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The RedMagic 10 Pro is the only Android smartphone with an advanced camera-under-display screen, active cooling and the latest top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC on the global market right now. It has just become available in a new colorway that might appeal more to fans of the Stormtrooper look. The updated take on the 10 Pro's sophisticated hardware goes for just under $700 in countries such as the US.

Huawei is rolling out a global Harmony OS 5.0 update to the Watch GT 4. This new release brings a range of features to the smartwatch, including a new watch screenshot tool, offline map downloads and advanced running metrics. Plus, there are improvements, such as a refreshed user interface and optimized notifications.

Past reports suggested the Samsung Galaxy S25 series won’t have an 8 GB RAM configuration. The entire line is expected to start at 12 GB instead. A new report now shares another memory upgrade that could land on the next-gen flagship phones.

Philips Hue appears to be about to launch a new Automation in its app. The upcoming feature was spotted after the latest update for iOS and Android, version 5.33. This tool, which has yet to be officially announced by the company, is designed for the brand’s smart home security products.

Anker has brought its new MagGo Power Bank (5K, Slim) to various European countries. The model was revealed last year and went on sale in North America in December. This is a thin power bank that comes with a braided cable and is currently exclusive to the Apple Store.

A development build for the much-anticipated ARPG Titan Quest 2 appears to have leaked online. The build seems to be a vertical slice of features to expect from the final version. Steam Deck gameplay footage has also surfaced.

Yale has equipped the Linus L2 with Matter compatibility through an update, massively enhancing the smart lock’s interoperability with various systems, including Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings.

Deficit, a new indie immersive sim by Item42, has you playing as a freelancer with a mission to infiltrate a maze-like research lab and steal a reality-bending device.

All_The_Watts has leaked the announcement date, performance, and TDP range of the debut RDNA 4 cards, the RX 9070 and 9070 XT. The new information aligns with previous rumors when it comes to performance projections while revealing a potential 300+ W RX 9070 XT TDP.

Tesla has added a new blue Model Y color for the Juniper refresh, and it has been snapped out in the wild for the first time.

The Snapdragon 8s Elite has now made its first trip over to Geekbench, with the listing revealing performance and core configuration details of the chipset months ahead of its expected launch and subsequent adoption by devices like the Poco F7.

This week has begun with the first official teasers for the successor to the OnePlus Open, which was launched in China and other Asian countries as the Oppo Find N3. The Oppo Find N5 aka OnePlus Open 2 will be even thinner than the Honor Magic V3 and is expected to launch in just a few weeks.

Counterpoint Research has published a new report that highlights the global smartphone sell-through market share from 2022 to 2024. Per the report, Xiaomi has beat Samsung and Apple to become the fastest-growing phone maker in 2024.

Alleged benchmark results for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT have been leaked online. It was tested in Black Myth: Wukong and Cyberpunk 2077, where it traded blows with upper-mid-rangers from Nvidia.

2025 will be an important year for Apple and is likely to lay the foundation for many new products in the coming years, such as foldable devices, smart home innovations or more affordable mixed reality headsets. According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, virtually all products will at least get a partial redesign this year, with two prominent exceptions.

Inspired by the Lantern and Kitefin sharks, Freestyle Watches has released two new colorways of the popular Shark Classic watch. Featuring Shark Brite tech, these new drops have some extra retro flare.

Not all features of the Galaxy S24 Ultra will survive the jump to the 2025 generation, as a reliable leaker recently suggested based on sources from the retailer scene. Those who use the S Pen the pen to remotely control the camera, for example, may be disappointed by the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

A prominent leaker recently commented in detail on the camera specs of iPhone 17 Pro, which may also have a completely new design. In addition to familiar features, Apple will be working primarily on the telephoto and FaceTime camera in 2025.

Tesla buyers in China can now order the refreshed Model Y. The updated electric SUV might be nearing a US launch as a covered Model Y "Juniper" has been sighted again in public in California.

Microvast's breakthrough True All-Solid-State Battery offers safer, high-voltage operation in a compact form factor. It promises longer range, faster charging, and higher safety for electric vehicles.

The latest product in Creative's solid-state xMEMS lineup distinguishes itself with new sound personalization features, ANC, low-latency mode, 7-hour battery life (28 with case) and sticks to the proven dual-driver architecture for balanced sound, all for a reasonable price.

With the Civilization 7 release date fast approaching, Steam Deck gamers are invited to the launch party. As Steam Deck-verified, the legendary real-time strategy series will be more accessible to mobile gamers. Find out if there are any compromises when playing the game away from desktops.

The new Poco X7 Pro debuted last week and comes equipped with MediaTek's Dimensity 8400, albeit branded as the Dimensity 8400 Ultra. That chipset is a direct successor to the Dimensity 8300 Ultra on last year's Poco X6 Pro so a performance upgrade is expected but exactly how much of an upgrade does it bring?

Xiaomi took the design-focused Civi series outside China for the first time last year by rebadging the Civi 4 Pro as the Xiaomi 14 Civi in India. The Civi 5 Pro, or the Xiaomi 15 Civi, now looks to be on the way, with a new leak revealing key details of the phone.

The Nvidia RTX 50 series desktop GPUs will be available later this month, but the laptop versions are set for March. Well ahead of this official launch, Best Buy has listed nine gaming laptops featuring the new laptop GPUs.

The 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller has been available to buy for barely a month, but for a limited time, you can grab it for a lower price on Amazon. At its discounted price, the controller which works with Android devices only, is even significantly cheaper than rivals.

The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus is a solid choice for anyone on the prowl for a well-equipped power station. With a 3,600-watt maximum surge output, 1,024 Wh capacity, and now, an all-time-low price on Amazon, the Delta 3 Plus offers great value with little downside.

The PVY Power is a mountain-style electric bike with 27-inch wheels rated to go for up to 100 kilometers (km, or ~62 miles) per charge. It is also taking part in its brand's 2025 New Year's sale at the greatest discount. The event also offers up to €230 off bikes with the same amount of torque and fatter tires.

The Anker Power Bank 20K offers a decent blend of performance and affordability, courtesy of its current all-time low price on Amazon. With a peak output of 87 watts and a capacity of 20,000 mAh, the power bank is more than adequate for most potential customers.

Microsoft has brought almost all the Halo games to PC, but Halo 5: Guardians still remains an Xbox-exclusive title. However, as revealed by a promotional image of the Lenovo Legion Go S, it may soon be ported on PC.

The Aurzen Zip has only just debuted as the world's most portable projector on Kickstarter, yet has already accrued about 35 times its original funding goal. It packs up-to-date DLP technology and the inbuilt battery power to keep it playing for up to 1.5 hours at a time in a body that can fold down to be nearly twice as compact as a top-end iPhone.

Xiaomi has hit the scene with two new premium-looking power banks in 33-watt and 165-watt variants. Both the devices sport a modest 10,000 mAh capacity, along with a built-in USB-C cable and a relatively premium design.

A recent tidbit shared by a prominent industry analyst has revealed that the budget-friendly Apple iPad 11 will sport a last-gen flagship SoC, the A17 Pro. Coupled with 8 GB of memory, the upcoming entry-level iPad might pack impressive performance at an affordable price.

The Galaxy A36 5G is now backed to be one of a range of smartphones that will boot Android 15 out of the box that Samsung will bring to the US market, thanks to its latest leaks. They also purport to confirm some more of the device's specs, which include the same charging upgrade reportedly headed to the higher-end A56 5G.

The recently announced AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is soon coming to the mini PC segment, and GMK might just be the first to offer a system that features this Strix Halo APU. At least, that's what the company has shared.

Gigabyte is set to release a new, powerful mini-PC equipped with a high-speed network interface and plenty of USB ports. The system is designed for easy upgradability, allowing users to install more memory and storage.

The MatePad Pro 13.2 2025 is Huawei's latest big OLED screen flagship tablet with the option of a non-glare PaperMatte version of that display. It is only available in China at the moment - however, that might change soon as the high-end slate has been spotted gaining approval to launch in a different country.

The Anker 30W USB-C GaN charger Year of the Snake has launched as a limited edition fast charger on the Apple Store. Its specs are the same as the regular version, and the special version of the power adapter even costs the same.

The third-party software Lossless Scaling has been updated to version 3. This new update promises gamers better upscaling, lower GPU load, improved latency, and, most importantly, up to 20x frame generation mode.

Amazon's limited-time deal on the DJI Power 1000 makes it a no-brainer for anyone who wants to buy a portable power station. At its discounted price, the Power 1000 is even cheaper than the Power 500 which has a smaller battery.

The Relax VR-3 headset presents customers with views of relaxing environments such as a beach while essential oils and noise cancelling headsets complete the multisensory immersion during spa sessions or before dental treatments.

Casio Japan has launched G-Shock GD-010CE-5JF and GA-010CE-2AJF Urban Utility Series watches with a 10-year battery life, biomass plastics, recycled straps, and natural dyes. Priced ¥17,050 ($110) onwards, they will hit the market later in January 2025.

US-based accessory maker Genki had the limelight at CES 2025 for showing off a Nintendo Switch 2 mockup that was allegedly based on the real gaming handheld. But now, Genki admits that the mockup was based on leaks.

The company has secured the partnerships required to manufacture key parts of the Natrium reactor, the first of its kind. Actual construction work for the power plant has already started in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

The 140-watt Baseus Blade 6-in-1 GaN charger blends decent functionality with an ultra-slim chassis. Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, the well-equipped charger can now be purchased for its lowest price ever on the platform.

Casio has announced two new Japan-themed DW-5600 models - DW-5600KHG24-1JR and DW-5600KHK24-1JR - priced at ¥17,600 (~$112). Launching Jan 2025 in Japan, these come with iconic Japanese artwork, exclusive packaging, and the classic 5600 series features.

The Vivo X Fold3 Pro came with every possible quality-of-life perk that could have been packed into a foldable Android smartphone in 2024. However, its successor might come with specs cut-backs by comparison, starting with the amount of camera hardware it has. Then again, the next-gen device might be even thinner and have an even bigger battery to compensate.

The USB-IF introduces a simplified labeling system that shows data transfer speeds and power delivery capabilities directly on devices and cables. It replaces complex technical terms like "USB4 v2" with clear indicators like "USB 80Gbps".

Real-time AI subtitling without the use of any cloud services is the latest schtick from the open-source VLC video player. VideoLAN demoed the feature in a video last Tuesday, pledging support for over 100 languages.

The Jabra Elite 4 wireless noise-canceling earbuds offer admirable sound quality and passable ANC performance for an affordable price - now even more so, thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon. Update: The price has reached a new low.