Amazon is stepping up its partnership with the US-based AI startup Anthropic. The e-commerce and cloud services company is now Anthropic's primary cloud and training partner, with a total investment of $8 billion.

Xiaomi is set to unveil the Redmi K80 series on November 27. As the company has just announced, alongside the new affordable flagship phones, it will launch the Redmi Watch 5 and Buds 6 Pro.

Not long after its 18th anniversary, Oracle Linux is back with a new update, labeled 9.5. Java moves from OpenJDK 11 to OpenJDK 17, while .NET 9.0 comes with support for C#13 and F#9. Additionally, GCC Toolset 14 is available via the AppStream repository, not to mention the UEK and RHCK options.

Elon Musk recently set a world record with a speed run in Diablo 4. While some pay tribute to the tech billionaire, others accuse him of creatively exploiting bugs.

Playlists have recently appeared on Spotify that lure users to fraudulent websites. The streaming provider has since removed the affected content. However, it is not yet clear how the company intends to tackle such scams in the long term.

The Anker Prime 240W GaN Desktop Charger (4 Ports) is currently reduced by 40% at Amazon and the brand’s online store. Customers in the US, the UK, and some EU countries can currently take advantage of this Black Friday deal. The desk accessory allows you to simultaneously charge four devices via USB ports, including 140W USB-C.

Anker has discounted the recently released Zolo Power Bank (10K, 30W, Magnetic). The offer is available at Amazon in the US, the UK, and various EU countries, with customers offered up to 38% off the RRP. Features of the accessory include a wireless charging pad, a 30W USB-C output and a 10,000mAh battery.

The latest Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Lunar Lake APU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of Gen 4 storage is on sale for a big 23% discount over the MSRP. The laptop packs a 15.3-inch IPS display that comes equipped for both media watching and content creation right out of the box.

Apple's iPhone 17 series is expected to be powered by the A19 chipsets when it arrives next year. Said chipsets are slated to be built by TSMC but a new rumor now claims that the A20 SoCs, bound to launch with the iPhone 18 series in 2026, may ditch TSMC in favor of Intel.

The Asus ROG Ally X is now on sale at Best Buy. With this Black Friday deal, you can get the gaming handheld for $699.99, which is a $100 discount from the regular price tag.

A new software update has been released for RingConn's smart ring, which introduces several new functions and is intended to provide a better overview of various vital data parameters. However, the update is clearly not without controversy.

The BraX3 is a new smartphone that is particularly committed to the protection of user privacy and comes at a very low price. It is a flagship smartphone, if at all, only in terms of data protection.

A new report has described various camera upgrades headed to Oppo's next Find X Ultra smartphone. Allegedly, the changes will improve camera performance across the board, apart from when taking macro photos.

As part of its Black Friday sales, Best Buy has slashed the price of its Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 mini-LED touch laptop model by 33%. This represents strong value for money as far as convertibles go.

Ni Fei, the president of Nubia, has accused competitors of selling "fake flagship products" that only became a top-end phone by featuring a next-gen SoC. The executive has also highlighted how the newly launched Z70 Ultra differs in this regard.

Just a few days to the launch of the Oppo Pad 3 in China, registration for the device is already open, and the product listing has revealed the full spec sheet of the new tablet. While it isn't as powerful as the Oppo Pad 3 Pro, it does pack some pretty impressive features.

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT and RX 7800 XT are now enjoying considerable discounts, as the former has now dropped to less than $630 while the latter has dropped below $500. The price cuts are a welcome addition since the RX 7900 XT and the RX 7800 XT are capable 4K/QHD and QHD/FHD cards respectively.

Gigabyte has presented a new 27-inch gaming monitor based around a modern QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display. Supposedly arriving in a few months' time, the Gigabyte MO27Q2 sports a lesser-seen QD-OLED panel that combines a 1440p resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate at a likely lower price tag than the Aorus FO27Q3 and others.

Casio has launched the Vintage A158WEGV-9A watch in the US, following its arrival in Europe last month. The model has a gold and green design with a stainless steel band. Features include a stopwatch, alarms and an LED backlight, and the wearable can run for up to seven years on a single battery.

The AM4 platform is now a couple of generations old, but still popular enough that even in 2024 AMD is releasing new chips in the form of the 5900XT. Whether you want to go for a 2024 chip or one released in 2020, you can get 12 and 16 cores of AM4 goodness at rock bottom prices on Amazon right now.

The New York Times has alleged that OpenAI accidentally deleted data that could have been used as potential evidence in the ongoing legal battle between the two companies. The publication sued OpenAI in December last year for illegally using its data to train AI models.

The Chinese automaker BYD is on a tear expanding its global EV production capacity. The company is currently in talks to open a plant in Cambodia, with a final decision expected in 2025.

The Redmi K80 series is now confirmed to launch on November 27. To build anticipation, the company has shared how well the K80 Pro can perform in AnTuTu.

The MSI Katana A15 AI gaming laptop has just received a massive 32% price drop. Thanks to the ongoing Black Friday deal on Amazon, you can currently buy this laptop for the lowest-ever price.

Rogbid has announced a new smart ring, the SR08. The latest wearable can track health metrics like heart rate, SpO2 level, and sleep stage analysis and supports gesture control. The collected data, including light and deep sleep stages, detailed workout insights, and calorie tracking, can be viewed in an accompanying app.

Fanatical has just launched the new ‘Build your own Playlist Bundle’ that contains more than a dozen games from different genres. The best part is that you could get a game for as low as $2.

Lenovo's Product Manager shared on Weibo that Nvidia will continue to supply the RTX 4050 Laptop GPU to manufacturers even after releasing the RTX 5050 Laptop. This is because the latter will aim to be within a higher pricing tier.

Valve has revealed new season pass guidelines for game developers and publishers selling on Steam. Game sellers will no longer be allowed to hide behind mystery boxes when selling season passes, and they will be held accountable when they fail to deliver promised content on time.

The Pixii Max from France is the only full-frame rangefinder camera in the world not made by Leica. A sensor analysis has now revealed how the more affordable camera fares against the Leica M11, and how big the advantages of full-frame over smaller sensors are.

The SonarPen 2 stands apart from other Apple Pencil alternatives with its interesting design. It also offers premium features at a fraction of the price of Apple's own stylus.

The most immersive since the 2019 debut of Opera GX comes with a major visual refresh that includes "an expanded modding universe" while also providing improved performance and usability. Aimed at gamers, Opera GX now has over 30 million users who can enjoy over 8,000 community-created mods.

Windows 10 users have been served full-screen upgrade warnings for Windows 11 before, but now, Microsoft is using the same tactic for full-on ads. Users are being shown the newest in the Microsoft Surface lineup, and being urged to upgrade their PC to get "the ultimate Windows 11 experience".

Dangbei's Black Friday 2024 sale has kicked off with a $600 discount on its current 4K home theater-grade flagship. The Google TV-powered DBOX02 is joined by the brand's ultra-compact Atom projector and the N2 that can swivel freely from wall to ceiling with its innovative new gimbal stand.

Sennheiser's current flagship active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones got potentially attractive ~40% discounts during its recent Early Black Friday flash sale. Now, the main event is here, and those deals are still in place. However, Amazon has undercut the brand - so long as the buyer wants the premium wireless cans in a certain color.

A new update is rolling out to Philips Hue Secure cameras, version 1.2.26. The release brings six improvements to these smart home products, with two focusing on the battery-powered cameras. These include enhancements to motion detection accuracy and the video upload process.

Another update has arrived for the Philips Hue app for iOS. The release notes for version 5.30.0 state that the latest version of the app includes new bug fixes and minor improvements. Plus, it has been reported that there is new functionality for the widget, though this has not been officially announced.

The Nubia Watch GT was recently revealed at a press conference in China. The smartwatch has a 1.43-inch AMOLED display and an unusual watch case design. Other features highlighted by the brand include GPS tracking, an always-on-display mode and over two weeks of battery life.

Ultra Games' open-world game Paradise caused a stir two months ago with an impressive trailer. After having amassed over 650,000 views, it has now become clear that Paradise is simply a crypto rip-off from Russia rather than an alternative to GTA VI.

After over 22 years in development, FreeCAD 1.0 is finally available, with the latest release bringing much-needed UI tweaks and a new assembly module. The development team says it is dedicated to improving the FreeCAD project, but that it has solved the last two major problems that held back the 1.0 release.

The Miyoo Mini Flip appears set for a full release soon. Not only has the company now shared the first official promotional video, but it has also seemingly started sending out retail units too.

The Redmi K80 Pro is thought to debut with the same top-end new processor as the Xiaomi 15 Pro. However, it will not have the same display, according to a new tip. The leak also purports to confirm how the flagship-grade Android smartphone will look in one of its three alleged color choices.

The Vivo Y300 arrives with a high refresh rate FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm's 5G-ready Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of storage. Shipments are scheduled to start on November 26 in India, with availability in other regions remaining uncertain.

Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell consumer GPUs are slated to launch early next year. As expected, rumors regarding RTX 50-series GPUs are picking up pace, with recent leaks shedding light on what to expect from the RTX 5070 Ti GPU.

The Epic Games Store has revealed this week's free game, and with that, the storefront has also announced that it will give away a top-rated shooter title right before Black Friday.

Vivo promises an evolution in the mobile portrait photography experience with the upcoming S20 series of premium mid-range Android smartphones. Its vanilla variant seems to offer an updated, ultra-slim flat-edged build, while the Pro model boasts more premium rear cameras with "100X" zoom. The series' flagship is also now confirmed to have a "top-notch" OLED display driven by the high-end Dimensity 9300+ SoC.

Satechi has come up with an alternative to RayCue's recent Mac mini M4 docking solution. Adopting a floating design approach, the Satechi Mac mini M4 Stand & Hub features different ports too while retaining NVMe SSD expansion options.

The Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST and PT-VMZ6ST projectors have been unveiled. Designed for business use, these LCD laser models have a WUXGA resolution, image perfection tools like keystone correction and support for 4K signals. Plus, the PT-VMZ7ST offers up to 7,000 ANSI lumens brightness.

Thanks to the small language model (SLM) SlimLM, which has been developed by a team of researchers at Adobe, AI-powered document processing can be done offline on smartphones. Future apps based on this piece of code will provide much better privacy than today's similar cloud-based AI apps.