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Jul 21
Doogee's latest tablet offers a 14-inch display at a relatively affordable price. (Image source: Doogee)

14-inch 3:2 display, LTE and 13,500 mAh battery for $350: Doogee unveils Tab E3 Max

Doogee has just added another relatively affordable tablet to its range. With a particularly large 14-inch display in 3:2 format, the Tab E3 Max is ideal for watching videos, surfing the web or even car navigation.
Hannes Brecher, 21 Jul 2025 12:06
An image from GTA IV, showing Niko Bellic on a red motorcycle. (Image source: Steam)

While waiting for GTA VI, this mod makes GTA IV more beautiful than ever

In anticipation of the release of GTA VI, a mod will enable you to rediscover GTA IV and Liberty City from a different angle, with improved graphics.
Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jul 2025 12:01
A logo of Microsoft SharePoint showcased against a plain white background. (Image Source: Microsoft)

New Microsoft SharePoint exploit patched in emergency security update

Microsoft has rushed out an emergency patch to block two zero-day exploits that have compromised SharePoint servers worldwide.
Rohith Bhaskar, 21 Jul 2025 12:01
Huawei Pura 80 Pro+ (Image Source: Huawei)

Here’s when your when your Huawei device will receive the HarmonyOS 5.1 update

Huawei has confirmed the HarmonyOS 5.1 update will arrive on its flagship phones and tablets by the end of July, starting a rollout that was first announced for this month.
Antony Muchiri, 21 Jul 2025 11:57
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is built on Unreal Engine 5. (Image source: Konami, Xbox on YouTube, edited)

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater sparks controversy due to 100 GB storage space requirement

The remake of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater, termed the "Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater", is officially landing in August on PCs and consoles. However, the game's storage space requirement has stirred controversy, as some fans contend that 100 GB of space is too much for a PS2 game's remake.
Fawad Murtaza, 21 Jul 2025 11:44
Leaked images show the first Insta360 drones that could rival the DJI Mini 5 Pro and DJI Flip or DJI Neo. (Image source: PhotoRumors)

DJI faces new threat from Insta360 and its anti-gravity drones

Several leaked images of two completely unexpected mini-drones may soon pose serious competition for market leader DJI. While DJI aims to take on Insta360 in its core business with its first Osmo 360 camera, rival drones will soon be taking flight against the DJI Mini 5 Pro, DJI Flip and DJI Neo.
Alexander Fagot, 21 Jul 2025 11:35
New information about AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs has emerged online (pictured: Radeon RX 7900 XTX; image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD RDNA 5 lineup leak reveals minimal upgrades for top-spec GPU

Noted leaker Kepler_L2 has shed some light on AMD's upcoming RDNA 5/UDNA GPUs. Specs-wise, the flagship model will be identical to the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, with lower-end SKUs mirroring the 9070 XT and 9060 XT.
Anil Ganti, 21 Jul 2025 11:18
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro is expected to receive only minor design tweaks. (Image source: @smashx_60)

HMD Pulse 2, Pulse 2+ and Pulse 2 Pro leak as affordable mid-range smartphones

HMD Global is set to launch three affordable mid-range smartphones soon: the Pulse 2, the Pulse 2+ and the Pulse 2 Pro. A highly reliable leaker has now revealed key details about the specs of the three smartphones.
Hannes Brecher, 21 Jul 2025 10:45
Airbus and SandboxAQ test quantum‑sensor navigation as a shield against GPS interference. Pictured: Google's Willlow quantum chip (Image source: Google)

Quantum-based MagNav delivers FAA-grade positioning without satellites

MagNav’s toaster-sized quantum navigator mapped Earth’s magnetic fingerprints during a 150-hour U.S. flight test, delivering continuous position fixes within FAA’s 2-nautical-mile en route requirement and achieving 0.34 mile accuracy 64 percent of the time.
Nathan Ali, 21 Jul 2025 10:42
AMD and Intel are reportedly releasing successors to their current-gen Zen 5 (pictured right) and Arrow Lake (pictured left) CPUs in 2026. (Image source: Unsplash, Intel, Notebookcheck, edited)

AMD is absolutely hammering Intel in CPU sales as even old AM4 chips outsold latest Arrow Lake CPUs last week

AMD CPUs massively outsold Intel chips last week on German retailer Mindfactory. The gap is so wide that the now old AM4 Ryzen CPUs like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D sold more units than all Intel CPU generations combined.
Fawad Murtaza, 21 Jul 2025 10:22
That One Otter Game currently has a "Mostly Positive" player rating. Pictured: an edited screenshot from the game. (Image source: Steam)

New co-op adventure free game climbs Steam trending chart shortly after release

That One Otter Game launched on Steam as a free game on July 15, 2025. Shortly after the release, the title made its way to Steam's trending chart with a "Mostly Positive" player rating that's based on over 120 reviews.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Jul 2025 08:16
The new iPad Pro model will be easier to use in Portrait mode (pictured: 13-inch iPad Pro with an Apple M4; image source: Notebookcheck)

Upcoming Apple M5-powered iPad Pro models tipped to arrive with notable design upgrade

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed some interesting new information about the new iPad Pro models. Apple will make it easier for landscape and portrait mode users to use the tablet's front-facing cameras.
Anil Ganti, 21 Jul 2025 07:38
Microsoft ends China‑based support for Pentagon cloud services after security backlash (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft ends China‑based technical support for Defense Department cloud systems

An investigative report has forced the software giant and the U.S. Department of Defense to close a decade‑old loophole that let engineers in China troubleshoot military networks.
Nathan Ali, 21 Jul 2025 05:37
Warframe continues to be one of the most popular free-to-play games on Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo's Switch console alike. (image source: PlayWarframe YT)

Warframe's developer Digital Extremes eager to work on Switch 2 port, cites devkit backlog

The developer has yet to get their hands on even a single Switch 2 developer kit, citing shortages and a large backlog which requesting assistance from anyone who can help them procure one.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 05:13
An example of one of the more expensive microtransactions available to users for Assassin's Creed: Shadows (image source: Microsoft Store)

Ubisoft claims microtransactions "make the player experience more fun" in annual report

58% of Ubisoft's PC revenue in the fiscal year 2024 came from digital microtransactions, which it states are 'always optional'.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 05:04
Battlefield 6 is slated to get an official unveil at the end of July 2025 (image source: EA)

Battlefield 6 reveal to take place July 31st in ‘COD Next’ style event

The title is expected to be showcased to content creators before its public unveil on the 31st of July, later this month.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 04:38
Steam logo and games with banned stamp (Image source: Steam with edits)

After payment processors prompt removal of Steam games, journalists investigating the censorship resign

Many Steam games are no longer available at the request of payment providers. Ana Valens, formerly of Vice, believes that activist groups have too much influence over payment processors and Valve's marketplace. The writer who labels the censorship as unjustified now finds herself out of work.
Adam Corsetti, 21 Jul 2025 04:00
Mario Kart World Special Campaign Sunshine Tour Mario Kart Tour Image Source Nintendo Mobile YouTube

Nintendo announces new Mario Kart Tour Update celebrating Mario Kart World

The update to Mario Kart World, while welcomed by fans, was relatively unexpected given Nintendo's increasing focus on ensuring a successful launch for its Nintendo Switch 2 console with a solid content pipeline.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 03:40
The logo of the last title in the Infamous franchise (Infamous: Second Son) by Sucker Punch (image source: PlayStation YT)

Sucker Punch Studios open to returning to Infamous after Ghost of Yotei releases

While the creative director Nate Fox admitted that they would like to work on an Infamous title, he also conceded that the studio is currently only focusing on Ghost of Yotei, expected to release later this year.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 03:30
The Vivoactive 5 has received a software update (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin improves its AMOLED smartwatch with another software update

Some Garmin smartwatch owners are getting a new update. Users should benefit from a bug fix and a few other changes. The new software update to firmware version 15.01 is now being rolled out for the Vivoactive 5.
Silvio Werner, 21 Jul 2025 03:20
Grand Theft Auto V is officially available in Saudi Arabia since the 17th of July (image source Rockstar Games YT)

Grand Theft Auto V releases officially in Saudi Arabia and UAE after 12 years

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has historically run afoul of state regulations in some middle eastern countries who cite its heavy emphasis on alcohol, sexual content and gambling to be key factors.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 03:17
The Galaxy Watch 7 is packed with health and fitness tracking features. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | At $159.99 (47% off), the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 costs less than half the price of the Galaxy Watch 8

The Galaxy Watch 7 is still worth buying even though Samsung already released the Galaxy Watch 8. The 2024 smartwatch can still hold its own against many newer watches and will continue to receive updates until 2028.
Habeeb Onawole, 21 Jul 2025 00:53
Jul 20
The 2025 Razer Blade 14 comes out as a top contender despite its small and thin form factor (Image source: Razer)

These are the slowest and fastest laptops with GeForce RTX 5070 graphics currently available

The performance deltas between RTX 5070 laptops are thankfully quite small even when comparing the small Razer Blade 14 to the larger Asus ProArt P16.
Allen Ngo, 20 Jul 2025 23:01
Portal 2 artwork with Switch 2 logo is shown (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Portal 2 co-op permanently activates mic, showing quirks with Switch 2 backward compatibility

The Switch 2 specs include an internal microphone, which may seem like a convenience. On the other hand, the Portal 2 Switch version offers no option to turn off voice chat. Despite the console's native backward compatibility, some games require updates to solve issues.
Adam Corsetti, 20 Jul 2025 22:37
An ASUS ROG Ally X connected to a large eBike battery using a DIY voltage step-down converter, demonstrating a successful extended power mod. (Image source: DoggoLord27 via r/ROGAlly)

Reddit user converts eBike battery into 24-hour ROG Ally power bank

A Reddit user creatively powered their ASUS ROG Ally X with a 48V eBike battery, enabling up to 24 hours of gameplay using a custom voltage step-down adapter. The DIY project sparked praise, curiosity, and safety concerns, showcasing just how far users will go to push the limits of their tech.
Anmol Dubey, 20 Jul 2025 20:55
Bone Conduction Earphones 2: New earphones from Xiaomi. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches new waterproof headphones for swimmers

Xiaomi has just launched its new Bone Conduction Headphones 2. These feature several new enhancements, including a dedicated swimming mode and internal storage for independent music playback. Submersion in up to 5 meters of water for up to two hours is advertised.
Silvio Werner, 20 Jul 2025 19:10
According to Bloomberg, the first foldable iPhone is expected to launch in 2026 and will likely resemble the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (pictured here). (Image source: Samsung)

Apple's first iPhone Fold expected to launch in 2026 with lots of similarities to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

In his latest newsletter, Bloomberg's chief Apple analyst focuses on the ever-impending first foldable iPhone, which is expected to finally launch next year following many delays. Apple may take a leaf or two out of Samsung's book in regard to its lengthy experience with foldables, not only in terms of price, but also in terms of design and presumably many other hardware features, while also adding a few new features.
Alexander Fagot, 20 Jul 2025 18:43
The TicNote. (Image source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi TicNote debuts as AI agent-powered voice recorder

Mobvoi asserts that its latest digital voice recorder can transcribe the content of lectures, conferences or calls in over 100 languages. It is also the first of its line to come powered by Shadow, a new AI agent rated to generate answers, insights and research to help the user work through their notes or summaries in a chat-based manner.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2025 18:27
The Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 10, Intel) is also available with an RTX 5060. (Image source: Florian Glaser for Notebookcheck, edited)

Deal | RTX 50-powered Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 10 gaming laptop with 144 Hz display scores big 33% price cut

The Lenovo LOQ 15 15IRX10 gaming laptop is now on sale at a sizeable discount of close to $400. The laptop is the latest iteration of Lenovo's premier budget gaming laptop series and packs a good combination of an RTX 5050 GPU and a Core i5-13450HX CPU.
Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jul 2025 17:55
The Galaxy Z Fold7. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 reportedly fails to unfold flat in demos

Samsung hails the Galaxy Z Fold7 as its most advanced flexible-display device to date. The ~$2,000 handset has been spotted having difficulty with the function for which it is named, albeit in specific scenarios thus far. The problem might hint at the risk of a defect in a critical Z Fold7 component.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2025 17:43
Some of the top-rated games are enjoying up to 90% discounts (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Deal | 2025 Summer Sale: Top hits get deep discounts on Epic Games Store for limited time

Epic Games Store Summer Sale 2025 is now live, and this limited-time game discount event has made many well-rated titles drop to their all-time lows. Some have even dropped below the $5 mark.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Jul 2025 17:13
Turns out Android phones also double-up as seismometers in your pocket. (Image Source: Google)

This quintessential smartphone feature can save your life in the event of an earthquake

Android phones can effectively function as pocket seismometers thanks to the Android Earthquake Alerts system. The system uses the smartphone's accelerometer and crowdsources data about early P waves in the location to send out advance warnings, giving people just about enough time to safeguard themselves from more destructive tremors.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Jul 2025 16:57
The Casio G-Shock GD-010GB-1A9JF (pictured) has a tinted gold LCD and polished bezel ring. (Image source: G-Central)

New Casio G-Shock GD-010GB-1A9 brings back the bold black-gold formula with an oversized display

Casio is reportedly launching a new GD-010 series G-Shock in black and gold, with a large tinted LCD, 10-year battery, and metallic gold ring. It is scheduled for an August 2025 launch in Japan, priced at ¥15,950 (~$107.4).
Anubhav Sharma, 20 Jul 2025 16:51
Russ from Retro Game Corps holds the Ayaneo Pocket S2, displaying the title screen of Horizon Chase and showcasing the device’s display and ergonomic design. (Image source: Retro Game Corps)

Ayaneo Pocket S2 survives 100-hour stress test, here’s what happened to thermals and wear

The Ayaneo Pocket S2 held up impressively through a 100-hour stress test, delivering stable performance, strong emulation across PSP, PS2, Switch, and even Windows titles, with excellent thermals and build durability. While not a major leap in raw power, its biggest strengths lie in improved compatibility, refined controls, and long-lasting battery life.
Anmol Dubey, 20 Jul 2025 15:32
The RG477M and KT-R1S from top to bottom. (Image source: via Joey's Retro Handhelds & Nittrx)

Anbernic RG477M rumoured to undercut KT Pocket KT-R1S on price with more powerful hardware

The Anbernic RG477M and KT Pocket KT-R1S are two new compact retro gaming handhelds that should be launching soon with similar designs. While both will also feature a metal design, Anbernic is rumoured to have created the RG477M to directly target the upcoming KT Pocket KT-R1S with no accompanying RG477H either.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2025 14:40
MeLE's new Overclock X2 features the Intel N150. Pictured: a promo image of the mini PC. (Image source: MeLE)

MeLE Overclock X2: Affordable Twin Lake mini PC launches with pocket-sized form factor

The refreshed MeLE Overclock X2 launched as a new affordable mini PC with a Twin Lake CPU. This pocket-sized system packs the Intel N150, has a rich I/O set, and can be equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM and over 6 TB of combined storage.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Jul 2025 14:04
The Redmi K Pad. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Pad Mini: Compact high-end tablet billed to launch globally

Word on the grapevine appears to affirm rumors of Xiaomi preparing the Redmi K Pad for a global release. Supposedly, the Dimensity 9400+ tablet could debut as the Xiaomi Pad Mini, sitting above the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro in the company's global tablet lineup.
Ricci Rox, 20 Jul 2025 13:48
The iQOO Pad 5 Pro is a high-end tablet but is unfortunately not compact. (Image Source: iQOO)

iQOO's iPad Mini-esque compact flagship tablet reportedly delayed

Earlier reports claimed iQOO was working on a compact flagship tablet designed to rival Apple's iPad Mini and tablets like the RedMagic Astra. While this compact tablet was initially scheduled to debut later this year, word on the grapevine indicates that its release has been postponed.
Ricci Rox, 20 Jul 2025 13:17
The RedMagic 10 Pro. (Image Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 11 Ultra set to launch as flagship model in next-gen gaming phone lineup

Nubia's RedMagic sub-brand launched the RedMagic 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ last year as Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered gaming-focused devices. According to a new leak, the RedMagic 11 series could offer a new model this year—the RedMagic 11 Ultra.
Ricci Rox, 20 Jul 2025 13:15
The Optimus robot serving popcorn at the Tesla Diner. (Image source: Tesla Club-SoCal/X)

Tesla Diner opening with Optimus server action figure and Cybertruck-boxed burgers ordered from the car screen

The new Tesla Diner and drive-in movie theater charging station will have 80 Supercharger stalls and Optimus robots serving popcorn. A new fast-food Optimus action figure suggests a prominent role for Tesla's humanoid in forming the ambience of the diner.
Daniel Zlatev, 20 Jul 2025 13:13
In Black Stigma, you can opt for a melee-style or ranged-style combat mechanic - whatever suits you best. Pictured - an in-game screenshot. (Image source: Steam)

Steam debut: Free-to-play multiplayer game launches into early access on Steam with nearly 400 "Mostly Positive" reviews in just 2 days

Black Stigma is a new free-to-play hero shooter now in Steam Early Access, featuring ranged and melee combat across various modes and maps. It’s earned nearly 400 "Mostly Positive" player reviews at launch.
Anubhav Sharma, 20 Jul 2025 11:50
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G3 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's new ThinkPad E16 G3 is currently the best budget office laptop

Lenovo further improved its budget office laptop ThinkPad E16 G3 and the result is a really good office laptop that does not break the bank. The new 120 Hz screen in particular is an excellent choice for productive tasks.
Andreas Osthoff, 20 Jul 2025 11:25
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025). (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Verdict on the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025): Solid tablet with minor flaws

A super-bright display, long battery life and powerful input devices are among the features that distinguish the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025). However, the tablet is not entirely free from criticism.
Daniel Schmidt, 20 Jul 2025 09:59
The 2025 Blade 18 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Do you really need 440 Hz? Why the new dual-mode display of the Razer Blade 18 is a downgrade for many users

Razer equips the new Blade 18 with a so called dual-mode display, where you can change the frequency from 240 Hz in 4K to 440 Hz in Full-HD. But does that really make sense, or should this have been an optional screen?
Andreas Osthoff, 20 Jul 2025 09:34
Most of the newly spotted free games don't have player ratings yet. Pictured: an edited screenshot from Atuel. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam expands its free games collection with another wave of new additions

A new batch of free games has been spotted on Steam by X users @SteamGamesPC. Most of these newly released freebies became available in early July 2025, and quite a number of them have good ratings by players who have already tried them.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Jul 2025 08:48
Final Fantasy portal site logo is shown (Image source: Square Enix)

A Japanese survey may predict a troubling future for Square Enix and its Final Fantasy games

A Japanese company conducting market research polled 180,000 gamers in the country. The results show which titles younger buyers are flocking to. Several Square Enix games, including Final Fantasy releases, are struggling to find new audiences.
Adam Corsetti, 20 Jul 2025 05:19
Lenovo has another deal for the ThinkPad P14s OLED in store (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | This AMD-powered Lenovo ThinkPad with 64GB RAM and 120Hz OLED is now cheaper than ever

Lenovo has discounted the ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 350 and 2.8K OLED screen by well over 30 percent, which results in a noteworthy deal for laptop buyers who are in the market for a 14-inch machine with lots of memory.
Enrico Frahn, 20 Jul 2025 04:05
Garmin's recent teaser image, pictured, is expected to relate to a new Forerunner model rather than the Venu 4. (Image source: Garmin - edited)

Early Garmin Venu 4 details surface amid new Forerunner smartwatch release rumours

Garmin has just started teasing what is expected to be its next Forerunner smartwatch release. Now though, the company has been spotted making references to the Venu 4 following the recent launch of the Venu X1 as a successor to the ageing Venu 3.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2025 01:49
The OneXSugar Sugar 1 is a collaborative venture between One-Netbook and Sugar Cubes. (Image source: One-Netbook)

OneXSugar Sugar 1: Pricing and full specs confirmed for new Nintendo DS-capable gaming handheld

One-Netbook has finally confirmed full specifications and launch pricing for its innovative hybrid gaming handheld. Launching early next week as one of the first options powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, the OneXSugar Sugar 1 also features two OLED displays and a 16 GB of RAM too.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2025 00:26

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