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Dec 9
Path of Exile 2 has been available in Early Access since December 6 and is currently ranked number 1 in the Popular Releases category on SteamDB. (Image source: Path of Exile 2)

Path of Exile 2 - new ARPG dominates Steam charts

Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the ARPG giant Path of Exile, has been available in Early Access since December 6. Its dark atmosphere and demanding gameplay have struck a chord with players, earning it widespread acclaim on Steam. Currently, the monster-slaying adventure holds the top spot in the platform's sales charts.
Marius Müller, 09 Dec 2024 14:00
For The King II and Hunt: Showdown 1896 will be available to play via Xbox Game Pass on December 12. (Image source: Xbox)

Surprise: two unexpected games arrive on Xbox Game Pass

This week, Xbox Game Pass surprises subscribers with two unexpected additions: a strategic RPG and a challenging PvPvE shooter. Combined, the titles have a value of approximately $55.
Marius Müller, 09 Dec 2024 13:59
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra launch month officially confirmed

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is an upcoming flagship smartphone from the Chinese tech giant. After receiving its recent 3C certification in China, official information regarding its launch has now surfaced.
Huzefa Baloch, 09 Dec 2024 13:59
Xiaomi has made two camera hardware improvements to the Redmi Note 14 5G for its international release. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G makes international debut with Sony LYT-600 and fresh camera upgrades

Xiaomi has finally released the Redmi Note 14 5G outside China. While the device closely resembles its Chinese counterpart, Xiaomi has included two hardware upgrades that should improve camera performance.
Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2024 13:10
Sodium-ion battery research (Image source: Argonne Lab)

Sodium-ion battery grant by the US government aims for low-cost Na cells with high energy density

The US makes a large amount of the world’s Na and NaCl, and is now pouring money into sodium-ion battery technology research in order to fast-track the development of the cheaper to produce battery chemistry to increase its energy independence.
Daniel Zlatev, 09 Dec 2024 12:56
X had a new image generator for a few hours (Image Source: xAI)

X had a new image generator for a few hours

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, had a new image generator for a few hours before it went offline. The generator called Aurora could create photorealistic images of celebrities and public figures without restrictions.
Rohith Bhaskar, 09 Dec 2024 12:51
Barely 8 months before the expected launch of the Google Pixel 10, a case supposedly provides a first look at the phone’s camera design. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 10: First phone case allegedly provides an early look at the camera design

It’s still early days in the Pixel 10 leak cycle: besides a major specs leak about the Tensor G5 and G6, we haven’t even seen any leaked CAD models. But it won’t be long before more information trickles out. The first Pixel 10 case has appeared in the wild, offering some clues regarding the design of Pixel 9’s successor.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Dec 2024 12:22
Google Docs now uses AI to create formatted documents (Image Source: Google)

Google Docs now uses AI to create formatted documents

Google Docs will now use Gemini to create formatted documents based on your Workspace files. The feature is currently limited to desktop users and is rolling out gradually.
Rohith Bhaskar, 09 Dec 2024 11:47
The Asus ProArt P16 (H7606) has a ProArt DialPad integrated right into the trackpad. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Asus ProArt P16 4K OLED laptop with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and RTX 4060 now on sale at lowest ever price

The latest Asus ProArt P16 price has now dropped down to the lowest ever level at Best Buy. The laptop features the Zen 5-based AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, 32 GB of LPDDR5x memory, and 1 TB of storage. Around the front, the notebook implements a 16-inch Asus Lumina OLED display with a 4K resolution.
Fawad Murtaza, 09 Dec 2024 11:32
Google is suing the US CSFB for government overreach (Image Source: Photo by Matthew Kwong on Unsplash)

Google is suing the US CSFB for government overreach

Google has sued the US consumer finance watchdog, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CSFB), for ordering federal supervision of Google Payment Corp, the company's finance services division.
Rohith Bhaskar, 09 Dec 2024 10:57
Apple sued for not implementing CSAM detection in iCloud (Image Source: Photo by Tayyab Ejaz on Unsplash)

Apple sued for not implementing CSAM detection in iCloud

Apple is facing a lawsuit in North California for its failure to find a way to implement CSAM detection in iCloud. The lawsuit, filed by a victim, alleges that Apple's abandonment of the program failed to prevent her images from being shared online.
Rohith Bhaskar, 09 Dec 2024 09:39
The Acer Predator Helios 18 has a 90 Wh battery. (Image source: Acer, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Certified-refurbished Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 4080 gaming laptop with two-year warranty is now $725 off

The 2024 Acer Predator Helios 18 in certified-refurbished condition and powered by a Core i9-14900HX CPU and an RTX 4080 laptop GPU can now be yours at a discount of more than $700. The discount has dragged the final price to below $1,800, making the Predator Helios 18 an excellent value for fans of powerful 18-inch gaming laptops.
Fawad Murtaza, 09 Dec 2024 09:01
The Back With A Vengeance Humble Bundle deal will expire soon (Image source: Steam - edited)

Deal | 7 top-rated Steam Deck games worth $162 drop to $18 on Humble Bundle for a limited time

Humble Bundle has a new selection of games containing seven top-rated games worth $162. These titles have Steam Deck Playable and above compatibility ratings, and you can claim all of them with a minimum payment of $18.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Dec 2024 08:45
OnePlus 13R will feature a flat display with slim bezels (Image source: Louis Lee on Weibo)

Real-world images give the first official look at the front of OnePlus 13R

The OnePlus Ace 5 series is set to be released later this month, and the standard phone is expected to be rebranded to the OnePlus 13R for the global market. Ahead of the release, Louis Lee, the brand’s president, has shown off the front of the device.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Dec 2024 06:52
Dec 8
An all-new app with outrageous platform and device limitations. (Image source: Eve)

Eve Systems supports only the Eve Thermo on Android

The smart home company has now released its Android app alongside a factory Matter-enabled version of its smart radiator valve, the Eve Thermo. The caveat is that the Android app at launch can only work with Google Home and can only support the Eve Thermo
Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 08 Dec 2024 21:48
The Acer Swift 16 AI is a 16-inch Lunar Lake-powered notebook with a beautiful OLED display. (Image source: Acer)

Deal | Acer Swift 16 with excellent 3K OLED display and Core Ultra 7 256V discounted to lowest price ever

The Lunar Lake-powered Acer Swift 16 AI laptop features an excellent 3K OLED display, impressive battery life, and decent enough performance for the majority of use cases. Thanks to an ongoing offer at Best Buy, the laptop can now be bought for its lowest-ever price.
Sambit Saha, 08 Dec 2024 20:38
The AG01 eGPU dock from Aoostar sports a timeless design. (Image source: Aoostar)

AG02 Graphics Dock: Sleek new eGPU from Aoostar boasts OCuLink support for excellent bandwidth

The Aoostar AG02 is a sleek and stylish external graphics dock with a hefty 500 W power supply. The product can accomodate up to 350 watt GPUs, while the OCuLink interface ensures speedy connections. A USB 4 port is also present, with support for 100 watt power delivery.
Sambit Saha, 08 Dec 2024 20:26
The C75 5G. (Image source: Poco)

Poco C75 5G tipped to offer exclusive features to Indian smartphone shoppers on a budget

Poco India has revealed that the C75 5G will also make its debut during the upcoming Poco M7 Pro event scheduled for later in December 2024. The brand asserts that the new C-series Android smartphone will be the only one with specific camera and performance advantages under a certain price-point.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2024 19:32
Drone photos reveal Cybertruck-shaped tunnel at Tesla's Giga Factory (Image source: JoeTegtmeyer/X)

Drone photos reveal Cybertruck-shaped tunnel exit at Tesla's Giga Texas

Images of a tunnel exit shaped like a Cybertruck at Tesla's Giga Texas have surfaced online. The automaker's sister firm started digging the underground passage, dubbed the Cybertunnel, in March.
David Odejide, 08 Dec 2024 19:16
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 is currently 67% off (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 Pro-powered Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 gets gigantic 67% discount

In addition to the well-performing Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 features a pretty good Full-HD touchscreen with full sRGB colors and up to 400 nits. Thanks to the enormous price cut, the 16-inch laptop is still worth considering for multimedia users.
Enrico Frahn, 08 Dec 2024 18:52
The PSVR2's controllers. (Image source: Sony)

Apple mulls PlayStation VR 2 Sense Controller compatibility for Vision Pro

The Vision Pro is a ~$3,500 mixed-reality headset with top-end hardware and the power of Apple Silicon behind it, yet is increasingly seen as lacking in many ways compared to conventional PCs, gaming included. The Cupertino-based behemoth is now reportedly working with Sony to try and rectify that with support for the controllers that come with the very similar PlayStation VR 2 (PSVR 2).
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2024 18:47
Pankapu was originally released in 2016, and has since become available on multiple platforms (Image source: Steam - edited)

Well-rated Steam Deck Verified game becomes free to claim for a limited time

Steam is currently giving away a well-rated game called Pankapu. This Deck Verified title has a "Mostly Positive" rating and generally goes for $11.99 when there's no sale in place. However, note that this free game offer will expire on December 18.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Dec 2024 18:46
The free version is powered by Grok-2 model. (Image Source: X / Kristen Spradlin)

X users can now try out Grok AI assistant for free

You can now try out Grok without subscribing to X Premium. The free version is powered by Grok-2 model and lets users ask up to 10 queries per 2 hours.
Kristen Spradlin, 08 Dec 2024 18:28
S13: Mini PC with space for two SSDs. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink S13: New compact mini PC now heavily discounted at Amazon

The Beelink S13 is a new and compact mini PC with an Intel Twin Lake processor that can fit almost anywhere without sacrificing performance. Amazon currently has the model on offer at a discount of 45%.
Silvio Werner, 08 Dec 2024 16:34
Meross' Matter-supported thermostat is only compatible with North American HVAC systems. (Image source: Meross)

Meross launches a smart thermostat that supports Matter

Meross' latest product for the smart home presents a contender to Google Nest. The Meross Matter Smart Thermostat is the company's first Matter-compatible thermostat and at $69.99, provides the most bang for your buck.
Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 08 Dec 2024 16:26
The MagicBook Art 14. (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon released in Europe with free tablet and earbuds

The Snapdragon X Elite-powered version of Honor's MagicBook Art 14 laptop has become available in Germany, with freebies that include a whole Android tablet for a limited time. The 3.1K 120Hz OLED PC is touted as an ultra-thin and light source of "smooth" on-board AI, and comes with a detachable magnetic webcam for convenient, secure conferencing.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2024 16:13
Soon a Qualcomm-free zone: Apple plans to slowly replace all Qualcomm modems in iPhones and iPads starting with the iPhone SE 4. (Image source: Wekihome)

From the iPhone SE 4 to the iPhone 19: How Apple plans to banish Qualcomm from iPhones and iPads altogether

Apple and Qualcomm have been partners for a long time, but the former appears intent on gradually moving away from Qualcomm as a chip supplier for Apple's iPhones and iPads over the next few years, as Bloomberg reveals in detail. Three Apple modem generations will be gradually implemented from the iPhone SE 2025 onwards and ultimately also in the Pro iPhones.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Dec 2024 16:09
The Hisense 65U7N 4K ULED TV features Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support and 144Hz - both great features for gamers. (Image source: Hisense)

Deal | Incredibly bright Hisense 65-inch 4K ULED TV with Mini-LED, 144Hz and 1500 nits drops to lowest-ever price

The Hisense U7N 65-inch 4K TV, featuring Mini-LED, 144Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision/Atmos, is now $677.99 on Amazon, its lowest price to date. A top mid-range pick for gaming and HDR content at this price.
Anubhav Sharma, 08 Dec 2024 15:54
The Oura Ring Gen3 weighs only 8 ounces, or 226 grams. (Image source: Oura)

Deal | Sleek Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon after massive discount

The Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon - a sleek health tracker - drops to $239 on Amazon, its lowest price ever. It offers sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, and 5-7 days battery life in a compact titanium design.
Anubhav Sharma, 08 Dec 2024 15:53
According to the latest information, Xiaomi will not present the successor to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra in January 2025 after all. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: No early Leica camera flagship launch according to recent info

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra was officially unveiled worldwide at the Mobile World Congress at the end of February 2024 and was expected to be launched in China shortly after the turn of the year. However, leakers are currently reporting that this will not happen. There are several theories as to the reasons for this.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Dec 2024 15:48
A well-known leaker from the Windows universe names a few key details about Microsoft's planned Surface lineup in 2025. (Image source: Notebookcheck).

Surface Laptop Mini and more: Microsoft's plans for the Surface lineup in 2025

2024 saw the introduction of quite a few new Surface products. The second half of the year in particular was packed with new CoPilot+ PCs and convertibles with the Snapdragon X Elite chip. In addition to a Surface Laptop with Intel Lunar Lake that has already appeared in leaks, Microsoft has a lot of new things planned for 2025, according to a well-known leaker.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Dec 2024 14:46
Intel Lunar Lake-powered MSI Claw gaming handhelds will hit shelves on January 15, but pre-orders will begin on December 26 (Image source: MSI)

MSI confirms launch timeline and prices of its new Intel Lunar Lake-powered Claw gaming handhelds

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ made their official debut a few days ago, and now, the company has confirmed the launch timeline and prices of the Lunar Lake gaming handhelds.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Dec 2024 07:03
The Oppo X8 Pad gaming tablet will be smaller than the Oppo Pad 3 Pro. (Image source: Oppo)

Leak reveals Oppo X8 Pad gaming tablet is coming soon

Oppo will be joining the gaming tablet segment in the near future as a leak has revealed that the rumored compact tablet with a Dimensity 9400 processor is made by the tech giant. Called the Oppo X8 Pad, it will challenge the likes of the Lenovo Legion Y700/Legion Tab.
Habeeb Onawole, 08 Dec 2024 01:22
Dec 7
ViewSonic may be one of many companies planning to showcase a 520 Hz and 1440p OLED gaming monitor next month. (Image source: ViewSonic)

Leak reveals new 27-inch and 520 Hz OLED gaming monitors in the works for CES 2025

According to a new report, ViewSonic is preparing to introduce a next-generation 27-inch OLED gaming monitor next month at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Likely one of many companies hoping to do so, the panel is alleged to combine a 1440p resolution with a heady 520 Hz refresh rate.
Alex Alderson, 07 Dec 2024 23:11
The Samsung Odyssey G7 (G70B) 144 Hz gaming monitor is currently on sale on Walmart's US online store. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung's 28-inch Odyssey G7 4K 144Hz gaming monitor scores massive 50% discount at Walmart

The Samsung Odyssey G7 (G70B) is a well-equipped 4K IPS gaming monitor with a 144 Hz refresh rate. The monitor boasts great viewing angles, commendable color volume and accuracy, and smart features, but suffers from poor contrast ratios despite having local dimming functionality.
Sambit Saha, 07 Dec 2024 20:58
The iPhone 17 Air will be the thinnest iPhone that Apple has made so far. (Image source: Zone of Tech via YouTube)

Prominent analyst claims iPhone 17 'Air' will be Apple's thinnest iPhone ever

Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 'Air' has been repeatedly rumored to feature a substantially thinner chassis than any other iPhone in history, and now a prominent analyst has weighed in, sharing more information regarding the same.
Sambit Saha, 07 Dec 2024 20:57
A smartphone with a fan. (Image source: RedMagic)

First-gen OnePlus/Oppo gaming smartphone tipped to launch with flat screen and active cooling

An upcoming Android smartphone is tipped to launch with an on-trend flat screen to go with its almost gaming PC-like active cooling system that even has its own tiny working fan. However, the device is not said to debut from prominent performance-focused brand RedMagic as tech aficionados might expect, but from Oppo (or its globally popular subsidiary OnePlus).
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2024 20:44
With an in-built Thread radio, Bolt smart locks have always been Matter-ready. (Image source: Level)

Level Home extends Matter-over-Thread rollout to the Bolt smart lock

After a torturous two-year wait, users of the Level Bolt can now upgrade their smart locks to Matter. Level is also launching a Matter-supported version of the Bolt smart lock for $229 on its website.
Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 07 Dec 2024 19:56
New Starlink Mini bundle discounts the roaming plan (Image source: Ryan Birge/FB)

Starlink Mini deal keeps 25% dish discount and offers the Roam plan price at 40% off

SpaceX is introducing a new Starlink Mini bundle deal that will allow satellite Internet subscribers to acquire the compact dish at a discount after the December 8 promo deadline.
Daniel Zlatev, 07 Dec 2024 19:45
An up-to-date BOE display. (Image source: OnePlus)

BOE develops extra-narrow-bezel screen for next-gen premium smartphones

BOE is now tipped to help shrink smartphone display bezels to their greatest extent with the introduction of a new display panel. It is allegedly pitched at premium or premium mid-range Android devices of the near future, and may help them avoid having a traditional 'screen chin' at all costs.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2024 19:08
The RAVEN drone is inspired by the leg and wing coordination observed in birds like crows. (Image source: Alain Herzog)

This RAVEN drone walks, jumps, and flies like a bird to conquer any terrain

EPFL researchers have developed RAVEN, a bird-inspired drone that can walk, hop, and jump to take off. Its lightweight design borrows design cues from avian legs.
Anubhav Sharma, 07 Dec 2024 19:03
WSE produces draft of Tesla's Giga Berlin water contract (Image source: dpa-Bildfunk/Patrick Pleul)

Water supplier finalizes contract draft for Tesla’s Giga Berlin

After a year and a half of negotiations, the Strauberg-Erkner Water Association (WSE) has produced a draft of its water contract with Tesla’s Giga Berlin.
David Odejide, 07 Dec 2024 18:58
Pegasus spyware found on iOS devices at unprecedented rate (Image source: Towfiqu barbhuiya, Unsplash)

iVerify's mobile threat hunt reveals higher than expected Pegasus spyware infection rates

New findings from iVerify's Mobile Threat Hunting tool reveal Pegasus spyware infections across iOS devices at an unexpectedly higher rate, with victims including business leaders and government officials alongside traditional targets like journalists. The discovery suggests the notorious surveillance tool's reach may be far broader than previously known.
Nathan Ali, 07 Dec 2024 18:51
The Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor boasts a whopping 180 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | Affordable 27-inch 180 Hz Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon US

For gamers on the lookout for a decent gaming monitor, the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G3 (G30D) proves itself to be a solid contender, especially for those with budget constraints. Amazon's ongoing offer drops the 180 Hz gaming monitor to its lowest-ever price, rendering the G3 even more affordable.
Sambit Saha, 07 Dec 2024 18:21
The HyperOS ecosystem in action. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi mulls expanding HyperOS ecosystem to Apple devices

Xiaomi has designed its latest version of Android to act as much of a hub for with the rest of its smart devices as possible. Now, the OEM is reportedly trying to find a way to make that "interconnectivity" compatible with hardware from other brands, specifically Apple. The putative upgrade might let smartphones like the Xiaomi 15 gain improved control over accessories such as AirPods.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2024 18:18
openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 now available (Source: openSUSE News)

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 launches with a new migration tool, soft-reboot support, and more

Since openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 has arrived, Leap Micro 5.5 has also reached EOL (End of Life). The update comes with a new opensuse-migration-tool, soft-reboot support, 2FA for PAM logins, vhostmd for SAP virtualization, and more. The downloadable images start below 1 GB (preconfigured) and go as high as 2.3 GB (VMware).
Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2024 17:54
A MacBook Pro with 5G connectivity would be a boon for people always on the go. (Image source: Own)

MacBooks with 5G: Apple reportedly experimenting with cellular connectivity for Macs

A MacBook with cellular connectivity may 'soon' see the light of day, if a recent report by a prominent analyst is to be believed. If true, it might turn out to be the best thing to happen to MacBooks since Apple Silicon.
Sambit Saha, 07 Dec 2024 17:49
Upcoming iPhone 17 Pro series could see more efficient displays. (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro series touted to offer improved battery life thanks to new display tech

The iPhone 17 Pro models could feature a new display backplane technology called low-dielectric TEE. Low-dielectric TEE has the potential to offer improved power efficiency, durability, and better performance compared to the traditional LTPO backplane. This comes in the wake of supply chain info that Apple will bring LTPO-3 in the Watch Series 10 to the iPhone 18 or later iterations.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Dec 2024 17:45
Secret Santa game jam 2024 (Image Source: itch.io)

Secret Santa 2024 game jam launches on itch.io

Game developers looking to showcase their skills and spread some cheer can participate in this year's Secret Santa game jam. For this jam, devs will create custom games for a random giftee and receive a game in return.
Stephen Pereyra, 07 Dec 2024 15:48
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 566.36 details (Image source: Own)

Delta Force and Path of Exile 2 receive optimizations in the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package

In addition to day-one support for several titles launching this month, including Delta Force, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Path of Exile 2, Nvidia's driver package with version number 566.36 also packs one-click optimal settings for three games, several fixes, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2024 15:44

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