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A new report has outlined several of Apple's alleged upgrades for its next iPad mini release. While the iPad mini 8 is expected to surpass the iPad mini 7 in several areas, the next iPad mini may still come up short when it comes to display refresh rate despite moving to an 8.5-inch OLED panel.

The Asustor Lockerstor Gen2+ is the latest NAS system from the reputed brand, boasting up to six drive bays and four M.2 slots which can house up to a whopping 212 TB of storage. However, the NAS is powered by a rather old quad-core Intel CPU, which isn't ideal.

Green Man Gaming has added another game bundle, called The 2K Collection: Blockbusters & Beyond. It has a total of twelve well-rated games that are compatible with the Steam Dec. They are worth $453.28 in total but can be scored for just $15.

The AOC 27-inch Q27G4SP gaming monitor has been introduced alongside the Q27G4SMN. While both are 27-inch 1440p gaming monitors, the SP utilizes a 320 Hz Fast IPS panel, whereas the SMN opts for a 300 Hz Fast VA panel with 1,152 dimming zones for superior blacks.

Huawei released the Mate X7 in its home market yesterday as part of an extensive launch event. Already, the company has confirmed details of a new launch event where it will showcase the same foldable globally as an alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold7 and other current-generation foldables.

According to an early report, Samsung is preparing to introduce five new gaming monitors in the first few months of 2026. All OLED monitors, one is rumoured to be the first time Samsung has turned to LG Display for a WOLED-backed option.

Ayaneo has finally revealed the processor powering the Pocket Vert gaming handheld during its latest sharing session. It also showed a few official accessories for the premium device, along with additional details about its release.

LG is set to release at least two new QNED TV models in 2026. The QNED85B and QNED86B, successors to the QNED85A and QNED86A, respectively, were recently spotted in a database in South Korea. The filings revealed various model numbers and also included some photos of these unreleased products.

Samsung Galaxy users waiting for the next major software update can mark their calendars. A fresh leak reveals the timeline for the One UI 8.5 beta program, which is expected to kick off in December in key markets. Take a look at the full schedule here.

Despite a 10-year agreement in place, Activision hasn't released a Call of Duty Switch or Switch 2 game. A job listing could finally signal the return of the shooter franchise to a Nintendo console. Sledgehammer Games is hunting for a Senior Technical Artist with experience on handheld platforms.

Mercedes-Benz is expanding its G-Class lineup with a more compact electric SUV, unofficially dubbed the "Baby-G". Now, initial spy photos of the prototype have surfaced.

Featuring a partially transparent film as a dial, a mechanical aperture that can be closed, and a bezel with indications of the shutter speed, the new Camera One watch is specifically aimed at photography enthusiasts.

Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have launched a free trial of Battlefield 6. From now until December 2, the multiplayer shooter is available to try for free on all current platforms.

The new Supercharger station boasts a record number of piles, but only a small utility connection for adding even more in the future. It has the most stalls for towing vehicles, too.

iQOO has officially launched the iQOO 15 smartphone in the Indian market. The company’s new gaming-focused smartphone is equipped with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a massive 7,000 mAh battery. It’s now available in India via Amazon and other authorized retailers.

More details about Meta's next headset have emerged online courtesy of a respected insider. Allegedly ditching the 'Quest' name, the device is tipped to be liughter and more comfortable than the Quest 3 or Quest 3S but will require an external accessory like the Apple Vision Pro to work properly.

Rapidus plans to compete with TSMC, Samsung and Intel in the sub-2 nm semiconductor market. It wants to mass-produce 1.4 nm chips in 2029, just a year after the competition plans to unveil its offerings.

Konrad Tomaszkiewicz recently spoke about the use of artificial intelligence in video games. And if he thinks that the games created by AI will have no soul, he also believes that this technology could serve as a support.

Two upcoming 2026 LG OLED TV models, the C6 and the G6, have been spotted. Now certified in South Korea, these TVs are expected to be officially unveiled in the next couple of months. The filings do not reveal any of the features of these two devices, which are expected to share similarities as was the case with the 2025 C5 and G5.

The iBOX-225 and iBOX-255 are two new mini-PCs powered by Intel's Arrow Lake architecture. Both fanless, the pair also come with numerous ports including 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and Thunderbolt 4 for expansion purposes.

Thanks to Amazon's ongoing Black Friday sale, the Baseus EnerFill 100-watt triple-port GaN charger is now available for a record-low price on the platform. With a peak output of 100 watts, the portable fast charger can juice up multiple gadgets at respectable speeds.

It seems that Insta360 will soon be getting the jump on DJI, just as it did earlier this year with its popular Insta360 X5 action camera. With the impending arrival of the DJI Avata 360, Insta360 has now confirmed that the Antigravity A1 will be launching before the end of 2025 after all.

Huawei has updated its MateBook Fold foldable laptop six months after its initial release. A visual refresh, the new MateBook Fold retails for a heady CNY 26,999 (~$3,815) by virtue of only coming with 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage.

The Casio G-Shock DWN5600-1, the DWN5600-4, and the DWN5600-9 Nano Ring watches are now officially available at the brand’s online store in the US. The ring-sized watch weighs just 6 grams (0.21 ounce) and comes with features like dual time, a 1/100-second stopwatch, shock-resistant structure, an auto calendar (up to 2099), and a pulsing light.

Mercedes has announced the EPA range estimate and the pricing of its first electric sedan built on the new Modular Architecture powertrain and operating system platform. The Mercedes CLA beats the Tesla Model 3 range and specs, too.

A Battlefield 6 player is gaining attention on Reddit for one of the most unexpected achievements of the year: reaching rank 50 with the jeep, widely considered one of the weakest and most vulnerable vehicles in the game. What many players thought was nearly impossible, he actually managed to pull off.

Just the Boss Fights is a new 2D action-adventure built entirely around intense and rewarding boss battles. It’s completely free to play and has received consistently positive reviews on Steam.

Memory prices are rising rapidly, driven by surging demand for HBM chips used in AI hardware. To keep pace, manufacturers have shifted production, triggering a significant supply shortage. The resulting price volatility has become so severe that some US retailers have stopped displaying prices altogether.

OnePlus has confirmed that Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will underpin the OnePlus 15R when it goes on sale next month. Destined to arrive with a 165 Hz OLED display, the OnePlus 15R will be the first smartphone released globally with Qualcomm's latest high-end chipset too.

The design of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could have emerged a month early. Spotted in official Photography Kit accessories, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra may drop to a triple camera setup just like the Vivo X200 Ultra before it.

The GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra is a decently equipped mini PC with dual 2.5G Ethernet ports, making it a very decent choice for home lab enthusiasts as well as casual and office users. Thanks to Amazon's ongoing Black Friday sale, the budget mini PC with a 6-core AMD APU can now be purchased for an all-time low price.

The Huawei Smart Screen Mate TV Max has been released in China. This is a new flagship model from the brand, offered with a 110-inch display. Features of the 4K Mini-LED TV include up to 6,000 nits peak brightness, wide color gamut coverage and an unusual touch remote.

The Lecoo Tablet 12.7 is a new offering from the Lenovo sub-brand, and it's an affordable pad that's powered by the Helio G99 SoC. It also has a large 10,200 mAh battery and expandable storage. The launch price is around $197 in China.

The Casio Oceanus Manta OCW-S7000CN-1A watch is now available in Japan. This premium model features a titanium casing and strap, with a sparkling sapphire glass bezel. Features include Bluetooth connectivity, radio control (Multiband 6) and Tough Solar charging for a longer runtime.

Thunderobot has shared multiple details about a new gaming desktop that does not rely on AMD or Intel processors. Instead, Thunderobot has turned to the Hygon C86, a 16-core and 32-thread desktop processor produced in China that is said to rival the Core i7-12700, Core i7-13700 and Core i7-14700, among other modern desktop processors.

It seems that Anbernic is preparing to unleash a new vertical retro gaming handheld. A successor to the RG406V, the RG477V is said to build on the recent RG477M but with a plastic housing that should reduce its cost relative to the RG477M and its CNC shell.

Most gaming laptops offer three or four automatic performance presets—usually something like “Silent,” “Balanced,” “Performance,” and “Turbo” or “Cooler Boost.” Asus simply removed the Balanced mode… or did they just rename it? The A18’s “Performance” mode behaves very differently from what we’re used to seeing in competing laptops.

Ryse: Son of Rome, a launch title for the Xbox One, is now on sale on Steam for just a fraction of its full retail price. Retailing for just $2.99, Ryse: Son of Rome is a third-person, action-adventure title set in ancient Rome that features brutal melee combat.

Steam has initiated a Black Friday sale on games, hardware, and more, for the first time in its existence. The sale features thousands of discounted games that include many hit 2025 titles, too.

Last Epoch has detailed its plans for 2026. The first half will include two seasons, with the previously announced Orobyss DLC and PlayStation launch to follow.

Amazfit appears to be about to release a new smartwatch. A recent filing in the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) database confirmed that another wearable was on the way. However, it is unclear whether this is an extension of an existing smartwatch series or something new.

Casio’s Liberty London collab watches AQ230EBLT-1A and AQ230ELT-7A are now available in the US, equipped with laser-engraved Paisley patterns, stainless steel bands, and dual time displays. Priced at $140 and $120 respectively.

The AtomMan G1 Pro contains a high-end AMD Dragon Range Refresh APU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 desktop GPU despite its relatively compact housing. Also packing a built-in power supply, Minisforum's latest mini-PC release starts for under $1,450 with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM pre-installed too.

SpaceX has added Amazon as an authorized US retailer for Starlink hardware, an interesting move given the long-standing rivalry between CEOs Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. This collaboration opens a high-volume distribution channel for Starlink just as Amazon prepares to launch its competing high-speed satellite service, Amazon Leo Ultra.

Just as the name says, the IKEA Kulglass Bluetooth speaker lamp is a lamp that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. Available in two attractive colors, the Kulglass has Spotify Tap and can connect to other IKEA Bluetooth speakers.

The Poco F8 Ultra is the first smartphone that Xiaomi has released globally with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Also packing a 5x telephoto camera and a 23% larger battery than the Poco F7 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra stands up against modern flagships despite its $729 starting price.

Xiaomi has updated its Poco F7 series with a new Pro model. Arriving less than a year after the Poco F7 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro delivers upgrades across the board like a more powerful chipset, a dedicated telephoto camera and a larger battery that supports faster charging too.

Xiaomi has released a new budget tablet packing a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 chipset. Complemented by a 144 Hz and 3.1K display, the Poco Pad X1 starts at just $349 with 512 GB of storage and a large battery within an ultra-thin housing too.

Alongside the F8 series of phones, Xiaomi has introduced two Poco-branded tablets, and the Poco Pad M1 is one of them. It's essentially a rebrand of the Redmi Pad 2 Pro, an affordable tablet that was released in September 2025.

OxygenOS 16 is finally rolling out to the OnePlus Nord 5, bringing the midrange phone up to speed with OnePlus’ latest software. The update is live in India, with more regions on the way.