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Flashlights with additional UV light and a laser are currently trending. Nitecore is now also jumping on the bandwagon with its EDC17 model. Its design is based on the EDC2x series, but it uses a new slide switch and is IPX7-rated.

Asus has finally revealed ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W launch pricing. Only available in China for now, the company has also confirmed complete hardware specifications before an impending global release.

MagicX has presented its first clamshell gaming handheld. Launching for less than $100, the MagicX One Flip 50 will compete with the existing Retroid Pocket Flip 2 but at a much lower price point.

Unlike the Ti version with 12 GB, Nvidia’s RTX 5070 (non-Ti) only comes with 8 GB of VRAM — a spec that’s sparked plenty of online debate about its future-proofing, and understandably, some concern. Our test unit, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IAX10 with an RTX 5070, offers some useful insight into how much VRAM might actually be “enough.”

The Insta360 X4 Air is the company’s latest 8K 360° action camera that comes with a compact and lightweight form factor. Advertised as the brand’s lightest-ever action camera, the Insta360 X4 Air features dual 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensors and a 2,010 mAh battery, which is said to offer 100 minutes of runtime. On top of that, the action camera is compatible with most X5 accessories.

PNY has a new, exceptionally fast SSD on offer that won't break the bank. It promises data transfer rates of up to 14,900 MB/s and utilizes 3D flash storage.

New details about the DJI Neo 2 have emerged online shortly before the compact drone's official release. Not only has a reliable source shared updated pricing information for three key markets, but it has also shared a global launch date for the first time.

Samsung is expected to follow up the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in 2026. According to the latest rumors, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable is said to bring a whole host of improvements, including a bigger battery than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and a display without any crease.

Sidephone has just unveiled its new Sundial Keypad for the SP-01 - a modular music controller with nine reprogrammable buttons and support for custom silicone cases. Priced at $29, it'll ship with first devices in January 2026.

If you're looking for an indie horror game for Halloween, this highly rated title on Steam from Two Star Games is currently 85% off. But be warned, because this offer ends in a few days.

The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard Mecha Break edition can now be purchased for almost 50% off its launch price. The three-month-old mechanical keyboard has an 87-key layout, up to 300 hours of battery life, and comes with 21 extra keycaps.

Qwertykeys has started teasing its upcoming mechanical keyboard with a built-in display, the QK65 MK3. Unlike most recent models that show only system info, this retro-style keyboard lets users play mini games directly on the screen.

8BitDo has begun accepting pre-orders for the 8BitDo Retro 68 Keyboard - NES 40th Limited Edition, its first keyboard with a 68-key layout. While it won't ship until January 2026, those who pre-order it will get a NES-inspired companion accessory worth $50.

Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani says more patches will be released to improve Helldivers 2’s stability, but it will take some time before players see major performance improvements.

Samsung has officially shown the Galaxy Z TriFold for the very first time. It’s a foldable smartphone with essentially three displays, which means users can basically turn the smartphone into a tablet with a large screen. The South Korean tech giant has also commented on its launch plans.

Every month, PlayStation Plus members look forward to a new lineup of free games, and November 2025’s selection might have just leaked ahead of schedule.

EarFun's Air Pro 4+ earbuds combine dynamic and balanced armature drivers to deliver high-resolution audio with adaptive AI noise cancellation using six microphones. Powered by Qualcomm's QCC3091 SoC, they support the aptX Lossless and LDAC codecs.

A 40-minute unfiltered PS5 build of Wreckreation leaked a day before release, showcasing Burnout‑inspired high‑speed arcade racing with loops, big jumps, track‑building, and destructible elements, even as viewers pointed out inconsistent performance and bugs that could perhaps be attributed to an earlier build.

Warner Bros. has launched a "For Your Consideration" awards campaign for A Minecraft Movie after its mammoth $957 million global box-office haul, targeting major categories including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.

The Honor X6b Plus is a new smartphone that’s clearly not a high-end device, but it does come with a 90Hz display. The Chinese company also advertises that the display is readable in direct sunlight, although that's more of a marketing claim.

In the Shacknews documentary 24 ’Til Launch: The Making of Borderlands 4, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford recounts how EA’s cancellation of his Rebel Boat Rocker project Prax War and the subsequent founding of Gearbox led to an unexpected call from Valve’s Gabe Newell, who invited Pitchford to pitch an expanded Half‑Life storyline.

After Halo: Campaign Evolved’s 13‑minute Silent Cartographer demo at the Halo World Championship 2025, former Combat Evolved designer Jaime Griesemer took to X to criticize changes. He focused most of his ire on the ability to steamroll Hunters in a Warthog, movable obstacles, and added trees, all of which he says wreck the pacing in the game.

The CrowPanel Advance is a new display with many features and wireless network connectivity. This gadget could allow users to quickly create their own smart display, and tinkerers should be able to benefit from a simple or at least familiar setup.

Updated: Retroid has pulled Pocket 6 pre-orders pending a device redesign. The Retroid Pocket 6 is now available to pre-order worldwide with hardware to rival recent popular Android gaming handhelds like the Ayn Odin 2. While the Retroid Pocket 6 combines a 120 Hz AMOLED display with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 8 GB of RAM, the handheld starts for a mere $209 initially.

The Retroid Pocket G2 is a new horizontal gaming handheld packing a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. Available to order now in a choice of five colour options, the Pocket G2 also features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display and 8 GB of LPDDR5x RAM for less than $200 at launch.

Adata has announced the SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD. The accessory attaches to MagSafe or Qi2.2-compatible smartphones and combines a 5,000 mAh power bank with up to 2 TB of SSD storage. It supports 15 W wireless charging and up to 2,000 MB/s transfers.

Apparently, Fitbit is not done with hardware releases just yet. Rather than becoming completely subordinate to Google, Fitbit has now outlined release plans for the first new hardware since 2023.

The M5 SoC is an absolute screamer of a chip, especially when it comes to GPU and AI workloads. The new Apple iPad Pro, armed with iPadOS 26, is all set to take advantage of the latest silicon, and is thankfully already witnessing its first discount on Amazon less than two weeks after launch.

Tesla has issued a recall of 12,963 vehicles across its Model 3 and Model Y lines due to a defect that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power. The recall is officially filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under number 25V690.

Version 1.0 of ARMSX2, an ARM-focused branch of the popular PCSX2 emulator, has landed on Android. The new version of the PlayStation 2 emulator uses a translation layer to run code from PCSX2 (with some additions) on ARM devices, including Android smartphones. This gives retro gamers another option to play PS2 titles on their smartphones.

Apple's new M5 processor is much faster and also more efficient than its predecessor in many scenarios. However, the increased power consumption does result in slightly shorter battery runtimes in our Wi-Fi test, both for the MacBook Pro as well as the iPad Pro.

MSI has expanded its graphics card lineup with the GeForce RTX 5050 Inspire ITX series, featuring single-fan cooling and a compact, dual-slot design. Built for small form factor PCs, both models offer efficient power usage, providing a space-saving solution for gamers and creators building in tight enclosures.

GameStop is currently offering a PS5 with a disc drive and 2 years of PS Plus Premium for $170 off. While this bundle includes the original "thick" PS5, buyers get access to hundreds of current-gen and classic PlayStation titles.

Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 with the M5 processor is a very good multimedia notebook, but in terms of pricing, it only really makes sense when you stick to the base spec. As soon as you start adding upgrades, the MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro quickly becomes the better choice.

Retroid has now confirmed the release dates of both the Pocket 6 and Pocket G2. Arriving sooner than expected, the new Android gaming handhelds will ship at completely different times from each other.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is still a beloved game, seven years after its release. But if you're looking for more action at night, you can check out this mod that brings back a feature from Red Dead Redemption.

A new report has shared more details about Microsoft's next Xbox 'Magnus' console. Not only is Microsoft now rumoured to be switching to free console multiplayer, but the move to running future Xbox consoles with a modified version of Windows will allow it to support PC games while retaining backwards compatibility with older Xbox generations.

Oppo is reportedly working on a compact flagship tablet that will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Per Digital Chat Station, a reliable tipster, the pad will sport an 8.8-inch OLED display, and it could be rebranded as a OnePlus tab later.

Four new Sharp A series projectors for commercial use have been revealed in the US. The XP-A824U, the XP-A104U, the XP-A155U and the XP-A175U each have a laser light source, with the range-topping model offering up to 17,000 ISO lumens brightness. Plus, these WUXGA projectors offer two HDMI inputs.

A last-minute leak has detailed the global versions of Oppo's new flagships before their releases. Equipped with massive batteries, the Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro will be the first devices to ship outside China with MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipsets, too.

Qualcomm is expanding beyond smartphones with two new AI data center chips, the AI200 and AI250, built on its mobile neural processing tech. Promising significant efficiency gains and 768 GB memory support, these chips aim to challenge Nvidia’s dominance and power Saudi Arabia’s next-gen AI infrastructure.

The Dreamegg Sunrise 1+ alarm clock and sound machine is now available in the US and the UK. This is an upgraded version of the original Sunrise 1, with improvements including more light modes and relaxing sound effects. Plus, the device gets a new custom routines feature thanks to the addition of a smartphone app.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 might be a great choice for people looking for a budget laptop with a touch-capable display. It comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X SoC, 16 GB of soldered RAM, and a 256 GB SSD (that's thankfully user-upgradable). Port selection is decent too for the $450 price point, as it even has a full-sized SD card reader.

After a recent update for the Garmin Connect app for Android, some users no longer feel a vibration when smart notifications arrived. This unannounced change left many owners of Garmin smartwatches venting their frustration on the brand’s forum. The company has since confirmed the issue and an upcoming resolution.

Another Amazfit smartwatch is currently receiving an update. Like other recent releases, software version 3.5.10.3 brings a heart rate related improvement to this wearable, as well as advanced running metrics and a few new sports modes. Plus, the Active 2 (Square) also gets enhanced audio in one scenario.

Nvidia N1X was reportedly delayed to 2026. Thanks to Moore's Law Is Dead, we now know when the actual release date of the Nvidia N1X ARM APU might fall. Per the leaker, consumers can expect the Nvidia N1X and Nvidia N1 in Q2 2026

Minisforum has updated its M1-1295 mini-PC with a cheaper variant. Still equipped with a powerful Intel processor to rival the CPU performance of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the Minisforum M1-1295 can now be picked up with a $329 starting price for a 30% saving on the device's original launch pricing.

A Framework user built a great-looking custom gaming console from a 13-inch mainboard, Oculink eGPU, and 3D-printed case. It's a great representation of how modular DIY design and active cooling can turn mystery parts into a powerful, portable PC.

According to the latest rumors, Apple is planning at least two significant camera upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro (Max). The anniversary iPhone in 2027 will also be particularly exciting, as it is expected to be equipped with a camera sensor developed by Apple for the first time, which promises far better image quality thanks to new technology.

Anker Solix has launched the F3000, a powerful power station with a massive discount of $1,100. The solar generator offers 3 kWh and 3,600 W of continuous power, but can be expanded to 12 kWh.