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The GameMT E3 Vigor has been shown in three colours so far. (Image source: GameMT)

GameMT E3 Vigor: New retro gaming handheld debuts with square display to rival Anbernic and Powkiddy

GameMT has started teasing the E3 Vigor, a new horizontal gaming handheld with a square display. Showcased in three colours, the GameMT E3 Vigor should rival recent handhelds like the Anbernic RG CubeXX, Powkiddy RGB30 and the ZPG...

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2025 20:00

HP OmniBook 5 14 is one of the least expensive laptops with OLED, but there's a catch

The sharp OLED screen and P3 colors are some of the nicest features of the Omnibook 5 14 even if brightness, resolution, and refresh rate are average.

Allen Ngo, 19 Oct 2025 19:56

Asus ROG Xbox Ally running Xbox 360 emulator (Image source: Xbox Wire, Asus with edits)

Microsoft may release Xbox 360 emulator for Windows to market ROG Xbox Ally to console gamers

The ROG Xbox Ally leaves behind some Xbox games exclusive to Microsoft’s consoles. The company may turn to an Xbox 360 emulator for PCs to enhance its backward compatibility. New Xbox consoles in development with AMD could also su...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Oct 2025 19:47

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: Currently the most comfortable gaming handheld on the market

Asus's gaming handheld is polarizing in its unusual design, but the new grips are extremely comfortable. Anyone who has used the new ROG Xbox Ally X once will certainly not want to go back to a traditional handheld design.

Andreas Osthoff, 19 Oct 2025 18:24

A picture of Sledgehammer Games co-founder Glen Schofield (image source: IMDB)

Ex-Modern Warfare director fears Call of Duty could lose its identity under Microsoft's ownership

Former Sledgehammer Games co-founder and ex-Modern Warfare director Glen Schofield warned that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard could dilute Call of Duty’s creative identity, citing cultural assimilation, changes to ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Oct 2025 17:23

The OnePlus Pad 2 will be available in Dark Gray and Azure. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Pad 2 powered by a MediaTek chip will launch alongside the OnePlus 15

Following the launch of the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro in China in May, OnePlus has now announced its plans to release a standard model. The OnePlus Pad 2 will look like its sibling, but have a MediaTek processor and a lower resolution.

Habeeb Onawole, 19 Oct 2025 16:01

Good performance and features at an increasingly attractive price: The Galaxy S25 FE in review. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Buy or wait: Samsung Galaxy 25 FE is currently still too expensive

The Galaxy S25 FE is the cheapest Galaxy S model to date and proves to be a solid device in our review. However, its price is currently a bit of a hindrance. However, those willing to wait could snap up a real bargain.

Manuel Masiero, 19 Oct 2025 15:39

Will the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra arrive in January as usual or not until March 2026? Rumors about delays are currently circulating. (Image source: TT Technology)

Samsung Galaxy S26 launch rumored to be postponed by months due to massive delays

Almost every year, there are rumors of delays leading up to the first Galaxy Unpacked event of the new year, but this year, the launch date for the Galaxy S26 series is said to have been pushed back significantly. If current rumor...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Oct 2025 15:36

The WH-1000XM5 may no longer be the best ANC headphones Sony has to offer, but they still hold their own. (Image source: Sony, edited by Notebookcheck)

Deal | Still-excellent Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are a whopping 43% off in this refurb deal

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back on sale at Woot for just $228 in Grade-A refurbished condition. That's nearly half off their usual price. Even with the newer XM6s now out, the XM5 still deliver excellent noise cancellation, ...

Kristen Spradlin, 19 Oct 2025 15:31

Image from the game Red Dead Redemption 2. (Image source: PlayStation Store)

Red Dead Redemption 2 exudes next-gen vibes with an RTX 5090 and 8K resolution

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that made a lasting impression on millions of players when it was released in 2018. But with an RTX 5090, 8K resolution, and over 100 mods, it takes on a whole new dimension.

Alexis Stegmann, 19 Oct 2025 14:11

Refreshed Redmi K Pad will launch on October 23. Pictured: a promo picture of the tablet. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi refreshes affordable Redmi K Pad in 'Golden White' colorway

The Redmi K Pad, which launched in June 2025, has been refreshed in a special Golden White colorway. This new colorway of the sub-flagship compact tablet will launch in China alongside the Redmi K90 series.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Oct 2025 13:15

The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus (RRP $289.99) also comes with an active stylus with 4096 pressure and tilt levels.

Worthy of purchase thanks to its many strengths: Verdict on the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus

The 12.1-inch Lenovo IdeaTab Plus costs under $300 and offers many advantages over similarly priced tablets. The list of advantages is extensive: Buyers get more in terms of screen brightness, weight, charging speed and sound qual...

Manuel Masiero, 19 Oct 2025 13:15

Asus ROG Ally X running Bazzite, with game titles visible on-screen and USB devices connected. (Image source: Dawid Does Tech Stuff)

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: YouTuber installs Bazzite Linux to recreate a SteamOS-like experience, but it may not be a good idea

YouTuber Dawid Does Tech Stuff experimented with installing Bazzite, a Linux distro inspired by SteamOS, on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X to explore whether it could offer a smoother, more console-like experience than Windows 11. The e...

Anmol Dubey, 19 Oct 2025 12:43

The MS-02 Ultra will be officially revealed on October 22, 2025. Pictured: a promo picture of the SFF PC. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum MS-02 Ultra surfaces ahead of formal debut with three PCIe expansion slots

The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra will be fully showcased at Japan Autumn IT Week 2025. Ahead of the formal debut, the mini PC has surfaced on r/MiniPCs, and the core specs of the Intel Arrow Lake system have been revealed.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Oct 2025 11:42

In addition to its long battery life, the OnePlus Pad Lite also has other strong selling points. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Runtime doubled: This OnePlus tablet beats every iPad

OnePlus often offers tablets that are good value for money, and the OnePlus Pad Lite is no exception. Here, OnePlus has focused on battery life in particular, and hardly any Android tablet and none of Apple's iPads last as long as...

Florian Schmitt, 19 Oct 2025 10:47

The compact mini SSD enclosure offers additional features. (Image source: Dotdrive)

Mini 3-in-1 M.2 SSD Dock: Compact storage expansion with USB-C, HDMI 2.0 and up to 4 TB for smartphones

A new SSD dock is designed to be easy to use on mobile devices such as smartphones, and not only supports storage expansion but, as a 3-in-1 system, also supports image output. Cooling is also on board.

Silvio Werner, 19 Oct 2025 10:43

Prolo Ring: New input device is a ring. (Image source: Prolo)

Prolo Ring: Smart ring as mouse alternative with trackpad, gesture recognition and macros

Full control without a mouse: The Prolo Ring is a new type of input device designed to allow PC control with subtle movements. It features a trackpad and a motion sensor, among other things, allowing complex actions to be triggere...

Silvio Werner, 19 Oct 2025 10:41

AG277UX: New gaming monitor with Fast IPS panel. (Image source: AOC)

AOC AG277UX: Fast 4K gaming display with 320 Hz refresh rate

AOC is launching a new monitor that supports high resolution and fast screen refresh rates and can display image content even faster without using full resolution. The AG277UX also allows users to neatly store their headset away.

Silvio Werner, 19 Oct 2025 10:39

A 512 GB SanDisk SD card (Image source: SanDIsk)

A $62 SanDisk SD card survived the tragic Titan submersible implosion: Here is how it was found and what was on it

Investigators examining the Titan submersible wreck found a deep-sea camera containing a $62 SanDisk SD card that remained intact. The card yielded 12 photos and 9 videos, a rare example of consumer storage surviving an extreme oc...

David Odejide, 19 Oct 2025 09:40

Super Console X3 Pro is a compact device for emulating retro games (Image source: KinHank)

KinHank Super Console X3 Pro: Retro console only costs $108 and can emulate over 60,000 games

The KinHank Super Console X3 Pro is a mix of a gaming console and a streaming box. It’s relatively affordable and can supposedly emulate games for many older consoles, although there are some questions regarding copyright.

Silvio Werner, 19 Oct 2025 05:43

The OnePlus 15 in Mist Purple. (Image source: OnePlus, edited)

OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Ace 6: All color options officially revealed ahead of October 27 launch

OnePlus is set to launch its latest flagship, the OnePlus 15, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Alongside it, the company will introduce the OnePlus Ace 6, a sub-flagship offering, expected to feature the Snapdragon...

Huzefa Baloch, 19 Oct 2025 03:55

A picture of Kojima Productions' founder and CEO Hideo Kojima (image source: IMDB)

Hideo Kojima says AI is “a friend,” not a threat to creativity in game development

In a Wired Japan interview, Hideo Kojima called artificial intelligence a collaborative “friend” rather than a threat, arguing it should handle time-consuming tasks, including animation, motion capture, and NPC behavior, so human ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Oct 2025 03:46

A screengrab of Sonic Rumble's game art (image source: SEGA)

Sega’s Sonic Rumble finally races toward a global November 2025 launch

After nearly a year of delays to address core gameplay and monetization concerns, Sega confirmed a global November 2025 launch for Sonic Rumble, a 32-player, arcade-style battle royale co-developed with Rovio that channels Fall Gu...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Oct 2025 03:17

A screengrab from Banjo Kazooie (image source: Banjo Kazooie's Fandom wiki)

Banjo-Kazooie director Gregg Mayles leaves Rare after 36 years as he announces exit on X

Gregg Mayles, the director best known for Banjo‑Kazooie, announced his departure from Rare after 36 years in a post on X that recounted his contributions to titles from Donkey Kong Country and Battletoads to Viva Piñata and Sea of...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Oct 2025 02:58

The X300 and X300 Pro with Zeiss teleconverter are already advertised on some of Vivo's European websites (Image source: Vivo)

European release date of Vivo X300 Pro and compact Vivo X300 now official

Vivo is rather quietly advertising the European launch of the Vivo X300 series, which will take place close to the official European debut of the Oppo Find X9. This means the currently best Zeiss camera will soon go head to head w...

Alexander Fagot, 18 Oct 2025 23:30

Osmo Mobile 8's retail packaging maintains the simple design of previous DJI smartphone camera gimbals. (Image source: Camera Joint)

DJI Osmo Mobile 8: Early unboxing video showcases upgrades over Osmo Mobile 7 before official release

The launch of the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is on the horizon. Allegedly set to arrive within the next weeks, the Osmo Mobile 8 has already turned up in an early unboxing video.

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2025 22:59

The Anbernic RG DS running Kirby: Canvas Curse. (Image source: Anbernic - edited)

Anbernic RG DS: Early gameplay footage shows sub-$100 dual-screen gaming handheld emulating Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS games with stylus support

Anbernic has showcased its first dual-screen gaming handheld in a new video. Focusing on the device's Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS emulation credentials, the video highlights that the Anbernic RG DS masters touch and stylus inputs...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2025 22:51

Transparent iPhone Air showing internal components and copper charging coil on a wooden desk. (Image source: Phone Repair Guru via YouTube)

Apple iPhone Air transparent back mod goes viral for its incredible design

A new transparent back panel mod for the Apple iPhone Air showcases its stunning internal design and incredible engineering, turning Apple’s thinnest iPhone into a visual masterpiece.

Anmol Dubey, 18 Oct 2025 21:59

The 8bitDo NES 40 Collection includes a limited edition controller, 8BitDo's first 68-key keyboard, and a successor to the Retro Cube Speaker. (Image source: 8BitDo)

8BitDo celebrates NES's 40th anniversary with limited edition Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, Retro Keyboard, Retro Cube 2 Speaker and more

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), 8BitDo has announced a handful of special edition products. In addition to a limited-edition Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, it has also launched ...

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Oct 2025 21:53

Redmi K90 Pro Max (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K90 Pro Max to bring powerful 2.1 audio with Bose subwoofer

The upcoming Redmi K90 Pro Max will turn heads with a major audio upgrade: a 2.1-channel sound system that includes a dedicated Bose-powered speaker working as a subwoofer. This means the phone will deliver the deep, rich bass usu...

Jean Leon, 18 Oct 2025 21:36

HP is slashing $130 USD off the already low original price of its latest ARM-powered OmniBook 5 14 subnotebook (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP OmniBook 5 14 down to only $550 with OLED and over 16 hours of WLAN battery life

The new OmniBook 5 14 includes features not typically found on other budget laptops ranging from 1200p OLED to Windows on ARM and an Elitebook-like design.

Allen Ngo, 18 Oct 2025 19:56

The Casio G-Shock GWM5610-1 (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio’s solar-powered G-Shock GWM5610-1 delivers atomic precision and rugged reliability: Now under $125 on Amazon

Casio’s solar-powered G-Shock GWM5610-1 is now steeply discounted by 25 percent on Amazon. The shock-resistant digital watch features atomic timekeeping, Tough Solar charging, and a rugged black resin build designed for everyday d...

David Odejide, 18 Oct 2025 19:50

A screengrab from Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Halo: Combat Evolved remake reveal at HaloWC gathers steam as Master Chief voice actor uploads cryptic message

Steve Downes, the long‑time voice of Master Chief, fueled speculation earlier with a cryptic “BIG NEWS A’COMIN!!” post ahead of the Halo World Championship, where Halo Studios has promised main‑stage reveals and a deep‑dive panel ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Oct 2025 19:47

Image of the game Echo Point Nova on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam: This highly rated open-world FPS is currently 33% off

This open-world FPS from Greylock Games Studio, which is highly rated by gamers, is currently 33% off on Steam. If you want to immerse yourself in a unique world, you have until October 31 to take advantage of this offer.

Alexis Stegmann, 18 Oct 2025 18:46

A screengrab from Ninja Gaiden 4 (image source: SteamDB)

Ninja Gaiden 4 directors talk balancing Challenges and gamer satisfaction: “Fairness between player and enemy is crucial"

In an interview with Automaton, Ninja Gaiden 4 directors Yuji Nakao (PlatinumGames) and Masakazu Hirayama (Team Ninja) argued that designing difficulty around perceived fairness is essential to keeping the series’ intense, high‑sp...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Oct 2025 18:40

A hand holding a Steam Deck OLED (Image source: Georgiy Lyamin via Unsplash; cropped)

Deal | Humble Bundle: $138 worth of Steam Deck-compatible indie games drop to $10

Humble Bundle has added a new bundle to its collection of bundles — the Momcore bundle. This bundle is filled with casual games that are meant to deliver a relaxing experience and not make you sweat.

Chibuike Okpara, 18 Oct 2025 18:29

Deal | Three acclaimed titles worth over $40 become available as free games on Prime Gaming

Amazon Prime Gaming has made more free games available to claim. Among the three are two well-rated horror titles and one critically acclaimed action RPG. This round of game giveaway is worth $40.97.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Oct 2025 16:40

The first Blackwell AI chip wafers made by TSMC in the US. (Image source: Nvidia)

American-made Nvidia AI chips are now taped out by TSMC in US onshoring push

Nvidia is leveraging TSMC's massive $165 billion foundry investment in the US to start making its own AI chips there. The goal of Nvidia and TSMC is independent made-in-America AI chip production in Arizona.

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Oct 2025 16:27

The Intellivision Sprint is a remake of the 1979 Intellivision manufactured by Mattel. (Image source: Atari)

Mattel's Intellivision retro console is being remade by Atari, and you can pre-order it now for $149.99

After modern remakes of the Atari 7800, Atari 2600, and the Atari 400, Atari's new console remake is that of one of its rivals. The manufacturer has decided to remake Mattel's Intellivision, and has begun accepting pre-orders for ...

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Oct 2025 16:11

According to a trademark application, YouTuber MrBeast appears to be planning a move into the banking business. (Image source: Pixabay/ Barta4, MrBeast)

MrBeast reportedly planning his own crypto-focused bank, community skeptical

YouTube star MrBeast seems to have bigger ambitions than just making videos. According to a recent trademark filing, the world’s most-watched creator appears to be preparing to enter the financial world – including the crypto spac...

Marius Müller, 18 Oct 2025 16:03

Tank T4: Round smartwatch with maps and navigation. (Image source: Kospet)

Kospet Tank M4: New variant of affordable Garmin Fenix alternative with maps and dual GNSS unveiled

The Tank T4 is now available via Amazon, among other retailers. It offers a wide range of advertised features at a relatively affordable price, including map display, navigation, 10 ATM and much more.

Silvio Werner, 18 Oct 2025 15:12

OK153-S: New single-board computer with ARM and RISC-V. (Image source: Forlinx)

OK153-S: New single-board computer with Linux features both ARM and RISC-V processors

The OK153-S is a new single-board computer that uses two different processor architectures and allows the connection of external sensors and actuators. A variety of ports are also available.

Silvio Werner, 18 Oct 2025 15:11

Lenovo is currently offering the Idea Tab Plus in a bundle with a stylus for $290. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Affordable and well-equipped all-purpose tablet with stylus: Verdict on the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus

Lightweight, long battery life and a stylus with 4096 pressure and tilt levels are all included: The 12.1-inch Lenovo IdeaTab Plus offers great value for just under $300. Furthermore, the internal storage can be upgraded, and the ...

Manuel Masiero, 18 Oct 2025 15:09

According to a new study, AI hallucinations are influenced by the way users communicate. (Image source: Pexels/Ketut Subiyanto)

Study finds: Users are the real cause of AI hallucinations

A recently published study shows that the prompts given to AI assistants play a major role in the occurrence of so-called AI hallucinations. This is good news for users, as it suggests they can actively reduce false or fabricated ...

Marius Müller, 18 Oct 2025 14:20

The Redmi Watch 6 will launch in China on October 23. Pictured: a promo picture of the smartwatch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi introduces Redmi Watch 6 with design tweaks over its last-gen affordable smartwatch

The Redmi Watch 6 has been officially unveiled by Xiaomi. As a proper successor to the affordable Watch 5, it appears to have brought some changes in terms of the overall design, but the screen size is confirmed to remain the same...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Oct 2025 14:17

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