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A new form of ransomware, dubbed HybridPetya, is able to bypass UEFI Secure Boot and can install malware on a system's EFI boot partition. This means that HybridPetya can hold a computer hard drive ransom by preventing it from booting into Windows. It appears the malware is currently in the research phase and has not yet launched publicly.

AYN has released a video of a prototype of its dual-screen Android handheld, the AYN Thor. The video shows the device in use as an emulator for Nintendo DS and 3DS games. It also highlights some of its software features.

BOE's latest ADS Pro display for smartphones is backed to be as color-rich and accurate as some 4K panels thanks to its new pixel matrix. Its variable refresh rate (VRR) and up to 20% power-saving features might add value to an upcoming handset. There is a catch, though, which is that it is not OLED

Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox, the studio behind Borderlands 4, has asked a peculiar question on X, sneakily suggesting that Borderlands 4 may get a PvP DLC or update at some point in the near future. His comment was quickly followed by "Be aware - you have no idea what the team and I were planning."

The most glaring difference between the new iPhone Air and the 17 series alongside which it has debuted (apart from its thickness) is the fact it has only one rear camera. That will not hinder its ability to produce portrait-style photos, though, according to a new report. The Air is now said to be free of the limitations of Apple's last single-camera smartphone in doing so.

The Stop Killing Games campaign has garnered 1.45M verified signatures pushing EU laws to keep purchased games playable after support ends. The aim here is to protect gamers from losing access to their digital games.

Casio’s Gravitymaster GR-B300-8A2 is on sale at Amazon. With its cockpit-inspired design and features like a flight log, it’s a perfect gift for aviation enthusiasts.

A number of smartphone OEMs are tipped to upgrade to batteries of about 7,000mAh in capacity for their next late-year flagships. The Huawei Mate 80 series might not be among them, according to a new leak - although their successors might be. In the meantime, the upcoming premium smartphones might rock the latest, greatest Kirin-series silicon and new cameras.

Many mods exist on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and recently, Digital Dreams decided to go further with an RTX 5090 and more than 3,500 mods. And needless to say that the result is breathtaking.

The 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 is now $150 less expensive to lease than the average price, with up to $11,900 in bonus credit. The deal runs till the end of September.

The iPhone Air is the thinnest handset that Apple has ever made, and buyers may have second thoughts about its battery life for a good reason. Apple, however, has found a novel way to increase the iPhone Air battery life.

Xiaomi's next Redmi-branded tablet has taken a step closer to being released. Launching this year as the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G as distinct devices, the pair will be available globally as well as in Xiaomi's home market.

Casio could release two new G-Shock GM-2100D series watches in the coming weeks, according to recent rumors. Leaked images show that the GM-2110D-3A1 and the GM-2110D-8A will each offer a colored dial, with an inset digital display and an octagonal metal bezel.

Global versions of the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus have appeared in new certification documents following their recent Chinese releases. Likely launching with tweaked hardware from the devices offered in China, it looks like Xiaomi has created dedicated Thai variants, too.

Officially, the DJI Mini 5 Pro isn't supposed to take to the skies until next week, but some retailers already have it in stock and are flying it. An initial unboxing, hands-on and first flight video can now be found on YouTube, and in one European country, the new mini drone with a 1-inch camera and LiDAR sensors is already available to order in three combo packages.

Garmin has now delivered a new stable update for older Forerunner smartwatches like the Forerunner 955, Forerunner 965 and the Forerunner 165. Rolling out as Software Version 25.04, the new update introduces heart rate tracking improvements during activities and several fixes for outstanding bugs.

Available in 50-watt and 120-watt variants, the Twelve South PlugBug with Find My is a charger featuring up to four USB-C ports and built-in Find My support for global device tracking. It also comes in a Travel Edition, designed for use in many countries worldwide.

The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro has surfaced in early benchmarks before its release later this month. Sporting a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 16 GB of RAM, the Pad 8 dispatches its predecessor while also outperforming other high-end tablets powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+.

The Moto Pad 60 Pro is a great tablet from Motorola that offers a lot of power at a reasonable price. However, it is only available in a few Asian countries, which may not necessarily be such a bad thing.

Things aren't looking good for Samsung fans who were eagerly awaiting the successors to the Galaxy S25 family. More and more dreams are being quashed by initial certifications and recent leaks. Not only are fewer upgrades to be expected in the camera, but the battery and fast charging features are also likely to disappoint.

Anyone who wants an ultra-thin flagship smartphone generally has to choose between Apple or Samsung, and make many compromises in doing so, especially in terms of camera and battery performance. That said, significantly less limited flagship devices from China are set to arrive on the market very soon, which are expected to impress in these two areas.

The world's four most popular Android smartphones in the second quarter of 2025 are once again from Samsung, starting with a current mid-range smartphone featuring Gorilla Glass Victus and six years of updates at an affordable price. However, the Apple iPhone series continues to occupy the top spots.

Available with an early bird discount, the Hydrosense is a new wearable device promising to deliver an additional metric for analysing physical activities, helping athletes determine exactly when to hydrate or replenish electrolytes.

Four free games have been unlocked on Amazon Prime Gaming. This comes after the platform offered freebies worth around $55 from September 4, 2025. As for the newly unlocked free game batch, they are worth around $80.

Rogbid Rowatch D2 launches at $129.99, featuring wrist-based blood pressure readings using a pump and cuff system, plus ECG, heart rate, body fat, blood oxygen, sleep, and temperature tracking.

This 2D city builder, enjoyed by 83% of players, is available for less than $5 on Steam. And you only have a few days left to take advantage of this offer, as it ends soon.

Techland has moved Dying Light: The Beast's release date forward by one day to September 18, 2025, celebrating the milestone of surpassing one million pre-orders. The standalone game marks Kyle Crane's return after a 13-year absence from the franchise, with the protagonist seeking revenge after escaping brutal experimentation.

Nintendo's hour-long Direct presentation on September 12, 2025, delivered quite a few announcements that celebrated Super Mario Bros.' 40th anniversary.

The Peladn HA-4 packs the performance of the latest AMD technology into a compact format. With the Ryzen 7 7840HS and the integrated Radeon 780M, the mini PC offers enough power for office, multimedia and light gaming scenarios and is recommended as an attractively priced all-rounder for everyday use.

Tesla has ended sales of the Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the U.S., just six months after launch. While Tesla hasn’t given an official reason, weak demand and poor value compared to other trims may have played a role.

Audi is offering a time-limited $20,000 bonus on the S e-tron GT Quattro for both lease and purchase. The deal runs till the end of September.

Toyota has further reduced the monthly lease cost of the 2025 bZ4X by $20, making it even more affordable than a Corolla. The electric SUV is now offered for as low as $179 per month for 36 months until the end of September.

The new DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC is available immediately for download and can be played by players after ending the main storyline.

Aside from the big CPU update, HP has made a number of smaller changes all around the model for easier usability and improved charging ergonomics.

An enterprising modder has built himself a rather impressive DIY Framework Laptop with an integrated mechanical keyboard with the coveted HHKB layout. The mod makes the repairable thin-and-light laptop significantly thicker, but that extra space also adds room for sleek integrated volume, screen brightness, and keyboard backlight dials.

Sony’s most powerful console isn’t preventing Borderlands 4 performance issues. Lacking a patch, the PS5 Pro game exhibits poor optimization and frequent stuttering. Some gamers criticize developers for not releasing more PS5 Pro Enhanced games.

The latest Humble Bundle package — Humbling Soulslike — contains seven soulslike ARPGs worth $229 and is going for $16. All the games included in this bundle are rated “playable” or “verified” for Steam Deck. The offer is only redeemable on Steam.

Keychron is preparing to launch the Q16 HE 8K, a 65% keyboard that it claims is the first with a full ceramic build. Set to debut on Kickstarter in October, the keyboard combines an 8K polling rate with Hall effect magnetic switches, adjustable actuation, Snap Tap, and many pro-level customizations.

Nintendo may be exploring alternative ways to boost revenue beyond $80 first-party game prices. Gamers are objecting to the cost of the new Super Mario Galaxy versions. The Nintendo Direct also featured paid DLC for the unreleased Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

The Outlast Trials is a spin-off of the critically acclaimed Outlast franchise, with a heavy focus on Multiplayer Co-op and PvE. The game is currently at its lowest recorded price of $11.99, 70% off on Steam for a limited time.

Prolific Ice Universe has started a petition to force Samsung to change the head of the imaging department of the Galaxy S series phones. The leaker has expressed concern about the direction of the Galaxy S cameras and fears that the flagship Galaxy S26 phones may fall behind the competition next year.

There is a 90% chance humanity could detect an explosion of a primordial black hole within the next decade, possibly shedding light on particle physics and confirming early universe theories.

Samsung has accidentally confirmed the existence of its next entry-level tablet series. Skipping the Galaxy Tab A10 entirely, the company has revealed that it will soon be offering the Galaxy Tab A11 and Galaxy Tab A11 Plus with optional LTE connectivity.

According to a new report, Honor is preparing to step into the world of compact high-end tablets. Dubbed the MagicPad mini, the tablet will be preceded by the MagicPad 3 Pro, whose launch window Honor has already confirmed publicly.

Garmin's next mid-range smartwatch has popped up again after initially surfacing earlier this summer. Confirmed to have the hardware necessary to take ECGs, the Garmin Venu 4 would be the second Venu release of the year after the Venu X1 that launched in June.

Vivo continues to position the Vivo X300 as the true successor to the Vivo X200 Pro mini. To emphasise that, the company has now started directly comparing the two and highlighting various advancements that feature inside its next compact flagship smartphone.

The Moto Pad 60 Pro is only available in a few countries; the rest of the world has to make do with the almost identical Lenovo Idea Tab Pro. Is that really so bad? And what are the differences?

Asus will unveil two unusual screens in the coming days, including a 162-inch microLED display with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits and a brand-new OLED monitor for professional users that reaches full 4K resolution at a frame rate of 240 Hz.

Xgimi is currently accepting pre-orders for its new Horizon 20 Max home theater projector. This model is said to offer up to 5,700 lumens brightness, with wide coverage of the BT.2020 color gamut. Plus, it has Google TV, tools like optical zoom and automatic focus, and a range of gaming features.

Anker has listed the new soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant wireless earbuds at a retailer in Europe. They support voice commands and live translations, and the assistant can also answer questions. Already available to pre-order in one colorway, the product has a similar design to its predecessor.