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The Epic Games Store has updated its Mystery Game giveaway with a new title. Available until 15:59 UTC on December 22, the game is playable not only on various Windows machines but also pretty much any Mac released within the last 15 years.

A larger Garmin beta update is currently rolling out to several smartwatch models. The release notes list forty changes, including new features, additional activities and further health metrics. Plus, there is a wide range of bug fixes, tackling issues with the touchscreen and the Morning Report feature.

A new study examines antimatter propulsion for spacecraft, showing that just 1 gram of antihydrogen could power 23 space shuttles—10 billion times more powerful than conventional rocket fuel. While production and storage hurdles remain significant, this technology could revolutionize space exploration.

Realme has confirmed that successors to the 13 Pro and Pro+ will be unleashed in January 2025. The new devices are to be the world's first Android smartphones with rear panels that change color when it gets cold enough. The 14 Pro series are also thought to come with a minimally-changed camera hump to go with an updated SoC.

Russia is developing its own EUV lithography technology with an 11.2 nm wavelength approach, diverging from ASML's established 13.5 nm standard. The project, led by scientist Nikolay Chkhalo, aims to create more cost-effective machines with lower throughput than ASML.

Google Chrome's latest Canary build introduces an AI-powered scam detection feature that runs directly on your device, protecting your privacy while analyzing webpages for potential threats. This local approach means your browsing data stays on your computer rather than being sent to external servers.

iQoo shook the early 2024 premium mid-range Android smartphone world up by equipping the Z9 Turbo with a particularly large battery. Now, the brand is projected to unleash an "Endurance Edition" of the same handset on the market. Then again, its updated feature might actually prove something of an Achilles heel in reality.

The Bose Smart Soundbar 550 with Dolby Atmos is a suitable last-minute gift for everyone who would like to enjoy the holidays with some Christmas classics and a noticeably better sound quality.

Oppo's next Android tablet might be a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra challenger in much more than name, according to a new leak. There are hints that the "Pad 3 Ultra" could have the same kind of OLED display with extra-thin bezels as Samsung's current flagship slate. Then again, the upgrade could come with the same tell-tale feature as its rival.

The Jackery Explorer 300 portable power station is an excellent choice for people who love the outdoors. The device sports decent performance, with a capacity of 293 Wh and a good selection of outlets in an easy-to-carry 7.1-pound enclosure. Thanks to an ongoing sale, the Explorer 300 can now be bought for its all-time low price.

The Sharge CarbonBlade, a portable power bank, has finally launched. The product, a particularly light and compact accessory, was announced earlier this year. Features include a 10,000mAh battery, dual ports with support for various fast charging protocols and a low current mode.

For those on the prowl for a powerful desktop replacement gaming laptop, the Asus ROG Strix G17 is an excellent choice. With an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Ryzen 9 7940HX CPU, 240 Hz display, and now, an all-time low price, the G17 offers commendable value.

Asus has issued fresh teasers relating to new ROG devices that should be with us early next month during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Seemingly, the company has offered a brief look at the new ROG Strix gaming laptop, which should be available in 16-inch and 18-inch variants, as well as a new ROG Flow Z13.

Garmin has issued a new update for the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965, shortly after rolling out Software Version 21.19 globally. This time, it has finalised Software Version 21.20, which should resolve touchscreen and Connect IQ crash issues.

Danish YouTuber Madskillzzhc's dedicated fight against bots in World of Warcraft has come to a sudden and alarming halt. After receiving serious death threats and having his personal information exposed, the veteran content creator has decided to step away from the WoW community for good.

Quinfall promises an open world nearly ten times larger than WoW's. The sheer scale seemed so unbelievable that many initially suspected it was a scam. However, the game is real and is set to enter Early Access soon.

Another new leak has hinted at the next free title giveaway in Epic Games Store's Holiday Sale on December 21. This creative survival game has elements of open-world exploration, co-op gameplay, and a modular building system. Update: The leaker has clarified that the giveaway might be the original TerraTech - not TerraTech Worlds.

Mara has acquired a wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, for $240 million. The wind farm, with a 240 MW interconnection capacity and 114 MW nameplate capacity, will power a data center Mara plans to develop at the site, providing 100% renewable energy and eliminating marginal energy costs.

The US government has commenced investigations into Chinese-owned TP-Link over security concerns related to its routers which are popular in the US. The sale of its routers, which are not only used in homes but also some government agencies, may eventually be banned.

A new leak has revealed the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop version will not offer much in the way of a CUDA core count increase over its last-gen counterpart. Instead, it will leverage the new Blackwell architecture and 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM to offer anywhere between a 40-60% performance boost.

Training robots to perform complex tasks is both costly and time-consuming. Conventional methods often require the use of real robots in physical environments. A new open-source physics simulator called Genesis promises to revolutionize robot training. In future, robots will likely train in a VR environment.

Apple's new AI service, Apple Intelligence, is making the wrong headlines. The feature for automatically summarizing news appears to be unreliable and is spreading misinformation, which has precipitated a reaction from Reporters Without Borders.

The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 convertible laptop is on sale at Best Buy, with a sizeable 38% discount making the productivity workhorse down to nearly entry-level prices. The Yoga 7i comes with enough RAM and storage to get you through just about any daily task, and the CPU and iGPU are power efficient, while delivering just enough power to even handle some lightweight gaming.

Anker plans to launch its first robotic lawnmower, Eufy, next year. According to initial information, the machine will be equipped with well-known technology from another company whose robot mower has already impressed in tests.

Epson has announced the settlement of its recent legal dispute with AWOL Vision. The company raised concerns regarding the brightness measurements given for the LTV-3000 Pro and the LTV-2500 projectors. As part of the agreement, AWOL Vision has agreed to lower the estimates for these two models.

The Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K and Play HDMI sync box 4K devices are currently receiving firmware version 2.4.2. The latest model, released earlier this year, gets three changes via the update. These include a new setting as well as various signal-related bug fixes.

Xiaomi is offering a particularly compact Bluetooth speaker in a new model variant that promises both decent audio quality and visual appeal. It also comes with protection against extreme weather conditions and is advertised as having a long battery life.

Casio has officially unveiled the ABL-100WEPC-1B Pac-Man edition watch in the US with Bluetooth connectivity, step tracking, dual-time display, and modern features for daily use. The watch will be purchasable in Jan 2025.

A retailer in Italy appears to have revealed the price of the Honor Magic7 Pro and Honor Magic7 Lite smartphones in this market. The Honor Magic7 Pro launched in China earlier this year, but little was known about the Magic7 Lite until now. Plus, one of the models is already available to order with a delivery date in the near future.

According to user reports, an update is causing massive problems with a particular Samsung smartphone. Samsung is reported to have asked customers to pay for the problem, which appears to be the result of software problems, at least in some cases. Update: Samsung has responded to our inquiry with an initial statement. The company is investigating the user reports and possible warranty claims will be reviewed individually. Further information will be shared as soon as possible

Starforge Systems has expanded its gaming- and anime-inspired PC case line-up with a Terraria edition, featuring art from the fan-favourite indie adventure RPG, Terraria, printed on a Lian Li O11D Evo RGB case. There is also a $2,049.99 limited-edition pre-built PC built in the same case.

Angry Miao's subsidiary, Dry Studio, has a new mechanical keyboard with a removable fluffy shell. The cat-themed keyboard, which can be used in wired and wireless modes, is expected to provide the feeling of petting a cat.

Tesla's Cybercab features a plethora of controversial design choices, all the way from its wheels, to its dihedral door mechanism. The company's chief designer has now shed light on the reasoning behind one such aspect of the car — its color.

Popular YouTube personality Marquess Brownlee, aka MKBHD, has announced the winners of the 2024 edition of his annual smartphone awards. Some of the winners were expected, while others relatively surprising. Regardless, Samsung Galaxy fans will certainly be thrilled with the results.

Mix Wave has unveiled the pop-colored HiBy R1 digital audio player from HiBy Music. The petit DAP targets high-resolution music enthusiasts with support for Tidal, Qobuz, DSD and PCM streams, LDAC Bluetooth headphones, and 2 TB microSD cards.

President Biden has announced an additional $4.28 billion in student loan relief for 55,000 public service workers enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This brings the total loan forgiveness under the Biden administration to $180 billion, benefiting 5 million individuals.

Grml, an Austrian Linux distribution based on Debian, has returned with version 2024.12. While it drops x86 support, this update is the first to bring this minimal, live Linux distro to 64-bit ARM hardware. In addition to these, Grml 2024.12 also comes with fresh Debian 13 software packages alongside many minor tweaks and fixes.

A reliable source has received word from Lenovo that it will be presenting new Legion Go gaming handhelds next month. Not only that, but the new models will feature AMD Ryzen APUs and could even feature a sneaky tie-in with Valve before it presents its next Steam Deck hardware.

The Acer Chromebook 314 is a compact yet affordable laptop with an Intel N4500 processor, an Intel UHD 600 GPU, and 4 GB of RAM. Thanks to a 32% discount, the 14-inch laptop is currently available at an incredibly cheap price of £170/$201.

There are a good number of image editing features available on Google Photos, and a new one has just been rolled out. Called Quick Edit, it makes quick enhancements before sharing. However, it can take time for the feature to reach all users.

Xiaomi is now selling the Smart Temperature and Humidity Monitor 3 in a couple of European countries. The product was revealed globally earlier this year, with a large display offering three modes. Plus, Bluetooth connectivity allows for app-based controls and links to other smart home products.

Innovative battery technology has improved its capacity to new heights, with manufacturers now incorporating 7000mAh batteries into their devices. Advanced silicon-carbon anodes enable this leap forward, promising extended battery life.

The agreement was reached in connection with multiple ergonomics cases under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). As part of the settlement, Amazon is required to take steps to address hazardous working conditions.

A new leak has revealed a Lenovo Yoga laptop with an under-display camera, similar to the one found on smartphones. While its exact name is unknown, it is fairly thin and will launch with an Intel Lunar Lake processor.

Asus has announced its latest mini PC offering, the NUC 14 Pro AI. The product will be powered by Intel's Lunar Lake lineup, up to the Core Ultra 9 288V with 32 GB of memory. There is no discrete graphics, which makes the lack of OCuLink support worrisome. Apart from that, the NUC 14 Pro AI does look like a decent overall package.

Huawei's Pura 80 looks poised to impress with its rumored Kirin 9020 chip, which is said to achieve AnTuTu scores of 1.2–1.3 million points. The device is said to feature a 5600mAh battery, advanced camera system, and choice between flat or curved displays.

Casio's G-Shock Mudmaster GSG100-1A8 watch, a discontinued model, is currently available at Costco in the US.  However, it has been suggested that the wearable may not be around for long. Features of this watch include solar charging, world time zones and 200m water resistance.

The Epic Games Store has now revealed which game in its extensive library is now free to download and keep indefinitely. Worth roughly $25, the well-regarded title will not be available to pick up at its discounted price for long.

The Sharge Flash Charge Power Bank 100W has been announced in China. The portable accessory offers a 100W input, meaning it can fully recharge relatively quickly. Other features include an integrated spiral cable and a built-in AMOLED display, allowing users to track the charging status.

The Beats Solo 4 Wireless headphones excel where it counts — sound quality. However, there are a few major downsides to the product that are worth nothing. Despite that, the Solo 4 Wireless headphones offer commendable value at their current sale price.