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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 market for foldable smartphones grew 14 percent year over year in Q3 2025. Figures shared by Counterpoint Research reveal that Samsung remained the leader of the segment.

YouTuber and longtime Valve dataminer Tyler “Hype Merchant” McVicker claimed newly discovered Source 2 import strings in a recent Counter-Strike 2 update “effectively confirm” that Valve is actively porting Team Fortress 2 to the newer engine.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 looks like most other newer ThinkPad laptops, but there is something hidden beneath the surface that makes this 14.5-inch workstation laptop different from the other business laptops in Lenovo's lineup.

The new Casio G-Shock x Haser DW5600WW-HASER has officially launched in New Zealand for $299 NZD (~$169), limited to 80 units in-store at Loaded NZ. The graffiti-themed edition comes packed in emergency display packaging and uses bio-resin materials.

With the AI X1, Minisforum is launching a new mini PC that combines modern technology in a compact, well-designed housing. At its heart is the AMD Ryzen 7 255, complemented by the latest connection standards and flexible expansion options as well as integrated speakers. Our review clarifies how well this overall package works in everyday use and what strengths the mini PC shows in practical use.

A new and particularly compact e-reader can be attached to a compatible smartphone and so may be a particularly practical way to read e-books or articles for some. It can also display information such as QR codes or flight information.

Casio has launched two new G-Shock collaboration models with Italian trap artist Sfera Ebbasta: the DW-6900SFE25-1 and DW-5600SFE25-4, priced at €149. Both feature custom artwork, red accents, and limited stock availability.

The Poco C85 5G is about to become a new budget addition in the company's lineup. A few days ahead of the launch, Xiaomi has shared some core specs of the device, and it seems that the device will be a rebrand of the Redmi 15C 5G.

For the first time, a real Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been photographed in the wild, and the photos confirm recent rumors and leaks suggesting an exclusive 1-inch sensor for the Leica main camera and, above all, completely new zoom camera technology. New information about the global model has also surfaced.

After locking the majority of the global memory supply, OpenAI is reportedly also buying up consumer DDR5 memory kits from retail locations. Moore's Law Is Dead claims that the OpenAI employees have been seen visiting retail stores in the hopes of getting their hands on as much memory as possible.

Once again, 2026 will kick off very early with new tech highlights at CES 2026, where Samsung will offer an early look at new products. This may possibly include the double-folding Galaxy TriFold.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted the exoplanet WASP-107b shedding its atmosphere at extreme speed. A massive helium plume is escaping so fast that it races far ahead of the planet along its orbit.

Patrick Moorhead of Moor Insights & Strategy has spoken to some Intel 14A customers. They view the node positively and are confident in its ability to be competitive.

Nubia has now unveiled its latest foldable device. The Nubia Flip3 arrives as the third installment in the company's mid-range Galaxy Z Flip7-style foldable line, and is set to go on sale next month.

Another unfortunate GPU scam has left a user with rocks instead of a brand-new RTX 5080. The purchase was made form Best Buy who seem to have washed their hands off the complaint.

It seems Humble Bundle is tapping into the holiday spirit a little early. The platform has introduced a new holiday-special indie games bundle, called Rawcember to Remember. It has 14 Steam Deck-playable games worth over $230.

OneRugged has introduced a new rugged tablet, the M82A, in the global market. Equipped with 12th Gen Intel i5-1235U/i7-1255U processors, the tablet features an 8-inch display and a large 43.32 Wh battery. Plus, it offers multiple ports, including USB-C, USB-A, a micro-SD card slot, and RJ45.

Sony's new A7 V full-frame mirrorless camera has been getting rave reviews since it launched, however, it seems like third-party lens compatibility is one aspect that has been overlooked, as was recently discovered by one photographer's review of the premium hybrid mirrorless camera.

There are more signs that The Elder Scrolls 6 release date may be years away. Bethesda’s Todd Howard believes that despite multiple GTA 6 delays, the Rockstar Games title is closer to completion. A statue teasing The Game Awards had made some fans optimistic about a possible shadow drop.

Tech consulting firm TrendForce has released a troubling 2026 forecast for PS5 and Switch 2 sales. The memory shortage may compel PlayStation and Nintendo to raise console prices, resulting in lower demand. Sony would struggle to keep the PS6 price reasonable if high memory costs persist until 2028.

The Intel CPU can run up to 50 percent faster albeit with a 50 percent increase in power consumption and no integrated NPU.

Freeform Continuum Telephoto offers continuous optical zoom from 1x to 9x, while Dual Mirror Reflect Telephoto is said to cut telephoto lens size in half with a mirror based design. The company also shared a brief update on its Tecno Image Matrix pipeline, which now uses AI to better read scenes and intent.

Kenko Tokina has unveiled seven new Pieni II toy digital cameras adorned with sweet Sanrio characters. The miniature cameras produce retro-age photos while weighing less than an ounce.

The Galaxy S25 series is likely to be the first to benefit from the advantages of the next major One UI version, at least in the form of a beta test that is expected to start soon, according to a complete changelog that has now been made available for the first time. While One UI 8 primarily introduced the Android 16 update, One UI 8.5 includes many new Samsung features.

The Apple iPhone 17e is expected to launch in just a few months and will likely be positioned as a more affordable alternative to the iPhone 17, featuring the same processor and long-term software support. Rumors are now suggesting that Apple will give the iPhone 17e a design upgrade.

Larger batteries are one of the most significant smartphone trends of the year. Smartphones with 7,000 mAh batteries are no longer a rarity. Honor is now planning a mid-range smartphone, the X80, with a gigantic 10,000 mAh battery, according to a certification.

The Cream DaVinci electric guitar demonstrates how E Ink screens can be used to change a product's design and color in real time. The entire front of the guitar is covered with an E Ink Prism 3 panel, allowing for a wide variety of patterns to be displayed.

Philips Hue has quietly pushed another smart lighting scene category to users of its smart lights. The Winter Holidays presets are the latest dynamic lighting effects to be added back to the brand’s app. There is a wide range of options, some of which are inspired by string lights and fireworks.

Tesla trails other automakers when it comes to reliability, according to the first comprehensive electric car inspection evaluation. The defects stem mainly from the increased stress on the suspension system.

Garmin has released a new beta update, version 17.02, for three of its smartwatches. The change log notes two bug fixes for these wearables. Plus, it could also address the faster-than-expected battery drain reported by multiple users of the Venu 3, Venu 3s and vivoactive 5 watches.

While a decent work-life balance might be a legal right in many parts of the world, it is less so in Silicon Valley. Recently, an xAI employee revealed working 36 hours straight without any rest, and the reaction of his colleague is now doing the rounds on the internet.

Casio has released two of its new G-Shock GA-B010 watches in various countries across Europe. Already available in the UK, this is a hybrid model that can be used to track your step count. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity, support for world time and Tough Solar charging.

A YouTuber has provided a close-up of the Galaxy Z TriFold before Samsung starts selling it in select markets. Sporting improved multitasking functionality, the Galaxy Z TriFold is said to feel relatively swelvte when opened despite its 309 g official weight.

Since the release of Home Assistant iOS app version 2025.11.0, the company behind the open-source smart home automation software has released several minor updates. One of these brings new functionality for two of its widgets, with the others tackling a range of recent problems.

According to a new report, Sony will finally bring a 200 MP camera to its Xperia 1 line next year with the release of the Xperia 1 VIII. Taking a leaf out of Samsung, Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi's books, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is rumoured to adopt a different sensor than the recently announced Lytia 901.

GPD has silently refreshed its Win 5 gaming handheld with 128 GB of RAM options. Also sold in a white finish for the first time, the GPD Win 5 packs AMD's powerful Strix Halo platform into a tiny 7-inch gaming handheld that can play anything you throw at it.

Roborock appears to be releasing the new Qrevo Curv 2 Flow robot vacuum and mop in the near future. This model, which is the first from the brand to feature a roller mopping system, is listed on the brand’s global website, and was also spotted at Amazon in Germany. As well as roller mopping, it also offers strong suction power and a self-cleaning dock.

The company behind TikTok has released its first AI developer phone, and it is already sold out, commanding a big markup by scalpers. The phone is capable of a number of automated functionalities made easy by the integration with the ChatGPT of China.

HMD Global has announced a trio of new feature phones. Lacking any Nokia branding whatsoever, the HMD 100, HMD 101 and HMD 102 are said to offer long battery life in part because they lack an LTE modem like last year's Nokia 3210 2024 release.

The Sdkeboost is a new conversion kit that turns various regular bicycles into e-bikes. The system differs from other solutions in certain aspects and also complies with the legal speed limit for electric assistance in the EU.

The sun is a star that is constantly active and observed and studied by astronomers around the world. And recently, two huge sunspots were discovered on its surface.

The Baseus Picogo Ultra-Mini power bank is a tiny MagSafe-compatible power bank with a capacity of 5,000 mAh. Physically smaller than a credit card, the PicoGo is a decent product with a single USB-C port and Qi2 support.

Some designers are landing positions as game developers without producing original artwork. In Japan, one studio now requires candidates to demonstrate their talent in front of recruiters. AI fraud-detection tools frequently fail to distinguish between authentic and machine-generated images.

A new beta update, version 15.30, has arrived unexpectedly. The release is said to tackle various bugs and bring improvements to the recently released wearable. It arrives a few weeks after a stable update was rolled out to the Venu 4, which was expected to conclude this cycle. 

Amazfit is rolling out a second version of its recent Zepp OS 5.0 update for the T-Rex 3 smartwatch. Recently reported by users in various countries across North America and Europe, the latest iteration of the software is known as version 4.1.6.9. The release notes are slightly different to those of the earlier version 4.1.5.1 update.

The Jmgo O3 Ultra-Short Throw Projector is now available in China. This model shares many features with the older O2; however, the latest product is significantly brighter than its predecessor. Other features include various gaming modes, VRR and integrated speakers which support Dolby Atmos.

OCuLink is very rarely seen even on high-end laptops, so it is quite impressive to see a member of the Framework modular laptop community making their own full bandwidth OCuLink solution for external eGPUs. With full PCIe 4.0 X8 speed enabled, the custom OCuLink module running an RTX 4070 desktop GPU is just 1-2% slower than the desktop implementation.

At the start of the month, Microsoft is adding a variety of new titles to Xbox Game Pass. Among them is a horror game set on an abandoned lunar base, available on Game Pass from day one.

The OnePlus 15 has been certified by the FCC and will soon be up for pre-order. With pricing starting at $899.99, pre-order gifts are either a OnePlus Buds Pro 3 or a OnePlus Watch 3.