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Today β€” 14 December 2025Main stream

Intel teases Arc B770, Panther Lake and Nova Lake performance 'looking seriously exciting' as mystery 300 W GPU rears its head

14 December 2025 at 05:16
A mysterious Intel GPU has revealed itself in shipping manifests with a 300 W TDP. At the same time, Intel itself has been caught teasing that the long-rumoured Arc B700 delivers 'seriously exicting' performance, as do its Nova Lake and Panther Lake architectures.

Yesterday β€” 13 December 2025Main stream

Galaxy S26 Ultra charging upgrade confirmed as Samsung begins selling new 60 W charger early

13 December 2025 at 22:51
A new leak has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be launching with faster charging capabilities than its predecessor. In the meantime, Samsung has already been spotted selling the new 60 W charging adapter ahead of the smartphone's full launch.

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Asus teases new Zenbook Duo with two batteries and other major upgrades

12 December 2025 at 18:23
Asus has confirmed that it will be bringing a new Zenbook Duo laptop to CES 2026 next month in Las Vegas. In the meantime, the company has teased several upgrades over the current model, including an improved hinge, a redesigned keyboard accessory and a switch to dual batteries.

Epic Games Store leak reveals nearly $300 worth of free game giveaway plans in December 2025

12 December 2025 at 17:05
The Epic Games Store has just started giving away a triple-A title for PC gamers. Now, a possible leak has detailed the storefront's free game plans throughout the festive season, with another 15 games rumoured for a total worth of almost $300 at current prices.

New Apple HomePod mini and AirTag 2 rumours reveal major upgrades ahead of time

12 December 2025 at 14:23
New rumours indicate that Apple is preparing to deliver significant changes to the HomePod mini and AirTag with their next releases. While the next HomePod mini is expected to jump multiple chipset generations, the AirTag 2 could have even more improvements up its sleeve.

Epic Games Store announces new critically acclaimed roguelite giveaway to open the festive season

11 December 2025 at 23:09
Deal | The Epic Games Store is now giving away a new game as it kicks off the festive season. Available now, this week's giveaway is a roguelite that has already gained cult status. Critically acclaimed, Dead Cells will be free to claim on Android and iOS only for a short time.

Sony Walkman returns: New Walkman NW-ZX900 audio player rears its head with major upgrades revealed

11 December 2025 at 22:26
An early sighting of Sony's next Walkman digital audio player points to significant changes from the NW-A306 and NW-ZX707. From software to hardware upgrades, it looks like the launch of the Sony Walkman NW-ZX900 series could finally be on the horizon.

Garmin introduces new Bluetooth music fix for multiple smartwatches with latest update

11 December 2025 at 21:06
Garmin is now offering a new stable update for several of its recent smartwatch releases. Available as Software Version 15.33, the update is said to contain various improvements, including one that should resolve system crashes when playing music over Bluetooth headphones.

Hyper releases new HyperDrive 80 Gbps USB4 v2 SSD enclosure

11 December 2025 at 19:20
Hyper has now released its first M.2 SSD enclosure that supports USB4 v2 transfer speeds. Advertised as an 80 Gbps PCIe SSD enclosure, the HyperDrive Next USB4 M.2 PCIe Enclosure also supports AI accelerators and networking cards while delivering up to 25 W USB Power Delivery too.

Xiaomi launching Poco M8 Pro globally with 100 W charging and massive battery

11 December 2025 at 19:12
Xiaomi's next Poco M series smartphone has ticked off a crucial requirement before launching globally. Rumoured to be the Poco M8 Pro, the device has been confirmed to feature a massive battery supported by ultra-fast charging. On the face of it, the Poco M8 Pro is a rebranded global Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus.

An Asus ROG Flow Z13 but with 120 Hz OLED and an 85 Wh battery: OneXPlayer Super X released with up to 128 GB RAM and optional liquid cooling

11 December 2025 at 17:07
One-Netbook has finally released its Asus ROG Flow Z13 alternative globally. Available starting at $1,899, the OneXPlayer Super X hopes to surpass its Asus rival with a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, a larger battery, M.2 2280 storage and an optional liquid cooling solution to extract up to 120 W from the Ryzen AI Max 385 or Ryzen AI Max+ 395.

Garmin releases new update for older high-end smartwatches with a dozen improvements, but there's a catch

11 December 2025 at 15:34
Garmin has finally delivered a new stable update for the Fenix 7 and associated smartwatches. The first update of its kind in almost three months, unfortunately Garmin has placed a key restriction on the update's distribution for the time being.

Microsoft releases new Fallout Pip-Boy Xbox controllers globally

11 December 2025 at 00:41
Microsoft is now selling Pip-Boy themed Xbox controllers worldwide. Taking in various elements from the Fallout universe, the new Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 variants are said to be limited edition and will be available for a limited time only.

8BitDo releases colourful new Bluetooth wireless controllers but with two major catches

10 December 2025 at 22:43
8BitDo has now released a batch of colourful new wireless controllers after their announcement earlier this week. Available in over half a dozen finishes including multiple translucent options, the new controllers all retail for $45. Unfortunately, major caveats exist for these releases, though.

Samsung said to have shelved Galaxy S26 camera upgrades because of Apple iPhone 17 anxiety

10 December 2025 at 22:14
New reports indicate that Apple's aggressive iPhone 17 pricing has forced Samsung to downgrade the Galaxy S26 in more areas than previously expected. With a redesign and a major battery upgrade off the table, another set of proposed improvements from the Galaxy S25 are said to have been shelved for another generation, too.

Sony announces PlayStation Plus Extra triple-A free games for mid-December 2025 following last-minute leak

10 December 2025 at 21:38
Sony has confirmed details for its mid-December 2025 PlayStation Plus catalogue update. Arriving after a leak detailed that multiple triple-A games would be up for grabs, the full update spans over half a dozen titles including the remastered Soulcalibur III and Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Latest Galaxy S26 series leak reveals Samsung's accessories plans ahead of time

10 December 2025 at 18:08
Samsung's magnetic accessories for Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra have leaked online ahead of time. Joined by new magnetic wireless chargers and a magnetic ring holder, the Galaxy S26 series should mark Samsung's expansion of support for the recent Qi2 wireless charging standard.

Intel Core Ultra X9 388H pushes Core Ultra 9 285HX and Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in early results with new Arc B390

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra X9 388H has passed through Geekbench on its way to being released. Sporting 16 cores and an Arc B390 iGPU, the Panther Lake part is already giving the Core Ultra 9 285HX and Ryzen AI Max+ 395 a run for their money even at this early stage.

Google announces free extended repair programmes for all Pixel 9 Pro smartphones

Google has announced extended repair programmes for all Pixel 9 Pro smartphones. Skipping the cheaper Pixel 9 and Pixel 9a, the repair programmes cover Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold handsets that exhibit display defects that are free from physical damage.

H3C MegaCube: New mini-PC launches promising high performance with 10 Gbps Ethernet and 128 GB LPDDR5X RAM

The H3C MegaCube is a stylish mini-PC that measures just 150 Γ— 150 Γ— 50.5 mm. Nonetheless, the device should deliver a punch thanks to its Nvidia GB10 chipset and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The MegaCube has a high starting price to match, though.

Epic Games Store fans decipher cryptic Mystery Game giveaway clue before official announcement

The Epic Games Store has teased that it has a big surprise in store for fans with its first Mystery Game giveaway of the holiday season. With the storefront having now posted a teaser before its Game Awards announcement later this week, fans already believe that they have discovered what is in store ahead of time.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra rumoured to rival Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra thanks to feature from Moto G division

According to a new report, the Edge 70 Ultra will directly rival the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra in a core area. Borrowing a feature from the Moto G division, Motorola is expected to combine the feature with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and a triple camera set-up.

New leak confirms Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable gaming laptop with rollable OLED display

An early leak has identified Lenovo's next attempt at building an unusual gaming laptop. Rumoured to feature an Intel Panther Lake processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPU, the Legion Pro Rollable can also provide a 21:9 ultra-wide gaming experience at the touch of a button.

First Intel Panther Lake gaming handheld shown boosting beyond 35 W in fresh leak

A new benchmark has offered fresh insights into the state of Intel Panther Lake gaming handhelds. Equipped with 10 Xe3 cores packaged within an Arc B370 iGPU, the first Panther Lake handheld has already been spotted boosting beyond 35 W even at this early stage.

Aoostar Nex 395 confirmed for global launch with powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Aoostar has confirmed that it will be launching its first AMD Strix Halo mini-PC globally. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU that integrates a Radeon 8060S iGPU, the Aoostar Nex 395 also features a relatively unassuming design in comparison to other AMD Strix Halo mini-PCs.

Anbernic RG477V showcased with PS2, GameCube and Wii emulation performance at 3x and 4x resolution scaling

Anbernic has teased the gaming performance of its next retro gaming handheld release. A replacement for the RG406V, the RG477V combines a 120 Hz display with a powerful chipset to deliver 4x resolution scaling in PS2 games and 3x scaling in popular GameCube and Wii titles.

Sony rumoured to release Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II Mini LED Smart TVs in 2026 with up to 4,000 nits peak brightness

New details about Sony's next Mini LED Smart TVs have emerged online. Split across Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II series, the six TVs are thought to span between 65-inches and 98-inches with up to 4,000 nits peak brightness at their disposal thanks to 15,000 local dimming zones.

New Xiaomi Black Shark gaming tablet launching with powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon and striking design

An early leak has revealed initial details about Xiaomi's new Black Shark gaming tablet release. Much more powerful than current Black Shark tablets, the device should combine a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and 12 GB of RAM, coupled with an eye-catching design.

From $6.99 to $0: Classic point-and-click adventure now free to claim on Android and iOS

Deal | The Darkside Detective is a point-and-click adventure aimed at fans of vintage video game art styles. Available to claim for free on Android and iOS as well as iPadOS, The Darkside Detective sees you solving puzzles as detective Francis McQueen in the spooky city of Twin Lakes.

Ayaneo introduces Pocket DMG Limited Edition Bright Silver with Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 and OLED display

Ayaneo has updated the Pocket DMG over a year after its original release. Still one of the most powerful vertical gaming handhelds around, the Ayaneo Pocket DMG now comes in a fresh limited edition colour option with a cheaper starting price to boot.

OnePlus 15R crushes OnePlus 13R in early benchmarks while also outperforming OnePlus 13 thanks to new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

The OnePlus 15R has been seen flexing its muscles on Geekbench before its impending global release. Putting the OnePlus 13R to shame in single-core and multi-core workloads, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 even helps the OnePlus 15R outperform the OnePlus 13 in some capacity.

Xiaomi launches new budget QLED Smart TV in Europe

Xiaomi has released the Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026 32 in Europe and other markets with Google TV and Google Assistant built in. Equipped with a QLED panel that supports HDR10 and HLG formats, the new 32-inch Smart TV also offers Dolby Audio, DTS-X, and DTS-Virtual audio processing with dual-band Wi-Fi and Ethernet for just €229 (~$267) in Europe.

Acemagic reveals powerful Tank M1A Pro Plus mini-PC crammed with AMD Radeon 8060S and up to 128 GB RAM

Acemagic has decided to join the AMD Strix Halo party with the Tank M1A Pro Plus. Sporting a compact design and an eccentric design, the new mini-PC will rival the GMKtec EVO-X2 and other high-end competitors thanks to its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, Radeon 8060S iGPU and up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

Garmin releases new update for recent Instinct Crossover and other older mid-range smartwatches

Garmin is now offering a new update for several of its older mid-range smartwatches. Also available across the Instinct Crossover and associated Tactical Edition, System Software 17.08 arrives in the wake of complaints about reduced battery life occurring after updating to a recent stable update.

New Garmin update for multiple smartwatches has just arrived promising various improvements

Garmin has begun rolling out a new update for multiple smartwatches following the successful distribution of a recent stable build. Offered on the company's Beta Program, the new update is said to introduce several bug fixes and improvements ahead of a future stable release.

Overwhelmingly Positive: New free game giveaway now available with second Very Positive-rated Steam game too

Deal | The Epic Games Store has decided to give away two games as it opens its December 2025 free games program. Available on PC and Mac, both games are acclaimed by critics and gamers alike. The Darkside Detective and Jackbox Party Pack 4 will be available to claim from today until next week.

Antigravity releases A1 360Β° drone ahead of DJI Avata 360 with 1/1.28-inch camera and 249 g weight

Antigravity, a brand incubated by Insta360, has become the first company to launch a consumer-grade drone with 360Β° cameras. Beating the DJI Avata 360 to release, the Antigravity A1 is said to last up 39 minutes between flights and comes with FPV goggles sporting 2.5K Micro OLED displays.

Xperia 1 VIII tipped to launch with major 200 MP camera upgrade but not the Sony sensor you may think

According to a new report, Sony will finally bring a 200 MP camera to its Xperia 1 line next year with the release of the Xperia 1 VIII. Taking a leaf out of Samsung, Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi's books, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is rumoured to adopt a different sensor than the recently announced Lytia 901.

Dell Pro Max no more: Leak reveals Dell Pro Precision 7 16 laptop with Intel Panther Lake processors

A new leak has revealed that Dell will soon be rebranding its professional laptops again. Despite ditching its Latitude, Inspiron and Precision brands less than a year ago, it looks like Dell will soon replace the Pro Max 16 Plus with the Dell Pro Precision 7 16.

Garmin delivers surprise update for high-end smartwatches including recent Fenix 8 Pro release

Garmin has released a surprise new update for smartwatches like the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro and the Tactix 8. Rolling out globally, the new update is said to resolve multiple crashes that could occur after updating to last month's System Software 20.19 release.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G reveals itself before global launch with pricing and specifications confirmed including battery upgrade

The Redmi Note 15 4G is set to launch globally soon as the cheapest option in the Redmi Note 15 series. Equipped with a larger battery totalling 6,000 mAh, the Redmi Note 15 4G contains a few other upgrades over Xiaomi's budget Redmi Note 14 model, too.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus rears its head with complete specs and pricing confirmed before global release

A retailer has confirmed almost every detail about the global version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus ahead of time. Listed with pricing, specifications and dozens of images, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus will differ from its Chinese counterpart in several areas while surpassing its predecessor too.

Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026: Xiaomi presents new 2.5K Mini LED gaming monitor with up to 2,000 nits, 180 Hz refresh rate and global launch planned

Xiaomi has quietly confirmed plans to release a new 2.5K Mini LED gaming monitor globally. Advertised as the Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026 on its global website, the new monitor combines a 1440p resolution with a 180 Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits peak brightness thanks to 1,152 local dimming zones.

Oppo Find N6: Leakers clarify international release plans for new foldable with OnePlus Open 2 also mooted

According to new reports, Oppo has begun testing its next foldable in India. While a key market for sister company OnePlus, a leaker believes that there is a good chance that availability of the OnePlus Open 2 in the same market is not guaranteed either.

Samsung 'H8' foldable rears its head as rumoured Apple iPhone Fold rival

Apple is expected to finally enter the foldable market soon with the so-called iPhone Fold. While official confirmation is likely still almost a year away, Samsung's rumoured alternative has now appeared on GSMA databases with a mysterious 'H8' codename and a model number distinct from recent Galaxy Z Flip or Galaxy Z Fold generations.

Garmin presents inReach Mini 3 and inReach Mini 3 Plus with satellite messaging and modernised designs

Garmin has updated its inReach series with two new mini models. Available with optional satellite voice messaging, the inReach Mini 3 series can also contact emergency services when your smartphone is out of cellular service, thanks to Iridium satellite network support. Both the inReach Mini 3 and inReach Mini 3 Plus feature overhauled designs with colour touchscreen displays too.

Minisforum launches new M1 Plus mini-PC with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and USB4 for ~$250

Minisforum has launched a new mini-PC in its home market. Arriving in China before a presumed global release, the Minisforum M1 Plus retails for ~$250 despite containing a 40 Gbps USB4 port, HDMI 2.1 and dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet as well as a choice between a pair of 45 W processors.

Anbernic reveals RG477V as new vertical Android retro gaming handheld powerful enough to emulate Nintendo Wii and beyond

Anbernic has now confirmed initial details about its next retro gaming release. A return to vertical handhelds, the Anbernic RG477V is the spiritual successor to last year's RG406V but is rumoured to have enough under the hood to handle even Nintendo Wii U games.

NucBox K15: GMKtec reveals details about new Intel mini-PC with OCuLink before release

GMKtec has shared initial details about another new mini-PC. Building on the elegant design of the EVO-T1, the NucBox K15 should be a cheaper option thanks to its more budget-oriented processor. Nonetheless, the K15 maintains eGPU expansion options via a rear-mounted OCuLink port.

inReach Mini 3: New Garmin device reveals itself with upgrades and pricing shown before imminent global launch

The Garmin inReach Mini 3 could be only a few days away from being released globally. In the meantime, a Redditor has revealed hands-on photos and technical details about the device, as well as launch pricing for the inReach Mini 3 Plus, too.

Xiaomi launches new Black Shark GS3 Ultra smartwatch with dual-band GPS and 1,000 nit AMOLED display

29 November 2025 at 04:34
The GS3 Ultra is a new Xiaomi smartwatch under its Black Shark subbrand. Equipped with a 1.43-inch AMOLED display that delivers up to 1,000 nits peak brightness, the Black Shark GS3 Ultra also supports dual-band GPS and is IP69K certified against dust and water.

YouTuber shares insights into belief why Valve Steam Machine pricing could be just $50 shy of the PlayStation 5 Pro

29 November 2025 at 04:20
YouTuber Linus Sebastian has indicated that the Valve Steam Machine may retail for significantly more than previously expected. Blaming narrow profit margins, the owner of Linus Tech Tips suggests that the Steam Machine may only be $50 cheaper than the PlayStation 5 Pro.

Xiaomi reveals amended HyperOS 3 global rollout schedule for nearly two dozen Poco devices

28 November 2025 at 19:54
Xiaomi has just released four new Poco-branded devices, including the Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra. Alongside this, the company has now revealed an amended global HyperOS 3 Rollout Schedule. Surprisingly, the new Poco Pad M1 and Poco Pad M1 have appeared near the bottom of the list.

Ace 6T launching with OnePlus' largest smartphone battery yet as telecoms provider releases key specs ahead of schedule

28 November 2025 at 19:01
OnePlus has shared more details about what will become the OnePlus 15R later this month. While the company has focused on battery and charging technologies, China Telecom has revealed cameras, display hardware and more specifications ahead of time.

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