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PayPal and OpenAI recently reached a deal, giving OpenAI's "Instant Checkout" feature the power of PayPal payments. Users will now be able to pay for goods and services directly through a ChatGPT session.

We finally got our hands on Xiaomi's two latest flagship smartphones for testing. Read our preview to see how well the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performs in the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro.

The CATL Ultra-Thin Magnetic Power Bank has been unveiled in China. Shown at an event celebrating the launch of the Avatr 12 Quad Laser Edition EV, this accessory appears to have a minimal design with a slim metal shell. However, the product is not readily available at the time of writing.

A Reuters report says Amazon may cut as many as 30,000 office-based positions beginning next week, a move tied to broader cost-control and efficiency drives at the company.

The Google Pixel 10a is set to launch with a familiar design according to a new leak. A Pixel 9a lookalike, the Pixel 10a may depart from its predecessor with thinner display bezels but with much of the same underlying hardware as this year's mid-range Pixel.

New details about Qualcomm's next flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset have surfaced. From moving to 2 nm TSMC nodes to adopting LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 flash storage, it seems that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will surpass the current Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in several crucial areas.

A leak has hinted at Apple making major design changes with the iPhone 20. The phone will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone and like the iPhone X, it could introduce a new design language for Apple, and the smartphone industry.

If you’ve ever wanted to slash through waves of enemies as a cat ninja, you might want to check out Gunfire Reborn on Steam. This fast-paced roguelite shooter from Duoyi Games is currently 45% off and available for under $11 – its lowest price since the full release.

Tesla has started to fill in the blanks around the upcoming Roadster 2 supercar launch. What could turn out to be the fastest production car in the world will be demoed soon, but its release is set for a later date.

Thomson has launched a new model in Europe, the MG7C15. This is a 4K MiniLED TV with a native 144 Hz refresh rate, available in five sizes from 43 inch to 75 inch. Other features of this relatively affordable model include the Google TV interface, a game mode and four HDMI ports.

The new Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz contenders rely on familiar analog optical technology. Still, the higher polling rate and calibrated switches aim to lower already rock-bottom response times. Available in different form factors and colors, the wired Razer keyboards are even more customizable.

Casio’s new GST-B1000 full-metal G-Steel watch is now officially listed in Japan with all specs confirmed. Launching in November, all dial variants are priced at ¥66,000. Official images and features now published.

Artificial intelligence is transforming not only the workplace but also the way fraud is committed. According to the Financial Times, around 14% of all expense receipts reviewed by AppZen are now AI-generated fakes.

An AI security system at a high school mistakenly flagged a harmless Doritos bag as a weapon – with serious consequences. A large police presence responded, and officers drew their guns on a student.

Ugreen has launched a new Nexode 30W 10000mAh Power Bank in Europe. There are a total of four outputs, including an Apple Watch charger, an integrated cable and two USB ports. This compact accessory also features a built-in display, which can show the remaining battery level.

Apple and SpaceX are allegedly quietly talking again about tighter Starlink integration for iPhones, a move that would reshape Apple’s existing satellite ties and handset connectivity strategy.

The redesigned Fitbit app, which includes a new personal health coach feature, is about to start rolling out in beta. The Personal Health Coach Public Preview Program starts on October 28th, though it is only open to select users at this time. This AI functionality will provide users with personalized training programs and workouts, sleep analysis and health insights.

IKEA has been teasing an upcoming announcement on social media. So far, the company has revealed very few details about the event, sharing an image of an apple with a bite taken out of it and the name ÄPPLE. Rumors indicate that this could be an official partnership with Apple or some smart home-related news.

OnePlus is apparently working on a new flagship-grade gaming phone that will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Well ahead of any official announcement, all the core specs of the device have leaked.

When data protection complaints are no longer enough: A US company is collecting billions of photos of people worldwide and, using invasive AI facial scanning technology, is building a comprehensive, illegal biometric database. Access to this database is being sold to wealthy states and companies.

HKC’s new UG27EQ gaming monitor pairs a 27-inch QHD panel with a 400Hz refresh rate and a 0.5ms response time, offering serious speed at an affordable price. It supports HDR400, FreeSync Premium, and G-Sync compatibility, with full connectivity including USB-C and HDMI 2.1.

Xiaomi is leading the battery revolution. Even in its most affordable devices, battery sizes are now skyrocketing, resulting in incredibly long battery life. The Redmi 15C 4G, which we recently reviewed, has even more unusual features for a $100+ price tag.

DJI is entering the smart home space with its new Romo lineup - a robot vacuum featuring drone-grade sensors, LiDAR mapping, and up to 25,000 Pa suction. The Romo series starts at €1,299 (~$1,511) and is available from October 28.

An AWS outage left smart homes and even smart beds offline, showing just how dependent everyday devices have become on remote servers. With Amazon confirming the root cause in its US-East-1 region, engineers are calling for smarter local backups to prevent future chaos.

With the advent of nanoscale OLEDs, VR headsets, AR glasses, projectors and wearables could soon integrate screens with billions of pixels, bringing lifelike visual accuracy and increased power efficiency.

The OneXFly Apex is a new 8-inch gaming handheld powered by AMD's powerful Strix Halo platform. To be offered with an optional liquid cooling solution and up to 128 GB of RAM, the OneXFly Apex is also set for a global release soon, too.

Flashlights with additional UV light and a laser are currently trending. Nitecore is now also jumping on the bandwagon with its EDC17 model. Its design is based on the EDC2x series, but it uses a new slide switch and is IPX7-rated.

Asus has finally revealed ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W launch pricing. Only available in China for now, the company has also confirmed complete hardware specifications before an impending global release.

MagicX has presented its first clamshell gaming handheld. Launching for less than $100, the MagicX One Flip 50 will compete with the existing Retroid Pocket Flip 2 but at a much lower price point.

Unlike the Ti version with 12 GB, Nvidia’s RTX 5070 (non-Ti) only comes with 8 GB of VRAM — a spec that’s sparked plenty of online debate about its future-proofing, and understandably, some concern. Our test unit, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IAX10 with an RTX 5070, offers some useful insight into how much VRAM might actually be “enough.”

The Insta360 X4 Air is the company’s latest 8K 360° action camera that comes with a compact and lightweight form factor. Advertised as the brand’s lightest-ever action camera, the Insta360 X4 Air features dual 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensors and a 2,010 mAh battery, which is said to offer 100 minutes of runtime. On top of that, the action camera is compatible with most X5 accessories.

PNY has a new, exceptionally fast SSD on offer that won't break the bank. It promises data transfer rates of up to 14,900 MB/s and utilizes 3D flash storage.

New details about the DJI Neo 2 have emerged online shortly before the compact drone's official release. Not only has a reliable source shared updated pricing information for three key markets, but it has also shared a global launch date for the first time.

Samsung is expected to follow up the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in 2026. According to the latest rumors, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable is said to bring a whole host of improvements, including a bigger battery than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and a display without any crease.

Sidephone has just unveiled its new Sundial Keypad for the SP-01 - a modular music controller with nine reprogrammable buttons and support for custom silicone cases. Priced at $29, it'll ship with first devices in January 2026.

If you're looking for an indie horror game for Halloween, this highly rated title on Steam from Two Star Games is currently 85% off. But be warned, because this offer ends in a few days.

The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard Mecha Break edition can now be purchased for almost 50% off its launch price. The three-month-old mechanical keyboard has an 87-key layout, up to 300 hours of battery life, and comes with 21 extra keycaps.

Qwertykeys has started teasing its upcoming mechanical keyboard with a built-in display, the QK65 MK3. Unlike most recent models that show only system info, this retro-style keyboard lets users play mini games directly on the screen.

8BitDo has begun accepting pre-orders for the 8BitDo Retro 68 Keyboard - NES 40th Limited Edition, its first keyboard with a 68-key layout. While it won't ship until January 2026, those who pre-order it will get a NES-inspired companion accessory worth $50.

Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani says more patches will be released to improve Helldivers 2’s stability, but it will take some time before players see major performance improvements.

Samsung has officially shown the Galaxy Z TriFold for the very first time. It’s a foldable smartphone with essentially three displays, which means users can basically turn the smartphone into a tablet with a large screen. The South Korean tech giant has also commented on its launch plans.

Every month, PlayStation Plus members look forward to a new lineup of free games, and November 2025’s selection might have just leaked ahead of schedule.

EarFun's Air Pro 4+ earbuds combine dynamic and balanced armature drivers to deliver high-resolution audio with adaptive AI noise cancellation using six microphones. Powered by Qualcomm's QCC3091 SoC, they support the aptX Lossless and LDAC codecs.

A 40-minute unfiltered PS5 build of Wreckreation leaked a day before release, showcasing Burnout‑inspired high‑speed arcade racing with loops, big jumps, track‑building, and destructible elements, even as viewers pointed out inconsistent performance and bugs that could perhaps be attributed to an earlier build.

Warner Bros. has launched a "For Your Consideration" awards campaign for A Minecraft Movie after its mammoth $957 million global box-office haul, targeting major categories including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.

The Honor X6b Plus is a new smartphone that’s clearly not a high-end device, but it does come with a 90Hz display. The Chinese company also advertises that the display is readable in direct sunlight, although that's more of a marketing claim.

In the Shacknews documentary 24 ’Til Launch: The Making of Borderlands 4, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford recounts how EA’s cancellation of his Rebel Boat Rocker project Prax War and the subsequent founding of Gearbox led to an unexpected call from Valve’s Gabe Newell, who invited Pitchford to pitch an expanded Half‑Life storyline.

After Halo: Campaign Evolved’s 13‑minute Silent Cartographer demo at the Halo World Championship 2025, former Combat Evolved designer Jaime Griesemer took to X to criticize changes. He focused most of his ire on the ability to steamroll Hunters in a Warthog, movable obstacles, and added trees, all of which he says wreck the pacing in the game.

The CrowPanel Advance is a new display with many features and wireless network connectivity. This gadget could allow users to quickly create their own smart display, and tinkerers should be able to benefit from a simple or at least familiar setup.

The Retroid Pocket 6 is now available to pre-order worldwide with hardware to rival recent popular Android gaming handhelds like the Ayn Odin 2. While the Retroid Pocket 6 combines a 120 Hz AMOLED display with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 8 GB of RAM, the handheld starts for a mere $209 initially.