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Sony Bravia Theater System 6. (Image source: Sony)

Deal | Sony's latest Dolby Atmos soundbars hit record-low prices in new sale

Sony’s newest mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbars just got a big price cut. Both the Bravia Theater System 6 and Theater Bar 6 are marked down by $200 for a limited time, making it a great time to give your TV setup a serious audio up...

Kristen Spradlin, 08 Oct 2025 16:13

The EX300U starts at $99.99. Pictured: the portable SSD attached on the back of an iPhone. (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair launches EX300U magnetic portable SSD with up to 4 TB storage

The Corsair EX300U has been launched as a new portable SSD with MagSafe compatibility. This magnetic external SSD is available in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB options, with the starting price being $99.99.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Oct 2025 16:01

The Core Ultra 9-powered Geekom GT1 Mega mini PC with 32GB RAM is now on sale at Amazon for $829

Core Ultra 9-powered GT1 Mega and more Geekom mini PCs heavily discounted on Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days

Geekom has cut the price of several well-equipped mini PCs as part of Amazon's ongoing Prime Big Deal Days. Depending on their budget, bargain hunters can grab the affordable IT12 or the powerful GT1 Mega at significant discounts.

A‌d, 08 Oct 2025 16:00

Garmin's first v15.xx update disables ECG functionality on all Venu 4 smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases first major update for mid-range smartwatches to address new smartwatch crashes

Garmin has introduced a milestone update for the Venu 4 series after its recent release. The first of many forthcoming v15.xx builds, Beta 15.08 is said to improve passcode functionality while also resolving many outstanding bugs.

Alex Alderson, 08 Oct 2025 15:58

Hell Let Loose is 60% off on Steam until October 20. (Image source: hellletlosose.com)

Deal | Steam: “The best World War II shooter in years” is now cheaper than ever

Realism, teamwork and the gritty atmosphere of the front lines: The intense World War II shooter Hell Let Loose is now 60% off on Steam, making it more affordable than ever. The offer runs until October 20.

Marius Müller, 08 Oct 2025 15:42

Nintendo’s animated short film Close to You was released on YouTube on October 7, 2025. (Image source: Nintendo)

Game, movie or something else – Nintendo’s mysterious short film raises questions

Nintendo has released a four-minute short film on YouTube featuring a mother and her child. The video appeared without any prior announcement or description, and comments are disabled. Its purpose remains unclear – but naturally, ...

Marius Müller, 08 Oct 2025 15:27

The Gunther’s Library app for Stardew Valley has been available on the Google Play Store since October 3. (Image source: Steam)

“I can’t play without it anymore” – fans celebrate the new Stardew Valley app

A new companion app for Stardew Valley is helping players track their progress – and it’s been warmly received by the community. Created by a fan, the app offers a free basic version and has quickly gained popularity.

Marius Müller, 08 Oct 2025 15:19

Samsung may also not offer the Galaxy S26 Ultra in black colorway. Pictured: S25 Ultra in Dbrand's Cosmic Orange skin. (Image source: Dbrand)

Leak shows Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in iPhone 17 Pro-esque orange color

Samsung hasn't officially shared anything about its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagships yet. However, a photo showing the dummy units of the Galaxy S26 Ultra has emerged, showing an iPhone 17 Pro-like orange colorway.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Oct 2025 14:52

An EQB prototype with 750-mile range from a solid-state battery. (Image source: Mercedes-Benz)

Flexible solid-state battery discovery could bring up to 86% energy density increase

A Mercedes EQS equipped with the new solid-state battery with polymer electrolyte would be capable to cover more than 1,300 miles on a charge from a pack housed in the same footprint. The bendy polymer electrolyte lowers ion trans...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Oct 2025 14:48

Only the green colorway for the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller (pictured) has dropped below $20. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | 8BitDo's bestselling Ultimate 2C wireless controller drops below $20 in first-ever Amazon Prime deal

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller (green) with Hall effect sticks is at its lowest Amazon price ever: $19.63 for Prime members. Praised for build, features, and value, consumers love its comfort, smooth sticks, and near-z...

Anubhav Sharma, 08 Oct 2025 14:37

An image showing an asteroid heading toward Earth. (Image source: Batman111 - Pixabay)

In 4 years, 2 billion people will be able to witness a unique phenomenon in the sky

In four years, more than two billion people will be able to observe a unique spectacle in the night sky. But for that to happen, the weather conditions will have to be favorable.

Alexis Stegmann, 08 Oct 2025 14:21

N1: Smart headband designed for athletes. (Image source: Nuromova)

Nuromova N1: AI-powered sports headband that tracks performance, stress, fatigue and more

The Nuromova N1 is smart headband tracker that is designed to offer added value during sporting activities, and can even carry out EEGs. Individual coaching is also advertised.

Silvio Werner, 08 Oct 2025 13:49

X1: New 4K drone. (Image source: Skyrover)

Skyrover X1 drone: Strong DJI competitor comes with 4K and nine miles of range

The Skyrover X1 is a drone with a high-resolution camera, and could well be an alternative to quadcopters from DJI. Weighing under 250 grams, the drone comes with a plethora of features, including 4K, Super AI Night Mode and obsta...

Silvio Werner, 08 Oct 2025 13:45

This year's version of the Huawei MatePad 12 X is the spitting image of its predecessor. (Image Source: Huawei)

Huawei MatePad 12 X 2025 launches in Germany with free stylus

Huawei has refreshed its MatePad 12 X tablet and is now selling it in Germany at the same price point as last year's model, with those pre-ordering one receiving a free NearLink mouse among other perks.

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 08 Oct 2025 13:39

Little Rocket Lab has elements of automation as well. Pictured - an ingame screenshot. (Image source: Steam)

New life-sim RPG with automation launches on Steam alongside a 25% launch discount and promising early reviews

Little Rocket Lab just landed on Steam and Xbox on Oct 7, 2025. It is a new cozy automation sim with factory-building and life-sim elements. Players have to rebuild a town while crafting rocket parts, all in a relaxed, stress-free...

Anubhav Sharma, 08 Oct 2025 13:04

Following an update, the Huawei Watch D2 can monitor blood pressure around the clock. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch D2 gets 24/7 blood pressure monitoring via software update

The Huawei Watch D2, with its micro-pump wristband, is the only smartwatch on the market capable of medically certified blood pressure measurement. Following a software update, the watch will be able to monitor blood pressure arou...

Hannes Brecher, 08 Oct 2025 13:02

The Casio Pro Trek PRW-B1000-1 (pictured) has a dark gray stainless-steel bezel, and a black face with silver accents. (Image source: Casio - Edited)

New Casio Pro Trek PRW-B1000 watches with Triple Sensor tech and Bluetooth now listed internationally

Casio’s Pro Trek PRWB1000-1 and PRWB1000-5 watches come with Bluetooth connectivity, solar charging, Triple Sensor tech, and atomic time sync. Both models are now listed internationally, after being listed on Amazon for $535.

Anubhav Sharma, 08 Oct 2025 12:00

The Anker Charger (100W, 3 Ports, Smart Display) is now available in the US with a discount. (Image source: Anker)

Anker launches new 3-port 100W charger with digital display

Anker has released a new 100W USB-C power adapter with three ports and a smart display in the US. Alongside showing real-time charging information, it can power three devices at the same time and is currently available at a discou...

Elvis Shida, 08 Oct 2025 10:49

The modded iPhone 4S (left) alongside a GKD Pixel 2 (right). (Image source: u/Retr0ddicted via r/SBCGaming)

Modder turns iPhone 4s into PlayStation-capable emulator handheld

An iPhone 4s was modded into a retro handheld - it uses an iOS 6.1.3 downgrade and jailbreak to run RetroArch emulators. Physical PS Vita buttons & a Bluetooth keyboard PCB provide tactile controls in a laser-engraved Kirby-themed...

Anubhav Sharma, 08 Oct 2025 10:37

The Momentum Vida E+ e-bike offers a total range of 55 miles (88.5 km) on a single charge (Image source: Momentum)

Momentum debuts new Vida E+ e-bike with pre-installed anti-theft solution and 88 km range

Momentum has unveiled a premium Vida E+ electric bike in the global market. The Vida E+ commuting e-bike features a 500 W SyncDrive Move S motor, a 700 Wh battery, wide 26 x 2.4” tires, and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. It also ...

Abhinav Fating, 08 Oct 2025 09:02

Humble Choice collection for October 2025 is now available. Pictured: Steam Deck running Atomic Heart. (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

Deal | Humble Choice October 2025 offers over $264 worth of Steam Deck games for $15

The Choice selection of games has been updated on Humble Bundle. This October 2025 collection offers top-rated games that are playable on the Steam Deck. They are worth $264.92 in value but can be scored for just $14.99.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Oct 2025 07:50

The MP100 Pro is a new Intel-powered mini PC (Image source: Blackview)

Blackview MP100 Pro: New Intel-based mini PC supports 64GB RAM and multiple 4K monitors

The MP100 Pro is a mini PC that comes with an Intel processor and should be well-suited for a wide range of applications. Possible use cases include media playback or the usual office applications.

Silvio Werner, 08 Oct 2025 03:45

Arc Raiders was mistakenly censored by Activision in Call of Duty lobbies earlier (image source: Arc Raiders X account)

Embark Studios humorously embraces Call of Duty Black Ops 7's accidental "Arc Raiders" censorship

Embark Studios responded with a tongue-in-cheek censored promo amidst reports that Call of Duty Black Ops 7’s open beta briefly censored the phrase “Arc Raiders” due to a text-filter error in early October 2025.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Oct 2025 02:55

Type fast - but be accurate. There's one bullet in the chamber. Each mistake may be your last. (Image Source: Steam, edited)

Steam Final Sentence playtest is like the Squid Game, but for writers

Squid Game meets The Typing of the Dead. Players must type fast or die trying in this upcoming battle-royale-style thriller now open for playtesting on Steam.

Santiago Nino, 08 Oct 2025 01:59

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial banner (Image source: Activision, Sony PlayStation with edits)

Gamers see Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial as desperate attempt to slow Battlefield 6

Activision will soon host the most comprehensive Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial yet. Fans speculate that the publisher is hoping to halt the momentum of Battlefield 6. Unlike past trials, gamers can try the Black Ops 6 campa...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Oct 2025 01:48

The Motorola Razr Ultra in Pantone Rio Red. (Image source: Motorola)

Deal | Motorola Razr Ultra gets a $400 discount, bringing it down to its lowest price ever

The Motorola Razr Ultra launched in the first half of the year as the first clamshell foldable powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Now, Motorola and Amazon are running a limited-time sale that brings its price down to the...

Habeeb Onawole, 08 Oct 2025 00:57

The new Anker Nebula P1 portable projector comes with two 10W detachable speakers. (Image source: Anker)

New Anker Nebula P1 portable projector with detachable speakers now available

The Soundcore Nebula P1 is now available in the US with a special launch discount and a free 100-inch screen. According to Anker, it's the first projector with detachable speakers, and it packs other solid features like a 1080p re...

Elvis Shida, 08 Oct 2025 00:49

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max features a 7,500 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery that can be charged at 100 W. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Surprising Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max battery life test shows raw capacity isn't everything

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max promises remarkable runtimes thanks to its behemoth 7,500 mAh battery. However, according to battery life testing done by TechDroider, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max does offer excellent runtimes, it fails to ma...

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Oct 2025 00:24

The Wooting 80HE is now available at a discounted price via the Respawn Store. (Image source: Julian van der Merwe / Notebookcheck)

Wooting launches store for refurbished Hall effect keyboards at steep discounts

Wooting has officially announced the Wooting Respawn Store, an outlet store where Wooting will sell used keyboards and accessories, old stock, and b-stock items. Discounts go as high as 50%, and, while some items may have minor co...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Oct 2025 00:06

Artwork for Marathon's closed NDA playtest (image source: Bungie)

Bungie's indefinitely delayed Marathon surfaces with an NDA playtest with solo queue and proximity chat

Bungie has launched a closed, NDA-bound technical playtest for its once-indefinitely delayed extraction shooter Marathon from Oct. 22–28, inviting a limited number of North American and European PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and Steam pla...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Oct 2025 23:28

The Lenovo Legion 5 15 Gen 10 gaming laptop comes in under 2 kg at 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs.). (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | Excellent Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5060 is now $300 cheaper

The Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 gaming laptop with a stellar OLED display, an RTX 5060 laptop GPU, and a Ryzen 7 260 CPU is now less than $1,000 at Walmart. The 15-inch gaming laptop is among the most well-rounded machines on the marke...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Oct 2025 22:42

Silent Hill f Xbox game listing with ownership disclaimer (Image source: Xbox gaming with edits)

With Silent Hill f ad, Xbox suddenly makes it clear that buyers don't own games with DRM

Xbox is now warning buyers that it’s selling licenses to play games, rather than ownership. A Silent Hill f disclaimer is likely related to a California law regulating the sale of digital games. Xbox Game Pass highlights how downl...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Oct 2025 22:32

The tower variant of the new Unifi UPS (Image source: Ubiquiti Networks)

Ubiquiti announces Unifi UPS battery backups for servers and networks

Ubiquiti has announced two new uninterruptible power supplies under the Unifi UPS brand. One unit is designed as a desktop tower, while the other is made for racks. Prices for these devices, which can be integrated into Unifi, sta...

Andreas Sebayang, 07 Oct 2025 22:21

The Dell Pro Rugged 12 (pictured) has a 12-inch FHD+ touchscreen with 1200 nits of brightness. (Image source: Dell)

Dell launches Pro Rugged 10 and 12 tablets with dual hot-swappable batteries, Intel Core Ultra chips, and removable SSDs

Dell has launched its new Pro Rugged 10 and 12 tablets. They are both Copilot+ PCs with Intel Core Ultra chips, IP66 durability, dual hot-swappable batteries, and modular repairable designs.

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Oct 2025 21:53

Hoto's latest electric screwdriver features a dot matrix display. (Image source: Hoto Tools)

Hoto PixelDrive screwdriver with display aims to simplify gaming PC construction and e-bike maintenance

Assembling gaming towers and repairing laptops should be more convenient with the Hoto PixelDrive, as the electric screwdriver has an integrated dot matrix display that can show the torque. Hoto also supplies 30 bits.

Hannes Brecher, 07 Oct 2025 21:35

The Model 3 Standard is Tesla's most affordable car. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla prices new Model 3 Standard $6,000 less with FSD 14-capable hardware and few downgrades

Tesla just announced its cheapest vehicle that it calls the Model 3 Standard to set it apart from the other trims that are now called Premium RWD or AWD. With the same downgraded range as the Model Y Standard, it costs only $3,000...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Oct 2025 21:35

The Calibre Connected E5 revealed in an initial photo. (Image source: Tag Heuer, via the5krunner)

Tag Heuer Calibre Connected E5: New smartwatch spotted in initial photo

The Tag Heuer Calibre Connected E5 is a new smartwatch of which the first image has now surfaced. While certain information can be considered confirmed, precise technical specs are still lacking.

Silvio Werner, 07 Oct 2025 21:34

A leaker is hinting at a true optical zoom camera for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, while the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is likely to stick with dual-periscope telephoto lenses (Image source: Ace100xd)

Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs. Oppo Find X9 Ultra: Optical Leica zoom camera takes on Hasselblad dual-periscope telephoto

Two leakers commented on the upcoming contest between two of the probably best camera flagships of 2026. Surprisingly, plans for a true optical zoom camera with a variable focal length and 200-megapixel sensor in the Xiaomi 17 Ult...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Oct 2025 21:25

Smartphones could soon sport significantly faster flash storage (Image source: Notebookcheck)

UFS 5.0 storage with 10.8 GB/s could make smartphones almost as quick as PCIe 5.0 SSDs

The latest UFS standard is here and could result in smartphones with significantly faster flash storage in the future. With data rates up to 10.8 GB/s, the maximum bandwidth has nearly doubled and should meet the requirements of c...

Hannes Brecher, 07 Oct 2025 21:06

Image from the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could be nominated for the Grammy Awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could be present at the next Grammy Awards ceremony. But we will have to be patient, as the results of the nominations will be announced in a few days.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Oct 2025 20:45

The cheapest Tesla Model Y Standard trim. (Image source: Tesla)

Model Y Standard lands as the cheapest Tesla SUV with shorter range and textile seats

Tesla has finally announced a sub-$40,000 SUV after its launch was put off until the federal tax credit expiration deadline passed. The so-called Tesla Model Y Standard trim is priced higher than expected, though, and offers many ...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Oct 2025 20:41

AngelEye: Lightweight FPV camera with 4K resolution. (Image source: AngelEye)

Direct assault on DJI and GoPro: "Lightest 4K FPV camera" now crowdfunding

The AngelEye is a new and particularly lightweight FPV camera designed for sports use. The model can be mounted on a helmet, for example, and is currently available for pre-order at a discounted price.

Silvio Werner, 07 Oct 2025 20:03

WP60: New rugged smartphone with striking design. (Image source: Oukitel)

Oukitel WP60 launches as 5G rugged smartphone in cyberpunk design

The WP60 is a new 5G smartphone that comes with a large screen and a more than decently sized battery. With a cyberpunk-inspired design, the rugged device sports the usual certifications and comes with 8, 12 or 16 GB of RAM.

Silvio Werner, 07 Oct 2025 20:01

The Anker Prime 160 W GaN charger offers a total of three USB-C ports (Image source: Anker)

Deal | Anker’s new Prime 3-port GaN charger with 160 W power output drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon

Anker’s recently released Prime 160 W USB-C GaN charger is currently available at a 27% discount on Amazon and Anker’s official store for a limited time. The Prime charger offers a maximum power output of 160 W across three USB-C ...

Abhinav Fating, 07 Oct 2025 19:31

From left to right (pictured), the Casio OCW-S7000CN-1AJF, and the OCW-SG1000CN-1AJR. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio titanium watches with sapphire bezels launching soon

Casio’s new limited Oceanus models, OCW-S7000CN-1A and OCW-SG1000CN-1A, are launching with black DLC-coated titanium, sapphire bezels cut with Edo Kiriko, and advanced solar tech in exclusive runs of 1,600 and 600 units, respectiv...

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Oct 2025 19:28

Artistic render of OnePlus Buds Pro 3 in Midnight Opus color. (Image source: OnePlus)

Deal | OnePlus’ AirPods Pro 3 competitors are $50 off for Amazon Prime Big Deals day sale

Amazon Prime Big Deals day sale has brought a significant discount on the highly-rated OnePlus Buds Pro 3. They feature a dual-driver system and boast up to 43 hours of battery life with the charging case.

Vineet Washington, 07 Oct 2025 19:11

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