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The Panasonic Lumix S9 has leaked in all its glory, including its companion prime lens, which will be available later than the camera body. (Image source: Andrea Pizzini - edited)

Panasonic Lumix S9 image leak spoils tiny, slow 26 mm pancake prime lens, articulating screen coming for full-frame creator camera

The latest Panasonic Lumix S9 leak claims the new compact full-frame camera will be announced alongside two companion lenses, while leaked promotional images confirm the upcoming lens. The 26 mm pancake prime lens mounted to the L...
Julian van der Merwe, 18 May 2024 21:08
Jabra Elite 8 Active review - Rugged in-ears with a full sound

Jabra Elite 8 Active review - Rugged in-ears with a full sound

Unbeatable? With the Elite 8 Active, Jabra is offering nothing less than the toughest true-wireless stereo headphones in the world. In addition to being dust- and waterproof, they have also passed tests according to the MIL-STD-810H standard. This pair of in-ears also supports 3D audio and provides an exceptionally secure fit. Read our review to find out why these in-ears may appeal to more than just athletes.
Daniel Schmidt, 18 May 2024 20:18
The Alienware m16 is once again on sale for 37% off (Image: Allen Ngo)

Deal | RTX 4080-powered Alienware m16 gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 and 32GB DDR5 drops back to lowest price ever

The stunning Alienware m16 is one of the most alluring gaming laptops in the sub-$2,000 price segment as Dell has put the RTX 4080 gaming laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX back on sale for $1,000 off MSRP.
Enrico Frahn, 18 May 2024 20:15
A Galaxy Watch on a charger. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 series, but not Watch FE, tipped to launch with upgraded wireless charging

Samsung's flagship Galaxy Watch-series wearables are equipped with wireless charging - a spec that went without an upgrade in its 2023 iterations. That lapse will be addressed in their successors, however, according to a leak base...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2024 18:52
Advan X-Play brings AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, up to 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage (Image source: Advan)

Advan X-Play launches with a similar design to Asus ROG Ally but with slightly better specs

Indonesian brand Advan introduced the company's first handheld gaming PC, the X-Play. Under the hood, it packs the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, which delivers the same level of performance as the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. But that's not the only th...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 May 2024 18:38
The iPad Pro's M4 processor. (Source: iFixit via YouTube)

Apple iPad Pro 13 design and reparability praised while Pencil Pro panned as e-waste

Apple's newest and biggest iPad Pro has many potentially significant upgrades; however, it seems durability is not one of them. Nevertheless, the ability to take it apart and put it back together might make up for that, according ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2024 17:48
Tesla may be removing Steam games support from all newer shipments of Model X (Image source: Tesla)

New Tesla Model X cars may no longer support Steam games

Being able to play Steam games was a key selling point for the compatible Tesla Model X and Model S electric vehicles. However, according to a delivery notification that a Redditor shared, the newer deliveries of the former may be...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 May 2024 17:14
Additional features of Wear OS 5 have been unearthed. (Image source: Google)

More Google Wear OS 5 features discovered in Developer Preview

The recently launched Google Wear OS 5 Developer Preview has revealed many upcoming features for wearables like the Google Pixel Watch 2. Now, a report suggests that a handful of tools were ‘hidden’ in the release. These include a...
Polly Allcock, 18 May 2024 15:48
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US-based cryptocurrency miners reportedly took ~143,000 BTC home in 2023

The US is second to none with ~143,000 BTC mined in 2023 according to a report by BitRiver, the leading Russian cryptocurrency mining farm operator. This corresponds to $9.6 billion at May 18, 2024 value. Russia is a distant secon...
Sergey Tarasov, 18 May 2024 15:45
Beelink SEi14 is now available outside China (Image source: Beelink [edited])

Intel Meteor Lake mini PC Beelink SEi14 makes a global debut

Introduced in China earlier this month, the Beelink SEi14 is making a global debut. This Intel Meteor Lake mini PC comes with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, which is a mid-range performance chip in the lineup. The company’s official...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 May 2024 15:21
The AYANEO AIR 1S is set to receive a Ryzen 7 8840U refresh. (Image source: AYANEO)

AIR 1S: AYANEO announces AMD Ryzen 7 8840U refresh with Eiyuden Chronicle limited edition model

AYANEO has revealed plans to refresh its AIR 1S gaming handheld. Previously available with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, the AYANEO AIR 1S will soon be sold with the nominally more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 8840U instead.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2024 14:44
The Retro Power Bank is one of many retro-inspired devices that AYANEO has created. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO confirms Retro Power Bank specs and launch plans

AYANEO's Retro Power Bank has been a long time coming. Announced in November 2023 with Nintendo SNES design leanings, details about the Retro Power Bank have been sparse since. AYANEO has finally confirmed initial specifications a...
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2024 14:13
Starlink roaming kit installation (image: SpaceX)

Starlink satellite Internet roaming price goes up by $200 days after the residential plan increases

SpaceX has started sending emails to Starlink satellite Internet subscribers that their roaming plan price will double. For new subscribers, the Starlink price increase is immediate.
Daniel Zlatev, 18 May 2024 14:12
The Pocket DMG will be one of the most powerful Android gaming handhelds around. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO Pocket DMG: Game Boy inspired retro gaming handheld launching with Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, OLED display and unusual control inputs

AYANEO has finally provided more details about the long-awaited Pocket DMG. Full of surprises, the Pocket DMG will go toe-to-toe with the best Android gaming handhelds around thanks to a flagship chipset. The Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 ...
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2024 13:21
Winamp as an online platform (Source: Own)

Winamp will return this summer

Initially released at the end of April 1997, Winamp has been intermittently dormant for nearly a decade ever since. The latest stable release is one year old and carries the 5.9.2 version number. A new Winamp version, described as...
Codrut Nistor, 18 May 2024 13:02
The Pocket Micro will be AYANEO's smallest gaming handheld to date. (Image source: AYANEO)

Pocket Micro: AYANEO unveils pocket-sized retro gaming handheld with Game Boy Micro vibes

The Pocket Micro is AYANEO's smallest gaming handheld announced to date. Sporting a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and the secondary display from the AYANEO FLIP DS, the Pocket Micro also leans heavily on the design of the classic Gam...
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2024 12:45
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED review - The AMD variant of the Zenbook has received the weaker 1080p OLED screen

89% Asus Zenbook 14 OLED review - The AMD variant of the Zenbook has received the weaker 1080p OLED screen

Better than Intel? Asus also offers its Zenbook 14 OLED as a cheaper version featuring an AMD Ryzen 8000 processor—that even delivers better performance than the Meteor Lake variant. It does, however, face limitations when it comes to its RAM and its Full HD OLED panel which only has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 18 May 2024 12:44
AYANEO will sell the AM01S with two APU variants. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO AM01S: New mini-PC official with AMD Ryzen 9 8845HS APU and innovative flip-up display

The AM01S is AYANEO's latest mini-PC. Following in the footsteps of the AM01 and AM02, the AM01S utilises AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 9 8845HS APUs with a flip-up display that supports multiple angle adjustments.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2024 12:18
The AYANEO AG01 has a metal body and is modelled on 'romantic space exploration'. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO AG01: AYANEO reveals new details about GPD G1 and ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU eGPU rival

AYANEO has revealed more details about the AG01, its first eGPU. Based on the same laptop GPU as the GPD G1 and ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU, the AYANEO AG01 contains a plethora of ports and an M.2 2280 slot, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2024 11:35
Asus has promised to improve its warranty communication processes after an alarming Gamers Nexus report, but questions linger about internal diagnostic failures. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus warranty saga - official response promises improved communication - fails to address misdiagnosed hardware failure

Asus has issued a statement regarding its warranty repair processes and communications after massive backlash over unnecessarily charging for unwanted repairs and using unrelated wear and tear to blame consumers and deny warranty ...
Julian van der Merwe, 18 May 2024 06:19
The RTX 4070 SKU of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop has hit its lowest price thus far (Image: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and gorgeous 240Hz OLED gets largest price cut yet

In addition to a good-looking QHD OLED display and RTX 4070 dGPU, the coveted Asus gaming laptop features the new Intel Ultra 9 185H with 16GB RAM as well as a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Enrico Frahn, 18 May 2024 04:16
Smartwatch prototype from LG Display with Light Field technology in combination with OLEDoS. (Photo: Andreas Sebayang/Notebookcheck.com)

Display Week 2024 | LG Display showcases smartwatch display with 3D rendering using light field technology and OLED

In the future, smartwatches may be able to produce holographic 3D effects. LG has showcased a mini display that combines OLEDoS and light field technology. Notebookcheck.com was on site for a first look, which unfortunately can on...
Andreas Sebayang, 18 May 2024 04:06
The Sonos Ace will be unveiled in a few days. (Image: Sonos, via WinFuture)

Leak: Sonos Ace hi-fi headphones launching soon with lossless sound, but will be more expensive than expected

The first over-ear headphones from Sonos are set to be launched in a few days. Extensive leaks now reveal official marketing material, the price and launch date as well as the complete specs of the high-end headphones.
Hannes Brecher, 18 May 2024 03:46
The Samsung Galaxy F55 5G has an eye-catching leather back. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung reveals details of the Galaxy F55 5G with leather back, 120 Hz AMOLED display and 5 years of updates

Samsung is attempting to create a somewhat more eye-catching look with the Galaxy F55 5G, as the mid-range smartphone comes with a leather back in either black or orange.
Hannes Brecher, 18 May 2024 02:52
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is reportedly getting a battery with a higher energy density. (Image: Rohan)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max reportedly getting brand new battery with higher energy density and stainless steel housing

Apple is supposedly installing a new battery with a higher energy density in the iPhone 16 Pro Max for the first time before utilizing the technology for all four models in the iPhone 17 series next year. One analyst describes a n...
Hannes Brecher, 18 May 2024 02:38
Kia's upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted testing on US highways ahead of the official launch. (Image source: KindelAuto on YouTube)

Kia electric pickup truck spy shots tip stylish EV9 looks in California road test sighting

Kia's upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted in the US, giving us a glimpse at what to expect from the Korean carmaker's foray into Ford's home ground. The new Kia EV looks like it has more than a dash of the EV9's stylin...
Julian van der Merwe, 18 May 2024 01:39
Google’s Wear OS 5 will improve the battery life of wearables. (Image source: Google)

Google releases Wear OS 5 Developer Preview with new features and improved battery life

Google’s Wear OS 5 Developer Preview is now available, confirming a range of new features for the upcoming operating system. Several optimizations, including a new Watch Face Format, are said to improve the battery life of wearabl...
Polly Allcock, 18 May 2024 00:49
Epson has launched the CH-TW5750 smart home projector in China. (Image source: Epson)

New Epson CH-TW5750 3LCD projector arrives with 2,700 lumens brightness

Epson has launched a new smart home projector in China, the CH-TW5750. The 3LCD model provides up to 2,700 ISO lumens brightness and a maximum image size of 200 inches (~510 cm). While the projector offers optical zoom and voice c...
Polly Allcock, 18 May 2024 00:46
The Switch Safe is designed to prevent the owner of a Switch from taking it outside (Image source: Thingverse)

5 cool Nintendo Switch accessories including custom cases and awesome docks

CheckMag The Sports Accessories Bundle, the active cooling shell, the Switch Safe, the Crystal Dock and the Starry Forest Cat Sheep Case will help make one of the greatest consoles of all time even more versatile and cute - or limit its fu...
Sergey Tarasov, 17 May 2024 22:25
The Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5597QA) should be available in Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite variants. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

New ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5597QA) leaks reveal lightweight housing and multiple port options before official release

ASUS is a few days away from officially unveiling the Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5597QA). In the meantime, a renowned leaker has published promotional images, as well as more device specifications for the upcoming Snapdragon X Plus and ...
Alex Alderson, 17 May 2024 22:06
Sony unveils supermicrosurgery robot at IRCA 2024. (Source: Sony)

Sony showcases microsurgery robot with 4K 3D cameras and OLED displays to assist surgeons operating on the smallest of blood vessels and tissues at 2024 IRCA 2024

Sony has showcased a supermicrosurgery robot with 4K 3D cameras and OLED displays to assist surgeons during operations on the smallest of blood vessels and tissues. Automatic instrument exchange eliminates the need for an assistan...
David Chien, 17 May 2024 21:25
Motorola announced the Moto G84, pictured, in August 2023. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto G85: New Motorola mid-range smartphone leaks with unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

Motorola has not yet said anything official about releasing a Moto G84 successor. Nonetheless, evidence of the company having prepared the Moto G85 has turned up on Geekbench. Potentially, the Motorola Moto G85 could showcase the ...
Alex Alderson, 17 May 2024 19:59
Baking of sodium battery electrode materials (image: Bedrock Materials)

Sodium-ion battery by ex-Tesla engineer can hit 300-mile range parity with LFP cells for cheaper EVs

Electric cars with sodium-ion batteries can hit the proverbial 300 miles of range at a cost lower than the current cheapest iron phosphate batteries that are in the Model Y and Model 3.
Daniel Zlatev, 17 May 2024 19:22
Samsung Exynos 2500 claimed to be more power efficient than Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (Image source: Samsung [edited])

Leak claims Exynos 2500 of Samsung Galaxy S25 will beat Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in power efficiency

As per the usual timeline, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to launch sometime this October. But it’s not the only flagship chip expected to use the 3 nm process. Samsung will also reportedly be bringing its Exynos 2500 with the...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 19:01
Sony PS5 is planned to get a 2002 classic PS2 title as an emulated download (Image source: Sony [edited])

Native and upscaled PlayStation 2 emulation on PS5 nears reality

While Sony offered a selection of PlayStation 2 games on PS4, PS5 users have yet to receive the same treatment. However, it seems that native emulation of PS2 games on the newest gaming console will be available very soon, as the ...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 17:55
The Anker Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports, GaN) is a new desktop accessory. (Image source: u/joshuadwx via Reddit)

Anker Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports, GaN) new accessory leaks

Anker appears to be about to launch a new desktop charging accessory: the Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports, GaN). Details about the product were shared in a post on Reddit and a supporting document on the Anker website. The device res...
Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 17:53
Amazfit is recruiting Falcon (above) and T-Rex Ultra smartwatch users for beta testing. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit announces new Zepp OS 3.5 beta for some smartwatches

Amazfit Falcon and T-Rex Ultra smartwatch users are being offered access to a Zepp OS 3.5 beta testing program. In return for early access to the latest OS, customers are asked to provide feedback on their experience. Several new ...
Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 17:05
Looking Glass' spatial displays require no special glasses to view (Image source: Looking Glass)

New "holographic" 8K and 4K spatial displays from Looking Glass launched

Looking Glass factory has just released two new 16- and 32-inch ‘holographic’ monitors that can display 3D content to multiple viewers at once without requiring a special glasses or headset. The monitors are largely intended for p...
Vishal Bhardwaj, 17 May 2024 16:55
The beta version of Project IDX can now be tested directly in the browser without a waiting list (Image: Google).

Browser-based IDE: Google's Project IDX now available in public beta

Nine months after Project IDX was first unveiled, Google's web-based development environment is now available to the public as an open beta. This marks the end of the waiting list for Project IDX, which enables cross-platform deve...
Alexander Pensler, 17 May 2024 16:44
Tesla may soon use Chinese driver data as a seed to grow self-driving software used around the world. (Image via Wikimedia Commons w/ edits)

Musk eyes China to house data center powering global development of Tesla self-driving tech

Tesla may soon use a data center located in China to process the data needed for the company's self-driving software. While Tesla currently assesses data for EVs it sells in China, this move could allow the company to transfer dri...
Sam Medley, 17 May 2024 16:41
The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is receiving software version 4.2.0.139. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei releases first update for new Watch Fit 3

The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is receiving its first update shortly after its global launch. Like other recent releases, software version 4.2.0.139 is a HarmonyOS 4.2 update, bringing a couple of optimizations to the wearable. These focu...
Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 16:24
TCL has launched the QM8, a high-end QD-Mini LED TV, in the US. (Image source: TCL)

TCL QM8 arrives as new brighter high-end Mini LED TV

TCL has launched the QM8 as part of its 2024 line-up, which also includes the QM7 and the 115-inch QM89. The model has a Mini LED panel and is said to be significantly brighter than its predecessor. Other features include built-in...
Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 16:02
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First Intel Lunar Lake handheld consoles may be showcased at Computex in just a few weeks

Details about Weibu's GP10 handheld console powered by an unspecified Intel Lunar Lake processor were leaked on the official Computex site. Looks like we could see an early preview of the upcoming Core Ultra 200V CPUs at Computex ...
Bogdan Solca, 17 May 2024 15:01
AYN Technologies will offer the Odin2 Mini in four SKUs at launch. (Image source: AYN Technologies)

AYN Odin2 Mini: Earlier than expected release date official with launch discounts confirmed

AYN Technologies has confirmed that its next Android gaming handheld is only a few days away from being released. Not only has the company an earlier than anticipated launch date, but it has also outlined initial launch price disc...
Alex Alderson, 17 May 2024 14:03
Samsung's new ad is an answer to Apple's controversial iPad Pro ad (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung mocks controversial Apple iPad Pro ad, says, "We would never crush creativity"

Samsung didn't miss the chance to slam on Apple's controversial iPad Pro ad, which shows an industrial press crushing different creative tools. The Samsung ad, although trying to be subtle, says, "Creativity cannot be crushed" wit...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 13:58
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16 has a 4-zone RGB keyboard. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 gaming laptop records lowest price ever for Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 4070 SKU

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16, Gen 9) with a Ryzen 7 8845HS Hawk Point APU and an RTX 4070 GPU is currently on sale at a substantial $509 off the list price. Additionally, with 16 GB of upgradable DDR5 memory, 1 TB of storage, and ...
Fawad Murtaza, 17 May 2024 13:51
Samsung is rumoured to be using the Galaxy Watch7 series to showcase its first 3 nm chipset. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch7 Pro and Galaxy Watch7 Ultra alleged to showcase new Exynos W1000 with 3 nm process

Samsung is still roughly two months away from presenting its next-generation smartwatches. In the meantime, a typically reliable source claims that Samsung will use the Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch7 Pro and Galaxy Watch7 Ultra to d...
Alex Alderson, 17 May 2024 13:36
The Decathlon Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S is an all-mountain e-bike. (Image source: Decathlon)

Decathlon launches new Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S electric all-mountain bike

The Decathlon Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S is now on sale in Europe. The model follows the launch of the more expensive E-FEEL 900 S Team Edition, with a different drivetrain and suspension. Other features include a 630Wh battery and a ...
Polly Allcock, 17 May 2024 13:13
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