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The EU’s "Chat Control" plan is now back in motion: a Danish compromise drops explicit scanning mandates but adds "risk‑mitigation" duties critics say could enable de facto scanning, which moves the file to ambassadors as Parliament’s pro‑encryption stance still looms.

Humble Bundle has added a new bundle to its collection — Indie Game Favorites. The new bundle contains 16 items worth $257, but is selling for $16. It will expire on December 4.

Casio and Liberty London have teamed up for a special-edition AQ-230ELT and AQ-230EBLT, featuring laser-engraved Paisley Fanfare designs on metal bands and dials. They are priced at £114.90 and £134.90 respectively, and will be available on November 20.

Xiaomi has released the Soundbar Pro 2.1 ch in Europe. Currently available in one country and expected to arrive in more shortly, this model has three drivers, including an external wireless subwoofer. It supports Dolby Audio and DTS:Virtual X, with a range of listening modes and NFC pairing.

Asus has released a special edition of its ROG Azoth Extreme mechanical keyboard in China. The new version features a shiny transparent design, distinguishing it from other models in the series. It also comes with an OLED touchscreen and supports 8K polling and Snap Tap mode.

From November 13 through December 13, 2025, MSI is teaming up with Ubisoft to offer a free copy of Anno 117: Pax Romana with eligible PC components. The limited-time promotion rewards gamers and builders who purchase select MSI MEG, MPG, or MAG series products.

Dbrand has just teased a "Steam Machine Companion Cube" skin set for a 2026 launch, referencing Valve’s newly revealed compact console. The name and design pay homage to the Portal series' Companion Cube, a key symbol in Valve’s legacy.

The rumored PS5 Fortnite bundle has been officially announced. Consisting of a 1TB PS5 Slim (disc version), the bundle also includes 1,000 V-Bucks and cosmetics that will be exclusive to PlayStation for a year.

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope may have identified the universe’s very first generation of stars. The newly observed cluster, located 13 billion light-years away, could confirm the existence of Population III stars and reshape our understanding of how galaxies emerged after the Big Bang.

Xiaomi is expanding the stable HyperOS 3 rollout to 13 more devices in China, including the Xiaomi 14 lineup, MIX Fold 4, and Redmi K70 series. The update, which weighs around 7.3GB to 7.6GB, is rolling out gradually.

The Scale Ultra BodyScan is Wyze's most expensive smart scale, but it also has more features than previous models. Wyze has added a handle and doubled the number of electrodes for professional-grade precision.

The Core Ultra X7 358H has been spotted on Geekbench, where it scores 57,001 points in its OpenCL benchmark. The iGPU in question has 12 EUs and it is remarkably faster than its Panther Lake and Lunar Lake counterparts.

The game, set in the 10th century, will allow players to explore a vast, open world inspired by ancient China and will launch on PC and PS5 simultaneously on the 14th of November.

The Honor 500 series is set to launch soon as a new sub-flagship phone range. Ahead of the formal launch, the company has officially showcased the design of the standard and Pro phones, and they look very similar to the iPhone Air.

The developer had previously partnered with a publisher to bring out the full potential of the project before announcing their game on Steam on the 4th of November.

Abxylute founder and CEO Donald Zhang reveals the behind-the-scenes magic that goes into prototyping his company's latest game controller, the Abxylute M4 snap-on mobile controller.

From hyper-detailed Nanite foliage to the new MegaLights system, the Epic’s update to Unreal pushes real-time graphics even closer to film-quality realism.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will get access to a bunch of new games on November 18. Notable additions include GTA V, Insurgency: Sandstorm, The Talos Principle 2 and Tomb Raider: Anniversary.

The Chinese open-world game Where Winds Meet is set to launch worldwide on November 14 and will be free to play. This RPG is set in 10th-century China and promises enormous freedom. With more than 40 million players, it’s considered a major hit in China.

The latest ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week is an image of NGC 1511, a galaxy with interesting features that give it a peculiar appearance. Researchers will use Hubble’s recent observations of this galaxy to study star clusters and understand how matter is cycled between stars and interstellar clouds.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro made its debut last month in China. The flagship phone offers the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, and a large 7200 mAh battery. However, the EU variant may have a smaller battery, according to a recent report.

Stock issues and high prices make the official Nintendo Switch 2 dock less appealing. Many cheaper alternatives exist, but some accessories no longer output video. Gamers are blaming the 21.0.0 Switch 2 firmware update for rendering these docks paperweights.

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a new "affordable" global flagship. The Poco F8 Ultra just appeared on a Geekbench listing, confirming its powerful key specs and including the 16GB of RAM that the Poco F8 Pro model might lack.

After launching an Iron Man edition, another version of the GameSir Nova 2 Lite has been spotted online. This new version appears to be a collaboration between the gaming accessory maker and the AR glasses, Rokid.

OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 with sharper reasoning, improved instruction-following, and more natural conversation across two new models: Instant and Thinking.

A team of astronomers has used a new imaging technique to capture never-before-seen details of the star Beta Canis Minoris, opening the door to discoveries of objects smaller and more distant than ever before.

A leaked image just revealed the G-Shock GBM-2100CX-9A, Casio’s upcoming Lunar New Year model themed after the Year of the Horse. The gold-engraved bezel, red accents, and solar-Bluetooth features make it a premium zodiac edition watch.

With the new Steam Machine, Valve is targeting the console market, as the compact gaming PC is expected to be priced aggressively thanks to Steam OS and a custom AMD Ryzen chip. However, a direct comparison shows that the Steam Machine is not quite as powerful as the Sony PlayStation 5.

How does the rather flexible chassis of the Gram 17 fare in everyday use? Here's our long-term conclusion after two years, a fall down the stairs and an inexpensive display repair.

Valve markets its new Steam Machine as a 4K-compatible gaming system for living rooms. Initial tests find that many games may require lower resolutions and settings for optimal performance. The bottleneck in the Steam Machine specs appears to be its RDNA 3 GPU, which ships with only 8GB of memory.

Valve has stated that it hopes the Steam Machine will be a big enough platform for developers to enable anti-cheat for Linux. The Machine is powered by a Zen 4 CPU and a 28 CU GPU (110 W TDP).

Recently, scientists conducted a study and discovered that the Pleiades cluster had created numerous stars. And that's not all, because these stars are scattered in space.

The new Steam Controller is finally here with a PlayStation-like layout. It has capacitive trackpads like the Steam Deck and TMR joysticks for a drift-free experience.

EcoFlow has released a new portable power station in the US: the Delta 3 1000 Air. This relatively compact model is designed for use as a home backup, with a 10ms switchover speed. It features three outputs and can be recharged in four ways, with a full charge taking as little as two hours.

Valve has shown off the Steam Frame as its first standalone VR headset that can also stream games from a host device. It is powered by a Snapdragon SoC and comes with 16 GB RAM and up to 1 TB storage.

With an impressive battery life of up to 130 hours, adaptive ANC and a compact as well as foldable design, the new House of Marley Vibration Rebel ANC could be decent allround headphones.

The Chilkey ND104 Kickstarter campaign is officially drawing to a close, with the new num pad-equipped wireless mechanical keyboard surpassing its official crowdfunding goal by more than 10×. The ND104 not only promises a silent keyboard with solid build quality, but there are a number of interesting features that make the ND104 stand out.

The Motorola Moto G67 Power is now available to purchase in one of three Pantone colour options. Equipped with a 120 Hz display and a comparatively large battery, the Moto G67 Power also features two high-resolution cameras and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

Qualcomm's CEO has offered insights into the company's expectations about Samsung's Galaxy S26 series. Unlike the Galaxy S25 series, Cristiano Amon does not assume that Qualcomm will supply Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets to all Galaxy S26 models, with Exynos chipsets apparently returning in limited capacity as well.

Valve's long-rumoured Steam Machine refresh is finally here. It is powered by an AMD SoC and comes with 16 GB RAM and up to 2 TB storage.

WiiM is launching its first smart speaker that's simply named the WiiM Sound. This new gadget offers an extensive feature set including multi-room audio, voice controls and a circular touchscreen on the front.

The Suunto Race 2 and Suunto Vertical 2 smartwatches are now receiving software version 2.48.16. The release brings several new features to the wearables, including advanced running dynamics and an extra notification. Plus, the company states that it has improved the morning report and fixed a battery drain issue.

After offering satellite Internet for $60 a month to select customers, Starlink has now cut the price of its Residential plan to the lowest ever monthly fee. The new basic tier, however, comes with caveats.

Samsung may be preparing to let the Galaxy Ring control the Galaxy XR headset. A code string spotted by Android Authority hints at gesture support, allowing users to navigate or select items with simple hand movements. The feature could also extend to Samsung’s upcoming smart glasses.

Minisforum will be releasing the MS-02 Ultra much sooner than expected. Arriving well before CES 2026, the MS-02 Ultra combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with up to 256 GB of RAM, 32 TB of storage and eGPU expansion via USB4 V2 ports.

Samsung has launched its Movingstyle and Movingstyle M7 Smart monitors globally. They can be purchased from Samsung's website and select retailers.

8BitDo is preparing to release a new affordable wireless controller globally. Already available to pre-order, the mysterious controller supports Bluetooth but will not receive a full release until next month.

A release date has been announced for the remake of this Fatal Frame series game. Fans won't be pleased to realize they have to wait several more months before being able to play it.

Insta360 has updated its Ace Pro 2 action camera before GoPro or DJI introduce next-generation action cameras. Now joined by Xplorer Grip Pro and Pocket Printer accessories, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is also set to receive new features via an upcoming firmware update.

A new leak has suggested that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be heavier and thicker than previous iPhone models. It is expected to be even heavier than the current heaviest iPhone, the iPhone 14 Pro Max.