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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.

Tesla has started building its first true V4 Supercharger station in California. Located in Campbell, the site will feature 16 V4 charging posts and, for the first time, V4 cabinets.

Shokz has refreshed its OpenFit 2 earbuds with a plus model that brings some notable upgrades. From support for Dolby Audio to an improved audio experience and the addition of a wireless charging case, the OpenFit 2+ earbuds try to justify their higher price tag.

Large tablets from well-known manufacturers are barely affordable. If you want a screen bigger than 13 inches for a low price, you have to turn to smaller brands. We got a chance to take a look at the Teclast T65, an Android tablet that offers a lot for a little money. Here's a summary of our findings.

Arguably one of the best laptops for most people is now back at its lowest-ever price on Amazon. The M4 MacBook Air 13, which features the latest consumer-level laptop chip from Apple, can be had for just a dollar shy of US$800.

Electric vehicle sales in Europe grew by 26% in the past eight months compared to last year, as more people embrace electric mobility. However, while many EV makers are benefiting from this surge, Tesla is seeing a decline.

Konami recently asked gamers for their opinion on which game in the Metal Gear Solid franchise should be remade next. And this is excellent news for fans around the world.

BlockBlasters, a verified title on Steam, was removed after it stole players' cryptocurrency to the tune of an estimated $150,000 over a period of one month. The game, released in July 2025, reportedly stole from 261 user accounts, including that of a Twitch streamer who was collecting donations for his cancer treatment.

According to a Digital Foundry review, Silent Hill f performance on Sony’s flagship console has caveats. The PS5 Pro enhanced game suffers from shimmering reflections due to its PSSR implementation. Like other PS5 Pro games, players don’t have the ability to disable the upscaling feature.

YouTuber The Phawx recently put the GPD Win 5, powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max series, through its paces and found it delivering console-level performance in a handheld form factor with impressive ergonomics. In their early impressions video, they explore everything the GPD Win 5 brings to the table.

When it comes to Lenovo's ThinkPad laptop series, the ThinkPad E series is the entry-level. While the E series is affordable, customers buying the AMD version also had to live with outdated CPUs. This is still the case with the new ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD, but this model is still much improved.

Ahead of the release on October 30, Embark Studios has announced an open playtest for Arc Raiders. Pre-orders are live on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the PlayStation Store.

Gigabyte has now released its water-cooled RTX 5090 eGPU solution. Also equipped with a host of expansion ports, the Aorus RTX 5090 AI Box is a pricey affair at launch.

About four months after the first official teaser, Activision is back with a multiplayer-focused trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Alongside it, an in-depth blog post covers the maps, modes, perks, weapons, and other details of the upcoming game. Three of the 18 confirmed maps are remastered Black Ops 2 areas.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL does not have the brightest, fastest or highest resolution of smartphone displays. PWM flickering is observable unlike on other smartphones too. Nonetheless, new DxOMark analysis puts the Pixel 10 Pro XL ahead of the chasing pack.

Xiaomi has now provided a look at the Xiaomi 17 series in the flesh before its official launch later this week. Lining up as the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the trio will be available in multiple launch colours by the looks of things.

The all-black G-Shock GM-B2100BD-1A has officially been discontinued, joining the Rose Gold 2100GD and Silver 2100D that kicked off the full-metal 2100 series back in 2022.

Chinese researchers have decided to study Trappist-1 with the Fast Radio Telescope in order to discover potential traces of life. And other studies are planned using other methods.

Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has revealed a supermassive black hole with tremendous growth, like nothing ever seen before. This discovery is not only epic, but it could pave the way for scientists to gain insight into how black holes are born.

Gigabyte has now officially presented its first Thunderbolt 5 eGPU. Equipped with a desktop-class graphics card and multiple ports, the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI Box is seemingly still unavailable to purchase despite implying otherwise.

The iReader Neo 3 Pro is a budget e-reader with a black and white Carta 1300 display. However, instead of a recessed screen like some budget e-readers, its display is covered with nano-etched glass.

The memory semiconductor industry doldrums period is seemingly over as companies like SanDisk, Micron, or Samsung are now raising their prices. The AI-powered boom of chips and data centers may be the culprit.

Trek has launched the Checkpoint+, the company’s first e-bike in the gravel lineup. Trek’s new e-bike is equipped with TQ’s latest HPR60 motor and a 360 Wh battery, which is said to offer a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) and 50 miles (80.4 km) of range on a single charge. Available in three variants, it’s now on sale via Trek’s official website.

Microsoft has announced another round of price increases for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles in the United States, marking the second time this year the gaming giant has raised hardware costs. The new pricing takes effect on October 3, adding between $20 and $70 to various console models.

The wait is over for Galaxy S24 users as Samsung has officially begun the stable rollout of One UI 8, bringing a fresh wave of updates and refinements. This new software, based on Android 16, promises a smoother experience with new AI tools and features that enhance usability.

Mike Ybarra thinks tariffs are a convenient excuse to raise Xbox console prices further. The former Microsoft executive believes that dwindling hardware profits are the main motivator. Critics counter that some manufacturers are still realizing the full ramifications of tariffs.

The iQOO 15 is set to launch as one of the first phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This flagship phone recently starred in a leaked hands-on video, showcasing a color-changing back, which has now been officially revealed by the company.

MSI has introduced a special edition of its Forge GK600 TKL wireless mechanical keyboard. Offered in three variants, the new model sports a 1.06-inch display, hot-swappable linear switches, and unique keycap sets, including topographic options.

Samsung is rumored to use new display technology for the OLED panel in its flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra that could make it brighter and more power efficient. The other two phones in the series, however, may not get the same treatment.

Ampsos is offering a new power bank that is relatively compact given its capabilities. It supports solar charging, delivers enough power to properly charge laptops, and comes equipped with a display, multiple output options and integrated cables.

Wallpaper engine and similar apps won't be needed soon, as Microsoft has decided to reintroduce the ability to use video as the desktop background in Windows 11. The feature was abandoned long ago and was last available in Windows Vista.

The Seiko SSH183J1 and the SSH185J1, two Astron GPS Solar Limited Edition watches, will be released globally in the coming weeks. These 2025 timepieces have titanium and ceramic casing and straps, with brightly colored accents. Features include support for world time, a stopwatch and a power saving mode.

Even the current PCIe 5.0 standard can only provide 75 watts of power, so almost all dedicated graphics cards require an additional power cable, which often looks unsightly and complicates installation. Asus now wants to change that, as a concept motherboard delivers up to 250 watts directly via PCIe.