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Loop Hero is available until September 26 with an 80% discount for around $3. (Image source: Four Quarters via X)

Deal | Innovative genre mix with addictive gameplay "rightfully" conquered Steam – now just around $3, cheaper than ever

Roguelike, base building, deck building and autobattler – four genres combined in one game. Loop Hero shows just how well that mix can work. The game has earned glowing reviews and is now available on Steam at its lowest price yet...

Marius Müller, 19 Sep 2025 17:32

6 phones will receive the stable update in China by October 15, 2025. Pictured: the file sharing feature of HyperOS 3. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi confirms stable HyperOS 3 update rollout in October 2025 for over 20 devices

Xiaomi is currently testing HyperOS 3 beta on many of its products, and the company has just announced the imminent rollout of the stable update. To be specific, six phones are set to get the non-beta version by October 15, 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Sep 2025 16:35

A screengrab from Hollow Knight Silksong (image source: SteamDB)

Hollow Knight: Silksong devs address the game's "steep difficulty" as an important part of the game

The somewhat punishing difficulty of Hollow Knight: Silksong, which has some players criticizing it, is intended as part of the experience to encourage players to seek alternative ways to achieve the same goal.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Sep 2025 16:35

Ubuntu 25.10 beta comes with the Linux 6.17 kernel and more

Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" is one step closer to the masses thanks to a new beta release. Targeting multiple platforms and available in quite a few versions, as usual, this release includes the 6.17 Linux kernel and most featu...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2025 16:20

Razer Blade 14 is now priced much more competitively against its closest rival the Asus Zephyrus G14 (Image source: Razer)

Deal | Razer Blade 14 is now cheaper than the Asus Zephyrus G14 in latest sale

Starting today, the new prices represent a sizable 25 percent off the original launch prices of all three Blade 14 configurations.

Allen Ngo, 19 Sep 2025 16:00

The Watch GT 6 series starts at €249. Pictured: a promo picture of the Pro smartwatch. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei launches Watch GT 6 series smartwatches with improved battery and GPS

The Huawei Watch GT 6 series is now official, and the new smartwatches come with improved battery and GPS performance over their predecessors. Among the two, the non-Pro model starts at €249, while the Pro model starts at €379 in ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Sep 2025 15:00

Available in pink, white, and black, the FreeBuds 7i deliver up to 35 hours of music playback. (Image Source: Huawei)

Huawei FreeBuds 7i look to set new ANC standard with 3D audio

Huawei has unveiled the FreeBuds 7i, next-generation true wireless earbuds featuring advanced active noise cancellation (ANC 4.0), immersive 3D spatial audio, and a host of smart calling features.

Nitisha Upadhye, 19 Sep 2025 15:00

Microsoft is adding four new titles to Xbox Game Pass in the week of September 22 to 28. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Xbox Game Pass: Four new games – including a day one release

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to a strategy game, a roguelike, an action RPG and a family-friendly adventure arriving next week – with one of them launching directly into Microsoft’s service as a Day One release.

Marius Müller, 19 Sep 2025 14:55

The NucBox M5 Ultra starts at $249.99. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: GMK)

GMKtec intros affordable NucBox M5 Ultra mini PC with launch discounts

The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra is now available in the global market. This new affordable mini PC comes with the Ryzen 7 7730U, which can be paired with up to 64 GB of RAM and 8 TB of storage.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Sep 2025 14:30

An Image of the Plato (Image source: ESTEC; cropped)

ESA’s Plato to observe 200,000 stars with 26 ultra-sensitive cameras

Not one. Not two. But 26 ultra-sensitive cameras. ESA’s Plato is equipped with 26 ultra-sensitive cameras to carry out a search for other habitable worlds like Earth.

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Sep 2025 14:24

One of the year’s biggest blockbusters, Tron: Ares, returns on October 10, 2025 (Image source: YouTube trailer)

Must-watch upcoming movies in 2025

Must-watch upcoming movies in 2025: From Tron: Ares to Bollywood blockbusters, explore the year’s top releases in sci-fi, action, fantasy, and horror.

Darryl Linington, 19 Sep 2025 14:18

Intel launched the first Battlemage desktop card, the Arc B580, back in December 2024. (Image source: Sebastian Bade for Notebookcheck, Moore's Law Is Dead on YouTube, edited)

Intel Arc Celestial dGPU seems to be first casualty of Nvidia partnership while Intel Arc B770 is allegedly still alive

Moore's Law Is Dead has provided an update regarding the specs and release date of the Intel Arc B770, an upcoming high-end Battlemage GPU. In the aftermath of Intel's partnership with Nvidia, the leaker also claims that the next-...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Sep 2025 14:14

Amazfit’s T-Rex 3 Pro smartwatch (pictured) is receiving an update. (Image source: Amazfit)

New Amazfit smartwatch gets route planning improvement in update

Amazfit’s latest smartwatch is receiving its first update. Reported on social media, software version 2.2.3.3 is said to improve the on-watch route planning feature. Also listed in the change log are other enhancements and a bug f...

Polly Allcock, 19 Sep 2025 14:06

Pictured: Huawei's Atlas 900 AI cluster (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Atlas 950 SuperCluster unveiled with 524 ExaFLOPS AI performance

At Huawei Connect 2025, the company introduced the Atlas 950 SuperCluster, delivering 524 FP8 ExaFLOPS for AI training and 1 FP4 ZettaFLOPS for inference. Built with over 500,000 Ascend 950DT NPUs, the system outpaces Oracle’s and...

Nathan Ali, 19 Sep 2025 14:02

An image of RoboFalcon2.0 (Image source: researchers; edited)

Engineers build first robotic bird to take off like a real bird with FSF motion

Chinese researchers have developed a new robot named RoboFalcon2.0, an iteration of an earlier design. It is the first of its kind to achieve self-powered takeoff by precisely mimicking the complex “flap-sweep-fold” (FSF) wing mot...

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Sep 2025 13:54

The Xiaomi 15T series as teased offciially. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Pad 2 Pro, Xiaomi 15T series, Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm global pricing outed ahead of September 24 event

A new leak has now revealed pricing details for a slew of Xiaomi devices scheduled to launch globally on September 24. The Redmi Pad 2 Pro, Xiaomi 15T duo, Watch S4 41mm, and a handful of other smart devices will be unveiled on t...

Ricci Rox, 19 Sep 2025 13:45

Vivaldi 7.6 brings an editable tab bar and more to desktop users

In its quest for delivering the ultimate customization capabilities, Vivaldi 7.6 for desktop arrives with a fully customizable tab bar alongside the Tab Button. Additionally, this update sports cleaner context menus, address field...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2025 13:42

Govee's Outdoor Projector Light (pictured) is now available in the US. (Image source: Govee)

New Govee Outdoor Projector Light with dual light source now available

Govee has released the Outdoor Projector Light in the US, and it is also coming soon to Europe. This new version of the smart light has dual light sources to throw laser light patterns and aurora lighting effects over a large area...

Polly Allcock, 19 Sep 2025 13:40

Future Intel desktop and mobile processors could completely cut out Arc iGPUs in favor of Nvidia solutions. (Image source: Intel, Nvidia, Unsplash, Pixabay)

Intel x Nvidia: Hammer Lake leaks with "large and powerful" iGPU as Intel shifts Titan Lake to mobile-only

Intel is reportedly complementing its Arc Graphics solutions for mobile APUs with Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics. According to the latest leak by Moore's Law Is Dead, this partnership is set to materialize in the coming years with th...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Sep 2025 13:17

MoaanFly: New e-reader with Android, stylus and battery cover (Image source: Moaan)

MoaanFly colour e-reader features extra battery in cover, pressure-sensitive stylus support and Android

The MoaanFly is a new e-reader that features a pressure-sensitive stylus and a magnetic charging cover with a built-in battery. It runs on an open operating system, allowing users to install additional apps.

Silvio Werner, 19 Sep 2025 12:02

The Anbernic RG476H runs Android 13 out of the box. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG476H: New pocket-sized retro gaming handheld launches with Nintendo Gamecube, PlayStation 2 and Sega Dreamcast emulation chops

The Anbernic RG476H is a new pocketable retro gaming handheld with a 120 Hz display and enough power to emulate PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Gamecube games. Weighing in at less than 300 g, the Anbernic RG476H also features Hall effe...

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2025 12:00

Image of the God of War game on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

New leaks about the next God of War suggest that Kratos will face the Egyptian gods

Leaks suggest that the next God of War game will immerse players in Egyptian mythology. However, PlayStation and Santa Monica have not commented on the matter, and it's best to remain cautious.

Alexis Stegmann, 19 Sep 2025 11:04

Anker has issued a fresh recall of power banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, and A1689 after new fire hazard reports. (Image source: Anker)

Nearly half a million Anker power banks recalled over fire and burn hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall notice for over 481,000 Anker power banks after 33 reports of overheating, fire, and explosion incidents. Anker had voluntarily recalled the same models earlier in Ju...

Elvis Shida, 19 Sep 2025 10:52

The iQOO 15 is expected to debut next month. (Image Source: iQOO)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 blows past the 12K multi-core mark on Geekbench aboard the iQOO 15

A new Geekbench listing has now revealed the highest scores yet from a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 device. The device in question appears to be the upcoming iQOO 15, and its test results blow Apple's new iPhone 17 Pro Max out of the ...

Ricci Rox, 19 Sep 2025 10:40

The Poco F7 Pro. (Image Source: Ice Universe)

More Poco F8 series details revealed in new Redmi K90 leaks

New leaks have now revealed key details of Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi K90 series. These phones are expected to launch in late October or early November in China, and will then be rebadged as the Poco F8 globally next year.

Ricci Rox, 19 Sep 2025 10:27

The new bands for the Fitbit Ace LTE unlock new features for the watch. (Image source: Google)

Fitbit Ace LTE gets four new bands including a Minecraft edition

Parents and kids now have four new bands to choose from for the Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch. The new active and comfort bands also unlock new gear and features on the watch.

Habeeb Onawole, 19 Sep 2025 09:35

A collection of electric Xiaomi SU7 sedans (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi recalls 117,000 SU7 electric sedans for smart driving safety risk

Xiaomi has issued a recall of one-third of all the electric SU7s it has ever made. The problem lies with the driver assistance software, which can fail in certain driving scenarios.

David Odejide, 19 Sep 2025 09:05

The average worker in India needs 160 days of labour to afford an Apple iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Igor Omilaev)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro costs 3 to 160 workdays: iPhone Affordability Index reveals global divide

In the US and much of Europe, the average worker only needs a few days of work to afford an iPhone 17 Pro, whilst Apple’s latest flagship can cost several months of salary in other regions – a global divide highlighted by the iPho...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Sep 2025 08:28

Xiaomi has shown off multiple practical features of the 17 Pro series Magic Back Screen. Pictured: the rear camera selfie feature. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

New Xiaomi 17 Pro series 'Magic Back Screen' demo reveals more secondary display features

The Xiaomi 17 series is set to launch in China later in September 2025, and so far, the company has already showcased the "Magic Back Screen" of the Pro phones. Now, a new official has showcased more functionalities of the seconda...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Sep 2025 08:23

Fall 2025 TV returns and delays revealed (Image source: Disney/Anne Marie Fox, Lindsay Siu/NBC, ABC/Promotional still - edited)

Fall TV premiere dates 2025: What’s coming, what’s waiting, and what’s missing

Fall TV is back, with NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, and the CW locking in their primetime schedules. Long-running franchises like Law & Order and NCIS return to steady the ship, while a handful of new dramas and comedies try their luck. The...

Jonathan Bester, 19 Sep 2025 05:59

Teaser of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. (Image source: Qualcomm)

OnePlus 15 shows notable performance gains over OnePlus 13 on Geekbench

The OnePlus 15 is expected to be the next-gen flagship phone from OnePlus. The device has now surfaced on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and 16GB of RAM, delivering around 25% higher scores than the OnePlus 13...

Huzefa Baloch, 19 Sep 2025 04:09

The new UNAS 2 from Ubiquiti (Image source: Ubiquiti Networks)

Ubiquiti introduces UNAS 2, UNAS 4 and new Pro series

Ubiquiti Networks has updated its lineup storage systems. In addition to the desktop devices UNAS 2 and UNAS 4, there are the new rackmount NAS models called the UNAS Pro, UNAS Pro 4 and UNAS Pro 8.

Andreas Sebayang, 19 Sep 2025 01:13

LG 39GX90SA 39-inch curved OLED gaming monitor front view (Image source: LG)

Deal | The 39-inch LG UltraGear 240Hz curved OLED monitor with smart TV functions enjoys a $700 discount

The curved LG monitor on sale at Amazon doesn’t force compromises when used as a smart TV. Buyers will also appreciate the 39-inch OLED gaming monitor for its low latency at high refresh rates. This WQHD widescreen display is now ...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Sep 2025 00:54

Decorative image. A smartphone plugged in (Image source: AI-generated image)

Future electronics may take seconds to charge, thanks to supercapacitor breakthrough

A Monash University research team has developed a new, carbon-based material that enables supercapacitors to store as much energy as lead-acid batteries, while delivering power more quickly. The breakthrough is now being commercia...

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Sep 2025 00:28

A Tesla door handle assembly. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla mulls nixing hidden door handles and emergency levers

The new vehicle design regulations by Beijing are putting both electric and ICE car makers in a bind. So much so that Tesla plans new door handles and emergency levers.

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Sep 2025 23:56

The AyaNeo Pocket S Mini (pictured) comes in two colorways - black and white. (Image source: Retro Handhelds Discord)

AyaNeo Pocket S Mini revealed as new compact handheld with 4:3 display and Snapdragon G3x Gen 2

AyaNeo's new handheld, Pocket S Mini, launches in March 2026. It has a compact 4:3 display and Snapdragon's G3x Gen 2 chipset. It will be available in two color options: black and white.

Anubhav Sharma, 18 Sep 2025 22:25

Potential Resident Evil Requiem character Leon is shown (Image source: Capcom with edits)

Capcom may reveal major Resident Evil Requiem character at State of Play or Tokyo Game Show

Survival horror fans may soon find out what part Leon will play in Resident Evil Requiem. A leaker believes that the former cop-turned-government agent will emerge at an upcoming showcase. The ninth mainline Resident Evil game wil...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Sep 2025 21:56

Isonzo is available on Steam with an 80% discount until September 29. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | "Battlefield 1 without all the cringe": first-person shooter for less than $6 on Steam – cheaper than ever before

If you enjoy challenging, historically authentic shooters without all the over-the-top action, Isonzo might be just what you're looking for. The first-person shooter is currently available on Steam with an 80% discount, bringing t...

Marius Müller, 18 Sep 2025 21:54

Promotional artwork for Fortnite's Ballistic v37.10 update that went live in August 2025. (Image Source: Epic Games)

Epic takes on Roblox: Fortnite creators will soon be able to sell in-game items

Epic Games has announced a new programme that will allow Fortnite creators to sell in-game items from their islands. The company will take 50% of the V-bucks value from sales, and it will determine the amount in US dollars based o...

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Sep 2025 21:37

Promotional image of the new Logitech G505 Rapid TKL in black. (Image source: Logitech)

Logitech's G515 low-profile TKL gaming keyboard gets a magnetic analogue switch upgrade

Logitech adds another magnetic analogue switch gaming keyboard to its portfolio, this time in a low-profile form factor. The G515 Rapid TKL comes with custom actuation Rapid Trigger, SOCD, and multipoint actuation.

Vineet Washington, 18 Sep 2025 21:05

This outdoor watch has a built-in altimeter, barometer, thermometer, and digital compass. Pictured: Pro Trek PRG340-1) (Image source: Casio US)

Deal | Casio's solar-powered Pro Trek outdoor watch with altimeter, barometer and compass is 40% off right now

Casio’s Pro Trek PRG340 is seeing a rare 40% discount, making this fantastic outdoor-focused watch a lot more tempting. It’s solar-powered, lightweight, and comes with Casio’s Triple Sensor tech for tracking direction, altitude, p...

Kristen Spradlin, 18 Sep 2025 21:05

Artistic representation of a supernova. (Image source: CharlVera - Pixabay)

A supernova may soon be visible in the sky

The space is full of mysteries, and many discoveries are made every year, much to the delight of enthusiasts. And soon, according to scientists, a supernova could be visible in the sky.

Alexis Stegmann, 18 Sep 2025 20:41

Two Casio Edifice EFR539D watches (EFR539D-1A2V pictured) have been released in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Casio Edifice watches with three-dimensional bezel now available in the US

Casio has added two Edifice EFR53D watches to its online store in the US. The black and blue EFR539D-1A2V and the blue EFR539DE-2AV have already been released in other regions. Features of these triple dial watches include a 1/10t...

Polly Allcock, 18 Sep 2025 20:29

TerraMaster touts new F4-425 as ideal home NAS for high-capacity 4K streaming

TerraMaster touts the F4-425 as ideal for those who want a practically plug-and-play new NAS with Intel x86 architecture. It is rated to support up to 36% more storage than its immediate predecessor, and features a custom TRAID ar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2025 20:26

EcoFlow’s Trail power stations (pictured) are launching in Europe soon. (Image source: EcoFlow)

EcoFlow Trail ultra-compact portable power stations launching soon in more countries

EcoFlow is about to launch its new Trail portable power stations in Europe. The Trail 200 DC and Trail 300 DC are already available in the US, where the former is described as an ultra-compact model. They will be joined by the Tra...

Polly Allcock, 18 Sep 2025 20:21

Logitech G RS50 system with the RS50 wheelbase, RS wheel hub, rim, and desk clamp. (Image source: Logitech)

Logitech G RS50 wheelbase, RS Pedals launched with 8 nm torque and load cell brake

Sim racing enthusiasts now have another Trueforce direct drive option that comes with significantly improved performance over the Logitech G923 setup. The Logitech G RS50 wheelbase and RS pedals are compatible with Xbox, PS, and P...

Vineet Washington, 18 Sep 2025 20:17

The ExpertCenter PB64 is a new mini PC with USB PD (Image source: Asus)

Asus ExpertCenter PB64: New mini PC comes with Core Ultra 7 and up to 64GB RAM

Asus is offering a new mini PC in various configurations. The computer should be able to handle the usual everyday tasks and is powered by Intel processors put a Core Ultra 7. The ExpertCenter also supports a total of three storag...

Silvio Werner, 18 Sep 2025 19:48

Promotional Art for Nintendo Classics Gameboy Advance (image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack gets bolstered by Namco's GBA titles Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams

Nintendo continues to bolster its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service by adding new classic titles to its library, including 2 recent Bandai Namco offerings that will be available starting 25th September.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Sep 2025 19:48

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