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USB-A or USB-C? Many laptops nowadays forgo the old USB-A port completely, opting for only USB-C ports. HP recently redesigned its HP EliteBook business laptops, and the American manufacturer found a way to modernize the port selection sensibly.

Director Naoki Hamaguchi has finalized the storyline for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. The game will follow Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Rebirth with new gameplay mechanics and content. Hamaguchi expects that the alterations will please new players and veterans of the RPG franchise.

Facepunch refines Source 2–based creation platform with improved workflow, physics stability and rendering performance

Solo developer Vedinad’s Megabonk has exploded into Steam stardom, selling an estimated 1.3 million copies and peaking at 117,336 concurrent players on October 5, handily surpassing Hades II’s all-time high of 112,947, while averaging ~100,000 daily players, touting a 92% score from 23,000 reviews.

The Anbernic RG DS is a new gaming handheld that will launch at a price of under $100. Unsurprisingly, the device will come with two screens and in different color models.

Thanks to an update, RingConn users will now get alerts about sun exposure and potentially harmful UV radiation. This may go a long way in helping reduce the risk of skin cancer.

These Martian probes have managed to capture an image that terrestrial telescopes are not capable of capturing. And the result is mind-boggling given their equipment.

Battlefield 6 launched strongly on PC, hitting over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam within 25 minutes and a 24-hour peak of 747,400. This is despite its debut being undermined by widespread access errors for users who purchased the game through the EA app.

Samsung is expected to deliver its first tri-foldable smartphone later this year. In the meantime, the company has released the Samsung W26, which differs from the Galaxy Z Fold7 in a few crucial areas. Samsung only sells its latest foldable in China, though.

Bethesda has scheduled its annual Fallout Day livestream for October 23 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, promising studio updates, community segments, and a Fallout for Hope post-show.

The Tank M4 is a new smartwatch with a very comprehensive range of advertised features and is even said to be suitable for diving. The model features an AMOLED display and supports offline maps.

This cheap secondary screen can display various system parameters and should therefore be particularly relevant for gamers. There are various customization options, and the general layout of the display has both advantages and disadvantages.

The collaboration between MSI and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport has resulted in a new limited edition of the MSI Prestige 16 AI+, which packs a 4K OLED panel into an eye-catching chassis with a Mercedes-AMG-inspired design.

A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo has developed a device called picoRing — an ultra-low-power, ring-based mouse that uses a novel communication method. The researchers say it can endure over a month of continuous use without recharging.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is set to launch in China on October 22, 2025. Ahead of the formal release, the company has showcased its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship in official photos.

The Google Pixel Watch 2 is getting new features as part of a software update. One of these features isn't specifically advertised by Google, but it could still be a significant improvement depending on the intended use.

Hacking group 'Crimson Collective' now claims to have breached Nintendo, posting internal file lists online. The group also hit Red Hat very recently. Nintendo hasn't acknowledged the attack as of writing.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Wireless Mouse 3 Comfort Edition, a more refined version of its earlier model designed for all-day use. It pairs a sculpted, ergonomic body with silent TTC switches and dual-mode connectivity for up to three devices.

Anker has just showcased new power station, the Solix C2000 Gen 2, which is designed to deliver high performance and be able to supply the most demanding consumers with an adequate power supply. True to its namesake, the model also supports solar charging.

The WO-4 is a new mini PC that is advertised as an all-round system and intended for a number of applications, including gaming. The model comes with an APU from AMD and is available in two configurations.

There are still many secrets hidden throughout Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in various locations in the game. And if you want to find them, you'll need to be patient.

Samsung fans in Europe will once again have the opportunity to try out an Exynos chipset with the Galaxy S26 family, expected in January 2026 and likely consisting of at least the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The rumors surrounding the Exynos 2600 in a Galaxy S26 model have now been confirmed in a media report.

Casio’s GM-2110D G-Shock series is reportedly gaining a new navy and limited edition brown/beige variant for 2025, with a slim metal case and rugged specs. Collectors are tracking upcoming releases closely.

The RedMagic 11 Pro is set to launch on October 17, 2025, as a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship that's geared for gaming. Recently, the company shared the design of the phone, and now, it has teased some core gaming features of the device.

Xiaomi is launching a new water filter that is designed to significantly improve water quality while providing a practical flow rate, making it suitable for larger households. It can also be controlled via an app.

Anker is currently in the process of developing new wireless earbuds with a range of features, including live translation, feature adaptive ANC and support for lossless or low-loss wireless data transmission via LDAC.

Chilkey’s ND104 mechanical keyboard launches on Kickstarter October 15 with six colors, ISO layout option, tri-mode wireless, and early bird pricing - starting at $169 for the Lite and $189 for the Ultra edition.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is reported to have an estimated price of anywhere between $240 and $280 per unit. This estimate is up from $220 for the last-gen SoC and $200 for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

An early leak reveals Samsung is refining the design for its upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro earbuds. Based on an icon found in new firmware, the company is moving away from the previous angular look in favor of a softer, more rounded shape.

Following the colossal failure of MindsEye, several developers of the game wrote an open letter accusing Build A Rocket Boy of mistreatment. But the studio has not yet responded.

Humble Bundle has added a new game bundle — Cosmic Mysteries and Noir Realities. This bundle as the name suggests comes packed with titles that revolve around investigation, crime, and horror. All the games in this bundle are Steam Deck-compatible.

A homeowner tackled a major wasp infestation by 3D printing a one-way excluder that, with a PC fan, removed hundreds of wasps from their walls. The design files have been shared for others to use and adapt.

When Google introduced the Pixel Watch 4, it heavily promoted the smartwatch's repairability. iFixit has now performed a teardown of the smartwatch and given it a near-perfect repairability score.

NuPhy has officially updated its entire line-up of Halo V2 wireless mechanical keyboards with its NuPhyIO firmware, which makes the keyboards compatible with NuPhy's in-house customisation suite and supposedly increases the battery life on all the models by as much as 300%.

DeepSeek has released DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp, an experimental AI LLM designed to reduce compute costs while maintaining good performance when compared to its prior version, DeepSeek-V3.1-Terminus. The open-source model free to download and use, while the public API costs over 50% less.

The HiMill D1 and D1S can process various materials, not just plastics, with high precision and a certain degree of automation. The price is comparatively low, which could make this CNC machine quite appealing to regular users and tinkerers.

OnePlus is preparing to launch its next flagship, the OnePlus 15. The device is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Ahead of the official release, the company has revealed key details about the phone's display, officially confirming that the OnePlus 15 will feature BOE's third-generation Oriental screen.

The Link 8 is a new tablet running Android 15, which comes with an increased refresh rate and and two different configurations. Its internal mass storage can be expanded via microSD, and a GPS module is onboard as well.

The GMKtec EVO-X2, a mini PC powered by AMD's ludicrous Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, is on sale at Amazon with a starting price of $1,499.99. The mini PC would make for an excellent home theatre gaming PC or travel workstation, thanks to its RTX 4070-beating performance and compact size. In our review of the mini PC, we called it one of the best mini PCs of 2025, thanks to that performance.

Google has delivered a new batch of updates from the Pixel 7 through the Pixel 10 series. Available globally, the October 2025 update contains numerous improvements, including one specific to the recent Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Another popular Ubisoft game may soon land on Nintendo’s handheld. A French store is the first retailer to reveal the Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 cover. Its release date and price remain unknown, but the title will join other Switch 2 games that opt for a Game-Key Card.

Battlefield 6 launched today, and Razer is celebrating the release with a special giveaway. Fans can take part for a chance to win a copy of Battlefield 6: Phantom Edition, which comes packed with extra content.

The Immo Air 3 is a new AR headset that is also intended for productive applications and comes with a smart ring. Several configuration options are advertised, although these might be primarily relevant for developers.

Final has introduced the ZE500 for ASMR 3D earbuds, engineered for binaural and ASMR audio experiences with ultra-fine volume control. The earbuds deliver an immersive sound experience and a comfortable, sleep-friendly design.

The 8BitDo Pro 3 controller has been available to buy in the US since mid-August, but those in Europe and the UK have had to wait a while to buy it. After almost two months, the controller is now available to buy in all four colors, including the orange variant announced recently.

Offering high-speed chaos and social competition on a grand scale, Riders Republic turns extreme sports into a playground where mountain bikers, skiers, and wingsuit pilots collide. The ongoing Steam sale has slashed the price by nearly 80%, bringing this open world game down to just $9.99 for a limited time amidst a limited time free trial.

Nvidia has launched a new giveaway for gamers in Australia, and the prize includes two RTX 5080 Founders Edition cards. The entries are currently open and will close on October 13.

Live sports are coming to Apple Vision Pro for the first time. Spectrum’s partnership with the NBA could define whether Apple’s $3,499 headset finally earns mainstream appeal.

Intel will no longer be blindly contributing to the open-source software ecosystem, with recent comments from the company indicating that it will be using open-source as an "advantage to Intel." Intel was previously known for contributing substantial development efforts to open-source projects and releasing many of its AI acceleration tools and programs under open-source licences.

Faced with an interminable wait, a fan has decided to create what he believes to be the map of GTA 6, and the result is pretty impressive. But beware, this is all just speculation and an independent project.