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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 series is now global, and among the new phones are the Note 15 Pro 4G and 5G. These two are among the five mid-range smartphones that the lineup has introduced, and both of them come with large batteries.

Xiaomi has launched its latest Note 15 series smartphones in the global market. The Redmi Note 15 series consists of a total of five smartphones, including the Redmi Note 15 4G, the Note 15 5G, the Note 15 Pro 4G, the Note 15 Pro 5G, and the Note 15 Pro+ 5G. The vanilla variant offers a 120 Hz display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, and a 5,520 mAh battery.

A new free-to-play RPG, Dead Weight: Prologue, has landed on Steam with a playable prologue that introduces its combat systems, setting, and core mechanics. The release gives players a short standalone slice of the full game planned for a later launch.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is now official in the international market. While Xiaomi tweaked the specs of the global variant, the SoC remains the same. This affordable mid-range phone starts at €499 in the EU.

Casio’s latest G-Shock collaboration with Bamford London is now available in the US. Based on the GM-5600, the watch features a black ion-plated metal bezel, blue accents, standard G-Shock functions, and a $280 price tag.

Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy has officially launched on Steam after exiting early access. You can now try out its full story, classless RPG systems, and dual combat modes. The 1.0 release marks AtomTeam’s complete vision for the fantasy RPG.

The Ricoh GR IV HDF compact camera with APS-C sensor, image stabilization and innovative Highlight Diffusion Filter is now available for pre-order. However, Ricoh is charging a premium for the high-quality compact camera.

OnePlus has now revealed the price of the Pad Go 2 and when it will begin shipping. Equipped with a 120 Hz display and a 10,050 mAh battery, the OnePlus Pad Go 2 can also be picked up with free Watch 2R or Buds 4 accessories in some markets, too.

The A119M Pro is a new dash cam from Viofo, offering a 4K front camera. The single-channel camera is equipped with a Sony IMX678 1/1.8” 8 MP lens based on Sony Starvis 2 sensor tech, which is said to offer 4K 30 fps recording. Other features include super night vision, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, GPS, HDR, and voice control support.

The OnePlus Watch Lite is now available to pre-order internationally. Available with a 3,000 nit AMOLED display and dual-band GPS connectivity, the OnePlus Watch Lite also sports a stainless steel build and over 100 built-in workout modes.

The OnePlus 15R is now available globally packing a heady 7,400 mAh battery. Also equipped with a 165 Hz AMOLED display and a 50 MP primary camera, the OnePlus 15R is one of the first smartphones to launch with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, too.

AMD has launched a new desktop graphics card with a lower power alternative to the existing Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB. Also a Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16 GB VRAM, the new card differs from AMD's existing Navi 44 XT model in two key areas.

The desktop GeForce RTX 5070, equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, now comes in a tiny single-fan form factor. Colorful's new iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Mini OC is tailored for compact mini-ITX gaming rigs.

Casio’s new Stranger Things collaboration watches have been released in the UK. They are expected to sell out in the coming days, as stock of two models has already been exhausted in several other countries. Each watch features a design inspired by the TV series and features such as a stopwatch and an alarm.

Ulefone has a new smartphone on offer, the Armor 34 Pro+, which comes with a projector and a 5 chip. Other features include a massive 25,000 mAh battery and various certifications.

Casio has launched the G-Shock GBM2100CX-9A in the US for $330. The watch has an engraved gold ion-plated bezel and horse-themed detailing. The Tough Solar and Bluetooth-equipped G-Shock sits near the top of the 2100 lineup.

Google is now offering the first third-party charger for the Google Pixel Watch 4 that utilizes Google's official charging hardware. The Mous Pixel Watch 4 charger is not as portable as Google's, but is said to perform better when used in a fixed location.

The EOP4A is an OCuLink adapter card from Minisforum. Best known for its mini-PCs, Minisforum claims that the EOP4A should not face any signal loss when connected to an eGPU thanks to its built-in redriver chip. The Minisforum EOP4A is available to order now.

Motorola has updated the Moto G Power with a 2026 edition. Sporting three major upgrades over its 2025 predecessor, the Moto G Power 2026 maintains a $299.99 starting price with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage too.

Honor has unveiled a new affordable smartphone, the Play 60A, in China. The company’s new smartphone offers a 90 Hz LCD display, 5G connectivity, up to 6 GB of RAM, a decent 13 MP primary camera, and a 5,300 mAh battery with 15 W wired charging. It’s now available in China in three color options.

Google Translate enables any pair of headphones to deliver real-time translated speech, thanks to Gemini AI's improved speech-to-speech translation capabilities. The feature is rolling out as a new beta to Android and web users, with Apple support coming 2026.

Shelly has released a new compact smart home gadget named The Pill in Europe. Measuring just 26 mm tall, this device can be used to make regular digital or analog sensors and low-voltage actuators smart. It supports dual connectivity as well as plug and play compatibility with some temperature sensors.

The Anker Zolo Charger (70W, 4 Ports) is now available in some European countries. A version of this accessory for the US market was spotted earlier this year. The relatively compact accessory features three USB-C outputs, each offering up to 70W power, as well as a USB-A output.

The brand-new Vivo S50 is set to score points with its attractive price-performance ratio, for which Vivo has combined a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with a 5,000-nit bright AMOLED display, a 6,500 mAh battery and a 50 MP periscope telephoto camera.

KYY has launched its new X90E 15.6-inch portable monitor globally. Aiming to let you use 3 monitors at once, it features two IPS screens with 1920 x 1080 (FHD) resolution, 260 nits of peak brightness, and a 1200:1 contrast ratio. This portable monitor requires only one USB-C to USB-C cable to keep both screens running at the same time.

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is now official in China. It's a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 flagship phone that features an iPhone Air-like camera island on the back. The launch price in China is CNY 3,699, around $524.

Huawei is relaunching the MatePad 11.5 S. The 2026 version will have 50% more RAM and significantly faster charging. Priced at €479, the MatePad 11.5 S 2026 will compete with Apple's 11th generation iPad.

8BitDo has quietly released a new Bluetooth controller on Amazon. Also delivering 2.4 GHz and wired connections, the Transparent Purple Signature Edition version of the 8BitDo Arcade Controller is available from Amazon, but with a catch for most people.

The IKEA Solskydd Bluetooth speaker has been released in various countries following its reveal several weeks ago. Customers can choose between three sizes, each with slightly different features, and a range of colorways. Plus, there is also a stereo mode and support for Spotify Tap.

IKEA is now selling its Kulglass Bluetooth speaker lamp in several countries across North America and Europe. Available in two colorways, this multifunctional device offers diffused lighting effects as well as “rich” audio. Other features include a multi-speaker mode and support for Spotify Tap.

Casio has launched a new limited-edition G-Shock square in collaboration with Dubai-based Sole DXB. The matte black design draws inspiration from desert landscapes and features Sole's branding. Availability is expected to focus on the Middle East.

Seiko’s winter-themed Seiko 5 Sports SRPM11K1 and SRPM13K1 watches are now available via Seiko Singapore. Both Thong Sia Group exclusives are priced at SGD 473.10 (~$367) and limited to 1,000 pieces for select Southeast Asian markets.

Seiko's new Astron Starry Sky limited-edition watches with black titanium cases and spiral galaxy dials are now official. The lineup includes two radio-controlled Solar models and two GPS Solar models, with fixed production limits.

Timex has launched the Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max - a modern reissue of its late-1970s sports watch. The 41 mm stainless steel model uses a quartz movement, features a black dial with tachymeter, and is water resistant to 100 meters.

Nighthold: Number 1 is a brand-new free-to-play title on Steam. Players have to survive Sandrax-66b's Rot attacks via base-building & full destruction. Positive early reviews are all for the tension in the game.

Soxai has launched the Ring 2 smart ring in Japan with a slimmer 6.7 mm design, a new Deep Sensing PPG sensor, and up to 14 days of battery life. The ring focuses on sleep tracking and health insights, with no subscription fee.

Terminator 2D: No Fate launches on Steam after 3 delays from September to December 12, 2025. Bitmap Bureau's pixel-art run-and-gun recreates T2 action with short, intense levels as Sarah, John, and T-800. Most reviews praise controls and the level design, but aren't big fans of the $30 price tag.

Casio has now released the GM-S2110-1A1 and GM-S2110-1A7 in the US at $200. The compact metal-bezel G-Shocks present the octagonal design, crosshatch dials, 200m water resistance, and core GM-S2110 features in a smaller, lighter case.

The Naya Connect is a new ecosystem of desktop input devices based around a low-profile mechanical keyboard and a standalone wireless module that can be used with a four different input devices, including a track ball, touch pad, rotary knob, and a 3D navigator. The Connect ecosystem and accompanying low-profile mechanical keyboard will launch on Kickstarter with a sizeable VIP discount on January 13.

The Lenovo Legion Y9000P gaming laptop has been updated with a Diablo IV-inspired variant, which is currently available only in China. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and up to an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, the OLED gamer is easily among the fastest available in the market.

CRKD has finally announced the Nitro Deck 2 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The controller also works with older Switch models and can be used as a wired or wireless controller for other devices.

An enterprising developer has published a new free browser-based tool for splitting large 3D models into multiple parts, replete with a built-in jigsaw generator and an impressive number of quality of life features. The splitter is 100% free to use, and the dev says that it is also privacy-focussed, with all of the processing happening locally.

IKEA has released a series of new wireless chargers in countries like the US, Italy and Germany. These accessories are a donut-shaped charger, a cork charging stand and a glass bowl with integrated lighting and a charging puck. All three models are Qi2 certified and support a couple of fast charging protocols.

Corsair is giving Fallout fans the chance to deck out their gaming desks in Nuka Cola design with its latest limited-edition hardware collection, featuring a keyboard, keycaps, a desk mat, a headset, a microphone and a Stream Deck – all adorned with Nuka Cola branding.

Inotia 4, a 2012 mobile RPG from Com2uS, launches free on Steam as a ported action title with party-based combat, 400 maps and class recruitment in a light-dark fantasy tale. The pixel art should appeal to JRPG fans.

Timex and Bespoke Post have restocked their limited-edition 36mm field watch, a quartz reissue of a 1970s Viscount design. Featuring stainless steel case, domed acrylic crystal, 50m WR, and olive Cordura strap. It first launched in April 2025 at $150-159, now $199.

Pioneers of Pagonia is a fantasy logistics-focused city builder from Settlers' creator Volker Wertich, now out of early access on Steam with a 30% launch discount. It’s a low‑stress settlement game about building supply chains, and reconnecting island tribes plus optional combat.

OpenAI has introduced GPT‑5.2, its most advanced model yet. It offers better task performance, improved object recognition, and fewer hallucinations. A $1 billion funding deal will allow Sora users to incorporate Disney characters into their videos, while giving Disney company‑wide access to OpenAI’s services.