ViewSonic has introduced a new portable monitor designed to expand laptop workspaces on the move, unveiling a dual-screen device that can turn a standard notebook into a triple-monitor configuration. The product, called the VG1457, folds into a form factor similar in size to a 14-inch laptop and weighs about 1.36 kg. When opened, it reveals two 14-inch displays connected by a hinge, allowing users to position the screens either stacked vertically or side by side next to a laptop. See also: LG to Showcase 32-inch 4K Tandem OLED Gaming Monitor at CES 2026 Both displays use IPS technology rather than…
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Xiaomi has begun teasing the launch of its next sub-flagship smartphone, confirming that the device will arrive as the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, countering recent speculation about a different naming approach. The move follows the recent domestic debut of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, after which the company has shifted attention to its Redmi Turbo lineup. Xiaomi had previously released the Redmi Turbo 4 and Turbo 4 Pro, and industry watchers had expected a standard Redmi Turbo 5 to follow. Instead, the company has indicated that the Turbo 5 Max will be the next model, with the possibility of additional variants…
Pre-orders have opened for the Gamemt E3 Vigor, a new budget retro gaming handheld priced below $100, as manufacturers continue to target nostalgic gamers seeking affordable portable devices. The Gamemt E3 Vigor is now available for pre-order through the Royibeila website, with prices starting at $45 for a 64 GB version and $55 for a 128 GB model. The handheld, first teased in October 2025, is offered in Purple/White and Classic Black color options, according to the retailer. See also: Ayaneo Details Pricing, Features for Pocket Vert Retro Handheld The device features a 3.95-inch IPS display with a 1:1 aspect…
A new digital tabletop game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe has launched on Steam, aiming to make cooperative play easier by removing the need for a human dungeon master. Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, developed and published by Resolution Games, was released on Nov. 20 and is priced at $29.99. Set in the Forgotten Realms, the turn-based tactics game allows players to select heroes and move them across dungeon boards like physical miniatures. Instead of relying on a dungeon master to manage rules and pacing, the game automates those elements, offering what its developers describe as a…
Ayaneo has released new details about its upcoming Pocket Vert retro handheld, outlining pricing tiers, hardware specifications and a planned increase in retail prices once the device reaches broader availability. The company said early backers will be able to purchase the Pocket Vert starting at $269 for the base configuration, rising to $369 for the top-tier Lava Red edition. Ayaneo added that retail pricing will be higher, with the base model set at $339 and the highest-end version priced at $439. The Pocket Vert adopts a Game Boy-style form factor and features a 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution…
Valve will end support for 32-bit versions of Windows on its Steam gaming platform from Jan. 1, 2026, completing its transition to a fully 64-bit client on compatible PCs, the company said, a move that will affect only a small fraction of its users. The company has already begun running Steam as a native 64-bit application on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, while users on 32-bit versions of Windows have been moved to a separate branch that will stop receiving updates after the deadline. Valve first announced plans to drop 32-bit Windows support in September, citing incompatibility with newer…
Researchers have outlined how ice could be used as a core construction material for future human habitats on Mars, arguing that the planet’s abundant frozen water may offer both insulation and protection from harmful radiation, according to a newly published study. Mars holds large reserves of water ice on and beneath its surface, and the researchers said this local resource could play a key role in making long-term human settlement more feasible. The study concludes that ice walls several metres thick could significantly moderate the planet’s extreme temperatures. “Walls of ice several meters thick can raise interior temperatures from about…
A group of students from Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) has developed an interactive learning medium using augmented reality technology to help address Indonesia’s ongoing challenge of low numeracy literacy among students. The innovation, titled 3D-Storybook Rawa Pening, combines local cultural narratives from the Rawa Pening area with three-dimensional augmented reality (AR) visuals and a Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) approach. The project is designed to help junior high school students better understand mathematical concepts, particularly congruence and similarity in geometry, through contextual and experiential learning. See also: UNNES Launches INARA App to Modernize History Learning with Inclusive, Gender-Responsive Design The learning medium was…
The Pandawa Team from Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) recorded a strong performance at the 2025 Energy-Efficient Car Contest (Kontes Mobil Hemat Energi/KMHE), finishing in the top tier of competitors after securing fourth place in the national event held from Oct. 23 to Oct. 27. The competition was organised by Indonesia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in cooperation with the University of Jember. Pandawa took part in the Urban Internal Combustion Engine–Ethanol category and achieved fuel efficiency of 276.361 kilometres per litre, placing UNNES among leading Indonesian universities active in the development of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicle technologies.…
HMD, widely known for its Android smartphones, may be preparing to introduce its first laptop, according to a recent leak circulating on social media. The device, referred to as the HMD (Chrome)Book CS-1 Flip, would place the company in direct competition with established Chromebook manufacturers if launched. Although HMD has focused primarily on smartphones, with additional products including tablets and feature phones, a new post from X user @smashx_60 claims the firm has developed a convertible 2-in-1 laptop. The leaked name suggests a design that allows the display to flip 360 degrees, similar to existing models in the Chromebook category.…