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A canvas shortage that seemed to be at the root of a downgrade of Fallout 76's Power Armor Edition also seemed to have taken the former Senior Vice President of Bethesda Softworks by surprise.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 starts at $1,100 and goes up to $1,350 for the Z2 Extreme variant. While this price tag is entering gaming laptop territory, Lenovo feels that it is justified considering the high-performance parts it houses.

8BitDo has begun teasing a new wireless controller that it will be releasing later this month. A collaboration with miHoYo and Honkai: Star Rail, the new controller will feature unique motifs to celebrate an upcoming Honkai: Star Rail game update.

The Realme GT 8 Pro might become an exciting next-generation flagship with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a battery of at least 7,000mAh and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera optimized by camera experts from Ricoh.

The next installment of the Resident Evil franchise is going to be directed by Zachary Cregger of Barbarians and Weapons fame, an American actor and filmmaker.

Garmin appears to be dragging its heels when it comes to delivering a new stable update for its older flagship smartwatches. Unfortunately, neither the Fenix 7 or Fenix 7 Pro look likely to receive a replacement for System Software 22.06 anytime soon either based on Garmin's latest beta release.

Insta360 has introduced another 'limited edition' refresh of an existing action camera. This time, the compact has released an Arctic White Limited Edition of the Ace Pro 2, which arrives in the wake of the Insta360 Go Ultra being available to purchase.

The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism are on the way to the US. These string lights have unusual tri-zone RGBWW lighit sources for multi-colored lighting effects. The smart light will be offered in two lengths, though it appears that users will be able to cut or join strings to cover the length of their choosing.

The James Webb Space Telescope has zoomed in on a sparkling scene about 5,500 light-years away from us in the constellation Scorpius. In this scene are thousands of young, extremely hot stars — some almost 8 times hotter than the Sun.

Motorola is about to unveil a new mid-range tablet, which already emerged in teaser pictures that showcase a green chassis. Motorola confirmed that the device will offer a 2.5K 90Hz display and a stylus for a budget-friendly price.

Tencent's highly successful FPS title Delta Force continues to break its own records as it climbs to a fresh new peak in concurrent player count on Steam.

Nova Launcher, the most popular third-party launcher for Android, is shutting down after developer Kevin Barry leaving Branch, the company that acquired it in 2022. The app, once the default choice for users who wanted control over their home screens, will no longer receive updates and will eventually stop working. Loyal fans, including myself, are mourning the loss of a tool that defined Android customization for more than a decade.

The Minisforum AtomMan G7 Pro gaming mini PC appears to be quite a stunner, at least on paper. The Core i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU-equipped mini PC might prove to be an excellent choice for gamers, provided that the relatively slim system's cooling system is adequately competent.

Casio has slashed the price of the MCW-100H-1A3V chronograph watch, making it much more affordable than its original price. The quartz watch features a sturdy resin-made case, a 3-year battery life, three subdials, and 100 m (10 bar) water resistance.

The NXPort is a strange addition to the world of eGPU docks. Sporting a design that is significantly shorter than the average desktop graphics card, the NXPort also has a built-in 650 W power supply.

A software engineer has somehow figured out a way to expose a hidden API in macOS which detects the real-time angle of a MacBook's hinge. While the detector likely exists to simply turn off the display when shut, the tinkerer decided to add a musical touch to its functionality.

Since the MATE, Xfce, and Cinnamon Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" editions come with the HWE kernel 6.14, all ended up facing the same issues. The list of problems includes a bug that affects systems with older Nvidia GPUs that use the 470 driver, but other nuisances have been discovered as well.

Nothing Ear (3) TWS earbuds will launch on September 18 and will likely come in black and white colors. The company has teased the upcoming earbuds and they follow the typical transparent design language the brand is known for.

Chants of Sennaar is a colorful single-player puzzle game that won Best Indie Game at the 2024 New York awards and has an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam with more than 10k reviews. The game is currently 40% off, down to its lowest recorded price of $11.99.

Cheap pen drive and memory card scams are something to always be wary of, even if the product in question has plenty of 5-star reviews. As this MySKU forum user found out, some such drives don't even deliver a single percent of claimed capacity - and can stop working fairly quickly.

Besides a giant pillar-to-pillar Hyperscreen, the 2026 Mercedes GLC electric SUV will offer another first for its class, an actually serviceable battery. This will ensure the longevity of each Mercedes GLC unit even after the battery and powertrain warranty expires.

A new report suggests that, like the PS5 Digital Edition, the PS6 will accept an optional disc drive. The next PlayStation console would also be more compact to reduce shipping costs. Fans had worried that, following industry trends, only digital games would be an option on the PS6 release date.

More than 25 years after the release of The Sims, a fan has decided to create a remake with the help of Unreal Engine 5. And needless to say, the result is impressive.

Resident Evil 7 is available on the Switch and the Switch 2 via cloud gaming. While it runs well through streaming, a natively running port would allow for gaming on the go when the internet connection is lacking.

Retroid has slashed the price of the Pocket 4 Pro again, bringing it down to one of its lowest prices. While it is almost two years old, it is worth considering now that the issue with the Dual Screen Add-on has been fixed.

Home Assistant 2025.9 is now available. This latest version of the open-source smart home software adds an automation editor sidebar or pop-up, as well as a range of new tile card features. Plus, there is a new experimental Home dashboard and several integrations, including the Sleep as Android app.

Xiaomi has finally confirmed when it will be launching its next high-end Android smartphones worldwide. Arriving later this month, the Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro serve as a taster for Xiaomi's next flagships while effectively rounding out the current Xiaomi 15 series.

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be the first smartphones to use a new 200 MP camera produced by the Sony IMX division. Allegedly a 1/1.12-inch sensor, the so-called Sony IMX09E is also anticipated to deliver 4x lossless zoom and ultra-high dynamic range.

While Geekom is best known for its mini PCs, the company has just entered the laptop market with the debut of the GeekBook X16 Pro and X14 Pro. They come with lightweight designs and up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285H.

Anker has released a version of the Nano Charger (70W, 3 Ports) for the EU market. It arrives a few days after a US variant, offering the same generously spaced USB-C and USB-A ports. This compact charger can deliver an up to 70W output, and also features a folding plug head and ActiveShield temperature monitoring technology.

For the first time, BASF is supplying cathode materials for semi-solid-state batteries to the Chinese manufacturer Welion. This move marks a milestone for the commercialization of solid-state batteries and should accelerate mass production.

A range of Tapo smart security cameras were on show at IFA 2025. These products from the TP-Link sub-brand included the recently released C660 Kit, and the upcoming C566WB and C675D models. These each feature a 4K 8MP camera, and two of the three are equipped with solar panels.

Debian-based Kamuriki Linux 4.00 is now available with a Windows classic-like interface and the Wine compatibility layer under the hood. The distro comes loaded with multiple useful tools for daily use and, despite only having a Japanese language website, features support for English and other languages as well.

Researchers from UCL and the University of Oxford have collaborated to develop an ultrasound helmet that can non-invasively stimulate regions deep inside the brain with unprecedented precision. This could potentially be used for treatment of disorders like Parkinson's disease.

OneXPlayer has launched a new eGPU, the OneXGPU Lite. It packs the Radeon RX 7600M XT and comes with an 80 Gbps USB-C and one OCuLink port. The launch price is CNY 3,899, around $547.

Vivo has pitted another of its forthcoming flagship smartphones against another Apple iPhone. This time using the iPhone 16 Pro Max as a point of comparison, Vivo has revealed a few of the display upgrades headed to the Vivo X300 Pro while also teasing that 'significant investments' into 'camera aesthetics' are on the way.

AYN Technologies is now selling its latest 6-inch gaming handheld worldwide. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the AYN Odin 3 rivals the likes of the Retroid Pocket 5 with an AMOLED display and an 8,000 mAh battery for a $299 starting price.

Over 150 Pokémon can now be raised as virtual pets like a Tamagotchi, as Tomy is releasing a new Pokéball with a display. The gadget sports sensors that give users even more opportunities to interact with their Pokémon.

Broadcom has revealed a massive $10 billion order for custom AI server racks, with reports pointing to OpenAI as the buyer. The move aims to ease GPU shortages and boost long-term training capacity, while giving Broadcom a stronger foothold in AI infrastructure.

Casio's new limited edition G-Shock DW-5600UE Google Play collab features a clear resin case, Google branding, and standard digital functions. About 500 units have been released via Google Play Points campaign.

The 2025 XMG NEO 16 is one of the fastest gaming notebooks, but both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus were still missing. Now, it is confirmed that the two features will not be available for the current model generation.

Few shooters capture the intensity of modern combat like Insurgency: Sandstorm. The game is currently 70% off on Steam until September 15, making it more affordable than ever.

The Ultra Pad is a new 13-inch Android tablet with a 2.8K and 144 Hz display. Also equipped with a 15,000 mAh battery, 8 speakers and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, the Alldoube Ultra Pad costs less than $300 too.

"Destroy to create" is the motto of Dreams of Another, described by GameStar as the world’s first "anti-shooter". A free demo is now available on Steam, but only for a limited time.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon says Intel’s foundry isn’t competitive enough, with Snapdragon chips to remain on TSMC and Samsung nodes.

Anyone using AI to look up information should be aware that it may be fabricated. OpenAI researchers now say they have identified the cause of this problem as well as a way to fix it.

The Anbernic RG476H should be available before the end of the month. In the meantime, Anbernic has now shown its new 4.7-inch and 120 Hz retro gaming handheld running games from various classic systems like the Dreamcast, PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo Wii. Pricing could be on the high side, though.

Leaker UniverseIce has leaked the state of the Galaxy S26 Pro's bezels. Calling the situation "little progress", the leaker shows, by way of renders, that the Xiaomi 16 Pro has much thinner bezels than the Galaxy S26 Pro and the Galaxy S26 Edge.

Govee has released the Curtain Lights Pro in North America and Europe. Compared to older models, the Pro version has a greater density of LEDs, with a layered canvas that supports GIFs and images. Plus, these indoor/outdoor lights are currently discounted at a retailer in Europe.

The Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro are set to be officially unveiled on Tuesday. Photos from a reliable source now show what is likely one of the more unusual accessories that Apple is expected to introduce alongside its next-gen smartphones.