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Hollow Knight: Silksong is receiving mixed reviews from Chinese players who are review-bombing the game over its poor Simplified Chinese translation. Team Cherry has acknowledged the issues and promised to improve the translation over the coming weeks.

The Seaviv AIdeaStation R1 is one of the latest mini PCs to arrive with the extremely powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, featuring 16 cores and the discrete-class Radeon 8060S iGPU. Clearly, AMD's Strix Halo APUs are becoming the go-to choice for many high-end mini PCs.

Google accidentally leaked its next Nest devices through its own Home app, exposing the upcoming Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen). The wired-only models are expected to bring 2K video, local storage, and new AI-driven features powered by Gemini. Fresh colors and a rebranded subscription service also appear to be on the way. Google has already teased an October 1 event, but this slip-up has given us an early look at what to expect.

The Android ecosystem is facing a big change. Google's plans to restrict external app installations have sparked a debate over freedom versus control. However, there is a glimmer of hope. A popular tool has emerged as a workaround to keep Android’s app sideloading alive.

In a recent interview, ex-Nintendo developer Ken Watanabe sheds light on why the company avoids new IPs. Nintendo prioritizes inventing unique gameplay experiences, even if players use the same characters. Announced first-party Switch 2 games rely heavily on established Nintendo franchises.

A new particle detector at Brookhaven National Laboratory has passed an important “standard candle” test, showing it has the level of precision needed to study the quark-gluon plasma of the early universe.

Huawei has introduced a new genre of foldable smartphone in 2025 with the Pura X. It launched with a price-tag in excess of $1,000 in its native China - although one of its successors might not, according to a new leak. It might offer reduced performance in the same unique 16:10 form-factor.

Anthropic has agreed to a settlement of $1.5 billion to compensate authors who accused it of using copyrighted works to train its AI models. The authors will get $3,000 per book, with a payout scheduled for approximately 500,000 works. The settlement is a significant milestone in the copyright battle against the AI industry.

TCL has announced a new technical partnership set to benefit its next-gen augmented-reality (AR) glasses at IFA 2025. The world's first RayNeo wearables with Audio by Bang & Olufsen are projected to launch worldwide by the fourth quarter of the year, but might be seen earlier than that in certain regions.

With the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and Dimensity 9500 chipsets on the horizon, manufacturers including OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo are preparing to launch their next-generation smartphones. Upcoming devices, allegedly the OnePlus 15, Oppo Find X9, and Vivo X300 Pro, have now received 3C certification in China.

The Redmi Desktop Speaker 2 Pro is now available for crowdfunding on the Xiaomi Youpin store. It's an affordable speaker with a four-driver setup, a metal grille design, and three connection modes, including wireless playback through Bluetooth.

1More's latest offer might be one for those who want to try open-ear audio, yet would also like a new pair of conventional wireless headphones to fall back on just in case. The brand's latest Fit SE Open Earbuds S20 can now be ordered with the SonoFlow Pro for an attractive combined price. Alternatively, the headphones have attractive discounts as a standalone product right now.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 with the 4K OLED display is currently available with a major 47% discount on Lenovo's official online store, making the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 350-powered notebook an excellent purchase for folks who do not require discrete GPUs. Update: The price of the laptop has dropped even lower.

AMD has officially launched its Ryzen 5 9500F processor in China, which is another entry in the budget gaming segment. The new Zen 5 CPU comes with a 6-core setup that delivers significant performance improvements over its predecessor.

If you spent hours on the original PlayStation in the early 2000s, you might remember a game that stood out with its cel-shaded visuals and cinematic camera work: Fear Effect. Now it’s back as a PC reboot – and has already earned a 90% positive rating on Steam.

In the past few hours, two leakers have confirmed certain details regarding the camera upgrades of the Galaxy S26 series. In particular, the quad-camera system of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to benefit from several changes that should make it more light sensitive. The Galaxy S26 Edge, also known as the Galaxy S26 Air, is also said to receive a better camera.

Microsoft’s next Xbox might support PC platforms like Steam and GOG, powered by the new AMD "Magnus" APU and a virtual machine setup – but this shift in strategy could also drive up the console’s price.

Xiaomi is expected to be among the first manufacturers to launch flagship phones with the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. While the company hasn't disclosed anything about the smartphones yet, a new leak hints at a major redesign.

Porsche is making it easier for its customers to charge their electric vehicles. Car owners can now charge at any of Tesla's Superchargers across North America.

Paradox Interactive is refunding all PlayStation Premium Edition pre-orders for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 starting September 8, following massive backlash over two vampire clans being locked behind a $22 paywall. The publisher promises major adjustments to be revealed on September 17, likely making the Lasombra and Toreador clans available in the base game.

The 2025 Lucid Air Pure lease has seen a price drop, making it more affordable than the Tesla Model 3. The deal on the 420-mile driving range electric sedan runs till the end of September.

Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to make waves among indie releases, hitting an all-time peak of 562,814 concurrent players on Steam and currently sustaining over 412,000 active players, according to the latest numbers.

A new State of Play should take place during the end of September, according to several rumors, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet could be presented during this event. But in the absence of official information, it is necessary to remain cautious.

The Mercedes GLC EQ will celebrate its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The all-electric bestseller trying to set new standards in its segment with an 800-volt architecture, up to 320kW of DC charging and an impressive range.

Anthropic has tightened access to its AI, banning companies with 50 percent or more Chinese ownership from using Claude models.

Tesla is including a forward-looking feature in its latest 2025.32.3 software update for the 2022 and later Model Y and Model 3. A new safety option will leverage the Tesla Vision camera set found all around its vehicles to increase the driver and passenger survivability in the case of an accident.

Unlike most other 14-inch laptops, the Blitz Ultra 2 supports both removable DDR5 SODIMM modules and up to two M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs for a wider level of customization.

The 2025 Polestar 3 is still available with a $17,000 bonus, reducing the monthly lease to just $399. The deal is available until September 30 in the States.

Hyundai is continuing its lease deal by offering the 2025 Ioniq 5 for as low as $179 per month. The promo ends on September 30.

Astroneer, a charming survival craft sandbox game with a vast open world, has dropped to an all-time low price on Steam. Astroneer features all of the hallmarks of a survival craft game — resource extraction and management, exploration and crafting, base building, and automation — but with a more user-friendly tilt than competitors like Satisfactory.

The Digiera HoloMax has debuted at IFA 2025 with a glasses-free 3D display, smart eye tracking, and real-time 2D-to-3D conversion powered by AstraDepth3D and AI. Available in three AMD-powered tiers, the handheld-laptop hybrid offers up to 64 GB RAM, 4 TB storage, and magnetic controllers for portable gaming.

A team of researchers at MIT has developed a new toolkit called SustainaPrint. This toolkit strategically reinforces the critical zones of 3D prints, allowing for greener and more sustainable 3D-printing without sacrificing much of the structural integrity.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition may be in a better technical state than the Gamescom demo suggested. At Pax West 2025, a newer build produced more stable frame rates. With optimization, the FromSoftware title could become one of the better showcases for Switch 2 specs.

The latest news from the camera rumour mill suggests that DJI, the drone, action camera, and e-bike company, will soon launch a compact mirrorless camera with a full-frame sensor and a rangefinder-style design. This would only be the latest

Casio’s Nissan Motorsport (Nismo) collaboration watch has arrived in North America. The Edifice ECBS10NIS-7A features a tri-color design with a bold metal bezel and a leather strap. It is a Bluetooth model, with other features including a stopwatch, an alarm and support for world time.

In response to the Hollow Knight: Silksong price, indie game studios are rethinking their plans. Some developers worry that they can’t recoup costs by charging $20. Other companies downplay the Silksong effect, reasoning that one release can’t disrupt the industry.

A screen-accurate reproduction of the iconic retro mechanical keyboard from Apple TV's hit show Severance is being brought to life through a crowdfunded project, albeit for a hefty price. The Kickstarter campaign recently reached its funding goal, but backers can still avail a significant early-bird discount until 18 September.

The Google Pixel 10 looks almost identical to its predecessor, but Google appears to have significantly redesigned the housing. As iFixit's teardown video shows, certain repairs are significantly easier than on the Pixel 9.

A joint research team from KAIST and LG Energy Solution has developed a new electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries which they claim solves the long-standing “dendrite problem.” This could enable a new generation of long-range, fast-charging electric vehicles.

Apple is expected to unveil at least eight new products in just a few days. Bloomberg reveals some new details about the iPhone 17 series and the Apple Watch Series 11 in a preview, and summarizes what announcements to expect at Apple's biggest launch event of the year.

After the ZimaBoard 2 was previously only available for testers or could only be pre-ordered via a crowdfunding campaign, manufacturer IceWhale has now announced the start of deliveries. Meanwhile, its own home server operating system, ZimaOS, has undergone numerous upgrades in recent months and weeks.

We had the opportunity to get a hands on with the newest 2025 ThinkPad P series, including the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and P16 Gen 3. One of the key changes for the new workstations: The move to all USB-C charging and Gallium Nitride (GaN chargers).

The TCL Q7 or Q750G with a 77-inch screen diagonal is now on sale at Best Buy at a sizeable 45% discount. The TV is part of TCL's 2023 lineup and features a 120 Hz VA panel with VRR support, full-array Local Dimming, and excellent brightness.

The European Union has slapped Google with a €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) fine for abusing its dominance in ad-tech services and favoring its own services over other competitors. The EU has also ordered Google to stop its anti-competitive practices in 60 days.

With a battery life estimated at 21 days or more per charge, Luna claims to have launched one of the world's longest-lasting smart rings at IFA 2025. The second-generation wearable is also touted to have one of the best-trained AIs out there, particularly in terms of sleep-tracking and stress detection. The Luna 2.0 ring is also subscription-free and integrates its own chatbot.

BMW has revealed the new iX3 50 xDrive electric SUV, with a cheaper RWD version on the way later in 2026. The EV can drive up to 500 miles between charges, making it the longest-range electric car currently available in the UK.

Mewgenics finally has a release date, nearly 13 years after its original announcement, as fans of Edmund McMillen get to play the title next year, with the developer stating the added time allows him to deliver a more polished and well-tested experience.

The G1 Pro is another new mini PC that Minisforum has showcased at IFA 2025. It packs the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX in a slim chassis, which is paired with an unspecified Nvidia RTX 50 series Laptop GPU.

Tesla battery suppliers Panasonic and CATL have scoffed at the viability of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles in the near future but pegged them suitable for applications like drones. One of the top battery making rivals of CATL has now managed to organize mass solid-state battery production with 10 Ah cells for UAVs and humanoid robots like Tesla Optimus.

Two well-received and story-rich action-adventure titles are discounted on Steam as part of a special promotion that is running till September 15. The collection, which bundles A Plague Tale: Innocence and A Plague Tale: Requiem, has dropped to a new low of $24.49, 65% off on Steam's suggested retail price of $69.99.