Powered by an Ubuntu core and sporting a macOS-inspired design, elementary OS has just moved up to version 8. After 13 years of history, this Linux distro has received a new dock optimized for better multitasking and window management, as well as a new Wayland-powered Secure Session feature.

Tesla now allows lease buyouts for all its models, including the Cybertruck, Model 3, and Model Y. Starting November 27, 2024, lessees can purchase their vehicles through the Tesla app.

Right ahead of Black Friday, the Epic Games Store is giving away a top-rated shooter game, and after Cyber Monday, you can grab two highly rated games worth about $85 for free from the storefront.

DVX has introduced its latest smart binoculars, the Night Storm X1. The gadget has a 52 MP Sony CMOS sensor with an f/1.4 aperture, which can capture video at up to 4K resolution. Other features include an 8X digital zoom, a 5,000 mAh battery, 1,200-meter infrared range, and WiFi connectivity.

Maingear has announced that it has used on-trend Fractal Design cases to make its latest series of custom workstations. They include the Pro WS, based on the popular North XL with its wooden finish. The new line has AMD Ryzen 9000- or Intel Raptor Lake-K to Arrow Lake variants and NVIDIA RTX graphics that run from the 4060 to multiple A6000 Ada cards.

The open beta of Delta Force - a new Unreal Engine 5 shooter that seems to be going down well with players after initial playtests and is already being described as a "better Battlefield 2024" - will be launched shortly.

For a limited time, gamers can grab a third-person shooter on Steam that stands out for its dark atmosphere and a unique throwing weapon, which plays a key role in its gameplay.

Xiaomi has just launched the Redmi K80 Pro in China, but the company has yet to detail its plans for a global rollout. However, the Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship is already available for as low as $599 on Giztop.

Honor has officially confirmed the launch date of its next Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone. Not only that, but the company has revealed what the Honor 300 Ultra looks like in a series of online teasers, as well as the Honor 300 and Honor 300 Pro.

Nanoleaf has started to ship its new Sense+ Smart Wireless Switch in some regions, where the accessory is now on general sale. The magnetic switch can be used to remotely control several smart lights at the same time. Other features include a built-in motion detector and light sensor, and the product will get Matter support in a future update.

Teclast has updated its Android tablet product line with the P50Ai. Now available globally, the Teclast P50Ai runs Android 15 out of the box and features two USB Type-C ports unlike many of its peers.

Homematic IP has launched two Smart Home Lightstrip products in a few European countries. This smart light can produce white and colored lighting and is extendable up to 10 m (~33 ft). Features include lighting effects that automatically adjust to mimic natural light, app-based controls and support for voice commands.

Govee has launched a new smart light, the Wall Sconce, in the US and EU. The product has an LED light source offering dimmable white and colored lighting. Features include timed Sleep and Wake-up modes, music-synced lighting effects and Matter compatibility for a wide range of smart home integrations.

Sony's rumoured PlayStation Portal refresh has now been spotted in a leaked image. Adopting a more stealthy finish than the original PlayStation Portal, the refresh appears to only be a cosmetic one at present.

OnePlus has released a new major update to the OnePlus Open. Arriving as OxygenOS 15.0.0.200, the update packs a hefty changelog as part of upgrading the device to Android 15.

Minisforum has quietly released a new mini-PC, which it is offering globally as the UM870 Slim. Available as a barebones unit or with 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, the Minisforum UM870 Slim features the lesser-spotted AMD Ryzen 7 8745H too.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Buds 6 Pro alongside the K80 series. These new wireless earbuds support multiple HiFi codecs, sport dual drivers, and have a dedicated gaming edition with a 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle.

Casio’s Pac-Man collection is now live, and it includes the A168WEPC, F-91WPC, CA-53WPC, and ABL-100WEPC. The watches feature Pac-Man-themed designs, step tracking (for the ABL-100WEPC-1B), calculators, and alarms.

Amazon has slashed the prices of its newest smart displays, the Echo Show 15 and Echo Show 21. The smart displays are family devices for keeping track of tasks and family events but also double as streaming devices and security cameras.

Anker is now selling the Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports, GaN) Fragment Edition at Amazon in the US. The limited edition accessory launched in Japan earlier this year as part of a collaboration with the brand. This version shares many similarities with the original Anker Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports, GaN).

The OnePlus 12 has only recently received Android 15 via its first stable OxygenOS 15 update. However, OnePlus has now started issuing a fresh OxygenOS 15 update that adds new AI features and other changes.

Google is on the verge of ending its Bluetooth conversion utility for the Stadia Controller. While the tool remains available for now, there is not much time left before Google takes it offline forever.

Samsung's next Galaxy S series smartphones are edging ever closer to being released. Although not official just yet, the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra have now been certified for sale in the US.

The Garmin stable software version 6.11 is rolling out to one of the brand’s smartwatch series. This release has already reached many users, bringing improvements to the Connected GPS feature. The update also brings bug fixes for several workout modes and tackles issues with the UI.

Another Amazfit smartwatch has started to receive a Zepp OS 4 update. Zepp Health recently announced the November OTA Release, with a full global rollout scheduled to begin in a few days. The software brings a refreshed keyboard, new workout modes, and a popular feature previously only available to subscribers.

The Lenovo Legion Go dropped to a new record-low price. Ahead of Black Friday, the gaming handheld with Ryzen Z1 Extreme has been slashed down to $472.97, which is a hefty $227.02 discount from what it generally goes for.

Despite many reports to the contrary, Intel is reportedly not giving up on its desktop discrete GPU dreams. The company is gearing up to follow the next-gen Arc Battlemage boards, which will be available to buy soon, with Arc Celestial in 2025 or 2026. The Arc Celestial GPUs are expected to be followed by Arc Druid.

The Epic Games Store is giving away another free game in time for Black Friday. This time, the storefront has discounted a 'top-down arena shooter roguelite' game that has been well-received by critics and gamers alike.

Philips Hue users can now control multiple Bridges at the same time. This multi-Bridge feature means that users can adjust all smart home products simultaneously, removing the need to switch between Bridges. However, there are a couple of issues which still need to be ironed out.

There's nothing like Anker's 8-in-1 MagGo Magnetic Charger. It's the size of a HomePod Mini and can power up to 8 devices at once. This Black Friday deal slashes its price to nearly half.

Google has introduced a new extension for its Gemini chatbot, allowing it to search for and play music from Spotify. This will only work if users link their Spotify accounts with Gemini, and the feature is limited to English users.

GameSir's newest game controller is the Cyclone 2 which features its proprietary TMR sticks. The controller is designed to work with multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch and Steam, and can be used in wireless and wired mode.

Microsoft clarified that it doesn't use Office data to train AI models without user permission after confusion over a 'Connected Experiences' option in Microsoft 365.

Amazon has reportedly been working on a new AI model with multimodal capabilities. The model codenamed 'Olympus' can process images, videos and text. It can also understand and search for visual scenes using textual context.

A recent rumor has suggested that Sony may be working on a gaming handheld that can locally run PS5 games. Now, a new report is hinting that the company is getting ready to launch a PlayStation Portal refresh.

Casio has reissued the original DW-5000C watch that launched the G-Shock brand in 1983. The watch design mirrors the original, with only a few aspects updated, such as the LED light and use of bio-based resin.

TSMC's upcoming 2 nm node has plenty of high-profile customers such as AMD, Apple, Intel, Nvidia, MediaTek, Broadcom and Bitmain. The chips will be used in a wide array of devices, ranging from smartphones to cryptocurrency mining ASICs.

BeaverLab Tech has introduced a feature-packed, touchscreen digital microscope with 100x to 2,200x magnification, RGB specimen staining, Wi-Fi screen sharing, 3-axis stage adjustment, and 6-hour rechargeable battery on Kickstarter.

Anthropic has allowed Claude AI users to customize the writing style of its chatbot responses. In addition to its normal writing style, Claude can now use concise, explanatory, and formal writing styles. Claude can also mirror the writing style of authors.

Philips Hue is rolling out a new app update, version 5.31.0, which is now available for iOS and Android users. The change log for Apple devices suggests that there is new widget functionality, though this arrived in the previous update. However, the update does bring a new feature for all customers, but it was not included in the release notes.

The Casio CRW001-1 has appeared on the brand’s US website, confirming the release month and unveiling the pricing of the smart ring. The wearable is now expected to shortly launch in at least four countries. Features of the full-metal ring include support for dual time zones and an LED backlight.

Tesla is padding the shipment numbers for the last quarter of the year yet again by doubling the referral bonus for link providers and some recipients, who can now shave extra off the price of a Model S,X, or the Cybertruck.

The Steam Autumn Sale sees over 90% off on plenty of massive AAA and indie games from recent years, but the biggest deals are in the Steam Deck, which now undercuts the Nintendo Switch.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 has dropped to one of its lowest price points thus far as Lenovo is now selling the Core Ultra 5-powered configuration of the 14-inch business laptop for half its official list price.

The M2s Ultra are new wireless headphones that come with a special charging case and are advertised as having particularly strong ambient noise cancellation. The touchscreen-equipped charging case allows for direct control, negating the need for external control via an app.

A new ZTE clamshell foldable could soon be upon us. Based on early evidence, the company is finalising the Nubia Flip 2 with various changes from the mid-range option that it introduced earlier this year.

Life imitates art, and that's what designer and artist, Jose Wong, has done with the Shoes 1. The sneakers are based on the Apple shoe emoji and even have a few other nods to Apple and its products.

Noble Audio has just introduced new wireless earbuds into its range. These are intended to set a new standard among earbuds and come with not just two, but five drivers. Unsurprisingly, ANC is also supported.