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The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 workstation laptop with a Core Ultra 7 155H APU, an RTX 1000 Ada Generation GPU, and a 165 Hz QH+ display is enjoying a big discount at Lenovo’s official store. The laptop features a modern design and is highly upgradable thanks to the inclusion of an LPCAMM2 memory module and two M.2 slots.

Nothing has officially teased the launch of a new product, which will be fully unveiled on March 4. While the company didn't reveal the name, Flipkart may have accidentally revealed it will be the Phone 3a, which is set to be a Pixel 9a rival.

A new teaser from Maxis and EA hints that the classic life simulation games The Sims and The Sims 2 will be re-released soon, possibly in remastered forms. Citing sources close to the games' developments, both titles will be released by the end of the month.

A new listing on the EEC website tells us Nvidia has three entry-level desktop GPUs lined up for launch. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has two variants, while the RTX 5060 has just one with 8 GB VRAM.

The Apple Mac mini was given a brand new and much more compact design last fall, although it is only available in silver. ColorWare is now offering the Mac mini with Apple M4 in a retro design, either in beige or black.

Apple has just released its third major update for iOS 18, which delivers long overdue improvements to the massively-criticized notification summaries, but only a few of the new features are currently available in Europe.

Pixelfed, Loops and Sup - open source alternatives to conventional social media - are taking off. Having just launched a Kickstarter campaign, these platforms aim to counter the negative dynamics of conventional social media by promoting a healthy community and culture of debate, privacy protection, freedom of speech and ensuring the veracity of information.

Microsoft's long-awaited Intel Lunar Lake refresh of its Surface Laptop and Surface Pro lines is right around the corner. The two releases should appear much sooner than expected too with last year's consumer design changes in tow.

Bluesky is capitalizing on a growth opportunity by offering more new features. The social media network's new video tab organizes the media its members share. Still, users have plenty of suggestions for improving Bluesky further.

The anyon_e is a new open-source laptop with a high-resolution AMOLED display that should be suitable for casual gaming. The notes also sports an aluminum chassis and is equipped with a 60Wh battery.

According to a new report, Google is set to increase the cost of a 256 GB version of its mid-range smartphone with this year's Pixel 9a release. Allegedly, the front of the Pixel 8a successor has also appeared online in a separate leak.

Certain models of the M3 MacBook Air 15 are on sale near their lowest recorded price at Amazon. This sale, which discounts the laptops by up to 17%, includes models with ample storage and plenty of RAM to run Apple Intelligence.

Caviar has overhauled Samsung's latest flagship with a series of extravagant releases. While the regular Galaxy S25 Ultra ships with a titanium frame, Caviar's versions feature emeralds and 24-karat gold motifs that contain a working hourglass.

A new report alleges that the Powerbeats Pro 2 iwll use the same microphones found in the Apple AirPods Pro 2. The long-awaited Powerbeats Pro successors will also launch with a new design that caters for optical LED heart rate sensors in each earbud.

In addition to the remarkable longevity, the study claims that charging efficiency, operational safety and recyclability are also major strengths of this new solid-state battery. At first glance, the energy storage disappoints in just one respect.

The selection of affordable Android smartphones with 5G from Samsung in India seems poised to expand substantially with the launch of the Galaxy M16 and the Galaxy F16. Both devices are thought to be powered by the same mid-range MediaTek silicon and to have triple rear camera humps quite like that of the Galaxy Z Fold6.

Nvidia's official driver support for popular graphics cards like the GTX 1080 is apparently ending rather sooner than later. Corresponding hints can be found in the release notes for CUDA 12.8, which describe Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta as obsolete architectures. This means that further development of CUDA features for these cards will be stopped.

Xiaomi has listed a new Smart LED Bulb (White and Color) on its global site. This E27 bulb is matter-compatible with a wide range of remote control options. Other features of the smart home product include several preset lighting effects in the accompanying app and a relatively low wattage.

WB Games and Avalanche Software are keeping the magic of Hogwarts Legacy alive with official modding support. On January 30th, a creator kit will be released to produce never-ending content for the action RPG. PC gamers can then easily download mods from an in-game menu system.

Aqara has released the Display Switch V1 EU in various European countries. This smart home product offers four switches and a 2.08-inch display. Features include support for Zigbee and Matter over Bridge, energy usage monitoring and a built-in presence sensor.

A new stable update has arrived for the Garmin Venu Sq 2 smartwatch. This is the first release of its kind for the wearable in over half a year, resolving a problem with the alarm. However, there is a far larger issue that users have flagged on the Garmin forum that is not addressed in this announcement.

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, initially planned to develop artificial intelligence on an open-source basis. However, no source code for current OpenAI models has been made available thus far. DeepSeek from China takes a completely different approach and offers DeepSeek-R1 under the MIT license. Supposedly, this new AI model is even on par with ChatGPT.

New rumours indicate that Canon will soon launch a new mid-range APS-C EOS R camera to challenge the likes of the Fujifilm X-T50 and X-S20. The new camera will allegedly feature 6K 30 FPS video and an entirely new body design, suggesting that it may not be a replacement for the existing EOS R7 or R10 and instead a retro-inspired camera.

The Galaxy A06 5G is thought to challenge the 2025 budget smartphone market with Android 15 soon. There are intriguing signs that it might do so with a new version of the same SoC as the higher-end A16 5G. Samsung India has just confirmed that a device with its supposed model number exists, thereby hinting that it will become official very soon.

Two of Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon X series chipsets have appeared in early leaks. With Qualcomm having already teased that Oryon V3-based will arrive this year, it now seems that something called the Snapdragon X2 Ultra Premium could also be in the pipeline.

Garmin has released a new beta update for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro that should resolve a frustrating bug on some affected smartwatches. Available now globally, Beta Version 20.13 is one of many v20.xx updates that Garmin has been testing of late ahead of a future stable rollout.

The Epic Games Store has dropped another giveaway to celebrate the rollout of its mobile free game program. The latest deal is the second title for Android and iOS devices in the program and runs simultaneously alongside the storefront's other free game offers.

Two marketing videos teasing the upcoming Casio G-Shock GAV-01 watch have been shared on social media. Both feature the new mascot, CoolEyes, and hint at possible design elements and features of the new model. Plus, rumors suggest that there will be a total of five versions.

The PE320QK X promises to be a particularly colour-accurate OLED monitor when it launches later this year. To that end, the Acer PE320QK X boasts Calman Verified status, unlike many of its OLED peers.

The next iPhone SE has been pictured again in a new set of leaks. Currently thought of as the iPhone SE 4 or iPhone 16e, it still remains unclear whether the mid-range iPhone will line up with a Dynamic Island or Apple's infamous notch across its 6.1-inch display.

iQoo has just confirmed that a new variant of the performance-focused Neo series of Android smartphones will become exclusive to the Indian market "soon". The 10R is rumored to launch with a Snapdragon 8-series platform optimized to deliver 90 frames per second (fps) when its 144Hz display is used for gaming. It is also projected to go for ~$350 or less on its release.

Available with several desktop choices, including Budgie and Xfce, the rolling release distro Solus returns with version 4.7 Endurance. Only available for 64-bit hardware, Solus 4.7 includes multiple package updates, a new software center with out-of-the-box Flatpak support, as well as improved video card compatibility.

Xiaomi has released the Magnetic Power Bank 6000mAh in European countries, including the UK and Italy. The new Qi2-certified accessory offers both wireless and wired charging via the charging pad and USB-C port. Other features include a nano leather exterior and a folding stand.

Govee’s upcoming Uplighter Floor Lamp has been found in the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) certified product database. The Matter-compatible smart home device was on show at CES 2025, where it was seen to project colorful rippled lighting effects on the wall and ceiling.

Whether or not the RTX 50 series is a generational leap in performance, demand remains sky-high. Facing shortages, customers are already lining up outside a U.S. retailer before the January 30th release date. Is camping the best strategy to score an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 at MSRP?

Walmart is now selling the Asus Vivobook S 14 (S5406SA) laptop at a massive discount of $400. The laptop comes with a Core Ultra 7 258V APU, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of replaceable storage. Additionally, the Vivobook S 14 carries a 14-inch OLED panel around the front.

A device backed to launch as one of the most sought-after Android smartphones of 2025 has just been approved for sale in China, according to a typically reliable leaker. It has been certified to use the same relatively fast charging as the flagship Xiaomi 15, which might give it even more of an edge over its Samsung counterpart than its previous generation.

While some S Pen styluses are designed to work with multiple devices, that isn't the case with the Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen and the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Not only will it not work, it poses the risk of damaging your device or the S Pen.

EcoFlow is reportedly planning to introduce a paywall for special features. This means consumers may no longer be able to access a product’s entire feature set at no additional cost. It remains to be seen whether this approach will gain acceptance in the market for power backup solutions.

On February 12, a new Extraction Action RPG will launch in Early Access. Created by former Blizzard veterans, the game combines classic MMO mechanics with fresh PvPvE extraction gameplay.

The Nvidia RTX 5090 FE features a slim two-slot design with an advanced cooling solution, including a two-thirds blow-through system and 3D vapor chamber. Innovations like liquid metal on the GPU die and user-friendly features such as repositioned ports should make the product superior to its predecessor.

This week there are five new games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers - and four of them are new releases that will be added to Microsoft's gaming subscription directly on the day of release.

Casio has announced that the new G-Shock DWE-5600JB-1A9 watch is about to be released in more countries. Product listings for the model have now appeared in France, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, with hints at a January or February release. Features of the watch include interchangeable casing and a battery life estimate of five years.

A recent report suggests that Meta is working on at least two new pairs of smart glasses, which are expected to be released in 2025. The first product, currently known as Supernova 2, is designed with Oakley and aimed at athletes. The second wearable, Hypernova, is a high-end offering with an integrated display.

The Xiaomi 5-in-1 Type-C Hub has been released in several European countries and appears to be about to launch at more of the brand’s online stores. This recently revealed accessory has five ports, allowing you to connect to a 4K monitor and various peripherals. Plus, there is 90W pass-through charging for the host device thanks to a 100W PD input.

The new Tesla Model Y facelift comes with two light bars, both at the front and at the rear, and these offer some intriguing illumination possibilities.

Aokzoe has shared more information about its next gaming handheld. The Aokzoe A1 X will line up as an alternative to the OneXPlayer F1 Pro and Ayaneo 3 thanks to its Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 APU, albeit with an 8-inch native landscape display.

Lava has introduced a new Yuva Smart affordable smartphone in Indian market. The Yuva Smart budget-friendly smartphone comes with an HD+ LCD display, a Unisoc 9863A chipset, a 13 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 10 W wired charging. It will be available soon in India via Amazon.

3DMark Time Spy Graphics score of the RTX 5080 has surfaced online and it puts the RTX 5080 around 15% ahead of the RTX 4080 Super. This performance gap shrinks quite substantially when we compare the RTX 5080 to the RX 7900 XTX.

Nothing has announced the launch date for its first smartphone of the year. Believed to be the Nothing Phone (3), the device, which will be announced during MWC Barcelona, has a design reminiscent of a popular OnePlus phone.