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Corsair's newest external SSD features USB-C with a bandwidth of 40 Gbit/s, which allows data transfer speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s in real-world use. The versatile and compact USB 4 SSD is also backwards compatible with slower USB-C ports.

OM System has confirmed the apparent launch date for the recently teased and leaked OM-3, which is stacking up to be a compact, retro-styled Micro Four Thirds camera body. In the new teaser, the company also confirmed that the camera will have a colour selector dial, similar to the one found on the Pen F from 2016 and the more recent Fujifilm Film Simulation dial.

While 200-megapixel smartphone cameras have been available for some time and are also found in the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, full-frame cameras currently offer a maximum resolution of just 61MP. With a new 410MP sensor, Canon now illustrates that higher resolutions are already feasible today.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has barely received any notable hardware camera upgrades. Instead, Samsung is advertising numerous software innovations that are intended to result in better image quality and more flexibility. The South Korean company has now explained these camera improvements in detail.

B&H Photo and Video may have revealed when pre-orders for AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT might open up. A listing on their website suggests a late-March sale date for the RDNA 4 flagship.

MSI is launching a quiet mechanical keyboard for stress-free gaming and working. At a reasonable price, the Strike 600 has a full-size layout and enough gaming flair to warrant attention. How else does MSI's keyboard plan to compete with its Logitech, Razer, and SteelSeries rivals?

Microsoft is supposedly working on a more compact version of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. These devices could be smaller and more affordable, but should also have decent performance and battery life thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus.

Ayaneo has finally revealed when it will begin selling the Ayaneo 3, its next premium Windows gaming handheld. The company has also dropped a few hints about pricing and availability before its full unveiling later this week.

The loss of the federal rebate and the tariffs that President Trump's administration is about to levy on imports from neighboring countries are taking a drastic toll on the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 prices.

The Anker Nano 67-watt charging station sports a total of six outlets, including four USB ports and dual AC sockets. With an attractive exterior design that prioritizes portability, the charging station offers great value at its current sale price on Amazon.

The iPhone SE 4 is widely expected to see the light of day sometime during the Spring of this year. The budget iPhone is also rumored to a receive a plethora of enticing upgrades, including a 6.1-inch OLED screen, a 48 MP camera, as well as a flagship SoC.

According to a new report, Apple and its partners are already developing 8th-generation iPad Pro tablets. The same report names when new OLED hardware should enter mass production but stresses that there will be few noticeable differences from last year's releases.

The ever-growing pool of apps rated to help the user manage their mental health and/or related conditions is now predicted to represent an industry that will be worth nearly $18 billion by the start of the 2030s. The 'solutions' are backed as the latest and greatest way to access help and treatment, although they have their drawbacks.

The Epic Games Store has now started giving away another free game, but only for a short time. Somehow, a now infamous Redditor got his hands on details about next week's giveaway, the accuracy of which the storefront has now confirmed.

Tesla apparently has ways to control its Robotaxi/Cybercab manually despite that it is not supposed to have a steering wheel or pedals when it launches, initially in an employee shuttle service fleet.

A reinforced case is essential for buyers who plan to own an S25 Series phone for longer than one upgrade cycle. OtterBox is debuting a range of new cases that promise long-term protection for Samsung's new smartphones.

Retroid has now published an Android 13 update for the Pocket Mini. Although the device theoretically now runs the same software as the larger Pocket 5, early reports point to a myriad of issues.

Muliple Chinese smartphone OEMs are thought to unleash the highest-end or otherwise most interesting devices they have currently got at around the same time in February 2025, so as to coincide with the country's New Year celebrations. Now, Huawei is thought to join in with its latest premium clamshell foldable handset.

Lenovo will not begin shipping the SteamOS version of the Legion Go S for a few months yet. In the meantime, a well-regarded SteamOS alternative has added support for the Windows version of the device to provide a Steam Deck-like experience ahead of schedule.

The Camon 40 Premier 5G will become Tecno's latest flagship mid-range Android smartphone in the near future, according to the latest leaks. They also suggest that its design mimics that of a higher-end device, although the two seem to have an advanced kind of telephoto lens in common. The 40 Premier is also now tipped to have relatively fast charging and NFC.

In a bid to develop Android XR, Google has acquired a part of HTC Vive. The acquisition also includes a transfer of employees from HTC to Google, and a partnership between both companies.

Various details about a new Powkiddy gaming handheld have surfaced online. Allegedly set for release soon, the so-called Powkiddy V20 slots into the company's line-up with an Allwinner A133P chipset, a 480p display and a comparatively large 5,000 mAh battery.

Zepp Health has improved its integration with Health Connect, allowing for more data to be transferred to the Android app. Amazfit smartwatch users can choose to sync all or just some metrics captured by their wearable or otherwise logged in the Zepp app. However, one user has flagged a potential issue with this new feature.

Xiaomi has released the Smart Tower Fan 2 in another European country, and evidence suggests that it will arrive in other areas in the near future. The company says that the fan can intelligently adjust its speed based on detected temperature and can mimic a natural breeze. Plus, the smart home device is compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

Aqara has launched the Hub S1 Plus in various European countries. This new smart home hub is described as premium and supports Matter. It offers a 6.9-inch touchscreen with a wide range of functions, such as viewing live video streams and monitoring energy consumption from connected devices.

Samsung has been offering industry-leading software support across its smartphone portfolio for some time. The advent of the Galaxy S25 series now brings a more secure update process to the company's flagship product stack, too.

The Xiaomi 15 is not available globally yet. While Xiaomi has not even hinted when its latest compact flagship will be available outside of China, it has already refreshed it in its home market. Available exclusively in a 'Carmine Red' makeover, the Xiaomi 15 New Year's Flavour celebrates Chinese New Year, which falls on January 29.

Qualcomm and Samsung have now shared details about the new Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, codenamed SM8750-AC. Allegedly a 'completely custom' chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy falls short of hitting its overclocked CPU and GPU figures in early post-release benchmark results.

The Epic Games Store is updating its free game giveaway with a new indie title. This time, the storefront has discounted a first-person puzzler to $0.00, which has been well received by fans and critics alike.

A fantasy RPG released on January 22 is captivating players with its dark setting and immersive story. This success is mirrored on SteamDB, where the game topped the "Hot Releases" category just one day after launch.

On January 22, a vibrant action-adventure game emerged from Early Access and claimed the top spot in Steam's "New and Trending" category. Its success is largely due to its charming protagonist and laid-back atmosphere.

By the end of January, six games will be leaving Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription. Until then, subscribers can take advantage of exclusive member discounts to purchase the titles individually.

A new leak suggests the upcoming OnePlus Open 2 may not claim the title of the lightest foldable smartphone in the market. The leak indicates the device could weigh more than the Vivo X Fold 3.

The 2023 Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 8, featuring an RTX 4080 laptop GPU, a Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage, is now on sale. The laptop is in "Certified-Refurbished" condition and comes with a two-year Allstate warranty.

The Galaxy S25 Edge made an appearance at Samsung's first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. While its design is now public knowledge, its specs aren't, but new info suggests it might be slightly less-powerful than the other Galaxy S25 models.

After revealing some initial information at CES 2025, AMD is officially releasing the RX 9000 RDNA 4 GPUs in March 2025. Possible reasons for AMD pushing RDNA 4 release date to March have now emerged online. It seems Team Red is fundamentally shifting how it handles Radeon product launches.

Samsung has beaten Apple to the draw in giving a foretaste of a much thinner Galaxy S25 model at yesterday's Galaxy Unpacked event, which will not be called Galaxy S25 Slim but rather Galaxy S25 Edge. An analyst has now provided further information on Samsung's answer to the iPhone 17 Air. Samsung's first tri-foldable was also teased yesterday.

The Dell Inspiron 14 7445 is a budget-oriented 2-in-1 laptop coming with a 1,920 × 1,200 touchscreen, an AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. There are also plenty of ports, although it would've been nice to see support for USB 4 as well.

GTA 6 may very well break the $70 pricing barrier of AAA games and retail anywhere between $80 to $100 capitalizing on the current momentum, according to an industry analyst. This may very well be emulated by other studios in a bid to counter the trend of lowering prices over several decades made worse by spiraling development costs.

The 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) State of the Gaming Industry report has been released, and it contains some positive details for both PC gamers and those keenly awaiting the Nintendo Switch 2. The results of a survey of game developers seem to imply that the Valve Steam Deck will certainly not struggle in terms of support despite the upcoming release from the Big N.

Seeed Studio has launched a new expansion board for the Raspberry Pi 5. Its two M.2 slots offer space for SSDs or AI accelerators, while it remains possible to use additional sensors and actuators.

Google announced that ChromeOS 132 would bring a variety of education-focused tools, including the ability to control the operating system with facial gestures, the software that turns a smart board into a full ChromeOS device, and some AI and LLM tools for the classroom.

Anker's first robot lawn mower, the Eufy E18, has now been unveiled in all its glory. The lawn mower is based on a well-known and innovative model and does not need boundary wires at all.

Philips Hue lamps will soon be able to switch on and off automatically when someone enters or leaves the room without the need for a motion sensor. This is made possible by ambient sensing, a new technology that enables smart home devices to detect individuals in an unusual way.

The VoltaGo Max is a powerful and versatile charging solution that can charge up to five devices at once, including laptops, and supports high-power wireless charging. It is also TSA approved and thus travel friendly.

Samsung and Google have partnered on a Galaxy Watch 7 software experience designed for kids. The special mode will allow parents to keep in touch with their kids by equipping them with a Galaxy Watch 7 LTE instead of a smartphone.

PowerSchool, one of the largest student management software providers, was hacked earlier this month. Details of the hack have surfaced, with the malicious actor claiming they stole personal data for over 62 million students and 9.5 million teachers.

Microsoft has been working on a solution for congested Xbox storage. Some Xbox Insider Program members can now connect more massive USB drives. Sadly, this method of storage expansion still can't boot Series X games.

Another steep sale discount has been applied to the RTX 4070 configuration of the popular Zephyrus G16. Although the Asus laptop isn't as impressive as its redesigned 2024 successor, the comparatively affordable 16-inch notebook can be a viable choice for budget-conscious gamers.

NuPhy has released more details about the upcoming, retro-inspired Kick75 "hybrid mechanical keyboard" which it claims is the first in the world to offer compatibility with both low-profile and full-size mechanical switches. Currently, there is a $1 buy-in fee for the pre-order, and the full price is slated to be revealed in February.