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Over a dozen guests at a theme park hotel in Germany were injured by excessive chlorine levels. According to local media reports, the incident was caused by a problem with the email-based system used to control chlorine dosing, which was affected by the Microsoft outage.

BYD will launch the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 9, its largest PHEV SUV to date, in China on November 19. The luxury six-seater combines 537 hp and a total range of over 1,000 miles with high-end features. A European launch remains unconfirmed at this point in time.

Nvidia's reported retreat from circular AI financing is unlikely to make GeForce graphics cards cheaper in 2027. Even if the company scales back its financial support for AI customers, differences in memory, manufacturing processes and supply constraints mean that freed-up resources won't quickly translate into more affordable gaming GPUs.

Davosa's new release, Argonautic Meteorite, combines a dial made from a genuine meteorite with a 300-meter water-resistance construction and an automatic movement. The watch is now available in Japan for ¥291,500 (approximately $1,825 / €1,655), while international buyers can already find it through the brand's European and US stores.

Philips has added a 100-inch model, the 100PQS9001, to its The One QLED range, making it the first Ambilight TV sold at that size. The 4K set pairs a direct LED backlight with three-sided Ambilight, AmbiScape, four HDMI 2.1 ports and refresh rates of up to 144Hz.

Kyodo's Myofree tablet wants to reduce the screen fatigue, using special glasses and image processing to simulate looking at a distant object. will launches its The crowfunding campaign for the 15.6-inch Android 16 device will start on Makuake on November 18, although its claimed eye-care benefits remain unproven.

A new leak suggests HMD is developing a 4G flip phone with some surprisingly useful features. Alongside dual displays and a Unisoc processor, the device could offer real-time GPS tracking, push-to-talk communication and an SOS function.

New images of the LEGO Minecraft sets scheduled for January 1, 2027, have been leaked. They depict several characters, monsters, and environments. But LEGO has not yet confirmed these details, and they may still change.

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 has returned to stock at US retailers after weeks of limited availability, but prices remain far above the official $1,999 MSRP. The cheapest available model at Newegg is listed for $6,249.99, more than three times Nvidia's suggested price.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V-Series in the Poco F9 Pro features a cut-down GPU. Our gaming comparison with the Galaxy S26 Ultra shows that performance losses range from virtually zero to 33%, depending on the graphics settings.

With the new ExpertBook A7, Asus is launching a stylish but unfortunately also relatively slow business laptop, as $1500 only gets you an Intel Wildcat Lake processor.

Four months after it was first revealed, GameSir has finally released its special edition controller based on the Yakuza & Like A Dragon video game franchise. With compatibility for Xbox consoles in wireless mode, the controller can be pre-ordered now.

While the next-gen IJP OLED displays stole the show at DTC 2026, TCL CSOT showcased some interesting advancements in terms of LCD and LED TVs. Among them are a Micro LED TV with a 163-inch screen size and a 130-inch Mini LED model.

During Olight's O-Fan Day, Notebookcheck had the opportunity to talk to Olight about the new MCC4 cable. It is a much better solution thanks to its USB-C connection. But it will be some time until it will be generally available.

Oscal has introduced the Bolt 2, an 11-inch Android 16 tablet powered by the Unisoc T7250 processor. It features a 90Hz IPS display, up to 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 4G LTE connectivity and an 8,300mAh battery.

Former Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada urged Microsoft not to repeat the Xbox Series S approach, arguing that its lower specifications create additional optimization work for developers alongside Series X. CD Projekt Red’s Paweł Sasko acknowledged those challenges but defended the console’s affordability and said optimizing for weaker hardware can benefit games across platforms.

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core, the roguelite spin-off of the popular co-op series, had a somewhat rocky start. Anyone who hasn't tried the game yet can now do so for free.

Around 20 developers let go from id Software in July have regrouped as Hidden Horses, a studio owned by the people who work there. Its first game, Danger Pay, is a single-player shooter set on a deadly game show, and the team plans to fund it through Kickstarter, although the campaign has no funding goal or launch date yet.

A Meeco leaker lists the Korean Galaxy S27 Pro as using an Exynos chip, unlike the Snapdragon-powered European variant, and the most expensive model is tipped to come with faster memory than its Snapdragon counterpart.

Factory Town is a city-building simulation with plenty of automation but none of the pressure from enemies or population demands. The well-reviewed game is currently available on Steam at its lowest price to date.

id Software has disclosed Doom: The Dark Ages is getting a new update that brings a new game mode. Called Slaughter Mode, players fight an endless and varied horde of enemies to earn rewards that can be used to unlock perks for slaughter mode and the main game.

The FAA halted all departures from US airports for more than four hours on Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed overloaded routers in a decades-old communications network. Officials see no sign of a cyberattack so far and rule out a link to the Microsoft outage. Nearly 10,000 flights have been canceled through Saturday.

OnePlus first showed 12 years ago that flagship phones don't have to be expensive. But can the manufacturer still impress with good, affordable smartphones in 2026? We tested the OnePlus 16.

Untitled Goose Game studio House House admits an LLM helped write under 0.1% of Big Walk's code to fix a Unity bug after 19 IGF jurors vowed to snub AI games.

Casio has released three of its new CMK-100 watches in several European countries. The CMK-100TC-1A, the CMK-100TL-1A and the CMK-100TD-1A are mechanical watches with an automatic movement, with fabric, leather or metal straps.

New Rainbow Six games may finally be on the horizon. According to Insider Gaming, Ubisoft reportedly has two new titles in development. However, neither has been officially confirmed.

Humble Bundle has redesigned its website. Such overhauls are usually intended to improve the user experience, but users are reporting problems with app-based two-factor authentication, login issues and a game library that has become more difficult to navigate.

Microsoft will enable Anthropic's Claude models in Microsoft 365 Copilot by default for UK organizations on December 9. Tenants in the EU stay opted out because Claude is excluded from the EU Data Boundary. Here is what changes, where admins find the setting and which Claude models still need a separate opt-in.

Humble Bundle has added a new Resident Evil game bundle that contains nine games from the Resident Evil franchise. The bundle is worth around $290 at MSRP, but it's selling for $40.

A Bosch mid-drive motor, a dropper seatpost and a full set of equipment: A new e-bike promises a comfortable ride and powerful assistance. The Easy R900 is suitable for more than just roads and bike paths.

HoYoverse has detailed Severian’s new Solemnly Impeccable outfit for Zenless Zone Zero, including its store price and how long the introductory discount will last.

The Teclast T65 is an affordable Android tablet featuring a large IPS display and a metal body. The tablet is now available at a 16% discount on Amazon US.

Filiokus has launched a second free Steam demo for roguelite dice-and-card deckbuilder Talystro, adding The Haunted Crossing act, 52 cards, and a new boss.

The waterproof Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) portable Bluetooth speaker has received a huge discount on Amazon just in time for Thanksgiving. It automatically optimizes sound output based on its orientation using PositionIQ technology. Seven colors are on sale.

Google's November 2026 Pixel Drop is drawing complaints from owners reporting unusable cameras, broken desktop-mode features and display problems. Reports continued to attract attention on 13 November, although the extent of the issues remains unclear.

Flaws with the GTA 6 code-in-box approach are being discovered days before its release date. Some sealed retail cases shipped without the Xbox or PlayStation Store redemption inside. Buyers of the disc-less Xbox and PS5 versions have unsuccessfully requested refunds from Rockstar and retailers.

The DTC 2026 event, hosted by TCL CSOT, featured a wide range of interesting IJP OLED prototypes. Alongside the 16-inch display with bezels as thin as 1.6mm, the company has showcased a 14-inch panel with a claimed thickness of just 0.6mm.

Jacek Rozenek, the Polish voice of Geralt since the first Witcher game, suffered a stroke in 2019 that left his voice lower and gruffer. Rather than recast the role for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, CD Projekt Red will have Rozenek perform his new lines himself and run them through Respeecher's AI so they match his original performance.

Twitch joined Kick and YouTube by announcing rewards to celebrate the GTA 6 release date. Livestream drops will give away thousands of free Ultimate Edition Xbox and PS5 codes. The TwitchCon 2026 bulletin also teased new badges and emotes for viewers.

The Fiio DM11 portable CD player has been revealed with a classic round design common among retro models. It uses AA-like 14500 lithium batteries, comes with multiple EQ presets, and has a clear top cover for quick CD identification.

Panasonic has introduced a new rugged tablet in Japan, dubbed the ToughBook FZ-G3. The tablet features a 10.1-inch display, quite a capable Panther Lake CPU, and is designed to function in harsh environments.

PlayStation has announced that the 2D God of War game it released in February 2026 for the PS5 is coming to the PS4. Arriving later this month, the game is also getting two new game modes that will be available on both platforms.

MSI has launched its cheaper Claw 8 EX gaming handheld globally. Simultaneously, the company has released its newer model in the US, with a Luminous Blue finish, Intel Arc B370 graphics and a $300 lower price separating it from MSI's original Intel Panther Lake-backed gaming handheld.

Casio has launched the rounded AQ240EG-3A and the angular AQ230GA-3A retro watches in the US that display dual times on their analog and digital displays. They come with textured deep green dials that contrast with their gold bands and bodies.

The biggest weakness of the current MacBook Air is its 60 Hz IPS screen. But with Apple finally offering an OLED screen for the MacBook Pro, we could soon also see see a new display for the MacBook Air.

The Fiio Mage gaming USB-C DAC adds high-fidelity audio with virtual surround sound to phones and gaming consoles. The device supports 60W pass-through charging while delivering native 384 kHz PCM and DSD256 decoding as well as AI chat noise reduction.

Garmin has released a new update to many of its older high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the new update claims to improve sleep mode functionality and inadvertent shutdowns across the Enduro 2, Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro series, among other adjacent models.

KTC has introduced a brand-new gaming monitor boasting a 600 Hz refresh rate for fast-paced gaming. The monitor also covers a claimed 93% of the P3 color gamut, and features multiple gaming-oriented features.

Casio has launched the AQ-240E-2A2 and AQ-240E-1A analog-digital watches in the US at $69.95 each, featuring blue and black sunray dials, respectively. Both pair retro styling and stainless steel bracelets with world time, stopwatch and alarm functions.

CEO Asha Sharma irritated gaming historians with an inaccuracy in her Xbox 25th Anniversary update. The Microsoft executive implied that the original Xbox controller was the first to offer dual analog sticks. Sony had already implemented the design in a 1997 PlayStation accessory.