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Apple iPhones have appeared in published marketing material for some of Sony’s European sites. Despite having a well-regarded smartphone line of its own, in the form of Xperia, and a perfectly formed flagship phone with the Sony Xperia 1 VI, it seems the Japanese company would rather use the world’s most popular phone brand in an Inzone-related promotion.

Xbox Cloud Gaming allows gamers to play anywhere, but not necessarily to play everything. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who purchased the Avowed Premium Edition have to wait until its release date to stream the title. Why is the game not available on Microsoft's cloud gaming service?

A new report claims that Samsung may skip the leaked One UI 7.1 update, in addition to delaying the rollout of the long-awaited One UI 7 OTA to eligible Galaxy devices.

The Acemagic F3A AI 370 mini PC can now be ordered, and it comes with a discount, a gift and powerful AMD APU. The manufacturer also advertises its efficient cooling system.

Audio-Technica has announced the second generation of open-ear cartilage conduction headphones. The Audio-Technica-ATH-CC500BT2 retains most of the features of its predecessor while being lighter and smaller.

Even before Monster Hunter Wilds releases on February 28, more monsters included in the full game area are leaking out. The latest Japanese TV advertisement has fans buzzing, with the ice-throwing ape Blangonga up to his old antics.

At just 5.5 mm thin, the upcoming iPhone 17 Air is likely to be the thinnest iPhone that Apple has ever made. With a 6.6-inch 120 Hz OLED display and A19 SoC, the iPhone 17 Air is almost certain to be priced at a premium.

Gaming laptops equipped with the next-gen RTX 50 GPUs are scheduled to start arriving in March. Rumors circulating online now claim that Nvidia has yet to finish working on the RTX 50 mobile GPUs likely due to resource constraints, resulting in the delay of RTX 50-based machines.

The latest development in the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 12VHPWR connector meltdown issue sees a microscope analysis reveal that the manufacturing and certification process of the 12VHPWR cables and connectors may be at fault for recent power and current imbalances and dead GPUs.

A new leak shows off one of AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT variants from PowerColor. Along with its key specs, it also recommends the minimum PSU wattage required to run the card, and it is quite high.

Some of the cabin radar occupancy measurement features that the new 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift will bring upon release are now being unlocked for older Model Y units with a software update.

Xiaomi has now revealed the date for the global launch of the Xiaomi 15 series. Both the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra are slated to debut on March 2 at MWC. According to a new leak, however, the global version of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will come equipped with a smaller battery than its Chinese counterpart.

Broventure: The Wild Co-op brings roguelike survival and base-building together in a co-op adventure. It's now available as a Steam demo, where players can battle monsters, gather resources, and expand their camp.

The Galaxy A15 4G is one of Samsung's most humbly-spec'd Android smartphones of 2024, yet will upgrade to the OEM's latest One UI 7 software soon, according to some new leaks. It is backed to confer new features such as the Now Bar on the non-5G handset. There is a catch, though, which involves the fact that the update has yet to hit any device actually in circulation to date.

The GMKtec K8 Plus mini PC is a great choice for SFF enthusiasts on the prowl for a decently performant mini PC with OCuLink support. Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, the Ryzen 7-powered K8 Plus with 32 GB RAM can now be purchased for an all-time low price.

Third-party Switch 2 accessories could appear for sale even before the console launches. The infamous leaker of Switch 2 CAD photos is now selling a physical version of the console on the black market. How much accessory manufacturers are willing to pay for early access may shock gamers.

The OnePlus Open 2 may not launch this year, but the Oppo Find N5 is still set to bring a camera feature that's missing on most flagship phones: telephoto macro mode. Oppo has even shared some samples taken through this mode.

Huawei has previewed the FreeArc as a pair of open-ear wearables with titanium-wire earhooks for extra stability while running or training. They pack generously-sized drivers backed to deliver appreciable volume with "punchy" bass. They will be unleashed as the brand's first-ever IP57 wireless earphones on the world in February 2025, and are being crowdfunded in advance of this event right now in Japan.

A Nintendo patent for the Switch 2's Joy-Con suggests the controllers can be rotated 180 degrees and attached to either side of the console, offering clear benefits for users.

Right now, gamers can grab a popular co-op zombie shooter on Steam for under $1.

A new action RPG has been available in Advanced Access since February 13 and currently tops SteamDB's "Trending Games" list, praised for its immersive world and satisfying combat.

This game boasts over 350,000 reviews, with an impressive 98% being positive, making it Steam’s top-rated title. If it’s not yet in your collection, now’s the perfect time – Steam is offering a massive 90% discount, bringing the price below $1.

Cuktech has announced the 15 Ultra 20,000 mAh power bank, which is now on sale in the US and UK. The new power bank offers three ports, with a maximum of 140 W or triple port output of 210 W. It also comes with a smart TFT color display and supports a wide range of fast charging protocols. 

GTA 6 is possibly the most anticipated game of the year (or maybe the next...?). The new official Rockstar Discord server is perfect for those who can’t get enough of rumours, news and opinions related to GTA 6.

PirateFi, a recently released free game on Steam, has been removed from the platform. Valve suspects it to be malware and has issued a warning to the players who had downloaded it before the takedown was initiated.

The follow-up to the Apple Studio Display will reportedly arrive in late 2025 or early 2026. The new Studio Display is set to offer significantly improved image quality with the help of a mini-LED backlight. Taking a look at existing Apple products with mini-LED displays may provide clues as to what enhancements we can expect.

A 275W power bank with an OLED display, the Flash Pro Ultra packs desktop-level charging power into a portable device, combining 140W USB-C output with simultaneous multi-device charging capabilities, while maintaining portability.

Stellar Mess: The Princess Conundrum has gone free-to-play until Feb 27 on Steam. The nostalgia-filled point-and-click adventure lets players solve puzzles and uncover a sci-fi mystery in classic retro style.

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M2 with a base M2 SoC, 16 GB of memory, and 256 GB of storage has tumbled down to less than $800. The resulting price matches the record-low that the laptop first reached in November 2024.

Officially announced in December, Elden Ring Nightreign will launch across multiple platforms on May 30th. Select players can already access a test version, yet many technical details remain veiled for now. The game delivers three-player co-op survival action set within the Elden Ring universe.

In addition to day-one support for Avowed, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, the DLSS Frame Generation updates for Wuthering Waves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package also sports support for five new G-Sync Compatible displays and four optimal settings presets.

Castle Crashers is a classic beat-em-up with a charming art style and frantic brawling that you can play solo or with up to four friends online or couch co-op.

According to a new leak, Apple's first foray into the foldables market will see it deliver a "Big Fold" in the same style as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series. Interestingly, though, the foldable phone looks set to be a compact offering of sorts.

Jon Prosser claims to have seen the iPhone 17 Pro and says the earlier rumours about a camera bar are false. He has posted some renders that show us what the upcoming flagship could look like at launch.

Financial Times reports that Arm plans to launch its own line of chips in the coming months. They will supposedly power servers at Meta, who is said to be Arm's first major client.

Samsung is apparently planning an entire series of new mid-range smartphones. Shortly after allegedly official product images of the Galaxy A56 5G have appeared online, the Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G have also leaked with a new design in several colors.

The Series X is feeling neglected, but Microsoft hasn't axed future gaming systems. Plans for a new Xbox console are progressing even with the company invested in other platforms. How might the console turn around Microsoft's dwindling hardware sales?

8BitDo's Pro 2 Bluetooth controller features retro design touches and compatibility with everything from Windows and macOS PCs to the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and Android smartphones, tablets, and gaming handhelds.

After AMD today dropped details about the launch of its next-gen RDNA4 GPUs, its head of consumer and gaming marketing, Frank Azor, shot down rumours of a high RAM variant of the upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU. However, he seems to have left the door open for speculation of a higher-spec version of RDNA 4.

The Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3 smartwatches are currently receiving software version 12.38. This stable update provides a fix for a bug relating to the GPS connection, with an upgrade for the GPS firmware. However, in a post on the Garmin forum, the company indicated that this release has not yet reached all users.

The release of Android 16 is drawing closer as Google has now released the second public beta version of its upcoming mobile OS. This update includes new features for photographers, and owners of a Pixel 9 Pro or other recent Pixel smartphone can check these out right away.

Nvidia is planning on making a return to the smartphone chip market through a strategic partnership with MediaTek. The companies are reportedly developing a powerful mobile SoC with advanced AI capabilities. A strong new player could shake up this market.

PassMark has highlighted a graph that shows average CPU performance in 2025 has decreased for both desktops and laptops compared to 2024. Well-regarded chips like the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and Intel Core i9-7980XE helped push average CPU performance to new heights, but it seems different priorities are in place for Arrow Lake, Granite Ridge, and Strix Point.

The brand-new Tactix 8 joins Garmin’s lineup of flagship smartwatches and offers some rather unusual features, such as a bright LED flashlight with night vision mode. The wearable also has a battery life of up to 48 days and even a so-called Applied Ballistics Ultralight Solver.

Tesla is devising new ways to combat charging cable theft. It is now stamping its name on Supercharger cables.

Nitecore has introduced the Pocket 10000, its first power bank with a built-in USB-C cable. Thanks to a carbon housing, it's very lightweight but still offers a respectable capacity of 10,000mAh. However, there's one specific feature that buyers will miss out on.

AMD's David McAfee confirmed the company will show off the Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 later this month. Subsequently, the GPUs are expected to go on sale in March.

A new rumour from Chiphell mentions an AMD GPU with 32 GB of VRAM. Apparently, it is slated to launch sometime in H1, 2025 and will be made for enterprise applications more than gaming. Update: Frank Azor puts a dampener on the rumour

The affordable Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 and Stealth 500 headsets have mainstream appeal. They will soon be available in purple or arctic camo colorways to make gaming setups more distinctive. Adding to their popularity, the wireless gaming headsets connect to any console or mobile device.

The AstoCAD development team has announced the first release of the FreeCAD soft fork, which aims to drastically redesign the UI of the free, open-source 3D design software to "make FreeCAD sexy."