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Aaero has a multitude of stylized alien environments, with licensed electronic tracks. Pictured - an ingame screenshot. (Image source: Fanatical)

Deal | $14.99 game for free: Steam action-rhythm shooter with "Very Positive" reviews gets 100% off for a very limited time

Aaero is free on Fanatical for Black Friday with 100,000 Steam keys available. The rhythm-action shooter has "Very Positive" reviews, but the offer is region-restricted and requires a linked Steam account with prior purchases.

Anubhav Sharma, 24 Nov 2025 15:32

Artist's illustration showing Uranus with its rings. (Image source: 95C - Pixabay)

Europa Clipper captures an impressive image of Uranus at more than 3.2 billion kilometers

The Europa Clipper probe recently captured an impressive image of Uranus in space. And this image also highlights the size of our universe and the many worlds that surround us.

Alexis Stegmann, 24 Nov 2025 15:23

Sapphire Edge AI with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Sapphire Edge AI review: Mini PC comeback with AI power and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

With the Edge AI, Sapphire returns to the world of mini PCs and relies on Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, a small, well-designed case, and a smart magnetic lid. Our test shows how well this works and what surprises the device delivers in every...

Sebastian Bade, 24 Nov 2025 15:17

The MSI Claw handheld gaming device (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw lineup gains Xbox Full Screen Experience support with reduced RAM load and integrated quick settings

MSI Claw now officially supports Microsoft’s new Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE). Apart from the console-like interface, the latest update also reduces RAM usage and offers a unified game library across all Claw models.

David Odejide, 24 Nov 2025 15:17

Apple has announced the specifics of its upcoming Black Friday sale, expected to commence on the 28th of November. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple reveals Black Friday shopping festival with up to $250 in gift cards on purchase of eligible iPhones, Macs, iPads, and more

Apple has announced its Black Friday deals, offering sizeable gift cards ranging from $50 to $250 on eligible products. However, the iPhone 17 lineup and M5-powered products are missing from the lineup of eligible products, which ...

Sambit Saha, 24 Nov 2025 13:27

3 smartwatches on 1 arm: too expensive, too bloated, too invasive (image source: AI-generated, ChatGPT)

Big-brand smartwatches are overpriced, bloated, and invasive

My old Amazfit Bip didn’t exactly die, but over the years it started looking pretty rough. So I went looking for a simple smartwatch with minimal features at a similar price — turns out that hardly exists anymore. Most smartwatche...

Christian Hintze, 24 Nov 2025 13:22

The Casio A1000G-7 (right) and the A1000G-9 (left), pictured. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio A1000 stainless-steel watches spotted in fresh hands-on images

New IRL images of the Casio A1000A-7 and A1000G-9 reveal clearer details on their polished cases, multi-row bracelets, and tinted displays. The watches have already been confirmed for Europe, and they're priced at €119 (~$137) and...

Anubhav Sharma, 24 Nov 2025 13:02

Qring's Black Friday sale is live via its official website (Image source: Qring)

Deal | Qring knocks up to 30% off multiple smart rings for Black Friday sale

Qring is officially kicking off its Black Friday 2025 sale, offering up to 30% off some of its best smart rings, including the Titan Pro, the Smart Ring 3 Pro, the Smart Ring 3, and the Titan. The company’s all the latest smart ri...

Abhinav Fating, 24 Nov 2025 12:41

The budget laptop that really isn’t — or doesn’t want to be? Asus TUF Gaming A18 review

Compared to Asus’ pricier ROG Strix G18, the TUF label usually signals the company’s budget-friendly gaming line. And while the A18 with an RTX 5060 is available for a reasonable €1,599, our review unit with an RTX 5070 comes in o...

Christian Hintze, 24 Nov 2025 12:30

Fridays for Future: Demonstrators at the Global Climate Strike rally on March 19, 2021 in Düsseldorf. (Image: Wikimedia, Rogi Lensing).

German study reveals that Gen Z cares little for collective issues, pragmatism reigns supreme

Images of Gen Z individuals staging climate protests are widespread, but the reality is quite different. A major study in Germany finds Generation Z to be unexpectedly pragmatic. Instead of idealistic worldviews, factors such as c...

Ronald Matta, 24 Nov 2025 12:02

G11 Pro: A new drone with numerous features. (Image source: Gleesfun)

Alternative to DJI: New drone from Gleefun records in 6K and comes with numerous accessories

The G11Pro is a compact drone that can also take 6K photos and shoot high-resolution 4K videos. Other features include cruise control, a 3-axis brushless gimbal and a GQ2.0 digital remote control with ergonomic controls.

Silvio Werner, 24 Nov 2025 12:00

MAG 274QPF X32: New gaming monitor with a 320 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: MSI)

Gigabyte launches fast monitor for console gaming with 320 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 millisecond response time

Gigabyte is launching a new, high-speed monitor designed for console gaming. It boasts a response time of just 0.5 milliseconds, a refresh rate of 320 Hz and fully covers the sRGB color space.

Silvio Werner, 24 Nov 2025 11:59

The BMW iX3 eletric SUV managed an impressive 626 miles of range with 12 miles still remaining on the clock. (Image source: BMW Group via YouTube)

BMW iX3 crushes real-life range test by exceeding EPA estimates by 200 miles

In a real-world range rest, the upcoming BMW iX3 electric SUV managed to outshine its EPA estimate by a whopping 200 miles. While the test involved carefully planned routes and barely any comfort features, the result sure does pai...

Sambit Saha, 24 Nov 2025 10:46

iOS 26 introduced comprehensive new features; iOS 27 is primarily intended to fix bugs. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's iOS 27 and macOS 27 expected to fix bugs, improve software quality and introduce new AI innovations

Via iOS 26 and macOS 26, Apple introduced a brand-new "Liquid Glass" design language, added new features and modernized almost every app. However, iPhone and Mac users are still complaining about problems with Apple's new operatin...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Nov 2025 10:28

Revolution X Unlimited: Powerful controller available in a special edition. (Image source: Nacon)

Nacon launches Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition controller

The Revolution X Unlimited is a very well-equipped controller now available in a special edition. This comes with a display, allowing relevant settings to be adjusted directly on the controller.

Silvio Werner, 24 Nov 2025 10:26

NASA's Perseverance Rover found claystones covered in markings nicknamed "leopard spots" and "poppy seeds". (Image source: NASA)

NASA discovers "clearest signs of life on Mars" ever found

NASA's Perseverance rover is currently searching for signs of biological life on the surface of Mars. Indeed, discoveries have now been made in the region of an old, dried-up riverbed that meet the criteria for potential biosignat...

Nicole Dominikowski, 24 Nov 2025 10:25

Dwarflab has unveiled the DWARF Mini, an even more compact solution for amateur astrophotographers. (Image source: Dwarflab)

Dwarf Mini: New, miniature camera for astrophotography even smaller than the Dwarf 3

The popular DWARF 3 astrophotography telescope now has an even more compact sibling: the DWARF Mini. Weighing just 840 grams, it can now be pre-ordered for $399, making it affordable enough that it should attract new enthusiasts.

Marc Zander, 24 Nov 2025 10:24

Dell's Black Friday 2025 deals will go live on Friday, November 28. (Image source: Unsplash)

Dell Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 deals revealed with big discounts on Alienware 16 Aurora, Dell XPS 13 and more

Dell has revealed the Black Friday 2025 and Cyber Monday 2025 offers that are set to go live in a few days. The promotions include big discounts on Alienware gaming laptops, as well, on multimedia notebooks like the Dell XPS 13, D...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Nov 2025 10:00

Artwork for Hytale (image source: Hytale)

Hytale founder says "Frankensteined" Early Access is "not good enough" but it will still launch at $20

Hytale founder Simon Collins-Laflamme has warned fans that the long-delayed sandbox RPG’s upcoming $20 early access launch will be built on a “Frankensteined” mix of old code and hundreds of prototypes, admitting it is “not good e...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Nov 2025 08:55

Apple's 14-inch M5-powered MacBook Pro with a charger. Edited. (image source: Notebookcheck)

Redditor claims Apple employees 'gaslit' him over new $2,000 MacBook Pro M5's creaking hinge and palmrest issues

A first-time MacBook buyer alleges Apple staff dismissed and “gaslit” his complaints about creaking hinges and palm rests on a new $2,000 M5 MacBook Pro, despite video evidence and multiple store visits under AppleCare+.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Nov 2025 04:57

OnePlus 15R reportedly skipping Snapdragon 8 Elite in favor of newer chipset

OnePlus has started teasing the 15R in various markets following the global launch of the OnePlus 15. The device was previously rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but new leaks suggest otherwise. It may turn out to...

Huzefa Baloch, 24 Nov 2025 02:55

Closeup of PS3 console is shown (Image source: PlayStation Blog with edits)

The PS5 could support PS3 games without PS Plus cloud streaming, as work on emulator continues

Despite setbacks, the dream of playing PS3 games on the PS5 without streaming is alive. The console’s unique architecture has excluded the titles from Sony’s PlayStation Plus Premium service. Implicit Conversions remains committed...

Adam Corsetti, 24 Nov 2025 02:17

DualSense PS5 controller shown submerged in water (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Sony patent shows how DualSense PS5 haptic feedback could become more immersive in new controllers

A new Sony patent details an unusual way to enhance the haptic feedback on the DualSense PS5 controller. Instead of motors or voice coil actuators, the new system would rely on hydraulic pressure. Future controllers could have res...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Nov 2025 22:43

Casio’s G-Shock Mudman GW-9502KJ-8 watch (pictured) has been shown in new photos. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio G-Shock Mudman watch with compass appears in hands-on images

Casio’s new hippo-inspired G-Shock Mudman GW-9502KJ-8 has appeared in a series of photos. These hands-on images reveal more details about the matte brown and gray design. The pictures indicate that some metallic elements have a sl...

Polly Allcock, 23 Nov 2025 22:27

Citizen’s new Eco-Drive models in China include the AW1819-56E (pictured). (Image source: Citizen)

New Citizen Eco-Drive watches with metal casing arrive

Citizen has released six new Eco-Drive watches in China. These analog timepieces have textured dials in various colors, and come with either a leather strap or a metal bracelet. Plus, the solar-powered watches have overcharge prot...

Polly Allcock, 23 Nov 2025 22:01

Image from the game Red Dead Redemption 2 showing John Marston. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

This mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 lets you jail NPCs, earn rewards

With the Corrupt Law - Frame and Jail NPCs mod, you'll be able to imprison NPCs who disrespect you, or just for fun. And that's not all, because you can earn money, which will help you during your game.

Alexis Stegmann, 23 Nov 2025 21:04

Sharp’s XP-E501U projector (pictured) is designed for use in a classroom. (Image source: Sharp)

Sharp releases new XP-E501U cost effective laser projector

The Sharp E-series XP-E501U projector has been unveiled in the US. This model, designed for use in educational settings like a classroom, features a laser light source. It is described as “cost effective”, with features like an in...

Polly Allcock, 23 Nov 2025 20:54

Four new Grand Seiko watches (SBGW324 pictured) have been released in Japan. (Image source: r/Plus9Time Reddit)

Grand Seiko limited edition watches with nature-inspired designs spotted

Four Grand Seiko watches, each sporting a design apparently inspired by nature. The models are the SBGW324, the SLGA034, the SLGA037 and the SLGW008. These timepieces are all limited edition, with between 20 and 100 units of each ...

Polly Allcock, 23 Nov 2025 20:50

The Cube from Chieftec is a minimal m-ATX PC case which can easily be mistaken for a speaker. (Image source: Chieftec)

Chieftec The Cube: Premium m-ATX PC case sports boxy design inspired by audio speakers

Chieftec has unveiled a brand-new m-ATX PC case dubbed The Cube. As the name suggests, the $80 case sports a minimalist boxy design with a circular vent at the front, mimicking the design of a subwoofer.

Sambit Saha, 23 Nov 2025 19:15

Image from the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. (Image source: Steam)

A fan has recreated the famous city of Riften from Skyrim in The Sims 4

Skyrim and The Sims 4 are two completely different games, but a fan has decided to rebuild the city of Riften in this game, and the result is incredible. You can also visit this city by following a few steps.

Alexis Stegmann, 23 Nov 2025 17:35

Huawei MatePad 12 X 2025 (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Huawei MatePad 12 X (2025): A powerful tablet even without Google services

Like all Huawei tablets, the MatePad 12 X (2025) comes without pre-installed Google services and associated apps. However, this usually proves to be no problem in everyday use, and that's not because of the well-stocked AppGallery...

Daniel Schmidt, 23 Nov 2025 16:53

Starlink Residential dish in a snow storm. (Image source: Starlink)

Starlink rolls more affordable 200 Mbps Internet plan across the US

States like New York, Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina, or Florida, are the new regions where Starlink brings its more affordable plan. Existing users there can now switch to a satellite Internet service that is slower, but a th...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Nov 2025 16:34

The P85 currently costs $83.34 on AliExpress. Pictured: a promo picture of the compact tablet. (Image source: Teclast)

Compact Teclast P85 launches with under $100 price tag and support for up to 1 TB storage

The Teclast P85 is a new affordable tablet that's powered by the Allwinner A333. It features a compact form factor, coming with an 8-inch display, and it has support for up to 1 TB of storage expansion. The launch price is under $...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Nov 2025 15:39

The Pixel 10's cross-platform file sharing will be available on Snapdragon-powered smartphones too. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm confirms Quick Share to AirDrop file transfer feature is coming to Snapdragon-powered devices

A post by Qualcomm has revealed that the Google's Pixel 10 series' Quick Share feature that allows it to send files to iPhones will be coming to devices powered by Snapdragon. However, there's no specific timeframe for when it wil...

Habeeb Onawole, 23 Nov 2025 15:09

Pictured: GAC’s pilot line for 60Ah+ solid-state cells, enhanced (Image source: CCTV)

Range anxiety is dead: Massive solid-state battery breakthrough coming in 2026

GAC Group has completed China's first production line for automotive-grade all-solid-state batteries with over 60 Ah capacity, potentially doubling vehicle range to over 620 miles. This positions GAC as the first manufacturer to a...

Nathan Ali, 23 Nov 2025 14:38

The zero-carbon water Vertiport for eVTOL landing. (Image source: AutoFlight)

Drone airport at sea: AutoFlight unveils first eVTOL air taxi water landing platform

The partnership between the world's largest battery maker and commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing drone maker AutoFlight has produced a sea airport. The platform is autonomous and can be deployed anywhere.

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Nov 2025 14:37

According to the study in question, Polish leads all languages with an average accuracy of 88% at long-context scales. English ranks at number 6 on that scale. Pictured - a stock image of ChatGPT mobile. (Image source: Zulfugar Karimov on Unsplash)

A surprising language beats English and Chinese in LLM tests, based on new academic study

A new multilingual benchmark shows Polish outperforming English and Chinese in long-context LLM tests, depicting how script and tokenization shape accuracy. Results show that language structure matters way more as context windows ...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Nov 2025 14:26

Pictured: Figure AI's humanoid robot staffing a reception desk (Image source: Figure AI)

Whistleblower lawsuit claims Figure AI robots have the strength to fracture skulls

Former safety chief claims Figure AI's humanoid robots can fracture skulls and alleges he was fired for raising concerns. The robotics startup, now valued at $39 billion with backing from Nvidia and Jeff Bezos, denies wrongdoing a...

Nathan Ali, 23 Nov 2025 14:05

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo only offers the expensive business laptop ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD with 60 Hz screens

The new ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD left a good overall impression in our review. The situation is a bit mixed for the display, because the 1080p screen does not consume a lot of power, but it is only a 60 Hz screen and there is no opt...

Andreas Osthoff, 23 Nov 2025 13:53

The GMKtec Evo-X2 gaming mini PC sports a 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ APU, and is now available for an all-time low price. (Image source: Sebastian Bade)

Deal | Gaming mini PC with 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" APU and 96 GB memory gets $600 discount in Amazon Black Friday sale

The GMKtec Evo-X2 is a very capable mini PC, thanks to the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" APU with a 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU. Thanks to the ongoing Black Friday sale on Amazon, the powerful gaming mini PC can be p...

Sambit Saha, 23 Nov 2025 12:48

The 15T is expected to launch as the 13s outside the Chinese market. Pictured: a promo picture of the Ace 6. (Image source: OnePlus)

New OnePlus 15T leak reveals core specs of upcoming compact flagship phone

The OnePlus Ace 6T is set to launch soon in China, but it seems that the company is already working on another performance-focused flagship phone. A new leak about the OnePlus 15T has surfaced, revealing all the possible core spec...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Nov 2025 12:18

Xiaomi 15T in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Xiaomi 15T verdict: How good are videos on the affordable Android smartphone?

If you're looking for an affordable Android phone that offers great value for money, the Xiaomi 15T is the right choice. But how good is the video quality of this mid-range phone with OIS? We put the Xiaomi smartphone through its ...

Marcus Herbrich, 23 Nov 2025 12:18

The Rogbid Rowatch D3 (pictured) is fitted with a Murata piezoelectric micro-air pump for blood pressure readings. (Image source: Rogbid)

Rogbid launches new AMOLED smartwatch with pressure-based BP system and TI health chip

Rogbid’s Rowatch D3 smartwatch launches with a pressure-based blood-pressure system, TI’s AFE4950 ECG chip, and a 1.56-inch AMOLED display. The watch focuses on advanced health tracking while keeping standard smartwatch features a...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Nov 2025 10:28

Turbo vs. Performance mode: how one setting dramatically changes the Asus TUF Gaming A18

On paper, the Asus TUF Gaming A18 enters the ring as a powerful 18-inch gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 and a Ryzen 7 260. But our testing shows: its real speed depends heavily on the mode selected in Armoury Crate — and the gap be...

Christian Hintze, 23 Nov 2025 10:10

The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC817P1 with a beige dial, pictured. (Image source: Seiko)

Deal | Seiko's Prospex Speedtimer solar chronograph (beige dial) is now discounted on Amazon for Black Friday

Seiko’s solar-powered Prospex Speedtimer SSC817P1 is now discounted by 21% on Amazon US through third-party sellers. With a beige dial and a stainless steel build, the current offer sits near the lower end of its usual market rang...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Nov 2025 09:41

The K90 Pro may feature a 6.6-inch display. Pictured: a promo picture of the Redmi K90 Pro Max. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Leak reveals one key spec of Redmi K90 Pro ahead of official announcement

The Redmi K90 Pro and K90 Ultra are reportedly in the works, and Xiaomi could launch one of them before the end of 2025. Ahead of any formal announcement, the display size of the former has surfaced.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Nov 2025 08:09

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