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Nov 20
Intel Panther Lake finally has an official release date (image source: Intel)

Intel confirms CES 2026 reveal for Core Ultra 300 Panther Lake chips

Intel will officially launch its Core Ultra 300 line of laptop chips at CES 2026. They will be shown off via a dedicated event on January 5, 15:00 PST.
Anil Ganti, 20 Nov 2025 15:06
Citizen’s new Eco-Drive watches (CA0880-58L pictured) have launched in Singapore. (Image source: Citizen)

Citizen reveals new Eco-Drive watches with compass bezel

Four new Citizen Eco-Drive watches have been unveiled. Currently available in Singapore, they are the CA0880-07A, the CA0880-15X, the CA0880-58L, and the CA0885-54X. Each of these analog timepieces features a compass ring, as well as three indicator dials and a basic date display.
Polly Allcock, 20 Nov 2025 15:01
Ora pack shot (Image Source: Ora)

Ora sues Samsung and four other smart ring makes as it demands royalty payments

Oura is suing Samsung, Zepp Health, Noise, and Reebok, claiming they rely on patented smart ring designs that the company considers central to the category. Ora wants its rivals to pay ongoing royalties or risk import bans similar to earlier cases it already won.
Antony Muchiri, 20 Nov 2025 14:41
Cyberpunk and AC Shadows on Apple's M4 Max (image source: ChatGPT)

Cyberpunk & AC Shadows on Apple's M4 Max - Gaming performance comparable to the RTX 5060 Laptop

Gaming on macOS is gaining momentum with more releases of AAA-titles. Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin's Creed Shadows are two of these titles and they feature an integrated benchmark. This gives us the chance to compare the gaming performance as well as efficiency of the M4 Max with Windows devices.
Andreas Osthoff, 20 Nov 2025 14:37
Porsche Cayenne EV with its wireless charging pad. (Image source: Porsche)

Most powerful Porsche ever comes with wireless charging like Tesla Cybercab

Porsche has unveiled its new Cayenne EV that offers over 1,100 HP output and comes with a rather intriguing set of bells and whistles. One of them is wireless charging in Tesla Cybercab style that is, however, a $6,000 option.
Daniel Zlatev, 20 Nov 2025 13:28
The 140W Anker charger with 4 ports and a display is now $40 off for Black Friday. (Image source: Anker)

Deal | Anker's 4-port 140W charger with digital display is almost half price

Newegg is now offering the Anker 140W 4-Port PD 3.1 Charger with USB-C cable at its lowest price to date. The compact adapter can power up to four devices simultaneously, with a maximum output of 140W. It also includes a built-in display for temps and power monitoring. Update: The Newegg deal has expired, but Amazon now has it $40 off for Black Friday.
Elvis Shida, 20 Nov 2025 12:53
The Air 3s Pro are down to $249 on Amazon. Pictured: A young girl wearing the glasses and playing on her phone. (Image source: RayNeo)

Deal | Black Friday deal drops RayNeo Air 3s Pro XR glasses to their lowest price on Amazon

The RayNeo Air 3s Pro are enjoying a 17% discount. This Black Friday deal has brought the XR glasses down to $249, which is the lowest recorded price on Amazon.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Nov 2025 12:17
Casio’s new AE-1700H watches (AE1700H-1BV pictured) are now available in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Casio releases new metal bezel digital watches with unusual feature

The Casio AE1700H-1AV, AE1700H-1A2V, and AE1700H-1BV watches have been released in the US. These three digital watches each have a round display, with a timer bezel made from aluminum. While it offers standard features like a timer, alarm and stopwatch, this model also supports the less common fishing mode.
Polly Allcock, 20 Nov 2025 12:12
The Poco F8 Pro will be much smaller than the Poco F8 Ultra. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi previews Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra with major upgrades shown over current Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra

Xiaomi has lifted the lid on the Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra before their dual global releases later this month. Launching with high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon silicon, the pair will also feature battery and camera upgrades over the existing Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra.
Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2025 12:07
An artist's illustration showing the Hubble Telescope. (Image source: Andrew-Art - Pixabay)

To save this space telescope, a rocket will be launched from a plane

The Swift space telescope is in a complex situation and could crash on Earth next year. Therefore, a rescue mission has been ordered, and it could be a success.
Alexis Stegmann, 20 Nov 2025 12:06
The Flint 3 is a cost-effective and solid router capable of running OpenWRT out of the box. (Image Source: GL-iNet)

Deal | GL-iNet: Discounted OpenWRT based Flint 3 router and Comet KVM for Black Friday

GL-iNet creates a range of 5G and home networking products, including the OpenWRT based Flint series of home routers, as well as the Comet KVM. Products across their range are seeing up to 35% off for Black Friday.
David Devey, 20 Nov 2025 12:02
Aoostar will likely offer the Nex395 globally just like its other recent mini-PCs. (Image source: Aoostar)

Aoostar teases Nex395 mini-PC release with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB RAM

Aoostar appears to be closing in on its first AMD Strix Halo mini-PC release. First previewed over the summer, the Aoostar Nex395 has returned with a fresh design while retaining the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and up to 128 GB of RAM that would make it one of the most powerful mini-PCs around.
Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2025 11:44
Vivo is tipped to replace two of the X200 Ultra's cameras shown here. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Vivo X300 Ultra to surpass Vivo X200 Ultra as new 35 mm camera flagship with 'unmatched' camera upgrade and mysterious 'image enhancement hardware'

A reliable leaker has detailed several of the Vivo X300 Ultra's prospective camera upgrades ahead of time. Surpassing its predecessor in several areas, Digital Chat Station also expects the Vivo X300 Ultra to do battle with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra with a custom 35 mm primary camera, an 'unmatched' ultra-wide-angle sensor and even an 'advanced image enhancement hardware module'.
Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2025 11:23
Amazfit’s Balance 2 XT smartwatch (pictured) is now available in Germany. (Image source: Amazfit)

Affordable Amazfit smartwatch now available for more customers

The Amazfit Balance 2 XT smartwatch, a cheaper alternative to the original Balance 2, is now available in Germany. The watch launched in the US earlier this year and is already available in two other European countries. Plus, at some retailers, the product is currently offered at a discount.
Polly Allcock, 20 Nov 2025 11:18
The Huawei MatePad Edge seeks to dethrone the iPad Pro and Surface Pro with just one device. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MatePad Edge reveals itself as new Apple iPad Pro and Surface Pro competitor in early previews

Huawei has showcased its latest Apple iPad Pro and Surface Pro rival. Launching later this month, the Huawei MatePad Edge has already been previewed both by Huawei itself and influencers who have unboxed the device ahead of time.
Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2025 10:58
The GMKtec EVO-T2 on show at Intel's latest Technology Innovation and Industry Ecology Conference. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec previews EVO-T2 as first Intel Panther Lake mini-PC with 80 W TDP, Arc B390 iGPU and up to 128 GB of ultra-fast LPDDR5x RAM

The GMKtec EVO-T2 is the first mini-PC confirmed to leverage Intel's nascent Panther Lake architecture. Equipped with the series 'flagship mobile variant', the EVO-T2 will also feature Intel's powerful Arc B390 iGPU and up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM clocked at a heady 10,677 MT/s.
Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2025 10:36
The games collection from Headup Games is worth $182.90. Pictured: Steam Deck running Soulslinger. (Image source: Valve - edited)

Deal | Cross-genre Steam Deck games worth over $180 drop to $10 in new Humble Bundle deal

The games collection section on Humble Bundle has been refreshed, and there's a new addition. It's a cross-genre selection with titles that can be played on the Steam Deck. They are worth over $180 but can be scored for a minimum payment of $10.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Nov 2025 10:27
AMD Zen 7 Grimlock Halo APU reportedly features up to 36 Zen 7 cores (AMD Raphael APU pictured above). (Image source: AMD, Unsplash, edited)

AMD Zen 7 Halo iGPU early leak suggests up to 35% faster performance vs Zen 6 Medusa Halo iGPU

AMD Zen 7 "Grimlock" Halo APU is expected to succeed the Zen 6 "Medusa" Halo APU as Team Red's most powerful APU offering for laptops. According to Moore's Law Is Dead's latest Zen 7 leak, the RDNA 5/5.5 iGPU of the Zen 7 Grimlock Halo APU could give mid-range desktop cards a run for their money.
Fawad Murtaza, 20 Nov 2025 08:54
Mafia: The Old Country just dropped its biggest free update yet, packed with races, combat challenges, and more, the Free Ride update releases Nov 20th (image source : Hangar 13)

Mafia: The Old Country’s massive Free Ride update adds hidden secrets, first-person driving, and a huge list of new content

A series-first, first-person driving. A full challenge overhaul. Dozens of new items. And one hidden breadcrumb trail buried in Enzo’s apartment. 2K and Hangar 13's Mafia: The Old Country’s new free update is releasing unexpectedly soon, and demands a closer look.
Santiago Nino, 20 Nov 2025 05:59
The Game Awards logo pictured (image source: TGA)

Shroud questions awards after Arc Raiders snubbed for Game of the Year; Donkey Kong Bananza nominated

The pro streamer questioned the legitimacy of the awards while asking why Arc Raiders wasn’t even nominated for Game of the Year.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Nov 2025 04:56
A screengrab from Subnautica 2 running on PC (image source: SteamDB)

Subnautica 2's publisher Krafton turned to AI to help deny a $250 million payout to former devs

During the recent pre-trial process, allegations against the publisher included using AI to devise legal means to avoid paying Unknown Worlds Entertainment their due.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Nov 2025 03:53
The Vivo X200T might not have the camera prowess of the Vivo X200 (pictured). (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo isn't done with the X200 series as Vivo X200T appears in GSMA database

Despite already launching the Vivo X300 series, Vivo isn't done with the X200 series yet. Evidence of a new model called the Vivo X200T has been spotted, and when it launches, it will be the seventh in the series.
Habeeb Onawole, 20 Nov 2025 03:00
While Pantone is yet to reveal its Color of the Year 2026, Motorola already has a phone in the color. (Image source: Motorola)

Evan Blass leaks Pantone Color of the Year 2026, but Motorola already has a phone in the same hue

Ahead of Pantone's unveiling of its Color of the Year 2026, a leaker has already spilled the beans. However, Pantone's partner, Motorola, already launched a device in the same color several months ago.
Habeeb Onawole, 20 Nov 2025 01:33
A screengrab from NieR creator Yoko Taro's interview (image source: Archipel YT)

NieR creator Yoko Taro says many projects were axed behind the scenes: ‘I haven’t been doing nothing’

At G-CON 2025 NieR creator Yoko Taro said that, contrary to perceptions that he has been idle since NieR: Automata, he has been working on multiple projects that were repeatedly discontinued mid-development by publishers such as Square Enix and thus never released.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Nov 2025 01:24
65-inch Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV front is shown (Image source: Sony)

Deal | The 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV price drops by $800, offering high-end gaming and movie watching

Whether hunting for a gaming TV or a home theater centerpiece, the Sony Bravia 8 is a versatile option. The OLED TV deal slashes the price of the 65-inch XR8B by as much as $800. Even though the display is not a light cannon, it’s bright enough to become the focal point of most living rooms.
Adam Corsetti, 20 Nov 2025 01:00
A screengrab showing Maelle from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (image source: Steam Community)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now the most nominated game in The Game Awards history

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, released in April 2025 by indie studio Sandfall Interactive, has become the most‑nominated title in The Game Awards history with twelve nominations, including the coveted Game of the Yea,r in addition to Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Score, and three acting nods for Ben Starr, Charlie Cox, and Jennifer English.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Nov 2025 00:59
The functional Pip Boy 3000 replica by Bethesda and The Wand Company pictured (image source: IGN YT)

Bethesda "just sat there with their mouths open' at fully functional $300 Fallout Pip-Boy 3000 replica that offers New Vegas and Fallout 3 modes

The Wand Co., in an official partnership with Bethesda, has unveiled a wearable 1:1 Pip-Boy 3000 replica that runs the full Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas interfaces. It is effectively a functioning prop that, the company says, left Bethesda "with their mouths open" when shown the prototype.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Nov 2025 00:45
Ghost of Yotei New Game Plus launches on Playstation consoles on November 24th (image source: Sony)

Ghost of Yotei update adds New Game Plus, new merchant, Photo Mode upgrades, and more on November 24

Sony has announced a major free update for Ghost of Yotei in their PlayStation blog, arriving on November 24. The patch brings a significantly expanded New Game Plus mode, new progression layers, additional cosmetics, Photo Mode enhancements, and several quality-of-life improvements for all players.
Santiago Nino, 20 Nov 2025 00:13
The Fenix E06R Pro flashlight has several light sources (Image source: Fenix)

Fenix E06R Pro: New EDC flashlight with laser and multiple LEDs announced

After Acebeam, Olight and Nitecore, Fenix has now hinted at a new flashlight with multiple light sources. The E06R Pro is related to the E06R keychain light, but the Pro model offers considerably more.
Andreas Sebayang, 20 Nov 2025 00:06
Nov 19
The Leica Q3 Monochrom doesn't have the red Leica logo (Image source: LeicaRumors)

Leica Q3 Monochrom full-frame camera might be much more expensive as leak reveals design and specs

The Leica Q3 Monochrom is expected to launch soon as a full-frame compact camera with a 60MP black-and-white sensor. A big leak now reveals the design, key specs and a significantly higher price point of the Leica Q3 Monochrom ahead of its official debut.
Hannes Brecher, 19 Nov 2025 23:42
Casio’s G-Shock GST-B1000D watches (GST-B1000-2A pictured) are now available in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Sleek Casio G-Shock metal bezel watches now available in US

The Casio G-Shock GSTB1000D-1A, GSTB1000D-2A, and GSTB1000D-3A watches have been released in the US. This new model features an octagonal metal bezel, with each version offering a different colored dial. The analog watch has Bluetooth connectivity, as well as tools like an alarm and Tough Solar charging.
Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 22:35
Steam Machine pictured next to PS5 console (Image source: Valve, Sony PlayStation with edits)

Steam Machine price may be much higher than PS5, after Valve reportedly balks at $500 suggestion

Guesses for the price of the Steam Machine continue to vary wildly. After meeting with Valve, Linus Tech Tips believes it may cost significantly more than the PS5. If priced like a gaming PC, the system may not offer the specs and performance to compete with consoles.
Adam Corsetti, 19 Nov 2025 22:28
The Honor Robot Phone puts its main camera on a robotic arm with gimbal (Image source: 新浪新知, Honor)

Honor Robot Phone with gimbal camera on robot arm shows up in hands-on photos

The Honor Robot Phone is one of the most unusual smartphones of the year, because Honor mounts the main camera on a robotic arm with a gimbal that enables numerous interesting features such as star tracking. Hands-on photos now show a prototype of this unorthodox handset.
Hannes Brecher, 19 Nov 2025 22:24
Garmin’s Index Sleep Monitor (pictured) now supports Health Status. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin update brings Health Status feature to another wearable

The new Garmin Health Status feature is now available for users of another of the brand’s wearables. This tool helps users understand how their recent health data correlates to their personal baseline across five metrics. With software version 3.82, the Index Sleep Monitor is gaining support for this functionality.
Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 22:09
The new wireless standard is supposed to connect the entire smart home (Image source: CSA)

Zigbee 4.0 and "Suzi": Competition for Matter or useful addition?

More than ten years after announcing Zigbee 3.0, the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) recently introduced Zigbee 4.0 and the sub-GHz brand Suzi. The new standard promises significantly longer range and enhanced security, but the announcement also leaves some questions unanswered.
Bernhard Rotter, 19 Nov 2025 22:05
Artistic render of Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE could come with a major upgrade over Z Flip 7 FE

A new leak has suggested that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE may get a significant upgrade over the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. However, it is too early to tell and the difference between the two may just be iterative.
Vineet Washington, 19 Nov 2025 21:58
Google has named the best Android games of 2025 (Image source: Google)

These are the best games for Android smartphones and tablets of 2025

Google's editors for the Play Store have unveiled their favorite games of the year 2025 in various different categories. These titles feature some well-known franchises that originated on other platforms.
Marc Zander, 19 Nov 2025 21:42
An image showing the Moon and its many craters. (Image source: hhach - Pixabay)

Astronomers have just discovered a new crater on the Moon

Recently, astronomers have discovered a new crater on the Moon measuring several meters in diameter. And this could be an interesting information for future expeditions to Earth's natural satellite.
Alexis Stegmann, 19 Nov 2025 21:12
The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless remains one of the most fully featured gaming headsets available. (Image source: Michael Aulia - Craving Tech)

Deal | Several Razer, SteelSeries headsets receive price cuts on Amazon.com

Amazon USA has price cuts right now on several top-rated Razer BlackShark and SteelSeries models, covering everything from serious budget performance to high-end wireless luxury.
Darryl Linington, 19 Nov 2025 20:51
Image from the game Assassin's Creed Origins. (Image source: Steam)

Assassin's Creed Origins looks absolutely stunning with an RTX 5090, 8K resolution, and ray tracing

Released eight years ago, Assassin's Creed Origins still has beautiful graphics. And recently, Digital Dreams has unveiled a video showing the game looking better than ever.
Alexis Stegmann, 19 Nov 2025 20:29
The LattePanda Iota is a tiny SBC with a decent amount of performance at its disposal. (Image source: Interfacing Linux)

YouTubers reimagine LattePanda Iota as tiny 720p emulation machine with indie gaming also possible

The LattePanda Iota is a tiny single-board computer packing an Intel Twin Lake processor. Available in various configurations, the tiny device packs enough power to serve as a 720p emulation machine based on early reviews.
Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 20:16
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 running One UI 8.5. (Image source: SamMobile)

Samsung's One UI 8.5 improvements for foldables like Galaxy Z Fold7 shown ahead of schedule in early video

Samsung is not due to unleash One UI 8.5 for foldables for a while yet. In the meantime, a video showcasing the improvements on the table for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Samsung's other foldables has already been posted online.
Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 20:11
The High Boy is positioned as an alternative to the Flipper Zero and other equivalent devices. (Image source: High Code)

High Boy hacking device reaches Kickstarter with retro gaming handheld vibes

The High Boy looks like a retro gaming handheld at first. However, it is actually a Flipper Zero and Interrupt alternative that is available to back on Kickstarter now for around $100.
Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 20:03
The Ayn Odin3 combines Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with up to 24 GB of RAM. (Image source: AYN Technologies)

YouTubers test Ayn Odin 3 performance with Nintendo Switch emulation and even triple-A PC gaming shown

Popular YouTubers have now got their hands on the first gaming handheld to ship with Quaclomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. While the Ayn Odin 3 delivers exceptional gaming performance in some cases, a few issues prevent it from being the jack-of-all emulation device that the popular Ayn Odin 2 is.
Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 19:55
OnePlus 15 in Sand Storm color with a fire background. (Image source: OnePlus, Unsplash - edited)

OnePlus 15 overheating issues: Company reportedly doesn’t want the public to know

A leaker has stated that OnePlus doesn’t want the public to know about the overheating issues of the OnePlus 15. It seems like the cooling system is not capable of keeping the device from throttling under heavy loads.
Vineet Washington, 19 Nov 2025 19:55
Intel Panther Lake reports industry standard monthly yield improvement (Image source: Alex Waetzel for Notebookcheck)

Intel’s 18A recovery accelerates with industry-standard 7% monthly yield gains, putting Panther Lake on track for mass production

Intel’s 18A node is stabilising after months of concern, with yield improvements now rising at an industry benchmark pace. The recovery is clearing the path for Panther Lake laptop CPUs to enter mass production on schedule.
David Odejide, 19 Nov 2025 19:54
The new Jeep Recon (2026 model year) is the first all-electric SUV with Trail Rated certification. It aims to combine genuine off-road capabilities with electric drive. (Image source: Jeep)

Jeep Recon (2026): Off-road electric SUV with 650 hp and 280 mi range goes on the offensive

Jeep is launching the Recon in 2026. The fully electric SUV has 650 hp, a range of 280 miles and is the first electric vehicle to bear the "Trail Rated" badge. Featuring removable doors and professional off-road technology, it is aimed directly at Wrangler fans.
Ronald Matta, 19 Nov 2025 19:24
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro to debut 'Find Your Phone' feature

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro could tackle those frustrating situations where you lose sight of your handset at home with a new "Find Your Phone" feature, relying on the physical button of the earbuds' charging case.
Jean Leon, 19 Nov 2025 18:35
The Instinct Crossover AMOLED is one of several smartwatches receiving a substantial stable update this week. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major new update for multiple smartwatches bringing dozens of new features and battery life improvements

Garmin has introduced a substantial stable update for many of its recent smartwatches. Rolling out now, the update introduces around 35 new features and improvements, including Health Status support and one that resolves potential battery drain for some models.
Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 17:52
Garmin’s Bounce 2 smartwatch (pictured) is receiving software version 5.10. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin improves battery life of LTE smartwatch in new update

Garmin is rolling out software version 5.10 to one of its recently released smartwatches. This is a stable release for the LTE model, bringing improved battery life, a new activity and support for several additional languages. Plus, with this update, Garmin has enhanced the calling experience on the Bounce 2 smartwatch.
Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 17:44

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