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.

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

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.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out its Message Translations feature to Android and iPhone users, allowing in-chat translations in 1:1 chats, groups and channels after updating the app. Translating a message is simple, but supported languages are limited.

Pragmata's delay may have been due to a mix of experimentation at the development end, as well as an earlier reveal than most of its peers when it was first announced in 2020.

Brick-and-mortar video game retailer GameStop might have found itself in a different kind of PR horror story as disgruntled players accuse it of mismanaging the launch of the Silent Hill f steelbooks despite having orders that were months in the making.

The hotfix was promised amidst growing user frustration about interactions with biters in Dying Light: The Beast, which involved unskippable quick time events (QTEs)

A new Anker 45W charging adapter was recently teased by the company, and now, the charger has been detailed in a teaser video. As the brand reveals, the fast charger will support adaptive charging, which works for multiple Apple devices.

Computer viruses have come a long way from floppy-disk pranks to today’s AI-assisted cybercrime. The 2020s have turned malware into a professional industry, complete with ransomware cartels, AI-driven phishing and even research projects masquerading as real-world threats. As of September 2025, the fight is no longer about who writes the nastiest script; it’s about who trains the smartest algorithm, and the results are both fascinating and frightening.

Drawing inspiration from water-strider insects, researchers at the University of Virginia have developed a novel fabrication method that lets tiny robots form directly on water surfaces and move using heat-powered motions.

After the world's largest battery maker managed to craft a sodium-ion battery with high energy density ready for mass production, the future of the technology looks bright. Sodium-ion batteries are slated to proliferate as soon as 2026 now.

Evolve MVMT, a new ankle-worn fitness wearable, hit its Kickstarter goal in merely 4 minutes. The MVMT comes with real-time shock absorption, fatigue, and performance tracking for runners.

Although Silent Hill f was released on September 25, several mods already exist for this game. And this is particularly true of this one, which completely transforms the game's universe.

Even for under $200, you can now get smartphones that offer enough performance and features for everyday use. We take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and show you what it can do—and what it can't.

Casio's PRJ-B001B-1 has officially launched with a rotary guard bezel, solar power, Bluetooth syncing, 10-bar water resistance, and a paracord-style band. Case: 50.3 × 46 × 13.6 mm, weight: 37 g. It's priced at ¥25,300 (~$169).

Intel’s Arc Pro B50 is sold as a workstation GPU, but recent testing explores how it performs in gaming and AI tasks. With its compact design, low power draw, and 16 GB of VRAM, the Intel Arc Pro B50 may hold more potential than expected, as demonstrated in recent tests by a creator.

Ahead of the release, the AnTuTu benchmark result from the Honor Magic 8 has surfaced. As shown in the screenshot reshared by the product manager, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship has managed to get a higher overall score than the Xiaomi 17 Pro.

A new software update has been released for the Abxylute One Pro handheld gaming device. The changelog mentions it brings the Nvidia GeForce app alongside fixes and security updates.

Apollo Computer will release a second batch of Apollo A6000 Amiga-compatible systems on October 13. An additional twenty units will be sold at the Amiga 40 event in Germany. The all-in-one computer is modeled after the original Amiga A600.

NASA is supporting the development of an online tool called HydroFlame. The tool is designed to help predict mudslides, flash flooding, and contaminated water supplies — possible effects of wildfires.

Baldur's Gate 3's impressive showing as a title in both commercial and critical terms may not be completely reflected in player game completion rates, with only 23.4% of buyers actually finishing the game without accounting for reruns on Steam.

PC Gamers still considering hopping on Silent Hill f's bandwagon can benefit from an impressive 25% discount for a Steam key, an offer that has been available to users since preorders kick in.

Supergiant Games’ Studio Director Amir Rao said that Hades 3 is not "preordained" for the developer, even as Hades 2 continues to rack up multiple commercial and critical wins in the background.

The latest Humble Deal — Stories From Latin America — is here with 10 games and 1 game coupon in tow. This bundle is packed with indie games and all the games have Latin American themes. Except for Dreamcore, all the games in this bundle have Steam Deck support.

PlayStation 5 players might have to wait a considerable amount of time to be able to play, unlike PC and Xbox players who will have day one access to the title.

Thanks to more efficient components, the new PlayStation handheld may avoid an astronomical price tag. Perilous economic conditions threaten to make other consoles too expensive for mainstream gamers. A popular insider predicts the PS6 handheld price on its rumored 2027-28 release date.

Apple's last-generation MacBook Air 15, sporting an M3 SoC alongside 24 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, is on sale for its lowest-ever price over at Amazon. At 35% off, going with the previous-gen Apple silicon can save buyers $300.

The recently released Ryzen 7 H 255 may have the naming convention of a new Zen 5 CPU, but it's an old Zen 4 processor at heart with last generation performance and features.

According to a new report, Xiaomi is plotting to separate the global version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro from its Chinese counterpart in at least one key area. Launching as the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, the device will be one of several that adopt Samsung's new 200 MP camera sensors.

Asus has moved quickly to begin resolving ROG gaming laptop performance issues following the publication of a recent independent investigation. Starting with 2023 laptops, the list of affected units is thought to stretch from 2021 onwards.

Early firmware details have revealed initial information about the hardware changes that Xiaomi plans to make between the Chinese and global versions of the Redmi Note 15. From battery to camera tweaks, the global Redmi Note 15 will be quite different to the one that Xiaomi has announced so far.

Sony is setting priorities with its new smartphone flagship, the Xperia 1 VII. With an MSRP of almost €1500, it’s not a mainstream device, but designed for camera enthusiasts. That said, users who choose the Xperia 1 VII also have to live with a few quirks.

It seems that not all versions of HyperOS 3 are created equal. Based on early findings, some HyperOS 3 may not offer Xiaomi's new Hyper Island functionality on Redmi Note and cheaper models, which borrows heavily from Apple's Dynamic Island implementation.

Tesla’s UK division saw revenues fall by over £500 million in the 2024 financial year, with profits also declining. Despite weaker results, the company paid a dividend to its US parent and is preparing for expansion into the UK energy market.

With less than two weeks until the premiere of One Punch Man Season 3, fans are growing increasingly restless over the lack of a full trailer. Despite concerns, the official Japanese site has confirmed that the new season will stream starting in October across major platforms.

Gneuton, a US-based company, has launched a patented thermal distillation system that repurposes waste heat from gas turbine-powered AI data centers into purified water, aiming to cut water costs and boost sustainability worldwide. The company plans pilot deployments in global AI hubs.

Some gamers scoff at the ROG Xbox Ally X price, but the Windows 11 handheld is selling out at retailers. The model with AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor is out of stock on Asus and Microsoft stores. eBay scalpers are conducting ROG Xbox Ally X pre-orders with asking prices more than double MSRP.

The Artist Ultra 16 is a high-resolution drawing tablet that offers a sharp image quality as well as precise detection of pen pressure levels.

As a new entry-level drone, the new D18 comes with two cameras as well as a controller with a built-in display. It also has obstacle avoidance, which could help prevent crashes and subsequent damage to the drone.

Samsung also promises long-term software updates for its budget smartphones. Sounds good, there may be a catch. We take a closer look to see whether users can really expect updates until 2031.

Mercedes has released the first spy photos of the C-Class EQ, which is scheduled to launch at the end of 2026. The electric sedan borrows technology and batteries from the GLC EQ and promises ranges of up to 800 km thanks to its aerodynamic body.

With the MS-S1 Max, Minisforum has introduced its current top model, featuring the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. While the mini PC significantly outperforms the competition, it exhibits weaknesses regarding noise levels. We therefore took a closer look at the alternative performance profiles and analyzed their output.

Newegg's massive FantasTech Sale II runs from October 6 to 12, featuring the retailer's biggest quarterly discounts across gaming hardware. Plus, with their innovative Price Protection program, they automatically refund customers if prices drop further.

Notebookcheck's Sasha Mathews reviews the long-anticipated sequel to Hades, following Melinoe fighting against the Titan Chronos himself in Hades II. The full 1.0 release is here as of September 25, 2025, bringing a very witchcraft-oriented system added on top of what made the first game so great.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is anticipated to be the highest-end model in the Xiaomi 17 series when it finally launches. While the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is tipped to bring satellite connectivity to global audiences, it could also fall short of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in an important area.

Garmin has introduced a new update for many of its older Forerunner smartwatches. Rolling out on the company's Beta Program ahead of a future stable release, Beta Version 25.06 brings a few important changes to the table including a fix for a bug plaguing custom alerts.

The Xiaomi Poco F7 is set to receive a direct successor based on one of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 series chipsets. Not only that, but the Xiaomi Poco F8 is set to receive dedicated global and Indian releases too.