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The Moto X70 Air will launch in China in October 2025. Pictured: the teaser photo of the slim phone. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo officially teases new Motorola phone with slim and lightweight design

The Moto X70 Air has been officially teased in China. This new teaser image shows a slim phone, and Lenovo notes that it will be "as light as Air." It's expected to launch globally as the Motorola Edge 70, which has recently leaked.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Sep 2025 13:02

Anker’s Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) (pictured) is now available. (Image source: Anker)

Powerful new Anker 300W 26K Power Bank now available

The Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) has been released in the US, and it will reach more countries in the next few weeks. The device arrives with a launch discount at the brand’s online store and Amazon. Features of the device include 140W USB-C outputs and 250W fast recharging.

Polly Allcock, 29 Sep 2025 12:58

First OLED MacBook Pro is said to launch in the holiday quarter of 2026. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OLED MacBook Pro release date tipped by Samsung as it stays mum on Apple's foldable iPhone launch

The first Apple MacBook Pro with OLED display and fast M6 processor family will see Samsung as an exclusive screen supplier. Samsung has now disclosed when its 8.6th-gen OLED line for laptop displays is expected to start mass production of such panels.

Daniel Zlatev, 29 Sep 2025 12:57

Promo image showing the ROG Matrix RTX 5090. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus is giving away a free ROG Matrix RTX 5090 signed by Nvidia's CEO

Asus is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special giveaway, and the prize is Nvidia's RTX 5090. To win the card, you'll have to participate in the DreamCraft challenge, and the entries will close on October 31.

Abdul Haddi, 29 Sep 2025 12:43

The Boox InkSense Plus Stylus has the same price as the discontinued InkSense Stylus. (Image source: Boox)

Onyx announces Boox InkSense Plus Stylus for Go 7 and Go Color 7 (II)

The Boox InkSense Plus Stylus arrives as a replacement for the discontinued InkSense Stylus. The new stylus has a larger battery, smaller pen tip, and a g-sensor that automatically wakes it when picked up.

Habeeb Onawole, 29 Sep 2025 12:16

Apple 13-inch M4 MacBook Air in Sky Blue colour sitting on a desk (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Fully-loaded M4 MacBook Air 13 with 24GB memory and 512GB storage is available on Amazon for $200 less than its official price

Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is currently discounted on Amazon, offering a notable price drop. The deal makes it cheaper than buying directly from Apple, and the laptop itself has earned strong reviews for its performance and battery life.

Anmol Dubey, 29 Sep 2025 12:14

An alleged look at the Anbernic RG DS in a translucent green finish. (Image source: via Retro Handhelds)

Anbernic RG DS: New pocket-sized gaming handheld leaks with Nintendo DS emulation in mind

Footage showing what could be Anbernic's next retro gaming handheld has surfaced online. Rumoured to be the Anbernic RG DS, the device is the spitting image of the Nintendo DS Lite and Nintendo DSi.

Alex Alderson, 29 Sep 2025 12:08

Screenshot from the GTA 6 trailer. (Image source: Rockstar Games on YouTube)

GTA 6 will be very different from other games in the franchise due to a major change

While GTA 6 is eagerly awaited by gamers around the world, it could be completely different from other titles in the franchise. And that doesn't seem to please some fans.

Alexis Stegmann, 29 Sep 2025 11:55

Xiaomi 17 series is projected to sell less than Xiaomi 15 series. (Image source: Xiaomi, Pixabay, edited)

iPhone 17 eats base Xiaomi 17 sales as total Xiaomi 17 series shipments projected to land below Xiaomi 15 series

The Xiaomi 17 series appears quite impressive on paper with considerable hardware improvements. However, despite these hardware upgrades, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that the Xiaomi 17 series will sell less than the Xiaomi 15 due to weak demand for the base Xiaomi 17.

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Sep 2025 11:48

Rechargeable zinc battery: New record revolutionizes energy supply. (Image source: Monash University)

New zinc-air battery delivers 3,570 charges of stable performance over 74 days

A new rechargeable zinc battery developed by Monash University delivers stable performance over 74 days and reaches an energy density of 997 Wh/kg. This advance marks a milestone for zinc-air technology and practical applications.

Ulrich Mathey, 29 Sep 2025 11:41

The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 OLED (model 14AKP10) features a 5-megapixel webcam with IR and a privacy shutter (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga 7 14 convertible with 600-nit OLED and Ryzen AI 7 350 processor slides below $700

Lenovo's Yoga 7 14 Gen 10 convertible arrives with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a bright 1,200p OLED panel. Unfortunately, the USB-C ports are limited to 10 Gbps transfer speeds, but they both support Power Delivery and video output, with one even having DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR10.

Tudor Cibean, 29 Sep 2025 11:29

Google Chrome Password Manager: Automatische KI-basierte Passwortänderung für mehr Sicherheit (Bildquelle: Google)

Google Chrome Password Manager: Automatic AI-based password changes for more security

Google Chrome is expanding its built-in password manager with a new AI feature that allows users to automatically change unsafe passwords. This feature will soon be available to all users and is expected to significantly improve password security.

Ulrich Mathey, 29 Sep 2025 11:24

The Lisen 4-in-1 retractable car charger offers a maximum output of 69 W (Image source: Lisen)

Deal | Lisen’s 4-in-1 retractable in-car charger with 69 W power output gets massive discount on Amazon

Lisen’s 4-in-1 retractable charger with 69 W power output and a 180° adjustable design is now available for its lowest-ever price of $11.89. The charger for in-car use features dual USB ports and two retractable USB-C cables, allowing users to charge up to four devices simultaneously. It’s compatible with everything from Android and gaming handhelds to Apple devices.

Abhinav Fating, 29 Sep 2025 11:06

F-Droid UI (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

Google’s new rules could put an end to sideloading and alternative app stores on Android

Google is preparing new developer registration rules that could drastically limit sideloading and end independent Android app stores like F-Droid. By requiring every app to be tied to a verified developer identity, Google would take control of app distribution beyond the Play Store. While the company argues this will improve security, F-Droid say it threatens user choice, open-source projects, and Android’s long-standing reputation for openness.

Antony Muchiri, 29 Sep 2025 09:54

The OnePlus 15 could launch in China on October 27, 2025. Pictured: the back of the phone. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15 design showcase hints at launch date for Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship

The OnePlus 15 was recently showcased in a new batch of teasers, which highlighted the design aspects of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phone. One of the teaser images may have confirmed the Chinese launch date of the smartphone.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Sep 2025 09:43

The BYD Jinan car carrier (Image source: BYD)

BYD now exports over 1 million vehicles annually as 8th car carrier enters service

BYD has officially launched its 8th car transporting vessel. This brings the Chinese EV maker’s total exporting capacity to over one million annually.

David Odejide, 29 Sep 2025 09:15

Artwork from Silent Hill f's bonus content available to buyers of the Deluxe Edition (image source: Notebookcheck)

Konami earns player backlash after it says Silent Hill f Steam free content glitch is 'temporary'

Silent Hill's publisher, Konami, is getting player ire for threatening to remove Deluxe Edition content that was mistakenly given to purchasers of the Standard Edition on Steam.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Sep 2025 09:12

The RedMagic 11 Pro will launch in China on October 17, 2025. Pictured: a promo picture of the gaming phone. (Image source: RedMagic - edited)

RedMagic 11 Pro set for imminent debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and water cooling

The RedMagic 11 Pro is expected to be a proper successor to the company's last flagship gaming phone, the 10 Pro. Per the recent official teasers, this upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphone will feature a water cooling setup and launch in China on October 17.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Sep 2025 09:06

The Garmin inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator provides users with global GPS navigation and SOS messaging. (Image source: Garmin)

Deal | Garmin inReach Mini 2 at its lowest price ever

Amazon has given the Garmin inReach Mini 2 its best price ever after a $150 discount. The satellite communicator offers global GPS navigation and Iridium-powered SOS & text messaging in a rugged, pocket-sized device ideal for adventurers.

David Chien, 29 Sep 2025 06:02

The OnePlus 15 in Sand Dune colorway. (Image source: OnePlus, edited)

OnePlus 15 confirmed to support 165 fps gameplay in Call of Duty Mobile, Delta Force, and other popular titles

The OnePlus 15 is expected to launch in China this October as the company’s flagship phone, succeeding the OnePlus 13. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and offer a 165Hz display. The company has now revealed that the phone will support native 165 fps gaming across titles like Call of Duty Mobile and Delta Force.

Huzefa Baloch, 29 Sep 2025 05:14

Banner with PS5 Slim Digital console (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Teardown of new PS5 Slim with less storage reveals design changes and tests performance

European buyers are getting a peek at the internals of the revised PS5 Slim. YouTuber Austin Evans’ teardown shows how the console has a slightly different look with a lighter construction. Sony also reshuffled the motherboard layout, but there are no performance gains to justify less PS5 storage.

Adam Corsetti, 29 Sep 2025 02:54

OnePlus shows off the OnePlus 15's Sand Dune colorway

The OnePlus 15 is reported to be launching in three colors, but one of them will have a more premium build than the rest. This version is called Sand Dune, and ahead of the phone's official unveiling, OnePlus has released new images highlighting its design.

Habeeb Onawole, 29 Sep 2025 01:55

A conceptual image of a smartphone capturing a hyperspectral image (Image source: AI-generated)

Camera with 8× more channels promises a new era of mobile photography

A team of researchers at the University of Utah has developed a compact hyperspectral camera that captures 25 channels of color in high-definition video. This breakthrough could bring powerful imaging capabilities to smartphones, medicine, and astronomy.

Chibuike Okpara, 29 Sep 2025 01:36

GMK NucBox K12 is more difficult to service than most other mini PCs (Image source: GMK)

GMK NucBox K12 design has a small but annoying flaw

The thumb screws on the bottom of the unit are a good idea on paper, but their poor implementation makes them difficult to remove even with tools.

Allen Ngo, 29 Sep 2025 01:06

Amazfit Helio Strap with Zepp Health app (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit Helio Strap adds support for tennis in latest update

In a recent update on the Zepp app, tennis lovers can now track their favourite sport with Amazfit Helio Strap. The update includes optimizations for BioCharge energy algorithm, nighttime heart rate measurements, and other bug fixes.

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 29 Sep 2025 00:24

The FiiO FT13 headphones utilize purpleheart wooden earcups with birch wood drivers. (Image source: FiiO)

FiiO FT13 headphones arrive with purpleheart wooden earcups and birch wood drivers for high-resolution music enthusiasts

FiiO has announced the FT13 closed-back headphones, featuring lacquered purpleheart wooden earcups, and birch wood drivers infused with carbon fiber threads and wool fibers, that (supposedly) allow the finer details of Hi-Res Audio music to shine.

David Chien, 29 Sep 2025 00:13

FiiO has launched the Snowsky Tiny, an external USB-C headphone DAC, in three colors and two versions. (Image source: FiiO)

FiiO unveils Snowsky Tiny external USB-C headphone DAC

FiiO has unveiled the Snowsky Tiny, a compact USB-C headphone DAC supporting 32-bit/384 kHz PCM and DSD256 playback with Hi-Res Audio certification. Available in two models with UAC 1.0 and 2.0 support, they are also compatible with game consoles.

David Chien, 28 Sep 2025 23:06

The TASCAM FR-AV4 provides creators with four channels of 32-bit, 192 kHz float audio and accurate timecode generation in a rugged field recorder. (Image source: TASCAM)

TASCAM unveils FR-AV4 audio recorder for filmmakers

TASCAM has introduced the FR-AV4, a rugged 4-channel field recorder with 32-bit float audio and 133 dB dynamic range, without needing gain adjustment to prevent clipping. Designed for filmmakers, it features timecode sync for multi-camera shoots.

David Chien, 28 Sep 2025 22:06

An aggravated Donkey Kong stands behind Switch 2 console (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo Switch 2 boycott launched by activists over high game prices and Game-Key Cards

A new initiative takes aim at Nintendo for anti-consumer behavior. Gaming Consumer Rights calls the price of its latest handheld and Switch 2 games unreasonable. It also believes that Nintendo uses deceptive marketing practices when promoting Game-Key Cards.

Adam Corsetti, 28 Sep 2025 21:42

Oppo has unpacked the Hasselblad teleconverter for the first time for the Oppo Find X9 series and summarized many camera specs. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X9 Pro: Hasselblad teleconverter lens unboxed and official camera specs revealed

After Vivo unveiled its new generation of Zeiss teleconverters for the Vivo X300 series, it was Oppo's turn this weekend with a special unboxing of the first Hasselblad telephoto lens for the upcoming Find X9 flagship camera generation. Here's a recap of some of the previously teased camera specs for the Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9 Pro.

Alexander Fagot, 28 Sep 2025 21:19

A Blood Raven Space Marine Dreadnought fires its weapon at Ork units in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV’s in-engine trailer. (Image source: Warhammer via YouTube)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV first in-engine trailer revealed and fans are already asking for one thing

A new in-engine trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV debuted at the PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct, showcasing the series’ return to classic RTS gameplay and setting the stage for its 2026 launch.

Anmol Dubey, 28 Sep 2025 21:14

Image showing a lunar eclipse. (Image source: ulrikebohr570 - Pixabay)

NASA wants to blow up this asteroid with a nuclear charge before it reaches the Moon

Faced with the threat posed by asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA wants to blow it up with nuclear charges. But this is a colossal challenge, and space agencies must embark on a race against time.

Alexis Stegmann, 28 Sep 2025 20:31

Anime visual for Hikari ga Shinda Natsu (The Summer Hikaru Died), showing two characters walking along a glowing shoreline at dusk. (Image source: @hikanatsu_anime via X, formerly Twitter)

The Summer Hikaru Died anime gets Season 2, cast shares heartfelt messages

The Summer Hikaru Died anime is officially getting a second season, with a new teaser video and cast comments now available. The announcement comes via the official Twitter account, with further updates on release details promised soon.

Praneeta, 28 Sep 2025 20:25

The Garmin Fenix E (pictured) meets military standards for shock, thermal, and water resistance. (Image source: Garmin)

Deal | Garmin Fenix E with 16-day battery life gets its biggest-ever Amazon discount

The Garmin Fenix E 47mm AMOLED smartwatch is now priced at $499.99, down from $799.99. It comes equipped with a 16-day battery life, multi-GNSS navigation, health tracking, and smart features, making it a solid value proposition if you're in the market for a capable smartwatch.

Anubhav Sharma, 28 Sep 2025 19:44

OnePlus 15 is claimed to feature 1.15 mm bezels on all four sides. Pictured: the front of the phone. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15 to feature slimmer bezels than Xiaomi 17 and tougher build than iPhone 17 Pro

The OnePlus 15 is set to be among the first batch of flagship phones that are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Just weeks ahead of the expected launch, the company has highlighted the slim bezels and tough build of its new smartphone.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Sep 2025 19:25

Asus TUF Gaming A16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus equips the new TUF Gaming A16 with an improved 165 Hz display and replaceable RAM

Asus equips its new mainstream gamer TUF Gaming A16 with replaceable RAM as well as a much better 165 Hz display and therefore fixes two big issues we had with the previous model. The performance of the RTX 5070 Laptop is often sufficient for the native WQHD resolution.

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Sep 2025 19:10

T-Rex 3: Trying out the smartwatch's new feature. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit T-Rex 3: A closer look at a new feature

Zepp Health recently rolled out a new update for the relatively inexpensive T-Rex 3, which has already been the subject of review at Notebookcheck. We've just tried out the feature and are providing a first look.

Silvio Werner, 28 Sep 2025 19:08

We don't yet know whether Xiaomi will also include the secondary display in the Xiaomi 18 Pro, but the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 seems to be a given. (Image source: Weibo)

Xiaomi 17 successor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in Xiaomi 18 and next-gen modems discovered in HyperOS 3

HyperOS 3 offers a glimpse into the future. A code analysis of the latest Xiaomi operating system has uncovered the first clues to the successor to the brand-new Xiaomi 17 and the 2nm Qualcomm hardware it will likely feature.

Alexander Fagot, 28 Sep 2025 19:07

New display glasses now crowdfunding. (Image source: Vision Mini)

Vision Mini: Ultra-light 4K glasses with loudspeakers for immersive entertainment on the go

The Vision Mini is a new display in the form of glasses. It is designed to offer impressive display quality even when on the go and is compatible with a wide range of playback devices. The model can also be used by people with visual impairments.

Silvio Werner, 28 Sep 2025 19:03

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max appears to be a better gaming device than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. (Image Source: AnRan0420 on Weibo)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 dominates Apple's A19 Pro in gaming tests aboard the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max are the two most powerful smartphones on the market at the moment. Gaming tests show, however, that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered phone holds consistent advantages in gaming performance, efficiency, and thermal management.

Ricci Rox, 28 Sep 2025 18:27

The Apex 4 is basically already official. (Image source: Coros, via manudi19)

Coros Apex 4: New smartwatch launches with technology no longer used by Garmin

The Coros Apex 4 is a new GPS smartwatch which may give Garmin a run for its money in some aspects and is likely to appeal to demanding athletes. The watch also supports a color display, but uses rather specialized display technology.

Silvio Werner, 28 Sep 2025 18:13

The Dimensity 9500. (Image Source: Vivo)

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Early CPU and GPU benchmarks indicate a win for Qualcomm

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Mediatek Dimensity 9500 will power most flagship Android smartphones released over the next twelve months. Both chipsets have now been tested on both CPU and GPU benchmarks.

Ricci Rox, 28 Sep 2025 18:06

A screengrab from Bully: Scholarship Edition (image source: Steam Community)

Rockstar Co-Founder: Bully 2 never happened because of "bandwidth issues"

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser had a nuanced take on why Bully 2 never became a reality for the prolific game development company.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Sep 2025 17:57

Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 17 series camera hardware detailed post-launch

Xiaomi released the 15T and 17 lineups within days of each other. Both lineups are positioned towards the top of the company's model hierarchy, but information on their camera hardware now highlights the difference between them.

Ricci Rox, 28 Sep 2025 17:11

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