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A PC gamer ordered a new RTX 5080 from PNY’s official Amazon store but was shocked to find a brick inside the box instead of the graphics card. The buyer has already asked Amazon for a refund and hopes to finally get the real GPU soon.

The rumours were true: GoPro has updated its Hero action camera without a Hero 13 Black successor in sight. While the company has not been forthcoming with the Hero 14 Black, it has released the Lit Hero as an update on last year's GoPro Hero.

The MagicX One35 has finally been revealed, and fans now know what to expect. The handheld is already up on the official MagicX website, with pre-orders starting October 10.

The Xiaomi 17 series has recently been fully showcased, and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phones are confirmed to launch on September 25, 2025. Just ahead of the launch, the company has revealed more key features of the smartphones.

TCL has released the QM9K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K UHD Smart TV in the US. The new model will feature Google Gemini, through a future update, and a presence sensor that allows the screen to switch on automatically. Compared to the QM8K, this device has more local dimming zones and a higher brightness level.

GoPro has snapped back at DJI and Insta360 with the Max 2. Marketed as the 'only true 8K 360 camera', GoPro has implied that its rivals use 'misleading upscaling' and 'AI-generated content to achieve their claims, too.

Aqara has launched the H2 EU Shutter Switch in various European countries. With support for both Thread and Zigbee, it can be connected to many other Aqara devices and integrate with a range of smart home ecosystems. There are four buttons in total, allowing you to control your roller blind or awning as well as other products, with further controls through the brand’s app.

Starfinder: Afterlight brings the popular pen-and-paper universe to PC as a rich, story-driven sci-fi RPG. With Baldur’s Gate 3 star Neil Newbon as voice director, the game aims to deliver top-tier performances and unforgettable companions.

Few franchises dare to switch genres entirely, yet Darksiders Genesis pulled it off. The game reimagines the series as a Diablo-inspired action RPG, bringing players back into the world of the apocalyptic horsemen with a fresh perspective. Right now, it’s on Steam for its lowest price to date, with 80% off.

Unofficial mods are bringing AMD’s FSR 4 to older Radeon RX 7000 and even RX 6000 GPUs, but the results are mixed. YouTuber Daniel Owen’s testing in Cyberpunk 2077 shows that while FSR 4 delivers cleaner visuals than FSR 3, there’s more than one catch if you want to try it yourself.

ASUS has launched AMD versions of its ExpertBook P3 Copilot + PC's for businesses. Unveiled last month, the ExpertBook P3 come with with AMD Ryzen AI Pro 300 chips in both 14" and 16" variants with a max memory of 32GB and 1TB storage.

Sony has been rumoured to have lined up the WF-1000XM6 for a 2025 release since last year. However, a new sighting has thrown caution on prior rumours, with the Sony WF-1000XM6 potentially several months from being officially launched.

According to a leak, Helldivers 2 players will soon be able to customize their ships. But we need to wait for official information from the studio before jumping to conclusions.

Tesla is running a special promotion in Canada for the Model 3. Buyers who take delivery by September 30, 2025, can choose either a $5,000 discount or lifetime free Supercharging.

Mangmi has finally confirmed the global launch date for its long-awaited Air X gaming handheld. Not only that, but the company has also revealed launch offers and teased emulation performance across popular systems like the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable.

Xiaomi is crowdfunding for a new gadget in China: the Mijia Outdoor Multi-Function Light. Designed for various uses, including a headtorch or a bike light, the gadget comes with a range of accessories. Plus, there are various lighting modes and an adjustable brightness level.

The Philips GamePix 800 and GamePix 900 projectors have been released in two more countries. The latter is a 4K model with an up to 240 Hz refresh rate, while the former is marketed as offering up to 2,500 lumens brightness. These gaming devices are already available in North America and Europe.

The DJI Osmo Nano has launched as the company's lightest wearable action camera. It promises flexible mounting options with the double-sided magnetic design, and its 1/1.3-inch sensor is said to be capable of taking professional-level captures.

KEF is finally offering a real alternative to the Sonos Roam, as the KEF Muo also combines a particularly compact, completely waterproof case with a long battery life and allegedly high-quality sound. However, KEF is omitting two of the best features of Sonos' counterpart.

A leaked promotional image has provided a first look at the Motorola Edge 70. Rocking a Pantone Green color, the upcoming smartphone has a new design that addresses some of the complaints of the previous generations.

Tesla has reportedly removed many of the specs and features that the current 2026 Model Y Juniper trim boasts from the upcoming cheaper trim. The release date of the cheapest Model Y is set for after September 30 with a rumored $35,000 starting price.

Anker has started to roll out the Zolo Power Bank (20K, 45W, Built-In Dual USB-C Cables) across Europe. Already available in the US, this model offers three up to 45W USB-C outputs and a fourth USB-A port. Other features include two integrated braided cables, a display and support for pass-through charging.

The brand-new flagship headphones from Bang & Olufsen are supposedly ready for the next century thanks to a "true transparency mode" and an innovative gesture control, at least according to the manufacturer's marketing. While the battery promises a long lifespan, it cannot be replaced.

A new Anker charger with a smart display has been teased on social media in China. The upcoming accessory is said to be designed for the iPhone 17 Pro. It is expected to offer an up to 45W output, with charging information shown on the digital display. Plus, folding pins help to keep it compact.

The flagship chip market is heating up. MediaTek has officially launched its Dimensity 9500, boasting a 3 nm node, beefed-up GPU/NPU, and other major upgrades. Just after comes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with rumors of higher clock speeds, improved AI performance, and tighter power/thermal engineering. This rivalry isn’t just specs on paper — it shapes which phones get made, how they behave under load, and ultimately what users can expect from their devices going forward.

Loewe is entering the highly competitive market for active noise-canceling (ANC) over-ear headphones. The Loewe Leo wants to compete with Hi-Fi sound, LC3+ and additional features such as real-time translation and a voice assistant.

The new Apple iPhone 17 smartphones are big upgrades over the iPhone 16 series. This is especially true for the Pro models. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max bring new designs, better screens, new cameras, and much more. However, almost everyone seems to have missed one small improvement.

Casio has listed the new Edifice EFV-C120D-1A4 watch at one of its online stores. The new product has a silver, black and red design, with a stainless steel casing and strap. Features include support for various time zones, a stopwatch, Telememo and a 10-year battery life estimate.

Casio has announced a restock of the G-Shock MRGB5000HT-1 watch in countries including the US, the UK and the Netherlands. This limited edition timepiece was released in August, and has since sold out in various regions worldwide. It has a hand-hammered titanium bezel, with features like Bluetooth, radio-control and support for multiple world time zones.

MediaTek's new Dimensity 9500 will power several premium devices over the next twelve months. The chipset was unveiled yesterday as an alternative to the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Apple's A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 series, and has now been compared to the latter across multiple benchmarks.

While GTA 6 is eagerly awaited by thousands of gamers around the world, the actor who plays Trevor in GTA V feels nothing about the game. And he explains himself very clearly in an interview.

Doxa's new SUB 300 Carbon Seafoam Limited Edition is the latest addition to the iconic diver collection. It features a forged carbon case and unique seafoam-green dial. Limited to 100 pieces, it’s exclusive to Watches of Switzerland.

Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.6.2, preventing users from rolling back after upgrading to iOS 26. The latest version, released on September 15, 2025, is available for iPhone 11 through iPhone 17 series.

Hideo Kojima’s upcoming Xbox project OD, now subtitled Knock, is shaping into one of his most daring experiments in horror. The latest teaser shows unsettling imagery, lifelike MetaHuman performances, and an atmosphere closer to film than a traditional game. Kojima says the game draws on his personal fear of loud knocks, while Jordan Peele is contributing to a separate OD project.

Dying Light: The Beast is facing censorship in Japan. To meet the country’s content guidelines, the developers had to make changes to the global version and tone down the gore.

Poco’s upcoming Pad M1 has appeared on Xiaomi’s support page, strongly suggesting a launch is close. Evidence points to it being a rebadged Redmi Pad 2 Pro, likely with a different Snapdragon chipset under the hood.

Cyberattacks through third-party suppliers doubled last year, hitting retailers and healthcare. Marks & Spencer and NHS England are among those affected as regulators push tighter rules.

Wayne Rooney has revealed that a classic PSP game played a surprising role in Manchester United’s success. Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney explained how he and his teammates often played SOCOM together on planes and buses, which helped them bond as a team.

The Oppo Find X9 series will officially launch in China on October 16, 2025, and the company has just showcased the standard and X9 Pro phones in new photos. These official renders show a design similar to the leaked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered OnePlus 15.

Facebook Dating has added an AI assistant and a weekly Meet Cute feature to cut down on swipe fatigue and keep users engaged. The assistant lets you search with plain prompts, improve your profile, and get date ideas, while Meet Cute pairs you with a surprise match each week. Meta says the tools rely on visible profile data, not hidden tracking.

Round8 Studios’ Lies of P may have been key to Sandfall Interactive setting the bar considerably higher than it initially planned for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, as per its CEO and director.

The reboot of Perfect Dark, one of the more recent projects to be cancelled as part of a cull in Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios.

For a modest $60, users can build a full transceiver capable of transmitting RF data packets over long distances, making it perfect for users looking to develop standalone communication services. What's more is that the project is reasonably straightforward, with all components being widely available.

Instead of building cities on Earth, this sci-fi epic has you ruling across the stars. You’ll guide entire civilizations, negotiate with alien species, and survive galaxy-wide conflicts. For those craving a grand strategy with nearly endless replay value, the game is 75% off on Steam right now.

The HMD Ace 5G is reported to be an upcoming Android smartphone scheduled to arrive next year. The device packs decent specs, but it will need to have a competitive price tag to have a fighting chance against the plethora of smartphones on the market.

At the new Steam Deck LCD price, it may enjoy a resurgence in popularity. The Valve gaming handheld boasts a seamless interface and supports a vast collection of Steam games. Its $319.20 sale price compares favorably to much more expensive Windows 11 alternatives like the ROG Xbox Ally.

Supported Pixel devices can now run Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, a version that offers five icon shape choices, namely circle, square, four-sided and seven-sided cookie, as well as arch. Other changes, such as a new measure for protecting SMS one-time passwords from hijacking, are also present.

A Leica M11 without a rangefinder, but with a high-resolution electronic viewfinder. With these features, the Leica M11-V is intended to reach a new group of buyers. A retailer is now already accepting reservations and providing more details on the design and launch date.

The Sony A7 IV may soon receive a successor. Two leaked photos show the Sony A7 V ahead of its release, including an upgrade that is apparently adopted directly from the expensive Sony A1 II. Sony is expected to opt for a 33-megapixel full-frame sensor.

Aceii has launched the Aceii One tennis robot on Kickstarter, offering AI-powered drills and dynamic shot simulation without a human partner. With high-speed mobility, smart tracking, and post-practice video review, it’s designed to elevate solo training for players of all levels.