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Xiaomi is currently crowdfunding for the Mijia Smart Electric Blanket Single Model in China. This device is designed to help users get a good night’s sleep. While it comes with a physical remote with an integrated screen, it can also be remotely controlled through the brand’s app or with voice commands.

A recently published YouTube video is drawing a lot of attention. With around 89,000 views and over 3,000 likes, tech YouTuber RandomGaminginHD demonstrates that Battlefield 6 runs surprisingly well on older hardware. In his test, the game maintained a steady 60 FPS even on a Radeon RX 570 or an Nvidia GTX 1650 Super with adjusted graphics settings.

It seems that Retroid has something new up its sleeve. Shared less than a fortnight after the company permanently reduced the prices of the Pocket 5 and Pocket Flip 2, among others, the timing of the teaser coincides with when Retroid typically begins building hype for a new gaming handheld.

Anker has just announced the pricing and availability of the Prime 3-in-1 wireless charging station for the European market. The wireless charger allows you to charge up to three devices (a phone, an Apple Watch, and earbuds) wirelessly with 25 W, 5 W, and 5 W of power output, respectively. It also ships with AirCool cooling technology and a minimalist design.

What first seemed like a budget-friendly alternative has now proven to be a serious risk to hardware. Yet the recent damage could have been prevented – hardware analyst Igor Wallossek had already warned about the danger a year ago.

Dead Estate is a challenging roguelike shooter featuring unique time mechanics and a diverse cast of characters. It holds a 94% positive rating on Steam and is currently on sale for the first time at around $5.10 – a 66% discount.

A new update for the Philips Hue app, version 5.53, is now available for iOS and Android. This release officially brings two optimizations to users, one of which is linked to the recently released MotionAware functionality. However, two additional improvements have also been spotted by users.

The new 14-in-1 Anker Prime Docking Station with triple-display output support is now available in the EU. It comes with 14 ports, features active cooling, and has a launch price of €349.99 in Europe.

The OnePlus Ace 6 is set to launch on October 27 in China. Ahead of the release, the company has revealed key highlights of the smartphone, including its 165Hz display and large battery. The device may launch globally as the OnePlus 15R if the company follows its previous naming strategy.

Casio appears to be working on a new model, the G-Shock GBX-H5600. It was recently spotted as a certified Bluetooth device in the database of a Chinese regulatory body. While Casio has yet to officially announce this watch, some of its features are indicated by the model name itself.

Casio is now selling the latest G-Shock x Evangelion collaboration watch in countries worldwide. The GA110EVA307A or the GA-110EVA30-7A is now available in the US and various European markets, though it has temporarily sold out in the UK. It features a striking design, with many references to the anime series, and it supports various time zones.

The 26K Anker Prime power bank with 300W fast charging support is now available in the EU. This portable charger comes with a three-port configuration, a digital display, and is flight-approved.

Amazfit is now rolling out an update for the Active 2 (Round) smartwatch. This release was announced at the start of October, but has only recently been shared with users. Included in the update are advanced running metrics, a heart rate-related improvements and a new workout mode.

OnePlus has confirmed a key specification for the upcoming OnePlus 15: the device will feature a huge 7,300mAh battery. This is the largest ever battery capacity in a OnePlus phone. Further reports indicate that this cell, which will be complemented with 120W wired charging, will also arrive in the global version of the phone.

Anker has released its new eufyCam C35 wireless outdoor security camera in some European countries. This relatively affordable model is available as part of two smart home security kits, with single units available to purchase as add-ons. Features include AI human detection, an intruder alarm and local storage.

The Gazelle Easyflow C8 is a new e-bike designed for exceptional comfort and safe, easy mounting. It also features automatic shifting, allowing riders to focus on pedalling and navigating traffic.

Best Buy is currently offering a limited-time 50% discount on one of iBuyPower’s most popular gaming desktops. The deal brings the system’s price to under $825, making it an attractive option for gamers seeking strong performance, modern hardware, and bundled accessories at a mid-range budget.

The launch supply of the new Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is not great according to a leak by Moore's Law Is Dead. Supply of the handheld console, which is the first Xbox-branded portable gaming console, has been compared to GPUs like the RTX 5080 that were incredible hard to find at launch.

After their official launch, real-life photos of Casio’s new Edifice Sospensione ECB-2300 models reveal a sharper design, slimmer profile, and metallic finishes. All this hints that a wider release in Japan (and other regions) may be approaching.

Dyson is now accepting pre-orders for the PencilVac Fluffycones cordless vacuum cleaner in one European country. This recently released model is particularly compact and lightweight, featuring a powerful motor. Plus, the new Fluffycones brush head is said to prevent long hair from tangling, and there are also app-based controls.

Anker’s newly announced Prime 160 W charger is now officially available in the European markets. The portable gadget has three USB-C ports and offers a total of 160 W of power output at once. On top of that, it has a smart touch display and app-based controls for further customizing the charger’s power output.

YouTuber AlphaPhoenix has built a 2 billion frames per second (fps) camera, an improved version of his 1 billion fps camera from last year. And for his first video with the camera, he recorded a laser bouncing back and forth between two mirrors.

Many fans have asked Rockstar Games to remake this cult beat 'em up from the early 2000s. But we will certainly need to be patient for this to happen, as the studio is still working on GTA 6.

A United Airlines 737 suffered a cracked cockpit window mid-flight over Utah, forcing an emergency diversion. Investigators are analyzing debris and flight data to determine whether the mystery object that struck the aircraft originated on Earth or in space.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is set to launch on October 22. Just a few days ahead of the debut, the company has detailed the key specs of the flagship camera phone.

Amazon has given the 11" Lenovo Tab M11 Android tablet its biggest discount ever after a 35% discount from its MSRP of $199.99. Its screen has no PWM flickering, a boon for users who suffer from eye strain. The Tab M11 comes with four Dolby Atmos speakers, a pen, and a folio case.

The title for the world's lightest laptop now goes to the brand-new Fujitsu FMV UX-K3, which reportedly makes few compromises to hit its very low weight. It offers an Intel Core Ultra 7, a 14-inch display and a wide selection of ports.

The Miyoo Mini Flip is the latest clamshell retro gaming handheld to hit the market after releases from Anbernic, Powkiddy and Miyoo earlier this year. Sporting a more pocketable form factor, the Miyoo Mini Flip is said to feature a superior hinge than the existing Miyoo Flip, too.

HTC is apparently preparing to launch a brand-new gaming smartphone very soon, as the new device in the Wildfire series was already on display at a trade show. The handset should offer strong specs including a 5,600mAh battery and a 50-megapixel main camera, but HTC is cutting costs on the processor.

Marc-Alexis Côté, the longtime executive producer of Assassin’s Creed, said in a LinkedIn post that his October departure was involuntary, with Ubisoft asking him to step aside and reassign franchise leadership to fit a new organizational structure, contradicting earlier claims from the organization.

Embark Studios’ Server Slam playtest for Arc Raiders, which ran from October 17 as the final free weekend before the October 30 launch, peaked at 189,668 concurrent players on Steam.

Sarah Bond has tried to clear up misconceptions about ROG Xbox Ally pricing. A new interview addresses why Asus made many of the decisions with MSRPs and specs. Some buyers would have preferred a new Xbox console that was more competitively priced.

The OnePlus 15 has reared its head on its way to being released globally. Rumoured to be lining up next month, the global model will start out with 12 GB of RAM, which OnePlus complements with Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Samsung is finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with the cameras of its Chinese competitors, even if the hardware is weaker on paper. This is evident from a recent comparison of some photos with the Vivo X300 base model, which is not only much more compact than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but also significantly cheaper.

The iPhone 17 Pro weighs a hefty 7.27 oz, even though it has a relatively small 6.3-inch display. Can we still consider it compact, and was the switch to aluminum a good idea?

Realme recently shared many detailed specs of the Realme GT8 Pro's cameras, battery, chassis and audio system. It also provided a software update promise for Realme UI 7. Regarding the Ricoh GR camera, the specs are very similar to those of the Hasselblad camera on the Oppo Find X9 Pro, but there are some noteworthy differences.

A teaser video for the GameMT EX8 has appeared online, and it reveals key details of a 3:2 handheld. The upcoming handheld will be going up against the Ayaneo Pocket Micro and the Powkiddy RGB50 when it launches.

GameMT has started teasing the E3 Vigor, a new horizontal gaming handheld with a square display. Showcased in three colours, the GameMT E3 Vigor should rival recent handhelds like the Anbernic RG CubeXX, Powkiddy RGB30 and the ZPG A1 Unicorn.

The sharp OLED screen and P3 colors are some of the nicest features of the Omnibook 5 14 even if brightness, resolution, and refresh rate are average.

The ROG Xbox Ally leaves behind some Xbox games exclusive to Microsoft’s consoles. The company may turn to an Xbox 360 emulator for PCs to enhance its backward compatibility. New Xbox consoles in development with AMD could also support these games without relying solely on Windows.

Asus's gaming handheld is polarizing in its unusual design, but the new grips are extremely comfortable. Anyone who has used the new ROG Xbox Ally X once will certainly not want to go back to a traditional handheld design.

Former Sledgehammer Games co-founder and ex-Modern Warfare director Glen Schofield warned that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard could dilute Call of Duty’s creative identity, citing cultural assimilation, changes to performance-linked bonus structures, and the departure of veteran talent.

Following the launch of the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro in China in May, OnePlus has now announced its plans to release a standard model. The OnePlus Pad 2 will look like its sibling, but have a MediaTek processor and a lower resolution.

The Galaxy S25 FE is the cheapest Galaxy S model to date and proves to be a solid device in our review. However, its price is currently a bit of a hindrance. However, those willing to wait could snap up a real bargain.

Almost every year, there are rumors of delays leading up to the first Galaxy Unpacked event of the new year, but this year, the launch date for the Galaxy S26 series is said to have been pushed back significantly. If current rumors prove true, the new Samsung flagships may not launch until March, although there are good reasons to doubt these rumors.

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back on sale at Woot for just $228 in Grade-A refurbished condition. That's nearly half off their usual price. Even with the newer XM6s now out, the XM5 still deliver excellent noise cancellation, rich sound, and all-day comfort that make them one of the best ANC headphone buys around.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that made a lasting impression on millions of players when it was released in 2018. But with an RTX 5090, 8K resolution, and over 100 mods, it takes on a whole new dimension.

The Redmi K Pad, which launched in June 2025, has been refreshed in a special Golden White colorway. This new colorway of the sub-flagship compact tablet will launch in China alongside the Redmi K90 series.

The 12.1-inch Lenovo IdeaTab Plus costs under $300 and offers many advantages over similarly priced tablets. The list of advantages is extensive: Buyers get more in terms of screen brightness, weight, charging speed and sound quality, as well as in the scope of delivery.

YouTuber Dawid Does Tech Stuff experimented with installing Bazzite, a Linux distro inspired by SteamOS, on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X to explore whether it could offer a smoother, more console-like experience than Windows 11. The experiment showed promising responsiveness but also exposed several hardware and software limitations.