Since the last major leak, fans have speculated that the Nintendo Switch 2 could launch with Mario Kart 9 as its flagship title. However, a well-known Nintendo leaker disputes this, suggesting instead that a long-awaited remake of a beloved PlayStation classic could take its place.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is a new convertible 2-in-1 laptop featuring a keyboard that can fold behind the display, which expectedly is a touchscreen. The device is powered by an Intel processor.

Recent demo videos of Google’s new mixed reality operating system, Android XR, suggest that the familiar "Hey Google" hotword used to activate Google Assistant on Android devices may soon be a thing of the past. Google aims to position Gemini as its primary AI assistant and will likely introduce a new voice command to accompany it.

In a move to enhance domestic electric vehicle (EV) production, the U.S. Department of Energy has finalized a groundbreaking loan of $9.63 billion to the BlueOval SK joint venture, a collaboration between Ford Motor Company and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On. Marking the largest loan ever allocated from the government's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program, the funding will facilitate the construction of three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing plants located in Tennessee and Kentucky.

The Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar delivers immersive 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos audio and deep bass with the added convenience of being wireless. Discounted by 50% for the first time, it is one of the best soundbar deals right now.

Casio's GW-5000HS series black and white watches have now surfaced in another leak, hinting at the release info and pricing for the highly anticipated models. The white GW-5000HS-7 watch is especially receiving extra attention.

The EU opens a second investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to see whether they complied with directives to assess and safeguard against election integrity risks in Romanian presidential elections on November 24.

The Orvibo Mixpad M5 smart home hub has been unveiled for the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The new device allows you to control connected smart home devices via the integrated touchscreen, in an app or with voice commands. Plus, it has a built-in speaker and offers weather forecasts and alarms.

A new Home Assistant release, version 2024.12, is now available. The update for the smart home automation software brings new features like scene editor modes and a download snapshot button. Plus, there are several additional integrations, and the company has teased more voice features that will be coming later in December.

A US patent application has revealed details of a projector and glasses that could be used to produce holograms. The document outlines the technology behind a new display device that delivers extended reality content. Included in the application are diagrams showing 2D and 3D examples.

In a landmark settlement with OAIC, Meta has agreed to a $50 million payout for Australians impacted by the Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2018.

Tesla's rolling upgrades that often see new batches of the same vehicle model having newer and better hardware may be behind the recent self-driving computer failure phenomenon.

This year's last major update, labeled 2.43 "Storm Warning" by Gaijin, brings quite a few exciting pieces of military hardware to War Thunder. Alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Rafale jets, this refresh also brings the M44 and PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers, several ships, the Attica location for ground battles, and more.

Apple's new developer beta macOS 15.3 includes Genmoji, which uses AI to create custom emojis. Genmoji can be added to the emoji palette on the keyboard for easier access.

Honor just launched the new Honor Pad V9, a tablet that promises to deliver long battery life, a fairly thin chassis and a high refresh rate. The device also comes with stylus support, allowing users to create high-quality sketches, amongst other things.

Suunto is bringing new functions and improvements to several of its wearables as part of a free update. These include improved precision for outdoor activities, improved energy efficiency and new content to coincide with the upcoming Christmas season.

Meta's new software update for Ray-Ban smart glasses adds live AI, live translations, and Shazam integration. Live AI and live translation are early access previews, and voice commands are limited to English, French, and Italian.

More Nintendo Switch 2 reveal date confirmation has popped up online. Judging from the information that has surfaced, it won't be long before Nintendo announces the successor to the Switch. The leak also suggests that the Switch 2 will also have a selection of "modern" AAA titles playable in 2025.

American aerospace and defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has set up a new subsidiary, Astris AI, to help adopt AI solutions in US defense industrial bases and companies with high assurance requirements.

TOZO Crystal Pods offer a great TWS experience with its large 10 mm drivers coupled with TOZO's innovative OrigX Acoustic 2.0 technology. With a translucent design, advanced hybrid ANC, phenomenal battery life, IPX5 waterproofing, and Bluetooth 5.4, the TOZO Crystal Pods help bring your favorite tracks alive, putting you in the center of the performance.

Waymo, Google parent Alphabet's autonomous driving arm, will begin testing self-driving cars in Japan's capital next year, marking the company's first international expansion after operating in the US since 2009.

The Asus Tuf A16 gaming laptop has recorded a sharp price drop at Best Buy and the machine can now be had for $380 less than the list price. Featuring an 8-core Ryzen 7 7735HS processor and a Radeon RX 7700S GPU, the Asus Tuf A16 is an "AMD Advantage" laptop and, as such, both the CPU/GPU work together to deliver solid gaming performance and stunning battery life.

Vivo has launched a new version of the Y300 in China, which features a back that looks similar to the X200. It's a mid-range smartphone, but it comes with a large 6,500 mAh battery and also has a powerful speaker setup.

Mixi has added AI features to its latest conversational robot, including the ability to see and talk about its surroundings in English or Japanese. The tabletop robot is designed to be a companion much like a pet without the restrictions of owning one. Interested buyers can visit CES 2025 for a demonstration of Romi.

Nvidia is celebrating its 25th anniversary by giving away a Diablo IV-themed GeForce RTX 4080. With that, you get a Collector's Edition of the game, a sealed copy of Diablo 2 and a GeForce 256 graphics card signed by Jensen Huang himself.

At present, Starlink is virtually unrivaled when it comes to fast internet via satellite, apart from mobile communications and fiber optics. The EU is now striking back and, together with private satellite operators, is investing 10.6 billion euros in a network called Iris².

The Pico W5 is an alternative to a compact Raspberry Pi board with numerous configuration possibilities. Various sensors and actuators can be connected, and the board may also be predestined for smart home projects.

Some of the largest electronics retailers have slashed prices on various versions of Apple's M2 and M3 MacBook Airs. Some of these prices are the lowest ever for Apple's popular laptops.

The discovery of huge hydrogen reservoirs has resulted in a recalculation of potential reserves worldwide. At best, they are equivalent to 1,000 years worth of fossil fuel.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the first to feature a display with the exclusive and robust Corning Gorilla Armor glass, which is not only intended to prevent scratches but also annoying reflections. This proved itself extremely well in our detailed review, but some users are now criticizing the durability of the protective glass.

It looks as though the future of the next-generation Fujifilm X-Pro camera is less certain than it previously seemed. New rumors claim with confidence that the X-Pro 5 (or X-Pro4) will not launch int 2024 or 2025, although it was previously predicted for the end of 2024.

The Framework Laptop 16 now officially supports up to four M.2 SSDs, allowing the notebook to be equipped with up to 16 TB of storage. However, these additional SSDs take up the expansion bay, meaning that they cannot be used at the same time as the dedicated GPU.

The EQ2790U is a new high-resolution monitor that comes in a pragmatic design and is equipped with two speakers. The contrast ratio, for example, can be further improved with the help of AI.

Honor has decided to upgrade its gaming smartphone portfolio with the Honor GT. Arriving for as little as ~$302 or ~$452 with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, the Honor GT also features fast wired charging, a high-resolution display and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

Intel laptops of the last few years had bad battery life. At long last though, it seems there is a light at the end of the tunnel: Intel Lunar Lake improves the power efficiency and thus battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the perfect laptop to exemplify Intel's effiency development throughout the last years.

Garmin is rounding off the year with a new stable update for the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8. While the company has pushed hundreds of bug fixes to the trio in the last few months, it has found a bunch more that have arrived alongside a few other improvements.

It looks as though Xiaomi's new Redmi Note 14 smartphones could reach other markets before the end of the year. While Xiaomi has not confirmed as much quite yet, the Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G can already be ordered from several mobile network carriers in Europe.

The Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro are eligible for a new stable update, as are counterparts like the Enduro 2 and Tactix 7. While the update does not add any new features, it should address an outstanding issue that could cause Garmin's Connect IQ service to crash.

Google DeepMind, the AI branch of Google, announced Veo 2 today, a new version of the company's AI-powered video generation tool. Alongside the video generator, DeepMind also announced a new version of Imagen 3, an image generation tool.

Razer has partnered with Netflix to present Squid Game-themed accessories. The Custom Designs are new versions of the Orochi V2 mouse, top shells for the same and the OEM's Gigantus mouse-mat. iPhone cases with branded patterns and graphics are also available.

While no details about the particular processor (or processors) developed so far, Chinese media has just unveiled that Gree Electric is now producing its own chips, six years after announcing its plans in this field. All research, design, and manufacturing efforts were funded without the government's involvement.

Marvel Rivals will get a festive Winter Celebration update on December 20, 2024, featuring holiday-themed skins, a new snow-themed mode, and seasonal rewards to keep players engaged through the holidays.

The Garmin stable software update version 17.02 recently rolled out to one of the brand’s wearables. This latest release brings improvements and bug fixes, tackling issues with the strength rest page, the barometer and courses. Plus, there are a couple of other minor updates.

The Strix Halo-based AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has been benchmarked on Geekbench again. Its single-core performance is more or less the same as Strix Point, but it offers a respectable 25% uplift over the last-gen Ryzen 9 7945HX in multicore.

The Poco F6 was released in May with a powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. As anticipation builds for its successor, leaks and rumors have started to surface online. The latest leak gives us a potential first look at the new design of the upcoming phone.

Digital Chat Station has shared some key details about the upcoming Oppo Find N5, which is expected to be rebranded as the OnePlus Open 2 for the global market. The leak suggests that the foldable phone will see some great improvements.

Epson has unveiled its EH-QS100B projector with 4K PRO-UHD resolution, HDR10 support, and a super-short-throw design. It projects up to 160 inches, which makes it great for compact home entertainment setups.

What appears at first to be a simple, laid-back life simulation quickly reveals itself as a psychological horror game and players are loving it. According to SteamDB, the game has claimed the top spot in two categories and amassed over 7,400 reviews within days of its release, 98% of which are positive. For those unsure, a demo is available to try.