Project Ghost, the upcoming MMO from former World of Warcraft developer Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street, has unveiled its first gameplay footage. The highlight was the introduction of the so-called Blue Zones – a new concept designed to stand out from traditional MMO environments.

The ArmSoM-CM1 is a rather unusual developer board: it is essentially a compute-on module, but also comes with various connectors that can be used without a carrier board. A memory card slot is also available.

The Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 from Xiaomi can be integrated into a smart home and comes with UV sterilization and corresponding sensors. It is also said to be able to remove toxic substances such as formaldehyde.

No more 1-inch sensor and dual periscope telephoto lens, but potentially the largest 200-MP sensor to date from Sony and a second one for the periscope telephoto lens. A leaker has confirmed rumors of a significant redesign of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra camera next year, which is also expected to benefit from a whole new generation of multispectral color sensors.

In the last quarter of the federal EV subsidy's existence, Tesla issued an onslaught of buying incentives, including a promotional APR financing rate. The federal tax credit is nearing its demise, though, and Tesla is preparing to phase them out, while shifting some of those up North.

Does Apple have another big surprise in store for the beginning of September? The design of the four new iPhone 17 models is already largely known, but there may still be some hidden surprises inside. This could be the specific advantages of the new zoom camera in the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which reportedly surpasses all previous technology like it.

The 2025 Kia Niro EV Wind is leasing for as low as $109 per month in the US till September 2. The electric SUV offers a driving range of 253 miles.

Celeste has been discounted on Steam by 75%, bringing the price down to just under $5. The 2D metroidvania features challenging platforming, excellent character-driven storytelling, and an award-winning score. In the seven years since Celeste launched, it has amassed an "Overwhelmingly Positive" review score from over 112,000 reviews.

Dnsys has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Z1 knee exoskeleton. The device helps wearers climb stairs, play sports, stand up, and carry heavy loads. Notebookcheck had a chance to speak with the co-founder and marketing director about the Z1.

Although all specifications of the successor to the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra have already been unveiled, at least one detail in another leak differs from the previously published info. Specifically, the new Samsung tablet could become even thinner, similar to some flagship smartphones.

The lawsuit accuses Roblox of "willful disregard and deceptive practices" in its conduct as a platform for potential misuse by predators. The 42-page complaint has detailed (and rather severe) accusations for Roblox.

The game already exists in playable form and focuses on 'Cinematic action' sequences that were the hallmark of multiple Naughty Dog titles.

As per leaks available on X, players will get to play the survival horror game as Grace Ashcroft, Leon S. Kennedy and Grace's mother, Alyssa Ashcroft. RE 9 Requiem is a very ambitious project for Capcom, with the largest budget to date in the franchise’s history.

It seems that no Pokémon event is safe from the greed of scalpers. The Pokémon World Championships have become an opportunity for these sellers to buy and resell rare items. Arguments have plagued the Anaheim Convention Center following a failed McDonald's Japan promotion.

Although its Zen 4 architecture means the Ryzen 9 8940HX isn’t the latest processor on the market, its performance, especially in multi-core benchmarks, is more than impressive. This turns the CPU into a unique selling point for the MSI Crosshair A17 HX.

Paying over €2,000 for a gaming laptop with only 8GB of VRAM is a tough ask, but Gigabyte is trying it anyway. Therefore, we summarize our review findings and the pros and cons of the Aorus Elite 16.

Huawei is launching offering a new tablet. The MatePad Air 12 (2025) can be used with a stylus and is quite thin, at least according to the manufacturer's specifications. Several model variants are available.

A team of researchers at the Harbin Engineering University has created a soft, fish-like robot that can swim with the power of seawater. This allows the robot to withstand the high pressures; the kind you find at the deepest parts of the oceans.

GameSir has announced its first wireless controller for Xbox in the form of a special edition of the GameSir G7 Pro that's based on Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. The new controller is available to pre-order now but comes with a bump in price.

The Asus Vivobook S 15 (M5506WA) OLED laptop is now on sale at Newegg at a substantial $250 discount. The laptop is powered by a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a 2.8K OLED display.

Unlike most dual-screen concepts, the ThinkBook Plus Gen6 rollable actually looks and feels like a regular laptop to be easier to use with no learning curve or cumbersome accessories needed.

An updated Nintendo patent may justify rumors about a dual-screen Switch 2 . The illustrations depict a second display attached to what resembles the new console below it. The accessory could add realism to streaming 3DS games on Nintendo Switch Online.

Valve's latest update to the Steam client offers a better experience for higher resolution displays while adding support for uploading a multitude of media files for developers.

Ex-CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment America, Shawn Layden, has a more nuanced take on where video game prices should be as AAA budgets continue to increase.

For the vast majority of scenarios, owners will want to game on the quieter Performance mode instead of the louder Overdrive mode as gaming performance will be nearly the same, anyway.

CheckMag Metal Gear Solid 2 took the stealth action of the first game and pushed it to a whole new level. It surprised players with bold story choices and twists that still spark debate over two decades after its release. That's why MGS2 is easily one of the best sequels ever made.

The JBL Boombox 4 is a new Bluetooth speaker that is said to be slightly lighter than its predecessor, promises up to 34 hours of music playback and delivers powerful audio. Other features include IP68 certification, Bluetooth 5.4 and Auracast.

Samsung's Fan Edition is unlikely to be cheaper than last year's Galaxy S24 FE. After a leaker recently hinted at a lower starting price for the Galaxy S25 FE, a reliable source now contradicts this with more up-to-date euro prices and hints at a surprising third model. Last but not least, there are new render images in all colors.

Visually, it's not an upgrade compared to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and by far the thickest foldable phone of the year. But inside, there are some specific and very useful upgrades, as a leaked Google spec sheet now confirms. Unfortunately, the price will remain the same.

The Galaxy S26 series will finally receive much-needed battery upgrades next year. Even the comparatively compact 6.3-inch Samsung flagship, rumored to be launching under the name Galaxy S26 Pro, is said to offer more capacity than the Galaxy S25, as a recent leak highlights. Compared to Xiaomi 16 and others, however, this increase is nothing to celebrate.

Gamescom's executives see the yearly event as a potential heir of the now-defunct E3 trade show but claim they never perceived the two as rivals.

If you are an Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscriber, you can try two games, a survival and a sim, for free this weekend allowing you to explore diverse environments from an island to various water bodies.

CheckMag Iqunix has finally updated its EZ and EV series Hall effect gaming keyboards with the ability to record on-board macros, making them officially more useful than Wooting's 80HE and 60HE for those of us looking for a one-keyboard-fits-all solution.

Following in the footsteps of the SER9 Pro mini PC, the vanilla SER9 from Beelink is now also available with the fresh new China-specific AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 APU based on the Zen 4 architecture. Featuring a decent array of ports and a cooling system that looks promising on paper, the new budget-friendly SER9 mini PC is quite an enticing option indeed.

Ratatan, a rogue-like action game that was largely financed via Kickstarter, is now expected to become available to gamers across the world on Steam from the 19th of September 2025.

A number of smartwatch and smartwatch-like wearables boast stress-tracking technology as part of their health-tech bragging rights. It might not live up to the hype, however, according to new research. It claims to have found that a certain fitness tracker was unable to accurately track stress over the course of a reasonably large-scale, long-term study.

Uninhibited, curious and full of energy – that's how most of us feel as kids, but that carefree spirit often fades with age. Lil Gator Game, a laid-back 3D adventure, sets out to bring that feeling back. Right now, it's 50% off on Steam, matching its lowest price to date.

After a round of teasers, GMK has finally revealed the affordable M6 Ultra mini PC. Priced at just above $200 for the barebones variant, the Ryzen 5 7640HS-powered mini PC packs a healthy number of ports including dual 2.5G Ethernet.

Details about the upcoming eufy Robot Vacuum S2 appear to have been leaked. One report suggests that it could offer up to 30,000 Pa suction power for vacuuming and the brand’s HydroJet roller mopping. Another source indicates that there will be enhanced dirt detection tools and hot water mop washing at the accompanying intelligent dock.

Aqara’s Touchscreen Switch S100 has been certified as a Matter compatible device by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. This smart home switch, which can be used to control wired lights and a range of smart home devices, was unveiled at CES 2025. Plus, a recent report provides details about this product’s launch.

The Roborock P20 Ultra Plus robot vacuum and mop has officially launched. Currently only available in China, this model is more powerful than the older P20 Ultra, with the same slim body. Another upgrade is the enhanced mopping functionality, using hot water to clean your floors and wash the mop heads.

Honor's next generation of Android flagships have started to surface in a fresh leak that hints at one of the more vital of their specs. The new tip suggests that the Magic8 will charge slower via USB-C compared to its predecessor. It might be a trade-off worth making, though.

8Bitdo’s Jade Green Ultimate Xbox controller with tri-mode connectivity and Hall Effect joysticks and triggers is now 29% off on Amazon, reaching its all-time low price. The wireless controller features remappable buttons and motion control and offers up to 22 hours of playtime on a single charge.

A sharp-eyed Dungeons & Dragons game master realized during a session that a 12-year-old player had a rare disability. The story quickly gained traction on Reddit, praised as a touching example of empathy and awareness.

The Inzone H9 exudes PlayStation styling, but its overall sound quality falls short for some buyers. At a higher price, the Inzone H9 II features drivers from the WH-1000XM6 Sony headphones. Wired connectivity and Bluetooth LE support are other notable additions.