Casio’s DQD-851J-8JF desk clock, inspired by the classic A158 wristwatch, launches in Japan on October 25, 2024. It features Wave Ceptor, thermometer, hygrometer, and snooze alarm, but its radio function will work only in Japan. Pre-orders are now open.

Philips Hue is now selling the Play HDMI sync box 8K in European countries, with pricing also confirmed for the US. The product allows you to sync your smart lights to video or games on your TV. This model features several upgrades compared to the original, including support for the higher resolution and HDMI 2.1 ports.

The Asus Rog Ally handheld gaming console has recorded a big $100 discount at Best Buy. With the price cut in place, the Asus Rog Ally has become a worthy deal considering the machine packs a speedy Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU alongside a high-quality IPS panel.

A network breach on October 5, 2024, forced Casio to delay its G-Shock watch releases, including the GMC-B2100AD-2A and GMC-B2100D-1A models. The company is investigating potential data compromise and securing its systems.

Samsung has recently confirmed that the One UI 7 update will land alongside the Galaxy S25 series next year. There were some concerns about public beta availability, which Samsung has now cleared up.

Fisker has inexplicably abandoned its Orange County headquarters. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year as EV sales momentum in America continues to slow. Owners can assume they are left holding the bag for any issues with their vehicles.

It looks like the promised SteamOS ISO release is closer than we might have thought. Valve's Gamescope microcompositor recently received support for the Asus ROG Ally and Ally X displays and making them fully compatible with the SteamOS overlay and refresh rate slider.

October Amazon Prime Day sale is about to end soon, and the Bose QuietComfort headphones will return to their original price. However, before this deal expires, you can get the noise-canceling headphones for 43% less than what they usually go for.

The curved 34-inch QD-OLED 175 Hz monitor can be had for under $550 USD while gamers on tighter budgets can opt for the IPS version for only $300. Innocn monitors are generally more affordable than those from Dell or MSI while offering many of the same features.

Sony has begun selling refurbished units of the original PlayStation 5 console released in 2020, with a starting price of $350. However, Amazon also has a deal on the newer PS5 Slim which is tempting.

There is still no official word yet about DJI's next drone release. However, an English-language promotional video showing what appears to be the DJI Air 3S has now appeared online. Leakers are in disagreement as to the drone's release date, though.

GameSir's Tarantula Pro controller wants to solve the problem of different button layouts by allowing users to change the layout with the press of a combination of buttons. The controller also packs a handful of other features including RGB lights and several customizable buttons.

CheckMag October is a great time to add a little fright to gaming sessions. In this list, we will explore a few games that will maximize a handheld horror experience.

The 24H2 update for Windows 11 is now being rolled out, and some users are encountering a frustrating bug causing the cursor to disappear in certain scenarios. Thankfully, an easy way of dealing with the issue has already been discovered.

The outstanding Samsung Odyssey G8 (G85SB) QD-OLED ultrawide gaming monitor has been discounted by a massive 49% for Amazon October Prime Day. The 1440p ultrawide gaming monitor features a 175 Hz refresh rate, 21:9 aspect ratio, and impressive peak brightness and colour reproduction.

The 27B2U6903 is Philip's latest business monitor. Available across Europe and the UK, the Philips 27B2U6903 has a 4K IPS panel with a presence sensor, as well as a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports that support 100 W PD and daisy chaining.

Succeeding the now ancient Microsoft Write, which was released in 1985, WordPad arrived with Windows 95 almost three decades ago. Sadly, Windows 11 24H2 will remove this app once it gets installed, and no successor is planned. In the future, Microsoft suggests users to replace WordPad with Notepad or Word, but those who want can keep using it.

EmuDeck may be popular as a tool. However, it turns out that few people wanted to jump aboard the project's first hardware releases.

A newly leaked official slide has blown the lid off Intel's entire upcoming Arrow Lake-S desktop CPU lineup, giving us confirmed information regarding the Core Ultra 9, Core Ultra 7, as well as the Core Ultra 5 CPUs, which are expected to boast some serious single-threaded performance gains.

Tecno’s new Spark 30C 5G affordable smartphone is now official in India. It comes with a 120Hz display, 48MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, and the Dimensity 6300 processor.

Designed by Pininfarina, the restyled electric Model C SUV is destined for the North American market and will aim to take on the likes of Model Y Juniper.

The Cuktech 20 is enjoying a hefty Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discount. While this sale lasts, the 25,000 mAh power bank with 140W fast charging support will be available at $79.99, its all-time low price.

A new leaked Geekbench benchmark result has seemingly exposed the upcoming Core 7 250H laptop CPU as a 14th-Gen CPU in disguise. This may be disappointing to some, but it may mean top-tier performance in a cheaper package.

Rockchip has outlined initial details for its first ARMv9.3-powered chipset. Arriving as the Rockchip RK3688, the SoC also has a 16 TOPS NPU and a powerful GPU for not just future single-board computers (SBCs) but also potentially affordable gaming handhelds too.

Apple's new metallic battery housing might end up being one of the iPhone 16 Pro's most important upgrades in the long run - accordingly, it is a shame that there is no see-through version of the new flagship. A prominent teardown vlogger has set out to fix that, however, with the help of some unexpected equipment.

Apple's entry-level MacBook Pro was undoubtedly the underdog of the lineup, featuring fewer ports as well as far lower memory. With the M4 generation, Apple seems to be doing away with the idea of trimming features on its entry-tier M4 MacBook Pro.

OPPO has announced that it will launch a Plus version of the K12, an up-to-date mid-range Android smartphone with the same specs and look as the OnePlus Nord CE4. The newer model is now officially linked to a long-lasting battery and a robust build. The K12 Plus is also slated to debut with a new version of OPPO's SUPERVOOC charging technology that might also be destined for the brand's next flagships.

Black Myth: Wukong launched as a third-person action RPG based on a classical Chinese novel. However, a modder named f布布u on Bilibili has transformed it into something that plays more like a modern Call of Duty game.

Over a dozen US states have sued TikTok, alleging it harms youth mental health through addictive features like endless scrolling, pushing minors into excessive use, and easing exploitation via live-streaming.

A new Sansui 55-inch OLED TV, the S55VOUG, has been launched in the US. The flagship model is relatively cheap given its features, which include a 120Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 ports, and support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Plus, the TV offers an AI karaoke tool that works with YouTube.

Casio has revealed the GM-B2100SD-1A watch in Japan, a new model in its G-Shock Full Metal range. The wearable is almost identical to an older watch in the 2100 series, though it has a higher contrast design. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity and solar charging for an extended battery life.

SpaceX has been temporarily authorized to deliver direct-to-cell Starlink services, while Tesla will deploy mobile Superchargers to help in areas affected by the hurricanes.

As part of Best Buy's reaction to Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days promotion, the big box retailer is selling the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED at $400 off. This laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a 15.6-inch OLED screen.

Through a Weibo post, Qualcomm has officially teased the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. While the teaser video didn't share any concrete details, it showed the back of a phone that's speculated to be the OnePlus 13.

As a consequence of the impressive demand for Nvidia GB200 AI solutions, Foxconn is now building what will be the world's largest GB200 chip manufacturing facility once finished. In addition to the chips and boards used, Foxconn will also provide the advanced cooling and heat dissipation hardware needed when deploying them in large-scale applications.

Doogee has now released the V40 Pro globally. Available for $599.99 in a choice of two colours, the device is IP69K certified, has a 200 MP primary camera and a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, among other features.

On October 7, 2024, a significant court ruling was announced in the "Epic Games v. Google" case, which could fundamentally change the app landscape at Android. The ruling compels Google to open its Play Store to third-party providers, paving the way for a more open app market on Android devices for at least three years.

GPD has finally released its long-awaited dual-display convertible laptop. Available from $1,270, the GPD Duo can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU.

The team behind the SUPER5 OLED display kit for the Switch Lite has announced an even brighter alternative intended for the regular Switch. Allegedly, it will allow Switch LCD or Switch OLED owners to swap in a much brighter OLED panel that peaks at well beyond 1,000 nits.

The Realme GT Neo 7 is aiming at an unbeatable price-performance ratio by offering strong specs - a large battery with 100 watt fast charging, one of the fastest smartphone processors currently available and a display with a high refresh rate - at an affordable price.

A possible successor to the long-running Raspberry Pi 400 has surfaced online. Seemingly, the Pi Foundation intends to release the Raspberry Pi 500 with the same Broadcom BCM 2712 chipset that underpins the Raspberry Pi 5.

TCL has launched a 2024 version of the 98P743 in one European country. The 98-inch 4K LED TV appears to have a higher refresh rate than its predecessor, and it is one of the cheaper models of this size. Features of the Google TV include support for Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos and FreeSync Premium Pro.

Red Dead Redemption and the Undead Nightmare expansion are set to launch on PC for the first time on October 29, 2024. Rockstar has promised upgraded visuals and performance upgrades, including 4K res, NVIDIA DLSS 3.7, and HDR10 support.

Casio is about to release another watch to celebrate its 50th Anniversary: the GMC-B2100ZE-1A. The wearable has recently appeared at Hatyai-Nalika in Thailand and appears to share many similarities with other recently released models in the GMC-B2100 series. Plus, rumors hint at US pricing and availability.

The Vivo X200 Standard Edition and OPPO Find X8 are projected to do battle for the title of best new vanilla flagship Android smartphone with the new MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor from their potentially imminent October 2024 debuts. Now, the former is believed to go into the fight with the larger battery of the two - although the X8 could hit back in other ways.

After two YouTubers seemingly unboxed the M4 Apple MacBook Pro, the laptop has been listed in a public Russian marketplace, but at a soaring price tag.

Apple is still projected to take Meta's Ray-Bans on with augmented reality (AR) glasses of its own, just not for a few years from now. Their latest leak purports to revise that timeline somewhat, however. The tip also asserts that they will have the same display type as what might be the next Watch Ultra.

The tenth-generation Apple Watch is just as difficult to repair as the first-generation Apple Watch. An iFixit teardown video reveals just how little has changed in Apple's smartwatch in a decade and which repairs are still near impossible.

LG's C3 OLED TV might have been succeeded by the C4, but is far from irrelevant even in 2024, especially when available at its lowest-ever price. The C3 has received largely favourable reviews from critics, and Amazon's ongoing sale makes it easier to recommend than ever before.