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Kerbal Space Program is 90% off on Steam, available for $4 until July 10. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | First time $4 instead of $40: Realistic and humorous sci-fi sim on Steam with 100K reviews (95% positive) hits lowest price ever

Kerbal Space Program delivers a space simulation that blends realistic physics with a healthy dose of humor. Right now, it’s available on Steam at its lowest price ever – 90% off.

Marius Müller, 01 Jul 2025 14:53

The first autonomous soccer tournament between humanoid robots marks a milestone in the advancement of AI-powered real-time interaction in robotics. (Image source: ecns)

More show than sport: First soccer tournament between humanoid robots

The world's first fully autonomous soccer tournament featuring humanoid robots was recently held in Beijing. Four Chinese university teams programmed identical T1 robots from Booster Robotics to compete in 3-on-3 matches without a...

Marius Müller, 01 Jul 2025 14:48

The Decathlon Btwin E-FL 900 folding bike is lighter than the Btwin E-Fold 900 (pictured). (Image source: Decathlon)

Lighter Decathlon Btwin E-FL 900 folding e-bike on the way

The Decathlon Btwin E-FL 900 folding electric bike was recently revealed at Eurobike 2025. This upcoming e-bike is more compact and lighter than the older Btwin E-Fold 900. It also features a rear-wheel Mahle motor, Schwalbe tires...

Polly Allcock, 01 Jul 2025 14:46

The Casio G-Shock x Marvel Studios Fantastic Four collection watches have arrived in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

Casio G-Shock Fantastic Four watches now available in the UK

The Casio G-Shock x Marvel Studios Fantastic Four collection has been launched in the UK. The range includes four Hidden Glow Vol. 2 watches, each with a blue and white design and glow-in-the-dark elements. Plus, these special edi...

Polly Allcock, 01 Jul 2025 14:41

The Minisforum N5 Pro supports Linux, MinisCloud OS and Windows 11 Pro. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum N5 Pro released with AMD Ryzen AI HX 370, OCuLink and PCIe 4.0 expansion

The Minisforum N5 Pro is finally available to order. Launching with a moderate launch discount, the N5 Pro features eight storage slots, 10 Gigabit LAN, OCuLink and supports ECC DDR5 RAM paired with AMD's powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 37...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:32

Minisforum hopes to begin shipping N5 pre-orders on July 30. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum releases N5 NAS with unusual AMD Ryzen APU starting at under $550

Minisforum is now offering the N5 globally as an AMD Ryzen-powered network-attached storage solution. Unusually, the company has opted for an APU whose existence AMD does not acknowledge outside China.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:22

A new main camera may be one of the biggest differences between the X200 Pro and X300 Pro. Former pictured. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 Pro: Leaker describes details of new flagship months ahead of schedule

The launch of the X300 Pro may not occur for another few months. Nonetheless, a respected leaker has already detailed one of Vivo's next flagships on Chinese social media.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:15

The Galaxy Z Fold7 may be thinner and lighter than its predecessor, but it will not do better at resisting the elements. New model pictured. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 expected to disappoint against many foldable flagships with surprising missed opportunity

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 should become official in just over a week's time. Surprisingly, Samsung is now slated to drop behind Google and Vivo when it comes to dust and water resistance.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:03

The new 2026 Model Y topping up at a Supercharger. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y is not cheaper to drive than Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4

Tesla prides itself in lower maintenance costs over the lifespan of its vehicles, but that is valid for all electric cars. Its own Model Y vs Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 costs of ownership calculation paints a different picture.

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Jul 2025 14:03

The RedMagic Astra will be available to order freely from July 16 globally. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic Astra: RedMagic confirms global pricing and release date for compact gaming tablet

RedMagic has finally confirmed when its RedMagic Astra tablet will be available outside China without resorting to import services. Not only that, but the company has revealed how much the 165 Hz OLED and Snapdragon 8 Elite wieldi...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:00

A promotional image for Cloudflare's Content Independence Day initiative displaying an orange flag with the symbol of a pen. (Image Source: Cloudflare)

Cloudflare will now block AI web scrapers that don't pay for data

American web services provider Cloudflare has announced it plans to block all AI web crawlers by default unless the companies using them pay the original creators.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Jul 2025 13:56

Deal | Only $4.99 in Steam Summer Sale: "Most authentic" FPS adaption of iconic sci-fi franchise is now 90% off

RoboCop: Rogue City is now on sale on Steam at a humongous 90% discount. Retailing for just $4.99, RoboCop: Rogue City is a fun sci-fi FPS that remains true to the vision of the movies with first-person shooting, an 80s look, and ...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Jul 2025 13:33

Subnautica 2 early access is expected to release later this year. A screenshot of the game. (Image Source: Unknown Worlds)

Subnautica 2 biomes list spotted online, fan-favorite biome to return

A fan spotted a list of files in the latest Subnautica 2 dev vlog, which revealed some of the biomes that could be included in the sequel. While the details and visuals are not yet known, the file names did reveal some of the poss...

Nitisha Upadhye, 01 Jul 2025 13:14

The Enercore CJ11 67 W charger currently costs $39.99. Pictured: the charging brick. (Image source: Baseus)

Baseus launches new fast charger with retractable cable and introductory discount

The Baseus Enercore CJ11 fast charger has made a global debut. This charging head features 67 W fast charging support and a built-in retractable cable. Its global launch price is $69.99, but thanks to the introductory discount, it...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jul 2025 13:01

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD in the sunlight (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Weird segmentation: Lenovo keeps 2.8K OLED screen from Ryzen AI 9 ThinkPad laptop for no apparent reason

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD is available with both AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX CPUs and 2.8K OLED screens - but not at the same time. For some strange reason, Lenovo only offers the higher resolution screens on lower-end Ryzen 5 and ...

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jul 2025 12:42

Apple prides itself with the privacy features on the iPhone. (Image source: Apple)

Apple throws in the towel on Siri AI to adopt private ChatGPT or Claude models

Apple made virtual assistants popular by shipping every iPhone with its digital butler Siri, but its features have since fallen behind. Its flailing AI efforts may now force it to adopt third-party services.

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Jul 2025 12:25

A promotional image for the free NASA+ service featuring an astronaut holding a smartphone with the NASA+ app open in space. (Image Source: NASA)

Netflix to offer exclusive NASA+ space content this summer

NASA has announced a partnership with Netflix to bring content from their free NASA+ service onto the streaming platform. The content will include exclusive interviews, live spacewalks, and more.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Jul 2025 12:02

GeForce GTX 1080, marketing render pictured, and other legacy Nvidia GPUs to lose driver support soon (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia confirms upcoming end of driver support for GTX 700, 900, and 10 series GPUs

Nvidia has announced that its upcoming Release 580 driver will be the last to support for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPU architectures, affecting popular graphics cards including the GTX 700, 900, and 10 series, as well as the Tit...

Andrew Sozinov, 01 Jul 2025 12:00

The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 portable power station is now available for purchase at 50% off for a limited time (Image source: Bluetti)

Bluetti Elite 100 V2 portable power station goes on sale at 50% off for a limited time

Bluetti has now officially announced the pricing and availability of the Elite 100 V2 portable power station. The Elite 100 V2 boasts a 1,024 Wh battery capacity and delivers a peak output of 2,700 W. Other features include Bluett...

Abhinav Fating, 01 Jul 2025 10:35

Deal | Under $2: Steam Summer Sale cuts 90% off critically acclaimed remake of classic FPS game

Black Mesa, a critically acclaimed fan-made remake of a classic FP3S, has seen a massive 90% discount. This Steam Summer Sale game deal will end on July 10, 2025, and it has made the title drop to $1.99.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jul 2025 10:32

Steam has added new performance metrics to its in-game overlay (image source: Valve, edited)

Steam adds new metrics to in-game performance overlay

Steam users can now use its built-in performance measuring tool to get a wealth of information like CPU/GPU/RAM usage, FPS graphs, and more. It is available for immediate use and can be enabled via the 'In Game' tab.

Anil Ganti, 01 Jul 2025 10:27

An image showing a cell under a microscope. (Image source: Fayette Reynolds M.S - Pexels)

This parasite could alter your behavior, and 2 billion humans already have it

This parasite is capable of controlling your behavior and has already infected more than a third of the world's population, posing a danger to certain individuals.

Alexis Stegmann, 01 Jul 2025 10:13

The update is expected to involve Project Foundry, a mysterious initiative teased at the previous HWC. An UE 5-based Halo game screenshot. (Image Source: Halo Studios)

Halo Studios teases major reveal at October Championship Event

Halo Studios has confirmed it will give attendees a scoop its future projects at the Halo World Championship in Seattle on October 24. This marks the first major follow-up since the studio rebranded and announced a shift to Unreal...

Nitisha Upadhye, 01 Jul 2025 10:12

The new 2026 Tesla Model Y in Pearl White multicoat color. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla reveals how often its cars catch on fire or get into accidents

Tesla cars are way safer than human drivers when running on Autopilot, according to the latest statistics revealed by the company. They also catch on fire less frequently than the average gas-powered vehicle.

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Jul 2025 10:12

RTX 5070 Super refresh is reportedly bringing much-needed VRAM improvement. (Image source: Nvidia, edited)

RTX 5070 Super specs, price, and release date leaks: New Super board brings more VRAM at higher price vs RTX 5070

Nvidia is expected to launch the RTX 50 Super GPUs in the coming months. The series, which could have both high-end boards like the RTX 5080 Super and low-end boards like the RTX 5060 Super, is said to bring mainly VRAM upgrades o...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Jul 2025 10:04

The electric 2025 Honda Prologue SUV (Image source: Honda)

The 2025 Honda Prologue 0.99% APR financing offer is still available until July 7

Honda is still offering 0.99% APR financing on the electric 2025 Prologue SUV. However, buyers must act quickly, as the promo ends on July 7.

David Odejide, 01 Jul 2025 09:48

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach hits hot sales and hot PS5 consoles. (Image Source: Kojima Productions)

Death Stranding 2 map screen bug pushes PS5 fans into overdrive and causes console overheating

Death Stranding 2: One the Beach players report that their PS5 consoles are overheating with fans going into a frenzy while accessing the game's map screen. The actual gameplay, however, works just fine. Base PS5 users seem to be ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Jul 2025 09:23

Shiftall has announced the ChillerX cooling vest to reduce body temperature on hot days using thermoelectric cooling. (Image source: Shiftall)

Shiftall unveils ChillerX: Peltier-cooled vest for hot days

The Shiftall ChillerX vest uses a Peltier cooler with circulating water to remove excess body heat for relief in extreme temperatures to prevent heatstrokes. The vest is said to run up to 2.5 hrs while chilling water up to 35 °C b...

David Chien, 01 Jul 2025 08:53

OneOdio releases the Focus A6 headphones with high-resolution music support, and hybrid active noise cancellation. A person wearing the headphones pictured. (Image source: OneOdio)

OneOdio unveils Focus A6 over-ear headphones with Hi-Res Audio certification, hybrid ANC, and low-latency game mode

OneOdio has unveiled the Focus A6 over-ear headphones, featuring Hi-Res Audio playback with LDAC codec support, multipoint Bluetooth 6.0 connectons with low-latency game mode, and hybrid ANC powered by five microphones.

David Chien, 01 Jul 2025 04:02

The TCL NXTPaper 11 Plus tablet incorporates technologies to help relieve eye strain and glare. (Image source: TCL)

TCL launches NXTPaper 11 Plus tablet with a flicker-free, paper-like display to potentially help minimize headaches and eye strain

TCL has unveiled the NXTPaper 11 Plus tablet, combining a glare-free, paper-like display with NXTPAPER 4.0 tech to potentially help ease eye strain and reduce health problems. The tablet has an 8-core MediaTek Helio G100 CPU, a 12...

David Chien, 01 Jul 2025 02:33

GameSir Super Nova Switch controller on charging dock (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | The wireless GameSir Super Nova Switch controller with Hall effect sticks hits a rock bottom $29.99 price

The GameSir Super Nova is a way to save money when upgrading to the Switch 2. The wireless Switch controller works with both the newer and older Nintendo consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. Unlike many affordable controllers, the S...

Adam Corsetti, 01 Jul 2025 00:58

The Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch (pictured) is receiving an update. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch update brings new diving mode

The Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch is receiving its first software update. Announced in China, the release is said to add new scuba diving and HYROX modes. The update also brings a new safety light, display optimizations and various...

Polly Allcock, 30 Jun 2025 23:42

Color composite images from James Webb Space Telescope showing disk galaxies (Image source: JWST)

NASA learns how our galaxy and other disk galaxies formed, confirming existing model

Peering back in time over 11 billion years, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest picture yet of how disk galaxies assemble themselves. New research confirms that galaxies first form a puffy, thick disk of st...

Chibuike Okpara, 30 Jun 2025 23:41

HDR pictures can now officially be saved as PNG files (Image source: Amal S)

PNG 3 is here and takes on JPEG with HDR and animations

After more than 20 years, the PNG file format is receiving a comprehensive and long-overdue update, as formats like JPEG, AVIF and WebP have been offering more efficient compression and modern features. PNG Version 3 not only supp...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Jun 2025 22:50

This new gaming ITX case puts an emphasis on GPU cooling (Image source: Cooler Master)

Cooler Master NR200P V3 ITX gaming PC case puts GeForce RTX 5090 on display

Cooler Master's latest ITX case features an opening specifically for the graphics card, which puts expensive GPUs like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 GPU on display and allows for better airflow. Thanks to magnetic panel attachments,...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Jun 2025 22:34

Garmin has released beta version 17.40 for the Forerunner 945 LTE smartwatch (pictured). (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner smartwatch gets pairing improvement in new beta update

Garmin has released beta version 17.40 for one of its Forerunner smartwatches. The change log states that the update improves pairing and also brings a couple of bug fixes to the wearables. According to a Garmin representative, th...

Polly Allcock, 30 Jun 2025 22:17

The Garmin Instinct 3 and Instinct E (pictured) smartwatches are receiving beta version 9.23. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin beta smartwatch update fixes Bluetooth connectivity issue

The Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar, and Instinct E smartwatches have received a new update: beta version 9.25. This is said to bring a range of improvements and bug fixes to these wearables. One of these resolves an is...

Polly Allcock, 30 Jun 2025 22:14

A Tesla service center (Image source: Dilip Vishwanat/SLBJ)

Tesla launches “Buy Now, Pay Later” option for vehicle service in North America

Tesla has introduced an option for its customers in the US and Canada to defer payment for maintenance and repair services with a new app update. The system is powered by Affirm and Klarna.

David Odejide, 30 Jun 2025 22:14

The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 receives a number of new features with One UI 8 Watch. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung releases One UI 8 Watch Beta and new features for Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra

Samsung has released the first public beta of One UI 8 Watch, allowing Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra users to try a number of new features in advance, ranging from a smarter homescreen to the antioxidant index.

Hannes Brecher, 30 Jun 2025 21:29

New rumors about the Xiaomi 16 Ultra and Xiaomi 16 Pro Duo suggest more SmartSens sensors and a rarity in 2026. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Leaker: Xiaomi 16 Ultra to be a one of a kind in 2026

After it became known over the weekend that the Xiaomi 16 Ultra may contain the same 1-inch sensor that Huawei currently uses in the Pura 80 Ultra, a leaker has now provided further information about the Leica camera and the senso...

Alexander Fagot, 30 Jun 2025 21:28

The Xiaomi XRing O2 is in the works. (Image source: Xiaomi/Notebookcheck)

Xiaomi already working on XRing O2 processor

Xiaomi only recently introduced its first in-house processor, the XRing O1, in the Xiaomi 15S Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra. Now, a well-known tipster has spoken out on Weibo about the successor SoC, the XRing O2.

Matthias Zellmer, 30 Jun 2025 21:26

The PowerMac G3 from Apple, on which the Easter Egg is hidden in MacOS. (Image source: Apple / Doug Brown)

Engineer finds Easter egg in Apple Power Macintosh G3 after 27 years

While searching through the resources in the ROM of an Apple Power Mac G3, engineer Doug Brown came across an Easter Egg that even Steve Jobs apparently didn't know about. Although its existence had been known for years, he has no...

Marc Zander, 30 Jun 2025 21:24

Nintendo Switch OLED with Canadian maple leaf (Image source: Nintendo of Canada with edits)

Nintendo is adjusting Switch pricing in Canada for console and games, but changes won't affect Switch 2

While some older generation consoles receive price cuts, the Switch could become more expensive in Canada. On August 1st, Nintendo will release an updated MSRP for the console, Switch games, and accessories. Nintendo fans suspect ...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Jun 2025 21:21

The Romo would mark an entry into a completely new market for DJI. (Image source: via Igor Bogdanov)

DJI Romo: DJI's first high-end robot vacuum spotted in close-up photo

DJI is best known for producing action cameras and drones. However, a new leak emphasises that the company is still working to towards releasing its first robot vacuum too called the DJI Romo.

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2025 20:53

The Pocket S2 remains available to back on Indiegogo for $439. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Pocket S2 stars in early videos with excellent PS2, Wii U and Nintendo Switch performance

The Ayaneo Pocket S2 is the first Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 gaming handheld that any company has actually released. With pre-orders shipping in July, several high-profile YouTubers have now showcased how strong the gaming handh...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2025 20:50

This year's base Oppo Find X smartphone is tipped to gain at least a new 1/1.4-inch main camera and ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, predecessor pictured. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X9 tipped to launch with new 50 MP main camera and ultrasonic fingerprint scanner to match rivals

According to a new report from Digital Chat Station, Oppo will be bringing several upgrades to its cheaper flagship this year with the release of the Find X9 series. Mirroring rivals, the Oppo Find X9 is said to be adopting an ult...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2025 20:44

The Fenix 8 and its counterpart smartwatches are quickly amassing new features as part of Garmin's lates beta development cycle. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update to current high-end smartwatches with activity improvements and new Focus Mode power controls

Garmin has issued a new update for the Fenix 8 and other associated smartwatches. Available to try on Garmin's Beta Program, Beta Version 17.12 brings almost a dozen to the high-end smartwatches including four new features and imp...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2025 20:42

The Pixel 10 Pro has already been spotted in its pre-production stage. (Image source: MysticLeaks)

Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL leaked specs reveal larger batteries and other upgrades

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL will be some of Google's first devices to line up with its Tensor G5 chipset this summer. According to new leaks, Pixel fans can expect modest battery upgrades from the Pixel 9 series to comple...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2025 20:40

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