Xbox Game Pass cancellation page crashes after 50% price hike triggers mass cancellations
Xbox Game Pass might be a much more price-elastic subscription than Microsoft had bargained for based on recent user activity following a price hike in the US.
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BioWare faces uncertain future after $55B 'pro-sports' Saudi investment in EA
EA-owned BioWare might be on the chopping block after a large private equity buyout of the video game publisher, as it reels from an unsuccessful release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter doubles down on criticism of 'terrible company' Sony's gaming business
Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter did not mince words when he covered Sony's current posture in the gaming business, advising investors not to buy stock in the consumer electronics giant for exposure in the company.
Giving people what they asked for: YouTube video shows off user replaceable USB-C port on Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
USB-C ports breaking has been a huge issue for many laptop users in the past years. After all, USB-C handles charging, so a broken USB-C can render a laptop unusable. With the new ThinkPad P1 Gen 8, Lenovo has introduced a solution to this issue: A user replaceable USB-C port. A new YouTube video demonstrates how easy it is to replace it.
Starlink opening its own retail stores to boost adoption
SpaceX is paying up to $115,000 a year to a future Starlink store manager hired to bring the retail experience to more potential subscribers. Hiring conditions include both retail and technical knowledge, as well as supervisory experience.
Snapchat intros paid storage plans, limits free users to 5 GB
The joyful days of limitless Snapchat Memories are now gone, as free users now only have up to 5 GB of storage. The paid plans offer 100 GB, 250 GB, or 5 TB to paid subscribers. The prices are $1.99 and $3.99 for the introductory and Snapchat+ users, while those who need over 250 GB of storage for their memories have to pay $15.99 each month.
Synopsys, Nvidia launch F1-style digital twin racetrack, changing the STEM Racing game
Synopsys and Nvidia bring digital twin technology to STEM Racing, combining Ansys Discovery and Nvidia Omniverse to simulate F1-style car performance. First demonstrated at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals, the platform will be fully deployed in the 2025–2026 STEM Racing season.
OpenAI plans to launch an AI-only TikTok clone
A new report from Wired says OpenAI plans to launch a TikTok alternative that only allows AI-generated videos. It will use Sora 2 and allow users to upload their likeness to use in videos.
Private EA sale may lead to more generative AI being used to cut game development costs
The historic buyout may have wide-ranging consequences on future EA games. A Financial Times article discusses how AI tools could reduce newly acquired debt resulting from the EA sale. Publishers have already employed AI voice generation and asset creation to limit budgets.
Gartner forecast: AI providers under pressure, GenAI expected to become standard in under three years
Competition among AI providers is intensifying dramatically. According to Gartner, GenAI will become a standard feature of every software offering in the next 36 months. As market growth for these models expected to reach 149.8% by 2025, spending is rapidly shifting toward AI-based solutions. Tech providers must reposition themselves or risk quickly losing out in the AI race.
LG UltraFine 32U990A: Release details and launch discount revealed for new Thunderbolt 5 and 6K professional monitor
Pre-orders for the UltraFine 32U990A are finally set to open in some markets. While US pre-orders will commence on September 30, the Eurozone will not receive LG's new 6K and Thunderbolt 5-equipped monitor until mid-October, albeit with a healthy launch discount thrown in for good measure.
Largest all-cash gaming deal ever: EA to go private for $55 billion
EA is set to leave Wall Street in a record-shattering $55 billion all-cash takeover by a global investor consortium. The landmark deal promises to reshape the gaming industry, keeping iconic franchises like FIFA, Battlefield, and The Sims under private control — and putting Electronic Arts at the center of the industry's biggest-ever buyout.
iPhone 17 eats base Xiaomi 17 sales as total Xiaomi 17 series shipments projected to land below Xiaomi 15 series
The Xiaomi 17 series appears quite impressive on paper with considerable hardware improvements. However, despite these hardware upgrades, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that the Xiaomi 17 series will sell less than the Xiaomi 15 due to weak demand for the base Xiaomi 17.
New Ryzen 7 H 255 performs almost identically to the 3-year old Ryzen 7 7840HS
The recently released Ryzen 7 H 255 may have the naming convention of a new Zen 5 CPU, but it's an old Zen 4 processor at heart with last generation performance and features.
Xiaomi 17: First Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagships break sales records after triple-threat launch
Xiaomi has just started selling the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in its home market. With Xiaomi having added a third model for this generation, it now claims to have broken previous records within a mere few minutes of the devices going on sale.
GMK NucBox K12 mini PC review: Bigger, but not necessarily faster
Uncommon Ryzen 7 H 255 processor. While better than the NucBox K11 that came before it, the larger NucBox K12 doesn't offer much over its predecessor beyond just a few extra ports. Thankfully, performance is still reasonable considering the relatively low price of entry.
AMD Ryzen 7 H 255, Radeon 780M, 938 gEA reportedly exploring $50 billion deal to go private
American video game company, Electronic Arts, is reportedly nearing a $50 billion deal to go private. The company is in advanced talks with private equity firm Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, with the agreement to be finalized as soon as next week.
Free Starlink Mini dish offered to longtime Residential plan subscribers in Australia as long as they keep paying
SpaceX is now trying to extract an additional stream of income from one and the same customer by offering a free Starlink Mini dish that means signing up for the Roam plan. The deal goes to those Australian subscribers who have been with the Residential plan service for more than a year.
Bowser retires to his castle: Doug Bowser to step down as President at Nintendo of America
Nintendo of America (NOA) has announced their current President and COO, Doug Bowser, is to retire at the end of 2025. Doug is 60; he assumed office over 6 years ago in 2019.
TikTok saved from ban after ByteDance and Xi agree to divest control of US app operations, moderation, and data
ByteDance and Chinese leader Xi have agreed to divest control of TikTok’s U.S. operations, averting a nationwide ban. The deal transfers oversight to American entities, with Oracle overseeing app security and user data storage.
Insta360 Wave speakerphone unveiled with AI-powered office meeting recordings, transcriptions, and summaries
Insta360 has launched the Insta360 Wave, an AI-powered speakerphone for office meetings with eight microphones and background noise reduction. It can create summaries and transcriptions, and use AI to answer questions about meetings.
Sony claims strong PS5 sales make it the most successful PlayStation console generation
A Sony executive boasted PS5 sales figures that eclipse past PlayStation generations. Profits are also reportedly higher than those of older PlayStation consoles, including the PS4. Even after the PS5 price increase in some regions, Sony is benefiting from consistent hardware and software revenue.
Pricey LG Easy TV set to target American seniors with simpler remote and operation
LG is launching a new product line aimed at seniors that simplifies the operation of home electronics like TV sets. Its new 65-inch and 75-inch Easy TV sets feature a number of enhancements that make changing inputs or reading menus quicker and easier on the eyes.
Xiaomi's first store in Germany is opening with exclusive deals on new 15T series phones and more
Xiaomi is opening its first official German store in Essen on September 26, 2025, with exclusive deals on new 15T Series phones and Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, including gifts worth up to €400 and limited-time discounts.
Logitech unveils Zone Wireless 2 ES for Business and Zone Wired 2 for Business ANC headsets for office workers
Logitech has introduced the Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 headsets for business use, featuring AI-powered noise cancellation, reversible boom mics, and remote firmware updates. Both models offer replaceable components and compatibility with Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom.
New BenQ 4K short throw laser projector now available
The BenQ LK830ST Laser Simulation Projector has been released in various countries worldwide. It is a short throw model with a laser light source, said to deliver up to 4,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Plus, this model for business use comes with a range of picture modes and image perfecting tools.
Finally with AMD Zen 4 processors, but still one gen behind: Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD better than ever
When it comes to Lenovo's ThinkPad laptop series, the ThinkPad E series is the entry-level. While the E series is affordable, customers buying the AMD version also had to live with outdated CPUs. This is still the case with the new ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD, but this model is still much improved.
Former Blizzard president blames Xbox price increase on declining profits, not tariffs
Mike Ybarra thinks tariffs are a convenient excuse to raise Xbox console prices further. The former Microsoft executive believes that dwindling hardware profits are the main motivator. Critics counter that some manufacturers are still realizing the full ramifications of tariffs.
TSMC hits Qualcomm and MediaTek with up to 24% price increase for N3P node according to new report
The Apple A19, the A19 Pro, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 rely on TSMC's cutting-edge N3P process node. According to a new report out of China, TSMC has increased the price of N3P by around 20% vs the previous gen. This price increase seems to have affected Qualcomm and MediaTek the worst.
xAI Grok 4 Fast AI significantly reduces costs while retaining high performance in answering prompts
xAI's Grok 4 Fast offers top-ten AI performance at a lower price than most competitors, allowing businesses to save money on its use. As a tradeoff, it omits image and video creation capabilities.
BYD doubles Tesla Megapack capacity with record beating ESS that costs a cent per kWh
Energy storage system capacity records are falling left and right, with BYD just one-upping CATL to unveil the world's biggest battery. Its single-unit ESS capacity would allow an electric vehicle to circle the Earth nearly four times.
Ranking: Best Windows tablets and detachables reviewed by Notebookcheck
Q4 2025 update. Current Windows tablets almost always come in combination with a keyboard, either as a cover or as a dockable housing part that can be used to transform the Windows tablet into a classic notebook. The advantage over laptop convertibles is that the detachable display allows much more convenient use as a tablet than would be the case with a notebook with a 360-degree hinge. Find the favorites from our tests here.
Console sales fall further behind last generation, as PS5 and Xbox struggle with higher prices
Contending with rising Xbox and PS5 prices, retailers are selling fewer consoles compared to previous eras. Data firms show how console owners are becoming older and more affluent. With an abundance of cross-platform titles, buyers are also relying more exclusively on PC gaming.
AMD or Intel, which is better for this affordable office laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 comparison
AMD or Intel: Lenovo sells its affordable Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 with in two different flavors. We tested both, and we definitely have a favorite.
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 on customer spending in a given month.
Nvidia partners with Intel to develop AI and consumer chips
Intel and Nvidia will now work together to develop AI and consumer chips. Nvidia has invested $5 billion in Intel, and future Intel chips will arrive with RTX GPUs.
AMD the worse choice than Intel for this business laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 review
Obsolete Business Hawk. The ThinkPad E series is an affordable standout in the ThinkPad line, but buyers have to decide: Intel or AMD CPUs? In our comprehensive review of the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD, we explore which version is better.
AMD Ryzen 7 250, Radeon 780M, 14", 1.5 kgAMD announces four new Ryzen Pro desktop CPUs
AMD has shown off four new enterprise-grade Ryzen Pro CPUs for desktops. Three of them belong to the Ryzen 9000 series with Zen 5 cores, while the fourth is a Ryzen 7000 series model with Zen 4 cores.
Google's Discover feed will now show social media posts and YouTube Shorts from creators you follow
Google is rolling out an update for its Discover feed that the company claims will make it easier to find and follow creators and publishers you are interested in. It will go beyond just showing articles from sources to more formats that let you easily explore the content they post.
Congress summons CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to testify on online radicalization
As of September 17, 2025, the House Oversight Committee of the USA has summoned CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to testify on online radicalization following recent violence.
Over 166,000 tech jobs cut in 2025 so far
Despite soaring stock prices and strong earnings, the tech industry has already seen massive layoffs this year. Giants like Intel, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Oracle, and others have all announced significant job cuts — driven both by shareholder pressure to reduce costs and by rapid advances in AI and automation.
China targets Nvidia with anti-monopoly probe amid Madrid trade talks
China’s regulator accuses Nvidia of breaching anti-monopoly law over its Mellanox deal commitments, intensifying chip tensions just as US-China trade talks take place in Madrid. With sales, fines, and political leverage at stake, Nvidia faces rising uncertainty in a crucial market.
GOG takes a more 'principled' stance in ongoing Steam payment processor censorship debacle
GOG may be the unexpected white knight in an ongoing controversy involving PC video game and app platforms Steam and Itch.io, thanks to the platform taking what many feel is a more nuanced stance on what is essentially high-handedness by at least two major credit card networks.
Nvidia tipped to be one of the first customers for TSMC's A16 node
A Taiwanese media outlet reports Nvidia might be one of the first OEMs to adopt TSMC's upcoming A16 node. It will likely be used to manufacture its Feynman chips slated for a 2028 launch.
Viral indie hit game Peaks in August, tops Steam sales charts with massive margin
It turns out that Peak, the viral co-op climbing experience, outsold every other paid game on Steam by a significant margin, outperforming the second-place game by nearly three times. Peak also broke its peak player count record in August.
To reduce copying mistakes dramatically: New fool proof FN Ctrl firmware feature added to Lenovo ThinkPad laptops
For Lenovo's ThinkPad laptop line, hardware is usually king, as the software part is mostly covered by Microsoft. This case is an exception, though: Lenovo is introducing a new fool proof FN Ctrl feature via firmware updates, which may reduce mistakes when using key combinations drastically.
Starlink’s Standard dish and Residential plans hit record-low prices—but only in these US states
Starlink has massively discounted the Standard dish and Residential plans for new users in select US states. The new promo allows Residential users to save up to $992 a year.
Rivian begins $5 billion electric vehicle factory construction in Georgia, creating 7,500 jobs
Rivian has kicked off the construction of its $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia, USA. The massive project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and be operational by 2028.
BOE unveils up-to-144Hz LCD display for next-gen budget smartphones
BOE's latest ADS Pro display for smartphones is backed to be as color-rich and accurate as some 4K panels thanks to its new pixel matrix. Its variable refresh rate (VRR) and up to 20% power-saving features might add value to an upcoming handset. There is a catch, though, which is that it is not OLED
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