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Fake desktop apps for ChatGPT and Claude are hosted on GitHub and rank high in Google results. Each download bundles a genuine, signed installer from OpenAI or Anthropic with a malicious DLL. Check Point found a cryptominer, but the loader can deliver other malware too. Here is how the scheme works and how to check your Windows PC.

HMD has introduced the Nokia 2360 Flip, a new feature phone with remote family-management capabilities, emergency alerts and parental controls. Despite these useful additions, the device comes with a significant connectivity limitation that could render it unusable in some markets.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop internationally. Arriving sooner than expected, the ProBook 4 G2iS combines a 70 Wh battery with a 500-nit and 120 Hz OLED display, as well as a choice of Intel Wildcat Lake processors and up to 32 GB of RAM.

The OnePlus Ace 7 series has been launched in China, bringing two sub-flagship phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Gen 5V. Both are gaming-focused and feature an 185Hz OLED display and a large 9,000mAh battery. The starting retail price is CNY 4,799, around $720.

Intel is reportedly developing Moon Lake, a new family of ultra-low-power processors that could dispense with performance cores entirely. The upcoming chips are said to feature Darkmont efficiency cores exclusively.

Getting around Leonida without a car could be surprisingly easy. According to a new report, Rockstar is introducing a fully functional public transportation system in GTA 6, complete with buses and trains that follow fixed routes and timetables.

Amazon has dropped the Citizen AW0081-54L to $176.14 and calls it 46 percent off. Keepa shows the listing has never reached the $325 it is measured against, and Citizen’s own store sells the watch at $260, so the real saving is nearer 23 percent. It's still a very solid deal.

Motorola has confirmed that its latest premium smartphone is launching in November. Featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, the Signature 27 should reach North America with a 165 Hz AMOLED display and a 7,000 mAh battery, too.

System76 has unveiled the Thelio Prime, an 11-liter Linux mini PC starting at $1,599 and built around AMD Ryzen 9000 desktop processors. The compact system supports up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory, 8 TB of NVMe storage and optional AMD or Nvidia graphics, with sales beginning November 18.

Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries is nearly 30 years old, but its strategic depth still holds up remarkably well today. The classic RTS is currently 60% off on Steam, bringing the price down to just $2.39.

Xiaomi has launched the Smart 4G Camera 3, a pan-tilt home security camera that runs on built-in China Telecom and China Unicom SIM cards instead of Wi-Fi. It records at 2880×1620 (3K) through a 5MP f/1.6 lens, rotates 360° horizontally and 109° vertically, and includes free 4G data for use in the Mijia app.

The US electric vehicle market is seeing a wave of model discontinuations. While foreign imports like the Volvo EX30 and VW ID. Buzz face mounting pressure from heavy import tariffs, Audi is responding with a $4 billion investment in a new factory in Georgia.

A bundle of 116 games for $0: Itch.io is currently offering an entire indie game library for an optional donation. The games are DRM-free, and some are available not only for Windows, but also for macOS and Linux.

Even though the yields are expected to hit only 20%-30%, China is mainly looking to solve the severe memory starvation among domestic AI accelerator firms facing U.S. export restrictions. Early testing suggests performance close to older HBM3 silicon while commanding higher production costs.

Until now, GOG has primarily been known as a platform for DRM-free games. However, the company is now looking to expand its business by entering the publishing market, with several games already lined up.

There is less than a month to go until this year's Black Friday. A reliable source has already revealed an initial bundle deal that, while limited to certain regions, suggests that Nintendo is planning particularly attractive offers for the Nintendo Switch 2.

iQOO has launched the G1, a dual-sided telescopic gaming controller priced at ¥499 (about $74) in China. The clamp extends to 211mm for phones and 8.8-inch tablets, the 176.5g unit also pairs Hall effect joysticks rated for 5 million cycles with 256-level Hall effect linear triggers.

An open fantasy world, plenty of freedom of choice and an unusual death mechanic – Svarog's Dream should appeal particularly to fans of classic role-playing games. The RPG is currently available on Steam at its previous all-time low price.

The new Apple MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 laptops feature touch-sensitive Tandem OLED displays that Apple brands as "PROLED XDR". YouTuber Dave2D went hands-on with the new MacBook Pros and had a lot to say about the OLED panels.

The flood of AI-generated games on Steam is becoming an increasingly serious problem. Valve is aware of the issue and already has employees working on potential solutions. However, restricting AI-generated games altogether is not an option.

Rockstar has released another batch of GTA 6 screenshots, offering a fresh look at the highly anticipated open-world game. This time, the most interesting images showcase locations far beyond the bustling streets of Vice City.

Casio is gearing up to launch two new affordable dive-style watches, the AMW-910-1A and AMW-910D-1A, with both models surfacing at a Vietnamese retailer ahead of their expected December debut. The analog-digital watches share a chunky black design, a 10-year battery life, and a host of handy features.

Helldivers 2 is being review bombed on Steam after update 7.2.0 swapped GameGuard for Easy Anti-Cheat and broke many popular mods. Here is what Arrowhead has said.

Two unannounced Casio Edifice chronographs, the EFR-539G-3AVUDR and EFR-539G-2AVUDR, have appeared on a Vietnamese retailer with full specification tables. The listings confirm module 5345 and a 54.1 mm case, while Casio’s own sites show nothing.

Many manufacturers still struggle to promise their customers truly long-term updates for smartphones and tablets. Yet Xiaomi proves that even cheap phones can offer six years of security updates.

Google Chrome's enhanced autofill can now fill in web forms with details from Gmail, such as order numbers, tracking information and flight bookings. It relies on Gemini with Personal Intelligence and is rolling out in the US first. Here is what it reads, what Google collects and how to turn it off.

A new iQOO 20,000mAh power bank has been launched in China, and it's available in two versions. One of them has 66W fast charging support, while the other maxes out at 33W, but other than that, all the other specs are identical. The starting launch price is CNY 189, about $28.

Elegoo is stepping into a new category with its all-in-one 3D scanner. The M1 Ultra is a high-precision scanner with four scanning modes and a 3-inch touchscreen that shows real-time data.

Rokid has launched a new pair of smart glasses with color displays. The glasses, which weigh just 55 grams, have up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and will be released in April 2027.

Hardlane Studio’s new post-apocalyptic party RPG, Outcast Tales, is free with no in-app purchases listed, runs on a Core 2 Duo with 3 GB of RAM, and ships a native Linux build. Its hook is that your three-person crew can fall in love mid-run — or start despising each other.

Casio has officially announced its CMK-100 mechanical watch series with five variants, including two previously unseen models. The titanium-cased automatic watches feature lightweight construction, matte dials, and 100 m water resistance.

South Park has referenced Rockstar’s upcoming title in various gags. The latest episode includes a GTA 6 gameplay clip featuring Jason and Lucia on a beach. A dog poop fight unfolds on a teeming beachfront that hilariously demonstrates advanced graphics.

Huawei has launched the Enjoy 100 Pro Max in China with an 8,800mAh battery. It runs HarmonyOS 7 and comes with either the Kirin 8020A or Kirin 8020 chipset, depending on the storage configuration.

Seiko Clock has released the JF860A, a talking Ultraman alarm clock for the character’s 60th anniversary, limited to 2,078 units at 16,500 yen. The color timer on its chest glows green, then flashes red if the alarm goes unanswered for long enough.

Fans expected the GTA 6 map size to dwarf any previous Rockstar open world. Even so, a new Edge Magazine interview with the studio reveals how much bigger its landmass is. Players will also be able to visit most of Leonida on the release date, including more building interiors.

TechLife has introduced its new budget-friendly tablet in the Philippines. The Pad Neo SE comes with a 10.1-inch IPS display, a Unisoc chipset, and expandable storage.

Timex has expanded its Addison collection with three crystal-studded watches featuring compact square cases and stainless-steel bracelets. Available in silver, two-tone, and gold finishes, the new designs named the TW2Y90300, TW2Y90400, and TW2Y90500 belong to the fall/winter 2026 collection.

Honeycomb sent early buy links for the Echo Aviation Controller XPC to some US reservation holders, then pulled them, as its MSFS 2024 profiles aren’t live yet. It still targets November 20 and says early sign-ups may get their units before then.

Seiko’s US-exclusive 5 Sports SKX GMT HDB016 pairs a burgundy sunray dial with a red-and-brown bezel reminiscent of a Dr Pepper can. Limited to 5,500 pieces and priced at $525, the automatic GMT offers a 41-hour power reserve and 100-meter water resistance, with a US launch expected on November 2.

Sony has announced a new lineup of games that PS Plus members will be able to claim and download starting next week. The lineup includes Dead Island 2, Monster Train 2, and more.

Asus has confirmed pricing details for its first 720 Hz OLED gaming monitor. Not only that, but the release date for the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has been revealed, too. Asus' first 720 Hz OLED gaming monitor offers 1,700 nits peak brightness across its Tandem OLED panel, too.

Lenovo has confirmed more details about its latest budget 15-inch laptop. Available for $799, Lenovo has now revealed that the IdeaPad Vibe 15Q8X12 achieves almost 80% longer runtimes in its official battery life tests than its AMD-powered alternatives.

Elecom has unveiled an 8-in-1 USB-C docking station that can be used as an external input device, with four programmable buttons and a jog dial. In addition to microSD and SD card slots, the docking station also comes with LAN, headphone, and HDMI jacks, and USB-A and USB-C ports for connectivity.

GeForce RTX 5080 prices at US retailers now start at nearly $2,000, almost double Nvidia’s original $999 launch price and around $800 higher than two months ago. The cheapest verified online offer, at $1,999.99, puts the card in line with the RTX 5090’s original launch price.

Lenovo has given select models from its Legion line of laptops a makeover based on the new game, Phantom Blade Zero. The laptops will be available to pre-order this month in China, but there's no news of an international release.

Two new Casio watches with color-changing watch faces are on the way. The BGA-10-1A and the BGA-10-7A1 have monochrome color schemes and are both shock resistant and water resistant to 100 m.

Audio-Technica has introduced the ATH-M50xSTS-WL headset, the company's first StreamSet headphone combining the audio quality of its ATH-M50 series headphones with its 20 Series studio-grade microphones. The headphones offer 2.4 GHz wireless and USB-C wired connectivity, adaptive microphone noise reduction, and up to 24 hours of battery life.

The upcoming Casio G-Shock GBM-2100LXB-1A2 has been officially announced by the Japanese brand. Listed on one of the brand’s websites in Asia, the new Luxe Black metal bezel model features Bluetooth, Tough Solar charging and 200 m water resistance.

The stylish km5 Cp1 CD player with a rechargeable battery, USB-C and Bluetooth becomes a portable sound system with the addition of two brand-new components, as the manufacturer has unveiled a mixer and a speaker in a matching design.

Tesla might be the biggest beneficiary of a proposed return of the federal program for electric vehicle tax credits. Fueled by rising gas prices, the move is gaining legislative traction with a potential doubling of the tax credit amount.