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A close-up of the ROG G1000's AniMe Holo display. (Image source: Asus)

Return of AniMe Matrix but on a gaming desktop: Asus teases ROG G1000 ahead of CES 2026 debut

Asus has confirmed that it will be presenting a new gaming tower next month during CES 2026 in Las Vegas. In the meantime, it has hinted that the ROG G1000 will contain the spiritual successor to the AniMe Matrix from older ROG Ze...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2025 23:38

Rockstar nearly released GTA: Tokyo, but GTA 6 maps outside U.S. unlikely says former dev

Although GTA: Tokyo was a possibility, Rockstar Games has been reluctant to explore outside the U.S. A former technical director doesn’t anticipate GTA 6 to feature exotic locations either. Instead, the studio will continue to rev...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Dec 2025 23:23

The C500 is a new CNC machine for various different materials (Image source: NestWorks)

Kickstarter success: NestWorks C500 CNC machine is 40% off and can process titanium with high accuracy

The new C500 can apparently process a wide variety of materials with relative ease. This CNC machine promises many possibilities, such as the custom production of spare parts or even completely original creations.

Silvio Werner, 22 Dec 2025 23:21

The ProArt PX13 2026 GoPro Edition should look a fair bit different from Asus' current model. (Image source: Asus)

With GoPro action camera design cues: Asus teases new ProArt PX13 laptop before CES 2026

Asus has lifted the lid on its next ProArt laptop release. Adopting GoPro branding and apparent functionality too, the new ProArt PX13 will depart from the all-black look of Asus' current 13-inch creator laptop.

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2025 22:55

The Pixel Duo pairs an IPS panel with an e-ink display (Image source: Mechanical Pixel)

Pixel Duo concept smartphone sports dual display on the front with a big e-ink panel

Almost all smartphones rely on an IPS or OLED panel these days, but niche products with e-ink displays are also available. The Pixel Duo concept smartphone now shows how the advantages of both technologies could be combined by sim...

Hannes Brecher, 22 Dec 2025 22:07

A screengrab of The Last Ninja Collection (image source: Steam)

Seven faithful C64, Amiga, and ZX Spectrum classics return in The Last Ninja Collection on Steam

The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games brings seven meticulously preserved C64, Amiga, and ZX Spectrum classics to Steam, bundling the full Last Ninja trilogy with remixed editions and celebrated fighting titles like Internationa...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Dec 2025 22:00

The Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W) is now $87.99 after a 35% discount. (Image source: Anker)

Deal | Anker's 25K 165W power bank with display is down to its lowest price ever at Amazon

Anker’s Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W) has dropped back to its Black Friday price after a 35% discount. The high-capacity battery bank can fast-charge four devices simultaneously and comes with two built-in USB-C cables and a conve...

Elvis Shida, 22 Dec 2025 22:00

The Talix Zeta power station is supposed to last a long time (Image source: Talix, Lenovo)

Lenovo Talix Zeta: Expandable power station offers 20-year lifespan, 240W USB-C and solar charging

The Lenovo Talix Zeta promises extremely high durability and is designed to store a significant amount of energy. The capacity can be expanded considerably, while the new power station can also be connected to an accompanying smar...

Silvio Werner, 22 Dec 2025 21:40

Foldable iPhone CAD render. (Image source: iPhone-Ticker/edited)

Galaxy Z Fold Wide specs leak details Samsung's answer to first foldable iPhone

Samsung will be mimicking the first foldable iPhone when it launches not one but two Galaxy Z Fold devices in 2026. It will also copy another feature of the iPhone Fold, or whatever Apple calls its first bendy device.

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Dec 2025 20:55

Detroit: Become Human is 90% off in the Steam Winter Sale, running until January 5, 2026. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Record price: Interactive adventure (96% positive) drops from $40 to $4 in Steam Winter Sale

Detroit: Become Human tells the interconnected stories of three androids, with every player decision influencing a highly branching narrative. The game has been well received, known for its strong replay value, and is now availabl...

Marius Müller, 22 Dec 2025 20:55

There are growing indications that GTA 6 Online will feature MMO-style elements. (Image source: Rockstar)

GTA 6 could evolve into an MMO

There are signs that GTA 6 Online could take a significant leap forward by adopting features commonly found in MMOs. This speculation was fueled by comments from MMO veteran Richard Vogel and Rockstar’s acquisition of FiveM develo...

Marius Müller, 22 Dec 2025 20:54

The Beelink ME Pro features a unibody metal design and comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed. (Image source: Beelink)

ME Pro: Beelink releases new compact NAS globally with promise of future AMD and ARM modularity

Beelink has now launched its new network-attached storage (NAS) solution globally. Available in a variety of configurations, with more to come, the Beelink ME Pro starts at just over $350 and offers up to 72 TB of storage across f...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2025 20:47

Baseus’ X1 Pro security camera (pictured) is now available at Amazon US. (Image source: Baseus via Amazon)

Baseus Security X1 Pro Smart Security Camera now available more widely

Baseus is now selling its X1 Pro Dual-Tracking Solar Security Camera via one retailer in the US. The earlier Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for this smart home product ended earlier in December 2025, with backers yet to receive...

Polly Allcock, 22 Dec 2025 19:42

The price of IKEA’s new smart home sensors (Myggbett pictured) has been lowered in some markets. (Image source: IKEA)

Several new IKEA smart home sensors now cheaper

The price of some of IKEA’s new Matter-compatible smart home products has been lowered in certain countries in Europe and North America. Several of these changes appear to be linked to pricing standardisation across one market, wh...

Polly Allcock, 22 Dec 2025 19:38

Shelly’s Wall Display X2i (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Shelly)

Shelly quietly launches new Wall Display XL smart home hub

The Shelly Wall Display X2i, a smart home control panel, has been quietly released in Europe. It can be used to remotely manage and control connected devices, with support for energy consumption monitoring for certain products. Th...

Polly Allcock, 22 Dec 2025 19:30

Intel Nova Lake CPUs are expected to utilize the cutting-edge Intel 18A process node, the same node used for Panther Lake chips. (Panther Lake chip sample pictured here). (Imager source: Intel)

Exorbitant Intel Nova Lake price and monstrous specs leak with 52 cores, 288 MB bLLC, and 15% IPC uplift for P-cores

Intel Nova Lake CPUs are scheduled to release sometime in late 2026. Intel is reportedly going all-out with up to 52 total cores and even 144 MB of extra last-level L3 cache. However, RedGamingTech has repored that there could be ...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Dec 2025 19:20

Deal | Steam is now giving away a unique well-received adventure-crime RPG for free until Christmas

The Deed: Dynasty is now free to keep on Steam for a short duration - the deal ends on Christmas Day. The narrative crime adventure puts players in the role of a killer trying to frame others, and holds a "Very Positive" user rati...

Anubhav Sharma, 22 Dec 2025 19:12

The Apple M4-powered Mac mini with 16 GB memory and 256 GB storage is now $200 off at Micro Center. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff of Notebookcheck)

Deal | Apple M4 Mac Mini with 16 GB unified memory scores $200 discount ahead of Christmas

The M4-powered Mac mini is an impressively powerful mini PC with an equally impressive footprint. The capable mini PC is now available with a $200 discount at Micro Center, offering an exciting opportunity for those who are willin...

Sambit Saha, 22 Dec 2025 18:58

OLED TVs last longer than LCD televisions according to a longevity test by Rtings (Image source: Rtings)

OLED TVs beat LCD TVs in 3-year longevity test

Many buyers of an OLED TV or OLED gaming monitor might be concerned that the lifespan of their expensive screen is limited due to potential burn-in. However, a long-term test over 3 years shows that LCDs can fail faster in many ca...

Hannes Brecher, 22 Dec 2025 18:40

The Baseus PowerMega 140-watt fast charger is now available with a massive 56% discount on Amazon. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | Baseus 140-watt GaN charger discounted by 56% in Amazon's ongoing holiday sale

Thanks to Amazon's ongoing holiday sale, the 140-watt Baseus PowerMega GaN charger is now available for a record-low price on the platform. With triple output ports and a compact design, the 140-watt fast charger is undoubtedly a ...

Sambit Saha, 22 Dec 2025 18:04

Assassin's Creed Shadows playing on Switch 2 (Image source: screenshot, Assassin's Creed YouTube with edits)

Many Switch 2 games could see a performance boost after Nintendo and Ubisoft collab

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) could be an asset to Switch 2 games with wavering frame rates. Unfortunately, screen tearing remains an issue, particularly with titles that run at lower than 40fps. Ubisoft solved the problem in Assass...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Dec 2025 17:48

Deal | 85% of critics recommend: Open-world detective now free on Epic Games for a very limited time

Epic Games is continuing with its 24-hour game giveaways to celebrate the holiday season. Now, the storefront has pivoted to a popular open-world detective title that 85% of critics recommend and maintains a Very Positive rating o...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2025 17:36

The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a 50 MP pill-shaped front camera (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei launches Nova 15 Ultra with new dual-ring design and 120 Hz OLED display

Huawei has announced the Nova 15 series lineup in China with a new dual-ring design. The Nova 15 series consists of a total of three models, including the Nova 15, the Nova 15 Pro, and the Nova 15 Ultra. The top-end model features...

Abhinav Fating, 22 Dec 2025 17:14

The OnePlus Turbo will launch as a cheaper option to the OnePlus 15R, latter pictured. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Turbo reveals itself in early benchmarks with 16 GB of RAM and 165 Hz OLED display rumoured

The OnePlus Turbo has surfaced in early benchmarks. Sporting 16 GB of RAM with a 165 Hz OLED display rumoured, the OnePlus Turbo trades blows with the OnePlus 13R while matching the performance of popular mid-range smartphones lik...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2025 16:51

A screengrab from the Perfect Dark reboot (image source: Xbox Wire)

Microsoft layoffs: Perfect Dark VA says she recorded “entire chapters” before Xbox canceled reboot

Voice actor Alix Wilton-Regan has revealed that Microsoft’s canceled Perfect Dark reboot had reached advanced development, with whole motion-capture chapters and key milestones completed before funding was abruptly pulled. Her acc...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Dec 2025 16:40

Xiaomi went a little above and beyond with the video sample. Pictured: Xiaomi 17 Ultra attached to a drone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 17 Ultra camera prowess showcased with firework drone video and photo samples

Just after officially revealing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the company has confirmed that the camera flagship phone will feature a 1-inch Light Hunter 1050L image sensor. To showcase what it can offer, the brand has shared some sample p...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Dec 2025 14:30

An image showing a LEGO figurine of Gandalf. (Image source: aitoff - Pixabay)

New details about the LEGO Minas Tirith set have been leaked

Details about the new LEGO Minas Tirith set have been leaked. But while we have information about the number of pieces and its price, it is necessary to remain cautious and wait for an official announcement from the company.

Alexis Stegmann, 22 Dec 2025 14:15

The Rogbid Vogue smart bracelets, pictured in two colorways against a glossy table-like background. (Image source: Rogbid)

Rogbid Vogue arrives as a new 2.8 mm slim metal smart bracelet priced at $59.99

Rogbid just introduced its new Vogue smart bracelet with a 2.8 mm stainless steel body, basic health tracking, small notification display, 10 ATM rating and 5–7 day battery life, priced at $59.99.

Anubhav Sharma, 22 Dec 2025 14:11

The Magic 8 Air will likely look identical to the Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro. (Image Source: Honor)

Honor Magic 8 Air: Compact flagship phone detailed in new leak

A new leak has now revealed details of Honor's upcoming compact, slim premium phone. This device, said to be the Honor Magic 8 Air, could be lined up to debut in January.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2025 14:09

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro. (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

New iPhone 18 Pro leak dismisses claims of planned major changes

Word on the grapevine claims the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max could ditch the Dynamic Island found on their predecessors, thanks to under-display Face ID. According to one leaker, though, the phones are unlikely to get any signifi...

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2025 14:01

Pictured - an official screenshot from Light Up the Town with the protagonist of the game - Bean, the ferret. (Image source: Steam)

New cozy holiday-coded game enters Steam's trending charts shortly before Christmas

Light Up The Town is a cozy, Christmas‑themed decorating game where you play as Bean the ferret. The goal is to string lights across a snowy Colorado town in a short, low‑pressure, controller‑friendly holiday experience on PC....

Anubhav Sharma, 22 Dec 2025 13:15

More new free games will be added soon. Pictured: edited cover photo of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus. (Image source: Amazon Luna)

Deal | December 2025 game giveaway lineup expands as four free games unlock on Amazon Luna

Amazon has added four more free games to the December 2025 game giveaway lineup of Luna. If their regular prices are considered, these newly added free games are worth around $51. They have decent player reception as well.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Dec 2025 13:07

Nova Lake, Intel's next major desktop CPU architecture, will be releasing in late 2026. (Image source: Intel, Pixabay, edited)

Detailed Intel Razer Lake, Titan Lake, and Hammer Lake leak alleges big IPC gains, Unified Core design, and more

RedGamingTech has dropped a detailed leak covering several of Intel's future desktop and mobile CPU architectures. Following Nova Lake CPUs, Intel is expected to bring Razer Lake desktop CPUs and Titan Lake mobile processor. Intel...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Dec 2025 12:32

The GuliKit TMR Joystick Module for ROG Xbox Ally/Xbox Ally X is now available for $19.99. (Image source: GuliKit)

GuliKit launches official $19.99 TMR anti-drift joysticks for Xbox Ally and Ally X

GuliKit previously partnered with Asus to release Hall effect joystick modules for the ROG Ally X. The new TMR-based ROG Xbox Ally (X) modules eliminate stick drift while offering smoother and even more precise input.

Elvis Shida, 22 Dec 2025 11:06

The OnePlus 13T. (Image Source: Inspiration Institute on Weibo)

OnePlus 15T: Details of compact high-end phone reiterated well ahead of release

The OnePlus 13T launched in China and was then rebadged as the 13S for the Indian market. A successor to the compact phone is in the works, with new leaks now throwing some more light on what to expect.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2025 09:27

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra. (Image Source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X9 Ultra hyped up to launch as most impressive camera smartphone in the world

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra has now been tipped to debut as the most impressive camera smartphone in the world. While that may end up being a vain claim, the Find X9 Ultra will likely offer the best zoom ever seen on a smartphone, in l...

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2025 09:16

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will launch in China on December 25. Pictured: a promo picture showcasing the Starry Green colorway of the phone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 17 Ultra appears in official images and video before imminent debut

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has now been officially showcased through teaser photos and video. It also finally has an official Chinese launch date, and as speculated before, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 camera flagship will make an immine...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Dec 2025 07:47

Sixth Epic Games Store mystery free game history points to strong upcoming giveaway

The sixth mystery free game will soon be unveiled on Epic Games Store. While there’s no official hint, per past giveaway patterns, it could be a title that many might want to claim.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Dec 2025 07:06

An artist's concept of PSR J2322 2650b (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI; cropped)

Webb finds a strange planet that defies explanation

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observed an exoplanet called PSR J2322-2650b. This exoplanet orbits a rapidly spinning neutron star. But what is most strange about the exoplanet is the composition of its atmosphere — it mostly c...

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Dec 2025 05:42

The Echo Aviation Controller is designed for flight simulations (Image source: Honeycomb)

Special controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane now available

The Echo Aviation Controller is now being sold directly by Honeycomb. The gamepad comes with six downloadable profiles for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, utilizes Hall effect sensors and can be used for playing on the go.

Andreas Sebayang, 22 Dec 2025 03:24

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle banner is shown (Image source: Amazon with edits)

Nintendo axes the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, ending price break on console and game

For many fans, the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle was a no-brainer purchase. A leaked internal memo confirms that the package with the popular Switch 2 game will soon no longer be available. Nintendo hasn’t revealed a new bundle...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Dec 2025 03:24

Promotional shot showcasing the Analogue 3D console (image source: Analogue)

Veteran N64 dev says Analogue 3D ‘nowhere near cycle accurate’ in new test video

Veteran N64 developer and hacker Kaze Emanuar has publicly challenged Analogue 3D’s claims of cycle accuracy and “100% compatibility,” presenting side-by-side tests that show slower performance, missing hardware behaviors, and fai...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Dec 2025 02:12

Nvidia GeForce Now banner is shown (Image source: Nvidia Blog with edits)

GeForce Now hourly caps make cloud gaming a less enticing alternative to high DDR5 RAM prices

Nvidia GeForce Now is about to impose 100-hour monthly limits on all gamers. For the most active users, purchasing additional time will make subscription fees skyrocket. A new comparison shows whether they are better served by bui...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Dec 2025 01:26

Atari is building a $124 million gaming hotel in Phoenix and fans can buy in for just $500

Atari is reviving its brand with an ambitious plan to build a neon-soaked, esports-ready “gaming hotel” in Phoenix, Arizona, inviting fans to invest from as little as $500 as part of a community-focused funding model. With $14 mil...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Dec 2025 01:18

A screengrab: A Playtile in action (image source: r/SBCGaming)

This tiny $12 gamepad sticks to your screen and makes smartphones feel like a real handheld

Playtiles, a $12 credit-card-sized gamepad that physically overlays smartphone touch controls, is finally reaching early backers after months of anticipation, delivering a surprisingly sturdy, adhesive-free alternative to Bluetoot...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Dec 2025 00:54

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