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The Xiaomi 15 already has a comparatively large battery capacity given its size. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi 16: New rumour tips compact flagship to feature larger battery than OnePlus 13T

OnePlus has just shaken up the compact flagship market with the OnePlus 13T. However, a new rumour indicates that the Xiaomi 16 will dethrone the OnePlus 13T when it comes to battery capacity while featuring a circa 6.3-inch displ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2025 15:35

The Xperia 1 VII appears set to launch in at least three colour options. (Image source: via Sumaho Digest)

Xperia 1 VII: Possible ultra-wide-angle and periscope telephoto camera upgrades spotted in recent leaked images

It is no secret that Sony is on the verge of replacing the Xperia 1 VI with the Xperia 1 VII. Tipped to launch next month, early signs point towards Sony including two new camera upgrades this time around, as well as Qualcomm's Sn...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2025 15:29

Minisforum should be releasing its N5 and N5 Pro NAS' this spring. (Image source: Minisforum - edited)

Minisforum N5 Pro: New compact NAS revealed globally with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and OCuLink

The Minisforum N5 and N5 Pro are new network attached storage (NAS) devices powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM. Also equipped with five storage slots, PCIe x16 and OCuLink, the pair measure a mere 19...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2025 15:23

Honor 400 Pro tipped to launch with 200MP main camera and ~7,000mAh battery

The Honor 400 series is thought to launch soon as a line of mid-range Android smartphones with an on-trend compact variant. It and its Pro sibling are now rumored to launch with the same ultra-high-resolution main rear shooter. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2025 15:05

Nintendo Switch being held with Super Mario 3D World Virtual Game Card displayed.

Virtual Game Cards arrive in 20.0.0 Nintendo Switch Update; How to utilize them

The Nintendo Switch has received its 20.0.0 update, introducing Virtual Game Cards and the new Gameshare feature ahead of the Switch 2 release. We share how to use the new Virtual Game card feature as well it's limitations in addi...

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 30 Apr 2025 14:45

A potential YU7 killer feature? (Image source: CarNewsChina)

Xiaomi YU7 long-range edition leaks with panoramic HUD technology

The Xiaomi YU7 is projected to be unveiled in order to challenge the Tesla Model Y in China later in 2025. The supposedly upcoming SUV has reportedly been registered as a car that can get just over 500 miles of range on a single c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2025 14:45

Until May 12, Crusader Kings III is available on Steam with a 70% discount for $15. (Image source: Steam)

Steam sale: This RPG and grand strategy hybrid has never been cheaper

RPG or strategy game? If you can't decide, just play both at once with this title. With a 70% discount, Crusader Kings III is currently available for around $15 – the lowest price to date.

Marius Müller, 30 Apr 2025 14:34

More new free games spotted on Steam just before the end of April 2025 (Image source: Steam - edited)

Deal | Steam gets more new free games just before the end of April 2025

Throughout April 2025, a bunch of new free games were added to Steam, and right before the month's end, more newly launched freebies were spotted. These new free-to-play additions range from fast-paced shooters to roguelites to RP...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Apr 2025 14:34

The LG B4 OLED TV supports Dolby Vision. (Image source: LG/Best Buy, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | LG B4 OLED 83-inch TV with 144 Hz refresh rate sees big 33.3% price drop

Following the 65-inch version, the much-larger 83-inch version of the LG B4 OLED TV is now also on sale. Retailing for $1,000 less than list price, the LG B4 OLED 83-inch is an affordable option for people who want a TV that can d...

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Apr 2025 14:30

Until May 12, Beholder is available on Steam with a 94% discount for less than $1. (Image source: Steam)

This game will make you feel guilty – spy drama now 94% off for under $1

This game turns players into puppets of a surveillance state and forces them into morally questionable espionage operations. Beholder has over 20,000 ratings on Steam with a "Very Positive" average of 91% – and is available for le...

Marius Müller, 30 Apr 2025 14:09

The Semi charging stations can be used by other Tesla vehicles. (Image source: Tesla)

Model Y will be able to charge at megawatt Semi chargers as Tesla opens white-label Supercharger program

Tesla is building a network of powerful megawatt chargers to serve its Semi truck after its commercial launch. The 1.2 MW chargers will be designed to serve Tesla's passenger vehicles like the Model Y, too.

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Apr 2025 14:09

Meta AI now available as a standalone app for Android & iOS

Almost a couple of months after leaking, the standalone Meta AI app is now available for both Android and iOS, expanding the ecosystem of AI-powered assistants for smartphones.

Jean Leon, 30 Apr 2025 14:00

The Nothing Phone (3) will be a flagship phone unlike the Nothing Phone 3a (pictured). (Image source: Nothing)

Carl Pei reveals the Nothing Phone (3) will get a US launch

The Nothing Phone (3) is still months away from launch, but Nothing CEO, Carl Pei, has confirmed that the phone will be sold in the US. The best part of the news is that it won't be tied to the company's beta program which it curr...

Habeeb Onawole, 30 Apr 2025 13:32

The EVO-X2 comes pre-configured with up to 128 GB RAM and 2 TB of storage. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec releases EVO-X2 globally with powerful AMD Strix Halo processor and up to 128 GB RAM

GMKtec is now selling the EVO-X2 freely in the US after opening pre-orders on its retail platform earlier this month. Available exclusively with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 from the AMD Strix Halo family, the GMKtec EVO-X2 is configurab...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2025 13:14

The HP Pavilion Plus 14 notebook currently on sale is available in the Warm Gold colorway (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP Pavilion Plus 14 with with 90 Hz 2.8K OLED marked down to record-low $470

HP's Pavilion Plus 14 features a 2,880 x 1,800 OLED screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate, a Core i7-12700H, 16 GB of memory, and a 512 GB SSD. Currently discounted to just $469.99 at Office Depot, it could make for a great content con...

Tudor Cibean, 30 Apr 2025 12:43

The Ayaneo Pocket S2 will launch in May 2025 (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo announces imminent availability of Pocket S2 gaming handheld

Ayaneo's Pocket S2 appeared a while ago as a new Android gaming handheld powered by the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, a fresh and powerful chip. While the March 2025 unveiling didn't share anything about the price and availability, the com...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Apr 2025 12:35

The Huawei Smart Door Lock 2 has arrived in China. (Image source: Huawei)

New Huawei Smart Door Lock 2 with palm recognition arrives

The Huawei Smart Door Lock 2 has been revealed in China. This new model offers a range of ways to unlock your door, including palm vein recognition and a fingerprint scanner. Plus, there is a built-in outdoor camera with live vide...

Polly Allcock, 30 Apr 2025 12:27

The new Starlink Router Mini comes to extend Wi-fi range at an affordable price. (Image source: Starlink)

Starlink outs cheap Mini router for extended range as a Mesh node and on the go option

Instead of releasing a Gen 4 Starlink router, SpaceX filled a gap in its device offering by releasing a Starlink Mini router to go with its respective compact and highly mobile dish. It will be sold concurrently with Starlink's ot...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Apr 2025 12:19

The Casio G-Shock x Ron Herman GA-2100 is a limited edition watch. (Image source: Ron Herman)

Limited edition Casio G-Shock GA-2100 watch launching soon

Casio and Ron Herman have teamed up again, this time on a limited edition G-Shock GA-2100 watch. This model has an octagonal bezel with a black and gray color scheme. Features include 20 ATM water resistance, a stopwatch, multiple...

Polly Allcock, 30 Apr 2025 12:17

MiniBook X N150: Small and lightweight convertible (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi launches new thin and light convertible with 2K touch display

The Chuwi MiniBook X is a new compact laptop featuring a touchscreen, a current-gen Intel processor and a decent amount of RAM. The display can be folded behind the keyboard, allowing the device function as a tablet.

Silvio Werner, 30 Apr 2025 12:12

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more US states (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

You can now add your driver’s license to Google Wallet in more US states — here's how

CheckMag Google Wallet is expanding support for digital IDs, letting residents in more U.S. states store their driver's licenses or passports on their phones. The update also brings new privacy-first age verification using zero-knowledge p...

Antony Muchiri, 30 Apr 2025 11:45

The Alienware m18 R1 with the RX 7900M GPU is among the few gaming laptops with AMD cards. (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Major RX 9000 RDNA 4 laptop GPU leak reveals specs of RX 9080M, RX 9070M XT, and more

While AMD hasn't provided any details about the RDNA 4 RX 9000 mobile GPUs, the entire RX 9000 mobile GPU series has leaked online. We now have specs of the RX 9080M, the RX 9070M XT, the RX 9070M, the RX 9060M, and the RX 9060 S.

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Apr 2025 11:42

The RedMagic Nova. (Image Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic compact gaming tablet to launch with an OLED screen soon

Nubia's RedMagic gaming sub-brand is set to launch a new tablet shortly. This tablet will do battle with rivals from Xiaomi and Lenovo, but is set to have a larger battery than both while also featuring an OLED display.

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2025 09:45

The Chuwi AuBox mini PC is now available to purchase (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi AuBox launches as new mini PC with a capable AMD Ryzen APU

The Chuwi AuBox was first unveiled in February 2025, and the new mini PC is now available to purchase. It comes with the Ryzen 7 8745HS, a powerful AMD APU from the Hawk Point line, and it currently costs $449.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Apr 2025 09:32

Casio is bringing a whole slew of new launches in the coming weeks. (Image source: Great G-Shock World, Casioblog, @morgan_gshock on Instagram, MyNavi)

Casio April 2025 Roundup: All the G-Shock and Pro Trek watch leaks in one place

CheckMag Casio’s April leaks preview a packed summer lineup, with the return of G-Lide, a new Hidden Shine series, artist collabs like Mooze’s GA-2100, and high-end Pro Trek lume dials. New models span fitness, anime-themed drops, and prem...

Anubhav Sharma, 30 Apr 2025 09:12

Doogee S200 Plus 5G rugged Android handset now discounted by up to 30% (Image source: Doogee)

Deal | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-driven Doogee S200 Plus now up to 30% off

While bringing together a 4 nm 5G-capable chip, 12 GB/512 GB of memory/internal storage, a 6.72-inch/1.32-inch front/rear display combo, a 100 MP main camera with AI capabilities, as well as a stylish yet rugged design, the Doogee...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Apr 2025 09:07

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has entered mass production (image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Z Flip 7 enters mass production with Exynos 2500 at the helm

A South Korean media outlet reports Samsung has started mass-producing the Galaxy Z Flip 7. It will be the first foldable to launch with an Exynos chip later this year.

Anil Ganti, 30 Apr 2025 08:48

The Nokia PureBook Pro was one of three laptops released by Off Global. (Image source: Nokia)

French licensee for Nokia-branded laptops shuts down

Off Global, a Lyon-based French startup which was a Nokia licensee that manufactured Nokia-branded laptops has closed shop. The company, which was founded in 2020, released only three Nokia laptops during its lifetime.

Habeeb Onawole, 30 Apr 2025 08:38

Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been heavily discounted on Steam (image source: Grok)

$10 for 6 games: Iconic FPS franchise gets 75% discount on Steam

Halo: The Master Chief Collection has received a substantial discount on Steam. The six-game bundle is 75% off and can be had for an attractively low price.

Anil Ganti, 30 Apr 2025 05:48

The GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU has been spotted on Geekbench (images source: Nvidia)

RTX 5060 laptop GPU makes Geekbench debut with decent performance gains over RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 5060 laptop variant has shown up on Geekbench. In the OpenCL benchmark, it outperforms the RTX 4060 laptop GPU by up to 18%.

Anil Ganti, 30 Apr 2025 04:58

The OnePlus Watch 2 is 30% off on Amazon. (Image source: OnePlus)

Deal | The OnePlus Watch 2 for $210 (30% off) is worth buying over the Watch 3 despite the latter's price cut

The OnePlus Watch 2 has been available for more than a year and already even has a successor in the form of the OnePlus Watch 3. However, with a current limited-time discount on Amazon, last year's model seems worth buying over th...

Habeeb Onawole, 30 Apr 2025 04:22

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition is a sleek OLED laptop that's currently on sale (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 OLED laptop with 32GB RAM and Core Ultra 7 gets biggest discount yet

While Lenovo is still asking over $1,600 for the ThinkPad X9 configuration with 32GB of memory and Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, another online retailer has discounted the 14-inch business laptop by almost 20%.

Enrico Frahn, 30 Apr 2025 03:42

The xMEMS XMC-2400 solid-state cooling chip dissipates heat by using sound waves to move air. (Image source: xMEMS)

xMEMS launches XMC-2400 chip that cools electronics by moving air with sound

xMEMS' XMC-2400 micro-cooling chip uses MEMS technology to dissipate heat efficiently in compact devices like smartphones and servers by moving air with sound with minimal power consumption.

David Chien, 30 Apr 2025 03:40

Titanfall 2 (Pictured) came out in 2016 and has Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Titanfall 3 reportedly cancelled as EA lays off over 300 employees, including many from Respawn

It looks like Titanfall 3 may never see the light of day as every report of its existence is seemingly squashed shortly after. This time, a Bloomberg report claims that the massive layoffs at EA include members of the Respawn team...

Vineet Washington, 30 Apr 2025 03:31

Tariff Lens Chrome Extension in action (Image Source: Stephen Pereyra / Notebookcheck)

New Chrome extensions reveal tariff impacted prices on Amazon, eBay, and more

Rumors that Amazon would display the extra costs of goods with tariffs have been debunked. However, a few developers have offered an alternative with Chrome extensions. These new extensions take the proposed US tariff rates and di...

Stephen Pereyra, 30 Apr 2025 01:48

Fujifilm X Half compact camera lens specs leak

Fujifilm X-Half leak tips lens specs for new fixed-lens compact camera

It looks as though the Fujifilm X-Half, the upcoming compact fixed-lens camera from Fujifilm, will be getting a versatile lens, even if the aperture might leave some wanting more. The latest leaks have tipped previously unknown de...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Apr 2025 01:19

The Sony Xperia 10 VII could come with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform SoC. (Pictured: Xperia 10 VI; image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 10 VII release date rumor suggests potential line shakeup

More intriguing Sony Xperia 10 VII rumors have surfaced in regard to the device’s release date and what segment of the smartphone market it is headed for. Where recent iterations have been released around the middle of the year an...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2025 00:27

Cyberpunk 2077 developers praise Nintendo Switch 2 specs, including Joy-Con motion controls and VRR

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition demos have shown the Switch 2 specs produce smooth gameplay. In a new video, CD Projekt Red describes how the Joy-Con motion controls are also improved. In some Switch 2 games, players could target...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Apr 2025 00:26

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ apparently offers more gaming performance than at launch (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Intel Lunar Lake supposedly gets 10% more gaming performance thanks to software update

Laptops and gaming handhelds based on Intel Lunar Lake, such as the MSI Claw 8 AI+, may perform 10% better thanks to a new driver update, which has noticeably increased gaming performance according to Intel’s own benchmarks.

Hannes Brecher, 29 Apr 2025 23:11

The Xiaomi Mijia Water Purifier Pro has been launched in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mijia Water Purifier Pro with dual faucet arrives

The Xiaomi Mijia Water Purifier Pro Dual Outlet 1600G is now available to pre-order in China. The smart home device has a double faucet, providing water with two levels of purification. Other features include an integrated display...

Polly Allcock, 29 Apr 2025 22:47

Note the cooling fan vent masquerading as a camera lens (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Oppo K13 Turbo seen with active cooling fan, RGB lighting in leaked hands-on photo

After Oppo's launch of the K13 mid-range phone in India, leaked info and a hands-on photo point towards an upgraded K13 Turbo version launching soon in China. The new model apparently sports a built-in active cooling fan and RGB l...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 29 Apr 2025 22:36

The OnePlus 13s is the Indian variant of the OnePlus 13T sold in China. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus clarifies the OnePlus 13s/13T won't be available in Europe and North America

Contrary to an earlier report, the OnePlus 13s will not be available in Europe and North America according to OnePlus. The compact flagship, at least in comparison to its siblings, has been confirmed to launch in India only.

Habeeb Onawole, 29 Apr 2025 22:24

Govee’s Square Ceiling Light is now available in Europe. (Image source: Govee)

Govee launches new Square Ceiling Light in Europe

Govee has released the Square Ceiling light in countries like Spain, France and Germany. The 12-inch (30 cm) wide smart lighting panel offers dynamic white and colored lighting effects. It can be remotely controlled via the Govee ...

Polly Allcock, 29 Apr 2025 22:11

Pantera 2 debuts as Ryzen-powered mini-PC with inbuilt OLED display

XDO Tech claims to have fit all the power of a full-sized desktop PC into a new cube that can fit in the palm of a hand. The Pantera 2 also upgrades to on-board RGB and an OLED "Stat Display". It has launched for under $749 as a c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2025 22:08

Dasung has released a new color e-ink monitor (Image source: Dasung)

Mobile e-ink touchscreen monitor with colors and 37Hz: Dasung presents the Paperlike 13K Color

The latest portable e-ink monitor from Dasung can display colors and sports a refresh rate of 37Hz, which makes it one of the faster e-ink screens on the market. The Paperlike 13K is also a touchscreen and can now be ordered.

Hannes Brecher, 29 Apr 2025 21:54

The Govee Smart Ceiling Light Pro is now available in Europe. (Image source: Govee)

Govee Smart Ceiling Light Pro with Matter now available

The Govee 38cm RGBICWW Smart Ceiling Light Pro has been launched in Europe and will shortly be released in the US. This model was unveiled earlier in 2025, designed to bring white and colored lighting to living spaces. Features in...

Polly Allcock, 29 Apr 2025 21:41

Turtle Beach Recon 70 Switch headset (Image source: Turtle Beach PR)

Turtle Beach introduces colorful Nintendo Switch controller and gaming headset options

As Nintendo raises the prices of some accessories, Turtle Beach is launching new budget Switch gear. The Recon 70 and Airlite Fit are both affordable and lightweight wired gaming headsets. Turtle Beach also reskinned the Rematch w...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Apr 2025 21:20

A "17 Pro" in the wild. (Image source: Majin Bu)

iPhone 17 Pro tipped to have more RAM than 16 Pro

Apple's iPhone 17 series is thought to launch with multiple upgrades over their 2024 predecessors. Now, a famous leaker purports to add another to the list. It is apparently necessary to support the OEM's plans to implement improv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2025 21:14

The Hunter X30 is a new desktop gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti (Image source: Medion)

Powerful RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC with water cooling: Erazer Hunter X30 hits the market

Medion is in the process of updating its gaming PC lineup and is now offering a desktop computer with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The system comes with a fairly large SSD and an InWin case.

Silvio Werner, 29 Apr 2025 20:45