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Lenovo has now released one of its new 15-inch laptops globally. Available with up to a 165 Hz OLED display and a 70 Wh battery, the IdeaPad Slim 5x 15Q8Y11 also features 32 GB of LPDDR5X-9523 RAM and one of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 processors.

Blizzard’s Director’s Take says Overwatch Season 2 will add baseline upgrades for Mercy, Reaper, and Pharah, revive post-match accolades, and give map-vote majorities more control.

Smalth has launched the Titanium Lava smart ring with a unique volcanic texture. The smart ring features a durable titanium alloy body complimented by a skin-friendly PVC shell and a volcanic-inspired texture. On top of this, it supports heart rate tracking, sleep quality analysis, and offline data storage.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max are getting a new, strictly limited version, which was developed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apple. The iPhone 2007 Limited Edition showcases part of a motherboard from the first iPhone.

Huawei has launched another new sibling in its existing Enjoy 90 series, namely, the Huawei Enjoy 90m Plus. The entry-level smartphone features a Kirin 8000 processor, WiFi 7, a 120 Hz LCD display, and a large 6,620 mAh battery with 40 W wired charging support.

A new Raspberry Pi-based handheld comes with both a keyboard and a touchscreen and should also be well suited for a range of different projects. The model supports multiple versions of the single-board computer. The PocketTerm35 is now available.

CookieRun: Kingdom’s KPop Demon Hunters crossover is live through May 6, and players looking to squeeze more out of the event can still redeem a handful of active CRK codes through Devsisters’ browser-based coupon page.

Dell has released a new mini-PC featuring Intel's Twin Lake platform. Available globally, the Micro Thin Client Q9M1260 supports upgradeable RAM, storage and can even be configured with a 1 GbE Optical Fiber port.

A new power bank, which is currently discounted, is designed to avoid thermal runaway even under extreme stress, making it significantly safer than probably most other power banks. The SolidForge is available in several versions with different capacities.

A new display also comes with wireless networking and is compatible with Meshtastic. That should make the system well suited for building a compact control panel for a smart home, for example. The CrowPanel Advance 3.5 is also relatively affordable.

Early player impressions suggest CookieRun: Kingdom’s KPop Demon Hunters event is getting traction because its reward structure feels less punishing than a typical limited gacha collab.

Fostex has unveiled a pair of premium over-ear headphones trimmed with acacia wood housings - the closed-back TH810 and open-back TH818. They are identical component-wise to the previously announced TH910 and TH919 flagships, which use more expensive Japanese-lacquered maple housings.

CookieRun: Kingdom Act 2 is set for May 2026, with Devsisters teasing a fractured timeline, multi-timeline war, and faster main story updates.

Casio has launched its translucent GA-V01SKE G-Shock lineup in the US, bringing four Y2K-inspired “skeleton” variants. The oversized series keeps its alien-inspired dial and shock-absorbing markers while adding an integrated bezel-and-band build. It's priced at $155 and is available to purchase from Casio US.

The OneXPlayer OneXStation has made a silent debut. This AMD Strix Halo-equipped gaming mini PC is powered by the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, and is now available with 128GB of RAM. The launch price is $2,999.

A titanium EDC tool that lights up continuously for 25 years without ever needing to be recharged - NoxTi wants to win over crowdfunding supporters with this unusual premise. Instead of LEDs and rechargeable batteries, NoxTi relies on tritium to generate light.

Xiaomi has updated its Redmi Monitor G27U with a new version. Refreshed for 2026, the Redmi Monitor G27U 2026 outputs at 4K and 160 Hz. However, the monitor can call on LG Display's Dual Mode technology to provide a 320 Hz refresh rate when needed.

Samsung has finally released its latest mid-range smartphones in the US. Arriving about two weeks after their European debut, the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 can be configured with up to 256 GB of storage but only with a limited choice of colours.

Sony’s official final-season licensing rollout for The Boys says the Call of Duty: Mobile crossover will include three playable characters, themed bundle rewards, and legendary weapons.

Thermalright has joined the AMD Strix Halo party with a high-end mini-PC. Sold with 128 GB RAM, the AI HydroNous R1 also features liquid cooling to keep its Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU running at higher wattages than competing Strix Halo devices can manage.

Diablo Immortal is getting a DOOM: The Dark Ages crossover on April 16 with a Cyberdemon boss, Slayer’s Bane event, The Crucible gem, and free rewards.

Samsung is expanding the One UI 8.5 beta to more Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, S23 FE, and A36 5G.

The Nova Flip is a new clamshell foldable smartphone with a relatively large battery capacity. Also featuring a 6.9-inch internal display and a 50 MP primary camera, the new foldable promises to be comparatively affordable, too.

Anker Solix has introduced the Solarbank Max AC. Designed for retrofitting existing PV systems, this home storage system ranges from 7 to 42 kWh and can also serve as a backup power supply and work with dynamic electricity tariffs. Early-bird discounts and bonuses are available at launch.

Gadhouse has introduced the Miko, a retro‑styled portable cassette recorder that plays and records tapes, with wired and Bluetooth headphone support. Retro audio equipment lovers will enjoy its simple mechanical controls and ability to be powered by AA batteries or USB‑C power supplies.

Edifier is offering new headphones that are said to deliver high playback quality, long battery life, and a fast connection. The WH950NB also support lossless or very low-loss audio transmission.

Honor uses the body of a mouse as a charging case for wireless earbuds, so that these are always available for music, videos or zoom calls without having to pack them separately. Honor advertises a battery life of one month with normal use.

Honor has launched the new X5d and the X5d Plus smartphones with familiar specs. The key features of both smartphones include a 90 Hz LCD display, a 5 MP selfie camera, a 5,260 mAh battery, a MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, and IP54 ingress protection.

Lenovo has started selling a new 13.3-inch laptop powered by one of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 series processors. Available with up to 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Slim 5x 13Q8Y11 also features a 120 Hz display and weighs in at under 1.2 kg.

Meta says Muse Spark now powers the Meta AI app and website, with WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and AI glasses set to follow in the coming weeks.

The HushJet Mini Cool is Dyson's first portable fan, and it features its bladeless technology. Boasting a battery life of up to 6 hours and air speeds that reach up to 55mph, the portable fan is available now in the US, but will launch in other regions later.

Button is said to be the first computer developed from the ground up for the AI age. Button can be attached to clothing and is designed to perform certain tasks in half a second using special apps.

The new fellowship will fund external researchers working on AI safety, alignment, robustness, privacy, and misuse prevention, with the pilot program scheduled to run from September 2026 to February 2027.

Asus has released its latest 14-inch laptop globally. Weighing in at less than 1 kg, the Zenbook A14 still features a 70 Wh battery, dual fans, an OLED display and one of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 Elite chipsets.

Although the recently discovered vulnerabilities in Firefox 140.9.1 have apparently not been exploited yet, Tails 7.6.1 comes to ensure that won't happen in the future either. This emergency release includes Tor Browser 15.0.9 and Tor client 0.4.9.6, as well as some refreshed firmware packages for improved hardware support.

Asus is now selling one of its latest 16-inch laptops globally. Equipped with 48 GB of RAM and a 70 Wh battery, the Zenbook A16 also features a 1,100-nit and 120 Hz display plus one of Qualcomm's most powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite chipsets.

Southern Cross Interactive released the 1.0 version of Lay of the Land on April 8, 2026. The $17.99 sandbox RPG features a "Mostly Positive" rating aggregate and focuses on tactile, simulated environment interaction.

Bluetti has unveiled the Elite 400, a new XXL power station with a massive 3,840 Wh capacity. Handling of this relatively light solar generator is improved by integrated wheels and a telescopic handle.

Chrome Beta 148.0.7778.4 is now available on Android through Google Play, adding Web Serial API support, SharedWorker on Android, and a broader set of Chrome 148 web-platform changes.

Devsisters’ latest CookieRun: Kingdom event adds Rumi, Mira, and Zoey from KPop Demon Hunters alongside a new Dark Cacao Kingdom story, limited-time battle modes, and themed Kingdom decor.

The 2026 Xiaomi S Mini LED TV series is now official in China. Compared to the EU models, the Chinese line offers better specs, and there's a 100-inch option. The starting price is CNY 3,099, around $453.

With a combination of Chinese hardware and German software, Tesvolt aims to impress with its recently introduced battery storage system. This is intended to ensure low prices and high safety standards while enabling a rapid payback period.

Tractive presents Cat 6 Mini and Dog 6 XL, two brand new pet trackers that not only record calories burned, active time spent and sleep, but also help to track a pet through a GPS module.

MetaMech is a relatively unknown laptop manufacturer outside of China. While we await the Legion 7a 15ASH11 with AMD Strix Halo, MetaMech has released the MetaMech 16 2026 with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, up to 96 GB VRAM, a 99 Wh battery and even OCuLink connectivity.

Even G2 comes closer to the original vision of Google Glass than most smart glasses, as a display shows navigation, notifications, a calendar or fitness tracking directly in the field of vision. The smart glasses are available now.

Morbid Metal is a new 3D hack-n-slash game from Screen Juice that combines the fast-paced, heavy-hitting combat from the likes of Warframe with traditional roguelite mechanics and challenging boss fights from games like Elden Ring. It has officially launched in Early Access, and it supports the Steam Deck on day one with very lightweight system requirements.

The most affordable enterprise ThinkPads are the L series laptops. The new Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 and L16 Gen 3 are coming to the market with AMD Ryzen AI 400 and Intel Panther Lake.

From vinyl records to compact cassettes and CDs to smartphones - Trettitre combines the most popular retro music formats with a MagSafe holder for smartphones, turning the record player and mobile cassette player into space-saving wall decorations while they are not in use.

Lenovo Japan has announced the update of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 line. The new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 laptop is a refresh of last year's X13 Gen 6, adopting Intel Panther Lake and AMD Ryzen 400.

Insta360 is now selling a new MagSafe-compatible camera accessory. Available globally in two variants, the Insta360 Snap can be purchased with an optional selfie light. A 3.5-inch viewfinder display is common across both models.