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• Doogee V Max Play packs a projector, camping lights, and a massive battery
• Samsung’s projector phone idea returns as Doogee refines it for today
• IP68-rated and military-grade protection withstands extreme environments

At the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 show, Chinese manufacturer Doogee unveiled three new rugged smartphones: the V Max Play, Blade GT Ultra, and S200 Plus, highlighting its focus on durable, high-performance smartphones with advanced capabilities.

Among these, the V Max Play stands out with its integrated portable projector, powerful camping lights, and massive 22,000mAh battery, making it a versatile tool for outdoor use.

With a 22,000mAh battery, the V Max Play provides extended usage, while 33W fast charging enables quick power replenishment, and 15W reverse wireless charging allows power sharing, making it an ideal business smartphone for long outdoor trips with limited access to power sources.

Doogee V Max Play

More than a decade ago, Samsung introduced business smartphones with built-in projectors and “large cameras”, including the Samsung Galaxy Beam and Galaxy Camera. However, high costs and limited adoption kept them from becoming mainstream.

Now, Chinese brands like Doogee have revived and refined the concept, following rugged smartphones such as the Oukitel WP100 and 8849 Tank 2 Pro, that integrate projectors.

The V Max Play features an LED projector with 480p resolution and automatic focus, allowing users to project images and videos onto any surface.

Its dual camping light system enhances visibility in dark environments, a first in the rugged phone market, while an ambient RGB light adds versatility with mood lighting.

Powered by the MediaTek 24M (MT7300) 4nm processor, the V Max Play includes 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, while its 6.78-inch Full HD+ display has a 120Hz refresh rate.

The camera system includes a 108MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle macro lens, and a 20MP night vision camera, plus a 32MP front camera.

Running on Android 14, the V Max Play offers AI tool powered features for automation, image/video editing, and document processing while supporting dual-band WiFi (2.4/5GHz) and Bluetooth 5.4 for connectivity.

Like other rugged smartphones, it offers IP68 water and dust resistance with military-grade drop protection, ensuring durability in harsh environments.

Via Doogee

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• Microsoft Teams adds Real-Time-Text (RTT) to meetings and calls
• Feature gives users a way to comment and message even when others are speaking
• RTT set to launch in May 2025 across Microsoft Teams on Windows and Mac

Making sure your words are heard on a Microsoft Teams call could soon be easier than ever thanks to a new update.

The video conferencing service has announced it will be adding real-time text (RTT) capabilities, meaning users will have another way to put their message out.

The system allows for participants to type a message while someone else's speech is being transcribed, giving users who prefer typing to speaking another way to make sure their voices get out there.

RTT in Microsoft Teams

In a Microsoft 365 roadmap post announcing the feature, the company noted it could enable "effective collaboration for all users", adding it could be "especially useful in situations where speaking is difficult or not possible".

The company clearly sees RTT as an option for busy calls or meetings, where lots of opinions or thoughts are being thrown around, adding the feature will allow "seamless instant communication for everyone", adding it could also be a useful accessibility tool.

The feature is currently listed as being "in development", but has an expected rollout date of May 2025, meaning users won't have too long to wait to use it.

Upon release, it will be available across Windows and Mac platforms, to users across the globe.

The news is the latest addition to Microsoft Teams as it looks to be more useful and intuitive for users everywhere.

The company recently revealed it will be introducing transcription for multi-lingual meetings, supporting more languages than ever, even when it comes to meeting recaps.

The news will also see an improved version of document summaries, generated and supplied by Copilot, to help users stay on track with their chats.

However it also announced a new Copilot feature which will be able to suggest follow ups to, "keep the conversation going", when responding to a prompt, whether you like it or not, the company has revealed.

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• A new Huawei Watch Fit 4 could be on the way
• Filings have been spotted in Europe and the UAE
• It likely indicates a replacement for the Fit 3 is imminent

The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is a very cheap alternative to the best Apple Watches, and now a successor to our 4.5-star pick could be on the way.

As reported by The Tech Outlook, a new Huawei Watch Fit 4 has been spotted in filings in the databases of the European Economic Commission and the UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, a sign that the device could be just days away.

As the report notes, there are two model numbers, which could hint at two different sizes or a model featuring cellular connectivity. According to TTO, "Huawei Watch Fit 4" is explicitly mentioned in the certification.

Huawei Watch Fit 4: What do we know?

Registering a device with regulatory bodies is a necessary step toward launch in territories, but often gives away the prospect of imminent device announcements, which is why it only happens very close to the release date.

As such, a Huawei Watch Fit 4 seems close at hand, but what can we expect from the next iteration? Unfortunately, details are scarce about the next Huawei Watch Fit, save that it actually exists.

In our review, we loved the vibrant AMOLED display, the lightweight, comfortable design, and the impressive 10-day battery life.

Most of our gripes with it were software-based, notably limited support for third-party apps and an over-reliance on Huawei Health.

It'd be great to see these addressed in an upcoming iteration. Unfortunately, one thing that definitely won't be addressed is US availability, with the ban that precludes the sale of Huawei tech State-side still very much in effect.

As such, you'll likely be available to pick up a new Huawei Watch Fit 4 in the UK, EU, AUS, and of course China.

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• The iPhone 17 Air could start at $899
• That's the same price as the iPhone 16 Plus
• It might also have battery life that's on a par with current iPhones

While we don't yet know much about the iPhone 17 Air, we were concerned that its reportedly super-slim design would mean both a high price and poor battery life – but the latest iPhone 17 Air news suggests that neither of those things will be the case.

According to Apple watcher Mark Gurman, writing in his paywalled Bloomberg newsletter (via MacRumors), the iPhone 17 Air will start at $899 in the US. Now, that’s not exactly cheap, but it is exactly the same price as the iPhone 16 Plus, which would likely make it the second-cheapest iPhone 17 model after the base iPhone 17.

If this price claim is accurate, then there’s a good chance the iPhone 17 Air will also have the same starting price as the iPhone 16 Plus elsewhere, meaning £899 in the UK and AU$1,599.

In the same piece, Gurman says the iPhone 17 Air’s battery life will be "on par with current iPhones," despite the likely slim build presumably leaving less space for a large battery. Gurman doesn't say how this will be achieved, but another recent iPhone 17 Air leak suggested that it will use “high-density battery cells.”

The iPhone 17 Air could rival the iPhone 16's battery life (Image credit: Future)

In any case, Gurman also details some other specs, claiming that the iPhone 17 Air will have a Camera Control button like the iPhone 16 series, and that its bezels will be roughly as thin as those of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Additionally, he says the iPhone 17 Air will have a 6.6-inch 120Hz display, a Dynamic Island, a single-lens 48MP camera, and an A19 chip rather than the A19 Pro that we’re expecting the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max to have.

The first port-free iPhone

This is largely stuff that we’ve heard before – as is a claim that the phone it will be eSIM-only worldwide – but interestingly Gurman also adds (via Engadget) that Apple had originally considered making the phone “completely port-free” by not including a USB-C charging port.

This plan was apparently abandoned not for any technical reasons, but to avoid issues in the EU – which not so long ago forced Apple’s hand in switching from Lightning ports to USB-C. However, Gurman adds that we may yet see a port-free iPhone in future.

We're expecting Apple to unveil the iPhone 17 Air in September, alongside the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup.

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• The 20th anniversary of the God of War series takes place on March 22
• It will be celebrated by an update for God of War Ragnarok, new merch, and more
• No new game or remaster has been announced yet

PlayStation has unveiled its plans for the 20th anniversary of the God of War series, which takes place on March 22, but the rumored remaster is nowhere to be seen.

As outlined by a recent PlayStation Blog post, the event will be commemorated with a new update for God of War Ragnarok. This will release on March 20 for both PlayStation 5 and PC and adds the 'Dark Odyssey Collection' of cosmetic items.

These will be available from any Lost Items chest in the base game or automatically while in Valhalla. The skins are inspired by the black and gold appearance unlocked when you beat God of War 2 on God Mode difficulty.

The full list of new items is as follows:

• Dark Odyssey Armor & Appearance for Kratos
  • Dark Odyssey Kratos Appearance
  • Dark Odyssey Armor Set for Kratos (Dark Odyssey Breastplate, Dark Odyssey Bracers, Dark Odyssey Belt)
• Dark Odyssey Companion Armor
  • Dark Odyssey Vestment for Atreus
  • Dark Odyssey Witch Frock for Freya
• Dark Odyssey Weapon Appearances & Attachments
  • Dark Odyssey Leviathan Axe [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Knob [Attachment]
  • Dark Odyssey Blades of Chaos [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Handles [Attachment]
  • Dark Odyssey Draupnir Spear [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Hind [Attachment]
• Dark Odyssey Shield Appearances & Rond
  • Dark Odyssey Guardian Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Dauntless Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Stone Wall Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Shatter Start Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Onslaught Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Spartan Aspis Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Rond

The update will introduce the ability to edit the appearance of your weapon attachments and shield rond too, which is a nice touch.

Elsewhere, a comprehensive fan kit is being released for all platforms. Right now, this means you can download a series of free social media assets (such as banners and icons) in addition to some desktop and mobile wallpapers. On March 20, these will be joined by anniversary themed items in the Steam Points Shop and a free PlayStation Network Avatar for all PlayStation users.

There is a limited time collaboration with Gallery Nucleus in Los Angeles, California too, which lets fans explore a collection of artwork inspired by the God of War series plus concept art and memorabilia. It is open now and will run until March 23.

Pre-orders are now open for a new God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective book - a two-volume set filled with developer interviews and a behind-the-scenes look at the games. On March 18, pre-orders will also go up for a series of special anniversary art prints.

An adorable Jormungandr by merch company Fangamer has been also unveiled, measuring a whopping 67in / 170cm, with pre-orders set to begin on March 19.

For vinyl collectors, Sony has partnered with Laced Records to create a 13-disc limited edition vinyl set spanning the entire God of War series. Furthermore, double LP sets featuring music from the first three games in the series will be up for grabs.

The blog post also confirmed that a collection of God of War t-shirts will be sold by Insert Coin, with pre-orders opening on March 21.

Finally, if you're new to the series then now might be a great time to experience as God of War Ragnarok has been added to the PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra game catalog at no extra cost. For PC users, both God of War and God of War Ragnarok will be on sale until March 20th.

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• The Russo brothers have revealed how Avengers 5 and 6 will differ from Infinity War and Endgame
• Doomsday and Secret Wars will tell "a beginning story"
• The pair have also discussed whether the films' leaked concept art is real or not

Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will differ from the last two Avengers movies in one big way, the Russo brothers have teased.

Joe and Anthony Russo told Brazilian outlet Omelete that the films are being treated as a curtain raiser for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) next saga. Rather than solely serving as the culmination of Marvel's Multiverse Saga, the pair say Avengers 5 and 6 will also double as "a beginning story" that'll pave the way for stories that'll be part of Phase 7 and beyond.

"The greatest thing that ever happened is we got to, you know, get immersed in a 20 movie arc and and see an ending to that arc," Joe Russo said. "What's compelling about these two new Avengers movies is they're a beginning. It's a new beginning. We told an ending story [with Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame] and now we're going to tell a beginning story."

The veteran filmmakers' latest comments provide further insight into how they're approaching their next two MCU films, which are currently slated to arrive in May 2026 and May 2027.

In an exclusive interview with me earlier in March, the Russos revealed which of Marvel's Secret Wars comic book series they're drawing inspiration from for Avengers 5 and 6. As part of the same discussion, the pair also teased the possibility that heroes from Marvel TV shows on Disney+ could be part of Doomsday and/or Secret Wars' cast rosters. With principal photography rumored to begin in April, we might learn even more about the Marvel Phase 6 films if Marvel Studios fails to stop information from being leaked online.

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'That artwork was not from Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars'

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Speaking of leaks, the Russo brothers have also responded to reports concerning the Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars imagery that recently appeared online.

At the start of March, I reported on the news that Marvel had suffered a huge internal leak after supposed concept art for Doomsday and Secret Wars was posted online. Unsurprisingly, fans spent days poring over the artwork, with many opining that there was more than an element of authenticity about them, especially as the concept art appeared to have been produced by an apparent Marvel Studios artist.

However, as part of a lengthy chat with The Hollywood Reporter, the Russo brothers denied that the artwork was genuine. Asked if any of the leaked images offered clues about the plot of either or both films, Joe Russo emphatically responded: "No, because that artwork was not from Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars" before Anthony Russo added: "Nothing spoiling in there. That’s not our concept art."

Naturally, this could be the pair's way of saving face or trying to throw fans off the scent post-leak. Until the films are released in theaters, we won't be able to determine if that's true or not. Roll on next May and mid-2027, then!

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• March updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 have an odd bug that removes Copilot
• It’s easy enough to reinstall the AI, but the glitch is puzzling, not to mention embarrassing for Microsoft
• There are other bugs hitting Windows 11 users, including worrying reports of crashes or even boot failures

Microsoft’s latest patches for Windows 11 are causing some degree of trouble, it probably won’t surprise you to learn, with reports of various fresh bugs emerging after the release of those March updates last week.

Patch KB5053598 for Windows 11 24H2 seems to be the most problematic, but the major bug here has also affected other Windows versions.

Some users on Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2 – and those who’ve installed Windows 10’s March patch (KB5053606) – are finding that the Copilot app has been randomly removed from their PC.

Windows Latest noticed this strange affair, which Microsoft has since acknowledged. The bug causes the Copilot app to be uninstalled and unpinned from the taskbar - so essentially, the AI assistant is vanishing completely from affected Windows 11 and 10 PCs.

Microsoft says it’s aware of the issue and is “working on a resolution”, but in the meantime, the workaround is to simply reinstall the Copilot app (from the Microsoft Store) and then manually pin it back to the taskbar.

Other reports of bugs that those using Windows 11 24H2 have encountered include installation failures, Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crashes, or indeed the most feared of system gremlins, total boot failure (so the PC isn’t starting up at all after crashing during the update).

All of this was flagged by Windows Latest, and the tech site also observes that there’s a glitch that causes remote desktop (RDP) sessions to either fail completely or to continually keep disconnecting (that’s a bug that only really applies to business users, though).

This thread on Reddit has some further complaints about BSODs and other issues such as USB keyboards and mice failing to work post-update with Windows 11.

(Image credit: Marjan Apostolovic / Shutterstock) Analysis: An embarrassing inconvenience alongside major woes

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The bug that’s ejecting Copilot from Windows in such an unceremonious fashion is also particularly embarrassing for Microsoft, seeing as the software giant is on a drive to try to get people to use its AI helper – which will be tricky if it’s suddenly MIA for no apparent reason. (It’s worth noting that this doesn’t affect the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, by the way).

This is an odd glitch indeed, although it doesn’t appear to be that widespread, luckily for Microsoft. Presumably, a solution will be found soon enough – it’ll surely be a priority for the company to resolve – but it’s not difficult to reinstall the Copilot app, anyway. This is more of an inconvenience, really, but one that has surely got Microsoft blushing a bit, as it’s difficult to imagine how an accidental Copilot wipe was triggered in this way.

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• Samsung launches a new Game Booster+ tool
• Extra options include GPU tweaks and app categorization
• For now at least, it's limited to South Korea

When it comes to the best gaming phones available at any given time, you'll usually find multiple Galaxy phones and iPhones vying to come out on top – and with a new software update, Samsung might just have edged ahead overall.

As spotted by SamMobile, there's now a new Game Booster+ app available as part of the Good Lock suite of utilities that comes with every Samsung Galaxy phone. It adds some useful improvements for the gaming experience on these handsets.

You can, for example, mark any app as a game and get the optimized gaming mode for it, as well as remap the keys on a connected controller. You're able to set up four different controller profiles for four separate games, if needed.

The update also enables you to dig deeper into the graphics settings for your phone, taking more control over how game demands are handled. These options include improving texture quality, if your phone and its battery life can take it.

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There is a pretty big caveat here, which is that Samsung has only made Game Booster+ available in South Korea – so the rest of us are left with the standard Game Booster that's been around for a while, until Samsung rolls the update out more widely.

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Despite being confident in their ability to spot phishing, many employees still fall for such scams, new research has claimed.

A report from KnowBe4 warns about “misplaced confidence” which can cause even more problems for businesses, showing almost all (86%) of respondents believe they can confidently identify phishing emails.

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High confidence often leads to victimization

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Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the virtual world. But reality bytes.

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The time for talk is over. After two years of exploring the potential use cases, growing numbers of organizations are beginning to adopt generative AI (GenAI) to drive tangible business value. Gartner reports that investment in these technologies will continue to rise in the coming months — driving global IT spend to almost USD 6 trillion in the next year.

CIOs are keen to progress beyond the proof-of-concept stage and start putting GenAI to work. Although exciting new capabilities and use cases are emerging on a daily basis, GenAI needs to be built on firm foundations to deliver results. The teams charged with coming up with ideas on how GenAI can be used – and the leaders signing off on their investments of time and money need a solid understanding of how it works. First and foremost, however, they need to focus on making sure they have the data required to fuel the successful adoption of Gen AI tools.

Covering the bases

From Microsoft leadership teams to US courtrooms, experts are sounding the alarm: with AI, ‘garbage in = garbage out’. If they fail to heed these warnings, organizations will not unlock the benefits they are expecting. Before investing time and money into adopting new use cases for GenAI, organizations need to get the data in place to enable it to succeed. Specifically, they need to cover four core main bases:

1) Modernize existing data

First, organizations need to transform the existing data sets that will be used to train models and drive insights. They need to map and analyze their current data to understand the existing landscape, then use a mix of data warehousing and data lakes to lay the foundations for a robust architecture. They also need to consider the data aggregation, storage, and retrieval requirements, to ensure they can conduct analytics in real time. Data modernization projects can take years to complete, but there is no time to waste – they must be completed in a matter of months.

2) Identify and ingest new sources of quality data

Next, they need to enrich existing data with external insights to add crucial holistic context to supercharge AI. To date, ingesting external data sets has been a time-consuming process, but cloud-based Extract, Transform, Load (ELT) solutions can automatically create pipelines. This enables organizations to quickly bring in reliable data sets that can put them on the path to unlocking deeper insights to fuel their AI use cases.

3) Proactively remove any bias

Next, organizations need to review the entire data landscape to ensure it is clean. They need to be certain their data can be trusted to inform their AI, driving it to make the right decisions. It’s crucial that they identify and remove any unintended biases that might emerge if they feed this data into their AI. By stepping back to consider the potential biases that could arise in their AI use cases before deploying them, they can head off the likelihood of these problems arising in advance.

4) Ensure visibility to underpin data quality and governance

Finally, organizations must eliminate silos, unifying data with end to end visibility to create a single source of truth. AI will not be reliable and accurate if fed with conflicting data - so they must be able to identify confusing conflicts, and remove them. Data evolves over time, which means it is important to maintain visibility over who has changed or added data, and why. This traceability will help identify and overcome potential mistakes, for example, if synthetic training data has been accidentally used for real-world decision-making.

Increasing AI literacy to capitalize on the opportunity

This data provides the raw materials, but it needs to be used in the right way to drive GenAI success. Building knowledge across the business will enable teams to identify use cases that can really generate value. Multiple departments could potentially benefit from GenAI in different ways, so it’s crucial to start with a clear vision and objective in mind. Organizations that invest budget and manhours in training will likely be rewarded with use cases that enable them to confidently deploy GenAI in ways that unlock the fastest ROI.

To enable this, leadership teams must also have a solid level of AI literacy and data literacy. Business leaders need understand how traditional and GenAI models work and how underlying data and training can influence the inferences presented by these models. This will give them a deeper appreciation of the recommendations coming out of an AI based solution in the context of the business use case and they will find themselves in a much better position to accept or decline such recommendations. This is the whole point of the “human in the loop” which is a key factor in the success and acceptance of AI based solutions.

Building on the foundations for successful adoption

By laying solid data foundations, empowering teams to uncover use cases and ensuring leaders can green-light the right projects, organizations will be on the path to successful GenAI adoption. The opportunity is very exciting, and evolving at a rapid pace, so there is no time to lose. CIOs just need to balance the need for speed with a firm focus on making sure none of the corners are cut. Taking time to lay solid foundations will put them on course for successful GenAI adoption that will unlock value and benefit many different teams across the business.

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