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Australia has become the first country to impose a nationwide ban on social media use for under‑16s across ten major platforms, with companies facing multimillion‑dollar fines if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to block underage users. Framed as a historic child‑safety and mental health reform, the move has drawn global scrutiny for its broad reach, selective targeting of platforms, and potential cultural impact on how young people spend their time online and offline.

Even as console and Game Pass prices rise, new first-party Xbox games remain at $70 or less. In a Variety interview, a Microsoft executive explains why the company has avoided higher software prices. Xbox is exploring other ways to profit from game sales after purchases.

Framework has made a couple of announcements pertaining to the pricing and return policy associated with their DDR5 memory modules. DRAM modules have experienced unprecedented demand in recent quarters, resulting in massive price hikes trickling down to consumers.

Following the success of the Mangmi Air X, Mangmi has teased its next gaming handheld. Called the Pocket Max, the upcoming handheld is billed to be more powerful than the Air X.

The developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 believe they were robbed at The Game Awards 2025 and didn't hesitate to make it known. But this did not please some users.

Importers have started selling the Galaxy Z TriFold globally. Available for over $4,000, Samsung's first tri-foldable builds on the Galaxy Z Fold7 with a 10-inch foldable display, a 5,600 mAh battery and built-in Samsung DeX mode.

The release of Casio’s Edifice ECB-2300HR-1A Honda collab has reportedly shifted from late 2025 to March 2026. The limited-edition model has an RA272-inspired design and $530 price tag.

IKEA has released a series of new wireless chargers in countries like the US, Italy and Germany. These accessories are a donut-shaped charger, a cork charging stand and a glass bowl with integrated lighting and a charging puck. All three models are Qi2 certified and support a couple of fast charging protocols.

Garmin has moved many of its older mid-range smartwatches onto a new software revision. Rolling out globally on its Beta Program, the new update introduces several improvements, including one relating to swimming actvities.

A new Avengers: Doomsday leak claims trailer 1 is encoded and attached to the upcoming movie Avatar: Fire and Ash, which would validate months of plot and mega‑cast rumors. However, this still sits in unconfirmed, rumor‑only territory.

Various leaks have confirmed that DJI is working towards releasing a new drone series globally. Initially, the company will release the Lito 1 and Lito X1, with the latter rumoured to be a re-branded SkyRover S1.

The action MMORPG Black Desert is currently free on Steam. Players who add the game to their library by December 18 can keep it permanently, gaining free access to one of the most expansive sandbox MMOs in recent years.

Decathlon is recalling some of its e-bikes after an issue with the motor was discovered. The product recall lists 14 affected SKUs, sold for eight months of 2025. In the announcement, the company advised affected users to stop using their electric bicycles immediately and laid out the next steps for these customers.

The Game Awards 2025 delivered a mix of milestones and major announcements. While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set a new awards record, the more than three-hour livestream also featured the reveal of 22 new games and DLCs.

Asus has confirmed that it will be bringing a new Zenbook Duo laptop to CES 2026 next month in Las Vegas. In the meantime, the company has teased several upgrades over the current model, including an improved hinge, a redesigned keyboard accessory and a switch to dual batteries.

The new hybrid sedan carries one of the most frugal gas engines out there and managed to ace the Guinness World Record for fuel efficiency. Nissan and Nvidia have also invested in a self-driving company that they say can challenge Tesla's FSD.

WoW: Midnight launched into Early Access with housing – and players quickly embraced the system for its creative freedom. One standout example comes from a Reddit user who recreated SpongeBob SquarePants’ iconic pineapple house in impressive detail.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate Design Royal Gold Edition will be released in various markets worldwide. This smartwatch was recently launched in China a few weeks ago, with the global rollout confirmed at a recent event. The model is made with premium materials like titanium, zirconium liquid metal, sapphire glass and 18K and 24K gold.

The OnePlus 13s made its debut earlier this year as a compact performance-focused flagship. A new leak has now emerged regarding its successor, the OnePlus 15s, revealing its early details.

A leak has shared a first look at TrimUI's next handheld release. A return to vertical handhelds, the new TrimUI Brick is said to surpass the current model with at least two key upgrades.

The Epic Games Store has just started giving away a triple-A title for PC gamers. Now, a possible leak has detailed the storefront's free game plans throughout the festive season, with another 15 games rumoured for a total worth of almost $300 at current prices.

Corsair is giving Fallout fans the chance to deck out their gaming desks in Nuka Cola design with its latest limited-edition hardware collection, featuring a keyboard, keycaps, a desk mat, a headset, a microphone and a Stream Deck – all adorned with Nuka Cola branding.

The new Casio G-Shock GBD-200 watches are now being sold at the brand’s online store in the UK. Already available in other markets worldwide, the GBD-200-1A1 and the GBD-200-7 can be used to track your workouts. Plus, these are the first watches in this G-Squad series to feature positive MIP displays.

IKEA has released another new smart home sensor at its online store in the US. Already available in Europe, the Timmerflotte is designed to take temperature and humidity measurements. It can be connected to the brand’s Dirigera hub, and support for the Matter protocol means it can integrate with third-party systems.

The Casio G-Shock DW-5600RGM-1 and DW-6900RGM-5 watches have been listed at the Casio online store in the UK. Expected to be released in this market in the near future, the two models are also set for a wider launch in Europe. They offer features like a stopwatch and an alarm, with a design inspired by the Japanese art of origami.

Inotia 4, a 2012 mobile RPG from Com2uS, launches free on Steam as a ported action title with party-based combat, 400 maps and class recruitment in a light-dark fantasy tale. The pixel art should appeal to JRPG fans.

Samsung has developed a sensor that uses a modified pixel structure and optical flow algorithms to achieve global shutter-level clarity. This technology embeds converters directly within the pixels to speed up capture times and could introduce distortion-free action photography to upcoming Galaxy models.

AMD seemingly dominated the consumer desktop CPU market on Amazon US in November 2025. The top three revenue-generating CPUs were the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The Core Ultra 9 285K brought in the most cash for Intel, but the revenue was far less than the Ryzen CPUs.

Another Amazfit smartwatch update, version 3.35.0.5, is reportedly rolling out to users of the Balance 2. This update brings two new workout modes, as well as additional tools linkeed to BioCharge energy monitoring. Plus, there are improvements for other features like Weather and the Outdoor Run activity.

The Apple HomePad hub appears to have leaked again. Information about the smart home device’s integrated camera and ARM chip was recently spotted in official Apple code linked to iOS 26. Plus, the same report suggests that a second smart product could also be found in this source.

After winning numerous awards at The Game Awards 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 offers new free content for players around the world. And while it remains a mystery, it will be available starting tonight.

Timex and Bespoke Post have restocked their limited-edition 36mm field watch, a quartz reissue of a 1970s Viscount design. Featuring stainless steel case, domed acrylic crystal, 50m WR, and olive Cordura strap. It first launched in April 2025 at $150-159, now $199.

After the success of the M4 Snap-On mobile controller, Abxylute is once again heading to Kickstarter for two new controllers. The campaign for the Abxylute N6 and Abxylute N9 Nintendo Switch 2 controllers is expected to go live this month.

New rumours indicate that Apple is preparing to deliver significant changes to the HomePod mini and AirTag with their next releases. While the next HomePod mini is expected to jump multiple chipset generations, the AirTag 2 could have even more improvements up its sleeve.

Pioneers of Pagonia is a fantasy logistics-focused city builder from Settlers' creator Volker Wertich, now out of early access on Steam with a 30% launch discount. It’s a low‑stress settlement game about building supply chains, and reconnecting island tribes plus optional combat.

Two more free games have been unlocked on Amazon Luna. These are among the 14 freebies set to be available throughout December 2025, and the two newly added titles are worth $11.98 when they are not on sale.

A leaker has revealed some key details about Nothing's next-gen mid-range smartphones. The devices are expected to launch as the Nothing Phone (4a) and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. The source also provided details of a new pair of Nothing headphones.

The upcoming Poco X8 Pro has now been certified ahead of its debut. The mid-range phone will be based on the imminent Redmi Turbo 5, and new leaks have now revealed its salient details as launch nears.

The Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4 is off to a rough start. Multiple users across numerous platforms are unable to buy it across most platforms.

Researchers studying the pieces of asteroid Bennu have discovered three ground-breaking things inside the samples — sugar, a mysterious gum-like object, and a huge amount of dust. These findings could tell us more about the early solar system and the origin of life.

The latest model ships with a 140 W USB-C AC adapter instead of the 170 W adapter that shipped with last year's model. Fortunately, performance has not been negatively affected.

Hogwarts Legacy is now free to claim on the Epic Games Store. The offer is valid until December 18, and the game is free to keep after that.

PS5 gamers without streaming access have been unable to revisit any of their favorite PS3 games. RedoEngine’s PS3 emulator has succeeded where other alternatives have failed. While the 2013 platformer Cloudberry Kingdom is releasing on the PS Store, more demanding games are problematic.

Capcom has confirmed Resident Evil Requiem will arrive on February 27. It will feature Leon Kennedy as the protagonist.

OpenAI has introduced GPT‑5.2, its most advanced model yet. It offers better task performance, improved object recognition, and fewer hallucinations. A $1 billion funding deal will allow Sora users to incorporate Disney characters into their videos, while giving Disney company‑wide access to OpenAI’s services.

The Baseus 100-watt GaN charger is great product, sporting dual USB-C and single USB-A ports. The fast charger also packs foldable prongs for increased portability, and is currently available at a new all-time price on Amazon.

Larian has shown off its upcoming RPG at The Game Awards. It is set in the Divinity universe, and it is supposedly larger in scope than Baldur's Gate 3.

The Vivo X200T made its first appearance on the GSMA IMEI database. A new report has now surfaced with more details about the upcoming phone, revealing its positioning in the lineup along with a potential launch timeline.

Casio has released one of its G-Shock GMW-BZ5000 watches in several European countries, following its recent release in the US. This new model features an MIP LCD, which can be customized in two ways. The watch is also radio-controlled with Bluetooth connectivity, with support for a range of world time zones. 

Garmin has released software version 5.12 for one of its 2025 smartwatch models. Compared to the last stable update, this is a relatively minor release focusing on bug fixes. All Users of the Bounce 2 smartwatch are now able to install this software via a dedicated app.