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Xiaomi's Android-based HyperOS displays ads in several system apps. But getting rid of them is not that difficult. We illustrate how this works on the Xiaomi Poco F7, which we recently reviewed.

Even with an October 16th release date, Microsoft and Asus haven’t finalized the ROG Xbox Ally price. Still, a new leak points to a pre-order date in September. The same source divulges the price of the unconfirmed Asus ROG Raikiri II Pro Xbox controller.

Just a few months before its first anniversary, GameSir has revealed a special edition of its Tarantula Pro game controller. This version of the controller is a collaboration between the accessory maker and Saul Leonardo Mena II, the EVO 2025 champion for Street Fighter 6.

Good things come to those who can wait even just a few short months. Razer has just slashed hundreds of dollars off its entire 2025 Blade 18 lineup just in time for back-to-school season.

Abxylute has announced the 3D One handheld PC, delivering glasses-free 3D gaming via eye-tracking technology and AI depth enhancement. With detachable controllers and keyboard, it transforms seemlessly between handheld, tablet, laptop modes.

The Fitbit app for WearOS is being refreshed, in line with the broader shift to Google’s Material Design 3. Users have recently spotted updated versions of app icons, with gradient colors on a white background. Plus, new Tiles are also on the way, with larger action buttons and a refreshed color scheme.

According to reports, Amazon may replace its long-standing Fire OS with a version of Android Open Source Project (AOSP) on a new premium Fire tablet. However, integration with Google services, including the Play Store, is not guaranteed.

The media will not receive copies of Hollow Knight: Silksong before its September 4th release date. Team Cherry is giving special consideration to patient Kickstarter supporters. The developers will soon send codes to backers of the 2014 Hollow Knight campaign.

The 10-hour Steam trial for Dune: Awakening runs until August 24 with isolated servers and limited progress carryover. The promotion coincides with Gamescom, where Funcom confirmed a free Chapter 2 update and The Lost Harvest DLC launching on September 10.

This point and click horror game is at its lowest price on Steam, and you will have the opportunity to dive into three different and scary stories. But be careful, because this offer is only valid for a certain duration.

Creality adds K2 Pro to the K2 series as a more affordable option than the massive K2 Plus. For now, only a combo with the printer and a CFS unit is available with sale starting August 24.

BikeOn is financing the development of a new power meter, namely CycleClick, for all types of bicycles, via Kickstarter. It is intended to offer various advantages over rival devices at a lower price. The financing target has already been exceeded many times over the first 24 hours.

The Ayaneo Pocket DS is billed as the first ever dual-screen gaming handheld that runs Android. It has launched via a crowdfunding campaign that is now at nearly 10000% of its original goal. The up-to-165Hz device has a processor custom-made for gaming, a large battery and "PC-level" cooling.

Gamers looking for a powerful Android tablet in a compact size should check out Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3. With a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and an 8.8-inch 165Hz display, it punches well above its weight. And thanks to Lenovo's ongoing sale, you can snag it for just $418, its lowest price yet.

The legal issues between Krafton-owned Unknown Worlds and its founders kicked up a notch as the publisher countersued while alleging misappropriation of sensitive company data by the latter.

The Acemagic F5A has been recently detailed by the company. It's a new mini PC featuring the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and the system comes with one OCuLink and dual USB4 ports. It now has a September 2025 launch window, but the company has yet to reveal the starting price.

The HoverAir Aqua is a new waterproof drone aimed at those who need a drone that can withstand being dropped even into salt water. Weighing in at under 250 g with a 1/1.28-inch camera, the HoverAir Aqua starts at $999 on Indiegogo with its Fly More Combo package, but only for a short time.

2026 is thought to see the launch of the world's first mainstream 10,000mAh battery smartphone. Now, a new leak hints at about how big this potentially record-breaking device might be, and what kind of display it might have. It is currently believed to succeed an existing battery monster from Honor next year.

EA has learned quite a lot from the two Battlefield 6 open betas. There will be a lot of adjustments and tweaks coming to the game that will be previewed during upcoming Battlefield Labs events.

The Epic Games Store has updated its mobile giveaway program with a new game for Android and iOS games. An occult puzzler, Strange Horticulture is highly regarded on both Android and iOS with near-perfect ratings on the Apple App and Google Play stores.

The Arzopa Z3FC is a fresh addition to the brand's lineup of portable displays. Featuring a 2.5K IPS display with a refresh rate of 180 Hz, the 16.1-inch portable display appears to be a pretty decent choice for gaming and content consumption as well as productivity.

Ceres is known as a cold dwarf planet — too cold to support any life. But recent digging into its past reveals that it may have had conditions favorable for life. The studies hint at a planet that once had conditions comparable to Earth's.

Honor has launched the Select Yuewo Wireless Ear Mouse Pro, a curious hybrid that combines a computer mouse with a charging case for wireless earbuds. The device features noise-reducing semi-open earbuds, durable TTC switches, and a 1000 mAh battery that promises up to 30 days of use.

Epic Games has only just started a new round of game giveaways on PC. Nonetheless, the popular storefront has already revealed next week's plans ahead of time, which will round off August 2025 with two more free games to claim.

Eight Android smartphones are now projected to launch as the "first wave" of devices powered by what could be Qualcomm's next top-end SoC later in 2025. Of those, three are thought to debut ahead of the rest at the same time from the same brand. They might come with a choice of display size and premium Leica cameras.

Vivo is likely still a month away from launching its X300 and X300 Pro flagships. Nonetheless, the company has already confirmed a few of their camera upgrades, which centre around their usage of new primary and telephoto camera sensors.

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is apparently receiving a more extensive design upgrade than expected. In addition to the brand-new camera shutter button, the mid-range smartphone is also said to be getting a redesigned camera module. The display will apparently remain unchanged, without a notch or punch-hole.

Google Pixel smartphones have always been equipped with comparatively strong flickering displays, which can quickly lead to headaches or eye strain for sensitive users. Google has made some improvements for the Pixel 10 series, but only on the expensive Pro models.

Xiaomi's Poco smartphones are not only affordable, but also offer features often reserved for significantly more expensive phones. The new Poco F7 follows this tradition and even delivers performance on par with a 2024 flagship at a fair price.

A respected leaker has shared more information about Samsung's next smaller flagship tablet. Likely launching next month around IFA 2025, the Galaxy Tab S11 will mark a return to the 11-inch tablet space after Samsung dropped the form factor with last year's Galaxy Tab S10 series.

New Steam language options are revealing differences in how Japanese gamers evaluate titles. Gamers in Japan often only post a review to highlight issues with a Steam game. With more negative reviews than average, some users fear publishers will avoid the country.

Seoul dismissed talk that Washington plans to take shares in Korean chipmakers receiving CHIPS Act subsidies, calling it baseless.

An enterprising Redditor has built a rather impressive mini PC with a Lenovo Legion Go, a 3D-printed enclosure, and a stack of 18650 Li-Ion cells that have increased the battery capacity by 400%. The case features a number of other nifty features, like additional USB ports and quick-release clips for the handheld gaming PC.

Timex has launched four new watches including a Peanuts 75th anniversary Marlin Automatic and reissues of the 1975 Enigma and 1972 Time Machine with vintage-inspired designs. Prices range from $239 to $359.

Aloft Sensing has developed a compact radar system that will observe changes in the Earth's surface down to the millimeter level. Detecting such minute changes in the Earth's surface could help us better prepare for natural disasters like volcanic eruptions.

Google announced the new Pixel devices at the Made by Google event but it did tease another unannounced device, a smart speaker seemingly powered by Gemini. A new leak now shares more information on the features and capabilities of said smart speaker.

Trump Mobile has posted a new image of its upcoming T1 phone, but the render looks suspiciously like Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and even shows a Spigen logo. The company has promoted the device as “Made in America,” though that claim has since been watered down amid skepticism. Advertised specs include a 6.25-inch AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel camera, 12 GB of RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery, but shifting release dates and recycled imagery have raised more questions than answers.

AYN has revealed the price and color options its upcoming dual-screen handheld, the AYN Thor, will be available in. The handheld, which will be available in two processor variants will have a starting price of under $250. There will also be a grip case

Huawei has officially acknowledged the Kirin 9020 powering its new Pura 80 phones, the company’s first open confirmation of a high-end chip in nearly five years.

Samsung is adding an 8 TB version to its 9100 Pro NVMe series, launching September 2, 2025. Matching the 4 TB model’s peak speeds but doubling capacity, it becomes one of the few 8 TB PCIe 5.0 M.2 drives on the market, with pricing estimated to be just above $1,000.

If you’ve ever wanted to face cannibalistic hillbillies straight out of The Hills Have Eyes, now’s your chance on Steam: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard marks a chilling return to the series’ survival horror roots – and it’s currently 60% off.

Xiaomi has now launched the Redmi Note 15 in its home market. Available for as little as CNY 999 (~$139), the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 still features hardware like a 3,200-nit OLED display, a modern Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and a 50 MP primary camera.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro is now official. Arriving less than a year after the release of its predecessor, the Redmi Note 15 Pro features a few upgrades over the Redmi Note 14 Pro including a new display, improved performance and a significantly larger battery.

The Optoma UHR90DV, a new 4K home theater projector, has been unveiled in Taiwan. It is the first model from the brand to feature a triple laser light source, delivering up to 5,000 ISO lumens brightness. Other features include Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced and a lens memory tool.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is now official as the first smartphone powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. Also packing a 7,000 mAh battery and dual 50 MP cameras, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has moved away from the curved design of recent Redmi Note releases.

The Ugreen 4K DP to HDMI Bidirectional Cable has been released globally. This accessory can be used for both DP to HDMI and HDMI to DP connections, with an integrated USB-A cable for power. According to Ugreen, it supports up to 4K@60Hz one way and works with various Nvidia and AMD graphics cards.

Xiaomi has listed the new Truclean W30 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum on its global website, pointing to its upcoming launch. This model is said to offer up to 18,000 Pa suction power, with anti-tangle technology and features to prevent stains. Plus, the roller mop is automatically washed and dried with hot air at the docking station.

Devolver Digital stays true to its trademark style with Stick It to the Stickman, delivering another quirky indie game filled with dark humor and absurd ideas. This physics-based brawler blends the drudgery of office life with over-the-top combat and roguelike mechanics – and judging by the very positive reviews, players are clearly enjoying it.

Nakuma offers players a rewarding grind paired with a dynamic combat system. The free-to-play action RPG is available on Steam and has already received highly positive feedback from the community.

If you like dinosaurs and LEGO humor, a game that might meet your expectations is currently 80% off on Steam. But be careful, because there are only a few days left to enjoy it.