Global sales of foldable smartphones rose by an impressive 49% in the first quarter of 2024, but Samsung's sales fell by 42% compared to the same quarter last year, meaning the technology giant was unable to maintain its position at the top of the market.

A slight indication that Sony might actually release the Xperia 1 VI smartphone in the US has recently turned up. The flagship device was launched in May, with pre-orders already open in markets such as the UK with delivery expected in June. However, at the time it was reported that there would be no US release for the Sony Xperia 1 VI.

Realme's CEO Sky Li has appeared in a Forbes article to declare that "GT is Back" in the form of its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered flagship killer. The Android device is also backed to bring smartphone AI into the mainstream by becoming available in a number of countries worldwide.

Jeep is confirmed to be launching an affordable electric vehicle in the US. The CEO of Jeep's parent company Stellantis has also promised that the vehicle will land in the US "very soon," although he declined to provide an exact launch or vehicle specifications, although there are hints that it may share a platform with the Citroën e-C3.

New updates rolling out to Android soon will allow Google Messages users to edit sent messages, use their phone as a digital car key, and quickly connect to a phone's hotspot, among others. The updates will come to users through the month of June.

Specifications as well as single-thread performance numbers for a high-performance AMD Granite Ridge Zen 5 processor appear to have been uncovered by an X user. The chip runs at up to 5.8 GHz making it easy to compare its performance to the 5.7 GHz, Zen 4-powered Ryzen 9 7950X and to calculate the performance per clock cycle improvement that is seemingly on the cards.

Not only computers, but also some inattentive listeners find it difficult to recognize sarcasm. And both humans and machines find it difficult to classify and evaluate such statements. A new technology aims to remedy this.

CheckMag Intel's Arc Alchemist graphics seems to have been an acquired taste amongst PC gamers. Aggressive pricing and driver fixes have helped its roughest edges, but voices in the community suggesting that Arc might suddenly displace AMD's Radeon GPUs in the budget market are on another planet.

Anker has launched a 9-in-1 charging station offering 100W charging. The accessory is designed to help you tidy your workspace, offering multiple AC outlets alongside USB-C and USB-A ports to charge your devices. Other features include a slim plug and protection against problems like overheating.

The RTX 4070-equipped gaming laptop from Lenovo has returned to its all-time low price as the capable Core i9 configuration of the Legion Pro 5i 16 has been treated to a large $600 discount on eBay.

Motorola's highest-end foldable Android smartphone of 2024 will have a bigger cover display compared to that of 2023, according to a new leak. It is also thinner and can have more RAM than its vanilla counterpart, apparently. Then again, those upgrades come with a slight disadvantage.

CheckMag The MSI Claw’s debut in the gaming handheld market has been underwhelming, to say the least. With a design that echoes its competitors and a user experience that fails to impress, it’s clear that MSI has significant ground to cover if it hopes to compete effectively.

CheckMag It's quite obvious by now that the Panasonic Lumix S9 is a controversial camera. Fortunately, if you're after a small, powerful camera, there are some hidden gems out there that walk all over Panasonic's latest compact full-frame body — some even costing less than $1,000.

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 8 (AMD) is enjoying a hefty discount on the official store. It equips the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super, Ryzen 7 7700, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 storage. The gaming desktop is currently available for just $1,567.49.

More leaks relating to the future of the Galaxy Watch smartwatch series have turned up online. Seemingly, the Galaxy Watch FE will be joined by the Galaxy Watch Ultra later this year, not the Galaxy Watch7 Ultra or Galaxy Watch X.

The Spacetop G1 is the second product from startup Sightful. Succeeding last year's Spacetop, the Spacetop G1 is not only lighter and more powerful than its predecessor but also slightly cheaper to boot.

A new version of Zepp Flow is on the way to various Amazfit smartwatches. Zepp Flow 1.4 brings new features and improvements based on user feedback and will be released in updates in the near future. Amazfit also states that the assistant will roll out to more models and in additional countries.

XREAL held a launch event in China today, in which the company unveiled the Beam Pro. While it may look and even function like an Android smartphone, it’s actually a spatial computing terminal for the company’s AR glasses. It’s currently up for preorder, with a starting price of CNY 1,299 (about $179).

The Framework Laptop 13 has received some significant upgrades, including the latest Intel processors, a brand new 120 Hz display, and a 9.2 MP webcam. Users of an older Framework Laptop can retrofit the upgrades themselves.

Epic Games has refreshed its weekly game giveaway, which now includes Chivalry II. Typically retailing for $39.99 on PC but available for $15.99 until today, Chivalry II can be downloaded for free until June 6 but only through the Epic Games Store.

The Anbernic RG Cube is on its way as a foil to the Powkiddy RGB30. While Anbernic has not released the RG Cube just yet, it has now shown what the RG Cube is capable of in a new emulation video.

Xiaomi has released a new compact monitor globally. Sold for under £100 in the UK and €100 in the Eurozone, the Xiaomi Monitor A22i combines a 1080p resolution with a 75 Hz refresh rate and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, among other features.

With the S19 and the S19 Pro, Vivo is presenting two premium mid-range smartphones that are designed to impress with a particularly large battery, fast ARM chips, up to three 50-megapixel cameras, and a 4,500 nits bright AMOLED display.

Images of the cases for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro have recently surfaced. The huge cut-out for the camera unit confirms the speculation that the new Pro model could receive the 5x telephoto lens previously used in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to six new games in June - including long-awaited titles such as Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Monster Hunter Stories. The Splatoon 3 sizzle season also starts.

China wants to remain a leader in the next generation of electric vehicles with solid-state batteries, and is fronting local companies hundreds of millions for their development and production.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 is edging ever closer to being released globally. While its release date is anticipated for early July, various sources have already provided first looks at the Galaxy Z Fold5 successor. A new Geekbench listing confirms that the Galaxy Z Fold6 should be available in Europe with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset too, unlike the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus. Price increases could be on the horizon for the Galaxy Z Fold series, though.

Logitech has introduced a new version of its ergonomic Wave Keys keyboard. This time trimmed down to a 'for Mac' product, the Wave Keys for Mac retails for under $60 in an off-white colourway.

ZOTAC is not providing more details about its first gaming handheld until the start of next month. Nonetheless, a near full spec sheet has surfaced online ahead of schedule, which outlines the ZOTAC ZONE's AMD Ryzen APU and battery capacity, among other details.

Logitech has updated its MX for Mac product offering, almost a year to the day after presenting the MX Anywhere 3S and MX Keys S. This time, the company has introduced the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac and MX Keys S for Mac, as well as an MX Keys S Combo for Mac and a new MX Keys Mini for Mac colour option.

Philips Hue is rolling out a new update for its app, version 5.18.0. Available for iOS and Android devices, the latest release brings numerous bug fixes to the app. Plus, an issue with the new compact view, which arrived in the previous update, version 5.17.0, appears to have been resolved.

UGREEN is now selling a 2-in-1 Qi2 Magnetic Foldable Charging Station at Amazon in North America and Europe. The portable accessory is described as folding to around the size of an earbuds case and can charge three devices simultaneously. Other features include an adjustable angle stand and a built-in indicator light.

Details of the upcoming Eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22 have leaked. The smart string lights are said to have several upgrades compared to the E120, such as triple LEDs. Other features of the outdoor lights include adjustable brightness and AI-generated bespoke lighting effects.

Adata has announced its product lineup for the upcoming Computex 2024. Among all is a new gaming handheld called XPG Nia. It will be going against the Asus ROG Ally X with “superior ergonomics” and offer the ability to “mod the device” to the user’s liking.

Samsung first teased the Galaxy Ring at the Unpacked event earlier this year and then gave a better look at the upcoming wearable at MWC 2024. As it’s nearing a proper launch, the smart ring has been spotted on FCC, which has revealed that there will be nine different models, different battery capacities, and a charging cradle.

Huawei is presenting a brand new mid-range smartphone, the Enjoy 70s, that will be launched at prices starting at the equivalent of $170 and is intended to win over buyers with a strong price-performance ratio thanks to its 6,000 mAh battery, 90 Hz display and Snapdragon 680.

Nomad is now offering one of the most interesting alternatives to the Apple AirTag, as the tracking card is not only thin enough to fit in the card compartment of a wallet, but can also be easily charged via MagSafe so that the battery never needs to be replaced.

At $149.99, the Aqara U50 is officially the least expensive Apple Home Key smart lock around, taking over the entry-level place of the U100. Not only can the U50 be operated via voice commands, passwords, key cards and the mere tap of an iPhone or smartwatch, it can also be re-keyed to work with your existing keys, unlike the U100. However the conspicuous lack of a fingerprint reader might create a dilemma for homeowners considering the U50.

Solar Foods has opened a cellular agriculture factory to grow Solein food protein using microbes fed oxygen and hydrogen split from water, carbon dioxide from the air, and a touch of minerals. The main inputs are renewable and drive a fermentation process to create a sustainable, vegan, nutritious protein that can substitute for traditional meats and protein sources.

Xiaomi has unveiled a new and smart surveillance camera that comes with internal memory and AI support at an affordable price.

Godox has introduced a particularly compact LED light, the ML100Bi Portable LED Video Light, for photo and video recordings. The device is intended fit into large trouser pockets and yet achieve an enormous output of 34,300 lux at a distance of one meter.

HP has presented an exciting monitor in the Series 7 Pro 738pu that offers plenty of space thanks to its 37.5-inch 21:9 panel and achieves a particularly high contrast ratio thanks to IPS Black. Thunderbolt 4 allows for 100 watts of power delivery and numerous connectivity possibilities.

Satechi recently launched the new Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station 12 in 1. The docking station for Windows and Mac offers numerous connectivity options, including three Thunderbolt 4 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports and 96 W Power Delivery.

Microsoft has tackled poor Edge browser user interface performance by replacing the React UI with WebUI 2.0. The new framework was created after analyzing Edge performance via telemetry, then tackling module and Javascript issues to improve responsiveness.

Some recent reports concerning the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE graphics card suggested the upcoming Blackwell part would be a huge addition to future desktop PCs because of its unwieldy 4-slot potential. However, a well-known tipster in this particular arena has clearly refuted the idea and even offered promising information about the RTX 5090 FE.

The Asus ROG Flow X16 also comes with a high-quality 240Hz QHD screen with up to 500 nits. Thanks to its relatively low weight and slim chassis, the currently discounted 16-inch laptop is also a fitting choice for traveling gamers.