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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.

One of the most popular Tomb Raider games unexpectedly landed on Switch consoles. Unfortunately, with outdated graphics, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition lacks some capabilities of the 2014 PS4 version. In a comparison video, the Switch 2 game suffers from unconvincing lighting and shadows.

Oppo has just launched the Reno15 in its home market. Apparently, the Oppo Reno15 is set to receive a global release, with a leaker identifying a rough release window too. However, rumoured specifications would see the global version departing from its Chinese counterpart in almost every area.

Black Friday deals are expected to fully roll out from November 20, 2025, but for those who were eyeing the Galaxy Tab A9+, it's currently enjoying an early price cut. The 256 GB config of the Samsung tablet is enjoying a $140 discount.

A new Ultrahuman smart ring, the Ring Pro, is rumored to be launching in the next few months. The company confirmed that it was working on a new wearable after it had to stop selling the Ring Air in the US following a patent infringement filing from Oura. A trademark filing suggests that the new model might have contactless payment functionality.

A new Dreame TV with an integrated soundbar, the S100, has been confirmed for a global launch. It is expected to roll out alongside another of the brand’s flagship models, the V3000. Both models have been shown at events in Europe and Asia, and are set to debut in the US in early 2026.

Epishine has announced a new indoor solar powered remote for Google TV. Developed with official Google supplier Ohsung Electronics, this upcoming accessory is said to never run out of battery. As well as the slim solar cell, it features dedicated buttons for Google Assistant, YouTube and Netflix.

Abxylute has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the 3D One handheld gaming PC. The tablet comes with an 11-inch, 120 Hz screen capable of automatically displaying games, movies, and images in three dimensions and magnetically attached controllers sporting Hall Effect joysticks and touchpads.

Qualcomm detailed some of the architectural enhancements coming to the new Hexagon NPU 6 in the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme SoC. The Hexagon NPU 6 offers 80 TOPS of AI performance making it the fastest laptop NPU so far, beating the Apple M4, Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 by a long margin.

The latest flagship headphones from British hi-fi specialist Bowers & Wilkins are now available in a stylish McLaren Edition. Featuring a dark-grey body with orange accents, McLaren branding and premium sound quality – including aptX Lossless support – this special edition doesn’t come cheap.

There's a new game bundle available on Green Man Gaming, which has seven classic games. Six of them are remastered versions, and all of them are worth around $180 and have Steam Deck compatibility.

Traditionally, programming robots required specialist knowledge. However, MIT engineers have found a way to simplify this process, allowing users to teach robots new skills in an intuitive manner. A new learning method uses a single sensor-equipped tool to simplify training and aims to make robots accessible for a wide range of applications, from industry to home care.

Steamworks SDK now sports official Android ARM support, as an X/Twitter user spots an Android branch being added to Walkabout Mini Golf VR's Steam version on SteamDB.

OpenAI has banned Chinese manufacturer FoloToy after a safety scandal involving its AI-powered teddy bear, Kumma. An investigation found that the toy, which was marketed for young children, gave unsafe advice – including guidance on lighting matches and responses to sexual topics.

Many states are now getting Tesla Supercharger stations with dynamic pricing. Tesla has run the numbers and claims that live pricing lowers Supercharger congestion.

Vivo has now officially revealed that the S50 Pro mini will feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. A prominent Vivo executive has also offered an insight into the S50 Pro mini's performance, outlining that it could match the Vivo X200 Ultra in the process.

For the first time in Game Awards history, a previously nominated title has been withdrawn – not due to controversy, but at the request of its own developer.

The Vivo X Fold 6, the company's next-generation foldable smartphone, has surfaced in an early leak. It is tipped to feature Qualcomm's latest sub-flagship processor and a 200MP camera, along with details about its expected release timeline.

The P-Phone is a new, fairly compact smartphone with rather modest specifications. Powered by a special software solution, it is designed to be a dedicated backup phone in case your primary smartphone gets lost or damaged.

Minisforum has now released a compact new mini-PC after previewing the device earlier this week. Spanning 130 x 126 x 47.2 mm without compromising on USB4 or OCuLink eGPU expandability, the Minisforum X1 Lite contains a modern AMD Ryzen APU too, with a relatively affordable starting price as well.

The Typeframe PX-88 is a new project built around the popular Raspberry Pi Model 4B single-board computer (SBC). Also packing a 7.9-inch flip-up display and a 65% MX Cherry keyboard, the Typeframe PX-88 attempts to create a minimalist typing experience without compromising on the versatility that a modern desktop OS provides.

AMD's next-gen Ryzen AI 400 laptop CPUs are slated to launch next year. One of them, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, has been spotted online with specs similar to those of its Strix Point counterpart.

The Ziron Tactical Power Bank is now crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Users can quickly swap the battery powering this accessory, allowing them to expand its capacity. It supports an up to 30W output via USB-C, and has a lightweight, metal casing said to offer IPX6 waterproofing.

Noteworthy peripheral manufacturer Jsaux appears set to bring e-ink and/or pixel screen front panel(s) to Steam Machine, like a not-for-sale screen panel previously seen at Valve.

The fourth generation of the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M watch has been launched in various countries worldwide. Available in seven colorways with rubber or metal straps, this latest version of the timepiece is slimmer than its predecessor. There is also a new case structure, though two features have been removed.

Qualcomm has revealed a wealth of information about the Adreno X2 GPU powering its Snapdragon X2 Elite line of chips. It trades blows with Lunar Lake and Strix Point in many games, and even beats them in some instances.

Tesla had its worst monthly sales number in China in nearly three years, despite the launch of the exclusive six-seat Model Y L. A newcomer for the EV industry has managed to top the Model Y sales there in just two years.

Early details about Xiaomi's next Redmi K90 smartphone have emerged online ahead of the device's launch next year. Reportedly set to combine a circa 8,000 mAh battery and a 165 Hz display, the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra could be one of the first devices to ship with MediaTek's unannounced Dimensity 9500 Plus chipset too.

The Teclast P33 is a new tablet from the company that comes with a 10.1-inch display, a relatively large battery, and a stereo sound setup. It's currently available on AliExpress for around $84.

The Samsung Smart Keyboard is a new TKL wireless keyboard that supports Bluetooth 5.4 and three-way multi-device connectivity. Weighing in at 55% less than the Logitech MX Keys Mini, Samsung's latest compact Bluetooth keyboard also runs off a replaceable coin cell battery rather than Logitech's Li-Po equivalent.

Honor has introduced a new affordable smartwatch, the Watch X5. It's set to launch alongside the Honor 500 series in China with a large battery, navigation features, and a narrow-bezel display.

The Doogee Anywise W1 Pro is a new smartwatch that appears to take design cues from another wearable. It offers a broad range of features, including offline functionality and an AMOLED touchscreen.

Some people learn the hard way—say, reporting from a trade show—that even in 2025, transferring files between an Android phone and a Mac still doesn’t work ad hoc. After trying several tools, I finally found one that solved my problems.

Casio has released a third Vintage AQ240 watch in the US, the AQ240EG-9A. This is an all gold version of the hybrid watch, with a gold tone dial, casing and strap. Plus, the integrated display, which can show the time in a second time zone, also has a golden hue to tie in with the design.

More details about the Samsung Galaxy A57 have surfaced online following prior evidence that it will be using an Exynos 1680 chipset with an Xclipse 550 iGPU. Now, it seems that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A56 refresh will beat the flagship Galaxy S26 when it comes to charging speeds, despite being a mid-range smartphone.

Astronomers have just discovered a companion around this red giant, but its behavior could disrupt its development in the future. Thus, further studies must be conducted to better understand it.

TSMC is reportedly collecting evidence against a former Senior Vice President to see if company secrets related to the TSMC A14 and A16 2 nm process nodes were stolen. The employess under alleged investigation is Wei-Jen Lo and he is currently working for Intel.

A new limited edition Grand Seiko watch, the Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB005, is now available in various countries worldwide. This Evolution 9 collection timepiece has a textured violet dial and Ever Brilliant Stainless Steel Casing. It also carries the U.F.A. (Ultra Fine Accuracy) designation, powered by a 9RB2 caliber.

The Casio G-Shock x Beautiful People collab watch, the GM-S2110BP-5A, has been unveiled. Set for launch in Japan in the coming weeks, and also tipped for a global release, the model has a striking gold, silver and brown design. Features include a metal dial and bezel, and a leather-look strap.

PlayStation has detailed its Black Friday deals for 2025. Not only will the deals be live a week before Black Friday, but buyers will be able to save on consoles, accessories, merchandise, and PlayStation Plus subscriptions.

Aqara has introduced the Radiator Thermostat W600, a €49.99 smart heating add-on designed for broad valve compatibility. It supports app control, automation features and works with major smart home ecosystems through Thread and Zigbee.

The stable HyperOS 3 rollout for the global devices has been progressing smoothly, and now, it seems Xiaomi is slowly shifting its focus to the last batch of compatible devices. It has begun testing the Android 16 firmware for the Poco F5, F5 Pro, and Xiaomi 12T Pro.

Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 later in November. It is expected to debut alongside devices from OnePlus and Vivo.

The Premium, Deluxe, and Complete editions each offer the standard game with all the bells and whistles one could want, in some cases, along with increased point rewards and the ability to gift games.

NASA’s Perseverance rover found an unusually shaped rock called “Phippsaksla” on top of a bedrock outcrop on the outskirts of the Jezero crater. The exotic rock is suspected to be an iron-nickel meteorite. If it is actually an iron-nickel meteorite, it will be Perseverance’s first such discovery.

Dell now lets users configure its flagship Alienware Area-51 desktop with Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs. Previously, it was limited to just Intel Arrow Lake SKUs.

Honor’s Magic 8 series is the company’s latest flagship lineup, with rumors suggesting a compact model may be in development. A new leak suggests the Magic 8 Mini could combine a compact form factor with a thin design.

Former Rare developer Chris Sutherland told Retro Gamer that years of lunchtime four‑player GoldenEye 007 deathmatches directly shaped Banjo‑Tooie's design, inspiring the game's split‑character mechanic, first‑person sections, and shooting‑based multiplayer mini‑games as a deliberate evolution championed by director Gregg Mayles.

Cloudflare service issues are not the only reason for the problematic The Game Awards 2025 website. Facing crashes and pages that refuse to load, gamers are struggling to vote for their favorite titles. Game of the Year is one of 29 categories, making voting a maddening experience.

Capcom revealed in a Press Start Australia interview that it abandoned a six-year multiplayer Resident Evil prototype, which was developed initially before Resident Evil 8: Village, because it was “fun to play,” making it diverge from the series’ survival-horror roots, and reworked it into the upcoming single-player Resident Evil Requiem.