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Amazon Web Services outage broke smart beds and much more: here is how it happened and what it reveals about our fragile cloud ecosystem

An AWS outage left smart homes and even smart beds offline, showing just how dependent everyday devices have become on remote servers. With Amazon confirming the root cause in its US-East-1 region, engineers are calling for smarte...

David Odejide, 28 Oct 2025 14:55

With this pixel density, a 2K screen would measure only 1 x 1 mm. (Image Source: Wikimedia)

Nanoscale OLEDs: scientists reduce the size of OLED pixels to just 300 nm

With the advent of nanoscale OLEDs, VR headsets, AR glasses, projectors and wearables could soon integrate screens with billions of pixels, bringing lifelike visual accuracy and increased power efficiency.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Oct 2025 14:53

The OneXFly Apex will receive its first release in China next month. (Image source: One-Netbook)

OneXFly Apex gaming handheld launches to rival GPD Win 5 with global release detailed

The OneXFly Apex is a new 8-inch gaming handheld powered by AMD's powerful Strix Halo platform. To be offered with an optional liquid cooling solution and up to 128 GB of RAM, the OneXFly Apex is also set for a global release soon...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2025 14:48

The EDC17 offers three sources of light. (Image source: Nitecore)

EDC17: Nitecore unveils flashlight with laser, UV and regular light

Flashlights with additional UV light and a laser are currently trending. Nitecore is now also jumping on the bandwagon with its EDC17 model. Its design is based on the EDC2x series, but it uses a new slide switch and is IPX7-rated...

Andreas Sebayang, 28 Oct 2025 14:44

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W adopts a semi-translucent design, unlike many equivalent monitors. (Image source: Asus)

720 Hz OLED gaming: Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W receives first release with global launch on the way

Asus has finally revealed ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W launch pricing. Only available in China for now, the company has also confirmed complete hardware specifications before an impending global release.

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2025 14:35

The One Flip 50 is MagicX's attempt at producing a clamshell gaming handheld. (Image source: MagicX - edited)

One Flip 50: MagicX announces first clamshell gaming handheld as new Retroid Pocket Flip 2 rival for under $100

MagicX has presented its first clamshell gaming handheld. Launching for less than $100, the MagicX One Flip 50 will compete with the existing Retroid Pocket Flip 2 but at a much lower price point.

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2025 14:24

8 GB VRAM: still fine today, or already outdated? A look at the Legion Pro 5 16

Unlike the Ti version with 12 GB, Nvidia’s RTX 5070 (non-Ti) only comes with 8 GB of VRAM — a spec that’s sparked plenty of online debate about its future-proofing, and understandably, some concern. Our test unit, the Lenovo Legio...

Christian Hintze, 28 Oct 2025 14:18

The Insta360 X4 Air is compatible with most X5 accessories (Image source: Insta360)

New Insta360 X4 Air 8K action camera launches with sleek design and 100 minutes of runtime

The Insta360 X4 Air is the company’s latest 8K 360° action camera that comes with a compact and lightweight form factor. Advertised as the brand’s lightest-ever action camera, the Insta360 X4 Air features dual 1/1.8-inch CMOS sens...

Abhinav Fating, 28 Oct 2025 14:00

CS3250: New and extremely fast SSD. (Image source: PNY)

PNY CS3250: Fast PCIe 5.0 SSD launches in two model variants

PNY has a new, exceptionally fast SSD on offer that won't break the bank. It promises data transfer rates of up to 14,900 MB/s and utilizes 3D flash storage.

Silvio Werner, 28 Oct 2025 12:16

The DJI Neo 2 is expected to weigh 135 g like its predecessor. (Image source: via Igor Bogdanov)

DJI Neo 2 global launch date revealed as new pricing information for more markets also leaks

New details about the DJI Neo 2 have emerged online shortly before the compact drone's official release. Not only has a reliable source shared updated pricing information for three key markets, but it has also shared a global laun...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2025 12:03

Samsung released the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in July. (Image source: Samsung, Unsplash, edited)

Galaxy Z Fold 8 to resolve one key foldable issue while packing big battery

Samsung is expected to follow up the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in 2026. According to the latest rumors, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable is said to bring a whole host of improvements, including a bigger ba...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Oct 2025 11:50

The Sidephone SP-01 (pictured) with the Sundial keypad and the silicone case. (Image source: u/gosidephone via r/sidephone)

New iPod-like "Sundial" swappable keypad revealed for upcoming premium modular dumb phone

Sidephone has just unveiled its new Sundial Keypad for the SP-01 - a modular music controller with nine reprogrammable buttons and support for custom silicone cases. Priced at $29, it'll ship with first devices in January 2026.

Anubhav Sharma, 28 Oct 2025 11:48

Image from the game Choo-Choo Charles. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | "Amazing game" — Highly rated by gamers, this horror game is 85% off on Steam

If you're looking for an indie horror game for Halloween, this highly rated title on Steam from Two Star Games is currently 85% off. But be warned, because this offer ends in a few days.

Alexis Stegmann, 28 Oct 2025 11:42

The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard Mecha Break edition comes with dual Super Buttons and 21 extra keycaps. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Deal | 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard - Mecha Break edition slashed to $69.59 (42% off); its lowest price ever

The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard Mecha Break edition can now be purchased for almost 50% off its launch price. The three-month-old mechanical keyboard has an 87-key layout, up to 300 hours of battery life, and comes with 21...

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Oct 2025 10:19

The Qwertykeys QK65 MK3 features a retro-style design and a built-in display that supports mini games. (Image source: Qwertykeys)

Qwertykeys shows off new retro-style mechanical keyboard with built-in mini games

Qwertykeys has started teasing its upcoming mechanical keyboard with a built-in display, the QK65 MK3. Unlike most recent models that show only system info, this retro-style keyboard lets users play mini games directly on the scre...

Elvis Shida, 28 Oct 2025 09:47

The 8BitDo Retro 68 Keyboard - NES 40th Limited Edition is an all-metal keyboard with a 68-key layout. (Image source: 8BitDo)

8BitDo includes a $50 gift when you buy its first 68-key keyboard

8BitDo has begun accepting pre-orders for the 8BitDo Retro 68 Keyboard - NES 40th Limited Edition, its first keyboard with a 68-key layout. While it won't ship until January 2026, those who pre-order it will get a NES-inspired com...

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Oct 2025 08:51

A soldier standing with a weapon in Helldivers 2. (Image Source: Arrowhead)

Arrowhead CEO says Helldivers 2's performance will take “many more months” of work to see meaningful improvement

Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani says more patches will be released to improve Helldivers 2’s stability, but it will take some time before players see major performance improvements.

Abdul Haddi, 28 Oct 2025 07:00

The Galaxy Z TriFold has been put on display for the first time (Image source: Park Ji-min, Chosun.com)

Official: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold debuts ahead of launch later this year

Samsung has officially shown the Galaxy Z TriFold for the very first time. It’s a foldable smartphone with essentially three displays, which means users can basically turn the smartphone into a tablet with a large screen. The Sout...

Silvio Werner, 28 Oct 2025 06:58

The cat in Stray. (Image source: BlueTwelve Studio)

PS Plus November 2025 free game leaked

Every month, PlayStation Plus members look forward to a new lineup of free games, and November 2025’s selection might have just leaked ahead of schedule.

Abdul Haddi, 28 Oct 2025 06:13

The EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus dual-driver wireless earbuds come with 6-mic AI noise reduction, Hi-Res Audio, and 36-hour runtimes. (Image source: EarFun)

EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus earbuds for Hi-Res Audio enthusiasts arrive with balanced armature and dynamic drivers

EarFun's Air Pro 4+ earbuds combine dynamic and balanced armature drivers to deliver high-resolution audio with adaptive AI noise cancellation using six microphones. Powered by Qualcomm's QCC3091 SoC, they support the aptX Lossles...

David Chien, 28 Oct 2025 06:09

A screengrab of Wreckreation running on PC (image source: SteamDB)

Wreckreation's gameplay leak reveals 40 minutes of Burnout-inspired racing on PS5 ahead of launch

A 40-minute unfiltered PS5 build of Wreckreation leaked a day before release, showcasing Burnout‑inspired high‑speed arcade racing with loops, big jumps, track‑building, and destructible elements, even as viewers pointed out incon...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Oct 2025 06:09

A screengrab of the campaign being run by Warner Brothers for A Minecraft Movie (image source: Warner Bros.)

Warner Bros' A Minecraft Movie targets Best Picture, Director and Actor after impressive $957M box office haul

Warner Bros. has launched a "For Your Consideration" awards campaign for A Minecraft Movie after its mammoth $957 million global box-office haul, targeting major categories including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Oct 2025 05:52

The X6b Plus is a new entry-level smartphone (Image source: Honor)

Honor X6b Plus: New smartphone offers 50MP camera and SGS-certified drop protection

The Honor X6b Plus is a new smartphone that’s clearly not a high-end device, but it does come with a 90Hz display. The Chinese company also advertises that the display is readable in direct sunlight, although that's more of a mark...

Silvio Werner, 28 Oct 2025 05:35

Cover art for Half Life: Opposing Force (image source: Steam)

Randy Pitchford says Valve's Gabe Newell called him directly to pitch Half‑Life: Opposing Force

In the Shacknews documentary 24 ’Til Launch: The Making of Borderlands 4, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford recounts how EA’s cancellation of his Rebel Boat Rocker project Prax War and the subsequent founding of Gearbox led to an unexpe...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Oct 2025 05:20

A screengrab from Halo: Campaign Evolved's The Silent Cartographer demo (image source: Halo YT)

Former Halo CE dev talks Halo Campaign Evolved: "There's plenty of ways to improve Halo 1 without breaking it"

After Halo: Campaign Evolved’s 13‑minute Silent Cartographer demo at the Halo World Championship 2025, former Combat Evolved designer Jaime Griesemer took to X to criticize changes. He focused most of his ire on the ability to ste...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Oct 2025 05:01

The CrowPanel Advance is a smart display for ambitious users or tinkerers (Image source: Elecrow)

Elecrow CrowPanel Advance: 7-inch smart display with ESP32-P4 and broad IoT support launches

The CrowPanel Advance is a new display with many features and wireless network connectivity. This gadget could allow users to quickly create their own smart display, and tinkerers should be able to benefit from a simple or at leas...

Silvio Werner, 28 Oct 2025 03:49

The Retroid Pocket 6 in one of its six launch colours. (Image source: Retroid)

Updated | Retroid Pocket 6 released to redefine Android gaming handheld scene with 120 Hz AMOLED and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for just over $200

Updated: Retroid has pulled Pocket 6 pre-orders pending a device redesign. The Retroid Pocket 6 is now available to pre-order worldwide with hardware to rival recent popular Android gaming handhelds like the Ayn Odin 2. While the ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2025 02:00

Retroid offers the Pocket G2 in a choice of five colours but only a single memory option. (Image source: Retroid)

Pre-orders now open: Retroid releases Pocket G2 gaming handheld globally in five colours with new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

The Retroid Pocket G2 is a new horizontal gaming handheld packing a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. Available to order now in a choice of five colour options, the Pocket G2 also features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display and 8 GB of LPDD...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2025 02:00

The Adata SR800 is a 5,000 mAh wireless power bank with an SSD attached. (Image source: Adata)

Adata SR800: Wireless power bank doubles as an SSD with 2,000 MB/s transfer speeds

Adata has announced the SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD. The accessory attaches to MagSafe or Qi2.2-compatible smartphones and combines a 5,000 mAh power bank with up to 2 TB of SSD storage. It supports 15 W wireless charging and up...

Elvis Shida, 28 Oct 2025 01:21

The Fitbit Versa 4 is now over three yers old. (Image source: Fitbit)

Google confirms new Fitbit hardware release plans alongside Fitbit Coach launch

Apparently, Fitbit is not done with hardware releases just yet. Rather than becoming completely subordinate to Google, Fitbit has now outlined release plans for the first new hardware since 2023.

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2025 00:16

The latest M5-powered Apple iPad Pro is $49 off on Amazon for a limited time. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Brand-new 13-inch M5 iPad Pro with 256 GB storage gets first-ever discount on Amazon

The M5 SoC is an absolute screamer of a chip, especially when it comes to GPU and AI workloads. The new Apple iPad Pro, armed with iPadOS 26, is all set to take advantage of the latest silicon, and is thankfully already witnessing...

Sambit Saha, 28 Oct 2025 00:11

A Tesla Model Y (Image source: Michal Lauko via Unsplash; cropped)

Tesla recalls 13,000 Model 3 and Y units over risk of sudden loss in drive power

Tesla has issued a recall of 12,963 vehicles across its Model 3 and Model Y lines due to a defect that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power. The recall is officially filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrat...

Chibuike Okpara, 28 Oct 2025 00:04

ARMSX2 version 1.0 released, promises improved PS2 emulation on ARM, Android devices

Version 1.0 of ARMSX2, an ARM-focused branch of the popular PCSX2 emulator, has landed on Android. The new version of the PlayStation 2 emulator uses a translation layer to run code from PCSX2 (with some additions) on ARM devices,...

Sam Medley, 27 Oct 2025 22:50

Apple's M5 is faster, but results in shorter battery runtimes in daily situations

Apple's new M5 processor is much faster and also more efficient than its predecessor in many scenarios. However, the increased power consumption does result in slightly shorter battery runtimes in our Wi-Fi test, both for the MacB...

Andreas Osthoff, 27 Oct 2025 22:47

The compact MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Inspire ITX features an elegant gold design (Image source: MSI)

MSI debuts two ultra-compact RTX 5050 GPUs for SFF PCs

MSI has expanded its graphics card lineup with the GeForce RTX 5050 Inspire ITX series, featuring single-fan cooling and a compact, dual-slot design. Built for small form factor PCs, both models offer efficient power usage, provid...

Andrew Sozinov, 27 Oct 2025 22:13

The PS5 with a 24-month PS Plus Premium bundle is usually $749.99, but it can be had for $579.99 at GameStop. (Image source: GameStop, edited)

Deal | PS5 disc edition with 24 months of PS Plus Premium bundle slashed to $579.99 (23% off)

GameStop is currently offering a PS5 with a disc drive and 2 years of PS Plus Premium for $170 off. While this bundle includes the original "thick" PS5, buyers get access to hundreds of current-gen and classic PlayStation titles.

Elvis Shida, 27 Oct 2025 21:58

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 M5 only makes sense in the base configuration

Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 with the M5 processor is a very good multimedia notebook, but in terms of pricing, it only really makes sense when you stick to the base spec. As soon as you start adding upgrades, the MacBook Pro with t...

Andreas Osthoff, 27 Oct 2025 21:42

The Pocket 6 is the more powerful of Retroid's latest gaming handhelds. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid details imminent Pocket 6 and Pocket G2 gaming handheld release plans

Retroid has now confirmed the release dates of both the Pocket 6 and Pocket G2. Arriving sooner than expected, the new Android gaming handhelds will ship at completely different times from each other.

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2025 20:55

Image from the game Red Dead Redemption 2. (Image source: PlayStation Store)

This forgotten feature is now present in Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 is still a beloved game, seven years after its release. But if you're looking for more action at night, you can check out this mod that brings back a feature from Red Dead Redemption.

Alexis Stegmann, 27 Oct 2025 20:40

The next Xbox is said to be more like a PC than Microsoft's earlier consoles. (Image source: Kamil Switalski & Unsplash)

Microsoft Xbox 'Magnus' launching with free online multiplayer plus Epic Games Store and Steam games support

A new report has shared more details about Microsoft's next Xbox 'Magnus' console. Not only is Microsoft now rumoured to be switching to free console multiplayer, but the move to running future Xbox consoles with a modified versio...

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2025 20:27

This rumored compact tablet could launch in early 2026. Pictured: the Pad 3 Pro. (Image source: Oppo)

Compact Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 tablet from Oppo reportedly in the works with OLED screen

Oppo is reportedly working on a compact flagship tablet that will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Per Digital Chat Station, a reliable tipster, the pad will sport an 8.8-inch OLED display, and it could be rebranded as ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Oct 2025 20:11

Sharp’s A series projectors (XP-A175U pictured) are now available. (Image source: Sharp)

Sharp releases new laser projectors with up to 17,000 lumens brightness

Four new Sharp A series projectors for commercial use have been revealed in the US. The XP-A824U, the XP-A104U, the XP-A155U and the XP-A175U each have a laser light source, with the range-topping model offering up to 17,000 ISO l...

Polly Allcock, 27 Oct 2025 19:56

Oppo will not be selling the Find X9 or Find X9 Pro globally in the red colourway it offers for both models in China. (Image source: Oppo - edited)

Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro global models star in last-minute leaks before international debut

A last-minute leak has detailed the global versions of Oppo's new flagships before their releases. Equipped with massive batteries, the Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro will be the first devices to ship outside China with MediaTek's D...

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2025 19:55

A Qualcomm AI rack (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm takes the AI fight to Nvidia with new AI200 and AI250 chips built from smartphone tech

Qualcomm is expanding beyond smartphones with two new AI data center chips, the AI200 and AI250, built on its mobile neural processing tech. Promising significant efficiency gains and 768 GB memory support, these chips aim to chal...

David Odejide, 27 Oct 2025 19:50

Dreamegg’s Sunrise 1+ alarm clock (pictured) has various upgrades over the original. (Image source: Dreamegg)

Dreamegg announces new upgraded sunrise alarm clock with app

The Dreamegg Sunrise 1+ alarm clock and sound machine is now available in the US and the UK. This is an upgraded version of the original Sunrise 1, with improvements including more light modes and relaxing sound effects. Plus, the...

Polly Allcock, 27 Oct 2025 19:43

Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3 (model 15Q8X10) is available in the Luna Grey colorway (Image source: Benjamin Herzig / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 with Snapdragon X chipset and touchscreen drops below $450

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 might be a great choice for people looking for a budget laptop with a touch-capable display. It comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X SoC, 16 GB of soldered RAM, and a 256 GB SSD (that's thankfully ...

Tudor Cibean, 27 Oct 2025 19:40

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