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The Vatican is hosting a Hollywood event for the first time, at which dozens of stars will be welcomed by the new Pope, Leo XIV. In the lead-up to the event, the head of the Catholic Church revealed his four favourite films.

While fans of this license are eagerly awaiting the release of a new title, Ubisoft canceled a Splinter Cell game several years ago. And it even gave birth to a title that was an immense failure.

Real-life photos of Casio’s Stranger Things collaboration showcase the DW-5600 G-Shock’s dark finish, red-accent backlight and themed tin, plus the AQ-800 hybrid with layered vine dial and "001" clasp stamp. Images back earlier images and pricing details ahead of the December Japan launch.

A custom Seiko mod called the "Tarkin Timepiece" features a handmade Star Wars dial, two-tone lume, lightsaber hands and an exposed NH38 balance jewel. Photos show the layered wafer-style design and the builder’s careful movement work.

Bluetti has released a new portable power station and an expansion battery pack: the Elite 400 and the B500K. The portable power station is designed for use as a home backup, with a 15 ms switchover speed. It features a 3,840 Wh capacity, a 2,600 W power output, AC + Solar dual fast charging, and app-based controls.

The Innocn GA27M1Q is a new 27-inch OLED gaming monitor with a 500Hz refresh rate. With 0.03ms response time, DisplayHDR 500, and G-Sync support, it goes up against other high refresh rate OLED gaming monitors like the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SF and MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50. Update: Innocn has revised the list price to $999.99.

Samsung has hiked contract DRAM prices by up to 60%, with DDR5 among the hardest hit. Driven by the AI boom and soaring data center demand, the surge could soon spill into retail, leaving PC gamers and builders facing noticeably higher RAM costs.

The Beyond Virtual Realities is a new game collection from Humble Bundle, and the timing of this bundle is interesting. It's being offered right after the debut of Steam Frame, making it ideal for those wanting to build a library of VR games.

GameSir has expanded the availability of its controllers to GameStop. Buyers will now be able to get its lineup of products from the retailer, including exclusive colors of the Super Nova and T7 controllers.

JVC Kenwood has introduced the 100-watt TH-WD05 3.1 Dolby Atmos soundbar. It can emphasize dialogue for better intelligibility through the use of a flat center driver and Clear Voice mode. The soundbar can also play high-resolution music from a USB drive and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker for smartphones.

Chilkey has officially launched its latest full-size wireless mechanical keyboard, and as a launch bonus, early pre-orders will get be accompanied by a free keycap set valued at up to $87. The ND104 starts at $199 and promises a premium mechanical keyboard experience and a full-size layout.

A noted X leaker has revealed four Arc B-branded iGPUs from Intel. Two of them will be used with previously leaked Panther Lake CPUs, and the remaining will be used with other models.

After an unusually generous discount, the LG B5 threatens the best budget TVs. The 48-inch display provides the high contrast ratio and accurate colors of the most expensive alternatives. At a $750 discount, the LG OLED TV is also a practical option for small spaces and some gaming desks.

Chilkey, a peripherals company known for its premium, yet affordable, wired and wireless mechanical keyboards, has announced two buy-one-get-one-free Black Friday deals. When you buy one of Chilkey's Hall effect gaming keyboards or a legendary ND75, you will get a free 65% mechanical keyboard, making it a perfect work and gaming combo.

While Android custom ROMs are becoming increasingly complex and scarce to install and run on modern flagship devices, old hardware can still be given new life with the help of a custom ROM. That is precisely what YouTuber Mark Watt Tech did to spare the Amazon Echo 5 from e-waste status and upgrade its feature set.

The Vivo S50 series is expected to bring a major performance improvement with a new high-end Qualcomm processor. A new leak reveals more information regarding the upcoming lineup, including its potential release timeline.

The next Half-Life game could arrive as soon as March 2026. An Insider Gaming podcast discusses a major game that may launch with the newly revealed Valve Steam Machine. These rumblings about the Half-Life 3 release date follow numerous reports concerning a new shooter in development.

Black Ops 7 is finally out, and Scuf already has themed PS5 and Xbox controllers out in the wild. Unlike the official controllers from Sony and Microsoft, these come loaded with anti-drift TMR and Hall-effect sticks, plus handy extras like back buttons and trigger stops.

A recent leak suggests that Casio is working on a new G-Shock MudMaster GWG-B1000 watch. The model number, shared by a reputable source, indicates that it could have a black and orange color scheme, aligned to a magma theme. Features of this hybrid watch are expected to include Bluetooth connectivity, a compass and a barometer.

The OnePlus 15 boasts top-tier specs, but a 'hidden' detail in the memory setup is easy to miss. The 16GB variant features significantly faster LPDDR5X Ultra+ RAM than the 12GB model. We dive into the technical difference behind the "Ultra" monikers and what the speed boost means for performance.

DIY engineer and YouTuber CNC Dan has made a major overhaul of a basic VR headset he built a while ago, adding 6 DoF and wireless controllers. While not perfect, the result is impressive.

The Abxylute M4 Snap-On mobile controller is now available for purchase on Kickstarter in three colors. Now, Abxylute has revealed that two additional colors will be released if the pledged amount reaches specific milestones.

Casio has released the G-Shock Move GBD200-1A1 and GBD200-7 watches in the US. These two latest additions to the GBD200 series feature positive MIP displays, a marked difference compared to older versions of the watch. The digital watches can track your workouts, as well as offering standard features like alarms and a stopwatch.

Instead of the usual $999, the 47mm variant of the coveted Garmin Fenix 8 is now available on Amazon for just $749. Lesser known Garmin smartwatches like the quatix 8 have also received noteworthy price cuts.

Japanese automaker Nissan aims to bring future vehicles, such as new electric cars, to customers and onto the road much more quickly. Nissan plans to achieve this through the use of specialized AI developed by AI specialist Monolith, which is intended to replace physical testing and ideally halve development time.

Microsoft expands Flight Simulator 2024 with a fictional part of the world. The new add-on costs $20 and adds the Jurassic World to the well-known flight simulation.

A YouTuber has built a gaming PC inspired by the upcoming Steam Machine, trying to match its specs. Though not as powerful as the Steam Machine, the custom PC delivers solid gaming performance in Elden Ring, Spider-Man 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and others.

The OnePlus 15 launched with a massive 7,300mAh battery, but how does that translate to real-world endurance? A new intensive test pits the flagship against the Oppo Find X9 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max, two of the flagship phones with the best battery life out there.

Casio has announced that its new Vintage x Liberty watches will be released in more European countries. These limited edition hybrid timepieces were recently revealed in the UK and are expected to be released in the near future. The AQ-230EBLT-1A and the AQ-230ELT-7A each feature an iconic print from the brand across the dial and metal strap.

Thanks to two combinable discount codes, a viable configuration of the latest ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen10 Aura Edition can now be ordered for one of its lowest prices thus far directly at Lenovo's official online shop.

An early report has shared a few details about the state of Motorola's foldable division as we head into 2026. With performance and design upgrades rumoured, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra should join the Galaxy Z Flip8 in departing from its predecessor in various areas.

Awekeys looks to be planning to make a set of metal keycaps for low profile mechanical keyboards, which would provide a more premium, more durable keycap option for ordinary wireless low-profile keyboards and exotic ergonomic split keyboards alike.

Samsung is rumoured to be launching the Galaxy Book6 Pro and Galaxy Book6 Ultra soon with Intel Panther Lake processors. In the meantime, the company has unleashed the Galaxy Book5 Edge, a 15.6-inch laptop that adopts Qualcomm's only Snapdragon X chipset and a built-in 5G modem.

The iPhone 16e is already being cited as a sales failure. With the iPhone 16e joining the ranks of the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone Air, a leaker has laid out expectations for the rumoured iPhone 17e as we head into 2026.

More Amazfit smartwatch users could be getting the Zepp Pay contactless payment feature. After a recent app update, one user spotted that the United States of America was now a listed region, with one financial company noted below this. This tool is currently available for users in Europe, with certain smartwatches like the T-Rex 3 Pro.

So far, the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date has not enjoyed the same influx of players as Battlefield 6. EA’s shooter game posted nearly 10 times the peak Steam player count. The lackluster numbers align with a disappointing Black Ops 7 open beta, which didn’t generate as much excitement.

The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra is set to launch as a high-end mini PC with support for high-speed eGPU and a dual-slot discrete GPU. Right ahead of the imminent launch, the company has offered a $50 pre-launch discount on the system.

Yesterday, Crystal Dynamics announced further layoffs on LinkedIn. And this is worrying for the upcoming Tomb Raider game, especially due to the lack of information about it.

Casio’s Edifice EFRS108DE-8AV is now discounted to US$135 from US$180, with only five units left as of writing. The slim 7.8 mm stainless-steel watch comes with sapphire crystal, 100 m water resistance, and a textured dial.

After China completed its small-scale reusable rocket landing in the summer, Blue Origin made its own New Glenn booster touchdown. The landing comes nearly ten years after SpaceX completed the same feat with a Falcon booster.

According to a new report, Lenovo may be developing compact tablets featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets. With talk of new Legion Y700 tablets surfacing, a global Legion Tab 4 based on the Legion Y700 Gen 4 from earlier this year now seems improbable.

Last month in China, OnePlus introduced two new phones: the OnePlus 15 and the Ace 6. Globally, the company has released only the flagship OnePlus 15 while teasing the OnePlus 15R. The 15R is expected to be a sub-flagship device, likely a rebranded version of an Ace 6 series phone.

The always online campaign for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has made it so that the game cannot be paused but it can be interrupted at any time if there is an update. This always online feature allows Activision to enable the Worlds Collide endgame mode.

Amazon is giving away thirteen games throughout November 2025, and so far, four have been available to claim as free games on Luna. Now, the lineup has expanded, and four more titles have been made available to claim, worth nearly $90.

Garmin has released a new beta update, version 12.19, for the Instinct 3, Instinct Crossover and Instinct E smartwatches. The change log for this release is minimal, stating that it brings various improvements and bug fixes to users. These wearables have recently gained new features, including Health Status and an extra watch face data field.

A new report has explained recent confusion about Samsung and its plans for the Galaxy S26. From reports in South Korean media, it appears that Samsung shelved plans for a major overhaul at the last minute in response to Apple's aggressive pricing strategy with the iPhone 17.

DIY engineer Erik Spijk has successfully built and flown what he calls “the flying little brother of the Vegas Sphere” — a drone named Zippy. Zippy is a drone with a POV (persistence of vision) display.

The new Asus ROG NUC 15 is shaking up the mini PC market and immediately arouses curiosity. Compact housing, modern hardware, and a surprising amount of gaming power make it particularly exciting. Anyone looking for space-saving, high-end performance will quickly find what they are looking for here. The mini PC impressively demonstrates how much power can be packed into minimal space today.

Garmin is now rolling out a new update to many of its older flagship smartwatches. Preceding future stable firmware, Beta Version 23.35 addresses a bug that could cause device shutdowns while also improving the Enduro 2, Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro and more smartwatches in other areas.

Amazfit is now selling the T-Rex 3 Pro 44 mm Arctic Gold smartwatch in various European countries. It joins three existing versions of this wearable in this market, with all four already available in the US. This AMOLED watch has a range of features, like a route planning tool, support for offline maps, and a two-color LED flashlight.