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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)

Put NPCs in jail and earn rewards with this mod for Red Dead Redemption 2

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 effect 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 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 produced fo...

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

Tuxedo could resume its work with the Snapdragon X2 Elite SoC. Pictured: A prototype powered by the Snapdragon X Elite. (Image source: Tuxedo)

Tuxedo suspends Linux laptop plans with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC

Back in 2024, Tuxedo, a popular Linux laptop maker, announced that it was working on a system powered by the Snapdragon X Elite SoC. After months of work, the brand now shares that the project is "less suitable than expected."

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Nov 2025 07:31

The Arduino UNO Q is basically a Raspberry Pi with Arduino genes (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Arduino UNO Q hands-on: Smarter with Qualcomm and capable of running a desktop OS like a Raspberry Pi

The thinker. We got a first look at the Arduino UNO Q, marking the first time Arduino has released a board that supports a full desktop operating system, allowing it to function as a compact PC. The board can also run AI models locally, giving...

Silvio Werner, 23 Nov 2025 06:06

The JBL Bar 500MK2 5.1 (shown), 700MK2 7.1, and 1000XMK2 11.1.4-channel soundbars are on sale at their best price ever on Amazon. (Image source: JBL)

Deal | JBL Bar 500MK2 5.1, 700MK2 7.1, and 1300XMK2 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbars drop to lowest price ever at Amazon

Amazon has applied its largest discounts yet to the 2025 JBL Bar 500MK2 5.1, 700MK2 7.1, and 1300XMK2 11.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbars. They use MultiBeam 3.0 and PureVoice 2.0 technologies to deliver immersive 3D audio and cr...

David Chien, 23 Nov 2025 06:01

The Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch provides children with a safe way to contact their parents and comes in two colorways—Mild and Spicy. (Image source: Google)

Deal | Google Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch gets biggest discount once again

The Google Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for kids has dropped to its lowest price ever once again on Amazon after a 44-percent Black Friday price drop, for a savings of $80 off its MSRP. The watch allows parents to track their kids 24...

David Chien, 23 Nov 2025 04:49

16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 5i gaming laptop on desk (Image source: Christian Hintze)

Deal | The 16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 5i OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti enjoys a near $800 discount

Even with rising component costs, the 16-inch Legion Pro 5i is seeing a newsworthy sale price. Thanks to an RTX 5070 Ti GPU, the latest Lenovo laptop deal makes high-refresh-rate gaming accessible. The 24-core Arrow Lake processor...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Nov 2025 03:43

A leaked image of the DJI Avata 360 before its rumoured December release. (Image source: via Igor Bogdanov)

DJI Avata 360 rears its head in new leaks with launch pricing and release date rumoured

DJI is rumoured to be preparing one more consumer drone release before the end of the year. Rivalling Insta360, DJI is expected to finally bring a 360° drone to market by way of the DJI Avata 360. Pricing information has now emerg...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2025 02:59

The Final UX1000 hybrid ANC headphones are specially tuned to compensate for the inherent quality issues of Bluetooth audio. (Image source: Final)

Final launches UX1000 hybrid ANC headphones with stain-resistant finish and special Bluetooth audio tuning

Final has launched the UX1000 wireless over-ear headphones in Japan, featuring stain-resistant finishes, hybrid active noise cancellation, and special audio tuning to compensate for lower quality Bluetooth audio transmissions.

David Chien, 23 Nov 2025 02:44

Microsoft Surface Pro keyboards become worn out quickly due to the poor choice of cover materials. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Ugly, dirty Microsoft Surface keyboards: Why high-tech computers and low-tech fabrics don’t mix

Microsoft Surface keyboards covered with Alcantara and polymers are an example of a poor design choice due to their durability and cleaning issues, which result in thousands upon thousands of non-recyclable, worn-out keyboards ent...

David Chien, 23 Nov 2025 01:29

The Grand Seiko SLGA021 (pictured) from the Evolution 9 Collection. (Image source: Grand Seiko)

Seiko is outperforming Swiss giants, thanks to surging U.S. sales

Seiko’s latest results show its watch division outpacing major Swiss rivals in both growth and margins, driven mainly by strong U.S. demand. With Credor set to join Watches and Wonders 2026, the brand is now facing a tougher globa...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Nov 2025 00:08

The Anywise W1 is an affordable, reliable smartwatch with LED and GNSS. (Image source: Doogee)

Waterproof smartwatch with AMOLED display, navigation and LED: Doogee launches stripped-down variant of outdoor smartwatch

The Anywise W1 is a new and affordable smartwatch that visually resembles a Garmin Fenix smartwatch and features an AMOLED touchscreen. The watch is also waterproof, making it suitable for swimming or diving.

Silvio Werner, 23 Nov 2025 00:02

The OnePlus 15 in Sand Storm color features a plastic back that scratches easily but is virtually unbreakable. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

OnePlus 15 durability test and teardown: Customers must decide between scratches or broken glass

Micro-Arc Oxidation is the name of the revolutionary finishing process used for the OnePlus 15, which is supposed to make the aluminum frame 1.3 times more resistant than titanium. This claim has just been put to the test and, lik...

Alexander Fagot, 23 Nov 2025 00:01

The Aquos MiniLED JP7000 series with screen sizes up to 75 inches. (Image source: Sharp Consumer Electronics)

New Mini-LED TVs with QLED and up to 75 inches: Sharp showcases its Aquos MiniLED JP7000 series

Sharp has just unveiled the Aquos MiniLED JP7000 series. This includes smart TVs in four sizes up to 75 inches, featuring Mini-LED and Quantum Dot technology.

Marcus Schwarten, 22 Nov 2025 23:58

An image of the Sun taken by the Solar Orbiter (Image source: ESA; cropped)

Sun bombards Earth with a series of coronal mass ejections

The Sun recently released a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs). This triggered geomagnetic storms that peaked for about six hours. The solar particles released were energetic enough to penetrate the Earth’s magnetic shield.

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Nov 2025 23:50

The Casio Gravitymaster GR-B300 series has plummeted to its lowest price yet. (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio’s Gravitymaster pilot watches with night-cockpit theme and triple layer dial are 40% off right now

Casio's Gravitymaster "Master Of G-Air" GR-B300 series is heavily discounted for a limited time. You can pick up either the GR-B300-1A4 with orange accents evoking a night cockpit vibe or the blue/gray GR-B300-1A4 inspired by a pi...

Kristen Spradlin, 22 Nov 2025 23:46

Casio’s MTPB145GC-9AV watch (pictured) is now available in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Casio releases new gold tone metal watch in the US

The Casio MTPB145GC-9AV watch, an all-gold timepiece with a minimalist dial, has been released in the US. Already available in Europe, this watch has a retro design with a metal casing, dial and strap. It features three analog han...

Polly Allcock, 22 Nov 2025 23:42

The Smile spacecraft during testing (Image source: ESA-M.Roos; cropped)

This mission is set to give humankind its first complete look at how Earth reacts to radiation from the Sun

ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) are set to launch the SMILE (Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) mission. This will provide a global picture of the interaction between the Sun and the Earth — the first...

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Nov 2025 23:23

The new Peanuts x Q Timex Chronograph (pictured), with a tachymeter ring. (Image source: Timex)

New Timex stainless-steel chronograph debuts with Snoopy sub-dials and tachymeter ring

Timex's new Peanuts x Q Timex Chronograph brings Snoopy back on a blue dial with character-filled sub-dials, a tachymeter ring, quick-release bracelet, and retro Q styling. The watch is priced at $289 on Timex's official store.

Anubhav Sharma, 22 Nov 2025 23:02

Xiaomi’s Smart Door Lock M40 (pictured) has been released in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches cheaper new smart door lock with facial recognition

Xiaomi has released the Smart Door Lock M40 in China. This is a cheaper alternative to the recently launched Smart Door Lock M40 Pro, with only one difference between the two models. It supports various unlocking methods, includin...

Polly Allcock, 22 Nov 2025 22:22

The Citizen Promaster Sea BN0199-53X (top), and Weekender 3-Hand Date (Black IP) AW1147-52L (below), pictured. (Image source: Citizen)

Deal | Multiple Citizen Eco-Drive titanium and stainless-steel watches get up to 62% discount in Amazon Black Friday sale

Several Citizen Eco-Drive watches on Amazon have dropped sharply in price for Black Friday, with the list covering dress pieces, divers and chronographs. Some discounts are beyond 60%, making long-running stainless-steel and Super...

Anubhav Sharma, 22 Nov 2025 22:10

Valve Steam Machine next to PS5 in living room (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Valve with edits)

Valve interview confirms Steam Machine price will mirror a gaming PC, but has console advantages

Valve has supplied one of the most detailed explanations yet regarding the Steam Machine price. After a Skill Up interview, gamers know that the company will not absorb losses to compete with Sony. While a comparable gaming PC wou...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Nov 2025 21:59

It was not an attack on Cloudflare (Image source: Stable Diffusion)

It was not an attack on Cloudflare: How a faulty configuration file paralyzed part of the internet

On the surface, the internet seems to be decentralized. In reality, only a few global players ensure the functionality of websites and apps. Cloudflare, one of the largest, was rendered unavailable for hours on Tuesday, November 1...

Marc Herter, 22 Nov 2025 21:27

Long before the Honor Magic8 Pro launches in Europe, we took a factory tour with a hands-on session in China (Image source: Alex Wätzel, Notebookcheck)

Honor Magic 8 Pro: Fresh from the factory to our camera hands-on

It’s a rare opportunity to take a closer look inside the usually very secretive production facilities of smartphone manufacturers and then take a new flagship phone home. Honor invited us to do exactly that on a factory tour that ...

Alexander Fagot, 22 Nov 2025 21:23

Xiaomi’s 3A Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (10cm) (pictured) will be released globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi braided cable with angled connector launching globally

The Xiaomi 3A Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (10cm) is set for a global launch, following its recent listing on one of the company’s websites. This relatively short cable has one angled USB-C connector, and a braided dark gray outer...

Polly Allcock, 22 Nov 2025 21:17

Screenshot from Digital Dreams video showing mountains and a river. (Image source: Digital Dreams YouTube Channel)

Minecraft looks more realistic than ever with an RTX 5090, 4K resolution, and several mods

Minecraft is the most popular game in the world and many mods are available, allowing to improve the graphics. But recently, Digital Dreams has released a video showing the game looking better than ever.

Alexis Stegmann, 22 Nov 2025 21:15

This new UDB switch offers WiFi uplink (Image source: Ubiquiti Networks)

Ubiquiti: New UDB switch offers 5 and 6 GHz WiFi uplink as well as PoE+

Ubiquiti's new UDB Switch is designed to easily connect multiple remote IoT devices with wired connections to a network and supply them with power via PoE+. To do so, the switch uses a WiFi 7 uplink across three frequencies. For i...

Andreas Sebayang, 22 Nov 2025 21:01

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