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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.

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.

58% of Ubisoft's PC revenue in the fiscal year 2024 came from digital microtransactions, which it states are 'always optional'.

The title is expected to be showcased to content creators before its public unveil on the 31st of July, later this month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Workers should feel more secure in their Nintendo jobs than with positions at Xbox Game Studios. Statistics confirm that Nintendo's employee turnover rate is well below industry averages. Analysts believe that the company's rigid control over the development of Switch 2 games leads to the stability.

The new Casio G-Shock x Hidden NY DW5600HDN257 watch is now available in the US, sporting a transparent white design, green accents, and streetwear branding, with limited quantities anticipated.

Samsung is expected to release its first tri-fold smartphone later this year, reportedly called the Galaxy Z TriFold. A new report reveals details about its processor.

Cyberpunk 2077 has made its way to macOS. To see how well it actually runs, YouTuber Andrew Tsai put four different Macs to the test, from the fanless M1 Air to the GPU-heavy M3 Max. The results range from surprisingly smooth to barely playable, depending on which chip you’ve got.

Smartphone OEMs have been smashing battery capacity records throughout 2025, most recently culminating in the 8,300mAh Honor X70. Even that "18-hour screen-on time" device might be overshadowed by its first five-figure successor sooner rather than later, according to the latest industry insider predictions.

The offer appears limited to Residential and Residential Lite users, with reports coming in from the US, Australia, and Indonesia. Meanwhile, new customers in high-demand areas are still being asked to pay a hefty $1,000 surcharge just to sign up for the service.

Doogee's next rugged Android smartphone has a design element also thought to feature in a prominent rival to Apple's next-gen iPhones. It is reportedly found alongside a 120Hz display, a night vision rear camera and an extra-large battery in the S200 Max. It might also have expandable storage to go with up to 16GB of RAM.

The K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro are slated to launch as the world's first Oppo smartphones with an active fan. The latter is now said to have a feature not often seen in handsets with its type of active cooling technology. It might also have some other advantages on the high-performance Android market.

The Raptor Lake-H processor just barely outperforms the older Raptor Lake-U option and it even comes in slower in regard to integrated graphics performance.

A new developer board aims to impress with its high AI performance and versatility both as an independent development board and as an expansion board for the Raspberry Pi. The local acceleration of AI models can reduce dependence on cloud systems.

The Iron Neo is a new and affordable smartwatch that is said to be waterproof and capable of not only tracking sports activities, but also everyday activity and various health metrics.

Some models are becoming increasingly difficult to visually tell apart even for us testers. To laymen, the names "EliteBook X", "EliteBook Ultra", "Envy x360", or "OmniBook x360" may be more confusing than helpful when distinguishing between lower-end and higher-end configurations.

A new AMD Strix Halo-powered laptop has shown up online. It comes from Sixunited, a Chinese company that supplies devices to other OEMs.