We’re finally approaching April, and you can bet that there’s a lot more tech headed our way in the upcoming weeks. With that being said, these past few days have likewise been abuzz with new tech headlines, and we’ve rounded up some tidbits that you might want to catch up on. We’ve gotten new releases from the likes of Xiaomi and Canon, as well as new updates from Nintendo and Samsung. Check them out below!
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Sony Unveils its New WF-C710N Earbuds
Sony recently expanded its wireless audio lineup with the WF-C710N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds, which feature a compact, stemless design, dual microphones for noise cancellation and ambient sound, and up to 30 hours of battery life, all for £100. The company also released new pastel pink and yellow color options for the WH-CH720N and WH-CH520 wireless headphones, which are priced at £110 and £60 respectively.
Xiaomi Steps Up its POCO Line with the New F7 Series Phones
Xiaomi’s new POCO F7 Pro and F7 Ultra are probably some of the most impressive upper midrange phones that we’ve seen in a while. For one, the F7 Pro starts at just at £499 and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, along with other features such as a 6.67-inch AMOLED 2K display, a 6,000 mAh battery with 90W charging, and a triple rear camera system headlined by a 50MP main sensor. The F7 Ultra is a bit more expensive starting at £649 although it does come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, offers a similar display, a slightly smaller 5,300 mAh battery with faster 120W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a more versatile camera setup including a 50MP telephoto lens.
Samsung Announces its New high-end Monitor Range for 2025
If you’re in the market for a new premium monitor, then you might want to check out what Samsung just recently announced. The company unveiled a handful of new displays which include the ViewFinity S8, a 37-inch 4K monitor designed for workspaces with features like a 90W USB-C port and KVM switch, the Odyssey 3D, a glasses-free 3D-capable monitor with eye-tracking and a 165Hz refresh rate with 4K resolution, as well as the Odyssey OLED G8 which comes in 27 and 32-inch flavours, a 4K resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate and Core Lighting+, and the ultrawide Odyssey G9, a 49-inch curved display with dual QHD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.
The “Nintendo Today” App Gives Gamers Access to Switch News
Ahead of the Switch 2’s reveal, Nintendo recently streamed a Direct presentation which saw more teasers for the upcoming Pokemon Legends and Metroid Prime 4 games (among a sea of other titles), and the launch of the “Nintendo Today” app for Android and iOS, which gives users updates on the upcoming Switch 2. The company also introduced a “Virtual Game Cards” feature which is set to launch in April, and will allow users to lend digital copies of their games to friends and family via local WiFi for up to two weeks within the same Nintendo Switch Family account.
Canon’s Camera Lineup Just got Bigger with the Powershot V1 and EOS R50 V
Canon is looking to win over content creators with its newest product launches, which include two new models consisting of the PowerShot V1 and the EOS R50 V. The PowerShot V1 (priced at $899.99 and available in April 2025) packs several features including a new grip, an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, a 1.4 type sensor, improved autofocus, a cooling fan, as well as livestreaming capabilities. Meanwhile, the EOS R50 V is a “movie-focused” camera that starts at $649.99 (or $849.99 with a new power zoom lens), and offers features like dedicated livestream and record buttons, optimized vertical shooting, 4K video at 60fps, and multiple livestreaming methods.
