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Honor has launched the Magic9 in China at a surprising price. The compact 6.37-inch flagship features an ARRI-co-developed camera system, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and an 8,000 mAh battery.

Soccer fans are celebrating the new Switch 2 EA Sports FC 27 bundle. With an October 15th release date, the option is specific to Latin American countries like Brazil. Most console configurations have focused on Nintendo-published titles like Mario Kart World and Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

The GMKtec Evo-X5 Pro is now available to purchase. Just like the Minisforum MS-S1 Max-P495, this new mini PC features the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495, which is paired with 192GB of RAM. It's a bit less expensive in comparison, starting at $6,599.

Honor has launched the Magic9 Super Edition in China at CNY 4,499 (about $670), CNY 500 below the standard Magic9. The 227g phone fits an 11,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging into an 8.1mm body, and pairs it with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a built-in cooling fan, a 6.81-inch 120Hz OLED and a 200MP Samsung main camera.

Honkai: Star Rail version 4.6 is live with Pearl, Evanescia and Mortenax Blade banners, new outfits, and a Razer collaboration. Here is everything new in the update.

The new Honor Watch 6 Pro is designed to detect potential cardiac arrests and automatically alert emergency contacts in serious cases. The smartwatch is now available in China starting at 1,699 yuan (around $253). It remains unclear whether it will also launch internationally.

Timex’s new Atelier GMT Première M1a is finally making its way beyond the US. The compact 38mm GMT watch with a Swiss-made Landeron 24 automatic movement is now available across India, Canada, Australia,Hong Kong, the UK, and the EU.

Timex has unveiled the TW2Y12800JQ, a new Easy Reader model in India. The watch features a field-watch-inspired design, a 38 mm silver-tone brass-made case, a black dial, a date window, 30 m (3 bar) water resistance, and a leather strap.

The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past sends Geralt to Letten in 2027 with a hooked silver chain, fresh monsters, and a mystery around Dandelion's noble family.

The Minisforum MS-S1 Max-P495 has finally been launched. It's powered by the top-end APU within the AMD Gorgon Halo line, which is paired with 192GB of LPDDR5x RAM. The launch price is $7,399, which makes it pretty expensive over the non-P495 variant.

Vaio has released the Kachi-iro special edition of its T series in Japan. The 13.3-inch Copilot+ PC features a Core Ultra X7 358H processor, Intel Arc B390 graphics, up to 64GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 2.5K touchscreen.

Lenovo has launched a new budget gaming monitor. Set for release in all regions except the Americas, the LOQ 25-10 Monitor combines a 280 Hz refresh rate with HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) ports, 0.5 ms response times and 99% sRGB colour space coverage.

The Witcher 3 Remastered launches September 29 as a free upgrade. See global unlock times, file sizes, Switch 2 details, and every new feature that has been added.

Aniimo Version 1.1 update adds Legendary Aniimo Irisalis, a tougher Egg Heist Chaos Mode, and the new weekly co-op mode Holo-Battle Interlink.

Timex and Pan Am have introduced the Waterbury Automatic GMT, a 41.5mm pilot watch featuring a mechanical movement, two-tone rotating bezel, dual-time display, and prominent airline branding. The new model is currently limited to India, with international availability yet to be confirmed.

Asus is set to launch its new ProArt P16 laptop with the Nvidia RTX Spark N1X on October 8 in China. The 16-inch creator laptop combines a 20-core Grace CPU, Blackwell graphics and up to 128GB of unified memory.

Antares has rebuilt its flagship pitch-correction engine from scratch. AutoTune Advanced adds vibrato-aware tuning and sub-1-ms live processing – because perfectly tuned vocals are not much use if the singer suddenly sounds like a spreadsheet.

After 17 years, the Yeti has finally been spotted again. And this time, Logitech has the pictures to prove it. Its new microphone, the Yeti 2, is a result of a collaboration with a Japanese designer and artist.

Epson has unveiled the Home Cinema LS5000, LS6000 and LS7500, three 4K HDR laser projectors priced at $1,999.99, $2,199.99 and $2,699.99. The models use 3-chip 3LCD engines rated at 2,500 to 3,500 lumens, accept 4K at 120Hz over HDMI 2.1, project images up to 300 inches and ship in late September, below the $4,499.99 LS11000.

Active Genshin Impact 7.1 redemption codes, sixth-anniversary mail dates, and the two free 5-star selectors still open until November 3, 2026, plus new codes soon.

Arknights: Endfield adds Suiming, a puzzle city running on a 15-minute tidal loop, alongside a free giveaway for 5-star Operator Purrchena and her signature sword.

Citizen has listed the new CA4714-55A on its UK website for £369. The Eco-Drive chronograph pairs a silver-tone dial with a black tachymeter bezel, a 39.9 mm steel case and the B620 calibre, and it doesn't appear anywhere else in Europe for now.

Casio has listed the new Edifice EFR-109 series in Europe at €119 each. The four watches pair a slim 38 mm stainless-steel case with a domed mineral crystal, a date at 3 o'clock and 10 bar water resistance, in black, navy, green and cream dials.

JMGO’s Iris Ultra and Iris Ultra Max target gamers and home-cinema users with 4K/120Hz RGB triple-laser projection, Dolby Vision, HDMI 2.1, and low-latency modes. The models differ mainly in brightness, contrast and the Ultra Max’s AI-assisted gimbal, with shipments scheduled for October 2026.

Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd edition) 2-in-1 laptop powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus CPU for significantly faster local AI and GPU performance. The fanless tablet PC can be ordered with an optional 5G cellular module for Internet access while on the road. Sep 25, 09:31 PM GMT update: Added Notebookcheck's hands-on video.

Casio has brought the Pro Trek PRG-340-1 and the PRG-340-3 to India, expanding its outdoor watch lineup with a solar-powered digital model featuring a compass, barometer, altimeter, and therometer. Plus, both models are equipped with rugged, eco-friendly materials.

Thunderobot's Station Series AI Workstation mini-PC combines an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, 128 GB of RAM and dual USB 4 connectivity. Also packing 10 GbE Ethernet, the new mini-PC will be available with the even more powerful Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 soon, too.

Renault has launched an updated Megane E-Tech Electric with a 67 kWh LFP battery. It offers 307 miles of range and can charge from 15 to 80% in 24 minutes. Renault has also sharply reduced the number of available configurations.

Govee has released the Holiday Pattern Projector Light in the US. The smart light can throw colorful lighting effects onto the side of your home. Features include dual lights and support for the Matter smart home protocol.

Seiko has expanded its 145th Anniversary collection with the HGK003 “Edo Purple,” a limited-edition quartz chronograph featuring a textured purple dial, an angular 40mm steel case, and sapphire crystal. The watch is powered by the 8T63 quartz movement and is water-resistant to 100 meters.

Ugreen's new Nexode 45W power bank is now available in the US in 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh versions. Both support up to 45W fast charging and can juice up three devices at once. More importantly, they promise better protection against battery fires and explosions.

(Multiple inaccuracies fixed) Ninkear’s MBox18 is a 0.36-liter mini PC designed for everyday productivity, featuring Intel’s low-power Core 3 304 processor, triple-display support, USB4 and a 15-TOPS NPU. Available with 12GB of LPDDR5 memory and a 512GB expandable SSD, it prioritizes compactness and connectivity over gaming or workstation performance.

Citizen has unveiled two new Promaster Sky Navihawk automatics in Europe, at €599 each. The blue NK0040-58L and black NK0044-57E drop Eco-Drive for the mechanical Caliber 8314, in a 40 mm Super Titanium case with a slide-rule bezel and sapphire crystal.

Vivo has launched the Y600i in China at CNY 1,999 (about $300) for a single 6GB RAM and 256GB storage model. The phone combines an 8,000mAh battery and 44W charging with a 6.87-inch 120Hz LCD, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 50MP rear camera, and IP68 and IP69 protection, with sales starting on September 30.

Citizen has launched two new two-tone automatics in the UK, the black NJ0226-56E and the blue NJ0224-51L, at £329 (~$435) each. Both are additions to the NJ022 series, with a 38.5 mm case, 100 m water resistance and Citizen's caliber 8210 automatic movement.

Timex has launched the TWEG256SMU01 in India at ₹5,696, or about $59. The 43 mm quartz watch pairs a gunmetal brass case with a teal dial and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock, on a steel bracelet, with mineral glass and 30 m water resistance.

Citizen has listed the NJ0210-56E on its UK site for £299. The 40 mm automatic pairs a black dial with a steel bracelet and runs the caliber 8210, and it's a new combination in the series. With VAT stripped, the UK price is about 41% above Europe's.

The Honor X9e Pro is a new mid-range smartphone featuring a large battery and 5G connectivity. It is now available for pre-order in Malaysia.

The new LG Gram Book AI 2026 has now reached the US. Powered by Intel Wildcat Lake, the new model starts at $799.99 with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and Intel Core 5 315. It's still super lightweight at 2.9 lbs and 0.6 inches thin, and is said to last up to 30.5 hours in official tests.

Xiaomi’s TV S Pro RGB-Mini LED 2027 Supreme Edition pairs a 5,500-nit 4K RGB-Mini LED display with refresh rates up to 360Hz and an upgraded 170W Harman-tuned audio system. Available in China in sizes from 65 to 98 inches, the premium TV starts at the equivalent of around $945.

Huawei has started pre-sales for its new MatePad Air Z tablet in China with a 12-inch 144Hz LCD and Kirin T93SD processor. It also features a 10,100mAh battery, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the soft-light version uses a different Kirin chip.

The Nikon Z5IIC camera has debuted with a 24.5 MP sensor, N‑RAW 12‑bit 4K60p video, AI hybrid AF, and 7.5‑stop stabilization for creators desiring better image quality than smartphones. The camera offers 15 scene modes with over 140 downloadable image looks and PC/smartphone livestreaming.

Oppo’s Enco X4 flagship earbuds pair Dynaudio-tuned dual drivers with adaptive noise cancellation, high-resolution audio support, improved call quality, and up to 53 hours of battery life. Currently exclusive to China, they're expected to make their way to global markets in the coming months.

Xiaomi has released a new accessory aimed at turning smartphones into musical instruments. Compatible with the Xiaomi 18 Pro, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and even iPhones, the Pocket Guitar aims to replicate a guitar while still being pocketable.

Lenovo has now released a new 15-inch laptop, less than a month after initially unveiling it. Equipped with a built-in number pad, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 also boasts over 18 hours of battery life and a choice of modern Intel Wildcat Lake processors.

The Teclast V16H is a new addition to the company's portfolio, and this affordable portable monitor has a 16-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1200p resolution, and 8-bit color depth. It has launched with a discounted price tag of $79.99.

The G-Shock GBA-950-1A watch is now officially available for purchase through Casio UK’s official website for £130. Designed for runners, the digital-analog watch features step counting, 200 m (20 bar) water resistance, GPS-linked distance tracking, an all-black bio-resin case, Strava compatibility, and dual time zones.

Anker launched two new robot vacuums today. While the Anker Eufy HydroJet E35 comes with a roller mop and is already discounted in some regions, the Anker Eufy C30 Edge is generally the cheaper option.

Ecovacs has launched the Deebot T90S Pro Omni, a new mid-range robot vacuum with features that might rival some much more expensive flagship models in the segment.

The Ugreen Nexode Pro 45W USB-C charger is now available to buy in the US and Europe. The new model has an angled display that's easier to read when plugged in and can recognize iPhone 15, 16, and 17 models for tailored charging.