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Garmin's latest update for the Vivoactive 5 makes a few improvements over September's stable release. (Image source: Garmin - edited)

Garmin releases new stable updates to older mid-range smartwatches

Garmin has delivered fresh stable updates for several of its older mid-range smartwatches. Patching outstanding bugs, the new update is said to update translations too, but without any fixes for claimed battery drain issues.

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2025 16:17

The two variants of the new upcoming Casio G-Shock GW-BX5600 (pictured) - one with a standard LCD and the other with a reverse LCD. (Image source: Casio)

Casio G-Shock GW‑BX5600 watches with MIP LCDs hit retail tomorrow on Nov 14

Casio's GW-BX5600, the long‑awaited MIP‑screen square, goes on sale tomorrow in Japan. Two variants - positive GW‑BX5600‑1 and blackout GW‑BX5600‑1A1 - will be available to buy at ¥30,800 tax-in, after pre-orders for the same open...

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Nov 2025 16:07

The GameSir G5 (pictured) released in 2018 might get a successor in 2026. (Image source: GameSir)

GameSir hints at a new touchpad controller coming in 2026

Since it released the GameSir G5 in 2018, GameSir hasn't released a follow-up to the touchpad controller. However, that might change next year, according to the manufacturer.

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Nov 2025 16:01

The OnePlus 15 will cost more than its predecessor in many markets. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15 launches globally to surprise pricing but US release is on hold for now

OnePlus has now opened pre-orders for the OnePlus 15 globally. Not only is the company's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered flagship more expensive than expected in many countries, but US sales have been postponed until OnePlus secu...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2025 15:45

Sony will kickstart Black Friday with €100 off the PS5 and PS5 Pro, according to recent leak. A PS console with a controller and bright decorative lights pictured. (Image source: Roberto Vincenzo Minasi on Unsplash)

Deal | Sony's Black Friday PlayStation deals to offer €100+ discounts on PS5 and PS5 Pro

Sony is set to offer significant Black Friday discounts on its PlayStation 5 consoles, with savings of over €100 on the standard PS5 and PS5 Pro, according to a reliable leaker. The deals are expected to go live on Nov 21, with di...

Elvis Shida, 13 Nov 2025 15:35

Poco X6 Pro will soon receive the stable HyperOS 3 update. Pictured: the phone with the promo image of the firmware. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Stable HyperOS 3 nears rollout for another Poco phone as Xiaomi preps broader release

It seems that the Poco X6 Pro is ready to receive the stable HyperOS 3 update. The final version of the Android 16 firmware for the said Xiaomi phone has entered internal testing, suggesting that the official rollout will happen s...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Nov 2025 15:32

Sharge’s IceMag 3 (pictured) is now available to pre-order. (Image source: Sharge)

New Sharge IceMag 3 compact power bank launches with discount

The Sharge IceMag 3 power bank is now available to pre-order globally. Customers can currently get a 20% discount on the RRP, with shipping scheduled to commence before the end of the year. Features of this model include a Qi2 wir...

Polly Allcock, 13 Nov 2025 15:19

The Osmo Action 6 is DJI's first action camera to ship with a variable aperture lens. (Image source: DJI)

DJI releases Osmo Action 6 action camera ahead of schedule with new 1/1.1-inch variable aperture camera and 800 nit OLED displays

DJI has finally launched its Osmo Action 6 action camera. Debuting before a full global release later this month, the Osmo Action 6 builds on the Osmo Action 5 Pro by complementing its dual OLED displays and 1,950 mAh battery with...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2025 15:08

Dragonwing IQ-X: New SoCs from Qualcomm. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-X: New SoCs come with Windows 11 support and NPU performance on par with AMD and Intel

Qualcomm is expanding its product range with new processors, specifically for professional applications. These processors also deliver relatively high performance for accelerating AI models, enabling the simultaneous analysis of s...

Silvio Werner, 13 Nov 2025 15:00

Built on the same chassis as the Intel-based Focus 17, the Apex 17 shows what the AMD + Nvidia combo can do. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG refreshes Apex lineup with 17-inch model powered by AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and Nvidia RTX 5060

XMG expands its lineup of 17.3-inch laptops with the new Apex 17 M25, largely based on the same chassis as the Focus 17 launched earlier this year. Unlike the Intel-based Focus model, however, the Apex 17 is powered by an AMD Ryze...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Nov 2025 15:00

From left to right (pictured) - the Seiko SPB507J1, SPB503J1, and SPB505J1. (Image source: Seiko Singapore)

New Seiko Prospex Alpinist watches with sapphire crystal now available to buy with extremely limited stock

Seiko’s recently announced Prospex Alpinist models - SPB503J1, SPB505J1, and SPB507J1 - are now available in Singapore, equipped with sapphire crystals, 6R55 automatic movement, and 200m water resistance. Stocks are already extrem...

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Nov 2025 14:50

The Machenike GTS features a 2.33-inch foldable status display. (Image source: Machenike - edited)

Machenike GTS mini-PC confirmed to receive global release with powerful Arrow Lake processors and up to 128 GB RAM

The Machenike GTS is a new Arrow Lake-H mini-PC that is already available in China. Now, the company has quietly confirmed that the same mini-PC is set to receive a global release with up to a Core Ultra 9 285H, 128 GB of RAM and ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2025 14:37

Vivo X500 series tipped to get massive 7,000mAh battery upgrade

Vivo is preparing its next flagship, the Vivo X500, skipping the X400 series. New leaks reveal the X500 will feature batteries of at least 7,000mAh. Plus, Vivo is testing even more massive batteries for future mid-range phones.

Jean Leon, 13 Nov 2025 14:33

The Steam Machine in its eye-catching wood grain finish. (Image source: Digital Foundry)

No game streaming: Valve Steam Machine guns for console status without popular PS5 or Xbox Series functionality

Valve has made a big play for delivering a console gaming experience with the Steam Machine. Unfortunately, it has confirmed that it has no plans to offer any bespoke media-streaming apps like Netflix or popular game streaming ser...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2025 14:31

Xiaomi’s Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases new Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 in more countries

Xiaomi has released the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 in a couple of European countries. This smart home product has five sensors, monitoring various air quality factors. It can be remotely controlled via the Xiaomi Home app, and als...

Polly Allcock, 13 Nov 2025 14:26

Machenike offers the Mini GTR in a single black-and-grey finish. (Image source: Machenike)

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Machenike Mini GTR mini-PC launches with USB4 and up to 64 GB RAM

Machenike Mini GTR mini-PC can now be picked up with AMD's powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. Delivering up to 70 W of performance to its Strix Point APU, the Mini GTR also features 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, USB4 and six USB Type-A ports...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2025 14:26

The Approach S50 is one of two smartwatches eligible for Garmin's System Software 7.16 update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings activity data handling improvements to multiple smartwatches via new update

Garmin has quietly rolled out a new update for multiple smartwatches. Available as stable firmware, System Software 7.16 should improve activity data handling, which was an issue in earlier builds.

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2025 14:22

Anker’s soundcore P31i Wireless Earbuds (pictured) are now available. (Image source: Anker)

Anker soundcore P31i Earbuds with LDAC and ANC now available

Anker has released the soundcore P31i Wireless Earbuds in various markets worldwide. These wireless earbuds are powered by LDAC and offer adaptive noise cancelling (ANC) for immersive audio. Other features include a live AI transl...

Polly Allcock, 13 Nov 2025 14:20

John Marston and Arthur Morgan from Red Dead Redemption pointing guns toward the viewer against red and yellow backgrounds (Image source: Rockstar Games)

Red Dead Redemption is coming to PS5, but not the version fans expected

The ESRB has listed Red Dead Redemption for PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series, hinting at a new release ahead of any official announcement. Fans however had been expecting the next-gen upgrade for a different title.

Praneeta, 13 Nov 2025 14:19

The Aoostar EG02 is one of an increasing number of eGPU docks that provide OCuLink and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. (Image source: Aoostar)

Aoostar EG02: Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink eGPU dock to be released globally later this month

Aoostar has already followed up its EG01 eGPU dock with a more versatile model. Launching later this month globally, the Aoostar EG02 provides OCuLink and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity to rival the Minisforum DEG2 and Peladn Link S-3...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2025 14:18

Valve wants a leap in terms of efficiency as well. Pictured: promo image of the Steam Deck showing countless copies of the latter. (Image source: Valve)

Valve shares fresh update on Steam Deck 2 plans following Steam Machine debut

While the first-gen gaming handheld from Valve can still handle many games, its hardware is showing its age. As for the potential Steam Deck 2, the company hints that it's just waiting for the right APU.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Nov 2025 13:18

The Nubia V80 Design smartphone features a 50 MP primary camera (Image source: Nubia)

Nubia V80 Design: New entry-level smartphone now official with 120 Hz display and 5,000 mAh battery

Nubia has introduced a new affordable smartphone, the V80 design, in the global market. Available in midnight black, pale amber, peach fuzz, and celadon cyan, the smartphone comes with a 120 Hz LCD display, a Unisoc T2780 processo...

Abhinav Fating, 13 Nov 2025 13:08

New leaked image of the DJI Osmo Action 6 (Image source: Quadro_News on X)

DJI Osmo Action 6 leak reveals 38 MP 1/1.1-inch sensor, variable aperture lens, and 20 m water resistance ahead of launch

A new leak has detailed the full specifications of DJI’s upcoming Osmo Action 6, confirming major camera and durability upgrades. The compact action cam is shaping up to be a serious contender in the high-end market ahead of its e...

David Odejide, 13 Nov 2025 13:01

The DJI Neo 2 (pictured) gets forward LiDAR for depth mapping and downward positioning. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Neo 2: New compact drone with LiDAR now rolling out worldwide following China launch

DJI’s new Neo 2 drone gets full obstacle sensing, a 12 MP two-axis gimbal camera, and longer flight time over its predecessor. Launched in China on October 30, it arrives in Europe, Canada, and Brazil on November 13, starting at €...

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Nov 2025 13:00

DJI Neo 2 camera drone with mini display review – what the Neo 1 should have been

A quick upgrade. Just a year ago, DJI launched the Neo 1 – its lightest and most affordable drone. But it faced plenty of criticism. DJI has listened and addressed most of the major issues with the new Neo 2 – but did they really pull it off?

Christian Hintze, 13 Nov 2025 13:00

The Lamb, also called Lambert by fans, from Cult of the Lamb floating against a red and black background with red eyes, small horns and ritual symbols around it. (Image source: Massive Monster game development studio)

Cult of the Lamb arrives on Apple Arcade alongside PowerWash Simulator, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm+ and more on this date

Apple Arcade is gearing up for a busy December with several new titles, including a major sequel and a mix of popular franchises coming to the service. The lineup also expands in November with a new Apple Vision Pro release, addin...

Anmol Dubey, 13 Nov 2025 12:55

According to Evan Blass, the first Samsung tri-foldable will be commercially known as the Galaxy Z TriFold. (Image source: Omokgyo Electronics Market)

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold name confirmed, leaker reveals further specs

Samsung appears to have finalized the marketing name for its first double-folding tablet, as a highly reliable leaker has revealed today. Thanks to Evan Blass, further specifications of the 10-inch foldable, which will launch comm...

Alexander Fagot, 13 Nov 2025 12:32

Xiaomi Gaming Monitor G24i: New 200Hz monitor now available in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi: New 200Hz gaming monitor launches in Europe

Xiaomi now has a new and particularly fast gaming monitor on offer in Europe. Not only does it have a particularly affordable price tag, it comes with a variety of features for gamers such as a fast 200Hz refresh rate and FreeSync...

Silvio Werner, 13 Nov 2025 12:07

Hama's Power Pack High Power (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Hama)

Hama launches three new High Power power banks with display

The Hama Power Pack High Power has been released in three versions across Europe. This accessory can be used to charge three devices simultaneously, with charging information shown on the digital display. Each version offers a dif...

Polly Allcock, 13 Nov 2025 12:03

Xiaomi’s 67W Power Bank 20000 (pictured) is now available in Germany. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases new 67W Power Bank 20000 in Europe

The Xiaomi 67W Power Bank 20000 (Integrated Cable) has been released in Germany and is expected to roll out across Europe in the near future. This accessory can be used to charge up to three devices simultaneously via the built-in...

Polly Allcock, 13 Nov 2025 11:55

Steam Machine has two Type-A ports and a microSD card reader on the front. (Image source: Valve, Pixabay, edited)

Steam Machine price: Gamers might finally have good budget gaming PC as leaker estimates sub-$600 MSRP

Valve has officially announced the Steam Machine, a dedicated home gaming console. However, the company hasn't revealed the final release date or the price of the console. Moore's Law Is Dead has now estimated the Steam Machine pr...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Nov 2025 11:47

Screenshot from the Horizon Steel Frontiers gameplay trailer. (Image source: Horizon Steel Frontiers YouTube Channel)

A new Horizon game has been announced, but not for PlayStation

A new game from the Horizon franchise has been unveiled, and it's an MMORPG that will be different from other titles. But it is necessary to be patient, as no release date has yet been announced.

Alexis Stegmann, 13 Nov 2025 11:39

Privacy and digital‑rights groups in the EU are warning that "voluntary plus risk‑mitigation" could pressure platforms into scanning as a compliance safe harbor. Pictured - the European Union flag (Image source: Antoine Schibler on Unsplash)

EU’s 'Chat Control' shifts again: Danish compromise advances to ambassadors, critics warn of "backdoor" scanning via risk rules

The EU’s "Chat Control" plan is now back in motion: a Danish compromise drops explicit scanning mandates but adds "risk‑mitigation" duties critics say could enable de facto scanning, which moves the file to ambassadors as Parliame...

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Nov 2025 11:36

A limited edition Steam Deck OLED (Image source: Valve; edited)

Deal | Humble Bundle: $257 worth of Steam Deck-compatible indie games drop to $16

Humble Bundle has added a new bundle to its collection — Indie Game Favorites. The new bundle contains 16 items worth $257, but is selling for $16. It will expire on December 4.

Chibuike Okpara, 13 Nov 2025 11:24

The Casio x Liberty AQ-230EBLT-1A and AQ-230ELT-7A (pictured), from left to right. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio x Liberty London AQ-230 watches unveiled with vintage-inspired designs

Casio and Liberty London have teamed up for a special-edition AQ-230ELT and AQ-230EBLT, featuring laser-engraved Paisley Fanfare designs on metal bands and dials. They are priced at £114.90 and £134.90 respectively, and will be av...

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Nov 2025 11:00

Xiaomi’s Soundbar Pro 2.1 ch is now available in Germany. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Award-winning Xiaomi Soundbar Pro 2.1 ch now available in Europe

Xiaomi has released the Soundbar Pro 2.1 ch in Europe. Currently available in one country and expected to arrive in more shortly, this model has three drivers, including an external wireless subwoofer. It supports Dolby Audio and ...

Polly Allcock, 13 Nov 2025 10:55

The Asus ROG NightMagic Extreme Special Edition mechanical keyboard features a fully transparent shell and keycaps. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Asus has a new mechanical gaming keyboard with an OLED display and unusual transparent design

Asus has released a special edition of its ROG Azoth Extreme mechanical keyboard in China. The new version features a shiny transparent design, distinguishing it from other models in the series. It also comes with an OLED touchscr...

Elvis Shida, 13 Nov 2025 10:50

Ubisoft's Anno 117: Pax Romana (Image source: MSI with edit)

MSI bundles Anno 117: Pax Romana game free with select motherboards, chassis, coolers, and PSUs, offer runs until December 13

From November 13 through December 13, 2025, MSI is teaming up with Ubisoft to offer a free copy of Anno 117: Pax Romana with eligible PC components. The limited-time promotion rewards gamers and builders who purchase select MSI ME...

David Odejide, 13 Nov 2025 10:25

The Steam Machine Companion Cube teaser on Dbrand's website, pictured. (Image source: Dbrand)

Dbrand teases new "Companion Cube" skin for Valve’s Steam Machine, arriving in 2026

Dbrand has just teased a "Steam Machine Companion Cube" skin set for a 2026 launch, referencing Valve’s newly revealed compact console. The name and design pay homage to the Portal series' Companion Cube, a key symbol in Valve’s l...

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Nov 2025 10:06

The PS5 Console Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle has cosmetics that will be exclusive to PlayStation for a year. (Image source: PlayStation)

Sony announces PS5 Console Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle

The rumored PS5 Fortnite bundle has been officially announced. Consisting of a 1TB PS5 Slim (disc version), the bundle also includes 1,000 V-Bucks and cosmetics that will be exclusive to PlayStation for a year.

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Nov 2025 09:56

An image of the MACS J0416 galaxy cluster taken with the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI)

James Webb Space Telescope may have spotted the first stars formed by the universe, and the ancient cluster could reveal how galaxies first formed

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope may have identified the universe’s very first generation of stars. The newly observed cluster, located 13 billion light-years away, could confirm the existence of Population III sta...

David Odejide, 13 Nov 2025 09:09

Stable HyperOS 3 update goes live for 13 Xiaomi and Redmi devices

Xiaomi is expanding the stable HyperOS 3 rollout to 13 more devices in China, including the Xiaomi 14 lineup, MIX Fold 4, and Redmi K70 series. The update, which weighs around 7.3GB to 7.6GB, is rolling out gradually.

Kristen Spradlin, 13 Nov 2025 09:02

The Wyze Scale Ultra BodyScan is Wyze's most expensive smart scale. (Image source: Wyze)

Wyze's Scale Ultra BodyScan has a handle and more electrodes for better measurement but costs more

The Scale Ultra BodyScan is Wyze's most expensive smart scale, but it also has more features than previous models. Wyze has added a handle and doubled the number of electrodes for professional-grade precision.

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Nov 2025 08:15

A Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro variant with an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H has been spotted online (pictured: Galaxy Book5 Pro 360; image source: Notebookcheck)

Intel Core Ultra X7 358H with Arc B590 iGPU shows up on Geekbench alongside new Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro variant

The Core Ultra X7 358H has been spotted on Geekbench, where it scores 57,001 points in its OpenCL benchmark. The iGPU in question has 12 EUs and it is remarkably faster than its Panther Lake and Lunar Lake counterparts.

Anil Ganti, 13 Nov 2025 08:06

A screengrab from Where Winds Meet (image source: SteamDB)

This open-world free-to-play Wuxia MMORPG is due to launch on Steam alongside Black Ops 7

The game, set in the 10th century, will allow players to explore a vast, open world inspired by ancient China and will launch on PC and PS5 simultaneously on the 14th of November.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Nov 2025 08:02

The Honor 500 series will be available in four colors. Pictured: the four colorways of the lineup. (Image source: Honor - edited)

Honor 500 series design gets officially showcased as pre-orders open in China

The Honor 500 series is set to launch soon as a new sub-flagship phone range. Ahead of the formal launch, the company has officially showcased the design of the standard and Pro phones, and they look very similar to the iPhone Air...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Nov 2025 07:53

A screengrab of Drownlight running on PC (image source: SteamDB)

This new citybuilder game dubbed ‘Frostpunk on water’ allows you to playtest it for free on Steam

The developer had previously partnered with a publisher to bring out the full potential of the project before announcing their game on Steam on the 4th of November.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Nov 2025 07:32

The Abxylute M4 snap-on game controller magnetically attaches to Apple MagSafe-compatible phones. (Image source: Abxylute)

Abxylute founder Donald Zhang provides insight into the development of the Abxylute M4 snap-on game controller

Abxylute founder and CEO Donald Zhang reveals the behind-the-scenes magic that goes into prototyping his company's latest game controller, the Abxylute M4 snap-on mobile controller.

David Chien, 13 Nov 2025 06:55

A banner showcasing Epic's announcement of Unreal Engine 5 (image source: Epic Games)

Unreal Engine 5.7 brings Nanite Foliage, MegaLights, and major visual upgrades in tow

From hyper-detailed Nanite foliage to the new MegaLights system, the Epic’s update to Unreal pushes real-time graphics even closer to film-quality realism.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Nov 2025 06:55

Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium lineup for this month (image source: PlayStation)

Sony reveals remaining PlayStation Plus Extra free games for November 2025

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will get access to a bunch of new games on November 18. Notable additions include GTA V, Insurgency: Sandstorm, The Talos Principle 2 and Tomb Raider: Anniversary.

Anil Ganti, 13 Nov 2025 05:00

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