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A Japanese survey may predict a troubling future for Square Enix and its Final Fantasy games

A Japanese company conducting market research polled 180,000 gamers in the country. The results show which titles younger buyers are flocking to. Several Square Enix games, including Final Fantasy releases, are struggling to find ...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Jul 2025 05:19

Lenovo has another deal for the ThinkPad P14s OLED in store (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | This AMD-powered Lenovo ThinkPad with 64GB RAM and 120Hz OLED is now cheaper than ever

Lenovo has discounted the ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 350 and 2.8K OLED screen by well over 30 percent, which results in a noteworthy deal for laptop buyers who are in the market for a 14-inch machine with lots...

Enrico Frahn, 20 Jul 2025 04:05

Garmin's recent teaser image, pictured, is expected to relate to a new Forerunner model rather than the Venu 4. (Image source: Garmin - edited)

Early Garmin Venu 4 details surface amid new Forerunner smartwatch release rumours

Garmin has just started teasing what is expected to be its next Forerunner smartwatch release. Now though, the company has been spotted making references to the Venu 4 following the recent launch of the Venu X1 as a successor to t...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2025 01:49

The OneXSugar Sugar 1 is a collaborative venture between One-Netbook and Sugar Cubes. (Image source: One-Netbook)

OneXSugar Sugar 1: Pricing and full specs confirmed for new Nintendo DS-capable gaming handheld

One-Netbook has finally confirmed full specifications and launch pricing for its innovative hybrid gaming handheld. Launching early next week as one of the first options powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, the OneXSugar S...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2025 00:26

Nintendo of America offices in Redmond, Washington pictured (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo touts high employee retention rate after loss of Microsoft jobs rocks Xbox Game Studios

Workers should feel more secure in their Nintendo jobs than with positions at Xbox Game Studios. Statistics confirm that Nintendo's employee turnover rate is well below industry averages. Analysts believe that the company's rigid ...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Jul 2025 22:26

New Casio x Hidden NY G-Shock collab watch now officially available to buy in the US

The new Casio G-Shock x Hidden NY DW5600HDN257 watch is now available in the US, sporting a transparent white design, green accents, and streetwear branding, with limited quantities anticipated.

Anubhav Sharma, 19 Jul 2025 20:34

Inner display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z TriFold: One UI 8 hints at chipset powering Samsung’s upcoming foldable phone

Samsung is expected to release its first tri-fold smartphone later this year, reportedly called the Galaxy Z TriFold. A new report reveals details about its processor.

Huzefa Baloch, 19 Jul 2025 20:19

A person playing Cyberpunk 2077 on a MacBook using a DualSense controller, showcasing native gaming performance on macOS. (Image source: Andrew Tsai / YouTube)

Cyberpunk 2077 tested on M1 Air, M1 Max, M3 Max, and M4 MacBook Pro: Here’s how well it runs on each

Cyberpunk 2077 has made its way to macOS. To see how well it actually runs, YouTuber Andrew Tsai put four different Macs to the test, from the fanless M1 Air to the GPU-heavy M3 Max. The results range from surprisingly smooth to b...

Anmol Dubey, 19 Jul 2025 19:49

Mainstream smartphone battery sizes to hit 10,000mAh by 2026

Smartphone OEMs have been smashing battery capacity records throughout 2025, most recently culminating in the 8,300mAh Honor X70. Even that "18-hour screen-on time" device might be overshadowed by its first five-figure successor s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2025 19:47

A lucky few Starlink users are getting 20% off their monthly bill for six months. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink is offering a surprise 20% discount on monthly bills to select Residential users

The offer appears limited to Residential and Residential Lite users, with reports coming in from the US, Australia, and Indonesia. Meanwhile, new customers in high-demand areas are still being asked to pay a hefty $1,000 surcharge...

Kristen Spradlin, 19 Jul 2025 19:38

The "S200 Max". (Image source: GSMArena)

Doogee S200 Max leaks with supposed next-gen Android flagship design

Doogee's next rugged Android smartphone has a design element also thought to feature in a prominent rival to Apple's next-gen iPhones. It is reportedly found alongside a 120Hz display, a night vision rear camera and an extra-large...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2025 19:12

The K13 Turbo Pro hands-on. (Image source: Fixed Focus Digital via Weibo)

Oppo K13 Turbo Pro tipped to be world's thinnest active cooling smartphone on launch

The K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro are slated to launch as the world's first Oppo smartphones with an active fan. The latter is now said to have a feature not often seen in handsets with its type of active cooling technology. It might al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2025 18:31

The Core 5 210H is almost a year newer than the Core 5 120U, but the performance differences are very minor and sometimes even slower (Image source: Intel)

Core 5 210H offers very little over the Core 5 120U despite it being an H-series processor

The Raptor Lake-H processor just barely outperforms the older Raptor Lake-U option and it even comes in slower in regard to integrated graphics performance.

Allen Ngo, 19 Jul 2025 18:22

Maix4-HAT: Expansion board can be used with or without Raspberry Pi. (Image source: Sipeed)

Maix4 doubles as Raspberry Pi 5 expansion module and stand-alone development board

A new developer board aims to impress with its high AI performance and versatility both as an independent development board and as an expansion board for the Raspberry Pi. The local acceleration of AI models can reduce dependence ...

Silvio Werner, 19 Jul 2025 17:33

A generic humanoid robot and a question sign. (Image source: Valeria Nikitina - Unsplash)

From data to delusion: How AI hallucinations actually happen

AI hallucinations happen when chatbots make stuff up... confidently. Learn why it happens, how it’s being fixed, and how it can impact you.

Darryl Linington, 19 Jul 2025 17:18

Iron Neo: New smartwatch with rotating crown. (Image source: Haylou)

Iron Neo: New, waterproof multisport smartwatch now available for $50

The Iron Neo is a new and affordable smartwatch that is said to be waterproof and capable of not only tracking sports activities, but also everyday activity and various health metrics.

Silvio Werner, 19 Jul 2025 17:15

Is this the EliteBook X G1i 14 or EliteBook Ultra G1i 14? (Image source: HP)

EliteBook X G1i 14 or EliteBook Ultra G1i 14? HP laptop names are getting a little confusing

Some models are becoming increasingly difficult to visually tell apart even for us testers. To laymen, the names "EliteBook X", "EliteBook Ultra", "Envy x360", or "OmniBook x360" may be more confusing than helpful when distinguish...

Allen Ngo, 19 Jul 2025 17:10

A new AMD Strix Halo laptop has been spotted online (image source: Sixunited)

Sixunited shows off XN77-160M-CS laptop with AMD Strix Halo chips and OLED panel

A new AMD Strix Halo-powered laptop has shown up online. It comes from Sixunited, a Chinese company that supplies devices to other OEMs.

Anil Ganti, 19 Jul 2025 16:58

The Muse Pi Pro comes with a RISC-V processor. (Image source: Muse Pi)

felix86: New emulator that can run Steam and AAA titles on RISC-V processors

An emulator allows you to play video games even on systems with a rather unusual processor architecture, namely RISC-V. It's even possible to use Steam, which at least potentially provides access to numerous games.

Silvio Werner, 19 Jul 2025 16:52

The Xiaomi YU7 Max SUV range test. (Image source: Sohu)

Independent Xiaomi YU7 testing explains outrageous EV range claims coming out of China

Xiaomi is claiming 466 miles of official range specs for its Model Y competitor, and the YU7 Max SUV has been subjected to an independent range test. The Chinese CLTC standard, however, is way more generous than the EPA estimate i...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Jul 2025 16:51

Linux reaches 5% desktop OS market share indicating rising adoption among consumers and gamers. (Image generated via ChatGPT)

2025 could finally be the year of the Linux desktop as the OS attains 5% US desktop market share for the first time

The latest StatCounter numbers show Linux gaining 5.03% of the US desktop OS market share. This continues the trend of Linux gaining traction among desktop users and gamers, a likely side effect of cessation of Windows 10 support ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2025 16:46

FTL: Faster Than Light is available on Steam with a 70% discount until July 28. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Great for quick sessions: Roguelike with high replay value and 95% positive reviews now just $3 on Steam

If you’re looking for a fun game to dive into now and then, FTL: Faster Than Light might be worth checking out. This sci-fi roguelite is highly rated and currently available on Steam for just $3 thanks to a 70% discount.

Marius Müller, 19 Jul 2025 16:32

New drone with 4K resolution is now available for direct import. (Image source: Hubsan)

Hubsan unveils new drone with 10-mile range and 4K camera

The Hubsan Mini is a drone capable of taking high-resolution images and videos, featuring a GNSS module and obstacle detection. It also boasts a long range of 16 kilometers, at least for the remote control.

Silvio Werner, 19 Jul 2025 16:27

Three games will leave the Xbox Game pass on July 31. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Xbox Game Pass: Last chance to play these three games

While new games are added every week, three titles will be removed from Xbox Game Pass at the end of July. If you haven’t tried them yet, there is still time to jump in – and you might even benefit from Microsoft’s member discount...

Marius Müller, 19 Jul 2025 16:13

FCC moves to tighten security around US‑bound submarine cables. Pictured: A fiber optic cable (Image source: Denny Muller, Unsplash)

FCC to bar Chinese telecom equipment in submarine cables

The FCC will vote on new rules to protect undersea cables from foreign interference, speeding repairs and AI‑driven upgrades. Trusted suppliers get fast‑track licenses, while gear from firms like Huawei and ZTE faces denials and e...

Nathan Ali, 19 Jul 2025 16:06

The Pixel Watch 4 will offer new SOS features as well as new functions for fitness enthusiasts, according to a leak. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Google Pixel Watch 4: Numerous new fitness features on board

Sometimes the devil is in the details. After the design and spec leaks for the Pixel Watch 4 disappointed many, exciting new features and functions of the new Google wearable are now gradually being revealed, including new SOS fea...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Jul 2025 16:04

Pictured - Unofficial artwork for Battlefield 6. (Image source: Instant Gaming)

Battlefield 6: Major reveal teased for late July as promo packages reportedly sent to creators ahead of event

EA will reportedly reveal Battlefield 6 in late July with a multi-day event, as hinted by a content creators' now-deleted tweet regarding a promotional package with the game branding.

Anubhav Sharma, 19 Jul 2025 15:53

The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G comes in coral red, luxe violet, and onyx black faux leather textures (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy F36 5G debuts with leather pattern design, longer updates, and AI camera features

Samsung has revealed yet another new budget-range smartphone, the Galaxy F36 5G, in the Indian market. Samsung’s new affordable smartphone comes with an AMOLED display, a 50 MP OIS-enabled primary camera, an Exynos 1380 chipset, I...

Abhinav Fating, 19 Jul 2025 15:18

The alleged longer Tesla Model Y in testing. (Image source: Veo/X)

Larger Model Y L filmed with test mule camo over the chubby rear and covered C-pillar

The first larger 3-row variant of Tesla's popular Model Y SUV has been caught on public roads with test mule camouflage. The Model Y L is expected to sport a roomier six-seat interior, and longer wheelbase.

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Jul 2025 14:33

The Eternaut Cast (Image Source: Netflix)

Netflix quietly uses generative AI in sci-fi series The Eternaut

Netflix has used generative AI for the first time in one of its original shows, The Eternaut, to create a complex building-collapse scene at a fraction of the usual cost and time.

Antony Muchiri, 19 Jul 2025 14:16

Fast card reader now crowdfunding. (Image source: MagicLink)

MagicLink: Purportedly the fastest multi-card reader at up to 2,790 MB/s

The MagicLink 4-in-1 is, according to the manufacturer, the fastest multi-card reader available. The system can handle a wide variety of memory cards and comes in an aluminum housing.

Silvio Werner, 19 Jul 2025 13:39

X5 Evo: New, wireless earbuds. (Image source: Edifier)

X5 Evo: Affordable wireless earbuds come with real-time AI-powered translation support for 21 languages

Edifier has launched new and completely wireless headphones, which are said to have powerful ANC and multiple microphones. According to the manufacturer, the headphones can also be used for simultaneous interpretation between lang...

Silvio Werner, 19 Jul 2025 13:10

Lies of P follows the story of Pinocchio in a dark action RPG set in the city of Krat. Pictured - a cinematic screenshot from the game. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam deal: Award-nominated, critically acclaimed action RPG now available at lowest price ever with 50% discount

A dark Pinocchio-inspired action RPG, Lies of P, hits its lowest price at 50% off on Steam through July 25. The soulslike title has sold 3+ million copies and earned a lot acclaim for its gameplay style.

Anubhav Sharma, 19 Jul 2025 12:43

The Indie Roulette bundle will expire on August 2, 2025. Pictured: Steam Deck running The Hong Kong Massacre. (Image source: Steam and Humble Bundle - edited)

Deal | Humble Bundle: $166 worth of indie games playable on Steam Deck drop to $12

The game collection page on Humble Bundle has been refreshed, and with this update, the storefront has added a new games bundle. Called Indie Roulette, it has 10 titles that are worth $166 and are playable on the Steam Deck. They ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Jul 2025 12:24

The successor to the Galaxy Z Fold7 (pictured here) is expected to offer a completely crease-free display, similar to Apple's first iPhone Fold. (Image source: Techdroider)

Galaxy Z Fold8 with a crease-free display: Samsung appears well prepared for Apple's iPhone Fold launch

A well-known Apple analyst has provided the first concrete clue about the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold7, which will face direct competition for the first time in 2026 from a new and presumably very powerful opponent: Apple and i...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Jul 2025 11:22

The Lyra Pi is a new single-board computer. (Image source: Luckfox)

Lyra Pi: New micro development board with LTE modem is cheaper than the Raspberry Pi

The Luckfox Lyra Pi is a new micro-board computer that comes with cellular connectivity, making it suitable for projects far from a Wi-Fi network. As usual, a wide variety of sensors and actuators can be connected.

Silvio Werner, 19 Jul 2025 10:41

The Bo The Turbo features a 24,000 W dual motor and offers a top speed of 100 mph (160 kph) (Image source: Bo)

The Turbo: Bo introduces world’s fastest e-scooter with 100 mph top speed and 150 miles of range

Bo has developed the world’s fastest electric scooter under “The Turbo” codename. The e-scooter is equipped with a 24,000 W dual motor propulsion system and a massive 1,800 Wh battery, which is said to offer a top speed of 100 mph...

Abhinav Fating, 19 Jul 2025 10:22

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025). (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2: Much cheaper than the iPad Air but not necessarily better

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 is not exactly cheap, but it is still cheaper than tablets from Apple and technically even better in some respects. This includes the high-quality keyboard and trackpad.

Daniel Schmidt, 19 Jul 2025 10:13

The Poco X7 Pro features a Dimensity 8400. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro chipset revealed amidst claims of "big shift" away from Snapdragon SoCs

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Redmi Turbo 5 in China and then rebadge it as the Poco X8 Pro for the global market shortly after. A new leak has now revealed what chipset will power both devices, well ahead of their debuts.

Ricci Rox, 19 Jul 2025 10:11

NASA releases stunning 'space photo' of Aurora Australis, the lesser-known sister of Aurora Borealis

NASA has released an image of the lesser-known Southern Lights — Aurora Australis. The image was taken right from the space station, offering an amazing unobstructed view of this phenomenon.

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jul 2025 09:51

The electric 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 compact SUV (Image source: Marc Urbano/Car and Driver)

Deal | 0% APR for 72 months or $5,000 Customer Bonus on the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen is offering either 0% APR for 72 months or $5,000 Customer Bonus on the 2025 ID.4 electric compact SUV. The promo runs till the end of July in the US.

David Odejide, 19 Jul 2025 09:40

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 (Image Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 screen repairs are absurdly expensive

The Galaxy Z Fold7’s inner folding screen costs €761 (about $890), while its outer cover screen is priced at €525 (around $611). For the Galaxy Z Flip7, the inner screen costs €342 ($400) and the cover screen is €207 ($240). These...

Antony Muchiri, 19 Jul 2025 09:09

A conceptual rendering of Starlab commercial space station (Image source: Starlab; cropped)

NASA touts key progress on Starlab space station, a successor to the ISS

As the International Space Station nears retirement, NASA has reported major progress on the Starlab commercial space station, a key project in the plan to ensure a continuous human presence in low Earth orbit.

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jul 2025 05:19

Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop seen on desktop (Image source: Allen Ngo)

Deal | The slim Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 GPU is at its lowest sale price yet

With gaming laptops, performance sometimes comes at the expense of portability. The slender Intel Core Ultra 9-powered Alienware x16 R2 breaks that mold with stable, high-refresh rate gaming. At a $1,800 sale price, the 16-inch Al...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Jul 2025 02:51

Garmin's latest beta update brings 16 changes to the Tactix 8 and other high-end smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major new update to flagship smartwatches with over a dozen improvements

Garmin has offered up another new v17.xx update on its Beta Program. The fifth so far, Beta Version 17.17 introduces more than a dozen new features, bug fixes and improvements to the Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8, Tactix 8 before an ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jul 2025 02:29

President Trump signs the GENIUS Act into law, enabling added controls over stablecoins and issuers. (Image source: White House)

GENIUS Act signed into law: Americans can soon store their wealth in riskier stablecoins

President Trump has signed the GENIUS Act into law, enabling broader issuance and use of asset-backed stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. While potentially enabling faster, lower-cost electronic payments versus card payments, sta...

David Chien, 19 Jul 2025 02:05

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