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Honda N-One e: Compact electric small car with 183 mi (295 km) range. (Image source: Honda)

Honda N-One e: Compact electric small car with a range of 183 miles

The Honda N-One e electric subcompact has just made its debut in Japan, offering a range of up to 138 miles (295 kilometers) in compact dimensions. At a starting price of around $18,300, it's aimed at urban commuters and price-con...

Ulrich Mathey, 13 Sep 2025 20:59

A new piece of ransomware can encrypt a drive's EFI boot partition. (Image source: ESET Security)

HybridPetya ransomware bypasses UEFI Secure Boot to maliciously encrypt hard drives

A new form of ransomware, dubbed HybridPetya, is able to bypass UEFI Secure Boot and can install malware on a system's EFI boot partition. This means that HybridPetya can hold a computer hard drive ransom by preventing it from boo...

Sam Medley, 13 Sep 2025 20:07

The AYN Thor has dual AMOLED touch displays. (Image source: AYN)

AYN releases video demoing software and gameplay on the AYN Thor

AYN has released a video of a prototype of its dual-screen Android handheld, the AYN Thor. The video shows the device in use as an emulator for Nintendo DS and 3DS games. It also highlights some of its software features.

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Sep 2025 19:32

The new ADS Pro display. (Image source: BOE)

BOE unveils up-to-144Hz LCD display for next-gen budget smartphones

BOE's latest ADS Pro display for smartphones is backed to be as color-rich and accurate as some 4K panels thanks to its new pixel matrix. Its variable refresh rate (VRR) and up to 20% power-saving features might add value to an up...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2025 18:57

Borderlands 4 vault hunters standing back to back in battle with guns blazing

Borderlands 4 PvP mode potentially leaked by Gearbox CEO - Arms Race may return

Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox, the studio behind Borderlands 4, has asked a peculiar question on X, sneakily suggesting that Borderlands 4 may get a PvP DLC or update at some point in the near future. His comment was quickly fol...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Sep 2025 18:40

iPhone Air checks full gamut of portrait photography boxes in preliminary camera review

The most glaring difference between the new iPhone Air and the 17 series alongside which it has debuted (apart from its thickness) is the fact that the former has just one rear camera. That will not hinder its ability to produce p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2025 18:22

97% of early Stop Killing Games petition signatures validated as per new report

The Stop Killing Games campaign has garnered 1.45M verified signatures pushing EU laws to keep purchased games playable after support ends. The aim here is to protect gamers from losing access to their digital games.

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Sep 2025 17:52

The watch boasts dual-time support and a flight log feature. (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio's aviation-themed Gravitymaster GR-B300 pilot watch with a triple-layer dial gets a big discount

Casio’s Gravitymaster GR-B300-8A2 is on sale at Amazon. With its cockpit-inspired design and features like a flight log, it’s a perfect gift for aviation enthusiasts.

Kristen Spradlin, 13 Sep 2025 17:52

The Huawei Mate 70. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 90 tipped to debut with up-to-date battery specs

A number of smartphone OEMs are tipped to upgrade to batteries of about 7,000mAh in capacity for their next late-year flagships. The Huawei Mate 80 series might not be among them, according to a new leak - although their successor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2025 17:43

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim game image on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Skyrim is unrecognizable with an RTX 5090 and more than 3,500 mods

Many mods exist on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and recently, Digital Dreams decided to go further with an RTX 5090 and more than 3,500 mods. And needless to say that the result is breathtaking.

Alexis Stegmann, 13 Sep 2025 17:29

The electric 2025 BMW i5 (Image source: Motor Trend)

Deal | Lease price slashed by $150: 2026 BMW i5 with up to $11,900 in bonus credit

The 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 is now $150 less expensive to lease than the average price, with up to $11,900 in bonus credit. The deal runs till the end of September.

David Odejide, 13 Sep 2025 17:17

The 2025 Air is Apple's thinnest iPhone ever. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air battery life deemed 'incredible' thanks to missing SIM card slot

The iPhone Air is the thinnest handset that Apple has ever made, and buyers may have second thoughts about its battery life for a good reason. Apple, however, has found a novel way to increase the iPhone Air battery life.

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Sep 2025 17:14

The Redmi Pad Pro 5G is now almost eighteen months old. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro tablet to receive global release with dedicated 5G model

Xiaomi's next Redmi-branded tablet has taken a step closer to being released. Launching this year as the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G as distinct devices, the pair will be available globally as well as in Xiaomi's home m...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2025 17:11

Casio’s G-Shock GM-2110D-3A1 (pictured) and GM-2110D-8A watches could launch later in 2025. (Image source: Casioblog)

Two new Casio G-Shock metal bezel watches with colorful dials on the way

Casio could release two new G-Shock GM-2100D series watches in the coming weeks, according to recent rumors. Leaked images show that the GM-2110D-3A1 and the GM-2110D-8A will each offer a colored dial, with an inset digital displa...

Polly Allcock, 13 Sep 2025 17:11

Xiaomi will release the Redmi Note 15 Pro globally alongside its Pro Plus sibling, but with '5G' suffixes in their names. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus spotted before global releases

Global versions of the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus have appeared in new certification documents following their recent Chinese releases. Likely launching with tweaked hardware from the devices offered in China, it...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2025 16:41

DJI Mini 5 Pro: Unboxing and flight videos already online. It's also available at retailers. (Image source: djicyprus)

DJI Mini 5 Pro unboxed and flown for the first time in YouTube video, appears in European retailers for the first time

Officially, the DJI Mini 5 Pro isn't supposed to take to the skies until next week, but some retailers already have it in stock and are flying it. An initial unboxing, hands-on and first flight video can now be found on YouTube, a...

Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2025 16:33

The Forerunner 165 is one of five Forerunner smartwatches eligible to receive Software Version 25.04. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major update with heart rate tracking improvements for older smartwatches

Garmin has now delivered a new stable update for older Forerunner smartwatches like the Forerunner 955, Forerunner 965 and the Forerunner 165. Rolling out as Software Version 25.04, the new update introduces heart rate tracking im...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2025 16:05

The Twelve South PlugBug with Find My is also available in a Travel Edition. (Image source: Twelve South)

Twelve South PlugBug with Find My: 120W charger with built-in tracking and universal compatibility

Available in 50-watt and 120-watt variants, the Twelve South PlugBug with Find My is a charger featuring up to four USB-C ports and built-in Find My support for global device tracking. It also comes in a Travel Edition, designed f...

Marcus Schwarten, 13 Sep 2025 15:30

The Pad 8 Pro should be significantly more powerful than the Pad 7 series, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro stars in early benchmarks with Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16 GB RAM

The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro has surfaced in early benchmarks before its release later this month. Sporting a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 16 GB of RAM, the Pad 8 dispatches its predecessor while also outperforming other high-end tablet...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2025 14:19

The Moto Pad 60 Pro in stylish green is only available in a few countries, but it is a great alternative to the rather boring devices from its competitors. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Moto Pad 60 Pro: Fantastic designer tablet with one major drawback

The Moto Pad 60 Pro is a great tablet from Motorola that offers a lot of power at a reasonable price. However, it is only available in a few Asian countries, which may not necessarily be such a bad thing.

Florian Schmitt, 13 Sep 2025 13:40

None of the Samsung Galaxy S26 models were spotted with more than 45 watts of fast charging during CQC certification. (Image source: Sonny Dickson)

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the like: No sign of faster charging in certification

Things aren't looking good for Samsung fans who were eagerly awaiting the successors to the Galaxy S25 family. More and more dreams are being quashed by initial certifications and recent leaks. Not only are fewer upgrades to be ex...

Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2025 13:21

According to a leaker, the top 5 smartphone manufacturers in China are working on thin flagships with large batteries. (Image source: Apple)

Forget the iPhone Air: Slim Chinese flagships to come with giant batteries and telephoto cameras

Anyone who wants an ultra-thin flagship smartphone generally has to choose between Apple or Samsung, and make many compromises in doing so, especially in terms of camera and battery performance. That said, significantly less limit...

Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2025 13:18

Nine of the ten most popular smartphones in the world are made by Apple and Samsung. (Image source: Samsung / Apple)

World's best-selling Android smartphone comes from Samsung, Apple iPhone holds the top 3 in the second quarter

The world's four most popular Android smartphones in the second quarter of 2025 are once again from Samsung, starting with a current mid-range smartphone featuring Gorilla Glass Victus and six years of updates at an affordable pri...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Sep 2025 13:15

The new sensor is designed to let users analyse their sweat (Image source: Innovosens AB INC)

Hydrosense: New wearable analyses sweat to track fluid and electrolyte loss

Available with an early bird discount, the Hydrosense is a new wearable device promising to deliver an additional metric for analysing physical activities, helping athletes determine exactly when to hydrate or replenish electrolyt...

Silvio Werner, 13 Sep 2025 13:00

A new batch of free games is now available to claim. Pictured: edited cover photo of Afterimage. (Image source: Amazon Prime Gaming)

Deal | September 2025 Prime Gaming giveaway expands with nearly $80 in free games

Four free games have been unlocked on Amazon Prime Gaming. This comes after the platform offered freebies worth around $55 from September 4, 2025. As for the newly unlocked free game batch, they are worth around $80.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Sep 2025 12:57

Rogbid Rowatch D2 (pictured) comes with ECG monitoring as well. (Image source: Rogbid)

Rowatch D2 debuts as new fitness smartwatch with built-in air pump and cuff for blood pressure measurement

Rogbid Rowatch D2 launches at $129.99, featuring wrist-based blood pressure readings using a pump and cuff system, plus ECG, heart rate, body fat, blood oxygen, sleep, and temperature tracking.

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Sep 2025 12:17

Image of the game Another Brick in The Mall on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam: This 2D city builder with 83% positive reviews is available for less than $5

This 2D city builder, enjoyed by 83% of players, is available for less than $5 on Steam. And you only have a few days left to take advantage of this offer, as it ends soon.

Alexis Stegmann, 13 Sep 2025 12:14

Players who pre-order will receive an exclusive reward to be revealed during launch week. (Image Source: Techland)

Dying Light: The Beast release date moved forward to September 18

Techland has moved Dying Light: The Beast's release date forward by one day to September 18, 2025, celebrating the milestone of surpassing one million pre-orders. The standalone game marks Kyle Crane's return after a 13-year absen...

Nitisha Upadhye, 13 Sep 2025 11:46

To achieve the show's distinct, '70s-inspired aesthetic, the camera bodies were paired with Panavision C Series anamorphic lenses. (Image source: Apple TV+)

Severance season 3: The camera equipment that could shape this incredible show

It is anticipated that the production team for Season 3 will continue to utilize the same core equipment, including the Sony Venice 2 camera system.

Darryl Linington, 13 Sep 2025 11:33

The showcase revealed a strong lineup for 2026 (Image Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Direct September 2025: Everything announced for Mario's 40th anniversary

Nintendo's hour-long Direct presentation on September 12, 2025, delivered quite a few announcements that celebrated Super Mario Bros.' 40th anniversary.

Nitisha Upadhye, 13 Sep 2025 11:30

Peladn HA-4 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and 32 GB DDR5 RAM (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Stylish Ryzen 7 mini PC reviewed - Peladn HA-4 scores with top efficiency and RGB lighting

The Peladn HA-4 packs the performance of the latest AMD technology into a compact format. With the Ryzen 7 7840HS and the integrated Radeon 780M, the mini PC offers enough power for office, multimedia and light gaming scenarios an...

Sebastian Bade, 13 Sep 2025 11:00

The electric Tesla Cybertruck (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla quietly axes Cybertruck RWD trim in US: Poor value and weak demand may be to blame

Tesla has ended sales of the Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the U.S., just six months after launch. While Tesla hasn’t given an official reason, weak demand and poor value compared to other trims may have played a role....

David Odejide, 13 Sep 2025 10:07

The electric 2025 Audi S e-tron GT sedan (Image source: Audi USA)

Deal | $20,000 bonus on 2025 Audi S e-tron GT quattro lease or purchase

Audi is offering a time-limited $20,000 bonus on the S e-tron GT Quattro for both lease and purchase. The deal runs till the end of September.

David Odejide, 13 Sep 2025 09:44

The electric Toyota bZ4X SUV (Image source: Toyota USA)

Deal | 2025 Toyota bZ4X lease price slashed $20/month: Now $179/month in latest promo and still cheaper than a Corolla

Toyota has further reduced the monthly lease cost of the 2025 bZ4X by $20, making it even more affordable than a Corolla. The electric SUV is now offered for as low as $179 per month for 36 months until the end of September.

David Odejide, 13 Sep 2025 08:59

A screengrab of the Donkey Kong Bananza DK Island DLC trailer reveal at the latest Nintendo Direct Showcase (image source: Nintendo YouTube)

Nintendo surprises Switch 2 fans with Donkey Kong Bananza DK Island DLC in Nintendo Direct Showcase

The new DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC is available immediately for download and can be played by players after ending the main storyline.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Sep 2025 08:49

The newer 2025 model is not just thinner and faster, but it changes several physical features of the design for improved ergonomics (Image source: HP)

HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 is better than the EliteBook x360 830 G10 in almost every way

Aside from the big CPU update, HP has made a number of smaller changes all around the model for easier usability and improved charging ergonomics.

Allen Ngo, 13 Sep 2025 07:43

Campus DIY laptop with mechanical keyboard and customisable dials

Modder builds Framework Laptop with mechanical keyboard, and it's an all-aluminium hunk straight out of the '90s

An enterprising modder has built himself a rather impressive DIY Framework Laptop with an integrated mechanical keyboard with the coveted HHKB layout. The mod makes the repairable thin-and-light laptop significantly thicker, but t...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Sep 2025 07:10

Borderlands 4 PS5 Pro banner is shown (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Borderlands 4 players bemoan the lack of a PS5 Pro patch, as performance concerns mount

Sony’s most powerful console isn’t preventing Borderlands 4 performance issues. Lacking a patch, the PS5 Pro game exhibits poor optimization and frequent stuttering. Some gamers criticize developers for not releasing more PS5 Pro ...

Adam Corsetti, 13 Sep 2025 05:49

A Steam Deck sitting on a table (Image source: Petar via Unsplash; cropped)

Deal | Humble Bundle: $229 worth of Steam Deck-compatible RPG games drop to $16

The latest Humble Bundle package — Humbling Soulslike — contains seven soulslike ARPGs worth $229 and is going for $16. All the games included in this bundle are rated “playable” or “verified” for Steam Deck. The offer is only red...

Chibuike Okpara, 13 Sep 2025 05:24

The Keychron Q16 HE 8K is the first keyboard with a full ceramic build. (Image source: Keychron)

Keychron Q16 HE 8K: First look at the new ceramic keyboard with Hall effect switches and 8K polling rate

Keychron is preparing to launch the Q16 HE 8K, a 65% keyboard that it claims is the first with a full ceramic build. Set to debut on Kickstarter in October, the keyboard combines an 8K polling rate with Hall effect magnetic switch...

Elvis Shida, 13 Sep 2025 00:54

Switch and Switch 2 games and DLC announced at Nintendo Direct (Image source: Nintendo of America YouTube with edits)

Gamers criticize prices of first-party Switch 2 games and DLC announced at Nintendo Direct

Nintendo may be exploring alternative ways to boost revenue beyond $80 first-party game prices. Gamers are objecting to the cost of the new Super Mario Galaxy versions. The Nintendo Direct also featured paid DLC for the unreleased...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Sep 2025 23:47

A screenshot from the game The Outlast Trials showcasing the environment and setting. (Image Source: Steam - Edited)

Deal | 70% off on Steam: Co-op survival horror PvE game now $11.99 for a limited time

The Outlast Trials is a spin-off of the critically acclaimed Outlast franchise, with a heavy focus on Multiplayer Co-op and PvE. The game is currently at its lowest recorded price of $11.99, 70% off on Steam for a limited time.

Rohith Bhaskar, 12 Sep 2025 23:40

Except for the ultrawide shooter, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the same cameras as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. (Image source: Samsung on Amazon, edited)

Well-known leaker blasts Samsung for neglecting Galaxy S cameras and puts forth petition for change

Prolific Ice Universe has started a petition to force Samsung to change the head of the imaging department of the Galaxy S series phones. The leaker has expressed concern about the direction of the Galaxy S cameras and fears that ...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Sep 2025 21:56

Primordial black holes are believed to have formed shortly after the Big Bang, nearly 13.8 billion years ago. Pictured - an artist's representation of a black hole. (Image source: CharlVera - Pixabay)

90% probability of detecting an exploding black hole in next 10 years, study finds

There is a 90% chance humanity could detect an explosion of a primordial black hole within the next decade, possibly shedding light on particle physics and confirming early universe theories.

Anubhav Sharma, 12 Sep 2025 21:30

The Galaxy Tab A11, pictured, will run an older version of Android than the Galaxy Tab A11 Plus. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 and Galaxy Tab A11 Plus revealed in official mix-up

Samsung has accidentally confirmed the existence of its next entry-level tablet series. Skipping the Galaxy Tab A10 entirely, the company has revealed that it will soon be offering the Galaxy Tab A11 and Galaxy Tab A11 Plus with o...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2025 21:27

Honor has hinted that it will complement the MagicPad 3, pictured, with a dedicated Pro variant. (Image source: Honor)

Honor teases MagicPad 3 Pro launch with MagicPad mini also rumoured

According to a new report, Honor is preparing to step into the world of compact high-end tablets. Dubbed the MagicPad mini, the tablet will be preceded by the MagicPad 3 Pro, whose launch window Honor has already confirmed publicl...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2025 21:23

The Garmin Forerunner 265, pictured, is one of the cheapest smartwatches that Garmin currently sells. (Image source: Garmin - edited)

Garmin Venu 4 rears its head again before release with ECG support confirmed

Garmin's next mid-range smartwatch has popped up again after initially surfacing earlier this summer. Confirmed to have the hardware necessary to take ECGs, the Garmin Venu 4 would be the second Venu release of the year after the ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2025 21:19

The Vivo X300 will be less than 8 mm thick. (Image source: Han Bo Xiao - edited)

Vivo X300 to surpass Vivo X200 Pro mini with display, biometric and cooling improvements

Vivo continues to position the Vivo X300 as the true successor to the Vivo X200 Pro mini. To emphasise that, the company has now started directly comparing the two and highlighting various advancements that feature inside its next...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2025 21:14

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