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Nintendo Switch 2 with Joy-Cons detached (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo of America YouTube with edits)

Leaked video of Nintendo Switch 2 possibly stolen from Chinese factory focuses on Joy-Cons

Some Switch 2 specs remain a mystery before its June 5th release date. A video of the handheld, possibly smuggled out of a Chinese factory, has appeared. The clip shows how the Switch 2 Joy-Cons function and includes a comment about build quality.

Adam Corsetti, 23 Apr 2025 17:03

Onimusha now has a hellishly hard mode (Image source: Capcom)

Onimusha Warlords gets new difficulty mode after 24 years

Capcom apparently hasn't just been working on new blockbuster games but also has been refining older titles. The Onimusha Warlords remaster has unexpectedly received a new, extremely hard mode – 24 years after the original’s release.

Marc Zander, 23 Apr 2025 16:59

The thermal gel used in a Gigabyte RTX 5080 GPU is leaking towards the PCB. (Image source: Quasar Zone)

Gigabyte RTX 5080 Master Ice’s server-grade thermal gel apparently leaking

Gigabyte’s server-grade thermal gel used in its RTX 5080 Master Ice GPU seems to be leaking out after a month of moderate use. The company has used this thermal solution in many of its RTX 50 series cards.

Vineet Washington, 23 Apr 2025 16:43

The Forerunner 970 would be Garmin's first Forerunner smartwatch release in over two years, Forerunner 965 pictured. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 970 tipped to launch before Forerunner 975 in new leak

The first evidence that Garmin is finally ready to replace the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 has emerged online. While past rumours suggested that the Forerunner 975 was next up, it looks like the Forerunner 970 could become official within the next weeks or so.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 16:35

The RedMagic 10 Air will not be available to purchase until May 6. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 10 Air: Launch discounts and global release plans confirmed for new high-end gaming smartphone

Nubia has revealed more details about its global release plans for the RedMagic 10 Air. Not only has the company revealed how much its latest gaming smartphone will cost outside China, but it has also outlined launch discounts and the timing of an exclusive 'early access period' for RedMagic fans.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 16:27

A promotional image with a white background showcasing a box for the Palit RTX 5080 OC Gaming Pro with card kept vertically next to it. (Image Source: Palit)

Igor's Lab finds hotspot issues on all RTX 50 cards

A new report from Igor's Lab says all RTX-50 series GPUs are prone to high-temperature hotspots in the power delivery system that can potentially damage the cards during extended use. These issues affect nearly every AIB partner card with reported temperatures as high as 107.3°C.

Rohith Bhaskar, 23 Apr 2025 16:08

The RX 9060 XT/RX 9070 GRE could only be available from AIBs like the Asus TUF RX 9070 pictured here. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Earlier-than-expected RX 9060 XT release date surfaces as AMD delays RX 9070 GRE

It appears AMD has shuffled the release dates of the upcoming RX 9060 XT and the RX 9070 GRE. The RX 9060 XT is now expected to be released earlier than previously anticipated. However, AMD has pushed the RX 9070 GRE launch back.

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Apr 2025 15:48

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was released as a shadow drop on April 22 and was ranked number 1 in the "Trending Games" and "Popular Releases" categories on SteamDB shortly after its release. (Image source: Steam)

Shadowdrop creates hype: Why over 180,000 players are diving into this new RPG remaster

After days of swirling leaks and growing speculation, Bethesda finally confirmed the rumors: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched as a Shadowdrop on April 22, right after the reveal stream. It quickly shot to the top of SteamDB, claiming the number one spot in both the "Trending Games" and "Popular Releases" charts.

Marius Müller, 23 Apr 2025 15:23

Aqara has listed the Smart Hub M100 at Amazon in various countries. (Image source: Aqara)

Aqara Smart Hub M100 new compact Matter controller launching globally

Aqara is about to launch the Smart Hub M100 in countries worldwide. The entry-level Matter controller has appeared in Amazon listings in North America and Europe following its recent launch in China. The device supports multiple protocols and is particularly compact, thanks in part to a pivoting design.

Polly Allcock, 23 Apr 2025 15:19

The DeskMini F1FGM features AMD's X870 chipset on a Micro-ATX motherboard. (Image source: via PC Watch)

Minisforum DeskMini F1FGM Micro-ATX motherboard previewed with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX overclocked to 160 W

Minisforumhas revealed its latest Mobile on Desktop (MoDT) motherboard. Arriving later this year as the DeskMini F1FGM, the motherboard will combine AMD's X870 chipset with a powerful Ryzen 9 9955HX processor that Minisforum claims it has overclocked from 55 W to a whopping 160 W.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 15:19

Until April 26, Dead Island 2 is available on Steam with a 60% discount for around $20. (Image source: Steam)

Best price ever: Popular AAA action RPG on Steam now only $20

Many gamers hold off on buying new releases until the first major discount – and that moment has come for Dead Island 2. The action RPG is now 60% off, marking its lowest price yet.

Marius Müller, 23 Apr 2025 15:05

Ghost of Yotei lands on PlayStation 5 in October (image source: PlayStation)

Sony officially reveals Ghost of Yotei launch date and pre-order bonuses

Ghost of Yotei launches on the PlayStation 5 this October. The base edition will cost $70 and pre-orders kick off on May 2.

Anil Ganti, 23 Apr 2025 14:46

The Galaxy Tab S series could be expanded by another three models this summer, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra pictured. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11: Return of compact tablet on the cards with Tab S10 Lite and Tab S11 Ultra also mooted

It looks like Samsung could be returning to a more compact flagship tablet option this year. Having jettisoned the 11-inch segment last year, early rumours suggest that the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra will be joined by the Galaxy Tab S11 packing a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, not the Galaxy Tab S11 Plus. The Galaxy S10 Lite is rumoured to be in the works, too.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 14:36

The Realme GT7 combines the Dimensity 9400+ with a 7,200 mAh battery. (Image source: Realme)

Realme GT7: Budget flagship debuts with 6,500 nit display and 7,200 mAh battery

The newly launched Realme GT7 is a performance flagship that aims to stand out by offering a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor and an impressive 7,200 mAh battery, all at a wallet-friendly price.

Hannes Brecher, 23 Apr 2025 14:21

The current-gen Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 GPUs are quite hard to find at MSRP. (Image source: Unsplash)

Good news for gamers: Leak claims Nvidia is massively boosting RTX 50 supply

Nvidia seems to have upped the supply of RTX 50 GPUs like the RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5060 Ti according to a new leak shared by Moore's Law Is Dead. If true, the RTX 50 stock situation might improve in the coming days.

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Apr 2025 14:19

Lenovo has shown off a bunch of new ThinkPad business laptops (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 unveiled with new AMD Ryzen Pro CPUs

The ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 and ThinkPad P14s are now official. Both come with AMD Ryzen AI Pro 300 series CPUs, support up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM and come with optional 5G connectivity.

Anil Ganti, 23 Apr 2025 14:00

Take-Two Interactive's upcoming earnings call, scheduled for May 15, could finally reveal new details about the second trailer and the game's release. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA 6: Here’s the next big date for trailer 2 and release news

Since the first GTA 6 trailer dropped in December 2023, Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games have remained tight-lipped. Now, anticipation is building for a day in May that might finally bring fresh details about the game's release and a long-awaited second trailer.

Marius Müller, 23 Apr 2025 13:12

Apple is developing a MacBook keyboard with mini-LEDs for dynamic customisable legends. (Image source: Irving Marca)

Patent hints at potential MacBook upgrade: Apple mini-LED keyboard may get dynamic legends

Future MacBook Air models may be able to change their keycap legends at the press of a button. In a patent, Apple describes a technology that replaces conventional keyboard markings with LEDs, allowing keycaps to display customised symbols.

Hannes Brecher, 23 Apr 2025 12:43

The Poco F7 looks set to be based on the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. Pictured - Redmi Turbo 4 Pro (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Poco F7: Launch info of upcoming fan favorite model outed in new leak

The Poco F7 is expected to launch soon, and a new leak has now provided some more information on when exactly the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4-powered smartphone can be expected to make its debut.

Ricci Rox, 23 Apr 2025 12:42

The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro in the flesh. (Image Source: Digital Chat Station)

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Hands-on Redmi Turbo 4 Pro benchmark tests confirm performance of new Qualcomm chipset

While the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is yet to debut officially, it has already been through a series of hands-on tests. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 powering it is a solid SoC, and while it doesn't outperform the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it keeps up just fine, both in synthetic benchmarks and real-world gaming.

Ricci Rox, 23 Apr 2025 12:24

Intel Nova Lake CPUs might use TSMC N2 node (image source: TSMC)

Intel Nova Lake CPU tile could be manufactured on TSMC's 2 nm node

A new report from a Taiwanese news outlet says Intel plans to use TSMC's N2 node for Nova Lake's CPU tile. This comes shortly after it used the current-gen N3B node for Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake.

Anil Ganti, 23 Apr 2025 11:11

A close-up of a smartphone screen that displays various social media apps in a folder. (Image Source: Bastian Riccardi on Pexels)

Pinterest tests new pop-ups to nudge kids off the app while at school

Pinterest is testing a new pop-up notification on the app that will encourage kids to log off the service during school hours. The pop-up will be shown to minors between the ages of 13 and 17 in the US and Canada.

Rohith Bhaskar, 23 Apr 2025 10:45

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available to buy now. (Image source: Bethesda Softworks)

Deal | Fanatical slashes 17% off The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available on multiple platforms, but you can save some money if you want to buy it from the Steam Store. Fanatical is offering a 17% discount on both the standard and deluxe editions of the game alongside an extra game as a free gift.

Habeeb Onawole, 23 Apr 2025 10:39

The Legion Tab Gen 4 will pack a 7,600 mAh battery. Pictured: Tab Gen 3. (Image source: Lenovo)

Legion Tab Gen 4: Lenovo reveals more specs of its new gaming tablet

The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 4 is set to launch in May 2025. To generate hype among gamers, the company has been slowly revealing the main highlights of the gaming tablet. The latest round of teasers has confirmed multiple core specs.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Apr 2025 09:28

More new free games have been spotted on Steam (Image source: Steam - edited)

Another round of free games drops on Steam

Each month, Steam gets waves of brand-new releases, and alongside the paid titles, the platform sees a bunch of new free games. So far, a good number of these $0 freebies have been spotted, but it seems they weren't the only ones.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Apr 2025 08:06

Casio has brought the wild-looking GA-V01 series watches to America. (Image source: Casio)

Casio launches wild GA-V01 G-Shock watches in US market

Casio has brought the GA-V01 series G-Shock watches to America. They feature a bold design that embodies the toughness the G-Shock brand is known for as reimagined by Tomohiro Hamaue.

David Chien, 23 Apr 2025 06:21

Avex Music starts crowdfunding for its Brtnap portable CD/DVD player on Green Funding. (Image source: Avex Music)

Avex Music launches crowdfunding campaign for Brtnap portable CD/DVD player with double-speed playback for faster enjoyment of content

Avex Music has started a Green Funding campaign for the Brtnap portable CD/DVD player. The player allows physical media owners to enjoy them anywhere with built-in stereo speakers and double-speed playback for faster viewing.

David Chien, 23 Apr 2025 04:02

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 artwork (Image source: Sandfall Interactive)

Positive Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review leaks as Game Pass RPG competes with Oblivion remaster

According to a leaked Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review, two stellar RPGs are debuting days apart. The turn-based Sandfall Interactive title hits Game Pass the same week as the Oblivion remaster. The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 release date is April 24th for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

Adam Corsetti, 23 Apr 2025 03:41

The Honor GT Pro should feature an ultra-bright and fast display. (Image source: Honor)

Honor GT Pro: Honor offers new details about high-end gaming smartphone before release

The Honor GT Pro is Honor's latest attempt at cracking the growing gaming smartphone market. While the Honor GT relied on last-generation hardware, the Honor GT Pro will combine the current Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite with a 7,200 mAh battery and a 144 Hz AMOLED display.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 00:25

Samsung has now brought its latest Odyssey gaming monitors to market across North America. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung releases new Odyssey gaming monitors including 4K and 240 Hz OLED option

Samsung has released three new Odyssey monitors in North America. Starting at $999.99 and rising to $1,999.99, the Odyssey G81SF, Odyssey 3D G90XF and Odyssey G91F all feature high-resolution and fast panels aimed squarely at gamers.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2025 00:18

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 (Image source: Besthesda Softworks, Nintendo of America with edits)

Leak suggests The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be a Nintendo Switch 2 game

A well-known leaker claims Bethesda is working on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Nintendo's upcoming handheld. The title would join an impressive list of third-party Switch 2 games. Nintendo Switch 2 specs and capabilities, including DLSS, could benefit the remaster.

Adam Corsetti, 23 Apr 2025 00:17

The Retro R8 N Edition (Image source: 8BitDo)

The 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse gets a NES-inspired edition

After launching the Retro R8 Mouse with an Xbox design, 8BitDo has announced a new variant with a NES design. The new 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition is now available to pre-order ahead of its release in late May.

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Apr 2025 23:47

The CoreBook X is a new Core i9-powered laptop (Image source: Chuwi)

New Chuwi CoreBook X laptop sports Intel Core i9 and 3:2 aspect ratio

Chuwi is launching a new laptop, which features a Core i9 processor, a high-res screen and a decent amount of memory. Its specs could make it suitable for more or less demanding use cases.

Silvio Werner, 22 Apr 2025 22:31

The U11Mini is a compact drone with a 4K camera (Image source: Ruko)

Ruko U11Mini: New 4K drone comes with smart features and 3 batteries

The Ruko U11Mini is a rather affordable drone that can take photos and videos at high resolutions. The drone is also pretty light and has a flight time of more than 30 minutes.

Silvio Werner, 22 Apr 2025 22:11

The BV4800 SE smartphone is now available for purchase (Image source: Blackview)

Blackview BV4800 SE: Cheap rugged smartphone with three card slots debuts

The BV4800 SE is a new rugged smartphone that doesn’t offer any unique or special features, which keeps it quite affordable. The handset is neither compact nor particularly bulky, at least compared to other rugged devices.

Silvio Werner, 22 Apr 2025 21:51

The 2026 Kia EV9 Nightfall Edition will go on sale in the US in the next few months. (Image source: Kia)

New Kia EV9 Nightfall Edition with Boost feature revealed

Kia has unveiled the 2026 EV9 Nightfall Edition at the New York International Auto Show. This package, available on one particular trim, offers several exterior and interior design changes, including an exclusive paint color. Plus, there is a performance-boosting feature and a change in charging technology.

Polly Allcock, 22 Apr 2025 21:38

The 2026 Kia EV4 sedan will launch in the US next year. (Image source: Kia)

Kia EV4 all-electric sedan on the way to the US as more affordable option

The Kia EV4 sedan for the US was recently on show at an event in New York. This is the first all-electric sedan for the global market and is expected to launch in other regions later this year. Customers will be able to choose between three trim levels, including a range-topping GT-Line version, and is expected to have a lower starting price than another EV from the brand.

Polly Allcock, 22 Apr 2025 21:35

The GS-SP1 Grand Speaker soundbar by Doshisha helps seniors hear TV shows better without turning the volume up. (Image source: Doshisha)

Doshisha unveils GS-SP1 Grand Speaker soundbar designed for hard-of-hearing seniors

Doshisha has announced the GS-SP1 Grand Speaker, a soundbar designed to help the hard-of-hearing hear dialogue and higher-frequencies better, without having to turn the volume up, through the use of dual horn speakers and audio equalization.

David Chien, 22 Apr 2025 21:34

The last-gen M3 powered 15-inch MacBook Air can be had for cheap (image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | 15-inch M3 MacBook Air with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage drops to attractively low price online

You can buy a last-gen 15-inch MacBook Air with an Apple M3, 16 GB RAM and 512 for storage for just $999 on B&H Photo and Video. It is valid for the Starlight and Silver colour variants.

Anil Ganti, 22 Apr 2025 21:18

The Oppo K12s is the Chinese variant of the Oppo K13 sold in India. (Image source: Oppo)

The Oppo K13 heads to China as the Oppo K12s with more RAM and storage

Just after announcing the Oppo K13, Oppo has announced the phone in its home country as the Oppo K12s. Available in more colors, and with more RAM and storage, the Oppo K12s is a budget smartphone with a massive 7,000mAh battery.

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Apr 2025 20:56

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door banner (Image source: Nintendo of America)

Nintendo lawsuit against streamer who promoted a Switch emulator and piracy enters new phase

After refusing to appear in court, Nintendo asked for a default judgment against streamer Jesse Keighin. Keighin leaked a series of unreleased Switch games using emulators. Nintendo lawsuits are often aggressive, but the company has lowered its requested damages.

Adam Corsetti, 22 Apr 2025 20:53

Fujifilm could launch a rather unusual half-frame camera soon (Image source: Fujifilm)

Cheaper X100 VI alternative: Fujifilm half-frame camera appears in teaser video

Fujifilm prepares to release a more compact and more affordable alternative to the X100 VI. An official teaser video is now offering a first look at the design of this half-frame camera, which apparently supports Fujifilm's coveted film simulations.

Hannes Brecher, 22 Apr 2025 20:45

Garmin is gradually building towards releasing a new stable update for its older smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update for older flagship smartwatches with fix for power down system crash bug

Garmin is gradually moving towards bringing a new stable update to its older flagships like the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro. In the meantime, it has flighted a new beta update that brings half a dozen changes to the table, including a fix for a pesky bug that could cause system crashes when powering down an affected smartwatch.

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2025 19:57

The Razr 60 will follow on from the Edge 60 Fusion by adopting unusual textured back panels. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Motorola Razr 60 shines before release in new leaked official images

According to recent reports, Motorola is mere days away from officially revealing a new generation of clamshell foldables. While the Razr 60 Ultra is likely to gain the most plaudits thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the Razr 60 should still pack a punch despite being on the more budget end of the scale.

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2025 19:44

Oblivion is back, made in Unreal Engine 5 from the ground up by Virtuos (Image Source: Bethesda and Virtuos)

Oblivion Remastered gets shadow-dropped

Bethesda shares an in-depth look at the new Oblivion Remastered, officially revealed (and shadow-dropped) the same day.

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 22 Apr 2025 19:40

Naxtra sodium-ion battery safety tests prove it superior to lithium cells. (Image source: CATL)

First mass-produced sodium-ion battery with 300 miles range offers record energy density and capacity retention

The world’s biggest EV battery maker has piloted the mass production of a long-range sodium-ion pack for passenger cars for the first time. CATL's Naxtra sodium-ion battery offers the highest energy density in the category, and retains even a low charge at freezing temperatures.

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Apr 2025 19:39

The R44 helicopter during the test (Image source: Robinson Helicopter Company)

Historic first hydrogen-powered helicopter flight: These are the details

In what is called ‘Project Proticity’, Unither Therapeutics and Robinson Helicopter Company have achieved what they claim is the first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight. Multiple challenges currently stand in the way of the technology gaining momentum and widespread use.

Daniela Morales Soler, 22 Apr 2025 19:34

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