Some Huawei Watch Fit 3 smartwatch users in China are currently beta testing a HarmonyOS Next update. The change log for the software notes three features, including a new screenshot tool and an extra watch face. Plus, a fourth new feature relating to messaging has been reported.

Bitcoin has finally crossed the long-awaited six figures mark. The cryptocurrency is up 140% in 2024 and is expected to continue its upward trajectory under the upcoming Trump administration.

Tecno's Megapad 11 arrives as a better and bigger alternative to the Megapad 10 announced a few months ago. The new tablet joins the already packed budget segment with features such as a MediaTek chipset, expandable storage, and LTE connectivity.

ChatGPT firm OpenAI has partnered with US-based defense startup Anduril, co-founded by Palmer Lucky, to develop an AI model that can detect aerial threats like unmanned drones.

The facility is expected to require an investment of approximately $10 billion and will become Meta's 27th data center globally. The company has not yet disclosed the anticipated completion or operational date for the center.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25+ smartphone has stopped by Geekbench for another set of single-core and multi-core benchmarks results. The scores put the Exynos 2500 below both the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and the Apple A18 Pro. Rumors have it that the Exynos 2500 will power next-year's Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Google has announced a new video generation model, Veo, for Vertex AI. It also announced Imagen 3, the next-generation update for the company's image generation model.

Tencent has launched a new text-to-video generation tool, Hunyuan Video. The generator is based on the Hunyuan Foundation model and is aimed at enterprise and individual users.

Xreal has launched the One Pro AR glasses for gamers and spatial computing enthusiasts. The glasses present a virtual, three-axis stabilized display in front of users using a custom X1 chip, which also supports an ultra-wide 32:9 display mode.

One UI 7 public beta was previously rumored to land on eligible devices later this month. However, as the Samsung Germany customer support channel revealed, the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra will get the Android 15 beta update today.

The 2025 GPD Win 4 is here, and it packs one of the top-end Strix Point APUs, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. This updated gaming handheld is now available on Indiegogo with the early-bird pricing set at $1,172.

Updated SteamOS partner guidelines seem to point to an imminent full-scale launch of SteamOS on other gaming handhelds out of the box, nevermind simply as an ISO for gamers to install on their own machines. Previous work suggests the Asus ROG Ally may be among the first to receive "Powered by SteamOS" certification.

Researchers at USNW Sydney have recently developed an organic battery cell with impressive capacity, fast charge times, and is environmentally friendly. As the supply of Lithium slowly shrinks, the necessity for alternatives grows.

Strix Point is finally arriving in more devices and flavors. For example, the new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360. This slender business laptop is ideally suited for the 8 core version of Zen 5.

The IKEA Home smart app has recently been updated. While there are versions for both iOS and Android users, only those with Apple smartphones get a new dynamic lighting effect with this release. Similar features are available with smart lighting products from other brands like Philips Hue.

The 14-inch Acer Predator Helios Neo is a sleek yet well-equipped 3K gaming laptop with an RTX 4070, 16GB RAM and an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H. Thanks to a 30% discount, the portable gaming machine is now just $1,229.

Audiophiles looking for a new pair of open-back dynamic headphones can now acquire the Meze Audio 105 AER, which can be acquired for $399. With a tough yet light design, the 105 AER can deliver a comfortable listening experience across all musical genres. The numbers include 50 mm transducers, 42 Ω impedance, 112 dB SPL, and a 5 Hz to 30 kHz frequency range.

FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki told IGN Japan the studio has no immediate plans to expand upon the Elden Ring IP. Instead, the company is working on several games, some of which are being directed by people besides Miyazaki.

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra will be getting a new color that is based on the Pantone 2025 Color of The Year. The new variant will be unveiled in China but it is not known if it will be available in other regions.

RedMagic has unveiled the Go Power Bank, a portable accessory. The device is said to offer three functions, making it easier to charge your devices on the go. Features include an integrated USB-C cable, support for pass-through charging and a built-in digital display.

Xiaomi is releasing the Sound Outdoor speaker in India, having recently launched the device in the UK. The award-winning product has been rolling out to global markets since earlier this year. Features include a carry handle, a stereo sound mode, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity and the ability to take Bluetooth calls.

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is an Android super-flagship smartphone with a premium OLED display driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a one-inch main camera sensor - and the option of satellite communication support, according to a knowledgeable leaker. It is also now tipped to beat rivals such as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra onto the Chinese market in 2025.

Honda has officially completed its first solid-state battery production facility. It looks like the motorcycle maker will get into full-swing with solid-state electric motorcycle batteries as early as January, with the hopes of shorter EV charge times, better range, and lighter designs.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has been described in many quarters as the foldable that Samsung should have released globally as the Galaxy Z Fold6. Reportedly, Samsung has cancelled the next Special Edition though, primarily because of the various improvements planned for the Galaxy Z Fold7.

Acer asserts that its next Nitro-series cards can keep both creators and gamers happy as they are based on Arc B570 to B580 graphics. They are equipped with up to 12GB of GDDR6 RAM for speeds of up to 2,740MHz, and are backed to generate and edit content with Intel's AI Playground app. The "OC" cards also support ray-tracing using Direct X12 Ultimate and have HDMI 2.1 ports.

Garmin has just released Software Version 21.19 for the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965. While the new update package introduces dozens of changes for the five smartwatches, it also appears to break touchscreen functionality for some models and cause Wi-Fi issues on others.

Aaeon, a subsidiary of Asus, has hit the market with a new industrial-grade mini PC with support for discrete graphics. Powered by the i7 13700TE CPU and an Arc A350E/A370E GPU, the system boasts decent performance with great networking capabilities.

Based on new reports, Nvidia is working towards releasing its Rubin architecture up to six months earlier than previous rumours suggested. As a result, the first Rubin-based GPUs could arrive as soon as Q3 2025 sporting HBM4 memory and TSMC N3 (3 nm) nodes.

According to a new report, Samsung has no plans to introduce its first-generation tri-fold smartphone next year. Nonetheless, a renowned display analyst has offered an insight into the device's global availability.

While remaining an experimental distribution, EasyOS 6.5 is also considered a rather mature piece of code. Its highlights include several fixes, the 6.6.61 Linux kernel, as well as Chromium 130.0.6723.91 compiled in OpenEmbedded. This milestone refresh targets both releases, namely Scarthgap and Daedalus.

Originally thought to be the Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Phone (3) Pro, two of the devices in Nothing's product lineup for H1 2025 are now reported to be successors to the Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus with the third device being a new CMF-branded phone.

Amazon has revealed all the games it will give away to Prime members throughout December. Through the Prime Gaming channel, members can grab 18 games worth over $300 for free.

Oppo has unveiled a new accessory, the 50W AirVOOC Magnetic Charger, outside China. While designed for the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, the 50 W wireless charger can also be used to charge other devices like other Android smartphones or even recent Apple iPhones.

Xiaomi has now revealed plans to release the Poco M7 Pro 5G, over 16 months after the arrival of its predecessor. While Xiaomi is presenting the Poco M7 Pro 5G, it appears to be the Redmi Note 14 5G by another name.

Geekom is well-known for its impressive lineup of mini PCs, and the brand now seems poised to launch its first ARM-based offering powered by the Snapdragon X Elite SoC. While there is no word on pricing yet, it appears that the M4 Mac Mini is set to feel the heat.

EU's antitrust watchdogs have begun probing Nvidia's proposed bid for Run:ai by asking the company's customers if they saw a GPU software and hardware bundle as a competitive advantage.

The rumor mill surrounding the Switch 2 shows no signs of slowing down. While fans had been anticipating an earlier launch, fresh speculation now suggests the next-gen console won’t debut until summer 2025. For the first time, an insider has also shared specific details about its potential price.

EV batteries are undoubtedly brutally expensive to replace, making it a true hindrance for the pre-owned market where battery replacements might be necessary. According to a recent report, however, that may soon change, with prices dropping rapidly throughout the rest of the decade.

The 2024 Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 gaming laptop is back on sale at an enticing discount of $500. The laptop features an upper-midrange configuration of a flagship Core i9-14900HX CPU, an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage alongside a 16-inch QHD+ display.

According to a new report, ongoing software issues has forced Apple to delay its next HomePod release. Reportedly combining an Apple A18 chipset with up to a 7-inch display, the HomePod Smart Home Display is also expected to support Apple Intelligence from day one.

The Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3 and Fenix E smartwatches are receiving beta version 12.32. This firmware is said to tackle an issue relating to Map Manager and enhance the sensor pairing process. Plus, Garmin notes that it has restricted one metric to two workout types without providing any explanation as to why this was happening.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says Google is still the dominant player in the search market. Google and Microsoft's stranglehold over AI will widen the gap once they fully integrate Generative AI into search.

Toyota could launch the new bZ3C electric SUV in China early next year, according to a recent report. The EV debuted earlier this year and is geared towards younger drivers. There has since been speculation about details such as the electric vehicle’s range, motor, and autonomous driving features.

Casio recently launched the DW-5600SFC24-4, a limited edition G-Shock watch in collaboration with the Malaysian Selangor Football Club (SFC). The wearable quickly sold out at the brand’s online store, but more units could be on the way. Features include 200m water resistance and a five-year battery life expectancy.

Rumors suggest that two new smart locks are on the way from the Anker eufy brand. The Smart Lock E34 and E35 are both expected to offer palm recognition technology, making it easier to unlock your door. Other features of the battery-powered devices could include automatic locking features and a built-in sensor.

A South Korean media outlet reports Intel's 18A yields are worse than that of Samsung Foundry's second-gen 3 nm node. Apparently, they're at 10%, effectively rendering the node not viable for mass production.

The long-awaited Apple Watch support for the Tesla app is being pushed ahead of next week's 2024 Holiday Update rollout schedule.

The free-to-play shooter XDefiant is coming to an end: Ubisoft is shutting down the servers on June 3, 2025, and the game is no longer available for download. Nearly 300 Ubisoft employees will lose their jobs as a result of XDefiant's demise.

AI start-up World Labs has revealed a new AI-based system able to create an interactive 3D scene from 2D inputs. These 'worlds' can be explored and modified in real time.