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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.

Govee has launched the Smart Thermo-Hygrometer 2s Lite in the US. It is said to provide precise temperature and humidity measurements, with data refreshed every two seconds. You can remotely track the data collected in the accompanying app, which also offers a data export feature.

Honor is tipped to launch a rival to devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 in mid-2025. It is now tipped to do so with a processor that would be a substantial upgrade to that of its predecessor the Magic V Flip - however, that would still not be enough to overtake the upcoming Motorola Razr + 2025.

The Xbox Velocity Green Core wireless gaming controller is 40% off on Amazon, reaching its record-low price. With a bold green aesthetic, the Xbox Core wireless controller features a new hybrid D-pad, button mapping, textured grips, triggers, and joysticks and offers up to 40 hours of playtime on a single charge.

The first tentative signs of evidence that OnePlus is gearing up to unleash a new tablet in 2025 have started to emerge. The latest of them suggests that the "Pad 3" might be able to charge even faster than its predecessor. The slate might also have a battery size upgrade, although not as much of one compared to the OEM's flagship smartphone.

YouTuber WekiHome has revealed the internal changes that Xiaomi has made between the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra. While the latter's new 200 MP telephoto takes up a lot of space, Xiaomi has also made a few key changes to the returning Sony LYT-900 primary camera sensor.

Oppo's habitual mid-year updates for its mid-tier range of Android smartphones is thought to involve a lot of flagship-grade build quality, biometrics and extra buttons in 2025. Some of them are also now projected to come with the Quick Button for camera functions that debuted in the higher-end Find X8 series.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has now entered the hands of early adopters in China. Based on early footage, Xiaomi's new 200 MP telephoto camera stacks up well against its peers, particularly the Vivo X200 Pro with which it shares its Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor.

The team behind the Metro games is back with another story-based first-person sci-fi shooter called La Quimera. It is set in 2064 in the Latin American megalopolis and brings intense gunfights, exosuits, and robot dogs.

The Casio G-Shock DW-6900TR watches are “Coming Soon” to more European countries, according to a series of product listings. These three limited products celebrate 30 years of the DW-6900 line and are already available in other markets. Features include a stopwatch, an LED backlight and up to five years battery life.

Three of Apollo Automation's smart home devices are now Works with Home Assistant certified. These products include two multisensors with mmWave presence detection and an air quality sensor. The certification is a marker of product quality, with devices undergoing testing by a partner company.

Casio is about to launch four new Edifice EFR-575 chronographs in Europe: the EFR-575D-1A, the EFR-575D-2A, the EFR-575L-7A and the EFR-575CL-3A. These models are listed as “Coming Soon” in various countries, and their prices have been revealed. Features include a domed watch glass and a stopwatch tool.

The Samsung HW-Q910D soundbar, featuring 9.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos, wireless subwoofer, and Q-Symphony, is now 50% off on Amazon. With immersive sound and deep bass, it’s a solid home theater upgrade.

The Casio Manga CasiOak GA-2100MNG series has surged in value after production has seemingly ended. Launched in 2024, its unique manga-inspired design made it a huge hit, and it’s now selling for twice its retail price.

AMD is introducing a new and improved FSR 4 alongside today's RDNA 4 announcements. FSR 4 will be an RDNA 4-exclusive feature for now as it uses a complete ML-based pipeline leveraging the FP8 capabilities of the new compute units. Radeon Adrenalin software is also getting a bunch of AI tools including AMD Chat, Image Inspector, and AI Apps Manager.

Possibly the most unexpected cost-cutting measure on the iPhone 16e is the omission of MagSafe, which has been available on iPhones since the iPhone 12 for attaching practical accessories and various charging devices. Apple has now provided an explanation for removing this feature from the iPhone 16e.

Monster Hunter Wilds is exceeding expectations for Steam player counts. Even with a large console fanbase, the Capcom game has dethroned PC exclusives like Dota 2. However, complaints about optimization have led to less impressive Steam ratings.

Xiaomi is days away from revealing a new set of devices globally. While the company will not be unveiling anything until next week at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, a retailer has hinted at higher-than-expected launch pricing for the long-awaited Xiaomi Watch S4 smartwatch. Update: Multiple Amazon listings have offered fresh insights into global Xiaomi Watch S4 pricing.

Thanks to an atmospheric game world and iconic villain, this game is considered a highlight among open-world shooters by genre fans. Thanks to the Ubisoft Publisher Sale, Far Cry 3 is currently available on Steam with a 75% discount for just $4.99.

Garmin claims to have resolved a bug on the Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro and other smartwatches that was preventing external sensors from connecting automatically at the start of an activity. The fix, which is now rolling out for public beta testing, should eventually reach all compatible smartwatches as a new update focusing on eradicating other outstanding bugs.

Several Chinese brands are reportedly moving their flagship phone launches to September, potentially featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and Dimensity 9500 chipsets. This shift could set up a direct showdown with the iPhone 17 series.

Right now on Steam, players can grab a full-price game for just $6 thanks to a 90% discount. With over 19,000 reviews and a "very positive" rating, the city-building strategy game Anno 1800 could be worth a look.

Steam has launched another free weekend, giving players three days to try a game at no cost. Those who enjoy Expeditions: A MudRunner Game can also take advantage of significant discounts.

New images of the Switch 2 dock have recently surfaced, offering fresh insights into Nintendo's next console generation. They were shared by a leaker who previously released accurate CAD renderings of the Switch 2.

Leica has introduced its latest high-end timepiece, the ZM 12, in the US and Europe. The company’s new watch features a 39 mm titanium/stainless steel case with four different dial colors, a Leica in-house LA-3002 calibre with 60 hours of power reserve, and 100 m (~328 ft) water resistance. The ZM 12 is now available for purchase via Leica’s official website.

The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro is Xiaomi's latest set of high-end TWS earbuds. While the Buds 5 Pro look like the AirPods Pro 2 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Xiaomi's new earbuds have a Hi-Fi trick up their sleeves.

HP's Envy x360 14 2-in-1 laptop features a high refresh rate 2.8K OLED screen, a 12-core Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, 16 GB of RAM, as well as a 1 TB SSD. A sleek aluminum chassis and Thunderbolt 4 complete the package, and it all comes in at just under $800.

This 2023 model packs premium features like the 14-inch Mini LED 2560 x 1600 125 - 250 Hz display with ~100% DCI-P3 color gamut, a Thunderbolt 4 port, micro SD card reader and fingerprint reader. Apart from the i7-13700H and the RTX 4070, it also comes equipped with 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD and 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM.

Microsoft appears to be preparing to say goodbye to its once-popular videoconferencing app, Skype. A note found in a recent build suggests that Microsoft Teams is set to become the successor to the platform Microsoft acquired in 2011.

The Acer Swift Edge 16 based on the Ryzen 7 7840U APU with 8 Zen 4 cores and a Radeon 780M iGPU can now be yours for under $800. The notebook is hardware-packed with a 16-inch OLED display around the front and 16 GB/1 TB RAM/SSD under the hood.

Anker’s soundcore Boom 2 Pro has appeared in a product listing on Amazon in Europe. The model was on show at CES 2025 and will follow the earlier Boom 2 Plus with one upgrade. Other features include a 140W audio output, an integrated battery for up to 20 hours of playback time and dynamic lighting effects.

The iPhone 16e has now hit store shelves and has been tested by reliable outlets. The mid-range Apple smartphone performs on par with the pricier iPhone 16 in CPU tests but falls behind in the GPU department, as it has one fewer GPU core.

Leaks about Apple’s upcoming iPhone models, expected to be officially unveiled in September, have been remarkably consistent. Another well-known leaker has now showcased four new CAD models, offering an even clearer glimpse into the next generation of iPhones. The lineup reportedly comprises the standard, Air, Pro and Pro Max models and might hold a number of surprises.

AMD dwelt on several key aspects of RDNA 4 that will officially launch today. Featuring in the new Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 GPUs, RDNA 4 enables next generation gaming and content creation experiences with support for new ray tracing and path tracing features, ML-based upscaling with FSR 4, and new video encode-decode capabilities.

AMD's latest GPUs — the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070 — bring RDNA 4 goodness with improved ray tracing and ML capabilities and will be available from AMD's AiB partners from March 6. The new cards aim to offer a superior 4K gaming experience at 1440p prices, beating RDNA 2 and Nvidia Ampere flagships by a wide margin

The Xiaomi Smart Speaker Pro has been revealed in China. This new model features various upgrades over the original, including the new Super Xiao AI voice assistant, which can handle more complex commands. Other features include dynamic lighting effects and an IR transmitter to control regular home appliances.

The Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum is launching in Europe in the near future alongside the Saros 10R. The company has recently confirmed the European pricing of the Saros 10, following the earlier leaked pricing of the Saros 10R. Plus, Roborock has announced that early customers will be eligible for a discount on their purchases.

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra release date came with a significant price reduction from the preorder period, and the premium EV is now cheaper and faster than the Tesla Model S Plaid.