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The Legion Go slim docking solution lacks any additional batteries. (Image source: u/MysteriousAlarm897)

Lenovo Legion Go: Modder transforms popular gaming handheld into Cyberdeck with optional 190 Wh battery expansion

A modder has showcased two Cyberdeck or mini laptop docks designed for the Lenovo Legion Go. Apparently with a view to sharing or selling the files, u/MysteriousAlarm897 has new dock complements an earlier version they revealed wi...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2025 16:15

The Nintendo Switch 2 with a third-party 8,000 mAh battery installed. (Image source: Naga)

Nintendo Switch 2 receives massive battery boost with new mod

Battery life is often cited as a shortcoming with the Nintendo Switch 2. In response, a modder has expanded the console's battery capacity by over 50% with no apparent downsides.

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2025 16:08

The Casio GST-B1000 (pictured) with a blue dial. (Image source: Casioblog)

New stunning hi-res Casio G-Steel GST-B1000 images spotted ahead of official reveal

Brand new high-definition images solidify the Casio G-Shock GST-B1000 as a soon-to-release premium G-Steel flagship with a slim, fully analog design, carbon core guard case, red shock dampers, and Bluetooth.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Sep 2025 16:01

The Samsung Galaxy F17 5G in violet pop colorway (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung’s new affordable phone launches with modern design and 6 OS updates

Samsung has launched a new Galaxy F17 smartphone in the Indian market. The company’s new budget-range smartphone comes with a 50 MP primary camera, an Exynos 1330 processor, a 90 Hz AMOLED display, and a 5,000 mAh battery, among o...

Abhinav Fating, 11 Sep 2025 15:52

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 shows off 40% performance upgrade aboard the Vivo X300 Pro in early benchmark

Vivo has now officially released a benchmark listing for its imminent X300 Pro flagship phone. The phone blows past the impressive RedMagic 10S Pro, and records an overall score about 40% higher than the Dimensity 9400-powered Viv...

Ricci Rox, 11 Sep 2025 15:27

Xiaomi’s Outdoor Camera CW100 Dual (pictured) has arrived in the UK. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Affordable Xiaomi Smart Camera CW100 Dual now available in Europe

The Xiaomi Smart Camera CW100 Dual has been released in one European country and will soon arrive in several others. This 2K dual lens model is said to offer an ultra-wide viewing angle, with AI human and vehicle detection feature...

Polly Allcock, 11 Sep 2025 15:25

The Galaxy S26 Pro is tipped to be the replacement for the Galaxy S25. (Image source: Android Headlines & OnLeaks)

Galaxy S26: Even slower charging times rumoured for two of Samsung's next high-end smartphone releases

Samsung is not expected to unleash a new batch of flagship smartphones until early next year. Nonetheless, early reports indicate that two of the company's next high-end smartphones will charge more slowly than the current Galaxy ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2025 15:05

Image of the game Delta Force on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

A new operator will appear in Delta Force from September 23

A new operator will appear in Delta Force on September 23. And that’s not all, because many new features have also been announced, allowing to meet the expectations of the players.

Alexis Stegmann, 11 Sep 2025 14:59

Nvidia has belatedly confirmed that unexpected performance slowdowns should no longer occur on laptops running with Optimus enabled. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia releases fix for Nvidia Optimus gaming laptop performance issues

Nvidia has now confirmed that its latest Game Ready Driver package includes more than just the usual optimisations for new games. Apparently, Game Ready Driver 581.29 finally resolves the reason behind performance degradations occ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2025 14:59

EA has announced the first test phase of Battlefield 6’s battle royale mode. (Image source: EA via X (formerly Twitter)

"This is going to be great!": Battlefield 6 unveils battle royale mode and new content

Electronic Arts announced the first test phase of the Battlefield 6 battle royale mode in an X post on September 10, revealing more details about the upcoming trial. The test is set to take place this week through Battlefield Labs...

Marius Müller, 11 Sep 2025 14:55

Decent specs and impressive port selection, despite its lightness. (Image Source: Dynabook)

Dynabook announces 13.3-inch G-series ultrabooks powered by Intel Meteor Lake-U CPUs weighing only 849 g

Even though these are some of Dynabook's lightest models to date, the new G-series ultrabooks offer MIL grade chassis sturdiness and an impressive port selection that includes 2x Thunderbolt 4 and a microSD card reader. The more e...

Bogdan Solca, 11 Sep 2025 14:47

The Moaan InkPalm Mini Plus 2 costs around $196 in China. Pictured: a promo picture of the e-reader. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

New pocket-sized Xiaomi e-reader launches with Android 14 and 512 GB storage

Moaan, a company that's part of the Xiaomi ecosystem, has launched a new pocket-sized e-reader. Called the InkPalm Mini Plus 2, the Amazon Kindle competitor runs on Android, features 512 GB of storage, and has an affordable launch...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Sep 2025 14:42

Ship Graveyard Simulator is free on Steam until September 15. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Chopping up ships is "incredibly satisfying": Unusual simulation free on Steam for a short time

Gamers can now dive into a unique simulation on Steam that lets them dismantle massive ships piece by piece. Ship Graveyard Simulator is free to play until September 15, after which it will be available for just $1 at a 93% discou...

Marius Müller, 11 Sep 2025 14:38

Pictured: 3D render of the China Academy of Sciences building (Image source: CAS)

China unveils SpikingBrain 1.0, a brain-inspired LLM running on domestic MetaX chips

The Chinese Academy of Sciences has introduced SpikingBrain 1.0, the first "brain-like" large language model designed for energy efficiency. Running entirely on Chinese-made MetaX chips, it promises up to 100x faster performance ...

Nathan Ali, 11 Sep 2025 14:33

For the first time, genetically modified pig kidneys can be evaluated in a clinical trial. (Image source: OpenAI)

Hope in the fight against global organ shortage: Pig kidneys cleared for clinical trials

The FDA has authorized the first clinical trial involving genetically engineered pig kidneys, signaling a move from isolated cases to structured patient testing. Developed by biotech company eGenesis, the organs have already demon...

Marius Müller, 11 Sep 2025 14:03

The SM8735 Pro may well be just an overclocked Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. (Image source: Qualcomm - edited)

Qualcomm tipped to deliver new sub-flagship processor as possible overclocked Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

According to a new rumour, Qualcomm has multiple chipsets up its sleeve that will sit just below the next Snapdragon 8 Elite in its lineup. Reportedly, Qualcomm is considering offering something called the SM8735 Pro to OEMs like ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2025 14:02

Anker’s Prime Wireless Car Charger (pictured) is launching this fall. (Image source: Anker)

New Anker Prime Wireless Car Charger (MagGo, AirCool, Pad) appears

The Anker Prime Wireless Car Charger (MagGo, AirCool, Pad) has been spotted on one of the brand’s websites. This confirms the name of the previously rumored accessory, as well as many of its features. Plus, the page indicates when...

Polly Allcock, 11 Sep 2025 13:19

Deal | Epic Games Store: Three highly rated games are now free to claim

Last week's Epic Games Store giveaway proved to be a bit of a bust with only one puzzle game discounted. This week though, the storefront is offering three games including one that was only released last year. Ghostunner 2, Monume...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2025 13:10

Amazfit's T-Rex 3 smartwatch (pictured) should get the new BioCharge feature. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit T-Rex 3: BioCharge and other new features on the way

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch will receive the new BioCharge feature. In a recent comment on Reddit, a representative for the company addressed customer concerns following the release of the T-Rex 3 Pro, which has various upgrade...

Polly Allcock, 11 Sep 2025 13:03

No X300 Pro mini: Vivo confirms new compact flagship is replacement for popular X200 Pro mini

The X200 Pro mini is far and away the smallest flagship smartphone that Vivo has offered lately. Repackaged as the X200 FE globally, Vivo has now confirmed that there will be no X300 Pro mini. Instead, its iPhone 17 Pro challenger...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2025 13:01

Citizen’s Attesa H800 Full Sapphire Bezel watch (pictured) will be released in October 2025. (Image source: Citizen)

Citizen announces new Attesa H800 Full Sapphire Bezel watch

The limited edition Citizen Attesa H800 Full Sapphire Bezel watch (AT8314-53L) is on the way. Set for a global release in the next few weeks, only 1,800 units of the Eco-Drive radio-controlled watch will be available. This model h...

Polly Allcock, 11 Sep 2025 12:58

The Twelve South PowerBug enables wireless charging right at a wall outlet. (Image source: Twelve South)

Twelve South PowerBug brings Qi2 wireless charging to power sockets

Twelve South recently unveiled the PowerBug – an ultra-compact Qi2 wireless charger that plugs directly into wall outlets. The device also features a USB-C port capable of delivering up to 35 watts of power to devices over a wired...

Marcus Schwarten, 11 Sep 2025 12:53

Engine Pro 3.0 Boost: A foldable e-bike that is also suitable for off-road use. (Image source: Engwe)

Engine Pro 3.0 Boost launches as foldable, all-terrain e-bike with powerful motor and torque sensor

The Engine Pro 3.0 Boost is a new foldable electric bike that promises exceptional performance. It features extra-wide tires, making it ideal for off-road use.

Silvio Werner, 11 Sep 2025 12:48

The Asus ROG Strix XG258QMG gaming monitor (pictured). (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Strix XG258QMG: New FHD TN gaming monitor launches with 280Hz refresh rate and 120% sRGB coverage

ASUS ROG Strix XG258QMG is a new 24.5-inch Full HD TN gaming monitor featuring 280Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response, 120% sRGB coverage, FreeSync, and HDR, designed for competitive low-latency gaming environments.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Sep 2025 12:44

Poco highlights that it had phones with stretched camera bars on the back before Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro phones. Pictured: the back of F6 Pro. (Image source: Poco)

After Google, Poco takes a swipe at Apple's iPhone 17 Pro camera island redesign

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro models come with a new camera island design, featuring a bar stretching across the phones' top back. Seeing the redesign, Poco poked fun at Apple, noting that it's nothing new for the company's phones.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Sep 2025 12:30

Apple recently unveiled the iPhone Air, the thinnest iPhone ever. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Apple CEO Tim Cook successfully unveiled the thinnest iPhone ever on Tuesday, called the Apple iPhone Air. But Samsung was quicker off the mark, and a comparison is definitely in order.

Matthias Zellmer, 11 Sep 2025 12:24

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro features three 48 MP "Fusion" cameras on the back. (Image source: Apple on YouTube)

New iPhone 17 Pro telephoto camera to put Galaxy S25 Ultra to shame with reportedly 44% more light intake

The Galaxy S26 Ultra could have its hands full with the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max next year, as Apple has made some pretty big changes to the cameras. The new 48 MP Fusion Telephoto camera, for instance, reportedly lets in cons...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Sep 2025 12:07

You'd be forgiven for mistaking the Camp Snap CS-Pro pictured here for a Fuji X100VI or a replica of it (Image source: Camp Snap)

Camp Snap's new CS-Pro screenless point-and-shoot gets bigger sensor, Xenon flash and rangefinder looks

The Camp Snap CS-Pro is an upgrade from the brand's previous models, which were popular for their bare-bones, screenless design reminiscent of disposable cameras. The CS-Pro comes with a larger 16 MP sensor, a built-in Xenon flash...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 11 Sep 2025 11:54

Casio’s G-Shock MRGB5000HT-1 watch has arrived in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Limited edition Casio G-Shock with titanium bezel now available in the US

A limited number of units of the Casio G-Shock MRGB5000HT-1 watch have been released at the brand’s online store in the US. This premium model is already sold out in many European countries. Features include a hand-hammered titani...

Polly Allcock, 11 Sep 2025 11:34

The sense of menace in Season 2 is forever present, humming like a bass note. (Image source: Apple TV+)

Severance season 2 review: Bigger, stranger, and beautifully filmed

Severance Season 2 is a visually stunning, ambitious follow-up that deepens character arcs, expands Lumon’s world, and delivers bold, strange, and unforgettable storytelling.

Darryl Linington, 11 Sep 2025 11:13

The Infinix GT 30 features a 64 MP primary camera (Image source: Infinix)

GT 30: Infinix’s new gaming smartphone reaches global market with Dimensity 7400 chipset

Infinix has now brought the GT 30 smartphone to the global markets after introducing the gaming smartphone in India in June 2025. The performance-focused midrange device features a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 ...

Abhinav Fating, 11 Sep 2025 11:00

Krayzor packs a massive secondary display and a mechanical keyboard into the chassis of a laptop. (Image source: Krayzor)

Gaming laptop with two displays, modular GPU and mechanical keyboard: Krayzor now crowdfunding

Featuring a huge second display, a full-size mechanical keyboard, and an upgradeable graphics chip, Krayzor is one of the most unusual laptops on the market. The notebook is now available for pre-order, albeit with somewhat outdat...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Sep 2025 10:49

The head of the WK1 can be rotated 180 degrees. (Image source: Tank007)

EDC flashlight with swivel head and floodlight mode: Tank007 WK1 now available for pre-order at discount

The brand new Tank007 WK1 EDC flashlight stands out from other brands with its metal housing and rotating head. This makes the flashlight not only more comfortable to use, but also more versatile, as a magnetic base allows it to b...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Sep 2025 10:48

From left to right (pictured), Casio DWN-5600-4, DWN-5600-1, and DWN-5600-9. (Image source: @morgan_gshock on Instagram)

Casio G-Shock Nano ring watches: Lower-than-expected pricing revealed in new leak

A new leak has just revealed the pricing of upcoming Casio G-Shock Nano ring watches - 10,000 Japanese Yen. The three miniature variants (in red, yellow, and black) are expected to be officially announced soon.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Sep 2025 10:37

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro can charge 50% battery in 20 minutes using the new 40W power adapter. (Image source: Apple)

Apple boosts iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro charging speeds, now reaching 50% battery in 20 minutes

The new iPhone 17 series introduces faster wired charging, with all models except the iPhone Air able to reach 50% in about 20 minutes when paired with the new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter. Wireless charging remains capped at 25W, bu...

Elvis Shida, 11 Sep 2025 10:23

The non-touch comes with >95 percent sRGB coverage while the touchscreen option has much narrower colors (Image source: HP)

EliteBook 8 G1a 16: The touchscreen configuration is a no-go if you care about color accuracy

Users who don't read the fine print between the EliteBook 8 G1a 16 touch and non-touch configurations may be surprised to find that the colors on one option will be noticeably worse than the other.

Allen Ngo, 11 Sep 2025 09:23

Global Xiaomi HyperOS 3 beta rollout starts ahead of rumored September 24 stable release

The HyperOS 3 beta program became available in China in late August 2025, and now, Xiaomi has announced that it has started recruiting international testers. Global users can apply for the beta update through the Community app.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Sep 2025 08:38

A picture of Ludens which serves as a mascot for Kojima Productions (image source: Kojima Productions)

Hideo Kojima says a singular conversation in early job interview changed his entire career path

A meeting with an HR manager early in Hideo Kojima's career sparked a conversation that may have been crucial to a series of events that allowed for the legendary Metal Gear Solid franchise to be born.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Sep 2025 07:39

The Fujifilm 8K GFX Eterna 55 uses a 102MP large format sensor to capture highly detailed images for filmmakers. (Image source: Fujifilm)

Fujifilm launches 8K GFX Eterna 55 large-format cinema camera

Fujifilm's 8K GFX Eterna 55 cinema camera features a 102 MP large-format sensor with 14+ stops of dynamic range for professional filmmaking. It offers 8K recording, full-frame 4:3 Open Gate format, advanced hybrid autofocus, and t...

David Chien, 11 Sep 2025 06:50

A Steam Deck device sitting on a table (Image source: Georgiy Lyamin via Unsplash)

Deal | Over $170 worth of Steam Deck-compatible games now $13 on Humble Bundle

The latest Humble Bundle — Phunky Physics — package contains 9 physics-based games worth $174, but selling for just $13. In these games, “physics” is just another word in the dictionary and gravity is like a chameleon with its eve...

Chibuike Okpara, 11 Sep 2025 05:55

The RTX 5070 Laptop-powered Legion 5 Gen 10 gaming laptop is 27% off for a limited time. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 with 165 Hz OLED and RTX 5070 Laptop gets huge $530 discount

The Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 is a commendable gaming notebook featuring the powerful AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 APU and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. The laptop also sports an objectively beautiful 165 Hz OLED display with 99.9% coverage of the DCI-...

Sambit Saha, 11 Sep 2025 05:29

Yamaha has released the open-back YH-4000 (left) and closed-back YH-C3000 (right) headphones. (Image source: Yamaha)

Yamaha unveils two premium over-ear headphones: Open-back YH-4000 and closed-back YH-C3000

Yamaha has introduced two premium over-ear headphones—the open-back YH-4000 with planar magnetic Orthodynamic drivers and magnesium frame, and the closed-back YH-C3000 with Armodynamic drivers and beech wood earcups.

David Chien, 11 Sep 2025 04:50

Capcom Retro Revival Humble Bundle deal banner (Image source: screenshot, Humble Bundle)

Deal | New Humble Bundle deal has 30+ Steam games featuring Capcom retro arcade hits for as low as $20

Retro gaming is booming, thanks to the accessibility of classic arcade games. The Capcom Retro Revival Pack has dozens of legendary titles like Street Fighter II, Ghosts 'n Goblins, and Progear. Costing as little as $20, the Capco...

Adam Corsetti, 11 Sep 2025 04:49

The QNAP QuNAS lineup will boast an octa-core Twin Lake processor and up to eight drive bays. (Image source: ITHome)

Affordable NAS: QNAP launches budget-oriented QuNAS lineup with 8-core Intel "Twin Lake" CPU

QNAP has announced three new network-attaches storage devices with the QuNAS branding. Offering up to eight drive bays, the Core 3 N355-powered systems should offer decent performance without breaking the bank

Sambit Saha, 11 Sep 2025 03:48

A screengrab of the announcement for the upcoming Nintendo Direct (image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo reveals the 12 September Nintendo Direct will be an hour-long showcase

While Nintendo's Direct events are historically scheduled to be slotted in a 60-minute window, they rarely last the entire time and September 12th's Direct might be Nintendo's longest yet.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Sep 2025 03:24

A screengrab of Resident Evil 4 Remake's intro sequence (image source: SteamDB)

Leaker claims all RE Engine Resident Evil games including Reqiuem are getting 'native' Switch 2 ports

A credible leaker has confirmed on both X and a Resetera thread of plans already in motion on Capcom's end to port as many as 6 major Resident Evil titles as native ports for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Sep 2025 03:03

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 48MP telephoto camera with a 56% larger sensor (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: First sample photos reveal camera weaknesses, especially at 40x zoom

First sample pictures have been taken with the ultrawide, main cameras and new 48MP telephoto camera of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. The latter has a 56% larger sensor and features up to 40x hybrid zoom.

Hannes Brecher, 11 Sep 2025 01:11

Zowie EC1 DW wireless gaming mouse white

New Zowie teaser reveals glossy white coating on flashy new wireless gaming mouse

It looks as though Zowie is planning to reintroduce gloss coatings on its high-performance gaming mice again, with a recent leak revealing what appears to be a white Zowie EC1-DW wireless gaming mouse. This comes after pro players...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Sep 2025 00:03

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