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May 1
Acer has only revealed one photo for the Predator XB323QK V4 so far. (Image source: Acer)

Predator XB323QK V4: Acer seeks to challenge Asus ROG Strix XG32UCG with new 32-inch and 320 Hz gaming monitor

The Predator XB323QK V4 is Acer's answer to the ROG Strix XG32UCG that Asus has been teasing for a while. While global availability for Asus' 32-inch and 320 Hz gaming monitor remains unclear, Acer has confirmed when and for how much the Predator XB323QK V4 will be available.
Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 16:14
The Nitro XV240 F6 should finally be available later this month after being unveiled eight months ago. (Image source: Acer)

Nitro XV240 F6: Acer updates pricing for 600 Hz gaming monitor before embarking on global release

Acer has shared new details about the Nitro XV240 F6, eight months on from its initial debut. Now sporting new pricing that sees the monitor become cheaper in Europe but more expensive in the US, the Nitro XV240 F6 still retains its standout 600 Hz refresh rate and decent colour accuracy.
Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 16:11
Microsoft Xbox console lineup (Image source: Microsoft Gaming)

Microsoft raising prices of the Xbox Series X, Series S, accessories, and first-party games

After much speculation, Xbox consoles are more expensive across the globe. The 512 GB Series S now costs $379.99 instead of $299, while the 1 TB Series X is $599.99. Microsoft also adjusted the prices of other console models, first-party games, and accessories.
Adam Corsetti, 01 May 2025 16:06
Arma 3 is 84% off on Steam until March 5 and costs less than $5. (Image source: Steam)

Realism over Hollywood: Military sim with 200K+ positive reviews just $5 in Steam Sale

If you think Call of Duty is a bit too easy and you're up for a real challenge, Steam might have a deal worth checking out. As part of the Wargames Fest, Arma 3 – a fan favorite among military sim enthusiasts – is 84% off and going for under $5.
Marius Müller, 01 May 2025 15:38
Samsung was directly asked about releasing a tri-fold smartphone like the Huawei Mate XT, pictured, in its latest earnings call. (Image source: Huawei)

Samsung teases possible Huawei Mate XT rival for release later this year

Samsung continues to drop hints about releasing its first tri-fold smartphone. In a new earnings call, the company suggested that it will be exploring 'new product segments' and will be 'strengthening the foldable lineup' in the second half of 2025 when asked directly about offering an alternative to the Huawei Mate XT.
Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 15:24
Until May 8, Sunset Overdrive is available on Steam with an 80% discount for $4. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: Mutants, teddy bear grenades & Punk – bizarre RPG now just $4

If you're in the mood for something different, this RPG might be worth a look. The end of the world didn’t come through bombs, but through poorly tested energy drinks. Grenades? Here, it’s teddy bears. Sunset Overdrive has solid reviews and is going for just $4 right now.
Marius Müller, 01 May 2025 15:05
The Casio G-Shock DW-5600BBR-1ER (pictured) comes with a 200-meter water rating and a multi-function alarm system. (Image source: G-Shock UK)

New all-black Casio G-Shock DW-5600BBR-1ER now available with limited stock

The Casio G-Shock DW-5600BBR-1ER is now available to buy in the UK for £99.90 (~$133). It features a matte black resin case, bright red display, LED backlight, 200m water resistance - all packed into Casio’s classic square design.
Anubhav Sharma, 01 May 2025 14:49
Samsung's next piece in the Galaxy S25 series puzzle is almost upon us. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Leaks reveal upcoming launch date and detailed specs for super slim flagship

A new leak suggests that the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is less than a fortnight away. Meanwhile, detailed specifications for Samsung's ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air rival have now turned up online too.
Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 14:20
Garmin's latest beta development for the Fenix 8 and other smartwatches has now surpassed 160 changes. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major new update to current flagship smartwatches with another dozen improvements

Garmin is not slowing up in its pursuit of squashing bugs on its latest high-end smartwatches. While the company recently delivered a rather sparse new stable build for the Fenix 8 and other devices, its latest beta update brings another dozen improvements to take a future v15.xx build beyond 160 changes.
Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 13:25
The Xperia 1 VII is rumoured to contain upgraded telephoto and ultra-wide-angle cameras too. (Image source: via Sumaho Digest - edited)

Sony Xperia 1 VII outperforms Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Elite in early benchmark

According to recent reports, Sony is set to officially unveil its next-generation camera flagship later this month. An early benchmark leak has indicated that the Xperia 1 VII will be over 30% more powerful than the Xperia 1 VI and will outperform other Snapdragon 8 Elite touting handsets like the Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra.
Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 13:20
A screengrab from a WoWCast video on YouTube showcasing the new Rotation Assist tool in WoW. (Image Source: Blizzard/World of Warcraft on YouTube)

WoW: New optional one button spell rotation to simplify combat announced

When enabled, the feature will highlight the next optimal ability in your rotation. Optionally, players can also turn on a one-button mode that will automate the process at a cost. The functionality is similar to the popular WoW add-on, Hekili Priority Helper.
Rohith Bhaskar, 01 May 2025 12:45
Sony brought a new design to the WH-1000X series with its fifth-generation release. (Image source: Sony)

Sony WH-1000XM6: Early pricing details revealed for rumoured wireless over-ear headphones

All signs point toward Sony releasing the WH-1000XM6 later this month. To that end, a reliable leaker has revealed early pricing details for Sony's long-awaited WH-1000XM5 successors while also reiterating plans to offer the wireless over-ear headphones in three launch colours.
Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 12:21
A promotional image for Square Enix's Golden Week Sale 2025 with Golden Week written in bold letters with the event dates at the bottom. (Image Source: Square Enix)

Steam Square Enix Golden Week Sale: Up to 60% off on Nier, Final Fantasy, and more

To celebrate Golden Week, Square Enix is running a special event on digital storefronts with massive discounts on popular franchises like Final Fantasy, Nier, Kingdom Hearts, and more.
Rohith Bhaskar, 01 May 2025 11:44
Epic Games has continued giving away indie games on its free game program for another week. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store: New free game giveaway starts May 2025 but only for a limited time

The Epic Games Store has started May 2025 with a fresh free game giveaway. Available to add to your Epic Games library for free in a limited-time deal, Super Space Club builds on the arcade classic space shooter genre with eye-catching visuals.
Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 11:39
Tesla is banking on the Model Y facelift and its cheaper version to revert a Q1 sales slump. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla board chair denies trying to oust Elon Musk as the CEO leaves the West Wing

Robyn Denholm, the chairwoman presiding Tesla’s board of directors, expressed her confidence in the embattled CEO. 'The chief executive of Tesla is Elon Musk and the board is highly confident in his ability to continue executing…,' she said.
Daniel Zlatev, 01 May 2025 10:07
LG Display prototypes blue phosphorescent OLED panels that use less power on commerical manufacturing equipment. (Image source: LG Display)

LG Display manufactures blue phosphorescent OLED panel prototypes: Lower-power panels coming to smartphones

LG Display has successfully manufactured prototypes of its hybrid tandem OLED panels using phosphorescent blue OLED technology. The panels are more efficient than conventional OLED panels, reducing power consumption by 15%.
David Chien, 01 May 2025 09:21
Dungeons of Hinterberg RPG blends magic exploration and social sim mechanics

Deal | Steam sale slashes price on puzzle-platformer that blends social sim, magical combat, and Alpine exploration

Dungeons of Hinterburg is a puzzle platformer that takes place in the Alps, featuring charming cel-shaded art style and a "social twist to RPG progression." Players are tasked with exploring the world with their trusty snowboard, solving puzzles, defeating monsters, and learning to use their magic as they unlock the secrets of the serene world and its dungeons.
Julian van der Merwe, 01 May 2025 07:13
No Rest for the Wicked is a decent alternative for those wary of regular ARPGs (image source: Grok)

Dark Souls meets Diablo: Challenging isometric ARPG gets discounted on Steam following major content update

No Rest for the Wicked is an early access title from Moon Studios. It is a unique blend of ARPG and Souls-like elements.
Anil Ganti, 01 May 2025 05:18
The GMKtec NucBox G5 micro PC can turn any HDTV into a computer for streaming, office, and web apps. (Image source: GMKtec)

Deal | GMKtec NucBox G5 micro PC receives 20% Prime discount

The GMKtec NucBox G5 PC is on sale for Amazon Prime members and can turn any television into a computer, adding more features than the Roku, Fire, or Apple TV since it runs Windows 11 Pro.
David Chien, 01 May 2025 02:04
Xbox Gaming banner (Image source: Microsoft Gaming with edits)

Earnings report shows rising Microsoft Gaming revenue despite declining Xbox console sales

Microsoft Gaming is earning more than a year ago, even with falling console sales. Profits from subscription services and multi-platform titles led to a positive financial report. Microsoft may change strategies again, with several rumored Xbox consoles in development.
Adam Corsetti, 01 May 2025 01:02
The Shokz OpenDots ONE clip-on earbuds are designed to stay on during intense workouts. (Image source: Shokz)

Shokz launches OpenDots ONE clip-on earbuds for intense workouts and sports, featuring Dolby Audio and active noise-leakage suppression

Shokz has unveiled the OpenDots ONE clip-on sports earbuds with an open-ear design, dual-driver Dolby Audio, active noise-leakage suppression, and nickel-titanium bands for a secure fit.
David Chien, 01 May 2025 00:29
Xiaomi’s Portable Photo Printer 1S is set to launch in various markets globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Portable Photo Printer 1S launching globally

Xiaomi has listed the Portable Photo Printer 1S on its global website, pointing to an upcoming launch in markets worldwide. This pocket-sized gadget allows you to quickly print photos from your phone via Bluetooth. Plus, there are a range of customization options in the Xiaomi Home app.
Polly Allcock, 01 May 2025 00:07
Apr 30
Nanoleaf appears to be about to launch the new Solar Garden Lights. (Image source: Nanoleaf)

New Nanoleaf Solar Garden Lights with unusual design spotted

Nanoleaf appears to be about to launch a new product: the Solar Garden Lights. These outdoor smart lights were recently spotted in an FCC filing, suggesting they could be launching soon. Features of this height adjustable and bendable smart light include solar charging and an accompanying remote.
Polly Allcock, 30 Apr 2025 22:38
Casio has listed the LF-30W-1A at its online store in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

Casio LF-30W watch: UK pricing and features of new watch confirmed

Casio has listed the LF-30W-1A at its online store in the UK, revealing the price of the upcoming model in this market. The product page also confirms the features of this watch, such as support for multiple world time zones with an indicator map, daily alarms and a 1/100th second stopwatch.
Polly Allcock, 30 Apr 2025 22:26
Android 16 is expected to launch by the end of June (Image source: Google, edited)

Android 16 leak reveals fresh design for Google Pixel 9 Pro and other smartphones

Google is apparently working on a rather extensive redesign for Android 16, which is evidenced by a bunch of leaked screenshots. Aside from a new shape for app icons on the home screen, a revised status bar and improved quick settings, many other changes seem to be planned as well.
Hannes Brecher, 30 Apr 2025 22:25
Lenovo laptop and desktop (Image source: Lenovo)

Desktop and laptop sales spike in North America over US tariff concerns

New statistical evidence suggests that consumers are panic buying to avoid the effects of tariffs. The IDC released North American data confirming significant rises in desktop and laptop sales. Manufacturers are warning buyers about potential shortages and price increases.
Adam Corsetti, 30 Apr 2025 22:22
The AI TOP 100 is a new and very fast desktop gaming PC (Image source: Gigabyte)

RTX 5090, 128GB DDR5 and Core Ultra 9 285K: Gigabyte launches the AI TOP 10 Z890

Gigabyte is offering a new high-end desktop PC that's designed for demanding games and can also run AI applications locally. It’s equipped with a powerful Intel processor and Nvidia’s latest flagship graphics card.
Silvio Werner, 30 Apr 2025 22:02
A picture of the Acer Nitro V gaming laptop (Image source: Acer via Amazon)

Deal | This budget Acer gaming laptop deal offers a balanced performer with a $150 discount in tow

Finding the right gaming laptop for your needs is a challenging affair in today's world. The sheer number of choices coupled with the limited upgrade potential in play makes users look for both, deeper discounts and a computer that can handle tomorrow's games with ease. Acer's 15.6-inch Nitro V ANV15-51-73B9 Gaming Laptop strikes a nice balance while throwing in an impressive put cut in tow, clocking in at just under $700!
Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Apr 2025 21:34
The new Tab X C Android tablet can now be ordered (Image source: Boox)

Boox Tab X C Android tablet with color e-ink screen now orderable

Boox has launched a new tablet called the Tab X C, which is now available and sports an e-ink display with colors. The panel supposedly has a pretty quick refresh rate as well.
Silvio Werner, 30 Apr 2025 21:25
Intel explores ultra-thin, package-level water cooling for high-power chips (Image source: Future)

Intel unveils revolutionary ultra-thin cooling solution for 1000W chips

Intel has showcased an innovative approach to tackle the growing thermal challenges of modern processors with a cutting-edge package-level liquid cooling solution. The experimental technology promises to efficiently dissipate up to 1,000 watts of heat from next-generation CPUs.
Andrew Sozinov, 30 Apr 2025 21:09
The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Doom Edition is available to pre-order from Bethesda's store. (Image source: Asus/Bethesda)

Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 gets a Doom: The Dark Ages edition

Asus is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its graphics cards with a limited edition GeForce RTX 5080 based on Bethesda's upcoming game, Doom: The Dark Ages. The special edition graphics card is decked in colors reminiscent of the Doom Slayer and also comes with a bunch of freebies.
Habeeb Onawole, 30 Apr 2025 21:00
We have reviewed the 2025 Asus ROG Strix G16 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus ROG Strix G16 2025 review verdict: Good RTX 5080 gaming laptop, but faster Ryzen 9 9955HX is only available with RTX 5070 Ti

The new Asus ROG Strix G16 is a fast gaming notebook with an RTX 5080 Laptop, which is an excellent match for the native QHD resolution of its matte IPS panel. However, the 5080 Laptop is only available in combination with the Core Ultra 9 275HX. The faster Ryzen 9 9955HX, on the other hand, has to make do with the RTX 5070 Ti Laptop.
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Apr 2025 20:43
Assassin's Creed Shadows will start getting story updates early in May with an expansion planned for later this year. (Image source: Ubisoft)

Here’s what’s coming to Assassin’s Creed Shadows this year, Ubisoft shares roadmap

Ubisoft has shared a promising looking roadmap for Assassin’s Creed Shadows with updates dropping early in May 2025. Players will also get the first expansion called “Claws of Awaji” later this year.
Vineet Washington, 30 Apr 2025 20:29
PlayStation Plus games for May 2025 have been announced (image source: Sony)

Free PlayStation Plus games for May include an insanely addictive Roguelike deck builder and a quirky boomer shooter

Sony has announced May's PlayStation Plus lineup. It includes Balatro, Ark: Survival Ascended, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. The games will be downloadable from May 6 and free to keep until you have an active PS Plus subscription.
Anil Ganti, 30 Apr 2025 20:04
A hydrogen-powered truck. (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota launches Hydrogen Solutions website for North American market

Toyota indicates that it is ready to grow the business situated at its North American Hydrogen Headquarters with its very own online portal for commercial customers. The company asserts that its fuel cells based on the emerging, high-tech energy source have "scalable" applications that go beyond powering cars, which can help customers reduce their emissions and meet their electricity needs.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2025 20:02
The Tour One M3 are new over-ear headphones with a transmitter (Image source: JBL)

JBL Tour One M3 headphones with ANC, LDAC, Auracast and Smart Tx transmitter now available

JBL is now offering new over-ear headphones. They come with a Smart Tx transmitter, which makes them particularly versatile. The Tour One M3 are also supposed to be comfortable to wear, but they are not exactly cheap.
Silvio Werner, 30 Apr 2025 19:47
Samsung's patent for a replaceable lens assembly has four main components. (Image source: WIPO)

Samsung could bring modular phones with replaceable lenses in the future

Samsung had filed a patent last year for a housing system that could allow interchangeable lenses on its phones. This mechanism seems to include four main components and could possibly allow for other accessories as well.
Vineet Washington, 30 Apr 2025 19:43
AFMF 2.1 is now available on the ROG Ally and the newer ROG Ally X, pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus brings fresh enhancements to ROG Ally and ROG Ally X with major new updates

Asus has started rolling out a major new update for the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. Available worldwide, the new update brings AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 (AFMF 2.1) to both gaming handhelds, albeit with a warning for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.
Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2025 19:28
The dawn of flagships with over 7,000 mAh batteries could soon put the Galaxy S25 Ultra in the shade. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Xiaomi 16 Pro, Oppo Find X9 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro all tipped to surpass Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with giant batteries

The end of 2025 could be the time when flagships with truly mammoth battery capacities start arriving. While Samsung has persisted with 5,000 mAh for years, the Xiaomi 16 Pro Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro are all expected to blow past the Galaxy S25 Ultra with at least 40% larger batteries.
Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2025 19:24
The Anker Nano II 65 W GaN charger can charge up to three devices simultaneously (Image source: Anker)

Deal | Anker Nano II 65 W GaN charger gets limited-time 46% discount on Amazon

The Anker Nano II USB-C fast charger has dropped to its all-time low price on Amazon in the US. However, note that this deal will only remain live for a limited time. The GaN technology-equipped charger has three ports (two USB-C and one USB-A) and delivers a maximum output of 65 W at once.
Abhinav Fating, 30 Apr 2025 19:22
One UI 7 is now reaching multiple new devices as May 2025 rolls around. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra join Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy S24 FE in receiving One UI 7 updates

Samsung has released another batch of One UI 7 updates to many of its older flagships. Now available across the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Android 15-based update has reached the Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy S24 FE too.
Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2025 19:19
An "iPhone 17 Air" render. (Image source: AppleTrack via YouTube)

Oppo/OnePlus tipped to launch ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air rival

The 17 Air is tipped to become the next most viral iPhone due to its ultra-thin form-factor. A leading Android OEM is now backed to release a competing handset - and it's not Samsung this time. Oppo has already mastered another current industry trend - can it take the lead in another?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2025 19:16
Borderlands 4 (Left) is releasing on September 12 and GTA 6 (Right) does not have an exact release date yet. (Image source: Steam and Take-Two, edited)

Looks like GTA 6 did not influence Borderlands 4's early release, Gearbox head confirms

The recent news about Borderlands 4 release being pushed forward to make room for GTA 6 turns out to be false as Gearbox has confirmed it is solely because of the development trajectory. GTA 6 fans are still left speculating when the game will arrive.
Vineet Washington, 30 Apr 2025 18:14
Assassin's Creed Shadows banner (Image source: Assassin's Creed subreddit)

Update | Assassin's Creed Shadows multiplayer mode and maps revealed by dataminer

The Assassin's Creed Shadows roadmap may include new multiplayer modes. Lines of code in the game files allude to PvP gameplay and multiplayer maps. Players hope to use Naoe and Yasuke at the same time with a co-op option. Update: Ubisoft's April 30th roadmap makes no mention of multiplayer.
Adam Corsetti, 30 Apr 2025 17:27
The Poco F7 could have a larger battery capacity than the Poco F7 Pro or Poco F7 Ultra, Redmi Turbo 4 Pro pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Poco F7 takes another step closer to global release amid rumours of capped battery capacity

The Poco F7 appears on track for a global release this spring. With Xiaomi having already released the Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra, a new certification has reiterated that the company is hard at work preparing the Poco F7, too.
Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2025 17:11
Powerful APU, bright OLED display, 32 GB RAM and USB4 connectivity under $1,000. (Image Source: Asus)

Deal | Refurbished Asus Vivobook S14 OLED notebook with AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 APU and 32 GB RAM on sale at $950

The OLED laptop comes with a 2880 x 1800 panel capable of 600 nit peak brightness in HDR mode and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Also included are a 1 TB SSD, USB4 connectivity and a microSD card reader.
Bogdan Solca, 30 Apr 2025 16:37
System Software 13.37 is not the update that Garmin has been teasing via recent beta builds. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin silently releases new update to current flagship smartwatches after extensive beta development

Garmin has finally pushed a new stable update to current high-end smartwatches like the Fenix 8. Unfortunately, the firmware is not the mammoth one that the company has been teasing for the last month or so on its beta program.
Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2025 16:21
Dell readies more affordable AMD-based AI-powered notebooks. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell launches the 14 Plus notebook lineup with AMD "Krackan Point" APUs starting at $800

Along with a Ryzen AI 5 340 APU, Dell is offering 16 GB LPDDR5-7500 RAM, a 512 GB SSD and Wi-Fi 7 for the $800 base configuration, but there are more expensive variants featuring the Ryzen AI 7 350 and a 1 TB SSD.
Bogdan Solca, 30 Apr 2025 16:19
The Soundcore Liberty 5. (Image Source: Anker)

Soundcore Liberty 5: Anker quietly releases its latest ANC earbuds with 12 hours of battery life

Anker's Soundcore sub-brand has now quietly released its latest ANC earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 5 succeeds the Liberty 4 and is marketed as delivering better noise cancellation than the hugely impressive Liberty 4 NC.
Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2025 16:06
The display on Google Pixel 10 is expected to have less flickering than the one on the Pixel 9. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Google Pixel 10 (Pro) may get long-overdue display upgrade to reduce headaches and eye strain

The Pixel 9’s display flickers at a frequency of 120 Hz due to Google's use of pulse-width modulation for brightness control. Such a low frequency may be perceptible, potentially causing headaches and eye strain in sensitive individuals. Google now plans to fix this issue with the Pixel 10 series.
Hannes Brecher, 30 Apr 2025 16:05

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