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Paramount Pictures’ The Housemaid is already making noise as one of 2025’s most anticipated psychological thrillers. Sydney Sweeney stars as Millie, a live-in maid whose arrival at the Winchester household quickly escalates tension, secrets, and eyebrow-raising chaos. Amanda Seyfried leads the affluent family she’s about to unsettle, while Paul Feig directs with his signature mix of style and suspense. Based on Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel, the movie promises twists, dark humor, and just enough dread to make you question why you ever agreed to babysit your cousin’s cat.

Tencent has launched Hunyuan 3D 3.0, an AI model that triples the accuracy of its predecessor and supports resolutions up to 1536³ with 3.6 billion voxels. Using a layered generation process, it creates more realistic characters, textures, and geometry while reducing common flaws in AI modeling. The platform is free to use, with a professional edition in testing and an open-source release planned, positioning it as a practical tool for the future of 3D content creation.

It almost seems to be a done deal. Another media report cites Samsung sources and industry insiders, all of whom are confident that the world's first 2nm chip will be launched in the Galaxy S26 in early 2026. Mass production is set to begin this month.

The Conjuring: Last Rites just delivered the biggest horror opening weekend of all time, leaving every other spooky franchise trembling in its wake. With box office numbers climbing higher than any jump scare, it’s a record-breaking finale for the Warrens’ cinematic run. And as if that wasn’t enough, HBO Max has officially hired Nancy Won, best known for Jessica Jones, to lead a brand-new Conjuring TV series.

The Xiaomi Pad 8 series is expected to debut alongside the Xiaomi 17 lineup. While the company hasn't revealed the specs of the upcoming tablets yet, it has showcased the pads through a new teaser photo.

EA's highly anticipated Skate 4 launched globally yesterday in Early Access after a 15-year hiatus. This marks the franchise's return with cross-platform multiplayer and progression across PC and consoles. The free-to-play title introduces players to San Vansterdam, a dynamic multiplayer city supporting up to 150 players per server.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro series is set to launch with a secondary display, which the company calls the "Magic Back Screen." With a new video, the company has now showcased the customization features that this rear display will offer.

Unknown Worlds Entertainment released their third development vlog for Subnautica 2, which shows Collector Leviathan from initial concept art to final implementation. The video features insights from seven team members detailing the creature's Cthulhu-inspired design, advanced tentacle physics, and innovative use of Unreal Engine 5's control rig system.

The Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC has been hit with a flood of criticism on Steam just one day after launch. The expansion has sparked widespread frustration, leading to a “Very Negative” rating and a surge of unhappy player reviews.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 8 has once again shown up on Geekbench alongside a Xiaomi 17 series phone. It is far more impressive than its earlier showings, and it demonstrates what the chip can perform like at launch.

Jeux Vidéo Magazine reports, citing anonymised internal Ubisoft sources, that a remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is in development at Ubisoft. The project, led by Ubisoft Singapore, is said to feature RPG-style combat and loot systems, with a release targeted for early 2026.

A new leak suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro models will largely retain the design language of their predecessors, including display sizes and camera layout. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18 may see a delayed launch, potentially arriving after its Pro counterparts.

The Wacom One 14 offers artists using PCs, Macs, and ChromeOS systems a portable 14-inch 1080p pen display, powered via a single USB-C (DP Alt) or Thunderbolt 3+ port. Its battery-free EMR pen technology ensures uninterrupted drawing sessions.

PMM has announced a new series of mouse mods that slashes nearly 20 g off the weight of the already lightweight Endgame Gear OP1 8K. The custom mouse shell comes in three different flavours, all printed in PA12 nylon, and they all also have additional tuning options to make your EGG OP1 8K v1 or v2 more custom.

The Meizu 22 has launched in China as a compact Android phone with a 6.3-inch display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and a triple 50MP rear camera setup. Prices start at CNY 2,999, approximately US$420.

Be sure to set the system to Performance mode to get the most out of Lenovo's best and biggest gaming laptop yet.

Specs of a Motorola smartphone believed to be the Moto G36 have surfaced. According to the spec sheet, the phone will launch with a 7,000mAh battery capacity like the Moto G06 Power.

The HiFi specialist Campfire Audio is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new edition of the Andromeda headphones, which receive an upgrade to ten drivers to appropriately celebrate this milestone. The manufacturer is also offering a limited special edition in gold and black.

Alinea Analytics estimates that Borderlands 4 has already sold two million units. Valve’s marketplace is responsible for much of those sales, where it enjoys impressive Steam player counts. Even so, lackluster Borderlands 4 performance and a confrontational CEO threaten to erode its support.

A team of researchers primarily from Shandong University has developed a new nanoengineered electrode that addresses the destructive expansion-contraction problem that plagues lithium-metal batteries. This breakthrough could lead to the development of longer-lasting batteries for EVs, smartphones, and other electronics.

The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck has been tested for safety by two major organizations, with mixed results. The U.S. government’s NHTSA gave it five-star ratings, while the nonprofit IIHS flagged several concerns.

AMD has shown off two new CPUs on its website: Ryzen 5 9500F and Ryzen 7 9700F. Both CPUs come with an iGPU and lower clocks than their X-branded counterparts.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is set to be released globally. While the 249 g drone should be available in North America, its launch is unlikely to extend to the US. By contrast, the DJI Osmo Nano should be available in the US before the end of the month.

The Aoostar Maco is a compact mini-PC with a silver aluminium housing, just like the Apple Mac mini. Equipped with USB4 and OCuLink ports, the Aoostar Maco is set for a global release after landing in China last month.

The OneXPlayer OneXGPU Lite is now available to order globally as a new compact eGPU solution. Equipped with 80 Gbps USB-C and OCuLink ports, the OneXGPU Lite is much smaller than recent OneXPlayer eGPUs too.

According to an early report, RedMagic is developing a new device with innovative battery technology. Potentially the RedMagic 11 Pro based on recent leaks, the device in question would easily surpass the current RedMagic 10S Pro.

The healthy gaming and smartphone industries are led by powerhouses like Nintendo and Apple. However, the recent jam-packed Nintendo Direct saw higher live viewership than the iPhone 17 event. Ending weeks of speculation, the Japanese company provided release dates for anticipated Switch 2 games.

According to a South Korean media report, Samsung is already producing the 2nm chipset for the Galaxy S26 series. MediaTek's official response followed shortly thereafter.

Sharge Disk Pro combines a magnetic SSD that can be attached to the back of smartphones, gaming handhelds or laptops with an integrated fan and a docking station. The latter has a total of five ports, including HDMI 2.1.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is projected to be the biggest challenger to its iPhone 17 Pro namesake to launch in September 2025 in terms of design, performance and general flagship smartphone quality. Despite that, the former is also believed to be the cheaper of the two at launch. The deal might not be available to all on the 17 series' launch, though.

TCL is launching new and extremely bright televisions. These are probably suitable for gaming, and HDR movies should benefit from the particularly high peak brightness. However, these new sets are not based on OLED panels.

GameSir has refreshed the G7 Pro with a new special edition model, just like 8BitDo and the Ultimate 2 before it. However, the GameSir G7 Pro Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition adds full wireless connectivity support for Microsoft Xbox consoles, unlike the regular G7 Pro.

The recently released Philips Hue Bridge Pro is back in stock in the US. This upgraded model sold out in this market shortly after its launch. Features of the new smart light hub include support for over 150 smart lights, MotionAware, Wi-Fi connectivity and Matter compatibility.

Razer has unveiled two new variations of the Kraken Kitty. The headphones with cat ears are available either as the relatively affordable Kraken Kitty V3 X or as the higher-quality Kraken Kitty V3 Pro with RGB lighting and titanium drivers.

Vivo's software already supports the ability to sync its smartphones' screens with those of cars. Now, the latest upgrade to this OriginOS skin for Android is backed to allow the user to start a connected vehicle with their voice, as well as do things like answer messages and navigate while driving by talking to the car in question. The feature's availability will be somewhat limited on its launch, though.

Xiaomi will present the Xiaomi 17 series this month as the first devices to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Ahead of that, one of the devices in the lineup has now been spotted on Geekbench, delivering some less-than-stellar scores.

The Roborock P20 Live Water Edition robot vacuum and mop has been announced in China. This will be the brand’s first model to feature a roller mop rather than vibrating or rotating mop pads. While the rest of its specifications have yet to be announced, it could also offer up to 25,000 Pa suction power.

The title Normal Fishing may suggest a laid-back fishing sim, but in reality it hides a psychological horror experience wrapped in retro pixel art. The game is being published by Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld.

Tyranny is a role-playing game praised for its high level of player choice. It has earned strong reviews from both critics and players and is currently available on Steam at a 75% discount, bringing the price down to just $7.50.

A YouTuber has tested AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT as an external GPU connected over Oculink. The card was paired with a Minisforum Ryzen 9 9955HX mini PC and the Asus ROG Ally X, showing near-desktop performance on the former but more limited results on the handheld.

HoverAIR asserts that its inaugural drone can take off and land on water thanks to its "100% waterproof" build. The flying 4K camera is also rated to fly at over 30 miles per hour (mph) in various shooting modes. It has attracted over $1.6 million since its launch via crowdfunding, where it is still offered at just under $1,000 for a limited time.

The latest firmware update for the Sony PlayStation 5 introduces a power-saving mode, which might be intended to prepare games for Sony’s next-gen gaming handheld. Upon launch, this mode will be supported by at least three games.

Sega has engaged in what many would feel is reminiscent of its jabs in the 90s by singling out Mario Kart World as part of its marketing campaign for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

The Casio G-Shock G-Steel GBM2100A-2B, GBM2100A-4B, and GBM2100A-8B watches have been released in the US. Already available in Europe, this hybrid model features Bluetooth connectivity and support for world time. Each version has a different colored dial with a stainless steel bezel.

The upcoming Resident Evil title might just be an emotional roller coaster as per its developers who provided insights about the storyline and development process during at interview at the Future Game Show.

Pixel 10 users have noticed major performance issues related to the underwhelming GPU output. Depending on how quickly Google acts on it, it seems like the issues can be fixed with a GPU driver update.

This new tactical FPS can be played for free on Steam, and already has many positive reviews. But beware, as there are several shortcomings to consider.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into a potential door handle malfunction affecting approximately 174,000 Tesla Model Y vehicles. The door lock could become inoperative under certain conditions.

Aoostar has confirmed that it has a new eGPU dock in the works with a global launch in mind. Sporting Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink connectivity, the Aoostar EG01 also integrates an unusual mini-PC mount to distinguish it from alternatives like the Peladn Link S-3 and Minisforum DEG1.

Sony has released its first major Android update for the Xperia 1 VII, shortly after the flagship with a continuous zoom camera went back on sale. The update includes several design changes and new features, but Sony is holding back on implementing Google's so-called Material 3 Expressive design.