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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

No Rest for the Wicked is an early access title from Moon Studios. It is a unique blend of ARPG and Souls-like elements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.