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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.

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

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 of these is still complicated.

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 in China.

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.

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.

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 that the graphic will signal crossplay on the rumored PS6 handheld.

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 platform on November 15.

Showrunner Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich claims there are different kinds of fans, and the show brought in fans who, otherwise, would not have been introduced to the world.

The iPhone 18 Pro is still far off, but new leaks are already buzzing about a big aesthetic shift. Apple is rumored to embrace warmer tones by introducing three all-new colors. The leaks also suggest the brand is skipping the traditional black or Space Gray finish. Update: Clarifications made in response to an update from the source.

Open-world games aren’t only reserved for MMOs and action-adventure titles. EA Sports FC 26 hopes to capitalize on a community-based mode seen in NBA 2K26. The publisher launched a playtest featuring its new multiplayer universe on November 3rd.

The versatile XLaserlab E3 is designed for a wide range of materials and is supposedly beginner-friendly at the same time. The laser is relatively compact, offers modern specs and is currently available at a launch discount.

Nomad has refreshed one of the highest-quality Qi chargers on the market. The Stand One is made almost entirely of glass and aluminum and now charges Android devices via the Qi2 standard with up to 25 watts. The larger Stand One Max can charge a smartphone, AirPods Pro and an Apple Watch simultaneously.

The Abee AI Station delivers up to 176 W of power to its AMD Ryzen AI+ Max 395 APU and Radeon 8060S iGPU thanks to its advanced liquid cooling solution. Also equipped with 128 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, the Abee AI Station is said to remain at around 35 dB(A) even under full load.

DJI has finally confirmed the launch date of its next action camera. While the Osmo Action 6 is not arriving for another fortnight, a reliable source has shared global pricing information ahead of schedule with potential price rises in store for those living in the US.

Accoring to new reports, Microsoft's new Full Screen Experience mode within Windows 11 is now available on more MSI handhelds than just the Claw 8 AI+. Apparently, the SteamOS-like game mode has also reached the original Claw 7 A1M, as well as the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme-based Claw A8 and the Lunar Lake-powered Claw 7 AI+.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is waiting in the wings. Tipped to receive a December 2025 release, the device has already had its camera specifications detailed on Chinese social media via a typically reliable leaker.

A new version of the Anker Nano Charger (70W, 3 Ports) is now available in Europe. The compact accessory was originally launched in this region and in the US in September 2025. It can be used to charge up to three devices simultaneously, via one USB-A and two USB-C ports, and also has ActiveShield 4.0 technology.

AOC has introduced a new gaming monitor that offers an especially high refresh rate and features a mini-LED backlight with many zones. The company also advertises a high brightness and contrast ratio.

The appearance of water on Earth is subject to various theories. But two researchers have identified a unique event that could provide a different answer.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro 44 mm smartwatch has been officially launched worldwide. This wearable, which has been available to order at the brand’s online store for several days, is now available at a third-party retailer. Plus, the company has confirmed that a second version of the wearable will launch in Europe in the near future.

The Samsung QD-OLED G8 gaming monitor has been listed with a 33% discount from its typical pricing. It features a 4K 27-inch OLED panel with 240 Hz refresh rate and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification.

Philips Hue has released the Festavia globe outdoor string lights in new 14m/45ft and 28m/91ft lengths. These join the shorter 7m/22ft version of this smart light, with identical features. Each bulb on the string is said to offer up to 50 lumens brightness, and is described as a full spectrum light source.

Casio and Lorem have unveiled a rare G-Shock "Time Run" limited to only 24 pieces, featuring Parisian graffiti styling, special tin, and analog-digital movement. Only design, art, and its exclusivity differentiate it from regular models.

Roborock has released a new robot vacuum in Europe, the Q7 TF+. This is a cheaper, entry-level model, offering vacuuming, mopping, an auto-emptying docking station and app-based remote controls. Plus, it is currently available with a discount at a few retailers.

Japan’s Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), representing major entertainment firms such as Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Kadokawa, Studio Ghibli and Cygames, has formally demanded OpenAI stop using members’ copyrighted works to train its new video-generation tool Sora 2, alleging the model produces outputs that closely reproduce Japanese content and that an opt-out system is insufficient under Japanese law.

Anker has released a new accessory in the US: the Zolo Power Bank (20K, 45W). This is an upgraded version of an older model, with a higher output from two of its three ports. Other features include a simple digital display, ActiveShield temperature monitoring and a braided cable.

As a mix between a power bank and full-fledged power station, the CorePlus is a fairly compact energy storage that also sports a regular power outlet. This feature could be useful for laptops that can't be charged via USB.

Embark Studios’ sci‑fi extraction shooter Arc Raiders rocketed to 1.5 million sales in three days and a Steam peak of roughly 355,000 concurrent players, but the surge overwhelmed servers, causing hour‑long queues, matchmaking errors, and occasional disconnects that the studio termed a “wobble.”

Fantastic Pixel Castle confirmed it will close on November 17, 2025, after NetEase cut funding and first‑party support for its in‑development fantasy MMO codenamed Ghost, studio head Greg Street announced on LinkedIn.

New reports suggest that DJI plans to rival Insta360's first drone. Rather than releasing a straightforward DJI Avata 3, a well-regarded leaker now claims to have received confirmation that the DJI Avata 360 is on its way instead.

AMD’s cutting-edge 3D V-Cache technology is now at the center of a major patent lawsuit. IP firm Adeia claims AMD’s Ryzen X3D chips use its hybrid bonding innovations without authorization, a case that could reshape the future of gaming CPU design and licensing costs.

A handful of global devices have already received the latest HyperOS 3 update. Xiaomi plans to push the Android 16 ROM to more devices within November 2025, and the firmware numbers of some have emerged.

Apple apparently plans to replace the MacBook Air as its entry-level laptop in the coming months. According to the latest information from Bloomberg, the company will launch a cheaper MacBook in the first half of 2026.

An astronomer from Harvard recently spoke to define the origin of the mysterious object in orbit around the Earth. But it will be necessary to conduct other studies to have a definitive answer.

Avalanche Studios’ prospects for Just Cause 5 look bleak after co‑creator Christofer Sundberg called the project a “no‑go,” citing a sustained talent drain worsened by the cancellation of Contraband, major layoffs, and office closures.

Motorola has unveiled a new Moto G smartphone before its full release next month. Launching for $199.99, the Motorola Moto G (2026) builds on January's model with three overarching upgrades.

Thanks to an integrated AI accelerator, a new camera from Huskylens makes it quite easy to use AI applications such as image recognition and does not require any cloud services.

A gaming PC that doubles as a kitchen appliance? SignalRGB has built a fully functional all-in-one rig inside a microwave, and it’s giving the $2,000 RGB-packed machine away to one lucky winner.

Lumitwin DL700 is a new dual-barrel LEP flashlight with twin 1100-lumen beams, four glass filters, aerospace aluminum build, IP68 rating, and 10m drop resistance. Powered by two 6000mAh batteries, shipments begin December 2025.

JerryRigEverything has put the RedMagic 11 Pro through his durability test and taken the phone apart to get a look at the internals. The phone features an active liquid cooling system, making it the world’s first.

With the Zenmuse L3, drone maker DJI offers a new system for capturing high-quality images. It can take regular photos and videos but also create 3D models.

A World of Warcraft console release looks less likely after an interview with its senior game director. He explains that attempts to simplify the MMO don’t signal wider platform support. Gamers speculated that The World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion has changes aimed at the next Xbox console.

InnAIO has just launched the T10 Pro, an AI translator, that not only translates more than 130 languages ​​and dialects in real time, but also imitates the user's own voice.

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was supposed to offer great value for money with a 3,000-nit AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro and a 50 MP main camera with a relatively large sensor, but it was heavily criticized for its advertising and bloatware. Now, Nothing is backtracking a little.

APT is set to gain Rust code in 2026 as Debian modernises its package manager. The coding language's presence in open-source projects keep growing.

Wireless charging with Qi is convenient and practical. But I’ve always wondered how much energy loss it actually causes compared to regular cable charging. Turns out, the amount of wasted power could keep a small city running for a whole year.

Swatch has just unveiled the Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold "Beaver Moon", a limited MoonSwatch with moon and earth phases, Moonshine Gold detailing, and Snoopy art, available from November 5 to 20, 2025.

Casio’s newest full-metal G-SHOCKs take the brand’s toughest design and give it an AI-assisted makeover. The new GMW-BZ5000 lineup keeps the classic square look but adds smarter engineering, a sharper display, and an even sleeker metal finish. They’re rolling out in Japan first, with global availability likely to follow.

The Casio AE-1700H-1AV, AE-1700H-1A2V, and AE-1700H-1BV watches have been listed on the brand’s international website. The product pages confirm the specifications of these previously rumored digital diver-style watches. There are standard features like a stopwatch and alarms, as well as a more unusual tool.