The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max) not only offers a variable aperture but also allows manual adjustment of the shutter speed. However, an in-depth camera test now shows that manual exposure can negatively affect image quality, even when the settings match those selected by the auto mode.

Mechrevo's upcoming Master Road X10 mini PC combines Nvidia RTX Spark hardware with proprietary AI SSD technology. The manufacturer claims the technology can accommodate AI models with up to 122 billion parameters.

After several delays, the launch of one of the year's most unusual smartwatches is finally drawing closer. A video now compares the Pebble Round 2 with the Pebble Time 2 and the Garmin Forerunner 165, clearly showing just how thin the Pebble Round 2 really is.

One Piece: Grand Gourmet launches October 23 on Switch 2, Switch, PC, iOS, and Android for $19.99. See the 400+ character roster, Sanji’s kitchen, and the details.

The Home Assistant app for iOS has been updated twice in 48 hours. The latest version, 2026.10.1, brings changes for users of the Apple Watch as well as the upcoming iPhone Duo foldable.

Lenovo has released a new desktop PC internationally. Part of its ThinkCentre series, the ThinkCentre M75t Gen 6 combines modern AMD Ryzen processors with numerous expansion options, including 2.5 GbE Ethernet and 3.5 TB of storage.

Nimble yet capable off-road: German manufacturer Cube has expanded its e-MTB portfolio with a new carbon full-suspension model featuring Bosch's powerful Performance Line CX motor and an 800 Wh battery.

HP has brought Intel's Wildcat Lake platform to its business-focused HP 200 series. Available as the HP 200 G2Ri 16, the 16-inch laptop can currently be configured with up to 24 GB RAM and the Core 7 350.

Samsung Electronics is currently working on a new generation of flash memory. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all SSD storage solution, the company is reportedly developing three types of NAND tailored to specific AI use cases, with some optimized for on-device applications and others for data centers.

Courtesy of an ongoing sale on Walmart, a well-equipped gaming laptop from Asus ROG is now available with a sizable $600 discount for a limited time. This laptop comes equipped with a powerful 16-core AMD CPU, an RTX 5060 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM.

Anyone who wants to use an Apple Watch officially has to pair it with an Apple iPhone. Huawei wants to change that and already offers an app in China that allows an Apple Watch to be used with a Huawei smartphone, though this currently comes with many limitations.

The Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4 is a new full suspension electric bike from Trek. The company’s new eMTB features an alpha platinum frame, a 12-speed wireless Shimano XT Di2 drivetrain, and Bosch’s Performance Line CX motor with 85 Nm of torque. It is powered by the Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh battery. 

With an enormous map, the GTA 6 file size could set a record for AAA games. Cyberleek is threatening to leak a Rockstar development build that totals over 200 GB. However, compression may produce a much lighter release date download on Xbox and PS5 consoles.

The Huawei Pura X Max offers exciting foldable hardware and surprisingly usable software. Despite support for English and other system languages, eSIM, and numerous Western apps, importing the device still comes with several challenges.

Released on April 4, 2019, Islanders is a city builder with strategy mechanics in which you must place buildings on different islands. However, the difficulty increases as you progress. And right now, it is 70% off on Steam.

Xiaomi has released one of its latest smartwatches internationally. More affordable than many of its recent smartwatches, the Smart Band 11 combines a bright AMOLED display with up to 21 days of battery life and an optional ceramic finish.

A free software update promises to significantly enhance the riding experience for many e-bike owners. Version 1.38 of the eBike Flow app improves safety near the limit and minimizes pedal slop.

Lenovo has brought one of its latest 14-inch convertible laptops to more countries. Now available in Europe, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 comes in multiple colours, with active stylus support and over 24 hours of battery life in official tests.

Copper wasn't enough. Future GPUs are getting hotter, so Frore has decided to bring diamonds to the data center.

New leaks have now revealed more information on Honor's forthcoming launch event. The company has shared its plans of presenting the Honor Win 2 lineup next week, on October 21. Three smartphones and a tablet are expected.

Fitbit Air is getting better, as the fitness tracker without a display is receiving not only a new metal band, but also more reliable workout detection that can automatically recognize 100 different workouts, rather than just ten activities as before.

HP has now started selling a more powerful version of its latest MacBook Neo rival. Originally priced at $699 to compete against Apple's budget laptop, the OmniBook 5 14 has gained the Core 7 350 from Intel's Wildcat Lake platform, as well as 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra could bring surprising changes for Samsung, particularly by apparently addressing a display shortcoming that has long drawn criticism compared with the competition. The latest details on Samsung's Galaxy S27 series also provide updates on the Exynos versus Snapdragon split, along with indications of higher costs and further price increases.

Sidechain ducking. Stem export. Parameter automation. Someone at 1010music has clearly been reading the customers' wish lists, the latest version of its software shows.

Microsoft has unveiled the Maia 300, its third-generation AI accelerator featuring 288 GB of HBM4 memory, 18 TB/s bandwidth and up to 13.8 PFLOPS of FP4 compute performance. The chip uses an advanced multi-chiplet design built around TSMC's N2P manufacturing process and will enter production deployment in 2027.

With Fitbit Edge, Google reveals an alternative to Fitbit Air that offers not only an AMOLED touchscreen but also a GPS module. Despite the screen, the battery is said to last a full week before the wearable needs to be charged again.

Affordable and versatile: A new smart display with extensive configuration options can be put to good use as a smart home control panel. The WT32P4C5-43S features a touchscreen display and supports wireless networking.

With Planet Zoo 2, the sequel to one of Steam's most popular zoo simulations arrives on October 13. Just one day before launch, the city-building game has already climbed to No. 2 on Germany's Steam top sellers chart, even surpassing EA Sports FC 27 and ARC Raiders. Worldwide, it currently ranks seventh.

AMD's next-generation RDNA 5 graphics cards might not be unveiled until the second half of 2027, according to reliable hardware leaker Kepler_L2. Previous rumours had suggested an earlier launch.

Minisforum has confirmed global release details for its latest gaming mini-PC. Featuring 16 GB of VRAM, the updated AtomMan G1 Pro has arrived in more countries two weeks after its US debut. The gaming mini-PC combines a Radeon RX 9060 XT desktop GPU with 32 GB of RAM and a Ryzen 9 8945HX processor.

OnePlus took the stage at the Oppo Marina Bay Center to unveil its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 16. It comes with a record display refresh rate and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, but with the price to match.

Sandisk's NAS 600 and NAS 800 SSDs are now available, with capacities of up to 4 TB and 7.68 TB, respectively. The SATA model delivers read speeds of up to 560 MB/s, while the PCIe 5.0 model reaches 14,900 MB/s.

In Imagine Earth, players colonize alien planets, build thriving economies and must be careful not to take industrialization too far – otherwise, the climate will strike back. The strategy game is currently 72% off on Steam, dropping below $7 for the first time.

With its combination of Zelda-inspired exploration and challenging Soulslike combat, Death's Door has won over both players and critics. The action-adventure is currently 90% off on Steam, dropping to just $1.99 until October 17.

Physical games have been in decline for years. However, the US is now seeing a surprising reversal of this trend: For the first time in more than a decade, spending on physical games is rising again. Surprisingly, the driving force behind this growth is Nintendo's controversial Game-Key Cards for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Experimental DroidDeck forks are making progress on Google Pixel phones equipped with non-Adreno GPUs. One developer reports running Dark Souls Remastered on a Pixel 11 Pro XL, while another has demonstrated a working Linux desktop on a Pixel 8 Pro.

A new Casio G-Shock model, the DW-GH5600, has reportedly appeared in an Asian certification database. The upcoming watch could combine optical heart rate monitoring with Multi Band 6 radio-controlled timekeeping, making it an upgraded version of the existing DW-H5600.

The NexPhone is one of the most exciting smartphones on the market, as the device can run not only Android and Linux, but also Windows 11, and even offers a user interface in the style of Windows Phone. However, shipments of the NexPhone are now delayed.

Timex has introduced a new Harry Potter-themed Expedition Scout watch featuring a lightning-bolt seconds hand and a hidden detail that appears when its backlight is activated. The special-edition watch is listed in India and several European markets,

After the initial hype surrounding the early pioneers, smart rings have now become an established device category. Nevertheless, "new" models keep appearing on crowdfunding platforms that simply cannot live up to the expectations they create.

With mechanical buttons for controlling music playback and a versatile 3.95-inch display, Divoom Astrotoo is probably one of the most unusual desktop speakers on the market. Paired with a smartphone app, the display is designed to offer many useful features.

With the launch of the newest Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, many people are comparing the laptop to the Apple MacBook Pro 16 with the M5 Pro. This comparison is quite apt, as both machines target the same audience. A poll run by Hardware Canucks has now revealed which laptop users prefer more.

Following the multibillion-dollar takeover of Electronic Arts (EA), the company is now facing a dispute with its existing creditors. Investors accuse the gaming giant of breaching its contracts and are demanding early repayment of bonds worth around $1.4 billion. The news has sparked considerable discussion in the gaming community.

The latest lens from Pergear makes it possible to add a fisheye perspective to cameras from Fujifilm, Sony, Canon or Nikon at a low price. The lens offers a 172-degree field of view and a metal body with an integrated lens hood.

A homebrew developer has managed to make original PlayStation 2 DVDs playable on the PS5. This is made possible by the PS5SX2 emulator, which now supports physical discs. However, there are a few limitations.

Nintendo says it has no plans to abandon physical game releases, despite the industry's shift toward digital distribution. The company says it takes consumer preferences into account, particularly in regions such as Latin America, where physical copies remain popular.

The brand-new Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar is finally shipping in Europe. The smartwatch features two solar panels, which are designed to dramatically extend battery life through sunlight. With LiveShare, the smartwatch can also share a wealth of data with friends in real time.