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.

A new shower robot from Japan uses microbubbles to fully clean the entire body automatically in just 15 minutes. Priced at around $384,000, the system is set to launch in Japan at the end of December.

In addition to the Xreal 1S, the company has launched the Neo, which stands as an AR glasses companion with support for 40 W fast charging and 60 W self-charging. There are built-in magnets as well, making it easier to pair it with devices.

Garmin has pushed a rather strange update to its Beta Program participants. Only available on a single smartwatch for now, the update appears to be available only on a limited basis for now too.

A new leak has revealed that Dell will soon be rebranding its professional laptops again. Despite ditching its Latitude, Inspiron and Precision brands less than a year ago, it looks like Dell will soon replace the Pro Max 16 Plus with the Dell Pro Precision 7 16.

Intel Panther Lake processors will soon be available across a range of laptop classes. In the meantime, the prospective performance of a new Arc Xe3 iGPU has surfaced in the Core Ultra 7 366H, with less-than-stellar results.

Garmin has released a surprise new update for smartwatches like the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro and the Tactix 8. Rolling out globally, the new update is said to resolve multiple crashes that could occur after updating to last month's System Software 20.19 release.

Copying text from a Word document is easy. But how many times have I watched a YouTube video and wished for a tool that could extract the text shown on screen? Well, the open source app Text Grab can do exactly that — and more.

Casio is now selling the Edifice Sospensione ECB-2300D-1A, ECB-2300D-2A, and ECB-2300DC-1A watches in various countries across Europe. These lightweight analog-digital timepieces have a design inspired by Formula racing cars. Features include Bluetooth connectivity, Tough Solar charging and multiple alarms.

Amazfit is currently rolling out software version 4.1.6.7 to the T-Rex 3 Pro smartwatch. This update brings two new pages for the BioCharge app, as well as improvements for route navigation. On top of this, there are optimizations for the raise-to-wake gesture and auto-brightness adjustments.

Govee’s upcoming Floor Lamp 3 has been leaked. Spotted in the database of the CSA, this new model is expected to be an upgraded version of the older Floor Lamp 2. So far, it has been confirmed that this device will offer ambient lighting effects, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and support for Matter.

Some of IKEA’s smart home products, including the Kajplats smart bulbs, the Timmerflotte temperature sensor and the Myggspray motion sensor, have been spotted in the brand’s physical stores in several European countries. All of these devices support Matter, meaning they will integrate with many smart home ecosystems.

Pilgrim Surf+Supply has revealed a new Casio G-Shock collaboration watch in Japan. Based on the G-Lide GLX-5600, this digital watch offers various surfing-related features, such as tide graphs. Plus, it supports world time, and also has alarms, a stopwatch and hourly time signals.

The PC version of Helldivers 2 previously occupied around 154 GB of hard drive space, more than four times as much as on a PlayStation 5. The developers are now explaining how this difference came about, while taking the opportunity to shrink the game to just 23 GB.

Google's new AI model Gemini 3 Pro is putting OpenAI under massive pressure. According to media reports, this has prompted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to declare a "code red" alert order to directs all resources towards the development of ChatGPT. Other projects the company is working on have also been put on hold for the time being.

The OnePlus Ace 6T is now official in China, and it's the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. It's also the first smartphone from the company that features an 8,300 mAh battery. The starting pre-sale price is CNY 2,599, around $367.

Certain Chinese LG batteries for Tesla electric cars are showing signs of failure much earlier compared to Panasonic batteries from the USA, according to a report from a battery repair shop.

The RovyVon E10 shines very brightly via two LEDs with up to 1,600 lumens and is completely waterproof. The EDC flashlight offers several practical extras, including a laser pointer, while an OLED display and scroll wheel make it easy to use.

Dozens of new laptops are expected to debut at CES in January – and they are likely going to be much more expensive than their predecessors. Rising component costs, particularly surging DRAM prices, are reportedly set to drive list prices up by at least 20%

New Resident Evil Requiem footage shows Grace Ashcroft exploring a dark mansion stairwell and fighting a zombie in censored Japanese TV gameplay. The clip backs up earlier leaks about a horror‑heavy campaign without revealing any new plot details.

The Redmi Note 15 4G is set to launch globally soon as the cheapest option in the Redmi Note 15 series. Equipped with a larger battery totalling 6,000 mAh, the Redmi Note 15 4G contains a few other upgrades over Xiaomi's budget Redmi Note 14 model, too.

Casio’s new full‑metal GMW‑BZ5000D‑1 and GMW‑BZ5000BD‑1 have finally gone on sale in the UK, bringing the AI‑assisted, MIP‑display upgrade of the classic 5000‑series square to local buyers while the gold‑tone GMW‑BZ5000GD‑1 is still listed as coming soon.

Besides being significantly cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Nubia Fold also houses a 49% larger battery whilst maintaining a relatively slim profile. It offers reasonable specifications, including a Snapdragon 8 Elite and two 50 MP cameras.

A retailer has confirmed almost every detail about the global version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus ahead of time. Listed with pricing, specifications and dozens of images, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus will differ from its Chinese counterpart in several areas while surpassing its predecessor too.

Astronomers recently discovered 53 quasars that emit jets of matter at the speed of light. And that's not all, because they also extend over more than 7.2 million light-years, which is much larger than the entire Milky Way.

Backbone and Kith have partnered to release a limited edition Backbone Pro controller. The controller has a white translucent shell and will be available to buy starting on December 5.

A new hands-on video gives us a closer look at Seiko Thailand’s Prospex Muay Thai limited-edition in black and gold, showing off the textured dial, gold-tone case, special packaging, and rubber strap option. The watch is already available to buy on Seiko Thailand's website.

A video of a humanoid playing basketball has surfaced on the internet. The robot, a Unitree G1 known for exhibiting unusually fluid movements, can now dribble and shoot like a professional player.

Citizen has released two new radio-sync Eco-Drive chronographs in Hong Kong, adorned with green/gold and black/two-tone designs powered by the H800 movement. Global availability hasn’t been confirmed yet.