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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 in Ultra Red color. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla drops Model Y lease payment before a price hike in November

There haven't been many Tesla Model 3 and Model Y deals since the federal tax credit expiration, besides grants offered by individual states. Tesla is now introducing new Model 3 and Model Y lease payments discount that drops mont...

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Oct 2025 11:06

From left to right (pictured), Casio G-Shock GM-5600M-1, and the GM-2100M-1A. (Image source: Casioblog)

Casio G-Shock GM-5600M-1 and GM-2100M-1A: High-definition renders for metal bezel watches spotted online

High-res renders of Casio’s G-Shock "Modern Industrial" series (GM-5600M-1, GM-2100M-1A) confirm bold, textured steel cases, unique vent cutouts, and gunmetal options - signaling a genuinely upgraded, utility-focused design direct...

Anubhav Sharma, 21 Oct 2025 10:54

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is expected to feature a round camera module. (Image source: Director Shi Guan, Weibo)

The Huawei Mate 80 Series is expected to launch in November with a new Kirin chip

Huawei's Mate 80 series is shaping up for a potential November launch, bringing with it a next-generation Kirin processor and a couple of hardware improvements. Rumors suggest a redesigned camera system with new sensors, upgraded ...

Antony Muchiri, 21 Oct 2025 10:05

The Boox Palma 2 Pro arrives with a color display and 5G dual SIM support. (Image source: Boox)

Boox launches Palma 2 Pro e-reader with a color display, 5G connectivity, and stylus support

Onyx-owned Boox has brought its new phone-sized e-reader with a color display to global markets. Sold as the Boox Palma 2 Pro, it also has 5G dual-SIM support and stylus support, which pits it against rivals such as the HiBreak Pr...

Habeeb Onawole, 21 Oct 2025 09:21

A screengrab from Arc Raiders (image source: SteamDB)

Arc Raiders dev comments on parallel Marathon playtest, calling it an “Unplanned A/B test”

Embark Studios’ Arc Raiders drew impressive player numbers during its recent Server Slam playtest, with design director Virgil Watkins calling the limited-access playtests of Bungie’s Marathon an inadvertent “A/B test” that allowe...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Oct 2025 07:05

The Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan (image source: Nintendo)

Mario and Zelda creator says Nintendo turned to films to preserve its legacy: “Games become obsolete, but movies last forever”

Shigeru Miyamoto told Nintendo Dream Web that because games can become obsolete as new versions replace them, Nintendo has expanded into film production to preserve and "immortalize" its IPs after the $1.36 billion success of The ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Oct 2025 06:53

Modders reimagine The Simpsons: Hit and Run as a full Futurama game after 20 years

A nine-member volunteer collective called Slurm Team has released a playable demo of Futurama: Hit and Run, a total-conversion mod that transplants The Simpsons: Hit and Run into a meticulously recreated New New York with four sto...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Oct 2025 06:42

New Blood Interactive is giving away two ROG Xbox Ally handhelds

New Blood Interactive is celebrating its Xbox debut with a special giveaway, offering two ROG Xbox Ally handhelds and other prizes through Gleam.

Abdul Haddi, 21 Oct 2025 05:55

A soldier with a weapon in Black Ops 7. (Image Source: Activision)

Call of Duty insider claims Black Ops 7 might release a week early

A known insider claims Black Ops 7 could arrive a week ahead of its November 14 release date, though nothing has been confirmed yet.

Abdul Haddi, 21 Oct 2025 04:17

The Artist 12 3rd supports many pressure levels and comes with USB Type-C (Image source: XPPen)

XPPen Artist 12 3rd: Drawing tablet with pen offers 16,384 pressure levels and 99% sRGB for $216

The XPPen Artist 12 3rd is a relatively compact graphics tablet that should allow users to create high quality drawings. Several physical buttons are available and should make it easier to use the 12-inch tablet.

Silvio Werner, 21 Oct 2025 03:00

The Apple iPhone Air does not appear to be very popular (Image source: Thai Nguyen)

Apple iPhone 17 (Pro) selling much better than iPhone 16 (Pro) as iPhone Air struggles

The Apple iPhone 17 series seems to be a success according to the latest sales analysis based on sales numbers from the US and China. That said, the iPhone Air is not doing so well compared to the other three models, as the small ...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Oct 2025 02:33

Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack banner is shown (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

New Virtual Console trademark reminds retro gaming fans of Nintendo Switch Online limitations

Nintendo’s frequent trademark and patent filings sometimes give glimpses into the future. The latest submission has excited supporters of the defunct Virtual Console. Unlike the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, gamers purc...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Oct 2025 02:03

The Oura Ring 4 comes in multiple colours and styles. (Image source: Oura)

Oura details new blood pressure monitoring feature for Oura Ring 3 and Oura Ring 4

Oura has announced plans to bring blood pressure monitoring to its Gen 3 and Gen 4 smart rings. The feature will be available to test before its full rollout too, albeit with some caveats at this stage.

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2025 01:27

Vivo pre-installs OriginOS 5 on the iQOO Pad 5e. (Image source: Vivo)

iQOO Pad 5e: New gaming-focused tablet launches with powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

The iQOO Pad 5e is a new Android tablet focused on gaming. Combining a 144 Hz display with a 10,000 mAh battery, the tablet also integrates a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset with up to 16 GB of RAM.

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2025 23:48

The Agon Pro AG327UXM takes advantage of 2,304 Mini LED backlight zones to exceed 1,500 nits peak brightness. (Image source: AOC - edited)

Agon Pro AG327UXM: AOC reveals new 2304 zone Mini LED gaming monitor before global release

The Agon Pro AG327UXM is a new 32-inch gaming monitor backed by 2,304 Mini LED backlight zones. Peaking at 1,650 nits in HDR mode, the Agon Pro AG327UXM also features a USB hub and provides a fast refresh rate at 4K.

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2025 23:25

The iPhone 17 Pro front camera is based on a square 18MP sensor (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 Pro's innovative front camera beats all competitors in DxOMark review

The entire Apple iPhone 17 series, from the base model to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, uses a brand-new 18MP selfie camera with a square sensor. This unusual approach is paying off because the iPhone 17 Pro is able to surpass all compet...

Hannes Brecher, 20 Oct 2025 23:17

The Airline Zenith is the most expensive of Caviar's latest custom iPhone Air models at almost $40k. (Image source: Caviar)

Apple iPhone Air with gold and crocodile leather: Caviar presents new limited editions

The iPhone Air comes in relatively restrained colour options by default. Smartphone customiser Caviar has sought to rectify that with the Airline collection, which wraps the iPhone Air in gold or titanium with crocodile leather to...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2025 23:13

Why, for example, does the OnePlus Pad Lite have a rather wide plastic strip on its metal casing? (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Why many tablets forgo a chassis purely made of metal

Top-of-the-line tablets impress with their stylish, one-piece aluminum bodies. But this harbors a problem. Using an example, we'll look at why not all tablets follow suit.

Florian Schmitt, 20 Oct 2025 23:00

Honor is set to replace the Honor 400 Pro before the end of the year. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 500 Pro tipped to disrupt mid-range smartphones soon with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200 MP primary and 64 MP telephoto cameras

A reliable leaker has delivered an early insight into the state of Honor's mid-range smartphone series. Tipped to be the Honor 500 Pro, the device is rumoured to feature high-end hardware like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2025 22:56

PlayStation Store banner (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

PlayStation Store now compares PS5 sale prices, but lawsuits over monopolistic practices continue

PlayStation Store sales on PS5 games are often difficult to predict. A new feature rolling out on the marketplace reveals discounts on titles in the last 30 days. Nevertheless, with digital games only sold at the PS Store, some co...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Oct 2025 22:40

Hardware Unboxed used the ASRock Steel Legend RX 9070 and MSI Vanguard RTX 5070 for comparison. (Image source: ASRock, MSI, Pixabay, edited)

RX 9070 vs RTX 5070 with FSR 4 and DLSS 4: RX 9070 is reportedly even faster now than at launch

Hardware Unboxed has compared the performance of the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070 in 23 games, using FSR 4 for the Radeon card and DLSS 4 for the GeForce GPU. The results are quite interesting, as the RX 9070 is now even faster than i...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Oct 2025 22:13

With its chic marble look and high-quality casing, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 immediately makes a good impression. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus revives popular smartphone model with impressive results

For years, no OnePlus Nord CE came without the suffix "Lite". Now, with the Nord CE 5, there is finally a full-fledged representative of the series again. Here, we reveal what difference this makes and why we like the model so muc...

Florian Schmitt, 20 Oct 2025 22:00

Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC running God of War: Ragnarok, paired with an Adlink Pocket AI GPU enclosure and power bank in a fully portable battery-powered setup. (Image source: ETA Prime via YouTube)

This $250 pocket-sized eGPU boosts Cyberpunk 2077 from 45 FPS to 80 FPS at 1080p while consuming only 25 W

ETA Prime is experimenting with a fully battery-powered dual-GPU setup using the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and an external RTX A500 GPU. By combining it with Lossless Scaling, the YouTuber achieves surprising performance gains, proving t...

Anmol Dubey, 20 Oct 2025 21:51

The Lenovo LOQ 17 is one of the more affordable RTX 5070 gaming laptops

Lenovo LOQ 17 squeezes everything out of the RTX 5070

If you want to get the most performance out of a current Blackwell-powered gaming laptop in the price range of up to $1,500, you might want to take a look at the Lenovo LOQ 17. Thanks to an RTX 5070 with GPU overclocking, the 17-i...

Florian Glaser, 20 Oct 2025 21:43

Image from the game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. (Image source: Steam)

CD Projekt RED may be working on a game inspired by The Witcher

CD Projekt RED already seems to have new plans for The Witcher license. Indeed, a job offer for a lead writer provides further information on the subject.

Alexis Stegmann, 20 Oct 2025 20:41

Red Dead Redemption 2 protagonist Arthur Morgan fighting an NPC in Mortal Kombat style. (Image source: Blurbs on YouTube, screenshot)

Red Dead Redemption 2 meets Mortal Kombat with train fatalities

A modder has added Mortal Kombat style fighting and fatalities to Red Dead Redemption 2. The system works surprisingly well and with any NPC, along with health bars, special abilities, and fixed camera perspective.

Vineet Washington, 20 Oct 2025 20:38

Xgimi’s Vibe One projector (pictured) is rolling out across markets worldwide. (Image source: Xgimi)

Xgimi releases new cheaper portable projector with Google TV

The Xgimi Vibe One is now available in Europe, and can also be pre-ordered in the US. Features include Google TV, automatic focus, an adjustable angle stand and a built-in battery, making it truly portable. Plus, this entry-level ...

Polly Allcock, 20 Oct 2025 20:25

The Odyssey OLED G50SF is the first monitor to sport a 27-inch, 1440p and 180 Hz QD-OLED panel. (Image source: Samsung)

Odyssey OLED G50SF: Samsung releases affordable OLED gaming monitor with unusual panel

Samsung has provided a first look at a new 180 Hz QD-OLED panel. Sporting a 1440p resolution and a 27-inch panel size, the Odyssey OLED G50SF represents a relatively affordable way to get into OLED desktop gaming.

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2025 19:18

New Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock launching globally

Xiaomi has listed the Self-Install Smart Lock on its global website, pointing to an upcoming release in markets worldwide. Designed to fit over an existing door lock, the smart home device allows you to unlock your door in many wa...

Polly Allcock, 20 Oct 2025 19:18

New rumours about the Exynos 2600 have emerged online (image source: Samsung, edited)

Exynos 2600 tipped to power some Galaxy S26 Ultra variants with lofty GPU and NPU performance gains

A new rumour predicts the Exynos 2600 will come with a potent GPU and NPU. Apparently, the latter will be up to six times faster than Apple's A16 Pro. Plus, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will use an Exynos 2600 in at least one region.

Anil Ganti, 20 Oct 2025 19:11

The T10 costs $189. Pictured: a promo picture of the translator. (Image source: InnAIO)

InnAIO T10 launches as 'world's first' AI translator with voice cloning feature

The InnAIO T10 has made its formal debut as an AI translator that's powered by the GPT-5 and the company's own language model. It's also claimed to be the "world's first" translation device that can clone the user's voice.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Oct 2025 19:05

Oppo Find X9 series (Image Source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X9 global models to keep huge 7,000mAh+ batteries

Oppo recently launched its Find X9 series, featuring a major upgrade in battery capacity, with the Pro model hitting 7,500mAh. If you feared about a potential reduction of these cells in global models, recent EU Energy Labels conf...

Jean Leon, 20 Oct 2025 19:01

A person holding an inhaler (Image source: CNordic Nordic via Unsplash; cropped)

Inhalers generate over 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually — study

A UCLA Health study has found that inhalers in the U.S. had generated over 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually over the past 10 years, resulting in an estimated social cost of $5.7 billion.

Chibuike Okpara, 20 Oct 2025 18:37

Xiaomi's quarterly Android security update is here for select Redmi and Poco devices. A Note 14 Pro pictured. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt / Notebookcheck)

Xiaomi rolls out new security update to over 20 Redmi and Poco phones

The October 2025 update is now live for select European models, with more regions, including India, set to follow soon.

Kristen Spradlin, 20 Oct 2025 18:20

Anker’s Prime Docking station is available in a Anker x Black Myth: Wukong special edition. (Image source: Anker)

New Anker special edition docking station launches in US

Anker has launched a new Black Myth: Wukong Edition of the recently launched Prime Docking Station (14-in-1, Triple Display, DisplayLink). This version of the accessory has a black and gold color scheme, featuring imagery from the...

Polly Allcock, 20 Oct 2025 18:19

Kohler utilizes a camera to analyze stool (Image source: Kohler)

Kohler Dekoda smart toilet camera analyzes stool for gut health issues

Kohler’s newest smart home camera mounts to the toilet in order to analyze stool and gather information on gut health. Powered by a battery and featuring tool-free installation, the Dekoda is supposed to be compatible with most re...

Hannes Brecher, 20 Oct 2025 18:10

ROG Xbox Ally X running SteamOS (Image source: Microsoft, Steam, Xbox Wire with edits)

Former Microsoft executive says new Windows-based Xbox consoles need Steam to curb piracy

Mike Ybarra envisions how new Xbox consoles built on Windows can attract buyers. Devices like the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds must integrate the dominant Steam. The former Blizzard President argues that without its user-friendly featu...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Oct 2025 18:06

The Zotac ZBox Magnus EN has a fairly unassuming design given its comparatively powerful internals. (Image source: Zotac)

Zotac ZBox Magnus EN mini-PC goes on sale with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU

Zotac has finally started selling its Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti packing mini-PC. Sporting a desktop variant with 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, the Zotac ZBox Magnus EN also contains DisplayPort 2.1b and Thunde...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2025 17:59

Image showing vehicles in GTA 6. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

A theory suggests that the third GTA 6 trailer will be released in November

GTA 6 is one of the most eagerly awaited games in the world, and while waiting for its release, some fans put forward surprising hypotheses. And this is the case regarding the potential release date of a third trailer.

Alexis Stegmann, 20 Oct 2025 17:48

Render of Siri activated on an iPhone. (Image source: Apple)

Apple still struggling with AI-powered Siri despite V2 architecture

A renowned industry analyst has reported that Apple is still struggling to achieve the desired performance with AI-powered Siri. The update is supposed to arrive with iOS 26.4 which is still several months away.

Vineet Washington, 20 Oct 2025 17:29

Mockups of the One Retro 45 in two of its three apparent launch colours. (Image source: MagicX)

One Retro 45: MagicX details new retro gaming handheld aimed at Sega Dreamcast, Genesis, Saturn and Nintendo 64 emulation fans

MagicX has shared new details about its Dreamcast, Genesis, Saturn and Nintendo 64 focused gaming handheld. Not only has the company now revealed what the device looks like, but it has also outlined pricing and hardware specificat...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2025 17:24

Garmin’s Lily 2 Active smartwatch (pictured) is receiving new software (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin fixes passcode bug in new smartwatch update

Garmin is rolling out stable software version 5.06 to one of its smartwatches. This release tackles four issues with the wearable, including one linked to the device passcode functionality. Others resolve problems related to stren...

Polly Allcock, 20 Oct 2025 17:15

A Rhino S solid-state battery undergoing drill and nail penetration tests. (Image source: Chery)

Solid-state battery with record 600 Wh/kg energy density set to power 800-mile Chery EV in 2027

The top car exporting brand in China has announced a solid-state battery that pushes the energy density limits of the current iteration of this technology. It will be certified for powering its vehicles in 2027, which is a common ...

Daniel Zlatev, 20 Oct 2025 16:48

The Lecoo Air 16 trades performance for a lightweight design. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lecoo Air 16: Lenovo launches new lightweight 16-inch laptop with built-in numberpad

Lenovo has updated its Lecoo sub-brand with a new lightweight 16-inch laptop. Equipped with a 2.5K and 120 Hz display, the Lecoo Air 16 also packs a 60 Wh battery into its 1 kg housing.

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2025 16:47

IQOO’s Watch GT 2 (pictured) has been launched in China. (Image source: vivo)

Affordable iQOO Watch GT 2 with AMOLED display launches

Vivo sub-brand iQOO has launched a new wearable in China: the Watch GT 2. Revealed a couple of weeks ago, customers can choose between eSIM and Bluetooth versions of the smartwatch. Features of this relatively affordable model inc...

Polly Allcock, 20 Oct 2025 16:41

Redmi K90 Pro Max will feature a 5x telephoto sensor. Pictured: a promo picture of the phone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals core specs of Redmi K90 Pro Max ahead of imminent launch

The Redmi K90 series is set to launch in China on October 23, 2025. Just a few days before the official unveiling of the lineup, Xiaomi has revealed the core specs of the Pro Max model, and it seems that the device might stand as ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Oct 2025 16:26

The iQOO 15 also features an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo iQOO 15 now official with huge 7,000 mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to tackle Galaxy S25 Ultra and other modern flagships

Vivo has now released the iQOO 15 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 7,000 mAh battery. Lining up for significantly less than rivals like the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Vivo iQOO 15 als...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2025 16:13

HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 – A 14-inch creator workstation with seven display options to choose from

HP’s compact 14-inch ZBook 8 G1i 14 isn’t short on choices — it comes with a whopping seven display options. Oddly, HP’s spec sheet lists 14, which sounds impressive until you realize it’s basically the same seven panels duplicate...

Christian Hintze, 20 Oct 2025 16:02

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