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Seven new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in mid-September. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Xbox Game Pass: Seven new games arriving this week – including two AAA titles

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to a fresh lineup of games this September. Covering everything from strategy and shooters to RPGs, the update even includes two major AAA releases.

Marius Müller, 17 Sep 2025 15:52

Rage Quit was released on Steam on September 15. (Image source: Steam)

Perfect for stress relief: Free first-person game on Steam hits 100% positive reviews

Rage Quit is a newly released action game on Steam that lets players unleash chaos in an office with a sledgehammer, smashing their way through waves of robots. Just a few days after launch, the free-to-play title has already achi...

Marius Müller, 17 Sep 2025 15:49

Anbernic plans to sell the RG476H in three colour options at launch. (Image source: Anbernic)

RG476H: Anbernic confirms release details and launch offers for new retro gaming handheld

Anbernic has confirmed release details for its next retro gaming handheld. Launching later this week, the RG476H will be available in three colour options backed by hardware like a 120 Hz display and a relatively powerful Unisoc T...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2025 15:36

Nothing OS 4.0 open beta will start soon. Pictured: an edited screenshot from the intro video. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing introduces Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 with refined UI and many improvements

The Nothing OS 4.0 has been fully showcased, and the Android 16 update is shown to offer a revamped UI. Nothing's introduction video also hints at camera enhancements and showcases privacy-enhanced AI features.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Sep 2025 15:27

Many tech employees have been laid off this year already

Over 166,000 tech jobs cut in 2025 so far

Despite soaring stock prices and strong earnings, the tech industry has already seen massive layoffs this year. Giants like Intel, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Oracle, and others have all announced significant job cuts — driven both b...

Christian Hintze, 17 Sep 2025 15:16

The Hoverfly X5 offers a maximum range of 25 miles (40.2 km) on a single charge (Image source: Hoverfly)

Deal | Hoverfly’s X5 foldable e-scooter with 20 mph top speed gets significant price cut on Amazon

At Amazon in the US, interested buyers can purchase the Hoverfly X5 electric scooter with discounts of up to 17% off. The e-scooter boasts a 500 W motor and a 432 Wh battery that delivers a top speed of 20 mph (32.1 km/h) and a to...

Abhinav Fating, 17 Sep 2025 15:04

There's big money off Samsung's top-notch Dolby Atmos soundbars right now. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung’s flagship HW-Q990F and Q990D 11.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbars are more than 50% off right now

Samsung’s best Dolby Atmos soundbars are seeing massive discounts right now, with both the HW-Q990F and Q990D currently down to their lowest prices yet. Normally $1,999, you can now grab them for under $1,000.

Kristen Spradlin, 17 Sep 2025 14:59

Phoenix exploits very particular weakneses discovered in the Rowhammer mitigation. An artistic representation of a phoenix pictured. (Image Source: TechPowerup)

Researchers discover critical DDR5 RAM vulnerability codenamed Phoenix that avoids Rowhammer mitigations

ETH Zurich and Google researchers reverse-engineered the Rowhammer DDR5 mitigations to create the Phoenix vulnerability that can exploit the higher read/write speeds to access memory cell rows and bit flip its way to system root l...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Sep 2025 14:53

Xiaomi’s Electric Scooter 5 Plus (pictured) has arrived in France and Italy. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 5 Plus now available in more countries

The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 5 Plus is now available in more European countries. Arriving in the UK in August 2025, it appears to be rolling out more widely across the region. Features of this e-scooter include 12-inch tires, a lar...

Polly Allcock, 17 Sep 2025 14:50

The Timex 80 36mm (pictured) with a stainless steel expansion band watch. (Image source: Timex)

Sub-$100 Timex watches with style as well as substance

CheckMag Timex is still a go-to for affordable, reliable watches with styles ranging from retro digital to rugged field and dress designs. Here are 5 of the best models under/around $100 that get you a balance of value, durability, and eve...

Anubhav Sharma, 17 Sep 2025 14:48

The Instinct Crossover AMOLED with its LED flashlight enabled. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new Instinct Crossover smartwatch with multi-band GPS and new AMOLED display

Garmin has refreshed the Instinct Crossover with what it calls the Instinct Crossover AMOLED. Available from today in two colours as a 46 mm smartwatch, the Instinct Crossover AMOLED not only adds an AMOLED display but also adopts...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2025 14:34

The new Tactical Edition comes in a single colour option with a 46.6 mm case size. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new Instinct Crossover Tactical Edition with major upgrades over existing stealthy smartwatch

Garmin has updated the Instinct Crossover Tactical Edition with a new model. Packing various upgrades like multi-band GPS and a built-in LED flashlight, the new model also adds an AMOLED display while retaining existing features t...

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2025 14:30

Garmin’s Bounce 2 smartwatch (pictured) is now available in some countries. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new LTE smartwatch with redesign at higher price

A new Garmin LTE smartwatch is now available. This model has a different design and several improvements compared to its predecessor, with features like two-way voice calling and support for voice commands. Plus, the Bounce 2 is a...

Polly Allcock, 17 Sep 2025 14:28

The fourth-gen Vektron folding e-bike is available in multiple configurations (Image source: Tern)

Tern unveils next-gen Vektron mid-drive folding e-bike with smart features

Tern recently unveiled its updated Vektron folding e-bike. Available in several configurations, it now features upgraded motors, the Bosch Smart System, and a belt-drive option for streamlined maintenance.

Silvio Werner, 17 Sep 2025 14:05

The DJI Mini 5 Pro (pictured) has front-facing LiDAR, fisheye cameras, binocular sensors, and an underside infrared sensor. (Image source:DJI)

DJI Mini 5 Pro officially launches as compact drone with 1-inch 50 MP sensor, LiDAR, and 4K/120fps video

DJI has officially taken the wraps off its Mini 5 Pro drone with a 1-inch 50 MP sensor, omnidirectional LiDAR obstacle sensing, 4K/120fps video, and 225° gimbal rotation, starting at 799 EUR (~$947) and going up to 1,129 EUR (~1,1...

Anubhav Sharma, 17 Sep 2025 14:00

Garmin’s Venu 4 smartwatch (pictured) has officially launched. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Venu 4: New smartwatch with ECG and flashlight launches

The Garmin Venu 3 smartwatch has officially launched. This new model comes with a range of new features, like Health Status and advanced sleep metrics, as well as popular older functions like the ECG app and a built-in flashlight....

Polly Allcock, 17 Sep 2025 13:38

Debian 13.1-based Mauna Linux 25 now available (Image source: Mauna Linux)

Debian-based Mauna Linux 25 comes with GNOME 48 and multiple minor updates

Already available in Cinnamon, LXQt, MATE, and Xfce versions, Mauna Linux gets a GNOME edition as well. Labeled 25, the latest refresh of this Debian-based distro comes with the 6.12 LTS kernel, OnlyOffice 9.0.4, Firefox 142.0.1, ...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Sep 2025 13:34

A 15-inch MacBook Air (M4 model) with the stock charger and cable on a desk (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Affordable $599 MacBook tipped to launch towards the end of 2025, OLED MacBook Pro with touch panel on track for late 2026

Apple is reportedly preparing major changes to its MacBook lineup. New leaks from known Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo suggest significant updates are coming to both its premium Pro models and an upcoming budget-friendly option.

Anmol Dubey, 17 Sep 2025 13:15

Govee’s Pendant Light (pictured) has been released in the US and Europe. (Image source: Govee)

Govee smart Pendant Light now available with launch discount

The Govee Pendant Light has been released in the US and Europe. Designed for use in a dining room or kitchen, it has three independently controllable light sources, offering a range of colored lighting effects. Plus, this Matter-c...

Polly Allcock, 17 Sep 2025 13:08

The Pixel 10 can connect to Starlink satellites. (Image source: Google)

Starlink 5G in every phone as SpaceX develops mobile satellite Internet chip to leverage Dish spectrum

Phones like the Google Pixel 10 can already get direct signal from Starlink's D2C satellite constellation. For the upcoming Starlink 5G network service, however, SpaceX is developing a dedicated chip for all phones.

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Sep 2025 13:03

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max tipped to feature a telephoto with an f/2.6 aperture. Pictured: back of the 17 Pro series. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leak reveals one key camera upgrade over the Pro flagship phone

Digital Chat Station, a reliable Weibo leaker, has recently leaked the rear camera specs of the Xiaomi 17 Pro. Now, the tipster has shared the Pro Max model's possible Leica-enhanced camera configuration.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Sep 2025 12:18

Immortals of Aveum officially released in August 2023. (Image source: EA/Ascendant Studios, Steam, edited)

Deal | Just $6 after 90% Steam discount: Gorgeous AAA single-player action-RPG Immortals of Aveum enjoys big price cut

Immortals of Aveum, a visually stunning AAA title made with Unreal Engine 5, is now on sale on Steam. Featuring chaotic, magical combat and a grand scale, Immortals of Aveum is characterized by some reviews as a refreshing take on...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Sep 2025 11:55

Image of the game Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Ubisoft seems to have new plans for the Splinter Cell franchise

Nearly four years after announcing the Splinter Cell remake, Ubisoft seems to have new plans for the franchise. But we'll have to wait for official information before drawing any conclusions.

Alexis Stegmann, 17 Sep 2025 11:46

The Housemaid: Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried serve up secrets

Paramount Pictures’ The Housemaid is already making noise as one of 2025’s most anticipated psychological thrillers. Sydney Sweeney stars as Millie, a live-in maid whose arrival at the Winchester household quickly escalates tensio...

Jonathan Bester, 17 Sep 2025 10:18

Tencent Hunyuan 3D 3.0 AI model (Image Source: Tencent Hunyuan)

Tencent's new Hunyuan 3D 3.0 brings realistic AI model generation to developers and creators

Tencent has launched Hunyuan 3D 3.0, an AI model that triples the accuracy of its predecessor and supports resolutions up to 1536³ with 3.6 billion voxels. Using a layered generation process, it creates more realistic characters, ...

Antony Muchiri, 17 Sep 2025 09:59

The Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Edge will most likely launch in early 2026 with the world's first 2nm chip, the Exynos 2600. (Image source: TT Technology)

Galaxy S26: Samsung promises "good results" for Exynos 2600 2nm chip

It almost seems to be a done deal. Another media report cites Samsung sources and industry insiders, all of whom are confident that the world's first 2nm chip will be launched in the Galaxy S26 in early 2026. Mass production is se...

Alexander Fagot, 17 Sep 2025 09:56

Evil returns to its roots. The Conjuring: Last Rites—the final chapter begins. A still from the TV show. (Image source: Official trailer)

The Conjuring hits new heights — and now gets a TV future

The Conjuring: Last Rites just delivered the biggest horror opening weekend of all time, leaving every other spooky franchise trembling in its wake. With box office numbers climbing higher than any jump scare, it’s a record-breaki...

Jonathan Bester, 17 Sep 2025 09:39

Xiaomi Pad 8 series is expected to launch alongside the Xiaomi 17 phone lineup. Pictured: the teaser photo of the tablets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi showcases Pad 8 series tablets ahead of imminent launch

The Xiaomi Pad 8 series is expected to debut alongside the Xiaomi 17 lineup. While the company hasn't revealed the specs of the upcoming tablets yet, it has showcased the pads through a new teaser photo.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Sep 2025 09:22

Developer Full Circle plans regular content updates throughout the Early Access period, with Season 1 arriving in October. Promo game poster - a person skateboarding. (Image Source: EA)

Skate 4 early access goes live worldwide after 15-year hiatus

EA's highly anticipated Skate 4 launched globally yesterday in Early Access after a 15-year hiatus. This marks the franchise's return with cross-platform multiplayer and progression across PC and consoles. The free-to-play title i...

Nitisha Upadhye, 17 Sep 2025 08:32

Xiaomi hasn't confirmed whether the Magic Back Screen can run apps. Pictured: a screenshot from the video. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

New Xiaomi 17 Pro series video teases customization features of 'Magic Back Screen'

The Xiaomi 17 Pro series is set to launch with a secondary display, which the company calls the "Magic Back Screen." With a new video, the company has now showcased the customization features that this rear display will offer.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Sep 2025 08:27

This marks the latest content reveal as the game prepares for its delayed Early Access launch in 2026. (Image Source: Unknown Worlds)

Subnautica 2: Leviathan Collector revealed in latest dev vlog

Unknown Worlds Entertainment released their third development vlog for Subnautica 2, which shows Collector Leviathan from initial concept art to final implementation. The video features insights from seven team members detailing t...

Nitisha Upadhye, 17 Sep 2025 08:10

Promotional artwork from Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC (Image source: Ubisoft)

Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC slammed with “Very Negative” Steam rating just one day after launch, here’s why

The Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC has been hit with a flood of criticism on Steam just one day after launch. The expansion has sparked widespread frustration, leading to a “Very Negative” rating and a surge of unhappy player review...

Anmol Dubey, 17 Sep 2025 07:44

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 has posted its best Geekbench score so far (image source: Qualcomm, edited)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 trades blows with Apple A19 Pro in new Geekbench listing

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 8 has once again shown up on Geekbench alongside a Xiaomi 17 series phone. It is far more impressive than its earlier showings, and it demonstrates what the chip can perform like at launch.

Anil Ganti, 17 Sep 2025 07:41

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag artwork featuring Edward Kenway with his crew of pirates on a ship (Image source: Ubisoft)

New Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Remake rumours suggest Ubisoft is adding RPG combat and a new storyline, targets 2026 release date

Jeux Vidéo Magazine reports, citing anonymised internal Ubisoft sources, that a remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is in development at Ubisoft. The project, led by Ubisoft Singapore, is said to feature RPG-style combat and...

Anmol Dubey, 17 Sep 2025 06:56

The iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Apple - edited)

iPhone 18 Pro leak suggests unchanged design language while standard iPhone 18 may be postponed

A new leak suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro models will largely retain the design language of their predecessors, including display sizes and camera layout. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18 may see a delayed launch, potentially ar...

Huzefa Baloch, 17 Sep 2025 05:37

Anime artists can draw on the Wacom One 14 pen display with any PC or Mac. (Image source: Wacom)

Wacom One 14: A 14-inch 1080p pen display for PCs and Macs

The Wacom One 14 offers artists using PCs, Macs, and ChromeOS systems a portable 14-inch 1080p pen display, powered via a single USB-C (DP Alt) or Thunderbolt 3+ port. Its battery-free EMR pen technology ensures uninterrupted draw...

David Chien, 17 Sep 2025 05:11

Three endgame gear gaming mice with ultra-lightweight 3D printed shells

3D printed mouse mod makes ultralight Endgame Gear OP1 8K 39% lighter than stock, and you can soon buy one

PMM has announced a new series of mouse mods that slashes nearly 20 g off the weight of the already lightweight Endgame Gear OP1 8K. The custom mouse shell comes in three different flavours, all printed in PA12 nylon, and they all...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Sep 2025 04:50

The Meizu 22's display. (Image source: Meizu)

Meizu 22 launches as compact phone with slim display bezels and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 for ~$420

The Meizu 22 has launched in China as a compact Android phone with a 6.3-inch display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and a triple 50MP rear camera setup. Prices start at CNY 2,999, approximately US$420.

Huzefa Baloch, 17 Sep 2025 01:55

You'll want to become familiar with the pre-installed LegionSpace software on your Legion 9 18 to get all your settings correct (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo Legion 9 18 performance drops by over 20 percent if set to Balanced mode

Be sure to set the system to Performance mode to get the most out of Lenovo's best and biggest gaming laptop yet.

Allen Ngo, 17 Sep 2025 01:47

The Moto G36 will have a much larger battery than the Moto G35 (pictured). (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The Moto G36 might be Motorola's next smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery

Specs of a Motorola smartphone believed to be the Moto G36 have surfaced. According to the spec sheet, the phone will launch with a 7,000mAh battery capacity like the Moto G06 Power.

Habeeb Onawole, 17 Sep 2025 01:14

Campfire Audio is launching a new version of the Andromeda IEMs (Image source: Campfire Audio)

Headphones with 10 drivers for the 10th anniversary: Campfire Audio presents the Andromeda 10 SE

The HiFi specialist Campfire Audio is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new edition of the Andromeda headphones, which receive an upgrade to ten drivers to appropriately celebrate this milestone. The manufacturer is also off...

Hannes Brecher, 17 Sep 2025 00:59

Borderlands 4 banner with vault hunter Zane (Image source: screenshot, Borderlands YouTube with edits)

Borderlands 4 sells 2 million copies with high Steam player count even with performance issues

Alinea Analytics estimates that Borderlands 4 has already sold two million units. Valve’s marketplace is responsible for much of those sales, where it enjoys impressive Steam player counts. Even so, lackluster Borderlands 4 perfor...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Sep 2025 00:55

An electric car plugged in at a charging station (Image source: Eren Goldman via Unsplash)

Up to 99.9999% Coulombic efficiency: New Li-metal battery tech could boost EVs, smartphones, and more

A team of researchers primarily from Shandong University has developed a new nanoengineered electrode that addresses the destructive expansion-contraction problem that plagues lithium-metal batteries. This breakthrough could lead ...

Chibuike Okpara, 17 Sep 2025 00:26

The Tesla Cybertruck IIHS crash test (Image source: IIHS)

2025 Tesla Cybertruck crash test results: NHTSA ratings more positive than IIHS

The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck has been tested for safety by two major organizations, with mixed results. The U.S. government’s NHTSA gave it five-star ratings, while the nonprofit IIHS flagged several concerns.

David Odejide, 16 Sep 2025 23:49

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F have been officially unveiled (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F Zen 5 CPUs now official

AMD has shown off two new CPUs on its website: Ryzen 5 9500F and Ryzen 7 9700F. Both CPUs come with an iGPU and lower clocks than their X-branded counterparts.

Anil Ganti, 16 Sep 2025 23:37

The next DJI Mini drone will jump to a 1-inch CMOS camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 24 mm equivalent focal length. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Mini 5 Pro: New 1-inch camera drone unlikely to join DJI Osmo Nano in US release

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is set to be released globally. While the 249 g drone should be available in North America, its launch is unlikely to extend to the US. By contrast, the DJI Osmo Nano should be available in the US before the end...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 23:34

The Aoostar Maco combines a Zen 4 APU with OCuLink eGPU expansion. (Image source: Aoostar - edited)

Aoostar Maco: Compact mini-PC primed for global release with OCuLink expansion

The Aoostar Maco is a compact mini-PC with a silver aluminium housing, just like the Apple Mac mini. Equipped with USB4 and OCuLink ports, the Aoostar Maco is set for a global release after landing in China last month.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 23:24

The OneXGPU Lite connected to a OneXPlayer G1. (Image source: One-Netbook)

OneXPlayer releases OneXGPU Lite globally with 80 Gbps USB-C and OCuLink ports

The OneXPlayer OneXGPU Lite is now available to order globally as a new compact eGPU solution. Equipped with 80 Gbps USB-C and OCuLink ports, the OneXGPU Lite is much smaller than recent OneXPlayer eGPUs too.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 23:11

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