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Sep 25
A screengrab from Celestial Empire (image source: President Studios)

Steam launch: New city builder game based on ancient China has an Early Access discount in tow

Celestial Empire is an upcoming city-building title from Warsaw-based President Studios with a surprising amount of depth, even as it sports an introductory discount as part of its offering.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Sep 2025 04:40
A Steam Deck on a purple black gradient background (Image source: Alexander Andrews via Unsplash; cropped)

Deal | Humble Bundle: $246 worth of Steam games now $12; most are Steam Deck-compatible

The latest Humble Bundle package — Lone Survivor — has arrived packed with 9 games worth $246, and it is selling for $12. Three of the games are rated Steam Deck Verified, another three of them are rated Steam Deck Playable, and the other three lack Steam Deck-compatibility.
Chibuike Okpara, 25 Sep 2025 04:00
A screengrab from Dying Light The Beast on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Dying Light: The Beast sells a staggering 1.5 million copies in just one week

The numbers include an impressive 1 million copies sold on Steam alone, even as Dying Light: The Beast sold well on other platforms, including PlayStation and Xbox.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Sep 2025 03:49
Fire Emblem Shadows banner (Image source: Nintendo Mobile YouTube with edits)

Nintendo shadow drops Fire Emblem Shadows mobile game with social deduction gameplay

Fire Emblem Shadows is an unexpected Nintendo mobile game now downloadable on smartphones. Players must use social deduction to reveal who on their team is a friend or foe. Nintendo’s latest Fire Emblem game is part of a wider effort to appeal to gamers on the go.
Adam Corsetti, 25 Sep 2025 03:20
A screengrab from Marathon's Cinematic Reveal in 2025 (image source Bungie Press Room)

PlayStation's State of Play skipped Bungie’s Marathon despite growing fan anticipation

Bungie’s Marathon might only be ready for a public showing months after the current State of Play event that made its debut earlier today.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Sep 2025 03:17
Kliff and his Greymane allies stand ready. The countdown to Crimson Desert’s 2026 release begins. (Image source: Sony)

Crimson Desert release date and preorder rewards finally announced

After years of anticipation, delays, and speculation, Crimson Desert finally has a firm launch date. Pearl Abyss revealed during the PlayStation State of Play event when exactly open-world action RPG will release.
Santiago Nino, 25 Sep 2025 02:20
The debut poster for Physint by Kojima Productions (image source: Beyond the Strand Livestream)

Kojima Productions' Physint debuts with gritty poster and cast lineup reveal at Beyond the Strand

Gamers finally got a first look at Physint as part of Kojima Productions' Beyond the Strand Livestream event that also provided a first glimpse at the title's protagonist.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Sep 2025 02:11
Housemarque's Saros finally has a release date (image source: Sony)

New Saros trailer shows off gameplay and confirms release date

Saros, the spiritual successor to Returnal, has been shown off at PlayStation's State of Play. The game keeps Returnal's core mechanics and adds in a few new twists to differentiate itself from its predecessor.
Anil Ganti, 25 Sep 2025 01:24
The God of War 20th anniversary edition DualSense controller is available in limited quantities. (Image source: PlayStation)

Sony launches God of War 20th anniversary edition DualSense controller for the PS5

The 20th anniversary celebration for God of War isn't over yet as Sony has announced a limited edition DualSense controller to mark the anniversary. The controller, which will be available in limited quantities in multiple markets, has a light gray hue with a red marking on the right side in a fashion similar to Kratos, the game's protagonist.
Habeeb Onawole, 25 Sep 2025 01:03
The Deed was first released in 2015. Pictured - an ingame screenshot with the Steam logo on top. (Image source: Steam - Edited)

Deal | Now free on Steam: Adventure-crime title with 3,000+ "Very Positive" reviews is available at no cost

A short murder-mystery RPG - The Deed - is free on Steam for a limited time. The game is well-known for its replayable choices and dark premise. It usually costs under a dollar and has received very positive reviews.
Anubhav Sharma, 25 Sep 2025 00:39
Marvel's Wolverine finally has a tentative release window (image source: Sony)

Marvel's Wolverine trailer shows off grisly combat and confirms late 2026 release window

Sony and Insomniac have finally shown off Marvel's Wolverine via a new trailer. The game appears to use the same engine as Spider-Man, but focuses more on combat instead of mobility.
Anil Ganti, 25 Sep 2025 00:20
The RS 5 should eventually launch with an even larger battery than the RS 4 Pro, latter pictured. (Image source: DJI)

DJI RS 5: New professional camera gimbal revealed with significant upgrade over even RS 4 Pro

An early leak has confirmed that DJI is working to update its Ronin camera gimbal series with a fifth-generation model. Revealed as the DJI RS 5, the camera gimbal will feature at least one major hardware upgrade over the RS 4 and RS 4 Pro, as well as the RS 4 Mini.
Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2025 00:15
The Vivo X200 Ultra will be one of the first devices to receive OriginOS 6 in China. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo releases OriginOS 6 beta program for Vivo X200 Ultra and other recent flagships

Vivo has kicked off its OriginOS 6 beta program ahead of releasing the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro next month. Not only is the new OS update open to try on the Vivo X200 Ultra and the rest of the Vivo X200 series, but it is open for certain iQOO-branded handsets too.
Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2025 00:06
The LUMIX S 100-500mm f5-7.1 (pictured), has the longest zoom range of any of Panasonic's lenses for the L-mount. (Image source: Panasonic)

Panasonic adds 100-500mm extreme telephoto to its LUMIX S series

With a max focal length of 500mm (or 1000mm via 2x teleconverters), Panasonic's latest addition to its LUMIX S series may not have the longest L-mount zoom on the market but is a strong new option for full-frame mirrorless shooters.
Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 25 Sep 2025 00:00
Sep 24
Harman International is owned by Samsung following its acquisition in 2016. (Image Source: Harman)

Samsung-owned Harman completes acquisition of Bowers & Wilkins's parent company

Harman International, the Samsung-owned audio company that serves as the parent company for JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, Infinity etc., has completed its acquisition of Sound United. The acquisition brings popular brands such as Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, and Marantz under the Harman umbrella.
Habeeb Onawole, 24 Sep 2025 23:57
Sony's new Pulse Elevate wireless speakers have been announced (image source: Sony)

PlayStation Pulse Elevate: Sony announces new wireless speakers for consoles

Sony has shown off a new set of wireless desk speakers for PlayStation devices. It uses the PlayStation Link protocol and can be used with consoles and PCs alike.
Anil Ganti, 24 Sep 2025 23:53
The Dagger 13 team in Battlefield 6. (Image Source: DICE)

Battlefield 6 campaign trailer revealed during State of Play

The Battlefield 6 campaign trailer was revealed during the State of Play event today, giving fans their first look at the story. Players will step into the boots of Dagger 13, an elite squad of Marine Raiders.
Abdul Haddi, 24 Sep 2025 23:37
The PXN V10 Ultra racing bundle (pictured) comes with a wheel base, detachable steering wheel, and a pedal set. (Image source: PNX)

New affordable direct drive racing bundles launched worldwide by PXN, starting at $259.99

PXN’s V10 Ultra and V10 Pro racing bundles offer direct drive force feedback (3.2Nm), cross-platform support, and customizable software for realistic sim racing. The V10 Ultra starts at $259.99, while the Pro's pricing will be as per regional distributors.
Anubhav Sharma, 24 Sep 2025 23:05
Image showing a team escaping an explosion in Battlefield 6. (Image Source: DICE)

Battlefield 6 Boss says she owes it to the community to deliver the "best Battlefield ever" after 2042 failure

DICE’s Vice President and General Manager, Rebecka Coutaz, sat down with GamesRadar to talk about Battlefield 6 and her goal of making the best Battlefield ever. She joined the studio right after Battlefield 2042’s launch and is one of the key figures behind the upcoming Battlefield game.
Abdul Haddi, 24 Sep 2025 22:56
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 directly replaces last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 announced with over a dozen OnePlus, Poco, RedMagic, Samsung, Vivo and other flagship smartphones teased

Qualcomm has now officially presented the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally. Showcasing new Qualcomm 3rd Oryon CPU cores, Qualcomm has also teased that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will be available from over a dozen Android OEMs, including Asus ROG, Poco, and Sony, among others.
Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2025 22:30
Qualcomm has shown off three new laptop chips at the Snapdragon summit (image source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100, Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 and Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100 officially announced as Qualcomm's new laptop chips

Qualcomm has shown off three new chips for Windows laptops: Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100, Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 and Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100. They come with Qualcomm's third-gen Nuvia CPUs and an improved Adreno iGPU.
Anil Ganti, 24 Sep 2025 22:30
Qualcomm has revealed some first-party benchmarks of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (image source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performs on par with Apple A19 Pro in official benchmarks

Qualcomm has shown off some Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 benchmarks. In Geekbench, it is up to 19% faster than its last-gen counterpart, and the chip performs on par with Apple's newest A19 Pro.
Anil Ganti, 24 Sep 2025 22:30
Logitech's latest Zone Wired 2 and Zone Wireless 2 ANC headsets are optimized for office workers to use in video meetings and calls. (Image source: Logitech)

Logitech unveils Zone Wireless 2 ES for Business and Zone Wired 2 for Business ANC headsets for office workers

Logitech has introduced the Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 headsets for business use, featuring AI-powered noise cancellation, reversible boom mics, and remote firmware updates. Both models offer replaceable components and compatibility with Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom.
David Chien, 24 Sep 2025 22:29
Casio’s PRWB1000 watches are expected to be released more widely. (Image source: Ersa Watch)

Casio Pro Trek PRWB1000 Bluetooth watches launching more widely

The Casio Pro Trek PRWB1000-1 and PRWB1000-5 watches are expected to become available in the next few months. The former has been sold from time to time at Amazon, though it is currently unavailable. This is a radio controlled model with Bluetooth and should also feature the Triple Sensor.
Polly Allcock, 24 Sep 2025 22:00
NASAs two ESCAPADE spacecraft (Image source: Rocket Lab; cropped)

NASA's ESCAPADE to pave the way for future crewed and robotic Mars missions

ESCAPADE is preparing for launch. The mission will use two identical spacecraft to study Mars’ magnetosphere. The data from this study will help protect astronauts and equipment during future missions to the Red Planet.
Chibuike Okpara, 24 Sep 2025 21:56
Slot machines inside a casino with bright illuminated displays and people playing in front (Image source: djedj via Pixabay)

Las Vegas casino operator Boyd Gaming hit by cyberattack exposing information

Boyd Gaming has confirmed a recent cyberattack in a regulatory filing, noting that employee information was affected. The company said its casino and hospitality operations remain unaffected as investigations continue.
Praneeta, 24 Sep 2025 21:35
Casio and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation partner together with the Pink Ribbon model GMAS145PK-4A G-Shock watch. (Image source: Casio)

Casio unveils Pink Ribbon G-Shock watch to help raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Casio and BCRF unveil the Pink Ribbon model GMAS145PK-4A G-Shock, a single-tone pink timepiece supporting breast cancer research. The watch for women features strong shock resistance, a 1/1000th second stopwatch, and an auto LED light.
David Chien, 24 Sep 2025 21:35
A picture of a United States passport on an iPhone 17's screen.

Wallet app on iOS 26 confirmed to store U.S. passports later this year

Apple has confirmed that Digital I.D., a feature in iOS 26 that allows users to store passports, will roll out this year for United States passports only. This should make traveling (at least for citizens of the U.S.) a bit more seamless for iPhone users.
Sam Medley, 24 Sep 2025 21:28
Display unit of the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue showing scratches on the back. (Image source: Consomac)

Apple says scratch marks on demo iPhone 17 units were not actually scratches

Apple has seemingly negated “scratchgate” saying that the demo units of iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max just had “material transfer” from the worn out MagSafe stands. However, there is a lot of evidence to the contrary.
Vineet Washington, 24 Sep 2025 21:12
Mockup of banner for October PlayStation Plus Games (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Leak reveals October PlayStation Plus games will include a major survival horror PS5 title

The upcoming PS Plus games will feature a popular attraction for horror junkies. A reliable leaker reports that Alan Wake 2 will become the focal point of the October library. The Remedy Entertainment sequel adds more tension and survival horror mechanics to the original.
Adam Corsetti, 24 Sep 2025 21:04
An image showing the surface of the Moon. (Image source: bellergy - Pixabay)

China could establish bases on the Moon in 2035, before the United States

Although the United States is the main actor in space exploration, China is catching up. And it could even become the first country to establish a base on the Moon by 2035.
Alexis Stegmann, 24 Sep 2025 20:55
GameSir will launch a new Xbox controller in collaboration with Zeneless Zone Zero. (Image source: GameSir)

Gamesir confirms its releasing a Zenless Zone Zero Xbox controller

GameSir has announced that it is launching a new controller on September 25 that is based on the HoYoverse video game, Zenless Zone Zero. The new controller will be compatible with the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles.
Habeeb Onawole, 24 Sep 2025 20:43
Asus ROG Switch PG27AQDM-R with a keyboard and mouse. (Image source: Asus)

Deal | This 2K 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor is almost 30% off and floats above your desk

The Asus ROG Switch PG27AQDM-R has been discounted on Amazon, bringing its $899 price tag down to under $650. What’s great about this OLED monitor, beyond the specifications, is that it comes with a monitor arm.
Vineet Washington, 24 Sep 2025 20:18
A Tesla Model Y Robotaxi (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Robotaxi expansion in Texas: Self-driving test cars spotted near Dallas

Tesla may be expanding its Robotaxi service to a new city in Texas, based on a recent sighting of validation vehicles. If the report is accurate, it will be the first time the company is expanding its autonomous taxi platform to a second city in a state.
David Odejide, 24 Sep 2025 19:47
Huawei’s Watch Ultimate (pictured) is receiving a global update. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei rolls out global smartwatch update with new features

A new global update is currently rolling out to an older Huawei smartwatch. It is said to bring overall system stability improvements, as well as new features linked to the wearable’s Golf Mode. There are two versions of the release, linked to the three variants of the Watch Ultimate.
Polly Allcock, 24 Sep 2025 19:22
iPhone 17 phones running iOS 26. (Image source: Apple)

Latest iOS 26.1 beta brings good news for iPhone users with third-party smartwatches

A deep dive into the latest iOS 26.1 beta 1 code has hinted at improved communication between iPhones and third-party smartwatches. Not just that, pairing between these devices could become more seamless.
Vineet Washington, 24 Sep 2025 19:19
Xbox Design Lab now offers Ninja Gaiden 4 themes for the Elite Series 2 and standard controllers. (Image source: Xbox)

Microsoft releases new Xbox controllers in celebration of upcoming action-adventure game

Microsoft has just dropped new Ninja Gaiden 4 themed Xbox controllers ahead of the game's release. Available now with Xbox Design Lab, the new gamepads feature Ryu’s red katana and the new protagonist Yakumo's blue handled katana, along with unique manga-style prints.
Elvis Shida, 24 Sep 2025 19:18
Image showing a group of people fighting against zombies. (Image Source: Activision)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 confirmed to include Zombies mode

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is bringing back the popular Zombies mode, and players will be able to try it in the upcoming beta, which will kick off next week.
Abdul Haddi, 24 Sep 2025 18:54
An Image of Hubble telescope in Earth's orbit (Image source: NASA; cropped)

Hubble's picture of the week is a galaxy with a tail 100,000 light-years long

Hubble observes galaxy NGC 2775, and the image is featured as its picture of the week. The galaxy’s appearance leaves a puzzling question for scientists. Is it a spiral galaxy, an elliptical galaxy, or neither?
Chibuike Okpara, 24 Sep 2025 18:36
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro controversially surpasses the Vivo X200 Ultra in DxOMark's camera test. (Image source: DxOMark, edited)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro outpeforms Vivo X200 Ultra in DxOMark camera test

The entry of the iPhone 17 Pro (Max) into the current top 3 of the DxOMark smartphone camera rankings has created a somewhat curious situation: despite its technically inferior hardware, Apple's new flagship has overtaken the Vivo X200 Ultra to assume third place among the best smartphone cameras. This has attracted a lot of criticism, but the overall result is understandable.
Alexander Fagot, 24 Sep 2025 18:35
iPhone 17 Pro Max (left) and Galaxy S25 Ultra (right) after a 1-meter drop test. (Image source: PhoneBuff on YouTube, screenshot)

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra drop test puts Samsung’s titanium flagship against Apple’s aluminum unibody

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has been put through a drop test against the Galaxy S25 Ultra showing the compromises made from going back to aluminum for the Apple offering. The back glass panel, however, seems to stay strong thanks to the ceramic shield.
Vineet Washington, 24 Sep 2025 18:15
Xbox Series X Forza Horizon 5 bundle is shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Retailer slashes Xbox Series X price by 50% despite U.S. price increases on Microsoft console

There are still opportunities to purchase Xbox gaming consoles at discounts. A New Zealand Costco is offering buyers a Series X bundle at half price. Other stores have stopped stocking the console ahead of another U.S. Xbox price increase in October.
Adam Corsetti, 24 Sep 2025 18:14
EA Sports FC Mobile is gearing up for a major update and Anniversary Event that goes live on Thursday. (Image Source: EA)

EA Sports FC Mobile Version 26 drops tomorrow with Anniversary Event

EA Sports FC Mobile Version 26 launches Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 00:30 UTC with a scheduled 4.5-hour maintenance window. The highly anticipated Anniversary Event returns for its second year, featuring community-designed content, legendary players, and fresh gameplay improvements. Players can watch a full preview during the maintenance period via FC Mobile LIVE streaming.
Nitisha Upadhye, 24 Sep 2025 18:13
An image showing Saturn with auroras. (Image source: WikiImages - Pixabay)

An incredible phenomenon, occurring every 15 years, has been observed on Saturn

Saturn also has an equinox, and recently the natural satellite Titan made its transit around this planet, offering a breathtaking spectacle that is only repeated every fifteen years.
Alexis Stegmann, 24 Sep 2025 18:00
Gemini 2.5 Deep Think achieved gold-medal level at ICPC 2025. (Image source: GPT-image-1)

Gemini 2.5 Deep Think achieves gold-medal level at ICPC 2025

The Gemini 2.5 Deep Think AI achieved gold-medal level at the 2025 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). It solved ten of twelve tasks, including one that none of the participating human teams could solve. This achievement demonstrates progress in abstract problem solving, programming and the potential for AI-based developer support.
Ulrich Mathey, 24 Sep 2025 17:59
Breakthrough in electric car batteries: 500 mi range possible with just 12 minutes of charging time. (Image source: LeeRosario on Pixabay)

Breakthrough in electric car batteries: 500 miles of range with 12 minutes of charging time

A breakthrough in electric car batteries could drastically shorten charging times while significantly increasing range. Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have reportedly developed an electrolyte that prevents the formation of dendrites, thus overcoming the central weakness of lithium-metal batteries.
Ulrich Mathey, 24 Sep 2025 17:57
PCs with Snapdragon X Elite chips may come with Android instead of Windows 11 in the future. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Android-style desktop: Google hints at Snapdragon PCs with Android instead of Windows 11

At the Snapdragon Summit, Google's senior vice president gave an outlook on future desktop computers and laptops that will ship with Android instead of Windows 11. Google and Qualcomm are said to be already developing a common technical basis for these devices.
Hannes Brecher, 24 Sep 2025 17:54
Giant’s new Explore E+0 e-bike (pictured) has Aegis accessories. (Image source: Giant)

New Giant e-bike with radar and tire checker accessories launches

Giant has launched its 2026 range of Explore E+ e-bikes. At the lower end of the line-up is the Explore E+ 4, with a 75 Nm motor, a 500 Wh battery and Suntour suspension. At the other end is the Explore E+0, which has an automatic Enviolo gearhub and is also equipped with Aegis radar and tire checking accessories.
Polly Allcock, 24 Sep 2025 17:36
The Xiaomi Pad Mini with its official stylus in tow. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Pad Mini receives surprise release as new flagship compact tablet and RedMagic Astra rival

Xiaomi has quietly released the Pad Mini in a key market. Already available to purchase contrary to pre-launch teasers, the Xiaomi Pad Mini rivals the RedMagic Astra and iPad mini 7 with a high-end chipset, a 165 Hz display and a large battery capacity, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2025 17:23
The Starlink Mini dish can be deployed anywhere. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink expands outage log to include all network events

With the Starlink subscriber count increasing exponentially, there have already been two major satellite Internet service outages. Now Starlink wants to log all the disruptions and local network events to help troubleshoot video call or gaming session hiccups.
Daniel Zlatev, 24 Sep 2025 17:23

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