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After the free Starlink Mini dish to go with a Residential plan subscription in the US, Starlink is now introducing a new deal. This time around, it is for the monthly subscription fee itself that is offered up to 75% off.

A Texas city is investing nearly $1 million to save a 400-year-old oak tree using a rare engineering system known as ArborLift. The high-tech pneumatic lifting method will allow the million-pound tree to be moved safely without damaging its extensive roots.

The RedMagic 11 Pro Chinese launch is around the corner. Days before the event, the company has now showcased the camera capabilities of its water-cooled Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gaming phone.

A research team at Fudan University has successfully combined an atomically thin 2D memory module with a conventional silicon chip. The result — a fully functional hybrid chip that could lead to smaller, faster, and more powerful devices.

USB4 v2 offers a noticeable leap over its predecessor, bringing up to 80 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth. This improved speed should result in better performance from compatible eGPUs, which ETA Prime has just showcased.

The Honor Watch 5 Pro is one of the more interesting smartwatches of the year thanks to blood pressure measurement, ECG, an AMOLED display and 15 days of battery life. Just a few days before its launch, the smartwatch has now appeared in many images, while Honor has confirmed most of its specifications.

MSI is hosting a new giveaway with two powerful gaming PCs as grand prizes. There are also 50 Amazon gift cards worth $100 each for other winners. The entries will close on October 15, and winners will be announced shortly after.

Ninety-three current and former developers at Build A Rocket Boy have signed an open letter via the IWGB accusing co-founders Leslie Benzies and Mark Gerhard of systemic mistreatment. This includes mandatory pre-launch overtime and a mishandled redundancy process that may have led to wrongful dismissals, while alleging management failures in MindsEye’s disastrous launch.

Veteran game director Josh Sawyer, known for Fallout: New Vegas and the Pillars of Eternity series, told a GCAP keynote in Melbourne that after 26 years of game development, he has still never felt secure in his job, highlighting a somewhat scathing situation in what is often considered one of the harshest industries to work in of late.

Glenn Israel, the art director who shaped Halo across Bungie, 343 Industries, and the newly rebranded Halo Studios, announced his exit after 17 years in a LinkedIn post that hinted at an "untold story", when it would be "absolutely safe to do so" to be revealed next year.

Amazon has applied its largest discount yet to the recently released JBL Bar 500MK2—a 750-watt, 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar. It uses MultiBeam 3.0 and PureVoice 2.0 technologies to deliver immersive 3D audio and crisp dialogue.

Hackers claim to have stolen 1.5 TB of Discord-related data, including a mammoth 2,185,151 images of government-issued IDs and selfies submitted for age verification after compromising third‑party customer service provider Zendesk, and are now attempting to extort the platform.

According to a new report, the Osmo Action 6 is finally set to arrive this October after months of rumours. With the action camera's design already known, new rumours have offered insights into not just the availability of DJI's new action camera but also prospective pricing.

Funcom has shuttered The Outsiders, the Stockholm studio behind Metal: Hellsinger, as part of company-wide layoffs driven by a mix of a strategic shift toward live operations for Dune: Awakening and cost-based restructuring across the board.

Apple is now said to be actively developing a new earbud chipset after releasing the AirPods Pro 3 last month with the same Apple H2 found in the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. While the Apple H3 could debut first inside the AirPods 5, the AirPods Pro 4 are another likely candidate, too.

At NYCC 2026, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game was announced with its first trailer. It will be a 2D fighting game based on the Avatar universe and is set to release next year.

The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition with model number CFI-2000 and 825GB of storage is now available in more regions. While Sony hasn't reduced the price despite the smaller storage, some retailers still have the 1TB version (CFI-2000) for the same price as the 825GB version.

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a slim 14-inch laptop for everyday tasks, but the OLED panel slowly loses touch to the competition. The rivals are starting to offer much more in terms of brightness.

Leaks for the latest Game Freak Switch title may be about to become impossible to escape. A downloadable Pokémon Legends: Z-A ROM allows gamers who condone piracy to explore all of Lumiose City. With copies shipping before the release date, fans already knew which Mega Evolutions are in the game.

A new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sheds light on a key component driving the Apple iPhone Fold’s production strategy. The latest supply chain update points to major cost changes and a surprising shift in who’s building one of its most critical parts.

The Poco X8 Pro is expected to be a rebadge of the Redmi Turbo 5 for the global market. That phone has now been certified in China, with word on the grapevine strongly indicating an imminent release that would see it debut earlier than its predecessors did.

The new Xiaomi 17 Pro Max features a massive 7,500 mAh battery. Its significant capacity advantage over the iPhone 17 Pro Max means it comes out on top in most battery drain tests, but it's a different story when pitted against Oppo's imminent Find X9 Pro.

Sega and the International Olympic Committee have signed a multi-year licensing agreement effective October 7, 2025. This agreement allows Sega to produce Sonic the Hedgehog–branded Olympic merchandise featuring the official rings, in conjunction with the Olympic Games video game license, with a full product line scheduled for 2026.

In our review, Lenovo's mid-range tablet scores well with its excellent price-performance ratio. The fast, high-resolution 144 Hz screen, including pen support, makes this affordable Android tablet a perfect companion for schoolchildren and students.

Electronic Arts apologized and rolled out a fix after a launch-day EA app outage caused by a "purchase to play" bug, which prevented pre-order owners from accessing Battlefield 6. Affectees will receive compensation, including boosters and access to the seasonal battle pass.

The Core 16 M25 from the German manufacturer XMG is a 16-inch gamer, but it is not limited to gaming thanks to the simple design. With good performance figures, comprehensive maintenance options, and a good IPS screen, the Core 16 is an interesting all-rounder.

Casio has announced the Japanese variant of its latest Pink Ribbon G-Shock watch, the GMA-S145PK-4AJR. This watch helps sponsor the activities of Japan Pink Ribbon of Smile and Happiness (J.POSH), promoting breast cancer awareness and screening.

Voice and mocap actress Salome Gunnarsdottir, on the Silent Hill 2 Remake's first anniversary, told viewers on Twitch she has not yet recorded any material for the long-rumored Born From a Wish DLC and has yet to receive any word from Konami on the matter.

AT&T will pay out $177 million after two major data breaches exposed the personal data of more than 170 million customers. Affected users can claim up to $7,500, but only if they file before the December 18, 2025, deadline.

The HyperX QuadCast S is currently available at its lowest price ever on Amazon. The USB condenser microphone is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 20,000 reviews and is compatible with Mac, PC, and PS5. It features multiple pickup patterns, real-time monitoring, and RGB lighting, positioning it as a feature-rich option in its category.

Tesla has started production of the updated 2026 Model 3 Premium version at its Fremont factory. It adds several new features to the Highland refresh that it has been selling in the US since 2023, but not all of them can be a retrofit.

Four new Casio vintage models from two different series are reportedly launching soon - the Casio A158WEM and AQ-230EM - with mesh bracelets and digital and ana-digi displays, and new dial colors. Both will likely debut globally by end-2025 at budget prices.

A new leak suggests that Casio GMW-BZ5000D watches will launch in Japan late 2025, with global release set for early 2026. Three all-metal models (silver, black, gold) will bring MIP displays, a new case structure, and premium pricing to G-Shock squares.

This is a pretty important week for fans of Chinese smartphones. In addition to the Vivo X300 launch on Monday, Honor will follow suit in the next few days with the Magic 8 launch. Oppo will also hold the first presentation of the Find X9 series, for which several official camera samples have emerged recently. A leaker has also provided numerous specifications of both Oppo flagships.

The 41 mm Google Pixel Watch 3 WiFi variant has seen a generous price cut on Amazon. This last-gen smartwatch in Champagne Gold colorway is currently available for $179.99, a $70 discount from the price the wearable generally goes for.

The Orange Pi 6 Plus is a new single-board computer that stands out with its high AI performance, which will allow users to run some AI models directly on the device. The new Raspberry Pi 5 alternative is available in various configurations and even supports SSDs.

Philips Hue is rolling out software updates to the Hue Bridge and Hue Bridge Pro devices. The two versions, 1973146020 and 2071112000, each bring support for an upcoming feature for users of the brand's smart home devices. The tool is expected to be released in a future Philips Hue app update.

Only a few hours remain until the launch of the Vivo X300 series in China. The Zeiss flagships are now advertised with new camera samples. In addition, leakers and Vivo itself are providing a lot of details, such as the specifications of the two unequal Vivo X300 siblings.

According to a respected Apple analyst, the company is set to refresh the MacBook Pro next week with its Apple M5 chipset. Apparently, the iPad Pro 11, iPad Pro 13 and Vision Pro are due to receive the same refresh during mid-October too.

The MagicX One 35 is a new pocket-sized retro gaming handheld sporting a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, a 700-nit display and up to 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Available for as little as $55, the MagicX One 35 comes in three colours and should be powerful enough to emulate up to PS Vita games.

Anker has launched its new Prime Wireless Car Charger (MagGo, AirCool, Pad) in Europe. The product is currently available in one country and is expected to roll out more widely in the near future. Features include a Qi2-certified wireless charging pad, a TEC cooling system and several accompanying accessories.

Xbox consoles and games are becoming rare finds at major retailers. Workers confirm that Walmart and Target locations are clearing out inventories and have no plans to restock the products. Repeated Xbox price increases have made the brand less desirable for businesses and consumers.

With only one generation between them, you might think there wouldn't be much difference. But the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra shows significant improvements over its predecessor, particularly in terms of the display. Is that enough to justify a switch?

The OnePlus Ace 6 is an upcoming performance-oriented smartphone that will succeed last year's Ace 5. It may also launch as the OnePlus 15R in the global market. Ahead of official release, the device has surfaced in China's 3C certification database, suggesting a notable improvement in charging speed compared to its predecessor.

The Honor Magic 8 series is set to launch in China on October 15, 2025. Ahead of the official unveiling, the core specs of both the standard and Pro flagship phones have been shared by various known tipsters on Weibo.

Xiaomi apparently has a new tablet in the pipeline. Development of the device appears to already be in the finishing stages, so a release is likely soon. The model is expected to feature cellular connectivity.

Xgimi has a new portable projector on offer that promises to impress with particularly high resolution. The model comes with a special stand, which should make positioning considerably easier.

Through its Legion Gaming Community, Lenovo has given away a good number of free games in the past. Now, it has announced two more freebies that are set to go live on October 29 and November 12, 2025.

Ayaneo has backtracked on an earlier statement that its new entry-level retro handheld will be available for pre-order via its website. Now, it has announced that a campaign will go live on Indiegogo very soon.

Apple’s full M5 Mac roadmap has reportedly leaked, revealing upcoming MacBook and desktop models ranging from the M5 Pro and Air to the iMac and Mac Studio. The report outlines the expected launch timeline, key specifications, and what to expect from each device.