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A GTA movie could be the icing on the cake for fans of the franchise. In an interview with Bloomberg, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick didn't rule out the possibility – but made it clear that any adaptation would have to meet some demanding creative standards.

CATL is pretty convinced of the advantages that sodium-ion batteries hold over the current lithium technology. So much so that it is willing to widen their adoption by any means without waiting for their further technological development.

Microsoft is bringing 21 more original Xbox classics to PC. The games have been available through the backward compatibility program in the Xbox app for Windows 11 since November 12. Together with the four titles added back in July, the collection now includes 25 games.

The TCL CSOT DTC 2026 event has concluded in China, and among the prototypes showcased was a new 16-inch IJP OLED laptop display with super-slim bezels. It’s expected to be mass-produced for partners in 2027.

Microsoft and Bethesda have confirmed that Wolfenstein 3 is in production at MachineGames, while id Software has started work on its next Hugo Martin project.

A Xiaomi phone with model number M841EE has cleared China’s 3C certification with 67W wired charging, and tipster Digital Chat Station links it to the Redmi Note 18 series. The tipster says three models are registered, with a Redmi Note 18 Pro Max tipped to carry a battery of around 10,000mAh.

Lenovo Legion has revealed a special edition of its Y700 Gen 5 gaming tablet with artwork based on the martial arts game Where Winds Meet. The new version has a white rear cover with custom decorative details.

Another GTA 6 clip has surfaced online, and it could easily be mistaken for real footage or an AI-generated video. This time, it shows a convoy of sports cars and customized classic cars.

Google is rolling out Gemini 4 Hydrogen, the successor to Gemini 3.8 Flash. It is now the headline model of the $4.99 Google AI Plus plan, while free users mostly still get Flash-Lite and reach Hydrogen only through auto model selection. Here is who gets what and how to see which model answered.

A new e-bike features a powerful mid-drive motor designed to deliver substantial pedal assistance. The Mistral Essential Apex is available in both gravel and road configurations.

Mega Crit's Slay the Spire 2 beta patch v0.113.0 adds sixth playable character The Fool, unlocks the new Blitz and Dread modes, and reworks key character cards.

What Balatro does with poker, Pool of Madness aims to do with billiards: take a familiar game and turn it on its head with roguelike mechanics. This time, however, Lovecraft-inspired horror is also part of the mix.

An outage affecting critical Microsoft server infrastructure appears to be disrupting rail operations in countries like Germany. Deutsche Bahn reports that Microsoft Outlook is "running extremely slowly", preventing it from sending timetables for diverted services. Other rail operators are also affected.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is marking Xbox's anniversary with themed extras. The company has announced that aircraft with special Xbox liveries are now available to fly.

The Oppo A7 Pro 5G is now on sale in Europe. The mid-range Android phone features a 7,400mAh battery, up to 80W wired charging, and a 120Hz AMOLED display.

Rockstar may have experimented with a higher framerate mode on the PS5 Pro. In a leaked interview, the studio explained that Leonida traffic and realistic NPCs proved obstacles. As with the Xbox Series X and base PS5, GTA 6 won’t exceed 30 fps on the enhanced PlayStation console.

The Kubb Mini mini PC from French brand Bleu Jour has been launched in the USA. Priced at a premium, the ultra-compact mini PC sports a unique cubical design and a bunch of fun color ways.

SANC has launched the Starship S9 portable monitor in China, featuring a 16-inch 2.5K IPS display with a 240Hz refresh rate. It also supports VRR and ALLM and includes a built-in stand, dual speakers and USB-C connectivity.

Citizen’s luxury Campanola label has introduced two limited-edition automatic watches pairing astronomy-inspired dials with a new Swiss-made La Joux-Perret movement. Limited to 170 pieces combined, the 40mm stainless steel models launch exclusively in Japan in December.

Minix has started selling the ER947-AI, a new mini PC that pairs AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor with 32 GB of RAM. Starting at $1,599.90, it uses two fans and a vapor chamber for cooling and offers plenty of ports, including two Ethernet jacks.

Additive and subtractive color mixing need only three primary colors, but e-paper is more complicated. E Ink's Spectra 6 already supports six colors within each pixel. Now, three more are being added.

On the GTA 6 release date, gamers unable to play the Rockstar title can watch a 24-hour YouTube livestream. The video-sharing platform has enlisted content creators to showcase single-player gameplay. In the long run, the anticipated online mode may attract even more viewership.

Acebeam has just introduced a new compact EDC flashlight with multiple functions. The UC2A is the bigger brother of the UC3A and features a larger battery, including compatibility with standard AA cells, according to Acebeam.

Xiaomi has listed its first clip-on earbuds on its global website. The open-ear Xiaomi Clip buds pack 11 mm drivers and support Hi-Res Audio. You get up to 38 hours of playback with the charging case, along with Apple Find My support.

Zephyr has brought back its compact GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Sakura Snow X, a single-fan graphics card. Despite its small size, the company says its custom cooler can handle the GPU’s full 285 W power limit without reducing clock speeds.

Keychron has officially launched the T1 HE, a new ergonomic trackball mouse designed for workstation users who need maximum customisation and comfort for long workdays. The T1 HE not only has magnetic mouse switches, it also has a customisable trackball position and extensive remapping capabilities.

A new mini PC is on the block, at least in China. Dubbed the Maxtang FX1400, the compact mini PC sports a healthy array of ports and a quad-core CPU designed entirely in China.

The components that make up a smartwatch can be bought for just a few bucks. This is demonstrated by a new DIY project that packs a smartwatch with an ESP32 board and OLED display into a brass frame, all for under $10.

After leaks surfaced on X and Reddit, LEGO announced seven new sets based on Star Wars. They are all scheduled for January 2027 to mark the 50th anniversary of the franchise, featuring characters, scenes from several movies, and a movie poster.

Samsung is expected to unveil its Galaxy S27 series of phones in January or February next year. There have been multiple leaks about the expected colorways, and a new leak hints at an interesting addition.

Doom was groundbreaking when it was released in 1993. The first-person shooter's graphics may have pushed PCs to their limits in the early '90s, but these days the game runs on countless devices, from a Super Nintendo to a pregnancy test. A new book aims to showcase the most unusual of these ports.

Kick, the streaming platform, is giving away 10,000 copies of GTA 6 to viewers. There are three simple steps to follow, and if you’re lucky, the $100 Ultimate Edition of the game could be yours.

Edifier has launched the Sona Clip as its latest pair of open-ear earbuds with a clip-on design. Boasting support for Hi-Res Wireless Audio, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.1, and a 44-hour battery life, the earbuds will be sold in China for the equivalent of $70.

Apple and Samsung already work together to develop most of Apple’s displays, but that partnership was expanded last year to increase investment in American manufacturing. That switchover could have been one of the reasons for the iPhone 18's staggered launch.

Over the next few days, three games can be downloaded for free and then kept forever, headlined by the horror adventure Alien: Isolation. All three games also run on gaming handhelds, including Steam Deck.

Details about LG's upcoming 2027 OLED Smart TV series have surfaced before their official debut. By the looks of things, LG plans to sell the OLED B7 series in five sizes ranging from 48 to 83-inches.

One of LG's most expensive Smart TVs is set to receive a major upgrade in 2027. According to the CES Innovation Awards, the LG OLED evo 97W7 will surpass the current evo 97W6 with a much brighter display thanks to Tandem OLED technology.

Amazon has revealed a few details about the global version of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max before the device's official launch. Validating earlier rumours, the retailer has confirmed that global models will miss out on the 8,500 mAh battery and 16 GB of RAM configurations offered in Xiaomi's home market.

A popular YouTuber has previewed the upcoming GPD Win Mini Ultra ahead of its full launch. Featuring a larger VRR display than existing models, the Win Mini Ultra is also said to offer 'awesome' performance thanks to Intel's Arc B390 graphics.

Xiaomi has released one of its new smartwatches internationally a few days earlier than expected. While scheduled to arrive on November 17 alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, the Watch S5 41 mm is already available to order outside of China with ceramic and aluminium finishes.

Mega Crit rolls out the November 12 Slay the Spire 2 beta patch with secret solo and co-op game modes on Steam, while v0.111.0 reaches the main early access build.

The expensive GTA 6 Collector’s Edition includes a sought-after map of Leonida. An Instagram leak has unboxed the collection, displaying nearly the entire poster. The leak divulges new open-world areas, from Lummox County in the north to Pelican Valley in the southern Grassrivers.

Sanwa Supply's new MA-WBIRS550 wireless mouse has a built-in LCD that continuously displays its battery level, connection mode and cursor speed. The rechargeable mouse can switch between three devices and is rated for around five months of battery life.

Leica is releasing new editions of both the fully mechanical Leica M-A and the digital Leica M11-P. The Hammertone Edition offers an exclusive finish that is said to be unique to each camera. However, Leica also charges a premium for this design.

Civilization III is now 25 years old, but for many strategy fans, the classic has lost none of its appeal. The turn-based strategy game is currently 80% off on Steam, bringing its price down to less than $1.

A leak has revealed that the Vivo X500 series will be getting another model that is expected to arrive as the Vivo X500s. The upcoming phone will have a larger display and bigger battery than the X500 and X500 Pro, and feature a MediaTek processor.

How good are the cameras on the Motorola Signature 27? We’ve already had the chance to put this new premium smartphone through its paces for photography in Tromsø, Norway. Using numerous original photos, we’ll show you how the main camera, ultra-wide-angle camera, and 200-MP periscope camera perform at different focal lengths and in challenging lighting conditions.

In Bright Memory, players don't just unleash a hail of bullets on their enemies – they can also pull out a sword when things get up close and personal. The action-packed shooter is currently 70% off on Steam until November 18, dropping around $2 for the first time.

Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has resigned as president, CEO, and a board member, effective immediately, after leading the company for 33 years. CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim chief executive while the board searches for a permanent successor, and Harvey C. Jones has become Nvidia’s first board chair. Nvidia says operations, customer commitments, and its product roadmap will continue without interruption.

Shift Up CTO DongKi Lee asked Microsoft for early Project Helix dev kits in Korea at the 2026 Console Game Developers Conference, with alpha hardware set for 2027.