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Finally solving some mysteries, The Duskbloods network test is underway. First impressions of the game’s performance are uneven, with drawbacks noted on the Switch 2 console. Frame rates and resolution could disappoint players, but laggy attacks detract from gameplay.

Humble has launched a new bundle called Love Letter to Lovecraft. It comes packed with 8 Steam Deck-compatible games, and the lineup includes Remnant: From The Ashes, Forgive Me Father 2, and more.

IEI has officially detailed the Nano-X100 SBC on its website, revealing key specifications and I/O capabilities. The SBC is powered by a Zen 5-powered Strix Halo-equivalent chip with a whopping 64 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

Insta360 has launched the Luna Pro 8K gimbal camera soon after the recent release of the dual-camera Luna Ultra. The single-camera model outputs 8K30p Dolby Vision videos, 37MP photos, and spherical panoramas from a 1-inch sensor fitted with a f/1.8 20mm lens co-developed with Leica.

Philips has introduced a new 27-inch affordable gaming monitor in the UK under the Evnia branding. This FHD monitor sports a peak refresh rate of 260 Hz, making it ideal for fast-paced gaming and e-sports.

After missing two shipping dates this year, CRKD's Nitro Deck 2 controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 and older Switch models now has a release date. The controller is still available to pre-order in four colors, including a limited edition variant with a translucent shell.

A 113GB GTA 6 build is currently being shared on various torrent websites. However, a user has discovered that the file is fake and contains malware, so it can put your PC and personal data at risk.

Lenovo has added a new configuration to the Yoga Air 14 Aura in China with Intel's Core Ultra 7 266V processor, priced at CNY 9,999 (around $1,487). The laptop comes with 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD and a 2.8K 120 Hz OLED touchscreen.

Garmin has started rolling out a new update to several of its latest flagship smartwatches. Rolling out as a free download globally, the new update is said to improve gesture responsiveness on Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro and Tactix 8 smartwatches, as well as other smartwatches.

A Vulkan GPU whitelist buried in Genshin Impact's files lists several GPUs that haven't been announced yet, including two Mali configurations that have not previously leaked and a naming pattern that does not match anything in Arm's current lineup.

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch gaming laptop internationally. Combining Intel's Panther Lake platform with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 180 Hz display, the LOQ 15IPH11 also features Nvidia RTX GPUs with up to 115 W TGPs at their disposal.

HMD is reported to have launched the T21 2nd Edition tablet in Nepal. The tablet is now available to buy at a discounted price for early birds and also comes with gifts.

A new leak has revealed additional details about iQoo’s upcoming compact tablet. The device is tipped to debut alongside the company's next flagship phone, the iQoo 16.

Minisforum has opened orders for the M2 Pro-358H at $1,439 and €1,519, eight months after unveiling the M2 Pro at CES 2026. For now, one configuration is listed — it carries 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM at 7,467 MT/s rather than the announced 96 GB at 9,600 MT/s.

Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon Prime Video’s live-action God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst after an on-set injury forced his departure and a production restart. Despite some fan concerns about the recasting and Bautista’s physical transformation, filming is expected to resume in October, and the two-season adaptation is unlikely to premiere before late 2027.

After days of dodging takedowns and copyright strikes, CyberLeek's last remaining outlet just went quiet. Whether this prevents future leaks, however, is a doubtful prospect at best.

Timex’s new Peanuts x MK1 pairs a compact 36mm military-inspired field-watch design with a playful Snoopy motif and yellow-and-black checkered dial. Priced at $199/£175, the quartz-powered model offers vintage styling, a fabric strap, luminous details, and 30-meter water resistance.

Microsoft has traced gaming crashes caused by the latest Windows 11 update to software associated with RGB devices. The issue affects three games so far, with affected systems potentially freezing, crashing or even rebooting. Microsoft is still working on a permanent fix.

Gamers on the lookout for a new high-speed gaming monitor will be pleased to note that the 27-inch LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B gaming monitor is now available for an all-time low price. The QHD OLED gamer sports 480 Hz refresh rate, and a peak HDR brightness of 1,300 nits.

A known hardware leaker has shared insights into the upcoming Sony PlayStation 6 handheld's pricing. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the flagship next-gen handheld console is unlikely to be as affordable as gamers would have liked.

As part of its 15th anniversary celebration, Humble Bundle has introduced a special collection called Ready Player One ... and Two. It has seven games playable on the Steam Deck, and they are all fun to play with friends.

Inspired by Arthurian legend, Sworn lets you face the Knights of the Round Table and reclaim Camelot in fast-paced battles. You have plenty of options at your disposal, and you’ll need to choose the best combination to suit your playstyle.

Fans may finally know the GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look runtime before its August 27th premiere. As expected, a BBC article listed a length that far exceeds previous trailers. Earlier leaks hinted that the Rockstar showcase could last 20 minutes or release in 3 episodes.

The Xiaomi TV S Pro 2027 series is now official, but the initial announcement is very thin in terms of details. One big aspect has, however, been shared, and it's that the lineup will feature RGB Mini LED panels, a proper upgrade over the 2026 series. The launch is set for September 2027.

Lenovo has released the Intel-powered ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 internationally. One of the company’s more affordable ThinkPads, it features Intel Panther Lake CPUs and can be configured with up to a Core Ultra 7 chip and 32GB RAM, though it starts at a higher price than last year's Gen 6 model.

Another attempt at a live-service game, Riot's tag-team fighter is heading into maintenance mode before its first birthday. The move comes after it failed to build a player base large enough to match other Riot-owned Free-to-Play titles.

If you were hoping your indie passion project would pay off your mortgage, this study has some bad news for you since the top 1% of all games on Steam take up a mammoth 84.5% of total revenue.

Solo developer rick released Settler's Domain — a pixel-art city-builder on 21 August at $9.99, moving it four days earlier to dodge gamescom. It wants 4 GB of RAM and lists Snapdragon X Elite among supported processors.

China plans to drop Windows earlier than planned in favor of Linux for some government bodies. The move comes as part of China's broader push to reduce dependence on foreign products and services, especially those of US origin.

Fall is approaching fast, and with it, the second Xperia phone of the year. Sony has already announced a launch event for next week and just a few days before that, we’re now getting our first look at the Sony Xperia 10 VIII in an official looking promo image. Seems like Sony fans are not getting any major changes with this years Xperia midranger.

Cowboy 3030 combines Wild West flair with a sci-fi setting, fast-paced bullet-hell action and roguelite mechanics – solo or in four-player co-op. The shooter, which has 88% positive reviews on Steam, is now available for just $1.49 instead of $14.99 for the first time.

Asus has added a new MacBook Pro alternative in China with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 H 465 processor and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. The 16-inch ProArt 16 also features a 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display, 64 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 2 TB SSD.

Lenovo has confirmed the Legion C700, a lightweight cloud gaming handheld, will launch in China on August 25. Unlike most Windows handhelds built to run games locally, the C700 is designed around streaming through Tencent START, with Lenovo saying titles such as Black Myth: Wukong can hit 60 FPS with end-to-end latency under 10ms.

China just ordered the biggest ever car recall of seven million vehicles, and Tesla and Xiaomi are the electric car makers poised to take the hardest hit. Tesla, in particular, will have to bring three million Model Y and Model 3 cars to its service center for an emergency door handle fix.

A solo developer has rebuilt Pokémon Emerald from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, spending nearly 12 hours a day on the project for two years. The first three Gyms are now playable for free.

Another gameplay leak for GTA 6 has surfaced. This time, Jason steals a hypercar and speeds through Vice City – with fans claiming to have spotted several new gameplay mechanics along the way.

Microsoft has released a standalone Windows 11 utility that pushes Bing as the default search engine in Chrome, Firefox and other browsers. The tool installs a Bing extension and encourages users to keep Microsoft's search engine enabled.

OpenAI switches on ChatGPT Ads in 31 European markets on 24 August. Only Free and Go users see them, and in the EEA and Switzerland there is no personalization at launch, so there is nothing to consent to yet. The free plan still hides an ads-free option that costs you messages and tools.

Google can't be bothered with hardware and hasn’t learned anything about proper foldable design in four years. This harsh conclusion of durability tester and teardown expert Zack Nelson is scathing. Unlike Samsung’s significantly thinner Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldables, even the comparatively thick Pixel 11 Pro Fold cannot withstand the bend test—for one simple reason.

Honor has officially expanded the Pad X10 series with a new model: the Honor Pad X10 Pro Max. It features a larger display than the 11-inch Pad X10 and the 11.5-inch Pad X10 Pro.

The HP OmniBook 3 (14-hz0488nr) is available to order on Amazon and Best Buy. Like the MacBook Neo, the new 14-inch model comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, but it adds an OLED display, more ports, and a much larger battery for a much lower price.

AOC has revealed a new 27-inch budget-oriented gaming monitor. Featuring a QHD IPS panel with a peak 260 Hz refresh rate and 95% DCI-P3 coverage, the Q27G4ZRAD/01 offers a solid overall package at a digestible price point.

GPD has stated that the $1,750 starting price for its upcoming UMPC-gaming handheld is the best they could have offered for the product. Given just how pricey its competitors' offerings are, along with ever-increasing components prices, GPD's statements are hard to argue against.

Following earlier price hikes in April in the US, YouTube Premium is set to get more expensive across multiple European nations and additionally Singapore, requiring subscribers to agree to the new rates by October 10 to avoid service interruptions.

Employees who once planned to retire at Bethesda say Microsoft's ownership brought something the studio had never had before: annual layoffs. The revelation comes as Microsoft indicates it plans to axe another 3200 positions linked to its Xbox business.

Valve has showcased a new list of Steam Frame-compatible games on its platform and outlined the compatibility criteria. Based on the available selection, the upcoming VR headset can also run 2D and existing, older VR titles.

Valve has finally released Proton version 11.0-2, which brings a long list of fixes, improvements, and compatibility changes for Linux and SteamOS devices.

Early indications are that Modern Warfare 4 beta will meet expectations on the Switch 2. Videos have surfaced showing the Call of Duty game rendering the chaotic action at 60 fps. Still, some textures and animations are a step down from the PS5, Xbox, and PC versions.

Since its formation, the Milky Way has merged with other galaxies, contributing to its current shape and composition. But recently, astronomers have found evidence of another merger that occurred shortly after the Big Bang.

A new leak suggests Qualcomm is borrowing the "Extreme" branding from its laptop chips for its next flagship mobile platform, ditching the "Pro" name that had circulated for months.