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Retroid's next gaming handheld releases are right around the corner. Nonetheless, the company has decided to upgrade the Pocket Mini and Pocket 5 in several areas before the pair go on sale, allegedly due to negative community feedback.

Samsung is expected to bring various upgrades to its Galaxy S Ultra line with next year's Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, one crucial aspect is anticipated to remain unchanged, which would see Samsung trailing Motorola and Xiaomi once again.

A new Anker Zolo Power Bank with integrated retractable USB-C cables is said to be in the pipeline. Rumors about the accessory started on Reddit, though limited details have been discussed. Along with the built-in cables, the power bank is rumored to have USB ports, a 25,000mAh capacity, and a digital display.

Apple's upcoming 'It's Glowtime' event is set to feature the company's upcoming flagship iPhones as well as the widely anticipated Apple Watch Series X. However, with the launch of these new devices, certain older-generation products are also likely to be retired.

The WiFi variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage is down to $329.72. This equates to a decent $120.27 discount from what the Android tablet usually sells for.

A new leak of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro combo kit reveals accessories like three batteries, a charging hub, and mounts. Additionally, the camera supports 960fps super slow-motion using 4x frame interpolation for high-speed shots. Expected to launch on September 12, the combo kit may be priced around €479.

The newly announced OneXGPU 2 features the latest AMD Radeon RX 7800M. In a 3DMark Time Spy benchmark run, the eGPU beat the Nvidia RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with around a 16% higher score.

The well-known audio company Sonos had been planning a new product to take on the likes of Roku and Google Chromecast - however, it may have to delay the release of the brand-first product. The OEM is now reportedly shedding employees, not to mention the production of its inaugural Ace wireless headphones compared to in-house projections. The source of all this adversity is said to lie in the furore caused by what should have been a simple update to its smartphone app.

Ice Universe, a reliable tipster, reports that Qualcomm is selling the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 at a 20.68% higher price than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This suggests upcoming flagship phones will be more expensive than current top-end smartphones.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google's latest foldable smartphone, and seems to be one that has made strides in terms of internal design despite being only a second-gen product, according to a new teardown video. Then again, the new top-end flagship has some of the same drawbacks as its non-foldable counterpart in this regard.

Tesla's newest software update brings hands-free opening of the frunk to the Model 3, Model S, Model X, and the Cybertruck. Only the Model Y is left out for now.

The Philips Hue Tento ceiling panel will soon be available in a new square shape in Europe. Five additional versions will join the existing round variant of the smart light, with different sizes, light sources and frame colors. The new model shares many similarities with an older smart light from the brand, though it is cheaper.

One of Anker's most capable power banks is once again on sale at Amazon, which is now offering a large 37% or $56 discount on the portable charger with two USB-C, one USB-A port, up to 140 watts as well as a capacity of 24,000mAh.

The Philips Hue Ensis, a smart pendant light, has been launched in the US. The ceiling-mounted product is available in two colors to suit your home decor. Plus, the smart light features dual light sources, which can be controlled individually, providing white and colored light.

Rokid has presented "the future of augmented reality" (AR) to its Messe Berlin audience in the form of the AR Joy 2, a bundle made of the OEM's flagship micro OLED glasses and Google Certified controller/dongle. The whole kit is rated to keep the user entertained in private for up to 5 hours per charge.

A new leak has now revealed even more information on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 series. Two tablets are expected, with pricing seemingly set to start at under €1300 while going all the way up to over €2000.

Xiaomi has introduced a new smart TV lineup in China. The new range, called Redmi A Pro, has 4K TVs starting from CNY 1,599, around $225. There are six sizes, with the smallest one being 43 inches and the largest being 75 inches.

Tecno asserts that consumers will be able to "See Bigger" and "Sound Louder" on their laptop for less with the latest addition to the MegaBook series. The K16S is powered by the Ryzen 5 7430U, and is touted to have ultrabook portability with an all-metal chassis. It is rated to handle generative AI tasks powered by Windows and OneLeap for wireless links to other Tecno devices.

As Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported, Apple will announce the new iPad Mini 7 after unveiling the iPhone 16 lineup. Per Apple Hub on X, this new tablet is expected to bring some key upgrades, including a new SoC, support for Apple Intelligence, and WiFi 6E.

SpaceX is planning to do its maiden Starship voyage to Mars in the next available 2026 window. It will be used to gauge the viability of sending the first flight with a crew in four years time.

The Khadas Mind 2 is the company's latest sleek-looking mini PC, succeeding the original Mind. The Mind 2 sports Meteor Lake CPUs which can be configured with up to 64 GB of memory, and is priced from $799 onwards.

A renowned leaker for all things drone and action camera claims to have received confirmed pricing information relating to DJI's Osmo Action 4 successor. Surprisingly, the Osmo Action 5 Pro may retail for over 11% more than its predecessor, possibly thanks to its rumoured 40 MP camera sensor.

A typically reliable leaker claimed to have received final measurements for Samsung's next Ultra-branded smartphone. If accurate, then it would see the Galaxy S25 Ultra being the thinnest in the series to date, as well as one of the shortest and narrowest.

The 2024 Lenovo LOQ 15 with Intel Core i5 13450HX and Nvidia RTX 4050 is now on sale. With “BUYMORELENOVO” and “CrazyLegion” codes applied, the gaming laptop drops to $599.99, a $480 discount from the regular retail price.

Acer has just unveiled its first gaming handheld, the Nitro Blaze 7. But as ETA Prime has pointed out in his latest video, it's actually a rebrand of what was supposed to be the Terrans Force Handle 7.

Mechrevo's latest iMini G gaming mini PC is now available for purchase from MiniXPC for $899. Powered by the Intel Core i5-13450HX CPU and an RTX 4060 Laptop discrete GPU, the iMini G should offer decent performance, especially in gaming, all while sitting pretty thanks to its sleek 4.5-liter enclosure.

At the time of writing, Huawei's Mate XT, the company's first tri-folding smartphone, has generated over 1.7 million reservations on VMall within a single day. The device's standout design has attracted substantial attention ahead of its official launch on September 10. Reservations will be open until September 19, 2024.

Apple has updated the marketing material of the MacBook Air M3, and with this, the company is making new claims about the laptop. In the updated material, Apple claims that it is 40% faster than Copilot+ PCs in graphics performance and is the "best AI PC."

The Pocket Go is not just a Ryzen 7 8840HS-powered handheld console - it is the world's first such PC specifically designed for augmented reality (AR) gaming with its own pair of connected glasses. Tecno has now put it on display in Messe Berlin as a Global Product Technical Innovation Award-winning device.

Valerion has revealed details of its VisionMaster Pro 2, a new portable 4K gaming projector. It is set to launch on Kickstarter at the end of this month and is expected to cost $3,599.

The MEGAMINI G1 is accounted the smallest PC with liquid cooling in the world by its OEM Tecno. As such, it has gained a Global Product Technology Innovation Award at the ongoing IFA event. Meanwhile, the potentially ground-breaking desktop's crowdfunding campaign has accrued well over $500,000 worth of backing.

A very comprehensive and illustrated PDF document created by fans summarizes all the leaks about GTA 6. The document is now available in the updated version 1.5.

The Pad P2 Active is AGM's first tablet that comes with a custom case to give it a rugged appearance at need. The case also has a handy 360-degree kickstand and can be used with a detachable shoulder strap for extra portability. The slate also features a generationally improved battery capacity rating, 4G/LTE connectivity and a 50MP rear camera.

The Peladn HO4 mini PC is a strong contendor for a compact computer which packs decent performance along with excellent connectivity and expandability, all while being relatively easy on the wallet.

A city-building game from a well-known indie developer is currently available for free in the Microsoft Store. But gamers need to be quick. The offer is only valid until September 9.

Steam hardware survey results from last month are out, and in terms of the operating system, Windows 11 has finally managed to beat Windows 10 among gamers.

The enthusiast-grade RTX 4080 configuration of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has received another large 25% discount at a well-known online retailer and is now available for one of its lowest prices thus far.

Cooler Master’s Shark X is a pre-built PC that blends performance with a one-of-a-kind shark-inspired design. Powered by an Intel Core i7 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, it delivers strong performance, but its $6,999.99 price is driven more by aesthetics than specs.

The team behind the K36 is preparing to launch a much larger gaming handheld that should soon be available as the K560. Previously thought of as the Powkiddy K56, the K560 leans heavily on the Retroid Pocket 5 in its first official-looking teaser image.

Samsung's latest Galaxy Book has now gone on sale in the US. Available as the Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, the laptop is also one of the first to ship with Intel's new Lunar Lake platform, which Samsung has complemented with a 16:10 AMOLED display and a 76 Wh battery, among other features.

To mark Starfield's one-year milestone, Bethesda, the game developer, posted more details about the upcoming Shattered Space expansion.

Technics has unveiled the premium SC-CX700 200-watt speaker system with Spotify, Tidal, FLAC, DSD, and record player compatibility along with Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. The company’s first wireless speaker system has automatic room calibration, and the speakers use harmonic distortion cancellation to improve the quality of the sound output.

A Best Buy sale has brought down prices on M2 Apple iPad Pro models, with seemingly limited availability leaving the cheapest 11-inch models coming in at $999. Both the 12.9-inch and 11-inch M2 iPad Pro variants are on sale, and they all feature sharp Mini-LED displays with up to 1,600 nit peak brightness.

1X Technologies has announced its Neo bipedal humanoid is one step closer to taking over home chores forever. The humanoid is entering beta testing at select homes before consumer rollout. The humanoid adopts many of the AI technologies utilized in Eve, allowing Neo to clean the home and bake cookies for its owner.

It looks like the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will both be capable of up to 8K 60 fps video, thanks to the new camera sensor and A18 SoC, although Apple may limit the iPhone 16 family to 4K 120 fps, instead. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will both also reportedly come with a minimum of 256 GB of storage.

It appears that Motorola could be preparing to release a third foldable under its Razr 50 series. While the company already sells the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra, new evidence has come to light that the company is working on a device called the Razr 50s too.

Lenovo has finally released new customisation options for its Legion Go, just as it looks like it could be replacing its first gaming handheld. As expected, these only extend to first-party skins, which help give the gaming handheld more of a pop thanks its all-black stock finish.

Nintendo is releasing a new Switch OLED bundle featuring Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The pack includes a white OLED console, a game download code, and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online subscription. It is set to launch in Europe by mid-October, as per speculations.

It looks like the Fujifilm X-M5 will have a fully articulating touch screen attached with selfie functionality attached to the back. This will undoubtedly be a convenient feature for photographers and videographers, but the stacked feature-set is starting to make it look like the X-M5 will cost a lot more than its entry-level predecessor.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus may have launched back in July, but it has just arrived on the Old Continent. The phone brings a handful of upgrades over the standard version that was announced in March.