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FiiO has announced the FT13 closed-back headphones, featuring lacquered purpleheart wooden earcups, and birch wood drivers infused with carbon fiber threads and wool fibers, that (supposedly) allow the finer details of Hi-Res Audio music to shine.

TASCAM has introduced the FR-AV4, a rugged 4-channel field recorder with 32-bit float audio and 133 dB dynamic range, without needing gain adjustment to prevent clipping. Designed for filmmakers, it features timecode sync for multi-camera shoots.

A new in-engine trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV debuted at the PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct, showcasing the series’ return to classic RTS gameplay and setting the stage for its 2026 launch.

Zepp Health recently rolled out a new update for the relatively inexpensive T-Rex 3, which has already been the subject of review at Notebookcheck. We've just tried out the feature and are providing a first look.

The Vision Mini is a new display in the form of glasses. It is designed to offer impressive display quality even when on the go and is compatible with a wide range of playback devices. The model can also be used by people with visual impairments.

The Coros Apex 4 is a new GPS smartwatch which may give Garmin a run for its money in some aspects and is likely to appeal to demanding athletes. The watch also supports a color display, but uses rather specialized display technology.

Brick-and-mortar video game retailer GameStop might have found itself in a different kind of PR horror story as disgruntled players accuse it of mismanaging the launch of the Silent Hill f steelbooks despite having orders that were months in the making.

Evolve MVMT, a new ankle-worn fitness wearable, hit its Kickstarter goal in merely 4 minutes. The MVMT comes with real-time shock absorption, fatigue, and performance tracking for runners.

Casio's PRJ-B001B-1 has officially launched with a rotary guard bezel, solar power, Bluetooth syncing, 10-bar water resistance, and a paracord-style band. Case: 50.3 × 46 × 13.6 mm, weight: 37 g. It's priced at ¥25,300 (~$169).

Apollo Computer will release a second batch of Apollo A6000 Amiga-compatible systems on October 13. An additional twenty units will be sold at the Amiga 40 event in Germany. The all-in-one computer is modeled after the original Amiga A600.

PC Gamers still considering hopping on Silent Hill f's bandwagon can benefit from an impressive 25% discount for a Steam key, an offer that has been available to users since preorders kick in.

PlayStation 5 players might have to wait a considerable amount of time to be able to play, unlike PC and Xbox players who will have day one access to the title.

As a new entry-level drone, the new D18 comes with two cameras as well as a controller with a built-in display. It also has obstacle avoidance, which could help prevent crashes and subsequent damage to the drone.

Notebookcheck's Sasha Mathews reviews the long-anticipated sequel to Hades, following Melinoe fighting against the Titan Chronos himself in Hades II. The full 1.0 release is here as of September 25, 2025, bringing a very witchcraft-oriented system added on top of what made the first game so great.

A "control center for outdoor adventures", this is how Cubot advertises the Tab KingKong S. It’s a particularly rugged tablet that supports two SIM cards and comes with a powerful flashlight with three settings.

Corsair has packed a numpad, arrowkeys, F-keys, G-keys, a stream deck launch button, a rotary dial and even a mini-LCD on its new Vanguard 96 keyboards, while keeping the TKL-sized form factor. The regular Corsair Vanguard 96 goes for $179.99, while the Hall effect Vanguard Pro will set you back $179.99.

Timex has officially released the Atelier Marine M1a: a 41mm Swiss-made automatic dive watch with 200m water resistance, enamel dial, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, two strap options, and prices starting from $950.

The Govee Star Light Projector (Ocean Wave) is now available in North America and Europe. This smart lighting product can throw colorful water inspired effects onto the walls or ceiling of a room. There is a wide range of presets to choose from, and the device also has an integrated Bluetooth speaker to play music or white noise.

With the Sound 2 Max, Xiaomi has introduced one of its highest-quality speakers to date. It features a metal enclosure, an optional wood faceplate, and four drivers connected to four amplifiers that offer a total output power of 100 watts. Multiple Sound 2 Max units can be combined to create a surround sound setup.

Energizer's new EnergyBook Pro Ultra comes with an extremely large battery at a surprisingly affordable price. The laptop promises long battery life, but this may go hand-in-hand with a not immediately apparent but nevertheless drastic limitation for business trips.

A new Steam game called Barkour, where you play as a secret agent dog, is heading to the platform this year. The game is currently being featured at the Tokyo Game Show 2025 and will soon have a playable demo in early October.

A Garmin wearable device appears to be affected by a serious design flaw in some cases. The problem can apparently be fixed very easily, but customers who have issues with the strap durability are advised to contact Garmin.

The D12 Plus is a new white label mini-PC sold globally with a choice of AMD Krackan Point or Strix Point APUs. OCuLink is also onboard, as is up to 64 GB of RAM and a 4 TB SSD from the factory.

AOC has started selling a new 4K and 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. Dubbed the Agon 6 Pro AG326UZD, the new DisplayPort 2.1-capable monitor is priced particularly aggressively against rivals like the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMR.

The G7 Ultra is a new Mini LED-backed gaming monitor that outputs natively at 4K across its 27-inch panel. Produced by Hisense, the G7 Ultra delivers up to 2,000 nits peak brightness with an optional 330 Hz display mode too.

Despite the steep ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally prices, they aren’t bundled with many extras. Microsoft has suggested official ROG Xbox Ally accessories available for pre-order or already on sale. Options include a microSD card, PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, and a carrying case with Xbox and Asus logos.

Govee has released another smart light: the Outdoor Decoration Projector Light. This model offers two types of lighting, themed laser patterns and ripple effect backgrounds. It has a large projection area of up to 1,679 ft² (~156 m²), with 20 projection discs to choose from and a wide range of presets in the brand’s app.

The Note X5 Mini is a new E Ink tablet with a compact 7.8-inch display. Offered with active stylus support, Onyx Boox's latest E Ink tablet also features an octa-core Qualcomm chipset and 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, among other hardware.

A new Philips smart light, the Hue OmniGlow strip light 10 ft (3 m), has arrived in the US earlier than expected. This range-topping model features micro LED technology for smoother and brighter white and colored lighting effects. It is scheduled to be released in other markets later in 2025.

The Govee Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro has been released in markets including the US and the EU. The new flagship model is said to be twice as bright as its predecessor, offering over 3,200 dynamic lighting and sound effect combinations. Plus, the smart light supports voice assistants and is Matter compatible.

Govee has released the Star Light Projector (Nebula) in various markets worldwide. This device can throw dynamic lighting effects, inspired by night skies, onto the walls and ceiling of your room. An integrated Bluetooth speaker and a range of white noise effects make the experience even more relaxing. Plus, there is a range of launch discounts at one retailer.

Meta has launched Vibes, an AI-generated video feed inside the Meta AI app and website, its boldest attempt yet to blend social content creation with artificial intelligence. The launch has sparked sharp criticism from users, many dismissing it as “AI slop”.

Steam recently added four new free games: Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra, Transit King Tycoon, cLocked In, and Stanley Says. Fans will get a diverse mix of action, strategy, puzzles, and horror games this time around.

Benjamin James Watches has introduced three new stone dials for the Scarifour LP series, including Lapis Lazuli, Green Jade, and Burnt Orange Agate. It features a 31 x 40 mm 316L stainless steel case, a Swiss-made SW210-1b hand-wound movement, and 50 m (50 bar) water resistance.

Samsung has launched TRUEBench, a new benchmark designed to measure how well AI systems handle real workplace tasks instead of narrow academic tests. Covering 2,485 scenarios across ten categories and twelve languages, it evaluates everything from quick prompts to long document processing. The scoring is strict, requiring models to meet every condition, which makes the results demanding but more realistic.

Capcom's unveiling of Pragmata at Toyko Games Show 2025 offered a significant amount of detail to fans worldwide, even as the publisher offered a playable demo to attendees in addition to a 2026 release date.

The Vivo V60 Lite 5G has a 6.77-inch 1,080p AMOLED panel, MediaTek's Dimensity 7360-Turbo SoC, up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, as well as a 6,500 mAh battery. While it's currently listed only in Taiwan, it will likely also release in other regions in the near future.

Pocketpair is on a roll lately, with the developer promising both a 2026 release date for the title that has been in early access and a 'massive amount' of new content in tow, and its new Palworld x Ultrakill collaboration might just be the tip of the iceberg.

While SEGA offered a generous sneak peek at both its upcoming titles, New Virtua Fighter Project and Stranger Than Heaven, it offered no release dates for the titles just yet, despite growing anticipation from fans.

The wait to learn the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X prices is over. Buyers can pre-order the more affordable gaming handheld for $599 or the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme model for $999.99. These MSRPs are higher than earlier leaks had projected, indicating Microsoft and Asus considered tariff impacts.

Xiaomi is launching a new and very fast WiFi 7 router. This could be particularly relevant for users who own a fast NAS and do not want to make any compromises in terms of speed, as both wired and wireless transfers are quite fast.

A light aluminum camera featuring a large sensor, interchangeable lenses, and an OLED viewfinder in a minimalist retro design. That’s how Esquisse Camera will attempt to deliver exactly what many photographers have long desired.

Xiaomi has launched a new accessory in China: the inshajiang Power Bank Magnetic Ultra-Thin 5000 15W (machine translated). This model is just 6 mm (~0.2 inches) thick, thanks in part to the battery technology used. Plus, it can charge two devices simultaneously, with a wireless charging pad and USB-C port.

Insta360 has launched the Insta360 Wave, an AI-powered speakerphone for office meetings with eight microphones and background noise reduction. It can create summaries and transcriptions, and use AI to answer questions about meetings.

After just three days, the new AInote 2 tablet has exceeded its funding goal on Kickstarter by almost 20 times. The new tablet is intended not only to be a very thin productivity tablet, but also to be used as an e-reader for drawing or as a voice recorder.

GameSir has dropped a special edition of its G7 Pro wireless controller for Xbox Series X|S, themed around HoYoverse’s Zenless Zone Zero. The new model includes neat nods to the game, including BangBoo and Phaethon emblems, along with a matching ZZZ-branded charging station. Preorders are open now.

Vivo has officially launched the 4G model of the Vivo V60 Lite, and compared to the predecessor, there are some notable changes, including a better screen and a new camera setup. On top of that, it boasts a 6,500 mAh battery with support for 90 W fast wired charging.

Dragon Song Tavern is a new cozy life-sim themed adventure RPG on Steam. It has elements of tavern management, farming, fishing, crafting, and turn-based combat, where players run a seaside tavern with a baby dragon companion.

Raspberry Pi has updated its all-in-one SBC series with the Raspberry Pi 500 Plus. Featuring a long-awaited M.2 2280 SSD, the Raspberry Pi 500 Plus also features mechanical keyboard switches and RGB lighting, but for a comparatively high price tag.

The Pad 8 Pro is Xiaomi's latest attempt at disrupting the high-end Android tablet market. Taking on the likes of the Oppo Pad 4 Pro and OnePlus Pad 3 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro also combines a 144 Hz display with a 9,200 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera.