Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations

The Fairbuds XL's battery can be swapped out easily. (Image source: iFixit)

iFixit spotlights Fairbuds XL Gen 2 in teardown, Fairphone reveals driver upgrade and parts pricing

The second-gen Fairbuds XL prove that headphones don’t have to end up as e-waste when their batteries or drivers fail. An iFixit teardown highlights just how easy they are to repair. Meanwhile, a wide range of replacement parts ha...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Dec 2025 16:36

The HyperDrive Next USB4 M.2 PCIe Enclosure is IP55 certified against dust and water ingress with a 100% recycled aluminium housing. (Image source: Hyper)

Hyper releases new HyperDrive 80 Gbps USB4 v2 SSD enclosure

Hyper has now released its first M.2 SSD enclosure that supports USB4 v2 transfer speeds. Advertised as an 80 Gbps PCIe SSD enclosure, the HyperDrive Next USB4 M.2 PCIe Enclosure also supports AI accelerators and networking cards ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2025 16:20

Epson will unveil its new flagship projector at ISE 2026 (older EB-PQ model pictured). (Image source: Epson)

Epson teases new high brightness flagship projector

A new flagship projector is on the way from Epson. The company confirmed that the model, designed for use in larger venues, will be officially revealed at ISE 2026. Plus, it will also show a range of new professional lenses and an...

Polly Allcock, 11 Dec 2025 16:19

The Poco M7 Pro could soon be replaced by a successor that takes its hardware from the global version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launching Poco M8 Pro globally with 100 W charging and massive battery

Xiaomi's next Poco M series smartphone has ticked off a crucial requirement before launching globally. Rumoured to be the Poco M8 Pro, the device has been confirmed to feature a massive battery supported by ultra-fast charging. On...

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2025 16:12

The Tesla Model Y colors. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla offers big Model Y discounts and stacks them with APR financing and free option deals

After the 0% APR financing rate that was introduced to boost sales towards the end of the quarter, Tesla is now adding more Model Y deals. Those stack with existing incentives, too.

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Dec 2025 16:12

The Opt! OPT100 Neo Film digital toy camera, pictured in three different designs against a white background. (Image source: Kakaku)

Opt! launches OPT100 Neo Film, a digital toy camera shaped like 35mm film and available in 3 colors

Opt! has released the OPT100 Neo Film, a ¥5,940 (~$38) digital toy camera shaped like a 35mm film roll. It features a 1MP sensor, microSD support, VGA-level video, a tiny rear display, USB charging, and a 47.2 × 25 × 25 mm body, o...

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Dec 2025 15:47

Xiaomi has released the Smart Camera C500 in the UK and Spain.

New Xiaomi smart 6MP security camera now available in Europe

Xiaomi is now selling its Smart Camera C500 in two European countries, with a wider rollout expected in the near future. This is the brand’s first 6MP security camera, which is marketed with a 3.5K UHD resolution. Other features i...

Polly Allcock, 11 Dec 2025 15:15

WiiM Sound Lite smart speaker placed on a marble table (Image source: WiiM)

WiiM Sound Lite debuts as a minimalist Hi-Res smart speaker with 100 W peak output and AI RoomFit tuning

WiiM has introduced the Sound Lite, a compact display-free smart speaker positioned as a simpler alternative to the regular WiiM Sound. It supports hi-res playback, several wireless broadcasting standards and multi-room integratio...

Yetnesh Dubey, 11 Dec 2025 15:00

New Seiko 5 Sports limited-edition automatic watch launches as a collab with Pink Panther

Seiko has unveiled the limited-edition Pink Panther SRPM07, sporting a 38 mm case, pink dial with paw prints, themed caseback, and 4R36 movement. It comes with a bracelet, pink nylon strap, and special packaging, limited to 9,999 ...

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Dec 2025 14:57

The Corsair Frame 4000D mid-tower gaming PC case now comes with an LCD variant, boasting a 14.5-inch touch display. (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair Frame 4000D LCD: Premium gaming mid-tower PC case launched with 14.5-inch touchscreen display

For those looking out for a new mid-tower gaming PC case with decent airflow, the Corsair 4000D has always been a solid choice. The company has now started selling the Frame 4000D LCD, which packs the 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge touchsc...

Sambit Saha, 11 Dec 2025 14:37

Sonic toothbrush in shared use (image source: ChatGPT)

Sonic toothbrush in shared use? Based on personal experience, not a good idea

No, I’m not talking about the social consequences. Our electric sonic toothbrush simply died after about 18 months. The replacement quit even sooner. Both units ended up with the exact same issue, which likely has to do with the f...

Christian Hintze, 11 Dec 2025 14:24

Blasphemous 2 is 67% off on Steam until December 18. (Image source: blasphemous2game.com)

Deal | Gloomy Soulslike Metroidvania drops below $10 for the first time on Steam – 16,000 reviews, 90% positive

Blasphemous 2 blends brutal Soulslike combat, classic Metroidvania exploration and a dark, atmospheric pixel world to deliver a true fan favorite. And right now, it's 67% off on Steam – the first time the price has dipped below $1...

Marius Müller, 11 Dec 2025 14:16

The Forerunner 970 has now received its second v15.xx stable update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin delivers mysterious new stable update for multiple smartwatches

Garmin has started rolling out a new stable update for two of its recent mid-range smartwatches. Available worldwide, it remains a mystery as to what Garmin has actually changed this time around.

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2025 14:12

Gate Guard Simulator was announced on Steam on December 9. (Image source: Steam / Forklift Interactive via YouTube)

Let the bard in or toss him off the bridge – in this game you are the castle's bouncer

Gate Guard Simulator, recently revealed on Steam, lets players step into the shoes of a medieval castle guard, deciding who gets to pass through the gate – and who ends up in the moat. Scheduled for release in 2026, the game is al...

Marius Müller, 11 Dec 2025 14:12

The OneXPlayer Super X is powerful enough to play triple-A games without needing support from an eGPU. (Image source: One-Netbook)

An Asus ROG Flow Z13 but with 120 Hz OLED and an 85 Wh battery: OneXPlayer Super X released with up to 128 GB RAM and optional liquid cooling

One-Netbook has finally released its Asus ROG Flow Z13 alternative globally. Available starting at $1,899, the OneXPlayer Super X hopes to surpass its Asus rival with a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, a larger battery, M.2 2280 storage a...

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2025 14:07

Govee to launch new lantern-shaped smart floor lamp

A new Govee smart light, the Lantern Floor Lamp, appears to be on the way. Recently spotted in the database of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, this model is certified for Matter 1.3. According to the company, it will throw co...

Polly Allcock, 11 Dec 2025 14:05

Non Player Combat is a fully AI-generated reality show. (Image source: AiMation Studios via YouTube)

Fortnite meets Hunger Games: There are no humans in this YouTube reality show

The new reality show Non Player Combat drops six contestants onto a perilous island. The twist? They're not real people but fully AI-generated characters making decisions on their own. Even the creators have no idea how each episo...

Marius Müller, 11 Dec 2025 14:04

TCL has released the PlayCube projector in the UK. (Image source: TCL)

TCL home cinema projector with unusual design now available in the UK

TCL has released the P series PlayCube Projector in the UK. This portable model, designed for home theaters, is already available in the US. The award-winning device has an unusual, twisting design, can throw images up to 150 inch...

Polly Allcock, 11 Dec 2025 13:36

The global Redmi Note 15 series is apparently available in Poland. Pictured: teaser image for the lineup. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 series makes quiet debut with five phones in tow

The Redmi Note 15 series appears to have made a quiet global debut, with Poland seemingly being the first region where the lineup is available. Just like a recent leak suggested, the international lineup will initially bring five ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Dec 2025 13:04

The Asus TUF F16 gaming laptop weighs 4.8 lbs.(2.2 kg). (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | RTX 5070-powered Asus TUF F16 (2025) gaming laptop is more than $400 off

The Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2025) gaming laptop is enjoying a sizeable 26% discount at Walmart. Equipped with an RTX 5070 laptop GPU alongside an Core i7-14650HX CPU, the Asus TUF F16 FX608JPR is built for high-refresh-rate FHD and s...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Dec 2025 12:37

Garmin is now offering the first new stable update for the Fenix 7 since mid-September. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update for older high-end smartwatches with a dozen improvements, but there's a catch

Garmin has finally delivered a new stable update for the Fenix 7 and associated smartwatches. The first update of its kind in almost three months, unfortunately Garmin has placed a key restriction on the update's distribution for ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2025 12:34

The Viture x Cyberpunk 2077 Luma Cyber XR Glasses is a celebration of Cyberpunk 2077's 5th anniversary. (Image source: Viture)

Viture and CD Projekt Red partner for limited edition Cyberpunk 2077 Luma Cyber XR Glasses

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red partnered with XR glasses manufacturer, Viture, for a limited edition version of its Luma Pro XR Glasses. Limited to just 10,000 units, the XR glasses feature a ...

Habeeb Onawole, 11 Dec 2025 12:19

The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro heads for global release as certification emerges

After its launch in China in September, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro has appeared in FCC certification, indicating potential international availability. The certification reveals information about the tablet's global variant.

Huzefa Baloch, 11 Dec 2025 12:15

A Steam Deck device (Image source: Valve via Unsplash; edited)

Deal | Humble Bundle offers 9 award-winning and award-nominated games worth $204 for $14

Humble Bundle has introduced a new game bundle filled with award-nominated and award-winning titles — the Award Nominations Bundle. This bundle contains a total of 9 games worth $204, and it is selling for $14. It will expire on J...

Chibuike Okpara, 11 Dec 2025 12:11

The Steam Deck OLED remains the best option for those wanting an x86 handheld on a budget. (Image source: ETA Prime)

YouTuber crowns best gaming handhelds of 2025 with a surprising winner

ETA Prime has awarded his favourite x86 gaming handhelds of 2025. While there has been plenty of noise lately about AMD Strix Halo, the popular YouTuber's top picks may surprise fans of high-end gaming handhelds.

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2025 11:45

Nintendo now pays 41% more for DRAM used in the Switch 2 compared to three months ago. (Image source: Petar)

Nintendo Switch 2 could become more expensive as RAM costs jump 41%

Nintendo sold more than 10 million units of Switch 2 in its first four months, marking the most successful console launch to date. However, soaring DRAM and NAND costs have massively eroded the company’s margins – to the point tha...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Dec 2025 11:18

HyperOS 3 brings a plethora of new features, with the most notable being HyperIsland. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi is rolling out HyperOS 3 to 10 more Xiaomi and Redmi phones

Xiaomi is rolling out its Android 16–based HyperOS 3 update to ten more Xiaomi and Redmi phones in China. The latest batch includes the MIX Fold 3, Xiaomi 13 series, and several Redmi Note models as the company ramps up its upgrad...

Kristen Spradlin, 11 Dec 2025 11:06

The Casio GMW-BZ5000 series watches have officially launched in the US (Image source: Casio)

Casio’s new solar-powered GMW-BZ5000 full metal watches now available in the US

Casio has officially launched its GMW-BZ5000 series of full metal watches in the US market. The company’s new GMW-BZ5000 series consists of three models, including the GMW-BZ5000D-1, the GMW-BZ5000BD-1, and the GMW-BZ5000GD-9. Fea...

Abhinav Fating, 11 Dec 2025 09:58

New Viltrox converters allow the Fujifilm X100 VI to offer focal lengths of 28 mm and 50 mm. (Image source: Fujifilm)

Fujifilm X100VI gains 28 mm and 50 mm focal lengths with inexpensive converters

The Fujifilm X100VI is exclusively available with a fixed 35 mm lens (full-frame equivalent). Viltrox recently introduced two relatively affordable converters that enable users to achieve either a 28 mm or 50 mm focal length on th...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Dec 2025 09:36

A woman is looking at a large screen displaying various data. (Image source: Freepik.com)

IBM acquires Confluent for $11B to supercharge WatsonX AI with real-time data streaming

IBM is buying data-streaming specialist Confluent in an $11 billion all-cash deal, betting that real-time data pipelines will be the backbone of its hybrid cloud and enterprise AI strategy.

Darryl Linington, 11 Dec 2025 09:00

The FAEX1 starts at around $1,557 in China. Pictured: a promo image of the mini PC. (Image source: FEVM - edited)

FEVM intros new 1 liter mini PC with top-end AMD Strix Halo APU and OCuLink

The FEVM FAEX1 has been launched in China as a new mini PC that's powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. This Strix Halo system features a 1-liter chassis, has an OcuLink port, and is available with up to 128 GB of RAM. The startin...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Dec 2025 08:24

Tracking WhatsApp (symbolic image created with Stable Diffusion)

Weak security in WhatsApp and Signal allows low-skill attackers to track users

Researchers at the University of Vienna have uncovered vulnerabilities within WhatsApp and Signal that allow undetectable user tracking through round-trip time (RTT) measurements. A simple program now available on GitHub demonstra...

Marc Herter, 11 Dec 2025 08:19

Gigabyte will soon start manufacturing its motherboard line up in India. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte to start manufacturing motherboards in India, plans to add monitors and laptops soon

Gigabyte will soon start manufacturing in India joining the likes of OEMs such as Asus, Acer, HP, and Lenovo. The company's India manufacturing will start off with motherboards with plans to scale up to monitors and laptops in the...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Dec 2025 07:49

Xiaomi is expanding stable HyperOS 3 update to two more devices. (Image source: Xiaomi, edited by Notebookcheck)

Poco F6 Pro and Redmi Pad 2 pick up stable HyperOS 3 based on Android 16

Xiaomi is expanding its Android 16–based HyperOS 3 update to more devices, including the Poco F6 Pro and Redmi Pad 2. The update brings major UI changes, new multitasking features, and a suite of AI tools.

Kristen Spradlin, 11 Dec 2025 07:38

The Pocket Play looks very similar to the Sony Xperia Play. Pictured: the front and the back of the gaming phone. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Pocket Play: Ayaneo bets on Xperia Play-like slide-out controls for its first gaming phone

Ayaneo previously teased that it was making a gaming phone, and now, the device has been fully showcased. Called Pocket Play, it comes with a design formula that's very similar to the Sony Xperia Play, but the company didn't share...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Dec 2025 06:56

The Vovo Neo smart toilet comes with health monitoring, heated seating, and auto flushing. (Image source: Vovo)

Vovo Neo smart toilet monitors health, usage, and safety

Vovo has extended what toilets can do with the Neo—a smart toilet that can monitor users for health problems. The toilet can also auto-open the lid, auto-flush after each use, clean bums with heated water, and deodorize the air.

David Chien, 11 Dec 2025 06:06

The Smalth Titanium smart ring offers up to 7 days of battery life in normal use (Image source: Smalth)

Smalth Titanium: New smart ring launches with titanium shell and 12 days of battery life

Smalth has introduced a new Titanium smart ring with 12 days of battery life. The smart ring has a titanium shell, an offline data storage feature, SpO2 and heart rate tracking, and app-based controls. On top of that, it’s said to...

Abhinav Fating, 11 Dec 2025 05:53

The Unigrid Na Plus Fleet 12V sodium-ion battery can replace lead-acid automobile batteries with no vehicle modifications. (Image source: Unigrid)

Unigrid unveils Na+ Fleet: A drop-in 12-volt sodium-ion battery replacement for automobiles

Unigrid has unveiled the Na+ (Plus) Fleet battery for automoative applications. The 12-volt battery is a drop-in replacement requiring no vehicle modifications. It uses safer sodium rather than lithium for the cathode for a safer ...

David Chien, 11 Dec 2025 04:59

The Cyberpunk universe is stepping into a new arena with a physical trading card game that brings the world of Night City to your tabletop. (Image Source: YouTube video)

Cyberpunk trading card game brings Night City to the tabletop with exclusive, limited time rewards for early followers

2026 will be a good year for Cyberpunk 2077 and Edgerunner fans. A new kind of Cyberpunk experience is on the horizon, and this one doesn’t require a controller or a screen. Fans of the series will be able to dive into Night City ...

Santiago Nino, 11 Dec 2025 04:03

Pictured are JWST, Hubble, Chandra, and Swift space telescopes (Image source: NASA; edited)

NASA finishes telescope set to detect 10× more supernovae than all others combined

NASA has finished assembling the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a next-generation observatory designed to hunt for dark energy and previously forecast to detect ten times more supernovae than all existing telescopes combined h...

Chibuike Okpara, 11 Dec 2025 02:43

The Tiiny AI Pocket Lab mini PC packs 80 GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 12-core ARM CPU. (Image source: Tiiny AI, edited)

Tiiny AI Pocket Lab: Mini PC with 12-core ARM CPU and 80 GB LPDDR5X memory unveiled ahead of CES

Tiiny AI is an American startup that has introduced a brand-new mini PC with one goal - putting large LLMs in user's pockets. The impressively tiny Pocket Lab mini PC packs a 12-core ARM CPU along with an NPU that is capable of up...

Sambit Saha, 11 Dec 2025 02:05

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 banner with PS5 and Xbox consoles (Image source: screenshot, Call of Duty YouTube with edits)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 player count reportedly higher than Battlefield 6 or Arc Raiders

It may surprise fans to learn that Black Ops 7 still has more support than its rivals. Despite superior Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders player counts on Steam, Call of Duty boasts greater engagement on consoles. Arc Raiders dominate...

Adam Corsetti, 11 Dec 2025 00:55

The next iPad is slated to bring some remarkable upgrades (pictured: iPad 11th-gen; image source: Notebookcheck)

Upcoming 12th-gen iPad to arrive with two significant upgrades

A new leak has revealed some specs of the next-gen base iPad (2026). Along with a major SoC upgrade, it will also come with Apple's new N1 wireless chip.

Anil Ganti, 11 Dec 2025 00:09

The O'Pen 3 is available in three different colors (Image source: Olight)

Olight O'Pen 3: Compact flashlight features laser and red light

Olight has refreshed its penlight with the so-called O’Pen 3. It offers more light sources than its predecessor which turns it into a luminous ballpoint pen. However, this gadget also carries a high price tag.

Andreas Sebayang, 11 Dec 2025 00:06

Garmin is rolling out version 20.24 software to the Fenix 8 smartwatch (pictured). (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new Fenix smartwatch update with map bug fix

Garmin is now rolling out system software 20.24 for the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro, Fenix E, Enduro 3 and Tactix 8 smartwatches. This stable release tackles three bugs experienced by users of these wearables. They are linked to maps, th...

Polly Allcock, 10 Dec 2025 23:56

Garmin’s Instinct 3 smartwatch (pictured) is receiving software version 12.23. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin smartwatches get app-related bug fixes in new update

The Garmin Instinct 3, Instinct E and Instinct Crossover smartwatches are now receiving system software 12.21. This update brings two bug fixes to these wearables, tackling issues linked to apps. According to the company, this is ...

Polly Allcock, 10 Dec 2025 23:51

Xiaomi Pad 8 first look: Unboxing, accessories and initial impressions

What's inside the box of the Xiaomi Pad 8? As part of our detailed review, the affordable but lightning-fast Chinese tablet recently arrived in our test lab, after which we did take a look at the retail packaging and everything th...

Florian Schmitt, 10 Dec 2025 23:46

The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini is available in three colors. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo begins shipping the Pocket Air Mini after initial delay

The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini has begun shipping after being available to pre-order since October. The first batch of orders will include those who backed the project on Indiegogo.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Dec 2025 23:37

21.12	I expected a bit more from this powerhouse gaming laptop
21.12	Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (AMD) 2025 Review: Worth the Hype?
21.12	Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) Ultra 5 Review: Just one issue…
21.12	I used the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI for a month and I think Acer might have just redefined portability
21.12	Acer Nitro Lite 16 review: A stylish laptop for gamers and creators under Rs 1 lakh
21.12	Is the HP Omnibook X Flip the Laptop of Choice for Creatives?
21.12	HP Omnibook X Flip 14 Review
21.12	Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Review
21.12	Lenovo Legion 9i (18″, Gen 10) review – RTX 5090 Power & Forged Carbon
21.12	This beastly Core Ultra 7 laptop with 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD is hard to ignore for $1,000