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A source has offered up launch details relating to the rumoured DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Pro vlogging camera. Contrary to previous suggestions, DJI's dual-camera-wielding vlogging device could arrive months after the regular Osmo Pocket 4.

The Apple iPhone Fold could become an interesting option for fans of compact smartphones, as a comparison with 3D-printed dummy shows how Apple's first iPhone with a foldable display might compare to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and conventional foldables.

The popular Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM is apparently getting a successor in just a few days time, as Asus accidentally revealed the PG32UCDM3 in advance. The flagship gaming monitor is set to receive several significant upgrades.

The Kickstarter campaign for the Abxylute M4 Snap-On mobile controller is now over. For reaching the $300,000 milestone, the controller is now available in a sixth color. Abxylute has also moved pre-orders to its website, albeit for a slightly higher price.

Final Fantasy 9 will return in 2028, but not in the form some fans had been expecting. A French company has revived The Black Mages' Legacy anime following the previous studio's bankruptcy. Square Enix has also teased gamers with merchandise, but refuses to acknowledge the Final Fantasy 9 remake.

With the Odyssey G6 (G60H), Samsung is about to launch one of the fastest gaming monitors in the world, as the screen offers a refresh rate of up to 1,040 Hz, although only at a very low resolution. Samsung has also introduced a new 32-inch 4K OLED monitor.

With the Odyssey G90XH, Samsung has unveiled one of the most unusual gaming monitors in the world. The screen features full 6K resolution at a refresh rate of 165Hz, but it can also display content in 3D without glasses.

While Apple has apparently abandoned the market for dedicated music players and retired the iPod brand, Innioasis has copied the design of the Apple iPod Classic including the click whee with an affordable music player that sports modern features like USB-C and Bluetooth.

Prototype is an open-world action game in which you will have to discover the mysteries surrounding your past. And this, notably thanks to the extraordinary abilities that you will unlock during your adventure.

Hideo Kojima’s latest self-interview for Wired’s Tech Support series offers a sharp critique of risk‑averse AAA game design, a warning about AI dulling the creative spark, and a renewed defense of deeply personal, auteur‑driven worlds. He also teases Physint as a boundary‑blurring “game‑film” hybrid, signaling a future where cinema and interactive storytelling increasingly converge.

Microsoft is reshaping its Xbox strategy around cloud and cross-platform gaming while denying reports that it is enforcing a 30% profit margin target on the division. Amid steep hardware sales declines, significant project cancellations, and widespread layoffs, the company is doubling down on subscriptions and broader device access as it distances itself from Bloomberg’s claims of a 30% margin minimum in play for the division.

The Ruko U11MINI 4K offers a seamless flying experience thanks to the new RC3 touchscreen controller that completely eliminates the need for a smartphone. This ultra-portable, travel-ready drone also combines stabilized 4K video capabilities with an impressive 64-minute total flight time to make high-quality photography more accessible.

This 2D RPG takes place in a cyberpunk world and combines elements of sidescrolling, platforming and hacking with classic role-playing features. Dex gives players a lot of freedom and is currently on sale on Steam for just $1.19 thanks to a 94% discount.

Vince Zampella, a key figure in the shooter genre and director of the Battlefield series, died in a serious traffic accident in California on December 22, 2025. His death has deeply shaken the industry, though the circumstances surrounding the crash remain controversial.

Ubiquiti Networks has introduced a small and compact router called the UniFi Travel Router. This gadget costs less than $100, but it is not suitable for every scenario.

The mystery free game for December 23, 2025, has been revealed, and while it's not what some predicted, the freebie is a top-rated side-scroller RPG. This giveaway will remain live on Epic Games Store for just 24 hours.

The arrival of the next Valve and Sony gaming machines may now be in doubt. An emarketer analyst believes that high memory costs could cause the manufacturers to reconsider release dates. Declining console sales are also a factor, as steeper prices are prompting gamers to hesitate before upgrading.

Huawei has officially launched a new MatePad 11.5 (2026) tablet in China. A direct successor to the MatePad 11.5 (2025) comes with a similar design and minor improvements. It features a 120 Hz LCD display, a 13 MP rear camera, and a large 10,100 mAh battery with 40 W wired charging support.

Fresh leaks point to a new Casio G-Shock MTG-B4000D metal band model launching in January. The watch is expected to use Casio’s carbon laminated frame design, Tough Solar charging, and Bluetooth syncing. More information is expected to be available soon.

The Leica 200 MP periscope telephoto is a big highlight of the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra. This sensor has now been detailed with new camera samples. The company has also offered comparison shots taken by the camera.

Bigme has launched a new 7-inch e-reader in China called the Bigme B751C S. It joins the Bigme B7 and B7 Pro which also have color E Ink displays, but drops LTE support and also lacks a camera.

Netflix is teaming up with FIFA on an exclusive World Cup 2026 football game for its Netflix Games service, developed by Delphi Interactive and playable on TVs and mobile at no extra cost to subscribers.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE falls short in DxOMark’s camera analysis, surpassed by the much older and more affordable Google Pixel 6a and Apple iPhone 13 in the rankings. The testing revealed significant weaknesses, particularly in the phone’s ultrawide and telephoto lenses.

AMD Zen 6 CPUs could bring much more 3D V-Cache than previously rumored. Currently, AMD only offers a maximum of 64 MB of 3D V-Cache in CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. If the latest AMD Zen 6 leak is true, the total 3D V-Cache amount could jump to 144 MB per 3D V-Cache chiplet.

Train Sim World 6 players can claim the Spirit of Steam Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe route DLC free on Steam and Epic for a limited time. It adds classic steam trains and a UK route, but requires the base game to play.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been recently showcased in official renders, but they didn't show the front of the flagship phone. In a new hands-on video, the brand's president, Lu Weibing, has offered a glimpse at the front of the device for the first time.

Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive has just entered Steam’s trending charts with fast third-person combat, co-op raids, and "Mostly Positive" reviews. Here’s what players say, how much it costs in the US, and how it runs on the Steam Deck.

Intel and Nvidia are officially developing x86 chips for future Windows laptops. Intel Serpent Lake architecture could be a result of this partnership. RedGamingTech claims that Intel could use an Nvidia RTX iGPU for the Serpent Lake APUs.

LG Display is set to showcase the world’s first 240 Hz OLED panel with an RGB stripe pixel structure at CES 2026. The new 27-inch 4K display arranges its red, green, and blue subpixels in a straight line and drops the white subpixel to help improve text clarity and color accuracy.

OnePlus is working on the first phone from its Turbo series, and recent Geekbench listings have suggested that it won’t be a flagship smartphone. Now, the smartphone has been spotted on AnTuTu with a rather impressive score.

Astronomers observed the Fomalhaut system and found the impact of recent collisions around the star. This is the first time astronomers have witness such events. The collisions are believed to be between asteroids and planetesimals.

Casio’s latest G-Shock collaboration has finally made its way to the US. The GA-2110MK-5A mixes the brand’s famously tough GA-2100 design with Maison Kitsuné’s Parisian aesthetic, complete with fox branding and special-edition packaging.

The sixth mystery free game is now live on Epic Games Store, and soon, the seventh freebie will be revealed. Ahead of the official unveiling, someone believed to be an official staff member has dropped a cryptic clue about what the giveaway might be.

A now-deleted post has revealed key details of the Mangmi Pocket Max. The upcoming handheld will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, albeit an aging one. However, the RAM and storage are what is obtainable on rival devices. Update: Mangmi has reposted the details of the Pocket Max.

Dishonored co-creator and Arkane Austin studio director Harvey Smith reflects on the “shock” of Microsoft’s decision to close the studio after Redfall’s troubled launch, describing sleepless nights, guilt over the game’s failure, and concern for younger developers whose first project was abruptly cut short.

Valve is phasing out 32-bit Windows support for Steam, with the client shifting entirely to 64-bit on compatible PCs and updates ending for 32-bit systems on 1 January 2026. While the change affects only a tiny minority of users, those who don’t upgrade their OS, or are stuck on legacy 32-bit hardware, will lose access to client updates, security patches, customer support, and reliable compatibility with new games.

Without Battlefield or Call of Duty, the Switch 2 isn’t yet an essential purchase for some gamers. However, a new leak suggests that Activision may launch its shooter franchise on the handheld in 2026. It’s unclear whether Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is on the way or if a mobile port is more likely.

The ever-privileged ETA Prime gets an exclusive first look at the Ayaneo Pocket Vert Android handheld, and impressions point toward an ambitious Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered handheld in a familiar Game Boy-like form factor.

Garmin has issued a new update for one of its most expensive smartwatches released this year. Packing numerous new features and bug fixes, v16.11 remains in beta for the time being, though.

The Venu 4 is one of Garmin's most recent smartwatch releases. While software development has been rather slow since launch, the company has now started offering a new beta update that will underpin a substantial stable update further down the line.

The Garmin Venu 4 has received a new update that will form the basis of a future stable firmware release. Available on Garmin's Beta Program, Beta 16.11 brings several new features to the mid-range smartwatch, including one that adds the option of tracking your weight.

Garmin has previewed a significant update for both the Forerunner 570 and the more expensive Forerunner 970. The first of many v16.xx updates to come, Public Beta Version 16.11 introduces almost three-dozen changes to both smartwatches after this month's recent stable update.

Garmin has started rolling out the first significant update for the Fenix 8 and its peers in three months. Available globally, Beta Version 21.12 introduces over 80 new features, bug fixes, updates and other improvements like a Battery Manager and the Garmin Fitness Coach.

As is typical for Xiaomi, the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra is not launching alone but is accompanied by new accessories and wearables. The company will also announce a new premium smartwatch with a stainless steel body and sapphire crystal, along with several new health features. The Xiaomi Buds 6 are going to focus on lossless wireless audio.

Asus has confirmed that it will be presenting a new gaming tower next month during CES 2026 in Las Vegas. In the meantime, it has hinted that the ROG G1000 will contain the spiritual successor to the AniMe Matrix from older ROG Zephyrus laptops.

Although GTA: Tokyo was a possibility, Rockstar Games has been reluctant to explore outside the U.S. A former technical director doesn’t anticipate GTA 6 to feature exotic locations either. Instead, the studio will continue to revisit settings like Vice City, which embody American pop culture.

The new C500 can apparently process a wide variety of materials with relative ease. This CNC machine promises many possibilities, such as the custom production of spare parts or even completely original creations.

Asus has lifted the lid on its next ProArt laptop release. Adopting GoPro branding and apparent functionality too, the new ProArt PX13 will depart from the all-black look of Asus' current 13-inch creator laptop.

Almost all smartphones rely on an IPS or OLED panel these days, but niche products with e-ink displays are also available. The Pixel Duo concept smartphone now shows how the advantages of both technologies could be combined by simply putting two panels into a single phone.

The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games brings seven meticulously preserved C64, Amiga, and ZX Spectrum classics to Steam, bundling the full Last Ninja trilogy with remixed editions and celebrated fighting titles like International Karate and International Karate+. It also comes with controller support, split-screen multiplayer, modest system requirements, and planned physical editions for PC, PS5, and Switch in the near future.