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PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will get access to a bunch of new games on November 18. Notable additions include GTA V, Insurgency: Sandstorm, The Talos Principle 2 and Tomb Raider: Anniversary.

The Chinese open-world game Where Winds Meet is set to launch worldwide on November 14 and will be free to play. This RPG is set in 10th-century China and promises enormous freedom. With more than 40 million players, it’s considered a major hit in China.

The latest ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week is an image of NGC 1511, a galaxy with interesting features that give it a peculiar appearance. Researchers will use Hubble’s recent observations of this galaxy to study star clusters and understand how matter is cycled between stars and interstellar clouds.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro made its debut last month in China. The flagship phone offers the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, and a large 7200 mAh battery. However, the EU variant may have a smaller battery, according to a recent report.

Stock issues and high prices make the official Nintendo Switch 2 dock less appealing. Many cheaper alternatives exist, but some accessories no longer output video. Gamers are blaming the 21.0.0 Switch 2 firmware update for rendering these docks paperweights.

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a new "affordable" global flagship. The Poco F8 Ultra just appeared on a Geekbench listing, confirming its powerful key specs and including the 16GB of RAM that the Poco F8 Pro model might lack.

After launching an Iron Man edition, another version of the GameSir Nova 2 Lite has been spotted online. This new version appears to be a collaboration between the gaming accessory maker and the AR glasses, Rokid.

OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 with sharper reasoning, improved instruction-following, and more natural conversation across two new models: Instant and Thinking.

A team of astronomers has used a new imaging technique to capture never-before-seen details of the star Beta Canis Minoris, opening the door to discoveries of objects smaller and more distant than ever before.

A leaked image just revealed the G-Shock GBM-2100CX-9A, Casio’s upcoming Lunar New Year model themed after the Year of the Horse. The gold-engraved bezel, red accents, and solar-Bluetooth features make it a premium zodiac edition watch.

With the new Steam Machine, Valve is targeting the console market, as the compact gaming PC is expected to be priced aggressively thanks to Steam OS and a custom AMD Ryzen chip. However, a direct comparison shows that the Steam Machine is not quite as powerful as the Sony PlayStation 5.

How does the rather flexible chassis of the Gram 17 fare in everyday use? Here's our long-term conclusion after two years, a fall down the stairs and an inexpensive display repair.

Valve markets its new Steam Machine as a 4K-compatible gaming system for living rooms. Initial tests find that many games may require lower resolutions and settings for optimal performance. The bottleneck in the Steam Machine specs appears to be its RDNA 3 GPU, which ships with only 8GB of memory.

Valve has stated that it hopes the Steam Machine will be a big enough platform for developers to enable anti-cheat for Linux. The Machine is powered by a Zen 4 CPU and a 28 CU GPU (110 W TDP).

Recently, scientists conducted a study and discovered that the Pleiades cluster had created numerous stars. And that's not all, because these stars are scattered in space.

The new Steam Controller is finally here with a PlayStation-like layout. It has capacitive trackpads like the Steam Deck and TMR joysticks for a drift-free experience.

EcoFlow has released a new portable power station in the US: the Delta 3 1000 Air. This relatively compact model is designed for use as a home backup, with a 10ms switchover speed. It features three outputs and can be recharged in four ways, with a full charge taking as little as two hours.

Valve has shown off the Steam Frame as its first standalone VR headset that can also stream games from a host device. It is powered by a Snapdragon SoC and comes with 16 GB RAM and up to 1 TB storage.

With an impressive battery life of up to 130 hours, adaptive ANC and a compact as well as foldable design, the new House of Marley Vibration Rebel ANC could be decent allround headphones.

The Chilkey ND104 Kickstarter campaign is officially drawing to a close, with the new num pad-equipped wireless mechanical keyboard surpassing its official crowdfunding goal by more than 10×. The ND104 not only promises a silent keyboard with solid build quality, but there are a number of interesting features that make the ND104 stand out.

The Motorola Moto G67 Power is now available to purchase in one of three Pantone colour options. Equipped with a 120 Hz display and a comparatively large battery, the Moto G67 Power also features two high-resolution cameras and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

Qualcomm's CEO has offered insights into the company's expectations about Samsung's Galaxy S26 series. Unlike the Galaxy S25 series, Cristiano Amon does not assume that Qualcomm will supply Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets to all Galaxy S26 models, with Exynos chipsets apparently returning in limited capacity as well.

Valve's long-rumoured Steam Machine refresh is finally here. It is powered by an AMD SoC and comes with 16 GB RAM and up to 2 TB storage.

WiiM is launching its first smart speaker that's simply named the WiiM Sound. This new gadget offers an extensive feature set including multi-room audio, voice controls and a circular touchscreen on the front.

The Suunto Race 2 and Suunto Vertical 2 smartwatches are now receiving software version 2.48.16. The release brings several new features to the wearables, including advanced running dynamics and an extra notification. Plus, the company states that it has improved the morning report and fixed a battery drain issue.

After offering satellite Internet for $60 a month to select customers, Starlink has now cut the price of its Residential plan to the lowest ever monthly fee. The new basic tier, however, comes with caveats.

Samsung may be preparing to let the Galaxy Ring control the Galaxy XR headset. A code string spotted by Android Authority hints at gesture support, allowing users to navigate or select items with simple hand movements. The feature could also extend to Samsung’s upcoming smart glasses.

Minisforum will be releasing the MS-02 Ultra much sooner than expected. Arriving well before CES 2026, the MS-02 Ultra combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with up to 256 GB of RAM, 32 TB of storage and eGPU expansion via USB4 V2 ports.

Samsung has launched its Movingstyle and Movingstyle M7 Smart monitors globally. They can be purchased from Samsung's website and select retailers.

8BitDo is preparing to release a new affordable wireless controller globally. Already available to pre-order, the mysterious controller supports Bluetooth but will not receive a full release until next month.

A release date has been announced for the remake of this cult PS2 horror game. But be careful, because it will be necessary to wait several more months before being able to play it.

Insta360 has updated its Ace Pro 2 action camera before GoPro or DJI introduce next-generation action cameras. Now joined by Xplorer Grip Pro and Pocket Printer accessories, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is also set to receive new features via an upcoming firmware update.

A new leak has suggested that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be heavier and thicker than previous iPhone models. It is expected to be even heavier than the current heaviest iPhone, the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Hollyland has officially launched its first-ever 4K UHD webcam, the Lyra, in the global market. Designed for streamers, creators, and remote professionals alike, it features a large 1/1.5” CMOS sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 4K 30 fps UHD output, and a built-in Lark A1 wireless microphone receiver paired with 48 KHz/24-bit audio recording.

Bamboozled fans received a deceptive Google alert for a new GTA 6 trailer. As it turns out, the Grand Theft Auto VI - Final Trailer was a fan-made production. Following the most recent release date delay, gamers continue to monitor social media for any official GTA 6 news.

Chinese EV makers have been in a race to introduce the world's fastest electric motors, with BYD's Super e-Platform featuring a 30,000 rpm unit. After speed, the electric motor innovation has now moved to developing in-wheel placement, cutting dramatically on drivetrain components.

AMD has official launched the Ryzen 5 7500X3D CPU as the cheapest X3D chip, though based on previous gen Zen 4 architecture. It is targeted at 1080p gaming and outperforms the Core Ultra 245KF and the Core i5-14600K, as per AMD.

The Google Photos app just got a series of new AI features, and with this, the company has also expanded support for an editing feature that was initially exclusive to the Pixel 10 series.

Garmin is preparing to offer a new stable update to its Instinct E, Instinct 3 and Instinct Crossover smartwatches. In the meantime, the company is now offering Beta Version 12.18 on its Beta Program with a crucial fix for those who use the company's inReach devices.

Russia’s new humanoid robot AIdol had an unfortunate debut in Moscow after collapsing on stage during its first public demo, as devs blamed calibration issues. For now, the team has paused public demonstrations.

GMKtec has now brought its latest mini-PC to more audiences with a global release. Sold as the GMKtec M8 for $329.99, the mini-PC offers OCuLink and USB4 eGPU support with numerous other ports and a reasonably powerful AMD Ryzen APU to boot.

IKEA has released two updates in quick succession for the Home Smart app, version 1.57.0 and version 1.57.1. With the release, the company is bringing support for Matter to all users, marking the end of the beta testing of this functionality. Plus, thanks to Thread 1.4, users now have more control over their connected Thread network.

Six months after the Backbone Pro mobile controller was announced, Backbone has now released an Xbox edition of the accessory. The special edition has a translucent green color that is reminiscent of the original Xbox console.

Warner Brothers. Discovery has received bids from Paramount Skydance and Comcast as well, but the bid coming from Netflix seems to be favored since it is backed by the Moelis & Co. investment bank that handled the Skydance and Paramount merger. Netflix explicitly stated that it is interested only in the IP library plus production assets and has no plans to acquire legacy media networks like CNN and TNT.

There's a new version available for Citron, which is one of the prominent Nintendo Switch emulators for Android. The updated emulator brings support for the GPU of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the PC version now offers support for Windows on ARM.

Early reports have offered early insights into Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 foldables. To achieve a 10% increased sales volume, Samsung is said to be bringing major hardware changes to its Galaxy Z Flip line with its eighth-generation model.

Accoridng to a new report, Samsung plans to officially release the Galaxy Z TriFold in under a month's time. More a proof of what Samsung can do than a device that one could readily buy, the Huawei Mate XTs rival is tipped to retail for over $3,000 while being around 14 mm thick when folded.

The 2026 Toyota Hilux BEV has been officially announced for the European market. Set to roll out in the region in the near future, this is the first fully electric version of the pick-up. Features of the all-wheel drive model include Multi-Terrain Select technology and electric power steering in some countries.

A Xiaomi Bluetooth tracker has appeared in a recent filing. Said to have the marketing name of Xiaomi Tag, this device has been spotted in the database of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) in the UAE. Most features of this possible Apple AirTag competitor have yet to be revealed.

The Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 has been released in various countries globally. This 5-in-1 device can perform motion and motionless detection, and can also measure ambient light, humidity and temperature. It supports Zigbee, Thread and Matter, with a range of settings available through the brand’s app.