 9070 GPUs includes Monster Hunter Wilds and Marvel Rivals

Like DLSS 4, AMD's FSR 4 uses AI to maximize framerates with minimal quality loss. Games must also be updated to use the new upscaling features. What popular titles might see a generational leap in performance?
Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2025 20:24
The Zero Series Mini Tri-Fold. (Image source: Infinix)

Infinix presents Zero Series Mini Tri-Fold as novel prototype smartphone

Infinix has introduced the concept of a completely new kind of smartphone in the form of its new Zero Series prototype device. As the name suggests, it can fold like Huawei's groundbreaking Mate XT - albeit horizontally rather than vertically and with a potentially more compact footprint. The OEM asserts that it will be able to replace the user's smartwatch and action camera as well as their conventional smartphone one day.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2025 19:53
Epic Games Store will giveaway Them's Fightin' Herds next week (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store: March's second free game is a top-rated hit with online PvP mode

The free game giveaway section of Epic Games Store has been updated. This week, the storefront is giving away an action-adventure title. For next week, it will be giving away a "very positive" 2D fighting title.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Feb 2025 19:35
Apple's iPad 10 (pictured) is now on sale for $70 off at Amazon and Best Buy. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Amazon, Best Buy slash iPad 10th Gen by $70

Both Amazon and Best Buy are cutting the price on Apple's 10th Gen iPad by $70, representing a 20% discount. The tablet features Apple's A14 Bionic CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage.
Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2025 19:15
The Whoop Sleep Staging Algorithm update has arrived. (Image source: Whoop)

New Whoop update makes sleep staging 7% more accurate

An update for the Whoop Sleep Staging Algorithm is being distributed to users. According to the brand’s research, carried out in partnership with two universities, the accuracy of identifying sleep stages has increased by 7%. Plus, Whoop wearables are now said to be better at detecting when you are awake.
Polly Allcock, 27 Feb 2025 19:07
The Retro 65. (Image source: Mixx Audio)

Mixx Audio debuts Revival 65 record player with up-to-date Bluetooth I/O

Mixx Audio purports to offer the perfect way of celebrating National Retro Day today (February 27, 2025) with its new, appropriately-named record player. The Retro 65 is backed to deliver the traditional warm sound of vinyl with its full-sized turntable, belt-driven to support both 33 and 45 rpm modes. The player can also work with wireless external speakers and devices such as smartphones via Bluetooth.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2025 18:54
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are also tipped to showcase narrower Dynamic Island hardware. (Image source: Asher Dipprey)

Analyst comments on potential iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max RAM upgrades

A reliable Apple analyst has shed light on one of the major upgrades planned for this year's iPhone Pro and Pro Max models. Allegedly, Apple will offer the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max with 50% more RAM than their predecessors, all in the name of improving Apple Intelligence and multitasking performance.
Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2025 18:51
The Galaxy Z Fold7 may not receive an 8.2-inch display as a prior report claims. (Image source: Android Headlines & OnLeaks)

Analyst casts doubts on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 display claims

Recent reports have claimed that the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7 will be Samsung's largest foldables yet in their respective categories. A reliable source for all matters display has other ideas, though.
Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2025 18:47
The Redmi Book Pro 14 2025 contains a larger battery than many equivalent 14-inch laptops. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Book Pro 14: Xiaomi releases new MacBook Pro 14 contender with Intel Arrow Lake processors

The Redmi Book Pro 14 2025 is Xiaomi's latest high-end 14-inch laptop. Available with Intel Arrow Lake processors, the new model also utilises an 80 Wh battery and a 120 Hz display, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2025 18:39
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is one of an increasing number of Snapdragon 8 Elite powered smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is already available to import worldwide

Xiaomi has only just released the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in China. While the company will not be offering the handset in other markets just yet, a reliable importer is now offering the handset worldwide at a significantly lower price point than Xiaomi is expected to charge globally too.
Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2025 18:31
The HMD 130 Music will have a huge loudspeaker on the back and media control buttons. (Image source: @smashx_60 on X)

Leak reveals HMD 130 Music and HMD 150 Music feature phones with huge loudspeakers

In addition to manufacturing smartphones under its own brand name, HMD has also been churning out HMD-branded feature phones. A leak has revealed details of two new feature phones coming soon with rear-mounted loudspeakers and dedicated playback controls.
Habeeb Onawole, 27 Feb 2025 18:26
The Pad 3 Pro. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Pad 4 Pro tipped to launch alongside Find X8 Ultra

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is an upcoming flagship Android smartphone now rumored to launch alongside a tablet powered by the same top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon. The "Pad 4 Pro" is backed to challenge super-premium slates such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra with the same kind of extra-large display.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2025 17:56
Zeiss Otus ML f1.4 50mm & 85mm series (Image source: Zeiss)

Zeiss launches high-end Otus ML lens series for mirrorless cameras

Built for high-resolution stills with exceptional build quality, Zeiss new Otus ML f/1.4 lenses are for perfectionist, controlled shots rather than on-the-fly photography. The 50mm and 85mm lenses work with mirrorless cameras and are available in Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony E mounts.
Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 27 Feb 2025 17:48
The U8 already carries an integrated DJI drone system (Image source: BYD)

BYD cars to come with DJI drones for road overflight and vehicle recording

More of BYD's electric cars will come with an integrated vehicle drone option in partnership with the juggernaut DJI that could be used for recording the vehicle and its surroundings.
Daniel Zlatev, 27 Feb 2025 17:30
Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT powered pre-built PCs have been listed on Newegg. (Image source: @Olrak29_ via X)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 series powered pre-built gaming PCs now showing up at online retailers

The first pre-built gaming PCs featuring the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs have started showing up online with a starting price of $1750. For now, there are only a few options but more can be expected around the official release date of March 6.
Vineet Washington, 27 Feb 2025 17:21
Verdun is available on Steam for $3.99 until March 5. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Realistic World War-themed shooter drops to $3.99 with 80% off

Until March 5, Steam has a compelling deal for history and shooter fans. The World War I shooter Verdun is currently 80% off, bringing the price down to just $3.99.
Marius Müller, 27 Feb 2025 17:13
Hogwarts Legacy 2 logo (Image source: Instant Gaming)

Hogwarts Legacy 2 and Hogwarts Legacy DLC addressed in Jason Schreier interview

Even without famous characters from Harry Potter novels, Hogwarts Legacy exceeded all expectations. Jason Schreier has provided Hogwarts Legacy 2 news about unwanted live-service components. Players can also expect the Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition to arrive in the near future.
Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2025 17:09
The Garmin beta version 13.32 update is now available for the Fenix 8. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fenix 8 beta update fixes issue with new tool

A new Garmin beta update has arrived for the Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3 smartwatches. Version 13.32 follows the recently released stable software version 13.31, which brought several new features to these wearables. The change log for this latest beta release indicates that it brings six bug fixes to these smartwatches, one of which tackles an issue with the new Passcode tool.
Polly Allcock, 27 Feb 2025 17:01
The Anker Solix F3800 Plus Portable Power Station will launch in March. (Image source: Anker)

Anker reveals new Solix F3800 Plus power station with generator compatibility

The Anker Solix F3800 Plus Portable Power Station has been officially unveiled in the US. The model shares some similarities with the original F3800 model, such as a 3.84 kWh battery. However, this new version is compatible with gas generators and supports a higher solar input for faster charging.
Polly Allcock, 27 Feb 2025 16:59
The Philips Hue Sync TV is now available for some LG TVs. (Image source: Philips Hue)

New Philips Hue Sync TV app brings smart lighting effects to more TVs

A version of the Philips Hue Sync TV app for LG TVs has been released. The app allows you to sync Philips Hue smart lights with your LG TV for dynamic lighting effects that match what you are watching or playing. It is compatible with various TV models, formats and smart lighting products.
Polly Allcock, 27 Feb 2025 16:57
Xiaomi's new 16-inch laptop challenges rivals with a 165 Hz display and Intel Arrow Lake processors. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Redmi Book Pro 16 released with massive 99 Wh battery and ultra-fast 3K display

Xiaomi has overhauled the Redmi Book 16 Pro, which it now sells as the Redmi Book Pro 16 2025. Not only does the 16-inch laptop now come with a choice of Intel Arrow Lake processors, but it also utilises a huge 99 Wh battery and a 165 Hz display running at 3.1K.
Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2025 16:50
Tesla has upped its Model 3 range specifications (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Tesla increases the Model 3 range on a charge as it changes the tire brand

While the new Model Y Juniper refresh comes with a 5% longer range on a charge than its predecessor, Tesla has bumped the range of the existing Model 3 even more, again by increasing efficiency.
Daniel Zlatev, 27 Feb 2025 16:48
Amazon Ocelot chip for real-world quantum computing applications now available (Image source: Amazon News)

Amazon Ocelot brings quantum computing one step closer

Developed by a team of scientists at the AWS Center for Quantum Computing at the California Institute of Technology, Ocelot allows a 90% cost decrease in quantum error correction. Still a prototype for the time being, this new quantum computing chip could turn Amazon into the leader of yet another market.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2025 16:32
The Surface Laptop 7 Intel series cuts a fine figure in early battery life tests. (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

New Microsoft Surface Laptop releases shown to match Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptops for battery life

One of the main selling points for Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptops is their excellent battery life. While that may be true, early tests of Microsoft's new Surface Laptop releases with Intel Lunar Lake processors have been shown to match or surpass their Qualcomm rivals in some cases.
Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2025 16:07
Raspberry Pi Pico 1 boards can benefit from this clock speed boost, too. (Image source: Raspberry Pi)

Raspberry Pi details speed boost for Raspberry Pi Pico boards via new update

Raspberry Pi has rolled out a speed boost to its RP2040 microcontroller. Rolling out via a new SDK, the improvement comes courtesy of an official overclock that takes the RP2040 beyond the newer RP2350 in this regard.
Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2025 15:59
The Kingbull Hunter 2.0 e-bike has a range of 55 miles (~88.5 km) (Image source: Kingbull)

Kingbull Hunter 2.0: New mountain fat-tire e-bike launches with 55-mile range and hydraulic braking system

Kingbull has introduced the new Hunter 2.0 e-bike in the US. The company’s latest mountain e-bike has a 720 Wh battery, enabling you to ride for up to 55 miles (~88.5 km) on a single charge. A 750 W motor provides a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph). It is now available for purchase directly from Kingbull’s official website.
Abhinav Fating, 27 Feb 2025 15:44
The PlayStation VR2 works with the PlayStation 5 and PC. (Image source: Sony)

Sony announces a permanent price cut for PSVR 2, undercutting the Meta Quest 3

Two years after its release, Sony has announced it is permanently slashing the price of the PSVR2 across all regions. The price cut should help the Japanese tech giant sell more units of the headset which has had poor sales since its launch in 2023.
Habeeb Onawole, 27 Feb 2025 15:40
XMG NEO 16 2025 lineup targeted at gamers and content creators (Image Source: XMG)

XMG starts pre-selling NEO 16 2025 laptops with up to an RTX 5090 GPU and Intel Arrow Lake / AMD Ryzen 9000X3D APUs

Initially announced only with Intel Arrow Lake mobile processors, the NEO 16 2025 laptops are now launching with additional AMD Ryzen 9000/X3D APU options. The E25 (Intel) and A25 (AMD) variants are available for pre-sale with RTX 5090 / 5080 / 5070 Ti GPU options, up to 96 GB RAM, up to dual 8 TB SSD storage and up to a 16-inch Mini LED 300 Hz 2560 x 1600 display.
Bogdan Solca, 27 Feb 2025 15:00

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