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Xiaomi has unveiled the Electric Scooter Elite, listing the new model on its global website. This e-scooter leaked earlier this year and is expected to be the cheapest product in the brand’s new line-up. Features include a range of speed modes, front suspension, an integrated display and app-based controls.

The Casio Flame Inside Collection G-Shock watches have been launched in the US. The range includes four models, two GA2100FL and two GA100FL wearables. Features of these new watches include 200m water resistance, at least 29 world time zones and multiple daily alarms.

The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 5 Pro has been listed on the brand’s global website. The model leaked earlier this year and offers various features upgrades on the standard model, such as a more powerful motor and a Traction Control System. While Xiaomi has yet to officially announce the price, two leaks indicate how much this new e-scooter could cost in the EU.

A phishing scam targeting Steam users is circulating, using fake playtest invitations sent through Steam messages to deceive players and capture their login credentials.

The arrival of the Galaxy S25 series is almost upon us. In the meantime, sources have published new promotional materials relating to all models, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra. High-resolution product images have surfaced ahead of schedule too. Update: Images removed per Samsung's request.

PayPal subsidiary Honey is now being sued by the influential PC hardware review group GamersNexus. It is taking legal action as a response to claims made by YouTube channel MegaLag concerning the browser extension's “deceptive trade practices”. GamersNexus editor-in-chief Steven Burke asserts that Honey needs to be taken to account in this manner given the damage done to content creators and consumers alike.

Social media age restrictions are coming to Indonesia as soon as possible, according to the country's officials. This temporary measure aims to protect children while the government is working on a law to set a minimum age for using such platforms, similar to Australia's recent under-16 social media ban.

Nintendo has casually released a trailer showing off the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console. The video confirms several leaks and rumors about the design but also leaves fans wanting more details which they will have to wait until April for.

The Epic Games Store is preparing to update its free game of the week offer with a new title. This week's giveaway typically retails for $19.99 and is designed to test people's problem-solving abilities in single-player, local co-op and online co-op modes.

The Realme 14 Pro shares its design and some of its features with the Realme 14 Pro+. However, it has a smaller display, downgraded cameras, and charges slower.

Although it comes with the same Linux kernel as its predecessor, namely 6.11, the latest Tuxedo OS update sports the latest KDE Plasma update, as well as Vim 9.1, QT 6.8.1, and Firefox 134.0.1. The LibreOffice package also got a minor update, from 24.8.0 to 24.8.3. Several other components were also updated.

The well-received supernatural, open-world game is 80% off on Steam until January 20. If exploring a ghost-ridden Shibuya isn't your thing, and you just want to kill some demons, Evil West is 70% off for a limited time.

The Realme 14 Pro+ is an upper mid-range phone with premium features that has made its global debut in India. The new phone packs a gorgeous display, a telephoto camera, a big battery that charges super fast, and even boasts an IP69 dust and water resistance rating.

The company GMKtec has unveiled a new external graphics card capable of supplying power to connected devices. Additionally, the external GPU offers various connectivity options.

Honor has given the Magic7 RSR Porsche Design a global release. Arriving a day after the global introductions of the Magic7 Lite and Magic7 Pro, the Magic7 RSR Porsche Design sports an ostentatious design with a price tag to match.

Compatible with various Apple devices, the Geo Digital Pencil is designed to be a budget-friendly alternative to the Apple Pencil. Despite its affordability, the stylus supports Find My to help users recover it quickly in case it gets misplaced.

The Asus TUF Gaming F15, or simply TUF F15, laptop equipped with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage has recorded a new record-low price at Best Buy and eBay. Following the $400+ discount on the list price, the notebook has now become an enticing mid-range option capable of driving AAA titles at FHD/ultra.

Xiaomi has revealed the new Electric Scooter 5, which will launch globally. The new model features various upgrades on its predecessor, including a more powerful motor and longer range. Plus, the Electric Scooter 5 features dual shock absorbers to make your ride more comfortable.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch is getting close, but the leak train is still rolling. One of the recent leaks shared the official posters of the lineup, and one of the images gave a glimpse of a new Galaxy AI feature. Update: Images removed per Samsung's request.

The January PlayStation Plus games include some of the most popular franchises on Sony consoles. God of War Ragnarok steals the show, but there are new and old titles worth downloading on January 21st.

NuPhy recently teased the Kick75, a 75% mechanical keyboard that offers the option to swap between low-profile and full-height mechanical switches — something it claims to be a world first. The Kick75 also features some interesting aesthetics, with a lightly frosted transparent PC case and a bright red volume knob.

To kick off the SIms 4 25th birthday campaign, the Sims 4 team has made some visual upgrades to the free-to-play base game. This update also includes some welcomed bug fixes to various expansion packs.

A new, critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows makes it possible for hackers to spread malicious code via emails. Simply viewing an email in the preview window is enough for the malware to take root. Microsoft has released security updates to this end that should be installed immediately.

A new SD and microSD card holder in credit card format from Oda is free, and worldwide shipping is also free. In doing so, the company is aiming to convince customers of the quality of the product without spending a lot of money on advertising.

GMKtec has announced a new mini PC that not only serves as a classic desktop system, but can also be used as network storage. Four storage bays together with two 2.5G Ethernet ports make for both ample storage space and fast network connectivity.

A French woman has fallen victim to a perfidious love scam in which AI-generated images of Hollywood star Brad Pitt were used to gain her trust. Over a period of two years, perpetrators posing as Brad Pitt stole around the equivalent of around $854,000 from the woman.

It looks like one particular Danish electronics retailer has already listed the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, potentially revealing the GPUs retail availability. Another listing out of Germany has tipped the exact specifications of the RX 9070 and 9070 XT, with clock speeds being the main differentiator.

While the M4 Mac mini's small form factor allows it to be easily carried around, it isn't really immune to scratches and other kinds of damage. Waterfield's Shield Case, available in two colors, offers protection and also a way to keep track of your Mac mini.

Tesla is reportedly closing its Model Y production lines in China during the Chinese New Year. The pause is to prepare to ramp up manufacturing after releasing the "Juniper" update.

Samsung Semiconductor has developed a brand-new chip that enables smartphones to wirelessly charge at up to 50 watts. This chip supports the Qi 2.2 standard and promises maximum compatibility, also with magnetic chargers.

While silicon cells are destroyed by solar radiation, In-Ga cells are heavy and expensive. Therefore, it’s time for a better power supply in space, and positive effects on residential solar systems could follow.

Previously, it was rumoured Samsung wanted to mirror Intel's strategy and use TSMC as a stop-gap solution for its Exynos chips. That won't happen now because the Taiwanese chipmaker has apparently rejected the deal.

You can grab an acclaimed roguelike space shooter for just $0.99 on GOG during their ongoing sale. Everspace features stunning visuals, intense combat, and a lot of replayability. The deal ends January 22, 2025.

A new leak gives us our first look at the Galaxy S25 Slim. Design-wise, it doesn't deviate from its non-Slim counterparts, but that's fine because its key selling point will be its razor-thin form factor.

The latest iteration in Microsoft's popular Surface Pro series of Windows tablets has hit one of its lowest prices to date, as Amazon has cut the price of one certain Snapdragon X Plus-powered configuration by almost 30%.

Wyze cameras are affordable and compact ways to enhance home security. Still, it's AI-powered software that unlocks their full capabilities. Wyze's clever Descriptive Text may convince more buyers to commit to a pricey subscription plan.

Amazon has a new design chief, and he's one of four former Microsoft executives that have joined the e-commerce giant. Based on the recent hiring, Amazon seems to be cooking something pretty interesting.

Casio has confirmed the G-Shock GW-5000HS series launch on its official UK website. With Tough Solar, Multiband 6, 200m water resistance, and bio-based resin straps, these watches start at £279 (~$340) in Europe.

The Doogee S118 Pro is a brand-new rugged smartphone with specifications that look undeniably enticing on paper. The brick of a smartphone sports a massive 10,800 mAh battery, an octa-core SoC paired with 8 GB of memory, and 512 GB of expandable storage.

The freshly launched SimplyNUC NUC 14 Essential mini PC boasts serviceable performance, with extremely impressive storage capabilities. Priced affordably, the NUC 14 brings commendable value to the table, provided that raw performance is not paramount.

The Oppo A5 Pro recently debuted as a new Android smartphone with an unusually high amount of ingress protection for its mid-tier specs. Now, it is said to have a vanilla sibling in the wings with the same design and display. However, the plain "A5" might have an even bigger battery, as well as a processor from Qualcomm rather than MediaTek.

TCL has launched its latest flagship 115-inch X955 TV in India. The premium TV has a 4K QD Mini LED display with a 144 Hz refresh and a peak brightness of 5000 nits. Other features include AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compatibility, Dolby Vision support, and an Onkyo 6.2.2 channel speaker with support for Dolby Atmos. It is now available for purchase in India via Amazon. 

The 65-inch Panasonic Z85 OLED TV is an excellent option for anyone on the lookout for an affordable mid-range OLED TV with superb picture quality and excellent gaming capabilities, provided exceptional brightness levels are not a priority.

DJI will no longer prevent US drone owners from flying their drones in restricted no-fly zones — i.e. in controlled airspace, near wildfires, or in and around other sensitive areas. Instead, the responsibility to avoid these restricted areas will now fall entirely on drone operators.

The Samsung HW-QS700F has been officially announced as a flagship 2025 model. The product was on show at CES 2025, though details of more features have surfaced after the event. Like other soundbars from Samsung, it comes with a wireless subwoofer and will offer the brand’s latest surround sound technology, Eclipsa Audio.

After launching the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in a few months, Xiaomi looks geared to refresh the Xiaomi 15 series later in the year with the Xiaomi 15S series, in the same manner as the Mi 10S and Xiaomi 12S lineups.

Honor has just released the Magic7 Pro globally. Now, the company has confirmed that the device will receive better software support than the Magic6 Pro to see it through the entire 2020s.

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is on the horizon, and a fresh leak has now given an early look at the official protective cases for the upcoming flagship phones.

Over a week after owners of the Sony Xperia 1 V began confirming receipt of the Android 15 update, owners of the smaller Xperia 5 V now have similar bragging rights, with users receiving an OTA weighing in at just 1 GB but bringing Android 15 and all its goodies.

The Garmin electrocardiogram (ECG) app is on its way to users in more countries, according to a recent announcement. The feature launched in 2023 and is already available for some smartwatch users like the Fenix 8, Fenix 7 and Enduro 3. In addition to ECG tests, the tool can be used to detect signs of atrial fibrillation.