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The Nubia Z80 Ultra features an 18 mm ultra-wide-angle camera with a larger sensor. (Image source: Nubia)

Nubia Z80 Ultra with 35 mm, 18 mm and 70 mm triple camera: Nubia confirms specs and unveils sample photos

The Nubia Z80 Ultra, one of the world's most unusual flagship camera phones, will launch in just a few days. The device features a selfie camera invisibly integrated into the display and a triple camera with focal lengths of 35 mm...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Oct 2025 13:50

The process of actin degradation involves a precise interplay between three proteins, which the researchers describe as a “molecular dance”. (Image source: TyliJura via Pexels)

"Molecular dance" – key mechanism of cell movement finally decoded, offering new insights into cancer research

How do cells move – for instance, during wound healing or when immune cells track down bacteria? Scientists have been investigating this question for years. Now, a team from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Dort...

Marius Müller, 13 Oct 2025 13:49

The Poco F7 Ultra. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Poco F8 Ultra: Outlined features of the Redmi K90 Pro suggest parity with the Xiaomi 17 series

Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi K90 Pro has now been tipped to be the most ambitious offering in the series so far, making it potentially on par with the Xiaomi 17 series. That is, of course, good news for fans looking forward to the Poco...

Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2025 13:42

At the time of writing, the Xbox Series S is available online at Walmart. (Image source: Microsoft, Unsplash, edited)

Retailers are still selling Xbox consoles as Microsoft clarifies Walmart and Target situation

After several reports emerged online of retailers apparently scaling back Xbox console and game sales, Microsoft has now responded to these rumors. As cited by Windows Central, the company has denied that retailers like Walmart ha...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Oct 2025 13:38

Fellowship launches in Early Access on Steam on October 16. (Image source: Steam)

Jump straight to the endgame – new concept MMO launches on Steam this week

For anyone who finds questing and leveling in MMOs more frustrating than fun, Fellowship could be a refreshing change. Here, you jump straight into dungeons without spending days preparing your character. On October 16, the so-cal...

Marius Müller, 13 Oct 2025 13:38

Lenovo Yoga Tab in review (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

How good is the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro compared to the new Samsung S Pen | review verdict

Thanks to its stylus, the Lenovo Yoga Tab is an interesting choice for school or university. But how performs the Lenovo stylus in everyday use and how good is the Tab Pen Pro compared to Samsung's S Pens? We take a closer look at...

Marcus Herbrich, 13 Oct 2025 13:30

Internal view of the Beelink GTR9 Pro mini PC showing the vapor-chamber dual-fan cooling system and motherboard layout (Image source: ServeTheHome via YouTube)

Strix Halo Beelink GTR9 Pro teardown reveals a vapor-chamber dual-fan design filling most of the chassis, delivering silent 120B LLM performance at 120 W

A recent teardown by Patrick Kennedy of the ServeTheHome YouTube channel offers an inside look at the Beelink GTR9 Pro powered by AMD’s new Strix Halo APU. The findings highlight a surprising focus on cooling and performance balan...

Anmol Dubey, 13 Oct 2025 13:29

The camera kit could make a global debut with the international Find X9 series. Pictured: contents of the kit. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo unveils Find X9 series Hasselblad camera kit with partial OnePlus 15 compatibility

The Oppo Find X9 series is only days away from being launched in China. Ahead of the imminent release, the company has revealed the Hasselblad camera kit for this flagship lineup. Some accessories included should even work with th...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Oct 2025 12:44

The racy SU7 Ultra. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra crash prompts renewed scrutiny of flush door handles and first responder access

A second deadly incident with the SU7 electric sedan has sent Xiaomi's shares tumbling. A fast SU7 Ultra supercar has crashed, and bystanders couldn't pull the driver out.

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Oct 2025 12:41

The Realme GT 8 Pro features 28 mm and 40 mm focal lengths akin to classic Ricoh GR cameras and offers an anti-glare lens. (Image source: Realme, edited)

Ricoh GR-inspired phone with 24/40 mm focal lengths: New Realme GT 8 Pro teasers and sample photos

In a video about their newly announced partnership ahead of the Real GT8 Pro’s launch, representatives from Ricoh GR and Realme discussed what they tout as the “deepest collaboration” yet between a legendary camera company and a r...

Alexander Fagot, 13 Oct 2025 12:02

Image from the game Everwild. (Image source: Xbox Game Studios)

Images from the Everwild game cancelled by Microsoft surface

Cancelled by Microsoft, Everwild was a promising Xbox game for many players. And recently, several images of the title were unveiled, revealing its full potential.

Alexis Stegmann, 13 Oct 2025 11:59

The Starlink monthly fee discount deal. (Image source: Starlink)

Starlink offers $60 monthly Residential plan fee to select customers

After the free Starlink Mini dish to go with a Residential plan subscription in the US, Starlink is now introducing a new deal. This time around, the fee is for the monthly subscription fee itself that is offered up to 75% off in ...

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Oct 2025 10:56

The Jolene oak tree on Old Stagecoach Road in Kyle Texas (Image source: Maya Fawa/KUT News)

Texas city spends $1 million to relocate 400-year-old oak tree using rare high-tech system: here is how it works

A Texas city is investing nearly $1 million to save a 400-year-old oak tree using a rare engineering system known as ArborLift. The high-tech pneumatic lifting method will allow the million-pound tree to be moved safely without da...

David Odejide, 13 Oct 2025 09:31

The RedMagic 11 Pro and Pro+ are confirmed to feature two 50 MP cameras on the back. Pictured: the non-transparent versions of the gaming phone. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic highlights camera prowess of its water-cooled gaming phone

The RedMagic 11 Pro Chinese launch is around the corner. Days before the event, the company has now showcased the camera capabilities of its water-cooled Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gaming phone.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Oct 2025 09:28

An illustrative image of a chip with a high clock speed (Image source: AI-generated image)

Atomic-thin chip breakthrough promises faster, thinner, and more power-efficient devices

A research team at Fudan University has successfully combined an atomically thin 2D memory module with a conventional silicon chip. The result — a fully functional hybrid chip that could lead to smaller, faster, and more powerful ...

Chibuike Okpara, 13 Oct 2025 08:09

In Cyberpunk 2077, the USB4 v2 had around 25% lead over its predecessor. Pictured: the OneXGPU Lite eGPU. (Image source: ETA Prime)

USB4 v2 shows clear gaming performance gains over 40 Gbps USB4 in OneXGPU Lite tests

USB4 v2 offers a noticeable leap over its predecessor, bringing up to 80 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth. This improved speed should result in better performance from compatible eGPUs, which ETA Prime has just showcased.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Oct 2025 07:53

The Honor Watch 5 Pro will launch in multiple striking colors (Image source: Honor)

Smartwatch with blood pressure monitor and 15-day battery: Honor Watch 5 Pro appears in new pictures

The Honor Watch 5 Pro is one of the more interesting smartwatches of the year thanks to blood pressure measurement, ECG, an AMOLED display and 15 days of battery life. Just a few days before its launch, the smartwatch has now appe...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Oct 2025 07:13

Image showing the custom DOOM: The Dark Ages gaming PC. (Image Source: Blue Horse Studios)

MSI is giving away two high-end gaming PCs, including a custom DOOM: The Dark Ages RTX 5090 rig worth over $10,000

MSI is hosting a new giveaway with two powerful gaming PCs as grand prizes. There are also 50 Amazon gift cards worth $100 each for other winners. The entries will close on October 15, and winners will be announced shortly after.

Abdul Haddi, 13 Oct 2025 05:54

A screengrab of MindsEye's Protagonist Jacob Diaz (image source: Steam Community)

MindsEye developers slam Build a Rocket Boy leadership: "Is this how you treat your own?"

Ninety-three current and former developers at Build A Rocket Boy have signed an open letter via the IWGB accusing co-founders Leslie Benzies and Mark Gerhard of systemic mistreatment. This includes mandatory pre-launch overtime an...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:44

A screengrab of Fallout: New Vegas' Zion Park (image source: Steam Community)

Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity director admits lack of job security despite 26 years in the games industry

Veteran game director Josh Sawyer, known for Fallout: New Vegas and the Pillars of Eternity series, told a GCAP keynote in Melbourne that after 26 years of game development, he has still never felt secure in his job, highlighting ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:29

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

Halo's Art Director leaves studio after 17 years; teases "untold story" behind his departure

Glenn Israel, the art director who shaped Halo across Bungie, 343 Industries, and the newly rebranded Halo Studios, announced his exit after 17 years in a LinkedIn post that hinted at an "untold story", when it would be "absolutel...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:19

The JBL Bar 500MK2 5.1-channel soundbar is on sale at its best price ever on Amazon. (Image source: JBL)

Deal | JBL Bar 500MK2 750-watt 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar drops to lowest price ever at Amazon

Amazon has applied its largest discount yet to the recently released JBL Bar 500MK2—a 750-watt, 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar. It uses MultiBeam 3.0 and PureVoice 2.0 technologies to deliver immersive 3D audio and crisp dialogu...

David Chien, 13 Oct 2025 05:16

Artwork featuring Discord's mascot, Wumpus (image source: Discord)

Hackers claim to have stolen as many as 2.1 million photo IDs in 1.5TB Discord data breach

Hackers claim to have stolen 1.5 TB of Discord-related data, including a mammoth 2,185,151 images of government-issued IDs and selfies submitted for age verification after compromising third‑party customer service provider Zendesk...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:04

A DJI Osmo Action 6 prototype from the front. (Image source: FCC)

New 1-inch action camera: DJI Osmo Action 6 tipped to launch this month with $329 starting price

According to a new report, the Osmo Action 6 is finally set to arrive this October after months of rumours. With the action camera's design already known, new rumours have offered insights into not just the availability of DJI's n...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2025 04:53

A screengrab from The Outsiders' title Metal Hellsinger (image source: Steam Community)

Dune Awakening publisher Funcom's restructuring shutters studio behind Metal: Hellsinger

Funcom has shuttered The Outsiders, the Stockholm studio behind Metal: Hellsinger, as part of company-wide layoffs driven by a mix of a strategic shift toward live operations for Dune: Awakening and cost-based restructuring across...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 04:46

The AirPods 4 feature the same Apple H2 chipset as the AirPods Pro 3, former pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Improved audio quality: New Apple H3 chipset rumoured for future AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 4 with second major improvement too

Apple is now said to be actively developing a new earbud chipset after releasing the AirPods Pro 3 last month with the same Apple H2 found in the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. While the Apple H3 could debut first inside the AirPods...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2025 04:44

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game announced with first trailer, releases in summer 2026

At NYCC 2026, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game was announced with its first trailer. It will be a 2D fighting game based on the Avatar universe and is set to release next year.

Abdul Haddi, 13 Oct 2025 04:29

The PS5 Digital Edition with 825GB is now sold in the US, too. (Image source: PlayStation)

PlayStation 5 Digital with reduced storage lands in the US for $499, but Amazon still has the 1TB for the same price

The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition with model number CFI-2000 and 825GB of storage is now available in more regions. While Sony hasn't reduced the price despite the smaller storage, some retailers still have the 1TB version (CFI-20...

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Oct 2025 01:04

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung's OLED panel in the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 falls behind the competition

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a slim 14-inch laptop for everyday tasks, but the OLED panel slowly loses touch to the competition. The rivals are starting to offer much more in terms of brightness.

Andreas Osthoff, 13 Oct 2025 00:10

Pokémon Legends: Z-A mega evolution shown (Image source: Nintendo of America YouTube)

Playable Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch ROM appears, likely leading to a flood of more leaks

Leaks for the latest Game Freak Switch title may be about to become impossible to escape. A downloadable Pokémon Legends: Z-A ROM allows gamers who condone piracy to explore all of Lumiose City. With copies shipping before the rel...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Oct 2025 22:35

Close-up of OPPO Find N5 foldable hinge mechanism used to illustrate hinge design similar to the upcoming Apple iPhone fold (Image source: Oppo)

Apple iPhone Fold could be more affordable than expected as hinge costs drop to around $70–80

A new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sheds light on a key component driving the Apple iPhone Fold’s production strategy. The latest supply chain update points to major cost changes and a surprising shift in who’s building one of...

Anmol Dubey, 12 Oct 2025 22:30

The Redmi Turbo 4 launched in January. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Poco X8 Pro: Redmi Turbo 5 launch nears as potential features emerge in leak

The Poco X8 Pro is expected to be a rebadge of the Redmi Turbo 5 for the global market. That phone has now been certified in China, with word on the grapevine strongly indicating an imminent release that would see it debut earlier...

Ricci Rox, 12 Oct 2025 22:11

The Oppo Find X9 series debuts in China on October 16. (Image Source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X9 Pro blows past the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in battery drain tests

The new Xiaomi 17 Pro Max features a massive 7,500 mAh battery. Its significant capacity advantage over the iPhone 17 Pro Max means it comes out on top in most battery drain tests, but it's a different story when pitted against Op...

Ricci Rox, 12 Oct 2025 22:09

A poster announcing Sonic the Hedgehog's collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (image source: IOC)

Sonic The Hedgehog returns to the Olympics as Sega signs multi-year deal with the IOC

Sega and the International Olympic Committee have signed a multi-year licensing agreement effective October 7, 2025. This agreement allows Sega to produce Sonic the Hedgehog–branded Olympic merchandise featuring the official rings...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Oct 2025 22:00

Those wanting to save money on a tablet for university or school can't go wrong with the Lenovo Yoga Tab

In our review, Lenovo's mid-range tablet scores well with its excellent price-performance ratio. The fast, high-resolution 144 Hz screen, including pen support, makes this affordable Android tablet a perfect companion for schoolch...

Marcus Herbrich, 12 Oct 2025 22:00

A screengrab of Battlefield 6 on PC (image source: Steam Community)

EA apologizes for Battlefield 6 launch outage with free boosters and Battle Pass rewards

Electronic Arts apologized and rolled out a fix after a launch-day EA app outage caused by a "purchase to play" bug, which prevented pre-order owners from accessing Battlefield 6. Affectees will receive compensation, including boo...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Oct 2025 21:42

XMG Core 16 M25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's Core 16 M25 AMD is a good all-rounder for gaming and work

The Core 16 M25 from the German manufacturer XMG is a 16-inch gamer, but it is not limited to gaming thanks to the simple design. With good performance figures, comprehensive maintenance options, and a good IPS screen, the Core 16...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Oct 2025 21:37

The Pink Ribbon Casio G-Shock watch GMA-S145PK-4AJR supports J.POSH breast cancer awareness and screening activities in Japan. (Image source: Casio)

Casio supports breast cancer awareness and screenings through the Pink Ribbon Movement with its women's G-Shock watch for Japan, the GMA-S145PK-4AJR

Casio has announced the Japanese variant of its latest Pink Ribbon G-Shock watch, the GMA-S145PK-4AJR. This watch helps sponsor the activities of Japan Pink Ribbon of Smile and Happiness (J.POSH), promoting breast cancer awareness...

David Chien, 12 Oct 2025 21:32

A screengrab of James Sunderland in Silent Hill 2 Remake (image source: Steam Community)

Silent Hill 2 Remake voice actress confirms no Born From a Wish DLC in the works: "I've been waiting for Konami"

Voice and mocap actress Salome Gunnarsdottir, on the Silent Hill 2 Remake's first anniversary, told viewers on Twitch she has not yet recorded any material for the long-rumored Born From a Wish DLC and has yet to receive any word ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Oct 2025 21:20

AT&T to pay $177 million after massive data breaches: How to check if you can claim up to $7,500

AT&T will pay out $177 million after two major data breaches exposed the personal data of more than 170 million customers. Affected users can claim up to $7,500, but only if they file before the December 18, 2025, deadline.

David Odejide, 12 Oct 2025 21:17

HyperX QuadCast S USB mic for Mac, PC, and PS5 with RGB lighting, 4.7-star rating, now at lowest price on Amazon (Image source: HP)

Deal | HyperX QuadCast S mic for PC, PS5, and Mac drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The HyperX QuadCast S is currently available at its lowest price ever on Amazon. The USB condenser microphone is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 20,000 reviews and is compatible with Mac, PC, and PS5. It features multiple picku...

Anmol Dubey, 12 Oct 2025 21:14

The 2026 Model 3 with front bumper camera and turn signal stalk. (Image source: Sawyer Merritt/X)

Model 3 Premium now comes with front bumper camera that can't be retrofit and turn stalk of $595 value

Tesla has started production of the updated 2026 Model 3 Premium version at its Fremont factory. It adds several new features to the Highland refresh that it has been selling in the US since 2023, but not all of them can be a retr...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Oct 2025 20:56

From left to right, the Casio A158WEM-3, A158WEM-7, AQ-230EM-2A, and AQ-230EM-7A. (Image source: Casioblog)

New affordable Casio Vintage A158WEM and AQ-230EM watches launching soon with mesh bracelets

Four new Casio vintage models from two different series are reportedly launching soon - the Casio A158WEM and AQ-230EM - with mesh bracelets and digital and ana-digi displays, and new dial colors. Both will likely debut globally b...

Anubhav Sharma, 12 Oct 2025 20:29

The Casio GMW-BZ5000GD-1, pictured. (Image source: L&W on WatchUSeek)

Casio G-Shock GMW-BZ5000D: International release date likely delayed until 2026 for upcoming full-metal watches

A new leak suggests that Casio GMW-BZ5000D watches will launch in Japan late 2025, with global release set for early 2026. Three all-metal models (silver, black, gold) will bring MIP displays, a new case structure, and premium pri...

Anubhav Sharma, 12 Oct 2025 19:02

The Chinese variant of the Oppo Find X9 Pro will also come in this stylish red color (Image source: Weibo)

Oppo Find X9 Pro: Hasselblad camera samples, XPan mode demo video and final Find X9 series specs leaked

This is a pretty important week for fans of Chinese smartphones. In addition to the Vivo X300 launch on Monday, Honor will follow suit in the next few days with the Magic 8 launch. Oppo will also hold the first presentation of the...

Alexander Fagot, 12 Oct 2025 18:52

One specific variant of the 41 mm Pixel Watch 3 is currently down to $179.99 on Amazon. Pictured: a promo picture of the smartwatch. (Image source: Google)

Deal | Compact Google Pixel Watch 3 dips below $180 for a limited time

The 41 mm Google Pixel Watch 3 WiFi variant has seen a generous price cut on Amazon. This last-gen smartwatch in Champagne Gold colorway is currently available for $179.99, a $70 discount from the price the wearable generally goes...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Oct 2025 18:13

The Orange Pi 6 Plus is a new single-board computer like Raspberry Pi 5 (Image source: Orange Pi)

Orange Pi 6 Plus: Raspberry Pi 5 rival offers up to 64GB RAM and NPU performance on par with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

The Orange Pi 6 Plus is a new single-board computer that stands out with its high AI performance, which will allow users to run some AI models directly on the device. The new Raspberry Pi 5 alternative is available in various conf...

Silvio Werner, 12 Oct 2025 18:13

The Philips Hue Bridge and Hue Bridge Pro (pictured) are receiving updates. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue begins new feature rollout in Bridge update

Philips Hue is rolling out software updates to the Hue Bridge and Hue Bridge Pro devices. The two versions, 1973146020 and 2071112000, each bring support for an upcoming feature for users of the brand's smart home devices. The too...

Polly Allcock, 12 Oct 2025 18:00

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