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After discouraging GTA 6 news, Rockstar Games may share another update on November 7th. A well-known leaker expects an announcement, but it won’t involve anticipated remasters. A next-gen Red Dead Redemption 2 for multiple platforms would have softened the blow of the GTA 6 delay.

The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 wireless Bluetooth speaker features a unique design to project audio 360 degrees with 160 watts of power and customizable ambient lighting themes. Two Auras can be paired for stereo music reproduction, and the lighting and sound can be customized using its mobile app.

Andrzej Sapkowski discussed his involvement in the development of the 4th Witcher game and his disapproval of certain aspects of its lore.

Keychron has updated its Q1 HE 75% wireless gaming keyboard with a new all-copper case and a set of special edition keycaps to match. The upgrade to the copper case will set you back a whopping $500, though.

A new Garmin feature, the Garmin Connect Rundown, appears to have leaked. Rumors suggest that this annual report will provide users with an informative and entertaining review of their workout and health statistics for the year. It should be available for all users, though the release date is unknown.

Hyper has introduced a new USB4 M.2 SSD enclosure with blistering-fast 80 Gbps speeds. Set to launch in late Q4, it supports PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs up to 2280 as well as external power delivery for sustained peak performance.

Rockstar has just confirmed that GTA 6 is now delayed to Nov 19, 2026, after past speculation arose amid staff protests. The studio stated that it needs extra time for polish, and thanks fans for their patience.​

ZSKnight discussed ZSNES with Zophar of Zophar’s Domain, a popular site that hosts game emulators in a 90-minute session that covered multiple aspects of his emulation-related contributions.

The latest AirTag alternatives from Pebblebee work with both Android smartphones and Apple iPhones. The main highlight of the Card 5 are wireless charging and 18 months of battery life, while the Clip 5 has some additional and very practical features as well.

A new report reveals that Square Enix jobs in Europe and the United States are in danger. Several hundred employees in marketing, sales, and IT are at risk. Q&A positions are also in doubt, following the publisher's promise to expand the role of generative AI in game development.

The NeoPow X25 is a powerful power bank with a rugged design that supposedly keeps it safe even when heavily damaged. The gadget also has a built-in light and can be recharged quickly.

Sega’s long-awaited Sonic Rumble launched globally on November 5, 2025, for iOS, Android, and PC (Steam/Steam Deck) with cross-play and over 10 million pre-registrations, offering 32-player, Fall Guys–style arena races starring mini-toy versions of Sonic characters - and somewhat ironically, heavy criticism about its approach to monetization.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is available to try for free on Steam. It is also discounted for a limited time so if you like it during the free trial, you have two more days to avail the discount.

The new flagship soundbar from French hi-fi specialist Focal combines an unusual design with 15 speakers to produce deep bass down to 27 Hz, spatial sound as well as an impressive volume of up to 108dB.

Sega Sammy's 2025 Integrated Report shows the Persona 5 series has topped 13 million copies worldwide, led by Persona 5 Royal's rise to 7.25 million, and the broader Persona franchise has surpassed 23.5 million units following Persona 3 Reload's 2.07 million shipments.

A new set of PC freebies is now available on the Epic Games Store, and with this, the storefront has also revealed the game giveaway lineup it has planned for mid-November 2025. Both the upcoming PC free games are award-winning hits.

A Samsung Senior Vice President has given us our first hint at the thermal management of the Exynos 2600. Through the use of a Heat Pass Block, Samsung has apparently reduced the temperature of the Exynos 2600 by quite a large margin.

The Leica SL3 Reporter is official and features a 60MP full-frame sensor in a rugged body designed to withstand the demanding requirements of photojournalists. The camera also has a few design adjustments compared to the regular Leica SL3.

Wider platform support has yielded higher operating profits driven by several Square Enix games. A financial statement also shares a roadmap for future releases, which includes Final Fantasy games. However, it doesn’t clarify whether Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will launch on the PS5 first.

A series of X posts have revealed that the fired Rockstar employees are protesting outside the UK office. They are asking to be reinstated and compensated as they did nothing wrong.

The Retroid Pocket G2 is now here and with considerably better high-end emulation performance than its predecessor. Now reaching Ayn Odin 2 levels but with a $199 price tag, the Retroid Pocket G2 is powerful enough to comfortably emulate Nintendo Switch and Wii U games, where the Retroid Pocket 5 previously struggled.

Rockstar Games has created many characters, and it is sometimes difficult to choose between them. But recently, Dan Houser revealed which one was his favorite between Arthur Morgan and Niko Bellić.

Three new IKEA smart home products have been revealed. In a recent announcement, the company confirmed plans to release two Bilresa remote controls and a Grillplats smart plug, each of which supports the Matter protocol. Expected to launch early next year, the pricing of some products has been announced for one market.

Apple and Google are apparently nearing the finalization of a deal that would see Apple pay $1 billion annually for the use of a massive AI model built by Google. This AI model would provide the brains for a new, smarter Siri in future iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions.

Nubia has now started selling the Z80 Ultra globally. Starting at $649 before factoring launch offers like a $30 discount, the Nubia Z80 Ultra combines Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with a 7,200 mAh battery, a 144 Hz AMOLED display and a 35 mm primary camera lens.

Garmin discussed the future of its smartwatches and also announced some pretty significant changes. For instance, the wearable maker plans to continue pursuing MicroLED technology and expects advancements in energy efficiency.

A post on Reddit has shown an Asus Astral RTX 5080 GPU being used as a skateboard. There is very little information about the state of the GPU itself, but the skateboard seems to work well.

Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS 3 launcher update brings faster animations, smoother performance, and broader compatibility, marking another step in the company’s ongoing effort to polish its Android 16-based operating system.

Minisforum has revealed that its MS-02 Ultra will be gracing CES 2026 as an Innovation Awards Honoree. Signalling the device's launch window in the process, the company has also confirmed that the MS-02 will ship globally featuring a powerful Intel processor and up to 32 TB of storage at its disposal.

Google’s new Live Lane Guidance brings AI-powered lane assistance to vehicles with Google built-in. The feature combines camera input with Gemini AI and will debut exclusively in the Polestar 4.

Rogbid's Titan V debuts at $39.99 (only 200 units). It's a rugged 1.75-inch metal 5ATM smartwatch with a flashlight and 800 mAh/75-day standby, but info regarding key specs like GPS, NFC and OS is unclear.

IKEA has officially announced five new smart home sensors: the Myggspray, the Myggbett, the Timmerflotte, the Alpstuga and the Klippbok. Functionality includes motion detection, contact detection, water detection, and air quality measurements. Each of these upcoming products supports the Matter protocol for integration with a wide range of ecosystems.

Home Assistant 2025.11 has been announced. The release brings a range of new features for users of the smart home automation platform, including a handy target picker tool. It also includes improvements to the automations editor, another option for the device energy graph, and fresh integrations.

The IKEA Kajplats smart light bulbs range has been officially announced. Set for launch in markets worldwide, the line-up includes white and white and color options, with varying brightness levels. Customers will be able to choose between spotlights, decorative bulbs and standard bulbs, all of which will support the Matter protocol.

DJI has now teased the upcoming release of its Neo 2 drone. While the DJI Neo 2 contains various upgrades over last year's Neo, DJI's official teaser suggests that US citizens are set to miss out.

A new Huawei smartwatch update, firmware version 5.0.0.28 (C00M05), is rolling out globally. The update brings a new shortcut to access a selected workout, with a similar tool to quickly access the payment app available for some users. Plus, the company indicates that it has made two further optimizations to the Watch Fit 3 with this release.

The free-to-play MMORPG Sword of Justice launches on Steam on November 7 and has already climbed to the top of the “Free and Trending” charts ahead of its official release. Featuring a unique NPC system – where characters remember how players interact with them – the game has already sparked strong interest within the community.

Vasco has launched the Translator Q1, an automatic translator that features voice cloning technology, real-time call translation, and hands-free mode. The handheld comes with a 3.54-inch IPS TFT display, an MT8766V processor, 3 GB of RAM, and a 2,500 mAh battery. On top of that, it comes with a built-in SIM card.

DJI will be replacing the Osmo Action 4 and Osmo Action 5 Pro later this month with a sixth-generation model. In the meantime, the DJI Osmo Action 6 has turned up in a new round of leaks that confirm various details ahead of time.

A new tip suggests Realme is preparing to launch the Realme G85 smartphone in India this month, positioning it as a cost-effective version of the Realme 15x with similar hardware and slightly reduced camera capabilities.

VSD is launching a customizable, transparent keyboard designed for streamers, editors, content creators and gamers, offering additional features and extensive customization options.

The OmniOne is a type of tablet with a keyboard and is intended for a variety of different applications. However, there are certain limitations that potential buyers should be aware of before committing to a purchase.

A Reddit user has given the PlayStation 3 Slim a fresh lease of life with a hand-built “PS3 Slim Pro” mod. Blending creative engineering and silent performance, the build has caught the attention of the r/PS3 community.

Differences over the standard version include a less-demanding Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 H 255 processor paired with the RTX 5060, as well as a smaller 80 Wh battery plus a display with almost halved refresh rate. By integrating these budget-oriented changes, XMG lowers the starting price for the Core 16 VE to €1,399 (€1,329.05 with Black Deals discount).

XPeng's new Iron humanoid robot is one of the most anthropomorphic out there. It can mimic a female figure catwalk gait, and is powered by an all-solid-state battery.

The United States is inching closer to banning DJI drones over national security concerns, a move that could upend the global drone market. Following a key FCC vote, DJI now faces possible exclusion from US sales if an official audit isn’t completed by year’s end. The company says it’s willing to cooperate, but Washington’s silence leaves its future uncertain.

Anbernic has showcased the RG DS in a new set of videos following its recent release. Highlighting the handheld's compatibility with various Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS games, the videos provide a closer look at Anbernic's first dual-screen gaming handheld before it starts shipping.

Huawei has lifted the lid on its next pair of wireless earbuds. Looking to surpass the Apple AirPods Pro 3, the FreeBuds Pro 5 should deliver extended battery life and improved audio quality thanks to Huawei's NearLink Audio technology.

A new leak has now revealed Apple's plans for its next-gen iPhone Air model. Supposedly, the thin phone will retain most of the hardware elements from its predecessor, but could also introduce a secondary rear camera.

The Extreme Fit has been formally announced, and this dongle-like USB Type-C flash drive is available with up to 1 TB capacity. Sandisk also notes that it delivers USB 3.2 Gen 1 performance, and the starting launch price is $15.99.