Apple hit with $634M verdict in Masimo patent fight

A California jury ruled Apple infringed Masimo patents tied to Apple Watch blood-oxygen tracking, awarding $634M. Apple disputes the claims and plans to appeal.

Half-Life 3 closer than ever amid Valve hardware push

Insiders claim Half-Life 3 (HLX) is nearing a reveal, potentially tied to Valve's Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller, priming a hardware launch.

DIY Steam Machine hits 1440p: ETA Prime’s $600 build

ETA Prime builds a $600–650 SteamOS Steam Machine with a Ryzen 5 5600 and RX 6600, hitting 60 FPS at 1440p with FSR and setting a high bar for Valve in tests.

Honor 500 Pro leak: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 8,000 mAh battery

Honor 500 Pro hits Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 16 GB RAM and Android 16. 6.55-inch OLED, 8,000 mAh battery, 100 W charging, 200 MP camera, and more.

Red Dead Redemption comes to mobile with Undead Nightmare

Rockstar brings Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare to iOS and Android on Dec 2, with mobile-friendly controls and GOTY content. Age rating: 18+. More.

Google Play adds XR category, boosting Samsung Galaxy XR

Google Play now features an XR category with headset-specific ratings and reviews, making it easier to find Android XR apps and boosting interest in Galaxy XR.

Google Phone adds native call recording to Pixel 6+

Google's Phone app (v198+) enables native call recording on Pixel 6 and newer on Android 14. Learn how to toggle it and where Call Notes rolls out today.

Xiaomi's stable HyperOS 3 (Android 16) hits 13 devices

Xiaomi begins stable HyperOS 3 rollout on Android 16 for 13 devices, including Xiaomi 14, MIX Fold 4, MIX Flip and Redmi K70. POCO F7 and Redmi Note 14 next.

Android to get Google’s NameDrop-style Contact Exchange

Google tests a NameDrop-style Contact Exchange for Android, letting phones share a number or email with a tap using NFC/gestures. Leak spotted in Play Services.

Volkswagen myVW adds Apple Watch, Wear OS remote control

VW expands the myVW app with Apple Watch and Wear OS support, letting drivers check EV charge, start charging, precondition climate, lock/unlock, and locate car.

ASUS ROG Matrix RTX 5090 Anniversary: limited preorders

ASUS opens preorders for the ROG Matrix RTX 5090 Anniversary Edition at €4,099 in Europe. Limited to 1,000 units, with 800 W headroom and advanced cooling.

OnePlus 15R leaks: specs, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, launch soon

All we know about the OnePlus 15R: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 power, 1.5K 165 Hz OLED, 8,000 mAh battery with 100 W, cameras and features, plus expected global launch.

Gigabyte RTX 5090 mod hits 808W with dual 12V-2x6 connectors

Enthusiast pushes Gigabyte RTX 5090 AORUS Stealth: dual 12V-2x6 connectors, shunt mod, 808 W draw, liquid cooling, 3.2 GHz clocks, even connector thermals.

Budget win: Galaxy A16 5G gets One UI 8 on Android 16

Samsung speeds up updates: the budget Galaxy A16 5G now runs One UI 8 on Android 16, with two upgrades delivered and four more promised for long-term support.

Tesla poised to bring wireless Apple CarPlay to its EVs

Reports suggest Tesla will add wireless Apple CarPlay in a dedicated window, preserving core EV controls while enabling iPhone apps, music and maps support.

Rokid BOLON AI smart glasses: price, features, China launch

Rokid launches BOLON AI smart glasses from 2,199 yuan: Qualcomm AR1, 12 MP camera, up to 6h music, 45m video, titanium hinge, AI model support, AR insurance.

Valve: Steam Deck 2 waits for a real next-gen leap

Valve says a modest 20-50% boost won’t justify a Steam Deck 2. The next model will wait for true next-gen performance, efficient SoCs, and similar battery life.

Nubia V80 Design: budget 120Hz phone with 50MP and 5000mAh

Explore Nubia V80 Design: a $140 budget phone with 120Hz 6.75-inch display, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh battery, Android 16, AI tools, and 22.5 W charging.

OPPO Reno 15 global vs China: specs, cameras, launch leaks

Leaks compare OPPO Reno 15 global and Chinese models: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8450, 6.59-inch OLED, 6500 mAh battery, periscope zoom, and launch dates.

EU antitrust probe: Google's anti-spam policy and publishers

EU opens an antitrust probe into Google's anti-spam and site reputation abuse policy, assessing DMA compliance and impact on publishers. Fines could reach 10%.