Clicks Confirms Launch Plans for Compact Smartphone with Keyboard
Clicks has confirmed that its Communicator smartphone, a compact 4‑inch device with a built‑in QWERTY/QWERTZ keyboard, will begin production in Q4 2026 with deliveries slated for the end of the year. The phone retails for $499 plus taxes and shipping, runs Android 16, and will receive software updates through Android 20. It features a touch‑sensitive keyboard that doubles as a trackpad, a fingerprint‑enabled space bar, and Qi2 magnetic wireless charging. Clicks will release monthly progress updates, a prototype in June, and complete certifications in Q3.
Foldable iPhone Ultra Confidential Docs Leak: 9.2mm Design, Android-Style Selfie Cameras, Color Options
Leaked schematics from a case manufacturer reveal Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra/Fold could close at just 9.23 mm, markedly slimmer than earlier 11 mm rumors. The device measures roughly 167.6 mm × 120.6 mm when folded, with a 4.7 mm thickness when opened, but a 13.7 mm camera plateau...
Ranking: Best Tablets for Under 300 Dollars/Euros
Notebookcheck’s April 2026 roundup ranks the top tablets priced under 300 € (≈ $327) across performance, display quality and battery life. The Xiaomi Pad 7 leads with a 144 Hz 11.2″ LCD, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 and up to 20 hours of use, while the Honor Pad 10 and Lenovo Idea...
New TCL A400 4K Art TV on the Way to Europe
TCL announced that its A400 Pro NXTVISION 4K QD‑Mini LED Art TV is now shipping to Europe, joining Samsung’s Frame in the premium art‑TV segment. The lineup offers five sizes from 55‑inch to 98‑inch, plus a 43‑inch model for the UK market,...
Xbox Announces 15 New Day-One Titles Coming to Game Pass
Xbox unveiled 15 day‑one titles for Game Pass at the IGN × ID@Xbox showcase, adding titles such as Aphelion, Beastro, and Mistfall Hunter across a range of genres. The releases are scheduled throughout 2026, with the first wave arriving in May. Microsoft...
FPGA Developer Claims Plaion's NeoGeo AES+ Is Effectively a “Bait and Switch”
Plaion announced the Neo Geo AES+, slated for a November 13 2026 launch, as a 1:1 hardware replica built on newly engineered ASIC chips rather than emulation or FPGA technology. The company highlighted collaboration with retro‑hardware experts Jotego and Furrtek in designing the...
Valve's New Proton 11 ARM Beta Gets Hollow Knight: Silksong Running Past 100 FPS on the Ayn Odin 2 Portal
Valve has released the first Proton 11 beta with built‑in ARM64 support and the FEX‑2604 translation layer, enabling Windows games to run on ARM‑based Linux devices. Using the Rocknix Linux distribution, YouTuber ETA Prime demonstrated Hollow Knight: Silksong exceeding 100 FPS on...
New Humble Bundle Deal Undercuts All-Time Low Prices of 15 Steam Deck Games
Humble Bundle introduced the "15 for 15" April 2026 promotion, bundling 15 Steam Deck‑compatible indie games for a flat $15 fee. The titles’ combined all‑time‑low price on Steam is $67.64, while their retail value exceeds $240, delivering a discount of more than...
Xiaomi Launches New Smart Air Conditioner for Gentle Breeze
Xiaomi has introduced the Mijia Air Conditioner Powerful Air Pro Ultimate Edition 1.5 HP in China, priced at CNY 5,099 (about $748). The model features 602 micro‑pores that generate a gentle breeze intended to lessen common air‑conditioner‑related ailments. It delivers a 1,000 m³/h...
Our First Ryzen AI 5 430 Benchmarks Are in and They're a Mixed Bag
AMD’s new Ryzen AI 5 430, the latest mid‑range Zen 5 mobile processor, replaces the 2025 Ryzen AI 5 330 in budget‑to‑mid‑range laptops such as the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2‑in‑1 15. Benchmarks show the 430 delivers up to 30% faster single‑threaded performance and a 1.5‑2× jump in integrated graphics speed...
Lighter than the Competition: XXL Powerstation Bluetti Elite 400 Review
Bluetti’s new Elite 400 power station packs a 3.84 kWh LiFePO₄ battery into a suitcase‑sized chassis that weighs 39 kg, making it lighter than many 4 kWh rivals. It delivers 2,600 W continuous AC power through two 230 V sockets and supports fast 2,300 W AC charging...
Ayaneo Confirms Price Increase for Two Handhelds and Two Mini PCs
Ayaneo announced upcoming price increases for four of its devices—the Pocket Vert, Pocket S Mini, Mini PC AM03 and Mini PC AM01S—citing limited inventory and heightened demand. Current pricing ranges from $269 for the base Pocket Vert to $549 for the top‑spec Mini PC AM01S B.Duck edition,...
Retroid Pocket 5 Gets Two New Colors Borrowed From the Pocket G2
Retroid has added two new color options—Yellow and Turquoise—to its Pocket 5 handheld, borrowing the finishes from the now‑discontinued Pocket G2. The price stays at $199, and a matching Grip case is offered for $15. Existing owners can also buy clear backplates...
Asus Confirms New Prices for Latest 14-Inch and 16-Inch OLED Laptops
Asus has raised U.S. prices for its newly launched OLED Zenbook lineup. The 14‑inch Zenbook 14 now costs $1,349, a 35% increase from the initial $999 launch price, while the Snapdragon‑X2 Zenbook A14 is also $1,349 and the A16 climbs...
Sound on All Channels – Teufel Boomster 4 Review
The Teufel Boomster 4 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that combines robust sound performance with a built‑in FM/DAB+ radio, delivering a wide stereo image and controlled bass despite its compact size. It boasts a 7,500 mAh battery that can power up to...
Xiaomi Reveals New iPad Mini Rival with 165Hz Display and Flagship SoC
Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi K Pad 2, a compact tablet positioned as a direct rival to Apple’s iPad mini. The device packs MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9500 SoC, an 8.8‑inch LCD panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate, and a sizable 9,100 mAh...
Claude Code Leak: Researchers Find First Vulnerability
Anthropic unintentionally published a source map that revealed roughly 512,000 lines of Claude Code's TypeScript source. Researchers used the leak to uncover a critical flaw allowing command‑chain bypass of the tool's deny‑rule system after 50 subcommands. The vulnerability could let...
This 2D Tactical RPG, with 94% Positive Reviews, Is 70% Off on Steam
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga, a 2D tactical RPG released in June 2022, offers squad‑based combat, weather‑influenced terrain, and over 50 classes across a 30‑40 hour campaign. The game enjoys a 94 % positive rating from more than 14,000 Steam...
This MSI RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop with 20-Core CPU and 144 Hz Panel Is $298 Off
MSI’s Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop, equipped with an RTX 5070 Ti GPU, a 20‑core Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, 16 GB DDR5 RAM and a 144 Hz FHD+ panel, is on sale for $1,349.99 on Woot—a $298 (18%) discount. The machine targets QHD and high‑refresh‑rate FHD gaming, offering...
A Unique Feature No Smartphone Needs: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Review
The Notebookcheck review of Vivo’s iQOO 15 Ultra highlights a bold experiment: an integrated cooling fan meant to tame the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Despite the fan, the phone still throttles under sustained load, questioning the practical value of laptop‑style cooling in smartphones. The...
NASA Artemis Watch 2.0 Launches as Retro-Futuristic Pip-Boy for $129
NASA’s Artemis Watch 2.0 launched as a retro‑futuristic smartwatch reminiscent of the Fallout Pip‑Boy, priced at $129 (≈€169 or $184). Built on an ESP32 microcontroller, it offers Bluetooth notifications, activity tracking, and sensors such as a gyroscope, accelerometer, temperature sensor,...
"Zen 6 Is Done": Intel's Return to Top with Nova Lake Looks Possible with More IPC Uplift vs Zen 6
Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake Core Ultra 400 desktop CPUs, now expected in 2027, are rumored to pack up to 52 cores, higher clock speeds and a notable IPC uplift that could outpace AMD’s Zen 6 chips. Leaker HXL suggests Nova Lake’s P‑core...
Intel Intros New 16-Core Panther Lake CPU with Capable Arc B390 iGPU
Intel announced the Core Ultra X9 378H, a 16‑core Panther Lake processor that mirrors the X7 368H’s architecture but caps its turbo at 5 GHz, slightly below the X9 388H’s 5.1 GHz. It retains the Intel Arc B390 integrated GPU while stripping enterprise‑grade features such as vPro, AMT, and...
Bluvol Launches April’s New Personal Care Tech Line Aimed at Urban Professionals
Bluvol unveiled its April personal‑care tech line, featuring the Nest 10 Ultra Immersive Neck Massager, T10 Apex Foldable Pocket Hair Dryer, and a curling tool aimed at urban professionals, travelers, and remote workers. The neck massager uses a C‑shaped Adapora™ frame,...
Zendure SolarFlow 2400 Pro Review: Is the XXL Balcony Solar System with 2,400 W & AI Worth It?
Zendure introduced the SolarFlow 2400 Pro, an all‑in‑one balcony solar solution delivering up to 2,400 W output, 2.4 kWh base storage and modular expansion to 16.8 kWh. The unit features four MPPT inputs for up to 3 kW of PV, AI‑driven energy management, and LAN connectivity,...
GitHub Outlines Its 2026 Actions Security Roadmap
GitHub unveiled its 2026 security roadmap for GitHub Actions, emphasizing safer defaults, tighter policy controls, and improved observability. The plan targets a broader software‑supply‑chain hardening strategy rather than isolated feature releases. Enterprise users will gain centralized tools to govern workflows,...
No GPU, No Problem. Hosting Your Own LLM Is Infinitely More Fun than the Censored Offerings From the Big Players...
Hosting a Large Language Model on a personal machine is now feasible with KoboldCPP, a single‑executable tool that runs GGUF and GGML models on both GPU and CPU. The software lets users download models such as Gemma 2, Deepseek or Claude...
Fortnite Victory Cups Raise Ranked Entry Bar with Major Cash Prizes
Epic Games unveiled the Chapter 7 Season 2 Fortnite Victory Cups, raising solo entry requirements from Platinum to Elite and finally Unreal rank, while Reload Duos demand Elite rank from the outset. Both formats use a two‑round structure, with Round 1 filtering thousands...
Apple Music Has Never Been This Far Ahead of Spotify
Apple Music’s iOS 26.4 update introduces Playlist Playground, Concerts, and a full‑screen themed UI, closing the discovery gap with Spotify. The service now delivers Hi‑Res lossless (24‑bit/192 kHz) and Dolby Atmos audio, while Spotify’s lossless tops out at 24‑bit/44.1 kHz and lacks spatial...
IFLYTEK AI Translation Earbuds Support 60 Languages and Just Got a Big Price Cut
iFLYTEK has launched AI Translation Earbuds that support 60 languages and provide real‑time, two‑second latency interpretation. The device combines dual microphones, a bone‑conduction sensor, and active noise cancellation to achieve up to 97% speech‑recognition accuracy in noisy environments. Battery life...
Infinix Note 60 Series
Infinix unveiled the Note 60 Pro and Note 60 Ultra, pairing a Snapdragon SD 7s Gen 4 SoC with a 144 Hz AMOLED panel on the Pro and a Pininfarina‑styled aluminum unibody on the Ultra. Both devices feature premium materials such as Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and IP64...
Infinix Note 60 Ultra
The Infinix Note 60 Ultra arrives as the flagship of the Note 60 line, featuring a 6.78‑inch 144 Hz AMOLED display, a massive 7000 mAh silicon‑carbon battery, and a 200 MP triple‑camera system with 50 MP optical‑zoom. It ships with 12 GB RAM, up to 512 GB storage, Wi‑Fi 6,...
Orbital Pathfinder Mouse Review: Infinite Customization, with a Great Mouse to Boot
Orbitalworks’ Pathfinder gaming mouse introduces a modular design that lets users assemble over 3,000 ergonomic configurations using interchangeable grip, hump and button modules. Powered by the PAW3950DM sensor, it offers up to 750 IPS tracking, 8,000 Hz polling and a lightweight 52‑55 g...
Leak Reveals Details of reMarkable's Next E Ink Tablet
reMarkable is set to launch a fifth device, the Paper Pure, later this year. Leaked by X influencer Evan Blass, the tablet is positioned as a mass‑market offering, contrasting with the premium Paper Pro line. The launch is expected in...
Nintendo Switch 2 Boost Mode Doesn't Work with Pikmin Series, Other Major Games
Nintendo’s latest Switch 2 firmware adds Boost Mode, letting original Switch games run in simulated Docked mode at up to 1080p on the handheld. However, the feature excludes the entire Pikmin series and several flagship titles such as Super Mario 3D All Stars and Zelda Skyward Sword HD. Games...
Apple Tries to Hide that the Power Adaptors of MacBook Pro Models Are Insufficient
Apple continues to ship its 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro models with legacy 96 W and 140 W power adapters, despite the newer M5 chips demanding more energy. Independent testing shows the 14‑inch model caps power intake at 97 W, causing a 10‑15%...
Mid-Range Robot Vacuum Puts Flagships to Shame: Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni Review
The Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni, priced just under $900, delivers flagship‑level suction of 30,000 Pa and a 27 cm Ozmo Roller that outperforms many premium models in mopping tests. Its fast‑charging system and sizable water tanks enable extensive area coverage without...
New Humble Bundle Multiplayer Collection Offers 9 Well-Rated Games Starting at $7
Humble Bundle has launched Multiplayer Madness 2026, a collection of nine co‑op and competitive multiplayer games. The starter tier costs $7 and grants access to five titles, while the full tier at $12 or more unlocks the remaining four games plus...
Everblog Smart Calendar Review: An Organizers Dream with a Secret
Everblog’s new E1 and E2 smart calendars digitize the traditional kitchen calendar, offering a dedicated Android‑14 interface for chore and schedule management. The 21.5‑inch E1, priced at $349, features a robust build and full‑screen touch, while the 13.4‑inch E2 costs...
Sega: Cost and Limited Reach Dictate Why Standalone Retro Game Releases Are Unlikely
Sega says it will not release standalone versions of the retro games hidden inside the Like a Dragon/Yakuza series because modern distribution costs are high and the market for individual classic titles is limited. The company embeds titles like Daytona...
Nearly 20 Hours of Battery Life with Panther Lake - MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Convertible Review
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ convertible showcases an 81 Wh battery that delivers almost 20 hours of real‑world use, powered by Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra X7 CPU and an Arc B390 iGPU. While performance is strong and colour accuracy excellent, the device suffers from a noisy high‑frequency...
Apple's Entry-Level M5 SoC in the MacBook Air 13 only Consumes 7-8 Watts in Games Like Cyberpunk 2077 or Baldur's...
Apple’s entry‑level M5 SoC in the 13‑inch MacBook Air delivers impressive power efficiency, consuming only 7‑8 watts while running demanding titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur’s Gate 3. The passively cooled design stabilizes power draw around 8 W, yet still achieves roughly 19.6 fps at...
Nubia RedMagic 11 Air
The Nubia RedMagic 11 Air is a gaming‑focused smartphone built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and Adreno 830 GPU, offered with up to 16 GB RAM and a 144 Hz AMOLED screen. It packs a massive 7,000 mAh battery and 5G/dual‑SIM connectivity, while reviewers give it an...
Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
Motorola unveiled the Moto G Power 2026, a budget Android 16 handset featuring a 6.8‑inch 1080p IPS panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 5,200 mAh battery, and the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Priced around $300,...
Camera Powerhouse Flagship Phone Confirmed for Global Release Starting with MWC Showcase
Vivo confirmed that its flagship X300 Ultra will be previewed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, marking the device's first global showcase. The X300 Ultra is positioned as a camera‑centric premium phone, rumored to house a 200 MP Sony main...
It’s Time to Kill Slow Fingerprint Scanners on All Phones over $300
Optical fingerprint scanners remain common on mid‑range and premium Android phones despite slower performance. Ultrasonic sensors cost only $6‑8 more per unit, yet manufacturers like Samsung and Google continue to use cheaper optical units in $400‑700 devices. Xiaomi demonstrates feasibility...
Mibro Explorer S Titanium: Accessible Outdoor Performance in a Titanium Body
Mibro launched the Explorer S Titanium, a rugged outdoor smartwatch priced at $249.99. It features an aerospace‑grade titanium unibody that is 40% lighter than stainless steel and meets MIL‑STD‑810H durability standards. The watch offers dual‑frequency GNSS, offline maps, 10 ATM water...
Decathlon Launches New Version of Rockrider E-ACTV 500 Hybrid E-Bike
Decathlon has introduced a new Peach Orange colourway for its Rockrider E‑ACTV 500 hybrid e‑bike, now available in France, the Netherlands and Spain. The bike retains its €1,999.99 price point, while older colour options in Spain have been discounted to €1,799.99....
Compact AI Workstations in Comparison: Nvidia DGX Spark Meets AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Nvidia's DGX Spark AI workstation faces direct competition from AMD's new Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Benchmarks show both platforms deliver near‑identical FP16 and FP64 performance. However, they differ markedly in underlying architecture, software stack, and pricing. These distinctions could reshape...
Best Smartphone Camera of 2026: These Galaxy S26 Ultra Alternatives Could Make Samsung's Life Difficult
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra arrives on February 25, 2026 with modest camera upgrades and new AI‑driven features. Leaks reveal that Chinese rivals—Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, and Vivo X300 Ultra—offer larger sensors, higher‑resolution modules, and specialist optics. Each...