The A5 Pro is now officially backed to launch as an Android smartphone that is as robust in terms of build quality as its flagship Find X8-series counterparts. However, it might launch for much less thanks to its mid-tier specs. Nevertheless, the upcoming device is also thought to make up for that with a battery close to 6,000mAh in capacity.

A security researcher discovered a critical hardware vulnerability in Reviver's digital license plates that allows physical tampering to bypass security measures and manipulate plate displays via Bluetooth.

The Magic7 RSR is now officially touted to launch as Honor's "strongest" Android smartphone to date soon. It is backed to be particularly powerful in terms of rear cameras, with specs such as both variable aperture and "100X AI Super Zoom" lenses - however, some doubt has now been cast on an allegedly crucial display update for the upcoming Porsche Design flagship.

Intel's Arc B580 "Battlemage" GPU has become a surprise hit, selling out quickly at $250. With 12GB VRAM and competitive performance against RTX 4060 and RX 7600, it marks a turnaround for Intel's graphics division after previously losing its entire market share. Weekly restocks are planned to meet high demand.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can claim Battlefield 1 Revolution for free. This bundle is worth $39.99 and includes the base game and all the major DLCs of the title.

CATL envisions a battery-as-a-service future for electric vehicles, as it announces its first standardized packs for EV battery swap stations that can be rented from $50/month.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9350 is now thought to debut as a direct equivalent for Qualcomm's supposedly upcoming Snapdragon 8s Elite. Both are chipsets allegedly pitched at the next generation of premium mid-range handsets. The former might be picked up by OnePlus in order to make that brand's next affordable battery powerhouse smartphone.

The 14x has just been launched in the Indian market. Realme’s new affordable smartphone features a 120 Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery. It is now available in India via Realme’s official website.

Intel has listed five new Core 200H CPUs on its support website. The lack of 'Ultra' branding indicates it is a Raptor Lake refresh, meaning it doesn't come with an NPU and an Arc iGPU.

The LG 2025 QNED evo TV range has been announced. The company has provided details about its new proprietary technology, said to widen color gamut coverage. Plus, all of these new models will offer True Wireless 4K technology, which has historically only been available for one of LG’s more expensive TV series.

After the $250 levitating Cybertruck model, Tesla is now releasing something much cheaper and, arguably, more fun.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 could feature new pen input technology. A recent report suggests that the company is mulling a switch from the current integrated S-Pen to a separate accessory closer to the Apple Pencil. This would make the next generation foldable thinner, like the recent Galaxy Z Fold SE.

The G-Shock GMWB5000PC-1, Casio's Full Metal 5000 series standout, features solar tech, Bluetooth and shock resistance. At 40% off, it's a great opportunity to snag a premium timepiece without the premium price tag.

The Sony Bravia X93L mini LED TV has a lot going for it. Its 420 dimming zones allow for great contrast, and suffers from barely any blooming. The TV gets impressively bright and boasts great color reproduction, and is now also available for its lowest-ever price.

Samsung's new wave of OLED Smart TVs have been spotted on their way to being released. On the basis on recent of recent leaks, the company plans to offer the S85F, S90F and S95F series throughout 2025 with QD-OLED and WOLED panels ranging from 48- to 83-inches.

New rumours about the Poco X7 Pro and Redmi Turbo 4 have appeared online. Reportedly, the pair could be one and the same device with hardware like a 1.5K and 120 Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra battery and a whopping 6,550 mAh battery.

OnePlus is gearing up to release a slew of new 'affordable' flagships within the next month or so. While the company remains coy for now, the OnePlus 13R, OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro have all been spotted in new leaks, along with specifications that speak of 6,400 mAh batteries, 1.5K displays and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

New images showcasing the prospective design of the Nintendo Switch 2 have leaked online. Not only that, traditional Nintendo accessories have also emerged, showing new Joy-Cons being used as conventional controllers or racing wheels.

Casio has launched the premium G-Shock MRG-B2000JS-1A watch in various European countries. The limited edition wearable has a titanium casing and bracelet featuring an intricate design, as well as features like Bluetooth connectivity and solar charging. This model is already on sale in other markets like Japan and the US. 

Casio recently launched the G-Shock DW5000R watch in the US and the UK, with the wearable selling out in a matter of hours. The product celebrates the original G-Shock from 1983, with features including an LED backlight and dual time formats. Plus, the watch could launch in another country soon.

The original Anker Solix Solarbank E1600 has been updated in the latest version of the brand’s app. Version 3.3.2 is reported to bring support for connections between the older Solarbank E1600 and the Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro and Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus balcony power stations, which launched earlier this year.

Rumors about a Gmail alternative from X have been circulating for a while. Recently, Musk hinted in discussions on his social media platform that a webmailer is in the works, designed to be exceptionally minimalist and user-friendly.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 9 laptop with a 3K OLED touch panel and a Snapdragon X Elite SoC can now be yours for less than $800. With decent performance, a beautiful display, and long battery life, the Yoga Slim 7x is a solid option for multimedia buyers on a tight budget.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Netflix €4.75 million for not properly disclosing what it does with user data to customers between 2018 and 2020. The company has objected to the fine.

A recent leak hints towards the next free Epic Games Store mystery title arriving on December 19. This hit rogue-lite, highly acclaimed for its addictive gameplay and simplicity, will be free to claim for 24 hours - if the leak holds weight.

Recent leaks have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S25 series may come with Qi2, offering magnetic wireless charging similar to Apple’s MagSafe. However, leaker @chunvn8888 reports that there will be no magnets in place.

The Romanian Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) has claimed that the annulled presidential elections were the victim of Russian cyberattacks. Russia has denied the claims.

The MSI Vector GP68HX price has been slashed to the lowest ever level and the laptop has now become one of the cheapest, if not the cheapest, RTX 4080 gamers on the market. The notebook combines the RTX 4080 laptop GPU with a Core i7-13700H CPU, 16 GB of DDR5 memory and 1 TB of storage.

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Meta €251 million for a 2018 Facebook security breach affecting 29 million users. Hackers exploited Facebook's View As feature, which lets users see a public view of their profiles.

BBC has claimed that Meta purposely increased the moderation of Palestinian user comments on Instagram and Facebook and harmed the ability of Palestinian journalists to reach an audience.

Samsung plans to offer the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra in up to seven colourways at launch. As always, some of them will be exclusive to Samsung's store, while the others will be available everywhere.

The OnePlus 13 finally has an official global launch date, and it seems that the new Snapdragon 8 Elite phone is stepping outside China before the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.

The OnePlus 13 is a very interesting high-end smartphone. Above all, the very powerful hardware at a comparatively low price is a selling point of the model. The Snapdragon 8 Elite proves to be very powerful in our tests, but also has problems with waste heat.

Also known as the TZ99 outside America, the Lumix ZS99 provides travellers and bloggers with a powerful 5-axis stabilized, 24-720 mm zoom lens that can capture the Eiffel Tower to Mona Lisa's smile with ease. The camera's focus select function allows photographers to refocus images after-the-fact.

Evan Blass has crashed Samsung's party by revealing the exact date of its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. It will happen in late January, right about when Samsung usually unveils its high-end smartphones.

The Insta360 Connect offers two 4K cameras, including a telephoto camera on a motorized gimbal. In combination with 14 microphones and high-quality speakers, the Connect is set to become a powerful conference solution.

Samsung will soon launch an affordable mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy F06, in at least five different colors. With the Galaxy F series, Samsung is also parting ways with the individual cameras in the housing in favor of a pill-shaped camera module.

While Intel has been quiet about its Twin Lake lineup, many systems featuring it are already available. The GMK NucBox G2 Plus has joined this growing list, and this new mini PC is reasonably affordable as well.

As we get nearer to the RTX 50-series launch, which is expected to take place at CES 2025, we encounter more leaked information regarding the much-awaited next-generation graphics cards. A recent tip reveals the RTX 5080's memory configuration, and the news appears promising.

The merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot SA in 2021 gave birth to Stellantis, and now Honda and Nissan may be the next car companies to join forces. The two Japanese automakers are reportedly considering forming a new holding company, they both will operate under, to take on rival EV companies.

The Moto G05 and Moto G15 are two new entry-level smartphones with broadly the same specifications. While €20/£20 separates the pair at launch, there are a few differences to be aware of when it comes to display and camera hardware.

Motorola has updated the Moto E series with the Moto E15. Launching with a 5,200 mAh battery and a 90 Hz display, the Motorola Moto E15 also features a 32 MP camera and MicroSD card expansion for a mere €109 (~$114).

The Moto G15 Power is Motorola's latest smartphone to feature a 6,000 mAh battery. Rolling out soon across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America soon, the Moto G15 Power also runs Android 15 natively, unlike many of its mid-range peers.

A new Garmin beta update is now available for three of the brand’s smartwatches. Version 12.11 resolves two issues, one relating to the Golf activity, and another which could cause Connect IQ watch faces to crash. In a forum post, Garmin also warns users that some models will temporarily lose access to a popular feature.

Honda discontinued the Prelude line in 2001 after the fifth generation. Now, it is prepping a new model that will launch in the US next year as a hybrid-electric vehicle, 47 years after the first Prelude was released.

Oppo is now believed to augment its Pad 3 line with new members of varying sizes. One of those Android tablets might be a rival for Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, while the other could be a compact slate with a high-performance chipset. One is also said to have the fastest charging of its series to date.

The final release of the year sees Kali Linux dropping support for 32-bit kernels while sporting GNOME 47 and Python 3.12. Additionally, the update labeled 2024.4 comes with 14 new tools, a major refresh to the Kali NetHunter store and website, as well as more supported devices, pushing the list up to a total of 100.

Nvidia has released a new single-board computer to challenge the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. Sold on the basis of its AI performance, the Jetson Orin Nano Super contains various powerful components and can be purchased worldwide for $249.