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The Asus TUF A14, the Lenovo Legion 5, Asus TUF A18, and the MSI Stealth 18 are the lightest options in their respective sizes, and despite their relatively low weight, all are very, very capable gaming laptops. We took them for a spin to see how they handle in modern AAA games. (Advertising)

The Redmi Note 15 series became official in China in August 2025, and the mid-range lineup is expected to make a global debut soon. However, per a recent leak, it seems that the international variants of the phones will see some downgrades.

More than just a fluffy plush toy, the Huawei AI Pet can interact with the user through its integrated AI chatbot. With the ability to remember past conversations, the AI Pet will gradually learn and understand its owner better over time.

Just before the year wraps up, PlayStation has unveiled another limited edition controller. Made in partnership with Hoyoverse, the Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Controller sports an ornate design and a higher price tag than the standard version.

Sidephone’s new compact QWERTY keypad packs a 5×5 grid of predictive keys into the same footprint as its existing tiles, promising faster typing without bloating the phone. It slots into the modular bay, costs US$29, and is slated to ship in March 2026.

Half-Life: Element 64 is a mod that changes the gameplay of this game released in 1998 and adds some new features. And a demo is available on Steam, although its release date has not yet been announced.

OnePlus' upcoming Pad Go 2 tablet has shown up on Geekbench. It is powered by a mid-range, 5G-ready MediaTek SoC and 8 GB RAM.

Inncon has launched the GA27V1M and GA32V1M mini LED gaming monitors with 2,304 dimming zones. Also featuring 160 Hz and 320 Hz dual refresh rates, the new 4K displays promise brilliant contrast, deep blacks, and less blooming without the risk of permanent burn-in.

The OnePlus 15R is set to launch as the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 flagship phone for the international market. Ahead of the imminent launch, the company has shared more about this global Ace 6T rebrand.

Grand Seiko is launching the Japan-exclusive SBGY041 Spring Drive limited edition for Kokura Izutsuya’s 90th anniversary. Limited to only 28 pieces, it comes with a textured black Seigaiha dial, gold accents, and the 9R31 hand-wound movement with 72-hour power reserve.

Citizen Hong Kong has announced two new Eco-Drive chronographs, the CA0843-89L in blue and gold and the CA0847-88H in gray and dark gray. Both feature 43 mm steel cases, 11.5 mm thickness, a B612 Eco-Drive movement and patterned dials. Pricing is yet to be confirmed.

AMD and Intel increased their presence in the GPU market in Q3 2025, according to the latest report from Jon Peddie Research (JPR). However, the duo was not able to shake Nvidia’s dominance.

Xiaomi kicked off the stable HyperOS 3 rollout for the Note lineup with the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G and Note Pro 5 in mid-November. Now, the company is expanding the Android 16 update to the base Redmi Note 14 4G.

Microsoft's ugly sweater is back and now available in an Xbox edition that should pair nicely with the Xbox Crocs. The sweater also comes in Zune and Artifact editions.

The latest Hubble Picture of the Week is the spiral galaxy NGC 1792. The galaxy is bursting with star formation, giving it a chaotic appearance. The chaotic galaxy provides an opportunity for scientists to understand more about the complex interactions that take place in star-forming regions.

The Xreal 1S have been officially introduced in Japan as improved AR glasses than the non-S variant. They come with real-time 3D conversion tech, have a wider FOV, and feature brighter displays. The launch price is around $437.

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is finally official. For now, it is only available in South Korea, and it will be released only in a handful of markets afterwards.

The microphones are sensitive enough for voice controls in a medium-sized living room, but the speakers are too weak to fill that same space.

The torture seems never-ending for fans desperate to hear Half-Life 3 news. With The Game Awards looming, one insider is adamant that 2025 will see an announcement. Mike Straw compares the situation to Half-Life: Alyx, where Valve reportedly leaked different release dates.

Asus has teased the upcoming release of a new gaming-focused motherboard. Still a mystery for now, the motherboard could well be a white version of the company's popular ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi.

32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitors no longer demand $1000+ for their top-end performance. The Alienware AW3225QF is particularly affordable, after a $480 Cyber Monday discount. The gently curved monitor is equally equipped to handle demanding gaming, streaming, and office tasks.

A patent filed by Huawei details its plan to manufacture 2 nm-class semiconductors with just DUV lithography. It is forced to do so because the company cannot access ASML's newer, more advanced EUV tools.

GMKtec has shared initial details about another new mini-PC. Building on the elegant design of the EVO-T1, the NucBox K15 should be a cheaper option thanks to its more budget-oriented processor. Nonetheless, the K15 maintains eGPU expansion options via a rear-mounted OCuLink port.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 owes its top position in the November AnTuTu benchmark charts to the RedMagic 11 Pro Plus, which pairs the processor with an active fan and a water cooling system. With passive cooling, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is actually faster.

Casio has opened preorders for the new GW-8200TPF-1JR Frogman, with a black-and-neon design inspired by the Poison Dart frog. It offers 200m dive capability, Tough Solar and Bluetooth, and ships December 2025 in Japan at ¥94,600.

SEGA of America and My Arcade have officially released a new line of retro gaming devices featuring Sonic the Hedgehog. The collaboration is bringing classic gaming vibes to modern collectors.

In a recent update, Netflix removed the ability for some users to cast media from a smartphone to a TV or streaming box. This feature is still available to those with older TVs, but anyone missing the feature will have to use their TV's native Netflix app.

Located 133 light-years from Earth, an exoplanet may have an exomoon, which would be a world first. However, further studies must be conducted by scientists and astronomers to validate this discovery.

HMD Global's latest mini-smartphone is designed to do without the distractions of social networks, focusing instead on essential communication features. This should make the device suitable as a first mobile phone for children.

The Find X9 Pro currently puts its competitors to shame with a 7,500 mAh battery. According to a new report, that could change with the Vivo X300 Ultra, which is said to be gracing global audiences early next year, too.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G variant is now officially available in India. The mid-range Android tablet features a 90 Hz display, a MediaTek MT8775 chipset, an 8 MP rear camera, and a 7,040 mAh battery with 25 W wired charging support.

The Garmin inReach Mini 3 could be only a few days away from being released globally. In the meantime, a Redditor has revealed hands-on photos and technical details about the device, as well as launch pricing for the inReach Mini 3 Plus, too.

Gamers may not learn the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 release date for many months. Even so, The Game Awards could tease the anticipated Square Enix game. The publisher released wallpaper with the broadcast date, celebrating a snowboarding mini-game from the original title.

Casio has opened preorders for the gold-bezel GBM-2100CX-9AJR G-Shock, a 2026 zodiac New Year edition themed around the Year of the Horse. The Tough Solar–powered model ships December 2025 in Japan at ¥42,900 (~$285), with custom engraving and Bluetooth support.

Memory prices are spiralling out of control. At present, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM costs over US$180, double the price seen in summer. The Raspberry Pi 5 has now also been impacted by this trend, with all variants of the single-board computer becoming more expensive. The new base model now ships with just 1 GB of memory.

The ViewSonic XG273F-2K-OLED is built around LG’s latest 4th-gen Primary RGB Tandem panel. It brings several upgrades over 3rd-gen WOLED monitors, including a rapid 720 Hz refresh rate, a higher 1,500-nit peak brightness, and more vibrant colors in a sleek white design.

Sony has finally upgraded the heatsink design of some new PlayStation 5 slim models (CFI-2116). Additionally, some models also come with a pre-paired disk drive.

The official wallpapers for the Galaxy S26 Ultra have apparently been spotted in One UI 8.5. These images share the possible color options of the upcoming Samsung flagship phone, and there could be six of them.

The TCL A400 Pro 4K QD-Mini LED TV has been released in China. Available in five sizes, this new model offers an up to 288 Hz refresh rate and gaming features like AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Plus, it has integrated speakers, multiple HDMI 2.1 ports and support for Wi-Fi 6.

The Olight iUltra is a new keychain light that brings several innovations over typical mini flashlights. Besides a magnetic dock, it features an integrated USB-C connector that eliminates the need for a charging cable. However, these conveniences come at a steep price, even after the launch discount.

One of the most popular co-op games in recent years has dropped to its lowest price ever on Steam: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is available for under $10 for the first time, thanks to a 75% discount.

The IKEA Myggbett, Timmerflotte, Klippbok, Myggspray and Alpstuga smart home sensors have been released in Europe. Currently available in one country, and on the way to more in the near future, each of these products supports the Matter protocol. They offer various functions, from motion detection to temperature monitoring. 

IKEA has officially released its new Kajplats smart bulb range in one European country. Also spotted in the brand’s app in another market, these previously announced products support Matter. There are various bulb shapes, different glass finishes and white and color and white spectrum options.

Alldocube has introduced another affordable tablet, the iPlay 70 SE. It's powered by the Unisoc T310, runs on Android 15 out of the box, has a microSD slot, and features a 10.1-inch screen. The pad is currently available for under $100 on AliExpress.

Code discovered in the Android beta of the ChatGPT app suggests that OpenAI may be planning to introduce ads. Although the company has not made an official statement, the community has already voiced strong criticism.

OnePlus has announced that the Hole-Pattern Magnetic case that launched with the OnePlus 13s will also be released for the OnePlus Ace 6T. The case, which has built-in magnets, will not only provide protection but also allow owners to attach it to magnetic accessories.

A player recently discovered several nude sprite models hidden in the Stardew Valley game files, featuring familiar poses such as the sword swing and Mayor Lewis' surprised jump. While some might find them unsettling, these sprites are simply standard placeholders used during development. Still, their discovery has sparked a wave of humor throughout the community.

A controlled test of the energy consumption efficiency of popular electric vehicle models has returned somewhat surprising results. The test pitted many hot EV brands against each other, including Tesla and Xiaomi.

Grand Seiko has unveiled the SBGH375 as a 45th-anniversary exclusive for Japanese retailer Eye Eye Isuzu. The titanium 38 mm model features a green sunray dial with an olive-flower pattern and runs on the 9S85 hi-beat movement. Limited to only 45 pieces.

Seiko has just unveiled two new Seiko 5 Sports watches, the SRPM11K1 and SRPM13K1, inspired by winter sports and limited to only 1,000 pieces. The models sport purple and brown colour schemes and will be exclusive to select Southeast Asian markets.