The 13th release of the year, which is also the last one of 2024, speeds up and further enhances the security provided by CachyOS while also improving compatibility thanks to RustiCL, which replaces the default OpenCL driver. Additionally, CachyOS 241221 comes with the Bluetooth service enabled by default.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra might come with the biggest display of its series, as hinted in a new leak. It might also have an advanced version of the OEM's Dragon Crystal Glass for increased damage resistance. The upcoming Android flagship's Photography Kit and its contents have also been allegedly outlined.

The Baseus USB-C to USB-C cable with a 90° angle output has arrived in Europe, following its recent launch in North America. This braided model is designed for gamers, with the 90° bent port, 100W charging and a 480 Mbps data transfer rate.

Minisforum has started selling a new version of its only AMD Ryzen-powered 2-in-1. Now sold as the Minisforum V3 SE, the device makes sacrifices in various areas to hit a much lower price point than the standard Minisforum V3.

Someone has obtained new footage of an unreleased high-end consumer drone produced by DJI. While a launch date remains unclear for now, the DJI Mavic 4 series has already been observed in test flights, including the range-topping Mavic 4 Pro.

Newly leaked details of the Casio MRG-B2100R-1 hint at a dark blue dial, black titanium case, DLC-coated bezel, and gold accents. Expected in early 2025, it will likely have a premium price tag.

Tesla already uses a higher resolution display on the Cybertruck, and its QHD pixel count will reportedly bless the new screen of the upcoming Model Y Juniper facelift, too.

The Magic7 RSR has become China's latest ~$1,000+ Android smartphone. Its 5,000 nit peak brightness LTPO OLED display is augmented by Giant Rhino Glass for IP68/69-rated durability. The new device also has Honor's most advanced periscope zoom camera on its Porsche Design-inspired rear panel.

Redditor MeguminShiro has shared a hint for the possible free game that will be available on Christmas Eve. While the hint is not as straightforward as the past leaks, it’s highly likely that the upcoming free-to-own title will be Dredge.

A leaker has teased what could be one of the laptops that Lenovo launches next month at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Seemingly arriving with an under-display webcam, the Yoga Slim 19 14 also appears to utilise Intel Lunar Lake processors and a design reminiscent of the Yoga Slim 7x.

It appears that Xiaomi will not be selling the Poco X6 or Poco X6 Pro for too much longer. Instead, successors could soon be with us as the Poco X7 and Poco X7 Pro powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Ultra and Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipsets.

Epic Games Store’s latest free game giveaway is a thrilling multiplayer dungeon crawler, available for only 24 hours. Featuring intense PvPvE gameplay and treasure hunting, it's priced at $30 on Steam.

Ulefone has launched a new Armor X31 Pro affordable rugged smartphone. The company’s latest Armor X series smartphone comes with a 120 Hz display, a 64 MP primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and a 6,050 mAh battery. It also has a dedicated night vision camera for outdoor use.

Hisense has teased two new smart air conditioners, which will be on show at CES 2025 in January. The company has announced that at least one of these products will offer Matter compatibility, allowing it to integrate with various smart home ecosystems.

While not all Christmas deals are live yet, the Asus ROG Ally X has seen a considerable price cut on Best Buy. The Ryzen Z1 Extreme gaming handheld has dropped to $699.99, which is a $100 discount from the original price tag.

Black Shark has launched a new smartwatch in China: the GS3 Sport. This wearable has many of the same features as the original GS3 model, which arrived earlier this year. However, it appears to offer more sports modes alongside an integrated flashlight and GNSS positioning.

An MMORPG that was shut down in 2017 has recently made a comeback and players appear to be embracing it. The game currently holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam and sits at the top of the "Popular Releases" list on SteamDB.

After announcing his departure from the World of Warcraft community due to death threats linked to the so-called bot mafia, YouTuber Madskillzzhc has returned with a surprising new video exposing the scale of the botting issue in the game.

The Hisense Jumbo Side-by-Side smart refrigerator will be unveiled at CES 2025. Plus, the company has teased the AI Dish Designer tool, allowing you to generate personalized recipes on the built-in display. On top of this, the company has announced further improvements to the ConnectLife system.

A South Korean media outlet states the Galaxy S25 Slim will be launched alongside the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked and available for purchase when the trio goes on sale in February.

The Cinebench R23 performance of the upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D chip has leaked and the results are generally a good news for fans. However, AMD is, once again, only expected to outfit one CCD with the 3D V-Cache which could introduce some scheduling problems like last-gen Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Japan's Fair Trade Commission is set to declare Google guilty of violating the country's antimonopoly act, according to a new report from Nikkei. The problem stems from Google's contracts with smartphone manufacturers.

Ahead of CES 2025, Asus has introduced a new gaming laptop, the 2024 V16. As the company notes, it’s an entry-level option, with the specs maxing out at non-Ultra Intel Core 7 and Nvidia RTX 4050.

The Italian Data Protection Authority has fined OpenAI €15 million for violating GDPR laws. The agency said OpenAI processed personal information without legal basis and ordered it to run a six-month information campaign in Italy.

Not just the Tesla Model S, but premium electric sedans like the Porsche Taycan or the Lucid Air line have little on the new NIO ET9, and its price shows it.

The next-generation MacBook Air is expected to be launched soon, as mass production of the particularly thin and fanless laptop is already underway, reports Bloomberg. In 2025, all Macs will be equipped with M4 chips.

The Acer Swift 16 AI Lunar Lake laptop with a 16-inch OLED display and an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V APU has now dropped down to a new historic-low price after a respectable 29% discount on the list price. Powered by a Lunar Lake chip and the 47 TOPS NPU, the laptop is a Windows CoPilot+ machine and, therefore, boasts a slew of AI features.

Donald Trump, the US President-elect, showed support for TikTok at his first rally since the presidential elections last month. The Chinese social media platform is fighting against a law that will see it banned in the US in January.

xAI, the AI startup founded by Elon Musk, is testing a standalone iOS app for its chatbot, Grok, in limited countries. The app is in beta and offers all the chatbot's generative AI features without being tied to the X app.

The Pavé palm-sized speaker utilizes advanced audio steering algorithms and DSP audio processing along with an internal gyroscope to create a virtual 2.1 surround sound system.

The Black Shark Watch X Pro has made its official debut in China. Among its main highlights are a 1.75-inch AMOLED screen, a hidden camera, and multiple app support. Its price in China is CNY 899, which is around $123.

Digital Chat Station, a reliable tipster, has shared some possible specs of the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. According to the report, the affordable sub-flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8s Elite, a 7,000 mAh battery, and a 1.5K LTPS screen.

The Dsky Moonwatch is a new smartwatch with a number of features and programming capabilities. It comes with latest GPS tech, the OLED display is both scratchproof and anti-reflective, and is compatible with the Arduino, MakeCode and CircuitPython programing platforms.

CheckMag The impending end of Windows 10 support (October 2025) from Microsoft means that many owners of older computers will have to switch to a different operating system. One alternative could be Google's free ChromeOS Flex, which runs quite well on weak hardware.

Amazon has given the Q Timex LCA x Fortnite analog/digital watch from Timex a $29.75 coupon discount. The analog display shows the Fortnite Victory Crown while the energizing yellow resin case completes the cool retro vibe.

Epic Games is now offering a new free game as part of this year's Mystery Game giveaway. Well received by fans and critics alike, the rogue-like title also integrates local multiplayer with full gamepad and controller support.

The latest GPD Win Max 2 is now available from reputable third-party Droix. Sporting AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, the new Win Max 2 also features upgrades like dual USB 4 connectivity and improved cooling, among other changes.

The T-Keyboard S3 Pro is a modular, multifunctional macro keyboard with a rotary control. This is designed for particular uses, not only in video games but also in productive contexts.

The release date for the new Casio CRW-001 Ring Watch has been announced for the US, Australia and Singapore. Other details, including the exact time of the online release and the price, have also been revealed for some markets. Plus, the wearable will go on show at one store in a few days time.

M-Con Innovations has returned with a new version of its M-Con smartphone controller. Completely redesigned, the M-Con features Hall effect joysticks and fold-out handles, despite its compact and pocketable design.

Huawei is rolling out a new HarmonyOS 5 update for one of its smartwatch models. This is a stable release that has been reported by users worldwide. Version 5.0.0.15 brings a new screenshot feature to the wearable, as well as an extra watch face.

A new projector with a touchscreen is currently available at an affordable price. The model allows for flexible set-up, does not necessarily require an external player and can be projected on the ceiling or other surfaces at unusual angles.

The 75-inch TCL QM7 mini LED TV has a lot going for it - excellent brightness, great color gamut and post-calibration accuracy, great contrast, and an overall excellent HDR experience. Currently available for its lowest-ever price at Best Buy, the QM7 presents itself as an excellent deal, although not without a few notable downsides.

A rumor has revealed that iOS 19 will be compatible with iPhones as old as the iPhone XR, launched in 2018, which recently became old enough to enter elementary school.