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The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spotlight

While we recently provided double proof of Chuwi's CPU mislabeling, there are now indications that another Asia-based brand, Ninkear, could be affected. We also have a sample on hand and are investigating immediately. Spoiler: The outcome supports the manufacturer's claims, but raises questions about the original design manufacturer (ODM).

Xbox's 25th anniversary: Retro Xbox games returning in 2026 with β€œentirely new ways” to play

Xbox says it will mark its 25th anniversary by bringing back select β€œiconic” retro titles in 2026, developed by its game-preservation team and updated to be playable in β€œentirely new ways.” While Jason Ronald did not name the games or detail the new features, he pointed to past backward-compatibility upgrades like Auto HDR and FPS Boost as the likely model for modernizing classics without changing their core identity.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra may get Hasselblad-inspired Master Edition

The camera specs of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, the first in the series to launch outside China, have already leaked multiple times. According to the latest information on Weibo, the Find X9 Ultra may also get a Hasselblad-inspired Master Edition, much like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra with its Leica Leitzphone Edition. A photo of the supposed Hasselblad camera system has also surfaced, though we remain sceptical of its authenticity.

Valve fires back at New York Attorney General loot box lawsuit: "We are disappointed"

Valve has issued a rare public response to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit targeting loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2, arguing the mechanics are not illegal gambling under New York law. The company says the items are cosmetic, optional, and comparable to physical trading packs, while noting its efforts to curb third-party gambling and warning that the lawsuit’s push to make items non-transferable would harm consumers.

Appple to launch ultra-premium foldable with iPad mini software and 1 TB storage

New information has surfaced about Apple's rumoured first foray into the world of foldable smartphones. Reportedly, Apple is planning to offer the so-called iPhone Fold with up to 1 TB of storage but with a starting price that will eclipse even the Galaxy Z Fold7. Apple is rumoured to be bringing iPadOS multitasking features to iOS, too.

Don't try this at home! A 3D-printed diving helmet built from scratch

Wild project: A maker built his own fully functional diving helmet using a 3D printer, complete with a floating air supply made from a compressor, battery pack, and power inverter. The project is a testament to what's possible with a consumer-grade home printer and a serious dose of engineering creativity. The print files are freely available on Thingiverse. Just keep one thing in mind: attempt this at your own risk.

4K/180 Hz or 1080p/360 Hz: Alienware 27-inch AW2725QF dual-resolution monitor drops to lowest price ever

Deal | The Dell Alienware AW2725QF gaming monitor has recorded a sharp 30% price drop. The monitor now sits at the lowest price ever. The Alienware AW2725QF is a dual-resolution monitor capable of 4K@180 Hz and 1080p@360 Hz. These display configuration can be selected on the fly, making the Alienware AW2725QF a good choice for folks who want the best of both worlds.

CPU fraud, next round: Chuwi CoreBook Plus with supposed AMD Ryzen 5 7430U also affected

Oops, they did it again! The recently tested CoreBook X isn't the only device deceiving users with a more modern CPU than actually installed; the Chuwi CoreBook Plus is also affected by this CPU scam. We took a spot-check purchase from a retailer and uncovered the fraud. What was just an unfortunate isolated case now seems to be becoming systematic.

Xiaomi confirms global launch for new special edition smartphone while revealing Poco X8 Pro series battery details

Xiaomi has confirmed the battery capacities of its Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max smartphones ahead of their upcoming Indian and global releases. At the same time, the company has also teased that a special edition model will be joining the pair in both markets as Xiaomi reprises its Iron Man partnership.

First Xiaomi 18 Ultra and Leica Leitzphone 2 rumors: Continuous optical zoom with a new milestone

Some information about the Xiaomi 18 generation is already available, but two leakers have just explicitly commented on the successor to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Leica Leitzphone, which will apparently be available once again in 2027. It will be particularly exciting to see how Xiaomi will improve its optical zoom technology at the end of 2026.

DJI Avata 360: Euro prices, availability and hands-on images of the 360-degree drone surface

It has been widely reported that the DJI Avata 360, with its aggressive pricing, aims to undercut the Antigravity A1 in particular. Now, for the first time, concrete European prices for the 360-degree drone itself and three bundles have been leaked. There's also news regarding availability - pilots will apparently have to wait a few more days for the drone after the launch date.

Acer announces TravelMate P4 / P2 Copilot+ business laptops with Intel vPro Core Ultra 300 processors

All new TravelMate P4 and P2 models are powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 365 processor with up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Screen options include 1920 x 1200 and 2880 x 1800 IPS panels and the laptops come with Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and fingerprint sensor plus Intel vPro security.

Intel announces Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processors: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus unveiled

Intel is expanding its desktop portfolio with the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors for gamers and content creators. Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus offer more cores, higher clock speeds, and faster DDR5 memory support. In addition, new optimization features improve the performance of modern games and applications.

Bungie targets Marathon data mining leaks on launch day, promises takedowns for unrevealed content

Bungie launched Marathon, its sci-fi extraction shooter reboot, and warned on day one that it would issue takedowns for any publicly shared data-mined content that had not yet been officially revealed. The studio says creators are still free to mine and share art based on content already playable in the current build, while unreleased assets and story details will be targeted to protect planned surprises and community-driven discoveries.

Vivo X300 Ultra: Launch timeline, more camera samples and benchmark leak emerge for new 35 mm camera flagship

More details about the Vivo X300 Ultra have emerged in the last few hours. An executive has published more camera samples showcasing the device's 35 mm camera and 400 mm zoom capabilities. At the same time, the X300 Ultra has also appeared on Geekbench and is tipped to officially launch before the end of the month.

Asus releases new 14-inch gaming laptop in the US with AMD Strix Halo

Asus has finally started selling its first AMD Strix Halo gaming laptop in the US. Equipped with a 165 Hz display, the new laptop also features a 73 Wh battery with 100 W charging via USB Type-C. Unfortunately, Asus has decided against offering a 64 GB RAM variant in the US, which would have allowed the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA to assign up to 48 GB VRAM to its Radeon 8060S iGPU.

Lowest price: Dual-resolution Alienware 27-inch AW2725QF gaming monitor with up to 360 Hz refresh rate is 30% off

Deal | The Dell Alienware AW2725QF gaming monitor has recorded a sharp 30% price drop. The monitor now sits at the lowest price ever. The Alienware AW2725QF is a dual-resolution monitor capable of 4K@180 Hz and 1080p@360 Hz. These display configuration can be selected on the fly, making the Alienware AW2725QF a good choice for folks who want the best of both worlds.

Bluetti unveils Elite 300 as the world's smallest 3 kWh portable power station with launch discount

Bluetti has officially introduced the Elite 300 portable power station in the global market. Advertised as the world’s smallest 3 kWh portable power station, the Elite 300 offers 2,400 W of continuous output, AC + solar dual fast charging, up to 10 ms switchover speed, app-based controls, and a LiFePO4 battery with a 6,000+ cycle lifespan.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra camera review: LOFIC sensor and mechanical zoom explained

Xiaomi invited us to China to get a close-up look at the new flagship camera phone, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, ahead of its global market launch. Not only were we able to see the final design, but we also got to try out the exciting combination of the 1-inch LOFIC sensor and the innovative mechanical periscope zoom in our first photo sessions and ask the engineers questions directly.

Citizen's Promaster Sky Blue Angels AT8020-54L watch drops to $399 from $725, sporting Eco-Drive and atomic timekeeping

Deal | Walmart has listed the Citizen Promaster Sky Blue Angels AT8020-54L watch for $398.99, nearly $325 lower than its $725 retail tag, and $90 lower than Amazon's current listing. This Eco-Drive pilot watch features atomic timekeeping, sapphire glass, and 200 m water resistance, with a host of other features.

New Casio Edifice mechanical watches now available in the UK

Update | Update: Now available in the UK. Casio has confirmed that two of its new Edifice EFK-110D watches will be released in the UK in the near future. Already set to launch in other European countries, these analogue timepieces feature a textured dial and a metal casing and strap. They are powered by an automatic movement, which can be viewed through the watch’s transparent case back.

Vivo X300 Ultra: Best ultrawide lens in uncompromising Zeiss camera system

Following Vivo’s confirmation of the specs for two camera sensors in the Vivo X300 Ultra, details on the third camera were unveiled on 9 March, which continues to be a standout feature in the current smartphone market. Interestingly, although the improvements are less substantial than expected, this camera still appears to feature an intriguing upgrade.

Qualcomm unveils Arduino Ventuno Q single-board computer for physical AI projects with Dragonwing IQ8 SoC, 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 64 GB eMMC

Qualcomm has unveiled the Arduino Ventuno Q single-board computer designed for hobbyists and developers interested in creating physical AI projects, such as robots. The SBC is powered by a Dragonwing IQ8 SoC, 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 64 GB eMMC, coupled with an STM32H5 MCU for real-time control of motors and sensors.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 with 4K display and RTX dGPU experiences 60% price drop

Deal | Lenovo has cut the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 by 60% to $1,739, pairing an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, RTX Pro 2000 with 8GB VRAM and a 16-inch 4K IPS display with up to 800 nits and full DCI-P3 coverage. Our review praises its thin and light chassis, quiet cooling as well as a few other aspects of this intriguing 16-inch workstation laptop.

Warning: Chuwi CoreBook X uses AMD Ryzen 5 5500U instead of 7430U

A supposed bargain is currently causing considerable discussion: The Chuwi CoreBook X, which is officially advertised with an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, has an older Ryzen 5 5500U installed. The system software also deceives the user. This not only raises the question of performance, but also severely damages trust in the manufacturer's product specifications.

Valve Steam Machine release date receives update after memory shortage forced delay

Update | SteamDB has recorded changes to the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and controller product pages. Previously listed as early 2026, the hardware now has β€œcoming soon” release dates. The storage and memory shortage could prompt Valve to raise the Steam Machine price when it finally launches. Update: Valve's blog now reveals that it will ship the new hardware in 2026.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with 800-nit 4K display and RTX graphics sees 60% price drop

Deal | Lenovo has cut the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 by 60% to $1,739, pairing an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, RTX Pro 2000 with 8GB VRAM and a 16-inch 4K IPS display with up to 800 nits and full DCI-P3 coverage. Our review praises its thin and light chassis, quiet cooling as well as a few other aspects of this intriguing 16-inch workstation laptop.

OnePlus 15T outclasses OnePlus 13T in early benchmarks while matching OnePlus 15 thanks to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The OnePlus 15T has been spotted before its official release. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16 GB of RAM, the new high-end smartphone easily matches flagship competition like the OnePlus 15. At the same time, the OnePlus 15T also crushes the OnePlus 13T with significant performance advantages in both single-core and multi-core workloads.

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