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Jul 4
Tomb Raider I-VI Remastered is a collection of the remasters of the early Tomb Raider games released in the 90s and early 2000s. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Remaster of popular adventure game gets a 55% discount for a limited time

Tomb Raider I-VI Remastered is a collection of the early Tomb Raider games released in the early 90s and early 2000s that have been remade with modern graphics and controls but with the option to switch to the polygon graphics and tank controls of the original. Now, the collection of six games can be bought for less than half the price.
Habeeb Onawole, 04 Jul 2025 01:32
Call of Duty: WW2 banner (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Call of Duty: WW2 players are being hacked by RCE exploit after shooter debuts on Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass can breathe new life into titles with dwindling support. Unfortunately, overlooked security concerns for Call of Duty: WW2 have resurfaced. The RCE exploit allows hackers to assume control of another player's PC.
Adam Corsetti, 04 Jul 2025 01:18
The Halo smart ring is a new wearable for the Indian market (Image source: Pebble)

Pebble Halo smart ring comes with a display and $47 price tag

The Halo smart ring is a new wearable that is equipped with a display and supports gestures. However, there's arguably some confusion regarding the company or brand name.
Silvio Werner, 04 Jul 2025 01:17
The HMD Skyline. (Image source: HMD)

HMD Candy 5G: Upcoming budget phone with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 surfaces in new leak

Human Mobile Devices, better known as HMD, continues to expand its smartphone lineup. A new leak has revealed key specifications of an upcoming budget phone, the HMD Candy 5G.
Huzefa Baloch, 04 Jul 2025 01:04
Jul 3
Mecha Break screenshot showing mechs ready for battle

Steam: New free PvPvE shooter with flashy graphics and aerial mech combat tops Steam player charts despite harsh criticism

Just two days after its full-scale launch, free-to-play extraction shooter, Mecha Break, has already garnered a massive player base, topping out at over 100,000 players in spite of the game's rather middling review score and criticism of its monetisation.
Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jul 2025 23:56
The Huawei Watch GT 5 is receiving a HarmonyOS 5.1 update. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 5 smartwatch gets new voice recorder feature in update

Huawei is rolling out a new HarmonyOS 5.1 update for the Watch GT 5 smartwatch. Software version 5.1.0.16 is said to bring a range of new features to this wearable, including a voice recorder tool. Plus, there are also improvements for older tools like the alarm and contacts list.
Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 23:51
The Huawei Watch D2 (pictured) is receiving a software update in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei smartwatch update brings new HRV feature to users

Huawei is rolling out a new smartwatch update: software version 4.1.0.16 (C00M05). This HarmonyOS 5.1 release brings several new features to the Huawei Watch D2, including a new sleep-related heart rate variability (HRV) metric. While this update is currently on the way to users in China, it is expected to be rolled out globally in the future.
Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 23:39
Say goodbye to power woes with FOSSiBOT's new F3600 Pro portable power station

FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro portable power station: The ultimate solution for power outages and outdoor adventures, now at a greatly discounted price

With power outages becoming the norm in summer, the FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro is a one-stop solution for all your energy needs. The F3600 Pro's capacity can be expanded as required and can power even heavy-duty appliances with ease. Together with FOSSiBOT's own SP420 solar panels, the F3600 Pro is getting some great discounts this time, making for a veritable power backup system both indoors and out.
Adverti‎cle, 03 Jul 2025 23:13
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will get numerous colorful cases (Image source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Leak shows official cases, including magnetic Qi2 case

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will officially debut in a few days. A leak has now revealed which official cases Samsung will offer for the foldable phone. The lineup will apparently include a Qi2 case, which can is compatible with magnetic MagSafe and Qi2 accessories.
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 22:34
Black Desert's reviews are mixed as of late, but overall reviews still remain "Mostly Positive". Pictured - Official artwork from the game. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Free on Steam: This stunning open world MMO is free again on Steam, but don’t expect a smooth ride

Black Desert is once again free to claim on Steam. This visually stunning MMO offers deep sandbox systems but leans heavy on grind and cash shop elements. Worth grabbing if you’re curious.
Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jul 2025 22:22
EA has announced it will shut down Anthem servers next year (image source: EA)

Anthem will be permanently shut down in January 2026

EA has announced it is shutting down Anthem in January 2026, roughly seven years after it first launched. After that, the game will be fully unplayable, even its single-player mode.
Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 22:21
Google reduces the battery life of the Pixel 6a via an automatic update (Image source: Google)

Pixel 6a: Google offers up to $150 in compensation after update reduces battery life

Google Pixel 6a owners will receive an automatic and mandatory software update in a few days that could drastically reduce battery life. Google has now confirmed that affected customers can receive up to $150 in compensation.
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 22:11
Nothing Phone 3 features an asymmetric camera setup (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nothing Phone (3): Nothing's first 'flagship' phone disappoints and is too costly

Nothing has officially announced its first 'flagship' phone after a long wait—one that’s starting to feel like it may not have been worth it. The Nothing Phone (3) is arriving over 720 days after the Nothing Phone (2), so expectations were high for a major wow factor. It did deliver, but largely from the other direction.
Chibuike Okpara, 03 Jul 2025 22:09
The Moto G100 Pro is a new smartphone with a big battery (Image source: Lenovo)

Moto G100 Pro: New Motorola smartphone sports large battery and up to 4,500 nits

The Moto G100 Pro is a new smartphone that tries to convince budget-conscious users with its relatively low price. The handset features an AMOLED display with a respectable peak brightness of 4,500 nits.
Silvio Werner, 03 Jul 2025 21:44
Assassin's Creed Origins tells the origin story of the Assassin Brotherhood. (Image source: Ubisoft, Steam, edited)

Deal | Steam Summer Sale: One of best open-world AAA action RPG by Ubisoft is now less than $10

Set in the Ptolemaic era of ancient Egypt, Assassin's Creed Origins introduced the whole open-world, action RPG formula, which games like Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Valhalla, and Shadows use. The game is critically acclaimed and, as such, is a fantastic deal for $8.99 in the Steam Summer Sale.
Fawad Murtaza, 03 Jul 2025 21:04
New MacBook Pro models are expected to launch later this year with Apple's new M5 series chips (image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple roadmap leak confirms hardware upgrades for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini and Mac Pro

Apple Insider has revealed what Apple has in store for us in 2025 and 2026. The company's 2025 lineup will primarily feature incremental changes, with an M5 chip at the helm, while some major upgrades are reserved for the M6 lineup.
Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 20:58
Promotional image of Reaper Actual by Distinct Possibility Studios. (Image source: Reaper Actual)

Reaper Actual is an upcoming persistent open-world FPS from former PlanetSide 2 devs

A studio headed by John Smedley, Tramell Issac, and Matt Higby has announced a new open-world persistent first-person shooter called Reaper Actual. The game will have both PvP and PvE, as well as Etherlink blockchain integration for in-game trading.
Vineet Washington, 03 Jul 2025 20:43
Techland's decision comes in the middle of what is arguably one of the most challenging periods for video game developers and publishers alike (image source: Techland)

Dying Light developer Techland cancels 2 unannounced games due to financial challenges

The cancellations do not reportedly affect it's Dying Light franchise with Dying Light: The Beast expected to launch later next month.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Jul 2025 20:38
TCL's new D2 series comprise of the D2, the D2 Plus, and the D2 Pro smart door lock (Image source: TCL)

TCL’s new D2 series smart door lock launches with palm vein unlocking and built-in doorbell

TCL has unveiled a new smart home gadget, the D2 Pro smart door lock, in the US. TCL’s new smart home accessory comes with AI-powered palm vein recognition that is advertised as being able to open the door in just 0.3 seconds. The smart lock also features a built-in 10,000 mAh rechargeable battery, doorbell, IP55 water resistance, Amazon Alexa, and Google Voice Assistant support.
Abhinav Fating, 03 Jul 2025 19:41
A recent "Z Fold7" render. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Galaxy Z Fold7: New leak corroborates underwhelming dust resistance

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is touted to launch as Samsung's most advanced foldable Android smartphone to date soon. Despite that, it is thought to lag behind other upcoming rivals such as the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in terms of official ingress-protection ratings. The Fold7 might be more than robust enough in other ways, though.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2025 19:30
As many as 40 games are still in active development despite layoffs earlier this week at Microsoft (image source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Studios Head Confirms 40+ Xbox Games Still in Development Amid Microsoft Layoffs

It is business as usual at Xbox Game Studios despite layoffs as per an internal memo sent to staff earlier this week.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Jul 2025 19:27
The Starlink Performance kit for enterprise customers. (Image source: Starlink)

Starlink drops Performance dish price by $500 to make room for gigabit speed model

Starlink has a new rugged Performance dish in store that is ready for the gigabit satellite Internet speeds upgrade that is coming in 2026. Its predecessor is now being deeply discounted for a limited time.
Daniel Zlatev, 03 Jul 2025 19:15
Street Fighter 6 was one of the first titles to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 this year (image source: CAPCOM)

Nintendo Switch 2 Outperforms Xbox Series S in Street Fighter 6 Due To DLSS Implementation

The Nintendo Switch 2 exceeds performance expectations in yet another title thanks to Nvidia's DLSS gains in play.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Jul 2025 19:08
Sycom equips the GeForce RTX 5080 with AIO water cooling and Noctua fans (Image source: Sycom)

Sycom launches GeForce RTX 5080 LC Hydro with AIO water cooler and five fans

Sycom is combining the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 with an all-in-one liquid cooler and Noctua fans, which should allow the high-end GPU to run particularly cool and quiet. Its clock speeds are also expected to benefit from this beefy cooling system, which should also result in higher gaming performance.
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 18:51
An image depicting Earth and its atmosphere. (Image source: Bluebackimage, Adobe Stock)

This video traces the movements of tectonic plates over 1.8 billion years

This video shows the various changes in tectonic plates that have taken place over the last 1.8 billion years. It helps us understand and predict future changes.
Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jul 2025 18:50
The Pad Lite. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Pad Lite previewed as upcoming budget Android tablet

OnePlus has confirmed that the Pad Lite will be a part of its upcoming Summer 2025 product event. The OEM hints that it will launch as an affordable Android tablet alongside other devices such as the new Nord 5 smartphone and Watch 3 43mm. Its availability seems limited to just one region, however.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2025 18:44
Figment 2 and Sky Racket will be free next week. Pictured: edited screenshot from Figment 2. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games confirms upcoming free games valued at nearly $40

With the refresh on the free game section, Epic Games Store has officially revealed the two free games that will be available on the storefront from July 10 to July 17, 2025. They have good player ratings and a combined value of $39.98.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 18:28
“No subscriptions. No loot boxes. No battle pass,” says Subnautica 2 dev. (Image Source: Unknown Worlds)

"Nothing has changed," Subnautica 2 devs reassure fans after leadership overhaul

Following Krafton’s sudden removal of Subnautica’s founding leadership, Unknown Worlds has issued a community letter reassuring fans that development on Subnautica 2 continues unchanged. The core team remains intact, Early Access is still planned, and the game will stay single-player-first with optional co-op.
Nitisha Upadhye, 03 Jul 2025 18:28
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PS5 retail case game (Image source: Best Buy)

Death Stranding 2 forecasted to sell 1.4 million copies by end of June, as new PS5 games depend on the PS Store

Digital downloads of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach are anchoring sales for the anticipated PS5 game. A new Ampere estimate confirms how the popularity of the PS Store is overcoming slow physical purchases. Previous data from the UK and Japan hinted at a less impressive launch.
Adam Corsetti, 03 Jul 2025 18:26
Helldivers 2 has been announced for the Xbox Series S|X (image source: Xbox)

Helldivers 2 finally launches on Xbox Series S|X a year after its PS5 release

Arrowhead and Sony have confirmed Helldivers 2 is finally landing on Xbox Series S|X. Pre-orders are now open, and the game will be playable in late August.
Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 18:06
Figment is said to offer a mind-bending story with whimsical graphics. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Deal | Epic Games Store: First July 2025 free game giveaway now available on Android and iOS

The Epic Games Store has started a new month by discounting a fresh game on Android and iOS to $0.00. Available from today in a deal worth a combined $11.98, Figment sees the storefront aligning its free game programs once again for another week.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 17:53
An early review reveals the GeForce RTX 5050 is slower than the GeForce RTX 4060. (Image source: Colorful)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 trails Intel Arc B580 and barely beats Radeon RX 7600 in early review

An early review has now confirmed what the specifications already suggest: The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 is slower than last generation’s GeForce RTX 4060. Even the Intel Arc B580 outperforms the RTX 5050, whilst offering significantly more graphics memory for a minimal price premium.
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 17:35
The Redmi Note 14 Pro. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus surfaces ahead of rumored August launch

According to word on the grapevine, Xiaomi's next major launch event will be for the Redmi Note 15 series. The mid-range phones are expected to debut in China next month, and a device claimed to be the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has also surfaced at a certification website.
Ricci Rox, 03 Jul 2025 17:26
Phil Spencer (left), Sarah Bond (middle), and Matt Booty (right) in an Xbox podcast. (Image source: Xbox on YouTube)

Report: Microsoft tying to move towards AI agents amid mass layoffs

The mass layoffs at Microsoft have shut down a lot of upcoming projects and dismantled several established development teams. One developer has now stated that the company is looking to replace its workforce with AI agents wherever possible.
Vineet Washington, 03 Jul 2025 17:26
Apple is also believed to have adopted a new design for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Concept image shown. (Image source: Majin Bu)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max battery capacity leaks with decent gains over current iPhone 16 Pro Max

It seems that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be dethroning Apple's current battery life champ when it launches this September. According to a new leak, this year's model will match Samsung's own Galaxy S25 Ultra when it comes to battery capacity too,
Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 17:22
MSI has decided to offer its first AMD gaming handheld in a choice of two colours. (Image source: MSI)

New MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition receives surprise release before new Asus ROG Ally with global launch incoming

MSI has started selling its first AMD Ryzen-based gaming handheld in a rather surprising release. Sporting an 8-inch display and the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU that will eventually also be found inside the next Asus ROG Ally and the Lenovo Legion Go 2, the MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition also features 24 GB RAM and a huge 80 Wh battery.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 17:14
The Xiaomi 33W Magnetic Power Bank 10000 Integrated Cable is now available in the UK. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 33W Magnetic Power Bank with integrated cable has just arrived in the UK

The Xiaomi 33W Magnetic Power Bank 10000 Integrated Cable has been released in the UK. This accessory offers wireless charging, with a phone held in place using magnets. There is also an integrated USB-C cable and USB-C port, with the remaining battery level indicated with LEDs.
Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 17:13
Pictured - Garmin Instinct 2X Solar in the Coyote Tan colorway (left) and the Garmin Forerunner 255 in Tidal Blue (right). (Image source: Garmin)

Deal | Two of Garmin's best smartwatches are down to their lowest-ever prices on Amazon, thanks to big discounts

The Garmin Forerunner 255 (Tidal Blue) and Instinct 2X Solar (Coyote Tan) are now at their lowest Amazon prices yet, offering advanced training, solid outdoor features, and great battery life for under $199.99 and $349.99 respectively.
Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jul 2025 17:06
Turemetal's UP3 case is compact but packs outstanding heat dissipation potential (Image Source: ChipHell)

Intel's Core Ultra 7 265K desktop CPU runs at under 80° C in a Turemetal UP3 fanless mini-ITX case

The Intel Arrow Lake mid-range processors are power efficient enough to run at sub-80° C temperatures in a quality fanless mini- ITX case from Turemetal. More demanding loads could lead to 80° C temps, but day-to-day use cases do not exceed 60° C.
Bogdan Solca, 03 Jul 2025 17:03
The Samsung Galaxy G Fold might be out of reach for most users (image source: Android Authority)

Galaxy G Fold: Specifications, design, and availability of Samsung's first multi-fold smartphone revealed by new leaks

Samsung's inaugural multi-folding smartphone, the Galaxy G Fold, might be available in limited quantities at launch. Its folding mechanism differs from that of the Mate XT Ultimate.
Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 16:37
DxOMark has praised the Find X8 Ultra's overall camera performance. Pictured: the phone. (Image source: Oppo - edited)

DxOMark ranks Oppo Find X8 Ultra as best camera phone

The top-performing camera phone list on DxOMark has been updated, and besides introducing scores from the new test protocol, this update has put the Oppo Find X8 Ultra in the first position.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 16:21
The narco sea drone directed by Starlink off the Carribean coast. (Image source: Armada de Colombia)

Starlink-guided narco sea drone caught doing test run for cartels with two dishes

The two-way satellite communication that Starlink dishes provide could prove key for unmanned narco traffic semi-submersibles. The sea drone equipped with Starlink guidance was caught empty during a test run.
Daniel Zlatev, 03 Jul 2025 16:20
The Vivo X200 FE and X Fold5 are set to arrive in India within a fortnight. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold5: Vivo confirms international release date for new foldable alongside X200 FE compact flagship

Vivo is gearing to bring two of its latest flagships to more markets. Beating Honor to the punch, Vivo has now confirmed that its X Fold5 foldable will land in India later this month in a simultaneous release with the smaller X200 FE.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 16:16
Xiaomi’s new power bank with integrated cable (pictured) has arrived in the UK. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Power Bank 20000mAh now available in the UK

Xiaomi has launched the Power Bank 20000mAh in the UK. This portable accessory allows you to charge three devices simultaneously thanks to two USB ports and an integrated USB-C cable. The product is also expected to be released in India under a different name and with an exclusive colorway.
Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 16:13
The Dreame Strip Lights could compete with the Govee RGBIC LED Strip Light (pictured). (Image source: Govee)

New Dreame smart lights appear in CSA database

The Dreame Light Bulb L11 and the Dreame Strip Lights P11 have appeared in the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) database. These smart lighting products are now certified for Matter version 1.3. While Dreame has yet to officially announce these new devices, the database reveals a couple of details about them.
Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 16:01
Screenshot from footage of the battle royale mode from Battlefield 6. (Image source: temporyal on X)

Battlefield 6 free-to-play battle royale leak suggests California setting and more

Battlefield 6 has been subject to a lot of leaks ahead of its reveal later this year. The game will feature a free-to-play battle royale mode which, if the leaks are accurate, will be set in California.
Vineet Washington, 03 Jul 2025 16:00
The Dahon K-Feather e-bike features a 3-step folding design (Image source: Dahon)

Dahon K-Feather: Dahon’s first super-lightweight e-bike launches with foldable design and 40 km range

Dahon has introduced a new K-Feather electric bike in North America and Europe. This is Dahon’s first super-lightweight folding e-bike that weighs just 12 kg (26.4 lbs). It also features a 250 W rear hub motor with 32 Nm of torque, a 120 Wh Samsung battery, an aluminum frame, and a foldable design.
Abhinav Fating, 03 Jul 2025 15:54
The Galaxy Z Fold7 can already be seen in its four launch colours via these leaked first-party cases. (Image source: via NieuweMobiel)

Fresh Galaxy Z Fold7 leak reveals Samsung's official cases with kickstands and Qi2 charging support

A new leak has confirmed that Samsung is preparing a slew of new cases for its Honor Magic V5, Oppo Find N5 and Vivo X Fold5 rival. Set to retail for up to €89 (~$105), the cases add features like built-in kickstands, Qi2 charging support and a handy grip holder.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 15:36
The Moto G96 looks like a lot of other recent Moto G and Motorola Edge releases. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G96 launches with four Pantone colours and 144 Hz OLED display

The Moto G96 is Motorola's latest entry in its burgeoning Moto G series. Taking from last year's Edge 50 Fusion in many areas, the Moto G96 adds a 144 Hz display and a 5,500 mAh battery to the mix, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 15:26
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is not expected to represent the leap from older models that Samsung fans may have hoped for, Galaxy S25 Ultra pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S26 Ultra: New rumours paint a disappointing picture for Samsung's next high-end smartphone

A range of sources have shed new light on the Galaxy S26 Ultra months before its official release. Unfortunately, Samsung is expected to skip upgrades in crucial areas, unlike rivals like Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 15:17

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