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A post on r/LegalAdviceUK reports that a woman with schizophrenia was hospitalized after seeing a Samsung smart fridge advertisement that read “We’re sorry we upset you, Carol,” which she believed was directed at her. Update: The latest posts call the whole story into doubt.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners don’t necessarily need to buy the official Nintendo webcam to use the console’s video chat function. Not only is the Switch 2 compatible with a wide range of third-party cameras, but Google Pixel phones can now also serve as webcams for the system.

A retailer has quietly listed the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G in Europe. Already available to order, the new smartphone surpasses the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G in several areas while also falling shart of the original Redmi Note 15 Pro in others.

Roborock has released the new Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Robot Vacuum and Mop in the US and Australia. This is the brand’s first model to feature a roller mop, rather than vibrating or rotating mop pads. Other features include powerful suction power, a self-cleaning docking station and upcoming support for Matter.

A new benchmark has offered fresh insights into the state of Intel Panther Lake gaming handhelds. Equipped with 10 Xe3 cores packaged within an Arc B370 iGPU, the first Panther Lake handheld has already been spotted boosting beyond 35 W even at this early stage.

The holiday special mystery free game giveaway event is back on Epic Games Store, but the storefront hasn't offered any obvious clues, unlike last time. MeguminShiro, a credible leaker, shares that the first freebie could be Lords of the Fallen.

Xiaomi has begun teasing the release of a new gaming tablet. Launching under its Black Shark division, the unnamed device will be as compact as the company's Xiaomi Pad Mini and Redmi K Pad but with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset.

Ugreen appears to be about to release a new accessory. A model described as the Magnetic Wireless Power Bank, with model number PB589, was recently certified by the Wireless Power Consortium. Features include a Qi2 certified wireless charging pad and a slim digital display.

Large language model bots like ChatGPT or Google Gemini have already changed written communications. It appears that they are now affecting how humans speak, too.

The global version of the Xiaomi 17 has appeared in several leaks before its impending launch. Likely arriving soon, the global model has already appeared on Geekbench and the NBTC with a few specifications confirmed ahead of time.

Xiaomi has released a new version of the Mijia Smart Gas Water Heater 2 in China. The Waterfall Shower with Zero Cold Water (18L) version has a larger capacity and is said to support a high-pressure shower. It can be remotely controlled via the brand’s app, and HyperConnect allows it to be triggered by other smart home devices.

Initial details for a new Amazfit smartwatch have leaked online. With technical specifications, promotional pictures and European launch pricing already revealed, it seems that the Amazfit Active Max will be launching soon too.

Fans of building games will find a special offer on Steam right now: after more than six years in development, the post-apocalyptic ocean city builder Flotsam left Early Access on December 4. To celebrate the launch, it is now 50% off for the first time ever. The deal runs until December 18.

The Casio G-Shock BGD-10KH convertible watch is now available in various European countries. It supports world time, with features like a stopwatch, a timer and multiple alarms. At the time of writing, one of the four colorways is already sold out, though the company has suggested that it will be restocked.

The AI-based developer tool Google Antigravity erased an entire D partition instead of performing a simple cache cleanup, leaving no way to recover the lost data. The AI then displayed strikingly human remorse, calling the incident a “critical failure.”

A new report from GF Securities' Jeff Pu says Apple could manufacture the A22 SoC for base iPhone models on Intel's 14A node. If true, it would be the second Apple chip to leverage Intel Foundry's chipmaking prowess.

Casio is about to release two of its G-Shock Modern Industrial series watches in Europe, the GM-2100M-1A and the GM-5600M-1. Each of these watches features a textured, stainless steel bezel with a similar pattern on the accompanying silicone strap. Both offer a range of features, including 20 bar water resistance, an alarm and a stopwatch.

Survival, building and role–playing elements blend seamlessly in Medieval Dynasty, which is now available on Steam for the first time at 50% off for around $18.

Two new sources point to the upcoming release of a new Amazfit smartwatch. Referred to with model number A2557, this wearable was first spotted in Malaysia and has now popped up in South Korea and Indonesia. Rumors suggest that it could be a new Falcon or Cheetah smartwatch, though Zepp Health has yet to officially announce the model.

The Xiaomi Truclean W30 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum is officially available in several European countries. Compared with its predecessor, it introduces a range of new features, including a 180° flexible lie-flat design that allows the vacuum to easily clean under furniture.

Aoostar has confirmed that it will be launching its first AMD Strix Halo mini-PC globally. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU that integrates a Radeon 8060S iGPU, the Aoostar Nex 395 also features a relatively unassuming design in comparison to other AMD Strix Halo mini-PCs.

Iniu has recalled about 210,000 power banks that were sold through Amazon. Portable chargers with the serial numbers 000L21, 000I21, 000H21, and 000G21 are within the recall scope, and eligible customers are set to get a refund or gift card.

A feature coming to select Oppo and OnePlus smartphones and tablets will no longer limit bypass charging to games. Following the update, users will be able to use the feature for all activities done on their devices.

The times when scalpers used to buy Teslas and flip them for a profit are long gone, with used EV prices nosediving in the past two years. Legacy Tesla owners can't expect a great deal of reliability from their cars, either.

Veteran RPG designer Tim Cain, best known for creating the original Fallout games and co-directing The Outer Worlds, has rejoined Obsidian Entertainment as a full-time, in-office developer after years of semi-retirement and contract work. While his return has sparked intense speculation about a new Fallout or Fallout: New Vegas project, Cain says his current, NDA-protected game is something fans “won’t guess,” even as Obsidian insiders hint at a different beloved franchise making a comeback.

NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) tracked a comet every four minutes from August 7 to October 5. This makes it possibly the longest any comet has been tracked at such a frequency. The data could help scientists understand more about the Sun’s effects on bodies in space.

The Youyeetoo NestDisk is a newly introduced mini PC that can function like a NAS. It has a palm-sized form factor that’s powered by the Intel N150 with support for up to four SSDs. The launch price is $198.06.

DJI has added more drone models to its list of Suspension of Service. As it stands, more than 100 products have or will soon reach end-of-service status.

A rumor claims that a new remake of the 1996 Tomb Raider game will be unveiled during The Game Awards 2025 on December 11. And while this may please some fans, it's not the case for everyone.

Anbernic has teased the gaming performance of its next retro gaming handheld release. A replacement for the RG406V, the RG477V combines a 120 Hz display with a powerful chipset to deliver 4x resolution scaling in PS2 games and 3x scaling in popular GameCube and Wii titles.

Valve’s latest Counter-Strike 2 “Call to Arms-ory” update invites creators to design Arabian, espionage, and even food-themed skins, stickers, and charms, offering flat payouts up to $35,000 per accepted weapon finish. The move introduces optional one-time licensing alongside existing revenue-share models, signaling a significant shift in CS2’s creator economy and sparking debate over long-term earnings versus guaranteed cash.

The Anbernic RG DS has received a custom OS that replaces the stock one that ships with it. Available for several other handhelds, GammaOS brings several new features and fixes some of the issues of the stock OS.

The Sony PlayStation 5 allegedly outsold the Nintendo Switch 2 during Black Friday 2025. The delta between the Black Friday sales of the two consoles stands at a massive 23% in favor of the PS5. Curiously, the third place is occupied by an unexpected home console called the Nex Playground.

A Portal‑inspired fan design has turned Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine into a "Companion Gabecube": a 3D‑printable sleeve with LED-based heart panels, which will be free to download.

Scientists finally have proof of something they have suspected for a long time — electrical discharges in dust devils. This discovery was thanks to an instrument on the Perseverance rover. The understanding gained from this discovery could help in the planning of human missions to the Red Planet.

South Korea is expected to hit the $700 billion mark in total exports by the end of 2025. The unprecedented figure is driven by a semiconductor boom, while most other export segments decline.

Running With Scissors has canceled its upcoming spinoff Postal: Bullet Paradise following a wave of fan accusations that outsourced developer Goonswarm Games used generative AI for the game’s assets, an allegation that the studio firmly denies. Amid escalating backlash, threats, and reputational fallout for the Postal brand, Goonswarm has shut down its studio, and the project has been fully withdrawn from digital storefronts.

NASA and its partners plan to launch a commercial robotic arm to low Earth orbit in late 2027. This move is set to provide opportunities for advancing in-space robotics, which scientists believe will be crucial in future space missions.

Bethesda's Todd Howard said artificial intelligence should serve strictly as a production “tool,” stressing that human intention and artistry must remain at the heart of game development in a conversation with Eurogamer.

The Sniper Elite Classics Collection is now back on Humble Bundle. This holiday special rebundle brings five tactical shooter games that are playable on the Steam Deck. They are worth over $240 but can be purchased for just $14.

Astell & Kern has introduced the AK HC5, an ultra‑high‑resolution USB DAC supporting balanced and unbalanced headphones, featuring ultra-low distortion, high-resolution music playback coupled with Digital Audio Remaster (DAR) technology.

The game allows players to explore, inhabit, and expand their settlement on the ocean floor, beautifully rendered with stunning visuals, even as reviews indicate a mixed reception at best from gamers.

Sony has partnered with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Games for an ambitious new four-player co-op shooter for PS5 and PC, led by Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth. Framed as Bad Robot Games’ first fully in-house project, the collaboration aims to blend Sony’s blockbuster production values with Booth’s proven co-op design pedigree.

After a release date price hike, the ROG Xbox Ally wasn't tempting enough for some buyers. However, with a discount of over $100, it’s a better match for the Steam Deck OLED or Legion Go S. For much less than the ROG Xbox Ally X, the gaming handheld runs a vast collection of Windows titles.

Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuga Tokuda has acknowledged that the game’s lowered difficulty curve may have alienated series veterans, contributing to slowed sales and early player drop-off despite a strong 10 million+ launch. Speaking at the PlayStation Partner Awards 2025, Tokuda urged lapsed players to return as Capcom pivots to harder endgame content and extended post-launch support through 2026.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2's Truestrike controllers are compatible with the original Legion Go. Now, available to buy on Amazon, interested buyers can purchase them for their improved ergonomics and additional features they have over the original Truestrike controllers.

Garmin has quietly introduced a new beta update for high-end smartwatches including the Fenix 8 Pro. Available globally as a free update, Beta Version 20.23 resolves a recent issue affecting vibration patterns when charging.

Several leaks have highlighted specifications for the first Intel Panther Lake handheld. Equipped with a different processor and iGPU than expected, the new OneXPlayer X1 will feature more RAM than competing AMD and Intel gaming handhelds too.

Valve may consider shifting the burden of finding affordable components to buyers. A prominent leaker proposes selling a barebones Steam Machine without memory, storage, or controller. The company could still offer the $399 gaming PC even after the DDR5 RAM shortage exhausts its supply of parts.

Samsung Electronics is projected to end 2025 in the top spot in the global DRAM market. The South Korean giant is overtaking SK hynix after a jump in profit powered by sharply rising DRAM prices.