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Nov 5
Xiaomi’s Smart Control Screen (pictured) will crowdfund in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Smart Control Screen with HyperOS launching soon

The Xiaomi Smart Control Screen will shortly be crowdfunded in China. This smart home hub offers a touchscreen which can be used to control a wide range of devices, though it also supports app controls and voice commands. On top of this, it can act as a Xiaomi Mesh 2.0 gateway and it supports Xiaomi HyperOS.
Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2025 15:14
The 1More Ear Clip S12 open-ear wireless earbuds offer up to 28 hours of battery life with the case (Image source:1More)

1More Ear Clip S12 goes official with open-ear design and 28 hours of battery life

1More has unveiled the Ear Clip S12 open-ear earbuds in the US. The earbuds feature a 10 mm dynamic driver, 360° panoramic sound, 6 built-in EQ presets, an IPX5 waterproof rating, up to 28 hours of battery life, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity for quick pairing.
Abhinav Fating, 05 Nov 2025 15:06
LG’s new Mood Mate projector (pictured) is also known as the CineBeam M. (Image source: LG)

LG launching new Mood Mate 3-in-1 projector with mood light

The LG Mood Mate projector is launching in the Republic of Korea. Also known as model PF600U or the CineBeam M, this 3-in-1 device was on show at CES 2025 and is expected to arrive in Europe before the end of the year. Features include built-in speakers, a mood light mode and an adjustable-angle projector floor stand.
Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2025 14:46
Motorola sells the Moto Buds Bass in three colour options. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto Buds Bass: Motorola releases affordable Hi-Res Audio earbuds globally with ANC and 9 hours battery life

The Moto Buds Bass has received a global release with ANC and up to 9 hours of battery life. Offered in three colours, the Moto Buds Bass is also Hi-Res Audio certified despite costing under £50 in the UK and under €60 in the Eurozone.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 14:45
Image from Resident Evil 5 - Untold Stories Bundle. (Image source: Steam)

This 4K texture pack makes Resident Evil 5 more realistic than ever

A 4K texture pack is available for free for Resident Evil 5 and offers numerous improvements. However, you will need to follow the installation steps carefully to avoid any problems.
Alexis Stegmann, 05 Nov 2025 14:34
Garmin’s Fenix 7 smartwatch (pictured) is receiving a new beta update. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin beta smartwatch update arrives with inReach-related fixes

The Garmin Fenix 7, Epix, Enduro 2, Quatix 7 and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches are receiving a new beta update: version 23.31. This is a relatively small release, with the change log listing fixes related to inReach functionality. Two features remain disabled with the update, which is currently only available for users signed up to the testing program.
Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2025 14:34
The Moto G57 comes in four colours, with red swapping in for the green in which its predecessor was available. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto G57: Motorola refreshes mid-range smartphone with new 4 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

Motorola has updated its Moto G56 smartphone with a new model. Arriving six months after its predecessor, the Moto G57 builds on the Moto G56 with a new 4 nm chipset produced by Qualcomm.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 14:09
The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to surpass all three of its predecessor's rear-facing cameras, X200 Ultra pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Vivo X300 Ultra to surpass popular Vivo X200 Ultra with three major camera upgrades

A respected leaker has shared new details about Vivo's rumoured X200 Ultra successor. Apparently, Vivo is planning to integrate three significant camera upgrades inside the Vivo X300 Ultra, including a new 35 mm and 200 MP primary lens.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 13:37
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra that launched earlier this year. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Ace 6 Pro Max details surface in new leak

The OnePlus Ace 6 launched in October as a performance-centric phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Now the brand is expected to introduce the Ace 6 Pro Max with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Courtesy of a new leak, we have additional details of the phone, including its memory configurations, color options, and more.
Huzefa Baloch, 05 Nov 2025 13:31
The Beosound Premiere features a futuristic look in three colors. (Image source: B&O)

B&O Beosound Premiere Soundbar encases 90 LEDs and 10 speakers in a futuristic aluminum housing

The latest soundbar from Danish hi-fi specialists Bang & Olufsen promises particularly authentic sound with a huge soundstage. But it's not just the sound that's all about 3D; the futuristic design also incorporates the surroundings into the music via 90 LEDs.
Hannes Brecher, 05 Nov 2025 13:30
The Redmi Turbo 5 Pro is expected to be powered by a Dimensity 9-series SoC. Pictured: a promo picture of the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Turbo 5 Pro tipped to feature sub-flagship SoC, large battery, and flat screen

Xiaomi is reportedly getting ready to launch the Redmi Turbo 5 series, and a reliable tipster has now shared what's thought to be the key specs of the Turbo 5 Pro. The device is tipped to feature a sub-flagship SoC, a large battery, and a flat screen.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2025 13:18
Mova presents the new Mobius 60 with MopSwap Hub. (Image source: Mova)

Mova Mobius 60: Flagship robot vacuum with swappable mop pads for various floor types

The Mova Mobius 60 is a newly launched flagship robot vacuum featuring advanced mopping capabilities. Equipped with a unique base station, it automatically selects from three pairs of mop pads to match the specific requirements of different rooms and floor types.
Marcus Schwarten, 05 Nov 2025 13:14
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition has an MSRP of $1,999. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Gamers be warned: Prominent leaker claims $1,999 RTX 5090 Founders Edition to disappear soon

It looks like the MSRP RTX 5090 Founders Edition will be practically extinct in Q1 2026. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, the flagship RTX 50 GPU will be super hard to get after Q4 2025, since Nvidia is apparently scaling back supply by quite a bit. No such supply constraints are expected to affect the RX 9000 GPUs.
Fawad Murtaza, 05 Nov 2025 13:13
The Osmo Mobile 8 looks a lot like the Osmo Mobile 7P that DJI introduced earlier this year, former pictured. (Image source: DJI)

Osmo Mobile 8: DJI adds Apple DockKit and 360° panning support to popular smartphone camera gimbal series

The Osmo Mobile 8 has arrived globally with two key changes from the Osmo Mobile 7P. On the one hand, DJI's smartphone camera gimbal can now pan 360° as needed. On the other hand, the series finally supports Apple DockKit support for subject tracking on iPhones too.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 13:00
The Moto G57 Power is IP64 certified against dust and water. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola launches Moto G57 Power as latest mid-range smartphone packing a huge 7,000 mAh battery

The Moto G57 Power has arrived with a 120 Hz display, a 7,000 mAh battery and a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset for just €250 in some countries. Building on the Moto G56, the Moto G57 Power contains a downgrade in one crucial area, though.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 12:47
From left to right (pictured), Casio A158 WEM-7JF and A158 WEM-3JF. (Image source: Casio Japan)

New affordable Casio A158 classic watches now live for pre-order

Casio has opened up pre‑orders for its two mesh‑band A158 classics in Japan. The A158 WEM‑3JF and WEM‑7JF ship in November 2025 for ¥7,700 each, with a small 36.8×33.2×8.5 mm case, seven‑year battery, LED light, alarm and stopwatch.
Anubhav Sharma, 05 Nov 2025 12:40
Qubedot reports on experimental data transmissions via MicroLED. (Image source: Andreas Sebayang/Notebookcheck.com)

MicroLEDs: Hundreds of gigabytes per second with low energy consumption

Will microLEDs become important not only in displays but also in networking? Researchers discussed this topic at the SID Mid-Europe Chapter Conference in Göttingen. They anticipate enormous bandwidth gains and significant energy savings, but the potential applications are still currently limited.
Andreas Sebayang, 05 Nov 2025 12:29
The Tactix 8 is one of several smartwatches eligibel to receive System Software 20.19. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major stable update for Fenix 8 Pro and other recent high-end smartwatches packing dozens of new features and improvements

Garmin has delivered the first stable update available on the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro simultaneously. Also taking in the Enduro 3, Fenix E and the Tactix 8, System Software 20.19 introduces 100 new features and other improvements after an extensive beta development cycle.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 12:29
EZ Sign Gen 2 NFC: New E-Ink display in two sizes. (Image source: Santek)

Santek introduces mobile E Ink display with 3.4mm thickness at a low price

According to the manufacturer, the EZ Sign Gen 2 NFC is the thinnest e-paper display available and is launching with various discounts. A wide range of applications are conceivable.
Silvio Werner, 05 Nov 2025 12:12
The 2026 Moto G Play costs $169. Pictured: a promo picture of the phone. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G Play 2026 launches as affordable phone with large battery

Alongside the Moto G (2026), Motorola has launched the Moto G Play (2026), which shares many specs with the former. However, it's a more affordable phone, with the launch price being $169.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2025 11:50
The successor to the Oppo Find X8 Ultra is set to launch globally. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra will compete against the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra in Europe as well. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Battle of the camera giants: Oppo Find X9 Ultra set to compete against Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra in Europe as well

With evidence suggesting that Zeiss's ultimate camera flagship will launch outside of China for the first time in 2026, the news that next year's ultra-Hasselblad camera also has a chance of a global launch is generating excitement among smartphone camera enthusiasts. The battle of the three biggest camera giants will likely take place outside of China for the first time.
Alexander Fagot, 05 Nov 2025 11:14
Dobot's latest robot dog is expected to cost just above $1,000. (Image source: Dobot)

Dobot Rover X1 robot dog costs the equivalent of around $1,000, can carry shopping bags and guard the house

At first glance, the Dobot Rover X1 is reminiscent of Boston Dynamics' Spot, but the new robot dog costs only a fraction of the price and is still capable of patrolling your home, acting as a cameraman or carrying objects.
Hannes Brecher, 05 Nov 2025 11:03
From left to right: the Casio Edifice ECB-2300D-1A, ECB-2300D-2A and ECB-2300DC-1A. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio Edifice Sospensione watches now listed internationally

Casio has listed its Edifice Sospensione ECB‑2300 trio worldwide: ECB‑2300D‑1A, ECB‑2300D‑2A and ECB‑2300DC‑1A. The motorsport‑inspired, solar‑powered models get Bluetooth linking, 100 m resistance and 50.2×45.8×10.9 mm cases.
Anubhav Sharma, 05 Nov 2025 10:59
The Asus ROG Strix G16 is rather hefty at 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.). (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop for $662 less: Asus ROG Strix G16 in almost brand new condition is now on sale

The Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) gaming laptop, with an RTX 5070 Ti and a 165 Hz display, can now be yours for just $1,337.99 in "Open-Box Excellent" condition at Best Buy. Despite not being technically brand new, the notebook looks and functions like a new machine and even comes with a warranty.
Fawad Murtaza, 05 Nov 2025 10:45
The Kingston Fury Renegade G5 8 TB SSD (Image source: Kingston)

Kingston Fury announces Renegade G5 SSD with 8 TB capacity, offering up to 14,800 MB/s read speeds

Kingston Fury has unveiled its fastest and largest PCIe 5.0 SSD yet, the Renegade G5 8 TB, boasting blistering speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s reads and 14,000 MB/s writes. Designed for power users and gamers, the drive is described as combining massive capacity with efficiency thanks to Silicon Motion’s SM2508G controller and 218-layer BiSC8 TLC NAND chips.
David Odejide, 05 Nov 2025 10:37
November 2025 Choice will be available throughout this month. Pictured: Steam Deck with the games collection. (Image source: Valve and Humble Bundle - edited)

Deal | November 2025 Humble Bundle Choice collection offers games worth over $250 for $15

Humble Bundle has updated the Choice collection, and the selection for November 2025 offers games worth over $250. They are all playable on the Steam Deck and can be scored for just $15.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2025 07:40
The JBL Junior Free earphones are designed to grow with children while allowing parents to monitor and control their use. (Image source: JBL)

JBL unveils the Junior Free open-ear earphones for children with safe hearing features in Europe

JBL introduces the Junior Free, open‑ear Bluetooth headphones designed to grow with children while giving parents control over their usage and volume levels. They provide parents with an affordable safe hearing option at a €69.99 price.
David Chien, 05 Nov 2025 07:28
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches on November 14 (image source: Call of Duty)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC system requirements and handheld compatibility revealed ahead of launch

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC hardware requirements have been revealed. The game can run on legacy hardware and most Windows-based handheld consoles.
Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2025 07:05
A screengrab from The Sims 4 (image source: Steam Community)

Creators continue to leave The Sims as a platform in response to EA’s controversial buyout

Electronic Arts' planned $55 billion all-cash buyout by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and partners, slated to close in Q1 2027, has triggered a wave of protests from prominent The Sims creators, including LilSimsie, Plumbella and James Turner who have left EA’s Creator Network and revoked creator codes over fears the new ownership could undermine the franchise’s long-standing LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Nov 2025 06:26
NuPhy WH80 wireless gaming keyboard 500 hours battery

NuPhy WH80: New gaming keyboard combines HE tech, wireless connectivity, and 8 kHz polling in a retro-futuristic design

NuPhy is planning to launch a new wireless gaming keyboard that combines wireless connectivity, a full metal body, and ultra-low latency Hall effect tech into an 80% form factor. The WH80 also features a couple of interesting retro-futures design touches that set it apart from the crowd of black and grey slabs out there.
Julian van der Merwe, 05 Nov 2025 05:52
A new AMD Strix Halo processor has been benchmarked online (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388: New Strix Halo chip spotted online with Radeon 8060s GPU

An unreleased AMD Strix Halo chip has shown up on the PassMark database. It is called the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and it comes with an 8-core CPU.
Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2025 04:59
The age restriction requirements on Steam and how they are implemented are strictly specific to the UK for now, but could se a more global rollout if governments abroad enforce similar laws (image source: Steam)

Steam: People have already found a way to bypass the UK's age restriction requirement

A sneaky, completely legal way to get past the credit card requirement on the popular gaming platform Steam.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Nov 2025 04:51
Oliver Haupt from Coherent explains the advantages of deep-UV lasers (Image source: Andreas Sebayang/Notebookcheck)

Coherent: Truly borderless displays will soon become reality thanks to deep-UV lasers

With deep-ultraviolet lasers, Coherent wants to improve the cutting of displays. The German company specializes in critical steps for display manufacturing and is currently working on borderless displays. However, the production of these is still complicated.
Andreas Sebayang, 05 Nov 2025 04:14
The Redmi Turbo 4. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5: Rumored 9,000mAh battery phone moves closer to launch after 3C certification

The Redmi Turbo 5 is expected to be a performance-oriented mid-range smartphone. Earlier reports suggest it may feature a large battery. Ahead of official details from the company, the device has now cleared the 3C certification in China.
Huzefa Baloch, 05 Nov 2025 03:22
The latest Arduboy supports multiplayer via USB-C cable (Image source: Arduboy)

Arduboy FX-C gaming handheld comes with OLED display, 300 games and multiplayer

The latest handheld gaming from Arduboy keeps its charming single-board design with a black-and-white display, D-pad and two buttons, but the new model gets three upgrades: 300 included games, USB-C and a multiplayer mode.
Hannes Brecher, 05 Nov 2025 03:16
The Steam Deck will soon be able to download content in the background (image source: Steam)

Upcoming Steam Deck update enables background downloads via a new low-power mode

Valve has announced a new quality-of-life feature for the Steam Deck. Users will now be able to download games/updates with the console's screen switched off.
Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2025 03:11
PS5 shown next to gaming PC and monitor with PlayStation Store logo (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS5 PC cross-buy symbol found by dataminer, with PS Store game launcher possibly replacing Steam

Evidence that Sony is exploring a PS5 PC cross-buy option is mounting. A dataminer stumbled on a graphic linking the platforms. PlayStation may enable buyers to launch PS5 games on Steam or its own marketplace. Another theory is that the graphic will signal crossplay on the rumored PS6 handheld.
Adam Corsetti, 05 Nov 2025 02:35
Xbox Game Pass will get eleven new games in November 2025 (image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces Xbox Game Pass lineup for November 2025

A total of eleven games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass catalogue in November, with the most notable entry being Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Other titles, such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl, will be leaving the platform on November 15.
Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2025 01:34
Nov 4
The 4th season of The Witcher is now available on Netflix (image source: Netflix)

The showrunner for Netflix’s Witcher series defends it against critics amid ratings slump

Showrunner Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich claims there are different kinds of fans, and the show brought in fans who, otherwise, would not have been introduced to the world.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Nov 2025 23:33
iPhone 17 Pro (Image Source: Apple)

Update | iPhone 18 Pro leak reveals potential all-new bold colors

The iPhone 18 Pro is still far off, but new leaks are already buzzing about a big aesthetic shift. Apple is rumored to embrace warmer tones by introducing three all-new colors. The leaks also suggest the brand is skipping the traditional black or Space Gray finish. Update: Clarifications made in response to an update from the source.
Jean Leon, 04 Nov 2025 23:32
EA Sports FC logo shown on Volta court (Image source: EA with edits)

EA Sports FC 26 begins testing an open-world mode that could mirror The City in NBA 2K26

Open-world games aren’t only reserved for MMOs and action-adventure titles. EA Sports FC 26 hopes to capitalize on a community-based mode seen in NBA 2K26. The publisher launched a playtest featuring its new multiplayer universe on November 3rd.
Adam Corsetti, 04 Nov 2025 23:12
The E3 engraver is equipped with a UV laser (Image source: XLaserlab)

XLaserlab E3 UV laser engraves and precisely cuts glass, metal and wood

The versatile XLaserlab E3 is designed for a wide range of materials and is supposedly beginner-friendly at the same time. The laser is relatively compact, offers modern specs and is currently available at a launch discount.
Silvio Werner, 04 Nov 2025 22:43
The Nomad Stand One Gen 4 wirelessly charges Android smartphones with up to 25 watts (Image source: Nomad)

Nomad Stand One (Max) charges Android smartphones with up to 25 watts after Qi2 upgrade

Nomad has refreshed one of the highest-quality Qi chargers on the market. The Stand One is made almost entirely of glass and aluminum and now charges Android devices via the Qi2 standard with up to 25 watts. The larger Stand One Max can charge a smartphone, AirPods Pro and an Apple Watch simultaneously.
Hannes Brecher, 04 Nov 2025 22:19
The Abee AI Station provides up to 176 W of power to its Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU under full load. (Image source: Abee)

Abee AI Station released as most powerful AMD Ryzen AI+ Max 395 mini-PC rocking 128 GB RAM with advanced liquid cooling

The Abee AI Station delivers up to 176 W of power to its AMD Ryzen AI+ Max 395 APU and Radeon 8060S iGPU thanks to its advanced liquid cooling solution. Also equipped with 128 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, the Abee AI Station is said to remain at around 35 dB(A) even under full load.
Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2025 22:09
The Osmo Action 6 is expected to launch with a 1.1-inch and variable aperture camera. (Image source: via Igor Bogdanov)

DJI Osmo Action 6 global launch pricing rears its head following official release date confirmation

DJI has finally confirmed the launch date of its next action camera. While the Osmo Action 6 is not arriving for another fortnight, a reliable source has shared global pricing information ahead of schedule with potential price rises in store for those living in the US.
Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2025 22:07
The Claw A8 is the second Ryzen Z2 Extreme-powered handheld to receive Windows 11 Full Screen Experience support after the ROG Xbox Ally X. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw A8 and older MSI 7-inch gaming handhelds reportedly receive new Windows game mode following recent Claw 8 AI+ rollout

Accoring to new reports, Microsoft's new Full Screen Experience mode within Windows 11 is now available on more MSI handhelds than just the Claw 8 AI+. Apparently, the SteamOS-like game mode has also reached the original Claw 7 A1M, as well as the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme-based Claw A8 and the Lunar Lake-powered Claw 7 AI+.
Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2025 22:05
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will follow Xiaomi's already impressive Xiaomi 17 Pro series. (Image source: Weibo)

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Leaker describes detailed camera specs before rumoured December release

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is waiting in the wings. Tipped to receive a December 2025 release, the device has already had its camera specifications detailed on Chinese social media via a typically reliable leaker.
Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2025 22:02
Anker’s Nano Charger (70W, 3 Ports) (pictured) is now available in a blue colorway. (Image source: Anker)

Anker launches new version of compact 70W 3-port charger

A new version of the Anker Nano Charger (70W, 3 Ports) is now available in Europe. The compact accessory was originally launched in this region and in the US in September 2025. It can be used to charge up to three devices simultaneously, via one USB-A and two USB-C ports, and also has ActiveShield 4.0 technology.
Polly Allcock, 04 Nov 2025 21:27
The Q27G20SM is a new 27-inch gaming monitor (Image source: AOC)

AOC Q27G20SM: 1440p gaming monitor offers 320Hz and over 1,000 mini-LED dimming zones

AOC has introduced a new gaming monitor that offers an especially high refresh rate and features a mini-LED backlight with many zones. The company also advertises a high brightness and contrast ratio.
Silvio Werner, 04 Nov 2025 21:23
An artist's illustration showing planet Earth in space. (Image source: GuillaumePreat - Pixabay)

Without this cosmic accident, life on Earth might never have existed

The appearance of water on Earth is subject to various theories. But two researchers have identified a unique event that could provide a different answer.
Alexis Stegmann, 04 Nov 2025 20:45

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