Adobe is expanding its lineup of partner AI models with the arrival of Google’s Gemini 3 (Nano Banana Pro), now available in both Adobe Firefly and Photoshop. The addition gives creators another high-end option for image generation and prompt-based editing, joining models from Black Forest Labs, ElevenLabs, Ideogram, Luma AI, Moonvalley, OpenAI, Pika, Runway, Topaz Labs, and earlier Google releases.
A New Pro-Grade Option for Creative Workflows
Gemini 3 (Nano Banana Pro) is Google’s latest image model aimed at users who want more refined generations and greater control over visual details. Adobe describes it as a strong fit for tasks such as adjusting lighting and camera angles, expanding aspect ratios, increasing resolution, and generating text that cleanly fits within an image, an area where many models struggle.
The model leans on Google Search’s knowledge base to produce visuals with accurate details, which may appeal to designers working on concept art, campaigns, and brand-aligned creative. In practice, this means more reliable depictions of objects, locations, and written text without relying on outside tools.
Expanded Capabilities in Firefly
Within Adobe Firefly, the company’s all-in-one environment for image, video, and audio generation, Nano Banana Pro slots into several workflows:
Text to Image: Users can prompt the model to generate scenes, objects, and stylized artwork with improved editing fidelity.
Reference-based merging: Firefly now supports up to six reference images that can be blended and refined into a unified output.
Localized visual generation: The model can place translated text inside images and maintain cleaner integration.
Firefly Boards: Teams can upload assets like icons, images, and copy blocks, then prompt the model to place them into real-world contexts for review, such as mock billboard designs or early brand concepts.
These features support both early ideation and the later stages of visual refinement, giving designers and marketing teams a more fluid way to move from rough ideas to polished concepts.
More Precision in Photoshop’s Generative Fill
Photoshop’s Generative Fill continues to evolve with Nano Banana Pro now in the mix. Adobe points to improvements in prompt-driven edits, such as transforming daylight scenes into nighttime settings, expanding backgrounds, or generating new content that aligns more naturally with the existing image.
The model works alongside Firefly and earlier partner additions, including Google’s Nano Banana and Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]. Users can jump between generative outputs and traditional Photoshop tools (layers, masks, and selections) without shifting their workflow elsewhere.
Unlimited Generations for a Limited Time
To help subscribers try the new model, Adobe is offering unlimited image generations using Firefly image models and partner models in the Firefly app until December 1. The offer applies to Creative Cloud Pro and Firefly plan subscribers and is intended to give creators room to experiment without worrying about usage limits.
How to Get Started
Nano Banana Pro is available today across Firefly and Photoshop. Those interested in testing the new model’s capabilities can find more information directly through Adobe’s Firefly app or the official announcement.
If you rely on your mobile devices throughout the day—laptops, tablets, cameras, handheld gaming consoles—you’ve probably hit that moment when a power bank just isn’t enough. That’s where BLUETTI’s brand-new Elite 10 steps in.
Launching right in time for Black Friday, the Elite 10 brings something we almost never see in this price range: a palm-sized portable power station that’s lightweight, travel-friendly, and powerful enough to run the devices you daily use. It’s now available in Classic Black and Meadow Green on both the BLUETTI store and Amazon for $139, down from $239 during the limited Black Friday sale.
A Power Bank? A Portable Power Station? The Elite 10 Sits Perfectly in the Middle.
It could be the perfect “in-between” solution for when a power bank won’t cut it but a full-sized station is too much. At just 3.97 lbs, this palm-sized unit delivers 128Wh of capacity and 200W AC output (400W lifting power), powerful enough to keep your laptop running through meetings or give your camera the boost it needs before a shoot.
Think of it as a “mini workstation” you can throw into your backpack. Commuters, creators, students, and frequent travellers will immediately feel the difference.
Small Size, Reliable Backup
Here’s something power banks can’t do: act as a UPS. The Elite 10 switches to backup power in 10ms, keeping your laptop, router, handheld console, or mini-rig running during sudden outages. For remote workers and gamers, that’s a lifesaver to keep your progress and files intact. Its 350W bypass charge also means you can power your devices while topping up the Elite 10 itself. Perfect for work-from-anywhere setups.
Charge Up to 6 Devices at Once
No more choosing what to charge first. With an AC outlet, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports (including 100W fast charging), and a DC5521 port, the Elite 10 supports everything from tablets and drones to lights and routers. For families, content creators, and busy commuters, it simplifies the daily “charge-everything” puzzle.
Fast Recharge from Anywhere
Back home or in transit, the Elite 10 is quick to recharge. It powers back to full in just 70 minutes from a wall outlet and also supports car charging and solar recharging, giving you power whether you’re on the road, in a cabin, or spending a day outdoors.
Built-In Light for 50 Hours
A clever touch: it also acts as a lamp. With three modes—cool white, warm glow, and SOS—it delivers up to 50 hours of light. Whether camping, reading at night, or dealing with a blackout, it’s a surprisingly useful feature.
Long-Term Durability
The Elite 10 packs a LiFePO₄ battery rated for 3,000+ cycles, meaning it lasts more than a decade. With Bluetooth app control, you can monitor status, adjust charging modes, toggle lights, and more—all from your phone.
Need More Power? BLUETTI Has Options for Every Scenario
Elite 30 V2: For Portable Power in Style
Great for weekend trips and bedside backup, delivering 288Wh and 600W in an ultra-portable design. Available in six EcoTide colors for $199 (a $105 savings) on the BLUETTI store and Amazon.
 Elite 200 V2: For Versatile, All-Scenario Power
With over 2kWh of capacity and 2,600W output, it covers RVs, family outings, and short home outages. Its automotive-grade LiFePOâ‚„ battery is rated for over 6,000 cycles, and it operates at a low 16dB. Now at its lowest price ever for $699 (59% off).
 Apex 300: For High-Voltage Appliances
Delivers 2.7kWh and up to 3,840W (120V/240V) to run pumps, AC units, heaters, basically anything you’d normally need a generator for. When combined with the B300K, this system expands to 5.5kWh, offering reliable off-grid power for small homes or remote cabins, with scalability up to 58kWh for weeklong home backup. The Apex 300 + B300K Home Battery Backup bundle is now available for $2,299 (44% off) and also qualifies for the 30% Federal Tax Credit (valid through 2025).
New Elite 400: For Mobile Home & Workshop Power
Designed for users who frequently move between rooms and workshops, it delivers 3,840Wh of capacity and 2,600W output (3,900W lifting power) with a retractable handle and smooth wheels. Now available at $1,499 (50% off) on the BLUETTI store.
New B500K Expansion Battery: For High-Value, Large-Family Backup
Adds 5,120Wh of extra capacity for multi-day outages or for extended off-grid stays; compatible with several BLUETTI portable power stations and eligible for the 30% Energy Credit. A B500K starts at $1,699 (43% off). The Apex 300 + B500K Home Battery Backup combo is priced at $3,098 (38% off).
Beyond the models above, BLUETTI is running its biggest Black Friday sale ever, with discounts up to 65% off across its store and Amazon. Additional savings apply via exclusive promo codes:
5% off: BLUETTI5OFF—valid for about 95% of models
6% off: BLUETTI6OFF—valid for Apex 300, new Elite 400, new B500K, and their bundled packages
Google is giving Chromebook users a smoother path into cloud gaming through a new partnership with NVIDIA. The two companies are launching the GeForce NOW Fast Pass, a perk designed to make streaming PC titles on a Chromebook feel more immediate and less cluttered with roadblocks.
A More Direct Route Into GeForce NOW
The Fast Pass is built around convenience. Chromebook owners can stream from a catalog of more than 2,000 PC games directly from NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX servers. Since GeForce NOW links to existing libraries from stores like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox, players can jump into compatible titles without purchasing them again. It’s cloud gaming with a lighter backpack.
Google says the Fast Pass experience removes ads and lets users bypass the typical queue, cutting down on wait times and helping them get into games with far less friction. It’s meant to bring GeForce NOW’s strengths, solid performance, broad library support, and scalable servers, to a wider slice of Chromebook buyers.
A One-Year Fast Pass for New Devices
The offer goes live starting November 20. Anyone who purchases a Chromebook from that date forward will receive a full year of GeForce NOW Fast Pass access. The Pass includes up to 10 hours of gaming per month, and up to five unused hours can roll into the next month. It’s a modest ceiling but gives casual and mid-range players enough time to explore their library without feeling rushed.
Google positions this as a natural pairing for Chromebooks, which continue to lean on cloud-based workflows. With NVIDIA handling the rendering workload, even entry-level models can tap into higher-end PC gaming, with heat, noise, and GPU demands left to the server racks.
What is GeForce NOW?
GeForce NOW is NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform that streams PC titles from remote GeForce RTX servers to devices like Chromebooks, phones, tablets, and lightweight laptops. Instead of running games locally, users tap into NVIDIA’s hardware and play through a low-latency video stream.
The service connects to libraries from Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, and Xbox for supported titles, so players can launch games they already own. Membership tiers determine performance and session length, ranging from a free entry tier to higher-performance paid plans that offer stronger virtual hardware and reduced wait times.
This setup appeals to players who want access to PC games without maintaining a dedicated gaming rig. Chromebooks in particular benefit from the model, since even modest hardware can run demanding titles through the cloud.
Why It Matters for Chromebook Buyers
Chromebooks are often pitched as lightweight, affordable devices built around simplicity. The Fast Pass adds a new dimension that appeals to students, families, and anyone testing the waters of PC gaming without investing in a dedicated rig. It also strengthens Chromebook’s position within the broader ecosystem of cloud-first devices, giving users a reason to explore both productivity and entertainment on the same machine.
More details on the Fast Pass and eligible devices can be found on the official Chromebook site.
Google is expanding its creative toolkit with Nano Banana Pro, the next-generation image model built on Gemini 3 Pro. The new system pushes further into advanced visual generation, reasoning-supported design, and higher-fidelity editing. Nano Banana Pro follows the earlier Nano Banana release from a few months ago, which introduced an approachable set of image-editing features for casual creators. The Pro version takes that foundation and extends it in ways aimed at students, designers, advertisers, and anyone working with complex visual ideas.
Context-Rich Visuals With Better Reasoning
Nano Banana Pro leans heavily on Gemini 3 Pro’s reasoning capabilities. Instead of producing visuals that simply look appealing, the model can generate images grounded in real-world knowledge and up-to-date information. This includes educational explainers, structured diagrams, step-by-step recipe visuals, and infographics that incorporate accurate details.
Google highlights examples such as a plant-care guide, a chai-making walkthrough, and real-time weather graphics produced through Search grounding. The model can translate provided content into visual formats and even pull verified info when needed. For users who often assemble quick learning aids or presentation graphics, this adds a layer of utility that goes beyond aesthetic output.
More Accurate Text Rendering Across Multiple Languages
One of the more notable improvements is text handling inside images. Nano Banana Pro aims to deliver sharper, more reliable text across posters, mockups, logos, and other design pieces. It supports longer passages, varied type treatments, and multilingual output. Google shows examples ranging from editorial-style typography to localized packaging designs and expressive logo concepts that visually reflect the meaning of each word.
Text often trips up image models, so the ability to keep characters and formatting clean gives creators more confidence when producing social graphics, product concepts, and campaign materials.
Higher Consistency and Multi-Input Composition
Nano Banana Pro brings new capabilities for designers working with multiple inputs. The model can blend up to 14 images in a single output and maintain consistent appearance across as many as five people. This covers tasks like merging a sketch and a product reference into a finished rendering, adapting blueprints into near-photorealistic concepts, or arranging multiple subjects into a cohesive lifestyle or editorial scene.
Examples include cinematic living-room shots filled with plush characters, combined fashion and environment images, and intricate composites drawn from several reference elements. These improvements help bridge early concepts and finished ideas without requiring multiple editing passes.
Advanced Creative Controls for Refined Editing
Users gain more precise control over camera angles, lighting, color grading, and focal depth. Nano Banana Pro can adjust lighting to create specific moods, shift a daytime image into a night scene, tighten focus on foreground details, or change aspect ratios for different platforms. Localized edits allow fine-tuning without regenerating the entire image.
With support for 2K and 4K outputs plus flexible aspect ratios, the model supports everything from social feeds to print-ready material.
Where Nano Banana Pro Is Available
Google is rolling out Nano Banana Pro across several products:
Consumers and students: Available in the Gemini app under “Create images” when using the Thinking model. Free users get limited Pro-tier quotas before switching back to the original Nano Banana. Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers receive expanded usage.
Search: AI Mode users in the U.S. with Google AI Pro or Ultra gain access.
NotebookLM: Rolling out globally for subscribers.
Professionals: Google Ads is moving to Nano Banana Pro for upgraded creative tools. It is also arriving in Google Slides and Google Vids for Workspace customers.
Developers and enterprise: Rolling out in the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, Google Antigravity, and soon in Gemini Enterprise and Vertex AI.
Creatives: Google AI Ultra subscribers using Flow, the company’s AI filmmaking tool, gain access to the new model for more precise frame-level control.
SynthID Verification and Watermarking
Google is expanding its SynthID digital watermark system, which identifies AI-generated media in a tamper-resistant way. Users can now upload an image into the Gemini app and ask whether it was created with Google’s tools. The company plans to extend this verification capability to audio and video.
Visible watermarking continues for free and Google AI Pro tier users. Google AI Ultra subscribers and users working in Google AI Studio will receive unwatermarked outputs intended for professional use.
The affordable FiiO brand Jade Audio has announced two new headphones, making high-fidelity audio accessible for music fans. The main products are the Jade Audio JT7 open-back planar magnetic headphones and the Jade Audio JT3 dynamic headphones. Additionally, the FiiO BR15 is introduced as a high-tech desktop Bluetooth receiver with a 24-bit R2R DAC array.
Jade Audio JT7: Affordable Planar Power
The Jade Audio JT7 are notable for being the most affordable planar headphones available. Weighing only 318 g, these headphones feature a large 95 Ă— 86 mm planar driver and a unique push-pull magnetic architecture, which together deliver low distortion, quick transient response, and a natural sound stage normally found in more expensive models.
The JT7 includes an innovative F. E. S. (FiiO Elastic System) in design, enhancing low-frequency dynamics and providing deeper bass extension. The headphones are designed for comfort and durability, with a detachable cable, replaceable ear-pads, and a removable Velcro headband cushion.
The JT7 are priced at 119.99 EUR, 104.99 GBP, and 119.99 USD, and are available now.
Supporting the JT7 are the Jade Audio JT3, which are open-back dynamic headphones created to offer excellent sound quality and comfort at an entry-level price. These feature a 50 mm dynamic driver, ensuring punchy bass, clear mids, and bright high frequencies. A brass damping ring further minimizes distortion. Weighing 330 g, the JT3 are also built for comfort with velvet ear-pads and aluminum-magnesium alloy grilles.
The price for the JT3 is 76.99 EUR, 66.99 GBP, and 76.99 USD, with availability now.
FiiO BR15 Arrives with aptX Lossless, LDAC, and Bluetooth 5.4 Support
The FiiO BR15 is a next-generation Bluetooth receiver designed for audiophiles who want uncompromising wireless sound quality. It supports the latest technologies for high-fidelity audio, including Qualcomm’s QCC5181 Bluetooth 5.4, aptX Lossless, and LDAC, ensuring high-quality wireless transmission.
It has multiple connection options, including Bluetooth, USB, and SPDIF inputs, along with outputs for RCA and XLR connections.
With built-in power supply and remote control, the BR15 is priced at 219.99 EUR, 194.99 GBP, and 199.99 USD, with a release planned for December 2025.
MobileX has embarked on the most customizable wireless service designed to save consumers money this year. The company just unveiled its biggest holiday savings yet.
It’s introducing limited-time Black Friday offers and new Pay-in-Advance options to make it easier than ever for customers to save while staying connected this season and beyond.
Black Friday Deals Highlights
New customers can save up to 34 percent on new wireless plans with MobileX’s Black Friday offers, with service starting at under $6 a month. New customers can choose flexible data options from 1GB to unlimited, all powered by one of the fastest 5G networks in America. Black Friday Deals will run through the Holiday season and end December 31, 2025.
$5.83/month for 12 months: 1GB of high-speed data, unlimited talk and text. and spam filtering for a total of $69.96 (34 percent savings)
$10.88/month for three months: Unlimited 10 plan with 10GB of high-speed data and unlimited talk and text for a total of $32.64 (27 percent savings)
Permanent Pay-in-Advance Options: Save Up to 20 Percent on Any Plan
With MobileX’s new Pay-in-Advance options, both new and existing customers can save up to 20 percent off when paying ahead. That means Unlimited service now starts at under $12 a month, offering even more ways to save.
Pay-in-Advance Savings for customers include five percent off when they pay for three months in advance. Further, customers get 10% off when they pay for six months in advance. The can get 20 percent off when they pay for 12 months in advance.
These discounts offer customers compelling value propositions.
The outfit offers easy ways to save money year-round by allowing customers to pay ahead or customize plans to fit their lifestyles.
“This holiday season, we’re making it simple to lock in the savings all year long. Whether you’re paying ahead to stretch your budget or customizing a plan that fits your lifestyle, MobileX puts the power and savings back in your hands,” said Peter Adderton, Founder and CEO of MobileX.
MobileX: The Future of Customizable Wireless
MobileX gives customers the freedom to create AI-powered plans tailored to their needs, with everyday options starting as low as $3.48 a month.
The company’s service is available through the MobileX iOS/Android apps, MobileX official website, Walmart website, and in approximately 3,700 Walmart stores.
Cleer Audio is rolling out its new Arc 3 Series, a fresh lineup of open-ear earbuds aimed at three different listening styles: daily music, workouts, and gaming. The collection includes Arc 3, Arc 3 Sport, and Arc 3 Gaming, each tuned for its intended use while sharing a core design that keeps your ears open to the world around you. The timing makes them a practical holiday pickup for anyone who prefers buds that don’t seal the ear canal yet still want capable audio gear.
A Smart Charging Case With a Few Tricks
All three models ship with a distinctive LED Smart Touch Screen case. It adds wireless charging, a built-in mirror, and an interface that lets users switch screen modes or manage playback without pulling out a phone. The case further includes UV-C light sterilization for keeping earbuds clean between uses. Cleer’s focus on design utility gives the Arc 3 Series a small quality-of-life edge, especially for users who treat earbuds as an everyday carry item.
Battery performance varies slightly across the lineup. Arc 3 and Arc 3 Gaming reach up to 50 hours of total use from the buds and case, while Arc 3 Sport tops out at 40 hours. A short 5-minute quick-charge option offers enough power for brief outings.
Open-Ear Comfort and Situational Awareness
Cleer Arc 3
The Arc 3 Series uses an over-ear hook design that sits above, not inside, the ear. Cleer keeps the fit lightweight and adjustable with soft materials and a flexible hinge system that can be raised or lowered for better comfort. This design targets listeners who want to stay aware of their surroundings, runners, cyclists, and anyone who prefers hearing the environment without giving up personal audio.
Each earbud weighs under 12 grams, with the full case coming in around 130 grams. The IPX7 rating provides confidence during workouts or rainy commutes.
Audio Hardware and Feature Set
Arc 3 Gaming
Cleer includes a sizeable 16.2 mm neodymium driver across the lineup. Wireless audio support covers aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC, and Snapdragon Sound S5 Gen 2 certification. The headphones support a frequency range of 50 Hz to 40 kHz for listeners who prioritize bandwidth.
Dolby Atmos optimization and Spatial Audio with head tracking appear throughout the series, giving the Arc 3 models more spatial awareness for movies, gaming, and compatible music. Cleer’s AVC system automatically adjusts volume based on ambient noise, which helps when transitioning between quiet and noisy spaces.
Calls are handled through noise-reducing microphones with aptX Voice and wind-reduction tech to help keep speech clear. Bluetooth 5.4 Multipoint support lets users switch between two devices without re-pairing.
Arc 3 Sport Pro
Extra Tools Through the Cleer+ App
The Cleer+ companion app adds EQ controls, battery monitoring, and a step counter. Arc 3 Sport takes things a bit further by supporting health-tracking metrics such as blood oxygen and heart rate, making it the most fitness-oriented model in the trio.
Other helpful touches include anti-loss detection, earbuds emit a beep when dropped, and on-device controls through touch inputs, voice commands, and subtle head-gesture recognition using a built-in 6-axis motion sensor.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing and release timing were not included in the announcement but checking the Cleer website we see the Arc 3 at $179.99 and the Arc 3 Gaming at $189.99. Both are currently discounted from their standard retail pricing of $219.99 and $234.99, respectively.
The Arc 3 Sport is not listed, however an Arc 3 Sport Pro shows as new at $219.99, down from $259.99. The press announcement appears to mention the Arc 3 Sport and Arc 3 Sport Pro, interchangeably.
The CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless positions itself as a significant evolution in low-profile mechanical gaming keyboards. Built around CHERRY’s refined MX LOW PROFILE 2.0 switches and housed in a sleek aluminum frame, this keyboard delivers professional-grade performance with the flexibility modern gamers demand.
Ultra-Fast Connectivity Options
The MX 10.1 Wireless excels with its triple connection system. The 2.4 GHz wireless mode operates at an impressive 4000Hz polling rate, while the wired connection pushes performance to 8000Hz. For everyday productivity, Bluetooth connectivity supports pairing with up to three devices, allowing seamless switching between your gaming PC, laptop, and tablet through the integrated rotary knob.
The CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless blends ultra-fast wireless performance, premium low-profile switches, and intuitive controls in a sleek, full-size design, making it perfect for gamers and professionals who demand both speed and versatility.
This polling rate performance means the keyboard reports input up to eight times per millisecond in wired mode, providing the responsiveness competitive gamers require while maintaining the convenience of wireless operation for general use.
Refined Switch Technology
The CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless features CHERRY’s enhanced MX LOW PROFILE 2.0 switches, available in Red and Ivory variants. These switches incorporate premium-grade lubricant applied during manufacturing, resulting in smoother keystrokes and improved acoustic properties compared to the previous generation.
With a 42cN actuation force and a lifespan exceeding 100 million keystrokes, these switches maintain consistent performance throughout their operational life. The low-profile design reduces key travel while preserving the tactile feedback mechanical keyboard enthusiasts expect.
Premium Build Quality
The aluminum construction provides both durability and a premium feel while keeping the overall profile remarkably slim at just 27mm thick. Despite the reduced height, the keyboard maintains full-size functionality with a complete 104-key layout, integrated metal plate, and full N-key rollover capability.
The durable PBT keycaps resist wear and shine, maintaining their texture and legends through extended use. The dye-sublimation printing process ensures key labels remain crisp and readable over time.
It feels considerably heavier in hand, sitting firmly in place. It’s not slipping one bit for casual work needs and I cannot imagine it budging when pulling after-hours duty for gaming needs.
Intelligent Control Features
The integrated LCD display and rotary knob system sets the MX 10.1 apart from conventional gaming keyboards. The display shows real-time information including battery status, connection mode, and current settings. The knob provides intuitive control over RGB lighting, media functions, and device switching without requiring software interaction.
Three customizable profiles allow users to store different configurations for various applications or games, accessible directly through the hardware controls.
Extended Battery Performance
The substantial battery (4000mAh) delivers up to 900 hours of operation in Bluetooth mode or approximately 50 hours when using the high-performance 2.4 GHz wireless connection at 4000 Hz polling rate. Battery life varies based on RGB lighting intensity and display usage, but the capacity ensures multiple days of intensive gaming sessions between charges.
We’ve used this for primarily home office needs around here for the past few weeks and we’ve only had to charge it one time. We appreciate being able to see the percentage in the right corner with the knob.
Software Integration
CHERRY’s Utility software provides comprehensive customization options for RGB lighting patterns, macro programming, and profile management. The keyboard’s 256 kBit internal memory stores settings directly on the device, ensuring your configurations remain active across different systems.
The MX 10.1 Wireless combines the precision and durability CHERRY is known for with modern wireless technology and thoughtful design elements. For gamers seeking a low-profile mechanical keyboard that doesn’t compromise on performance, the CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless ($250) delivers the speed, versatility, and build quality needed for both competitive gaming and professional productivity.
Pit Viper kicked off its annual “12 Days of Turbo” giveaway last week, and the first prize set the tone early. The opener ran November 14–15 and featured an X-Products Arc Flamethrower, complete with a 3.5-gallon fuel backpack and a fire-spitting reach of up to 30 feet. It’s the kind of high-octane giveaway that fits neatly into Pit Viper’s larger-than-life brand personality and serves as the launchpad for the lineup still unfolding.
The First Prize: An X-Products Arc Flamethrower
X-Products is known for specialty hardware built for spectacle, and the Arc Flamethrower is exactly that. The full kit includes the flamethrower and backpack tank system, designed to push a steady stream of gasoline fire across open space. Pit Viper leaned into the absurdity with its announcement, framing the giveaway as an intentionally outrageous start to the series.
What’s Coming Next
Since the campaign spans November 14–25, several prizes remain active or upcoming. Each one runs in its own two-day window unless noted otherwise:
Nov 16–17: Two custom P-51 E-Bikes splatter-painted by Pit Viper founder Chuck Mumford, plus four pairs of matching custom-painted Originals.
Nov 18–19: A one-year supply of Mountain Dew, split between Original Green and Baja Blast.
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Pit Viper structured the event so fans have a reason to check back frequently, with each prize leaning into a different flavor of humor, collaboration, or collector appeal.
How to Follow the Series
Each giveaway is hosted through Pit Viper’s website, where participants can enter by submitting an email address during the designated window. The brand’s social channels are also promoting individual prize drops and partner spotlights.
More details about the remaining giveaways can be found on Pit Viper’s official website and Instagram.
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro arrives as a highly anticipated evolution of the original T-Rex 3, a watch that previously garnered significant interest due to its compelling price point and impressive spec sheet. As the name implies, the Pro version is essentially the T-Rex 3 “on steroids,” adding nearly every feature the previous model was criticized for missing.
While the original T-Rex 3 launched at $280, the Pro version retails for $399 in the USA. The T-Rex 3 Pro is attempting to do serious damage to the competition by offering a premium build, a super bright display, enhanced wellness metrics, and, most notably, routable offline maps—a feature previously found only on high-end Garmin watches in the dedicated sport watch category.
Design
The T-Rex 3 Pro maintains the robust, rugged aesthetic of the T-Rex line, but with notable material upgrades that reinforce its “Pro” status. The build quality is very good, and the overall construction feels rugged and robust.
A major change is the introduction of a titanium bezel and titanium buttons, replacing the stainless steel found on the original T-Rex 3. This swap makes the watch a little lighter and more premium. Crucially, the display now features a sapphire crystal lens that lends to more scratch-resistant protection, an upgrade over the Gorilla Glass on the standard version. The remaining case is made of a fiber-reinforced polymer plastic, with a metal-feeling backplate.
The watch is available in two sizes: a large 48mm diameter (the size reviewed) and a new, smaller 44mm diameter designed for smaller wrists. The 48mm model’s footprint is largely unchanged from the original T-Rex 3. It features a four-button layout and boasts 10 atmospheres (ATM) of water resistance.
The 48mm version features a large 1.5-inch AMOLED touch-enabled display. While the T-Rex 3 already had a bright 2,000 nits display, the Pro version amps it up to an astonishing 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The display is easily visible in direct sunlight at off angles in the lingering summer sun. The sapphire crystal seems to have a slightly better coating or higher quality than my comparison AmazFit Balance 2 but still struggles with hazy fingerprints and some glaring reflections.
One of the most requested features across multiple brands, the T-Rex 3 Pro finally includes a built-in LED flashlight. The light can be accessed quickly by swiping down from the top menu, or by pressing and holding the top left button. While having a flashlight on a watch might sound gimmicky, it can be quite useful, even in non-activity related, boring tasks—such as finding dropped car keys, navigating a dark hotel room, or finding toys under the couch.
The flashlight offers adjustable brightness, a boost mode (which requires a bit of an odd cool-down process), and a red mode for night use. While I don’t own another device with the dedicated flash, reaching up to 300 LUX, I’d debate similar usefulness as the flashlight found on something from the likes of Garmin.
The T-Rex 3 Pro also adds a speaker and a microphone, allowing users to take and make phone calls directly from the watch (though a paired phone is required, as the device is not cellular-enabled).
Software
The T-Rex 3 Pro runs a new version of the company’s Zepp OS. At first glance, the user interface seems identical to most other Amazfit watches. However, the flow of the UI has been frustratingly changed. Horizontal swiping through various widgets from the home screen has been removed in favor of swiping right for the app list and swiping left for notifications.
It’s a small thing, but going from wearing the Balance 2 that is just short of a few months on the market as my daily driver to the T-Rex 3 Pro took about a week to retrain that muscle memory. Small tweaks like this make user migration to new devices unnecessarily hard and just add useless dev hours when you can just simply have them function the same.
Swiping down accesses fully customizable widgets for various health metrics and apps. A new feature is BioCharge, which attempts to gauge a user’s remaining daily energy on a 0 to 100 scale, reflecting activity levels and sleep quality. BioCharge attempts to use these results to reflect the user feels. As I’ve mentioned in previous AmazFit features, I’m a big fan of BioCharge and find it the closest competition to Garmin’s Body Battery I’ve found on any other device.
The integration of a speaker and microphone enables more than just phone calls; it allows interaction with the Zepp Flow AI virtual assistant. Zepp Flow is powered by ChatGPT, meaning users can use voice commands to change watch settings (like screen brightness or starting an activity) or ask general knowledge questions.
For music, the watch allows users to upload MP3 files directly to the internal storage and pair earbuds for phone-free listening. However, it is important to note that the T-Rex 3 Pro does not support music streaming services like Spotify or Amazon Music.
The biggest software news is the inclusion of fully routable offline maps—a significant addition that makes the T-Rex 3 Pro a direct rival to high-end adventure watches. These maps are free and can be downloaded by region via the Zepp app.
I’ve used this mostly for the new round trip option to route a map to and back to the original location, but it’s more robust than that. You can also search for point of interest in the app, and it will attempt to build a map to sync to the T-Rex Pro. I was able to find the nearest Dunkin’ Donuts and secure a map to this shop without issues.
Lastly, you can use the custom mapper builder. In this example, you’d use the Zepp app to by picking two points on the landscape. The app then would build a course route for you and sync back to the watch, much like the point of interest option.
In real use, I’d say these aren’t Garmin level, but I found them functional to expectations. The Dunkin’ route did fail to calculate the first time I tried it so it could take some trial and error. I’ve also seen some reports online that this can be very regional, with some of the functions struggling with avoiding intersections and even crossing highways when not needed. Fortunately, the two parks and running green ways I attempted hikes on worked fine for me.
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro makes a powerful case for a rugged adventure watch by pairing a premium titanium and sapphire build with an ultra-bright display and complex features like free, routable offline maps. At just $399, it offers a compelling value proposition that directly challenges the high-end offerings from competitors like Garmin.
Fitness
The T-Rex 3 Pro is ready for action, offering an incredible amount of over 187 activity profiles to choose from. This includes not only basics like running, cycling, and triathlon mode, but also highly niche categories such as square dancing, belly dancing, chess, and checkers. The user forums also suggest they are actively working on a rucking profile that would fit right in for the user the T-Rex 3 Pro is targeting.
Another key addition compared to the non-Pro model is the inclusion of a profile for recreational scuba diving, where the original was limited only to free diving. The Pro features 10 ATM water resistance. The scuba diving feature is intended for recreational purposes only and comes with an intimidating disclaimer advising against relying solely on the device for decompression or no-fly decisions.
Under the hood, the watch utilizes the same BioTracker 6.0 PPG optical heart rate sensor found in the T-Rex 3. I found the accuracy of this sensor to be solid, although individual results may vary. It’s worth a note hhe sensor supports skin temperature detection and SPO2 detection (blood oxygen), but it lacks an ECG (electrocardiogram) feature.
I have zero complaints as a fitness watch from the T-Rex 3 Pro. Much like the previous AmazFit’s recently, I found the tracking accurate and the watch comfortable to wear. The Zepp app is one of the most insightful as well, offering some of the most relevant AI evaluations of your readiness and fatigue based off recent activities.
Battery Life
The battery life on the T-Rex 3 Pro remains impressive, but the specifications have actually decreased slightly compared to the original T-Rex 3. This reduction is attributed to the brighter display, the built-in speaker and microphone, and simply doing more complex processing, but the company still claims a max of up to 25 days away from the charger.
Obviously, that’s subjective, and my normal usage tends to average two to four workouts a week and a few days of about an hour of GPS. During my testing. This is Always On display turned off but notifications syncing and full sleep detection as well. With all that considered, I got round 18 days of battery per charge.
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At its price it’s a steal when compared to the more rugged Garmin options with similar runtimes. When you do need to charge, though, you do need a minute. While I love the charger design with a strong magnet and pogo pins powered by USB-C, it’s just slow. A full recharge takes around two hours.
Final Thoughts
At $399, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro offers a fantastic value proposition. You are getting a premium package that includes a sapphire display, titanium components, an incredibly bright screen, a highly useful built-in flashlight, and highly complex features like routable offline mapping. For those who find the price point of competitor lines like the Garmin Fenix intimidating, the T-Rex 3 Pro should be near the top of the list.Â
