Weekly Newsletter
(11/30/25 - 12/06/25)
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
- PlayStation Just Announced Their New Monitor!
- PlayStation's MASSIVE Black Friday Sale - The Best Deals!
- Spotlight: S25 FE - Is this better than the Pixel 9a?
Hey, everyone! I'm Ethan K, and welcome to The Tech Center's Weekly Newsletter! In this week's newsletter, we're talking about the new PlayStation Monitor,
PlayStation's MASSIVE Black Friday Sale (which ends on Friday), and we're shining a spotlight on the S25 FE (Fan Edition) - could this beat the Pixel 9a?
Let's start with the biggest news! On November 11, PlayStation announced their new 27" monitor (that's only releasing in the US and Japan) with an attached DualSense wireless charger. Here's some quick specs:
- Pairs great with new Pulse Elevate wireless speakers
- QHD display (1440p), HDR, VRR, 120Hz refresh rate (PS5/PS5 Pro), 240Hz refresh rate (PC/Mac)
- Built-in DualSense controller charging hook
- HDMI 2.1 compatibility
- Releases in 2026 in the US and Japan, price not yet known
Now, let's get to our next part of this week's newsletter, which is also related to PlayStation - that is PlayStation's Black Friday sale, and it is HUGE. Now, this sale ends on December 5 (Friday), so make sure to check it out before then! Here are some of the best deals:
- All PS5 consoles $100 off
- PS+ 33% off (12-month subscription) - approximately $107.20
- Many digital games discounted
- PS Portal $20 off
- $20 off DualSense and Access Controller, $30 off DualSense Edge
- PULSE Elite $20 off, PULSE Explore $30 off
- PSVR2 $100 off
Make sure to snag these incredible deals before they're gone! Happy gaming!
Now, let's get to our weekly Spotlight! This week, we're shining a spotlight on the S25 FE!
- Display: 6.7-inch, 120Hz refresh rate, 1900 nits peak brightness
- Chip: Exynos 2400
- Storage and RAM: 128GB/256GB storage, 8GB RAM
- Camera: 50MP Main, 12MP Ultrawide, 8MP Telephoto 3x optical zoom, 12MP Front
- Battery: 4,900 mAh, 45W wired (USB-C), 15W wireless, supports reverse wireless charging
- OS: Ships with Android 16 and One UI 8
- Assistant: Yes (Galaxy AI, Bixby, Google AI features)
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
- Price: Starts at $649.99
- Colors: Navy, Jetblack, Icyblue, White
- Released: September 4, 2025
- Misc: IP68 water and dust resistance, 190g, in-display optical fingerprint sensor
Now, let's get to the review. The S25 FE is a solid mid-range phone with great specs for its price. The Exynos 2400 chip provides good performance for everyday tasks and moderate gaming, and the 120Hz display makes for a smooth user experience. The camera setup is versatile, with a high-resolution main sensor and useful ultrawide and telephoto lenses. Battery life is decent, and the inclusion of both wired and wireless charging is a plus. However, the phone does have some drawbacks, such as the lack of flagship-level performance and features, which may be a dealbreaker for some users. Overall, the S25 FE is a solid choice for those looking for a mid-range smartphone with good specs and features. Now, for the real question: is it a Pixel 9a killer? Well, it depends on what kind of phone user you are. If you want a mid-range powerhouse phone with a great camera and a big screen, the S25 FE is the way to go. But if you like a simpler Android experience, full-on AI features, and a smaller phone, the Pixel 9a is the clear choice.
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Hi, I'm Ethan K, the creator of The Tech Center! I'm 14 years old and live in the United States. I love technology of all kinds - car software, smartphones, computers,
gaming consoles, you name it! I am currently taking an Intro to HTML class at Columbus State Community College through the CCP (College Credit Plus) program, and my major
is Web Development. I like to hang out with friends, scroll through YouTube Shorts, play the piano, make stories, and play video games in my free time. My favorite games
of all time are Roblox DOORS, Waterpark Sim, Astro Bot (Game of the Year 2024), Geometry Dash, and Little Nightmares 2.
Now, for a little history about The Tech Center - in late October, I started taking an Intro to HTML class at Columbus State Community College, and soon after it started,
I had enough experience to make a simple website using W3Spaces. It was focused around what my perfect vacation would be, and I called it 'The Perfect Trip.' Soon after,
I changed the name to Ethan's Awesome Website, but shortly after that, I decided to start over from scratch and make something a bit different. Thus, The Tech Center was
born in Netlify instead of W3Spaces - using my experience from my college classes in a personal project. The Tech Center had humble beginnings, with no CSS at all and
only the Weekly Newsletter. However, as time went on, I learned more and more about HTML and CSS, and The Tech Center slowly evolved into what it is today. I hope you
enjoy the website as much as I enjoy developing it!
Now, I want to credit a few people who helped make this project possible. First, my friends Henry, Carson, Susie, Skye, and many others. Additionally, I want to thank my
parents and family for being there for me. I want to thank Netlify for hosting my website and VSC for being my code editor of choice. I want to thank my course instructor
for teaching me how to code, and last but not least, I want to thank YOU, the viewer, for checking out my website and supporting me on this journey. It means the world to
me!