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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.

The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Maya Bay Limited Edition watch has been released in Thailand. Model SRPM01J celebrates the famous bay to the south of the country, with a sparkling blue dial. The analog watch is water resistant to 50 m and has an automatic caliber.

Adata's High Capacity DDR5 4-Rank CUDIMM Memory Module was developed in collaboration wit MSI. This groundbreaking module features the innovative 4-rank architecture, delivering an impressive 128GB per module and stable operation on the Intel Z890 platform, ushering in a new era of high-capacity and high-efficiency desktop memory.

Withings has released the BeamO Health Multiscan device in the US, following recent clearance from the FDA. This product combines a thermometer, an electrocardiogram and a stethoscope, allowing users to complete a health check from the comfort of their home. It could be used to detect the early signs of some health conditions.

Asus has now officially released its ROG XG Mobile (2025) eGPUs across the US, Canada and Australia, with more regional launches set to come. Available with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPUs, the ROG XG Mobile (2025) also packs a 120 Gbps capable Thunderbolt 5 port and vapour chamber cooling.

The Mate X7 may launch as the Mate X8, according to new reports. Names aside, Huawei's next Mate X foldable is slated to arrive sporting a redesign and possibly the first of its kind with 20 GB of RAM, the former of which has been teased on Chinese social media by a prominent leaker.

The latest Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 Gen 10 multimedia laptop is now enjoying a steep discount from Lenovo. Currently retailing at a big 44% discount, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 features capable hardware with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H CPU, an RTX 5050 GPU, and a superb OLED display.

Casio has officially listed the GW-BX5600-1JF and 1A1JF for purchase in Japan. They're both priced at ¥30,800 (~$200). The product pages have full MIP LCD photos, design details - including biomass resin parts - and two distinct display styles.

Two highly rated games developed by Glowmade and Triumph Studios are available for free on Steam, allowing you to immerse yourself in two different worlds. But be careful, because this offer ends in just a few days.

The SER9 Max is Beelink's latest high-end but compact mini-PC. Available globally, the Beelink SER9 Max features a powerful AMD Ryzen APU coupled with 10 Gbps LAN, DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4 40 Gbps connectivity, among other notable features.

Seiko has launched the SRE021, SRE023, and SRE024 - compact 32mm automatic watches with 40-hour power reserve, 10-bar resistance, and classic stainless steel designs for fans of smaller, traditional mechanical models.

Casio has officially released the G-Shock GMW-BZ5000D-1, GMW-BZ5000GD-9 and GMW-BZ5000BD-1 watches. Now available to buy in Japan, and expected to launch in the UK in the near future, these Full Metal digital watches have a striking design. Features include radio control, Bluetooth and support for dual time zones.

The Poco F8 Pro has revealed itself by its global launch. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon flagship chipset, the Poco F8 Pro outscores the Poco F7 Ultra while putting the Poco F7 Pro to shame, as well as a few other Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered devices, too.

Kingbull has reduced the price of its Hunter 2.0 mountain e-bike, thanks to the company’s ongoing Black Friday sale. The 7-speed electric mountain bike is equipped with a 750 W Bafang brushless rear hub motor and a large 720 Wh battery. On top of that, it features a hydraulic disc braking system and 26 x 4-inch-wide fat tires.

Amazon has cut the price of Bose QuietComfort Ultra wireless headphones by 30%, dropping the price to its lowest ever once again. Although the newer Ultra (2nd gen) model provides even better audio quality, the original Ultra remains a highly regarded model for its noise cancelling capability.