Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the launch date of its most premium smartphone for the year, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra's successor will debut on April 18 and is expected to be joined by the much-awaited Xiaomi Pad 6 series.

A job listing for the upcoming game Dune Awakening has triggered Nintendo Switch 2 speculation thanks to the platforms mentioned in the advert. Some intriguing detective work by a YouTuber points to the potential of the Switch 2 or next-gen Nintendo Switch coming out “soon”, with late 2023 still on the cards.

The super-affordable Anker PowerCore 10000 features just one USB-A port and a maximum output of 12 watts, which may be enough for regular users who are looking for a cheap and very portable power bank made by a reputable brand.

A leading Xperia-related leaker has offered up some conjecture in regard to the Sony Xperia 1 V release schedule. Unsurprisingly, the opinion is that the Xperia 1 V will release in a similar manner to its predecessors, which might leave some fans in key markets such as the US and UK feeling irritated. Tech superstar Marques Brownlee has previously discussed this long wait issue.

The Mavic 3 Pro is edging closer to release, although not before DJI introduces the Inspire 3. In the meantime, hands-on photos of the Mavic 3 Pro have surfaced online, as have new details about the drone's third camera.

Google has finally improved Night Sight mode for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Rolling out in a new Google Camera update, Night Sight should now work as well on the Pixel 6 series as the current Pixel 7 series. Not all Pixel 7-related Night Sight features have been added to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, though.

Dead Island 2 will run on a wide gamut of PCs thanks to its relaxed system requirements. However, those looking to play at higher resolutions will require some beefy hardware. The game launches worldwide across all platforms on April 21.

Google has released RWDA.230114.010 for the Pixel Watch. Available to download now, the April 2023 update arrives the same as equivalent updates for Pixel 4, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series smartphones.

A new Twitter post about the upcoming Sony Xperia 5 V should slightly please those on the lookout for a compact smartphone. It appears the 2023 model will be more compressed than the Xperia 5 IV, but the predicted shrinkage is pretty much a minimal amount. The Xperia 5 V will likely be a prime example of the current definition of a compact phone.

This is excellent value for a 32-inch gaming monitor. It comes with a decent IPS panel capable of almost 100% sRGB reproduction and the contrast ratio is higher than average.

The first three months of 2023 (or 1Q2023) has proven a dismal quarter for PC sale - especially for top-5 brand Apple, apparently. It has outstripped other major OEMs such as Lenovo and Dell in terms of falling shipments and market share year-on-year (YoY). Then again, according to market analysis group IDC, there may be an upside to the lack of growth thus far.

Some Google Pixel owners have received surprisingly high Google Pay credits. While amounts vary, some credits amount to over US$1,000. Google wants to reverse the payments made in error, but those who have already spent the money do not need to repay it.

The i5-1340P Slim i7 is now available for US$1,180 with 16 GB LPDDR5-5200 RAM and 1 TB NVMe SSD, while the i7-1360P model with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD is priced at US$1,602. Both feature 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and the new touchscreen option with 2880 x 1800 and 120 Hz.

Depending on where you live, April could mean cooler weather ahead, or the beginning of the warmer part of the year. Either way, here are a few games that released on Steam in early April that might pique your interest if you're looking for something to distract you from the changing weather.

Apple could be looking at an under-display Face ID implementation starting with the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025 while the iPhone 19 Pro will mark the arrival of a true all-screen iPhone. Apple is also speculated to extend under-display Face ID to standard iPhone 19s in 2027 while retaining a selfie camera punch hole. Meanwhile, the entirety of the iPhone 17 generation will transition to 120 Hz ProMotion displays.

Syntech pitches its new 6-in-1 Dock at the Steam Deck owner "on the go". The accessory is designed to "expand" the console with ports for Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 via type-C and HDMI 2.0 for 4K/60Hz external monitor support, as well as triple type-A ports. It is available on Amazon with generous launch-day discounts for a limited time.

Google is continuing to carve up the Fitbit ecosystem, having already removed several features from the Fitbit app. Now, the company has set a timeline for Fitbit to Google account migration, with existing users spared until 2025.

Vivo's major product launch, now allegedly set for later in April 2023, is projected to introduce a second-gen Android tablet as well as the OEM's latest foldable devices. A new leak purports to outline all the similarities and differences between this "Pad2" and its possible closest rival, which has now been released globally as the OnePlus Pad. The two slates are now said to come in different colorways, for a start.

Honor has launched the Magic5 Pro in the UK, the company's latest premier smartphone. Available for under £949.99 with various pre-order discounts, the Magic5 Pro is considerably cheaper than the Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Pro, despite featuring a 1-inch camera sensor, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and a large battery.

Geekom is running an Easter sale on several of the company's mini desktop PCs. The highlight of the sale is the Mini IT11, a mini PC powered by either an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or Core i7 CPU.

Google is now distributing the April 2023 update to Pixel smartphones, ranging from the Pixel 4a to the Pixel 7 Pro. Not only has Google bundled the April set of Android security patches in TQ2A.230405.003, but it has also included several important bug fixes spanning multiple Pixel smartphone generations.

New details about the Garmin Instinct 2X series have surfaced online, courtesy of a third-party retailer. While the Instinct 2X series will be smaller than expected, Garmin is set to raise prices by €50 relative to the Instinct 2 series.

New Xiaomi 13 Ultra renders have been posted online. They showcase a circular camera housing with four camera sensors, a curved screen and minimal branding.

According to new reports, Apple will not release a new 27-inch Studio Display with mini-LED backlights or 120 Hz ProMotion support anytime soon. Purportedly, Apple has cancelled the current model, but an analyst has revealed mass production plans centred around a new prototype.

The Hisense 100LX 8K Laser TV has been revealed in China; the company claims it is the first 8K laser TV globally. The device runs on the Hisense LPU digital laser engine with support for Dolby Vision, and has an integrated 4.1.2 channel sound system from Harman Kardon. Plus, you can control the TV with air gestures or voice commands.

Anker is currently offering coupons for its 525 Charging Station in North America, with up to 30% off. The 7-in-1 gadget features AC and USB ports, which can fast charge devices at 67W via USB-C. Plus, the charging hub has ActiveShield 2.0 technology and intelligent power adjustment.

Xiaomi is preparing to bring the POCO F5 series to market, which is expected to land later this month. In the meantime, the FCC has now released a picture of the POCO F5 or POCO F5 Pro, confirming that it will be a re-branded Redmi K60 or Redmi K60 Pro.

The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 Bluetooth Speaker is now available for pre-order with a US$50 (or £50 or €50) discount. The X600 is Anker’s first high-fidelity portable speaker, with a three-channel speaker system and 50 W output. Plus, a 6,400 mAh battery allows up to twelve hours of playback time.

Best Buy has an Open-Box ASUS ROG Flow X16 convertible for US$234 off the price for the brand-new unit. The discounted configuration comes with an 8-core Ryzen 9 6900HS, a 125 W RTX 3060, 16 GB of DDR5-4800 memory, 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage, and a 16-inch, touch-capable 2560x1600 resolution IPS panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of peak brightness.

Some of the world's largest battery-grade lithium refineries are ceasing production in the hope that prices will rebound. The tag on a ton of lithium carbonate has seen a huge drop from its November peak with barely a day when the price didn't fall this year, which should translate into cheaper EV batteries.

The 55-in Samsung QN700B Neo QLED 8K 55-in Smart TV is now discounted by up to US$1,000 in the US. The 2022 model has a Quantum Mini LED display and uses AI to upscale content to 8K. Other features include the Samsung Gaming Hub, Dolby Atmos support, and Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa voice commands.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Smart Audio Glasses, which will soon be available via a pre-sale campaign in China. The gadget contains a speaker and microphone, allowing you to listen to music or take calls with the wearable. You can use touch gestures on the arms to control the device, which supports voice commands.

Half of Americans don't want an electric car as their next vehicle, it turns out, despite the government's attempt to transition them from gas-powered engines in a decade or so. The chief reason is that electric cars are still too expensive, but also the charging infrastructure.

A well-renowned industry insider says the entry-level Galaxy Tab S9 will feature an 11-inch AMOLED panel. Another leaker says memory/storage on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will vary between 8-16 GB and 126-512 GB, respectively.

Introduced in January 2022 with US$202 and US$192 price tags, the Intel Core i5-12400 and i5-12400F desktop processors are now down to US$182.99 and US$157.00 on Amazon. These figures are the results of 23% and 24% discounts applied to the current list prices of US$237.50 and US$206.25, respectively.

AOHi has upgraded its Magcube series of multi-USB port "GaN+" power bricks with a new, up-to-140 watt (W) version. It has been released with a recommended retail price of about US$150 - however, initial launch deals bring that cost down to just under US$100 for a limited time.

One of the world's top 10 EV battery manufacturers announced a breakthrough in cylindrical battery cell design which greatly increases the energy density of existing performance nickel or cheaper iron batteries. The secret is improving conductivity while the new structure allows for 6C charging speeds, too.

ZTE has started teasing the Axon 50 Ultra, the company's next flagship smartphone and the second offered with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 after the Nubia Z50 Ultra. The Axon 50 Ultra is also expected to offer plenty of other flagship hardware but will miss out on one of the Axon 40 Ultra's stand-out features.

New high-quality renders of the iPhone 15 Pro have been shared, one of four iPhone 15 models that Apple has planned for later this year. The new renders detail several changes between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series, as well as a touted colour option that will replace the iPhone 14 Pro's 'Deep Purple'.

According to a new leak, the Redmi K60 Ultra stands to become the brand's first device with MediaTek's current top-end SoC, the Dimensity 9200, later in 2023. Furthermore, it is also now tipped to re-brand as the 13T Pro, in order to go global via Redmi's parent OEM Xiaomi, thereafter. By any name, the Android smartphone is tipped to succeed one with a 200MP main camera and a 120Hz OLED display.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max (aka iPhone 15 Ultra) will supposedly add a new storage tier. It will pack up to 2 TB of storage and cost RMB 20,000 (US$2,906) in China.

MECOOL is now selling its KP1 Mini Pro Projector worldwide via AliExpress. The gadget can throw images up to 120-in (~305 cm) wide with up to 300 ANSI lumens brightness. The compact portable projector uses Android OS, supports wireless screen mirroring and has HDMI and USB ports.

XGIMI has discounted its Elfin Mini Projector at its online store and Amazon in the US and the UK; a US$150 price cut is offered in America. The 1080p gadget has up to 800 ANSI lumens brightness with support for HDR10. Plus, the device has built-in Harman Kardon speakers, Android TV and a gaming mode.

OnePlus has announced that its inaugural Android tablet is now available to order - sort of. The first-gen ReadFit Display slate is in fact now up for a "Blind Sale" event, during which the potential buyer can make a deposit on the device from today (April 10, 2023) to unlock "free gifts" such as a free detachable keyboard. Then again, OnePlus is still keeping some important information on the Pad in reserve for now.

NVIDIA is days away from announcing the GeForce RTX 4070, which will be its cheapest Ada Lovelace-based desktop graphics card released to date. Billed as a US$599 card, leaked performance slides point to NVIDIA marketing the GeForce RTX 4070 as a powerful option for 1440p gaming.