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PlayStation Store dynamic pricing criticized, as sale prices on PS5 games vary by account

Family members are noticing different PS5 sale prices on popular games. The PlayStation Store may be introducing more regular dynamic pricing, which is drawing scorn from gamers. Buyers want more transparency to explain the unpred...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Nov 2025 17:35

A pumpkin head mask in Fortnite costs twice as much as a real one. (Image source: ChristianaT/ Pixabay)

Reddit freaks out: Fortnite skin more expensive than a real Halloween mask

A recent Reddit post about a virtual Fortnite mask costing twice as much as its real-world counterpart sparked a wave of backlash. But the blame doesn’t rest solely with the publishers – players willing to pay these prices share p...

Marius Müller, 05 Nov 2025 17:32

The Ayaneo Pocket Vert is one of the few vertical gaming handhelds with a 1440p display. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Pocket Vert: Ayaneo emulates Analogue Pocket with ultra-premium twist in new teaser video

Ayaneo has shared new information about its Pocket Vert gaming handheld. Combining a CNC aluminium housing with diamond-cut shoulder buttons and a 1440p display, the Ayaneo Pocket Vert bears more than a passing resemblance to the ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 17:26

AMD currently offers its Radeon 8060S iGPU with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 variant. (Image source: GMKtec - edited)

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 detailed as a cut-down Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU

Until now, AMD has only offered its impressive Radeon 8060S iGPU with its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. A partner has confirmed that a cheaper 12-core option could soon be available though, without compromising on GPU performance like th...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 17:17

More new free games were spotted on Steam. Pictured: edited screenshot from Days Without Incident. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam free games library sees another expansion with more new releases

The free games collection on Steam has once again expanded, and a handful of newly spotted freebies already have a decent player rating. These new additions also reside in different categories, including racing, RPG, action, and a...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2025 16:33

The Sharp Aquos sense10 is available in six colourways. (Image source: Sharp)

Aquos sense10: Sharp debuts compact phone featuring 6.1-inch 240 Hz OLED display

Sharp recently unveiled a unique mid-range smartphone available in as many as six vibrant colours. The device aims to stand out from the competition with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, AI-powered camera features and a compact 240 Hz OLED ...

Hannes Brecher, 05 Nov 2025 16:26

Asus ProArt P16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus vs. Lenovo: Who has the best tandem OLED display?

Tandem OLED panels are now available for laptops and push the brightness to Mini-LED levels. Both Asus as well as Lenovo offer corresponding models, but where do you get the best image quality?

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Nov 2025 16:17

The MSI EdgeXpert AI is one of the first mini-PCs to feature Nvidia's DGX Spark platform. (Image source: ETA Prime)

MSI EdgeXpert AI mini-PC with Nvidia DGX Spark shines in early PS3 and Xbox emulation tests

Nvidia designed the DGX Spark platform with AI workloads in mind. Based on early testing, the mini-PC can game too, thanks to its massive compute power and 128 GB of LPDDR5x memory at its disposal.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 16:00

Fallout meets S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: MMO shooter PIONER launches open beta on Steam

The post-apocalyptic MMO PIONER has entered open beta on Steam. Developed by Serbian studio GFA Games – founded by former developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Atomic Heart – the ambitious shooter now opens its doors to a wider audienc...

Marius Müller, 05 Nov 2025 15:56

Model Y Performance topping up at a Tesla home charger. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla will offer 12-year Model Y battery warranty to ward off competitors

Major Chinese battery and automotive brands are striving to introduce what will essentially become a lifetime EV warranty mandate. Tesla is now preparing to answer that call with an extended coverage of its own to remain competiti...

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Nov 2025 15:51

Motorola's latest Moto G smartphone is IP64 certified against dust and water ingress. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola reveals Moto G67 Power launch pricing and mid-November release date

Motorola has now revealed when the Moto G67 Power will go on sale. Not only that, but the company has confirmed launch pricing ahead of time for its new 7,000 mAh, 120 Hz and India-bound mid-range smartphone.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 15:24

Xiaomi’s Smart Control Screen (pictured) will crowdfund in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Smart Control Screen with HyperOS launching soon

The Xiaomi Smart Control Screen will shortly be crowdfunded in China. This smart home hub offers a touchscreen which can be used to control a wide range of devices, though it also supports app controls and voice commands. On top o...

Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2025 15:14

The 1More Ear Clip S12 open-ear wireless earbuds offer up to 28 hours of battery life with the case (Image source:1More)

1More Ear Clip S12 go official with open-ear design and 28 hours of battery life

1More has unveiled the Ear Clip S12 open-ear earbuds in the US. The earbuds feature a 10 mm dynamic driver, 360° panoramic sound, 6 built-in EQ presets, an IPX5 waterproof rating, up to 28 hours of battery life, and Bluetooth 5.4 ...

Abhinav Fating, 05 Nov 2025 15:06

LG’s new MoodMate projector (pictured) is also known as the CineBeam M. (Image source: LG)

LG launching new MoodMate 3-in-1 projector with mood light

The LG MoodMate projector is launching in the Republic of Korea. Also known as model PF600U or the CineBeam M, this 3-in-1 device was on show at CES 2025 and is expected to arrive in Europe before the end of the year. Features inc...

Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2025 14:46

Motorola sells the Moto Buds Bass in three colour options. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto Buds Bass: Motorola releases affordable Hi-Res Audio earbuds globally with ANC and 9 hours battery life

The Moto Buds Bass has received a global release with ANC and up to 9 hours of battery life. Offered in three colours, the Moto Buds Bass is also Hi-Res Audio certified despite costing under £50 in the UK and under €60 in the Euro...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 14:45

Image from Resident Evil 5 - Untold Stories Bundle. (Image source: Steam)

This 4K texture pack makes Resident Evil 5 more realistic than ever

A 4K texture pack is available for free for Resident Evil 5 and offers numerous improvements. However, you will need to follow the installation steps carefully to avoid any problems.

Alexis Stegmann, 05 Nov 2025 14:34

Garmin’s Fenix 7 smartwatch (pictured) is receiving a new beta update. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin beta smartwatch update arrives with inReach-related fixes

The Garmin Fenix 7, Epix, Enduro 2, Quatix 7 and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches are receiving a new beta update: version 23.31. This is a relatively small release, with the change log listing fixes related to inReach functionality. Two f...

Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2025 14:34

The Moto G57 comes in four colours, with red swapping in for the green in which its predecessor was available. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto G57: Motorola refreshes mid-range smartphone with new 4 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

Motorola has updated its Moto G56 smartphone with a new model. Arriving six months after its predecessor, the Moto G57 builds on the Moto G56 with a new 4 nm chipset produced by Qualcomm.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 14:09

The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to surpass all three of its predecessor's rear-facing cameras, X200 Ultra pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Vivo X300 Ultra to surpass popular Vivo X200 Ultra with three major camera upgrades

A respected leaker has shared new details about Vivo's rumoured X200 Ultra successor. Apparently, Vivo is planning to integrate three significant camera upgrades inside the Vivo X300 Ultra, including a new 35 mm and 200 MP primary...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 13:37

The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra that launched earlier this year. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Ace 6 Pro Max details surface in new leak

The OnePlus Ace 6 launched in October as a performance-centric phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Now the brand is expected to introduce the Ace 6 Pro Max with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Courtesy of a new leak, we have additional det...

Huzefa Baloch, 05 Nov 2025 13:31

The Beosound Premiere features a futuristic look in three colors. (Image source: B&O)

B&O Beosound Premiere Soundbar encases 90 LEDs and 10 speakers in a futuristic aluminum housing

The latest soundbar from Danish hi-fi specialists Bang & Olufsen promises particularly authentic sound with a huge soundstage. But it's not just the sound that's all about 3D; the futuristic design also incorporates the surroundin...

Hannes Brecher, 05 Nov 2025 13:30

The Redmi Turbo 5 Pro is expected to be powered by a Dimensity 9-series SoC. Pictured: a promo picture of the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Turbo 5 Pro tipped to feature sub-flagship SoC, large battery, and flat screen

Xiaomi is reportedly getting ready to launch the Redmi Turbo 5 series, and a reliable tipster has now shared what's thought to be the key specs of the Turbo 5 Pro. The device is tipped to feature a sub-flagship SoC, a large batter...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2025 13:18

Mova presents the new Mobius 60 with MopSwap Hub. (Image source: Mova)

Mova Mobius 60: Flagship robot vacuum with swappable mop pads for various floor types

The Mova Mobius 60 is a newly launched flagship robot vacuum featuring advanced mopping capabilities. Equipped with a unique base station, it automatically selects from three pairs of mop pads to match the specific requirements of...

Marcus Schwarten, 05 Nov 2025 13:14

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition has an MSRP of $1,999. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Gamers be warned: Prominent leaker claims $1,999 RTX 5090 Founders Edition to disappear soon

It looks like the MSRP RTX 5090 Founders Edition will be practically extinct in Q1 2026. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, the flagship RTX 50 GPU will be super hard to get after Q4 2025, since Nvidia is apparently scaling back su...

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Nov 2025 13:13

The Osmo Mobile 8 looks a lot like the Osmo Mobile 7P that DJI introduced earlier this year, former pictured. (Image source: DJI)

Osmo Mobile 8: DJI adds Apple DockKit and 360° panning support to popular smartphone camera gimbal series

The Osmo Mobile 8 has arrived globally with two key changes from the Osmo Mobile 7P. On the one hand, DJI's smartphone camera gimbal can now pan 360° as needed. On the other hand, the series finally supports Apple DockKit support ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 13:00

The Moto G57 Power is IP64 certified against dust and water. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola launches Moto G57 Power as latest mid-range smartphone packing a huge 7,000 mAh battery

The Moto G57 Power has arrived with a 120 Hz display, a 7,000 mAh battery and a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset for just €250 in some countries. Building on the Moto G56, the Moto G57 Power contains a downgrade in one crucial area...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 12:47

From left to right (pictured), Casio A158 WEM-7JF and A158 WEM-3JF. (Image source: Casio Japan)

New affordable Casio A158 classic watches now live for pre-order

Casio has opened up pre‑orders for its two mesh‑band A158 classics in Japan. The A158 WEM‑3JF and WEM‑7JF ship in November 2025 for ¥7,700 each, with a small 36.8×33.2×8.5 mm case, seven‑year battery, LED light, alarm and stopwatc...

Anubhav Sharma, 05 Nov 2025 12:40

Qubedot reports on experimental data transmissions via MicroLED. (Image source: Andreas Sebayang/Notebookcheck.com)

MicroLEDs: Hundreds of gigabytes per second with low energy consumption

Will microLEDs become important not only in displays but also in networking? Researchers discussed this topic at the SID Mid-Europe Chapter Conference in Göttingen. They anticipate enormous bandwidth gains and significant energy s...

Andreas Sebayang, 05 Nov 2025 12:29

The Tactix 8 is one of several smartwatches eligibel to receive System Software 20.19. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major stable update for Fenix 8 Pro and other recent high-end smartwatches packing dozens of new features and improvements

Garmin has delivered the first stable update available on the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro simultaneously. Also taking in the Enduro 3, Fenix E and the Tactix 8, System Software 20.19 introduces 100 new features and other improvements ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2025 12:29

EZ Sign Gen 2 NFC: New E-Ink display in two sizes. (Image source: Santek)

Santek introduces mobile E Ink display with 3.4mm thickness at a low price

According to the manufacturer, the EZ Sign Gen 2 NFC is the thinnest e-paper display available and is launching with various discounts. A wide range of applications are conceivable.

Silvio Werner, 05 Nov 2025 12:12

The 2026 Moto G Play costs $169. Pictured: a promo picture of the phone. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G Play 2026 launches as affordable phone with large battery

Alongside the Moto G (2026), Motorola has launched the Moto G Play (2026), which shares many specs with the former. However, it's a more affordable phone, with the launch price being $169.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2025 11:50

The successor to the Oppo Find X8 Ultra is set to launch globally. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra will compete against the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra in Europe as well. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Battle of the camera giants: Oppo Find X9 Ultra set to compete against Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra in Europe as well

With evidence suggesting that Zeiss's ultimate camera flagship will launch outside of China for the first time in 2026, the news that next year's ultra-Hasselblad camera also has a chance of a global launch is generating excitemen...

Alexander Fagot, 05 Nov 2025 11:14

Dobot's latest robot dog is expected to cost just above $1,000. (Image source: Dobot)

Dobot Rover X1 robot dog costs the equivalent of around $1,000, can carry shopping bags and guard the house

At first glance, the Dobot Rover X1 is reminiscent of Boston Dynamics' Spot, but the new robot dog costs only a fraction of the price and is still capable of patrolling your home, acting as a cameraman or carrying objects.

Hannes Brecher, 05 Nov 2025 11:03

From left to right: the Casio Edifice ECB-2300D-1A, ECB-2300D-2A and ECB-2300DC-1A. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio Edifice Sospensione watches now listed internationally

Casio has listed its Edifice Sospensione ECB‑2300 trio worldwide: ECB‑2300D‑1A, ECB‑2300D‑2A and ECB‑2300DC‑1A. The motorsport‑inspired, solar‑powered models get Bluetooth linking, 100 m resistance and 50.2×45.8×10.9 mm cases....

Anubhav Sharma, 05 Nov 2025 10:59

The Asus ROG Strix G16 is rather hefty at 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.). (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop for $662 less: Asus ROG Strix G16 in almost brand new condition is now on sale

The Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) gaming laptop, with an RTX 5070 Ti and a 165 Hz display, can now be yours for just $1,337.99 in "Open-Box Excellent" condition at Best Buy. Despite not being technically brand new, the notebook looks ...

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Nov 2025 10:45

The Kingston Fury Renegade G5 8 TB SSD (Image source: Kingston)

Kingston Fury announces Renegade G5 SSD with 8 TB capacity, offering up to 14,800 MB/s read speeds

Kingston Fury has unveiled its fastest and largest PCIe 5.0 SSD yet, the Renegade G5 8 TB, boasting blistering speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s reads and 14,000 MB/s writes. Designed for power users and gamers, the drive is described a...

David Odejide, 05 Nov 2025 10:37

November 2025 Choice will be available throughout this month. Pictured: Steam Deck with the games collection. (Image source: Valve and Humble Bundle - edited)

Deal | November 2025 Humble Bundle Choice collection offers games worth over $250 for $15

Humble Bundle has updated the Choice collection, and the selection for November 2025 offers games worth over $250. They are all playable on the Steam Deck and can be scored for just $15.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2025 07:40

The JBL Junior Free earphones are designed to grow with children while allowing parents to monitor and control their use. (Image source: JBL)

JBL unveils the Junior Free open-ear earphones for children with safe hearing features in Europe

JBL introduces the Junior Free, open‑ear Bluetooth headphones designed to grow with children while giving parents control over their usage and volume levels. They provide parents with an affordable safe hearing option at a €69....

David Chien, 05 Nov 2025 07:28

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches on November 14 (image source: Call of Duty)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC system requirements and handheld compatibility revealed ahead of launch

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC hardware requirements have been revealed. The game can run on legacy hardware and most Windows-based handheld consoles.

Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2025 07:05

A screengrab from The Sims 4 (image source: Steam Community)

Creators continue to leave The Sims as a platform in response to EA’s controversial buyout

Electronic Arts' planned $55 billion all-cash buyout by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and partners, slated to close in Q1 2027, has triggered a wave of protests from prominent The Sims creators, including LilSimsie, Plumbe...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Nov 2025 06:26

NuPhy WH80 wireless gaming keyboard 500 hours battery

NuPhy WH80: New gaming keyboard combines HE tech, wireless connectivity, and 8 kHz polling in a retro-futuristic design

NuPhy is planning to launch a new wireless gaming keyboard that combines wireless connectivity, a full metal body, and ultra-low latency Hall effect tech into an 80% form factor. The WH80 also features a couple of interesting retr...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Nov 2025 05:52

A new AMD Strix Halo processor has been benchmarked online (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388: New Strix Halo chip spotted online with Radeon 8060s GPU

An unreleased AMD Strix Halo chip has shown up on the PassMark database. It is called the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and it comes with an 8-core CPU.

Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2025 04:59

The age restriction requirements on Steam and how they are implemented are strictly specific to the UK for now, but could se a more global rollout if governments abroad enforce similar laws (image source: Steam)

Steam: People have already found a way to bypass the UK's age restriction requirement

A sneaky, completely legal way to get past the credit card requirement on the popular gaming platform Steam.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Nov 2025 04:51

Oliver Haupt from Coherent explains the advantages of deep-UV lasers (Image source: Andreas Sebayang/Notebookcheck)

Coherent: Truly borderless displays will soon become reality thanks to deep-UV lasers

With deep-ultraviolet lasers, Coherent wants to improve the cutting of displays. The German company specializes in critical steps for display manufacturing and is currently working on borderless displays. However, the production o...

Andreas Sebayang, 05 Nov 2025 04:14

The Redmi Turbo 4. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5: Rumored 9,000mAh battery phone moves closer to launch after 3C certification

The Redmi Turbo 5 is expected to be a performance-oriented mid-range smartphone. Earlier reports suggest it may feature a large battery. Ahead of official details from the company, the device has now cleared the 3C certification i...

Huzefa Baloch, 05 Nov 2025 03:22

The latest Arduboy supports multiplayer via USB-C cable (Image source: Arduboy)

Arduboy FX-C gaming handheld comes with OLED display, 300 games and multiplayer

The latest handheld gaming from Arduboy keeps its charming single-board design with a black-and-white display, D-pad and two buttons, but the new model gets three upgrades: 300 included games, USB-C and a multiplayer mode.

Hannes Brecher, 05 Nov 2025 03:16

The Steam Deck will soon be able to download content in the background (image source: Steam)

Upcoming Steam Deck update enables background downloads via a new low-power mode

Valve has announced a new quality-of-life feature for the Steam Deck. Users will now be able to download games/updates with the console's screen switched off.

Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2025 03:11

PS5 PC cross-buy symbol found by dataminer, with PS Store game launcher possibly replacing Steam

Evidence that Sony is exploring a PS5 PC cross-buy option is mounting. A dataminer stumbled on a graphic linking the platforms. PlayStation may enable buyers to launch PS5 games on Steam or its own marketplace. Another theory is t...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Nov 2025 02:35

Xbox Game Pass will get eleven new games in November 2025 (image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces Xbox Game Pass lineup for November 2025

A total of eleven games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass catalogue in November, with the most notable entry being Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Other titles, such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl, will be leaving the platfo...

Anil Ganti, 05 Nov 2025 01:34

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