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Oct 29
The Phone (3a) Lite stays true to Nothing's aesthetic with black or white transparent designs. (Image source: Nothing)

Phone (3a) Lite now official as pre-orders open with Nothing silent on US release

Nothing has now officially released the Phone (3a) Lite with dual 50 MP cameras, a 120 Hz and 3,000 nit display, and a 5,000 mAh battery. While the Phone (3a) Lite has reached Europe, the UK and other markets, the company remains silent about US availability.
Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2025 14:20
Anker’s Black Myth: Wukong Edition Prime Power Bank (20K, 220W) is launching in China. A promo mock-up of the charger next to various gadgets pictured. (Image source: Anker)

New Anker x Black Myth: Wukong edition power bank on the way

The (Anker x Black Myth: Wukong Edition) Anker Prime Power Bank (20K, 220W) is about to launch in China. This special edition accessory features a design inspired by the action game, with black and gold embossed details. You can use the power bank to charge up to three devices simultaneously, with charging information shown on the integrated display.
Polly Allcock, 29 Oct 2025 14:12
The Osmo Mobile 8 could be one of three devices that it launches globally. (Image source: DJI)

In tune with every move: DJI sets up one of three rumoured November global launch events

DJI has revealed plans to release a new device globally. One of three rumoured global launch events pegged for November, the company's official teasers hint that the device that will be landing next week is already available in its home market.
Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2025 14:11
The Withings U-Scan (pictured) is now available to order globally. (Image source: Withings, edited)

Withings U-Scan for contactless urine analysis now available

The Withings U-Scan, a contactless urine analysis lab, has been released worldwide. Customers can choose between two versions of the gadget, which can track their nutrition or kidney health. Designed to sit in the bowl of your toilet, it comes with a multipurpose cleaning and charging station.
Polly Allcock, 29 Oct 2025 14:05
Whoop’s Advanced Labs feature will start to roll out globally in 2025. (Image source: Whoop)

New Whoop Advanced Labs feature rolling out globally soon

Whoop has confirmed that its Advanced Labs feature is coming to more users worldwide before the end of 2025. At the start, the functionality will be limited but free to use. Then, paid-for laboratory tests, tracking a wide range of biomarkers, will be offered to Whoop users globally from 2026.
Polly Allcock, 29 Oct 2025 13:59
Casio’s G-Shock GMW-BZ5000D watches (pictured) might be discounted at launch in Japan. (Image source: Great G-Shock World, edited)

New Casio G-Shock GMW-BZ5000D watches could launch with discount

The new Casio G-Shock GMW-BZ5000D watches could be discounted on their release day in Japan, according to a recent report. Two of the three upcoming products are rumored to be launching at a reduced price due to a couple of factors. Features of this new radio-controlled model include Bluetooth connectivity and Tough Solar charging.
Polly Allcock, 29 Oct 2025 13:53
The GameSir G7 SE is available to buy in Jet Black. (Image source: GameSir)

GameSir G7 SE Xbox wired controller now available in Jet Black with a launch discount

Two years after its launch, GameSir has announced a new color option for the GameSir G7 SE Xbox Wired Controller. The new Jet Black Edition joins the already-available Blue, Vibrant Orange, Plum Rose, and White color options.
Habeeb Onawole, 29 Oct 2025 13:28
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to supplant the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max before the end of the year in China, latter pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Leaker details planned camera upgrades for 'Ultra Premium Edition' smartphone

According to new reports, Xiaomi is plotting to distinguish the Xiaomi 17 Ultra from the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and other flagships in various areas relating to camera performance. Reportedly, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra may receive an early release to get the jump on Samsung and the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2025 13:23
According to DxOMark, the iPhone Air's display is just as good as the one on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. (Image source: Thai Nguyen)

Apple iPhone 17, iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max fail to make top 20 in DxOMark display analysis

The Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone Air, at best, managed to hold their own against the more expensive iPhone 17 Pro Max in DxOMark’s display analysis. However, the iPhone 17 series falls significantly behind competitors such as the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra across the board.
Hannes Brecher, 29 Oct 2025 13:18
The Moto G67 Power in its Pantone Parachute Purple colour option. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto G67 Power: Motorola unveils new 5G mid-range smartphone with 7,000 mAh battery

Motorola has detailed its next mid-range smartphone before its early November release. Arriving with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series chipset powered by a 7,000 mAh battery, the Moto G67 Power also features other hardware like a 120 Hz display and a 50 MP primary camera.
Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2025 13:16
The DJI Neo 2 looks like a beefed-up DJI Neo with improvements across the board. (Image source: via OsitaLV)

DJI Neo 2 retail packaging leak confirms design changes and upgrades with release for new drone on the horizon

Retail packaging for the DJI Neo 2 has now emerged online. Arriving shortly before the drone's anticipated release, the new leak confirms various design changes and hardware upgrades from last year's DJI Neo.
Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2025 13:10
The ROG GR70 is Asus' AMD-powered alternative to its recent ROG NUC 2025 releases. (Image source: Asus)

Asus reveals ROG GR70 gaming mini-PC globally as AMD Ryzen alternative to recent ROG NUC 2025 releases

Asus has introduced a new gaming-focused mini-PC globally. Eschewing ROG NUC branding, the Asus ROG GR70 combines an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU in a 3-litre case with a triple-fan cooling solution.
Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2025 13:04
Hardware Unboxed used the ASRock Taichi Radeon RX 9070 XT for the comparison. (Image source: Hardware Unboxed on YouTube, edited)

RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 with FSR 4/DLSS 4 shows boring value but much faster performance for RDNA 4 GPU

After testing the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070 with image upscaling, Hardware Unboxed has now also compared the RX 9070 XT using FSR 4. The card is now 24% faster than the RTX 5070. However, the GPU is still much more expensive than its official MSRP, which considerably worsens the board's value.
Fawad Murtaza, 29 Oct 2025 13:02
Xiaomi Game Center has updated PC game emulation feature. Pictured: Stardew Valley running on Redmi K90 Pro Max. (Image source: Sun Cun)

Xiaomi intros updated PC game emulation feature with support for local play of Steam games

The Xiaomi Game Center App has been updated, and one of the big highlights of the update is the ability to play games from Steam through the PC game emulator. This newer version also introduces optimizations for the supported games.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Oct 2025 12:39
An image of Hubble space telescope in orbit (Image source: NASA; cropped)

Hubble image of a star-studded galaxy emerges as Picture of the Week

The latest Hubble Picture of the Week is an image of a star-studded spiral galaxy — NGC 4571. From hot massive blue stars to glowing pink nebulae, the image presents interesting features of this galaxy that could help scientists understand the process of star formation better.
Chibuike Okpara, 29 Oct 2025 12:14
Nvidia to invest $1 billion in Nokia (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia to invest $1 billion in Nokia to enhance AI-powered connection and 6G innovation

Nvidia will invest $1 billion in Nokia, gaining a 2.9% stake to support the development of AI-based networking and 6G technologies. The partnership focuses on integrating Nvidia’s AI systems into Nokia’s radio and data center infrastructure to create more adaptive networks. T-Mobile will also help test the new AI-RAN technology, with early trials expected next year.
Antony Muchiri, 29 Oct 2025 11:54
A screengrab of Masters of Albion (image source: SteamDB)

Peter Molyneux of Dungeon Keeper fame is working on his last title: A new city builder game

Peter Molyneux, the famed designer behind Black and White, Fable, and Dungeon Keeper, says his upcoming game, Masters of Albion, is his final redemption story.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Oct 2025 11:46
The Galaxy S25 series was Snapdragon-only. (Image Source: Samsung)

Exynos 2600: Samsung Galaxy S26 series chipset shines in latest benchmark appearance

Samsung's next-gen flagship chipset, the Exynos 2600, has surfaced on Geekbench yet again. The SOC is expected to be present in the Galaxy S26 lineup next year, and appears to deliver CPU performance on par with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Ricci Rox, 29 Oct 2025 11:45
A Steam Deck device (Image source: Steam; edited)

Deal | Over $140 worth of Steam Deck-compatible adventure games drop to $20 on Humble Bundle

Humble Bundle has added a new game bundle to its current collection — Myst and Riven Complete Collection 2025. This new bundle is worth $149 and is packed with titles from the Myst franchise.
Chibuike Okpara, 29 Oct 2025 11:22
Image from the game Fallout 4. (Image source: Steam)

The opening of Fallout 4 hides a secret often forgotten by players

There are many secrets in Fallout 4 that help you better understand the story. But there is one that often goes unnoticed by players and adds depth to the game.
Alexis Stegmann, 29 Oct 2025 11:08
The stable HyperOS 3 rollout enters its second phase. (Image source: Xiaomi; edited by Kristen Spradlin / Notebookcheck)

HyperOS 3 stable rollout expands to 18 new devices, including tablets, smart TVs, and wearables

Xiaomi has begun rolling out the stable HyperOS 3 update for the second batch of eligible devices. The list includes the company's Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 foldable, Redmi K80, Redmi Turbo 4 series, as well as the flagship Xiaomi Pad 7 lineup, Xiaomi Watch S4 series, and smart TVs.
Kristen Spradlin, 29 Oct 2025 10:54
The compact Oppo/OnePlus tablet will reportedly feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Pictured: a promo image of the Tablet 2. (Image source: OnePlus - edited)

Leak shares early details about compact 'all-around' flagship tablet with OLED display

Digital Chat Station, a reliable Weibo tipster, recently reported that Oppo is working on a compact flagship tablet featuring an OLED display. A new report now shares that it will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and will be affordable.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Oct 2025 09:46
The BoneBeat Swim are new waterproof headphones (Image source: Doogee)

BoneBeat Swim: Waterproof headphones come with built-in MP3 player

The BoneBeat Swim are new headphones that can be used without a connected smartphone. This pair offers water resistance far beyond the usual IP ratings, which makes it suitable for swimming.
Silvio Werner, 29 Oct 2025 08:15
The Sound Blaster Re:Imagine is a modular audio hub (Image source: Creative Technology)

Sound Blaster Re:Imagine is a modular audio hub with hi-res DAC, 3-inch screen and AI features

The Sound Blaster Re:Imagine is a new audio hub. According to the manufacturer, it has a modular design that allows users to adapt the device to their specific needs. The "Sound Blaster" name itself might also be familiar to some enthusiasts.
Silvio Werner, 29 Oct 2025 07:48
The new Enco X3s are well-equipped wireless headphones (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Enco X3s: True wireless earbuds with 55dB ANC, dual drivers and live translation debut

Oppo has launched a new pair of wireless earbuds. The Enco X3s feature active noise cancellation and come with two separate drivers on each side. The company also advertises an AI-powered translation feature, although it has rather limited capabilities.
Silvio Werner, 29 Oct 2025 07:32
The large ~65 mm fans and long heat pipes contribute to the relatively low noise and temperatures of the Omen 17 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

2025 HP Omen 17 with AMD Zen 5 runs cooler and quieter than the average gaming laptop

Core temperatures plateau at around 70 C while fan noise top out at 50 dB(A) when gaming to be on the cooler and quieter side for the category.
Allen Ngo, 29 Oct 2025 05:18
Adobe announced at Adobe Max 2025 that a slew of AI features has been added to its Creative Cloud apps.

Adobe adds myriad AI-powered features to Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Firefly at Adobe Max 2025

Adobe Max 2025 showcased a wave of AI-powered upgrades across Creative Cloud, streamlining workflows in Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and Firefly. Highlights include generative image blending, real-time video effects, 3D vector rotation, and personalized content generation.
David Chien, 29 Oct 2025 03:57
The Gooloo F3 cordless electric air duster boasts a maximum speed of 150,000 RPM (Image source: Gooloo)

Gooloo’s new F3 cordless electric air duster launches with compact design and 240 minutes of runtime

Gooloo has launched a new cordless electric air duster, the F3, onto the global market. The F3 features a 120 W motor and two 2,500 mAh batteries, and is said to offer a maximum speed of 150,000 RPM and up to 240 minutes (~ 4 hours) of runtime on a single charge. On top of that, it ships with a compact and lightweight design, weighing around 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Abhinav Fating, 29 Oct 2025 03:43
The Retroid Pocket 6 has symmetrical thumbsticks and four buttons below the screen. (Image source: Retroid)

Backlash forces Retroid to run polls for Pocket 6's redesign

The launch of the Retroid Pocket 6 has been met with mixed reception, no thanks to its design. Many have expressed their dislike for the Android handheld's new look, causing the manufacturer to ask fans to choose between the current design and a revised one.
Habeeb Onawole, 29 Oct 2025 02:39
The Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic 8 Ultra: Details of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship emerge in new leak

The Honor Magic 8 series launched in China earlier this month with two high-end Android smartphones. The lineup is rumored to expand with the Magic 8 Ultra, the top-of-the-line model. A new leak reveals key specifications, including its display size, processor, and camera details.
Huzefa Baloch, 29 Oct 2025 02:04
The SFP Wizard for network modules (Image source: Ubiquiti Networks)

Unifi: Ubiquiti "unlocks" SFP and QSFP modules with new SFP Wizard

With the SFP Wizard, Ubiquiti allows users to program SFP and QSFP modules. The goal is to make the modules universally compatible. This will probably challenge many switch manufacturers that rely on vendor lock-in. In addition, Ubiquiti is lowering the prices of some of its (Q)SFP transceivers.
Andreas Sebayang, 29 Oct 2025 01:08
Casio’s G-Shock GST-B1000D watches (GST-B1000-1A pictured) can be pre-ordered in Europe. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio G-Shock GST-B1000D watches now available to pre-order in Europe

Casio is now accepting pre-orders for the new G-Shock GST-B1000D watches in several European countries. Set to ship in the near future, the GST-B1000D-1A, the GST-B1000D-2A and the GST-B1000D-3A have metal casing and straps, with different colored dials. Features include a stopwatch, a timer and Bluetooth connectivity for Smartphone Link.
Polly Allcock, 29 Oct 2025 00:49
Oppo Find X9 Pro's battery capacity (Image Source: Oppo)

Battery test: Oppo's Find X9 Pro crushes iPhone 17 Pro Max & Pixel 10 Pro XL

The Oppo Find X9 Pro, featuring a massive 7,500mAh battery, just faced the ultimate endurance test against the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. The results show Oppo didn't just win—it clearly dominated.
Jean Leon, 29 Oct 2025 00:49
The Kia PV5 Cargo van that set the Guinness range record. (Image source: Kia)

Kia schools Tesla with PV5 cargo van range record delivering Model 3 efficiency

Hyundai or Kia electric vehicles already beat Tesla in charging speed and battery longevity. A Kia cargo van range record now puts Tesla's power draw efficiency under scrutiny, too.
Daniel Zlatev, 29 Oct 2025 00:07
Oct 28
LG 32GX850A UltraGear 4K OLED gaming monitor front side at angle (Image source: LG)

Deal | The new 32-inch LG UltraGear 4K OLED gaming monitor with 330Hz mode is already discounted by $500

Most dual mode 4K OLED monitors demand a serious investment. Fortunately, this LG display switches between detailed imagery and high-refresh-rate gameplay at a reasonable price. The recently released OLED gaming monitor is currently enjoying its steepest discount yet.
Adam Corsetti, 28 Oct 2025 23:52
Asus ProArt P16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

The new Asus ProArt P16 with the Tandem OLED is the best multimedia laptop you can buy right now

Asus listened to our criticism and finally offers a faster version of the ProArt P16. Thanks to high-end mobile GPUs and a very bright OLED panel, this is probably the best overall package on the market.
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Oct 2025 23:30
iPad Air (Image Source: Apple)

Apple's iPad Air & iPad Mini to finally get OLED displays

Apple is preparing a massive display upgrade for some of its most popular devices. A new leak claims high-end OLED screens are coming to the MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Mini, promising richer colors and deeper contrast. But this premium visual experience comes with a catch: be ready for higher price tags and a tricky rollout timeline.
Jean Leon, 28 Oct 2025 23:24
Image showing the custom Battlefield 6-themed RTX 5090 GPU. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia is giving away an RTX 5090 with a custom Battlefield 6 wrap

Nvidia is hosting a special giveaway, and the prize is the RTX 5090. Fans can enter by sharing their best Battlefield 6 gameplay clip on Reddit, but entries will close soon.
Abdul Haddi, 28 Oct 2025 23:10
Dreame is launching two new Dolby Atmos soundbars (Image source: Dreame)

Dreame Pano S1 and Pano S2 soundbars offer Dolby Atmos and up to 630 watts

Dreame continues to expand its product lineup and now offers two soundbars. The Pano S1 and Pano S2, differ quite a bit in terms of features as well as pricing.
Silvio Werner, 28 Oct 2025 22:50
The Dell 16 Plus (model DB06250) currently on sale is available in the Ice Blue colorway (Image source: Dell)

Deal | Dell 16 Plus convertible with Lunar Lake processor and Thunderbolt 4 discounted below $600

Dell's 16 Plus 2-in-1 features a latest-gen Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16 GB of speedy RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a 1,200p touch-capable display. Support for Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 round out the package.
Tudor Cibean, 28 Oct 2025 22:07
Bigme's latest e-ink smartphone is a cheaper alternative to the Hibreak Pro (Image source: Bigme)

Bigme Hibreak S: Smartphone comes with color e-ink display and affordable price tag

The Bigme Hibreak S is a relatively affordable smartphone with an e-ink display that works well as a pocket-sized e-reader, but can also replace a regular smartphone thanks to its LTE modem, speakers, cameras and Android operating system.
Hannes Brecher, 28 Oct 2025 21:40
The 1X NEO humanoid home robot can do chores for a $499 monthly subscription. (Image source: 1X Technologies/Eli Russell Linnetz)

1X opens pre-orders for $20,000 NEO humanoid home robot

1X has opened pre-orders for the NEO humanoid AI home robot capable of autonomously completing house chores and interacting with its owners. Built-in 5G connectivity allows the robot to be used indoors and outdoors in dry environments.
David Chien, 28 Oct 2025 21:38
Promotional cover art for Rockstar Games' 2006 open-world title Bully. (Image Source: Rockstar Games)

Bully Online mod adds Multiplayer to the 20-year-old game

A fan-made mod for Rockstar's classic open-world title, Bully, promises complete online integration for the 20-year-old game, allowing a co-op experience where you can team up with friends to tackle minigames, free roam, roleplay, racing, and much more.
Rohith Bhaskar, 28 Oct 2025 21:17
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 weighs 1.7 kg (3.77 lbs.). (Image source: Lenovo/Amazon, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 with 4K OLED and 64 GB RAM drops 44% to lowest price ever

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 workstation laptop with a stunning 4K OLED display, 64 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage has reached its record-low price after a massive 44% discount. The workstation laptop is powered by an 8-core Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 APU and a large 86 Wh battery.
Fawad Murtaza, 28 Oct 2025 21:02
The PS Portal shown next to a PS5 console (Image source: PlayStation Blog with edits)

PS Portal may soon be able to play more PS5 games, easing the wait for PS6 handheld release date

While there is much attention on the rumored PS6 handheld, the PS Portal may soon have more features. A store listing hinted that the handheld could stream games not in the PS Plus catalog. Mobile gamers would enjoy a larger selection of PS5 games available on the PlayStation Portal.
Adam Corsetti, 28 Oct 2025 20:50
Nikon treats its retro full-frame camera to a major firmware update (Image source: Nikon)

Nikon Z f full-frame camera with retro design gets major 3.00 firmware update

Nikon’s compact full-frame camera with retro design gains new features with a major software update to version 3.00. The new firmware introduces the option to shoot photos with film grain in order to match the camera’s retro look.
Hannes Brecher, 28 Oct 2025 20:44
The limited-edition Audio-Technica ATH-M50x ENSO headphones incorporate Japanese decorative aspects reflecting the cyclical nature of life. (Image source: Audio-Technica)

Audio-Technica releases Zen Buddhism–inspired ATH-M50x ENSO over-ear wired headphones

Only 5,000 pairs of the limited-edition Audio-Technica ATH-M50x ENSO over-ear wired headphones are available to celebrate the original M50x model. Japanese decorative elements symbolizing the nature of life have been incorporated into this release.
David Chien, 28 Oct 2025 20:20
iPhone 17 series (pictured) sales helped to rally Apple's valuation (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Apple beats tech tariffs to reach a $4 trillion market cap on the back of high iPhone 17 series sales

Apple recently became the third company in history to cross US$4 trillion in market capitalization, thanks to better-than-anticipated iPhone 17 series sales and forward-thinking supply chain decisions.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Oct 2025 20:11
The so-called Melt Mouse is a multi-functional input device (Image source: Melt Interface)

Stylish Melt Mouse combines mouse, touchpad and number pad with Magic Mouse vibes

The Melt Mouse is a new input device that offers multiple features. The accessory sports a minimalist design and is primarily made of glass.
Silvio Werner, 28 Oct 2025 20:11
The Redmi 15C 4G sells for a double-digit price, but it still comes with a lot of features. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

This smartphone has strong advantages in the fight for the low-budget crown

You have to spend several hundred dollars for a smartphone with a large battery and a bright screen, right? Xiaomi sees things differently and, with the Redmi 15C 4G, is launching a smartphone for tight budgets or as a second phone.
Florian Schmitt, 28 Oct 2025 20:00

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