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Casio has confirmed that it will launch four new Fine Metallic watches in the UK. The GM-5600YM-8, GM-2100YM-8A, GM-5600YMG-9, and GM-2100YMG-9A are all currently listed on the brand’s “Coming Soon” page in this country. They each offer a stainless steel bezel in silver or gold and come with a matching colored casing and strap in different materials.

The Casio x Pac-Man collaboration watches have arrived in the UK. There are four new products: a Bluetooth Vintage watch, a regular Vintage watch, a Standard watch and a Calculator watch. Plus, these models are expected to officially launch in other European countries soon.

Available with the same generous selection of desktop environments as before, PorteuX 1.9 comes with the 6.13.1 Linux kernel, CUPS support for GTK3, as well as multiple fixes. The list of updated packages includes Cinnamon 6.4.6, GNOME 47.3, the Nvidia driver 570.86.16, and many others.

Casio's newest collaboration with Undefeated is the G-Shock DWE-5600UD-1 watch, which comes with 2 extra straps, camo-themed packaging and standard DWE-5600 series features, such as Carbon Core Guard structure and 200m water resistance. A US launch is scheduled for this February.

Astract Japan has introduced a tiny wireless mouse, the CapacMouse Pro. It has a design similar to a car key and doesn't come with a scroll wheel. Instead, it has something that the company calls MagicWheel, which is pressure-sensitive.

Pebble has readied the Pebble Flow for a spring 2025 launch as the world's first RV that can reverse charge the EVs towing it, be driven remotely like an RC toy, and deploy itself at camp sites.

The S119 is a new smartphone that is particularly robust and comes with a second screen as well as a 20MP night-vision camera. The Doogee-branded mobile device is further powered by a MediaTek processor, which unfortunately lacks 5G support.

AOC has launched the Q27G10E2 - a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, and HDR10 support. Pricing and availability remains unknown for now.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 gaming GPUs appear to be suffering from one of the most supply-limited launches in recent memory. Unsurprisingly, scalpers are already doing their thing, inevitably making things even worse for gamers interested in the cards.

Casio has slated the GA-110AS and GA-2100AS series for a Valentine's Day release in Japan. The watches sport blue skeleton dials and an 'Oasis of day and night' theme. Prices range from 19,800 to 21,450 yen (~$135-$145 USD).

The affordable Kamrui Essenx E1 mini PC has finally been refreshed with Intel's N150 "Twin Lake" CPU. With acceptable performance for daily tasks and a reasonable price, the Essenx E1 sure does bring decent value to the table.

Casio just brought 2 new digital pianos to the US. Part of the Celviano line, they aim to bring luxury at a relatively affordable price. The AP-300 is the larger and heavier of the two, tipping the scales at 47 kg (104 lbs). The AP-S200 is quite a bit lighter at 34 kg (75 lbs).

Cubot has unveiled a new Android tablet: The Tab 70 features a cellular modem and supports up to two SIM cards. It is also equipped with two rear cameras and a nearly 11-inch display.

Casio is expanding its retro-futuristic A130 series with four new models launching in February 2025. These digital watches come equipped with multi-function LCD displays, stainless-steel bands, and LED backlighting.

OpenAI's latest o3-mini large language model is faster and smarter than the o1-mini predecessor. The model is available for free use by all ChatGPT account holders.

Casio has confirmed that the WS-1400H-2AV watch is launching in several European countries. The wearable was released in the US in December alongside two other similar products. Features of this WS-1400H series watch include a stopwatch with two control buttons, an LED backlight and an estimated battery life of 10 years.

The release of the new Amazfit Active 2 Premium smartwatch in the US has been postponed. At launch, the company indicated that users would be able to purchase this version of the wearable in February. However, potential customers will now have to wait a few more weeks before they can buy this upgraded model.

The R36 Max is a new retro gaming handheld from Game Console. Based around a 4-inch and 1:1 display, the device also contains a pair of joysticks and some rather strange design decisions.

Casio has announced that it will launch the new AE-1600H watches in several European countries. The AE-1600H-1AV and the AE-1600H-8BV offer different resin casing and strap colors, and the latter has an inverted display. Other features include a central button to activate the backlight, support for dual time and multiple alarms.

The R36H is a new budget gaming handheld equipped with two analogue sticks and designed to run a wide variety of games. It supports up to two memory cards, making it easier to install a large number of titles.

Loewe is relaunching its Stellar Smart TV and is now combining the MLA OLED panel with a back made of concrete and lava, giving each TV a unique look. Cooled lava is also said to be an environmentally friendly and widely available material.

Vision Pro can now be used as a gaming platform without needing the computing power of the VR headset itself. Thousands of video games and even demanding titles are supported.

The AN3P is a new mini PC with decent specs and an unusual feature: it also doubles as a photo frame. A wide range of ports and connectivity standards are also on board, making the AN3P suitable for all but the most demanding tasks.

Exclusive Xbox games are quickly becoming a rare breed. Forza Horizon 5 is the latest first-party title to make its way onto the PS5 this spring. PlayStation gamers will have access to the same stunning Mexican scenery, and DLC Xbox and PC players have been enjoying.

The RTX 50 series launch was predictably discouraging for gamers desperate for a GPU upgrade. eBay scalpers are once again profiting, reselling the RTX 5090 for $6000 or more. Is there any hope of the RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 becoming more widely available?

The Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra are Samsung's latest flagship Android smartphones, and also the OEM's first to support the latest Qi 2.1 wireless charging standard. Accordingly, the premium handsets do not have an in-built magnetic ring - meaning that their new own-brand wallet accessory has to pack them instead.

The latest high-speed camera from Phantom can record slow-motion videos with up to 483,330 frames per second. The company relies on a powerful 280-watt PSU as well as 256GB of memory and an extremely quick 1MP sensor.

There is a mini PC for everyone - even those who prefer Linux out of the box. The System76 Meerkat mini PC has been updated with Intel's Meteor Lake CPUs, along with substantially faster memory and a whopping 16 TB of maximum storage.

Mapfour is a new brand created by the OEM Engwe for its upcoming foray into carbon-fiber e-bikes. It is set to launch soon alongside its inaugural N1 series, the Pro version of which is hyped to come with the company's fastest-charging battery to date. It is also touted to land with powerful torque, up-to-100-kilometer (~62-mile) ranges and "smart" anti-theft features.

Farming Simulator players spend hundreds of dollars on setups to make the game more realistic. However, the just-announced Farming Simulator VR adds a level of immersion that wheels and switches can't match. With crop growing and maintenance a focus, Farming Simulator VR arrives for Meta Quest headsets on February 28th.

Microsoft has brought Intel's Lunar Lake platform to its Surface Laptop series. Arriving with performance and battery life upgrades over prior models, the new Surface Laptop will also be available with an optional 5G modem and the design changes shown on last year's Snapdragon X variants.

Microsoft has now released the Intel Lunar Lake refresh of the Surface Pro. Still falling under the Surface Pro 11 and not the Surface Pro 12, the new release brings more powerful processors to the table with optional OLED displays.

Casio’s G-Shock DW-6900-ASRV24A-1CR is now available for early access on the Asrv App. The watch is adorned with a black case, three reflective straps, 200m water resistance, and a red backlight.

Philips and Screeneo have now released their latest projector. Billed as a gaming projector, the GamePix 900 can output at 240 Hz as required with a 40% discount at launch.

LG has officially announced the pricing and availability details for its latest Gram Book laptop that debuted at CES 2025. The 15.6-inch Gram Book laptop offers decent features such as up to a 51 Wh battery, an Intel i5-1334U processor, an FHD anti-glare display, and an HD webcam with a privacy shutter. It is now available for $749.99 through LG’s official website.

A new and very affordable Zeblaze smartwatch capable of phone calls is now available to order. The wearable comes with a GPS module, it can also track and analyze sleep quality.

The Philips H8000E bluetooth headphones pack some pretty decent features and are designed to be used for years. However, Philips is announcing them several months ahead of release and also keeping the price tag a mystery.

The Pixy Mini Pro is the successor to the Pixy Mini, introduced in 2021, and takes things a step further in terms of size and speed. The model comes with an in-built USB cable, an LED display, ultra-fast charging, and can charge two devices simultaneously.

Just off the cusp of Deepseek's release, Alibaba's latest version of Qwen 2.5 Max has provided better test results than all other AI models, claiming the throne from the fledgling Deepseek.

GOG, a platform known for porting and preserving classic PC games and ports, has released updated versions of the PC ports of Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2. These versions include modern controller support, cloud saves, and more as part of GOG's Preservation Program.

The Philips OLED+950 is another flagship television that is equipped with LG’s brand-new tandem OLED panel, which allows the TV to achieve an enormous peak HDR brightness of 3,700 nits and better color reproduction than traditional OLED televisions.

Acefast has unleashed its new AceFit Air open-ear buds with up-to-date wireless connectivity and a lightweight build for up to 36 hours of pursuing an active lifestyle in comfort per charge. They boast drivers of a generous size for potentially powerful bass, augmented with AELC digital enhancement. The IP54-rated accessories have been released at a reasonable price.

The Casio G-Shock DWE-5600JB-1A9ER watch, designed in collaboration with J Balvin, is coming to the UK. The model launched in the US earlier this month and has already been announced for other European countries. Notable features include interchangeable straps and a five year battery life estimate.

The Tang Console is a tiny device that can play Commodore Amiga, Game Boy, NES, SNES and Sega Mega Drive games thanks to FPGA cores. Starting at $69, the device is slated to eventually match the more expensive SuperStation One by playing even PlayStation 1 games without resorting to software emulation.

Logitech has developed a small millimetre wave (mmWave) radar designed to help detect the presence of people in meeting rooms and offices, as well as measure changes in air quality throughout the day. However, such sensors could potentially also be used to monitor employees.

The Epson EH-QS100W and EH-QS100B 4K laser projectors have arrived in Europe. These new home theater models are described by the company as ‘super-short-throw’, an advantage over older products. Plus, the 3LCD light source is said to be far brighter than the technology used in another popular Epson projector.

Infinix has introduced its latest Smart 9 HD affordable smartphone in the Indian market. The affordable smartphone, the Smart 9 HD, comes with a 90 Hz display, a MediaTek Helio G50 chipset, a 13 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. It’s available in Coral Gold, Metallic Black, Neo Titanium, and Mint Green color options.

Atari has partnered with Nubeo to release a collection of limited edition watches to mark the 45th anniversary of the arcade video game, Asteroids. The watches are pretty cool, but they are also quite expensive. Although a hefty discount brings the price down significantly.

The new digital picture frame uses a modern e-ink Spectra 6 display and promises to show photos in vibrant colors without consuming any power. The 'Tap to Print' feature can transfer pictures simply by tapping the frame with the smartphone.

The NPadF is a new 2-in-1 that adopts the form factor of devices like the One-Netbook 5 and Surface Laptop Studio 2. Available from as little as $499, the NPadF sports a 1200p display and weighs in at less than 1 kg.