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25 years ago today, the GBA arrived in the US, but you don't need the real thing to play the handheld's hits

The GBA just turned 25 in the US, and that's a sign to play some Game Boy Advance classics, but you can play Nintendo's 2000s back catalogue on other handhelds.

GamesRadar

RugOne Xever 8 review: An extremely rugged phone with a replaceable battery, but it's not quite the next-generation device I hoped for

The RugOne Xever 8 is a lightweight rugged design that uses swapable batteries to extend runtime.

TechRadar

Electric shock warning over phone chargers sold on Amazon, B&Q and eBay

Which? found nine phone chargers so badly manufactured that anyone using them was at risk of receiving an electric shock

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Phone chargers sold by Amazon, B&Q and eBay pose fire and electric shock risks, investigation finds

A number of phone chargers bought by Which? as part of an investigation were so badly manufactured that anyone using them was at risk of receiving an electric shock

The Independent UK

Fake phone chargers filled with modelling clay sold by major retailers

Which? bought 15 USB phone chargers, finding that nine were so badly manufactured that anyone using them was at risk of an electric shock.

Evening Standard

Fake cigarettes and toys that are ‘essentially weapons’: Choice refers online retailers to regulator over unsafe products

Consumer group makes ‘super’ complaint to ACCC after investigation found dangerous items on platforms including eBay, Amazon and AliExpress

The Guardian - AU

Sellers circumvent Lenovo’s retro handheld ban with cheap wholesale storefronts — $41 gray-market G02 units pop up on Alibaba following initial storefront purge, systems were pulled from sale amid copyright drama and regional restrictions

Lenovo has pulled the G02 from sale on different Chinese e-commerce platforms after the company discovered that it was being sold outside of China.

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Lenovo pulls its controversial G02 retro handheld from sale – starting a chain reaction that could decimate the retro gaming market

Lenovo's £60 / $80 retro gaming handheld is no longer available outside of China

Lenovo says it's digging into allegations that its China-only G10 handheld is being used for piracy — third parties may be including illicit games to inflate prices in the gray market

Lenovo has announced it is conducting an in-depth investigation of its Chinese retail supply chains following allegations that its recently released G02 retro-gaming handheld is enabling piracy.

Tom’s Hardware

No, that "Lenovo" retro handheld seemingly filled with illegal ROMs at Aliexpress isn't fake

The Lenovo G02 retro handheld that comes with ROMs pre-loaded isn't actually fake, and it highlights the wild west that is the Chinese console market.

GamesRadar

The £60 Lenovo G02 retro gaming handheld is being blasted as a scam, but it's actually real and approved

If you were holding off from that AliExpress purchase of the Lenovo G02, here's some news you might be interested in

Misspelt brands, dubious deals, and no safety guarantees in sight – Welcome to the Wild West of AliExpress bike parts

Given the cost of new components and gear, cycling's well-established black market can tempt many riders with cut-price deals. But is it all too good to be true? Matthew Loveridge delves down the rabbit hole of fake bike parts, the safety risks some pose, and where he believes the line…

Cycling News

“Lesson Learnt”: 55 Times People Ordered From Temu Or AliExpress And Could Only Blame Themselves

Online shopping has its risks, but there is something about an unreasonably low price that somehow shuts down our inhibitions. So as a warning to anyone about to go on a Temu or Aliexpress shopping spree, we’ve collected some of the funniest fails from folks who didn’t exactly get what…

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Oscal Pilot 5 rugged phone review: A retrograde step for users who rely on their camera

A collection of odd hardware choices.

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49 Times People Ordered From Cheap Websites And The Products Were Hilariously Bad

Online shopping can feel like a gamble. The product photos promise something sleek, stylish, and exactly what you were hoping for but sometimes what arrives at your door tells a completely different story. Recently, people online began sharing the expectation vs. reality moments from their Temu and AliExpress purchases. From…

TechRadar

I can save you from the RAMpocalypse, but you'll need to act fast and trust AliExpress

You'll be hard-pressed to find mainstream RAM kits that aren't exorbitantly priced, but there's a temporary solution for that.

PC Gamer

Yes, Chinese DRAM is fine for gaming but don't think for one moment that any of it is a bargain

But if you can find something that's reasonably priced, by all means grab it while you can.

The Independent UK

Warning as illegal melatonin products found for sale on popular websites

Melatonin products found on platforms including eBay, Amazon and Etsy

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Use one of our AliExpress promo codes to save on tech, electronics, computers, phones, DIY, and more.

TechRadar

I tested the RugOne Xever 7 Pro - a lightweight rugged phone with removeable battery that’s dragged down by its processor

The RugOne Xever 7 Pro is a lightweight, rugged design that uses swapable batteries to extend its operating life.

Euronews

French court rejects government bid to suspend Shein e-commerce platform

A French court rejected the government's bid to suspend Shein, ruling the measure “disproportionate.” However, the platform must implement reliable age verification before resuming sales of adult products.

GOBankingRates

5 Amazon Products That Are Way Cheaper on AliExpress

Why pay more when the original article is available from the manufacturer for a fraction of the price, even with tariffs making everything more expensive?

Radio France Internationale

French police arrest 20 men over purchase of childlike sex dolls online

Police arrested about 20 people across France on Wednesday on suspicion of buying childlike sex dolls online, sources close to the investigation said, confirming reports in the French press.

Cycling News

Seven people arrested after Specialized and AliExpress dismantle major counterfeiting operation

$1.1 million worth of counterfeit Specialized, Roval, Pinarello, Cervélo, Cannondale and Trek product seized

The Independent UK

Alarming discovery found in balloons sold online

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