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The FEVM FAEX1 has been launched in China as a new mini PC that's powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. This Strix Halo system features a 1-liter chassis, has an OcuLink port, and is available with up to 128 GB of RAM. The starting launch price is around $1,557.

Researchers at the University of Vienna have uncovered vulnerabilities within WhatsApp and Signal that allow undetectable user tracking through round-trip time (RTT) measurements. A simple program now available on GitHub demonstrates how easily this weakness can be exploited.

Gigabyte will soon start manufacturing in India joining the likes of OEMs such as Asus, Acer, HP, and Lenovo. The company's India manufacturing will start off with motherboards with plans to scale up to monitors and laptops in the future. Gigabyte has not yet disclosed details of its contract manufacturing partner, which SKUs would be manufactured in the country, or any projections.

Xiaomi is expanding its Android 16–based HyperOS 3 update to more devices, including the Poco F6 Pro and Redmi Pad 2. The update brings major UI changes, new multitasking features, and a suite of AI tools.

Ayaneo previously teased that it was making a gaming phone, and now, the device has been fully showcased. Called Pocket Play, it comes with a design formula that's very similar to the Sony Xperia Play, but the company didn't share any specs yet.

Vovo has extended what toilets can do with the Neo—a smart toilet that can monitor users for health problems. The toilet can also auto-open the lid, auto-flush after each use, clean bums with heated water, and deodorize the air.

Smalth has introduced a new Titanium smart ring with 12 days of battery life. The smart ring has a titanium shell, an offline data storage feature, SpO2 and heart rate tracking, and app-based controls. On top of that, it’s said to be waterproof up to 10 ATM.

Unigrid has unveiled the Na+ (Plus) Fleet battery for automoative applications. The 12-volt battery is a drop-in replacement requiring no vehicle modifications. It uses safer sodium rather than lithium for the cathode for a safer design that uses no rare earths.

2026 will be a good year for Cyberpunk 2077 and Edgerunner fans. A new kind of Cyberpunk experience is on the horizon, and this one doesn’t require a controller or a screen. Fans of the series will be able to dive into Night City in a whole new way with the officially licensed Cyberpunk Trading Card Game (TCG), developed by WeirdCo in collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED, coming to Kickstarter in 2026.

NASA has finished assembling the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a next-generation observatory designed to hunt for dark energy and previously forecast to detect ten times more supernovae than all existing telescopes combined have detected to date.

Tiiny AI is an American startup that has introduced a brand-new mini PC with one goal - putting large LLMs in user's pockets. The impressively tiny Pocket Lab mini PC packs a 12-core ARM CPU along with an NPU that is capable of up to 160 TOPS of compute power. Memory is crucial, taken care of by 80 GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

It may surprise fans to learn that Black Ops 7 still has more support than its rivals. Despite superior Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders player counts on Steam, Call of Duty boasts greater engagement on consoles. Arc Raiders dominates on PC, but that supremacy hasn’t translated to the PS5 or Xbox.

A new leak has revealed some specs of the next-gen iPad (2026). Along with a major SoC upgrade, it will also come with Apple's new N1 wireless chip.

Olight has refreshed its penlight with the so-called O’Pen 3. It offers more light sources than its predecessor which turns it into a luminous ballpoint pen. However, this gadget also carries a high price tag.

Garmin is now rolling out system software 20.24 for the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro, Fenix E, Enduro 3 and Tactix 8 smartwatches. This stable release tackles three bugs experienced by users of these wearables. They are linked to maps, the flashlight feature and the SOS alarm countdown.

The Garmin Instinct 3, Instinct E and Instinct Crossover smartwatches are now receiving system software 12.21. This update brings two bug fixes to these wearables, tackling issues linked to apps. According to the company, this is a phased rollout, with many users having received the update already.

What's inside the box of the Xiaomi Pad 8? As part of our detailed review, the affordable but lightning-fast Chinese tablet recently arrived in our test lab, after which we did take a look at the retail packaging and everything that’s included in the box.

The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini has begun shipping after being available to pre-order since October. The first batch of orders will include those who backed the project on Indiegogo.

The Anker Prime Charging Base (150W, 3 Ports) has been released in the US. Already available in the UK, this accessory is designed to quickly charge some of the brand’s power banks. There are also three USB ports, which can be used to charge multiple devices simultaneously.

Govee is working on a new smart indoor light, the Ceiling Light Ultra. Spotted on an official Govee website, as well as in another database, this model appears to share some similarities with the older Ceiling Light Pro. We already know some of its features, like support for the Matter smart home protocol.

The Casio Pro Trek PRG340ANS-3 watch, a special edition model marking 30 years of the Pro Trek brand, has been released in the US. The digital watch features a duplex LCD with a green and gold color scheme throughout. Features of the Triple Sensor model include temperature readings, compass bearings and sunset times.

The Apple Studio Display has a 60Hz 5K panel, lacks HDR support and is no longer entirely up to date from a technical perspective. The Studio Display Gen 2 now appears to be launching soon and is expected to receive three significant upgrades, according to a new code leak.

Instead of ratings boards having the final say, Sony wants to empower console gamers to censor content. Its new patent describes how AI tools could modify video based on user preferences. While parents would have more censorship options, it could allow individuals to impose their beliefs on others.

Microsoft is now selling Pip-Boy themed Xbox controllers worldwide. Taking in various elements from the Fallout universe, the new Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 variants are said to be limited edition and will be available for a limited time only.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concern about the recent layoffs at Rockstar Games. He states the government will look into allegations of union busting, which was said to be the primary reason behind the layoffs

Over the next few days, the Geminids will reach their peak acitivity, and about 150 meteors will be visible per hour. But it will be necessary to follow several tips to observe this event in the best conditions.

IKEA has released the Bilresa Remote Control in the US. Currently available to purchase as an individual device, with a colorful multipack on the way, this is part of IKEA’s new wider range of smart home products, which support the Matter standard, for integration with third-party ecosystems.

DVX has introduced the Night Storm X3, a dual-sensor night-vision system with 4K recording, a 1500-meter laser range finder, 950 nm IR illumination, and a 20 TOPS AI Fusion processor. It is launching via a Kickstarter campaign.

8BitDo has now released a batch of colourful new wireless controllers after their announcement earlier this week. Available in over half a dozen finishes including multiple translucent options, the new controllers all retail for $45. Unfortunately, major caveats exist for these releases, though.

New reports indicate that Apple's aggressive iPhone 17 pricing has forced Samsung to downgrade the Galaxy S26 in more areas than previously expected. With a redesign and a major battery upgrade off the table, another set of proposed improvements from the Galaxy S25 are said to have been shelved for another generation, too.

Humble Bundle has brought back the Return to Metroidvania collection. It has a total of eight Steam Deck-playable games that can be purchased for $12, making each cost $1.5.

The Past Within is a cooperative game that plunges you into a unique universe in which you will have to solve many puzzles. But be careful, because you will need to communicate with each other in order to succeed in your mission.

The first mass-market gasoline engine for hybrid vehicles to surpass 48% thermal efficiency offers a number of innovations like thermal-spray coating. The Mach 1.5T ICE has no valve seats and brings longer range from one fuel tank.

Sony has confirmed details for its mid-December 2025 PlayStation Plus catalogue update. Arriving after a leak detailed that multiple triple-A games would be up for grabs, the full update spans over half a dozen titles including the remastered Soulcalibur III and Assassin's Creed Mirage.

It seems that Google Maps users will finally be able to have their parking location save automatically, even with custom icons. Google is clearly late to the party, considering that competing apps have had this feature for a long time.

A decade-long experiment by retro tech YouTuber Tech Tangents reveals that “retrobrighting” yellowed consoles with hydrogen peroxide and UV light can actually accelerate plastic degradation, leaving treated systems more discolored than untouched ones. His findings challenge a popular restoration practice and are pushing collectors toward gentler, less chemically aggressive methods or acceptance of inevitable aging.

A mysterious addition to the Square Enix YouTube channel is fueling more speculation about The Game Awards. A Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 trailer is one scenario, following encouraging updates. Director Naoki Hamaguchi recently discussed how the upcoming event is ideal for major announcements.

Tesla and Subaru make the most fuel-efficient vehicles, and the Japanese are now launching the Uncharted SUV in the US. Its price undercuts the Model Y by a lot.

A recent benchmark listing has once again shed light on the expected performance improvements of Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh desktop CPUs. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, to be precise, will boast 4 additional efficiency cores for a marginal improvement in multi-core performance.

Motorola has offered a hint that it will be getting into the world of book-style foldables next year. Seemingly, the company's official announcement is on the horizon too.

Oppo has launched a new midrange smartphone, the A6L, in the Chinese market. The smartphone retains the same design as the A6 Max and features a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a large 7,000 mAh battery with 80 W wired charging. Available in a single 12 GB + 256 GB variant, the device is currently exclusive to China.

Anbernic has confirmed full specifications for its next gaming handheld. In the process, the company has indicated that the Anbernic RG477V will be released soon with a global launch likely on the cards.

The Antigravity A1 has just arrived as the first drone offering a built-in 360° camera. Based on a new leak, DJI is not far behind with the Avata 360, though.

The Nintendo Virtual Boy add-on accessory for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 is now available to pre-order. However, you must have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription to be able to pre-order the device.

X leaker Abhishek Yadav has learned Samsung plans to push out its mid-range Galaxy A series in February. They could be unveiled before the Galaxy S26 trio, which is tipped for a late-February 2026 reveal.

Samsung's magnetic accessories for Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra have leaked online ahead of time. Joined by new magnetic wireless chargers and a magnetic ring holder, the Galaxy S26 series should mark Samsung's expansion of support for the recent Qi2 wireless charging standard.

After announcing the competition back in March, Nothing has unveiled the community designed Phone (3a). Officially known as the Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition, the phone has a frosted teal finish that's reminiscent of tech products from the 90s.

The James Webb Space Telescope recently discovered the oldest supernova ever observed. And thanks to this unique discovery, astronomers can better understand the earliest moments of the universe.

Neon Abyss, one of the most popular roguelikes in recent years, is now cheaper than ever on Steam. The fast-paced action platformer is discounted by 80% for the first time, bringing the price down to under $4. The deal runs until December 18.

What if Louis XVI had commanded an army of mechanical soldiers? Steelrising answers that question in the form of a stylish and accessible souls-like that is currently available on Steam at 90% off for the first time.