Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations

The Hexagon NPU 6 in the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is the world's fastest laptop NPU. (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Hexagon NPU 6 in the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: 80 TOPS performance that is up to 95% faster than Apple M4 and 122% faster than Intel Lunar Lake

Qualcomm detailed some of the architectural enhancements coming to the new Hexagon NPU 6 in the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme SoC. The Hexagon NPU 6 offers 80 TOPS of AI performance making it the fastest laptop NPU so far, beating t...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Nov 2025 16:54

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 receives a sleek McLaren Edition. (Image source: B&W)

Bowers & Wilkins unveils brand-new Px8 S2 McLaren Edition flagship headphones with aptX Lossless

The latest flagship headphones from British hi-fi specialist Bowers & Wilkins are now available in a stylish McLaren Edition. Featuring a dark-grey body with orange accents, McLaren branding and premium sound quality – including a...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Nov 2025 16:52

The Masterful Remasters bundle will expire on December 3, 2025. Pictured: Steam Deck with Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered cover photo. (Image source: Valve - edited)

Deal | New game bundle offers nearly $180 in Steam Deck-playable classic games for $17

There's a new game bundle available on Green Man Gaming, which has seven classic games. Six of them are remastered versions, and all of them are worth around $180 and have Steam Deck compatibility.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Nov 2025 16:42

New tool enables anyone to train a robot — no programming skills required

Traditionally, programming robots required specialist knowledge. However, MIT engineers have found a way to simplify this process, allowing users to teach robots new skills in an intuitive manner. A new learning method uses a sing...

Nicole Dominikowski, 19 Nov 2025 16:37

Walkabout Mini Golf VR to be the first existing Steam game to add its Android version. (Image Source: Mighty Coconut via Steam)

Steamworks SDK adds Android ARM support, first game logged is Walkabout Mini Golf VR

Steamworks SDK now sports official Android ARM support, as an X/Twitter user spots an Android branch being added to Walkabout Mini Golf VR's Steam version on SteamDB.

Christopher Harper, 19 Nov 2025 16:19

FoloToy’s teddy bear “Kumma” is also known as “ChuckyGPT” on Reddit. (Image source: Erik Mclean/Pexels / Alexas_Fotos/Pixabay)

"ChuckyGPT": AI teddy bear for toddlers gives dangerous answers – OpenAI blocks it

OpenAI has banned Chinese manufacturer FoloToy after a safety scandal involving its AI-powered teddy bear, Kumma. An investigation found that the toy, which was marketed for young children, gave unsafe advice – including guidance ...

Marius Müller, 19 Nov 2025 16:16

Tesla Model Y and Model S at a Supercharger. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla rolls out live Supercharger pricing to avoid peak rates and lower congestion

Many states are now getting Tesla Supercharger stations with dynamic pricing. Tesla has run the numbers and claims that live pricing lowers Supercharger congestion.

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Nov 2025 16:13

The Vivo S50 Pro mini will be one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 5-powered smartphones when it launches soon. (Image source: Vivo - edited)

Vivo S50 Pro mini matches Vivo X200 Ultra in first benchmark thanks to new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Vivo has now officially revealed that the S50 Pro mini will feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. A prominent Vivo executive has also offered an insight into the S50 Pro mini's performance, outlining that it could mat...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 16:13

The developer of Megabonk has voluntarily withdrawn the game's Game Awards nomination. (Image source: MegabonkGame)

Historic Game Awards moment: A nominated game is canceled again – a first in the event's history

For the first time in Game Awards history, a previously nominated title has been withdrawn – not due to controversy, but at the request of its own developer.

Marius Müller, 19 Nov 2025 16:02

Vivo X Fold 6: Next-gen foldable phone leak reveals Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 200MP camera and release timeline

The Vivo X Fold 6, the company's next-generation foldable smartphone, has surfaced in an early leak. It is tipped to feature Qualcomm's latest sub-flagship processor and a 200MP camera, along with details about its expected releas...

Huzefa Baloch, 19 Nov 2025 16:01

The P-Phone is engineered to be a dedicated backup phone (Image source: P-Phone)

P-Phone: Backup smartphone keeps you connected when you break or lose your main phone

The P-Phone is a new, fairly compact smartphone with rather modest specifications. Powered by a special software solution, it is designed to be a dedicated backup phone in case your primary smartphone gets lost or damaged.

Silvio Werner, 19 Nov 2025 15:45

Minisforum currently offers the X1 Lite in a single silver colour option. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum X1 Lite: Minisforum releases new OCuLink-compatible mini-PC globally for under $400

Minisforum has now released a compact new mini-PC after previewing the device earlier this week. Spanning 130 x 126 x 47.2 mm without compromising on USB4 or OCuLink eGPU expandability, the Minisforum X1 Lite contains a modern AMD...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 15:33

The Typeframe PX-88 with its display in its closed state. (Image source: Typeframe)

Typeframe PX-88: New Cyberdeck-inspired project brings 1980s aesthetics to the Raspberry Pi ecosystem

The Typeframe PX-88 is a new project built around the popular Raspberry Pi Model 4B single-board computer (SBC). Also packing a 7.9-inch flip-up display and a 65% MX Cherry keyboard, the Typeframe PX-88 attempts to create a minima...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 15:25

AMD's next-gen laptop CPU has shown up online (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 Gorgon Point CPU shows up online with a minimal spec bump

AMD's next-gen Ryzen AI 400 laptop CPUs are slated to launch next year. One of them, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, has been spotted online with specs similar to those of its Strix Point counterpart.

Anil Ganti, 19 Nov 2025 15:19

The Ziron Tactical Power Bank is crowdfunding on Kickstarter. (Image source: Ziron)

Ziron tactical replaceable battery power bank now crowdfunding

The Ziron Tactical Power Bank is now crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Users can quickly swap the battery powering this accessory, allowing them to expand its capacity. It supports an up to 30W output via USB-C, and has a lightweight, ...

Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 15:16

A render of Jsaux's Steam Machine e-ink and LCD front panel screens. (Image source: Jsaux)

Jsaux to introduce Steam Machine screen front panels

Noteworthy peripheral manufacturer Jsaux appears set to bring e-ink and/or pixel screen front panel(s) to Steam Machine, like a not-for-sale screen panel previously seen at Valve.

Christopher Harper, 19 Nov 2025 15:14

Omega has launched the fourth generation Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M watch. (Image source: Omega)

Omega launches new, slimmer Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M watches

The fourth generation of the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M watch has been launched in various countries worldwide. Available in seven colorways with rubber or metal straps, this latest version of the timepiece is slimmer than ...

Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 15:11

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Series: Overview and benchmarks for the new top SoC for ARM notebooks

It will be a while before the first notebooks with the new Snapdragon X2 chipsets are available. However, Qualcomm has invited us to learn more about the new SoCs for Windows on ARM, including further benchmarks.

Daniel Schmidt, 19 Nov 2025 15:03

Qualcomm has shown off the prowess of its Adreno X2 GPU (image source: Qualcomm)

Adreno X2: Snapdragon X2 Elite GPU shines in first-party benchmarks

Qualcomm has revealed a wealth of information about the Adreno X2 GPU powering its Snapdragon X2 Elite line of chips. It trades blows with Lunar Lake and Strix Point in many games, and even beats them in some instances.

Anil Ganti, 19 Nov 2025 15:00

Xiaomi YU7 vs Tesla Model Y (Image source: CNC)

Tesla took 10 years to turn a profit and Xiaomi did it in two as YU7 beat Model Y sales

Tesla had its worst monthly sales number in China in nearly three years, despite the launch of the exclusive six-seat Model Y L. A newcomer for the EV industry has managed to top the Model Y sales there in just two years.

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Nov 2025 14:36

Xiaomi is unlikely to replace the Redmi K90 Ultra before next year. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra tipped to surpass Redmi K80 Ultra and Redmi K90 Pro Max with 165 Hz display and MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Plus

Early details about Xiaomi's next Redmi K90 smartphone have emerged online ahead of the device's launch next year. Reportedly set to combine a circa 8,000 mAh battery and a 165 Hz display, the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra could be one o...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 14:04

The P33 currently costs $84.17 on AliExpress. Pictured: a promo picture of the tablet. (Image source: Teclast)

Teclast P33 debuts as sub-$100 tablet with up to 1 TB storage support and 10.1-inch screen

The Teclast P33 is a new tablet from the company that comes with a 10.1-inch display, a relatively large battery, and a stereo sound setup. It's currently available on AliExpress for around $84.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Nov 2025 13:58

Samsung offers the Smart Keyboard in a single colour option. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung releases Smart Keyboard to rival popular Logitech MX Keys Mini with Bluetooth 5.4 and three-way multi-device connectivity

The Samsung Smart Keyboard is a new TKL wireless keyboard that supports Bluetooth 5.4 and three-way multi-device connectivity. Weighing in at 55% less than the Logitech MX Keys Mini, Samsung's latest compact Bluetooth keyboard als...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 13:04

The Watch X5 costs around $63 in China. Pictured: the two colorways of the smartwatch. (Image source: Honor)

Affordable Honor Watch X5 debuts with up to 14-day battery life, GPS support, and more

Honor has introduced a new affordable smartwatch, the Watch X5. It's set to launch alongside the Honor 500 series in China with a large battery, navigation features, and a narrow-bezel display.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Nov 2025 13:04

The Anywise W1 Pro resembles a Garmin Fenix (Image source: Doogee)

Garmin Fenix lookalike: Anywise W1 Pro launches with torchlight, offline maps, dual-band GNSS and much lower price tag

The Doogee Anywise W1 Pro is a new smartwatch that appears to take design cues from another wearable. It offers a broad range of features, including offline functionality and an AMOLED touchscreen.

Silvio Werner, 19 Nov 2025 12:29

LocaSend on a Windows PC and an Android smartphone

This open source tool moves data between my devices (Android, Mac, Windows)

Some people learn the hard way—say, reporting from a trade show—that even in 2025, transferring files between an Android phone and a Mac still doesn’t work ad hoc. After trying several tools, I finally found one that solved my pro...

Christian Hintze, 19 Nov 2025 12:26

Casio’s gold Vintage AQ240EG-9A watch (pictured) is now available in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Casio releases new watch with slim digital display in US

Casio has released a third Vintage AQ240 watch in the US, the AQ240EG-9A. This is an all gold version of the hybrid watch, with a gold tone dial, casing and strap. Plus, the integrated display, which can show the time in a second ...

Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 12:24

Samsung is expected to replace the Galaxy A56, pictured, with an Exynos 1680-powered successor. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A57 to surpass downgraded Galaxy S26 in crucial battery area

More details about the Samsung Galaxy A57 have surfaced online following prior evidence that it will be using an Exynos 1680 chipset with an Xclipse 550 iGPU. Now, it seems that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A56 refresh will beat the ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2025 12:21

An artist's illustration showing Mercury and the Sun - Modified with Canva. (Image source: The_Nemu - Pixabay)

This red giant has a new companion that could disrupt its evolution

Astronomers have just discovered a companion around this red giant, but its behavior could disrupt its development in the future. Thus, further studies must be conducted to better understand it.

Alexis Stegmann, 19 Nov 2025 12:20

TSMC is reportedly looking into former R&D head Wei-Jen Lo's suspected theft of company secrets. (Image source: Pixabay

TSMC allegedly investigating veteran who joined Intel for stolen secrets of most advanced 2 nm A14 and A16 process nodes

TSMC is reportedly collecting evidence against a former Senior Vice President to see if company secrets related to the TSMC A14 and A16 2 nm process nodes were stolen. The employess under alleged investigation is Wei-Jen Lo and he...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Nov 2025 12:13

Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB005 watch is now available in North America and Europe. (Image source: Grand Seiko)

Grand Seiko releases highly accurate limited edition watch

A new limited edition Grand Seiko watch, the Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB005, is now available in various countries worldwide. This Evolution 9 collection timepiece has a textured violet dial and Ever Brilliant Stainless Steel Casing....

Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 11:34

Casio’s G-Shock x Beautiful People collab watch (pictured) will be released globally. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio watch with metal bezel and unusual strap launching soon

The Casio G-Shock x Beautiful People collab watch, the GM-S2110BP-5A, has been unveiled. Set for launch in Japan in the coming weeks, and also tipped for a global release, the model has a striking gold, silver and brown design. Fe...

Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 11:05

PlayStation's Black Friday deals will kick off on November 21. Promo image. (Image source: PlayStation)

PlayStation's Black Friday deals go live on Nov. 21, and cut across consoles, games, and merchandise

PlayStation has detailed its Black Friday deals for 2025. Not only will the deals be live a week before Black Friday, but buyers will be able to save on consoles, accessories, merchandise, and PlayStation Plus subscriptions.

Habeeb Onawole, 19 Nov 2025 10:06

Aqara Radiator Thermostat W600 installed on a white radiator (Image source: Aqara)

Aqara’s new W600 thermostat lets you control your radiators smarter and save energy for €49.99

Aqara has introduced the Radiator Thermostat W600, a €49.99 smart heating add-on designed for broad valve compatibility. It supports app control, automation features and works with major smart home ecosystems through Thread and Zi...

Anmol Dubey, 19 Nov 2025 09:04

Xiaomi 12T Pro, Poco F5, and Poco F5 Pro are set to receive the update soon. Pictured: edited promo picture of HyperOS 3. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi prepares stable HyperOS 3 update for three global phones from 2022 and 2023

The stable HyperOS 3 rollout for the global devices has been progressing smoothly, and now, it seems Xiaomi is slowly shifting its focus to the last batch of compatible devices. It has begun testing the Android 16 firmware for the...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Nov 2025 08:32

Qualcomm will launch the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 soon. A representation of an Elite-series Snapdragon chip's internal structure pictured. (image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 launch date

Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 later in November. It is expected to debut alongside devices from OnePlus and Vivo.

Anil Ganti, 19 Nov 2025 07:40

Deal | Epic Games Store's Premium Edition-centric Black Friday game sale is now live with a long-requested feature in tow

The Premium, Deluxe, and Complete editions each offer the standard game with all the bells and whistles one could want, in some cases, along with increased point rewards and the ability to gift games.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Nov 2025 06:03

In a first, NASA’s Perseverance finds an exotic rock on Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover found an unusually shaped rock called “Phippsaksla” on top of a bedrock outcrop on the outskirts of the Jezero crater. The exotic rock is suspected to be an iron-nickel meteorite. If it is actually an iro...

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Nov 2025 04:46

The Alienware Area-51 is now configurable with AMD CPUs (image source: Dell)

Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop now available with Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs

Dell now lets users configure its flagship Alienware Area-51 desktop with Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs. Previously, it was limited to just Intel Arrow Lake SKUs.

Anil Ganti, 19 Nov 2025 04:36

The Honor Magic 7 Pro that launched last year as a flagship Android smartphone. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic 8 Mini: Core specs of upcoming compact and slim phone leaked

Honor’s Magic 8 series is the company’s latest flagship lineup, with rumors suggesting a compact model may be in development. A new leak suggests the Magic 8 Mini could combine a compact form factor with a thin design.

Huzefa Baloch, 19 Nov 2025 03:48

A screengrab of Banjo-Tooie's gameplay (image source: TheWeoneo YT)

Former Rare dev reveals how lunchtime GoldenEye 007 deathmatches influenced the N64 classic Banjo-Tooie

Former Rare developer Chris Sutherland told Retro Gamer that years of lunchtime four‑player GoldenEye 007 deathmatches directly shaped Banjo‑Tooie's design, inspiring the game's split‑character mechanic, first‑person sections, and...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Nov 2025 03:39

The Game Awards banner is shown (Image source: The Game Awards with edits)

The Game Awards website frustrates with crashes and errors even after resolving Cloudflare outage

Cloudflare service issues are not the only reason for the problematic The Game Awards 2025 website. Facing crashes and pages that refuse to load, gamers are struggling to vote for their favorite titles. Game of the Year is one of ...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Nov 2025 03:25

A screengrab from Resident Evil Requiem's Trailer 2 (image source: Resident Evil YT)

Capcom scrapped a six-year multiplayer Resident Evil prototype before turning it into Requiem

Capcom revealed in a Press Start Australia interview that it abandoned a six-year multiplayer Resident Evil prototype, which was developed initially before Resident Evil 8: Village, because it was “fun to play,” making it diverge ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Nov 2025 03:16

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller is now available in a transparent black variant. (Image source: 8BitDo)

8BitDo launches a new transparent version of its Ultimate 2C wireless controller

8BitDo has refreshed its popular budget-friendly Ultimate 2C wireless controller with a new colorway. Now available for preorder, the latest variant sports a distinctive black finish with a transparent faceplate and green accents.

Elvis Shida, 19 Nov 2025 02:47

The engineers with their drone in hand (Mike Bell via YouTube)

DIY engineers 3D-print world's fastest drone with 360.4 mph top speed — official record

The Dubai Police, in collaboration with Luke & Mike Bell, have broken the world record for the fastest ground speed by a battery-powered, remote-controlled quadcopter, achieving a top speed of 580 km/h (360.4 mph).

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Nov 2025 02:16

Casio’s MTPM305LC-1AV watch (pictured) is now available in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Casio MTPM305LC-1AV moon phase watch now available to buy in the US

The Casio MTPM305LC-1AV watch has been released in the US. It joins two older MTP-M305 series timepieces, each of which features a moon phase dial. This is an analog watch with three indicator dials in total, and 50 m water resist...

Polly Allcock, 19 Nov 2025 00:09

A photograph of Apple's iPhone 17 in an outdoor environment. (Image Source: Manuel Masiero for Notebookcheck)

Apple's N1 chip gives iPhone 17 the edge over Android in network tests

A new report says iPhone 17's N1 networking chip gives it an advantage in network tests over flagship Android phones. Apple's N1 beat out competing chips from Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Broadcom on the latest Android flagships.

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Nov 2025 23:45

A screengrab from Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (image source: Nintendo)

MindsEye leads the top 10 worst games of 2025 as Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and Bubsy get honorable mentions

Metacritic’s year‑end roundup of 2025 essentially also unveiled the ten worst games of the year, led by Leslie Benzies’ MindsEye (Metascore 37) while also highlighting Nintendo Switch 2’s $10 Welcome Tour (54), dismissed by player...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Nov 2025 22:26

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