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Evil returns to its roots. The Conjuring: Last Rites—the final chapter begins. A still from the TV show. (Image source: Official trailer)

The Conjuring hits new heights — and now gets a TV future

The Conjuring: Last Rites just delivered the biggest horror opening weekend of all time, leaving every other spooky franchise trembling in its wake. With box office numbers climbing higher than any jump scare, it’s a record-breaki...

Jonathan Bester, 17 Sep 2025 09:39

Xiaomi Pad 8 series is expected to launch alongside the Xiaomi 17 phone lineup. Pictured: the teaser photo of the tablets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi showcases Pad 8 series tablets ahead of imminent launch

The Xiaomi Pad 8 series is expected to debut alongside the Xiaomi 17 lineup. While the company hasn't revealed the specs of the upcoming tablets yet, it has showcased the pads through a new teaser photo.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Sep 2025 09:22

Developer Full Circle plans regular content updates throughout the Early Access period, with Season 1 arriving in October. Promo game poster - a person skateboarding. (Image Source: EA)

Skate 4 early access goes live worldwide after 15-year hiatus

EA's highly anticipated Skate 4 launched globally yesterday in Early Access after a 15-year hiatus. This marks the franchise's return with cross-platform multiplayer and progression across PC and consoles. The free-to-play title i...

Nitisha Upadhye, 17 Sep 2025 08:32

Xiaomi hasn't confirmed whether the Magic Back Screen can run apps. Pictured: a screenshot from the video. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

New Xiaomi 17 Pro series video teases customization features of 'Magic Back Screen'

The Xiaomi 17 Pro series is set to launch with a secondary display, which the company calls the "Magic Back Screen." With a new video, the company has now showcased the customization features that this rear display will offer.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Sep 2025 08:27

This marks the latest content reveal as the game prepares for its delayed Early Access launch in 2026. (Image Source: Unknown Worlds)

Subnautica 2: Leviathan Collector revealed in latest dev vlog

Unknown Worlds Entertainment released their third development vlog for Subnautica 2, which shows Collector Leviathan from initial concept art to final implementation. The video features insights from seven team members detailing t...

Nitisha Upadhye, 17 Sep 2025 08:10

Promotional artwork from Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC (Image source: Ubisoft)

Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC slammed with “Very Negative” Steam rating just one day after launch, here’s why

The Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC has been hit with a flood of criticism on Steam just one day after launch. The expansion has sparked widespread frustration, leading to a “Very Negative” rating and a surge of unhappy player review...

Anmol Dubey, 17 Sep 2025 07:44

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 has posted its best Geekbench score so far (image source: Qualcomm, edited)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 trades blows with Apple A19 Pro in new Geekbench listing

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 8 has once again shown up on Geekbench alongside a Xiaomi 17 series phone. It is far more impressive than its earlier showings, and it demonstrates what the chip can perform like at launch.

Anil Ganti, 17 Sep 2025 07:41

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag artwork featuring Edward Kenway with his crew of pirates on a ship (Image source: Ubisoft)

New Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Remake rumours suggest Ubisoft is adding RPG combat and a new storyline, targets 2026 release date

Jeux Vidéo Magazine reports, citing anonymised internal Ubisoft sources, that a remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is in development at Ubisoft. The project, led by Ubisoft Singapore, is said to feature RPG-style combat and...

Anmol Dubey, 17 Sep 2025 06:56

The iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Apple - edited)

iPhone 18 Pro leak suggests unchanged design language while standard iPhone 18 may be postponed

A new leak suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro models will largely retain the design language of their predecessors, including display sizes and camera layout. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18 may see a delayed launch, potentially ar...

Huzefa Baloch, 17 Sep 2025 05:37

Anime artists can draw on the Wacom One 14 pen display with any PC or Mac. (Image source: Wacom)

Wacom One 14: A 14-inch 1080p pen display for PCs and Macs

The Wacom One 14 offers artists using PCs, Macs, and ChromeOS systems a portable 14-inch 1080p pen display, powered via a single USB-C (DP Alt) or Thunderbolt 3+ port. Its battery-free EMR pen technology ensures uninterrupted draw...

David Chien, 17 Sep 2025 05:11

Three endgame gear gaming mice with ultra-lightweight 3D printed shells

3D printed mouse mod makes ultralight Endgame Gear OP1 8K 39% lighter than stock, and you can soon buy one

PMM has announced a new series of mouse mods that slashes nearly 20 g off the weight of the already lightweight Endgame Gear OP1 8K. The custom mouse shell comes in three different flavours, all printed in PA12 nylon, and they all...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Sep 2025 04:50

The Meizu 22's display. (Image source: Meizu)

Meizu 22 launches as compact phone with slim display bezels and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 for ~$420

The Meizu 22 has launched in China as a compact Android phone with a 6.3-inch display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and a triple 50MP rear camera setup. Prices start at CNY 2,999, approximately US$420.

Huzefa Baloch, 17 Sep 2025 01:55

You'll want to become familiar with the pre-installed LegionSpace software on your Legion 9 18 to get all your settings correct (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo Legion 9 18 performance drops by over 20 percent if set to Balanced mode

Be sure to set the system to Performance mode to get the most out of Lenovo's best and biggest gaming laptop yet.

Allen Ngo, 17 Sep 2025 01:47

The Moto G36 will have a much larger battery than the Moto G35 (pictured). (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The Moto G36 might be Motorola's next smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery

Specs of a Motorola smartphone believed to be the Moto G36 have surfaced. According to the spec sheet, the phone will launch with a 7,000mAh battery capacity like the Moto G06 Power.

Habeeb Onawole, 17 Sep 2025 01:14

Campfire Audio is launching a new version of the Andromeda IEMs (Image source: Campfire Audio)

Headphones with 10 drivers for the 10th anniversary: Campfire Audio presents the Andromeda 10 SE

The HiFi specialist Campfire Audio is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new edition of the Andromeda headphones, which receive an upgrade to ten drivers to appropriately celebrate this milestone. The manufacturer is also off...

Hannes Brecher, 17 Sep 2025 00:59

Borderlands 4 banner with vault hunter Zane (Image source: screenshot, Borderlands YouTube with edits)

Borderlands 4 sells 2 million copies with high Steam player count even with performance issues

Alinea Analytics estimates that Borderlands 4 has already sold two million units. Valve’s marketplace is responsible for much of those sales, where it enjoys impressive Steam player counts. Even so, lackluster Borderlands 4 perfor...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Sep 2025 00:55

An electric car plugged in at a charging station (Image source: Eren Goldman via Unsplash)

Up to 99.9999% Coulombic efficiency: New Li-metal battery tech could boost EVs, smartphones, and more

A team of researchers primarily from Shandong University has developed a new nanoengineered electrode that addresses the destructive expansion-contraction problem that plagues lithium-metal batteries. This breakthrough could lead ...

Chibuike Okpara, 17 Sep 2025 00:26

The Tesla Cybertruck IIHS crash test (Image source: IIHS)

2025 Tesla Cybertruck crash test results: NHTSA ratings more positive than IIHS

The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck has been tested for safety by two major organizations, with mixed results. The U.S. government’s NHTSA gave it five-star ratings, while the nonprofit IIHS flagged several concerns.

David Odejide, 16 Sep 2025 23:49

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F have been officially unveiled (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F Zen 5 CPUs now official

AMD has shown off two new CPUs on its website: Ryzen 5 9500F and Ryzen 7 9700F. Both CPUs come with an iGPU and lower clocks than their X-branded counterparts.

Anil Ganti, 16 Sep 2025 23:37

The next DJI Mini drone will jump to a 1-inch CMOS camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 24 mm equivalent focal length. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Mini 5 Pro: New 1-inch camera drone unlikely to join DJI Osmo Nano in US release

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is set to be released globally. While the 249 g drone should be available in North America, its launch is unlikely to extend to the US. By contrast, the DJI Osmo Nano should be available in the US before the end...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 23:34

The Aoostar Maco combines a Zen 4 APU with OCuLink eGPU expansion. (Image source: Aoostar - edited)

Aoostar Maco: Compact mini-PC primed for global release with OCuLink expansion

The Aoostar Maco is a compact mini-PC with a silver aluminium housing, just like the Apple Mac mini. Equipped with USB4 and OCuLink ports, the Aoostar Maco is set for a global release after landing in China last month.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 23:24

The OneXGPU Lite connected to a OneXPlayer G1. (Image source: One-Netbook)

OneXPlayer releases OneXGPU Lite globally with 80 Gbps USB-C and OCuLink ports

The OneXPlayer OneXGPU Lite is now available to order globally as a new compact eGPU solution. Equipped with 80 Gbps USB-C and OCuLink ports, the OneXGPU Lite is much smaller than recent OneXPlayer eGPUs too.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 23:11

The RedMagic 10S Pro, pictured, only launched this spring. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 11 Pro rumoured to surpass RedMagic 10S Pro with major upgrade

According to an early report, RedMagic is developing a new device with innovative battery technology. Potentially the RedMagic 11 Pro based on recent leaks, the device in question would easily surpass the current RedMagic 10S Pro.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 22:57

Banner for Nintendo Direct and Apple Event (Image source: Nintendo of America, Apple with edits)

Nintendo Direct Switch 2 game showcase earns higher viewership than Apple iPhone 17 reveal

The healthy gaming and smartphone industries are led by powerhouses like Nintendo and Apple. However, the recent jam-packed Nintendo Direct saw higher live viewership than the iPhone 17 event. Ending weeks of speculation, the Japa...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Sep 2025 22:19

Will MediaTek mass-produce a 2-nanometer processor before Samsung? (Image source: MediaTek)

MediaTek unveils 2nm chip with TSMC technology

According to a South Korean media report, Samsung is already producing the 2nm chipset for the Galaxy S26 series. MediaTek's official response followed shortly thereafter.

Matthias Zellmer, 16 Sep 2025 21:33

Sharge packs a small dock and a fan into a mobile SSD. (Image source: Sharge)

Sharge Disk Pro adds fans, ports and up to 4 TB of storage to gaming handhelds and smartphones

Sharge Disk Pro combines a magnetic SSD that can be attached to the back of smartphones, gaming handhelds or laptops with an integrated fan and a docking station. The latter has a total of five ports, including HDMI 2.1.

Hannes Brecher, 16 Sep 2025 21:32

Xiaomi 17 Pro tipped to be ~45% cheaper than iPhone 17 Pro of the same storage

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is projected to be the biggest challenger to its iPhone 17 Pro namesake to launch in September 2025 in terms of design, performance and general flagship smartphone quality. Despite that, the former is also believ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2025 21:28

TCL has introduced the X11L series (Image source: TCL)

TCL X11L: New mini-LED TVs offer up to 10,000 nits and thousands of dimming zones

TCL is launching new and extremely bright televisions. These are probably suitable for gaming, and HDR movies should benefit from the particularly high peak brightness. However, these new sets are not based on OLED panels.

Silvio Werner, 16 Sep 2025 21:15

The GameSir G7 Pro Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition supports one-press wake-up with compatible Xbox consoles. (Image source: GameSir)

GameSir G7 Pro: GameSir releases new wireless controller to celebrate triple-A game with full Microsoft Xbox support

GameSir has refreshed the G7 Pro with a new special edition model, just like 8BitDo and the Ultimate 2 before it. However, the GameSir G7 Pro Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition adds full wireless connectivity support for Microsoft X...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 20:59

Philips’ Hue Bridge Pro (pictured) is back in stock in the US. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Hue Bridge now back in stock in the US

The recently released Philips Hue Bridge Pro is back in stock in the US. This upgraded model sold out in this market shortly after its launch. Features of the new smart light hub include support for over 150 smart lights, MotionAw...

Polly Allcock, 16 Sep 2025 20:55

Razer is launching two new versions of its pupular kitty headset (Image source: Razer)

Headphones with cat ears, titanium drivers and RGB lighting: Razer introduces Kraken Kitty V3 Pro

Razer has unveiled two new variations of the Kraken Kitty. The headphones with cat ears are available either as the relatively affordable Kraken Kitty V3 X or as the higher-quality Kraken Kitty V3 Pro with RGB lighting and titaniu...

Hannes Brecher, 16 Sep 2025 20:32

A Vivo smartphone controls a car. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 series to gain advanced CarPlay-like features on launch (sort of)

Vivo's software already supports the ability to sync its smartphones' screens with those of cars. Now, the latest upgrade to this OriginOS skin for Android is backed to allow the user to start a connected vehicle with their voice,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2025 20:32

The Xiaomi 17 Pro will feature a rear display. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 17 Pro lands on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB of RAM, and worse scores than the Dimensity 9500

Xiaomi will present the Xiaomi 17 series this month as the first devices to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Ahead of that, one of the devices in the lineup has now been spotted on Geekbench, delivering some less-than-...

Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2025 20:23

Roborock teases new robot vacuum with roller mop

The Roborock P20 Live Water Edition robot vacuum and mop has been announced in China. This will be the brand’s first model to feature a roller mop rather than vibrating or rotating mop pads. While the rest of its specifications ha...

Polly Allcock, 16 Sep 2025 20:20

Normal Fishing is being published by Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld. (Image source: Steam)

Normal Fishing: New game from the Palworld devs doesn’t live up to its name – Demo now playable

The title Normal Fishing may suggest a laid-back fishing sim, but in reality it hides a psychological horror experience wrapped in retro pixel art. The game is being published by Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld.

Marius Müller, 16 Sep 2025 20:19

Tyranny is available on Steam at 75% off until September 22. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Back at lowest price on Steam: “RPG masterpiece” told from the villains’ perspective offers more choice than The Witcher 3 – now just $7.50

Tyranny is a role-playing game praised for its high level of player choice. It has earned strong reviews from both critics and players and is currently available on Steam at a 75% discount, bringing the price down to just $7.50.

Marius Müller, 16 Sep 2025 20:16

Borderlands 4 running on a monitor connected to a Minisforum MSA2 mini PC paired with an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT in an Oculink eGPU dock, alongside an Asus ROG Ally X handheld (Image source: ETA Prime via YouTube)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT tested as Oculink eGPU with Minisforum Mini PC and ROG Ally X

A YouTuber has tested AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT as an external GPU connected over Oculink. The card was paired with a Minisforum Ryzen 9 9955HX mini PC and the Asus ROG Ally X, showing near-desktop performance on the former but more...

Anmol Dubey, 16 Sep 2025 20:07

The HoverAIR Aqua. (Image source: HoverAIR)

HoverAIR Aqua crowdfunding event reaches ~$1.6 million mark with four days to go

HoverAIR asserts that its inaugural drone can take off and land on water thanks to its "100% waterproof" build. The flying 4K camera is also rated to fly at over 30 miles per hour (mph) in various shooting modes. It has attracted ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2025 19:50

The Sony PS5 gets a new power-saving mode via software update (Image source: Sony, edited)

Sony PS5 gets big update with power-saving mode and DualSense multi-device support

The latest firmware update for the Sony PlayStation 5 introduces a power-saving mode, which might be intended to prepare games for Sony’s next-gen gaming handheld. Upon launch, this mode will be supported by at least three games....

Hannes Brecher, 16 Sep 2025 19:48

GameSir's latest telescopic controller can now wake-up the Nintendo Switch 2. (Image source: GameSir)

Here's how to set up the Gamesir X5s to wake-up the Nintendo Switch 2

The GameSir X5s is now capable of waking up the Nintendo Switch 2. While it requires a software update, setting it up is quite straightforward.

Habeeb Onawole, 16 Sep 2025 19:46

A screengrab from Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (image source: SteamDB)

Mario Kart World draws scorn from an unexpected corner as Sega markets Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sega has engaged in what many would feel is reminiscent of its jabs in the 90s by singling out Mario Kart World as part of its marketing campaign for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Sep 2025 19:37

Casio’s G-Shock GBM2100A-2B (pictured) is one of three new G-Steel watches now available in the US. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio G-Shock metal bezel hybrid watches now available in US

The Casio G-Shock G-Steel GBM2100A-2B, GBM2100A-4B, and GBM2100A-8B watches have been released in the US. Already available in Europe, this hybrid model features Bluetooth connectivity and support for world time. Each version has ...

Polly Allcock, 16 Sep 2025 19:37

A screengrab from the Resident Evil Requiem trailer showcasing Wrenwood Hotel (image source: Resident Evil YT)

Developers claim Resident Evil Requiem will be an emotion-heavy 'roller coaster ride' that draws on previous iterations

The upcoming Resident Evil title might just be an emotional roller coaster as per its developers who provided insights about the storyline and development process during at interview at the Future Game Show.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Sep 2025 19:29

Artistic render of Tensor G5 SoC powering the Pixel 10 series. (Image source: Google)

Good news for Pixel 10 owners, GPU performance issues could be fixed by simple driver update

Pixel 10 users have noticed major performance issues related to the underwhelming GPU output. Depending on how quickly Google acts on it, it seems like the issues can be fixed with a GPU driver update.

Vineet Washington, 16 Sep 2025 19:04

Image of the game Arena Breakout: Infinite on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

This new tactical FPS is free to play on Steam and the Epic Games Store

This new tactical FPS can be played for free on Steam, and already has many positive reviews. But beware, as there are several shortcomings to consider.

Alexis Stegmann, 16 Sep 2025 18:46

A Tesla Model Y showing the door handles (Image source: Tesla)

NHTSA probing 174,000 Tesla Model Ys over door handle malfunction

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into a potential door handle malfunction affecting approximately 174,000 Tesla Model Y vehicles. The door lock could become inoperative...

David Odejide, 16 Sep 2025 18:36

The Aoostar EG01 will be a particularly versatile eGPU dock. (Image source: Aoostar - edited)

Aoostar EG01: Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink eGPU dock revealed globally with mini-PC mount

Aoostar has confirmed that it has a new eGPU dock in the works with a global launch in mind. Sporting Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink connectivity, the Aoostar EG01 also integrates an unusual mini-PC mount to distinguish it from alterna...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 18:27

Sony Xperia 1 VII owners can now install the Android 16 update (Image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 1 VII gets huge Android 16 software update

Sony has released its first major Android update for the Xperia 1 VII, shortly after the flagship with a continuous zoom camera went back on sale. The update includes several design changes and new features, but Sony is holding ba...

Hannes Brecher, 16 Sep 2025 18:25

The Chinese version of the LOQ Tower 26ADR10 gaming desktop (pictured) gets a better overall CPU. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion Blade 7000P debuts as rebranded LOQ Tower 26ADR10 but with better CPU

The LOQ Tower 26ADR10 launched at IFA 2025 with up to Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti and Ryzen 7 8745HX. Lenovo has now rebranded the gaming desktop as the Legion Blade 7000P in China, but it has a better CPU than the global variant.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Sep 2025 18:24

Vivo has only shown a silhouette of the Vivo X300 so far. (Image source: Vivo - edited)

Vivo X300 outperforms Vivo X200 Ultra in early benchmark with global model spotted

The global version of the Vivo X300 has now surfaced online in an early benchmark. Not only that, but the Vivo X300 outperforms Vivo's own Vivo X200 Ultra even at this early stage thanks to its new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 18:17

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