Apple A19 Pro die shot showcases smaller profile chip with minimal design changesA die shot of the Apple A19 Pro has been posted on X. Despite offering the same core specs as its last-gen counterpart, the SoC is noticably smaller in die area. Anil Ganti, 18 Nov 2025 11:43
71% Motorola Moto G06 smartphone test - Large discount phone with a premium lookEconomically designed. The Motorola Moto G06 looks much more expensive than it is, which is also due to the chic Pantone colors for the case. With a large 6.88-inch screen and stereo speakers, it should not disappoint in terms of features either. Do you get enough for little money?Mediatek Helio G81 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.88" | 194 gFlorian Schmitt, 17 Nov 2025 13:18
Galaxy Book5 Edge: Samsung releases new 5G Windows laptop amid rumours of impending Galaxy Book6 Pro launchSamsung is rumoured to be launching the Galaxy Book6 Pro and Galaxy Book6 Ultra soon with Intel Panther Lake processors. In the meantime, the company has unleashed the Galaxy Book5 Edge, a 15.6-inch laptop that adopts Qualcomm's o...Alex Alderson, 14 Nov 2025 18:19
Better and faster night photos: New Galaxy S26 leak confirms fastest LPDDR5X RAM for all Galaxy S26 phonesThe Galaxy S26 specs are becoming clearer by the day, thanks to almost daily new leaks. After confirming the new 3X Telephoto camera, Ice Universe has now revealed that the Galaxy S26 phones will feature the fastest LPDDR5X memory...Fawad Murtaza, 12 Nov 2025 13:29
Bumble Berry Pi: Budget DIY palmtop could give the OmniOne a run for its moneyMost DIY laptops, palmtops or cyberdecks require significant engineering skills to build. However, this DIY palmtop looks to fix all that with off the shelf parts and a minimal, simple design that could be achieved by anyone with ...David Devey, 12 Nov 2025 11:01
Photos in complete darkness: Innovative camera technology shows what it's capable ofMost smartphones can now take decent photos when it is dark. But you need some special technology to take a picture without any ambient light. The Oukitel WP60 comes with a night vision camera that utilizes infrared light and can ...Florian Schmitt, 11 Nov 2025 19:20
Optimized smartphone battery from China impresses: Huge screen and super long battery lifeThe rise of electric cars is also driving the development of battery efficiency. This is also particularly evident in smartphones, which are now lasting longer while barely gaining weight. We recently tested a smartphone with a hu...Florian Schmitt, 11 Nov 2025 17:46
New leak hints at Qualcomm bringing Android 16 support to Snapdragon X series processorsQualcomm is reportedly working to bring Android 16 support to the Snapdragon X Elite and X series of processors. This development could bring an interesting Android PC segment to the market.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Nov 2025 17:06
Minisforum releases new MS-R1 mini-PC with powerful CIX CP8180 ARM chipset and up to 64 GB of RAMMinisforum has now released what it describes as an 'ARM challenger' that packs 'serious power'. Discounted across the board at launch, the Minisforum MS-R1 combines a 12-core ARM chipset with up to 64 GB of RAM and support for a ...Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2025 16:22
Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra 3x camera: Ice Universe claims "certainty" regarding sensor switchProlific leaker Ice Universe has doubled down on their previous assertion that Samsung is going to change the 3x Telephoto sensor on the Galaxy S26 series. The proposed shift from a 12 MP Sony sensor to a 12 MP ISOCELL sensor will...Fawad Murtaza, 10 Nov 2025 13:29
Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 SoC Exynos 2600 runs 30% cooler than Exynos 2500A Samsung Senior Vice President has given us our first hint at the thermal management of the Exynos 2600. Through the use of a Heat Pass Block, Samsung has apparently reduced the temperature of the Exynos 2600 by quite a large mar...Fawad Murtaza, 06 Nov 2025 19:12
This smartphone is much cheaper than a Galaxy S25 Ultra and even faster, but there is a catchThose who look beyond the mainstream smartphones from Samsung and Apple can often find cheaper options with larger batteries and more power. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is one such example. However, it's only available as an import, whi...Florian Schmitt, 06 Nov 2025 08:00
73% One of the largest smartphone displays of all time - Oukitel WP60 smartphone reviewCan get dirty and see in the dark. A stylish metal casing, a huge screen and a very large battery are the most important features of the Oukitel WP60. The fact that it is a phone for outdoors is made clear by the water protection and the night vision camera. Can the eye-catching cell phone convince?MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | IMG BXM-8-256 | 7.20" | 360 gFlorian Schmitt, 05 Nov 2025 10:27
Debian APT set to require Rust toolchain from May 2026 as legacy ports face sunsetAPT is set to gain Rust code in 2026 as Debian modernises its package manager. The coding language's presence in open-source projects keep growing.Louise Burke, 04 Nov 2025 17:51
This phone has a special feature on the back — and it's not the camerasThe smartphone is almost perfect; is there anything left to improve? Xiaomi is trying to do just that with the 17 Pro Max, which features a second display on the back. But how useful is this feature in everyday life?Florian Schmitt, 04 Nov 2025 10:16
Minisforum MS-R1 debuts as new mini PC with ARM CPU and dGPU supportThe Minisforum MS-R1 has been officially introduced in Japan as a new mini PC that features an identical chassis to the MS-A1 but is powered by an ARM CPU. It also has a PCIe x16 slot, bringing support for dGPU.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Nov 2025 07:31
89% Xiaomi 17 Pro Max smartphone review – Does the giant phone's second display help it step out of Apple's shadow?More than an Apple clone? The huge Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has big ambitions, and aims to compete with the world's best smartphones. To achieve this goal, it boasts two extremely bright LTPO AMOLED displays and a total of four 50-megapixel cameras, each with its own sensor. Can this large phone stand out from the Apple and Samsung crowd?Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | 6.90" | 219 gFlorian Schmitt, 02 Nov 2025 14:43
Samsung on the offensive: Affordable Galaxy A models impress once againThere was a time when Samsung's low-cost smartphone models were not recommended. Other manufacturers offered better features and more sophisticated designs, while Samsung lagged behind. This has now changed with the new Galaxy A m...Florian Schmitt, 31 Oct 2025 22:00
Apple's iPad Pro M5 can replace a laptop with some accessories and benefits from 5GApple's new iPad Pro M5 offers more performance than many compact laptops. Combined with iPadOS26 and a keyboard cover, the iPad can definitely replace a laptop if you can live with the limitations. Especially the 5G connectivity ...Andreas Osthoff, 30 Oct 2025 13:00
MediaTek announces Kompanio 540 chip for entry-level ChromebooksMediaTek's new Kompanio 540 SoC is now official with an 8-core CPU, Mali-G57 GPU and support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. It will power Chromebooks starting January 2026.Anil Ganti, 29 Oct 2025 15:03
This smartphone has strong advantages in the fight for the low-budget crownYou have to spend several hundred dollars for a smartphone with a large battery and a bright screen, right? Xiaomi sees things differently and, with the Redmi 15C 4G, is launching a smartphone for tight budgets or as a second phon...Florian Schmitt, 28 Oct 2025 20:00
Xiaomi smartphone with giant battery is light and costs around $100Xiaomi is leading the battery revolution. Even in its most affordable devices, battery sizes are now skyrocketing, resulting in incredibly long battery life. The Redmi 15C 4G, which we recently reviewed, has even more unusual feat...Florian Schmitt, 28 Oct 2025 15:04
ARMSX2 version 1.0 released, promises improved PS2 emulation on ARM, Android devicesVersion 1.0 of ARMSX2, an ARM-focused branch of the popular PCSX2 emulator, has landed on Android. The new version of the PlayStation 2 emulator uses a translation layer to run code from PCSX2 (with some additions) on ARM devices,...Sam Medley, 27 Oct 2025 22:50
Apple's M5 is faster, but results in shorter battery runtimes in daily situationsApple's new M5 processor is much faster and also more efficient than its predecessor in many scenarios. However, the increased power consumption does result in slightly shorter battery runtimes in our Wi-Fi test, both for the MacB...Andreas Osthoff, 27 Oct 2025 22:47
Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 M5 only makes sense in the base configurationApple's new MacBook Pro 14 with the M5 processor is a very good multimedia notebook, but in terms of pricing, it only really makes sense when you stick to the base spec. As soon as you start adding upgrades, the MacBook Pro with t...Andreas Osthoff, 27 Oct 2025 21:42
Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 with Snapdragon X chipset and touchscreen drops below $450The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 might be a great choice for people looking for a budget laptop with a touch-capable display. It comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X SoC, 16 GB of soldered RAM, and a 256 GB SSD (that's thankfully ...Tudor Cibean, 27 Oct 2025 19:40
Dell Alienware gaming laptop with Nvidia N1X APU reportedly coming in 2026Nvidia N1X was reportedly delayed to 2026. Thanks to Moore's Law Is Dead, we now know when the actual release date of the Nvidia N1X ARM APU might fall. Per the leaker, consumers can expect the Nvidia N1X and Nvidia N1 in Q2 2026Fawad Murtaza, 27 Oct 2025 19:31
Flexible camera system for under $200: Why this Samsung smartphone won us overA wide-angle camera and a macro camera in an affordable smartphone? A rarity. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has both, plus other features you wouldn't expect in this price range.Florian Schmitt, 27 Oct 2025 10:25
Deal | Latest Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 (2025) price drop: 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SKU now at record-low on AmazonThe Apple MacBook Air 13 with the M4 SoC, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage has now dropped to a record-low price on Amazon. Released earlier this year, the MacBook Air 13 M4 brings a pretty "Sky Blue" colorway, excellent perfor...Fawad Murtaza, 27 Oct 2025 10:14
71% Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G smartphone review - Ideal second phone with 120 Hz display & audio jack?120 Hz for all. The Redmi 15C 4G offers a lot for very little money: A PWM-free 120 Hz screen, for example, and a large battery. While you will get your money's worth if you want a large screen, there are disadvantages to the inexpensive phone for the reader to be aware of.Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.90" | 211 gFlorian Schmitt, 26 Oct 2025 11:01
Mobile gaming: What's more important, performance or battery life?Gamers who want to enjoy titles in their full glory on the go need a powerful phone. Or is it more sensible to focus on long battery life in order to play through the entirety of long trips?Florian Schmitt, 25 Oct 2025 07:31
72% Samsung Galaxy A17 4G smartphone test - Unusually well-equipped budget phoneLighter, slimmer, better. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has a more modern design, but otherwise the differences to its predecessor are limited. However, with an AMOLED screen and 6 years of updates, it still stands out among affordable phones.Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.70" | 190 gFlorian Schmitt, 24 Oct 2025 17:39
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G: A relatively compact smartphone with record runtimesThose who don't want to carry a bulky outdoor phone often have to compromise on battery life. However, the relatively compact and lightweight Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G tops our battery life charts.Florian Schmitt, 24 Oct 2025 15:38
MSI EdgeXpert AI mini PC based on Nvidia's DGX Spark platform starts at $2,999 with limited availabilityNvidia finally started shipping the DGX Spark platform and partner OEMs like MSI are now preparing to ship their own versions. Built on the groundbreaking Nvidia GB10 Grace Blackwell superchip and powered by the Nvidia AI software...Bogdan Solca, 24 Oct 2025 13:01
91% Apple MacBook Pro M5 (2025) review - The fastest single-core performance in the worldWay more performance. Apple's MacBook Pro 14 is faster than ever with the new M5 SoC—plus, it finally features faster SSDs. Even so, it still lags behind the more expensive Pro models, as it lacks better cooling and Wi-Fi 7.Apple M5 (10 Cores) | Apple M5 GPU | 14.20" | 1.5 kgAndreas Osthoff, 23 Oct 2025 13:33
Analysis of the Apple M5 SoC: Apple silicon extends its lead over AMD, Intel and QualcommWith great power comes greater efficiency. The new Apple M5 SoC is here and we have been able to test its performance in the new MacBook Pro 14 base model. Now we take a closer look at how the new chip compares to the competition from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm in terms of both performance and efficiency.Andreas Osthoff, 23 Oct 2025 13:21
Apple iPhone Air could be a flop as rumors suggest lower-than-expected demand and potential discontinuationApple iPhone Air sales outside of China have reportedly fallen short of expectations. The low demand has allegedly sparked a revision in the production plan, as analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that most suppliers "are expected to redu...Fawad Murtaza, 23 Oct 2025 12:11
73% Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G smartphone review – A hot candidate for the runtime throneYou can have a bigger battery. Europe only ever gets phones with smaller batteries? Xiaomi shows that doesn't have to be the case, since the Redmi 15 5G comes with a powerful 7,000 mAh battery. Our review reveals what this means for the battery life and what else this relatively affordable phone has to offer.Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.90" | 224 gFlorian Schmitt, 23 Oct 2025 10:29
OnePlus duel in the mid-range: Which model is more worthwhile?We compare OnePlus' mid-range models: Should you go for the more expensive Nord 5, or is the Nord CE 5 already good enough that you can save the extra money?Florian Schmitt, 22 Oct 2025 22:00
2025 vs 2015 iPhone: 10 years reportedly afford iPhone 17 over 1,000% and 1,600% faster multi-core and GPU performanceA user on r/iPhone has compiled the Geekbench 6 single-core, multi-core, and Metal scores of almost all major iPhone models since 2015. The results show that the iPhone 17 is close to 600% faster in single-core and over 1,000% ahe...Fawad Murtaza, 22 Oct 2025 12:55
90% Apple iPad Pro M5 (2025) tablet review - An extremely fast M5 SoC and Wi-Fi 7Faster than many laptops. Apple has updated its iPad Pro series, equipping its high-end tablet with the new M5 processor and Wi-Fi 7. Performance surpasses many modern laptops, and with the new iPadOS 26 and Magic Keyboard, it almost feels like a MacBook.Apple M5 (10 Cores) | Apple M5 GPU | 11.00" | 446 gAndreas Osthoff, 22 Oct 2025 11:31
Why many tablets forgo a chassis purely made of metalTop-of-the-line tablets impress with their stylish, one-piece aluminum bodies. But this harbors a problem. Using an example, we'll look at why not all tablets follow suit.Florian Schmitt, 20 Oct 2025 23:00
OnePlus revives popular smartphone model with impressive resultsFor years, no OnePlus Nord CE came without the suffix "Lite". Now, with the Nord CE 5, there is finally a full-fledged representative of the series again. Here, we reveal what difference this makes and why we like the model so muc...Florian Schmitt, 20 Oct 2025 22:00
82% Snapdragon and 18 hours of battery life for $700 - Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 15 Copilot+ reviewLots of stamina & Wi-Fi 7. The Galaxy Book4 Edge is a 15.6-inch everyday laptop for less than $700. The Snapdragon processor offers sufficient performance and enables very long battery runtimes, but you have to do without a backlit keyboard.Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 15.60" | 1.5 kgAndreas Osthoff, 20 Oct 2025 21:10
Exynos 2600 tipped to power some Galaxy S26 Ultra variants with lofty GPU and NPU performance gainsA new rumour predicts the Exynos 2600 will come with a potent GPU and NPU. Apparently, the latter will be up to six times faster than Apple's A16 Pro. Plus, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will use an Exynos 2600 in at least one region. Anil Ganti, 20 Oct 2025 19:11
81% OnePlus Nord CE5 Smartphone Review: Elegant mid-range phone with a marble look and powerful WLANEven better without major compromises. With the OnePlus Nord CE5, there is finally a regular mid-range model from the Nord CE series once again and not just a mediocre light model. With a fast MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC, bright AMOLED display, and a decent camera system, the OnePlus Nord CE5 could be an exciting newcomer and shake up things in the mid-range.MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | ARM Mali-G615 MP6 | 6.77" | 199 gFlorian Schmitt, 20 Oct 2025 07:07
HP OmniBook 5 14 is one of the least expensive laptops with OLED, but there's a catchThe sharp OLED screen and P3 colors are some of the nicest features of the Omnibook 5 14 even if brightness, resolution, and refresh rate are average.Allen Ngo, 19 Oct 2025 19:56
Runtime doubled: This OnePlus tablet beats every iPadOnePlus often offers tablets that are good value for money, and the OnePlus Pad Lite is no exception. Here, OnePlus has focused on battery life in particular, and hardly any Android tablet and none of Apple's iPads last as long as...Florian Schmitt, 19 Oct 2025 10:47
Deal | HP OmniBook 5 14 down to only $550 with OLED and over 16 hours of WLAN battery lifeThe new OmniBook 5 14 includes features not typically found on other budget laptops ranging from 1200p OLED to Windows on ARM and an Elitebook-like design.Allen Ngo, 18 Oct 2025 19:56
OK153-S: New single-board computer with Linux features both ARM and RISC-V processorsThe OK153-S is a new single-board computer that uses two different processor architectures and allows the connection of external sensors and actuators. A variety of ports are also available.Silvio Werner, 18 Oct 2025 15:11