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A screengrab from Bully's online mod (image source: SWEGTA YT)

Bully is getting 3rd party multiplayer mod as Rockstar focuses on GTA 6 and shelves sequel plans

With Rockstar focused on Grand Theft Auto 6 and prospects for an official Bully sequel waning, mod team SWEGTA has announced Bully Online, a third‑party multiplayer conversion of Bully: Scholarship Edition, entering paid Early Acc...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Nov 2025 02:05

A screengrab from Saints Row (image source: Steam Community)

Former Volition dev confirms a pitch for Saints Row prequel ‘Saints Row 0’ is in the works

Former Volition design director Chris Stockman, best known for 2006’s Saints Row and a vocal critic of the 2022 reboot, says Embracer Group has requested a formal pitch for a prequel tentatively called "Saints Row 0," which he en...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Nov 2025 01:38

A screengrab of GTA V's art portraying Lester Crest (image source GTA Fandom Wiki)

GTA V's Lester VA says $100 price tag is justified for Grand Theft Auto VI: "You're buying multiple games for one"

In an interview with The Escapist, Jay Klaitz, the voice of GTA V’s Lester Crest defended reports that Grand Theft Auto VI will carry a $100 price tag, arguing Rockstar’s years-long development, intensive motion-capture work and o...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Nov 2025 01:19

Lenovo Legion 5 15 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's Legion 5 almost offers the same gaming performance as the more expensive Legion Pro 5

Lenovo offers two good gaming notebooks with the Legion 5 and the Legion Pro 5, which mainly differ in terms of features. The gaming performance of the two units with the mobile GeForce RTX 5070, however, is almost identical.

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Nov 2025 00:55

The DJI Osmo Action 6 is rumoured to feature dual OLED displays and a 1,950 mAh battery. (Image source: via Igor Bogdanov)

DJI Osmo Action 6 global launch date revealed with 1.1-inch variable aperture camera rumoured

A new rumour has shared a full global release date for DJI's next action camera. Rumoured to be sporting a 1.1-inch variable aperture camera, the DJI Osmo Action 6 should improve on the image quality of not just the Osmo Action 4 ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2025 00:53

Morefine offers the H1 mini-PC in a sole 128 GB LPDDR5X RAM variant. (Image source: Morefine)

Morefine H1: New GMKtec EVO-X2 rival released with AMD Strix Halo and 128 GB RAM

Morefine has expanded the availability of its GMKtec EVO-X2 rival. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 APU, Radeon 8060S iGPU and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the compact mini-PC has jumped in price since its debut, too.

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2025 00:44

A screengrab from Deus EX Remastered (image source: PlayStation YT)

Deus Ex Remastered faces massive backlash as original art director criticizes Aspyr's Take: "Oh, what the f**k"

Aspyr’s Deus Ex Remastered, revealed during Sony’s State of Play, has provoked widespread backlash over updated textures and reportedly “blocky” character models, a reaction amplified by original art director Jerry O’Flaherty’s bl...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Nov 2025 00:28

The Marin Bikes Lombard E features a Bosch SX Spring motor (Image source: Marin Bikes)

Lombard E: Marin Bikes’ first-ever e-gravel launches with Bosch SX Sprint motor

Marin Bikes has launched its first e-gravler, the Lombard E. The company’s new e-gravler comes in two variants, the Lombard E1 and the Lombard E2. Both models feature a Bosch SX Spring motor, a full carbon fork, Shimano GRX hydrau...

Abhinav Fating, 03 Nov 2025 00:10

Lilygo T-Echo Plus out now (Image Source: Lilygo and Canva -edits)

New Lilygo T-Echo Plus radio gets tactile upgrades and AI enhancements

Packed with sensory upgrades, the Lilygo T-Echo Plus builds on the versatility of the Nordic nRF52840 MCU for long-range communication. With a new, larger battery and other quality-of-life enhancements, the upgraded T-Echo Plus i...

Stephen Pereyra, 02 Nov 2025 22:59

Xbox, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 games are shown (Image source: Xbox gaming)

Delisted Xbox 360 games appear on Microsoft Store, hinting at console and PC backward compatibility

Microsoft may reintroduce older Xbox 360 games earlier than expected. Gamers spotted delisted titles with "coming soon" banners appearing on the Microsoft Store. There have been rumors about an Xbox 360 emulator benefiting Windows...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Nov 2025 22:21

An image of the solar powered drone in flight (Luke Maximo Bell; screenshot)

DIY engineer builds a battery-free solar-powered drone — and it flies

DIY engineer and YouTuber Mike Bell has successfully built and flown a drone powered directly by solar energy, with no batteries or any form of energy storage device. He achieved this by attaching a slat made up of 27 individual s...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Nov 2025 22:16

The Abxylute 3D One PC gaming handheld can display 2D games in 3D with on-the-fly auto-conversion. (Image source: Abxylute)

Abxylute 3D One glasses-free 3D PC gaming handheld launching on Kickstarter mid-November

Abxylute will launch the 3D One, a glasses‑free 3D PC gaming handheld, on Kickstarter mid-November, featuring a 10.95‑inch 120 Hz LTPS LCD and AI eye‑tracking for real‑time 3D. Early backers can reserve a VIP slot to save up to $2...

David Chien, 02 Nov 2025 22:08

Image showing Arthur Morgan on his horse in Red Dead Redemption 2. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

This mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 completely changes your gameplay

Red Dead Redemption 2 is still a very popular game, notably thanks to its universe. But if you want to change your gameplay, you can try this mod, which offers many advantages.

Alexis Stegmann, 02 Nov 2025 20:36

Anbernic is now offering the RG DS for pre-order. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG DS: Dual-screen gaming handheld debuts for less than $100, supports Android and streaming of AAA titles

The Anbernic RG DS is now officially available. It features two screens, making it particularly suitable for Nintendo DS games. The model is offered in various colors and with or without a memory card.

Silvio Werner, 02 Nov 2025 19:32

Following the Oppo Find X8 Ultra (pictured here) and the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, an Oppo Find X10 Ultra with a dual 200 MP periscope telephoto lens may follow. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

First flagship camera with dual 200 MP periscope telephoto camera on the horizon

Chinese flagships will continue to impress in the coming years. In addition to a dual 200 MP camera on the Vivo X300 Ultra next year, a rival company is already working on a dual periscope 400 MP monster consisting of two 200 MP s...

Alexander Fagot, 02 Nov 2025 19:31

NotebookLM significantly simplifies searching across a wide variety of documents. (Image source: Google)

Update makes Google's NotebookLM significantly more powerful and enables role-playing games

NotebookLM is Google's AI-powered assistant designed to facilitate learning from and researching uploaded documents. An update now adds a number of new features to the system, including the ability to customize how it responds.

Bernhard Rotter, 02 Nov 2025 19:30

Redmi Turbo 5 may get massive 9,000mAh cell to end battery anxiety

Reports suggest the Redmi Turbo 5 series will feature a 9,000mAh battery supporting 100W fast charging. This huge capacity, enabled by new silicon carbon technology, could set a new benchmark for mainstream endurance.

Jean Leon, 02 Nov 2025 19:23

The Casio GMW-BZ5000D-1 (pictured) is expected to be the most affordable model in the entire lineup. (Image source: Great G-Shock World, edited)

Casio GMW-BZ5000D: Full-metal G-Shocks with MIP LCDs get brand-new Japan launch date

The GMW-BZ5000D full-metal G-Shock square series is now reportedly launching on November 4 in Japan. Three models with MIP LCD, solar charging, and Bluetooth start at ¥93,500 (~$607). International release is expected in 2026.

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Nov 2025 19:05

The UColor A17 is a portable 15-inch monitor with a high 4K resolution (Image source: UPerfect)

Uperfect UColor A17: Portable 4K monitor with 15-inch panel doesn't cost much

The A17 is a high-resolution portable monitor that might significantly boost productivity, especially when traveling. It can be hooked up with just one cable via USB Type-C, but the A17 is probably not suitable for everyone’s use ...

Silvio Werner, 02 Nov 2025 17:41

An image showing John Marston in Red Dead Redemption 2. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

Bank robberies are now possible in Red Dead Redemption 2

While Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that is very popular with players, some features are missing. And it is now possible to rob banks thanks to a free mod.

Alexis Stegmann, 02 Nov 2025 17:37

CPU temperature when running demanding loads on the Dell 16 Premium can reach over 100 C which limits Turbo Boost sustainability (Image source: Dell)

Dell 16 Premium CPU runs 15 to 20 percent faster than on the XPS 16 9640, but there's a catch

The newer model exhibits more limited Turbo Boost sustainability meaning slightly slower performance over time when stressed.

Allen Ngo, 02 Nov 2025 16:32

Tiny PS5 Redux between two full-sized PS5 consoles, showing its smaller aluminium design. (Image source: Not From Concentrate via YouTube)

Tiny PS5 Redux: A 60% smaller, 6-litre PlayStation 5 you can build yourself that runs cooler than the original

YouTube channel Not From Concentrate (NFC) has unveiled the Tiny PS5 Redux, a refined and compact redesign of Sony’s console that fans can now build themselves. The project focuses on better thermals, portability, and accessibilit...

Anmol Dubey, 02 Nov 2025 15:54

OneXFly Apex will launch on Indiegogo on November 09. Pictured: a promo picture of the gaming handheld. (Image source: OneXPlayer)

OneXPlayer reveals global launch timeline for AMD Strix Halo OneXFly Apex

The OneXFly Apex launched as a GPD Win 5 rival in China with up to the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. This AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld is now confirmed to launch globally on November 09, 2025, through Indiegogo.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Nov 2025 15:16

The first double-folding Galaxy Z TriFold will be launched in six model variants, and perhaps globally. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Global Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold model discovered during certification: EU launch theoretically possible

Hope dies last. Six model variants of the first double-foldable Galaxy Z TriFold were discovered in a recent certification round, two of which could also be intended for a European launch, but probably not until 2026.

Alexander Fagot, 02 Nov 2025 15:09

Realme C85 Pro: Smartphone comes with large battery. (Image source: Realme)

Realme C85 Pro launches with a 7,000 mAh battery and is well protected against water, even for weeks of diving

The Realme C85 Pro is now officially available. Sporting a large 7,000 mAh battery, the smartphone features a slew of other features, including IP69 certification, 4,000 nits of screen brightness and AI Outdoor Mode.

Silvio Werner, 02 Nov 2025 14:33

The Oppo Find X9 Pro can already be ordered at a significantly lower price in Spain, at least thanks to a pre-order bonus and a free Oppo Watch X2. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Oppo Find X9 Pro much cheaper thanks to pre-order bonus and free smartwatch: An EU price comparison

Last week, Oppo brought the latest Hasselblad camera flagship to Europe. While it will not be officially available in all countries until the end of November, certain EU states have already listed the Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9...

Alexander Fagot, 02 Nov 2025 14:13

The 10 Air costs around $28 in China. Pictured: a promo picture of the power bank. (Image source: Cuktech)

Cuktech launches new magnetic power bank with built-in display and 55W fast charging

The Cuktech 10 Air magnetic power bank has been unveiled in China. It's an affordable portable charger with a built-in display and support for 55W fast charging through wired mode and 15W through wireless.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Nov 2025 13:51

Apple iPhone Air (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Apple iPhone Air: Too many compromises compared to the Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air is the thinnest Apple smartphone with a titanium frame and top-of-the-line processor, but it suffers from compromises such as a small battery, single camera, mono speaker, and USB 2.0. It is only slightly chea...

Daniel Schmidt, 02 Nov 2025 13:38

Death Fungeon is worth $2.99. Pictured: edited cover photo for the currently free game. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Well-rated platformer with retro visuals becomes free game on Steam for limited time

Death Fungeon, a puzzle platformer that was released in 2018, has transitioned into a free game on Steam. However, this well-rated title will have the $0 price tag for a limited time, expiring on November 05, 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Nov 2025 13:09

Ninkear S14 with AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and 2K display (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Compact and lightweight everyday notebook with 2K display for pupils and students - Ninkear S14 review

The Ninkear S14 with 14-inch 2K IPS display impresses with its slim design, powerful AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, and solid performance for work, study, and multimedia. Thanks to its compact design, the notebook is versatile, easy to trans...

Sebastian Bade, 02 Nov 2025 12:31

SeaMonkey 2.53.22 displaying Notebookcheck's homepage (Image source: Screenshot - Notebookcheck)

SeaMonkey 2.53.22 bids farewell to 32-bit OSs but fails to embrace Reddit regardless

A lesser-known alternative Web browser, SeaMonkey received a version bump on October 31, 2025 that sees it lose a major strength while unfortunately failing to address SeaMonkey's biggest shortcoming, that is, the inability to ren...

Sergey Tarasov, 02 Nov 2025 11:53

Casio’s Edifice EFB-730 watches (EFB-730D-3AV pictured) are now available in more European countries. (Image source: Casio, edited)

Colorful Casio Edifice watches with metal bezels now available more widely

Casio has released three new Edifice watches in various European countries. The EFB-730D-2BV, the EFB-730D-3AV and the EFB-730L-7AV each have a colored dial and stainless steel casing, with metal or leather straps. Features includ...

Polly Allcock, 02 Nov 2025 11:49

Image showing Niko Bellić in Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition. (Image source: Steam)

GTA 4 could have ended with the death of Niko Bellic

According to Dan Houser, Niko Bellić could have died at the end of GTA 4. And if this would have had a big impact on the players, the idea was abandoned due to inconsistencies in the gameplay.

Alexis Stegmann, 02 Nov 2025 11:47

Shelly’s BLU Distance sensor (pictured) is now available in the US. (Image source: Shelly)

Shelly releases new BLU Distance sensor with smart home applications

The Shelly BLU Distance sensor is now available in the US. Expected to be released in Europe in the near future, this device can measure the distance between two solid or liquid surfaces. It has a range of smart home applications,...

Polly Allcock, 02 Nov 2025 11:45

Casio’s G-Shock MRG-B2000KT-3A watch (pictured) has been announced in Japan. (Image source: Casio)

New limited edition Casio MRG-B2000 watch with striking design launches

Casio has officially announced the G-Shock MRG-B2000KT-3A watch in Japan. This is a limited edition MRG-B2000 Series analog watch, with a hand-engraved titanium bezel, titanium casing and sapphire-covered screws. Features include ...

Polly Allcock, 02 Nov 2025 11:41

Casio’s G-Shock GBD-200-1A1 (pictured) and GBD-200-7 watches are now available in Europe. (Image source: Casio)

Casio releases new positive display GBD-200 watches in more countries

The Casio G-Shock G-Squad GBD-200-1A1 and GBD-200-7A watches are now available in various European countries. These two versions stand out from the brand’s current range as they are each fitted with a positive MIP display. Other f...

Polly Allcock, 02 Nov 2025 11:37

The new silicone printhead allows printing soft, stretchable objects like gaskets (Image source: Prusa)

New Prusa XL silicone 3D printing toolhead makes soft-material printing more affordable and simple

Prusa, in partnership with Filament2, has just announced a revolutionary 'liquid filament' and toolhead for its Prusa XL 3D printer that allows it to print using fluid materials like silicone, epoxy and even chocolate, at a vastly...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 02 Nov 2025 11:13

From left to right (pictured), Casio GM-5600M-1JF, GM-2100BM-1AJF, GM-2100M-1AJF, and GM-5600BM-1AJF. (Image source: Casio - edited)

New Casio "Modern Industrial" series watches with metal bezels now live for pre-order

Casio’s new Modern Industrial Series features the GM-2100M, GM-5600M, GM-2100BM, and GM-5600BM, pairing metal bezels with reinforced resin, grid textures, water resistance, and achromatic designs. All are now open for pre-order....

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Nov 2025 10:06

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Image Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Unpacked date leaked: February 25 set for launch

Industry reports confirm the Samsung Galaxy S26 Unpacked event is set for February 25 in San Francisco. The company plans to use the global AI hub location to showcase the devices as the start of the AI smartphone era.

Jean Leon, 02 Nov 2025 03:59

MagicX has presented a pair of Two DS 46 designs so far. (Image source: MagicX - edited)

Two DS 46: MagicX announces new retro gaming handheld in two designs targeting 90% Nintendo 3DS emulation compatibility

MagicX has lifted the lid on another gaming handheld focused on emulating one or two specific systems. This time, the company has presented the Two DS 46 in two designs aimed at being powerful enough to emulate up to 90% of Ninten...

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2025 02:27

The Vivo X300 Ultra appears set to receive a global release of some kind, unlike the X200 Ultra pictured. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 Ultra tipped to replace Vivo X200 Ultra with global release as 35 mm camera flagship to beat

Vivo has just released the X300 and X300 Pro. Based on early evidence, the Vivo X300 Ultra will be joining the pair by being released globally with a 35 mm and 200 MP primary camera, as well as a 200 MP telephoto camera like the c...

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2025 01:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate banner (Image source: Call of Duty YouTube, Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox Game Pass price increase reportedly celebrated by Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 studio

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 developers expect to profit from Xbox Game Pass price increases. A leaker reports that as more gamers purchase the shooter, the studio will enjoy additional revenue. Subscribers now pay $29.99 for Xbox Ga...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Nov 2025 00:06

The compact DIY camera (pictured) has multiple shooting modes: single, double, quad, "smear" panoramic. (Image source: u/Dycus via r/electronics)

This ultra-compact DIY camera uses an optical mouse sensor and has 3D-printed parts

A DIY camera built from an optical mouse sensor can capture 30x30-pixel grayscale images. It has 64 color modes, multiple photo styles, FRAM memory, USB dumps, and boasts hand-packed construction using 3D-printed parts.

Anubhav Sharma, 01 Nov 2025 23:18

Pictured, the Casio G-Shock GW-BX5600-1JF (left) and GW-BX5600-1A1JF (right). (Image source: Casio)

Casio's new G-Shock GW-BX5600 watches with MIP LCDs are finally live, pre-orders now open

Casio’s highly awaited GW-BX5600-1JF and GW-BX5600-1A1 JF offer MIP LCDs, solar charging, Bluetooth, Multiband 6, and 200m water resistance, packaged in the iconic G-Shock square form for ¥30,800 (~$200) each in November 2025. Pr...

Anubhav Sharma, 01 Nov 2025 22:46

The new ESR CryoBoost foldable 3-in-1 magnetic charging station for Apple devices. (Image source: ESR)

ESR releases new 25W Qi2.2 foldable 3-in-1 wireless charging station with built-in cooling

ESR has launched the CryoBoost Foldable 3‑in‑1 magnetic charging station with 25W fast charging. Designed to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at once, this accessory folds down to a compact, pocketable size for easy trav...

Elvis Shida, 01 Nov 2025 22:38

We've reviewed the Xiaomi 17 (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Xiaomi 17 unboxing: This accessory is included with the smaller sibling of the Xiaomi 17 Pro

The new Xiaomi 17 is one of the most exciting smartphones of 2025. Despite its compact design, it sports a very large battery is and powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which is one of the best SoCs on the market right now. W...

Marcus Herbrich, 01 Nov 2025 22:37

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will likely be equipped with a true zoom camera in at least one variant, possibly in the form of a camera kit. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 17 Ultra with "exclusive physical zoom camera": Leaker describes known and new Leica camera specs

A well-known leaker has confirmed some key features of the Leica camera in the successor to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which is expected to launch in December and arrive in Europe in early 2026. Once again, there is talk of a zoom camer...

Alexander Fagot, 01 Nov 2025 22:05

The Retroid Pocket 6 with its D-Pad on top. (Image source: Retroid)

The all-new redesigned Retroid Pocket 6 gets a new pre-order date

Following the announcement of new designs, Retroid has now announced a new date for when pre-orders of the Retroid Pocket 6 will go live. Buyers will be able to choose from two designs, five colors, and two configurations for the ...

Habeeb Onawole, 01 Nov 2025 21:22

Amazfit’s T-Rex 3 Pro (pictured) is receiving a new update. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit pushes battery-related improvements to smartwatch in new update

Amazfit is rolling out a new update for the T-Rex 3 Pro smartwatch. Software version 3.3.1.8 brings two battery-related changes, making it easier for users to spot when they need to recharge their wearable. It also brings improvem...

Polly Allcock, 01 Nov 2025 21:19

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